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Grant Opportunities Update

A summary of opportunities for industry and academia

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June 30, 2010

National Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)

NASA has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for commercial resusable suborbital flight services. NASA's Commercial Reusable Suborbital Research (CRuSR) program has a requirement for the transportation of various Government-provided research payloads on the test flights of vendor vehicles (including vehicle prototypes) intended for commercial reusable suborbital markets. Each flight and related services shall be in accordance with the requirements of the Statement of Work (SOW) that is attached to this solicitation. A CRuSR Pricing Sheet is also provided for vendors to quote their proposed firm fixed prices to perform the indicated required services. Additional procurement documentation for completion by the offeror is also attached. Additional information about NASA's CRuSR program is available at the CRuSR website: http://crusr.arc.nasa.gov/. Visit http://www.spaceref.com/news/viewsr.html?pid=34365

NASA’s X-Hab Academic Innovation Competition is a university level competition designed to engage and retain students in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) disciplines. The challenge is for a senior and graduate level design course in which students will design, manufacture, assemble, and test an inflatable loft that will be integrated onto an existing NASA built operational hard shell prototype. Concepts are to be self-deploying in a specified time, will install to a standard interface on NASA's hard shell Lab, and will meet total mass and volume constraints in both stowed and deployed configurations. Concept shapes and sizes will be determined by the proposer while meeting the constraints of the design requirements. Visit http://bit.ly/aRlxn1 for information.

Middle school science teachers who will have a student teacher in their class in each of the next two years are encouraged to apply for the NASA-sponsored AMANTISS (Advancing Mentor and Novice Teachers in Space Science) project. The project’s goal is to help future teachers learn how to effectively include space science topics in their future classes. To achieve this goal, the project supports supervising teachers by providing training and classroom-ready materials. This year, NASA is sponsoring 32 teachers to attend AMANTISS training. The training will take place Aug. 10-12, 2010, at Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley, Calif. The training will feature the new GEMS Space Science Sequence for grades 6-8. visit http://lhsgems.org/AMANTISS.html.

Join the Satellite Educators Association for an education conference being held Aug. 12-14 in Los Angeles. The annual conference is for educators interested in discovering ways to use satellites and related technologies in the classroom. Participants learn ways to help students appreciate and understand the complex interrelationships among science, technology, individuals, societies and the environment. Conference attendees learn to develop and apply inquiry and technology skills to study authentic questions and problems. Visit http://www.sated.org/

The NASA-sponsored National Space Biomedical Research Institute (NSBRI) is soliciting applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. Two-year fellowships are available in any U.S. laboratory carrying out space-related biomedical or biotechnological research that supports the NSBRI's goals. NSBRI research addresses and seeks solutions to the various health concerns associated with long-duration human space exploration. Applicants must submit proposals with the support of a mentor and institution, and all proposals will be evaluated by a peer-review panel. The program is open to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or persons with pre-existing visas obtained through their sponsoring institutions that permit postdoctoral training for the project's duration. Visit www.nsbri.org/Announcements/rfa10-01.html

In the unspecified future, the NASA Glenn Research Center will be inviting proposals for a Cooperative Agreement to administer the Motivating Undergraduates in Science and Technology (MUST) Project. MUST is a competitive scholarship opportunity for undergraduate students specifically targeting rising sophomores and juniors from underrepresented and underserved groups in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Proposals will be accepted from Minority Serving Institutions, which include Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Hispanic Servicing Institutions and Tribal Colleges and Universities and nonprofit organizations serving underserved/underrepresented students. More information regarding NNC10ZNE006C will be available under solicitations at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/

The NASA Science Mission Directorate has released the Draft Explorer 2010 Announcement of Opportunity for community review and comment. The Explorer Program conducts Principal Investigator-led space science investigations relevant to the astrophysics and heliophysics programs. Participation is open to all categories of organizations or institutions, U.S. or non-U.S. The comment period ends Jul 16. More information regarding NNH10ZDA008J will be available under solicitations at: http://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/

NASA has issued a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) seeking proposals and industry input on heavy-lift system concepts and propulsion technology. NASA is seeking an innovative path for human space exploration that strengthens its capability to extend human and robotic presence throughout the solar system. Visit http://nspires.nasaprs.com

U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

The Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program invites proposals for the Career Development Award that supports a mentored research experience to prepare military investigators for productive, independent careers in orthopaedic research. It seeks to allow individuals in the early stages of their careers to obtain the experience necessary to pursue career opportunities at the forefront of orthopaedic research and make significant contributions to combat-relevant orthopaedic research and/or clinical care. Two awards may be made from total funding of $700,000. Eligibility is unrestricted. Pre-applications are due Sep 10. More information regarding W81XWH-10-PRORP-CDA is available at: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prorp.shtml

DARPA invites research proposals that explore the potential for demonstrating Control of Material Properties through Advanced StructureS (COMPASS). The COMPASS program seeks to leverage the advanced fabrication capabilities now available, coupled with design of material structure, to drive functional materials to high performance well beyond state-of-the art. This solicitation focuses on two technical areas of interest: thermoelectric materials for power generation at > 1000 K, and thermoelectric materials for cooling < 200 K as well as advanced studies in other functional materials systems of potential DoD interest. Multiple awards are anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Proposals are due Sep 14. More information regarding DARPA-BAA-10-73 is available at: http://www.darpa.mil/dso/solicitations/baa10-73.htm

The Air Force Materiel Command invites research proposals to explore advanced designs and materials concepts that have the potential to produce affordable light weight vehicle structures. The optimum structural design might be 100 percent composites or some combination of composites and metals. A single $5.9 million cost-plus-fixed fee contract award is anticipated. Eligibility is unrestricted. Proposals are due Aug 12. More information regarding BAA-10-06-PKV is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA-10-06-PKV/listing.html

Intelligence Advanced Research Projects Agency (IARPA)

IARPA invests in high-risk, high-payoff research that has the potential to provide our nation with an overwhelming intelligence advantage over future adversaries. This research is parsed among three Offices: Smart Collection, Incisive Analysis, and Safe & Secure Operations. This BAA solicits proposals for the Office of Incisive Analysis. Visit https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=c7a8b5a9f424e131221882d0fedb03b1&tab=core&_cview=0

IARPA invests in high-risk, high-payoff research that has the potential to provide our nation with an overwhelming intelligence advantage over future adversaries. This research is parsed among three Offices: Smart Collection, Incisive Analysis, and Safe & Secure Operations. This BAA solicits proposals for the Office of Safe and Secure Operations. Visit https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=3da082fa3b92bc8b725e56b1a450a783&tab=core&_cview=0

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

The National Energy Technology Laboratory invites applications for applied research in the Solid-State Lighting U.S. Manufacturing Program. The goal is to achieve cost reduction of solid-state lighting for general illumination through improvements in manufacturing equipment, processes, or techniques.  Eleven research areas are described in the announcement. Up to eight awards may be made from total funding of $15 million. A minimum 20 percent cost share is required. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically with the exception of other federal agencies and 501(c)(4) organizations. Responses are due Aug 18. More information regarding DE-FOA-0000334 is available at: https://www.fedconnect.net/fedconnect/?doc=DE-FOA-0000334&agency=DOE

U.S. Department of the Interior

The U.S. Geological Survey is offering a funding opportunity for research investigating the areas of advanced spatial analysis and modeling methods including new data visualization approaches, optimized access and distribution of scientific modeling data, and standards-based global data sharing.  The research will also include biological modeling improvements utilizing neural networks, modeling computational limitations utilizing grid computing, and high performance web mapping enhancements utilizing innovative caching techniques. Visit http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=55397&mode=VIEW

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)

The National Institute on Aging invites R01 research proposals for Cell Lineage Determination and Tissue Homeostasis in the Aged. The institute will support basic and applied research projects for the determination of cell life spans and cell fates in various tissues of aged mammals, specifically in humans or in model organisms (e.g., rodents, dogs or nonhuman primates). Applications should address the quantitative analysis of cell turnover rates and cell lineage tracing in one or more cell types. Up to five awards may be made from total funding of $2 million. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent are due Sep 7; full proposals are due Oct 7. More information regarding RFA-AG-11-001 is available at:http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-11-001.html

The National Institute on Aging and the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine invite R01 research proposals for Subjective Well-being: Advances in Measurement and Applications to Aging. The goal is to capitalize on recent advances in a) approaches to measurement of both experienced well-being and evaluative well-being; b) understanding of psychological changes associated with aging that might impact these experiences and evaluations; and c) global interest in well-being measurement as a critical index of the success or failure of economic, social and health policies. A combined total of $6 million may be available from the two institutes to support up to six awards. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent are due Oct 3; full proposals are due Nov 3. More information regarding RFA-AG-11-003 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-11-003.html.

The National Institute on Aging invites R01 research proposals into Regional and International Differences in Health and Longevity at Older Ages. The goal is to advance knowledge on the reasons behind the divergent trends that have been observed in health and longevity at older ages, both across industrialized/high life expectancy nations and across geographical areas in the U.S. Eligibility is unrestricted. Five awards may be made from total funding of $7.5 million. Letters of intent are due Sep 14; full proposals are due Oct 14. More information regarding RFA-AG-11-004 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-11-004.html

The National Cancer Institute invites U24 cooperative agreement applications for Clinical Proteomic Technologies for Cancer Initiative: Proteome Characterization Centers (PCCs). The PCCs are expected to foster multi-institutional and transdisciplinary interactions using data and selected biospecimens from cancer genomics programs to systematically define the functional cancer proteome that derives from alterations in cancer genomes, discover and verify protein and peptide biomarkers, and in doing so, drive the development of proteomic technologies. Up to eight awards may be made from total five-year funding of $120 million. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent are due Aug 29; full proposals are due Sep 29. More information regarding RFA-CA-10-016 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-10-016.html

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute and the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering jointly invite R01 and R21 research proposals into New Strategies for growing 3D Tissues. The goal is to improve our understanding of how cells respond to their environment and to develop accurate assays and methods to understand how organogenesis may instruct the creation of functional 3D engineered cellular aggregates. This program will require collaborations of scientists from two or more disciplines such as developmental biology, computational science and systems biology, cell biology, tissue engineering, chemistry, physics, or organ physiology. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Deadlines vary by grant mechanism. More information regarding RFA-HL-11-025 (R01 grants) is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-11-025.html. For R21 grants, see RFA_HL-11-026, available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-11-026.html

The National Center for Research Resources invites R01 and R21 research proposals into Pathobiology of Emerging Pathogens in Laboratory Animals, including, but not limited to aquatic species, rodents, and non human primates. Five R01 and five R21 awards are anticipated from total funding of $3.25 million. Eligibility is unrestricted. Full proposals are due Aug 31. More information regarding RFA-RR-10-005 (for R01 grants) is available at:http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RR-10-005.html. For R21 grants, see RFA-RR-10-004, available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RR-10-004.html

The National Institute on Drug Abuse invites P30 research program proposals for NIDA Core Centers of Excellence. The Centers are intended to bring together investigators currently funded by NIH or other federal or non-federal sources, to enhance the effectiveness of existing research and also to extend the focus of research to drug abuse and addiction. It is expected that a Center will transform knowledge in the sciences it is studying. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due Sep 27; full proposals are due Oct 27. More information regarding PAR-10-220 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-220.html.

Three institutes collectively invite R01 and R21 research proposals into the Biophysical and Biomechanical Aspects of Embryonic Development. The goal is to promote research aimed at generating new and critical information about tissue mechanics relevant to vertebrate development and understanding the basis for developmental disorders. Proposals can explore approaches and concepts new to the area of developmental tissue mechanics; research and development of new technologies; or initial research and development of data upon which significant future research may be built. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent are due Aug 20; full proposals are due Sep 20. More information regarding PAR-10-221 (for R01 grants) is available at:http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-221.html. For R21 grants, see PAR-10-222, available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-222.html

National Science Foundation (NSF)

NSF's Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences sponsors the Science of Learning Centers (SLC) program. The sponsor offers awards for large-scale, long-term Centers that create the intellectual, organizational and physical infrastructure needed for the long-term advancement of Science of Learning research. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5567

NSF's Directorate for Mathematics and Physical Sciences seeks to enhance diversity in astronomy and astrophysics research and education by stimulating the development of formal, long-term, collaborative research and education relationships between minority-serving institutions and partners at research institutions, including academic institutions, private observatories, and NSF/AST-supported facilities. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08562/nsf08562.htm

NSF's Directorate for Mathematics and Physical Sciences supports Theoretical Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics (TAMOP) research. The TAMOP program supports theoretical and computational research in all areas of atomic structure, the molecular structure of small molecules, electron, and atomic collisions, photoionization and photodetachment of electrons from atoms and small molecules, time-dependent interactions with atoms and small molecules, quantum optics, ultracold phenomena in Bose and Fermi gases, and quantum information. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503273

NSF's Frontiers in Earth System Dynamics (FESD) program is designed to: foster an inter-disciplinary and multi-scale understanding of the interplay among and within the various sub-systems of the Earth, catalyze research in areas poised for a major advance, improve data resolution and modeling capabilities to more realistically simulate complex processes and forecast disruptive or threshold events, and improve knowledge of the resilience of the Earth and its subsystems. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10577/nsf10577.htm

NSF's Improvements to Biological Research Collections (BRC) Program provides funds for improvements to network, secure, and organize established natural history collections for sustained, accurate, and efficient accessibility of the collection to the biological research community. The BRC program is encouraging collaborative proposals to network collections on regional and continental scales, especially collaborations that bring large and small collections together. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5448&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39

NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations. Visit http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503214&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39

U.S. Department of Justice

The Field Acquisition Office in Grand Prairie, Texas, intends to make a single award for the provision of Vocational Instruction Services for the inmate population at the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Worth, Texas. The successful contractor shall provide classroom instruction for Vocational Business Computer Instruction, Vocational Building Service Maintenance Instruction and Vocational Personal Computer Technician (A+ Certification). The contractor must be certified in the general field of post-secondary education with certification in their area of expertise. Also, the assigned staff must have a college degree from an accredited institution. The award will be made to the responsible contractor who submits the most advantageous quote to the Government. The estimated quantities for the base and each option year are estimated at 1000 sessions per year for each vocational program. Visit https://www.fbo.gov/?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=006350078ec6ec713d867ff23c057b92&tab=core&_cview=0

Environmental Protection Agency

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/2010/2010-14914.htm

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

SBA intends to solicit proposals from existing regional innovation clusters specializing in defense technologies to provide counseling, training, mentoring, matchmaking and other services to support small business development and growth in cluster areas and industries. SBA intends to make awards to multiple regional innovation clusters that can help meet critical Department of Defense technology needs. SBA intends to award fixed-price contracts with a one-year base term with an option for an additional year. Some areas of high-growth potential include, but are not limited to, advanced robotics, advanced defense systems, power/energy innovations, cyber-security and applied lightweight materials. Visit https://www.fbo.gov/spg/SBA/OOA/OPGM/SBAHQ-10-R-0022/listing.html

For the Advanced Defense Technologies initiative, SBA invites proposals from existing regional innovation clusters specializing in defense technologies to provide counseling, training, mentoring, matchmaking and other services to support small business development and growth in cluster areas and industries. SBA intends to make awards to multiple regional innovation clusters that can help meet critical Department of Defense technology needs. Some areas of high-growth potential include, but are not limited to, advanced robotics, advanced defense systems, power/energy innovations, cyber-security and applied lightweight materials. More information regarding SBAHQ-10-R-0022 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/SBA/OOA/OPGM/SBAHQ-10-R-0022/listing.html.

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The USDA has released is FY 2011 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Solicitation, inviting proof of concept proposals from U.S. small businesses in the following topic areas: 8.1) Forests and Related Resources; 8.2) Plant Production and Protection - Biology; 8.3) Animal Production and Protection; 8.4) Air, Soil and Water Resources; 8.5) Food Science and Nutrition; 8.6) Rural and Community Development; 8.7) Aquaculture; 8.8) Biofuels and Biobased Products; 8.12) Small and Mid Size Farms; and 8.13) Plant Production and Protection - Engineering. For FY11, award sizes will be increased to $100,000 for Phase I awards and $500,000 for Phase II awards. Proposals are due Sep 2. More information is available at: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/sbir_rfa.html

The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) invites applications for Agriculture and Food Research Initiative Fellowships. The program is focused on developing technical and functional competence for predoctoral students and the research independence and teaching credentials of postdoctoral scientists in the agriculture, forestry, and food sciences that are within NIFA's challenge areas through well-developed and highly interactive mentoring and training activities. Grants will support research, education, extension, or integrated activities that address one of five challenge areas. Up to $6 million may be available for awards not larger than $130,000 for two years. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Applications are due Oct 5. More information regarding USDA-NIFA-AFRI-003241 is available at: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/afri_rfa.html

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

HUD invites proposals for the Sustainable Communities Regional Planning Grant Program. The program will support metropolitan and multijurisdictional planning efforts that integrate housing, land use, economic and workforce development, transportation, and infrastructure investments in a manner that empowers jurisdictions to consider the interdependent challenges of: 1) economic competitiveness and revitalization; 2) social equity, inclusion, and access to opportunity; 3) energy use and climate change; and 4) public health and environmental  impact. Up to $98 million is available for awards; not less than $25 million of the funding shall be awarded to regions with a population of less than 500,000. Eligibility is limited to a multijurisdictional and multisector partnership consisting of a consortium of government entities and nonprofit partners. More information regarding FR-5396-N-03 is available at: http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=19423

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE)

The Oak Ridge National Laboratory Postmaster's Research Participation Program provides opportunities and support for research in a broad range of science and engineering activities related to basic sciences, energy, and environment. Awards are for one year and are renewable. Stipend amounts are based on research area and degree. Visit http://see.orau.org/ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10096

The ORISE National Library of Medicine, National Center for Biotechnology Information Scientific Visitors Program provides opportunities for faculty and professionals in the field of library science to participate in informatics research and training programs at the  National Center for Biotechnology Information (National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, MD). Visit http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/nlm/nlmrespg.htm

The ORISE program for Postgraduate Research Participation at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials Directorate, Tyndall Air Force Base, provides individuals with an opportunity to participate in research, development, test and evaluation projects at the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials Directorate, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Eligible applicants must have completed a doctoral degree within the last three years. Visit http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/USAF/gi-pdRLMD.htm

The ORISE program for Postdoctoral Research Participation at the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center provides the opportunity to participate in research and development in support of military missions, at the U.S. Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center in Maryland. Visit http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/USARMY/gi-pdECBC.htm

The ORISE program for Faculty Research Participation at the Air Force Research Laboratory, Materials Directorate, Tyndall Air Force Base, provides individuals with an opportunity to participate in research, development, test and evaluation projects at the Air Force Research Laboratory Materials Directorate, Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. Eligible applicants must be college or university full-time faculty. Visit http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/USAF/gi-fMD.htm

U.S. Department of Education (ED)

ED's Office of Innovation and Improvement supports the Full‐Service Community Schools Program. The program encourages coordination of academic, social, and health services through partnerships between (1) Public elementary and secondary schools; (2) the schools' local educational agencies (LEAs); and (3) community‐based organizations, nonprofit organizations, and other public or private entities. The purpose of this collaboration is to provide comprehensive academic, social, and health services for students, students' family members, and community members that will result in improved educational outcomes for children. Visit http://www07.grants.gov/search/announce.do;jsessionid=cWpnMPMT3drZQvc7QLLt2SkP4GPWV7znWvG1FGqrgjtslhLnyqJR!475739609

ED's Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services supports the Regional Interpreter Education Centers for Training of Interpreters for Individuals Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and Individuals Who Are Deaf‐Blind Program. This program provides grants to eligible entities to establish regional interpreter training programs that will train a sufficient number of qualified interpreters to meet the communications needs of individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and individuals who are deaf/blind. Visit http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/pdf/2010‐13569.pdf

National Endowment for the Humanities

The Bridging Cultures through Film: International Topics program supports projects that examine international and transnational themes in the humanities through documentary films. These projects are meant to spark Americans’ engagement with the broader world by exploring one or more countries and cultures outside of the United States. Proposed documentaries must be analytical and deeply grounded in humanities scholarship. The Division of Public Programs encourages the exploration of innovative nonfiction storytelling that presents multiple points of view in creative formats. The proposed film must range in length from a stand‐alone broadcast hour to a feature‐length documentary. Visit http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/BridgingCultures_Film.html

Enterprise Florida

To ensure that Florida companies are well-positioned to take advantage of the opportunities at the Farnborough International Air Show, Enterprise Florida is once again hosting the Florida Pavilion as we return to Farnborough for the 9th time since 1994!!  The Farnborough Air Show 2008 was the most successful Farnborough Show on record for Florida’s Aviation/Aerospace/Defense community. In 2008, the Show hosted 1,500 exhibitors from 40 countries. And, there were over 153,920 trade visitors during the five trade days. Seventy (70) foreign delegations from 38 countries visited during the week. Space is almost sold out, so please contact Ken Cooksey at 850-298-6632 or kcooksey@eflorida.com right away!

Association for Computing Machinery

The CS Ken Kennedy Award is awarded annually and recognizes substantial contributions to programmability and productivity in computing and substantial community service or mentoring contributions. Visit http://awards.acm.org/html/award_nominations.cfm

The A. M. Turing Award is a technical award to an individual selected for contributions of a technical nature made to the computing community. Visit http://awards.acm.org/homepage.cfm?awd=140

The Doctoral Dissertation Award is an annual award to the author(s) of the best doctoral dissertation(s) in computer science and engineering. Visit http://awards.acm.org/html/award_nominations.cfm

The Grace Murray Hopper Award is an award to recognize the outstanding young computer professional of the year. Visit http://awards.acm.org/html/award_nominations.cfm

The Paris Kanellakis Theory and Practice Award is an award to honor specific theoretical accomplishments that have had a significant and demonstrable effect on the practice of computing. Visit http://awards.acm.org/html/award_nominations.cfm

The Karl V. Karlstrom Outstanding Educator Award is an award to honor an outstanding educator in the field of computer science and engineering. Visit http://awards.acm.org/html/award_nominations.cfm

The Allen Newell Award is an award to an individual selected for career contributions that have breadth within computer science, or that bridge computer science and other disciplines. Visit http://awards.acm.org/html/award_nominations.cfm

The Software System Award is an award to institution or individual(s) recognized for developing a software system that has had a lasting influence, reflected in contributions to concepts, in commercial acceptance, or both. Visit http://awards.acm.org/html/award_nominations.cfm

The ACM/Infosys Foundation Award in the Computing Sciences is an award of $150,000 to recognize personal contributions by young scientists and system developers to a contemporary innovation that, through its depth, fundamental impact and broad implications, exemplifies the greatest achievements in the discipline. Visit http://awards.acm.org/html/award_nominations.cfm

Xerox Foundation

The sponsor provides support to a variety of social, civic and cultural organizations providing broad-based programs and services in cities where Xerox employees work and live. Funding varies from proposal to proposal. Visit http://www.xerox.com/downloads/usa/en/x/xerox_foundation_policy_guidelines.pdf

Pirate's Alley Faulkner Society

The sponsor provides scholarships to writers if they volunteer at Words and Music. Visit http://www.wordsandmusic.org/uploads/ScholarshipForm.pdf

South African National Research Foundation

The South African Square Kilometre Array Project is a project of the Department of Science and Technology and the National Research Foundation and comprises Africa's bid to host the Square Kilometre Array Radio Telescope (SKA), the design, construction and operation of the Karoo Array Telescope (MeerKAT) and a youth into science and engineering program focused on supporting science and engineering students and postdoctoral fellows. Africa has been short-listed with Australia to host the SKA. If Africa is selected to site the SKA, the core of the telescope will be located in the Karoo region of the Northern Cape with additional stations distributed throughout South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, Mauritius, Madagascar, Ghana and Kenya. Visit http://www.nrf.ac.za/funding_overview.php?fid=15

Society of Women Engineers

The Northrop Grumman Foundation Scholarship is provided to a female rising sophomore, junior, or senior student studying in the following fields: Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Computer Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering, and Computer Science. Visit http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=230&Itemid=128

Willary Foundation

The sponsor is dedicated to developing ideas and projects that are interesting, creative and imaginative and which benefit communities in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The sponsor makes grants to organizations and individuals in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Visit http://www.willary.org/grantapp.html

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

The Beyond Recession Initiative funds research that is relevant to management accountants and responds to current business conditions. Visit http://www.cimaglobal.com/Documents/Thought_leadership_docs/Research%20Funding/edu_beyond_recession_June2010.pdf

AGC Education & Research Foundation

Awards of $7,500 each are made to college seniors enrolled in undergraduate construction management or construction-related engineering degree program, or others possessing an undergraduate degree in construction management or construction-related engineering.  The applicant must be enrolled, or planning to enroll, in a graduate level construction management or construction-related engineering degree program as a full-time student. Visit http://www2.agc.org/graduatescholarship/

The sponsor provides scholarships of up to $2,500 per year to support undergraduate students enrolled in ABET or ACCE-accredited construction management or construction related engineering programs.  Scholarships are renewable for up to four years; maximum funding is $7,500. Visit http://www.agc.org/cs/career_development/foundation/scholarships

CDS International, Inc.

The Baden-Wurttemberg Stipendium Work Immersion Study Program (WISP) provides opportunity available exclusively to community college students. WISP is a funded, three-month work-study immersion program that allows participants to gain practical work experience in their career field, improve their German language skills, and experience German culture firsthand. Visit http://www.cdsintl.org/fellowshipsabroad/wisp.php

Carnegie Institution for Science

The sponsoring organization is providing a posdoctoral fellowship to individuals who wish to pursue research in any topic pertaining to astronomy. Visit http://obs.carnegiescience.edu/fellowships/

Society of Automotive Engineers

The Bruce R. Aubin Aerospace Customer Support Award for Excellence recognizes an individual in the air transport industry working for an aerospace supplier (Tier 2 or Tier 3) whose efforts contribute to the excellence of the Prime manufacturers and the viability of airline operations. The individual should be highly valued for providing excellent, meaningful support to customers. Visit https://www.sae.org/news/awards/list/customersupport/app-custsupport.shtml

The Clarence L. (Kelly) Johnson Aerospace Vehicle Design and Development Award recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves by making significant contributions during their career in the innovative design and development of advanced aircraft and/or spacecraft. Visit https://www.sae.org/news/awards/list/johnson/app-johnson.shtml

The Distinguished Section Member Award Honoring Noble R. Patterson recognizes the distinguished achievement and contribution to SAE on the local level by section members. Recipients are selected from the candidates nominated each year by sections/groups for the Outstanding Section Member Award. Visit http://www.sae.org/news/awards/list/distsen.htm

The Distinguished Younger Member Award Honoring Edward N. Cole recognizes the distinguished achievement and contribution to SAE on the local level by younger members. Recipients are selected from the candidates nominated each year by sections/groups for the Outstanding Younger Member Award. Visit http://www.sae.org/news/awards/list/distyoun.htm

The Franklin W. Kolk Air Transportation Progress Award recognizes an individual for unique and outstanding contributions to air transportation and/or to the work of the aerospace technical committees in developing aerospace standards, specifications, technical reports, and data through cooperative research. Visit https://www.sae.org/news/awards/list/kolk/app-kolk.shtml

Clorox Company Foundation

The sponsor provides support to improve the quality of life in communities where Clorox employees live and work. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations. Proposals must meet the sponsor's geographic focus. Visit http://www.thecloroxcompany.com/community/guidelines.html

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics

The Ralph E. Kleinman Prize awards a cash prize of approximately $5,000 to one individual for outstanding research, or other contributions, that bridge the gap between mathematics and applications. Each prize may be given for a single notable achievement or for a collection of such achievements. Visit http://www.siam.org/prizes/sponsored/#kleinman

American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA)

The Goddard Astronautics Award provides an award to recognize notable achievement in the field of astronautics. Visit http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=401

The Dryden Lectureship in Research emphasizes the great importance of basic research to the advancement in aeronautics and astronautics and is a salute to research scientists and engineers. Visit http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=401

The Aeroacoustics Award is presented for an outstanding technical or scientific achievement resulting from an individual's contribution to the field of aircraft community noise reduction. Visit http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=401

The Aerodynamics Award is presented for meritorious achievement in the field of applied aerodynamics, recognizing notable contributions in the development, application and evaluation of aerodynamic concepts and methods. Visit http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=401

The Aerodynamic Measurement Technology Award is presented for continued contributions and

achievements toward the advancement of advanced aerodynamic flowfield and surface measurement techniques for research in flight and ground test applications. Visit http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=401

The Aerospace Design Engineering Award is presented to recognize design engineers who have made outstanding technical, educational or creative achievements that exemplifies the quality and elements of design engineering. Visit http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=401

The Air Breathing Propulsion Award is presented for meritorious accomplishment in the arts, sciences, and technology of air breathing propulsion systems. Visit http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=401

The Distinguished Service Award gives unique recognition to an individual member of AIAA who has distinguished himself or herself over a period of years by service to the Institute. Visit http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=401

The Engineer of the Year Award is given to an individual member of AIAA who has made a recent significant contribution that is worthy of national or international recognition. Visit http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=401

The International Cooperation Award is presented to recognize individuals who have made significant contributions to the initiation, organization, implementation and/or management of activities with significant United States involvement that includes extensive international cooperative activities in space, aeronautics or both. Visit http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=290

The Jay Hollingsworth Speas Airport Award is presented to the person or persons judged to have contributed most outstandingly during the recent past toward achieving compatible relationships between airports and/or heliports and adjacent environments. The award consists of a certificate and a $10,000 honorarium. Visit http://www.aiaa.org/content.cfm?pageid=401

Robert Bosch Foundation

The sponsor provides young American professionals (ages 23-34) with two high-level work placements in the federal government and private sector in Germany. Visit http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/bosch.htm

Annie E. Casey Foundation

In general, the grant making of the Annie E. Casey Foundation is limited to initiatives in the United States that have significant potential to demonstrate innovative policy, service delivery, and community supports for disadvantaged children and families. Most grantees have been invited by the Foundation to participate in these projects.  We do not seek, nor often fund, unsolicited grant applications. The Foundation’s approach to grant making focuses on making multi‐year, multi‐site commitments that enable us to invest in long-term strategies and partnerships that strengthen families and communities. In any given year, we have limited resources to fund additional, unsolicited proposals. If you would like the Casey Foundation to consider supporting a specific promising program, practice, or policy that helps children and families succeed, send us a brief description of the project and contact information indicating where we can learn more. Send a brief description to ideas@aecf.org

Toshiba America Foundation (TAF)

TAF grants fund the projects, ideas, and materials teachers need to innovate in their math and science classrooms. TAF is interested in funding projects designed by teachers or small teams of teachers for use in their own schools. Toshiba America Foundation contributes to science and math education by investing in teacher‐designed projects for grade 6‐12 students. Visit http://www.toshiba.com/taf/common/docs/TAF_6‐12‐APPLICATION.pdf

American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers Foundation (ASCAP)

ASCAP awards small grants supporting music creators and encouraging their development through music

education and talent development programs. Visit http://www.ascapfoundation.org/email.html

amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research

The amfAR, the Foundation for AIDS Research, invites applications for the Mathilde Krim Fellowships in Basic Biomedical Research. The goal is to provide funding for exceptional researchers who are new to the HIV/AIDS field. Applicants must be conducting basic biomedical research pertaining to HIV prevention or treatment, including viral eradication. Each mentored fellowship is funded at a total of up to $125,000 (phase I). Applicants must have a research or clinical doctorate and no more than four years of postdoctoral training at the time of submission of the letter of intent, and are expected to secure a tenure-track position by the end of the phase I amfAR funding period. Letters of intent are due Jul 16. More information is available at: http://www.amfar.org/lab/grants/default.aspx?id=8819

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation invites applications for the Health & Society Scholars program to provide two years of support to postdoctoral scholars at all stages of their careers to build the nation's capacity for research and leadership to address the multiple determinants of population health and contribute to policy change. The program is based on the principle that progress in the field of population health depends upon multidisciplinary collaboration and exchange. Up to 18 awards of $89,000 each may be made. Applications must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who have completed doctoral training by the time of entry into the program (August or September 2011) in one of a variety of fields including, but not limited to, the behavioral and social sciences, the biological and natural sciences, health professions, public policy, public health, history, demography, environmental sciences, urban planning, engineering and ethics. Applications are due Oct 1. More information is available at: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21001.