Vice President for Research & Economic Development
Proposal Services & Faculty Support
January 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 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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Limited Submission Announcements |
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The DOE Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DOE EPSCoR) announces its interest in receiving new and renewal applications from applicants within eligible jurisdictions for Implementation Grants. Grants awarded under this program are intended to improve research capability through the support of a group of scientists and engineers, including undergraduate students, graduate students and post-doctoral fellows, working on a common scientific theme in one or more EPSCoR jurisdictions. These awards are not appropriate mechanisms to provide support for individual faculty science and technology research projects. While the academic, non-profit and industrial research communities are welcome to lead or to participate in applications, a strong component of student education in research is required for all applicants.
The objectives of the DOE EPSCoR Implementation Grants are to:
- Jumpstart capability development in the jurisdiction(s) through increased human and technical resources and research capacity development including equipment and instrumentation.
- Support a group of researchers working on a common scientific theme, with mutually supporting goals and objectives.
- When topically relevant to the subject matter of the application, promote collaborations with other institutions of higher education and industry with strong participation by students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior faculty from EPSCoR eligible institutions. These collaborations may include institutions from other EPSCoR jurisdictions. Collaborations involving more than one institution or more than one EPSCoR jurisdiction, while welcome, are not a requirement.
Please Note: The requirements for this internal competition differ from a typical limited submission. Please review the instructions on the competition space.
Institutional Limit: 1 proposal
Internal Deadline: January 12, 2023 4:45 pm
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The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is designed to fulfill the mandate of the National Science Foundation (NSF) to promote scientific progress nationwide. EPSCoR jurisdictions that are eligible for Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII)competitions are listed in the RII Eligibility table, which can be found here. Through this program, NSF establishes partnerships with government, higher education, and industry that are designed to effect sustainable improvements in a jurisdiction's research infrastructure, Research and Development (R&D) capacity, and hence, its R&D competitiveness.
EPSCoR RII Track-4: EPSCoR Research Fellows directly aligns with NSF EPSCoR strategic goal of establishing sustainable Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) professional development pathways that advance workforce development in STEM and effects engagement in STEM at national and global levels. EPSCoR RII Track-4: EPSCoR Research Fellows provides awards to build research capacity in institutions and transform the career trajectories of investigators and further develop their individual research potential through collaborations with investigators from the nation's premier private, governmental, or academic research centers. The fellowship provides opportunities to establish strong collaborations through extended or periodic collaborative visits to a selected host site. Through collaborative research activities with the host site, Fellows will be able to learn new techniques, develop new collaborations, advance existing partnerships, benefit from access to unique equipment and facilities, and/or shift their research toward potentially transformative new directions. The experiences gained through the fellowships are intended to have lasting impacts that will enhance the Fellows' research trajectories well beyond the award period. The benefits to the Fellows are also expected to improve the research capacity of their institutions and jurisdictions more broadly.
Institutional Limit: 4 Proposals
Internal Deadline: January 20, 2023 4:45 pm
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Intramural Funding Opportunities |
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2022-2023 Pilot 3 CWSIS and RSP Intramural Awards Programs
Important Dates & Information
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Complete program descriptions are available on the CWSIS and RSP webpages
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For applicants who submitted the Letter of Intent, full proposals due February 1, 2023 4:45 pm
Proposals undergo thorough internal and external evaluations. Funding for awards is for a two-year period. Please contact Dr. Robert Holm (rzh0021@auburn.edu; x4-5877) for assistance or information.
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Effective November 21st, Award Documents, Organizational Reports, and Grants.gov integration in FastLane were retired and will be decommissioned. NSF is preparing to transition the preparation and submission of all new proposals from FastLane to Research.gov on January 30, 2023, when the Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG) (NSF 23-1) becomes effective. For more information about this process and upcoming deadlines click the link in the title.
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Hanover Research Queue Proposal Review Availability
Slots available before February 17, 2023 and after March 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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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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This is a large, multi-institutional transformational grant designed to “reach the summit” on a critical path to a breakthrough in basic or translational science that has direct relevance to human health. It must include an institutionally funded graduate student or fellow. Engagement of multi-disciplinary investigators or pharma would be highly desirable. Single grant of $200,000 per year for 4 years based on yearly milestone review.
This award is for $150,000 for an MD and $100,000 for a PhD over 2 years. It is designed to support postdoctoral fellows embarking on a scientific career in biomedical research related to Marfan syndrome or any of the genetic aortic or vascular conditions that are within the Foundation’s scope of interest. Fellows up to postgraduate year 6 are eligible. During the fellowship phase, the applicant is required to work with a mentor who can provide a training environment conducive to beginning a career in this field.
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The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Education Programs is accepting applications for the Institutes for K-12 Educators program. NEH Institutes are professional development programs that convene K-12 educators from across the nation in order to deepen and enrich their understanding of significant topics in the humanities and enrich their capacity for effective teaching and scholarship.
Proposals Due: February 1, 2023 11:59 pm ET
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The DIA provides up to $1 million over 4 years to exceptionally creative scientists exploring potentially paradigm-shifting ideas about the fundamental causes of lupus.
The LMTA provides up to $600,000 over 3 years to established investigators focused on characterizing lupus pathogenesis and identifying and validating molecular pathways or druggable targets that could lead to new or improved therapies.
The LIA provides up to $300,000 over 2 years to early-stage or established investigators conducting highly innovative, high-risk, high-reward projects addressing major challenges in lupus research. Early-stage investigators are also eligible to receive a third year of funding up to $150,000.
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Because of recent technological advances in synthetic biology and bioengineering, researchers are now able to tailor cells and cell-like systems for a variety of basic and applied research purposes. The goal of this solicitation is to support research that (1) develops cell-like systems to identify the minimal requirements for the processes of life, (2) designs synthetically-modified cells to address fundamental questions in the evolution of life or to explore biological diversity beyond that which currently exists in nature, and (3) leverages basic research in cell design to build novel synthetic cell-like systems and cells for innovative biotechnology applications.
Proposals Due: February 16, 2023 5:00 pm
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The Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium (MASGC) is accepting pre-proposals for its 2024-2025 Research Program. Projects selected for funding will address innovative research on coastal issues in Alabama and Mississippi in these four focus areas: healthy coastal ecosystems; sustainable fisheries and aquaculture; resilient communities and economies; and environmental literacy and workforce development. Funding requests for individual projects shall not exceed $100,000 per year of federal support. One-year projects and projects requesting lower annual amounts of funding will also be considered.
Q & A Zoom Meeting - Friday, January 20, 2023 1-2:30 pm CT
Pre-Proposals Due: February 17, 2023 5:00 pm CT
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Through this DCL, NSF invites requests to fund conferences, symposia, and workshops (hereafter referred to as conferences) centered around one or more of the three primary themes of GRANTED: enhancing practices and processes within the research enterprise, strengthening the research enterprise workforce, and partnering with national and regional professional societies to translate effective practices into diverse institutional and organizational contexts. The proposed conferences should bring together a diverse array of stakeholders with the goal to convene, build, and energize communities to help shape future GRANTED funding opportunities and be better prepared to submit ambitious proposals in response to those calls. Proposals that focus on enhancing research support infrastructure at minority-serving institutions and/or emerging research institutions are strongly encouraged.
Proposals Due: March 15, 2023 (Earlier submissions are encouraged)
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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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