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Use the Links at the Right to navigate amongst the various sections of this archived Funding Alert newsletter. Download Issue: Katrina Media Fellowships The Open Society Institute (OSI) offers the Katrina Media Fellowships competition in response to critical issues laid bare by Hurricane Katrina. The fellowships will support dynamic print and radio journalists, photographers, and documentary filmmakers to generate and improve media coverage of issues in the Gulf Region exposed by Katrina. OSI expects to award 12-15 one-year fellowships ($15,000-$35,000) in mid-May 2006. Applicants may be affiliated with news organizations or may be freelance journalists, photographers, or filmmakers. Applicants may apply jointly but the fellowship award will still not exceed $35,000. Deadline: Mar. 31. Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Program The Department of Education seeks applications for the Arts in Education Model Development and Dissemination Program (AEMDD). The program supports the enhancement, expansion, documentation, evaluation, and dissemination of innovative, cohesive models that are based on research and have demonstrated that they effectively: 1) integrate standards-based arts education into the core elementary and middle school curricula; 2) strengthen standards-based arts instruction in these grades; and 3) improve students' academic performance, including their skills in creating, performing, and responding to the arts. One or more local educational agencies (LEAs) may work in partnership with an institution of higher education. Deadline: Apr. 7. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 6, 2006. Also see this listing:
21st Century Museum Professionals The Institute of Museum and Library Services seeks applications for the 21st Century Museum Professionals program. This program supports a range of activities, including professional training in all areas of museum operations and leadership development. Projects should benefit multiple institutions or diverse constituencies. The award range is $500,000 -- $15,000. Deadline: Mar. 15. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, January 24, 2006. Take 'Em Boating Grant Program The National Safe Boating Council invites applications for the Take'em Boating Grant Program to promote and develop interest in boating for future generations. The program should also promote the future of the marine industry through environmental education and safety awareness. The award is one cash grant of up to $5000 to be used for the enhancement or development of a youth-oriented hands-on boating program. Deadline: Mar. 15. WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, February 5, 2006. 4-H Literacy Education Mini-Grants The National 4-H Council invites applications for the 4-H Literacy Education Mini-Grants. The program offers a limited number of youth grants in the amount of $500 to $2,000 to 4-H/Extension groups in local communities, in counties, and at the state level. This program provides opportunities for young people and adults to address critical literacy needs of youth and their families. Deadline: Mar. 17. National Bicycle and Pedestrian Clearinghouse The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requests applications to establish and operate a National Bicycle and Pedestrian Clearinghouse. Competition under this opportunity is restricted to not-for-profit organizations. Deadline: Mar. 17. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 8, 2006. Community-Based Abstinence Education Program The Family and Youth Services Bureau accepts applications for the development and implementation of the Community-Based Abstinence Education Program. The purpose of this program is to educate young people and create an environment within communities that supports teen decisions to postpone sexual activity until marriage. Acceptable applications will be designed to provide abstinence-until-marriage education for adolescents aged 12-18. The anticipated number of awards is 45-55, with funding ranges between $250,000 and $600,000. The individual award is $250,000-$600,000. Deadline: Mar. 27. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, January 26, 2006. Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) provides financial assistance through the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem-Solving Cooperative Agreement Program (EJ CPS).The program solicits applications from eligible affected local community-based organizations that are working on, or planning to work on, a project that addresses a local environmental and/or public health issue within their affected communities. Individuals; universities; state governments; local governments are not eligible to receive federal funds under this program. Deadline: Mar. 31. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 2, 2006. Environmental Justice Small Grants Program The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) solicits applications for the Environmental Justice Small Grants (EJSG) Program. The EJSG Program is a multimedia program designed to help communities understand and address their exposure to multiple environmental harms and risks. Eligible community-based organizations must be working on or planning to work on a project that addresses a local environmental and/or public health issue within their affected communities. Individuals; universities; state governments; local governments are not eligible to receive federal funds under this program. Deadline: Mar. 31. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 2, 2006. Early Childhood Educator Professional Development Program The Department of Education seeks applications for Early Childhood Educator Professional Development (ECEPD) Program. The purpose of the ECEPD program is to enhance the school readiness of young children, particularly disadvantaged young children, and to prevent them from encountering difficulties once they enter school, by improving the knowledge and skills of early childhood educators who work in communities that have high concentrations of children living in poverty. Eligible Applicants: A partnership that has not previously received an ECEPD grant and that consists of at least one entity from each of the following categories:
Deadline: Apr. 7. WEB LINK. Federal Register, February 1, 2006. Conservation Innovation Grants The US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), North Carolina State Office, seeks applications for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG). The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in conjunction with agricultural production. CIG funds projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. NRCS will accept applications for single- or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years, submitted to NRCS from eligible entities, including Federally-recognized Indian Tribes, State and local governments, and non-governmental organizations and individuals. Deadline: Apr. 21. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 8, 2006. Save Our History National Grant Program The History Channel accepts applications for the Save Our History National Grant Program. The program will award $250,000 in grants to historical organizations that partner with educators on unique rewarding projects that help students learn about and appreciate the history of their local community. History organizations can apply for up to $10,000. Projects must focus on a significant aspect of community history. Deadline: Jun. 2. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, February 10, 2006. Also see this listing:
Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics Education The Department of Education seeks applications for Congressional Academies for Students of American History and Civics Education. An applicant for a Congressional Academy must:
The estimated range of awards is $250,000-$700,000 for each 12-month budget period (up to 3 budget periods). Deadlines: Mar. 8 (letter of intent), Apr. 7 (application). WEB LINK. Federal Register, February 6, 2006. National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Digital Library The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites applications for the National Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Digital Library program. This program aims to establish a national digital library that will constitute an online network of learning environments and resources for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education at all levels. NSF expects to make approximately 16-22 awards as follows: Pathways: 1 to 2 new awards, up to $2,250,000 each; Supplements: 15 to 20 new awards, up to $75,000 each. Deadlines: Mar. 15 (letter of intent); May 1 (application). WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, February 5, 2006. Principal Leadership Professional Development Center to Support School Improvement to Ensure Access to, and Participation and Progress in the General Education Curriculum in the Least Restrictive Environment The Department of Education seeks applications for the Principal Leadership Professional Development Center to Support School Improvement to Ensure Access to, and Participation and Progress in the General Education Curriculum in the Least Restrictive Environment. The purposes of this program are to 1) help address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel--in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education--to work with infants or toddlers with disabilities, or children with disabilities; and 2) ensure that those personnel have the skills and knowledge--derived from practices that have been determined through research and experience to be successful--that are needed to serve those children. The budget ceiling is $285,000 for a single budget period of 12 months; the project period is up to 60 months. Deadline: Mar. 24. WEB LINK. Federal Register, February 9, 2006. NSF Advanced Learning Technologies The National Science Foundation seeks applications for the Advanced Learning Technologies (ALT) program. Through the ALT program, the NSF supports research that 1) enables radical improvements in learning through innovative computer and information technologies, and 2) advances research in computer science, information technology, learning, and cognitive science through the unique challenges posed by learning environments and learning technology platforms. Integrative research approaches that build across disciplines and establish tight linkages among theory, experiment, and design are strongly encouraged. Educational foci for ALT projects must include an area of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM), or general cross-cutting skills directly relevant to STEM. The estimated number of awards is 6-10 standard or continuing grants. Deadlines: May 4, 2006; Apr. 25, 2007; Apr. 25, 2008. Also see these listings:
Broad Agency Announcement in Support of the Technical Support Working Group: Sources Sought The Department of the Navy, Navy Engineering Logistics OfficeTechnical Support Working Group (TSWG), Arlington, VA, solicits concepts for innovative research and development projects. The mission areas are: Explosives Detection, Physical Security, and Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Countermeasures. The Broad Agency Announcement package and instructions will be available from the BAA Information Systems website. Deadline: Mar. 6. WEB LINK. FedBizzOpps, February 8, 2006. Terrestrial Carbon Processes Research The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Biological and Environmental Research, requests applications for carbon cycle research that will improve the understanding of Terrestrial Carbon Processes (TCP) and aid carbon cycle predictions related to climate change. Research should improve understanding of carbon processes includes attention to mechanisms that control net CO2 exchange between the atmosphere and terrestrial biosphere. Deadline: Mar. 21. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 3, 2006. Collaborative Diesel Emissions Reductions Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Regions 9 and 10 solicit proposals to fund projects that will demonstrate new, innovative or experimental applications, technologies, methods or approaches to reducing diesel emissions as part of the West Coast Collaborative. Funding will be in the form of cooperative agreements or grants for projects that reduce diesel emissions and protect human health and the environment. Deadline: Mar. 23. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, January 24, 2006. Conservation Innovation Grants The US Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, New Mexico State Office, seeks applications for Conservation Innovation Grants. The purpose of CIG is to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies while leveraging federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection in conjunction with agricultural production. Approximately $300,000 will be available in New Mexico for CIG in 2006. Deadline: Apr. 19. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 3, 2006. Athalie Richardson Irvin Clarke Prize The National Water Research Institute (NWRI) requests nominations for the Athalie Richardson Irvin Clarke Prize. The Clarke Prize is awarded annually to an outstanding individual who has demonstrated significant contributions in any of the following areas: the discovery, development, improvement, and/or understanding of the issues associated with water quality, quantity, technology, or public policy. The prize, which includes a gold medallion and $50,000 award, is presented every summer. Deadline: Apr. 1 (nomination). New Technology for Proteomics and Glycomics (SBIR/STTR) The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seek applications for New Technology for Proteomics and Glycomics (SBIR/STTR). This funding opportunity solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns that propose the development of broadly applicable research tools that address the core technical challenges in proteomics and glycomics. This includes but is not restricted to robotics, sample preparation and pre-fractionation, analytical separations, gel and array imaging, quantitation, mass spectrometry, intelligent automated data acquisition, and improved informatics technologies. Deadlines: Apr. 1, Aug. 1, Dec. 1. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, January 24, 2006. National Integrated Water Quality Program -- Conservation Effects Assessment Project The US Department of Agriculture (CSREES) requests applications for the Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program-Conservation Effects Assessment Project (CEAP) to develop research, education, and extension projects aimed at improving the quality of water resources in agricultural watersheds across the Nation. CSREES anticipates that approximately $2.6 million will be available to support CEAP projects. CEAP responds to a need to conduct research that: 1) evaluates the impacts of interactions among conservation practices and their biophysical setting on water quality at the watershed scale; and 2) evaluates social and economic factors influencing implementation and maintenance of practices. Deadline: Apr. 11. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 3, 2006. Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program -- National Integrated Water Quality Program The US Department of Agriculture (CSREES) requests applications for the Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program - National Integrated Water Quality Program (NIWQP) to develop research, education, and extension projects aimed at improving the quality of water resources in agricultural watersheds across the Nation. CSREES anticipates that approximately $10,185,890 will be available for program support. Deadline: Apr. 11. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 3, 2006. Bioinformatics and Assays Development Program 2 (BIAD2) - BAA 06-01 The Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) has initiated a new Bioinformatics and Assay Development solicitation (BAA 06-01) to address a number of technology gaps and requirements for biodetection. This BAA comprises five separate Technical Topic Areas:
Deadline: Apr. 21. WEB LINK. FedBizzOpps, January 31, 2006. Methodological Advances in Benefit Transfer Methods The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, seeks applications for Methodological Advances in Benefit Transfer Methods. EPA seeks applicants proposing research designed to identify and reduce uncertainties and potential biases associated with benefit transfer methods. The agency anticipates making five awards of ~$200,000 per award, including direct and indirect costs. Deadline: May 16. Applications for Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program The US Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, Unified Export Strategy invites Applications for Technical Assistance for Specialty Crops Program. The program is designed to assist US organizations by providing funding for private and public sector projects and technical assistance that address sanitary, phytosanitary, and technical barriers that prohibit or threaten the export of US specialty crops. US specialty crops, for the purpose of the TASC Program, are defined to include all cultivated plants, or the products thereof, produced in the US, except wheat, feed grains, oilseeds, cotton, rice, peanuts, sugar, and tobacco. The award ceiling is $250,000. Deadline: Jul. 1. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 2, 2006. Also see these listings:
TRI-State SBIR Forum Featuring VA, NC and WVA The First Annual Tri-State SBIR Forum will be presented on March 21-23 in Roanoke, Virginia. The conference fee is $75. Hotel reservations must be made by Feb. 23 to receive the $68 meeting rate. Highlights of the conference include:
April IACUC 101 and 201 Workshops in Richmond, Virginia The NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare and Virginia Commonwealth University will co-sponsor two days of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Workshops, on April 19-20, in Richmond, Virginia. The first day is a traditional IACUC 101 course, which is a full day didactic and interactive training course that provides a basic yet comprehensive overview of the laws, regulations, and policies that govern the humane care and use of laboratory animals. The second day is a special IACUC 201 course, which takes the fundamentals of IACUC 101 and applies them to the process and mechanisms of ensuring compliance with a mock IACUC in the afternoon session to address complex scenarios. The program and registration information are posted on the website. INQUIRIES: Margaret Quinlan (Animal Welfare Program Specialist, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda MD) 301/402-4325 or 301/402-2803 (fax), quinlanm@od.nih.gov; WEB. NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, February 3, 2006. Major Affiliates to Join the Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet Clinical Network The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) has published a notice to inform potential applicants that the Type 1 Diabetes TrialNet plans to expand its clinical trial network of Affiliate sites by identifying institutions that are prepared to serve the role of a Major Affiliate . Major Affiliates will provide direct TrialNet presence in communities that do not now have a Clinical Center and will serve as clinical sites (treatment and follow-up) for TrialNet studies. Major Affiliates will receive direct infrastructure funding for TrialNet activities as well as reimbursement for patient care costs via a subcontract with the George Washington University TrialNet Coordinating Center. Deadline: Feb. 21. INQUIRIES: John Lachin, Sc.D. (TrialNet Coordinating Center PI, George Washington University, Rockville , MD) 301/881-9260, jml@biostat.bsc.gwu.edu; WEB. NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, February 3, 2006. NIH Director's Pioneer Award Program Amended and Corrected On Feb. 3, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) published Amendments and Corrections to the NIH Director's Pioneer Award Program. WEB. On Nov. 18, the NIH invited applications for the NIH Director's Pioneer Award Program, a High-Risk Research initiative of Research Teams of the Future. The program is meant to complement NIH's traditional, investigator-initiated grant programs by supporting individual scientists of exceptional creativity who propose pioneering approaches to major contemporary challenges in biomedical research. Biomedical research is defined broadly in this announcement as encompassing scientific investigations in the biological, behavioral, clinical, social, physical, chemical, computational, engineering, and mathematical sciences. Those at early to middle stages of their careers, women, and members of groups underrepresented in biomedical research are especially encouraged to apply. Approximately 5-10 awards of $500,000 in direct costs are anticipated for a total of up to $5 million per year for five years. Deadline: Feb. 27. WEB LINK. NIH Guide, November 18, 2005. Extension of NIH Bioengineering Research Grants The National Institutes of Health (NIH) informs potential applicants that the program announcement for the Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG) will remain active until a revision is issued later in 2006. The BRGs support multi-disciplinary research performed in a single laboratory or by a small number of investigators that applies an integrative, systems approach to develop knowledge and/or methods to prevent, detect, diagnose, or treat disease or to understand health and behavior. Deadlines: Jun. 1, Oct. 1, Feb.1. WEB LINK. NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, February 3, 2006. Notice of the NHLBI Program in Computational Modeling for Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Biologists: Introductory Courses The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has announced its intention to issue a Request for Applications (RFA) in early 2006 to support development, implementation, and evaluation of one week short courses to introduce computational modeling approaches to biomedical researchers and clinician-scientists. Participants in these three distinct one-week courses, each offered twice a year, will learn to use computational tools, discover how these tools can complement experimental approaches, and apply computational models to specific research issues. The courses may also include an optional second phase of mentorship focused on applying computational modeling to the participant's research, which would reinforce and put into practical use the training received in the short course. The NHLBI has published the notice to encourage investigators who believe that they have sufficient expertise to begin considering applying for this RFA program. The receipt date for applications would be in the late spring of 2006. INQUIRIES: Jennie Larkin, Ph.D. (NIH Division of Heart and Vascular Disease, Bethesda, MD) 301/435-0513 or 301/480-1335 (fax), Larkinj2@mail.nih.gov; WEB. NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, February 3, 2006. Addendum to Preapplication for Interdisciplinary Research Consortium (X02) The National Institutes of Health, Interdisciplinary Research Implementation Group, has published an addendum to PAR-06-122, Preapplication for Interdisciplinary Research Consortium (X02), which was released in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on January 20, 2006 (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-06-122.html). For this program announcement, appendices are not allowed and will not be considered during the review process. Deadlines: Mar. 21 (letter of intent), Apr. 18 (application). WEB LINK. NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, February 3, 2006.
ANA Clinical Research Predoctoral Minority Fellowships The American Nurses Association (ANA), in collaboration with Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services (SAMHSA), invites applications for Clinical Research Predoctoral Fellowships. The ANA Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) offers the Clinical Research Predoctoral Fellowship to master's-prepared nurses committed to pursuing doctoral study on minority psychiatric/mental health and substance abuse issues. The research focus of the fellows include various aspects of mental health such as child abuse, violence in intimate relationships, mental health disorders (e.g., schizophrenia; depression; and post-traumatic stress syndrome, also called post-traumatic stress disorder), substance abuse, mental health service utilization, and stigma as barrier to mental health care and personal resilience. Deadline: Mar. 1. WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, February 10, 2006. Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship for 2007 The National Sea Grant Program and North Carolina Sea Grant announce the availability of the Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship for 2007. The program matches graduate students with "hosts" in the legislative or executive branches of the federal government or with appropriate associations or institutions. Fellows are selected annually from applications submitted through Sea Grant College Programs in individual states. The fellowships are all located in Washington DC, are one year in duration beginning February 2007, and offer a fellowship package of $41,500. Deadline: Mar. 10. William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship for Minority Students The Nonprofit Sector Research Fund, a grantmaking program of the Aspen Institute in Washington, DC, offers the William Randolph Hearst Endowed Fellowship three times annually. The fellowship, which is based on academic excellence and need, is open to both undergraduate and graduate students who are members of minority groups. The Hearst Fellow serves as an intern with the Fund. Through this program, the Fund seeks to introduce a diverse group of students to issues relating to philanthropy, volunteerism, and nonprofit organizations. Recipients may arrange with their colleges or universities to receive academic credit for this experience. A fellowship grant of between $2,500 and $5,000 will be awarded, depending on the recipient's educational level, financial need, and time commitment. Deadlines: Mar. 15, Jul. 15. Sea Grant Science Communications Fellowship North Carolina Sea Grant is accepting applications for its Science Communications Fellowship. The one-year fellowship is open to graduate students currently enrolled in a North Carolina university. The fellowship will focus on developing products to highlight projects funded by the NC Fishery Resource Grant Program and the NC Blue Crab Research Program. The two programs highlight fishery and habitat topics that are important not only along the North Carolina coast, but also across the state in terms of economic and environmental value. The fellowship includes a $26,000 stipend. The fellow will be based at the Sea Grant headquarters at NC State in Raleigh. Deadline: Mar. 17. Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program -- Prostate Cancer Training Award The Department of Defense, Office of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), accepts application for the Prostate Cancer Training Award. The award provides training opportunities focused on prostate cancer research or patient care to individuals in the early stages of their careers. These awards provide primarily salary support for the trainee and require the active involvement of a mentor who is an established prostate cancer researcher from an appropriate discipline (clinical research, pathology, urology, etc.). Applicants may apply for Predoctoral, Postdoctoral, and Medical Student Traineeships through this award mechanism. Deadline: Apr. 18. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 6, 2006. Also see these listings:
Caring for Carcinnoid Foundation-Request for Proposal The Caring for Carcinoid Foundation awards research grants to scientists whose work will unlock the genetic causes of carcinoid and lead to new, genetically targeted therapies. The foundation funds research that:
Funding amounts range from $50,000 - $150,000/yr for two years. Before approaching this foundation, please contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu. Deadlines: Mar. 1 (letter of intent), May 1 (application). Komen Professor of Survivorship Award The Komen Foundation invites nominations for the Professor of Survivorship, an award made to honor and support research and education that focuses on survivorship and quality of life issues for breast cancer survivors. A maximum of two awards will be made annually, and each award will include a gift of $20,000 for use in advancing breast cancer survivorship at the discretion of the professor. No institutional overhead will be allowed. Before approaching this foundation, please contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu. Deadline: Mar. 1. Antimicrobial Resistance The National Center for Infectious Disease (NCID/CDC) seeks applications for Antimicrobial Resistance. The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is two fold:
WEB LINK. NIH Guide, February 3, 2006. Exploring the Potential for HIV Eradication The American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) welcomes requests for targeted support for research projects in biomedical science relevant to Exploring the potential for HIV Eradication. Funding will be available for Research Grants ($100,000 direct costs plus up to 20% for indirect costs for one year) and Fellowships ($45,000 salary support plus $20,000 for supplies (total $110,000), and an additional $3,635 to support transportation, registration and lodging for one conference plus up to 10% for indirect costs) for each of two years. Before approaching this foundation, please contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu. Deadline: Mar. 7. National Parkinson Foundation -- Investigator-Initiated Research Grants Program The National Parkinson Foundation announces the Investigator-Initiated Research Grants Program. This program is designed to support basic research and clinical research projects that are directly relevant to the study of causes of and a cure for Parkinson disease. High-risk, high-yield projects are encouraged, provided that they are thoughtfully composed and reasonably likely to advance the state of the knowledge about Parkinson disease. Preference will be given to scientists who are at an early stage of their professional careers. Grants are for up to $40,000; no indirect costs are permitted. Before approaching this foundation, please contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu. Deadline: Mar. 13. WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, February 5, 2006. Emerging Infections Sentinel Networks The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has published a funding opportunity announcement entitled, Emerging Infections Sentinel Networks. $800,000 will be available in fiscal year 2006 to fund up to three awards. The purpose of this program is to assist awardees in operating provider-based sentinel networks. These networks will contribute to surveillance for emerging infectious diseases. Approximate Number of Awards: up to 3; Approximate Average Award: $400,000. Deadline: Mar. 15. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 1, 2006. Exploratory Grants for Increasing the Utilization and Impact of the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service (R21) The National Cancer Institute seeks applications for Exploratory Grants for Increasing the Utilization and Impact of the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service. The major goal of this funding opportunity is to promote innovative research in cancer communications that explores the development and testing of national, regional, or community-based interventions that increase the utilization of scientifically accurate and up-to-date cancer information by the underserved and the impact of receiving such information. The NIH exploratory/developmental R21 grant mechanism is being used for this funding opportunity, and it is anticipated that five or six grants will be awarded. Deadlines: Mar. 20 (letter of intent), Apr. 19 (application). WEB LINK. NIH Guide, February 1, 2006. Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Models on College Campuses The Department of Education seeks applications for Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Models on College Campuses Notice Inviting Applications. The goals of this program are to identify models of effective campus-based alcohol and other drug prevention programs and disseminate information about these programs to other colleges and universities where similar efforts may be adopted. The estimated average size of the anticipated five awards is $150,000. Deadline: Mar. 22. WEB LINK. Federal Register, February 9, 2006. Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant Programs The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued the Solicitation for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Grant Applications to inform the public about the opportunities that the SBIR/STTR programs offer to small business concerns. Deadlines: Apr. 1, Aug. 1, Dec. 1 (SBIR/STTR); May 1, Sep. 1, Jan. 2 (AIDS SBIR/STTR). WEB LINK. NIH Guide, January 23, 2006. New Technology for Proteomics and Glycomics (SBIR/STTR) The National Institute of Health seeks applications for New Technology for Proteomics and Glycomics. Proteomics technologies and methods remain largely inadequate, particularly with respect to quantitative and real time measurements. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) that propose the development of broadly applicable research tools that address the core technical challenges in proteomics and glycomics. This includes but is not restricted to robotics, sample preparation and pre-fractionation, analytical separations, gel and array imaging, quantitation, mass spectrometry, intelligent automated data acquisition, and improved informatics technologies. Budgets up to $200,000 total costs per year and time periods up to 2 years for Phase I may be requested. Budgets up to $400,000 total costs per year and up to 4 years may be requested for Phase II. Deadlines: Apr. 1, Aug. 1, Dec. 1. WEB LINK. NIH Guide, January 24, 2006. Technologies for Monitoring and Performing Resuscitation (SBIR/STTR) The National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute seeks applications for Technologies for Monitoring and Performing Resuscitation. This funding opportunity will foster development of better systems and methods for out-of-hospital and basic resuscitation research that:
WEB LINK. NIH Guide, January 23, 2006. Applications of Imaging and Sensor Technologies for Clinical Aging Research (SBIR/STTR) The National Institute of Health seeks applications for Applications of Imaging and Sensor Technologies for Clinical Aging Research. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) for the development and validation of new or improved imaging and sensor technologies that will enhance opportunities to address key research questions about human aging. Such imaging and sensor technologies could be crucial for studies to elucidate the processes and mechanisms of human aging, to characterize physiologic aging changes over the life span, and to characterize physiologic, pathologic, and functional abnormalities in old age. The development of non-invasive or minimally invasive techniques that would allow serial measurements within the same individual over an extended period of time is of particular interest. The NIA intends to commit a total of $2 Million in total costs for FY2006 for applications funded under this FOA. Deadlines: Apr. 1, Aug. 1, Dec. 1. WEB LINK. NIH Guide, January 25, 2006. NIAID Advanced Technology Projects SBIR The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns (SBCs) for Advanced Technology Projects that require a longer award period and greater award amount than those routinely allowed under the SBIR program. Advanced technology is defined as a clearly identified product or service that requires approval of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and is in one of the following three research areas: - A vaccine, biologic, or drug to treat an infectious disease, an immunologic disease, allergy, or transplantation. - A vaccine, biologic or drug delivery system. - Assays for the diagnosis of an infectious disease, immunologic disease, allergic disease, or as an aid to transplantation, or therapeutic monitoring systems for clinical trials of vaccines, biologics, drugs or transplantation. For this solicitation, well-justified budgets up to $300,000 total costs per year and time periods up to 2 years for Phase I may be requested. Well-justified budgets up to $1 million total costs per year and time periods up to 3 years may be requested for Phase II. Deadlines: Apr. 1, Aug. 1, Dec. 1. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 2, 2006. DOD Prostate Cancer Research Program - New Investigator Award The Department of Defense invites proposals for the Prostate Cancer New Investigator Award. The intent of the New Investigator Award is to recognize and support independent investigators within six years of completing their last fellowship or postdoctoral position who have innovative ideas and new technologies applicable to prostate cancer research and treatment. Innovation is a significant feature of the New Investigator Award. Research that is innovative may represent a new paradigm, challenge existing paradigms, or look at existing problems from new perspectives. Funding can be requested for a maximum of $225,000 for direct costs for up to a three-year performance period, plus indirect costs as appropriate. Deadline: Apr. 18. WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, February 5, 2006. Department of Defense (DOD) Fiscal Year 2006 (FY06) Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Exploration - Hypothesis Development Award (EHD) The Department of Defense seeks applications for the Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Exploration - Hypothesis Development Award (EHD). The intent of the award is to fund initial exploration of innovative, untested, potentially groundbreaking concepts in prostate cancer. Successfully completed awards are expected to lead to high-risk, potentially high-gain research endeavors that will garner funding through CDMRP or other funding agencies. Innovation and novelty of concept are important aspects of this award mechanism. Because these awards are designed for preliminary investigations, projects involving human subjects or specimens will not be supported unless they are exempt under 32 CFR 219.101(b)(4) or eligible for expedited review (32 CFR 219.110 or 21 CFR 56.110). Deadline: Apr. 18. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 6, 2006. Clinical Proteomic Technology Assessment for Cancer (U24) The National Cancer Institute solicits applications from investigators interested in participation in a collaborative network of up to five Clinical Proteomic Technology Assessment for Cancer (CPTAC) teams to be established under this funding opportunity. Each CPTAC team may include partners from multiple organizations, but this is not a requirement. This request for applications (RFA) is a component of the NCI s Clinical Proteomic Technologies Initiative for Cancer (http://proteomics.cancer.gov) that is aimed at improving proteomic analysis platforms to reliably identify, quantify, and compare proteins and peptides in complex biological mixtures typical of clinical specimens, including generally obtainable body fluids. The NCI intends to commit approximately $35.5 M in fiscal years 2006-2010 (approximately $8.5 M in fiscal year 2006) to fund up to five 5-year awards. Deadline: Apr. 22. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 7, 2006. Genetic Factors in Birth Defects: Presolicitation Notice The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) conducts research on identifying Genetic Factors in Birth Defects. The NICHD intends to contract with an institution to acquire from a large population in a defined geographical area (e.g. births within a given state): 1) already collected samples containing DNA from a large number of children who have major birth defects and medical documentation sufficient to describe the birth defects; 2) already collected samples containing DNA from normal control children; 3) any and all existing data currently in the possession of the resultant Contractor on factors that may influence pregnancy outcome and birth defects. Additionally, as a contract option the NICHD is looking to obtain for the children who have major birth defects and for the normal control children: 1) maternal serum, plasma, amniotic fluid or other biological samples obtained during the pregnancy that produced the affected or normal control child; 2) samples containing DNA from the mothers; 3) samples containing DNA from the fathers, where maternal samples containing DNA are present. Deadline: Apr. 24. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, February 6, 2006. Innovations in Cancer Sample Preparation SBIR The National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns for research projects proposing the development of novel sample preparation technologies suitable for the molecular analysis of cancer cells and their host environment. Technology encompasses methods and tools that enable research, including but not limited to, instrumentation, techniques, and devices. Budgets up to $100,000 in total costs per year and time periods up to 2 years may be requested for Phase I; project duration periods of up to 3 years and budgets for Phase II applications of up to $750,000 total costs per year will be considered, but should be appropriate for the scope of research proposed. Deadlines: Apr. 26, Aug. 28 (letter of intent); May 26, Sep. 26 (application). WEB LINK. Grants.gov, January 26, 2006. Application of Emerging Technologies for Cancer Research SBIR The National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant applications from small business concerns for research projects proposing the initial application of emerging molecular biology technologies to clinical or laboratory cancer research. Technology encompasses methods and tools that enable research, including but not limited to, instrumentation, techniques, and devices. Budgets up to $100,000 in total costs per year and time periods up to 2 years may be requested for Phase I; project duration periods of up to 3 years and budgets for Phase II applications of up to $750,000 total costs per year will be considered, but should be appropriate for the scope of research proposed. Deadlines: Apr. 26, Aug. 28 (letter of intent); May 26, Sep. 26 (application). WEB LINK. Grants.gov, January 26, 2006. Innovative Technologies for Molecular Analysis of Cancer (SBIR/STTR) The National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits applications from small business concerns for Innovative Technologies for Molecular Analysis of Cancer. Proposals should be for research projects proposing the development of highly innovative cancer-relevant molecular biology technologies. Technology encompasses methods and tools that enable research, including but not limited to, instrumentation, techniques, and devices. The NCI intends to commit approximately $1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2007 to fund 3-5 Phase I and/or Phase II SBIR applications responding to this FOA. Deadlines: Apr. 26, Aug. 28 (letter of intent); May 26, Sep. 26 (application). WEB LINK. NIH Guide, January 26, 2006. Cooperative Agreements for HIV/AIDS Related Mental Health Services In Minority Communities The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS) announces the availability of FY 2006 funds for grants to enhance and expand the provision of effective, culturally competent HIV/AIDS-related mental health services in minority communities for persons living with HIV/AIDS and having a mental health need. It is expected that up to $8,400,000 will be available to fund approximately 16 awards in FY 2006. Annual awards are expected to be approximately $525,000 per year in total costs (direct and indirect) for up to 5 years. Deadline: May 1. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 7, 2006. Tumor Microenvironment Network (TMEN) - (U54) The National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites cooperative agreement applications from groups of investigators interested in becoming components of the NCI Tumor Microenvironment Network (TMEN). TMEN will consist of inter-connected, multidisciplinary teams of investigators and collaborative groups that will work together on projects focused on the tumor microenvironment. The main objective of the TMEN initiative is to delineate mechanisms of tumor-stroma interactions in human cancer. Such an effort is likely to generate a more comprehensive understanding of the composition of the stroma in normal tissues as well as of the role of the stroma in tumor initiation, progression, and metastasis. Through use of the NIH U54 cooperative agreement mechanism, this funding opportunity is intended to support a network of up to six individual research programs, each consisting of multi-disciplinary teams of investigators with expertise in specific tumor sites and using human cancer samples and/or well-defined vertebrate models. Deadlines: May 10. WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, February 5, 2006. Department of Defense (DOD) Fiscal Year 2006 (FY06) Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Physician Research Training Award The Department of Defense seeks applications for Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) Physician Research Training Award. The intent of the Physician Research Training Award is to address the critical shortage of physicians performing prostate cancer research and to foster their training toward becoming independent researchers. This award is designed to provide a mentored training experience to prepare physicians in the last year of graduate medical education or fellowships, or within the first 3 years of their appointment as an Assistant Professor or equivalent, for a productive career in prostate cancer research or patient care. Deadline: Jun. 20. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 6, 2006. Developmental Centers for Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Phase II (DCRC II)[U19] The National Institute of Health seeks applications for Developmental Centers for Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Phase II (DCRC II)[U19]. DCRC II must comprise three synergistic, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) research projects at all times. The first year may include, in addition to these, completion of research initiated as part of the initial DCRC award. Although the DCRC II must include three ongoing studies at all times, one project may change over time. At all times at least one research project must be comparable in scope to an R01 research project; the others should be comparable in scope to R21s. This RFA will use the U19 (Cooperative Agreement) mechanism. Up to $1.4 million in total direct costs will be awarded to up to two DCRC II in 2007. Applications requesting more than $700,000 total direct costs in any one year will be considered non-responsive. DCRC II awards will be funded for up to four years. Deadlines: Jul. 11 (letters of intent), Aug. 11 (application). WEB LINK. Grants.gov, January26, 2006. Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research The National Institutes of Health invites applications for Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research. The NIH hereby notifies Principal Investigators holding specific types of NIH research grants that funds are available for administrative supplements to improve the diversity of the research workforce by supporting and recruiting students, post doctorates, and eligible investigators from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented. Although the administrative supplements supported under this program provide funding for less than one percent of all individuals involved in NIH supported research, the NIH has found these awards to be an effective means of encouraging institutions to recruit from currently underrepresented groups. You may submit (an) application(s) if you are the Principal Investigator, at a domestic institution, who holds an active R01, R10, R18, R22, R24, R35, R37, R43, R44, R41, R42, P01, P20, P30, P40, P41, P50, P51, P60, U01, U10, U19, U41, U42, U54, or S06 grant. Because policies may vary among awarding components regarding eligibility of Small Grant Awards (R03), Academic Research Enhancement Awards (R15), or Exploratory/Developmental Grants (R21) for supplements under this program, grantees holding those awards must check with the appropriate awarding component before submitting an application for a supplement. Deadline: continuous. WEB LINK. IRIS Alert, February 6, 2006. Also see these listings:
Summer Institute for German Student Leaders in Education The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has announced an open competition for a Summer Institute for German Student Leaders in Education. Accredited US post-secondary educational institutions may submit proposals to provide a six-week integrated and uniquely designed program that offers intensive English and focuses on pedagogy and US and cultural studies for one group of up to ten German advanced undergraduate students in education, representing diverse sectors, particularly immigrant populations, from multiple German universities. The Bureau anticipates providing one assistance award of $85,000. Deadline: Mar. 17. WEB LINK. Federal Register, February 2, 2006. Two Summer Institutes for European Student Leaders The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs has announced an open competition for two separate Summer Institutes for European Student Leaders. Accredited, post-secondary educational institutions in the US may submit proposals for two 6-week summer institutes, which will be similar in content, but differ in terms of the language abilities of the participants. The participants in one institute will have a high fluency level in English, and the participants in the other institute will have mid-level language abilities. Each institute will begin with English language instruction appropriate to the participants and then offer a core program that promotes leadership development and civic engagement through courses that will be valuable to the participants in future academic and work careers. Each institute will host up to 20 participants from Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, and United Kingdom who are either recent high school graduates enrolled in universities for the fall 2006 or first and second year undergraduate students. Participants will be between 17-23 years of age. Deadline: Mar. 23. WEB LINK. Federal Register, February 9, 2006.
Nanomedicine Development Centers (PN2) The National Institutes of Health invites applications for funding Nanomedicine Development Centers (NDC) by the NIH Nanomedicine Roadmap program. These centers will join a network of four NDCs that were awarded in fiscal year 2005. Each multidisciplinary center will consist of a team of clinicians, biologists, engineers, physical scientists, and mathematicians that work together to investigate the physical properties of molecules and molecular complexes in living cells in order to understand design principles of the native molecular machinery that operates inside cells. The long-term (10-year) goal is to engineer molecular components and complexes in cells to treat disease and/or repair tissue. It is anticipated that two, three or four new, five-year awards will be made under this RFA. The NIH intends to commit up to $1.4 million per year per center in the first year, Thereafter, it is expected that a base amount of $1.2 million per year will be available for each center during the award period. Additional program funds of up to $12 million are expected to be allocated among centers on a competitive basis in the third through the fifth year of the award period. The NIH Research Development Centers (PN2) award mechanism will be used. Deadlines: Mar. 15 (concept approval letter), Apr. 17 (approval notification), Jun. 23 (application). WEB LINK. Grants.gov, January 26, 2006. Advanced Centers for Innovation in Services and Intervention Research The National Institute of Health seeks applications for Advanced Centers for Innovation in Services and Intervention Research (ACISIR). The ultimate goal of this program announcement is to establish core support for building research infrastructure for intervention and services research studies that will directly address the mission of NIMH: to reduce the burden of mental and behavioral disorders through research. It also supports two of the three central themes of the NIH Roadmap initiative (http://nihroadmap.nih.gov/index.asp): developing interdisciplinary research teams for the future, including public-private partnerships; and re-engineering the clinical research enterprise. This funding opportunity will use the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Center Core Grants Award (P30). Deadlines: May 1, 2006, May 2, 2007 (letter of intent), Jun. 1, 2006, Jun. 1, 2007 (application). WEB LINK. NIH Guide, September1, 2005. The Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation provides Lindbergh Grants to men and women whose individual initiative and work in a wide spectrum of disciplines furthers the Lindberghs' vision of a balance between the advance of technology and the preservation of the natural/human environment. These grants provide seed money of up to $10,580 for pilot projects. Before approaching this foundation, please contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu. Deadline: Jun. 8. WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, February 5, 2006. Disease Investigation through Specialized Clinically-Oriented Ventures in Environmental Research (DISCOVER) [P50] The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is establishing a new centers program entitled Disease Investigation through Specialized Clinically-Oriented Ventures in Environmental Research (DISCOVER). DISCOVER Center grants will support teams of researchers focused on integrating mechanistic environmental health research with patient-oriented and population-based studies to: 1) address critical disease-relevant issues by applying environmental health sciences to understand the etiology, pathogenesis, prognosis, and epidemiology of human disease processes; and 2) facilitate the application of fundamental research findings towards the development of improved clinical or public health practice. The NIEHS intends to commit a total of $9 million dollars to fund four to six new DISCOVER Center grants that will be awarded over Fiscal Years 2007 and 2008 from this one solicitation. This announcement uses the NIH P50 Specialized Center mechanism. Deadlines: Oct. 17 (letter of intent), Nov. 17 (application). WEB LINK. Grants.gov, January 24, 2006. Also see this listing:
Physical Sciences & Engineering Power Source Systems Roadmapping: Request for Information The Department of Defense Power Sources Technology Working Group (PSTWG) and the Joint Defense Manufacturing Technology Panel (JDMTP) solicit expressions of interest from US industry, academic organizations, and other government agencies regarding the creation of a Strategic Investment Plan for Power Source Systems. The topic encompasses power source technologies including batteries, fuel cells, supercapacitors, hybrid systems, and other potential solutions to meet the challenges of providing power for military uses including communication electronics, aviation, weapons, space, vehicular power, and special applications. An initial 3-day Strategic Planning Workshop is scheduled for February 28 to March 2, 2006 in Knoxville, TN. This workshop will develop the general content of the Power Source Systems Strategic Investment Plan and establish a foundation for further planning for potential R&D projects. Due to space constraints and the need to ensure a balance of industry and government perspectives, participation in the workshop is by invitation only. Interested workshop applicants should return the questionnaire by Feb. 15 to Anthony Hawkins at LogR&D@navy.mil. Deadline: Feb. 15. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, February 7, 2006. Workshop on Intra-Chip Communication The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Microsystems Technology Office (MTO) , is organizing a workshop to discuss the technical challenges and opportunities for photonic intra-chip communication for ultradense two-dimensional (2D) and three-dimensional (3D) chips. The workshop is planned for March 27-28, near Arlington, VA, and will be by invitation only. Possible participants should send a one-page write-up to Matthew Rogers (Matthew.Rogers.ctr@darpa.mil). Deadline: Feb. 20. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, February 3, 2006. Air Force Research Laboratory -- Navigation and Control Technology The Air Force Research Laboratory's Navigation and Control Branch is interested in developing Navigation and Control Technology: GPS technologies of interest are anti-jam techniques including spatial (beam forming or null steering) and temporal anti-jam technologies, and miniature GPS antenna technologies. This BAA will remain open until superseded. Deadline: Continuous. WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, January 29, 2006. Information Theory for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks -- Presolicitation Notice The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), Information Processing Technology Office, requests information on research ideas and approaches that could provide superior theoretical insights to guide the design and deployment of next-generation wireless mobile networks. The requested information is sought to inform an anticipated research program on Information Theory for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (ITMANET). DARPA currently anticipates that the envisioned program would be funded at a level of approximately $13,500,000 over five years. DARPA anticipates funding at most two cross-institution teams to conduct this long-term fundamental research. A Broad Agency Announcement and/or other solicitation may be posted later this year. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 2, 2006. Information Warfare: Offensive and Defensive Counterinformation: Request for White Papers The Air Force Research Laboratory solicits white papers to identify and develop technologies to enable a distributed information infrastructure that provides all the mechanisms and services required to allow the warfighters to craft their C4I information environments, including ability to establish distributed virtual staffs, to share a common consistent perception of the battlespace, and construct distributed task teams among sensors, shooters, movers, and command posts. Specific technologies include, but are not limited to: network protocols, information adaptation, network management, routing technologies, adaptive interfaces, distributed information environments, multimedia services, adaptive security services, global resource management, architectures, computer and network risk assessment/management, vulnerability assessment, assurance techniques, detection of intrusions and misuse, network security, wireless information assurance, assessment of information damage, cyber forensics, recovery of information systems and computer networks to operational levels, and a full spectrum of active response and computer network attack techniques. Individual awards will not normally exceed 24 months, ranging $100,000-$1,000,000/yr. Deadlines: Mar. 10, May 1, May 1, 2007, May 1, 2008. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, February 8, 2006. Comments for the Space Telecommunications Radio System Open Architecture Description -- Request for Information The National Aeronautic and Space Administration (NASA) is developing an Open Architecture Description for Software Defined Radios (SDR). The Space Telecommunications Radio System (STRS) SDR architecture provides architecture level specifications for hardware and software development to abstract the software waveforms from hardware platforms. The purpose of this request for information is to solicit comments that will be relevant to planning NASA's future Space Communications Radio Architecture. The information being sought includes comments on the preliminary draft of the architecture definition and the industry's estimate for the impact, in cost, schedule and risk, of complying with the specification during the design, development, and verification of the space radio. Comments are being sought from those developing and/or integrating radios for NASA, DoD, and commercial space applications. Deadline: Mar. 15. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, January 26, 2006. Office of FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies FY06 -- Area of Interest 1: Advanced Start-of-Combustion, NOx or PM Sensor The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's (EERE) Office of FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies (OFCVT), seeks applications for cost-shared projects supporting Area of Interest 1: Advanced Start-of-Combustion, NOx or PM Sensor. This area of interest is for new or early development concepts supporting and enabling the improved fuel efficiency, performance, and reduced emissions in internal combustion engines. The proposed work is to focus on technologies supporting high efficiency clean combustion technology including low-temperature and homogeneous charge compression ignition combustion. Although large businesses are permitted to apply under this announcement, responses are encouraged from innovative companies that supply the major engine manufacturers. Projects proposed in this area of interest shall be structured in a two phase approach. Phase I shall consist of a 6-12 month effort for demonstrating the proof-of-principle feasibility of the technology applicable to one or more of the specific topic areas. It is expected that two (2) to four (4) cooperative agreements will be awarded in this area of interest. It is estimated that a total of approximately $1,000,000 in DOE funds will be available to be divided among all the awards in this area of interest. Deadline: Mar. 16. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, January 26, 2006. Office of FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies FY06 -- Area of Interest 2: Fuels, Fuel Additives, and Lubricant Formulations The Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL), on behalf of the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy's (EERE) Office of FreedomCAR and Vehicle Technologies (OFCVT), seeks applications for cost-shared projects supporting Area of Interest 2: Fuels, Fuel Additives, and Lubricant Formulations (DE-PS26-06NT42718-02)Applications are sought proposing fuels-related R&D projects addressing one or more of the following focus areas. If responding to more than one focus area, the applicant shall address the evaluation criteria separately for each focus area.
Deadline: Mar. 16. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, January 26, 2006. MNK-BAA-06-0001A DRADM-T Special Amendment: Request for White Papers The Air Force Research Laboratory Munitions Directorate, Flight Vehicle Integration Branch (AFRL/MNAV) seeks white papers for the Dual Role Air Dominance Missile-Technology (DRADM-T) Program under a Special Amendment to the Armament Technology Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) MNK-BAA-06-0001, Research Area 1 - Flight Vehicles Integration Research. The DRADM-T program is one part of a coordinated set of technology development programs being initiated by AFRL/MN to enable the capabilities envisioned under the Air Supremacy Integrating Concept (ASIC). The goal of the ASIC is to develop the technologies needed for a next-generation, dual-role munition capability to gain total control of the airspace, allowing friendly air assets to operate freely without fear of attack. This is being accomplished by focusing on the technical challenges of detecting, identifying, engaging, and defeating broad classes of airborne threats and a limited set of ground-based enemy air defenses before they have a similar opportunity. Targets for the ASIC include adversary fixed winged aircraft, rotorcraft, unmanned air vehicles, cruise missiles, and active air defense systems (Suppression Enemy Air Defense/Destruction Enemy Air Defense SEAD/DEAD). This IC supports Global Strike CONOPS (Anti-Access), Global Persistent Attack CONOPS and Homeland Security CONOPS by providing a single missile for use against extremely agile air targets and SEAD ground targets. This missile will provide a first-look, first-shot, first-kill capability, more precision, and an expanded target set for both within-visual-range and beyond-visual-range engagements. The challenge is to design a robust suite of technologies that will integrate into a low-cost solution. Deadline: Mar. 27. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, February 8, 2006. Research and Development of Fuel Cell Technology for the Hydrogen Economy The Department of Energy (DOE) seeks to develop a durable, direct hydrogen fuel cell power system that reaches a peak efficiency of 60% and has a power density of 650 W/L, a specific power of 650 W/kg and a cost of $45/kW by 2010 ($30/kW by 2015). Additional technical performance and cost targets have been developed for components and sub-systems that comprise a complete fuel cell system. The research and development sought through this funding announcement will be focused on advancing fuel cell technology towards the 2010 technical performance and cost targets developed through the FreedomCAR and Fuel Partnership and detailed in the DOE Hydrogen, Fuel Cells, and Infrastructure Technologies Program Multi-Year RD D Plan (MYPP). Deadline: Mar. 30. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, January 31, 2006. Vertical Lift Research Centers of Excellence The Department of Army, Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD) solicits technical and cost proposals to conduct Basic Research as described in the Supplemental Package available on or about 17 February 2006. The purpose of this BAA is to solicit proposals for a cooperative agreement from US institutions of higher education (HEI) to conduct basic research focused on barrier issues relevant to progress in vertical lift technology in a concentrated interdisciplinary center for enduring and future force needs. The Government plans to award up to two VLRCOE agreements consistent with this announcement and subject to the details in the Supplemental Package. The anticipated Government funding for the program is approximately $1,800,000 per year for all awards. Although a five-year program with specific tasks will be negotiated for each center prior to award, the Government reserves the right, pursuant to the terms of the Agreement governing modifications and additional research, to add new tasks or make changes to existing tasks as additional Government funding becomes available and/or funding is redirected from tasks that are not productive. Deadline: Mar. 31. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, February 8, 2006. Advanced Computing Architectures Technologies and Applications: Request for White Papers The Air Force Research Laboratory, Rome Research Site, seeks white papers for Advanced Computing Architectures Technologies and Applications. The overall objective of this BAA is to develop, integrate, and demonstrate advanced computing architecture technologies and applications. This effort will investigate the research, application and/or development of emerging advanced computing architecture technologies, products and standards as they relate to the following technical areas: (1) Development of appropriate information technology to enhance the processing capabilities of current and future Air Force C4I systems. (2) Development of novel computing architectures that facilitate evolutionary computing (EC) methods such as Genetic Algorithms (GAs), Genetic Programming (GP), etc. for solving hard, NP-complete optimization problems. (3) Development of technologies supporting utilization of hybrid computation systems such as quantum or biomolecular computing combined with conventional CMOS Silicon systems.(4) Modeling and Simulation. Total funding for this BAA is approximately $24.9M. Individual awards will not normally exceed 30 months with amounts between $100K- $1.5M/yr. It is recommended that white papers be received by the following dates to maximize the possibility of award: FY 06 by May 1, 2006; FY 07 by May 1, 2007; and, FY 08 by May 2, 2008. Deadline: Jan. 6, 2009. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, February 3, 2006. Graduate Research Supplements (GRS) to Current ECS and BES Awards to Broaden Participation of Underrepresented Students The National Science Foundation invites participation in a new opportunity to broaden participation of underrepresented students in Ph.D. programs in electrical engineering and biomedical/biochemical/ environmental engineering through Graduate Research Supplements (GRS) to Current ECS and BES Awards to Broaden Participation of Underrepresented Students. A request for funding of a GRS should be made by the Principal Investigator of an existing ECS or BES award. Only one new graduate student from underrepresented groups qualifying for a GRS may be supported under each research grant. The anticipated funding available for 12-15 supplements in FY 2006 is $500,000. Deadline: May 1. University and Non-Profit Scientific and Engineering Research: Request for White Papers The Naval Surface Warfare Center, through the Dahlgren Laboratory at Dahlgren VA, solicits scientific and engineering research white papers to identify capabilities of University and Non-Profit Institutions to conduct basic research, applied research, and advanced research projects in a wide variety of scientific and engineering disciplines. This is a request for capability statements only. Deadline: Sep. 30. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, February 3, 2006. Revolutionary Guidance and Ordnance Technology: Presolicitation Notice The Munitions Directorate of the Air Force Research Laboratory, Eglin AFB, FL is interested in receiving research proposals in several areas:
Proposals should describe scientific study and experimentation to increase knowledge and understanding in these areas. Deadline: Jan. 31, 2007. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, January 24, 2006. Spoken Language Communication and Translation System for Tactical Use (TRANSTAC) Program The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) seeks proposals for research and development in support of Phase II of the Spoken Language Communication and Translation System for Tactical Use (TRANSTAC) Program. The goal of the TRANSTAC program is to demonstrate capabilities to rapidly develop and field translation systems that enable speakers of different languages to communicate with one another in real-world tactical situations. Systems will support languages of relevance to national security, must be speaker independent, and extremely easy to use for mobile end-users. A specific program objective is to reduce the amount of time required to support new languages or domains to less than 100 days. DARPA seeks 3-year proposals (12 month base period of performance with 24 months of optional work) with innovative ideas in three major areas: Robustness, Rapid Development, Evaluations. Deadline: Jan. 30, 2007. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, February 3, 2006. Also see these listings:
NIH Pathway to Independence Award for Postdoctoral Fellows(K99/R00) The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has initiated a new program, the NIH Pathway to Independence Award. The primary goal of this pilot initiative is to facilitate receiving an R01 award earlier in a research career and to assist investigators in securing a stable research position during the critical transition stage of their career. The award will provide up to five years of support consisting of two phases.
Deadline: Apr. 7. WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, February 5, 2006. Also see this listing:
NASD Investor Education Foundation -- Improving Disclosure to Investors The NASD Investor Education Foundation invites eligible organizations to submit competitive grant proposals for research projects for Improving Disclosure to Investors. There is no set minimum or maximum grant amount. Through this RFP, the foundation anticipates that most grants will be at or above $100,000. Before approaching this foundation, please contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu. Deadline: Apr. 7. WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, February 5, 2006. Process and Outcome Evaluation of G.R.E.A.T. The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) solicits proposals to inform its search for the knowledge and tools to guide policy and practice. In partnership with the Bureau of Justice Assistance, NIJ is soliciting an independent process and outcome evaluation of the Gang Resistance Education and Training program (G.R.E.A.T.). The G.R.E.A.T. program is a school-based, law enforcement officer-instructed classroom curriculum intended to immunize against delinquency, youth violence, and gang membership. NIJ expects to make one award of $2,500,000. Deadline: Apr. 25. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, February 6, 2006. Retirement Economics The National Institute on Aging invites applications for research on Retirement Economics. The research objectives of this program include, but are not limited to:
New R01 applications will only be accepted through June 1, 2006. New and revised P01 applications are still being accepted under this program announcement until November 2, 2007. Deadlines: June 1, Oct. 1, Feb. 1. WEB LINK. IRIS Alert, February 6, 2006. Also see these listings:
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