Welcome to the Research and Graduate Studies @ KU newsletter provided by the Office of Research and Graduate Studies. In the October issue:
Workshop prepares researchers for NSF energy initiatives
The workshop includes addresses by three energy and climate professionals, as well as breakout sessions to identify colleagues for collaboration on initiatives.
Oct. 11 conference focuses on energy, environment, economics
KU’s Institute for Policy and Social Research (IPSR) will hold its annual Kansas Economic Policy Conference Thursday, October 11.
Industry research funding opportunities available
Funds are used to support applied research projects that can lead to commercialization of new technologies. Participating companies can receive up to $500,000 per project under this program.
New faculty introduction to research planned
Topics include applying for a New Faculty General Research Fund grant; working with Proposal Services, Post-Award Services and Research Integrity; and understanding Facilities and Administration (F&A) reimbursement.
Vice provost for RGS search under way
|A national search has begun for a permanent vice provost for research and graduate studies. A review of candidates will begin in January.
KU, Haskell students attend SACNAS national conference
The Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science conference provides opportunities to meet and recruit potential graduate students and postdoctoral researchers.
Mertes remembered Oct. 18 & 19 with lecture, symposium, ceremony
The events honor the late Matt Mertes, who taught in the department of medicinal chemistry from 1960 until his death in 1989.
Graduate Studies Task Force named
The goal is to evaluate the activities previously associated with the Graduate School and determine which should continue, which should change, what kind of advisory body is useful, and how procedures can be streamlined.
Invention to Venture workshop teaches about entrepreneurism
More than 100 students from the University of Kansas, the University of Missouri-Kansas City and other institutions learned the challenges of starting a company and surviving in a competitive world.
Higuchi Awards honor three KU researchers
Three professors from the University of Kansas and one from Kansas State University will receive Higuchi/KU Endowment Association Awards for groundbreaking research achievements.
Graduate school association seeks nominations for thesis awards
The awards, sponsored by the Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools, are designed to recognize and reward distinguished scholarship and research at the master’s level.
Art @ MRB faculty reception planned
Three faculty artists will display their works at the Multidisciplinary Research Building beginning Nov. 16.
BudigOne mini-grants available
KU faculty and graduate students have the opportunity to apply for mini-grants to support innovative digital content development at KU.
Diana Carlin to speak on European university reform
Former dean of KU’s Graduate School and International Programs will discuss 'The Bologna Process: How Europe’s Higher Education Reform Will Affect KU."
Researchers & grad students in the news
Upcoming events
A calendar of events of interest to the research and graduate studies community.
Important links
The October Funding Opportunities Bulletin is online now.
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