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January 29, 1999 (Vol. 8, No. 4)
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General
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH), Centers for Disease Control (CDC),
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Substance Abuse and
Mental Health Services Administration, and the Agency for Health Care Policy
and Research (AHCPR) invite applications for grants to develop, conduct,
and evaluate short-term courses on ethical issues in research, particularly
those involving human participants. Courses should improve the skills of
biomedical, behavioral, social science, and public health researchers in
identifying and addressing the ethical, legal, and social implications
of their research, especially when human participants are involved. PA-99-051
(NIHG 01/22/99)
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Deadline: 3/6/99
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The purpose of this request for applications (RFA) is to solicit applications
for research projects to develop objective and standardized criteria and
new, cost-effective, high-throughput phenotyping tools and methods to assess
specific components of nervous system function and complex behaviors in
the laboratory mouse. Projects supported under this RFA will develop and
apply high-throughput phenotyping protocols to evaluate standard inbred
strains of mice, and deposit the data so generated into databases of quantitative
behavioral, physiological, pharmacological, and neuroanatomical profiles
across different strains. These diverse phenotyping tools and assays will
provide invaluable endpoints for the comprehensive characterization of
nervous system function and complex behaviors in mouse mutants, and will
facilitate the genetic analysis of these complex traits. MH-99-006 (NIHG
01/22/99)
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Deadline: Letters of Intent 3/17/99; Applications 4/28/99
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The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has published a
preview of its fiscal year 1999 programs. It contains a description of
competitive and additional programs scheduled for review in FY 99. Included
are Rural Health Programs, Health Professions Programs, HIV/AIDS Programs,
and Maternal and Child Health Programs, with anticipated deadlines and
estimated amount of competition. (FR 01/06/99)
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Deadline: Varies
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As a first step in a longer-term effort to understand the nature and dynamics
of biocomplexity, NSF announces a special competition to support integrated
research on the functional interrelationships between microorganisms, defined
here as prokaryotes (archaea and eubacteria) and unicellular eukaryotes
(algae, protozoa, fungi) and the biological, chemical, geological, physical,
and/or social systems that jointly comprise complex environmental systems.
Projects that explicitly focus on the role that microorganisms play in
structuring or controlling complex systems are particularly encouraged.
(NSF 99-60)
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Deadline: Preproposals 3/15/99; Proposals 6/15/99
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The United States Golf Association (USGA) offers grants for projects that
promote the good of the game and put the game within the reach of more
Americans. The grants program will continue to support initiatives aimed
at access to, education about, and affordable participation opportunities
in golf. Support comes in the form of dollars, research, and general efforts
to assist local champions of junior golf in making their visions a reality
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Deadline: 2/19/99
4-6 Research Grants for the Prevention of Birth Defects (March of Dimes)
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The March of Dimes invites applications for research grants directed at
the prevention of birth defects. Research subjects appropriate for support
include basic biological processes governing development, genetics, clinical
studies, studies of reproductive health, environmental toxicology, and
social and behavioral studies relevant to the mission of the foundation.
The March of Dimes also offers the Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research
Award to support young scientists just embarking on their independent research
careers. Nominations may be made by Deans, Chairmen of Departments or Directors
of Institutes/Centers. Nominations must be postmarked no later than February
26, 1999.
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Deadline: Starter 02/26/99; Research 3/31/99, 9/30/99
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Agriculture
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The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES)
is pleased to announce the solicitation of proposals for the Higher Education
Multicultural Scholars Program. The purpose of the program is to increase
the multicultural diversity of the food, agricultural, scientific, and
professional workforce, and advance the educational achievement of all
Americans, by providing grants to colleges and universities for undergraduate
scholarships. Scholarship recipients must be newly recruited to a course
of study leading to a baccalaureate degree in the food and agricultural
sciences or a D.V.M. degree. There is no limit on the number of proposals
an institution may submit. For FY 1999, targeted areas are: Agriculture,
Conservation and Renewable Natural Resources, Forestry, Veterinary Medicine/Science,
Family and Consumer Sciences, and closely allied disciplines.
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Deadline: 2/26/99
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Education
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The Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE) is inviting
applications for the Learning Anytime Anywhere Partnerships (LAAP). Funding
must be used to conduct one or more of the following activities: 1) Develop
and assess model distance learning programs or innovative educational software;
2) Develop methodologies for the identification and measurement of skill
competencies; 3) Develop and assess innovative student support services;
4) Support other activities consistent with the statutory purpose of the
program. (FR 01/26/99)
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Deadline: Preapplications 4/2/99, Applications 6/28/99
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Engineering, Mathematics & Physical Sciences
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The U.S. Geological Survey is inviting applications for cooperative agreements
to facilitate and foster partnerships and alliances within and among public
entities to help build the National Spatial Data Infrastructure. Two areas
are: creating descriptions (metadata) of ``framework'' digital geospatial
data sets and serving those descriptions for search and retrieval through
the distributed, electronically connected network of public internet-based
clearinghouses making up the NSDI National Geospatial Data Clearinghouse;
providing clearinghouse/metadata technical assistance to organizations
to enable the documentation and serving of metadata for ``framework'' data.
Announcement 99HQPA0005 (FR 01/22/99)
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Deadline: 3/2/99
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announces its interest in receiving
applications for research grants in the area of fundamental research underlying
potential strategies to reduce or limit gaseous carbon production from
fossil fuel use. Research areas of particular interest include: Geosciences
research related to understanding the geophysics and geochemistry of potential
reservoirs appropriate for subsurface sequestration of carbon dioxide;
Energy Biosciences research related to chemical and cellular mechanisms
of carbon fixation in plants; Chemical Sciences research related to enhancing
our molecular level understanding of CO2 production and utilization chemistry
relevant to managing our carbon resources; and Materials Science research
related to ceramics, metals, polymers and other materials needed for higher
efficiency power systems. Notice 99-11 (FR 01/21/99)
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Deadline: Preapplications 2/16/99, Applications 4/1/99
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NASA is soliciting proposals to participate in research opportunities in
the Advanced Human Support Technology (AHST) Program of the Space Life
Sciences Division. This announcement solicits proposals for research and
development of technologies that will enable humans to move efficiently
and effectively live and work in space. The specific research and technology
development elements of the AHST Program in this announcement are Space
Human Factors Engineering; Advanced Environmental Monitoring and Control;
and Advanced Life Support. (NRA-99-HEDS-01)
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Deadline: Letters of Intent 2/16/00; Proposals 4/15/99
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The Energy Department is inviting applications under the governmentwide
Small Business Innovation Research program for short-term pilot and feasibility
studies to test advanced concepts concerning important energy-related scientific
or engineering solutions that could be commercialized. Technical topics
include: Biomass Power; Advanced Measurement and Control Technologies for
Industrial Manufacturing Applications; Hybrid Electric Vehicle Technology,
High Energy Physics Data acquisition and Processing; Nuclear Physics instrumentation
and Techniques; Waste Characterization; Waste Treatment and Stabilization;
Advanced Environmental Monitoring Technology; and High-Density, Multigene
Assay of Genetic Information in Plants and Non-Medical Microbes. SOL DOE
ER/0731 (CBD 11/27/98)
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Deadline: 3/2/99
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Health & Life Sciences
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The Division of Kidney, Urologic and Hematologic Diseases (DKUHD) of the
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
invites investigators to apply for research grants on basic bladder biology
and painful bladder syndromes, including Interstitial Cystitis (IC). This
solicitation invites applications for basic research studies on the molecular
and cellular biology of the bladder urothelium, mechanisms of pain perception
in the bladder, and the relationship between neuromuscular innervation
and bladder function. DK-99-014 (NIHG 01/22/99)
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Deadline: Letters of Intent 3/14/99, Applications 4/12/99
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The Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International (JDF) announces the availability
of grants in diabetes research for 1999-2000. Areas of interest include:
Therapeutic Modulation of the Immune System in Type 1 Diabetes; Beta Cell
Replacement/Islet Transplantation; Genetic Engineering/Gene Therapy in
Restoration of Normal Glucose Metabolism; Hypoglycemia; and Therapies of
Microvascular Complications of Type 1 Diabetes.
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Deadline: Preapplications 2/15/99, Applications 3/1/99
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The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the National
Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases are inviting applications
to study the mechanisms by which diabetes results in painful and disabling
neuropathies and develop interventions to prevent, limit or reverse these
complications. Research possibilities include studies that define the role
of microvascular angiopathies in the pathogenesis of diabetic neuropathy;
investigate the role of programmed cell death of nerve or Schwan cells
in diabetes; and develop transgenic and gene deletion animal models to
clarify the elements involved in hyperglycemia-induced activation/inhibition
of gene expression. RFA-NS-99-005 (NIHG 12/24/98)
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Deadline: Letters of Intent 3/16/99, Applications 4/27/99
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Student
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The Wayne Kay Scholarship Fund, through the SME Education Foundation, will
support graduate fellowships awarded annually to worthy full-time students
enrolled in a graduate program for manufacturing engineering or industrial
engineering in North America.
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Deadline: 3/1/99
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NASA Announces graduate student training fellowships for persons pursuing
Master of Science orPh.D. degree in Earth System Science. The purpose is
to ensure continued training of interdisciplinary scientists to support
the study of the Earth as a system. NASA's Earth Science Enterprise (ESE)
supports basic and applied research in the following areas: Global Carbon
Cycle; Global Water and Energy Cycle; Climate Variability and Prediction;
Atmospheric Chemistry; and Solid Earth Science. Applications will be considered
for research in atmospheric chemistry and physics, ocean biology and physics,
ecosystem dynamics, hydrology, cryospheric processes, geology, geophysics,
and information science and engineering, provided that the specific research
topic is relevant to NASA's Earth remote sensing science, process studies,
modeling and analysis in support to the U.S. Global Change Research Program
(USGCRP).
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Deadline: 3/15/99
4-18 Scholarships for Research in the Biology of Aging (AFAR)
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The Glenn/AFAR Scholarships for Research in the Biology of Aging allows
Ph.D. students an opportunity to acquire an understanding of the challenges
involved in improving the quality of life of older people. Students undertake
three-month research projects related to the basic sciences and aging.
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Deadline: 2/26/99
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R. W. Trewyn, Interim Vice Provost for Research &
Dean of the Graduate School
John P. Murray, Interim Associate Vice Provost
for Research
Ruth Bennett, Secretary
Preaward Section
Paul Lowe, Director, PreAward Services
Anita Fahrny, Assistant Director
Kathy Tilley, Lisa Duer, Carole Lovin, Rex Goff,
Dawn Caldwell
Information Specialist & Editor
Beverly Page
Human Subjects, Animal Care & Use, and Biosafety
Gerald P. Jaax, Research Compliance Officer
Roberta Johnson, Secretary
Congressional Relations
Sue Peterson, R. W. Trewyn
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