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Statistical research center opening at Iowa State offers convenient ‘treasure trove’ of data for Iowa scientists

September 11, 2025

After a decade of planning, a new Federal Statistical Research Data Center opens this month on Iowa State University’s campus. This gateway to immense federal data resources can be used by scientists across many fields. A grand opening, Sept. 17, will introduce the new facility to interested users. The event, from 10-11:30 a.m., will take place in Heady Hall Room 368A, and feature a presentation by Rachelle Hill, FSRDC lead for the Census Bureau. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Hill and other FSRDC leaders and view the center.

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Iowa Nutrient Research Center opens request for new proposals, due May 2nd

March 12, 2025

The Iowa Nutrient Research Center is accepting new proposals for research projects designed to reduce nitrate and phosphorus in Iowa’s water. The center invites proposals for water quality projects that will benefit farmers, landowners, agribusinesses, policy makers and communities.

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Awards: Strategic Seed Grants for Facilities & Equipment (2024)

January 31, 2025

The AES funded 8 requests for equipment or infrastructure to advance research and research capacity for existing Hatch/Multistate Projects.
Selected For Support (CALS funding unless noted otherwise)

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Awards: Strategic Seed Grants for Facilities & Equipment (2023)

November 15, 2023

The AES funded 8 requests for equipment or infrastructure to advance research and research capacity for existing Hatch/Multistate Projects.
Selected For Support

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CALS Strategic Seed Grants for Equipment and Infrastructure - Year 3

September 7, 2023

2023 Strategic Seed Grants Call for Proposals

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CALS Academy for Team Science Announces Three Projects Selected for Funding

June 29, 2023

Three innovative projects have been selected for funding through the CALS Academy for Team Science (CATS) program. These research teams and their programs exemplify the college's commitment to empowering people with the skills and knowledge to improve global food security, protect the planet’s resources and agricultural capacity, and navigate a broad array of social challenges to the benefit of Iowa, the nation, and the world.

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CATS: CALS Academy for Team Science - Request for Proposals

April 2, 2023

We’re looking for teams working on ag and life sciences research! Two $40,000 internal grants and up to five $5,000 grants will be awarded. More...

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Awards: Strategic Seed Grants for Facilities & Equipment (2022)

December 2, 2022

The AES funded 8 requests for equipment or infrastructure to advance research and research capacity for for existing Hatch/Multistate Projects.
Selected For Support

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Strategic Seed Grants for Facilities & Equipment

September 16, 2022

YEAR TWO! The AES invites proposals to advance research and research capacity through investing in equipment and/or supporting infrastructures for existing Hatch/Multistate Projects.

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NIFA Webinars

August 18, 2022

Regional Innovation and Demonstration of Climate-smart Agriculture for Future Farms (CAFF)
NIFA invites the public to participate in an informational webinar on Sept. 1 at 4:30 p.m.

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Call for Proposals: NSF Regional Innovation Engines Teambuilding Support

May 9, 2022

Concept Outlines due 30 June! Concept outlines are not limited submission.

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Call for Proposal: Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Investigation

April 26, 2022

According to information published by USDA APHIS, the current HPAI outbreaks have been detected in commercial and backyard poultry flocks in 29 states, posing an urgent threat to the U.S. poultry industry.

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New Required PI Training Added to Learn@ISU

April 21, 2022

Regulatory agencies have recently indicated a need to document investigator familiarity with responsibilities associated with sponsored work.

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CARES Team wins CYtation Award

March 31, 2022

Earlier this year, the chairs of CALS departments nominated the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Research Excellence Support (CARES) Team pre-award coordinators for a CYtation Team Award. Why?

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New AES Website

March 25, 2022

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Statistical research center opening at Iowa State offers convenient ‘treasure trove’ of data for Iowa scientists