From grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu Fri Oct 12 17:07:37 2007 From: grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu (grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu) Date: Fri, 12 Oct 2007 17:07:37 -0400 Subject: [Grants-dist] Research Opportunities Message-ID: <6FAABD1159263A4B84B126D9C2FCFD529D87EA@CUMAIL1.CAMPUS.CU.CLEMSON.EDU> Take a look at the SSTI Weekly Digest which has been pasted at the end of the dated opportunities. * * * * * * * Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts October 12, 2007 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/WeeklyIndex.cfm?WeekEnding=10-12-2007 NIH Requiring Mandatory Use of the Electronic Financial Status Report System in the eRA Commons Beginning October 1, 2007 * * * * * * * Commerce Business Daily for this week: http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-10-12-07.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-10-11-07.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-10-10-07.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-10-09-07.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-10-08-07.htm NSF, NIH and ACS deadlines have been updated in the Research Opportunities continuous list at the bottom of the page. To view the continuous list of Research Opportunities and items you may have missed please click on the following URL: http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/opportunities.htm * * * * * * * * To view The Grant Advisor http://www.grantadvisor.com/tgaplus/ * * * * * * * * Current Fringe Rates, Indirect Rates, and Tuition Remission Rates are listed at the bottom. * * * * * * * * October 30, 2007 DOE US Department of Energy Golden Field Office Development of Saccharifying Enzymes for Commercial Use Modification 6 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 222 November 1, 2007 DOI Department of the Interior U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Analyses of DNA samples to identify juvenile winter and spring run salmon. Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 660 November 5, 2007 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Hepatitis B Clinical Research Network (U01) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 663 November 9, 2007 National Eye Institute National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences National Institute of General Medical Sciences National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (letter of intent due Nov. 9, 2007; application due Dec. 10, 2007) Limited Competition for Countermeasures Against Chemical Threats (CounterACT) Research Centers of Excellence (U54) (RFA-NS-08-004) Grant http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-08-004.html November 12, 2007 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Communications Technology Concept Paper Solicitation Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 664 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Forensic DNA Research and Development Concept Paper Solicitation Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 665 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Research and Development in Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Odontology Concept Paper Solicitation Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 666 November 19, 2007 DOT U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline &Hazardous Material Safety Administration PHMSA Pipeline State Program One Call Grant Modification 6 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=14 866 November 26, 007 National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (letter of intent due Nov. 26, 2007; application due Jan. 25, 2008) NIAID Science Education Awards (R25) (PAR-08-003) Application Receipt/Submission Date(s): Multiple dates, see annoucement. Grant http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-003.html November 28, 2007 NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Headquarters ROA 2007: E.2 Integration of Advanced Concepts and Vehicles into the Next Generation Air Transportation System (NextGen) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 658 December 5, 2007 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Computational Tools for Research in Neuroscience, Behavioral Science and Mental Health: STTR [R41/R42/R43/R44] Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=14 987 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=14 988 December 7, 2007 USDA United States Department of Agriculture CSREES Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program - Western Region Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 662 December 11, 2007 National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases National Institute of Child Health and Human Development NIDDK Limited Competition for Continuation of the Prospective Study of Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (U01) (RFA-DK-07-501) Grant http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-07-501.html December 14, 2007 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Identification of Factors Associated with Failure of Arteriovenous Fistulas to Mature in Hemodialysis Patients (U01) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 654 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Data Coordinating Center for the HALT-Polycystic Kidney Disease Trials (U01) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 655 January 7, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks Modification 3 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=10 666 NSF National Science Foundation Integrative Hybrid and Complex Systems (IHCS) Modification 4 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=12 55 NSF National Science Foundation Electronics, Photonics and Device Technologies (EPDT) Modification 6 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=76 34 January 11, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships in Polar Regions Research Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 667 January 15, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation Manufacturing Enterprise Systems Modification 3 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=10 771 NSF National Science Foundation Operations Research Modification 3 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=10 775 NSF National Science Foundation Materials Processing and Manufacturing Modification 5 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=76 40 NSF National Science Foundation NanoManufacturing Modification 5 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=76 41 NSF National Science Foundation Infrastructure Materials Applications and Structural Mechanics Modification 6 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=76 61 National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (letter of intent due Jan. 15, 2008; application due Feb. 15, 2008) Enhancing Developmental Biology Research at Undergraduate Institutions (R15) (RFA-HD-07-021) Grant http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-07-021.html January 23, 2008 DOE US Department of Energy Chicago Service Center Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint ResearchSolicitation; USDA, DOE Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 647 January 25, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institutes of Health Morris K. Udall Parkinson's Disease Centers of Excellence (P50) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=33 10 February 5, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Research on Social Work Practice and Concepts in Health (R01) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=12 222 Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Hyperglycemic Exacerbation of Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury after Ischemic Insult (R01) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=12 504 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Evolution of Infectious Diseases (R01) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=11 818 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institutes of Health Translational Research in Muscular Dystrophy (U01) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=33 07 February 12, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=84 25 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Midcareer Investigator Award in Mouse Pathobiology Research (K26) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=81 59 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institutes of Health Mentored Quantitative Research Development Award (K25) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=31 94 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health National Institutes of Health NIDDK Career Transition Award (K22) in Patient-Oriented Research Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=33 02 February 16, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Research on Social Work Practice and Concepts in Health (R03/R21) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=84 56 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=84 57 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Aging Musculoskeletal and Skin Extracellular Matrix (R21) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=85 46 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Exploratory/Developmental Clinical Research Grants in Obesity (R21) Modification 2 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=85 75 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Exploratory Studies in Cancer Detection, Diagnosis, and Prognosis (R21) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=87 96 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Nutrition and Diet in the Causation, Prevention, and Management of Heart Failure (R21) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=83 09 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Research On The Cognitive Sequelae Of Parkinson's Disease (R03/R21) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=83 14 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=83 15 February 21, 2008 National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Environmental Health Sciences Core Center Grants (P30) (RFA-ES-07-008) Grant http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-07-008.html * * * * * * * * SSTI Weekly Digest A Publication of the State Science and Technology Institute SSTI, 5015 Pine Creek Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43081 Phone: (614) 901-1690 http://www.ssti.org In the October 9, 2007 Supplement: SSTI Funding Supplement Guidelines Federal Funding Opportunities * Department of Defense * Virtual Intelligence Simulation program * Bacillus anthracis endospore decontamination technologies and systems * Supersonic combustion ramjet technologies and promising new technologies for hypersonic military applications * Information concerning current high-power-microwave-source technology capabilities * Information from engine and systems supplier teams to help formulate key subsystems and major components of development and validation programs * Research to identify the state of technology in high-energy laser drills within industry and academia * Rocket propulsion technology * Information regarding available technologies to be evaluated for their benefits to U.S. Marine Corps mobile Auxiliary Power Units * Anti-submarine warfare technologies * R&D in new technologies for infrared countermeasure systems * Department of Energy * EPSCoR Implementation Awards * Department of Health and Human Services * Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging program * Research investigating the epidemiology of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders * Proposals to develop a prophylactic candidate multivalent filovirus vaccine that protects against Ebola and Marburg viruses * Vaccine candidates for NIAID Category A or B Priority Pathogens or a candidate third-generation anthrax vaccine * R&D in promising new approaches and medical products to enhance platelet regeneration and yield improved survival * Applications to study the effects of radiation exposure combined with burn, wound, trauma and/or infection * Science education programs for K-12 students * Research on the mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of radiation injury from a nuclear accident or terrorist attack * National Science Foundation * EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Grant Program * Software for Real-World Systems Program * Instrumentation for Materials Research Program Foundation Funding Opportunities * American Federation for Aging Research * Breakthroughs in Gerontology initiative * Morris Animal Foundation * Studies to more rapidly advance knowledge for treating and preventing canine cancer * Winn Feline Foundation * Research into medical problems affecting cats Copyright State Science & Technology Institute 2007. NOTICE: All opportunities posted herein may be subject to change, modification, revision or cancellation at the discretion of the originating source. SSTI is not an originating or authoritative source for any of the announcements posted in the funding supplement. Readers are advised to address all questions and concerns about a particular opportunity to the appropriate point(s) of contact in the detailed solicitation or request for proposals. Readers also are strongly encouraged to monitor any new developments released by the originating sources. ________________________________ SSTI Funding Supplement Guidelines It has been over a year since the SSTI Weekly Funding Supplement became a members-only publication. We hope our membership finds great value in the publication for yourself and your constituents. It has been brought to our attention that some of our members are not following the redistribution guidelines. Please read the guidelines below and, if needed, take the necessary steps to regain compliance. If your organization is not in compliance, SSTI will discontinue your Funding Supplement subscription. The following guidelines apply: * Under no circumstances should the Funding Supplement be placed on a website accessible to the general public. * If the Funding Supplement is redistributed, SSTI should be included in that distribution list. Please include skinner at ssti.org in the list. * Recipients of the Funding Supplement may only post back-issues on internal/password-protected sites - with prior permission from SSTI. If you have any questions, please contact Noelle Sheets, director of membership services, at sheets @ ssti.org. return to the top of the page ________________________________ Federal Funding Opportunities Department of Defense (DoD) The Defense Intelligence Agency is soliciting proposals for its Virtual Intelligence Simulation program. This program is intended to support analytical training with new training methods based on the application of scenario-based simulations and gaming tools. Training is sought for entry-, mid-, and senior-level all-source, theater- and strategic-level analysts and their professional development as intelligence analysts. One award having a project period of up to five years is anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due Oct. 29, 2007. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DIA/ZD50/HHM402%2D07%2DR%2D0094/listing.html The Defense Threat Reduction Agency is seeking candidate Bacillus anthracis endospore decontamination technologies and systems to support the Interagency Biological Restoration Demonstration (IBRD). The IBRD is aimed at developing policies, methods, plans and applied technologies to restore large urban areas, military installations, and critical infrastructures following the release of a biological agent. Technologies evaluated during technical tests and demonstrations conducted under the IBRD will become visible to a number of additional U.S. government departments and agencies. No awards will be made for responses, which are due Oct. 26, 2007. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DTRA/DTRA01/CBX070007863/listing.html The Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals to advance supersonic combustion ramjet technologies and promising new technologies for hypersonic military applications. This effort will focus on the full spectrum of aerothermal, structural and chemical kinetic technology challenges to be overcome in developing hypersonic, air-breathing propulsion systems. Approximately $14.1 million over fiscal years 2008-13 is expected to be available for two contract awards, one in each of two technology areas. Eligibility is unrestricted for the first area, which focuses on fundamental, phenomenological efforts. Only small businesses are eligible for the second technology area, which is directed at the engineering development process. Awards will have a project period of up to two years. Notices of intent are due Oct. 11, 2007; proposals are due Nov. 13, 2007. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA%2D07%2D03%2DPRK/listing.htm l The Air Force is requesting information concerning current high-power-microwave-source technology capabilities for use as a counter-electronics payload that would not cause physical damage to buildings or harm to humans. Such capabilities may be available immediately, in the near-term, or through technology transition. Responses will be used by the government to perform studies and analyses of the industrial base for this technology for potential use in future Air Force weapons systems. No awards are anticipated for responses, which are due Nov. 1, 2007. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AAC/Reference%2DNumber%2D08%2DAAC%2DXR% 2DRFI%2D001/listing.html The Air Force is requesting information from engine and systems supplier teams to help formulate key subsystems and major components of development and validation programs. This work may be of significant interest to developers of propulsion, power and thermal management subsystems, due to the issues current air vehicles are encountering in the area of power and thermal management and the challenges future vehicles will bring to be able to achieve the capabilities required. Eligibility is unrestricted. Responses are due Nov. 28, 2007. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/Reference%2DNumber%2DRFI%2D08%2 D01%2DPKPA/listing.html The Department of the Army is conducting research to identify the state of technology in high-energy laser drills within industry and academia. Specifically, information is sought regarding laser R&D that can lead to a device capable of penetrating 20-30 centimeters of natural and man-made dense materials, from a distance of at least 50-100 meters, using one to multiple laser beams. No awards will be made for responses, which are due Nov. 19, 2007. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAB15/W909MY%2D08%2DR%2DHELD/listing.h tml The Army will be soliciting proposals for a competitive procurement for rocket propulsion technology. This includes research, development and testing of solid, gel and hybrid rocket propulsion technology for application in Army missile systems. Awards having a project period of up to five years are anticipated. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAH01/W31P4Q%2D08%2DR%2D8004/listing.h tml The Department of the Navy is requesting information regarding available technologies to be evaluated for their benefits to U.S. Marine Corps mobile Auxiliary Power Units. Some of the key areas under evaluation are fuel pre-processing, fuel reforming, solid oxide fuel cell stack technologies, contaminant mitigation, power conversion, power management, and bottoming cycles including stirling, thermal-electric and other technologies. This information will assist in the identification of science and technology gaps and opportunities available to further advance the state of the art. No awards will be made for responses, which are due Oct. 26, 2007. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/ONR/Reference%2DNumber%2DONR%2D07%2DRFI%2 D0009/listing.html The Navy will be soliciting white papers for anti-submarine warfare technologies. This includes the design, development, testing and analysis of hardware and software models and transitional systems in towed arrays, hull arrays, digital acoustic communications, software/signal processing, and distributed netted systems. Contract awards having a project period of up to five years may be made. The full solicitation, once released, will be open for one year from its publication date. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSEA/NAVSEAHQ/N0002408R5200/listing.html The Navy will be soliciting proposals for R&D in new technologies for infrared countermeasure systems that exploit the optical spectrum from infrared through ultraviolet to support military aircraft and ship systems. The areas of technical investigation will be broad, but with emphasis on electro-optical and infrared systems and techniques for countering infrared guided missile threats to tactical aircraft. One contract award having a project period of up to four years is anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/N00173/N00173%2D08%2DR%2DLS01/listing.htm l Department of Energy DOE invites applications for Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) Implementation Awards. EPSCoR is federal-state partnership program is designed to enhance the capabilities of designated states and territories to conduct sustainable and nationally competitive energy-related research. This funding opportunity seeks to improve states' academic research infrastructure in key science and technology energy-related areas identified by each state's EPSCoR governing committee. States and territories eligible under this notice include Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Kansas, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Wyoming, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands. Approximately $1 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for 1-2 grants having a project period of 3-6 years and a cost-sharing requirement of at least 50 percent. Awards of up to $750,000 per year may be made. All types of domestic entities may apply, except other federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after December 31, 1995. Applications are due Jan. 25, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 635 Department of Health and Human Services Note on deadlines and award terms: Application deadlines for the funding opportunities below adhere to the schedule of submission dates at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm , unless specified differently. The various funding mechanisms (e.g. R01, R03, R21) supported by these opportunities adhere to the descriptions and limitations described at http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/funding_program.htm . Some of the opportunities utilize the R01 (i.e. research project grant) funding mechanism, and these opportunities sometimes run in parallel with earlier announcements of identical scope that utilize different funding mechanisms. Links are provided within the solicitations to the related announcements in such cases. Specific funding information (e.g. anticipated funding amount, number of awards, project duration) will depend upon the quality, duration and costs of the applications received, unless specified otherwise. Note on eligibility: Unless otherwise noted in the description, eligibility for the opportunities below is defined as "open" by SSTI. Open eligibility is understood to include all of the following domestic or foreign entities: institutions of higher education; for-profit organizations, including small businesses; nonprofit organizations, including faith- or community-based organizations; eligible agencies of the federal government; state governments; tribal governments or organizations; minority-serving institutions; regional organizations; and U.S. territories or possessions. The National Institute on Aging and the Office of Dietary Supplements invite K08 and K23 applications for the Paul B. Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging program. This program provides 3-5 years of mentored career development support to clinically trained faculty members in strong research environments to enable them to gain skills and experience in aging research, under the guidance of a mentor or mentors, and to establish an independent program of research in this field. Approximately $1.8 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for 8-12 awards having a project period of 3-5 years. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. by the time of award, have a clinical doctoral degree, and have not received R01 or similar support as principal investigators. Applicants for the K23 mechanism also should have completed clinical specialty training by the time of award. Eligible are for-profit or nonprofit, public or private organizations, such as colleges, universities, hospitals and laboratories. Letters of intent are due Nov. 18, 2007; applications are due Dec. 18, 2007. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-08-006.html The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism invites R01, R03 and R21 applications to support research investigating the epidemiology of alcohol use and alcohol use disorders and the prevention of underage drinking, alcohol use disorders, and other alcohol-related harms. Eligibility is open (see note on eligibility above). More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-448.html . For R03 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-450.html . For R21 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-449.html . The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is soliciting proposals to develop a prophylactic candidate multivalent filovirus vaccine that protects against Ebola and Marburg viruses. Development should utilize platform technology such that the same basic development and manufacturing process is used to develop each component of the final multivalent vaccine. Contract awards having a project period of up to nine years are anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. Responses are due Dec. 18, 2007. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-AI-07-045.html NIAID is soliciting proposals to develop vaccine candidates for NIAID Category A or B Priority Pathogens or a candidate third-generation anthrax vaccine. Candidate vaccines eligible for support must have demonstrated safety and proof-of-concept efficacy in an animal model. Contract awards having a project period of up to seven years are anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. Responses are due Jan. 18, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-AI-07-046.html NIAID invites RC1 applications for R&D in promising new approaches and medical products to enhance platelet regeneration and yield improved survival. Safe and effective medical products are sought to mitigate and treat thrombocytopenia and to enhance platelet regeneration after radiation exposure from radiological and nuclear terrorist attacks. Approximately $4 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for 4-6 awards having a project period of up to 18 months. Applicants may request a budget for total costs of up to $1 million. Eligible are institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations; for-profit organizations, including small businesses; state governments; and eligible agencies of the federal government. Letters of intent are due Dec. 9, 2007; applications are due Jan. 9, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-07-036.html NIAID invites R21/R33 applications proposing to study the effects of radiation exposure combined with burn, wound, trauma and/or infection, with the ultimate goal of identifying countermeasures to minimize damage and increase survival following radiation combined injury. Approximately $3 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for 12-14 awards having a project period of up to five years. Eligible are domestic institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations; for-profit organizations, including small businesses; state governments; and eligible agencies of the federal government. Foreign organizations may only enter into consortium agreements with eligible organizations as the primary applicants. Letters of intent are due Dec. 21, 2007; applications are due Jan. 24, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-07-038.html NIAID invites R25 applications focused on developing science education programs for K-12 students. Such programs are expected to provide outreach to a large audience of students, directly or through their teachers, using approaches whose success can be measured. Awards having a project period of up to five years may be made. Eligibility is open to domestic organizations, except for faith- or community-based organizations and eligible agencies of the federal government (see note on eligibility above). Letters of intent are due Nov. 26, 2007. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-003.html NIAID invites R01 applications to support research on the mechanisms, diagnosis and treatment of radiation injury from a nuclear accident or terrorist attack. This includes support for (1) establishment of mechanisms of radiation damage to cells and tissues, (2) identification of radiation exposure-specific biomarkers, (3) development of biodosimetry methods and devices for triage of large populations in the wake of a nuclear or radiological event, and/or (4) development of medical countermeasures to mitigate and/or treat radiation injury. Approximately $4 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for 8-12 awards. Applicants may request a budget for direct costs of up to $250,000 per year. Eligible are domestic institutions of higher education; nonprofit organizations; for-profit organizations, including small businesses; state governments; and eligible agencies of the federal government. Foreign organizations may only enter into consortium agreements with eligible organizations as the primary applicants. Letters of intent are due Dec. 15, 2007; applications are due Jan. 15, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-07-039.html National Science Foundation (NSF) NSF is soliciting proposals for its Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR), a program directed at jurisdictions that historically have received lesser amounts of NSF R&D funding. Through the EPSCoR program, NSF establishes partnerships with government, higher education and industry to effect lasting improvements in a jurisdiction's research infrastructure, R&D capacity and its national R&D competitiveness. Twenty-five states, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands currently currently participate. Approximately $24 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for research infrastructure improvement grants having a project period of up to five years. Awards of up to $3 million per year may be made. Only organizations located in jurisdictions that meet EPSCoR criteria are eligible to submit proposals, which are due Jan. 4, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08500 NSF is soliciting proposals for the Software for Real-World Systems Program. This program seeks to bridge and transcend computer and information science and engineering (CISE) disciplines by encouraging collaborations that might include any of the subdisciplines of CISE to answer the question: How can software for real-world systems be designed, built and analyzed in elegant and powerful new ways? Approximately $10 million is expected to be available for 12-20 grants. Projects will be funded for durations and at levels commensurate with the size of the team and the scope of the research. Larger projects typically will be funded for up to three years at levels of up to $300,000 per year. The solicitation does not specify an organizational eligibility limit. Proposals are due Jan. 17, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07599 NSF is soliciting proposals for the Instrumentation for Materials Research Program. This program supports the development of research instruments that seek to (1) discover fundamental phenomena in materials; (2) synthesize, process or characterize the composition, structure, properties and performance of materials; and (3) improve the quality, expand the scope, and foster and enable the integration of research and education in research-intensive environments. Approximately $4 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for 20-25 awards having a duration of 1-3 years. The minimum award size is $70,000 for Ph.D.-granting institutions and $50,000 for non-Ph.D. granting institutions. Eligible are U.S. academic institutions of higher education, independent nonprofit research organizations, research museums, and legally incorporated consortia thereof. Proposals are due Jan. 10, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07600 return to the top of the page ________________________________ Foundation Funding Opportunities American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) AFAR, together with the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research, invites applications for the Breakthroughs in Gerontology initiative. This initiative is intended to support a small number of pilot research programs that may be of relatively high risk but which offer significant promise of yielding transforming discoveries in the fundamental biology of aging. The hope is that one or more of the funded research projects will lead to major new insights into the molecular factors that coordinate aging in multiple cells and tissues and the ways in which the aging process is differentially timed in long-lived species. One two-year award of $200,000 will be made in 2008. Proposed research may be conducted at any type of not-for-profit setting in the U.S. Applicants must be full-time faculty members at the rank of assistant professor or higher who have a strong record of independent publication beyond the postdoctoral level. Applications are due Dec. 17, 2007. For more information, visit http://www.afar.org/GlennBIG.html . Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) MAF is soliciting preproposals for multidisciplinary, multi-institutional studies to more rapidly advance knowledge for treating and preventing canine cancer. The specific goal of this prevention initiative is to promote and translate advances in canine genomics, basic research, and epidemiology into prevention and improved therapy of cancer in dogs. MAF is especially interested in cancers involving Golden Retrievers; however, the foundation also will consider studies that are able to train future researchers in cancer prevention. The total amount available for this five-year study is $500,000 to $1 million. Principal investigators should be established researchers with a proven track record of productivity in laboratory or population-based veterinary cancer research, or other relevant research that positions a team to develop novel approaches for cancer prevention. Proposals are due Jan. 1, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/scientists . Winn Feline Foundation The Winn Feline Foundation is soliciting proposals for research into medical problems affecting cats. The foundation is interested in all areas of feline health; however, it also has some dedicated funds for research into mediastinal lymphoma, feline infectious peritonitis, and inherited hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The foundation also is interested in projects that address problems in individual breeds. Grants of up to $15,000 may be made. Proposals are due Dec. 3, 2007. For more information, visit http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/Pages/Researchers.html . New F&A Schedule (Pending Federal approval) These rates are expected to be approved and should be used starting immediately on proposals being developed. For projects starting on or after July 1, 2007, for the duration of the award the rates will be: Organized Research - 47.5% Instruction - 45.0% Other Sponsored Activities - 34.0% For projects starting on or after July 1, 2008, for the duration of the award the rates will be: Organized Research - 48.0% Instruction - 45.0% Other Sponsored Activities -34.0% For projects starting on or after July 1, 2009, for the duration of the award the rates will be: Organized Research - 48.5% Instruction - 45.0% Other Sponsored Activities -34.0% Example: If you proposal starts September 1, 2007, your rate will be 47.5% for the life of the proposed project. New Fringe Rates Faculty - 24.1% Staff & Post-Docs - 30.2% Students - 5.1% Part-time & Retired - 15.9% Tuition Rates Tuition Rates 2007 - 2008 Fall $ 2,691.00 Spring $ 2,691.00 Summer I $ 1,035.00 Summer II $ 1,035.00 Total $ 7,452.00 2008 - 2009 Fall $ 2,826.00 Spring $ 2,826.00 Summer I $ 788.00 Summer II $ 788.00 Total $ 7,228.00 2009 - 2010 Fall $ 2,967.00 Spring $ 2,967.00 Summer I $ 827.00 Summer II $ 827.00 Total $ 7,588.00 2010 - 2011 Fall $ 3,115.00 Spring $ 3,115.00 Summer I $ 868.00 Summer II $ 868.00 Total $ 7,966.00 2011 - 2012 Fall $ 3,271.00 Spring $ 3,271.00 Summer I $ 911.00 Summer II $ 911.00 Total $ 8,364.00 Dianne M. Myers Grants Administrator College of Engineering and Science 113 Riggs Hall, Box 340901 Clemson, SC 29634-0901 864-656-5534 (p) 864-656-7244 (f) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The SFFP provides an opportunity for hands-on exposure to Air Force research challenges through eight to twelve week research residencies at participating facilities for full-time science and engineering faculty at U.S. colleges and universities. The Air Force SFFP offers a competitive stipend, relocation allowance, and a daily expense allowance for those who qualify. Potential fellows are strongly encouraged to contact an advisor at one of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) Directorates, the U.S. Air Force Academy, or the Air Force Institute of Technology to discuss their proposed research topic prior to applying to the program. A list of advisors can be found at http://www.asee.org/sffp/mentor.cfm. To apply today, go to http://asee.org/applysffp/. If you have questions regarding this program, please contact us at sffp at asee.org. RENEWALS: Awardees may apply for renewal of their award for a 2nd and 3rd year, providing they wish to renew at the same SFFP Laboraratory and with the same SFFP Research Advisor * * * * * * * Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts October 19, 2007 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/WeeklyIndex.cfm?WeekEnding=10-19-2007 NIH Requiring Mandatory Use of the Electronic Financial Status Report System in the eRA Commons Beginning October 1, 2007 * * * * * * * Commerce Business Daily for this week: http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-10-19-07.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-10-18-07.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-10-17-07.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-10-16-07.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-10-15-07.htm NSF, NIH and ACS deadlines have been updated in the Research Opportunities continuous list at the bottom of the page. To view the continuous list of Research Opportunities and items you may have missed please click on the following URL: http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/opportunities.htm * * * * * * * * To view The Grant Advisor http://www.grantadvisor.com/tgaplus/ * * * * * * * * Current Fringe Rates, Indirect Rates, and Tuition Remission Rates are listed at the bottom. * * * * * * * * November 14, 2007 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Research and Development in the Forensic Analysis of Fire and Arson Evidence Concept Paper Solicitation Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 698 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Communications Technology Concept Paper Solicitation Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 664 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Forensic DNA Research and Development Concept Paper Solicitation Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 665 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Research and Development in Forensic Anthropology and Forensic Odontology Concept Paper Solicitation Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 666 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Less Lethal Technologies Concept Paper Solicitation Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 677 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Sensors and Surveillance Technologies Call for Concept Papers Modification 2 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 678 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Geospatial Technology Concept Paper Solicitation Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 699 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Information-Led Policing Research, Technology Development, Testing, and Evaluation Concept Paper Solicitation Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 701 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Body Armor for Law Enforcement and Corrections Concept Paper Solicitation Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 706 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Personal Protective Equipment Concept Paper Solicitation Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 712 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Electronic Crime and Digital Evidence Recovery Concept Paper Solicitation Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 714 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Biometric Technologies Concept Paper Solicitation Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 715 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Research and Development in the Area of Controlled Substances Detection and Analysis Concept Paper Solicitation Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 716 November 17, 2007 HHS (letter of intent due Nov. 17, 2007; application due Jan. 17, 2008) Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Continued Development and Maintenance of Software (R01) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 724 December 5, 2007 EPA Environmental Protection Agency Region 1 - Request for Initial Proposals for EPA/Regional Dedicated Water Quality Program Funding Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 719 December 7, 2007 EPA Environmental Protection Agency Food Quality Protection Act/Strategic Agricultural Initiative Grant Program: Request for Applications-FY 2008 Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 696 December 11, 2007 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Research on Research Integrity (R21) Modification 2 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 605 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Research on Research Integrity (R03) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 607 December 12, 2007 DOE US Department of Energy Golden Field Office Hydrogen Education Development Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 707 December 24, 2007 National Cancer Institute (letter of intent due Dec. 24, 2007; full proposal due Jan. 24, 2008) Network for Translational Research (NTR): Optical Imaging in Multimodal Platforms (U54) (RFA-CA-08-002) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-08-002.html January 9, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Centers of Excellence in Chemical Methodologies and Library Development (P50) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 693 January 15, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes Program Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 711 January 23, 2008 DOD Department of Defense Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA Department of Defense (DOD) Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program (ALSRP) Therapeutic Development Award Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 691 January 30, 2008 National Center for Research Resources National Eye Institute National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases Office of Rare Diseases Human Tissue and Organ Research Resource (Limited Competition U42) (RFA-RR-07-006) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RR-07-006.html January 31, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Adapting Basic Cognitive Measures for Clinical Assessment of Schizophrenia (R01) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 690 * * * * * * * * New F&A Schedule (Pending Federal approval) These rates are expected to be approved and should be used starting immediately on proposals being developed. For projects starting on or after July 1, 2007, for the duration of the award the rates will be: Organized Research - 47.5% Instruction - 45.0% Other Sponsored Activities - 34.0% For projects starting on or after July 1, 2008, for the duration of the award the rates will be: Organized Research - 48.0% Instruction - 45.0% Other Sponsored Activities -34.0% For projects starting on or after July 1, 2009, for the duration of the award the rates will be: Organized Research - 48.5% Instruction - 45.0% Other Sponsored Activities -34.0% Example: If you proposal starts September 1, 2007, your rate will be 47.5% for the life of the proposed project. New Fringe Rates Faculty - 24.1% Staff & Post-Docs - 30.2% Students - 5.1% Part-time & Retired - 15.9% Tuition Rates 2007 - 2008 Fall $ 2,691.00 Spring $ 2,691.00 Summer I $ 1,035.00 Summer II $ 1,035.00 Total $ 7,452.00 2008 - 2009 Fall $ 2,826.00 Spring $ 2,826.00 Summer I $ 788.00 Summer II $ 788.00 Total $ 7,228.00 2009 - 2010 Fall $ 2,967.00 Spring $ 2,967.00 Summer I $ 827.00 Summer II $ 827.00 Total $ 7,588.00 2010 - 2011 Fall $ 3,115.00 Spring $ 3,115.00 Summer I $ 868.00 Summer II $ 868.00 Total $ 7,966.00 2011 - 2012 Fall $ 3,271.00 Spring $ 3,271.00 Summer I $ 911.00 Summer II $ 911.00 Total $ 8,364.00 Dianne M. Myers Grants Administrator College of Engineering and Science 113 Riggs Hall, Box 340901 Clemson, SC 29634-0901 864-656-5534 (p) 864-656-7244 (f) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts October 19, 2007 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/WeeklyIndex.cfm?WeekEnding=10-19-2007 NIH Requiring Mandatory Use of the Electronic Financial Status Report System in the eRA Commons Beginning October 1, 2007 * * * * * * * Commerce Business Daily for this week: http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-10-26-07.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-10-25-07.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-10-24-07.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-10-23-07.htm NSF, NIH and ACS deadlines have been updated in the Research Opportunities continuous list at the bottom of the page. To view the continuous list of Research Opportunities and items you may have missed please click on the following URL: http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/opportunities.htm * * * * * * * * To view The Grant Advisor http://www.grantadvisor.com/tgaplus/ * * * * * * * To see what's in the (State Science and Technology Institute) STTI Weekly Digest go to the bottom of this document. * * * * * * * * Current Fringe Rates, Indirect Rates, and Tuition Remission Rates are listed at the bottom. * * * * * * * * November 5, 2007 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health ELSI Regular Research Program (R01) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 741 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health The Role of Gastrointestinal Surgical Procedures in Amelioration of Obesity-Related Insulin Resistance and Diabetes Independent of Weight Loss (R01) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 743 November 14, 2007 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Body Armor for Law Enforcement and Corrections Concept Paper Solicitation Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 706 November 21, 2007 USDA (request for determination due Nov. 21, 2007; full proposal due Dec. 14, 2007) United States Department of Agriculture CSREES Outreach and Assistance for Socially Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers Competitive Grants Program Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 744 November 30, 2007 DHS Department of Homeland Security Preparedness - OG&T FY 2007 Fire Prevention and Safety Grant Program Grant http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=39958 December 5, 2007 EPA Environmental Protection Agency Source Reduction - Electronics Standards Development Grant Program Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 736 December 12, 2007 DOE US Department of Energy Golden Field Office Hydrogen Education Development Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 707 December 21, 2007 NSF (Letter of Intent due Dec 21, 2007 only for acquisition requests between $2 million and $4 million.; full proposal due Jan. 24, 2008) National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation Program Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 759 December 24, 2007 DOC Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Cooperative Institute: Earth System Modeling for Climate Applications Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 752 DOC Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Cooperative Institute: Alaska and Related Arctic Research Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 753 January 16, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=96 73 January 17, 2008 USDA United States Department of Agriculture CSREES International Science and Education Grants Program Grant, Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 745 January 18, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Programs of Excellence in Scientifically Validated Behavioral Treatment (R25) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 733 January 28, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation Discovery Research K-12 Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 734 February 5, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Angiogenesis in the Nervous System in Health and Disease (R01) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 747 February 12, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Center for Genomic Studies on Mental Disorders (U24) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 751 February 15, 2008 NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Headquarters ROSES 2007: Terrestrial Hydrology Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 730 February 16, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Angiogenesis in the Nervous System in Health and Disease (R21) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 748 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health ELSI Small Research Grant Program (R03) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 742 April 16, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Superfund Basic Research and Training Program (P42) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 731 August 8, 2008 ODA Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Contracts Management Office A -- BAA07-52, Scalable Network Monitoring Modification 02 http://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/BAA07%2D52/listing.html January 8, 2011 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Genetic Susceptibility and Variability of Human Structural Birth Defects (R01) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 732 * * * * * * * * New F&A Schedule (Pending Federal approval) These rates are expected to be approved and should be used starting immediately on proposals being developed. For projects starting on or after July 1, 2007, for the duration of the award the rates will be: Organized Research - 47.5% Instruction - 45.0% Other Sponsored Activities - 34.0% For projects starting on or after July 1, 2008, for the duration of the award the rates will be: Organized Research - 48.0% Instruction - 45.0% Other Sponsored Activities -34.0% For projects starting on or after July 1, 2009, for the duration of the award the rates will be: Organized Research - 48.5% Instruction - 45.0% Other Sponsored Activities -34.0% Example: If you proposal starts September 1, 2007, your rate will be 47.5% for the life of the proposed project. New Fringe Rates Faculty - 24.1% Staff & Post-Docs - 30.2% Students - 5.1% Part-time & Retired - 15.9% FY Per Semester Per Summer Session Total for Year 2008 2,691 1,035 7,452 2009 2,826 788 7,228 2010 2,967 827 7,588 2011 3,115 868 7,966 2012 3,271 911 8,364 SSTI Weekly Digest A Publication of the State Science and Technology Institute SSTI, 5015 Pine Creek Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43081 Phone: (614) 901-1690 http://www.ssti.org In the October 24, 2007 Issue: * SSTI Presents Awards of Excellence to Six Organizations Improving the Nation's Competitiveness * SSTI Selects Cleveland for 2008 Annual Conference: October 14-16, 2008 Copyright State Science & Technology Institute 2007. Redistribution to all others interested in tech-based economic development is strongly encouraged. Please cite the State Science & Technology Institute whenever portions are reproduced or redirected. ARCHIVED ISSUES (1996-present): Previous issues of the SSTI Weekly Digest are available and searchable on our website: http://www.ssti.org/Digest/digest.htm An index of all state and local stories may be found at: http://www.ssti.org/Digest/Indices/indexstate.htm TO SUBSCRIBE/UNSUBSCRIBE: Subscriptions to the SSTI Weekly Digest are free. To subscribe, please visit: http://www.ssti.org/Digest/digform.htm To unsubscribe, please visit: http://www.ssti.org/Digest/digform_unsubscribe.htm ________________________________ SSTI Presents Awards of Excellence to Six Organizations Improving the Nation's Competitiveness As part of SSTI's 11th Annual Conference, recipients of the first annual SSTI Excellence in TBED Awards were honored for their participation in a national competition showcasing best practices in approaches to building tech-based economies. Designed to celebrate exceptional achievement in addressing the elements that have been found in successful technology-based economies, the awards program recognizes efforts to improve state and regional economies through science, technology and innovation. "Successful tech-based economies have strong research infrastructure, ability to commercialize research, access to capital, a skilled workforce, and an entrepreneurial culture," said SSTI President and CEO Dan Berglund. "They also encourage existing industries to become more competitive. These initiatives demonstrate the successful approaches that are being taken across the country." The 2007 Excellence in TBED Award winners include: * Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholars(r) - Expanding the Research Infrastructure Category. The purpose of the GRA Eminent Scholars program is to bring pre-eminent scientists to Georgia's research universities and provide them with the tools they need to lead R&D programs with the greatest potential for generating significant economic gains for Georgia. To date, the program has recruited 57 Eminent Scholars to GRA's university partners. These Eminent Scholars have attracted more than $350 million in federal, foundation and corporate research funding, fostered and led 20 centers of research excellence, and spun out more than 20 new technology start-up companies from their research and research centers. * Georgia Research Alliance VentureLab - Commercializing Research Category. Launched in 2002, VentureLab currently operates at five of Georgia Research Alliance's (GRA) partner universities, seeking out university-based research innovations, assessing their commercial potential and providing resources to form new ventures. Seed grants are awarded to universities and early-stage companies. GRA investment in VentureLab grants through 2006 totaled $6.5 million, with 73 discoveries/technologies funded and 52 companies formed. * Technology 2020 - Building Entrepreneurial Capacity Category. Founded in 1995, Technology 2020 is a public-private partnership whose mission is to grow new businesses and high quality jobs by capitalizing on the unique technology resources of the Technology Valley Corridor. Technology 2020 has established a comprehensive entrepreneurial support system which has provided assistance to more than 160 start-up companies in the region. These client companies now employ more than 1,800 people at salaries nearly double the regional average and account for $114 million in payroll annually in the Tennessee Valley Corridor. * Connecticut Innovations Eli Whitney Fund - Increasing Access to Capital Category. Connecticut Innovations, a quasi-public organization, created the Eli Whitney Fund to help Connecticut-based, entrepreneurial, technology-oriented companies grow by providing funding at the earliest stages in a company's life cycle - when it is most needed. Investments typically range from $250,000 to $1 million. Since 1995, Connecticut Innovations has invested over $100 million to support R&D and marketing efforts in more than 60 companies, leveraging more than $1 billion of additional investment into Connecticut from private investors. Additionally, Connecticut Innovations has generated more than $500 million in Gross State Product and more than 5,000 additional job-years in the state. * Virginia Council on Advanced Technology Skills - Enhancing the Science & Technology Workforce Category. A joint initiative of the Virginia Biotechnology Association and the Virginia Manufacturers Association, the Virginia Council on Advanced Technology Skills (VCATS) is an alliance of employers and economic development partners created to address the challenge of ensuring a quality workforce for Virginia's technology-based industries. The employer-led effort is a statewide competency-based program that works with a variety of partners to address a broad spectrum of related services, including activities to raise awareness for key manufacturing jobs, provide targeted screening and recruitment, and conduct employer-designed training. The effort also focuses on scale and replication with expansion to 10-20 sites across Virginia. * The Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program - Improving Competitiveness of Existing Industries Category. The MTECH Maryland Industrial Partnerships Program (MIPS), an initiative of the A. James Clark School of Engineering's Maryland Technology Enterprise Institute, brings university innovation to the commercial sector by supporting university-based research projects to help Maryland companies develop technology-based products. Since 1987, the MIPS Program has worked to promote the commercialization of new technologies and create partnerships between the University System of Maryland and Maryland businesses. Since its inception, MIPS has provided matching funds for more than 577 projects worth a total value of $152 million in R&D expenditures, resulting in sales of MIPS-related products of over $12 billion. "These six programs represent best practices and illustrate the essential role of science and technology in fostering a climate conducive to innovation," Berglund said. "The proven success stories from this year's selected winners should be viewed as role models for peer practitioners." Applicants were asked to provide a narrative outlining specific information about their initiative, including demonstrable results. SSTI received a number of high-quality proposals addressing the crucial needs of U.S. businesses to compete in a global economy. Winning initiatives were selected through a competitive process by committees of accomplished TBED practitioners and policymakers serving as judges. return to the top of the page ________________________________ SSTI Selects Cleveland for 2008 Annual Conference: October 14-16, 2008 On the heels of our successful 2007 annual conference, held last week in Baltimore, SSTI is pleased to announce that Cleveland will be the location for our 12th annual conference. The nation's premier event for sharing ideas on the best ways to encourage technology-based economic development and foster regional prosperity in a global economy will be held at the InterContinental Hotel in Cleveland, Oct. 14-16, 2008. Cleveland was selected after a national competitive bid process. Key to winning the bid was the efforts of NorTech in demonstrating regional commitments to technology research, development, innovation, commercialization, and entrepreneurship to spur economic growth in Northeast Ohio. NorTech, Northeast Ohio's leading technology-based economic development organization, worked in partnership with the Ohio Department of Development, regional businesses, foundations, research institutions, and nonprofit community. "We are thrilled that SSTI has selected Cleveland to host its next annual conference," said Dorothy Baunach, president and chief executive officer of NorTech. "We look forward to sharing with attendees the practices that have made Northeast Ohio a model for sustainable technology-based economic development, as well as our public-private partnerships, which have contributed to the region's successful transformation from an industrial center to an entrepreneurial, innovation-based economy." The annual SSTI conference draws more than 350 technology-based economic development practitioners and practitioners from across the country to learn from the nation's leading thinkers and practitioners. Previous conference topics have addressed areas such as: university research commercialization; manufacturing excellence; angel and venture capital; university research parks and technology incubators; globalization's impact on local economies; math and science education; and public-private collaboration for science, technology and engineering. "Northeast Ohio provides an excellent backdrop for SSTI's 12th annual conference," said Dan Berglund, president and chief executive officer of SSTI. "The state, and especially the northeast region, has made science and technology a central focus for its economic development investments, so Cleveland is a perfect choice to showcase successful technology-based economic development practices and strategies before a national and international audience." Program topics at the 12th annual conference will draw on the experiences and needs of SSTI's 38 state sponsors, and more than 100 affiliates and supporters from across the country. The agenda for the event will be set in early summer 2008. In 2007, 48 states, the District of Columbia, and several Canadian provinces and foreign countries were represented at SSTI's conference. Previous SSTI annual conference locations have included Baltimore, Oklahoma City, Atlanta, Philadelphia, Seattle and Chicago. Dianne M. 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