Division of Engineering Research
The E-Funding News
Feb 4, 2011
Announcements:
- Engineering Noontime Session – Tuesday - Feb 8, 2011 Responsible Conduct in Research for students and post-docs. Please note there will be additional sections that post-docs and students need to attend on Feb 15, Mar 1, Mar 15, Apr 19 and Apr 26 by registering with the Career Center.
Presentation by Dr. Kempel in 3540 Engr. Bldg, 12-1. Pizza and pop provided.
-Check out your listing in the Faculty Expertise Database. Changes can be made via the Update button. http://www.egr.msu.edu/egr/research/resources/facultyexpertise.php
-If you’ve been away, archived E-Funding News are easily accessed at http://www.egr.msu.edu/research/administration/funding
Contents:
1.RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN SPACE AND EARTH SCIENCES – 2011 - NASA
2. SURGE-V Small Unmanned Renewable enerGy long Endurance Vehicle – Air Force
3.-Simulation Training and Technology Research and Development - Navy
4. WIRELESS DEMOLITION FIRING SYSTEM - Navy
5. Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) - Installation Energy Technology Demonstrations - Army
6. Open Manufacturing Industry Day - DARPA
7. Fuel Processing Technology for sub-kW Fuel Cells: JP-8 to LPG Conversion RFI- DARPA
8. Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) with Science, Engineering, and Education for Sustainability (SEES) Focus - NSF
9. BAA for Vertical Lift Research-.Army
10. CTTSO 2011 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - Navy
11. FY12 Communications and Networking Discovery and Invention - Navy
12. Region 5 - Request for Proposals (RFP) for EPA Dedicated Water Quality Program Funding – EPA
13. Early Career: Extreme Event Impacts on Air Quality and Water Quality with a Changing Global Climate – EPA
14. DHS HS-STEM Career Development Grants (CDG) for Post Secondary Institutions
1. RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES IN SPACE AND EARTH SCIENCES – 2011 - NASA
SOL: NNH11ZDA001N
This NASA Research Announcement (NRA) solicits proposals for supporting basic and applied research and technology across a broad range of Earth and space science program elements relevant to one or more of the following NASA Research Programs: Earth Science, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Astrophysics. This ROSES NRA covers all aspects of basic and applied supporting research and technology in space and Earth sciences, including, but not limited to: theory, modeling, and analysis of SMD science data; aircraft, stratospheric balloon, suborbital rocket, and commercial reusable rocket investigations; development of experiment techniques suitable for future SMD space missions; development of concepts for future SMD space missions; development of advanced technologies relevant to SMD missions; development of techniques for and the laboratory analysis of both extraterrestrial samples returned by spacecraft, as well as terrestrial samples that support or otherwise help verify observations from SMD Earth system science missions; determination of atomic and composition parameters needed to analyze space data, as well as returned samples from the Earth or space; Earth Surface observations and field campaigns that support SMD science missions; development of integrated Earth system models; development of systems for applying Earth science research data to societal needs; and development of applied information systems applicable to SMD objectives and data. Synopsis
2. SURGE-V Small Unmanned Renewable enerGy long Endurance Vehicle – Air Force
SOL: BAA-11-01-PKP
DUE: 03-11-11
The goal of the SURGE-V program will be to develop a fully-integrated Group 1 Small Unmanned Renewable Energy long Endurance Vehicle (SURGE-V) capable of increased persistence (4+ hour mission durations) while increasing the system capabilities through operation of advanced (2+ lb) payloads. This program shall develop and demonstrate the SUAS platform with an integrated power system that is "field-proven" with a technology readiness level (TRL) greater than 6 by the end of the proposed effort. Combine Synopsis/Solicitation
3. Simulation Training and Technology Research and Development - Navy
SOL: N6134011R0021
The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) contracts with educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and private industry for research and development (R&D) in the areas of Training Technology and Methodology, Simulation Systems, Computer Applications and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education. This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is intended to cover, in general, all R&D areas of interest to NAWCTSD and its customers relating to simulation and training technology. NAWCTSD has comprehensive simulation training system responsibilities ranging from research and technology-based development through system acquisition and life cycle support. The requirement for R&D conducted under this BAA is to explore unique training technologies incorporating innovative behavioral and engineering technologies needed for more effective and less expensive training systems. Specific BAA research topics are identified in the BAA, along with a recommended four-step process that includes scientific points of contact for each R&D area identified above. Synopsis
4. WIRELESS DEMOLITION FIRING SYSTEM - Navy
SOL: N0016411RJS03
DUE: 03-01-11
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division has been tasked to perform market research in anticipation of a potential effort for Wireless Demolition Firing Systems. The purpose of this synopsis is to gain knowledge of interest, capabilities and qualifications of vendors to compete and perform under a Government contract.Synopsis
5. Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) - Installation Energy Technology Demonstrations - Army
SOL: BAA-11-0005
DUE: 03-24-11
The Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) is the Department of Defense (DoD) demonstration and validation program for environmental technologies. The ESTCP Office is interested in receiving pre-proposals for innovative energy technology demonstrations that address DoD requirements as candidates for funding. Synopsis
6. Open Manufacturing Industry Day - DARPA
SOL: DARPA-SN-11-18
DUE: 02-10-11
The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is hosting a series of three Industry Days, which will provide critical information on the program vision, the program objectives, and opportunities associated with the development of interdisciplinary proposals to respond to an anticipated Broad Agency Announcement in Manufacturing Science and Technology. Synopsis
7. Fuel Processing Technology for sub-kW Fuel Cells: JP-8 to LPG Conversion RFI- DARPA
SOL: DARPA-SN-11-19
DUE: 02-14-11
The Defense Sciences Office (DSO) of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) is interested in technologies that can process Department of Defense (DoD) logistics fuels, such as JP-8, into fuels that can be utilized by existing portable fuel cells. DSO is also seeking specifications from sub-kW fuel cell manufacturers on acceptable input fuels for their respective systems. See attached DARPA-SN-11-19.
Synopsis
8. Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) with Science, Engineering, and Education for Sustainability (SEES) Focus - NSF
This letter is to call your attention to an upcoming opportunity that is anticipated to span the FY2011-FY2012 fiscal years. The Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) Program, a National Science Foundation program since 2005, will focus its next competition exclusively on the NSF-wide investment area of Science, Engineering, and Education for Sustainability (SEES). Through SEES, NSF seeks to enable the discoveries needed to inform actions that lead to environmental, energy and societal sustainability while creating the necessary workforce to address these challenges. The goals of PIRE are to build strong research and education partnerships with foreign collaborators that enable research excellence, provide strong well-mentored international research experiences for U.S. students, and foster the internationalization of U.S. institutions in science and engineering. By focusing the PIRE program on the SEES area, the National Science Foundation is investing strategically in research for which many of the intellectual foci are global in scope, require a comparative understanding of international variability, and are best tackled with the sharpest intellects from around the world engaged in leading-edge discovery and innovationhttp://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2011/nsf11025/nsf11025.jsp?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click
9. BAA for Vertical Lift Research-.Arny
SOL: W911W6-11-R-0005
DUE: 03-31-11
The Aviation Applied Technology Directorate (AATD) is soliciting technical and cost proposals to conduct Basic Research as described below and in the Supplemental Package currently available via email request only to Ms. Velvet S. Taylor The purpose of this BAA is to solicit proposals for a cooperative agreement from U.S. higher education institutes to conduct basic research focused on barrier issues relevant to progress in vertical lift technology for ongoing and future force needs. This research is best conducted in a concentrated interdisciplinary center, or Vertical Lift Research Center of Excellence (VLRCOE). Combine Synopsis/Solicitation
10. CTTSO 2011 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) - Navy
SOL: BAA_11-Q-3830
DUE: 03-03-11
This Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) is soliciting concepts for innovative research and development projects in the following mission areas: Advanced Analytics and Concepts (AA&C) Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Countermeasures (CBRNC); Explosives Detection (ED); Explosive Ordnance Disposal/Low-Intensity Conflict (EOD/LIC); Improvised Device Defeat (IDD); Investigative Support and Forensics (ISF); Irregular Warfare Support Program (IWSP); Personnel Protection (PP); Physical Security (PS); Surveillance, Collection, and Operations Support (SCOS); Tactical Operations Support (TOS); and Training Technology Development (TTD).
Synopsis
11. FY12 Communications and Networking Discovery and Invention - Navy
SOL: ONRBAA11-013
DUE: 06-30-11
The goal of the Communications and Networking Program within the Office of Naval Research (ONR 312) is to support the FORCEnet vision by developing measurable advances in technology that can directly enable and enhance end-to-end connectivity and quality-of-service for mission-critical information exchange among such widely dispersed naval, joint and coalition forces. The vision is to provide high throughput robust communications and networking to ensure all warfighters - from the operational command to the tactical edge - have access to information, knowledge, and decision-making necessary to perform their assigned tasks. Synopsis
12. Region 5 - Request for Proposals (RFP) for EPA Dedicated Water Quality Program Funding –
Solicitation: EPA-R5-WS-2011
Due: Mar 4, 2011
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Region 5, Water Division, Watersheds and Wetlands Branch, is soliciting proposals from eligible agencies/organizations for the coordination and acceleration of research, studies, experiments, training, investigations and demonstration projects to improve State and Tribal capacity to effectively and efficiently assess point and nonpoint sources of nutrients and sediments to Lake of the Woods. Lake of the Woods (LOW) is an international water body located on the U.S. and Canadian border bounded by Minnesota, the Red Lake Reservation, Manitoba and Ontario. Water quality in the LOW is degraded by enrichment of nutrients. http://www.epa.gov/region5/water/stpb/competitive_funding.htm
13. Early Career: Extreme Event Impacts on Air Quality and Water Quality with a Changing Global Climate – EPA
Solicitation: EPA-G2011-STAR-D2
Due: Apr 18, 2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is seeking applications proposing the development of assessments, tools and techniques, and demonstration of innovative technologies for providing information and capacity to adequately prepare for climate-induced changes in extreme events in the context of air and water quality management. A goal of this RFA is to seek a better understanding of the hazards (the extreme events) and to establish ways for climate scientists, impact assessment modelers, air and water quality managers, and other stakeholders to co-produce information necessary to form sound policy in relation to extreme events and their impact on air and water quality under a changing climate. Under Funding Opportunity Number EPA-G2011-STAR-D2, this solicitation includes the opportunity for early career projects. The purpose of the early career award is to fund research projects smaller in scope and budget by early career PIs.http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2011/2011_star_extremeevent.html
14. DHS HS-STEM Career Development Grants (CDG) for Post Secondary Institutions
Solicitation: DHS-11-ST-104-001
Due: Feb 22, 2011
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Science and Technology Directorate (S&T),Office of University Programs (UP) is announcing the fifth annual competition for the Homeland Security Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (HS-STEM) Career Development Grants (CDG). The CDG program enables U.S. accredited four-year colleges and universities with existing and/or proposed programs in homeland security-related science, technology, engineering or mathematics to award undergraduate scholarships and/or graduate fellowships to qualified students (refer to Section IV.C.5.c.ii) who intend to pursue homeland security scientific, technology, engineering, or mathematic careers. DHS S&T invites applications to this program from U.S. accredited four-year colleges and universities with HS-STEM curricula. Note: HS-STEM curricula are homeland security specific programs of study or concentrations within existing and/or proposed science, technology, engineering, or mathematics programs. These curricula may lead to majors, minors, certificates, or recognized concentrations in HS-STEM. DHS will support only those homeland security programs that are based on existing and/or proposed accredited science, technology, engineering, or mathematics curricula. As part of the mission, DHS S&T is responsible for providing U.S. leadership in homeland security related science and technology to protect the Nation from terrorist threats and the consequences of natural disasters. The CDG program attempts to create early and ongoing synergies between the homeland security professional and scientific communities and students studying in HS-STEM fields at the U.S. accredited four-year colleges and universities, and to ensure a steady flow of homeland security researchers and practitioners for the future. http://www07.grants.gov/search/synopsis.do;jsessionid=XGk4NMnMxfvP86VlwGFG5zQCBQF95NYDQ4TH2pnnG5GvtLfqYMv5!-845117232
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Other Funding Opportunities:
This and earlier notices are archived at
http://www.egr.msu.edu/egr/research/resources/fundingopps/enews-archive-list.php
Environmental RFPS posted by MSU (Tom Dietz): http://www.environment.msu.edu/news/funding.html
-SBIR/STTR - info for many agencies: http://www.zyn.com/sbir/scomp.htm
-Grants.Gov – search individually by key word, agency, etc. http://www.grants.gov/applicants/find_grant_opportunities.jsp
-Army Research Office: http://www.aro.army.mil/research/index.htm
-Institutionally limited proposals for MSU –
http://resfacil.msu.edu/groups/ILP/wiki/087cd/Institutionally_Limited_Application_Procedure.html
-NIH - Bioimaging/Bioengineering opportunities –
http://www.nibib.nih.gov/publicPage.cfm?pageID=1879
-Office of Naval Research: http://www.onr.navy.mil/02/business_opp.asp
-Michigan Biotechnology - www.michbio.org
-For more Funding Opportunity information, Search Engines, etc. see the DER Funding web site:
http://www.egr.msu.edu/egr/research/resources/fundingopps/index.php