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Issue:ORN-2017-29_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________NJIT Research Newsletter includes recent awards, and announcements of research relatedseminars,webinars, national and federal researchnews related to research funding, andGrantOpportunity Alerts. The Newsletter is posted on the NJIT Research Websitehttp://www.njit.edu/research/.

SpecialAnnouncements:Page1GrantOpportunityAlerts:KeywordIndex:Page5RecentAwards:Page5 IntheNews(Relatedtoresearchfunding):Page6WebinarsandEvents:Page8 GrantOpportunities:Page10StreamlyneUpdate:Page26

SpecialAnnouncement

OfficeofResearchEvents:Fall2017

SavetheDate!Moreinformationwillfollow.

Event:IRBMeetingDate:September12,2017Time:11.30AM–1.30PMPlace:398FensterHallEvent:IntellectualPropertyOpenHouseDate:September18,2017Time:12.00PM–2.00PMPlace:BallroomB,CampusCenterEvent:OfficeofResearchOpenHouse WorkshoponResearchComplianceandEthics:RecentUpdates

WorkshoponStreamlyneProposalSubmission(forNewFaculty)Date:September16,2017Time:11.00AM–2.30PMPlace:BallroomAandBEvent:IRBMeetingDate:October10,2017Time:11.30AM–1.30PMPlace:398FensterHall

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Event:PanelDiscussion:NSFCAREERAwardDate:October16,2017Time:2.00PM–3.00PMPlace:398FensterHallEvent:URIWorkshopDate:October17,2017Time:2.00PM–5.30PMPlace:BallroomA/BEvent:FacultyResearchAdvisoryBoardMeetingDate:November13,2017Time:11.30AM–1.30PMPlace:398FensterHallEvent:President’sForumandResearchCentersandLabsShowcaseDate:November16,2017Time:10.00AM–2.30PMPlace:BallroomA/B/GEvent:IBCMeetingDate:November28,2017Time:11.00AM–1.00PMPlace:398FensterHallEvent:IRBMeetingDate:December5,2017Time:11.30AM–1.30PMPlace:398FensterHallEvent:URIWorkshopDate:December6,2017Time:2.00PM–5.30PMPlace:BallroomA/B

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InternalCompetitionforNSFInnovationsinGraduateEducation(IGE)Program

Pre-proposals in the following format (maximum 5 pages) should be submitted to respectivedean’s office by September August 25, 2017. Deans are requested to forward up to 2 pre-proposals with their recommendations to the Office of Research at dhawan@njit.edu bySeptember4,2017.Twopre-proposalswillbeselectedafterinstitutionalreviewbySept8,2017.Pre-proposalFormat(maximum5pages):

1. Titleandkeypersonnelwithaffiliation2. ProjectSummary(1-page)3. InternalandExternalCollaboration4. IntellectualMerit:InnovationinGraduateEducation

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5. BroaderImpact6. PerformanceAssessment/ProjectEvaluation7. TentativeBudgetSummaryandAnyResourcesNeeded

GrantProgram:InnovationsinGraduateEducation(IGE)ProgramAgency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-585RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17585/nsf17585.htmBriefDescription:TheInnovationsinGraduateEducation(IGE)programisdesignedtoencouragethedevelopmentand implementationofbold,new,andpotentially transformativeapproaches toSTEMgraduateeducation training.Theprogramseeksproposals that exploreways forgraduatestudents in research-based master's and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills,knowledge,andcompetenciesneededtopursuearangeofSTEMcareers.

IGEfocusesonprojectsaimedatpiloting,testing,andvalidatinginnovativeandpotentiallytransformative approaches to graduate education. IGE projects are intended to generate theknowledgerequiredfortheircustomization,implementation,andbroaderadoption.Theprogramsupports testing of novel models or activities with high potential to enrich and extend theknowledgebaseoneffectivegraduateeducationapproaches.

Theprogramaddressesbothworkforcedevelopment,emphasizingbroadparticipation,andinstitutional capacity building needs in graduate education. Strategic collaborations with theprivate sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, nationallaboratories, fieldstations, teachingand learningcenters, informalsciencecenters,andacademicpartnersareencouraged.Awards:StandardGrants.AnticipatedFundingAmount:$4,000,000LimitonNumberofProposalsperOrganization:2AneligibleorganizationmayparticipateintwoInnovationsinGraduateEducationproposalspercompetition.Participationincludesservingasaleadorganizationonanon-collaborativeproposalor as a lead organization, non-lead organization, or subawardee on a collaborativeproposal.Organizations participating solely as evaluators on projects are excluded from thislimitation. Proposals that exceed the institutional eligibility limit (beyond the first twosubmissionsbasedontimestamp)willbereturnedwithoutreviewregardlessoftheinstitution'srole(lead,non-lead,subawardee)inthereturnedproposal..LimitonNumberofProposalsperPIorCo-PI:1An individual may serve as Lead Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on only one proposalsubmitted to the IGE program per annual competition. Proposals that exceed the PI/Co-PIeligibilitylimit(beyondthefirstsubmissionbasedontimestamp)willbereturnedwithoutreview.LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:October25,2017Contacts:LauraB.Regassa,telephone:(703)292-2343,email:lregassa@nsf.gov

• TaraL.Smith,telephone:(703)292-7239,email:tsmith@nsf.gov• StephenMulkey,telephone:(703)292-8954,email:smulkey@nsf.gov

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BriefDescription:NJIThasbeendesignatedasanNSFI-CorpsSiteandthroughtheNJITSchoolofManagementandNJCenterforInnovationAcceleration,wewillprovidespecializedtrainingandminigrantsofupto$3,000toteamsinterestedinexploringthecommercialviabilityoftheirideasforproductsandbusinessesthatarebasedontheirowninventionsorNJITintellectualproperty.

Do you have an exciting technology thatworks in the lab?Would you like help to start acompany to commercialize the technology? Do you want to test a prototype in the real-worldenvironment?Benefits:Learnthe leanstartupmethodology–anapproachthathassignificantadvantagesovertraditionalbusinessplanning/newproductdevelopmentapproaches.

Getoutofthebuildingandspendthemajorityofyourtimetalkingtopotentialcustomerstodiscoverhowyourtechnologycouldeffectively‘solve’customers’unmetneedsorpainpoints.

Makeconnectionswithexperiencedentrepreneursand investors thatcan lead topotentialfollow-onsupportorcollaborationEligibility:I-CorpsminigrantsareavailabletoteamsmadeupNJITstudentsandfaculty.Eachteammusthave:

-anentrepreneuriallead(typicallyanNJITundergraduateorgraduatestudent(s))-anacademicleadresearcher/advisor(facultymember)-abusinessmentorwithsignificantentrepreneurialbusinessexperience.

The NJIT I-Corps Program Managers (Dr. Michael Ehrlich and Ms. Judith Sheft) will provideassistance tocomplete teamsasnecessary.Youmusthaveat least2 teamsmembers identified toapply.Allteammembersmustbeabletoparticipateforthe6monthprojectduration.AwardsandExpectationsoverGrantPeriod:FollowingtheMandatoryTeamOrientationmeeting,the teams will be expected to participate in a self paced learning exercise for the Lean StartupMethod, which is set up on Moodle. There will be several follow on mandatory team meetingsscheduled tohelpprovide support and tokeep teamson target. There are video lessons,writtenassignments,andquizzestohelpyoukeepontrack.Teamswillalsobeexpectedtogetoutof thebuilding/lab and to interview prospective customers. Interview best practices and samples arepostedinMoodle.Thisfirstphaseshouldbecompletedwithinthreemonthsandcouldbedoneinaslittleas30days.Fundingwillbereleasedinconjunctionwiththislearningactivity.

Fortheremainderofthegrantperiod,weexpectteamstoadvancethecommercializationoftheir new technology to get to aGO/NO-GOpoint atwhich theywill knowwhether theywant toproceed.

Next steps for aGOdecision could includeanapplication for a $50,000NSF I-CorpsGrant,SubmissionofanSBIRapplication for$75,000-150,000,SubmissionofaNSFPFI-AIR-TTgrant for$200,000,andPitchesbeforeAngelInvestors.DeadlineforSubmissions:ThursdaySeptember13,2017InterviewsofFinalists:September18-22,2017AnnouncementofAwards–September29,2017MandatoryTeamOrientation–FridaySeptember29,2017(CommonHour)OtherMandatorySessions:WedsDec13,2017&Feb14,2018FinalReportDueWedsMarch28,2018ContactsforQuestion:• Dr.MichaelEhrlich–NJITSchoolofManagementandCo-DirectoroftheNJInnovation

AccelerationCenter-ehrlich@njit.eduJudithSheftCo-DirectoroftheNJInnovationAccelerationCenter-sheft@njit.edu

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GrantOpportunityAlerts

KeywordsandAreasIncludedintheGrantOpportunityAlertSectionBelowNSF:InclusionAcrosstheNationofCommunitiesofLearnersofUnderrepresentedDiscoverersinEngineeringandScience(NSFINCLUDES);ImprovingUndergraduateSTEMEducation:EducationandHumanResources(IUSE:EHR);DivisionofMolecularandCellularBiosciences:Investigator-Initiated Research Projects (MCB); SBE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (SPRF); Japan-USNetworkOpportunity2(JUNO2);DiscoveryResearchPreK-12(DRK-12)NIH:GrantProgram:BRAINInitiative:ResearchontheEthicalImplicationsofAdvancementsinNeurotechnology andBrain Science (R01); CREATEBioOptimizationTrack forBiologics (U01)(SBIR-U44); Point-of-Care Technologies Research Network Centers (U54); NIBIBExploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21); Ethical, Legal, and SocialImplications (ELSI) of Genomics Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (R21)(R01)(R03);Exploratory/Developmental InvestigationsonPrimaryImmunodeficiencyDiseases(R21)Department of Defense/US Army/DARPA/ONR: Breast Cancer Research Program InnovatorAward;DoD,PeerReviewedAlzheimer'sResearchDepartment of Energy: Advanced Manufacturing Graduate-Level Traineeships; Photovoltaics(PV)InnovationRoadmapNASA:ROSES2017:DiscoveryDataAnalysis;ROSES2017:RosettaDataAnalysisNationalEndowmentofHumanities:SummerStipends;ResearchandDevelopmentGrantsPhrmaFoundation:ResearchGrantsandFellowshipsSimonFoundation:FoundationGrants

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RecentResearchGrantandContractAwards

Congratulationstofacultyandstaffonreceivingresearchgrantandcontractawards!PI:AlexanderKosovichev(PI)Department:Physics;CenterforHeliophysicsGrant/ContractProjectTitle:AnalysisofChromosphericEvaporationfromIRISObservationsFundingAgency:NASADuration:09/01/16-08/31/18PI:WendaCao(PI)andPhilipGoode(Co-PI)Department:CenterforSolarTerrestrialResearchGrant/Contract Project Title: InternationalCollaborations toOptimizeScientificOutputof theNewSolarTelescopeinBigBearFundingAgency:TheNationalAstronomicalObservatoryofChinaDuration:01/01/14-12/31/18PI:ChristinaFrederick(PI)Department:MathematicalSciencesGrant/Contract Project Title: Numerical Methods for Multiscale Inverse Problems andApplicationstoSonarImaging FundingAgency:NSFDuration:09/01/17-08/31/20

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PI:AlexanderKosovichev(PI),VincentOria(Co-PI)andGeluNita(Co-PI)Department:Physics;CenterforHeliophysics;ComputerScience,CSTRGrant/ContractProjectTitle:EarthcubeDataInfrastructure:IntelligentDatabasesandAnalysisToolsforGeospaceDataFundingAgency:NSFDuration:08/15/17-07/31/19PI:ColetteSantasieri(PI)Department:NJII,NJIT Grant/ContractProjectTitle:NewJerseySeaGrantConsortiumFundingAgency:NJSeaGrantConsortiaDuration:02/01/17-01/31/18PI:HaiminWang(PI),JuJing(Co-PI),ChangLiu(Co-PI),andVasylYurchyshyn(Co-PI)Department:CenterforSolarTerrestrialResearchGrant/Contract Project Title: Data-Constrained, Data-Driven and Laboratory-Tested MHDSimulationstoUnderstandtheSuccessfulandFailedSolarEruptionsFundingAgency:NASADuration:06/23/17-06/22/20PI:RichardFoulds(PI)andSergeiAdamovich(Co-PI)Department:BiomedicalEngineering Grant/ContractProjectTitle:RehabilitationEngineeringResearchCenteronWearableRobotsforIndependentLivingFundingAgency:DHHSDuration:09/30/15-09/29/20PI:DaphneSoares(PI)Department:BiologicalSciences Grant/ContractProjectTitle:PlasticityintheCNSofBlindFishAfterEyeRegenerationFundingAgency:NIHDuration:09/01/17-08/31/20PI:KurtRohloff(PI)Department:ComputerScience Grant/ContractProjectTitle:RAMPARTS:RapidMachine-learningProcessingApplicationsandReconfigurableTargetingofSecurityFundingAgency:DARPADuration:08/31/16-08/30/18

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IntheNews…

(NationalandFederalNewsRelatedtoResearchFundingandGrantOpportunities)

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NationalAcademiesandNSFReportonEngineeringResearchCenters(ERC):TheMay2017report by theNational Academieswon't be quite the lastword on the future direction of NSF'sacclaimed Engineering Research Centers. Dawn Tilbury, NSF's assistant director forengineering,told theNSBaworkinggroupwillgather input fromERCprogrammanagers,otherNSF centermanagers, other recent reports; analyze recommendations from the report (and the)difficulty of implementation vs. potential benefit to the program; prioritize reportrecommendations,incontextandcomparisonwithotherNSFcenter-scaleprograms(STC,MRSEC);andthendraftasolicitationforfutureENGcenterprograms.Fullproposalswon'tbedueuntilearly2019, with awards likely coming the following year. Among the report's recommendations is achange in how ERCs are measured. Whereas current reporting emphasizes funding, students,papers,andpatents,NSFshouldtrytomeasureERCimpact:placementofstudentsinpositionsofinfluence (and) evidence of center products being widely used. These will be hard to quantify,Tilbury says. The power point presentation on the report is posted on the websitehttps://www.nsf.gov/nsb/meetings/2017/0815/presentations/20170815-CS-Open-Center-Based-Research-Presentation.pdfResearchIntegrity:In2007,CongresspassedtheAmericaCreatingOpportunitiestoMeaningfullyPromote Excellence in Technology, Education, and Science Act (America COMPETES Act),whichamong other things directedNSF to introduce a requirement for awardees to provide adequatetraining for undergraduate students, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers about theResponsibleConductofResearch(RCR). By law, theNationalScienceFoundation is supposed torequire that institutionsreceivinggrants train their undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers about theresponsible conduct of research (RCR). NSF's Office of Inspector General (OIG) checked out 48institutionsandfoundthat11-23percent-didnothaveanRCRplanoradesignatedpersontomakesurethattherequiredparticipantstookthetraining.Eightofthe11developedaplanafterbeingcontactedbytheOIG.In a report,theOIGsays:"ThelackofguidancefromNSFastowhatconstitutes'appropriatetraining'meansthatNSFcannotguaranteethattheinstructionprovidedinresponse to theRCRtrainingrequirementmeetsaminimumlevelofquality"; "Some institutionsareengagedinpromisingpracticesorusingtechniquesthatareworthyofbeingsharedwiththebroadercommunity";"Noinstitutionsareconductingriskassessments,despitethefactthatNSF’sFAQsays that they should"; "RequiringRCR trainingonly forparticipants supportedbyNSF canhavenegativeconsequences";and,"Althoughfacultyplayacriticalroleintheresearchenterpriseand constitute a significant percentage of researchmisconduct subjects, only 15 percent of theplans we reviewed require faculty to take RCR training.” More information onhttps://www.nsf.gov/oig/_pdf/RCR_MIR_Final_7-25-17.pdfNIH Plans to Re-issue Development of Next Generation Human Brain Imaging Tools andTechnologies:TheNIHBrainResearchthroughAdvancingInnovativeNeurotechnologies(BRAIN)Initiative intends to reissue RFA-EB-17-002, Development of Next Generation Human BrainImagingToolsandTechnologies,withmodifications.Thisfundingopportunityaimstosupportfulldevelopment of entirely new or next generation noninvasive human brain imaging tools andmethodsthatwill leadtotransformativeadvances inourunderstandingofthehumanbrain.TheFOA seeks innovative applications that are ready for full-scale development of breakthroughtechnologies with the intention of delivering working tools within the timeframe of the BRAINInitiative. The FOA represents the second stage of the tool/technology development effort thatstarted withRFA-MH-14-217andRFA-MH-15-200. This FOA solicits applications proposing fulldevelopmentfornextgenerationhumanbrainimagingandbreakthroughtechnologiesthatwould

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overcomeexistingbarriers. Ifdeveloped,suchtechnologieswouldenableimagingandmeasuringbrain processes in ways that are currently unachievable, thereby acquiring fundamental novelinsightabouthowthehumanbrainisorganizedandfunctions.ThisFOAwillprovidetheneededresourcestosupportteamstomeetthegrandchallengesofdevelopingnovelandtransformativeinterdisciplinaryapproachestohumanbrainimaging.Theintendedoutcomeisbold,high-impact,and disruptive tools and methods for human neuroscience that can be used practically andethicallyinhealthyhumansirrespectiveofdiseasestate.Moreinformationispostedonthewebsitehttps://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-EB-17-006.html

NSF Policy and Awards Update (May 2017): NSF Pilots a New Collaborator and OtherAffiliationsTemplate:LastmonthNSFbeganpilotinganewformatforsubmittingCollaboratorsandOtherAffiliationsInformationinFastLane.Proposersarerequiredtoincludecollaboratorsandother affiliations information for principal investigators (PIs), co-PIs and other senior projectpersonnel. NSF uses this information to manage reviewer selection. The pilot standardizes thecollection of this data across the Foundation and ensures that the information is submitted in asearchableformat.ThisreducestheburdenonNSFprogramstaffwhocurrentlymustspendtimemanipulating non-searchable files. Likewise, for the community, proposers can rest assuredknowing that their format is acceptable to NSF. The new format requires PIs, co-PIs and othersenior project personnel who are identified on the proposal to individually upload theirCollaboratorsandOtherAffiliationsInformationasaSingleCopyDocumentwhichareonlyseenbyNSFstaffandnotbyreviewers.

ProposerswillbedirectedtothenewspreadsheettemplatewhileinFastLane.Thetemplateis fillable, and the content and format requirementsmust not be altered by the user. ProposersshouldnotconvertthefiletoPDFformatpriortosubmittingtheproposaltoNSF,ratheritshouldbe completed and saved in .xlsx or .xls format to ensure preservation of searchable text, anduploaded into FastLane as a Single Copy Document. Using any other file format may delay thetimely processing and review of the proposal. The template has been tested inMicrosoft Excel,Google Sheets and LibreOffice. In addition to benefiting themerit review process, this templateprovides a compliant and reusable format for PIs tomaintain andupdate for use in subsequentproposal submissions toNSF. The newCollaborators andOther Affiliations pilot only applies toFastLane proposal submissions. Grants.gov proposal submissions shall continue to follow theinstructions in the Grants.gov Application Guide, Chapter VI. 2.4. More information onhttps://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17084/nsf17084.pdf?WT.mc_id=USNSF_109

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WebinarandEventsEvent:Pre-ApplicationWebinarfortheCommonFundMetabolomicsProgramStage2FOAs(RFA-RM-17-011,RFA-RM-17-012,RFA-RM-17-013,andRFA-RM-17-014)When:August28,2017;12.00PMWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-RM-17-036.htmlAbout theWebinar:TheNIHCommonFundwillholdasinglepre-application interactiveQ&Awebinar August 28, 2017 from noon-1:30 PM EDT for the four Funding OpportunityAnnouncements (FOAs) for Stage 2 of the Common FundMetabolomics Program (RFA-RM-17-011,RFA-RM-17-012,RFA-RM-17-013,RFA-RM-17-014). NIH staff will discuss the overallstructure and goals of theMetabolomicsProgramand the specific FOAs, and answerquestionsfrom prospective applicants. Pre-registration for the webinar is required and participants are

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askedtosubmittheirquestionsaheadoftimetothemailboxbelow.Participationinthewebinaris optional. The slide set for the webinar is available on theNIH Common FundMetabolomicswebpage.Register:Tojointhewebinar,pre-registrationisrequiredthroughWebEx.PleasesendadvancequestionsbyAugust24,2017toCFMetabolomics@mail.nih.gov.Event:YoungFacultyAward(YFA)ProposersDayWhen:WebcastonAugust29,2017from2:00PMto5:00PMWebsite:https://www.fbo.gov/spg/ODA/DARPA/CMO/DARPA-SN-17-70/listing.htmlAbout the Webinar: The DARPA Young Faculty Award (YFA) program aims to identify andengagerisingstarsinjuniorfacultypositionsinacademiaandequivalentpositionsatnon-profitresearch institutions and expose them to DoD and National Security challenges and needs. Inparticular, YFA will provide high-impact funding to elite researchers early in their careers todevelop innovative new research directions in the context of enabling transformative DoDcapabilities.DARPAanticipates soliciting innovative researchproposals in theareasofphysicalsciences, engineering, materials, mathematics, biology, computing, informatics, social science,robotics,neuroscienceandmanufacturingofinteresttoDARPA’sTechnologyOffices.Register:Tojointhewebinar,registerathttps://events.sa-meetings.com/YFAProposersDayEvent:EmergingFrontiersinResearchandInnovationProgram-InformationalWebinarWhen:September7,20171:00PMWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/events/event_summ.jsp?cntn_id=242816&org=NSFAbout theWebinar:OnThursday,September7th, from1:00to2:30pmEasterntime,theNSFOffice of Emerging Frontiers and Multidisciplinary Activities (EFMA) will host a webinar todiscuss theFY2018programsolicitationof theEmergingFrontiers inResearchand Innovation(EFRI)program.EFRI investigators pursue cutting-edge, interdisciplinary research with the potential fortransformativeimpactsonnationalneedsandgrandchallenges.During thiswebinar,potentialproposers to theprogramwillbeable to learnmoreaboutEFRIandaskquestionsaboutthenewEFRIsolicitation.TheFY2018EFRItopicsare:

• ChromatinandEpigeneticEngineering(CEE)• Continuum,Compliant,andConfigurableSoftRoboticsEngineering(C3SoRo)

Webinar attendance is limited, so prior registration is required. For those unable towatch thewebinar live, the slides will be posted with a summary of questions and answers on thisannouncementafterthemeeting.Register:Tojointhewebinar,registerathttps://tinyurl.com/EFRI-9-7-2017Event:DronesonCampus:PoliciestoAchieveInstitutionalComplianceandMinimizeRiskWhen:Tuesday,September26;2.00PM–3.30PMWebsite:https://www.paper-clip.com/Main/product-catalog/3492.aspxAbouttheWebinar:SinceDecember2015,over800,000droneownershaveregisteredwiththeFederal AviationAdministration and it expects that number to triple in size to 3.55million by2021.UnmannedAircraft Vehicle (UAV akaDrones) are being used by campuses in innovativewaystoenhanceresearch,improvelearning,andelevatecampusevents.Asaresultoftheexpansionofdroneusageandrapidadvancementofthistechnology,institutionsalong with federal and state governments have struggled to keep up and adapt laws andregulationsregardingtheiruse.

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JoinourexpertpresenteronSeptember26,2017,andinjust90minutes,youandyourstaffwilllearnaboutthecurrenttypesofUAVbeingusedonyourcampus,identifyfederal,stateandprivacy laws that impact use of drones on your campus and enhance the educationalmissionofyourinstitutionthroughtheuseofthistechnology.Panelists: Shawn Troxler currently serves as an Associate General Counsel at North CarolinaStateUniversitylocatedinRaleigh,NC.(Clickhereforfullbio)

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GrantOpportunitiesNationalScienceFoundationGrant Program: Inclusion Across the Nation of Communities of Learners ofUnderrepresentedDiscoverersinEngineeringandScience(NSFINCLUDES)Agency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-591RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17591/nsf17591.htmBriefDescription: Inclusionacross theNationofCommunitiesofLearnersofUnderrepresentedDiscoverers in Engineering and Science (NSF INCLUDES) is a comprehensive national initiativedesignedtoenhanceU.S. leadership inscience, technology,engineeringandmathematics(STEM)discoveriesandinnovationsfocusedonNSF'scommitmenttodiversity,inclusion,andbroadeningparticipation in these fields. The initiative is developing a National Network composed of NSFINCLUDES Design and Development Launch Pilots, NSF INCLUDES Alliances, NSF-fundedbroadening participation projects, other relevant NSF-funded projects, scholars engaged inbroadeningparticipationresearch,andotherorganizationsthatsupportthedevelopmentoftalentfromallsectorsofsocietytobuildtheSTEMworkforce.To facilitate the Network's operation, the program is soliciting proposals for aNSF INCLUDESCoordinationHubthatwilldriveandsupport theworkof theNSFINCLUDESNationalNetworkoverthelife-cycleoftheinitiativeby:(a)promotingtheNSFINCLUDESguidingvisionandstrategy;(b) developing a collaborative infrastructure to support the activities of the various entitiespartnering in the NSF INCLUDES National Network; (c) fostering progress among Networkpartners toward shared models, measurement practices, and evaluation criteria; (d)communicating the discoveries of and generating enthusiasm for the NSF INCLUDES NationalNetwork; and (e) advancing the expansionand scaleof theNSF INCLUDESNationalNetworkbyconnectingexpertisefrommultiplesectorsandotherprivateandpublicfunders.ThethreecriticalfunctionsoftheNSFINCLUDESCoordinationHubaresummarizedbelow:

1. Communication and Networking: From the beginning the NSF INCLUDES CoordinationHub should direct efforts toward building the Network infrastructure by facilitatingcontinuous communication and information updates, designing community activities, andfosteringcollaborationacrossallelementsoftheNetwork.

2. Network Assistance and Reinforcement: As NSF INCLUDES Alliances and otherorganizations join theNSF INCLUDESNationalNetwork, theNSF INCLUDESCoordinationHub should focus attention on assistance and reinforcement activities including technicalassistance, conducting research, and facilitating shared measurement and data analysisacrosstheNetwork.

3. VisibilityandExpansion:TheNSFINCLUDESCoordinationHubshouldprovideresourcesforefforts to focusonexpansionandsustainabilitywithin theNationalNetwork, increaseNSF INCLUDES visibility and communicate impact, while also serving as a repository for

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fundingopportunities, researchandknowledgegeneratedby theNSF INCLUDESNationalNetworkandstakeholders.

Awards:CooperativeAgreement;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$10,500,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredLimit on Number of Proposals per Organization: An organization may serve as the leadinstitution on only one NSF INCLUDES Coordination Hub proposal, although itmay serve as acollaboratingpartneronotherproposals.Internal Pre-Proposal Review and Selection: Please send an email with a copy of the pre-proposalwithprojectsummary,collaborators, intellectualmeritandbroader impactsectionstotheOfficeofResearchatdhawan@njit.edubyOctober1,2017forinternalreviewandselection.ProposalSubmissionDueDate:November27,2017Contacts: General inquiries may be addressed to:, telephone: (703) 292-7303,email:nsfincludes@nsf.gov________________________________________________________________________________________Grant Program: Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education and HumanResources(IUSE:EHR)Agency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-590RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17590/nsf17590.htmBrief Description:The fieldsof science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM)holdmuchpromiseassectorsoftheeconomywherewecanexpecttoseecontinuousvigorousgrowthin the coming decades. STEM job creation is expected to outpace non-STEM job creationsignificantly, according to the Commerce Department, reflecting the importance of STEMknowledgetotheUSeconomy.TheNationalScienceFoundation(NSF)playsaleadershiproleindevelopmentandimplementationofeffortstoenhanceandimproveSTEMeducationintheUnitedStates.ThroughtheNSFImprovingUndergraduate STEM Education(IUSE) initiative, the agency continues to make a substantialcommitment to the highest caliber undergraduate STEM education through a Foundation-wideframeworkofinvestments.TheIUSE:EHRprogramisacoreNSFundergraduateSTEMeducationprogramthatseekstoimprovetheeffectivenessofundergraduateSTEMeducationforbothmajorsandnon-majors.Theprogramisopentoapplicationfromall institutionsofhighereducationandassociatedorganizations.NSFplaceshighvalueoneducatingstudentstobeleadersandinnovatorsinemergingandrapidlychangingSTEMfieldsaswellaseducatingascientificallyliteratepopulace.In pursuit of this goal, IUSE: EHR supports projects that have the potential to improve studentlearning in STEM through development of new curricularmaterials andmethods of instruction,anddevelopmentofnewassessmenttoolstomeasurestudent learning. Inadditionto innovativework at the frontier of STEM education, this program also encourages replications of researchstudies at different types of institutions and with different student bodies to produce deeperknowledgeabouttheeffectivenessandtransferabilityoffindings.IUSE: EHR also seeks to support projects that have high potential for broader societal impacts,including improved diversity of students and instructors participating in STEM education,professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogicaltechniques that meet the changing needs of students, and projects that promote institutionalpartnerships for collaborative research and development. IUSE: EHR especially welcomesproposals that will pair well with the efforts of NSF INCLUDES(https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/nsfincludes/index.jsp) to develop STEM talent fromallsectorsandgroupsinoursociety.CollaborationsareencouragedbetweenIUSEproposalsandexistingINCLUDESprojects,providedthecollaborationstrengthensbothprojects.

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Forall theaboveobjectives, theNationalScienceFoundationinvestsprimarily inevidence-basedand evidence-generating approaches to understand and improve STEM learning and learningenvironments, improvethediversityofSTEMstudentsandmajors,andprepareSTEMmajorsfortheworkforce.InadditiontocontributingtoSTEMeducationinthehostinstitution(s),proposalsshouldhave thepromiseof addingmorebroadly to ourunderstandingof effective teaching andlearningpractices.The IUSE:EHRprogramrecognizesand respects thevarietyofdiscipline-specific challengesandopportunitiesfacingSTEMfacultyastheystrivetoincorporateresultsfromeducationalresearchintoclassroompracticeandworkwitheducationresearchcolleaguesandsocialsciencescholarstoadvanceourunderstandingofeffectiveteachingandlearning.Toward these ends the program features two tracks: (1) Engaged Student Learning and (2)Institutional and Community Transformation. Two tiers of projects exist within each track: (i)ExplorationandDesignand(ii)DevelopmentandImplementation. ExplorationandDesign Development and

ImplementationEngagedStudentLearning Upto$300K,forupto3yearsLevel1:Upto$600K,forupto

3yearsLevel 2: $601K-$2M, for up to5years

InstitutionalandCommunityTransformation

Upto$300K,forupto3yearsUpto$3M,forupto5years

Awards:StandardGrant;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$73,000,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:December12,2017DevelopmentandImplementationTierforEngagedStudentLearning&InstitutionandCommunityTransformationDecember11,2018DevelopmentandImplementationTierforEngagedStudentLearning&InstitutionandCommunityTransformationContacts:MylesG.Boylan,telephone:(703)292-4617,email:mboylan@nsf.gov

• EllenCarpenter,telephone:(703)292-5104,email:elcarpen@nsf.gov• AbiodunIlumoka,telephone:(703)292-2703,email:ailumoka@nsf.gov

________________________________________________________________________________________Grant Program: Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences: Investigator-InitiatedResearchProjects(MCB)Agency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-589RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17589/nsf17589.htmBrief Description: The Division of Molecular and Cellular Biosciences (MCB) supportsquantitative,mechanistic,predictive,andtheory-drivenfundamentalresearchdesignedtopromoteunderstanding of complex living systems at themolecular, subcellular, and cellular levels.Whilerecognizingtheneedforthoroughandaccuratedescriptionsofbiologicalcomplexesandpathways,thepriorityoftheDivisionistosupportworkthatadvancesthefieldbycapturingthepredictive

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power ofmechanistic, quantitative, and evolutionary approaches.MCB is soliciting proposals infourcoreclusters:

• CellularDynamicsandFunction• GeneticMechanisms• MolecularBiophysics• SystemsandSyntheticBiology

MCBgiveshighprioritytoresearchprojectsthatusetheory,methods,andtechnologiesfromlifeand physical sciences, mathematics, computational sciences, and engineering to address majorbiologicalquestionsthatelucidatetherulesgoverningsubcellularandcellularprocesses.Researchsupported by MCB uses a range of experimental and computational approaches--includinginvivo,in vitro,andin silicostrategies--and a broad spectrum of model and non-model organisms,including microbes and plants. Typical research supported by MCB integrates theory andexperimentation.Projectsareparticularlywelcomethataddresstheemergingareasof:multi-scaleintegration; transformative methods and resources (when driven by compelling biologicalquestions);molecularandcellularevolution;thesynthesisoflife-likesystems;andthequantitativeprediction of the phenome from genomic information. Highest funding priority is given toapplicationsthathaveoutstandingintellectualmeritandstrongbroaderimpacts,whileproposalswithweaknesses ineithercategory(or those thatareperceivedas likely tohavean incrementalimpact)willnotbecompetitive.Proposals thataremotivatedby relevance tohumanhealthanddiseasetreatmentarenotappropriatefortheDivisionandwillbereturnedwithoutreview.Awards:StandardGrant;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$83,000,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:November20,2017Contacts:CharlesCunningham,telephone:(703)292-8440,email:mcb-cdf@nsf.gov

• ArcadyMushegian,telephone:(703)292-8440,email:mcb-gm@nsf.gov• EnginSerpersu,telephone:(703)292-8440,email:mcb-mb@nsf.gov

________________________________________________________________________________________Grant Program: Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences (SBE) Postdoctoral ResearchFellowships(SPRF)Agency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-588RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17588/nsf17588.htmBrief Description: The Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) offersPostdoctoralResearchFellowshipstoencourageindependenceearlyintheFellow'scareerthroughsupporting his or her research and training goals. The research and training plan of eachFellowshipmustaddressimportantscientificquestionswithinthescopeoftheSBEDirectorateandthe specific guidelines in this solicitation. The SPRFprogramoffers two tracks: (I) FundamentalResearch in the SBE Sciences (SPRF-FR) and (II) Broadening Participation in the SBE Sciences(SPRF-BP).Seethefulltextofthesolicitationforadetaileddescriptionofthesetracks.Awards:15-20Fellowships;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$3,000,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:November01,2017Contacts: Josie S. Welkom - Actg Program Officer, telephone: (703) 292-7376,email:jwelkom@nsf.gov

• LisaM.Jackson-ProgramSpecialist,telephone:(703)292-7882,email:lmjackso@nsf.gov________________________________________________________________________________________

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GrantProgram:Japan-USNetworkOpportunity2(JUNO2)R&DforTrustworthyNetworkingforSmartandConnectedCommunitiesAgency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-586RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17586/nsf17586.htmBrief Description: The Division of Computer and Network Systems (CNS) within the NationalScience Foundation's (NSF) Directorate for Computer and Information Science and Engineering(CISE) supports research and education activities that develop a better understanding of thefundamentalpropertiesof computer andnetwork systemsand to createbetter abstractions andtoolsfordesigning,building,analyzing,andmeasuringfuturesystems.TheNetworkingTechnologyandSystems(NeTS)programintheCNSdivisionsupportstransformativeresearchonfundamentalscientific and technological advances leading to the development of future-generation, high-performancenetworksandfutureInternetarchitectures.Under this umbrella, NSF and the National Institute of Information and CommunicationsTechnology(NICT)ofJapanhaveagreedtoembarkonacollaborativeresearchprogramtoaddresscompelling research challenges associated with enabling trustworthy networks supporting theInternet of Things (IoT) and cyber-physical systems (CPS). This NSF solicitation parallels anequivalent NICT solicitation. Proposals submitted under this solicitation must describe jointresearchwithcounterpartJapaneseinvestigatorswhoarerequestingfundingseparatelyundertheNICTsolicitation.The IoTandCPSarebecomingpervasivepartsofeveryday life, enablingawidearrayof relatedemergingservicesandapplicationsincitiesandcommunities, includinginhealth,transportation,energy/utilities, andother areas.As these systemsbecomeembedded indaily life, it is criticallyimportantthatthenetworksunderlyingtheservicestheyprovidebedesigned,built,deployedandoperatedinahighlytrustworthymanner,i.e.,thattheyareresilientagainstdisasters,failuresandother network disruptions. This program focuses on enabling ultra-high-availability, robust andreliablenetworksthatcansupportcontinuityofserviceunderduress.Thisrequiresconsiderationof end-to-end systems, including compute resources needed for services and applications, andcreative and innovativeways of approaching the challenges outlined above. This program seeksjointJapanese-USresearchprojectsthatleverageeachnation'sexpertiseandaddressthefollowingworkareas:

1. TrustworthyIoT/CPSNetworkingDeveloping the foundations for a future resilient edge cloud/network system to ensuretrustworthy end-to-end networks, addressing such factors as the heterogeneity, characteristics,resourceconstraintsandpotentialmobilityofenddevices/sensors,thediversityofaccessnetworktechnologies, the availability/placement of computing resources and Quality of Service (QoS)requirements.

2. TrustworthyOpticalCommunicationsandNetworkingAddressing the need for trustworthy, high-availability, agile optical edge/access and integratedoptical/wirelessnetworksthatareresilientagainstdisasters,largetrafficsurgesandothermajordisruptions.Awards:StandardGrants.AnticipatedFundingAmount:$2,250,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:November30,2017Contacts: AnnC.VonLehmen,ProgramDirector,CISE/CNS, telephone:(703)292-4756,email:avonlehm@nsf.gov

• John Brassil, Program Director, CISE/CNS, telephone: (703) 292-8950, email:jbrassil@nsf.gov

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GrantProgram:InnovationsinGraduateEducation(IGE)ProgramAgency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-585RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17585/nsf17585.htmBriefDescription:TheInnovationsinGraduateEducation(IGE)programisdesignedtoencouragethedevelopmentand implementationofbold,new,andpotentially transformativeapproaches toSTEMgraduateeducation training.Theprogramseeksproposals that exploreways forgraduatestudents in research-based master's and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills,knowledge,andcompetenciesneededtopursuearangeofSTEMcareers.

IGEfocusesonprojectsaimedatpiloting,testing,andvalidatinginnovativeandpotentiallytransformative approaches to graduate education. IGE projects are intended to generate theknowledgerequiredfortheircustomization,implementation,andbroaderadoption.Theprogramsupports testing of novel models or activities with high potential to enrich and extend theknowledgebaseoneffectivegraduateeducationapproaches.

Theprogramaddressesbothworkforcedevelopment,emphasizingbroadparticipation,andinstitutional capacity building needs in graduate education. Strategic collaborations with theprivate sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, nationallaboratories, fieldstations, teachingand learningcenters, informalsciencecenters,andacademicpartnersareencouraged.Awards:StandardGrants.AnticipatedFundingAmount:$4,000,000LimitonNumberofProposalsperOrganization:2AneligibleorganizationmayparticipateintwoInnovationsinGraduateEducationproposalspercompetition.Participationincludesservingasaleadorganizationonanon-collaborativeproposalor as a lead organization, non-lead organization, or subawardee on a collaborativeproposal.Organizations participating solely as evaluators on projects are excluded from thislimitation. Proposals that exceed the institutional eligibility limit (beyond the first twosubmissionsbasedontimestamp)willbereturnedwithoutreviewregardlessoftheinstitution'srole(lead,non-lead,subawardee)inthereturnedproposal..LimitonNumberofProposalsperPIorCo-PI:1An individual may serve as Lead Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-PI on only one proposalsubmitted to the IGE program per annual competition. Proposals that exceed the PI/Co-PIeligibilitylimit(beyondthefirstsubmissionbasedontimestamp)willbereturnedwithoutreviewregardlessoftheindividual'srole(PIorco-PI)inthereturnedproposal.Internal Competition for Limited Submission: Pre-proposals in the following format(maximum 5 pages) should be submitted to respective dean’s office by September August 25,2017.Deansarerequestedtoforwardupto2pre-proposalswiththeirrecommendationstotheOfficeofResearchatdhawan@njit.edubySeptember4,2017.Twopre-proposalswillbeselectedafterinstitutionalreviewbySeptember8,2017.Pre-proposalFormat(maximum5pages):

8. Titleandkeypersonnelwithaffiliation9. ProjectSummary(1-page)10. InternalandExternalCollaboration11. IntellectualMerit:InnovationinGraduateEducation12. BroaderImpact13. PerformanceAssessment/ProjectEvaluation14. TentativeBudgetSummaryandAnyResourcesNeeded

LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:October25,2017

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Contacts:LauraB.Regassa,telephone:(703)292-2343,email:lregassa@nsf.gov• TaraL.Smith,telephone:(703)292-7239,email:tsmith@nsf.gov• StephenMulkey,telephone:(703)292-8954,email:smulkey@nsf.gov

________________________________________________________________________________________________NationalInstitutesofHealthGrantProgram:BRAINInitiative:ResearchontheEthicalImplicationsofAdvancementsinNeurotechnologyandBrainScience(R01)Agency:NationalInstitutesofHealthRFA-MH-18-500RFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-18-500.htmlBrief Description: Oneof the defined themes in theBRAIN2025 report is: “Considersethicalimplicationsofneuroscienceresearch.”Althoughethicalissuesthatarecommontootherareasofbiomedicalsciencealsoimpactbrainresearch,therearespecialethicalconsiderationsuniquetobrain research. Considering that thebrain gives rise to consciousness, our innermost thoughts,andourmostbasichumanneeds, it comesasno surprise thatmechanistic studiesof thebrainhave revealed novel social and ethical questions. With respect to research supported by theBRAINInitiative,itisclearthereareadditionalethicalissuesinareassuchasbrainimagingandmodulation,dataprivacy, informedconsent,andahostofadditionalopportunitiesthatwarrantfocusedattention.Thesecritical issuesshouldbeconsidered through thoughtfuldiscussionandempiricalresearch.Specifically,theBRAIN2025reportdescribestheimportanceof“Supportfordata-drivenresearchtoinformethicalissuesarisingfromBRAINInitiativeresearch,ideallywithintegrated activities between ethicists and neuroscientists.” In addition, feedback solicitedthrougharecentBRAINNeuroethicsRequestforInformationunderscoresthatthebroaderpublicandscientistsalikeendorsethatscientificadvancesandtechnologydevelopmentarewell-servedbythoughtfulconsiderationofpotentialethicalissues.ThisFOAseekstoprovideopportunitiestodirectlyconsidertheintegrationofethicalissueswithBRAIN-supported scientific advances. Specifically, this FOA seeks to support efforts addressingcore ethical issues associated with research focused on the human brain and resulting fromemergingtechnologiesandadvancementsinresearchanddevelopmentsupportedbytheBRAINInitiative.Thehope is thatefforts supportedunder this initiativemightbebothcomplimentaryand integrative with the transformative, breakthrough neuroscience discoveries supportedthroughtheBRAINInitiative.Awards:Applicationbudgetsarelimitedto$300,000indirectcostsinanyprojectyear,andneedtoreflecttheactualneedsoftheproposedproject.LetterofIntent:30dayspriortotheapplicationduedateDeadline: December7,2017,by5:00PMlocal timeofapplicantorganization.Alltypesofnon-AIDSapplicationsallowedforthisfundingopportunityannouncementaredueonthisdateNolateapplicationswillbeacceptedfortheFundingOpportunityAnnouncement.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections toerrorsfoundintheapplicationduringthesubmissionprocessbytheduedate._____________________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:CREATEBioOptimizationTrackforBiologics(SBIR-U44)(U01)U01ResearchProject–CooperativeAgreementsPAR-14-288,UG3/UH3Exploratory/DevelopmentalPhasedAwardCooperativeAgreementAgency:NationalInstitutesofHealthPAR-17-457RFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-457.html

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Brief Description: This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is part of a suite ofcomplementary programs to encourage the translation of research discoveries into newtreatmentsfordisordersthatfallundertheNINDSmission.TheNINDSCooperativeResearchtoEnableandAdvanceTranslationalEnterprisesforBiologics(CREATE Bio) program is dedicated to biotechnology product- and biologics-based therapies,whichbroadlyincludemodalitiessuchaspeptides,proteins,oligonucleotides,genetherapies,celltherapies and novel emergingmodalities. The program includes two tracks: the OptimizationTrack supports optimization in order to obtain a candidate appropriate for entering theDevelopmentTrack,andtheDevelopmentTracksupportsIND-enablingstudiesforthecandidate.For entry into the Optimization Track, projects must have strong scientific rationale anddemonstrate relevant, convincing in vivo data of one or more agent(s) that are sufficientlyprofiledsothattheparameterstobeoptimizedcanbequantitativelyspecified(seeentrycriteriafordetails)intheapplication.Attheendofthefundingperiod,acandidateshouldbeidentifiedthathassufficientbioactivity,stability,manufacturability,bioavailability, invivoefficacyand/ortargetengagement(measurementoftargetbindingorproximaldownstreameffects)withdefinedminimal and optimal doses, and other favorable properties consistentwith the desired clinicalapplication(seeScopebelowfordetails).

Projects are funded through the SBIR U44 cooperative agreement award mechanism,which involves NINDS Scientific/Research staff's participation in developing the project plan,monitoring research progress, and establishing appropriate milestones. NINDS staff will alsoprovideassistance toacademic investigators inguiding themwith the therapeuticdevelopmentprocessandthecriterianeededtoadvancetherapeuticleadstotheclinic.

For more information about earlier stage translational funding opportunities andprograms, visit theNINDS Division of Translational Researchwebsite and, for moreinformationspecificallyabouttheCREATEBioProgram,visitthewebsite.ApplicantsarestronglyadvisedtoreadthroughtheCREATEProgramFAQs.Awards:Applicationbudgetsarenot limitedbutmust reflect theactualneedsof theproposedproject.Budgetsfortheseprojectswillnormallyremainunder$700,000totalcost(directcosts,indirect costs, fee) per year in Phase I and $4,000,000 total cost for Phase II (no more than$1,500,000intotalcostsperyearinPhaseII).Budgetcostswilllikelyfluctuateoverthefundingperiodbasedonthestageoftheproject.LetterofIntent:NotRequiredDeadline: February 13, 2018; July 18, 2018; February 13, 2019; July 18, 2019; February 13,2020;andJuly20,2020,by5:00PMlocaltimeofapplicantorganization.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections toerrorsfoundintheapplicationduringthesubmissionprocessbytheduedate._____________________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:Point-of-CareTechnologiesResearchNetworkCenters(U54)Agency:NationalInstitutesofHealthPAR-17-453RFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-453.htmlBriefDescription: ThenetworkofPOCTRNResearchCenterswillhavebroadexpertiseacrossmany research areas and will cover multiple levels of technology readiness from proof offeasibility through products and procedures used in clinical practice (See individual NIHInstitute/Center Areas of Interest). The scope of work covered within each Center will include1) assessment and communication of unmet clinical needs in point-of-care testing; 2)collaborations with physical scientists, computational scientists, and engineers (as well asresearchersfromotherrelevantdisciplines,asappropriate)ontechnologydevelopmentprojects;

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3) development of external partnerships (e.g., technology, clinical, industry, and regulatory)necessary to move enabling technologies toward clinical applications; 4) clinical testing ofprototype point-of-care devices and 5) creation of training opportunities for technologydevelopersandotherstakeholdersonclinicalissuesrelatedtothedevelopmentofpoint-of-caredevices. The POCTRN Research Centers provide support to point-of-care stakeholders throughsub-awardsandotherresources(e.g.consultations,databasetools,trainingmodules,connectionswithclinicalcollaboratorsandprovidingde-identifiedclinicalspecimensfortestingPOCdevices).A key component of the POCTRN Research Centers includes the ability to provide sub-awardsupportforpoint-of-careprojectsthathavesignificantpotentialtoaddressclinicalneedsinpoint-of-care testing and for ultimate commercialization. It is expected that the POCTRN ResearchCenterleadershipwillestablishareviewprocess,manageasolicitationandselectionprocessforprojects and the distribution of sub-award funds for point-of-care projects according to Centerfocusandmilestones,budgetperiod, availabilityofmeritoriousprojects and theoverall goaloftransitioning functional prototypes out of the Center toward later- stage clinical testing andcommercialization.Proposedtechnologydevelopmentprojectssubmittedinthisapplicationwillbeinitiatedattheonsetofthegrantaward.Theselectionoffuturesub-awardprojectsforfundingbeyond those presented in the initial grant application, will be made in consultation with theScientificOfficersandapprovedby theNIHProgramOfficer.Thedetailsof the full governancestructureareprovidedinSectionVI.2,“CooperativeAgreementTermsandConditionsofAward”.Although Center institutions may receive funding for collaborative sub-award projects, it isexpected that themajorityof fundswillbeused to fundsub-awardprojectsoutsideof theU54awardeeinstitution.OrganizationalStructureThestructureofaPOCTRNResearchCenterwill consistof in-housescientificandpoint-of-caretechnologicalexpertiseandtheclinicalpartnershipsnecessarytofacilitatetheidentificationandintegration of enabling technologies into devices that address defined clinical needs. EachPOCTRNResearchCenterwillbecomprisedoffourCoreComponents:(1)Administrative(AdminCore); (2) Technology Development/Refinement(TechnologyDevCore); (3) Clinical TranslationandValidation(ClinicalTransValid)and(4)TechnologyTrainingandDissemination(TechnologyTrainDis).1)AdminCoreTheappropriateleadershipandstructuretomanagethemanyfacetsoftheselargeandcomplexCenterswillbeakeycomponentinestablishingasuccessfulCenter.TheAdminCoreservesasthemanaging component of the Center that is charged with effectively leading the organization,governance, collaboration within the Network, communication with stakeholders, as well asevaluation and continuous improvement in quality and efficiency of the Research Center byestablishing an External Advisory Board (EAB). The EAB is appointed by the Center ProgramDirector/Principal Investigator (PD/PI) and advises the PD/PI on future directions of theCenter.TheCenter'sScientificSubcommitteeoftheNetworkSteeringCommitteewillalsoprovidescientificandadministrativeoversightofCenterfunctions, includingthereviewandselectionofprojectstoreceivesub-awardfunding.2)TechnologyDevCoreThe Technology Dev Core identifies, evaluates and supports point-of-care technologydevelopment/refinementin-houseandexternaltotheCenter.Supportcanbeintheformofsub-awards, tools and/or other resources. It is expected that the project period for sub-awardedprojectswillbe6monthsuptotwoyearstoallowforseveraltechnologiestobetestedandmovedinto the next stage of clinical testing during the five-year grant period. Exceptions to this arepossible if justification is provided for an extended project period. Therefore, adequate funds

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shouldbebudgetedinlateryearsofthegrantperiodtoallowfortransitioningorretiringcurrentprojectsandrecruitingandselectingnewtechnologydevelopment/refinementprojects.Thefirstroundofsub-awardsaretobemadeinYearoneofthegrantperiod.Althoughthereisflexibilityinthesupportamountandtimeperiodsofthesub-awards,6monthawardsat$50,000or1yearat$100,000issuggested.ThenumberofawardswoulddependonmeritoriousapplicationsandtheCenter'sgoalsandbudget.3)ClinicalTransValidCoreClinical validation, adoption, and feasibility testing arenecessary to ensure that theprototypessupportedunderthisprogramwillhaveareasonablerateofsuccessforpublicuptake.POCTRN Research Centers are expected to validate the prototypes, and undertake rigorousfeasibility and adoption testing for the point-of-care devices in both clinical and “real-world”settings.Examplesof intended-usesettingsinclude,butarenotlimitedto,theintegrationofthepoint-of-care-technologiesintoclinicalworkflow(privateofficesandacademicpractices),withinlow-resource settings and among the intended users and/or caregivers. An importantcharacteristic of fundedResearchCenters is therefore the ability to collaborate effectivelywithentities that possess the resources and expertise to commercialize the prototype devicesdeveloped throughResearchCenteractivities.Support forclinical translationcanalsobe in theformofsub-awards,toolsand/orotherresources.4)TechnologyTrainDisCoreThe Technology Train Dis Core provides training activities for point-of-care technologystakeholders such as scientists, engineers, clinicians and othermedical professionals, patients,policymakersandinvestors.WithintheTechnologyTrainDisCore,theResearchCenterswillalsoconduct assessments of clinical anduser needs to informdevice design and further define anddisseminatepubliclyavailableclinicalneedsinformation.Awards:Applicationbudgetsarenotlimitedbutitisstronglyrecommendedthatapplicantsnotrequestabudgetofmorethan$1.2Mindirectcostsperyear.Facilitiesandadministrativecostsrequestedbyconsortiumparticipantsarenotincludedinthedirectcostlimitation.LetterofIntent:6weekspriortotheapplicationduedateDeadline: October27, 2017, by5:00PM local timeof applicant organization.Alltypes of non-AIDSapplicationsallowedforthisfundingopportunityannouncementaredueonthisdate.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections toerrorsfoundintheapplicationduringthesubmissionprocessbytheduedate._____________________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:NIBIBExploratory/DevelopmentalResearchGrantProgram(R21)Agency:NationalInstitutesofHealthPAR-17-441RFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-441.htmlBrief Description: Cutting-edge research in the biomedical, behavioral, clinical sciences andtechnologies requires new ideas, techniques, and points of view. Such ideas may differsubstantially from current thinking or practice. The NIBIB seeks to foster these new scientificbioengineeringandimagingideas,modelsystems,tools,agents,targets,andtechnologiesthroughtheExploratory/DevelopmentalResearchGrantProgram.Moredetailonourprogramareascanbefoundathttps://www.nibib.nih.gov/research-funding.

Thisprogramisspecificallyintendedtoencourageexploratoryordevelopmentalprojects.Thesestudiesmayinvolveconsiderablerisk,butareexpectedtoleadtobreakthroughsinnoveltechniques,agents,methodologies,models,or theirapplicationsthatcouldhaveamajor impactonhuman-healthandrelatedresearch.

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TheseR21applicationsmustnotincludepreliminarydatathatdemonstratethefeasibilityof thespecificaims.Applicationsincludingpreliminarydatawillbeconsiderednoncompliantwiththe FOA instructions and will not go forward to review.Availability of preliminary datademonstratingfeasibilityoftheproposedapproachisanindicationthattheproposedprojecthasadvanced beyond the exploratory stage defined by this program, and makes the applicationunsuitable for this fundingopportunity.Appropriate justification for theproposedworkcanbeprovidedthroughliteraturecitationsanddatafromothersources.

Exploratory/DevelopmentalResearchGrantapplicationsshouldbeexploratoryandnovel,distinct fromthosesupportedthroughthetraditionalR01activitycode.Forexample, long-termprojects, or projects designed to increase knowledge in a well-established area, are notappropriate for this FOA. Studies submitted to this FOA should break new ground or takepreviousdiscoveriesinnewdirections.

Applications for R21 awards should propose projects distinct from those supportedthrough the traditional R01 mechanism, which are generally longer-term systematicinvestigations supported by extensive preliminary data. R21 applications should have well-defined goalswith thepotential for futuredevelopment. It is expected that successful projectswouldgoon to furtherdevelopmentunderother fundingmechanisms, suchas theR01.Notallresearchendeavorswillbesuitable forthisFOA.Projects fromInvestigatorsthataresupportedby preliminary data should be submitted to the Parent R01 FOA(https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-16-160.html) or the Bioengineering ResearchGrantFOA(https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-16-242.html).Awards:Applicationbudgetsmaynot exceed$275,000direct costs over amaximum two-yearfundingperiod.Nomorethan$200,000indirectcostsmayberequestedinanysingleyear.LetterofIntent:NotRequiredDeadline: Standarddatesapply,by5:00PMlocaltimeofapplicantorganization.Alltypesofnon-AIDSapplicationsallowedforthisfundingopportunityannouncementaredueonthesedates.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections toerrorsfoundintheapplicationduringthesubmissionprocessbytheduedate.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________DepartmentofDefense/USArmy/DARPA/ONRGrantProgram:BreastCancerResearchProgramInnovatorAwardAgency:DepartmentofDefenseCongressionallyDirectedMedicalResearchProgramsW81XWH-17-BCRP-INNOV2Website:http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/FY17-BCRP-IA.pdfBriefDescription:TheBCRPhaspreparedabriefoverview,TheBreastCancerLandscape,thatdescribeswhat is currentlyknownabout themostpertinent topics thatareconsistentwith theBCRP’s vision of ending breast cancer. Applicants are strongly urged to read and consider TheBreast Cancer Landscape before preparing their applications. The Landscapemay be found athttp://cdmrp.army.mil/bcrp/pdfs/bc_landscape.pdf

TheInnovatorAwardsupportsvisionaryindividualswhohavedemonstratedexceptionalcreativity, innovative work, and paradigm-shifting leadership in any field including, but notlimited to, breast cancer. The InnovatorAwardwill provide these individualswith the fundingandfreedomtopursuetheirmostnovel,visionary,high-riskideasthatcouldaccelerateprogressto endingbreast cancer. Because the intent of the InnovatorAwardmechanism is to recognizetheseremarkablycreativeandinnovativevisionaryindividuals,ratherthanprojects,thecentral

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featureoftheawardistheinnovativecontributionthatthePrincipalInvestigator(PI)canmaketowardendingbreastcancer.ThePIshouldhavearecordofchallengingthestatusquo,shiftingparadigmsby changinga fieldof researchorapproach topatient care, exhibitinghigh levelsofcreativity, and demonstrating promise for continued innovation in future work. These rareindividuals will be able to articulate a vision for ending breast cancer that challenges currentdogma and demonstrates an ability to look beyond tradition and convention. The PI is alsoexpectedtobeestablishedinhis/herfieldandhavedemonstratedsuccessatformingandleadingeffectivepartnerships and collaborations. To further thedevelopment of innovative individualsandsparkthegenerationofnovelideas,applicationsarerequiredtoincorporatethementoringofpromisingjuniorinvestigators.Experienceinbreastcancerresearchisnotrequired;however,theapplicationmust focusonbreastcancer,and thePImustmaintaina50%dedicationofhis/herfull-timeprofessionaleffortduringtheawardperiodtobreastcancerresearch.Thisprofessionaleffort in breast cancer research canbe through a combinationof this award andother currentsupport. Individuals from other disciplineswhowill apply novel concepts to breast cancer areencouraged to submit. The PI is expected to assemble a research team that will provide thenecessaryexpertiseandcollaborativeefforts towardaccomplishing the researchgoals.ThePI’sresearch team must include two or more breast cancer consumer advocates. As layrepresentatives, the consumer advocates must be individuals who have been diagnosed withbreast cancer and are actively involved in a breast cancer advocacy organization. Their roleshould be independent of their employment, and they cannot be employees of any of theorganizationsparticipatingintheapplication.Theconsumeradvocatesshouldhaveahighlevelofknowledge of current breast cancer issues and the necessary background or training in breastcancerresearchtocontributetotheproject.Theirroleshouldbefocusedonprovidingobjectiveinputontheresearchanditspotentialimpactforindividualswith,oratriskfor,breastcancer.Awards:StandardGrantsProposalDeadline:Pre-ApplicationSubmissionDeadline:5:00p.m.Easterntime(ET),September29,2017InvitationtoSubmitanApplication:November1,2017ApplicationSubmissionDeadline:11:59p.m.ET,December21,2017ConfidentialLettersofRecommendationSubmissionDeadline:5:00p.m.ET,December27,2017ContactInformation:CDMRPHelpDesk:301-682-5507Email:help@eBRAP.org_______________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:DoD,PeerReviewedAlzheimer'sResearchAgency:DepartmentofDefenseW81XWH-17-PRARP-RPA DoDPeerReviewedAlzheimer's,ResearchPartnershipAwardW81XH-17-PRARP-CSRA DoD,PeerReviewedAlzheimer'sW81XWH-17-PRARP-QUAL DoD Peer Reviewed Alzheimer's, Quality of Life Research

AwardW81XWH-17-PRARP-NIRA DoD Peer Reviewed Alzheimer's, New Investigator Research

AwardWebsite:http://cdmrp.army.mil/prarp/defaultBriefDescription:SeveralResearchTopicsinBasicResearch:TheFY17DefenseAppropriationsActprovides$15million(M)totheDepartmentofDefensePeerReviewedAlzheimer'sResearchProgram(PRARP)tosupportresearchwhichaddressesthelong-termconsequencesoftraumaticbraininjury(TBI)astheypertaintoAlzheimer'sdisease(AD)andrelateddementias(ADRD).The

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researchimpactwillbenefitthemilitary,Veteran,andciviliancommunities.ThePRARP’smissionis devoted to (1) understanding the association between traumatic brain injury (TBI) andAlzheimer’s disease (AD)/Alzheimer’s disease-related dementias (ADRD) and (2) reducing theburdenonaffectedindividualsandcaregivers,especiallyinthemilitaryandVeterancommunities.ConsistentwiththePRARP'smissionandvision,theprogramfaces6overarchingchallengesforFY17.Theseoverarchingchallengesrepresentlongstandingresearchgoalsfortheprogram:

• Paucity of Research Resources:The paucity of research resources to examine theinterrelationship between TBI and subsequent AD/ADRD for the military, Veteran, andciviliancommunities.

• Paucity of Clinical Studies:The paucity of clinical studies to examine theinterrelationship between TBI and subsequent AD/ADRD for the military, Veteran, andcivilian communities. This includes research into risk factors which may predisposeindividualstoAD/ADRDsubsequenttoTBI.

• Diagnostic Technologies, Tests, Biomarkers, or Devices:The need for technologies,tests, or devices to detect or prognose the progression to AD/ADRD subsequent to TBI.This includes research into risk factors whichmay predispose individuals to AD/ADRDsubsequenttoTBI.

• Quality of Life:The need for technologies, assessments, interventions, or devices tobenefitindividualslivingwiththecommonsymptomsordeficitsofTBIandAD/ADRD.

• CaregiverBurden:Theneedfortechnologies,assessments,interventions,ordeviceswiththe goal of reducing burden for caregivers of individuals living with the commonsymptomsordeficitsofTBIandAD/ADRD.

• Epidemiology:Thepaucity of epidemiological research to examine the interrelationshipbetweenTBIandsubsequentAD/ADRDforthemilitary,Veteran,andciviliancommunities.This includes research into risk factors whichmay predispose individuals to AD/ADRDsubsequenttoTBI.

Awards:StandardGrantsProposalDeadline:September20,2017;Mayneedearliersubmissionofwhitepaper.ContactInformation:CDMRPHelpDesk:301-682-5507Email:help@eBRAP.org

___________________________________________________________________________________DepartmentofEnergyGrantProgram:FossilFuelLarge-ScalePilotsAgency:DepartmentofEnergy DE-FOA-0001788Website:https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/PublicSearch/Public_Opportunities.aspxBrief Description: This FOA seeks applications for projects to design, construct, and operatelarge-scale pilots of transformational coal technologies aimed at enabling step changeimprovements in coalpowered systemperformance, efficiency, and costof electricity.TheFOAwillbecarriedoutinthreephases,withadown-selectbetweenphases.PhaseI,Feasibility,willbeaimed at supporting recipients’ efforts to secure team commitments, including host sites andrecipient cost share forPhase II, update thepreliminary cost estimateand schedule fordesign,construction, and operation, and complete an environmental information volume. Projectsselected for Phase II, Design, will complete a Front End Engineering Design study, secureconstruction-operationcost share funding, andcomplete theNationalEnvironmentalPolicyActprocess.Finally,atleasttwoprojectswillbeselectedforPhaseIII,Construction-Operation,which

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will support construction and operation of the large-scale pilot facilities. Any recipientsproceeding to Phase IIIwill be required to utilize domestic coal and/or domestic coal-derivedfuelsintheoperationperiod.ApplicantstoPhaseIwhoplantoprimarilyuseotherfuelsourcesduring operations will be judged non-responsive.While only detailed Phase I applications arebeingsolicitedatthistime,informationrelatingtopreliminaryplanstocarryoutPhasesIIandIIIwillberequiredtoassessthepotentialviabilityoftheoverallproject.Award: EERE expects tomake approximately $2,500,000 of Federal funding available for newawardsunderthisFOA,subjecttotheavailabilityofappropriatedfunds.EEREanticipatesmakingapproximately1-2awardsunderthisFOA.EEREmayissueone,multiple,ornoawards.Individualawardsmayvarybetween$1,250,000and$2,500,000.ProposalDeadline:October19,2017ContactInformation:RaelynnHonkusRaelynn.Honkus@netl.doe.gov

_________________________________________________________________________________________________NASAGrantProgram:ROSES2017:DiscoveryDataAnalysisAgency:NASANNH17ZDA001N-DDAPWebsite:https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/solicitations/summary.do?solId=%7B410D2803-9FFE-F7D0-2CDA-6AABC9664AF5%7D&path=open&method=initBriefDescription:Theobjectiveof theDiscoveryDataAnalysisProgram(DDAP) is toenhancethescientificreturnofDiscoveryProgrammissionsandbroadenthescientificparticipationintheanalysisofdata,bothrecentandarchived,collectedbyDiscoverymissions.

SourcesandAnalysisofMissionData:SpacecraftdatausedinDDAPinvestigationsmustbeavailable in the Planetary Data System (PDS; http://pds.nasa.gov/), or equivalent publiclyaccessiblearchive(s),atleast30dayspriortotheStep-2submissiondeadlineforDDAPproposals.Spacecraft data that have not been placed in such archives are not eligible for use in DDAPinvestigations. In all cases, it is the responsibility of the DDAP investigator to acquire anynecessarydata. Investigatorsareencouragedtocontact thearchive forassistance in identifyingspecifics of available datasets. Datasets to be used in the proposed work must be clearly andspecificallyidentifiedintheproposal.Regardlessofthearchive(s)used,ifthedatatobeanalyzedhaveknownissuesthatmightrepresentanobstacletoanalysis,theproposersmustdemonstrateclearlyandsatisfactorilyhowsuchpotentialdifficultieswillbeovercome.Awards:Upto4-yearsawardProposalDeadline:DDAP17Step-1Proposal: September07,2017Contact: Thomas S. Statler Planetary Science Division Science Mission Directorate NASAHeadquartersWashington, DC 20546-0001 Email: thomas.s.statler@nasa.gov Telephone: 202-358-0272_________________________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:ROSES2017:RosettaDataAnalysisAgency:NASANNH17ZDA001N-RDAPWebsite:https://nspires.nasaprs.com/external/viewrepositorydocument/cmdocumentid=553869/solicitationId=%7BD8115F8F-DEFA-99CB-067C-742F41316A08%7D/viewSolicitationDocument=1/C.20%20RDAP.pdf

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BriefDescription:TheobjectiveoftheRosettaDataAnalysisProgram(RDAP)istoenhancethescientificreturnoftheRosettamissionandbroadenthescientificparticipationintheanalysisofarchiveddatacollectedfromtheRosettaandPhilaespacecraft.

SourcesandAnalysisofMissionData:SpacecraftdatausedinRDAPinvestigationsmustbeavailable in the Planetary Data System (PDS; http://pds.nasa.gov/), or equivalent publiclyaccessiblearchive(s),atleast30dayspriortotheStep-2submissiondeadlineforRDAPproposals.Spacecraft data that have not been placed in such archives are not eligible for use in RDAPinvestigations. In all cases, it is the responsibility of the RDAP investigator to acquire anynecessarydata. Investigatorsareencouragedtocontact thearchive forassistance in identifyingspecifics of available datasets. Datasets to be used in the proposed work must be clearly andspecificallyidentifiedintheproposal.Regardlessofthearchive(s)used,ifthedatatobeanalyzedhaveknownissuesthatmightrepresentanobstacletoanalysis,theproposersmustdemonstrateclearlyandsatisfactorilyhowsuchpotentialdifficultieswillbeovercome.ProposalstoRDAPmustincludeascienceinvestigation.ProposalstoproduceahigherorderdataproductthatenhancesthesciencereturnfromRosetta,butdoesnotincludeascienceinvestigation,shouldbesubmittedtothePlanetaryDataArchiving,Restoration,andTools(PDART)Program(programelementC.7).Proposedworkresponsivetothiscallmayinclude(1)dataanalysistasks,(2)tasksthatarenotdataanalysisbutarenecessary toanalyzeor interpret thedata,and(3) tasks thatarenotdataanalysis but that significantly enhance the use or facilitate the interpretation of Rosetta data.These tasksmay incorporate theory,modeling, laboratory studies, correlative analyses, and/orother research; however, proposals that include tasks that are not data analysis must alsoincorporatetheresultsofthesetasksintotheanalysisorinterpretationofRosettamissiondatainordertoberesponsivetothiscall.Awards:Upto4-yearsawardProposalDeadline:RDAP17Step-1Proposal: September07,2017Contact: Thomas S. Statler Planetary Science Division Science Mission Directorate NASAHeadquartersWashington, DC 20546-0001 Email: thomas.s.statler@nasa.gov Telephone: 202-358-0272

_________________________________________________________________________________________________NationalEndowmentofHumanitiesGrantProgram:SummerAwardsAgency:NationalEndowmentofHumanitiesWebsite:https://www.neh.gov/grants/research/summer-stipendsBriefDescription:SummerStipendssupport individualspursuingadvancedresearchthat isofvaluetohumanitiesscholars,generalaudiences,orboth.Eligibleprojectsusuallyresultinarticles,monographs,books,digitalmaterialsandpublications,archaeologicalsitereports,translations,oreditions. Projects must not result solely in the collection of data; instead they must alsoincorporateanalysisandinterpretation.

SummerStipendssupportcontinuousfull-timeworkonahumanitiesprojectforaperiodoftwoconsecutivemonths.SummerStipendssupportprojectsatanystageofdevelopment.Awards:$6,000stipend.ProposalDeadline:September27,2017forProjectsBeginningMay2018Contact:ContactNEH’sDivisionofResearchProgramsat202-606-8200orstipends@neh.gov.

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PhrmaFoundation

GrantProgram:PhrmaFoundationAwardsandFellowshipsAgency:PhrmaFoundationWebsite:http://www.phrmafoundation.org/2018-awards/BriefDescription:ResearchStarterGrants$100Kperyear

• HealthOutcomes• Informatics• Pharmaceutics• Pharmacology/Toxicology• TranslationalMedicineandTherapeutics

PreDoctoralFellowships$20K–$25Kperyear• HealthOutcomes• Informatics• Pharmaceutics• Pharmacology/Toxicology

SabbaticalFellowships$40K• HealthOutcomes• Informatics• Pharmaceutics• Pharmacology/Toxicology

PostDoctoralFellowships$27K-$60Kperyear• HealthOutcomes• Informatics• Pharmaceutics• Pharmacology/Toxicology• TranslationalMedicineandTherapeutics

ApplicationProcess:Onlinehttps://grant.grantstream.ca/frames/PhRMA/index.phpProposal Deadline: Research Starter Grants of $100,000 in pharmaceutics and informatics:September1,2017Contact:Formoreinformation,pleasealsocontactEricBlitz,AssociateDirectorforDevelopmentCorporateandFoundationRelations,eric.blitz@njit.edu

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SimonFoundationGrantProgram:SimonsGrantsforSabbaticalsinMathandTheoreticalPhysicsAgency:SimonFoundationWebsite: https://www.simonsfoundation.org/funding/funding-opportunities/mathematics-physical-sciences/simons-fellow-program/BriefDescription:Grantsawardedwillberestrictedtosabbatical-eligiblefacultywhowishtousethegrantforthepurposeofextendingasingletermsabbaticalleavetoafullacademicyear.ProposalDeadline:September28,2017Contact:Formoreinformation,pleasealsocontactEricBlitz,AssociateDirectorforDevelopmentCorporateandFoundationRelations,eric.blitz@njit.edu

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StreamlyneUpdate

513proposalsweresubmittedinFY17.SinceJanuary17,307proposalsweresubmittedthroughstreamline. Inthe lastquarter(April-July),34proposalsweresubmittedthroughtheSystem-to-System(S2S)Streamlyne-Grants.govmodule.New“HowtoDo”videoshavebeenpostedontheresearchwebsite http://www5.njit.edu/research/streamlyne/. These videos show step-by-stepprocessonthefollowingtasks: ♦HowtoBeginProposalSubmissioninStreamlyne

♦HowtoInputProposalBudget♦HowtoProcessApprovals♦HowtoUploadProposalAttachments

In addition,most Frequently AskedQuestion (FAQs) from PIs are postedwith answers on thesamewebsiteas StreamlyneFAQsFaculty and staff having any questions on proposal submission, may contact their collegerepresentatives, and also followupwith JustinSamolewicz, Associate Director (Pre Award)973-596-3145;justin.m.samolewicz@njit.edu; and Eric Hetherington, Director, SponsoredResearch Programs Administration 973-596-3631;eric.d.hetherington@njit.edu. The collegerepresentativestohelpPIsonproposalsubmissionsare

JohnMcCarthy,NCEDirectorofResearch(973)596-3247;john.p.mccarthy@njit.eduCristoLeon,CSLADirectorofResearch(973)596-6426;cristo.e.yanezleon@njit.eduNancyHenderson,CCSProjectManager973-596-5687;nancy.henderson@njit.eduIrisPantoja,CoADandSOMProjectManager973-596-4483;irp3@njit.edu__________________________________________________________________________________________