Office of Research Administration Newsletter

Limited Submission Opportunity – NSF Major Research Instrumentation (MRI)

emily — Mon, 08 Nov 2021 21:46:39 +0000

NSF Major Research Instrumentation Program (MRI): Limited Submission Opportunity

Internal Notification of Interest Deadline to the Office of Research Administration: Tuesday, November 30, 2021, 5:00 pm.

NSF Proposal Submission Window: January 1, 2022 – January 19, 2022

The Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program serves to increase access to multi-user scientific and engineering instrumentation for research and research training in our Nation’s institutions of higher education and not-for-profit scientific/engineering research organizations. An MRI award supports the acquisition or development of a multi-user research instrument that is, in general, too costly and/or not appropriate for support through other NSF programs.

MRI provides support to acquire critical research instrumentation without which advances in fundamental science and engineering research may not otherwise occur. MRI also provides support to develop next-generation research instruments that open new opportunities to advance the frontiers in science and engineering research. Additionally, an MRI award is expected to enhance research training of students who will become the next generation of instrument users, designers and builders.

An MRI proposal may request up to $4 million for either acquisition or development of a research instrument. Beginning with the FY 2018 competition, each performing organization may submit in revised “Tracks” as defined below, with no more than two submissions in Track 1 and no more than one submission in Track 2.

Track 1: Track 1 MRI proposals are those that request funds from NSF greater than or equal to $100,000 and less than $1,000,000.
Track 2: Track 2 MRI proposals are those that request funds from NSF greater than or equal to $1,000,000 up to and including $4,000,000.

Cost sharing is required for Ph.D.-granting institutions of higher education and for non-degree-granting organizations. Non-Ph.D.-granting institutions of higher education are exempt from cost-sharing and cannot provide it. National Science Board policy is that voluntary committed cost sharing is prohibited. When required, cost-sharing must be precisely 30%.

Limit on the Number of Proposals per Organization:

Each performing organization is now limited to a maximum of three (3) proposals in revised “Tracks” as defined below, with no more than two (2) submissions in Track 1 and no more than one (1) submission in Track 2.

Any MRI proposal may request support for either the acquisition or development of a research instrument.

For full details on this program, please visit the NSF MRI webpage and the NSF MRI Solicitation, 18-513.

For additional details regarding The University of Akron’s limited submission process, visit the ORA Limited Submission webpage.

If you are interested in submitting a NSF MRI proposal, please visit the ORA Limited Submission webpage and complete step 1: Notification of Interest, by the deadline above.

Individuals interested in applying to a limited submission program must submit a Notification of Interest no later than 5pm on the internal deadline. To submit this notification applicants must email limitedsubmissions@uakron.edu (cc’ing emily@uakron.edu) with the subject line of the email formatted as follows: “Last name, First name; Limited Submission Notification of Interest”. Notifications will be emailed, and applicants will either be approved to apply or will be prompted to provide a white paper.
If ORA receives internal notices of interest in excess of the NSF limit on the number of proposals per organization, an internal competition will be necessary and additional information will be sent to those who submitted a notice of interest.

Important Research on Biopsychosocial Factors of Social Connectedness on Wellbeing

hc97 — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 04:46:52 +0000

The Department of Health and Human Services is offering grants for three varying research projects involving social relationships and how they affect human wellness. They are accepting applications for mechanistic clinical studies, research not involving clinical studies, and basic experimental studies with human participants. It is well-established that social-ties, or lack thereof, impact overall health and wellbeing and the Department of Health and Human Services seeks to understand why more clearly. They hope that they can use this research to apply in the improvement of multiple domains of health research, which can then be implemented in the medical field.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

“Application budgets are not limited but need to reflect the actual needs of the proposed project”

OPEN TO

IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profit Organizations, Local Governments, State Governments, County Governments, City or Township Governments, Special District Governments, Indian/Native American Tribal Governments, Federal Governments, Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government, U.S. Territory or Possession, Other, Independent School Districts, Public Housing Authorities/Indian Housing Authorities, Native American Tribal Organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Faith-based or Community-based Organizations, Regional Organizations, Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions)

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Up to 5 years

APPLICATION DUE

Earliest Submission Date: May 21, 2022
View attachments at the bottom of this post for more information on deadlines.

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

TBD

PROJECT START DATE

TBD

For more information about how these grants differ and other questions you may have, visit the grant pages PAR-21-352, PAR-21-350, PAR-21-349.

PAR-21-352

PAR-21-350

PAR-21-349

Eradicating Racial and Ethnic Inequality in the Justice System

hc97 — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:28:26 +0000

The National Institute of Justice is launching the W.E.B. Du Bois Program, which is offering grants to eligible applicants and encouraging a diverse group of applicants, including women and people of color, to increase perspectives offered in research. The program’s goal is to help create a fair and effective judicial system in he United States and protect civil rights, support victims of crime, protect the citizens of America and create a better relationship between law enforcement and the public.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

TBD

OPEN TO

City or township governments, County governments, For profit organizations, Independent school districts, Native American tribal governments, Nonprofits (other than institutions of higher education), Private institutions of higher education, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Small businesses, Special district governments, State governments, and others

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

5 years

APPLICATION DUE

Grants.gov Deadline: December 30, 2021, 11:59 pm Eastern
Application JustGrants Deadline: January 13, 2022, 11:59 pm Eastern

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

On or before September 30th

PROJECT START DATE

July 1st, 2022 at 12:00 a.m. EST

For more information, visit the grant page or view the document attached to the bottom of this page.

O-NIJ-2021-171008 Download

Omnipreneurship Awards for a Better Sustainable Global Ecosystem

hc97 — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 04:07:50 +0000

Al-Dabbagh Group (ADG) and Petrolube Oil Company are working together to award grants for their solutions in minimizing overall resource use and the environmental impacts of company operations. The main goal of this challenge is to find a way to repurpose or biodegrade vegetable cooking oils to increase profits while simultaneously mitigating any negative environmental effects, creating a better global ecosystem.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

Phase I: Up to 5 Finalists to win $20,000 each
Phase II: One winner to win $1 Million.

OPEN TO

No restrictions

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

TBD

APPLICATION DUE

November 30th 2021, 11.59 pm CET

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

March 2022
June 2022

PROJECT START DATE

TBD

For more information, visit the grant page.

Bio-Manufacturing Omics Data Challenge For Promising Researchers

hc97 — Mon, 11 Oct 2021 03:57:52 +0000

GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK) is awarding grants to proposals who meet their needs within appropriate analysis of pharmaceutical bio-manufacturing and may fund future joint collaborations for the winners who show potential for GSK biomanufacturing or research. They are permitting third parties who are interested in this research to view these dataset to analyze. GSK’s goal with this project is to find promising researchers who will discover a fix to bio-manufacturing problems and come up with innovative solutions to analyzing large datasets, resulting in medical advances improving the lives of the general population.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

Three winners to win 7000 Euro each

OPEN TO

Academic researchers, companies, research institutes, start-ups and individuals

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

TBD

APPLICATION DUE

October 14, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. EST

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

December 2021

PROJECT START DATE

TBD

For more information, visit the grant page.

New FY22 Young Investigator Program: Grant for Tenure Faculty

hc97 — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:57:37 +0000

The Department of Defense is offering grants to applicants on a first or second full time tenure track, or tenure track equivalent, who received a Ph.D. in or after January 2014. The DOD’s Office of Naval Research is looking to attract faculty members of Higher Education in science or engineering to support research and education in the United States Navy.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

$510,000

OPEN TO

U.S. IHEs that offer degrees in sciences, engineering, and mathematics and Non-profits whose primary focus is scientific and educational services.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

3 years

APPLICATION DUE

October 29, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

January 7, 2022

PROJECT START DATE

April 1, 2022

For more information, visit the grant page.

Arcadia: Department of Defense Grant for Biofilm Research

hc97 — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:29:46 +0000

The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is awarding grants to all responsible sources capable of providing research on biofilm, bacteria control and microbial community manipulation that will satisfy the United States Government. Experiments related to biofilm manipulation must be conducted in the laboratory as well as in the field to ensure real-world results that will help us understand and render biofilm beneficial to our government and society through for real-world applications.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

$250,000

OPEN TO

No restrictions.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

4 years

APPLICATION DUE

Proposal Abstract: October 25, 2021, 4:00 PM ET
Full Proposal: December 15, 2021, 4:00 PM ET

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

TBD

PROJECT START DATE

TBD

For more information, visit the grant page.

Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers (MRSEC): Education Grant

hc97 — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 03:16:49 +0000

The National Science Foundation is providing a grant opportunity for Institutions of Higher Education to create a more comprehensive network of organizations focusing on research, education and facilities, specifically in science and engineering, across the U.S and internationally. MRSEC will also connect universities with other sectors, such as industry and international organizations, to promote a nationwide network of university-based centers.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

$4.5 million per year

OPEN TO

IHEs

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Up to 6 years. See website for more details.

APPLICATION DUE

5 p.m. submitter’s local time
Preliminary: June 20, 2022
Full: November 20, 2022 (By invitation only)

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

TBD

PROJECT START DATE

TBD

For more information, visit the grant page.

Limited Competition: NCATS Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA)

hc97 — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 02:04:01 +0000

The National Institutes of Health Research Education Program is awarding grants to researchers who share the goal of advancing U.S. biochemical, behavioral and clinical science careers by supporting the training of a diverse workforce. This program is interested in supporting researchers who have relevant experience with non-specific disease research or proposed full-time research projects. These grants will strengthen the workforce in biochemical, behavioral and clinical science, in hopes of creating a healthier nation.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

$100,000 in direct costs per year.

OPEN TO

IHEs, Non-profits, and Native American Tribal Governments

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Up to 5 years

APPLICATION DUE

Letter of Intent: 30 days BEFORE application deadline
View chart at the bottom of this post.

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

View chart at the bottom of this post.

PROJECT START DATE

View chart at the bottom of this post.

For more information, visit the grant page.

Application Due dates and Review/Award Cycles

Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program (IUCRC)

hc97 — Mon, 27 Sep 2021 01:51:53 +0000

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering grants to science, engineering and education research projects that look to help advance the leadership rank of the U.S. in innovation and developing workforces within highly-skilled science and engineering careers. This opportunity will connect government agencies and industry innovators with academic research teams to achieve the shared goals of this project.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

Planning Grants: $20,000
Phase I: $150,000 per year
Phase II: $100,000 per year
Phase II+: $150,000 per year
Phase III: $50,000 per year

OPEN TO

IHEs

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Planning Grant: 12 months.
Phases I, II, II+, and III: 60 months.
Site addition: Center’s remaining grant duration in its current Phase.

APPLICATION DUE

5 p.m. submitter’s local time
Preliminary:
- Second Wednesday in March, Annually
- September 08, 2021
- Second Wednesday in September, Annually Thereafter
- Preliminary proposals are required prior to submission of planning grants. Submitters seeking a waiver of the planning grant stage must submit the waiver request as a preliminary proposal.
Full Proposal:
- Second Wednesday in June, Annually
- December 08, 2021
- Second Wednesday in December, Annually Thereafter

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

TBD

PROJECT START DATE

TBD

For more information, visit the grant page.