Research
The Office of Research, Extension, and Engagement is committed to fostering research and scholarship through collaboration with faculty and students in concept and partnership development, proposal development and submission, regulatory and post-award management.
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Contact the Research and Extension Office
Associate Dean of Research, Doctoral Programs and Global Engagement; Professor of Architecture; Director of Building Energy Technology Lab (BETlab)
Pre-Award and Post-Award Services
Pre-Award Services
Post-Award Services
Request for Proposals (RFPs) & Opportunities
Announcements
- NCSU Research Week, Oct. 21 – 25
- Join the Office of Research and Innovation as we host our 5th annual Research Week from October 21st through October 25th. Explore the week’s events and register to attend the ones that speak to you!
- Register to attend: https://research.ncsu.edu/initiatives/research-week/
External RFPs
- Dr. Scholl Foundation Grants
- The Dr. Scholl Foundation is dedicated to providing financial assistance to organizations committed to improving our world. Solutions to the problems of today’s world still lie in the values of innovation, practicality, hard work and compassion. Grants are made annually after an extensive review of the application by the staff and all the directors of the Dr. Scholl Foundation.
- Applications for grants are considered in the following areas:
- Education
- Social Service
- Healthcare
- Civic and Cultural
- Environmental
- NC State is eligible to submit 1 application! Internal NOI Due: November 1, 2024 by 5pm
- Submit NOI Here
- Key Sponsor Dates: Letter of Intent Due: ASAP after nominee selection. LOIs are reviewed on a rolling basis with a five business day turnaround.
- Application Deadline (if invited): March 1, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible after an LOI is approved.
- U.S. DOE Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Applied to Nuclear Science and Technology
- The DOE SC program in Nuclear Physics (NP) announces its interest in receiving applications for research and development (R&D) efforts directed at artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) for autonomous optimization and control of accelerators and detectors of relevance to current or next generation NP accelerator facilities and scientific instrumentation, as well as applications applying AI/ML to advance nuclear physics computations.
- NC State is eligible to submit 3 Letters of Intent! Internal NOI Due: October 25, 2024 by 5pm
- Submit NOI Here
- Key Sponsor Dates: Letter of Intent Deadline (required): November 14, 2024
- Application Deadline: January 14, 2025
- NEH – Digital Humanities Advancement Grants
- This program supports work that is innovative, experimental, and contributes to the critical infrastructure that underpins scholarly research, teaching, and public programming in the humanities.
- Optional Draft Deadline: November 13, 2024
- Application Deadline: January 9, 2025
Important Dates
SREE & Honorary Awards
The College of Design has a Scholarship, Research, Extension and Engagement (SREE) Committee consisting of four faculty on two-year appointments. This committee serves as an advisor to the Associate Dean for Research, Doctoral Programs and Global Engagement on research, extension, and engagement-related scholarly efforts and administration. Two faculty members who serve on the University Research Committee also coordinate and provide input to the Associate Dean of Research, Doctoral Programs and Global Engagement on a regular basis.
Current SREE Committee Members:
- Wayne Place (Architecture)
- Andrew Fox (Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning/CDDL))
- Carolina Gill (Graphic Design and Industrial Design)
- Andres Tellez (Media Arts and Design Technology)
University Research Committee College of Design Faculty Representatives:
- Deborah Littlejohn (Graphic Design and Industrial Design)
- Gavin Smith (Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning)
FY ’24 SREE AWARD RECIPIENTS:
We are excited to announce the winners of the inaugural Scholarship, Research, Extension, and Engagement (SREE) Awards. We received five nominations from our department heads, each showcasing significant dedication and contributions to the doctoral programs and their respective fields.
Scholarship and Research Award: Prof. Traci Rider
Extension and Engagement Award: Prof. Kofi Boone
Recent Funded Research Awards
| Faculty Member | Agency | Award Amount | Award Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prof. Andy Fox | NC Dept. of Public Safety | $1,000,000 | Eastern NC Community Floodprints: Accelerating Rural Recovery & Resilience |
| Prof. Carla Delcambre | NC Division of Parks and Rec (NCDPR) | $150,000 | NC State Parks | Design Strategies Study: Phase One |
| Prof. Robin Moore | Michigan Department of Natural Resources | $133,336 | Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Recreation Division Natural Play and Learning Development Program |
| Prof. Nilda Cosco | NC Department of Health and Human Services | $658,195 | Relaunching & Extending a Supportive Network for Naturalized Outdoor Play and Learning Environments for North Carolina Child Care Facilities |
| Travis Klondike | Town of Pollocksville | $48,958 | Main Street Building Elevations and Floodproofing |
Current Select Funded Research Projects
*For full list of awards, please contact the College Research Office. A select list of funded projects are listed below:
Project Title: The Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity (DNPAO) Support for Obesity Prevention
Lead PI: Nilda Cosco
Abstract – Secure technical, professional and scientific subject matter expertise for tasks that support and advance the work of DNPAO and its staff in knowledge of effective responses to obesity and promoting health equity among groups experiencing high risk factors for obesity.
Project Title: MOU AND INTERAGENCY SERVICES AGREEMENT between the North Carolina Department of Commerce, Rural Economic Development Division, and the Initiative for Community Growth and Development at NC State University
Lead PI: Carla Delcambre
Abstract – The Initiative will provide landscape architecture design study and related support to local governments engaged in the CORE program (CORE communities). Design study and projects may vary in scale and complexity, depending on communities’ needs. The Initiative will customize its approach to projects accordingly.
Project Title: Warren County Outdoor Play and Learning Environments
Lead PI: Robin Moore
Abstract – In collaboration with Halifax Warren Smart Start Partnership for Children (HWSS), the Natural Learning Initiative (NLI) will offer professional development, design assistance, and technical support for implementation to support incremental development of two Warren County childcare center sites following the Preventing Obesity by Design POD Model. Selected childcare centers will work collaboratively with NLI to create schematic designs and improve their outdoor play and learning environment using seed grant funding offered by HWSS.
Project Title: Goldsboro Floodprint: Big Ditch Stream Restoration and Infrastructure Improvements
Lead PI: Travis Klondike
Abstract – Technical assistance and project management for “phase one” deliverables associated with the restoration of Big Ditch in Goldsboro, North Carolina. The scope of work will provide the City of Goldsboro and FEMA with the technical body of information necessary to support project feasibility and cost-effectiveness prior to the release of a “phase two” award for construction.
Project Title: Seeding Resilience in Princeville II: Community-driven Adaptation to Climate
Lead PI: Andrew Fox
Abstract – “Seeding Resilience” will convert vacant town-owned parcels to green infrastructure and community gardens. It will also employ local youth to build a recreational trail adjacent to a new farmers market in a park adjacent to the Tar River. This project is part of an ongoing, multi-faceted resilience engagement with and for the Town of Princeville, NC, the nation’s first town chartered by African Americans following emancipation. Princeville has been subject to repeated devastating floods. In this proposal, project partners build on their history of learning and cooperation with the residents of Princeville to implement a second round of community enhancements aimed at increasing resilience of property and people. The project incorporates lessons from initial collaborations that established overarching goals for the partnership: follow community-driven decision-making at every stage; move decisively from planning to implementation; build local knowledge and economic opportunity; and develop replicable strategies that address community environmental, economic, and social needs.
Research Initiatives and Labs
Our applied research guides key policymakers and informs how communities and products are designed. And compelling design methods like data visualization and virtual reality tech help bring important concepts to a wider audience.
Partner With Us
We’re always looking for unique partnerships in alignment with faculty expertise and partner interest. Through our work, we empower industries, government agencies and communities across the state, region, and the nation by applying smart, sustainable solutions in response to grand challenges.
For partnerships and further inquiries, please contact Soolyeon Cho, Associate Dean of Research, Doctoral Programs and Global Engagement at soolyeon.cho@ncsu.edu.