From grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu Mon Apr 7 15:53:53 2008 From: grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu (grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu) Date: Mon, 7 Apr 2008 15:53:53 -0400 Subject: [Grants-dist] Research Opportunities Message-ID: <6FAABD1159263A4B84B126D9C2FCFD52014A9113@CUMAIL1.CAMPUS.CU.CLEMSON.EDU> Please be aware that the deadline to submit Proposal Abstracts for NineSigma RFP# 30399-24, "Flame Retardant Nonwovens" is Friday, April 11, 2008. Please let me know if you are interested in responding but cannot provide a proposal abstract by this date. The RFP and associated documents can be accessed online at http://www.ninesigma.com/mx/30399-24 (or click here to go directly to the web page). If you have already submitted a proposal or have communicated your intentions, please disregard this message. If you are interested in submitting a proposal or would like more information, please contact me. To receive our newsletter that includes all active projects, register online at http://www.ninesigma.com/registration_form. Stephanie Orellana, Ph.D. Program Manager NineSigma, Inc. 23611 Chagrin Blvd., Ste. 320 Cleveland, Ohio 44122-5540 PhD at ninesigma.com A request for the following Transit Cooperative Research Program Proposal is now available at: http://www.trb.org/TRBNet/ProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=2363 TCRP Project H-38: Developing, Enhancing and Sustaining Tribal Transit Services * * * * * * * Sponsor: Kroger Company Foundation Program Number: 82398 Title: Grants Program Web Site: http://www.thekrogerco.com/corpnews/corpnewsinfo_charitablegiving_founda tion.htm Program URL: http://www.thekrogerco.com/corpnews/documents/foundguide.pdf SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides grants to support education, feed the hungry; support breast cancer initiatives, and assist local grassroots organizations. In 2006, the Foundation awarded nearly $2.7 million to non-profit organizations. Deadline(s): Link to full program description: http://www.infoed.org/new_spin/spin_prog.asp?82398 * * * * * * * Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts April 02, 2008 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/WeeklyIndex.cfm?WeekEnding=04-02-2008 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-04-04-08.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-04-03-08.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-04-02-08.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-04-01-08.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-03-31-08.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. * * * * * * * * May 12, 2008 EPA Environmental Protection Agency 2008 Healthy Communities Grant Program Synopsis Grant http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=41123 May 19, 2008 EPA Environmental Protection Agency Request for Initial Proposals, Solid Waste Management Assistance Grant http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=41154 June 27, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Digital Library Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 316 July 1, 2008 National Center for Research Resources Cryopreservation of Germplasm for Effective Management of Animal Genetic Resources (R21/R01) Grant http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RR-08-005.html DOD Department of Defense Air Force Office of Scientific Research Discovery Challenge Thrusts (DCTs) Grant http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=41137 July 2, 2008 NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Headquarters ROA 2008: B.3 Integrated Intelligent Flight Deck Technologies (IIFDT) Modification 1 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=41145 July 22, 2008 DOD Department of Defense Air Force Office of Scientific Research Fiscal Year 2009 Young Investigator Research Program Grant http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=41144 August 1, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation Science, Technology, and Society Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 315 * * * * * * * * 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 April 2, 2008 Supplement: SSTI Funding Supplement Guidelines Federal Funding Opportunities * Department of Agriculture * Expert Integrated Pest Management Decision Support System program * Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative * Department of Defense * Quantum Entanglement Science and Technology program * Technologies and methodologies to reduce environmental impacts from current and past Air Force operations * Laser ISR Systems and Applications program (2 program areas) * Proposals to develop advanced warheads and defeat mechanisms for current and future weapon systems * Advanced on-board power and energy architectures for U.S. Army combat vehicles * Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (4 award areas) * High speed/hypersonic test science and technology * Spectrum efficient technology * Research, development, integration, analysis, assessment, and test and evaluation of systems * Department of Health and Human Services * Research on tumor stem cell biology * Applications to develop innovative cancer education programs and cancer research dissemination projects * Genome-wide association studies of phenotypes relevant to the NIAMS mission * Individual Predoctoral Dental Scientist Fellowship * Drug abuse epidemiologic research * Minority Access to Research Careers Ancillary Training Activities Program * Research on the impact that interacting symptoms have on patient experience and quality of life * Department of Homeland Security * Advanced technology to automatically verify with high confidence that special nuclear material is not present inside an object * NASA * Information regarding an advanced transmission facility for testing experimental, rotorcraft, variable-speed transmissions and lunar rover vehicle drive/transmission systems * Information regarding the Joint Dark Energy Mission science investigation planned for 2014-2015 * National Science Foundation * National STEM Education Digital Library program * Science, Technology, and Society program Foundation Funding Opportunities * Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research * Developing and Validating Web-based Clinical Assessments for Parkinson's Disease program * National Fish and Wildlife Foundation * Marine Debris Research and Technology Grants Program * Robert Wood Johnson Foundation * Active Living Research program Copyright State Science & Technology Institute 2008. 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 Agriculture (USDA) The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) invites applications for its Expert Integrated Pest Management Decision Support System program. This program seeks to develop expert systems that help guide, demonstrate and multiply impacts of USDA-supported Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs. These systems should, in part, design and/or maintain LOGIC model-based reporting software that helps selected CSREES-supported IPM Research Education and Economic programs compile program/project reports. Approximately $143,000 in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for one award having a one-year project period. Eligible are state agricultural experiment stations, land-grant colleges and universities, research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities, colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of Oct. 10, 1962, and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine. Applications are due May 12, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/expert.html The Rural Business-Cooperative Service invites the 1890 Land Grant Universities and Tuskegee University to submit applications for its Rural Entrepreneurial Outreach and Development Initiative. This initiative is intended, in part, to support business creation in economically challenged rural communities through cooperative agreements. Project proposals must be designed to overcome currently identified economic problems and lead to sustainable economic development. Approximately $1.5 million in FY 2008 funding is available for awards having a one-year project period; approximately 13 awards of up to $115,000 are anticipated. Applicants must provide matching funds of at least 25 percent of total project costs and demonstrate a record of successfully implementing similar projects. Applications are due May 12, 2008. For more information, visit: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo .gov/2008/E8-6129.htm Department of Defense The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is soliciting proposals for its Quantum Entanglement Science and Technology program. The goal of this program is to investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in the fundamental understanding of quantum information science related to "small" quantum systems. Multiple awards are anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals may be submitted at any time until March 25, 2009; however, they are due May 27, 2008, for the initial evaluation phase. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/DARPA%2DBAA%2D08%2D24/listing.html The Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for technologies and methodologies to reduce environmental impacts from current and past Air Force operations and to apply to Air Force installations worldwide. The key focus of this effort is to further develop demonstration/field-tested remediation, contaminated site characterization and monitoring, and pollution prevention technologies and methodologies that serve as an innovative means to save money and time while achieving compliance with all air, soil and water regulatory requirements and Air Force policies and technical guidance. Proposals are due April 29, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/HQAFCEE/AFCEEBAA%2D08%2D001/listing.htm l The Air Force is soliciting proposals for the Laser Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Applications program. This program is aimed at developing emerging ISR technologies from the R&D military marketplace and commercial marketplace and inserting them sustainably onto battlefields. Recently, individual solicitations were released for the two program areas described below. Eligibility is unrestricted and proposals are due April 28, 2008, for both. The master solicitation is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/index?id=8b94924b749373a2dcc697c1cf7f9078&_cview=1 * Advanced Sensors and Continuous Wave (CW) Lasers. For this effort, the government requires technology development of concepts, sensors, lasers and demonstrations toward potential designs and applications for active and passive short-wave infrared, near infrared, and visible sensor systems for INTEL and laser ISR systems. Also included are CW and quasi-CW laser sources, integrated signal processing, and concepts for inserting these capabilities sustainably onto current U.S. operations. Approximately $4 million over fiscal years 2008-13 is expected to be available for one or more contract awards having a five-year project period. http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLPLDED/BAA%2D08%2DRD%2D02/listing.ht ml * Advanced Illuminator-Designator Imager Lasers. For this effort, the government requires technology development of new designation and imaging solid-state pumped lasers, as well as upgrading of current systems, for airborne laser guided weapons targeting, laser radars, and laser ISR. Technology for scaled components and subassemblies, ideas in more rapid qualification of components, and new heat-controlling ideas will lead to greater efficiency and mission capabilities. Approximately $4 million over fiscal years 2008-13 is expected to be available for one or more contract awards having a five-year project period. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLPLDED/BAA%2D08%2DRD%2D03/listing.ht ml The Department of the Army will be soliciting proposals to develop advanced warheads and defeat mechanisms for current and future weapon systems to provide overmatching lethality for U.S. Armed Forces and to develop advanced defeat mechanisms for force protection. One contract award having a three-year project period is anticipated. Eligibilty is unrestricted. A full solicitation is expected to be available on or about 15 days from this notice's publication date, which was March 28. Proposals will be due May 2, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAE30/W15QKN%2D08%2DR%2D0240/listing.h tml The Army is soliciting proposals to design, develop, integrate and demonstrate advanced on-board power and energy architectures for U.S. Army combat vehicles. This solicitation seeks to develop a demonstrator vehicle that integrates advanced power and thermal management architectures and components. The vehicle demonstrator also should integrate auxiliary power units and advanced batteries, in accordance with the Common Modular Power System General Performance Specification. Approximately $19.7 million over fiscal years 2008-10 is expected to be available for one contract award having a two-year project period. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due May 31, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAE07/W56HZV05%2DR%2DBAA1%2DTOPIC%2D11 /listing.html The Army is soliciting proposals for the Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program. This program is intended to find and fund the best medical research to protect, support and advance the health and welfare of military personnel and all beneficiaries. All proposals must be responsive to the healthcare needs of the Armed Forces and family members, the U.S. veteran population, and the general public. Approximately $50 million in FY 2008 funding is available for awards in the award categories described below. Eligible institutions include for-profit or nonprofit, public or private organizations, such as colleges, universities, hospitals, laboratories and companies. Preapplications are due June 4, 2008; full proposals are due July 2, 2008. For more information, visit http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prmrp.htm . * Advanced Technology/Therapeutic Development Award. This award provides support for the translation of promising preclinical findings into products for clinical applications. The products to be developed may be pharmacologic agents (drugs or biologicals), devices or clinical guidance. Approximately $4 million of the $50 million FY 2008 appropriation is expected to be available for two awards having a project period of up to four years. Applicants may request up to $2 million for direct costs, plus indirect costs as appropriate. Principal investigators must be independent investigators at any academic level and must provide a transition plan, including funding and resources, showing how the products will progress to clinical trials and/or delivery to the military or civilian market after completion of the award. * Clinical Trial Award. This award supports rapid implementation of clinical trials of interventions with the potential to have a significant impact on a disease or condition addressed in one of the program's 21 topic areas. The clinical trials may be designed to evaluate a pharmacologic agent (drug or biologic), device or behavioral intervention. Approximately $7.5 million is expected to be available for two awards having a project period of up to four years. Applicants may request up to $2.5 million for direct costs, plus indirect costs as appropriate. Principal investigators must be independent investigators at any academic level. * Investigator-Initiated Research Award. This award supports research that makes an important contribution to research and/or patient care in one of the program's 21 topic areas. Research projects that support the development or validation of evidence-based clinical policy or guidelines are encouraged. Approximately $21.6 million is expected to be available for 16 awards having a project period of up to three years. In addition, approximately $900,000 is expected to be available for one award focusing on bone marrow failure disorder research. Applicants may request up to $900,000 for direct costs, plus indirect costs as appropriate. Principal investigators must be independent investigators at or above the level of assistant professor. * Translational Research Award. This award supports translational research focused on a health-related central problem or question in one of the program's 21 topic areas. Translational research may be defined as an integration of basic science and clinical observations. Approximately $8.1 million is expected to be available for six awards having a project period of up to three years. Applicants may request up to $900,000 for direct costs, plus indirect costs as appropriate. Principal investigators must be independent investigators at any academic level and must have experience in the disease or condition to be studied, gained through laboratory research or as a practicing clinician. The Army will be soliciting white papers and proposals for the high speed/hypersonic test science and technology focus area of the Test and Evaluation/Science and Technology Program. This solicitation is intended to satisfy the Test Resource Management Center's requirement to support test and evaluation of high speed/hypersonic systems. A full solicitation was expected to be released on April 1. For more information, visit http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/STRICOM/W900KK/W900KK%2D08%2DR%2D0017/listing .html The Army also will be soliciting white papers and proposals for the spectrum efficient technology focus area of the Test and Evaluation/Science and Technology Program. This solicitation is intended to satisfy the Test Resource Management Center's requirement to support test and evaluation of weapon systems using network telemetry. A full solicitation was expected to be released on April 1. For more information, visit http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/STRICOM/W900KK/W900KK%2D08%2DR%2D0019/listing .html The Department of the Navy will be soliciting proposals for follow-on contract awards to support research, development, integration, analysis, assessment, and test and evaluation of systems for the AIR 4.5 Avionics Department. These awards will provide for the development and/or modification of avionics systems, as well as the equipment used to develop, integrate, test and evaluate avionics systems and their support subsystem elements. Many projects to be performed will require a Top Secret Clearance. The location of performance is 20 percent on-site at the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division in Patuxent River, Md., and 80 percent off-site at the contractor's facility. Approximately 4-10 awards having a five-year project period are anticipated, with at least two awards going to small businesses. No awards will be made for responses to this notice, which are due May 31, 2008. A full solicitation is expected to be released on or about Sept. 9, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVAIR/N00421/N00421%2D08%2DR%2D0067/listing. html return to the top of the page 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 Cancer Institute (NCI) invites P01 applications for research on tumor stem cell biology, including the identification and characterization of specific genetic and functional signatures (e.g., biomarkers) of tumor stem cells. The overall goal is the translation of basic research findings into clinical practice in the contexts of both hematological and solid tumor malignancies. Approximately $2.7 million is expected to be available annually to support 1-2 awards having a project period of up to five years. Eligible are institutions of higher education; for-profit organizations, including small businesses; nonprofit organizations; eligible agencies of the federal government; state governments; and U.S. territories or possessions. Letters of intent are due June 10, 2008; applications are due July 10, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-08-020.html NCI invites R25 applications proposing to develop innovative cancer education programs and cancer research dissemination projects that can be completed within five years. Specifically, this includes support for: (1) innovative educational programs intended to motivate biomedical and other health science students to pursue cancer related careers; (2) short courses to update cancer research scientists in new scientific methods, technologies and findings; (3) training of cancer care clinicians and community healthcare providers in evidence-based cancer prevention and control approaches; and (4) development of effective innovative education approaches to translate knowledge gained from science into public health, and community applications. Applicants may request a project period of up to five years and a budget for direct costs of up to $300,000 per year. Eligibility is open to domestic organizations, except for eligible agencies of the federal government (see note on eligibility above). For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-120.html The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) invites R01 applications proposing genome-wide association studies of phenotypes relevant to the NIAMS mission. Such studies will be conducted with existing genetic and phenotypic data, such as may be obtained from the NIH database of Genotype and Phenotype or other sources of genotype and phenotype data. Approximately $1 million is expected to be available annually over fiscal years 2009-11 to support 2-4 new awards each year for a project period of up to two years. Applicants may request a budget for direct costs of up to $200,000 per year. Eligibility is open, except for eligible agencies of the federal government and faith- or community-based organizations (see note on eligibility above). Letters of intent are due May 21, 2008; applications are due June 18, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-123.html The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) invites F30 applications for the Individual Predoctoral Dental Scientist Fellowship. The purpose of this fellowship is to offer an integrated dental and graduate research training program that leads to attainment of both the DDS/DMD and Ph.D. (or equivalent) degrees. NIDCR intends to award up to five new fellowships per year. Individual awards vary depending upon tuition and fees needed, but historically have averaged in the $40,000 to $50,000 range. By the time of award, individuals must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the U.S. Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree and show evidence of both high academic performance in the sciences and substantial interest in research in areas of high priority to NIDCR. Applicants also must be enrolled in a DDS/DMD program at an accredited dental school, be accepted in a related scientific Ph.D. (or an equivalent degree) program, and be supervised by a sponsor who is active and established in that scientific discipline when the application is submitted. Eligible sponsoring organizations include domestic institutions of higher education and minority-serving institutions. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-119.html The National Institute on Drug Abuse invites R01, R03 and R21 applications for drug abuse epidemiologic research. This solicitation is intended to support projects addressing drug use patterns and trends within and across populations; interplay of social interactions, social environment, structural context with individual behavioral characteristics, and genetic vulnerability; the phenotypic heterogeneity of drug abuse; causal mechanisms leading to onset, maintenance and remittance of drug abuse and HIV risk behaviors, as well as protective mechanisms that reduce these risk behaviors; drug abuse over the life course, including developmental processes that influence drug use and HIV risk trajectories and behavioral, health, and social consequences of drug abuse and HIV; and medical consequences of drugs of abuse and co-occurring viral and bacterial infections. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-124.html . For R03 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-126.html . For R21 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-125.html . The National Institute of General Medical Sciences invites T36 applications for the Minority Access to Research Careers Ancillary Training Activities Program. The goal of this program is to provide support for the attendance and participation of individuals from underrepresented groups and/or faculty from minority-serving institutions in program-related scientific conferences, short courses or other well defined ancillary training activities that empower participants to succeed in the pursuit of biomedically related research careers. Up to $6 million is expected to be available annually to support awards. No budget limitations are specified; however, the requested direct costs must be reasonable, well documented, fully justified and commensurate with the scope of proposed programs. Eligible are domestic institutions of higher education, small businesses, nonprofit organizations and minority-serving institutions. Participants must be U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals or permanent residents. Applications are due Sept. 11, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-118.html NCI, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the National Institute on Aging, and the National Institute of Nursing Research invite R01 and R21 applications for research on the impact that interacting symptoms have on patient experience and quality of life. Specifically, applications are sought to: identify and assess biobehavioral interactions among two or more related and co-occurring symptoms; characterize mechanisms and pathways underlying the symptom interactions; elucidate the level of interaction necessary for categorization as a symptom cluster; and/or design and test interventions targeted to interacting or clustered symptoms that are hypothesized to lead to beneficial patient outcomes. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-121.html . For R21 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-122.html . Department of Homeland Security (DHS) DHS invites private industry to submit proposals to develop and test advanced technology to automatically verify with high confidence that special nuclear material (SNM) is not present inside an object through the measurement of signatures unique to SNM. The primary objective is to clear cargo, packages and vehicles of threat contraband with very low missed detections -- measurements leading to inconclusive, low-confidence results should alarm. Approximately $42 million, including $8 million in FY 2008 funding, is expected to be available for three or more contract awards having a project period of up to 35 months. Private industry organizations may subcontract with national/government laboratories, Federally Funded Research and Development Centers, and academic institutions, as appropriate. Proposals are due May 12, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/OCPO/DHS-OCPO/HSHQDC%2D08%2DR%2D00020/listing .html NASA NASA is requesting information from industry to assist in estimating the cost of designing, constructing and delivering an advanced transmission facility for testing experimental, rotorcraft, variable-speed transmissions and lunar rover vehicle drive/transmission systems. Such a facility would assist NASA in developing a continuously variable or a two-speed gearbox system for prop-rotor aircraft, a critical technology need that would greatly advance the U.S. aeronautics industry. No awards will be made for responses, which are due April 11, 2008. A full solicitation is expected to be released no later than May 14, 2008. For more information, visit: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=129350 NASA is requesting information regarding the Joint Dark Energy Mission (JDEM) science investigation planned for 2014-2015. A space-based mission, JDEM is intended to measure the properties of dark energy with accuracy much greater than that achievable with previous space-based or ground-based facilities. Specifically, submissions that fully describe possible mission implementations, along with life cycle cost information, are sought. No awards will be made for responses, which are due May 1, 2008. For more information, visit: http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=129347 National Science Foundation (NSF) NSF is soliciting proposals for its National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education Digital Library program. This program aims to establish a national network of digital environments and resources for STEM learning. The ultimate test of the utility of this network is whether its services demonstrably meet the needs of students and teachers at all levels -- pre-K to 12, undergraduate, graduate and lifelong learning. Approximately $12.25 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for 20-31 awards across the program's four tracks, including both large and small grants. The categories of proposers identified in the Grant Proposal Guide are eligible to submit proposals. Letters of intent are due May 27, 2008; proposals are due June 27, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08554 NSF is soliciting proposals for its Science, Technology, and Society program. This program considers proposals that examine historical, philosophical, social, cultural, policy and ethical questions that arise in connection with science, engineering and technology, and their respective interactions with society. Approximately $9 million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available for 40 grants across the program's eight modes of support: (1) scholars awards, (2) standard research grants and grants for collaborative research, (3) postdoctoral fellowships, (4) professional development fellowships, (5) doctoral dissertation research improvement grants, (6) small grants for training and research, (7) conference and workshop awards, and (8) other funding opportunities. Eligibility criteria vary by these modes of support. In general, applicants must be U.S. academic institutions and/or U.S. citizens or nationals (or have permanent resident status). Proposals are due Feb. 1 and Aug. 1, annually. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08553 return to the top of the page ________________________________ Foundation Funding Opportunities Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) MJFF is soliciting preproposals for its Developing and Validating Web-based Clinical Assessments for Parkinson's Disease (PD) program. This program seeks to create and test the feasibility of online clinical Web assessments that patients can utilize remotely. Web assessments can include various measurements of motor and/or non-motor symptoms of PD, such as questionnaires and other approaches incorporating innovative uses of technology for direct assessment of PD in a Web-based format. Up to $1 million is expected to be available for awards having a project period of up to two years. Applicants may request a budget for direct costs appropriate and justifiable for the work proposed, in addition to indirect costs of up to 25 percent of direct costs. Eligible are public and private nonprofit entities, such as colleges, universities, hospitals and laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible agencies of the federal government; and for-profit entities. Preproposals are due May 14, 2008; invited full applications will be due July 29, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.michaeljfox.org/research_openFundingPrograms_program.cfm?ID=1 8 National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) NFWF, in partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), is soliciting preproposals for the Marine Debris Research and Technology Grants Program. This program supports projects to improve understanding of the impacts of marine debris on marine and coastal resources and to reduce and prevent debris in the marine environment. The program provides competitive grants to finance innovative proposals that seek to work with marinas, ports and the fishing industry to significantly reduce the occurrence of debris in these areas. Technology proposals to test new innovations in gear development to prevent loss or make the gear stop fishing or entangling, if lost, are strongly encouraged. Approximately $800,000 is available for awards, which are expected to range from $10,000 to $200,000. Eligible are institutions of higher education, other nonprofits, commercial organizations, and state, local and tribal governments whose projects have the potential to benefit NOAA trust resources through marine debris research and prevention projects. Preproposals are due May 5, 2008. For more information, visit http://www.nfwf.org/ . Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) RWJF invites applications for its Active Living Research program. This program supports research to inform policy and environmental strategies for increasing physical activity among children and adolescents, decreasing their sedentary behaviors and preventing obesity. Special emphasis is placed on strategies with the potential to reach racial/ethnic populations and children living in low-income communities who are at highest risk for obesity. Approximately $3.3 million is available for 16 research grants and four dissertation grants. The size and duration of the research grants vary by the program's four topic areas; the maximum possible award is $400,000 for a project period of 1-3 years. Dissertation grants of up to $25,000 may be made for a project period of 1-2 years. Preference will be given to applicants that are either public entities or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applicants must be based in the U.S. or its territories at the time of application. Proposals are due May 14, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20221 * * * * * * * * New F&A Schedule (Pending Federal approval) Effective April 1, 2008, all newly submitted proposals must include the correct F&A rate(s) for the appropriate year(s), including multi-year proposals. The Clemson F&A agreement, effective March 5, 2007, includes an increase of one-half percent each year for the next two years for On-campus Organized Research. The negotiated rate for FY 07/08 is 47.5%, FY 08/09 is 48%, and FY 09/10 is 48.5%. The 48.5% rate should be used for fiscal years after FY10 until we have a new rate agreement. New Fringe Rates Faculty - 27.9% Staff & Post-Docs - 32.8% Students - 6.2% Part-time & Retired - 20.8% 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 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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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. * * * * * * * * June 1, 2008 DHS Department of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security - FEMA Region 1 Cooperating Technical Partner Program Modification 1 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =40803 DHS Department of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security - FEMA Region 2 Cooperating Technical Partner Program Modification 1 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =40804 DHS Department of Homeland Security Department of Homeland Security - 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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. 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This opportunity encourages responses from companies/organizations performing R&D to learn more about the industry and best practices currently performed that may be similar in magnitude to a forthcoming Bureau project. Respondents are asked to complete a survey and to comment on the Bureau's draft statement of work, which lists five major technical areas of advisory and assistance services: (1) assessment, planning and analysis, (2) statistical analysis and evaluation, (3) methodological research, (4) survey engineering, and (5) data analysis and dissemination. Responses are due April 16, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=28b6aa2c7fc372cd52d519c4 4cdd639b&tab=core&_cview=0 Department of Defense The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency is requesting information regarding technologies and components needed to enable the next generation of phased arrays, including correlation arrays and interferometers. In particular, this notice concentrates on two aspects of the phased array antennas: (1) in light of envisioned phased array capabilities and applications, what technologies or components are needed, and (2) assessing and advancing the state of beamforming for RF systems. No awards will be made for responses, which are due April 18, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=b13b33a9b82d4aff35f6b371 81881fdc&tab=core&_cview=0 The Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for its Information Operations/Cyber Exploitation research program. The goal of this program is to arm Air Force warfighters with an array of pre-positioned, human-centric science and technology capabilities to attain cross-domain dominance in air, space and cyberspace warfare prosecution; adversarial behavior modeling and prediction; intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations; intelligence exploitation tools; and anticipatory battlefield intelligence/preparation. To support the program's first task order, approximately $10 million over fiscal years 2008-13 is expected to be available for one contract award having a five-year project period. Eligibility is unrestricted. White papers are due April 23, 2008; full proposals are due June 17, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=017094718caf9c655b9fbfee 3e99cb9d&tab=core&_cview=1 The Air Force is seeking small business sources to carry out studies that will lead to the predictive capability of the atmospheric refractivity turbulence for propagation of lasers under different climatic conditions. This will be accomplished by examining the relationship between the vertical components of relative vorticity and the refractive index structure parameter using radar observations from both White Sands Missile Range, N.M., and Vandenberg AFB, Calif. Responses are due April 25, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=16cf6d362c715c780cf77545 1e6b2067&tab=core&_cview=0 The Air Force is soliciting proposals for the development and application of advanced aircraft modeling and simulation techniques to improve the operation and maintenance of aerospace systems. This acquisition is being contemplated to enable the development of computational techniques for materials' microstructural deformation models, refinement of advanced characterization tools and development of computational simulation techniques. These models and tools will provide vital information on the failure modes of various material systems as they relate to operational weapon systems components. Approximately $2.5 million is expected to be available for one contract award having a 28-month project period. Eligibility is unrestricted. Notices of intent are due April 29, 2008; proposals are due May 22, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=d35e88dfd2fbd48a9fe3d179 8fe716c6&tab=core&_cview=0 The Air Force continues to solicit proposals for the Defense Production Act (DPA) Title III program. The overall objective of this program is to provide DPA Title III with a procurement vehicle for executing anticipated and unanticipated appropriations and urgent requirements for emerging technical areas of interest and relevance to the Office of the Secretary of Defense. For the most recent call for proposals, which focuses on non-aerospace titanium for armor and structures transformation, approximately $2.5 million is expected to be available for one or more awards having a project period of up to 27 months. Eligible are domestic sources, as defined in the DPA. Proposals are due May 5, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=92a6a35715dea73 fc8503c0b775532b8&_cview=1 The Air Force is requesting information regarding a future effort for the development and implementation of an enterprise-level Joint Gatekeeper Software (JGS) program. The purpose of this effort is to provide a means to obtain personnel data from government-managed databases, including Privacy Act information, for dissemination to base access control systems employed by Department of Defense services. The scope would include, as a minimum, the design, development, installation, integration, testing, training and preparation of software and documentation, plus certification and accreditation support associated with implementation of JGS. No awards will be made for responses, which are due May 9, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=95917219aa04092 e03633f99532eb5ba&_cview=1 The Air Force continues to solicit proposals for its Sensors Technology Research, Development, Test and Evaluation Open-Ended Broad Agency Announcement. The most recent call for proposals seeks to improve the navigation and timekeeping capabilties of the Air Force through exploratory research into advanced navigation methods, techniques, and associated hardware. Approximately $4.9 million over fiscal years 2008-13 is expected to be available for awards to support three task orders. The project period for the task orders will be a total of six years. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due May 23, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=2cd5a5e5c8ea9f9 da0ef8030abf33dd1&_cview=1 The Air Force is soliciting proposals to support its Discovery Challenge Thrusts. This research effort will consist of interdisciplinary teams of researchers to address challenges in three areas: (1) socio-cultural modeling of effective influence, (2) super-configurable multifunctional structures, and (3) prognosis of aircraft and space devices, components, and systems. Approximately $3 million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available for awards having a project period of three years. Awards ranging $125,000 to $600,000 may be made. All responsible, potential applicants from academia and industry are eligible to submit proposals, which are due July 1, 2008. White papers are optional but encouraged and are due May 15, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=41 137 The Air Force is soliciting proposals for the Young Investigator Research Program. This program is intended to support creative basic research in science and engineering, enhance early career development of outstanding young investigators, and increase opportunities for the young investigators to recognize Air Force mission and the related challenges in science and engineering. For FY 2009, approximately 25 grants or contracts of up to $100,000 per year for three years are anticipated. Awards will be made to U.S. institutions of higher education, industrial laboratories, or nonprofit research organizations where the principal investigator is employed on a full-time basis and holds a regular position. Principal investigators must be U.S. citizens, nationals or permanent residents who have received Ph.D. or equivalent degrees in the last five years. Proposals are due July 22, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=41 144 The Department of the Army is soliciting white papers and proposals for innovative R&D concepts in the area of unmanned and autonomous system testing (UAST). This solicitation highlights a number of topics for research or exploratory development across four broad areas: (1) UAST modeling and architecture, (2) UAST aspects and protocols, (3) testbeds and test environments and (4) UAS analytics. Eligibility is unrestricted. White papers and proposal summary forms are due May 19, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=7c57e2f4da deeb30d9ee65cf059e25ef&_cview=1 The Army will be soliciting proposals for the Program Executive Office Ground Combat Systems Broad Agency Announcement. This solicitation will involve two topics, armor and survivability. The amount of program funding will be unique to each topic. One or more contracts or agreements are anticipated. A full solicitation is expected to be released on or about April 21, 2008, with white papers due May 22, 2008, and full proposals due July 28, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=6a45bfaa87e14284f4df37e3 d58abe69&tab=core&_cview=0 The Army will be soliciting proposals to provide Battle Command product and service-oriented software development and Network Enabled Command Capability integration support across the family of Battle Command products. The total program ceiling will be $777.4 million. Up to 10 contract awards having a five-year project period are anticipated, with two awards reserved for small businesses. The guaranteed minimum for each award is anticipated to be $25,000. Eligibility is unrestricted. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=22a29dd8b7b6c63e3c1 c927ed06e5b0d&tab=core&_cview=0 The Army will be soliciting proposals to operate a data and coordinating center for the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research. This center will provide the necessary infrastructure to conduct a collaborative trial to identify the optimal blood component resuscitation ratios for patients receiving massive transfusion. A two-year project period is anticipated. A full solicitation is expected to be released on or about April 23, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=140731e3d0f3f9bf509 4884616941639&tab=core&_cview=1 The Department of the Navy is soliciting proposals for research and education initiatives in support of the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS). This announcement is restricted to (1) work relating to basic and applied research and that portion of advanced technology development not related to a specific system or hardware procurement, and (2) development of educational purposes consistent with the curricula/mission of NPS. Contracts, grants and other awards made under the solicitation are for scientific study and experimentation directed towards advancing the state of the art or increasing knowledge or understanding. Proposals may be submitted at any time until March 31, 2009. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=0d06109514746a572b3 7c242ab76d48f&tab=core&_cview=0 The Navy will be soliciting proposals for a follow-on contract to support the development, testing and fleet implementation of general purpose electronic test equipment to meet current and future equipment performance monitoring requirements tor Shipboard Prime Electronic Systems. Two major task areas include developing software for test systems and designing information security technology and systems. The contract is expected to have a project period of up to five years. This is a 100 small business set-aside. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c01efb4013f67d2859a 88b9382c628f5&tab=core&_cview=0 return to the top of the page Department of Education (ED) ED invites applications for the Projects With Industry program. This program creates and expands job and career opportunities for individuals with disabilities in the competitive labor market by engaging the talent and leadership of private industry as partners in the rehabilitation process. Projects identify competitive job and career opportunities and the skills needed to perform those jobs, create practical settings for job readiness and training programs, and provide training, job placements, and career advancement services. Approximately $18.9 million in FY 2005 funding is expected to be available for 63 awards having a project period of up to five years and a cost-sharing requirement of at least 20 percent. Awards ranging from $250,000 to $350,000 may be made. Eligible are employers, nonprofit agencies or organizations, designated state units, labor unions, community rehabilitation program providers, trade associations, Indian tribes, tribal organizations, and other agencies or organizations, including faith-based and community organizations. Applications are due March 28, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2008-1/032808b.h tml 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 of Child Health and Human Development and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) invites R01 and R21 applications proposing to study the developmental and environmental processes contributing to HIV risk in individuals under the age of 24. This funding opportunity calls for studies focusing on HIV risk in specific settings around the globe where HIV prevalence is high or increasing and relevant environmental contexts are rapidly changing. Approximately $2 million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available for 6-8 awards. In addition, for R21 awards only, NIMH intends to commit approximately $400,000 to fund 1-2 applications. Applicants for R01 awards may request a project period of up to five years and a budget for total direct costs of up to $2.5 million. Applicants for R21 awards may request a project period of up to two years and a budget for total direct costs of up to $275,000. Letters of intent are due June 29, 2008; applications are due July 29, 2008. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-08-013.html . For R21 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-08-017.html . NIMH and the National Institute on Drug Abuse invite R01, R03 and R21 applications for research aimed at reducing prescription drug abuse while supporting appropriate medical use of therapeutic agents that carry an abuse liability. Applications are sought to understand the factors contributing to prescription drug abuse; to characterize the adverse medical, mental health and social consequences associated with this abuse; and to develop effective prevention and service delivery approaches and behavioral and pharmacological treatments. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-127.html . For R03 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-129.html . For R21 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-128.html . The National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites R01 and R21 applications for research efforts aimed at establishing the physiological significance of dietary components in modulating the tumoricidal cell activity of natural killer (NK) cells for cancer prevention. The focus of research projects proposed in response to this solicitation should be on defining the minimum quantity and duration of exposure to specific dietary components to modulate tumoricidal cell activity of NK cells for cancer prevention and the underlying mechanisms accounting for this response. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-131.html . For R21 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-132.html . NCI invites R01 and R21 applications to support translational correlative studies that utilize annotated tumor and/or other biospecimens collected during large-scale multi-institutional clinical and/or prevention trials, respectively. The overarching goal of this solicitation is to facilitate predictions of responses to current interventions, and inspire future development of improved therapeutic and preventive strategies. Projects should address the correlations between intervention outcomes and cancer patients' disease characteristics determined at various cellular/molecular levels. Eligible are institutions of higher education; for-profit organizations, including small businesses; nonprofit organizations; eligible agencies of the federal government; state governments; and regional organizations. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-134.html . For R21 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-133.html . The National Center for Research Resources invites R01 and R21 applications leading to the development of innovative methods and tools in order to establish reliable and standardized animal germplasm cryopreservation protocols to increase the speed, efficiency and accuracy in the collection, handling, preservation, long term storage, re-derivation and production of live and healthy offspring. Approximately $3 million is expected to be available for 6-8 awards. Applicants for R01 awards may request a project period of up to four years and a budget for direct costs of up to $350,000 per year. Applicants for R21 awards may request a project period of up to two years and a budget for total direct costs of up to $275,000. Applications are due July 1, 2008. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RR-08-006.html . For R21 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RR-08-005.html . The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) invites R01 applications for the International Research in Infectious Diseases including AIDS Program. This program encourages applications from institutions in eligible foreign countries to conduct studies and establish collaborative infectious diseases research with investigators and institutions at international sites where NIAID has significant investment in research and/or infrastructure. The intent of these activities is to advance the development of local scientific expertise, build local research infrastructure and to increase collaborative research partnerships at international sites. Approximately $800,000 is expected to be available annually over fiscal years 2009-11 to support 8-10 new grants having a project period of up to four years. Applicants may request a budget for total direct costs of up to $400,000. Institutions or organizations must be headquartered in foreign resource-constrained countries (i.e., low-income economies, lower-middle-income economies, and upper-middle-income economies by World Bank definition) to be eligible to apply. Letters of intent and applications not related to HIV/AIDS are due Aug. 16 and Sept. 16 of 2008, respectively; HIV/AIDS-related applications are due Dec. 16, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-130.html NCI, National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the National Institute on Aging, and the Office of Dietary Supplements invite R21 applications proposing to conduct high quality, preliminary research of humans that will advance the science of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). Such studies will ultimately provide a solid foundation and justification for larger, subsequent clinical studies to determine the efficacy and effectiveness of CAM approaches. Applicants for R21 awards may request a project period of up to three years and a budget for total direct costs of up to $400,000. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-135.html National Science Foundation (NSF) NSF is soliciting proposals to establish a Scientific Drilling Support Office and an Ice Drilling Design and Operations Group. The purpose of this new office and group, respectively, is (1) to provide scientific leadership and oversight of ice coring and drilling activities funded by NSF and (2) to provide the engineering design support for new drilling systems and the operation and maintenance of existing systems. Interested parties can propose to manage one or both. Approximately $3.75 million is expected to be available annually to support 1-2 cooperative agreement awards having a project period of up to five years. All U.S. organizations, including colleges and universities, nonprofits, nonacademic organizations, and for-profit organizations, are eligible to submit proposals, which are due July 3, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08555 NSF is soliciting proposals for the Graduate Teaching Fellowships in K-12 Education program. This program provides funding to graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines to acquire additional skills that will broadly prepare them for professional and scientific careers in the 21st century. During their tenure as fellows, they must be full-time graduate students pursuing master's or Ph.D. degrees in STEM disciplines. Fellows also must be citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the U.S. Approximately $12.6 million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available for 21 new awards having a project period of up to five years. Awards of up to $600,000 per year may be made. Eligible are academic institutions in the U.S. and its territories that grant master's or doctoral degrees in STEM disciplines supported by NSF. Nonacademic institutions, industry, nonprofit organizations and museums may serve as collaborating organizations. Principal investigators must be STEM discipline faculty members actively conducting STEM research at the lead institution. Required letters of intent are due May 16, 2008; proposals are due July 3, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08556 return to the top of the page * * * * * * * * New F&A Schedule (Pending Federal approval) Effective April 1, 2008, all newly submitted proposals must include the correct F&A rate(s) for the appropriate year(s), including multi-year proposals. The Clemson F&A agreement, effective March 5, 2007, includes an increase of one-half percent each year for the next two years for On-campus Organized Research. The negotiated rate for FY 07/08 is 47.5%, FY 08/09 is 48%, and FY 09/10 is 48.5%. The 48.5% rate should be used for fiscal years after FY10 until we have a new rate agreement. New Fringe Rates Faculty - 27.9% Staff & Post-Docs - 32.8% Students - 6.2% Part-time & Retired - 20.8% 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 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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If you have any questions, please let me know. http://www.cofc.edu/~scsgrant/scholar/overview.html * * * * * * * A request for the following Transit Cooperative Research Program Proposal is now available at: http://www.trb.org/TRBNet/ProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=2365 TCRP Project H-40: Guidelines for Ferry Transportation Services - A National Overview * * * * * * * Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts April 02, 2008 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/WeeklyIndex.cfm?WeekEnding=04-02-2008 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-04-18-08.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-04-17-08.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-04-16-08.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-04-15-08.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-04-14-08.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. * * * * * * * * May 6, 2008 DOE US Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory FY08 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide FOA Modification 5 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 014 DOE US Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory FY08 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide FOA Modification 5 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 015 DOE US Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory FY08 Vehicle Technologies Program Wide FOA Modification 6 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 016 May 16, 2008 DOT U.S. Department of Transportation DOT Federal Highway Administration Information Center for Transportation Enhancement Activities Modification 1 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =4126 May 29, 2008 DOE US Department of Energy Golden Field Office Biomass Fast Pyrolysis Oil (Bio-oil) Stabilization Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 494 NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Headquarters ROA 2008: A.4 Supersonics Project (SUP2) Grant http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =41313 NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Headquarters ROA 2008: A.2 Subsonic Fixed Wing Project (SSFW1) Grant http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =41315 May 30, 2008 NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Headquarters ROA 2008: B.4 Integrated Vehicle Health Management (IVHM) Project Grant http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =41317 NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Headquarters ROA 2008: B.2 Aircraft Aging and Durability (AAD) Project Grant http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =41318 EPA Environmental Protection Agency Healthy Indoor Environments (2008) Grant http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =4125 June 9, 2008 EPA Environmental Protection Agency SmartWay Clean Diesel Finance Program Modification 2 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =41298 June 10, 2008 DOE US Department of Energy Idaho Field Office 2008 Advanced Fuel Cycle Research and Development Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 497 July 1, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation Analytical and Surface Chemistry Modification 5 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=61 97 DOT U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline &Hazardous Material Safety Administration PHMSA HMIT Grant http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =4128 July 17, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation Cluster Exploratory Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 493 July 31, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry Modification 4 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=10 654 NSF National Science Foundation Inorganic, Bioinorganic and Organometallic Chemistry Modification 4 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=76 26 August 1, 2008 DOD Department of Defense Office of Naval Research Electronics Technology Modification 1 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =41015 September 15, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation Process and Reaction Engineering Modification 12 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=76 42 NSF National Science Foundation Catalysis and Biocatalysis Modification 3 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=14 825 NSF National Science Foundation Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems Modification 3 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=14 827 NSF National Science Foundation Chemical and Biological Separations Modification 3 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=14 835 NSF National Science Foundation Biotechnology, Biochemical, and Biomass Engineering Modification 3 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 098 September 26, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program Modification 3 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=12 062 January 9, 2009 NSF National Science Foundation Opportunities for Promoting Understanding through Synthesis Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 492 April 13, 2009 DOD Department of Defense Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency DARPA - Tactical Technology Office Innovative Systems for Military Missions Grant http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =4125 December 9, 2009 NSF National Science Foundation Cyber Trust Modification 2 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16 305 July 22, 2010 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) [P20] Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 502 * * * * * * * * New F&A Schedule (Pending Federal approval) Effective April 1, 2008, all newly submitted proposals must include the correct F&A rate(s) for the appropriate year(s), including multi-year proposals. The Clemson F&A agreement, effective March 5, 2007, includes an increase of one-half percent each year for the next two years for On-campus Organized Research. The negotiated rate for FY 07/08 is 47.5%, FY 08/09 is 48%, and FY 09/10 is 48.5%. The 48.5% rate should be used for fiscal years after FY10 until we have a new rate agreement. New Fringe Rates Faculty - 27.9% Staff & Post-Docs - 32.8% Students - 6.2% Part-time & Retired - 20.8% 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 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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Information about the program, including a link to the application form, is available at: http://www.scepscoridea.org/Funding/PACD.html Please also note that the deadline for submission of a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the FY2009 South Carolina DEPSCoR Call for Proposals is Monday, April 28th, 2008. All LOIs must be submitted online at the SC EPSCoR/IDeA website. Information about the program, including a link to the LOI online form, is available at: http://www.scepscoridea.org/EPSCoR/DEPSCoR.html Sincerely, Scott Little, PhD State Manager, SC EPSCoR/IDeA * * * * * * * A request for the following Transit Cooperative Research Program Proposal is now available at: http://www.trb.org/TRBNet/ProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=2358 TCRP Project B-38: Guidelines for Providing Access to Public Transportation Stations * * * * * * * Please note that the deadline for submission of a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the FY2009 South Carolina DEPSCoR Call for Proposals is April 28th, 2008. All LOIs must be submitted online at the SC EPSCoR/IDeA website. Information about the program, including a link to the LOI online form, is available at: http://www.scepscoridea.org/EPSCoR/DEPSCoR.html . Also, SC EPSCoR/IDeA and the USC School of Medicine Instrumentation Resource Facility are pleased to announce the 4th Annual Workshop on Basic Confocal Microscopy. The hands-on workshop will target beginning and intermediate users of confocal microscopes and will provide lectures from experts in the field of confocal microscopy. Tuition for participants from South Carolina colleges and universities will be covered through the SC IDeA/INBRE programs. Preregistration is required. More details and registration information can be found in the brochure on the IRF website at: http://dba.med.sc.edu/price/irf/irf.htm . * * * * * * * A request for the following Transit Cooperative Research Program Proposal is now available at: http://www.trb.org/TRBNet/ProjectDisplay.asp?ProjectID=2356 TCRP Project A-32: Operation of Light Rail Transit through Ungated Crossings at Speeds over 35 MPH * * * * * * * Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts April 25, 2008 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/WeeklyIndex.cfm?WeekEnding=04-25-2008 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-04-25-08.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-04-24-08.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-04-23-08.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-04-22-08.htm http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-04-21-08.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. * * * * * * * * May 22, 2008 ED U.S. Department of Education Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) CFDA 84.120A Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 541 May 23, 2008 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Using DNA Technology to Identify the Missing Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 559 USDOJ United States Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs National Institute of Justice NIJ FY08 Forensic DNA Unit Efficiency Improvement Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 560 DOE US Department of Energy Idaho Field Office Deep Burn: Development of Transuranic Fuel for High-Temperature Helium-Cooled Reactors Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 570 May 29, 2008 DOE US Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory TOPIC AREA 1 - SENSORS AND CONTROLS; Sub-Topic 1.1: NovelApproaches to Monitoring the Integrity of Refractory used in Coal Gasifiers Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 516 DOE US Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory TOPIC AREA 1 - SENSORS AND CONTROLS; Sub-Topic 1.2: Novel Monitoring Approaches to Enhance Plant and Component Reliability Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 517 DOE US Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory TOPIC AREA 2 - COMPUTATIONAL ENERGY SCIENCES; Sub-Topic 2.1: Multiphase Flow Research Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 518 DOE US Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory TOPIC AREA 2 - COMPUTATIONAL ENERGY SCIENCES; Sub-Topic 2.2: Process/Equipment Co-Simulation of Advanced Fossil Energy Plants Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 519 June 12, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Midcareer Investigator Award in Patient-Oriented Research (K24) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 507 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Academic Career Award (K07) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 512 June 16, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Fragile X Pre-mutation and Ovarian Function (R03) Modification 2 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=12 634 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Neuroscience Research on Drug Abuse(R03) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=12 694 June 24, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Central Cancer Registry Standards and Certification Program Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 561 June 26, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Mouse Models Containing Human Alleles: Novel Tools to Study Brain Function (R21/R33) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 574 July 8, 2008 DOE US Department of Energy National Energy Technology Laboratory Production Engineering and Commercialization of Residential R-5 Highly Insulating Windows Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 544 July 9, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation Opportunities for Promoting Understanding through Synthesis (OPUS) Modification 5 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=96 71 July 10, 2008 NSF National Science Foundation Expeditions in Computing Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 521 July 18, 2008 NASA National Aeronautics and Space Administration NASA Headquarters ROSES 2008: Mars Fundamental Research Grant http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =41375 July 21, 2008 DOE US Department of Energy Chicago Service Center Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program Announcement Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 546 July 22, 2008 DOD Department of Defense Air Force Office of Scientific Research Fiscal Year 2009 Young Investigator Research Program Modification 1 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =41144 July 31, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Limited Competition: The Studies to Treat or Prevent Pediatric Type 2 Diabetes (STOPP-T2D) (U01) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 506 August 1, 2008 Fulbright Scholar Program Fulbright traditional lecturing and research grants or for Fulbright Distinguished chair awards worldwide www.cies.org HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Autoimmunity Centers of Excellence (U19) Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 454 August 16, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program Award (D43) Grant (letter of intent due Aug. 16, 1008; application due Sept. 16, 2008) http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 513 August 25, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Multi-Drug Combinations to Promote Neurological Recovery in Traumatic Brain Injury (R01) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 572 September 30, 2008 DOD Department of Defense Office of Naval Research Long Range Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Navy and Marine Corp Science and Technology Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15 440 October 1, 2008 DOE US Department of Energy Chicago Service Center Energy Frontier Research Centers Modification 2 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 381 October 17, 2008 HHS Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health Functional Characterization of Genetic Variants and Interactions: The Genes, Environment and Health Initiative (R21) Grant http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 576 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 577 November 1, 2008 Fulbright Scholar Program Summer German Studies seminar and spring/summer seminars in Korea and Japan for academic and international education administrators www.cies.org December 9, 2008 EPA Environmental Protection Agency Broad Agency Announcement for Conferences, Workshops, and/or Meetings Modification 1 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =41291 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =41292 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =41293 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =41294 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =41295 January 9, 2009 NSF National Science Foundation Opportunities for Promoting Understanding through Synthesis Modification 1 http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17 492 February 1, 2009 Fulbright Scholar Program U.S.-Germany International Education Administrators Program www.cies.org * * * * * * * * 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 April 23, 2008 Supplement: SSTI Funding Supplement Guidelines Federal Funding Opportunities * Department of Defense * Reactive Material Structures program * Architecture-Aware Compiler Environment Program * Information for the Air Force's Epidemic Outbreak Surveillance program * Sources for a contract to support virtual integrated electronic warfare simulations * Third Generation Reusable Boost program * Laser Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance Systems and Applications program * Munitions Metal Parts Manufacturing program * Information regarding technologies that may justify the Navy selecting them as enabling capabilities prior to the issuance of new broad agency announcements in these areas * Proposals to develop a manipulator and end effector technologies that may be implemented across a future family of Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal unmanned ground vehicles * White papers proposing to develop components or systems capable of improving targeting accuracy * Department of Health and Human Services * NIH Research Conference Grant Program * Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program * Immune Mechanisms of Virus Control program * Modeling of Infectious Disease Agent Study research projects * Microbicide Innovation Program * National Science Foundation * Faculty Early Career Development Program * International Materials Institutes * Cluster Exploratory program * Cluster Exploratory program * Opportunities for Promoting Understanding through Synthesis program Foundation Funding Opportunities * American Foundation for Suicide Prevention * Studies that aim to increase understanding of the causes of suicide and factors related to suicide risk (5 award areas) * Bush Foundation * Leadership Fellows Program Copyright State Science & Technology Institute 2008. 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. ________________________________ Federal Funding Opportunities Department of Defense The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting innovative research proposals for the Reactive Material Structures program. This program seeks to develop and demonstrate reactive material structures that provide both (1) structural integrity and enthalpic energy within the same material system and (2) the ability to rapidly release that energy to produce a high intensity blast upon demand. The program will be conducted in two phases consisting of research and demonstration efforts totaling up to four years. Multiple awards are anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals may be submitted at any time until April 16, 2009; however, they are due June 3, 2008, for the initial evaluation phase. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=e8068d5029d0c7a9b98 97d029eca8187&tab=core&_cview=0 DARPA is soliciting proposals for the Architecture-Aware Compiler Environment Program. The goal of this program is to develop computationally efficient compilers that incorporate learning and reasoning methods to drive compiler optimizations for a broad spectrum of computing system configurations. The program will be comprised of two types of teams - a development team and a metrics and evaluation team - and will be conducted in three phases. Multiple awards are anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals may be submitted at any time until June 2, 2009; however, they are due June 2, 2008, for the initial evaluation phase. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=323207c5f4893cab9b7 e32ad0cc35ae3&tab=core&_cview=0 The Department of the Air Force is requesting information for its Epidemic Outbreak Surveillance program. This program addresses the need for a comprehensive diagnostic and informatics surveillance system that uses state-of-the-art technology to identify both natural and hostile biological pathogens in near real-time to provide critical decision support to a wide and relevant audience. The information requested will be used by the Air Force Medical Service to facilitate decision-making. No awards will be made for responses, which are due April 30, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=fda8311053ca65e763a c4c3ec23b2df8&tab=core&_cview=0 The Air Force is seeking sources for a contract to support virtual integrated electronic warfare simulations. The contract will consist of multiple services that are detailed in a performance work statement, which includes software development. Any qualified and interested companies responding to this announcement must be able to support all areas. Responses are due May 17, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=9a319a009dd23ba 639331fd06824dad7&_cview=1 The Air Force will be soliciting proposals for its Third Generation Reusable Boost (3GRB) program. One of the goals of this program is to develop a 3GRB vision engine that uses novel technologies or cycles and traces to the Integrated High Payoff Rocket Propulsion Technology program (IHPRT) goals. Specifically, the program calls for a liquid rocket engine system that produces a percent improvement over the IHPRPT hydrocarbon boost baseline engine. Approximately $11.25 million is expected to be available for three contract awards having a five-year ordering period. Each contract will provide a minimum guaranteed amount of $200,000 of work to be accomplished during its lifetime. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals will be due 45 days after a full solicitation has been released. Responses to the draft solicitation are due April 25, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=31100919014ea1cd320 c2e17a05de65e&tab=core&_cview=0 The Air Force continues to solicit proposals for the Laser Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and Applications program. This program is aimed at developing emerging ISR technologies from the R&D military marketplace and commercial marketplace and inserting them sustainably onto battlefields. The most recent call for proposals focuses on imaging sensor systems, broad area surveillance, and sensor fusion and is a small business set-aside. Approximately $7.9 million is expected to be available for awards having a two-year project period. Awards of at least $200,000 are anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due May 19, 2008. The master solicitation is available at https://www.fbo.gov/index?id=8b94924b749373a2dcc697c1cf7f9078&_cview=1 . For the recent call for proposals, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=852d3ae10536da8e95d ccf6478295330&tab=core&_cview=1 The Department of the Army is soliciting proposals for its Munitions Metal Parts Manufacturing program. This program is intended to support new materials, new and novel manufacturing and processing technology, advancements in modeling and simulation, advanced design methodologies, and new technologies for sustainment, systems health monitoring, and supply chain management in support of the ammunition and associated systems. Additionally, efforts that internalize manufacturing science in an integrated data environment to address any of the above areas of interest are strongly encouraged. Proposals are sought from educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and commercial organizations. White papers are due May 8, 2008; full proposals are due June 26, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=6e0239c6061f3ab38b5 8475fd4d76837&tab=core&_cview=1 The Department of the Navy is seeking to identify trends in the advancement of certain technologies that may justify the Navy selecting them as enabling capabilities prior to the issuance of new broad agency announcements in these areas, beginning in fiscal year 2011. Of particular interest would be (1) those specific areas in which industry leaders are expending their own R&D funds in the expectation of technological advancement and (2) recent breakthroughs or significant improvements in Code 35's areas of responsibility, of which the Navy may not already be cognizant. Responses should offer insights into the current and near-term future industry achievements in aircraft platforms and the other Code 35 areas identified in the announcement. Responses are due May 9, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=8a8df5fc0668994c94f efc7230921e52&tab=core&_cview=0 The Navy will be soliciting proposals to develop a manipulator and end effector technologies that may be implemented across a future family of Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unmanned ground vehicles (UGV). The manipulator and end effectors should be modular in nature and capable of being scaled larger or smaller in order to achieve commonality across different weight classes of future Joint EOD UGVs. The effort will culminate with the delivery of a prototype that is expected to have a technological maturity of at least Technology Readiness Level 6. Approximately $750,000 is expected to be available for one or more awards having a project period of up to 18 months. White papers are due May 15, 2008. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=558cd89dce39ced058b f7f60213357d2&tab=core&_cview=0 The Navy is soliciting white papers for components or systems capable of improving targeting accuracy. Current weapon systems are capable of engaging targets with an accuracy that exceeds the limits of the targeting equipment. This solicitation lists four areas of interest for development: (1) azimuth sensing system, (2) lightweight modular designator, (3) laser designator research and (4) power solutions for distributed operations. Multiple awards are anticipated. When appropriate, research grants will be the preferred award method. All responsible sources from industry and academia may submit white papers at any time until April 14, 2009. For more information, visit: https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=eb367546495f6ba62fb 8091b2c55c18c&tab=core&_cview=0 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 Institutes of Health (NIH) agencies invite R13/U13 applications for the NIH Research Conference Grant Program. This program is designed to support high quality conferences/scientific meetings that are relevant to the scientific mission of the NIH and to the public health. A conference/scientific meeting is defined as a gathering, symposium, seminar, scientific meeting, workshop or any other organized, formal meeting where persons assemble to coordinate, exchange and disseminate information or to explore or clarify a defined subject, problem or area of knowledge. Eligibility is open to domestic organizations (see note on eligibility above). For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-149.html The John E. Fogarty International Center invites D43 applications for the Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program. This funding opportunity seeks to train or expand the capabilities of scientists and health professionals from developing countries to engage in infectious diseases (excluding HIV/AIDS) research. Proposals are requested for innovative, collaborative research training programs that would contribute to the long-term goal of building sustainable research capacity in endemic infectious diseases at developing-country institutions. Approximately $1 million is expected to be available annually to fund a combination of 4-6 new and competitive renewal awards, 1-2 planning grants and 1-2 supplemental awards each year. Applicants for new awards may request a project period of up to five years and a budget for direct costs of up to $138,000 per year. Eligible organizations include nonprofit, public or private research institutions in the U.S. or developing countries. Letters of intent are due Aug. 14, 2008; applications are due Sept. 16, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-154.html The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases invites U01/U19 applications for the Immune Mechanisms of Virus Control program. The goals of this program are to (1) establish a network of synergistic research teams focused on basic immunological parameters of virus infection, mechanisms of virus-induced inflammation, and protective vaccination and (2) discover and define novel basic immune mechanisms for controlling virus infections that will lead to new potential targets for developing future vaccines and therapeutics. Approximately $14 million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available for 7-15 awards. An additional $1 million will be available in a discretionary Fund to support exploratory pilot research projects that propose projects that capitalize on emerging opportunities. Direct costs are expected to range from $250,000 to $500,000 per year for U01 grants and $750,000 to $1.5 million per year for U19 grants. Letters of intent are due July 18, 2008; applications are due Aug. 18, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-08-013.html The National Institute of General Medical Sciences invites U01 applications for Modeling of Infectious Disease Agent Study research projects. These projects are intended to provide the U.S. scientific and public health communities better resources, knowledge and tools to improve their ability to identify and prevent the spread of diseases resulting from the emergence or intentional release of pathogens and their products. Research projects will become part of the Models of Infectious Disease Agent Study Network. Approximately $3 million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available for four awards having a project period of up to five years. Applicants may request a budget for direct costs of up to $500,000 per year. Eligibility is open, except for for-profit organizations other than small businesses and faith- or community-based organizations (see note on eligibility above). Letters of intent are due June 2, 2008; applications are due July 1, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-09-001.html NIAID, the National Institute of Mental Health, and the Office of Research on Women's Health invite R21/R33 applications for the Microbicide Innovation Program. This program is designed to support novel, high-risk and under-explored strategies in the field of topical microbicides, ultimately to facilitate the design and development of technology or methodology that can advance the field as a whole. Approximately $2 million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available for 10-15 grants having a project period of up to five years. Support for the R21 feasibility phase cannot exceed two years and is limited to $275,000 direct costs over the two-year award period. Budgetary support for the R33 phase is limited to $300,000 per annum in direct costs and cannot exceed three years. Letters of intent are due June 25, 2008; applications are due July 25, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-08-016.html National Science Foundation (NSF) NSF is soliciting proposals for the Faculty Early Career Development Program. This program offers the agency's most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations. Such activities should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. Women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Approximately $80 million is expected to be available annually to support 425 awards per year. Awards of up to $400,000 for a five-year project period will be made; however, proposers to the Biological Sciences Directorate must submit budget requests for at least $500,000 for the five-year duration. Eligible are academic institutions in the U.S., its territories or possessions, and the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, that award degrees in a field supported by NSF. Nonprofit, non-degree-granting organizations such as museums, observatories or research labs also may be eligible to submit proposals, if the eligibility requirements of the principal investigator's position are satisfied. Proposal deadlines for 2008 projects range from July 22 to July 24 of 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08557 NSF invites U.S. colleges and universities to submit proposals for FY 2009 funding to support International Materials Institutes. These institutes advance fundamental materials research by coordinating international research and education projects involving condensed matter and materials physics; solid state and materials chemistry; and the design, synthesis, characterization and processing of materials to meet global and regional needs. The goal is to enhance international collaboration between U.S. researchers and educators and their counterparts worldwide. Institutes must be university-based and provide a research environment that will attract leading scientists and engineers. Up to $5 million is expected to be available for 4-8 continuing grants ranging from $600,000 to $1.2 million per year. Awards will be made for an initial period of up to five years. Funding for the fifth year will be contingent upon the outcome of a comprehensive review during the fourth year. Proposals are due July 15, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08558 NSF is soliciting proposals for the Cluster Exploratory program. Through this program, NSF-funded researchers will use software and services running on a Google-IBM cluster to explore innovative research ideas in data-intensive computing. Proposals funded are expected to cover a range of activities that first lead to advances in computing research, but that also explore the potential of this computing paradigm to contribute to science and engineering research and to applications that promise benefit to society as a whole. Approximately $5 million is expected to be available for 10-15 grants having a project period of up to two years. Projects funded will have cumulative budgets of up to $500,000. Eligible are U.S. colleges and universities and nonprofit, nonacademic organizations, such as independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities. Proposals are due July 17, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08560 NSF is soliciting proposals for the Opportunities for Promoting Understanding through Synthesis program. This program encourages proposals aimed at synthesizing a body of related research projects conducted by a single individual or group of investigators over an extended period. Up to $1.2 million is expected to be available annually to support 6-8 grants per year. Awards ranging from $125,000 to $150,000 may be made; these funds may be expended over a total of two years. The categories of proposers identified in the Grant Proposal Guide are eligible to submit proposals, which are due Jan. 9 and July 9, annually. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06568 ________________________________ Foundation Funding Opportunities American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) AFSP invites applications for funding to support studies that aim to increase understanding of the causes of suicide and factors related to suicide risk, or to test treatments and other interventions designed to prevent suicide. AFSP awards research grants and fellowships (see below) to individuals affiliated with nonprofit institutions or organizations in the U.S. and abroad. Investigators from all academic disciplines are eligible to apply, and both basic science and applied research projects will be considered, provided they have an essential focus on suicide or suicide prevention. Applications are due June 15 and Dec. 15, annually. For more information, visit http://www.afsp.org/ . * Distinguished Investigator Grants. These grants provide up to $100,000 over two years to investigators at the level of associate professor or higher with an established record of research and publication on suicide. * Standard Research Grants. These grants provide up to $75,000 over two years to individual investigators at any level. * Young Investigator Grants. These grants provide up to $85,000 over two years to investigators at the level of assistant professor or lower. The grants provide an additional $10,000 for an established suicide researcher who will mentor the young investigator. * Pilot Grants. These grants provide up to $30,000 over 1-2 years to investigators at any level. These grants provide seed money for new projects that have the potential to lead to subsequent larger investigations. * Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. These fellowships provide up to $100,000 over two years to investigators who have received a Ph.D., M.D., or other doctoral degree within the preceding three years and have not had more than three years of fellowship support. Fellows receive a progressive stipend of $42,000 in the first year and $46,000 in the second, with an institutional allowance of $6,000 per year. Bush Foundation The Bush Foundation invites applications for its Leadership Fellows Program. This program provides support for full-time study in academic or self-designed educational programs in such fields as education, government, health, business, engineering and science. Fellows receive a $4,000 monthly stipend to cover living expenses and, depending upon the program they propose, up to $24,000 in travel reimbursement and instructional expense payments. The duration of fellowships ranges from 2-18 months. To be eligible, individuals who are 28 years or older must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and have lived or worked at least one continuous year immediately prior to the application deadline in Minnesota, North Dakota or South Dakota. Applicants also must be employed full-time and have at least five years of experience in any field, with strong evidence of competence and leadership abilities. Applications will be available online after May 31, 2008, and are due Oct. 13, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.bushfoundation.org/Fellowships/leadership_overview.asp * * * * * * * * New F&A Schedule (Pending Federal approval) Effective April 1, 2008, all newly submitted proposals must include the correct F&A rate(s) for the appropriate year(s), including multi-year proposals. The Clemson F&A agreement, effective March 5, 2007, includes an increase of one-half percent each year for the next two years for On-campus Organized Research. The negotiated rate for FY 07/08 is 47.5%, FY 08/09 is 48%, and FY 09/10 is 48.5%. The 48.5% rate should be used for fiscal years after FY10 until we have a new rate agreement. New Fringe Rates Faculty - 27.9% Staff & Post-Docs - 32.8% Students - 6.2% Part-time & Retired - 20.8% 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 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... URL: https://mail.clemson.edu/pipermail/grants-dist/attachments/20080425/b2b76113/attachment.html