Sr. Vice President for Research & Economic Development
Proposal Services & Faculty Support
July Funding Focus Newsletter #2
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What is a Limited Submission?
A limited submission solicitation (RFA, RFP, etc.) places a cap on the number of proposals that Auburn may submit to a sponsor. Auburn coordinates limited submissions by sending out a notification via this newsletter and creating competitions in the Auburn University Competition Space (also known as InfoReady). To apply to any limited submission posted in this newsletter, click on the link below and search for your competition listed on the page. Please refer to the Limited Submission Procedures page for a general list of requirements. However, it is recommended that you go to the specific competition as soon as possible and review the requirements to ensure that you are preparing what is requested since the required information for competitions may vary.
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Found a Limited Submission opportunity that interests you?
If so, please contact the PSFS office sooner than later so that an internal competition can be created for a timely, university-wide, fair and equitable selection process that allows for ample time for review, feedback and revisions.
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The Partnerships for Innovation (PFI) Program within the Division of Translational Impacts (TI) offers researchers from all disciplines of science and engineering funded by NSF the opportunity to perform translational research and technology development, catalyze partnerships and accelerate the transition of discoveries from the laboratory to the marketplace for societal benefit.
This solicitation offers two broad tracks for proposals:
The Technology Translation (PFI-TT) track offers the opportunity to translate prior NSF-funded research results in any field of science or engineering into technological innovations with promising commercial potential and societal impact. PFI-TT supports commercial potential demonstration projects for academic research outputs in any NSF-funded science and engineering discipline. This demonstration is achieved through proof-of-concept, prototyping, technology development and/or scale-up work. Concurrently, students and postdoctoral researchers who participate in PFI-TT projects receive education and leadership training in innovation and entrepreneurship. Successful PFI-TT projects generate technology-driven commercialization outcomes that address societal needs.
*Please Note: You DO NOT need to enter the limited submission competition if you are applying to the Technology Translation track only.
The Research Partnerships (PFI-RP) track seeks to achieve the same goals as the PFI-TT track by supporting instead complex, multi-faceted technology development projects that are typically beyond the scope of a single researcher or institution and require a multi-organizational, interdisciplinary, synergistic collaboration. A PFI-RP project requires the creation of partnerships between academic researchers and third-party organizations such as industry, non-academic research organizations, federal laboratories, public or non-profit technology transfer organizations or other universities. Such partnerships are needed to conduct use-inspired research on a stand-alone larger project toward commercialization and societal impact. In the absence of such synergistic partnership, the project’s likelihood for success would be minimal.
Internal Deadline: August 11, 2023, 4:45 pm
Institutional Limit on PFI-RP Proposals: 1 Proposal
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The NSF Research Traineeship (NRT) program seeks proposals that explore ways for graduate students in research-based master’s and doctoral degree programs to develop the skills, knowledge, and competencies needed to pursue a range of STEM careers. The program is dedicated to effective training of STEM graduate students in high priority interdisciplinary or convergent research areas, through a comprehensive traineeship model that is innovative, evidence-based, and aligned with changing workforce and research needs. Proposals are requested that address any interdisciplinary or convergent research theme of national priority.
The NRT program addresses workforce development, emphasizing broad participation, and institutional capacity building needs in graduate education. The program encourages proposals that involve strategic collaborations with the private sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), government agencies, national laboratories, field stations, teaching and learning centers, informal science centers, and academic partners. Collaborations between NRT proposals and existing NSF INCLUDES projects should strengthen both NRT and INCLUDES projects.
Internal Deadline: August 11, 2023, 4:45 pm
Institutional Limit: 2 Proposals
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The Les Paul Foundation inspires innovative and creative thinking by sharing the legacy of Les Paul through support of music education, recording, innovation, and medical research related to hearing impairment issues and curing tinnitus.
Awards to programs and projects should be used to encourage innovation in music production and/or performance and for innovative STEM and STEAM programs for students and others in challenging situations. All organizations must describe how Les Paul’s story will be shared.
Internal Deadline: August 11, 2023, 4:45 pm
Institutional Limit: 1 Proposal Annually
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The PIPP initiative focuses on foundational research and development activities needed to tackle grand challenges in infectious disease pandemics through prediction and prevention. The overall goal of the PIPP Phase II Centers program is to support research and development activities needed to transform society's ability to forecast the likelihood of pandemic-scale events, detect outbreaks early, and respond efficiently.
The program invites proposals for Centers that have a principal focus in one of the following multidisciplinary themes:
Theme 1: Pre-emergence - Predicting and detecting rare events in complex, dynamical systems
Theme 2: Data, AI/ML and Design - Computing, manufacturing and technology innovation for pandemics
Theme 3: The Host as the Universe - Identifying host-pathogen tipping points that dictate control or spread of an infection
Theme 4: Human Systems - The role of human behavior, activities and environments in disease emergence, transmission, and response or mitigation.
Please note: The requirements for this internal competition differ slightly from general internal competitions.
Internal Deadline: August 11, 2023, 4:45 pm
Institutional Limit: 1 LOI
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As of July 1, 2023, Auburn University is no longer eligible to submit proposals to the NIH R-15 Research Enhancement Award Program (REAP) for Health Professional Schools and Graduate Schools. Eligibility for this program mandates an institution cannot receive $6 million or more in four of the past seven fiscal years. According to the NIH RePORTER, AU has surpassed this threshold in FY23.
Auburn is still eligible for the Academic Research Enhancement (AREA) for Undergraduate-focused Institutions which exclude the health professional components of an institution in determining the fiscal year funding threshold.
It is important to note that there is no longer a parent announcement regarding this program and the current announcement reflects that “This FOA does not provide support for research from Health Professional Schools and colleges and accredited institutions that provide education and training leading to a health professional degree, including but not limited to: BSN, MSN, DNP, MD, DDS, DO, PharmD, DVM, OD, DPT, DC, ND, DPM, MOT, OTD, DPT, , MS-SLP, CScD, SLPD, AuD, MSPO, MSAT, and MPH.”
So there are still limitations in regard to which colleges/units can submit proposals under this program.
As NIH R-15 Program announcements change and are updated, please be sure to check the eligibility section before moving forward with a proposal as the information (and eligibility requirements) may change.
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September 27-29, 2023
Biloxi, MS
The Center for Clinical and Translational Science (CCTS) Translational Training Symposium is a two-and-a-half day learning event that gathers exceptional scholars and professionals of all levels of the translational career arc from across the Tri-State CCTS Partner Network.
Each day of the event is filled with a robust lineup of structured training sessions and workshops administered by subject-matter experts who bring a wealth of knowledge to elevate the learning experience.
For more information about the 2023 CCTS Translational Training Symposium contact CCTS Training Academy Director Tyren Lucas.
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October 16-17, 2023
The 2023 workshop will bring together leaders from biomedical research, digital health technology, and from academic and patient communities to identify the types of expertise and disciplines needed to transform the clinical trials enterprise by 2030 as it anticipates the evolving needs of drug discovery, development, and translation.
Attend in person at the National Academy or virtually. Register for either here.
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Hanover GLC Offers NIH and NSF-CAREER modules
Hanover Research has developed a Grants Learning Center (GLC) on-demand grant development training portal that offers faculty enrollees the unique opportunity to receive targeted training in the form of self-paced, interactive modules with step-by-step guidance and templates for prospective applicants to develop compelling proposals. Auburn faculty interested in signing up for this training should contact Christine Cline at clc0165@auburn.edu for registration information.
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Hanover Research Queue Proposal Review Availability
Slots available after October 15, 2023
In order to provide resources for faculty and staff, Auburn University has partnered with Hanover Research for a number of grant development solutions including: Pre-proposal Support; Proposal Development; and Capacity Building. Their full-service grant development solutions are available to set goals, build strategies to achieve key grant-seeking objectives, and develop grant proposals that are well-planned, researched, and written. For information regarding Hanover’s core capabilities and project timelines, click here. If you are interested in a slot in the queue, please e-mail Tony Ventimiglia (ventiaf@auburn.edu ).
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Auburn maintains an annual subscription to this monthly newsletter published by Academic Research Funding Strategies, LLC. Access is available only for Auburn University faculty, staff and students with a valid user ID. This is another good source for current STEM and humanities funding opportunities, tips and resources.
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As of February 2023, all Auburn University research personnel (faculty, staff, postdocs, students, and anyone who manages or administers research), regardless of funding source, are required to complete the CITI AU Basic RCR Training course every three years. This RCR training requirement is in addition to any other RCR training that individuals may have taken to date and applies to all personnel who conduct, manage, or facilitate research, including staff (accountants, contracts & grants specialists, grant writers, research fellows, technicians, etc.), students (graduate and undergraduate), postdocs, and ALL faculty (including administrators).
This RCR training requirement also applies to research that is not funded.
The AU-required CITI course AU Basic RCR Training for ALL Faculty, Staff, Postdocs, and Students satisfies NSF and USDA-NIFA RCR training requirements. Additional training for certain NIH awards may be necessary.
Go here to learn more about RCR requirements, to find resources and to access the course.
Auburn subscribes to several training modules via the CITI Program website that may be of interest to researchers and research administrators. Each module is self-paced and can be finished in one or multiple sessions. Click on the link above to read descriptions.
- Essentials of Grant Proposal Development
- Essentials of Research Administration
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The Andy Warhol Foundation supports the advancement of the visual arts and encourages and facilitates the production of original work that expands and enhances the contemporary art field. These grants serve the needs of artists by funding the arts organizations and cultural institutions that support them. Grants cover the full spectrum of artistic activity, from grassroots happenings at alternative spaces to contemporary exhibitions at major museums, and every phase of the creative process, from conception and production, to presentation and documentation.
Project grants are awarded for substantial curatorial endeavors such as solo or group exhibitions, which often involve commissioning new bodies of work and the production of scholarly catalogues. Program grants are generally made over a period of two years to support a combination of exhibitions, public programs, residencies, convenings, publishing projects, networking and other opportunities for creative growth and exploration.
Proposals Due: September 1, 2023, 5:00 pm ET
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DOD: Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP)
The FY23 Defense Appropriations Act provides funding for the Toxic Exposures Research Program (TERP) to support high-impact toxic exposures research. Three funding awards are available in this program:
The TERP CTA supports the rapid implementation of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the prevention, treatment, or management of symptoms, diseases, or conditions associated with or resulting from military-related toxic exposures.
Proposed projects may range from small proof-of-concept clinical trials (e.g., pilot, first-in-human, phase 0) designed to demonstrate the feasibility or inform the design of more advanced trials through large-scale trials to determine efficacy in relevant patient populations. Clinical trials may be designed to evaluate promising new products, pharmacologic agents (drugs or biologics), devices, clinical guidance, and/or emerging approaches and technologies. It is anticipated that outcomes from studies funded by this award will follow a clinical development plan that advances the research to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) device or drug approval and/or establishment of clinical practice guidelines, as applicable.
The FY23 TERP IIRA is intended to support studies that will make an important contribution toward research and/or patient care for a disease or condition associated with military-related toxic exposures. Research projects may focus on any phase of research from basic laboratory research through translational research, including preclinical studies in animal models and human subjects, as well as correlative studies associated with an existing clinical trial. New Approach Methodologies may also be used.
The FY23 TERP TRA is intended to support translational research that will accelerate the movement of promising ideas in military-related toxic exposure research into clinical applications, including health care products, interventions, technologies, and/or clinical practice guidelines. Translational research may be defined as an integration of basic science and clinical observations. New Approach Methodologies may also be used. The ultimate goal of translational research is to move a concept or observation forward into clinical application that is relevant to active-duty Service Members, Veterans, other military beneficiaries, and/or the American public. Applications should provide evidence for the reciprocal transfer of information between basic and clinical science or vice versa in developing and implementing the research plan.
For each opportunity -
Applications must address at least one of the FY23 TERP Program Goals.
- A) Elucidate mechanisms of how military-related toxic exposures result in adverse effects, including but not limited to toxicities, malignancies, neurologic and respiratory disorders, cardiac complications, sleep disorders, immune system dysfunction, gastrointestinal issues, etc.
- B) Diagnose the effects of military-related toxic exposures, understand the phenotypic, pathological, and clinical outcomes associated with short-term and long-term exposures and predict disease progression.
- C) Predict and prevent military-related toxic exposures by identifying strategies that can anticipate, identify, monitor, and prevent Service Members and the American public from adverse effects of exposures to toxic substances.
- D) Develop therapeutics, treatments, and strategies to minimize symptoms and disease progression associated with military-related toxic exposures
Applications must address at least one of the FY23 TERP Topic Areas:
- A) Neurotoxin Exposure,
- B) Gulf War Illness (GWI) and Its Treatment,
- C) Airborne Hazards and Burn Pits,
- D) Other Military Service-Related Toxic Exposures in General, Including Prophylactic Medications, Pesticides, Organophosphates, Toxic Industrial Chemicals, Materials, Metals and Minerals.
Required Pre-Application for Each Opportunity Due:
September 13, 2023, 5:00 pm ET
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The Morris Animal Foundation is accepting proposals for research studies investigating causes of and treatments for canine wobbler syndrome (cervical spondylomyelopathy).
Of particular interest are proposals for projects that study genetic biomarkers and the genetic basis of wobbler syndrome as well as new advancements in medical, nutritional, surgical, immunotherapeutic, and complementary medicine interventions that hold promise for improving quality of life of large-breed dogs affected by these conditions.
Proposals Due: September 13, 2023, 4:59 pm ET
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The Sony Research Award Program provides funding for cutting-edge academic research that seeks to build a collaborative relationship between faculty and Sony researchers. Two awards are available: Faculty Innovation Award and Focused Research Award. Both aim to create new opportunities for university faculties and research institutions to engage in pioneering research that could drive new technologies, industries and the future.
Faculty Innovation Award proposals should address pioneering research on a variety of select topics within the areas of Information Technology, Devices & Materials, and Biomedical & Life Science.
- Universal Multi-Source Domain Adaptation
- Future Network System and its Fundamental Core Technology Designs
- Novel Actuator and Mechanism for Robots
- New Optical Functions for/in High-peak-power Solid-state Surface Emitting Lasers
- Novel Optics Technologies for AR/VR/MR Displays
- Novel Biological Applications using Microfluidic Compartments
- Advanced Image Processing enabled by AI
- AI-based Digital Human Content Creation
- Application Specific Optimization for Zero-Knowledge Proof
- Object Streaming Technology
- Cognitive Process Modeling
- Interactive Experiences with Virtual Agents and Objects
Proposals Due: September 15, 2023, 11:59 pm PT
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The purpose of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to support research that can lead to the development of primary care-based screening tools and early interventions to detect and prevent abuse and neglect (AN) in older and vulnerable adults living with, or at risk for, mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Alzheimer's disease-related dementias (ADRD). In the interest of supporting early-stage research conducted by interdisciplinary teams that can lead to the development of screening tools and behavioral interventions that can be successfully implemented in primary care settings with diverse patient populations, this NOFO invites five-year, R61 pilot & planning phased/R33 implementation phased award applications.
The National Institute on Aging is interested in studies that focus on the development and validation of the following:
- Tools and interventions that can be easily implemented in a primary care setting or that can lead to appropriate referrals by primary care professionals.
- Instruments or assessments for the accurate screening of older and vulnerable adults without recognized signs or symptoms of AN in primary care settings at diagnosis or follow-up for MCI or AD/ADRD.
- Instruments or assessments for the accurate screening of companions attending primary care visits that will enable the early identification of risk factors for both perpetration and victimization.
- Brief and effective point-of-care psychoeducational and behavioral interventions for the prevention of AN in high-risk patients.
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Resources or interventions to aid primary care clinicians in referring patients to the appropriate health and/or social services. For example, the Screening, Brief Intervention, Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) intervention has proven to be an effective public health approach for early intervention and treatment of substance abuse.
LOI Due: September 20, 2023, 5:00 pm
Submissions Due: October 21, 2023, 5:00 pm
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The Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program (LB21) supports the training and professional development of library and archives professionals; developing faculty and information leaders; and recruiting, educating, and retaining the next generation of library and archives professionals to develop a diverse library and archival workforce and meet the information needs of their communities.
Specifically, the goals for this program are to generate projects of far-reaching impact that -
- Recruit, train, develop, and retain a diverse workforce of library and archives professionals.
- Develop faculty, library, and archives leaders by increasing the institutional capacity of libraries, archives, and graduate programs related to library and information science.
- Enhance the training and professional development of the library and archival workforce to meet the needs of their communities.
Preliminary Proposals Due: September 20, 2023, 11:59 pm ET
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NIH has curated a YouTube video playlist designed as a "crash course" in essential grant fundamentals for the beginner or as a refresher for the experienced grant writer.
The videos provide -
- an overview of the grants process,
- the different funding programs available,
- key tools to use as you develop your application, and
- grant writing advice straight from NIH staff.
The videos are free and you can access them here.
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Reserve the Corner today for collaborative meetings, proposal development or to learn more about AU research resources.
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The flights on the AU shuttle connect faculty to other researchers or agencies to further their research goals.
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Auburn University PI Handbook, agency guides and more to help you write a successful proposal.
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Subscription-based service that Auburn University provides faculty to find funding opportunities pertinent to their research.
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Proposal Services & Faculty Support
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