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FEDERAL NATIONAL-SECURITY RESEARCH GRANT OPPORTUNITIES (As of April 13, 2007) [ Listed by Sponsoring Agency and Close-out Date ]
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DoD)
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (DoT)
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Federal National-Security Funding Opportunities Department of Defense
The Army will be soliciting proposals for pathogen/toxin concentration systems . The systems must be regulatory compliant, robust, and highly effective at a reasonable cost. Successful candidates must have a clear path to regulatory approval, production and end user utility. Full and partial solutions will be considered and evaluated. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD19/W911NF%2D06%2DR%2D0002/listing.html The Air Force is soliciting proposals for basic and applied research in support of the Air Force Defense Research Sciences Program . The solicitation highlights numerous research areas organized and managed under four scientific directorates: (1) aerospace and materials sciences, (2) physics and electronics, chemistry and life sciences, and (3) mathematics and space sciences. Proposals involving two or more partners from academia, industry and Air Force organizations are encouraged. Grant, cooperative agreement and contract awards are anticipated. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFOSR/AFOSR%2DBAA%2D2006%2D1/listing.html The Air Force is soliciting white papers for advanced biosciences research . Technologies are sought in five areas: (1) applied biotechnology, (2) fatigue countermeasures, (3) aircrew performance and protection, (4) biomechanics, and (5) counterproliferation. Approximately $49 million over fiscal years 2005-10 is expected to be available for awards having a project period of up to three years. Eligibility is unrestricted. White papers may be submitted at any time until Oct. 31, 2009. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA%2D05%2D02%2DHE/listing.html The Air Force is soliciting white papers for R&D in warfighter interface technologies . Research will primarily be focused in five areas: (1) battlespace visualization, (2) system control interfaces, (3) cognitive systems, (4) collaborative interfaces, and (5) battlespace acoustics. Approximately $25 million is expected to be available over fiscal years 2004-09. Eligibility is unrestricted. White papers may be submitted at any time until Sept. 30, 2009. More information is available at: http://www.fbo.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA%2D04%2D06%2DHE/listing.html
Department
of Energy (DOE)
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) DHS also will be soliciting proposals for development of 26 R&D prototypes under its Rapid Technology Application Program . Areas of interest include explosives detection, chemical and biological countermeasures protection, law enforcement, threat assessment and vulnerability testing, critical infrastructure protection, borders and transportation security, emergency preparedness and response, and cyber security. The project period is expected to be 6-18 months. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/DHS-DR/OCPO/DHS-OCPO/BAA05%2D10%2DRTAP/listing.html
Federal
(National Security) Research Funding Opportunities The Air Force is soliciting white papers for research on the effects of directed energy technologies and non-lethal weapons on human and animals. Approximately $24.9 million is expected to be available for awards ranging from $25,000 to $2 million. Awards may have a project period of up two years. Eligibility is unrestricted. White papers may be submitted at any time until Sept. 30, 2009. For more information, visit: http://www1.eps.gov/spg/USAF/AFMC/AFRLWRS/BAA%2D05%2D05%2DHE/listing.html The Department of the
Army will be soliciting proposals for research and development
projects in combating terrorism. Mission areas include (1) chemical, biological,
radiological and nuclear countermeasures, (2) investigative support and
forensics, (3) physical security and (4) training technology development.
All sources capable of satisfying the government's needs will be eligible
to submit proposals. More information is available at: http://www2.eps.gov/spg/USA/USAMC/DAAD05/W91CRB-05-T-0036/listing.html
Federal Funding Opportunities Department
of Agriculture (USDA) USDA invites
applications for the FY 2005 National Research Initiative Competitive
Grants program. This program supports research, extension, and education
grants that address key problems of national, regional and multi-state
importance in sustaining all components of agriculture. Approximately
$150 million is expected to be available for awards of up to five years
in duration. Of this amount, at least 80 percent will be available for
research projects, with the remaining funds anticipated for integrated
projects. Eligible for research projects are state agricultural experiment
stations, colleges and universities, other research institutions and organizations,
federal agencies, national laboratories, private organizations or corporations,
and individuals. Application deadlines vary by program. For more information,
visit: http://www.fedgrants.gov/Applicants/USDA/CSREES/OEP/USDA-GRANTS-090304-001/listing.html
Department of Defense
The Department of the
Army is soliciting white papers for applied research in land mine
and improvised explosive devices detection and eutralization technologies.
This includes advanced technology programs for land mine detection such
as integration and evaluation of infrared sensors, electro-optics, laser
physics, hyperspectral analysis; target recognition; and radar, chemical,
nuclear, acoustic sensor technologies and avionic systems on hand-held,
airborne, ground and countermine system/sensors platforms. One or more
contract awards having a project period of three years are anticipated.
Eligibility is unrestricted. White papers are due Jan. 10, April 10, July
10 and Oct. 10, annually. The solicitation will remain open until Sept.
30, 2007. More information is available at: https://abop.monmouth.army.mil/busopor27.nsf/all/W909MY4-R-0024
The Navy also is soliciting proposals for fire protection research and development in seven task areas: (1) fire extinguishing agents or delivery systems; (2) fire hazard analysis or passive fire safety; (3) small and large scale fire tests; (4) fire fighting training and tactics; (5) fire protection in submarines and other enclosed spaces; (6) simulated propellant-induced fires; and (7) total ship survivability tests and remote damage control. One award having a 12-month performance period, with four possible option years, is anticipated. All responsible sources may submit a proposal, however, this is a 100 percent small business set-aside. More information is available at: http://www1.eps.gov/spg/DON/ONR/N00173/N00173-04-R-HA05/listing.html
National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF is soliciting proposals for funding to support university-industry cooperative research programs in the mathematical sciences. Approximately $1 million is expected to be available for 10 awards distributed across the four fellowship opportunities detailed below. All awardees must be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the U.S. Proposals are due June 2, annually. For more information, visit: http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf05504
University-Industry Postdoctoral Research Fellowships provide opportunities for recent doctoral recipients to broaden their knowledge, experience, and perspectives by exposing them to industrial environments and for industry to interact with talented researchers who are beginning their careers. Postdoctoral research fellows must be eligible to be appointed as a research associate or assistant professor at the institution submitting the proposal; have earned a Ph.D. in one of the mathematical sciences supported by the Division of Mathematical Sciences http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?gp;
have held the Ph.D. for no more than seven years as of Jan. 1 of the year
of the award; have not held a tenured position at any academic institution
as of the date of the award; and have not previously held any NSF postdoctoral
fellowship. Approximately $111,000 is expected to be available for an
award having a 24-month duration; cost-sharing of $40,000 is required.
University-Industry
Senior Research Fellowships provide partial sabbatical support
for university faculty to conduct research in an industrial environment
and for industrial mathematical scientists to contribute to the higher
education enterprise. Senior research fellows must be a faculty member
or hold a tenured position at the academic institution submitting the
proposal; have earned a Ph.D. in one of the mathematical sciences supported
by the Division of Mathematical Sciences http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?gp;
and make a commitment to return to the home institution for a minimum
of one year following the fellowship tenure. Awards of up to to $60,000
for a 12-month duration may be made; cost-sharing is required. NSF
is soliciting proposals for research under the National Space Weather
Program. This multi-agency federal research program seeks to mitigate
the adverse effects of space weather to achieve timely, accurate and reliable
space environment observations, specifications and forecasts. Approximately
$1.5 million is expected to be available for 10-20 awards. The categories
of proposers identified in the Grant Proposal Guide http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?gpg
are eligible to submit proposals, which are due Jan. 16, annually. More
information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf05508
NSF is soliciting proposals for Mathematical Sciences Postdoctoral Research Fellowships. These fellowships support future leaders in the mathematical sciences by enabling them to participate in research environments that will impact their future scientific development. Awardees may select either a research fellowship or research instructorship. Approximately $3.8 million is expected to be available for 30-35 awards. Applicants who are U.S. citizens, nationals or legally admitted permanent resident aliens may not have held the doctoral degree more than two years as of Jan. 1 of the year of the award. Fellows must affiliate with institutions or organizations. Proposals are annually due the third Wednesday in October, beginning in 2005. More information is available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf05510
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DoD)
The Air Force Research
Laboratory (AFRL) has released a five-year,
The Department of
the Navy also is soliciting proposals to develop
The Ohio State University Research Foundation Grant Opportunities
The following information is compiled in conjunction with Grants Office. For additional grants information, including many not focused on homeland security, visit www.grantsoffice.com. Ludwick Family Foundation Grants Deadline: Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Deadline: Integrated Helicopter Design Tools Deadline: Research and Technology Development Deadline: Deadline: First Responder Counter- Terrorism Training Assistance Deadline: Source: Grants Office, www.grantsoffice.com
Grant Opportunities This information is compiled in conjunction with Grants Office http://www.grantsoffice.com. For additional grants information, including many not focused on homeland security, visit www.grantsoffice.com.
National
Institute of Justice Domestic Anti-Terrorism Technology Development Program Summary: The purpose of the
program is to support the development of counter terrorism technologies,
assist in the development of standards for those Technologies, and work
with state and local jurisdictions to identify particular areas of vulnerability
to terrorist acts and be better prepared to respond if such acts occur.
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