Funding Bulletin
Funding Opportunities for Research, Instruction, Service, Creative Activities
Fellowships and International Programs
March 14, 2014
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Limited submission programs have
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proposals that may be submitted by a
single institution and will require institutional screening to determine which
applications will be submitted. Dr. Jim
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Research, is the internal coordinator for
limited submission programs. Please
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date listed in the Funding Bulletin (FB
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GENERAL
10-1 Critical Techniques and
Technologies for Advancing Big Data
Science & Engineering (BIGDATA)
(NSF)
This year, the solicitation invites two types
of proposals: Foundations (F): those developing or studying fundamental techniques,
theories, methodologies, and technologies
of broad applicability to Big Data problems; and Innovative Applications (IA):
those developing techniques, methodologies and technologies of key importance to
a Big Data problem directly impacting at
least one specific application. All proposals must address critical challenges for big
data management, big data analytics, or
scientific discovery processes impacted by
big data. These techniques, methodologies
and technologies can be computational,
statistical, or mathematical in nature, and
proposals may focus on novel theoretical
analysis or experimental evaluation of
these techniques and methodologies. A
high level of innovation is expected in all
proposals. Proposals in all areas of science
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and engineering covered by participating directorates at NSF are welcome.
NSF 14-543
URL: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014/
nsf14543/nsf14543.htm
Deadline: 6/9/2014
10-2 Initiative for Maximizing
Student Development (IMSD) (R25)
(NIH)
The NIH Research Education Program
(R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The
goal of this NIGMS R25 program is to
support educational activities that
enhance the diversity of the biomedical,
behavioral and clinical research workforce. To this end, this funding opportunity announcement encourages the
development of creative educational
activities with a primary focuses on
research experiences, courses for skills
development and mentoring activities.
Only one application per institution is
allowed. PAR-14-121
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/
pa-files/PAR-14-121.html
Deadline: Internal 3/28/2014; Applications 5/1/2014, 1/26/2015
AGRICULTURE
10-3 Conservation Innovation Grant
(KS/USDA)
Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG)
program is a voluntary program intended
to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation
approaches and technologies while leveraging Federal investment in environmental enhancement and protection, in
conjunction with agricultural production.
Under CIG, Environmental Quality
Incentives Program (EQIP) funds are
used to award competitive grants to nonFederal governmental or non-governmental organizations, Tribes, or individuals. CIG enables the Natural Resources
Conservation Service (NRCS) to work
with other public and private entities to
accelerate technology transfer and adoption of promising, innovative technologies and approaches to address some of
the Nation’s most pressing natural
resource concerns. Conservation Innovation Grants will benefit agricultural producers by providing more options for
environmental enhancement and compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations. USDA-NRCS-KS-14-01 (GG 3/
13/14)
URL: http://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/
portal/nrcs/main/ny/programs/financial/
cig/
Deadline: 5/16/2014
10-4 Kansas Grain Sorghum
Commission Call for Proposals
(KGSC)
Research Priorities are 1) Weed Control;
2) Yield; 3) Sorghum Economics and
Profitability; 4) Disease Control; and 5)
Insect Control. Research proposals outside of these priorities will be considered.
Email: jill@ksgrainsorghum.org
Deadline: 4/30/2014
10-5 Organic Farming and Food
System Research (OFRF)
The Organic Farming Research Foundation is dedicated to fostering the widespread adoption and improvement of
organic farming systems in the United
States, Canada, and Mexico. To that end,
OFRF provides funding for research
related to organic farming and food systems and the dissemination of the
research results to organic farmers and the
greater agricultural and research communities. One-year grants of up to $15,000
are available for research projects related
to agricultural production or other social,
economic, or policy-related topics of concern to organic farmers and/or ranchers.
The foundation supports research that is
relevant to and takes place in certified
organic systems. (PND 3/7/14)
URL: http://ofrf.org/research/grants/
request-research-and-education-andoutreach-proposals
Deadline: 5/15/2014
ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS
& PHYSICAL SCIENCES
10-6 Consolidated Innovative Nuclear
Research (DOE)
DOE is seeking applications from U.S.
universities, national laboratories and
industry to conduct Program Supporting,
Mission Supporting and Program
Directed nuclear energy-related research
in support of the major NE-funded
research programs. Additionally, DOE
has interest in leveraging multiple needs
to the extent possible. Appendix D provides a description of key data needs for
validating advanced modeling and simulation tools being developed by NE.
Researchers should evaluate their applications in light of these data needs and highlight any potential for capturing key data.
DE-FOA-0000998 (GG 3/3/14)
URL: http://www.grants.gov/
Deadline: 4/3/2014
HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES
10-7 Genomes to Natural Products
(U01) (NIH)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement
(FOA) solicits applications that utilize the
wealth of genomic and metagenomic
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sequencing data available, and recent
advances in synthetic biology for the purpose of developing new high-throughput
and broadly applicable approaches to natural products discovery. Well-integrated,
collaborative research teams possessing
synthetic biology, bioinformatics, and
natural products expertise are encouraged
to apply. Applicants responding to this
FOA must also plan for participation in
trans-network activities, including collaborative projects with other network participants. RFA-GM-15-001 (NIHG 3/7/14)
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/
rfa-files/RFA-GM-15-001.html
Deadline: 6/10/2014
10-8 Community Partnerships to
Advance Research (CPAR) (R15)
(NIH)
This funding opportunity announcement
encourages researchers to partner with
communities using Community Engaged
Research (CEnR) methodologies that will
enhance relationships leading to better
interventions and positive health outcomes. To partner with a community
entity on health issues that is of mutual
concern, such as but not limited to: Interventions/programs for health promotion/
prevention; Interventions/programs leading to self-management in chronic conditions; Programs that target self or
symptom management; and Examine
ways to enhance or implement sustainable
health programs in community settings.
The AREA program (R15) will enable
qualified scientists to receive support for
research projects. These grants are
intended to create a research opportunity
for scientists at institutions that have not
previously been major recipients of NIH
grant awards. PA-14-140 (NIHG 3/7/14)
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/
pa-files/PA-14-140.html
Deadline: 6/25/2014, 10/25/2014, 2/25/
2015
10-9 Research Promoting Cat Health
(WFF)
Founded in 1968, the Winn Feline Foundation works to enhance the relationship
between cats and humans by fostering
improvements of feline health through
research and education. The foundation,
in partnership with Zoetis, is inviting
research proposals that address the assessment of pain, osteoarthritis/joint health,
and kidney disease in cats. Special consideration will be given to proposals that
investigate novel biomarkers for assessing acute or chronic adaptive pain and
maladaptive (i.e., neuropathic or functional) pain in cats. Pain studies need not
be limited to osteoarthritis. Biomarkers
for assessing osteoarthritis progression
are of interest. (PND 5/7/14)
URL: http://www.winnfelinehealth.org
Deadline: 4/21/2014
SOCIAL SCIENCES
10-10 Initiative on Understanding
Inequality (Grant)
In recent years, inequality in the United
States has become increasingly pervasive.
At the same time, prospects for social
mobility have declined. The William T.
Grant Foundation believes that the
research community can play a critical
role in reversing this trend. To that end,
the foundation, which seeks to improve
the lives of youth between the ages of 5
and 25, has launched a new research initiative to support projects that advance
understanding in the area of inequality in
youth development. Through its new
Understanding Inequality program, the
foundation will award grants in support of
research that focuses on ways to reduce
disparities in the academic, behavioral,
social, and economic outcomes among
youth. Priority will be given to projects
related to inequality on the basis of economic, racial/ethnic, and language backgrounds; research that explores other
areas of inequality will be considered
based on a compelling case for its impact.
URL: www.wtgrantfoundation.org
Deadline: 5/6/2014
10-11 Project Awards (Sage)
The Russell Sage Foundation was established by Mrs. Margaret Olivia Sage in
1907 for “the improvement of social and
living conditions in the United States.” It
now dedicates itself to that mission by
sponsoring rigorous social scientific
research as a means of diagnosing social
problems and improving social policies.
In sponsoring this research, the Foundation is dedicated to strengthening the
methods, data, and theoretical core of the
social sciences. The Foundation’s awards
are restricted to support for basic social
science research within the following five
program areas: 1) Behavioral Economics;
2) Cultural Contact; 3) Future of Work 4)
Immigration; and 5) Social Inequality.
(TGA 3/14)
URL: http://www.russellsage.org/how-toapply
Deadline: Letters of Inquiry 6/2/2014,
1/31/2015
students to involve farmers and ranchers
in their Graduate Student Grant projects.
URL: http://www.northcentralsare.org/
Grants/Our-Grant-Programs/GraduateStudent-Grant-Program
Deadline: 5/6/2014
10-13 NIJ 14 Graduate Research
Fellowship Program in the Social and
Behavioral Sciences (DOJ)
The NIJ Graduate Research Fellowship
(GRF) program in social and behavioral
sciences provides awards for research on
crime, violence, and other criminal justice-related topics to accredited universities that offer research-based doctoral
degrees. NIJ invests in doctoral education
by supporting universities that sponsor
students who demonstrate the potential to
successfully complete doctoral degree
programs in disciplines relevant to the
mission of NIJ, and who are in the final
stages of graduate study. Applicants sponsoring doctoral students are eligible to
apply only if the doctoral research dissertation has direct implications for criminal
justice policy and practice in the United
States. Doctoral students from social and
behavioral science academic disciplines
are encouraged to apply. NIJ-2014-3739
URL: http://www.grants.gov/
Deadline: 5/12/2014
R.W. Trewyn, Vice President for Research
STUDENTS
10-12 NCR-SARE Graduate Student
Grant Proposals
The 2014 North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
Program (NCR-SARE) Graduate Student
Grant Call for Proposals is now available
online. Graduate students enrolled at colleges or universities in the North Central
region can submit proposals to fund sustainable agriculture projects that will be
part of their educational programs. In
2014, $150,000 will be available to fund
about 15 grant projects. Individual grants
are for $10,000 total, and can fund
projects lasting up to 36 months. Previously funded proposals have contributed
to farmer or rancher profitability, environmental quality, and the enhancement of
the quality of life of farmers or ranchers,
their communities, and society as a
whole. NCR-SARE strongly encourages
Jim Guikema, Associate Vice President for
Research
Caron Boyce, Administrative Specialist
Preaward Section
Paul Lowe, Director
Anita Fahrny, Assistant Director
Kathy Tilley, Rich Doan, Carmen Garcia,
Adassa Roe, Katie Small, Namrita Berry, Rex
Goff, Tim McDaniel, Cecilia Scaler, Sharon
Zoeller
Funding Information Specialist & Editor
Beverly Page
Development Director
Mary Lou Marino
Joel Anderson
Human Subjects, Animal Care & Use,
and Biosafety
Gerald P. Jaax, Associate Vice President,
Research Compliance
Heath Ritter, Compliance Monitor
Petra Jardine, Administrative Specialist
Congressional Relations
Sue Peterson, R.W. Trewyn
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