Attention Research Administrators: Join us for the inaugural SC Research Administration Conference
The University of South Carolina has partnered with Clemson University, Claflin University and the College of Charleston through REACH-SC to host the inaugural South Carolina Research Administration Conference. Please join us at Russell House on Thursday, September 25 (National Research Administrators Day) and Friday, September 26 for this unique opportunity to foster your professional growth and connect to a statewide network of research administration professionals. Participants will hear from a range of professionals on topics related to pre-award, post-award, research operations, research development and compliance, and you'll have dedicated time to interact with research administration peers from R1, ERI, HBCU and PUI institutions across the state. Check out the conference website to learn more and register for free.
USC Research Cores: Sign up for the Research Core Fair and check out the new website
The University of South Carolina is hosting the 2025 Research Core Fair on Friday, September 19, 2025, to spotlight the wealth of resources that are available to researchers and share many updates to core services. The Research Core Fair is open to all USC students, faculty, and staff. The day will feature 10-15 minute talks broken down into four focused sections. There will also be tables for each research core, posters by students and postdocs, and prizes for the best student and postdoc posters. The Office of the VPR will provide lunch and refreshments during the breaks. We encourage USC graduate and other professional students, principal investigators and those from other institutions who are interested in using the USC Research Cores to register for this exciting event by Friday, August 29, 2025. Those who wish to present a poster at the event should submit the abstract by Friday, September 5, 2025.
Want to learn more about USC Research Cores? Check out a recent paper from Microscopy Today about the effort to centralize USC’s Research Cores and tour the new website.
Attention Faculty: Propel Mentorship Program registration deadline EXTENDED
Registration is open for the Propel Research Mentorship Program, which supports faculty members who are new to the federal grants application process or are looking to pivot to a new federal funding agency.
- Propel Mentorship will equip you with the guidance and resources to navigate the shifting grants landscape as you prepare your NIH R01, NSF, NSF CAREER and Department of Energy proposals.
- The program offers mentorship and an accountability structure to submit your grant by the end of June 2026.