Alaska EPSCoR

The Alaska NSF EPSCoR Fire & Ice project is excited to announce that we are accepting applications for rolling travel awards. These awards are for domestic travel, now through December 15th. Application deadline: Rolling, open while funds are available. More info and application at https://buff.ly/3Bw2fGS

Alaska EPSCoR is offering support for students, postdocs, and faculty to apply for support to participate in the Sitka Sound Science Center's "Scientist in Residency Fellowship" (SIRF) or "Scientists in the Schools" (SIS) programs in spring 2025. Both programs offer an excellent experience that grounds researchers in the community of Sitka, Alaska. You can read about the experiences of previous Scientists in Residency here, such as Alaska EPSCoR researchers Brian Ulaski and Julie Schram. You can see examples of past SIS units here. ? For more information and to apply, email [email protected] regarding your interest by September 30, 2024. ? You can find information on current Alaska NSF EPSCoR funding opportunities like this one on our awards page.

Alaska NSF EPSCoR is offering travel funding up to $1,500 for University of Alaska affiliates and our Interface of Change project partners to attend conferences, workshops, training or other academic activities taking place between November 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025. Apply by Oct. 18, 2024. More info at https://lnkd.in/gTtXyw3K

?? Award announcement: Interface of Change Year 1 Seed Awards Alaska NSF EPSCoR is excited to announce the first round of research seed awards under our project "Interface of Change." The goal of Interface of Change is to bring together researchers, Gulf of Alaska community members, Tribes, educators, and entrepreneurs to investigate climate change impacts on harvested and farmed marine species, and on the lives of Alaskans who rely on them. We are soliciting proposals for seed grants from University of Alaska researchers and students, as well as non-UA affiliated research collaborators and adjacent organizations to carry out new and innovative research projects that support Interface of Change goals. Seed award projects should address themes relevant to the EPSCoR Interface of Change project. The maximum amount for research seed awards is up to $20,000 per award. For student research seed awards, the maximum amount is up to $4,000 per award. Deadline to apply: September 30, 2024 Awards will be announced: October 23, 2024 Award Period: November 1, 2024- June 30, 2025 See our awards page for more information on eligibility and how to apply: https://lnkd.in/gJ-kPXDE ?? Photo courtesy by Schery Umanzor, who leads Interface of Change research on how climate-driven environmental changes impact red seaweed growth.

Up to or over $2 million over 3 years is available to startups and small businesses that make use of NSF-funded research outcomes with the new NSF Small Business Innovation Research / Small Business Technology Transfer Fast-Track Pilot Programs. This month, NSF will offer two "office hours" sessions for more information about this solicitation: July 9 and 24.

Today is the official start of our new NSF EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program Track-1 project "Interface of Change." Interface of Change expands upon the coastal research from Fire & Ice, digging into how the effects of glacial melt affects marine species of concern to Gulf of Alaska communities. Researchers and community partners will co-develop research and adaptive community solutions to sustainably harvest and farm marine species in a changing climate. ?? Interface of Change team members gather at Davin Holen's house post-strategic planning meeting.

Alaska EPSCoR invites students, post-docs and faculty for a 2-day workshop on NSF early-career researcher opportunities, the GRFP, PRF and CAREER grants, Apr. 8-9, with special guest Kelvin Chu of The Implementation Group. Apr. 8: Overview presentation Apr. 9: 25-minute one-on-one sessions, on a limited basis More info at: buff.ly/4c3uTgh

?? STUDENTS: There are 8 seats left in the student track of IGNITE: Individual Growth & New Ideas Through EPSCoR/INBRE, a UA-wide professional development workshop for faculty, staff and students, this year in Anchorage. ?? The deadline to apply is Dec. 11, but register ASAP to guarantee yourself a spot! ?? Student session topics will include: ~Life After Grad School ~Getting Published ~Grant Writing ~Career Exploration Panel ~Giving effective presentations ??Our keynote speaker is the First Alaskans' Institute! ?? The faculty and staff tracks for the upcoming IGNITE professional development are now full and wait-listed! Looking forward to seeing you all there! https://lnkd.in/gi2yJWv4

?? To increase diversity and inclusion in science fields that benefit from being a SCUBA diver, Alaska EPSCoR is sponsoring 5 SCUBA Inclusion Awards for UA students to use in the Spring 2024 semester: 5 awards of $1,000 each for SCUBA certification courses. ?? Application deadline is November 17, 2023. Awards must be used before May 31, 2024. ?? More info and application form at: https://lnkd.in/gURVE4wD

Student and staff seats are still available for IGNITE: Individual Growth & New Ideas Through EPSCoR/INBRE, a free, annual professional development workshop organized by Alaska EPSCoR and Alaska INBRE. At this time, faculty who register for IGNITE will be waitlisted. IGNITE offers inspiring keynote speakers and practical, targeted tracks for undergraduate students, graduate students, staff and faculty. Session topics include grant writing, giving effective presentations, budgeting, science communication, career paths, faculty promotion and tenure, mentoring, and publishing. IGNITE will take place in Anchorage, January 8-9, 2024, and the Hotel Captain Cook. The deadline to register for IGNITE is December 11, 202. Seats are filling up fast, however, so register now!