Please note for all proposals that must be submitted via Grants.gov,
the Office of University Research Services must have the final
complete proposal, with all required attachments, no later
than 48 hours prior to the agency deadline. Because of the
higher possibility of technical difficulties with this new
submission engine, the OURS cannot guarantee that proposals
received later than 48 hours prior to the deadline will be
submitted on time. Please direct any questions to the Office
of University Research Services, 4-2236 or ours@towson.edu.
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Announcements from the Office of University Research Services
Reminder: Tips and Tools for Preparing Successful Proposals: A Workshop
Date: January 15, 2009, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The College of Graduate Studies and Research, Office of University Research Services is pleased to host a workshop on finding and applying for external funding for scholarly projects, covering grantsmanship skills and specific programs. We especially encourage junior faculty members, those faculty members who have had little or no grants experience, and those who are planning to apply for external funding in the near future to attend.
Our workshop will include sessions on:
- Programs of the Maryland Higher Education Commission
- Paula Fitzwater, Director, Office of Grants, Maryland Higher Education Commission
- Programs of the National Endowment for the Arts
- Jan Stunkard, Division Coordinator, Music, Opera, Presenting and Arts Communities
- Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) Grants
- Preparing Competitive National Science Foundation Proposals
A continental breakfast will be available from 8:30 with sessions beginning at 9:00. Lunch will also be provided. To reserve a place, register by Monday, January 12, 2009by calling 4-2236, or by sending an email message including your telephone number to ours@towson.edu. Workshop will be held at 7800 York Road, Room 218A.
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Institutional, University-Wide, or Cross-Disciplinary Opportunities
Behavioral and Social Research on Disasters and Health
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: February 16, 2009 and June 16, 2009 (expires September 7, 2009)
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to stimulate research in the behavioral and social sciences on the consequences of natural and man-made disasters for the health of children, the elderly, and vulnerable groups, with an ultimate goal of preventing or mitigating harmful consequences. Examples of disasters include severe weather-related events, earthquakes, large-scale attacks on civilian populations, technological catastrophes or perceived catastrophes, and influenza pandemics. Three NIH Institutes are sponsoring this program announcement. The National Institute on Aging is interested in research on the elderly in disasters, especially elderly residents of institutions and frail elderly in the community. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development is interested in research on children and other vulnerable populations in disasters. The National Institute of Nursing Research is interested in research that will develop interventions to improve outcomes for persons affected by natural and man-made disasters.
This FOA will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21) award mechanism. The total project period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed two years. Direct costs are limited to $275,000 over a two-year period, with no more than $200,000 in direct costs allowed in any single year.
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-452.html
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Information Technologies and the Internet in Health Services and Intervention Delivery
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: February 16, 2009 (expires May 9. 2009)
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages investigators to submit applications studying the impact of health information technology (HIT) on health interventions and services. Studies related to the impact of technology on the delivery of health-related information as well as health-related clinical interventions are encouraged. Multi-disciplinary studies by researchers with expertise in clinical, services, and technology disciplines are needed to understand the complexities of HIT and Internet use to deliver clinical and systems interventions and guide their implementation into health care organizations. The capability of gathering continuous streams of multi-modal data and providing real time or just-in-time interventions using HIT underscores the need for multidisciplinary studies. While much progress has been made in developing guidelines to ease the use of Internet technologies for service intervention delivery, still relatively little is known about the impact of the Internet and other electronic research tools in delivering interventions that have been tested in a traditional care setting. Targeted research is needed to test the effectiveness of adapted "Internet-based" interventions, the effectiveness of the Internet and other technologies as a mechanism to deliver health information to consumers, and the impact of technology use on consumer health. More broadly, research is needed to develop theory-based HIT implementation, and to explore the use of HIT as a vehicle, not a new intervention, to deliver effective health treatments to consumers. Of particular interest is the use of HIT in mental health and cancer prevention areas.
FOAs of identical scientific scope are being offered. The NIH Small Grant award mechanism (R03) funds a project period of up to two years and a budget for direct costs of $50,000 per year. Additionally, applicants may apply under the NIH Exploratory/Developmental award mechanism (R21) which provides a project period of up to two years and a combined budget of $275,000 with no more than $200,000 in direct costs allowed in any single year
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-225.html (R03)
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-224.html (R21)
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European Union-United States Atlantis Program
Agency: US Department of Education
Deadline: March 23, 2009
The European Union-United States Atlantis Program is a grant competition conducted cooperatively by the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) and the European Commission's Directorate General for Education and Culture (DG EAC). The purpose of this competition is to promote a student-centered, transatlantic dimension to higher education and training in a wide range of academic and professional disciplines. The Atlantis Program is interested in funding innovative projects for cooperation in the higher education field, including vocational training, which are designed to develop and implement double or joint transatlantic degrees for students in the EU-US. The program may also support projects to promote other forms of EU-US cooperation in higher education and vocational training, including mobility projects and policy-oriented measures. The three funding areas include:
- Transatlantic Degree Consortia projects that propose to implement dual/double or joint degree programs referred to as the “Transatlantic Degree” and provide support for students and members of the academic and administrative staff. The largest portion the sponsor funding will be devoted to these projects. Proposals must consist of a minimum of one U.S. institution and two EU institutions from different EU member states. The project period is up to 48 months
- Mobility Projects which propose to develop projects that involve short-term transatlantic mobility not directly related to award of a joint or dual/double degree. Consortia applying for such a project are expected to have a solid experience in transatlantic cooperation and exchanges. Mobility projects must include at least two U.S. institutions (from same or different states) and two EU institutions from different EU member states. Project funding is available for up to 48 months.
- Policy-oriented Measures which propose to design projects and activities that enhance collaboration in the higher education and vocational training field. Projects must consist of at least two U.S. institutions (from same or different states) and two EU institutions from different EU member states. Project funding is available for up to 24 months
The Department estimates that $4,486,000 will be available for this program. For the first year, average awards will range from $35,000 to $116,000, and the Department estimates that 45 awards will be made. Project activities must start between September 1, 2009 and December 31, 2009. Funding will include student travel stipends, faculty travel stipends, and administrative costs. No cost sharing is required.
URL: http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=9803 (select “Application Instructions” link)
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Agency: US Department of Education
Deadline: February 23, 2009
The purpose of the Women's Educational Equity Act (WEEA) program is: (a) To promote gender equity in education in the United States; (b) to provide financial assistance to enable educational agencies and institutions to meet the requirements of title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; and (c) to promote equity in education for women and girls who suffer from multiple forms of discrimination based on sex, race, ethnic origin, limited English proficiency, disability, or age. (However, m en and boys may participate in any program or activity assisted with funds under this program.)
This competition includes three absolute priorities and one competitive preference priority. Only applications that meet Priority 3 and one or both of Priority 1 and Priority 2 will be considered. These priorities are:
- Priority 1--Mathematics. Projects that support activities to enable students to achieve proficiency or advanced proficiency in mathematics.
- Priority 2--Science. Projects that support activities to enable students to achieve proficiency or advanced proficiency in science.
- Priority 3--Student Achievement Data. Projects that collect pre- and post-intervention test data to assess the effect of the projects on the academic achievement of student participants relative to appropriate comparison or control groups.
The Department suggests that applicants that are not part of a school system establish a relationship with their project’s targeted school(s) to facilitate accessing the required pre- and post-intervention test data regarding proficiency and advanced proficiency
Under the competitive preference priority up to an additional 10 points will be awarded to applications that support activities and interventions aimed at improving the academic achievement of secondary school students who are at greatest risk of not meeting challenging State academic standards and not completing high school.
An estimated $1,827,714 is available for this program for approximately 10 awards c ontingent upon the availability of funds and the quality of applications. This program does not require cost sharing or matching funds.
URL: http://www.ed.gov/programs/equity/index.html
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Partnerships in Character Education Program
Agency: US Department of Education
Deadline: February 24, 2009
The purpose of the Partnerships in Character Education program is to assist eligible entities (see following for eligibility information) in designing and implementing character education programs. These character education programs must take into consideration the view of parents, students, students with disabilities, and other members of the community, including members of private and nonprofit organizations.
This competition includes one absolute priority (to which all applicants must respond in order to be considered for funding) and one invitational priority. The absolute priority is for the design and implementation of character education programs that: (1) are able to be integrated into classroom instruction and to be consistent with State academic contents standards; and (2), are able to be carried out in conjunction with other educational reform efforts. Within this absolute priority, the Department will give competitive preference to applications that address either of the following priorities:
- Applicants proposing a quasi-experimental design may receive up to 10 additional points to their final scores; or
- Applicants proposing an experimental design may receive up to 20 additional points to their final score
The agency is particular interested in application that propose to engage faith-based and community organizations in the planning and development of character education programs and the delivery of services under this program.
Eligibility Note : Towson University, on its own, is not eligible to apply to this program. The University could, however, apply in partnership with other entities. Eligible applicants are
- State educational agencies (SEAs), in partnership with one or more local educational agencies (LEAs) or an SEA in partnership with one or more LEAs and nonprofit organizations or entities, including an institution of higher education
- An LEA or consortium of LEAS or an LEA in partnership with one or more nonprofit organizations or entities, including an institution of higher education
An estimated $1,277,480 is available for this program in 2009 for approximately 2 awards. The estimated range of awards is $500,000 - $750,000 for SEAs and $250,000 - $500,000 for LEAs. The estimated average size of awards is $600,000 for each 12-month budget period for SEAs and $350,000 for each 12-month budget period for LEAs. The project period is up to 48 months, of which no more than 12 months may be used for planning and program design
URL: http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2008/pdf/E8-30388.pdf
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Opportunity for Students in the Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science and Mathematics
FY 2009 Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship – NIST Gaithersburg
Agency: US Department of Commerce
Deadline: February 19, 2009
The Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program provides an opportunity for the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) laboratories and the National Science Foundation (NSF) to join in partnership to encourage outstanding undergraduate students to pursue careers in science and engineering. The program will provide research opportunities for students to work with internationally known NIST scientists, to expose them to cutting-edge research and promote the pursuit of graduate degrees in science and engineering.
The objective of the SURF Programs is to build a mutually beneficial relationship between the student, the institution, and NIST. NIST is one of the nation's premiere research institutions for the physical and engineering sciences and, as the lead Federal agency for technology transfer, it provides a strong interface between government, industry and academia. NIST embodies a special science culture, developed from a large and well-equipped research staff that enthusiastically blends programs that address the immediate needs of industry with longer-term research that anticipates future needs. This occurs in few other places and enables the Electronics and Electrical Engineering Lab (EEEL), Manufacturing Engineering Lab (MEL), Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST), Chemical Science and Technology Lab (CSTL), Physics Lab (PL), Materials Science and Engineering Lab (MSEL)/NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR), Building and Fire Research Lab (BFRL), and Information Technology Lab (ITL) to offer unique research and training opportunities for undergraduates, providing them a research-rich environment and exposure to state of the art equipment.
In 2009, the SURF NIST Gaithersburg Programs are soliciting applications in the areas of Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Nanoscale Science and Technology, Chemical Science and Technology, Physics, Materials Science and Engineering/Neutron Research, Building and Fire Research, and Information Technology. Awards are received in the form of stipends, not salary. SURF students receive stipend, and housing and travel allotments (as needed). Funding for students comes via a federal grant issued to the college/university from NIST. Students who complete the full 11 week program will receive a $4,000 stipend. Students who cannot make the full 11-week program will be paid at $363.64 per week. The SURF Gaithersburg Program will not authorize funds for indirect costs or fringe benefits.
The program is open to all United States citizens or permanent residents. Students must be undergraduates with a scientific major, have a G.P.A. of 3.0/4.0 or better (recommended), and are considering pursuing a graduate degree (M.S. or Ph.D.). Students with physics, material science, chemistry, applied mathematics, computer science, or engineering majors are encouraged to apply.
URL: http://www.surf.nist.gov/welcome.htm
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