From grantsalert at CALS.arizona.edu Fri Jun 10 14:15:58 2011 From: grantsalert at CALS.arizona.edu (grantsalert@CALS.arizona.edu) Date: Fri Jun 10 14:17:22 2011 Subject: [GrantsAlert] CALS Grants Alert Issue No. 90 10-Jun-11 Message-ID: <20131220.10.1307740558187.JavaMail.SYSTEM@calsmail.arizona.edu> CALS Grants Alert is an email service to help CALS faculty, staff, and students identify potential funding sources and grants-related professional development activities. Subscription information is at the end of each issue. IN THIS ISSUE: 1) Population and Community Ecology (NSF) 2) Ecosystem Science (NSF) 3) Evolutionary Processes (NSF) 4) Systematics and Biodiversity Science (NSF) 5) Biomedical Engineering (NSF) 6) Biosensing (NSF) 7) Biotechnology, Biochemical, and Biomass Engineering (NSF) 8) Biophotonics (NSF) 9) Catalysis and Biocatalysis (NSF) 10) Chemical and Biological Separations (NSF) 11) Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics (NSF) 12) Process and Reaction Engineering (NSF) 13) Particulate and Multiphase Processes (NSF) 14) Environmental Sustainability (NSF) 15) Fluid Dynamics (NSF) 16) Thermal Transport Processes (NSF) 17) Environmental Engineering (NSF) 18) Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems (NSF) 19) Energy for Sustainability (NSF) 20) Tribal Solid Waste Management Assistance Project (EPA) 21) Community Grants (Best Buy ) ------------- 1) Population and Community Ecology (NSF) The Population and Community Ecology Cluster supports research that advances the conceptual or theoretical understanding of population ecology, species interactions and community dynamics in terrestrial, wetland and freshwater habitats. We encourage projects that integrate theoretical, modeling, and empirical approaches, or that promote synthesis across spatial and temporal scales. The cluster seeks to fund projects that are transformative -- that is, those that will change the conceptual bases of population and community ecology and have broad implications for future research. Proposals that develop research questions within the context of existing theory, consider alternate mechanisms, and design critical tests to distinguish among mechanisms are particularly encouraged, together with those that use contemporary approaches to develop new paradigms. Full Proposal Deadline Dates: July 9, 2011, January 9, 2012 DEADLINE: July 9, 2011 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503414&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click ------------- 2) Ecosystem Science (NSF) The Ecosystem Science Cluster supports projects within two programs (see descriptions below): the Ecosystem Studies Program and the Long-Term Ecological Research Program (LTER). Other relevant funding opportunities are listed below and on DEB Home (see link on left). The Ecosystem Studies Program supports investigations of whole-system ecological processes and relationships across a diversity of spatial and temporal (including paleo) scales in order to advance understanding of: 1) material and energy fluxes and transformations within and among ecosystems, 2) the relationships between structure, including complexity, and functioning of ecosystems, 3) ecosystem dynamics and trajectories of ecosystem development through time, and 4) linkages among ecosystems at different spatial and temporal scales. Research on natural, managed and disturbed ecosystems is supported, including terrestrial, freshwater, wetland, coastal (including salt marsh and mangrove), and human-dominated environments. Proposals may focus on areas such as: biogeochemical cycling and element budgets from local to global scales; roles of microbes in ecosystem functioning; primary productivity; stoichiometric relationships; climate-ecosystem feedbacks; energy and radiatively-active gas fluxes; relationships between diversity and ecosystem function; ecosystem services; and landscape dynamics. Full Proposal Deadline Dates: July 9, 2011, January 9, 2012 DEADLINE: July 9, 2011 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12822&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click ------------- 3) Evolutionary Processes (NSF) The Evolutionary Processes Cluster supports research on microevolutionary processes and their macroevolutionary consequences. Topics include mutation, gene flow, recombination, natural selection, genetic drift, assortative mating acting within species, speciation, and long-term features of evolution. These investigations attempt to explain causes and consequences of genetically-based change in the properties of groups of organisms (at the population level or higher) over the course of generations as well as large-scale patterns of evolutionary change, phylogeography, origin and maintenance of genetic variation, and molecular signatures of evolution at the population or species level. The cluster seeks to fund projects that are transformative -- that is, those that will change the conceptual bases of evolutionary biology and have broad implications for future research. Both empirical and theoretical approaches are encouraged. The Cluster is comprised of two programs, Evolutionary Genetics and Evolutionary Ecology; proposals should be submitted to one of these programs. Full Proposal Deadline Dates: July 9, 2011, January 9, 2012 DEADLINE: July 9, 2011 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503421&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click ------------- 4) Systematics and Biodiversity Science (NSF) The Systematics and Biodiversity Science Cluster supports research that advances our understanding of the diversity, systematics, and evolutionary history of organisms in natural systems. This research addresses fundamental questions in biodiversity, taxonomy, and phylogenetics, such as: What kinds of organisms exist in the natural world? How are they related? How did evolution lead to patterns of global biodiversity in time and space? How can phylogenetic history shed light on evolutionary patterns and processes in nature? Example topics include: expeditionary biodiversity research and discovery; identification and classification of organisms; and phylogeny and comparative phylogenetic biology. The SBS Cluster seeks to fund projects that are transformative - that is, those that innovatively and fundamentally transform our approaches to analyzing and understanding global biodiversity, its origins, distribution, and evolutionary history. The Cluster places a high value on integrative and holistic approaches to systematics research and training - i.e., those approaches and projects that integrate across all the components within the cluster (biodiversity discovery, organismal biology, taxonomy, phylogenetics, and evolution) and that train highly integrative systematists who can conduct research across the entire spectrum of these activities. Full Proposal Deadline Dates: July 9, 2011, January 9, 2012 DEADLINE: July 9, 2011 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503618&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click ------------- 5) Biomedical Engineering (NSF) The mission of the Biomedical Engineering (BME) program is to provide opportunities to develop novel ideas into discovery-level and transformative projects that integrate engineering and life science principles in solving biomedical problems that serve humanity in the long-term. The Biomedical Engineering (BME) program supports fundamental research in the following BME themes: *Neural engineering (brain science, computational neuroscience, brain-computer interface, neurotech, cognitive engineering) *Cellular biomechanics (motion, deformation, and forces in biological systems; how mechanical forces alter cell growth, differentiation, movement, signal transduction, transport, cell adhesion, cell cytoskeleton dynamics, cell-cell and cell-ECM interactions; genetically engineered stem cell differentiation with long-term impact in tissue repair and regenerative medicine) The BME projects must be at the interface of engineering and life sciences, and advance both engineering and life sciences. The projects should focus on high impact transforming methods and technologies. The project should include methods, models and tools of understanding and controlling of living systems; fundamental improvements in deriving information from cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems; new approaches to the design of structures and materials for eventual medical use in the long-term; and new novel methods of reducing health care costs through new technologies. The projects should emphasize the advancement of fundamental engineering knowledge, possibly leading to the development of new methods and technologies in the long-term; and highlight multi-disciplinary nature, integrating engineering and the sciences. The long-term impact of the projects can be related to disease diagnosis and/or treatment, improved health care delivery, or product development. The BME program does not support clinical studies. Full Proposal Window: August 15, 2011 - September 15, 2011 DEADLINE: September 15, 2011 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501023 ------------- 6) Biosensing (NSF) The Biosensing Program supports fundamental research in engineering areas related to: *Novel sensitive, discriminative, low cost, and easy to operate biosensing systems *Innovative ideas in the development of novel biorecognition strategies *Multifunctional nanomaterials and interfaces with predefined physical, chemical or biological characteristics for biosensing applications *Fundamental study of bio-macromolecules confinement and orientation at the micro- and nano-interfaces for biosensing applications *Molecular sensors capable of monitoring biological structures interaction (protein-protein interactions, cell-to-cell talk, interkingdom signaling, etc.) Full Proposal Window: August 15, 2011 - September 15, 2011 DEADLINE: September 15, 2011 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503353 ------------- 7) Biotechnology, Biochemical, and Biomass Engineering (NSF) The Biotechnology, Biochemical, and Biomass Engineering (BBBE) program supports fundamental engineering research that advances the understanding of cellular and biomolecular processes (in vivo, in vitro, and/or ex vivo) and eventually leads to the development of enabling technology and/or applications in support of the biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, and bioenergy industries, or with applications in health or the environment. Quantitative assessments of bioprocesses are considered vital to successful research projects in the BBBE program. Fundamental to many research projects in this area is the understanding of how biomolecules and cells interact in their environment, and how those molecular level interactions lead to changes in structure, function, phenotype, and/or behavior. The program encourages proposals that address emerging research areas and technologies that effectively integrate knowledge and practices from different disciplines, and effectively incorporate ongoing research into educational activities. Research projects of particular interest in BBBE include, but are not limited to: *Metabolic engineering and synthetic biology *Quantitative systems biotechnology *Tissue engineering and stem cell culture technologies *Protein engineering/protein design *Development of novel "omics" tools for biotechnology applications The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $100,000 for individual investigators and $200,000 for multiple investigators. DEADLINE: September 15, 2011 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501024 ------------- 8) Biophotonics (NSF) Biophotonics applies photonics technology to the fields of medicine, biology and biotechnology. Basic research and innovation in photonics that is very fundamental in science and engineering is needed to lay the foundation for new technologies beyond those that are mature and ready for application in medical diagnostics and therapies. Advances are needed in nanophotonics, optogenetics, contrast and targeting agents, ultra-thin probes, wide field imaging, and rapid biomarker screening. Low cost and minimally invasive medical diagnostics and therapies are key goals. Examples of topics are: *Macromolecule Markers - Innovative methods for labeling of macromolecules, new compositions of matter/methods of fabrication of multi-color probes such as might be used for marking and detection of specific pathological cells and push the envelope of optical sensing to the limits of detection, resolution, and identification *Low Coherence Sensing at the Nanoscale - Low coherence enhanced backscattering (LEBS), n-dimensional elastic light scattering, and angle-resolved low coherence interferometry for early cancer detection (dysplasia) *Neurophotonics - Studies of photon activation of neurons at the interface of nanomaterials attached to cells. Development and application of biocompatible photonic tools such as parallel interfaces and interconnects for communicating and control of neural networks *Micro- and Nano-photonic - Development and application of nanoparticle fluorescent quantum-dots; sensitive, multiplexed, high-throughput characterization of macromolecular properties of cells; nanomaterials and nanodevices for biomedicine *Optogenetics - Employing light-activated channels and enzymes for manipulation of neural activity with temporal precision. The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $100,000 for individual investigators and $200,000 for multiple investigators. Full Proposal Window: August 15, 2011 - September 15, 2011 DEADLINE: September 15, 2011 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501025 ------------- 9) Catalysis and Biocatalysis (NSF) Due to the ubiquitous presence of catalysis in the many aspects of goods and services impacting our lives, the Catalysis and Biocatalysis program has many potential directions for funding support. Programs in this area encompass a blend of fundamental and innovative applied research drivers. All programs are hypothesis-driven, and the experimental programs aimed at resolving the issues frequently combine a variety of approaches. Chemical engineering and chemistry are intertwined. Proposals which receive funding in this Program may include any number of the following broad scopes: *Catalyst Synthesis, Characterization, Behavior and Performance *Kinetics and Mechanisms of Key Catalytic Reactions *Catalysis at Surfaces or in Reactor Process Streams *Synthesis and Fabrication of Component Materials and Catalyst Composites *Modeling and Fundamental Studies of a Catalyst or Catalytic Process *Catalysts and Studies for Renewable Energy Systems. These approaches apply equally to classical inorganic or carbon catalysts as well as to enzymatic or biocatalysts. Specialized materials synthesis procedures may be necessary to provide active catalysts in any of the studies. Applications-driven studies, such as Biomass conversion catalysis, Electrocatalysis and Photocatalysis, involving energy interconversion devices or systems employing catalysts are highly desired. Most studies will focus on the catalysis of one or more chemical reactions with products including molecules used for fuels, energy sources, feedstocks, fine chemicals, bulk chemicals and specialized materials. While proposals will be accepted in any of the above areas, national needs suggest heightened interest be given to proposals relating to processes and catalysts for conversions of biomass to fuels and chemicals, for development of renewable energy sources and for transition to green or environmentally benign products and processes. Submissions investigating unique nanoparticle or biomimetic catalysis are welcome. Full Proposal Window: August 15, 2011 - September 15, 2011 DEADLINE: September 15, 2011 For more information: http://ww.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13360 ------------- 10) Chemical and Biological Separations (NSF) The Chemical and Biological Separations (CBS) program supports fundamental research on novel methods and materials for separation processes. These processes are central to the chemical, biochemical, materials, energy, and pharmaceutical industries. A fundamental understanding of the interfacial, transport, and thermodynamic behavior of multiphase chemical systems as well as quantitative descriptions of processing characteristics in the process-oriented industries is critical for efficient resource management and effective environmental protection. The program encourages proposals that address emerging research areas and technologies, have a high degree of interdisciplinary thought coupled with knowledge creation, and integrate education and research. Research topics OF PARTICULAR INTEREST in CBS include fundamental molecular-level work on: *Nanostructured materials for separations *Biorenewable resource separation processes *Purification of drinking water *Field (flow, magnetic, electrical) induced separations *Separation of molecular constituents from blood The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $80,000. Full Proposal Window: August 15, 2011 - September 15, 2011 DEADLINE: September 15, 2011 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13363 ------------- 11) Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics (NSF) The Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics (IPT) program supports fundamental research in engineering areas related to: *Interfacial phenomena *Mass transport phenomena *Molecular thermodynamics Currently, emphasis is placed on molecular engineering approaches at interfaces, especially as applied to the nano-processing of soft materials. Molecules at interfaces with functional interfacial properties are of special interest and have uses in many new technologies, based on nano-fabrication. These interfacial molecules may have biomolecular functions at the micro- and nano-scale. Interfacial materials are generally formed through molecular self-directed, -templated, and/or -assembly, and they are driven primarily by thermodynamic intermolecular forces, although may be influenced by flow and electrical forces. In some cases, these interfacial processes may also be supplemented by weak chemical reactions. Complex simulations of molecular systems are often used in molecular design of interfaces, if possible, in conjunction with experimental comparisons. New theories and complex simulation approaches are supported for determining the transport and thermodynamic properties of fluids and fluid mixtures in biological and other fluids with complex molecules in the bulk phase and at interfaces, in membranes, two-phase mixtures, and in a nanoenvironment. Many of the physical systems involve polymer and surfactant molecules, as well as special biomolecules. Research is supported in the three fundamental areas that could lead to more economical and environmentally benign processing, improved water quality, and novel functional materials for sensors, in industrial, environmental, and biomedical settings. Nanotechnology plays a critical role in most of these new areas. Full Proposal Window: August 15, 2011 - September 15, 2011 DEADLINE: September 15, 2011 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13362 ------------- 12) Process and Reaction Engineering (NSF) The Process and Reaction Engineering program supports fundamental and applied research on: *Rates and mechanisms of important classes of catalyzed and uncatalyzed chemical reactions as they relate to the design, production, and application of catalysts, chemical processes, biochemical processes, and specialized materials *Chemical and biochemical phenomena occurring at or near solid surfaces and interfaces *Electrochemical and photochemical processes of engineering significance or with commercial potential *Design and optimization of complex chemical and biochemical processes *Dynamic modeling and control of process systems and individual process units *Reactive processing of polymers, ceramics, and thin films *Interactions between chemical reactions and transport processes in reactive systems, and the use of this information in the design of complex chemical and biochemical reactors The Process and Reaction Engineering program funds research in: chemical and biochemical reaction engineering, process design and control, and reactive polymer processing. Within these three areas, research supported is focused as follows: *Chemical Reaction Engineering - the area encompasses the interaction of transport phenomena and kinetics in reactive systems and the use of this knowledge in the design of complex chemical and biochemical reactors. Focus areas include non-traditional reactor systems such as membrane reactors, microreactors, and reactions in supercritical fluids; novel activation techniques such as plasmas, acoustics, and microwaves; and multifunctional systems synthesis such as "smart" molecules, "chemical laboratory on a chip," "chemical factory on a chip" concepts, bioreactor design and bioprocess optimization, and fermentation technology. The program also supports new approaches for generating energy from renewable resources as well as optimizing new approaches in all areas such as developing atomic layer deposition for microelectronic devices. *Process Design and Control - these areas encompass the design and optimization of complex chemical and biochemical processes and the dynamic modeling and control of process systems and individual process units. High priority research topics include simultaneous product and process design, including bioprocesses; increased plant efficiency by algorithms that communicate across design levels and incorporate multiple criteria such as profitability, safety, operability, environmental sustainability, and societal concerns; and new sensor development to measure composition, product properties, morphology, etc. Systems approaches that span and optimize across multiple scales, from nano to mega, and integrate planning and scheduling and the globalization of the industrial applications are also of interest to the program. Utilization of the latest in cyberinfrastructure resources including hardware at the tera- and peta-scale is encouraged. *Reactive Polymer Processing - program scope is limited in the polymerization area to research that integrates synthesis (chemical reaction of monomers to form polymer chains or complexes) and processing steps (steps that orient and anneal polymer melts and affect the long range conformations and consequently their properties). Typical projects are in the areas of emulsion and miniemulsion polymerization, reaction injection molding, etc. Program focus is on addressing environmental concerns while producing tailor-made molecules and materials. The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $100,000. Full Proposal Window: August 15, 2011 - September 15, 2011 DEADLINE: September 15, 2011 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13361 ------------- 13) Particulate and Multiphase Processes (NSF) The Particulate and Multiphase Processes program supports fundamental and applied research on phenomena governing particulate and multiphase processes, including flows of suspensions of particles, drops or bubbles, granular and granular-fluid flows, flow behavior of micro or nano-structured fluids, aerosol science and technology, and self- and directed-assembly processes involving particulates. Innovative research is sought that contributes to improving the basic understanding, design, predictability, efficiency, and control of particulate and multiphase processes with particular emphasis on: novel manufacturing techniques, multiphase systems of relevance to energy harvesting, multiphase transport in biological systems or biotechnology, and environmental sustainability. Collaborative and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged; proposals that include a combination of experimental and theoretical approaches are more likely to receive funding than solely experimentally oriented work. Highly reviewed projects generally demonstrate a strong scientific basis together with clear practical applications. Unsolicited proposals in the above and related areas are encouraged. Investigators are also encouraged to find industrial partnerships and make GOALI submissions. Current research focus areas include: *Multiphase flow phenomena (particle/bubble/droplet dynamics), structured fluids (colloids, ferro-fluids), and self and directed assembly of particles into functional devices *Particle science and technology (aerosols, production of particles with engineered properties, assembly of particles into functional materials and devices, environmental issues) *Multi-scale models of multiphase systems (emphasis on novel approaches connecting micro- and nano-scale phenomena and properties with process-level variables) *Multiphase transport in biological systems (emphasis on applications of functionalized nanostructures in clinical diagnostics and therapeutics) The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. Typical annual award size for the program is $100,000. Full Proposal Window: January 15, 2012 - February 17, 2012 DEADLINE: February 17, 2012 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13364 ------------- 14) Environmental Sustainability (NSF) The Environmental Sustainability program supports engineering research with the goal of promoting sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being and that are also compatible with sustaining natural (environmental) systems. These systems provide ecological services vital for human survival. The long-term viability of natural capital is critical for many areas of human endeavor. Research in Environmental Sustainability typically considers long time horizons and may incorporate contributions from the social sciences and ethics. This program supports engineering research that seeks to balance society's need to provide ecological protection and maintain stable economic conditions. There are four principal general research areas which are supported, but others can be proposed by contacting the program director by email at: bhamilto@nsf.gov *Industrial Ecology *Green Engineering *Ecological Engineering *Earth Systems Engineering Full Proposal Window: January 15, 2012 - February 17, 2012 DEADLINE: February 17, 2012 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501027 ------------- 15) Fluid Dynamics (NSF) The Fluid Dynamics program supports fundamental research and education on mechanisms and phenomena governing fluid flow. Proposed research should contribute to basic understanding; thus enabling the better design; predictability; efficiency; and control of systems that involve fluids. Encouraged are proposals that address innovative uses of fluids in materials development; manufacturing; biotechnology; nanotechnology; clinical diagnostics and drug delivery; sensor development and integration; energy and the environment. While the research should focus on fundamentals, a clear connection to potential application should be outlined. Current research themes include: *General Fluid Mechanics: experimental and theoretical dynamics of Newtonian fluids; laminar flows, transitional flows, and turbulence; hydrodynamic stability; flow of compressible fluids. *Flow of Complex Fluids: non-Newtonian fluid mechanics; viscoelasticity; flow of polymer solutions and melts; gelation; flow instability; flow-induced structuring; DNA dynamics; molecular dynamics simulations. *Micro- Nano- Bio- Fluid Mechanics: micro-and nano-scale flow phenomena; biomedical microdevices; effects of nanoscale inclusions on rheological properties; flow of Brownian suspensions; biomimetics; biological flow processes. *Turbulence and Flow Control: large eddy simulation; direct numerical simulation; high Reynolds number experiments; stability and transition to turbulence; 3-D boundary layers; multi-phase turbulent flows; flow control; insect flight; gas-liquid interfaces. *Instrumentation and Flow Diagnostics: Instrument development; MEMS; shear stress sensors; Magnetic Resonance Imaging for engineering flow; velocimetry; flows in biomedical assistive devices. The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $90,000. Proposals requesting a substantially higher amount than this, without prior consultation with the Program Director, may be returned without review. Small equipment proposals of less than $100,000 will also be considered and may be submitted during the annual proposal submission window. Full Proposal Window: January 15, 2012 - February 17, 2012 DEADLINE: February 17, 2012 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13365 ------------- 16) Thermal Transport Processes (NSF) The Thermal Transport Processes program supports engineering research aimed at gaining a basic understanding of the thermal transport phenomena at nano/micro and macro scales in (1) cooling and heating of equipment and devices, (2) energy conversion, power generation and thermal energy storage and conservation, (3) the synthesis and processing of materials including advanced manufacturing, (4) the propulsion of air and land-based vehicles, and (5) thermal phenomena in biological systems. The program supports fundamental research and engineering education in transport processes that are driven by thermal gradients, and manipulation of these processes to achieve engineering goals. Priority is given to insightful investigations of fundamental problems with broad economic, environmental and societal impact, and to novel studies of heat and mass transfer principles to understand phenomena, to enhance performance and/or achieve key goals. Fundamental areas of specific interest and current focus to the program, and relevant to applications listed as (1)-(5) above, include: *Control of Thermal Transport Processes in Devices/Systems and in Materials Processing for Improved Performance *Simulation and Diagnostics of Flow and Heat Transport Bridging Information across Scales leading to Device/System- level Studies *New Materials/Processes/Devices with Significant Gains in Thermal Properties and Performance The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $100,000. Full Proposal Window: January 15, 2012 - February 17, 2012 DEADLINE: February 17, 2012 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13367 ------------- 17) Environmental Engineering (NSF) The Environmental Engineering program supports fundamental research and educational activities across the broad field of environmental engineering. The goal of this program is to encourage transformative research which applies scientific principles to minimize solid, liquid, and gaseous discharges into land, inland and coastal waters, and air that result from human activity, and to evaluate adverse impacts of these discharges on human health and environmental quality. The program fosters cutting-edge scientific research based on fundamental science for identifying, evaluating, and developing new methods and technologies for assessing the waste assimilative capacity of the natural environment and for removing or reducing conventional and emerging contaminants from polluted air, water, and soils. The program fosters environmental sustainability through pollution control and resource management/conservation, and development of techniques to minimize or avoid generating pollution. Major areas of interest and activity in the program include: *Water and Wastewater Treatment. Develop innovative biological, chemical and physical treatment processes to remove and degrade contaminants from water; produce potable water; convert wastewaters into renovated water suitable for reuse; investigate the use of nanotechnologies in water and wastewater treatment. *Emerging Contaminants. Investigate the fate, transport and remediation of potentially harmful emerging contaminants such as pharmaceuticals, endocrine disrupting compounds, and fire retardants. (Please note that research concerning the environmental health and safety of nanomaterials should be submitted to the Environmental Health and Safety of Nanotechnology program.) *Urban Water Resources Management. Investigate environmental engineering aspects of urban watersheds, reservoirs, estuaries and storm water management; design and operation of artificial wetlands; biogeochemical and transport processes driving water quality in the aquatic environment. *Soil Remediation and Landfills. Focus on remediation techniques for contaminated soils, fate and transport of contaminants in soils, and effective solid waste management in landfills. *Air Quality. Develop innovative processes to remove or destroy contaminants from air, including atmospheric, air emissions and indoor air; and measure, model and predict the fate of pollutants in air. The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $110,000. Full Proposal Window: January 15, 2012 - February 17, 2012 DEADLINE: February 17, 2012 For more information: http://ww.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501029 ------------- 18) Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems (NSF) The Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems program supports fundamental research and education relevant to these subjects. Among the broader societal impacts of the program are cleaner global and local environments, enhanced public safety, improved energy and homeland security, useful new materials, and more efficient manufacturing. This program is not an applied program, but rather it endeavors to provide basic knowledge that is needed to develop useful combustion and plasma applications and for mitigating the effects of fire. Broad-based tools - experimental, diagnostic, and computational - that can be applied to a variety of problems in combustion, fires, and plasma systems are the major products of this program. Note that the plasma science is generally in support of plasma applications to combustion and materials processing; atmospheric-science or fusion-energy plasmas are funded elsewhere. Areas of interest include: *Basic Combustion Science: Laminar and turbulent combustion of gas, liquid, and solid fuels in premixed, non-premixed, partially premixed, and homogeneous modes over a broad range of temperatures, pressures and length scales. Development of models and diagnostic tools *Combustion Science related to Climate-change: Such as: (i) increasing efficiency and reducing pollutants, (ii) production and use of renewable fuels, (iii) oxy-fuel combustion for carbon sequestration, (iv) chemical looping combustion, etc. *Fire Prevention: Improved scientific understanding of building and forest fires to prevent their spread, inhibit their growth, and cause their suppression *Plasma systems: Plasma science relevant to combustion, plasma science needed for industrial applications, plasma-processing science relevant to material synthesis and nanomaterials The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $90,000. Full Proposal Window: January 15, 2012 - February 17, 2012 DEADLINE: February 17, 2012 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13366 ------------- 19) Energy for Sustainability (NSF) This program supports fundamental research and education that will enable innovative processes for the sustainable production of electricity and transportation fuels. Processes for sustainable energy production must be environmentally benign, reduce greenhouse gas production, and utilize renewable resources. Current interest areas in sustainable energy technologies are: *Biomass Conversion, Biofuels & Bioenergy. *Photovoltaic Solar Energy. *Wind Energy. *Advanced Batteries for Transportation. Full Proposal Window: January 15, 2012 - February 17, 2012 DEADLINE: February 17, 2012 For more information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=98374 ------------- 20) Tribal Solid Waste Management Assistance Project (EPA) This notice announces the availability of funds and solicits proposals from eligible entities for the Tribal Solid Waste Management Assistance Project. Eligible entities may apply for funding under one of four categories: (1) proposals to characterize/assess open dumps; (2) proposals to develop integrated waste management (IWM) plans and tribal codes and regulations; (3) proposals to develop and implement alternative solid waste management activities/facilities (including equipment acquisition); and (4) proposals to develop and implement cleanup, closure, and post-closure programs for open dumps in Indian Country. Each proposal must address only one of the four proposal categories described above. The estimated funding available under this competitive opportunity is $500,000 subject to the availability of funds, the quality of proposals received and other applicable considerations. The Tribal Solid Waste Interagency Workgroup (Workgroup) anticipates selection of approximately 10 proposals for award. Estimated award values shall range from a minimum of $10,000 to a maximum of $500,000. Proposals will be accepted from federally-recognized tribes and intertribal consortia. DEADLINE: July 22, 2011 For more information: http://www.epa.gov/oswer/docs/grants/epa-oswer-orcr-11-04.pdf ------------- 21) Community Grants (Best Buy ) Through the Community Grants program, Best Buy teams across the United States select non-profit organizations that provide positive experiences to help teens to excel in school and develop life and leadership skills. This year, Best Buy Children's Foundation will give $2 million in Community Grants. Best Buy seeks applications from organizations that have current 501(c)(3) tax status and are serving a diverse population of young teens in the areas of learning, life skills and leadership. Special consideration will be given to programs that provide youth with access to opportunity through technology. Additional criteria include: Serve a diverse population in local or regional communities Build social, academic, leadership and/or life skills in early adolescents (primarily ages 13-17) Show positive results against a demonstrated community need Reach at-risk children in working families Grants will average $4000-$6000 and will not exceed $10,000. Non-profits located within 50 miles of a Best Buy store or Regional Distribution Center may apply. See the Best Buy store locator at www.bestbuy.com and include the Best Buy location number in your grant application. Organizations must successfully complete the grant eligibility quiz online at www.easymatch.com/bestbuygrant to apply. 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From grantsalert at CALS.arizona.edu Wed Jun 22 11:04:54 2011 From: grantsalert at CALS.arizona.edu (grantsalert@CALS.arizona.edu) Date: Wed Jun 22 11:07:36 2011 Subject: [GrantsAlert] CALS Grants Alert Issue No. 91 22-Jun-11 Message-ID: <16419718.12.1308765894450.JavaMail.SYSTEM@calsmail.arizona.edu> CALS Grants Alert is an email service to help CALS faculty, staff, and students identify potential funding sources and grants-related professional development activities. Subscription information is at the end of each issue. IN THIS ISSUE: 1) Public Television Digital Transition Grant Program (USDA) 2) Multicultural Scholars Program (USDA) 3) 2012 SEBTC SNAP Model Demonstration Grant (USDA) 4) Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (NSF) 5) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (NSF) 6) Water Sustainability and Climate (NSF) 7) Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems (NSF) 8) Epidemiology of Drug Abuse (NIH) 9) Novel Interventions and Collaborations to Improving the Safe Use of Medications (U01) (NIH) 10) Promoting Health Policy and Disease Prevention (DHHS) 11) Cooperative Study Group for Autoimmune Disease Prevention (U01) (NIH) 12) NICHD Continuing Education Training Programs (NIH) 13) Spatial Uncertainty: Data, Modeling, and Communication (NIH) 14) Advancing International Communication and Coordination on the Mitigation of Short-Lived Climate Forcers (DOS) 15) NOAA Science Collaboration Program 16) University Partnership Research Grants for the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (DHHS) 17) Explorer Awards (Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)) 18) David C. Lincoln Fellowships in Land Value Taxation 19) Guggenheim Fellowships (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation) 20) Visiting Scholars (Russell Sage Foundation) 21) Psychology Beyond Borders Mission Awards 22) Kistler Prize (Foundation for the Future) 23) Environmental History Fellowshiips (American Society for Environmental History) 24) Anthropology and Environment Small Grants (American Anthropology Association) 25) 2011-12 California Architectural Foundation WilliamTurnbull Competition: Drylands Design: An Open Ideas Competition for Retrofitting the American West 26) Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program Advance Notice (HUD) ------------- 1) Public Television Digital Transition Grant Program (USDA) As part of the nation's transition to digital television, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) required all television broadcasters to have converted their transmitters to broadcast digital signals by June 12, 2009. While stations must broadcast their main transmitter signal in digital, many rural stations have yet to complete a full digital transition of their stations across all equipment. Rural stations often have translators serving small or isolated areas and some of these have not completed the transition to digital. Some rural stations also have not fully converted their production and studio equipment to digital. Grant funds may be used to acquire and install facilities and software necessary for the transition as well as equipment to facilitate local origination and management of programming. Grant funds may also be used for associated engineering and environmental studies. The program is targeted at public television stations that serve rural areas. Expected Number of Awards: 15 Estimated Total Program Funding: $4,491,000 Award Ceiling: $750,000 DEADLINE: July 25, 2011 For more information: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/UTP_DTV.html ------------- 2) Multicultural Scholars Program (USDA) The purpose of the Higher Education Multicultural Scholars Program is to provide scholarships to support recruiting, engaging, retaining, mentoring, and training committed, eligible multicultural scholars, resulting in either baccalaureate degrees within the food and agricultural sciences disciplines or the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M.) degree. The scholarships are intended to encourage outstanding students from groups that are traditionally underrepresented and underserved in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) specifically for the USDA mission sciences, to pursue and complete baccalaureate degrees in food and agricultural sciences, or achieve a D.V.M. that would lead to a diverse and highly skilled work force. Applications are sought for student education that will: (i)prepare graduates to meet the demand for highly qualified personnel entering the STEM workforce within the food and agricultural sciences domain; (ii)pipeline more undergraduates into graduate education in USDA mission sciences; (iii)contribute to the reduction of the disparity among underrepresented and underserved populations entering graduate schools to reflect the demographics of this country and enable the American system of higher education to remain globally competitive; (iv)promote student success within food, agricultural and related science disciplines at the undergraduate/D.V.M. level; and (v)focus on student learning, academic preparation, social support structure, and professional mentoring to ensure entry into food and agricultural sciences areas and completion of graduate education or high level of competitiveness for the workforce. Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,100,000 Award Ceiling: $600,000 Award Floor: $20,000 DEADLINE: August 22, 2011 For more information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=100393 ------------- 3) 2012 SEBTC SNAP Model Demonstration Grant (USDA) The 2010 Agriculture Appropriations Act (P.L. 111-80) provided authority and funding for USDA to demonstrate and rigorously evaluate methods of reducing or preventing food insecurity and hunger among children in the summer months. In response, the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children (SEBTC) demonstrations are testing a household-based method of delivering nutrition assistance to low-income children during the summer. The above award range is the food benefit. There is no specific dollar ceiling set for start-up or operational costs for the demonstration projects. The costs set forth in State agency budgets for the project should be necessary and reasonable for operation of the demonstration project, and cover all participating entities. Funding Opportunity Number: USDA-FNS-SEBTCSNAP-11 Current Closing Date for Applications: Sep 09, 2011 Expected Number of Awards: 40 Estimated Total Program Funding: $7,500,000 Award Ceiling: $1,000,000 Award Floor: $800,000 CFDA Number(s): 10.559 -- Summer Food Service Program for Children DEADLINE: September 9, 2011 For more information: http://www.fns.usda.gov/ora/menu/DemoProjects/SummerFood/Announcement.htm ------------- 4) Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (NSF) The Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) provides awards to Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions to promote high quality science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education, research, and outreach. TCUP-eligible institutions are predominantly two-year and community colleges. Support is available to TCUP-eligible institutions (see the Additional Eligibility subsection of Section IV of this solicitation) for Planning Grants, Initiation Projects, Broadening Participation Research in STEM Education (BPR) Projects, Targeted STEM Infusion Projects (TSIP), and Research Initiation Awards (RIA). Through these mechanisms, along with collaborations with other National Science Foundation (NSF) units and its work with other organizations, TCUP aims to increase Native individuals' participation in STEM careers and the quality of STEM programs at TCUP-eligible institutions. TCUP strongly encourages the inclusion of activities that will benefit veterans. Planning Grant Proposals; Broadening Participation Research in STEM Education Proposals - Full Proposal Accepted Anytime Initiation Project Proposals - Full Proposal Deadline Date: July 21, 2011 Proposals for Research Initiation Awards - Full Proposal Deadline Date: August 4, 2011 Targeted STEM Infusion Project Proposals - Full Proposal Deadline Date: August 4, 2011 DEADLINE: Deadlines vary For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5483&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click ------------- 5) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (NSF) The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) seeks to increase the number of students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) receiving associate or baccalaureate degrees in established or emerging fields within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Type 1 proposals are solicited that provide for full implementation efforts at academic institutions. Type 2 proposals are solicited that support educational research projects on associate or baccalaureate degree attainment in STEM. Expected Number of Awards: 20 Estimated Total Program Funding: $30,000,000 DEADLINE: September 27, 2011 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf11550 ------------- 6) Water Sustainability and Climate (NSF) The goal of the Water Sustainability and Climate (WSC) solicitation is to understand and predict the interactions between the water system and climate change, land use (including agriculture, managed forest and rangeland systems), the built environment, and ecosystem function and services through place-based research and integrative models. Studies of the water system using models and/or observations at specific sites singly or in combination that allow for spatial and temporal extrapolation to other regions, as well as integration across the different processes in that system are encouraged, especially to the extent that they advance the development of theoretical frameworks and predictive understanding. Specific topics of interest include:* Developing theoretical frameworks and models that incorporate the linkages and feedbacks among atmospheric, terrestrial, aquatic, oceanic, and social processes that can be used to predict the potential impact of (1) climate variability and change, (2) land use and (3) human activity on water systems on decadal to centennial scales in order to provide a basis for adaptive management of water resources.* Determining the inputs, outputs, and potential changes in water budgets and water quality in response to (1) climate variability and change, (2) land use and (3) human activity, and the effect of these changes on Biogeochemical cycles, water quality, long-term chemical transport and transformation, terrestrial, aquatic and coastal ecosystems, landscape evolution and human settlements and behavior.* Determining how our built water systems and our governance systems can be made more reliable, resilient and sustainable to meet diverse and often conflicting needs, such as minimizing consumption of water for energy generation, industrial and agricultural/forest rangeland production and built environment requirements, reuse for both potable and non-potable needs, ecosystem protection, and flood control and storm water management.This activity enables interagency cooperation on one of the most pressing problems of the millennium--water sustainability --how it is likely to affect our world, and how we can proactively plan for its consequences. It allows the partner agencies--National Science Foundation (NSF) and the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA/NIFA) -to combine resources to identify and fund the most meritorious and highest-impact projects that support their respective missions, while eliminating duplication of effort and fostering collaboration between agencies and the investigators they support. Successful proposals are expected to study water systems in their entirety and to enable a new interdisciplinary paradigm in water research. Proposals that do not broadly integrate across the biological sciences, geosciences, engineering, and social sciences may be returned without review. Proposals may establish new observational sites or utilize existing sites and facilities already supported by NSF (National Science Foundation) or other federal and state agencies (e.g. USGS (US Geological Survey), USEPA (US Environmental Protection Agency) , USDA/ARS/FS (US Department of Agriculture/Agricultural Research Station/Forest Service), NOAA(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration)). Expected Number of Awards: 26 Estimated Total Program Funding: $31,000,000 Award Ceiling: $5,000,000 DEADLINE: October 19, 2011 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf11551 ------------- 7) Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems (NSF) The Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems (CNH) is a multidirectorate program jointly operated by three NSF directorates (Biological Sciences; Geosciences; and Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences). Other NSF units (including the Directorate for Engineering, the Directorate for Education and Human Resources, the Office of International Science and Engineering, and the Office of Polar Programs) may also participate in evaluation of proposals and, when appropriate, in funding awards. The CNH Program is one of a portfolio of existing and new programs and competitions that are part of an NSF-wide investment effort focusing on Science, Engineering, and Education for Sustainability (SEES). SEES aims to generate the discoveries and capabilities in climate and energy science and engineering needed to inform societal actions that lead to environmental and economic sustainability. The CNH Program aims to support basic research and related activities that enhance fundamental understanding of the complex interactions within and among natural and human systems, with special emphasis placed on the coupling between human and natural systems. CNH supports three types of activities: 1) CNH Large Interdisciplinary Research Projects. Awards range from $500,000 to $1,500,000 for 2-5 years. 2) CNH Interdisciplinary Team Exploratory Projects to facilitate interaction and active research activities necessary to enable researchers from multiple fields to engage in effective interdisciplinary research. Emphasis is on the conduct of research and potential outcomes, not on plans and proposals for future research. Awards range from $150,000 to $250,000 for 1-2 years. 3) CNH Research Coordination Networks (CNH-RCNs) focusing on the dynamics of coupled natural and human systems to advance or create new directions in research or education, with innovative ideas for implementing novel networking strategies especially encouraged. Awards range from $250,000 to $500,000 for 5 years. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13681&from=fund DEADLINE: November 15, 2011 For more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10612/nsf10612.htm ------------- 8) Epidemiology of Drug Abuse (NIH) This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), is intended to support research projects with the R01 mechanism to enhance our understanding of the nature, extent, distribution, etiology, and consequences of drug use, abuse, and addiction across individuals, families, communities, and diverse population groups. This Program strongly encourages applications that address multiple levels of causation, reflecting the breadth of epidemiology research, that are transdisciplinary in nature and apply novel methods that allow for the advancement of science (e.g., those that investigate interplay among genetic, environmental, and developmental factors, or those that examine how aspects of social environments affect health outcomes), as well as those that take advantage of the investments made by NIH and other funders by using existing data to inform our understanding of drug abuse epidemiology and etiology in a creative and cost efficient manner. **(R01) Open Date (Earliest Submission Date) September 5, 2011 Deadline: February 5, 2012 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-230.html **(R21) Open Date (Earliest Submission Date) September 16, 2011 Deadline: February 16, 2012 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-231.html **(R03) Open Date (Earliest Submission Date) September 16, 2011 Deadline: February 16, 2012 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-232.html DEADLINE: Deadlines vary For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-230.html ------------- 9) Novel Interventions and Collaborations to Improving the Safe Use of Medications (U01) (NIH) As part of FDA's Safe Use Initiative: Collaborating to Reduce Preventable Harm, FDA will identify drug/drug classes or therapeutic areas associated with preventable harm. The mission of the Safe use Initiative is to seek solutions to preventable harm associated with suboptimal use of regulated prescription and over the counter medications. The approach is to involve cross sector collaborations with other parts of healthcare committed to medication safety. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), issued by FDA, will provide resources for research to characterize preventable harm associated with specific FDA regulated drugs, identify sources (root causes) of the preventable harm and for the development and implementation of interventions to reduce the preventable harm. Expected Number of Awards: 5 Estimated Total Program Funding: $250,000 Award Ceiling: $50,000 DEADLINE: July 18, 2011 For more information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=100053 ------------- 10) Promoting Health Policy and Disease Prevention (DHHS) The purpose of the program is to create, evaluate, test, and otherwise inform health policy development that will aid CDC in creating and advancing health policies that positively affect health at the population level. The objectives of this cooperative agreement support and align with Healthy People 2020 as it is expected to serve multiple program areas as well as support cross-cutting initiatives. This cross-cutting initiative will: *Identify evidence-based and promising policy interventions that improve population health by conducting analyses, reviewing published literature and/or assessing case studies at the state, tribal, territorial, local, national level, and writing policy briefs or memos on these evidence-based and promising policies. Policy interventions may include health and cross-sector policies that impact health in a range of settings, such as policies that encourage healthier food choices in school or workplace cafeterias, or incorporate avenues for physical activity into plans for local residential or commercial development. *Develop and implement methods to promulgate and replicate successful or promising policy interventions. Activities may include developing and implementing a strategy to communicate the value of a policy intervention or to spotlight or acknowledge successful policy implementation by convening a lecture series, developing educational and communications materials, coordinating an awards program to recognize successful policy efforts and initiatives, or placing "earned media" pieces. Activities may also include, developing key messages that convey the value of specific policies to support policy implementation or identifying model cross-sector stakeholder engagement strategies to inform policy formulation and implementation, including coordination of stakeholders in local and state government, business and private industry, public health, and health care delivery. *Analyze, assess, and formulate, policy approaches based on evidence and current research on feasible, effective policies that improve health. Solicit stakeholder input and subject matter expertise to assist in drafting of relevant, feasible, and evidence-based policies. Expected Number of Awards: 8 Estimated Total Program Funding: $5,000,000 Award Ceiling: $1,000,000 DEADLINE: August 1, 2011 For more information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=99795 ------------- 11) Cooperative Study Group for Autoimmune Disease Prevention (U01) (NIH) This FOA issued by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), and National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), National Institutes of Health, solicits applications from institutions or consortia of institutions to participate in a cooperative study group focused on prevention of human autoimmune disease. For the purpose of this FOA, prevention of autoimmune disease is defined as halting the development of an autoimmune disease prior to clinical onset by means other than global immunosuppression. The study group has as its foundation a set of cooperative agreements coordinated by a Steering Committee, and also draws upon an Infrastructure and Opportunities Fund to support a range of innovative, collaborative, and pilot/feasibility projects. Open Date (Earliest Submission Date) September 7, 2011 Letter of Intent Due Date October 7, 2011 Application Due Date(s) November 8, 2011, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. DEADLINE: October 7, 2011 For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-11-034.html ------------- 12) NICHD Continuing Education Training Programs (NIH) The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) invites applications for grants to develop and conduct short-term continuing education programs to improve the knowledge and skills of a broad-based community of biomedical and behavioral researchers conducting research on reproductive, developmental, behavioral, social, and rehabilitative processes that determine the health and well-being of newborns, infants, children, adults, families, and populations, and to disseminate course materials and instructional experience to the scientific community. The program should include both didactic and hands-on experiences. Programs focusing on uses of model organisms are also encouraged. Open Date (Earliest Submission Date) August 25, 2011 DEADLINE: January 25, 2012 For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-233.html ------------- 13) Spatial Uncertainty: Data, Modeling, and Communication (NIH) The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to support innovative research that identifies sources of spatial uncertainty (i.e., inaccuracy or instability of spatial or geographic information) in public health data, incorporates the inaccuracy or instability into statistical methods, and develops novel tools to visualize the nature and consequences of spatial uncertainty. **(R01) PA-11-238 Open Date (Earliest Submission Date) September 5, 2011; Deadline: Feb 5, 2012 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-238.html **(R21) PA-11-239 Open Date (Earliest Submission Date) September 16, 2011; Deadline: Feb 16, 2012 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-239.html **(R03) PA-11-240 Open Date (Earliest Submission Date)September 16, 2011; Deadline: Feb 16, 2012 http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-240.html DEADLINE: February 5, 2012 For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-238.html ------------- 14) Advancing International Communication and Coordination on the Mitigation of Short-Lived Climate Forcers (DOS) The Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs' (OES) Office of Global Change and Office of Environmental Policy at the Department of State announce the Request for Applications (RFA) for a project to advance international communication and coordination on short-lived climate forcers (SLCFs). The purpose is to initiate a process to: (1) increase information on existing SLCF inventories, efforts and mitigation opportunities; 2) build the capacity of developing countries to take domestic action on SLCFs; (3) disseminate best practices; and 4) develop a framework for future international cooperation on SLCFs. The agreement awarded will use FY 2010 Economic Support Funds. SLCFs represent a major opportunity to reduce emissions that contribute to near-term global and regional climate impacts affecting developing countries, with mitigation options available at lower cost in many instances than opportunities to mitigate carbon dioxide. No concerted global effort addresses SLCFs in the aggregate. To address this gap, the State Department plans to build the capacity of developing countries to take domestic action on SLCFs and launch a broad coordinating effort that supports and builds upon current SLCF mitigation efforts already underway. The main activities to achieve these goals may include a seminar for developing country policymakers, two workshops on SLCF inventories and best approaches and practices for mitigation, research into existing SLCF efforts and mitigation opportunities, and dissemination of these best practices and related information. The successful applicant will be able to explain how their proposal is particularly appropriate for achieving the expected outputs of the SLCF Initiative, which include (1) better-informed developing country governments and non-government entities interested in serving as partners and champions of SLCF work; (2) identification of priority areas for SLCF emissions research and mitigation in developing countries; (3) a report compiling a global inventory of SLCF mitigation actions, focusing on developing countries; and (4) a website and other outreach materials to disseminate the inventory to developing country policy makers and stakeholders, and to support a framework for future cooperation. Eligibility is limited to non-profit/nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) subject to section 501 (c) (3) of the U. S. tax code, foreign not-for-profit organizations, educational institutions, and to public international organizations. Applicants must provide evidence that they have significant experience in planning and implementing international meetings and events. Applicants must also possess relevant in-house SLCF subject matter expertise, or demonstrate their ability to partner with an outside organization with the requisite expertise. Applicants are encouraged to partner or to engage with other institutions to leverage available funds. Proposals should demonstrate creativity, substance, and relevance to OES's goal of advancing international communication and coordination on SLCFs. A cooperative agreement for up to 400,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2010 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded, contingent upon Congressional Notification of funds, for work that fosters international communication and coordination on SLCFs. The initial period of performance will be for two years. Funding authority rests in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended. http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=100433 DEADLINE: July 19, 2011 For more information: http://www.grantsolutions.gov/gs/preaward/previewPublicAnnouncement.do?id=12568 ------------- 15) NOAA Science Collaboration Program Funding Opportunity Number: NOAA-NWS-NWSPO-2012-2003074 The NOAA Science Collaboration Program represents an effort to support the development of undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers and scientists with expertise in NOAA-related sciences. This will be accomplished through collaborations between these scientists and professionals in areas of mutual interest across the full spectrum of NOAA sciences. It is expected that some of the scientists will collaborate onsite at NOAA facilities and laboratories. NOAA will also support associated workshops that will serve to further enhance collaborative relationships. Through this funding opportunity, NOAA is also interested in supporting research that evaluates the impact of NOAA-related science to society and seeks to find ways to determine how environmental and related sciences can be communicated and utilized more effectively to protect life and property, assist decision makers, and enhance economic development. DEADLINE: July 20, 2011 For more information: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=100473 ------------- 16) University Partnership Research Grants for the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) (DHHS) The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) plans to provide funds to support new research regarding the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) program. These University Partnership grants to researchers and scholars are expected to augment the national evaluations of the HPOG demonstrations by focusing on questions relevant to career track education and training programs in the health professions and related labor market issues. The grants are intended to support research to inform and improve HPOG program performance and policy decisions and solutions, particularly for underserved populations. For more information about the HPOG program, see the original announcements at http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2010-ACF-OFA-FY-0124 and http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2010-ACF-OFA-FX-0126. The awardees for the HPOG grants are listed on the Office of Family Assistance, Administration for Children and Family website http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ofa/hpog_public_list.html. Expected Number of Awards: 5 Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000 Award Ceiling: $500,000 DEADLINE: August 5, 2011 For more information: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2011-ACF-OPRE-PH-0145 ------------- 17) Explorer Awards (Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI)) The Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative (SFARI) offers Explorer Awards, which provide one-time grants up to $50,000 to support exploratory experiments that will strengthen hypotheses and lead to the formulation of competitive applications for subsequent larger-scale funding by SFARI or other organizations. Innovative, high risk/high impact proposals are encouraged, especially from junior and senior investigators who are new to the field of autism, but who have expertise that could be brought to bear on this complex disorder. Studies can focus on gene discovery, molecular mechanisms, circuits, anatomy, and cognition and behavior. DEADLINE: Ongoing For more information: http://sfari.org/explorer-awards-rfa ------------- 18) David C. Lincoln Fellowships in Land Value Taxation The David C. Lincoln Fellowships in Land Value Taxation provide $20,000 to $30,000 per year, renewable for up to 3 years, to encourage scholars to undertake new work in the basic theory of land value taxation or its application to specific issues, domestic or international. The research may deal with land value taxation from the perspective of economic analysis, legal theory and practice, political science, administrative feasibility, valuation techniques, or other approaches to achieve a better understanding of land value taxation as a component of fiscal systems. DEADLINE: September 1, 2011 For more information: http://www.lincolninst.edu/education/dcl_fellowships.asp ------------- 19) Guggenheim Fellowships (John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation) The John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation offers fellowships for advanced professionals in all fields (natural sciences, social sciences, creative arts) except the performing arts. DEADLINE: September 15, 2011 For more information: http://www.gf.org/applicants ------------- 20) Visiting Scholars (Russell Sage Foundation) The Russell Sage Foundation annually awards up to 19 residential fellowships to scholars in the social sciences, who are at least several years beyond the Ph.D. The award allows these Visiting Scholars to pursue their research and writing at the Foundation for up to 10 months. Visiting Scholar positions begin September 1 and ordinarily run through June 30. Each scholar is provided with an office at the Foundation, research assistance, computer and library facilities, salary support for the academic year of up to $110,000 and, for scholars outside the greater New York City area, a subsidized apartment nearby the Foundation offices. DEADLINE: September 30, 2011 For more information: http://www.russellsage.org/how-to-apply/apply-visiting-scholar ------------- 21) Psychology Beyond Borders Mission Awards Psychology Beyond Borders makes Mission Awards of $5,000-$15,000 for 1 year to applicants affiliated with a university or non-profit organization. The focus areas for 2012 are: 1) repetitive and chronic exposure to disaster, including research into the effects of repeated exposure and specific intervention methods for repeatedly exposed populations; 2) the role of economic loss or empowerment in psychosocial issues post-disaster, including research on the role of financial stress in post-disaster recovery and the impact of small or large-scale development programs in recovery; 3) preparedness and resilience, including research and service projects designed to teach and evaluate programs to prepare people for disasters and improve resilience; and 4) prevention, including research and service programs aimed at peace building and nonviolent conflict resolution. DEADLINE: September 30, 2011 For more information: http://psychologybeyondborders.com/UserFiles/Mission%20Awards/Call%20for%20Proposals_2012.pdf ------------- 22) Kistler Prize (Foundation for the Future) The Foundation for the Future requests nominations for the $100,000 annual Kistler Prize to recognize original contributions to the understanding of the connection between the human genome and human society, especially those contributions stemming from research conducted with courage and conviction despite opposition from peers or the public. DEADLINE: September 30, 2011 For more information: http://www.futurefoundation.org/awards/kpr_home.htm ------------- 23) Environmental History Fellowshiips (American Society for Environmental History) The American Society for Environmental History offers $1,000 fellowships to help fund research and travel (to an archive or manuscript repository) in the field of environmental history for faculty (Hays Research Fellowship) or Ph.D. students (Rothman Research Fellowship). DEADLINE: September 30, 2011 For more information: http://aseh.net/awards-funding ------------- 24) Anthropology and Environment Small Grants (American Anthropology Association) Members of the American Anthropology Association who also belong to the Anthropology & Environment Section are eligible to apply for small grants from $100-$2,000 to support 1) organization of workshops or symposia; 2) pilot projects to disseminate information; 3) projects to assist in program or institution building on environmental problem-solving. Proposals may address local, national or global concerns, issues, or problems. DEADLINE: September 30, 2011 For more information: http://www.eanth.org/Awards.php?Award=SmallGrants.htm ------------- 25) 2011-12 California Architectural Foundation WilliamTurnbull Competition: Drylands Design: An Open Ideas Competition for Retrofitting the American West Recognizing that the West requires new, integrated architectures, infrastructures, and urbanisms that promote adaptation and resilience, Drylands Design seeks innovation in architecture, urban design, landscape architecture, regional planning, and infrastructure design. Teams are invited to address water supply, water quality, water access, and the interdependency of water and energy. Drylands Design seeks visionary proposals from multidisciplinary design teams that anticipate science and policy perspectives as necessary dimensions of intelligent design response, and exploit beauty as an instrument of resilience and adaptation. Awards will include multiple prizes in two categories: Professional and Student. Teams selected from the Professional category will receive research grants to develop and present their work at the Arid Lands Institutes Drylands Design Conference in Burbank, California, March 22-24, 2012. Selected entries will be included in exhibitions and publications. DEADLINE: December 15, 2011 For more information: http://drylandscompetition.org/ ------------- 26) Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program Advance Notice (HUD) The Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program (Program) supports metropolitan and multijurisdictional planning efforts that integrate housing, land use, economic and workforce development, transportation, and infrastructure investments in a manner that empowers jurisdictions to consider the interdependent challenges of: (1) economic competitiveness and revitalization; (2) social equity, inclusion, and access to opportunity; (3) energy use and climate change; and (4) public health and environmental impact. The Program places a priority on investing in partnerships, including nontraditional partnerships (e.g., arts and culture, recreation, public health, food systems, regional planning agencies and public education entities) that translate the Livability Principles (Section I.C.1) into strategies that direct long-term development and reinvestment, demonstrate a commitment to addressing issues of regional significance, use data to set and monitor progress toward performance goals, and engage stakeholders and residents in meaningful decision-making roles. Funding Opportunity Number: FR-5559-N-01 Estimated Total Program Funding: $67,000,000 Award Ceiling: $5,000,000 Award Floor: $400,000 CFDA Number(s): 14.703 DEADLINE: No applications or pre-applications are being taken at this time. A Notice of Funding Availability will be published on Grants.gov at a future date. 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