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Research Resources Expanded

The Office of Research has partnered with Hanover to expand research resources to the AU community. These resources include funding alerts for a wide range of federal and non-federal opportunities, grant calendars that are focused on specific fields of discipline, informative webinars on subjects such as early career and mid-career funding opportunities, research writing strategies, and much more.

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There are many ways to connect with AU research! Learn about externally sponsored awards from government agencies and foundations received by faculty to conduct impactful research. Listen to podcasts such as SIS Big World that shines a spotlight on complex ideas and issues that matter and Lobes & Robes that makes neuroscience for everyone. Follow us on Twitter for research highlights and upcoming events.

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Anthony Fontes, “The kidnappers are the police”: Criminal governance and forced migration in Central America

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