Research Bulletin
OER-Sponsored Spring Events
Mark your calendars to join OER for its tenure and promotion and pre- and post-award event series. Faculty are encouraged to attend and learn how OER can support their research pursuits. Additional events in this series will be announced in the coming weeks. All...
Collaborate with the UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute
The UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute (TESI), housed at the Florida Museum of Natural History, supports UF faculty and staff in developing high-quality broader impacts plans that connect research to communities across Florida. Since 2018, TESI’s interdisciplinary...
Gerber Foundation Funding Opportunity
The Gerber Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Pediatric Major & Novice Research Grant cycle. This program supports medical research that improves the health, nutrition, and developmental outcomes of infants and toddlers from the prenatal period...
NSF CAMEL Funding Opportunity
The National Science Foundation (NSF), in partnership with philanthropic organizations including the Walton Family Foundation, is accepting proposals for the Collaboratory to Advance Mathematics Education and Learning (CAMEL) for K-12 program. CAMEL aims to advance...
Building Research Collaboration between STEM and the Humanities
The UF Office of Strategic Research Development is excited to announce a second series of workshops and panels on grant and research collaboration between STEM and the Humanities. This event will serve as a panel and networking event for researchers, administrators,...
UF Innovation Fund 2026
UF Innovate is accepting applications from University of Florida faculty innovators for its 2026 Innovation Fund, which provides funding to de-risk technologies and enhance their commercial potential. The program aims to accelerate technology development and...
Changes to NSF Directorate for STEM Education
The National Science Foundation (NSF) Directorate for STEM Education (EDU) recently explained ongoing agency-wide efforts to increase efficiency, reduce administrative burden, and maintain rigorous merit review while advancing national STEM priorities. As part of...
NSF Announces Reorganization
As announced on December 15, 2025, the National Science Foundation (NSF) is restructuring the agency to create a more efficient, responsive organization in a rapidly evolving science and technology environment. As part of this effort, the Directorate for Computer and...
Funding Opportunities
To view a complete list of relevant funding opportunities, please visit OER's Funding Opportunities Database. FEATURED RESEARCH GRANTS UF College of the Arts Catalyst Grants 01/30/2026 Gerber Foundation 2026 Pediatric Major & Novice Research Grant 02/02/2026...
Happy New Year!
OER and COE Office of Advancement Webinar
Last month, OER and the COE Office of Advancement hosted a webinar discussing the work of each office and how they support faculty. Please watch this recording to learn more about how OER and Advancement operate within their respective domains and when they...
Florida Education Policy Legislative Brown Bag
Join the UF Education Policy Research Center on January 13, 2026 for its annual Florida Education Policy Legislative Jam. This interactive dialogue invites you to bring topics/bills that you are watching for the 2026 session to discuss as a group. Participants are...
Building Research Collaboration between STEM and the Humanities
The UF Office of Strategic Research Development is excited to announce a second series of workshops and panels on grant and research collaboration between STEM and the Humanities. This event will serve as a panel and networking event for researchers, administrators,...
UF Innovation Fund 2026
UF Innovate is accepting applications from University of Florida faculty innovators for its 2026 Innovation Fund, which provides funding to de-risk technologies and enhance their commercial potential. The program aims to accelerate technology development and...
Arts, Humanities, and Industry: Panel Event
The UF Office of Strategic Research Development is excited to announce a panel that will provide an introduction to building ties with the private sector for early-career Arts & Humanities faculty. This event is open to administrators and scholars at all levels...
Funding Opportunities
To view a complete list of relevant funding opportunities, please visit OER's Funding Opportunities Database. FEATURED RESEARCH GRANTS National Science Foundation Accelerating Research Translation Program: Tracks 2 and 5 01/15/2026 National Science Foundation ...
Newly Funded Awards – December 2025
Principal Investigator: Melissa Mariani (SHDOSE) Co-PI: Laura Shannonhouse (SHDOSE), Sondra Smith (SHDOSE) Funding Agency: Association for Counselor Education and Supervision Project Title: Project STRIVE: Suicide Training for Resilient Intervention, Vigilance, and...
Submitted Proposals – December 2025
Principal Investigator: Elizabeth Huffaker (SHDOSE) Co-PI: N/A Funding Agency: Spencer Foundation Proposal Title: Access Reimagined: Opportunity and Outcomes for Students with Disabilities Following a Graduation Pathway Reform Requested Amount: $48,533 Principal...
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.