OSIRIS-APEX spacecraft takes selfie with Earth during flyby
The spacecraft of the U of A-led OSIRIS-APEX mission performed a "slingshot" maneuver around Earth as part of its journey to catch up with its mission target, asteroid Apophis.
Ecological winners: Why some species dominate the planet
Analyzing plant dispersion data from across the globe, researchers at the University of Arizona found that the most abundant species have adapted to tolerate a wide range of climates. Their findings could inform future conservation efforts.
Workplace Innovation Now (WIN) AI Challenge
Request Ticket // Limit: One application per department
O. Neto (Global Health Institute)
Limiting Language
An organization may only serve as a Lead Organization on one application for each of the three challenges. An organization may be a partner on more than one application if each one proposes a separate and distinct solution. And each application must be submitted by a different, eligible Lead Organization.
External Deadline
12/11/2025 (Registration); 1/28/2026 (Full Application)
Internal Deadline
Dec. 5
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ASCENDR Research Grant Program – 2026 Cycle
Institutionally Coordinated // Limit: 2 // Tickets Available: 2
This opportunity is being institutionally coordinated by Research Development Services and the Office of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives. If you are interested, please contact Riley McIssac and Cody Nicholls.
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Limit on number of proposals per university: 2
About ASCENDR
External Deadline
2/27/2026
Internal Deadline
Dec. 19
ASCENDR Research Grant Program – 2026 Cycle
Institutionally Coordinated // Limit: 2 // Tickets Available: 2
This opportunity is being institutionally coordinated by Research Development Services and the Office of Hispanic Serving Institution Initiatives. If you are interested, please contact Riley McIssac and Cody Nicholls.
Limiting Language
Limit on number of proposals per university: 2
About ASCENDR
External Deadline
2/27/2026
Internal Deadline
Dec. 19
Data.org Activate AI: Economic Opportunity Challenge
Notify Limited Submissions of Your Intent to Submit a Proposal Please include a brief summary of the planned project scope // Limit: Must notify if there are two or more planned institutional proposals
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External Deadline
1/8/2026
Internal Deadline
Dec. 19
Breakthrough Science Initiative Awards Program (Ono Initiative)
Apply to Internal Competition // Limit: 2 // Tickets Available: 2
Limiting Language
Each Nominating Institution may nominate up to two (2) applicants in Chemical Biology Research.
External Deadline
2/3/2026 (LOI); 5/15/2026 (Full Proposal)
Internal Deadline
Dec. 3
Integrating clinical trials research administration into the Office of Research and Partnerships
Effective Nov. 17, 2025, the clinical trials team will transfer from the University of Arizona Health Sciences to the Office of Research and Partnerships. The strategic realignment is designed to accelerate the journey from discovery to real-world impact, furthering the University of Arizona’s position as a leader in translational research.
Last Updated
Nov. 17
NCI Pathway to Independence Award for Early-Stage Postdoctoral Researchers (K99/R00 - Independent Clinical Trial Required) - February 2026 Deadline
Limit: 4* (see below) // Tickets Available: 3
Cancer Data Science // Limit: 1 // Tickets Available: 1
Cancer Control Science // Limit: 1 // Tickets Available: 0
J. Llavona-Ortiz (Cancer Center)
Molecular Precision/Cancer Prevention // Limit: 1 // Tickets Available: 1
External Deadline
2/17/2026
Internal Deadline
Feb. 10, 2026
Recordings at Risk - Thirteenth Cycle (Feb 2026 Deadline)
Apply to Internal Competition // Limit: 1 // Tickets Available: 1
Limiting Language
Applicant organizations may submit only one application per cycle.
Program Overview
Recordings at Risk is a national regranting program administered by CLIR to support the preservation of rare and unique audio, audiovisual, and other time-based media of public value through digital reformatting.
External Deadline
2/24/2026
Internal Deadline
Dec. 3