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This solicitation provides an opportunity for scientists to undertake significant studies responsive to NASA’s and the Science Mission Directorate’s science objectives (http://nasascience.nasa.gov/about-us/science-strategy) and the NASA Earth Science Research objectives (http://nasascience.nasa.gov/earth-science) through the use of data and derived products from two of the EOS satellites, namely Terra and Aqua, and their measurement sensors. It represents a continuation of the research aspects of the EOS Instrument Teams for these satellites, emphasizes new opportunities for scientists to analyze and exploit EOS data, as well as develop new products by combining multisensor and multiplatform data or by developing an innovative approach to data retrievals. This solicitation offers investigators an opportunity to conduct integrative research projects using the data and products resulting from these satellites and to become involved in the utilization of EOS data to provide answers to NASA's Earth Science Research questions (http://nasascience.nasa.gov/earth-science/big_question_list). |
Mon, 05/20/2013 |
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The Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE, www.globe.gov) Program is an important element of NASA’s commitment to promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education among the youth of the United States and worldwide and to enhancing its international collaboration through the peaceful use of space. The Earth Science Division of NASA’s Science Mission Directorate solicits proposals for an organization or a consortium of organizations to host the GLOBE Implementation Office and collaborate with NASA in the implementation of GLOBE, with the objective of strengthening the programmatic support for GLOBE and enhancing the value of GLOBE to its worldwide community of Partners, Students, Teachers, and Scientists (referred to as the GLOBE community hereafter).
The GLOBE Implementation Office (GIO) shall perform functions related to GLOBE science, education, evaluation, and communication, as well as other functions supporting the GLOBE community. These functions include, but are not limited to, the following: (1) GLOBE community engagement and development; (2) Operation and analysis of GLOBE resources and activities; (3) GLOBE community coordination services; (4) GLOBE Help Desk operation |
Mon, 05/20/2013 |
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The methyl bromide transitions program addresses the immediate needs and the costs of transition that have resulted from the scheduled phase-out of the pesticide methyl bromide. Methyl bromide has been a pest and disease control tactic critical to pest management systems for decades for soilborne and postharvest pests. The program focuses on integrated commercial-scale research on methyl bromide alternatives and associated extension activity that will foster the adoption of these solutions. Projects should cover a broad range of new methodologies, technologies, systems, and strategies for controlling economically important pests for which methyl bromide has been the only effective pest control option. Research projects must address commodities with critical issues and include a focused economic analysis of the cost of implementing the transition on a commercial scale. |
Tue, 05/21/2013 |
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The purpose of this BAA is to solicit proposals that focus on one or more of the following areas of interest: 1. Modernize Toxicology to Enhance Product Safety; 2. Stimulate Innovation in Clinical Evaluations and Personalized Medicine to Improve Product Development and Patient Outcomes; 3. Support New Approaches to Improve Product Manufacturing and Quality; 4. Ensure FDA Readiness to Evaluate Innovative Emerging Technologies; 5. Harness Diverse Data through Information Sciences to Improve Health Outcomes; 6.Implement a New Prevention-Focused Food Safety System to Protect Public Health; and, 7. Facilitate Development of Medical Countermeasures to Protect Against Threats to U.S. and Global Health and Security. |
Wed, 05/22/2013 |
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Letter of Intent NOT required for this Program Area. Rural community issues center around economic opportunity and development, entrepreneurship, health and well-being. The 2007 Census of Agriculture indicates small and mid-sized farms, with less than $500,000 in annual sales, dominate rural landscapes and account for over 95 percent of all farming operations and significantly contribute to rural family life and household incomes as well as local, state, and regional economies. But challenges exist for rural communities; between 2000 and 2009, nonmetro median incomes fell 2 percent and poverty rates rose from 13.4 to 16.6 percent.
The agricultural and forestry sectors also increasingly face major challenges in providing agricultural products of food, feed, fiber and fuel for a growing worldwide population. To overcome the challenges of rural quality of life and agricultural production, while maintaining a long-term sustainable agricultural system, continued research and development of innovative ideas, strategies and new technologies are needed. The challenges are multi-faceted and complex. To adequately assess and understand them we need to consider social, behavioral, economic, physical, environmental, institutional, or other factors contributing to or arising from these challenges. Given these opportunities and challenges, the primary goal of this priority area is to promote economically, socially, and environmentally sustainable agriculture and resilient rural communities. The objectives of this program area are to:
- Satisfy human food, feed, and fiber needs;
- Enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base;
- Sustain the economic viability of agriculture and rural communities; and
- Enhance the quality of life of farmers, farm workers, and the rural communities.
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Wed, 05/22/2013 |
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The Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. This solicitation features two mechanisms for support of student research: (1) REU Sites are based on independent proposals to initiate and conduct projects that engage a number of students in research. REU Sites may be based in a single discipline or academic department or may offer interdisciplinary or multi-department research opportunities with a coherent intellectual theme. Proposals with an international dimension are welcome. (2) REU Supplements may be included as a component of proposals for new or renewal NSF grants or cooperative agreements or may be requested for ongoing NSF-funded research projects. |
Fri, 05/24/2013 |
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USAID/Ghana is designing a follow on Trade and Agricultural (GTA) activity as part of the Feed the Future initiative (FtF). This program will follow the present FtF value chain project (ADVANCE) Program as the primary mechanism for value chain support under USAID/Ghana’s Feed the Future strategy, with the objective of developing sustainable, private sector driven agricultural transformation that will increase rural household incomes. USAID is seeking the public as well as the larger development community to review and comment on the attached DRAFT Program Description. These comments will be helpful as we finalize this program description. |
Fri, 05/24/2013 |
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The Keck Foundation seeks to support outstanding basic research in science, engineering and medicine that will have a significant impact in solving complex issues and problems. The Foundation strives to fund endeavors that are distinctive and novel in their approach.
Keck encourages projects that are high-risk with the potential for transformative impact. "High-risk" comprises a number of factors, including questions that push the edge of the field, present unconventional approaches to intransient problems, or challenge the prevailing paradigm. "Transformative" may mean creation of a new field of research, development of new instrumentation enabling observations not previously possible, or discovery of knowledge that challenges prevailing perspectives. |
Tue, 05/28/2013 |
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The EMP assists U.S. entities in developing, maintaining, or expanding exports of U.S. agricultural commodities and products by funding activities that improve emerging markets' food and rural business systems, including reducing potential trade barriers in such markets. The EMP is intended primarily to support export market development efforts of the private sector, but EMP resources may also be used to assist public organizations.
All U.S. agricultural commodities, except tobacco, are eligible for consideration. Agricultural product(s) should be comprised of at least 50 percent U.S. origin content by weight, exclusive of added water, to be eligible for funding. Proposals that seek support for multiple commodities are also eligible. EMP funding may only be used to develop, maintain, or expand emerging markets for U.S. agricultural commodities
and products through generic activities. EMP funding may not be used to support the export of another country's products to the United States, or to promote the development of a foreign economy as a primary
objective. |
Tue, 05/28/2013 |
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QSP is designed to encourage the development and expansion of export markets for U.S. agricultural commodities by assisting U.S. entities in providing commodity samples to potential foreign importers to promote a better understanding and appreciation for the high quality of U.S. agricultural commodities.
QSP participants will be responsible for procuring (or arranging for the procurement of) commodity samples, exporting the samples, and providing the on-site technical assistance necessary to facilitate successful use of the samples by importers. Participants that are funded under this announcement may seek reimbursement from QSP for the sample purchase price, the cost of transporting the samples domestically to the port of export, and then to the foreign port or point of entry. Transportation costs from the foreign port or point of entry to the final destination will not be eligible for reimbursement. CCC will not reimburse the costs incidental to purchasing and transporting samples, for example, inspection or documentation fees. Although providing technical assistance is required for all projects, QSP will not reimburse the costs of providing technical assistance. A QSP participant will be reimbursed after CCC reviews its reimbursement claim and determines that the claim is complete. |
Tue, 05/28/2013 |
