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June 23, 2010 National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA) NASA's
ROSES 2010 solicitation has been updated to include a Recompetition of the
GRACE Science Team. This solicitation seeks proposals that will advance
the development of new methods, algorithms, and models for the exploitation
of gravity field observations to be made by Gravity Recovery and Climate
Experiment (GRACE) and future space based gravity field missions for the
broad spectrum of Earth system science challenges. Proposals are encouraged
which are multidisciplinary in scope and which address the Earth System
Science questions defined in the NASA Science Plan. Visit http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId={583297D3-339D-8D58-C483-048C9E21C5A5}&path=open NASA's
ROSES 2010 soliciation has been updated to include Enhancing the
Capability of Computational Earth System Models and NASA Data for Operation
and Assessment. This solicitation seeks three areas of proposals: (a)
Acceleration of Operational Use of Research Data, including Joint Center for
Satellite Data Assimilation (JCSDA), (b) data for IPCC climate projection
assessment, and (c) computational support of Earth system modeling. Visit http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId={FE67415A-9D0E-C11A-9C83-C1844221782B}&path=open NASA's
Explorer Program conducts Principal Investigator (PI)-led space science
investigations relevant to SMD's astrophysics and heliophysics programs.
Explorer investigations must address NASA's goals to advance the
understanding of the Sun and its effects on Earth and the Solar System and/or
to discover the origin, structure, evolution, and destiny of the Universe and
search for Earth-like planets. NASA will hold an Explorer Program workshop
(including a Potential Bidders Conference) on July 13 to provide an overview
of the Draft Explorer 2010 AO and the Draft Explorer 2010 MO PEA and to
address any questions. Information about the Conference will be made
available on the Explorer Program Acquisition website at http://explorers.larc.nasa.gov/EX/ NASA
has released two more topics under the Research Opportunities in Space and
Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2010 solicitation. ROSES awards range from $100,000 to
more than $1 million, depending on the topic. Eligibility is unrestricted.
More information for ROSES and the following new appendices (as well as many
current and future ones) is available at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId={9636473D-602B-F49F-ABDC-5A26F36D08CD}&path=open.
The new topics are: ·
Planetary Protection Research(Appendix C.2
NNH10ZDA001N-PPR) invites proposals four topic areas outlined in the
announcement. Four awards may be made from total first-year funding of
$500,000. Responses are due Sep 3. More information is available at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId={D1399D3C-E8AC-3D17-B77E-4780B4B8F0F0}&path=open. ·
Astrobiology: Exobiology and Evolutionary Biology (Appendix C.17
NNH10ZDA001N-EXO) supports research to understand the origin, evolution,
distribution, and future of life in the Universe. Research is centered on the
origin and early evolution of life, the potential of life to adapt to
different environments, and the implications for life elsewhere. Responses
are due Sep 24. Up to 25 awards may be made from $3.5 million in first-year
funding. More information is available at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId={956A02C0-DD89-F760-669D-34DC82F39BE5}&path=open.
Are
you a K-12 teacher of STEM disciplines? Are you looking for a way to enhance
your instructional skills, meet your professional development goals, or find
new and exciting resources to use in your learning environments? Then NASA’s Electronic
Professional Development Network (ePDN) is for you! ePDN is a new
initiative dedicated to preparing teachers to engage their students in STEM
(science, technology, engineering and mathematics) through the use of
NASA-developed learning materials and resources. Visit www.nasaepdn.gatech.edu. NASA’s
Environmentally Responsible Aviation (ERA) Project is the first and,
currently, only project under the new Integrated Systems Research Program
(ISRP), which started under NASA’s Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate
(ARMD) in FY 2010. The goal of ISRP is to serve as a technology transition
bridge between the lower technology readiness level (TRL) efforts on-going in
the fundamental ARMD Programs and higher TRL needs of potential users. NASA’s
ERA Project will conduct research into technologies and integrated aircraft
systems that will allow subsonic transport aircraft entering into service in
the 2025 or beyond timeframe to simultaneously reduce noise, emissions and fuel
burn. The ERA Project is focused on the fuel burn (a surrogate for carbon
dioxide (CO2)), landing and takeoff (LTO) nitrogen oxide (NOx) and noise
goals. Furthermore, ERA will focus energy and resources on maturing certain
very promising technologies over the next five years. Visit http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId={D9C3D423-113E-BE75-CF79-DEC1E317BFED}&path=open NASA's
Community College Aerospace Scholars is an interactive, online
learning experience. It is highlighted by an on-site experience where
selected students are encouraged to study math, science, engineering or
computer science by interacting with engineers at NASA’s Johnson Space Center
in Houston. The only cost to participants is a $30 registration fee. NASA
covers travel, food and lodging. Community College Aerospace Scholars is open
to community college students across the United States. Applicants must be
U.S. citizens and have access to the Internet. Applications are due July 1,
2010. Applications and additional program information are available at http://aerospacescholars.jsc.nasa.gov/NCAS/. NASA
is releasing a Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) in order to identify
successful summer and other out-of-school programs that currently include
one or both of the first two Categories of Interest -- (1) Student
Achievement Impact with tangible evidence of a positive correlation between
program participation and improved academic achievement in the subsequent,
follow-on school year; (2) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
(STEM) Careers Exploration with evidence of a positive impact between program
participation and increased awareness of, and interest in STEM careers and
career pathways. Upon its release date this CAN will be available
electronically through NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated Review and
Evaluation System (NSPIRES) at http://nspires.nasaprs.com
and click on Solicitations. U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) The
Air Force invites proposals for the Integrated Vehicle Energy Technology
(INVENT) Development Program for the 6th Generation Energy Optimized
Aircraft. A single award is anticipated, but it is expected to be a team
effort led by a prime contractor. The team should consist of members with strong
experience in platform integration, utility subsystems, vehicle systems and
engine systems. The effort will design, model, simulate, risk mitigate, and
integrate the subsystems described below and verify through modeling and
simulation, and validate through integrated ground demonstration. Total
60-month funding is $26.6 million. Eligibility is unrestricted. Responses are
due Aug 5. More information regarding BAA-10-03-PKP is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA-10-03-PKP/listing.html The
Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving proposals through
the Dynamic Tactical Communications Networks program for efforts that
develop and demonstrate technologies addressing selected network
communications issues. This effort will develop S&T technologies and
products that significantly enhance tactical edge communications networks.
Solutions are to be delivered at a technology readiness level suitable for
transition to acquisition Programs of Record. Preference will be given to the
development/maturation of open standards. Also, solutions that do not utilize
developers' proprietary toolkits are preferred. Responses are due Jul 23.
More information regarding ONR 10-020 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/ONR/10-020/listing.html The
National Reconnaissance Office invites R&D proposals for the
Information Assurance Research & Development Program focusing on
Information Assurance and Information Operations. Thirteen topic areas are
described in the solicitation. Multiple awards of up to $500,000 each are
anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Responses are due Jul
13. More information regarding NRO-COMM-IAO-BAA-2010-001, including
instructions on how to access the announcement, is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/NRO/ChantillyVA/NRO-COMM-IAO-BAA-2010-001/listing.html The
Air Force's Air Education and Training Command (AETC) intends to award a
contract for Special Training services supporting various Foreign Military
Sales (FMS) customers for the King Air 350 Aircraft, subsystems, and
related support equipment. Training capability must support Mission Support
Operator Electro-Optical (MSO EO) training and aircrew coordination training
both in the United States and overseas locations. Requirements may be
conducted in multiple foreign locations simultaneously. Visit https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=cb4f5dd6056a3f40f92af9be87eff559&tab=core&_cview=0 The
Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) of the Congressionally
Directed Medical Research Programs has $11.25 million available for FY10
awards to promote innovative research into regenerating damaged spinal cords,
arthritis research, and improving rehabilitation therapies that offer real
promise for enhancing long-term care of wounded soldiers. Four grant
mechanisms will be used, described briefly below. More information about the
opportunities is available at: http://cdmrp.army.mil/scirp/default.shtml
The
Arnold Engineering Development Center (AEDC) invites comments on a draft
solicitation for proposals for the Hypersonic Propulsion Test Capability
Program to implement a varying Mach number trajectory simulation test
capability in AEDC's Aerodynamic and Propulsion Test Unit. This project,
planned to be fully operational in six years, comes as the next major phase
of a multiyear upgrade plan to provide a national ground test capability for
hypersonic propulsion systems. The solicitation will be released in Sep.
Comments on the draft are due Jul 15. More information regarding
FA9101-10-R-0009 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AEDC/FA9101-10-R-0009/listing.html The
Air Force Space and Missile Systems Center invites comments on a draft
solicitation planned for Reusable Booster System (RBS) research studies.
The RBS consists of an autonomous, reusable, rocket-powered first stage with
conventional expendable upper stages. The reusable booster launches
vertically and carries the upper stage and payload through the first stage of
boost. Multiple awards are anticipated in the future solicitation. Comments
are due Jun 28. More information regarding FA8814-10-R-0004 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFSC/SMCSMSC/FA8814-10-R-0004/listing.html DARPA
invites research proposals for developing novel antennas for application
in volumetric interferometry. DARPA specifically seeks proposals to
pursue innovative research in antennaelement technology. Proposed program
research should investigate innovative approaches that enable revolutionary
advances in antenna bandwidth, polarization diversity and field-of-view.
Multiple awards are anticipated. Proposals are due Jul 29. More information
regarding DARPA-BAA-10-66 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/DARPA-BAA-10-66/listing.html The
Air Force Research Laboratory invites research proposals for the Advanced
Communication Affordability program to identify manufacturing challenges
associated with producing militarized, advanced communication hardware.
Specifically this effort should help identify and then leverage manufacturing
improvement programs that enhance the affordability and capability of
militarized advanced communication equipment and thereby expedite technology
transition to the Warfighter. Total program funding is $4.9 million.
Multiple, phased awards are anticipated. Responses are due Jul 29. More
information regarding BAA-10-05-PKM is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA-10-05-PKM/listing.html The
National Reconnaissance Office invites research proposals for the Information
Assurance Research & Development Program focusing on Information
Assurance and Information Operations. Eligibility is open to U.S.
educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private industry. The
maximum contract award size is $500,000 for one year. Responses are due Jul
13. More information regarding NRO-COMM-IAO-BAA-2010-001 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/NRO/ChantillyVA/NRO-COMM-IAO-BAA-2010-001/listing.html U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) The
United States Secret Service solicits support for Data Visualization Using
Geopsatial Technology. The purpose of this solicitation is to obtain
contractor assistance for the creation of data visualization using geospatial
technology. The Secret Service currently utilizes a geospatial environment to
support the investigative and protection mission of the Secret Service.
Objective Provide geospatial support and enhancements to the current
geospatial environment. The contractor shall provide technical support,
operational support and developmental enhancements to the systems current
functionality. Visit https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c23a9eae5692d3d735614c698956e486&tab=core&_cview=0 The
DHS Science and Technology Directorate's Transportation Security
Laboratory will support the development of new equipment for screening
air cargo consolidated onto pallets (of size 40' x 48' x 60' and up to 3500
lbs.) for the presence of Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs). Visit https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=e0d21ee15a3987557fc43ac73c147b7a&tab=core&_cview=0 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) DOE's
National Energy Technology Laboratory supports Innovation for Increasing
CyberSecurity for Energy Delivery Systems (I2CSEDS). The sponsor is
seeking applications that will lead to improvements in the cyber security of
control systems and information technology systems (IT) for energy
transmission and distribution, including electricity, oil, and natural gas,
as well as protect the electric grid and enhance integration of smart grid
technologies that are adequately protected against cyber attacks. Visit http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=JWK2MWzQM3hLnLYbSDcFK6nr53GgnWpTqfL1r2Pn4FlXF9Cv65cY!914832395?oppId=55167&mode=VIEW Office of the Director of National Intelligence
The
Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Activity has issued broad agency
announcements for three research proposals for three offices within the
activity: Smart Collection, Incisive Analysis, and Safe & Secure
Operations. Multiple awards are anticipated for each. Eligibility is
unrestricted domestically, with the exception of other federal agencies and
FFRDCs. All three will accept proposals any time between now and Sep 30,
2011. ·
The
Office of Smart Collection seeks to dramatically improve the value of
collected data from all sources. Seven research areas are listed in the
announcement, ranging from sensors, tagging, software, radio-frequency
concepts, and agile architectures. More information regarding IARPA-BAA-10-09
is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/notices/885f97bc9bfba537972ecc0e7be0f7bd. ·
The
Office of Incisive Analysis seeks proposals in 14 research areas related to improving
understanding, representation, interpretation and analysis of information
and how information is transmitted. More information regarding
IARPA-BAA-10-08 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/notices/c7a8b5a9f424e131221882d0fedb03b1. ·
The
Office of Safe & Secure Operations seeks research to enhance mission
performance while assuring the security of information at rest and in
motion. Four examples of potential research concerns are described in the
announcement, including computational models, new approaches to secure
transmission, detection and mitigation of manipulation by adversaries, and
resiliency. More information regarding IARPA-BAA-10-07 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/notices/3da082fa3b92bc8b725e56b1a450a783. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) The
National Institute of General Medical Sciences invites U01 cooperative
agreement applications for high-throughput-enabled structural biology
research. Applicants should propose work to solve a substantial
biological problem for which the determination of many protein structures is
necessary. The proteins should be amenable to high-throughput structure
determination and/or should provide suitable targets to motivate new
technology development. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Standard
U01 deadlines and submission guidelines apply. More information regarding
PAR-10-214 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-214.html Several
NIH institutes invite R01 research proposals for the development of assays
for high-throughput screening relevant to processes and diseases specific
to its mission with the intent of using them to screen for small molecule
compounds that show desired properties as probes for use in advancing
knowledge about the relevant target, identifying new targets, or serving as
pre-therapeutic leads.. Eligibility is unrestricted. Standard R01 deadlines
and submission guidelines apply. More information regarding PA-10-213 is
available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-213.html The
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases invites R01 research
proposals to develop improved HIV incidence assays with increased
specificity and reliability for distinguishing incident from chronic HIV
infections. Ideally, the assay would be accurate for diverse HIV-1 subtypes
and could be performed in resource-limited settings. Eligibility is
unrestricted. Standard R01 deadlines and submission guidelines apply. More
information regarding PAR-10-212 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-212.html The
National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute of Mental Health
invite R01 research proposals for the Seek, Test, Treat, and Retain:
Addressing HIV among Vulnerable Populations program. This paradigm
predicts that expanding HIV testing and reducing viral load among HIV+
individuals through HAART therapy can be effective in reducing the HIV
transmission at a population level. Up to eight proposals may be funded from
total funding of $8.5 million. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent
are due Oct 15; full proposals are due Nov. 15. More information regarding
RFA-DA-11-001 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-11-001.html The
National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke invites contract
proposals to provide medicinal chemistry services in support of the Medicinal
Chemistry for Neurotherapeutics Program. The program is designed to help
overcome barriers to drug development for diseases that affect the nervous
system. The contractor shall provide the following services during the
contract: 1) project planning; 2) project management; 3) design, procurement,
and milligram-scale synthesis of chemical analogs; 4) multi-gram and scale-up
synthesis for testing in animal models; 5) in vitro pharmacology and
toxicology testing for lead optimization; 6) compound registration and data
entry; and 7) compound management. More information regarding NIH-NINDS-10-01
is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NINDS/NIH-NINDS-10-01/listing.html The
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases invites proposals for
the development of therapeutics for biodefense for advancing new
medical countermeasures against the biological agents that are most likely to
be used in a terror attack on civilian populations. The research supported
through this program will allow candidate therapeutic countermeasures to
progress through the product development pipeline toward licensure. Multiple
cost reimbursement type contracts are anticipated. Responses are due by Jun
25. More information regarding BAA-NIAID-DMID-NIHAI2010097 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NIAID/BAA-NIAID-DMID-NIHAI2010097/listing.html The
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism invites R01 research
proposals for expanding and personalizing treatment options for alcohol
use disorders including pharmacogenomics. Both human and animal studies
are encouraged to determine the full range of genetic variation affecting
both pharmacodynamic and pharmacokinetic parameters resulting in altered drug
efficacy and toxicity. Up to $2 million may be available to support four
awards. Eligibility is unrestricted. Standard R01 deadlines and submission
guidelines apply. More information regarding PAS-10-215 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-10-215.html The
National Institute of Mental Health invites P01 program research proposals to
support research focused on accelerating basic and translational scientific
discoveries with a plan to advance drug therapeutics for HIV-Associated
Neurocognitive Disorders. At least one component of the program proposal
(research project) may be derived from industry (i.e., pharmaceutical,
chemical, bioengineering or biotechnological companies). Eligibility is
unrestricted. Letters of intent are due Aug 7; full proposals are due Sep 7.
More information regarding PAR-10-216 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-216.html The
Fogarty International Center and four NIH institutes collectively invite
renewal and new D43 applications in the AIDS International Training and
Research Program. The application must propose a collaborative research
training program that will strengthen the capacity of institutions in low-and
middle-income countries to conduct HIV-related research. Letters of intent
are due Jul 16; full proposals are due Aug 16. More information regarding
PAR-10-219 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-219.html The
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the Office of
Research on Women's Health invite new and renewal U19 cooperative agreement
applications for participation in the Asthma and Allergic Diseases
Cooperative Research Centers program. The goal is to support basic and
clinical research on the immunological basis, pathobiology, diagnosis,
treatment and prevention of asthma and allergic diseases and to accelerate
the application of fundamental knowledge of immune function to the
investigation, prevention, and treatment of asthma and allergic diseases. Up
to eight awards may be made from total funding of $12.4 million. Eligibility
is unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due Sep 7; full proposals
are due Oct 7. More information regarding RFA-AI-10-013 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-10-013.html The
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences invites R01 research
proposals for Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Awards. The goal
is to identify and attract outstanding new environmental health researchers
and encourage their early transition to independence by assisting them in
launching an innovative research program focusing on problems of
environmental exposures and human biology, human pathophysiology and human
disease. Up to $2.4 million may be available to support six awards.
Eligibility is limited to U.S. academic institutions, nonprofit organizations
and small businesses. Letters of intent are due Sep 30; full proposals are
due Oct 29. More information regarding RFA-ES-10-004 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-10-004.html The
National Institute for Nursing Research invites R01 proposals for
interdisciplinary formative research projects attempting to explore the
neurological basis of HIV/AIDS risk avoidance decision-making among young
adolescents. Additional research is needed on HIV prevention
interventions developed within social and gender constructs of adolescents
that consider neurocognitive development and investigate neurocognitive
variables. Up to six awards may be made from total anticipated of $2.6
million. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due
Jul 31; full proposals are due Aug 31. More information regarding
RFA-NR-10-008 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NR-10-008.htm National Science Foundation (NSF) NSF's
EarthScope is an Earth science program to explore the 4-dimensional
structure of the North American continent. The EarthScope Program
provides a framework for broad, integrated studies across the Earth sciences,
including research on fault properties and the earthquake process, strain
transfer, magmatic and hydrous fluids in the crust and mantle, plate boundary
processes, large-scale continental deformation, continental structure and
evolution, and composition and structure of the landmass. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501035&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39 NSF
seeks proposals in areas that are scientifically timely, and that benefit
from the intellectual contributions of researchers with expertise in a
number of computing fields and/or sub-fields. The cross-cutting programs
for FY 2011 are: a) Network Science and Engineering; b) Smart Health and
Wellbeing; and c) Trustworthy Computing. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10575/nsf10575.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click The
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering invites
proposals for support of core programs in three areas. Deadlines for each
opportunity vary by size of the project as there are separate competitions
for small, medium and large project. Eligibility is unrestricted. ·
Computer and Network Systems: core programs supports two types of
programs: Computer Systems Research and Networking Technology and Systems. Up
to 120 awards may be made from total funding of $60 million. More information
regarding NSF 10-573 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf10573. ·
Information and Intelligent Systems: core programs
supports
three types of programs: 1) Human-Centered Computing program; 2) Information
Integration and Informatics; and 3) Robust Intelligence. Up to 200 awards may
be made from total funding of $100 million. More information regarding NSF
10-571 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf10571.
·
Computing and Communication Foundations: Core Programs supports research
and education projects that develop new knowledge in three core programs: 1)
Algorithmic Foundations; 2) Communications and Information Foundations; and
3) Software and Hardware Foundations. Up to 160 awards may be made from total
funding of $110 million. More information regarding NSF 10-572 is available
at: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf10572.
Several
NSF directorates collectively invite proposals to establish Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Talent Expansion Program Centers. The
Centers allow groups of faculty representing cross sections of institutions
of higher education to identify national challenges or opportunities in
undergraduate education in STEM and to propose a comprehensive and
coordinated set of activities that will be carried out to address that
challenge or opportunity within a national context. In the current
competition, efforts must be related to the biological sciences, engineering,
or the geological sciences. Three awards may be made from total funding of $6
million. Required letters of intent are due Aug 4; full proposals will be by
invitation only. More information regarding NSF 10-569 is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf10569 The
Division of Earth Sciences invites proposals to establish a community-based
EarthScope National Office. The Office will foster and support integrated
science, education, outreach, and related activities for the EarthScope
program; facilitate and coordinate EarthScope scientific planning and
education and outreach activities; facilitate collaborative research; and
when necessary, form scientific responses to "events" in EarthScope
topics and/or regions of interest. A single $600,000 per year award is
anticipated. Eligibility is limited to U.S. universities and colleges.
Proposals are due Oct 1. More information regarding NSF 10-576 is available
at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10576/nsf10576.htm Three
divisions of the Directorate for Geosciences invite research proposals for
the Frontiers in Earth System Dynamics program. The goals are to: 1)
foster an inter-disciplinary and multi-scale understanding of the interplay
among and within the various sub-systems of the Earth; 2) catalyze research
in areas poised for a major advance; 3) improve data resolution and modeling
capabilities to more realistically simulate complex processes and forecast
disruptive or threshold events; and 4) improve knowledge of the resilience of
the Earth and its subsystems. Up to 10 awards may be made from total funding
of $28 million. Eligibility is limited to U.S. universities, colleges and
non-academic, nonprofit organizations. Required pre-proposals are due Oct. 1.
More information regarding NSF 10-577 is available at:http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10577/nsf10577.htm The
Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE)
invites proposals for support of three CISE Cross-cutting programs: Network
Science and Engineering; Smart Health and Wellbeing; and Trustworthy
Computing. A total of $105 million may be available to distribute to up
to 125 Network Science awards, 40 Smart Health awards, and 60 Trustworthy
Computing awards. Eligibility is unrestricted. Deadlines vary by size of the
project as there are separate competitions for small, medium and large
projects. More information regarding NSF 10-575 is available at:http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf10575 National Endowment for the Humanities
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) The
Program for Investment in Microentrepreneurs Act (PRIME) supports researching
and developing best practices in the field of microenterprise and
technical assistance programs for disadvantaged microentrepreneurs. Visit
http://www.sba.gov/idc/groups/public/documents/sba_homepage/serv_fa_2010_primetrack2_3.pdf U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) USDA's
Natural Resources Conservation Service requests applications for Conservation
Innovation Grants (CIG) to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative
conservation approaches and technologies. Applications are accepted for
projects in the Pacific Islands Area (including Hawaii, American Samoa, Guam
and the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas Islands.) only. For FY
2010, up to $326,182 is available for the Pacific Islands Area (State
Component) CIG competition. Visit http://www07.grants.gov/search/synopsis.do;jsessionid=MgYJMWjLGVjsSqzCPyBLP2fKZPz9Jc3Gv2Kn9fXrndCXxnCbQLKQ!152433658 U.S. Department of Commerce The
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) within the National Institute of
Standards & Technology (NIST), has issued two funding opportunities to
develop new tools, training and business models. Proposals for both are due
mid-July. ·
MEP
invites proposals to develop client engagement or business models and
deployment strategies that integrate two or more of the MEP Strategic
Growth Areas. Up to $12 million is available for awards, which must be
matched 1:1 from nonfederal sources. Eligibility is open to nonprofit
organizations including universities, community colleges, state governments,
state technology programs and independent nonprofit organizations including
existing MEP manufacturing extension centers. More information regarding
2010-MEP-SDCC-01 is available at: http://www.nist.gov/mep/upload/2010-MEP-FFO-Service-Delivery-Deployment-Expansion-Competition-Competition-2-FINAL-v1e-06-10-10-2.pdf ·
MEP
invites proposals to develop and demonstrate integrated tools, training,
and methodologies for growth transformation and to share with the MEP
Program. Up to $3.5 million is available for awards; no match is required.
Eligibility is limited to existing MEP centers and consortia of centers. More
information regarding 2010-MEP-BGPD-01 is available at: http://www.nist.gov/mep/upload/2010-ffo-comp-3.pdf U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) The
Employment & Training Administration (ETA) invites proposals for
preparation of original research papers of interest to the public
workforce investment system. The research attained through the 2010
Research Papers Program will provide innovative ideas to those on the
front-line of service delivery in the public workforce investment system within
ETA. The total combined value of all contracts is estimated at
$70,000-90,000. Up to 12 contract awards may be made. More information
regarding DOL101RP20279 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOL/ETA/WashingtonDC/DOL101RP20279/listing.html Nuclear Regulatory Commission The
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission invites applications for undergraduate
scholarships and graduate fellowships in nuclear science, engineering,
and related disciplines to develop a workforce capable of supporting the
design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities and the
safe handling of nuclear materials. NRC requires scholarship and fellowship
recipients to serve six (6) months in nuclear-related employment for each
full or partial year of academic support. Up to $15 million is available for
awards. Eligibility is limited to U.S. public and private institutions of
higher education. Applications are due Aug 27. More information regarding
HR-FN-0610-NED01 is available at: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=zh57MJlClTnQlXwfGgYhq19QJ03dJQr8ttZntfYN3GxMT1GvQYVK!970710500?oppId=55072&mode=VIEW The
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission also invites applications for trade
school and community college scholarships in nuclear science,
engineering, and related disciplines to develop a workforce capable of
supporting the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear
facilities and the safe handling of nuclear materials. NRC requires
scholarship and fellowship recipients to serve six (6) months in
nuclear-related employment for each full or partial year of academic support.
Up to $15 million is available for awards. Eligibility is limited to U.S.
public and private institutions of higher education. Applications are due Aug
27. More information regarding HR-FN-0610-NED03 is available at: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=zh57MJlClTnQlXwfGgYhq19QJ03dJQr8ttZntfYN3GxMT1GvQYVK!970710500?oppId=55082&mode=VIEW American Geophysical Union The
sponsor provides an award for outstanding scientific research and
accomplishments of early-career scientists in the field of atmospheric
sciences. Visit http://www.agu.org/about/honors/section_fg/awardnom_sfg.shtml The
Yoram J. Kaufman Unselfish Cooperation in Research Award recognizes
broad influence in atmospheric science through exceptional creativity,
inspiration of younger scientists, mentoring, international collaborations,
and unselfish cooperation in research. Visit http://www.agu.org/about/honors/section_fg/awardnom_sfg.shtml Tinker Foundation, Inc. The
sponsor seeks proposals submitted by an institutional entity that are
geographically focused on Latin America, Iberia or Antarctica.
Topically, the projects should deal with environmental policy, governance
or economic policy. Visit http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/tinker/institu.html Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation
Alfred P. Sloan Foundation The
Research Fellowships program seeks to stimulate fundamental research by
early-career scientists and scholars of outstanding promise. These
two-year fellowships are awarded yearly to 118 researchers in recognition of
distinguished performance and a unique potential to make substantial
contributions to their field. Visit http://www.sloan.org/pages/28/eligibility-requirements Xerox Foundation The
Technical Minority Scholarship Program supports minority individuals
enrolled as full-time undergraduate or graduate students in a technical
field. Visit http://www.xeroxstudentcareers.com/docs/2010-2011_Tech_Minority_Scholarship_App_updated_1-8-10.doc HP Foundation
Fund for Astrophysical Research The
Theodore Dunham, Jr. Grants for Research in Astronomy are available to
support research in astronomy. Visit
http://foundationcenter.org/grantmaker/fundastro/grants.html Trinity Wall Street The
sponsor will support projects that will support the development of and
access to, digital resources and online libraries in such areas of
program interest as theological education, leadership management training,
community development, preventive health care, and citizens’ participation in
public life. Visit
http://www.trinitywallstreet.org/action/grants/objectives/telecom The
sponsor will support improving the limited assistance to provinces and
dioceses with strategic need for communication technology, including
email, internet access, radio system and other appropriate communication
technologies. Priority will be given to proposals that make computer training
available to seminarians and the next generation of Church leaders in the
Global South. Visit http://www.trinitywallstreet.org/action/grants/objectives/telecom International Association for the Study of Insurance Economics Every
year, the sponsor offers two grants for research into risk and insurance
economics. Visit http://www.genevaassociation.org/Home/Prizes_and_Grants.aspx |
Edward Ellegood
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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