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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American Recovery and Reinvestment Act Funding Opportunities
Recovery Act Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants Program
Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Deadline: June 13, 2009
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) will provide grants and cooperative agreements for measurement science and engineering research in the following six focus areas of critical national importance: energy, environment and climate change, information technology/cybersecurity, biosciences/healthcare, manufacturing, and physical infrastructure. Proposals must address one of the areas of critical national importance sub-topics listed in Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO).
The program is intended to advance the state of knowledge and practice in areas of critical national importance, in support of NIST’s mission to promote U.S. innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology in ways that enhance economic security and improve our quality of life.
Competitive proposals will also result in achieving commencement of activities as quickly as possible consistent with prudent management. Applicants may propose projects that include collaboration between scientific staff and NIST to help advance these program objectives.
NIST plans to award up to $35 million in grants and cooperative agreements (20-60 awards expected), as appropriate to support measurement science and engineering research in areas of critical national importance. Proposals for research or other activity under this notice should have a duration lasting between one and three years. Individual awards are expected to range between $500,000 and $1,500,000. Projects are expected to start by September of 2009. There are no cost share requirements.
URL: http://www.nist.gov/recovery/measurement_ffo.html
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Summer Laboratory Opportunities
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: Various
The 2009 Recovery Act is creating summer research opportunities for high school and college students and teachers at biomedical laboratories across the United States. A number of NIH-funded researchers have funds available to support a limited number of summer research interns.
- Student Summer Opportunities – NIH wants to encourage students to seriously pursue research careers in health-related sciences. This is a unique opportunity for students to be a member of a research team. If you are a high school or college student with an interest in pursuing a science lab experience this summer, you are encouraged to contact participating laboratories soon.
- Teacher Summer Opportunities – Under this program, NIH-funded researchers and institutions may also host elementary, middle, and high school teachers, as well as college faculty, in short-term research experiences. The aim is to facilitate the professional development of teachers and help them foster in their students a lifelong interest in science.
These opportunities were created through Administrative Supplements funded by the NIH through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. To search for opportunities visit https://science.education.nih.gov/SummerScience#q9. A search engine has been set up to locate scientists and institutions that have received Administrative Supplements. Interested applicants should contact participating laboratories for details on applying.
URL: https://science.education.nih.gov/SummerScience#q9
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Opportunity for Faculty Members in National Science Foundation Supported Disciplines
Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER)
Agency: National Science Foundation
Deadline: July 21, 2009 (Biological Sciences, Computer and Information
Sciences, and Education and Human Resources)
July 23, 2009 (Geosciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences,
Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences)
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program provides the NSF's most prestigious awards in support of the early career development activities of those teacher-scholars who most effectively integrate research and education within the context of the mission of their organization. The intent of the program is to provide stable support at a sufficient level and duration to enable awardees to develop careers as outstanding teacher-scholars. NSF encourages submission of CAREER proposals from eligible junior faculty at all CAREER-eligible organizations and especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. Successful PIs will propose creative, integrative, and effective research and education plans, developed within the context of the mission, goals, and resources of their organization, and which will build a firm foundation for a lifetime of contributions to the integration of research and education. Applicants are encouraged to contact the program officer in the division closest to their area of research to discuss the expectations and approaches that are most appropriate for that area.
Proposers for the FY 2008 competition must meet all of the following eligibility requirements:
- By the respective July deadlines for submission of proposals:
- Hold a doctoral degree in a field of science or engineering supported by NSF;
- Be untenured;
- Have not previously received an NSF PECASE (Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers) or CAREER award (prior or concurrent federal support for other types of awards or for non-duplicative research does not preclude eligibility); AND
- By October 1st following the July submission deadlines:
- Be employed in a tenure-track position (or tenure-track-equivalent position) as an assistant professor (or equivalent title) at an institution in the U.S., its territories, or possessions, or the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, that awards degrees in a field supported by NSF.
Applicants may submit only one CAREER proposal per annual competition and may not participate in more than three CAREER competitions. Proposals that are not reviewed (i.e., are withdrawn or are returned without review) do not count toward the three-competition limit. Awards are for 5 years. The minimum award, including facilities and administrative costs (formerly indirect costs), is $400,000 (80,000 per year), with the following exception: applicants to the Biological Sciences Directorate must submit budget requests for a minimum of $500,000.
URL: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08557/nsf08557.htm?govDel=USNSF_25
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Individual Research Opportunity
Research Associateship Programs
Agency: The National Academies
Deadline: August 1, 2009
The mission of the NRC Research Associateship Programs (RAP) is to promote excellence in scientific and technological research conducted by the U. S. government through the administration of programs offering graduate, postdoctoral, and senior level research opportunities at sponsoring federal laboratories and affiliated institutions.
In these programs, prospective applicants select a research project or projects from among the large group of opportunities listed on this website. Prior to completing an application, prospective applicants should contact the proposed Research Adviser to assure that funding will be available if their application is recommended by NRC panels. Once mutual interest is established between a prospective applicant and a Research Adviser, an application is submitted through the NRC WebRap system. Reviews are conducted four times each year and review results are available approximately 6-8 weeks following the application deadline.
URL: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/pga/RAP/index.htm
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