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Use the Links at the Right to navigate amongst the various sections of this archived Funding Alert newsletter. Download Issue: Through the Carnegie Scholars Program, the Carnegie Corporation supports scholars whose research extends the boundaries of knowledge about Islam and Muslim Communities. The program encourages nominations of scholars who may be based in interdisciplinary centers or outside of an institution. The Corporation particularly seeks candidates who demonstrate the capacity to communicate their findings beyond the scholarly community to the public and policymakers. Up to 20 $100,000 fellowships are awarded annually. President Brodhead has been asked to submit 1-2 nominations. For further internal review information, contact Ken Macdonald (kwmac@duke.edu, 681-5988). Deadline: Jul. 11 (Duke internal deadline). Aug. 28 (external nomination). Grants to Preserve and Create Access to Humanities Collections The National Endowment for the Humanities seeks applications for Grants to Preserve and Create Access to Humanities Collections. These grants support projects that preserve collections and create intellectual access to collections that, because of their intellectual content and value as cultural artifacts, are considered highly important for research, education, and public programming in the humanities. Collections may include, but are not limited to, books, journals, newspapers, manuscript and archival materials, maps, still and moving images, sound recordings, and objects of art and material culture. Deadline extended from original date of Jul. 17. Deadline: Jul. 25. Preservation and Access Reference Materials Grants: Due Date Extension The National Endowment for the Humanities seeks applications for Preservation and Access Reference Materials Grants.Eligible projects include: databases and electronic archives that codify and integrate humanities materials, or provide bibliographical control of a subject or field; print and online encyclopedias about various fields in the humanities or about a particular area or subject; historical, etymological, and bilingual dictionaries for undocumented languages, as well as reference grammars and other linguistic tools (separate funding is available for endangered language projects in partnership with the National Science Foundation); tools for spatial analysis and representation of humanities data, such as atlases and geographical information systems (GIS); and descriptive catalogs that provide detailed information about humanities materials. Deadline extended from original date of Jul. 17. Deadline: Jul. 25 Digitizing Historical Records The National Archives and Records Administration invites applications for Digitizing Historical Records. The program promotes the preservation and use of America's documentary heritage. The Commission seeks proposals to test and implement cost-effective methods to scan historical record collections and make digital versions freely available on the Internet. Deadline: Oct. 2. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, June 2, 2006. Archives Leadership Institute The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) invites proposals to design and implement an Archives Leadership Institute. NARA envisions a one- to two-week program that will tailor contemporary best practices in leadership skills to issues specific to archives. Deadline: Oct. 2. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, June 2, 2006. Historical Documentary Editing Fellowships The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) accepts proposals for Historical Documentary Editing Fellowships. An application from a prospective host institution should demonstrate the capability to provide strong post-graduate training in documentary editing, including document collection, accessioning, and control; selection; transcription; annotation; proofreading; indexing; and project management. The National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) provides this funding to ensure that recent History Ph.D.s or advanced graduate students have exposure to historical editing techniques and careers. Deadline: Oct. 2. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, June 2, 2006. Archival and Records Project Grants The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) requests applications for Archival and Records Project Grants. NARA supports projects to facilitate the use of historical records held by archives and other repositories and to assure their long-term preservation. This program also supports projects to develop tools and techniques for the profession and projects to address professional education activities. Deadline: Oct. 2. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, June 2, 2006. Also see these listings:
Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) accepts grant applications for the Compassion Capital Fund Demonstration Program. ACF will award funds to experienced organizations to deliver capacity building services to faith-based and community organizations through the provision of training, technical assistance, and sub-awards. Intermediary organizations will assist faith-based and community organizations with capacity building activities. Deadline: Jun. 19. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 23, 2006. National Faith-Based and National Community Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Programs for High-Risk Women The Office of Women's Health and Office of Minority Health are interested in establishing national faith-based and/or national community cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention programs. The purpose of the program is to reduce CVD mortality and morbidity among high-risk women in the US through medical screening and risk behavior modification. The CVD prevention programs will be targeted towards high-risk racial and ethnic minority women, aged 40 years and older. Deadline: June 21 (letter of intent), July 6 (application). WEB LINK. Federal Register June 6, 2006. Mentoring Partnership Program The Office of Public Health and Science seeks proposals for the Mentoring Partnership Program. The purpose of program is to strengthen the organizational infrastructure and program services of small non-profit organizations so they may deliver improved HIV/AIDS prevention and support services to women most at risk for acquiring HIV/AIDS and women with positive HIV serostatus. Deadline: June 22. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 23, 2006. Jack Kent Cooke Foundation Innovation Fund Grants The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation accepts applications for one-time Innovation Fund Grants to nonprofit organizations to spark the creation or expansion of innovative education programs focusing on a particular field each year. The 2007 Innovation Fund seeks proposals in two areas: International educational experiences occurring outside the US, and Foreign language immersion programs located in the US or abroad. Each $150,000 grant may cover 1-2 years of program work. Deadline: June 29. National Healthy Marriage Resource Center The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) solicits applications to fund the National Healthy Marriage Resource Center (NHMRC). The NHMRC operates a website that serves as a national repository and clearinghouse for information and research relating to healthy marriage. In addition to being a website and clearinghouse, NHMRC will provide information and technical support to States, localities and community programs on capacity building to support healthy marriage program development and implementation. Deadline: June 30. Healthy Marriage Demonstration Grants The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) accepts applications for Healthy Marriage Demonstration Grants. These grants will support innovative, projects designed to strengthen existing marriages and to prepare unmarried couples for successful healthy marriages. Deadline: June 30. Tourism Conservation Project Grants Tourism Cares for Tomorrow awards Conservation Project Grants to worthy tourism-related nonprofit organizations worldwide for conservation or preservation of exceptional cultural, historic, or natural sites. Grants have ranged between $10,000-$20,000. Deadline: June 30; Nov. 1. Jordan Fundamentals Public School Grant Program Nike Corporation invites applications to the Jordan Fundamentals Grant Program. The program recognizes outstanding teaching and instructional creativity in public schools that serve economically disadvantaged students. Applicants to the program must be public school teachers or para-professionals working with students in grades 1-12 and be employed by an accredited public school where at least 50% of the school's student population is eligible for the free or reduced school lunch program. Grants of $2,500 will be awarded. Deadline: June 30. Self-Employment for Adults and Youth with Disabilities Research and Technical Assistance The Department of Labor (DOL), Office of Disability Employment Policy, requests applications for Self-Employment for Adults and Youth with Disabilities Research and Technical Assistance. DOL has announced the availability of up to $5,000,000 to fund both a national technical assistance and research cooperative agreement, and multiple cooperative agreements for sub-national research and technical assistance pilot projects to investigate, develop and validate systems models likely to increase self-employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Deadline: Jul. 3. WEB LINK. Federal Register May 19, 2006. United States Golf Association Grants The United States Golf Association invites applications to the For the Good of the Game Grants Program. Grant awards are directed to instructional programs, caddie, or other work-based curriculum. The amount and duration of grants awarded vary. Deadline: July 7. Compassion Capital Fund Communities Empowering Youth Program The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) accepts grant applications for the Compassion Capital Fund Communities Empowering Youth Program. ACF will award funds to build the organizational capacity of experienced organizations and their partnering faith-based and community organizations to better meet the needs of America's disadvantaged youth. The lead faith-based or community organization will assist its faith-based and community partners through technical assistance and training. Deadline: Jul. 10. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 23, 2006. Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund Interfaith Grant The Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund accepts applications for Interfaith Grants from religious institutions in the Gulf Coast impacted by Hurricane Katrina. Funds will be used to assist houses of worship in their rebuilding and recovery efforts. The program will provide up to $35,000 for capital repair and construction of houses of worship. Deadline: July 31. Tobacco Policy Change Proposals The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites proposals for Tobacco Policy Change - A Collaborative for Healthier Communities and States. The national initiative provides resources and technical assistance for local, regional and nationally-based organizations and tribal groups to implement effective tobacco prevention policy initiatives. The 13-month grants will range from $75,000 - $150,000. Potential Duke applicants should contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu, before approaching this foundation. Deadline: Aug. 1. NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program The National Football League Youth Football Fund provides nonprofit, neighborhood-based organizations with financial and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of local football fields through the NFL Youth Football Fund Grassroots Program. The program will award grants of up to $200,000 each for capital expenditures. Deadline: Aug. 31. Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation Grants for Programs Serving Adults with Disabilities The Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation funds program Grants in the areas of arts, advocacy, and education for adults with disabilities (over 22 years old). Support from other funding sources in the community for the program must be demonstrated in the grant application. Grants range from $1,000 to $5,000 each. Deadline: Sep. 15. Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching The National Science Foundation accepts nominations for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (PAEMST) Program. The award identifies outstanding mathematics and science teachers, kindergarten through 12th grade, in each state and the four US jurisdictions. Deadlines: May 1, 2007 (Secondary [7-12] Teachers), May 1, 2008 (Elementary [K-6] Teachers). Also see this listing:
North Carolina Biotechnology Center Grants The North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBC) has posted the new Program Guidelines for the 2006-2007 Grants funding cycle. The NCBC invites applications and encourages pre-proposal reviews for these grants.
Since some of these programs have matching requirements, potential applicants are encouraged to speak with Zachary Robbins in the Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations regarding the possibility of pursuing corporate matching funds. He may be reached at 681-0473, zack.robbins@duke.edu. INQUIRIES: Ginny DeLuca (Science and Technology Development Program, Core Programs Specialist) 919/549-8842, virginia_deluca@ncbiotech.org; WEB. North Carolina Biotechnology Center Institutionally Limited Grants The North Carolina Biotechnology Center (NCBC) has posted the new Program Guidelines for the 2006-2007 Grants funding cycle. The NCBC invites applications for two Institutionally Limited Grants and encourages pre-proposal reviews for these grants. The Educational Enhancement program assists in the development of the activities, programs, resources, and personnel necessary for biotechnology education and training in well-defined educational settings statewide. Emphasis is placed on initiatives at the community college, undergraduate, and master's levels that support industrial workforce education and training. Deadlines: Jun. 12 (Duke internal notice of intent); Aug. 9 (external application). The Institutional Development Grants provides research equipment or core facilities that serve at least six biotechnology related investigators at a North Carolina institution. Deadlines: Jun. 12 (Duke internal notice of intent); Aug. 23 (external application). Anyone interested in submitting an application should email a letter of intent with the following information to Ken Macdonald in the Office of Research Support (kwmac@duke.edu, 681-5988):
Since these programs have matching requirements, potential applicants are encouraged to speak with Zachary Robbins in the Office of Corporate & Foundation Relations regarding the possibility of pursuing corporate matching funds. He may be reached at 681-0473, zack.robbins@duke.edu. INQUIRIES: Ginny DeLuca (Science and Technology Development Program, Core Programs Specialist) 919/549-8842, virginia_deluca@ncbiotech.org; WEB. Predoctoral Research Training in Biostatistics The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) accepts applications to the Predoctoral Research Training Grant Program in Biostatistics. The program provides support for predoctoral training in biostatistical theory and evolving methodologies related to basic biomedical research, including, but not limited to, bioinformatics, genetics, molecular biology, cellular processes, and physiology, as well as epidemiological, clinical and behavioral studies. Deadline: Sep. 10. WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, June 3, 2006. Also see these listings:
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation - Hurricane Wildlife Relief Fund The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation accepts applications to the newly created Hurricane Wildlife Relief Fund for conservation restoration projects in the Gulf Coast states impacted by hurricanes. The minimum grant size is $70,000, with a preference for projects larger than $100,000. Deadline: Rolling. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, May 26, 2006. NSF Supplement Opportunity: NSF-DOE Interaction in Environmental Molecular Sciences The National Science Foundation (NSF) has issued a Dear Colleague letter to invite NSF-supported PIs to apply for Supplements to existing awards funded by any of the participating Directorates and the Office of Polar Programs for research at the Department of Energy's (DOE) William R. Wiley Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory in the area of environmental molecular sciences. Participants include the Directorates for Biological Sciences, Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Geosciences, and Mathematical and Physical Sciences. Supplemental funding requests should not exceed $20,000. Deadline: Rolling. Research Coordination Networks in Biological Sciences The National Science Foundation seeks applications for Research Coordination Networks in Biological Sciences (RCN). The goal of this program is to encourage and foster interactions among scientists to create new research directions or advance a field. Innovative ideas for implementing novel networking strategies are especially encouraged. Groups of investigators will be supported to communicate and coordinate their research, training and educational activities across disciplinary, organizational, institutional, and geographical boundaries. The proposed networking activities should have a theme as a focus of its collaboration. The focus could be on a broad research question, a specific group of organisms, or particular technologies or approaches.Deadline: Jun. 26. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 26, 2006. Broad Agency Announcement Counterrorism Forensic Science R&D The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) solicits proposals under a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for innovative research and development projects to advance the capabilities of Counterterrorism and Forensic Science. The FBI Laboratory conducts research to develop new techniques of forensic analysis. Deadline: Jun. 30. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, May 23, 2006. Calaveras River Fisheries and Flow Studies The US Fish and Wildlife Service seeks fisheries information through Calaveras River Fisheries and Flow Studies. Possible studies include, but are not limited to salmonid stranding studies, escapement surveys, redd surveys, snorkel surveys, seine surveys, fyke netting, rotary screw trapping and electrofishing. Deadline: Jun. 30. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 24, 2006. Topical Broad Agency Announcement - Center of Excellence in Undersea Technology: Request for White Papers The Naval Undersea Warfare Center requests white papers relating to the establishment of a Center of Excellence in Undersea Technology (COEUT). The COEUT is expected to be a cooperative research, technology transfer, product development, and Science and Technology training/educational alliance. Deadlines: Jun. 30 (white paper), Jul. 31 (full proposal). WEB LINK Part 1; Part 2. FedBizOpps, May 31, 2006. Southeast Diesel Collaborative The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accepts proposals to fund projects within Region 4 (Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and/or Tennessee) that will demonstrate effective emission control technologies and strategies, methods or approaches to reducing diesel emissions as part of the Southeast Diesel Collaborative. Deadline: Jul. 7. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 30, 2006. Opportunities for Promoting Understanding through Synthesis The National Science Foundation seeks applications for Opportunities for Promoting Understanding through Synthesis (OPUS). Three Division of Environmental Biology clusters (Ecological Biology, Ecosystem Science, and Population and Evolutionary Processes) encourage submission of proposals aimed at synthesizing a body of related research projects conducted by a single individual or group of investigators over an extended period. OPUS proposals will often be appropriately submitted in mid-to-late career, but will also be appropriate early enough in a career to produce unique, integrated insight useful both to the scientific community and to the development of the investigator's future work. In cases where multiple scientists have worked collaboratively, an OPUS award will provide support for collaboration on a synthesis. Deadlines: Jul 9, 2006; Jan. 9, 2007; Jul. 9, 2007 WEB LINK. MyNSF News Service, May 25, 2006. Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program The US Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks applications from US universities and colleges to serve as the Management Entity of an Aquaculture & Fisheries Collaborative Research Support Program (CRSP). A pre-application conference will be held by USAID to discuss the Aquaculture & Fisheries CRSP RFA and to address questions. The award resulting from this RFA will be a Leader with Associates (LWA) Cooperative Agreement. USAID intends to issue a five-year award estimated at $8,900,000. Associate Awards are anticipated to be $3,000,000 over the life of the agreement for a total cumulative estimated amount at $11,900,000. Deadline: Jul. 10. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 24, 2006. Cooperative Training Partnership in Aquatic Toxicology and Ecosystem Research The Environmental Protection Agency seeks applications for Cooperative Training Partnership in Aquatic Toxicology and Ecosystem Research. The purpose of the RFA funding opportunity is to develop training programs for postdoctoral scientists and graduate and undergraduate students in environmental research in cooperation with scientists of the Mid-Continent Ecology Division facilities in Duluth, MN and Grosse Ile, MI. Deadline: Jul. 25. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 19, 2006. Biological Research Collections The National Science Foundation seeks applications for Biological Research Collections (BRC). The BRC Program provides support for biological collection enhancement, computerization of specimen-related data, research to develop better methods for specimen curation and collection management, and activities such as symposia and workshops to investigate support and management of biological collections. Biological collections supported include those housing natural history specimens and jointly curated collections such as frozen tissues and other physical samples, e.g. DNA libraries and digital images. Deadline: Jul. 28. WEB LINK. MyNSF News Service, May 25, 2006. Environmental Technology Development, Studies & Analyses The Department of the Navy intends to solicit and award a single award for research and development, test and evaluation in environmental technology and engineering, marine science, chemistry, biological science, information technology and management, advanced sensor development, environmental platform systems, decision support systems, and ocean/harbor/coastal surveillance in support of the San Diego Advanced Systems and Applied Sciences Division. Deadline: Jul. 31. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, July 31, 2006. Instrument Development for Biological Research The National Science Foundation seeks applications for Instrument Development for Biological Research. The program supports the development of novel or of substantially improved instrumentation likely to have a significant impact on the study of biological systems at any level. The development of new, or substantial improvement of existing, software for the operation of instruments, analysis of data, or the analysis of images is also supported where these have the effect of improving instrument performance. Deadline: Aug. 25. WEB LINK. MyNSF News Service, May 25, 2006. Shell Marine Habitat Program Funding for Gulf of Mexico Projects Through a partnership with the Shell Oil Company, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation provides Shell Marine Habitat Grants for projects that benefit marine habitat in and around the Gulf of Mexico. The project area includes the gulf coasts of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, and the gulf coast of Florida from Tampa north and west through the panhandle. Grants will range from $50,000 to $200,000 each, minimum 1:1 match required. Deadline: Sep. 1 (pre-proposals). Living Stock Collections The National Science Foundation seeks applications for the Living Stock Collections (LSC) program. The LSC program supports operation of and improvements in outstanding collections of living organisms used in basic biological research. The program provides support for two types of projects. Short-term projects are one-time awards (up to 36 months) leading to innovative handling of living stocks or to well-defined improvements in existing collections, including those not otherwise supported by LSC. Long-term projects (up to 60 months) support ongoing operation of significant collections. Deadline: Sep. 6. Also see these listings:
Nominations sought for AACR Cancer Prevention Research Award The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) and the Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation invites nominations for the annual AACR-Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation Award for Excellence in Cancer Prevention Research. The award will be given to a scientist residing in any country in the world for seminal contributions in basic, translational, clinical, epidemiological, or behavioral science investigations in cancer prevention research that have had a major impact on the field and stimulated new directions in this important area. The award recipient will present a major lecture during the International Conference on Frontiers in Cancer Prevention Research, the premier annual international meeting on cancer prevention research. Deadline: Jun. 30. ROSES-06 Amendment 10: Final text of the Living with a Star Program The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has released Amendment 10 to Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES 2006), NNH06ZDA001N. The amendment issues the final text for Appendices B.7 and B.8. Deadlines: Jul. 31 (notice of intent); Aug. 31 (proposal).
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Defense Sciences Research and Technology: Predicting Health and Disease The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has issued BAA 06-19, Addendum 4, Predicting Health and Disease (PHD). The PHD program will develop methods to assess whether an individual will develop an infectious disease, prior to the onset of disease symptoms. Achieving this will require a multi-disciplinary approach to diagnostics that includes, at the minimum, innovative data analytic methodologies coupled with traditional and non-traditional medical diagnostic parameters. Deadline: Jun. 22 (white papers); Aug. 21 (proposals). WEB LINK. FebBizOpps, May 9, 2006. Faculty Development: Integrated Technology into Nursing Education and Practice Initiative The Health Resources and Services Administration solicits applications for nursing collaboratives that will partner with the government using a cooperative agreement mechanism for the Faculty Development: Integrated Technology into Nursing Education and Practice Initiative. The initiative will provide support to nursing collaboratives for faculty development in the use of information and other technologies in order to expand the capacity of schools of nursing to educate students for 21st century health care practice. Deadline: Jun. 26. Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (P30) The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) invites applications for Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (DDRCCs). The DDRCCs are part of an integrated program of digestive and liver diseases research support provided by the NIDDK. An applicant may request a 5 yr. project period with direct costs of up to $750,000 per year. Deadline: Jun. 26 (letter of intent), Jul. 26 (application). Clinical Nutrition Research Unit Core Centers (P30) The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) invites applications for Clinical Nutrition Research Unit (CNRU) Core Centers. The objective of the CNRUs is to bring together basic science and clinical investigators from relevant disciplines to enhance and extend the effectiveness of research related to nutritional sciences, obesity, and related disorders, with clinical and/or translational applications in these areas. An applicant may request a 5-year project period and direct cost budget of $750,000/yr. Deadlines: Oct. 24 (letter of intent), Nov. 21 (full proposal). WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 16, 2006. Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects The Department of Education invites applications for Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects. The purpose of the DRRP program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities. Deadline: Jul. 21.
Federal Register, June 2, 2006. Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers The Department of Education invites applications for Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers. The purpose of the RERC program is to improve rehabilitation services and outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Deadline: Jul. 21.
Federal Register, June 2, 2006. Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers The Department of Education invites proposals for Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers. The purpose of the RRTC program is to improve rehabilitation services and outcomes for individuals with disabilities. The focus is the RRTC on Effective Independent and Community Living Solution and Measures. Deadline: Jul. 21. WEB LINK. Federal Register, June 2, 2006. Application of Emerging Technologies for Cancer Research The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National Institutes of Health (NIH) solicit proposals for the Application of Emerging Technologies for Cancer Research (R21/R33). The program funds 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. Deadlines: Aug. 21 (letter of intent), Sep. 22 (application). Global Research Initiative Program, Basic/Biomedical Sciences (R01) The National Institutes of Health invites applications for the Global Research Initiative Program, Basic/Biomedical Sciences. This initiative provides funding opportunities for the increasing pool of foreign basic and biomedical scientists, clinical investigators, nurses, and other health professionals with state-of-the-art knowledge of research methods to advance critical issues in global health upon their return to their home countries through basic and biomedical sciences research and technology development. Individual awards are limited to a maximum of $50,000/yr. Deadlines: Aug. 21, 2006, 2007, 2008 (letter of intent); Nov. 18, 2006, 2007, 2008 (AIDS letter of intent); Sep. 21, 2006, 2007, 2008 (application). 2007 BWF Career Award for Medical Scientists The Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) has reformulated its Career Awards in the Biomedical Sciences (CABS) as a program exclusively targeting physician scientists. These Career Awards for Medical Scientists (CAMS) retain some of the basic features of CABS, including the institutional limits on the number of nominations that may be submitted. CAMS will provide $700 K over five years to bridge advanced postdoctoral/fellowship training and the early years of faculty service. The postdoctoral/fellowship portion of the award should last 1-2 years, during which time the awardee may use up to $95 K per year, including up to $65 K per for salary support. The remainder of the award will be used for the faculty portion of the award. Candidates should have an M.D., D.D.S., D.V.M., or equivalent clinical degree, and be citizens or permanent residents of the US or Canada. They must be clinical fellows, residents, instructors (non-tenure track), or postdoctoral researchers and have at least two years of research experience. Nominations for this program are institutionally restricted. If you are interested, please contact Ken Macdonald, Duke ORS, 681-5988 or kwmac@duke.edu. Deadlines: Aug. 22 (Duke internal), Oct. 2 (external). Non-Human Primate Islet/Kidney Transplantation Tolerance (U01, U19) The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) and the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) invite applications to participate in the Non-Human Primate Transplantation Tolerance Cooperative Study Group (NHPCSG). This RFA solicits only applications for research projects studying NHP models of islet and/or kidney transplantation tolerance. Deadlines: Aug. 22 (letter of intent) Sep. 23 (application). Basic and Translational Research Opportunities in the Social Neuroscience of Mental Health The National Institutes of Health seeks proposals for Basic and Translational Research Opportunities in the Social Neuroscience of Mental Health (R01). The purpose of this funding opportunity is to stimulate basic and translational research into the neurobiological substrates of social behavior. NIMH intends to commit $2 million in FY2007 to fund 4-6 new grants in response to this FOA. Deadlines: Aug 25, 2006, Aug. 27, 2007, Aug. 25, 2008 (letter of intent), Sept. 25, 2006, 2007, 2008 (application). Research on Community Reintegration for People with Psychiatric Disabilities The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) invites grant applications for Research on Community Reintegration for People with Psychiatric Disabilities. The program will fund multidisciplinary/ translational research that will explore the individual, social, and service system conditions necessary for people with psychiatric disabilities to reintegrate into community life; the organizational and service system conditions necessary to enable service providers to facilitate that reintegration; and the effectiveness of rehabilitation strategies and programs in helping socioculturally diverse individuals who have widely varying goals, material and social resources, and clinical needs. Deadlines: Oct. 1, Feb. 1, Jun. 1. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 19, 2006. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - 2006 Physician Faculty Scholars Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) calls for proposals to the 2006 Physician Faculty Scholars Program. Talented junior faculty, nominated by their medical schools, will receive support to enhance their skills and productivity through institutional and national mentoring, protected time, and research experience. The Foundation will make up to 15 awards of up to $300,000 each over three years in 2007 to help young physicians develop their careers in academic medicine. Before approaching this foundation, please contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu. Deadline: Sep. 1. Religious Organizations and HIV The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) invites applications for the Religious Organizations and HIV program. This PA calls for studies to examine the extent and nature of religious organizations' involvement in HIV-related activities, the factors that influence such involvement and its effectiveness. Deadline: Sep. 1. Aligning Forces for Quality The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation calls for proposals to Aligning Forces for Quality: The Regional Market Project. The project seeks to help communities dramatically improve the quality of the health care they provide for chronic diseases in ambulatory settings. The program will help up to six communities align three key drivers of quality improvement:
Before approaching this foundation, please contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu. Deadline: Sep. 7. Circulating Cells in Cancer Detection The National Institutes of Health invites applications for Circulating Cells in Cancer Detection. The purpose of this PA is to develop novel technologies for capturing, enriching, and preserving exfoliated abnormal cells and macromolecules in body fluids or effusions and to develop methods for concentrating the enriched cells for biomarker studies. Deadline: Oct. 1, Feb. 1, Jun. 1. Clinical Research on Mental Illnesses in Older Adults The National Institutes of Health invite grant applications for Clinical Research on Mental Illnesses in Older Adults (R01). The intent of this funding opportunity is to intensify investigator-initiated research in this area, to attract new investigators to the field, and to enhance interdisciplinary approaches to research. Deadlines: Oct. 1, Feb. 1, Jun. 1. Development of Frontal Cortex and Limbic System and Their Roles in Drug Abuse or Mental Health The National Institutes of Health solicits (R01) grant applications to the Development of Frontal Cortex and Limbic System and Their Roles in Drug Abuse or Mental Health. A major goal of this initiative is to understand how exposure to drugs of abuse affects the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying nervous system development of circuits implicated in drug reward and addiction. Deadlines: Oct. 1, Feb. 1, Jun. 1. Diet, Epigenetic Events, and Cancer Prevention The National Institutes of Health invites applications for Diet, Epigenetic Events, and Cancer Prevention. This funding opportunity promotes clinical and preclinical research to determine how diet and dietary factors, including dietary supplements, impact DNA methylation, histone posttranslational modification, and other epigenetic processes involved in cancer prevention and development. Deadlines: Oct. 1, Feb. 1, Jun. 1 (proposal); May 1, Sep. 1, Jan. 2 (AIDS). Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Disorders in Children and Adolescents The National Institutes of Mental Health invites investigator-initiated research grant applications for studies focused on the early identification and treatment of mental disorders in children and adolescents. Deadlines: Oct. 1, Feb. 1, Jun. 1. Interventions and Practice Research Infrastructure Program (R24) The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) seeks research partnerships between community-based, clinical/services settings and research institutions to enhance the national capacity to conduct research that will inform mental health services research science, service delivery, program dissemination and implementation, and mental health policy. The funding cap for each year of the program is $500,000 maximum direct costs, plus negotiated facilities and administrative (F&A) costs. Deadlines: Oct. 1, Feb. 1, Jun. 1. NIOSH Exploratory and/or Developmental Grant Program (R21) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites applications for the NIOSH Exploratory and/or Developmental Grant Program. Emphasis is placed on research projects that address needs in the National Occupational Research Agenda (NORA), for which information may be found at: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/nora/. Deadline: Oct. 1, Feb. 1, Jun. 1. Phased Innovation Research in Cancer Prognosis and Prediction The National Institutes of Health solicits proposals for Phased Innovation Research in Cancer Prognosis and Prediction (R21/R33). This program will provide tools to improve clinical decision-making in the care of cancer patients. Deadlines: Oct. 1, Feb. 1, Jun. 1. Research and Psychopathology in Intellectual Disabilities (Mental Retardation) The National Institutes of Health invites applications for Research and Psychopathology in Intellectual Disabilities (Mental Retardation). The funding opportunity is designed to elucidate the epidemiology, etiology, treatment, and prevention of mental disorders, including emotional and behavioral problems, in persons of any age with intellectual disabilities (mental retardation). Deadlines: Oct. 1, Feb. 1, Jun. 1. Research on the Reduction and Prevention of Suicidality (R01) The National Institutes of Health invite applications for Research on the Reduction and Prevention of Suicidality. The intent is to intensify investigator-initiated research on the topic, to attract new investigators to the field, and increase interdisciplinary approaches to developing effective strategies to reduce suicidality. Deadline: Oct. 1, Feb. 1, Jun. 1. Risk Factors for Psychopathology Using Existing Data Sets The National Institutes of Health invites proposals for Risk Factors for Psychopathology Using Existing Data Sets. The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite grant applications involving extensive and innovative use of existing data sets to study the development of psychopathology, including alcohol and drug abuse, in order to guide the development of preventive and treatment intervention strategies. Deadline: Oct. 1, Feb. 1, Jun. 1. School-based Interventions to Prevent Obesity The National Institutes of Health invites applications for the School-based Interventions to Prevent Obesity program. This program encourages the formation of partnerships between academic institutions and school systems in order to develop and implement controlled, school-based intervention strategies designed to reduce the prevalence of obesity in childhood. Deadlines: Oct. 1, Feb. 1, Jun. 1. Robert Wood Johnson Health & Society Scholars Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) calls for proposals to the RWJF Health & Society Scholars Program. The program is founded on the principle that progress in the field of population health depends upon collaboration and exchange among the social, behavioral and health sciences. To be eligible, scholars must have completed doctoral training by the time of entry into the program (August or September 2007) in disciplines ranging from the behavioral and social sciences to the biological and natural sciences and health professions. Before approaching this foundation, please contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu. Deadline: Oct. 13. Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance Research Grants The Tuberous Sclerosis Alliance invites applications for Fellowship, Junior Investigator, or Senior Investigator Awards. Conference grants are also available. Deadlines: Aug. 1 (letter of intent), Nov. 1 (application). New Models of Pain Relevant to Trigeminal System (R01) The National Institutes of Health invites applications for New Models of Pain Relevant to Trigeminal System. This funding opportunity seeks to stimulate research on chronic orofacial pain disorders that will provide insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying these conditions and the biological mechanisms underlying analgesic treatments of these disorders. Deadlines: Oct. 24 (letter of intent), Nov. 21 (application). Comprehensive Alcohol Research Centers The National Institutes of Health invites applications for Comprehensive Alcohol Research Centers (P60). The NIAAA Alcohol Research Center program provides leadership in conducting and fostering interdisciplinary research on a wide variety of topics including, but not limited to: the nature, causes, consequences, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of alcohol abuse and alcoholism; and in developing new topics, approaches and methodologies to pursue these areas of research. Deadlines: Nov. 17 (letter of intent), Dec. 20 (application). Developmental/Exploratory Alcohol Research Centers The National Institutes of Health invite applications for Developmental/Exploratory Alcohol Research Centers. The NIAAA Alcohol Research Center program provides leadership in conducting and fostering interdisciplinary research on a wide variety of topics including, but not limited to: the nature, causes, consequences, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of alcohol abuse and alcoholism; and in developing new topics, approaches and methodologies to pursue these areas of research. Deadlines: Nov. 17 (letter of intent), Dec. 20 (application). Clinical Nutrition Research Unit Core Centers (P30) The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) invites applications for Clinical Nutrition Research Unit (CNRU) core centers. The CNRUs are core centers (P30) that are part of an integrated program of nutrition and obesity-research support provided by NIDDK. A total of $2,000,000 in FY 2007 will be committed to fund a total of two new and/or competing continuation grants in response to this RFA. An applicant may request a project period of up to 5 years and a budget for direct costs of up to $750,000 per year. Deadlines: Nov. 22. Also see these listings:
International Research Collaboration Behavioral, Social Sciences (FIRCA-BSS) [R03] The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Fogarty International Center seek applications for the International Research Collaboration Behavioral, Social Sciences (FIRCA-BSS) [R03]. The FIRCA-BSS award facilitates collaborative behavioral and social science research between scientists supported by the NIH and investigators in developing countries. Funding is available for ~10-20 awards of up to $100,000 over three years. Deadlines: Sep. 21; Sep. 21, 2007. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 25, 2006. International Research Collaboration Basic Biomedical (FIRCA-BB) [R03] The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Fogarty International Center seek applications for International Research Collaboration Basic Biomedical (FIRCA-BB) [R03]. The FIRCA-BB award facilitates collaborative basic biomedical research between scientists supported by the NIH and investigators in developing countries. Funding of up to $100,000 over three years is available for ~30-40 awards. Deadlines: Sep. 21, Jan. 21, 2007, May 21, 2007. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 25, 2006. Also see these listings:
Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and Technology The National Institutes of Health (NIH) seek proposals for Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and Technology. The program promotes research and developments in computational science and technology that will support rapid progress in areas of scientific opportunity in biomedical research. Biomedical computing includes database design, graphical interfaces, querying approaches, data retrieval, data visualization and manipulation, data integration through the development of integrated analytical tools, and tools for electronic collaboration, as well as computational and mathematical research including the development of structural, functional, integrative, and analytical models and simulations. The R21 component of this initiative is PAR-06-411. Deadlines: Jun. 24, 2006; Sep. 24, 2006; Jan. 24, 2007; May 24, 2007; Sep. 24, 2007; Jan. 24, 2008; May 24, 2008; Sep. 24, 2008, Jan. 24, 2009. Bioengineering Research Grants The National Institutes of Health invite applications for Bioengineering Research Grants (BRGs) for basic and applied multi-disciplinary research that addresses important biological, bioengineering or medical research problems. 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: Feb. 1, Jun. 1, Oct. 1. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 17, 2006. Also see these listings:
Physical Sciences & Engineering BAA 05-03 Prototypes and Technology for Improvised Explosive Device Detection The Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency (HSARPA) requests proposals for development of a portable, handheld, standoff detection system to be used by a trained operator to identify individuals carrying concealed explosives, explosive devices, or other weapons before those individuals can carry out an attack. Proposed concepts and designs must focus on improving current electro-optical based imaging technologies. Proposals must include test methodologies for assessing resolution and detection capabilities. Deadline: Jun. 19. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, May 22, 2006. TRUST for Integrated Circuits: White Paper Request The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) solicits research proposals in the area of TRUST for Integrated Circuits. TRUST is defined as the knowledge that an integrated circuit contains nothing more and nothing less than that intended by the user. The research should advance the science and technology for ensuring that microprocessor chips can be trusted regardless of their origin and fabrication process. Deadlines: Jun. 20 (white papers); Aug. 21 (proposals). WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, May 25, 2006. Research Development for New Radar Systems The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) has a requirement for research development and evaluation programs aimed at providing product improvements to new Navy Radar Systems. Required areas of support include: radar analysis, design, development, and laboratory and field-testing; technical services and consultation in signal processing; technical services and consultation in electromagnetic (EM) theory; and support of division programs. Deadline: Jun. 23. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, March 14, 2006. DTRA Basic Research Program for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction The Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) has just released a broad agency announcement for the advancement and understanding of the basic sciences with an emphasis on exploring new and innovative research for combating or countering Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). DTRA is seeking basic research in the following eight topical areas:
Deadlines: Jun. 28 (Phase I questions); Jul. 12 (white papers); Aug. 31 (invited proposals). WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, May 22, 2006. Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) and Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), with funding provided by the Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration's (NNSA's) Advanced Simulation and Computing (ASC) program, have announced the next phase of the Academic Alliance Program. The primary goal of the Predictive Science Academic Alliance Program (PSAAP) is to establish validated, large-scale, multidisciplinary, simulation-based "Predictive Science" as a major academic and applied research program. This "Predictive Science" is the application of verified and validated computational simulations to predict properties and dynamics of complex systems. Deadlines: Jun. 29 (Duke internal); July 17 (external preliminary proposal). Although a university can submit more than one preliminary proposal, preliminary proposals must include an institutional review letter. For further internal review information, contact Ken Macdonald, Office of Research Support (kwmac@duke.edu, 681-5988). NASA ARMD Research Opportunities in Aeronautics NRA The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) solicits foundational research proposals for the four programs within the Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD): the Airspace Systems Program, the Aviation Safety Program, the Fundamental Aeronautics Program and the Aeronautics Test Program. Deadline: Jun. 30. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, May 25, 2006. Commander's Predictive Environment-Understand the Battlespace: Due Date Change The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) has requested white papers for the Commander's Predictive Environment program. The BAA focuses on technologies for rapid model development, rapid model adaptation, model integration/interoperability, and model maintenance. AFRL has changed the recommended FY 07 date for white papers submissions from Jun. 1 to Aug. 1, 2006. Deadline: Aug. 1. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, May 26, 2006. Biomedical Engineering, Research to Aid Persons with Disabilities, and Biophotonics Programs The National Science Foundation seeks applications for the Biomedical Engineering, Research to Aid Persons with Disabilities, and Biophotonics Programs (BME/RAPD). Current areas of interest include biomedical photonics; novel tissue characterization schemes; new cellular and tissue engineering concepts; the innovative integration of multi-disciplinary technologies for new imaging and biosensing systems; and Point-of-Care technologies related to chronic illness, persons with disabilities, and the aging. Deadlines: Sep. 15; Mar. 1, 2007. WEB LINK. My NSF News Service, May 23, 2006. Information and Intelligent Systems: Advancing Human-Centered Computing, Information Integration and Informatics, and Robust Intelligence The National Science Foundation's Division of Information and Intelligent Systems (IIS) seeks proposals in three core technical areas:
IIS is emphasizing two cross-cutting technical areas: Human-Robot (and/or Agents) Interaction; and Information Privacy and Security. IIS also intends to fund curriculum development activities that have the potential to greatly improve higher education in IIS core and cross-cutting areas. Deadlines: Oct. 19 (Large Projects), Nov. 2 (Medium Projects) and Dec. 6 (Small Projects). New and Innovative Ideas for Advanced Technology Exploitation: BAA Revision The Department of the Army, Space & Missile Defense Command, has issued an amendment to BAA W9113M-05-0009, New and Innovative Ideas for Advanced Technology Exploitation. The amendment increases the potential total contract value that may be awarded under the BAA from $45,000,000 to $60,000,000. The revision has been incorporated into a revised BAA dated 22 May 2006. Deadline: Nov. 9. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, May 23, 2006. Cognitive Information Processing Technology: Change of Due Dates The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) solicits proposals for research in the area of Cognitive Information Processing Technology. DARPA has issued a modification to extend the closing dates. Deadlines: Apr. 5, 2007 (abstracts); May 22, 2007 (questions); Jun. 5, 2007 (proposals). WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, May 25, 2006. Advanced Technologies for Human and Information System Interactions: Request for White Papers The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center San Diego (SSC-SD) solicits basic and applied research and prototype development proposals in the area of Advanced Technologies for Human and Information System Interactions. Deadline: May 31, 2007. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, June 1, 2006. Automated COMINT Collection and Processing The Air Force Research Laboratory(AFRL) solicits white papers for various scientific studies and experiments to increase the lab's knowledge and understanding of the broad range of capabilities required in support of Automated COMINT Collection and Processing. Solutions to basic research and engineering problems using innovative approaches are sought. AFRL has republished the original announcement. Deadline: May 31, 2007. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, May 25, 2006. Also see these listings:
Life Sciences Research Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Program The Life Sciences Research Foundation awards fellowships across the spectrum of the life sciences: biochemistry; cell, developmental, molecular, plant, structural, organismic population and evolutionary biology; endocrinology; immunology; microbiology; neurobiology; physiology; virology. Three-year fellowships will be awarded on a competitive basis to graduates of medical and graduate schools in the biological sciences holding M.D., Ph.D., D.V.M. or D.D.S. degrees. Deadline: Oct. 1. LAM Foundation Fellowships THE LAM Foundation offers postdoctoral fellowship for the study of the cellular and molecular basis of the abnormal smooth muscle proliferation that occurs in the disease, Lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). The LAM Post Doctoral Fellowship Awards provide a maximum of $50,000 per year renewable for up to two additional years. Deadlines: Sep. 15 (fall deadline), Mar. 15 (spring deadline). Also see these listings:
Building the Science of Science Policy: Innovation, Investments and Outcomes To build the science of science policy, National Science Foundation programs in the Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) will accept Supplement requests for active awards and proposals for Small Grants for Exploratory Research (SGERs). The goal of SBE's activities are to build a rigorous science of science policy manifest in new understandings of the human dynamics that underlie successful innovation; better understanding of the relations between workforce training and returns on research investments; and the development of the data, metrics and models needed to evaluate returns to private and public sector R&D investments. Deadline: Jul. 1. WEB LINK. MyNSF News Service, May 26, 2006. Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics The National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks applications for Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS). The program is an interdisciplinary program that supports the development of innovative methods and models for the social and behavioral sciences. The MMS Program welcomes proposals in general research and infrastructure activities; mid-career research fellowships; research on survey and statistical methodology; and doctoral dissertation research. Deadline: Aug. 16. WEB LINK MyNSF News Service, May 25, 2006. Social Science Research Council - Abe Fellowship Program The Social Science Research Council accepts applications for the Abe Fellowship. The fellowship encourages international multidisciplinary research on topics of pressing global concern. The program supports professional research in the social sciences or humanities on contemporary policy-relevant issues, especially those which promote a new level of intellectual cooperation between Japan and America. Funding for the program is provided by the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership. Applicants are invited to submit proposals for research in the social sciences or the humanities relevant to any one or combination of the following three themes: global issues; problems common to industrial and industrializing societies; and issues that pertain to US-Japan relations. The program provides Abe Fellows with 3-12 months of full-time support over a 24 month period. Deadline: Sep. 1. US Institute of Peach 2006 Solicited Initiative The US Institute of Peace invites applications for the 2006 Solicited Initiative. The Solicited initiative is restricted to projects that fit specific themes or topics identified in advance by the Institute of Peace. The 2006 Solicited Initiative will focus on the six countries: Colombia, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Sudan. The specific themes and topics for each country may be found at the web site. Deadline: Oct. 1. WEB LINK. Federal Register, June 6, 2006. US Institute of Peace Fall 2006 Unsolicited initiative The US Institute of Peace invites applications for the Fall 2006 Unsolicited initiative. The Unsolicited Initiative offers support for research, education and training, and the dissemination of information on international peace and conflict resolution. Deadline: Oct. 1. WEB LINK. Federal Register, June 6, 2006. Also see these listings:
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