[Faculty] From my inbox: trainings, funding opportunities, and free AAAS memberships!

[Craig, Zelieann R - (zelieann)]

Dear Colleagues:

I hope you are doing well. I am writing to highlight a few research-related opportunities that I
have become aware of recently.  I hope that you can take advantage of at least one of them and also help me spread the word.

TRAININGS
Inclusive Mentoring of Undergraduate Researchers – Wednesdays during February 2026
Each semester, the Vertically Integrated Projects<https://uavip.arizona.edu/about/overview> team offers a six-hour training for mentors (faculty, staff, postdocs and graduate students) who are actively involved, or plan to become involved, in mentoring undergraduate students in research. The training is set up as four 1.5-hour participatory online meetings. VIP Team Leaders, potential VIP leaders, and others mentoring or planning to mentor undergraduate students are welcome to join this community of mentors.
More Information: Inclusive Mentoring of Undergraduate Students<https://uavip.arizona.edu/inclusive-mentoring-undergraduate-researchers>

FUNDING
Undergraduate Student-Initiated Original Research Program – Mon March 2nd, 2026
The Office of Research & Partnerships (ORP) provides funding for undergraduate students at The University of Arizona to pursue their own research questions with faculty mentors of their choice. Each year, 10-15 awardees are competitively selected by a cross-campus multidisciplinary committee to receive up to $1,500 each for the research project. Awardees participate in a student forum in the Fall to report progress.
More Information: Undergraduate Student Initiated Original Research Program Application<https://arizona.box.com/s/vnb4j1f0tcr2ml5iy4oycvgk996qy6r3>

AFRI Grants for Education & Workforce Development – various due dates
The 2026 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Education and Workforce Development (EWD) program has approximately $39.7 million available to support research, education, extension, and integrated projects that strengthen the food and agricultural workforce. Eligible activities include K–14 professional development, youth education, community college training, undergraduate research, predoctoral and postdoctoral fellowships, and workforce development workshops.
More Information: AFRI Education & Workforce Development Notice of Funding Opportunity<https://arizona.box.com/s/xt2tbvxe6m5bakfho11bpbmsd9gvt4ti>


RESOURCES
Free Membership at American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS): The University of Arizona recently became an institutional member of the AAAS, the world’s largest multidisciplinary scientific association dedicated to advancing science, engineering, and innovation for the benefit of all. UA faculty, students, and staff are eligible to claim a complimentary AAAS Elemental Membership. Benefits include access to the AAAS Member Community, policy alerts, discounts, career resources, and eligibility for AAAS member only awards.
More Information: UA Free AAAS Membership Announcement<https://research.arizona.edu/announcements/u-faculty-staff-and-students-eligible-free-membership-aaas>


Cheers,

Zelieann



[The University of Arizona block 'A' logo.]
Zelieann R Craig, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Research, College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences
Associate Professor, School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences
THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

Bioscience Research Labs, 355
PO Box 210090 | Tucson, AZ 85721
Office: 520-621-8082 |
zelieann at arizona.edu
Pronouns: she/her/ella
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