OPPORTUNITY FUNDING ALERT

Awards
African Studies Association - “Herskovits Award”
Society of Women Engineers – Awards
Conservation & Ocean Science
Florida Sea Grants
National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Resources - “Proactive Species Conservation Grant Program”
National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration – “Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program”
Office of Naval Research, National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) and Interagency Committee on Ocean Science and Resource Management Integration (ICOSRMI)
Earth Sciences
NSF – Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships
Laboratory Equipment
Oak Ridge National Laboratory – Access to Equipment Program
Science / Engineering
NIH - “NCI Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K01)”
NIH - National Institute on Aging - “Vulnerable Dendrites and Synapses in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease”
NIH – National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders - “Improving Intervention Possibilities for Communication Disorders”
NIH - “NIH Academic Career Award”
NIH - “Career Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research”
NIH, National Cancer Institute - "Cancer Prevention Research Small Grant Program"
NIH - “NIH Pathway to Independence (PI) Award (K99/R00)”
NSF - “Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE)”
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – “Research Network to Prevention Obesity Among Latino Children – Salud America!”
TIAA-CREF Institute Research Grant Program
Of Interest
Grants.gov Stakeholder Webcast – Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
GRANTS.GOV - Find grant opportunities

Awards

African Studies Association - “Herskovits Award”
The ASA presents this award to the author of the most important scholarly work in African studies published in English during the preceding year. Nominations must be original nonfiction scholarly works published in English and distributed in the United States. Only books with a 2008 copyright are eligible for the 2009 award. The subject matter must significantly deal with Africa and/or related areas (Cape Verde, Madagascar, or Indian Ocean Islands off the East African coast). Works that are not eligible include collections and compilations, proceedings of symposia, new editions of previously published books, bibliographies, and dictionaries. A list of the finalists for the award is published in the Annual Meeting program and in the ASA News. Deadline: May 01, 2009. Go to: http://www.africanstudies.org/?page=awards_herskovits

Society of Women Engineers - Awards
Through its Awards Program, the Society of Women Engineers strives to advance and honor the contributions of women at all stages of their careers as well as recognize the successes of members and others who enhance the engineering profession through contributions to industry, education and the community. Deadline: Mar. 31, 2009. Go to: Individual Awards packet or http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=16&Itemid=43

Conservation & Ocean Science

Florida Sea Grants
Florida Sea Grant is pleased to announce its 2010-2011 request for Statements of Interest pertaining to the following focus areas: Sustainable and Hazard Resilient Coastal Communities, Seafood Production and Safety, Healthy Coastal and Marine Ecosystems, and Climate Change Impacts and Adaptations. We anticipate funding up to 10 projects, each at up to $100,000 per year, over two years. A non-federal match of 50% (hard dollar or in-kind) is required.

Statements of Interest must address one or more of the research priorities identified for the focus areas. Proposal and funding information, research priorities, preparing the Statement of Interest, and on-line submission guidelines are available on the Florida Sea Grant website http://www.flseagrant.org under the “call for statements of interest” link. Statements of Interest for proposed research projects are due Feb. 20, 2009.

In addition to this call for Statements of Interest, the four Sea Grant programs around the Gulf of Mexico (GOM) are requesting regional research pre-proposals for 2010-2011 that focus on natural hazard and climate change resilience. The available federal budget for proposed research projects will be $200,000 per year for two years; a 50% non-federal match (hard dollar or in-kind) is required each year. Complete details on regional natural hazard and climate change resilience funding priorities and proposal submission guidelines may be found on the Florida Sea Grant website http://www.flseagrant.org under the “open funding opportunities” link. Please note that the submission process is different than that for the Florida Sea Grant core program Statements of Interest identified above. Statements of Interest for GOM regional projects are due on or before Feb. 23, 2009.

Important – these funding initiatives encourage inter-disciplinary work, in particular collaborations between natural and social scientists. So please do not limit the distribution of this email to faculty who traditionally have applied for Sea Grant funds. Please think more broadly and make certain that in addition to the natural sciences, this message also reaches faculty in the social science disciplines (economics, sociology, planning, law, etc.) on your campus.

In both funding cases, there is an expectation that research projects will support graduate education and that the link between research and outreach is carefully planned, clearly articulated and effectively executed in the projects. As in the past, the review process will include a brief Statement of Interest, and then full proposals from a sub-set of the initial submittals. All evaluations will be done via an NSF style peer-review process, with 3-5 written reviews by disciplinary experts and evaluation by a diverse review panel. Contact Florida Sea Grant should you have questions regarding these funding opportunities. Karl Havens, Director, Florida Sea Grant, khavens@ufl.edu, Tel: (392-5870), or Charles Sidman, Associate Director, csidman@ufl.edu

National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration, National Marine Fisheries Service, Office of Protected Resources
“Proactive Species Conservation Grant Program” NOAA's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) initiated this grant program to support proactive conservation efforts for federally-identified species of concern (SOC). A current list and description of these species is available at http://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/species/concern/#list. The SOC status does not confer any protections under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) or any other law or regulation. Under this solicitation (# NMFS-PRPO-2009-2001608)., the NMFS is seeking to provide federal assistance, in the form of grants or cooperative agreements, to support conservation efforts for these marine and anadromous SOC. Deadine: Feb. 12, 2009. Go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=44568

National Oceanic And Atmospheric Administration – “Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program”
The Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program (#SEC-OED-2009-2001418, CFDA No. 11.481, Educational Partnership Program) provides support for independent graduate-level studies in oceanography, marine biology or maritime archaeology (including all science, engineering, and resource management of ocean and coastal areas), particularly to women and minorities. Individuals who have been accepted to a graduate program and are U.S. citizens may apply. The Scholarships may provide yearly support of up to $32,000 per student (a 12-mo. stipend of $20,000 in addition to a tuition allowance of up to $12,000), and up to $20,000 support for a four to six week research collaboration at a NOAA facility. A maximum of $84,000 may be provided to master’s students (up to 2 yrs. of support and one research collaboration opportunity) and up to $168,000 may be provided to doctoral students (up to 4 yrs. of support and two research collaboration opportunities). Deadline: Mar. 31, 2009. Go to: http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=44573

Office of Naval Research, National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) and Interagency Committee on Ocean Science and Resource Management Integration (ICOSRMI) - National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP) and Interagency Committee on Ocean Science and Resource Management Integration (ICOSRMI)
Team efforts are required among at least two of the following three sectors: academia, industry (including Non-Governmental Organizations - NGOs), and government (including State and Local) Research proposals are solicited for three topics: Topic 1. Improving Wind Wave Predictions: Global to regional Scales; Topic 2. Sensors for Measurement of Biological, Bio-Optical, Optical, or Chemical Properties of the Ocean; and Topic 3: Improving Tropical Cyclone Intensity Forecasting. Topic 2 has two subtopics: Subtopic 1. Integration of existing or emerging in situ optical or bio-optical sensors on nontraditional or novel sampling platforms; and Subtopic 2. Development of the next generation of biological, chemical, optical and bio-optical measurements. Subtopic 2 includes Subtopic 2A. Development of the next generation of optical and bio-optical field sensors to further exploit current "ocean color" satellite data, and/or new observations from ocean color satellite retrievals; Subtopic 2B. Development of enhanced or new laboratory instrumentation; and Subtopic 2C. Novel approaches to characterizing the properties and dynamics of suspended particles and particle populations in situ. Deadline: Feb. 11, 2009. go to : http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=44584

Earth Sciences

National Science Foundation – Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) awards Postdoctoral Fellowships (NSF 09-526) to highly qualified investigators within 3 years of obtaining their PhD to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education. The research and education plans of each fellowship must address scientific questions within the scope of EAR disciplines. The program supports researchers for a period of up to 2 years with fellowships that can be taken to the institution or national facility of their choice. The program is intended to recognize beginning investigators of significant potential, and provide them with experience in research and education that will establish them in leadership positions in the Earth Sciences community. Because the fellowships are offered only to postdoctoral scientists early in their career, doctoral advisors are encouraged to discuss the availability of EAR fellowships with their graduate students early in their doctoral programs. Fellowships are awards to individuals, not institutions, and are administered by the Fellows. Deadline: Jul. 1,2009. Go to: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09526/nsf09526.html?govDel=USNSF_25

Laboratory Equipment

Oak Ridge National Laboratory – Access to Equipment Program
The Shared Research Equipment (SHaRE) User Facility at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is one of three Electron Beam Microcharacterization centers supported by the Scientific User Facilities Division of the Office of Science, U.S. Department of Energy. Applicants are invited to submit a short research proposal to access the instruments and capabilities that comprise the SHaRE user facility. Through this program, staff will collaborate with users to conduct materials characterization research and to develop new and improved analytical techniques, data analysis, and instrumentation.

The SHaRE user facility has provided access to a suite of advanced instruments and staff scientists for the mm-to-nm-scale characterization of materials in the following focused research areas: 1. Transmission (TEM) and scanning electron microscopy (SEM), including aberration corrected STEM and high angle annular dark field (HAADF) imaging, EELS, EDS, and orientation imaging microscopy (OIM) 2. Atom probe tomography (APT); 3. X-ray photoelectron spectrometry (XPS); 4. Dual-beam FIB and ultramicrotomy specimen preparation and support Shared Research Equipment Program (SHaRE). . Access is granted free of charge, based on the scientific excellence of the proposed research and the ability to publish the scientific results in the open literature. Access may also be granted for proprietary research on a full cost recovery basis. Go to: http://www.ms.ornl.gov/share/index.shtml. Deadline: Jan. 20, 2009.

Science/Engineering

National Science Foundation - “Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE)”
The program (NSF-09-505) will enable U.S. scientists and engineers to establish collaborative relationships with international colleagues in order to advance new knowledge and discoveries at the frontiers of science and engineering and to promote the development of a diverse, globally-engaged U.S. scientific and engineering workforce. It is also intended to facilitate greater student preparation for and participation in international research collaboration, and to contribute to the development of a diverse, globally-engaged U.S. science and engineering workforce. Deadlines: Preliminary Proposal - Feb. 16, 2009; Full proposal (by invitation) - Aug. 4, 2009. Go to: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09505/nsf09505.htm

National Institutes of Health – “NIH Academic Career Award (K07)”
The Academic Career Award (PA-09-041) supports (1) Development awards: Foster academic career development of promising junior teacher-investigators by providing them salary and research development support for mentored career development in areas of biomedical research related to the research mission of the supporting NIH Institute or Center. (2) Leadership awards: Develop and implement excellent multidisciplinary curricula through an interchange of ideas and enable the grantee institution to strengthen its existing teaching program by providing more senior investigators salary and research development support to improve the curriculum and enhance the health-related research capacity within an academic institution. Deadline: Feb. 12, 2009. Go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-041.html

NIH, National Cancer Institute - "Cancer Prevention Research Small Grant Program"
This (R03) funding opportunity is designed to enhance the basic and applied cancer prevention research. The NCI invites applications that propose small and time-limited projects pertinent to the development of cancer chemoprevention agents, biomarkers for early cancer detection, cancer-related nutrition science, and/or clinical prevention studies that focus on specific target organs. Proposed projects may involve basic and/or translational research and/or human subjects-oriented research. However, treatment-related quality-of-life population-based studies, as well as projects focused on cancer etiology, metastasis, or treatment will be considered non-responsive. New, as well as established, investigators in relevant fields and disciplines (e.g., chemoprevention, nutritional science, genetics, infectious agents, and early detection, including biomarker development and validation) are encouraged to apply for these small grants to test the feasibility of innovative ideas or carry out pilot studies. Ultimately, these small grants ($50,000/yr. x 2 yrs.) are expected to facilitate the development of full research projects. Deadlines in 2009: Mar. 19, 2008; Jul. 18, 2008; Dec.19, 2008. Go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-055.html

“NIH Pathway to Independence (PI) Award (K99/R00)” PA-09-036.
This update (PA-09-036) of PA-07-297 includes clarification of eligible individuals, award information, submission requirements, review criteria, and award administration. Deadlines: Feb. 12, June 12, and Oct. 12, 2009. Go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-036.html

“NCI Mentored Career Development Award to Promote Diversity (K01)”
A reissue of PA-06-220)PAR-09-052, deadlines are: Feb. 12, Jun. 12 and Oct. 12, 2009 Go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-052.html

NIH - National Institute on Aging - “Vulnerable Dendrites and Synapses in Aging and Alzheimer’s Disease”
PA-09-061 - Deadlines: Feb 5, Jun. 5, and Oct. 5, 2009. Go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-061.html

NIH – National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders - “Improving Intervention Possibilities for Communication Disorders”
This funding opportunity PAR-09-056 is a companion to PAR-09-057, Improving Interventions for Communication Disorders, which supports the development of new efficacious interventions for communication disorders. The goal of the present opportunity (R21/R23) is to identify and develop new methodologies and insights into the basic biology of the communication sciences that will have the future potential for clinical and translational application but which are still at the preliminary exploratory stage. Deadlines: Feb. 27, Oct. 27, 2009 and June 28, 2010. Go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-056.html

NIH - “Career Development Award to Promote Diversity in Neuroscience Research”
The purpose of the NIH Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (PA # PAR-09-065) is to provide support and “protected time” (three, four, or five years) for an intensive, supervised career development experience in the biomedical, behavioral, or clinical sciences leading to research independence. The goal of the NINDS K01 is to diversify the pool of independent neuroscience research investigators. Deadlines: Feb. 12, Jun. 12, and Oct. 12, 2009. Go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-065.html

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation – “Research Network to Prevention Obesity Among Latino Children – Salud America!”
Salud America! is a national program of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) that supports research on environmental and policy solutions to the epidemic of obesity among Latino children. The program also aims to develop a network of researchers whose findings will help identify the most promising obesity-prevention strategies specifically tailored for Latino communities. The specific objectives of this call for proposals (CFP) are to: increase the skills and experience of researchers who are working to reduce and prevent obesity among Latino children; and identify the most promising policy-relevant strategies to reduce and prevent obesity among Latino children.

Investigators must propose a project in one of two general areas: 1. Research that has strong potential to inform policy; 2. Evaluation of an existing policy or program, its implementation or its impact. Because the projects funded under this program require close collaboration with Latino communities, proposals are strongly encouraged from investigators who are of Latino descent, who have demonstrated a commitment to working with the Latino community or who can demonstrate a desire and capability to work on the issue of Latino childhood obesity. Research proposals submitted by junior investigators will be considered separately from proposals that are submitted by more experienced investigators.

A maximum of 20 grants will be awarded through this single funding opportunity. Grants of up to $75,000 each, including indirect costs, will be awarded for a period of up to 24 months. All funded http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=20506.

TIAA-CREF Institute
The “TIAA-CREF Institute Research Grant Program” was established to encourage scholars to pursue research in areas of interest to TIAA-CREF, such as retirement income security issues and strategic issues in higher education.

Researchers who are interested in applying for a grant are strongly advised to submit a brief letter of inquiry to determine whether the Institute's present interests and budget allow consideration of the request. The letter should be submitted to Paul Yakoboski via email at pyakoboski@tiaa-cref.org. The letter should include the following four items : 1) a short description of the project, 2) estimated overall budget, 3) period of time for which funds are requested, and 4) names of researchers who will be conducting the research. The Institute will respond to the inquiry and may ask the grant seeker to submit a formal proposal. Go to: http://www.tiaa-crefinstitute.org/research/grants/index.html

Of Interest

Grants.gov Stakeholder Webcast – Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009 at 1:00 p.m.
The next Grants.gov Stakeholder Webcast will be on Wednesday, January 21, 2009, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. This meeting will be a webcast only and registration is NOT required. Adobe Flash Player is required to view this webcast. Agenda: Introduction; Quarterly Update ;Update on the Transition to Adobe; Speed and Reliability Upgrade; System Build 2008 – 03; New Step 3 Registration Process. Go to: http://www.hhs.gov/grants/webcast/index.html

GRANTS.GOV - Find grant opportunities
All discretionary grants offered by the 26 federal grant-making agencies can be found on Grants.gov. You do not have to register with Grants.gov to find grant opportunities. However, once you are ready to apply for a grant, you will need to get registered. This process takes 3-5 business days. Go to: http://www.grants.gov/applicants/find_grant_opportunities.jsp

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Created January 13, 2009