Opportunities

Faculty Pathways: Writing Retreat

Faculty Affairs is offering a semi-structured writing time each week during the month of February. The format includes a 20-30 minute didactic (i.e., writing-related presentations) session, and the remaining time is dedicated to writing. Upcoming sessions on Feb. 9, 16 and 23.

Apply now for the University Outreach and Engagement Awards

Ohio State is seeking nominations of programs, scholars and practitioners for the 2024 University Outreach and Engagement Awards, which honor faculty, staff, students and community partners for outstanding achievement in producing engaged scholarship and community impact. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28.

Call for proposals: Programs of Excellence in Engaged Scholarship

To support and promote high-impact engaged scholarship, the Office of Outreach and Engagement has instituted a process to certify programs of excellence in engaged scholarship. The certification process seeks to identify and certify up to 20 projects annually that demonstrate excellence in community-engaged scholarship and meet the criteria of high-impact engaged scholarship. Applications are due Feb. 28.

Nominations sought for 2024-25 Ohio State Artist Laureate

The Office of Academic Affairs is seeking nominations for the 2024-25 Ohio State Artist Laureate. The program is designed to help the university achieve one of the main goals of its academic plan: to enhance impact through external engagement. The goal is to bring the arts to underserved communities across the state and to engage with those communities in shared experiences that will, ideally, enrich and inform audience and Laureate alike. Nominations are due Feb. 16.

Join a Faculty Network!

Ohio State’s Faculty Networks create opportunities for our faculty to socialize with colleagues, discuss shared interests and concerns, and easily access valuable resources. Planned informal gatherings hosted on and off campus are designed to forge connections at Ohio State and in the surrounding community.

Faculty Affairs events calendar

Faculty Affairs has a wide range of engaging events throughout the year. Check out the events calendar for the latest. The calendar will be updated on a regular basis.

PCORI Engagement Awards info session

Please join Foundation Relations on Feb. 15 from 2-3 p.m. for an overview and discussion of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Capacity Building, Dissemination and Stakeholder Convening Support engagement awards, including eligibility, application components and the review process. The overview will also cover general aspects of previously funded projects and provide guidance on what a well-aligned and compelling proposal should contain.

Applications open for the annual OSEP awards

In collaboration with Ohio State Energy Partners (OSEP), the Office of Academic Affairs has opened a call for grant proposals that align with the university's sustainability goals; align with advancing access, engagement and inclusive excellence goals; or provide research opportunities (in all disciplines) to students who have limited exposure to undergraduate research and experiential learning opportunities. Submissions are due March 11. Faculty, staff and students are eligible to apply. Awards range from $10,000 to $50,000.

Submit a proposal for an Engagement Grant

The Office of Outreach and Engagement provides funding to faculty and/or faculty-led teams, and university staff that hold PI status with the annual Engagement Grants program. Grants are awarded at a maximum amount of $15,000 to support development of impact reports for programs, performances or exhibits; development of a public policy document or impact report; development or implementation of a program, performance, exhibition, or initiative based upon previous research, assessment, or community stakeholder/public input; or enhance or expand a program that extends community access to the university, broadly defined. Proposals are due March 4.