State Funding This is a note to all principal investigators with state funding or who are considering pursuing state funding. Please be mindful that the state is cutting budgets throughout their agencies. This means that grants may be smaller than originally planned. Additionally, current awards may be reduced as well. Keep this in mind as you spend your funds and plan accordingly. Equipment Grant – Round Five Opens September 2007 The FSU Research Foundation announces a fifth round of Equipment and Infrastructure Enhancement Grant (EIEG) Program, which allows FSU faculty and staff to obtain equipment and infrastructure enhancing tools that would greatly augment their research and creative activity. The total available funding for this round is $250,000, with grants typically in the $30K-$40K range. To learn more, please click on the title above. Dr. Werner, Director of Laboratory Animal Resources, Retiring Dr. Robert Werner, the current director of Florida State University’s Laboratory Animal Resources, will be retiring from FSU at the end of August. Dr. Kathleen Harper, the current assistant director, will be stepping in as interim director effective August 15th. We wish Dr. Werner all the best in his future endeavors and welcome Dr. Harper in her new role. Funding Opportunities Click on the title above for some of the latest funding opportunities for disciplines throughout the campus. Reminder: Second Round (Spring 2006) EIEG Reports Due The EIEG Performance Questionnaires are now available online. The deadline for second round interim reports for faculty that received grants is August 13, 2007. Click on the title above to learn more. Compliance and Research Administration Training and Education (CReATE) Class Scheduled for October. CReATE is a 3-day intensive overview of the proper administration of grants and contracts. The next CReATE workshop has been scheduled for October 10-12, 2007. Click on the title above to view the CReATE flyer and registration form. CRC/Cornerstone Updates Click on the title above to learn the latest CRC and Cornerstone information. Searle Scholars Program (repeat announcement) The Searle Scholars Program deadline is quickly approaching. If you plan to apply, please contact Beth Hodges in the Office of Research for additional information. Deadline to submit to the internal FSU competition will be Friday, August 24. The Searle deadline will be Friday, September 28. For more information, click on the title above.           Click here to subscribe Click here to unsubscribe