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	Agency	Next Deadline	Details
	Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Interdisciplinary Research		N/A
	Thomas F. and Kate Miller Jeffress Memorial Trust (Jeffress)	All deadlines have passed	Show Details (+) Hide Details (-)
	Proposals are due by 12 noon on the due date.
	Notice of Intent Deadline of Feb 17, 2020 Has Passed — [All slots are filled]
Title Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Interdisciplinary Research Agencies Thomas F. and Kate Miller Jeffress Memorial Trust (Jeffress) Description The Thomas F. and Kate Miller Jeffress Memorial Trust was founded in 1981 by Robert M. Jeffress in memory of his parents and is guided by its mission, to benefit the people of Virginia and their research in chemical, medical or other scientific fields. Since its founding, the Jeffress Memorial Trust has been a steadfast benefactor in support of scientists and research of the highest quality across the state of Virginia. The Jeffress Trust Awards Program in Interdisciplinary Research aims to catalyze the future of scientific research in Virginia by promoting the expansion of emerging computational and quantitative strategies that are accelerating discovery across scientific fields in Virginia. For example, pioneering mathematical modeling/simulations and analytics capable of mining ever growing data sets have already led to significant advances in bioinformatics, astrophysics, mathematical biology, drug development and material science. As steward of the Jeffress Memorial Trust, Bank of America, N.A., works with the Scientific Review Committee selected by The Medical Foundation, at Health Resources in Action, to decide upon the most qualified candidates. ? Eligibility Requirements Research Project Criteria The Jeffress Trust awards support high impact, innovative projects that integrate computational and quantitative scientific methodologies across a broad range of scientific and engineering disciplines. While state-of-the-art computational methodologies and/or mathematical modeling must be employed, they are not required to be novel. However, high-impact, innovative and creative applications are highly encouraged. Eligible research areas for Jeffress support include astronomy, biosciences, chemistry, computer sciences, engineering, environmental sciences, material science, mathematics and physics. Research in social, economic and behavioral sciences, including psychology, are currently outside the scope of Jeffress funding. More Information https://hria.org/tmf/jeffress/ Submission Limits 5 per institution Deadlines Internal Notice of Intent Feb 17, 2020 Notification of Internal Competition Feb 18, 2020 Internal Pre-proposal Feb 28, 2020 Results of Internal Competition Mar 9, 2020 Agency Notice of Intent/Pre-proposal N/A Agency Proposal Mar 27, 2020
	Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants Program		ER
	United States Department of Agriculture	All deadlines have passed	Show Details (+) Hide Details (-)
	Notice of Intent Deadline of Jan 24, 2020 Has Passed — [All slots are filled]
Title Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants Program Agencies United States Department of Agriculture Description This notice identifies the objectives for HEC projects, deadlines, funding information, eligibility criteria for projects and applicants, and application forms and associated instructions. NIFA requests applications for the Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants Program for fiscal years (FYs) 2020 and 2021 to enable colleges and universities to provide the quality of education necessary to produce baccalaureate or higher degree level graduates capable of strengthening the nation’s food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce. The anticipated amount available for grants in FYs 2020 and 2021 are approximately $4.5 million each year. This RFA is being released prior to the passage of an appropriations act for FY 2020 and FY 2021. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. More Information https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/rfa/fy-2020-2021-higher-education-challenge-rfa-20190925.pdf Submission Limits 1 Duplicate or Multiple Submissions – duplicate or multiple submissions is not allowed. NIFA will disqualify both applications if an applicant submits duplicate or multiple submissions Deadlines Internal Notice of Intent Jan 24, 2020 Notification of Internal Competition Jan 25, 2020 Internal Pre-proposal Feb 10, 2020 Results of Internal Competition Feb 21, 2020 Agency Notice of Intent/Pre-proposal N/A Agency Proposal Mar 23, 2020
	Graduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (G-RISE) (T32)		PAR-19-102
	National Institutes of Health (NIH)	All deadlines have passed	Show Details (+) Hide Details (-)
	Notice of Intent Deadline of Jan 20, 2020 Has Passed
Title Graduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (G-RISE) (T32) Agencies National Institutes of Health (NIH) Description The goal of the Graduate Research Training Initiative for Student Enhancement (G-RISE) program is to develop a diverse pool of scientists earning a Ph.D., who have the skills to successfully transition into careers in the biomedical research workforce. This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) provides support to eligible, domestic institutions to develop and implement effective, evidence-based approaches to biomedical training and mentoring that will keep pace with the rapid evolution of the research enterprise. NIGMS expects that the proposed research training programs will incorporate didactic, research, mentoring, and career development elements to prepare trainees for careers that will have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the Nation. This program is limited to applications from training programs at research-active institutions (i.e., those with an average of NIH Research Project Grant funding less than $7.5 million total costs over the last 3 fiscal years). This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) does not allow appointed Trainees to lead an independent clinical trial but does allow them to obtain research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor. More Information https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-19-102.html Submission Limits Only one application per institution is allowed, as defined in Section III. 3. Additional Information on Eligibility. Deadlines Internal Notice of Intent Jan 20, 2020 Notification of Internal Competition Jan 21, 2020 Internal Pre-proposal Feb 3, 2020 Results of Internal Competition Feb 17, 2020 Agency Notice of Intent/Pre-proposal N/A Agency Proposal May 21, 2020
	Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program		RDBCP-AIC-2020
	United States Department of Agriculture	All deadlines have passed	Show Details (+) Hide Details (-)
	Notice of Intent Deadline of Jan 17, 2020 Has Passed — [All slots are filled]
Title Agriculture Innovation Center Grant Program Agencies United States Department of Agriculture Description This Notice announces that the Rural Business-Cooperative Service (Agency) is accepting fiscal year (FY) 2019 applications for the Agriculture Innovation Demonstration Center (AIC) program. In FY 2019, the program has $3,500,000 available for funding. If additional funds are appropriated during fiscal year 2020 prior to the selection of awards, funding amounts will be posted on the Agency website and we will utilize those additional FY 2020 funds to make awards under this Notice. The purpose of this program is to establish and operate Agriculture Innovation Centers (Centers) that provide technical and business development assistance to agricultural producers seeking to engage in the marketing or the production of Value- Added products. Eligible applicants include nonprofit and for-profit corporations, public bodies, and institutions of higher education. This program supports Rural Development’s (RD) mission of improving the quality of life for rural Americans and commitment to directing resources to those who most need them. DATES: Completed applications for grants must be submitted electronically by no later than midnight Eastern Time, March 20, 2020, through Grants.gov. Late applications are not eligible for funding under this Notice and will not be evaluated. More Information https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html Submission Limits 1 per Organization Deadlines Internal Notice of Intent Jan 17, 2020 Notification of Internal Competition Jan 18, 2020 Internal Pre-proposal Feb 3, 2020 Results of Internal Competition Feb 14, 2020 Agency Notice of Intent/Pre-proposal N/A Agency Proposal Mar 20, 2020
	Bringing Research to Impact for Development, Global Engagement, and Utilization (BRIDGE-U)		7200AA20APS00005-ADDENDUM
	United States Agency for International Development (USAID)	All deadlines have passed	Show Details (+) Hide Details (-)
	Notice of Intent Deadline of Jan 15, 2020 Has Passed — [All slots are filled]
Title Bringing Research to Impact for Development, Global Engagement, and Utilization (BRIDGE-U) Agencies United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Description Through this Addendum to the FY2018-FY2019 Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnership (STIP) Annual Program Statement (APS) No. 7200AA18APS00003, the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Global Development Lab (USAID/LAB) seeks to engage with local higher education institutions (HEIs) in USAID Partner Countries to promote effective utilization of existing research outputs and help build the knowledge base around the research utilization process. More Information https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=323026 Submission Limits all Applicants are restricted to submitting only one Concept Note as the Prime Applicant. If more than one application is received with the same Prime Applicant, or that has the same proposed project director, USAID will seek written clarification from the relevant office(s) of sponsored programs regarding which Concept Note should be considered for review. Deadlines Internal Notice of Intent Jan 15, 2020 Notification of Internal Competition Jan 16, 2020 Internal Pre-proposal Jan 21, 2020 Results of Internal Competition Jan 24, 2020 Agency Notice of Intent/Pre-proposal N/A Agency Proposal Jan 31, 2020
	NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM)		NSF 17-527
	National Science Foundation (NSF)	All deadlines have passed	Show Details (+) Hide Details (-)
	Notice of Intent Deadline of Jan 10, 2020 Has Passed — [All slots are filled]
Title NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) Agencies National Science Foundation (NSF) Description A well-educated science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) workforce is a significant contributor to maintaining the competitiveness of the U.S. in the global economy. The National Science Foundation (NSF) Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM) program addresses the need for a high quality STEM workforce in STEM disciplines supported by the program and for the increased success of lowincome academically talented students with demonstrated financial need who are pursuing associate, baccalaureate, or graduate degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) [6], [16]. Recognizing that financial aid alone cannot increase retention and graduation in STEM, the program provides awards to Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to fund scholarships and to advance the adaptation, implementation, and study of effective evidence-based curricular and co-curricular activities that support recruitment, retention, transfer (if appropriate), student success, academic/career pathways, and graduation in STEM. The S-STEM program encourages collaborations among different types of partners: Partnerships among different types of institutions; collaborations of STEM faculty and institutional, educational, and social science researchers; and partnerships among institutions of higher education and local business and industry, if appropriate. The program seeks: 1) to increase the number of low-income academically talented students with demonstrated financial need obtaining degrees in STEM and entering the workforce or graduate programs in STEM; 2) to improve the education of future scientists, engineers, and technicians, with a focus on academically talented low-income students; and 3) to generate knowledge to advance understanding of how factors or evidence-based curricular and co-curricular activities affect the success, retention, transfer, academic/career pathways, and graduation in STEM of low-income students. The STEM disciplines supported by the S-STEM program include: Biological sciences (except medicine and other clinical fields); 1 Physical sciences (including physics, chemistry, astronomy, and materials science); Mathematical sciences; Computer and information sciences; Geosciences; Engineering; and Technology areas associated with the preceding disciplines (for example, biotechnology, chemical technology, engineering technology, information technology, etc.) The S-STEM program particularly encourages proposals from 2-year institutions, Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs), tribal colleges, and urban public and rural institutions. More Information https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17527/nsf17527.pdf Submission Limits An Institution may submit one proposal (either as a single institution or as subawardee or a member of a Collaborative Research project) from each constituent school or college that awards degrees in an eligible field. See Additional Eligibility Information below for more details. Deadlines Internal Notice of Intent Jan 10, 2020 Notification of Internal Competition Jan 11, 2020 Internal Pre-proposal Jan 27, 2020 Results of Internal Competition Feb 14, 2020 Agency Notice of Intent/Pre-proposal N/A Agency Proposal Mar 25, 2020
	Resident Instruction Grants for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas (RIIA) Agriculture and Food Science Facilities and Equipment Program for Insular Areas (AGFEI)		AA-Q (AGFEI and RIIA)
	United States Department of Agriculture	All deadlines have passed	Show Details (+) Hide Details (-)
	Notice of Intent Deadline of Jan 6, 2020 Has Passed
Title Resident Instruction Grants for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas (RIIA) Agriculture and Food Science Facilities and Equipment Program for Insular Areas (AGFEI) Agencies United States Department of Agriculture Description NIFA requests applications for the Resident Instruction Grants for Institutions of Higher Education in Insular Areas (RIIA) and the Agriculture and Food Sciences Facilities and Equipment (AGFEI) for land-grant colleges and universities in the Insular Areas for fiscal years (FY) 2020 and 2021 to strengthen the capacity to carry out resident instruction, curriculum, and teaching programs in the food, agriculture, natural resources and human sciences (FANH) as well as to upgrade agriculture and food science facilities, and equipment necessary to conduct tropical and subtropical agricultural research. The anticipated amount available for grants in FY 2020 and FY 2021 is approximately $1,200,000. This RFA is released prior to the passage of an appropriations act for FY 2020 and FY 2021. Enactment of additional continuing resolutions or an appropriations act may affect the availability or level of funding for this program. More Information https://nifa.usda.gov/sites/default/files/rfa/FY20FY21-RFA-RIIA-20191115.pdf Submission Limits For Standard Grant: Number of Applications Per Lead Institution RIIA: 3; Number of Applications Per Lead Institution AGFEI: 2 For Planning Activity: Number of Applications Per Lead Institution: 2 Deadlines Internal Notice of Intent Jan 6, 2020 Notification of Internal Competition Jan 7, 2020 Internal Pre-proposal Jan 20, 2020 Results of Internal Competition Jan 27, 2020 Agency Notice of Intent/Pre-proposal N/A Agency Proposal Feb 18, 2020
	Biomedical Research Facilities		PAR-20-086
	National Institutes of Health (NIH)	All deadlines have passed	Show Details (+) Hide Details (-)
	Notice of Intent Deadline of Jan 1, 2020 Has Passed — [All slots are filled]
Title Biomedical Research Facilities Agencies National Institutes of Health (NIH) Description This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites qualified institutions of higher education to seek support to modernize and improve existing research facilities (e.g., laboratory space or animal facilities), or to construct new biomedical research space and furnish it with necessary fixed equipment. The objective of this FOA is to support the development of modern facilities that will enable and enhance the conduct of cutting-edge biomedical research. Any facility supported by this FOA must serve a broad research community, locally at the applicant institution or regionally. NIH recognizes that modern physical infrastructure is necessary for the conduct of cutting-edge research. As science progresses and new technologies become available, dedicated space is required to house specialized equipment and to carry out novel experimental protocols. Projects will vary and depend on the present institutional infrastructure and long-term institutional research plans. Focusing on the advancement of science through the modernization of physical space will be a common and integral feature of all proposed projects. When completed, projects will have a significant institution-wide impact, bringing the research capacities and capabilities to a new level. An institution may request funds to modernize a core facility to create an environment required for research-driven specialized technological services. Likewise, funds may be requested to consolidate space for an institution-wide core which would provide streamlined workflows for contemporary multi-disciplinary investigations. Modernizing laboratory space used on a shared basis to meet the growing needs consistent with an institutional strategic vision for biomedical research is another example of a suitable request. A successful project will serve research teams and a broad range of research efforts. Various factors are typically considered when developing or modernizing research infrastructure. For applications submitted to this FOA, defined research needs will drive the requests for modern engineering solutions. As science progresses and new technologies become available, required dedicated space must comply with relevant technical specifications to provide a well-controlled environment, to enable novel experimental approaches, and to house specialized equipment. Modern physical infrastructure requires the implementation of advanced engineering designs. Some protocols may be only conducted in designated clean rooms, such as barrier facilities for pathogen-free research or space for synthesis of compounds meeting standards for human subject experiments. Certain equipment requires specially shielded rooms. In some situations, the precision of experimental setups requires accurate monitoring of laboratory environmental conditions. The laboratory space also needs to be adequately maintained to serve its desired function over the years. The formal structure of an institutional core typically offers effective oversight to ensure that the required engineering standards of a space it occupies are met and maintained over time. Also, such centralized facilities are organized to provide rigorous scientific support for the conduct of research. NIH recognizes the importance of all institutions of higher learning in contributing to the nation’s research capacity. NIH intends to make available at least 25% of the funds to support projects from Institutions of Emerging Excellence (as defined in 42 USC 283k(c)(2)). These institutions play a special role in advancing biomedical research as they leverage their research abilities to address problems of special relevance or unmet health needs. Often these institutions are in the geographical areas in which deficits in research resources and health-related services/technologies may adversely affect health status of the population. Serving individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds by carrying activities related to training, health services, or biomedical research contributes to protecting health of such populations. Such institutions often serve as centers for dissemination of health information, training development, and advancement of research. At times, low levels of NIH research funding and deficits in physical research infrastructure may curtail the full potential of these efforts. It is expected that all projects - both from research-intensive institutions and Institutions of Emerging Excellence - will have long-term effect and benefit the broad biomedical research community at the applicant institution by providing a modern research environment, accessible on a shared basis. Requests for regular maintenance, replacement of aging or failing equipment, and other routine work are not appropriate for this FOA, and such requests will not be supported. Inappropriate are requests for upgrades of a space serving a single investigator. Also, equally inappropriate are requests to support facilities for billable medical care, office space, or classrooms. Applicants may request funds for costs of design and implementation of the project. Specifically, the allowable costs include the architectural and engineering design fees, contingency fees, construction and fixed equipment costs, and commissioning costs of the facility - compare the Funding Restrictions section for further details of allowable and non-allowable costs. Applicants are encouraged to follow sustainable design principles and to use green technologies. To appropriately conceive, develop, construct, and successfully complete the project, a Program Director/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) should possess knowledge of the relevant scientific field, have a vested professional interest in the success of the project, demonstrate leadership skills, and assemble a team with technical expertise related to all aspects of the project. The PD/PI does not need to be a currently NIH-funded investigator but should have the appropriate standing in the institutional administra More Information https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-086.html Submission Limits Only one application per institution (identified by NIH IPF number) is allowed Deadlines Internal Notice of Intent Jan 1, 2020 Notification of Internal Competition Jan 2, 2020 Internal Pre-proposal Jan 17, 2020 Results of Internal Competition Jan 24, 2020 Agency Notice of Intent/Pre-proposal Feb 14, 2020 Agency Proposal Mar 17, 2020
	Rural Health Research Center Program		HRSA-20-035
	Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)	All deadlines have passed	Show Details (+) Hide Details (-)
	Notice of Intent Deadline of Dec 19, 2019 Has Passed — [All slots are filled]
Title Rural Health Research Center Program Agencies Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Description This notice announces the opportunity to apply for funding under the Rural Health Research Center (RHRC) Program. The purpose of this cooperative agreement is to support high-quality, impartial, policy-relevant research to assist health care providers and decision/policy-makers at the federal, state and local levels in better understanding the challenges faced by rural communities and in designing policies to improve health care access and population health. RHRC recipients will conduct policy-oriented health services research, update trend analyses and existing research, and conduct necessary literature reviews on rural issues and synthesize the issues into publically available policy briefs designed to be easily understood by a non-technical audience. In addition to primary and secondary research, the applicant must be willing and able to conduct literature syntheses and update existing research to produce timely and relevant information. The ratio of original research to other needed projects will be reviewed by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP) and the final ratio will be negotiated between the recipients and the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy. The four-year RHRC Program awards are designed to support research centers with specific rural health research areas of concentration. The topic(s) of concentration must be policy-relevant and of enduring interest and importance to rural providers, rural stakeholders, policy makers and/or rural communities. A goal of the RHRC Program is to produce new information, through the research activities supported by this cooperative agreement, which can be applied in ways that directly inform improvements in access to health care and population health for rural America. This cooperative agreement program will support health services research projects and will exclude clinical/biomedical research and the expenditure of funds for delivery of health care services. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) defines the term “health services research” as research that examines “how people get access to health care, how much care costs, and what happens to patients as a result of this care.” The main goals of health services research are to “identify the most effective ways to organize, manage, finance, and deliver high quality care; reduce medical errors, and improve patient safety.”1 More Information https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=315881 Submission Limits 1 NOTE: Multiple applications from an organization are not allowable Deadlines Internal Notice of Intent Dec 19, 2019 Notification of Internal Competition Dec 20, 2019 Internal Pre-proposal Jan 6, 2020 Results of Internal Competition Jan 20, 2020 Agency Notice of Intent/Pre-proposal N/A Agency Proposal Feb 21, 2020
	NIH Blueprint Program for Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences (R25)		RFA-NS-20-015
	National Institutes of Health (NIH)	All deadlines have passed	Show Details (+) Hide Details (-)
	Notice of Intent Deadline of Dec 19, 2019 Has Passed
Title NIH Blueprint Program for Enhancing Neuroscience Diversity through Undergraduate Research Education Experiences (R25) Agencies National Institutes of Health (NIH) Description The NIH Research Education Program (R25) supports research education activities in the mission areas of the NIH. The over-arching goal of this R25 program is to support educational activities that encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral sciences, to pursue further studies or careers in research To accomplish the stated over-arching goal, this FOA will support creative educational activities with a primary focus on: Research Experiences Mentoring Activities Courses for Skills Development The fully integrated educational activities should prepare undergraduate students from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral sciences to enter Ph.D. degree programs in the neurosciences. To accomplish this goal, this initiative will provide institutional awards to develop neuroscience research education programs comprised of collaborative partnerships integrated across different educational institution types. Each partnership must include: a) one or more institutions that either: 1) have a historical and current mission to educate students from any of the populations that have been identified as underrepresented in biomedical research as defined by the National Science Foundation NSF, see http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/wmpd/) (i.e., African Americans or Blacks, Hispanic or Latino Americans, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians, U.S. Pacific Islanders, and persons with disabilities) or 2) have a documented track record of recruiting, training and/or educating, and graduating underrepresented students as defined by NSF (see above), which has resulted in an historically documented contribution by the institution to the national pool of graduates from underrepresented backgrounds who pursue biomedical research careers; b) a research-intensive institution that has an established neuroscience or neuroscience-related program; c) integrated curriculum/academic enhancement and research experience activities designed to increase participants' preparation to enter doctoral programs in the neurosciences; and d) well-described plans to provide early communication and interaction between participating students and graduate neuroscience programs across the country. More Information https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-20-015.html Submission Limits Only one application per institution is allowed, as defined in Section III. 3. Additional Information on Eligibility Deadlines Internal Notice of Intent Dec 19, 2019 Notification of Internal Competition Dec 20, 2019 Internal Pre-proposal Jan 6, 2020 Results of Internal Competition Jan 13, 2020 Agency Notice of Intent/Pre-proposal Jan 19, 2020 Agency Proposal Feb 19, 2020

Submitting a notice of intent

Anyone wishing to submit a proposal for one of these programs should click on the appropriate link in the list above. To expedite the process of planning an internal competition, please submit your notice of intent as soon as you know you have an interest in the funding program. You are only required to include the name of the Principal Investigator, any co-PI's, and the subject or title of the proposed project. The deadline for the internal notice of intent is indicated above.

 

Upcoming Deadlines

• Dec 5, 2024 - Innovations in Graduate Education Program - 24-529
• Dec 13, 2024 - Medical and Science Program
• Dec 16, 2024 - LASSO Prize
• Dec 18, 2024 - Scholarships in STEM Network (S-STEM-Net) - NSF 23-536
• Feb 6, 2025 - Maximizing Access to Research Careers (MARC) (T34) - 24-586

 

 

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