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.

Arcadia: Department of Defense Grant for Biofilm Research

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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

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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.

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

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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
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EXPECTED NOTIFICATION DATE

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PROJECT START DATE

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For more information, visit the grant page.

Application Due dates and Review/Award Cycles

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.