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June 2011 Grant Announcements

National Science Foundation (6/30/11)

  • Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program
  • This prestigious award supports junior faculty (defined as assistant professors who have not achieve tenure) who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of the organizations.
  • If you are unable to apply for this grant, please consider applying to serve as a review panelist. 
  • Deadline: July 25, 26, and 27
  • http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503214&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (6/28/11)

  • HUD Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant Competition
  • Peer Reviewers Wanted
  • We are still looking for qualified applicants interested in reviewing for our Doctoral Dissertation Research Grant (DDRG) FY11 funding cycle. Our doctoral review will be a completely online process scheduled to occur July 23–August 3, 2011. 
  • Those who are interested in being considered for this online review and who have not already submitted a profile can visit our website, www.oup.org, and follow the link to the Peer Reviewer Profile, located in the “DDRG Online Peer Review” box on the right side of the index page. You may also directly access the profile by visiting www.oup.org/2011reviewer/reviewerForm.asp.  

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) (6/23/11)

  • Health IT
  • In order to increase research capacity in the application of information technology (IT) in healthcare, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) plans to support research career development grants (K01, K02, and K08) and dissertation grants (R36) focusing on health IT. This is one of AHRQ's highest research priority areas for unsolicited applications. Research in the following areas is of particular interest: health IT to improve the quality and safety of medication management; health IT to support patient-centered care; and health IT to improve healthcare decision making.
  • http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-HS-11-016.html 

National Institutes of Health (6/23/11)

  • Behavioral & Social Science Research 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.
  • Deadline: September 14, 2011
  • http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-136.html

Department of Health and Human Services: Health Resources & Services Administration (6/23/11)

  • Academic Administrative Units in Primary Care- Primary Care Training and Enhancement
  • Funds may be used to establish, maintain, or improve academic units, which may be departments, divisions, or other units, or programs that improve clinical teaching and research in the fields of family medicine, general internal medicine, and/or general pediatrics. Accredited schools of medicine or osteopathic medicine are the only eligible entities. Funds also may be used to establish, maintain or improve programs that integrate academic administrative units in the fields of family medicine, general internal medicine, and/or general pediatrics to enhance interdisciplinary recruitment, training, and faculty development. Funds may be used to plan, develop, and operate a program for the training of physicians teaching in community-based settings. There is a funding preference unique to the academic administrative units program. Qualified applicants may request a preference if they agree to expend the funds for the purpose of establishing academic administrative units or programs in the fields of family medicine, general internal medicine, and/or general pediatrics; or substantially expanding such units or programs.
  • Deadline: July 11, 2011
  • http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=98933

Department of Health and Human Services: Health Resources & Services Administration (6/23/11)

  • Physician Faculty Development in Primary Care Program- Primary Care Training and Enhancement
  • Funds may be used to plan, develop, and operate a program for the training of physicians who plan to teach in family medicine, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics training programs. Funds may be used to plan, develop, and operate a program for the training of physicians teaching in community-based settings. Funds may be used to provide financial assistance in the form of traineeships and fellowships to physicians who are participants in any such programs and who plan to teach or conduct research in a family medicine, general internal medicine, or general pediatrics training program.
  • Deadline: July 11, 2011
  • http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=98935

Department of Health and Human Services: Health Resources & Services Administration (6/23/11)

  • Pre-Doctoral Training in Primary Care
  • This announcement solicits Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 applications for the Primary Care Training and Enhancement (PCTE) Predoctoral Training in Primary Care Program. The purpose of the program is to support projects that plan, develop, and operate a program to train medical students for careers in family medicine, general internal medicine, and general pediatrics, including combined internal medicine and pediatrics ("med-peds"). Funds may be used to plan, develop, operate or participate in an accredited professional training program for medical students in the fields of family medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics and/or combined internal medicine and pediatrics ("med/peds"). Curricula will focus on developing medical students' interest in primary care and teaching medical students using innovative strategies and models of patient care delivery including interprofessional teams and caring for vulnerable and underserved populations. Models of learning might include, but are not limited to: classroom activities, clinical rotations, practicums, peer to peer teaching, simulation, web-based training, distance learning, blended learning, seminars, or workshops organized by faculty representing the breadth of the health professions. Curricula should include training at community-based sites, under the auspices of university departments, academic health science centers or other appropriate entities.
  • Deadline: July 11, 2011
  • http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=98953

Department of Health and Human Services: Health Resources & Services Administration (6/23/11)

  • Residency Training in Primary Care Program
  • The purposes of the Residency Training in Primary Care are to: 1. Plan, develop, and operate or participate in an accredited residency or internship program in the field of family medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics and/or combined internal medicine and pediatrics ("med-peds") for medical students, interns, residents, or practicing physicians as defined by the Secretary; 2. Provide need-based financial assistance in the form of traineeships and fellowships to medical students, interns, residents, practicing physicians, or other medical personnel who are participants in any such program, and who plan to specialize or practice in the fields of family medicine, general internal medicine, general pediatrics or combined internal medicine and pediatrics ("med-peds"); and 3. Plan, develop, and operate a program for the training of physicians teaching in community-based settings.
  • Deadline: July 11, 2011
  • http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=98973

Department of Health and Human Services: Health Resources & Services Administration (6/23/11)

  • Physician Assistant Training in Primary Care
  • Funds may be used to plan, develop, and operate a physician assistants education program and for the training of individuals who will teach in programs to provide such training. Funds may be used to plan, develop, and operate a program for the training of physician assistants teaching in community-based settings.
  • Deadline: July 11, 2011
  • http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=98993

 

American Council of Learned Societies (6/20/11)

  • ACLS Fellowships
  • Supports research in disciplines of the humanities and humanities-related social sciences. Appropriate fields of specialization include but are not limited to: anthropology, archaeology, art history, economics, geography, history, languages and literatures, law, linguistics, musicology, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion, and sociology. Stipends are set at three levels based on academic rank: up to $35,000 for Assistant Professor and career equivalent; up to $40,000 for Associate Professor; and up to $60,000 for Full Professor. New competition details to be posted in July.
  • Deadline: September 28, 2011
  • http://www.acls.org/grants/Default.aspx?id=380

National Endowment for the Humanities (6/20/11)

  • Bridging Cultures: Planning and Implementation Grants
  • New NEH initiative that encourages projects that explore the ways in which cultures from around the globe, as well as the myriad subcultures within America's borders, have influenced American society. With the aim of revitalizing intellectual and civic life through the humanities, NEH welcomes projects that expand both scholarly and public discussion of diverse countries, peoples, and cultural and intellectual traditions worldwide. August deadline for Implementation Grants.
  • Deadline: August 2, 2011
  • http://www.neh.gov/grants/grants.html

National Endowment for the Humanities (6/20/11)

  • Summer Stipends
  • Provides $6,000 for two consecutive months (normally, but not always, in the summer) of full-time, advanced research and writing that contributes to scholarly knowledge or to the public's understanding of the humanities. Awards usually result in publications. All scholars, including university faculty and staff, are eligible. Limited submission: campuses may nominate a maximum of two faculty members (either junior or senior scholars) per competition.
  • Deadline: September 29, 2011
  • http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/stipends.html

Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars (6/20/11)

  • East European Studies (EES)
  • EES supports research on Eastern, Southeastern and Central Europe and the Baltic states. Research Grants provide up to four months of support for new researchers or for scholars whose careers have been interrupted or delayed (12/1). Junior Scholars' Training Seminar Program supports junior scholars to attend a seminar in Washington (4/15). Short Term Grants allow scholars residency for one month to use the library, archival and other resources (3/1, 6/1, 9/1, 12/1 ). Summer Research Scholarships also available (3/1).
  • Deadline: September 1, 2011
  • http://tinyurl.com/yrj689

Calvin K. Kazanjian Economics Foundation, Inc. (6/20/11)

  • Economic Literacy Grants Program
  • Supports a wide range of projects that aim to increase economic literacy, especially the best way to teach the subject (research, curriculum development); the impact of economic education (policy studies, measurement of economic understanding); and encouragement of youth/young adults to participate in the economic system after finishing school (research, conferences, outreach programs). Preference for projects that have a national scope. Proposals judged on significance, plan of operation, technical soundness and budget. Deadlines are 2/15 and 9/15 annually.
  • Deadline: September 15, 2011
  • http://www.kazanjian.org

Sociological Initiatives Foundation (6/20/11)

  • Grants Program
  • Supports research and social-action projects that focus on understanding and finding solutions to a broad array of social problems. Primary goal is to encourage research, including community-based research, that supports and promotes social change. Areas of interest: social policy objectives; institutional and educational practices; legislative and regulatory changes; linguistic issues; and development of community capacity and organization of previously unorganized groups.  Awards are from $10,000-20,000. Deadline refers to required concept papers.
  • Deadline: August 15, 2011
  • http://www.sifoundation.org/

Research Corporation for Science Advancement (6/20/11)

  • Cottrell College Science and Cottrell Scholar Awards
  • Single-investigator Cottrell College Science Awards (preliminary proposal required 9/17) 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 8/1) 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.
  • Deadline: August 1, 2011
  • http://www.rescorp.org/

National Science Foundation (6/17/11)

  • Fluid Dynamics Program
  • The Fluid Dynamics program supports fundamental research and education on mechanisms and phenomena governing fluid flow.  Proposed research should contribute to basic understanding; thus enabling the better design; predictability; efficiency; and control of systems that involve fluids.  Encouraged are proposals that address innovative uses of fluids in materials development; manufacturing; biotechnology; nanotechnology; clinical diagnostics and drug delivery; sensor development and integration; energy and the environment. While the research should focus on fundamentals, a clear connection to potential application should be outlined.
  • Current research themes include:
    • General Fluid Mechanics:  experimental and theoretical dynamics of Newtonian fluids; laminar flows, transitional flows, and turbulence; hydrodynamic stability; flow of compressible fluids.
    • Flow of Complex Fluids:  non-Newtonian fluid mechanics; viscoelasticity; flow of polymer solutions and melts; gelation; flow instability; flow-induced structuring; DNA dynamics; molecular dynamics simulations.
    • Micro- Nano- Bio- Fluid Mechanics:  micro-and nano-scale flow phenomena; biomedical microdevices; effects of nanoscale inclusions on rheological properties; flow of Brownian suspensions; biomimetics; biological flow processes.
    • Turbulence and Flow Control:  large eddy simulation; direct numerical simulation; high Reynolds number experiments; stability and transition to turbulence; 3-D boundary layers; multi-phase turbulent flows; flow control; insect flight; gas-liquid interfaces.
    • Instrumentation and Flow Diagnostics:  Instrument development; MEMS; shear stress sensors; Magnetic Resonance Imaging for engineering flow; velocimetry; flows in biomedical assistive devices.
  • The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years.  The average annual award size for the program is $90,000.  Proposals requesting a substantially higher amount than this, without prior consultation with the Program Director, may be returned without review.  Small equipment proposals of less than $100,000 will also be considered and may be submitted during the annual proposal submission window. 

    Innovative proposals outside of these specific interest areas can be considered.  However, prior to submission, it is recommended that the PI contact the Program Director to avoid the possibility of the proposal being returned without review.

  • Deadline: January 15, 2012 - February 17, 2012
  • http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13365

 

National Science Foundation (6/15/11)

  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Talent Expansion Program (STEP)
  • Supports projects to increase the number of students receiving associate or baccalaureate degrees in established or emerging STEM fields. Type 1 grants support implementation projects at academic institutions. Type 2 grants support educational research projects on associate or baccalaureate degree attainment in STEM. Limited submission: one Type 1 proposal per institution; no limit on Type 2 proposals. NSF expects a September 2011 deadline with no major changes.
  • Deadline: September 2011 (Tentative; no specific date given)
  • See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5488 for current details.

 

Bikes Belong Foundation (6/13/11)

  • Bikes Belong Foundation Research Grants
  • The Bikes Belong Foundation Aims To Support Its Mission And Programs By Funding A Limited Number Of Research Grants Each Year. Research Grants Of $5,000 To $10,000 Each Will Focus On Two Priority Areas:

    Economic Impact: Research That Examines The Economic Impact Of Additional Or Improved Bicycling Facilities Or Bike-related Events.

    Special Opportunities: Innovative Or Unique Research Efforts Considered On A Case-by-case Basis. Applicants Interested In This Priority Area Should Contact The Research Analyst Before Submitting An Application.

  • Deadline: September 30, 2011
  • http://www.bikesbelong.org/what-we-do/bikes-belong-foundation/research-grants/

U.S. Department of Education (6/8/11)

  • Investing in Innovation Fund (I3)
  • The i3 Fund supports local educational agencies (LEAs) and nonprofit organizations (including colleges and universities) working in partnership with LEAs or consortia of public schools. The program targets applicants with a record of improving student achievement and attainment, particularly in high-need populations, through innovative practices. Awardees will expand and develop innovative practices to serve as models, work in partnership with the private sector and the philanthropic community, and identify and document best practices that can be shared and taken to scale based on demonstrated success.
  • Notices Inviting Applications for FY 2011:
    • Scale-up grants:  Up to 2 awards of $25 million each; to significantly expand projects documenting the strongest evidence and track records of success.  Requires 5% private sector match.
    • Validation grants:  Up to 5 awards of $15 million each; for additional research to verify effectiveness for programs that have moderate levels of evidence of effectiveness.  Requires 10% private sector match.
    • Development grants:  Up to15 awards of $3 million each; to support new and high-potential practices whose impact should be studied further.  Requires 15% private sector match.
  • Deadline: August 2, 2011
  • http://www2.ed.gov/programs/innovation/index.html

 

U.S. Department of Energy (6/6/11)

  • National Energy Technology Laboratory: Smart Grid Capable Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)
  • The objective of the FOA is to develop and make available to the market in three years, smart-grid capable electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) at half of the current costs of commercially available EVSE with comparable functionalities.  Proposals are requested in two categories: residential use (3-4 awards) and non-residential use (1-2 awards). 
  • Projects must be carried out by teams which include (but are not limited to) a commercial ESVE vendor/manufacturer, an energy service provider, and an automaker.  Universities are eligible to apply as members of such a team.
  • Deadline: July 18, 2011
  • DE-FOA-0000554

National Science Foundation (6/6/11)

  • Computing Education for the 21st Century
  • The Computing Education for the 21st Century (CE21) program aims to build a computationally savvy 21st century workforce that positions the US to demonstrate a leadership role in the global economy. Innovations in computing and more broadly, information technology (IT), drive our economy, underlie many new advances in science and engineering, and contribute to our national security. Projected job growth in IT is very strong.
  • Despite these very positive indicators, student interest in computing has declined dramatically over the last decade. For example, the percentage of college freshmen indicating an intent to major in computing has declined overall by 70% in the last decade; for women, the decline was 80% (HERI, 2000-2009). Recent data show that student interest in computing majors has fallen behind projected job openings by a factor of five and a half (ACT, 2010).
  • The CE21 program seeks to reverse this troubling trend by engaging larger numbers of students, teachers, and educators in computing education and learning at earlier stages in the education pipeline. While interventions in primary education are within scope, the CE21 program focuses special attention on activities targeted at the middle and high school levels (i.e., secondary education) and in early undergraduate education.
  • The goals of the CE21 program are to:
    • Increase the number and diversity of K-14 students and teachers who develop and practice computational competencies in a variety of contexts; and
    • Increase the number and diversity of early postsecondary students who are engaged and have the background in computing necessary to successfully pursue degrees in computing-related and computationally-intensive fields of study.
  • The program seeks to increase computational competencies for all students, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, disability status, or socioeconomic status, and regardless, too, of eventual career choices. By promoting and enhancing computing K-14 education, the CE21 program seeks to increase interest in computing as a field in its own right, and also to better prepare students for successful careers in other computing-intensive fields.
  • All CE21 projects are expected to:
    • Contribute to the creation of a rich research base that informs our understanding of effective teaching and learning in computing; and
    • Draw on partnerships among the computing and teaching and learning communities, institutions of learning, including primary, secondary and post-secondary institutions and organizations, and other stakeholders.
  • In addition, all CE21 projects must make contributions in one or more of the following areas:
    • Design, develop and study the effectiveness of new instructional materials and interventions;
    • Design, develop, and evaluate the impact of pre-service and in-service efforts and strategies that enhance K-14 teaching expertise in computing; and/or
    • Implement and test promising computing education interventions at scale.
  • Deadline: July 28, 2011
  • http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=58171

 

National Science Foundation (6/6/11)

  • CISE Computing Research Infrastructure (CRI)
  • The CISE Computing Research Infrastructure (CRI) program drives discovery and learning in the computing disciplines by supporting the creation, enhancement and operation of world-class computing research infrastructure. Further, through the CRI program CISE seeks to ensure that individuals from a diverse range of academic institutions, including minority-serving and predominantly undergraduate institutions, have access to such infrastructure.
  • The CRI program supports two classes of awards:
    • Institutional Infrastructure (II) awards support the creation of new computing research infrastructure or the enhancement of existing computing research infrastructure to enable world-class research and education opportunities at the awardee and collaborating institutions.
    • Community Infrastructure (CI) awards support the planning for computing research infrastructure, the creation of new computing infrastructure, or the enhancement of existing computing research infrastructure to enable world-class research and education opportunities for broadly-based communities of researchers and educators that extend well beyond the awardee institutions.
  • Deadlines: October 25, 2011; October 23, 2012
  • http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11536/nsf11536.pdf?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click

 

Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN), managed by Battelle Memorial Institute (6/03/11)

  • Regional STEM Innovation Hubs for Middle and East Tennessee
  • The Tennessee STEM Innovation Network (TSIN), managed by Battelle Memorial Institute, is issuing a request for proposals (RFP) for the creation of two Regional STEM Innovation Hubs serving Middle and East Tennessee. Regional STEM Innovation Hubs are designed to ensure maximum return for STEM investments regionally and across the state.  For more information on STEM Regional Innovation Hubs and this RFP go to http://tsin.battelle.org.
  • Proposals may be submitted by a single organization representing regional partnerships of K-12 school districts, post-secondary institutions and STEM-related businesses, innovative companies, and/or non-profit organizations desiring to support existing STEM schools and facilitate regional impact. A total of $1.7 million (up to $850,000 per applicant) will be awarded to each of two successful applicants through this RFP.  Applications for this RFP are due July 11, 2011.

    It is important to note that this is the first release in a series of statewide RFPs that the TSIN will release establishing Regional STEM Innovation Hubs, STEM Platform Schools and a Virtual STEM Platform School/Hub throughout Tennessee.  The TSIN will release subsequent statewide RFPs to establish two more Regional STEM Innovation Hubs and two STEM Platform Schools, in the fall of 2011. For those interested in the future Regional STEM Innovation Hub grants, the RFP documents released on May 16th will be a valuable tool in planning your future applications.  For those interested in applying for a STEM Platform School grant, a guidance document for STEM Platform Schools will be posted on Tennessee Department Of Education’s website later this month.

  • Deadline: July 11, 2011
  • More Information: http://tsin.battelle.org