October 09, 2015 edition
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
DER Noontime Seminar
Kristen Burt will present on MSU’s Human Research Protection Program (HRPP)
October 20, 2015 | 12:00-1:00pm | 3540EB | lunch provided
VPRGS Research Workshops
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Using UAVs (Drones) for Research | Presenter: Justin Booth | October 22,
2015 | 3:00-5:00pm | Main Library, Reference Instruction Room
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Cyberinfrastructure (CI) Forum | October 22, 2015 | MSU Union Ballroom
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Budget-Building for Grant Proposals | November 19, 2015 | 3:00pm | Main
Library
 Women's Health Research Conference | November 20, 2015 | 8:00am-4:pm |
Kellogg Center
Introduction to MSU’s High Performance Computing Center
Learn how to access computational resources at MSU's High Performance
Computing Center.
October 13, 2015 | 9:00am-12:00pm | Biomedical & Physical Sciences Building,
Room 1455-A
Trifecta to Host Specific Aims Party
Specific Aims, as required by NIH, and Research Objectives, as required by NSF,
are the most important parts of a research proposal. Let experienced
investigators give you feedback, guidance and recommendations.
October 29, 2015 | Registration required
Department of Health and Human Services - Chief Acquisition Officers
Council wants feedback from YOU.
A national dialogue (Reporting and DATA Act Open Dialogue) on improving the
grant processes and reducing costs is available for you to VOTE or comment.
Please take a minute to send your ideas in.
Rock Talk: All About Indirect Costs
View Sally Rockey’s presentation to gain further understanding on the
background and use of indirect costs in supporting research and sheds some light
on the costs of research, both direct and indirect.
Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in STEM
The Emerging Researchers National (ERN) Conference in Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) is hosted by the American Association for
the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Education and Human Resources Programs
(EHR) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Division of Human Resource
Development (HRD), within the Directorate for Education and Human Resources
(EHR).
REMINDERS
Write On-Site with Trifecta
Every Wednesday | 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. | CAS207
SPA (OSP|CGA) Federal Uniform Guidance
Stay up to date with grant regulation changes resulting from Uniform Guidance.
New Facilities & Admin Rate: 7/1/15
Michigan State University has negotiated new Facilities & Administrative rates,
e.g., F&A, indirect or overhead rates that will be effective from July 1, 2015 until
June 30, 2019.
The federal rates for July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016 are:
 Research - 53.5%
 Other Sponsored Activities - 36%
 Off-Campus - 26%
The new federal rates for July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2019 are:
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Research - 55%
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Other Sponsored Activities - 36%
Off-Campus - 26%
MSU Sponsored Projects’ Proposal Deadline Policy
College of Engineering’s Proposal Processing Timeline
Completed proposals must be provided to OSP at least three full business days
prior to the sponsor's deadline to be considered on time. On-time proposals will
take precedence over those considered late. Thank you for your continued
cooperation and commitment to improving the process of proposal review,
approval and timely submission.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
1) Advanced Software Engineering Technologies for the Software
Producibility Initiative BAA-RIK-12-06
2) Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) NSF 15-593
3) CISE Research Infrastructure (CRI) NSF 15-590
4) IUSE / Professional Formation of Engineers: REvolutionizing engineering
and computer science Departments (RED) NSF 15-607
5) DoD FY15 Medical Decision Aids – Predictive Markers (SimMarkers)
Award W81XWH-15-DMRDP-MSIS-SIMMARKERS
6) DoD FY15 Metrics: Transitioning Training to Reality (RealMETRX) Award
W81XWH-15-DMRDP-MSIS-REALMETRX
7) Automation for UxV-based Mine Countermeasures N00014-15-R-SN11
8) BAA for Advanced Aircraft Power Systems; Fuel Technology; Aircraft
Energy Conservation and Environmental Compliance N68335-15-R-0003
9) Bioenergy Technologies Incubator 2 Funding Opportunity Announcement
DE-FOA-0001320
10) Call for Partnership Concept Papers in Support of Power Africa Initiative
under Existing Global Development Alliance Annual Program Statement
APS No.:.APS-OAA- 14-000001 RFA-623-14-000002
11) Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers NSF 15-599
12) Applied Mathematics PD 10-1266
13) MSU MTRAC Program
Advanced Software Engineering Technologies for the Software Producibility
Initiative BAA-RIK-12-06
the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) is seeking white papers for Advanced
Software Engineering TechnologieS (ASETS) as part of the Software Producibility
Initiative (SWPI). SWPI is an ongoing program with the overall goal of improving
the Department of Defense's (DoD's) ability to design, build, test, and sustain
software-intensive systems that are large-scale, high complexity, highly reliable,
and operate in relevant military environments, which meet mission critical
requirements, safety critical requirements as well as exhibit predictable behavior.
Deadline: white papers due November 02, 2015
1)
Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) NSF 15-593
The Advancing Informal STEM Learning (AISL) program seeks to advance new
approaches to and evidence-based understanding of the design and development
of STEM learning opportunities for the public in informal environments; provide
multiple pathways for broadening access to and engagement in STEM learning
experiences; and advance innovative research on and assessment of STEM
learning in informal environments.
Deadline: November 04, 2015
2)
CISE Research Infrastructure (CRI) NSF 15-590
The CISE Research Infrastructure (CRI) program drives discovery and learning in
the core CISE disciplines of the three participating CISE divisions by supporting the
creation and enhancement of world-class research infrastructure that will support
focused research agendas in computer and information science and engineering.
This infrastructure will enable CISE researchers to advance the frontiers of CISE
research. 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.
3)
Deadline: LOI due November 10, 2015
IUSE / Professional Formation of Engineers: REvolutionizing engineering and
computer science Departments (RED) NSF 15-607
This funding opportunity enables engineering and computer science departments
to lead the nation by successfully achieving significant sustainable changes
necessary to overcome longstanding issues in their undergraduate programs and
educate inclusive communities of engineering and computer science students
prepared to solve 21st-century challenges.
Deadline: LOI due November 10, 2015
4)
DoD FY15 Medical Decision Aids – Predictive Markers (SimMarkers) Award
W81XWH-15-DMRDP-MSIS-SIMMARKERS
The FY16 JPC-1/MSIS Medical Decision Aids - Predictive Markers (SimMarkers) is
seeking research that improves healthcare professionals’ cognitive and
performance skill acquisition or minimizes his/her skill decay. This research is
seeking objective markers that could be inserted into a predictive model (one that
has not been currently developed) to accurately and appropriately assess a
healthcare professional’s cognitive and performance status.
Deadline: November 12, 2015
5)
DoD FY15 Metrics: Transitioning Training to Reality (RealMETRX) Award
W81XWH-15-DMRDP-MSIS-REALMETRX
The FY16 JPC-1/MSIS RealMETRX is seeking research to determine, define, and
validate the best indicators (metrics/evaluation criteria) of training proficiency
that are amenable to appraisal using medical simulation systems and are
empirically linked to optimal provision of patient care.
Deadline: November 12, 2015
6)
Automation for UxV-based Mine Countermeasures N00014-15-R-SN11
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) announces the following research
opportunity: Automation for UxV-based Mine Countermeasures. The purpose of
this announcement is to (1) focus attention of the scientific & technology
community on the areas of interest, (2) encourage dialogue amongst those
interested in these areas with ONR, and (3) provide a planned timetable for the
submission of white papers and proposals.
Deadline: November 13, 2015
7)
BAA for Advanced Aircraft Power Systems; Fuel Technology; Aircraft Energy
Conservation and Environmental Compliance N68335-15-R-0003
The NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND (NAVAIR), Propulsion and Power
Engineering Department, are soliciting proposal abstracts for technologies that
will significantly increase the mission performance, operational capabilities,
reduce the total ownership cost, and improve system readiness of Naval Air
Vehicles.
Deadline: November 13, 2015
8)
Bioenergy Technologies Incubator 2 Funding Opportunity Announcement DEFOA-0001320
The overall strategic goal of the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) is to
develop commercially viable bioenergy and bioproducts to enable sustainable,
nationwide production of biofuels that are compatible with today’s transportation
infrastructure, can reduce GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions relative to petroleumderived fuels, and can displace a share of petroleum-derived fuels to reduce U.S.
dependence on foreign oil and encourage the creation of a new domestic
bioenergy industry.
Deadline: full proposal due November 13, 2015
9)
Call for Partnership Concept Papers in Support of Power Africa Initiative
under Existing Global Development Alliance Annual Program Statement APS
No.:.APS-OAA- 14-000001 RFA-623-14-000002
This announcement is call to submit Partnership Concept Papers focused on
advancing the success and achieving the goals of the Power Africa Initiative. More
specifically, USAID’s Power Africa Initiative, USAID’s Bureau for Africa, and other
offices within USAID/Washington, and USAID Missions in priority Power Africa
countries, are seeking to engage with interested parties to develop activities or
projects that can pool funds, talent, and resources from USAID, other government
agencies, and private sector partners to support the Power Africa Initiative.
Deadline: November 13, 2015
10)
Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers NSF 15-599
ITEST is a program that promotes PreK-12 student interests and capacities to
participate in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and
information and communications technology (ICT) workforce of the future. To
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achieve this objective, ITEST supports the development, implementation, and
selective spread of innovative strategies for engaging students in experiences
that: (1) increase student awareness of STEM and ICT careers; (2) motivate
students to pursue the education necessary to participate in those careers;
and/or (3) provide students with technology-rich experiences that develop their
knowledge of related content and skills (including critical thinking skills) needed
for entering the STEM workforce.
Deadline: November 13, 2015
Applied Mathematics PD 10-1266
The Applied Mathematics program supports mathematics research motivated by
or having an effect on problems arising in science and engineering. Mathematical
merit and novelty, as well as breadth and quality of impact on applications, are
important factors. Proposals to develop critical mathematical techniques from
individual investigators as well as interdisciplinary teams are encouraged.
Deadline: November 15, 2015
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MSU MTRAC Program
Eligible projects span a broad range and generally fit under the USDA definition of
food, fuel & fiber or anything related to these areas, either as inputs or outputs.
Ideal candidates are MSU bio-based innovations that have the potential to create
superior value-added products and materials. Projects will have shown promise in
the laboratory, but need further development in order to become successful in a
competitive market. The goal of the MTRAC program is to assist in transitioning
these discoveries through to implementation where they can benefit society, with
emphasis given to commercialization in Michigan.
Deadline: November 16, 2015
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All deadlines listed in this announcement indicate the agency’s due date. Please
adjust your PPF submission to account for the new deadline policies.
DER Proposal Processing Form (PPF)