arts/humanities/international grants program sep 05 p. 6 ... reading and writing education research...

June 10, 2013

This publication includes deadline dates for the month of September 2013 and late announcements for the months of August 2013 and July 2013. Proposals submitted by a referenced target date will be included in a particular review cycle, while those received after the target date will be held for the next review cycle. It is advisable to contact the program staff cited in each listing to obtain all available information.Those deadlines marked by an asterisk (**) are tentative. In some cases, these are specific dates that may change depending on the timing of the deadline notices and in others, we have listed just the month during which a deadline is expected. Deadlines marked by a double plus sign (++) are target dates.

Arts/Humanities/International

American Academy in BerlinResidential Fellowship: Berlin Prize p. 1Sep 02

Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual ArtsCuratorial Grant Program p. 1Sep 01

Chiang Ching-kuo FoundationConference/Seminar/Workshop Grants and Publication Subsidies p. 1Sep 15

Eisenhower FoundationAbilene Travel Grants Program p. 1Sep 30

Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt InstituteGrants-in- Aid at The Roosevelt Library p. 2Sep 15

Gerald R. Ford Library and MuseumResearch Travel Grants Program p. 2Sep 15

Graham FoundationGrant Programs p. 2Sep 15

J.M. Kaplan FundFurthermore Grants in Publishing p. 2Sep 01

John Simon Guggenheim Memorial FoundationFellowships to Assist Research and Artistic Creation p. 3Sep 19

Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and MuseumResearch Fellowships p. 3Sep 15

National Archives and Records AdministrationGrant Programs p. 3Sep 05

National Endowment for the HumanitiesDFG/NEH Bilateral Digital Humanities Program p. 3Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants p. 4Sep 12Documenting Endangered Languages p. 4Sep 16Enduring Questions p. 4Sep 12

Summer Stipends p. 4Sep 26New York Public Library

Dorothy and Lewis Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers Fellowships p. 5Sep 27Tinker Foundation

Institutional Grants p. 5Sep 15U.S. Institute of Peace

Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace p. 5Sep 06United States-Japan Foundation

Grant Programs p. 5Jul 15University of Queensland

Travel Awards for International Collaborative Research p. 6Aug **Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

East European Studies (EES) p. 6Sep 01Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation

Dissertation Fellowships in Women's Studies p. 6Sep **

Education/Human and Community Development

American Educational Research AssociationAERA Grants Program p. 6Sep 05

American Hotel and Lodging Educational FoundationResearch/Project Funding and Academic Scholarships p. 7Sep 01

Calvin K. Kazanjian Economics Foundation, Inc.Economic Literacy Grants Program p. 7Sep 15

General Service FoundationGrant Programs p. 7Sep 01

Institute of Museum and Library ServicesLaura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program p. 7Sep 15

Law School Admission CouncilLSAC Research Grant Program p. 8Sep 01

Online Computer Library Center, Inc.OCLC/ALISE Library and Information Science Research Grants p. 8Sep 15

U.S. Department of AgricultureRural Cooperative Development Grants Program (RCDG) p. 8Jul 15

U.S. Department of EducationCognition and Student Learning p. 8Sep 04Early Learning Programs and Policies p. 9Sep 04Education Research and Development Centers p. 9Sep 04Education Technology p. 9Sep 04Effective Teachers and Effective Teaching p. 9Sep 04English Learners p. 10Sep 04Improving Education Systems: Policies, Organization, Management, and Lea p. 10Sep 04Mathematics and Science Education Research p. 10Sep 04Partnerships and Collaborations Focused on Problems of Practice or Policy p. 10Sep 04

Postsecondary and Adult Education Research p. 11Sep 04Reading and Writing Education Research p. 11Sep 04Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences p. 11Sep 04Social and Behavioral Context for Academic Learning p. 11Sep 04Statistical and Research Methodology in Education p. 12Sep 04Enhanced Assessment Instruments p. 12Jul 08NIDRR: Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers p. 12Jul 19

U.S. Department of JusticeGang Prevention and Mentoring Programs p. 12Jul 01

U.S. Department of the TreasuryLow Income Taxpayer Clinics p. 13Jul 12

Health/Mental Health

A.S.P.E.N. Rhoads Research FoundationNutrition Research Grants Program p. 13Sep 09

Administration for Children and FamiliesBasic Center Program p. 13Jul 22Child Care Research Partnership Grants p. 13Jul 15

Agency for Healthcare Research and QualityHealth Services Research on Preventing Healthcare-Assoc. Infections p. 14Sep 25Partnerships in Implementing Patient Safety II p. 14Sep 25

American Academy of Family PhysiciansJoint Grants, Research Stimulation Awards, & Visiting Professorships p. 14Sep 03

American Philosophical SocietyDaland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation p. 14Sep 16

American Psychological AssociationDissertation Research Awards p. 15Sep 16

Arthritis FoundationResearch Support p. 15Aug 30

Burroughs Wellcome FundGrant Programs p. 15Sep 03

Christopher and Dana Reeve FoundationQuality of Life Grants p. 15Sep 03 ++

Cystic Fibrosis FoundationResearch and Training Grants p. 16Sep 11

International Myeloma FoundationBrian D. Novis Research Grants p. 16Aug 01

Ittleson FoundationGrants Program (Public Policy for AIDS, the Environ., & Mental Health) p. 16Aug 31

Leukemia and Lymphoma SocietyAcademic Grants p. 16Sep 15

Lymphoma Research FoundationPostdoctoral Fellowships and Career Development Grants p. 17Sep 05

National Institutes of HealthNIH Director's Transformative Research Awards p. 17Sep 15 **NIH Instrumentation Grants p. 17Sep 13Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics: Courses p. 17Sep 25NHLBI Investigator-Initiated Resource-Related Research Projects p. 18Sep 25Network/Infrastructure Support for Interdisciplinary Aging Research p. 18Sep 25NIA MSTEM: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research through Undergrad E p. 18Sep 25Research on Alcohol and HIV/AIDS p. 18Sep 07 **NIAID Science Education Awards p. 19Sep 25Enhancing Developmental Biology Research at Undergraduate Institutions p. 19Sep 10Interventions for SIDS and Other Sleep Related Infant Deaths p. 19Sep 13NICHD: Educational Programs p. 19Sep 25Research in Biomedicine and Agriculture Using Domestic Animal Species p. 20Sep 24AIDS-Science Track Award for Research Transition (A-START) p. 20Sep 07Diversity-Promoting Institutions Drug Abuse Research Program p. 20Sep 09Substance Use and Abuse, Risky Decision Making and HIV/AIDS p. 20Sep 07Enhancing Zebrafish Research with Research Tools and Techniques p. 21Sep 19MBRS Support of Continuous Research (SCORE) p. 21Sep 25HIV Infection of the Central Nervous System p. 21Sep 07Technologies for Healthy Independent Living p. 21Sep 19

Oncology Nursing SocietyResearch and Career Development Awards p. 22Jul 01

Paralyzed Veterans of America Research FoundationResearch Grants p. 22Sep 01 **

Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers of America FoundationFellowships, Awards, and Grants p. 22Sep 01

Robert Wood Johnson FoundationHealth & Society Scholars p. 22Sep 20

Scleroderma FoundationNew and Established Investigator Grants p. 23Sep 15

Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.TSA Research Grants p. 23Sep 06 ++

U.S. Department of DefenseAutism Research Program p. 23Jul 02Defense Medical Research and Development Program p. 23Jul 03Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Program p. 24Jul 31Lung Cancer Research Program p. 24Jul 09Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program p. 24Jul 16

Science/Engineering

Dreyfus FoundationSenior Scientist Mentor Program p. 24Sep 11

Fats and Proteins Research Foundation, Inc.Research Grant Program p. 25Sep 15 **

National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationResearch Opportunities in Aeronautics p. 25Aug 01

Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) p. 25Aug **Keck Observatory Guest Observer Program p. 25Sep **

National Science FoundationInnovation Corps (I-Corps) Program p. 26Sep 16Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (SaTC) p. 26Sep 30Water Sustainability and Climate (WSC) p. 26Sep 10Advances in Biological Informatics (ABI) p. 26Aug 13Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP) p. 27Sep **Biomedical Engineering (BME) p. 27Sep 17Biophotonics p. 27Sep 17Biotechnology, Biochemical, and Biomass Engineering (BBBE) p. 27Sep 17Catalysis and Biocatalysis p. 28Sep 17Chemical and Biological Separations (CBS) p. 28Sep 17General and Age-Related Disabilities Engineering (GARDE) p. 28Sep 17Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics p. 28Sep 17Nano-Biosensing p. 29Sep 17Process and Reaction Engineering p. 29Sep 17Research in Engineering Education p. 29Sep 19Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program (I/UCRC) p. 29Sep 27Cooperative Studies of Earth's Deep Interior (CSEDI) p. 30Sep 23 ++Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (FRG) p. 30Sep 20Division of Chemistry Unsolicited Proposals p. 30Sep 30Science of Science & Innovation Policy (SciSIP) p. 30Sep 09Geography and Spatial Sciences (GSS) p. 31Sep 05Science of Organizations (SoO) p. 31Sep 03 ++

U.S. Department of AgricultureFood and Agriculture Sciences National Needs Fellowships p. 31Aug **IREECG: National Integrated Water Quality Program p. 31Jul 10U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD) p. 32Sep 16Risk Management Education and Outreach Partnerships Program p. 32Jul 22

U.S. Department of CommerceEconomic Development Assistance Programs p. 32Sep 13Hurricane Forecast Improvement Project p. 32Jul 15

U.S. Department of DefenseMinerva Research Initiative (MRI) p. 33Sep **Research and Educational Program for HBCUs and MSIs p. 33Jul 26DARPA: Defense Sciences Office p. 33Jul 23NGA University Research Initiative (NURI) p. 33Sep 30ONR: Long Range Broad Agency Announcement p. 34Sep 30STEM for K-12 and Institutions of Higher Education p. 34Sep 30Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program p. 34Sep 24Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program p. 34Sep 24

U.S. Department of EnergyFuel Cell Technologies Program p. 35Aug **Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) p. 35Sep 03Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) p. 35Sep 03Office of Science Financial Assistance Program p. 35Sep 30

U.S. Environmental Protection AgencySmall Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program p. 36Jul 17

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Linda Anthony, Editor

Agency: American Academy in Berlin

Program: Residential Fellowship: Berlin Prize

Next Deadline: Sep 02, 2013

CFDA Number:Contact: Program Office

14 East 60th StreetSuite 604New York, NY 10022212/588-1755

Supports emerging as well as established scholars, writers and professionals wishing to engage in independent study in Berlin. Around 24 Berlin Prizes are conferred annually. Prizes have been awarded to scholars working in various disciplines, including history, political science, literature, economics, art history, musicology, anthropology, law and linguistics. A stipend up to $5,000 per month. Is available. Only U.S.candidates are eligible to apply. Applicants must have a PhD or equivalent by the time of application. See http://www.americanacademy.de/home/fellows/applications/ for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts

Program: Curatorial Grant Program


CFDA Number:Contact: Rachel Bers, Acting Program Director

65 Bleecker Street7th FloorNew York, NY 10012-2420212/387-7555

Supports curatorial programs at museums, artists' organizations and other cultural organizations that originate innovative and scholarly presentations of contemporary visual art. Projects may include exhibitions, catalogs, education, audience development, and other related activities. Also supports creation of work through artist in residence programs, the work of choreographers and performing artists when the visual arts are an element of a production, and equitable access to resources. Awards range from $10,000-$200,000. Annual deadlines are 3/1 and 9/1. See http://www.warholfoundation.org for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation

Program: Conference/Seminar/Workshop Grants and Publication Subsidies


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Hsing-Wei Lee, Director

American Regional Office8361 B Greensboro DriveMcLean, VA 22102703/903-7460

Supports the study of Chinese culture and society. Conference/Seminar/Workshop Grants provide up to $25,000 for institutions to host conferences and workshops on specific subjects related to Chinese studies. Publication Subsidies (up to $10,000) are for the publication of scholarly works related to the goals of the foundation. Limited submission: one application per department per competition. See http://www.cckf.org/e-dornation.htm for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Eisenhower Foundation

Program: Abilene Travel Grants Program


CFDA Number:Contact: David Haight, Archivist

Dwight D. Eisenhower Library200 SE Fourth Street, PO Box 295Abilene, KS 67410785/263-4751

Supports travel to Abilene, Kansas, not to exceed $1,000, where researchers may use the Dwight D. Eisenhower presidential library. Allows research of primary sources in history, government, economics, communications, and international affairs. Annual deadlines are 2/28 and 9/30. See http://www.eisenhower.archives.gov/research/travel_grants.html for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute

Program: Grants-in- Aid at The Roosevelt Library


CFDA Number:Contact: Chairman, Grants Committee (ext. 261)

Research Office511 Albany Post RoadHyde Park, NY 12538845/229-8114

Support small grants-in-aid up to $2,500 for research on the "Roosevelt years" or closely related subjects. Funds are awarded to defray living, travel, and related expenses while conducting research at the Roosevelt Library. Preference for young scholars and to scholars from emerging democracies and the Third World. Annual deadlines are 2/15 and 9/15. See http://newdeal.feri.org/FERI/gnt.htm for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum

Program: Research Travel Grants Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Jeremy Schmidt, Grants Coordinator

Research Office1000 Beal AvenueAnn Arbor, MI 48109-2114734/205-0578

Provides approximately 10 awards of up to $2,000 for travel and living expenses to use the library's archival materials relating to 1960-70s U.S. domestic and economic policies, foreign affairs and national politics. In addition, one $5,000 award is given annually to one individual to support dissertation research on an aspect of the U.S. political process during the latter part of the 20th Century. Annual deadlines are 3/15 and 9/15. See http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/library/foundationgrants.asp for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Graham Foundation

Program: Grant Programs


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Stephanie Whitlock, Program Officer

Madlener House4 West Burton PlaceChicago, IL 60610-1416312/787-4071

Offers two types of grants in architecture and its role in the arts, culture, and society: Production and Presentation Grants, and Research and Development Grants. These fund individuals in support of production-related expenses necessary to take a project from conceptualization to realization and public presentation and provide seed money for research-related expenses. Also supports organizations to asist with production and presentation of significant programs about architecture and the designed environment. February deadline is for organizations; September deadline for individuals. See http://www.grahamfoundation.org/foundation/grantguidelines.asp for details.

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Agency: J.M. Kaplan Fund

Program: Furthermore Grants in Publishing


CFDA Number:Contact: Ann Birckmayer, Administrator

PO Box 667518 Warren StreetHudson, NY 12534518/828-8900

Supports nonfiction book publishing about the city; natural and historic resources; art, architecture, and design; cultural history; and civil liberties and other public issues of the day. Grants apply to writing, research, editing, design, indexing, photography, illustration, and printing and binding. Makes grants between $500 and $15,000. There is some emphasis on New York City and State. Proposals to which a publisher is already committed are usually preferred. Annual deadlines are 3/1 and 9/1. See http://www.furthermore.org/ for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation

Program: Fellowships to Assist Research and Artistic Creation


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Program Staff

90 Park AvenueNew York, NY 10016212/687-4470

Provides individual fellowships averaging $40,000 each to further the development of exceptional scholars and professionals in all fields (natural and social sciences, humanities, and creative arts) but not to performing artists. The foundation will provide fellowships to composers but not conductors, singers, or instrumentalists; choreographers but not dancers; filmmakers, playwrights, and performance artists who create their own work but not actors or theater directors. Scholars from the U.S. and Canada should apply by 9/19 annually. See http://www.gf.org for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Lyndon Baines Johnson Library and Museum

Program: Research Fellowships


CFDA Number:Contact: Stephanie Savage, Grants and Programs

CoordinatorLibrary Archives2313 Red River StreetAustin, TX 78705512/232-2280

Supports short-term research at the Johnson Library, which houses the papers of LBJ's career. Harry Middleton Fellowship in Presidential Studies offers $5000 supports scholarly work in presidential studies and to honor Mr. Middleton’s contributions to the Presidential library system. Moody Research Grants offer $2500 to help defray living, travel and related expenses incurred while conducting research at the LBJ Library during the grant period. See http://www.lbjlibrary.org/research for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: National Archives and Records Administration



CFDA Number: 89.003Contact: Alexander Lorch, Program Officer

8601 Adelphi RoadCollege Park, MD 20740202/357-5101

Supports archival projects, editing projects, educational programs, fellowships, publication grants, and projects dealing with electronic records including digitization. All projects must help to identify, preserve, publish, and increase public access to non-federal sources that document the history of the United States. Deadlines are usually in June, September and October annually with optional drafts for some programs due two months in advance. See http://www.archives.gov/nhprc/announcement/ for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities

Program: DFG/NEH Bilateral Digital Humanities Program

Next Deadline:

CFDA Number: 45.169Contact: Jennifer Serventi, Senior Program

OfficerOffice of Digital Humanities1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20506202/606-8395

Supports instiitutional partnerships that contribute to developing and implementing digital infrastructures and services for humanities research. Provides up to three years in the following areas: innovative methods; digital research resources; ensuring sustainability of existing digital resources; creating new digital modes of scholarly communication; and publishing and developing models and case studies. Each application must be sponsored by at least one eligible German individual or institution, and at least one U.S. institution. Currently on hold - no offering in 2013. See http://www.neh.gov/grants/odh/nehdfg-bilateral-digital-humanities-program Email: [email protected]

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Program: Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants


CFDA Number:Contact: Jennifer Serventi, Senior Program

OfficerOffice of Digital Humanities1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington, DC 20506202/606-8401

Supports planning or initial stages of digital initiatives in all areas of the humanities. Start-Up Grants may involve: research that brings new digital approaches to the humanities; new digital modes of publication; exploration of digital approaches to preserve, archive, and make accessible traditional and "new media" resources in the humanities; planning new digital tools; and programs addressing emerging digital technologies in education settings. Can choose between Level I awards of up to $30,000 and Level II awards of up to $60,000. E-mail: [email protected] See http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/digitalhumanitiesstartup.html for details.

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Program: Documenting Endangered Languages


CFDA Number: 47.075Contact: Helen Aguera, Senior Program Officer

Preservation & Access1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20506202/606-8573

NEH and NSF support projects to develop and advance knowledge concerning endangered human languages. Project grants (up to three years) and fellowships (six-12 months) exploit advances in information technology to address the imminent death of an estimated half of the 6,000 to 7,000 currently used human languages. Supports fieldwork and other activities relevant to recording, documenting and archiving endangered languages. See http://tinyurl.com/8xdbsrv and http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12816 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Enduring Questions


CFDA Number:Contact: Rasmi Simhan, Program Analyst

Education Division1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20506202/606-8463

Provides support for new humanities courses at the undergraduate level. May be taught by faculty from any field in the humanities or outside the humanities, provided that humanities sources are central to course content. Courses must reflect intellectual pluralism; draw on readings from different periods. Award of up to $38,000 depending on number of project directors. The new course must be taught at least twice (requires administrator sign-off). See http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/EnduringQuestions.html for details. Email: [email protected] OR [email protected]

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Program: Summer Stipends


CFDA Number: 45.160Contact: Division of Research Programs

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NWRoom 318Washington, DC 20506202/606-8200

Provides $6,000 for two consecutive months (normally, but not always, in the summer) of full-time, advanced research and writing that contributes to scholarly knowledge or to the public's understanding of the humanities. Awards usually result in publications. All scholars, including university faculty and staff, are eligible. Limited submission: campuses may nominate a maximum of two faculty members at any level per competition. Recipients of fellowships of over $15,000 in the past three academic years are not eligible. See http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/stipends.html for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: New York Public Library

Program: Dorothy and Lewis Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers Fellowships


CFDA Number:Contact: Heike Kordish, Director, Humanities &

Social ScienceStephen A. Schwarzman BuildingFifth Avenue and 42nd Street, Room 225New York, NY 10018-2788212/930-0830

Supports scholars and writers--including academics, independent scholars, journalists, novelists, other creative writers--and scientists and lawyers engaged with the humanities, whose projects require access to the collections at the NYPL's Stephen A. Schwarzman Building. Supports 15 fellows, each of whom receives a stipend of $65,000, an office, a computer and full access to the library’s physical and electronic resources. The center also supports joint fellowships with the ACLS. See http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/36/node/29202 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Tinker Foundation

Program: Institutional Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Karen Nassi, Program Officer (ext. 128)

55 East 59th StreetNew York, NY 10022212/421-6858

Supports conferences, workshops, and research projects that address Democratic Governance, Sustainable Resource Management, U.S. Policy toward Latin America, Antarctica Science and Policy, and Education. The foundation encourages collaboration among organizations in the U.S., Latin America, Spain, and Portugal. Letters of intent are strongly encouraged before the annual deadlines. See http://www.tinker.org/content/institutional-grants for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Institute of Peace

Program: Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Associate Vice President

1200 17th Street, NWSuite 200Washington, DC 20036-3011202/457-1700

Senior Fellowships (9/6/13) are awarded to professionals in the broad areas of international peace and conflict management. Program is open to individuals with national or international stature in conflict resolution and mid-career professionals. Senior Fellows work in residence at USIP in Washington, D.C. for up to 10 months for up to $100,000. Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowship Awards (12/13/13) provide $20,000 for 10 months of writing or field research. Must have completed all Ph.D. coursework. See http://www.usip.org/gf.html for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: United States-Japan Foundation


Next Deadline: Jul 15, 2013

CFDA Number: N/AContact: David Janes, Director of Foundation

Grants145 East 32nd StreetNew York, NY 10016212/481-8757

Supports cooperation between the U.S. and Japan through three programs: Communication/Public Opinion funds projects that raise awareness and address issues that affect bilateral relations and stimulate quality media coverage of relevant issues; Pre-college Education supports improved instruction about Japan in U.S. schools and the U.S. in Japanese schools through creative curriculum development and teacher training; and U.S. Japan Policy funds projects in such areas as security, trade relations, environmental protection, energy, science and technology. Deadline is for required LOIs. See http://www.us-jf.org for updates. Email:[email protected]

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Agency: University of Queensland

Program: Travel Awards for International Collaborative Research

Next Deadline: Aug 2013 (tentative)

CFDA Number: N/AContact: Contacts vary

The University of QueenslandQueensland, 4072 Australia

Enables distinguished researchers to travel to the University of Queensland for collaborative projects. Assistance is available to scholars actively engaged in research that will contribute substantially to research activities in the nominated department. Grantees should spend at least four weeks during an academic semester at Queensland. Prospective applicants should write to the director of the appropriate School/Centre/ Institute to obtain specific program details. August 2013 deadline expected. See http://www.uq.edu.au/research/rrtd/grants-internal-travel-awards for updates.

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Agency: Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars

Program: East European Studies (EES)


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Christian Ostermann, Director

One Woodrow Wilson Plaza1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20004-3027202/691-4222

Supports scholarships for Ph.D. and post-doctoral research in the fields of social sciences and humanities with a regional focus on Central and Eastern Europe, including the Baltic states. Research Grants provide support for new researchers or for scholars whose careers have been interrupted or delayed (12/1). Summer Research Scholarships (3/1) and Short-term Research Scholarship (3/1; 6/1; 9/1; 12/1) also available. See http://www.wilsoncenter.org/collection/grant-opportunities for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation

Program: Dissertation Fellowships in Women's Studies

Next Deadline: Sep 2013 (tentative)

CFDA Number: N/AContact: Susan Billmaier, Assistant Program

Director (ext. 310)PO Box 5281Princeton, NJ 08543-5281609/452-7007

Supports significant research about women that crosses disciplinary, regional or cultural boundaries. Previous fellows have explored: women’s role in African American adult literacy; women’s sports; militarism and the education of American women. Candidates must have completed all pre-dissertation requirements, including approval of the dissertation proposal. Fellows receive up to $3,000 for expenses connected with the dissertation. Grant competition will open in Fall 2013 with increased number of awards and amounts. See http://www.woodrow.org/higher-education-fellowships/women_gender/index.php for details when updated. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: American Educational Research Association

Program: AERA Grants Program


CFDA Number:Contact: George Wimberly, Director of Social

Justice and Professional Development1430 K Street, NWSuite 1200Washington, DC 20005202/238-3225

Supports the development of U.S. education researchers using NCES and NSF data sets for basic, policy and applied research. Programs include: Research Grants (up to $20,000 for one-year projects, or up to $35,000 for two-year projects) and Dissertation Grants (up to $20,000 for one-year projects). Education Research Conference Program and Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop also may be available. See http://tinyurl.com/7u2aelq for updates. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation

Program: Research/Project Funding and Academic Scholarships


CFDA Number:Contact: Michelle Poinelli, Senior VP of

Foundation Programs1201 New York Avenue, NWSuite 600Washington, DC 20005202/289-3181

Supports hospitality research and projects that benefit the lodging industry. Proposals must address industry problems, have broad geographical appeal, and contribute to prosperity of the industry. Unsolicited applications for research grants are accepted 3/1 and 9/1 annually. Several scholarships are also available to support students pursuing a degree in hospitality management (5/1 annually). Students must be enrolled in hospitality management programs. Professional develoment scholarships are available quarterly for those already working in the hotel industry. See http://www.ahlef.org/content.aspx?id=18194 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Calvin K. Kazanjian Economics Foundation, Inc.

Program: Economic Literacy Grants Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Managing Director

Grants AdministrationPO Box 300Dallas, PA 18612-0300570/675-7074

Supports a wide range of projects aimed at increasing economic literacy, especially the best way to teach the subject (research, curriculum development); the impact of economic education (policy studies, measurement of economic understanding); and encouragement of youth/young adults to participate in the economic system after finishing school (research, conferences, outreach programs). New strategies for teaching economics including on-line and web-based instruction is of interest. Preference for national projects. Annual deadlines are 2/15 and 9/15. See http://www.kazanjian.org/grants/apply for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: General Service Foundation



CFDA Number: N/AContact: Sara Samuels, Grants Manager (ext. 3)

557 North Mill StreetSuite 201Aspen, CO 81611970/920-6834

Supports the following project areas: Human Rights and Economic Justice (promotes and creates good jobs with living wages for workers, including low-wage workers, in the U.S. and Mexico); Reproductive Justice (advances the health and well-being of women and girls); and Colorado Program (builds collaborations for equity and justice amoung key stakeholders in Colorado). Deadlines apply to required LOIs; full proposals are by invitation only. See http://www.generalservice.org/ for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services

Program: Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program


CFDA Number:Contact: Mary Alice Ball, Senior Program Officer

Office of Library Services1800 M Street NW, 9th FloorWashington, DC 20036202/653-4730

Supports efforts to recruit and educate the next generation of librarians and the faculty who will prepare them for careers in library science. Also supports grants for research related to library education and library staffing needs, curriculum development and continuing education and training. All types of libraries, except federal and for-profit libraries, may apply. Awards range from $50,000-$500,000. Most apps require cost sharing of at least one-half of the total cost of the project. Funded proposals available http://tinyurl.com/dywldp8 See http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/21centuryLibrarian.shtm for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Law School Admission Council

Program: LSAC Research Grant Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Ann Gallagher, Program Officer

662 Penn StreetPO Box 40Newtown, PA 18940-0040215/968-1258

Supports empirical research on legal education in the U.S., Canada, and Australia. Projects may focus on any of a variety of topics, methodologies, and time frames. Projects may be cross-sectional or longitudinal and involve surveys, experiments, correlation studies, systematic observational studies, etc. Researchers need not be on law school faculties. Interdisciplinary research teams are encouraged. Awards are made to institutions, not to individuals and are up to $200,000. Annual deadlines are 2/1 and 9/1. Other programs available. Email: [email protected] See http://www.lsac.org/LSACResources/Grants/lsac-legal-education-grant-program.asp

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Agency: Online Computer Library Center, Inc.

Program: OCLC/ALISE Library and Information Science Research Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Diane Morris, Program Officer

Office of Research6565 Kilgour PlaceDublin, OH 43017-3395614/764-6487

Supports independent research that helps librarians integrate new technologies into areas of traditional competence and contributes to a better understanding of the information environment and user expectations and behaviors. Eligibility is limited to faculty in schools of library and informaion science. Encourages international proposals and collaborative projects. Cost sharing is not required, but institutional support of projects is expected. Offers three awards of up to $15,000. Annual deadline is 9/15. See http://www.oclc.org/programsandresearch/grants/default.htm for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Program: Rural Cooperative Development Grants Program (RCDG)


CFDA Number: 10.446Contact: Varies by state

Rural Development1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20250

Provides grants to non-profit companies and IHEs to improve economic conditions in rural areas through cooperative development by coordinating activities that retain rural businesses, facilitate cooperatives, generate employment, improve marketing opportunities and provide technical assistance. In FY 13, $6.5 million is available. Matching requirement 25 percent (5 percent for 1994 institutions). See http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/BCP_RCDG.html for details and contacts.

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Agency: U.S. Department of Education

Program: Cognition and Student Learning


CFDA Number: 84.305AContact: Erin Higgins, Program Officer

555 New Jersey Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20208202/208-3749

Supports research that uses recent advances in cognitive science to address significant educational problems in order to establish a scientific foundation for educational practice by supporting research on key processes of attention, memory, and reasoning that are essential for academic achievement. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ for Education Research Programs for details including the special education version of this program (84.324A, no FY 14 competition). Email: [email protected]

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Program: Early Learning Programs and Policies


CFDA Number: 84.324AContact: Caroline Ebanks, Program Officer

555 New Jersey Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20208 202/219-1410

Program intends to contribute to improvement of school readiness skills (e.g., pre-reading, early mathematical skills, language, vocabulary, social skills) of prekindergarten children. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ for Education Research Programs for details including special education version of this program (84.324A--Early Intervention and Early Learning in Special Education, no FY 14 competition). Email: [email protected]

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Program: Education Research and Development Centers


CFDA Number: 84.305CContact: Katina Stapleton, Program Officer


Supports research and development centers and intends for these centers to contribute significantly to the solution of education problems in the U.S. by engaging in research, development, evaluation, and national leadership activities aimed at improving the education system, and ultimately, student achievement. FY 14 topics are Developmental Education Assessment and Instruction and Knowledge Utilization. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ for details including special education version (84.324C, no FY 14 competition). Email: [email protected]

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Program: Education Technology


CFDA Number: 84.305AContact: Jonathan Levy, Program Officer


Supports research on education technology tools that are designed to provide or support instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, or science (including pre-reading, pre-writing, early mathematics, and early science) or to provide professional development for teachers related to instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, or science. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ for Education Research Programs for details including the special education version of this program (84.324A, no FY 14 competition). Email: [email protected]

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Program: Effective Teachers and Effective Teaching


CFDA Number: 84.305AContact: Wai-Ying Chow, Program Officer


This program will identify effective strategies for improving the performance of classroom teachers in ways that increase student learning and school achievement in reading, writing, mathematics and the sciences for K-12 students. The long term outcomes of this program will be an array of programs, assessments, and strategies that have been demonstrated to be effective for improving and assessing teacher quality in ways that are linked to increases in student achievement. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ for Education Research Programs for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: English Learners


CFDA Number: 84.305AContact: Karen Douglas, Program Officer


IES intends to contribute to improvement of academic achievement in reading, writing, mathematics, or science, as well as other school outcomes (e.g., graduation rates, access to postsecondary education) for students who are English learners (EL). The long-term outcome of this program will be an array of tools and strategies that have been documented to be effective for improving academic outcomes for EL students. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ for Education Research Programs for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Improving Education Systems: Policies, Organization, Management, and Leadership


CFDA Number: 84.305AContact: Katina Stapleton, Program Officer


Supports the improvement of student learning through direct improvements in the organization and management of schools and education systems and through the establishment of policies intended to foster such improvements. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ for Education Research Programs for details including the special education version of this program (Special Education Policy, Finance, and Systems--84.324A, no FY 14 competition). Email: [email protected]

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Program: Mathematics and Science Education Research


CFDA Number: 84.305AContact: Christina Chhin, Program Officer


Supports research that will identify and support new and ongoing interventions in mathematics and science education that improve math achievement for all students in K-12 and close the achievement gap in these academic areas. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ for Education Research Programs for details including the special education version of this program (84.324A, no FY 14 competition). Email: [email protected]

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Program: Partnerships and Collaborations Focused on Problems of Practice or Policy


CFDA Number: 84.305HContact: Allen Ruby, Program Officer


New program that seeks to improve the quality of education for all students through advancing the understanding of and practices for teaching, learning and organizing education systems. FY 14 topics are Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships in Education Research, Continuous Improvement in Education Research, and Evaluation of State and Local Education Programs and Policies. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/index.asp#current for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Postsecondary and Adult Education Research


CFDA Number: 84.305AContact: Hiromi Ono, Program Officer


Supports the improvement of reading, writing, and numeracy skills of learners in adult education programs; the enhancement of targeted learning outcomes of postsecondary students; and the increase in access to, persistence in, and completion of postsecondary education. The long-term outcome of this program will be an array of tools and strategies that have been documented to be effective for improving education outcomes of adult learners and postsecondary students at the college level.See http://ies.ed.gov/funding for Education Research Programs for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Reading and Writing Education Research


CFDA Number: 84.305AContact: Rebecca McGill-Wilkinson, Program

Officer555 New Jersey Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20208-5573202/208-0638

Supports projects to expand scientific knowledge of how students develop proficient levels of reading and writing comprehension, how reading and writing comprehension can be taught most optimally, and how it can be assessed in ways that reflect and advance current understanding of reading and writing comprehension and its development. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ for Education Research Programs for details, including the special education version of this program (84.324A, no FY 14 competition) which includes language development. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Research Training Programs in the Education Sciences


CFDA Number: 84.305BContact: Katina Stapleton, Program Officer

555 New Jersey Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20208202/ 219-2154

Supports research training programs in the education sciences to increase the supply of scientists and researchers in education who are prepared to conduct rigorous evaluation studies, develop and evaluate new products and approaches that are grounded in a science of learning, and design and validate tests and measures. FY 14 topics are Predoctoral Interdisciplinary Research Training, Methods Training for Education Researchers, and Training in Education Research Use and Practice. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding for details, including the special education version of this program (84.324B, no FY 14 competition). Email: [email protected]

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Program: Social and Behavioral Context for Academic Learning


CFDA Number: 84.305AContact: Emily Doolittle, Program Officer


Supports research on interventions designed to improve social skills and behaviors that support academic and other important school-related outcomes (e.g. attendance, high school graduation rates) in typically developing students in K-12. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ for Education Research Programs for details including the special education version of this program (84.324A--Social and Behavioral Outcomes to Support Learning, no FY 14 competition). Email: [email protected]

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Program: Statistical and Research Methodology in Education


CFDA Number: 84.305DContact: Phill Gagne, Program Officer


Program supports research to advance education research methodologies and statistical analyses. The long-term outcome of this research program will be a wide-range of methodological and statistical tools that will enable education scientists to conduct rigorous education research. FY 14 topics are Statistical and Research Methodology Grants, and Early Career Statistical and Research Methodology Grants. See http://ies.ed.gov/funding/ for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Enhanced Assessment Instruments


CFDA Number: 84.368AContact: Erin Shackel, Program Officer

400 Maryland Avenue, SWRoom 3W210Washington, DC 20202202/453-6423

Supports state activities designed to improve the quality, validity, and reliability of state academic assessments beyond the requirements in the NCLB. Grant funds may be used for the development of new assessment products or procedures, such as innovative test format, empirical analysis of variations in test format or procedures, or statistical models useful for combining data from multiple measures, or charting student progress over time. Current solicitaion: Kindergarten Entry Assessment. IHEs may partner. Email: [email protected] See http://www.ed.gov/programs/eag/index.html for updates.

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Program: NIDRR: Rehabilitation Research and Training Centers


CFDA Number: 84.133BContact: Marlene Spencer, Program Officer

400 Maryland Avenue, SWRoom 6030Washington, DC 20202202/245-7532

RRTCs conduct coordinated and advanced programs of research, training, and information dissemination. Each RRTC has a major program of research in a particular area, such as mental illness, vocational rehabilitation, or independent living, which is specified by NIDRR. The RRTCs must serve as centers of national excellence and national or regional resources for providers and individuals with disabilities and their representatives. FY 13 solicitations: Community Living and Participation for Individuals with Psychiatric Disabilities, and Disability Statistics and Demographics. See http://www.ed.gov/programs/rrtc/index.html Email: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Department of Justice

Program: Gang Prevention and Mentoring Programs


CFDA Number:Contact: Varies by program

Off of Juvenile Justice & Delinquency Prev.810 7th Street, NWWashington, DC 20531

OJJDP supports several programs that support youth at risk for violence, gang involvement or other negative activities. Current opportunities include: Second Chance Act Juvenile Reentry Program (deadline 6/17); Second Chance Act Reentry Program for Juveniles with Co-Occurring Substance Abuse and Mental (6/24); Disproportionate Minority Contact Community and Strategic Planning Project (7/1); National Juvenile Justice Information Sharing Training and Technical Assistance Program (7/9) and other programs. See http://www.ojjdp.gov/funding/FundingList.asp or https://www.bja.gov/funding.aspx for details.

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Agency: U.S. Department of the Treasury

Program: Low Income Taxpayer Clinics


CFDA Number: 21.008Contact: Nina Olson, National Taxpayer Advocate

Internal Revenue Service1111 Constitution Ave. NWWashington, DC 20224202/622-4711

Supports low-income taxpayer clinics that either represent low-income taxpayers in controversies with the IRS or provide tax information to individuals for whom English is not the native language. Clinics that charge more than a nominal fee for their services are not eligible. Accredited law schools, business schools, or accounting schools eligible to apply. Awards matching grants of up to $100,000 per year. See http://www.irs.gov/uac/Low-Income-Taxpayer-Clinics for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: A.S.P.E.N. Rhoads Research Foundation

Program: Nutrition Research Grants Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Paula Bowen, Research Program

Administrator (ext 132)8630 Fenton StreetSuite 412Silver Spring, MD 20910-3805301/920-9132

Foundation funds exceptional scientific research projects submitted by early-career investigators of nutrition therapy, metabolic support, and related clinical nutrition topics. For 2014, there are 4 large grants of up to $25,000, and one of up to $16,600, plus two small grants (up to $5,000). See http://www.nutritioncare.org/wcontent.aspx?id=784 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Administration for Children and Families

Program: Basic Center Program


CFDA Number: 93.623Contact: Gloria Watkins, Program Officer

Family and Youth Services Bureau1250 Maryland Ave, SWWashington, DC 20024866/796-1591

Allocates funds to states, local governments, public or private agencies, and nonprofit organizations including IHEs, to support establishment or strengthening of runaway and homeless youth centers that provide temporary shelter, counseling and related services. Funds are divided among states in proportion to their youth population (up to 18). Most basic centers can provide up to 21 days of shelter for a maximum of 20 youth at a time. 10 % match required. In FY 14, $16.3 million is available for 116 awards. IHEs are eligible. See http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/office/acyf_fysb Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Administration for Children and Families

Program: Child Care Research Partnership Grants


CFDA Number: 93.575Contact: Ann Rivera, Program Officer

Office of Planning, Research & Evaluation901 D Street, SWWashington, DC 20447202/401-5506

Supports projects to address child care issues of current relevance to decision makers at the local, state and national levels. Partnerships must include the state agency that administers the Child Care and Development Fund. Additionally, at least one member must be a research group affiliated with a university or four-year college. Approximately $1.25 million is available for five awards. See http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open/foa/view/HHS-2013-ACF-OPRE-YE-0603/html for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Program: Health Services Research on Preventing Healthcare-Assoc. Infections


CFDA Number: 93.226Contact: James Cleeman, Program Director

CQIPS540 Gaither RoadRockville, MD 20850301/427-1330

Supports large Health Services Research Demonstration and Dissemination Projects (R18) and research (R01) focused on prevention, reduction, and effective management of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs)-infections acquired during the course of receiving treatment for other conditions within a healthcare setting. R18 awards support determination of clinical efficacy and effectiveness of preventive interventions, and assessment of relevant epidemiological aspects of HAIs. Expires 9/26/15. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-240.html for R18 details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Program: Partnerships in Implementing Patient Safety II


CFDA Number:Contact: Denise Burgess, Program Officer

CQIPS540 Gaither RoadRockville, MD 20850301/427-1318

Supports research demonstration and dissemination (R18) projects from organizations that implement safe practice interventions to demonstrate evidence of reducing or eliminating medical errors, risks, hazards, and harms associated with the process of healthcare. The applicant or its partner must be a healthcare provider organization and have already completed a risk assessment. Focus is on safe practice interventions that do not focus solely on the use of health information technology. Expires 1/8/14. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-022.html for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: American Academy of Family Physicians

Program: Joint Grants, Research Stimulation Awards, & Visiting Professorships


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Sondra Goodman, Grants/Program

Manager (ext. 4457)11400 Tomahawk Creek PkwySuite 440Leawood, KS 66211-2672913/906-6000

Supports research in the area of family practice and offers several awards, including: Joint Grant Awards Program (6/1, 12/1 annually) of up to $50,000 for two years for research projects of high relevance to family practice/medicine using rigorous design; Research Stimulation Grants (3/1, 9/1 annually except 9/3/13) for smaller scale studies of no more than $7,500; and Practice Based Research Network Stimulation Grants (3/1, 9/1 annually except 9/03/13) of up to $7,500. Other programs available. See http://tinyurl.com/anbm3w2 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: American Philosophical Society

Program: Daland Fellowships in Clinical Investigation


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Linda Musumeci, Director of Grants and

Fellowships104 South Fifth StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19106-3386215/440-3429

Provides $40,000/year for two years in support of patient-oriented research in internal medicine, neurology, psychiatry, pediatrics, & surgery. Candidates must include a letter of nomination from their department chair & must have held an MD or MD/PhD for less than eight years. Preference for applicants with less than two years' postdoctoral training. All research must be performed under the supervision of a scientific advisor. Must include 3 letters of support. Next due date is 9/16/13, more information will be posted in June 2013. See http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/daland Email: [email protected]

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Agency: American Psychological Association

Program: Dissertation Research Awards


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Jessica Kohout, Director, Research

OfficeAPA Science Directorate750 First Street, NEWashington, DC 20002-4242202/336-5500

Assists science-oriented Ph.D. students of psychology with research costs associated with their dissertations. Current program supports 30-40 grants of $1000 each, along with larger grants of up to $5000 to students whose dissertation research reflects excellence in scientific psychology. Applicants must have their dissertation proposals approved by dissertation committees prior to application. Must also be a student affiliate or associate member of APA. Each psychology department may endorse no more than three students/year, per program. See http://www.apa.org/about/awards/scidir-dissertre.aspx for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Arthritis Foundation

Program: Research Support

Next Deadline: Aug 30, 2013

CFDA Number: N/AContact: Research Department

1330 West Peachtree StreetSuite 100Atlanta, GA 30309404/965-7537

Foundation is the world's largest private, non-profit contributor to arthritis research (Rheumatoid Arthritis; Systemic Lupus; Osteoarthritis; Juvenile Arthritis; Osteoporosis; Lyme disease; Scleroderma/sclerosis; Fibromyalgiai). Supports career development and training; investigator-initiated research; and special targeted research initiatives. In 2013 support will be for research projects in Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Juvenile Arthritis, and for selected projects. Two mechanisms available: Innovative Research Grant and Investigator Award. See http://www.arthritis.org/research-funding-opportunities.php for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Burroughs Wellcome Fund



CFDA Number: N/AContact: Victoria McGovern, Senior Program

Officer21 T.W. Alexander DriveResearch Triangle Park, NC 27709-3901919/991-5100

Supports biomedical researchers at the beginning of their careers in areas of science that are poised for significant advancement but currently undervalued and underfunded. Current programs include: Collaborative Research Travel Grants (2/1/13); Regulatory Science (4/3/13); Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (9/3/13); Career Awards for Medical Students (10/1/13); and Iinfectious Diseases (11/1/13). See http://www.bwfund.org/pages/52/Grant-Programs/#anchor_1040 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

Program: Quality of Life Grants

Next Deadline: Sep 03, 2013 (target date)

CFDA Number:Contact: Rebecca Sultzbaugh, Program

CoordinatorQuality of Life Grants Committee636 Morris Turnpike, Suite 3AShort Hills, NJ 07078973/379-2690

Quality of Life Grants provide up to $25K for individual grants to improve opportunities and quality of life for individuals living with disabilities (primarily paralysis) and their families. Activities supported include access, advocacy, education, recreation, & technology. Special consideration is given to organizations serving returning wounded military and their families and diverse cultural communities. Llimited Submission: one submission allowed per cycle. See http://tinyurl.com/6nxhx35 for details. Email: [email protected].

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Agency: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Program: Research and Training Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Monica Last, Manager, Grants and

Contracts6931 Arlington RoadBethesda, MD 20814301/951-4422

Supports research and training related to cystic fibrosis with studies carried out at the subcellular, cellular, animal, or patient levels. Various awards available: Pilot and Feasibility Awards (required LOI due 4/1/13); Research Grants (4/1/13); Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (9/11/13); Summer Scholarship in Epidemiology (4/1/13); and Clinical Fellowships (1st & 2nd year-10/3/13; 3rd 4th & 5th year-9/11/13). Student Traineeships are available on an ongoing basis. Other awards are available. See http://tinyurl.com/c5sd62 for updates. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: International Myeloma Foundation

Program: Brian D. Novis Research Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Lisa Paik, VP, Clinical Education &

Research Initiatives12650 Riverside DriveSuite 206North Hollywood, CA 91607818/487-7455

Supports research to improve the quality of life for myeloma (malignant tumor of the bone marrow) patients while working toward prevention and cure. Junior Research Grants are for $50,000/year for projects lasting up to 2 years; Senior Research Grants are for $80,000 & support established investigators with a track record in myeloma or related research. Grant applications must be received by the IMF no later than August 1st. See http://tinyurl.com/86by9f4 E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Ittleson Foundation

Program: Grants Program (Public Policy for AIDS, the Environ., & Mental Health)


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Anthony Wood, Executive Director

15 East 67th Street5th FloorNew York, NY 10021212/794-2008

Supports pilot projects, test and demonstration projects, dissemination, and applied research that will inform public policy and public services in the following broad areas: AIDS(mental health and prevention); the environment (urban environmental issues and efforts at resource protection); and mental health (underserved populations).In 2013 the Foundation will limit its new grantmaking to projects in the Environmental program area. Proposals must have regional or national significance. Initial letters of inquiry must be received before September 1. See http://www.ittlesonfoundation.org/how-to-apply/

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Agency: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society

Program: Academic Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Director of Research Administration

Research Administration1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310White Plains, NY 10605914/821-8301

LLS supports clinical, basic, and translational research on leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Programs include: Career Development Program (required letter of intent: 9/15) supports fundamental research in genetics, molecular and cell biology, molecular pharmacology, molecular virology and immunology. Translational Research Program (LOI due 3/1) supports projects that shows high promise for translating basic biomedical knowledge to prevention. Also supports Specialized Center of Research Program (LOI due 11/1). See http://tinyurl.com/eq4t7 Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Lymphoma Research Foundation

Program: Postdoctoral Fellowships and Career Development Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Kathy Brown, Director of Research

Research Grants115 Broadway, Suite 1301New York NY 10006212/349-2910

LRF runs multiple research programs, grants & awards aimed at finding a cure for lymphoma, developing treatments, & improving patient care. Currently supporting Young Investigator Awards, using the following mechanisms: Postdoctoral Fellowships; Clinical Investigator Career Development Awards; and Lymphoma Clinical Research Mentoring Program. Deadline is 9/5/13. See http://www.lymphoma.org/site/pp.asp?c=bkLTKaOQLmK8E&b=8490965 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: National Institutes of Health

Program: NIH Director's Transformative Research Awards

Next Deadline: Sep 15, 2013 (tentative)

CFDA Number: 93.310Contact: Ravi Basavappa, Pre-award

Office of the Director, NIH1 Center DriveBethesda, MD 20892-0189301/435-7204

Supports individual scientists or groups of scientists proposing groundbreaking, exceptionally innovative, original and/or unconventional research with the potential to create new scientific paradigms, establish entirely new and improved clinical approaches, or develop transformative technologies. Little or no preliminary data are expected. NIH anticipates issuing a new RFA for 2014 with receipt date in mid-September. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-12-017.html for FY 13 info. Email: [email protected]

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Program: NIH Instrumentation Grants


CFDA Number: 93.351Contact: Abraham Levy

Office of Research Infrastructure ProgramsBuilding 1Bethesda, MD 20892301/435-0777

Supports two programs (S10) for the purchase of current and emerging technologies. Shared Instrumentation Grants (SIG) (deadline 3/21/13) fund equipment in the $100,000-$600,000 range; High-End Instrumentation (HEI) Grants (9/13/13-offered every other year with a Sept receipt date) support purchase of a single piece of equipment costing $750,000-$2 million. Aim is to allow groups (at least 3) of NIH-supported investigators obtain commercially-available equipment. See http://dpcpsi.nih.gov/orip/diic/index.aspx for more details. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

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Program: Initiative to Maximize Research Education in Genomics: Courses


CFDA Number: 93.307Contact: Bettie J. Graham

Nat Human Genome Research Institute31 Center DriveBethesda, MD 20892-2152301/496-7531

Supports short, advanced level courses (R25) intended to disseminate new techniques, methods and analyses to cross-train genomic researchers and ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) scholars. Courses should be targeted to individuals in careers at the doctoral level and beyond; are expected to be hosted by academic or research institutions where the staff and faculty are experienced in training; and should typically be two weeks or less and offered annually. Expires 5/8/16. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-012.html Email: [email protected]

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Program: NHLBI Investigator-Initiated Resource-Related Research Projects


CFDA Number: 93.393Contact: Michael Lauer, Division of

Cardiovascular DiseasesNat. Heart, Lung & Blood Institute6701 Rockledge DriveBethesda, MD 20892-7940301/435-0466

Supports Resource-Related Research Project applications (R24) that will enhance the capabilities of ongoing basic, translational & clinical research through the development of resources or infrastructure for use by the broader scientific community. The research enhancement should be for programs that address scientific areas relevant to NHLBI including biology & diseases of the heart, blood vessels, lung & blood; blood resources; & sleep disorders. Advance permission from NHLBI is required prior to submitting. Expires 1/26/14. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-090.html Email: [email protected]

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Program: Network/Infrastructure Support for Interdisciplinary Aging Research


CFDA Number: 93.279Contact: Winifred Rossi, Program Director

National Institute on Aging7201 Wisconsin AvenueBethesda, MD 20892-9205301/496-3836

Supports development of novel interdisciplinary research approaches (R24) on important topics in aging research through activities such as meetings, conferences, data exchange, small scale pilots, short term training opportunities & visiting scholar programs and dissemination activities. Examples of network activities: data sharing and information exchange among investigators from diverse research backgrounds; harmonization of existing data sets to increase sample size and statistical power; & standardization of data collection across studies. Expires 1/8/15. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-064.html Email: [email protected]

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Program: NIA MSTEM: Advancing Diversity in Aging Research through Undergrad Educ.


CFDA Number: 93.866Contact: Chyren Hunter

National Institute on Aging7201 Wisconsin AvenueBethesda, MD 20892-9205301/496-9322

Supports research (R25) applications from institutions that propose innovative research education programs to diversify the workforce in aging by supporting undergraduate competency and completion in medicine, science, technology, engineering and mathematics (MSTEM), and application and transition to graduate study that advances a cadre of students from diverse backgounds into NIA MSTEM fields.Partnership with R15-eligible institutions encouraged. Expires 1/8/15. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-016.html Email: [email protected]

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Program: Research on Alcohol and HIV/AIDS


CFDA Number: 93.279Contact: Kendall J. Bryant, AIDS Coordinator

Nat Inst on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism6001 Executive BoulevardBethesda, MD 20892-9555301/402-9289

Supports research (R01; R03; R21) to understand and prevent the progression of HIV disease in the presence of continued alcohol exposure. Program intended to appeal to a broad audience of alcohol and HIV/AIDS researchers, including alcohol researchers with no prior experience in HIV/AIDS research, but with a keen appreciation for the relationship between problem drinking and HIV/AIDS; & HIV/AIDS researchers with no prior alcohol research experience. Expires 5/8/16. Deadlines refer to HIV/AIDS dates. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-13-121.html R01 details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: NIAID Science Education Awards


CFDA Number: 93.855Contact: Diane Adger-Johnson

Nat Inst of Allergy and Infectious Diseases6610 Rockledge DriveBethesda, MD 20892-6612301/402-8969

Supports applications (R25) that focus on development of science education for K-12 students in research areas directly relevant to the NIAID's mission. Programs must provide outreach to a large audience of students at a national level, directly or through their teachers, using approaches where successes can be measured. Proposed research education program may complement ongoing research training and education, but must be distinct from current research training and research education programs. Expires 1/8/14. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-086.html Email: [email protected]

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Program: Enhancing Developmental Biology Research at Undergraduate Institutions


CFDA Number: 93.865Contact: Mahua Mukhopadhyay

NICHD6100 Executive BlvdBethesda, MD 20892-7510301/435-6886

NICHD supports applications (R15) to strengthen the developmental biology research environment at campuses that provide baccalaureate or advanced degrees, but have not received much NIH support. Projects must foster research experiences in devel. biology for undergraduates in order that they understand the molecular and cellular basis of embryonic development. NICHD is not interested in behavioral development or intellectual disabilities for this specific FOA. Applicants may request up to $300,000 in direct costs. PAR expires 9/11/14. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-12-057.html E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Interventions for SIDS and Other Sleep Related Infant Deaths


CFDA Number: 93.865Contact: Marian Willinger

Nat Inst of Child Health & Human Develop6100 Executive Blvd.Bethesda, MD 20892-7180301/435-6896

NICHD and CDC support research (R01) to develop, conduct, and evaluate effectiveness of interventions to reduce risk of SIDS and unintentional injury deaths in the infant sleep environment among all populations, to include targeting those at highest risk. Also supports interventions demonstrating changes in risk behavior and environments as well as studies on a particular population or geographic area, including those that consider effective approaches to bridging cultural norms in given populations. Expires 9/14/13. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-242.html Email: [email protected]

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Program: NICHD: Educational Programs


CFDA Number: 93.865Contact: Regina Bures

Nat Inst of Child Health & Human Devel.6100 Executive BoulevardBethesda, MD 20892-7510301/496-9485

Supports educational activities (R25) related to demography and population science, family planning and contraception, and reproductive research aimed at audiences that may include individuals from the upper undergraduate to the assistant professor level. The overall objective is to increase the impact and breadth of population and reproductive science by facilitating cost-effective approaches. This mechanism is not intended to support training activities that limit participation to a single institution. Expires 9/8/14. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-292.html Email: [email protected]

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Program: Research in Biomedicine and Agriculture Using Domestic Animal Species


CFDA Number: 93.865Contact: Ravi (Neelakanta) Ravindranath

Nat Inst of Child Health and Human Devel6100 Executive BoulevardBethesda, MD 20892-7510301/435-6889

NICHD and USDA support research (R01) that encourages comparative medicine research studies through careful selection and refinement of farm animal models that mimic human developmental, physiological and etiological processes to better understand disease origins and improve assisted reproduction efficiencies. Anticipated outcomes include both understanding information relevant for the improvement of human health and an increase in food animal production and improvement in animal health and product quality. Expires 9/25/15. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-204.html

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Program: AIDS-Science Track Award for Research Transition (A-START)


CFDA Number: 93.279Contact: Albert Avila

National Institute on Drug Abuse6001 Executive BoulevardBethesda, MD 20892-9555301/496-8804

Supports entry of new investigators (R03) & early career investigators, including both newly independent investigators (independent of a mentor but without R01 funding) & early career investigators who seek to add intersection of drug abuse & HIV/AIDS to their research programs (applicants may have existing R01 grant but not one combining drug abuse & HIV/AIDS research) to the area of drug abuse research on HIV/AIDS. Program will fund feasibility, secondary data analysis, & small, self-contained studies on drug abuse & HIV/AIDS. Expires 9/8/15. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-282.html E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Diversity-Promoting Institutions Drug Abuse Research Program


CFDA Number: 93.279Contact: Lula Beatty, Director, Special

Populations OfficeNational Institute on Drug Abuse6001 Executive BoulevardBethesda, MD 20892-9591301/443-0441

Supports Resource-Related Research Project Grant (R24) applications from institutions that serve economically disadvantaged students & communities. Applications should propose to develop or strengthen the drug abuse research infrastructure at the institution and foster the research career development of a diverse cadre of faculty, students and staff who are currently underrepresented in drug abuse research. Goal is to increase the drug abuse & addiction research capacity of institutions. Limited submission: One application per institution. Expires 9/10/13. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-060.html Email: [email protected]

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Program: Substance Use and Abuse, Risky Decision Making and HIV/AIDS


CFDA Number: 93.279Contact: Yu (Woody) Lin, Program Director

National Institute on Drug Abuse6001 Executive BoulevardBethesda, MD 20892-9593301/435-1318

NIDA & NIAAA support research (R01; R03; R21) to understand ways people make decisions about engaging in behaviors that impact risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV, or to adhere to treatments for HIV. Encourages applications to study cognitive, motivational or emotional mechanisms &/or brain neuroendocrine & reinforcement systems that relate to HIV-risk behaviors or treatment non-compliance. R01 apps solicit empirical, hypothesis-driven research; R21 or R03 apps solicit exploratory, descriptive or hypothesis-generating research. Expires 1/8/14. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-006.html Email: [email protected]

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Program: Enhancing Zebrafish Research with Research Tools and Techniques


CFDA Number: 93.865Contact: Rebekah S. Rasooly

NIDDK6707 Democracy BlvdBethesda, MD 20892301/594-6007

NIDDK & several NIH institutes support investigator-initiated applications designed to exploit the power of the zebrafish as a vertebrate model for biomedical & behavioral research. Applications to develop new research tools or techniques that are of high priority to the zebrafish community & that will advance the detection or characterization of genes, pathways and phenotypes of interest in development and aging, organ formation, neural processes, behavior, sensory processing, and physiological processes are welcome. Expires 9/20/13. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-131.html for R01 details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: MBRS Support of Continuous Research (SCORE)


CFDA Number: 93.859Contact: Hinda Zlotnik, Chief, MBRS Branch

Nat. Institute of General Medical Sciences45 Center DriveBethesda, MD 20892-6200301/594-5132

Supports several mechanisms (SC1-Research Enhancement; SC2-Pilot Projects; SC3-Research Continuance Award) for the development of research faculty at minority-serving institutions or at institutions that can document record of recruiting, retaining and graduating students from diverse backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical research. Appropriate disciplines include all areas of biomedical & behavioral research. Research must be faculty-initiated. Awardee institutions must have received less than $6 million from NIH R01 support in each of the last two fiscal years. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-069.html for SC1 details.

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Program: HIV Infection of the Central Nervous System


CFDA Number: 93.173Contact: Jeymohan Joseph

National Institute of Mental Health6001 Executive BoulevardBethesda, MD 20892-9645301/443-6100

NIMH, NIDA, NINDS and NIAAA support research (R01) on defining pathogenic mechanisms involved in HIV-1 Associated Neurocognitive Disorders (HAND) & identifying therapeutic strategies to treat & prevent the neurobehavioral & neurological effects of HIV-1 on the central nervous system. Applications ranging from basic research to clinical diagnosis & treatment in domestic & international settings are of interest. Multidisciplinary research teams & collaborative alliances encouraged but not required. Expires 1/8/14. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-014.html Email: [email protected]

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Program: Technologies for Healthy Independent Living


CFDA Number: 93.361Contact: Paul A. Cotton

National Institute of Nursing Research6701 Democracy BlvdBethesda, MD 20892301/402.6423

NINR, NIA, NIBIB, NICHD & the Office of Research on Women’s Health support research and development (R01; R21) of technologies that monitor health or deliver care in a real-time, accessible, effective, and minimally obtrusive way. The development of these technology systems has the potential to significantly improve the quality of life for people with disabilities, people aging with mild impairments, as well as individuals with chronic conditions. Expires 9/20/13. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-020.html for R01 details and other contacts. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Oncology Nursing Society

Program: Research and Career Development Awards


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Craig Byrum, ONS Foundation Director

Research Department125 Enterprise DrivePittsburgh, PA 15275-1214412-859-6242

ONS' goal is to increase the knowledge base for oncology nursing practice and prepare future oncology nurse researchers. Supports several programs: Research Grants (required LOI 8/15/13) up to $25,000.; Research Career Development award (7/1/13) up to $20,000 support short-term oncology research training and mentorship, for beginning researchers. See http://www.onsfoundation.org/apply/re Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Paralyzed Veterans of America Research Foundation

Program: Research Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Maureen Simonson, Director of

Research and Education801 18th Street, NWWashington, DC 20006-3517202/416-7668

Focus is on funding projects that are grounded in basic laboratory science and the education of scientists working on breakthroughs directed toward a cure for paralysis or the secondary medical conditions, and technologies associated with spinal cord injury or disease (SCI/D). Also supports the design and development of assistive technology for people with SCI/D and fellowships for postdoctoral scientists, clinicians and engineers to encourage training and specialization in the field of spinal cord research. Annual deadline is 9/1. See http://tinyurl.com/3pxh2o7 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers of America Foundation

Program: Fellowships, Awards, and Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Eileen McCarron, Director of

Development950 F Street, NWSuite 300Washington, DC 20004202/572-7756

Supports young M.D.s, Ph.D.s, and medical students in disciplines important to the pharmaceutical industry. Every program the foundation supports aims to improve the field of drug discovery and development. Multiple fellowships and grants are available in the areas of pharmacology/toxicology (9/1), informatics (9/1), clinical pharmacology (2/1), pharmaceutics (9/1), and health outcomes (2/1). See http://www.phrmafoundation.org/ for details.

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Agency: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Program: Health & Society Scholars


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Gerard P. Lebeda, Deputy Director

Route 1 and College Road EastPO Box 2316Princeton, NJ 08543-2316212/419-3566

Provides two years of support to up to 12 postdoctoral scholars at all stages of their careers to build the nation’s capacity for research and leadership to address the multiple determinants of population health and contribute to policy change. Priorities are to investigate connections among biological, genetic, behavioral, environmental, economic and social determinants of health; and develop, evaluate and disseminate knowledge, interventions and policies that integrate and act on these determinants to improve health. See http://www.rwjf.org/en/grants/calls-for-proposals/2013/rwjf-health---society-scholars-.html Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Scleroderma Foundation

Program: New and Established Investigator Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Tracey Sperry, Director of Development

and Research, ext. 248300 Rosewood DriveSuite 105Danvers, MA 01923800/722-4673

Supports basic research on scleroderma, including studies by new and established investigators carried out on a molecular, cellular, animal, or patient level. New Investigator Grants ($150,000/three years) are for promising new investigators with faculty positions who wish to pursue a career in research on systemic sclerosis. Established Investigator Grants ($150,000/two years) fund innovative pilot studies. Deadline is 9/15 annually. See http://www.scleroderma.org/research/researchhome.shtm for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.

Program: TSA Research Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Sue Levi-Pearl, Vice President, Medical

and Scientific ProgramsTSA Scientific Advisory Board42-40 Bell BlvdBayside, NY 11361718/224-2999

Supports research in the clinical and pre-clinical field of Tourette Syndrome research. Specific fields of interest include: Experimental Therapeutics, Animal Models, Neuropathology and Epidemiology. Awards of up to $150,000 are available for support for two years for Research Grants and Post-Doctoral Fellowships offer up to $40,000 for one year. Investigators must have advanced degree, such as a Ph.D. orM.D. Deadline refers to required pre-preposals. See http://www.tsa-usa.org/research.html for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Department of Defense

Program: Autism Research Program


CFDA Number: 12.420Contact: Program Staff

Army Medical Research and Materiel Command1077 Patchel StreetFort Detrick, MD 21702-5024301/682-5507

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) encompasses a range of complex developmental disorders characterized by mild to severe challenges to social, emotional and communication abilities. Program supports innovative research that advances the understanding of ASD and leads to improved treatment outcomes. FY 13 mechanisms: Idea Development Award and Pilot Award. Deadline for required pre-applications. See http://cdmrp.army.mil/arp/default.shtml for updates when available. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Defense Medical Research and Development Program


CFDA Number: 12.420Contact: Help Desk

Army Med. Research & Materiel Command820 Chandler StreetFort Detrick, MD 21702-5014301/682-5507

Program provides solutions to medical problems of importance to the American warfighter. Research Area Directorates: Military Infectious Diseases Research, Combat Casualty Care Research, Military Operational Medicine Research, Medical Chemical and Biological Defense Research, Telemedicine and Advanced Technology, and Clinical and Rehabilitative Medicine Research. FY 14 mechanism: Military Infectious Disease Applied Research Award (6/10); Military Infectious Diseases Clinical Trial Award (7/3) . Deadline refers to required pre-application. See http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/dmrdp.shtml for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research Program


CFDA Number: 12.420Contact: CDMRP Help Desk

1077 Patchel StreetFort Detrick, MD 21702301/682-5507

Supports the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of DMD. The goal of this program is to extend and improve the function, quality of life, and life span for all individuals diagnosed with DMD and to to fund research to accelerate the development and clinical testing of new therapeutics and increase understanding of successes and failures of therapeutics in clinical trials. Deadline refers to required pre-applications.FY 14 mechanism: Investigator-Initiated Research Award. See http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/dmdrp.shtml for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Lung Cancer Research Program


CFDA Number: 12.420Contact: Program Staff

Army Medical Resrch & Materiel Command1077 Patchel StreetFort Detrick, MD 21702-5024301/682-5507

Promotes innovative and competitive research focused on the development of integrated components to identify, treat, and manage early curable lung cancer and the establishment of a tissue bank. The goal is to eradicate deaths from lung cancer to better the health and welfare of the military and the American public. FY 13 mechanisms: Idea Development Award (6/20), Career Development award (6/20); Clinical Exploration (7/9), and Concept Award (7/17). Deadline is for required preproposals. See http://cdmrp.army.mil/lcrp/default.shtml for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program


CFDA Number:Contact: CDMRP Help Desk

1077 Patchel StreetFort Detrick, MD 21702-5024301/682-5507

Supports research into specifically designated cancers with relevance to military service members and their families. Provides new investigators and their early career mentors opportunities to excel in research for the prevention, detection, and treatment of cancer. FY 13 mechanisms included Career Development Award; Idea Award Special Focus. Deadline for required pre-applications. See http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/prcrp.shtml for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Dreyfus Foundation

Program: Senior Scientist Mentor Program


CFDA Number:Contact: Mark Cardillo, Executive Director

555 Madison Avenue20th FloorNew York, NY 10022212/753-1760

Supports emeritus faculty (on or before October 2013) who maintain active research programs with undergraduates in the chemical sciences. Provides awards of $20,000 over two years, intended mostly for undergraduate stipends, may also provide modest research support. Ideally, the research will be conducted during the summer months, although the undergraduates may also work during the academic year. See http://www.dreyfus.org/awards/senior_scientist_mentor.shtml for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Fats and Proteins Research Foundation, Inc.

Program: Research Grant Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: David Meeker, Director of Research

Research Office801 North Fairfax Street, Suite 205Alexandria, VA 22314703/683-2633

Supports research objectives for rendered by-products that should be directed toward solving a significant problem, improving product safety/quality, chemical or biological modifications to increase value or nutritional studies to improve their utilization in animal diets. Work focused in aquaculture, swine, and poultry nutrition especially gaps in the current knowledge necessary for diet formulators. Approximately five awards per year of about $45,000 each are availabe. See http://www.fprf.org/ for details when posted. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Program: Research Opportunities in Aeronautics


CFDA Number:Contact: Tony Strazisar, Senior Technical Advisor

NASA Goddard Space Flight CenterBranch, Code210.HGreenbelt, MD 20771216/433-5881

Program supports aeronautics research that establishes a milestone-based approach to research that enables near-term results while focusing on long-term, cutting edge research, and ensures long-term, stable, strategic investment in aeronautics research to benefit both civilian and military applications. Soliciation to be updated throughout the year. See http://tinyurl.com/8xg9e8n for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR)


CFDA Number:Contact: Jeppie Compton, Agency Project

ManagerNASA Kennedy Space Center HQ EX-EKennedy Space Center, FL 32899-0001321/867-6988

Program targets states of modest research infrastructure and provides funds to develop a more competitive research base within their member academic institutions. NASA invests between $125,000 to $750,000 per state annually. Awards have a 1:1 matching funds requirement. Eligibility is limited to 28 states and Puerto Rico. Notices of intent are encouraged with tentative deadline in July. FY 13 deadline expected in August. See http://www.nasa.gov/offices/education/programs/national/epscor/home/index.html or Grants.gov for updates. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Keck Observatory Guest Observer Program


CFDA Number:Contact: Dawn Gelino, NASA Keck Time

AdministrationOffice of Space Science300 E Street, SWWashington, DC 20546-0001626/395-1845

Supports requests for strategic use of the NASA allocation for telescope observing time at the W.M. Keck Observatory in HI. Observations should support NASA's high priority, long term science goal disciplines, from exoplanets and solar system topics to galactic and extragalactic topics, including detection of extrasolar planets; origin and nature of planetary systems; and investigations of the solar system. New instrumentation also available on a time-swap basis, including Gemini-N, Gemini-S, and Subaru instruments. See http://tiny.cc/q0370 for updates expected in late June. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: National Science Foundation

Program: Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Program


CFDA Number:Contact: Errol Arkilic, I-Corps Program Director

4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-8095

Supports technology transfer by providing mentoring and additional funding to NSF-funded researchers to accelerate innovation that can attract subsequent third-party funding. Written approval is required prior to submission. Purpose is to give the project team access to resources to help determine the readiness to transition technology developed by previously-funded or currently-funded NSF projects. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504672 and http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504806 for I-Corps Node (deadline: 4/18/14) Email: [email protected]

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Program: Secure and Trustworthy Cyberspace (SaTC)


CFDA Number:Contact: Jeremy Epstein, Program Director


Supports cybersecurity research. Small projects up to $500,000 in total budget, for three years (due 12/15 annually FY 14 and beyond); Medium projects: $500,001 to $1,200,000 in total budget for four years (9/30 annually); Frontier projects: $1,200,001 to $10,000,000 in total budget for five years (next solicitation is 11/17/14); and Cybersecurity education projects: $3000k for two years (12/15 annually FY 14 and beyond). See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504709 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Water Sustainability and Climate (WSC)


CFDA Number:Contact: Thomas Torgerson, Program Director


NSF and USDA support place-based research and the development of integrative models to understand and predict the interactions between the water system and climate change, land use, the built environment, and ecosystem function and services. Observations at specific sites in combination with models that allow for spatial and temporal extrapolation to other regions are especially encouraged. Proposal deadline is 9/10/13. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503452 for details and USDA contact. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Advances in Biological Informatics (ABI)


CFDA Number:Contact: Peter McCartney, Program Director

Biological Sciences Directorate4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230702/292-8470

Supports new approaches to the analysis and dissemination of biological knowledge for the benefit of both the scientific community and the broader public. Especially interested in the development of informatics tools and resources that have the potential to advance, or transform, research in biology supported by BIO. Beginning in FY 13, deadline will be the second Tuesday in August. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5444 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP)


CFDA Number:Contact: Jessie DeAro, Program Director

Directorate for Ed & Human Resources4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22203703/292-5350

**Tentative** EHR and MPS support three types of projects: AGEP-Transformation, AGEP-Knowledge Adoption and Translation and AGEP-Broadening Participation Research in STEM Education. Program represents an expansion to include strategic investments in the development and study of new models for STEM graduate education, postdoctoral training and academic STEM career preparation to eliminate or mitigate negative factors and promote positive practices for underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities. FY 13 details are tentative; expect an early Fall deadline. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5474 Email: [email protected]

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Program: Biomedical Engineering (BME)


CFDA Number:Contact: Kaiming Ye, Program Director

Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-2161

Supports fundamental, transformative, and discovery research applied to biological systems. The long-term impact of the projects can be related to disease diagnosis and/or treatment, improved health care delivery, or product development. Projects must advance both engineering and biomedical sciences. Two research themes are supported: neural engineering and cellular biomechanics. Proposal window: 8/15-9/17 annually. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501023 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Biophotonics


CFDA Number:Contact: Leon Esterowitz, Program Director

Engineering Directorate4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-7942

Supports innovative photonic research for applications in human health. Developing molecularly specific sensing (molecular photonics), imaging, and monitoring systems with high sensitivity and resolution would be an enormous accomplishment with powerful applications to both biology and medicine. Eligible topics are Low Coherence Sensing at the Nanoscale; Macromolecule Markers; Optogenetics; Micro- and Nano-photonic; and Neurophotonics. Proposal window: 8/15-9/17 annually. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501025 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Biotechnology, Biochemical, and Biomass Engineering (BBBE)


CFDA Number:Contact: Friedrich Srienc, Program Director


Supports research on problems involved in the processing and manufacturing of products of economic importance through use of renewable resources of biological origin and genomic and proteomic bioinformatics. Emphasis is on basic engineering and biological research contributing to understanding of cellular and biomolecular processes (in vivo, in vitro, and/or ex vivo) and to the development of generic enabling technology and practical application. Proposal window is 8/15-9/17. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501024 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Catalysis and Biocatalysis


CFDA Number:Contact: George Antos, Program Director


Supports fundamental and applied, multidisciplinary research on the catalysis of chemical reactions with products including molecules used for fuels, energy sources, feedstocks, fine chemicals, bulk chemicals and specialized materials. Heightened interest be given to proposals relating to processes and catalysts for conversions of biomass to fuels and chemicals, for development of renewable energy sources and for transition to green or environmentally benign products and processes. Proposal window is 8/15-9/17. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13360 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Chemical and Biological Separations (CBS)


CFDA Number:Contact: Geoffrey Prentice, Program Director


Supports fundamental research on novel methods and materials for separation processes for application in the chemical, biochemical, materials, energy, and pharmaceutical industries. Research topics of particular interest are nanostructured materials for separations, biorenewable resource separation processes, purification of drinking water, field (flow, magnetic, electrical) induced separations, separation of molecular constituents from blood . Proposal window is 8/15-9/17. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13363 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: General and Age-Related Disabilities Engineering (GARDE)


CFDA Number:Contact: Ted Conway, Program Officer


Supports research leading to development of new technologies, devices, or software for persons with disabilities. Research may be directed at the characterization, restoration, and substitution of human functional ability or cognition, or to the interaction of persons with disabilities and their environment. Areas of particular interest are disability-related research in neuroscience/neuroengineering and rehabilitation robotics. Undergraduate Engineering Design Projects are also supported. Annual proposal window: 8/15-9/17. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501021 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics


CFDA Number:Contact: Eddie Chang, Program Director

Directorate for Engineering4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-4826

Supports fundamental research in engineering areas related to interfacial phenomena, mass transport phenomena, and molecular thermodynamics. Current emphasis is on molecular engineering approaches at interfaces, especially as applied to the nano-processing of soft materials. Molecules at interfaces with functional interfacial properties are of special interest and have uses in many new technologies, based on nano-fabrication. Proposal window is 8/15-9/17. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13362 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Nano-Biosensing


CFDA Number:Contact: Alex Simonian, Program Director


Supports innovative investigations of problems with long-term impact and applications that require novel use of bio-inspired engineering principles and sophisticated devices. Program targets research in monitoring, identifying, and/or quantifying biological phenomena and supports potential technological breakthroughs that exist at the intersection of engineering, life science, and information technology. Projects must advance both engineering and life sciences. Proposal window is between 8/15 and 9/17. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503353 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Process and Reaction Engineering


CFDA Number:Contact: Maria Burka, Program Director


Supports research on chemical reactions; chemical and biochemical phenomena occurring at or near solid surfaces; chemical processes with engineering significance or commercial potential; design and optimization of complex chemical and biochemical processes; dynamic modeling and control of process systems and individual process units; reactive processing of polymers, ceramics, and thin films; and interactions between chemical reactions and transport processes. Proposal window is 8/15-9/17. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13361 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Research in Engineering Education


CFDA Number:Contact: Donna M. Riley, Program Director

Engineering Education Centers4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-7107

Supports research on diversifying pathways to and through engineering degree programs; understanding how to increase the diffusion and impact of engineering education research; understanding engineering education in broader, organizing frameworks such as innovation, globalization, complex engineered systems, to increase understanding of how engineering students learn and discover. Annual proposal deadlines are the fourth Thursday in January and the third Thursday in September. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503584 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program (I/UCRC)


CFDA Number:Contact: Babu DasGupta, Program Manager


Develops long-term research partnerships among industry, academe, and government. Centers are catalyzed by small NSF investment and industry center members, with NSF taking a supporting role in project development and evolution. LOIs required 1/7/13 and 6/28/13 for planning grants. Full proposals due 3/5/13 and 9/27/13 for full centers. Limited Submission: One Phase II and one Phase III application per institution; no limit on multi-institution applications. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5501 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Cooperative Studies of Earth's Deep Interior (CSEDI)


CFDA Number: 47.050Contact: Robin Reichlin, Program Director

Earth Sciences Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-8556

Supports basic research on the character and dynamics of Earth's mantle and core, their influence on the evolution of Earth as a whole, and processes operating within the deep interior that affect/are expressed on Earth's surface. Projects may employ any combination of field, laboratory, and computational studies with observational, theoretical, or experimental approaches. Multidisciplinary work is required. Full proposal target date is the fourth Monday in September annually. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=11702 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Focused Research Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (FRG)


CFDA Number:Contact: Tomek Bartoszynski, Program Director

Division of Mathematical Sciences4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/ 292-4885

Supports projects for which collective group effort is needed to respond to scientific needs of pressing importance, to take advantage of current scientific opportunities, or to prepare the ground for anticipated significant scientific developments in mathematical sciences. Groups may include, in addition to mathematical scientists, researchers from other science and engineering disciplines appropriate to the proposed research. Proposals due third Friday in September annually. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5671 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Division of Chemistry Unsolicited Proposals


CFDA Number: 47.049Contact: Matthew Platz, Division Director

Chemistry Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-2665

Supports unsolicited proposals in all traditional areas of chemistry and mutidisciplinary fields drawing on the chemical sciences & enable basic research & education. Modes of support include single/multi-investigator awards, shared instrumentation funding, instrumentation development, and educational projects that leverage the division's research investments to build research capacity. Projects that build infrastructure and partnerships that advance chemical sciences are also supported. Annual submission windows are 9/1/-9/30 and 10/1-10/31 depending on individual programs within the Division of Chemistry. See http://tiny.cc/ir35aw for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Science of Science & Innovation Policy (SciSIP)


CFDA Number:Contact: David Croson, Program Director

Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-7369

Supports research to advance the scientific basis of science and innovation policy by developing, improving, and expanding models, analytical tools, data, and metrics that can be applied in the science policy decision making process. The program invites participation of researchers from all of the social, behavioral and economic sciences as well as those working in domain-specific applications such as chemistry, biology, physics or nanotechnology. Annual deadline is September 9. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501084 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Geography and Spatial Sciences (GSS)


CFDA Number: 47.051Contact: Thomas Baerwald, Program Director

Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-7301

Supports research on geographic distributions and interactions of human, physical, and biotic systems on Earth's surface. Projects must enhance geographical knowledge, concepts, theories, and methods, and their application to societal problems and concerns. Annual deadline date for research proposals is first Thursday in September. Annual deadline dates for Dissertation Improvement proposals are the second Thursday in February and October. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503621 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Science of Organizations (SoO)


CFDA Number: 47.075Contact: Quinetta Roberson, Program Director

Social and Economic Sciences Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-7308

Supports basic research yielding a scientific evidence base for improving the design, development, deployment, management and effectiveness of organizations of all kinds. Research may involve organizational theory, behavior, sociology or economics, business policy and strategy, communication sciences, entrepreneurship, human resource management, information sciences, managerial and organizational cognition, operations management, public administration, social or industrial psychology, and technology and innovation management. Target dates are 2/2 and 9/3 annually. See http://tinyurl.com/7o53xq3 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Food and Agriculture Sciences National Needs Fellowships


CFDA Number: 10.210Contact: Ray Ali, National Program Leader

National Institute of Food and Agriculture1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20250-2251202/720-2727

Supports students’ training and completion of master’s and/or doctoral degree programs in identified national need areas within the food and agriculture sciences. Students should propose projects in one of these areas: animal and plant production; forest resources; agricultural educators and communicators; agricultural management and economics; food science and human nutrition; agricultural biosecurity; and biosciences for sustainable food and agricultural systems. In FY 13, $3.24 million was available. FY 14 announcement expected in July with August deadline. Email: [email protected] See http://www.nifa.usda.gov/fo/graduateandpostgraduatefellowshipsserd.cfm for updates.

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Program: IREECG: National Integrated Water Quality Program


CFDA Number: 10.303Contact: James P Dobrowolski, National Program

LeaderNational Institute of Food and Agriculture800 9th St., SWWashington, DC 20024202/401-5016

Supports the improvement of the quality of our nation's surface water and groundwater resources through research, education and extension activities. Projects funded through this program will work to solve water resource problems by advancing and disseminating the knowledge base available to agricultural, rural and urbanizing communities. Funded projects should lead to science-based decision making and management practices. See http://www.nifa.usda.gov/fo/waterqualityicgp.cfm for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD)


CFDA Number: 10.961Contact: Lynn Gipe, Assistant Administrator

BARD Liaison Office5601 Sunnyside AvenueBeltsville, MD 20705-5134301/504-4584

BARD is a competitive funding program for mutually beneficial, mission-oriented, strategic and applied research of agricultural problems, jointly conducted by American and Israeli scientists. Most BARD projects focus on increasing agricultural productivity, particularly in hot and dry climates, and emphasize plant and animal health, food quality and safety, and environmental issues. Program offers fellowships for postdoctoral research, senior research scientists and graduate students and also supports international workshops. See http://www.bard-isus.com/ for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Risk Management Education and Outreach Partnerships Program


CFDA Number:Contact: Lydia Astorga, Outreach Specialist

Risk Management Agency1400 Independence Avenue, SW.Washington, DC 20250202/720-0779

Supports the delivery of crop insurance education and risk management training to U.S. agricultural producers to assist them in identifying and managing production, marketing, legeal, financial and human risk. Risk Management Education in Targeted States program also available. See http://www.rma.usda.gov/aboutrma/agreements/ for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce

Program: Economic Development Assistance Programs


CFDA Number: 11.307Contact: See notice for regional contacts

Economic Development Administration1401 Constitution Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20230

Offers two programs under two CFDA numbers: Economic Development Assistance Program (11.307) provides a wide range of construction and non-construction assistance (including public works, technical assistance, economic recovery strategies, and revolving loan fund projects) in regions experiencing severe economic dislocations. Public Works and Economic Development Facilities Program (11.300) supports construction/rehabilitation of public infrastructure and facilities to help communities leverage resources/strengths to create jobs, drive innovation, and ensure resilient economies. Contacts vary by region. See http://www.eda.gov/ffo.htm

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Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce

Program: Hurricane Forecast Improvement Project


CFDA Number: 11.468Contact: Daniel Melendez, Program Officer (ext.

181)1325 East-West HighwaySilver Spring, MD 20910301/713-3557 x 181

Supports academia for projects involving applied hurricane science and/or hurricane modeling that demonstrates potential to transition into operational hurricane systems with the goal of improving operational hurricane guidance. Approximately $2.5 million is available to support 5 to 15 awards. LOIs are due 6/20/13 but are not required. See Events and Announcements section of the website http://www.hfip.org/ for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Minerva Research Initiative (MRI)


CFDA Number:Contact: Erin Fitzgerald, Program Manager

Office of the Secretary of DefenseWashington, DC 20301-1400703/588-1481

MRI seeks to address future challenges and build bridges between the department and the social science community. Minerva will bring together universities, research institutions, and individual scholars and support multidisciplinary and cross-institutional projects. Topic areas include: Belief Formation and Movements for Change; Models of Societal Resilience and Change; Theories of Power and Deterrence. Deadline refers to required white papers. FY 14 FOA expected this summer with similar deadline. See http://minerva.dtic.mil/ for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Research and Educational Program for HBCUs and MSIs


CFDA Number: 12.630Contact: Evelyn Kent, Army Research Office

Army Research OfficeATTN: AMSRD-ARL-RO-MO, PO BOX 12211Resrch Triangle Park, NC 27709

Supports innovative approaches to research and education that will have an impact on curricula at all levels from pre-college to postgraduate and contribute to the education of a diverse and capable workforce in STEM areas that are important to the DOD mission. Eligibility is limited to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and other minority-serving institutions (MSI). Partnering opportunities may exist for other types of institutions. See http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?Action=6&Page=8 for updates. Email: [email protected]

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Program: DARPA: Defense Sciences Office


CFDA Number:Contact: Contacts Vary

Defense Advancd Resrch Projects Agency Arlington, VA 22203-1714

Program supports advanced research and development in a variety of enabling technical areas focused on fundamental science and innovation for National Defense. Programs include: Defense Sciences Research and Technology (deadline 5/22/14); Methods for Explosive Detection at Standoff (MEDS) (10/15/13); and Rapid Threat Assesment (7/23/13). See http://www.darpa.mil/Opportunities/Solicitations/DSO_Solicitations.aspx for details.

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Program: NGA University Research Initiative (NURI)


CFDA Number:Contact: Taylor Cavanagh, Program Officer

National Geospatial -Intelligence AgencyBethesda, MD 20816571/557-0628

Supports basic research proposals in geospatial intelligence disciplines from U.S. academic institutions. Topics provide the scientific basis for advanced and applied research in GI core disciplines. Up to 10 proposals are competitively selected for three-year research grants. Institutions encouraged to involve graduate students. White papers strongly encouraged by 4/30; proposals may be submitted until 9/30. See http://tinyurl.com/7boajba for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: ONR: Long Range Broad Agency Announcement


CFDA Number:Contact: Craig Huges, Program Officer

One Liberty Center875 North Randolph StreetArlington, VA 20375-5320703/696-3039

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving basic research, applied research, or advanced technology/development proposals for Long-Range Science and Technology Projects which offer potential for advancement and improvement of Navy and Marine Corps operations. See http://www.onr.navy.mil/Contracts-Grants/Funding-Opportunities/Broad-Agency-Announcements.aspx for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: STEM for K-12 and Institutions of Higher Education


CFDA Number:Contact: Kam Ng, Program Officer

875 North Randolph StreetSuite 1410Arlington, VA 22203-1995

Supports projects that foster an interest in, knowledge of, and study in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) to ensure an educated and well-prepared workforce, which meets the naval and national competitive needs. Approximately $10 million is available. See http://tinyurl.com/23rc3lm for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: SBIR/STTR Help Desk

Defense Supply Service-Washington5200 Army Pentagon, Room 1D245Washington, DC 20310-5200866/724-7457

Program funds early-stage R&D at small technology companies and is designed tostimulate technological innovation; increase private sector commercialization of federal R&D; increase small business participation in federally funded R&D; and foster participation by minority and disadvantaged firms in technological innovation. GRC lists deadlines one day before due date because proposals due by 6AM EST. Deadlines refer to Army, Navy, and Air Force SBIR solicitations. See http://www.zyn.com/sbir/scomp.htm or http://www.dodsbir.net/solicitation/default.htm for DOD details when posted.

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Program: Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: SBIR/STTR Help Desk

Defense Technical Information Center8725 John J. Kingman Road, Suite 0944Ft. Belvoir, VA 22060-6218866/724-7457

Supports early-stage research and development conducted by small companies working cooperatively with academic and other researchers, who must be responsible for at least 30 percent of the project. Six DoD components participate: Army, Navy, Air Force, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Ballistic Missile Defense Organization, and Office of the Secretary. Air Force and Army solicitations do not require Phase I award before applying to Phase II solicitation. See http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/sb/schedule.shtml for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Department of Energy

Program: Fuel Cell Technologies Program


CFDA Number: 81.087Contact: Sunita Satyapal, Program Manager

Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy1000 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20585202/586-2336

Supports a comprehensive portfolio of activities that address the full range of barriers facing the development and deployment of hydrogen and fuel cells with the ultimate goals of decreasing U.S. dependence on oil, reducing carbon emissions, and enabling clean, reliable power generation. Offers opportunities in several program areas. Agency says FY 13 FOA expected in mid June with a 60 day application period. See http://www1.eere.energy.gov/hydrogenandfuelcells/program_areas.html for updates. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)


CFDA Number: 81.049Contact: Carl Hebron, Program Manager

SBIR/STTR Program, ER-3219901 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20874-1290301/903-5707

Supports small business-led research and development to drive private sector technology commercialization. Several topics available with required LOIs. A single topic and sub-topic must be selected. New topics available again in October. Eligibility is limited to small businesses; partnering opportunities exist for colleges and universities. Deadlines refer to required LOIs for Phase I. See http://science.energy.gov/sbir/funding-opportunities/ for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR)


CFDA Number: 81.049Contact: Carl Hebron, Program Manager

SBIR/STTR Program, ER-3219901 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20874-1290301/903-5707

Supports small business-led research and development to drive private sector technology commercialization. Under STTR (unlike SBIR), a single college, university, or other research institution must perform 30% of the work. Several topics available. Deadline refers to required LOIs. A single topic and sub-topic must be selected. New topics available again in October. All deadlines refer to Phase I. See http://science.energy.gov/sbir/funding-opportunities/ for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Office of Science Financial Assistance Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Contact Vary

Office of Science1000 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20585

Supports basic and applied research related to energy workforce development for teachers and scientists and 47 technical topics identified by the Office of Science's six scientific program offices: Advanced Scientific Computing, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics, and Nuclear Physics. This annual solicitation is issued at the start of each fiscal year (10/1). Submit proposals as early as possible to ensure full consideration. See http://www.science.doe.gov/grants for details. Contacts vary by program and technical topic area.

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Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Program: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: April Richards, Contract Specialist

RTP Procurement Operations4930 Old Page RoadResearch Triangle Park, NC 27709703/347-8103

Supports research by small businesses and their partners focusing on five general areas: Safe and Sustainable Water Resources; Innovation in Manufacturing; Waste; Air Quality; Homeland Security. EPA issues annual solicitations for Phase I and Phase II research proposals from science and technology-based firms. Colleges and universities may provide consulting or subcontracting services. EPA fact sheet lists a 7/17/13 deadline. See http://epa.gov/ncer/sbir/ for updates. Email: [email protected]

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