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New Genomic Data Sharing (GDS) policy

January 24, 2025

I’m reaching out to inform you of an update to genomic data management standards and practices from the National Institutes of Health, and about a new Purdue resource to support faculty whose work requires them to meet the new requirements.

Karen Plaut - Leadership news

January 10, 2025

I am writing to let you know that I have decided to retire on June 30. I have really enjoyed working as your Executive Vice President for Research over these last two years, during which we’ve worked together to obtain record research funding, improved our regulatory processes, and have rewarded and communicated the great science that you have all been a part of. These last few years in research have been a great culmination of my career and it has been wonderful to meet and work with so many of you.

Mark Lewis - PARI Year In Review Introduction

December 20, 2024

Welcome to PARI 2024, The Year in Review. This collection of articles and highlights from this year underscores the impressive, vast array of research taking place at the Purdue Applied Research Institute (PARI). And the recognition in various news outlets throughout the year is a testament to our ever-growing scope and impact.

Karen Plaut - December Dimensions of Discovery Introduction

December 19, 2024

During 2024, important Boilermaker breakthroughs and research developments were highlighted in Dimensions of Discovery. With $648 million in research awards in this fiscal year and a $3 billion active research portfolio, I am awed and enormously proud of the progress that has been made this year to impact lives and change the world for the better.

New workshop offered to faculty: ‘Taking Your Research Public with Op-Eds’

November 1, 2024

The Purdue Policy Research Institute is expanding its op-ed initiative to collaborate with the Office of Research on a new workshop for faculty. On Nov. 19, PPRI Faculty Fellow Kathryn Cramer Brownell, will lead the workshop “Taking Your Research Public with Op-Eds: Why and How To Do It.”

Karen Plaut - October Dimensions of Discovery Introduction

October 30, 2024

As we read in the news daily, AI tools are no longer confined to computer science laboratories – they're driving advancements in fields as diverse as biology, engineering and social sciences. This is evident at Purdue, where we embrace AI to accelerate discovery and reshape how research is conducted — all while contributing to AI’s evolution.

Purdue announces new funding for faculty seeking National Institutes of Health (NIH) R01 grants

October 15, 2024

The Office of Research has announced a new program that provides pilot funding to faculty members who are submitting applications for a second or third R01 grant. The program is known as the Purdue Multiple NIH R01 Award Program, or R012.

Introducing PERA: Purdue's New Research Administration System is Now Live!

October 7, 2024

I am proud to announce that after more than a year of planning, the Purdue Excellence in Research Administration system, or PERA, is now live!

Laboratory and University Core Facility Research Equipment Program accepting applications for funding

October 4, 2024

The Office of Research has announced the renewal of the Laboratory and University Core Facility Research Equipment Program to support researchers wanting to purchase the most up-to-date research equipment.

Karen Plaut - September Dimensions of Discovery Introduction

September 30, 2024

When invited to speak to groups, I often talk about Purdue’s public service mission which plays out with many public benefits such as medical, technical, and educational breakthroughs, but today I want to highlight another: competitiveness.

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