Juniques shares Funding Opportunities with Federal Agencies for 2020. Apply Now!!

DECEMBER 20, 2019 

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 In addition to this week's news, below you will find the latest federal funding opportunities.

NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR TBED

NASA

NASA invites applications to its FY 2020 EPSCoR Cooperative Agreements program to promote the development of research capabilities in NASA EPSCoR jurisdictions, improve the capabilities of these jurisdictions to gain support from sources outside the NASA EPSCoR program, develop partnerships among NASA research assets, academic institutions, and industry, and to contribute to the overall research infrastructure, science and technology capabilities of higher education. Up to 12 awards with a combined total of up to $9 million may be made. Eligibility is restricted according to the NSF EPSCoR eligibility guidelines. Applications are due March 6, 2020.

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NEW FEDERAL R&D OPPORTUNITIES

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration invites applications to its National Bycatch Reduction Engineering Program supporting the development of technological solutions and changes in fishing practices designed to minimize bycatch of fish and protected species. Up to 13 awards with a combined total of up to $2.5 million may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted except for other federal agencies. Applications are due April 2, 2020.

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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

The Air Force Academy invites applications to conduct Diode Pumped Alkali Laser Physics Research. One award of up to $475,000 may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted. Applications are due Jan. 17, 2020.

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The Department of the Army invites applications to conduct research on the Quantum Characterization of Intermediate Scale Systems. Multiple awards of negotiable amounts may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted. Applications are due March 17, 2020.

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DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

The National Energy Technology Laboratory invites applications to its Extreme Environment Materials for Power Generation program to develop and validate materials and technologies for existing and new fossil power generation applications with improved cost, performance, and reliability. Up to four awards with a combined total of up to $20 million may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted. Applications are due Feb. 21, 2020.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (INCLUDING NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH AND CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION)

Note on award terms: The various funding mechanisms supported in the announcements below (e.g., R01, R03, R21, etc.) adhere to the conditions and limitations described at https://go.azcommerce.com/e/629661/ts-funding-funding-program-htm/f1h18/180881803?h=TVHyvbNXqMEwPMGRBq7pSRLIuaaF8lA5_Dy_pEsYMaU. Specific funding information (e.g., anticipated funding amount, number of awards, project duration, etc.) will depend upon the quality, duration and costs of the applications received, unless specified otherwise. Application deadlines follow the standard NIH schedule of submission dates described at https://go.azcommerce.com/e/629661/funding-submissionschedule-htm/f1gy2/180881803?h=TVHyvbNXqMEwPMGRBq7pSRLIuaaF8lA5_Dy_pEsYMaU unless specified differently below. All terms are subject to change by the federal government.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention invites applications to conduct investigator-initiated research to Identify and Evaluate Potential Risk Factors for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Up to five awards with a combined total of up to $7.5 million may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Applications are due March 4, 2020.

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The National Institutes of Health has issued several opportunities for its Investigation of Co-occurring Conditions across the Lifespan to Understand Down syndrome (INCLUDE) program:

• Clinical Trials Development: Accepting R61/R33 applications to support the development of clinical trials to treat critical and co-occurring health conditions in individuals with Down syndrome. Up to four awards with a combined total of up to $4 million may be made. More information is available by clicking here.
• Clinical Trial Readiness: Accepting R21 applications to enable the efficient and effective movement of candidate therapeutics or diagnostics towards clinical trials for Down syndrome, and to increase their likelihood of success. Up to five awards with a combined total of up to $1 million may be made. More information is available by clicking here.
• Transformative Research Award: Accepting R01 applications supporting individual scientists or groups of scientists proposing groundbreaking, exceptionally innovative, original, and/or unconventional research with the potential to create new scientific paradigms, establish entirely new and improved clinical approaches, or develop transformative technologies. Up to four awards with a combined total of up to $6 million may be made. More information is available by clicking here.
• Small Research Grants for Analyses of Research Data: Accepting R03 applications supporting small research projects focused on analyses of genomics datasets, with an emphasis on elucidating the underlying etiologies of risk and resiliencies to co-occurring health conditions. Up to three awards with a combined total of up to $600,000 may be made. More information is available by clicking here.
• Development of the INCLUDE Project Data Coordinating Center: Accepting U2C applications to facilitate access to aggregated and harmonized data to empower analyses among the Down syndrome research community, as well as the broader scientific community. One award of up to $4 million may be made. More information is available by clicking here.

Eligibility for all INCLUDE awards is unrestricted domestically. All applications are due Feb. 14, 2020.

The National Institutes of Health invites T32 applications to its Institutional National Research Service Award – Predoctoral Training Program in the Neurosciences supporting broad and fundamental research training in the neurosciences. Multiple awards of negotiable amounts may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Applications are due May 26, 2020.

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The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) invites P01 applications for Investigator Initiated Program Projects that address scientific areas relevant to the NIAID mission. Multiple awards of negotiable amounts may be made. Project periods are limited to five years. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. AIDS applications are due Jan. 9, 2020 and standard applications are due Jan. 24, 2020.

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The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research invites X01 applications to its National Dental Practice-Based Research Network (PBRN) Infrastructure Access program supporting small developmental/exploratory, feasibility (pilot), and/or survey studies of practitioners and patients to be conducted in the National Dental PBRN. Multiple awards may be made. No funds are awarded, but rather unencumbered access to the National Dental PBRN is given. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Applications are due Feb. 24, 2020.

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The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research invites F99/K00 applications to its Predoctoral to Postdoctoral Transition Award for a Diverse Dental, Oral and Craniofacial Research Workforce supporting outstanding graduate students from diverse backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in biomedical, clinical, behavioral and social sciences, over the transition from predoctoral to postdoctoral research training. Multiple awards may be made. Please see the following link for detailed award budgetary information. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Standard application due dates apply.

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The National Institute on Aging invites R21/R33 applications for Research Infrastructure Development for Interdisciplinary Aging Studies. Multiple awards of up to $275,000 each for the R21 phase and up to $500,000 each annually for a period of up to three years for the R33 phase may be made. Eligibility is unrestricted domestically. Standard application due dates apply.

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The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases invites U01 applications to its Type 1 Diabetes in Acute Pancreatitis Consortium project to undertake a longitudinal observational study of the occurrence of diabetes that occurs during or after an acute pancreatitis episode, with an emphasis on type 1 diabetes. There are two separate funding opportunities associated with this project:

• Clinical Centers (CCs): CCs should include researchers and clinicians with multi-disciplinary expertise. CCs will be expected to share results freely within the consortium and to develop trans-consortium collaborative projects that make use of the combined expertise and technological capabilities present in all of the CCs. Up to 10 awards with a combined total of up to $2.7 million may be made.
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• Data Coordinating Center (DCC): The DCC will provide overall project coordination, administration, quality control, data management, and biostatistical support. One award of up to $2.3 million may be made.
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Eligibility for each opportunity is unrestricted domestically. All applications are due March 13, 2020.

NASA

NASA invites applications to its National Space Grant College and Fellowship Program – Artemis Student Challenge Opportunities to advance the quality, relevance, and overall reach of Artemis student challenges by providing foundational learning opportunities to prepare undergraduate students to engage in Artemis-focused challenges that align with the technology needs of the Artemis Mission and/or that will provide the Artemis generation new authentic, high-quality student challenge experiences. Up to six awards with a combined total of up to $2.4 million may be made. Click here for detailed eligibility information. Applications are due Feb. 10, 2020.

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NEW FEDERAL SBIR/STTR FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

The Department of Energy invites applications to its FY 2020 Phase I – Release 2 SBIR/STTR program. The following offices are participating in this funding opportunity:

• Office of Cyber Security, Energy Security, and Emergency Response
• Office of Defense Nuclear Nonproliferation
• Office of Electricity
• Office of Environmental Management
• Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy
• Office of Fossil Energy
• Office of Fusion Energy Sciences
• Office of High Energy Physics
• Office of Nuclear Energy

More than 200 awards with a combined total of up to $37 million may be made. Eligibility is restricted to domestic small business concerns. Click here for information on the Phase I – Release 2 topics. Click here to register for an informational webinar on Dec. 19. Mandatory Letters of Intent are due Jan. 6, 2020 and full applications are due Feb. 24, 2020.

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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases invites Phase I, Phase II, and Fast-Track applications to Develop and Test New Technologies and Bioengineering Solutions for the Advancement of Cell Replacement Therapies for Type 1 Diabetes. Multiple Phase I awards of up to $300,000 each and multiple Phase II awards of up to $1.6 million each may be made. Eligibility is restricted to domestic small business concerns. Applications are due April 9, 2020.

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NEW FOUNDATION R&D OPPORTUNITIES

ALZHEIMER'S DRUG DISCOVERY FOUNDATION

The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation invites applications to its Drug Development Program focused on building preclinical evidence in animal models and on advancing lead molecules to the clinical candidate selection stage to develop therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Multiple awards of up to $600,000 each may be made. Eligibility is restricted to researchers and clinicians worldwide at academic medical centers, universities, nonprofits, and biotechnology companies. Letters of Intent are due Jan. 17, 2020.

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AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATION

The American Psychological Foundation invites applications to its Dr. Christine Blasey-Ford Grant supporting research focused on the understanding, prevention and/or treatment of the consequences of exposure to traumatic events such as sexual assault, sexual harassment, and/or rape. Multiple awards of up to $1,500 each may be made. Please see the following link for detailed eligibility information. Applications are due Feb. 15, 2020.

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GREENWALL FOUNDATION

The Greenwall Foundation invites applications to its Making a Difference in Real-World Bioethics Grants to support research to help resolve an important emerging or unanswered bioethics problem in clinical, biomedical, or public health decision-making, policy, or practice. Multiple awards of up to 10 percent of indirect costs for salary and benefits may be made. Please see the following link for detailed eligibility information. Letters of Intent are due Jan. 6, 2020.

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HEARING HEALTH FOUNDATION

The Hearing Health Foundation invites applications to its Emerging Research Grants providing seed money to hearing and balance researchers who focus on researching underfunded areas of otology. Multiple awards of up to $50,000 each may be made. Please see the following link for detailed eligibility information. Applications are due Feb. 10, 2020.

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PFIZER

Pfizer invites applications to its Rheumatology Competitive Grants supporting both clinical and basic science research on the pathogenesis and treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriatic Arthritis, and/or Ankylosing Spondylarthrosis with a specific focus on projects that are most relevant to improving patient care. Multiple awards of up to $150,000 each may be made. Please see the following link for detailed eligibility information. Applications are due Jan. 27, 2020.

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POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE FOUNDATION

The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation invites applications for its Research Grants to support basic, translational, and clinical research that will benefit patients with Polycystic Kidney Disease. Multiple awards of up to $80,000 each annually for up to two years may be made. Please see the following link for detailed eligibility information. Applications are due Jan. 6, 2020.

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NEW CHALLENGE.GOV OPPORTUNITIES

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

The Department of Labor invites submissions to its Veterans' Employment Challenge to build a better application to match the skills of those who have served in the military with employer needs. Multiple awards with a total of up to $1 million may be made. Please see the following link for detailed eligibility information. Submissions are due Jan. 24, 2020.

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