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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Associate Dean of Research, Doctoral Programs and Global Engagement; Professor of Architecture; Director of Building Energy Technology Lab (BETlab)
Director of Research Administration and Pre-Award
Pre-Award and Post-Award Services
Pre-Award Services
Post-Award Services
Request for Proposals (RFPs) & Opportunities
Announcements
- 2024 NEH Summer Stipends Webinar
- The National Endowment for the Humanities Summer Stipends program continues to focus on stimulating new research in the humanities and its publication by supporting the work of individual scholars doing research or writing. NEH is introducing changes in eligibility requirements: the stipend amount is expected to increase to $8,000 and submissions will be limited to one per institution. The new program guidelines will be posted by June 18, 2024.
- **Rescheduled** Webinar Date: July 10, 2024, 2 -3 p.m. EST Register Here»
External RFPs
- Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER), NSF 22-586
- The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation’s most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Activities pursued by early-career faculty should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. NSF encourages submission of CAREER proposals from early-career faculty at all CAREER-eligible organizations and especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities to apply.
- Who May Serve as PI: A Principal Investigator (PI) may submit only one CAREER proposal per annual competition. In addition, a Principal Investigator may not participate in more than three CAREER competitions. Proposals that are not reviewed (i.e., are withdrawn before review or are returned without review) do not count toward the three-competition limit.
- Deadline: July 24, 2024 @ 5pm
- Additional Info: https://new.nsf.gov/funding/opportunities/faculty-early-career-development-program-career
- RFP: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2022/nsf22586/nsf22586.pdf
- IConS’ Seed Grant
- The Institute for Connected-Sensor Systems (IConS) invites proposals for collaborative seed research projects in the field of design, manufacturing and deployment of connected sensors, sensing, and analytical systems. This RFP seeks to foster interdisciplinary collaboration between a minimum of two different NC State colleges to collaboratively advance knowledge and innovation in this important area.
- Deadline: July 19, 2024
- RFP: https://connected-sensors.ncsu.edu/request-for-proposals/
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:
- Helen Armstrong (Graphic Design and Industrial Design)
- Wayne Place (Architecture)
- Gavin Smith (Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning)
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. Thomas Barrie | City of Raleigh | $82,969 | Missing Middle Housing Study |
| Prof. Adam Walters | NC Forest Service | $47,129 | Urban Forestry Best Management Practices for Under-Resourced NC Communities |
| 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 |
| Prof. Charles Flink | Biltmore Farms | $55,000 | Biltmore West Study |
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.