The West Virginia Clinical and Translational Science Institute has released requests for applications for the Collaborative RFA, Small Grant RFA, and Launch Pilot Grant funding opportunities. The Collaborative RFA allows applicants to request up to $50,000 in funding which must be utilized over a 12-month period.
Research
More than 30 students will take part in the 16th annual Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol in Charleston tomorrow (Feb. 26) from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the Capitol Rotunda. URDC allows students to present their discoveries in poster format and talk to legislators about their findings. The projects are original scholarly works and the presenters design posters for a general audience.
The event will be held at Morgantown Flour and Feed (156 Clay St, Morgantown) from 5-7 p.m. March 5. A buffet will be provided on a first-come, first served basis. The first 50 people to RSVP will receive two free drink tickets.
Faculty are encouraged to apply to mentor undergraduates in scholarly activity via the Summer Undergraduate Research Experience program and to inform their undergraduates that SURE applications close soon (Mar. 1 application deadline).
WVU Libraries has reinstated its subscription to Scopus, a popular scholarly search tool. Currently the largest curated abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature, it includes the fields of science, technology, medicine, social sciences and arts and humanities. It can be accessed on the Libraries website.
Is Google Scholar a favorite in your research strategy? This Research Commons Workshop will teach you how to use advanced features such as search alerts, metrics, and more. Join us at the Evansdale Library, Room G16, Feb. 26, from 3-4 p.m.