For More Information, Contact Mary Anne Walker

ANNOUNCEMENTS Academy for Global Engagement Fellowship Program Wed., May 28, 2014 Henry Center for Executive Development, Rm. A-169 For more information, contact Mary Anne Walker. 8:30-9:45am: Understanding Federal Funding, Congressional Appropriations, and Agency Priorities (PDF) 10:00-11:30am: Establishing Relationships with Funders: How Do You Talk about Your Work in a Compelling and Intriguing Way so that Funders Listen and Remember? (PDF) **************************************************************************************************** *** Anne Plovanich-Jones has recently joined the Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, (OVPRGS) in their team to assist faculty in putting forth successful grant applications. Here is an introduction: Anne's science PhD was granted at MSU in 2001 with a degree from Plant Biology. Her publications are primarily in microbiology and secondly in plant science. In addition to the science background Anne has an extensive writing experience. Her first PhD is in Spanish literature, with its requisite volumes of required writing. Since leaving her studies in the plant sciences, Anne worked for approximately nine years with the late Tom Whittam, a Hannah Chair in microbiology (specifically pathogenic eColi). They successfully developed and were awarded the first MSU_NIH contract, a 7 year multi-million, multi-investigator, multi-institution proposal. However although she has expertise in these “multi-dimensional” proposals, the mentoring and assisting other faculty in the developing and honing of grant writing is a priority. Both of these are goals in keeping with the assistance offered by the OVPRGS. Her assistance is available to our faculty and their grant writing proposals. Writing/editing would be the primary areas of focus. You may contact her directly ([email protected]) or through myself Karim Chatti) or Lori Hudson who coordinates the OVPRGS team. ([email protected]).

**************************************************************************************************** *** Thank you for the continuing feedback on the E-funding news. Please continue to send suggestions of what you like/dislike regarding the E-funding to [email protected] FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 1. NSF - Cyber- Physical Systems (CPS) 2. NSF - Hydrologic Sciences 3. NSF - Critical Techniques and Technologies for Advancing Big Data Science & Engineering (BIGDATA) 4. NSF - Innovation Corps Teams Program (I-Corps Teams) 5. NSF - Scalable Nanomanufacturing (SNM) 6. NSF - Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program (I/UCRC) 7. International Research Network Connections (IRNC) 8. USDA – AgrAbility – Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities

Previously announced and due date still active items are listed at the bottom of this announcement. ************************************************************************************************************* 1) Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) (NSF 14-542) http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14542/nsf14542.htm The goal of the CPS program is to develop the core system science needed to engineer complex cyber-physical systems upon which people can depend with high confidence. The program aims to foster a research community committed to advancing research and education in CPS and to transitioning CPS science and technology into engineering practice. By abstracting from the particulars of specific systems and application domains, the CPS program seeks to reveal cross-cutting fundamental scientific and engineering principles that underpin the integration of cyber and physical elements across all application sectors. To expedite and accelerate the realization of cyber- physical systems in a wide range of applications, the CPS program also supports the development of methods, tools, and hardware and software components based upon these cross-cutting principles, along with validation of the principles via prototypes and testbeds.

In 2014, NSF is working closely with multiple agencies of the federal government, including the U.S. Department of Homeland (DHS) Security Science and Technology Directorate (S&T), U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) and, through FHWA, U.S. DOT Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Joint Program Office (JPO), to identify basic research needs in CPS common across multiple application domains, along with opportunities for accelerated transition to practice.

Three types of research and education projects -- differing in scope and goals -- will be considered through this solicitation:  Breakthrough projects must offer a significant advance in fundamental CPS science, engineering and/or technology that has the potential to change the field. This category focuses on new approaches to bridge computing, communication, and control. Funding for Breakthrough projects may be requested for a total of up to $500,000 for a period of up to 3 years.  Synergy projects must demonstrate innovation at the intersection of multiple disciplines, to accomplish a clear goal that requires an integrated perspective spanning the disciplines. Funding for Synergy projects may be requested for a total of $500,001 to $1,000,000 for a period of 3 to 4 years.  Frontier projects must address clearly identified critical CPS challenges that cannot be achieved by a set of smaller projects. Funding may be requested for a total of $1,000,001 to $7,000,000 for a period of 4 to 5 years. Due Date: June 2, 2014

2) Hydrologic Sciences (NSF 13-531) http://nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13531/nsf13531.pdf The Hydrologic Sciences Program focuses on the fluxes of water in the environment that constitute the water cycle as well as the mass and energy transport function of the water cycle in the environment. The Program supports studying processes from rainfall to runoff to infiltration and streamflow; evaporation and transpiration; as well as the flow of water in soils and aquifers and the transport of suspended, dissolved and colloidal components. Water is seen as the mode of coupling among various components of the environment and emphasis is placed on how the coupling is enabled by the water cycle and how it functions as a process. The Hydrologic Sciences Program retains a strong focus on linking the fluxes of water and the components carried by water across the boundaries between various interacting components of the terrestrial system and the mechanisms by which these fluxes co-organize over a variety of timescales and/or alter the fundamentals of the interacting components. The Program is also interested in how water interacts with the solid phase, the landscape and the ecosystem as well as how such interactions and couplings are altered by land use and climate change. Studies may address aqueous geochemistry and solid phase interactions as well as physical, chemical, and biological processes as coupled to water transport. These studies commonly involve expertise from basic sciences and mathematics, and proposals may require joint review with related programs. The Hydrologic Sciences Program will also consider some synthesis activities. Due Date: June 2, 2014

3) Critical Techniques and Technologies for Advancing Big Data Science & Engineering (BIGDATA) (NSF 14-543) This year, the solicitation invites two types of proposals: "Foundations" (F): those developing or studying fundamental techniques, theories, methodologies, and technologies of broad applicability to Big Data problems; and "Innovative Applications" (IA): those developing techniques, methodologies and technologies of key importance to a Big Data problem directly impacting at least one specific application. All proposals must address critical challenges for big data management, big data analytics, or scientific discovery processes impacted by big data. These techniques, methodologies and technologies can be computational, statistical, or mathematical in nature, and proposals may focus on novel theoretical analysis or experimental evaluation of these techniques and methodologies. A high level of innovation is expected in all proposals. Proposals in all areas of science and engineering covered by participating directorates at NSF are welcome. This solicitation is a part of a larger national "Big Data Initiative", which covers a wide range of topics: big data infrastructure; education and workforce development; and multi-disciplinary collaborative teams and communities that address complex scientific, biomedical and engineering grand challenges. Before preparing a proposal in response to this BIGDATA solicitation, applicants are strongly urged to consult the list of related solicitations available at: http://www.nsf.gov/cise/news/bigdata.jsp and consult the respective NSF program officers listed in them should those solicitations be more appropriate. In particular, applicants interested in deployable cyberinfrastructure pilots that would support a broader research community should see the Data Infrastructure Building Blocks (DIBBS) solicitation (http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504776 ). Applicants should also consider the Computational and Data Enabled Science and Engineering (CDS&E, PD 12-8084) solicitations for potential fit (http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp? pims_id=504813&org=ENG&sel_org=ENG&from=fund ). Due Date:June 9, 2014

4) Innovation Corps Teams Program (I-Corps Teams) (NSF 12-602) http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2012/nsf12602/nsf12602.htm The National Science Foundation (NSF) seeks to develop and nurture a national innovation ecosystem that builds upon fundamental research to guide the output of scientific discoveries closer to the development of technologies, products and processes that benefit society. In order to jumpstart a national innovation ecosystem, NSF has established the NSF Innovation Corps Teams Program (NSF I-Corps Teams). The NSF I-Corps Teams purpose is to identify NSF-funded researchers who will receive additional support - in the form of mentoring and funding - to accelerate innovation that can attract subsequent third-party funding. The purpose of the NSF I-Corps Teams grant is to give the project team access to resources to help determine the readiness to transition technology developed by previously-funded or currently-funded NSF projects. The outcomes of I-Corps Teams projects will be threefold: 1) a clear go or no go decision regarding viability of products and services, 2) should the decision be to move the effort forward, a transition plan for those projects to move forward, and 3) a technology demonstration for potential partners. Due Date: June 16, 2014

5) Scalable Nanomanufacturing (SNM) (NSF14-544) http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14544/nsf14544.pdf The National Science Foundation (NSF) announces a fourth year of a program on collaborative research and education in the area of scalable nanomanufacturing, including the long-term societal implications of the large-scale implementation of nanomanufacturing innovations. This program is in response to and is a component of the National Nanotechnology Initiative Signature Initiative: Sustainable Nanomanufacturing - Creating the Industries of the Future (http://www.nano.gov/node/611). Competitive proposals will incorporate three elements in their research plans:  A persuasive case that the nanomaterials, nanostructures, devices or systems to be produced have or are likely to have sufficient demand to justify eventual scale-up;  A clearly identified set of research issues for science and engineering solutions that must be addressed to enable the production of high quality nano-enabled products at low cost; and  A compelling research plan with clear research objectives and approaches to overcome the identified research issues. Due Date: June 16, 2014

6) Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program (I/UCRC) (NSF 13-594) http://nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13594/nsf13594.pdf The Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers (I/UCRC) program develops long-term partnerships among industry, academe, and government. The centers are catalyzed by a small investment from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and are primarily supported by industry center members, with NSF taking a supporting role in the development and evolution of the center. Each center is established to conduct research that is of interest to both the industry members and the center faculty. An I/UCRC contributes to the nation's research infrastructure base and enhances the intellectual capacity of the engineering and science workforce through the integration of research and education. As appropriate, an I/UCRC uses international collaborations to advance these goals within the global context. Letter of Intent: June 27, 2014 Full Proposal: September 26, 2014

7) International Research Network Connections (IRNC) (NSF14-554) The International Research Network Connections (IRNC) program supports high performance network connectivity required by international science and engineering research and education collaborations involving the NSF research community. NSF expects to make a set of awards to: (1) link U.S. research networks with peer networks in other parts of the world and leverage existing international network connectivity; (2) support U.S. infrastructure and innovation of open network exchange points; (3) drive innovation and state-of-the-art capabilities for Research and Education (R&E) Network Operation Centers (NOC); (4) stimulate the development, application and use of advanced network measurement capabilities and services across international network paths; and (5) support community engagement in training and human and network capacity building, and coordination in advanced network engineering. High performance network connections funded by this program are intended to support science and engineering research and education applications, and preference will be given to solutions which provide the best economy of scale and demonstrate the ability to support the largest communities of interest with the broadest services. Funded projects will assist the U.S. research and education community by enabling state-of-the-art international network services and access to increased collaboration and data services. Through extended international network connections, additional research and production network services will be enabled, complementing those currently offered or planned by domestic research networks. Due Date: July 7, 2014

8. AgrAbility – Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/pdfs/14_AgrAbility.pdf NIFA requests applications for the Assistive Technology Program for Farmers with Disabilities (from here on AgrAbility) for fiscal year (FY) 2014 to increase the likelihood that farmers, ranchers, farm workers and farm family members with disabilities experience success in agricultural production. Due Date: June 4, 2014 PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES 1. NIH - NIAID Division of Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation: Statistical and Clinical Coordinating Center (UM2) 2. NIH - High Impact Neuroscience Research Resource Grants (R24) 3. NIH - Biology of Manual Therapies (R01) 4. MSU - Creating Inclusive Excellence at Michigan State University 5. DOE-EERE-Marine and Hydrokinetic R&D 6. DOE-Technology Incubator for Wind Energy Innovations 7. DOE-Wind Forecasting Improvement Project in Complex Terrain 8. DOE - Water Power Manufacturing 9. DOE - Biological and Chemical Upgrading for Advanced Biofuels and Products 10. NSF – Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program 11. NSF – EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program 12. NIH - Predoctoral Training in Biomedical Big Data Science (T32) 13. NIH Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub (REACH) Awards (U01) 14. Google Student Ambassador Program for Sub-Saharan Africa 15. Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education (NUE) in Engineering

1) NIAID Division of Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation: Statistical and Clinical Coordinating Center (UM2) (RFA-AI-14-016) National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases The purpose of this FOA is to solicit applications for the Statistical and Clinical Coordinating Center, NIAID Division of Allergy, Immunology and Transplantation. The awardee will provide a broad range of support critical for the design, development, implementation, monitoring and analysis of clinical research carried out by multiple Division-supported programs in three disease areas: asthma and allergic diseases, autoimmune diseases, and transplantation. The scope of support to be provided includes statistical design and analysis, protocol development, study initiation and management, data management, clinical site monitoring, safety monitoring, and final analysis of study findings. The types of research for which support will be provided include clinical trials, integrated studies of underlying mechanisms, clinical studies (e.g., longitudinal studies, genetic studies, etc.), and studies to identify and validate surrogates/biomarkers. Due Date: July 18, 2014

2) High Impact Neuroscience Research Resource Grants (R24) (RFA-NS-14- 006) National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) supports high impact efforts to make resources available to neuroscience researchers. Projects should engage in one or more of the following activities: propagation of cutting edge reagents or techniques, dissemination of resources to new user groups, or innovative approaches to increase the scale/efficiency of resource production and delivery. Applications focused on technology or software development are not responsive to this FOA, as the focus is on dissemination or provision of resources. Use of existing technologies to develop new reagents or genetic lines of clear value may be appropriate. Projects should address compelling needs of broad communities of neuroscience researchers or should offer unique services that otherwise would be unavailable. Projects must support the NINDS mission. Due Date: June 23, 2014

3) Biology of Manual Therapies (R01) (PA-14-168) National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine This FOA encourages research grant applications (R01) from institutions/organizations that propose to investigate the basic science and mechanisms of action underlying the neurophysiological (especially the central nervous system responses), immunological, endocrinological and/or biomechanical consequences of manual therapies, such as spinal manipulation, mobilization and massage therapy. Due Date: Standard NIH due dates apply – June 5, 2014

4) Call for Proposals – Creating Inclusive Excellence at Michigan State University http://www.inclusion.msu.edu/FundingOpportunities/CIEG.html The request for proposals includes opportunities for nonrecurring funding of college and academic unit projects or programs and nonrecurring funding for proposals from other academic and administrative units, individuals or groups (faculty and staff) that are intended to create and support an inclusive university. Due Date: May 30, 2014

5) Marine and Kydrokinetic (MHK) Research and Development (R&D) University Consortium - DE-FOA-0001098 https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId895c2ff3-fda0-4b7a-9083- c2c693d68ab7 The objective of the Marine and Hydrokinetic (MHK) Research and Development (R&D) University Consortium FOA is to leverage the field R&D expertise and intellectual capital of domestic universities to advance MHK technology in the U.S. in the following strategic opportunity areas:  Device and/or array operation and maintenance (O&M) logistics development  High-fidelity resource characterization and/or modeling technique development and validation  Distributed application device development and techno-economic studies  Array-specific component technology development (e.g. moorings and foundations, transmission, and other offshore grid components)  Array performance testing and evaluation  Novel cost-effective environmental monitoring techniques and instrumentation testing and evaluation Due Date: May 30, 2014

6) DE-FOA-0000978: Technology Incubator for Wind Energy Innovations https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/FileContent.aspx?FileID=29f97078-41c1-4076- 96cd-63f02bce6710 The Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE)’s Wind & Water Power Technologies Office (WWPTO) seeks to fund R&D in technology approaches and solutions that are not currently represented in the Office’s Multi-Year Program Plan and/or existing project portfolio in a meaningful or significant way. This Incubator Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) represents an opportunity to support novel and non-incremental technology approaches and to ultimately facilitate identification and future inclusion of highly promising, emerging technology approaches into the Office’s Multi-Year Program Plans and future program portfolios. The FOA will accept applications for any and all ideas that have a significant potential to advance the mission of the Wind Program. Due Date: 5/30/2014

7) DE-FOA-0000984: Wind Forecasting Improvement Project in Complex Terrain This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is aimed at improving the physical understanding of atmospheric processes which directly impact the wind industry forecasts and incorporate the new understanding into the foundational weather forecasting models. The awardee, in partnership with Department of Energy (DOE), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), and a Balancing Authority (BA), will conduct a field campaign in an area of complex terrain to assess how physical processes alter wind speeds at hub heights. From this research, the team will work to develop physical modeling schemes or atmospheric theories that can be incorporated in foundational weather models to improve wind forecasting. Due Date: June 5, 2014

8) DE-FOA-0001006: Water Power Manufacturing https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/FileContent.aspx?FileID=ce038a2a-4e8c-4539-9c9f- 633aaa29764a This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) addresses the application of advanced materials and advanced manufacturing techniques to the development of new hydropower technologies. With the significant advancements realized over the last decade, Computer Aided Design (CAD) driven, additive manufacturing technologies can effectively push the performance and speed the adoption of new hydropower technologies. Applicants should propose to design an integrated hydropower turbine generator system that applies advanced materials and/or additive manufacturing techniques and produce a prototype unit at an appropriate scale to enable in-water performance testing in a laboratory environment. The project should include design, in-water performance testing, Levelized Cost of Energy (LCOE) analysis that takes into account production scale manufacturing costs, as well as development of a manufacturing plan that estimates the material and process requirements for full-scale production of the design. Due Date: June 24, 2014

9) DE-FOA-0001085: Biological and Chemical Upgrading for Advanced Biofuels and Products https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/#FoaId3459fab1-afc6-42cc-b7a4-a35839601e15 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) announces a notice of availability of funds for financial assistance addressing the development, improvement and demonstration of integrated biological or chemical upgrading technology for the production of substitutes for petroleum‐based feedstocks, products and fuels. EERE seeks diversification of the Bioenergy Technologies Office (BETO) portfolio to include a variety of chemical and biological upgrading technologies for the production of a suite of hydrocarbon fuels, fuel intermediates and chemicals (beyond ethanol) to be produced in an integrated fashion from biologically or chemically derived intermediate feed streams, such as but not limited to cellulosic sugars, lignocellulose derivatives, lignin, cellulosic alcohols, bio-solids and biogases. For the purposes of this FOA lignocellulosic sugars will not be allowable fuel intermediates. Due Date: June 13, 2014

10) NSF – Faculty Early Development (CAREER) Program for Engineering http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14532/nsf14532.htm CAREER: The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation- wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations. Such activities should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. NSF encourages submission of CAREER proposals from junior faculty members at all CAREER-eligible organizations and especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities to apply. Due Date: July 22, 2014

11) NSF – EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program (NSF 14- 558) http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14558/nsf14558.htm The Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide. Through this program, NSF establishes partnerships with government, higher education, and industry that are designed to effect sustainable improvements in a jurisdiction's research infrastructure, Research and Development (R&D) capacity, and hence, its R&D competitiveness. Research Infrastructure Improvement Track-1: (RII Track-1) awards provide up to $4 million per year for up to 5 years to support physical, human, and cyber infrastructure improvements in research areas selected by the jurisdiction's EPSCoR steering committee as having the best potential to improve future R&D competitiveness of the jurisdiction. Required LOI Due Date: July 8, 2014 Due Date: August 5, 2014

12) Predoctoral Training in Biomedical Big Data Science (T32) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HG-14-004.html The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to solicit applications for graduate training programs in Big Data Science, for the expressed purpose of training the next generation of scientists who will develop computational and quantitative approaches and tools needed by the biomedical research community to work with biomedical Big Data in the biomedical sciences (see definition under Funding Opportunity Description). This proposed training initiative should prepare qualified individuals for careers in developing new technologies and methods that will allow biomedical researchers to maximize the value of the growing volume and complexity of biomedical data. Letter of Intent due dates: 30 days before the application due date. Due Date: July 28, 2014

13) NIH Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub (REACH) Awards (U01) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-OD-14-005.html The NIH Research Evaluation and Commercialization Hub (REACH) program will support proof-of-concept centers (Hubs) that facilitate and accelerate the translation of biomedical innovations into commercial products that improve patient care and enhance health. The REACH Hubs will provide qualified institutions with the initial investment and resources to nurture innovators to develop high priority early-stage technologies within the NIH’s mission by providing: (1) infrastructure for identifying the most promising technologies, (2) funding for product definition studies (e.g. feasibility studies, prototype development, or proof-of-concept studies), (3) coordinated access to expertise in areas required for early stage technology development (including scientific, regulatory, reimbursement, business, legal, and project management), and (4) skills development and hands-on experience in entrepreneurism. LOI due dates: May 26, 2014. Due Date: June 26, 2014

14) Google Student Ambassador Program for Sub-Saharan Africa http://www.google.com/edu/programs/student-ambassador-program/ The Google Student Ambassador Program is an opportunity for students to act as liaisons between Google and their universities. These ambassadors learn about innovative Google products and programs; Plan and host fun events on campus; Act as a campus contact for Google teams; and Help Google better understand each university’s culture. Due Date: May 30, 2014.

15) Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education (NUE) in Engineering http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2014/nsf14541/nsf14541.htm This solicitation aims at introducing nanoscale science, engineering, and technology through a variety of interdisciplinary approaches into undergraduate engineering education. The focus of the FY 2014 competition is on nanoscale engineering education with relevance to devices and systems and/or on the societal, ethical, economic and/or environmental issues relevant to nanotechnology. A well-prepared, innovative science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) workforce is crucial to the Nation's health and economy. Indeed, recent policy actions and reports have drawn attention to the opportunities and challenges inherent in increasing the number of highly qualified STEM graduates, including STEM teachers. Priorities include educating students to be leaders and innovators in emerging and rapidly changing STEM fields as well as educating a scientifically literate populace; both of these priorities depend on the nature and quality of the undergraduate education experience. In addressing these STEM challenges and priorities, the National Science Foundation invests in research-based and research-generating approaches to understanding STEM learning; to designing, testing, and studying curricular change; to wide dissemination and implementation of best practices; and to broadening participation of individuals and institutions in STEM fields. The goals of these investments include: increasing student retention in STEM, to prepare students well to participate in science for tomorrow, and to improve students' STEM learning outcomes. Due Date: May 27, 2014

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