[Grants-dist] Research Opportunities
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Fri Feb 8 16:39:48 EST 2008
NSF CISE invites its grantees to submit requests for REU supplemental
funding to their active CISE grants. Interested grantees, who have not
already submitted a request, should do so by Friday, March 28, 2008.
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The Winter 2008 edition of diSCovering Research, the quarterly
newsletter publication of the South Carolina EPSCoR/IDeA State Office
is available in both PDF format and as a web page at:
http://www.scepscoridea.org/news/index.html#Newsletter.
Highlights include:
* SC Launch! Introduces Phase I Matching Grant
* Claflin Student Wins National HBCU-UP Award
* Winthrop University Receives Major Instrumentation Award
The address for the new SC EPSCoR/IDeA website is www.scepscoridea.org
<http://www.scepscoridea.org/> . This site will combine the
scepscor.org and the scinbre.org websites.
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ARMY-CDMRP
2008 Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) Funding Opportunities
FY08 OCRP Program Announcements are expected to be released in February
2008. The announcements will describe opportunities for funding by the
following award mechanisms:
1. Idea Development Award
2. Translational Research Partnership Award
3. Career Development Award
4. Clinical Consortium Development Award
Brief descriptions of each of these mechanisms are being released in the
News Release on the CDMRP website at
http://cdmrp.army.mil/pubs/press/2008/08ocrppreann.htm
Requests for e-mail notification when Program Announcements are released
may be sent to help at cdmrp.org.
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Take special note that JDRF is requesting new applications:
1) Role of the GI Tract and Mucosal Immunity in Type 1 Diabetes
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Pursue studies of mucosal immunity in type 1 diabetes (T1D).
2) Roles of Innate Immunity and Inflammation in Type 1 Diabetes
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Pursue studies of innate immunity with a specific focus on type 1
diabetes (T1D).
JDRF is also accepting expressions of interest:
3) Biomarkers in Type 1 Diabetes and its Complications
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The discovery and validation of biomarkers in Type 1 diabetes and its
complications.
4) Imaging of Functional Human Pancreatic Beta Cells
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The development of technologies for the functional imaging of pancreatic
beta-cells.
5) JDRF High Priority, Short-Term Project Award
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JDRF is supporting investigators whose research is being curtailed or
delayed by failure to receive funding by supplying investigators with
short-term bridge funding.
Please visit the Information for Applicants
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d7f7c107373&jb=ffcf14&t=> section of the JDRF website (www.jdrf.org
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7975630d7b7d137973&m=fef5167670610c&l=fe8916717c620d7576&s=fdf215727d650
d7f7c107373&jb=ffcf14&t=> ) for new updates on JDRF's Research Priority
Areas in through June 2008. Be sure to visit the JDRF website
periodically for application deadline/guideline updates.
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Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices
NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts
February 01, 2008
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/WeeklyIndex.cfm?WeekEnding=02-01-2008
NIH Requiring Mandatory Use of the Electronic Financial Status Report
System in the eRA Commons Beginning October 1, 2007
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Commerce Business Daily for this week:
http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-02-08-08.htm
http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-02-07-08.htm
http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-02-06-08.htm
http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-02-05-08.htm
http://people.clemson.edu/~wahba/CBDs/CBD-02-04-08.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
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To see what's in the STTI (State Science and Technology Institute)
Weekly Digest go to the bottom of this document.
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Current Fringe Rates, Indirect Rates, and Tuition Remission Rates are
listed at the bottom.
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February 27, 2008
DOD
Department of Defense
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
Chemical and Biological Defense Fund & Chemical/Biological Technologies
Directorate, Physical Science and Technology Division New Initiatives,
FY2008 - FY2010
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
793
DOI
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Reclamation
Bureau of Reclamation-Upper Colorado Region
Monitoring of Salt Cedar Beetle and Estimate of ET and Water Salvage
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40621
March 17, 2008
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
FY 2008 Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Pollution Prevention
Information Network (PPIN) Grants Program
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
765
March 26, 2008
U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command through the Office of
the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)
Department of Defense Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP)
Investigator-Initiated Research Award (letter of intent due Mar. 26,
2008; application due Apr. 9, 2008)
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/nfrp.htm
U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command through the Office of
the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)
Department of Defense Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP)
New Investigator Award (letter of intent due Mar. 26, 2008; application
due Apr. 9, 2008)
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/nfrp.htm
U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command through the Office of
the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)
Department of Defense Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP)
Exploration Hypothesis Development Award (letter of intent due Mar. 26,
2008; application due Apr. 9, 2008)
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/nfrp.htm
March 28, 2008
DOD
Department of Defense
Office of Naval Research
Naval Supply Systems Command
National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellowship (NSSEFF)
Program
Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
422
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA Headquarters
ROSES 2007: Astronomy and Physics Research and Analysis
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
812
April 9, 2008
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DoD Neurofibromatosis Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
780
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
781
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DOD Neurofibromatosis Exploration - Hypothesis Development Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
783
May 1, 2008
DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Technical Topic Area 2 - Hydrate Production Systems
Research
Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
670
May7, 2008
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DOD Breast Cancer Impact Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
811
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DOD Breast Cancer Idea Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
800
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DOD Breast Cancer Impact Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
801
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DOD Breast Cancer Synergistic Idea Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
802
May 22, 2008
U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command through the Office of
the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP)
Department of Defense Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP)
Clinical Trial Award (letter of intent due May 22, 2008; application due
June 12, 2008)
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/nfrp.htm
June 12, 2008
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DoD Neurofibromatosis Clinical Trial Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
779
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DoD Prostate Cancer Idea Development Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
804
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DoD Prostate Cancer New Investigator Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
805
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DoD Prostate Cancer HBCU Student Summer Training Program Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
806
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DoD Prostate Cancer Physician Research Training Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
807
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DoD Prostate Cancer Training Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
809
June 19, 2008
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DOD Breast Cancer Innovator Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
808
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DOD Breast Cancer Era of Hope Scholar Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
794
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DOD Breast Cancer Era of Hope Postdoctoral Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
795
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DOD Breast Cancer HBCU/MI Partnership Training Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
797
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DOD Breast Cancer Clinical Translational Research Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
799
July 2, 2008
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DOD Ovarian Cancer Idea Development Award
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
813
DOD
Department of Defense
Dept. of the Army -- USAMRAA
DOD Ovarian Cancer Translational Research Partnership
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
815
July 12, 2008
NSF
National Science Foundation
Developmental Systems
Modification 3
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=12
542
NSF
National Science Foundation
Behavioral Systems
Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=12
544
NSF
National Science Foundation
Neural Systems
Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=12
545
NSF
National Science Foundation
Physiological and Structural Systems
Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=12
548
July 14, 2008
NSF
National Science Foundation
Cognitive Neuroscience
Modification 3
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=87
01
July 16, 2008
NSF
National Science Foundation
Geobiology and Low-Temperature Geochemistry
Modification 3
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=90
47
August 18, 2008
NSF
National Science Foundation
Decision, Risk and Management Sciences (DRMS)
Modification 3
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=10
636
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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 <http://www.ssti.org>
In the February 5, 2008 Supplement:
SSTI Funding Supplement Guidelines
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Federal Funding Opportunities
* Department of Agriculture
<file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eudC.htm#USDA#USDA>
* 1890 Facilities Grant Program
* Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program
* Rural Business Opportunity Grant program
* Department of Commerce
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* Postsecondary Internship Program
* R&D services for NIST's Optical Technology Division
* Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite R
Series ground segment
* Department of Defense
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* Chemical and Biological Defense Program
* Laser ISR Systems and Applications Program
* Sources to design, integrate and test a primary Enhanced
Polar System Gateway site in Alaska and a secondary EPS Gateway site in
CONUS
* Proposals to improve the manufacturing processes of Edge
Defined Film-Fed Growth sapphire
* Proposals for the risk reduction phase of the Objective
Gateway Increment 2 acquisition
* Versatile Affordable Advanced Turbine Engines Program
* Proposals to examine sensor technologies of lightweight
ground vehicles
* Research, development, test and evaluation for various
weapon systems
* Applied research for the detection and neutralization of
landmines, improvised explosive devices, and other military munitions in
all environments
* Combined development/production of the Space Heater
Convective 120,000 BTU/hour
* Research, development, test and evaluation of emerging
navigation technologies, sensors and systems
* Human, Social and Cultural Behavior Modeling program
* Long- and short-term science and technology and R&D
projects that offer potential for advancement and improvements of Naval
machinery operations
* Missile Defense Science, Technology and Research Program
* Department of Education
<file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eudC.htm#ED#ED>
* Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and
Centers Program
* Enhanced assessment instruments
* Department of Energy
<file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eudC.htm#DOE#DOE>
* Pilot research project grants in radiochemistry and
imaging instrumentation
* Methane Hydrates program
* Department of Health and Human Services
<file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eudC.htm#HHS#HHS>
* Applications to develop health education activities in
the area of health professions education
* Development of new medical countermeasures against the
biological agents that are most likely to be used in a terror attack on
civilian populations
* Development and testing of new statistical models to
address genetics-based research problems in addiction
* Comprehensive Research Center of Excellence Grant
Program
* Applications to study the effect of racial and ethnic
discrimination/bias on healthcare delivery
* Department of Justice
<file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eudC.htm#DOJ#DOJ>
* Applications to evaluate technologies designed to
prevent and reduce crime and improve the functioning of the criminal
justice system
* NASA
<file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eudC.htm#NASA#NASA>
* Force measurement support service
* National Science Foundation
<file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eudC.htm#NSF#NSF>
* American Competitiveness in Chemistry-Fellowship program
* University Radio Observatories Program
* Innovations in Engineering Education, Curriculum, and
Infrastructure program
* Studies focusing on the structure, function, dynamics,
interactions and interconversions of biological molecules
* Studies focusing on the structure, function and
regulation of plant, animal and microbial cells
* Studies on genomes and genetic mechanisms in all
organisms, whether prokaryote, eukaryote, phage or virus
Foundation Funding Opportunity
* Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
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* Initiative to advance the science of continuous quality
improvement
Copyright State Science & Technology Institute 2008.
NOTICE: All opportunities posted herein may be subject to change,
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solicitation or request for proposals. Readers also are strongly
encouraged to monitor any new developments released by the originating
sources.
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Federal Funding Opportunities
Department of Agriculture
The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service invites
applications for the 1890 Facilities Grant Program. This program
provides awards for the acquisition and improvement of agricultural and
food sciences facilities and equipment, including libraries, so that the
1890 land-grant institutions may participate fully in the production of
human capital in the food and agricultural sciences. Approximately $16.6
million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for awards. Only
the aforementioned institutions are eligible to submit applications,
which are due March 28, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/1890_facilities.html
<http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/1890_facilities.html>
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service invites applications for the
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant program. The primary objective
of this program is to promote rural economic development and job
creation projects. Assistance provided to rural areas, as defined under
the program, may include business start-up costs, business expansion,
business incubators, technical assistance feasibility studies, advanced
telecommunications services and computer networks for projects involving
medical, educational, and job training services and community facilities
for economic development. For FY 2008, approximately $33.1 million is
available for loans of up to $740,000. Loan recipients are required to
provide supplemental funds of at least 20 percent of their loan. Any
entity that is identified by USDA Rural Development as an eligible
borrower under the Rural Electrification Act is eligible to apply for
assistance; such entities should contact a Rural Development State
Office for application materials. Applications may be submitted by
either of two remaining deadlines in 2008, March 31 or June 30. For more
information, visit:
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gpo
.gov/2007/E7-8682.htm
<http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20071800/edocket.access.gp
o.gov/2007/E7-8682.htm>
The Rural Business-Cooperative Service also invites applications for the
Rural Business Opportunity Grant program, which seeks to improve the
economic conditions of rural areas by providing technical assistance for
business development and economic development planning. Approximately
$2.6 million in FY 2008 funding is available for 51 grants. To ensure
that a broad range of communities have the opportunity to benefit from
the program, no grant will exceed $50,000 unless it is a multi-state
project, in which case funds may not exceed $150,000. These limits do
not apply to specified funding for Native American, Empowerment Zones,
Enterprise Communities, and Rural Economic Area Partnerships.
Applications are due March 31, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo
.gov/2008/E8-2002.htm
<http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gp
o.gov/2008/E8-2002.htm>
Department of Commerce (DOC)
DOC invites applications for its Postsecondary Internship Program. This
program is intended to aid and promote experiential training activities
that foster future employment opportunities within DOC and the federal
government in general. American citizens enrolled as students in
postsecondary accredited educational institutions will participate in
on-site work experiences in DOC bureaus and offices in order to
integrate academic theory and workplace requirements, gain relevant
skills and knowledge, explore federal career options, develop
professional networks, and develop a greater awareness of the role of
federal agencies. The program will be administered through a partnership
between DOC and nonprofit and/or educational institutions of higher
education and funded by cooperative agreements. Projections indicate
that up to $1 million may be available to support 25-100 interns.
Accredited universities, colleges and nonprofit organizations are
eligible to submit applications, which are due March 3, 2008. For more
information, visit:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
680
<http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=1
6680>
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is seeking
sources capable of providing R&D services for NIST's Optical Technology
Division. This includes providing optical ray tracing and diffraction
modeling to accomplish tasks for NIST, NASA and DoD in the area of
optical calibration. Specifically, research will be targeting optical
characterization of materials and radiometric calibration. Responses are
due Feb. 12, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/NIST/AcAsD/Reference%2DNumber%2DNB841000%2D8%
2D00001rs/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/NIST/AcAsD/Reference%2DNumber%2DNB841000%2D8
%2D00001rs/listing.html>
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will be
soliciting proposals for the Geostationary Operational Environmental
Satellite R Series (GOES-R) ground segment. The GOES-R acquisition is
jointly being procured by NOAA and NASA in support of the GOES-R
satellite. While NASA awards the spacecraft and instrument contracts and
acquires the launch vehicle, NOAA will retain overall program management
responsibility, acquire the ground system, operate the system following
satellite launch, and be responsible for algorithm development.
Competition for this effort will be full and open. One contract award
having a 10-year project period is expected to result from a full
solicitation, which is slated for release in mid-April 2008. Responses
to the draft solicitation are due March 7, 2008. For more information,
visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/NOAA/AGAMD/DG133E%2D08%2DRP%2D0068/listing.ht
ml
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/NOAA/AGAMD/DG133E%2D08%2DRP%2D0068/listing.h
tml>
Department of Defense (DoD)
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency is soliciting proposals for the
Chemical and Biological Defense Program. This funding opportunity is
intended to support (1) new and innovative chemical and biological
science and technology projects across a wide range of military
operations and (2) new and innovative ideas for experimental and
theoretical development of technologies, with the goal of selecting
science and technology projects that can be transitioned to joint
acquisition programs. The solicitation lists 30 topics of interest
across nine broad capability areas. Awards ranging from $175,000 to $3
million for a project period of 1-3 years may be made. Eligible are
industrial/commercial concerns, including small businesses; accredited
degree-granting colleges and universities; nonprofit organizations; and
Federally Funded Research and Development Centers sponsored by DoD or
the Department of Energy. White papers are due Feb. 21, 2008; invited
full proposals will be due March 20, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DTRA/DTRA01/HDTRA1%2D08%2DCBDIF%2DCBT%2DBAA/l
isting.html
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The Department of the Air Force is seeking small businesses for the
Laser Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (ISR) Systems and
Applications Program. This program is aimed at developing emerging ISR
technologies (e.g., short-wave infrared and laser sensors, continuous
wave laser sources, integrated signal processing, and advanced optics)
from the R&D military marketplace and commercial marketplace and
inserting them sustainably onto battlefields. Four contract awards
totaling approximately $49.9 million are expected to result from a full
solicitation, once released. Responses to the sources sought notice are
due Feb. 15, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLPLDED/FA9451%2D08%2DR%2D0002/listin
g.html
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ng.html>
The Air Force is seeking sources to support the design, integration and
test of a primary Enhanced Polar System (EPS) Gateway site in Alaska and
a secondary EPS Gateway site in CONUS. EPS is the next-generation SATCOM
system that will replace the Interim Polar System. The EPS Gateway will
provide the interface between Polar users and mid-latitude users via the
Defense Information System Network Global Information Grid Point of
Presence. A minimum DoD security clearance of Secret is required for all
personnel supporting this effort. The government will not recognize any
costs associated with responses, which are due March 3, 2008. For more
information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFSC/SMCSMSC/Reference%2DNumber%2DMCSW%2DEPS
%2D08%2D002/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFSC/SMCSMSC/Reference%2DNumber%2DMCSW%2DEP
S%2D08%2D002/listing.html>
The Air Force is soliciting proposals to improve the manufacturing
processes of Edge Defined Film-Fed Growth sapphire in order to achieve
the domestic capability of producing larger window sizes with increased
affordability. Windows of at least 32 inches square, with one inch in
thickness, are sought. Such windows would be extremely useful for
multiple airborne and ground-based platforms with large sensor suites
that need to be protected from harsh operating environments over many
years of service. Approximately $1.8 million is expected to be available
for one contract award having a project period of 19 months. Eligibility
is unrestricted. Proposals are due March 17, 2008. For more information,
visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA%2D08%2D02%2DPKM/listing.htm
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The Air Force will be soliciting proposals for the risk reduction phase
of its Objective Gateway (OG) Increment 2 acquisition. This includes
delivering and testing an open OG core reference system architecture;
addressing technology risk and readiness through analysis, modeling and
simulation, and prototyping; and developing and prototyping OG core
system modules for the OG system. Contract awards having a project
period of six months are anticipated. A full solicitation is expected to
be released on or about Feb. 27, 2008, with proposals due 30 days
thereafter. For more information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/ESC/FA872608R0007/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/ESC/FA872608R0007/listing.html>
The Air Force will be soliciting proposals for the Versatile Affordable
Advanced Turbine Engines Program. This program seeks to develop
revolutionary and innovative technologies by the 2017 timeframe that
will provide a 10-times increase in turbo-propulsion affordable
capability when compared to a year 2000 state-of-the-art baseline
engine. The program is a joint initiative with the Department of Energy,
NASA and industry. Multiple awards are expected to result from
individual calls for proposals. For more information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA%2D08%2D02%2DPKP/listing.htm
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The Department of the Army is soliciting proposals to examine sensor
technologies of lightweight ground vehicles. The goal of this
solicitation is to demonstrate technologies for real-time, on-the-move
capacity for detection and identification of anomalies and pre-defined
targets, including improvised explosive devices, humans, or other
targets of interest that may be concealed, camouflaged, practicing
spoofing/deception or otherwise hidden. Contract awards having a project
period of up to two years may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted.
Proposals are due March 18, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAB15/W909MY%2D08%2DR%2D0010/listing.h
tml
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAB15/W909MY%2D08%2DR%2D0010/listing.
html>
The Army will be soliciting proposals for a contract award to support
research, development, test and evaluation for a variety of weapon
systems. The contractor will be required to have substantial experience
in all of the following technologies: (1) magneto-inductance as it
applies to remote activation of weapons and electronic equipment, plus
voice and data communications; (2) acoustic and shock wave technology as
it applies to ground and vehicle weapon detection systems, plus
sympathetic detonation of weapons; and (3) radio frequency technology as
it applies to remote activation of weapons and electronic equipment.
Responses are due March 20, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD17/W71B7J%2D7338%2DH242/listing.htm
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<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD17/W71B7J%2D7338%2DH242/listing.ht
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The Army is soliciting proposals for applied research for the detection
and neutralization of landmines, improvised explosive devices, and other
military munitions in all environments. The overall goal of this
solicitation is to foster new development in countermine science and
technology, which may ultimately lead to future operational capabilities
as stated and outlined by current acquisition Army Technology Objective
programs and requirements. Awards having a project period of up to two
years may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals may be
submitted at any time until Sept. 30, 2010. For more information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAB15/W909MY08R0011/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAB15/W909MY08R0011/listing.html>
The Army will be soliciting proposals for the combined
development/production of the Space Heater Convective 120,000 BTU/hour
(SHC 120K). This solicitation's SHC 120K requirement is for a
self-powered, thermoelectric heater that will provide soldiers operating
in basic, cold and extreme cold environments with a safe, portable,
lightweight, multi-fueled, forced-air heater in the 120,000 BTU/hour
range. One contract award having a project period of up to five years is
anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. A full solicitation is
expected to be available on or about Feb. 28, 2008. For more
information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD16/W911QYAAAABBBB/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD16/W911QYAAAABBBB/listing.html>
The Department of the Navy is seeking small businesses that can provide
research, development, test and evaluation of emerging navigation
technologies, sensors and systems with potential for applicability in
the areas of, air, ground and shipboard Command, Control, Communication,
Computers and Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance system
technologies and position, navigation, and timing systems. One contract
award having a project period of up to five years is expected to result
from a full solicitation. Responses to the sources sought notice are due
Feb. 15, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/SPAWAR/SPAWARSYSCEN_San_Diego/SSC%2DSan%5FDie
go%5FMKTSVY%5F57FC6/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/SPAWAR/SPAWARSYSCEN_San_Diego/SSC%2DSan%5FDi
ego%5FMKTSVY%5F57FC6/listing.html>
The Navy is soliciting proposals for the Human, Social and Cultural
Behavior Modeling program. The overall goals of this program are to
create models that will operate in a plug-and-play environment; to
perform research in support of model development; and to develop
analytical, planning and training applications that use human, social
and cultural behavior models. Resulting technologies and applications
resulting will be used by military users who are experts in their jobs,
but who are not experts in the underlying software code of the models.
Contract awards having a project period of 6-24 months may be made.
Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due March 5, 2008. For more
information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NELO/NELO/N41756%2D08%2DQ%2D3028/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NELO/NELO/N41756%2D08%2DQ%2D3028/listing.htm
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The Navy is soliciting white papers for long- and short-term science and
technology and R&D projects that offer potential for advancement and
improvements of Naval machinery operations and the scientific knowledge
necessary to create such advancements. Areas of interest include
mechanical and electrical power and propulsion systems; auxiliary
machinery systems; hull, deck and habitability machinery systems;
machinery automation, controls, sensors, and network systems; and
machinery integrated logistics systems and procedures. All responsible
sources from academia and industry may submit white papers at any time
until Jan. 30, 2009. For more information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSEA/N00167/N0016708BAA02/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSEA/N00167/N0016708BAA02/listing.html>
The Missile Defense Agency is soliciting proposals for the Missile
Defense Science, Technology and Research Program. This university
research program is designed to identify and develop new and innovative
concepts, stimulate technology innovation, and exploit breakthroughs in
science to offer robust technology improvements to all elements of the
Ballistic Missile Defense System. Specific research areas encompass the
entire engagement sequence, including surveillance, acquisition and
tracking, discrimination, communications, engagement planning, threat
engagement, evolving threats and countermeasures, and kill assessment.
Awards ranging from $150,000 to $200,000 per year for 1-3 years may be
made. Only accredited U.S. academic institutions may submit proposals,
which are due March 31, 2008. Principal investigators must be U.S.
citizens. For more information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/MDA/WASHDC1/HQ0006%2D08%2DMSTAR%2DBAA/listing
.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/MDA/WASHDC1/HQ0006%2D08%2DMSTAR%2DBAA/listin
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Department of Education
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
invites applications for the Disability and Rehabilitation Research
Projects (DRRPs) and Centers Program. The purpose of this program is to
develop methods, procedures and rehabilitation technologies that advance
a wide range of independent living and employment outcomes for
individuals with disabilities. Approximately $23.2 million is expected
to be available to support nine DRRPs, six Rehabilitation Engineering
Research Centers (RERCs) and four Rehabilitation Research and Training
Centers (RRTCs) having a project period of up to five years. The maximum
award for DRRPs varies; RERCs and RRTCs would receive up to $950,000 and
$850,000, respectively. Cost-sharing is required for DRRP awards and
will be negotiated at the time of the grant award. Eligible are states;
public or private entities, including for-profit agencies or
organizations; institutions of higher education; and Indian tribes and
tribal organizations. Applications are due April 1, 2008. More
information on DRRPs is available at
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2008-1/020108e.h
tml
<http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2008-1/020108e.
html> . For more information on RERCs, visit
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2008-1/020108f.h
tml
<http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2008-1/020108f.
html> . For more information on RRTCs, visit
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2008-1/020108g.h
tml
<http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2008-1/020108g.
html> .
The Office of Elementary and Secondary Education invites applications
for FY 2007 funding to support enhanced assessment instruments. This
program seeks to enhance the quality of assessment instruments and
systems used by states for measuring the achievement of all students.
One of the program's priorities supports the development of performance-
and technology-based academic assessments. Approximately $7.5 million is
expected to be available for five awards having a project period of up
to 18 months. Awards ranging from $500,000 to $2 million may be made.
Only state educational agencies and consortia of these agencies may
submit applications, which are due April 4, 2008. For more information,
visit:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2008-1/020408d.h
tml
<http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2008-1/020408d.
html>
Department of Energy (DOE)
DOE invites applications for pilot research project grants in
radiochemistry and imaging instrumentation. Responses to this
announcement should address the development and use of highly innovative
radiotracer chemistry or instrumentation technologies for quantitative
in vivo measurement of site-specific (in situ) chemical reactions, their
metabolic perturbations, and ensuing biological processes with a high
degree of specificity. Up to $10 million in expected to be available for
awards ranging from $250,000 to $400,000 per year for up to two years.
All types of domestic entities are eligible to apply, except other
federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center
contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities
after Dec. 31, 1995. Preapplications are strongly encouraged and are due
Feb. 25, 2008; full applications are due April 17, 2008. For more
information, visit:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
678
<http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=1
6678>
DOE invites applications for the Methane Hydrates program. This program
is designed to assess methane hydrate exploration/production systems,
technologies and methodologies and to develop tools or technologies for
remote detection and characterization of deep marine hydrates. The
program has three areas of interest: (1) resource assessment and field
testing on the Alaska North Slope, (2) hydrate production systems
research, and (3) hydrate sampling and monitoring tool development. The
estimated total award funding for new awards is expected to be up to
$14.5 million if a selection under the first area of interest above is
made. Otherwise, up to $5 million is expected to be available for 2-4
new awards having a project period of 18-60 months and a cost-sharing
requirement of at least 20 percent. All types of entities are eligible
to apply, except other federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and
Development Center contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in
section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in
lobbying activities after Dec. 31, 1995. Application deadlines vary for
the three areas of interest, beginning with March 17, 2008. For more
information, visit:
https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/3b3cff0a4a1f243485256ec100490e1
a/01a485e7bf89b427852573e0005421db?OpenDocument
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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
<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
<http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/funding_program.htm> . Some of
the opportunities utilize the R01 (i.e. research project grant) funding
mechanism, and these opportunities sometimes run in parallel with
earlier announcements of identical scope that utilize different funding
mechanisms. Links are provided within the solicitations to the related
announcements in such cases. Specific funding information (e.g.
anticipated funding amount, number of awards, project duration) will
depend upon the quality, duration and costs of the applications
received, unless specified otherwise.
Note on eligibility: Unless otherwise noted in the description,
eligibility for the opportunities below is defined as "open" by SSTI.
Open eligibility is understood to include all of the following domestic
or foreign entities: institutions of higher education; for-profit
organizations, including small businesses; nonprofit organizations,
including faith- or community-based organizations; eligible agencies of
the federal government; state governments; tribal governments or
organizations; minority-serving institutions; regional organizations;
and U.S. territories or possessions.
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism invites R25
applications proposing to develop health education activities in the
area of health professions education. This area of activity includes
projects designed to support the science of dissemination of new
knowledge acquired through alcohol research to a wide array of health
professionals, both individuals currently practicing their professions
and those in training for health professions. Applicants may request a
project period of up to two years and a budget for direct costs of up to
$250,000 per year. Eligibility is open to domestic organizations (see
note on eligibility above). For more information, visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-082.html
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-082.html>
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID),
together with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority
(BARDA), will be soliciting proposals to advance the development of new
medical countermeasures against the biological agents that are most
likely to be used in a terror attack on civilian populations. Through
this solicitation, NIAID and BARDA seek to support development and
evaluation of innovative technologies and platforms for the development
of therapeutics with either single-pathogen or broad spectrum activity
against select NIAID Category A, B and C biothreat pathogens and toxins.
Contract awards having a five-year project period are anticipated.
Eligibility is unrestricted. A full solicitation is expected to be
available on or about Feb. 15, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NIAID/BAA%2DDMID%2DNIAID%2DBARDA%2DNIHAI2
0080022/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NIAID/BAA%2DDMID%2DNIAID%2DBARDA%2DNIHAI
20080022/listing.html>
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites R25 applications
focused on research education for the development and testing of new
statistical models to address genetics-based research problems in
addiction. Applicants are expected to propose a well integrated research
education and training program in statistical models or computational
methods in genetics for undergraduate, graduate and/or postdoctoral
level students. Approximately $600,000 in FY 2008 funding is expected to
be available for awards having a project period of up to five years.
Eligible are domestic institutions of higher education, nonprofit
organizations with 501(c)(3) IRS status, nonprofit organizations, small
businesses, state governments, and eligible agencies of the federal
government. Applications are due March 18, 2008. For more information,
visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-081.html
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-081.html>
NIDA invites P60 applications for its Comprehensive Research Center of
Excellence Grant Program. These centers are intended to foster an
innovative, synergistic and thematically coherent approach to drug abuse
and addiction research and to enable studies that would not occur
without the climate, facilities and research resources that such centers
can uniquely provide. NIDA encourages the application of multiple
scientific perspectives and approaches to the problem of addiction.
Because of the role of the centers as national resources, foreign
applicants are not eligible as center directors but can serve as project
or core directors and otherwise participate in center programs.
Applications are due March 26, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-086.html
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-086.html>
NIDA, the National Cancer Institute, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute, National Institute on Aging, the National Institute of
Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, and the National Institute
of Mental Health invite R01, R03 and R21 applications proposing to study
the effect of racial and ethnic discrimination/bias on healthcare
delivery. This initiative, in part, seeks to improve the measurement of
racial/ethnic discrimination in healthcare delivery systems through
improved instrumentation, data collection and statistical/analytical
techniques. Letters of intent are due Feb. 28, 2008; applications are
due March 26, 2008. More information on R01 awards is available at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-083.html
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-083.html> . For R03
awards, visit
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-085.html.For
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-085.html.For> R21
awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-084.html
<http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-084.html> .
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Department of Justice
The National Institute of Justice invites applications proposing to
evaluate technologies designed to prevent and reduce crime and improve
the functioning of the criminal justice system. Of particular interest
are evaluations that determine if the application of existing or newly
developed technologies works to improve outcomes. Evaluations should
focus on technologies that are fully functional and readily applicable
in operational settings. Additionally, outcome evaluations must have
well defined, measurable indicators of success; applications focusing on
the measurable impact of technologies on reduction in crime will be
given priority. Up to $2 million is expected to be available for 2-8
awards. Eligible are states, including territories; local governments;
nonprofit organizations, including faith- or community-based
organizations; for-profit organizations; institutions of higher
education; Indian tribal organizations; and qualified individuals.
Applications are due April 4, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16
768
<http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=1
6768>
NASA
NASA is seeking sources capable of providing force measurement support
service. The goal of this solicitation is to provide high quality force
measurement and strain gage instrumentation for NASA programs and
projects by providing services to produce, calibrate, repair and utilize
these instruments in a wide range of environments (e.g., from cryogenic
to high temperature ranges). No awards will be made for responses, which
are due Feb. 11, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=128544
<http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=128544>
National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF is soliciting proposals for the American Competitiveness in
Chemistry-Fellowship program. This program seeks to (1) build ties
between academic and industrial, and/or national laboratory, and/or
Chemistry Division-funded center researchers and (2) involve beginning
scientists in efforts to broaden participation in chemistry.
Approximately $1 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available
for five grants of $200,000 to support fellows for two years of
postgraduate study. Fellows receive $75,000 for a 12-month period,
including fringe benefits, and are allowed an additional $15,000 per
year for research expenses. The grantee institution receives $10,000 per
year in lieu of indirect costs. Eligible are U.S. colleges, universities
or nonprofit, nonacademic organizations with prospective fellows as the
principal investigators and individuals who either are unaffiliated or
affiliated with for-profit organizations, state or local governments or
federal agencies. Proposals are due May 1, annually. For more
information, visit:
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08541
<http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08541>
NSF is soliciting proposals for the University Radio Observatories
Program. This program provides support for operations, technical
enhancements, scientific investigations and student training at
university-based radio facilities. A primary function of funded
University Radio Observatories is to provide focused research
environments that foster hands-on student access to state-of-the-art
radio astronomy instrumentation. Approximately $10 million in FY 2009
funding is expected to be available for 5-9 grants. Awards are made for
three-year intervals and are renewable. Only U.S. colleges and
universities may submit proposals, which are due May 30, 2008. For more
information, visit:
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08543
<http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08543>
Note: The categories of proposers identified in the Grant Proposal Guide
<http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=gpg> are eligible
to submit proposals for all of the following funding opportunities.
NSF is soliciting proposals for the Innovations in Engineering
Education, Curriculum, and Infrastructure program. This program supports
research that addresses three basic issues related to engineering
education, one of which includes helping the community understand how to
better attract a more talented and diverse student body, particularly
U.S. citizens and permanent residents, to all levels of engineering
study. Approximately $9 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be
available for 40-50 awards, including 32-40 exploratory project grants
of up to $100,000 for a one-year project period and 8-10 expansion
project grants of up to $500,000 for a two- to three-year project
period. Grants of up to $150,000 also may be made for exploratory
projects involving multiple universities. Proposals are due April 30,
2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08542
<http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08542>
NSF is soliciting proposals for studies focusing on the structure,
function, dynamics, interactions and interconversions of biological
molecules. The context for such studies can range from investigations of
individual macromolecules to the large-scale integration of metabolic
and energetic processes. Proposals are due July 12, 2008, and Jan. 12,
2009. For more information, visit:
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12771
<http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12771>
NSF is soliciting proposals for studies focusing on the structure,
function and regulation of plant, animal and microbial cells, including
their interactions with the environment and with one another. A few
areas of interest are the structure, function and assembly of cellular
elements, such as the cytoskeleton, membranes, organelles, intracellular
compartments, intranuclear structures, and extracellular matrix,
including eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell walls and envelopes. Proposals
are due July 12, 2008, and Jan. 12, 2009. For more information, visit:
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12772
<http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12772>
NSF is soliciting proposals for studies on genomes and genetic
mechanisms in all organisms, whether prokaryote, eukaryote, phage or
virus. A few areas of interest include genome organization, molecular
and cellular evolution, replication, recombination, repair, and vertical
and lateral transmission of heritable information. Proposals are due
July 12, 2008, and Jan. 12, 2009. For more information, visit:
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12780
<http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12780>
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Foundation Funding Opportunity
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF)
RWJF invites applications for an initiative to advance the science of
continuous quality improvement (CQI). This initiative seeks, in part, to
develop methods, tools and standards for the design, conduct and
reporting of CQI research and evaluations, including standardized
typologies, definitions and measures of key concepts and consensus
statements. Approximately $1 million is expected to be available for
awards having a project period of up to three years. Applicants may
request a budget for total costs of up to $300,000. Projects costing
less over a shorter period (e.g., $50,000 over one year) will have a
higher likelihood of being funded than larger projects. Applicant
organizations must be based in the U.S. or its territories. Brief
proposals are due March 14, 2008; invited full proposals will be due
June 6, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20161
<http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20161>
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New F&A Schedule (Pending Federal approval)
These rates are expected to be approved and should be used starting
immediately on proposals being developed.
For projects starting on or after July 1, 2008, for the duration of the
award the rates will be:
Organized Research - 48.0%
Instruction - 45.0%
Other Sponsored Activities -34.0%
For projects starting on or after July 1, 2009, for the duration of the
award the rates will be:
Organized Research - 48.5%
Instruction - 45.0%
Other Sponsored Activities -34.0%
Example: If you proposal starts September 1, 2008, your rate will be
48% for the life of the proposed project.
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)
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