Vice President for Research & Economic Development
Proposal Services & Faculty Support
September Funding Focus Newsletter #1
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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 list of requirements.
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Limited Submission Announcements |
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The Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) Program serves to increase access to multi-user scientific and engineering instrumentation for research and research training in our Nation's institutions of higher education and not-for-profit scientific/engineering research organizations. An MRI award supports the acquisition or development of a multi-user research instrument that is, in general, too costly and/or not appropriate for support through other NSF programs.
MRI provides support to acquire critical research instrumentation without which advances in fundamental science and engineering research may not otherwise occur. MRI also provides support to develop next-generation research instruments that open new opportunities to advance the frontiers in science and engineering research. Additionally, an MRI award is expected to enhance research training of students who will become the next generation of instrument users, designers and builders.
An MRI proposal may request up to $4 million for either acquisition or development of a research instrument. Beginning with the FY 2018 competition, each performing organization may submit in revised “Tracks” as defined below, with no more than two submissions in Track 1 and no more than one submission in Track 2.
Track 1: Track 1 MRI proposals are those that request funds from NSF greater than or equal to $100,0001 and less than $1,000,000.
Track 2: Track 2 MRI proposals are those that request funds from NSF greater than or equal to $1,000,000 up to and including $4,000,000
Consistent with the America COMPETES Act of 2007 (Public Law 110-69), cost sharing of precisely 30% of the total project cost is required for Ph.D.-granting institutions of higher education and for non-degree-granting organizations. Non-Ph.D.-granting institutions of higher education are exempt from the cost-sharing requirement and cannot include it. National Science Board policy prohibits voluntary committed cost sharing.
Please note: A new RFP is pending and any updates will be provided as received.
Institutional Limit: 3 Proposals (2 in Track 1, 1 in Track 2)
Internal Deadline: Sept. 30, 2022 4:45 pm
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Grants.gov is being migrated to the cloud. To ensure a smooth and successful transition, an extended period of downtime has been scheduled for Grants.gov. They have compiled a Q&A to address the primary questions and concerns of applicants regarding the migration.
The Grants.gov website will be offline from Friday, September 23, 2022 at 12:01 am ET and will not be back online until Thursday, September 29, 2022 at 11:59 pm ET.
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Webinar 2 – Determining Whether a Funding Opportunity is Right for You.
Monday, September 26, 2022, 2:00-3:15 p.m. ET
Webinar 3 – Writing a Competitive Application
Tuesday, November 1, 2022, 2:00-3:15 p.m. ET
Registration is required to attend. The webinars will be recorded and made available for on-demand viewing after the event. You may also register if you cannot attend but would like to be notified when the recordings are posted.
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The NIH Office of Science Policy (OSP) and the Office of Extramural Research (OER) invite you to join them for an informative webinar series focused on the new NIH Data Management and Sharing (DMS) Policy which goes into effect on January 25, 2023. This policy reinforces NIH’s longstanding commitment to making the research it funds available to the public and sets the baseline expectation that sharing data is a fundamental component of the research process.
Registration is now open and is required for the second webinar in the series.
Diving Deeper into the New NIH Data Management and Sharing Policy
Thursday, September 22; 1:30 – 3:00 PM EST
- In this second webinar of the series, we will expand upon the information presented in the first webinar and dive deeper into topics including privacy protections for data from human participants and justifiable limitations on sharing data.
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More than $7 billion of funding from the bipartisan infrastructure law — the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is available through key grant opportunities to eligible university applicants and research centers to conduct projects across 20 programs including energy, transportation, and broadband. In this webinar, you'll hear from researchers working on transportation projects with government entities to solve problems in their communities.
Join Microsoft Education for an upcoming webinar to discuss how to secure this funding for your research in one of the broad infrastructure categories such as safety, sustainability, mobility, and cybersecurity. They will discuss:
- The infrastructure categories covered under this legislation
- How this new law affects your research
- How Microsoft can support your IIJA-related projects
Thursday, September 29, 2022
8:00 AM Pacific Time (11:00 AM ET)
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Hanover Research Funding Calendars
Hanover Research has put together several specialized funding calendars that include federal funders, foundations, descriptions of the programs and the associated deadlines.
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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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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.
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Federal Agency Coronavirus Resource Hubs |
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The Discovery Research PreK-12 program (DRK-12) seeks to significantly enhance the learning and teaching of science, technology, engineering, mathematics and computer science (STEM) by preK-12 students and teachers, through research and development of STEM education innovations and approaches. Projects in the DRK-12 program build on fundamental research in STEM education and prior research and development efforts that provide theoretical and empirical justification for proposed projects. Projects should result in research-informed and field-tested outcomes and products that inform teaching and learning. Teachers and students who participate in DRK-12 studies are expected to enhance their understanding and use of STEM content, practices and skills.
The DRK-12 program invites proposals that address immediate challenges that are facing preK-12 STEM education as well as those that anticipate radically different structures and functions of preK-12 teaching and learning. The DRK-12 program has three major research and development strands: (1) Assessment; (2) Learning; and (3) Teaching. The program recognizes the synergy among the three strands and that there is some overlap and interdependence among them. However, proposals should identify a clear focus of the proposed research efforts (i.e., assessment, learning, or teaching) consistent with the proposal’s main objectives and research questions. The program supports six types of projects: (1) Exploratory, (2) Design and Development, (3) Impact, (4) Implementation and Improvement, (5) Syntheses, and (6) Conferences. All six types of projects apply to each of the three DRK-12 program strands.
Proposals Due: October 5, 2022 5:00 pm
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The Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) is interested in receiving proposals for the Minerva Research Initiative, a university-led defense social science program seeking fundamental understanding of the social and cultural forces shaping U.S. strategic interests globally. OSD is particularly interested in projects that align with and support the upcoming 2022 National Defense Strategy.
Topic 1: Socio-economic vulnerability to climate change
Topic 2: Deterrence in the Future Operating Environment
Topic 3: Russian Speakers in Online Spaces
Topic 4: Power and Influence in the Era of Strategic Competition
Topic 5: The Arctic as a Polar Crossroads
Topic 6: Management and Information in the Defense Environment
White Papers Due: October 14, 2022 3:00 pm ET
Full Proposals Due: February 9, 2023 3:00 pm ET
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With this Dear Colleague Letter (DCL), the Directorate for ENG encourages the submission of proposals to the Research Coordination Networks for Semiconductors (RCN-SC) program that focuses on developing, piloting, and sharing innovative and transformative approaches to enhance knowledge in the broader area of semiconductors (SC). Proposed RCN-SC with networking activities that lower access barriers to advanced technologies, encourage student engagement, and support a pipeline of talent in semiconductors education and innovation, are especially encouraged.
Click here to read the full DCL
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The Toxic Exposures Research Program is a new CDMRP program that will allow the research community to improve scientific understanding and pathobiology of toxic exposures, efficiently assess comorbidities, and speed the development of treatments, cures, and preventions.
- Investigator Initiated Research Award
- Translational Research Award
- Translational Research Award – Partnership Option
- Clinical Trial Award
- Clinical Trial Award-Partnership Option
A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic Biomedical Research Application Portal (eBRAP) at Caution-https://eBRAP.org prior to the pre-application deadline. All applications must conform to the final Funding Opportunities/Program Announcements and General Application Instructions which can be found on the Grants.gov website (https://Grants.gov). A listing of all CDMRP and other USAMRDC extramural funding opportunities can be obtained on the Grants.gov website by performing a basic search using Assistance Listing (formerly CFDA) Number 12.420. Submission deadlines are not available until the funding opportunity announcements are released. For email notification when program announcements are released, subscribe to program-specific news and updates under “Email Subscriptions” on the eBRAP homepage. For more information about the TERP or other CDMRP‑administered programs, please visit the CDMRP website.
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The Spotlight on Humanities in Higher Education program supports the exploration and development of small projects that would benefit underserved populations through the teaching and study of the humanities. The program supports activities such as curricular or program development, expert consultations, speakers’ series, student research, creation of teaching resources, and community engagement. Projects may benefit students, faculty, the institution or organization, and/or the community
Proposals Due: November 2, 2022 11:59 pm ET
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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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