From grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu Fri Feb 6 18:57:43 2009 From: grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu (grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu) Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 18:57:43 -0500 Subject: [Grants-dist] Research Opportunities Message-ID: <6FAABD1159263A4B84B126D9C2FCFD5202A3AEC2@CUMAIL1.CAMPUS.CU.CLEMSON.EDU> See the STTI Weekly Digest below and for more opportunities go to our website at http://people.clemson.edu/~CoESPro/currentOpportunities.html Thank you. 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 Feb. 3, 2009 Supplement: Guidelines for Redistribution/Republication of the SSTI Funding Supplement New Federal R&D Funding Opportunities * Department of Agriculture * Specialty Crop Research Initiative * Department of Defense * Breast Cancer Research Program * Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program * Autism Research Program * Peer-Reviewed Medical Research Program * Creation of a Robotics Collaborative Technology Alliance * Creation of a Cognition and Neuroergonomics Collaborative Technology Alliance * Medical Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear countermeasures * Navy and Marine Long-Range Science and Technology Projects * Systems engineering for airborne systems and avionics * Cross-Domain Innovation & Science * Prototype software under selected AF cyber programs * Technical and engineering services for the Tank Command * Scalable fault tolerant repository that can support a distributed information management capability * Department of Health & Human Services (includes National Institutes of Health) * Evaluation of New Technology to Improve Delivery of Immunizations * Translational Tools for Clinical Studies of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Interventions * Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment Research Consortium * Progenitor Cell Biology Consortium and Administrative Coordinating Center * Pharmacogenomics Research Network * Research Infrastructure in Minority Institutions * Department of Justice * Research to help increase women's safety * Department of Transportation-related * Graduate Research Award Program in Public-Sector Aviation Issues * National Science Foundation * Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement * Broadening Participation in Computing * Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education in Engineering New Funding Opportunities from Foundations & Others * Dana Foundation * Neuroimmunology of Brain Infections and Cancers * Robert Wood Johnson Foundation * Health Games Research Copyright State Science & Technology Institute 2009. 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 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 . New Federal R&D Funding Opportunities Department of Agriculture The Specialty Crop Research Initiative supports research into: fruits and vegetables, tree nuts, dried fruits, and horticulture and nursery crops, including floriculture. Projects must address at least one of five focus areas: * research in plant breeding, genetics, and genomics to improve crop characteristics; * efforts to identify and address threats from pests and diseases, including threats to specialty crop pollinators; * efforts to improve production efficiency, productivity, and profitability over the long term; * new innovations and technology, including improved mechanization and technologies that delay or inhibit ripening; and * methods to prevent, detect, monitor, control, and respond to potential food safety hazards in the production and processing of specialty crops. Up to 60 awards are expected from total FY09 funding of $47.3 million. A 1:1 non-federal match is required. Eligibility is unrestricted. Responses are due Apr. 15. More information regarding USDA-CSREES-SCRI-002038 is available under "SCRI Summary" at: http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/specialty_crop.html . return to the top of the page Department of Defense As it did in the previous week, the Army has released several requests for proposals to support medical-related research. This week's four subject areas are: breast cancer, tuberous sclerosis complex, autism, and peer-reviewed medical research. There are different mechanisms for awards, depending on the stage of the research or design of the research team (e.g., traineeships, multi-team, consortium, post-docs). Award sizes and duration vary by type of award. More background on all of the Army's Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs, including diseases not mentioned above, is available at: http://cdmrp.army.mil/ . Here are the 10 recently announced funding opportunities: * Breast Cancer Research Program - Total FY09 program funding is $150 million. New announcements: * HBCU/MI Partnership Training Award (2 awards from $3.4 million pool) to support two or more Historically Black Colleges and Universities/ Minority Institutions faculty-level investigators in acquiring the training and experience necessary to obtain independent breast cancer research funding and to support the establishment of a sustainable breast cancer research program at the applicant HBCU/MI. Proposals are due Apr. 8. * Innovator Award (2 awards from $17 million pool) to provide these individuals with the funding and freedom to pursue their most novel, visionary, high-risk ideas that could ultimately lead to the eradication of breast cancer. Individuals must be nominated to be considered for this award mechanism; self-nominations will not be accepted. See announcement for details. Deadline is Jun 17. * Era of Hope Scholar Award (5 awards from $21 million pool) supports individuals who have high potential for innovation in breast cancer research early in their careers. Nominees for this award should be exceptionally talented, early-career scientists who have demonstrated that they are the "best and brightest" in their field(s) through extraordinary creativity, vision, and productivity. Individuals must be nominated to be considered for this award mechanism; self-nominations will not be accepted. See announcement for details. Deadline is Jun 17. * Tuberous Sclerosis Complex Research Program - Total FY09 program funding is $6 million. Proposals are due Apr. 14 for: * Career Transition Award (one award for $500,000) to support a researcher during the transition from postdoctoral training to an independent position. This award will cover up to two years of postdoctoral training followed by up to two years of a faculty-level position. * Hypothesis Development Award (up to 5 awards - first time offered) to support the initial exploration of innovative, untested, high-risk, high-gain, and potentially groundbreaking concepts in tuberous sclerosis complex research. * Autism Research Program - Total FY09 program funding is $8 million. In FY09, two research areas will be considered: co-morbidity and predictors for treatment outcomes. Pre-applications are due Mar. 17 for: * Clinical Trial Award (2 awards from $2.2 million pool) to support clinical trials with the potential to have a major impact on the treatment or management of ASD. * Idea Award (7 awards from $3.9 million pool) to support high-impact, innovative research that advances the understanding of ASD and leads to improved quality of life for individuals with ASD. * Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program - Total FY09 program funding is $50 million. Pre-proposals are due Mar. 19. * Investigator-Initiated Research Award (28 awards from $30.45 million pool) to support studies that make an important contribution to research and/or patient care in at least one of the 19 Congressionally directed FY09 topic areas and are responsive to the health care needs of the Armed Forces, their family members, and/or the U.S. Veteran population. All applications must specifically and clearly address the military relevance of the proposed research. * Technology/Therapeutic Development Award (2 awards from $5.8 million pool) to support translation of promising preclinical findings into products for clinical applications in at least one of the 19 congressionally-directed FY09 PRMRP topic areas. * Clinical Trial Award (2 awards from $7.25 million pool) to support translation of promising preclinical findings into products for clinical applications in at least one of the 19 Congressionally directed FY09 topic areas. The Army Research Laboratory has issued the final program announcement for the creation of a Robotics Collaborative Technology Alliance. The Army envisions the Alliance will bring together a small group of approximately six government, industrial, and academic institutions to address research and development required to enable the deployment of future military unmanned ground vehicle systems ranging in size from man-portables to ground combat vehicles. More than $209 million will be available to support the Alliance. Responses are due Mar. 2. More information regarding W911NF-09-R-0012 is available at: http://www.arl.army.mil/robotics . Similarly, the Army Research Lab has also issued the final program announcement to create a Cognition and Neuroergonomics Collaborative Technology Alliance. The Army envisions that the Alliance will bring together government, industrial and academic institutions to implement computational modeling and to execute and link neuroscience-based research from multiple levels to produce advances in fundamental science and technology, demonstrate and transition technology, and develop research demonstrators for Warfighter experimentation. Total funding available is approximately $130 million. At least 70% of the fundamental research component must go to academic institutions. Responses are due Mar. 2. More information regarding W911NF-08-R-0014 is available at: http://www.arl.army.mil/cogn-neuroerg . The Chemical Biological Defense Program invites pre-proposals for research and prototype development into Medical Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear countermeasures. The current opportunity invites proposals for development not related to development of specific systems and for prototypes for topics identified in the Areas of Interest section of the announcement. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals will be accepted continuously until Aug. 30. More information regarding CBMS-BAA-07-01 Amendment 2 is available at: http://www.smdc.army.mil/2008/CAMO-BAA.asp . The Office of Naval Research invites proposals for Long-Range Science and Technology Projects that offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine Corps operations. Basic research, applied research and some advanced technology development will be supported. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals will be accepted continuously until Sep. 30. Prior to preparing proposals, potential proposers are strongly encouraged to contact the ONR point of contact whose program best matches the proposer's field of interest. More information regarding ONR-BAA-09-001 is available at: http://www.onr.navy.mil/02/baa/ . The Naval Research Laboratory invites proposals for comprehensive, integrated program of systems engineering, technical engineering, engineering analysis, independent assessments, and research activities pertaining to the development, measurement, and evaluation of new and existing airborne systems and avionics. Base year funding is expected not to exceed $1.5 million. Eligibility is unrestricted; however secret facility and personnel clearances shall be required prior to award. More information regarding N00173-09-R-CB02 is available at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/N00173/N00173-09-R-CB02/listing.html . The Air Force Research Laboratory's Information Directorate invites white paper proposals for Cross-Domain Innovation & Science to identify secure, accreditable services to assist in sharing information between two or more independent security domains. Topic areas for FY10 are: Information Security Metadata Formulation and Dynamic, Adaptive Security Policy Expression, Machine Reasoning & Learning. Up to $4 million is anticipated to be available for FY10 awards. White papers are due Mar. 1 for FY10 consideration. More information regarding BAA-08-06-RIKA is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLRRS/BAA-08-06-RIKA/listing.html . The Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site has announced it will be seeking Small Business sources to develop prototype software under selected AF cyber programs through the Air Force Global Cyberspace Integration Center. A final request for proposals is anticipated for release during the third quarter of FY09. The Solicitation Number will be FA8750-09-R-0017. More information is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLRRS/E91377_EDDE/listing.html . On or about Feb. 24, the United States Army TACOM Contracting Center in Warren, MI will issue a Request for Proposal for the acquisition of technical and engineering services for a total 782,080 level- of- effort hours to support the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center. One contract award is anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. Responses will be due Apr. 10. More information regarding W56HZV09R0123 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAE07/W56HZV09R0123/listing.html . The Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site invites proposals to research, develop and demonstrate a scalable fault tolerant repository that can support a distributed information management capability. The results are expected to establish a sound technical approach to provide the warfighter with new and improved access to information in tactical environments. Multiple awards are anticipated from total funding of $1.5 million. Eligibility is unrestricted. White paper responses are due Mar. 25. More information regarding BAA-09-06-RIKA is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLRRS/BAA-09-06-RIKA/listing.html . return to the top of the page 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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invite U01 proposals for Evaluation of New Technology to Improve Delivery of Immunizations. CDC would like to evaluate the capacity of primary care providers to implement new technologies, specifically text messaging, into their practice as a method for improving vaccine delivery. CDC anticipates making two awards from a total pool of $900,000. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Responses are due Mar. 30. More information regarding RFA-IP-09-005 is available at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/IP09-005.htm . The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine invites R01 research proposals for Translational Tools for Clinical Studies of Complementary and Alternative Medicine Interventions. The Center seeks proposals encouraging the development of improved research methodology to study safety, efficacy, and clinical effectiveness of widely used CAM approaches, such as: mind-body interventions, manual therapies, yoga, and acupuncture. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due July 17. More information regarding RFA-AT-09-002 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AT-09-002.html . The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development invite U01 cooperative agreement applications for a Childhood Obesity Prevention and Treatment Research Consortium to conduct randomized trials testing intervention approaches to prevent excess weight gain in non-overweight youth and in those already overweight, and/or to reduce weight in obese and severely obese youth.. Total funding over seven years will approximate $49.75 million. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due Sep 8; full proposals are due Oct. 6. More information regarding RFA-HL-10-004 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-10-004.html . The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute invites U01 cooperative agreement applications for a Progenitor Cell Biology Consortium and a Consortium Administrative Coordinating Center. The goal of the Consortium is to identify and characterize progenitor cell lineages, to direct the differentiation of stem and progenitor cells to desired cell fates, and to develop new strategies to address the unique challenges presented by the transplantation of these cells. Letters of intent are due Apr. 1; full proposals are due May 1. More information regarding RFA-HL-09-004 (Consortium projects) is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-09-004.html . For the Administrative Coordinating Center, see RFA-HL-09-005 at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-09-005.html . Several institutes collectively invite U01/U19 proposals to support new and renewal awards under the Pharmacogenomics Research Network. The network is a consortium of interdisciplinary groups with a core mission to conduct research into understanding the genetic basis of variable drug responses, both therapeutic and adverse. Total FY10 funding of $30 million is expected to support 12-14 awards. Eligibility is limited to domestic institutions of higher education, industry and nonprofit organizations. Letters of intent are due May 2; full proposals are due Jun. 2. More information regarding RFA-GM-10-001 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-10-001.html . The National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities invites P20 applications for its Research Infrastructure in Minority Institutions program (RIMI). Grant applications may be submitted by minority-serving institutions that propose to build, improve, strengthen and/or enhance the research infrastructure and research training capacity of minority-serving institutions. Total funding available is $4 million annually to support 4-5 awards. Letters of intent are due Mar. 1; full proposals are due Mar. 31. More information regarding RFA-MD-09-003 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-09-003.html . return to the top of the page Department of Justice The National Institute of Justice invites applications to support research to help increase women's safety and improve the justice system and related responses to sexual violence and teen dating violence. Research is sought on the criminal justice system's response to sexual violence; the extent of the problem of teen dating violence and characteristics of abusive teen relationships; and the evaluation of teen dating violence programs, policies, and legislation. Eligibility is open domestically to states and territories, local, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, institutions of higher education, and certain qualified individuals. Responses are due by Mar. 30. More information regarding NIJ-2009-2044 is available at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/SL000864.pdf . return to the top of the page Department of Transportation-related The Transportation Research Board of the National Academies is accepting applications for its Graduate Research Award Program in Public-Sector Aviation Issues for the 2009-2010 academic year. The program, sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration, is designed to encourage applied research on airport and related aviation system issues and to foster the next generation of aviation community leaders. Up to 10 awards of $10,000 each will be made to graduate students for the successful completion of a research paper on public-sector airport-related aviation issues. Applications are due May 15. More information is available at: http://www.trb.org/crp/acrp/awardprogram.asp . return to the top of the page National Science Foundation NSF invites proposals for its Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement program to improve the quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for all undergraduate students. It funds projects that develop faculty expertise, implement educational innovations, assess learning and evaluate innovations, prepare K-12 teachers, or conduct research on STEM teaching and learning. Up to 108 awards are anticipated from a FY10 funding pool of $35.8 million. Eligibility is unrestricted. Type 1 Proposals (those requesting under $200,000 for 2 to 3 years) are due May 21 and 22, depending on state name. More information regarding NSF-09-529 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf09529 . NSF also invites proposals for Broadening Participation in Computing. The program aims to significantly increase the number of U.S. citizens and permanent residents receiving post-secondary degrees in the computing disciplines, with an emphasis on students from communities with longstanding underrepresentation in computing. Between 10 and 16 awards are anticipated with total funding of $14 million. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due May 13. More information regarding NSF-09-534 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09534/nsf09534.html?govDel=USNSF_25 . NSF invites proposals to strengthen Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education in Engineering. The focus of this year's competition is on nanoscale engineering education with relevance to devices and systems and/or on the societal, ethical, economic and/or environmental issues relevant to nanotechnology. Ten awards are anticipated from total funding of $1.9 million. Only accredited U.S. institutions of higher education are eligible. Proposals are due May 13. More information regarding NSF-09-533 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09533/nsf09533.html?govDel=USNSF_25 . return to the top of the page New Funding Opportunities from Foundations Dana Foundation The Dana Foundation invites research proposals for its Program on the Neuroimmunology of Brain Infections and Cancers. Specifically, the foundation will support studies of 1) immune-based therapies for primary brain tumors, and for metastases to the brain of other cancers; 2) immune responses to infections in the brain, including but not limited to viral encephalitis, meningitis, cerebral malaria, and prion diseases, and 3) how the immune system affects the brain and how the brain modifies immune function. The Foundation will provide grants totaling up to $200,000 for up to three years. Proposals, to be submitted by invitation only, are due Apr. 1. More information is available at: http://www.dana.org/grants/detail.aspx?id=4522 . return to the top of the page Robert Wood Johnson Foundation The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites proposals for its Health Games Research initiative to support projects to enhance the quality and impact of interactive games that are used to improve health. The goal is to advance the innovation, design and effectiveness of health games and game technologies so that they help people improve their health-related behaviors and, as a result, achieve significantly better health outcomes. Approximately $2 million is available for awards. Eligibility is limited to government agencies and nonprofit organizations (such as universities, medical centers and other nonprofit organizations). Proposals are due Apr. 8. More information is available at: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20424 . Unsubscribe return to the top of the page (c)2009 State Science and Technology Institute. 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Proposal Development Office 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 Feb. 10, 2009 Supplement: Guidelines for Redistribution/Republication of the SSTI Funding Supplement New Federal R&D Funding Opportunities * Department of Defense * NGA Universities Research Initiatives program * Technology demonstration of an enhanced RF radome * Warfighter Developmental Protective Clothing and Devices * Broad Agency Announcement for the Army Corps Engineer Research and Development Center * Electromagnetics research Broad Agency Announcement * Department of Energy * Potential early markets and deployment opportunities for hydrogen and fuel cells * Development of prototype photovoltaic modules and pilot production * Department of Health & Human Services (includes National Institutes of Health) * Gauging interest in future collaborative clinical research studies in hemoglobinopathies * Identifying priorities for biomarkers for cancer detection, diagnosis, and prognosis * Improved care of suicidal individuals seen in emergency medical departments * Centers of Excellence in Public Health Informatics * Tic disorders and the impact of the disorder on children, families and communities * Behaviors among children and adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder * Research into systematic interventions for youth and young adults with a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders * Smallpox antiviral presolicitation announcement * Department of Justice * Crime and Justice Research * Research into abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals over the age of 60 * Department of Transportation * Positive Train Control/Communication New Funding Opportunities from Foundations & Others * Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation * Advance the understanding and treatment of aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria * Blue Moon Fund * Changing the relationship between human consumption and the natural world * Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation * Junior Faculty Fellowship in Entrepreneurship Copyright State Science & Technology Institute 2009. 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 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 . New Federal R&D Funding Opportunities Department of Defense The National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) has released its Broad Agency Announcement outlining research interests for the University Research Initiatives program. The program focuses on specific research topics in geospatial-intelligence analysis and its related technologies. This includes research to help improve analyst abilities as well as to provide better automated capabilities in the analyst environment. Up to 9 grants are anticipated to be awarded from a total pool of $6.75 million. Proposals are due Mar. 19. More information regarding HM1582-09-BAA-0003 is available at: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =45194 . The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division invites proposals for new technology demonstration of an enhanced RF radome. The radome is intended for integration into a future time sensitive strike weapon, to enable engagement of mobile targets at extended ranges. It is anticipated that up to $5 million will be available over the next four years for radome development, with multiple awards possible. Responses are due Feb. 23. More information regarding N68936-09-R-0029 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVAIR/N68936D1/N6893609R0029/listing.html . The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division also invites proposals in response to its Broad Agency Announcement for Warfighter Developmental Protective Clothing and Devices. Eighteen areas of interest are described in the announcement. White paper responses may be submitted anytime before Feb. 8, 2010. Full proposals are by invitation only. Multiple contract awards are anticipated. More information regarding N00421-09-R-0058 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/NAVAIR/N00421/N00421-09-R-0058/listing.html . The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center has issued a Broad Agency Announcement inviting proposals addressing various and wide-ranging research and development topic area. The announcement outlines research interests and technical areas of interest for seven ERDC labs. Proposals may be submitted at anytime; the BAA does not expire until superseded by a new BAA. More information regarding W912HZ09BAA01 is available at: http://www.mvk.usace.army.mil/contract/docs/FY2008.BAA.pdf . The Electromagnetics Technology Division of the Air Force Research Laboratory has released a Broad Agency Announcement outlining the basic, applied and advanced research interests of the division and the process to submit proposals to address those interests. No specific funding has been set aside for grants or contracts through the announcement, however the division anticipates making awards to educational institutions, non-profit organizations, and industry for electromagnetics research as a result of the announcement. The announcement is arranged by discipline and some overlap of topics results between sections. The BAA is in effect until Feb. 21, 2011. Interested parties are encouraged to communicate with the appropriate point of contact for the relevant research interest prior to developing a proposal. More information regarding R1997 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/ESC/R1997/listing.html . return to the top of the page Department of Energy The DOE Hydrogen Program seeks stakeholder and public input on potential early markets and deployment opportunities for hydrogen and fuel cells. The information collected will help guide the Program's efforts to identify key early markets and related green domestic jobs, validate hydrogen and fuel cell system performance through data collection and communicate results, cultivate demand and accelerate market development, and reduce non-technical barriers that hinder market penetration. Information is requested for six specific topics on or before Mar. 31. More information regarding DE-PS36-09GO39003-RFI is available at: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/5589E5EC295975638525755300 6E80C1?OpenDocument . On or about Feb. 16, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory intends to issue a Solicitation for Letters of Interest to U.S. Small Businesses for the development of prototype photovoltaic modules and pilot production. This Solicitation is targeted at innovative R&D on PV cell and module prototypes with demonstrated functionality in either large-area cell/module form or, preferably, prototypes produced in pilot-scale operations. Six to 10 subcontracts, up to $3M each, are anticipated to be awarded as 18-month phased subcontracts. More information regarding RAT-9-99013 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOE/NREL/NR/RAT-9-99013/listing.html . return to the top of the page 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 Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has issued a request for information to identify investigators and institutions interested in participation in collaborative clinical research studies in hemoglobinopathies, with an emphasis on sickle cell disease and thalassemia. Identification and characterization of sites with access to appropriate populations and potential infrastructure will facilitate the NHLBI's development of a multi-center clinical study platform for future clinical research activities. Email responses will be accepted until Mar. 7 and should be sent to: smithee at nhlbi.nih.gov . Please provide the following (and include the Notice number HL-09-113 in the subject line): * Name of the institution/site * Principal investigator(s) and contact information * Approximate total number of children and adults (=18 years of age) with hemoglobinopathies, designated by general category (sickle cell disease, thalassemia syndromes, or other) * Indication of ability to conduct inpatient, outpatient studies, short-term and/or long-term follow-up studies * Indication of access to research coordinator/data manager or research nurse, research pharmacy support, and local/regional Institutional Review Board * Indication of the presence of, and level of access to, an NIH-funded CTSA institution are encouraged More information regarding NOT-HL-09-113 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-HL-09-113.html . The National Cancer Institute has issued a request for information to identify priorities for biomarkers for cancer detection, diagnosis, and prognosis. The goal is to identify priorities for biomarker discovery and validation research to be conducted under the auspices of the NCI's Early Detection Research Network . Feedback is sought from members of the scientific community at large; employees of the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries; health professionals; and patient advocates. Several specific subject areas for discussion are described in the notification. Responses will be accepted until Mar. 30. More information regarding NOT-CA-09-014 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-CA-09-014.html . The National Institute of Mental Health invites cooperative research project grant (U01) applications aimed at developing and testing the effectiveness of practical interventions that can form an evidence base for the improved care of suicidal individuals seen in emergency medical departments (ED). To optimize the generalizability of improved ED care to reduce suicidality, applicants should develop interventions and approaches that can be tested across multiple general medical emergency department settings. Up to $3 million is available in FY09 for awards. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due Mar. 20; full proposals are due Apr. 14. More information regarding RFA-MH-09-150 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-09-150.html . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) invite P01 applications to create five new Centers of Excellence in Public Health Informatics. The translational research generated to date from the first five centers has sparked new questions and offers new possibilities in this new funding cycle for informatics. Proposed projects must be new (i.e., not currently funded through other federal grant mechanisms). Up to 5 awards may be made from total program funding of $5.5 million. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due Mar. 9; full proposals are due Apr. 10. More information regarding RFA-HK-09-001 is available at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/HK09-001.htm . The CDC also invites U01 proposals to conduct research on tic disorders, including Tourette Syndrome, and the impact of the disorder on children and adolescents, their families, and communities. Grantees will collect and analyze data to assess the impact of tic symptom severity and morbidity, co-occurring psychiatric disorders and overall morbidity, and tic disorders with subtle neurocognitive deficits on youth and their families. Several areas of impact to be studied are identified in the announcement. Two awards may be made from a total pool of $400,000. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due Mar. 9; proposals are due Apr. 9. More information regarding RFA-DD-O9-004 is available at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/DD09-004.htm . The CDC also invites U01 proposals to conduct research on health risk behaviors among children and adolescents with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Grantees will identify, implement, and evaluate interventions aimed at preventing or reducing health risk behaviors in youth with ADHD that are based on evidence-based theory or generalized from previous research. Two awards may be made from a total pool of $400,000. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due Mar. 9; proposals are due Apr. 9. More information regarding RFA-DD-O9-003 is available at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/DD09-003.htm . The final CDC opportunity released this week invites U84 proposals for research to identify and evaluate components of a systematic intervention for youth and young adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders and their families. Six specific requirements of research proposals are enumerated in the announcement. Two awards may be made from a total pool of $600,000. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due Mar. 9; proposals are due Apr. 9. More information regarding RFA-DD-O9-006 is available at: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/DD09-006.htm . The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) has announced on or about Feb 24, it will invite proposals from small businesses to acquire medical countermeasures (i.e., smallpox antiviral) that will support an effective public health medical emergency response. The goal will be to obtain advanced development products, (at a development level, as classified by the Food and Drug Administration), which are in no less than the clinical study phase of the Investigational New Drug process as well as those products that already have approved therapeutic indications. One five-year contract award is anticipated to result from the solicitation. More information regarding RFP-BARDA-09-35 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/OOS/OASPHEP/RFP-BARDA-09-35/listing.html . return to the top of the page Department of Justice The National Institute of Justice invites research proposals through its "open" Crime and Justice Research solicitation. Although most crime and justice topics that are relevant to policymakers and practitioners are eligible for consideration, NIJ has identified seven priority research areas: predicting crime; emerging crime; human trafficking; re-entry; preventing crime related to gangs; improving prosecution and defense in the criminal justice system; and reduction of correction populations. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Responses are due Apr. 6. More information regarding NIJ-2009-2007 is available at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000869.pdf . NIJ also invites proposals into research and evaluation in the areas of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of individuals over the age of 60, including individuals who reside either in the community or in residential care facilities. For the purpose of this solicitation, the term "abuse" includes physical abuse, sexual abuse, psychological abuse, abandonment and isolation, neglect, or financial or fiduciary abuse. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Responses are due Apr. 10. More information regarding NIJ-2009-2006 is available at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000863.pdf . return to the top of the page Department of Transportation The Federal Railroad Administration invites proposals in response to its Broad Agency Announcement for demonstration projects and technological advances for the positive train control/communication R&D program. Positive Train Control uses microprocessors, advanced navigation and tracking systems, and wireless technology to interconnect the various segments of railroad operation to virtually eliminate train-to-train collision and over-speed derailments, as well as to provide roadway worker protection. Up to $3 million is available for awards. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposal concept papers may be submitted anytime between now and Sep. 30, 2011. More information on BAA-2009-1 is available at: http://www.fra.dot.gov/us/content/918 . return to the top of the page New Funding Opportunities from Foundations Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation The Aplastic Anemia and MDS International Foundation invites proposals for its 2009 Research Program. Researcher may apply for two-year grants of $30,000 per year to test new ideas and to explore other research leads that advance the understanding and treatment of aplastic anemia, myelodysplastic syndromes and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria. Established investigators and new investigators in bone marrow disease can apply for the awards. Proposals are due Feb. 27. More information is available at: http://www.aamds.org/aplastic/resources_for_profes/research_grant/index. php . return to the top of the page Blue Moon Fund Blue moon fund seeks to improve the human condition by changing the relationship between human consumption and the natural world. Specifically, it supports nonprofit organizations presenting new economic, cultural, and environmental approaches to resource use, energy use and urban development. In addition, Blue Moon provides investment funds for new ventures supporting the organization's goals of environmental sustainability (by invitation only). Proposals may be submitted along three themes: Rethinking Consumption and Energy; Balancing Human & Natural Ecosystems; and Re-energizing Urban Communities. Blue Moon accepts letters of inquiry on a continual basis. More information is available at: http://www.bluemoonfund.org . return to the top of the page Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation The Kauffman Foundation invites nominations for its Junior Faculty Fellowships in Entrepreneurship. The Foundation will award up to 5 Fellowship grants to junior faculty members whose research has the potential to make significant contributions to the body of literature in entrepreneurship. Each Fellow's university will receive a grant of $50,000 over two years to support the research activities of the Fellow. Nominees must be tenured or tenure-track junior faculty members at accredited U.S. institutions of higher education who received a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree between Jan. 1, 2004 and Dec. 31, 2007. Nominations must be submitted by Mar. 9. More information is available at: www.kauffman.org/kjff . return to the top of the page Unsubscribe (c)2009 State Science and Technology Institute. All rights reserved. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.clemson.edu/pipermail/grants-dist/attachments/20090220/bddee283/attachment.html From grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu Fri Feb 27 17:07:10 2009 From: grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu (grants-dist at ces.clemson.edu) Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 17:07:10 -0500 Subject: [Grants-dist] Research Opportunities Message-ID: <6FAABD1159263A4B84B126D9C2FCFD5202BC54FA@CUMAIL1.CAMPUS.CU.CLEMSON.EDU> Please see the SSTI Weekly Digest below and for more research opportunities go to our website at http://people.clemson.edu/~CoESPro/currentOpportunities.html Thank you, Proposal Development Office 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 Feb. 18, 2009 Supplement: Guidelines for Redistribution/Republication of the SSTI Funding Supplement SSTI Co-Hosts TIP-MEP Regional Meeting on March 12 New Federal R&D Funding Opportunities * Department of Defense * Space Electronics * High Energy Laser Educational Initiative * Microsystems Technology * Prostate Cancer Research - Population-Based Idea Development Award * Prostate Cancer Research - New Investigator Award * Prostate Cancer Research - Health Disparity Research Award * Prostate Cancer Research - Health Disparity Training Award * Prostate Cancer Research - Collaborative Undergraduate HCBU Student Summer Training Program * Prostate Cancer Research - Physician Research Training Award * Basic Research for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction * Genetic Studies of Food Allergies Research Program - Investigator-Initiated Research Award * Department of Education * Graduate fellowships in subject areas of national need * Department of Energy * Save Energy Now Energy Saving Assessments * Department of Health & Human Services (includes National Institutes of Health) * Rural Health Research * Alcohol Pharmacotherapy and the Treatment and Prevention of HIV/AIDS * Decision-making processes in adolescents as they relate to drinking behavior * Neurobiological and behavioral mechanisms contributing to concurrent alcohol and nicotine use and dependence * Multidisciplinary research on potential reduced-exposure tobacco products, both smoked and smokeless * Disparities Research on Minority and Underserved Populations * Initiative for Maximizing Student Development * Centers for AIDS Research program * NHLBI Career Transition Award * Department of Justice * Social Science Research in Forsensic Science * Department of Transportation * Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program * Environmental Protection Agency * Cumulative Risk Assessments * Monitoring, verification, and accounting of CO2 sequestration in geologic formations * National Science Foundation * EarthScope Program Copyright State Science & Technology Institute 2009. 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. 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SSTI Co-Hosts TIP-MEP Regional Meeting on March 12 On March 12 from 1:00-5:00 p.m. in San Francisco, SSTI is co-hosting a meeting with officials from the Technology Innovation Program (TIP) and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) that we would encourage you or one of your colleagues to attend. TIP and MEP are two of the most market-driven programs operated by the federal government. Both programs have launched new investments and innovative services in the last year. The meeting will give you a chance to learn about: * New federal funding opportunities; * New resources to support early-stage research; * New products and services to expand manufacturing; * New tools to help foster growth and innovation in companies you work with; * New models to accelerate technology commercialization and translation; and * New ideas about ways to integrate state, local, and federal investments. Who should attend? * Company officials responsible for new product development; * Local and regional economic developers interested in innovation; * University technology transfer officials; * Managers from non-profits interested in commercialization of new technologies; and * State agency technology program managers. To register for the meeting, please go to: http://www.ssti.org/tipreg/tipreg.htm The meeting will be held at: JW Marriott San Francisco 500 Post Street (corner of Post and Mason) San Francisco, CA 94102 415.771.8600 alternate reservation number 800.228.9290 A small room block is being held at the government rate of $164/night. Rooms must be booked by Feb. 18 to get the rate, which will be honored up to three days pre/post event depending on availability. Call the hotel at 415.771.8600 to book your room; ask for the State Science & Technology Institute - TIP/MEP meeting block. return to the top of the page New Federal R&D Funding Opportunities Department of Defense The Air Force Research Laboratory Space Vehicles Directorate released its Broad Agency Announcement inviting white papers for research into Space Electronics. The goal is to support research which will improve performance of space electronics, reduce / eliminate the gap between space / terrestrial electronics through breakthroughs in materials, devices, processes, packaging, and architecture, make high-performance space electronics more affordable and available and simplify the implementation of complex systems using breakthroughs in reconfigurable concepts, electronic devices, and architecture. Individual calls for papers will be released through grants.gov and fbo.gov . Up to $30 million is anticipated to be available each year in fiscal years 2009-2011. More information regarding BAA-VS-06-05 is available at: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =45096 . The Air Force High Energy Laser Joint Technology Office invites proposals for a new High Energy Laser (HEL) Educational Initiative. The goal is to establish opportunities to foster interest and education of HEL related technologies to the future workforce at all educational levels but, in particular, at the undergraduate and graduate college level and for the professional and technical development in HEL technology for the existing workforce. Eligibility is unrestricted. One five-year award for up to $3.5 million is anticipated. Proposals are due: Mar. 11. More information regarding FA9451-09-1-0347 is available at: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =45358 . The Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) of DARPA invites research ideas for topics not being addressed by ongoing MTO programs or other published solicitations (a list is available at http://www.darpa.mil/mto/solicitations/index.html ). Thirty-four areas of interest are listed in the This solicitation is primarily, but not solely, intended for early stage research that will lead to larger, focused, MTO programs in the future. Eligibility is open with some restrictions placed on FFRDCs. Abstract and white paper responses will be received until Feb. 17, 2010. More information regarding DARPA-BAA-09-25 is available at: http://www.darpa.mil/mto/solicitations/baa09-25/index.html . The Army has released several medical research solicitations focused on prostate cancer research. The deadline for pre-applications for all seven prostate cancer Feb. 11 announcements is Apr. 29. Eligibility varies by solicitation, but is generally unrestricted. A total of $80 million is available in FY09 to support research in the area. Full proposals are due May 20. * Population-Based Idea Development Award (W81XWH-09-PCRP-PBIDA) - 3 awards from pool of $2.9 million to support innovative high-impact approaches to prostate cancer research that will contribute significantly to the prevention, detection, diagnosis, and/or treatment of prostate cancer or greatly enhance the quality of life for prostate cancer patients. * New Investigator Award (W81XWH-09-PCRP-NIA) - 23 awards from pool of $8.3 million to support independent PIs in the early stages of their careers and requires a designated collaborator. The program seeks PIs who have innovative, high-impact ideas or new technologies applicable to prostate cancer research, prevention, detection, diagnosis, or treatment at any stage of research (basic, preclinical, behavioral, and epidemiological). * Health Disparity Research Award (W81XWH-09-PCRP-HDRA) - 9 awards from total pool of $5 million to support applications from all areas of basic, preclinical, behavioral, and epidemiological research, that are responsive to one or more of the FY09 PCRP focus areas. The goal is to resolving disparities in prostate cancer incidence, morbidity, and mortality by funding health disparity-focused projects by investigators at multiple points in their careers. * Health Disparity Training Award (W81XWH-09-PCRP-HDTA) - 3 awards from pool of $400,000. Proposals should mentored training opportunities focused on prostate cancer disparity for individuals in the early stages of their careers * Collaborative Undergraduate Historically Black Colleges and Universities Student Summer Training Program Award (W81XWH-09-PCRP-STPA) - 8 new and renewal awards from pool of $1.8 million. Proposals must enroll a minimum of four undergraduate HBCU trainees per year, who may be recruited from multiple HBCUs. * Physician Research Training Award (W81XWH-09-PCRP-PRTA) - 5 awards from pool of $3.5 million. The award supports a mentored training experience to prepare physicians with clinical duties and/or responsibilities for a productive career in prostate cancer research. The PI must be in the last year of an accredited medical residency or medical fellowship program, or within the first 3 years following his or her appointment as an Instructor, Assistant Professor, or equivalent. * Prostate Cancer Training Award (W81XWH-09-PCRP-PCTA) - 41 awards from pool of $4.7 million to support mentored training supports training opportunities focused on prostate cancer research or patient care for individuals in the early stages of their careers. More information for all of the above announcements is available at: http://cdmrp.army.mil/pcrp/default.htm . The Defense Threat Reduction Agency has re-issued a Broad Agency Announcement to support Basic Research for Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction. Five research themes are identified in the announcement; each has numerous specific research opportunities outlined in attachment 8 of the announcement. Up to 65 awards are anticipated from a total pool of $100 million over three fiscal years. Awards will average between $100,000 and $500,000. Eligibility is unrestricted. For the current fiscal year, white paper proposals will be accepted until May 13. Mandatory registration on the DTRA website begins Apr. 1. More information regarding HDTRA1-08-10-BRCWMD-BAA is available at: http://www.dtra.mil/baa/index.cfm . The Defense Genetic Studies of Food Allergies Research Program invites proposals for Investigator-Initiated Research Award. Research projects may focus on any phase of research from basic laboratory through translational research, including preclinical studies in animal models and human subjects, as well as correlative studies associated with an existing clinical trial. Three awards are anticipated from a total pool of $2.3 million. Eligibility is unrestricted. Responses are due Apr. 23. More information regarding W81XWH-09-GSFARP-IIRA is available at: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/gsfarp.htm . return to the top of the page Department of Education The Department of Education invites applications to support fellowships in subject areas of national need - Biology, Chemistry, Computer and Information Sciences, Engineering, Mathematics, Nursing, Physics, and Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research - to assist graduate students with excellent academic records who demonstrate financial need and plan to pursue the highest degree available in their courses of study at the institution. The department anticipates making 107 36-month awards ranging between $128,628 and $214,380. Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education. Proposals are due Mar. 16. More information regarding ED-GRANTS-021309-001 is available at: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/pdf/E9-3163.pdf . return to the top of the page Department of Energy The DOE Golden Field Office invites proposals for the Industrial Technologies Program's Save Energy Now Energy Saving Assessments initiative. Specifically sought are proposals for two separate tasks: Technical Assistance and Plant Assessment Development and Delivery; and Enhanced Project Implementation Support and Technology Deployment. Up to $50 million is anticipated for awards. Eligibility is unrestricted. Responses are due June 18. More information regarding DE-PS36-09GO99015 is available at: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/E685B90D4F92B2E68525756100 6C52E3?OpenDocument . National Energy Technology Laboratory invites proposals for development and successful application of innovative, advanced technology and protocols for: (1) monitoring, verification, and accounting of CO2 sequestration in geologic formations; (2) simulating the behavior of geologically-sequestered CO2; and (3) conducting risk assessments associated with geologic CO2 sequestration activity. Eligibility is unrestricted. Responses are due Apr. 17. More information regarding DE-FOA0000023 is available at: https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/a62beb2f6e6159ac852566c60075270 a/3793c73f542ef979862575610074fd51?OpenDocument . return to the top of the page 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 for 18-month Rural Health Research studies on a selected number of topics: Rural Health Clinics, Frontier Health Service Delivery, Rural Hospital Leadership, and Public Health Workforce. Three awards are anticipated from a total pool of $450,000. Eligibility is open to public, private and non-profit organizations, including faith-based and community-based organizations. Responses are due Apr. 13. More information regarding HRSA-09-167 is available at: https://grants.hrsa.gov/webExternal/SFO.asp?ID=60A0C3C3-7F25-492B-BDF6-7 DD5641E77FE . The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) invites R01 and R03 grant proposals for research studies into Alcohol Pharmacotherapy and the Treatment and Prevention of HIV/AIDS. These studies will set the stage for future research to: 1) determine the efficacy and effectiveness of innovative single and combined pharmacologic therapies for alcohol use disorders in HIV+ populations for the purpose of improving adherence to antiretroviral medications, reducing the rate of viral mutation and toxicity related to alcohol-ARV interactions, and reducing sexual risk-taking; and 2) assess the potential usefulness of medications for alcohol use disorders in preventing secondary HIV infections in targeted high risk populations of gay men and minority women. A combined total $4 million is anticipated to support 8-12 awards. Eligibility for both opportunities is unrestricted. Responses are due Apr. 16. More information regarding RFA-AA-09-007 (R01) is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-09-007.html . More information regarding RFA-AA-09-008 (R03 grants) is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-09-008.html . NIAAA also invites R01 and R21 grant proposals to study decision-making processes in adolescents as they relate to drinking behavior, and the role of neural circuitry development in adolescent decision-making and alcohol abuse and dependence. Alcohol remains the most commonly abused substance among adolescents. However, little is know about cognitive, emotional and social factors that may contribute to high rates of adolescent drinking. Eligibility for both opportunities is unrestricted. Standard submission dates apply. More information regarding PAR-09-096 (R21 grants) is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-096.html . More information regarding PAR-09-097 (R01 grants) is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-097.html . NIAAA and the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) jointly invite R01 and R21 grant applications to study neurobiological and behavioral mechanisms contributing to concurrent alcohol and nicotine use and dependence. Several specific areas of research interest are included in the announcement. Eligibility for both opportunities is unrestricted. Standard submission dates apply. More information regarding PAR-09-098 (R25 grants) is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-098.html . More information regarding PAR-09-099 (R01 grants) is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-099.html . NIDA and the National Cancer Institute jointly invite R01 and R21 grant applications for multidisciplinary research on potential reduced-exposure tobacco products, both smoked and smokeless. The multidisciplinary studies can span basic, biological, behavioral, surveillance, and epidemiology research. Eligibility for both opportunities is unrestricted. Standard submission dates apply. More information regarding PAR-09-046 (R01 grants) is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-046.html . More information regarding PAR-09-047 (R21 grants) is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-047.html . The National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities invites R01 proposals for focusing on disease/conditions that disproportionately affect ethnic racial minorities, underserved populations, and rural and low-income populations. The research may include, but is not limited to, chronic diseases such as: cardiovascular, cancer, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, infant mortality, asthma, obesity and kidney disease. Specific targeted areas of research also may include studies that influence health disparities such as biological (e.g., genetics, cellular, organ systems) lifestyle factors, environmental (physical and family) social (peer influences), economic, institutional and cultural and family influences. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Responses are due Apr. 17. More information regarding RFA-MD-09-004 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-09-004.html . The National Institute of General Medical Sciences invites R25 grant proposals for the Initiative for Maximizing Student Development program, which provides institutional grants to establish research training programs at institutions with research intensive environments that will increase the preparation and skills of underrepresented students in the biomedical and behavioral sciences as they academically advance in the pursuit of the Ph.D. degree in these fields. Approximately $5 million will be available for new and renewal grants. Eligibility is limited to U.S. institutions of higher education. Responses are due Jan. 25, 2010. More information regarding PAR-09-104 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-104.html . Several NIH components collectively invite P30 cooperative agreement applications for the Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR) program to provide administrative and shared research support to enhance HIV/AIDS research. Standard and developmental CFARS provide core facilities, expertise, resources, and services not readily obtained otherwise through more traditional funding mechanisms. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Letters of Intent are due May 15; full proposals are due June 15. More information regarding PAR-09-103 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-103.html . National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute invites K22 applications for the NHLBI Career Transition Award to provide highly qualified postdoctoral fellows with an opportunity to receive mentored research experience in the NHLBI Division of Intramural Research and then to provide them with bridge funding to facilitate the transition of their research programs as new investigators at extramural institutions. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Standard K-series submission dates and guidelines apply. More information regarding PAR-09-102 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-102.html . return to the top of the page Department of Justice The National Institute of Justice invites research proposals for Social Science Research in Forsensic Science. NIJ is interested in stimulating research to examine the impact of recent forensic advances on the criminal justice system as well as the impact of changes in policies to adapt to the more widespread use of DNA. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Responses are due Apr. 13. More information regarding NIJ-2009-2009 is available at: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000865.pdf . return to the top of the page Department of Transportation The Federal Highway Administration invites applications for the Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Education Program, which strives to improve the preparation of students, particularly women and minorities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through curriculum development and other activities related to transportation. Up to 10 awards are anticipated from a total pool of $1 million. Local educational agencies and state educational agencies, which may enter into a partnership agreement with institutions of higher education, businesses, or other entities, are eligible to apply for grants. Responses are due Mar. 11. More information regarding DTFH61-09-RA-00003 is available at: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId =45258 . return to the top of the page Environmental Protection Agency The EPA invites proposals from interdisciplinary teams to address research needs that currently limit the ability to conduct cumulative risk assessments. Two related announcements focus on two challenges that exist in conducting cumulative risk assessments: (a) EPA-G2009-STAR-E1: The development of statistical and other analytical techniques that will enable the analysis of disparate types of data, and (b EPA-G2009-STAR-E2: The evaluation of the combined effects of nonchemical and chemical stressors. The deadline for both is June 19. Eligibility is limited to institutions of higher education, public and private nonprofit organizations, and state, local and tribal governments. More information regarding both announcements is available at: http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2009/2009_star_cumulative_risk.html . return to the top of the page National Science Foundation The NSF Directorate for Geosciences invites proposals for EarthScope, an earth science program to support studies that explore the 4-dimensional structure of the North American continent. The EarthScope Program provides a framework for broad, integrated studies across the Earth sciences, including research on fault properties and the earthquake process, strain transfer, magmatic and hydrous fluids in the crust and mantle, plate boundary processes, large-scale continental deformation, continental structure and evolution, and composition and structure of the deep-Earth. The Foundation anticipates making 15 to 25 awards with total FY10 funding of up to $12 million. Eligibility is unrestricted. Responses are due July 16. More information regarding NSF 09-535 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09535/nsf09535.html?govDel=USNSF_25 . return to the top of the page Unsubscribe (c)2009 State Science and Technology Institute. All rights reserved. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: https://mail.clemson.edu/pipermail/grants-dist/attachments/20090227/978d6b8d/attachment.html