Funding Opportunities
Faculty members are encouraged to take advantage of the following funding opportunities broadly related to INS research. A few program announcements are listed below, arranged by sponsor and deadline:
- Department of Agriculture,
- Department of Defense (DOD),
- Department of Energy (DOE),
- Department of Labor,
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA),
- National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST),
- National Institutes of Health (NIH),
- National Science Foundation (NSF),
- New York State, and
- Non-Government Funding
Department of Agriculture
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Department of Defense (DOD)
Deadline: 02-28-2010
The focus of this initiative is to research, create, develop, deploy, and evaluate innovative educational tools, approaches, and resources that will assist with the development of an educated and well trained scientific and technical workforce, representative of the US population that DHS and its partners will need to protect the country in the foreseeable future. Attracting historically underserved and underrepresented populations with DHS relevant Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) innovative educational tools, approaches, and resources, is a requirement of this initiative. At least one of the following topical areas of strategic interest must be a component of proposals submitted (see solicitation for full list): Risk, Economics, and Decision Sciences; Chemical Threats and Countermeasures; Biological Threats & Countermeasures; Food and Agriculture Security.
Deadline: 03-08-2010
Funds research ideas and areas that might lead to innovations in science and engineering, including (see solicitation for full list): physical sciences (quantum science and technology, physics of nano-materials and devices, lasers and photonics); material science (hybrid systems, physical basis for evolution of properties); structural materials (high-performance polymers, metals, ceramics and their composites, materials for thermal management); functional materials (advanced electronic, photonic, and magnetic materials); power and energy (advanced energy storage, energy conversion, energy harvesting, micro-scale power); manufacturing science and technology (nanofabrication and self-assembly); and biology (nanotechnological modulation of cellular signal transduction pathways; information-driven self-assembly in vitro, micro/nano- scale technologies for non-invasive and/or remote assessment of health).
Office of Naval Research Maritime Laser Demonstration - Technology Incubation and Maturation Program
Deadline: 03-10-2010
Soliciting proposals from academia and industry sources capable of providing to the Navy innovative High Energy Laser (HEL) system and subsystem technology (hardware and software), tools, concept designs, engineering and technical studies with the potential for involvement in the demonstrations and testing of a prototype Maritime Laser Demonstrator (MLD) for use as counter-material/lethal effects against small boat threats. The primary purpose of the MLD Technology Incubation and Maturation BAA is to procure these new analytical tools, enable rapid development of significant enhancements, and/or gain additional critical scientific knowledge related to the demonstration and testing of a prototype “tens of kilowatt” class high-energy laser system in a maritime environment.
Army Medical Research and Materiel Command BAA 10-1
Deadline: 09-30-2010
Topics of interest include (see solicitation for full list): Military Infectious Diseases Research Program – focuses on vaccines, antiparasitic drugs, deployable field clinical diagnostics, and vector control pertinent to naturally-occurring endemic diseases with demonstrated or potential capability to decrease military operational effectiveness. Telemedicine and Advanced Technology Program - explores medical science and engineering technologies ahead of programmed research, and to leverage programs to maximize benefits to military medicine. To accomplish this, research is centered around a number of scientific domains: Medical Robotics, Health Information Technologies, Medical Imaging Technologies, Advanced Prosthetics and Human Performance, Computational Biology, Biomonitoring Technologies, Simulation and Training Technology, Genomics and Proteomics, Integrative Disease Management, Infectious Disease, Neuroscience, Regenerative Medicine, Nanomedicine and Biomaterials, Trauma, Medical Logistics, and Telemedicine. Genomics and Proteomics - focuses on the use of genomics and proteomics to identify signatures and markers that can aid in early detection and in determining effective therapeutic agents across a wide array of disease states. New proteomics and genomics methodologies, instrumentation, and resources are all of interest Chronic Disease and Integrative Medicine - focuses on the use of a wide variety of advanced medical technologies to diagnose, treat, and manage patients with ongoing health problems. Technologies include telemedicine, remote monitoring, biosensors, advance immunologic testing, health information technologies for care management and decision support, and technologies for patient empowerment and education. Infectious Disease - Research in this area focuses on vaccines, therapeutic agents, diagnosis, vector control, wound infections, and sepsis. Regenerative Medicine - Research focuses on the development of treatments for damaged/non-functional tissues and organs using regenerative medicine technologies. This includes using gene- or cell-based therapies that prompt the body to autonomously regenerate and implanting engineered tissue/organs using modified (autologous) cells seeded onto biodegradable scaffolds. Basic and advanced research ranging from cell biology (i.e. differentiation, development, signaling, organization), technologies (i.e. bioreactors, tissue preservation and storage, cell harvesting and multiplication, fabrication), and enabling tools (i.e. microarrays, scaffolds, recombinant DNA technologies, etc) are needed. Nanomedicine and Biomaterials. The objective is to identify novel developments in materials science and biomaterials that can lead to new drug and improved devices for diagnosing diseases and treatments. This includes nanotechonology and material fabrication with properties that mimic biological tissues.
Research Interests of the U.S. Air Force Academy, USAFA-BAA-2009-1
Open through: 09-30-2019
USAFA is seeking white papers and proposals in research areas including the following:
- Bioenergy: The vision involves a mix of research and alternative energy production facilities in solar electric, biofuels, waste-to-methane and other multiple conservation efforts.
- Chemistry: The current topics of interest are renewable energy materials and processes (e.g. hydrogen storage materials, ionic liquid thermal fluids and photoelectrochemical materials), energetic materials, chemical agent decontamination in ionic liquids, electrowetting of surfaces by ionic liquids, microbial adhesion on surfaces, polymer and nanoparticle coatings on technologically important surfaces, organometallic chemistry of fulvenes.
- Laser and Optical Physics: Atomic physics; diode-pumped alkali lasers; fiber laser research involving novel fiber designs including photonic crystal fibers and acoustically-engineered fibers for the suppression of non-linear effects in highpower fiber lasers; high-performance imaging research focused on novel wavefront measurement and manipulation techniques; nanomaterials research including the application of novel materials structures for the manipulation of light including negative index materials, phonon-photon superlattices, tunable dielectrics, ferro-electric and ferro-magnetic oxides, surface plasmonics, and black silicon for photo-detector and solar cell applications.
- Physics: plasma and laser physics, advanced miniaturization techniques, use of Microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), development of miniaturized automated satellite constellations and advanced data mining techniques for large data systems.
Department of Energy (DOE)
Fall 2009 Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study
Deadline: 10-22-2009
EPA STAR is offering Graduate Fellowships for master’s and doctoral level students in environmental fields of study. Fellowship topics are as follows: Global Change; Clean Air; Drinking Water; Water Quality: Hydrogeology and Surface Water; Water Quality: Coastal and Estuarine Processes; Human Health: Public Health Sciences; Ecosystem Services: Terrestrial Systems Soli and Plant Ecology; Ecosystem Services: Terrestrial Systems Animal Ecology; Pesticides and Toxic Substances; Land Protection; Science & Technology for Sustainability: Green Engineering/Building/Chemistry/Materials; Science & Technology for Sustainability: Energy; Science & Technology for Sustainability: Environmental Behavior and Decision Making; Emerging Environmental Approaches: Informatics.
Department of Energy, Support of Advanced Coal Research at U.S. Colleges and Universities NOTE: use reference no. DE-FOA-0000146 to access solicitation
Deadline: 11-24-2009
Seeks applications for the UCR Program. The primary objective of the UCR Program has been threefold: (1) to improve our understanding of the chemical and physical processes involved in the conversion and utilization of coal in an environmentally acceptable manner; (2) to maintain and upgrade the coal research capabilities and facilities of U.S. colleges and universities; and (3) to support the education of students in the area of coal science. To develop and sustain a national program of university research that advances the previous stated objectives, the DOE is interested in innovative and fundamental research pertinent to coal conversion and utilization. This year, research is limited to three broad areas:
- Computational Energy Sciences: Multiphase Flow Research
- Material Sciences: Computer-Aided Development of Novel New Materials for Energy Conversion from Coal, and
- Sensors and Controls: Nano Derived Materials for the Formation of Multi Dimensional Sensing Structures for the Selective Detection of Fossil Energy Gases at High Temperatures.
Department of Labor
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National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)
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National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)
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National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Dissecting the Early HIV Immune Response: A Systems Biology Approach
Deadline: 11-02-2009
Invites Program Project applications focusing on the combination of computational and experimental methodologies to analyze, model, and validate network dynamics of early immune responses to HIV/SIV exposure, infection, or exposure/infection following vaccination in a relevant animal model. The primary focus of this FOA is to use a systems biology approach to develop a comprehensive understanding of innate and early adaptive immune responses that contribute to protection from HIV/SIV exposure or infection, or facilitate viral acquisition.
Exploratory/Developmental Bioengineering Research Grants (EBRG) (R21)
Deadline: 11-16-2009
Support innovative, high risk/high impact bioengineering research in new areas that may have minimal or lack preliminary testing or development. An EBRG application may propose hypothesis-driven, discovery-driven, developmental, or design-directed research. The research proposed under this program can explore approaches and concepts new to a particular substantive area; research and development of new technologies, techniques or methods; or initial research and development of data upon which significant future research may be built.
Optimization of Small Molecule Probes for the Nervous System (R21)
Deadline: 11-16-2009
Encourages research grant applications from institutions/ organizations that propose to develop new small molecule probes for investigating biological function in the nervous system via the application of advanced medicinal chemistry and the biological testing of compounds. Proposals should nominate small molecule probe candidates from distinct structural series for the further, iterative design and testing of analogues in structure-activity relationship studies, using in vitro assays of biological function adapted to the medium throughput screening requirements of this work. These studies should have the goal of developing a small molecule probe possessing the attributes (eg: affinity, selectivity, activity) required for its use in future pharmacological studies proposed by the investigator.
Pathway to Independence Award in Cancer Nanotechnology Research (K99/R00)
Deadline: 12-17-2009
Solicits applications for the Pathway to Independence Award (K99/R00) in Cancer Nanotechnology Research. The primary purpose of this Pathway to Independence Award Program is to increase and maintain a strong cohort of new talented investigators focused on research in cancer nanotechnology. The program is designed to facilitate a timely transition from a mentored postdoctoral research position to a stable independent research position with independent research support at an earlier stage than is currently the norm.
Bioengineering Research Grants (R01)
Deadline: 01-05-2010
Basic and applied multi-disciplinary research that addresses important biological, bioengineering or medical research problems. The BRGs support multi-disciplinary research performed in a single laboratory or by a small number of investigators that applies an integrative, systems approach to develop knowledge and/or methods to prevent, detect, diagnose, or treat disease or to understand health and behavior. A BRG application may propose hypothesis-driven, discovery-driven, developmental, or design-directed research.
Dynamics of Host-Associated Microbial Communities (R01)
Deadline: 01-15-2010
Solicits research grant applications for genetic, physiological, and ecological studies that are designed to reveal the basic principles and mechanisms that govern host-associated microbial community structure and function. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: (a) model systems, (b) community physiology, (c) community genetic interactions, (d) community dynamics, and (e) development of new technologies.
Bioengineering Research Grants (BRG)
Deadline: 02-15-2010
Support multi-disciplinary research performed in a single laboratory or by a small number of investigators that applies an integrative, systems approach to develop knowledge and/or methods to prevent, detect, diagnose, or treat disease or to understand health and behavior. A BRG application may propose hypothesis-driven, discovery-driven, developmental, or design-directed research.
Exploratory Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and Technology (R21)
Deadline: 02-16-2010
Soliciting fundamental research in biomedical informatics and computational biology; development of new computational tools and technologies; and applications of computational technologies to a particular domain area(s) in biomedical research. This particular FOA is intended to support exploratory biomedical informatics and computational biology research—applications should be innovative, with high risk/high impact in new areas that are lacking preliminary data or development. Investigators may target one or multiple areas of biomedical computing that will enable progress in biomedical research. Examples of data types that could be considered include but are not limited to genomic sequences, gene expression, proteomics, pathway data, scientific and biomedical images, qualitative descriptors for health and social science, and remote sensing and geospatial images.
Superfund Hazardous Substance Research and Training Program (P42)
Deadline (letters of intent): 03-10-2010
Support coordinated, multi-project, interdisciplinary research programs to address the mandates legislated under the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986. These mandates include the development of: (1) advanced techniques for the detection, assessment, and evaluation of the effect on human health of hazardous substances; (2) methods to assess the risks to human health presented by hazardous substances; (3) methods and technologies to detect hazardous substances in the environment; and (4) basic biological, chemical, and physical methods to reduce the amount and toxicity of hazardous substances. The objective for the SRP is to develop a holistic research agenda for the protection of human health. This is accomplished by the establishment of interdisciplinary programs that link and integrate biomedical research with related non-biomedical (e.g., engineering, geology, ecology) research within the context of unique scientific themes developed by the applicant.
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Centers for Chemical Innovation
Deadline (preliminary proposals): 10-21-2009
Supports research centers focused on major, long-term fundamental chemical research challenges. CCIs that address these challenges will produce transformative research, lead to innovation, and attract broad scientific and public interest. CCIs are agile structures that can respond rapidly to emerging opportunities and make full use of Cyberinfrastructure to enhance collaborations.
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
Deadline: 10-22-2009
Supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the NSF. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. This solicitation features two mechanisms for support of student research: (1) REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based in a single discipline or academic department, or on interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension are welcome. A partnership with the Department of Defense supports REU Sites in DoD-relevant research areas. (2) REU Supplements may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects or may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements.
Metals and Metallic Nanostructures (MMN)
Deadline: 10-31-2009
A primary objective is to foster the expansion of the activities of synthesis, processing and characterization so that advanced metallic materials and nanostructures with superior physical, mechanical, and/or chemical properties can be predicted and designed, leading to enhanced knowledge of nano- and micro-structure/composition/property relationships at all the relevant length scales. The broad intellectual scope of this program covers the science of advanced structural, high-temperature, hybrid and multifunctional metallic materials; phase transitions, equilibrium and non-equilibrium structures, defects, and phenomena; thermodynamics, kinetics, diffusion, and cooperative behavior across length scales leading to fundamental insights into material properties, nano- and micro-structure evolution; tailored surfaces and interfaces; oxidation; metal-based transducer materials utilizing novel principles for energy conversion; magnetic structures and their interaction with electron transport; metallic clusters and nanoparticles, linear chains and nanowires, low-dimensional structures that exhibit new behavior, quantized electronic, magnetic, or thermal effects, and enhanced physical, mechanical, and chemical properties.
Deadline: 10-31-2009
The Biomaterials Program supports fundamental research at the intersection of the physical, chemical, and biological sciences. Proposals focused on the preparation, characterization, structure-property relationships, and applications of biomaterials are encouraged. Emphasis is on novel design of biomaterials, includingbioderived, bioinspired, biomimetic and biocompatible materials, discovery of new phenomena, and the combination of experiment with theory and/or simulation. General areas of interest include, but are not restricted to, self- and directed molecular assemblies, surfaces and interfaces, membranes and vesicles, gels and networks, carriers and drug delivery systems, smart and self-healing systems, tissue culture scaffolds, mineralization, hybrids and composites, multi-functional biomaterials such as photonic and electronic biomaterials, biomaterials for energy harvesting, conversion and storage, and biomaterials for sensors and actuators.
Building Engineered Complex Systems (BECS)
Deadline: 01-19-2010
This program will provide "seed funding" for small teams of innovative engineers and mathematical scientists (mathematicians or statisticians) to seek and develop a theoretical basis of complex systems, with the aim of developing formal methods for the design of engineered complex systems. A complex system is characterized by its display of patterns of structure or behavior at one level of organization of the system that are diagnostic of interactions among parts of the system at other levels; the emergent behaviors or structures are not evident from considering only the system's separate components. Thissolicitation has been motivated by the observation that many natural, social, and engineered systems have been recognized to be complex systems, in which the traditional reductionist approach to science and engineering fails to predict and explain the patterns and behaviors that emerge from the functioning of these systems. Many engineered systems fall into this category and unexpected failures and other consequences have been experienced as these systems function nearthe edge of their expectedperformance capacity,for examplein power grids, traffic systems, critical civil infrastructures, materials, chemical industrial systems, manufacturing and service enterprises, and environmental systems.
Innovations in Engineering Education, Curriculum, and Infrastructure (IEECI)
Deadline: 01-20-2010
The Innovations in Engineering Education, Curriculum, and Infrastructure (IEECI) program supports research which addresses three aspects of engineering education: (1) how students best learn the ideas, principles, and practices to become creative and innovative engineers, and how this learning is measured (2) how to more effectively translate successes in engineering education research into widespread practice with consideration of curriculum, student learning, innovation models, and cyber-learning technology, and (3) implementation of programs for students supported by the GI Bill.
New York State
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Non-Government Funding
Fabrication of Periodic Metal Nanodots Arrays
Deadline: 11-09-2009
Invites proposals for technology to fabricate "periodic metal nanodots array" on polymer films with high productivity.
NY-Best Market-Driven Research Program
Deadline: 12-17-2009
Designed to stimulate world-class, industry-relevant, research and development, and to support industrial activity in New York in the commercialization of advanced battery and energy storage technology. With funding from the Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR) program, this program will provide funding for organizations to develop and commercialize battery and energy storage technologies and products. Eligible energy storage technologies include technologies that store electric energy directly (for example, batteries or ultracapacitors), components of these technologies, and systems or products that incorporate these technologies. For integrated-systems projects or balance-of-systems (BOS) projects, the focus must be on the storage component. BOS component development must address a critical part of an integrated storage system or enable significant improvement in the performance of a storage system.
American Association of University Women Community Action Grants
Deadline: 01-15-2010
The program's one-year grants provide seed money for new projects. Two-year grants provide start-up funds for longer-term programs that address the particular needs of the community and develop girls' sense of efficacy through leadership or advocacy opportunities. Topic areas are unrestricted but should include a clearly defined activity that promotes education and equity for women and girls. Special consideration will be given to projects focused on K-12 and community college girls' and women's achievements in science, technology, engineering or math.
