RESEARCH

The FY2009 Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) is offering a new award mechanism, the Ovarian Cancer Academy. The Ovarian Cancer Academy is intended to provide intensive mentoring, national networking, and a peer group for early-career investigators. The Ovarian Cancer Academy will be a virtual career development and collaborative and interactive research training environment consisting of up to five (5) Early-Career Investigator/Designated Mentor pairs from different institutions and will be led by an Academy Dean. Complete details for the FY2009 Ovarian Cancer may be found on the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP) website at http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/ocrp.htm and http://www.Grants.gov (CFDA# 12.420).

The Urban Long-Term Research Areas: Exploratory Research Projects (ULTRA-Ex) competition will provide support to enable teams of scientists and practitioners to conduct interdisciplinary research on the dynamic interactions between people and natural ecosystems in urban settings in ways that will advance both fundamental and applied knowledge. Estimated Number of Awards: A total of 16 awards, with each receiving $150,000 per year for two years, are expected. Additional information at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09551/nsf09551.htm?govDel=USNSF_25#elig

The National Science Foundation provides an opportunity to broaden participation particularly of underrepresented students in Ph.D. programs in engineering through supplements to current research grants funded by the divisions in the Directorate for Engineering (ENG). A request for funding of a GRS should be made by the Principal Investigator of an existing ENG award. Only one new Ph.D. student for GRS may be supported under each research grant. Additional information found at http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09045/nsf09045.jsp?govDel=USNSF_25

The focus of this program will be on engaging field scientists (supported by the NASA Science Mission Directorate) within NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) field campaigns to provide high fidelity field testing of hardware and operations to optimize future human scientific exploration of the Moon and Mars. The due date for these 5 page proposals is May 11, 2009. For more information regarding this call for proposals go to http://nasascience.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/grant-solicitations/fsat

The Division of Infectious Diseases & HIV Medicine at Case Western Reserve University and University Hospitals Case Medical Center, with funds from STERIS Corporation, will provide seed money to faculty to foster research in emerging and healthcare-associated infections. Investigators in the basic science and clinical departments in the School of Medicine and Hospital System as well as in other departments throughout the University are eligible. Grants, not to exceed $37,500 direct costs each, will be awarded to investigators who intend to gather preliminary data to be used in seeking future independently funded awards. Basic science applications are encouraged but should have a clear translational component related to the themes of this request for application. Up to four grants annually will be awarded. At least one of these awards will be targeted directly to STERIS' interests. The University Hospitals Research Institute will serve as the fiscal entity through which the monies will be distributed and awards administered.

Read the full RFA at: http://ora.ra.cwru.edu/research/orc/Attachments/SterisRFA2009.doc.

Effective July 1, 2009 - a new University-wide policy addressing the subject of Graduate Tuition Remission has been issued. For policy details and procedures, go to the following link on the Sponsored Projects website http://ora.ra.cwru.edu/ospa/policies/Graduate-Tuition-Remission-Policy.pdf

Synopsis of Program: The ISE program invests in projects that promote lifelong learning of STEM in a wide variety of informal settings. Funding is provided for projects that advance understanding of informal STEM learning, that develop and implement innovative strategies and resources for informal STEM education, and that build the national professional capacity for research, development, and practice in the field.
There are five categories of ISE program grants: Research; Pathways; Full-Scale Development; Broad Implementation; and Communicating Research to Public Audiences.
Preliminary Proposal Due Date(s)(required) June 25, 2009 except CRPA proposals. June 24, 2010 except CRPA proposals. Full Proposal Deadline(s) November 19, 2009 except CRPA proposals November 18, 2010 except CRPA proposals. For details go to http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09553/nsf09553.htm?govDel=USNSF_25

NNH09ZDA007O Release Date: April 20, 2009
Notice of Intent to propose Due: June 12, 2009
Proposals Due: July 31, 2009

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) is releasing a NASA Announcement of Opportunity (NNH09ZDA007O), New Frontiers 2009. This solicitation will be open from April 20, 2009, through July 31, 2009. Upon the release date, the full text of the AO and all appendices will be available electronically at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/.

A preproposal conference will be held June 3, 2009, in the Washington, DC, area; see http://newfrontiers.larc.nasa.gov/ for details. Direct questions specifically regarding this solicitation to: Dr. Thomas H. Morgan, New Frontiers Program Scientist, Planetary Science Division, Science Mission Directorate, NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC 20546; Tel.: (202) 358-0828; E-mail: Thoma.H.Morgan@nasa.gov/ (subject line to read "NEW FRONTIERS AO").

Summary: With this amendment to ROSES-2009, NASA expands the proposal opportunity in Appendix A.3 entitled “Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry.” Questions may be addressed to: Dr. Paula Bontempi, Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry Program, Earth Science Division, Science Mission Directorate, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC 20546-0001; Telephone: (202) 358-1508; Email: paula.bontempi@nasa.gov.

The focus of this program will be on engaging field scientists (supported by the NASA Science Mission Directorate) within NASA Exploration Systems Mission Directorate (ESMD) field campaigns to provide high fidelity field testing of hardware and operations to optimize future human scientific exploration of the Moon and Mars. The due date for these 5 page proposals is May 11, 2009.

For more information regarding this call for proposals go to http://SARA.nasa.gov, click on "Grant Solicitations" on the left menu bar, followed by "Field Science Analog Testing" on the center of the page, or by just going straight to: http://nasascience.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/grant-solicitations/fsat. General questions about this call should be directed to Dr. Jennifer Heldmann (NASA Headquarters), Jennifer.Heldmann@nasa.gov, (202) 358-2302.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is excited to announce the upcoming release of the Investigator Initiated and Career Catalyst Research grants for the 2009-2010 Research Program. Requests for Applications (RFA) will be available at http://www.komen.org/grants or http://www.komengrantsaccess.org on April 30, 2009. Deadlines at a Glance! Investigator-Initiated Research Grants Career Catalyst Research Grants Career Catalyst in Disparities Research Grants Pre-Application Due – June 1, 2009, 8 pm, est. Full Application Due – July 31, 2009, 8 pm, est.Training Awards (Postdoctoral Fellowships and Post Baccalaureate Training Awards) will be released in the fall. Komen’s Research Program and details about funding opportunities are available from Susan G. Komen for the Cure at: http://www.komen.org.

LOI Deadline: May 20, 2009
Application Deadline: July 20, 2009
Decision Date: August 20, 2009
Grant Term Begins: On or Around September 1, 2009
Application submission: Online via proposalCENTRAL

The Breast Cancer Research Foundation-AACR Grants for Translational Breast Cancer Research will be awarded to support innovative cancer research projects designed to accelerate the discovery, development, and application of new agents to treat breast cancer and/or for pre-clinical research with direct therapeutic intent. Open to independent investigators only. These are two-year grants of up to $200,000. Up to two grants will be presented. Inquiries may be directed to Hanna Hopfinger at grants@aacr.org.