Federal Funding Opportunities SSTI Weekly Digest

Federal Funding Opportunities

* Department of Defense
o Sensor technologies
o Special Reconnaissance Simulator R&D Project
* Department of Transportation
o Safety performance of rural multi-lane highways
o Texturing concrete pavements
o Crash rates for nighttime and daytime work zones
o Capacity and level-of-service analysis of freeway weaving sections
o Linkage between long range-transportation plans and projects
o Use of pavement marking materials and markers
* NASA
o Advanced oxidation-protection system concepts
* National Institutes of Health
o Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence
o Cooperative Centers for Translational Research on Human Immunology and Biodefense
o Large Scale Antibody and T Cell Epitope Discovery Program
o Research projects involving animal models of extinction learning and treatment and prevention of anxiety and drug addiction in humans
* National Science Foundation
o Director’s Award for Distinguished Teaching Scholars
o Information technologies at Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaskan Native-serving Institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions
o Earthquake engineering research
o Research in the earth’s terrestrial regions, interior and freshwater systems

Foundation Funding Opportunities

* The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation
o Awards for talented young faculty in the chemical sciences

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Federal Funding Opportunities

Department of Defense
The Army’s Intelligence and Information Warfare Directorate is collecting information on sensor technologies that may help achieve the objectives of the first phase of a proposed Suite of Sense Through The Wall (STTW) systems project. The Suite of STTW systems will explore candidate technologies to provide mounted/dismounted users with the capability to detect, locate and see personnel with concealed weapons and explosives who are hidden behind walls, doors and other visible obstruct ions. This Sources Sought notice is for market research only; no award is intended to result. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAB07/DAAB07I2WD003/listing.html

The Navy is soliciting white papers for its Special Reconnaissance Simulator R&D Project. The objective is to provide a prototype that can immerse up to three soldiers in a single virtual reality simulator for Special Operating Forces training in active reconnaissance in the search of high value targets and critical priority intelligence requirements to include WMD equipment and facilities. The system should have the widest field of view possible. Phase 1 will be a 1-year effort, and funding may consist of approximately $500,000. All responsible offerors capable of satisfying this need may submit white papers, which are due September 12, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/DON/NAVAIR/N61339/N6133901R0023SOCOM/listing.html

Department of Transportation
The National Cooperative Highway Research Program of the Transportation Research Board issued several requests for proposals on Thursday, August 28. A detailed description for each contract opportunity, including the specific tasks to be completed, is available at the corresponding link.

* Methodology to predict the safety performance of rural multi-lane highways and to prepare a chapter on rural multilane highways for inclusion in the Highway Safety Manual. Total funding available: $500,000 for a 24-month contract period. Proposals are due Oct. 2, 2003. See: http://gulliver.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=1757
* Recommend appropriate methods for texturing concrete pavements for specific applications and ranges of climatic, site, and traffic conditions. Total funding available: $500,000 for a 30-month contract period. Proposals are due Oct. 7, 2003. See: http://gulliver.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=1758
* Multiple components: (1) determine the crash rates for nighttime and daytime work zones, (2) determine the nature of traffic-related crashes in nighttime and daytime work zones and identify similarities and differences, (3) develop management practices that promote safety and mobility in nighttime and daytime work zones, and (4) develop work-zone crash reporting recommendations to further improve the data collected on work-zone crashes. Total funding available: $500,000 for a 30-month contract period. Proposals are due Oct. 14, 2003. See: http://gulliver.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=1759
* Develop improved methods for capacity and level-of-service analysis of freeway weaving sections and to develop a revised Chapter 24 of the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual. Total funding available: $450,000 for a 33-month contract period. Proposals are due Oct. 14, 2003. See: http://gulliver.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=1760
* Develop a guidebook demonstrating factors that enhance and detract from the linkage between long range-transportation plans and projects in priority programs. Total funding available: $250,000 for a 23-month contract period. Proposals are due Oct. 14, 2003. See: http://gulliver.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=1761
* Develop guidance for the use of pavement marking materials and markers based on their safety impact and cost-effectiveness. Total funding available: $450,000 for a 36-month contract period. Proposals are due Oct. 16, 2003. See: http://gulliver.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=1762

NASA

NASA is soliciting information about potential sources for the development of advanced oxidation-protection system concepts for Advanced Carbon-Carbon (ACC) type carbon-carbon composites for future access-to-space vehicles. The goal is to establish multiple mission lifetime capability for leading-edge components in a shuttle-type mission profile environment. A maximum reusable temperature of 3000 degrees Fahrenheit should be assumed, and a coating concept should be scalable to coat 5-foot components. Interested vendors having a concept that could meet the above requirement should submit a capability statement of 10 pages or less discussing the coating concepts proposed and previous experience in coating ACC-type carbon-carbon. Responses are due September 10, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/NASA/LaRC/OPDC20220/SS03-OPS-CCC/listing.html

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) invites applications for Centers of Biomedical Research Excellence from investigators at independent biomedical research institutes or biomedical research institutions that award doctoral degrees in the health sciences or sciences related to health within IDeA-eligible states (see solicitation). The objectives of this program are to (1) strengthen an institution’s biomedical research infrastructure through the establishment of a thematic multi-disciplinary center and (2) enhance the ability of investigators to compete independently for complementary NIH individual research grant or other external peer-reviewed support. NCRR intends to commit approximately $20 million in FY 2004 to fund 10-12 center awards. An applicant may request a budget for direct costs of up to $1.5 million per year but must request a project period of five years. The applicant also may request additional first-year direct costs of up to $500,000 as a one-time expenditure for Alteration and Renovation of laboratory or animal facilities. Optional letters of intent are due October 17, 2003; applications are due November 18, 2003. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RR-03-014.html

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) invites applications from single institutions or consortia of institutions to increase the number of Cooperative Centers for Translational Research on Human Immunology and Biodefense originally established by NIAID in FY 2003. The long-term goal of this program is the translation of research using animal models of immunity into clinical applications in humans. NIAID intends to commit approximately $15 million in FY 2004 to fund 4-5 center awards. An applicant may request a project period of up to five years and a budget for direct costs of up to $2 million per year. Eligible are for-profit or nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals and laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible agencies of the federal government; domestic institutions; and faith- or community-based organizations. Optional letters of intent are due December 12, 2003; applications are due January 13, 2004. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-03-015.html

NIAID intends to solicit proposals for funding under the Large Scale Antibody and T Cell Epitope Discovery Program. The purpose of the program is to establish and support several highly interactive, multi-disciplinary teams focused on large-scale discovery of novel antibody (B cell) and/or T cell epitopes associated with microorganisms responsible for emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases, including potential agents of bioterrorism and their toxins. Between 5-10 cost-reimbursement, completion type contracts may be awarded for a period of five years. All responsible offerors may submit proposals, which are due December 3, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.eps.gov/spg/HHS/NIH/NIAID/RFP-NIH-NIAID-DAIT-04-39/listing.html

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) seek to encourage the development of collaborative research projects between basic scientists studying animal models of extinction learning and clinicians focused on the treatment and prevention of anxiety and drug addiction in humans. NIMH and NIDA, respectively, intend to commit approximately $1.25 million and $500,000 in FY 2004 to fund 5-8 awards for this program. An applicant may request a project period of up to three years and a budget for direct costs of up to $150,000 per year. Eligible are for-profit or nonprofit organizations; public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals and laboratories; units of state and local governments; eligible agencies of the federal government; domestic institutions; and faith- or community-based organizations. Optional letters of intent are due November 18, 2003; applications are due December 18, 2003. More information is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-04-005.html

National Science Foundation (NSF)

NSF invites proposals for the Director’s Award for Distinguished Teaching Scholars. The Director’s Award is the highest honor bestowed by NSF for excellence in both teaching and research in science, technology, engineering or mathematics (STEM), or in educational research related to these disciplines. Approximately $1.8 million is expected to be available in FY 2004 to fund six awards. Proposals from selected nominees may be submitted for any amount of up to $300,000 for a four-year project. The categories of proposers identified in the NSF Grant Proposal Guide are eligible to submit proposals. Optional letters of intent are due October 3, 2003; required preliminary proposals are due November 19, 2003. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf03591

NSF invites proposals for funding under the Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP), which encourages the use of information technologies at Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaskan Native-serving Institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions. Support is available for projects that aim to enhance the quality of STEM instructional and outreach programs at these eligible institutions. Approximately $4.3 million is expected to be available to fund 10 awards. Four implementation awards may result from full proposals, which are due November 20, 2003, and six planning grant awards may result from planning proposals, due February 5, 2004. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf03592

NSF’s Division of Civil and Mechanical Systems invites proposals for earthquake engineering research that utilizes the experimental resources of the George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES). NEES is a national shared-use and geographically-distributed experimental laboratory for advancing understanding and improving the seismic design and performance of the nation’s constructed civil and mechanical infrastructure. Approximately $9 million is expected to be available in FY 2004 to fund 10-20 awards. Individual awards may range from $150,000 to $4 million per year for up to 3-5 years, depending on the proposal submitted. Colleges and universities and nonprofit, non-academic organizations located in the U.S. may submit proposals as the lead organization. Optional letters of intent are due December 8, 2003. Proposals are due January 22, 2004. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf03589

NSF’s Division of Earth Sciences invites proposals for research in the earth’s terrestrial regions, interior and freshwater systems. Projects may employ any combination of field, laboratory, and computational studies with observational, theoretical or experimental approaches. Approximately $140 million is expected to be available to fund 300-400 awards. The categories of proposers identified in the NSF Grant Proposal Guide are eligible to submit proposals. Optional preliminary proposals for the Continental Dynamics element of this program are due April 1 annually, with full proposals due December 1, annually. Full proposals for the Geophysics, Hydrologic Sciences, Petrology and Geochemistry, and Tectonics program elements also are are due December 1, annually. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf03590

Foundation Funding Opportunities

The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation
The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation invites applications for funding under its Teacher-Scholar Awards Program, which supports the teaching and research careers of talented young faculty in the chemical sciences. Ten awards of $60,000 each are made annually under this program. Recommendations for awards are based primarily on nominees’ achievements as independent faculty members. Consideration will be given to publications, external funding, awards and honors, and evidence of dedication to excellence in education in and beyond the classroom. Nominees must hold a full-time tenure-track academic appointment in a department focused on the chemical sciences and are normally expected to be within the first five years of their independent academic careers. Institutions that grant a bachelor’s or higher degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or biochemistry may submit nominations, which are due November 14, 2003. More information is available at http://www.dreyfus.org/tc.shtml.

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