[Research] PAMIS Systems Down This Weekend, Agency News, and Research Administrators INC

Thu Apr 21 15:36:40 PDT 2022

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*** IMPORTANT ANNOUNCMENT ***

Dear PAMIS users,

Please be advised that the ITS Project Genesis Move Event for all Proposal and Award Management Information Systems (PAMIS) is on-schedule for the weekend of April 22-24. This is an effort to move current on-premises applications to an off-site data center located in Irvine (LAX3).

All PAMIS-related applications involved in this move will be unavailable starting at 10pm this Friday, April 22, 2022, and are anticipated to resume operations at 10pm on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

PAMIS applications affected by this move include, but are not limited to, the following:

  *   eCAF
  *   Campus Award Notice
  *   COEUS
  *   eAward
  *   On-line PreAward Request System
  *   On-line Material Transfer Request System

For further information about Project Genesis, please visit https://genesis.ucr.edu/.

If you have any questions, please let us know, and thank you for your continued partnership.

Information Technology Solutions
University of California, Riverside
ITS.UCR.EDU<https://its.ucr.edu/>

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (NSF) Program Announcements

PROGRAM SOLICITATION<https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2022/nsf22586/nsf22586.htm?WT.mc_ev=click&WT.mc_id=USNSF_26&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#toc> NSF 22-586: Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER) - Includes the description of the NSF component of the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)
CAREER: The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Activities pursued by early-career faculty should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. NSF encourages submission of CAREER proposals from early-career faculty at all CAREER-eligible organizations and especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities to apply.

PECASE: Each year NSF selects nominees for the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) from among the most meritorious recent CAREER awardees. Selection for this award is based on three important criteria: The criteria are 1) performance of innovative research at the frontiers of science, engineering, and technology that is relevant to the mission of the sponsoring organization or agency, 2) community service demonstrated through scientific leadership, education or community outreach, and 3) commitment to STEM equity, diversity, accessibility, and/or inclusion. These awards foster innovative developments in science and technology, increase awareness of careers in science and engineering, give recognition to the scientific missions of the participating agencies, enhance connections between fundamental research and national goals, and highlight the importance of science and technology for the Nation's future. Individuals cannot apply for PECASE. These awards are initiated by the participating federal agencies. At NSF, up to twenty-six nominees for this award are selected each year from among the PECASE-eligible CAREER awardees most likely to become the leaders of academic research and education in the twenty-first century. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy makes the final selection and announcement of the awardees.

  *   Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitter's local time): July 27, 2022 (Fourth Wednesday in July, Annually Thereafter)  READ MORE<https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2022/nsf22586/nsf22586.htm?WT.mc_ev=click&WT.mc_id=USNSF_26&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery>

PROGRAM SOLICITATION<https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2022/nsf22588/nsf22588.htm?WT.mc_ev=click&WT.mc_id=USNSF_29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#toc> NSF 22-588: The Improving Undergraduate STEM Education
Computing in Undergraduate Education (IUSE: CUE) program aims to better prepare a wider, more diverse range of students to collaboratively use computation across a range of contexts and challenging problems. With this solicitation, the National Science Foundation focuses on re-envisioning how to teach computing effectively to a broad group of students, in a scalable manner, with an emphasis on broadening participation of groups who are underrepresented and underserved by traditional computing courses and careers. These groups may include women, persons with disabilities, Blacks and African Americans, Hispanics and Latinos, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, and Other Pacific Islanders.

  *   Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. submitter's local time):  August 18, 2022   READ MORE<https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2022/nsf22588/nsf22588.htm?WT.mc_ev=click&WT.mc_id=USNSF_29&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery>

A messages from NSF dated 4/20/22:

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Dear Colleagues:

NSF has issued an updated version of the table entitled NSF Pre-award and Post-award Disclosures Relating to the Biographical Sketch and Current and Pending Support<https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/disclosures_table.jsp>.  The table dated April 20, 2022 updates information on postdoctoral scholars, students, or visiting scholars and differentiates between research activities that are intended for use on the project/proposal being proposed and those that are not.  A definition of honorarium also has been added to the table.  In addition, the Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Current and Pending Support<https://www.nsf.gov/bfa/dias/policy/cps_faqs/currentandpendingfaqs_april2022.pdf> have been updated and new questions have been added.

Any questions regarding these updates should be directed to the Policy Office at policy at nsf.gov<mailto:policy at nsf.gov>.

Regards,

Jean Feldman
Head, Policy Office
Division of Institution and Award Support
Office of Budget, Finance & Award Management

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Jean Feldman
Head, Policy Office
Division of Institution & Award Support
National Science Foundation
4201 Wilson Boulevard
Arlington, VA 22230
email:  jfeldman at nsf.gov<mailto:jfeldman at nsf.gov>

June 6-10, 2022
NSF VIRTUAL GRANTS CONFERENCE NSF Virtual Grants Conference

Join the National Science Foundation for the Spring 2022 NSF Virtual Grants Conference, to be held during the week of June 6-10, 2022.  The conference is designed to give new faculty, researchers, and administrators key insights into a wide range of current issues at NSF. NSF program officers will provide up-to-date information about specific funding opportunities and answer attendee questions. Registration opens in May.  READ MORE<https://www.nsf.gov/events/event_summ.jsp?cntn_id=304696&org=GEO&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery>

Research Administrators
Informative Noontime Collaboration
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Collaborate ~ Communicate ~ Connect

Please join Research Administrators INC on May 3rd and June 6th for the (taped) webinar, "Agency Updates with OMB, NSF, and NIH."

Note:  Due to the lengthiness of the 'live' webinar (which NCURA hosted last month), SPA purchased the MP4 to enable the later showing of the webinar in three separate sessions (i.e., one session per agency).

Please register separately for each specific agency update you plan to attend, as each session will be different.

The MP4 will be posted on the RA webpage for those who are unable to join us.

Session 1:  OMB Update

The Office of Management and Budget oversees the implementation of the President's vision across the Executive Branch. Join us for the latest updates from OMB.  (This RA INC session was held on Monday, April 18th. ) For those of you who were unable to join us, but would still like to view the OMB Updates, the video may be accessed [?mp4 icon]  here<https://o365ucr-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/g/personal/cwells_ucr_edu/EdtsqP48j41Pj9RgE7e_Sh4BUYu18oll4AtxOhDeNexPzg?e=Tb8Qa8>.  (The video along with the slide presentation are filed at https://redit.ucr.edu/OrApps/Org/OrgEvents/Default.aspx?g=inc.)
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Presenter:

Gilbert Tran, Senior Policy Analyst, Executive Office of the President, Office of Management and Budget

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Session 2:  NSF Update

This session will cover new developments related to proposal and award policy at NSF.  NSF staff will provide a comprehensive review of recent policy changes as well as major updates to NSF's proposal system modernization efforts.

Tuesday, May 3rd from Noon - 1:00PM
Via ZOOM

To attend this Research Administrators INC session, please register here<http://research.ucr.edu/OrApps/Org/OrgEvents/Default.aspx?g=inc>.

A Zoom link will then be emailed to each registrant on the morning of the RA INC session.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn and be able to ask questions about NSF proposal and award policies and procedures, agency priorities, and advances with proposal submission modernization and Research.gov.

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Presenter:

Jean Feldman, Head, Policy Office, Division of Institution and Award Support, Office of Budget, Finance & Award Mgmt., National Science Foundation

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Session 3:  NIH Update

Don't miss this opportunity to hear about what is new and what is being developed within the National Institute of Health's (NIH) programs, policies, and budgets. In this comprehensive review, participants will learn about the newest policy updates and how their respective institutions may be impacted. Topics include recent and upcoming changes to NIH policy, compliance requirements, and so much more!

Monday, June 6th from Noon - 1:00PM
Via ZOOM

To attend this Research Administrators INC session, please register here<http://research.ucr.edu/OrApps/Org/OrgEvents/Default.aspx?g=inc>.

A Zoom link will then be emailed to each registrant on the morning of the RA INC session.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn about NIH's budget priorities. Participants will learn about new policies and compliance initiatives. Participants will gain insight into current issues at NIH

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Presenter:

Michelle Bulls, Director, Office of Policy for Extramural Research Administration, National Institutes of Health

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