[GrantsAlert] CALS Grants Alert Issue No. 95 18-Aug-11
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IN THIS ISSUE:
1) Value Added Producer Grant (USDA)
2) ABCD Advanced Graduate Fellowship in Complex Diseases (UA)
3) ABCD Pilot Project Grants in Complex Diseases (UA)
4) Expert IPM Decision Support System (USDA)
5) Second Language & Culture Exposure for Children (SLCECY) Project (USDA)
6) Military Family Readiness System (USDA & DoD)
7) Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation 2012 (NSF)
8) Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in the Directorate for Biological Sciences (NSF)
9) Materials World Network: Cooperative Activity in Materials Research between US Investigators and their Counterparts Abroad (NSF)
10) Sustainability Research Networks Competition (NSF)
11) Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) Core programs (NSF)
12) Division of Integrative Organismal Systems Core Programs (NSF)
13) Fundamental Research Program for Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (FRP) (NSF)
14) Fundamental Research Program for Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (FRP) (NSF)
15) Emerging Infections Program (NIH)
16) Limited Competition: Global Health Program for Fellows and Scholars (Global Health Fellows) (R25) (NIH)
17) Discovery of Genetic Basis of Mendelian or Monogenic Heart, Lung, and Blood Disorders (X01) (NIH)
18) National Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program (EPA)
19) Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program (Homeland Security)
20) Technical Assistance and Dissemination To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities (DOE)
21) John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program (Prescott Grant Program) for Fiscal Year 2012 (DOC)
22) Request for Proposals Addressing the Issue of Unwanted Horses (Morris Animal Foundation)
23) STEM Education (Northrop Grumman Foundation)
24) Suicide Research (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
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1) Value Added Producer Grant (USDA)
The primary objective of this grant program is to help Independent Producers of Agricultural Commodities, Agriculture Producer Groups, Farmer and Rancher Cooperatives, and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business Ventures develop strategies to create marketing opportunities and to help develop Business Plans for viable marketing opportunities regarding production of bio-based products from agricultural commodities.
Eligible applicants are:Independent Producers; Farmer or Rancher Cooperatives; Agricultural Producer Group; and Majority-Controlled Producer-Based Business Ventures
Expected Number of Awards: 250
Estimated Total Program Funding: $37,000,000
Award Ceiling: $300,000
DEADLINE: August 29, 2011
For more information: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_VAPG_Grants.html
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2) ABCD Advanced Graduate Fellowship in Complex Diseases (UA)
The Arizona Center for the Biology of Complex Diseases (ABCD) invites applications for a 1-year Advanced Graduate Fellowship in line with its mission of fostering trans-disciplinary research on complex diseases at The University of Arizona (UA).
BACKGROUND: Human complex diseases (e.g., asthma, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental diseases) are major biomedical challenges, because they are common but difficult to decipher. The complexity of these diseases likely reflects intricate interactions among genetic, environmental and developmental factors that modify disease susceptibility and severity. Understanding complex diseases is urgent, because these conditions impose a burden on society. Yet, this goal cannot be achieved by isolated research disciplines. Rather, it requires a novel paradigm that successfully integrates research across multiple fields. The ABCD was launched to implement such a paradigm and support the creation of a UA community of basic and translational scientists interested in complex diseases.
GOAL The ABCD Advanced Graduate Fellowship in Complex Diseases will provide one year of stipend ($21,180) and tuition for one UA graduate student to perform cutting-edge, trans-disciplinary research on complex disease-related themes. The awardee will be designated as the ABCD Fellow for the year of the award.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants should:
*be enrolled in an interdisciplinary or departmental Graduate Program at The University of Arizona
*have completed their coursework and doctoral comprehensive exams
*propose a project relevant to human complex diseases that is envisioned to be the subject of the applicants' dissertation
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications should include:
*A two-page description of the project, including one paragraph explicitly describing how it relates to complex diseases
*Curriculum vitae of the applicant and her/his mentor (NIH or NSF format)
*Three letters of reference, including one from the applicants mentor and a second one from the co-mentor (if applicable)
APPLICATION REVIEW CRITERIA: Proposals will be ranked by the ABCD Executive Committee based on:
*Significance, innovation, originality and relevance to the complex disease theme
*Trans-disciplinary nature of the project. Priority will be given to co-mentored projects.
*Record of accomplishment of the applicant
*Quality of the research environment
*Finalists will be selected for an interview with the ABCD Executive Committee.
DEADLINE AND AWARD NOTIFICATION: Proposals should be e-mailed to Donata Vercelli (donata at arc.arizona.edu) by 10/15/11. The successful applicant will be notified by 12/01/2011. Funds will be made available in the Spring 2012 semester.
POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS:
*At the end of the fellowship period, ABCD Fellows will present their results to the ABCD faculty.
*ABCD Fellows will participate in the yearly colloquium Problems in Complex Disease Biology.
*Mentors of ABCD Fellows will be or become members of the ABCD.
*ABCD will be acknowledged on all publications supported by the ABCD Fellowship.
For questions about this initiative, please contact Donata Vercelli, M.D. (donata at arc.arizona.edu).
DEADLINE: October 15, 2011
For more information: http://www.arl.arizona.edu/index.php/divisions-mainmenu-49/az-biology-of-complex-diseases.html
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3) ABCD Pilot Project Grants in Complex Diseases (UA)
The Arizona Center for the Biology of Complex Diseases (ABCD) invites applications for 1-year Pilot Project Grants in line with its mission of fostering trans-disciplinary research on complex diseases at The University of Arizona (UA).
BACKGROUND: Human complex diseases (e.g., asthma, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic disorders, neurodegenerative and neurodevelopmental diseases) are major biomedical challenges, because they are common but difficult to decipher. The complexity of these diseases likely reflects intricate interactions among genetic, environmental and developmental factors that modify disease susceptibility and severity. Understanding complex diseases is urgent, because these conditions impose a burden on society. Yet, this goal cannot be achieved by isolated research disciplines. Rather, it requires a novel paradigm that successfully integrates research across multiple fields. The ABCD was launched to implement such a paradigm and support the creation of a UA community of basic and translational scientists interested in complex diseases.
GOAL: The ABCD Pilot Project Grants in Complex Diseases will provide one year of support (up to $30,000/each) for projects aimed at performing cutting-edge, trans-disciplinary research on complex disease-related themes. Funding will be provided for a maximum of two grants.
ELIGIBILITY: Eligible applicants should:
* be independent UA investigators with a strong record of scientific accomplishment
* propose a trans-disciplinary project relevant to human complex diseases
APPLICATION PROCEDURE: Applications should include:
* A two-page description of the project that explicitly characterizes its relevance to the complex disease theme
* Curriculum vitae of the applicant (NIH or NSF format)
* Budget
APPLICATION REVIEW CRITERIA: Proposals will be ranked by the ABCD Executive Committee based on:
* Significance, innovation, originality and relevance to the complex disease theme
* Trans-disciplinary nature of the project. Priority will be given to projects involving more than one Principal Investigator.
* Record of accomplishment of the applicant
* Clear evidence that the award would likely yield data critical for the success of an RO1-type application
DEADLINE AND AWARD NOTIFICATION Proposals should be e-mailed to Donata Vercelli (donata at arc.arizona.edu) by 11/01/11. Successful applicants will be notified by the end of December 2011. Funds will be made available in January 2012.
POST-AWARD REQUIREMENTS:
* At the end of the funding period, ABCD-supported investigators will present their results to the ABCD
community.
* Recipients of ABCD Pilot Project Grants will be or become members of the ABCD.
* ABCD will be acknowledged on all publications supported by ABCD Pilot Project Grants.
* ABCD-supported investigators will promptly inform the ABCD Director and Executive Committee of any award facilitated by an ABCD Pilot Project Grant.
For questions about this initiative, please contact Donata Vercelli, M.D. (donata at arc.arizona.edu).
DEADLINE: November 1, 2011
For more information: http://www.arl.arizona.edu/index.php/divisions-mainmenu-49/az-biology-of-complex-diseases.html
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4) Expert IPM Decision Support System (USDA)
For FY 2011 NIFA anticipates that approximately $145,000 will be available to fund one Expert Integrated Pest Management Decision Support System (EIPMDSS) proposal. Proposals should be submitted for a one year project period.
1. Objectives for EIPMDSS
Develop and/or maintain expert systems that:
(a) Deliver state of the art IPM information to a wide variety of stakeholders (particularly information from NIFA supported IPM program products);
(b) Design and/or maintain LOGIC model based reporting software that helps selected NIFA supported IPM Research, Education, and Economic (REE) programs compile program/project reports;
(c) Provide web based networking tools for IPM scientists;
(d) Synthesize NIFA supported and other IPM program impact information and incorporate into the interagency IPM Project Database;
(e) Serve as a key reference and decision support tool in setting and pursuing IPM program priorities;
(f) Analyze use of web information at least annually and determine actions and delegate responsibilities to update information; and
(g) Provide for the continuity of current databases and prepare a transition plan that documents the resources and steps needed to transfer key databases to alternate host sites if current funding resources become unavailable for future maintenance.
2. Critical Elements in an Application
Applications must fulfill both of the following requirements:
(a) Demonstrate an ability to develop and maintain a cooperative working relationship with the aforementioned NIFA IPM Research, Education, and Economic (REE) programs; and
(b) Describe how proposed objectives and approach will achieve EIPMDSS objectives and goals as described in Part I, Section B of this RFA.
Creation Date: Aug 16, 2011
Closing Date for Applications: Sep 09, 2011
Award Ceiling: $145,000
DEADLINE: September 9, 2011
For more information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=114833
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5) Second Language & Culture Exposure for Children (SLCECY) Project (USDA)
NIFA announces the availability of grant funds and requests applications for the Second Language & Culture Exposure for Children and Youth (SLCECY) Project for fiscal year (FY) 2011 to promote bold and innovative ideas for enhancing language and cultural capabilities within the Department of Defense Child & Youth programs.
The amount available for support of this program in FY 2011 is approximately $1,818,181.
Project objectives include:
*Analyzing existing military and civilian programs for children ages birth to five years that promote exposure to a second language or culture and determine which programs, or aspects of programs, are effective at achieving desirable outcomes.
*Determining how existing programs for children ages birth to five years may be efficiently and appropriately expanded to military populations or to other military Services.
The project will be implemented in three overlapping phases:
*Phase I ($272,727 is available) (to be completed within four months of grant award)
Funds are available to conduct a comprehensive analysis of Military Service (Army, Air Force, Navy and Marines) perspectives, relying on child and youth program policy documents, a comprehensive literature review, and a review of developmentally appropriate practices detailing support for exposure to second language and/or culture for children ages birth to eighteen (0 - 18). In cooperation with the Services, conduct a comprehensive scan of Services' programs for children ages birth to five (0 - 5) for existing programs which promote exposure to second language and/or culture.
The grantee shall analyze the information (direct programming, curriculum, collaborations, training and local, county, state, multi-state, national or international reach). The goal is to discover what practices currently exist and assess their viability for enhancement or expansion.
*Phase II ($181,818 is available) (to be completed within six months of the completion of Phase I)
Using Phase I as foundation, create a practitioner-friendly guide for expanding or creating language or culture programs in child development program for children ages 0-5 which support identified best practices and have greatest potential to achieve desired outcomes. Develop training and technical assistance components to support SLCECY program development, implementation, and evaluation for children ages 0-5 participating in Department of Defense facility based and home-based care settings.
*Phase III ($1,363,636 is available) (to be completed within 18 months of the grant award)
Using Phase I and II as foundation, implement up to five pilot programs based on best practices in Department of Defense selected Child Development program settings to include facility based and home-based care settings. Sites and access will be coordinated through DoD. All languages chosen for pilots will be identified in coordination with DoD. Finally in Phase III, conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness of the training and technical assistance components in the pilot programs.
Expected Number of Awards: 1
Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,818,181
Award Ceiling: $1,818,181
DEADLINE: September 12, 2011
For more information: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/second_language.html
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6) Military Family Readiness System (USDA & DoD)
For Fiscal Year 2011 funds are available in the amount of $1,818,182 to support the DoD - USDA Extension Military Partnership: Military Family Readiness System (MFRS). The period of performance for this project may not exceed two years.
Project objectives include:
*Develop a high quality, effective and efficient DoD-standard, joint-Service training resource (with supporting materials) to prepare Family Center/Family Readiness program staff (management and front line employees) to implement individual programs within the context of a "social service delivery system" model.
*Determine how sub-programs, e.g., deployment; relocation; financial; spouse employment, and others can be enhanced through an approach that emphasizes a delivery system model rather than delivering separate programs.
*Design and develop evidence-based and promising practice instructional materials for professional staff, Soldiers, Families, and the combined military/civilian community across all components. These materials often include facilitator's information and accompanying presentation PowerPoints, handbooks, or guides. Delivery methods will vary and may include print media, CDs, DVDs, but the primary emphasis should focus on web-based accessibility and delivery.
*Incorporating these materials, develop a baseline training that is adapted to fit the needs of the respective services and their unique requirements.
Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-NIFA-EXCA-003517
DEADLINE: September 12, 2011
For more information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=113673
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7) Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation 2012 (NSF)
Program Solicitation - NSF 11-571
National Science Foundation:
Directorate for Engineering - Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation
Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences - Division of Mathematical Sciences; Division of Materials Research
Directorate for Biological Sciences - Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences
Air Force Office of Scientific Research
The Directorate for Engineering at the National Science Foundation has established the Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) to serve a critical role in focusing on important emerging areas in a timely manner. The EFRI Office is launching a new funding opportunity for interdisciplinary teams of researchers to embark on rapidly advancing frontiers of fundamental engineering research. For this solicitation, we will consider proposals that aim to investigate emerging frontiers in the following three specific research areas:
(1) Flexible Bioelectronics Systems (BioFlex),
(2) Origami Design for Integration of Self-assembling Systems for Engineering Innovation (ODISSEI), and
(3) Photosynthetic Biorefineries (PSBR).
EFRI seeks proposals with transformative ideas that represent an opportunity for a significant shift in fundamental engineering knowledge with a strong potential for long term impact on national needs or a grand challenge. The proposals must also meet the detailed requirements delineated in this solicitation.
INFORMATION WEBCAST: The EFRI Office plans to hold an information workshop on September 22, 2011, to answer any questions about the EFRI Office and this solicitation. Details will be posted on the EFRI website (www.nsf.gov/eng/efri) as they become available.
Letter of Intent Due Date(required)(due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): September 30, 2011
Preliminary Proposal Due Date(required)(due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): November 09, 2011
Full Proposal Deadline(due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): March 30, 2012
DEADLINE: September 30, 2011
For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11571/nsf11571.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
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8) Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in the Directorate for Biological Sciences (NSF)
Proposals whose focus falls within the scope of any cluster in the Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) are eligible. Please note that DEB programs generally do not support research in marine ecology. In the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) only proposals within the scientific area of animal behavior supported by the Behavioral Systems Cluster are eligible. The duration and grant amount are flexible but must be justified by the scope of work and documented in the proposal. Grants are typically awarded for periods up to 24 months and for amounts up to $15,000.
These awards are intended to provide supplemental funds for items not normally available from the student's university or other sources. They are not intended to provide the total costs of a student's dissertation research. Allowable items include travel to specialized facilities or field research locations and professional meetings, use of specialized research equipment, purchase of supplies and services not otherwise available, the hiring of field or laboratory assistants, fees for computerized or other forms of data, and rental of environmental chambers or other research facilities.
Funds may not be used for stipends, tuition, textbooks, journals, allowances for dependents, publication costs, or dissertation preparation or reproduction. The Context for Improvement statement must explain why and how the requested funds are supplemental to funding from the university or other sources.
Estimated Number of Awards: 100 to 120
Anticipated Funding Amount: $1,600,000 - Approximately $1.6 million annually, pending availability of funds.
DEADLINE: November 10, 2011
For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11569/nsf11569.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
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9) Materials World Network: Cooperative Activity in Materials Research between US Investigators and their Counterparts Abroad (NSF)
Continued progress in fundamental materials and condensed matter research is increasingly dependent upon collaborative efforts among different disciplines, as well as closer coordination among funding agencies and effective partnerships involving universities, industry, and national laboratories. In addition, because of the growing interdependence of the world's economies, partnerships are important not only at the national level but from an international point of view as well. The National Science Foundation is working jointly with counterpart national, regional and multinational funding organizations worldwide to enhance opportunities for collaborative activities in materials research and education between US investigators and their colleagues abroad. This solicitation describes an activity to foster opportunities for such collaborations. It includes joint activities between the NSF Division of Materials Research (DMR)and funding organizations in Africa, Asia and Europe. Funding organizations in the Americas participate in this joint activity with DMR every other year on even years, and therefore are not listed as participating organizations in this solicitation for 2011. NSF also partners with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in this activity and encourages projects for materials research and education collaborations with investigators from developing countries where the work of the developing country participants is supported by USAID, either through the USAID Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) program or other appropriate USAID program. A list of developing countries where USAID operates may be found at http://www.usaid.gov/locations/ .Proposals submitted to NSF in response to this solicitation must have clear relevance to research supported by the NSF Division of Materials Research (DMR), as they will be evaluated within the context of programmatic areas within DMR: condensed matter physics, solid state and materials chemistry, polymers, biomaterials, metals and metallic nanostructures, ceramics, electronic and photonic materials, and condensed matter and materials theory. Investigators are strongly advised to contact NSF staff in advance to ascertain that the research planned fits within the scope of the solicitation. Proposals not appropriate for DMR consideration will be returned without review. NSF will accept proposals from US academic institutions addressing collaborations between researchers from the US and participating countries or regions. Concurrently, investigators at non-US research institutions should submit to the counterpart funding organization in their country or region a request for support of their side of the collaboration. NSF will consider support of all appropriate research costs for the US side of such collaborations, with the expectation that funding or research organizations from the appropriate countries or regions will consider supporting the costs of the non-US participants. In the case of collaborations with participants from developing countries where the developing country participants currently have or are in the process of seeking USAID support, US investigators are encouraged to contact DMR staff listed in this solicitation for additional up-to-date guidance. Projects proposed to NSF are expected to offer students and junior researchers the opportunity to participate in international research and education experiences, including appropriate resource allocation in the budget request for this purpose, and to clearly demonstrate the value added by the international collaboration. Projects are also expected to broaden the participation of underrepresented groups, including women, minorities and persons with disabilities.
Expected Number of Awards: 30
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,000,000
Award Ceiling: $700,000
Award Floor: $200,000
DEADLINE: November 10, 2011
For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11568/nsf11568.htm
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10) Sustainability Research Networks Competition (NSF)
Sustainability Research Networks will engage and explore fundamental theoretical issues and empirical questions in sustainability science, engineering, and education that will increase our understanding of the ultimate sustainability challenge - maintaining and improving the quality of life for the nation within a healthy Earth system. The goal of the Sustainability Research Networks (SRN) competition is to support the development and coalescence of entities to advance collaborative research that addresses questions and challenges in sustainability science, engineering, and education. SRNs will link scientists, engineers, and educators, at existing institutions, centers, networks, and also develop new research efforts and collaborations.
Each SRN network will be built upon an ambitious and nationally important sustainability theme. Proposers will be tasked with choosing a specific theme for their network, identifying the research already being done in this area, proposing methods for linking existing research efforts, and then proposing research needed to advance their specific research theme. Examples of possible SRN themes are provided in the "Program Description" section of this solicitation (Section II.B.). SRNs will foster new knowledge and tools at a frontier of research that significantly crosses and melds the boundaries of diverse disciplines, and creates the integrated science and engineering disciplines of the future. SRNs will pursue new opportunities in science, engineering and educational research that truly require the scale, scope, and facilities enabled by such a network.
Anticipated Type of Award:Cooperative Agreement
Estimated Number of Awards: 3 to 4 SRNs, pending quality of proposals submitted and availability of funds.
Anticipated Funding Amount: $36,000,000 pending availability of funds. SRN awards are expected to be 4 to 5 years in duration and budgets must not exceed $12,000,000 total per award. The budget request must be consistent with the scope of the SRN network proposed. Proposers are discouraged from asking for the maximum annual budget amount, unless the proposal outlines network activities that are consistent with this scope.
Preliminary Proposal Due Date(s) (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): December 01, 2011
Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): April 01, 2012
DEADLINE: December 1, 2011
For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11574/nsf11574.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
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11) Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) Core programs (NSF)
The Division of Environmental Biology (DEB) supports fundamental research on populations, species, communities, and ecosystems. Scientific emphases range across many evolutionary and ecological patterns and processes at all spatial and temporal scales. Areas of research include biodiversity, phylogenetic systematics, molecular evolution, life history evolution, natural selection, ecology, biogeography, ecosystem structure, function and services, conservation biology, global change, and biogeochemical cycles. Research on organismal origins, functions, relationships, interactions, and evolutionary history may incorporate field, laboratory, or collection-based approaches; observational or manipulative experiments; synthesis activities; as well as theoretical approaches involving analytical, statistical, or computational modeling.
Estimated Number of Awards: 200 each year pending availability of funds.
Anticipated Funding Amount: $72,000,000 for new awards each year pending availability of funds.
Preliminary Proposal Due Date (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): January 09, 2012
Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): August 02, 2012 Full proposals, by invitation only
DEADLINE: January 9, 2012
For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11573/nsf11573.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
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12) Division of Integrative Organismal Systems Core Programs (NSF)
The Division of Integrative Organismal Systems (IOS) supports research aimed at understanding why organisms are structured the way they are and function as they do. Proposals should focus on organisms as a fundamental unit of biological organization. PIs are encouraged to apply systems approaches that will lead to conceptual and theoretical insights and predictions about emergent organismal properties. ;Areas of inquiry include, but are not limited to, developmental biology and the evolution of developmental processes, nervous system development, structure, and function, physiological processes, functional morphology, symbioses, interactions of organisms with biotic and abiotic environments, and animal behavior.
Proposals are welcomed in all areas of science supported by the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems. However, effective July 13, 2011, all investigator-initiated proposals to the core programs in the Division of Integrative Organismal Systems will be invited/not invited via preliminary proposals. There will be a single window of submission limit of 2 preliminary proposals per investigator per year as PI/Co-PI/Lead Senior Investigator of a subaward in response to this Solicitation. Unsolicited full research proposals will no longer be accepted into the IOS Core Programs. This limit does not include proposals submitted in response to other NSF Solicitations.
Estimated Number of Awards: ; 200 ; Up to 200 awards per year, pending availability of funds
Anticipated Funding Amount: ;$55,000,000 $55,000,000 for new awards each year, pending availability of funds
Preliminary Proposal Due Date(s) (required) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): January 12, 2012
Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): August 02, 2012
By Invitation Only
DEADLINE: January 12, 2012
For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11572/nsf11572.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
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13) Fundamental Research Program for Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (FRP) (NSF)
The National Science Foundation encourages the submission of industry-defined fundamental research proposals from NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/UCRC) in areas of shared value to both centers and their members. Industry-defined fundamental research broadens the scientific and engineering understanding beyond the more specific applied research interests of the industries traditionally served by the I/UCRC. Industry participation extends the scope and horizon of center research projects so as to drive innovation with industrially relevant fundamental research projects.
Estimated Number of Awards: 10 subject to the availability of funds.
Anticipated Funding Amount: $1,600,000 subject to the availability of funds. The average award size is expected to range from $50,000 up to $200,000.
Industry-defined fundamental research: Industry-defined fundamental research projects must demonstrate measurable industry collaboration and involvement that accelerates fundamental research. Evidence of industry-defined fundamental research must show that the proposed industry participation extends the centers capabilities into areas or projects that might not otherwise be researched.
DEADLINE: February 1, 2012
For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11570/nsf11570.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
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14) Fundamental Research Program for Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (FRP) (NSF)
The National Science Foundation encourages the submission of industry-defined fundamental research proposals from NSF Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/UCRC) in areas of shared value to both centers and their members. Industry-defined fundamental research broadens the scientific and engineering understanding beyond the more specific applied research interests of the industries traditionally served by the I/UCRC. Industry participation extends the scope and horizon of center research projects so as to drive innovation with industrially relevant fundamental research projects.
Estimated Number of Awards: 10 subject to the availability of funds.
Anticipated Funding Amount: $1,600,000 subject to the availability of funds. The average award size is expected to range from $50,000 up to $200,000.
Industry-defined fundamental research: Industry-defined fundamental research projects must demonstrate measurable industry collaboration and involvement that accelerates fundamental research. Evidence of industry-defined fundamental research must show that the proposed industry participation extends the centers capabilities into areas or projects that might not otherwise be researched.
DEADLINE: February 1, 2012
For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11570/nsf11570.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
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15) Emerging Infections Program (NIH)
The Emerging Infections Programs (EIPs) are population-based centers of excellence established through a network of state health departments collaborating with academic institutions; local health departments; public health and clinical laboratories; infection control professionals; and healthcare providers. EIPs assist in local, state, and national efforts to prevent, control, and monitor the public health impact of infectious diseases.
Activities of the EIPs fall into the following general categories: (1) active surveillance; (2) applied public health epidemiologic and laboratory activities; (3) implementation and evaluation of pilot prevention/intervention projects; and (4) flexible response to public health emergencies. Activities: (1) address issues that the EIP network is particularly suited to investigate; (2) maintain sufficient flexibility for emergency response and new problems as they arise; (3) develop and evaluate public health interventions to inform public health policy and treatment guidelines; (4) incorporate training as a key function; and (5) prioritize projects that lead directly to the prevention of disease (http://wwwlink.cdc.gov/ncezid/dpei/eip).
Over the past 16 years, the EIPs have proved to be a national resource for conducting active, population-based surveillance and special studies for invasive bacterial diseases, foodborne pathogens, healthcare associated infections (HAIs), influenza, and many other infectious diseases. The network has been instrumental in measuring the impact of the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, informing and evaluating treatment guidelines for Group B Streptococcus, estimating the burden of foodborne illness, documenting the emergence of community-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, and monitoring the safety of the 2009 H1N1 vaccine as part of the influenza vaccine safety network (http://wwwlink.cdc.gov/ncezid/dpei/eip).
The EIPs are guided by a Steering Group which consists of representatives from each EIP site, multiple CDC programs, and appropriate external experts. The group meets annually and conference calls are held quarterly (or more frequently if needed) to discuss important public health issues. The groups primary objectives are to set general scientific direction for the EIPs; provide strategic oversight for implementation and operation of EIP activities; monitor overall scientific accomplishments and progress; review and provide recommendations on project proposals received through a priority-setting process; ensure involvement of key stakeholders as representatives to the group; facilitate programmatic engagement between the CDC [the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP)], state partners, and other stakeholders; resolve issues referred from internal and external partners and from activity-specific Steering Committees;; and represent EIP effectively in CDC emerging infections and surveillance initiatives. Subcommittees and/or workgroups that report to the EIP Steering Group are convened as needed for specific programmatic areas.
Purpose
The purpose of the EIP program is to assist in local, state, and national efforts to prevent, control, and monitor the public health impact of infectious diseases. The specific purpose of this program announcement is to sustain support to the EIP Network and potentially develop new sites as part of the EIP.
This program addresses the
Healthy People 2020
focus area(s) of Food Safety, Healthcare-Associated Infections, Immunizations and Infectious Diseases, Public Health Infrastructure, and Respiratory Diseases.
Measurable outcomes of the program will be in alignment with one (or more) of the following performance goal(s) for the National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases (NCEZID), the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (NCIRD), and the National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP): (1) protect Americans from infectious diseases, (2) reduce the spread of antimicrobial resistance, (3) protect Americans from death and serious harm caused by medical errors and preventable complications of healthcare, (4) increase the population of children and adults who are free from respiratory infectious disease complications, and (5) strengthen local, state, and national capacity for the early detection, investigation, response and control of respiratory infections in order to accelerate early recognition of respiratory threats and to mitigate the impact of their spread.
Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-CK12-1202
Expected Number of Awards: 12
Estimated Total Program Funding: $135,000,000
Award Ceiling: $5,000,000
Letter of Intent (LOI) is requested but not required and the Deadline Date is: August 30, 2011
Application Deadline Date: September 30, 2011
DEADLINE: September 30, 2011
For more information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=113373
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16) Limited Competition: Global Health Program for Fellows and Scholars (Global Health Fellows) (R25) (NIH)
Fogarty International Center (FIC) plans to provide opportunities for up to four support centers to develop and support global health research education/research experience programs that meet the following objectives:
Provide focused mentoring for participants (post-doctorates and doctoral students) from the U.S. and low- and middle- income countries (LMICs) in global health research in established research sites in LMICs.
Provide educational opportunities in diverse areas of research for participants at those research sites.
Enhance the global health research career trajectory potential of the participants.
Strengthen global health programs at U.S. academic institutions and help to sustain global health research at institutions in LMICs.
Strengthen global health research networks among the alumni and mentors across institutions in the U.S. and LMICs.
Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Number - RFA-TW-11-001
Only one application per institution is allowed
Open Date (Earliest Submission Date) - September 14, 2011
Letter of Intent Due Date - September 14, 2011
Application Due Date(s)- October 14 , 2011
DEADLINE: October 14, 2011
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-TW-11-001.html
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17) Discovery of Genetic Basis of Mendelian or Monogenic Heart, Lung, and Blood Disorders (X01) (NIH)
The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) invites applications to use the exome sequencing capacity of the Mendelian Disorders Genome Centers to carry out studies to investigate the genetic basis of Mendelian or monogenic disorders that significantly affect heart, lung, and blood (HLB) systems.
The studies supported by this FOA must have existing genomic DNA samples collected from patients with suspected Mendelian or monogenic disorders and must use the exome sequencing capacity of the NHGRI-funded Mendelian Disorders Genome Centers for the discovery of causal genetic variants. No funds will be provided to collect samples. Applications must focus on heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) disorders influenced largely by genetic variant(s) in a single gene.
It is estimated that about 25 million Americans have one of the 7,000 rare diseases. The vast majority of these disorders are genetically determined and very likely caused by genetic mutation(s) in a single gene. In the Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database, there are more than 400 suspected Mendelian diseases related to heart, lung, blood, and sleep whose genetic basis is still unknown.
These Mendelian diseases will not only provide the rare windows of opportunity to observe how nature works, but also may reveal the biological basis of related common diseases. Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is an excellent example. Exome sequencing technology has proven to be an efficient and cost-effective way to identify causative mutations in monogenic diseases.
This FOA seeks projects that show promise for identification of causal genetic variants using exome-sequencing technology. There should be evidence that the project proposed is likely to have the power to detect genetic mutations affecting the Mendelian trait under study. Besides obvious Mendelian traits, the FOA also provides an opportunity to discover de novo mutations and identify the causes of some hard-to-diagnose rare diseases.
Letter of Intent Due Date - September 19, 2011; April 16, 2012
Application Due Date(s) - October 18, 2011; May 14, 2012
DEADLINE: October 18, 2011
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-307.html
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18) National Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program (EPA)
EPA, states, tribes, and territories, are working together to implement the Exchange Network (EN), a secure, Internet- and standards-based way to support electronic data reporting, sharing, and integration of both regulatory and non-regulatory environmental data. EN Partners exchanging data with each other or with EPA, should make the Exchange Network and the Agency's connection to it, the Central Data Exchange (CDX), the standard way they exchange data and should phase out any legacy methods they have been using. More information on the Exchange Network is available at www.exchangenetwork.net. The Exchange Network Grant Program provides funding to states, tribes, inter-tribal consortia and territories to develop and implement the information technology and information management capabilities they need to actively participate in the Exchange Network. This grant program supports the exchange of environmental data and collaborative work within the Exchange Network. Grantees may also use grant funds for the standardization, exchange and integration of geospatial information to support work to preserve and improve the environment, natural resources, and human health.
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Estimated Total Program Funding: $10,000,000
Award Ceiling: $350,000
Award Floor: $50,000
CFDA Number(s): 66.608
DEADLINE: November 4, 2011
For more information: http://www.epa.gov/exchangenetwork/grants/index.html
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19) Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program (Homeland Security)
The purpose of the Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program is to provide, through a Cooperative Agreement, funds to ensure that a CTP can perform program management and technical mapping-related activities. The activities identified in Tables 2 and 3 are those that are eligible for funding from FEMA under the CTP Program.
There are several beneficial reasons for partnering with States (including Universities), Tribal Nations, regional, and local government organizations to produce Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRMs) under the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP): The data used for local permitting and planning will also be used as the basis for the DFIRMs, facilitating more efficient floodplain management. The CTP Program provides the opportunity to interject a tailored, local focus into a national program; thus, where unique conditions may exist, the special approaches to flood hazard identification that may be necessary can be taken. The partnership mechanism provides the opportunity to pool resources and extend the productivity of limited public funds. The partners' participation in the CTP Program earns Community Rating System (CRS) credits, which may lead to discounted flood insurance premiums for property owners. (Additional information on the CRS, including the points needed for each CRS class and the associated premium discount, is available on the FEMA web site at http://www.fema.gov/business/nfip/crs.shtm.)
In support of the CTP Program, FEMA has committed to do the following: Recognize the contributions made by FEMA's State (including Universities), Tribal Nation, regional and local governmental organizations by providing timely and accurate flood hazard information. Maximize the use of partner contributions as a means of leveraging limited public funds to the fullest extent while maintaining essential NFIP standards. Provide training and technical assistance to the partners when appropriate. Facilitate mentoring to increase capability for both existing and potential partners.
Expected Number of Awards: 50
Estimated Total Program Funding: $69,000,000
DEADLINE: August 26, 2011
For more information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=113393
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20) Technical Assistance and Dissemination To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities (DOE)
The purpose of the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program is to promote academic achievement and to improve results for children with disabilities by providing technical assistance (TA), supporting model demonstration projects, disseminating useful information, and implementing activities that are supported by scientifically based research.
The purpose of this priority is to fund a cooperative agreement to support the
establishment and operation of a National Center for Students with Disabilities Who Require Intensive Interventions (Center) that will: (1) Identify and disseminate evidence-based 1 intensive interventions 2 or sets of interventions in the areas of reading, mathematics, and behavior for students with disabilities with persistent learning or behavioral difficulties who are not
those with the most significant cognitive disabilities (the targeted students); (2) identify Local educational agencies (LEAs) and school system components (e.g., staff development, leadership support, and organizational resources) that affect the implementation and sustainability of effective intensive academic and behavioral interventions; (3) develop universally available resources and strategies for LEAs to use in supporting schools and educators in the implementation of evidence-based intensive interventions for the targeted
students; and (4) provide intensive TA to 12 LEAs to assist them in building
their capacity to support schools and educators' implementation of intensive
reading, mathematics, and behavior interventions for the targeted students.
DEADLINE: September 12, 2011
For more information: http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-08-12/pdf/2011-20583.pdf
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21) John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program (Prescott Grant Program) for Fiscal Year 2012 (DOC)
The NMFS Marine Mammal Health and Stranding Response Program is charged under the Marine Mammal Protection Act with facilitating the collection and dissemination of reference data on stranded marine mammals and health trends of marine mammal populations in the wild. The John H. Prescott Marine Mammal Rescue Assistance Grant Program is conducted by NOAA to provide Federal assistance to eligible members of the National Marine Mammal Stranding Network to: 1) Support basic needs of organizations for response, treatment, and data collection from living and dead stranded marine mammals, 2) fund scientific research objectives designed to answer questions about marine mammal strandings, health, or rehabilitation techniques utilizing data from living and dead stranded marine mammals, and 3) support facility operations directly related to the recovery, treatment, and data collection from living and dead stranded marine mammals. This document describes how to submit proposals for funding in fiscal year (FY) 2012 and how NMFS will determine which proposals will be funded.
Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,000,000
Award Ceiling: $100,000
DEADLINE: October 5, 2011
For more information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=97533
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22) Request for Proposals Addressing the Issue of Unwanted Horses (Morris Animal Foundation)
In May 2009, MAF convened a summit on the topic of unwanted horses with the aim of initiating a dialogue to help determine the magnitude of the problem in the United States and to identify potential solutions. Thanks to the generosity of a donor, MAF is now calling for proposals addressing the issue of unwanted horses. Funds allow for studies to be considered for up to two years in duration and up to $70,000 total award (inclusive of 8 percent maximum indirect costs, if charged by your institution).
All proposals should consider the following:
* Objective identification (e.g., prevalence, incidence) of unwanted horses within defined regions and systematic estimation of the magnitude of the problem;
* Identification of risk factors and characteristics associated with unwanted horses and owners who relinquish these horses;
* Socioeconomic impacts of unwanted horses;
* Economic impact of the problem and its potential solutions;
* Potential impact of educational programs directed at responsible horse ownership and the issue of unwanted horses.
DEADLINE: September 12, 2011
For more information: http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/for-grant-seekers/special-research-calls.html
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23) STEM Education (Northrop Grumman Foundation)
Northrop Grumman Foundation focuses a substantial portion of its contributions on programs which address education, services for veterans and the military, health and human services, as well as the environment. Their main focus is science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education. They partner with local organizations that provide unique programming to inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers and technicians. Aid to Higher Education grants enhance STEM programs and contribute to activities that support our relationships with college and university partners. These grants provide funding for scholarships, student organizations and STEM programs and projects. Grants range from $10,000 to $250,000, though most are closer to the low end.
DEADLINE: September 30, 2011
For more information: http://www.northropgrumman.com/corporate-responsibility/corporate-citizenship/contribution-guidelines.html
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24) Suicide Research (American Foundation for Suicide Prevention)
The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) supports scientific research on suicide causation, prevention, and treatment by both established and junior investigators. Since 2000, AFSP has provided grant support totaling over $10 million to researchers throughout the United States and abroad. Six types of grants are awarded for neurobiological, genetic, epidemiological, clinical or psychosocial research on suicide:
* DISTINGUISHED INVESTIGATOR GRANTS (up to $100,000 over two years): awarded to investigators at the level of associate professor or higher with an established record of research and publication on suicide.
* STANDARD RESEARCH GRANTS (up to $75,000 over two years): awarded to individual investigators at any level.
* LINKED STANDARD RESEARCH GRANTS (up to $225,000 over two years): awarded to investigators at any level performing research involving three or more unique sites.
* YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS (up to $85,000 over two years): awarded to
investigators at the level of assistant professor or lower. In addition to a maximum of$75,000 for the investigator's research, these grants provide an additional $10,000 ($5,000 per year) for an established suicide researcher who will mentor the Young Investigator. AFSP can assist in matching mentors with mentees.
* POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS (up to $100,000 over two years): awarded to investigators who have received a Ph.D., M.D., or other doctoral degree within the preceding six years and have not had more than three years of fellowship support. Fellows receive a progressive stipend of $42,000 for the first year and $46,000 for the second year, with an institutional allowance of $6,000 per year.
* PILOT GRANTS (up to $30,000 over one or two years): awarded to investigators at any level. These grants provide seed money for new projects with the potential to lead to subsequent, larger investigations and are typically feasibility rather than hypothesis-driven studies.
DEADLINE: November 15, 2011
For more information: http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_ID=0535FDA2-FA7D-AAE8-D7A9A6BCFFE3574B
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