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09.26.25 Updates on Federal Agency Activities, Marlowe, C-ShaRP; Research Support Services On this page Dear Chairs and Directors, Welcome to Autumn Quarter!  I hope your summer was relaxing and restorative.   The academic year started for me with a visit to the New Faculty Orientation, where I met many of our incoming faculty members.  Hearing their research plans was inspiring, and there was much interest in learning about the many resources the University has to help them launch. This year I will continue to use this newsletter to help you stay updated on research matters.  In this opener, …

09.30.25 Implications of government shutdown for federally-supported research at Stanford On this page Dear Colleagues, A federal government shutdown of unknown duration now looks imminent. If one occurs, we expect to receive guidance from each federal funding agency indicating what this means for researchers receiving support from that agency. Based on previous shutdowns, we anticipate the guidances will include the following: Active federal awards: Research on existing grants should continue on its current trajectory. Stanford should be able to draw-down funds for these grants and contracts …

Research Policy Handbook 19 SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory–Related Research Policies Sets forth the Research Policy Handbook provisions that define how Stanford’s research policies apply to and intersect with the requirements of the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC). Recent Chapter Updates Currently there are no updates available. View Full Chapter Updates View All Research Policy Handbook Updates Questions about this policy? Policy Authority In This Chapter Back to: Previous: Confidentiality of Administrative Panel Proceedings Continue to: Next: Applicability of the Stanford …

NSF Accelerating Research Translation (ART) October 14, 2025 The ART program seeks proposals that have a blend of: (1) activities that will help build and/or strengthen the institutional infrastructure to sustainably grow the institutional capacity for research translation in the short and long terms; (2) educational/training opportunities, especially in engaged scholarship and experiential opportunities for students, postdoctoral researchers, and faculty, to become entrepreneurial leads (EL) and/or seek use-inspired- and/or technology transfer- and research translation-oriented careers in …

Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation 2026 Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award October 16, 2025 The Damon Runyon Clinical Investigator Award supports independent young physician-scientists conducting disease-oriented research that demonstrates a high level of innovation and creativity. The goal is to support the best young physician-scientists doing work aimed at improving the practice of cancer medicine. Program for physician-scientist Assistant Professors with PI eligibility who are within the first four years of their first full faculty appointments (cut-off date July 1, 2022). …

Donald E. and Delia B. Baxter Foundation 2026 Faculty Scholar Program October 20, 2025 The purpose of the Donald E. and Delia B. Baxter Foundation Faculty Scholar Program is to help prepare and support new investigators at the Assistant Professor level as they begin their careers. This early stage of career development is a critical period for a new researcher. During this period, new faculty require some form of support to develop preliminary data and build a research program to the point where they may then compete effectively for federal or other external funding. $75K-$100K gift funding …

10.21.25 Update on implications of government shutdown for federally-supported research at Stanford On this page Dear Colleagues, As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, I write with updates and further guidance for researchers receiving or applying for federal grants. The general guidance provided in my September 30 message stands: Work on existing grants may continue, but renewals and new notices of award are not being issued and amendments are not being approved. Several funding agencies have issued more specific guidances, addressing additional topics such as submission …

SebastianStrong Foundation 2026 Discovery Science Award October 21, 2025 The Discovery Science Award typically provides up to $500,000 in funding for groundbreaking research that aligns with our mission. In select cases, proposals demonstrating exceptional potential for impact and scalability may be considered for higher levels of support. To be considered for funding, proposals must meet the following criteria: - Are focused on pediatric cancer - Will lead to less toxic, more targeted treatments - Are clearly communicated in lay terms (accessible to our Board and donor community) - …

Mellon Foundation Higher Learning October 27, 2025 Through its Higher Learning grantmaking area, Mellon makes grants that foster our understanding of American history and culture; develop the interpretive tools and methods scholars use to create meaning; support faculty and students whose work exemplifies a drive toward greater equity in their fields and institutions; and promote pathways for scholars and academic leaders. Applications are invited for research and/or curricular projects focused on either of the following two areas: Unruly Intelligences and Normalization & Its Discontents. …

NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) November 3, 2025 The main goal of the S-STEM program is to enable academically talented, low-income students to pursue successful careers in promising STEM fields. Ultimately, the S-STEM program seeks to increase the number of academically promising low-income students who graduate with an S-STEM eligible degree and contribute to the American innovation economy with their STEM knowledge. Recognizing that financial aid alone cannot increase retention and graduation in STEM, the program provides awards to …