Office Of Research and Sponsored Programs

GrantNet March 2008

Sorted by Agencies

DHHS/NIH - National Institutes of Health
NSF - National Science Foundation
DOD - Department of Defense
DOE - Department of Energy
LIM - Limited Programs
GS - Graduate Students
Foundations
Other

DHHS/NIH - National Institutes of Health

Sponsor:	Office of Refugee Resettlement/ACF/DHHS
Title:	NIDA Comprehensive Research Center of Excellence Grant Program (P60)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-086.html`
Deadline(s):	2/28/2008,3/26/2008,5/7/2008,1/26/2009,2/26/2009,5/7/2009,1/26/2010,2/26/2010,5/7/2010
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor provides support for research centers that conduct drug abuse and addiction research that have outstanding innovative science and that are multidisciplinary, thematically integrated, synergistic, and are/will be serving as national resource(s) for the NIDA research fields.

Sponsor:	Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research/NIH/DHHS
Title:	Community Participation Research Targeting the Medically Underserved (R21)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-076.html`
Deadline(s):	4/16/2008,5/16/2008,4/15/2009,5/15/2009,4/14/2010,5/14/2010
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsors provide support for research on health promotion, disease prevention, and health disparities that is jointly conducted by communities and researchers and targets medically underserved areas (MUAs) and medically underserved populations (MUPs) as defined by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This program will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism.

Sponsor:	Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research/NIH/DHHS
Title:	RFA-AG-09-001--Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (P50)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AG-09-001.html`
Deadline(s):	4/7/2008,5/5/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor invites applications from qualified institutions for support of Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers (ADRCs). These are designed to support and conduct research on Alzheimer's disease (AD), and to serve as shared research resources that will facilitate research in AD and related disorders, distinguish them from the process of normal brain aging and mild cognitive impairment (MCI), and lead to better diagnostic, prevention and treatment strategies. The AD Centers provide a platform for training as well as the stimulation of research related to clinical-pathological correlations in normal aging and neurodegenerative diseases. By providing an interdisciplinary infrastructure, they also support the development of novel techniques and methodologies that specifically address some of the challenges that characterize AD research. This RFA will use the NIH specialized center P50 award mechanism.

Sponsor:	National Library of Medicine/NIH/DHHS
Title:	Research Education Grants for Statistical Training in the Genetics of Addiction (R25)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-081.html`
Deadline(s):	3/17/2009,3/17/2010
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsors provide support for applications focused on research education for the development and testing of new statistical models to address genetics-based research problems in addiction. Applicants are expected to propose a well-integrated research education and training program in statistical models or computational methods in genetics for undergraduate, graduate, and/or postdoctoral level students. Since this is a novel program, participants may be supported for as long as five years, however shorter durations of funding of some individual participants are encouraged. Achieving the capacity of the institution to address the identified research area(s) is an additional goal of this award. During this award, institutions will be expected to implement strategies for enhancing research infrastructure and capacity building at their institution and in collaborative activities. This program will use the NIH Research Education (R25) grant mechanism. -

Sponsor:	National Institutes of Health/DHHS
Title:	RFA-CA-08-017--Comparative Systems Genetics of Cancer (R01)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-08-017.html`
Deadline(s):	4/14/2008,5/14/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsors provide support for research projects focused on the development and application of comparative (cross-species) systems genetics approaches to address key cancer-relevant problems. The NCI requests applications for research projects that will use these approaches to enhance the understanding of the mechanisms that underlie: (i) human cancer susceptibility and (ii) heterogeneity of human tumors. The NCI expects that, to meet these goals, the proposed projects will involve appropriate interdisciplinary collaborations providing expertise in such areas as human genetics, statistical genetics, model organism genetics, systems biology, mathematical or computational modeling of biological processes, and computer sciences. The NCI requires that all projects propose to use two species, one of which must be human, and that the projects adhere to the cancer Biomedical Informatics Grid (caBIG?) standards. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

Sponsor:	National Institute on Drug Abuse/NIH/DHHS
Title:	Community Participation Research Targeting the Medically Underserved (R01)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-075.html`
Deadline(s):	4/16/2008,5/16/2008,4/15/2009,5/15/2009,4/14/2010,5/14/2010
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsors provide support for research on health promotion, disease prevention, and health disparities that is jointly conducted by communities and researchers and targets medically underserved areas (MUAs) and medically underserved populations (MUPs) as defined by the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

Sponsor:	National Institute on Drug Abuse/NIH/DHHS
Title:	RFP--Organizational Development Management Consulting & Training Services
Full Program:	`http://www2.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/PSC/PhiladelphiaPA/Reference%2DNumber%2DBPA%2DODS1/listing.html`
Website:
Deadline(s):	5/4/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The purpose of this proposed BPA is to obtain a Contractor who will provide Organizational Development, Management Consulting, and Training Services to Federal employees and organizations located throughout the United States including the Pacific Islands, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. Under the guidelines and policies of the FOH, the Contractor shall collaborate with FOH customers to develop solutions that address organizational and human performance problems, design and communicate programs to meet customer needs, and improve the management and support systems that form the foundation of effective organizations. The Contractor shall provide supportive tools, technical assistance, expert advice, coaching, and training to improve the overall performance of federal organizations. There is no guaranteed minimum level of work under these contracts. These are not full-time government employment positions. Individuals or companies who provide these services work as independent contractors to the federal government.

Sponsor:	National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism/NIH/DHHS
Title:	Grants for Injury Control Research Centers (R49)
Full Program:	`http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;?oppId=16978&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW`
Website:	`http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/CE09-001.htm`
Deadline(s):	8/1/2008,9/1/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The purposes of this announcement are to solicit applications from new or existing injury centers to conduct injury and violence prevention research; build the scientific base for the prevention and control of injuries and violence; integrate professionals from a wide spectrum of disciplines to perform injury and violence prevention research; and encourage research that involves intervention development and testing and intervention adoption and maintenance methods.

Sponsor:	National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism/NIH/DHHS
Title:	RFA-AI-08-014--Cooperative Centers for Translational Research on Human Immunology and Biodefense (U19)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-08-014.html`
Deadline(s):	6/18/2008,7/18/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor provides support for new or competing renewal applications from institutions with multi-disciplinary investigator teams to participate in the Cooperative Centers for Translational Research on Human Immunology and Biodefense (CCHI) program. The goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support research on human immunology as it applies to potential agents of bioterrorism or emerging/re-emerging infectious diseases. The immediate objectives are to support basic and translational research on human immunological responses to NIAID Category A, B, or C Priority Pathogens, their toxins, or other emerging and re-emerging diseases (http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/research/topics/emerging/list.htm); and to create the stable, flexible, and centralized infrastructure needed to promote and coordinate multi-disciplinary research in human immunology as it relates to defense against these agents. This RFA will use the NIH multi-project Cooperative Agreement (U19) grant mechanism.

Sponsor:	National Institute on Aging/NIH/DHHS
Title:	RFA-DK-06-015--NIDDK Mentored Clinical Scientist Award to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-06-015.html`
Deadline(s):	3/27/2008,10/30/2008,11/26/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor provides the Mentored Clinical Scientist Award to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research, a three year career development award made to clinician scientists from diverse backgrounds including individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups and individuals from socially, culturally, economically, or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds. This award provides an opportunity for specialized study in NIDDK-relevant research areas for clinician scientists committed to a career in laboratory or clinical research. This RFA will use the NIH Mentored Clinical Scientist Development (K08) award mechanism. Program Number: 95607 Sponsor: National Institute on Aging/NIH/DHHS

Sponsor:	National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/NIH/DHHS
Title:	NLM Express Research Grants in Biomedical Informatics (R01)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-080.html`
Deadline(s):	2/5/2008,5/7/2008,6/5/2008,9/7/2008,10/5/2008,1/7/2009,2/5/2009,5/7/2009,6/5/2009,9/7/2009,10/5/2009, 1/7/2010,2/5/2010,5/7/2010,6/5/2010,9/7/2010,10/5/2010,1/7/2011,2/5/2011,5/7/2011
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor provides support for research grants that advance the sciences of biomedical informatics and bioinformatics. Informatics is concerned with the optimal management of information, and in practice is usually located at the intersection of computer and information sciences with an application domain such as health care, public health, basic biomedical research or clinical translational research. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

Sponsor:	National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/NIH/DHHS
Title:	RFA-HD-08-012--Innovations in Lower Limb Prostheses Attachment (R01)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-08-012.html`
Deadline(s):	6/30/2008,7/29/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor provides support for institutions/organizations that propose to develop advanced methodologies to enhance soft tissue integration and to eliminate infection for lower limb prostheses in direct skeletal attachment. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

Sponsor:	National Institute of Child Health and Human Development/NIH/DHHS
Title:	NIDA Core Center of Excellence Grant Program (P30)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-073.html`
Deadline(s):	3/17/2008,4/15/2008,1/26/2009,2/26/2009,1/26/2010,2/26/2010
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor invites applications to establish Core Centers of Excellence. It is expected that a Center will transform knowledge in the sciences it is studying. Incremental work should not be the focus of Center activities; rather, new and creative directions are required. The P30 Center may support pilot research in any area of NIDA's mission. Research may occur in any area of NIDA's mission. Each separate core should bear an essential relationship to the integrating theme. The P30 Center of Excellence is expected to support the education, training, and mentoring of new investigators, who should be given meaningful roles to play in the Center projects. NIDA Centers are expected to share their findings, their data and their resources. This program will use the NIH P30 award mechanism.

Sponsor:	National Institute of Child Health and Human Development/NIH/DHHS
Title:	RFA-AA-08-011--International Research on Venue-Based Interventions for HIV/AIDS and Alcohol Abuse (R01)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-08-011.html`
Deadline(s):	4/9/2008,5/9/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor provides support for collaborative international research on alcohol abuse and HIV/AIDS, with a specific focus on research that examines the impact of environmental factors on concurrent drinking and high risk sexual behavior. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

Sponsor:	National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/NIH/DHHS
Title:	RFA-AI-08-019--Methods for Prevention Packages Program (MP3) (R01)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-08-019.html`
Deadline(s):	6/16/2008,7/15/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor provides support for multidisciplinary research programs that (1) devise optimal HIV prevention packages (combination interventions) for specific populations, (2) design clinical studies to rigorously examine the safety and efficacy of these "packages" in the target population, and (3) perform pilot studies to demonstrate that the proposed prevention package is acceptable to the target population and the study design is appropriate and feasible. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

Sponsor:	National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases/NIH/DHHS
Title:	RFA-HL-08-006--Molecular Phenotypes for Lung Diseases (R01)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-08-006.html`
Deadline(s):	4/5/2008,5/5/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor provides support for research that will define or subcategorize human lung diseases at a molecular level enabling early diagnosis, prognosis, and personalized treatment of these diseases. The measurement of whole-genome gene expression at the RNA level will be the primary approach to systematically collect molecular phenotyping data for common and rare lung diseases. In addition, this FOA encourages the integration of data from other omics approaches (e.g., genomics, epigenomics, etc.) to reinforce or validate findings from RNA expression. The data generated from this program will be made available to the broad scientific community. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

Sponsor:	National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute/NIH/DHHS
Title:	RFA-HL-08-008--Small Grants for Lung Tissue Research (R03)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-08-008.html`
Deadline(s):	4/9/2008,5/9/2008,9/22/2008,10/17/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor provides support for tissue-based research on interstitial fibrotic lung disease and/or COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease). Supported projects will be required to utilize lung biospecimens and data collected by the Lung Tissue Research Consortium (LTRC). The goal of this initiative is to promote tissue-based research on COPD and interstitial fibrotic lung conditions, including studies to establish proof-of-concept in humans for novel mechanisms of pathogenesis. This program will use the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) award mechanism.

Sponsor:	National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute/NIH/DHHS
Title:	RFA-CA-08-019--Tumor Stem Cells in Cancer Biology, Prevention and Therapy (R01)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-08-019.html`
Deadline(s):	4/12/2008,5/12/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor provides support for research in the area of tumor stem cell biology including characterization of tumor stem cell markers, and to identify of specific genetic and functional signatures of tumor stem cells. The goal is the translation of basic research findings into clinical practice in the context of both hematological and solid tumor malignancies. Therefore, applications submitted in response to this FOA must involve appropriate and substantive collaborative arrangements between basic and translational researchers providing, respectively, expertise in the biology of tumor stem cells and in translation of basic research findings into clinical practice. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

Sponsor:	National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS
Title:	RFA-AI-08-001--Cooperative Research Partnerships for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases (U01)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-08-001.html`
Deadline(s):	4/11/2008,5/12/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor provides support for development of vaccines, vaccine technologies, therapeutics, immunotherapeutics, adjuvants and medical diagnostics for NIAID Category A, B, and C priority pathogens and toxins (http://www.niaid.nih.gov/biodefense/PDF/cat.pdf). This RFA will use the NIH U01 cooperative agreement grant mechanism.

Sponsor:	National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS
Title:	RFA-DK-08-002--Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (P30)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-08-002.html`
Deadline(s):	5/30/2008,6/27/2008,10/30/2008,11/28/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor invites applications for Silvio O. Conte Digestive Diseases Research Core Centers (DDRCCs). The DDRCCs are part of an integrated program of digestive and liver diseases research support provided by the NIDDK. This RFA will use the NIH Center Core Grant (P30) grant mechanism.

Sponsor:	Department of Health & Human Services
Title:	RFA-OD-08-001--Rare Diseases Clinical Research Consortia (RDCRC) for the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (U54)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-08-001.html`
Deadline(s):	7/20/2008,8/20/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsors provide support for new and renewal cooperative agreement applications to continue the Rare Diseases Clinical Research Network (RDCRN). The Network has two main components: Rare Diseases Clinical Research Consortia (RDCRC) and a Data Management and Coordinating Center (DMCC) (formerly known as Data Technology Coordinating Center, DTCC). The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite new and renewal cooperative agreement applications for RDCRCs that individually focus on a subset of related rare diseases. This RFA will use the NIH U54 award mechanism.

Sponsor:	Bureau of Primary Health Care/HRSA/DHHS
Title:	RFA-AA-08-012--International Research on Venue-Based Interventions for HIV/AIDS and Alcohol Abuse (R21)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-08-012.html`
Deadline(s):	4/9/2008,5/9/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor provides support for collaborative international research on alcohol abuse and HIV/AIDS, with a specific focus on research that examines the impact of environmental factors on concurrent drinking and high risk sexual behavior. This program will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism.

Sponsor:
Title:	RFA-HD-08-004--Studies of Antimicrobial and Prebiotic Activity of Oligosaccharides (R01)
Full Program:
Website:	`http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-08-004.html`
Deadline(s):	10/14/2008,11/14/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor provides support for applications from institutions/organizations that propose to elucidate the antimicrobial and prebiotic activities of oligosaccharides and glycoconjugates. The goal of this FOA is to stimulate research on how oligosaccharides prevent enteric infections and to develop a new class of antimicrobial therapy to prevent or treat enteric bacterial or viral infections. A key step in reaching this goal is to develop biosynthetic means of producing large enough quantities of oligosaccharides with antimicrobial properties for preclinical tolerance and safety studies and for safety and clinical testing in populations that are exposed to gastrointestinal pathogens. This FOA should also stimulate research on the expression of genes in the host that determine oligosaccharide assembly and linkage. This line of research should lead to a better understanding of the how oligosaccharide binding sites for specific enteric pathogens are synthesized, packaged, transported, and incorporated into the cell membrane of the enterocyte. By knowing more about oligosaccharide structures of pathogen binding sites on the surface of the enterocyte, it may be possible to predict which individuals are susceptible to specific bacterial and viral infections and to develop antimicrobial agents based on oligosaccharide structural mimicry of these pathogen binding sites. This FOA should also encourage research on oligosaccharides that stimulate the proliferation of beneficial intestinal bacteria and the production of short-chain fatty acids, thereby serving to reduce the incidence and severity of enteric infections. Studies on the immunomodulatory effects of various oligosaccharides on the function of the intestinal immune system are also encouraged. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

NSF - National Science Foundation

Sponsor:	Directorate for Mathematics and Physical Sciences/NSF
Title:	American Competitiveness in Chemistry-Fellowship
Full Program:	`http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=16658&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW`
Website:	`http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08541/nsf08541.htm`
Deadline(s):	5/1/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor's fellowship program is a program to support postdoctoral associates in chemistry. It seeks to (1) build ties between academic and industrial, and/or national laboratory, and/or Chemistry Division-funded center researchers (partners) and (2) involve beginning scientists in efforts to broaden participation in chemistry.

Sponsor:	Directorate for Mathematics and Physical Sciences/NSF
Title:	CubeSat-based Science Missions for Space Weather and Atmospheric Research
Full Program:	`http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08549/nsf08549.htm`
Website:	`http://www07.grants.gov/search/synopsis.do;jsessionid=HLPMs4qWSGLJmCp7L23 GkHTKpJbG35D2gDGb9fSQSQCxV9DCyB9w!-402045272`
Deadline(s):	5/28/2008,2/10/2009
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The goal of the program is to execute small scientific satellite missions to advance space weather and atmospheric research. Equally important, it will provide essential opportunities to train the next generation of experimental space scientists and aerospace engineers. The program will support the development, construction, launch, and operation of small satellite systems as well as the distribution and analysis of the science data from the missions.

Sponsor:	Directorate for Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering/NSF
Title:	Workforce Program in the Mathematical Sciences
Full Program:	`http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HG8HfcCvy2FPNHPZx6T2NLTKSZXTp1 GxynPxRgkSpR0hGqhT297T!1534212735?oppId=16457&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW`
Website:	`http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503233`
Deadline(s):	6/15/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The program is interested in activities centered on education through research involvement for trainees at the undergraduate through postdoctoral educational levels. Activities that broaden participation in the mathematical sciences are of significant interest to the Division of Mathematical Sciences.

Sponsor:	NSF
Title:	Petascale Computing Resource Allocations (PRAC)
Full Program:	`http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=true&oppId=16399`
Website:	`http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08529/nsf08529.htm`
Deadline(s):	3/31/2008,3/17/2009
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor seeks proposals to make use of Blue Waters for breakthrough research in any domain supported by the sponsor or another federal agency. The program's purpose is to invite research groups that have a compelling science or engineering challenge that will require petascale computing resources to submit requests for allocations of resources on the Blue Waters system. Proposers must be prepared to demonstrate that they have a science or engineering research problem that requires and can effectively exploit the petascale computing capabilities offered by Blue Waters.

Subject: Alliances for Broadening Participation in STEM (ABP)

Alliances for Broadening Participation in STEM (ABP)

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Subject: Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI)

Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI)

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Subject: Informal Science Education (ISE)

Informal Science Education (ISE)

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Sustainable Digital Data Preservation and Access Network Frequently Asked Questions

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Subject: American Competitiveness in Chemistry-Fellowship (ACC-F)

American Competitiveness in Chemistry-Fellowship (ACC-F)

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Subject: University Radio Observatories Program (AST-URO)

University Radio Observatories Program (AST-URO)

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Subject: Innovations in Engineering Education, Curriculum and Infrastructure (IEECI)

Innovations in Engineering Education, Curriculum and Infrastructure (IEECI)

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DOD - Department of Defense

Sponsor:	DOD/CDMRP
Title:	Neurofibromatosis Research Program
Full Program:	http://cdmrp.army.mil
Website:
Deadline(s):
Synopsis:	The Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08) Defense Appropriations Act provides $8 million to the Department of Defense Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) to support innovative research to eradicate Neurofibromatosis. This program is administered by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command through the Office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). Submission Deadlines: Investigator-Initiated Research Award Pre-Application Letter of Intent: March 26, 2008 Proposal: April 9, 2008 New Investigator Award Pre-Application Letter of Intent: March 26, 2008 Proposal: April 9, 2008 Exploration Hypothesis Development Award Pre-Application Letter of Intent: March 26, 2008 Proposal: April 9, 2008 Clinical Trial Award Pre-Application Letter of Intent: May 22, 2008 Proposal: June 12, 2008

Sponsor:	DOD/CDMRP
Title:	Breast Cancer Research Program
Full Program:	http://cdmrp.army.mil/
Website:
Deadline(s):
Synopsis:	The Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08) Defense Appropriations Act provides $138 million to the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) to support innovative research to eradicate breast cancer. This program is administered by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command through the Office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). Submission Deadlines: Clinical Translational Research Award Pre-Application/Pre-proposal: March 27, 2008 Proposal (invited): June 19, 2008 Era of Hope Postdoctoral Award Pre-Application/Nomination: March 27, 2008 Proposal (invited): June 19, 2008 Era of Hope Scholar Award Pre-Application/Nomination: March 27, 2008 Proposal (invited): June 19, 2008 HBCU/MI Partnership Training Award Pre-Application/Pre-proposal: March 27, 2008 Proposal (invited): June 19, 2008 Idea Award Pre-Application/Letter of Intent: April 16, 2008 Proposal: May 7, 2008 Impact Award Pre-Application/Letter of Intent: April 16, 2008 Proposal: May 7, 2008 Innovator Award Pre-Application/Nomination: March 27, 2008 Proposal (invited): June 19, 2008 Synergistic Idea Award Pre-Application/Letter of Intent: April 16, 2008 Proposal: May 7, 2008

Sponsor:	DOD/CDMRP
Title:	Prostate Cancer Research Program
Full Program:	http://cdmrp.army.mil
Website:
Deadline(s):
Synopsis:	The Fiscal Year 2008 (FY08) Defense Appropriations Act provides $80 million to the Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research Program (PCRP) to support innovative research to eradicate prostate cancer. This program is administered by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command through the Office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). Submission Deadlines: Idea Development Award Pre-Application Letter of Intent: May 22, 2008 Proposal: June 12, 2008 New Investigator Award Pre-Application Letter of Intent: May 22, 2008 Proposal: June 12, 2008 Prostate Cancer Training Award Pre-Application Letter of Intent: May 22, 2008 Proposal: June 12, 2008 Physician Research Training Award Pre-Application Letter of Intent: May 22, 2008 Proposal: June 12, 2008 Collaborative Undergraduate HBCU Student Summer Training Program Award Pre-Application Letter of Intent: May 22, 2008 Proposal: June 12, 2008

Sponsor:	DOD/CDMRP
Title:	PCRP Programs
Full Program:	http://cdmrp.army.mil
Website:
Deadline(s):
Synopsis:	This program is administered by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command through the Office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). A summary of PCRP funding opportunities is provided below. Detailed descriptions of each of the funding mechanisms, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the FY08 PCRP Program Announcements. Submission Deadlines: Synergistic Idea Development Award Pre-application/Letter of Intent: May 22, 2008 Proposal: June 12, 2008 Clinical Consortium Award Pre-Application/Letter of Intent: June 11, 2008 Proposal: July 2, 2008 Clinical Trial Award Pre-Application/Letter of Intent: June 11, 2008 Proposal: July 2, 2008 Health Disparity Research Award Pre-Application/Letter of Intent: June 11, 2008 Proposal: July 2, 2008 Health Disparity Training Award Pre-Application/Letter of Intent: June 11, 2008 Proposal: July 2, 2008 Laboratory-Clinical Transition Award: Stage 1 -- Pre-Application/Letter of Intent: June 11, 2008 Proposal: July 2, 2008

DOE - Department of Energy

Sponsor:	U.S. Department of Energy/Office of Science & Office of Nuclear Physics
Title:	Research Opportunities at Rare Isotope Beam Facilities
Full Program:	`http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=16868&flag2006=true &mode=VIEW`
Website:	`https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/5B4C32846AA60FF1852573 EF00590B33/$file/FOA_Notice_08-10_NP_RIB.pdf`
Deadline(s):	6/2/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor is interested in receiving preapplications for developing outstanding scientific opportunities in nuclear structure and dynamics, nuclear astro-physics, and tests of fundamental interactions and symmetries at leading rare isotope beam (RIB) facilities around the world.

Sponsor:	Office of Science/Department of Energy
Title:	Hydrogen Storage Engineering Center of Excellence
Full Program:	`http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=16974&flag2006=true &mode=VIEW`
Website:	`https://e-center.doe.gov/iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/AAEB2AA3C24EB96C852573 FC0064020F/$file/Announcement_DE-PS3608GO98006.pdf`
Deadline(s):	6/4/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The sponsor is soliciting applications from multidisciplinary teams with the objective of advancing on-board hydrogen storage systems, a key enabling technology for hydrogen fueled vehicles. This program seeks to fund one new Center of Excellence in Hydrogen Storage Engineering that supports the research and development of viable hydrogen storage systems for on-board vehicular applications to meet DOE performance and cost targets.

DoEd - U.S. Department of Education

Sponsor:	Institute of Education Sciences/US Dept of Education
Title:	National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER)- Special Education Research (84.324A-1)
Full Program:	`http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;?oppId=17060&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW`
Website:	`http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/08-911.pdf`
Deadline(s):	6/26/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The central purpose of the Institute’s research grant programs is to provide parents,educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public with reliable and valid information about education practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to education opportunities for all students. In carrying out its grant programs, the Institute provides support for programs of research in areas of demonstrated national need.

Sponsor:	Institute of Education Sciences/Department of Education
Title:	Environmental and Unconventional Oil ? Technology Solutions for Oil and Gas Resource Development
Full Program:
Website:	`http://e-center.doe.gov./iips/faopor.nsf/UNID/387B807940366B86852574010075B3BF/$file/ 08NT00209_Master_FOA.pdf`
Deadline(s):	5/2/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The intent of the sponsor's program is to select and award projects in FY08 that will support program goals to: (1) develop technologies for reducing the cost of environmental compliance while improving environmental protection and provide sound science for policy makers that will maximize recovery of domestic oil and gas resources; and (2) maximize recovery from domestic (unconventional) oil resources.

Sponsor:	Institute of Education Sciences/Department of Education
Title:	National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER)- Special Education Research (84.324A-2)
Full Program:	`http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;?oppId=17062&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW`
Website:	`http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/08-911.pdf`
Deadline(s):	10/2/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The central purpose of the Institute’s research grant programs is to provide parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public with reliable and valid information about education practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to education opportunities for all students. In carrying out its grant programs, the Institute provides support for programs of research in areas of demonstrated national need. The Institute will conduct nine research competitions in FY 2009 through two of its National Education Centers. The National Center for Education Research (NCER) will hold six competitions: Two competitions for education research; one competition for education research training; one competition for education research and development centers; one competition for research on statistical and research methodology in education; and one competition for evaluation of State and district education programs and policies. The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) will hold three competitions: Two competitions for special education research and one competition for special education research training.

Sponsor:	Institute of Education Sciences/Department of Education
Title:	The National Center for Education Research (NCER)- Evaluation of State and District Evaluation Programs and Policies
Full Program:	`http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;?oppId=17055&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW`
Website:	`http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/08-911.pdf`
Deadline(s):	10/2/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The central purpose of the Institute’s research grant programs is to provide parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public with reliable and valid information about education practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to education opportunities for all students. In carrying out its grant programs, the Institute provides support for programs of research in areas of demonstrated national need. The Institute will conduct nine research competitions in FY 2009 through two of its National Education Centers. The National Center for Education Research (NCER) will hold six competitions: Two competitions for education research; one competition for education research training; one competition for education research and development centers; one competition for research on statistical and research methodology in education; and one competition for evaluation of State and district education programs and policies. The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) will hold three competitions: Two competitions for special education research and one competition for special education research training.

Sponsor:	Institute of Education Sciences/Department of Education
Title:	The National Center for Education Research (NCER)- Education Research and Development Centers
Full Program:	`http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;?oppId=17051&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW`
Website:	`http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20081800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/08-911.pdf`
Deadline(s):	10/2/2008
Deadline Note:
Synopsis:	The central purpose of the Institute’s research grant programs is to provide parents, educators, students, researchers, policymakers, and the general public with reliable and valid information about education practices that support learning and improve academic achievement and access to education opportunities for all students. In carrying out its grant programs, the Institute provides support for programs of research in areas of demonstrated national need. The Institute will conduct nine research competitions in FY 2009 through two of its National Education Centers. The National Center for Education Research (NCER) will hold six competitions: Two competitions for education research; one competition for education research training; one competition for education research and development centers; one competition for research on statistical and research methodology in education; and one competition for evaluation of State and district education programs and policies. The National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) will hold three competitions: Two competitions for special education research and one competition for special education research training.

LIM - Limited Programs

The following programs are limited in the number of applications that can be submitted by the university. If you are interested in applying to any of the program, please contact Dr. David Pramer of ORSP pramer@orsp.rutgers.edu or 932-1050 x3027 or Mary Feldenkreiss felden@orsp.rutgers.edu or 732-932-0150 x3015 with questions about the internal peer review process. See the ORSP website for internal deadlines - http://orsp.rutgers.edu/limited.php.
Sponsor:	National Science Foundation
Title:	International Research and Education: Planning Visits and Workshops
Full Program:	http://nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12815
Website:
Deadline(s):	5/20/2008
Synopsis:	This solicitation describes International Planning Visit/Workshop awards to support the early phases of developing and coordinating a research and education activity with a foreign partner(s). EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY This program provides educational opportunities for Undergraduate Students, Graduate Students, Postdoctoral Fellows. This program provides indirect funding for students at this level or focuses on educational developments for this group such as curricula development, training or retention. To inquire about possible funding opportunities not directly from NSF, please look at the active awards for this program.

Sponsor:	Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Title:	Career Awards at the Scientific Interface
Full Program:	http://www.bwfund.org
Website:
Deadline(s):	4/15/2008
Synopsis:	Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) are intended to foster the early career development of postdoctoral scientists with backgrounds in the physical/computational sciences whose work addresses biological questions and who are dedicated to pursuing a career in academic research. The awards provide up to $500,000 in support over five years to bridge advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years of a future faculty appointment, presumably at a different institution. Applicants are expected to draw upon their training in a scientific field other than biology to propose innovative approaches to answer important questions in the biological sciences. Examples of approaches include, but are not limited to, physical measurement or manipulation of biological phenomena, computer simulation of complex processes in physiological systems, mathematical modeling of self-organizing behavior, building probabilistic tools for medical diagnosis, developing novel imaging tools or biosensors, applying nanotechnology to manipulate cellular systems, predicting cellular responses to topological clues and mechanical forces, and developing a new conceptual understanding of the complexity of living organisms. Proposals that include experimental validation of theoretical models are particularly encouraged. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in the fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, statistics, or engineering and be nominated by a degree-granting institution in the United States or Canada. The program is open to U.S. and Canadian citizens and permanent residents. Temporary residents of the United States have limited eligibility. Please be sure to review the brochure for our new nomination and eligibility guidelines.

Sponsor:	National Science Foundation
Title:	Ethics Education in Science and Engineering (EESE)
Full Program:	http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13338
Website:
Deadline(s):	4/3/2008
Synopsis:	See the ORSP website for internal deadlines - http://orsp.rutgers.edu/limited.php. The Ethics Education in Science and Engineering (EESE) program accepts proposals for research and educational projects to improve ethics education in all of the fields of science and engineering that NSF supports, especially in interdisciplinary or inter-institutional contexts. Proposals must focus on improving ethics education for graduate students in those fields, although the proposed programs may benefit advanced undergraduates in addition to graduate students.

Sponsor:	National Science Foundation
Title:	Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities: Departmental Multi-User Instrumentation (CRIF:MU)
Full Program:	http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08539
Website:
Deadline(s):	6/23/2008
Synopsis:	The Chemistry Research Instrumentation and Facilities Program (CRIF) is structured to enable the National Science Foundation's Division of Chemistry to respond to a variety of needs for infrastructure that promotes research and education in areas traditionally supported by the Division (NSF Chemistry Homepage). The Departmental Multi-User Instrumentation component of CRIF (CRIF:MU) provides funds to universities, colleges, and consortia thereof for the purchase of multi-user instruments. The maximum request is $500,000 for instrumentation. Additional funds may be requested for personnel who are needed to support cyber-enhanced projects. Limit on Number of Proposals per Organization: Two per institution. If two are submitted, at least one must involve cyberinfrastructure. Principal investigators are strongly encouraged to consult with the cognizant program officers before submitting cyber-enabled instrumentation requests.

Sponsor:	National Science Foundation
Title:	Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education (NUE) in Engineering
Full Program:	http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08544/nsf08544.htm
Website:
Deadline(s):	5/14/2008
Synopsis:	This solicitation aims at introducing nanoscale science, engineering, and technology through a variety of interdisciplinary approaches into undergraduate engineering education. The focus of this year's competition is on nanoscale engineering education with relevance to devices and systems and/or on the societal, ethical, economic and/or environmental issues relevant to nanotechnology.

Sponsor:	National Science Foundation
Title:	Alliances for Broadening Participation in STEM (ABP)
Full Program:	http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07566/nsf07566.htm
Website:
Deadline(s):	5/15/2008
Synopsis:	The Alliances for Broadening Participation in STEM (ABP) solicitation includes the Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP) program, Bridge to the Doctorate (BD) Activity, and the Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) program. This portfolio seeks to increase the number of students successfully completing quality degree programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Particular emphasis is placed on transforming STEM education through innovative academic strategies and experiences in support of groups that historically have been underrepresented in STEM disciplines: African Americans, Alaskan Natives, Native Americans, Hispanic Americans and Native Pacific Islanders. Managed synergistically, the ABP cluster enables seamless transitions from the STEM baccalaureate to attainment of the doctorate and entry to the STEM professoriate. ABP support begins at the baccalaureate level through the LSAMP program. LSAMP emphasizes development of broad based regional and national alliances of academic institutions, school districts, state and local governments, and the private sector to increase the diversity and quality of the STEM workforce. Eligible LSAMP undergraduate students may receive continued support for up to two additional years of STEM graduate study through the Bridge to the Doctorate (BD) Activity. The Bridge to the Doctorate provides significant financial support for matriculating candidates in STEM doctoral programs at eligible alliance sites. Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) furthers the graduate education of underrepresented students through the doctorate level, preparing them for fulfilling opportunities and productive careers as STEM faculty and research professionals. AGEP also supports the transformation of institutional culture to attract and retain STEM doctoral students into the professorate. See program announcement as deadlines vary by program.

GS - Graduate Students

No grad student programs this month.

Foundations

Sponsor:	Angelman Syndrome Foundation, Inc
Title:	Difficult Behaviors in Angelman Syndrome Program
Full Program:	http://www.angelman.org/angel/
Website:
Deadline(s):	4/1/2008
Synopsis:	The Angelman Syndrome Foundation announces the availability of up to $200,000 to be awarded in support of research aimed at identifying causative factors of difficult behaviors in individuals with Angelman Syndrome and identifying effective therapeutic interventions for difficult behaviors in individuals with Angelman syndrome.

Sponsor:	Angelman Syndrome Foundation, Inc
Title:	Research Proposals
Full Program:	http://www.angelman.org/angel/
Website:
Deadline(s):	6/1/2008
Synopsis:	The Angelman Syndrome Foundation announces the availability of $750,000 to be awarded in support of research on Angelman syndrome. Angelman syndrome is a neurodevelopmental disorder caused by deficiency of the ubiquitin protein ligase UBE3A in the brain. Applications related to any areas of research involving Angelman syndrome will be considered. Highest priority will be given to pilot projects to test new ideas about pathogenesis and therapy of Angelman syndrome. Researchers from all countries are encouraged to apply.

Sponsor:	Christopher Columbus Fellowship Foundation
Title:	Homeland Security Award
Full Program:	http://www.columbusfdn.org/
Website:
Deadline(s):	5/23/2008
Synopsis:	The United States and the world have moved into a new era which necessitates tighter and more vigilant security in all areas. The Foundation is doing its part by awarding Homeland Security Awards to United States individual citizens or companies that are making a measurable and constructive contribution related to basic and/or advanced research in the area of homeland security which will result in a significant and positive benefit to society. From 2003-2005 Homeland Security Awards were presented in each of four fields: 1) Biological, Radiological, Nuclear - Including utilities (air, water, telephone), aviation, business vulnerabilities, sensors, and lack of situational awareness; 2) Border/Transportation Security - Airport security, trucks, rail, and containers authorization, certification and tracking; 3) Emergency Response - Interoperability, emergency command centers, mobile devices (PDAs, cell phones, pagers, Internet); 4) Information Sharing - Cyber security, vertical and horizontal (Federal, State and private) communications, ways to encourage information sharing, privacy issues, and criminal and terrorist watch lists.

OTHER

Sponsor:	US Department of Justice
Title:	Public Education Campaign Grants to Fight Immigration-related Employment Discrimination
Full Program:	http://www.usdoj.gov/crt/osc
Website:
Deadline(s):	3/31/2008
Synopsis:	The DOJ is making funding available for grant programs designed to promote public education efforts regarding immigration-related employment discrimination. Last year, grants ranged from $40,000 to $90,000 to 11 organizations serving communities throughout the country.

Sponsor:	Botanical Research Center
Title:	Pilot Project Program
Full Program:	botanical@pbrc.edu
Contact:	David Ribnicky - ribnicky@aesop.rutgers.edu
Deadline(s):	LOI due 3/26/2008; Full due 4/9/08
Synopsis:	The major objective of this program is to provide research support to test innovative hypotheses involving functional foods/bioactive compoundrelated research and their effects on metabolic pathways leading to obesity, insulin resistance and Type 2 Diabetes or their comorbidities. In addition, studies related to other chronic diseases and conditions such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, neurological diseases and cancer are welcomed, provided they can be related to the overall theme of the BRC. It is hoped that a Pilot Project Award will generate enough preliminary data for the investigator to obtain research funding by conventional mechanisms (e.g., R21 or R01). We also hope this program will encourage young investigators and more established investigators in other fields to approach problems which are relevant to our understanding of the metabolism and function of bioactive compounds, and increase our understanding of the basic and clinical aspects of bioactive compounds in the prevention, etiology, pathophysiology, and therapy of chronic diseases.