TITLE: Interdisciplinary Research on Implantation (R01)
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH); National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
ITEM: Notice seeking applications for research on interdisciplinary approaches to study the mechanisms of blastocyst implantation, with an emphasis on immunological approaches.
ACTION: Applications are due by October 5, June 5, and February 5 annually. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
LINKS: Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-445.html , Grants.gov notice http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15431&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
CONTACT: Koji Yoshinaga, 301/435-6992. Fax: 301/480-2389. E-mail: ky6a@nih.gov.
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TITLE: Long-Term Research in Environmental Biology (LTREB)
AGENCY: National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate of Biological Sciences (BIO); Division of Environmental Biology (DEB)
ITEM: Notice seeking applications aimed at generating extended time series of biological and environmental data that address ecological and evolutionary processes aimed at resolving important issues in environmental biology.
ACTION: Applications are due by January 9 and July 9 annually. Approximately $2 million is available to support 15 to 20 awards. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
LINKS:
Solicitation http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07588/nsf07588.htm , Grants.gov notice http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15437&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
CONTACT: Saran Twombly, 703/292-8133. E-mail: stwombly@nsf.gov.
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TITLE: Expeditions in Computing
AGENCY: National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE); Divisions of Computing and Communication Foundations, Information & Intelligent Systems, and Computer and Network Systems
Seeking applications for ambitious, fundamental research agendas that promise to define the future of computing and information. Letters of intent are required and are due by November 05, 2007, July 10, 2008, and July 10 annually thereafter. Preliminary proposals are due by December 30, 2007, September 10, 2008, and September 10, annually thereafter. Full proposals are due by April 1, 2008, January 10, 2009, and January 10 annually thereafter.
Solicitation http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf07592 , Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=15521&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW . CONTACT:
Timothy Pinkston, 703/292-8900. E-mail: tpinksto@nsf.gov.
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TITLE:
NIH Revision Awards for Studying Interactions Among Social, Behavioral, and Genetic Factors in Health (R01) (R21)
AGENCY:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH); Multiple Institutes
ITEM:
Notice seeking research grant (R01) and exploratory/developmental grant (R21) applications to study how interactions among have genetic and behavioral/social factors influence health and disease.
ACTION:
Letters of intent are requested and due by April 13, 2008. Applications are due by May 13, 2008. Approximately $3 million is available to support 10 to 20 awards. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
LINKS:
R01: Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-065.html, Grants.gov notice http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HDyVjyJyqzh2hF5DJJyQrwgGXM1HhkbJbJYY9JhnV2mMNGd6BDDh!2084911161?oppId=16426&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
R21: Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-066.html, Grants.gov http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HDyVjyJyqzh2hF5DJJyQrwgGXM1HhkbJbJYY9JhnV2mMNGd6BDDh!2084911161?oppId=16427&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
Ronald Abeles, 301/496-7859. Fax: 301/435-8779. E-mail: abeles@nih.gov.
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TITLE:
NIH Revision Awards for Studying Interactions Among Social, Behavioral, and Genetic Factors in Health
FON:
PAR-08-067
AGENCY:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH); Multiple Institutes
ITEM:
Notice seeking applications to study how interactions among genetic and behavioral/social factors influence health and disease.
ACTION:
Letters of intent are optional and due by April 13, 2008. Applications are due by May 13, 2008. Approximately $3 million is available to support 10 to 20 awards. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
LINKS:
Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-067.html, Grants.gov notice http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HDyVjyJyqzh2hF5DJJyQrwgGXM1HhkbJbJYY9JhnV2mMNGd6BDDh!2084911161?oppId=16430&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
Ronald Abeles, 301/496-7859. Fax: 301/435-8779. E-mail: abeles@nih.gov.
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TITLE:
NAWCA U.S. Standard Grants
FON:
NAWCA-09-USSTANDARD-623
AGENCY:
U.S. Department of Interior (DOI); U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
ITEM:
Notice seeking applications for the long-term protection, restoration, enhancement, and/or establishment of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds.
ACTION:
Applications are due by March 7 and August 1, 2008. Approximately $52 million is available to fund 40 awards. Eligibility is unrestricted.
LINKS:
Solicitation http://www.fws.gov/birdhabitat/Grants/NAWCA/Standard/US/Overview.shtm, Grants.gov notice http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HG2JHTpxYMpyJS4f1Cd8HK9DD52Yfck9sGhKZQTLnnrVLxCDKPcg!282313889?oppId=40402&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
David Buie, 301/497-5870. E-mail: david_buie@fws.gov.
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TITLE: High End Computing University Research Activity
AGENCY: National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate for Computer & Information Science & Engineering (CISE)
ITEM: Notice seeking applications for research and education projects focused on novel programming models, languages, compilers and underlying communication libraries to enable extreme-scale highly computation- and data-intensive scientific and engineering applications in high-end computing (HEC) environments.
ACTION:
Proposals are due by April 8, 2008. Approximately $10 million is available to support 10 to 20 awards. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
LINKS:
Solicitation http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf08531, Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HGxDPD152B2LWFLCR8v8BYpL6CvFk2TplCWQLTxJgNyt31TfPsGT!1534212735?oppId=16440&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
Almadena Chtchelkanova, 703/292-8910. E-mail: achtchel@nsf.gov
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Amy TITLE:
NEA Challenge
America Fast-Track Review Grants, FY 09
AGENCY:
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
ITEM:
Notice seeking applications from small and mid-sized organizations for projects that extend the reach of the arts to underserved populations.
ACTION:
Applications are due by June 2, 2008. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
LINKS:
Solicitation http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP09/Challenge.html, Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HGxDPD152B2LWFLCR8v8BYpL6CvFk2TplCWQLTxJgNyt31TfPsGT!1534212735?oppId=40421&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
Fast-Track Review Grants Specialists, 202/682-5700. E-mail: fasttrack@arts.gov
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TITLE:
NEA Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth, FY 09
AGENCY:
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
ITEM:
Notice seeking applications for projects that help children and youth acquire knowledge and understanding of and skills in the arts.
ACTION:
Applications are due by June 9, 2008. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
LINKS:
Solicitation http://www.arts.gov/grants/apply/GAP09/LITA.html, Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HGxDPD152B2LWFLCR8v8BYpL6CvFk2TplCWQLTxJgNyt31TfPsGT!1534212735?oppId=40419&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
Learning in the Arts specialist, 202/682-5521. E-mail: daughern@arts.gov
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TITLE:
NEA FY09 Access to Artistic Excellence
AGENCY:
National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)
ITEM:
Notice seeking applications for projects that provide opportunities for artists to create, refine, perform, and exhibit their work; present artistic works of all cultures and periods; preserve significant works of art and cultural traditions; and enable arts organizations and artists to expand and diversify their audiences.
ACTION:
Applications are due by March 10 and August 11, 2008. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
LINKS:
Deadline 1: Solicitation http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/index.html, Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HGxDPD152B2LWFLCR8v8BYpL6CvFk2TplCWQLTxJgNyt31TfPsGT!1534212735?oppId=40415&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
Deadline 2: Solicitation http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/index.html, Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HGxDPD152B2LWFLCR8v8BYpL6CvFk2TplCWQLTxJgNyt31TfPsGT!1534212735?oppId=40416&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
Silvio Lim, 202/682-5658
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TITLE:
USAID
Ethiopia Annual Program Statement for Inclusion of People with Disabilities in Development Programming
AGENCY:
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID);
Ethiopia USAID-Addis Ababa Office
ITEM:
Notice seeking applications for projects to include people with disabilities in development programming or to work with disabled peoples organizations for better understanding and inclusion.
ACTION:
Applications are due by December 31, 2008. $5.5 million is available to support several awards ranging from $20,000 to $300,000 each. Eligibility is unrestricted.
LINKS:
Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HF6pj6lpQ6X7Qlz8qdqm4YHG11dp1JJw8jLW2TcsNYf1l6KJFT3D!-979939285?oppId=40412&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
Michael Rossman, 202/216-6203. E-mail: mrossman@usaid.gov.
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TITLE:
Conflict Mitigation and Reconciliation Programs and Activities with Possible Multiple Awards
AGENCY:
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID); Office of Conflict Management and Mitigation
ITEM:
Notice seeking applications for grants or cooperative agreements that support conflict mitigation and reconciliation programs and activities that bring together individuals of different ethnic, religious or political backgrounds from areas of civil conflict and violence in developing countries.
ACTION:
Applications are due by February 18, May 6, and August 12, 2008. $35 million is available to make several awards between $100,000 and $600,000. Primary applicants are non-governmental organizations, but colleges and universities may partner.
LINKS:
Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HF6pj6lpQ6X7Qlz8qdqm4YHG11dp1JJw8jLW2TcsNYf1l6KJFT3D!-979939285?oppId=40412&flag2006=false&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
Cynthia Brady, 202/712-0704. E-mail: cbrady@usaid.gov.
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TITLE:
Innovative and Applied Molecular Analysis Technologies for Cancer
AGENCY:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH); National Cancer Institute (NCI)
ITEM:
Notice seeking small business innovation research or technology transfer grant (R41/ R42; R43/R44) and exploratory/developmental grant (R21) applications proposing exploratory/developmental research projects focused on the inception and early stage development of highly innovative cancer-relevant technologies and/or the evaluation of the performance of emerging molecular analysis technologies and development of applications for an appropriate cancer-relevant biological system.
ACTION:
Letters of intent are requested and due by February 11, April 29, and August 24, 2008. Applications are due by March 11, May 29, and September 24, 2008. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
LINKS:
R43/44: Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-08-011.html; Grants.gov notice/SBIR http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HFFQtxns9NKvqwhpLT2svvMSpQtQV4mZL11f52JYVMnKrSTLHHkW!-979939285?oppId=16448&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
R41/42: Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-08-012.html; Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HFFQtxns9NKvqwhpLT2svvMSpQtQV4mZL11f52JYVMnKrSTLHHkW!-979939285?oppId=16447&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
R21: Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-08-006.html; Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HFKXjXQ2vtTJ3BWMy3VvRhrTL7fj6SVD7K97n772s8qtsdJ3yQFb!-979939285?oppId=16441&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
Richard Aragon, 301/496-1550. E-mail: raragon@mail.nih.gov.
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TITLE:
Innovative Technology Solutions to Cancer Sample Preparation
AGENCY:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH); National Cancer Institute (NCI)
ITEM:
Notice seeking grant small business innovation research and technology transfer grant (R41/42; R43/44), exploratory/developmental research grant (R21), and developmental phase II grant (R33) applications that propose research projects focused on the development and/or application of innovative technologies addressing various aspects of the preparation, purification, processing, and handling of cancer-relevant samples.
ACTION:
Letters of intent are requested and due by February 11, April 29, and August 24, 2008. Applications are due by March 11, May 29, and September 24, 2008. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
LINKS:
R43/R44: Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-08-013.html; Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HFKXjXQ2vtTJ3BWMy3VvRhrTL7fj6SVD7K97n772s8qtsdJ3yQFb!-979939285?oppId=16448&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
R41/R42: Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-08-014.html; Grants.gov notice/STTR http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HFKXjXQ2vtTJ3BWMy3VvRhrTL7fj6SVD7K97n772s8qtsdJ3yQFb!-979939285?oppId=16449&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
R33: Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-08-010.html; Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HFKXjXQ2vtTJ3BWMy3VvRhrTL7fj6SVD7K97n772s8qtsdJ3yQFb!-979939285?oppId=16445&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
R21: Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-08-009.html; Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HGxDPD152B2LWFLCR8v8BYpL6CvFk2TplCWQLTxJgNyt31TfPsGT!1534212735?oppId=16444&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
Richard Aragon, 301/496-1550. E-mail: raragon@mail.nih.gov.
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TITLE:
Application of Emerging Technologies for Cancer Research
AGENCY:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH); National Cancer Institute (NCI)
ITEM:
Notice seeking grant applications for exploratory (pilot) research projects (R21) and exploratory/developmental phase II research grant (R33) applications proposing exploratory research projects to evaluate the performance of emerging molecular analysis technologies and develop applications for an appropriate cancer-relevant biological system.
ACTION:
Letters of intent are requested and due by February 11, April 29, and August 24, 2008. Applications are due by March 11, May 29, and September 24, 2008. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
LINKS:
R21: Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-08-007.html, Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HGxDPD152B2LWFLCR8v8BYpL6CvFk2TplCWQLTxJgNyt31TfPsGT!1534212735?oppId=16442&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
R33: Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-08-008.html, Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HGxDPD152B2LWFLCR8v8BYpL6CvFk2TplCWQLTxJgNyt31TfPsGT!1534212735?oppId=16443&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
Richard Aragon, 301/496-1550. E-mail: raragon@mail.nih.gov.
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TITLE:
Decision Making in Cancer: Single-Event Decisions
AGENCY:
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS); National Institutes of Health (NIH); National Cancer Institute (NCI) and National
Institute of
Nursing Research (NINR)
ITEM:
Notice seeking research grant (R01) and exploratory/developmental research grant (R21) applications for projects that will enhance understanding of human decision-making processes so that individuals can make more informed and satisfying choices regarding their health. The NCI encourages collaborations between researchers studying the processes of basic judgment and decision-making and researchers conducting cancer control investigations that will elucidate single-event decision-making processes, at the level of either the individual patient or health care provider.
ACTION:
R01 applications are due by February 5, June 5, and October 5 annually. R21 applications are due by February 16, June 16, and October 16 annually. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
LINKS:
R01: Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-063.html, Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HH8dxngDPR4rkChVCjRhzXHWvnfGyL0vWGsmRz8J2z5YBrQLLrpx!-1184246969?oppId=16458&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
R21: Solicitation http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-064.html, Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HH8dxngDPR4rkChVCjRhzXHWvnfGyL0vWGsmRz8J2z5YBrQLLrpx!-1184246969?oppId=16459&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
NCI: Wendy Nelson, 301/435-3490. Fax: 301/435-7547. E-mail: nelsonw@mail.nih.gov.
NINR: Martha Hare, 301/451-3874. Fax: 301/480-8260. E-mail: martha.hare@nih.gov.
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TITLE: Workforce Program in the Mathematical Sciences
AGENCY: National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS); Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS)
ITEM:
Notice seeking applications for activities centered on education through research involvement for trainees at the undergraduate through postdoctoral educational levels, in order to increase the number of well-prepared
U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who successfully pursue careers in the mathematical sciences and in other NSF-supported disciplines.
ACTION:
Proposal window is May 15 to June 15, 2008. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
LINKS:
Solicitation http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503233, Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HHLbZnBxjk9p6qHvpCZ9p1d2dWJ8t93JLylnLTdv7Wn9zny4VFG8!-1184246969?oppId=16457&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
Bruce Palka, 703/292-4856. E-mail: bpalka@nsf.gov
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TITLE:
Chemistry Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
FON:
PD-08-1986
AGENCY:
National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS); Division of Chemistry (CHE)
ITEM:
Notice seeking applications to involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing chemistry research programs or in chemistry research projects specifically designed for the REU program.
ACTION:
Applications are due by August 18, 2008. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply.
LINKS:
Solicitation http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503210, Grants.gov notice http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=HHLbZnBxjk9p6qHvpCZ9p1d2dWJ8t93JLylnLTdv7Wn9zny4VFG8!-1184246969?oppId=16455&flag2006=true&mode=VIEW
CONTACT:
Wilfredo Colon, 703/292-8440. E-mail: wcolon@nsf.gov.
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