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Issue:ORN-2017-31

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________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:Page3RecentAwards:Page4 IntheNews(Relatedtoresearchfunding):Page5WebinarsandEvents:Page8 GrantOpportunities:Page9StreamlyneUpdate:Page29

SpecialAnnouncement

OfficeofResearchEvents:Fall2017

Event:IntellectualPropertyOpenHouseWhen:September18,2017;12.00PM–2.00PM;(Lightlunchat12.00PM)Where:BallroomB,CampusCenterBriefDescription:TheIPprocessingprotocolhasbeenrevisedandimplementedthroughaneworganizational structure. The institutional IP Committee has been updated with facultyrepresentationfromcollegesandareas.InformationabouttheIPCommittee,InventionDisclosureform, and IP processing protocol for acquisition of provisional and non-provisional patents ispostedontheOfficeofResearchwebsitehttp://www.njit.edu/research/department-intellectual-property-and-patents-0/. TheOpenHouseon Intellectual Property and Patents will provide anoverviewofthenewInventionDisclosureformandprocessesoftheIPCommitteeforreviewandsubmissionofprovisionalandnon-provisionalpatents.SanjivM.Chokshi,Esq.,AssistantGeneralCounselforPatentsandIntellectualProperty,SangeetaBafna,Manager, Patents&LicensingAdministration, and Judith Sheft,AssociateVicePresident,TechnologyDevelopmentwill provide information and address your questions aboutIPrelatedprocesses,marketingandtechnologytransfer.Agenda:12.00PM-12.30PM:LunchandIntroductions12.30PM-2.45PM:OrganizationalOverview:DepartmentofIntellectualPropertyand

Patents,IPCommitteeandIPProcesses:AtamDhawan

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12.45PM-1.00PM:FillingofInventionDisclosures:BestPracticesandAssessment:SangeetaBafna

1.00PM-1.15PM:PatentAcquisitionProcess:ProvisionalandNon-Provisional:SanjivChokshi1.15PM-1.30PM:MarketingandTechnologyTransfer:JudithSheftandSageetaBafrna1.30PM-2.00PM:OpenForum:Q&APlease join us to learnmore about the process of protecting your research aswell as securingintellectualpropertytowardscommercialization.Faculty,researchers,post-docsandstaffareinvitedtoattend.

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WorkshoponResearchCompliance,ResponsibleConductandEthics:RecentUpdatesWorkshoponStreamlyneTrainingSessiononProposalSubmission(ForNewFaculty)

When:September26,2017;11.00AM–2.00PMWhere:BallroomAandBBriefDescription:TheFall2017ResearchOpenHouseishostedbytheOfficeofResearchwithparticipationfromAccountsPayable,Purchasing,Treasury,andHumanResources.Wewillhave7informationstationswithstaffrepresentativespreparedtodiscussandanswerquestionsaboutprocessesandpoliciesrelatedtoresearchadministration.OurgoalistoprovideinformationaboutourpoliciesandproceduresandtoanswerquestionsfromfacultyandstafftohelptheminNJIT’sresearchenterprise.WehopetheconversationswillstrengthenourworkingrelationshipswiththeNJITresearchcommunity.11:00PM–12:00PM:ConcurrentWorkshops: BallroomA:ResearchCompliance,ResponsibleConduct,andEthics BallroomB:StreamlyneTrainingSessiononProposalSubmission12:00PM–12:30PM:Lunch12:30PM–2:00PM:FacultyandStaffConversationsatInformationStations:Youmayaskyour

questionstothespecificteammembersoneachInformationTableonthefollowingtopics:o ProposalSubmissionandStreamlyneo ResearchComplianceo Subcontracts,Consulting,andLegalAgreementso IntellectualPropertyandPatentso BusinessServices(Travel,Purchasing,andReimbursement)o GrantAccounting(BudgetTransfers,PersonnelFormsProcessing,

FederalUniformGuidance)o UndergraduateResearchandInnovationOpportunitiesandGrants

forUndergraduateStudentsPleasejoinustomeetthestaffintheOfficeofResearchandotheradministrativeofficestoknowmoreaboutresearchsupportrelatedprocesses,andhaveyourquestionsansweredbyspecificteammembers.

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OtherMajorEventshostedbytheOfficeofResearch:Event:PanelDiscussion:NSFCAREERAwardDate:October16,2017Time:2.00PM–3.00PMPlace:398FensterHallEvent:URIWorkshopDate:October17,2017Time:2.00PM–5.30PMPlace:BallroomA/BEvent:FacultyResearchAdvisoryBoardMeetingDate:November13,2017Time:11.30AM–1.30PMPlace:398FensterHallEvent:President’sForumandResearchCentersandLabsShowcaseDate:November16,2017Time:10.00AM–2.30PMPlace:BallroomA/B/GEvent:URIWorkshopDate:December6,2017Time:2.00PM–5.30PMPlace:BallroomA/B

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GrantOpportunityAlerts

KeywordsandAreasIncludedintheGrantOpportunityAlertSectionBelowNSF: Small Business Innovation Research Program Phase I (SBIR); Small Business TechnologyTransferProgramPhaseI(STTR);ResearchCoordinationNetworks(RCN); InclusionAcrosstheNationofCommunitiesofLearnersofUnderrepresentedDiscoverersinEngineeringandScience(NSF INCLUDES); ImprovingUndergraduate STEMEducation: Education andHumanResources(IUSE:EHR)NIH:NIDDKPartnershipswithProfessional Societies toEnhanceScientificWorkforceDiversityand PromoteScientificLeadership (R25);UnderstandingandModifyingTemporalDynamicsofCoordinated Neural Activity (R21) and (R01); BRAIN Initiative: Tools to Facilitate High-ThroughputMicroconnectivityAnalysis(R01)Department of Defense/US Army/DARPA/ONR:DoDPsychological Health/ Traumatic BrainInjury Research Program, Complex Traumatic Brain Injury Rehabilitation Research ClinicalResearch Award; Young Faculty Award; DoD Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes ResearchAward;BreastCancerResearchProgramInnovatorAwardDepartmentofEnergy:RFI:SolarEnergyTechnologyAnalysis&DataNeeds;AdvancedPowerElectronicsDesignforSolarApplications;High-Energy-DensityLaboratoryPlasmaScience;FossilFuelLarge-ScalePilots

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NASA:UseoftheNASAPhysicalSciencesInformaticsSystemNationalEndowmentofHumanities:SummerStipends;ResearchandDevelopmentGrantsSpencerFoundation:SmallResearchGrantsProgramBrightFocusFoundation:ResearchGrantsandFellowshipsWhitehallFoundation:WhitehallFoundationGrantsAmericanAssociation forCancerResearch:AACRNextGenGrantsforTransformativeCancerResearch

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RecentResearchGrantandContractAwards

Congratulationstofacultyandstaffonreceivingresearchgrantandcontractawards!PI:ArijitSengupta(PI)Department:EngineeringTechnologyGrant/Contract Project Title: NIOSH (Region II) Education Resources Center - OccupationalSafetyFundingAgency:NIHDuration:07/01/16-06/30/18PI:MichaelSiegal(PI),DavidHontrop(Co-PI),JiMengLoh(Co-PI),MarvinNakayama(Co-PI),andZoi-HeleniMichalopoulou(Co-PI)Department:MathematicalSciences;ComputerScience Grant/Contract Project Title: EXTREEMS-QED: Research and Training in Computational andData-EnabledScienceandEngineeringforUndergraduatesintheMathematicalSciencesatNJITFundingAgency:NSFDuration:09/01/13-08/31/18PI:TimothyFranklin(PI)Department:NJII,NJITGrant/ContractProjectTitle:MarketShiftIII FundingAgency:OEA,DoDDuration:07/01/17-08/31/18PI:NamasChandra(PI)andMaciejSkotak(Co-PI)Department:CenterforBrainInjuryBiomechanics,MaterialandMedicineGrant/ContractProjectTitle:BlastAnalysis-AdvancementofMilitaryMedicine FundingAgency:USArmyDuration:05/01/15-07/31/18PI:BinChen(PI)Department:CenterforSolarTerrestrialResearchGrant/Contract Project Title: Collaborative Research: Electron Acceleration and EmissionsfromtheSolarFlareTerminationShockFundingAgency:NSFDuration:09/01/17-08/31/20PI:BruceBukiet(PI),JamesLipuma(Co-PI),andNancySteffen-Fluhr(Co-PI)Department:MathematicalSciences;Humanities

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Grant/Contract Project Title: NSF INCLUDES DDLP: Leadership and iSTEAM for Females inElementaryschool (LiFE):An IntegratedApproach to Increase theNumberofWomenPursuingCareersinSTEMFundingAgency:NSFDuration:04/01/18-03/31/20PI:KurtRohloff(PI)Department:ComputerScience Grant/Contract Project Title: PALISADE: (Program obfuscation Advancement with LatticeImplementationforScalableApplicationDemonstrationofEfficiency)FundingAgency:DARPADuration:03/05/09-05/31/22

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IntheNews…

(NationalandFederalNewsRelatedtoResearchFundingandGrantOpportunities)Senate ApprovesHike for NIH:Assuming thisyear's appropriationsexercise stillhasmeaning,theNationalInstitutesofHealthisawinner.Senateappropriatorsapproveda$2billionincrease,$900millionmorethantheHousebill.TheTrumpadministrationhadwantedtoslashtheagencyby$7.5billion.AbreakdownprovidedbytheAmericanInstituteofPhysics'sFYInewslettershowsthatwithinNIH,theNationalInstituteofGeneralMedicalScienceswouldgeta9percentboostinthe Senatebill and theNational InstituteofBiomedical Imaging&Bioengineeringwouldget a4percentraise.FYIreports:"InadditiontotheirstarkrejectionofPresidentTrump’srequested22percent budget cut, both bills explicitly reject the administration’s proposal to cap researchoverheadcostsat10percent."InFY2017,Congressenactedthe21stCenturyCuresAct,authorizing$4.8billionovertenyearsinsupportofhighpriorityNIHinitiativesandresearchareas:thePrecisionMedicineInitiative’sAllofUs Research Program, the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies®(BRAIN)Initiative,theBeauBidenCancerMoonshot,andRegenerativeMedicine.Initialfundingof$352millionwasappropriatedintheFurtherContinuingandSecurityAssistanceAppropriationsAct, 2017. The FY 2018 Budget includes the full $496 million authorized for these initiatives,requestedinthenewNIHInnovationAccountmanagedbytheOfficeoftheDirector.Thefundingfor theCancerMoonshot ($300million) is tobe transferred to theNationalCancer Institute; thefunding for the BRAIN Initiative is to be transferred to the National Institute of NeurologicalDisordersandStroke($43million)andtheNationalInstituteofMentalHealth($43million).Theremaining funding is $100 million for the All of Us Research Program and $10 million forRegenerative Medicine. The NIH budget report is posted on the websitehttps://officeofbudget.od.nih.gov/pdfs/FY18/NIH%20Overview%20Volume%20Final.pdfResearchinMaterialScience:TheSubcommitteesonEnergyandResearchandTechnologyoftheHouseScience,Space,andTechnologyCommitteerecentlyheldajointhearingtoreviewfederallyfundedresearchinmaterialsscience.Researchersinthisfieldanalyzeexistingmaterials,studyingtheir chemical, physical, atomic, andmagneticmake up in order to develop newmaterialswith

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preferred 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 thisadvanced 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-hearing3dPrintingTechnologyToProvidePatient-SpecificMedicalNeeds3Dprintingistheprocessof creating a solid three dimensional physical object from a digital design. What once wasconsidered science fiction years ago is now bringing new hope to patients. One patient inNewBrunswick, New Jersey recently received part of a new skull because part of his skull becameunusable due to an infection. The skull implant used a plastic known as polyetheretherketone(PEEK),whichhasstrength,stabilityandbiocompatibility.Withoutthe3Dprintingtechnique,thenormal coursewould have been to use ametalmesh—not as strong or as customized a fit-- toreplacepiecesoftheskull.Withthe3Dprintedmodel,therewasanexactfitbasedontheCTscanofthepatient’sskull.

3Dtechnologyhasbecomequitepopularinthemanufactureofmedicaldevicestoo,duetoits precision and accuracy. This technology is starting to become an efficient and cost effectivemanufacturingoptionforthemedicaldevicesindustryforitemslikedentalimplants,hearingaids,custom made knee, surgical instruments and more. It also provides an additional platform forsurgeonstoplanandstrategizesurgeriesinadvance,therebyreducingoperationalrisksespeciallyin complex procedures. Further developments in this technology will involve further costreduction,increasedprivateandgovernmentfundingtosupportthedevelopmentof3Dproducts,andareductioninwaitingperiodsfordevicestoexpandthe3Dprintingmedicaldevicesmarket.TolearnmoreaboutthisissueasitrelatestotheU.S.FoodandDrugAdministration(FDA),pleasevisit:https://tinyurl.com/y7xfecyuRankingDemIntroducesBillToAuthorizeFundingIncreasesForARPA-E:Rep.EddieBerniceJohnson (D-Texas), ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee,introducedbipartisanlegislationto“authorizeannualfundingincreasesfortheAdvancedResearchProjectsAgency-Energytoreach$391millionin2022.”Johnsonpraisedtheagency,saying,“Eventhoughtheagencyisstillrelativelyyoung,ARPA-Ehasalreadydemonstratedincrediblesuccessinadvancing high-risk, high-reward energy technology solutions that neither the public nor theprivatesectorhadbeenwillingorabletosupportinthepast.”MoreispostedonE&EDailyNewswebsitehttps://www.eenews.net/eedaily/stories/1060059919/feedIBMCommits$240MillionForAILabInPartnershipWithMIT:MITandIBMwillenterintoadecade-longresearchpartnershipthatwillseethecreationofanartificialintelligenceresearchlabatMITwhereover100researchersfrombothsidesofthecollaborationwillwork“toadvancefourkeyfocusareaswithintheAIfield.”Oneofthosefocuseswillbe“deep-learningalgorithmsthatcanhelp neural networks move from single-use applications to more generalized performance” –

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servingtomakeAImoreflexibleinapplicationsandtransparentinprocesses.TheintersectionofAI and quantum computing will also be examined and “will aid both fields, with AI helping toidentify and characterize quantum devices and with quantum computers helping to optimizemachine learning methodologies.” Also to be researched are AI applications in healthcare,cybersecurity, and, according to an IBM press release, the “economic implications of AI andinvestigate how AI can improve prosperity.” The news release is posted on the websitehttps://www.engadget.com/2017/09/07/ibm-watson-ai-lab-mit/?sr_source=TwitterBuild STEMWorkEnvironmentsThatRetain STEMSkills: Inrecentyears,newsoutletshavestressed the importance of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) skills. Howimportantaretheseskills?

•75%ofthefastest-growingoccupationsrequireSTEMskills.•U.S.employmentinSTEMfieldshasgoneupmorethan30%since2000.

Fortunately, the work environment can be an asset, as opposed to a liability, for STEMorganizations.WhenSTEMorganizationsestablishamotivatingworkenvironment,peoplewanttostay and the organizations prosper. In this diverse and inclusivework environment, employeesknowwhatisexpectedofthem,theyhaveauthoritydelegatedtothemandtheyarerewardedforperformance. They also receive guidance and feedback that helps them succeed in their currentjobs and prepare for the next ones. The complete report by Forbes is posted on the websitehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2017/08/31/build-stem-work-environments-that-retain-stem-skills/#1d005762375c

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.

TheNSFOfficeoftheInspectorGeneral(OIG)hasstudiedasampleofacademicinstitutionsto findouthowtheyhave implementedtheRCRrequirement.iiiIencourageyoutoreadtheOIGreportaswellastheFosteringIntegrityinResearchreportcitedabove.Bothofthesereportsdrawattention to the importance ofmaximizing the effectiveness of RCR education. The OIG report

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suggeststhatuniversitiescouldbenefitfrombestpractices.IwouldliketodrawyourattentiontoChapters 9 and 10 in theFostering Integrity inResearchreport to learnmore about some bestpracticesandthemanyresourcesavailableforRCReducationalmaterialsandstrategies.

IbelievewecanalldomoretoachieveanddemonstratetheeffectivenessofRCRtrainingand improve strategies for fostering research integrity. This will continue to be a topic ofdiscussion at NSF, including the National Science Board, and among the scientific societies,universities, colleges, and other institutions involved in the research enterprise. Thank you foryourcontinuedcommitmentanddedicationtothisimportantendeavor.FranceA.CórdovaDirectorWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/issuances/in140.jsp?org=NSF

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WebinarandEvents

Event:NSFElectronicResearchAdministration(ERA)ForumWhen:WebcastonSeptember19,2017from1:00PMto2:30PMWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/events/event_summ.jsp?cntn_id=242973&org=NSFAbout theWebinar: TheNational Science FoundationElectronicAdministration (ERA) ForumWebinarwill be hosted by NSF on September 19, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. ET. To participate in thisForum, pleaseRegister Now. The purpose of the Forum is to gather individual opinions andperspectivesaroundNSFERAactivities.ThisopenForumwillalsobeusedtopresentproposedsolutions, collect feedback, understand how solutions may impact the community, and solicitvolunteers for testing. The topic of this Forum will beNSF’s initiative to streamline andmodernize registration functionality,includingnewrolerequest featuresanddashboardsformanaging accounts, aswell as how existing accountswill bemigrated to the new system.ThisForum will also provide updates on NSF’sProposal Submission Modernization(PSM)implementation.Register:Tojointhewebinar,registerathttps://nsf.webex.com/mw3100/mywebex/default.do?nomenu=true&siteurl=nsf&service=6&rnd=0.20863987569181452&main_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnsf.webex.com%2Fec3100%2Feventcenter%2Fevent%2FeventAction.do%3FtheAction%3Ddetail%26%26%26EMK%3D4832534b00000004c693c9e5bf95c6378143889c83b449df1afb758d126a18d3a32ada6e408b4661%26siteurl%3Dnsf%26confViewID%3D64661111566288208%26encryptTicket%3DSDJTSwAAAASfqH52FIFG2Rp9KqoZOUiEjKZUZLbVxcAYaGffuCJoxQ2%26Event:DronesonCampus:PoliciestoAchieveInstitutionalComplianceandMinimizeRiskWhen:Tuesday,September26;2.00PM–3.30PMWebsite:https://www.paper-clip.com/Main/product-catalog/3492.aspxAbouttheWebinar:SinceDecember2015,over800,000droneownershaveregisteredwiththeFederal AviationAdministration and it expects that number to triple in size to 3.55million by2021.UnmannedAircraft Vehicle (UAV akaDrones) are being used by campuses in innovativewaystoenhanceresearch,improvelearning,andelevatecampusevents.Asaresultoftheexpansionofdroneusageandrapidadvancementofthistechnology,institutionsalong with federal and state governments have struggled to keep up and adapt laws andregulationsregardingtheiruse.

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JoinourexpertpresenteronSeptember26,2017,andinjust90minutes,youandyourstaffwilllearnaboutthecurrenttypesofUAVbeingusedonyourcampus,identifyfederal,stateandprivacy laws that impact use of drones on your campus and enhance the educationalmissionofyourinstitutionthroughtheuseofthistechnology.Panelists: Shawn Troxler currently serves as an Associate General Counsel at North CarolinaStateUniversitylocatedinRaleigh,NC.(Clickhereforfullbio)

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GrantOpportunitiesNationalScienceFoundationGrantProgram:SmallBusinessInnovationResearchProgramPhaseI(SBIR)Agency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-596RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17596/nsf17596.htmBrief Description: The SBIR program is Congressionally mandated and intended to supportscientificexcellenceandtechnologicalinnovationthroughtheinvestmentoffederalresearchfundstobuildastrongnationaleconomybystimulating technological innovation in theprivatesector;strengthening the role of small business in meeting federal research and development needs;increasing the commercial applicationof federally supported research results; and fostering andencouraging participation by socially and economically disadvantaged andwomen-owned smallbusinesses.TheSBIRprogramatNSFsolicitsproposalsfromthesmallbusinesssectorconsistentwithNSF'smissiontopromotetheprogressofscience;toadvancethenationalhealth,prosperity,andwelfare;andtosecurethenationaldefense.

The program is governed by Public Law 112-81 (SBIR/STTR Reauthorization Act of2011)and reauthorized by Public Law 114-328. SBIR/STTR policy is provided by the SmallBusinessAdministration(SBA)throughtheSBIRPolicyDirective.Amainpurposeofthelegislationis to stimulate technological innovation and increase private sector commercialization. TheNSFSBIR/STTR program is therefore in a unique position to meet both the goals of NSF and thepurposeoftheSBIR/STTRlegislationbytransformingscientificdiscoveryandinnovationintobothsocialandeconomicbenefit,andbyemphasizingprivatesectorcommercialization.Because theprogramhasnotopicalorprocurement focus, theNSFoffersverybroadsolicitationtopicsthatareintendedtopermitasmanyeligiblescience-andtechnology-basedsmallbusinessesas possible to compete for funding. The topics are detailed on thewebsite.In many cases, theprogramisalsoopentoproposals focusingontechnicalandmarketareasnotexplicitlynoted intheaforementionedtopics.Awards:Fixedaward;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$33,750,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:December4,2017Contacts: Henry Ahn, Biomedical (BM) Technologies and Educational Applications (EA),telephone:703-292-7069,email:hahn@nsf.gov

• Peter Atherton, Information Technologies (IT), telephone: (703) 292-8772,email:patherto@nsf.gov

• Anna Brady-Estevez, Chemical and Environmental Technologies, telephone: (703) 292-7077,email:abrady@nsf.gov

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GrantProgram:SmallBusinessTechnologyTransferProgramPhaseI(STTR)Agency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-595RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17594/nsf17594.htmBrief Description: The STTR program is Congressionally mandated and intended to supportscientificexcellenceandtechnologicalinnovationthroughtheinvestmentoffederalresearchfundstobuildastrongnationaleconomybystimulating technological innovation in theprivatesector;strengthening the role of small business in meeting federal research and development needs;increasing the commercial applicationof federally supported research results; and fostering andencouraging participation by socially and economically disadvantaged andwomen-owned smallbusinesses.TheSTTRprogramatNSFsolicitsproposalsfromthesmallbusinesssectorconsistentwithNSF'smissiontopromotetheprogressofscience;toadvancethenationalhealth,prosperity,andwelfare;andtosecurethenationaldefense.

TheprogramisgovernedbyPublicLaw112-81(SBIR/STTRReauthorizationActof2011)and reauthorized byPublic Law 114-328. STTR policy is provided by the Small BusinessAdministration (SBA) through theSTTR Policy Directive. Amain purpose of the legislation is tostimulate technological innovation and increase private sector commercialization. The NSFSBIR/STTR program is therefore in a unique position to meet both the goals of NSF and thepurposeoftheSBIR/STTRlegislationbytransformingscientificdiscoveryandinnovationintobothsocialandeconomicbenefit,andbyemphasizingprivatesectorcommercialization.Because theprogramhasnotopicalorprocurement focus, theNSFoffersverybroadsolicitationtopicsthatareintendedtopermitasmanyeligiblescience-andtechnology-basedsmallbusinessesas possible to compete for funding. The topics are detailed on thewebsite. In many cases, theprogramisalsoopentoproposals focusingontechnicalandmarketareasnotexplicitlynoted intheaforementionedtopics.Awards:Fixedawards;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$9,000,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:December04,2017Contacts: Henry Ahn, Biomedical (BM) Technologies and Educational Applications (EA),telephone:(703)292-7069,email:hahn@nsf.gov

• Peter Atherton, Information Technologies (IT), telephone: (703) 292-8772,email:patherto@nsf.gov

• Anna Brady-Estevez, Chemical and Environmental Technologies, telephone: (703) 292-7077,email:abrady@nsf.gov

________________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:ResearchCoordinationNetworks(RCN)Agency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-594RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17594/nsf17594.htmBriefDescription:ThegoaloftheRCNprogramistoadvanceafieldorcreatenewdirectionsinresearchoreducationbysupportinggroupsofinvestigatorstocommunicateandcoordinatetheirresearch, training and educational activities across disciplinary, organizational, geographic andinternationalboundaries.TheRCNprogramprovidesopportunities to fosternewcollaborations,including international partnerships, and address interdisciplinary topics. Innovative ideas forimplementing novel networking strategies, collaborative technologies, training, broadeningparticipation, and development of community standards for data and meta-data are especiallyencouraged. RCN awards are not meant to support existing networks; nor are they meant tosupport the activities of established collaborations RCN awards also do not support primary

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research. Rather, the RCN program supports the means by which investigators can shareinformationandideas,coordinateongoingorplannedresearchactivities,fostersynthesisandnewcollaborations, develop community standards, and in otherways advance science and educationthroughcommunicationandsharingofideas.AdditionalinformationabouttheRCNprogramandits impactsmaybe found inPorteretal.2012ResearchCoordinationNetworks:Evidenceof therelationship between funded interdisciplinary networking and scholarly impact. BioScience, 62:282-288.ProposednetworkingactivitiesdirectedtotheRCNprogramshouldfocusonathemetogivecoherencetothecollaboration,suchasabroadresearchquestionorparticulartechnologiesorapproaches.

Participating programs in the Directorates for Biological Sciences (BIO), Computer andInformationScienceandEngineering(CISE),Geosciences(GEO),EducationandHumanResources(EHR), Engineering (ENG) and Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) will accept RCNproposals. PIs are encouraged (for CISE required) to discuss suitability of an RCN topic with aprogramofficerthatmanagestheappropriateprogram.

Several other NSF solicitations accept RCN proposals, or support research networkingactivities if appropriate to the solicitation. Please see sectionIX. Other Informationof thissolicitation for a listing of these programs. PIs are strongly advised to contact the appropriateProgramDirectorbeforesubmittinganRCNproposal.Awards:StandardGrantorContinuingGrant;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$12,500,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:Submissiondeadlinesvarybyprogram.RCNproposalsshouldbesubmittedtoaparticularprogramaccordingtotheprogram'ssubmissiondates;PIsshouldconsultprogramwebsitesandcontactcognizantprogramofficersforguidance.Contacts:PeterH.McCartney,telephone:(703)292-8470,email:pmccartn@nsf.gov________________________________________________________________________________________Grant Program: Inclusion Across the Nation of Communities of Learners ofUnderrepresentedDiscoverersinEngineeringandScience(NSFINCLUDES)Agency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-591RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17591/nsf17591.htmBriefDescription: Inclusionacross theNationofCommunitiesofLearnersofUnderrepresentedDiscoverers in Engineering and Science (NSF INCLUDES) is a comprehensive national initiativedesignedtoenhanceU.S. leadership inscience, technology,engineeringandmathematics(STEM)discoveriesandinnovationsfocusedonNSF'scommitmenttodiversity,inclusion,andbroadeningparticipation in these fields. The initiative is developing a National Network composed of NSFINCLUDES Design and Development Launch Pilots, NSF INCLUDES Alliances, NSF-fundedbroadening participation projects, other relevant NSF-funded projects, scholars engaged inbroadeningparticipationresearch,andotherorganizationsthatsupportthedevelopmentoftalentfromallsectorsofsocietytobuildtheSTEMworkforce.To facilitate the Network's operation, the program is soliciting proposals for aNSF INCLUDESCoordinationHubthatwilldriveandsupport theworkof theNSFINCLUDESNationalNetworkoverthelife-cycleoftheinitiativeby:(a)promotingtheNSFINCLUDESguidingvisionandstrategy;(b) developing a collaborative infrastructure to support the activities of the various entitiespartnering in the NSF INCLUDES National Network; (c) fostering progress among Networkpartners toward shared models, measurement practices, and evaluation criteria; (d)communicating the discoveries of and generating enthusiasm for the NSF INCLUDES NationalNetwork; and (e) advancing the expansionand scaleof theNSF INCLUDESNationalNetworkbyconnectingexpertisefrommultiplesectorsandotherprivateandpublicfunders.

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ThethreecriticalfunctionsoftheNSFINCLUDESCoordinationHubaresummarizedbelow:1. Communication and Networking: From the beginning the NSF INCLUDES Coordination

Hub should direct efforts toward building the Network infrastructure by facilitatingcontinuous communication and information updates, designing community activities, andfosteringcollaborationacrossallelementsoftheNetwork.

2. Network Assistance and Reinforcement: As NSF INCLUDES Alliances and otherorganizations join theNSF INCLUDESNationalNetwork, theNSF INCLUDESCoordinationHub should focus attention on assistance and reinforcement activities including technicalassistance, conducting research, and facilitating shared measurement and data analysisacrosstheNetwork.

3. VisibilityandExpansion:TheNSFINCLUDESCoordinationHubshouldprovideresourcesforefforts to focusonexpansionandsustainabilitywithin theNationalNetwork, increaseNSF INCLUDES visibility and communicate impact, while also serving as a repository forfundingopportunities, researchandknowledgegeneratedby theNSF INCLUDESNationalNetworkandstakeholders.

Awards:CooperativeAgreement;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$10,500,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredLimit on Number of Proposals per Organization: An organization may serve as the leadinstitution on only one NSF INCLUDES Coordination Hub proposal, although itmay serve as acollaboratingpartneronotherproposals.Internal Pre-Proposal Review and Selection: Please send an email with a copy of the pre-proposalwithprojectsummary,collaborators, intellectualmeritandbroader impactsectionstotheOfficeofResearchatdhawan@njit.edubyOctober1,2017forinternalreviewandselection.ProposalSubmissionDueDate:November27,2017Contacts: General inquiries may be addressed to:, telephone: (703) 292-7303,email:nsfincludes@nsf.gov________________________________________________________________________________________Grant Program: Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Education and HumanResources(IUSE:EHR)Agency:NationalScienceFoundationNSF17-590RFPWebsite:https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2017/nsf17590/nsf17590.htmBrief Description:The fieldsof science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM)holdmuchpromiseassectorsoftheeconomywherewecanexpecttoseecontinuousvigorousgrowthin the coming decades. STEM job creation is expected to outpace non-STEM job creationsignificantly, according to the Commerce Department, reflecting the importance of STEMknowledgetotheUSeconomy.TheNationalScienceFoundation(NSF)playsaleadershiproleindevelopmentandimplementationofeffortstoenhanceandimproveSTEMeducationintheUnitedStates.ThroughtheNSFImprovingUndergraduate STEM Education(IUSE) initiative, the agency continues to make a substantialcommitment to the highest caliber undergraduate STEM education through a Foundation-wideframeworkofinvestments.TheIUSE:EHRprogramisacoreNSFundergraduateSTEMeducationprogramthatseekstoimprovetheeffectivenessofundergraduateSTEMeducationforbothmajorsandnon-majors.Theprogramisopentoapplicationfromall institutionsofhighereducationandassociatedorganizations.NSFplaceshighvalueoneducatingstudentstobeleadersandinnovatorsinemergingandrapidlychangingSTEMfieldsaswellaseducatingascientificallyliteratepopulace.In pursuit of this goal, IUSE: EHR supports projects that have the potential to improve studentlearning in STEM through development of new curricularmaterials andmethods of instruction,

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anddevelopmentofnewassessmenttoolstomeasurestudent learning. Inadditionto innovativework at the frontier of STEM education, this program also encourages replications of researchstudies at different types of institutions and with different student bodies to produce deeperknowledgeabouttheeffectivenessandtransferabilityoffindings.IUSE: EHR also seeks to support projects that have high potential for broader societal impacts,including improved diversity of students and instructors participating in STEM education,professional development for instructors to ensure adoption of new and effective pedagogicaltechniques that meet the changing needs of students, and projects that promote institutionalpartnerships for collaborative research and development. IUSE: EHR especially welcomesproposals that will pair well with the efforts of NSF INCLUDES(https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/nsfincludes/index.jsp) to develop STEM talent fromallsectorsandgroupsinoursociety.CollaborationsareencouragedbetweenIUSEproposalsandexistingINCLUDESprojects,providedthecollaborationstrengthensbothprojects.Forall theaboveobjectives, theNationalScienceFoundationinvestsprimarily inevidence-basedand evidence-generating approaches to understand and improve STEM learning and learningenvironments, improvethediversityofSTEMstudentsandmajors,andprepareSTEMmajorsfortheworkforce.InadditiontocontributingtoSTEMeducationinthehostinstitution(s),proposalsshouldhave thepromiseof addingmorebroadly toourunderstandingof effective teaching andlearningpractices.The IUSE:EHRprogramrecognizesand respects thevarietyofdiscipline-specific challengesandopportunitiesfacingSTEMfacultyastheystrivetoincorporateresultsfromeducationalresearchintoclassroompracticeandworkwitheducationresearchcolleaguesandsocialsciencescholarstoadvanceourunderstandingofeffectiveteachingandlearning.Toward these ends the program features two tracks: (1) Engaged Student Learning and (2)Institutional and Community Transformation. Two tiers of projects exist within each track: (i)ExplorationandDesignand(ii)DevelopmentandImplementation. ExplorationandDesign Development and

ImplementationEngagedStudentLearning Upto$300K,forupto3yearsLevel1:Upto$600K,forupto

3yearsLevel 2: $601K-$2M, for up to5years

InstitutionalandCommunityTransformation

Upto$300K,forupto3yearsUpto$3M,forupto5years

Awards:StandardGrant;AnticipatedFundingAmount:$73,000,000LetterofIntent:NotRequiredProposalSubmissionDueDate:December12,2017DevelopmentandImplementationTierforEngagedStudentLearning&InstitutionandCommunityTransformationDecember11,2018DevelopmentandImplementationTierforEngagedStudentLearning&InstitutionandCommunityTransformationContacts:MylesG.Boylan,telephone:(703)292-4617,email:mboylan@nsf.gov

• EllenCarpenter,telephone:(703)292-5104,email:elcarpen@nsf.gov

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• AbiodunIlumoka,telephone:(703)292-2703,email:ailumoka@nsf.gov________________________________________________________________________________________________

NationalInstitutesofHealthGrant Program: NIDDK Partnerships with Professional Societies to Enhance ScientificWorkforceDiversityandPromoteScientificLeadership(R25)Agency:NationalInstitutesofHealthRFA-DK-17-015RFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-17-015.htmlBriefDescription: TheNIHResearchEducationProgram(R25)supportsresearcheducationalactivities that complement other formal training programs in the mission areas of the NIHInstitutes andCenters.Theover-archinggoalsof theNIHR25programare to: (1) complementand/or enhance the training of a workforce to meet the nation’s biomedical, behavioral andclinical research needs; (2) enhance the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral and clinicalresearch workforce; (3) help recruit individuals with specific specialty or disciplinarybackgroundstoresearchcareersinbiomedical,behavioralandclinicalsciences;and(4)fosterabetterunderstandingofbiomedical,behavioralandclinicalresearchanditsimplications.The over-arching goal of this NIDDK R25 program is to support educational activitiesthat enhance the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral and clinical research workforce. Inparticular,thisR25programfocusesontherolethatprofessionalsocietiescanplayinenhancingthe research workforce. Ultimately, it is hoped that by fostering the diversity of the overallresearchworkforce,thediversityofprofessionalsocieties,includingatthelevelofthecommitteeandorganizationalleadership,willbeenhancedaswell.Toaccomplishthestatedover-archinggoal, thisFOAwillsupportcreativeeducationalactivitieswithaprimaryfocuson:

• CoursesforSkillsDevelopment:Forexample,leadershipcoursesforearlyandmid-careerdiverse faculty. Other courses may also include for example grant writing or labmanagementwhichmaycontributetocareersuccess.

• Mentoring Activities:For example, dedicated efforts at providing not only technicalexpertise, but advice, insight, and professional career skills to diverse fellows andpostdoctorates and/or early andmid-career faculty. Thementoring activities should beperformedonanindividuallevelandmayalsoincludenetworkactivities.Activitiesshouldaddressmentor,mentee,andmentor-menteeactivitiesandprovideleadershiptraining.

Awards:Althoughthesizeofawardmayvarywiththescopeoftheresearcheducationprogramapplication,thetotaldirectcostsarelimitedto$135,000annually.LetterofIntent:November5,2017Deadline: December5,2017),by5:00PMlocaltimeofapplicantorganization.Alltypesofnon-AIDSapplicationsallowedforthisfundingopportunityannouncementaredueonthisdate.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections toerrorsfoundintheapplicationduringthesubmissionprocessbytheduedate._____________________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:UnderstandingandModifyingTemporalDynamicsofCoordinatedNeuralActivity(R21)and(R01)Agency:NationalInstitutesofHealthPAR-17-463,R21Exploratory/DevelopmentalGrantPAR-17-466,R01ResearchProjectGrantRFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-17-463.html

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Brief Description: Cognition appears to emerge at the level of populations of neurons, withinformation represented and organized as action potentials and network events that aretemporallycoordinatedacrossbrainareas.Forexample,therehavebeennotableadvancesinourbasic understanding of the role of local field potential (LFP) oscillations and large-scalecoordination of neural networks in learning and memory. In rodents, particular patterns oftemporaldynamicshavebeenshowntoproportionallyimproveorworsenworkingmemory,andparticularLFPoscillatorybandspredict episodic/relational learning.Thetaphaseprecession isanotherwell-knownprecisetemporalcodethatmightberequiredforoptimalcognition,andtheprecisereactivationofneuralactivityduringhippocampalsharpwaveripplesisalsoatemporallycoordinated representation that might be necessary for memory consolidation or decisionmaking.

Fromadiseasestandpoint,electrophysiologicalaberrationsexistinmanybraindisorders,andrecentfindingssuggestthatmodulatingelectrophysiologicalpatternscouldpotentiallyhavetherapeutic benefit.In schizophrenia, findings have suggested that systems-levelelectrophysiological endophenotypes are modifiable and that such modifications have thepotential to improvecognition. Inautism,themodestamountsofelectrophysiologicaldatathatexistinpatientsandmodelorganismssuggestthatthisdisorderalsohasdisruptionsintemporalcoordination of neural signals, and that electrophysiological patterns at the level of neuralpopulations might represent an intermediate, modifiable phenotype. Furthermore, rationally-developedpharmacologicalinterventionsarebeingtestedforautismspectrumdisorders,whoseeffect on temporal dynamics of electrophysiological patterns might be instructive to examine,especially if the treatments are directed at the cognitive impairments that lead to significantfunctionaldeficitsforsomepatients.

Thesebasicandtranslationalfindingsshouldbeexpandedtobetterunderstandthebrainalgorithms that implement learning, memory consolidation, attention, reasoning, affectregulation, and social interactions. The patterns of neural coordination can also be brought tobearonareasoftranslationsuchaspre-clinicaltargetvalidationstudiesinanimalsor,inhumans,astreatmenteffectivenessbiomarkersorasstratificationvariables.Workinnon-humanprimatesis also highly encouraged, as itwould provide a bridge between rodent and humanworkwithregardtoneuroanatomyandcognitivecapabilities.

Theunderlyingpremiseofthis fundingopportunity isthatcognitive,affective,andsocialdysfunction may result in part from compromised systems-level electrophysiological patterns;thatthesepatternsarenecessaryfornormalbrainfunction;andtherefore,treatmentswhosegoalis to improvethesedomainsof functionmightbemoreeffective if they improvetheunderlyingaberrantelectrophysiologicalpatterns.Awards:Thecombinedbudget fordirect costs for the twoyearprojectperiodmaynotexceed$275,000.Nomorethan$200,000mayberequestedinanysingleyear.LetterofIntent:NotRequiredDeadline: November 8. 2017,Standard datesapply , 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: Tools to Facilitate High-Throughput MicroconnectivityAnalysis(R01)Agency:NationalInstitutesofHealthRFA-MH-18-505

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RFPWebsite:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-18-505.htmlBrief Description: This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is designed to supportdevelopment and validation of novel tools to facilitate the detailed analysis of brainmicroconnectivity.The primary goal is to provide techniques and resources for understandinganddelineatingthestructureofcomplexcircuitsatthelevelofsynapticconnections,aloneorincombinationwithmethodsforidentifyingimportantcellularandcircuitfeatures,forexample,forclassifying or characterizing cellular or synaptic phenotypes. Understanding and delineatingcomplex circuitswill provide insight into important cellular interactions that underlie brainfunction and ultimately complex behaviors. Defining cellular and circuit-level function isdependent on detailed knowledge about the components and structure of the circuit. Suchknowledge, in turn, is fundamental tounderstandinghowthese featuresunderliecognitionandbehavior, which should aid in the development of targeted cell-type and circuit-specifictherapeuticstotreatbraindisorders.Thisinitiativeisfocusedondevelopingandoptimizingtoolsandresourcestocharacterizethecellsandconnectionswithinneuronalcircuits.

Recent advances in electron microscopy (EM) and alternative techniques for nanoscaleimaging have enabled major gains in the rate and quality of morphological and connectivityanalysisofneuronsandtheirembeddedcircuits.SomeofthesegainshavecomefromongoingEMefforts outside of NIH, including the HHMI Janelia Farm FlyEM project, the IARPA MICrONSproject, and major efforts from the Max Planck Institute in Germany. In addition, newertechniques such as expansion microscopy and array tomography, and emerging methods forbarcode-based tagging of synaptic connections, have advanced to the point they may beconsideredforthepurposesofmappingbrainconnectivitywithsynapseresolution.

Despitetheseongoingprojectsandtheprogresstheyhavemade,addressingthedramaticscaleofmappingcircuitsatthelevelofthetrillionsofsynapsesinthebrain,andthescopeoftheanalyticchallengesforinterpretingtheirconnectivity,requiresconcertedtechnicaldevelopmenttowardstruehigh-throughputmicroconnectomics.Thegoalofthisproposedeffortistoproducethe necessary tools, including novel or refined techniques and new datasets, to bringmicroconnectivity analysis into routine use for interrogating healthy and diseased brains, inmodel organisms and humans.More broadly, the intention is to putwithin reach the ultimatechallengeofunderstandingthecircuitlevelsubstratesofbrainactivity.

Developmentofnovel tools thatwilldelineateanatomicalconnectionsbetweencellsandexpandourknowledgeof circuit architectureand function isanareawellpoised foradditionalinvestment.Severaleffortsarecurrentlyunderwaytostudylarge-scale, long-rangeconnections,suchas theNIHHumanConnectomeProject,aswellas largescale rodentconnectional studies.ThisFOAsolicitsapplicationstodevelopnext-generation,innovativetechnologiesfortheanalysisofthemicroconnectome.TraditionalEMstudieshaveprovidedourbestunderstandingtodateofsynaptic connections but breakthroughs in additional imaging modalities hold promise foralternativeapproachesthatcanbeimplementedtodeliverhighqualityconnectionalinformationathighthroughput.

Tools/technologies relevant for this initiative are expected to be transformative, eitherthrough the development of novel tools that may be high-risk or through major advances incurrentapproachesthatbreakthroughtechnicalbarriersandwillsignificantly improvecurrentcapabilities.WhileanemphasisoftheBRAINinitiativeisthedevelopmentofnoveltoolstostudythe brain, herewe highlight the need for innovative approaches to bridge experimental scales.Studiesthatareabletoexploremolecularandcellularmechanismsofneuralactivitypermittingimproved precision and sensitivity in the analysis of micro-and macro-circuits are stronglyencouraged.Plansforvalidatingtheutilityofthetool/technologywillbeanessentialfeatureofasuccessfulapplication.

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Awards:Applicationbudgetsarenotlimitedbutneedtoreflecttheactualneedsoftheproposedproject.LetterofIntent:30dayspriortotheapplicationduedateDeadline: December 7, 2017 and November 13, 2018, by 5:00 PM local time of applicantorganization. Alltypes of non-AIDS applicationsallowed for this funding opportunityannouncementaredueonthesedates.NolateapplicationswillbeacceptedfortheFundingOpportunityAnnouncement.Applicants are encouraged to apply early to allow adequate time to make any corrections toerrorsfoundintheapplicationduringthesubmissionprocessbytheduedate.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________DepartmentofDefense/USArmy/DARPA/ONRGrant Program: DoD Psychological Health/ Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program,ComplexTraumaticBrainInjuryRehabilitationResearchClinicalResearchAwardAgency:DepartmentofDefenseDept.oftheArmy--USAMRAAW81XWH-17-CTRR-CRAWebsite:http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/FY17-PHTBI-CTRR-CTA.pdfBriefDescription:ThePH/TBIRPandJPC-8/CRMRPseekinnovativerehabilitationresearchthathasthepotentialtomakeasignificantimpactonimprovingthehealthandwell-beingofmilitaryServicemembers,Veterans,andother individualswithTBI.Theprogramschallenge theclinicalandscientificcommunitiestodesigninnovativeresearchthatwillfosternewdirectionsfor,andaddress neglected issues in, the field of TBI rehabilitation research. Applications frominvestigators within the military Services, and applications involving multidisciplinarycollaborationsamongacademia,industry,themilitaryServices,theU.S.DepartmentofVeteransAffairs(VA),andotherFederalGovernmentagenciesarehighlyencouraged.

The FY17/18 PH/TBIRP CTRR–CTA seeks research focused on potential interventionsrelevant to the mission of the JPC-8/CRMRP. To meet the intent of the award mechanism,applicationsmustberesponsivetooneorbothofthefollowingtwoFY17/18PH/TBIRPCTRR–CTAFocusAreas:1. Cognitive Rehabilitation: Cognitive rehabilitation-focused clinical trials should generate newknowledgetoconfirmwhethernovelorstandard-of-carerehabilitationinterventionsareeffectiveinremediatingcognitiveimpairments(e.g.,memory,processingspeed,executivefunctioning)andfunctional limitations after TBI. Applications specifically addressing barriers to participation inServicememberswithTBIarestronglyencouraged.2.VestibularRehabilitationandMechanismsofRecovery:Vestibularrehabilitationfocusedclinicaltrials should generate new knowledge to remediate symptoms (e.g., dizziness, vertigo, motionintolerance),impairments(e.g.,gaze,posturalanddynamicinstability),functionallimitations,andbarriers to participation (e.g., readiness to return to duty) associated with post-traumaticdizzinessand/orvestibularpathologyinpatientswithTBI.Applicationsshouldincludeaplantocollectdataacrossabroadrangeoffunctionaloutcomesincludingstandard-of-careDoDoutcomemeasures.Applicationsareencouragedtoincludeoneormoreaimsthatobjectivelycharacterizeneurologic mechanisms of recovery associated with novel and/or standard-of-care vestibularrehabilitationinterventions;includedataobtainedinasampleofactivedutymilitarypersonnel,and advanceunderstandingof rehabilitationprescription (to include frequency, intensity, time,andtypeoftherapeuticexercise).Awards: The anticipated total costs budgeted for the entire period of performance for anFY17/18 PH/TBIRP CTRR–CTAwill not exceed $2.5Million (M) for awards responding to the

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Vestibular Rehabilitation and Mechanisms of Recovery Focus Area or $4.0M for awardsrespondingtotheCognitiveRehabilitationFocusArea.ProposalDeadline:Pre-ApplicationSubmissionDeadline:5:00p.m.Easterntime(ET),October11,2017•InvitationtoSubmitanApplication:November10,2017•ApplicationSubmissionDeadline:11:59p.m.ET,December27,2017ContactInformation:CDMRPHelpDesk:301-682-5507Email:help@eBRAP.org_______________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:YoungFacultyAward(YFA)Agency:DepartmentofDefenseDARPADARPA-RA-17-01Website:https://www.darpa.mil/news-events/2017-09-07Brief Description: TheYFAprogram aims to identify and engage rising stars in junior facultypositions in academia as well as equivalent positions at non-profit research institutions andexpose themtonational securitychallengesandneeds.The2018solicitationwillprovidehigh-impact funding to elite researchers early in their careers to develop innovative researchdirections that enable transformativeDepartment ofDefense (DoD) capabilities. The long-termgoal of YFA is to develop the next generation of scientists and engineers who will focus asignificantportionoftheirfuturecareersonDoDandnationalsecurityissues.Eligibility:Participation in theYFAprogram is limited toany current tenure-trackAssistantorAssociateProfessors and to tenuredAssistant orAssociateProfessorswithin three (3) years oftheirtenureappointmentataU.S.institutionofhighereducationorequivalentataU.S.non-profitscience andtechnology research institutions. Proposals are not being sought fromforeignorganizations.PreviousYFArecipientsarenoteligibletoapplytothisoranyfutureYFAprogram.FocusAreas:The26YFAtopicareasfor2018arelistedbelow.FordetaileddescriptionsofteachtopicseePara.I.E.,“TopicAreas(TAs)”onP.6oftheYFAResearchAnnouncement(DARPA-RA-17-01)availablehere:https://go.usa.gov/xRFCZ

1. DesigningUngameablyComplexGames2. TopologicalPhotonics3. ArtificialIntelligenceforMaterialsDiscovery4. TransformativeRadiationSensing5. EngineeredInteractionswiththeEnergyoftheVacuum6. NovelMethodsforNonsurgicalBrainInterfaces7. Self-formingChronicCentralNervousSystem(CNS)NeuralInterfaces8. TheMinimal Plant: Engineering Plants for Easy Biosynthetic Pathway Designwith High

Modularity9. AntifoulingSolutionsforLarge,NonplanarOpticalSurfaces10. ReplicatingCell-CellInformationTransfer11. ProgrammableDNARepairforImprovedGenomeEditingOutcomes12. EfficientIntegratedNanophotonics13. AdversarialArtificialIntelligence(AI)14. DevelopingIntelligentSensorsforFentanylandRelatedToxins15. HighQualityAtomicTrapsandWaveguides16. WidebandEfficiencyinMillimeterWavePowerAmplifiers17. MaterialsandActuatorInnovationforSmallScaleMobilityandManipulation18. ReducingSoftwareAttackSurfacethroughCompiler-RewriterCooperation19. ComputationalModelsoftheSpreadofFalseorMisleadingInformation

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20. BigDataSummarization21. DecentralizedControlofNetworkedUnmannedAutonomousSystems22. REsiliencethroughCOmposableLogistics(RECOiL)23. WideAreaSensingUsingtheInternetofThings24. TacticalTerrainAnalysis25. ThermostructuralSensitivitytoUncertainties26. SwarmIntentUnderstanding

Awards: The Research Announcement (RA) solicitation seeks grant proposals for researchactivityconsistingofa24-monthbaseperiod.Each12-monthintervalofthebaseperiodshouldnotexceed$250,000.Proposalsshouldalso includea12-monthoptionperiodwithamaximumfundinglevelof$500,000.The12-monthoptionperiod,referredtoasthe“Director’sFellowship,”will be reserved for a limited number of awardees who demonstrate exceptional YFA projectperformanceoverthe24-monthbaseperiod.AtargetstartdateofJuly2018maybeassumedforplanningpurposes.ProposalDeadline:ExecutivesummariesaredueOct.2,2017,at4p.m.EasternTime,andfullproposalsaredueDec.4,2017,at4p.m.EasternTime..Contact Information: For all submission details, including eligibility, please refer to the RAhere:https://go.usa.gov/xRFCZ_______________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:DoDOrthoticsandProstheticsOutcomesResearchAwardAgency:DepartmentofDefenseDept.oftheArmy--USAMRAAW81XWH-17-OPORP-OPORAWebsite: https://www.scholarshipandgrants.com/business-grants/dod-orthotics-and-prosthetics-outcomes-research-award/Brief Description: The FY17 OPORP Orthotics and Prosthetics Outcomes Research Award(OPORA) challenges the scientific community to addresswhich orthotic and prosthetic devicesgenerate the best patient outcomes. Outcomes focused research is used to support evidence-based practice which guides providers in the optimization of care to Service members andVeteranswithlimblossand/orlimbimpairment.Itisexpectedthatanyresearchfindingswillalsoprovidebenefittothegeneralpopulation.Applicationsinvolvingmultidisciplinarycollaborationsamong academia, industry, themilitary Services, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), andotherFederalGovernmentagenciesarehighlyencouraged.TheFY17OPORPOPORAisintendedto support research that evaluates the comparative effectiveness of orthotic and prostheticdevicesusingpatient-centricoutcomes forServicemembersandVeteranswhohaveundergonelimbamputation.TheFY17OPORPOPORAisfocusedonoutcomes-basedbestpracticesthroughanalysis of themerits of prosthetic and orthotic device options currently available, not on thedevelopmentof new, or the improvementof existing, technology.The intent of the award is togenerate clinically useful evidence thatwill enhance and optimize patient outcomes. The FY17OPORPOPORAoffersfundingfortwoFundingLevels.ThefollowingaregeneralizeddescriptionsofthescopeofresearchappropriateforeachFundingLevel:FundingLevel1/NewInvestigator:Thislevelisfornewinvestigatorsonly,andmaysupportpilotresearchwithoutpreliminarydataor research that is already supported by preliminary data and has the potential to makesignificant advancements toward clinical translation. Specific eligibility details are provided inSection II.C,Eligibility Information.FundingLevel2:Research that is supportedbypreliminarydataandhasthepotentialtomakesignificantadvancementstowardclinicaltranslation.Awards:StandardGrants;AvailableFunding:$10,000,000

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ProposalDeadline:January18,2018ContactInformation:CDMRPHelpDesk:301-682-5507Email:help@eBRAP.org_______________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:BreastCancerResearchProgramInnovatorAwardAgency:DepartmentofDefenseCongressionallyDirectedMedicalResearchProgramsW81XWH-17-BCRP-INNOV2Website:http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/FY17-BCRP-IA.pdfBriefDescription:TheBCRPhaspreparedabriefoverview,TheBreastCancerLandscape,thatdescribeswhat is currentlyknownabout themostpertinent topics thatareconsistentwith theBCRP’s vision of ending breast cancer. Applicants are strongly urged to read and consider TheBreast Cancer Landscape before preparing their applications. The Landscapemay be found athttp://cdmrp.army.mil/bcrp/pdfs/bc_landscape.pdf

TheInnovatorAwardsupportsvisionaryindividualswhohavedemonstratedexceptionalcreativity, innovative work, and paradigm-shifting leadership in any field including, but notlimited to, breast cancer. The InnovatorAwardwill provide these individualswith the fundingandfreedomtopursuetheirmostnovel,visionary,high-riskideasthatcouldaccelerateprogressto endingbreast cancer. Because the intent of the InnovatorAwardmechanism is to recognizetheseremarkablycreativeandinnovativevisionaryindividuals,ratherthanprojects,thecentralfeatureoftheawardistheinnovativecontributionthatthePrincipalInvestigator(PI)canmaketowardendingbreastcancer.ThePIshouldhavearecordofchallengingthestatusquo,shiftingparadigmsby changinga fieldof researchorapproach topatient care, exhibitinghigh levelsofcreativity, and demonstrating promise for continued innovation in future work. These rareindividuals will be able to articulate a vision for ending breast cancer that challenges currentdogma and demonstrates an ability to look beyond tradition and convention. The PI is alsoexpectedtobeestablishedinhis/herfieldandhavedemonstratedsuccessatformingandleadingeffectivepartnerships and collaborations. To further thedevelopment of innovative individualsandsparkthegenerationofnovelideas,applicationsarerequiredtoincorporatethementoringofpromisingjuniorinvestigators.Experienceinbreastcancerresearchisnotrequired;however,theapplicationmust focusonbreastcancer,and thePImustmaintaina50%dedicationofhis/herfull-timeprofessionaleffortduringtheawardperiodtobreastcancerresearch.Thisprofessionaleffort in breast cancer research canbe through a combinationof this award andother currentsupport. Individuals from other disciplineswhowill apply novel concepts to breast cancer areencouraged to submit. The PI is expected to assemble a research team that will provide thenecessaryexpertiseandcollaborativeefforts towardaccomplishing the researchgoals.ThePI’sresearch team must include two or more breast cancer consumer advocates. As layrepresentatives, the consumer advocates must be individuals who have been diagnosed withbreast cancer and are actively involved in a breast cancer advocacy organization. Their roleshould be independent of their employment, and they cannot be employees of any of theorganizationsparticipatingintheapplication.Theconsumeradvocatesshouldhaveahighlevelofknowledge of current breast cancer issues and the necessary background or training in breastcancerresearchtocontributetotheproject.Theirroleshouldbefocusedonprovidingobjectiveinputontheresearchanditspotentialimpactforindividualswith,oratriskfor,breastcancer.Awards:StandardGrantsProposalDeadline:Pre-ApplicationSubmissionDeadline:5:00p.m.Easterntime(ET),September29,2017InvitationtoSubmitanApplication:November1,2017ApplicationSubmissionDeadline:11:59p.m.ET,December21,2017

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ConfidentialLettersofRecommendationSubmissionDeadline:5:00p.m.ET,December27,2017ContactInformation:CDMRPHelpDesk:301-682-5507Email:help@eBRAP.org

___________________________________________________________________________________DepartmentofEnergyGrantProgram: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_______________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:AdvancedPowerElectronicsDesignforSolarApplicationsAgency:DepartmentofEnergy DE-FOA-0001740Website: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaId53bdf98a-0c8e-4bc1-9a5c-81810df79f69BriefDescription:ThisFundingOpportunityAnnouncement(FOA)will fundresearchthatcanenablesignificantreductionsinthelifetimecostsofpowerelectronics(PE)forsolarphotovoltaic(PV)energythatalignwithmeetingtheSunShot2030goals,andlikewiseenableversatilecontrolfunctionalities to support grid integration of solar PV for enhanced grid services. Powerelectronicstechnologyisfundamentalforrenewableenergysystems,andespeciallyforsolarPVasthecriticallinkbetweensolarPVarraysandtheelectricgrid.In comparison to the state of the art, the SunShot Initiative seeks to fund early-stage solar PEresearchprojectstoenablethefollowingobjectives:1)Lowerthelifetimecostofresidential,commercial,andutility-scalesolarPVinverter/convertersolutions;2) Develop innovative modular, multi-purpose solar PV power electronics designs that offerenhancedservicesforimprovedlifetimevalueandlowergridintegrationcosts.TheeXCHANGEsystemiscurrentlydesignedtoenforceharddeadlinesforConceptPaperandFullApplication submissions. The APPLY and SUBMIT buttons automatically disable at the defined

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submissiondeadlines.Theintentionofthisdesignistoconsistentlyenforceastandarddeadlineforallapplicants.

Applicants that experience issues with submissions PRIOR to the FOA Deadline: In theeventthatanApplicantexperiencestechnicaldifficultieswithasubmission,theApplicantshouldcontact the eXCHANGE helpdesk for assistance (exchangehelp@hq.doe.gov). The eXCHANGEhelpdesk and/or the EERE eXCHANGE System Administrators will assist the Applicant inresolving all issues. Applicants that experience issues with submissions that result in a latesubmission: In the event that an Applicant experiences technical difficultieswith a submissionthat results in a late submission, the Applicant should contact the eXCHANGE helpdesk forassistance (exchangehelp@hq.doe.gov). The eXCHANGE helpdesk and/or EERE eXCHANGESystem Administrators will assist the Applicant in resolving all issues (including finalizing thesubmission on behalf of and with the Applicant's concurrence). DOE will only accept lateapplicationswhentheApplicanthasa)encounteredtechnicaldifficultiesbeyondtheircontrol;b)has contacted the helpdesk for assistance; and c) has submitted the application througheXCHANGEwithin24hoursoftheFOA'sposteddeadline.AnInformationalWebinarwillbeheldonThursday,September21st.Toregisterforthewebinar,please follow this link:https://doe.webex.com/doe/j.php?MTID=mee0e52f24b9aca5193609c1f50b05714Award:Upto$500,000;AvailableFunding:$24,000,000.LetterofIntent:ConceptPaperSubmissionDeadline:10/12/20175:00PMETProposalDeadline:FullApplicationSubmissionDeadline:12/15/20175:00PMETContactInformation:EERE-ExchangeSupport@Hq.Doe.Gov_______________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:High-Energy-DensityLaboratoryPlasmaScienceAgency:DepartmentofEnergy DE-FOA-0001801Website:https://science.energy.gov/~/media/grants/pdf/foas/2017/SC_FOA_0001801.pdfBriefDescription:TheFusionEnergySciences(FES)programoftheOfficeofScience(SC)andtheDefenseProgram (DP) of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), both of the U.S.DepartmentofEnergy(DOE), jointlyannouncetheirinterestsinreceivinggrantapplicationsfornew awards and grant renewals for research in the SC-NNSA Joint Program in High-EnergyDensity(HED) laboratoryplasmas.All individualsorgroupsplanningtosubmitapplicationsfornew or renewal funding in Fiscal Year 2018 should submit in response to this FundingOpportunityAnnouncement(FOA).Thespecificareasofinterestare:

1.HEDHydrodynamics2.Radiation-DominatedDynamicsandMaterialProperties3.MagnetizedHEDPlasmaPhysics4.NonlinearOpticsofPlasmasandLaser-PlasmaInteractions5.RelativisticHEDPlasmasandIntenseBeamPhysics6.WarmDenseMatter7.High-Z,MultiplyIonizedHEDAtomicPhysics8.DiagnosticsforHEDLaboratoryPlasmas.

Award:Upto$500,000;AvailableFunding:$24,000,000.LetterofIntent:Required;Deadline:October1,2017ProposalDeadline:November15,2017

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ContactInformation:Dr.KramerU.Akli,OfficeofScience301-903-2943;Kramer.Akli@science.doe.gov_______________________________________________________________________________________GrantProgram:FossilFuelLarge-ScalePilotsAgency:DepartmentofEnergy DE-FOA-0001788Website:https://www.fedconnect.net/FedConnect/PublicPages/PublicSearch/Public_Opportunities.aspxBrief Description: This FOA seeks applications for projects to design, construct, and operatelarge-scale pilots of transformational coal technologies aimed at enabling step changeimprovements in coalpowered systemperformance, efficiency, and costof electricity.TheFOAwillbecarriedoutinthreephases,withadown-selectbetweenphases.PhaseI,Feasibility,willbeaimed at supporting recipients’ efforts to secure team commitments, including host sites andrecipient cost share forPhase II, update thepreliminary cost estimateand schedule fordesign,construction, and operation, and complete an environmental information volume. Projectsselected for Phase II, Design, will complete a Front End Engineering Design study, secureconstruction-operationcost share funding, andcomplete theNationalEnvironmentalPolicyActprocess.Finally,atleasttwoprojectswillbeselectedforPhaseIII,Construction-Operation,whichwill support construction and operation of the large-scale pilot facilities. Any recipientsproceeding to Phase IIIwill be required to utilize domestic coal and/or domestic coal-derivedfuelsintheoperationperiod.ApplicantstoPhaseIwhoplantoprimarilyuseotherfuelsourcesduring operations will be judged non-responsive.While only detailed Phase I applications arebeingsolicitedatthistime,informationrelatingtopreliminaryplanstocarryoutPhasesIIandIIIwillberequiredtoassessthepotentialviabilityoftheoverallproject.Award: EERE expects tomake approximately $2,500,000 of Federal funding available for newawardsunderthisFOA,subjecttotheavailabilityofappropriatedfunds.EEREanticipatesmakingapproximately1-2awardsunderthisFOA.EEREmayissueone,multiple,ornoawards.Individualawardsmayvarybetween$1,250,000and$2,500,000.ProposalDeadline:October19,2017ContactInformation:RaelynnHonkusRaelynn.Honkus@netl.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 Sciences

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Informatics 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.SelectListofOpenProgramElements6.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 requested

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information.QuestionswithregardtorespondingtothisNRAmaybeaddressedtothecontactsreferencedinthefullsolicitationdocument.ThisisabroadagencyannouncementasspecifiedinFAR 6.102 (d)(2). Notwithstanding the posting of this opportunity at FedBizOpps.gov,nspires.nasaprs.com,orGrants.gov,NASAreservestherighttodeterminetheappropriateawardinstrumentforeachproposalselectedpursuanttothisannouncement.Awards:TBAResponseDeadline:December15,2017Contact:Dr.FrancisChiaramonte,ProgramScientistforPhysicalSciencesfrancis.p.chiaramonte@nasa.govPhone:202-358-0693

_________________________________________________________________________________________________NationalEndowmentofHumanitiesGrantProgram:SummerAwardsAgency:NationalEndowmentofHumanitiesWebsite:https://www.neh.gov/grants/research/summer-stipendsBriefDescription:SummerStipendssupport individualspursuingadvancedresearchthat isofvaluetohumanitiesscholars,generalaudiences,orboth.Eligibleprojectsusuallyresultinarticles,monographs,books,digitalmaterialsandpublications,archaeologicalsitereports,translations,oreditions. Projects must not result solely in the collection of data; instead they must alsoincorporateanalysisandinterpretation.

SummerStipendssupportcontinuousfull-timeworkonahumanitiesprojectforaperiodoftwoconsecutivemonths.SummerStipendssupportprojectsatanystageofdevelopment.Awards:$6,000stipend.ProposalDeadline:September27,2017forProjectsBeginningMay2018Contact:ContactNEH’sDivisionofResearchProgramsat202-606-8200orstipends@neh.gov

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SpencerFoundationGrantProgram:SmallResearchGrantsProgramAgency:SpencerFoundationWebsite:http://www.spencer.org/small-research-grants-program-statementBriefDescription:TheSmallResearchGrantsprogramisintendedtosupporteducationresearchprojectswithbudgetsof$50,000orless.InkeepingwiththeSpencerFoundation’smission,thisprogram aims to fund academic work that will contribute to the improvement of education,broadly conceived.Historically, theworkwehave funded through thesegrantshas spanned, a rangeof topicsanddisciplines,includingeducation,psychology,sociology,economics,history,andanthropology,andtheyemployawiderangeofresearchmethods.Thefollowingexamplesofrecentlyfundedsmallgrantsillustratethediversityofwhatwesupport:

• anexperimentalstudyofhowcollegestudentsusevisualrepresentationsinsolvingmathproblems

• a study exploring the process of racial and rural identity formation among AfricanAmericanhigh-schoolstudentswhoattenddefactosegregatedschoolsintheruralSouth

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• a mixed-methods study focusing on the different types of knowledge novice andexperiencedteachersdrawoninteachingforreadingcomprehension

Awards:Upto$50,000ProposalDeadline:November1,2017Contact:Formoreinformation,pleasealsocontactEricBlitz,AssociateDirectorforDevelopmentCorporateandFoundationRelations,eric.blitz@njit.edu

____________________________________________________________________________________BrightFocusFoundationGrantProgram:ResearchGrantsandFellowshipsAgency:BrightFocusFoundationWebsite:https://www.brightfocus.org/grants/types-grantsBriefDescription:Alzheimer'sDiseaseResearchProgram:TheADRprogramofferstwotypesofawards:

StandardAwardsThe standard award provides significant funding for researchers who have alreadygenerated some amount of preliminary data, but are often required to demonstrateadditional,significantprogressbeforetheycanapplytogovernmentalorindustrialfundingagencies.

• AwardAmount:$300,000• Duration:3years

PostdoctoralFellowshipAwardsPostdoctoral fellowshipawardsare intended foryoung researchers in their final stagesofmentoredtraining.Theseawardsfundprojects inanestablishedlaboratorythatwillserveasthebasisfortheapplicant'sownindependentresearchcareer.

• AwardAmount:$150,000• Duration:2years

MacularDegenerationResearchProgramStandardAwardsThe standard award provides significant funding for researchers who have alreadygenerated some amount of preliminary data, but are often required to demonstrateadditional,significantprogressbeforetheycanapplytogovernmentalorindustrialfundingagencies.

• Maximumawardvalue:$160,000• Maximumduration:2years

NationalGlaucomaResearchProgramStandardAwardsThe standard award provides significant funding for researchers who have alreadygenerated some amount of preliminary data, but are often required to demonstrateadditional,significantprogressbeforetheycanapplytogovernmentalorindustrialfundingagencies.

• AwardAmount:$150,000• MaximumDuration:2years

ProposalDeadline:ApplicationdeadlinesforBrightFocusresearchgrantsvarybyprogram.Youcansignuptoreceivenotificationsofnewrequestforproposal(RFP)announcementsandapplicationdeadlines.

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Deadline:Alzheimer'sDiseaseResearchGrantsDuedate:October18,2017Duetothelargevolumeofproposalsreceived,wenolongeracceptproposalsthataremailedoremailedtothefoundation.Youmustapplyonline.Deadline:MacularDegenerationResearchGrants

• LetterofIntentFY18:DueJuly11,2017• FullapplicationsFY18(byinvitationonly):DueNovember1,2017

Note:Alldeadlinesare11:59p.m.EST(Washington,D.C.)onthedayofthedeadline.Contact:Formoreinformation,pleasealsocontactEricBlitz,AssociateDirectorforDevelopmentCorporateandFoundationRelations,eric.blitz@njit.eduIfyouareconsideringaresearchopportunity that fallsoutsideof themechanisms listedbelow,BrightFocusinvitesyoutoscheduleatimetodiscussyourideaswiththeScientificAffairsstaff

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GrantProgram:WhitehallFoundationResearchGrantsinNeurobiologyAgency:WhitehallFoundationWebsite:http://www.whitehall.org/about/Brief Description:TheWhitehall Foundation, through itsprogramof grants andgrants-in-aid,assistsscholarlyresearchinthelifesciences.ItistheFoundation'spolicytoassistthosedynamicareas of basic biological research that are not heavily supported by Federal Agencies or otherfoundations with specialized missions. In order to respond to the changing environment, theWhitehallFoundationperiodicallyreassessestheneedforfinancialsupportbythevariousfieldsofbiologicalresearch.

The Foundation emphasizes the support of young scientists at the beginning of theircareers and productive senior scientists who wish to move into new fields of interest.Consideration is given,however, to applicantsof all ages.The chief criteria for support are thequalityandcreativityoftheresearchaswellasthecommitmentofthePrincipalInvestigator(aminimum timeallocationof20% is required).Theprincipal investigatormustholdno less thanthe position of assistant professor, or the equivalent, in order to participate in the applicationprocess. The applicant need not be in a tenure track position but must be an independentresearcher and have Principal Investigator status at his/her institution, usually construed ashavinglabspaceindependentofanotherPrincipalInvestigator.

The Foundation does not award funds to investigatorswho have substantial existing orpotential support, even if it is for an unrelated purpose. Applicationsmay be held in abeyanceuntiltheresultsofotherfundingdecisionsaredetermined.Whileitisdifficulttoassignaspecificdollar amount to this policy and each case is unique, the Foundation currently defines"substantial"asapproximately$200,000peryear(includingbothdirectandindirectexpensebutexcludingthePrincipalInvestigator'ssalary).

The Foundation is currently interested in basic research in neurobiology, defined asfollows:Invertebrateandvertebrate(excludingclinical)neurobiology,specificallyinvestigationsofneuralmechanismsinvolvedinsensory,motor,andothercomplexfunctionsofthewholeorganismas these relate to behavior. The overall goal should be to better understandbehavioral output orbrainmechanismsofbehavior.

TheFoundationdoesnot support research focusedprimarilyondisease(s)unless itwillalsoprovideinsightsintonormalfunctioning.

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Awards:Researchgrantsnormallyrangefrom$30,000to$75,000peryear.The Grants-in-Aid program is designed for researchers at the assistant professor level whoexperiencedifficulty in competing for research fundsbecause theyhavenot yet become firmlyestablished.Grants-in-Aidcanalsobemadetoseniorscientists.Allapplicationswillbejudgedonthe scientificmerit and innovativeaspectsof theproposal, aswell asonpastperformanceandevidence of the applicant’s continued productivity. Grants-in-Aid are awarded for a one-yearperiodanddonotexceed$30,000.ApplicationProcess:http://www.whitehall.org/applying/ProposalDeadline:

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LetterofIntentdeadline January15 April15 October1IssuanceofApplicationmaterials April1 July1 December15Applicationdeadline June1 September1 February15NotificationofGrantawards August15 December1 May15Contact:Formoreinformation,pleasealsocontactEricBlitz,AssociateDirectorforDevelopmentCorporateandFoundationRelations,eric.blitz@njit.edu

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AmericanAssociationforCancerResearchGrantProgram:AACRNextGenGrantsforTransformativeCancerResearchAgency:AmericanAssociationforCancerResearchWebsite:http://www.aacr.org/Funding/Pages/Funding-Detail.aspx?ItemID=48#.Waye8xPyv-aBriefDescription:TheAACRNextGenGrantsforTransformativeCancerResearchrepresenttheAACR's flagship funding initiative to stimulate highly innovative research from younginvestigators. This grant mechanism is intended to promote and support creative, paradigm-shiftingcancerresearchthatmaynotbefundedthroughconventionalchannels.Itisexpectedthatthesegrantswillcatalyzesignificantscientificdiscoveriesandhelptalentedyounginvestigatorsgainscientificindependence.

The proposed research must represent a highly innovative approach to a majorcontemporarychallengeincancerresearch.Thefundedprojectsmusthavethepotentialtoleadtogroundbreakingdiscoveriesinthefield,andtransformourunderstandingofthetumorigenesisprocessand/orourabilitytotreat,detect,orpreventcancer.Theresearchcanbeinanyareaofbasic,translational,orclinicalscience.

Thegrantsprovide$450,000overthreeyearsforexpensesrelatedtotheresearchproject,whichmay include salary and benefits of the grant recipient, postdoctoral or clinical researchfellows,graduatestudents(includingtuitioncosts),andresearchassistants,research/laboratorysupplies,equipment,travelapplicabletotheresearchproject,publicationchargesformanuscriptsthatpertaindirectlytothefundedproject,otherresearchexpenses,andindirectcosts.Awards:$450,000for3years;3awardsLetterofIntent:Required;Deadline:September22,2017ProposalDeadline:January8,2018

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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 sharedinformationtechnology(IT),andimprovingthetimelinessofgrantcloseout.

FY17wasaclear testimonyofwhat theNJITcommunitycanachieveworkingasa team. InFY17,515proposalsweresubmittedtoexternalfundingagencies.SincethepilotphaserolledoutinOctober2017,315proposalsweresubmittedthroughStreamlyne.AlthoughthereweresomeissuesatthebeginningwiththeSystemtoSystem(S2S)submissions,todayweareabletosubmit99%S2Swithnoerrorsduetosystem.Currentlywehavecustomizedthesysteminthefollowingareas:

• Abletodownloadthepackagewithallforms–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

Thefollowingvideosarebeingpostedonthewebsite:

§ Howtosearchforaproposalthatisinroute§ Differenceinbetween"PrimeSponsorCode"and"SponsorCode"§ HowtoselectanRRBudget,RRSub-awardorModularBudget§ Howtoaddastudent/summary§ Participantsupportcategories§ Suppliesspecificcategorymaterials§ HowtocreateaModularBudget

In addition,most Frequently AskedQuestion (FAQs) from PIs are postedwith answers on thesamewebsiteas 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

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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__________________________________________________________________________________________