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IES NCES Provides Updated Online Training Modules

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) has updated its Distance Learning Dataset Training (DLDT) system. The DLDT is an online, interactive tool allowing you to learn about NCES data products and evaluate them for your particular purposes.

9 Tips for Professional Email Communication

from Jade Williams, Ph.D., UF Dial Center for Written & Oral Communication Communicating via email in the professional world can be tricky. Unlike in-person communication, email leaves much open for misinterpretation. Here are a few tips to help you better navigate professional emails:

Awarded Projects for January 2019

Congratulations to Philip Poekert for his awards from the Stranahan Foundation, Lauren’s Kids, Jefferson Parish Public School System, and Children’s Services Council of Florida, Inc. For more details, see the Awarded Projects table.

Submitted Projects for January 2019

Best wishes to Kara Dawson, Albert Ritzhaupt, Andreas Keil, and Jonathan Martin for their proposal to the National Science Foundation; Angela Kohnen for her proposal to the Spencer Foundation; and Philip Poekert for his proposal to Orange County Public Schools. For more details, see the Submitted Projects table.

Happy New Year from Your OER Team!

Welcome Back! We want to congratulate the COE faculty for their accomplishments in 2018 and look forward to continued success in 2019. We are constantly on the lookout for opportunities for external funding to share. Contact us—we are here to help! Listed below are some noteworthy statistics from the 2017 fiscal year:

UF Administrative Memo: Partial Federal Government Shutdown

January 2, 2019 FROM: Dr. David P. Norton, Vice President for Research Due to a lapse in appropriations, a partial federal government shutdown is in place. The Division of Sponsored Programs (DSP) is monitoring the situation and will continue to provide guidance as clearly and timely as possible. If you do receive a stop work […]

UF Administrative Memo: Federal Agency Disclosure Requirements for Grant Supported Investigators – Disclosing Financial Support from Foreign Entities

January 3, 2019 FROM: David P. Norton, Vice President for Research Joseph Glover, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs In recent months, U.S. federal agencies that support university research have emphasized the requirements for disclosure of other research support, specifically highlighting support from foreign entities. In particular, mandatory disclosure of other support, when requested […]

UF Office of Research Launches InfoReady Review™

The Division of Research Program Development (DRPD) is pleased to introduce and launch the web-based application InfoReady Review™. Starting December 14, 2018, InfoReady Review will be used for the following: Announcing Funding Opportunities Web-based submission and Review of Limited Submission programs Web-based submission and Review of Internal seed grant programs

Message from the IES Director: A More Systematic Approach to Replicating Research

The Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Director Mark Schneider stated in a recent Message from the IES Director that IES is considering a different approach to replication to help expand knowledge about what works for whom under what conditions. This approach focuses on the systematic replication of interventions that already have strong evidence of impact. The message […]

Public Feedback on Federal Grants Management Draft Data Standards Open Until January 15

The purpose of the Federal Grants Management Data Standards is to modernize information technology solutions and contribute to a more streamlined approach to federal grants management. Federal stakeholders have an important role in awarding grants, supporting positive results, and ensuring efficient use of government funds. Feedback on these draft data standards will help to achieve […]

Harassment and Discrimination Protections in NIH Training Applications

NIH Notice NOT-OD-19-029 requires a certification to be included in every NIH institutional training grant effective January 25, 2019.  The certification must provide that the university has proper policies, procedures and oversight to prevent discriminatory practices. The UF Office of Research has prepared a standard letter which should be included in all T applications effective […]