Grant OpportuntiesCllick on the link to view more details of the grant opportunity. For questions or assistance, contact Arlene Hunt in the Other Possible Grant Opportunties can be found on:Grant Opportunity DetailsNSF - Major Research Instrumention - MRIScope: The NSF invites applications to acquire or develop major state-of-the-art research instrumentation for shared inter and/or intra organization use, including research and research training. Deadline: January 22, 2009 Funds: $115 nillion in fiscal year 2009, including up to $20 million for mid-scale insturment acquisition (between $2 and 4 million each). The maximum request is $4 million for acquistion proposals and $2 million for development proposals. The minimum grant is $100,000. Areas: The program aims to: 1)Support acquisition of major instrumentation 2)Foster development of the next generation of instrumentation 3)Enable academic departments, disciplinary and cross discipline units and multi-organization collaborations to integrate research with education 4)Support instrumentation that exploits investments in cyberinfrastructure )Promotes academic and private sector partnerships For full proposal details go to www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09502/nsf09502.htm or go to www.nsf.gov and do a search on Major Instrumentation or solicitation # 09-502 NSF - CCLI ProgramA revised version of the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), NSF 09-1, was issued on October 1, 2008 and is effective for proposals submitted on or after January 5, 2009. Please be advised that the guidelines contained in NSF 09-1 apply to proposals submitted in response to this funding opportunity. Proposers who opt to submit prior to January 5th, 2009, must also follow the guidelines contained in NSF 09-1. One of the most significant changes to the PAPPG is implementation of the mentoring provisions of the America COMPETES Act. Each proposal that requests funding to support postdoctoral researchers must include, as a separate section within the 15-page project description, a description of the mentoring activities that will be provided for such individuals. Proposals that do not include a separate section on mentoring activities within the Project Description will be returned without review (see the PAPP Guide Part I: Grant Proposal Guide Chapter II.C.2.d for further information).
SYNOPSIS NSF - Science, Technology and SocietyScope: The NSF seeks proposals that examine historical, philosophical and scoiological questions that arise in connection with science, engineering and technology and their interactions with society. Deadline: February 1, 2009 $9 million dollars in funds Eligibilty: varies by type of support, whcih includes: scholar awards; standard research grants and grants for collaborative research; postdoctoral fellowships; doctoral dissertation research improvement grants; small grants for training and research; conference and workshop awards. Areas: NSF supports grants in the following categories: studies of ethics and values in science and technology; studies in history and philosophy of science and technology; social studies of science and technology; and studies in policy on science and techology. For more information: www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08553/nsf08553.htm NEA Universal Design Leadership Project FY2009http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=43227 FY-2009 Horn Food Price Crisis Response for Ethiopia Granthttp://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=43228 Soldier Research, Development, Engineering (DoD)www.grants.gov/search/basic.do (enter FON "07-09") Broadening Participation Research Initiation Grants in Engineering (BRIGE)Full Proposal Deadline Date: February 13, 2009 Synopsis: The Directorate for Engineering (ENG) at the National Science Foundation offers a research initiation grant funding opportunity with the goal of broadening participation to all engineers including members from groups underrepresented in the engineering disciplines. These grants are intended to increase the diversity of researchers in engineering disciplines to initiate research programs early in their careers, including those from underrepresented groups, engineers at minority serving institutions, and persons with disabilities. By providing these funding opportunities, ENG intends to further broaden participation of engineering researchers who share NSF's commitment to diversity in the following ways:
Awards are for 24 months and are limited to a maximum of $175,000 total costs (direct plus indirect). Principal Investigators must be U.S. citizens or lawfully admitted U.S. permanent residents at the time of application; visa-holders are not eligible. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503160&org=NSF&sel_org=NSF Innovations in Engineering Education, Curriculum, and Infrastructure (IEECI)Full Proposal Deadline: April 30, 2008 (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time) Synopsis: The Innovations in Engineering Education, Curriculum, and Infrastructure (IEECI) program supports research which addresses three basic issues related to engineering education: (1) how students best learn the ideas, principles, and practices to become creative and innovative engineers, and how this learning is measured; and (2) research that helps the community understand how to better attract a more talented and diverse student body, in particular U.S. citizens and permanent residents, to all levels of engineering study. This would also include research to understand how to increase student interest in engineering by leveraging partnerships among engineering schools, school districts and exemplary non-profit organizations to recruit and retain engineering students. Finally (3), this program will support projects to investigate potential models for the evaluation of and assessment of how successful teaching, advising, and mentoring leads to improved retention and graduation, and ultimately, to a sound business model for engineering education. Contact Info: Susan C. Kemnitzer, telephone: (703) 292-5347, email: skemnitz@nsf.gov Sally Wood, 585N, telephone: (703)292-7107, fax: (703)292-9057, email: slwood@nsf.gov http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08542/nsf08542.htm Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)Full Proposal Deadline(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): Synopsis: The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. This solicitation features two mechanisms for support of student research: (1) REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based in a single discipline or academic department, or on interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension are welcome. A partnership with the Department of Defense supports REU Sites in DoD-relevant research areas. (2) REU Supplements may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects or may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements. Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. Students may not apply to NSF to participate in REU activities. Students apply directly to REU Sites and should consult the directory of active REU Sites on the Web at http://www.nsf.gov/crssprgm/reu/reu_search.cfm. http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07569/nsf07569.htm Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities: Departmental Multi-User Instrumentation (CRIF:MU)Deadline: June 23, 2009 Synopsis: The Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities Program (CRIF) is structured to enable the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemistry to respond to a variety of needs for infrastructure that promotes research and education in areas traditionally supported by the Division (NSF Chemistry Homepage). The Departmental Multi-User Instrumentation component of CRIF (CRIF:MU) provides funds to universities, colleges, and consortia thereof for the purchase of multi-user instruments. The maximum request is $500,000 for instrumentation. Additional funds may be requested for personnel who are needed to support cyber-enhanced projects. Other components of CRIF include:
Contacts: Wade Sisk, 1055, telephone: (703) 292-4454, fax: (703) 292-9037, email: wsisk@nsf.gov Carlos A. Murillo, 1055, telephone: (703) 292-4970, fax: (703) 292-9037, email: cmurillo@nsf.gov Khaleelah Po Rome, 1048, telephone: (703) 292-8441, fax: (703) 292-8441, email: kporome@nsf.gov http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08539/nsf08539.htm Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) ProgramDeadline: July 22, 2009 Synopsis: CAREER: The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations. Such activities should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. NSF encourages submission of CAREER proposals from junior faculty members at all CAREER-eligible organizations and especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. PECASE: Each year NSF selects nominees for the Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) from among the most meritorious new CAREER awardees. Selection for this award is based on two important criteria: 1) innovative research at the frontiers of science and technology that is relevant to the mission of the sponsoring organization or agency, and 2) community service demonstrated through scientific leadership, education or community outreach. These awards foster innovative developments in science and technology, increase awareness of careers in science and engineering, give recognition to the scientific missions of the participating agencies, enhance connections between fundamental research and national goals, and highlight the importance of science and technology for the Nation’s future. Individuals cannot apply for PECASE. These awards are initiated by the participating federal agencies. At NSF, up to twenty nominees for this award are selected each year from among the PECASE-eligible CAREER awardees who are most likely to become the leaders of academic research and education in the twenty-first century. The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy makes the final selection and announcement of the awardees. http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08557/nsf08557.htm Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers (ADVANCE)Letter of Intent Due: January 20, 2009 Synopsis: The goal of the ADVANCE program is to develop systemic approaches to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers, thereby contributing to the development of a more diverse science and engineering workforce. Creative strategies to realize this goal are sought from women and men. Members of underrepresented minority groups and individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Proposals that address the participation and advancement of women with disabilities and women from underrepresented minority groups are particularly encouraged. Proposals from primarily undergraduate institutions, teaching intensive colleges, community colleges, minority-serving institutions (e.g. Tribal Colleges and Universities, Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic-Serving Institutions), women's colleges, and institutions primarily serving persons with disabilities are encouraged. In 2009-2010, this program will support the following types of ADVANCE Projects: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09504/nsf09504.htm?govDel=USNSF_25 Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE)Preliminary Proposal Due: February 26, 2009 Full Proposal Deadline: August 4, 2009 Synopsis: The Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) program seeks to catalyze a higher level of international engagement in the U.S. science and engineering community by supporting innovative, international research and education collaborations. The program will enable U.S. scientists and engineers to establish collaborative relationships with international colleagues in order to advance new knowledge and discoveries at the frontiers of science and engineering and to promote the development of a diverse, globally-engaged U.S. scientific and engineering workforce. International partnerships are, and will be, increasingly indispensable in addressing many critical science and engineering problems. As science and engineering discoveries result more and more from international collaboration, U.S. researchers and educators must be able to operate effectively in teams comprised of partners from different nations and cultural backgrounds. The PIRE program will support bold, forward-looking research whose successful outcome results from all partners—U.S. and foreign—providing unique contributions to the research endeavor. It is also intended to facilitate greater student preparation for and participation in international research collaboration, and to contribute to the development of a diverse, globally-engaged U.S. science and engineering workforce. The program aims to support partnerships that will strengthen the capacity of institutions, multi-institutional consortia, and networks to engage in and benefit from international research and education collaborations.
Math and Science Partnerships (MSP)Full Proposal Deadline: February 17, 2009 Synopsis: The Math and Science Partnership (MSP) program is a major research and development effort that supports innovative partnerships to improve K-12 student achievement in mathematics and science. MSP projects are expected to raise the achievement levels of all students and significantly reduce achievement gaps in the mathematics and science performance of diverse student populations. In order to improve the mathematics and science achievement of the Nation's students, MSP projects contribute to what is known in mathematics and science education and serve as models that have a sufficiently strong evidence/research base to improve the mathematics and science education outcomes for all students. NSF's MSP program coordinates its effort with the Mathematics and Science Partnerships program of the U.S. Department of Education in the expectation that effective innovations in mathematics and science education will be disseminated into wider practice. The two programs are significant components of the America COMPETES Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-69). http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09507/nsf09507.htm?govDel=USNSF_25 Grant Opportuntities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI)http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09516/nsf09516.htm?govDel=USNSF_25 Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials (PREM)Full Proposal Deadline: March 5, 2009 http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09518/nsf09518.htm?govDel=USNSF_25 Department of Defense - ARL/ARO Broad Agency Announcement - RevisedFull Proposal Deadline: September 11, 2009 http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=43439 |
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