Research Tracks

A publication of the Office of the Vice Provost for Research at Baylor University

June 6, 2016
by Baylor OVPR
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Funding opportunity: NSF Major Research Instrumentation program

The National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program provides funds for the acquisition or development of science or engineering instruments for research or research training. Because applications to the program are limited, the OVPR conducts an internal competition to … Continue reading

April 1, 2015
by Baylor OVPR
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NSF supplies answers to FAQs about Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program

The National Science Foundation has released a helpful FAQ document on their website for investigators who are interested in applying to the Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program in 2015 and 2016.  The document provides due dates for CAREER proposals to … Continue reading

February 2, 2015
by Baylor OVPR
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NSF announces spring 2015 grants conference

WHAT The National Science Foundation has announced its 2015 spring grants conference. The two-day event will feature presentations from NSF officials on topics including current agency priorities, upcoming funding opportunities, strategies for proposal development and administrative issues related to sponsored research. There will … Continue reading

September 23, 2014
by Baylor OVPR
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NSF announces intent to use “Asynchronous Review Mechanism” for proposals submitted to physics division

In a recent “Dear Colleague” letter, the National Science Foundation has announced that it will use an asynchronous review model for proposals submitted to its physics division. The new review method, pilot tested in FY 2013, allows reviewers to provide … Continue reading

November 26, 2013
by Baylor OVPR
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Reminder: Internal pre-proposals due Dec. 12 for NSF MRI program

The National Science Foundation’s Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program provides funds for the acquisition or development of science or engineering instruments for research or research training. Because applications to the program are limited, the OVPR conducts an internal competition to … Continue reading