January 2020 - i2d-list@ecn.purdue.edu

I2D-list FW: Accepting Research Proposals: Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) Cycle 9
by Gupta, Pallavi 28 Jan '20

28 Jan '20

Hi All, This is a reminder for the USAID’s PEER program: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce cycle 9 of the Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER)<https://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/peer/index.htm> program is open and accepting general research proposals until February 10th, 2020. PEER invites international scientists to apply for funds to support research on topics with strong potential development impacts. USAID is dedicated to addressing critical challenges across several sectors including global health, water and sanitation, agriculture, and economic growth. Selected projects will work in tandem with U.S. scientists from universities who received funding from other federal USG agencies. We encourage you to apply for these opportunities or share within your networks using this promotional toolkit<https://spark.adobe.com/page/udVUHT1Z5zOwf/>. USAID is committed to working with our partners to find innovative solutions to global development challenges. For more information about the PEER programs and to submit proposals for cycle 9, visit nas.edu/peer<http://nas.edu/peer>. Thanks Pallavi

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Re: I2D-list JRS Biodiversity Foundation - $250,000
by Gupta, Pallavi 27 Jan '20

27 Jan '20

Hi All, Please see below the opportunity of $250,000 grant from JRS Biodiversity Foundation Please connect with me if you are working in the relevant area. Opportunity: https://jrsbiodiversity.org/how-to-apply/current-opportunities/2020rfp/ Problem Scope: Projects must address challenges that face freshwater biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. Problems may include but are not limited to (1) assessment of species and ecosystem conservation status, (2) designation or improved management of protected areas, (3) management of fisheries, (4) placement of water and other infrastructure, (5) mitigating impacts of energy and extractive industry development, (6) protection of watersheds for freshwater supply, (7) mobilization of data for and from environmental impact assessments, and (8) trans-boundary management of catchment basins. Species of interest that inhabit freshwater ecosystems may be aquatic and/or terrestrial. We have a specific interest in projects that contribute to understanding and monitoring climate change. Application instructions can be found here: https://jrsbiodiversity.org/how-to-apply/current-opportunities/2020_instruc… 2020 Timetable for Applications: * March 10: Deadline for submission of proposals. * April 24: Requests, if needed, to applicants for supplementary information. * May 7: Deadline for submission of supplementary information, if requested. * June 2: Funding decision communicated by the Foundation. * August 1: Approximate date of the first payment to grantees. Thanks Pallavi

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I2D-list FW: USAID Pathways Internship Program
by Gupta, Pallavi 23 Jan '20

23 Jan '20

Hi All, A great intrernship opportunity with USAID, please share it with students / student groups who may be interested in applying. The Deadline is a bit tight, but is certainly doable. USAID Pathways Internship Program The USAID Internship Program (Summer 2020) is designed to provide Interns with substantive work assignments, which expose them to the benefits of a Federal career. The work assigned in most bureaus or offices varies. Typical assignments include a variety of research projects, writing program memoranda, drafting documents, facilitating meetings and/or special events, performing analytical work, attending program discussions in the Agency and/or at the Department of State, communicating on USAID program issues, and performing other duties as assigned. In previous summers interns with scientific and technical backgrounds worked on issues such as climate change, biodiversity, natural resources management, global health, food security, the application of mobile technologies and/or geospatial analysis for development. Interns are assigned to work in offices and bureaus throughout the Agency. Interns in all areas are expected to perform some assignments that are administrative in nature. Opening date: 01/22/2020 Closing date: 01/28/2020 (Or once 500 applications have been received.) Apply and learn more: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/557240800 Thanks Pallavi

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I2D-list University of Rwanda, E-Health talk on Jan 28 - 9:00am-MJIS
by Gupta, Pallavi 21 Jan '20

21 Jan '20

Dear All, Dr. Celestin Twizere, Director of Regional Centre for Excellence in Biomedical Engineering and eHealth<https://www.cebe.ur.ac.rw/> (CEBE), University of Rwanda, is on campus next week and will be giving a talk on collaboration opportunities with CEBE. CEBE currently serves the entire East African Community which includes Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, Burundi, and South Sudan. The improvement of biomedical engineering and healthcare delivery capabilities through CEBE has very broad reach across the continent of Africa. Topic: Research and training in medical equipment/device and digital health/e-health and collaboration opportunities with CEBE Date: Tuesday, Jan 28th at 9:00am – 10:00am Venue: MJIS Room 2001. This is an open event, please feel free to join. P.s – Please find the topic and bio of the speaker attached Kind Regards, Pallavi Gupta Assistant Director of Programs Shah Family Global Innovation Lab Global Engineering Programs and Partnerships Office: 765-496-7311 | Mobile: 304 545 1525 | gupta604(a)purdue.edu<mailto:gupta604@purdue.edu> [/Users/gupta604/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Outlook/Data/Library/Caches/Signatures/signature_1173625244]

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I2D-list OpEd Writing Workshop on Feb 10, internal application
by Gupta, Pallavi 16 Jan '20

16 Jan '20

Dear All, Apologies for cross-posting Please find below an interesting opportunity to attend OpEd Writing Workshop on February 10. OpEd Project people who will be conducting the workshop are focused on inclusion of voices that are typically not heard. The Susan Bulkeley Butler Center for Leadership Excellence in partnership with the Center for Environment (C4E) and Purdue Policy Research Institute (PPRI), Discovery Park is pleased to offer an Op Ed writing workshop on Monday, February 10 (10 am – 5 pm). There is an internal application process because there are only limited number of seats available for this workshop. The deadline for applications is January 22, 2020. Interested participants are required to complete the short online application available through the Purdue Today announcement: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/purduetoday/releases/2020/Q1/op-ed-writing-… Conducted by the OpEd Project, the highly-interactive, energetic workshop will explore the source of credibility and how to establish it; how to present ideas quickly and powerfully under pressure; the components of powerful, evidence-based argument; the difference between being “right” and being effective; and strategies for making a greater impact, including how to escape a pigeonhole, how to preach beyond the choir, and the value of seeing your argument as part of a bigger picture—and yourself as part of a larger public conversation. In addition, the workshop will be able to accompany participants in exercises designed to expand the way they think about their particular expertise and help them “translate” niche ideas (which they raised during the first day) into large themes, and to explore pitching. Participants leave the first day with a draft outline of an op-ed in hand. Participants will have ongoing access to OpEd Project resources, events and mentors. Thank you Mangala for sharing this. Kind Regards, Pallavi Gupta Assistant Director of Programs Shah Family Global Innovation Lab Global Engineering Programs and Partnerships Office: 765-496-7311 | Mobile: 304 545 1525 | gupta604(a)purdue.edu<mailto:gupta604@purdue.edu> [/Users/gupta604/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Outlook/Data/Library/Caches/Signatures/signature_1058777897]

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I2D-list NSF Convergence Accelerator Program Workshop
by Harbison, Diana 06 Jan '20

06 Jan '20

Cross posting from EVPRP Weekly Funding Opportunities email distribution. We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing the following opportunity with appropriate departments, faculty, staff and industrial partners. Dr. Douglas Maughan, Head of NSF's Convergence Accelerator (C-Accel) Program, will be at Purdue University on January 24th from 1:00 to 5:00PM in Stewart Center, room 218. We invite all interested faculty and research administrators to join us for this opportunity to learn more about the program in advance of the anticipated 2020 solicitation release. Industrial partners and economic development staff are also encouraged to attend. Dr. Maughan will present an overview of the C-Accel Program and discuss key elements to consider when preparing a proposal for this funding opportunity. Karthik Ramani, a Purdue professor of mechanical engineering and awardee of the C-Accel Program, will also share his experiences in preparing a successful proposal. Participants of this workshop will have the opportunity to discuss their proposal plans with Dr. Maughan in one-on-one meetings following the event. The workshop is free but registration is required at: https://purdue.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0wXGagEZbA30ump. Those interested in a one-on-one meeting must contact Sally Bond (sbond(a)purdue.edu<mailto:sbond@purdue.edu>) to request a meeting slot. Please contact Sue Grimes (sgrimes(a)purdue.edu<mailto:sgrimes@purdue.edu>) with any questions about the workshop or logistics. About the Convergence Accelerator C-Accel identifies areas of research where investment in convergent approaches - those bringing together people from across disciplines, united to solve problems - have the potential to translate to high-benefit results and advance ideas from concept to deliverables. The Convergence Accelerator seeks to expand and refine NSF's efforts to support fundamental scientific exploration by creating partnerships that could potentially include stakeholders from industry, foundations, government, nonprofits and other sectors. Additional information is available at https://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/convergence-accelerator/index.jsp. Best wishes, Sue ________________________________ Sue Grimes, CRA Assistant Director of Research Development Services Office of the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships Hovde Hall, Room 321 610 Purdue Mall West Lafayette, IN 47907-2040 (765) 494-5858

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I2D-list Collaborative Research Travel Grants
by Gupta, Pallavi 06 Jan '20

06 Jan '20

Hi All, This may be of your interest: About the Award The Collaborative Research Travel Grant<https://www.bwfund.org/sites/default/files/media/files/grant-programs/BWF%2…> (CRTG) program provides up to $15,000 in support for relatively unrestricted travel funds to academic scientists (faculty and postdocs) at U.S. or Canadian degree-granting institutions. Grants must be used for domestic or international travel to another lab to learn new research techniques or begin or continue a collaboration to address biomedical questions. All proposals must be cross-disciplinary. Applicants with a doctoral degree in the physical, mathematical, or engineering sciences working on a biological problem are encouraged to apply. Conversely, proposals from biological scientists who desire to collaborate with a physical scientist, mathematician, or engineer are also encouraged to apply. Please find more information here - https://www.bwfund.org/grant-programs/biomedical-sciences/collaborative-res… Kind Regards, Pallavi Gupta Assistant Director of Programs Shah Family Global Innovation Lab Global Engineering Programs and Partnerships Office: 765-496-7311 | Mobile: 304 545 1525 | gupta604(a)purdue.edu<mailto:gupta604@purdue.edu> [/Users/gupta604/Library/Containers/com.microsoft.Outlook/Data/Library/Caches/Signatures/signature_143438532]

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