AOA CSU A New Research Agenda. Richard Dunfee,

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1 AOA CSU A New Research Agenda Richard Dunfee, dunfeer@aascu.org AASCU/GRC

2 President s FY 13 budget request released 2/13/12: President s FY 14 budget will be delayed to late February Budget Control Act Joint Select Committee (12) -$21B out of FY 12 similar cuts tied to taxes Sequestration cuts to Medicare, not SS, Medicaid, military pay, vets Defense? AASCU/GRC

3 National Science Foundation - $7 B (+2.5%) National Institute of Standards and Technology - $751 M (+0.1%) Note: Technology Innovation Program and Advanced Manufacturing Consortium Program funding was eliminated. Manufacturing Extension Partnership was preserved. U.S. Department of Defense Basic and Applied Research - $421 B (+6.5%) Note: Final bill also included a 10% increase for university partnerships. U.S. Department of Energy Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy - $1.05 B (+36.7%) Office of Science - $4.5 B (+4.9%) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) - $92 M (+53.1%) U.S. Department of Transportation - $1.1B (+6.4%) Note: Federal Transit Administration s Research and University Research Centers budget was cut by 25%. 3

4 U.S. Department of Agriculture R&D - $1.9 B (-6%) Note: National Institute for Food and Agriculture and Agriculture and Food Research Initiative were spared significant cuts. National Aeronautics and Space Administration - $17.8 B (-3.5%) National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration - $620 M (-4.3%) U.S. Department of Homeland Security Research, Development, and Innovation accounts $266M (- 59.7%) 4

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7 All federal agencies, even those that received increases, are tightening their budgets. Transparency, accountability, and public access are as important for awardees as they are for agencies. Collaboration is required across agencies, sectors, institutions, and disciplines. Earmarks are out, competitiveness is in. Energy, healthcare, education, and STEM continue as the priorities. Innovation is key catch phrase. AAASC/GRC,

8 Constrained budgets mean fewer opportunities for funding In fact, there has been no reduction in the number of federal solicitations and corporate and philanthropic increases offset federal decreases. Lower success rates reduce opportunities for first-time awardees In fact, agencies are under pressure to expand their applicant pools and their support for underrepresented groups, including minorities and early career investigators. 8

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10 Supporting Public-Private Partnerships Enhance Regional Clusters Leverage Points for Sustainable and Inclusive Prosperity Supporting the Innovation Ecosystem Human Capital Spatial Efficiency Innovation- Infrastructure 10

11 Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship I6 Challenge 80 applicants Broad based set of topics food, energy, defense, education, life sciences Partnerships with 13 Major Federal Agencies NACIE University President s Letter 148 Universities Student Entrepreneurship Faculty Entrepreneurship Technology Transfer Industry Collaboration Regional Economic Development Community College Entrepreneurship Efforts 170 Colleges Career Pathways in Entrepreneurship New form of Industry Collaboration Well suited for short, impactful programs Historically Black Colleges & Universities over National Lab Directors Commercializing research conducted at federal labs 11 OIE

12 I N N O V A T I O N. R E G I O N A L C O L L A B O R A T I O N. J O B C R E A T I O N. EDA s Challenge Grants Accelerated 32 Projects in 2010 and

13 Regional Innovation Clusters competitions in FY 10 *Clemson University, Francis Marion University, South Carolina State University, and UNC Charlotte (Carolinas Nuclear Collaborative members) *Delta State University, Jackson State University, and University of Southern Mississippi (Enterprise for Innovative Geospatial Solutions partners) *Northern Illinois University, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and University of Illinois at Chicago (Illinois Science and Technology Coalition partners, a unit of the Illinois Smart Grid Regional Innovation Cluster) *Cleveland State University, Youngstown State University, and University of Akron (NorTech partners) *(Upper Michigan Green Aviation Coalition has 41 partners, including universities, not clear which of our members belong) 13

14 2013: Connecting the Dots Economic Development Agencies Higher Education Startup America = Startup Companies Accelerators & Incubators Federal Agencies & Labs Large Companies 14

15 Forums about Funding & Policy to Promote Entrepreneurship April 2 closing In the U.S. education system, what can the government do to best enable the use of new learning technologies? In the U.S. energy system, what can the government do to best enable the use of new clean energy technologies? In the U.S. healthcare system, what can the government do to best enable the use of new health information technologies? 15

16 Coordinated by SBA; authorized through phase programs geared toward commercialization Small Business Innovation Research Only small businesses can apply but universities can partner 12 participating agencies 2.5% of the agency R&D budget; increasing through 2017 Small Business Technology Transfer Small business must formally collaborate with research institutions 5 participating agencies: DOD, DOE, HHS, NASA, NSF 0.3% of the agency R&D budget; increasing through

17 Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program (MEP) Leverages public and private resources to create centers that provide manufacturing extension services to small and medium-sized manufacturers nation-wide. IHEs encouraged to collaborate with local centers. MEP Database of public-private initiatives provides networking and resource sharing opportunities Current solicitations for South Dakota and Kentucky 17

18 Industry Commitment to R&D $398B 18

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21 Highlights of CNS FY 12 Budget $400 million for the continued expansion of AmeriCorps State and National to almost 80,000 participants $70 million for the Social Innovation Fund to increase non-profits capacity to offer services in high-need communities FY 13 Total Request of $1.063B, up from $1.048B No cuts for AmeriCorps or Social Innovation Fund AASCU/GRC

22 The Emphasis on Competitiveness, Job Creation, and Economic Recovery aascu/grc, 2013

23 Workforce Development Economic development Institutional intellectual property to the market Local entrepreneurs linking to campus facilities/people Collaboration on loan and start-up funding Community Development Health care, K-12, social service collaboration Civic engagement Healthy social environments AAASC/GRC, 2013

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25 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards Recognizes the accomplishments of arts and humanities after-school and out-of-school programs with $10,000 awards The Big Read Partnership with Arts Midwest to restore reading to the center of American culture with awards of $2,500 to $20,000 The Arts and Human Development A new task force of 13 federal agencies including divisions of HHS, NIH, NSF, Dept. of Ed, and IMLS designed to examine links between the arts and positive developmental, behavioral, and social outcomes No new funding opportunities released yet, stay updated through the quarterly webinars AASCU/GRC

26 Offering grants in the following areas: Education Programs, Preservation & Access, Public Programs, Research Programs, Challenge Grants, Federal/State Partnerships, and the newest and fastest growing division Digital Humanities Increased focus on technology, digitization, and constant growth and changes from the Office of Digital Humanities. Appropriations request documents suggest this office will continue to grow. Continued effort to rectify inadequate cultural understanding through Bridging Cultures Program AASCU/GRC

27 The Trade Act Assistance Community College Career Training (ETA) program Jobs and Innovation Accelerator Challenge NSF & NIH Advancing Health Services through System Modeling Research 27

28 Established in 1994,the role of the EJ IWG is to guide, support and enhance federal environmental justice and community-based activities. Comprised of 17 federal agencies and several White House offices. Environmental Protection Agency (Chair) Department of Agriculture Department of Commerce Department of Defense Department of Education Department of Energy Department of Health and Human Services Department of Homeland Security Department of Housing and Urban Development Department of Interior Department of Justice Department of Labor Department of State Department of Transportation Department of Veteran's Affairs General Services Administration Small Business Administration White House Offices 28

29 Advancing Health Services through System Modeling Research NSF fosters new collaborations among health services researchers and industrial and systems engineers, with a specific emphasis on the supportive role of health IT by accepting and reviewing investigatorinitiated proposals in this area. It is envisioned that successful proposals will be submitted by investigators from industrial engineering, and/or systems engineering, and/or management science fields in collaboration with health services researchers. Approximately $1 to $2 million is available in support of 3 to 6 awards in

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31 There is a growing emphasis on crosscutting and interdisciplinary collaboration agency-wide. Some initiatives require partners from multiple departments and institutions. Even when not required, these collaborations can increase a proposal s competitiveness but only if well-coordinated Priority programs include Partnerships for Innovation: Accelerating Innovation Research (letters of intent due March 13), which supports technology translations and research alliances, and Interdisciplinary Research in Hazards and Disasters (Hazards SEES) (proposals due February 4) 31

32 International Office of International Science and Engineering coordinates and co-funds projects, but international partnerships are supported agency-wide. Catalyzing New International Collaborations funds planning visits to prepare for future collaborative research proposals Current discipline-specific examples include U.S.-Israel Collaboration in Computer Science (proposals due February 1) and supplements for Developing Country Collaborations in Plant Genome Research (proposals accepted at any time). Past solicitations have ranged from support for chemistry and organismal biology to neuroscience. 32

33 NIH - Multiple PI The multiple PD/PI option presents an important opportunity for investigators seeking support for projects or activities that require a team science approach and is the responsibility of the investigators and the applicant organization the multiple PD/PI option is extended to most research grant applications submitted electronically Contact an NIH program officials at the earliest possible date to discuss the appropriateness Examples of Project Leadership Plans for Multiple PI Applications: More details: 33

34 Collaborative submissions encouraged New investigator (NI): has not previously competed successfully as PD/PI for a significant NIH independent research Early Stage Investigator (ESI): is a new investigator within 10 years of completing his/her terminal research degree or is within 10 years of completing medical residency (or the equivalent) NIH has the goal of accelerating the the addition of those moving to independent scientific career. NIH will strive to support new investigators on R01 equivalent awards at success rates equivalent to that of established investigators submitting new (Type 1) R01 equivalent applications. 34

35 Health Education & Research Social and Behavioral Sciences Health Providers (nursing and therapies) Public Policy Technology Health Ecology Occupational Science (Labor and Organizational Management) Psychology and Behavior Social Engagement STEM Education Inter-system relationships (pipeline) Employment and Workforce Innovation Entrepreneurship AAASC/GRC, 2013

36 Energy Economy Sustainability (Environ & Econ) Workforce Public/Private Partnerships Innovation Eco-Systems Regional Leadership Interactive Planning Workforce Interventions Entrepreneurship Faculty/Student Engagement Access to Private Financing Cultural Issues AAASC/GRC, 2013

37 The pressure for higher education to prove their value as regional drivers of prosperous and healthy communities is a high priority (second only to producing a quality workforce). Institutions must put their sponsored programs staff at the center of their outreach operations to ensure efficient faculty/student engagement, maximize fiscal benefit for all stakeholders, and engage in external and internal planning for the strategic commitment of resources. Treating all outreach activities as sponsored programs will result in the establishment of metrics to validate the value that is added as a result of private and public investments. 37

38 Centralize management of external relationships Promote strategic investments in disciplines leading to research growth Develop formats and tools to support innovation and entrepreneurship Identify appropriate metrics for student and faculty engagement and collect data 38

39 Coordinate negotiations regarding external relation Establish long term partnerships in areas important to the region and institution Re-invest in future sponsored programs development 39

40 Assessment tools to determine strengths and expectations (internal/external) Collection of data based on metrics that include the engagement of students and faculty in innovation and entrepreneurial activity 40

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