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Issue:ORN-2017-35_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________NJIT Research Newsletter includes recent awards, and announcements of research relatedseminars,webinars, national and federal researchnews related to research funding, andGrantOpportunity Alerts. The Newsletter is posted on the NJIT Research Websitehttp://www.njit.edu/research/.

SpecialAnnouncements:Page1GrantOpportunityAlerts:KeywordIndex:Page2RecentAwards:Page2 IntheNews(Relatedtoresearchfunding):Page3WebinarsandEvents:Page5 GrantOpportunities:Page6StreamlyneUpdate:Page26

SpecialAnnouncementsNJITResearchEvents

Event:President’sForumand2017NJITResearchCentersandLaboratoriesShowcaseWhen:November16,2017;10.00AM–2.30PMWhere:BallroomAandB.,CampusCenterBrief Description: The President's Forumand 2017 NJIT Research Centers and LaboratoriesShowcase willbe held on November 16, 2017 to feature ongoing exciting research atNJIT.Theshowcasepresents NJIT research enterprise to promote core and interdisciplinarycollaborative research. This year, theshowcasewill feature70NJIT research institutes, centersandspecializedlaboratories.Dr.StevenScachter,MD,ChiefAcademicOfficerandProgramLeaderof NeuroTechnology at the Consortia for Improving Medicine with Innovation & Technology(CIMIT)andProfessorofNeurologyatHarvardMedicalSchoolwillbetheKeynoteSpeaker.Keynote Speaker Bio: Dr. Steven Schachteris Chief Academic Officer and Program Leader ofNeuroTechnologyattheConsortiaforImprovingMedicinewithInnovation&Technology(CIMIT)andaProfessorofNeurologyatHarvardMedicalSchool (HMS).Dr.Schachterattendedmedicalschool at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed an internship inChapel Hill, North Carolina, a neurological residency at the Harvard-Longwood NeurologicalTraining Program, and an epilepsy fellowship at Beth Israel Hospital in Boston,Massachusetts.Dr.Schachter isPastPresidentoftheAmericanEpilepsySociety.HeisalsopastChairoftheProfessionalAdvisoryBoardoftheEpilepsyFoundationandservesontheirBoardofDirectors. He has directed over 70 research projects involving antiepileptic therapies, andpublishedover200articles and chapters.He compiled the6-volumeBrainstorms series,whichhasbeendistributedtoover150,000patientsandfamiliesworldwide inseveral languages,andedited or written 26 other books on epilepsy and behavioral neurology. Dr. Schachter is thefounding editor and editor-in-chief of the medical journalsEpilepsy & BehaviorandEpilepsy &BehaviorCaseReports.

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ThisPresident’s forumisafeaturedeventintheAlbertDormanHonorsCollegeColloquiumSeriesandismadepossibleinpartbythegeneroussupportoftheDeCaprioFamily.

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GrantOpportunityAlerts

KeywordsandAreasIncludedintheGrantOpportunityAlertSectionBelowNSF: Condensed Matter and Materials Theory (CMMT); Leading Engineering for America'sProsperity, Health, and Infrastructure (LEAP HI); Spectrum Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, andSecurity (SpecEES): Enabling Spectrum for Al; Partnerships for Research and Education inMaterials (PREM); Scalable Parallelism in the Extreme (SPX); Cyberlearning for Work at theHuman-TechnologyFrontier;NSF/IntelPartnershiponFoundationalMicroarchitectureResearchNIH: BRAIN Initiative: Proof of Concept Development of Early Stage Next Generation HumanBrain Imaging (R01); BRAIN Initiative: Targeted BRAIN Circuits Projects- TargetedBCP (R01);BRAIN Initiative: Exploratory Research Opportunities Using Invasive Neural Recording andStimulating Technologies in the Human Brain (U01); National Institute of General MedicalSciencesRuth L. KirschsteinNationalResearch ServiceAward (NRSA)Predoctoral InstitutionalResearchTrainingGrant (T32);NIHBlueprintDiversitySpecializedPredoctoral toPostdoctoralAdvancementinNeuroscience(D-SPAN)Award(F99/K00);NCIOutstandingInvestigatorAward(R35);BRAINInitiative:ExploratoryTeam-ResearchBRAINCircuitPrograms-eTeamBCP(U01);CollaborativeProgramGrantforMultidisciplinaryTeams(RM1)Department of Defense/US Army/DARPA/ONR: DoD Medical Simulation and InformationSciences, Toward A Next-Generation Trauma Care Capability: Foundational Research forAutonomous,Unmanned,andRoboticsDevelopmentofMedicalTechnologies(FORwARD)Award;Broad Agency Announcement for Extramural Medical Research; DoD Hearing RestorationResearchProgramFocusedResearchAwardDepartment of Energy: Generation 3 Concentrating Solar Power Systems; RFI: Solar EnergyTechnologyAnalysis&DataNeeds; Advanced Power ElectronicsDesign for Solar Applications;High-Energy-DensityLaboratoryPlasmaScienceNASA:UseoftheNASAPhysicalSciencesInformaticsSystemNational Endowment of Humanities: Collaborative Research Grants; PhD Planning Grants;SummerStipends;ResearchandDevelopmentGrantsTheLemelsonFoundation:Lemelson-MITPrizeHenryLuceFoundation:HERS-CBLScholarshipsStreamlyneUpdate:NewHow-to-doVideos

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RecentResearchGrantandContractAwards

Congratulationstofacultyandstaffonreceivingresearchgrantandcontractawards!PI:AndrewGerrard(PI)andNathanielFrissell(Co-PI)Department:CenterforSolarTerrestrialResearchGrant/Contract Project Title: CEDAR - Effects of the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse on the Earth'sIonosphereFundingAgency:NSFDuration:09/25/17-09/24/18

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PI:ColetteSantasieri(PI)Department:T&BD,NJIT Grant/ContractProjectTitle:TechnicalAssistancetoBrownfieldsCommunities:USEPARegions1,3,&4FundingAgency:USEPADuration:07/01/16-06/30/21PI:JudithSheft(PI)andMichaelEhrlich(Co-PI)Department:T&BD,NJITandMTSM Grant/ContractProjectTitle:HealthITConnections-Year4FundingAgency:JPMorganChase(SubcontractNJII)Duration:09/01/17-08/31/18PI:DonaldSebastian(PI)Department:T&BD,NJIT Grant/ContractProjectTitle:TransformingClinicalPracticesInitiative-PTNYear3FundingAgency:NJDeptofHealth&HumanServices(SubcontractNJII)Duration:09/29/17-09/28/18

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IntheNews…

(NationalandFederalNewsRelatedtoResearchFundingandGrantOpportunities)Senate Commerce Committee Approves Self-Driving Car Bill: The Washington Post(10/4,Halsey) reports that onWednesday, the Senate Commerce Committee approved legislation that“seeks to clarify the role played by the federal and state governments in the autonomous carfuture.”LiketheHousebill, theSenatebill “wouldallowTransportationSecretaryElaineChaotoexemptautomakersfromexistingsafetystandards,eventuallypermittingthesaleof100,000carsayearastheself-drivingtechnologydevelops.”WhilethebillgivesoversightresponsibilitiestoChaoand theNHTSA, “safetyadvocateshavebeen fearful that theabsenceof regulationswouldallowunfettereddevelopmentofthevehicles.”TheDetroitNews(10/4,Laing)reportsthatthebillcomes“againstabackdropof furiousactivity in theautosectorasautomakersrace toputcars thatarecapableofatleastsomehands-freedrivingontheroadasquicklyastheycan.”Self-drivingtrucksweredroppedfromtheSenateandHousebills“afterahigh-profilecampaignfromlaborunionstoprotect the jobs of professional drivers.” Reuters (10/4, Shepardson) reports the legislation issupportedbycompaniessuchasGM,Alphabet,andFord.NASA To Extend Expandable Module’s ISS Mission: Space News (10/3, SubscriptionPublication)reportsthatNASAplanstoextendthemissionofanexperimentalexpandablemoduleontheISSbeyonditsoriginaltwo-yeartimeline.NASAsaidonOct.2thatitplanstoissueBigelowAerospace a contract for three-to-five years of additional services for its Bigelow ExpandableActivity Module (BEAM). BEAM was launched to the ISS in April 2016 and has served as anengineering testbed, although NASA is eyeing use as additional storage as well. NASA said that“BEAMcontinuestodemonstratepositiveperformanceinspaceandinitialstudieshaveshownthat

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itcanbeusedlong-termontheISStosupportthegovernment’sneedsforon-orbitstowageandfortechnology demonstrations.” The agency plans to store more than 100 Cargo Transfer bags, “astandardunitofcargostorageonthestation,”inthemodule,freeingup“aboutfourpayloadracks”in other modules for research. NASA also wants to study the module’s radiation and debrisshieldingeffectiveness.NASAsaidthat itmayconsideradditionalextensionsat theconclusionofthecontract.ResearchersWinNobelPrizeInPhysicsForDetectingGravitationalWaves:TheWashingtonPost(10/3,Achenbach)reportsRainerWeiss,BarryC.BarishandKipS.Thorne–membersoftheLaser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory scientific collaboration – “detectedgravitationalwaves for the first time just twoyearsago, theechoesofamassivecollisionof twosupermassiveblackholes.”Theirdiscoverywonthem“the2017NobelPrizeinphysicsTuesday.”ThePostrepublishesapieceexplainingthediscoverythatranshortlyafterthedetectionwasfirstannounced. More on the website https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/speaking-of-science/wp/2017/10/03/nobel-winning-research-on-gravitational-waves-ligo-and-gravity-explained/?utm_term=.869b1d41dce1Collaborative Robots Gaining Ground In Manufacturing: The Chief Executive(10/2, Guillot)reports that collaborative robots “are gaining ground as a valuable tool in the manufacturingindustry.Butmanufacturersthatwanttomakethemostoftheserobotsneedtoguidetheirsystemdesignanddeploymentwithprinciples thatsupportcollaborationbetweenmanandmachine.”Arecent study by ABI Research “found that 13% of manufacturing companies surveyed havecollaborative robot systems in operation, while another 15% expect to have them operationalwithinthenextyear.”DanKara,ResearchDirectorofRoboticsatABIResearch,“saidthatwhiletheadoption of industrial robots has been limited by high costs and complex programmingrequirements, co-bots are easy to program, flexible and can work safely in close proximity ofhumans.”DefensePolicyBill:Universityrepresentativeshave identifiedprovisions ineachbill theythinkwillbegoodforresearch.TheSenatemeasureincludes"specialacquisitionauthority"forDODtoaccessuniversities'technicalexpertiseanduseof"othertransactionsauthorityandexperimentalprocurement authority" to reach research agreements with industry and academia. Sections ofinterestintheHousebillinclude:$15milliontoestablish"aHackingforDefenseProgram,whichseeks to build a network of innovators and entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize DODtechnology"; a pilot program with DOD labs and DOE labs to facilitate tech transfer andcommercializationwithprivateentities;aprovisionthatallowsnon-profitresearchinstitutionstoenter into prototype projects without cost sharing requirements; and a requirement that DODidentifySTEMjobsneededtosupport futuremissionwork,anddetermineaSTEMjobsshortfall.Full report is posted on the website https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/1519ResearchinMaterialScience:TheSubcommitteesonEnergyandResearchandTechnologyoftheHouseScience,Space,andTechnologyCommitteerecentlyheldajointhearingtoreviewfederallyfundedresearchinmaterialsscience.Researchersinthisfieldanalyzeexistingmaterials,studyingtheir chemical, physical, atomic, andmagneticmake up in order to develop newmaterialswithpreferred properties. New materials research has facilitated innovations in areas such asbiomedical engineering and at the Department of Defense. Investing in science, technology,engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and the infrastructure that is needed for this

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advanced research is imperative. One witness at the hearing, Dr. Fred Higgs, a professor ofMechanicalEngineeringfromRiceUniversityandexpertintribology,expressedthreemainissuesinhistestimony.Hestatedthatnewmaterialscanimprovethesafetyandenvironmentalimpactofenergy production technologies and thatmaterial advancements can provide the foundation fornew technologies in medicine, transportation, manufacturing and computing. Additionally hepromotedthemeritsofscienceprizecompetitions,university-federallab/agencypartnerships,anduniversity-companypartnerships,inspeedingthedevelopmentofadvancedmaterials.Thehearingtestimonyandarchivedvideoisavailable:https://science.house.gov/legislation/hearings/joint-subcommittee-energy-and-subcommittee-research-and-technology-hearing

NSF:ImportantNoticeNo.140:TraininginResponsibleConductofResearch–AReminderoftheNSFRequirementImportantNotice toPresidents ofUniversities andColleges andHeadsofOtherNationalScienceFoundationGranteeOrganizations

The National Science Foundation (NSF) requires that each institution submitting aproposal certify that it has a plan to provide appropriate training and oversight in the ethicalconductofresearchtoallundergraduates,graduatestudents,andpostdoctoralresearcherswhowillbesupportedbyNSFtoconductresearch.Theinstitutionsareresponsibleforverifyingthatthetraininghasbeenreceived.Thisisinaccordancewiththe2007AmericaCOMPETESAct.iTheNSFrecognizestheimportanceofresearchintegrityandtheresponsibleandethicalconductofresearch.Thescientificresearchenterpriseiscriticaltoournation,anditsprogressdependsonmaintaining integrity in the process of conducting research. A recent report by the NationalAcademies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, calledFostering Integrity in Research, notesthatthecorevaluesandguidingnormsunderpinningresearchintegrityarecrucialtoassurethatnew generations of researchers are able to meet the challenges of a dynamic researchenvironment.ii

NSF's Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) requirement applies to the breadth ofresearchdisciplinestheFoundationfundsandthedifferenteducationallevelsofthestudentsandpost-doctoralresearcherstheagencysupports.Thetrainingshouldbeeffectiveandappropriatelytailored to the specific needs and circumstances at each university. Accordingly, it is theresponsibility of each institution to determine both the focus and the delivery method forappropriatetraining.

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WebinarandEvents

Event:IEEEWebinar:Fluid-StructureInteractionAnalysisofaPiezoelectricFanSponsor:IEEEWhen:October12,2017from2:00PMto4.00PMWebsite:https://event.on24.com/eventRegistration/EventLobbyServlet?target=reg20.jsp&partnerref=banner&eventid=1501471&sessionid=1&key=3FB8150AEB2737E5D195027111226A18&regTag=&sourcepage=register&et_rid=2035965180&et_mid=83543355BriefDescription:If you want to learn about modeling piezoelectric fans, then tune into this webinar with Akshat Agarwal from the Efficient Energy Transfer group at Nokia Bell Labs. As a technology promising to fill the gap between natural and forced convection heat sinks, piezoelectric fans create

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airflow through an oscillating motion induced by an applied AC voltage. In this webinar, we will discuss the use of the COMSOL Multiphysics® software to investigate the 3D flow field created by an oscillating cantilever beam immersed in ambient air. The application of such technology includes electronics cooling as well as the study of the wings of a flapping bird or UAV. The setup and techniques used to simplify the mathematical model and postprocessing methods will be discussed. Register at: above URL Event:IEEEWebinar:ModelingofElectromechanicalSensors&SystemsWhen:AvailableonDemandWebsite:https://spectrum.ieee.org/webinar/modeling-of-electromechanical-sensors-systemsAbout the Webinar: If you are interested in modeling electromechanical devices, includingpiezoelectric materials, then tune into this webinar to learn how PZFlex helps Fortune100companies optimize device designs. Understanding the complex, highly coupled behavior ofelectromechanical sensors (e.g. piezoelectric transducer arrays, SAWs, and electrostaticMUTs)and their performance in a system as a whole is critical in the development of innovativetechnologies (e.g. Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensors, Medical Imaging, and RF Filters).Due to the anisotropic materials, complex coupling effects, and multi-physics (piezoelectric,electrostatic, structural, thermal, and acoustic) involved in a single device design numericalsimulationusingfiniteelementanalysis(FEA)isoftentheonlywaytofullyunderstanddeviceandsystembehaviorandinformthedesignprocess.Powerfulnumericalsimulationisaninnovationenabler that provides engineers a means of predicting and understanding effects of designchanges, environmental influences, and manufacturing tolerances on device and systemperformance.Byfacilitatingrapiddesigniterationandassessment,effectivesimulationtoolscanexplorelargedesignspacesthatwouldbeimpossibletodoviaphysicalprototypes.

In this webinar, PZFlex will explore and analyze some of the common pain-points incomplexdevicedesignandpresentpragmaticexamplesdemonstratinghowrapidFEAsimulationcanhelpengineersovercomechallengeswhileminimizingtime,riskandcost.Presenters:DrGerryHarvey,VPofEngineering,PZFlexDrAndrewTweedie,Director,UKofOperations,PZFlex

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GrantOpportunitiesNationalScienceFoundationGrantProgram:CondensedMatterandMaterialsTheory(CMMT)Agency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF18-500RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2018/nsf18500/nsf18500.htmBriefDescription:CMMTsupportstheoreticalandcomputationalmaterialsresearchinthetopicalareasrepresentedinDMR'sTopicalMaterialsResearchPrograms(thesearealsovariouslyknownas Individual Investigator Award (IIA) Programs, or Core Programs, or Disciplinary Programs),whichinclude:CondensedMatterPhysics(CMP),Biomaterials(BMAT),Ceramics(CER),ElectronicandPhotonicMaterials (EPM),Metals andMetallicNanostructures (MMN), Polymers (POL), andSolidStateandMaterialsChemistry (SSMC).TheCMMTprogramsupports fundamental researchthat advances conceptual understanding of hard and soft materials, and materials-relatedphenomena;thedevelopmentofassociatedanalytical,computational,anddata-centrictechniques;and predictivematerials-specific theory, simulation, andmodeling for materials research. First-

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principles electronic structure, quantum many-body and field theories, statistical mechanics,classicalandquantumMonteCarlo,andmoleculardynamics,areamongthemethodsusedinthebroad spectrum of research supported in CMMT. Researchmay encompass the advance of newparadigms in materials research, including emerging data-centric approaches utilizing data-analytics or machine learning. Computational efforts span from the level of workstations toadvancedandhigh-performancescientificcomputing.Emphasisisonapproachesthatbeginatthesmallest appropriate length scale, such as electronic, atomic, molecular, nano-, micro-, andmesoscale,requiredtoyieldfundamentalinsightintomaterialproperties,processes,andbehavior,topredictnewmaterialsandstatesofmatter,andtorevealnewmaterialsphenomena.Approachesthat span multiple scales of length and time may be required to advance fundamentalunderstanding ofmaterials properties and phenomena, particularly for polymericmaterials andsoftmatter. Areas of recent interest include, but are not limited to: strongly correlated electronsystems;activematter;topologicalphases;low-dimensionalmaterialsandsystems;quantumandclassical nonequilibrium phenomena, the latter including pattern formation, materials growth,microstructureevolution,fracture,andthejammingtransition;gels;glasses;disorderedmaterials,hard and soft; defects; high-temperature superconductivity; nanostructured materials andmesoscale phenomena; creation and manipulation of coherent quantum states; polymericmaterialsandsoftcondensedmatter,biologicallyinspiredmaterials,andresearchattheinterfacewithbiology.Awards:StandardGrant;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$15,000,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:ProposalsAcceptedAnytimeContacts:DarylW.Hess,telephone:(703)292-4942,email:dhess@nsf.gov

• AlexiosKlironomos,telephone:(703)292-4920,email:aklirono@nsf.gov________________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:LeadingEngineering forAmerica'sProsperity,Health,and Infrastructure(LEAPHI)Agency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-602RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17602/nsf17602.htmBriefDescription:TheLEAPHIprogramchallengestheengineeringresearchcommunitytotakealeadership role in addressing demanding, urgent, and consequential challenges for advancingAmerica'sprosperity,healthandinfrastructure.LEAPHIproposalsconfrontengineeringproblemsthat are too complex to yield to the efforts of a single investigator — problems that requiresustained and coordinated effort from interdisciplinary research teams, with goals that are notachievablethroughaseriesofsmaller,short-termprojects.LEAPHIprojectsperformfundamentalresearch thatmay lead to disruptive technologies andmethods, lay the foundation for new andstrengthened industries, enable notable improvements in quality of life, or re-imagine andrevitalizethebuiltenvironment.

• LEAPHI supports fundamental research projects involving collaborating investigators, ofdurationuptofiveyears,withtotalbudgetbetween$1millionand$2million.

• LEAP HI proposals must articulate a fundamental research problem with compellingintellectual challenge and significant societal impact, particularly on economiccompetitiveness,qualityoflife,publichealth,oressentialinfrastructure.OneormoreCMMIcoretopicsmustlieattheheartoftheproposal,andintegrationofdisciplinaryexpertisenottypicallyengagedinCMMI-fundedprojectsisencouraged.

• LEAPHIproposalsmusthighlightengineeringresearchinaleadershiprole.

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• LEAP HI proposals must demonstrate the need for a sustained research effort by anintegrated, interdisciplinary team, and should include a research integration plan andtimeline for research activities, with convincing mechanisms for frequent and effectivecommunication.

Awards:StandardGrant;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$7,500,000LetterofIntent:SubmissionofLettersofIntentisrequired.Pleaseseethefulltextofthissolicitationforfurtherinformation.December15,2017ProposalSubmissionDueDate:February05,2018-February20,2018Contacts:BruceKramer,telephone:(703)292-5348,email:bkramer@nsf.gov________________________________________________________________________________________Grant Program: Spectrum Efficiency, Energy Efficiency, and Security (SpecEES): EnablingSpectrumforAlAgency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-601RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17601/nsf17601.htmBrief Description: The National Science Foundation's Directorates for Engineering (ENG) andComputerandInformationScienceandEngineering(CISE)arecoordinatingeffortstoidentifyboldnewconceptstosignificantlyimprovetheefficiencyofradiospectrumutilizationwhileaddressingnewchallenges inenergyefficiencyandsecurity, thusenablingspectrumaccess forallusersanddevices,andallowingtraditionallyunderservedAmericanstobenefitfromwireless-enabledgoodsandservices.TheSpecEESprogramsolicitation(pronounced"SpecEase")seekstofundinnovativecollaborativeresearchthattranscendsthetraditionalboundariesofexistingprograms.Awards:StandardGrant;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$10,000,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:January18,2018Contacts:JenshanLin,ENG/ECCS,telephone:(703)292-8339,email:jenlin@nsf.gov

• ThyagarajanNandagopal,CISE/CNS,telephone:(703)292-8950,email:tnandago@nsf.gov• LawrenceS.Goldberg,ENG/ECCS,telephone:(703)292-8339,email:lgoldber@nsf.gov

________________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:PartnershipsforResearchandEducationinMaterials(PREM)Agency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-599RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17599/nsf17599.htmBrief Description: The DMR Partnerships for Research and Education in Materials Research(PREM) program aims to enable, build, and grow partnerships between minority-servinginstitutions and DMR-supported centers and/or facilities to increase recruitment, retention anddegree attainment (which defines the PREM pathway) by members of those groups mostunderrepresented in materials research, and at the same time support excellent research andeducationendeavorsthatstrengthensuchpartnerships.Awards:ContinuingGrant;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$3,000,000LimitonNumberofProposalsperOrganization:1perleadinstitution.Internal Submission and Review: If you plan to submit a proposal, please send an extendedsummarywithIntellectualmeritandBroaderImpactsections,listofkeyinvestigatorsandbudgettotheOfficeofResearchatdhawan@njit.edubeforeNovember15,2017.LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:January29,2018Contacts:EvaCampo,1065N,telephone:(703)292-7010,email:ecampo@nsf.gov________________________________________________________________________________________

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GrantProgram:ScalableParallelismintheExtreme(SPX)Agency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-600RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17600/nsf17600.htmBrief Description: Computing systems have undergone a fundamental transformation from thesingle-core processor-devices of the turn of the century to today's ubiquitous and networkeddevices with multicore/many-core processors along with warehouse-scale computing via thecloud.Atthesametime,semiconductortechnologyisfacingfundamentalphysicallimitsandsingle-processor performance has plateaued. This means that the ability to achieve performanceimprovements through improved processor technologies alone has ended. In recognition of thisobstacle,therecentNationalStrategicComputingInitiative(NSCI)encouragescollaborativeeffortstodevelop,“overthenext15years,aviablepathforwardforfuturehigh-performancecomputing(HPC)systemsevenafter the limitsof current semiconductor technologyare reached (the 'post-Moore’sLawera').”

Exploitingparallelism isoneof themostpromisingdirections tomeet theseperformancedemands. While parallelism has already been studied extensively and is a reality in today’scomputing technology, theexpectedscaleof futuresystems isunprecedented.Atextremescales,factorsthathavesmallimpactstodaycanbecomehighlysignificant.Forexample,evenshortserialprogram sections can prove destructive to performance. Heterogeneity of processing elements[Central Processing Units (CPUs), Graphics-Processing Units (GPUs), and accelerators] and theirmemoryhierarchiesposesignificantmanagementchallenges.Highsystemcomplexitymayleadtounacceptable latencies and mean time between failures, even if built with highly reliablecomponents.Furthermore,theinterconnectednessoflarge-scaledistributedarchitecturesposesanenormouschallengeofunderstandingandprovidingguaranteesonperformancebehavior.Thesearejustfourofmanyissuesarisingintheneweraofparallelcomputingthatisuponus.

TheScalableParallelismintheExtreme(SPX)programaimstosupportresearchaddressingthe challenges of increasing performance in this modern era of parallel computing. This willrequireacollaborativeeffortamongresearchersinmultipleareas,fromservicesandapplicationsdown to micro-architecture. SPX encompasses all five NSCIStrategic Objectives, includingsupporting foundational research toward architecture and software approaches that driveperformance improvements in the post-Moore’s Law era; development and deployment ofprogrammable, scalable, and reusable platforms in the national HPC and scientificcyberinfrastructureecosystem;increasedcoherenceofdataanalyticcomputingandmodelingandsimulation;andcapableextreme-scalecomputing.Coordinationwithindustrialeffortsthatpursuerelatedgoalsareencouraged.Awards:StandardGrant;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$10,000,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:January09,2018Contacts:TaoLi,ProgramDirector,CCF,telephone:(703)292-8238,email:taoli@nsf.gov

• Anindya Banerjee, Program Director, CISE/CCF, telephone: (703) 292-7885,email:abanerje@nsf.gov

• Tracy Kimbrel, Program Director, CISE/CCF, telephone: (703) 292-8910,email:tkimbrel@nsf.go

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Brief Description: The purpose of theCyberlearning for Work at the Human-TechnologyFrontierprogram is to fund exploratory and synergistic research in learning technologies topreparelearnerstoexcelinworkatthehuman-technologyfrontier.Thisprogramrespondstothepressing societal need to educate and re-educate learners of all ages (students, teachers andworkers)inscience,technology,engineering,andmathematics(STEM)contentareastoultimatelyfunctioninhighlytechnologicalenvironments,includingincollaborationwithintelligentsystems.Innovative technologies can reshape learning processes, which in turn can influence newtechnology design. Learning technology research in this program should be informed by theconvergence ofmultiple disciplines: education and learning sciences, computer and informationscienceandengineering,andcognitive,behavioralandsocialsciences.ThisprogramfundslearningtechnologyresearchinSTEMandotherfoundationalareasthatenableSTEMlearning.Awards:StandardGrant;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$15,000,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:January08,2018Contacts: Tatiana Korelsky, co-lead CISE, CISE/IIS, telephone: (703) 292-8930,email:tkorelsk@nsf.gov

• AmyL.Baylor,co-leadEHR,EHR/DRL,telephone:(703)292-5126,email:abaylor@nsf.gov• John Cherniavsky, Senior Advisor, EHR/DRL, telephone: (703)292-5136,

email:jchernia@nsf.gov________________________________________________________________________________________Grant Program: NSF/Intel Partnership on Foundational Microarchitecture Research(FoMR)Agency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-597RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17597/nsf17597.htmBrief Description:The confluenceof transistor scaling, increases in thenumberof architecturedesigns per process generation, the slowing of clock frequency growth, and recent success inresearchexploitingThreadLevelParallelism(TLP)andDataLevelParallelism(DLP)allpointtoanincreasing opportunity for innovative microarchitecture techniques and methodologies indeliveringperformancegrowthinthefuture.

TheNSF/IntelPartnershiponFoundationalMicroarchitectureResearchwillsupporttransformative microarchitecture research targeting improvements ininstructions percycle (IPC). This solicitation seeks microarchitecture technique innovations beyond simplistic,incrementalscalingofexistingmicroarchitecturalstructures.Specifically,FoMRseekstoadvanceresearch that has the following characteristics: (1) high IPC techniques ranging frommicroarchitecturetocodegeneration;(2)“microarchitectureturbo”techniquesthatmarshalchipresources and systemmemory bandwidth to accelerate sequential or single-threadedprograms;and(3)techniquestosupportefficientcompilercodegeneration.Advancesintheseareaspromiseto provide significant performance improvements to continue the cadence promised byMoore’sLaw.Awards:Sixawards;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$3,000,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:January12,2018Contacts:TaoLi,ProgramDirector,CCF,telephone:(703)292-8238,email:taoli@nsf.gov

• YanSolihin,ProgramDirector,CNS,telephone:(703)292-7939,email:ysolihin@nsf.gov• MattHaycock,CenterExecutiveSponsor,VicePresident,IntelLabs,telephone:(503)712-

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NationalInstitutesofHealthGrant Program: BRAIN Initiative: Proof of Concept Development of Early Stage NextGenerationHumanBrainImaging(R01ClinicalTrialsNotAllowed)Agency:NationalInstitutesofHealthRFA-EB-17-003RFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EB-17-003.htmlBrief Description: The long-term objective of the overall BRAIN initiative is to acceleratetechnology development and the use of tools for acquiring fundamental insight about how thenervous system functions in health and disease. This FOA aims to support early stagedevelopment of entirely new and novel noninvasive human brain imaging technologies andmethodsthatwillleadtotransformativeadvancesinourunderstandingofthehumanbrain.TheFOAsolicitsunusuallyboldandpotentially transformativeapproachesandsupports small-scale,proof-of-conceptdevelopmentofhumanbrain imagingbasedonexceptionally innovative,original and/or unconventional concepts. The goal is to accelerate early stage development ofpromisingandentirelynewconceptsthatrequiresomeinitialstageofdevelopmentandtestingbeforelaunchingintofull-scaletooldevelopment.ApplicationssubmittedinresponsetothisFOAshould focus on innovative approaches and proof-of-principle initial stage development forbreakthrough,noninvasive imaging technology tomeasurehumanbrainprocesses inways thatarecurrentlyunachievableviaimagingtechnologiesinlivepersons.Theproposedconceptsandapproaches are expected to be high-risk, high-impact, and disruptive (c.f. C. Christensen “TheInnovator'sDilemma”,1997).

This FOA will support early stage development of novel interdisciplinary research andtechnology for noninvasive next generation human brain imaging, with the intention that thetechnologiesbecapableofbeingusedpracticallyandethicallyinhealthyhumansatanypointinthe life span. To this end, this FOAwill support interdisciplinary teams fromdiverse researchdomains to conduct research and development activities such as data exchange, prototypedevelopment projects, and small-scale studies inmammals or humans to generate preliminaryresults.Theteamsshouldbeprepared,bythecompletionoftheawardperiod,tocommencefullydeveloping thenext-generationbrain imaging technology foruse inhealthyhumanswithin thetimeframe of the BRAIN Initiative (“BRAIN 2025: A ScientificVision,”http://braininitiative.nih.gov/).

Achieving this goal will likely require leveraging the expertise of an interdisciplinaryteam.ThisFOAwillprovidetheneededresourcestosupportteamstomeetthegrandchallengesof developing novel and transformative interdisciplinary approaches to human brain imaging.Academic-industrialpartnershipsarestronglyencouraged,althoughnotrequired.EffortsupportedunderthisFOAshouldnotberestrictedtoonlynewhardwaredevelopment,butcould address any of the steps along the chain of brain imaging data acquisition includinghardware and probes. Advanced, adaptive sampling and analytic approaches for imageacquisitionandimageprocessingthatcanscalefrommacrotomicro-levelsofthebrain(inspaceand/or time) are encouraged. Creative efforts using both theory and experiment to bridgemultiplescalesinhumanneuroimagingarestronglyencouraged.

Innovative, impactfulnextgeneration imaging tools spanawidearrayofapproaches.Theseinclude hardware, software, and methods that have a potential to revolutionize the waynoninvasive human neuroimaging is conducted today. This FOA solicits applications proposingearly stage development of entirely new concepts for next generation human brain imaging,includingbutnotlimitedto:

• Newclassesofnoninvasivehumanneuroimaging

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• Disruptive, new approaches that dramatically improve spatiotemporal resolution ofcurrenthumanneuroimaging

• Behaviorallyactivehumanneuroimagingthatallowsformovementinspace/placeduringimaginginmorenaturalenvironmentswhilemaintaininghighresolution

• InnovativeapproachesforbridgingmultiplescalesinhumanneuroimagingAwards:Applicationbudgetsarelimitedto$300,000indirectcostsinanyprojectyear.LetterofIntent:November20,2017Deadline: December 20, 2017 and December 11, 2018, by 5:00 PM local time of applicantorganization. Alltypes of non-AIDS applicationsallowed for this funding opportunityannouncement are due on these dates. No late applications will be accepted for this FundingOpportunityAnnouncement.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections toerrorsfoundintheapplicationduringthesubmissionprocessbytheduedate._____________________________________________________________________________________________Grant Program: BRAIN Initiative: Targeted BRAIN Circuits Projects- TargetedBCP (R01 -ClinicalTrialNotAllowed)Agency:NationalInstitutesofHealthRFA-NS-18-009RFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-18-009.htmlBriefDescription:ThisFOAisoneofafamilyof"IntegratedApproaches"NIHBRAINFOAsthatrange from small or exploratory, targeted brain circuits projects with specific researchdeliverables (R21, R01) to large, team-research projects with exploratory aims (U01) or withextensiveandelaboratedgoalsanda5-10yearhorizonofdiscovery(U19).Ineachcase,theFOAsare guidedby BRAIN 2025 A Scientific Vision:"The Application of Integrated Technologies toStudy Fundamental Questions in Neuroscience: Numerous long-standing problems in brainsciencewillbenefitdramaticallyfromtheintegratedexperimentalapproachmadepossiblebytheBRAINInitiative."PotentialapplicantsareencouragedtovisittheNIHBRAINInitiativewebsiteforinformationandguidancehttps://www.braininitiative.nih.gov/funding/initiatives.htm.AllFOAsinthisfamilyofinitiativesemphasizetheuseofcutting-edgemethodsofactivationandrecordingtounderstandthebehaviorofcircuitsatcellularandsub-second levelsofspatialandtemporalresolution;thatis,atthelevelofthefunctionalunitsofcircuits.AllFOAswelcomebasicresearch using human or non-human animal subjects. However, there is a specific FOA forneurobiology research involving research opportunities employing invasive neural recording(Research Opportunities Using Invasive Neural Recording and Stimulating Technologies in theHumanBrain).Thisfamilyofinitiativesalsoseeksadvancesintheoryand/oranalytics,andhasarequirementofadatastandardsandmanagementplan,aswellasadatadisseminationplan tofacilitateuseoftheresultsbytheresearchcommunity.TargetedBrainCircuitsProjectsTheprimary goal of this FOA is to solicit researchprojects using innovative,methodologically-integrated approaches to understand how circuit activity gives rise to mental experience andbehavior.Theactivityofneuralcircuitsisthesubstrateofcognitiveprocessessuchasperception,attention, reasoning, intention, decision-making, and emotion. These internal activities aretranslated into patterns of activation that support simple motor behaviors, as well as morecomplexbehaviorssuchasnavigationandcommunication.Dysfunctionoftheselargesystemsofneurons due to disease, injury, or developmental anomaly is the basis of neural and mentaldisorders.AmissionoftheNIHBRAINInitiativeistounderstandhowlargescaleneuralsystemscontributetocognitiveandneurologicalfunctioninbothhealthanddisease.

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TargetedBrainCircuitProjectR01awardswillsupportanindividuallaboratoryorasmallmulti-PD/PIgroup.SupportedprojectswillreflecttheNIHBRAINInitiativeinterestsintheapplicationof cutting-edgemethodologies in the service of understanding brain circuit function at cellularandsub-secondlevelsofresolutioninethologicallyrelevantbehaviors.Applicationsshouldofferspecific,feasibleresearchgoalsasendpointswithina5-yearterm.Awards:Applicationbudgetsarenotlimitedbutneedtoreflecttheactualneedsoftheproposedproject.LetterofIntent:30dayspriortotheapplicationduedateDeadline: December 8, 2017 and March 15, 2018, by 5:00 PM local time of applicantorganization. Alltypes of non-AIDS applicationsallowed for this funding opportunityannouncementaredueonthesedates.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections toerrorsfoundintheapplicationduringthesubmissionprocessbytheduedate._____________________________________________________________________________________________Grant Program: BRAIN Initiative: Exploratory Research Opportunities Using InvasiveNeuralRecordingandStimulatingTechnologiesintheHumanBrain(U01)Agency:NationalInstitutesofHealthRFA-NS-18-010RFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-18-010.htmlBrief Description: Investigationswithin thehumanbrainoffer revolutionary,butchallenging,opportunities for experimental investigation of how the brain senses, thinks, perceives,remembers, plans, registers emotions, activates movements, and makes decisions. Invasivesurgicalproceduresprovidetheuniqueabilitytorecordandstimulateneuronswithinpreciselylocalized brain structures in humans. However, human studies using invasive technology areoftenconstrainedbyalimitednumberofpatientsandresourcesavailabletoimplementcomplexexperimentalprotocolsandarerarelyaggregatedinamannerthataddressesresearchquestionswithappropriatestatisticalpower.Therefore,thisFOAseeksapplicationstoassembleintegrated,multi-disciplinaryteamstodevelopexploratoryresearcheffortstoovercomethesefundamentalbarriers. Projects should investigate high-impact questions in human neuroscience and thebiological basis of disorders of the human nervous system. Designs should be offered to turnearly-stage, range-findingdata intomechanisticmodels andhypotheses, including validationofbiologicalpresumptions.Researchdesignscanbeofferedaspilotprojects,exploratoryresearchor activities to establish feasibility, proof-of-principle and early-stage development oftechnologiesorapproachesinhumanneuroscience.Studiesthatofferplanninganddevelopmentfor high temporal resolution of behavioral quantification integratedwith invasive recording ofbrain activity is encouraged, especially those thatwould transition to utilization in naturalisticenvironmentsoutsideofstrictlaboratorysettings.ItisexpectedthatprojectsfundedunderthisFOAwillbuildteamsanddatathatcanlatercompetefora“phaseII”ofcontinuedfundingunderneworongoingFOAsoftheBRAINInitiativeorotherprograms.

An additional goal of this FOA within the NIH BRAIN portfolio is to support humanresearchstudiesthatseektounderstandcomplexhumanbehaviorsbypreciselymeasuringandanalyzing behavior with high temporal resolution during neural recordings in naturalisticsettings. This can be made possible through utilization of rapid advances in neural recordingtechnology,wearables,computationalcapability,andanalyticalapproaches.Projectsthatincludethisgoalshoulddemonstratefeasibilityorshowproof-of-conceptthatwill leadtorealizationofmethodologiesformonitoringbehavioroutsideofconstraininglaboratorysettings.Projects should engagemultidisciplinary teams consisting of clinicians, scientists, deviceengineers,data/computationalscientists,regulatoryspecialists,and/orethicsspecialists.Teams

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maybeassembledwithinasingleinstitution,butbecauseofthelikelihoodofalimitednumberofpatients at any single research center, integration of research teams across sites is stronglyencouraged.

Intheinterestofiterativemodelsofdiscovery,limitedsupportforcomplementaryanimalstudies may be allowed only if they validate or inform these empirical studies of humanphysiology. Applicants are expected to employ approaches guided by specified theoreticalconstructs,andareencouragedtoemployquantitative,mechanisticmodelswhereappropriate.We anticipate that implantable devices for most of these applications will rely on existingtechnology sufficiently advanced for an IRB Non-Significant Risk designation, or an FDA IDEwithoutneedingsignificantadditionalpre-clinical testingonthedevice.WealsoanticipatethatnewlyIDE-approveddevicesmaybecomeavailableoverthecourseoftheseawards.NIHBRAINis supporting new device development and regulatory approval through other NIH BRAINinitiatives,includingtheavailabilityoftemplateMemorandaofAgreements(MOUs),ConfidentialDisclosure Agreements (CDAs) and Collaborative Research Agreements (CRAs) with variousprivateandcommercialdeviceprovidersthatmayfacilitateawardeestoadoptnoveltechnologiesto fit their needs (see http://braininitiative.nih.gov/ for up to date information and NIHScientific/Research contacts). Where appropriate, applicants are encouraged to anticipatepotential and alternative plans for adopting newly available technologies. Further, use of thecooperative agreement mechanism will allow awardees to negotiate the incorporation of newtechnologiesbyworkingthroughNIHProgramstaffincollaborationwithtechnologyprovidersAwards:Applicationbudgetsarenotlimitedbutneedtoreflecttheactualneedsoftheproposedproject.LetterofIntent:December19,2017Deadline: January19,2018 ,by5:00PM local timeofapplicantorganization.Alltypesofnon-AIDSapplicationsallowedforthisfundingopportunityannouncementaredueonthisdate.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections toerrorsfoundintheapplicationduringthesubmissionprocessbytheduedate.._____________________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:NationalInstituteofGeneralMedicalSciencesRuthL.KirschsteinNationalResearchServiceAward(NRSA)PredoctoralInstitutionalResearchTrainingGrant(T32)Agency:NationalInstitutesofHealthPAR-17-341RFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-341.htmlBriefDescription:Throughthisfundingannouncement,NIGMSintendstoencouragechangesinbiomedicalgraduatetrainingtokeeppacewiththerapidevolutionoftheresearchenterprisethatis increasingly complex, interdisciplinary, and collaborative. As the scientific enterprise hasexpanded,thereisgreatervariationinthebackgroundsofpeopleparticipating,approachestakento investigate research questions, and the range of the careers in the biomedical researchworkforcethatPh.D.recipientsarepursuing.Thereisalsoanincreasingrecognitionoftheneedtoenhancereproducibilityofbiomedicalresearchresultsthroughscientificrigorandtransparency.This FOA is intended to enable the scientific community to develop and implement evidence-basedapproachestobiomedicalresearchtrainingandmentoringthatwilleffectivelytrainfuturegenerationsofoutstandingbiomedicalscientists.

Each funded program should provide high-quality research training,mentored researchexperiences,andadditionalopportunitiesthatequiptraineeswiththetechnical,operationalandprofessionalskillsrequiredforcareersinthebiomedicalresearchworkforce.Theintentionisnotto layer additional activities onto existing structures; instead, this FOA is designed to allow for

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creativeapproaches tobiomedical graduate training thatpreserve thebestelementsof currentprograms,whileenhancingthefocusonthedevelopmentoftraineeskills.TheOverarching Objectiveof the NIGMS Predoctoral Institutional Research Training Grant(T32)programistodevelopadiversepoolofwell-trainedscientistswhohavethefollowing:

• A broad understanding across biomedical disciplines and the skills to independentlyacquiretheknowledgeneededtoadvancetheirchosenfield;

• Theabilitytothinkcritically,independentlyandtoidentifyimportantbiomedicalresearchquestionsandapproachesthatpushforwardtheboundariesoftheirareasofstudy;

• A strong foundation in scientific reasoning, rigorous research design, experimentalmethods,quantitativeapproaches,aswellasdataanalysisandinterpretation;

• Acommitment toapproachingandconductingbiomedicalresearchresponsiblyandwithintegrity;

• Experience initiating, conducting, interpreting,andpresentingrigorousandreproduciblebiomedicalresearchwithincreasingself-direction;

• The ability to work effectively in teams with colleagues from a variety of cultural andscientific backgrounds, and to promote inclusive and supportive scientific researchenvironments;

• The skills to teach and communicate scientific researchmethodologies and findings to awidevarietyofaudiences(e.g.,discipline-specific,acrossdisciplines,andthepublic);and

• Theknowledge,professionalskillsandexperiencesrequiredtoidentifyandtransitionintocareers in the biomedical research workforce (i.e., the breadth of careers that sustainbiomedicalresearchinareasthatarerelevanttotheNIHmission).

Becausediversityatalllevelsisintegraltoresearchandtrainingexcellence,thisFOAisintendedto support outstanding research training environments that focus on all trainees and enhancediversityinthebiomedicalenterprisebypayingparticularattentiontogroupsunderrepresentedinthebiomedicalsciences,NOT-OD-15-053.Awards:Applicationbudgetsarenotlimited,butneedtoreflecttheactualneedsoftheproposedproject.LetterofIntent:NotApplicableDeadline: Standarddatesapply,by5:00PMlocaltimeofapplicantorganization.Alltypesofnon-AIDSapplicationsallowedforthisfundingopportunityannouncementaredueonthesedates.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections toerrorsfoundintheapplicationduringthesubmissionprocessbytheduedate._____________________________________________________________________________________________Grant Program: NIH Blueprint Diversity Specialized Predoctoral to PostdoctoralAdvancementinNeuroscience(D-SPAN)Award(F99/K00)Agency:NationalInstitutesofHealthRFA-NS-18-007RFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-18-007.htmlBrief Description: The purpose of the NIH Blueprint Diversity Specialized Predoctoral toPostdoctoralAdvancementinNeuroscienceAwardorD-SPAN(F99/K00)istoenhancethepoolofwell-traineddiverseneuroscientistswhowillpursueacademic/researchcareers.TheD-SPANwillsupportmentoredresearchtraining for late-stagegraduatestudents frombackgroundsthatarenationallyunderrepresentedinneuroscienceresearchandwhohavedemonstratedinterestandpotentialinpursuingcareersasindependentresearchers.TheF99/K00awardwillprovideupto6 yearsof support in twophases, described further in the sectionbelow. Strong individualizedresearchtrainingplansandcareerdevelopmentactivitieswilloutlineadefinedresearchpathwayandareexpectedtoenhancethedevelopmentofindependentneuroscienceresearchcareers.

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Individualsfromunderrepresentedbackgroundsinneuroscienceresearchareeligibleforsupportunder this award if they are currently enrolled as students in a PhD or equivalent researchdoctoral degree program at the time of application. While the term "diversity" can generallyencompass many personal attributes and characteristics, this NIH Blueprint D-SPAN awardprogramseekstosupportNIH'sinterestinenhancingtheparticipationofindividualsfromgroupsthatarenationallyunderrepresentedinbiomedicalresearch(NOT-OD-15-053).SeeSectionIIIforadditionalinformationregardingeligibilityforthisprogram.

TheD-SPANF99/K00awardisintendedforindividualsfromnationallyunderrepresentedbackgrounds who have demonstrated an interest in a neuroscience research career inNIHBlueprintmission-relevant areas and/orBRAIN Initiativeresearch areas. At the time of award,applicantsareexpectedtorequire1-2yearstocompletetheirPhDdissertationresearchtraining(F99 phase) before transitioning to mentored postdoctoral research training (K00phase).Consequently, applicants are expected to propose an individualized researchtraining plan for the next 1-2 years of dissertation research training and a plan for 3-4yearsofmentoredpostdoctoral research trainingandcareerdevelopmentactivities thatwillpreparethemforindependentneuroscience-focusedresearchcareers.

TheD-SPANF99/K00awardismeanttoprovideupto6yearsofsupport intwophases.Theinitialphase (F99)willprovidesupport for the final1-2yearsofdissertationresearch inaneuroscience related field (including experiments, dissertation preparation) and the searchfor/selectionofapostdoctoralmentor.Thetwoawardphasesare intendedtobecontinuous intime.Thesecondphase(K00)willprovideupto4yearsofmentoredpostdoctoralresearchcareerdevelopment support and is contingent upon successful completion of the doctoral degreerequirements.AK00awardwillbemadeonlytoaPD/PIwhohassuccessfullycompletedtheF99-supported training, secured an appropriate postdoctoral position, and has provided the NIHBlueprint oversight committee with a strong research and career development plan that willoccurinasupportiveandcompetitiveresearchenvironment.Awards: For the F99 phase, award budgets are composed of stipends, tuition and fees, andinstitutionalallowance,asdescribedbelow.FortheK00phase,awardbudgetsarecomposedofsalaries and fringe benefits, research and career development support, and indirect costs. NIHBlueprintwillcontributeupto$50,000towardthesalaryofthecareerawardrecipient.LetterofIntent:30dayspriortotheapplicationduedateDeadline: December13,2017,by5:00PMlocaltimeofapplicantorganization.Alltypesofnon-AIDSapplicationsallowedforthisfundingopportunityannouncementaredueonthisdate.NolateapplicationswillbeacceptedforthisFundingOpportunityAnnouncement.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections toerrorsfoundintheapplicationduringthesubmissionprocessbytheduedate._____________________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:NCIOutstandingInvestigatorAward(R35)Agency:NationalInstitutesofHealthPAR-17-494RFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-494.htmlBriefDescription: ThepurposeoftheNationalCancerInstitute(NCI)OutstandingInvestigatorAwardistoprovidelong-termsupportandincreasedflexibilityforinvestigatorswithoutstandingrecordsof researchproductivity tocontinueor toembarkupona researchprogramofunusualpotential in cancer. Candidates for theOIAmust be nominated by their applicant organization.Special features of the OIA include 7-year project periods; the expectation that the OIA PD/PIcommit at least 6 person months effort to the OIA; the expectation of clear and substantialInstitutional commitment to thePD/PI, forexample,providing20%of salary support; and that

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PD/PIswillbeexpectedtorenegotiatetheirtimeandeffortonallothergrantsupport,includingNIH grants, in order to accommodate the OIA level of effort. It is expected that the OIA willreplace currentNCI funding on individual research grants. TheNCIwill only consider fundingtwo additional research project grants to the Outstanding Investigator while the OIA isactive. This limit includessinglePD/PI,multiplePD/PIandmulti-projectgrantswhere theOIAInvestigatoristhePD/PI.Awards: Awards will be for $600,000 direct costs per year, plus applicable Facilities andAdministrative(F&A)coststobedeterminedatthetimeofaward.LetterofIntent:30dayspriortotheapplicationduedateDeadline: November28,2017,by5:00PMlocaltimeofapplicantorganization.Alltypesofnon-AIDSapplicationsallowedforthisfundingopportunityannouncementaredueonthisdate.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections toerrorsfoundintheapplicationduringthesubmissionprocessbytheduedate._____________________________________________________________________________________________Grant Program: BRAIN Initiative: Exploratory Team-Research BRAIN Circuit Programs -eTeamBCP(U01)Agency:NationalInstitutesofHealthRFA-NS-18-008RFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-NS-18-008.htmlBrief Description: The broad goal of the BRAIN Initiative is to understand the circuits andpatternsofneuralactivitythatgiverisetomentalexperienceandbehavior,whichwillprovideafoundation for understanding and treating diverse neurological, psychiatric, and behavioraldisorders.Itisthedynamicactivityofmassivelyinterconnectedensemblesofneuronsinspeciallyorganizednetworksthatgiverisetotheinternalstatesweexperienceassensations,perceptions,emotions,thoughts,memories,andmovements.Theactivityofthesenetworksisthesubstrateofcognitive processes such as attention, intention, emotions, and rational processes such asreasoning and decision making. Ultimately, these covert, internal activities are translated intopatterns of neural activation that lead to overt behaviors, from simple reflexes to highlycoordinated movements such as reaching and walking, to more complex behaviors such asnavigating the environment and foraging, or speech and language. Dysfunction of these largesystemsofneuronsduetodisease,injuryordevelopmentalanomalyarethebasisofneuralandmentaldisorders.ThemissionoftheNIHBRAINinitiativeistounderstandhowlargescaleneuralsystemscontributetocognitiveandneurologicalfunctioninbothhealthanddisease.We can seek to understand circuits of the brain by systematically controlling stimuli andmeasuring the resulting behaviors, while actively recording and manipulating the dynamicpatterns of neural activity.Wenowhave transformational technologies that allowus to recordlarge,interrelatedensemblesofneuronsonanunprecedentedscaleduringactivebehaviors.Forexample, it is now possible to study the collective neural activities of entire sensory-motorcircuits. By clever manipulation of environments and contingencies, we can devise behavioraltasks that engage memories, decision making, and selective attention, while documenting andmanipulatingthefunctionalrelationshipswithintheneuralcircuitsthatsubtendthebehaviors.Increasingly,sophisticatedapproachesarerequiredfordataacquisition,analysis,interpretation,and dissemination. These demanding requirements often involve expertise not typicallyassociated with traditional neurobiological experiments and training, such as expertise incomputer and information science, hardware and software engineering, statistics, machinelearning,andcomputationalmethods.Asnew,large-scale,systemsapproachesbecomeroutine,itwill be essential to develop testable theories of how information originating from millions ofneurons indiverseandwidespreadbrainregionscanbe integrated toproduceawiderangeof

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motor,sensoryandcognitivebehaviors,andhowthisinformationevolvesdynamicallytoadapt,refineandlearn.The purpose of this FOA is to provide resources for integration of experimental, analytic, andtheoreticalcapabilitiesforlarge-scaleanalysisofneuralsystemsandcircuitswithinthecontext,andduring the simultaneousmeasurement of complex behavior.We seek applications to buildteams of experts for exploratory studies that integrate theory and modeling with new andemergingmethodsforrecordingandmanipulatingneuralcircuitsacrossmultiplebrainregions,toelucidateaspecificbehavioralorneuralsystemintermsofdynamiccircuitactivity.Novelandinnovativeapproachestotheoryandanalysisareexpected.Awards:Applicationbudgetsarenotlimitedbutneedtoreflecttheactualneedsoftheproposedproject.LetterofIntent:November15,2017Deadline: December15,2017,by5:00PMlocaltimeofapplicantorganization.Alltypesofnon-AIDSapplicationsallowedforthisfundingopportunityannouncementaredueonthisdate.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections toerrorsfoundintheapplicationduringthesubmissionprocessbytheduedate._____________________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:CollaborativeProgramGrantforMultidisciplinaryTeams(RM1)Agency:NationalInstitutesofHealthPAR-17-340RFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-340.htmlBrief Description: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) encourages CollaborativeProgramGrantapplicationsfrominstitutions/organizationsthatproposetoconductresearchtoaddress complex and challenging biomedical problems, important for the mission of NIGMS,throughdeeplyintegrated,multidisciplinaryresearchteams.TheCollaborativeProgramGrantisdesigned to support research in which funding a team of interdependent investigators offerssignificant advantages over support of individual research project grants. Applications shouldaddress critical issues andbe sufficiently challenging, ambitious, and innovative that objectivescouldnotbeachievedbyindividualinvestigators.BackgroundRecentreports(e.g.,enhancingtheeffectivenessofteamscience)haveevaluatedthebenefitsofateamscienceapproachtoscientificinquiry,andtheneedtocreateflexiblefundingopportunitiesthat enable interdisciplinary research teams to accomplish goals that could not be achievedindividually.TheCollaborativeProgramGrantdrawsonourpast experienceand isdesigned toimprove support for interdisciplinary collaborative research across different scientificdomains.Wealsoanticipatethatthesegrantswillenhancethediversityandinterdisciplinarityofparticipating investigators,andmayencourageearlystage investigators (ESIs) to initiateshort-term,complementarypilotstudiesthatenrichtheteam'sprogramobjectives.ScopeofResearchSuccessful Collaborative Program Grant applications will bring together scientists to applycomplementaryapproachestoworkonanimportantandwell-definedproblem.Applicationsmayaddress any area of sciencewithin theNIGMSmission,which is to support basic research thatincreasesunderstandingofbiologicalprocessesatarangeof levels, frommoleculesandcellstotissues,wholeorganismsandpopulations.NIGMSalsosupportsresearchinalimitednumberofclinical areas that affect multiple organ systems (seeherefor scientific areas supported byNIGMS). Truly new interdisciplinary ideas for approaching significant biological problems areencouraged.ApplicationsthatbridgetheresearchinterestsofmorethanoneNIGMSdivisionare

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also encouraged, but must remain within the scope of the NIGMS mission. Consultation withNIGMSstaff(seebelow)priortopreparinganapplicationisstronglyencouraged.Awards:Whileapplicationsmayrequestresearchprogrambudgetsofup to$1.5milliondirectcostsperyear,itisanticipatedthatmostawardswillbebetween$700,000-$900,000directcosts.Inflationary adjustments are not allowed. The requested budget should be consistentwith thenumber of PDs/PIs and the complexity and needs of the proposed program. In addition to theresearch program budget, an additional $250,000 direct costs per year may be requested foroptionalexploratorypilotstudiesforESIs.LetterofIntent:30dayspriortotheapplicationduedateDeadline: January25,2018;May25,2018; January25,2019;May25,2019; January25,2020;May 25, 2020, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization. Alltypes of non-AIDSapplicationsallowedforthisfundingopportunityannouncementaredueonthesedates.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections toerrorsfoundintheapplicationduringthesubmissionprocessbytheduedate.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________DepartmentofDefense/USArmy/DARPA/ONRGrant Program: DoD Medical Simulation and Information Sciences, Toward A Next-GenerationTraumaCareCapability: FoundationalResearch forAutonomous,Unmanned,andRoboticsDevelopmentofMedicalTechnologies(FORwARD)AwardAgency:DepartmentofDefenseDept.oftheArmy–USAMRAAW81XWH-17-MSISRP-FORWebsite:http://cdmrp.army.mil/BriefDescription:TheMSISRPFORwARDAwardmechanismisbeingofferedforthefirsttimeinFY17. This mechanism supports basic research to increase knowledge/understanding throughdiscovery and hypothesis generation, and should focus on providing basic fundamentalknowledge that will inform and enable the future development of novel autonomous and/orrobotic medical systems to care for wounded soldiers/patients through breakthrough,exploratory research. The objective of the FY17 MSISRP FORwARD Award is focused onaddressingthefollowingTopicAreas:1.AutonomousandUnmannedMedicalCapability–Identifynovel ideas, approaches and research towards the conceptualization of autonomous andunmanned technologies for next-generation, high-quality medical capabilities with limited orabsent medical care personnel, or personnel with limited skills. Research novel concepts,plausible approaches and advanced concept designs using biologically inspired cognitivecomputing models, machine learning, artificial intelligence, soft robotic semi-autonomous/autonomous resuscitation concepts and advanced applications of informationsciencesamongotherinnovative,exploratoryresearchtowardsadvancingthestate-of-the-artindelivery of forward resuscitative care at the point of injury. 2. Medical Robotics Research –Identifynovelideas,approachesandresearchtowardstheconceptualizationofmedicalroboticsand real-time tele-presence capabilities exploring the limits of machine perception for tele-roboticsemi-autonomousandautonomoustraumacarewithinremoteanddispersedgeographicsettings.Thiscouldincludeexploratoryresearchinsemi-autonomousroboticsurgerytoimprovethe safety profile and efficacy of tele-surgical procedures and outcomes using hard robotics inchallenging situations (e.g., combat casualties on themulti-domain battlefield ormass casualtysituations) and remote or austere geographic locations, among other innovative, exploratoryresearchaimsandnovelconcepts.Awards:Fundingavailable:$2,600,000ProposalDeadline:February05,2018

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ContactInformation:CDMRPHelpDesk:301-682-5507Email:help@eBRAP.org_______________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:FY18-FY22BroadAgencyAnnouncementforExtramuralMedicalResearchAgency:DepartmentofDefenseDept.oftheArmy–USAMRAAW81XWH18SBAA1Website:http://cdmrp.army.mil/Brief Description: The United States Army Medical and Materiel Command’s (USAMRMC)mission is to provide solutions to medical problems of importance to the American Servicememberathomeandabroad,aswellastothegeneralpublicatlarge.Thescopeoftheeffortandthe priorities attached to specific projects are influenced by changes in military and civilianmedical science and technology, operational requirements, military threat assessments, andnationaldefensestrategies.Extramural researchanddevelopmentprogramsplayavital role inthe fulfillment of the objectives established by the USAMRMC. General information on theUSAMRMC can be obtained at http://mrmc.amedd.army.mil/. The USAMRMC Fiscal Year 18 –FiscalYear22(FY18-FY22)BroadAgencyAnnouncement(BAA)isintendedtosolicitextramuralresearch and development ideas and is issued under the provisions of the Competition inContractingActof1984(PublicLaw98-369),as implementedinFederalAcquisitionRegulation(FAR)6.102(d)(2)and35.016andinDoDGrantandAgreementRegulations(DoDGARS)22.315.In accordancewith FAR 35.016, projects funded under the BAAmust be for basic and appliedresearchtosupportscientificstudyandexperimentationdirectedtowardsadvancingthestateofthe art or increasing knowledge or understanding rather than focusing on development of aspecific system or hardware solution. Research and development funded through the BAA areintended and expected to benefit and inform both military and civilian medical practice andknowledge. The selection process is highly competitive and the quantity of meaningfulsubmissions (both pre-proposals/pre-applications and full proposals/applications) receivedtypicallyexceedsthenumberofawardsthatavailable fundingcansupport.TheBAAprovidesageneraldescriptionof theUSAMRMC's researchanddevelopmentprograms, includingresearchareas of interest, evaluation and selection criteria, pre-proposal/pre-application and fullproposal/application preparation instructions, and general administrative information. Specificsubmission information and additional administrative requirements can be found in thedocument titled "General Submission Instructions" available in Grants.gov alongwith the BAA.TheFY18-FY22USAMRMCBAA iscontinuouslyopen fora5-yearperiod, fromOctober1,2017through September 30, 2022, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time. Submission of a pre-proposal/pre-application is required and must be submitted through the electronic Biomedical ResearchApplication Portal (eBRAP) (https://eBRAP.org/). Pre-proposals/pre-applications may besubmittedatanytimethroughoutthe5-yearperiod.IftheUSAMRMCisinterestedinreceivingafullproposal/application,thePrincipalInvestigatorwillbesentaninvitationtosubmitviaeBRAP.A full proposal/application must be submitted through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov/).Invited full proposals/applications can be submitted under this FY18-FY22 BAA throughSeptember30,2022.Awards:FundingavailableProposalDeadline:September30,2022ContactInformation:CDMRPHelpDesk:301-682-5507Email:help@eBRAP.org_______________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:DoDHearingRestorationResearchProgramFocusedResearchAwardDoDHearingRestorationResearchProgramTranslationalResearchAwardAgency:DepartmentofDefenseDept.oftheArmy--USAMRAA

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W81XWH-17-HRRP-FRA;W81XWH-17-HRRP-TRAWebsite:https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=297413Brief Description: The FY17HRRP FRA is intended to support functional hearing restorationresearch that develops and validates assessment techniques and treatment methods usingpatient-centric outcomes to identify potential predictive indicators for successful treatment ofindividualslivingwithfunctionalauditorysystemdeficits.Theresearchinthisareashouldresultin refined diagnostic tools and improved evaluation of the effectiveness of therapeuticapproaches. Applications involving multidisciplinary collaborations among academia, industry,the military Services, the VA, and other Federal Government agencies are highly encouraged.Underthisawardmechanism,researchmaysupportcorrelativeorobservationalstudiesthatareassociatedwithanongoingorcompletedclinicaltrial.

The FY17 HRRP TRA mechanism is being offered in this first year of the program tosupport preclinical translational research that will accelerate the movement of promisinginitiatives relevant to hearing restoration into clinical applications. The ultimate goal oftranslationalresearchistomoveanobservationforwardintoclinicalapplicationandacceleratetheclinicalintroductionofhealthcareproducts,technologies,orpracticeguidelines.Observationsthatdrivearesearchideamaybederivedfromalaboratorydiscovery,population-basedstudies,or a clinician’s first-hand knowledge of patients and anecdotal data. However, PrincipalInvestigators(PIs)shouldnotviewtranslationalresearchasaone-waycontinuumfrombenchtobedside. The research plan should involve a reciprocal flow of ideas and information betweenbasicandclinicalscience.Awards:Fundingavailable:$6,400,000ProposalDeadline:November15,2017ContactInformation:CDMRPHelpDesk:301-682-5507Email:help@eBRAP.org

___________________________________________________________________________________DepartmentofEnergyGrantProgram:Generation3ConcentratingSolarPowerSystemsAgency:DepartmentofEnergy DE-FOA-0001697Website: https://www.energy.gov/eere/sunshot/funding-opportunity-announcement-generation-3-concentrating-solar-power-systems-gen3cspBrief Description: The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Energy Efficiency and RenewableEnergy(EERE)SolarEnergyTechnologyOffice(SETO)isseekingapplicationsunderthisFundingOpportunity Announcement (FOA) to fund applied research and development to enable thereductionofthelevelizedcostofelectricity(LCOE)generatedbyconcentratingsolarpower(CSP)to 6 ¢/kWh-electric or less,without subsidies. This FOA intends to develop integrated thermalsystemsolutionstoovercomethetemperaturelimitationsofcurrentCSPsystems,whileloweringcapital costs by enabling the use of advanced turbines and achieving a higher overall systemefficiency in converting solar thermal energy into electricity. Applications to this FOA areexpectedtoadvanceindividualhightemperaturecomponentswhichhavebeendevelopedatlabscale, and test themasan integrated systemat amulti-MWthermal scale that canaccept solarthermal energy, store it, and efficiently deliver it to a working fluid at high temperature,representativeofahighefficiencypowercycle.SubmissionDeadline:Submission Deadline for MandatoryConceptPapers: October27,20175:00pmET

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Submission Deadline for FullApplications: January19,20185:00pmET

ContactInformation:EERE-ExchangeSupport@Hq.Doe.Gov_______________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:RFI:SolarEnergyTechnologyAnalysis&DataNeedsAgency:DepartmentofEnergy DE-FOA-0001818Website:https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/#FoaId2f31dbc5-6e1c-469a-a85b-dd174b90e0c2BriefDescription:TheSolarEnergyTechnologiesOffice(SETO),intheOfficeofEnergyEfficiencyandRenewable Energy (EERE) of theU.S. Department of Energy (DOE), is requesting input onintegrateddataandanalysisneedsacrossthesolarvaluechaintoinformneartomid-termplansfor the development of information based network planning, real time optimization, andbankability tools in thecontextof theSunShot2030goals. SETOaims tobetterunderstand theinformation-related problems and questions that exist for key stakeholders, includingmanufacturers, project developers, financiers, engineering procurement and constructionbusinesses, state and local jurisdictions, researchers, analysts, and others supporting thetechnologicaladvancementandwidescaleadoptionofsolartechnology.RFI:ResponsestothisRFImustbesubmittedelectronicallytosolaranalysis@ee.doe.govnolaterthan5:00pm(ET)onOctober6,2017.Responsesmustbeprovidedasattachmentstoanemail.Itisrecommendedthatattachmentswithfilesizesexceeding25MBbecompressed(i.e.,zipped)toensure message delivery. Messages that are over 25MB, even after compression, will not bedelivered.ResponsesmustbeprovidedasaMicrosoftWord(.docx)attachmenttotheemail,andnomorethan10pagesinlength,12pointfont,1inchmargins.Onlyelectronicresponseswillbeaccepted.Deadline:October06,2017ContactInformation:EERE-ExchangeSupport@Hq.Doe.Gov

_________________________________________________________________________________________________NASAGrantProgram:UseoftheNASAPhysicalSciencesInformaticsSystem-AppendixDAgency:NASANNH17ZTT001N-17PSI-DWebsite:https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&tab=core&id=a3086df0e6b38ec720476107b522fd90Brief Description: This National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) ResearchAnnouncement(NRA)solicitsground-basedresearchproposalsfromestablishedresearchersandgraduate students to generate new scientific insights by utilizing experimental data residing inNASA's Physical Sciences Informatics (PSI) system (http://psi.nasa.gov), an online database ofcompleted physical science reduced-gravity flight experiments conducted on the InternationalSpaceStation(ISS),SpaceShuttle flights,andFree-flyers,or fromrelatedground-basedstudies.The solicitation (NNH17ZTT001N-17PSI-D), entitled "Use of the NASA Physical SciencesInformatics System - Appendix D," will be available on or about September 15, 2017. Uponrelease, thesolicitationwillbe foundviathefollowingsteps:1.OpentheNSPIREShomepageathttp://nspires.nasaprs.com/2.Select"Solicitations"3.Select"OpenSolicitations"4.Select"UseoftheNASAPhysicalSciencesInformaticsSystemNNH17ZTT001N"5.SelectListofOpenProgram

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Elements6.Select"UseoftheNASAPhysicalSciencesInformaticsSystem-AppendixD"7.Select"AppendixDNNH17ZTT001N-17PSI-D"underAnnouncementDocuments.NASAplanstohostaproposers' conference via WebEx shortly after the release of the Appendix to provide moreinformationandtoanswerquestionsabouttheNRAandthePSIsystem.NASA'sPhysicalSciencesResearch Program conducts fundamental and applied physical sciences research, with theobjectiveofenablingexplorationandpioneeringscientificdiscovery.NASA'sexperiments inthevariousdisciplinesofphysicalsciencerevealhowphysicalsystemsrespondtothenearabsenceofgravity.Theyalsorevealhowotherphenomenawhichhaveasmallinfluenceonphysicalsystemsinearth'sgravity,candominatesystembehaviorinspace.ThePSIsystem(http://psi.nasa.gov)isan online, publicly accessible database of completed physical science reduced-gravity flightexperimentsconductedontheISS,SpaceShuttleflights,orFreeFlyersandrelatedground-basedstudies. It is a tool designed for researchers to data mine information from reduced-gravityphysicalsciencesexperimentsanduse it to furtherscience inaccordancewiththeopenscienceapproach,whilealsomeetingtherequirementsofthenation'sOpenDataPolicy.ThisNRAsolicitsground-based researchproposals thatpresenta compelling caseonhow theexperimentaldatafromthePSIsystemwillbeusedtopromotetheadvancementoffurtherresearch.Proposersmustshow a clear path from the scientific data obtained from the PSI system to the proposedinvestigation.Inaddition,theprojectmustaddressanimportantproblemintheproposedareaofresearch and advance scientific knowledge or technology. This NRA will remain open for fiveyears.Therewillbeannualcallforproposalsthroughaseriesofappendiceswhichareplannedtobe released yearly. In general, theNRA solicits research in the following six research areas: 1)Biophysics,2)CombustionScience,3)ComplexFluids,4)FluidPhysics,5)FundamentalPhysics,and6)MaterialsScience.ThisannouncementincludesAppendixD,whichwillsolicitproposalsinseveralresearchareasidentifiedabove.SeethefullAppendixDforthelistoftheresearchareassolicitedandeligiblePSIinvestigations.ProposalsforAppendixDaredueonoraboutDecember15, 2017. This solicitation is applicable to researchers in all categories of U.S. and non-U.S.organizations,includingeducationalinstitutions,industry,nonprofitorganizations,NASACentersand other U.S. Government agencies. This NRA is soliciting proposals from two types ofinvestigators: 1) established researchers, including postdoctoral scholars; 2) graduate students(with academic advisors) from accredited U.S. postsecondary institutions and programs.Proposals from graduate students must be submitted by their advisor. Principal Investigators(PIs)maycollaboratewithinvestigatorsfromuniversities,FederalGovernmentlaboratories,theprivatesector,stateandlocalgovernmentlaboratories,andothercountries.Proposalsincludinginternationalparticipationareeligible,providedNASApoliciesregardingtheconductofresearchwithnon-U.S.organizationsaremet.Proposalsmustbesubmittedbyanauthorizedofficialoftheproposing organization. Proposals must be submitted electronically. Proposersmay use eitherNSPIRES (http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ ) or Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov ) for proposalsubmission.EveryorganizationthatintendstosubmitaproposalinresponsetothisNRAmustberegistered with NSPIRES, and such registration must identify the authorized organizationrepresentative(s) who will submit the electronic proposal. Instructions on how to register inNSPIRESareprovided in theNRA.Eachelectronicproposal systemplaces requirementson theregistration of principal investigators and other participants (e.g., co-investigators). Potentialproposersandproposingorganizationsareurgedtoaccessthesystem(s)well inadvanceoftheproposal due date(s) to familiarize themselves with its structure and enter the requestedinformation.QuestionswithregardtorespondingtothisNRAmaybeaddressedtothecontactsreferencedinthefullsolicitationdocument.ThisisabroadagencyannouncementasspecifiedinFAR6.102(d)(2).Awards:TBA

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ResponseDeadline:December15,2017Contact: Dr. Francis Chiaramonte, Program Scientist for Physical Sciencesfrancis.p.chiaramonte@nasa.govPhone:202-358-0693

_________________________________________________________________________________________________NationalEndowmentofHumanitiesGrantProgram:CollaborativeResearchGrantsAgency:NationalEndowmentofHumanitiesWebsite:https://www.neh.gov/grants/research/collaborative-research-grantsBriefDescription:Debate,exchangeofideas,andworkingtogether—allarebasicactivitiesthatadvance humanities knowledge and foster rich scholarship that would not be possible byresearchers working on their own. The Collaborative Research grant program encouragescollaboration that proposes diverse approaches to topics, incorporatesmultiple points of view,andexploresnewavenuesof inquirythat leadtopublicationsandotherresourcesforscholarlyaudiencesand/orgeneralaudiences.

Collaborative Research grants support groups of two or more scholars engaging insignificant and sustained research in the humanities. The program seeks to encourageinterdisciplinarywork,bothwithinthehumanitiesandbeyond.Projectsthatincludepartnershipswith researchers from the natural and social sciences are encouraged, but they must remainfirmlyrootedinthehumanitiesandmustemployhumanisticmethods.Eligibleprojectsmustproposetangibleandsustainableoutcomessuchasco-authoredormulti-authoredbooks;born-digitalpublications;themedissuesofpeer-reviewedjournals;andcontent-rich, open-access digital resources (for example, websites, databases, or tools). All projectoutcomesmustbebasedonandmustconveyinterpretivehumanitiesresearch.Allgranteesareexpected to disseminate the results of their work to scholarly audiences and/or generalaudiences.Awards:CollaborativeResearchoffersthreetypesofawardstoaddressdifferentsortsofprojectsandstagesofdevelopment.Type1:ConveningGrants–upto$50,000Convening grants last one year and typically fund conferences andworking groupmeetings tosharpenthechosenresearchtopicanddiscussandplansubsequentpublication.Type2:PublicationGrants–upto$250,000(nomorethan$100,000peryear)Publication grants last one to three years and support the project toward completion of itspublicationgoals.Publicationscanappear in traditionalprintor indigital form.Note thatcostspaidtopublishersandsubventionsarenotsupported.Type3:ArchaeologyGrants–upto$250,000(nomorethan$100,000peryear)Archaeologygrantslastonetothreeyearsandsupportprojectsthatleadtopublication.ProposalDeadline:InformationaboutPreliminaryDraftProposalsProspectiveapplicantsmaysubmitadraftoftheirproposalforstaffreview(submissionofdraftproposalsisoptional)nolaterthanOctober15.FinalProposals:December6,2017forProjectsBeginningOctober2018Contact: Contact NEH’s Division of Research Programs at 202-606-8200andcollaborative@neh.gov_________________________________________________________________________________________________

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GrantProgram:NextGenerationHumanitiesPhDPlanningGrantsAgency:NationalEndowmentofHumanitiesWebsite: https://www.neh.gov/grants/education/next-generation-humanities-phd-planning-grantsBrief Description: Next Generation Humanities PhD Planning Grants support universities inpreparing to institute wide-ranging changes in humanities doctoral programs. Humanitiesknowledgeandmethodscanmakeanevenmoresubstantialimpactonsocietyifstudentsareableto translatewhat they learn in doctoral programs into amultitude of careers.NextGenerationPhDPlanningGrantsaredesignedtobringtogethervarious importantconstituenciestodiscussand strategize, and then to produce plans that will transform scholarly preparation in thehumanitiesatthedoctorallevel.Studentswillbepreparedtoundertakevariouskindsofcareers,andhumanitiesPhDprogramswillincreasetheirrelevanceforthetwenty-firstcentury.GranteeinstitutionsmustprovidefundsraisedfromnonfederalthirdpartiesequaltothegrantfundsreleasedbyNEH.Awards:NEHwilloffersuccessfulapplicantsa1:1matchinggrantofupto$25,000foraslongastwelvemonths.Thusthetotalgrantwillcometoamaximumof$50,000:upto$25,000raisedbythegranteeinstitutionfromnonfederalthirdparties,andupto$25,000providedbyNEH..ProposalDeadline:November 1, 2017: Create or verify your institution’s Entity record at the System for AwardManagementbythisdateNovember15,2017:Registeryour institution(orverify itsregistration)withGrants.govbythisdateNovember29,2017:SubmitapplicationthroughGrants.govbythisdateContact: Contact the staff of NEH’s Division of Education Programs at 202-606-8500ornextgen@neh.gov. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing can contact NEH via FederalRelay(TTYusers)at800-877-8399.

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TheLemelsonFoundationGrantProgram:Lemelson-MITPrizeAgency:TheLemelsonFoundationWebsite:https://lemelson.mit.edu/prizeBriefDescription:The$500,000Lemelson-MITPrizerecognizesindividualswhotranslatetheirideasintoinventionsthatimprovetheworldinwhichwelive.TheLemelson-MITPrizeis awarded to outstandingmid-careerinventors, who have developed a patented product orprocess of significant value to society,which has been adopted for practical use, or has a highprobabilityofbeingadopted.EligibilityRequirements:Candidatesforthe$500,000Lemelson-MITPrizemust:

• beU.S.citizensorpermanentresidents• bemid-career,which isdefinedashavingreceived theirbachelor’sdegreenomore than

twenty-fiveyearsago.Anominee for the2018$500,000Lemelson-MITPrizemusthavereceivedtheirbachelor'sdegreein1993orlater.

• betheprimaryinventoroftwoormoregrantedU.S.patents,oneofwhichisaproductorprocessthathasbeencommercializedorhaspotentialorrealizedadoption

• serve as an inspiration to youngpeople, through their creativity, outreachormentoringactivities

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Candidatesmaybe individuals or two collaborating inventors, and theymust be nominatedbyone of their peers. Winners will be invited and encouraged to participate in Lemelson-MITProgramactivities.Awards:$500,000Lemelson-MITPrizeProposalDeadline:November30,2017Contact:Formoreinformation,pleasealsocontactEricBlitz,AssociateDirectorforDevelopmentCorporateandFoundationRelations,eric.blitz@njit.edu

____________________________________________________________________________________HenryLuceFoundationGrantProgram:HERS-CBLScholarshipsAgency:HenryLuceFoundationWebsite:https://hersnet.org/institutes/cbl-stem-scholarship/BriefDescription:ThesegrantsprovidewomenfacultytheopportunitytoparticipateinoneofthetwoHERSSummerLeadershipInstitutes,attheUniversityofDenveroratBrynMawrCollege,TheHERS-CBLScholarshipwillcoverthefollowingexpenses:•Tuition,accommodationsandmealsfortheHERSInstitute•ExpensesfortraveltoandfromtheselectedInstitute•Expensesfor1½dayOrientationwithotherHERS-CBLparticipantsbeforetheInstitute

Fields included are physical and natural sciences, engineering, computing andmathematics;excludedaremedical,healthandsocialsciences.CandidatesmustbeU.S.citizens.Preferencewillbegiventowomenwhohave“significantadministrativeexperience(e.g.servedasDepartmentChairorotherseniorrole),whoaremovingtowards,orhaveattainedtherankoffullprofessorship;andwhohaveexpressedastronginterestinorarecommittedtopursuitofanacademicleadershiprole.”WomenfacultyintheincludedSTEMfieldswhoaretenuredandhaveastronginterestinSTEMleadershipbuthavehadmorelimitedleadershiprolesarealsoencouragedtoapply.Candidatesmaybe individuals or two collaborating inventors, and theymust be nominatedbyone of their peers. Winners will be invited and encouraged to participate in Lemelson-MITProgramactivities.ProposalDeadline:Forthe2018SummerInstitutes,HERS-CBLScholarshipapplicationswillbeacceptedbeginningSeptember1,2017,withadeadlineofNovember17,2017.ParticipantswillbenotifiedoftheirstatusbyJanuary15,2018.(IfacceptedfortheInstitutebutnotselectedforthisscholarship,candidatesmayattendwithalternatesupport.)Contact:Formoreinformation,pleasealsocontactEricBlitz,AssociateDirectorforDevelopmentCorporateandFoundationRelations,eric.blitz@njit.edu

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StreamlyneUpdate

It has been very exciting to introduce Streamlyne as the new tool for Grant Management.Streamlyne is simplifying the pre-award proposal submission processes promoting sharedinformation technology (IT), and improving the timeliness of grant close out. CurrentlyStreamlynesystemhasbeencustomizedinthefollowingareas:

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• Downloadthepackagewithallforms–therearestillsomeexceptionstothisasthefederalgovernmentcontinuestochangesomeofthestandardforms.

• Validationerrorpriortosubmission–thisallowstoreviewthepackageforerrors• WorkFlowapprovaltransparenttoallusers• BudgetformscustomizedtoNSFand/orS2S• Sub-awardbudgetseasilydownload–thiswillallowbettermanagementoftheaward

New “How to Do” videos have been posted on the research websitehttp://www5.njit.edu/research/streamlyne/. These videos show step-by-step process on thefollowingtasks:♦HowtoBeginProposalSubmissioninStreamlyne♦HowtoInputProposalBudget♦HowtoProcessApprovals♦HowtoUploadProposalAttachments♦HowtoSearchforaProposalthatisinRoute♦DifferenceBetween"PrimeSponsorCode"and"SponsorCode"♦HowtoSelectanRRBudget,RRSub-awardorModularBudget♦HowtoAddaStudent/Summary♦ParticipantSupportCategories♦SuppliesSpecificCategoryMaterials♦HowtoCreateaModularBudgetAlso,thefollowinglinksmaybehelpful:♦StreamlyneBenefitsforProposalSubmissionandGrantManagement♦Grants.govPresentationonOnlineProposalSubmissionSystems♦StreamlyneNewsletterV2017.1♦StreamlyneFAQsFaculty and staff having any questions on proposal submission, may contact their collegerepresentatives, and also followupwith JustinSamolewicz, Associate Director (Pre Award)973-596-3145;justin.m.samolewicz@njit.edu; and Eric Hetherington, Director, SponsoredResearch Programs Administration 973-596-3631;eric.d.hetherington@njit.edu. The collegerepresentativestohelpPIsonproposalsubmissionsare

JohnMcCarthy,NCEDirectorofResearch(973)596-3247;john.p.mccarthy@njit.eduCristoLeon,CSLADirectorofResearch(973)596-6426;cristo.e.yanezleon@njit.eduNancyHenderson,CCSProjectManager973-596-5687;nancy.henderson@njit.eduIrisPantoja,CoADandSOMProjectManager973-596-4483;irp3@njit.edu__________________________________________________________________________________________