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The Cognitive Neuroscience (CogNeuro) Program seeks to fund proposals that can advance our understanding of the neural mechanisms underlying human cognition and behavior. Funded proposals typically advance theories in cognitive neuroscience by relating precise and rich quantifications of physiology, cognition and behavior with each other (Intellectual Merit). Funded proposals also typically strengthen the field through, for example, outreach, mentoring the next generation of diverse cognitive neuroscientists and/or increasing awareness and utilization of the research the field produces (Broader Impacts). Intellectual MeritIn general, successful proposals provide a theoretical motivation for a series of experiments and analyses that test the differential predictions of that theory; they go beyond quantifying physiology associated with cognition and behavior. Research topics considered for funding include but are not limited to: action, perception, imagery, recognition, categorization, learning and memory, working memory, attention, language, problem solving, decision-making and social reasoning. Commensurate with the inherently multidisciplinary nature of the field and the limitations of any single technique, a wide variety of physiological methods are considered, including but not limited to: neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI, EEG, MEG), non-invasive stimulation (e.g. TMS, tES), lesion analysis, intracranial recording, optogenetics, genetics, optical imaging, computational modeling and pharmacological interventions in both human and non-human primates and other animal models. The program is particularly interested in proposals that achieve or enable convergence across multiple techniques. Critically, proposals will be returned without review if they are focused on: (1) either behavior or physiology and lack a specific link between them, (2) understanding clinical populations or 3) non-human animals without a clear benefit to our understanding of humans. Broader ImpactsIn general, successful proposals seek to make impacts beyond traditional academic routes, such as having the PIs publish research or teach undergraduate courses. Strong broader impacts can be quite varied but will typically involve specific efforts strengthening the field and/or increasing its visibility by leveraging the characteristics of the institution, department and/or researcher. Consider the following non-exhaustive examples: STEM education and outreach, particularly in underserved communities. Directly involving undergraduates and high-school students in research. Making tools and applications available, discoverable, and easily useable by, the general public. Science journalism or communication. These efforts often relate to the proposed research, but suitable broader impacts with less direct connections to the specific research may also be proposed. PIs are encouraged to include these efforts in their proposal budgets if warranted. Refer to the Dear Colleague Letter: A Broader Impacts Framework for Proposals Submitted to NSF's Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences Directorate for more information. Post-Doc Mentoring PlansStrong mentoring plans generally go beyond inclusion in standard lab activities and incorporate specific ideas for forwarding the careers of young scientists and trainees that leverage the setting and content of the proposed research. General DirectionsPrior to the development of a full proposal, investigators are strongly encouraged to submit a one-page summary of the proposed research to a program director to evaluate its appropriateness for the CogNeuro Program. Please contact the program director early enough to allow for revisions and incorporation of what may be extensive feedback. The summary should include an overview of your research and statements of intellectual merit and broader impacts, the two NSF review criteria. See the Merit Review Fact Sheet for more important facts about the NSF merit review process. Please read the NSF Proposal Award Policies Procedures Guide (PAPPG) carefully, as it will be strictly followed . Currently, the average standard/CAREER award size is about $225K/175K per year for 3 to 5 years. Awards in excess of 1M are exceptionally rare and almost always multidisciplinary. Please be judicious in your requests, understanding the realities of the limited funding available for all proposals. See the listing of active Cognitive Neuroscience awards for additional award information. Declined proposals are ineligible for resubmission until a minimum of one year has passed since the due date of their initial submission, unless specifically allowed by the Program Director in the feedback received during the decline process. This moratorium allows investigators the time required to digest the results of the merit review and revise their proposal accordingly. A proposal that has not been substantially revised will be returned without review as per the PAPPG. PIs are strongly encouraged to submit the Single Copy Document titled List of Suggested Reviewers with their full proposal. Sharing of data and other materials is an expectation for funded research. Please consult the NSF Dear Colleague Letter: Effective Practices for Data for more details. Interested in talking with a Program Director? Send a one-page description of the proposed research to [email protected] submit a concept outline using the Program Suitability and Proposal Concept Tool (ProSPCT).

This grant provides funding for collaborative research teams to advance the understanding and treatment of eye injuries and visual dysfunction caused by military-related exposures.

This program provides funding for organizations in Bolivia to preserve and protect cultural heritage sites, objects, and traditional expressions, with a focus on urgent preservation needs and sustainable practices.

This funding opportunity supports clinical trials that aim to improve the treatment and management of health conditions relevant to military personnel, targeting researchers and organizations involved in medical research.

The NFRP Investigator-Initiated Research Award supports highly rigorous, high-impact research projects that have the potential to make an important contribution to NF research and/or patient care. Research projects may focus on any phase of research, excluding clinical trials. The rationale for a research idea may be derived from laboratory discovery, population-based studies, a clinicians firsthand knowledge of patients, or anecdotal data. Applications must include preliminary and/or published data that are relevant to NF and the proposed research project.

This funding opportunity is designed to support research and development projects that aim to reduce carbon emissions from gas turbines, specifically through the advancement of hydrogen combustion systems and exhaust gas recirculation technologies.

The "Request for Information (RFI)-The Enhancing Trade and Finance Activity-ETF in Ghana" grant is an initiative by USAID/Ghana to gather industry responses to help in strategic planning and decision-making for enhancing trade and finance activities in Ghana, but it does not guarantee an award or cover any costs associated with responding to the RFI.

This program provides funding to support tree planting and urban forestry projects in disadvantaged communities across Georgia, promoting long-term environmental benefits.

This funding opportunity supports projects that preserve historic resources, such as surveys and restorations, benefiting the public and requiring matching funds from the grantee.

The five-year USAID National Family Planning and Adolescent Reproductive Health (FP/ARH) Activity (2024-2029) aims to improve family planning and adolescent reproductive health in the Philippines. It is a key component of the USAID Universal Health Care Project (UHCP) with the goal of improving health outcomes of underserved Filipinos. The FP/ARH Activity will help advance the Philippine governments efforts under the Universal Health Care law to improve the delivery of quality preventive, promotive care at the primary health care level. The Activity will contribute to achieving the Philippine governments health goals as follows: Increase the demand satisfied with modern FP methods among all women of reproductive age from 42 percent in 2022 to 75 percent by 2030; Reduce the adolescent birth rate from 25 per 1,000 girls (age 15-19) in 2022 to 12 per 1,000 girls by 2030; and Reduce the maternal mortality ratio from 144 per 100,000 live births in 2020 to less than 70 per 100,000 live births by 2030

This funding opportunity is designed to support initiatives that reduce child labor and improve labor rights and working conditions in Honduras, primarily through the efforts of World Vision.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to enhance management training for minorities and women working in the corrections field, promoting diversity in leadership roles.

This funding opportunity supports alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs in Germany to implement community projects that strengthen U.S.-German relations and address local challenges.

The purpose of the new Countering Trafficking in Persons and Support to Vulnerable Populations (CTIP/V) activity is to (1) prevent trafficking in persons (TIP) through a strengthened comprehensive, government-led counter-trafficking response and (2) to ensure nationwide access to trauma-informed and survivor-centered recovery and reintegration services for victims of trafficking, exploitation, gender-based violence (GBV) (particularly intimate-partner violence and conflict-related sexual violence (CRSV)), and detention/torture. This Activity has four main objectives: Objective 1: Understanding of TIP risks and prevention strategies increased, especially among government officials and vulnerable groups. Objective 2: Sustainability and availability of comprehensive, trauma-informed protection services increased to ensure seamless access for victims of trafficking and war-related trauma across Ukraine. Objective 3: Prosecution of those willfully engaged in TIP strengthened. Objective 4: Partnerships developed and strengthened across government, civil society, and socially responsible businesses to counter TIP at the decentralized, national, and European regional levels. USAID intends to award one (1) Cooperative Agreement pursuant to this NOFO. Subject to funding availability and at the discretion of the Agency, USAID intends to provide no more than $24,000,000 in total USAID funding over a five (5) year period.

This funding is designed to help the City of Florence, Alabama, improve its juvenile drug treatment court to better support young people dealing with substance use and mental health challenges.

The FY24 LCRP Translational Research Award mechanism supports advanced translational research that will foster transformation of promising ideas in lung cancer into clinical applications. Translational research may be defined as an integration of basic science and clinical observations. Observations that drive a research idea may originate from a laboratory discovery, population-based studies, or a clinicians firsthand knowledge of patient care. The ultimate goal of translational research is to move a concept or observation forward into clinical application. However, Principal Investigators (PIs) should not view translational research as a one-way continuum from bench to bedside but can include a reciprocal flow of ideas and information between basic science and clinical science (bench to bedside and/or bedside to bench). Research applications only in the area of mesothelioma will not be accepted. This mechanism is intended to fund a broad range of translational studies with two different funding levels. The following are general examples, although not all-inclusive, of the type of research projects that would be appropriate to propose under the current program announcement:Funding Level 1: Advanced preclinical studies aimed at translating results from animal studies to applications with human samples/cohorts (The Translational Research Award is not intended to support initial mechanistic studies of a new target.) Late-stage preclinical work leading to/preparing for a clinical trial, e.g., Investigational New Drug (IND) application submission Correlative studies that are associated with an open/ongoing or completed clinical trial, e.g., projects that utilize biospecimens from clinical trials to improve clinical management of lung cancer and/or define new areas of research Projects that develop endpoints for clinical trialsFunding Level 2 Pilot clinical trials where limited clinical testing (e.g., small sample size) of a novel intervention is necessary to inform the next step in the continuum of translational researchPreliminary lung cancer relevant data to support the feasibility of the research hypotheses and research approaches are required.

Request for Information (RFI)The United States Agency for International Development in Bangladesh is in the process of gathering information to support the anticipated design of a new activity in the water sector. Through this RFI, USAID is seeking information from outside organizations to inform the design of the new USAID/Bangladesh Feed the Future Water Management Activity. This activity will support the sustainable management and utilization of water resources to meet the diverse water needs of communities, ecosystems, and economic activities in the Khulna, Barisal, and Sylhet Divisions. USAID is seeking responses to the questions of this RFI outlined below, USAID is not seeking technical or cost applications / proposals at this time. Responses to this RFI are voluntary. Respondents are free to address any or all of the below items, as well as provide additional information that they think is relevant to issues related to drinking and irrigation water, water resource management, water governance in Bangladesh especially for Khulna, Barisal, and Sylhet Divisions. USAID will not pay respondents for any information provided in response to this RFI. Any future solicitations of funding opportunities related to the Feed the Future Bangladesh Water Management Project will be announced on the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.sam.gov or at www.grants.gov at a later date. Please note that issuance of this RFI does not constitute an award commitment on the part of the U.S. Government, nor does it commit the Government to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation of comments.Amendment to RFI (Issued on 8/9/2024)The purpose of this amendment of the Request for Information (RFI) is to extend the submission timeline through August 31, 2024, 5:00 pm (Dhaka time). Please do not submit responses again if you have already submitted.

Grant Title: BHA Multi Year Annual Program Statement (BHA MYAPS) - The purpose of this grant is to support disaster risk reduction and enhance the resilience of vulnerable communities in Nepal, particularly in the Karnali and Sudurpaschim provinces, by improving local disaster management capacities and implementing community-driven preparedness initiatives.

This is a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) full package to solicit applications for one cooperative agreement from qualified entities to implement the Integrated Health Systems Strengthening (IHSS). Eligibility for this award is not restricted. The purpose of the Integrated Health System Strengthening (IHSS) program is to accelerate countries Health System Strengthening (HSS) efforts and achieve sustainable, equitable, and resilient health systems through locally-led, evidence-driven, and context-specific approaches to HSS. The primary goals are to advance primary health care (PHC), accelerate progress toward universal health coverage (UHC), and improve health outcomes. Investments in HSS help USAID reach its priority global health goals of preventing child and maternal deaths, controlling the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and combating infectious disease, which directly contributes to strengthening global health security. A strengthened and accessible health system is necessary to yield high-quality health services, which are essential for achieving sustainable improvements in health, promoting economic growth, and overall democratic development.Please find the entire full announcement in the "Related Documents" tab.Issue Date: May 07, 2024Q Due Date: May 21, 2024Closing Date: July 06, 2024Closing Time: 11:59 PM EST (Washington, DC)Amendment 1 with questions/answers has been added: May 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to reduce charcoal use for cooking in urban areas of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by promoting alternative fuels and technologies, improving charcoal production methods, and enhancing sustainable livelihoods.