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Psych professor leads STEM research with $2M grant

Psychology professor Cindy Bukach has been awarded nearly $720,000 from the National Science Foundation for a project focused on preparing undergraduates for research in STEM-related fields.

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COVID -19 FAQs

Will grants offices (FCGR & Grants Accounting) staff be available to help with my proposals, award management, and answering my grant-related questions?
Yes, staff in both offices are available for your proposal needs and post-award questions; both offices are able to work remotely. Please reach out with any specific grant-related questions you have.

Are proposals still able to be submitted?
Yes, proposals will still be routed through the University’s internal review/approval process and are still able to be submitted to funding agencies (please allow ample time for review/approval). Grants office staff will make every effort to relay any deadline extensions and/or cancellations in a timely manner.

How are the federal agencies handling COVID-19?
Please use the following links for information from OMB, NSF, NIH and DOE. As more agency links become available, this list will be updated.
OMB: Extension of Administrative Relief for Recipients and Applicants of Federal Financial Assistance Directly Impacted by the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) due to Loss of Operations
NSF:  https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/coronavirus
NIH: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus/
DOE: https://www.energy.gov/coronavirus-hub
NEH: https://www.neh.gov/news/information-neh-and-covid-19
NEA: https://www.arts.gov/coronavirus
NASA: https://science.nasa.gov/science-pink/s3fs-public/atoms/files/200320_Virtual-Town-Hall_Final.pdf
USDA: https://www.usda.gov/coronavirus

How will my summer research be impacted (summer salary, student employment)
Please check the University’s COVID-19 website for updates.

May I have more time to complete my research, interim/final reports?
Yes, you can request a no-cost extension on your award, if needed.

Will my lab support staff continue to be paid even if not able to work on my grant?
Yes, please see the University’s interim polices concerning hourly paid staff on the COVID-19 website.

What if my staff get sick and cannot work, will they be paid?
Yes, please see the University’s interim policies on paid leave.

Can I charge travel to my grant that was cancelled and not refunded due to COVID-19?
Yes. After the expense is charged to your grant, please have your department admin send a list of COVID-19 expenses to the Accounting Office Inbox, accounting@richmond.edu. Your grant will be refunded by the university for this expense.

Am I still able to charge expenses (supplies, materials, etc.) to my grant and will they be paid?
Yes. Process your expenses normally; however, invoices should be scanned and sent electronically to the Accounts Payable Office at invoices@richmond.edu.

Will my staff and I have access to my lab?
Please refer to guidance from the Provost’s Office or check the University’s COVID-19 website.

Can my research staff work from home/remotely?
At this time, yes; bi-weekly staff may work remotely. However, please be sure to check the COVID-19 website for university updates. https://www.richmond.edu/coronavirus/policies/#remote_work
Students must have approval from the Student Employment Office before working remotely. A remote job approval form must be completed for your student and submitted to the Student Employment Office. Principal Investigators should only complete the form if the work is a necessary requirement of the grant; otherwise the student should not be allowed to work remotely.
https://studentjobs.richmond.edu/supervisors/covid-19-interim-policy.html

May I travel on my grant?
No. Please refer to the University-Sponsored Travel – Spring Semester section of the University’s COVID-19 FAQ website.

Will my research students still have a research orientation?
Yes, the Summer Fellowship Office is preparing an on-line research orientation and your research students will be able to view the orientation on-line. The Grants Accounting Office will provide you with additional details once available.

Faculty Highlights

University of Richmond Archaeologist Receives Grant Funding for Project on Inclusivity and Diversity in Archaeology Courses
Derek Miller, an archaeologist at the University of Richmond, is part of a collaborative team awarded nearly $40K in funding from the Associated Colleges of the South for a project focusing on designing more inclusive and equitable archaeology courses.
University of Richmond Awarded Grant Funding for Project Focusing on Importance of Public Transportation
The importance of public transportation is the central focus of a new grant-funded project led by American Studies professor Laura Browder and theatre professor Patricia Herrera.
University of Richmond Physics Professor Jerry Gilfoyle Awarded $275K+ Department of Energy Grant for Nuclear Physics Research
Jerry Gilfoyle, professor of physics at the University of Richmond, has been awarded $278,000 by the U.S. Department of Energy to support his ongoing nuclear physics research.
UR Health Psychology Professor Camilla Nonterah Receives Jeffress Trust Grant For Research On Access To Organ Transplants
Camilla Nonterah, assistant professor of health psychology, has been awarded $100,000 from the Thomas F. and Kate Miller Jeffress Memorial Trust for her research on barriers in access to organ transplants.
University of Richmond Music Professors Awarded NEH Grant For Project on Music-Making in the Digital Age
Music professors Joanna Love and Andrew McGraw have been awarded nearly $50K in grant funding for their project “America's Music Scenes in the Age of Social Media.”
University of Richmond Political Science Professor Jennifer Bowie Awarded NSF Grant for Research on Judicial Decision Making
Jennifer Bowie, associate professor of political science has been awarded a more than $28K supplemental grant from the National Science Foundation to continue her research on judicial decision making.
UR Biology Professor Jonathan Richardson Receives Grant for Research on Zoonotic Disease Risk in Richmond Rat Population
Jonathan Richardson, assistant professor of biology at the University of Richmond, has been awarded $100K from the Thomas F. and Kate Miller Jeffress Memorial Trust for his research on rodents and zoonotic disease risk in Richmond, Virginia.
University of Richmond Psychology Professor Camilla Nonterah Awarded $50K Grant From American Society of Transplantation
Psychology professor Camilla Nonterah has received $50,000 in grant funding from the American Society of Transplantation for her research on barriers in access to organ transplants.
University of Richmond Biology Professor Kristine Grayson Awarded Nearly $75K from USDA for Research on Invasive Pests
Biology professor Kristine Grayson has been awarded nearly $75,000 from the USDA to fund a research project focusing on the box tree moth, an invasive pest detrimental to boxwoods when they are caterpillars.
UR Biology Professor Colleen Carpenter-Swanson Receives Grant Support for Research on Severe Epilepsy in Children
Biology professor Colleen Carpenter-Swanson has been awarded $25,000 from the LGS Foundation for her research on Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a severe childhood-onset epilepsy.
University of Richmond Digital Scholarship Lab Receives ACLS Grant Support for Mapping Inequality Project
The University of Richmond Digital Scholarship Lab has received a 2021 ACLS Digital Extension Grant from the American Council of Learned Societies.
UR Chemistry Professor Kelling Donald Receives $375K NSF Grant to Support Research & Underrepresented Groups in Sciences
Chemistry professor Kelling Donald has received more than $375K in grant support from the National Science Foundation for his research on chemical bonding.
University of Richmond Chemistry Professor Mike Leopold Receives Nearly $275K from NSF for Explosive Detection Research
Chemistry professor Michael Leopold has been awarded a nearly $275,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for research exploring the development of a nanoparticle-based sensor to be used for detecting explosives and other forensic-related molecules, including drugs or diseases.
Economics Professor Tom Zylkin Receives Grant For Research on Applying Machine Learning Techniques to International Trade
Economics professor Tom Zylkin has received more than $70,000 in grant funding from the Economic & Social Research Council in the United Kingdom to support a project focusing on applying machine learning techniques to international trade research.
Biology Professor Jennifer Sevin Receives NSF Grant to Support Project Related to Wildlife Trade & Undergraduate Research
Biology professor Jennifer Sevin has received a grant from the National Science Foundation for a project focused on undergraduate research exploring the wildlife trade.
$23.4 million
from 302 awards over the past five years
22 per year
the average number of grant submissions over the past five years
$9.62 million
cash received in FY16:
$2 million (21%) from public sources and $7.6 million (79%) from private sources
15
disciplines represented by faculty receiving research-only awards in FY16