Research Bulletin
Changes to OER Communications
Dear Colleagues, As the federal funding landscape continues to change, OER is reconfiguring its services to provide streamlined support to faculty. Beginning in January of 2026, OER's weekly Funding Opportunities and Awards and monthly Research Bulletin newsletters...
Federal Funding Insights from a Grants Consulting Firm
McAllister & Quinn released a comprehensive federal update outlining the rapidly shifting research funding landscape across major agencies in FY26–27. The report highlights delayed grant cycles, proposed caps on indirect costs; significant agency reorganizations;...
Hanover Research: 5 Strategies to Boost Grant Funding
Hanover Research’s new guide, 5 Strategies to Boost Grant Funding, outlines practical steps institutions can take to expand their grant portfolios and strengthen proposal competitiveness. The resource emphasizes building a campuswide grant-seeking culture,...
Funding and Award Opportunities
Spencer Foundation Research Grants on Education: Small 12/15/2025 William T. Grant Foundation Research Grants on Reducing Inequality 01/07/2026 William T. Grant Foundation Research Grants on Improving the Use of Research Evidence 01/07/2026 National Institutes of...
Newly Funded Awards – November 2025
Principal Investigator: Jusuk Song (SHDOSE) Co-PI: N/A Funding Agency: Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Project Title: Identifying Core Program Components of Bias-Based Bullying Prevention | Programs in Schools: Implications for School Counselor...
Submitted Proposals – November 2025
Principal Investigator: Pavlo Antonenko (STL) Co-PI: Andrea Ramirez Salgado (Engineering); Swarup Bhunia (Engineering) Funding Agency: National Science Foundation Proposal Title: Collaborative Research: Engaging High Schoolers in Integrated Computer Science and...
The Office of Educational Research Seeks Your Feedback
Dear Colleagues,
A friendly reminder that the 2025 OER Faculty Survey closes today, Friday, November 14, at 5:00 PM. If you have not yet shared your perspective, we welcome your participation.
Funding and Award Opportunities
Featured Funding Opportunities—A complete list of funding opportunities is available online.
Newly Funded Awards – October 2025
Principal Investigator: Kent Crippen (STL) Co-PI: N/A Funding Agency: Institute for Future Intelligence (Subcontract — National Institutes of Health) Project Title: Adventures in Drug Discovery: Integrating Data Science into the Science Curriculum Project Period:...
Submitted Proposals – October 2025
Principal Investigator: Christopher Anthony (SESPECS) Co-PI: N/A Funding Agency: Urban Institute Proposal Title: Competencies in Context: Linking Skills, Settings, and Economic Mobility to Promote Student Success Requested Amount: $349,841 Principal...
Save the Dates: 2025-2026 OER Events
OER’s 2025–2026 event series is ongoing this fall—the next event will be held on October 28, 2025 with our Term Professorship Panel.
Mark your calendars for the rest of our fall and spring offerings, which include sessions on post-tenure review, term professorships, tenure and promotion, and more. Full details and Zoom links will be shared as they become available.
Grant Training Center: Upcoming Fall Workshops
The Grant Training Center is offering several live, instructor-led online workshops this fall to help faculty, staff, and researchers strengthen their grant writing and proposal development skills. The next upcoming session,
Professional Learning: NEA 2026 National Educator Conference
The National Education Association’s annual Conference on Racial & Social Justice (CRSJ) will take place June 30–July 2, 2026, at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, Colorado. This annual event brings together educators, researchers, and community leaders from across the country for three days of professional learning, collaboration, and leadership development.
Newly Funded Awards — September 2025
Principal Investigator: Frank Curran (SHDOSE) Co-PI: Kathryn Chapman (SESPECS) Funding Agency: Columbia University (Subcontract — Bezos Family Foundation Flow Through) Project Title: Learn, Support, and Create: A Proposal to the Bezos Family Foundation to Advance...
Submitted Proposals – September 2025
Principal Investigator: Pavlo Antonenko (STL) Co-PI: Baibhab Chatterjee, Andrea Ramirez Salgado, Sandip Ray Funding Agency: National Science Foundation Proposal Title: Community Colleges, High Schools, and Workforce Agencies Networked for Edge Computing and Technology...
Save the Dates: 2025–2026 OER Events
OER’s 2025–2026 event series kicks off this fall with All Thing Pre- & Post-Award on September 17. Mark your calendars for the rest of our fall and spring offerings, which include sessions on post-tenure review, term professorships, tenure and promotion, and more. Full details and Zoom links will be shared as they become available.
Ongoing This Fall: UF SRD Workshops & Trainings
UF’s Strategic Research Development team is offering a full lineup of workshops and office hours throughout the fall to support faculty and staff in identifying funding opportunities, writing strong proposals, and building collaborative research teams.
NIH to Release Preview of New Common Forms
The National Institutes of Health will release preview versions of its new Common Forms in SciENcv on September 15, 2025, including the BioSketch, Current & Pending (Other) Support, and a BioSketch Supplement, along with draft instructions.
Newly Funded Awards – August 2025
Principal Investigator: Tyran Butler (Lastinger Center) Co-PI: N/A Funding Agency: Palm Beach County School Board Project Title: Palm Beach SOR PL Materials Only 2025 Project Period: 7/8/2025–7/31/2025 Award Amount: $96,000 Principal Investigator: Christy Gabbard...
Submitted Proposals – August 2025
Principal Investigator: Kristi Cheyney-Collante (Lastinger Center) Co-PI: Tyran Butler (Lastinger Center) Funding Agency: Duval County School Board Proposal Title: Accelerating Literacy Outcomes in DCPS 25-26 Requested Amount: $276,500 Principal Investigator: Kristi...
Save the Dates: 2025–2026 OER Events
OER is excited to share our lineup of workshops and panels for the year ahead, offering helpful guidance on pre- and post-award processes, tenure and promotion, professorships, and more. Mark your calendars and plan to join us—full details and links will be shared as they become available.
Pathways to Excellence—A 15-Week Faculty Development Program
The University of Florida invites newly hired faculty beginning in 2025 to participate in Pathways to Excellence, a 15-week program developed by the Provost’s Office, Office of Research, and Center for Teaching Excellence. The program is organized into three phases:...
SEC Consortium Workshop: Preparing Future Teachers for AI
The SEC Artificial Intelligence Consortium is accepting registrations for a half-day professional development workshop for SEC faculty in colleges of education. The event will focus on strategies for integrating AI into K–12 teacher preparation, fostering cross-campus...
Beyond Federal Funding: Virtual Workshop and Pivot RP Demo
UF Strategic Research Development is hosting a virtual workshop, Beyond Federal Funding: Exploring Alternative Grant Opportunities & Pivot RP Demonstration, on Thursday, September 18 from 10:00–11:00 AM. This session will help researchers broaden their funding...
Call for Proposals: AI Days 2025 – Research and Teaching Showcase
The AI Days: Research and Teaching Showcase is now accepting proposals. The showcase will take place during the annual AI Days celebration on October 28, 2025. This event will feature presentations, demonstrations, and exhibits that highlight how UF faculty, staff,...