Prohibiting DeepSeek on University Devices and Networks

From the Office of the CIO:

Dear students and colleagues,
Since January, the launch of a new artificial intelligence application called DeepSeek, owned by a Chinese firm, has raised significant security and privacy concerns over potential exposure of personal and research data. State and federal agencies as well as private companies are taking different regulatory approaches and implementing new directives to address these concerns.

Last Updated
March 19

What happens if someone who is participating in a Research Project funded by the PHS/NIH does not comply with the Conflicts of Interest & Commitment Policy?

In accord with PHS/NIH policy (42 CFR § 50.605(3)), a retrospective review will be conducted if the Office for Responsible Outside Interests determines that an Investigator participating in any University project funded by the PHS/NIH (excluding Phase I SBIR/STTR grants) has not (a) complied with this Policy; or (b) complied with a required FCOI management plan; or (c) disclosed a SFI or SPI in a timely manner to allow appropriate review and management.

Does the public have access to conflict of interest information?

For Research Projects funded by PHS/NIH agencies, excluding Phase I SBIR/STTR grants, the University is required to respond within five (5) business days of receipt of a written request from a member of the public for information regarding determination of an FCOI of senior/key personnel for the funded project. Such public requests must comply with the requirements of 42 CFR § 50.605(a)(5) and 45 CFR § 94.5(a)(5) of the NIH grants policy.

Pursuant to A.R.S. § 38-509, all disclosures of Substantial Interests, as defined by A.R.S. § 38-502, are available for public inspection.

2025 Google PhD Fellowship Program

Limit: 4 // Tickets Available: 0
Z. Chen (Electrical and Computer Engineering) 
M. Singh (Computer Science)
M. Pacenti (Electrical and Computer Engineering) 
I. Johnson (Pharmacology - COM-T)


Google PhD Fellowships directly support graduate students as they pursue their PhD, as well as connect them to a Google Research Mentor.

External Deadline
5/15/2025
Internal Deadline
March 26

The Conservation, Food & Health Foundation - Support for Programs in Developing World (2025 - Grant Round 2)

Limit: 1 // Tickets Available: 0

M. Baro (Anthropology) 

Eligibility
In fairness to other organizations seeking support, we ask that organizations submit only one concept application per round of funding.

Description
The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation seeks to protect the environment, improve food production, and promote public health in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. 

External Deadline
6/15/2025
Internal Deadline
April 9

PhRMA Foundation: 2025 Drug Discovery Postdoctoral Fellowship

No Applicants // Limit: 1 postdoctoral applicant per lab

The PhRMA Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Drug Discovery supports individuals (U.S. and non-U.S. citizens) engaged in a multidisciplinary, collaborative research training program at an accredited U.S. university that will extend their credentials in drug discovery research.

Eligibility

External Deadline
4/15/2025
Internal Deadline
April 8

PhRMA Foundation: 2025 Drug Delivery Postdoctoral Fellowship

No Applicants // Limit: 1 postdoctoral applicant per lab

The PhRMA Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Drug Delivery supports individuals (U.S. and non-U.S. citizens) engaged in a multidisciplinary, collaborative research training program at an accredited U.S. university that will extend their credentials in drug delivery research, including basic pharmaceutics, biopharmaceutics, pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical biotechnology, or biomedical engineering.

Eligibility

External Deadline
4/15/2025
Internal Deadline
April 8

PhRMA Foundation: 2025 Drug Delivery Predoctoral Fellowship

Limit: 1 predoctoral applicant per lab

M.P. Resmi (Ganesh Lab, Department of Molecular Medicine) 

The PhRMA Foundation Predoctoral Fellowship in Drug Delivery provides support for promising students (U.S. and non-U.S. citizens) in advanced stages of training and thesis research in drug delivery research, including basic pharmaceutics, biopharmaceutics, pharmaceutical technology, pharmaceutical biotechnology, or biomedical engineering.

Eligibility

External Deadline
4/15/2025
Internal Deadline
April 8

PhRMA Foundation: 2025 Translational Medicine Predoctoral Fellowships

No Applicants // Limit: 1 predoctoral applicant per lab

The PhRMA Foundation’s Predoctoral Fellowship in Translational Medicine supports promising students (U.S. and non-U.S. citizens) in advanced stages of training and thesis research in translational medicine.

Eligibility
Only one predoctoral applicant per lab may apply for this award. If multiple applicants apply, they will automatically be ineligible. Potential applicants and their thesis advisors and/or lab managers should decide who should apply.

External Deadline
4/15/2025
Internal Deadline
April 8