federal agency overviews presentation to national sponsored program administrators alliance

Federal Agency Overviews Presentation to National Sponsored Program Administrators Alliance

U.S. Department of Education (ED) Prio U.S. Department of Education (ED) Priorities Investing in early childhood education Challenging states to adopt higher academic standards and assessments Recruiting, preparing and rewarding effective teachers Promoting excellence in schools by expanding charter schools, extending learning time and assisting low- performing schools Increasing the number of people earning postsecondary degrees and certificates Improving the affordability and quality of postsecondary education Aligning job training programs with workforce demands 2

ED Offices Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education (OCTAE) Office of Elementary and Secondary Education (OESE) Office of English Language Acquisition (OELA) Office of Innovation and Improvement (OII) Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE) Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) 3

Graduate Assistance in Areas of National Need This program provides fellowships, through academic departments and programs of IHEs, to assist graduate students with excellent records who demonstrate financial need and plan to pursue the highest degree available in their course study at the institution in a field designated as an area of national need. Last Deadline: May 29, 2015 First in the World Provides grants to IHEs to spur the development of innovations that improve educational outcomes and make college more affordable for students and families. Applicants are encouraged to partner with public and private institutions and agencies that can assist the applicant to achieve the goals of the project. Last Deadline: June 30, 2015 New ED Programs 4

ED TRIO Programs Provides eight outreach and support programs to help disadvantaged students progress from middle school to post baccalaureate programs. Deadlines vary according to program; competitions every four years. Educational Opportunity Centerssupports students 19 and over; next competition in FY 15 Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievementprepares students for doctoral studies; next competition in FY 16 Student Support Serviceslargest TRIO program; next competition coming soon Talent Searchsupports students 11-27; next competition in FY 15 Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs Staffmust have a TRIO grant to compete; next competition in FY 16 (runs during even years) Upward Bound/Upward Bound Math-Science/Veterans Upward Boundmost popular TRIO programs; next competition in FY 16 5

National Center for Education Research (NCER) Supports rigorous research that addresses the nations most pressing education needs, from early childhood to adult education. Last Deadline: August 6, 2015 National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER) Supports research on special education and related services, and addresses the full range of issues facing children with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities, school personnel and others. Last Deadline: August 6, 2015 Unsolicited Educational Research Supports unsolicited proposals for research, evaluation, statistics, and dissemination projects to provide reliable information about the condition of education. Proposal topics should not be already covered by NCER and NCSER programs. Last Deadline: March 5, 2015 ED Institute of Education Sciences 6

ED Fulbright-Hays Programs Group Projects Abroad support overseas training, research, and curriculum development in modern foreign languages and area studies for groups of teachers, students, and faculty. Last Deadline: March 23, 2015 (last years deadline: June 24, 2014) Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad provides grants to IHEs to award six to 12 month international research fellowships for doctoral students in modern foreign languages or area studies. Last Deadline: April 28, 2015 (last years deadline: June 24, 2014) Seminars AbroadBilateral Projects provide short-term study and travel seminars for U.S. educators in the social sciences and humanities to improve their understanding of peoples and cultures of other countries. Last Deadline: April 1, 2015 (last years deadline: February 4, 2014) 7

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) NEH offers grants in the following areas: Education Programs, Preservation and Access, Public Programs, Research Programs, Challenge Grants, Federal/State Partnerships, and Digital Humanities Disciplines include: History, Literature, Art History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Philosophy, Jurisprudence, Criticism and Theory of the Arts, Linguistics, Language (modern and classical), Ethics, Comparative Religion, Aspects of Social Sciences which have Humanistic Content Bridging Cultures is a broad NEH initiative intended to promote civic understanding and mutual respect among people of diverse cultural backgrounds within the United States and abroad. 8

NEH Standing Together: The Humanities and the Experience of War NEHs new broad initiative, introduced in Spring 2014. A focus area for projects within existing NEH programs. Uses the humanities to explore the military experience through: Advanced humanities research Events and materials to promote dialogue and understanding of military experience Support for returning veterans and their families. 9

NEH Digital Humanities The Office of Digital Humanities supports projects that explore the use of new technology in humanities research as well as the study of digital culture from a humanistic perspective. Planning Grants award up to $30,000 (level 1) or up to $60,000 (level 2). Last Deadline: September 16, 2015 Implementation Grants award $100,000 to $325,000. Deadline: February 17, 2016 Digital Projects for the Public (through Div. of Public Programs) is used to create digital projects or the digital components of a larger project with the potential to attract a broad, general audience. Discovery grants up to $30,000; Prototyping grants up to $100,000. Deadline: June 10, 2015 10

NEH Opportunities NEH Fellowships support individuals pursuing advanced research in the humanities. Also supports development of scholarly resources. Fellowships support full-time work for 6-12 continuous months. Award is up to $50,400. Annual deadline: May 1 Summer Stipends support advanced research that is of value to humanities scholars and/or general audiences, resulting in scholarly resources up to $6,000 for two semesters of full-time research. Last Deadline: September 30, 2014 11

NEH Opportunities Collaborative Research Grants supports collaborative research from two or more scholars up to $100,000. Deadline: December 9, 2015 Media Projects: Development and Production Grants. Deadline: August 12, 2015 Challenge Grants support long-term improvements and financial stability for humanities programs and activities in education, public programming, scholarly research, and preservation - awards typically between $30,000 and $500,000. Requires 3:1 match. Deadline: May 5, 2015 12

National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Funds are split between state and regional boards (40%) and the national office (60%). Program Divisions at the national level are: Literature & Arts Education, Multidisciplinary Arts, Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Partnerships. Partnerships are essential. Each institution may submit only one application per program. New emphasis on understanding the impact of the arts on community and economic development usually termed creative placemaking. 13

NEA Major Programs (required matching) Art Works up to $100,000. Deadline: January 1, 2016 Research: Art Works up to $30,000. Last Deadline: February 19, 2015 Our Town: creative place-making projects that contribute to the livability of communities and place the arts at their core up to $200,000. Deadline: September 21, 2015 Challenge America Fast-Track: extends the reach of the arts to underserved populations - up to $10,000. Deadline: April 16, 2016 14

Kresge Foundation (Humanities/Social Science) Programs include community development activities, climate change, and supporting artistic expression. Proposals accepted year-round Lumina Foundation (College Access and completion) Goal 2025 calls for 60 percent of Americans to hold a high-quality postsecondary degree or credential by 2025. Annual deadline: LOIs are reviewed year-round Foundation Funding 15

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Provides 80 percent of all federal support for the life sciences, and nearly 90 percent of federal support for the biological sciences. Funds more than 80 percent of all federal psychology research. NIH is also a large supporter of social and behavioral sciences research. NIH funding is competitive20 percent success rate. 16

NIH Institutes/Centers National Cancer Institute National Eye Institute National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute National Human Genome Research Institute National Institute on Aging National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases National Institute of Arthritis & Musculoskeletal & Skin Diseases National Institute of Biomedical Imaging & Bioengineering Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development National Institute on Deafness & Other Communication Disorders National Institute of Dental & Craniofacial Research National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney Diseases National Institute on Drug Abuse National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences National Institute of General Medical Sciences National Institute of Mental Health National Institute for Minority Health & Health Disparities National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke National Institute of Nursing Research National Institute of Medicine John E. Fogarty International Center National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences 17

NIH Mechanisms Research Grants R01 Research Project R03 Small Research Grant R09 Clinical Investigator R13 Conference Grant R15 Academic Research Enhancement Award R18 Research Demonstration & Dissemination R21 Exploratory/Developmental, Phase I R24 Resource-Related R25 Education Projects R33 Exploratory/Developmental, Phase 2 R34 Clinical Trial Planning Grant R35 Method to Extend Research in Time (MERIT) R41 Small Business Technology Transfer, Phase I R42 Small Business Technology Transfer, Phase II R43 Small Business Innovation Research, Phase I R44 Small Business Innovation Research, Phase II R56 High Priority, Short-Term (Bridge Award) NIH also funds F Awards (individual fellowship/training grants); K Awards (career development grants); and T Awards (institutional training grants) 18

Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) Grants - (R15) Limited to institutions receiving $6 million or less per year (over 4 of the last 7 years) from NIH. Small (for NIH) award--$300,000 total for up to three years. Active involvement of undergraduate (preferred) and graduate students in the proposed research is essential. R15 is a research grant and applications should not focus on training objectives of students. Each NIH institute/center has its own AREA contact only National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) doesnt participate. Annual Deadlines: February 25, June 25 and October 25 19

NIH BRAIN Initiative The Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative is part of a new Presidential focus aimed at revolutionizing our understanding of the human brain. By accelerating the development and application of innovative technologies, researchers will be able to produce a revolutionary new dynamic picture of the brain that, for the first time, shows how individual cells and complex neural circuits interact in both time and space. Next competition TBD 20

NIH Opportunities Bridges to the Baccalaureate/Doctorate support partnerships among community colleges, 4-year colleges and doctoral institutions to improve minority student achievement in the biomedical sciences. Deadline: September 25, 2015 Building Infrastructure Leading to Diversity (BUILD) Initiative supports strategies and approaches to transform undergraduate research training and mentorship. BA-granting colleges/universities receiving less than $7.5 million in NIH research project grant funding annually and have a pool of undergraduates, 25% of whom are supported by Pell grants. Last Deadline: April 2, 2014 Modeling Social Behavior supports research to develop and test theories and computational, mathematical, or engineering approaches to deepen understanding of complex social behavior. Annual Deadlines: February 5, June 5, and October 5 21

22 Graduate Partnerships Program (GPP) Brings PhD graduate students to the NIH Intramural Research Program for dissertation research. Participants enjoy the academic environment of a university, the extensive research resources of the NIH, and the breadth and depth of the research programs of both the host university and the NIH Intramural Research Program (IRP). The goal is to create a different kind of graduate experience, one that focuses on training the next generation of scientific leaders by emphasizing communication and collaboration skills, integration of information, and interdisciplinary investigation. Last Deadline: December 1, 2014 NIH Opportunities

Almost ALL Federal Agencies have STEM Education and/or Research Activity AMERICA COMPETES ACT 23

National Science Foundation (NSF) Priority investments focus on innovation and technology development (areas where progress in basic research is vital to addressing key national challenges in manufacturing), data storage and analysis, and critical infrastructure to promote and sustain economic growth, including undergraduate STEM education programs 24

NSF DIRECTORATES Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO) Directorate for Computer & Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Directorate for Education & Human Resources (EHR) Directorate for Engineering (ENG) Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) Directorate for Mathematical & Physical Sciences (MPS) Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences (SBE) 25

NSF Opportunities Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Supports active undergraduate research participation areas funded by NSF through two mechanisms. REU Sites support independent projects to initiate and conduct research projects involving a number of undergraduates. REU Supplements support the addition of undergraduates to ongoing, new, or renewal NSF-funded projects. Annual Deadlines: May and August Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program Agency-wide program provides NSF's most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who demonstrate outstanding research, excellent education, and integration of education and research. New Deadlines: Expected in July 2015 for all Directorates 26

NSF Opportunities Improving Undergraduate STEM Education (IUSE: EHR) Seeks proposals that address immediate challenges and opportunities that are facing undergraduate STEM education, as well as those that anticipate new structures (e.g. organizational changes, new methods for certification or credentialing, course re- conception, cyberlearning, etc.) and new functions of the undergraduate learning and teaching enterprise. Next Deadline: January 13, 2015 NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S- STEM) Scholarships for academically talented students demonstrating financial need, enabling them to enter the STEM workforce or STEM graduate school following completion of an associate, baccalaureate, or graduate-level degree in STEM disciplines. Next Deadline expected: Early August 2015 27

NSF Opportunities STEM-C (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, including Computing) Partnerships Major research and development effort of two NSF directorates, Education and Human Resources and Computer and Information Science and Engineering. Supports innovative partnerships to improve teaching and learning in STEM disciplines. Deadline: March 8, 2016 Integrated NSF Support Promoting Interdisciplinary Research and Education (INSPIRE) Encourages bold, exceptional proposals that some may consider to be at a disadvantage in a standard NSF review process; it is not intended for proposals that are more appropriate for existing award mechanisms. Deadline: LOIs may be submitted anytime after August 1, 2014 28

Supports strategic investments in priority areas such as security challenges and opportunities in cyberspace, R&D to support innovation in both the military and civilian sectors, and defense against terrorism. 29 U.S. Department of Defense (DOD)

Young Faculty Award Funds high risk, high payoff fundamental research in topic areas in the physical sciences, engineering, materials, mathematics, biology, computing, informatics and manufacturing disciplines. Deadline: Expected January 2015 STEM for K-12 and Institutions of Higher Education Supports projects that foster an interest in, knowledge of, and study in STEM to ensure an educated and well-prepared workforce, which meets the naval and national competitive needs. Last Deadline: September 30, 2014 30 DOD Opportunities

Awards to Stimulate and Support Undergrad Research Experiences (ASSURE) Supports undergrad research in relevant disciplines and is designed to increase the number of undergrad science and engineering majors pursuing advanced degrees. Collaboration with NSF through its REU Sites Program. Deadlines: May 22, 2015; August 26, 2015 ONR STEM Education, Outreach, and Workforce Program Supports the development/maintenance of a robust STEM workforce. Targets High School, Undergraduate, and Graduate STEM education and outreach designed to enhance the Navy and Marine Corps STEM workforce. Deadline: White papers due September 30, annually 31 DOD Opportunities

Mathematical Sciences Program Supports self-directed, unclassified research in the areas of Algebra, Number Theory, Discrete Mathematics, Probability, and Statistics. Annual deadline: October 15 Minerva Research Initiative (MRI) Builds bridges between the DOD and the social science community. Last Deadline: February 19, 2015 Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative Program (MURI) Supports multidisciplinary research at U.S. academic institutions (ONR, ARO, AFOSR) Deadline: June 15, 2015 32 DOD Opportunities

Priority areas include innovative applied energy sector programs, and advanced manufacturing and clean energy research and development. 33 U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

Office of Science (SC) Lead federal agency supporting fundamental scientific research for energy Nations largest supporter of basic research in the physical sciences. Scientific program offices: Advanced Scientific Computing Research, Basic Energy Sciences, Biological and Environmental Research, Fusion Energy Sciences, High Energy Physics and Nuclear Physics. Office of Science sponsors a range of science education initiatives through its Workforce Development for Teachers and Scientists program. 34 DOE Office of Interest

Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Works with business, industry, universities, and others to increase the use of renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies. Offering financial assistance opportunities for development and demonstration of renewable electricity generation technologies including solar, water, wind, and geothermal.. 35 DOE Office of Interest

Science Undergraduate Laboratory Internships (SULI) Program encourages undergraduate students to pursue STEM careers by providing research experiences at DOE National Laboratories. Deadline: May 29, 2015 (Fall Semester) DOE Scholars Program Summer internships with stipends of up to $650 per week. Majors accepted include: engineering; physical sciences; environmental sciences; computer science and information technology; business; policy; program management; math; statistics; safety and health; accounting and finance; law; and others. Deadline: January 15, 2015 Laboratory Equipment Donation Program (LEDP) Grants surplus and available used energy-related laboratory equipment to universities and colleges in the United States for use in energy oriented educational programs. The listing of equipment is updated as new equipment is identified. It is available at no cost for a limited time and is granted on a first-received qualified application basis.listing of equipment 36 DOE Opportunities

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) USDA Priority Areas Plant, animal, food science Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Funding between USDA, DOE Last Deadline: February 25, 2014 Economic Development Rural Cooperative Development Grants (RCDG), Deadline: TBD (Last Deadline: June 24, 2014) Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) Deadline: August 13, 2015 Health Care Rural Health and Safety Education Competitive Grants Program Last Deadline: May 21, 2015 The Distance Learning and Telemedicine Loan and Grant Program (DLT) Last Deadline July 6, 2015 37

38 GRC Partnership Engagement Conference, Washington, D.C. (August 17-19, 2015) This exclusive event in the nations capital provides a forum for research and sponsored programs officers, senior administrators, and faculty to connect with funders, area experts, and colleagues from across the country. Build your institutions competitiveness for grant and contract support during three days of programming: Targeted sessions Gain Insight from federal program and policy leaders, and receive details on upcoming competitions from various federal agencies and private organizations. Structured networking events Learn, share, and initiate partnerships during breakout sessions, and member-led workshops and receptions. Private Consultations with Program Officers Schedule individual appointments to talk with the experts who administer competitions, monitor review panels, and make agency funding recommendations.

GRC Staff Directory Executive Director Richard Dunfee, [email protected], 202.478.4697 Assistant Director Erika Thompson, [email protected], 202.478.4713 Office Operations Manager Allyson Lords, [email protected], 202.478.7835 Sr. Program Advisor Richard Wellons, [email protected], 202.478.4714 Program Advisors Frank Graeff, [email protected], [email protected] Kenneth McDonald, [email protected], 202.478.4708 Irelene Ricks, [email protected], 202.478.4710 Nyala Watkins, [email protected], [email protected] 39

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