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March 19, 1999 (Vol. 8, No. 11)
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General
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The goal of Contaminant Behavior and Impact in Northern Polar Regions is
to encourage research on the physical, chemical and biological processes
that sequester and disperse contaminants in Arctic natural systems and
on the socio-economic impacts and human responses to such contaminants.
Such research may focus on one component or may address complex interdependencies
among the physical, biological, chemical, or human systems. Proposers are
encouraged to develop fundamental science questions, including those that
will contribute to the development of increasingly comprehensive models
of large-scale Arctic physical phenomena. (NSF 99-97)
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Deadline: 5/7/99
11-2 Science Research Grants (Eppley)
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The Eppley Foundation provides grants for research in all physical and
biological sciences. The Board often considers the most effective use of
its funds to be research-initiation grants, with the understanding that
sufficient work can be accomplished to enable the researcher to apply for
greater sums from federal or other sources. However, proposals from newly
awarded PhDs rarely meet the Foundation's standards for advanced research.
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Deadline: 5/1/99, 8/1/99, 11/1/99
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The National Science Foundation is inviting interdisciplinary applications
under a special funding opportunity to develop improved methods for integrated
assessment of global change that will address the combined influence of
multiple systems such as environmental change, large-scale technological
change and international socio-political evolution.(NSF 99-86)
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Deadline: 5/21/99
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Education
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is inviting
applications for school and community programs aimed at violence prevention
and development of resilience in young people. Grants will support the
community consensus-building process to effect the changes necessary to
provide children with safe environments in which they can grow into competent
and resilient adults. GFA 99-009 (FR 03/10/99)
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Deadline: 5/24/99
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Engineering, Mathematics & Physical Sciences
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The U.S. Weather Research Program (USWRP) is an interagency effort directed
at performing the research and technology transfer needed to improve the
delivery of weather services to the nation. The following agencies are
participating in the USWRP: National Science Foundation (NSF), National
Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) and the Office of Naval Research (ONR). The purpose
of this announcement is to solicit Fiscal Year 1999 research proposals
in the physical sciences to the joint NSF/NOAA USWRP grants program. Research
proposals are solicited that address one or more of the following: Studies
Related to the Importance and Mix of Observations (as these affect 0-4
day forecast accuracy over North America); Studies Related to Quantitative
Precipitation Forecasting; and Studies Related to Hurricane Forecasts Near
Landfall.(NSF 99-70)
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Deadline: 5/11/99
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The objective of this program is to stimulate innovative educational activities
at the undergraduate level in CISE disciplines by encouraging the transfer
of research results into the undergraduate curriculum. The program supports
the design development, testing and dissemination of innovative approaches
for increasing the effectiveness of the undergraduate learning experience
by integrating research results into undergraduate courses and curricula.
The research may be ongoing or completed and may be drawn from any research
project, not only those funded by the National Science Foundation. Only
one proposal per institution will be accepted in any one year. Please coordinate
with the Computer Science Department Head. (NSF 99-80)
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Deadline: 5/14/99
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The U.S. Department of Transportation plans to establish and maintain one
University Transportation Center in each of the ten standard federal regions.
The mission of the Centers is to advance U.S. technology and expertise
in the many disciplines comprising transportation through the mechanisms
of education, research and technology transfer at university-based centers
of excellence. Each Center must select a theme which indicates the nature
of the center of excellence it seeks to establish. The theme should reflect
the unique contribution that the Center hopes to make within the UTC Program,
to the region, and to the nation. Further, the theme should address one
or more key transportation. (FR 03/10/99)
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Deadline: 4/15/99
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The NOAA Coastal Ocean Program (COP) and the National Science Foundation
(NSF) are soliciting 5-year proposals for the Global Ocean Ecosystems Dynamics
(GLOBEC) Project NSF/OCE generally supports research projects focused on
basic oceanographic and ecological processes and the study of natural systems.
A component of NOAA's COP focus is directed toward developing tools and
capabilities to improve ecosystem management. Environmental and resource
management decisions are most appropriately based on knowledge gained from
both basic and applied research. This notice requests proposals for: process-oriented
field studies in the CCS; mesoscale surveys in the CCS; long-term observation
projects in the CCS; modeling studies in the CCS and the CGOA; and retrospective
studies in the CCS and the CGOA. RIN 0648-ZA53 (FR 03/10/99)
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Deadline: 4/15/99
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The U.S. Geological Survey Earthquake Hazards Program places high priority
on investigations in four areas where large populations are exposed to
significant seismic risk: Southern California, Northern California, the
Pacific Northwest, and the Central United States. Two major elements are
the foci of this program: Products for Earthquake Loss Reduction, and Research
on Earthquake Occurrence and Effects
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Deadline: 5/18/99
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The Department of Energy's (DOE), Federal Energy Technology Center seeks
cost-shared proposals for new fundamental and applied research that will
advance the state-of-the-art of mid-to-high temperature (500 C to 1100
C) fuel cell technology. The solicited research will range from atomistic
modeling to applied materials work focusing on the cathode, electrolyte,
integrated component performance, and sealing material concepts for mid-to-high
temperature fuel cells without respect to any specific fuel cell geometry
or type. Proposals must demonstrate that the results of the work will result
in improved fuel cell economies. SOL DE-RA26-99FR40206 (CBD 02/23/99)
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Deadline: 5/10/99
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Health & Life Sciences
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In an effort to support a more coordinated effort of Federal Metabolic
Engineering R&D interests, and to identify new R&D opportunities
in Metabolic Engineering for Federal Government involvement, the working
group on Metabolic Engineering is calling for research proposals in Metabolic
Engineering. Three areas are of particular interest, although others may
be considered: Instrumentation, sensors, new analytical tools, and new
cell and molecular biology methods which facilitate the study of metabolic
pathways, especially those technologies that allow the examination of individual
cells; Quantitative and conceptual models integrated with experimental
studies that better characterize the regulation and integration of complex,
interacting metabolic pathways; and Use of bioinformatics to deduce the
structure, function, and regulation of major metabolic pathways. Multi-disciplinary
projects are being sought in the above areas. NSF 99-85
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Deadline: 5/17/99
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Several Institutes of the National Institutes of Health invite applications
to establish Specialized Research Centers to investigate the biological
effects of botanicals including, but not limited to, botanicals available
as dietary supplements. The creation of such Centers is needed to advance
the quality and quantity of scientific information on botanicals and to
promote further research in this area. The major goal of this Request for
Applications (RFA) is to foster interdisciplinary research in order to
develop systematic evaluation of the safety and efficacy of botanicals.
Applications are encouraged to propose research projects ranging from basic
research to those involving clinical applications. OD-99-007 (NIHG 03/08/99)
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Deadline: Letters of Intent 4/13/99, Applications 5/13/99
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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
and the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) invite research
grant applications for both basic and clinical research in areas related
to pathogenesis and new therapies for iron overload. The purpose of this
initiative is to encourage research aimed at developing a better understanding
of the biological consequences of iron overload and improving methods of
therapy. A major aspect of this initiative is to elucidate the control
of iron transport and metabolism, is order to facilitate the development
of improved means of removing excess iron. DK-99-009 (NIHG 02/03/99)
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Deadline: Letters of Intent 5/11/99, Applications 6/11/99
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The National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) and the National Institute
of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) announce the availability of support
for institutional training programs in genomic sciences. The purpose of
this Programs Announcement is to train scientists who will have the multi-disciplinary
skills that will enable them to engage in research to accomplish the long-term
objectives of the Human Genome Project (HGP) and to take full advantage
of the resulting genomic data and resources to solve biomedical problems,
such as evaluating the complex gene-environment interactions resulting
from multiple exposures and variability in susceptibility because of polymorphisms
in multiple genes. The goals of this program are to: (1) encourage institutions
with academically outstanding departments in molecular biology and one
or more of the non-biological scientific disciplines relevant to genomic
sciences to consider developing training programs and (2) expand the number
of institutions capable of training scientists in genomic seances and genomic
science as it applies to the Environmental Genome Project. PA-99-028 (NIHG
12/18/98)
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Deadline: 5/10/99
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Social Sciences
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration is inviting
applications for community field tests and replications of effective substance
abuse prevention approaches with local and at-risk populations. (FR 03/03/99)
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Deadline: 5/18/99
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Because of the increasing need for research and data that can inform the
important policy issues raised by the rapidly changing population age structure
of the US and other nations, the National Institute on Aging (NIA) solicits
applications for the support of academic career development programs for
faculty in demography of aging. The objective of this award is to enhance
the recruitment of promising and exceptional scientists into demography
of aging and to provide appropriate mentoring in order to qualify them
for independent funding support in this field. Under this award, candidates
are to be selected and appointed to this program award by the grantee institution.
A Career Award Program in Demography of Aging (K12) requires substantial
pre-existing research activity on population aging (e.g. economics, epidemiology,
biology, sociology) at the institution. AG-99-006 (NIHG 03/11/99)
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Deadline: Letters of Intent 4/9/99, Applications 5/13/99
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services administration is inviting
applications for family strengthening interventions to curb alcohol and
drug use. GFA 99-02 (FR 03/10/99)
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Deadline: 5/24/99
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Student
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The National Institute of Justice's Graduate Research Fellowship Program
provides dissertation research support to outstanding doctoral students
undertaking independent research on issues in crime and justice. Students
from any academic discipline are encouraged to apply.
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Deadline: 5/15/99, 9/15/99
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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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