Category Archives: Science and Engineering

Omnipreneurship Awards for a Better Sustainable Global Ecosystem

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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.

New FY22 Young Investigator Program: Grant for Tenure Faculty

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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.

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

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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.

Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers Program (IUCRC)

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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.

New Investigators to Promote Workforce Diversity in Genomics, Bioinformatics, or Bioengineering and Biomedical Imaging Research

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This funding opportunity is meant to support and encourage diverse Early Stage Investigators and New Investigators, especially those who are underrepresented in the health-related sciences.

MAXIMUM AWARD AMOUNT

$500,000 per year

OPEN TO

HEIs, Non-profits, For profit Organizations, Governments, and more.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

5 years

APPLICATION DUE

Letter of intent: 30 days prior to application due date
Application: February 22, 2022 at 5:00 PM local time; February 22, 2023 at 5:00 PM local time; February 22, 2024 at 5:00 PM local time.

EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

August or October

PROJECT START DATE

September to December

For more information, visit the grant page.