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July 2007 Issue
42 new programs
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Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation
Proposals Targeting Fronto-Temporal Dementia
Research investigating the pathologic mechanisms of neurodegeneration in Fronto-Temporal dementia (FTD) and related disorders has advanced recently, creating new potential targets for drug discovery. The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) seeks to accelerate and support drug discovery for FTD and related dementias through this Request for Proposals (RFP). Examples of programs appropriate for this RFP include, but are not limited to, identification and in vitro testing of potentially disease-modifying lead compounds; development and testing of novel high-throughput screening assays; medicinal chemistry on lead compounds; testing of lead compounds in a relevant animal model for preclinical proof of concept; ADME, toxicology, pharmacokinetics, or pharmacodynamics on lead compounds; development and testing of targeted gene-delivery strategies; and development of biomarkers to accelerate drug development and early diagnosis. Collaborations between investigators with experience in neurobiology and drug-discovery disciplines, such as medicinal chemistry and drug delivery, are encouraged to apply.
Deadline: 2007-12-31
Open until filled
American Health Assistance Foundation
National Glaucoma Research Grant
Since the National Glaucoma Research (NGR) program began in 1978, the American Health Assistance Foundation has awarded more than $8.7 million to support basic research into the causes and potential treatments of this disease. NGR currently funds 19 researchers: 18 in the United States and one in Europe. NGR grants are awarded for up to 2 years and for up to $35,000 per year. Grants may be renewed through the competitive review process.
Deadline: 2007-11-16
American Health Assistance Foundation
Standard Awards in Alzheimer's Research
Since the Alzheimer's Disease Research (ADR) program began in 1985, the American Health Assistance Foundation has awarded more than $31 million to support promising research in fields from molecular biology to epidemiology. ADR currently funds 22 outstanding biomedical researchers in the United States, Canada, and Europe. ADR invites applications for both Standard Awards (maximum of $100,000/year for up to 2 years, renewable on a competitive basis).
Deadline: 2007-10-11
American Kidney Fund
Clinical Scientist in Nephrology (CSN) Program
The goal of the Clinical Scientist in Nephrology Program is to improve the quality of care provided to kidney patients and to promote clinical research in nephrology. This goal is achieved by enhancing the training of nephrologists who desire to pursue an academic career and whose primary professional commitment is to scholarship in the provision of patient care. Awardees conduct prevention and outcomes research and receive advanced training in essential skills such as medical ethics, biostatistics, and epidemiology.
Deadline: 2007-12-01
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation
Beckman Young Investigator Program
The Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation makes grants to nonprofit research institutions to promote research in chemistry and the life sciences, broadly interpreted, and particularly to foster the invention of methods, instruments, and materials that will open up new avenues of research in science. The Beckman Young Investigators Program is intended to provide research support to the most promising young faculty members in the early stages of academic careers in the chemical and life sciences.
Deadline: 2007-09-28
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
NIOSH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (R13/U13)
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recognizes the value of supporting high-quality scientific meetings that are relevant to its scientific mission and to the public health. A scientific meeting is defined as a gathering, symposium, seminar, conference, workshop, or any other organized, formal meeting where persons assemble to coordinate, exchange, and disseminate information or to explore or clarify a defined subject, problem, or area of knowledge. Support of such meetings is contingent on the fiscal and programmatic interests and priorities of NIOSH.
Deadline: 2007-12-16
Department of Defense. Army Research Lab
Department of Defense (DoD) Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Program(ASDRP) IDEA Development Award
The Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Program (ASDRP) Idea Development Award supports innovative research that advances the understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and leads to improved treatment outcomes. The fiscal year 2007 (FY '07) ASDRP promotes research that will (1) improve clinical outcomes of ASD, (2) lead to better understanding of ASD across the life span of an affected individual, and (3) integrate basic science and clinical observations. Proposals must include preliminary data. However, because the program wishes to fund innovative research, the preliminary data does not necessarily have to come from the ASD research field. In addition, when appropriate, a clear statistical plan of analysis should be included. Proposals containing clinical trials or clinical research are appropriate for this award. The FY '07 ASDRP encourages proposals that specifically address critical needs of the ASD community. The following areas of research are of particular interest to the FY '07 ASDRP: 1. comorbidity (e.g., manifestations such as gastrointestinal disorders, sleep, seizures, tics, immune disorders); 2. targets for treating (e.g., clinical, molecular, cellular); 3. biomarkers and pathology (e.g., brain and other tissue); 4. environment (e.g., clinical and basic toxicology, gene/environment interaction); and 5. clinical resource development (e.g., methodology, biostatistics, tools and resources, research informed by clinical observations, tissue programs). Multiple Principal Investigator (PI) Option: The FY '07 ASDRP supports collaborative research in order to bring a new perspective to ASD research and/or facilitate progress in the field by combined effort. Therefore, up to three investigators may work on a single project, each of which will be recognized as a PI and receive a separate award. One member of the team will be identified as the Initiating PI, who will be responsible for the majority of the administrative tasks associated with the proposal. The other member(s) will be referred to as the Partnering PI(s). All the investigators must collaborate to submit a single proposal addressing a central problem or question in ASD research. It should be clear that all investigators have an equal level of intellectual input and effort. Multidisciplinary and multi-institutional projects are allowed. If the project is multi-institutional, PIs should include plans for communication between investigators at each institution. Additionally, participating institutions must be willing to resolve potential intellectual and material property issues and to remove any barriers that might interfere with achieving high levels of cooperation to ensure successful completion of this award. It is the responsibility of the PI(s) to clearly and explicitly articulate the project's innovation and the impact it may have on the field of ASD research.
Deadline: 2007-09-25
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Department of Defense. Air Force Research Lab
Defense University Research Instrumentation Program
The Department of Defense announces the Fiscal Year 2008 Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP), a part of the University Research Initiative. DURIP is designed to improve the capabilities of U.S. institutions of higher education to conduct research and to educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense by providing funds for the acquisition of research equipment.
Deadline: 2007-08-21
Environmental Protection Agency
Detection and Monitoring of Engineered Nanomaterials
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as part of its Greater Research Opportunities program, is seeking applications proposing research to further advance the science in the area of detection and monitoring of engineered nanomaterials. Specifically, this program announcement is seeking techniques and technologies that distinguish engineered nanomaterials from incidental, anthropogenic, and/or natural nanomaterials.
Deadline: 2007-09-13
Environmental Protection Agency
Development of Environmental Health Outcome Indicators
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as part of its Science to Achieve Results program, is seeking applications proposing research that uses existing data sources of environmental (ambient), exposure, biological and/or health-related data to develop indicators that reliably signal the impact of changes in environmental conditions, management approaches, or policies on human health. Key to the development of such indicators is a clearer understanding of the sequence of events that link changes in the environment to human exposure and adverse health outcomes.
Deadline: 2007-09-19
Environmental Protection Agency
Nanotechnology Research Grants Investigating Fate, Transport, Transformation, and Exposure of Engineered Nanomaterials
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's Office of Research and Development, as part of its Science to Achieve Results program; the National Science Foundation; and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science are seeking proposals for research dealing with the potential implications of nanotechnology and engineered nanomaterials on human health and the environment. In an effort to stimulate international research in the area of engineered nanomaterials, U.S. researchers are encouraged to collaborate with European researchers. Research areas include the fate, transport, and transformation of nanomaterials and bioavailability and exposure of humans and other species to nanomaterials.
Deadline: 2007-08-22
Environmental Protection Agency
Interpretation of Biomarkers Using Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results program, is seeking applications proposing the development and/or use of physiologically based pharmacokinetic modeling for the interpretation of biomarker data.
Deadline: 2007-09-18
Environmental Protection Agency
Innovative Approaches to Particulate Matter Health, Composition, and Source Questions
These awards will likely include geospatial information. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, as part of its Science to Achieve Results program, is seeking applications proposing to improve the ability of epidemiologic studies to link health outcomes to sources and components of air pollution. This Request for Applications provides an opportunity to link health studies with more advanced measurement and modeling approaches to strengthen the air quality and exposure aspects of epidemiologic studies. Bringing the full atmospheric science tool kit to bear is crucial to address difficult source attribution questions.
Deadline: 2007-09-11
Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program
Florida Sea Turtle Grants Program, Caribbean Conservation Corporation
The Sea Turtle Grants Program distributes funds each year to support sea turtle research, conservation, and education programs that benefit Florida sea turtles. Competitive grant funding can be requested for projects in one of three categories: (1) Conservation: protection of marine turtles, their nests, and hatchlings from harmful activities on the nesting beach. Conservation also includes the care and rehabilitation of sick or injured sea turtles; (2) Education: the development, production, and distribution of educational materials and programs that promote the understanding of the biology, health, life history, and habitat needs of Florida's marine turtles and the protection and conservation of these species; and (3) Research: research directly related to the conservation of marine turtles. Such research should provide information for the improvement of strategies to protect marine turtles and may include assessments of coastal lighting, beach nourishment, coastal armoring and other shoreline protection structures, in-water distributions, developmental habitats, migration patterns, rehabilitation of injured or diseased marine turtles, epidemic diseases, including fibropapillomatosis, fishing gear, and general life history information.
Deadline: 2007-11-16
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
ROA 2007: B.5 Integrated Resilient Aircraft Control 1
This NASA Research Announcement (NRA) solicits foundational research proposals for the four programs within Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate: the Airspace Systems Program, the Aviation Safety Program, the Fundamental Aeronautics Program and the Aeronautics Test Program. The Airspace Systems Program will directly address the Air Traffic Management research needs of the Next Generation Air Transportation Systems initiative as defined by the Joint Planning and Development Office. The Aviation Safety Program will take a proactive approach to address safety challenges of new and legacy vehicles in order to enhance the safety of the Nation's current and future air transportation system. The Fundamental Aeronautics Program will pursue long-term, cutting-edge research in all flight regimes to produce data, knowledge, and design tools that will be applicable across a broad range of air vehicles. The Aeronautics Test Program, residing under NASA's Shared Capability Assets Program, will protect and preserve key aeronautics test facilities. The structure of the Research Opportunities in Aeronautics NRA will require that proposals be submitted to the most relevant aeronautics program elements, which will be described in Appendices to the NRA. Specific Proposal submission deadline dates, any particular evaluation criteria, and submission points of contact by NASA Center will also be identified in the NRA Appendices.
Deadline: 2007-12-14
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
ROSES 2007: Accelerating Operational Use of Research Data
This NASA Research Announcement (NRA) solicits proposals for supporting basic and applied research and technology across a broad range of Earth and space science program elements relevant to one or more of the following NASA Research Programs: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. Proposal due dates are scheduled starting on May 1, 2007, and continue through April 11, 2008. Electronically submitted Notices of Intent to propose are requested for all program elements, with the first such due date being March 15, 2007. Electronic submission of proposals is required by the respective due dates for each program element, and must be submitted by an authorized official of the proposing organization. Participation is open to all categories of organizations, foreign and domestic, including educational institutions, industry, nonprofit organizations, NASA centers, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other Government agencies.
Deadline: 2007-09-18
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
ROA 2007: B.3 Integrated Intelligent Flight Deck Technologies 1
This NASA Research Announcement (NRA) solicits foundational research proposals for the four programs within Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate: the Airspace Systems Program, the Aviation Safety Program, the Fundamental Aeronautics Program, and the Aeronautics Test Program. The Airspace Systems Program will directly address the Air Traffic Management research needs of the Next Generation Air Transportation Systems initiative as defined by the Joint Planning and Development Office. The Aviation Safety Program will take a proactive approach to address safety challenges of new and legacy vehicles in order to enhance the safety of the Nation's current and future air transportation system. The Fundamental Aeronautics Program will pursue long-term, cutting-edge research in all flight regimes to produce data, knowledge, and design tools that will be applicable across a broad range of air vehicles. The Aeronautics Test Program, residing under NASA's Shared Capability Assets Program, will protect and preserve key aeronautics test facilities. The structure of the Research Opportunities in Aeronautics (ROA) NRA will require that proposals be submitted to the most relevant aeronautics program elements, which will be described in Appendices to the NRA. Specific proposal submission deadline dates, any particular evaluation criteria, and submission points of contact by NASA Center will also be identified in the NRA Appendices.
Deadline: 2007-09-12
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National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Nursing Research
NINR Nursing Science Research on Interventions in Chronic Illness (P01)
The National Institute of Nursing Research and the National Cancer Institute invite applications to establish Program Projects for Nursing Science Research on Interventions in Chronic Illness (P01). The program project grant mechanism is designed to support research in which the funding of several interdependent projects as a group offers significant scientific advantages over support of these same projects as individual regular research grants. Depending on availability of funds, support for this P01 Funding Opportunity Announcement is anticipated to be approximately $2.1 million. Depending on the number of meritorious applications, support is anticipated for up to 2-3 Program Projects (P01s). Support may be requested for up to 5 years, not to exceed $700,000/year, total (direct plus facilities and administrative) cost.
Deadline: 2007-11-27
National Institutes of Health
Methods of Statistical Analysis of DNA Sequence Data for Studies Relating Variation to Disease (R01)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will encourage the development of novel methods of statistical analysis of DNA sequence data in studies that aim to relate genetic variation to disease. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to, designing sequencing studies and statistical methods for relating the variation to phenotype; assessing the significance of the associations; incorporating population genetic factors such as population history, admixture, and natural selection; and finding sets of variants that may include functional variants. Mechanism of Support: This FOA will use the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: The NIH has committed $2 million total costs in FY 2008 ($6 million over the total project period of three years) to fund applications in response to this FOA. Five to six awards are anticipated to be funded under this FOA, at up to $250,000 direct costs per year per award, plus applicable Facilities and Administrative costs. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. The total project period for an application submitted in response to this FOA may be up to 3 years.
Deadline: 2007-09-21
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National Institutes of Health
Osteoimmunology- Crosstalk between Immune System and Bone (R21)
The Exploratory/Developmental Grant (R21) mechanism is intended to encourage exploratory and developmental research projects by providing support for the early and conceptual stages of these projects. These studies may involve considerable risk but may lead to a breakthrough in a particular area, or to the development of novel techniques, agents, methodologies, models, or applications that could have a major impact on a field of biomedical, behavioral, or clinical research. The goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to solicit novel research projects designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the intersystem crosstalk between alveolar bone and the immune system, and how osteoimmunology operates in normal and pathologic conditions. It will contribute to our understanding of how both systems are regulated in a physiologic context, at the molecular and cellular levels and at the level of organ systems. Specifically, this initiative will solicit research that will identify the influence of the immune system on oral bone biology, the extent to which normal immune responses affect oral bone homeostasis, the consequences of oral bone metabolism on adaptive immune responses, the interplay between the immune system and age-related oral bone changes, and the changes in the host immune system that impact oral bone loss. The emerging field of osteoimmunology is important for formulating intervention strategies for periodontitis as well as for basic and clinical studies in related fields. Mechanism of Support: This FOA will utilize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Project Grant (R21) award mechanism and runs in parallel with an FOA of identical scientific scope, RFA-DE-08-006, that solicits applications under the R01 award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research intends to commit up to a total of $1.0 million in FY 2008 to support meritorious projects that are responsive to this FOA. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. Budget and Project Period: R21: The total project period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed 2 years. Direct costs are limited to $275,000 over an R21 2-year period, with no more than $200,000 in direct costs allowed in any single year. Eligible Institutions/Organizations: Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education; Private Institution of Higher Education; Nonprofit With 501(c)(3) IRS Status (other than Institution of Higher Education); Nonprofit Without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (other than Institution of Higher Education); Small Business; For-Profit Organization (other than Small Business); State Government; U.S. Territory or Possession; Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribal Government (other than Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization; Nondomestic (non-U.S.) Entity (Foreign Organization); Hispanic-Serving Institution; Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities; Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Regional Organization. Eligible Project Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs): Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research are invited to work with their institution to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support. Number of Applications: Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct. Renewals and Resubmissions: At this time it is not known whether this FOA will be reissued. Number of PDs/PIs: More than one PD/PI, or multiple PDs/PIs, may be designated on the application.
Deadline: 2008-01-15
National Institutes of Health
Osteoimmunology- Crosstalk between Immune System and Bone (R01)
The goal of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to solicit novel research projects designed to provide a fundamental understanding of the intersystem crosstalk between alveolar bone and the immune system, and how osteoimmunology operates in normal and pathologic conditions. It will contribute to our understanding of how both systems are regulated in a physiologic context, at the molecular and cellular levels and at the level of organ systems. Specifically, this initiative will solicit research that will identify the influence of the immune system on oral bone biology, the extent to which normal immune responses affect oral bone homeostasis, the consequences of oral bone metabolism on adaptive immune responses, the interplay between the immune system and age-related oral bone changes, and the changes in the host immune system that impact oral bone loss. The emerging field of osteoimmunology is important for formulating intervention strategies for periodontitis as well as for basic and clinical studies in related fields. Mechanism of Support: This FOA will utilize the National Institutes of Health Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism and runs in parallel with an FOA of identical scientific scope, RFA-DE-08-007, that solicits applications under the R21 award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research intends to commit up to a total of $2.0 million in FY 2008 to support meritorious projects that are responsive to this FOA. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
Deadline: 2008-01-15
National Institutes of Health
Research on Interventions that Promote Research Careers
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to support research that will test assumptions regarding existing or potential interventions that are intended to increase the preparedness for careers in biomedical and behavioral research, with a particular interest in those interventions specifically designed to increase the number of underrepresented minority students entering careers in biomedical and behavioral research. The proposed research need not be restricted to underrepresented minority students. Comparative research that analyzes the experience of all ethnicities in order to place the experiences of underrepresented students in context and to learn whether and how interventions should be tailored to make more underrepresented students successful in biomedical careers may well be particularly illuminating and is, therefore, encouraged. Mechanism of Support: This FOA will utilize the National Institutes of Health Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: The total amount to be awarded is approximately $2.4 million. Approximately six to eight awards are anticipated. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
Deadline: 2007-10-23
National Institutes of Health
Behavioral and Social Science Research on Understanding and Reducing Health Disparities (R21)
This award is intended to encourage behavioral and social science research on the causes of and solutions to health and disabilities disparities in the U.S. population. Health disparities between racial/ethnic populations, lower socioeconomic classes, and rural residents and the overall U.S. population are major public health concerns. Emphasis is placed on research in and among three broad areas of action: 1) public policy, 2) health care, and 3) disease/disability prevention. Particular attention is given to reducing "health gaps" among groups. Proposals that utilize an interdisciplinary approach, investigate multiple levels of analysis, incorporate a life-course perspective, and/or employ innovative methods such as system science or community-based participatory research are particularly encouraged. Mechanism of Support: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Exploratory/Developmental (R21) award mechanism and runs in parallel with the FOA of identical scientific scope, PAR-07-379, that solicits applications under the R01 mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: During the first year of this announcement, NIH anticipates supporting 10 to 20 awards. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
Deadline: 2007-12-31
Multiple Receipt Dates - See Link to Full Announcement for details.
National Institutes of Health
Behavioral and Social Science Research on Understanding and Reducing Health Disparities (R01)
This award is intended to encourage behavioral and social science research on the causes of and solutions to health and disabilities disparities in the U.S. population. Health disparities between racial/ethnic populations, lower socioeconomic classes, and rural residents and the overall U.S. population are major public health concerns. Emphasis is placed on research in and among three broad areas of action: 1) public policy, 2) health care, and 3) disease/disability prevention. Particular attention is given to reducing "health gaps" among groups. Proposals that utilize an interdisciplinary approach, investigate multiple levels of analysis, incorporate a life-course perspective, and/or employ innovative methods such as system science or community-based participatory research are particularly encouraged. Mechanism of Support: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism and runs in parallel with an FOA of identical scientific scope, PAR-07-380, that solicits applications under the R21 mechanism (FOA number to be provided). Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: During the first year of this announcement, NIH anticipates supporting 20 to 30 awards. Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
Deadline: 2007-12-31
Multiple Receipt Dates - See Link to Full Announcement for details.
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National Institutes of Health
Omics and Variable Responses to CAM: Secondary Analysis of CAM Clinical Trials (R21)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages examination of differences in genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics and other omics that may be responsible for variations in individual responses to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine) or bioactive food component (National Cancer Institute) interventions using samples obtained from ongoing and completed clinical studies. Mechanism of Support: This FOA will utilize the R21 grant mechanism and runs in parallel with an FOA of identical scientific scope, PAR-07-377, that solicits applications under the R01 mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received.
Deadline: 2007-12-31
Multiple Receipt Dates - See Link to Full Announcement for details.
National Institutes of Health
Omics and Variable Responses to CAM: Secondary Analysis of CAM Clinical Trials (R01)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages examination of differences in genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics and other omics that may be responsible for variations in individual responses to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) (National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine) or bioactive food component (National Cancer Institute) interventions using samples obtained from ongoing and completed clinical studies. Mechanism of Support: This FOA will utilize the R01 grant mechanism and runs in parallel with an FOA of identical scientific scope, PAR-07-378, that solicits applications under the R21 mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend upon the mechanism numbers, quality, duration, and costs of the applications received. Eligible Institutions/Organizations: Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education; Private Institution of Higher Education; Nonprofit With 501(c)(3) IRS Status (other than Institution of Higher Education); Nonprofit Without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (other than Institution of Higher Education); Small Business; For-Profit Organization (other than Small Business); State Government; U.S. Territory or Possession; Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribal Government (other than Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization; Nondomestic (non-U.S.) Entity (Foreign Organization); Hispanic-Serving Institution; Historically Black Colleges and Universities; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities; Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Regional Organization; Other(s): Eligible agencies of the federal government; faith-based or community based organizations. Eligible Project Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs): Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research are invited to work with their institution/organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support. Number of Applications: Applicants may submit more than one application, provided each application is scientifically distinct. Renewals and Resubmissions: At this time, it is not known whether competing renewal (formerly competing continuation) applications will be accepted and/or whether this FOA will be reissued. Applicants may submit a resubmission application, but such applications must include an introduction addressing the previous peer-review critique (Summary Statement). Number of PDs/PIs: More than one PD/PI, or multiple PDs/PIs, may be designated on the application.
Deadline: 2007-12-31
Multiple Receipt Dates - See Link to Full Announcement for details.
National Institutes of Health
Protein Homeostasis in Aging: Repair and Degradation (R21)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant applications that propose to develop collaborative research among investigators interested in examining the crosstalk between different components of the protein homeostasis system in aging. Collaborative projects should explore the interactions between protein misfolding, protein degradation, protein repair, and/or ER stress, including the role of chaperones, in the aging process or in the development of age-related pathology and disease. Mechanism of Support: This FOA will utilize the National Institutes of Health Exploratory/Developmental R21 grant mechanism. Funds available and anticipated number of awards: The National Institute on Aging intends to commit $1.5 million in FY 2008 to fund seven to nine applications in response to this FOA. Awards issued under this FOA are contingent upon the availability of funds and the submission of a sufficient number of meritorious applications.
Deadline: 2007-10-19
National Institutes of Health
High-End Instrumentation Grant Program (S10)
The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) High-End Instrumentation Grant program solicits applications from groups of National Institutes of Health (NIH)-supported investigators to purchase a single major item of equipment to be used for biomedical research that costs at least $750,000. The maximum award is $2,000,000. Instruments in this category include, but are not limited to, structural and functional imaging systems, macromolecular nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers, high-resolution mass spectrometers, cryoelectron microscopes and supercomputers. Mechanism of Support: This Program Announcement will use the NIH S10 mechanism. Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards: The NCRR intends to commit approximately $20 million in FY 2008 to fund approximately 10 to 15 new awards. Because the cost of the various instruments will vary, it is anticipated that the size of awards will also vary. The total amount awarded and the number of awards will depend on the funds available for the Shared Instrumentation Grant program.
Deadline: 2007-09-18
National Organization for Hearing Research Foundation
2008 Annual Research Awards
In January 2008, The National Organization for Hearing Research (NOHR) Foundation will award grants of approximately $20,000 each, primarily in research areas in the prevention, causes, treatments, and cures of hearing loss and deafness. NOHR encourages proposals related to biological restoration of hearing. Clinicians and researchers qualified in the field of auditory science may apply. Applications from researchers in other disciplines who will conduct research directly relevant to auditory science are also encouraged. Grant support is generally provided for 1 year. Applications are reviewed by the NOHR Foundation's Scientific Review Committee.
Deadline: 2007-10-06
National Organization for Hearing Research Foundation
Inner Ear Hair Cell Regeneration Research Initiative For The Year 2007
The National Organization for Hearing Research (NOHR) Foundation announces a Request for Applications for Inner Ear Hair Cell Regeneration Research. In December 2007, NOHR intends to provide one project with one principal investigator and one collaborating investigator $100,000 per year for a 2-year period. The two investigators may be at different institutions, in different departments at the same institution, or in the same department with expertise in different areas. One investigator may be from a field other than otology.
Deadline: 2007-09-07
National Science Foundation
Instrument Development for Biological Research
The Instrument Development for Biological Research (IDBR) Program supports the development of novel instrumentation or instrumentation that has been improved by an order of magnitude or more in some aspects. Supported instruments are anticipated to have a significant impact on the study of biological systems at any level. The IDBR Program also supports the development or major improvement of software for the operation of instruments or the primary analysis of instrument data where these software developments have the effect of improving instrument performance by at least an order of magnitude in some aspects. Proposals are encouraged for proof-of-concept development for entirely novel instrumentation. Proposals are encouraged for instrument developments that are expected to meet a broad need in the biological community in areas supported by National Science Foundation Biology programs. Proposals are encouraged for instrumentation that does not currently exist in the form of a working prototype. In the selection of projects for support, the program emphasizes the development of biological instrumentation that is not clinical or biomedical instrumentation.
Deadline: 2007-09-12
National Science Foundation
Cyberinfrastructure Training, Education, Advancement, and Mentoring for Our 21st Century Workforce
The Cyberinfrastructure Training, Education, Advancement, and Mentoring (CI-TEAM) program supports projects that position the national science and engineering community to engage in integrated research and education activities promoting, leveraging, and utilizing cyberinfrastructure systems, tools, and services. CI-TEAM awards will prepare current and future generations of scientists, engineers, and educators to design and develop, as well as adopt and deploy, cyber-based tools and environments for research and learning, both formal and informal, and expand and enhance participation in cyberinfrastructure science and engineering activities of diverse groups of people and organizations, with particular emphasis on the inclusion of traditionally underrepresented individuals, institutions, and communities as both creators and users of cyberinfrastructure.
Deadline: 2007-08-27
National Science Foundation
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program
The Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) seeks to increase the number of students (U.S. citizens or permanent residents) receiving associate or baccalaureate degrees in established or emerging fields within science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Type 1 proposals are solicited for programs that provide for full implementation efforts at academic institutions. Type 2 proposals are solicited for programs that support educational research projects on associate or baccalaureate degree attainment in STEM.
Deadline: 2007-09-18
National Sleep Foundation
Pickwick Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sleep
Applicants for the National Sleep Foundation/American Lung Association Pickwick Postdoctoral Fellowship must have a sponsor and plan to conduct research in a recognized U.S. laboratory or program of study with strong mentoring in the appropriate area. Non-U.S. citizens are eligible. Candidates must have received an M.D., D.V.M., Ph.D., or D.O. degree by the time the fellowship begins in July 2008. The degree or subsequent training must have been completed within the past 5 years. No other fellowships may be held concurrently with this award. The applicant must demonstrate evidence of aptitude for and proficiency in research and interest in pursuing a career in research related to sleep and breathing. Awardees are supported to conduct mentored research for a greater proportion (at least 75%) of their time. Fellowships are available for basic, applied, or clinical research.
Deadline: 2007-09-04
Pasteur Foundation
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Paris
In collaboration with the Institut Pasteur, the Pasteur Foundation funds this program to bring U.S. postdoctoral researchers to work in Institut Pasteur laboratories in Paris. Guided by the institute's administration, which seeks to develop international scientific exchanges to ensure the vitality and quality of Institut Pasteur labs, this program is for American citizens and does not apply to candidates already in France. The fellowships are $70,000 ($55,000 fellowship plus $15,000 bench fees to support the research) per year for a term of 3 years and are not renewable. Candidates are expected to commit to a 3-year stay. Attention will be given to the Pasteur Foundation Fellows so that their time on the Parisian campus of the Institut Pasteur is an enriching experience not only scientifically but also personally and culturally.
Deadline: 2007-09-07
Psychology Without Borders
Psychology Without Borders Mission Awards
We seek research and action-oriented projects that help further knowledge and resources in the 5 Key Areas. Projects will be evaluated on the basis of how they contribute to the organization's mission; preference will be given to projects that work across the 5 Key Areas and projects that are international in scope. We strongly encourage proposed projects to include at least some element of both research and action components. Applicants must be affiliated with a university or nonprofit organization. Psychology Without Borders encourages applications from international organizations or individuals who represent diversity.
Deadline: 2007-09-14
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
The Robert Wood Johnson Health and Society Scholars Program
The Robert Wood Johnson Health and Society Scholars Program is a national program of The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation designed to build the nation's capacity for research, leadership, and action to address the broad range of factors affecting health. The program is founded on the principle that progress in the field of population health depends upon collaboration and exchange among the social, behavioral, and health sciences.
Deadline: 2007-10-12
Sheik Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award
Hamdan Award for Medical Research Excellence
The general Secretariat is pleased to invite doctors, researchers, universities, research centers, and medical scientific societies throughout the world to submit their research work. Award are made in the fields of therapy in malignancy, molecular therapy in drug targeting pharmacogenomics, and organ and tissue transplantation.
Deadline: 2007-11-30
Social Science Research Council
Abe Fellowship Program
The Abe Fellowship is designed to encourage international multidisciplinary research on topics of pressing global concern. The program seeks to foster the development of a new generation of researchers who are interested in policy-relevant topics of long-range importance and who are willing to become key members of a bilateral and global research network built around such topics. Applications are welcome from scholars and nonacademic research professionals. Funding for the program is provided by the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership.
Deadline: 2007-09-01
The Grammy Foundation
Scientific Research Projects
Scientific Research Projects: Grants to organizations and individuals to support efforts that advance the research and/or broad reaching implementations of original scientific research projects related to the impact of music on the human condition, such as the links between music study and early childhood development, the effects of music therapy, and the medical and occupational well-being of music professionals.
Deadline: 2007-10-01
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Research Experiences for Undergraduates
The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation (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 (DOD) 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. Undergraduate student participants in either Sites or Supplements must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions. Students may not apply to NSF to participate in REU activities.
Deadline: 2008-08-18
Pasteur Foundation
Paul W. Zuccaire Undergraduate Internships - Summer 2008 - Institut Pasteur in Paris, France
Founded in 1887 by Louis Pasteur and located in the heart of Paris, the Institut Pasteur is one of the world's leading biomedical research organizations. With more than 130 laboratories and 2500 people on campus, it is a vibrant, international community devoted to basic scientific research primarily in the area of infectious diseases. The Pasteur Foundation in New York City has created a program for U.S. undergraduates to conduct summer internships at the Institut Pasteur in Paris. Applicants should be eager to immerse themselves in a different culture and self-sufficient enough to arrange travel and secure housing in Paris.
Deadline: 2007-12-14
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Deadline Watch
Research Funding Deadlines
American Diabetes Association.
Research Award
Deadline: 2007-07-15
American Diabetes Association.
Clinical Research Awards
Deadline: 2007-07-15
Duke Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health.
Religion and Health: Effects, Mechanisms, and Interpretation
Deadline: 2007-07-15
Environmental Protection Agency.
Trace Gases in the Global Atmosphere: Effects on Ozone and Climate
Deadline: 2007-07-16
Environmental Protection Agency.
GHG Emission Factor Development Project for Selected Sources in the Natural Gas Industry
Deadline: 2007-07-16
Department of Justice.
NIJ FY08 Data Resources Program: Funding for the Analysis of Existing Data
Deadline: 2007-07-16
Department of Justice.
FY08 W.E.B. Du Bois Fellowship Program
Deadline: 2007-07-16
Civilian Research and Development Foundation.
Azerbaijan 2007 Bilateral Grants Program (BGP II)
Deadline: 2007-07-16
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
Competitive Continuation of Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) [P20]
Deadline: 2007-07-17
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Evidence Based Laboratory Medicine: Qualtiy and Performance Measure Evaluation
Deadline: 2007-07-17
Department of Transportation.
Transportation Equity and Emergency Preparedness
Deadline: 2007-07-17
Department of Energy. National Energy Technology Laboratory
Program Area of Interest 3 - Manufactured Materials
Deadline: 2007-07-18
Department of Energy. National Energy Technology Laboratory
Program Area of Interest 2 - LED Based Integrated
Deadline: 2007-07-18
Department of Energy. National Energy Technology Laboratory
Program Area of Interest 4 - OLED Lighting Panel
Deadline: 2007-07-18
Department of Energy. National Energy Technology Laboratory
Program Area of Interest 5 - Low cost substrates
Deadline: 2007-07-18
Department of Energy. National Energy Technology Laboratory
Program Area of Interest 1 - High Efficiency
Deadline: 2007-07-18
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ROSES 2007: Mars Fundamental Research
Deadline: 2007-07-18
Letters of intent due: 2007-05-16
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ROSES 2007: Geospace Sciences
Deadline: 2007-07-20
Letter of intent due: 2007-05-11
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
Mechanism for Time-Sensitive Research Opportunities (R21)
Deadline: 2007-07-20
New deadlines each month through July 2010
Environmental Protection Agency.
Climate Economic Workshops
Deadline: 2007-07-23
National Science Foundation.
Accelerating Discovery in Science and Engineering Through Petascale Simulations and Analysis (PetaApps)
Deadline: 2007-07-23
Department of Energy. Golden Field Office
Synthesis Gas to Liquid Fuels
Deadline: 2007-07-23
Department of Defense. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Thermal Ground Plane (TGP)
Deadline: 2007-07-23
Proposal abstracts must be submitted to DARPA/MTO by Friday 1 June 2007.
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
Centers for Neurodegeneration Science (CNS) (P01)
Deadline: 2007-07-24
Letters of intent due: 2007-06-24
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).
ROSES 2007: Space Archaeology
Deadline: 2007-07-25
Letter of intent due: 2007-05-15
Department of Education.
National Center for Education Research (NCER)--Education Research
Deadline: 2007-07-26
Department of Education.
National Center for Education Research (NCER)--Education Research Training--Postdoctoral Research Training
Deadline: 2007-07-26
Department of Education.
National Center for Special Education Research (NCSER)--Special Education Research
Deadline: 2007-07-26
Department of Defense. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Steep-subthreshold-slope Transistors for Electronics with Extremely-low Power (STEEP)
Deadline: 2007-07-27
Proposers are strongly encouraged to submit proposal abstracts in advance of full proposals. The proposal abstract must be submitted on or before 4:00 p.m., local time, Friday, 18 May 2007.
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
Global Network for Women's and Children's Health Research (U01)
Deadline: 2007-07-27
Letter of intent due: 2007-06-27
National Institutes of Health/NIH.
Addressing the Role of Pregnancy in HIV Prevention (R01)
Deadline: 2007-07-28
National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
ROA 2007: B.4 Integrated Vehicle Health Management 1
Deadline: 2007-07-30
Department of Energy. National Energy Technology Laboratory
Building America Energy Efficient Housing
Deadline: 2007-07-31
Ranbaxy Science Foundation. .
Ranbaxy Research Awards
Deadline: 2007-07-31
American Federation for Aging Research.
AFAR-GE Healthcare Prize for Junior Investigators
Deadline: 2007-08-01
Council for International Exchange of Scholars.
Fulbright Postdoctoral Research in Israel
Deadline: 2007-08-01
National Science Foundation.
Partnerships in Astronomy and Astrophysics Research and Education
Deadline: 2007-08-03
Environmental Protection Agency.
Fiscal Year 2008 Request for Proposals (RFP) for Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV) Annual Aerial Survey
Deadline: 2007-08-03
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
Technology Development for the Detection and Evaluation of Chemical and Biological Carcinogens (SBIR) [R43/R44]
Deadline: 2007-08-05
Multiple Receipt Dates - See Link to Full Announcement for details.
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
Technologies and Software to Support Integrative Cancer Biology Research (SBIR) [R43/R44]
Deadline: 2007-08-05
Multiple Receipt Dates - See Link to Full Announcement for details.
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
Technology for the Detection and Characterization of Low Abundance Proteins, Peptides, or micro RNAs (SBIR) [R43/R44]
Deadline: 2007-08-05
Multiple Receipt Dates - See Link to Full Announcement for details.
Department of Defense. Army Research Lab
Department of Defense(DoD) Autism Spectrum Disorder Research Program(ASDRP) Concept Award
Deadline: 2007-08-07
National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
ROSES 2007: Planetary Protection Research
Deadline: 2007-08-07
Department of Defense. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command
Department of Defense (DoD) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Era of Hope Scholar Award
Deadline: 2007-08-09
Pre-application (nomination) submission deadline: 2007-05-09
Department of Defense. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command
Department of Defense (DoD) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Era of Hope Postdoctoral Award
Deadline: 2007-08-09
Pre-application (nomination) submission deadline: 2007-05-09
Department of Defense. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command
Department of Defense (DoD) Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) Translational Research Partnership
Deadline: 2007-08-09
Pre-application submission: 2007-05-09
Department of Defense. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command
Department of Defense (DoD) Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) Innovator Award
Deadline: 2007-08-09
Pre-application (nomination) submission deadline: 2007-05-09
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
Developmental Centers for Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Phase II (DCRC II) [U19]
Deadline: 2007-08-13
Letters of Intent Receipt Date: 2007-07-13
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
Developmental Centers for Research on Complementary and Alternative Medicine: Phase I (DCRC I) [U19]
Deadline: 2007-08-13
Letters of Intent Receipt Date: 2007-07-13
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
Oral Mucosal Vaccination against HIV Infection (R21)
Deadline: 2007-08-14
Letters of intent receipt date: 2007-07-14
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
Oral Mucosal Vaccination against HIV Infection (R01)
Deadline: 2007-08-14
Letters of intent receipt date: 2007-07-14
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
AIDS International Training and Research Program (D43)
Deadline: 2007-08-14
Letter of intent due: 2007-07-14
Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, Inc..
Mesothelioma Research Grants
Deadline: 2007-08-15
Talecris Biotherapeutics, Inc..
2007 Research Grant Awards
Deadline: 2007-08-15
American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Advanced Clinical Research Award in Hematologic Malignancies
Deadline: 2007-08-15
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
Specialized Programs of Translational Research in Acute Stroke (SPOTRIAS) for Year 2007 (P50)
Deadline: 2007-08-15
Letter of intent due: 2007-07-16
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Student and Institutional Deadlines
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
SBIR E-learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (SBIR [R43/R44])
Deadline: 2007-07-18
Letters of intent due: 2007-06-19
Department of Health and Human Services. National Institutes of Health
Short-Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity in Health-Related Research (R25)
Deadline: 2007-07-19
Letter of intent due: 2007-06-19
Alzheimer's Foundation of America.
AFA Member Organization Grants
Deadline: 2007-08-01
Next deadline: 2008-02-01
Department of Defense. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command
Department of Defense (DoD) Breast Cancer Program (BCRP) HBCU/MI Partnership Training Award
Deadline: 2007-08-09
Pre-application: 2007-05-09