Important Research on Biopsychosocial Factors of Social Connectedness on Wellbeing

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

Arcadia: Department of Defense Grant for Biofilm Research

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.

Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program (IUCRC)

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.

Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases Program Funding New Projects

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is funding this program in hopes to better understand how changes within our ecological, behavioral, physiological, and other systems have impacted transmission of infectious diseases.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

 $3,000,000

OPEN TO

“The categories of proposers eligible to submit proposals to the National Science Foundation are identified in the NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG), Chapter I.E. Unaffiliated individuals are not eligible to submit proposals in response to this solicitation”

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Maximum of 5 years

APPLICATION DUE

November 24, 2021;
November 16, 2022;
Third Wednesday in November, Annually Thereafter.
5 p.m. submitter’s local time

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

TBD

PROJECT START DATE

TBD

For more information regarding this grant, visit the NSF website.

ADVANCE: Organizational Change for Gender Equity in STEM Academic Professions (ADVANCE)

This opportunity is designed to expand on prior ADVANCE work and to diversify the STEM workforce. The NSF wants to provide grants to professionals that can provide solutions to systemic injustice and create a better and more equitable world.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

TBD

OPEN TO

IHE’s, and for more information, visit the FAQ.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

TBD

APPLICATION DUE

Letter of Intent: August 1st, 2022, First Monday in August Annually Thereafter
Preliminary Proposal: April 28th, 2022, Fourth Thursday in April Annually Thereafter
Full Proposal: Specific to proposal type, view website for more details.

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

TBD

PROJECT START DATE

TBD

For more information, visit the grant page.