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Susan G. Komen for the Cure is excited to announce two new funding
opportunities in research addressing disparities in breast cancer
outcomes. Requests for Applications (RFA) are now available at
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Weekly NIH Funding Opportunities and Notices
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NIH Requiring Mandatory Use of the Electronic Financial Status Report
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May 12, 2008
DOT
U.S. Department of Transportation
DOT/Federal Transit Administration
Broad Agency Announcement for Innovative Small Research Projects to
Advance Public Participation Related to Public Transportation Planning
Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId
=41020
May 23, 2008
USDOJ
United States Department of Justice
Office of Justice Programs
National Institute of Justice
NIJ FY08 Forensic DNA Unit Efficiency Improvement
Modification 1
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
560
June 10, 2008
DOE
US Department of Energy
Idaho Field Office
2008 Advanced Fuel Cycle Research and
Development
Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
497
EPA
Environmental Protection Agency
Lake Priorities
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId
=41409
June 11, 2008
HHS
Department of Health and Human Services
Food & Drug Administration
Cooperative Agreement to Support the World Health Organization (WH))
International Programme on Chemical Safety (IPCS)
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
606
July 8, 2008
DOE
US Department of Energy
National Energy Technology Laboratory
Production Engineering and Commercialization of
Residential R-5 Highly Insulating Windows
Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
544
July 10, 2008
DOE
US Department of Energy
Golden Field Office
Advanced Heat Transfer Fluids and Novel Thermal Storage
Concepts for Concentrating Solar Power Generation
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
598
July 30, 2008
NASA
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA Headquarters
ROSES 2008: ICESat-II Science Definition Team
Grant
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId
=41464
August 15, 2008
HHS
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Viral Hepatitis: Cooperative Agreement for Networking, Education, and
Training
Grant
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
585
August 23, 2008
NSF
National Science Foundation
Community-based Data Interoperability Networks
Modification 2
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=14
052
October 17, 2008
Functional Characterization of Genetic Variants and Interactions: The
Genes, Environment and Health Initiative (R21)
(RFA-DA-09-003)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-09-003.html
November 28, 2008
Multi-Drug Combinations to Promote Neurological Recovery in Traumatic
Brain Injury (R01)
(RFA-HD-08-003)
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-08-003.html
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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
In the April 30, 2008 Supplement:
SSTI Funding Supplement Guidelines
Federal Funding Opportunities
* Department of Commerce
* FY 2008 Broad Agency Announcement
* Department of Defense
* Innovative R&D proposals the area of integrated
photonics
* Advanced Night Vision System program
* Integrated micro primary atomic clock technology
* basic research for combating weapons of mass destruction
* Information regarding initiatives for the Empire
Challenge 09
* Information regarding miniaturized encryption
capabilities and products
* Proposals to develop a real-time, lightweight monitoring
and repair system for composite structures that uses highly conductive,
thermally stable and flexible polyaniline films
* Space Mission Data Cryptographic Modernization
acquisition program
* Battlefield aero-acoustic technology
* Advanced hydrodynamic simulation technologies
* Defense acquisition management and policy research
* Producibility and Manufacturing Broad Agency
Announcement
* Department of Education
* Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program
* Department of Energy
* R&D in support of the Advanced Fuel Cycle
Initiative/Global Nuclear Energy Partnership advanced fuel cycle
objectives
* Applications to develop innovative methods for
observational data analysis that ultimately improves cloud
parameterizations
* Projects in the Advanced Coal Utilization Science areas
of sensors and controls and computational system dynamics
* Applications offering practical, cost-effective methods
for stabilizing biomass fast pyrolysis oil
* Applications to develop cost-effective, highly
insulating windows for residential buildings in cold climates
* Initiative aimed at establishing the technological
foundations to support the role of the helium-cooled graphite-moderated
Very-High-Temperature Reactor in the nuclear fuel cycle
* Department of Health and Human Services
* Applications to identify protein biomarkers for cancers
where the etiology of the disease is attributed to infectious agents
* IDeA Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence grants
* Applications to develop and characterize novel mouse
models that express human genes or human genetic elements that can aid
in understanding the molecular mechanisms underlying brain development
and function
* Novel HIV Therapies: Integrated Preclinical/Clinical
Program
* Methods for Prevention Packages Program
* Research Core Centers in musculoskeletal biology and
medicine
* Preclinical studies using multi-drug therapies to
attenuate neurological injury and/or to enhance recovery after traumatic
brain injury
* Medications that are medically safe and effective for
the treatment of cannabis-related disorders
* Department of Justice
* DNA Missing Persons Program
* Applications for novel and innovative methodologies for
improving the efficiency and capacity of public forensic DNA
laboratories
* NASA
* Sources for the design, development and operations of
space flight systems, associated support systems and equipment, and
related ground development activities
* Force measurement support services
* National Science Foundation
* Expeditions in Computing program
* Cyber Trust research program
* Analytical and Surface Chemistry program
* Inorganic, Bioinorganic and Organometallic Chemistry
program
* Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry program
* Process and Reaction Engineering program
* Chemical and Biological Separations program
Foundation Funding Opportunities
* Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation
* Damon Runyon-Rachleff Innovation Award
* Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
* Therapeutics Development Initiative
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 Commerce
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) invites
applications for its FY 2008 Broad Agency Announcement. This
solicitation is a mechanism to encourage research, education and
outreach, innovative projects, or sponsorships that are not addressed
through the agency's competitive discretionary programs. Applications
should address one or more of the five mission goal descriptions
contained in the NOAA Strategic Plan: (1) protect, restore and manage
the use of coastal and ocean resources through an ecosystem approach to
management; (2) understand climate variability and change to enhance
society's ability to plan and respond; (3) serve society's needs for
weather and water information; (4) support the nation's commerce with
information for safe, efficient and environmentally sound
transportation; and (5) provide critical support for NOAA's mission.
Grants or cooperative agreement awards having a one-year project period
may be made. Eligible are institutions of higher education, nonprofits,
commercial organizations, international or foreign organizations or
governments, individuals, and state, local and Indian tribal
governments. Applications may be submitted at any time until Sept. 30,
2009. For more information, visit:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=41
358
Department of Defense (DoD)
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting
innovative R&D proposals the area of integrated photonics. The goal of
this program is to develop a chip-scale, integrated photonic platform
with "fiber-like" losses for optical delay applications. Multiple awards
are anticipated; eligibility is unrestricted. Proposal abstracts are
strongly encouraged and are due May 20, 2008; full proposals are due
July 15, 2008. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=44de58be7773c1c8523
430cfb84beec9&tab=core&_cview=1
DARPA is soliciting proposals for its Advanced Night Vision System
program. This program seeks to develop night vision systems for urban
operations. Proposals should describe innovative system concepts with a
decided focus on the technological advances required to achieve the
end-state program objectives. Multiple awards are anticipated;
eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals may be submitted at any time
until April 20, 2009; however, they are due June 13, 2008, for the
initial evaluation phase. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=d66a74bbfb115f4bfab
a221801b44f31&tab=core&_cview=0
DARPA is soliciting innovative research proposals in the area of
integrated micro primary atomic clock technology. This funding
opportunity seeks to realize a primary atomic clock with drastically
reduced size, weight and power over state-of-the-art primary clocks.
Multiple awards are anticipated; eligibility is unrestricted. Proposal
abstracts are strongly encouraged and are due June 5, 2008; full
proposals are due Aug. 6, 2008. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=de0cacbfb2cdefe39c2
9d327c7219dbc&tab=core&_cview=0
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) continues to solicit
proposals for basic research for combating weapons of mass destruction
(WMD). This announcement is focused on 14 research areas that offer
significant and comprehensive benefits to the DTRA mission. The goal is
to successfully support the advancement of fundamental knowledge and
understanding of the sciences, with an emphasis on exploring new and
innovative research for combating or countering WMD. Single investigator
awards averaging approximately $250,000 per year and multiple
investigator awards averaging approximately $500,000 per year for up to
three years may be made. Eligible are accredited degree-granting
colleges and universities and industrial/commercial basic research
centers, including small businesses with a portfolio predominantly in
basic research offering a significant contribution by one or more
universities as part of its team. Other institutions such as nonprofit
organizations, DoD-sponsored Federally Funded Research and Development
Centers, Department of Energy (DOE)-sponsored FFRDCs provided that
authorization is obtained from the DOE sponsor, and
industrial/commercial firms may participate as subcontractors or be
eligible to serve as the prime contractor for certain topics. White
papers are due June 8, 2007; invited full proposals will be due Aug. 17,
2007. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=39e8d05d12a5e4d
d7ee1e2912f6d0bf5&_cview=1
The Department of the Air Force is requesting information regarding
initiatives for the Empire Challenge 09 (EC09), scheduled for July 2009.
An initiative is defined as a new or existing technology, system, or
tactic, technique and process (TTP) that satisfies an operational
requirement to satisfy information, surveillance, reconnaissance
(ISR)-related capability gaps. The primary focus of EC09 is to identify
new technologies/systems/TTPs that will satisfy joint capability areas
for ISR transformation, as well as command and control of ISR assets
involved. No awards will be made for responses, which are due May 18,
2008. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=5e39ead5c60029c8ff6
7fcecc9e574ab&tab=core&_cview=1
The Air Force is requesting information regarding miniaturized
encryption capabilities and products that can protect information that
is transmitted to and from size, weight and power constrained platforms.
No awards will be made for responses, which are due May 19, 2008. For
more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=e8d5df0c23bd42c2f21
67ea5ef96a954&tab=core&_cview=0
The Air Force is soliciting proposals to develop a real-time,
lightweight monitoring and repair system for composite structures that
uses highly conductive, thermally stable and flexible polyaniline films
to achieve three benefits: (1) composite weight savings, (2) reduced
inspection costs and (3) improved aircraft readiness. This includes
developing sensors that can provide material state information without
affecting material or structural properties and also investigate
real-time repair approaches that can provide immediate remediation of
any damage incurred by the structure. Approximately $2.6 million is
expected to be available for one award having a 21-month project period.
Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due June 19, 2008. For more
information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=6636f6fcabdda818361
b690b72c06e3f&tab=core&_cview=0
The Air Force will be soliciting proposals for its Space Mission Data
Cryptographic Modernization acquisition program. This medium-speed
product program that will result in three distinct devices based on the
same cryptographic algorithm: an aerospace vehicle equipment (AVE) end
cryptographic unit (ECU), a ground operating equipment (GOE) ECU, and a
cryptographic core chip that is an embeddable solution for use in either
AVE or GOE applications in which an ECU does not satisfy the
requirements of the host systems. Up to $100 million is expected to be
available for one contract award. A full solicitation is expected to be
available on or about April 30, 2008. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=4777ff3e131307d4b2540a60
6566fd1b&tab=core&_cview=1
The Department of the Army is soliciting white papers for research,
development, rapid prototyping, laboratory and field testing, and
production support for battlefield aero-acoustic technology in support
of the Acoustic Center of Excellence (ACoE) initiative. The ACoE is a
major R&D laboratory facility for acoustic sensor technology, including
UGS modeling and simulation laboratory, anechoic chamber, C130
transportable mobile acoustic test facility, test ranges, and one of the
largest acoustic signature repositories of foreign and domestic
artillery and air/ground vehicles. Contract awards are anticipated.
White papers are due May 19, 2008; proposals are due July 15, 2008. For
more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=99018964cde2d7ad1187ada3
12949200&tab=core&_cview=1
The Department of the Navy is seeking advanced hydrodynamic simulation
technologies pertinent to the congested ambience of a real waterfront.
Eligible technology for consideration should address site specifics,
hull shapes, real fluid properties, three-dimensional transient flows,
arbitrary ship motions, and full aspect of green water over low
freeboard. Multiple contracts may result. Responses are due June 1,
2008. For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=62a6f206bbb3a770ea45b30e
1b5078ff&tab=core&_cview=0
The Navy is soliciting proposals for defense acquisition management and
policy research to be conducted during FY 2009, as part of its
Acquisition Research Program. This program supports investigations in
all disciplines, fields and domains that (1) are involved in the
acquisition of products and/or services for national defense or (2)
could potentially be brought to bear to improve defense acquisition.
Awards of up to $110,000 for a basic research period of 12 months are
anticipated. All responsible sources from academia and industry may
submit proposals, which are due June 13, 2008. The program targets U.S.
universities or other research institutions, in particular. For more
information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=b2534d3ebce8c3dc25ef7750
9ca58df3&tab=core&_cview=0
The Missile Defense Agency is soliciting proposals for its Producibility
and Manufacturing Broad Agency Announcement. New and innovative concepts
are sought for individual projects to improve the producibility, quality
and reliability of anti-tamper/software protection; radar systems;
electro-optical systems; propulsion; materials processing; electronics;
power systems; software; and manufacturing processes. This solicitation
is open to all U.S. and international business, universities and
government organizations. Any awards are expected to occur in FY 2008
through FY 2010. The solicitation will remain open until Dec. 31, 2009.
For more information, visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=11e0ab0320c2d1b734e
40fbc2508915d&tab=core&_cview=0
<https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=11e0ab0320c2d1b734
e40fbc2508915d&tab=core&_cview=0> Department of Education
ED invites applications for its Minority Science and Engineering
Improvement Program. This program is designed to effect long-range
improvement in science and engineering education at predominantly
minority institutions and to increase the flow of underrepresented
ethnic minorities, particularly minority women, into scientific and
technological careers. The program has three priority areas: (1)
applications that focus on the development of bridge or articulation
programs that target pre-freshmen entering into science, technology,
engineering or mathematics (STEM) fields, (2) applications that focus
directly on student learning that encourage and facilitate
implementation of new pedagogical approaches that have been proven
effective in increasing student retention and achievement in STEM
fields, and (3) applications that focus on mentoring programs designed
to increase the number of underrepresented student graduates with STEM
undergraduate majors. Approximately $2.9 million is expected to be
available for 23 awards having a project period of up to three years.
Awards ranging from $25,000 to $300,000 may be made. Eligibility is
based on the type of project applicants wish to propose. In general,
public and private nonprofit minority institutions of higher education
are eligible to submit applications, which are due May 22, 2008. For
more information, visit:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2008-2/042208c.h
tml
Department of Energy (DOE)
DOE invites applications for R&D in support of the Advanced Fuel Cycle
Initiative (AFCI)/Global Nuclear Energy Partnership (GNEP) advanced fuel
cycle objectives. The AFCI is focused on research, development and
demonstration activities that support the safe, secure expansion of
nuclear power. Internationally, GNEP is working to establish a framework
to ensure that nuclear power expansion can be achieved in conjunction
with reduced risk of nuclear weapons proliferation. Domestically, GNEP,
through the AFCI, seeks to evaluate the advanced technologies and
facilities needed to recycle used nuclear fuel. Approximately $15
million is expected to be available for 20-30 new awards ranging from
$250,000 to $2 million for a project period of up to one year. Awards
will take the form of grants, cooperative agreements or field work
authorizations. All types of entities are eligible to apply, except
organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue
Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after Dec. 31, 1995.
Lead applicants must be U.S. companies, universities or national
laboratories. Required preapplications are due May 8, 2008; full
applications are due June 10, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
497
DOE invites applications proposing to develop innovative methods for
observational data analysis that ultimately improves cloud
parameterizations. The intent is to improve the modeling of cloud
properties and processes and their impact on the atmospheric radiation
balance. Up to $4 million is expected to be available for 20 grants
ranging from $50,000 to $175,000 per year. All types of entities are
eligible to apply, except other federal agencies, Federally Funded
Research and Development Center contractors, and nonprofit organizations
described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that
engaged in lobbying activities after Dec. 31, 1995. Required
preapplications are due May 21, 2008; full applications are due July 21,
2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
546
DOE invites applications for projects in the Advanced Coal Utilization
Science areas of sensors and controls and computational system dynamics
for the improvement of next-generation fossil energy power systems. The
goal of this program is to conduct research that supports the
development of technologies for clean, efficient electric power
generation. The program seeks to directly benefit developers, designers,
manufacturers and operators in their efforts to improve the efficiency
and environmental performance of advanced power systems. Approximately
$3.25 million is expected to be available for 4-6 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 $400,000 to
$900,000 may be made. All types of entities are eligible to apply,
except other federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development
Center contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section
501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying
activities after Dec. 31, 1995. Applications are due May 29, 2008. For
more information, visit:
https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/3b3cff0a4a1f243485256ec100490e1
a/307c4f0ed7510e768525742f00718760?OpenDocument
DOE invites applications offering practical, cost-effective methods for
stabilizing biomass fast pyrolysis oil. For the purposes of this funding
opportunity, stabilization means a reduction of oxygen content within
the various organic compounds collectively comprising pyrolysis oil,
with a preference toward rejecting the oxygen as an economically optimum
balance between carbon oxides and water. Approximately $7 million is
expected to be available for 5-7 grants or cooperative agreement awards
having a project period of up to two years and a cost-sharing
requirement of at least 20 percent. Awards ranging from $400,000 to $1.5
million may be made. All types of entities are eligible to apply, except
other federal agencies, Federally Funded Research and Development Center
contractors, and nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4)
of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities
after Dec. 31, 1995. Applications are due May 29, 2008. For more
information, visit:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
494
DOE invites applications proposing to develop cost-effective, highly
insulating windows for residential buildings in cold climates that may
also have the potential for application in light commercial buildings. A
key requirement of this funding opportunity is to achieve energy
performance targets (e.g., R-5 or greater) at a market-acceptable cost
premium and thereby increase adoption and national energy savings
through widespread use. Approximately $2 million is expected to be
available for up to three cooperative agreements having a project period
of 1-2 years and a cost-sharing requirement of at least 50 percent.
Awards ranging from $1 million to $2 million may be made. All types of
domestic entities are eligible to apply, except other federal agencies,
Federally Funded Research and Development Center contractors, and
nonprofit organizations described in section 501(c)(4) of the Internal
Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in lobbying activities after Dec. 31,
1995. Applications are due July 8, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
544
DOE invites applications for an initiative aimed at establishing the
technological foundations to support the role of the helium-cooled
graphite-moderated Very-High-Temperature Reactor (VHTR) in the nuclear
fuel cycle and to enable a quantitative assessment of the scope, cost
and schedule implications of adding this mission to DOE's Next
Generation Nuclear Plant program. The initiative has two areas of
interest: (1) advanced modeling and simulation capability for VHTR
development and design and (2) transuranic management capabilities of
the deep-burn VHTR. Approximately $7.3 million is expected to be
available for two cooperative agreement awards in the two areas of
interest, respectively. Except for DOE management and operating
contractors, cost-sharing of at least 20 percent is required. All types
of entities are eligible to apply, except organizations described in
section 501(c)(4) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that engaged in
lobbying activities after Dec. 31, 1995. Letters of intent are due May
6, 2008; applications are due May 22, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
570
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7570> Department of Health and Human Services
Note on deadlines and award terms: Application deadlines for the funding
opportunities below adhere to the schedule of submission dates at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm, unless
specified differently. The various funding mechanisms (e.g. R01, R03,
R21) supported by these opportunities adhere to the descriptions and
limitations described at
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/funding_program.htm. Some of the
opportunities utilize the R01 (i.e. research project grant) funding
mechanism, and these opportunities sometimes run in parallel with
earlier announcements of identical scope that utilize different funding
mechanisms. Links are provided within the solicitations to the related
announcements in such cases. Specific funding information (e.g.
anticipated funding amount, number of awards, project duration) will
depend upon the quality, duration and costs of the applications
received, unless specified otherwise.
Note on eligibility: Unless otherwise noted in the description,
eligibility for the opportunities below is defined as "open" by SSTI.
Open eligibility is understood to include all of the following domestic
or foreign entities: institutions of higher education; for-profit
organizations, including small businesses; nonprofit organizations,
including faith- or community-based organizations; eligible agencies of
the federal government; state governments; tribal governments or
organizations; minority-serving institutions; regional organizations;
and U.S. territories or possessions.
The National Cancer Institute and the National Institute of Dental and
Craniofacial Research invite R01 and R21 applications proposing to
identify protein biomarkers for cancers where the etiology of the
disease is attributed to infectious agents. This solicitation seeks to
increase knowledge of infectious agent-associated malignancies,
identifying those who are at increased risk of developing cancer among
infected individuals and detecting early-stage cancers in this
population. Eligibility is open, except for faith- or community-based
organizations and tribal governments or organizations (see note on
eligibility above). More information on R01 awards is available at
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-156.html. For R21
awards, visit
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-157.html.
The National Center for Research Resources invites P20 applications for
competing continuation of Institutional Development Award (IDeA)
Networks of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) grants to independent
biomedical research institutes and/or biomedical research institutions
that award doctoral degrees in the health sciences or sciences related
to health within IDeA-eligible states. This funding opportunity is
designed to provide an opportunity to build on the successes of the
current INBRE to augment and strengthen the state's biomedical research
capacity. Applications must represent a collaborative effort to sponsor
research with undergraduate institutions, community colleges, and tribal
colleges and universities. Approximately $60 million in FY 2009 funding
is expected to be available for 18 awards having a project period of up
to five years. Applicants may request a budget for direct costs of up to
$2.5 million per year, excluding facilities and administrative costs on
consortium arrangements. Letters of intent are due June 22, 2008;
applications are due July 22, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-150.html
The National Institute on Aging, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse
and Alcoholism, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) invite R21/R33 applications
proposing to develop and characterize novel mouse models that express
human genes or human genetic elements that can aid in understanding the
molecular mechanisms underlying brain development and function and the
physiological function/significance of gene variants and gene dosage
abnormalities that have been identified as being possibly involved in
mental disorders, addiction, neurodegenerative disorders of aging, and
alcoholism and related comorbid conditions. Applicants may request a
budget for total direct costs of up to $350,000. Eligibility is open,
except for faith- or community-based organizations (see note on
eligibility above). Letters of intent are due 30 days prior to the
application deadline, which is June 26, 2008. For more information,
visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-158.html
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
invites U19 applications for the Novel HIV Therapies: Integrated
Preclinical/Clinical Program. This program is intended to support
collaborations between NIAID, academia and the private sector for the
purpose of moving new therapeutic concepts from the laboratory to the
clinic for initial testing. The primary applicant may be from academia
or the private sector. Applications must be composed of at least three
interrelated research projects and an administrative core; one or more
scientific cores may be proposed. At least one research project must be
from the private sector if the applicant institution is from academia;
conversely, at least one research project must be from academia if the
applicant institution is from the private sector. Approximately $2.8
million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available to support the
first year of 1-2 awards having a project period of up to five years.
Applicants may request a budget for direct costs that respects the
following limits: $650,000 for first-year direct costs for applicants
proposing exclusively preclinical research throughout the five-year
term; up to $775,000 for direct costs in any year that large animals are
needed; and up to $1.3 million for direct costs in any year that
clinical studies are conducted. Eligibility is open to domestic
organizations (see note on eligibility above). Foreign organizations may
only enter into consortium agreements with eligible organizations as the
primary applicants. Letters of intent are due June 11, 2008;
applications are due July 11, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-08-018.html
NIAID and NIMH invite R01 applications for the Methods for Prevention
Packages Program. This program is intended to encourage collaborations
between behavioral and biomedical clinical scientists, epidemiologists,
mathematical modelers, and clinical trial design specialists to develop
new research strategies and methodologies that will facilitate the
design and testing of combination HIV prevention interventions. Up to
$4.5 million in FY 2009 funding is expected to be available for 4-6
awards having a project period of up to four years. Applicants may
request a budget for direct costs of up to $600,000 per year. Letters of
intent are due July 25, 2008; applications are due Aug. 25, 2008. For
more information, visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-08-044.html
The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin
Diseases invites P30 applications for FY 2009 funding to support
Research Core Centers in musculoskeletal biology and medicine. These
centers will provide shared facilities and services to groups of
established, currently funded investigators addressing scientific
problems in musculoskeletal biology and medicine, in order to improve
efficiency, accelerate the pace of research, and ensure greater
productivity. Approximately $1.8 million is expected to be available for
three grants having a five-year project period. Applicants may request a
budget for direct costs of up to $400,000 per year. Eligibility is open
to domestic organizations, except for eligible agencies of the federal
government and faith- or community-based organizations (see note on
eligibility above). Letters of intent are due June 30, 2008;
applications are due July 30, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AR-08-003.html
The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development and the
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke invite R01
applications proposing preclinical studies using multi-drug therapies to
attenuate neurological injury and/or to enhance recovery after traumatic
brain injury. Approximately $2.8 million in FY 2009 funding is expected
to be available for up to five new grants 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 Oct. 28, 2008; applications
are due Nov. 28, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-08-003.html
NIDA invites R01 applications proposing to develop medications that are
medically safe and effective for the treatment of cannabis-related
disorders and their medical and psychiatric consequences.
Cannabis-related disorders includes cannabis abuse or dependence and
cannabis induced disorders (e.g., intoxication, delirium, psychotic
disorder and anxiety disorder). Cannabis use includes marijuana, hashish
and other tetrahydrocannabinol containing substances. Approximately $3
million is expected to be available for six grants. Applicants may
request a budget for direct costs of less than $500,000. Letters of
intent are due Aug. 11, 2008; applications are due Sept. 10, 2008. For
more information, visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-09-001.html
<https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=ea738a6ed0e73a05596396e
8aafb9e01&tab=core&_cview=1> Department of Justice
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) invites applications for its DNA
Missing Persons Program. This program provides assistance to eligible
entities to perform DNA analysis on unidentified human remains and
family reference samples to support the efforts of states and units of
local governments to identify missing persons. Awards having a project
period of up to 18 months may be made. Eligible are states, including
territories; local governments; nonprofit organizations, including
faith- or community-based organizations; for-profit organizations;
institutions of higher education; Indian tribal organizations; and
qualified individuals. Applications are due May 23, 2008. For more
information, visit:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
559
NIJ also invites states and units of local government to submit
applications for novel and innovative methodologies for improving the
efficiency and capacity of public forensic DNA laboratories. This
includes the development and adoption of an improved laboratory process,
which may involve the purchase of LIMS systems, additional equipment or
robotics, an expert system, or hiring additional personnel and/or
contractors to help implement the innovative process. Awards having a
project period of up to 18 months and a match requirement of at least 25
percent may be made. Applications are due May 23, 2008. For more
information, visit:
http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=17
560
NASA
NASA is requesting information about potential sources for the design,
development and operations of space flight systems, associated support
systems and equipment, and related ground development activities
supporting current and future space flight missions. The NASA Glenn
Research Center plans to issue a draft solicitation for industry
comments in June 2008 for this effort. Capabilities are sought from
small, small disadvantaged and women-owned small businesses for the
purposes of determining the appropriate level of competition and/or
small business subcontracting goals. No awards will be made for
responses, which are due May 1, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=129375
NASA will be soliciting proposals for force measurement support
services. The goal is to provide high-quality force measurement and
strain gage instrumentation for NASA programs and projects by providing
services to produce, calibrate, repair and utilize these instruments in
a wide range of environments (e.g., from cryogenic to high temperature
ranges). One performance-based contract will support services typical of
engineering design, engineering analysis, drafting, fabrication,
instrumentation, repair, design of experiments, statistical methods,
metrology, calibration using NIST-traceable standards, evaluation and
estimation of existing or new force and strain measuring instruments.
Eligibility is unrestricted. A full solicitation is expected to be
released between June 1 and June 16 of 2008, with proposals due July 16,
2008. For more information, visit:
http://prod.nais.nasa.gov/cgi-bin/eps/synopsis.cgi?acqid=129744
National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF is soliciting proposals for its Expeditions in Computing program.
This program is intended to provide the research and education community
with the opportunity to pursue ambitious, fundamental research agendas
that promise to define the future of computing and information.
Approximately $30 million was expected to be available to support three
grants each year for five years when this solicitation was released in
2007. Awards of up to $2 million per year were anticipated. Only U.S.
academic institutions with undergraduate, master's and doctoral programs
in computer and information science and engineering fields may submit
proposals as lead or collaborative institutions. Subawardees may include
two- and four-year colleges, nonprofit nonacademic organizations such as
independent museums, observatories, professional societies and similar
organizations in the U.S. that are directly associated with education or
research activities in the computing and information fields. Other
organizations such as national laboratories, for-profit organizations
and organizations in other countries may participate in proposed
activities if they have independent sources of support. Required letters
of intent and preliminary proposals, respectively, are due July 10 and
Sept. 10, annually; full proposals are due Jan. 10, annually. For more
information, visit:
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07592
NSF continues to solicit proposals for its Cyber Trust research program.
This program seeks to develop new insights and fundamental scientific
principles that lead to software and hardware technologies on which
people can justifiably rely. Approximately $34 million in FY 2008
funding was expected to be available for 87 grants when this
solicitation was released earlier this year. As many as two large
awards, 15 medium awards, 60 single investigator and small group awards,
and 10 exploratory research awards were anticipated. Most awards would
have a project period of up to three years. No eligibility limits are
specified. Proposals are due Dec. 9, 2009. For more information, visit:
http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08521
Note: The categories of proposers identified in the Grant Proposal Guide
<http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=gpg> are eligible
to submit proposals for all of the following funding opportunities.
NSF is soliciting proposals for its Analytical and Surface Chemistry
program. This program supports fundamental chemical research directed
toward the characterization and analysis of all forms of matter,
including studies of elemental and molecular composition and of the
microstructure of both bulk and surface domains. Projects that develop
the fundamentals of measurement science, new sensors and new
instruments, and innovative approaches to data processing and
interpretation also are included. Proposals may be submitted between
either of two windows, July 1/July 31 or Nov. 1/Nov. 30. For more
information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5677
NSF is soliciting proposals for its Inorganic, Bioinorganic and
Organometallic Chemistry program. This program supports research on the
synthesis, properties and reaction mechanisms of molecules composed of
metals, metalloids and nonmetals with elements covering the entire
periodic table. Included are fundamental studies that underscore (1)
bioinorganic reactions, (2) homogeneous catalysis and organometallic
reactions, (3) photochemical and charge transfer processes, and (4)
studies aimed at the rational synthesis of new inorganic molecular
substances, self-assemblies and nano-size materials with predictable
chemical, physical and biological properties. Proposals may be submitted
between either of two windows, July 1/July 31 or Nov. 1/Nov. 30. For
more information, visit:
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5373
NSF is soliciting proposals for the Organic and Macromolecular Chemistry
program. This program has two areas of interest: (1) organic chemical
dynamics, which supports research that will advance the knowledge of
carbon-based molecules, metallo-organic systems and organized molecular
assemblies, and (2) organic synthesis, which supports research on the
synthesis of carbon-based molecules, organometallic systems and
organized molecular assemblies. Proposals may be submitted between
either of two windows, July 1/July 31 or Nov. 1/Nov. 30. For more
information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5640
NSF is soliciting proposals for the Process and Reaction Engineering
program. This program supports fundamental and applied research research
in chemical and biochemical reaction engineering, process design and
control, and reactive polymer processing. The duration of unsolicited
awards is generally 1-3 years. The average annual award size for the
program is $85,000. Proposals may be submitted between Aug. 15 and Sept.
15 of 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13361
NSF is soliciting proposals for the Chemical and Biological Separations
program. This program supports fundamental research on novel methods and
materials for separation processes, which are central to the chemical,
biochemical, materials, energy and pharmaceutical industries. Areas of
emphasis include separation of biological molecules and separations that
lead to environmentally benign processing. The duration of unsolicited
awards is generally 1-3 years. The average annual award size for the
program is $80,000. Small equipment proposals of up to $100,000 also
will be considered. Proposals may be submitted between Aug. 15 and Sept.
15 of 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13363
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Foundation Funding Opportunities
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation (DRCRF)
DRCRF is soliciting preproposals for the Damon Runyon-Rachleff
Innovation Award. This award is designed to provide support for the next
generation of exceptionally creative thinkers with high-risk/high-reward
ideas that have the potential to significantly impact understanding of
and/or approaches to the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of cancer.
Applicants must be conducting independent research at a U.S. research
institution and belong to one of three categories: (1) tenure-track
assistant professors within the first three years of obtaining their
initial assistant professor position no later than June 1, 2005;
clinical instructors and senior clinical fellows with an M.D. who are
pursuing a period of independent research before taking a faculty
position; or (3) postdoctoral fellows and highly motivated recent Ph.D.
and M.D. graduates who are pursuing a period of independent research
before taking a faculty position. Each award provides a total of
$450,000 in direct costs for a three-year project period. Awards are
made to institutions and paid in increments of $150,000 per year.
Preproposals are due June 2, 2008; full proposals will be due Sept. 12,
2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.drcrf.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?pid=259&srcid=230
Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF)
MJFF invites applications for its Therapeutics Development Initiative.
This initiative seeks to support preclinical development of Parkinson's
disease (PD) therapies that have the potential for fundamentally
altering disease course and/or improving treatment of symptoms above and
beyond current standards of care. The goal is to catalyze and accelerate
the development of effective treatments that could have significant
impact for PD by funding critical preclinical in vitro and in vivo
studies. Up to $10 million is expected to be available for grants having
a project period of up to two years. There is no set budget limit. For
the program's industry investigator track, U.S. and non-U.S.
biotechnology/pharmaceutical companies or other for-profit entities that
are publicly or privately held may submit applications. For the academic
investigator program track, applications may be submitted by U.S. and
non-U.S. public and private non-profit entities, such as universities,
colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local governments,
and eligible agencies of the federal government. Preproposals for the
next grant cycle are due May 28, 2008; invited full proposals will be
due July 24, 2008. For more information, visit:
http://www.michaeljfox.org/research_openFundingPrograms.cfm
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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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