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March 20, 2008
DOT
U.S. Department of Transportation
DOT Federal Highway Administration
Performance Related Testing and Analysis of Asphalt Binders, Mixtures,
and Pavements - II
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40967
April 7, 2008
DOD
Department of Defense
Air Force -- Research Lab
Call 0009 to Space Electronics Open 5 yr BAA
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17119
DOD
Department of Defense
Air Force -- Research Lab
Call 0010 to Space Electronics Open 5 yr BAA
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17120
DOD
Department of Defense
Air Force -- Research Lab
Call 0011 to Space Electronics 5 yr Open BAA
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17121
April 10, 2008
DOC
Department of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship (Knauss Fellowship
Program)
Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=15338
April 11, 2008
DOC
Department of Commerce
University of Mississippi, Construction/Medical Center Biotechnology
Research Park
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17122
DOC
Department of Commerce
Mississippi State University, Construction/Research Technology and
Economic Development Park
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17123
DOC
Department of Commerce
University of Southern Mississippi, Construction/Innovation and
Commercialization Park Infrastructure
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17124
DOC
Department of Commerce
Alabama State University, Construction/Life Sciences Building
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17125
DOC
Department of Commerce
University of South Alabama, Construction/Engineering and Science Center
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17126
DOC
Department of Commerce
University of Albany (SUNY), College of Nanoscale Science and
Engineering, Programs/CNSE Center for National Competitiveness in
Nanoscale Characterization
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17127
April 15, 2008
DOI
Department of the Interior
U. S. Geological Survey
Gap Analysis Program
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40935
April 16, 2008
DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Topic Area 1 - Combustion; Sub-Topic 1.1: Mixing Processes
Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17139
DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Topic Area 1 - Combustion; Sub-Topic 1.2: Kinetics Data
Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17140
DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Topic Area 1 - Combustion; Sub-Topic 1.3: Kinetics Models
Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17141
DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Topic Area 2 - Aero/Heat Transfer; Sub-Topic 2.1: Hot Gas Path Design
Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17142
DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Topic Area 2 - Aero/Heat Transfer; Sub-Topic 2.2: Film Cooling and
Innovative Cooling Approaches
Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17143
DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Topic Area 1 - Combustion; Sub-Topic 1.4: Dynamic Stability
Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17145
DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Topic Area 2 - Aero/Heat Transfer; Sub-Topic 2.3: Environments in
Turbines Operating with Syngas and High Hydrogen Fuels from Coal
Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17146
DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Topic Area 3 - Materials Topics; Sub-Topic 3.1: Mechanisms of
Degradation and Resistant Syngas Turbine Materials
Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17147
DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Topic Area 3 - Materials Topics; Sub-Topic 3.3: Effects of Sulfur and
Water Vapor on Alloys and Environmental Coatings
Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17148
DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Topic Area 3 - Materials Topics; Sub-Topic 3.4: Effects of Sulfur and
Water Vapor on TBC's Coatings
Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17149
DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Topic Area 3 - Materials Topics; Sub-Topic 3.2: Degradation of IGCC
Turbine TBC's From Deposits
Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17151
May 2, 2008
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA Headquarters
ROA 2008: A.4 Supersonics
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40950
May 7, 2008
DOE
US Department of Energy
Golden Field Office
Collaborative Energy Efficiency and Carbon Footprint
Research and Demonstration for the U.S. Manufacturing
Industry
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17108
May 15, 2008
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA Headquarters
ROSES 2008: Jupiter Data Analysis
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40953
May 30, 3008
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA Headquarters
ROSES 2008: Cassini Data Analysis
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40952
DOI
Department of the Interior
U. S. Geological Survey
Gap Analysis Program
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40935
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA Headquarters
ROSES 2008: Astrophysics Theory and Fundamental Physics
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40938
June 2, 2008
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA Headquarters
ROSES 2008: Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40971
June 20, 2008
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA Headquarters
Planetary Atmospheres
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40981
July 31, 2008
DOI
Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Defining and Recovering Utah Coal Energy Resources
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40985
September 30, 2008
DHS
Department of Homeland Security
Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division
International Research in Homeland Security Science & Technology Mission
Areas
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=40993
December 20, 2008
DOD
Department of Defense
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
DARPA - Strategic Technology Office
Transformational Antenna Technologies
Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16270
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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 March 12, 2008 Supplement:
SSTI Funding Supplement Guidelines <file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eud18.htm#SSTI#SSTI>
Federal Funding Opportunities
* Department of Agriculture <file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eud18.htm#USDA#USDA>
* Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program
* Program of Research on the Economics of Invasive Species Management
* Department of Defense <file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eud18.htm#DoD#DoD>
* Sources to build, or to modify an existing laser sensor, to meet government requirements to detect, characterize, save and forward parametric data on laser system activity
* Space Electronics program
* Information regarding methods to develop more reliable, lower-maintenance, lower-weight, and lower-cost release cargo parachute releases
* Joint Heavy Lift aerial cargo handling system concept study and design
* Analytical and engineering support for the Army's Ballistic and Nuclear Biological and Chemical Division
* Design, development and demonstration, testing and low-rate initial production of the AN/SLQ-32(V) Surface Electronic Warfare System Block 2 Upgrade
* Research efforts on electronic devices, materials, circuits and assemblies and radiation effects experimental work
* Department of Energy <file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eud18.htm#DOE#DOE>
* 2008 Wind Powering America Program
* Advanced technologies and concepts to reduce/minimize freshwater withdrawal and consumption by coal-based power systems
* R&D to address a broad spectrum of environmental, and exploration and production issues associated with unconventional oil and gas resource development
* Applications to develop transformational industrial processes and equipment to reduce the energy intensity and carbon footprint of the U.S. manufacturing industry
* Department of Health and Human Services <file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eud18.htm#HHS#HHS>
* Technologies designed to increase the fertility preservation options for individuals
* Applications to study the ways in which assisted reproductive technologies may affect eggs, sperm and preimplantation embryos that could, in turn, lead to adverse outcomes
* Basic science, translational and clinical research studies to determine the complex molecular basis of leiomyomata uteri
* Point-of-care diagnostic technologies for infectious disease-causing pathogens and toxins
* Novel interventions and tools to contribute to the control of malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases
* Applications to study the biology of thymic involution and the decline of naïve T cell production, differentiation, and function in the aged population
* Integrated Preclinical/Clinical Program for HIV Topical Microbicides
* Applications to apply genomic and related research tools to further understanding of the molecular etiology of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder
* Applications to develop innovative approaches to personalizing treatment for patients suffering from depression
* Applications to develop novel interventions that will improve functioning in domains commonly affected by neurodevelopmental disorder
* Applications to find brain mechanisms to improve and develop new approaches to functional recovery after stroke
* Applications to study neuroimmune molecules and mechanisms involved in regulating normal and pathological functions of the central nervous system
* Jointly Sponsored NIH Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences
* Environmental Protection Agency <file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eud18.htm#EPA#EPA>
* State Clean Diesel Grant Program
* National Science Foundation <file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eud18.htm#NSF#NSF>
* Virtual Organizations as Sociotechnical Systems program
* Communicating Hurricane Information program
* Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships
* Research about the Arctic or that is best done in the Arctic
* Research Experiences for Teachers program
* High performance computing resource providers
* Instrumentation for Materials Research Program
* Advanced Technological Education program
* Archaeology and Archaeometry program
* Algebra, Number Theory and Combinatorics program
* Analysis program
* Foundations program
* Computational Science Training for Undergraduates in the Mathematical Sciences program
* Physics at the Information Frontier program
* Research on algebraic topology
* Mathematical research in areas of science where computing plays a central and essential role
* Partnership in Basic Plasma Science and Engineering program
* Ecology of Infectious Diseases program
* Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems competition
* Metals research
* Basic research and education in ceramics and diamond and inorganic carbon-based materials
* Basic research and education on polymeric materials
* Fundamental, experimental and combined experiment and theory projects on the physics of solid, liquid and amorphous systems
* Enhanced international collaborations in materials research and education
* Fundamental research that advances conceptual, analytical and computational techniques for materials research
* Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants program
* Research on the theory and applications of probability
* Mathematics research motivated by or having an effect on problems arising in science and engineering
* Biomaterials program
Foundation Funding Opportunity
* Howard Hughes Medical Institute <file:///C:\DOCUME~1\wahba\LOCALS~1\Temp\eud18.htm#HHMI#HHMI>
* Early Career Scientist Competition
Copyright State Science & Technology Institute 2008.
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Federal Funding Opportunities
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service invites applications for the Renewable Energy Systems and Energy Efficiency Improvements Program. This program is designed to help agricultural producers and rural small businesses in eligible rural areas reduce energy costs and consumption through renewable energy systems purchases and energy efficiency improvements. Funding will be available in the form of grants, loan guarantees, and combination loan guarantee and grant packages. For FY 2008, approximately $15.9 million is expected to be available for grants and approximately $205 million is expected to be available for loans. Grants ranging from $2,500 to $500,000 for renewable energy systems, or from $1,500 to $250,000 for energy efficiency improvements, may be made. Loan guarantees will not exceed $10 million. Grant-only applications are due April 15, 2008; all other applications, including a second round of grant-only applications, are due June 16, 2008. All applications must be submitted to USDA rural development state offices. For more information, visit: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-4305.htm
<http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-4305.htm> USDA's Economic Research Service is soliciting proposals for its Program of Research on the Economics of Invasive Species Management. This program supports economic research, evaluation, modeling or decision support system development with direct implications for USDA policies and programs that protect, control, manage or regulate invasive species, or trade policy relating to invasive species. Approximately $750,000 in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for grants or cooperative agreement awards having a project period of up to three years. Awards ranging from $50,000 to $250,000 may be made. Eligible are U.S. state agricultural experiment stations; colleges, universities and other research institutions or organizations; federal, state or county agencies; private organizations; corporations; and individuals. Proposals are due April 25, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=40915
<http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=40915> Department of Defense
The Defense Intelligence Agency is seeking sources that have produced and have the ability to build, or to modify an existing laser sensor, to meet government requirements to detect, characterize, save and forward parametric data on laser system activity. Offerors must have extensive experience in the design, manufacture and testing of laser sensors/detectors and be able to conduct a demonstration of the capability of the sensor, among other requirements. No awards will be made for responses, which are due April 1, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DIA/DIAFL/2009%2D02/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DIA/DIAFL/2009%2D02/listing.html> The Department of the Air Force continues to solicit proposals for its Space Electronics program. This program, in part, seeks to reduce or eliminate the gap between space and terrestrial electronics through breakthroughs in materials, devices, processes, packaging and architecture. Three recent calls for proposals are detailed below. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due April 7, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLPLSVD/BAA%2DVS%2D06%2D05/listing.html <http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLPLSVD/BAA%2DVS%2D06%2D05/listing.html>
* Advanced Electronic Materials, Devices, and Circuits for Space Electronics. This call for proposals focuses specifically on reconfigurable electronics and nonvolatile memory research. Approximately $4 million over fiscal years 2008-10 is expected to be available for one contract award having a three-year project period.
* Space-suitable Electronic Components and Responsive Systems Elements. This call for proposals addresses the need for responsive space spacecraft technologies. Approximately $42.3 million over fiscal years 2008-13 is expected to be available for 5-10 contract awards having a project period of 36-57 months.
* Space-suitable Electronic Components and Responsive Systems Elements. This call for proposals seeks novel approaches in advanced space electronics packaging technologies. Approximately $28.2 million over fiscal years 2008-13 is expected to be available for 3-5 contract awards having a project period of 36-57 months.
The Department of the Army is requesting information regarding methods to develop more reliable, lower-maintenance, lower-weight, and lower-cost release cargo parachute releases to replace or modify the M-1 and M-2 cargo parachute releases. The new releases must be capable of automatically releasing parachutes from cargo upon ground impact, regardless of ground wind conditions and payload orientation. Responses are due April 11, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD15/W58P05%2DPARA%2DRELEASE/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD15/W58P05%2DPARA%2DRELEASE/listing.html> The Army is soliciting proposals for the conduct of a Joint Heavy Lift (JHL) aerial cargo handling system concept study and design. New and innovative cargo handling concepts and solutions are sought to significantly enhance productivity, total system survivability, mission effectiveness and sortie generation rate and load factor for JHL and other fixed or rotary wing platforms. Awards of up to $2 million for a project period of up to 18 months may be made. Proposals are due April 23, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAH10/W911W6%2D08%2DR%2D0007/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAH10/W911W6%2D08%2DR%2D0007/listing.html> The Army is soliciting proposals for analytical and engineering support for the Army's Ballistic and Nuclear Biological and Chemical Division. This includes R&D, engineering, analyses and experimentation to determine the survivability and vulnerability of U.S. Army systems to the full spectrum of battlefield threats. Approximately $25 million is expected to be available for one contract award having a five-year project period. The proposed contract is a 100 percent small business set-aside. Proposals are due April 25, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD17/W911QX%2D08%2DR%2D0011/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD17/W911QX%2D08%2DR%2D0011/listing.html> The Department of the Navy will be soliciting proposals for design, development and demonstration, testing and low-rate initial production of the AN/SLQ-32(V) Surface Electronic Warfare System Block 2 Upgrade. This effort is designed to provide for an improved receiver/antenna group to keep capabilities current with the pace of threats, as well as improved electromagnetic interference mitigation and combat system interface. No awards will be made for initial responses, which are due March 27, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSEA/NAVSEAHQ/N0002408R5372/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVSEA/NAVSEAHQ/N0002408R5372/listing.html> The Navy will be soliciting proposals for research efforts on electronic devices, materials, circuits and assemblies and radiation effects experimental work. This effort is both theoretical and experimental and involves the development of analytical, fabrication, diagnostic and characterization techniques. One contract award having a project period of up to five years is expected to result from a full solicitation, once released. Eligibility is unrestricted. For more information, visit: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/N00173/N00173%2D08%2DR%2DKK04/listing.html
<http://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/N00173/N00173%2D08%2DR%2DKK04/listing.html> Department of Energy (DOE)
DOE invites applications for the 2008 Wind Powering America Program. This program expects to award up to 22 grants supporting targeted states that have adequate wind resources, yet are struggling with little installed capacity, inadequate wind development policies, and developing wind working groups and advocacy groups. Accordingly, the goal of the program is to continue to provide small awards to state energy offices to focus on state level technical assistance and outreach initiatives to stimulate wind development. Approximately $422,000 is expected to be available for the awards, which may range from $15,000 to $25,000 for a project period of up to two years. The 22 eligible states or U.S. territories are Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Kansas, Maine, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, New Jersey, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Applications are due April 3, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17083
<http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17083> Note: All types of entities are eligible to apply for the funding opportunities below, 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.
DOE invites applications for advanced technologies and concepts to reduce/minimize freshwater withdrawal and consumption by coal-based power systems. This funding opportunity has three areas of interest: (1) advanced cooling technology, (2) innovative water reuse and recovery and (3) nontraditional sources of process and cooling water. Up to $14.4 million is expected to be available for 7-9 new cooperative agreement awards having a project period of up to three years and a cost-sharing requirement of at least 20 percent. Awards ranging from $500,000 to $2 million may be made. Applications are due April 21, 2008. For more information, visit: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/3b3cff0a4a1f243485256ec100490e1a/7b8685b8f9d9f815852574030043842c?OpenDocument
<https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/3b3cff0a4a1f243485256ec100490e1a/7b8685b8f9d9f815852574030043842c?OpenDocument> DOE invites applications for R&D to address a broad spectrum of environmental, and exploration and production issues associated with unconventional oil and gas resource development, including those associated with the Bakken Shale of North Dakota and Montana, the Arctic North Slope and other frontier resource areas. Up to $13.5 million is expected to be available for 7-13 cooperative agreement awards having a project period of 1-3 years and a cost-sharing requirement of at least 20 percent. Awards ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million are anticipated. Applications are due May 2, 2008. For more information, visit: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/3b3cff0a4a1f243485256ec100490e1a/387b807940366b86852574010075b3bf?OpenDocument
<https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/3b3cff0a4a1f243485256ec100490e1a/387b807940366b86852574010075b3bf?OpenDocument> DOE invites applications proposing to develop transformational industrial processes and equipment to reduce the energy intensity and carbon footprint of the U.S. manufacturing industry. A carbon footprint is a measure of the impact industry activities have on the environment in terms of the amount of greenhouse gases produced, measured in units of carbon dioxide. The emphasis is on new processes and technologies that can be commercialized within the next 5-7 years. Approximately $35 million is expected to be available for 5-10 grants having a duration of up to three years and a cost-sharing requirement of at least 30 percent. Awards ranging from $1 million to $7 million may be made. This funding opportunity is open to all applicants; however, the prime applicant is required to include at least one U.S. manufacturer as a partner in the application team. Letters of intent are due April 9, 2008; applications are due May 7, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17108 <http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17108>
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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 Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) invite R21 applications proposing to develop or enhance technologies designed to increase the fertility preservation options for individuals who are or may become infertile secondary to chronic disease or disease treatment, exposure to environmental or occupational hazards, advanced reproductive age, or genetic predisposition. These technologies may be developed and applied in animal models or clinical studies. Applicants 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 Aug. 15, 2008; applications are due Sept. 16, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-105.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-105.html>
NICHD invites P01 and R01 applications proposing to study the ways in which assisted reproductive technologies may affect eggs, sperm and preimplantation embryos that could, in turn, lead to adverse outcomes during fetal development, the perinatal period, childhood, adulthood or even subsequent generations. This funding opportunity encourages applications on human subjects and animal models that can include a wide variety of basic, clinical and epidemiological approaches. Eligibility is open, except for eligible agencies of the federal government and faith- or community-based organizations (see note on eligibility above). More information on P01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-103.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-103.html> . For R01 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-104.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-104.html> .
NICHD, the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, and the Office of Research on Women's Health invite R01 applications for basic science, translational and clinical research studies to determine the complex molecular basis of leiomyomata uteri (uterine fibroids) and approaches to clinical applications that improve outcomes for this common benign gynecologic disorder. Letters of intent are due April 20, 2008; applications are due May 20, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-102.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-102.html>
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) invites U01 applications proposing to develop point-of-care diagnostic technologies for infectious disease-causing pathogens and toxins for use in nontraditional health care settings. Pathogens and toxins that are the focus of this funding opportunity include those causing sexually transmitted infections, urinary tract infections, and respiratory infections. Approximately $4 million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available for 4-6 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. Letters of intent are due May 30, 2008; applications are due June 30, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-08-003.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-08-003.html>
NIAID invites R01 applications for translational research leading to the development of novel interventions and tools to contribute to the control of malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases. Projects that propose to develop molecular tools and biomarkers to support the development of novel interventions are also included in this initiative. Approximately $4 million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available for 4-6 awards having a project period of up to five years. 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-AI-08-005.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-08-005.html>
NIAID and the National Institute on Aging (NIA) invite R01 applications proposing to study the biology of thymic involution and the decline of naïve T cell production, differentiation, and function in the aged population. The solicitation defines "aged population" as individuals over 50 years of age. Approximately $2.8 million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available for 5-7 awards having a project period of up to five years. Applicants may request a budget for direct costs of up to $250,000 per year. Letters of intent are due May 19, 2008; applications are due June 18, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-08-012.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-08-012.html>
NIAID and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) invite U19 applications from single institutions and consortia of institutions to participate in the Integrated Preclinical/Clinical Program for HIV Topical Microbicides. This funding opportunity is intended to support integrated and iterative multi-project, multi-disciplinary preclinical and exploratory clinical studies with the goal of advancing safe, novel topical microbicides and microbicide combination strategies for the prevention of sexual transmission of HIV. Approximately $4.5 million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available for 2-3 new awards having a project period of up to four years for applications without pre-Phase 1 clinical trials or up to five years for applications with pre-Phase 1 clinical trials. Letters of intent are due June 17, 2008; applications are due July 17, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-08-006.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-08-006.html>
NIMH invites R01 and collaborative R01 applications proposing to apply genomic and related research tools to further understanding of the molecular etiology of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder and to enrich pre-existing resources for these disorders in the NIMH Human Genetics Initiative. A major focus of this initiative will be the collection of large patient cohorts in the U.S. and around the globe. Approximately $5 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for 7-8 awards. The only budget or project period limit is five years for R01 applications. Letters of intent are due April 7, 2008; applications are due May 6, 2008. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-08-130.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-08-130.html> . For collaborative R01 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-08-131.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-08-131.html>
NIMH invites R01 and R32 applications proposing to develop innovative approaches to personalizing treatment for patients suffering from depression. This funding opportunity is designed to advance research on individualizing the treatment of depression by developing models and testing new approaches that, by accounting for patient characteristics, aim to be more specific and potentially lead to more effective and efficient treatment interventions. Approximately $2 million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available for 5-7 grants having a project period of up to three years. Letters of intent are due May 20, 2008; applications are due June 20, 2008. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-09-010.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-09-010.html> . For R32 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-09-011.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-09-011.html> .
NIMH invites R21/R33 and R34 applications proposing to develop novel interventions that will improve functioning in domains commonly affected by neurodevelopmental disorders. This funding opportunity is intended to encourage a broad scope of new treatment approaches with potential for widespread, cost-effective application across a variety of neurodevelopmental disorders based on the targeted domain(s) of impairment. Approximately $2.5 million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available for 4-8 awards. Letters of intent are due May 16, 2008; applications are due June 17, 2008. More information on R21/R33 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-09-021.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-09-021.html> . For R34 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-09-020.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-09-020.html> .
NIA, NICHD, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) invite R01 and R21 applications proposing to find brain mechanisms to improve and develop new approaches to functional recovery after stroke. This funding opportunity seeks to expand studies on basic brain mechanisms of repair and plasticity after stroke and on factors that influence these mechanisms. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-099.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-099.html> . For R21 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-100.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-100.html> .
NCI, NIA, NIMH, NINDS, the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Engineering, and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invite R01 and R21 applications to study neuroimmune molecules and mechanisms involved in regulating normal and pathological functions of the central nervous system. More information on R01 awards is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-097.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-097.html> . For R21 awards, visit http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-098.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-098.html> .
NIA, NICHD, NIDCD, NIDA, NIMH, NINDS, the National Eye Institute, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences invite T32 applications for the Jointly Sponsored NIH Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences. This program supports broad and fundamental, early-stage graduate research training in the neurosciences via institutional research training grants at domestic institutions of higher education. Trainees are supported during years 1 and 2 of their graduate training when they are typically not committed to a dissertation laboratory. Awards are made for periods of up to five years and are renewable. The 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. The stipend is based on the annual NIH stipend levels at the time of award for a 12-month appointment period. Only domestic nonprofit, private or public institutions that have strong and high-quality research programs in neuroscience and have requisite staff and facilities are eligible to apply. Letters of intent are due April 25, 2008; applications are due May 25, 2008. For more information, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-101.html <http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-101.html>
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
EPA invites applications for the State Clean Diesel Grant Program. Funds provided under this program are intended to support clean diesel grant and low-cost revolving loan programs in states for the reduction of diesel emissions. Such grant or loan programs, for example, could fund the costs of a retrofit technology that significantly reduces emissions through development and implementation of a certified engine configuration, verified technology, or emerging technology. Approximately $14.8 million in FY 2008 funding is expected to be available for grants to all 50 states. EPA will allocate 20 percent of the funds for base level funding and reserve 10 percent of the funds for the state matching incentive. State agencies with jurisdiction over air quality will be the lead agencies to receive these funds. A match is not required. Notices of intent are due April 24, 2008; applications are due June 23, 2008. For more information, visit: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/E8-4702.htm
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NSF is soliciting proposals for the Virtual Organizations as Sociotechnical Systems program. This program seeks to better understand what constitutes effective virtual organizations and under what conditions virtual organizations can enable and enhance scientific, engineering, and education production and innovation. The solicitation defines a virtual organization as a group of individuals whose members and resources may be dispersed geographically but function as a coherent unit through the use of cyberinfrastructure. Approximately $3 million is expected to be available for 10-15 grants having a project period of up to three years. Awards ranging from $50,000 to $400,000 may be made. Only U.S. colleges and universities and nonprofit, nonacademic organizations (i.e., independent museums, observatories, research labs, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. associated with educational or research activities) may submit proposals, which are due June 2, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08550 <http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08550>
NSF is soliciting proposals for its Communicating Hurricane Information program. This program aims to advance basic research in the social, behavioral and economic sciences related to the communication of hurricane outlooks, forecasts, watches and warnings to decision makers, such as emergency managers and elected officials, and to the general public. Approximately $2 million is expected to be available for 6-12 grants having a project period of 1-3 years. Awards of up to $400,000 may be made. No eligibility limits are specified; however, proposals must have at least one investigator from the social, behavioral or economic sciences and at least one from the physical sciences or engineering. Proposals are due June 3, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08551 <http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08551>
NSF is soliciting proposals for Astronomy and Astrophysics Postdoctoral Fellowships. These fellowships provide an opportunity for highly qualified, recent doctoral scientists to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education. Fellows may engage in observational, instrumental, theoretical, laboratory or archival data research in any area of astronomy and astrophysics, in combination with a coherent educational plan for the duration of the fellowship. Up to 10 fellowship grants of $75,000 per year for a project period of up to three years were expected to be made when this solicitation was released in 2007. Grants are awarded to individuals who (1) are citizens, nationals or permanent residents of the U.S., (2) have earned the doctoral degree in an appropriate scientific field within five years prior to the proposal deadline or will complete the doctoral degree by Oct. 1 of the award year, and (3) have not participated in postdoctoral training for a combined full-time-equivalent duration of more than three years prior to the proposal deadline. Eligible host institutions include U.S. institutions of higher education; NSF-funded national centers, facilities or institutes; and nonprofit organizations with research and educational missions. International sites operated by U.S. organizations also are eligible. Proposals are due Oct. 8, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07572 <http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07572>
NSF is soliciting proposals for research about the Arctic or that is best done in the Arctic. Arctic research includes field and modeling studies and data analysis. The goal is to gain a better understanding of the earth's physical, biological, geological, chemical, social and cultural processes, and the interactions of ocean, land, atmosphere, biological and human systems in the Arctic. Approximately $16 million was expected to be available annually to support 40 grants or cooperative agreement awards per year when this solicitation was released in 2006. Only U.S. organizations may submit proposals, which are due Nov. 10, annually. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06603
<http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06603> NSF invites U.S. colleges and universities to submit proposals for the Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program. This program supports the active involvement of K-12 teachers and community college faculty in engineering research in order to bring knowledge of engineering and technological innovation into their classrooms. The program features two mechanisms of support for in-service and pre-service K-12 teachers and/or community college faculty: (1) RET Supplements, which may be included in proposals for new or renewal NSF Directorate for Engineering (ENG) grants or as supplements to ongoing NSF ENG-funded projects and (2) RET Sites, which are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct research participation projects for a number of K-12 teachers and/or community college faculty. Approximately $3 million was expected to be available annually for awards when this solicitation was released in 2007, with sites limited to $500,000 total for a duration of up to three years and supplements limited to $10,000 per teacher for a duration of one year. Five site awards per year are anticipated. Proposals are due Nov. 17, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07557 <http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07557>
NSF is soliciting proposals from organizations willing to serve as high performance computing (HPC) resource providers and to acquire, deploy and operate HPC systems in service to the broad science and engineering research and education community. This initiative seeks to enable petascale science and engineering through the deployment and support of a world-class HPC environment comprising the most capable combination of HPC assets available to the academic community. Approximately $30 million is expected to be available annually to support one cooperative agreement award having a project period of up to five years. Only U.S. institutions of higher education and Federally Funded Research and Development Centers are eligible to apply as resource providers. Proposals are due Nov. 28, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf05625 <http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf05625>
NSF is soliciting proposals for the Instrumentation for Materials Research Program. This program supports the development of research instruments that seek to (1) discover fundamental phenomena in materials; (2) synthesize, process or characterize the composition, structure, properties and performance of materials; and (3) improve the quality, expand the scope, and foster and enable the integration of research and education in research-intensive environments. Approximately $4 million in FY 2008 funding was expected to be available for 20-25 awards per year when this solicitation was released in 2007. The minimum award size is $100,000 for Ph.D.-granting institutions and $50,000 for non-Ph.D. granting institutions. Awards will have a duration of 1-3 years. Eligible are U.S. academic institutions of higher education, independent nonprofit research organizations, research museums, and legally incorporated consortia thereof. Proposals are due Jan. 8, 2009. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07600 <http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07600>
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NSF is soliciting proposals for the Advanced Technological Education program. This program involves partnerships between academic institutions and employers to promote improvement in the education of science and engineering technicians at the undergraduate and secondary school levels. The program supports curriculum development; professional development of college faculty and secondary school teachers; career pathways to two-year colleges from secondary schools and from two-year colleges to four-year institutions; and other activities. Approximately $46 million was expected to be available annually over fiscal years 2008-10 to support 75 grants per year when this solicitation was released in 2006. Preliminary proposals are strongly encouraged and are due April 24, 2008; full proposals are due Oct. 16, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07530
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NSF is soliciting proposals for the Archaeology and Archaeometry program. This program provides support for both anthropologically relevant archaeological research at senior and doctoral dissertation levels and anthropologically significant archaeometric research. Archaeology proposals may be submitted by either of two deadlines in 2008, July 1 or Dec. 1; archaeometry proposals are due Oct. 31, 2008. Proposals for doctoral dissertation research and high risk research proposals in anthropology may be submitted at any time. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=11690 <http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=11690>
NSF is soliciting proposals for the Algebra, Number Theory and Combinatorics program. This program supports research in algebra, including algebraic structures, general algebra, and linear algebra; number theory, including algebraic, analytic number theory, arithmetic geometry, quadratic forms, and automorphic forms; combinatorics, including graph theory; and algebraic geometry. Proposals are due Oct. 7, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5431 <http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5431>
NSF is soliciting proposals for the Analysis program. This program supports basic research in that area of mathematics whose roots can be traced to the calculus of Newton and Leibniz. More generally, research supported by this program provides the theoretical underpinning for the majority of applications of the mathematical sciences to other scientific disciplines. Proposals are due Oct. 7, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5434 <http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5434>
NSF is soliciting proposals for the Foundations program. This program supports research in mathematical logic and the foundations of mathematics, including proof theory, recursion theory, model theory, set theory and infinitary combinatorics. Proposals are due Oct. 7, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5548 <http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5548>
NSF is soliciting proposals for the Computational Science Training for Undergraduates in the Mathematical Sciences program. The goal of this program is to enhance computational aspects of the education and training of undergraduate students in the mathematical sciences - mathematics and statistics - and to better prepare these students to pursue careers and graduate study in fields that require integrated strengths in computation and the mathematical sciences. Approximately $2 million in FY 2006 funding was expected to be available for 7-15 grants each year when this solicitation was released in 2006. Awards of up to $250,000 per year for a project period of 3-5 years may be made. Proposals are due Oct. 17, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06559 <http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf06559>
NSF is soliciting proposals for the Physics at the Information Frontier program. This program provides support for physics proposals in three subareas: (1) computational physics, (2) information intensive physics, and (3) quantum information and revolutionary computing. Proposals are due Oct. 22, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6681
<http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6681> NSF is soliciting proposals for research on algebraic topology, including homotopy theory, ordinary and extraordinary homology and cohomology, cobordism theory, and K-theory; topological manifolds and cell complexes, fiberings, knots, and links; differential topology and actions of groups of transformations; geometric group theory; and general topology and continua theory. Proposals are due Nov. 4, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5551 <http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5551>
NSF is soliciting proposals for mathematical research in areas of science where computing plays a central and essential role, emphasizing algorithms, numerical methods and symbolic methods. The prominence of computation in the research is a hallmark of the program. Proposals ranging from single-investigator projects that develop and analyze innovative computational methods to interdisciplinary team projects that not only create new mathematical and computational techniques but use them to model, study and solve important application problems are encouraged. Proposals are due Dec. 4, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5390
<http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5390> NSF and DOE jointly solicit proposals for their Partnership in Basic Plasma Science and Engineering program. The NSF/DOE Partnership funds research in the fundamental physics of plasmas. Types of phenomena investigated include transport in plasmas in confined magnetic structures, non-neutral plasmas in traps, dusty plasmas in laboratory configurations, and high-field laser-plasma interactions. Both theoretical and experimental research is included. Proposals are due Dec. 10, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5602
<http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5602> NSF is soliciting proposals for the Ecology of Infectious Diseases program. This program supports the development of predictive models and the discovery of principles governing the transmission dynamics of infectious disease agents. Approximately $8.5 million in FY 2007 funding was expected to be available for seven grants when this solicitation was released in 2006. Proposals are due Dec. 10, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07513
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NSF is soliciting proposals for its Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems competition, which promotes quantitative, interdisciplinary analyses of relevant human and natural system processes and complex interactions among human and natural systems at diverse scales. Approximately $9 million is expected to be available for 7-12 awards having a project period of up to five years. Awards ranging from $500,000 to $1.5 million may be made. Proposals are due Nov. 18, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07598 <http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07598>
NSF will be soliciting proposals for metals research, which encompasses the broad areas of physical and mechanical metallurgy. This initiative seeks to increase understanding and predictive capabilities for relating synthesis, processing, alloy chemistry, and microstructure of metals to their physical and structural properties and performance in various applications and environments. Proposals may be submitted between Sept. 15 and Nov. 7 of 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5351 <http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5351>
NSF will be soliciting proposals for basic research and education in ceramics (e.g., oxides, carbides, nitrides and borides) and diamond and inorganic carbon-based materials. This program seeks to increase fundamental understanding and develop predictive capabilities for relating synthesis, processing and microstructure of these materials to their properties and ultimate performance in various environments and applications. Proposals may be submitted between Sept. 15 and Nov. 7 of 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5352 <http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5352>
NSF will be soliciting proposals for basic research and education on polymeric materials. Areas addressed by this funding opportunity include synthesis, molecular assembly, characterization, phase behavior, structure, morphology and properties. Particular focus is on new materials, or materials with novel or superior properties, and on fundamental understanding of structure-property relationships. Proposals may be submitted between Sept. 15 and Nov. 7 of 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5357 <http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5357>
NSF will be soliciting proposals for fundamental, experimental and combined experiment and theory projects on the physics of solid, liquid and amorphous systems. Phenomena of interest include phase transitions; localization; electronic, magnetic and lattice structure; superconductivity; elementary excitations, including electronic, magnetic, plasma and lattice; transport, magnetic and optical properties; and nonlinear dynamics. Proposals may be submitted between Sept. 15 and Nov. 7 of 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5666
<http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5666> NSF will be soliciting proposals for enhanced international collaborations in materials research and education. This program provides support for (1) international materials institutes, (2) international collaborative research and education projects with funding organizations in Europe and the Americas, and (3) Research Experiences for Undergraduates sites and Research Experiences for Teachers. Proposals may be submitted between Sept. 15 and Nov. 7 of 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12803 <http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12803>
NSF will be soliciting proposals for fundamental research that advances conceptual, analytical and computational techniques for materials research. This program supports theoretical and complementary computational research in the topical areas represented in Division of Materials Research programs, including condensed matter physics, polymers, solid-state chemistry, metals, electronic materials and ceramics. Proposals may be submitted between Sept. 15 and Nov. 7 of 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13623 <http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13623>
NSF will be soliciting proposals for the Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants program. This program provides individual investigator and collaborative research grants for observational, theoretical, laboratory and archival data studies in all areas of astronomy and astrophysics. Approximately $30 million in FY 2006 funding was expected to be available for standard or continuing grants when this solicitation was released in 2005. Proposals are due between Sept. 15 and Nov. 15, annually. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf05608 <http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf05608>
NSF will be soliciting proposals for research on the theory and applications of probability. Subfields include discrete probability, stochastic processes, limit theory, interacting particle systems, stochastic differential and partial differential equations, and Markov processes. Research in probability that involves applications to other areas of science and engineering is especially encouraged. Proposals may be submitted between Oct. 23 and Nov. 7 of 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5555 <http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5555>
NSF will be soliciting proposals for mathematics research motivated by or having an effect on problems arising in science and engineering. This solicitation emphasizes mathematical merit and novelty, as well as breadth and quality of impact on applications, as important factors. Proposals to develop critical mathematical techniques from individual investigators and interdisciplinary teams are encouraged. Proposals may be submitted between Nov. 1 and Nov. 15 of 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5664 <http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5664>
NSF will be soliciting proposals for the Biomaterials program. This program focuses on the study of biologically related materials and phenomena, including biological pathways to new materials. Awards will be in the general areas of biological condensed matter physics and chemistry and biologically related materials science. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13699 <http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13699>
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Foundation Funding Opportunity
Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)
HHMI invites applications for its Early Career Scientist Competition. This new program represents an investment of more than $300 million by HHMI to identify 70 of the nation's best biomedical scientists at a critical early stage of their faculty careers and to provide them with flexible funding to develop scientific programs of exceptional merit. Those selected will become full-time HHMI employees, and their full salary and benefits will be paid by HHMI. In addition, HHMI will provide a research budget for salary support of personnel and supplies. Eligibility is limited to scientists who hold an appointment as assistant professor, or higher academic rank, in a tenure-track faculty position at one of the more than 200 eligible institutions. For institutions that do not have a tenure track, eligible candidates must hold an appointment that reflects a significant and tangible institutional commitment. Applicants must have 2-6 years of experience since first appointed as an assistant professor or equivalent position. To meet this requirement, the applicant's first faculty position as assistant professor must have begun no earlier than June 1, 2002, and no later than Sept. 1, 2006. Notices of intent are due April 30, 2008; applications are due June 10, 2008. For more information, visit: http://www.hhmi.org/research/competitions/earlycareer2009/
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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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