ANNOUNCEMENTS
For those submitting NSF proposals on or after February 24, 2014……….New NSF Grant Proposal Guide
Information on federal agencies’ budget plans can be found on MSU’s Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies Federal Budget Updates webpage.
NIH Operates Under a Continuing Resolution (NOT-OD-14-043)
NOT-OD-14-012
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), including NIH, operates under the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2014 (H.J.Res. 106) signed by President Obama on January 15, 2014. This Act (CR) continues government operations through January 18, 2014 at the FY 2013 post-sequestration level.
Continuing the procedures identified under NOT-OD-14-012 and consistent with NIH practices during the CRs of FY 2006 – 2013, the NIH will issue non-competing research grant awards at a level below that indicated on the most recent Notice of Award (generally up to 90% of the previously committed level). Upward adjustments to awarded levels will be considered after FY 2014 appropriations are enacted, but NIH expects institutions to monitor their expenditures carefully during this period. All legislative mandates that were in effect in FY 2013 (see NOT-OD-12-034 and NOT-OD-13-064 ) remain in effect under this CR including the salary limitation set at Executive Level II of the Federal Pay Scale. It should be noted, that the Executive Level II was increased by 1 percent from $179,700 to $181,500 by Executive Order 13655 that became effective January 12, 2014.
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
TheNIH Big Data to Knowledge(BD2K)initiative aims to enable biomedical scientists to extract full value from biomedical big data. BD2K is developing programs to facilitate the use of big data, develop new software tools, enhance training, and discover and disseminate advances in data science. We are pleased to announce the release of three FOAs focused on training.
RFA-HG-14-007Mentored Career Development Award in Biomedical Big Data Science for Clinicians and Doctorally Prepared Scientists (K01)
RFA-HG-14-008Courses for Skills Development in Biomedical Big Data Science (R25)
RFA-HG-14-009Open Educational Resources for Biomedical Big Data (R25)
Due Date: April 1, 2014
Space Technology Research, Development, Demonstration, and Infusion 2014 (SpaceTech-REDDI-2014) (NNH14ZOA001N)
The STMD portfolio supports a combination of early-stage studies, for assessing the feasibility of entirely new technologies (which corresponds to a Technology Readiness Level (TRL) range from 1 to 3); maturing feasible technologies through rapid competitive development and ground-based testing (TRL 3-5); and flight demonstrations in relevant environments to complete the final steps prior to mission infusion (TRL 5-7). This technological diversity results in a sustainable pipeline of revolutionary concepts. STMD seeks aggressive technology development efforts that may require undertaking significant technical challenges and risk to achieve a higher potential payoff.
The following STMD programs will be included in the SpaceTech-REDDI-2014 umbrella NRA: NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Program focuses on visionary aeronautics and space system concepts. TRL Range: 1-3 Appendix A1: NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase I Appendix A2: NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) Phase II
Space Technology Research Grants (STRG) Program engages academia in innovative research in advanced space technology. TRL Range: 1-3 Appendix B1: Space Technology Research Grants (STRG) Early Career Faculty (ECF) Appendix B2: Space Technology Research Grants (STRG) Early Stage Innovations (ESI)
Game Changing Development (GCD) Program focuses on maturing advanced space technologies that may lead to entirely new approaches for the Agency's future space missions. TRL Range: 3-5 Appendix C1: Game Changing Development (GCD) Technology Topic TBD Appendix C2: Game Changing Development (GCD) Technology Topic TBD Appendix C3: Game Changing Development (GCD) Technology Topic TBD
Technology Demonstration Missions (TDM) Program seeks to mature laboratory-proven technologies to flight-ready status. TRL Range: 5-7 Appendix D1: Technology Demonstration Missions (TDM) Topics TBD
Small Spacecraft Technology (SST) Program develops and demonstrates subsystem technologies and new mission capabilities for small spacecraft. TRL Range: 3-7 Appendix E1: Small Spacecraft Technology (SST) Development and Demonstration Appendix E2: Small Spacecraft Technology (SST) Partnerships
Petascale Computing Resource Allocations (PRAC) NSF 14-518
The goal of this project and system is to open up new possibilities in science and engineering by providingcomputational capability that makes it possible for investigators to tackle much larger and more complex researchchallenges across a wide spectrum of domains. The purpose of this solicitation is to invite research groups tosubmit requests for allocations of resources on the Blue Waters system. Proposers must show a compellingscience or engineering challenge that will require petascale computing resources. Proposers must also beprepared to demonstrate that they have a science or engineering research problem that requires and caneffectively exploit the petascale computing capabilities offered by Blue Waters. Proposals from or including juniorresearchers are encouraged, as one of the goals of this solicitation is to build a community capable of usingpetascale computing.
Deadline Date: March 10, 2014
Expeditions in Computing NSF 14-519
The far-reaching impact and rate of innovation in the computing and information disciplines has been remarkable,generating economic prosperity and enhancing the quality of life for people throughout the world.
The Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) has created the Expeditions inComputing (Expeditions) program to provide the CISE research and education community with the opportunity topursue ambitious, fundamental research agendas that promise to define the future of computing and information.
In planning Expeditions projects, investigators are encouraged to come together within or across departments orinstitutions to combine their creative talents in the identification of compelling, transformative research agendas thatpromise disruptive innovations in computing and information for many years to come.
Funded at levels up to $2,000,000 per year for five years, Expeditions represent some of the largest singleinvestments currently made by the directorate. Together with the Science and Technology Centers CISE supports,Expeditions form the centerpiece of the directorate's center-scale award portfolio. With awards funded at levels that
promote the formation of research teams, CISE recognizes that concurrent research advances in multiple fields orsub-fields are often necessary to stimulate deep and enduring outcomes.The awards made in this program willcomplement research areas supported by other CISE programs, which target particular computing or information
disciplines or fields.
Preliminary Proposals Due: March 12, 2014, Full due December 10, 2014
Partnerships for Innovation: AcceleratingInnovation Research- Technology Translation (PFI: AIR-TT) NSF 13-575
The NSF Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) program within the Division of Industrial Innovation and Partnerships(IIP) is an umbrella for two complementary subprograms, Accelerating Innovation Research (AIR) and BuildingInnovation Capacity (BIC). In the final analysis, both programs are concerned with the movement of academicresearch discoveries into the marketplace although each focuses on different stages along the innovationspectrum. The subject of this solicitation is PFI: AIR Technology Translation (TT) only. The PFI: AIR-TT solicitationis intended to help bridge the funding gap between existing research discoveries that validate relevant science andengineering fundamentals and their translation through proof-of-concept, prototype, or scale-up along a pathtoward commercialization and engage faculty and students in entrepreneurial/innovative thinking.
Letter of Intent Due:March 13, 2014; Full due May 1, 2014