Support to American-Style Higher Education in Iraq
American-style higher education plays an important role in influencing and educating the next generation of leaders in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), offering students an alternative vision to extremist ideologies, and encouraging economic growth through professional skills development. The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs, Office of Assistance Coordination (NEA/AC), seeks applications for multiple awards to support American-style higher education programs in Iraq. The objectives of these awards will be to build and increase the institutional capacity of institutions of higher education (IHE) in Iraq, and to enhance partnerships with U.S. and regional IHE for the purposes of research, exchange, and curriculum and pedagogic development, to include faculty exchanges.
Funding Agency: Assistance Coordination
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Amount: $5,000,000
For more information: Go to grants.gov and search opportunity #SFOP0006412
Rehabilitation Engineering Research Centers (RERC) Program: RERC on Individual Mobility and Manipulation
Purpose of Program: The purpose of the RERC program is to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act by conducting advanced engineering research on and development of innovative technologies that are designed to solve particular rehabilitation problems or to remove environmental barriers. RERCs also demonstrate and evaluate such technologies, facilitate service delivery system changes, stimulate the production and distribution of new technologies and equipment in the private sector, and provide training opportunities. Field-Initiated RERC on Individual Mobility and Manipulation: In the area of individual mobility and manipulation, NIDILRR seeks to fund research and development to enhance mobility, physical movement, and manipulation of the environment, and to accommodate limitations in manual dexterity among individuals with a variety of disabling conditions. Rehabilitation engineering in this area should result in new or improved products, devices, or technological advances that allow individuals with disabilities to be more mobile, and to manipulate their environments more effectively.
Funding Agency: Administration for Community Living
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Amount: $925,000
For more information: https://acl.gov/grants/applying-grants
Office of Postsecondary Education (OPE): Training Program for Federal TRIO Programs CFDA Number 84.103A
Note: Each funding opportunity description is a synopsis of information in the Federal Register application notice. For specific information about eligibility, please see the official application notice. The official version of this document is the document published in the Federal Register. Free Internet access to the official edition of the Federal Register and the Code of Federal Regulations is available on GPO Access at: http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/index.html. Please review the official application notice for pre-application and application requirements, application submission information, performance measures, priorities and program contact information. For the addresses for obtaining and submitting an application, please refer to our Common Instructions for Applicants to Department of Education Discretionary Grant Programs, published in the Federal Register on February 13, 2019 (84 FR 3768),or at www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2019-02-13/pdf/2019-02206.pdf. Purpose of Program: The Training Program provides grants to train the staff and leadership personnel employed in, participating in, or preparing for employment in, projects funded under the Federal TRIO Programs, so as to improve the operation of these projects. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number 84.103A.
Funding Agency: Department of Education
Deadline: March 2, 2020
Amount: $373,799
For more information: https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2020-01-31/pdf/2020-01813.pdf
Notice of Intent to Issue Funding Opportunity Announcement No. DE-FOA-0002283
The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) intends to issue a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) entitled “Workforce Development in Emerging Fields.” EERE intends to announce a funding opportunity to support leading-edge interdisciplinary research that promotes workforce development in emerging fields by supporting a coordinated expansion of existing joint graduate education programs with national laboratories to prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers. Consistent with Congressional guidance, applicants will be restricted to land grant universities. Qualified land grant universities are identified here: https://nifa.usda.gov/land-grant-colleges-and-universities-partner-website-directory. This notice of intent (NOI) is issued so that interested parties are aware of the EERE’s intention to issue this FOA in the near term. All of the information contained in this NOI is subject to change. EERE will not respond to questions concerning this NOI. Once the FOA has been released, EERE will provide an avenue for potential applicants to submit questions. EERE plans to issue the FOA in February of 2020 via the EERE Exchange website https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/. If applicants wish to receive official notifications and information from EERE regarding this FOA, they should register in EERE Exchange. When the FOA is released, applications will be accepted only through EERE Exchange.
Funding Agency: Golden Field Office
Amount: $20,000,000
For more information: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/
FY2020 U.S. Embassy English Language Teacher Training
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo announces an open competition for organizations to submit proposals for an English teacher training project to improve the communicative English language teaching skills of Japanese elementary and secondary school teachers and carry out a micro-grant program for alumni of U.S. Embassy-sponsored English teacher training programs.
Funding Agency: US Mission to Japan
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Amount: $150,000
For more information: https://jp.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/
FY2020 U.S. Embassy Tokyo: Social Innovation
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out an exchange program showcasing the technological advances that are being implemented to address pressing social issues common to the U.S. and Japan in order to deepen the economic, scientific, and technological cooperation, promote sustainable economic growth, and strengthen people-to-people ties between both countries.
Funding Agency: US Mission to Japan
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Amount: $75,000
For more information: https://jp.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/
FY2020 U.S. Embassy Youth Outreach and Exchange
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for proposals to manage and administer projects designed to foster people-to-people exchanges between American and Japanese youth and/or to deepen the understanding of U.S. culture and values among Japanese youth.
Funding Agency: US Mission to Japan
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Amount: $50,000
For more information: https://jp.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/
FY2020 U.S. Embassy Tokyo: Advancing Entrepreneurship
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a program that aims to advance women’s and youth entrepreneurship in Japan to promote sustainable economic growth and foster U.S – Japan economic partnership.
Funding Agency: US Mission to Japan
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Amount: $75,000
For more information: https://jp.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/
FY2020 U.S. Embassy Tokyo: Preserving the Olympic and Paralympic Legacy through the Arts
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out an artistic program that will deepen U.S.-Japan relations by preserving the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy of diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and peace and prosperity.
Funding Agency: US Mission to Japan
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Amount: $75,000
For more information: https://jp.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/
FY2020 U.S. Embassy Tokyo: Education Exchange Promoting Study Abroad
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out an exchange program specifically for Japanese students with financial need to study in the U.S., strengthen people-to-people ties between the U.S. and Japan, and supporting the mission goal of increasing the number of students studying in the U.S.
Funding Agency: US Mission to Japan
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Amount: $20,000
For more information: https://jp.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/
FY2020 U.S. Embassy Tokyo: Trilateral Sports Diplomacy
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out a sports diplomacy program that aims to improve and encourage stronger Japan-Republic of Korea (ROK) relations and U.S.-Japan-ROK trilateral cooperation.
Funding Agency: US Mission to Japan
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Amount: $75,000
For more information: https://jp.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/
FY2020 U.S. Embassy Tokyo: U.S.-Japan-Korea Trilateral English Language Student Exchange
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out an exchange program focusing on the English language for Japanese and Korea high school to improve English language capacity for participants and to encourage stronger Japan-Republic of Korea (ROK) relations and U.S.-Japan-ROK trilateral cooperation.
Funding Agency: US Mission to Japan
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Amount: $40,000
For more information: https://jp.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/
FY2020 U.S. Embassy Tokyo: Alumni Capacity Building
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for proposals to engage in the capacity building of U.S. government program alumni, through alumni-driven projects or programs that facilitate alumni leadership development and networks necessary to pursue and protect American interests abroad.
Funding Agency: US Mission to Japan
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Amount: $40,000
For more information: https://jp.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/
Promoting Social Inclusion for Persons with Disabilities
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out an artistic program that will deepen U.S.-Japan relations by preserving the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy of diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and peace and prosperity. The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to carry out an artistic program that will deepen U.S.-Japan relations by preserving the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games Legacy of diversity and inclusion, sustainability, and peace and prosperity.
Funding Agency: US Mission to Japan
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Amount: $75,000
For more information: https://jp.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/
Naval Service Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Office-Wide
NSWC Crane is interested in receiving research proposals in the following areas: a. 3-Dimensional Modeling, Simulation, and Visualization for Identifying Reliability Drivers and Aiding in Corrective Actions: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division is interested in receiving proposals for the development of 3-D models and simulation approaches, which incorporate finite element analysis, fatigue analysis, and/or deep learning methods, to identify component, and ultimately system, lifetimes. These lifetime predictions should be based on the combination of mechanical and chemical aging of materials in operational environments. They should also encompass interactive materials effects. Lastly, the predicted failures sites within a component or system should be presented via a virtual and/or augmented reality visualization techniques. These visualization mechanisms are intended to allow field operators to analyze the results in an intuitive way and implement maintenance schedules and/or corrective actions. b. Investigating Radiation Effects in Quantum Information Technologies: Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division is interested in receiving proposals for the investigation of radiation effects in critical components used in quantum information systems. For quantum information technologies to be effectively implemented in real world conditions beyond the lab, susceptibility to various forms of radiation must be characterized. To date, little is known regarding the impacts of various forms of radiation on these systems and whether these concepts are even capable of enabling improved operations in a high radiation environment. Robust efforts, therefore, are required to develop the scientific understanding of radiation effects in qubit architectures, as well as the integrated photonic structures that are used to generate and manipulate entangled photons. Qubit architectures that will be implemented in future quantum computers are still under intense investigation. There are many physical implementations of qubits. Several implementations, however, are gaining popularity for use in large-scale quantum computation. Those include, but not limited to, superconducting Josephson junctions (JJs), supercooled trapped ions, semiconductor-based quantum dots, nitrogen vacancy centers in diamond and silicon carbide divacancies. Although research into qubit architectures is still ongoing, now is the time to understand potential vulnerabilities caused by radiation exposure. Thus, providing timely technical leadership that will enable the R&D community to undertake efforts to improve qubit resiliency in such environments. In addition to the development of qubit architectures utilizing low-temperature physical phenomenon, researchers have begun realizing chip-scale approaches for generating photon entanglement utilizing integrate silicon photonics. Despite major advancements, little is known about the susceptibility of these chip-based photonic quantum systems to radiation such as gamma rays and high-energy electrons. As is the case with optical fibers, ionizing radiation can damage the semiconductor’s crystalline lattice, as well as change the index of refraction by modifying the doping concentration via generation of free carriers. Further basic research is required to understand susceptibility of chip-based photon entanglement and quantum correlation measurements to radiation induced single event upsets, as well as long-term exposure (total ionizing dose). NSWC Crane is interested in basic research efforts that advance scientific understanding of radiation susceptibility in various qubit architectures, as well as integrated photonic platforms. c. High optically transparent coating for electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection: Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division is interested in receiving proposals for the development of a transparent optical coating capable of providing electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection. To achieve this EMI level of protection the coating needs to have a sheet resistance of <20 Ohms/sq. Current EMI coatings typically comprise of indium tin oxide (ITO) which allows the coating to meet this low sheet resistance as well as be optically transparent. The drawback of ITO is its lower optical transmission across the spectrum of visible through short-wave infrared wavelengths. We seek novel approaches beyond existing ITO for materials with the same sheet resistance but with an optical transmission >97% from 400 nm to 1600 nm and a reflectance <1.5% on the same wavelength range. The solution needs to adhere and be compatible with either fused silica or n-BK7 glass. Solution may be either passive or active (i.e. needs power); however, active solutions will be evaluated based on power usage comparable to the platform’s aperture and existing power draw. d. Spectrum Machine Learning: The Navy deploys multiple spectrum sensing systems continuously on air, sea, and submarine assets. There is a desire to use machine learning techniques to allow these sensors to more quickly and efficiently understand the signals they receive in order for sailors to maintain a better awareness of their environment. Machine Learning has proven itself in other domains such as image processing, audio processing, and text processing as a powerful tool for pattern recognition, anomaly detection and other applications. Specific research proposals in the following areas would begin to develop the underlying technology needed for the Navy to address the complicated spectrum environment expected in the future: Signal identification: modulation, type, fine details in physical transmitter or channel; Signal separation: ability to separate signals that are coincident with each other in time and frequency to achieve reception of both; Spectrum information compression: compression of information in the spectrum to retain salient properties using significantly less storage than required for a Nyquist sampled record; Anomaly detection: finding signals new to an environment or similar to existing signals in the environment but slightly modified; The use of multiple sensors to accomplish any of the above: the amount of information needing to be shared must be considered.
Funding Agency: NSWC – CRANE
Deadline: March 4, 2020
Amount: $2,000,000
For more information: Go to grants.gov and search opportunity #CRANBAA20-0001
Research and Evaluation on School Safety, Fiscal Year 2020
This solicitation seeks applications for funding to study the root causes of school violence and evaluate the effectiveness of projects funded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA) or by the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) under the STOP School Violence Act. NIJ anticipates that at least $2 million will be available to support this solicitation, with the potential for additional funding from the Bureau of Justice Assistance (BJA).
Funding Agency: National Institute of Justice
Deadline: April 13, 2020
Amount: $2,000,000
For more information: https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/nij-2020-17308
U.S. Administration on Aging National Resource Centers on Older Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaii Programs
The primary goal of the centers will be to enhance knowledge about older Native Americans and thereby increase and improve the delivery of services to elders. The National Resource Centers on Native American Elders will concentrate on the development and provision of technical information and expertise and best practices to Indian tribal organizations, Native American communities, educational institutions including Tribal Colleges and Universities, and professionals and paraprofessionals in the field. Each center will have a national focus and direct its resources to one or more of the areas of primary concern in their application which includes; health issues, long term care, including in-home care; elder abuse; and other problems and issues facing Native communities. Each center will incorporate the concepts and principles and cultural competencies into all aspects of their staffing, program and activities. Per the OAA, these funds shall be used to (1) gather information; (2) performance research; (3) provide for the dissemination of results of research, and (4) provide technical assistance and training to entities that provide services to the elderly Native American populations. Each center is expected to develop special activities and best practices within its areas of primary concern which will address the special needs of different Indian communities. Each application must contain a description of anticipated outcomes for the activities, how these outcomes will be measured and how the overall success of the program /activity will be determined. Institutions of higher education are eligible to apply under this funding opportunity. Applicants must have experience conducting research, assessing the needs of elders and developing best practices to be utlized by tribes, tribal organizations and other culturally specific communitities; including Alaskan natives and Native Hawaiians. In an effort to achieve cultural competence within each Center, ACL/AoA strongly encourages that directors under these programs are Native American.
Funding Agency: Administration for Community Living
Deadline: April 3, 2020
Amount: $340,000
For more information: https://www.acl.gov/grants/applying-grants
Public Health Surveillance for the Prevention of Complications of Bleeding Disorders
Since the 1990s the congressional budget has included funds for the the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to reduce or prevent the complications of hemophilia and other congenital bleeding disorders. Since 1996 the CDC has funded the federal network of hemophilia treatment centers (HTCs) for the collection of data for the monitoring of health indicators of importance to persons with bleeding disorders. This data is used to measure rates of complications of bleeding disorders and monitor trends over time (including inhibitors and other issues of blood and treatment product safety); identify high risk populations for prevention programs; and identify issues that require research. The purpose of this FOA is to continue the surveillance for these conditions through the HTCs.
Funding Agency: Centers for Disease Control – NCBDDD
Deadline: May 11, 2020
Amount: $4,300,000
For more information: Go to grants.gov and search opportunity #CDC-RFA-DD20-2004
Biomedical Technology Development and Dissemination Center (RM1 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages grant applications for national Biomedical Technology Development and Dissemination (BTDD) Centers. The BTDD program supports the development of technologies once their feasibility has been established and the dissemination of these technologies to the wider biomedical research community. The program encourages investigators to propose projects that address any of the biomedical research areas within the mission of NIGMS. The Centers are charged to make their technologies available to the research community in a sustainable manner, to provide user training, and to disseminate the Centers technologies and experimental results. Centers should be at the leading edge of their field with respect to both technology development and engagement of the relevant research community. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to contact NIGMS staff at least 16 weeks prior to the application due date to ascertain whether it is appropriate for an NIGMS BTDD Center.
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: January 26, 2023
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-104.html
Centers for AIDS Research (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite applications for the Centers for AIDS Research (CFAR) program to provide administrative and shared research support to enhance HIV/AIDS research. CFARs provide core facilities, expertise, resources, and services not readily obtained otherwise through more traditional funding mechanisms. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across all areas of HIV/AIDS research.
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: July 28, 2022
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-106.html
Developmental Centers for AIDS Research (P30 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to invite applications for the Developmental Centers for AIDS Research (D-CFAR) program to provide administrative and shared research support to enhance HIV/AIDS research. D-CFARs provide core facilities, expertise, resources, and services not readily obtained otherwise through more traditional funding mechanisms. Additionally, D-CFARs provide support to assist investigators in the development of a competitive standard CFAR. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration across all areas of HIV/AIDS research.
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: July 28, 2022
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-107.html
FY2020 U.S. Embassy Promoting Study-in-the-United-States and Fostering English Language Learning Programs
The U.S. Embassy Tokyo’s Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State announces an open competition for the FY2020 U.S. Embassy Promoting Study-in-the-United-States and Fostering English Language Learning Programs. U.S. and/or Japanese non-profit organizations or individuals may submit proposals to manage and administer programs designed to increase the number of Japanese students studying in the United States and to foster English learning opportunities (one of the biggest impediments to studying in the U.S.) for Japanese students.
Funding Agency: US Mission to Japan
Deadline: March 31, 2020
Amount: $180,000
For more information: https://jp.usembassy.gov/education-culture/grants/
Tribal-Researcher Capacity Building Grants Solicitation, Fiscal Year 2020
This solicitation seeks applications for funding for planning grants to develop new and innovative research or evaluation projects that address the challenges of fighting crime and strengthening justice in Indian country and Alaska Native Villages. The goal of this solicitation is to build increased capability to conduct rigorous research and evaluation projects in Indian country and Alaska Native Villages by fostering new tribal-researcher partnerships, and building on those partnerships, to develop new knowledge and tools to address the unique challenges of fighting crime and achieving justice in Indian country and Alaska Native villages.
Funding Agency: National Institute of Justice
Deadline: May 4, 2020
Amount: $500,000
For more information: https://nij.ojp.gov/funding/opportunities/nij-2020-17329
Pipeline Safety Research Competitive Academic Agreement Program (CAAP)
Section 12 of the Pipeline Safety Improvement Act of 2002 (Pub. L. No. 107-355) mandates that DOT and other designated federal agencies must “carry out a program of research, development, demonstration and standardization to ensure the integrity of pipeline facilities.” Specifically, PHMSA’s Pipeline Safety R&D Program’s mission is to sponsor R&D projects focused on providing near-term solutions that will improve the safety, reduce the environmental impact, and enhance the reliability of the Nation’s pipeline transportation system. The goals and objectives of the CAAP initiative, as discussed below, directly support both this mission and the congressional mandate. The CAAP initiative is intended to spur innovation by enabling academic research focused on high technical risk and high payoff solutions for many pipeline safety challenges. It will potentially deliver solutions that can be handed off to PHMSA’s core research program for demonstration and deployment. The goal is to validate proof of concept for a thesis or theory along a logical path towards commercialization. The pipeline industry and federal/state regulators are experiencing low numbers of entry-level applicants for engineering or technically focused positions. Consequently, another goal of the CAAP initiative is to expose undergraduate and graduate research students to subject matter that is common to pipeline safety challenges, encourage them to participate in these subjects, and illustrate how their engineering or technical disciplines are highly needed in the pipeline field. The ultimate benefit would be to cultivate new talent in all aspects of the pipeline industry.
Funding Agency: Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Admin
Deadline: March 23, 2020
Amount: $2,000,000
For more information: Go to grants.gov and search opportunity # 693JK320NF0001
Laboratory Flexible Funding Model (LFFM) (U19) Clinical Trials Not Allowed
This cooperative agreement is intended to enhance the capacity and capabilities of state human and animal food testing laboratories in support of an integrated food safety system. Specifically, through sample testing in the areas of microbiology, chemistry, and radiochemistry, and the development special projects that would support and expand that testing. This project will strengthen and improve FDA’s efforts to prevent foodborne illnesses and minimize foodborne exposures through building a nationally integrated laboratory science system and equip our partner laboratories with additional resources that can be employed to build and increase sample throughput capacity within their state.
Funding Agency: Food and Drug Administration
Deadline: April 6, 2020
Amount: $1,500,000
For more information: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-105.html
Early Career Faculty
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Headquarters has released a solicitation, titled Early Career Faculty (ECF), as an appendix to the Space Technology Mission Directorate (STMD) umbrella NASA Research Announcement (NRA) titled “Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion 2020 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2020), on February 5, 2020. The solicitation is available by opening the NSPIRES homepage at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ , selecting “Solicitations,” then selecting “Open Solicitations,” and, finally, selecting “Early Career Faculty (ECF).” The Space Technology Research Grants (STRG) Program within STMD seeks proposals from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of their outstanding new faculty members who intend to develop academic careers related to space technology. NASA is seeking proposals that plan to pursue innovative, early-stage space technology research in the topic areas specifically enumerated in the solicitation. Our Nation’s universities couple fundamental research with education, encouraging a culture of innovation based on the discovery of knowledge. Universities are, therefore, ideally positioned to both conduct fundamental space technology research and diffuse newly-found knowledge into society at large through graduate students and industrial, government, and other partnerships. STMD investments in space technology research at U.S. universities promote the continued leadership of our universities as an international symbol of the country’s scientific innovation, engineering creativity, and technological skill. These investments also create, fortify, and nurture the talent base of highly skilled engineers, scientists, and technologists to improve America’s technological and economic competitiveness. The following topics are anticipated for the final appendix: Coordinated Multi-Robots for Planetary Exploration; Advanced Plant/Food Production Technologies for Space Exploration; Enhanced Diagnostics for Characterizing Entry Aerothermal Environments in High-enthalpy Impulse Facilities; Micro or Nano-structuring Multi-layer Insulation Shields for Ultra-low Emissivity. Only accredited U.S. universities are eligible to submit proposals on behalf of their outstanding new faculty members who intend to develop academic careers related to space technology. The proposed research must be led by a single, eligible Principal Investigator (PI). The PI must be an untenured Assistant Professor on the tenure track at the sponsoring U.S. university at the time of award. The PI must be a U.S. citizen or have lawful status of permanent residency. The PI must be the primary researcher on the effort; Co-Investigators are not permitted. Collaborators (other than NASA civil servants/JPL) are permitted. See the solicitation (Section 3.0) for complete requirements regarding eligibility and for definitions and restrictions regarding collaborators. A PI may submit only one proposal in response to this appendix. NASA encourages submission of ECF proposals on behalf of early career faculty members at all U.S. universities and especially encourages proposals submitted on behalf of women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities. The financial and programmatic support for ECF comes from the Space Technology Research Grants Program within the Space Technology Mission Directorate. Awards are planned to start in early October 2020. NASA plans to make approximately 8 awards as a result of this ECF solicitation, subject to the receipt of meritorious proposals and the availability of funds. The actual number of awards will depend on the quality of the proposals received; NASA reserves the right to make no awards under this solicitation. All proposals must be submitted electronically through NSPIRES or through Grants.gov (www.grants.gov) by an authorized organizational representative. Notices of Intent are strongly encouraged by February 26, 2020. Proposals are due on or before March 25, 2020. Detailed submission instructions are provided in the solicitation. Potential proposers and their proposing organizations are urged to familiarize themselves with the submission system(s), ensure they are registered in NSPIRES, and submit the required proposal materials well in advance of the deadline. Technical and programmatic comments and questions may be addressed by e-mail to the Space Technology Research Grants Program Executive, Claudia Meyer, at hq-ecf-call@mail.nasa.gov. Procurement questions may be addressed by e-mail to the acquisition point of contact on this solicitation, Kimberly Cone, at hq-ecf-call@mail.nasa.gov. Responses to inquiries will be answered by e-mail and may also be included in the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) documents located on the NSPIRES page associated with the solicitation; anonymity of persons/institutions who submit questions will be preserved.
Funding Agency: NASA Headquarters
Deadline: March 25, 2020
Amount: $600,000
For more information: https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?method=init&solId=%7BB1017DA1-8514-04FD-1E7E-501F44EA50B4%7D&path=closedPast
Molecular Mechanisms of Combination Adjuvants (MMCA) (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits applications that propose studies of the mechanism of action of a combination of two or more vaccine adjuvants (combination adjuvant). Adjuvants that are combined in these studies must already have shown individual immune modulating activity. Understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying the synergistic enhancement of immune responses by combination adjuvants will facilitate the rational selection of components for vaccines tailored to specific pathogens. The Cooperative Agreement grant mechanism allows for coordination of these research efforts with NIAIDs overall adjuvant research objectives. The long-term goal is to promote the development of novel adjuvant combinations which will improve the immunogenicity of vaccines while limiting or eliminating reactogenicity.
Funding Agency: National Institutes of Health
Deadline: June 29, 2020
Amount: $400,000
For more information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-20-004.html