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Funding SourcesSponsor:Department of the Air Force
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
Support is provided for basic research in the mathematics and space sciences directly
related to the sponsor's needs. Research interest areas include:
OPTIMIZATION AND DISCRETE MATHEMATICS--the goal is to develop mathematical methods for
solving large or complex problems, such as those occurring in logistics, engineering design,
and strategic planning. These problems can often be formulated as mathematical programs.
Therefore, research is directed at new linear and nonlinear programming methods, especially
when formulated for the solution of selected problems. There is a particular interest in
innovative techniques that combine the use of artificial intelligence and operations
research. This emphasis includes interaction between the collaborators, both human and
machine. In addition, it will require new analytic techniques for development of robust
plans under dynamic changes and uncertainty; that is, plans which perform well under a range
of possible scenarios and can be changed to accommodate new conditions with minimal
perturbation. Support is provided for research in discrete event systems, especially as it
relates to the sponsor's transportation,manufacturing, command and control systems, and
battlefield management. The sponsor is also interested in the control of discrete event
systems through models that combine simulation and optimization.
SOFTWARE AND SYSTEMS--develops advanced computing technology to support future needs in battlespace information management. Computing research is sought to meet several challenges: control and integration of the vast amounts of information flowing through battlespace computer networks, protection of friendly information resources, and complexities in software and algorithm development in support of dynamic planning and execution control. In the area of software and algorithm development, the sponsor seeks mathematical approaches for the specification, design, and analysis of distributed software systems. Rigorous mathematical methods, especially those that involve aspects of timing, control, dependability, and security, will be crucial to development of future battlespace information systems. New approaches for overcoming the increasing computational complexity of these systems are essential.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE--supports management of information, and the ability to make decisions based on that information, that are of paramount importance within this program. The key issue that is addressed is how to effectively incorporate all available information, from diverse sources and modalities, into the decision process. The program concentrates on research needed to develop large-scale intelligent systems that can address practical needs of the sponsor. The sponsor is seeking to develop technology that will support decision making. To that end, research is needed to develop intelligent agents capable of gathering information, reducing data to a manageable amount of essential information, and cooperating with other agents to solve problems. Research is also needed to combine artificial intelligence methods with operations research tools to overcome inefficiencies in solving some mission-critical problems (e.g., scheduling in a distributed, dynamic environment). Intelligent tutoring is an area of increased interest. The focus of this effort is to develop efficient computer-mediated tools for instructional delivery both for training and tutoring, with the objective of reducing personnel needs and optimizing tutoring and training. Adaptive teaching systems that model the trainee and attempt to understand his or her responses by simulating these models is one area supported within this program. Research tasks in intelligent tutoring are linked to the Human Resource Laboratory of the Air Force Armstrong Laboratory, where the evaluation and experimentation with actual trainees occurs.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are institutions of higher education and organizations whose primary
purpose is the conduct of scientific research. Funding amounts vary depending on the
individual proposal. Indirect costs are allowed. Application guidelines are available.
Sponsor:Department of the Army
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor, under its Computational and Information Sciences Directorates, seeks proposals
in the following areas: military extensible markup language (milXML); information
science and technology; information assurance and survivable communications; fuzzy
logic; Combat Service Support (CSS) technology applications; atmospheric modeling and
simulation; database technology; software engineering; information infrastructure;
technology for Course of Action (COA) analysis; battlefield environmental research;
scalable computational sciences; knowledge management and business intelligence
systems; and information technology.
Sponsor:Department of the Army
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
Research is sought in the following areas: photonic devices and modules; novel optical
processing algorithms and techniques; senors, actuators, and micro-mechanics; frequency
selective filter; radio frequency (RF) signal processing; sensors; focal plane array
research and development; position location technology; microwave sensors; electro-optical
infrared (EO-IR) image processing; unattended ground sensor (UGS) technology; acoustic
technology; sniper and artillery location technology; field tunable radio frequency (RF)
materials and devices; synthetic aperture radar (SAR) imaging and image exploitation; novel
laser sources; traveling-wave tubes; high-power vacuum electronics RF sources; emerging
electronic technologies investigations; low cost alkaline power sources; three-dimensional
microcircuit packaging; microwave device and analog signal processing research and
development; frequency control; development of multi-spectral, low-observable material;
temperature control and heat transfer (low observables); visual signatures (low
observables); mathematical simulators (low observables); technology integration of low
observables; measuring reduction effectiveness (low obervables); sound and vibration (low
observables); countering low observables; software implementation (low observables); wide
band-gap power devices; directed energy; microsensor technology; wide band gap electronic
devices; RF devices; next generation digital imaging; RF electronics; acousto-optic tunable
filters; luminescent materials and devices for displays; nonlinear optics; micro-devices and
micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS); environmental monitoring utlizing
biological/biomolecular processes celluar and subcelluar bioelectronics; electrochemical
power production and energy storage; passive electromagnetic sensor technology; RF wide band
gap semiconductors/devices; millimeter wave (MMW) phenomenology; electronically scanned
antennas; RF radiometry; multi-function radio frequency technologies; power conditioning and
sources; antimonide materials research; environmental sensing of chemical and biological
substances; and countermeasures to biological and chemical threats.
Sponsor:Department of the Army
Deadline(s):Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for research in the mathematical and computer sciences and
their role in the analysis and modeling issues that arise in military sciences, engineering
and operations. Areas of research include:
APPLIED ANALYSIS--supports research in mathematical modeling and analysis for advanced solid
materials, soil and granular materials, fluid flow, photonic bandgap materials, nonlinear
dynamics and inverse scattering.
COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS--supports research for producing faster, more stable and accurate
solutions to relevant problems in the physical, biological, and engineering sciences, and in
operations. Areas of interest are numerical methods and optimization.
SYSTEMS AND CONTROL--concerns modeling, analysis and design of complex real-time systems,
especially as they relate to the sponsor's problems in distributed command, control, and
communications and in guidance and control of complex semi-automated and automated systems.
Research areas include: control theory, intelligent systems, and the design and control of
smart structures.
SOFTWARE AND KNOWLEDGE-BASED SYSTEMS--addresses the theoretical bases for the analysis,
design, development, and evolution of advanced information-based systems that enable
significant improvements in state-of-the-art engineering for software, software-based
applications, machine learning, knowledge acquisition/representation/synthesis, and
knowledgebases/databases. Currently, the research supported by the program is in software
prototyping, development and evolution, formal methods for software engineering, and
knowledgebase/database sciences.
DISCRETE MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE--supports research needs in discrete mathematics
and theoretical computer science. Research areas include: advanced solid materials, soil and
granular materials, fluid flow, photonic bandgap materials, nonlinear dynamics, inverse
scattering, discrete mathematics, and theoretical computer science. While the descriptions
reflect the current program, there are areas of higher priority among these, including:
nonlinear analysis with emphasis on design of advanced materials, novel algorithmic
approaches for large-scale scientific computing, fast algorithms for real-time applications,
stochastic analysis with emphasis on simulation methodology and numerical methods, symbolic
methods, computational geometry with emphasis on interactive simulation and virtual
prototyping, intelligent systems, large databases/knowledgebases and software systems.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are colleges and universities; educational institutions; for-profit and
nonprofit organizations; private industries; hospitals; and State, local, and Tribal
governments. The Army encourages proposals from historically black colleges and universities
and other minority institutions. Foreign institutions in Europe, Africa, the Middle-East,
and Southwest Asia are eligible. Allowable expenses include salary, equipment, travel, and
indirect costs. Research proposals cover a three-year period and include a brief summary of
work contemplated for each 12-month period. Preapplication consultation is strongly advised.
Applicants submit a short, informal pre-proposal of ideas. For further information in each
of the specific areas of interest, contact: Applied Analysis, Dr. John Lavery at
919-549-4253, e-mail: Lavery@aro-emh1.army.mil; Computational Mathematics, Dr. Stephen
Davis, 919-549-4284, e-mail: Sdavis@aro-emh1.army.mil; Stochastic Analysis, Applied
Probability and Statistics, Dr. Robert Launer, at 919-549-4309, e-mail:
launer@aro-emh1.army.mil; Systems and Control, Dr. Linda Bushnell at 919-549-4319, e-mail:
Bushnell@aro-emh1.army.mil; Software and Knowledge-Based Systems, Dr. David Hislop at
919-549-4255, e-mail: Hislop@aro-emh1.army.mil; and Discrete Mathematics and Computer
Science, Dr. Stephen Davis at 919-549-4284, e-mail: Sdavis@aro-emh1.army.mil. Applicants in
the European hemisphere should send proposals to: U.S. Army European Research Office,
USARDSG-UK, PSC 802, Box 15 FPO AE 09499-1500.
Sponsor:Department of the Army
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
Support is provided to improve the capabilities of U.S. universities to conduct research and
educate scientists and engineers in areas important to national defense. Funds may be used
to purchase instrumentation in support of this research or in the development of new
research capabilities. Areas of interest include the biosciences, chemistry, electronics,
engineering sciences, environmental sciences, mathematical and computer sciences, materials
science, and physics.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are U.S. universities, who must have, at the time of submission, a
current grant or contract, and the instrumentation requested must be in support of research
being presently carried out. Funding will vary from project to project. Applicants must
include a budget that addresses equipment to be purchased and costs, per item and total.
Preapplication consultation is strongly advised. Proposal guidelines are available.
Sponsor:Department of the Army
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
Support is provided for innovative ideas in basic research in biosciences, chemistry,
electronics, engineering sciences, environmental sciences, materials science, mathematical
and computer sciences, and physics. Proposed research may be for the continuation of or the
natural out-growth of experimental or theoretical explorations.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private
industry. Project duration is up to six months; extensions will not be granted. Awards are a
maximum of $20,000. No capital equipment may be purchased. Travel costs may not exceed $500,
and report preparation costs may not exceed $100. Indirect costs are not allowed. Proposal
guidelines are available.
Sponsor:National Science Foundation
Deadline(s):Second Monday in July and January, annually
Objectives:
Grants support the design, development, implementation, and use of information resources and
tools, encouraging new approaches to the management of biological knowledge that render the
collection, maintenance, dissemination and query of the data and information therein of
greater utility to the scientific community.
Improving the informational infrastructure of the biological sciences will require a number of activities. Therefore, the objectives of the program are to encourage: development of new methods and tools for the construction, operation, and access of biological databases, including research into generic database infrastructures designed to be extendible to different biological domains; research into development of new data structures and new data-management systems for biological databases, for example, gene expression databases based on data from "gene-chip" technology; research and development of "metadatabase" architectures for biology, for example, single query interfaces that present data from queries across multiple databases; development of algorithms and software related to the retrieval and analysis of biological information; activities that will facilitate development of biological databases, such as to standardize nomenclature, conceptual information models, and semantic content efforts (e.g., workshops); development (including planning and subsequent design, prototypes, implementation, testing, and distribution) of databases and related software tools crucial for biological research; activities that will facilitate the exchange of ideas among those involved in biological database research; activities (such as workshops, training, and collaborations between computer scientists and biological researchers) that will enhance development and use of information resources; and exploration and research on alternative economic models for long term sustainable support of important community resources.
Eligibility:
Proposals may be submitted by U.S. universities and two- and four-year colleges (including
community colleges) acting on behalf of their faculty members; and by non-profit,
non-academic organizations such as independent museums, observatories, research
laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. that are directly
associated with educational or research activities. Consortia of eligible individuals or
organizations may also apply, but a single individual or organization must accept overall
management responsibility.
Sponsor:CERN
Deadline(s):Second Monday in July, Second Monday in January,
annually
Objectives:
The sponsor offers the use of its research facilities in Switzerland to scientific
associates to participate in its programs covering experimental and theoretical particle
physics, as well as various related activities in applied physics electronics, computing,
and engineering.
The award is open to established scientists, both of member and non-member states. The member states are: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovak Republic, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. No award can be made less than five years after the end date of an earlier CERN paid Associateship or Fellowship. A limited amount of money is available to assist applicants who cannot obtain sufficient funding from other sources, although they are expected to continue to receive their normal salary or a sizeable fraction of it from the home institution. The duration of support is normally one year. Further information is available at the above address.
Sponsor:National Science Foundation
Deadline(s):Varied
Objectives:
The sponsor provides funding for research projects which advance the state of the art in
high-end computing, and bring advanced computing and simulation capabilities to bear on
fundamental problems throughout science and engineering.
The Program will consider proposals dealing with all aspects of high performance computing.
However, in recent years, the program has funded proposals principally in three focus areas:
Software environments and tools--performance evaluation and prediction; application specific
environments; metacomputing and web-based computing; tools for dynamic and adaptive
computations; preprocessors, compilers and run-time systems for high performance computing;
innovative tools for parallel computing. Graphics and visualization--scientific
visualization; applications of virtual reality in scientific computing; remote computing and
remote collaboration; computational steering; innovative uses of visualization in science.
High performance algorithms--parallel numerical algorithms and libraries; algorithm
scalability studies; latency tolerant algorithms; very high performance computing
applications; innovative uses of high performance computing. This list of topics should be
considered representative, rather than exclusive. However, proposals relating to these focus
topics and to combinations of them are especially welcome. In all cases, the relationship to
high performance computing should be made explicit in the proposal.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are U.S. universities and colleges and other nonprofit research
organizations, for support of scientists and engineers.
Sponsor:National Science Foundation
Deadline(s):1st Monday in November annually
Objectives:
The sponsor supports scientific research studies focused on the under-representation of
women and minorities in the information technology workforce (ITW). Research will revolve
around three themes: environment and culture; IT educational continuum; and IT workplace.
Multi-disciplinary collaboration among researchers in IT, the social sciences, and education
is strongly encouraged. Research can address issues at the individual level, at the societal
level, at the institutional level, or across levels of analysis. All proposals should take
into consideration existing relevant research on the IT workforce. Small projects (one to
two investigators) as well as medium-sized multi-site team projects (three to five
investigators) will be supported.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are U.S. colleges and universities; non-profit, non-academic
organizations; for-profit organizations, State and local agencies; and unaffiliated
scientists and engineers. Multi-collaboration between researchers in IT and the social
sciences is strongly encouraged.
Sponsor:National Science Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
In pursuing it's goal of accelerating research and development strategic technologies, the
sponsor supports projects which improve the operational or functional capabilities of the
Internet and related collateral efforts for the benefit of the research and education
community. Areas of support include but are not limited to complex network monitoring,
problem detection and resolution mechanisms; development of automated and advanced network
tools, networked applications tools or network-based middleware; and creation of usable and
widely deployable networking applications that promote collaborative research and
information sharing. Proposed projects should enhance knowledge in unresolved
Internet-related areas of discovery and development. Examples of potential areas of support
are: new approaches for improved performance and reliability of the Internet or networked
information; security mechanisms for access, authentication, privacy, authorization;
management tools for advanced networks; management tools for high performance networking
(QoS delivery, scheduling mechanisms, accounting systems); wireless, satellite and other
alternatives to tethered (wireline) terrestrial network connectivity; implementations of
application-level protocols that improve and facilitate information processing; improved
access and/or utility of networks for research and education.
Restrictions:
Proposals are accepted from colleges, universities, and other non-profit and for-profit
institutions in the United States. In some instances, single investigator projects will be
appropriate; for others, it may be necessary to mount a large team effort. Proposals
involving collaboration with researchers and use of facilities of other countries or
international groups are welcome, provided support is requested only for the U.S. portion of
the collaborative effort. While the full range is eligible for consideration, all proposals
must provide a convincing rationale and justification for the level of effort proposed. Most
awards are anticipated to fall between $50,000-$300,000 per year for up to three years. A
request for projects ranging in size up to $1 million per year for up to three years will be
considered if exceptional circumstances justify it. In all cases, the project must be
designed so that its impact can be felt during the next two- to- five years. Cost sharing is
encouraged. The amount of available funding per year for this activity is expected to be up
to $5 million.
Proposers are strongly encouraged to submit proposals via FastLane. Proposers are strongly encouraged to contact the ANI Program Manager either by phone or e-mail to discuss the possible projects and to ensure that they will fall within the scope of the Internet Technologies activity. This is particularly important for large scale projects. Proposals should be prepared and submitted in accordance with the NSF Grant Proposal Guide (NSF 98-2) and the Proposal Forms Kit (NSF 98-3). Documents are available from the sponsor's web site or from the NSF Clearinghouse, 301-947-2722, pubs@nsf.gov.
Sponsor:National Science Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides funding to supplement current research awards from any of the sponsor's
directorates to assist in the broader dissemination of research results and to promote
science literacy for the general public in an out-of-school setting. The supplement can be
used for any activity that falls within the definition of an informal science education
activity such as media presentations, exhibits, or youth-based activities. The supplement
can be used to disseminate research results, research in progress, or research methods, and
will provide an opportunity for principal investigators to explain in non-technical terms
the methods and/or results of their research to a broad and diverse audience.
Restrictions:
A formal request for a supplement may be submitted at any time but at least four months
prior to the anticipated starting date. The sponsor considers proposals from universities
and colleges; nonprofit, nonacademic organizations; for-profit organizations; state and
local governments; and unaffiliated individuals in the U.S. Recipients of Small Grants for
Exploratory Research; Conference, Symposia, and Workshops; Dissertation Improvement Awards;
and Postdoctoral Fellowships are not eligible. The maximum amount awarded for a supplement
will be $50,000, including indirect costs. The maximum award period is twenty-four months.
The sponsor will award as many as thirty supplements. It is understood that the product
(e.g., exhibit, film, program) will have a life beyond the expiration of the award. Cost
sharing is required and will be considered during review.
Prior to submitting a formal request, an interested Principal Investigator (PI) first will
need to contact his/her Program Director who in turn will direct the PI to the appropriate
program director in the Informal Science Education Program. Application forms are included
in the sponsor's Grant Proposal Guide (NSF 00-2), available from the NSF Publications
Clearinghouse, 301-947-2722, pubs@nsf.gov. Proposal submission via FastLane is required.
Sponsor:
Objectives:
Special equipment and assistance are provided to encourage scientists and engineers with
disabilities to participate fully in all of the sponsor's programs. The goals of this
program are to reduce or remove barriers to participation in research and training by
physically disabled individuals, and to encourage disabled individuals to pursue careers in
science and engineering by stimulating development and demonstration of special equipment
that facilitates their work performance.
Restrictions:
Supplemental requests may be submitted at any time. Otherwise, requests should be submitted
in conjunction with the appropriate deadline date of the specific NSF program. Two to three
months should be allowed for processing. Individuals with disabilities eligible for support
include principal investigators, other senior personnel, postdoctoral associates, other
professionals, and graduate and undergraduate students.
Funds are provided only in conjunction with awards resulting from the regular NSF competition. Funds may be requested to purchase special equipment, modify equipment, or provide services required specifically for the work to be undertaken. Equipment or assistance which compensate in a general way for the disabling condition are not allowed. No maximum amount has been set for requests. Requests for support may be included in the original proposal submitted to a Foundation program, or submitted as a separate request for supplemental funding for an existing grant. Indirect costs are not allowed on requests solely for the support of equipment or construction of facilities. Proposals should be prepared and submitted in accordance with the Grant Proposal Guide (NSF 00-2), available from the NSF Publications Clearinghouse, 703-306-1130, pubs@nsf.gov; or from http://www.nsf.gov.
Sponsor:National Science Foundation
Deadline(s):TBA
Objectives:
The program seeks to broaden the participation of girls and young women in all fields of
science, mathematics, engineering and technology (SMET) education by supporting research,
demonstration, and dissemination projects that will lead to change in education policy and
practice. Typical projects will investigate gender-related differences in learning;
gender-related differences in educational experience, interest, and performance; and
pedagogical approaches and teaching styles that are gender-neutral or encouraging to female
students. The findings and outcomes of the program will lead to understanding, for example,
how to maintain the interest of girls in science past middle school, how to bring more girls
into elective high school mathematics and advanced placement science courses, and how to
increase enrollments in undergraduate studies in SMET, particularly in physical sciences,
engineering and computer sciences.
Eligibility:
Organizations eligible to submit proposals include universities and colleges; nonprofit,
non-academic institutions; and State and local governments. For-profit organizations may be
included as collaborators. Only one proposal may be submitted per institution per
competition. An institution may not, in the same competition, submit as the primary
performer and at the same time participate in another proposal as a collaborator.
Sponsor:National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objections:
The sponsor provides support for the submission of unique and innovative unsolicited
proposals which will further the Agency's mission. In general, the unsolicited approach is
most appropriate for research of a fundamental nature which has potential for advancing the
state of the art in a particular area, contributes to knowledge of a specific phenomenon, or
provides fundamental advances in engineering or the sciences.
At the Ames Research Center, unsolicited research proposals will be accepted in the following areas: Advanced Instrumentation; Advanced Life Support; Aeronautics; Aerothermal Materials and Structures; Aerothermodynamics; Aircraft Conceptual Design; Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics; Atmospheric Physics; Bioregenerative Life Support; Computational Fluid Dynamics; Computational Materials Science; Control Algorithm for Wind Tunnel Support Systems; Earth Atmospheric Chemistry and Dynamics; Ecosystem Science; Ecosystem Science and Technology; Engineering and Technical Services; Experimental Aerodynamics; Extravehicular Systems Research and Technology; Flight Research; HighSpeed Computer Architectures; Human Factors; Hypersonics; Infrared Astronomy and Astrophysics; Infrared Astronomy Projects and Technology Development; Neuroscience; Physical-Chemical Closed Loop Life Support; Planetary Biology; Planetary Science Rotary Wing Aeromechanics; Rotorcraft Technology; Scientific Visualization and Interactive ComputerGraphics; Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence; Solar System Exploration; Space Biology; Space Physiology; Space Projects; Spacecraft Data Systems; Telecommunications; Theoretical Astrophysics; Turbulence Physics; Unsteady Viscous Flows; Wind Tunnel Automation; and Wind Tunnel Composite Applications.
Restrictions:
There are no specific dates for the submission of unsolicited proposals. However, funding
availability is greater during the start of the Government's fiscal year cycle beginning
October 1 of each year. All proposals should be submitted at least six months in advance of
the desired starting date. Eligible applicants are educational, nonprofit, industry and
for-profit private sector institutions. Foreign organizations are also eligible.
Collaborative applications are also acceptable; however the proposal should be submitted by
only one of the organizations. Proposals must state the funding level being requested
accompanied by a cost plan with sufficient detail to permit an understanding of the basis of
the funding request. As applicable, include separate cost estimates for the following:
salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for each participant; equipment; expendable materials
and supplies; services; domestic and foreign travel; ADP expenses; publication or page
charges; consultants; subcontracts with budget breakdowns; other miscellaneous identifiable
direct costs; and indirect costs. By statute, cost sharing is usually required on contracts
for basic or applied research projects resulting from unsolicited proposals. However,
colleges and universities need not propose cost sharing.
The sponsor advises that contact between the proposer and NASA technical personnel is encouraged before an extensive effort is expended in preparing a detailed proposal. Organizations or individuals desiring more specific information relative to unsolicited proposals should contact the procurement office of the NASA Field Installation (listed above) or NASA Headquarters, Contract Management Division, Code HK, Washington, DC 20546-0001, phone 202-358-2090.
Sponsor:National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for the submission of unique and innovative unsolicited
proposals which will further the Agency's mission. In general, the unsolicited approach is
most appropriate for research of a fundamental nature which has potential for advancing the
state of the art in a particular area, contributes to knowledge of a specific phenomenon, or
provides fundamental advances in engineering or the sciences. NASA's Jet Propulsion
Laboratory is NASA's lead center for Solar System exploration with robotic spacecraft. The
laboratory has become the largest supplier of instruments to the Earth Observing System
under NASA's Mission to Planet Earth. JPL also conducts advanced research and development
tasks for NASA and is responsible for management and operation of the Deep Space Network. In
addition, JPL conducts selected projects to develop and apply new technologies to the
solution of problems on Earth as well as in space, including research and development in
microelectronics, supercomputing and spacecraft power systems. Supporting research and
advanced development have been conducted in electric propulsion, aero-thermodynamics, fluid
physics and electrophysics, applied mathematics, space power generation, optical and radio
astronomy, planetary atmospheres, fields and particles, long-range communications, guidance
and control, and systems simulation and analysis techniques.
Restrictions:
There are no specific dates for the submission of unsolicited proposals. However, funding
availability is greater during the start of the Government's fiscal year cycle beginning
October 1 of each year. All proposals should be submitted at least six months in advance of
the desired starting date.
Eligible applicants are educational, nonprofit, industry and for-profit private sector
institutions. Foreign organizations are also eligible. Collaborative applications are also
acceptable; however the proposal should be submitted by only one of the organizations.
Proposals must state the funding level being requested accompanied by a cost plan with sufficient detail to permit an understanding of the basis of the funding request. As applicable, include separate cost estimates for the following: salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for each participant; equipment; expendable materials and supplies; services; domestic and foreign travel; ADP expenses; publication or page charges; consultants; subcontracts with budget breakdowns; other miscellaneous identifiable direct costs; and indirect costs. By statute, cost sharing is usually required on contracts for basic or applied research projects resulting from unsolicited proposals. However, colleges and universities need not propose cost sharing. The sponsor advises that contact between the proposer and NASA technical personnel is encouraged before an extensive effort is expended in preparing a detailed proposal. Organizations or individuals desiring more specific information relative to unsolicited proposals should contact the procurement office of the NASA Field Installation (listed above) or NASA Headquarters, Contract Management Division, Code HK, Washington, DC 20546-0001. phone 202-358-2090.
Sponsor:National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for the submission of unique and innovative unsolicited
proposals which will further the Agency's mission. In general, the unsolicited approach is
most appropriate for research of a fundamental nature which has potential for advancing the
state of the art in a particular area, contributes to knowledge of a specific phenomenon, or
provides fundamental advances in engineering or the sciences. At the Stennis Space Center,
unsolicited research proposals will be accepted in the following areas:
Active and Passive Nonintrusive Remote Sensing of Propulsion Test Parameters; Advanced
Propulsion Systems Testing; Application of Parallel Computing to Data Analysis;
Computational Modeling and Simulation; Cryogenic Instrumentation and Cryogenic, High
Pressure, and Ultra High Pressure Fluid Systems; Earth Observation Technology; Environmental
Impact from Propulsion System Testing; Ground Test Facilities Technology; Leak Detection,
Sensors, Quantification and Visualization; LOX/GOX Compatible Materials; Material and Fluid
Science; Nondestructive Test and Evaluation; Propellant and Pressurants Conservation,
Recycling and Energy Conservation; Propulsion System Testing Techniques, Simulation,
Modeling, and Methodologies; Propulsion Test Data Acquisition Systems; Spectroscopy
Technology for Propulsion System Testing; Thermal Protection and Insulation Systems; and
Vehicle Health Management/Rocket Exhaust Plume Diagnosis.
Restrictions:
There are no specific dates for the submission of unsolicited proposals. However, funding
availability is greater during the start of the Government's fiscal year cycle beginning
October 1 of each year. All proposals should be submitted at least six months in advance of
the desired starting date. Eligible applicants are educational, nonprofit, industry and
for-profit private sector institutions. Foreign organizations are also eligible.
Collaborative applications are also acceptable; however the proposal should be submitted by
only one of the organizations. Proposals must state the funding level being requested
accompanied by a cost plan with sufficient detail to permit an understanding of the basis of
the funding request. As applicable, include separate cost estimates for the following:
salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for each participant; equipment; expendable materials
and supplies; services; domestic and foreign travel; ADP expenses; publication or page
charges; consultants; subcontracts with budget breakdowns; other miscellaneous identifiable
direct costs; and indirect costs. By statute, cost sharing is usually required on contracts
for basic or applied research projects resulting from unsolicited proposals. However,
colleges and universities need not propose cost sharing.
The sponsor advises that contact between the proposer and NASA technical personnel is encouraged before an extensive effort is expended in preparing a detailed proposal. Organizations or individuals desiring more specific information relative to unsolicited proposals should contact the procurement office of the NASA Field Installation (listed above) or NASA Headquarters, Contract Management Division, Code HK, Washington, DC 20546-0001, phone 202-358-2090.
Sponsor:National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for the submission of unique and innovative unsolicited
proposals which will further the Agency's mission. In general, the unsolicited
approach is most appropriate for research of a fundamental nature which has potential
for advancing the state of the art in a particular area, contributes to knowledge of a
specific phenomenon, or provides fundamental advances in engineering or the sciences.
At the Lewis Research Center, unsolicited research proposals will be accepted in the
following areas:
Advanced Composite Mechanics; Aerospace Applications of High Temperature
Superconductivity; Aircraft Icing; Aircraft Power Transfer Technology; Aircraft
Propulsion Systems Analysis; Ceramic Matrix Composites; Computational Fluid Mechanics;
Computational Structures Technology; Computational Technology; Concurrent Engineering
Simulation; Controls and Dynamics; Digital Systems Technology; Electrochemical Space
and Storage; Emissions Technology; Environmental Durability of Advanced Materials;
Experimental Fluid Mechanics; Fan/Propeller Aerodynamics and Acoustics; High
Performance Aircraft Propulsion Technology; High Performance Computing and
Communications/Numerical Propulsion Simulation; High Temperature Electronics
Technology; Hypersonic Propulsion Technology; InSpace Technology Experiments;
Instrumentation and Sensors; Liquid Rocket Propulsion; Low Noise Nozzle Technology;
Low Thrust Propulsion Fundamentals; Metal Matrix and Intermetallic Matrix Composites;
Microgravity Materials Science; Microgravity Science and Applications; MMIC
Technology; Molecular Computational Fluid Dynamics; Phased Array Antenna Technology;
Photovoltaic Space Systems; Polymers and Polymer Matrix Composites; Power Materials
Technology; Power Systems Technology; Probabilistic Structural Mechanics; Rocket
Engine System Monitoring; Solar Dynamic Power Systems; Structural Analysis and Life
Prediction; Structural Dynamics; Structural Integrity; Thermal Management Technologies
for Space Power Systems; Tribiology; Turbine Engine Technology; and Vacuum
Electronics.
Restrictions:
There are no specific dates for the submission of unsolicited proposals. However,
funding availability is greater during the start of the Government's fiscal year cycle
beginning October 1 of each year. All proposals should be submitted at least six
months in advance of the desired starting date. Eligible applicants are educational,
nonprofit, industry and for-profit private sector institutions. Foreign organizations
are also eligible. Collaborative applications are also acceptable; however the
proposal should be submitted by only one of the organizations. Proposals must state
the funding level being requested accompanied by a cost plan with sufficient detail to
permit an understanding of the basis of the funding request. As applicable, include
separate cost estimates for the following: salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for
each participant; equipment; expendable materials and supplies; services; domestic and
foreign travel; ADP expenses; publication or page charges; consultants; subcontracts
with budget breakdowns; other miscellaneous identifiable direct costs; and indirect
costs. By statute, cost sharing is usually required on contracts for basic or applied
research projects resulting from unsolicited proposals. However, colleges and
universities need not propose cost sharing.
The sponsor advises that contact between the proposer and NASA technical personnel is encouraged before an extensive effort is expended in preparing a detailed proposal. Organizations or individuals desiring more specific information relative to unsolicited proposals should contact the procurement office of the NASA Field Installation (listed above) or NASA Headquarters, Contract Management Division, Code HK, Washington, DC 20546-0001, phone 202-358-2090.
Sponsor:National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for the submission of unique and innovative unsolicited
proposals which will further the Agency's mission. In general, the unsolicited approach is
most appropriate for research of a fundamental nature which has potential for advancing the
state of the art in a particular area, contributes to knowledge of a specific phenomenon, or
provides fundamental advances in engineering or the sciences.
At the Johnson Space Center, unsolicited research proposals will be accepted in the following areas: Advanced Extravehicular (EVA) Systems; Advanced Software Technology; Biomedical and Nutritional Research; Biotechnology and Bioprocessing; Computer Graphics Research; Endocrine Biochemistry; Environmental Physiology/Biophysics Research; Exercise Physiology; Flight Data Systems; Guidance, Navigation, and Control; Immune Responses to Space Flight; Intelligent Robotics; Life Support Systems; Orbital Debris; Pharmacokinetics Research; Physiologic Research; Planetary Materials Analysis; Propulsion and Power; Psychological Research; Regenerative Life Support Systems; Risk Management; Robotic Applications; Robotic Simulation; Space Food Development; Space Radiation; Space Station Systems; Spacecraft Thermal Management Systems; Technology Development for New Initiatives; Telerobotics and Autonomous Robotic Systems; and Tracking and Communications.
Restrictions:
There are no specific dates for the submission of unsolicited proposals. However, funding
availability is greater during the start of the Government's fiscal year cycle beginning
October 1 of each year. All proposals should be submitted at least six months in advance of
the desired starting date.
Eligible applicants are educational, nonprofit, industry and for-profit private sector
institutions. Foreign organizations are also eligible. Collaborative applications are also
acceptable; however the proposal should be submitted by only one of the organizations.
Proposals must state the funding level being requested accompanied by a cost plan with sufficient detail to permit an understanding of the basis of the funding request. As applicable, include separate cost estimates for the following: salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for each participant; equipment; expendable materials and supplies; services; domestic and foreign travel; ADP expenses; publication or page charges; consultants; subcontracts with budget breakdowns; other miscellaneous identifiable direct costs; and indirect costs. By statute, cost sharing is usually required on contracts for basic or applied research projects resulting from unsolicited proposals. However, colleges and universities need not propose cost sharing. The sponsor advises that contact between the proposer and NASA technical personnel is encouraged before an extensive effort is expended in preparing a detailed proposal. Organizations or individuals desiring more specific information relative to unsolicited proposals should contact the procurement office of the NASA Field Installation (listed above) or NASA Headquarters, Contract Management Division, Code HK, Washington, DC 20546-0001, phone 202-358-2090.
Sponsor:National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for the submission of unique and innovative unsolicited
proposals which will further the Agency's mission. In general, the unsolicited approach is
most appropriate for research of a fundamental nature which has potential for advancing the
state of the art in a particular area, contributes to knowledge of a specific phenomenon, or
provides fundamental advances in engineering or the sciences. At the Kennedy Space Center,
unsolicited research proposals will be accepted in the following areas: Artificial
Intelligence/Expert Systems; Atmospheric Science; CELSS Research; Communications/Fiber
Optics; Computer Aided Engineering; Computer Science; Earth Sciences Advanced Programs;
Engineering Advanced Programs; Flight Hardware Evaluation; Fluids; Industrial/Business
Management; Industrial Engineering; Instrumentation and Hazardous Gas Monitoring; Life
Sciences; Life Sciences Education; Material Science; Remote Monitoring and Control; Quality
Engineering; and Systems Safety.
Restrictions:
There are no specific dates for the submission of unsolicited proposals. However, funding
availability is greater during the start of the Government's fiscal year cycle beginning
October 1 of each year. All proposals should be submitted at least six months in advance of
the desired starting date.
Eligible applicants are educational, nonprofit, industry and for-profit private sector
institutions. Foreign organizations are also eligible. Collaborative applications are also
acceptable; however the proposal should be submitted by only one of the organizations.
Sponsor:National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides opportunities for experienced investigators to collaborate with NASA
scientists and engineers on problems of mutual interest at the Institute for Computer
Applications in Science and Engineering (ICASE), located at the NASA Langley Research
Center. ICASE conducts unclassified basic research in applied and numerical mathematics,
including numerical analysis and algorithm development; theoretical, computational, and
experimental research in fluid mechanics in areas of interest to LaRC, including acoustics
and combustion; and computer science and parallel computing. The sponsor helps promote
cooperative research activities among scientists and their institutions, and in addition,
enhances communication among researchers in related disciplines by providing an academic
setting within which academic and industrial scientists can collaborate with the sponsor's
scientists and engineers on problems of mutual interest. Categories of current ICASE
research include:
Applied and Numerical Mathematics--involves the theory of fluid flow, multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO), and control theory. Numerical analysis of the Navier-Stokes equations and approximations thereof involves providing error bounds, stability and convergence proofs, farfield boundary conditions, high-accuracy discretizations from spectral methods and compact difference schemes, multiresolution and adaptive methods for problems with multiple scales, and solution techniques such as multigrid and convergence acceleration. In control theory the topics of interest include computational and theoretical questions in parameter estimation, identification and control, with emphasis on distributed systems including partial and delay differential equations. Other applications pertain to optimization of noise suppression devices, fluid dynamic control, combustion control, and integration of control into the multidisciplinary design environment. The MDO program covers both theoretical and computational aspects with the single aim of making the MDO technology practicable to industrial and scientific users. The results on robustness, convergence, and applicability to specific problems are important to make such formulations and algorithms of wide practical use. MDO gives rise to difficult nonlinear programming problems. Nonlinear mixed integer programming problems are also common in MDO.
Computer Science--consists of three principal areas, including parallel algorithm design, systems software, including design of languages and tools for parallels computing, and performance analysis. The goal of the parallel numerical algorithms group is to accelerate and enhance the use of high performance parallel computing at NASA and beyond by: evaluating the parallel scalability of currently important algorithms in scientific and engineering computation, both theoretically and experimentally; developing new algorithms with efficiency trade-offs guided by knowledge of both architectural limitations and mathematical theory; and demonstrating the practicality of implementation of such algorithms on networks of workstations and parallel supercomputers. The goal of systems software research is to provide support for porting scientific codes to parallel and heterogeneous environments. The goal of data visualization research is to develop techniques which will allow scientists and engineers to more readily understand the large data sets produced by complex simulations. Research areas include parallel rendering algorithms, integration of visualization with parallel applications, visualization and feature extraction for turbulent flows, visualization of high-dimensional, time-varying, and unstructured data, and interactive exploration of complex data. In performance analysis, the focus is on predicting the behavior of parallel algorithms and architectures.
Restrictions:
Appointments are available to candidates with at least ten years of experience after the
Ph.D. Qualifications should be equivalent to those of a full professor at one of the leading
universities. There are no citizenship restrictions.
Financial assistance, including stipends and travel-relocation allowances, is available.
Stipends at the institute are competitive with academic salaries. Specific arrangements are
made on an individual basis in order to accommodate the particular requirements for each
appointee. Proposal guidelines are available.
Sponsor:National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides opportunities for experienced investigators to collaborate with NASA
scientists and engineers on problems of mutual interest at the Institute for Computer
Applications in Science and Engineering (ICASE), located at the NASA Langley Research
Center. ICASE conducts unclassified basic research in applied and numerical mathematics,
including numerical analysis and algorithm development; theoretical, computational, and
experimental research in fluid mechanics in areas of interest to LaRC, including acoustics
and combustion; and computer science and parallel computing. The sponsor helps promote
cooperative research activities among scientists and their institutions, and in addition,
enhances communication among researchers in related disciplines by providing an academic
setting within which academic and industrial scientists can collaborate with the sponsor's
scientists and engineers on problems of mutual interest. Categories of current ICASE
research include:
Applied and Numerical Mathematics--involves the theory of fluid flow, multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO), and control theory. Numerical analysis of the Navier-Stokes equations and approximations thereof involves providing error bounds, stability and convergence proofs, farfield boundary conditions, high-accuracy discretizations from spectral methods and compact difference schemes, multiresolution and adaptive methods for problems with multiple scales, and solution techniques such as multigrid and convergence acceleration. In control theory the topics of interest include computational and theoretical questions in parameter estimation, identification and control, with emphasis on distributed systems including partial and delay differential equations. Other applications pertain to optimization of noise suppression devices, fluid dynamic control, combustion control, and integration of control into the multidisciplinary design environment. The MDO program covers both theoretical and computational aspects with the single aim of making the MDO technology practicable to industrial and scientific users. The results on robustness, convergence, and applicability to specific problems are important to make such formulations and algorithms of wide practical use. MDO gives rise to difficult nonlinear programming problems. Nonlinear mixed integer programming problems are also common in MDO.
Computer Science--consists of three principal areas, including parallel algorithm design, systems software, including design of languages and tools for parallels computing, and performance analysis. The goal of the parallel numerical algorithms group is to accelerate and enhance the use of high performance parallel computing at NASA and beyond by: evaluating the parallel scalability of currently important algorithms in scientific and engineering computation, both theoretically and experimentally; developing new algorithms with efficiency trade-offs guided by knowledge of both architectural limitations and mathematical theory; and demonstrating the practicality of implementation of such algorithms on networks of workstations and parallel supercomputers. The goal of systems software research is to provide support for porting scientific codes to parallel and heterogeneous environments. The goal of data visualization research is to develop techniques which will allow scientists and engineers to more readily understand the large data sets produced by complex simulations. Research areas include parallel rendering algorithms, integration of visualization with parallel applications, visualization and feature extraction for turbulent flows, visualization of high-dimensional, time-varying, and unstructured data, and interactive exploration of complex data. In performance analysis, the focus is on predicting the behavior of parallel algorithms and architectures.
Restrictions:
Appointments for staff scientist appointments are available for recent Ph.D. recipients
without other institutional affiliations who show unusual promise. There are no citizenship
restrictions. Appointments are provided for two years with renewals possible in exceptional
cases. Financial assistance, including stipends and travel-relocation allowances, is
available. Stipends are competitive with academic salaries. Specific arrangements are made
on an individual basis in order to accommodate the particular requirements of each
appointee. Proposal guidelines are available.
Sponsor:National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides opportunities for experienced investigators to collaborate with NASA
scientists and engineers on problems of mutual interest at the Institute for Computer
Applications in Science and Engineering (ICASE), located at the NASA Langley Research
Center. ICASE conducts unclassified basic research in applied and numerical mathematics,
including numerical analysis and algorithm development; theoretical, computational, and
experimental research in fluid mechanics in areas of interest to LaRC, including acoustics
and combustion; and computer science and parallel computing. The sponsor helps promote
cooperative research activities among scientists and their institutions, and in addition,
enhances communication among researchers in related disciplines by providing an academic
setting within which academic and industrial scientists can collaborate with the sponsor's
scientists and engineers on problems of mutual interest. Categories of current ICASE
research include:
Applied and Numerical Mathematics--involves the theory of fluid flow, multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO), and control theory. Numerical analysis of the Navier-Stokes equations and approximations thereof involves providing error bounds, stability and convergence proofs, farfield boundary conditions, high-accuracy discretizations from spectral methods and compact difference schemes, multiresolution and adaptive methods for problems with multiple scales, and solution techniques such as multigrid and convergence acceleration. In control theory the topics of interest include computational and theoretical questions in parameter estimation, identification and control, with emphasis on distributed systems including partial and delay differential equations. Other applications pertain to optimization of noise suppression devices, fluid dynamic control, combustion control, and integration of control into the multidisciplinary design environment. The MDO program covers both theoretical and computational aspects with the single aim of making the MDO technology practicable to industrial and scientific users. The results on robustness, convergence, and applicability to specific problems are important to make such formulations and algorithms of wide practical use. MDO gives rise to difficult nonlinear programming problems. Nonlinear mixed integer programming problems are also common in MDO.
Computer Science--consists of three principal areas, including parallel algorithm design, systems software, including design of languages and tools for parallels computing, and performance analysis. The goal of the parallel numerical algorithms group is to accelerate and enhance the use of high performance parallel computing at NASA and beyond by: evaluating the parallel scalability of currently important algorithms in scientific and engineering computation, both theoretically and experimentally; developing new algorithms with efficiency trade-offs guided by knowledge of both architectural limitations and mathematical theory; and demonstrating the practicality of implementation of such algorithms on networks of workstations and parallel supercomputers. The goal of systems software research is to provide support for porting scientific codes to parallel and heterogeneous environments. The goal of data visualization research is to develop techniques which will allow scientists and engineers to more readily understand the large data sets produced by complex simulations. Research areas include parallel rendering algorithms, integration of visualization with parallel applications, visualization and feature extraction for turbulent flows, visualization of high-dimensional, time-varying, and unstructured data, and interactive exploration of complex data. In performance analysis, the focus is on predicting the behavior of parallel algorithms and architectures.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are researchers, including Ph.D.s, and graduate students. There are no
citizenship restrictions. Approximately fifty to seventy-five researchers are hosted, for
varying lengths of time during the summer, depending on the availability of funds and space.
Proposal guidelines are available. Interested researchers should contact the Director during
the winter, for information on dates and nature of activities offered.
Sponsor:National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides opportunities for experienced investigators to collaborate with NASA
scientists and engineers on problems of mutual interest at the Institute for Computer
Applications in Science and Engineering (ICASE), located at the NASA Langley Research
Center. ICASE conducts unclassified basic research in applied and numerical mathematics,
including numerical analysis and algorithm development; theoretical, computational, and
experimental research in fluid mechanics in areas of interest to LaRC, including acoustics
and combustion; and computer science and parallel computing. The sponsor helps promote
cooperative research activities among scientists and their institutions, and in addition,
enhances communication among researchers in related disciplines by providing an academic
setting within which academic and industrial scientists can collaborate with the sponsor's
scientists and engineers on problems of mutual interest. Categories of current ICASE
research include:
Applied and Numerical Mathematics--involves the theory of fluid flow, multidisciplinary design optimization (MDO), and control theory. Numerical analysis of the Navier-Stokes equations and approximations thereof involves providing error bounds, stability and convergence proofs, farfield boundary conditions, high-accuracy discretizations from spectral methods and compact difference schemes, multiresolution and adaptive methods for problems with multiple scales, and solution techniques such as multigrid and convergence acceleration. In control theory the topics of interest include computational and theoretical questions in parameter estimation, identification and control, with emphasis on distributed systems including partial and delay differential equations. Other applications pertain to optimization of noise suppression devices, fluid dynamic control, combustion control, and integration of control into the multidisciplinary design environment. The MDO program covers both theoretical and computational aspects with the single aim of making the MDO technology practicable to industrial and scientific users. The results on robustness, convergence, and applicability to specific problems are important to make such formulations and algorithms of wide practical use. MDO gives rise to difficult nonlinear programming problems. Nonlinear mixed integer programming problems are also common in MDO.
Computer Science--consists of three principal areas, including parallel algorithm design, systems software, including design of languages and tools for parallels computing, and performance analysis. The goal of the parallel numerical algorithms group is to accelerate and enhance the use of high performance parallel computing at NASA and beyond by: evaluating the parallel scalability of currently important algorithms in scientific and engineering computation, both theoretically and experimentally; developing new algorithms with efficiency trade-offs guided by knowledge of both architectural limitations and mathematical theory; and demonstrating the practicality of implementation of such algorithms on networks of workstations and parallel supercomputers. The goal of systems software research is to provide support for porting scientific codes to parallel and heterogeneous environments. The goal of data visualization research is to develop techniques which will allow scientists and engineers to more readily understand the large data sets produced by complex simulations. Research areas include parallel rendering algorithms, integration of visualization with parallel applications, visualization and feature extraction for turbulent flows, visualization of high-dimensional, time-varying, and unstructured data, and interactive exploration of complex data. In performance analysis, the focus is on predicting the behavior of parallel algorithms and architectures.
Restrictions:
Appointments are available to experienced investigators, generally at the associate or full
professor level, or the equivalent, while on leave from another institution. Visits during
sabbatical leaves are especially encouraged. There are no citizenship restrictions.
Financial assistance, including stipends and travel-relocation allowances, is available.
Stipends at the institute are competitive with academic salaries. Specific arrangements are
made on an individual basis in order to accommodate the particular requirements of each
appointee. The length of the visit may vary from a few weeks to a year.
Proposal guidelines are available.
Sponsor:National Aeronautics & Space Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for the submission of unique and innovative unsolicited
proposals which will further the Agency's mission. In general, the unsolicited approach is
most appropriate for research of a fundamental nature which has potential for advancing the
state of the art in a particular area, contributes to knowledge of a specific phenomenon, or
provides fundamental advances in engineering or the sciences. At the Langley Research
Center, unsolicited research proposals will be accepted in the following areas: Advanced
Aircraft Systems; Advanced Computational Capability; Advanced Propulsion Capability;
Advanced Sensor Systems; Aerocoustics; Aerobraking; Aerodynamics and Aerothermodynamic
Experiments; Analysis and Interpretation of Constituent and Temperature Data for the Middle
Atmosphere; Climate Research Program; Computer Science; Configuration Definition for the
Evolution of Space Station; Earth Radiation Budget Experiment (ERBE); Electromagnetics,
Antennas, and Microwave Systems; Electronic and Information Systems; Entry Fluid Physics;
Facilities Engineering; First Lunar Outpost; Fluid Physics; General Aviation; Halogen
Occultation Experiment (HALOE); High Speed Aircraft Human Factors; InSpace Technology
Experiments; Lunar Rover Robotics Missions; Materials Characterization Technology;
Measurement Science and Instrument Technology; Measurements of Air Pollution from Satellites
(MAPS); Propulsion Space
Controls and Guidance; Space Exploration Initiative; Space Systems Technology; Stratospheric
Aerosol and Gas Experiment (SAGE); Structures (Aero); Structures (Space); Subsystem Growth
Requirements for Space Station ;Systems Engineering; Transport Aircraft; Transportation
Systems; Tropospheric Chemistry Research Program; and Upper Atmospheric Research Program.
Restrictions:
There are no specific dates for the submission of unsolicited proposals. However, funding
availability is greater during the start of the Government's fiscal year cycle beginning
October 1 of each year. All proposals should be submitted at least six months in advance of
the desired starting date. Eligible applicants are educational, nonprofit, industry and
for-profit private sector institutions. Foreign organizations are also eligible.
Collaborative applications are also acceptable; however the proposal should be submitted by
only one of the organizations. Proposals must state the funding level being requested
accompanied by a cost plan with sufficient detail to permit an understanding of the basis of
the funding request. As applicable, include separate cost estimates for the following:
salaries, wages, and fringe benefits for each participant; equipment; expendable materials
and supplies; services; domestic and foreign travel; ADP expenses; publication or page
charges; consultants; subcontracts with budget breakdowns; other miscellaneous identifiable
direct costs; and indirect costs. By statute, cost sharing is usually required on contracts
for basic or applied research projects resulting from unsolicited proposals. However,
colleges and universities need not propose cost sharing.
The sponsor advises that contact between the proposer and NASA technical personnel is encouraged before an extensive effort is expended in preparing a detailed proposal. Organizations or individuals desiring more specific information relative to unsolicited proposals should contact the procurement office of the NASA Field Installation (listed above) or NASA Headquarters, Contract Management Division, Code HK, Washington, DC 20546-0001, phone 202-358-2090.
Sponsor:National Human Genome Research Institute
Deadline(s):02/15/2003,04/26/2003,07/15/2003,09/21/2003
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for the Advanced Development of high-throughput technologies
for genomic research. This program will address technologies for which proof-of-principle
already has been demonstrated, but for which additional support is needed for development
into robust, efficient tools for use in publicly supported, high-throughput genomics
laboratories. This program will support Advanced Development for methods, hardware
(instrumentation), and software. The initial emphasis of the program will be on DNA
sequencing technologies. The program is intended to promote the implementation of new
technologies in large-scale data production laboratories engaged in the public Human Genome
Project (HGP) effort, through adequately supported collaborations between teams of
investigators having appropriate expertise. At present, DNA sequencing is the process that
has been scaled up most effectively to production levels and therefore this program will
focus on DNA sequencing technologies. As other processes, such as the discovery and scoring
of DNA sequence variation, are scaled up, the sponsor will consider accepting applications
for Advanced Development projects for these processes.
To be suitable for support under this program, a technology must have been developed to the stage that proof-of-principle has been demonstrated, but additional effort will be needed to make it robust, reliable and capable of producing high quality data in one or more data production centers engaged in the public HGP effort. To warrant the investment that will be needed to accomplish the goals of the Advanced Development program, the technologies involved must be able to contribute to decreasing the cost and to increasing the throughput of the production process, while maintaining the requisite data accuracy, relative to the state-of-the-art when the application was submitted, and to improvements in that state-of-the-art that are anticipated to arise from other quarters. This program will support the range of activities required to drive technologies from the proof-of-principle stage to their implementation in one or more of the public HGP large-scale sequencing facilities. These activities include (this list is not intended to be exhaustive): designing and fabricating prototype instruments and/or software, based on existing breadboard devices; testing of methods, software, and prototypes at appropriate, increasing scale, using appropriate 'control' and 'real' biological samples or data; engineering refinements to address robustness, reliability, cost, and manufacturability; redesign and fabrication of pre-commercial, functional prototypes that can be used in production laboratories; and acquisition of the data needed to demonstrate that the technology can be exported effectively to other centers. The sponsor anticipates that an Advanced Development project will not result directly in a commercial-grade product. Therefore, applicants must present a plan to support/maintain the hardware and software that results from the project, while it remains pre-commercial but in use in the publicly supported laboratories. Also, a plan for technology dissemination beyond a small number of selected publicly-supported production centers would strengthen the application.
Eligibility:
Applications from foreign institutions will not be accepted, however, subcontracts to
foreign institutions will be considered. Accomplishing these activities will require the
participation of multidisciplinary teams that will include expertise such as technology
developers, engineers, computer scientists, and users of related technologies who have
extensive experience in high volume data production. In particular, it is essential that
the collaborative team must include a group of users who are experienced in high-throughput
data production. P.I.s will be required to participate in one workshop per year.
Participation in these workshops will be a condition of the award.
Sponsor:National Human Genome Research Institute
Deadline(s):TBA
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for highly qualified scientists seeking careers in
interdisciplinary genomic research and analysis. These K01 awards are intended to foster
the career development of individuals with expertise in scientific disciplines that would
further technological developments critical to the success of the Human Genome Program and
the understanding of the genetic basis of diseases. The purpose is to recruit scientists
interested in and capable of interdisciplinary research in areas critical to the advancement
of the research goals of the Human Genome Program. The K01 award offers opportunities for
training in the biological sciences to individuals with doctoral degrees in scientific
disciplines that have the potential to further the technological developments essential to
the success of the Human Genome Program, such as mathematics, engineering, computer
sciences, chemistry and physics, and related scientific disciplines in order to enable such
individuals to pursue a career in genomics research.
Eligibility:
Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or equivalent professional degree in a scientific discipline
other than biology, such as engineering, mathematics, computer sciences, physics, chemistry
or a closely related scientific discipline, such as bioinformatics, computational biology,
statistics, biomathematics, bioengineering, and show evidence of expertise in their
discipline (e.g., by scholarly publications or comparable accomplishments in other
settings). In exceptional cases, individuals who do not have doctoral degrees, but have
significant research experience, may be eligible. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment
to pursue a career in genomic research following completion of the award. This program is
open to scientists at all career levels. Eligibility for this K01 program is being expanded
to include individuals who have had one or two years postdoctoral experience and need
additional time in order to transition into independent investigators. Former recipients of
Sloan/DOE Fellowships are especially encouraged to apply. Because these fellows have
already had two years of postdoctoral research experience, they would generally be eligible
for a maximum of three years of support. Applicants who are or have been former principal
investigators on NIH research projects (R01), FIRST Awards (R29), sub-projects of program
project (P01) or center grants (P50), or the equivalent, are not eligible to apply for a K01
award. Applicants may not concurrently hold any other PHS award that duplicates the
provisions of this award. K01 awardees are encouraged to apply for independent research
grant support during the period of support under this award. Leave to another institution,
including a foreign laboratory, may be permitted if directly related to the purpose of the
award.
Sponsor:National Human Genome Research Institute
Deadline(s):05/10/2003
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for institutional training programs in genomic sciences. The
purpose is to train scientists who will have the multi-disciplinary skills that will enable
them to engage in research to accomplish the long-term objectives of the Human Genome
Project (HGP) and to take full advantage of the resulting genomic data and resources to
solve biomedical problems, such as evaluating the complex gene-environment interactions
resulting from multiple exposures and variability in susceptibility because of polymorphisms
in multiple genes. The multidisciplinary training programs are intended to provide broad
training for individuals who wish to conduct research at the interface of: biological
disciplines and non-biological scientific disciplines relevant to genomic sciences (e.g.,
physical, chemical, mathematical, computational biology, bioinformatics, computer and/or
engineering sciences); and biological disciplines relevant to environmental health sciences,
such as molecular biology, molecular toxicology and environmental epidemiology. The goals
are to: encourage institutions with academically outstanding departments in molecular
biology and one or more of the non-biological scientific disciplines relevant to genomic
sciences to consider developing training programs; and expand the number of institutions capable
of training scientists in genomic sciences and genomic science as it applies to the
Environmental Genome Project. These research training opportunities will be supported
through institutional training grants which may support pre-doctoral, post-doctoral and
short-term trainees. Short-term training opportunities are intended for students in
non-biological scientific disciplines who wish to learn more about genomic analysis and
interpretation.
Eligibility:
Only U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the United States may be appointed as trainees
on NRSA-funded training grants. The sponsor encourages applications from institutions that
can demonstrate academic excellence in molecular biology and one or more of the
non-biological scientific disciplines appropriate for genomic analysis and interpretation,
have outstanding faculties that are committed and willing to cooperate in developing a
genomic sciences training program, have access to a pool of highly qualified graduate
students and postdoctoral fellows, and have sound training plans, but have not as yet
established (or are just developing) training programs in genomic science. Applications
from institutions that wish to apply as a consortium are welcomed, but must demonstrate that
they can mount a well-coordinated and integrated program.
Sponsor:National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Deadline(s):01/10/03, 05/10/03
Objectives:
The sponsor's Minority Access to Research Careers (MARC) Program Branch of the Division of
Minority Opportunity in Research (MORE) provides research training opportunities for
students and faculty from minority groups who are underrepresented in biomedical research.
For the purposes of this announcement, biomedical research includes such areas as cell
biology, biochemistry, pharmacology, genetics, etc., and behavioral research as well as the
more quantitative areas such as mathematics, physics, chemistry and computer sciences. The
objectives of the MARC U-STAR Program are: to increase the number of competitively trained
underrepresented minority students enrolled in programs that lead to the research doctorate;
to strengthen the faculty, science course curriculum and research training programs in
biomedical sciences at minority serving institutions; and to aid in the development of
research training infrastructure at minority serving institutions.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are domestic, non-profit, private or public institutions which offer the
baccalaureate degree and in which undergraduate student enrollments are drawn substantially
from ethnic minority groups that are underrepresented in the biomedical and behavioral
sciences, including mathematics. Eligible candidates are qualified undergraduate honors
students majoring in the sciences with an expressed interest in a career in biomedical
research and intentions to pursue graduate education leading to a Ph.D., M.D./Ph.D. or other
combined professional degree/Ph.D. Although freshmen/sophomore traineeships are not
provided, institutional programs may be designed to include pre-MARC student development
activities to increase student retention and academic preparedness of students in the
freshman/sophomore years, and/or identify and prepare students for the MARC U-STAR program.
Awards under this PA will use the Institutional National Research Service Awards (NRSA) T34 mechanism. The maximum initial grant period is five years, with opportunity for competitive renewal at the end of that period. The period of appointment to the MARC U-STAR program is two years at the junior/senior level. U-STAR programs should be designed for student participation for up to twenty-four months. Appointments of less than nine months are discouraged and require prior approval from the MARC Branch. The requested budget may include costs for stipends, tuition, and fees for trainees and limited travel for trainees and faculty, and salary support for faculty involved in MARC training activities. Funds for trainee-related costs such as course supplies and equipment essential for research training or faculty costs for enhancing their professional credentials may be requested with strong justification. Effective with all awards made on or after October 1, 1999, the following annual stipend levels apply to all individuals receiving support through the Minority Access to Research Career (MARC) program. For undergraduates in MARC programs, the stipend for Juniors/Seniors is $9,732. An institution is permitted to provide funds to a MARC trainee in addition to the stipend paid by the NIH. Supplementation, when provided, must not obligate the fellow in any way. Additionally, no federal funds may be used for supplementation. Under no circumstances may the conditions of stipend supplementation for services interfere with, detract from, or prolong the fellow's approved NRSA training program. A fellow may make use of Federal educational loan funds and assistance under the Veterans Readjustment Benefits Act (G.I. Bill). Such funds are not considered supplementation or compensation. A MARC traineeship may not be held concurrently with another Federally sponsored traineeship or a similar training award that provides a stipend or otherwise duplicates provisions of the NRSA. However, an individual may accept concurrent educational benefits from the Department of Veteran's Affairs (e.g., G.I. Bill) and Federal loans. Trainee/faculty travel including attendance at scientific meetings that the institution determines is necessary to the individual's research training is an allowable expense. Faculty travel is also allowable, however, a strong justification must be provided in the application. In addition, support for trainee travel to a summer research training experience away from the applicant institution is permitted. Training Related Expenses for predoctoral trainees will be increased from $1,500 to $2,000 per trainee. However, requests for these expenses must be strongly justified.
MARC faculty related costs for workshops or to take courses to enhance their professional credentials may be requested. Administration costs related to a Program Director's percent time and effort, and costs for a secretary or a program assistant may be requested. Costs related to an institution's evaluation of its MARC program also may be requested. A facilities and administration allowance (indirect cost allowance) based on eight percent of total allowable direct costs. The total allowable direct costs excludes tuition and equipment. On NRSA awards, self-only health insurance has been an allowable cost when health insurance was required for all persons in a similar training status regardless of the source of support; the NIH will now begin to allow costs associated with family health insurance. Beginning with NRSA awards made from FY 2000 funds, family health insurance will be an allowable cost for trainees and fellows who have families and are eligible for family health insurance coverage at the awardee or sponsoring institution. Self-only health insurance will continue to be an allowable cost for trainees and fellows without families. Beginning with new and competing awards in FY 2000, institutions may include the cost of family health insurance for predoctoral and trainees and fellows who are eligible for this coverage in the calculation of the combined cost of tuition, fees, and health insurance. For all competing and non-competing awards made in FY 2000, the NIH will award one hundred percent of the combined costs of tuition, fees, and health insurance up to $3,000 and sixty percent of the combined costs above $3,000.
Applications are to be submitted on the grant application form PHS 398 (rev. 4/98). Application kits are available at the offices of sponsored research of most institutions and may be obtained from Division of Extramural Outreach and Information, National Institutes of Health 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892, telephone (301) 435-0714, email: grantsinfo@nih.gov. Minority serving institutions wishing to apply for support under this program may request application forms, guidelines, and additional information by calling (301) 594-3900, or writing to the MARC Program Branch Office, National Institute of General Medical Sciences, National Institute of Health, 45 Center Drive, Room 2AS.37D, MSC-6200, Bethesda, MD 20892-6200. Direct inquiries regarding programmatic issues to the contact above.
Sponsor:National Institute of General Medical Sciences
Deadline(s):09/10/2003, 01/10/2003, 05/10/2003
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for predoctoral training in the area of bioinformatics and
computational biology. The aim of this new training grant program is to train a cadre of
scientists whose primary identification and disciplinary affiliation is in these areas. For
the purpose of this announcement, bioinformatics and computational biology are defined
broadly to include the use of theory, computer implementation and application to the full
spectrum of basic research in the biomedical sciences. The terms thus include analysis of
molecular sequence and structure, molecular function, cellular function, physiology,
genomics, and genetics, as well as computational modeling of complex phenomena such as
neural circuits and equilibrium phenomena, population biology, theoretical and mathematical
biology, and the analysis of complex systems. The goal of this new program is to train
Ph.D. students in the background theory, computational implementation and biological
application of information sciences (including computer science, statistics, mathematics and
others), and to use this training to study problems relevant to biomedical research. Of
particular interest, in light of emerging sources of biological data, are multi-scale
(different levels of abstraction) and large-scale (data intensive) problems in biology. The
aim is to train a new class of scientist with a primary identity as a computational
biologist/bioinformaticist, and whose disciplinary core draws from an emerging set of
principles of how to compute, analyze and apply biological data.
Although not a formal sponsor of this program announcement, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) is interested in fostering the training of a new generation of neuroscientists who will bring tools and techniques from other disciplines to apply to research questions which bear direct relevance to mental health and mental illness. Specifically, the NIMH seeks to support Institutional as well as Individual Predoctoral and Postdoctoral training opportunities in computational neuroscience and neuroinformatics. In addition, the National Human Genome Research Institute may provide funding for portions of training grants in bioinformatics aligned with its mission.
Eligibility:
Applications may be submitted by domestic public and private institutions with established
programs leading to the Ph.D. degree. A successful training program in bioinformatics and
computational biology will involve faculty members from a spectrum of departments, from
biologically oriented departments such as departments of biology, biochemistry, cell
biology, developmental biology, genetics, etc., to computationally oriented departments such
as departments of computer science, engineering, statistics, mathematics,
etc.
Sponsor:National Institute of Mental Health
Deadline(s):01/11/2003
Objectives:
The sponsor, in conjunction with the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Science
Foundation, the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute on Deafness and Other
Communication Disorders, the National Library of Medicine, the Fogarty International Center,
the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, and the National Heart, Lung, and
Blood Institute provides support for the development of courses and curricula designed to
train interdisciplinary neuroinformatics scientists at U.S. educational institutions.
It is anticipated that these courses or curricula would be useful to students and scientists who wish: to develop new conceptual approaches to basic and/or clinical neuroscientific research and analysis; or to acquire, store, retrieve, organize, manage, analyze, visualize, manipulate, integrate, synthesize, disseminate, and share data about the brain and behavior. Development of courses at the graduate and undergraduate level is encouraged. As part of this program, awardees will be expected to develop and implement the courses or curricula in their institution. It is expected that such courses and curricula will be models that could be transferable to other institutions in whole or in part. The principal investigator is expected to develop a series of courses or a curricula at the graduate and undergraduate level that applies principles and conceptual approaches in neuroinformatics (including computer sciences, mathematics, physics, engineering, and other closely related sciences) to the application of neuroscience research. The product, whether course(s) or curricula, must be dynamic and must embody principles of curricula development.
Restrictions:
Although not required, and not binding, potential applicants are encouraged to submit a
letter of intent. Letter of intent receipt dates are April 1, 2002 and
Ocotber 1, 2002. The corresponding application receipt dates are July
11, 2002 and January 11, 2003.
Principal investigators must be U.S. citizens or noncitizen nationals, or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible. Principal Investigators on other federal grants are eligible provided they do not exceed the time or salary caps. The principal investigator must be engaged in neuroscience research or research in one of the following areas: computer science; mathematics; physics; engineering or a related informatics field. Collaborator(s) must be identified who will contribute to the interdisciplinary nature of the courses or curricula. The principal investigator must be willing to spend at least twenty percent of full-time professional effort on course(s) and curricula development during the period of the award. The principal investigator must also identify appropriate researcher(s) who will agree to collaborate on the development of course(s) and curricula. Applications may be submitted on behalf of eligible individual principal investigators, by domestic, non-federal educational institutions, or public or private institutions of higher education. Only a single application may be submitted per Institution. Each campus from a multi-campus Institution may submit its own application. The educational institution must have strong training program(s) in the field of neuroscience for which the course(s) or curricula are being developed; must be able to demonstrate a commitment to research in areas of interest to the Human Brain Project/Neuroinformatics program; and, must be committed to the further development and implementation of courses and/or curricula in the proposed area following the award.
Awards in response to this program announcement will use the Curriculum Development Award (K07- see SPIN program #08502) mechanism, using the Leadership provision of this award to support the curriculum development. The project period is for three to five years. Competing renewals will not be considered. Support of the development and implementation of new courses that are an integral part of the overall curriculum design will be considered. This award will provide salary and fringe benefits for the awardees. The total salary requested must be based on a full-time, twelve-month staff appointment. The salary will always be pro-rated for the percentage of time/effort of a full time position, based on the institutional salary scales, keeping the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) salary cap as a maximum for which the amount is determined. The institution may supplement this award contribution up to a level that is consistent with the institution's salary scale; however, supplementation may not be from federal funds unless specifically authorized by the federal program from which such funds are derived. In no case, may DHHS funds be used for salary supplementation. Institutional supplementation of salary must not require extra duties or responsibilities that would interfere with the purpose of the Curriculum Development Award. A maximum of $25,000 per year may be requested for ancillary needs, such as collaborators, consultants, equipment, computer time, etc. All requests for ancillary support must be justified. In no case will the allowance provided exceed $25,000. Salaries for secretarial, technical or administrative assistance, etc. is not allowed. Funds to support travel to an annual meeting should be included in the budget. Facilities and Administrative costs will be reimbursed at eight percent of modified total direct costs, or at the actual indirect cost rate, whichever is less. Applications are to be submitted on the standard grant application form PHS 398 (rev. 4/98). Application kits are available at most institutional offices of sponsored research and may be obtained from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910, telephone: (301) 435-0714, email: grantsinfo@nih.gov. The PHS 398 application kit is also available on the Internet at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/funding.htm. General programmatic inquiries regarding the Human Brain Project/Neuroinformatics program may be directed to the above contact, chair of the coordinating committee. Questions regarding scientific issues, management issues, issues on cores related to participating Institutes and Centers (ICs), and fiscal matters should be directed to the programmatic and fiscal contacts for each participating IC. A current list of the contacts for the participating ICs may be found at: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/neuroinformatics/agencycontacts.htm.
Sponsor:National Institute of Mental Health
Deadline(s):01/11/2003
Objectives:
The sponsor, in conjunction with the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the National Science
Foundation, the National Institute on Aging, the National Institute of Child Health and
Human Development, the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, the
National Library of Medicine, the Fogarty International Center, the Department of Energy,
the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, the National Heart, Lung, and Blood
Institute, and the National Institute on Dental and Craniofacial Research provides support
for short-term education grants in neuroinformatics research. The coordination takes place
under the activities of the Federal Interagency Coordinating Committee for the Human Brain
Project (FICC-HBP). Support is provided for the development of short courses, seminars, and
workshops on interdisciplinary neuroinformatics education ("short courses"). This
short-term training will be provided to scientists seeking to combine knowledge about the
various subdisciplines of neuroscience and behavioral science research with expertise in
informatics research. It is anticipated that these short courses will allow the
participants: to acquire new conceptual approaches to basic neuroscience research and
analyses; and to learn to develop unique strategies for acquiring, storing, retrieving,
organizing, managing, analyzing, visualizing, manipulating, integrating, synthesizing,
disseminating, and sharing data about the brain and behavior. A variety of short-term
training techniques and approaches will be considered. The nature of the activity, the
needs of the target community, and the course goals should determine the instructional
approach. These might include new approaches such as Web-based online instruction, or more
traditional approaches such as summer workshops or on-site instruction.
The proposed education program should offer opportunities for short-term interdisciplinary cross-training in various disciplines of neuroinformatics that combine theoretical and technological research approaches derived from the fields of neuroscience related to medicine, biology and behavior (including cellular and molecular neurobiology, genetics, developmental biology, neurodevelopment, neuropharmacology, neurochemistry, physiology, biophysics, biochemistry, and the cognitive, behavioral, developmental and psychobiological sciences); and informatics research (computer sciences, mathematics, physics, engineering, and other closely related sciences). Research projects and technological advancement related activities of special interest to the Human Brain Project would include improved developments within the following areas: computational biology; two- and three-dimensional, cross-reference macroscopic and microscopic brain atlases and hierarchical systems of various species at different stages of development (i.e., for co-registering molecular, cellular, subcellular, and genetics data, and their complex spatiotemporal structural organization and functional interrelationships); computational and technical innovations important for pediatric imaging (such as for improving speed of scan acquisition, speed of image reconstruction, tools for minimizing motion artifacts, and tools for rapid on-line analysis); novel acquisition tools, hardware, software, and computational algorithms and informatics databases (i.e., to enhance the collection, analysis, integration, interpretation, simulation modeling, and dissemination of data derived from newly evolving imaging and other data visualization technologies within these different disciplines); and the further creation of interoperable neuroscience information management systems, federations of databases and supercomputer data warehouses, specialized and cross-platform software database search engines, and data query mining systems to stimulate continued advances within and across these various neuroscience and behavioral science disciplines. The Human Brain Project also is openly interested in promoting short-term research training plans that utilize and promote the broadest developments in neuroinformatics technologies and/or experimental strategies to help address the plethora of complex multidisciplinary data relationships derived from the many neuroscience and behavioral science research levels of analysis. For a more detailed description on the research objectives of the FICC HBP sponsored Human Brain Project/Neuroinformatics Initiative, see SPIN program # 06544.
This program announcement may support a variety of educational activities, including short courses, workshops, or seminars on interdisciplinary neuroinformatics training. In all cases, support only will be provided for those educational activities that directly seek to allow scientists to combine their knowledge about the subdisciplines of neuroscience research with expertise in informatics. Thus, participants with backgrounds in neuroscience research should be presented with the newest information about various available theoretical principles and state-of-the-art technologies and methodological strategies in informatics applicable to the investigation of different research problems in neuroscience that they generally work on. Conversely, participants with backgrounds in informatics research need to be taught about how to apply the various approaches that they generally employ towards specific pressing experimental problems in neuroscience. Participants with backgrounds in both fields should be provided with advanced strategies in technological development in informatics applicable to difficult research questions in neuroscience. Examples of educational programs that would be desirable include, but are not limited to, the following: structured short-term research experiences for promising high school, undergraduate, or predoctoral students and/or postdoctoral fellows interested in research involving any of the areas covered within the mission of the Human Brain Project, such as basic and clinical neuroscience and behavioral science studies; summer courses or workshops designed to facilitate careers in neuroinformatics research for scientists at all levels; structured summer research experiences, workshops, or seminars for undergraduate or high school students interested in pursuing research careers in neuroinformatics; and web-based online instruction in any of these same areas.
Restrictions:
Although not required, and not binding, potential applicants are encouraged to submit a
letter of intent. Letter of intent receipt dates are April 1, 2002 and October 1, 2002.
The corresponding application receipt dates are July 11, 2002 and January 11, 2003. Any
not-for-profit or for-profit organization engaged in health-related education or research
and located in the United States, its possessions, or territories may apply for a Mental
Health Education Grant. For a short-term training symposium, seminar, or workshop intended
as a component of a scientific meeting, a U.S. institution or organization, including an
established scientific or professional society, is eligible to apply. Support may be
provided for this training vehicle to be held at either domestic or international meetings;
however, if planned as part of an international meeting, such support only can be made
through a United States representative organization of an established international
scientific or professional society. The R25 mechanism requires the applicant to be located
in the United States.
The mechanism of support for this program announcement is the education project grant (R25). Funds requested under this mechanism are limited to $150,000 per year in direct costs. Requests for lower direct costs, as well as matching funds from the applicant institution or other organizations, are strongly encouraged. Facilities and administrative costs are allowed on eight percent total direct costs exclusive of tuition and fees and expenditures for equipment. Faculty members participating in the design and implementation of the education program may request salary and fringe benefits appropriate for the percent of time devoted to the program. Administrative and clerical salary costs associated with the program may be direct charges to the grant only when specifically identified and justified as reflecting significantly greater effort than the level of such services routinely provided by academic departments. Requests for consultant costs, equipment, supplies, necessary travel (including foreign travel for uniquely qualified foreign faculty), and other project related expenses must be justified as specifically required by the program proposed and not duplicate items generally available at the institution for educational programs. Funds to support travel an annual meeting should be included in the budget. The award may be made for one to five years; the length of the grant period should be consistent with the objectives of the program (e.g. one course for two or three years, a series of courses over five years). In some cases, these awards will be made to develop new educational approaches for which the institution will subsequently assume support. In other cases, the awards will strengthen ongoing activities that the relevant sponsoring organizations will support over periods of one to five years. However, in all cases, available funding support will be limited to only one grant application for any given applicant institution or organization. Applications for one or two years of support are strongly encouraged and will receive high priority, but proposals for three to five years may also be submitted for consideration. The Institutional commitment to this educational program will also be considered. This grant is renewable.
Applications are to be submitted on the standard grant application form PHS 398 (rev. 4/98). Application kits are available at most institutional offices of sponsored research and may be obtained from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, National Institutes of Health, 6701 Rockledge Drive, MSC 7910, Bethesda, MD 20892-7910, telephone (301)435-0714, Email: grantsinfo@nih.gov. The PHS 398 application kit is also available on the Internet at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/funding.htm. For further specific requirements and application instructions under this program announcement (including supplemental instructions and required supportive documentation), refer to the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts: see Vol. 26, No. 27, August 15, 1997 (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not98-030.html). General programmatic inquiries regarding the Human Brain Project/Neuroinformatics program may be directed to the contact above, the chair of the coordinating committee. Questions regarding scientific issues, management issues, issues on cores related to participating Institutes and Centers (ICs), and fiscal matters should be directed to the programmatic and fiscal contacts for each participating IC. A current list of the contacts for the participating ICs may be found at: http://www.nimh.nih.gov/neuroinformatics/agencycontacts.htm.
Sponsor:National Science Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
Proposals for small-scale, exploratory, high-risk research in the fields of science,
engineering and education normally supported by the sponsor may be submitted to individual
programs. Such research is characterized as: preliminary work on untested and novel ideas;
ventures into emerging research ideas; application of new expertise or new approaches to
"established" research topics; having a severe urgency with regard to availability of, or
access to data, facilities or specialized equipment, including quick-response research on
natural disasters and similar unanticipated events; or efforts of similar character likely
to catalyze rapid and innovative advances. All areas supported by the sponsor are eligible,
including biological sciences, computer and information sciences and engineering, education
and human resources, engineering, geosciences, mathematics and physical sciences, and
social, behavioral, and economic sciences.
Restrictions:
Scientists, engineers, and science educators may initiate proposals, which are typically
submitted by their employing organizations, including colleges and universities, nonprofit,
non-academic institutions (including research organizations), and for-profit organizations.
The award amount will be substantially less than a given program's average award amount. The
amount will not exceed $100,000. The project's duration will normally be one year, but may
be up to two years. Renewed funding may be requested only through submission of a non-SGER
proposal. For participating directorates, a small fraction of especially promising awards
may be extended for a period of six additional months and supplemented with up to $50,000 in
additional funding. Award extensions will be possible for awards of two-year initial
duration as well as for those of shorter duration. Indirect costs are allowed. The sponsor
generally requires cost sharing on unsolicited research projects. Investigators are strongly
encouraged to contact the NSF program(s) most germane to the proposal topic before
submitting an SGER proposal. Submission of proposals through FastLane is encouraged.
Information may be obtained from the NSF Forms and Publications Unit, 703-306-1130,
pubs@nsf.gov.
Sponsor:Office of Naval Research
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor supports basic and applied research in the mathematical, computer, and
information sciences of importance to naval operations. General areas of interest are:
APPLIED ANALYSIS--develops and exploits methods in modern and classical mathematical analysis, with emphasis on mathematical models of physical phenomena. Naval interest in waves and flows motivates research in convection-diffusion with emphasis in the areas of shock capturing, inertial manifolds, lobe dynamics, and control of fluids.
NUMERICAL ANALYSIS--supports research on the numerical solution of partial differential equations. Areas of particular interest include the problems of engineering, design, acoustic propagation, geophysical fluid mechanics, and forward and inverse scattering. Emphasis is placed on developing methods to estimate, control, and reduce computational error, and on the analysis of error induced by mathematical approximations, such as dimensional reduction, and by data errors.
SOFTWARE--research is supported in linear logic and related proof systems, software testing, formal algorithm derivation, and formal proof of correctness, among other areas.
SCIENTIFIC VISUALIZATION--develops novel approaches to the display and portrayal of scientific information. Its focus is on voxel graphics and virtual environments.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE--major thrusts in the AI program are: (1) Intelligent Agents, (2)Planning and Reasoning, (3) Machine Learning, (4) Natural Language andSpeech, and (5)Computer Vision.
ROBOTICS--projects pursue the understanding of how to design, build, and utilize mobile, intelligent agents. Research is conducted in novel actuator design using muscle-like materials, tactile information processing, motion planning algorithms, and artificial vision.
COMMAND AND CONTROL--focusses on developing new approaches to support tactical decisionmakers by producing distrubuted situation assessment of a commanders environment through development of a common tactical picture; developing collaborative, distributed mission plans; monitoring and dynamically replanning mission execution as required; understanding their environment by being able to access distributed data bases intelligently through use of software agents; effectively using sensor information and making resource allocation decisions.
OPERATIONS RESEARCH--focus on mathematical programming and its application to problems in logistics, resource allocation, production, and command and control. The program supports research in linear, nonlinear, integer, and combinatorial optimization, and in sequencing and scheduling.
CIRCUITS AND SYSTEMS--Artificial Neural Systems: supports research and development in the understanding, modeling, and realization of artificial neural systems and its application to Navy problems. Areas of interest include innovative neurally-inspired electronic circuits, nearest-neighbor locally-connected neural networks for image and sensor fusion, and fuzzy logic application to automatic target recognition.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are U.S. and foreign researchers, for-profit institutions, nonprofit
institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations whose primary purpose is the
conduct of scientific research. Both direct and indirect costs are allowed. Preliminary
correspondence with the sponsor is encouraged to establish areas of mutual interest.
Applicants should consult the sponsor's website for more detailed information.
Sponsor:Office of Naval Research
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor supports basic and applied cognitive, neural and biomolecular science research
of importance to naval operations. General areas of interest are:
NEURAL COMPUTATION--fosters research to elucidate the organization, structural bases, and
operational algorithms characterizing information-processing networks within neural
systems. The goal is to uncover neural architectures and algorithms that can profitably be
emulated technologically to yield artificial information-processing capabilities of kinds
now unique to biological systems.
LEGGED LOCOMOTION--seeks to develop neural models that reproduce the experimentally derived
characteristics of the neuronal circuitry underlying legged locomotion and new controller
architectures for autonomous legged robots which exhibit stable locomotion, and which
respond adaptively to unknown terrain and obstacles.
HYBRID NEURAL SYSTEMS--seek to develop hybrid architectures that integrate physical models
and neural networks into adaptive systems that allow prediction in complex physical systems,
and also permit physical interpretation of the predictions.
GENE REGULATION NETWORKS--seek to identify and exploit the design principles and motifs that
are responsible for the dynamic signal and information processing capabilities of
intracellular biological regulatory networks that involve gene activation.
ADAPTIVE NEURAL SYSTEMS--seek to uncover the range of neural mechanisms that contribute to
learning, memory, and adaptive performance.
NEUROMORPHIC SYSTEMS--seek to develop an understanding of the computational principles
emerging from the spatio-temporal dynamics of locally connected neurons and electronic
devices. The ultimate goal is a new discipline (Synthetic Neuroscience) which uses
electronics technology to assist in a quantitative understanding of the brain.
BIOMIMETIC ROBOTICS--seek to discover principles of control and biomechanics that underlie
the agility, dexterity, and intelligence of biological systems, and to formalize these
principles and apply them to the design robots that can function in complex, unstructured
environments.
IMAGE ANALYSIS--preproposals are invited which address one or more of the following issues:
computational understanding of the mechanistic basis of effective image interpretation in
biological vision; formal, biologically inspired algorithms to provide seeing machines with
functionalities approximating those of biological systems; mechanistic understanding of
effective signal classification and source segmentation in audition; and computational
principles and operational algorithms formally characterizing acoustic signal classification
performance in biological systems.
BIOSONAR--preproposals are invited which address one or more of the following issues:
determination of the information-bearing parameters underlying biosonar capabilities in
target detection, classification and identification; refinement, formalization, verification
and/or hardware implementation of effective models of target imaging in biosonar systems;
solutions to the difficult problem of aspect sensitivity in target classification and
identification; and understanding and technological exploitation of biosonar signal
production systems.
COGNITIVE SCIENCE BASE PROGRAM--seeks to provide formal computational theories of the
fundamental information processing characteristics of the human performer and learner of
complex cognitive skills, of the nature of acquired skill and knowledge, of the process of
learning such skill and knowledge, and of instructional strategies to foster such learning.
HYBRID ARCHITECTURES FOR COMPLEX LEARNING--explores the potential of hybrid architectures
for learning that combine the virtues of both neural net and symbolic AI models of learning.
The aim is to understand human learning processes so that they can be provided the precise
information and experience needed to learn the right things as efficiently as possible.
ICAI RESEARCH--seeks to address remaining basic research issues in artificially intelligent
computer-assisted instruction. A major objective is to develop the capability for true
natural language interaction in artificially intelligent tutors.
APPLIED INSTRUCTIONAL RESEARCH--emphasizes the transition of ICAI technology into practical
Naval training applications by supporting exemplary applications that can be expected to
lead the way to wider application of the technology.
AUTOMATED AUTHORING--seeks to advance ICAI technology towards practical Naval applications,
primarily by developing software technology to support authors in the cost-efficient
production of artificially intelligent training systems.
VIRTUAL ENVIRONMENT TECHNOLOGIES--integrates high-risk basic research and applied research.
The sponsor invests in fundamental research in areas that include: haptics, cross-sensory
display substitution, depth perception, and modeling of individual differences in spatial
cognition at the individual and team level.
SC21/ONR MANNING AFFORDABILITY--seeks to demonstrate at least fifty percent reduction in
crew size needed for combat systems decision-making in air defense warfare through the use
of human centered engineering and scenario-based testing and provide the processes, tools,
interaction guidelines, and procedures to optimize a combat systems environment for the
warfighter at reduced manning levels.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are U.S. and foreign researchers, for-profit and non-profit
institutions, university professors, colleges and universities, business organizations,
government laboratories, and educational institutions. Funding amounts vary from project to
project. Both direct and indirect costs are allowed. Applicants should consult the
sponsor's website for more detailed information.
Sponsor:Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
Deadline(s):March 29, 2003
Objectives:
A -- COMPOSABLE HIGH ASSURANCE TRUSTED SYSTEMS SOL BAA 01-24 DUE 030501 POC Dr. Douglas
Maughan, DARPA/ITO; Fax: (703) 522-7161 WEB: http://www.darpa.mil/ito/Solicitations.html,
http://www.darpa.mil/ito/Solicitations.html. E-MAIL: baa01-24@darpa.mil, baa01-24@darpa.mil.
PROGRAM BACKGROUND: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is developing
Information Assurance and Survivability (IA&S) technologies for next generation information
systems and networks of the Global Information Grid (GIG) that will support operations
envisioned in Joint Vision 2010 (JV2010) and Joint Vision 2020 (JV2020). The Defense
Department's Joint Vision 2010 and 2020 call for information dominance in a high-tempo,
tightly integrated multi-national environment. In order to gain dominant battlespace
awareness, JV2010 and JV2020 stress the need for information superiority; the capabilities
to collect, process, and disseminate an uninterrupted flow of information while exploiting
or denying an adversary's ability to do the same. To achieve this vision, highly effective
IA&S defense strategies, architectures, and mechanisms are needed to protect our own systems
and networks. DARPA seeks innovative technology approaches that are measurably effective
against practical attacks. Confidence in future systems must be achieved through system and
network-level technologies involving approaches such as layered complementary mechanisms
that will be cost-effective and scalable within three to five years. Proposed approaches
must demonstrate the ability to support the advanced functionality of future trusted systems
while maintaining a high level of confidence in the protection of these systems. The suite
of programs in the DARPA Information Technology Office (ITO) Information Assurance &
Survivability (IA&S) thrust consists of a closely coordinated group of technology programs.
These include: the Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) program, the Composable High
Assurance Trusted Systems (CHATS) program, the Fault Tolerant Networks (FTN) program, and
the Dynamic Coalitions (DC) program. The programs will be coordinated by focusing on a joint
research vision, joint experimentation, sharing of laboratory facilities for
experimentation, and joint principal investigator meetings (where appropriate). This
solicitation is for the Composable High Assurance Trusted Systems (CHATS) program.
Additional solicitations will be forthcoming for the other programs within the DARPA/ITO
IA&S program suite, as well as the DARPA Information Systems Office (ISO) IA&S program
suite. For current information see "Solicitations" at http://www.darpa.mil.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) computer systems and networks are constantly under attack. Such attacks might potentially make systems unusable, degrade performance, lead commanders to make poor decisions due to faulty data, leak valuable secrets, or even leave behind code that could provide continuing back-door access or be activated on a predetermined event to take obstructive action. Some DoD systems might be vulnerable due to increased interconnection and connection to the Internet. Additional vulnerabilities may exist in common COTS products and might be exploited by anyone in the world to attack those DoD systems, which use such products. The DoD needs to develop focused technologies that support continued system operation in the presence of successful attacks, particularly addressing vulnerabilities and issues, which might arise in DoD's emerging network-centric warfare vision. The Composable High Assurance Trusted Systems (CHATS) program will address this need by developing high assurance operating system technologies to protect computer systems from constant attack. These technologies will be developed in concert with the unclassified open-source operating system development community and will have broad applicability to many programs within DARPA and the DoD. These trusted operating system capabilities will be created by engaging the open-source development community in the development of security functionality for existing open-source operating systems. Additionally, DARPA will engage the open-source community in a consortium-based approach to create a "neutral", secure operating system architecture framework. This security architecture framework will then be used to develop techniques for composing OS capabilities to support both servers and clients in the increasingly network-centric communications fabric of the DoD. These technologies are critical for defensive information warfare capabilities and are needed to ensure that DoD systems of the future are protected from imminent attack. This BAA solicits proposals in the following technical topic areas of the Composable High Assurance Trusted Systems (CHATS) program: (1) Enhanced security and compatibility across open source operating systems; (2) System configuration and administration tools and methods; (3) Security audit/analysis/testing/documentation of open source systems; (4) Security policy, security services, critical applications, and hardware support; (5) Assurance methods and tools; and (6) Other innovative topics related to composable high assurance trusted open-source operating systems. Further information can be found in the Proposer Information Pamphlet.
PROGRAM SCOPE: The Composable High Assurance Trusted Systems (CHATS) program will focus on the development of the tools and technology that enable the core systems and network services to protect themselves from the introduction and execution of malicious code and other attack techniques and methods. These tools and technologies will provide the high assurance trusted operating systems the security services needed to achieve comprehensive secure highly distributed mission critical information systems for the DoD. This program will fundamentally change the existing approach to development and acquisition of high assurance trusted operating systems technology by advancing the security functionality, security services, and the state of assurance in current open-source operating systems and developing a long-term architectural framework for future trusted operating systems. DARPA anticipates that the CHATS program will be a five-year program. This is the first solicitation under the CHATS program. Given the scope of this BAA, proposals for this BAA should be for 12 to 24 months of base funding with the possibility of additional options. Multiple awards worth approximately $10 million over two years are expected to be made from this BAA. Future BAAs are expected under the CHATS program that will address longer-term, high assurance concepts for open source operating systems. Proposed research should investigate innovative approaches and techniques that lead to or enable revolutionary advances in the state-of-the-art. Proposals are not limited to the specific strategies listed above, and alternative visions will be considered. However, proposals should be for research that substantially contributes towards the goals stated, i.e. improving the security functionality, services, and assurance of existing open source operating systems. Research should result in prototype hardware and/or software demonstrating integrated concepts and approaches. Integrated solution sets embodying significant technological advances are strongly encouraged over narrowly defined research endeavors. Proposals may involve other research groups or industrial cooperation and cost sharing.
GENERAL INFORMATION: The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency/Information Technology Office (DARPA/ITO) requires completion of a Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Cover Sheet Submission for each Proposal, by accessing the URL below: http://www.dyncorp-is.com/BAA/index.asp?BAAid=01-24. After finalizing the BAA Cover Sheet Submission, the proposer must submit the BAA Confirmation Sheet that will automatically appear on the web page. Each proposer is responsible for printing the BAA Confirmation Sheet and submitting it attached to the "original" and each designated number of copies. The Confirmation Sheet should be the first page of your Proposal. Failure to comply with these submission procedures may result in the submission not being evaluated. Detailed information and instructions are outlined within the Proposer Information Pamphlet (PIP). Proposers must submit an original and 4 copies of the full proposal and 8 electronic copies (i.e., 8 separate disks) of the full proposal (in Microsoft Word '97 for IBM-compatible, PDF, Postscript, or ASCII format on one 3.5-inch floppy disk or one 100 MB Iomega Zip disk). Each disk must be clearly labeled with BAA 01-24, proposer organization, proposal title (short title recommended) and Copy (number) of 8). The full proposal (original and designated number of hard and electronic copies) must be submitted in time to reach DARPA by 4:00 PM (ET) Monday, March 5, 2002, in order to be considered. Proposers must obtain the BAA 01-24 Proposer Information Pamphlet (PIP), which provides further information on the areas of interest, submission, evaluation, funding processes, and full proposal formats. This pamphlet may be obtained by fax, electronic mail, mail request to the administrative contact address given below, or at URL address http://www.darpa.mil/ito/Solicitations.html. Proposals not meeting the format described in the pamphlet may not be reviewed. This Commerce Business Daily (CBD) notice, in conjunction with the BAA 01-24 PIP and all references, constitutes the total BAA. No additional information is available, nor will a formal RFP or other solicitation regarding this announcement be issued. Requests for same will be disregarded. The Government reserves the right to select for award all, some, or none of the proposals received. All responsible sources capable of satisfying the Government's needs may submit a proposal that shall be considered by DARPA. Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Minority Institutions (MIs) are encouraged to submit proposals and join others in submitting proposals. However, no portion of this BAA will be set aside for HBCU and MI participation due to the impracticality of reserving discrete or severable areas of this research for exclusive competition among these entities.
Evaluation of proposals will be accomplished through a scientific review of each proposal using the following criteria, which are listed in descending order of relative importance: (1) Overall Scientific and Technical Merit: The overall scientific and technical merit must be clearly identifiable. The technical concept should be clearly defined and developed. Emphasis should be placed on the technical value of the development and experimentation approach. (2) Innovative Technical Solution to the Problem: Proposed efforts should apply new or existing technology in a new way such as is advantageous to the objectives. The plan on how offeror intends to get developed technology and information to the open source community should be considered. (3) Potential Contribution and Relevance to DARPA Mission: The offeror must clearly address how the proposed effort will meet the goals of the undertaking. The relevance is further indicated by the offeror's understanding of the operating environment of the capability to be developed. (4) Offeror's Capabilities and Related Experience: The qualifications, capabilities, and demonstrated achievements of the proposed principals and other key personnel for the primary and subcontractor organizations must be clearly shown. (5) Plans and Capability to Accomplish Technology Transition: The offeror should provide a clear explanation of how the technologies to be developed will be transitioned to the open source operating system baselines. Technology transition should be a major consideration in the design of experiments, particularly considering the potential for involving potential transition organizations in the experimentation process. (6) Cost Realism: The overall estimated cost to accomplish the effort should be clearly shown as well as the substantiation of the costs for the technical complexity described. Evaluation will consider the value to Government of the research and the extent to which the proposed management plan will effectively allocate resources to achieve the capabilities proposed. All administrative correspondence and questions on this solicitation, including requests for information on how to submit a proposal to this BAA, must be received at one of the administrative addresses below by 4:00 PM (ET) Monday, February 26, 2001; e-mail or fax is preferred. DARPA intends to use electronic mail and fax for some of the correspondence regarding BAA 01-24. Proposals MUST NOT be submitted by fax or e-mail; any so sent will be disregarded.
Sponsor:National Science Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor, in collaboration with the French National Institute for Research in Computer
Science and Applied Mathematics (INRIA), supports international research efforts involving
U.S. and French investigators in computer science, engineering and mathematics. The
collaboration focuses on critical research at the interface of these fields, where U.S. and
French strengths are complementary and likely to produce a synergistic effect. On the French
side, the research resources will be concentrated at INRIA with centers in Nancy-Metz,
Grenoble, Rennes, Rocquencourt (near Paris), and Sophia Antipolis (near Nice), and a
research group in Toulouse. INRIA will also serve as a focal point for other French
institutes and universities who wish to participate in this program.
The purpose of the program is to advance scientific and engineering knowledge through the
joint research effort of U.S. and French investigators. INRIA has a concentration of
expertise in computer research, automation, mathematics and scientific computing and
provides an excellent combination of fundamental research with industrial collaboration in
these areas. Collaborative research should involve coordination of research; joint projects
and publications; short and long-term visits; joint workshops; and communication and
exchange of data, software and messages through a high speed electronic network.
The focus of this collaboration is designed to maximize potential benefits of complementary U.S. and French strengths in the areas of software, networking, computational and applied mathematics, and systems control. Topics to be emphasized include: performance evaluation of supercomputers and other computing systems, by both mathematical and experimental research; networking, development of communication networks and protocols, and analysis and modeling of data network performance; software systems, software engineering, computer architectures and real time systems; semantic-based program manipulation, proved software systems, and program extractions from proofs; applied mathematics, parallel algorithms, control theory, mathematical programming, algebraic and symbolic computation, and computational geometry; numerical analysis, scientific computing, computational mechanics, fluid flow and turbulence, and control of nonlinear and distributed parameter systems; development of knowledge-based systems involving the interface between numerical and symbolic computation and computer graphics, including computer aided design; database systems and intelligent information systems, natural language and speech understanding, machine translation and machine intelligence; signal processing; robotics, image processing and computer vision; and manufacturing systems, automation and control; for example, design methodology based on multi-user queuing network theory and discrete events systems.
Restrictions:
There is no deadline. However, it is suggested that they be submitted around one of two
target dates, either April 1 or October 1. This is for review and funding purposes. Eligible
applicants are U.S. or French scientists, engineers and mathematicians in related areas from
universities or other nonprofit research institutions. In general, NSF awards will be
intended to cover costs of U.S. investigators only, with some exceptions. The principal
investigator on the proposal to NSF should be located at a U.S. institution. Proposals from
scientists and engineers at early stages in their careers are encouraged.
U.S. and French investigators may request support from their respective funding
organizations (NSF and INRIA) for the following costs: international airfare of principal
investigators, advanced graduate, and/or post-doctoral researchers, including participation
in workshops and their organizational costs; living allowance (per diem) for lodging, meals
and miscellaneous expenses; and limited amounts for computer equipment to facilitate access
to electronic networks, limited expenses for materials, supplies, and publication page
costs. Costs incurred by the French investigators will be covered by INRIA or other French
institutions. Exception from this rule will include per diem paid to short-term visitors. It
is expected that investigators will have other support to cover their own core research
efforts. This program supports only the additional cost of the international collaboration.
It is not intended to fund salaries of investigators. Indirect costs are allowable,
consistent with the sponsor's policy. Awards are likely to fall in the range from $10,000 to
$50,000 per year, but smaller and larger grants may be awarded if appropriate. The sponsor
requires evidence of INRIA's scientific endorsement, including a commitment of financial
support by INRIA or other French institution, at the time of the award decision. This
program considers proposals for one, two, or three year projects. Awards are intended for
small teams that will include several U.S. and French investigators with common research
objectives. Both U.S. and French investigators may be located at one academic institution,
or they may form a network of scientists at several institutions who interact frequently
among themselves and with their foreign partners. Requests for advanced graduate students
and postdoctoral researchers to travel abroad may be included.
Proposals must be prepared and submitted in accordance to the Grant Proposal Guide (NSF
99-2), available from the NSF Publications Clearinghouse, 301-947-2722, pubs@nsf.gov.
Applicants are encouraged to contact the sponsor before submitting proposals.
Sponsor:University of Southern California
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides assess to the MOSIS service for fabrication of integrated circuits
designed by students in organized classes at accredited U.S. educational institutions. For
each class that requires fabrication, class professors can establish a MOSIS educational
account.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are accredited educational U.S. institutions.
Budgets have no specific allocation formula, and MOSIS will not provide a dollar budget.
Universities who wish to add funds to their MOSIS educational accounts, must first request
an approval in advance. The funding year for the program is from October 1 to September 30.
The final version of each design must be accepted into the MOSIS fabrication queue by
September 30 for Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer classes. Separate MOSIS accounts will be
set up for introductory and advanced classes. If an organization's need for fabrication
exceeds the amount of the award, services can be purchased directly from MOSIS; universities
are eligible for a discount off the published price schedule. Designs may not be for
research projects, thesis work, or individually directed study. Application forms and
guidelines are available.
Sponsor:Spencer Foundation
Objectives:
The sponsor's mission is to fund activities, anywhere in the world, which
foster new ideas in education and encourage creativity. The sponsor
prefers to fund specific initiatives that conform to the mission
statement.
Eligibility:
The sponsor funds activities from anywhere in the world.
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