This message was originally published in the Stanford Report. Dear Stanford community, We are writing in relation to yesterday’s sweeping Memorandum from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announcing a temporary stay on federal funding programs, potentially including grants and contracts to universities. The Memo is very broad and its ultimate consequences are unclear. It is not focused
Dear Chairs and Directors, I hope that your winter quarter is off to a good start. Congratulations to Sarah Soule on her appointment as the incoming Dean of the Stanford Graduate School of Business. Over the last few years, Sarah has been a tremendous faculty director for the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences (CASBS). She will continue to serve in that role until she begins her
Dear Chairs and Directors, Happy Thanksgiving week! I hope your fall quarter continues to be productive and invigorating. This month, I am sharing updates on the following topics: New CHIPS Design and Collaboration Semiconductor facility Welcoming new leadership to the Industrial Contracts Office Reminder: Free Travel Medicine Services in EH&S CHIPS R&D Semiconductor Facility Announced for Bay
Dear Chairs and Directors, Welcome to the autumn quarter. I had the pleasure of meeting many of our recent faculty hires at the New Faculty Orientation a few weeks ago. What an inspiring group! This academic year, I will continue to use this chair's letter to help you and your colleagues stay updated on research matters across campus. This month, I am sharing updates on the following topics
Dear Chairs and Directors, I hope your summer was productive and relaxing. I write to share updates on four topics: Changes to Research Policy Handbook (RPH) 15.2 Indirect (F&A) Cost Waivers Launch of University-wide Industrial Affiliates Review Project Latest NSF Solicitation for Science and Technology Centers New Leadership in the Office of the VPDoR Changes to Research Policy Handbook 15.2
Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to welcome two new associate vice provosts who will be joining the Stanford research community. Linda Coleman, JD, is our incoming Associate Vice Provost for Research Policy and Integrity, beginning July 8. Ann Johnson, PhD, is our incoming Associate Vice Provost, Research Compliance, and will begin on August 15. Earlier this year, we launched national searches for
Dear Chairs and Directors, In this month’s VPDoR Letter, I am sharing information on the following topics: Changes to NSF proposal and award requirements A short survey to gather information on online uses of the Research Policy Handbook A call for C-ShaRP Experiential Learning proposals A Proofig course opportunity offered by Lane Medical Library 5 Changes in NSF Proposal and Award Policies
Dear Chairs and Directors, This month, I am sharing updates on the following topics: Neale Mahoney named next director of SIEPR A 2024 VPDoR Priority: Research Agreements Project Clarification of Indirect Costs (IDC) Rate’s application to remote work Sherlock storage expansion Marsh O’Neill Award nominations SIEPR’s Next Director In case you missed the story in the Stanford Report, I am delighted
Dear Chairs and Directors, This month, I’m sharing updates on the following topics: Inaugural c-ShARP Voucher Program Awardees Recruiting for new IRB medical panel members Proofig, a new AI-based tool to support researchers As always, you are encouraged to share relevant parts of this letter with your faculty, staff, postdocs, and graduate students who may find the information and links helpful
Dear Chairs and Directors, This is my inaugural chairs’ and directors’ letter as VPDoR. I have just completed my first month. Thank you for the warm welcome! I have already heard from many of you that this monthly letter, which Kam Moler began during the pandemic, has proved to be a helpful way to stay abreast of noteworthy news and developments in our research community. I plan to continue it
