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February 2011 Grant Announcements

 

National Science Foundation (2/25/11)

  • Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS)
  • The term "cyber-physical systems" refers to the tight conjoining of and coordination between computational and physical resources.  We envision that the cyber-physical systems of tomorrow will far exceed those of today in terms of adaptability, autonomy, efficiency, functionality, reliability, safety, and usability.  Research advances in cyber-physical systems promise to transform our world with systems that respond more quickly (e.g., autonomous collision avoidance), are ...
  • Deadline: March 21, 2011
  • More at http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503286&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click

National Science Foundation (2/25/11)

  • Research on Gender in Science and Engineering (GSE)
  • The Research on Gender in Science and Engineering program supports efforts to understand and address gender-based differences in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and workforce participation through research, the diffusion of research-based innovations, and extension services in education that will lead to a larger and more diverse domestic science and engineering workforce. Typical projects will contribute to the knowledge base addressing gender-related...
  • Deadline: March 22, 2011
  • More at http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5475&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click

U.S. Department of Education (2/24/11)

  • Professional Development for Arts Educators Program
  • PDAE supports professional development programs for music, dance, drama, and visual arts K-12 educators that use innovative instructional methods, especially those linked to scientifically-based research. Colleges and universities cannot apply directly, but are strongly encouraged to partner with a local educational agency that draws at least 50 percent of its student population from low income families. Twenty-eight awards averaging about $250,000 each are expected to be made this year.
  • Deadline: April 8, 2011
  • Professional Development for Arts Educators: http://www2.ed.gov/programs/artsedprofdev/applicant.html

U.S. Department of Energy (2/24/11)

  • Scientific Discovery through Advanced Computing In Reference
  • Specific goals and objectives for the SciDAC Institutes are:
     Tools and resources for lowering the barriers to effectively use state-of-the-art
    computational systems;
     Mechanisms for taking on computational grand challenges across different science
    application areas;
     Mechanisms for incorporating and demonstrating the value of basic research results from
    Applied Mathematics and Computer Science; and
     Plans for building up and engaging our nation’s computational science research
    communities.
  • Deadline: Letters of Intent due March 30, 2011; proposals due May 2, 2011

  • Use the following link to view this opportunity:

    https://www.fedconnect.net/fedconnect?doc=DE-FOA-0000505&agency=DOE

NSF EPSCoR: Tennessee Solar Conversion and Storage Using Outreach, Research & Education (TN-SCORE) (2/23/11)

  • TN-SCORE Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU)
  • Offers competitive opportunities for undergraduates (with focus on STEM students) to work in research groups during the summer in an 8-10 week program. Students will receive a $3200 stipend, housing, meals, and supplies as well as a travel stipend for the TN-SCORE annual conference. Please see the attached TN-SCORE Summer Research Experience for Undergraduates Application for more information on applying and for more details about the program.
  • Deadline: April 22, 2011
  • Information and Application

NSF EPSCoR: Tennessee Solar Conversion and Storage Using Outreach, Research & Education (TN-SCORE) (2/23/11)

  • TN-SCORE Summer Research Opportunity Awards (ROA)
  • Designed for faculty to establish long-term collaboration with a researcher in one of the TN-SCORE thrust areas. The summer experience may involve research at the scientific level, or focus on developing educational outreach programs. The faculty winners will be provided with a summer stipend of $12,500 as well as a $7,500 startup grant for use at their home institution to help translate the experience to the home institution. Please see the attached TN-SCORE Summer Research Opportunity Awards Application for more information on applying and for more details about the program.
  • Deadline: April 22, 2011
  • Information and Application

Tennessee Higher Education Commission (2/18/11)

  • STEM Professional Development
  • The purpose of this particular program is to promote innovative practice in K-12 schools within STEM
    disciplines to further develop K-12 STEM teachers’ pedagogical content knowledge while building a
    repertoire of highly effective STEM professional development programs to be housed and used through
    Tennessee’s STEM Innovation Network. Tennessee’s higher education institutions have the expertise to
    develop and implement such programs. This close collaboration between the institutions and LEAs will
    only further strengthen the goal of increasing student achievement.
  • Deadline: April 15, 2011
  • http://www.tn.gov/thec/Divisions/fttt/documents/stem_rfp/STEM%20RFP.PDF
  • http://tn.gov/thec/

National Science Foundation (2/18/11)

  • Informal Science Education (ISE)
  • The Informal Science Education (ISE) program supports innovation in anywhere, anytime, lifelong learning, through investments in research, development, infrastructure, and capacity-building for STEM learning outside formal school settings. 
  • Deadlines:  FY 2011 deadlines have not yet been published, but in previous competition cycles there was a mandatory preliminary proposal due in July, and full proposals were due in December. 
  • Links:  http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5361

American Honda Foundation (2/18/11)

  • Youth Grants Program
  • Supports projects that meet the needs of youth, especially minority students. Projects have included job training and math, science, technology, and environmental education improvement, including curriculum development.  Emphasis is on broad, innovative, and forward-thinking projects with national scope. 
  • Notes:  UTC is not eligible to be the lead applicant because we are not a 501c3 organization; however, we could be a partner with a 501c3 non-profit. 
  • Deadlines are 2/1, 5/1, 8/1, and 11/1, annually.
  • Link:  http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf

National Science Foundation (2/18/11)

  • Transforming Undergraduate Education in STEM (TUES)
  • Formerly the "Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement program," supports projects to improve the quality of STEM education for all undergraduate students. Especially encourages projects that have potential to bring about widespread adoption of classroom practices that embody understanding of how students learn most effectively. Transferability and dissemination are critical. 
  • Deadline: May 26, 2011
  • Link:  http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5741  

National Science Foundation (2/18/11)

  • Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST)
  • The ITEST program responds to current concerns and projections about the growing demand for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) professionals in the U.S. and seeks solutions to help ensure the breadth and depth of the STEM workforce. ITEST supports the development, implementation, testing, and scale-up of implementation models.  It also supports research studies to address questions that point to solutions for building a strong, competent STEM workforce.
  • Letter of Intent Deadline Date: March 11, 2011; Full proposals due 5/13/11
  • More at http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5467&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click

National Institutes of Health (2/17/11)

  • Behavioral & Social Sci Rsrch on Understanding & Reducing Health Disparities
  • OBSSR & many NIH institutes & centers encourage behavioral & social science research (R01; R21) on the causes and solutions to health and disabilities disparities in the U.S. population. The primary basic research question is the causes of differences in the health status of populations (e.g., differences between African Americans vs. European Americans or the US population as a whole). The goal is to move beyond documenting the existence of health and disability disparities to addressing causes and solutions. Expires 5/12/13.
  • Next deadline: May 11, 2011
  • See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-136.html

National Institutes of Health (2/17/11)

  • Enhancing Developmental Biology Research at Undergraduate Institutions
  • NICHD supports applications (R15) to strengthen the developmental biology research environment at educational institutions that provide baccalaureate or advanced degrees, but have not been major recipients of NIH support. Projects that benefit students through exposure to and participation in developmental biology research are encouraged. Also of interest are the use of novel or underutilized animal models in developmental biology research.  Applicants may request up to a total of $150,000 in direct costs. PAR expires 5/14/11.
  • Next deadline: May 13, 2011
  • See  http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-084.html

American Nurses Foundation (2/17/11)

  • Nursing Research Grants
  • Supports research that contributes to nursing science and the enhancement of patient care. Awards are given in all areas of nursing, including patient outcomes, healthcare policy development, critical care, gerontology, women's health, community and family intervention, and other topics. Awards provide start-up funds for graduate students, junior faculty, and senior faculty who are changing their research focus. PI must be a licensed registered nurse who has obtained at least one nursing degree.
  • Next deadline: May 2, 2011
  • See http://tinyurl.com/ycaok5t for details.

Department of Energy (2/17/11)

  • Graduate Automotive Technology Education (GATE)
  • The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to overcome technology barriers preventing the development and production of cost-effective, high-efficiency vehicles for the U.S. market and to train a future workforce of automotive engineering professionals who are knowledgeable about, and experienced in, developing and commercializing advanced automotive technologies. 
  • Award recipients will receive funds to establish and/or upgrade course study work and laboratory work to support a graduate engineering degree with a focus or certificate in one of the following automotive technology

    areas:

    Advanced Combustion Engines

    Lightweight Materials

    Advanced Energy Storage

    Advanced Hybrid Propulsion and Control Systems Fuel Cells (hydrogen energy conversion)

    DOE anticipates funding 5 to 8 five-year projects with awards ranging from $500,000 to $1 million for the total project period.

  • Deadline: Applications due April 18, 2011
  • Use the following link to view this opportunity:

    https://www.fedconnect.net/fedconnect?doc=DE-FOA-0000442&agency=DOE

Corporation for National and Community Service (2/15/11)

U.S. Department of Education (2/15/11)

  • Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Program
  • This program supports projects to plan, develop, and implement programs to improve undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign languages.  In FY 11, approximately  $2.4 million may be available for 28 awards. 
  • Each program assisted with federal funds must enhance primarily the international academic program of the institution. Eligible activities may include but are not limited to:
    • Development of a global or international studies program that is interdisciplinary in design;
    • Development of a program that focuses on issues or topics, such as international business or international health;
    • Development of an area studies program and programs in corresponding foreign languages;
    • Creation of innovative curricula that combine the teaching of international studies with professional and pre-professional studies, such as engineering;
    • Research for and development of specialized teaching materials, including language instruction, i.e., business French;
    • Establishment of internship opportunities for faculty and students in domestic and overseas settings; and
    • Development of study abroad programs.
  • Link to website:  http://www2.ed.gov/programs/iegpsugisf/index.html

Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (2/14/11)

  • Delinquency Prevention / Intervention Grant Program
  • Three types of federal grants available for distribution to local communities:
    • Federal Formula Grants:
      • Delinquency Prevention/Intervention (new and continuation) - $330,000
      • Disproportionate Minority Contact (DMC) Pilot Project - $100,000
    • Enforcing Underage Drinking Laws (EUDL):
      • Intervention in underage drinking practices - $300,000
    • Juvenile Accountability Block Grant (JABG) State-Allocated:     
      • Holding juveniles accountable for offenses committed - $500,000   
  • Deadlines: Registration of Training Workship due February 21; Submitted Proposals due May 13, 2011

U.S. Department of Labor (2/14/11)

U.S. Department of Justice (2/14/11)

  • Services to Advocate for and Respond to Youth Program Grants
  • Overall, the purpose of the Youth Services Program is to provide direct counseling, advocacy, legal advocacy, and mental health services for youth victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, as well as linguistically, culturally, or community relevant services for underserved populations.
  • Deadline: Letters of Intent due March 1, 2011
  • Although UTC is not eligible to apply for these funds, this would be an excellent review panel opportunity. 
  • Additional information regarding the program can be found here:  http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=66436

U.S. Department of Education (2/9/11)

  • Teaching American History Grant Program
  • Notice seeking applications to raise student achievement by improving teachers’ knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of traditional American history as a separate subject within the core elementary and secondary school curriculum.
  • Deadline information: Notices of intent are due by March 4, 2011. Pre-application meeting will
    be held March 11, 2011. Applications are due by April 4, 2011. Approximately $2 million in funding is available to support 75 to 80 awards. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
  • Federal Register
    http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-02-02/html/2011-2290.htm
    Grants.gov notice
    http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=67653

U.S. Department of Homeland Security: Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (2/8/11)

  • DHS S&T Cyber Security Research and Development BAA
  • Notice seeking applications to perform research and development (R&D) aimed at improving the security of existing deployed technologies, and to ensure the security of new emerging systems, to develop new and enhanced technologies for the detection of, prevention of, and response to cyber attacks on the nation's critical information infrastructure, and to assist the transfer of these technologies into the national infrastructure as a matter of urgency.
  • Approximately $40 million is available in funding. Eligibility is unrestricted.
  • Deadlines: March 1, 2011 (White papers) and May 26, 2011 (Proposals)
  • FBO notice https://www.fbo.gov/index?tab=documents&tabmode=form&subtab=core&tabid=2d00d1ec3158324536142f45b4e419eb

The National Endowment for the Arts (2/7/11)

  • Art Works
  • Arts Works is a newly redesigned program that combines Access to Artistic Excellence Program and Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth.
  • Supports activities to make the arts more widely available, especially in areas where the arts can strengthen communities, particularly in projects that extend to underserved populations, those limited by geography, ethnicity, economics, or disability. Funding will be based upon meeting the following four goals: creation, engagement, learning, and livability.
  • Next deadline: March 10, 2011
  • See http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/ArtistsCommunities.html for details.

Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC) (2/7/11)

  • STEM Professional Development for K-12 Teachers
  • This program, funded through TN’s Race to the Top award, is designed to encourage partnerships between Universities, local education agencies, and STEM businesses to deliver high-quality, research-based STEM professional development to K-12 STEM teachers to increase pedagogical content knowledge within STEM disciplines.  Eligible focus areas for proposals are as follows:

    Mathematics

    • Elementary School:  Pedagogical content knowledge, focused on building numeracy, clear focus on multiple representations.
    • Middle School:  Programs focused on increasing pedagogical content knowledge with particular emphasis on learning content through pedagogy.
    • High School:  Pedagogical content knowledge in Algebra.

    Science

    • Elementary School:  Enable teachers to implement inquiry-based science focused on the science content and inquiry standards.
    • High School:  Pedagogical content knowledge in Chemistry.
    Up to 10 proposals will be accepted from our institution.  Each proposal must include a collaboration between the College of Arts & Sciences and the School of Education, as evidenced by a Co-PI partnership.  Collaborations with local businesses and other higher education institutions are encouraged.  Requests may not exceed $200,000; the term of the project is from July 2011 to December 2012.  All projects must provide professional development for a minimum of 15 teachers and include teachers from at least two LEAs.   
  • Deadline: April 15, 2011
  • http://tennessee.gov/firsttothetop/documents/STEMRFP.PDF

Research Corporation for Science Advancement (2/7/11)

  • Cottrell College Science and Cottrell Scholar Awards
  • Single-investigator Cottrell College Science Awards (preliminary proposal required 9/17, proposal target date 11/15) provide $35,000 ($10,000 match required) for tenure-track individual investigators in their first three years of positions in astronomy, chemistry, or physics departments that do not offer doctoral degrees. Cottrell Scholar Awards (applications due first business day in April) provide $75,000 to tenure-track assistant professors in bachelor- and Ph.D.-granting departments of astronomy, chemistry, and physics. Multi-investigator awards available for past awardees.
  • Next deadline: April 1, 2011 (target date)
  • See http://www.rescorp.org/ for details.

National Science Foundation (2/4/11)

  • NSF/DOE Supplements for Education and Human Resource Development
  • Provides supplements to students ($4,750) and faculty (up to $12,500) who are engaged in NSF-funded research and are accepted to one of four initiatives that provide research experience in DOE laboratories: Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships; Faculty-Student Teams; Community College Institutes; and Pre-Service Teacher Internships. Deadline refers to NSF application, which may be submitted after DOE approval. DOE application review begins 2/1 annually.
  • Deadline: March 7, 2011 (tentative)
  • See  http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5632 for details.

U.S. Department of Education (2/3/11)

  • International Research and Studies (IRS) Program
  • The IRS Program provides grants to eligible applicants to conduct research and studies to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields.
  • Deadline: March 1, 2011
  • Additional information is available online at:

    http://www2.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2011-1/011311c.html

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (2/1/11)

  • Evaluation of Girls' Delinquency Programs
  • This solicitation is designed to fund grants to document and measure the effectiveness of delinquency prevention, intervention, and/or treatment programs in preventing and reducing girls' risk behavior and offending.
  • Deadline: Febrary 28, 2011
  • http://www.ojjdp.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=216

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (2/1/11)

  • Evaluation of Second Chance Act Juvenile Mentoring Initiatives
  • OJJDP seeks to conduct a comprehensive process and rigorous impact evaluation of the Second Chance Act Juvenile Mentoring Initiative to determine the effectiveness of combining mentoring with other reentry services for participating juvenile offenders during their confinement, through their transition back to the community, and post-release. OJJDP will select one national evaluator to assess the implementation of these programs and their impact on service delivery and key outcomes for participating youth, including recidivism.
  • Deadline: March 7, 2011
  • http://www.ojjdp.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=218

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (2/1/11)

  • Field Initiated Research and Evaluation Program
  • The purpose of OJJDP's FY 2011 Field Initiated Research and Evaluation (FIRE) Program is to support methodologically rigorous research and evaluation studies that inform policy and practice consistent with the Department of Justice's mission.
  • Deadline: March 7, 2011
  • http://www.ojjdp.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=219

Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (2/1/11)

  • Research on Best Practices for Mentoring
  • This solicitation seeks to fund research studies that will inform the design and delivery of mentoring programs. OJJDP expects that the results of this effort will encourage a more effective utilization of resources as well as enhance the implementation of evidence-based best practices for juvenile mentoring.
  • Deadline: March 8, 2011
  • http://www.ojjdp.gov/funding/FundingDetail.asp?fi=220