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: Undergraduate Research and Travel Grants
Agency: Undergraduate Research Committee
Deadlines: September 23, 2009 and February 12, 2010
Each semester the Towson University Undergraduate Research Committeeinvites applications for undergraduate grant programs. This fall, applications are due Wednesday, September 23 rd. These programs fund undergraduate students conducting or presenting research under the supervision of Towson University faculty. Projects which are the result of individual or small group student/faculty initiatives will be given priority over projects which are part of the regular expectations of a class and/or are specifically designated in the syllabus of a class.
Research Grants of up to $500 fund supplies and expenses for scholarly research activities under the mentorship of a Towson University faculty Member.
Travel Grants of up to $500 will be awarded to students to attend a professional meeting to present the results of their work.
Small Project Awards of up to $100 are also available. These smaller awards have no application deadline, and awards will be made on a rolling basis. Apply anytime.
For more details and to download guidelines and applications please visit the website below or contact jtoll@towson.edu, 410-704-5064, College of Graduate Studies and Research.
URL: http://grad.towson.edu/ours/undergraduate_research/travelgrants.asp
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Reminder: Research Monetary Awards and Teaching Innovation Grants for Spring 2010
Agency: Towson University Faculty Development and Research Committee
Deadlines: October 15, 2009
The Faculty Development and Research Committee (FDRC) is pleased to announce its call for applications for Research Monetary Awards and Teaching Innovation Grants for use during the spring semester 2010. Applications will be accepted through 5:00 pmThursday, October 15, 2009. This is the first of three competitions this fiscal year, with two additional deadlines at the beginning of March and May 2010.
Research Monetary Awards provide support for projects leading to a scholarly product, such as a proposal to an external funding source, or a publication, presentation, invention, composition, performance, or exhibition. Teaching Innovation Grants are designed to encourage faculty to develop new classroom initiatives that are grounded in current research on teaching and learning. Awards provide up to $5,000 to be used for project-related expenses, such as research assistants, supplies, and travel, and will be made available upon approval of awards. All funds awarded under this application round must be expended within 12 months of the award date, though requests for extensions may be considered by the Committee.
Full program guidelines and applications for both programs are available online. All applications must have signatory approval from both the department chair and college dean upon submission. An original and eight copies of completed application forms and accompanying documentation as described in the application form should be submitted to the Office of University Research Services, 7800 York Road, Room 225.
URL: http://wwwnew.towson.edu/main/research/researchandfunding/facultydevelopment/guidelines.asp
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University-Wide, Cross-Disciplinary, or Institutional Opportunities
Community-Based Partnerships for Childhood Obesity Prevention and Control: Research to Inform Policy
Agency: National Institutes of Health
Release: October 16, 2009, February 16, 2010, June 16, 2010
October 16, February 16, and June 16 annually through February 16, 2012
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) issued by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is to enhance childhood obesity research by fostering the formation of local, state, or regional teams consisting of researchers, policymakers, and other relevant stakeholders (e.g., community representatives, public health practitioners or officials, educators) in order to identify research questions and hypotheses, design and implement the relevant research, and translate the research into evidence relevant to potential policy efforts in this area.
This FOA will utilize the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) award mechanism and runs in parallel with an FOA of identical scientific scope, PA-09-141, that encourages applications under the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21). The R03 grant mechanism supports different types of projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. The R03 is intended to support small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. Budgets for direct costs of up to $50,000 per year and a project duration of up to two years may be requested for a maximum of $100,000 direct costs over a two-year project period.
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-140.html
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MIPS Grants
Agency: Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS), University of Maryland, College Park
Deadline: October 15, 2009
The Maryland Industrial Partnerships (MIPS) program accelerates the commercialization of technology in Maryland by jointly funding collaborative research and development projects between Maryland companies and University System of Maryland faculty.
MIPS provides funding, matched by participating companies, for university-based research projects that help companies develop new products. MIPS projects help companies find solutions to technical challenges, as well as develop products, processes, or training materials. MIPS projects are conducted by university faculty and graduate students in conjunction with company researchers. The maximum MIPS award for any single project is $100,000 per year for large and small companies and $90,000 for start-up firms.
All proposals must be approved electronically in MIPStrack by a research administrator of the proposing campus. Paper copies of proposals will no longer be required or accepted by MIPS. Prior to applying, applicants are encouraged to contact a MIPS representative to discuss their project ideas.
URL: http://www.mips.umd.edu/overview.html
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Individual Opportunities
Knight News Challenge
Agency: Knight Foundation
Deadlines: October 15, 2009 (application entries)
December 1, 2009 (full proposal)
The goal of this challenge is to spur innovation in the delivery of information and news using digital media. Although the internet is widely used and technology connects the world, it can leave people disconnected within communities. The Foundation aims to use technology to learn about community needs to improve lives at the local level. Whether it’s election coverage, crime statistics, little league scores, road conditions or anything else, this competition seeks smart, innovative solutions that connect people with the news and information that matters most to them. The community can be as small as a city block or as big as a state or province. If your idea is national in scope, it must work on a local level.
The Knight News Challenge is a contest run by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, which has earmarked $25 million over a five-year period. As much as $5 million will be given away this year. Applications are being accepted worldwide and anyone can apply. Winners will be announced in Spring 2010. Applications are being accepted online at the website link below.
URL: http://www.newschallenge.org/apply
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Agency: NEA Foundation
Deadlines: Open The vision of the NEA Foundation is a great public education for every student. Learning and Leadership Grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of the following two purposes:
- Grants to individuals, funding participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research, or
- Grants to groups, funding collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment.
All professional development must improve practice, curriculum, and student achievement. “One-shot” professional growth experiences, such as attending a national conference or engaging a professional speaker, are discouraged. Grant funds may be used for fees, travel expenses, books, or other materials that enable applicants to learn subject matter, instructional approaches, and skills. Recipients are expected to exercise professional leadership by sharing their new learning with their colleagues.
Grants will fund activities for twelve months from the date of the award. The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. Grant funds may not be used to pursue degrees; pay indirect costs, grant administration fees, or salaries; or support travel costs or conference fees for more than one person. With the exception of study groups, applicants may not use grant funds to pay themselves stipends. Funds may not be used for lobbying or religious purposes. Identical applications will not be considered. Applications may be submitted at any time but reviewed three times per year as follows:
Application received by: |
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February 1 |
June 15 |
June 1 |
November 15 |
October 15 |
March 15 |
Applicants should give careful attention to the timeline of their projects. Applications that include activities scheduled prior to the date of notification will not be considered.
Applicants must be practicing U.S. public school teachers in grades K–12; public school education support professionals; or faculty and staff at public higher education institutions. Preference will be given to members of the National Education Association. The NEA Foundation encourages grant applications from teachers with less than seven years of experience in the profession and from education support professionals.
URL: www.neafoundation.org/grants.htm
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