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July 9,
2009 – Issue 62 Arizona
Innovators looking to increase their successes in obtaining federal funding
through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small
Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs should participate in the
upcoming events being hosted by ASU Technopolis.
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register, please visit www.asutechnopolis.org. | ||
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Sandra
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Federal Open
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Arizona
Open Solicitations
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Arizona
Department of Commerce o
Angel Investment Tax Credit
Program - Deadline:
Year Round ·
Science
Foundation Arizona o
Strategic Research Group (SRG)
Program - Deadline: July 2, 2009 and October 1,
2009 ·
Visit the
Community & Business Financing
Guide
for a complete
list of funding opportunities in Arizona. | ||
Federal
Open Solicitations
Foundation
R&D Funding Opportunities
Funding
Opportunities for TBED
Copyright State
Science & Technology Institute 2008. | ||
Arizona
Funding Opportunities – Program Descriptions
Arizona Department of Commerce
(ADOC)
·
Angel
Investment Tax Credit Program offers
an Arizona income tax credit to “qualified investors” who invest in
early-state “qualified small businesses.” The income tax credit is equal
to 30% of the investment amount, increasing to 35% for investments in
“bioscience enterprises” and in companies located in rural Arizona.
Investors ® click
here for application materials. Small Businesses ® click
here for application materials. Deadline: Year
Round Science Foundation Arizona
(SFAz)
·
SFAz
Graduate Research Fellowship Program offered to attract and support
the very best graduate students to qualifying research performing
institutions in order to advance the competitive research capacity in
science, engineering and biomedical research in
Arizona. ·
Small
Business Catalytics offers funding in two categories: Seed
Funding that SFAz provides to Arizona’s researchers is intended to act
as a catalyst for technology development and company formation.
Product Accelerator funding is intended for funding of an R&D
partnership between a principal investigator (PI) at one of Arizona’s RPIs
and an Arizona company (including RPI spin-outs) at a critical phase in
the product development cycle that requires a joint research effort
between the PI and company to ensure a products success and accelerate its
time to market. ·
Competitive
Advantage Award offered to support outstanding Arizona researchers in
three strategic areas: Sustainable Systems
(SUS), Information Communication Technologies (ICT),
and Biosciences (BIO). ·
Strategic
Research Group will invest in Strategic Research Groups (SRG) awards
to facilitate the collaboration of outstanding researchers at Arizona’s
Research Performing Institutions (RPIs) with industry in order to
cultivate strong partnerships that will inform and enhance the State’s
existing research programs, help attract and retain new industry research
to Arizona, and create both research and economic advantages for the
partners and consequently, for Arizona. To download application
information click
here. Deadline: October 1, 2009 ·
K
- 12 Discovery and Innovation Programs makes K-12 investments in 2008
in three complementary areas to advance education in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM): (1) Institutes
focus on building STEM skill sets essential for entering the workforce;
(2) Centers
focus on recruiting, training and retaining teachers; and (3)
Programs
focus on motivating students and teachers through innovative partnerships
and practices. | ||
Federal
Funding Opportunities – Program Descriptions
Department
of Defense DARPA
is soliciting interested participants to join in the Computer Science
Study Group to help identify ideas in the field of computer science
that will provide revolutionary advances to the Department of Defense.
This opportunity is for selection to participate in Phase I of the
program, which consists of both a series of briefings and visits,
administered by the Institute for Defense Analyses to a variety of
military sites and facilities over the course of a 12-month period, as
well as individual research programs. A participant must be eligible to
receive a U.S. SECRET security clearance and be a junior faculty member at
a U.S. institution of higher learning, and should be no more than 7 years
beyond receiving a doctoral degree, pre-tenure junior faculty, with
demonstrated exceptional potential for world-class contributions to the
field of computer science. DARPA anticipates making up to 12 awards of
$100,000 for the 2010 Phase I cycle. Initial full proposals are due Aug
25. More information about DARPA-RA-09-49 is available at: http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=12949 The
Office of Naval Research has issued a presolicitation to aid in the
research and prototype development of spacecraft and space/airborne
systems, including the analysis, design, development, test, operation
demonstration, and transition of these systems and subsystems. The closing
date for proposals will be stated in the solicitation when issued (no
estimated date for release is provided in the announcement). More
information about N00173-09-R-KS03 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DON/ONR/N00173/N00173-09-R-KS03/listing.html The
Army has released several medical research solicitations focused on
cancer research. Pre-proposals are required for all opportunities
and submissions are by invitation only. More information for each of the
following announcements is available at: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prcrp.htm
·
Mentor-Predoctoral
Fellow Research Award(W81XWH-09-PRCRP-MPFR)
- approximately 2 awards of up to $475,000 for noninvasive cancer ablation
research including selective targeting with nanoparticles applications,
depending on the quality and number of applications received. Eligibility
is restricted to mentors at or above the assistant professor level and
predoctoral students currently enrolled full-time in an accredited
doctoral program. Pre-applications are due Aug 5; full applications are
due Dec 9. ·
Concept
Award
(W81XWH-09-PCRP-CA) - up to 11 awards of up to $75,000 to support
high-risk studies into new concepts about genetic cancer research and its
relation to military lifestyles or non-invasive cancer ablation treatment
research. Eligibility is open to investigators at all academic levels.
Pre-applications are due Jul 15; full applications are due Jul
30. ·
Idea
Award
(W81XWH-09-PCRP-IDEA) - approximately 6 awards of up to $375,000 to
support high-risk, early-stage genetic cancer research. Eligibility is
open to investigators at all academic levels. Pre-applications are due Aug
5; full applications are due Dec 9. ·
New
Investigator Award
(W81XWH-09-PRCRP-NIA) - approximately 5 awards of up to $275,000 to
support the career transition and/or continued development of promising
investigators who have innovative, high-impact ideas or new technologies
applicable to genetic cancer research. Eligibility is restricted to
investigators at or below the level of assistant professor who are within
three years of have received their first independent faculty position.
Pre-applications are due Aug 5; full applications are due Dec
9. ·
Synergistic
Idea Award
(W81XWH-09-PRCRP-SIA) - One award of up to $1.75 million for a
collaborative partnership to support innovative approaches to pediatric
brain tumor research involving a cross-disciplinary team of faculty
investigators. Eligibility is restricted to teams of at least 2, and up to
4, investigators at or above the level of assistance professor.
Pre-applications are due Aug 5; full applications are due Dec
9. ·
Collaborative
Transitional Science Award(W81XWH-09-PRCRP-CTSA)
- approximately 3 awards of up to $1.125 million to support collaborative
partnerships to accelerate the development of promising ideas in melanoma
and other skin cancer research. Eligibility is restricted to teams of 2-3
investigators at or above the level of assistant professor.
Pre-applications are due Aug 5; full applications are due Dec
9. The
Air Force Research Laboratory invites white papers for research, design,
development, test, evaluation and experimentation of
technologies/techniques for command, control, communications,
intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance systems. Focus areas
include ultra-wide bandwidth, multi-channeled air and space-based
communications networks on and between platforms, surveillance, data links
and airborne networking and network modeling and simulation. Awards will
range from $750,000 to $3 million from a pool of $49.9 million, which will
be awarded over the next five years. Eligibility is unrestricted. For FY09
consideration, papers are due Jul 17; for FY10 consideration, papers are
due Mar 1, 2010. More information about BAA-09-09-RIKA is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLRRS/BAA-09-09-RIKA/listing.html
The
National Reconnaissance Office has issued a presolicitation for research
proposals for the Director's Innovation Initiative program. Focus
areas include: 1) Intelligence Data Gathering Enabling Technologies and
Practices; and 2) Intelligence Data Processing and Dissemination Enabling
Technologies and Practices. Multiple contract awards of up to $400,000 are
expected to be made. Eligibility is restricted to U.S. domestic
educational institutions, non-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and
private industry. Responses are due by Aug 28. More information about
NRO000-09-R-0387 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/NRO/AST/NRO000-09-R-0387/listing.html The
US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command is soliciting research that
targets the various causes, effects and treatment of visual injury
resulting from exposures to the elements during combat operations, and
damage from explosive devices through the Vision Research Program.
USAMRMC expects to make 10 awards of up to $2 million from a pool of $5.2
million. Eligibility is unrestricted. Pre-proposals are due Jul 30; full
proposals are due Oct 22. More information on W81XWH-09-TATRC-VRP is
available at: http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=12886 The
Air Force Office of Materiel Command is soliciting white papers for
research, design, development, test, evaluation, and experimentation in
support of Military Communications and Surveillance Technologies and
Techniques. Four research areas of interest are identified in the
announcement. Up to $9.9 million may be available for awards in FY09.
Eligibility is unrestricted. White paper responses are due Jul 17. More
information regarding BAA-09-09-RIKA is available at:
https://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLRRS/BAA-09-09-RIKA/listing.html Department
of Energy ·
Recovery
Act: Advanced Energy Efficient Building Technologies
(DE-FOA-0000015) is seeking applications under six broad areas of
interest: 1) Advanced Building Control Strategies; 2) Analysis, Design and
Technical Tools; 3) Building Envelope and Windows; 4) Residential and
Commercial HVAC and Crosscutting Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
Research; 5) Water Heating, Residential and Commercial Appliances; and 6)
Solar Heating and Cooling. DOE anticipates $25-75 million available under
this FOA. Responses are due Aug 18. ·
Recovery
Act: Solid-State Lighting Product Development - Round VI
(DE-FOA-0000055) invites proposals for product development of general
illumination Solid-State Lighting sources, luminaires, and enabling
products. Achieving this goal through the systematic use of knowledge
gained from basic and applied research to develop or improve commercially
viable materials, devices, or systems. Responses are due Aug 17.
·
Recovery
Act: Building America Energy Efficient Housing
Partnerships
(DE-FOA-0000099) is seeking applications for industry teams to implement
the Building America Program's research program for new and existing
homes. The announcement also offers a limited opportunity for industry
teams to focus on stimulating the existing home retrofit market. DOE
anticipates making 2-4 awards for each interest area with $10 million for
the first area for up to 5 years and $15 million for the retrofit area for
2 years. Letters of intent are due Aug 24. ·
Recovery
Act: Geologic Sequestration Training and Research
(DE-FOA-0000032) invites proposals to provide training opportunities for
graduate and undergraduate students that will provide the human capital
and skills required for implementing and deploying Carbon Capture &
Sequestration (CCS) technologies. Fundamental research is needed to
advance science in: simulation and risk assessment; monitoring,
verification, and accounting; geological related analytical tools; methods
to interpret geophysical models; well completion and integrity for
long-term CO2 storage; and CO2 capture. Eligibility is restricted to
universities, colleges, and college-affiliated research institutions as
well as Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Other Minority
Institutions. DOE anticipates making 42 awards from a total funding of
$12.93 million with a maximum award of $300,000. Responses are due Aug 11.
·
Recovery
Act: Solid State Lighting U.S. Manufacturing-Round I
(DE-FOA-0000057) is announcing funding to achieve cost reduction of
solid-state lighting for general illumination through improvements in
manufacturing equipment, processes, or techniques. A secondary objective
is to maintain, in the case of light emitting diodes, or establish, in the
case of organic light emitting diodes, the manufacturing and technology
base within the US. Proposals are due Aug 24. ·
Recovery
Act: Solid-State Lighting Core-Round VI
(DE-FOA-0000082) is the sixth in a series of announcements projected to
span the next decade. As the relevant Solid-State Lighting technology base
matures, it is anticipated that the present level, applied research, will
advance to market conditioning once the targets for efficiency, cost,
longevity, stability, and control are demonstrated in a product
environment. Proposals are due Aug 10. ·
Recovery
Act: Hydroelectric Facility Modernization
(DE-FOA-0000120) is announcing a grant to develop, deploy, and test
hydropower projects that would modernize the existing hydropower
infrastructure in the U.S. and increase both the quantity and value of
hydropower generation, including environmental performance. Up to 10
awards are expected to be made. Proposals are due Aug
20. ·
Recovery
Act: Training Program Development for Commercial Building Equipment
Technicians, Building Operators, and Energy Commissioning
Agents/Auditors
(DE-FOA-0000118) is seeking applications for projects that focus on
developing training programs for various building specialists. The
objective is to enable the development of a workforce that can bring
existing commercial buildings up to their energy performance potential and
to help ensure that new commercial buildings do not fall below their
expected optimal level of performance. Applications are due is Sep 1.
Estimated total program funding is $7.5 million.
The
Department of Energy invites grant applications under the Solar America
Cities program to accelerate solar energy deployment. The selected
recipients will proactively address the solar-related information needs of
significant local markets, as well as provide a mechanism by which
individual local governments can receive and share timely information on
solar energy. One award totaling $10.5 million is anticipated. All types
of U.S. domestic entities are eligible to apply. Responses are due Oct.
15. More information regarding DE-FOA-0000086 is available at: https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/PublicSearch/Public_Opportunities.aspx
The
DOE Office of Biological and Environmental Research invites applications
for research that supports the Genomics: GTL research program.
Specifically sought are applications for: 1) systems-level studies on
regulatory and metabolic networks of microbes and microbial consortia
involved in biogeochemical cycling of carbon; 2) development of
metatranscriptomic, metaproteomic, and other genome-enabled approaches to
understand how shifts in environmental variables impact
microbially-mediated carbon cycling processes in terrestrial ecosystems;
and 3) development of methods and techniques for imaging and analysis of
microbially-mediated carbon cycling processes in terrestrial ecosystems.
Eligibility is unrestricted. Pre-applications are due Aug 25. More
information regarding DE-PS02-09ER09-25 is available at: As
part of its plan to distribute Recovery Act funds, the DOE Office of
Science invites proposals for the Early Career Research Program in
the following program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research;
Biological and Environmental Research; Basic Energy Sciences, Fusion
Energy Sciences; High Energy Physics; and Nuclear Physics. The purpose of
this program is to support the development of individual research programs
of outstanding scientists early in their careers and to stimulate research
careers in the areas supported by the office. Letters of intent are due
Aug 3. Applications must be submitted through a U.S. academic
institution. More information regarding DE-PS02-09ER09-26 is available at:
Department
of Health & Human Services (including the National Institutes of
Health) The
Food and Drug Administration invites quotes/proposals for the project
titled: Use of Social Media to Supplement and Evaluate Risk
Communication Efforts with Respect to Food-borne Outbreaks. This is a
time and materials type of contract. The purpose of the study will be to
conduct both historical and real-time monitoring and analyses of a
representative sample of social media Web sites. The period of performance
is for a base year plus 4 option years. The deadline has been extended to
Jul 23. More information regarding FDA-1056044 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/FDA/DCASC/FDA-1056044/listing.html
The
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases invites
R01 proposals for research into oxalate metabolism, transport and
homeostasis, and oxalate stone diseases. This initiative encourages
basic, clinical or epidemiological studies that utilize new and innovative
approaches to study the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of these
disorders. Eligibility is unrestricted. Standard proposal guidelines and
R01 deadlines apply. More information regarding PA-09-213 is available at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-213.html
The
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute requests R01 research proposals
to advance the understanding of normal physiology and perturbations
associated with heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) diseases and
disorders. It is anticipated that the size and duration of each award
also will vary. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent are due Aug
14; applications are due Sep 14. More information regarding PAR-09-214 is
available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-214.html
Three
institutes collectively invite R01 proposals for research into
mechanisms underlying the links between psychosocial stress, aging, the
brain and the body. Four research areas are identified: 1) aging and
how neural mechanisms respond to psychosocial stress and affect other body
systems; 2) characterizing the behavioral, psychological and social
mechanisms and pathways involved in transducing psychosocial stressors
into health outcomes; 3) how stressors modulate physiological process
underlying life-span, immune mechanisms, and metabolism; and 4) how
psychosocial stress contributes to the development or progression of
geriatric syndromes, chronic medical conditions, and disabilities in later
life. Eligibility is unrestricted. Standard proposal guidelines and R01
deadlines apply. More information regarding PA-09-216 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-216.html
The
National Institute on Aging invites R01 proposals for multidisciplinary
and interdisciplinary research to elucidate how Apolipoprotein E,
lipoprotein receptors and CNS lipid homeostasis influence brain aging and
the transition to neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease. Up to $2.5
million may be available for 4-7 awards in FY10. Eligibility is
unrestricted. Standard proposal guidelines and R01 deadlines apply. More
information regarding PA-09-217 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-217.html
The
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disease requests
R03 research proposals to provide support for clinical scientists from
underrepresented racial/ethnic backgrounds, disadvantaged backgrounds, or
clinical scientists with disabilities for small research projects in
the area of diabetes, endocrinology, metabolism, digestive diseases,
hepatology, obesity, nutrition, kidney, urology, or hematology. The
total project period cannot exceed 3 years, with annual direct costs
limited to $125,000. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent are
due Sep 16; applications are due Oct 16. More information regarding
PAR-09-223 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-223.html
The
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases and the
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development invite R01
research proposals for basic and clinical studies to address the
numerous scientific and clinical uncertainties related to the development,
treatment and prognosis of congenital obstructive uropathy, by
encouraging and facilitating research in diverse areas. Eligibility is
unrestricted. Standard proposal guidelines and R01 submission dates apply.
More information regarding PA-09-226 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-226.html The
National Institute of Nursing Research invites F31 applications for the
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award for Individual
Predoctoral Fellows in Nursing Research. The goal is to increase the
number of nurses prepared with a doctoral degree in order to meet the
demands for adequately trained behavioral, biological, and biobehavioral
scientists. Standard proposal guidelines and R01 submission dates apply.
Eligibility is open to domestic: public and private institutions of higher
education; for-profit businesses; and nonprofit organizations. More
information regarding PA-09-227 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-227.html The
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders invites
R01 proposals for research toward Proteomics in Auditory Developmental
and Disease Processes. Proteomic roadmaps display insight into the
complex interactiveness of signal transduction pathways and the
interconnectedness of protein associations. There will continue to be the
need for improved technologies and novel proteomic approaches that enhance
sensitivity and increase comprehensiveness. Standard proposal guidelines
and R01 submission dates apply. Eligibility is unrestricted. More
information regarding PA-09-228 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-228.html The
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality also invites F32 applications
for AHRQ Individual Awards for Postdoctoral Fellows in the Ruth L.
Kirschstein National Research Service Awards. The purpose is to provide
support to promising Fellowship Applicants with the potential to become
productive, independent investigators in health services research in
research areas and priorities relevant to the mission of AHRQ. Standard
proposal guidelines and F32 deadlines apply. Eligibility is limited to
public or nonprofit private organizations (including universities) or
units of state, tribal and federal governments. More information regarding
PA-09-229 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-229.html The
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism requests P30, P50, and
P60 proposals to create centers studying the nature, etiology, genetics,
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of alcohol use disorders and their
biomedical, psychosocial, and economic consequences. Eligibility is
unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due Nov 2; applications
are due Dec 2. ·
The
P30 request calls for "core" alcohol research centers, with
approximately $2-3 million available to fund 1- 2 centers, each with
direct costs not exceeding $1.25 million a year. More information
regarding RFA-AA-10-002 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AA-10-002.html
·
The
P50 request calls for "specialized" alcohol research centers, with
approximately $4-6 million available to fund 2-3 centers, each with total
costs not exceeding $1.25 million a year. More information regarding
RFA-AA-10-003 is available at: ·
The
P60 request calls for "comprehensive" alcohol research centers,
with approximately $2-4 million available to fund 2- 3 centers, each with
direct costs not exceeding $2.0 million a year. More information regarding
RFA-AA-10-004 is available at: The
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases invites U19 research
proposals to identify new HIV-1 envelope immunogens and immunization
strategies. Approximately $3 million is available to fund 2-3 research
awards. The total project period cannot exceed 5 years, and annual direct
costs cannot exceed $1 million. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of
intent are due Nov 4; applications are due Dec 4. More information
regarding RFA-AI-09-022 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-09-022.html The
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases invites U19
proposals to establish the Enterics Research Investigational Network
Cooperative Research Centers to bridge the gaps between basic,
translational, and clinical research on enteric disease agents, including
toxins. Approximately $5.4 million is available to fund 3-5 centers.
Eligibility is limited to domestic institutions. Letters of intent are due
Oct 17; applications are due Nov 17. More information regarding
RFA-AI-09-029 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-09-023.html The
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases invites R01 research
proposals for projects that will lead to new and/or novel treatments
for biodefense food-borne and water-borne diseases. Submitted
applications are to include a Product Development Plan and illustrate
collaborative partnerships between academic researchers from different
disciplines or with industry. Approximately $7.3 million is available to
support 5-10 awards. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent are
due Aug 24; applications are due Sep 23. More information regarding
RFA-AI-09-027 is available at: The
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases invites R01 research
proposals for projects that will lead to new and/or novel treatments
for NIADI-designated category A, B, or C viral pathogens. Submitted
applications are to include a Product Development Plan and illustrate
collaborative partnerships between academic researchers from different
disciplines or with industry. Approximately $7.3 million is available to
support 5-10 awards. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent are
due Aug 24; applications are due Sep 23. More information regarding
RFA-AI-09-028 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-09-028.html The
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases invites R01
proposals for Highly Innovative Tactics to Interrupt Transmission of
HIV that aim to stimulate the discovery, design and early
preclinical evaluation of highly innovative, risky but rational approaches
that could provide long-term protection from acquiring HIV infection.
NIAID intends to commit approximately $4 million in FY10 to fund 5-10
applications. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent are due Oct
2, full proposals are due Nov 3. More information regarding RFA-AI-09-037
is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-09-037.html The
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and the National
Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases invite U19 and U01
proposals for the continuation and expansion of the Consortium of Food
Allergy Research (CoFAR) and a CoFAR Statistical and Clinical Coordinating
Center. The Consortium will consist of a collaborative clinical
research program to develop new approaches to treat and prevent
IgE-mediated food allergy, including food allergy-associated anaphylaxis
and food allergy-associated eosinophilic gastrointestinal disease. A
total of $5.25 million in FY10 may be available to support up to 4 awards.
Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are due Oct 9;
full proposals are due Nov 10. More information regarding RFA-AI-09-039 is
available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-09-039.html The
National Cancer Institute requests U01 research proposals to form
biomarker developmental laboratories for studying early cancer
detection and risk assessment, and the molecular diagnosis and prognosis
of early cancer. Approximately $11 million is available to fund 20-25
centers. Eligibility is unrestricted, except regional organizations and
city, county, state and tribal governments cannot be included. Letters of
intent are due Sep 29; applications are due Oct 29. More information
regarding RFA-CA-09-017 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-09-017.html The
National Cancer Institute invites U01 research proposals to use
simulation and other modeling techniques to understand the
impact of cancer control interventions on national trends in cancer
rates. Six awards are expected to be funded, with proposals capping at
$1.3 million in annual total costs for the first year. Eligibility is
unrestricted with the exception of regional organizations and city,
county, and tribal. Letters of intent are due Oct 3; applications
are due Nov 3. More information regarding RFA-CA-09-025 is available at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-09-025.html
The
National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research invites R01
research proposals for studies toward development of an Oral Mucosal
Vaccination against HIV Infection. Five research study areas are
described in the announcement. A total of $2 million in FY10 may be
available to support 4-6 awards. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of
intent are due Nov 2; full proposals are due Dec 2. More information
regarding RFA-DE-10-001 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DE-10-001.html
The
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development invites R01
proposals on fertility preservation research, specifically projects
that characterize the risks and mechanisms of gonadal damage, elucidate
more reliable biomarkers of reproductive capacity, and examine the social,
legal, and ethical ramifications of fertility preservation technologies.
Approximately $2 million will be available in FY10 to support up to 5 new
awards. Eligibility is unrestricted. Letters of intent are due Sep 21;
applications are due Oct 20. More information regarding RFA-HD-09-009 is
available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-09-009.html
The
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development invites R24
proposals to build the research infrastructure to provide access to
collateral expertise in biomedical, behavioral, and/or psychosocial fields
that are particularly relevant to medical rehabilitation research.
Approximately $6.05 million will be available in FY10 to support up to 6
awards. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Letters of intent are
due Sep 2; applications are due Oct 1. More information regarding
RFA-HD-09-013 is available at: The
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality invites P50 applications to
develop a prospective clinical registry of orthopedic devices, drugs,
and procedures through a practice-based research collaborative and
clinical and outcomes data resource. The goal is to support the
development of a sustainable data infrastructure and to conduct rigorous
clinical and scientific research including comparative effectiveness and
safety research. One award of up to $3 million may be made. Eligibility is
limited to public or nonprofit private organizations (including
universities) or units of state, tribal and federal governments. Letters
of intent are due Sep 4; full proposals are due Sep 23. More
information regarding RFA-HS-10-008 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-10-008.html The
National Institute of Mental Health is seeking R01 and R21 research
proposals to investigate the role of sensitive periods in the
development of cognitive or affective function and behaviors relevant to
psychiatric disorders. Sensitive periods are periods during which the
developing brain is maximally sensitive to environmental influences that
confer risk or resilience. For both the R01 and R21 solicitations, NIMH
has available $5 million to fund 10-15 grants. Eligibility is
unrestricted. Letters of intent are due Sep 20; applications are due Oct
20. More information on the R01 proposal, RFA-MH-10-010, is available at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-10-010.html.
For the R21 proposals, RFA-MH-10-011 is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-10-011.html.
On
or about Jul 21, the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control,
will invite proposals exclusively from small businesses with a NAICS code
541720 to examine the relationship between alcohol policies and
violence. This will be done by conducting statistical analysis of
previously collected national survey data and publicly available data on
alcohol policy at the state level. The performance period will be 18
months. A single Firm-Fixed Price Contract will be awarded. More
information regarding 2009-Q-11282 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/CDCP/PGOA/2009-Q-11282/listing.html
On
or about Jul 23, the National Heart Lung, and Blood Institutes will invite
proposals from organizations with the ability to serve as a Data
Coordinating Center capable of conducting administrative guidance,
oversight, and support of a multi-center Randomized Evaluation of VAD
Intervention before Inotropic Therapy feasibility clinical study. One
5-year contract award is anticipated. More information regarding
NHLBI-HV-10-14 is available at: https://www.fbo.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NHLBI/NHLBI-HV-10-14/listing.html
National
Academies National
Council on Disability National
Endowment for the Humanities Funding Opportunities from
Foundations for R&D Alzheimer's
Drug Discovery Foundation The
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation also offers venture philanthropy to
provide translational funding to rapidly accelerate the discovery and
development of drugs to prevent, treat and cure Alzheimer's disease,
related dementias and cognitive aging. There are 4 different
programs in the announcement: 1) Academic Drug Discovery; 2) Academic Drug
Development; 3) Biotechnology Development; and 4) Biotechnology Founders
Technology Transfer. Using a venture capital model, the Foundation seeks a
return on investment for all of its grants based on the achievement of
scientific milestones. Funds returned to the Foundation are reinvested in
more research projects. More information is available at: http://www.alzdiscovery.org/pdf/ADDF_General_RFP.pdf
Funding Opportunities for
TBED Initiatives Department
of Commerce ·
The
Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) will award $4.0
billion in grants for deploying broadband infrastructure in unserved and
underserved areas in the United States, enhancing broadband capacity at
public computer centers, and promoting sustainable broadband adoption
projects. One of the objectives of the program is to support projects that
"provide broadband access, education, awareness, training, equipment, and
support to community anchor institutions. or job-creating strategic
facilities located in state- or federally-designated economic development
areas." Applications to fund broadband infrastructure projects in areas
which are at least 75% rural are required to be submitted to USDA Rural
Utilities Service for consideration under the Broadband Initiatives
Program. Applications will be accepted until Aug 14. ·
The
State Broadband Data Program is a competitive,
merit-based matching grant program that will fund projects that collect
comprehensive and accurate state-level broadband mapping data, develop
state-level broadband maps, aid in the development and maintenance of a
national broadband map, and fund statewide initiatives directed at
broadband planning. A 20% nonfederal match is required. Each state may
have only a single eligible entity. Applications will be accepted until
Aug 14. Department
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