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August 19, 2009 National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) Do
you think you’re a Top Star? Would you like to be recognized for all the
time and effort you put into your lesson plans? U.S. formal (K-12,
college) and informal educators are invited to submit their best examples of
how they incorporate information from NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope to teach
science, technology, engineering and mathematics education. Those selected as
"Top Stars" and "Gold Stars" will receive national
recognition and awards. Top Stars will be selected periodically during the
2009-2010 school year. Entries will be accepted through Jan. 2, 2010. The
deadline for the current submission period is Aug. 30, 2009. For more
information, visit http://topstars.strategies.org NASA
and the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI) are pleased to announce the
Multi-Cycle Treasury Programs Call for Proposals for Hubble Space
Telescope (HST) Observations. Participation in this program is open to
all categories of organizations, both domestic and foreign, including
educational institutions, profit and nonprofit organizations, NASA Centers,
and other Government agencies. Visit http://www.stsci.edu/institute/org/spd/mctp.html/ NASA
has added a new opportunity to its ROSES-2009 solicitation for Land-Cover/Land-Use
Change. Land-Cover/Land-Use Change, is focused on improving the detection
and monitoring of land-cover and land-use changes around the world,
explaining and attributing these changes to their primary causes, and
examining the implications of the changes in terms of their impacts, for
example, on the vulnerability of the associated land use or social systems
and their adaptability to a changing climate. On or about Aug 18, 2009, this
Amendment to the NASA Research Announcement "Research Opportunities in
Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2009" (NNH09ZDA001N) will be posted on
the NASA research opportunity homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ (select
"Solicitations" then "Open Solicitations" then
"NNH09ZDA001N"). NASA
has added a new opportunity to its ROSES-2009 solicitation for D.9, Kepler
Guest Observer - Cycle 2. NASA solicits proposals for the acquisition and
analysis of new scientific data from the Kepler mission. During its 3.5-year
prime mission, Kepler will continuously monitor a ~100 square degree
field-of-view in the Cygnus region with the objective of photometrically
detecting transits of Earth-size planets in the habitable zones of stars in
the solar neighborhood. Observations associated with this Kepler Guest
Observer Cycle 2 solicitation will begin on or near June 18, 2010. Proposals
should be for new observations only and should address areas of astrophysics
outside of the exoplanet Key Project study already planned by the mission. On
or about August 18, 2009, this Amendment to the NASA Research Announcement
"Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2009"
(NNH09ZDA001N) will be posted on the NASA research opportunity homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ (select
"Solicitations" then "Open Solicitations" then
"NNH09ZDA001N"). NASA
is challenging undergraduate and graduate student teams to design and
build an excavator that could be used on the moon. Design teams must
include one faculty or industry advisor with a college or university
affiliation. Teams must also include two or more undergraduate or graduate
students. A group of universities may work in collaboration, and
multidisciplinary teams are encouraged. A university faculty advisor or
student team may propose to receive up to $5,000 to support a student team.
The team can use these funds to design and build a lunar regolith excavator.
They may also use the money for travel expenses to compete in the Lunabotics
Mining Competition at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida on May 25-28,
2010. Approved proposals will be funded on a first come, first served basis.
Proposals must be received no later than Feb. 28, 2010. For more information
about the competition, visit http://www.nasa.gov/lunabotics
The
Educational Materials section of NASA's Web site offers classroom activities,
educator guides, posters and other types of resources that are available for
use in the classroom. Materials are listed by type, grade level and subject.
The following items are now available for downloading. ·
Space Thrills Poster -- Grades K-4 -- The Space
Thrills poster uses the excitement of a roller coaster traveling through the
solar system to capture students' imaginations. The back of the poster
includes five activities, teaching tips, fun facts and short narratives in
which the sun and each planet introduce themselves. Visit http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Space_Thrills_Poster.html ·
NASA Student Launch Initiative 2009-10 Flier -- Grades
7-12
-- NASA, Team America Rocketry Challenge, and Rockets for Schools invite
mentors to the NASA Student Launch Initiative Workshop taking place on Aug.
24-28, 2009. The NASA SLI flier contains more information about the educator
workshop and the rocket contest for middle and high school students. Visit http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/SLI_Flier.html ·
X-15 To the Edge of Space Poster -- All Grades -- Between June
1959 and October 1968, NASA’s X-15 hypersonic research flights rewrote the
rulebook of conventional flight. This poster presents facts, history,
achievements and a labeled diagram of the experimental airplane that flew
higher and faster than any other winged vehicle besides the space shuttle.
The poster also contains mini biographies of the 12 X-15 test pilots, including
Neil Armstrong. Visit http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/X-15_Poster.html ·
Comet on a Stick! -- Grades 3-5 -- In this
activity, students build a model of a comet to study the way the sun affects
it. Students then simulate the sun's solar wind as it interacts with the
comet, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of their comet model. The
student pages explain the activity, define "comet," list facts
about comets for students to model, and prompt students to improve their
models by asking them questions about their creations. Visit http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Comet_on_a_Stick.html ·
Black Hole Math -- Grades 10-12 -- Many aspects of
black holes can be understood by using simple algebra and pre-algebra skills.
Use Black Hole Math as a classroom challenge activity, an assessment tool or
an enrichment activity. The problems in this booklet investigate black hole
science and mathematics concepts including parts of a simple black hole and
calculating gravitational potential energy. Each word problem has background
information providing insight into black holes. The one-page assignments are
accompanied by one-page answer keys. Visit http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Black_Hole_Math.html ·
Solar Math -- Grades 6-11 -- Hinode is an
international mission to study the sun. By studying the sun's magnetic field,
scientists hope to learn if they can identify the magnetic field
configurations that lead to explosive energy releases and then to predict
when these events may occur. The variety of problems includes proportions,
decimals, geometry and scientific notation. The problems call for students to
apply mathematics and science concepts to understand the sun and the work of
the Hinode satellite. Each word problem has background information providing
insight into the sun and Hinode. The one-page assignments are accompanied by
one-page answer keys. Visit http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Solar_Math.html ·
Image Scale Math -- Grades 6-8 -- Image Scaling is
an important first step that all astronomers perform in understanding
image-type data produced by satellites and telescopes. Each activity in this booklet
has an image with the physical size of the image given. Students measure the
size of the image and divide the physical size by the image size to determine
the scale factor. They can then use the scale factor to investigate sizes of
objects within the image. Each word problem has background information about
the image. The one-page assignments are accompanied by one-page answer keys.
The "Extras for Experts" section is a set of problems for students
who want a challenge. Visit http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Image_Scale_Math.html ·
Lunar Math -- Grades 6-12 -- Apply
mathematics to help understand Earth's natural satellite and future missions
to the moon. Problems in Lunar Math use mathematical applications to explain
concepts such as the physical features of the moon; the probability of a
meteorite impact on the lunar surface; and how oxygen might be extracted from
moon rocks. The problems in this guide include basic mathematics, algebra,
geometry and some trigonometric functions. The one-page assignments are
accompanied by one-page answer keys. Visit http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Lunar_Math.html ·
Radiation Math -- Grades 6-12 -- Radiation can be
mysterious. Help students understand that they are surrounded by radiation.
Problems in Radiation Math use mathematical applications to explain concepts
such as background radiation; radiation effects on humans and technology;
radon gas, sun spot cycles; and the Van Allen Belts. The problems in
this guide include basic math, geometry, unit conversions, analyzing graphs,
and graphical and function integrations. The one-page assignments are
accompanied by one-page answer keys. Visit http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/topnav/materials/listbytype/Radiation_Math.html
U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) The
Naval Air Warfare and Weapons Department is interested in receiving technical
and cost proposals for conduct of basic research in technology areas
relevant to rotorcraft. As basic research, proposed projects should
develop new scientific knowledge, improve theoretical understanding, and
provide a basis for advances in rotorcraft technology. Research topics should
focus on basic scientific issues inspired by rotorcraft technology needs and
having the potential for making significant contributions towards Navy
research thrusts and DoD goals and missions. Technology transfer and the
partnering of this research with the US rotorcraft industry, U.S. Navy, other
Government organizations (e.g., U.S. Army, NASA, FAA) and other academic
institutions are encouraged. The proposed research should emphasize
innovative, creative basic research rather than application of existing
technologies. Projects should not be directed at specific aircraft or systems,
and need not offer immediate or specifically identifiable improvements in
rotorcraft technology. Projects that merely apply engineering methods to
develop or evaluate unusual vehicle configurations or components are not of
interest under this Announcement. Visit https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=a1627b13ab4ed473bf7f115090ab5e9f&tab=core&_cview=0 The
Air Force Research Laboratory supports in-house exploratory and developmental
research in material areas of interest to the Air Force (including advanced
metalics, advanced metallic composites, and ceramic composites) for the
Metals, Ceramics, and Nondestructive Division of the Materials and
Manufacturing Directorate, Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL/RXL) for the
next five to six years. This effort uses an interdisciplinary approach,
including interactions with groups involved in material behavior and life
prediction, process modeling, and research on new nondestructive evaluation
methods. This effort uses a collaborative approach, working with government
engineers, visiting scientists, and other on-site contractors as applicable.
All research and development areas will be performed concurrently. Visit https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=11bd29919dac31f35b3af08ceef981d2&tab=core&_cview=0 The
Office of Naval Research invites basic research proposals for New Concepts
in Energy Conversion and Power Management. Farsighted, high-payoff
research providing the basis for technological progress in power conversion
and power management is of interest, and identifying / characterizing
fundamental technology barriers is a key objective of the opportunity.
Approximately $2 million will be available for multiple grant awards.
Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due Nov 6. More information
regarding ONRBAA09-038 and other Navy Broad Agency Announcements is available
at: http://www.onr.navy.mil/02/baa/ The
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) invites research proposals
for the Advanced Structural Fiber program. There are two specified
phases to the program defined by the length of the fiber. Eligibility is
generally unrestricted, but there are some limitations on Federally Funded
Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs) and foreign entities. Multiple
awards are anticipated. Proposal abstracts are due Sep 24. More information
regarding DARPA-BAA-09-70 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/DARPA-BAA-09-70/listing.html DARPA
invites research proposals for the Bioinspired Photonics
program. The program's goal is to harness the best of nature's photonic
structures and utilize advances in materials technology to create
controllable photonic devices at visible and near infrared wavelengths. There
are three specified phases to the program; fabrication and understanding,
activation and dynamic control, and advanced capabilities. Eligibility is
generally unrestricted but there are some limitations on FFRDCs and foreign
entities. Multiple awards are anticipated. Proposal abstracts are due Oct 7.
More information regarding DARPA-BAA-09-71 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/DARPA-BAA-09-71/listing.html The
Army invites proposals for basic and applied research to develop new
powertrain technologies that will improve overall efficiency by reducing
fuel consumption, providing exportable electrical power, reducing noise, and
by developing powertrains that consume a wide range of fuels. Total four-year
funding for the program is $9.67 Million, which is anticipated to support a
single contract award. Eligibility is unrestricted. Responses are due Oct 16.
More information regarding TARBAATOPIC24 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAE07/TARBAATOPIC24/listing.html The
Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity invites research proposals for
the Multi-Qubit Coherent Operations Program to define, explore, and
address the new set of challenges, whether or not anticipated, that will be
met when operating multi-qubit systems. To accomplish this, researchers will
have to maintain and improve the control over quantum operations in a more
complex and noisier environment, which includes cross-talk from nearby qubits
and their control, coupling, and readout systems. Multiple awards are
anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. Responses are due Oct 13. More
information regarding IARPA-BAA-09-06(baa) is available at: http://www.iarpa.gov/solicitations_mqco.html The
Air Force Materiel Command invites proposals for in-house exploratory and
developmental research in Metallic and Ceramic Materials Research. The
program uses a collaborative approach, working with government engineers,
visiting scientists, and other on-site contractors as applicable. Total
five-year funding for the program is $22.745 million to support a single
contract award. Responses are due Sep 28. More information regarding
BAA-09-18-PKM is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA-09-18-PKM/listing.html DARPA
invites proposals with an integrated approach to transition promising rotorcraft
technologies that will enable a Mission Adaptive Rotor that is capable of
reconfiguration to optimize the rotor for each mission and mission segment
for dramatic improvements in system performance, operational availability and
survivability. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches
that enable revolutionary advances in adaptive rotor enabling science,
devices or systems. Eligibility is generally unrestricted but there are
some limitations on FFRDCs and foreign entities. Multiple awards are
anticipated. Proposals are due Sep 21. More information regarding
DARPA-BAA-09-33 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/DARPA-BAA-09-33/listing.html National Science Foundation (NSF) NSF's
Directorate for Engineering supports the Small Business Technology
Transfer Program. The sponsor invites eligible small business concerns to
submit Phase I proposals for its FY 2010 Small Business Technology Transfer
(STTR) program. The sponsor will support high quality projects on important
scientific, engineering, or science and engineering education problems and
opportunities that could lead to significant commercial and public benefit if
the research is successful. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09605/nsf09605.htm NSF
invites applications for the CHE-DMR-DMS Solar Energy Initiative, to
investigate highly efficient harvesting, conversion, and storage of solar
energy. Up to 10 grants will be awarded, each offering up to $500,000
annually for one to three years. A total of $7 million is available for the
program. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. degree-granting postsecondary
academic institutions. Proposals must include at least three co-principal
investigators, one each from the fields of chemistry, materials, and
mathematical sciences. Preliminary proposals are due Dec 8; full proposals
are due Mar 10, 2010. More information regarding NSF09-604 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09604/nsf09604.htm The
NSF's Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation invites
applications for two specific research areas: Renewable Energy Storage
for +10 megawatt energy storage and Science in Energy and Environmental
Design (SEED) for sustainable buildings. Up to $29 million will be
awarded, estimated to support 14 four-year awards of up to $500,000 per year.
Eligibility is restricted to a single organization or a group of
organizations, of which a U.S. postsecondary academic institution must be the
lead organization. A minimum of one principal investigator and two co-PIs must
participate. For the SEED component, at least one co-PI must be an engineer
and one co-PI must be an architect. Letters of intent are due Oct 9;
preliminary proposals are due Nov 13; full proposals are due Mar 31, 2010.
More information regarding NSF09-606 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09606/nsf09606.htm The
NSF's Division of Graduate Education invites applications for its Graduate
Research Fellowship Program to support outstanding graduate students in
the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. A
total of $66.99 million in new fellowships will be offered through the
program, leading to approximately 1,654 graduate fellowships awarded. The
program's stipend for students is $30,000 for a 12-month period and up to
three years of support will be provided. Eligibility is restricted to
graduate students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees in
STEM disciplines and who are U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent resident
aliens. Applications are due between Nov 2-12, with the exact day determined
by the applicant's field of study. More information regarding NSF09-603 is
available at: NSF's
Directorate for Engineering has established the Office of Emerging Frontiers
in Research and Innovation (EFRI) to serve a critical role in focusing on
important emerging areas in a timely manner. The EFRI Office is launching a
new funding opportunity for interdisciplinary teams of researchers to
embark on rapidly advancing frontiers of fundamental engineering research.
For this solicitation, we will consider proposals that aim to investigate
emerging frontiers in the following two specific research areas: (1)
Renewable Energy Storage (RESTOR), and (2) Science in Energy and Environmental
Design (SEED): Engineering Sustainable Buildings. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09606/nsf09606.htm?govDel=USNSF_25 NSF's
Documenting Endangered Languages (DEL) program is multi-year funding
partnership between the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National
Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) supports projects to develop and advance
knowledge concerning endangered human languages. Made urgent by the imminent
death of an estimated half of the 6000-7000 currently used human languages,
this effort aims also to exploit advances in information technology. Funding
will support fieldwork and other activities. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12816&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Undergraduate Research and Mentoring in the Biological Sciences (URM)
program is designed to increase the number and diversity of individuals
pursuing graduate studies in all areas of biological research supported by
the NSF Directorate for Biological Sciences. Support will be provided to
academic institutions to establish innovative programs to engage
undergraduates in a year-round research and mentoring activity. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=500036&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Developing Global Scientists and Engineers (International Research
Experiences for Students (IRES) and Doctoral Dissertation Enhancement
Projects (DDEP)) program recognizes that the U.S. needs to educate a
globally-engaged science and engineering workforce capable of performing in
an international research environment in order to remain at the forefront of
world science and technology. To support this aim, the Developing Global
Scientists and Engineers program provides highest quality international
research experiences for U.S. students. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12831&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship Program (IGERT)
program has been developed to meet the challenges of educating U.S. Ph.D.
scientists and engineers who will pursue careers in research and education,
with the interdisciplinary backgrounds, deep knowledge in chosen disciplines,
and technical, professional, and personal skills to become, in their own
careers, leaders and creative agents for change. The program is intended to
catalyze a cultural change in graduate education. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12759&govDel=USNSF_39
NSF's
Biophotonics, Advanced Imaging, and Sensing for Human Health (BISH)
program recognizes that innovative basic research in photonics, imaging,
and sensing that is very fundamental in science and engineering is needed to
lay the foundation for new technologies beyond those that are mature and
ready for application in medical diagnostics and therapies. Developing
molecularly specific sensing (molecular photonics), imaging, and monitoring
systems with high sensitivity and resolution would be an enormous
accomplishment. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501025&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Chemical and Biological Separations (CBS) program supports fundamental
research on novel methods and materials for separation processes. These
processes are central to the chemical, biochemical, materials, energy, and
pharmaceutical industries. A fundamental understanding of the interfacial,
transport, and thermodynamic behavior of multiphase chemical systems as well
as quantitative descriptions of processing characteristics in the
process-oriented industries. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13363&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Biosensing Program supports innovative, transformative, and insightful
investigations of fundamental problems with broad long term impact and
applications that require novel use of bio-inspired engineering principles
and sophisticated devices to meet the engineering and technology needs of the
nation. The program is targeting research in the area of the monitoring,
identification, and/or quantification of biological phenomena. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503353&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics program supports fundamental
research in engineering areas related to: Interfacial phenomena; Mass
transport phenomena; and Solution phase equilibrium thermodynamics.
Currently, emphasis is placed on molecular engineering approaches at
interfaces, especially as applied to the processing of soft materials. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13362&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Fluid Dynamics program supports fundamental research and education on
mechanisms and phenomena governing fluid flow. Topics include:
hydrodynamic stability; transitional flows and turbulence; Newtonian and
non-Newtonian fluid mechanics; sediment transport; waves and coastal
engineering; hydraulics; multi-scale, multi-phenomena models and
computations; micro- and nano-scale flow phenomena; and biofluid mechanics.
Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13365&govDel=USNSF_39 The
mission of NSF's Biomedical Engineering (BME) Program is to: Provide
opportunities to develop novel ideas into discovery-level and transformative
projects that integrate engineering and life science principles in solving
biomedical problems that serve humanity in the long-term; and Advance both
engineering and life sciences with biomedical engineering projects that are
at the interface of engineering and biomedical sciences. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501023&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Thermal Transport Processes program supports engineering research
aimed at gaining a basic understanding of the microscopic and macroscopic
levels of thermal transport phenomena (heat and mass transfer) in energy
conversion and conservation, the synthesis and processing of materials,
cooling and heating of infrastructure and equipment, the interaction of
industrial processes with the environment, the propulsion of air and
land-based vehicles, and other thermal phenomena. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13367&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Particulate and Multiphase Processes program supports fundamental and
applied research on mechanisms and phenomena governing particulate and
multiphase processes, including granular and granular-fluid flows,
particle/bubble/droplet interactions, aerosol science and technology,
suspensions, micro- and nano-structured fluids, self- and directed-assembly
of nanostructures involving particulates, and related instrumentation and
diagnostics. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13364&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Environmental Implications of Emerging Technologies program provides
support to develop and test the environmental effects of new technologies.
Fundamental and basic research is sought to establish and understand outcomes
as a result of the implementation of new technologies such as nanotechnology
and biotechnology. The program also supports research on the
development and refinement of sensors and sensor network technologies. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501030&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Energy for Sustainability program supports fundamental research and
education in energy production, conversion, and storage and is focused on
energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable. Most
world energy needs are currently met through the combustion of fossil
fuels. With projected increases in global energy needs, more
sustainable methods for energy production will need to be developed, and
production of greenhouse gases will need to be reduced. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501026&govDel=USNSF_39 The
field of Environmental Engineering is concerned with understanding the
impacts of human activities on the public health, natural environmental
quality, and natural resources and with developing the scientific basis for
identifying, analyzing, solving, mitigating, or managing environmental
problems caused by human activities. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501029&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Environmental Sustainability program supports engineering research
with the goal of promoting sustainable engineered systems that support human
well-being and that are also compatible with sustaining natural
(environmental) systems. These systems provide ecological services vital for
human survival. The long-term viability of natural capital is critical for
many areas of human endeavor. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501027&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Research to Aid Persons with Disabilities (RAPD) program supports
research that will lead to the development of new technologies, devices, or
software for persons with disabilities. Research may be supported that
is directed to the characterization, restoration, and/or substitution of
human functional ability or cognition, or to the interaction of persons with
disabilities and their environment. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501021&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Catalysis and Biocatalysis program primarily supports fundamental and
applied research on: Kinetics and mechanisms of important catalyzed chemical
reactions as they relate to the production of chemicals, fuels, and
specialized materials; Fundamental aspects of reactive deposition and
processing for thin film materials; and Characterization of chemical and biochemical
phenomena occurring at or near solid surfaces and interfaces. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13360&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Biotechnology, Biochemical, and Biomass Engineering (BBBE) program
deals with fundamental problems involved in the processing and manufacturing
of products of economic importance by effectively utilizing renewable
resources of biological origin and bioinformatics originating from genomic
and proteomic information. The BBBE program emphasizes basic engineering and
biological research that advances the fundamental knowledge base. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501024&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Process and Reaction Engineering program supports fundamental and
applied research on: Rates and mechanisms of important classes of catalyzed
and uncatalyzed chemical reactions as they relate to the design, production,
and application of catalysts, chemical processes, biochemical processes, and
specialized materials; Chemical and biochemical phenomena occurring at or
near solid surfaces and interfaces; and Electrochemical and other processes.
Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13361&govDel=USNSF_39 NSF's
Combustion, Fire, and Plasma Systems program supports fundamental
research and education relevant to these subjects. Among the broader societal
impacts of the program are cleaner global and local environments, enhanced
public safety, improved energy and homeland security, useful new materials,
and more efficient manufacturing. This program is not an applied research
program, but rather it provides broad, basic knowledge. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13366&govDel=USNSF_39 U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) The
U.S. Geological Survey announced a modification to its Mineral Resources
Program announcement. The program is offering a grant and/or cooperative
agreement opportunity to organizations that have the ability to conduct research
in topics related to non-fuel mineral resources. For FY10 this has been
expanded to include uranium. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are now
due Sep 29. More information regarding 10HQPA0005 is available at: http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=13619 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) DOE
has released its Annual Phase I solicitation for the Small Business
Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)
programs as part of its plan to distribute funding received through the
Recovery Act. Proposals will be accepted addressing 10 clean energy topics
described in the announcement. Eligibility is limited to U.S. small business
concerns. The deadline for submitting proposals is Sep 4. More information
regarding DE-PS02-09ER09-27 is available at: http://www.science.doe.gov/sbir/ Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) The
National Institutes of Health invite R01, R21, R43/R44, and R41/R42 research
proposals to promote and develop research in biomedical informatics and
computational biology that will support rapid progress in areas of
scientific opportunity in biomedical research. Award number, size, and
duration may vary. Eligibility is unrestricted for R01 grants. Only U.S.
small business concerns are eligible for SBIR R43/R44 grants and STTR R41/42
grants. Standard due dates for each grant mechanism apply. For more
information regarding: ·
Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and
Technology
(R01 grants), see PAR-09-218 at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-218.html; ·
Exploratory Innovations in Biomedical Computational
Science and Technology (R21 grants), see PAR-09-219 at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-219.html; ·
Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and
Technology Initiative (SBIR R43/R44 grants), see PAR-09-220 at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-220.html; or, ·
Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and Technology
Initiative
(STTR R41/R42 grants), see PAR-09-221 at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-221.html. The
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) invites R25 proposals for an
Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics to support
courses that will disseminate new laboratory techniques, methods, analyses
related to the institute's mission and to research education and training
initiatives that are linked to specific NHGRI research initiatives. Award
size, number, and duration may vary. Eligibility is unrestricted
domestically. Letters of intent are due 30 days before the standard application
due date. More information regarding PAR-09-245 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-245.html The
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute invites R21, R43/R44, and R41/R42
research proposals for Directed Stem Cell Differentiation for Cell-Based
Therapies for Heart, Lung, and Blood Diseases to define the factors and
mechanisms controlling the differentiation of embryonic or adult stem or
progenitor cells, either in vitro or in vivo. Award number, size, and
duration may vary. Eligibility is unrestricted for R21 grants. Only U.S.
small business concerns are eligible for SBIR R43/R44 grants and STTR R41/42
grants. Standard due dates for each grant mechanism apply. For more
information regarding: ·
R21
grants, see PA-09-248 at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-248.html; ·
SBIR
R43/R44 grants, see PA-09-249 at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-249.html; or, ·
STTR
R41/R42 grants, see PA-09-250 at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-250.html. The
National Institutes of Health invite R21 research proposals for the Optimization
of Small Molecule Probes for the Nervous System to investigate the biological
function in the nervous system via the application of advanced medicinal
chemistry and the biological testing of compounds. Award size, number, and
duration may vary. Eligibility is unrestricted. Standard R21 grant due dates
apply. More information regarding PAR-09-251 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-251.html The
National Eye Institute invites R21 proposals for Research Grants for
Secondary Data Analysis utilizing existing database resources.
Applications may be related to, but must be distinct from, the specific aims
of the original data collection. Award size, number, and duration may vary.
Eligibility is unrestricted. Standard R21 due dates apply. More information
regarding PAR-09-252 is available at: The
National Cancer Institute invites R01 research proposals for Image-guided
Drug Delivery in Cancer to support the development of integrated
imaging-based platforms for multifunctional and multiplexed drug delivery
systems in cancer. Award size, number, and duration may vary. Eligibility is
unrestricted. Standard R01 due dates apply. More information regarding
PA-09-253 is available at: The
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke invites P50 research
proposals for Specialized Programs of Translational Research in Acute
Stroke for new approaches to early diagnosis and treatment of acute
stroke patients. Award number, size, and duration may vary. Eligibility is
unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due Sep 1 with an
application due date of Oct 1. More information regarding PAR-09-254 is
available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-254.html The
National Institutes of Health invite R01 research proposals for Erythropoiesis:
Components and Mechanisms to support research efforts towards a complete
description of the molecular and cellular components of erythropoiesis and
how these components contribute to erythropoiesis. Award number, size, and
duration may vary. Eligibility is unrestricted. Standard due dates apply.
More information regarding PA-09-255 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-255.html The
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research invites K99/R00
proposals for a Dentist Scientist Pathway to Independence Award to
increase and maintain a strong cohort of new and talented NIH-supported
independent investigators. Up to 5 awards are anticipated with $7.5 million
in total available funding. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically.
Standard due dates apply. More information regarding PAR-09-256 is available
at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-256.html The
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases invites U01 and U19
research proposals for Immunobiology of Xenotransplantation for
the development of pre-clinical porcine to non-human primate models of islet,
kidney, heart, lung, or liver xenotransplantation. Up to 4 awards will be
provided from $2.5 million in total FY10 funding. Eligibility is unrestricted
domestically. Letters of intent are due Nov 2 with an application due date of
Dec 2. More information regarding RFA-AI-09-035 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-09-035.html The
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease invites U01 and U19
research proposals for Non-Human Primate Heart/Lung Transplantation
Tolerance for research on non-human primate models of kidney, islet,
heart, and lung transplantation. Up to 3 awards will be provided from a FY10
pool of $2 million. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Letters of
intent are due Nov 17 with an application due date of Dec 17. More
information regarding RFA-AI-09-041 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-09-041.html The
National Cancer Institute invites U01 research proposals into the Biology
of Estrogen Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer in Various Racial and Ethnic Groups
for developing early detection and intervention strategies. Up to 3 awards
will be provided from a pool of $10 million. Eligibility is unrestricted
domestically. Letters of intent are due Dec 5 with an application due date of
Jan 5, 2010. More information regarding RFA-CA-09-026 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-09-026.html The
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases invites U01
proposals for a Beta Cell Biology Consortium to facilitate research on
pancreatic developments to stimulate beta cell regeneration, to reprogram
progenitor/adult cells, and to investigate the progression of human type-I
diabetes. Up to 10 awards will be provided from a FY10 pool of $12 million.
Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent are due Oct 26 with an
application due date of Nov 23. More information regarding RFA-DK-09-011 is
available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-09-011.html The
National Institutes of Health invite R01 research proposals for Pilot
Studies into the Mechanisms of Improvement in Type 2 Diabetes and
Cardiovascular Risk Factors or in Cardiovascular, Lung, or Sleep Diseases
after Bariatric Surgery to determine the optimal research design. Up to 4
awards will be provided from a pool of $2 million. Eligibility is
unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due Oct 22 with an
application due date of Nov 19. More information regarding RFA-DK-09-012 is
available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-09-012.html The
National Institute of General Medical Sciences invites R01 proposals for Research
to Understand and Inform Interventions that Promote the Research Careers of
Students in Biomedical and Behavioral Sciences. The goal is to increase
interest, motivation and preparedness for careers in biomedical and
behavioral research. Up to 8 awards will be provided from a pool of $2.4
million. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due
Sep 22 with an application due date of Oct 22. More information regarding
RFA-GM-10-008 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-10-008.html The
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human
Development invites R03 and R01 research proposals for studying the Role
of Human-Animal Interaction in Child Health and Development to test the
efficacy of therapeutic uses of HAI with children. For R03 grants, up to 7
awards will be provided from a pool of $500,000. For R01 grants, up to 4
awards will be provided from a pool of $2 million. Eligibility is
unrestricted. Letters of intent are due Oct 19 with an application due date
of Nov 19. For R03 grants, see RFA-HD-09-030 at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-09-030.html. For R01 grants,
see RFA-HD-09-031at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-09-031.html The
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality invites R18 research proposals for
Transforming Primary Care Practice in the U.S. Up to 12 awards will be
provided from a pool of $3.2 million. Only domestic nonprofit organizations
are eligible, however, for-profit organizations and foreign institutions may
participate as consortia or as subcontractors. Letters of intent are due Oct
30 with an application due date of Nov 18. More information regarding
RFA-HS-10-002 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-10-002.html On
or about Aug 21, the Food and Drug Administration plans to release a Request
for Proposals evaluating the effects of formulation and device changes on
in-vitro Performance for dry powder inhalers. Dry powder inhalers are
used by a large number of patients for the delivery of medications to
effectively treat asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. A single,
three-year contract is anticipated. More information regarding
09-223-01-00153 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/FDA/DCASC/PRE-09-223-01-00153/listing.html On
or about Aug 19, the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
will invite proposals for the Modeling Immunity for Biodefense program
for the development and dissemination "user-friendly"
mathematical/computational models for the study of human immunity to
infection or vaccination. Multiple contract awards are anticipated, award
averaging $2 million in annual costs. More information regarding
BAA-NIAID-DAIT-NIHAI2009074 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NIAID/BAA-NIAID-DAIT-NIHAI2009074/listing.html Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) EPA's
Clean Air Excellence Awards Program recognizes outstanding and
innovative efforts that support progress in achieving clean air. The award is
open to both public and private entities. Entries are limited to the United
States. Awards are recognition only. Visit
http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-19192.htm EPA
provides Research Support for Environmental and Human Exposure Methods
Development, Measurement, Modeling, Characterization and Exposure Assessment.
A requirement exist to have technical support provided to the U. S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Office of Research and Development
(ORD), National Exposure Research Laboratory (NERL), in the general research
areas of the atmospheric sciences and human exposure assessment. Research is
conducted in NERL to characterize pollutant exposures across the whole
exposure assessment paradigm, from pollutant source to the exposed person or
receptor. Work is performed in the areas of source identification and
characterization; transport, transformation, and fate of pollutants;
atmospheric chemistry and physics; source apportionment; exposure
measurements; bio-monitoring; exposure and dose modeling; and methods
development. Work in these research areas may, for example, include
development and evaluation of sampling and analysis methods for measurements
of chemicals in multiple media (e.g., air, water, food, dust, soil,
biological); performance of multi-media, multi-pathway (e.g., inhalation,
ingestion, and dermal) environmental and human exposure research studies;
development, evaluation, and/or application of human activity methods;
performance of experiments in the areas of atmospheric chemistry and physics;
performance of aerosol studies; work on Federal Reference and Equivalent
Methods; and other similar research. Visit https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=b64734be83024a99a191443f8d264a49&tab=core&_cview=0 U.S.
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) The
Department of Homeland Security invites Minority Serving Community Colleges
and Institutions to establish homeland security-related Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scientific Leadership Bridge Award
Programs. The programs are intended to increase STEM learning/activities
and viability with the goal of preparing students for future security fields.
Maximum award size is $250,000. Eligibility is restricted to minority-serving
institutions and community colleges. DHS anticipates making 10 awards from a
total funding of $1 million. Proposals will be due on Nov 2. More information
regarding DHS-09-ST-062-001 is available at: http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=13467 U.S. Department of
Transportation (USDOT) The Federal Highway Administration invites
applications for the Highways for LIFE Technology Partnerships
Program. These grants will support innovations that have been developed to a
late-stage prototype and require funding for refinement, testing, evaluation
and first application testing in a real-world setting before they would be
available for purchase or conventional practice. FHWA intends to award
multiple grants under this program, with awards ranging from $200,000 to
$500,000, for up to a two-year period of performance. A 20% cost-share is
required. Responses are due Sep 23. More information regarding
DTFH61-09-RA-00006 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOT/FHWA/OAM/DTFH61-09-RA-00006/listing.html The Federal Highway Administration has
announced it will be releasing in the near future a solicitation for the Development
and Demonstration of Pavement Friction Management Programs. The requirements
include use of theoretical methods to select the best type of friction
measuring devices and relate friction measurements to highway safety
statistics. A single contract award is anticipated that will work with at
least six states. Eligibility will be unrestricted. More information
regarding DTFH61-09-R-00035 will be available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOT/FHWA/OAM/DTFH61-09-R-00035/listing.html National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
Society for Information Display The
Otto Schade Prize recognizes Outstanding Scientific or Technical
Achievement in the Advancement of Functional Performance and/or Image Quality
of Information Displays. Visit
http://www.sid.org/awards/nomprocess.html Nationwide Foundation The
sponsor provides funding to tax-exempt organizations that positively impact
the quality of life in eligible communities. Visit
http://www.nationwide.com/about-us/apply-now-step1.jsp European Chemical Industry Council The
Council supports an initiative for rapid estimation of TMF using
laboratory, field and computer modeling methods in aquatic organisms. The
overall aim is to develop a scheme and tools for estimating a chemical's TMF
value, using laboratory testing, computer modeling and/or field methods.
Visit http://www.cefic-lri.org/index.php?mact=MCLibrary,cntnt01,details,0&cntnt01library_id=3&cntnt01template=&cntnt01group_by=year%2Cdate_rfp%2CDESC&cntnt01origid=20&cntnt01item_id=1246033103&cntnt01returnid=20 American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) ACSM
sponsors the Tri-State Surveying and Photogrammetry Kris M. Kunze Memorial
Scholarship. The sponsor provides a scholarship in the amount of $1,000
to an eligible candidate in the U.S., who is a student enrolled in a two-year
or a four-year surveying (and closely related) degree program, either full-
or part-time. Visit http://www.acsm.net/documents/scholarship2010final.pdf John T. Petters Foundation The
sponsor supports "Travel Abroad" Scholarships for deserving
students who are interested in international business and looking to expand
their knowledge of other countries and cultures. Visit http://www.johntpettersfoundation.org/scholarships.aspx ASCO Cancer Foundation
·
Improving Cancer Care Grants that support
research projects related to the quality of, access to, and delivery of
cancer care, with general applicability in the breast cancer arena. Up to
three research grants totaling $1.35 million each will be awarded. Letters of
intent are due Sep 1; applications are due Dec 3. More information is
available at: ·
Career Development Awards that are for
clinical investigators who have received their initial faculty appointment to
establish an independent clinical cancer research program. A total of
$200,000 is available over a three-year period. Applications are due Sep 9.
More information is available at: ·
Young Investigator Awards that encourage and
promote quality research in clinical oncology. The purpose of this award is
to fund physicians during the transition from a fellowship program to a
faculty appointment. A total $50,000 is available over a one-year period.
Applications are due Sep 9. More information is available at: ·
Community Oncology Research Grants that support
efforts of community-based practices to enhance their clinical trials
program. Grant funds are directed to the community practice, not to an
individual. Applications are due Oct 1. More information is available at: National
Organization for Hearing Research Foundation
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