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Use the Links at the Right to navigate amongst the various sections of this archived Funding Alert newsletter. Download Issue: Creative Campus Innovations Grant Program The Association of Performing Arts Presenters requests applications to the Creative Campus Innovations Grant Program, which is funded through a $1.5 million grant from the Doris Duke Charitable Foundation to strengthen the arts on campuses. Six to twelve colleges or universities will be awarded grants ranging from $50,000-$200,000 each for 1-2 year projects beginning in 2007. Deadline: Jun. 15 (preliminary application). WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, May 19, 2006. French Film Festival Funding FACE, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting contemporary creative work in the context of French-American cultural and educational exchange, funds French Film Festivals for US universities through its Tournées program. Qualifying candidates must show films, for which they are seeking the support of Tournées, as part of a festival and screenings of all films must take place within a one-month period. The festival may consist of five films, the number of films that the Tournées grant covers. Films may also be presented as part of a larger festival of French or international films. The support of Tournées is provided for a maximum of five consecutive years. Deadline: Jul. 31; Oct. 1. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, May 5, 2006. Sullivan Foundation Young Singers Support The Sullivan Foundation identifies talented young singers and helps them develop professional careers. Through annual auditions in New York, the foundation gives a number of $7,500 cash awards to gifted singers in the early stages of professional careers, to be used for any career-related purpose. Applicants must be in the early stages of their careers and have completed their academic training. Deadline: Sept. 12. Historic Preservation Research Grants The James Marston Fitch Charitable Foundation supports innovative original research projects or creative design that advances the practice of Historic Preservation in the US. Although the foundation awards research grants up to $25,000, smaller grants are made at the trustees' discretion. Deadline: Sep. 15. Institute of Museum and Library Services Grants for Libraries and Museums The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) welcomes proposals for Grants for Libraries and Museums.
WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, May 14, 2006. National Humanities Center Fellowships The National Humanities Center offers 40 residential Fellowships for advanced study in the humanities. Applicants must hold doctorate or have equivalent scholarly credentials, and a record of publication is expected. Senior and younger scholars are eligible, though the latter should be engaged in research beyond the revision of a doctoral dissertation. In addition to scholars from all fields of the humanities, the Center accepts individuals from the natural and social sciences, the arts, the professions, and public life who are engaged in humanistic projects. Most of the Center's fellowships are unrestricted. For the academic year 2007-08, candidates with an interest in the impact of recent scientific research on the human attributes of autonomy, singularity, and creativity are encouraged to apply. Individual fellowships are also available in the following fields: art history or visual culture, French history or culture, Asian Studies, theology, American art history, and environmental history. Deadline: Oct. 15. WEB LINK. IRIS Alert, May 15, 2006. Also see these listings:
Green Communities Charrette Grants Green Communities, a five-year, $555 million initiative to build more than 8,500 environmentally healthy homes for low-income families in the US, provides Charrette Grants of up to $5,000 each for green affordable housing developers. Deadline: Open. Dollar General School Library Relief Program Dollar General requests applications for Beyond Words: The Dollar General School Library Relief Program, a grant program to benefit public school libraries in Hurricane Katrina-affected areas. The fund will provide grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 each for books, media, and/or equipment that support learning in a school library environment. Deadline: Continuous. Save Our History Grant Program The History Channel invites preservation organizations, museums, historical societies, libraries, and archives to team up with local schools for the 2006-07 Save Our History Grants. The program will award $10,000 grants to fund hands-on, experiential educational projects that teach students about their local history and actively engage them in its preservation. Deadline: June 2. 'Bee' The Change Community Service Grant for Literacy Youth Service America invite applications for a Grant of $1,000 to ONE young person between the ages of 5-25 to implement a sustainable community service project that increases literacy in their community and uses the movie, AKEELAH AND THE BEE, currently in theatres, as inspiration. Projects should be youth-led and created, and must have a portion of their project take place on National and Global Youth Service Day (April 20-22, 2007). Deadline: Jun. 9. Assets for Independence Grants: Change of Due Dates The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) invites applications for Assets for Independence (AFI) Projects. These projects assist low-income people in becoming economically self-sufficient by teaching project participants about economic and consumer issues and enabling them to establish matched savings accounts called Individual Development Accounts in order to save for a first home, a business, or higher education. This notice announces a change in due dates from Jun. 15 to Jul. 18. Community Awareness and Outreach Campaign Projects for the Prevention of Family Violence The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) invites applications for Community Awareness and Outreach Campaign Projects for the Prevention of Family Violence. ACF plans to provide ten grants of $75,000 to community organizations to distribute information to help break the cycle of family violence. Deadline: Jun. 11. Dana Foundation Arts Education Rural Initiative The Dana Foundation welcomes applications for Arts Education Grants to improve teaching of the performing arts in public schools in rural communities. The foundation's interests include dance, music, or theater based on a specific pedagogy; and arts curricula integrated into a school's standard curriculum. Grants vary in size, with the largest award being $50,000. Before approaching this foundation, please contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu. Deadline: Jun. 15 (letter of intent). Youth Empowerment Demonstration Grant Program The Office of Minority Health accepts applications for Youth Empowerment Grants, a program designed to provide at-risk youth with opportunities to make healthier life choices. These demonstration grants require a multi-partner approach involving institutions of higher education, primary and secondary schools, community organizations and institutions, and the community at-large. The three-year grants range from $200,000-$250,000 per year. Deadline: Jun. 15. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 16, 2006. Shade Structure Grants The American Academy of Dermatology offers Shade Structure Grants for schools, park districts, religious institutions, or other nonprofit organizations in need of shade for outdoor locations. Deadline: Jun. 16. Captain Planet Youth Environmental Grants The Captain Planet Foundation requests proposals for hands-on Youth Environmental Projects. The foundation offers small grants of $500 or less, as well as a limited number of grant awards ranging from $500-$2,500. Deadlines: Jun. 30, Sep. 30, Dec. 31; and Mar. 31, 2007. National Juried Exhibit for Young Artists with Disabilities VSA arts seeks entries for Destination Anywhere, a national juried exhibit for young artists with disabilities. The program is open to young artists ages 16-25 living in the US who have a physical, cognitive, or mental disability. Eligible media include paintings and drawings, fine art prints, photography, computer-generated prints, and two- dimensional mixed media. The program will award a Grand Prize of $20,000, a First Award of $10,000, a Second Award of $6,000, and 12 Awards of Excellence of $2,000 each. Deadline: Jul. 14. Acres for America Grants Wal-Mart and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation invite applications to Acres for America Grants. The program funds projects that conserve important habitat for fish, wildlife, and plants through acquisition of interest in real property. More than $2.5 million will be made available annually for ten years for conservation investments through the program. Deadlines: Sep. 1; Apr. 1, 2007. WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, April 30, 2006. NEA Big Read Grants The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, invites communities to take part in the Big Read initiative. Grants ranging from $10,000-$20,000 will be awarded to conduct month-long community-based programs that encourage citizens to read. Deadlines: Sep. 12; Apr. 2007. Public Skatepark Grant Program The Tony Hawk Foundation welcomes applications to the Public Skatepark Grant Program to promote high-quality public skateparks in low-income areas. Grants range from $1,000 to $25,000. Deadline: Oct. 1. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, May 19, 2006. CVS/Pharmacy Community Grants CVS Pharmacy provides Community Grants for programs targeting children under the age of 18 with disabilities that address health and rehabilitation services; public schools promoting a greater level of inclusion in student activities and extracurricular programs; and creating opportunities or facilities that give greater access to physical movement and play. Deadline: Oct. 31. Surdna Foundation Arts Teachers Fellowships The Surdna Foundation welcomes applications for Arts Teachers Fellowships, a national initiative to support the artistic revitalization of outstanding arts teachers in specialized, public arts high schools. Twenty awards of up to $5,000 each, with a complementary grant of $1,500 to the fellow's school to support post-fellowship activities, will be made. Deadline: Nov. 17. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, May 12, 2006. Bright Ideas Education Grant Program North Carolina's Touchstone Energy Cooperatives invite each NC certified K-12 teacher to apply for a Bright Ideas Grant. Grants of up to $2,000 finance innovative and creative classroom projects involving activities in music, art, history, language, reading, science, career-planning, and information technology. Deadlines: Aug. 29 (early bird incentive); Sep. 29 (deadlines vary by county and school). WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, May 12, 2006.
Notice of Intent to Reissue the Institutional Clinical and Translational Science Award RFA and Request for Comments Regarding CTSA RFA The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) has issued a notice of NIH's intention to reissue a Request for Applications (RFA) for Institutional Clinical and Translational Science Awards (CTSAs) with a receipt date of Jan. 17, 2007. The intent of the CTSA program is to enable institutions to engage in innovative and transformative efforts that will develop and advance clinical and translational science as a distinct discipline within a definable academic home and for institutions to work together at a national level to advance clinical and translation science. The RFA is expected to be published after August 14, 2006. The NIH intends to hold a pre-submission webcast/videoconference on Oct. 5, 2006 from 2-4 pm at which NIH staff will answer questions concerning the CTSA program and the RFA. NIH requests comments from interested parties that could result in clarifications of the CTSA program. Deadline: Jul. 1 (comments). INQUIRIES: Anthony Hayward M.D., Ph.D. (Division for Clinical Research Resources NCRR, Bethesda, MD 20892-4874) 301/435 0790 or 301/480 3661 (fax), haywarda@mail.nih.gov; WEB. NIH Guide, May 12, 2006. Also see these listings:
Supplemental Funding to Current BIO Awards to Broaden Participation in the Biological Sciences by High School Students: The National Science Foundation's Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) will fund Supplements to current BIO awards that foster interest in the pursuit of studies in the biological sciences; and broaden participation of high school students, particularly those who are women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities. The maximum supplemental award amount is $6,000 per student for one year. Deadlines: Vary. NASA Near Earth Object Analysis of Alternatives Workshop Call for Papers The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has issued a Call for Papers for a workshop on Near-Earth Object (NEO) Detection, Characterization and Threat Mitigation. Workshop location and dates to be determined (late June-July time frame). This workshop is for information and planning purposes only and is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Deadlines: May 26 (abstracts); Jun. 7 (author invitations); Jun. 25 (invited white paper submissions). Climate Program Office for FY 2007 The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will accept proposals that address the NOAA Climate Program's overall goal, which is to better understand climate variability and change to enhance society's ability to plan and respond. Deadline: May 30 (letter of intent); Jul. 25 (application). WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 2, 2006. Chevron Conservation Awards Chevron invites applications for Chevron Conservation Awards, a program that recognizes outstanding contributions by individuals and organizations to the conservation of natural resources around the world. Six awards of $15,000 will be selected in three categories:
Deadline: May 31. Consumer Education about Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Awareness and Use of Energy-Efficient Products and Practice The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) solicits proposals for the Consumer Education about Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions through Awareness and Use of Energy-Efficient Products and Practice program. EPA anticipates awarding up to three cooperative agreements from total estimated funding of ~$1,350,000. Deadline: Jun. 9. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 9, 2006. Source Reduction Assistance Grants The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) accepts applications for the Source Reduction Assistance Grant program. Seven of EPA's Regional Pollution Prevention Program offices anticipate having up to $163,000 available per region to fund projects supporting source reduction/pollution prevention and/or resource conservation. Deadline: Jun. 19. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 17, 2006. Surveys, Studies, Investigations, Demonstrations and Training Grants The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Region 5, solicits proposals to conduct and promote the coordination of investigations, training, demonstrations, surveys and studies relating to the causes, effects, extent, prevention, reduction and elimination of water pollution. Five awards are anticipated with an award ceiling of $50,000. Deadline: Jun. 22. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 9, 2006. ToxCast Prioritization of Environmentally Relevant Chemicals 2 The Environmental Protection Agency(EPA), National Center for Computational Toxicology, will accept proposals for the ToxCast Prioritization of Environmentally Relevant Chemicals 2 to develop the ability to forecast toxicity. The ToxCast program will evaluate chemical properties and effects across a broad spectrum of information domains: physical-chemical properties, predicted biological activities based on existing structure-activity models, biochemical properties based on HTS assays, cell based phenotypic assays, and genomic and metabolomic analyses of cells. Deadline: Jul. 1. WEB LINK. FedBizOpps, May 16, 2006. Fate and Effects of Hormones in Waste from Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, seeks applications proposing to characterize the Fate and Effects of Hormones in Waste from Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO) on the environment and human health. Three awards are expected with award ceilings of $700,000. Deadline: Aug. 9. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 9, 2006. High-Accuracy Protein Structure Modeling (R01) The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) invites applications for grants to support the development of novel technologies that will significantly improve the accuracy of High-Accuracy Protein Structure Modeling (R01). This program is part of the NIGMS-supported Protein Structure Initiative (PSI). Direct costs are capped at $225,000/yr for the three-year project period. This is a reissue of RFA-GM-05-008, which was previously released July 8, 2004. Deadlines: Sep. 25 (LOI); Oct. 23 (application). WEB LINK. IRIS Funding Alert, May 15, 2006. Also see these listings:
NSF Regional Grants Conference The National Science Foundation will present a Regional Grants Conference in College Park, MD on October 23-24, 2006. Key representatives from the National Science Foundation as well as faculty, researchers and grant administrators from US colleges and will participate. NSF program officers representing each NSF Directorate will be on hand to provide current information about specific funding opportunities and to answer questions. Optional FastLane workshops will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2006. NIH Pilot Program for Multiple Principal Investigators and SF424 Submission The National Institutes of Health (NIH) informs potential applicants that Basic and Translational Research Opportunities in the Social Neuroscience of Mental Health (R01) (PAR-06-389) will serve as a special pilot program for applications that will allow multiple PIs. While the R01 mechanism has not yet transitioned to electronic grant submission, all PAR-06-389 applications must be submitted electronically using the SF424 (R&R) grant application package through Grants.gov, regardless of the number of PIs involved. Deadlines: Aug. 25 (LOI), Sep. 25 (application). INQUIRIES: Rebecca Claycamp (NIMH, Bethesda , MD) Tel 301/443-2811, Email: rclaycam@mail.nih.gov, WEB. NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, May 5, 2006. Multiple PI Implementation Update The NIH has issued a notice that the Multiple PI Option will be available only for programs involved in the Sep. 2006 pilot; that all participating PIs will need to be registered on the NIH Commons prior to submission; and that Multiple PI applications must include a leadership plan. This notice describes the management strategies for Multiple PI projects that are in place for the pilot initiatives and special review criteria that will be used for these pilots. WEB LINK. NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, May 12, 2006. Changes in PA-04-135: Tools for Genetic and Genomic Studies in Emerging Model Organisms The National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS) announces two clarifications to Tools for Genetic and Genomic Studies in Emerging Model Organisms. First, Grants (R24) supported by this program are non-renewable. Effective Jun. 1, applications for resources that require maintenance beyond the period of grant support must include a written plan for the long term maintenance and support of the proposed resource. Second, NIGMS does not intend to use this program to support the development, maintenance, or annotation of databases. Deadlines: Jun. 1, Oct. 1, Feb. 1. WEB LINK. NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, May 12, 2006. Extension of Expiration Date for Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08) and Independent Scientist Award (K02) The NIH's Office of Extramural Research has extended the expiration dates for two development awards through the Jun. 1, 2006 application submission date for new applications.
NIH intends to re-issue these opportunities in time for the October 1/November 1 2006 application submission dates. Deadline: Jun. 1. WEB LINK. NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, May 5, 2006. Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards -- Proposed Modifications to Policies Governing Funding of Tuition, Fees, and Health Insurance: Request for Comments The NIH's Office of Extramural Research seeks comments regarding possible revisions to fiscal policies that govern the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) programs, which comprise institutional research training grants (T32, T34, and T35) and individual fellowships (F30, F31, F32, and F33). These revisions would change the approach used by the NIH to help offset tuition, fees, and health insurance (T/F/I) costs associated with NRSA awards. Comments regarding the proposed policy modifications can be provided using a special website. Deadline: Jun. 2 (Responses). WEB LINK. NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, May 5, 2006. Maine IACUC 101 Workshop in July The NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare and the University of New England will co-sponsor an IACUC 101 Conference on July 13 in Biddeford, Maine. The IACUC 101 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. WEB LINK. NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, May 5, 2006. Mailing of Paper Assignment and Change of Assignment Letters Eliminated by NIH Effective 1 June 2006, the NIH will not send Paper Notification of Assignment and Change of Assignment Letters. Thereafter investigators will need to use the eRA Commons, a Web interface where NIH and the applicant organizations are able to conduct extramural research administration business electronically, to obtain this information. WEB LINK. NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, May 5, 2006. Reminder: All R03, R21, R21/R33, R33 and R34 Grant Applications Must Use SF424 (R&R) and Grants.gov for the June 1, 2006, Submission Date and Beyond NIH reminds the research community that the R03, R21, R21/R33, R33, and R34 grant Programs will transition to electronic submission of the SF424 (R&R) form through Grants.gov for applications intended for the June 1, 2006, submission date and beyond. ALL applications in response to announcements for these grant programs must be submitted electronically (i.e., paper-based PHS 398 applications will not be accepted). Applications that were first submitted in paper and are being resubmitted as amended applications must now use electronic submission via Grants.gov using the SF424 (R&R) forms. WEB LINK. NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, May 5, 2006. Innovative Technologies for Molecular Analysis of Cancer Program Funding Summary The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has published a matrix of the 14 Innovative Technologies for Molecular Analysis of Cancer (IMAT) Program RFAs with an outline of their characteristics. The IMAT program is aimed at the development and integration of novel and emerging technologies in the support of cancer research, diagnosis, and treatment. WEB LINK. NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts, May 5, 2006.
NIJ FY07 Graduate Research Fellowship 2007 The National institute of Justice seeks applications for Graduate Research Fellowships 2007. The Fellowship provides dissertation research support to outstanding doctoral students undertaking independent research on issues related to crime and justice. Students from any academic discipline are encouraged to apply and propose original research that has direct implications for criminal justice. Deadline: Nov. 28. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 2, 2006.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Request for Disparities Issues Proposals The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) invites research proposals that offer Solutions toward Reducing Healthcare Disparities. RWJF seeks to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in the care of patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus type 2, and/or depression. The foundation will consider projects of up to $75,000 with a one-year time frame. Before approaching this foundation, please contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu. Deadline: Rolling. WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, May 19, 2006. Computational Modeling for Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Biologists: Introductory Courses The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) invites applications for development, implementation and subsequent evaluation of Short Courses to Introduce Computational Modeling to Biomedical Researchers and Clinician-Scientists (T15). These courses are expected to promote interdisciplinary research and training by increasing the number of researchers with knowledge and skills to apply both experimental and computational approaches to heart, lung, blood, and sleep research. The NHLBI intends to commit approximately $2.8 M for FY 2007-2010 to fund up to three new grants. Deadlines: May 25 (letter of intent), June 21 (application). Cancer Surveillance Using Health Claims-Based Data (R01) The National Institute of Health seeks proposals for Cancer Surveillance Using Health Claims-Based Data. Projects may focus on treatment and outcomes at the patient-specific level or include influences from the provider or broader health-system level. Deadlines: Jun. 1, Oct. 1, Feb. 1. Developmental Projects in Complementary Approaches to Cancer Care (R21) The National Institutes of Health (NIH) solicits proposals for Developmental Projects in Complementary Approaches to Cancer Care (R21) to support the development of basic and clinical complementary cancer research and provide the basis for extended research projects. This announcement is also intended to facilitate the entry of promising investigators into research in these topics. Direct costs are limited to $275,000 over an R21 2-year period. Deadlines: Jun. 1, Oct. 1, Feb. 1 (non-AIDS); May 1, Sep. 1, Jan. 1 (AIDS). Directed Stem Cell Differentiation for Cell-Based Therapies for Heart, Lung, and Blood, and Aging Diseases (R21) The National Institutes of Health solicits Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant applications that propose to define the factors and mechanisms controlling the differentiation of embryonic or adult stem or progenitor cells, either in vitro or in vivo. Direct costs are limited to $275,000 over an R21 two-year period. Deadlines: Jun. 1, Oct. 1, Feb. 1. Influence of Religiosity and Spirituality on Health Risk Behaviors in Children and Adolescents (R01) The National Institute of Health seeks proposals for the Influence of Religiosity and Spirituality on Health Risk Behaviors in Children and Adolescents. Research should examine the mechanisms, mediators, and moderators by which religious and spiritual beliefs develop and are transmitted across generations; and whether and how these beliefs influence early sexual behaviors and alcohol or other drug use that may facilitate the transmission of HIV in children and adolescents. Parallel opportunities are R21 (PA-06-403) and R03 (PA-06-402). Deadlines: Jun. 1, Oct. 1, Feb. 1. NIDCR Small Research Grants for Data Analysis and Statistical Methodology (R03) The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) seeks applications for NIDCR Small Research Grants for Data Analysis and Statistical Methodology. The program provides investigators with the support necessary to conduct such secondary data analyses or develop statistical methods for analyzing oral health data utilizing existing database resources. Deadlines: Jun. 1, Oct. 1, Feb. 1. Pilot and Feasibility Clinical Research Grants in Diabetes, Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases (R21) The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases invites applications for the exploratory/developmental (R21) grant mechanism in diabetes and its complications, obesity, endocrine disorders including osteoporosis, and inborn errors of metabolism including cystic fibrosis. Deadlines: Jun. 1, Oct. 1, Feb. 1. Studies of Energy Balance and Cancer in Humans (R01) The National Cancer Institute (NCI) invites grant applications on Energy Balance and Cancer in Humans. These studies may range from new analyses of existing datasets to additional collection of data and biological specimens in ongoing investigations. Knowledge gained should provide information to better understand the relationships among energy balance, cancer risk and prognosis. Deadlines: Jun. 1, Oct. 1, Feb. 1. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 9, 2006. Structural Analyses of the Ligand-Binding Properties of Taste and Smell Receptors The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) seeks applications for Structural Analyses of the Ligand-Binding Properties of Taste and Smell Receptors. This PA aims to encourage collaborations among chemosensory molecular biologists and biochemists with expertise in the isolation and characterization of membrane proteins, and biophysicists familiar with crystallography, NMR and other analytical tools used in structural analyses. Deadlines: Jun. 1, Oct. 1, Feb. 1. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 8, 2006. Women's Mental Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum Period The National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) invite applications on Women's Mental Health in Pregnancy and Postpartum Period. Research is encouraged on perinatal mood and other mental disorders in four areas: clinical course, epidemiology and risk factors; basic and clinical neuroscience; interventions; and services. Studies exploring the effects of current or lifetime drug abuse on the perinatal period are also encouraged. Deadlines: Jun. 1, Oct. 1, Feb. 1. Cystic Fibrosis Research and Translation Core Centers (P30) The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) invites applications for Cystic Fibrosis Research and Translational Core Centers. Core Centers provide shared resources to support research to develop and test new therapies for CF and foster collaborations among institutions with a strong existing research base in CF. The Center will also support pilot and feasibility studies to develop and test new approaches to therapy. The NIDDK intends to commit $2,000,000 to this RFA by issuing two awards. Anyone (Campus or Medical Center) interested in this institutionally limited submission should e-mail a statement of intent to Ken Macdonald, ORS, at kwmac@duke.edu. Deadlines: Jun. 12 (Duke internal); Jun. 20 (external letter of intent), Jul. 20 (external application). In Vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging Centers (P50) The National Cancer Institute (NCI) solicits applications for P50 Research Center Grants for In Vivo Cellular and Molecular Imaging Centers (ICMICs). The program will fund the 5-year P50 ICMIC grants to support interdisciplinary scientific teams conducting cutting-edge cancer molecular imaging research with clinical relevance. An institution may submit only one application and may have only one funded ICMIC. Anyone (Campus or Medical Center) interested in this institutionally limited submission should e-mail a statement of intent to Ken Macdonald, ORS, at kwmac@duke.edu. Deadlines: Jun. 13 (Duke internal); Jul. 16 (external letter of intent), Aug. 16 (external application). Christopher Reeve Foundation Individual Research Grants Program The Christopher Reeve Foundation's Individual Grants Program seeks to encourage promising new investigators to undertake research on regeneration and recovery, particularly with respect to the spinal cord; encourage researchers who are well-established in other areas to transfer their efforts to spinal cord research; and enable researchers with novel ideas to test their ideas and develop pilot data for seeking larger awards from NIH and other funding sources. Two-year awards are available for senior scientists and young investigators with a maximum funding level of $75,000 per year. Postdoctoral fellowships are available with a maximum funding level of $60,000 per year. Deadline: June 15. NIAMS Small Grant Program for New Investigators The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) is seeking small grant (R03) applications to stimulate and facilitate the entry of promising new investigators into research on arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases and injuries. This solicitation will provide support for pilot research that is likely to lead to a subsequent individual research project grant (R01). Applicants may request up to $50,000 (direct costs) per year. The total project period for an application submitted in response to this FOA may not exceed three years. Deadlines: June 23, Oct. 23, Feb. 23, 2007, June 23, 2007, Oct. 23, 2007, Feb. 23, 2008, June 23, 2008, Oct. 23, 2008. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Physician Faculty Scholars Program The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) welcomes applications for the Physician Faculty Scholars Program. Talented junior faculty, nominated by their medical schools and selected by the program, will receive support to enhance their skills and productivity through institutional and national mentoring, protected time, and research experience. RWJF will make up to 15 three-year awards of up to $300,000 in 2007. Before approaching this foundation, please contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu. Deadlines: Jun. 27 (Duke internal), Sep. 1 (external deadline). Secondary Analysis of Data from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being The Administration for Children and Families invites applications for Secondary Analysis of Data from the National Survey of Child and Adolescent Well-Being. Funds are available to support grants for secondary analysis of data available from the National Survey on Child and Adolescent Well-Being (NSCAW). NSCAW provides longitudinal data from multiple informants on the functioning, well-being, and services provided to a national probability sample of children and families who come into contact with the child welfare system through an investigation of child maltreatment. Deadline: July 5. American Health Assistance Foundation - Macular Degeneration Research Program The American Health Assistance Foundation invites researchers to submit Letters of Intent to apply for Macular Degeneration Research Program grants into the cause of and treatment for macular degeneration. Grants of up to $50,000 per year for up to two years are available. Before approaching this foundation, please contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu. Deadline: July 10 (letter of intent). WEB LINK. The Foundation Center RFP Bulletin, May 19, 2006. Hispanic Health Services Research Grant Program The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Hispanic Grant Program solicits proposals to implement Hispanic American Health Services Research Activities to meet the needs of diverse CMS beneficiary populations. The grant program is designed to encourage health services researchers to pursue research issues which impact Hispanic Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP health disparities issues. Deadline: July 10. American Heart Association National Programs The American Heart Association funds research broadly related to cardiovascular function and diseases, stroke or to related clinical, basic science, bioengineering or biotechnology, and public health problems. The following funding opportunities are available:
Brain Disorders in the Developing World: Research across the Lifespan (R01) The National Institutes of Health, in collaboration with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, and National Association for Autism Research, solicits proposals for the Brain Disorders in the Developing World: Research across the Lifespan (R01) program. This program will fund collaborative research projects, involving investigators in developed and developing countries, focusing on brain disorders throughout life relevant to developing nations. The collaborative research programs are expected to contribute to the long-term goal of building sustainable research capacity in developing countries to address neurological/ neurodevelopmental (including sensory, motor, cognitive and behavioral) function and impairment throughout life. R21 planning grants will be accepted from all eligible applicants (PAR-06-420). Deadline: Jul. 23 (letter of intent-HIV/AIDS only), Aug. 23 (application-HIV/AIDS only). WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 3, 2006. International Tobacco and Health Research and Capacity Building Program The National Institute of Health solicits applications for the International Tobacco and Health Research and Capacity Building Program. The program will support research and capacity building projects that address the burden of tobacco consumption in low- and middle-income nations by 1) pursuing observational, intervention and policy research of local relevance; and 2) building capacity in these regions in epidemiological and behavioral research, prevention, treatment, communications, health services and policy research. Eight awards are anticipated with a $300,000 award ceiling. Only one application from a single institution will be accepted. Anyone (Campus or Medical Center) interested in this institutionally limited submission should e-mail a statement of intent to Ken Macdonald, ORS, at kwmac@duke.edu. Deadlines: Jul. 5 (Duke internal); Aug. 25 (letter of intent), Sep. 25 (application). Rippel Scholars Program The Fannie E. Rippel Foundation requests applications for the Rippel Scholars Program, which will focus on sex-difference biomedical research and gender-specific medicine. In 2006, the Foundation will award $100,000 to one investigator to conduct a 1-year study on cardiovascular function and disease. Deadline: Jul. 20. Implicating Noncoding RNAs in the Genetics of Mental Disorders The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) invites applications for Implicating Noncoding RNAs in the Genetics of Mental Disorders. The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to invite applications that investigate the role of microRNAs and other noncoding RNAs in the etiology of mental disorders. The data generated by this effort will contribute to the disaggregation of the molecular machinery underlying mental disorders by integrating sequence specific modulators of post-transcriptional gene expression into a theoretical framework of disease pathophysiology. The NIMH intends to commit approximately $3,000,000 in total costs in FY 2007 to fund 5-7 grants. Based on the particular science proposed and the determined need for substantial involvement by NIMH staff, NIMH may convert a linked set of collaborative R01s into cooperative agreement U01s or U10s. Deadlines: June 21 (letter of intent); July 22 (application). WEB LINK (R01) New Technologies for Liver Disease SBIR The National Institute of Health solicit applications for the New Technologies for Liver Disease SBIR to develop resources, research tools, instrumentations, biomarkers, devices, drugs or new and innovative approaches to diagnosis, monitoring, management, treatment and prevention of liver diseases. Only US SBCs are eligible to submit SBIR applications. Deadlines: Aug. 1, Dec. 1, Apr. 1. George M. O Brien Kidney Research Core Centers (P30) The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) invites applications for George M. O'Brien Kidney Research Core Centers to support both basic and clinical research on kidney disease. The NIDDK plans to issue 3 awards, each at a maximum direct cost of $750,000 per year for 5 years. Applicant organizations may submit only one application. Anyone (Campus or Medical Center) interested in this institutionally limited submission should e-mail a statement of intent to Ken Macdonald, ORS, at kwmac@duke.edu. Deadlines: Sep. 5 (Duke internal), Oct. 24 (external letter of intent), Nov. 21 (external application). Research Centers of Excellence in Pediatric Nephrology (P50) The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) invites applications for Research Centers of Excellence in Pediatric Nephrology. These Centers complement the O'Brien Kidney and Urological Research Centers. The NIDDK plans to issue two awards, each at a maximum direct cost of $750,000 per year for 5 years. Applicant organizations may submit only one application. Anyone (Campus or Medical Center) interested in this institutionally limited submission should e-mail a statement of intent to Ken Macdonald, ORS, at kwmac@duke.edu. Deadlines: Sep. 5 (Duke internal), Oct. 24 (external letter of intent), Nov. 21 (external application). American Stroke Association Centers for Stroke Prevention Research The Bugher Foundation, in collaboration with the American Stroke Association, accepts proposals for support of three Centers for Stroke Prevention Research for four years. The desired characteristics of these centers, the general requirements of the application and the review criteria are described in the Request for Applications (RFA). Deadline: Sep. 15 (letter of intent); Nov. 15 (application). Also see these listings:
US-French Teachers-in-Training Program The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Fulbright Teacher Exchange Branch, announces an open competition for the US-French Teachers-in-Training Program. The three-month teacher exchange program will provide approximately 30-35 French pre-service teachers, who are expected to serve socio-economically disadvantaged students in France, with a three-to-four week orientation to American history, culture and society, through professional development seminars in an academic setting. Deadline: May 31. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 2, 2006. Exchange Program for School Principals from Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Fulbright Teacher Exchange Branch, announces an open competition for an assistance award program to support an Exchange Program for School Principals from Bolivia, Ecuador and Venezuela. The program will provide an intensive three-week US professional development program for 6-7 qualified secondary school principals from each of the respective countries. Deadline: Jun. 1. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 2, 2006. Professional Development Program for Indian and Pakistani Teachers The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Fulbright Teacher Exchange Branch, announces an open competition for a $500,000 grant to support the Professional Development Program for Indian and Pakistani Teachers. US educational institutions with expertise in teaching English as a Foreign Language (EFL) may submit proposals which combine EFL teaching methodology, curriculum development, and development of leadership and communication skills for up to 30 Indian and Pakistani secondary school teachers. Deadline: Jun. 13. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 2, 2006. The US Embassy in Brazil, Public Affairs Section, announces an open competition for the 2007 Youth Ambassadors Program, a two-week educational exchange opportunity in the US for disadvantaged Brazilian high school students from the public school system with outstanding profiles, great leadership skills, and who are engaged in volunteer work in their communities. Deadline: Jul. 28. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 8, 2006. Human Frontier Science Program Organization Short-Term Fellowship The Human Frontier Science Program invites proposals for Short Term Fellowships. Emphasis is placed on novel, innovative, and interdisciplinary approaches to basic research that involve scientific exchanges across national boundaries. Short-Term Fellowships are reserved for those who wish to work for a short period in a laboratory in another country. Independent young researchers, early in their careers, are encouraged to apply. Deadline: Continuous WEB LINK. IRIS Alert, May 15, 2006. Also see these listings:
Novel Technologies for In Vivo Imaging (R21/R33) The National Cancer Institute solicits Phased Innovation (R21/R33) grant applications for Novel Technologies for In Vivo Imaging. This FOA is intended to facilitate the proof-of-feasibility, development, and delivery of novel imaging technologies for early detection, screening, diagnosis, image-guided interventions, and treatment of various diseases, and to facilitate limited evaluation studies to show proof-of-concept and functionality. Deadlines: Jun. 1, Oct. 1, Feb. 1. WEB LINK. Grants.gov May 9, 2006. Defense Sciences Research and Technology: Predicting Health and Disease The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks white papers for the Defense Sciences Research and Technology, Addendum 4: Predicting Health and Disease (PHD) program. The PHD program will develop methods to assess whether an individual will develop an infectious disease, prior to the onset of disease symptoms. DARPA's end goal is to create the technological breakthroughs required for the development of a field portable, point of care health assessment system. Deadlines: Jun. 22 (white papers), Aug. 21 (full proposal).
Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and Technology (R01) The National Institutes of Health welcome proposals for Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and Technology (R01). Biomedical computing or biomedical information science and technology 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. Deadlines: Jun. 24; Sep. 24; Jan. 24, 2007; May 24, 2007; Sep. 24, 2007; Jan. 24, 2008; May 24, 2008; Sep. 24, 2008, Jan. 24, 2009. The National Science Foundation again invites applications for its Informal Science Education (ISE) program. Because there are institutional limits on the number of preliminary and full proposals that may be submitted to this program, there is an internal review process. The ISE program invests in projects that develop and implement informal learning experiences for individuals of all ages and backgrounds that are designed to increase their interest, engagement, and understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), as well as projects that advance the theory and practice of informal science education. Projects may target either public audiences or professionals whose work directly affects informal STEM learning. ISE projects are expected to demonstrate strategic impact, collaboration, and innovation. ISE makes a limited number of special category grants: planning grants for complex ISE projects, small supplements to existing ISE awards, and ISE-related conference, symposia, and workshop grants. Anyone interested in submitting to the ISE program must first submit the following materials for internal review to Ken Macdonald (kwmac@duke.edu, 681-5988):
Note: Limits on the ISE program apply to all types of grants funded under the Program. Deadlines: Jul. 5 (Duke internal); Sep. 14 (preliminary proposals, planning grant proposals); Dec. 14 (project application). Notice of Intent to Issue an RFA on Bioengineering Approaches to Energy Balance and Obesity The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI) has issued a notice to re-issue a Request for Applications (RFA) on Bioengineering Approaches to Energy Balance and Obesity during Summer 2006. The receipt date for applications will be in the Fall of 2006. The technology anticipated from the RFA is expected to be developed by engineers and physical scientists who effectively collaborate with life scientists with relevant expertise in obesity and nutrition. The NSF and the NIH are co-sponsoring a Workshop on Engineering Approaches to Energy Balance and Obesity to identify additional relevant research topics for the RFA. Also see this listing:
Physical Sciences & Engineering Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities; Access to Emerging Technologies The Department of Education seeks applications for Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities; Access to Emerging Technologies. The purpose of the program is to: 1) Improve results for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology, 2) support educational media services activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom setting to children with disabilities, and 3) provide support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom setting. Deadline: May 30. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, April 13, 2006. Global Response and Synchronization The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Rome Research Site, seeks white papers for Global Response and Synchronization. This BAA seeks research efforts that advance the state-of-the-art in the area of information discovery and delivery, advanced, multi-constraint and distributed optimization techniques and evaluation models to support mobility operations across a broad set of missions. Individual awards will not normally exceed 36 months with funding ranging from $40,000-$1,200,000/year. Deadline: May 31; Oct. 15; May 1, 2007; May 1, 2008 (white papers). Sensor Technology Research, Development, Test & Evaluation Open-Ended Broad Agency Announcement (STROEB): Call 24 - Center for Laser Research and Laser Communication The Air Force Research Laboratory, Sensors Directorate, solicits research proposals under the Sensor Technology Research, Development, Test & Evaluation Open-Ended Broad Agency Announcement (STROEB). Call 24 solicits for a Cooperative Agreement for a Center for Laser Radar and Laser Communication. Deadline: Jun. 5. WEB LINK. FedBizzOpps, May 5, 2006. Defense Science Research and Technology: Nano-Composite Optical Ceramics The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) seeks concept white papers and subsequent proposals for innovative approaches that enable revolutionary advances in material science and processes that result in high performance Nano-Composite Optical Ceramic (NCOC) infrared windows. Offerors with novel material concepts but who do not have the facilities needed to produce the required deliverables may submit a white paper for evaluation and before trying to find a teaming partner. Deadlines: Jun. 5 (white papers), Feb. 9, 2007 (application). WEB LINK. FedBizzOpps, May 9, 2006. Technological Challenges in Hybrid Communications Systems The National Science Foundation (NSF) solicits proposals on Technological Challenges in Hybrid Communications Systems. The solicitation seeks proposals on novel concepts in hybrid communications systems including advanced photonic and wireless integrated circuits; new approaches and methodologies to develop architectures for hybrid networks; and new mathematical models to simulate the performance of components, interfaces, sub-systems, systems and interfaces to advance seamless integration of wireless optical and RF/microwave communications. NSF estimates that 10-15 awards will be funded from an anticipated funding amount of $3,850,000. Deadline: Jun. 6. WEB LINK. IRIS Alert, May 15, 2006. Research and Development for On-Board Vehicular Hydrogen Storage The Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, solicits applications for Research and Development for On-Board Vehicular Hydrogen Storage. This initiative seeks to fund the research and development of viable hydrogen storage technologies for on-board vehicular applications. Deadlines: Jun. 7 (preliminary application), Jul. 7 (application). WEB LINK. Grants.gov, March 27, 2006. Usefulness of a Pilot Scale Facility for Conversion of Lignocelluosic Biomass to Fungible Fuels and Co-products The Department of Energy (DOE) seeks information from industry that will assist in the possible development of a funding opportunity announcement for developing pilot scale facilities for conversion of lignocellulosic feedstocks to fungible fuels and co-products. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) may be submitted as a Microsoft Word document by e-mail to GO96030RFI@go.doe.gov. Deadline: Jun. 12. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 16, 2006. Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Core Technologies Program The Department of Energy, National Energy Technology Laboratory, seeks applications for applied research in the Solid-State Lighting (SSL) Core Technologies Program. DOE anticipates making 2-5 awards under this announcement, depending on the size of the awards.
Deadline: Jun. 27. Materials for Air-Breathing Propulsion: Call for Proposals 1 01 The Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials and Manufacturing Directorate (AFRL/ML), Wright Research Site, solicits proposals under BAA-06-05-PKM Proposal Call 1 for Materials Research for Advanced Turbine Engines. Advanced engine development will require more efficient methods of developing and introducing advanced materials; development and use of modeling and simulation tools is encouraged. Deadline: Jun. 29. WEB LINK. FedBizzOpps, May 11, 2006. NSF-Navy Civilian Service Fellowship-Scholarship Program The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Department of the Navy announce an opportunity to apply for supplemental funding under the provisions of the jointly funded NSF-Navy Civilian Service (NNCS) Fellowship-Scholarship Program. This program supports students at the bachelors, masters, or doctoral levels in the disciplines of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) who agree to commit to spending a year as a civilian employee at a Naval Research and Development Center for each year of support received. This program invites university principal investigators who are currently supported by an NSF award from the NIRT, NSEC, ERC, STC, IGERT or large ITR programs to apply for support for their eligible students who are working in areas of interest to one of the Navy Research and Development Centers. The funding will be provided for up to two years of fellowship/scholarship support plus a cost of education allowance. At the completion of their degrees, the students will accept civilian employment at a Navy Research and Development Center for one year for each year of support received. Deadline: Jun. 30. Force Protection Sensor Technology Maturity Demonstration The US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command (RDECOM) solicits proposals for innovative application of sensor integration technology that supports, enhances or stands alone with existing Force Protection Sensor Technology or architecture. Deadline: Jul. 5. WEB LINK. FedBizzOpps, May 4, 2006. Area of Interest 1- Instrumentation, Sensors, and Control Systems The US Department of Energy (DOE), National Energy Technology Laboratory, seeks to extend or develop additional computational capabilities that will facilitate the analysis and design of sensor and control systems for coal gasification or oxygen enhanced combustion systems. Deadline: Jul. 6. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 15, 2006. Area of Interest 2- Materials - Computational Methodologies to Design, Engineer, and Evaluate Materials for Fossil Energy Applications DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory seeks to develop Computational Methodologies to Design, Engineer, and Evaluate Materials for Fossil Energy Applications. Deadline: Jul. 6. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 15, 2006. Area of Interest 3- Computational Energy Sciences: Development of Multi-Phase Flow Modeling for Polydispersed Systems and Uncertainty Analysis for Advanced Power Plants and Water Management Systems DOE's National Energy Technology Laboratory seeks proposals for the Development of Multi-Phase Flow Modeling for Polydispersed Systems and Uncertainty Analysis for Advanced Power Plants and Water Management Systems. Deadline: Jul. 6. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 15, 2006. Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction BAA The Defense Threat Reduction Agency solicits proposals from academic institutions for research on Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD). The objective of the Basic Research program is to successfully support the advancement of fundamental knowledge and understanding of the sciences with an emphasis on exploring new and innovative research for combating or countering WMD. Deadline: Jul. 12. WEB LINK. FedBizzOpps, May 12, 2006. Air Force Fiscal Year 2007 Young Investigator Research Program The Air Force solicits applications for the Young Investigator Research Program. The program supports young scientists and engineers in Air Force relevant disciplines and is designed to promote innovative research in science and engineering. The awards foster creative basic research in science and engineering, enhance early career development of outstanding young investigators, and increase opportunities to recognize Air Force mission and challenges in science and engineering. Deadline: Jul. 20. NSF Fluid and Particle Processes Grants The National Science Foundation's Directorate for Engineering accepts proposals for the Fluid and Particle Processes (FPP) thematic area through two sub-elements:
WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, May 14, 2006. Information Theory for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks applications for Information Theory for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks. The objective of the Information Theory for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks (ITMANET) program is to generate and exploit superior theoretical insights concerning the design, deployment, and operation of a new generation of wireless mobile networks. Deadline: May 1, 2007. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 16, 2006. Information Theory for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks for Young Investigators The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency seeks applications for Information Theory for Mobile Ad-Hoc Networks for Young Investigators. The purpose of the program is to generate superior theoretical insights concerning the design, deployment, and operation of a new generation of wireless mobile networks. A Young Investigator meets the following criteria:
Deadline: May 1, 2007. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 16, 2006. Fuselet Production Environment - Request for White Papers The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), Rome Research Site, has republished its announcement to solicit white papers for application demonstrations of information transformation technologies, including (but not limited to) Fuselet Technology. Specific information about fuselet technology can be found at http://www.fuselet.org, but essentially fuselets are managed, light-weight, reusable software components that publish value-added information through the manipulation of existing data. Anticipated contract awards are expected to be 12 months in duration and to range from $100K to $350K. Deadlines: Jun. 15 (white papers); Sep. 30, 2007. WEB LINK. FedBizzOpps, May 11, 2006. Grants to Support Invention, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Sustainable Vision The National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA) seeks applications for Grants to Support Invention, Innovation & Entrepreneurship in Higher Education Sustainable Vision. Sustainable Vision grants are a 2005-2006 NCIIA initiative. These grants will be awarded for programs and projects designed to bring about breakthrough improvements to the environment and to meet basic human needs such as food, water, shelter, health, and safety, applying an entrepreneurial model to the dissemination of technological innovations. Detailed guidelines for Sustainable Vision grants will be available on the NCIIA website approximately June 2006. Anticipated deadline: Oct. 2006. Also see these listings:
AACR-Barletta Foundation Fellows Grant for Translational Cancer Research The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) requests applications for the AACR-Barletta Foundation Fellows Grant for Translational Cancer Research. The $35,000 grant will support researchers in the area of translational cancer research with a focus on any individualized therapeutic area. Proposed research must include the use of human tissue and have implications for therapeutic application and individualized medicine. The one-year grant term begins January 1, 2007 and is renewable for one year through a noncompetitive review process. Deadline: Jun. 12. AHRQ Individual Awards for Postdoctoral Fellows (F32) The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) accepts applications for th postdoctoral National Research Service Award (NRSA) individual fellowships (F32) in health services research. These postdoctoral research fellowships provide opportunities for 1-3 years of academic training and/or supervised experience in applying quantitative and/or qualitative research methods to the systematic analysis and evaluation of health care services. Deadlines: Apr. 5, Aug. 5, Dec. 5 annually. Also see this listing:
2006 Survey of Law Enforcement Gang Unit The Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) seeks applicants to conduct a survey about the operations, workload, policies, and procedures of gang units in large law enforcement agencies (those having 100 or more officers). Deadline: May 29. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 2, 2006. Institute of Education Sciences Grants The Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Research, conducts one research competition that encompasses two research programs of interest: Education Leadership and Education Policy, Finance, and Systems. Deadlines: Jun. 1 (letter of intent), Jul. 27 (application). Disability Case Study Research Consortium on Employer Organizational Practices in Employing People with Disabilities The Department of Labor (DOL) requests proposals for a Disability Case Study Research Consortium on Employer Organizational Practices in Employing People with Disabilities. The DOL seeks to fund a Research Consortium to develop a standard design methodology and conduct case study research to identify ways in which an organization's structures, values, policies and day-to-day practices, facilitate the employment of people with disabilities. These case studies will validate and document effective policies and strategies within corporations that have had success in recruiting, hiring, retaining and promoting people with disabilities. DOL plans to fund one $500,000 cooperative agreement for an 18-month period. Deadline: Jun. 9. WEB LINK. Federal Register: May 10, 2006. Head Start Graduate Student Research Grants The Administration for Children and Families announces the availability of funds for Head Start Graduate Student Research Grants to support field-initiated research activities. Four specific research areas are of particular interest: English language learners, early math development, social emotional development, and children with disabilities. The average projected award amount is $25,000 per budget; funding of 4-10 awards is anticipated. Deadlines: Jun. 23 (LOI); Jul. 14 (applications). Help America Vote College Program Grant The US Election Assistance Commission plans to award grants for the development of a program to encourage students enrolled at institutions of higher education (including community colleges) to assist State and local governments in the administration of elections by serving as nonpartisan poll workers or assistants. Project funds must be used for projects and activities which are carried out without partisan bias or without promoting any particular point of view regarding any issue. The expected number of awards is 20 grants, with an award range of $20,000-$8,000. Deadline: Jun 15. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 16, 2006. National Endowment for Financial Education Grants The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) invites researchers to submit grant proposals whose outcomes contribute to the body of knowledge in financial education and literacy. Special consideration will be given to project ideas that offer innovative and actionable financial education solutions. Deadline: Jun. 19. OJJDP FY 2006 Field Initiated Research and Evaluation Program The Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) seeks applications for the OJJDP FY 2006 Field Initiated Research and Evaluation Program. The purpose of this program is to support original, rigorous, scientific research and evaluation studies to inform the disciplines of juvenile justice and delinquency prevention and child maltreatment prevention and intervention. Deadline: Jun. 19. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 2, 2006. NIJ FY06 Social Science Research on the Role and Impact of Forensic Evidence on the Criminal Justice Process The National Institute of Justice seeks proposals for Social Science Research that evaluates the use of forensic evidence in the criminal justice system through the collection, analysis, and subsequent investigative and adjudicative processes. Deadline: Jun. 20. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 1, 2006. Assets and Market Access Collaborative Research Support Program The US Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks applications from eligible universities or colleges to serve as the Management Entity (ME) for a Collaborative Research Support Program (CRSP) entitled: Assets and Market Access. The successful applicant will be awarded a five-year Cooperative Agreement Leader Award with responsibility for managing a worldwide program of research and outreach activities intended to provide results in multiple countries and/or regions. Deadline: Jun. 23. WEB LINK. Grants.gov, May 12, 2006. Social Science Research Council Fellowships for HIV/AIDS and Public Health Policy Research in Africa The Social Science Research Council requests applications for the 2006-07 Fellowship for HIV/AIDS and Public Health Policy Research in Africa. Two Senior Fellowships of up to $25,000 and six Associate Fellowships of up to $10,000 will be awarded. Fellowships will be awarded to African researchers (master's degree and above) and mid-career policy makers, program planners, and practitioners with at least eight years of field experience. Preference will be given to applicants based in eastern and southern Africa. Deadline: July 15. Society of Actuaries Individual Grants Competition The Society of Actuaries Risk Management (SOA) accepts applications to the 2007 Individual Grants Competition to support the advancement of knowledge in actuarial science, the modeling and management of financial risk and contingent events. The SOA gives preference to projects relating to current policy issues or having direct applications, and those that further the basic or continuing education of actuaries. Deadlines: Oct. 16 (letter of intent), Jan. 3, 2007 (application). WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, May 14, 2006. Sloan Foundation Industry Centers -- Standard of Living and Economic Performance The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation helps to start new Industry Centers where it finds strong interest and financial commitment of both industry representatives and a university group who want to establish a center modeled upon the Sloan Industry Centers. In such cases, the Foundation may provide assistance. Each Sloan Industry Center consists of a multidisciplinary group of faculty and students who study many aspects of a single industry. All the centers generally involve faculty from economics and a wide variety of business and technical disciplines. In addition, depending upon the industry and the issues of importance to that industry, some centers also include faculty from the other social sciences (e.g., anthropology, sociology), the humanities (e.g., history), public policy, industrial relations, law, agriculture, medicine, public health, etc. Before approaching this foundation, please contact Beth Eastlick, Foundation Relations, at 681-0405 or beth.eastlick@duke.edu. Deadline: Continuous. WEB LINK. COS Funding Alert, May 14, 2006. Also see these listings:
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