Please disregard the OER Research Bulletin that was sent on Friday, 09/06/2024. We kindly ask that you refer to this corrected Research Bulletin for accurate information. We apologize for any confusion and appreciate your understanding.
The NSF Grant Writing Workshop will be held online on September 18, 2024, from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET, (additional sessions held in October, November, and December), hosted by the Grant Training Center. This workshop is ideal for both beginners and experienced grant writers, covering topics such as reading and interpreting RFA’s, understanding the NSF review process, and crafting successful proposals. The fee is $395 and includes a comprehensive workbook, key resources, and a certificate of completion. The NSF Self-Paced Course is available for those who cannot attend.
The University of Florida reached a record $1.26 billion in research spending for FY2024, with significant contributions from multiple colleges. The College of Education conducted $21.1 million in research aimed at enhancing “whole school” improvement, from early childhood readiness to teacher preparation and classroom technology advances. Research awards also reached a new milestone in 2024 at $1.14 billion, including $768 million from the federal government, $123.5 million from the State of Florida, and $107 million from private foundations. UF accounts for about 40% of research spending across Florida’s state universities, with an estimated $4 billion statewide economic impact. For more, visit UF News.
UF Faculty Insights is a platform that provides a detailed view of faculty research activity, offering insights on scholarly publications, grants, awards, and collaborations for over 2,000 UF scholars. Faculty, students, postdocs, and administrators can explore detailed faculty profiles, research areas, collaborations, and funding opportunities. The platform helps identify potential research partnerships and fosters future innovation.
The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has approved over $165 million for new patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research (CER), including efforts to enhance research methods and strengthen patient engagement in CER. This funding supports 10 CER studies, including two focused on heart conditions and three examining the effectiveness of telehealth across various health areas. Additionally, PCORI has allocated $4 million for four studies to improve CER methods and over $5 million for three studies aimed at optimizing patient and healthcare decision-maker engagement in CER design and implementation. Details of these newly funded studies and projects are available on PCORI’s website.
