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We wish everyone a nice holiday weekend and look forward to reconnecting with you on Tuesday, September 2.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The next NSF Division of Environmental Biology virtual office hour, on <strong>September 9<\/strong>, will focus on how to write a great proposal. While some content may be specific to DEB, much of it will be transferrable to other NSF divisions. Click <a href=\"https:\/\/links-2.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fwww.nsf.gov%2Fevents%2Fnsf-deb-virtual-office-hour-how-write-great-proposal%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery\/1\/01010198eb81ae52-90e5081d-5241-45a2-bede-ee8ad3e5601a-000000\/-j8uHxYYM-I-DB8bwrmaFq0whMvlmOoSWyMrGdllDVs=420\">here<\/a> to learn more and register.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The US Department of Energy BES Early Career Network is hosting a Fireside Chat with Dr. Ismaila Dabo on <strong>September 10<\/strong>. This session, meant to facilitate discussions on career paths and lessons learned, is ideal for early-career scientists, including graduate students and postdocs. Learn more and register to attend <a href=\"https:\/\/links-1.govdelivery.com\/CL0\/https:%2F%2Fscience-doe.zoomgov.com%2Fwebinar%2Fregister%2FWN_s11XgPlIRT-q1OTJ5wASbg%3Futm_medium=email%26utm_source=govdelivery%23%2Fregistration\/1\/01000198ed032aad-a3dcd186-9253-4e0b-a7c6-65dd98be98df-000000\/q4srBCbmpNN4RX32pgB7yCUS9482qSfDnJ-PhLG6lnQ=420\">here<\/a>. \u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Institutional Review Board (IRB) has developed a new protocol form to replace Forms A, D, and E in preparation for the implementation of DASH Research IRB coming in November. The new form, available here, is effective for protocols submitted <strong>after September 19<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The internal selection process for the <strong>FY26 NSF S-STEM competition<\/strong> has launched in InfoReady Review. See the details in the limited submission competitions table below.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Whether you need a long-term strategic plan for your research or just aren\u2019t sure which sponsors to target for your project, the Pre-Award Services team is here to help! Learn more about our <strong>research development services<\/strong> <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.utc.edu\/research\/research-and-sponsored-programs\/pre-award-services\/research-development\">here<\/a><\/strong> and submit your request for research development support through InfoReady Review <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tennessee.infoready4.com\/#freeformCompetitionDetail\/1990010\">here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><u>Limited Submission Competitions<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The following programs have a limited submission requirement. 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