How do engineering students approach wellness, and can classroom changes help? UC Davis professor Susan Gentry is exploring these questions at the intersection of engineering education and social-emotional learning. Learn more: https://ow.ly/I5jL50ZSUf1

Congratulations to the five award recipients of the U.S. Department of Energy’s, or DOE, Genesis Mission — a national program leveraging artificial intelligence to accelerate breakthroughs in energy, discovery science and national security.

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Five @ucdavis.bsky.social researchers have been selected for inaugural awards through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Genesis Mission. Their projects span quantum computing, high-energy physics, environmental modeling and more — bringing AI into some of science’s most challenging questions.

More and more NOFOs are requiring applications to be WCAG accessible. To help @ucdavis.bsky.social investigators prepare accessible proposals, this post covers key elements of creating accessible documents, along with links to resources. #academicsky proposaldev.ucdavis.edu/news/grant-w...

💡 Grant Writing Tip: Preparing a proposal to be WCAG accessible

In 2027, the Departments of Justice's Title II and Health and Human Services's Section 504 policies

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"I realized writing is a process that not only transforms ideas into text, but also allows the writer to continuously question and refine those ideas. The AI never did this." #ScienceWorkingLife https://scim.ag/4x2xGAt

Kinda chic to be an Aggie in the biggest UC college 💙💛

@ucdavis.bsky.social investigators looking to apply for NSF funding, check out our resources here: proposaldev.ucdavis.edu/proposal-dev... #academicsky @ucdlands.bsky.social @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social @ucdavisare.bsky.social

Anna Allen@akallen10.bsky.social · 2mo ago

New NSF BIO solicitation is live.... this replaces the previous IOS, MCB, DEB solicitation www.nsf.gov/funding/oppo...

Helpful advice from Julia Barzyk (Wise Investigator) and @atomgrants.bsky.social on increasing your online presence to increase the impact of your work. #academicsky www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbfU...

Beyond Publications: Sharing Your Work More Broadly for Impact, Collaboration, and Funding

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Translating your research for non-academic audiences is a critical skill for anyone looking to expand their research program. Here is some great advice from @universityaffairs.bsky.social on how to share your work with industry partners. #academicsky #grants universityaffairs.ca/career-advic...

How to translate your knowledge for an industry audience - University Affairs

Getting buy-in from industry professionals means understanding their point of view and speaking their language.

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"You feel stretched to the point of breaking. The waves of emotions are rolling over you. I am here, your future self, to tell you that you are enough. You don’t break. You put one foot in front of the other, and you not only make it through, but you have fun." https://scim.ag/3SWodeP

NIH's High-Risk, High Reward portfolio is out: #NIH Director's Pioneer Award (DP1), NIH Director's New Innovator Award (DP2), NIH Director's Transformative Research Award (TR01), NIH Director's Early Independence Award (DP5). Link in comments: bouviergrant.com/looking-for-... #DP1 #DP2 #TR01 #DP5

Looking for funding opportunities for your innovative research? NIH's High-Risk, High-Reward Program Is Finally Back! - Bouvier Grant Group

Good news for the boldest ideas in your research portfolio: the NIH Common Fund’s High-Risk, High-Reward Research (HRHR) program has reissued its full slate of funding opportunities for FY2026. If you...

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NOFOs with short turnaround are now the norm. Here are tips to be prepared. 1️⃣ Organize your team 2️⃣ Prep one-pagers 3️⃣ Prep supplemental docs 4️⃣ Update bio docs 5️⃣ Write what's unlikely to change 6️⃣ Follow agency changes 7️⃣ Practice reading NOFOs 8️⃣ Keep an eye on NOFOs #academicsky tinyurl.com/4chfwyr4

Preparing for proposals with a short turnaround

Developing a strong grant proposal can take months of preparation. The UC Davis Proposal Development Services team recommends three to five months to develop a strong proposal. In the past year, howev...

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With more federal agencies requiring documents certified in SciENcv, many investigators have ​questions about the new certification. Here, we provide @ucdavis.bsky.social with answers to FAQs and clear steps for preparing compliant documents. #academicsky proposaldev.ucdavis.edu/news/agency-...

Agency Update: Changes to Research Security Requirements

In early 2026, most federal agencies updated their certification for biographical sketches and current and pending support documents, requiring that investigators:

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SB 895, the California Science and Health Research Bond Act, would place a multibillion-dollar bond on the Nov. ballot. The bill is supported by University of California & UAW, representing our graduate student researchers. https://leadership.ucdavis.edu/news/support-sb-895-and-uc-davis-research

Support for SB 895 and UC Davis Research

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Excellent advice from @sydney.edu.au on handling rejection in academia: ➜Resilience is a work in progress ➜Reach out to your community ➜Shift your mindset ➜Reach out for support ➜Step outside of your four walls! ➜Remember why you’re there #academicsky researcher-hub.sydney.edu.au/funding/plan...

Reframing rejection

Advice for establishing independence and positioning for success

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Some great insights and suggestions into navigating NIH grants under the new review system! www.lisacarterbawa.com/insights/nih... #grantwriting #proposaldevelopment #academicsky

What Actually Happens in NIH Study Section in 2026: A Reviewer’s Perspective — Lisa Carter-Bawa, PhD

A reviewer shares what 10.5 hours of NIH study section revealed about the new simplified framework, the competitive-not-discussed category, score calibration, and what it means for your grant.

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A great podcast episode by Hanover about navigating grant writing in a changing funding landscape, including the importance of writing for competitiveness and advancement rather than solely focusing on compliance and completeness. #academicsky #grantwriting podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/r...

Revamping Your Grantseeking Strategy

Podcast Episode · The Grant Rant · May 8 · 53m

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Many investigators are told their proposal needs preliminary data, but how do you use it to demonstrate feasibility in your next grant? Jude Mikal provides excellent advice in this @timeshighered.bsky.social article. #academicsky #grants @ucdavis.bsky.social www.insidehighered.com/opinion/care...

I’ve Got My Pilot Data. … Now What? (opinion)

Here’s how to leverage pilot data for your best shot at federal funding.

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@ucdavis.bsky.social Some great advice to move your writing forward when you're struggling. Find your why Turn anxiety into excitement Lead with identity Get inspired Celebrate your achievements Check out the details in the full article below! #academicsky

Inside Higher Ed @insidehighered.com · 5mo ago

Career Advice Reminder | Writing Advice for Interesting Times Here are five techniques for refocusing your mind and getting motivated to write this summer, K. Anne Amienne and Daniela Blei write. https://bit.ly/4u0trni #EDUSky #HigherEd #AcademicSky

Recently, NSF and NIH released details of their new Data Management and Sharing Plans. Here, the PDS team outlines the key changes of the simplified forms, and provides links to resources for @ucdavis.bsky.social investigators. #academicsky proposaldev.ucdavis.edu/news/agency-...

Agency Update: NSF and NIH Release New DMS Plans

In early 2026, both National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced changes to the format and creation of their Data Management and Sharing Plans (DMS Plan). Here, ...

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Feeding the future starts in the lab. UC Davis Professor Richard Michelmore studies plant genomics to battle evolving diseases. His work doesn’t just help lettuce growers - it prevents food system disruptions and protects global stability. ucdav.is/FLTL

🚨 @ucdavis.bsky.social early career faculty! Join us next week to hear from the Center for Educational Effectiveness and UCD Office of Undergraduate Education CURE teams to help build your education plan for your NSF CAREER! #academicsky ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: 2026 NSF CAREER Series: Planning your Education Plan. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

The Education Plan is a unique and critical component of the NSF CAREER proposal. Hear from representatives from the Center for Educational Effectiveness and the Office of Undergraduate Education (CUR...

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🚨 @ucdavis.bsky.social NIH is requiring personnel documents for all submissions due May 8 and after to be created using the Common Form in SciENcv (NOT-OD-26-079). This affects proposals, RPPRs and JIT submissions. #academicsky @ucdavisresearch.bsky.social grants.nih.gov/grants/guide...

Give Day starts tomorrow. A gift to the Office of Research fuels the foundation behind breakthrough research and helps accelerate innovation and success. Each gift – no matter the amount – moves us one step closer to unlocking multiple sponsored challenges. Make a gift here: bit.ly/3OwyWut

🚨 @ucdavis.bsky.social community, come join us at the annual UC Davis Research Expo on April 29! @ucdavisare.bsky.social @ucdlands.bsky.social @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social @ucdavisvetmed.bsky.social @ucdavismedschool.bsky.social @ucdeducation.bsky.social bit.ly/4lyGKrK

2026 Research Expo

The annual UC Davis Research Expo showcases the latest research-related opportunities, insight, resources and tools to help you advance your research. The event includes exhibits, presentations, works...

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Are you getting started on a new grant? If so, check out our grant writing for #tuesdaytip on proposal brainstorming! #academicsky #grantwriting #researchdevelopment #proposaldevelopment proposaldev.ucdavis.edu/news/grant-w...

💡 Grant Writing Tip: Proposal Brainstorming

You want to write a grant but are not sure where to begin. Or you have ideas but need help narrowing them down and developing them into a project plan. If either is true for you, read on for steps to ...

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@ucdavis.bsky.social early career investigators, we have our second NSF CAREER event on the schedule! Join us to hear from previous NSF CAREER awardees about their experience, tips, and suggestions for a successful proposal. #academicsky #nsfcareer Register here: ucdavis.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: 2026 NSF CAREER Series: Winners' Roundtable. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meeting.

Learn from successful NSF CAREER awardees about their tips for a winning proposal! This panel discussion is available to UC Davis faculty and associates looking to build successful NSF CAREER grant pr...

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Excellent advice from @hormiga.bsky.social - Call your program officer! Wherever you are in the proposal process, speaking with your PO about what you want to do and getting feedback about where you went wrong is always a good strategy. #academicsky scienceforeveryone.science/call-your-pr...

Call your Program Officer

Yes, you. Schedule a phone call. This is the hidden curriculum.

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It's #tiptuesday and the start of our NSF CAREER support for @ucdavis.bsky.social early career investigators! Read about this opportunity, updates for 2026, and how PDS can help. @ucdavisengineering.bsky.social @ucdavisare.bsky.social @ucdlands.bsky.social proposaldev.ucdavis.edu/news/grant-w...

💡 Grant Writing Tip: Preparing to apply for NSF CAREER in 2026

Our team is ready to support University of California, Davis faculty applying for the 2026 National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER, so it's time to share what we have planned for our researchers this...

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Welcome back and happy first day of Spring Quarter, Aggies! We hope you all had a great spring break! #OurUCDavis Image description: A student bikes on a path in the arboretum on a sunny day. Lake Spafford in the background with a line of trees reflecting onto the water.