Division of Research

Resources for Research and Public Impact

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Resources for Research and Public Impact

The Research and Public Impact (RPI) Working Group supports colleagues at Brown with research-practice partnerships and research proposals (primarily but not exclusively to federal funding agencies) that include K-12 or other community-based Broader Impacts* activities.

A committee affiliated with the University's Community Engagement Council, the RPI Working Group builds understanding of and capacity for research and teaching partnerships that advance positive social and educational changes within and beyond the University. This work helps faculty align their research efforts with Brown’s Community Engagement Agenda, the expectations of many funders, and the priorities of community partners.

RPI Working Group members include community engagement and broader impacts experts from the Annenberg Institute, the Brown University Library, the Dean of the Faculty office, the Division of Pre-College and Undergraduate Programs, the Division of Research, the Sheridan Center for Teaching and Learning, and the Swearer Center for Public Service.

To learn more and get connected with a member of the Research and Public Impact Working Group, contact rpiwg@brown.edu. Also see Research and Public Impact | Swearer Center for Public Service.

Current Events

Spring 2025: It's NSF CAREER Season!

Once again, Research Strategy and Development will hold three events to help Brown faculty develop full proposals for an NSF CAREER award (sponsor deadline: July 23; due to Sponsored Projects by July 15).

2025 Federal Proposal Development Workshop (Virtual): Secure an NSF CAREER Award: February 13, 1-4:30 p.m.

Presented by the AtKisson Training Group as part of a two-day series on proposal development. Session II of this workshop will focus on NSF CAREER awards.
Space is limited. Brief applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of Jan. 31. More information.

Informational Workshop (Virtual), with a focus on Broader Impacts: April 8, 12-1 p.m.

Hear from past recipients about best practices and receive direct advice to help optimize your chances to secure the award.
Register by March 27.

Mock Panel: Week of June 16

RSD/Division of Research facilitates a mock panel of scientists in your field at Brown.
In advance of the live session, reviewers will read and critique your proposal as they would on an actual NSF review section, sharing their insights in person during the week of June 16 (to be scheduled according to yours’ and panelist’s availability).
Register by April 14. Proposals are due to RSD by June 9 to be distributed to reviewers.

Summary of Important Dates

Event	Event Date	Important Information	Other Dates to Know
2025 Federal Proposal Development Workshop (Virtual)	Feb. 13, 1-4:30 p.m.	Registration Information	Registration Deadline: Jan. 31
Informational Workshop on Broader Impacts With Past Recipients (Virtual)	April 8, 12-1 p.m.	Registration Information	Registration Deadline: March 27
Mock Panel	Week of June 16	Expression of Interest	EOI Due: April 14 Proposals Due to RSD: June 9

Event

Event Date

Important Information

Other Dates to Know

2025 Federal Proposal Development Workshop (Virtual)

Feb. 13, 1-4:30 p.m.

Registration Information

Registration Deadline: Jan. 31

Informational Workshop on Broader Impacts With Past Recipients (Virtual)

April 8, 12-1 p.m.

Registration Information

Registration Deadline: March 27

Mock Panel

Week of June 16

Expression of Interest

EOI Due: April 14

Proposals Due to RSD: June 9

Submission Deadlines

Due to Sponsored Projects or the BioMed Research Administration (BMRA): July 15
Proposal due to NSF: July 23

Proposal Development Tasks and Timeline

Fall 2024 - February/March 2025

Prior to the NSF CAREER Information Workshop (April 8th)

Prior to Mock Panel Submission (June 9th)

Prior to Full Submission to OSP (July 15th)

Past Events

Virtual Talk: Importance of Community Engagement and Partnerships in Research (March 1, 2023)

ES/BI hosted a virtual talk by Dr. Alicia Knoedler PhD, Head of the Office of Integrative Activities (OIA), National Science Foundation. Dr. Knoedler shared her insights on best practices for developing research projects in partnership with communities, and how to leverage resources within the NSF to create better "Broader Impacts" for NSF proposals. The recording can be accessed through this Google folder (Brown shibboleth login required).

Resources

The offices that comprise the Research and Public Impacts Working Group offer a variety of resources for developing proposals that require broader impact components, as well as outreach and engaged scholarship activities.