How to Stop Academic Fraudsters

How to Stop Academic Fraudsters.

In an article from The Chronicle of Higher Education, Alex Holcombe, Professor of Psychology at the University of Sydney, highlights the inconsistencies and falsified information found within academic research and data collection. Holcombe indicates that in order for “science to be something that society can still trust,” accurate data management must be at the forefront to circumvent the potential for academic fraud. Please visit the article for further reference.

 

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Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation: Transformation of Mental Health Care Program

Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation: Transformation of Mental Health Care Program.

The Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation is interested in improving access to high-quality mental health care and prevention for children and adolescents through the use of novel models or promising approaches, including increasing the number of professional and paraprofessional treatment personnel who are trained to deliver mental health services; delivering care in non-psychiatric settings (e.g., primary care, schools, or other novel settings); digital technology; and approaches that help parents access care for their children.

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Dear Colleague Letter: Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Incubators and Conferences for STEM Education Research with a Focus on Education Equity

Dear Colleague Letter: Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Incubators and Conferences for STEM Education Research with a Focus on Education Equity.

In this Dear Colleague Letter (DCL), NSF’s Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) is continuing collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation (Schmidt Futures), and the Walton Family Foundation to offer Incubator Research Coordination Network (RCN) proposal opportunities that support the development of mid-scale research infrastructure efforts, especially those that enable research on the assets and needs of those historically underrepresented in STEM and that lead to greater education equity. Mid-Scale RI Incubators will develop the groundwork for future Mid-Scale RI proposals in STEM education research. Mid-Scale RI Incubator or Conference proposals are due by 5 p.m. in the local submitter’s time zone on March 15, 2024.

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Apply to Participate in the Institute on Mixture Modeling for Equity-Oriented Researchers, Scholars & Educators

Apply to Participate in the Institute on Mixture Modeling for Equity-Oriented Researchers, Scholars, & Educators.

The IES-funded Institute on Mixture Modeling for Equity-Oriented Researchers, Scholars & Educators (IMMERSE) is currently accepting applications for a one-year fellowship opportunity. Selected participants will receive in-depth training on how to use mixture models and be supported in the appropriate use of the modeling approach in their research.

The IMMERSE in-person training will take place at the University of California in Santa Barbara from June 3-6, 2024.

Applications are due by January 31, 2024. Please visit the IMMERSE website for more information and details about applying. For topic information and funding opportunities, visit the IES Methods Training for Education Research webpage.

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IRB Requirement for Human Subjects (Exempt) on Proposals

IRB Requirement for Human Subjects (Exempt) on Proposals.

Attention University of Florida College of Education faculty, according to the Division of Sponsored Programs, faculty members who submit proposals and annotate that human subjects will be exempt must receive this exempt determination before submitting the proposal. To make your request, please visit the UF Institutional Review Board website.

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Happy Holidays

The College of Education’s Office of Educational Research wishes all of our students, faculty, and staff a safe, restful, and joy-filled holiday season!

 

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Dear Colleague Letter: Improving Undergraduate STEM Education – Adaptation, Implementation, and Dissemination (IUSE-AID)

Dear Colleague Letter: Improving Undergraduate STEM Education – Adaptation, Implementation, and Dissemination (IUSE-AID)

This Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) encourages STEM education communities to submit proposals to the Directorate for STEM Education’s Improving Undergraduate STEM Education program that focus on adaptation and implementation, and/or dissemination of proven teaching strategies and learning materials reflecting advances in what is known about undergraduate STEM teaching and learning. Proposals that develop faculty expertise, implement educational innovations, adapt existing educational innovations for specific teaching and learning environments, and disseminate teaching and learning are encouraged. Please visit the website link for submission information.

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Dear Colleague Letter: Mid-scale Research Infrastructure Incubators and Conferences for STEM Education Research with a Focus on Education Equity

Dear Colleague Letter: Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure Incubators and Conferences for STEM Education Research with a Focus on Education Equity

For this Dear Colleague Letter (DCL), NSF’s Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) is continuing collaboration with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Eric and Wendy Schmidt Fund for Strategic Innovation (Schmidt Futures), and the Walton Family Foundation to offer Incubator Research Coordination Network (RCN) proposal opportunities that support the development of mid-scale research infrastructure efforts, especially those that enable research on the assets and needs of those historically underrepresented in STEM and that lead to greater education equity. Mid-Scale RI Incubators will develop the groundwork for future Mid-Scale RI proposals in STEM education research. Mid-Scale RI Incubator or Conference proposals are due by 5 PM in the local submitter’s time zone on March 15, 2024.

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Dear Colleague Letter: Advancing education for the future AI workforce (EducateAI)

Dear Colleague Letter: Advancing Education for the Future AI Workforce (EducateAI)

With Artificial Intelligence (AI) transforming the way educators teach their students and how students engage in learning, it is important to prepare the next generation of talent for a diverse, well-trained AI workforce. To address this growing need, the Directorates for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) and STEM Education (EDU) are launching the EducateAI initiative to support educators in making state-of-the-art, inclusive AI educational experiences available nationwide. For this Dear Colleague Letter (DCL), EDU and CISE welcome the submission of novel and high-impact proposals that advance inclusive computing education and prepare preK-12 and undergraduate students for the AI workforce. Proposals in alignment with EducateAI should support the goal of providing opportunities for all students taking computing-related courses to participate in inclusive AI educational activities at the preK-12, 2-year, or 4-year college levels. Please visit the website link for more information regarding proposal submission.

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NASA Proposal Processing Change

NASA Proposal Processing Change

Effective December 1, 2023, NASA requires the university to take additional steps in the proposal and award process to ensure compliance with its conflict of interest requirements. These processes are the same as what is currently applied to NSF proposals. Starting Friday, December 1, UFIRST will require all proposals submitted to NASA to have the Significant Financial Interest (SFI) certification completed for all key personnel.

If you have any questions about the changes in UFIRST, please do not hesitate to contact UFIRST@research.ufl.edu.

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National Funding Foundation – Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop (Virtual Online – December 19, 2023)

National Funding Foundation – Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop (Virtual Online – December 19, 2023)

The Professional Grant Proposal Writing Workshop is an intensive and detailed introduction to the process, structure, and skill of professional proposal writing. Through this online program, students will be exposed to the art of successful grant writing practices and will develop a masterful grant proposal. Subject areas that will be covered during this session are fundamentals of program planning, proposal writing essentials, and funding research. Please follow the link to complete the online registration form.

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Virtual Applicant Town Halls for Upcoming Research Funding Opportunities: Register Now

Virtual Applicant Town Halls for Upcoming Research Funding Opportunities: Register Now

PCORI is hosting several virtual applicant town halls in January 2024 for applicants to learn more about the Research PCORI Funding Announcements (PFAs) that will open on Tuesday, January 9, 2024. Attendees will hear from PCORI staff about the PFAs and learn about submitting responsive Letters of Intent (LOI) and applications. The new funding opportunities will open on January 9, 2024, and LOIs are due on February 6, 2024.

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Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation: Transformation of Mental Health Care Program

Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation: Transformation of Mental Health Care Program

Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation is interested in improving access to high-quality mental health care and prevention for children and adolescents through the use of novel models or promising approaches, including expanding the number of professional and paraprofessional treatment personnel who are trained to deliver mental health services; delivering care in non-psychiatric settings (e.g., primary care, schools, or other novel settings); digital technology; and approaches that help parents access care for their children. Award amounts are up to $200,000 and the deadline to apply is January 15, 2024.

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