Federal Science and Technology Grants

Please note that this program requests optional Notices of Intent, which are due via NSPIRES by April 18, 2024. See the full posting on NSPIRES for details. Proposers must retrieve the instructions document (zip file) associated with the application package for this opportunity as there is at least one required form that must be attached to the submitted proposal package. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Science Mission Directorate (SMD) released its annual omnibus Research Announcement (NRA), Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2024 (OMB Approval Number 2700-0092, CFDA Number 43.001) on February 14, 2024. In this case "omnibus" means that this NRA has many individual program elements, each with its own due dates and topics. All together these cover the wide range of basic and applied supporting research and technology in space and Earth sciences supported by SMD. Awards will be made as grants, cooperative agreements, contracts, and inter- or intra-agency transfers, depending on the nature of the work proposed, the proposing organization, and/or program requirements. However, most extramural research awards deriving from ROSES will be grants, and many program elements of ROSES specifically exclude contracts, because contracts would not be appropriate for the nature of the work solicited. The typical period of performance for an award is three years, but some programs may allow up to five years and others specify shorter periods. In most cases, organizations of every type, Government and private, for profit and not-for-profit, domestic and foreign (with some caveats), may submit proposals without restriction on teaming arrangements. Tables listing the program elements and due dates (Tables 2 and 3), a table that provides a very top level summary of proposal contents (Table 1), and the full text of the ROSES-2024 "Summary of Solicitation", may all be found NSPIRES at http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2024. This synopsis is associated with one of the individual program elements within ROSES, but this is a generic summary that is posted for all ROSES elements. For specific information on this particular program element download and read the PDF of the text of this program element by going to Tables 2 or 3 of this NRA at http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2024table2 and http://solicitation.nasaprs.com/ROSES2024table3, respectively, click the title of the program element of interest, a hypertext link will take you to a page for that particular program element. On that page, on the right side under "Announcement Documents" the link on the bottom will be to the PDF of the text of the call for proposals. For example, if one were interested in The Lunar Data Analysis Program (NNH24ZDA001N-LDAP) one would follow the link to the NSPIRES page for that program element and then to read the text of the call one would click on C.8 Lunar Data Analysis Program (.pdf) to download the text of the call. If one wanted to set it into the context of the goals, objectives and know the default rules for all elements within Appendix C, the planetary science division, one might download and read C.1 Planetary Science Research Program Overview (.pdf) from that same page. While the letters and numbers are different for each element within ROSES (A.12, B.7, etc.) the basic configuration is always the same, e.g., the letter indicates the Science Division (A is Earth Science, B is Heliophysics etc.) and whatever the letter, #1 is always the division overview. Frequently asked questions for ROSES are posted at http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/faqs. Questions concerning general ROSES-2024 policies and procedures may be directed to Max Bernstein, Lead for Research, Science Mission Directorate, at [email protected], but technical questions concerning specific program elements should be directed to the point(s) of contact for that particular element, who may be found either at the end of the individual program element in the summary table of key information or on the web list of topics and points of contact at: http://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/program-officers-list. Not all program elements are known at the time of the release of ROSES. To be informed of new program elements or amendments to this NRA, proposers may subscribe to: (1) The SMD mailing lists (by logging in at http://nspires.nasaprs.com and checking the appropriate boxes under "Account Management" and "Email Subscriptions"), (2) The ROSES-2024 blog feed for amendments, clarifications, and corrections to at https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/solicitations/roses-2024/, and (3) The ROSES-2024 due date Google calendars (one for each science division). Instructions are at https://science.nasa.gov/researchers/sara/library-and-useful-links (link from the words due date calendar).

This grant provides funding for research and development projects aimed at improving the equipment and support systems for U.S. Army soldiers, focusing on enhancing their survivability, mobility, and overall effectiveness in the field.

The Public Affairs Section (PAS) at U.S. Embassy Manama supports a variety of projects through its Small Grants Program, which is designed to support eligible universities and institutions (please refer to Section C) to submit applications to carry out programs to increase research cooperation between the United States and Bahrain in support of the economic and/or advanced technology portions of the Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) signed September 13, 2023. Please follow all instructions below. If you have any questions about the grant application process in its entirety, please contact: [email protected]. Priority Region: Bahrain Program Objectives: The objective of this program is to create enduring research collaboration between the United States and Bahrain in support of the groundbreaking Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA) signed September 13, 2023. This program should support topics directly related to Articles III and IV of the agreement, including: advancing economic integration; bilateral and multilateral economic and trade cooperation, supply chain resilience and infrastructure economic development fostering exchange innovative ideas, information, and skills scientific and technological capabilities emerging technologies artificial intelligence (AI) means of promoting secure networks, communications systems, software, and hardware, and development and promotion of a more secure, resilient, diverse, competitive, transparent, and sustainable digital and Information and Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure supply chain, particularly in global communications. Any research topic should focus on these issues as it affects the two countries (or, in the case of economic integration, as it affects the two countries and the region). The full text of the agreement may be found here: https://www.state.gov/comprehensive-security-integration-and-prosperity-agreement/ The budget should support staff time, virtual calls, and potential travel for U.S. university personnel to visit their counterparts in Bahrain, and/or for Bahraini university personnel to visit their counterparts in the United States. The program should result in a concrete outcome (including, but not limited to, a joint publication, a memorandum of understanding for sustained joint research, etc.). The Embassy encourages proposals that will also set the stage for future collaborations, including but not limited to additional research and publications, joint teaching endeavors, staff exchanges, additional memoranda, and/or student linkages. The budget should not support the purchase of equipment. Participants and Audiences: Participants should include U.S. and Bahraini research universities and relevant Bahraini educational institutes such as Bahrain Polytechnic.

This funding opportunity supports collaborative research projects that aim to develop clinical applications addressing health issues related to military toxic exposures, targeting independent researchers and their partners.

This funding opportunity supports clinical research aimed at improving burn care for military personnel, focusing on practical applications that enhance treatment in challenging environments.

This grant provides funding for researchers and conservation organizations in the U.S. to conduct studies that link scientific research on biodiversity with practical conservation efforts to protect ecosystems and species.

The "DoD Bone Marrow Failure, Investigator-Initiated Research Award" is a grant that provides two levels of funding: one for expanding mature research ideas and key discoveries in bone marrow failure, and another for supporting the development of new drugs for bone marrow failure treatment, with the ultimate goal of improving patient care and finding effective treatments and cures.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-federal members of the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit to conduct statistical evaluations and monitoring of native fish populations in the Upper Mississippi River, aimed at improving ecological restoration efforts.

This grant supports interdisciplinary research partnerships between artificial intelligence and geoscience experts to advance understanding and innovation in geosciences while promoting diversity and workforce development in STEM fields.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for collaborative research projects focused on natural resource management and environmental science, specifically targeting federal, state, tribal partners, and academic institutions aligned with USGS priorities.

This funding opportunity is designed to support the Frederic Rieders Family Renaissance Foundation in advancing research, education, and reporting on emerging synthetic drugs and their impact on public health and safety.

Synopsis of Program: In response to the CHIPS Act of 2022 (Pub.L. 117-167), NSF is establishing the National STEM Teacher Corps Pilot Program.The purpose of this program is to elevate the profession of STEM teaching by establishing a National STEM Teacher Corps Pilot Program to recognize outstanding STEM teachers in our Nations classrooms, reward them for their accomplishments, elevate their public profile, and create rewarding career paths to which all STEM teachers can aspire, both to prepare future STEM researchers and to create a scientifically literate public. With this solicitation, NSF is inviting proposals to establish an initial set of Regional Alliances responsible for (a) recruiting eligible applicants to become members of the National STEM Teacher Corps (see definitions in section II.A.); (b) screening, interviewing, and selecting members; and (c) supporting other activities detailed in the Program Description and the law (136 STAT. 1515). Each Alliance will be awarded as a cooperative agreement that represents the breadth of activities important to National STEM Teacher Corps Pilot Program and serves to elevate the public profile of STEM teachers within the region. Collectively these Alliances are expected to have a national impact. The National STEM Teacher Corpsalso welcomes planning proposals submitted at any time during the year. See Section II.E for additional information about the preparation and submission of planning proposals.

The DoD Peer Reviewed Cancer, Impact Award is a grant aimed at funding advanced research projects that can quickly translate promising findings into clinical applications, with the goal of making a significant, near-term impact on critical cancer issues and improving patient outcomes.

The National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program (BREP) - FY2025 aims to fund innovative research and development projects that reduce bycatch of non-target species in fisheries, promoting sustainable practices and protecting marine ecosystems.

Developmental Sciences supports basic research that increases our understanding of perceptual, cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, and biological processes related to human development across the lifespan. Research supported by this program will add to our knowledge of the underlying developmental processes that support social, cognitive, and behavioral functioning, thereby illuminating ways for individuals to live productive lives as members of society. The Developmental Sciences program supports research that addresses developmental processes within the domains of perceptual, cognitive, social, emotional, language, and motor development across the lifespan by working with any appropriate populations for the topics of interest including infants, children, adolescents, adults (including aging populations), and non-human animals. The program also supports research investigating factors that affect developmental change, including family, peers, school, community, culture, media, physical, genetic, and epigenetic influences. The program funds research that incorporates multidisciplinary, multi-method, and/or longitudinal approaches; develops new methods, models, and theories for studying development; and integrates different processes (e.g., memory, emotion, perception, cognition), levels of analysis (e.g., behavioral, social, neural) and time scales. The program funds basic research that advances our understanding of developmental processes and mechanisms; the program does not fund clinical trials and research focused primarily on health outcomes. The budgets and durations of supported projects vary widely and are greatly influenced by the nature of the project. Investigators should focus on innovative, potentially transformative research plans and then develop a budget to support those activities, rather than starting with a budget number and working up to that value. While there are no specific rules about budget limitations, a typical project funded through the Developmental Sciences program is approximately three years in duration with a total cost budget, including both direct and indirect costs, between $100,000 and $200,000 per year. Interested proposers are urged to explore the NSF awards database for the Developmental Sciences program to review examples of awards that have been made. Proposals that contain budgets significantly beyond this range may be returned without review. The Developmental Sciences program also considers proposals for workshops and small conferences on a case-by-case basis. These typically have total cost budgets, including direct and indirect costs, of approximately $35,000. Conference proposals may only be submitted following an invitation from the Program Directors. In addition to consulting the NSF awards database, it is often useful for interested proposers to submit (via email) a summary of no more than one page so that a program director can advise the investigator on the fit of the project for DS before the preparation of a full proposal. New investigators are encouraged to solicit assistance in the preparation of their project proposals via consultation with senior researchers in their area, pre-submission review by colleagues, and attendance at symposia and events at professional conferences geared towards educating investigators seeking federal funding. The Developmental Sciences Program is always interested in identifying new reviewers. Potential reviewers should have a Ph.D. in psychology or a related field and have a demonstrated area of expertise relevant to developmental science. Individuals interested in reviewing for the program should complete an expression of interest form. SBE/BCS welcomes the submission of proposals to this funding opportunity that include the participation of the full spectrum of diverse talent in STEM,e.g., as PI, co-PI, senior personnel, postdoctoral scholars, graduate or undergraduate students, or trainees. This includes historically under-represented or underserved populations, diverse institutions including Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), Primarily Undergraduate Institutions (PUIs), and two-year colleges, as well as major research institutions. Proposals from EPSCoR jurisdictions are especially encouraged.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for research projects aimed at improving employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities through innovative policies and practices.

The DoD Kidney Cancer, Academy of Kidney Cancer Investigators - Early-Career Scholar Award is a grant aimed at supporting early-career scholars in conducting kidney cancer research, providing them with funding, networking, and collaborative opportunities, and mentorship for a period of four years, with the ultimate goal of advancing kidney cancer research and developing highly productive kidney cancer researchers.

This funding opportunity supports innovative research and development in biological technologies that enhance national security, targeting universities, nonprofits, small businesses, and industry participants, particularly those with commercial potential.

This program provides funding to eligible public transit agencies in designated urban areas to improve security and resilience against terrorism and other threats through various protective measures and enhancements.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to prevent the misuse of biological weapons and enhance global biosecurity standards, targeting both state and non-state threats.