From grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu Mon Nov 10 11:31:06 2008 From: grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu (grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu) Date: Mon, 10 Nov 2008 11:31:06 -0500 Subject: [Grants-dist] Research Opportunities Message-ID: <6FAABD1159263A4B84B126D9C2FCFD5202385C22@CUMAIL1.CAMPUS.CU.CLEMSON.EDU> Please see the Funding Supplement below and for more opportunities and announcements go to the following web site: http://people.clemson.edu/~CoESPro/currentOpportunities.html For continuous opportunities that you may have missed go to: http://people.clemson.edu/~CoESPro/opportunities.html State Science and Technology Institute Helping Transform Techology-Based Economics Funding Supplement to the SSTI Weekly Digest A Publication of the State Science & Technology Institute SSTI, 5015 Pine Creek Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43081 Phone: 614.901.1690 http://www.ssti.org In the Nov. 5, 2008 Supplement: Guidelines for Redistribution/Republication of the SSTI Funding Supplement New Funding Opportunities Related to Tech-based Economic Development * Department of Commerce * Economic Development Administration - regional innovation system study New Federal R&D Funding Opportunities * Department of Agriculture * Higher Education Challenge Grants Program * Department of Defense * Quantum computing algorithms for hard computational problems * Integrating Autonomous Mine Detection Systems into man-portable unmanned ground vehicles * Computational foundations for information fusion * Basic research in rotorcraft technology * Quantitative technology assessment * Military computer network protocols * A next-generation distribution network * Availability, development and use of spectral taggants * Air-to-ground weapons that give the flexibility * Department of Health & Human Services (includes National Institutes of Health) * Development of novel molecular imaging approaches * Microbiome of the lung & respiratory tract in HIV-infected individuals and HIV-uninfected controls * FaceBase Consortium * Research integrity as it relates to collaborative interactions * Diagnosis and management of HIV infection and its consequences in older persons * International Research Collaboration on Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Program * Understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental disorders * Department of Homeland Security * DHS FY09 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program Copyright State Science & Technology Institute 2008. NOTICE: All opportunities posted herein may be subject to change, modification, revision or cancellation at the discretion of the originating source. SSTI is not an originating or authoritative source for any of the announcements posted herein. Readers are advised to address all questions and concerns about a particular opportunity to the appropriate point(s) of contact in the detailed solicitation or request for proposals. Readers also are strongly encouraged to monitor any new developments released by the originating sources. SSTI Funding Supplement Guidelines Preparation of the SSTI Weekly Funding Supplement is possible with the support of dues-paying member organizations. Redistribution and re-publication is limited. Each recipient must agree and comply with the following guidelines in order for your entire SSTI member organization to receive future issues of the Funding Supplement: * Under no circumstances should the Funding Supplement be placed on a website accessible to the general public. * If the Funding Supplement is redistributed, SSTI should be included in that distribution list. Please include skinner at ssti.org> in the list. * Only original recipients of the Funding Supplement may post back-issues and only on internal/password-protected sites - with prior permission from SSTI. If you have any questions, please contact Noelle Sheets, director of membership services, at sheets at ssti.org. New Funding Related to Tech-based Economic Development Department of Commerce The Economic Development Administration invites research proposals to conduct a study of regional innovation systems. The processes by which a region should identify and select an innovation system designed to best take advantage of its competitive advantages are largely unknown. The role, if any, public policy plays in developing and maintaining regional innovation systems in the context of regional differences is not clear. EDA would like to begin a research program that will respond to these needs, informing the design of policies that build and sustain innovative regions. A single one-year grant award of up to $300,000 is anticipated. Responses are due on Nov. 17, 2008. More information regarding EDA10312008RESEARCH is available at: http://www.eda.gov/InvestmentsGrants/FFON.xml . Return to the Top New Federal R&D Funding Opportunities Department of Agriculture The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service invites applications for its Higher Education Challenge (HEG) Grants Program to strengthen and enhance U.S. higher education teaching and training programs in certain topic areas within the food and agricultural sciences. In FY09, $5.2 million will be available, with grant awards ranging between $150,000 and $500,000. A 1:1 non-federal match is required of recipients. Applications are due Jan. 30, 2009. Eligibility is limited to U.S. public and private non-profit colleges and universities offering baccalaureate or first professional degrees in the food and agricultural sciences, land-grant colleges and universities, and colleges having the demonstrable capacity to teach food and agricultural sciences. More information regarding USDA-CSREES-CGP-001845 is available at: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/fo/educationchallengehigheredhep.cfm . Return to the Top Department of Defense The U.S. Army Research Office, together with the National Security Agency, is soliciting proposals to: (1) develop new quantum computing algorithms for hard computational problems; (2) characterize the efficiency of candidate quantum algorithms; and (3) develop insights into the power of quantum computation and consider issues of quantum complexity and computability. Multiple contract or grant awards of up to 5 years are anticipated. Eligibility is open to foreign and domestic degree-granting universities, nonprofit organizations, or industrial concerns. White papers are encouraged and are due Nov. 25; full proposals are due Jan. 27. 2009. More information regarding W911NF-09-R-0001 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD19/W911NF-09-R-0001/listing.html . The Army has issued a pre-solicitation announcement stating it will be requesting innovative research proposals with the goal of integrating Autonomous Mine Detection Systems into current and future man-portable unmanned ground vehicles. An industry day will be held Nov. 13, 2008. It is expected the RFP for the project will be announced on or about Jan. 5, 2009. Contact information to learn more about W909MY-09-R-0002 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAB15/W909MY-09-R-0002/listing.html . The Office of Naval Research has issued a Broad Agency Announcement inviting basic research proposals to advance computational foundations for information fusion. The long-term, ultimate goal is to develop computing capabilities that automate the decision-making process in the network information environment to support naval operations. Four high-interest topics and five additional topics are outlined in the announcement. Multiple grant and contract awards are anticipated from a total five-year pool of funding of $12.5 million. Eligibility is only open to academia and industry. Proposals are due Dec. 16, 2008. More information regarding ONRBAA09-003 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/ONR/ONRBAA09-003/listing.html . The Office of Naval Research has issued a Broad Agency Announcement soliciting technical and cost proposals for basic research in rotorcraft technology through FY12. The office seeks proposals in the following research thrust areas: (1) advanced aerodynamics for ship/aircraft dynamic interface, (2) aeromechanics, and (3) structures. Technology transfer and the partnering of this research with the U.S. rotorcraft industry, government organizations and other academic institutions are encouraged. The estimated total program budget is $5.7 million through FY12. Eligibility is unrestricted. White paper responses are due Dec. 12, 2008; full proposals are due Jan. 23, 2009. More information regarding 09-007 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/ONR/09-007/listing.html . The Office of Air Force Materiel Command has issued a Broad Agency Announcement soliciting proposals to conduct technology assessments to aide Air Force Research Laboratory investment decisions within high interest technology areas. The purpose of the Quantitative Technology Assessment program is to continue to evolve the tools and methods to provide the science and technology community connectivity between the desired capabilities and the projected qualities associated with advancements in technology. The department anticipates 2-3 awards with an estimated total program budget of $9.8 million through FY12. Proposals are due Jan. 8, 2009. More information on BAA-08-04-PKV is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA-08-04-PKV/listing.html . The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is soliciting research proposals in the area of military computer network protocols. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances over the current state of the art. Specifically excluded is research that primarily results in evolutionary improvements to the existing state of practice. Multiple contract awards are anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted, with the exception of FFRDCs and federal entities. Proposals are due Feb. 18, 2009. More information regarding DARPA-BAA-09-11 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/DARPA-BAA-09-11/listing.html . The Defense Logistics Agency has issued a Broad Agency Announcement seeking proposals for a next-generation distribution network that is an integrated system-of-systems, facilitates end-to-end management among supply-chain professionals, provides end-to-end visibility for customers, and is flexible enough to reduce customer wait times at progressively lower costs. The response date is Dec. 15, 2008. More information on solicitation DDC_BAA_2008 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DLA/J3/DDC/DDC_BAA_2008/listing.html . The Virginia Contracting Activity (VACA) is seeking market research including information and capability statements from qualified businesses on the availability, development and use of spectral taggants. A taggant is a chemical or substance that can be easily applied on various surfaces that has a low probability of detection (LPD)/low probability of intercept (LPI). The response date is Nov. 14, 2008. More information on solicitation 2943881208 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DIA/ZD50/2943881208/listing.html . The Air Armament Center at Eglin Air Force Base has issued a pre-solicitation announcement stating it will be requesting innovative research proposals concerning air-to-ground weapons that give the flexibility to select the type of effect a weapon will place on a specific target. Currently there is no capability available in a single weapon that can deliver a selectable effect from focused lethality with very low collateral damage to high lethality on unconstrained targets of interest. The response date is Dec. 02, 2008. More information on PKE-09-RFI-0001 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AAC/PKE-09-RFI-0001/listing.html . Return to the Top Department of Health & Human Services (includes National Institutes of Health) Note on award terms: The various funding mechanisms supported in the announcements below (e.g., R01, R03, R21, etc.) adhere to the conditions and limitations described at http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/funding_program.htm . Specific funding information (e.g., anticipated funding amount, number of awards, project duration, etc.) will depend upon the quality, duration and costs of the applications received, unless specified otherwise. Application deadlines follow the standard NIH schedule of submission dates described at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm , unless specified differently below. All terms are subject to change by the federal government. The National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering invites R01 research proposals to encourage the development of novel molecular imaging approaches that can detect and image specific molecular activities in vivo, and have the potential for clinical applications. Eligibility is unrestricted. Three proposal cycles start in FY09. Optional letters of intent are due Dec 22, 2008; Apr. 21, 2009 and Aug. 21, 2009. Full proposals may be submitted by Jan 22, 2009, May 21, 2009 and Sep 21, 2009. More information regarding PAR-09-016 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-016.html . The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute invites U01 cooperative agreement applications to characterize the microbiome of the lung alone or in combination with the microbiome of the nasal and/or oropharyngeal cavities in HIV-infected individuals and matched HIV-uninfected controls. The institute intends to commit approximately $4 million in FY09 to fund five applications including four Clinical/Sequencing Centers and a Data Coordinating Center. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Optional letters of intent are due Feb. 25, 2009; full proposals are due Mar. 25, 2009. More information regarding RFA-HL-09-006 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-09-006.html . The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research invites U01 grant applications to support projects to advance our understanding of normal craniofacial development and the genetic and environmental perturbations that lead to diseases and disorders. Central to this initiative is the creation of the FaceBase Consortium to coordinate research efforts, facilitate synergy, accomplish targeted milestones, and accelerate progress. The institute anticipates committing $6 million in FY09 to support 8-10 collaborative and interactive projects. Eligibility is unrestricted. Optional letters of intent are due Jan. 2, 2009; applications are due Jan. 30, 2009. More information regarding RFA-DE-09-003 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DE-09-003.html . Three NIH institutes collectively seek R21 grant proposals to explore research integrity as it relates to collaborative interactions or activities in areas that have little published data. The sponsoring agencies are particularly interested in research focused on integrity in collaborative research that will provide clear evidence (rates of occurrence and impacts) of problem areas in community standards, self-regulation, practice norms, and non-adherence to accepted codes of conduct. The participating institutions anticipate awarding approximately $850,000 in FY09 to fund 2-3 applications. Eligibility is unrestricted. Optional letters of intent are due Feb. 17, 2009; full proposals are due Mar. 17, 2009. More information regarding RFA-RR-09-004 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RR-09-004.html . The National Institute of Health agencies invite R01, R03 and R21 applications addressing clinical and translational health issues in the diagnosis and management of HIV infection and its consequences in older persons. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, immune function and host defenses, response to treatment, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and pharmacogenomics, metabolic complications of HIV/AIDS, neurologic complications of HIV/AIDS, neuropsychiatric complications of HIV/AIDS, HIV-related malignancies, frailty and functional status, and complexity of care. Applicants may request a budget for total direct costs of up to $2.5 million over five years for R01 awards, $100,000 over two years for R03 awards, or $275,000 over two years for R21 awards. Eligibility is unrestricted. The standard application deadlines apply. More information on R01 awards is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-017.html . For R03 awards, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-018.html . For R21 awards, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-019.html . The National Institute on Drug Abuse invite R01, R03, and R21 proposals through its International Research Collaboration on Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Program to investigate linkages between HIV/AIDS and drug abuse, methamphetamine abuse, inhalant abuse, smoking during pregnancy, and drugs and driving with partners with partners outside of the U.S. Standard submission dates and guidelines apply. Eligibility is unrestricted. More information regarding the R01 grants under PA-09-020 is available at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-020.html . For R03 grants though PA-09-022, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-022.html . For R21 grants through PA-09-021, visit: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-021.html . The National Institute of Mental Health invites R01 grant proposals to participate in the Biobehavioral Research Awards for Innovative New Scientists (BRAINS) Program. The program is for individuals launching a clinical, translational, or basic research program geared toward the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of mental disorders. For this first year of the program's funding, the focus will be neurodevelopment. In FY09, $5 million will be awarded for up to 6 new grants. Project periods may be up to five years with total direct costs capped at $1.625 million. Eligibility is unrestricted. Optional letters of intent are due Jan. 5, 2009; full proposals are due Feb. 3, 2009. More information on RFA-MH-09-100 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-09-100.html . Return to the Top Department of Homeland Security The Science and Technology Directorate has issued a pre-solicitation announcement for Phase I proposals under the DHS FY09 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. The full solicitation will be released on Nov. 12; Phase I proposals will be accepted until Jan. 5, 2009. Seven topic areas are described in the solicitation document. Only small businesses are eligible to compete for awards. More information regarding DHSSBIR-2009-1 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DHS/OCPO/DHS-OCPO/DHSSBIR-2009-1/listing.html . Return to the Top Unsubscribe back to top > (c)2007 State Science and Technology Institute. All rights reserved. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.clemson.edu/pipermail/grants-dist/attachments/20081110/a622a78f/attachment.html From grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu Fri Nov 14 16:55:19 2008 From: grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu (grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu) Date: Fri, 14 Nov 2008 16:55:19 -0500 Subject: [Grants-dist] Research Opportunities Message-ID: <6FAABD1159263A4B84B126D9C2FCFD5202417288@CUMAIL1.CAMPUS.CU.CLEMSON.EDU> Please find the Funding Supplement for the SSTI Weekly Digest 11/11/08 below. For more opportunities please go to our website at http://people.clemson.edu/~CoESPro/currentOpportunities.html Thank you 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) http://people.clemson.edu/~CoESPro/ State Science and Technology Institute Helping Transform Techology-Based Economics Funding Supplement to the SSTI Weekly Digest A Publication of the State Science & Technology Institute SSTI, 5015 Pine Creek Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43081 Phone: 614.901.1690 http://www.ssti.org In the Nov. 12, 2008 Supplement: Guidelines for Redistribution/Republication of the SSTI Funding Supplement New Funding Opportunities Related to Tech-based Economic Development * Hitachi Foundation * Business and Communities Grants New Federal R&D Funding Opportunities * Department of Commerce * Research and Development 2014 * Department of Defense * Protection from diseases caused by arthropod-borne pathogens * Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program * Net-centric advanced software reasoning and command and control technologies * Innovative Technologies and Methodologies for Reducing Various Environmental Problems * Network Centric Multi-INT Exploitation * Undergraduate and graduate research at Wright Patterson Air Force Base * Navigation and Timekeeping Technology Program * Development of a mobile, high throughput networking infrastructure * Legged Squad Support System * Department of Health & Human Services (includes National Institutes of Health) * National Maternal and Child Health Data Resource Center * Effects of Erythropoietin on tumor cell growth * New or improved instrumentation for biomedical research * 1000 Genomes Project data processing and analysis * Biological data sets related to substance abuse research * Brain imaging studies of negative reinforcement in humans * Department of Justice * Drug-testing, sanctions, and treatment protocol for chronic drug users * National study of collateral consequences for criminal convictions * Environmental Protection Agency * Clean Automotive Technology Program * Models for developmental toxicity pathways * NASA * Solar and Heliospheric Physics research New Foundation & Other Funding Opportunities * Intel Foundation * Schools of Distinction Awards in Math and Science * Robert Wood Johnson Foundation * Research projects related to national health reform * Interdisciplinary nursing quality research * Executive Nursing Fellows * Evaluating innovations in nursing education * Nurse Faculty Scholars * Clinical Scholars 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 herein. Readers are advised to address all questions and concerns about a particular opportunity to the appropriate point(s) of contact in the detailed solicitation or request for proposals. Readers also are strongly encouraged to monitor any new developments released by the originating sources. SSTI Funding Supplement Guidelines Preparation of the SSTI Weekly Funding Supplement is possible with the support of dues-paying member organizations. Redistribution and re-publication is limited. Each recipient must agree and comply with the following guidelines in order for your entire SSTI member organization to receive future issues of the Funding Supplement: * Under no circumstances should the Funding Supplement be placed on a website accessible to the general public. * If the Funding Supplement is redistributed, SSTI should be included in that distribution list. Please include skinner at ssti.org in the list. * Only original recipients of the Funding Supplement may post back-issues and only on internal/password-protected sites - with prior permission from SSTI. If you have any questions, please contact Noelle Sheets, director of membership services, at sheets at ssti.org . New Funding Related to Tech-based Economic Development Hitachi Foundation The Foundation invites applications for qualification to compete for its Business and Communities Grants program. The effort focuses on both the role of businesses and communities to address the conditions that perpetuate economic isolation in America through business-community partnerships and to strengthen the field of corporate citizenship. The Foundation will focus on partnerships that enable economically isolated people to retain and advance in their jobs (traditionally low-wage positions), earn living wages, and accumulate savings and assets. Eligibility is limited to U.S. nonprofit organizations who meet the online qualifying process. More information is available at: http://www.hitachifoundation.org/grants/guidelines/index.html . Return to the Top New Federal R&D Funding Opportunities Department of Commerce The U.S. Census Bureau has announced its intent to release a solicitation for research proposals under its Research and Development 2014 Contracts initiative. The R&D contracts pool identifies researcher capable of supporting the Bureau in several research areas (some small business set-asides, some open): Assessment, Planning and Analysis; Statistical Analysis and Evaluation; Methodological Research; Survey Engineering; and Data Analysis and Dissemination. Multiple awards are anticipated. The solicitation will be available on or about Nov.19; proposals will be due on or about Jan. 12, 2009. More information regarding YA1323-08-RD-2014 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/CB/JeffersonvilleIN/YA1323-08-RD-2014/listin g.html . Return to the Top Department of Defense The Armed Forces Pest Management Board invites proposals for innovative research designed to develop new interventions for protection of deployed military personnel from diseases caused by arthropod-borne pathogens. The program supports development of new toxicants or the adaptation of existing toxicants to relevant vectors; development of new insecticide application techniques; and new personal protection systems. The board anticipates making 3-5 awards from a total pool of $500,000 for FY09. Eligible institutions include for-profit, non-profit, public, and private organizations in any country. A preproposal form must be submitted on or before Nov. 20. More information is available at: http://www.afpmb.org/ . The Department of Defense Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP) Office has issued two announcements interested in receiving pre-proposals for research focusing in the areas of Environmental Restoration, Munitions Management, Sustainable Infrastructure, and Weapons Systems and Platforms technologies. * Through its Core-Nonfederal solicitation, the department anticipates awarding approximately $8.0 million through multiple awards. Preproposals are due Jan. 8, 2009. More information regarding BAA-09-0001 is available at: http://www.serdp.org/funding/core-nonfed . * In its SEED program (SERDP Exploratory Development), the department anticipates making multiple one-year awards of $150,000 each. Proposals are due Mar. 12, 2009. More information regarding BAA-09-0002 is available at: http://www.serdp.org/funding/seed-nonfed/ . The Space Vehicles Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory announced it will be releasing a request for proposals in December in the area of net-centric advanced software reasoning and command and control technologies applicable to space superiority. Data sources would include but not be limited to the orbital catalog, satellite telemetry, environmental data, specialized sensors, and Intelligence information. One award of up to $5.4 million over 4 years is anticipated. Only companies in the NAICS code of 541712 with a size standard of 500 and with SECRET/NOFRN Security Clearance may apply. More information regarding BAA-RV-08-002 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLPLSVD/BAA_RV_08_02/listing.html . The Air Force Center for Engineering and the Environment has announced that Dec. 8 is the next due date for Phase I research proposals under its Broad Agency Announcement for Innovative Technologies and Methodologies for Reducing Various Environmental Problems. The program seeks technologies and methodologies to reduce environmental impacts from current and past Air Force operations and apply to Air Force installations worldwide. No specific funding has been reserved for this announcement; interested parties should use the general Industry Guide for unsolicited proposals to respond. More information regarding AFCEEBAA-08-001 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/HQAFCEE/AFCEEBAA-08-001/listing.html . The Air Force Materiel Command has issued a Broad Agency Announcement inviting proposals for Network Centric Multi-INT Exploitation. The overall technical objectives are to research innovative, disruptive technologies and methods for the automatic and dynamic cueing and collection of intelligence for situational awareness and assessment, with an emphasis on Machine-to- Machine (M2M) capabilities. Four focus areas are identified in the announcement. Total funding is approximately $24.5M with $8 million available in FY09. Multiple awards are anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. White papers for FY09 funding consideration should be submitted by Dec. 3. More information regarding BAA-09-01-RIKA is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLRRS/BAA-09-01-RIKA/listing.html . The AF Materiel Command also invites proposals to manage a program of undergraduate and graduate research at Wright Patterson Air Force Base that supports the Materials and Manufacturing Directorate's Basic Research Program. Only students who are U.S. citizens are eligible to conduct the research. One award of $8.5 million is anticipated. Eligibility is open. Responses are due Dec. 22, 2008. More information regarding BAA-09-05-PKM is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA-09-05-PKM/listing.html . The Office of Naval Research invites proposals for its Navigation and Timekeeping Technology Program. In FY10, the program seeks new and innovative navigation technologies that will provide more accurate, reliable, maintainable and affordable systems for Naval air, surface, subsurface, and ground platforms and forces. Multiple contract awards are anticipated with total funding of $3 million. White papers are due Dec 19; full proposals are due Mar. 25, 2009. Eligibility is open to academia and industry. More information regarding ONRBAA09-004 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/ONR/ONRBAA09-004/listing.html . ONR also seeks proposals for technologies that support the development of a mobile, high throughput networking infrastructure for Naval forces. The goal is to enable Naval forces to be able to complete all tactical missions including platform-to-platform communications, ISR and reachback using this infrastructure either with or without the use of satellites. Three to five contract awards ranging between $2-5 million are anticipated. White papers are due Jan.29, 20009; full proposals are due Mar. 30, 2009. More information regarding ONRBAA09-009 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/ONR/ONRBAA09-009/listing.html . The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is seeking innovative solutions that will design, build, and test a Legged Squad Support System - a legged vehicle capable of maneuvering robustly and nimbly among dismounted troops through complex terrain; carrying 400 lbs of equipment as well as sufficient fuel for 24 hours operation; sensing and negotiating terrain by autonomously selecting appropriate gaits, planning footfalls, and following a soldier through dynamic, cluttered environments; and operating quietly when required. Eligibility is unrestricted with the exception of federal agencies and FFRDCs. Initial responses are due Jan. 6, 2009. More information regarding DARPA-BAA-08-71 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/DARPA-BAA-08-71/listing.html . Return to the Top Department of Health & Human Services (includes National Institutes of Health) Note on award terms: The various funding mechanisms supported in the announcements below (e.g., R01, R03, R21, etc.) adhere to the conditions and limitations described at http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/funding_program.htm . Specific funding information (e.g., anticipated funding amount, number of awards, project duration, etc.) will depend upon the quality, duration and costs of the applications received, unless specified otherwise. Application deadlines follow the standard NIH schedule of submission dates described at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm , unless specified differently below. All terms are subject to change by the federal government. The Health Resources & Services Administration invites proposals to support the creation of a National Maternal and Child Health Data Resource Center. The center will include data use support features, easy to understand resource materials, training modules, and technical assistance that specifically respond to the needs and preferences of national, state, community and family constituencies but particularly to State Title V programs. Total funding available for one cooperative agreement is $575,000. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due Jan. 7, 2009. More information regarding HRSA-09-177 is available at: https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?ID=A1F85966-04A1-4762-ADE1-F E3787765006 . The National Cancer Institute invites R01/R21 research proposals to investigate the effects of Erythropoietin (EPO) on tumor cell growth. EPO has been used to treat anemia associated with both renal failure and cancer chemotherapies; however, clinical trials suggest it may accelerate tumor progression and increase mortality of cancer patients. Eligibility is unrestricted. Standard submission dates and guidelines apply. More information regarding PA-09-023 and R01 grant applications is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-023.html . For R21 applications, see PA-09-24 at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-024.html . The National Center for Research Resources invites R21 grant applications for the development of new or improved instrumentation for biomedical research. Projects should propose tools that can be used by a wide range of biomedical or clinical researchers, and not limited to a specific organ or disease. The center anticipates making 5 to 8 awards in FY10 with total funding of $1 million. Eligibility is limited to domestic entities. Proposals are due Jan 27, 2009. More information regarding RR-09-001 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RR-09-001.html . The National Human Genome Research Institute has issued two requests for U01 proposals related to the 1000 Genomes Project; one for data processing and another for dataset analysis. The international 1000 Genomes Project is designed to produce a new high-resolution resource on human genetic variation to support genome-wide association studies and other studies of human disease and biology. Eligibility for both is open only to domestic entities. * For dataset processing, the institute anticipates making 4 to 6 two-year awards for data processing from a total pool of $6 million over both years. Optional letters of intent are due Dec 12; full proposals are due Jan. 12, 2009. More information regarding RFA-HG-09-001 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-09-001.html . * For dataset analysis, 8 to 10 two-year awards are anticipated from a total pool of $8 million. Optional letters of intent are due May 26, 2009; full proposals are due Jun. 26, 2009. More information regarding RFA-HG-09-002 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-09-002.html . The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites proposals for R21/R33 phased innovation grant to conduct secondary analyses of rich biological data sets related to substance abuse research and to advance data and computational infrastructure relevant to the proposed analyses. NIDA anticipates making 7-10 awards with total FY09 funding of $2 million. Support for the R21 feasibility phase can be for up to two years and is limited to $260,000 direct costs over a two year award period. Eligibility is unrestricted. Optional letters of intent are due Dec. 29; full proposals are due Jan 28, 2009. More information regarding RFA-DA-09-020 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-09-020.html . NIDA also invites R01/R21 research proposals to investigate brain processes in humans underlying how adversive events control behavior in order to stimulate a program of clinical neuroscience research on negative reinforcement / avoidance learning. For both announcements, NIDA anticipates making a total of 5 to7 awards from a FY09 pool of $3 million. Eligibility is unrestricted. Optional letters of intent are due Jan. 19, 2009; full proposals are due Feb. 19, 2009. More information regarding RFA-DA-09-008 and R01 grant applications is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-09-008.html . For R21 applications, see RFA-DA-09-009at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-09-009.html . Return to the Top Department of Justice The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) invites proposals for research to evaluate the effectiveness of a demonstration program that includes a drug-testing, sanctions, and treatment protocol for chronic drug users under criminal justice supervision in the community. The basic principles of the program must include: (1) frequent drug testing; (2) certain, swift, and proportionate sanctions for failed tests; and (3) access to residential treatment, as appropriate. Eligibility is limited to domestic entities. Total funding available is $500,000. Proposals are due Feb. 4, 2009. More information regarding NIJ-2009-1934 is available at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000844.pdf . NIJ also invites proposals to conduct a national study that will provide a comprehensive compilation of Federal and State collateral consequences for criminal convictions. The purpose of this research is to inform and improve criminal justice policy and practice by providing policymakers with the information they need to understand the legal and regulatory barriers that may affect successful offender reentry into the community. Eligibility is limited to domestic entities. Total funding available is $750,000. Proposals are due Feb. 4, 2009. More information regarding NIJ-2009-1935 is available at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000845.pdf . Return to the Top Environmental Protection Agency The EPA invites applications for collaboration with EPA in studies and or investigation projects in support of EPA's Clean Automotive Technology Program. These pilot projects will require using state of the art experimental techniques in advanced engine development technology to address one or more specific topic areas identified in the request. EPA anticipates making up to 5 awards with a total funding pool of $1.35 million. Eligibility is limited to states, local governments, territories, Indian Tribes, and possessions of the U.S., including the District of Columbia, international organizations, public and private universities and colleges, hospitals, laboratories, other public or private nonprofit institutions. Proposals for "Engineering Excellence Through Hybrid Technology" are due Dec. 15. More information regarding EPA-OAR-OTAQ-08-09 is available at: http://www.epa.gov/air/grants_funding.html . The EPA also invites applications proposing to develop in vitro and in silico (computational) models for developmental toxicity pathways. Specifically, the research will facilitate the development of a predictive capacity for estimating outcomes or risk associated with particular toxicity processes as a result of developmental exposure to environmental pollutants and toxicants. Total funding available for up to 2 four-year awards is $6.4 million. Eligibility is limited to domestic public and private nonprofit institutions/organizations (including institutions of higher education and hospitals), state and local governments, Federally Recognized Indian Tribal Governments, and U.S. territories or possessions. Proposals are due Jan. 29, 2009. More information regarding EPA-G2008-STAR-W1 is available at: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2009/2009_star_comptox.html . Return to the Top NASA NASA has announced its interest in receiving research proposals for Solar and Heliospheric Physics. The Solar and Heliospheric Physics program explores research into the Solar interior; Solar photosphere; Solar chromosphere and corona; Inner heliosphere; and Outer heliosphere and the interstellar boundary. Eligibility is unrestricted. Up to 30 four-year awards are anticipated with total funding of approximately $4 million. Notices of intent are due Dec. 5; full proposals are due Feb. 6. 2009. More information regarding NNH08ZDA001N-SHP is available at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init &solId={504C402C-F6F8-80C9-07C3-8406A9E8A566}&path=open . Return to the Top New Foundation & Other Funding Opportunities Intel Foundation The Intel Foundation invites nominations for Intel Schools of Distinction Awards in Math and Science. This program recognizes U.S. schools that implement innovative, replicable programs that inspire their students and lead to positive educational outcomes in the areas of math and science. The foundation will select 18 finalists in two categories - mathematics and science - to receive a cash grant of $2,500. Six winners in each of the two categories will receive a $10,000 cash grant and more than $100,000 in products and services from sponsors. Eligibility is limited to domestic K-12 publicly funded or nonprofit public, private, charter, and parochial schools, Department of Defense Dependents Schools, and Bureau of Indian Affairs schools. Online applications are due Feb. 17, 2009. More information is available at: http://www.intel.com/education/schoolsofdistinction/index.htm . Return to the Top Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) RWJF invites proposals on a broad range of applicant-initiated research projects related to national health reform. The foundation is interested in projects that will increase the likelihood that the nation's health care debate will lead to solutions and build momentum to drive federal policymakers to act. Projects must be relevant to federal health care reform and may include the following: evaluations of timely policy changes; research and policy analyses that can advance the debate and lead to solutions; development and testing of new tools, models and policies to expand health insurance coverage; coalition building and convening; and strategic communications to disseminate policy ideas. Approximately $2 million will be awarded for grants that may last up to two years in duration. Eligibility is restricted to domestic entities, with preference given to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Brief proposals are due Dec. 2, 2008; invited full proposals will be due Feb. 3, 2009. For more information, visit: http://rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20541 . RWJF also invites proposals in response to several research and education programs related to improving nursing. * The Interdisciplinary Nursing Quality Research Initiative seeks to generate, disseminate and translate research to understand how nurses contribute to and can improve the quality of care. Up to 7 two-year grants of up to $300,000 each may be made. Eligibility is limited to domestic interdisciplinary teams with at least one scholar from nursing and at least one scholar from another discipline. Brief proposals are due Dec. 4, 2008. More information is available at: http://rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20508 . * The RWJF Executive Nurse Fellows program is an advanced leadership program for nurses in senior executive roles in health services, public health and nursing education who aspire to help lead and shape the U.S. health care system. The three-year fellowships allow 20 participating nurses to remain in their current positions while they gain the experiences and skills necessary to advance in executive leadership positions. Full proposals are due Jan. 15, 2009. More information is available at: http://rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20481 . * Evaluating Innovations in Nursing Education will evaluate models, programs and innovations that expand teaching capacity or promote faculty recruitment and retention in nursing schools. The program aims to increase the number of nursing school graduates by evaluating strategies that address the nurse faculty shortage and disseminating successful strategies so they can be replicated in other nursing education settings. Up to 9 awards of up to $300,000 each may be made. Brief proposals are due Jan. 23, 2009. More information is available at: http://rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20504 . * The RWJF Nurse Faculty Scholars program is to develop the next generation of national leaders in academic nursing through career development awards for outstanding junior nursing faculty. The program aims to strengthen the academic productivity and overall excellence of nursing schools by providing mentorship, leadership training and salary and research support to up to 15 young faculty members who are also registered nurses. Full proposals are due Feb. 11, 2009. More information is available at: http://rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20427 . In another announcement, RWJF invites applications for its Clinical Scholars program to foster the development of physicians who will lead the transformation of Americans' health care. These future leaders will conduct innovative research and work with communities, organizations, practitioners and policy-makers to address issues essential to the health and well-being of all Americans. Eligibility is limited to physicians who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Up to 29 scholars will be selected in 2009 for appointments beginning in 2010; first-year scholar stipend is no less than $55,500 per year. Proposals are due Feb. 27, 2009. More information is available at: http://rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20561 . Unsubscribe back to top > (c)2007 State Science and Technology Institute. All rights reserved. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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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) http://people.clemson.edu/~CoESPro/ State Science and Technology Institute Helping Transform Techology-Based Economics Funding Supplement to the SSTI Weekly Digest A Publication of the State Science & Technology Institute SSTI, 5015 Pine Creek Drive, Westerville, Ohio 43081 Phone: 614.901.1690 http://www.ssti.org In the Nov. 26, 2008 Supplement: Guidelines for Redistribution/Republication of the SSTI Funding Supplement New Federal R&D Funding Opportunities * Department of Defense * Ovarian Cancer Research Program * Advanced nitride electronics * Bio-Molecular science and engineering * Electrically actuated systems for future submarine platforms * Research in nuclear detection and forensics * Enhance satellite thermal management * Specialized medical materiel or procedures designed to enhance force health protection * Department of Energy * Entrepreneur in Residence * Department of Health & Human Services (includes National Institutes of Health) * Institutional center core grants to support neuroscience research * Analytical chemistry & stability testing of treatment drugs * detect and image specific molecular activities in vivo * Women's Reproductive Health Research Career Development Program * Department of Homeland Security * Creating national centers of excellence for 1) zoonotic and animal disease defense; and 2) food safety * Department of Justice * W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship Program * Justice Data Resources Program * National Science Foundation * Research on Gender in Science and Engineering * Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate (HBCU) program * Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) and HBCU Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering programs * Research in Disabilities Education * Math and Science Partnerships * Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) * Centers for Chemical Innovation New Foundation & Other Funding Opportunities * Arete Initiative at the University of Chicago * Science of Virtue research grants * Black Metropolis Research Consortium * Short-term fellowships in African American Studies * Feldstein Medical Foundation * previously neglected areas of medical research * Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research * Rapid Response Innovation Awards * Target Validation Awards * Therapeutics Development Initiative * Novel Approaches to Drug Discovery for Parkinson's Disease * Clinical Intervention Awards 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 herein. Readers are advised to address all questions and concerns about a particular opportunity to the appropriate point(s) of contact in the detailed solicitation or request for proposals. Readers also are strongly encouraged to monitor any new developments released by the originating sources. SSTI Funding Supplement Guidelines Preparation of the SSTI Weekly Funding Supplement is possible with the support of dues-paying member organizations. Redistribution and re-publication is limited. Each recipient must agree and comply with the following guidelines in order for your entire SSTI member organization to receive future issues of the Funding Supplement: * Under no circumstances should the Funding Supplement be placed on a website accessible to the general public. * If the Funding Supplement is redistributed, SSTI should be included in that distribution list. Please include skinner @ ssti.org in the list. * Only original recipients of the Funding Supplement may post back-issues and only on internal/password-protected sites - with prior permission from SSTI. If you have any questions, please contact Noelle Sheets, director of membership services, at sheets @ ssti.org . New Federal R&D Funding Opportunities Department of Defense The Army invites proposals for consortium development awards as part of the Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP). OCRP seeks to promote a major multi-institutional research effort that focuses on identifying and characterizing early changes of disease associated with ovarian cancer. The consortium development award is an infrastructure development mechanism which provides support to create a coordinating center and establish the necessary collaborations at potential research sites for the development of a multi-institutional ovarian cancer research team. Two awards are anticipated in FY09 from total funding of $500,000. The deadline for applications is Jan. 27, 2009. More information regarding W81XWH-09-OCRP-CONDEV is available at: http://cdmrp.army.mil/ocrp/default.htm . DARPA is soliciting research proposals in the area of advanced nitride electronics to investigate revolutionary advances in nitride electronic devices and integrated circuits resulting in their ability to operate at very high frequencies while maintaining extremely favorable voltage breakdown characteristics. Eligibility is unrestricted with the exception of FFDRCs and other federal agencies. Abstracts are due Dec. 17, 2008. Multiple awards are anticipated. More information regarding DARPA-BAA-09-16 is available at: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =43397 . In the near future, the Naval Research Laboratory will be offering a request for proposals to acquire competencies for R&D in the diverse area of Bio-Molecular Science and Engineering. The key theme is the study of complex bio-molecular systems with the aim of understanding how "nature" has approached the solution of difficult structural and sensing problems. Persons will be required with the following skills: biochemistry, biophysics, molecular and cell biology, analytical and physical chemistry, surface chemistry and physics, materials science, engineering, nanoscience and nanotechnology, computer science and information technology, and sensor technology. A single Cost Plus Fixed Fee contract is contemplated. More information regarding N00173-09-R-SC01 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/N00173/N00173-09-R-SC01/listing.html . The Office of Naval Research invites proposals for development of electrically actuated systems for future submarine platforms. Potential benefits include construction and in-service cost reduction through elimination of shipboard hydraulic systems and ancillary equipment. Systems will also support future condition-based maintenance with integrated sensors and prognostics. The Office anticipates making 3-4 contract awards worth $8 million over 4-5 years in a three-phase process. Eligibility is restricted to firms with "Secret" level clearance for their facilities and personnel. White papers are due Dec. 18, 2009. More information regarding ONRBAA09-011 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/ONR/ONRBAA09-011/listing.html . The Defense Threat Reduction Agency is soliciting proposals to conduct research in nuclear detection and forensics. DTRA will support applied research and advanced technology development for proposals addressing a broad spectrum of topics in nuclear detection and forensics outlined in the Broad Agency Announcement. Eligibility is open to foreign and domestic industry, universities and nonprofit organizations. White paper responses are due Dec. 19, 2008. More information regarding HDTRA1-09-NTD-BAA is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DTRA/DTRA01/HDTRA1-09-NTD-BAA/listing.html . The National Reconnaissance Office invites research proposals to enhance satellite thermal management; specifically, improving thermal transfer (i.e., reducing thermal resistance) of heat flow at the chip/die level on future satellites. Registration is required to view the solicitation and to submit a proposal by invitation. Proposals may not request more than $1 million for one year contracts. Responses, if requested are due by Jan. 5, 2009. More information regarding NRO-SI-NSPO-BAA-2008-03 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/NRO/ChantillyVA/NRO-SI-NSPO-BAA-2008-03/list ing.html . The Modernization Directorate of the Air Force Surgeon General invites white paper proposals to solicit research ideas focus on specialized medical materiel or procedures designed to enhance force health protection, restore health, prevent casualties, and maintain a fit and healthy force. Particular areas of interest with subtopics identified in the Broad Agency Announcement are: health surveillance; human performance and systems integration; and special programs. Eligibility is unrestricted. Fifteen awards are anticipated. Proposals are due anytime before May 20, 2009. More information regarding BAA09-AFSG-01 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFDW/11CONS/BAA09-AFSG-01/listing.html . Return to the Top Department of Energy DOE is seeking to partner with leading venture capital firms in a program to develop Entrepreneur in Residence projects at five of DOE's national laboratories: Argonne National Laborator, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, and Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. The projects will identify and develop business cases to commercialize promising laboratory technology and give proven start-up entrepreneurs the opportunity to work directly with technical management and staff at a specified national laboratory to identify technologies that, when commercialized in start-up companies, will contribute to DOE's mission. Eligibility for awards is limited to venture capital firms that can certify that they have at least $5 million in funds available for energy efficiency and renewable energy technology investment, an overall current fund size of at least $50 million, a proven track record of launching successful start up businesses, and must demonstrate previous entrepreneurial support experience. The department anticipates making 5 awards of $50,000 each. Responses are due Jan 6, 2009. More information regarding DE-PS36-08GO98041 is available at: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/6C31311D25D428D48525750600 787BB4?OpenDocument . Return to the Top Department of Health & Human Services (includes National Institutes of Health) Note on award terms: The various funding mechanisms supported in the announcements below (e.g., R01, R03, R21, etc.) adhere to the conditions and limitations described at http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/funding_program.htm . Specific funding information (e.g., anticipated funding amount, number of awards, project duration, etc.) will depend upon the quality, duration and costs of the applications received, unless specified otherwise. Application deadlines follow the standard NIH schedule of submission dates described at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm , unless specified differently below. All terms are subject to change by the federal government. The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke invites P30 grant applications for Institutional Center Core Grants to Support Neuroscience Research. Each Center will be composed of one or more research cores and promote new research directions that complement existing NIH-funded projects. There should be no overlap between the requested core facilities and other pre-existing core facilities. Standard submission dates and guidelines apply. Applicants may request up to $500,000 per year in direct costs for a period not to exceed five years. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. More information regarding PAR-08-116 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-116.html . The National Institute on Drug Abuse is soliciting proposals from qualified organizations having the capability to conduct analytical chemistry & stability testing of treatment drugs. NIDA anticipates making one 3-year contract award based on the solicitation. Eligibility is open; however, current DEA registration for handling Schedules II-V substances is required. Responses are due Dec. 15, 2008. More information regarding N01DA-9-8890-RFP is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NIDA-01/N01DA-9-8890-RFP/listing.html . Seven NIH institutes collectively invite R01 grant applications for development of novel molecular imaging approaches that can detect and image specific molecular activities in vivo and have the potential for clinical applications. Novel molecular imaging approaches developed through this initiative should focus on long-term translational goals including: (1) imaging the characteristic markers and function of normal cells in control human subjects and patients, and (2) imaging the characteristic markers and biochemical or physiological abnormalities of disease cells in patients. Eligibility is unrestricted. Three funding cycles are offered in FY09; optional letters of intent are due Dec. 22, 2008, Apr. 21, 2009, or Aug. 21, 2009. Full proposals are due Jan. 22, May 21 and Sept. 21. More information regarding PAR-09-016 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-016.html . The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development invites K12 proposals to continue to support the Women's Reproductive Health Research Career Development Program. The program consists of mentored institutional career development programs for junior faculty who have recently completed postgraduate clinical training in obstetrics and gynecology, and are committed to an independent research career in women's reproductive health. Letters of intent are due Feb. 27, 2009; full proposals are due Mar. 27, 2009. The institute intends to commit $4,752,000 in total costs to support ten awards in FY09. Eligibility is limited to domestic entities. More information regarding RFA-HD-08-014 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-08-014.html . Return to the Top Department of Homeland Security DHS has released two related solicitations inviting proposals to create a National Center of Excellence for Food Security and the other to recompete the National Center of Excellence for Zoonotic and Animal Disease Defense. The latter center is currently led by Texas A&M University; the former center appears to be new. Each center will receive $18 million to $30 million over six years to explore its specific topic. Eligibility is limited to public and private U.S. accredited institutions of higher education. The deadline for each is Dec. 31, 2008. More information regarding the National Center of Excellence for Food Security (DHS-09-ST-061-002) and the National Center of Excellence for Zoonotic and Animal Disease Defense (DHS-09-ST-061-001) is available at: http://www.grants.gov . More information on the DHS Centers of Excellence program is available at: http://www.dhs.gov/xres/programs/editorial_0498.shtm . Return to the Top Department of Justice The National Institute of Justice invites applications for the W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship Program. The program seeks to advance the field of knowledge regarding the confluence of crime, justice, and culture in various societal contexts through 12-month fellowships of $75,000. Up to 100 awards are anticipated. Researchers from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply. Registration, which may take several weeks, is required prior to submitting a proposal. Eligibility is limited to domestic entities. Responses are due Jan. 21, 2009. More information regarding NIJ-2009-1882 is available at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/SL000838.pdf . NIJ also invites proposals to replicate previous findings and conduct original research extending data from the National Archive of Criminal Justice Data through its Data Resources Program. The archive houses quantitative and qualitative data from NIJ-funded research and provides online access to downloadable, machine-readable files as well as data dictionaries, study abstracts and, in limited cases, MapInfo or ESRI geographic data. NIJ anticipates making up to 100 awards of $35,000 each. Registration, which may take several weeks, is required prior to submitting a proposal. Eligibility is limited to domestic entities. Responses are due Jan. 21, 2009. More information regarding NIJ-2009-1881 is available at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000837.pdf . Return to the Top National Science Foundation NSF invites proposals in response to its Research on Gender in Science and Engineering program, which supports efforts to understand and address gender-based differences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and workforce participation. This solicitation seeks research projects to investigate gender-based factors that impact learning and choice in STEM education and the workforce. Approximately $5 million is expected to be available to support 15-22 grants per year having a three-year project period. Eligibility is unrestricted. Required letters of intent are due Feb. 2, 2009; full proposals are due March 30, 2009. More information on NSF-09-511 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf09511 . NSF invites proposals in response to its Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) and HBCU Research Infrastructure for Science and Engineering programs, which provide resources to enhance the research capabilities of minority-serving institutions through the establishment of centers that effectively integrate education and research and its program. This solicitation seeks proposals under five program areas including CREST centers and HBCU Research Infrastructure for Science & Engineering proposals. NSF anticipates making 15-42 awards with total funding of approximately $22.5 million. Eligibility varies depending on the type of project proposed. Required letters of intent are due Dec. 30, 2008. Full proposals are due Feb. 24, Feb. 29 and Aug. 25, 2009. More information on NSF-09-510 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf09510 . NSF invites proposals in response to its Historically Black Colleges and Universities Undergraduate (HBCU) program, which seeks to enhance the quality of undergraduate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and research at HBCUs. Implementation projects, planning grants, education research projects, and targeted infusion projects are supported under this solicitation. NSF anticipates making 20 awards in FY09 with total funding of approximately $10 million. Eligibility is restricted to accredited HBCUs that offer undergraduate educational programs in STEM fields. Optional letters of intent are due Jan. 25, 2009; full proposals are due Feb. 17, 2009. More information on NSF-09-512 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf09512 . NSF invites proposals for the Research in Disabilities Education (RDE) program, which seeks to broaden the participation and achievement of people with disabilities in all fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education and associated professional careers. Through this solicitation, NSF seeks to support three tracks plus an directorate-wide project: Alliance, Research and Demonstration, Enrichment or Dissemination, and Innovation through Institutional Integration (I3). NSF anticipates making 8 to 24 for RDE projects with funds of $3 million in FY09. Up to 12 continuing awards will be made in the Innovation through Institutional Integration activity in both FY09 and FY10 with funding of $10 million. Each track has an individual program due date ranging from Feb. 18, 2009 to Aug. 25, 2009. Eligibility varies depending on the type of program proposed. More information regarding NSF 09-508 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09508/nsf09508.htm . NSF invites proposals for the Math and Science Partnerships (MSP) program, which is a major research and development effort that supports innovative partnerships to improve K-12 student achievement in mathematics and science. Through this solicitation, NSF seeks to support five types of MSP awards: Targeted Partnerships; Institute Partnerships - Teacher Institutes for the 21st Century; MSP-Start Partnerships; Phase II Partnerships; and Research, Evaluation and Technical Assistance. NSF anticipates making 15 to 24 awards for MSP projects with funding of $35 million for FY09 and FY10. Each award type has an individual due date ranging from Feb. 17, 2009 to Aug. 25, 2009. Eligibility varies depending on the type of program proposed. More information regarding NSF-09-507 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09507/nsf09507.htm . NSF invites proposals for the Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program, which responds to current concerns and projections about the growing demand for professionals and information technology workers in the U.S. and seeks solutions to help ensure the breadth and depth of the STEM workforce. Four types of projects are invited: Research, Strategies, Scale-up, and Conferences & Workshops. NSF anticipates making 25 to 40 ITEST awards in FY09 and FY10 with funding of $35 million in both years. Required letters of intent are due on Jan. 12, for FY09 awards for ITEST research, strategies, and scale-up projects. Eligibility is limited to U.S. organizations located in the U.S. with an educational mission. More information regarding NSF-09-506 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09506/nsf09506.htm . NSF invites proposals for the Centers for Chemical Innovation program, which is designed to support the formation of centers that can address major, long-term basic chemical research problems that have a high probability of both producing transformative research and leading to innovation. NSF anticipates making 6 awards with funding of $3 million. Eligibility is limited to non-profit, non-academic organizations, universities and colleges. Only one proposal and associated pre-proposal may be submitted per eligible PI. Required preliminary proposals are due Feb. 2, 2009. More information regarding NSF-09-503 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09503/nsf09503.htm . Return to the Top New Foundation & Other Funding Opportunities Arete Initiative at the University of Chicago The Arete Initiative, a project of the University of Chicago, invites research proposals from scholars and scientists from around the world to explore the New Science of Virtues. The $3 million grant program will award 20 two-year research grants ranging from $50,000 to $300,000 for multidisciplinary research by investigators working in the humanities and the sciences. Seven broad topic areas are identified in the web announcement, including virtue and the sciences; virtue and evolutionary biology/genetics; virtue and society; virtue and human development; virtue and modernity; philosophy and theological conceptions of virtue; and specific virtues. Letters of intent are due Mar. 2. 2009. More information is available at: http://www.scienceofvirtues.org . Return to the Top Black Metropolis Research Consortium The Black Metropolis Research Consortium is currently accepting applications for a national program of short-term fellowships in African American Studies. The purpose of these fellowships is to support scholars, artists, and other researchers who wish to conduct research in member institutions' collections relating to African American and African diasporic culture, history, and politics. Applicants must demonstrate a need for the collections of at least one BMRC institution, with preference given to applicants whose research will take them to at least one other member institution as well. Eligibilty depends on profession or interest. Stipends will be $3,000 per month. Applications are due Jan. 10, 2009. More information is available at: http://www.blackmetropolisresearch.org/shortTerm.html . Return to the Top Feldstein Medical Foundation The Feldstein Medical Foundation (FMF) is a private foundation, created to promote and advance previously neglected areas of medical research. FMF is particularly focused on funding: research in previously underfunded areas; researchers seeking initial funding or junior investigators (assistant professor level) with history of prior funding; new or innovative research; or research where FMF grants will have the maximum beneficial impact. Grants will be made in varied areas of medical research, including, in order of priority: 1) Basic science; 2) Translation/implementation studies; 3) Early clinical research; and 4) Education. FMF will fund individual projects on an annual basis, issuing grants with a total annual cost of up to $75,000 for up to 2 years. More information is available at: http://www.feldsteinmedicalfoundation.org/ . Return to the Top Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research The Foundation has five research funding opportunities currently open, all part of Edmond J. Safra Core Program for Parkinson Disease. Deadlines vary. According to the Foundation Center, a total of $11 million is available for 2009 awards. More information on all of these opportunities is available at: http://www.michaeljfox.org/research_fundingOpportunities.cfm * Rapid Response Innovation Awards supports projects with little to no existing preliminary data, but potential to significantly impact our understanding or treatment of Parkinson's disease. Funding decisions made within six weeks of application receipt. Applications may be submitted at any time. * Target Validation Awards support investigator-initiated applications designed to validate the therapeutic potential of scientific discoveries and to push them one step closer to the clinic. Proposals are due Jan. 6, 2009. * The Therapeutics Development Initiative provides industry-exclusive funding to support preclinical Parkinson's disease research at for-profit institutions. Proposals are due Jan. 20, 2009. * Novel Approaches to Drug Discovery for Parkinson's Disease provides funding to convert and further develop promising biological targets into novel disease-modifying therapeutic strategies. Proposals are due Feb. 10, 2009. * Clinical Intervention Awards provide funding to conduct novel or critical clinical intervention trials of promising therapeutic approaches that can significantly and fundamentally improve treatments for PD. Ideal proposals will be those that focus on well-designed and rigorous clinical trials testing potentially high-impact approaches. Proposals are due Mar. 12, 2009. Unsubscribe Return to the Top (c)2008 State Science and Technology Institute. All rights reserved. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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