October 09, 2015 edition Please follow links in titles for original posting and further details. 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 Using UAVs (Drones) for Research | Presenter: Justin Booth | October 22, 2015 | 3:00-5:00pm | Main Library, Reference Instruction Room Cyberinfrastructure (CI) Forum | October 22, 2015 | MSU Union Ballroom 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: Research - 55% 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 11) 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 12) 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 13) 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)