Workforce Program in the Mathematical Sciences Modification 2
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45617
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-08-7335 |
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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Jun 15, 2010 Submission Window Date(s) (due by 5 p.m. proposer's local time): May 15, 2008 - June 15, 2008 May 15 - June 15, Annually Thereafter |
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47.049 -- Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
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Description
The long-range goal of the DMS Workforce Program is to increase the number of well-prepared U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who successfully pursue careers in the mathematical sciences and in other NSF-supported disciplines. Among intermediate goals to this end are improvements in recruitment, retention, education, and placement of trainees in the mathematical sciences. The program's primary interest is in activities centered on education through research involvement for trainees at the undergraduate through postdoctoral educational levels. Activities that broaden participation in the mathematical sciences are of significant interest to the Division of Mathematical Sciences. The program is particularly interested in activities that improve: recruitment and retention: increasing the number and diversity of U.S. students who successfully pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in mathematics and statistics; educational breadth: broadening graduate education and undergraduate education content in the mathematical sciences to prepare students for a wider range of career opportunities; and professional development: enhancing the professional skills of mathematical sciences postdoctoral associates, graduate students, and undergraduate students to better prepare them for both academic and nonacademic employment. The program welcomes unsolicited proposals for activities that address the program goals in innovative and creative ways. Proposals must clearly identify: the goals to be achieved; the specific new activities to be conducted, the way in which these address the goals, and the way in which the activities significantly differ from or enhance common practice; measurable proposed outcomes for the project; specific methods for evaluation of the success of the activity and for assessment of progress toward the goals to be achieved, and a budget commensurate with the proposed activity. The program particularly seeks unsolicited proposals for activities that are: novel and potentially transformative, in that they promise extraordinary outcomes; portable, in the sense that they potentially can be duplicated at other institutions; sustainable, meaning that the activity can be continued in the absence of external funding; likely to have large impact in terms of the numbers of trainees affected; and exemplary, in that they can serve as national models for education through research involvement. Proposers are advised to contact one of the cognizant program directors prior to submitting a proposal. The program has an annual submission window for unsolicited proposals of May 15 through June 15. (Unsolicited proposals received at other times will be returned without review.)The Workforce Program also administers several more structured training activities, proposals for which are submitted in response to specific solicitations: Enhancing the Mathematical Sciences Workforce in the 21st Century (EMSW21), which comprises Vertical Integration of Research and Education (VIGRE) Research Training Groups (RTG) Mentoring through Critical Transition Points (MCTP) Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (MSPRF) Research Experiences for Undergraduates Sites (REU) Interdisciplinary Training for Undergraduates in Biological and Mathematical Sciences (UBM) Computational Science Training for Undergraduates in the Mathematical Sciences (CSUMS)Please note that the deadline dates for submission of proposals in response to these specific solicitations differ from the submission-window dates for unsolicited proposals. In addition to the Intellectual Merit and Broader Impacts merit review criteria, NSF staff will give careful consideration to the following in making funding decisions:Integration of Research and Education. One of the principal strategies in support of NSF's goals is to foster integration of research and education through the programs, projects, and activities it supports at academic and research institutions. These institutions provide abundant opportunities where individuals may concurrently assume responsibilities as researchers, educators, and students and where all can engage in joint efforts that infuse education with the excitement of discovery and enrich research through the diversity of learning perspectives. Integrating Diversity into NSF Programs, Projects, and Activities. Broadening opportunities and enabling the participation of all citizens -- women and men, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities -- is essential to the health and vitality of science and engineering. NSF is committed to this principle of diversity and deems it central to the programs, projects, and activities it considers and supports.
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NSF Program Description 08-7335
National Science Foundation
Theoretical Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics Modification 2
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45622
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-08-1284 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Sep 29, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date(s): September 24, 2008 Last Wednesday in September, Annually Thereafter Physics Target Date |
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CFDA Number(s): |
47.049 -- Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
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Description
The Theoretical Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics (TAMOP) program supports theoretical and computational research in all areas of atomic structure, the molecular structure of small molecules, electron, and atomic collisions, photo-ionization and photo-detachment of electrons from atoms and small molecules, time-dependent interactions with atoms and small molecules, quantum optics, ultra-cold phenomena in Bose and Fermi gases, and quantum information. Investigations primarily directed toward a theoretical understanding of larger molecules or condensed matter systems should be directed toward the appropriate programs in the Division of Chemistry or the Division of Materials Research.
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NSF Program Description 08-1284
National Science Foundation
Oceanographic Centers and Facilities Modification 2
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45664
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-98-5410 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Feb 15, 2010 Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination: February 15, Annually Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination: August 15, Annually Oceanographic Instrumentation: October 15, Annually Ship Operations Program: November 1, Annually Oceanographic Technical Services: November 15, Annually Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination: Feb 15 & Aug 15 Ship Acquisition and Upgrade: Contact Program Other Oceanographic Facility Activities: Contact Program |
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CFDA Number(s): |
47.050 -- Geosciences |
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: |
No |
Description
NSF supports construction, conversion, acquisition, and operation of major shared-use oceanographic facilities. The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) schedules these facilities and expeditionary programs. This program supports expensive facilities that are necessary for NSF-funded research and training of oceanographers. Examples of these facilities are ships, submersibles, large shipboard equipment, and shared-use instruments to collect and analyze data. NSF encourages local contributions from nonfederal funds; however, there is no fixed requirement for institutional contributions.
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NSF Program Description
National Science Foundation
Plasma Physics: Modification 2
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45667
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-09-1242 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Oct 08, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date: October 8, 2010 |
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CFDA Number(s): |
47.049 -- Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: |
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Description
The plasma physics program funds research in the fundamental physics of plasmas. Research areas include plasma turbulence and shocks, turbulent and nonlocal, collisional transport with and without strong magnetic fields, non-neutral plasmas, cold plasmas, strongly-coupled and dusty plasmas, laser-plasma interactions, ultra-short pulse and/or ultra-intense laser plasma interactions, high-energy-density plasmas, and low temperature plasmas. Both theoretical and experimental research is included. Note, that there is often coordination between the Physics Division and other organizations within the Mathematical and Physical Science Directorate as well as in the Engineering and Geophysical Sciences Directorates to co-review proposals that are plasma related but cross disciplinary boundaries. However, plasma research proposals primarily concerned with applications of plasma physics should be submitted to the appropriate Divisional programs: space plasma physics, astrophysics, and/or engineering. Proposals focused on computational problems in physics requiring significant long-term code development, and/or collaborations with applied mathematicians and computer scientists should apply to PIF (http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6681). Proposals not addressing very basic issues in plasma physics will be returned without review as inappropriate. Unless otherwise requested, the proposal will be also considered for funding jointly by NSF and DOE as established by the NSF/DOE Partnership in Basic Plasma Science and Engineering agreement.
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NSF Program Description 08-1242
National Science Foundation
Education and Interdisciplinary Research Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45737
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-03-9134 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Sep 29, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date(s): Last Wednesday in September, Annually |
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CFDA Number(s): |
47.049 -- Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: |
No |
Description
Supports activities in conjunction with NSF-wide programs such as Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER), Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU), and programs aimed at women, minorities, and persons with disabilities. Further information about all of these programs and activities is available in the Crosscutting Investment Strategies section of the NSF Guide to Programs. The program also supports activities that seek to improve the education and training of physics students (both undergraduate and graduate), such as curriculum development for upper-level physics courses, and activities that are not included in specific programs elsewhere within NSF. The program supports research at the interface between physics and other disciplines and extending to emerging areas. Broadening activities related to research at the interface with other fields, possibly not normally associated with physics, also may be considered.
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NSF Program Description 03-9134
National Science Foundation
Probability Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45743
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-04-1263 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Nov 07, 2010 Full Proposal Window: October 23, 2009 - November 7, 2009 October 23 - November 7, Annually Thereafter |
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CFDA Number(s): |
47.049 -- Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: |
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Description
The Probability Program supports research on the theory and applications of probability. Subfields include discrete probability, stochastic processes, limit theory, interacting particle systems, stochastic differential and partial differential equations, and Markov processes. Research in probability which involves applications to other areas of science and engineering is especially encouraged.
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NSF Program Description 04-1263
National Science Foundation
Genes and Genome Systems Cluster Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45745
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-04-1112 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Jan 12, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date(s): January 12, Annually July 12, Annually |
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CFDA Number(s): |
47.074 -- Biological Sciences |
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: |
No |
Description
The Genes and Genome Systems Cluster supports studies on genomes and genetic mechanisms in all organisms, whether prokaryote, eukaryote, phage, or virus. Proposals on the structure, maintenance, expression, transfer, and stability of genetic information in DNA, RNA, and proteins and how those processes are regulated are appropriate. Areas of interest include genome organization, molecular and cellular evolution, replication, recombination, repair, and vertical and lateral transmission of heritable information. Of equal interest are the processes that mediate and regulate gene expression, such as chromatin structure, epigenetic phenomena, transcription, RNA processing, editing and degradation, and translation. The use of innovative in vivo and/or in vitro approaches, including biochemical, physiological, genetic, genomic, and/or computational methods, is encouraged, as is research at the interfaces of biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics and computer science, and engineering.
Program Directors: Patrick Dennis. Prokaryotic genetics, genomics and gene regulation; Structure, function and dynamics of DNA, RNA and nucleic acid-protein complexes; Ribosome structure, function and assembly; Synthetic biology; Phage: Susan Porter Ridley. Eukaryotic genetics and genetic mechanisms, including those involving prions; Molecular aspects of population genetics; Molecular evolution of eukaryotes. Jo Ann Wise. Mechanisms and regulation of gene expression from RNA synthesis to processing and turnover; Epigenetic regulation including biogenesis and function of non-coding RNAs and RNA interference; Viral RNA replication and translational regulation. Michael K. Reddy. Eukaryotic DNA replication, repair, and recombination; Chromosome structure and function; Molecular evolution; Eukaryotic viruses; and Plant genetics. Susanne von Bodman. Genetics and molecular and cellular biology of prokaryotes and plants; Gene expression and regulatory networks; Microbial development; RNA-based gene regulation; Horizontal gene transfer.
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NSF Program Description 04-1112
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National Science Foundation
Physical Oceanography Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45791
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-98-1610 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Feb 15, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date(s): February 15 and August 15, Annually |
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CFDA Number(s): |
47.050 -- Geosciences |
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: |
No |
Description
The Physical Oceanography Program supports research on a wide range of topics associated with the structure and movement of the ocean, with the way in which it transports various quantities, with the way the ocean's physical structure interacts with the biological and chemical processes within it, and with interactions between the ocean and the atmosphere, solid earth and ice that surround it.
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NSF Program Description 98-1610
National Science Foundation
Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45793
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-98-1680 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Feb 15, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date: February 15, 2010 February 15, Annually Thereafter Full Proposal Target Date: August 15, 2010 August 15, Annually Thereafter |
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CFDA Number(s): |
47.050 -- Geosciences |
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: |
No |
Description
The Oceanographic Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination (OTIC) Program supports a broad range of research and technology development activities. Unsolicited proposals are accepted for instrumentation development that has broad applicability to ocean science research projects and that enhance observational, experimental or analytical capabilities of the ocean science research community. Specific announcements for funding opportunities are made for additional projects involving Improvements in Facilities, Communications, and Equipment at Biological Field Stations and Marine Laboratories (FSML) and the National Ocean Partnership Program.
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NSF Program Description 98-1680
National Science Foundation
Physical Anthropology Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45801
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-98-1392 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Jan 20, 2010 target dates August 20, 2009 Senior Research August 20, Annually Thereafter January 20, 2010 Senior Research January 20, Annually Thereafter |
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CFDA Number(s): |
47.075 -- Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: |
No |
Description
The Physical Anthropology Program supports basic research in areas related to human evolution and contemporary human biological variation. Research areas supported by the program include, but are not limited to, human genetic variation, human adaptation, human osteology and bone biology, human and nonhuman primate paleontology, functional anatomy, and primate socioecology. Grants supported in these areas are united by an underlying evolutionary framework, and often a consideration of adaptation as a central theoretical theme. Many proposals also have a biocultural orientation. The program frequently serves as a bridge within NSF between the social and behavioral sciences and the natural and physical sciences, and proposals are commonly jointly reviewed and funded with other programs. For more information about the Crosscutting Research and Training Opportunities, please visit the Cross-Directorate Activities webpage. Here, you will find a brief synopsis about each program, as well as links guiding you to the appropriate Program Solicitations. Also, for more information on the Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants please visit the Physical Anthropology specific page.
Under NSF's data sharing policy, the Foundation expects investigators to share with other researchers, at no more than incremental cost and within a reasonable time, the data, samples, physical collections, and other supporting materials created or gathered in the course of the work. To implement that policy in ways appropriate to Physical Anthropology and Archaeology, beginning July 1, 2005 these Programs will require that all proposals include a one-page detailed description of the applicant's data access plan in the "Supplementary Documents" section. This page will be in addition to the standard 15-page project description. Applications lacking this statement will not be reviewed. The Programs realize that individual cases may differ widely and recognize that any absolute timeline or rigid set of rules is not possible. They also recognize that revision and adjustment may often be required as the work proceeds. The data access plan, however, will be considered an integral part of the project and therefore subject to reviewer and panel evaluation. Major departure from it will constitute a significant project change and require NSF approval. Successful applicants will be required to address this issue in every progress and final report. PIs on all awards made under these guidelines will be expected to discuss implementation of their plans in the "Results of Prior Research" section when they submit subsequent applications.
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NSF Program Description 98-1392
National Science Foundation
Law and Social Science Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45802
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-98-1372 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Jan 15, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date: August 15, 2009 August 15, Annually Thereafter January 15, 2010 January 15, Annually Thereafter |
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CFDA Number(s): |
47.075 -- Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: |
No |
Description
The Law and Social Science Program at the National Science Foundation supports social scientific studies of law and law-like systems of rules, institutions, processes, and behaviors. These can include, but are not limited to, research designed to enhance the scientific understanding of the impact of law; human behavior and interactions as these relate to law; the dynamics of legal decision making; and the nature, sources, and consequences of variations and changes in legal institutions. The primary consideration is that the research shows promise of advancing a scientific understanding of law and legal process. Within this framework, the Program has an “open window” for diverse theoretical perspectives, methods and contexts for study. For example, research on social control, crime causation, violence, victimization, legal and social change, patterns of discretion, procedural justice, compliance and deterrence, and regulatory enforcement are among the many areas that have recently received program support. In addition to standard proposals, planning grant proposals, travel support requests to lay the foundation for research, and proposals for improving doctoral dissertation research are welcome.
The Law and Social Science Program continues to solicit proposals that take account of the growing interdependence and interconnections of the world. Thus proposals are welcome that advance fundamental knowledge about legal interactions, processes, relations, and diffusions that extend beyond any single nation as well as about how local and national legal institutions, systems, and cultures affect or are affected by transnational or international phenomena. Thus, proposals may locate the research within a single nation or between or across legal systems or regimes. The review process for the Law and Social Science Program is approximately six months. It includes appraisal of proposals by ad hoc reviewers selected for their expertise from throughout the social scientific community and by an advisory panel that meets twice a year. The target dates for the submission of proposals are January 15 for proposals to be funded as early as July and August 15 for proposals to be funded in or after January. Besides information on the Law and Social Science Program, please also visit the Cross-Directorate Activities program web site. For program specific guidelines on the Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants for the Law and Social Science Program, please visit the Doctoral Preparation Checklist.
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NSF Program Description 98-1372
National Science Foundation
Political Science Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45805
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-98-1371 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Jan 15, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date August 15 and January 15, Annually The Deadline Date for Doctoral Dissertation proposals is January 15th |
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CFDA Number(s): |
47.075 -- Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: |
No |
Description
The Political Science Program supports scientific research that advances knowledge and understanding of citizenship, government, and politics. Research proposals are expected to be theoretically motivated, conceptually precise, methodologically rigorous, and empirically oriented. Substantive areas include, but are not limited to, American government and politics, comparative government and politics, international relations, political behavior, political economy, and political institutions. In recent years, program awards have supported research projects on bargaining processes; campaigns and elections, electoral choice, and electoral systems; citizen support in emerging and established democracies; democratization, political change, and regime transitions; domestic and international conflict; international political economy; party activism; political psychology and political tolerance. The Program also has supported research experiences for undergraduate students and infrastructural activities, including methodological innovations, in the discipline. Besides information on the Political Science Program, we invite you to also look at the Cross-Directorate Activities program web site. Furthermore, for program specific guidelines on the Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant, please view the: Doctoral Preparation Checklist.
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NSF Program Description 98-1371
National Science Foundation
Marine Geology and Geophysics Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45806
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-98-1620 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Feb 15, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date(s): August 15 and February 15 Annually |
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CFDA Number(s): |
47.050 -- Geosciences |
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: |
No |
Description
The Marine Geology and Geophysics program supports research on all aspects of geology and geophysics of the ocean basins and margins, as well as the Great Lakes. The Program includes: Structure, tectonic evolution and volcanic activity of the ocean basins, the continental margins, the mid-ocean ridges, and island arc systems. Processes controlling exchange of heat and chemical species between seawater and ocean rocks. Genesis, chemistry, and mineralogic evolution of marine sediments. Processes controlling deposition, erosion and transport of marine sediments. Past ocean circulation patterns and climates and Interactions of continental and marine geologic processes
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NSF Program Description 98-1620
National Science Foundation
Geography and Regional Science Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45807
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-98-1352 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Jan 15, 2015 Full Proposal Deadline(s): February 15 and August 15, Annually |
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Expected Number of Awards: |
35 |
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47.075 -- Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: |
No |
Description
The Geography and Regional Science (GRS) Program sponsors research on the geographic distributions and interactions of human, physical, and biotic systems on the Earth's surface. Investigations are encouraged into the nature, causes, and consequences of human activity and natural environmental processes across a range of scales. Projects on a variety of topics (both domestic and international) qualify for support if they offer promise of contributing to scholarship by enhancing geographical knowledge, concepts, theories, methods, and their application to societal problems and concerns. Support also is provided for projects that explicitly integrate undergraduate and graduate education into the overall research agenda. Related Funding Opportunities:Related funding opportunities are available for geographers, regional scientists, and related scholars. For more information about these opportunities, visit the Cross Directorate Activities webpage. Here, you will find a brief synopsis about other programs, as well as links guiding you to the appropriate program solicitations.
Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement (DDRI) Awards Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Awards are made by the Geography & Regional Science program. Consult the SBE Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement (DDRI) Grants announcement NSF 06-605 and the Geography & Regional Sciences DDRI specifics page.
Proposal Submission Guidelines. Regular proposals submitted to the Geography & Regional Science program should be fully compliant with specifications in the Grant Proposal Guide (GPG). DDRI proposals should be prepared in accordance with the terms of the GPG except for the modifications specified in the DDRI announcement NSF 06-605 and the GRS DDRI specifics page. Proposal Review Process. Regular proposals are sent to six or more outside reviewers and are evaluated by at least two members of the GRS Advisory Panel (thirteen eminent geographers and regional scientists representing all major fields of the discipline). DDRI proposals are evaluated by three members of the DDRI Advisory Panel (twelve panelists). All reviews and panel recommendations are advisory to the Program Director. Proposals normally will have at least three written reviews, which are forwarded (in anonymous form) with panel summaries to the PI.
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NSF Program Description 98-1352
National Science Foundation
Social Psychology Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45808
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-98-1332 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Jan 15, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date(s): January 15 and July 15 Annually |
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CFDA Number(s): |
47.075 -- Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
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Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: |
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Description
The Social Psychology Program at NSF supports basic research on human social behavior, including cultural differences and development over the life span. Among the many research topics supported are: attitude formation and change, social cognition, personality processes, interpersonal relations and group processes, the self, emotion, social comparison and social influence, and the psycho-physiological and neurophysiological bases of social behavior. The scientific merit of a proposal depends on four important factors: (1) The problems investigated must be theoretically grounded. (2) The research should be based on empirical observation or be subject to empirical validation. (3) The research design must be appropriate to the questions asked. (4) The proposed research must advance basic understanding of social behavior.
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NSF Program Description 98-1332
National Science Foundation
Economics Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45809
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-98-1320 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Jan 18, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date(s): January 18 and August 18, Annually |
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Expected Number of Awards: |
110 |
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$220,000 |
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CFDA Number(s): |
47.075 -- Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
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The Economics program supports research designed to improve the understanding of the processes and institutions of the U.S. economy and of the world system of which it is a part. This program also strengthens both empirical and theoretical economic analysis as well as the methods for rigorous research on economic behavior. It supports research in almost every area of economics, including econometrics, economic history, environmental economics, finance, industrial organization, international economics, labor economics, macroeconomics, mathematical economics, and public finance. The Economics program welcomes proposals for individual or multi-investigator research projects, doctoral dissertation improvement awards, conferences, workshops, symposia, experimental research, data collection and dissemination, computer equipment and other instrumentation, and research experience for undergraduates. The program places a high priority on interdisciplinary research. Investigators are encouraged to submit proposals of joint interest to the Economics Program and other NSF programs and NSF initiative areas. The program places a high priority on broadening participation and encourages proposals from junior faculty, women, other underrepresented minorities, Research Undergraduate Institutions, and EPSCoR states. The program also funds conferences and interdisciplinary research that strengthens links among economics and the other social and behavioral sciences as well as mathematics and statistics. For additional funding opportunities, we invite you to also look at the Cross Disciplinary Activities homepage. For program specific guidelines on the Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants in Economics, please visit: Doctoral Preparation Checklist.
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NSF Program Description 98-1320
National Science Foundation
Sociology Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45810
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PD-98-1331 |
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Jan 15, 2010 Regular Research: January 15 and August 15, Annually Dissertation Research: February 15 and October 15, Annually |
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The Sociology Program supports basic research on all forms of human social organization -- societies, institutions, groups and demography -- and processes of individual and institutional change. The Program encourages theoretically focused empirical investigations aimed at improving the explanation of fundamental social processes. Included is research on organizations and organizational behavior, population dynamics, social movements, social groups, labor force participation, stratification and mobility, family, social networks, socialization, gender roles, and the sociology of science and technology. The Program supports both original data collections and secondary data analysis that use the full range of quantitative and qualitative methodological tools. Theoretically grounded projects that offer methodological innovations and improvements for data collection and analysis are also welcomed. Click here for information on Strengthening Qualitative Research through Methodological Innovation and Integration. The Sociology Program also funds doctoral dissertation research to defray direct costs associated with conducting research, for example, dataset acquisition, additional statistical or methodological training, meeting with scholars associated with original datasets, and fieldwork away from the student's home campus. Please click here for additional information on the Sociology Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grant.
Please Note: Principal Investigators should select PD 98-1331 in the program announcement/solicitation block on the proposal Cover Sheet for submission of projects to the Sociology Program. Projects are evaluated using the two Foundation-wide criteria, intrinsic merit and broader impacts. In assessing the intrinsic merit of proposed research, four components are key to securing support from the Sociology Program: (1) the issues investigated must be theoretically grounded; (2) the research should be based on empirical observation or be subject to empirical validation or illustration; (3) the research design must be appropriate to the questions asked; and (4) the proposed research must advance our understanding of social processes, structures and methods. The NSF also offers a number of specialized funding opportunities through its crosscutting and cross-directorate activities; some of the Sociology related opportunities are listed below. Crosscutting Research & Training Opportunities: Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers (ADVANCE) Faculty Early Career Development Awards (CAREER) Education & Human Resources Graduate Fellowship Integrative Graduate Education and Research Training (IGERT) Program Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Research at Undergraduate Institutions (RUI) Science of Learning Centers (SLC) Science and Technology Centers (STC) Integrative Partnerships Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. To get information about these programs and others, please visit the Cross-Directorate Activities homepage.
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NSF Program Description 98-1331
NSF
National Science Foundation
Linguistics
Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45812
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PD-98-1311 |
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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Jan 15, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date(s): January 15 and July 15, Annually |
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47.075 -- Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
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Supports scientific research of all types that focus on human language as an object of investigation. The program supports research on the syntactic, semantic, phonetic, and phonological properties of individual languages and of language in general; the psychological processes involved in the use of language; the development of linguistic capacities in children; social and cultural factors in language use, variation, and change; the acoustics of speech and the physiological and psychological processes involved in the production and perception of speech; and the biological bases of language in the brain. For more information about the Crosscutting Research and Training Opportunities, please visit the Cross-Directorate Activities webpage. Here, you will find a brief synopsis about each program, as well as links guiding you to the appropriate Program Solicitations. Also, for more information on the Doctoral Dissertation Improvement Grants please visit the Linguistics specific page.
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NSF Program Description 98-1311
National Science Foundation
Energy for Sustainability Modification 2
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45813
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PD-10-7644 |
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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Mar 03, 2010 Full Proposal Window: February 1, 2010 - March 3, 2010 |
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47.041 -- Engineering Grants |
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The Energy for Sustainability program supports fundamental research and education in energy production, conversion, and storage and is focused on energy sources that are environmentally friendly and renewable. Most world energy needs are currently met through the combustion of fossil fuels. With projected increases in global energy needs, more sustainable methods for energy production will need to be developed, and production of greenhouse gases will need to be reduced. Sources of sustainable energy include: * Sunlight * Wind/Wave * Biomass * Geothermal Hydrocarbons, alcohols and hydrogen are potential energy carriers that can be derived from renewable sources. Research that generates enabling science and technologies for more efficient hydrogen generation and storage is supported by the program. Potential sources of hydrogen include conversion from biomass and from electrolysis, photolysis or thermolysis of water. Biomass is available from agricultural crop residues, forest products, aquatic plants, and municipal wastes.
In addition to hydrogen, biomass can be a source of liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons and alcohols. In the long term, fuel cells have the potential to convert fuels such as hydrogen and alcohols to electricity at high efficiencies and should play an increasing role in energy conversion. Critical components of fuel cells requiring additional research include catalysts and electrolytes. Development of these components also requires fundamental research on the reaction and transport mechanisms at the catalyst and membrane electrolyte interface. Advances in these areas are needed to address key challenges in efficiency, durability, power density, and environmental impacts. The engineering aspects of fuel-cell design and operation also require further study in areas such as water and thermal management. Wind power is a growing source of electrical energy. Increased efficiency requires a fundamental knowledge of the interaction of wind with the blade structure. Understanding the fluid flow, and optimizing blade design are important aspects in developing more efficient wind generators. Photovoltaic devices have the potential to supply a significant fraction of electrical energy to the power grid. Although silicon-based materials have been most widely used, other semiconducting, quantum and organic materials also have potential. New materials and novel fabrication techniques for solar energy conversion are supported by the program. The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years.
The average annual award size for the program is $100,000. Small equipment proposals of less than $100,000 will also be considered and may be submitted during these windows. Any proposal received outside the announced dates will be returned without review. The duration of CAREER awards is five years. The submission deadline for Engineering CAREER proposals is in July every year. Please see the following URL for more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08051/nsf08051.jsp. Proposals for Conferences, Workshops, and Supplements may be submitted at any time, but must be discussed with the program director before submission. Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID) and Early-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) replace the SGER program. Please note that proposals of these types must be discussed with the program director before submission. Further details are available in the PAPPG download, available below. Please refer to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), January 2009, (NSF 09-1) when you prepare your proposal.
Link to Full Announcement
NSF Program Description 09-7644
National Science Foundation
Environmental Sustainability Modification 2
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45815
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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Mar 03, 2010 Full Proposal Window: February 1, 2010 - March 3, 2010 |
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47.041 -- Engineering Grants |
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The Environmental Sustainability program supports engineering research with the goal of promoting sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being and that are also compatible with sustaining natural (environmental) systems. These systems provide ecological services vital for human survival. The long-term viability of natural capital is critical for many areas of human endeavor. Research in Environmental Sustainability typically considers long time horizons and may incorporate contributions from the social sciences and ethics. This program supports engineering research that seeks to balance society's need to provide ecological protection and maintain stable economic conditions. There are four principal general research areas which are supported, but others can be proposed: * Industrial Ecology * Green Engineering * Ecological Engineering * Earth Systems Engineering Topics of interest in Industrial Ecology include advancements in modeling such as life cycle assessment, materials flow analysis, input/output economic models, and novel metrics for measuring sustainable systems. Understanding materials flow and taking advantage of such understanding to substitute less toxic, longer lived materials are important areas for consideration. The effects of substituted materials on waste streams can be explored. Innovations in industrial ecology are encouraged. Engineering tools for estimating costs and ramifications of sustainable development must be developed, tested, and evaluated. In Green Engineering, research is encouraged to advance the sustainability of chemical processes, other manufacturing processes, green buildings, and infrastructure. Many programs in the Engineering Directorate support research in environmentally benign manufacturing or chemical processes. The Environmental Sustainability program supports research that would affect more than one chemical or manufacturing process or that takes a systems or holistic approach to green engineering for infrastructure or green buildings. Of particular interest is the next generation of water and wastewater treatment that will dramatically decrease material and energy use, consider new paradigms for delivery of services, and promote longer life for engineered systems. Improvements in distribution and collection systems that will advance smart growth strategies and ameliorate effects of growth are research areas that are supported by Environmental Sustainability. Innovations in prevention and management of storm water, wastewater technology, indoor air quality, recycling and reuse of drinking water, and other green engineering techniques to support sustainable construction projects may also be fruitful areas for research. Ecological Engineering topics should focus on the engineering aspects of restoring ecological function to natural systems. Engineering research in enhancement of natural capital to foster sustainable development is encouraged. Many communities are involved in stream restoration, revitalization of urban rivers, and rehabilitation of wetlands that require engineering input. What is the fundamental engineering knowledge that is necessary for ecological engineering to function sustainability? Earth Systems Engineering considers aspects of large scale engineering research that involve mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions, adaptation to climate change, and other global scale concerns. All proposed research should be driven by engineering principles, and be presented explicitly in an environmental sustainability context. Proposals should include involvement in engineering research of at least one graduate student, as well as undergraduates. Incorporation of aspects of social, behavioral, and economic sciences is welcomed. The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $100,000. Any proposal received outside the announced dates will be returned without review. The duration of CAREER awards is five years. The submission deadline for Engineering CAREER proposals is in July every year. Please see the following URL for more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08051/nsf08051.jsp. Proposals for Conferences, Workshops, and Supplements may be submitted at any time, but must be discussed with the program director before submission. Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID) and EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) replace the SGER program. Please note that proposals of these types must be discussed with the program director before submission. Further details are available in the PAPPG download, available below. Please refer to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), January 2009, (NSF 09-1) when you prepare your proposal.
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NSF Program Description 09-7643
National Science Foundation
Perception, Action and Cognition Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45817
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-09-7252 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Feb 01, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date(s): February 01 and August 01 Annually |
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47.075 -- Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences |
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Supports research on perception, action and cognition including the development of these capacities. Emphasis is on research strongly grounded in theory. Research topics include vision, audition, haptics, attention, memory, reasoning, written and spoken discourse, motor control, and developmental issues in all topic areas. The program encompasses a wide range of theoretical perspectives, such as symbolic computation, connectionism, ecological, nonlinear dynamics, and complex systems, and a variety of methodologies including both experimental studies and modeling. Research involving acquired or developmental deficits is appropriate if the results speak to basic issues of perception, action, and cognition.
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NSF Program Description 09-7252
National Science Foundation
Environmental Engineering Modification 2
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45856
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-10-1440 |
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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Mar 03, 2010 Full Proposal Window: February 1, 2010 - March 3, 2010 |
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47.041 -- Engineering Grants |
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In broadest terms, the field of Environmental Engineering is concerned with understanding the impacts of human activities on the public health, natural environmental quality, and natural resources and with developing the scientific basis for identifying, analyzing, solving, mitigating, or managing environmental problems caused by human activities. The field emerged as a separate engineering discipline during the middle third of the 20th century in response to widespread public concern about water and air pollution and increasingly extensive environmental quality degradation. However, its roots extend back to early efforts in public health engineering in the late 19th century, and to ancient times with regard to urban drinking water systems. The Environmental Engineering program supports fundamental research and educational activities across the broad field it serves. The goal of this program is to encourage transformative research which applies scientific principles to minimize solid, liquid, and gaseous discharges into land, inland and coastal waters, and air that result from human activity, and to evaluate adverse impacts of these discharges on human health and environmental quality. The program fosters cutting-edge scientific research based on fundamental science for identifying, evaluating, and developing new methods and technologies for assessing the waste assimilative capacity of the natural environment and for removing or reducing conventional and emerging contaminants from polluted air, water and soils. The program is based on four types of engineering tools - - measurement, analysis, synthesis, and design. Major areas of interest and activity in the program include: * Developing innovative biological, chemical, and physical treatment processes to remove and degrade pollutants from water and air * Measuring, modeling, and predicting the movement and fate of pollutants in the environment * Developing and evaluating techniques to clean up polluted sites by preserving and enhancing the self-purification ability or waste assimilative capacity of natural environmental systems, such as landfills and contaminated aquifers; restoring the quality of polluted water, air, and land resources, and rehabilitating degraded ecosystems. Along with its sibling environmental programs (Energy for Sustainability, Environmental Implications of Emerging Technologies, and Environmental Sustainability), the program fosters environmental sustainability through pollution control and resource management/conservation, and development of techniques to minimize or avoid generating pollution. Research may be directed toward improving the cost-effectiveness of pollution avoidance, as well as developing new principles for pollution avoidance technologies. Research for new and improved sensors of environmental conditions and innovative waste reduction and recycling processes also are important components of this program. The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $100,000. Small equipment proposals of less than $100,000 will also be considered and may be submitted during these windows. Any proposal received outside the announced dates will be returned without review. The duration of CAREER awards is five years. The submission deadline for Engineering CAREER proposals is in July every year. Please see the following URL for more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08051/nsf08051.jsp. Proposals for Conferences, Workshops, and Supplements may be submitted at any time, but must be discussed with the program director before submission. Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID) and EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) replace the SGER program. Please note that proposals of these types must be discussed with the program director before submission. Further details are available in the PAPPG download, available below. Please refer to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), January 2009, (NSF 09-1) when you prepare your proposal.
Link to Full Announcement
NSF Program Description 09-1440
National Science Foundation
Particulate and Multiphase Processes Modification 2
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45858
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-10-1415 |
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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Mar 03, 2010 Full Proposal Window: February 1, 2010 - March 3, 2010 |
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47.041 -- Engineering Grants |
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The Particulate and Multiphase Processes program supports fundamental and applied research on mechanisms and phenomena governing particulate and multiphase processes, including granular and granular-fluid flows, particle/bubble/droplet interactions, aerosol science and technology, suspensions, micro- and nano-structured fluids, self- and directed-assembly of nanostructures involving particulates, and related instrumentation and diagnostics. Innovative research is sought that contributes to improving the basic understanding, design, predictability, efficiency, and control of particulate and multiphase processes with particular emphasis on: new frontiers in nanotechnology, novel manufacturing techniques, nano-metrology, multiphase transport in biological systems, environmental sustainability, critical infrastructure systems, and complex engineering systems. Collaborative and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged; proposals that include a combination of experimental and theoretical approaches are more likely to receive funding than solely theoretically or experimentally oriented work. Highly reviewed projects generally demonstrate a strong scientific basis together with clear practical applications. Unsolicited proposals in the above and related areas are encouraged. Investigators are also encouraged to find industrial partnerships and make GOALI submissions. Current research focus areas include: * Multiphase flow phenomena (particle/bubble/droplet dynamics), structured fluids (colloids, ferro-fluids), and self and directed assembly of particles into functional devices * Particle science and technology (aerosols, production of particles with engineered properties, assembly of particles into functional materials and devices, environmental issues, nanotoxicology) * Multi-scale models of multiphase systems (emphasis on novel approaches connecting micro- and nano-scale phenomena and properties with process-level variables) * Multiphase transport in biological systems (emphasis on applications of functionalized nanostructures in clinical diagnostics and therapeutics) The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $100,000. Small equipment proposals of less than $100,000 will also be considered and may be submitted during these windows. Any proposal received outside the announced dates will be returned without review. The duration of CAREER awards is five years. The submission deadline for Engineering CAREER proposals is in July every year. Please see the following URL for more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08051/nsf08051.jsp. Proposals for Conferences, Workshops, and Supplements may be submitted at any time, but must be discussed with the program director before submission. Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID) and EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) replace the SGER program. Please note that proposals of these types must be discussed with the program director before submission. Further details are available in the PAPPG download, available below. Please refer to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), January 2009, (NSF 09-1) when you prepare your proposal.
Link to Full Announcement
NSF Program Description 10-1415
National Science Foundation
Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics Modification 2
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45859
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Mar 03, 2010 Full Proposal Window: February 1, 2010 - March 3, 2010 |
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47.041 -- Engineering Grants |
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The Interfacial Processes and Thermodynamics program supports fundamental research in engineering areas related to: * Interfacial phenomena * Mass transport phenomena * Solution phase equilibrium thermodynamics Currently, emphasis is placed on molecular engineering approaches at interfaces, especially as applied to the processing of soft materials. Molecules at interfaces with functional interfacial properties are of special interest. These interfacial molecules may have biomolecular functions at the micro and nanoscale. Interfacial materials are generally formed through molecular self-directed, -templated, and/or -assembly, and they are driven primarily by thermodynamic intermolecular forces. In some cases, these interfacial processes may also be supplemented by weak chemical reactions. Complex mathematical simulations of molecular systems are often used in molecular design of interfaces, if possible, in conjunction with experimental comparisons. New theories and complex simulation approaches are supported for determining the transport and thermodynamic properties of fluids and fluid mixtures in biological and other fluids with complex molecules in the bulk phase and at interfaces, in membranes, two-phase mixtures, and in a nanoenvironment.
Many of the physical systems involve polymer and surfactant molecules, as well as special biomolecules. In terms of broader impacts, the program research has had a traditional focus on long-term relevance to engineering aspects of the chemical processing industry; however, newer impact areas are related to advanced materials, biomedical and biotechnology industries, energy and water processing, environmentally benign processing, and the microelectronics industries. Research is supported in the three fundamental areas that could lead to more economical and environmentally benign processing, improved water quality, and novel functional materials for sensors, both in industrial and biomedical settings. Projects are coordinated and jointly supported with other NSF programs, both inside and outside the CBET Division. The program participates strongly in all nano- and cyber-technology activities, encourages support of undergraduates, industry/university (GOALI) and international collaboration. Workshop, Individual, and Group Travel grants are supported to further the above research. Examples of research related to interfacial phenomena, mass transport, and phase equilibrium: * Directed molecular assembly of novel surfactant based films and composites, polymer microstructures at the interfaces * Basic interfacial processes (e.g. thin films and coatings, vesicles) * Antifouling and biocompatible surfaces * Transport in nanoporous and membrane systems * Adsorption in complex porous structures * Advanced materials processing at the interface (e.g., biomolecular interfaces) * Self-assembly and crystallization in nanoscale environment * Protein immobilization at interfaces for protein array sensors * Phase behavior of block and graft copolymers in nearcritical and supercritical solvents * Macro ions near confining surfaces: influence on colloidal forces * Templated molecular recognition materials: theory and simulation, as well as experimentation * Nanostructure control via surfactant mixing and polymerization .
The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $80,000. Small equipment proposals up to $70,000 will also be considered and may be submitted during these windows. Any proposal received outside the announced dates will be returned without review. The duration of CAREER awards is five years. The submission deadline for Engineering CAREER proposals is in July every year. Please see the following URL for more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08051/nsf08051.jsp. Proposals for Conferences, Workshops, and Supplements may be submitted at any time, but must be discussed with the program director before submission. Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID) and EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) replace the SGER program. Please note that proposals of these types must be discussed with the program director before submission. Further details are available in the PAPPG download, available below. Please refer to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), January 2009, (NSF 09-1) when you prepare your proposal.
Link to Full Announcement
NSF Program Description 09-1414
National Science Foundation
Thermal Transport Processes Modification 2
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45861
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
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Mar 03, 2010 Full Proposal Window: February 1, 2010 - March 3, 2010 |
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47.041 -- Engineering Grants |
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The Thermal Transport Processes program supports engineering research aimed at gaining a basic understanding of the microscopic and macroscopic levels of thermal transport phenomena (heat and mass transfer) in energy conversion and conservation, the synthesis and processing of materials, cooling and heating of infrastructure and equipment, the interaction of industrial processes with the environment, the propulsion of air and land-based vehicles, and thermal phenomena in biological and environmental systems. The program supports fundamental research and engineering education in transport processes that are driven by thermal gradients, and manipulation of these processes to achieve engineering goals. Currently, basic research in conduction and convection heat and mass transfer with and without phase change, heat and mass transfer at nano- and molecular scales, radiative transport, and the fundamental characterization of material properties important to these processes are especially relevant to this program. Priority is given to insightful investigations of fundamental problems with broad engineering and societal impact, and to novel use of heat and mass transfer principles to meet the engineering needs of the nation. Examples of critical fundamental areas include, but are not limited to: * Thermal transport in energy conversion and conservation processes, including environmental interactions * Heat and mass transfer at length and/or time scales from the molecular to the continuum, including applications in energy conversion and conservation, biotechnology, microelectronics, and biochemical detection * The fundamental understanding of the interaction of energetic beams, such as produced by lasers, with solid, liquid or porous surfaces in advanced meso-, micro- and nano-manufacturing The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $100,000. Small equipment proposals of less than $100,000 will also be considered and may be submitted during these windows. Any proposal received outside the announced dates will be returned without review. The duration of CAREER awards is five years. The submission deadline for Engineering CAREER proposals is in July every year. Please see the following URL for more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08051/nsf08051.jsp. Proposals for Conferences, Workshops, and Supplements may be submitted at any time, but must be discussed with the program director before submission. Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID) and EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) replace the SGER program. Please note that proposals of these types must be discussed with the program director before submission. Further details are available in the PAPPG download, available below. Please refer to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), January 2009, (NSF 09-1) when you prepare your proposal.
Link to Full Announcement
NSF Program Description 10-1406
National Science Foundation
Process and Reaction Engineering Modification 2
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=45862
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PD-10-1403 |
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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Mar 03, 2010 Full Proposal Window: February 1, 2010 - March 3, 2010 |
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47.041 -- Engineering Grants |
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Description
The Process and Reaction Engineering program supports fundamental and applied research on: * Rates and mechanisms of important classes of catalyzed and uncatalyzed chemical reactions as they relate to the design, production, and application of catalysts, chemical processes, biochemical processes, and specialized materials * Chemical and biochemical phenomena occurring at or near solid surfaces and interfaces * Electrochemical and photochemical processes of engineering significance or with commercial potential * Design and optimization of complex chemical and biochemical processes * Dynamic modeling and control of process systems and individual process units * Reactive processing of polymers, ceramics, and thin films * Interactions between chemical reactions and transport processes in reactive systems, and the use of this information in the design of complex chemical and biochemical reactors The Process and Reaction Engineering program funds research in: chemical and biochemical reaction engineering, process design and control, and reactive polymer processing. Within these three areas, research supported is focused as follows: * Chemical Reaction Engineering - the area encompasses the interaction of transport phenomena and kinetics in reactive systems and the use of this knowledge in the design of complex chemical and biochemical reactors.
Focus areas include non-traditional reactor systems such as membrane reactors, microreactors, and reactions in supercritical fluids; novel activation techniques such as plasmas, acoustics, and microwaves; and multifunctional systems synthesis such as "smart" molecules, "chemical laboratory on a chip,""chemical factory on a chip" concepts, bioreactor design and bioprocess optimization, and fermentation technology. The program also supports new approaches for generating energy from renewable resources as well as optimizing new approaches in all areas such as developing atomic layer deposition for microelectronic devices. * Process Design and Control - these areas encompass the design and optimization of complex chemical and biochemical processes and the dynamic modeling and control of process systems and individual process units.
High priority research topics include simultaneous product and process design, including bioprocesses; increased plant efficiency by algorithms that communicate across design levels and incorporate multiple criteria such as profitability, safety, operability, environmental sustainability, and societal concerns; and new sensor development to measure composition, product properties, morphology, etc. Systems approaches that span and optimize across multiple scales, from nano to mega, and integrate planning and scheduling and the globalization of the industrial applications are also of interest to the program. Utilization of the latest in cyberinfrastructure resources including hardware at the tera- and peta-scale is encouraged. * Reactive Polymer Processing - program scope is limited in the polymerization area to research that integrates synthesis (chemical reaction of monomers to form polymer chains or complexes) and processing steps (steps that orient and anneal polymer melts and affect the long range conformations and consequently their properties). Typical projects are in the areas of emulsion and miniemulsion polymerization, reaction injection molding, etc. Program focus is on addressing environmental concerns while producing tailor-made molecules and materials. The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $100,000. Any proposal received outside the announced dates will be returned without review. The duration of CAREER awards is five years. The submission deadline for Engineering CAREER proposals is in July every year. Please see the following URL for more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08051/nsf08051.jsp. Proposals for Conferences, Workshops, and Supplements may be submitted at any time, but must be discussed with the program director before submission. Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID) and EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) replace the SGER program. Please note that proposals of these types must be discussed with the program director before submission. Further details are available in the PAPPG download, available below. Please refer to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), January 2009, (NSF 09-1) when you prepare your proposal.
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NSF Program Description 10-1403
National Science Foundation
Environmental Implications of Emerging Technologies Modification 2
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=46228
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PD-10-1179 |
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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Mar 03, 2010 Full Proposal Window: February 1, 2010 - March 3, 2010 |
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47.041 -- Engineering Grants |
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The Environmental Implications of Emerging Technologies program provides support to develop and test the environmental effects of new technologies. Fundamental and basic research is sought to establish and understand outcomes as a result of the implementation of new technologies such as nanotechnology and biotechnology. The program also supports research on the development and refinement of sensors and sensor network technologies that can be used to measure a wide variety of physical, chemical, and biological properties of interest in characterizing, monitoring, and understanding environmental impacts. The program emphasizes engineering principles underlying technology impacts. Innovative production processes, waste reduction, recycling, and industrial ecology technologies are of interest. All of these have implications that would be relevant to this program. Current areas of support include: * Understanding and mitigating how new developments in nanotechnology and biotechnology will interact with the environment * Nanotechnology environmental, health, and safety implications and applications * Predictive methodology for the interaction of nanoparticles with the environment and with the human body, including predictive approaches for toxicity * Fate and transport of natural, engineered, and incidental (by-product) nanoparticles * Risk assessment and management of the effect of nanomaterials in the environment * Sensor and sensor network technologies as they relate to the measurement of these environmental implications Current areas of support for this program do not include biomedical and nanotoxicology topics involving clinical trials. All proposed research should be driven by engineering principles, and presented in an environmental health and safety or environmental sensor context.
Proposals should include involvement of at least one engineering student. The duration of unsolicited awards is generally one to three years. The average annual award size for the program is $100,000. Small equipment proposals of less than $100,000 will also be considered and may be submitted during these windows. Any proposal received outside the announced dates will be returned without review. The duration of CAREER awards is five years. The submission deadline for Engineering CAREER proposals is in July every year. Please see the following URL for more information: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08051/nsf08051.jsp. Proposals for Conferences, Workshops, and Supplements may be submitted at any time, but must be discussed with the program director before submission. Grants for Rapid Response Research (RAPID) and EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER) replace the SGER program. Please note that proposals of these types must be discussed with the program director before submission. Further details are available in the PAPPG download, available below. Please refer to the Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide (PAPPG), January 2009, (NSF 09-1) when you prepare your proposal.
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NSF Program Description 09-1179
National Science Foundation
Nano and Bio Mechanics Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=46229
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-08-7479 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Feb 15, 2010 Full Proposal Window: September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009 September 1 - October 1, Annually Thereafter Full Proposal Window: January 15, 2010 - February 15, 2010 January 15 - February 15, Annually Thereafter |
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47.041 -- Engineering Grants |
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Description
The NBM program supports fundamental research in biomechanics and nanomechanics. Research on biomechanics focuses on the mechanical properties and behavior of biological materials and structures, including cells, tissue, muscles, bones, and prosthetic implants. Research on nanomechanics focuses on the unique properties of nano-scale particles and microstructural features and their effects on the macroscopic mechanics and properties of materials, surfaces, and structures that contain them.
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NSF Program Description 08-7479
National Science Foundation
Physics of Living Systems Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=46231
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-08-7246 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Jul 31, 2010 Full Proposal Deadline(s): July 31, 2009 July 31, Annually Thereafter |
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47.049 -- Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
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The program Physics of Living Systems at the National Science Foundation evolved from the successful Biological Physics program, which supported projects that applied analytical and experimental tools of physics to the study of biological problems at the molecular level. PoLS is replacing the Biological Physics program and will target theoretical and experimental research exploring the most fundamental biological processes that living systems utilize to perform their functions in dynamic and diverse environments. PoLS will stimulate those investigations that have the potential to transform the study of living systems. PoLS will encourage research that will emphasize the physical principles of organization and function of living systems, including the exploration of artificial life forms. While the problems under study must be important to advancing our understanding of the living world in a quantitative way, particular emphasis will be placed on those projects in which lessons learned from the biological application also expand the intellectual range of physics.
Awards will cover a broad spectrum of physics approaches in biology, ranging from the physical principles and mechanisms at the single cell level such as cellular organization (e.g. cytoskeleton), energy metabolism, gene regulation and intracellular and intercellular communication, to collective behavior and evolution of complexity in life forms and living populations of organisms. This systems approach in physics has been very successful in understanding inanimate systems, and has the potential to bring deep understanding of the world of animated, replicating systems, through falsifiable phenomenological theories. In vitro systems, if necessary for understanding of the physical principles in a living organism, will be supported as well. The program funds individual investigators, although collaborative proposals between physicists and biological researchers are welcome.
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NSF Program Description 08-7246
National Science Foundation
Operations Research Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=46232
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-08-5514 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Current Closing Date for Applications: |
Feb 15, 2010 Full Proposal Window: September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009 September 1 - October 1, Annually Thereafter Full Proposal Window: January 15, 2010 - February 15, 2010 January 15 - February 15, Annually Thereafter |
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47.041 -- Engineering Grants |
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The OR program supports research leading to advances in the science of models and algorithms that are applicable to the operation and optimization of large-scale systems.? Topic areas include advances in the theory of optimization and heuristic approaches to NP-hard optimization problems, simulation and stochastic modeling, and on the development of novel, enterprise-wide models requiring advanced high-end computing.
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NSF Program Description 08-5514
National Science Foundation
Nano Manufacturing Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=46234
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-08-1788 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Feb 15, 2010 Full Proposal Window: September 1, 2009 - October 1, 2009 September 1 - October 1, Annually Thereafter Full Proposal Window: January 15, 2010 - February 15, 2010 January 15 - February 15, Annually Thereafter |
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Estimated Total Program Funding: |
$300,000 |
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$300,000 |
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47.041 -- Engineering Grants |
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The NM program supports research and education on manufacturing at the nanoscale, and the transfer of research results in nanoscience and nanotechnology to industrial applications. The program emphasizes a systems approach to scale-up of nanotechnology for high rate production, reliability, robustness, yield and cost, and promotes integration of nanostructures to functional micro devices and meso/macroscale systems. Special emphasis are on environmental, health, and societal aspects of nanotechnology and nanomanufacturing.
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NSF Program Description 08-1788
National Science Foundation
Nuclear Physics Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=46250
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-08-1232 |
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Creation Date: |
Nov 16, 2009 |
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Sep 29, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date(s): September 29, 2010 Last Wednesday in September, Annually Thereafter |
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47.049 -- Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
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Supports research at the frontiers of nuclear science, including: properties and behavior of nuclei and nuclear matter under extreme conditions, and/or as they relate to astrophysical phenomena; the quark-gluon basis for the structure and dynamics of nuclear matter; phase transitions of nuclear matter from normal nuclear density and temperature to the predicted high-temperature quark-gluon plasma; and basic interactions and fundamental symmetries. This research involves many venues, including low-energy to multi-GeV electrons and photons; intermediate-energy light ions; low-energy to relativistic heavy ions, including radioactive beams; cold and ultra-cold neutrons; as well as non-accelerator-based experiments. The program supports university user groups executing experiments at a large number of laboratories in the United States and abroad, and a national user facility: the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, a superconducting, heavy-ion cyclotron facility at Michigan State University. The program also supports smaller accelerator facilities, such as those at Florida State University and the University of Notre Dame.
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NSF Program Description 08-1232
National Science Foundation
Theoretical Physics Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=46276
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Funding Opportunity Number: |
PD-07-1284 |
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Nov 16, 2009 |
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Sep 29, 2010 Full Proposal Target Date(s): September 30, 2009 Last Wednesday in September, Annually Thereafter |
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47.049 -- Mathematical and Physical Sciences |
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Supports the development of qualitative and quantitative understanding of fundamental physical systems, ranging from the most elementary constituents of matter through nuclei and atoms to astrophysical objects and the cosmos. This includes formulating new approaches for theoretical, computational, and experimental research that explore the fundamental laws of physics and the behavior of physical systems; formulating quantitative hypotheses; exploring and analyzing the implications of such hypotheses analytically and computationally; and, in some cases, interpreting the results of experiments. Support is given for research and conferences in the following categories: elementary particle physics; nuclear physics; atomic, molecular, optical, and plasma physics; astrophysics and cosmology; gravitational physics, and a broad spectrum of topics in mathematical physics, described below. The effort also includes a considerable number of interdisciplinary grants. In addition, the program supports infrastructure activities such as short- and long-term visitor programs, workshops, and research centers involving the participation of external scientists from universities, national laboratories, and industry, as well as graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
Information for Principal Investigators. The categories listed below have separate Program Directors. These personnel are listed in the MPS/PHY Staff Directory. Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics. The Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics program supports theoretical and computational research in all areas of atomic structure, the molecular structure of small molecules, electron, and atomic collisions, photoionization and photodetachment of electrons from atoms and small molecules, time-dependent interactions with atoms and small molecules, quantum optics, ultracold phenomena in Bose and Fermi gases and quantum information science. Investigations primarily directed toward a theoretical understanding of larger molecules or condensed matter systems should be directed toward the appropriate programs in the Division of Chemistry or the Division of Materials Research. Nuclear Theory. The Nuclear Theory program encompasses the structure and reactions of nuclei, and of hadrons in few-nucleon and nuclear environments, and the quark/gluon substructure expressed by QCD. Supported research includes contributions to broad theoretical advances as well as model building and applications to experimental programs at facilities such as RHIC and Jefferson Laboratory, and to astrophysical phenomena. Elementary Particle Theory. The Elementary Particle Theory program encompasses different theoretical tools for understanding the interaction of elementary particles at different energy scales. These include String Theory, Quantum Field Theory, Lattice Field Theory, Effective Field Theories, and Phenomenology based on the above theoretical tools. The program supports both formal string theory as well as string-theory-inspired model building. However String Theory proposals which are primarily mathematical should consider applying to the Mathematical Physics program. Predictions for upcoming experiments at the LHC involve Supersymmetric Model building, Grand Unified Theories, Extra Dimensions, String Inspired phenomenology as well as high order calculations in the Standard Model (of strong weak and electromagnetic interactions) to sort out what new physics might be discovered at the next generation of accelerators and cosmic ray and neutrino detectors. High precision simulations of QCD processes using lattice gauge theory are also a crucial ingredient for understanding present and future experiments at various collider facilities. Certain aspects of formal string theory are supported in Mathematical Physics. Mathematical Physics Proposals to the Mathematical Physics Program are evaluated by a PHY Mathematical Physics Panel, composed of physicists and mathematicians expert in the many varied aspects of the field. The areas covered include fundamental quantum theory, quantum field theory, string theory, nonlinear dynamics, fluid mechanics, turbulence, chaos and complexity, and statistical physics. The importance of the mathematics is a critical consideration along with the merit and implications for physics of the application. A proposal for which the mathematics is mainly computational or standard, though it could be very sophisticated, may be more competitive for funding in another program. Astrophysics and Cosmology Theory. The Astrophysics and Cosmology Theory program supports proposals that primarily are involved with theoretical particle astrophysics and big-bang cosmology as well as more speculative string theory inspired cosmologies. Understanding the quarks to cosmos connection has been a recent focus of the program as well as better understanding the implications of the fluctuation spectra of the cosmic microwave background. The cosmology and astrophysics research supported by the program is usually associated with people with training in particle theory and encompasses dark matter, dark energy, high energy cosmic rays as well as exotic cosmologies arising from Brane-world and String Theory scenarios. Cosmology and Astrophysics not covered by the above topics is supported by the Astronomy Program in MPS. Gravitational Theory. The Gravitational Theory program supports research on classical and quantum gravity theory, including gravitational wave source simulations and other phenomena associated with strong field gravity and the interface between gravitation and quantum mechanics. Theoretical Plasma Physics. Theoretical plasma physics is supported by the Plasma Physics Program, see that Program Description for more details: (http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503252&org=PHY&from=home)
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NSF Program Description 07-1284
