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February 9, 2001 (Vol. 10, No. 6)
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GENERAL
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The Division of BioEngineering and Environmental Systems of the National
Science Foundation (NSF) announces a Biophotonics Partnership initiative
seeking high risk/high return, multidisciplinary studies of novel concepts
in biophotonics. NIH and DARPA will participate in the reviews and identify
proposals of mutual interest and may provide co-funding for programs of
high quality that meet their programatic and relevancy requirements. The
intent of this initiative is to exploit the power of photonics to advance
biomedical engineering. NSF 01-30
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Deadline: 3/12/01
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This special competition promotes comprehensive, integrated investigations
of environmental systems using advanced scientific and engineering methods.
The concept of biocomplexity stresses the richness of biological systems
and their capacity for adaptation and self-organizing behavior. By placing
biocomplexity studies in an environmental context, this competition emphasizes
research with the following characteristics: a) a high degree of interdisciplinarity;
b) a focus on complex environmental systems that include interactions of
non-human biota or humans; and c) a focus on systems with high potential
for exhibiting nonlinear behavior. In this third year of a multi-year effort,
proposals are sought in four topical areas: 1) Dynamics of Coupled Natural
and Human Systems (CNH); 2) Coupled Biogeochemical Cycles (CBC); 3) Genome-Enabled
Environmental Science and Engineering (GEN-EN); 4) Instrumentation Development
for Environmental Activities (IDEA). In all topical areas, quantitative
approaches, education, and global perspective should be addressed. NSF
01-34
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Deadline: CNH, IDEA 3/16/01; CBC, GEN-EN 3/29/01
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The Engineering Directorate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces
an Initiative on Quantitative Systems Biotechnology. This initiative seeks
innovative high risk/high return research that will yield quantitative
models and improved experimental tools to enable the use of genomic data
for predicting phenotype or for solidifying the understanding of the design
principles of intact unicellular organisms. Channeling the developments
into a positive impact on bioprocess analysis, design, and control is sought
and participation from different communities adept at complex systems analysis
is desired. NSF 01-37
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Deadline: 3/23/01
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The Energy Department is inviting applications for research to support
computational modeling and simulation of biological systems to exploit
the possibilities provided by terascale computers. The notice encourages
applications from scientists in applied mathematic and computer science
in partnership with investigators in microbiology, molecular biology, biochemistry,
and structural and computational biology to combine information available
on a well characterized prokaryotic microbe with advanced mathematics and
computer science. Notice 01-21 (FR 1/26/01)
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Deadline: Preapplications 2/21/01; Applications 4/24/01
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The Office of Basic Energy Sciences of the Office of Science, Department
of Energy (DOE) invites preapplications for research funding in the Energy
Biosciences program area. The program has the mission of generating knowledge
about plants and non-medical related microorganisms that provide scientific
foundations for future energy related biotechnologies. The objective is
to pursue basic biochemical, genetic and physiological investigations that
may contribute towards providing alternate fuels, petroleum replacement
products, energy conservation measures as well as other technologies related
to DOE programs. The program also encourages fundamental research in the
biological sciences that interfaces with other traditional disciplines
in the physical sciences. Notice 01-15
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Deadline: Preapplications 3/1/01; Applications 6/13/01
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability
of FY 2001 funds for research grants to support research on the implementation
and effectiveness of occupational injury prevention technologies, strategies,
and programs. By focusing on the implementation and evaluation, research
will be conducted in work place settings, thereby increasing the likelihood
of changes that will lead to reductions in injuries. OH-01-005 (NIHG 02/02/01)
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Deadline: Letters of Intent 3/1/01; Applications 4/18/01
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AGRICULTURE
6-7 Kansas Crop Improvement Association Research
(KCIA)
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The Kansas Crop Improvement Association has issued a call for proposals
for research, preferably in the following areas: 1) Improved variety development;
2) Seed Technology-testing, processing, etc.; 3) Certified seed marketing
research; and 4) Proposals likely to result in early benefit to growers.
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Deadline: 4/3/01
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The Consortium for Plant Biotechnology Research, Inc. is a non-profit organization
that funds peer-reviewed basic research and technology transfer, and facilitates
research interactions among academic, industry and government scientists.
Preproposals are requested for research that 1) involves plant biotechnology
and 2) addresses industrial problems and opportunities related to bioenergy
and/or the environment. Major research areas are: Agrochemicals; Biomass
Conversion; Energy Crop Production; Enabling Biotechnologies; Environmental
Issues; Forest Products; Pharmaceuticals; Process Applications; and Seeds.
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Deadline: Preproposals 3/21/01; Proposals 7/18/01
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EDUCATION
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The Department of Education has announced its 2001 competition for funding
for 21st Century Community Learning Centers. Funding is awarded to rural
and inner-city public schools, or consortia of such schools, to enable
them to plan, implement, or expand projects that benefit the educational,
health, social services, cultural and recreational needs of the community.
School-based community learning centers can provide expanded learning opportunities
for children, youth and their families as well as a safe, drug-free, supervised
and cost-effective after school, weekend, or summer haven. Projects must
conduct at least four activities from a list of 13 services that include
senior citizen programs and nutrition and health programs. Preference is
given to projects that address substantial problems in federally designated
empowerment zones and enterprise communities. CFDA 84.287 (FR 1/3/2001)
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Deadline: 3/30/01
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The Department of Education has announced an FY 2001 competition under
three programs authorized by the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).
The three programs are: 1) Special Education--Research and Innovation to
Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities (five priorities);
2) Special Education--Technical Assistance and Disseminiation to Improve
Services and Results for Children with Disabilities (two priorities); and
3) Special Education Technology and Media Services for Individuals with
Disabilities (five priorities). (FR 01/22/01)
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Deadline: 3/9/01;3/16/01
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The Field-Initiated Studies (FIS) Education Research Grant Program awards
grants to conduct education research in which topics and methods of study
are generated by investigators. CFDA 84.305T (FR 01/23/01)
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Deadline: Letters of Intent 3/5/01; Applications 4/3/01
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ENGINEERING, MATHEMATICS & PHYSICAL SCIENCES
6-12 MACC University Research Grants (MACC)
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The Mid-America Commercialization Corporation (MACC) has announced a pilot
program for funding research at K-State in areas related to our acquired
patented technologies. This funding could be used to seed initial research
efforts or as a matching grant to be incorporated in another research grant
proposal. Acquired technologies are in the fields of environmental quality,
information/communication, manufacturing, materials, and transportation.
Priority will be given to proposals that show a high likelihood of receiving
other funding and preference will be given to proposals with a likelihood
of commercialization.
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Deadline: 2/28/01
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The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation invites experts in environmental
science to submit proposals for the training of Ph.D. chemists and chemical
engineers in research activities related to chemistry and the environment.
Each awardee may then appoint a postdoctoral scientist to spend up to two
years in a program intended to stimulate the postdoctoral scientist to
carry out further research in support of environmental understanding and
values. Research activities need not be located in traditional departments
in the chemical sciences. Examples of these activities include but are
not limited to fundamental science or engineering in topics related to
the troposphere or stratosphere, aquatic or marine settings, soil or groundwater
problems, environmental biochemistry, chemically benign synthesis and processing,
and pollution control.
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Deadline: 3/1/01
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HEALTH & LIFE SCIENCES
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The Cancer Research Foundation of America (CRFA) is the nation's leading
non-profit organization whose mission is the prevention of cancer through
scientific research and education. CRFA funding supports: Basic, clinical,
translational and applied science projects; Behavioral research, screening
and early detection; Pilot projects, as well as development and testing
of new methodologies; Grants to cancer prevention researchers at the instructor
or assistant professor level; Grants to more senior researchers who have
shifted their areas of interest toward primary and secondary cancer prevention;
Post-doctoral fellowships in cancer prevention; and, Creative or innovative
approaches to cancer prevention research.
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Deadline: 3/1/01; 9/15/01
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announces the availability
of fiscal year (FY) 2001 funds for grant applications to support research
on relationships between overtime, long hours of work, or demanding work
schedules and risks to worker safety or health. Studies on the impact of
work schedule re-design on the occurrence of traumatic injuries, musculoskeletal
and cardiovascular diseases, and workplace stress are also appropriate.
OH-01-006 (NIHG 2/2/2001)
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Deadline: Letters of Intent 3/1/01; Applications 4/18/01
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National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety (NIOSH), Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), announces the availability of
FY 2001 funds for cooperative agreement applications from single institutions
or consortia of institutions to establish Centers for Agricultural Disease
and Injury Research, Education and Prevention. The purposes of the Ag Centers
are to conduct research, education, and prevention/intervention programs
that address agricultural safety and health problems in the geographic
region served (multi-state), as well as nationally. OH-01-004 (NIHG 01/29/01)
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Deadline: Letters of Intent 2/16/01; Applications 3/28/01
6-17 Exchange Program with Russian Institutes
in the Biomedical Sciences (NRC)
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The National Research Council (NRC) is sponsoring a program of international
exchange for scientists interested in the prophylaxis, diagnosis, epidemiology,
and therapy of pathogens, including related basic research investigations.
The program will provide the successful applicants with an opportunity
to spend 15 to 20 days during the summer of 2001 becoming familiar with
research and related work on pathogens being carried out at one of two
research centers in Russia-the State Research Center for Virology and Applied
Biotechnology Vector (in the town of Koltsovo near Novosibirsk) and the
State Research Center for Applied Microbiology (in the town of Obolensk
near Moscow).
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Deadline: 3/9/01
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is requesting proposals for research
projects that will produce policy-relevant information about ways to reduce
the harm caused by the use of tobacco, alcohol, and illicit drugs in the
United States. This call for proposals is intended to encourage experts
in public health, law, political science, medicine, sociology, criminal
justice, economics, and other behavioral and policy sciences to address
issues related to substance abuse, the nation's number one public health
problem. For projects under $100,000, letters of intent may be submitted
at any time and will be reviewed as they are received. A limited number
of applicants will be invited to submit full proposals. These proposals
will be reviewed as they are received. Such projects usually are: time
sensitive; of shorter duration; and, involve analysis of current policies
or secondary data analysis.
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Deadline: Letters of Intent 3/5/01; Proposals 6/29/01
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R. W. Trewyn, Vice Provost for Research &
Dean of the Graduate School
Jim Guikema, Associate Dean
Ruth Bennett, Secretary
Preaward Section
Paul Lowe, Director, PreAward Services
Anita Fahrny, Assistant Director
Kathy Tilley, Lisa Duer, Carole Lovin, Rich Doan, Rex Goff,
Dawn Caldwell, Cheryl Brooks
Information Specialist & Editor
Beverly Page
Human Subjects, Animal Care & Use, and Biosafety
Gerald P. Jaax, University Veterinarian and Research Compliance Officer
Marissa McClelland, Secretary
Congressional Relations
Sue Peterson, R. W. Trewyn
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