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July 14, 2008

DOE
US Department of Energy
Golden Field Office
Advanced Heat Transfer Fluids and Novel Thermal Storage
Concepts for Concentrating Solar Power Generation
Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
598

July 21, 2008

DOD
Department of Defense
Office of Naval Research
Office of Naval Research (ONR) Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for
Payload Implosion and Platform Damage Prediction and Validation
Modification 7
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=13
822

July 18, 2008

DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Area of Interest 2:   Training, Technical Assistance, and
Information Dissemination
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
978

July 29, 2008

DOD
Department of Defense
Air Force -- Research Lab
Integrated Vehicle Energy Technology Development Program (INVENT)
Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
835

August 6, 2008

EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
COST-EFFECTIVE APPROACHES TO REDUCING GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS THROUGH
ENERGY EFFICIENCY, CLEAN ENERGY, AND CORPORATE GREENHOUSE GAS MANAGEMENT
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId
=42115

August 11, 2008

DOD
Department of Defense
Air Force -- Research Lab
Non-Metallic Materials Research Thrust (NMMRT), Call 11
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
984

September 4, 2008

DOD
Department of Defense
Air Force -- Research Lab
Integrated Vehicle and Energy Technology Subsystem Development and
Demonstation Program (INVENT-SDD) Program
Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
964

September 9, 2008

DOD
Department of Defense
Office of Naval Research
Sub-10nm Nanoelectronic Fabrication Techniques
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
973

September 11, 2008

DOE
US Department of Energy
Chicago Service Center
Joint Solicitation for The OFES-NNSA Joint Program in High
Energy Density Laboratory Plasmas
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
969

September 26, 2008

NSF
National Science Foundation
CreativeIT
Grant

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
961

October 1, 2008

NSF
National Science Foundation
Sensors and Sensing Systems
Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
900

October 8, 2008

DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Fossil Energy Research and Development
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
976

October 31, 2008

HHS
Department of Health and Human Services
Health Resources & Services Administration
Health Workforce Assistance Center
Modification 4
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
945

HHS
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Harnessing Inflammation for Reconstruction of Oral and Craniofacial
Tissues (R01)
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
971

HHS
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Harnessing Inflammation for Reconstruction of Oral and Craniofacial
Tissues (R21)
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
972

November 4, 2008

NSF
National Science Foundation
TeraGrid Phase III:  eXtreme Digital Resources for Science and
Engineering
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
948

November 7, 2008

NSF
National Science Foundation
Statistics
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
965

November 28, 2008

NSF
National Science Foundation
Leadership-Class System Acquisition - Creating a Petascale Computing
Environment for Science and Engineering
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
968

February 13, 2009

NSF
National Science Foundation
George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation
Operations FY 2010 - FY 2014
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
982

April 17, 2009

DOD
Department of Defense
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
DARPA - Information Processing Technology Office
Architecture-Aware Compiler Environment
Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
787

September 7, 2011

HHS
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Exploratory/Developmental Grant for Complementary and Alternative
Medicine (CAM) Studies using Cells, Tissues, and Animal Models of
Disease (R21)
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
979

HHS
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Medications Development for Polydrug Addiction Treatment (R01)
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
980

HHS
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Medications Development for Polydrug Addiction Treatment (R21)
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
981

HHS
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Exploratory Collaborations with National Centers for Biomedical
Computing (R21)
Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
962

HHS
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institutes of Health
Collaborations with National Centers for Biomedical Computing (R01)
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
963

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SSTI Weekly Digest 
A Publication of the State Science and Technology Institute 
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Phone: (614) 901-1690   http://www.ssti.org

In the June 25, 2008 Supplement: 

SSTI Funding Supplement Guidelines

Federal Funding Opportunities

*	Department of Defense 

	*	Space Components Technology program 
	*	Integrated Vehicle and Energy Technology Subsystem
Development and Demonstration Program 
	*	Basic and applied research in various areas to assist in
the rapid improvement of warfighting capability for battlefield airmen 
	*	Information regarding a Foreign Media Monitoring Systems
capability 
	*	Counterintelligence/human intelligence systems
development, integration and deployment 
	*	Research services to investigate fundamental and
innovative changes to the structure of tungsten grains and their
surrounding matrix material 
	*	Technical support for the development of advanced
manufacturing technology for powder processing, handling and formulating

	*	Minerva Research Initiative 
	*	Warfighter Modeling, Simulation, Analysis and
Integration Support effort 
	*	Sources capable of providing an automated system for
access control 
	*	Proposals to develop enhanced capabilities for
tactical-level communications and networking for U.S. Marine Corps and
Navy networks 
	*	Projects offering potential for advancement and
improvement of Navy operations 
	*	Satellite, communication, and comprehensive maritime
awareness R&D efforts and associated services 
	*	Systems that can warn aircrew of hostile fire from small
arms, anti-aircraft artillery, and rocket-propelled grenades 
	*	Information regarding concepts and sources for a radar
slewing unit that provides the capability to move the radar
field-of-view while tracking threat missiles 

*	Department of Energy 

	*	Enhanced geothermal systems research, development and
demonstration 
	*	R&D work for the fabrication of inertial confinement
fusion and high-energy-density targets, components, component
technology, and associated scientific and engineering technical
expertise 

*	Department of Health and Human Services 

	*	Short-Term Research Education Program to Increase
Diversity in Health-Related Research 
	*	Minority Institutional Research Training Program 

*	Department of Labor 

	*	Technology-Based Learning Initiative 

*	NASA 

	*	Space flight systems development and operations contract

*	National Science Foundation 

	*	CreativeIT Program 
	*	Proposals to develop a new infrastructure that will
deliver the next generation of high-end digital services 

Foundation Funding Opportunity 

*	Social Science Research Council 

	*	Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship 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. 

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Federal Funding Opportunities

Department of Defense (DoD)
The Department of the Air Force has released a call for proposals under
its Space Components Technology program. This five-year, open-ended
program seeks to develop innovative technologies in advanced space
power, integrated space structures, spacecraft dynamics and controls,
and ballistic missile technologies. The most recent call for proposals
focuses on fundamental research to investigate the potential uses of
Structural Health Monitoring technologies in space applications.
Approximately $500,000 over fiscal years 2008-12 is expected to be
available for one award having a project period of up to four years.
Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due July 21, 2008. More
information on this call for proposals is available at
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
934. For the master program announcement, visit
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=11534. 

The Air Force is soliciting proposals for the Integrated Vehicle and
Energy Technology Subsystem Development and Demonstration (INVENT-SDD)
Program. This program seeks to design, develop and ground test
subsystems that can be integrated as a suite of energy, power and
thermal advanced technologies based on the INVENT consensus
architecture. Approximately $4.05 million is expected to be available
for up to six Phase I contract awards having a one-year project period.
Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due Aug. 5, 2008. For more
information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=acf384f13c51c160d8e
696c29e7d8de3&tab=core&_cview=1

The Air Force continues to solicit proposals for basic and applied
research in various areas to assist in the rapid improvement of
warfighting capability for battlefield airmen. Areas include wireless
networks, ground mobile gateways, remote sensing, tactical electrical
energy, micro-tagging, small unmanned air systems and testbed facility,
and equipment. Proposals should describe scientific study and
experimentation to increase knowledge and understanding in these areas.
The Air Force intends to contract with private industry, nonprofit
organizations and educational institutions. Most awards with nonprofit
organizations and universities are expected to be grants. This
solicitation will remain open until superceded; proposals may be
submitted at any time. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=fcbb9f3e68a37ec5322
faa1337177cb4&tab=core&_cview=1

The Department of the Army is requesting information regarding a Foreign
Media Monitoring Systems capability. This capability is sought to enable
warfighters to understand the local indigenous media. Interested parties
should have a proven and demonstrated capability of developing,
integrating, and prototyping diversified emerging natural language
processing and Automated Foreign Language Translation System
technologies. No awards will be made for responses, which are due June
26, 2008. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=0890acdb5a0c31eaf17
4e7135d06e22b&tab=core&_cview=1

The Army is seeking sources capable of performing
counterintelligence/human intelligence systems development, integration
and deployment. Sources should possess an in-depth understanding of a
number of areas, including general knowledge and experience in systems
engineering and systems integration; knowledge and experience with
engineering design, testing and fabrication/production of C4ISR
computing systems; and experience with minor and major system software
and hardware procurement activities. No awards will be made for
responses, which are due June 26, 2008. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=0c2609f4e7cfae6c525
ff4bdc40bc041&tab=core&_cview=0

The Army is seeking sources for research services to investigate
fundamental and innovative changes to the structure of tungsten grains
and their surrounding matrix material. The goal is to foster improved
ballistic performance of tungsten heavy alloys in munitions
applications. Potential offerors must possess a number of capabilities,
including the ability to manufacture fully integrated tungsten heavy
alloy. Responses are due July 2, 2008. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5c6490e275048fa5b99
2d69550d456bb&tab=core&_cview=0

The Army is seeking sources to provide technical support for the
development of advanced manufacturing technology for powder processing,
handling and formulating, in support of its Armaments, Munitions and
Energetic production base. Technologies being sought include the
development of placebos suitable for technique development prior to work
in explosion-proof environments and techniques and sensors for real-time
control of particle size and morphology. No awards will be made for
responses, which are due July 14, 2008. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=cdd8a2660f06772d35e
fd30f8fe2f0bf&tab=core&_cview=0

The Army is soliciting proposals for the Minerva Research Initiative.
This initiative aims to promote research in specific areas of social
science and to promote a candid relationship between DoD and the social
science academic community. Areas of interest include Chinese military
and technology research and archive programs; studies of the strategic
impact of religious and cultural changes within the Islamic world; an
Iraqi perspectives project; studies of terrorist organization and
ideologies; and new approaches to understanding dimensions of national
security, conflict and cooperation. Approximately $50 million is
expected to be available for grants ranging from $500,000 to $3 million
per year. Awards will be made for a base period of five years, with the
possibility of one five-year renewal. Eligibility is open to
institutions of higher education with degree-granting programs in social
sciences, including DoD institutions of higher education and foreign
universities. White papers are due July 25, 2008; proposals are due Oct.
3, 2008. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=f498795828d76fd945ecf22c
449a8053&tab=core&_cview=1

The Army is seeking sources for the Warfighter Modeling, Simulation,
Analysis and Integration Support effort. This effort will be
multifaceted, providing the Army, other services and DoD an advanced
capability for modeling, simulation, analysis and integration of space
and missile defense issues and other advanced defense technologies.
Multiple contract awards may result from a full solicitation; however,
no awards will be made for responses to this notice, which are due July
21, 2008. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=4cfef22e3395c8a6260
f74e02db7e3e3&tab=core&_cview=0

The Department of the Navy is seeking sources capable of providing an
automated system for access control. The system should be able to
independently verify that workers have satisfied the criteria for entry
into a high radiation area (HRA) and grant them access to the HRA based
on satisfactory verification of those criteria. No awards will be made
for responses, which are due July 11, 2008. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=1acdff39622ef52e23739be6
0dc61b02&tab=core&_cview=1

The Navy is soliciting proposals to develop enhanced capabilities for
tactical-level communications and networking for U.S. Marine Corps and
Navy networks. Technologies and products are sought to address
tactical-level communications and networking challenges that require
less operator intervention and provide greater and more seamless
capabilities than exist in current networks. Approximately $13 million
over fiscal years 2009-11 is expected to be available for 3-6 grants or
contract awards having a project period of up to three years. All
responsible sources from academia and industry are eligible to submit
proposals, which are due July 25, 2008. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3af517dda37fd27a735
7437d53cd0eb5&tab=core&_cview=0

The Navy is soliciting white papers for projects that offer potential
for advancement and improvement of Navy operations. The goal of this
solicitation is to declare the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command's
role in competitive funding of meritorious research across a spectrum of
disciplines. Eligibility is unrestricted. The solicitation will remain
open until one year after its publication date, which was June 9; white
papers may be submitted at any time during this period. For more
information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=7599d81538c9c4ee838
e70149660da01&tab=core&_cview=0

The Navy will be soliciting proposals for satellite, communication, and
comprehensive maritime awareness R&D efforts and associated services.
The scope of the R&D efforts encompasses requirements definition and
system definition; system, electrical and mechanical integration;
technical assessment; studies and reports; design, fabrication and
assembly; technical and engineering support; on-site and field
experiment support; and contract management. One contract award having a
project period of up to five years may be made. This is a 100 percent
small business set-aside. A full solicitation is expected to be
available 15 days following the presolication's publication date, which
was June 17. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=0e7ae28b8e6a236343a
13e71cfc955df&tab=core&_cview=1

The Navy will be soliciting proposals for systems that can warn aircrew
of hostile fire from small arms, anti-aircraft artillery, and
rocket-propelled grenades directed at Navy/Marine Corps rotary wing
aircraft. The systems tested will be limited to those that provide
real-time warning of man-portable surface-to-air and air-to-air threats
and that are capable of displaying MWIR imagery to the aircrew for
enhanced situational awareness in visually degraded conditions. Contract
awards having a six-month project period may be made. Eligibility is
unrestricted. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ae7a198b02e4c2f9c67
a6af35bfd834d&tab=core&_cview=0

<https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c775cc22f8dc3ec1e9
baf14d0069ad95&tab=core&_cview=0> The Missile Defense Agency is
requesting information regarding concepts and sources for a radar
slewing unit (RSU) that provides the capability to move the radar
field-of-view (FOV) while tracking threat missiles. The function of the
RSU is to mechanically turn the radar antenna in such a way as to train
the FOV during radar tracking operation and to increase the time in
track of missile threats. Responses are due July 11, 2008. For more
information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=73a419304c59dde3d2e
1c29bdadb2974&tab=core&_cview=0

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<https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=73a419304c59dde3d2
e1c29bdadb2974&tab=core&_cview=0> Department of Energy (DOE)
DOE invites applications for funding to support enhanced geothermal
systems (EGS) research, development and demonstration. This funding
opportunity seeks to (1) develop new sensors, down-hole tools, and
mapping capabilities in order to operate at greater depths and higher
reservoir temperatures and (2) partner with geothermal stakeholders to
increase the knowledge and understanding necessary for EGS to advance to
a state of commercial readiness. Approximately $89.5 million over fiscal
years 2008-10 is expected to be available for awards. Eligibility is
unrestricted. Applications are due Aug. 12, 2008. For more information,
visit:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
927

DOE is seeking sources for R&D work for the fabrication of inertial
confinement fusion (ICF) and high-energy-density targets, components,
component technology, and associated scientific and engineering
technical expertise at the National Nuclear Security Administration's
(NNSA's) ICF laser science facilities. This work is a key component of
NNSA's Stockpile Stewardship Program dedicated to allowing the U.S. to
observe a nuclear weapons test ban while still maintaining confidence in
its nuclear deterrence arsenal. Approximately $140 million is expected
to be available to support the first five years of one contract award
having a project period of up to 10 years. Responses are due July 3,
2008. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5d219d29db2e3afbd6d
0f4824225b1b4&tab=core&_cview=1

Department of Health and Human Services
Note on deadlines and award terms: 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. 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 Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) invites R25
applications for its Short-Term Research Education Program to Increase
Diversity in Health-Related Research. As its name suggests, this program
is designed to promote diversity in undergraduate and health
professional student populations by providing short-term research
education support to stimulate career development in cardiovascular,
pulmonary, hematologic, and sleep disorders research. Students must (1)
have successfully completed at least one undergraduate year at an
accredited school or university, including baccalaureate schools of
nursing, or (2) be attending community or junior colleges provided they
are enrolled in at least three courses per academic term. Students also
must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the U.S. or must have been
lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Approximately $850,000 in
first-year funding is expected to be available for up to eight awards
having a project period of up to five years. Eligibility is open to
domestic organizations, except for tribal governments or organizations
and minority-serving institutions (see note on eligibility above).
Letters of intent are due July 15, 2008; applications are due Aug. 15,
2008. For more information, visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-08-016.html 

NHLBI invites T32 applications for its Minority Institutional Research
Training Program. This program is intended to support training of
predoctoral and health professional students and individuals in
postdoctoral training at minority schools having the potential to
develop meritorious training programs in cardiovascular, pulmonary,
hematologic, and sleep disorders. Trainees must be citizens or
non-citizen nationals of the U.S. or must have been lawfully admitted
for permanent residence. Approximately $250,000 in first-year funding is
expected to be available for two awards having a project period of up to
five years. Awards provide a stipend to help defray living expenses
during the research training experience and funds to help offset the
cost of tuition and fees, travel and other expenses. Eligibility is open
to domestic institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations
and minority-serving institutions (see note on eligibility above).
Letters of intent are due July 15, 2008; applications are due Aug. 15,
2008. For more information, visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-08-017.html 

<https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=31ab2b885611bf3531
293ee3d2dab987&tab=core&_cview=0> Department of Labor
The Employment and Training Administration invites applications for its
Technology-Based Learning Initiative. The purpose of this initiative is
to expand access to training, resulting in an increased number of
workers trained - particularly in high-growth, high-demand occupations -
and to meet the needs of industry for skilled employees. Approximately
20 grants ranging from $100,000 to $500,000 for a project period of up
to three years may be made. Funds will be awarded to public, private
for-profit, and private nonprofit organizations, including educational
institutions and registered apprenticeship sponsors. Partnership with
the publicly funded workforce investment system is required.
Applications are due Aug. 19, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-13967.htm

NASA
NASA will be soliciting proposals for a space flight systems development
and operations contract. This contract is intended to support the
definition, design, fabrication, assembly, integration, test and
operation of a broad array of space flight projects that interface with
a wide range of carriers. The contract is expected to range from $7
million to $94 million for a project period of up to five years.
Eligibility is unrestricted. A full solicitation is expected to be
released on or about July 18, 2008, with proposals due Aug. 18, 2008.
For more information, visit:
http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=130190

National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF is soliciting proposals for its CreativeIT Program. This program is
intended to support projects that explore synergistic cross-disciplinary
research in creativity and computer science and information technology.
Approximately $6.5 million is expected to be available for 15-20 grants.
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, which are due Sept. 26, 2008. For more information,
visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08572

NSF is soliciting proposals to develop a new infrastructure that will
deliver the next generation of high-end digital services, as national
resources, to provide researchers and educators with the capability to
work with extremely large amounts of digitally represented information.
Approximately $32 million is expected to be available for 3-6
cooperative agreement awards having a five-year project period. 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. Required preliminary proposals for integrating
services are due Nov. 4, 2008; full proposals for high-performance
remote visualization and data analysis services are due June 15, 2009.
For more information, visit:
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08571

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Foundation Funding Opportunity

Social Science Research Council (SSRC)
SSRC invites faculty applications for its Dissertation Proposal
Development Fellowship Program. This program is designed to help
graduate students in the humanities and social sciences formulate
doctoral dissertation proposals that are intellectually pointed,
amenable to completion in a reasonable time frame, and competitive in
fellowship competitions. The program is organized around distinct
research fields - subdisciplinary and interdisciplinary domains with
common intellectual questions and styles of research. Each year, an SSRC
Field Selection Committee selects five fields proposed by pairs of
research directors who are tenured professors at different doctoral
degree-granting programs at U.S. universities. The research directors
must be trained in different disciplines and should be experienced
supervisors of dissertation research. In addition, they are required to
participate in two workshops. Research directors receive a stipend of
$10,000. Applications are due Oct. 1, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://programs.ssrc.org/dpdf/facultyapp/

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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)

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