External RFPs Related to Water

Funding opportunities are listed below by due dates. Click on the month link below to view requests for proposals (RFPs) due that month or scroll through the list. For additional funding opportunities see MSU resources and links for finding funding.

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Deadlines in August 2008

NSF Advances in Biological Informatics
The Advances in Biological Informatics program seeks to support research that enables investigators to make use of biological data and information for the discovery of new knowledge and the advancement of the field of biology. The Program supports a range of activities along a continuum, from the formative, theoretical development of new algorithms, data structures, and tools specific to the curation of biological information, through the development of new information resources to the enhancement of established resources needed by whole communities of biological researchers. However, the highest priority of the ABI program as reflected in this solicitation is on supporting proposals that address the formative stages of this continuum. Examples include new tools which scale well to complex biological data, theoretical research on data structures, design of easy-to-use interfaces and tools for data input, manipulation, analysis and extraction, and planning and prototype development of new types of biological data- or knowledge-bases. Research supported by ABI must lead to the solution of problems in biology. Multidisciplinary research is encouraged and requires prior coordination with the program manager. Proposals due August 12, 2008 Link to RFP>>

NASA NSPIRES Terrestrial Ecology
The goal of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Terrestrial Ecology research is to improve understanding of the structure and function of global terrestrial ecosystems, their interactions with the atmosphere and hydrosphere, and their role in the cycling of the major biogeochemical elements and water. This program of research addresses variability in terrestrial ecosystems, how terrestrial ecosystems and biogeochemical cycles respond to and affect global environmental change. Non-required notices of intent are due by August 13, 2008. The deadline for submission of proposals is October 2, 2008. Link to RFP>>

John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Program on Global Security and Sustainability
The central goal for Conservation and Sustainable Development grantmaking in the Lower Mekong is to ensure that its biodiversity is protected across large conservation landscapes. Letters of Intent due Aug 15, 2008 Link to RFP>>

NSF Decision, Risk and Management Sciences
The Decision, Risk and Management Sciences program supports scientific research directed at increasing the understanding and effectiveness of decision making by individuals, groups, organizations, and society. Disciplinary and interdisciplinary research, doctoral dissertation research, and workshops are funded in the areas of judgment and decision making; decision analysis and decision aids; risk analysis, perception, and communication; societal and public policy decision making; management science and organizational design. The program also supports small grants for exploratory research of a time-critical or high-risk, potentially transformative nature (see Small Grants for Exploratory Research.) Proposals due Aug 18, 2008 Link to RFP>>

Education - Ocean Exploration Omnibus, NOAA
In prior years, OE has funded the development of educational products to enable teachers to bring NOAA science into classrooms throughout the country. With this announcement, OE is seeking proposals that will facilitate the use of NOAA science in formal and informal education environments by extending the use of existing OE education products, located on its Web site http:// oceanexplorer.noaa.gov, in school districts and other learning centers throughout the country. OE is seeking pre-proposals and full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA's Strategic Plan (http:// www.nrc.noaa.gov), to further ocean science education and ocean literacy. It is anticipated that a total of approximately $300,000 will be available through this Ocean Exploration Education announcement. Only ocean education proposals will be funded, any other kind of project will not be reviewed. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Ocean Explorer Web site (http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov) to familiarize themselves with past and present OE-funded activities. Preproposal due August 29; proposal due October 21 Link to RFP>>

Marine Archaeology - Ocean Exploration Omnibus, NOAA
Proposals for exploration and discovery of significant maritime heritage sites are the priority. Submerged, previously subaerial, landscapes, shipwrecks, and other maritime cultural sites are typical focus subjects of the program. Proposals will emphasize the early phases of field archaeology: searching, locating, evaluating or inventorying sites. This Announcement does not invite proposals to support later phases of archaeological research, such as intensive site excavations, and major conservation projects. All applicants must convincingly describe: The archaeological significance of their site(s), and their importance to human history; how their research fits within the realm of exploration; why their methodologies are innovative and make the most economical use of current marine technology. OE is seeking pre-proposals and full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA's Strategic Plan (http://www.nrc.noaa.gov), to search, investigate, and document marine archaeological resources. OE is seeking proposals for exploration and discovery of significant maritime heritage sites, including submerged, previously subaerial, landscapes, shipwrecks, aircraft, and other maritime cultural sites. Competitive OE proposals will be bold, innovative and interdisciplinary in their approach and objectives. Proposals will emphasize the early phases of field archaeology: searching, locating, evaluating or inventorying sites. Marine Archaeology projects may be conducted in any of the world's oceans, coasts or Great Lakes regions, on any suitable platform, vessel or other charter. It is anticipated that a total of approximately $400,000 will be available through this announcement. Only marine archaeology proposals will be funded. Any other kind of project will not be reviewed. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Ocean Explorer Web site (http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov) to familiarize themselves with past and present OE-funded activities. Background on how to apply and the required proposal cover sheets are accessible through the OE Office Web site at http://www.explore.noaa.gov/opportunity/ welcome.html. The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAAs mission support goal of: Ecosystems--Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management. Full proposal submissions for non-Federal applicants must be submitted through Grants.gov. Federal applicants or applicants without Internet access may submit hard-copies to: ATTN: Dr. Nicolas Alvarado, Proposal Manager, NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration & Research, SSMC III, 10th Floor, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. No E-mail or facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted. Preproposal due August 29; proposal due October 21 Link to RFP>>

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National Coastal and Estuarine Research and Technology Program, NOAA
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) seeks to establish a national estuarine research and technology program which operates in partnership with the National Estuarine Research Reserve System (NERRS). Funds will be used to conduct collaborative research and transform the best available science into practical innovative tools that coastal managers can use to detect, prevent, and reverse the impacts of coastal pollution and habitat degradation. Additionally, the program will provide coastal and estuarine managers a better understanding of what tools are available, how well they work, and how best to apply them to detect, prevent, and reverse the impacts of coastal pollution and habitat degradation. Proposals due September 9 Link to RFP>>

NSF Environmental Implications of Emerging Technologies
The Environmental Implications of Emerging Technologies program provides support to develop and test the environmental effects of new technologies. Fundamental and basic research is sought to establish and understand outcomes as a result of the implementation of new technologies such as nanotechnology, biotechnology, and information technology. The program also supports research on the development and refinement of sensors and sensor network technologies that can be used to measure a wide variety of physical, chemical, and biological properties of interest in characterizing, monitoring, and understanding environmental impacts. Proposals due Sept 15, 2008 Link to RFP>>

NSF Environmental Sustainability
The Environmental Sustainability program supports engineering research with the goal of promoting sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being and that are also compatible with sustaining natural (environmental) systems - - which provide ecological services vital for human survival. The long-term viability of natural capital is critical for many areas of human endeavor. Research in Environmental Sustainability considers long time horizons and incorporates contributions from the social sciences and ethics. Proposals due Sept 15, 2008 Link to RFP>>

NSF CreativeIT
The CreativeIT Program solicits proposals for projects that explore synergistic cross disciplinary research in creativity and computer science and information technology. Information technology is playing an increasing role in extending the capability of human creative thinking and problem solving. The study of creativity and computing as a way to advance computer science and information technology, cognitive science, engineering, education, or science can lead to new models of creative computational processes, innovative approaches to education that encourage creativity, innovative modes of research that include creative professionals, and new technology to support human creativity. Proposals due Sept. 26, 2008. Link to RFP>>

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NSF Engineering Design and Innovation (EDI)
The EDI program supports research leading to design theory and to tools and methods that enable implementation of the principles of design theory in the practice of design across the full spectrum of engineered products. The program focus is on gaining an understanding of the basic processes and phenomena underlying a holistic, life-cycle view of design. The program funds advances in basic design theory, tools and software to implement design theory, and new design methods that span multiple domains, such as design for the environment and for manufacturability. Proposals due Oct 1, 2008. Link to RFP>>

Education - Ocean Exploration Omnibus, NOAA
In prior years, OE has funded the development of educational products to enable teachers to bring NOAA science into classrooms throughout the country. With this announcement, OE is seeking proposals that will facilitate the use of NOAA science in formal and informal education environments by extending the use of existing OE education products, located on its Web site http:// oceanexplorer.noaa.gov, in school districts and other learning centers throughout the country. OE is seeking pre-proposals and full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA's Strategic Plan (http:// www.nrc.noaa.gov), to further ocean science education and ocean literacy. It is anticipated that a total of approximately $300,000 will be available through this Ocean Exploration Education announcement. Only ocean education proposals will be funded, any other kind of project will not be reviewed. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Ocean Explorer Web site (http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov) to familiarize themselves with past and present OE-funded activities. Preproposal due August 29; proposal due October 21 Link to RFP>>

Marine Archaeology - Ocean Exploration Omnibus, NOAA
Proposals for exploration and discovery of significant maritime heritage sites are the priority. Submerged, previously subaerial, landscapes, shipwrecks, and other maritime cultural sites are typical focus subjects of the program. Proposals will emphasize the early phases of field archaeology: searching, locating, evaluating or inventorying sites. This Announcement does not invite proposals to support later phases of archaeological research, such as intensive site excavations, and major conservation projects. All applicants must convincingly describe: The archaeological significance of their site(s), and their importance to human history; how their research fits within the realm of exploration; why their methodologies are innovative and make the most economical use of current marine technology. OE is seeking pre-proposals and full proposals to support its mission, consistent with NOAA's Strategic Plan (http://www.nrc.noaa.gov), to search, investigate, and document marine archaeological resources. OE is seeking proposals for exploration and discovery of significant maritime heritage sites, including submerged, previously subaerial, landscapes, shipwrecks, aircraft, and other maritime cultural sites. Competitive OE proposals will be bold, innovative and interdisciplinary in their approach and objectives. Proposals will emphasize the early phases of field archaeology: searching, locating, evaluating or inventorying sites. Marine Archaeology projects may be conducted in any of the world's oceans, coasts or Great Lakes regions, on any suitable platform, vessel or other charter. It is anticipated that a total of approximately $400,000 will be available through this announcement. Only marine archaeology proposals will be funded. Any other kind of project will not be reviewed. Applicants are encouraged to visit the Ocean Explorer Web site (http://www.oceanexplorer.noaa.gov) to familiarize themselves with past and present OE-funded activities. Background on how to apply and the required proposal cover sheets are accessible through the OE Office Web site at http://www.explore.noaa.gov/opportunity/ welcome.html. The program priorities for this opportunity support NOAAs mission support goal of: Ecosystems--Protect, Restore, and Manage Use of Coastal and Ocean Resources through Ecosystem-Based Management. Full proposal submissions for non-Federal applicants must be submitted through Grants.gov. Federal applicants or applicants without Internet access may submit hard-copies to: ATTN: Dr. Nicolas Alvarado, Proposal Manager, NOAA Office of Ocean Exploration & Research, SSMC III, 10th Floor, 1315 East-West Highway, Silver Spring, MD 20910. No E-mail or facsimile full proposal submissions will be accepted. Preproposal due August 29; proposal due October 21 Link to RFP>>

NIH Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award (ONES) (R01)
The Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award is intended to identify outstanding scientists who are in the early, formative stages of their careers and who intend to make a long term career commitment to research in the mission areas of the NIEHS and assist them in launching an innovative research program focusing on problems of environmental exposures and human biology, human pathophysiology and human disease. Letters of Intent due October 1, 2008; Applications due October 31, 2008. Link to RFP>>

NOAA Open Rivers Initiative
The NOAA Open Rivers Initiative (ORI) provides funding to catalyze the implementation of locally-driven projects to remove dams and other barriers, in order to benefit living marine and coastal resources, particularly diadromous fish. Proposals due Oct 31, 2008 Link to RFP>>

NSF Partnerships for Innovation (PFI)
The goals of the Partnerships for Innovation Program are to: 1) stimulate the transformation of knowledge created by the research and education enterprise into innovations that create new wealth; build strong local, regional and national economies; and improve the national well-being; 2) broaden the participation of all types of academic institutions and all citizens in activities to meet the diverse workforce needs of the national innovation enterprise; and 3) catalyze or enhance enabling infrastructure that is necessary to foster and sustain innovation in the long-term. To develop a set of ideas for pursuing these goals, this competition will support 12-15 promising partnerships among academe, the private sector, and state/local/ federal government that will explore new approaches to support and sustain innovation. Letters of Intent (required) due October 31, 2008, Proposals due December 31, 2008 Link to RFP>>

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Deadlines in November 2008

National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRF)
The Estuarine Reserves Division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric administration (NOAA) is soliciting applications for graduate fellowship funding within the National Estuarine Research Reserve System. The Estuarine Reserves Division anticipates that 31 Graduate Research Fellowships will be competitively awarded to qualified graduate students whose research occurs within the boundaries of at least one reserve. Proposals due Nov 1, 2008 Link to RFP>>

General Coral Reef Conservation Grants Program
The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program/ General Coral Reef Conservation Grants Program (GCRCGP) provides funding to institutions of higher education, non-profit organizations, commercial organizations, Freely Associated State government agencies, and local and Indian tribal governments to support coral reef conservation projects in the United States and the Freely Associated States in the Pacific, as authorized under the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000. Projects funded through the GCRCGP support on-the ground efforts that: (1) Help preserve, sustain and restore the condition of coral reef ecosystems, (2) promote the wise management and sustainable use of coral reef resources, (3) increase public knowledge and awareness of coral reef ecosystems and issues regarding their conservation and (4) develop sound scientific information on the condition of coral reef ecosystems and the threats to such ecosystems. Projects should complement and fill gaps in state, territorial and commonwealth coral reef programs, emphasize community- based conservation, or address local action strategy priorities. Proposals due November 3 Link to RFP>>

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program
The National Science Foundation aims to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the United States and to reinforce its diversity by offering approximately 900-1,600 graduate fellowships in this competition pending availability of funds. The Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based master's or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are in the early stages of their graduate study. The Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) invests in graduate education for a cadre of diverse individuals who demonstrate their potential to successfully complete graduate degree programs in disciplines relevant to the mission of the National Science Foundation. Application deadlines:
November 03, 2008- Interdisciplinary Fields of Study
November 05, 2008- Mathematical Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering
November 06, 2008- Social Sciences; Psychology; Geosciences
November 07, 2008- Life Sciences
November 10, 2008- Chemistry; Physics and Astronomy
November 12, 2008- Engineering
Link to RFP>>

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Deadlines in January 2008

NSF Behavioral Systems
The Behavioral Systems Cluster supports research on the development, function, mechanisms, and evolutionary history of behavior, with emphasis on a vertically integrated understanding of the behavioral phenotype in nature. To foster this integrative goal, the Cluster specifically encourages projects that seek to understand how combinations of neural, hormonal, physiological, and developmental mechanisms act synergistically as a system from which behavior emerges. Laboratory work or the study of animals in captivity is encouraged, to the extent that it contributes to the understanding of behavior in natural systems. Proposals due January 12, 2009 Link to RFP>>

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New America’s Bernard L. Schwartz Fellows Program
The purpose of New America's Bernard L. Schwartz Fellows Program is to train and support a new generation of aspiring public intellectuals. Toward this end, the New America Foundation provides economic, professional, and intellectual support to exceptionally promising young writers, thinkers, and analysts who wish to establish themselves as leading voices in the national policy debate. By investing in the career development of many of the best and brightest civic-minded writers of the day, the Foundation seeks to enrich the quality of America's public debate for years to come. Link to application information>>

Graduate Fellowship in Adaptive Management: Water, Wetlands and Watersheds
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Application deadline: Every January

National Geographic
The National Geographic Society awards grants for scientific field research and exploration through its Committee for Research and Exploration. All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and relevance to other scientific fields and be of broad scientific interest. Applications are generally limited to the following disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography, geology, oceanography, paleontology, and zoology. In addition the committee is emphasizing multidisciplinary projects that address environmental issues (e.g., loss of biodiversity and habitat, effects of human-population pressures). For more information see http://www.nationalgeographic.com/research/grant_application.html
The National Geographic Conservation Trust program also provides small grants. See http://www.nationalgeographic.com/conservation/

US Army Corps of Engineers. Numerical Water Quality and Contaminant Modeling. The Environmental Laboratory announces research opportunities involving numerical water quality and contaminant modeling. This area of research involves development and application of water quality and contaminant fate/transport models for both surface water and the subsurface, or groundwater. Emphasis is on formulation of the appropriate physical, chemical and biological algorithms; improvement of mathematical and numerical methods; collection and assemblage of data for model evaluation; conduct of field and laboratory process investigations designed to develop/improve model descriptions; dynamic linkage of water quality and biological models, including biomass-based, individual-based, and population-based biological models; integration of contaminant exposure models with biological effects data or models to quantify risk; incorporation of uncertaintly analysis into modeling; and development of software to provide graphical user interfaces and modeling environments to enhance model utility and ease of application. www.mvk.usace.army.mil/contract/other.asp

US Army Corps of Engineers. Limnological Investigations and Water Quality Management. The Environmental Laboratory announces research opportunities involving limnological investigations and water quality management. Current research encompasses a wide range of investigations designed to increase the Corps of Engineers' understanding of important limnological processes influencing tailwater, reservoir, wetland and coastal quality. Emphasis is on both short- and long-term field and laboratory investigations, the development of improved techniques for evaluating water quality conditions, formulation of sample design methodologies, and development of improved water quality management guidelines. Research is also conducted in the area of simplified techniques for the description and prediction of water quality conditions and problems and watershed management. Integrated methods for water quality management are developed and evaluated. Proposals for research categories are invited. www.mvk.usace.army.mil/contract/other.asp

Pepsico Foundation Grants
The PepsiCo Foundation focuses its grant making in the following areas:

Health and Wellness
Diversity and Inclusion
Environment
Employee Engagement

The Foundation's mission around the Environment is to advance the knowledge and methods of water resource management which are sustainable and positively impact both quantity and quality of water supply. Grant requests are accepted throughout the year on a rolling basis and are evaluated by the PepsiCo Foundation's Executive Committee, made up of three Foundation officers. Grant requests in excess of $100,000 must comply with more specific guidelines. Major grant requests are reviewed two times a year by the PepsiCo Foundation's Board of Directors. Link to RFP >>

Earthwatch Institute Call for Proposals in Limnology
The Center for Field Research (CFR) is a private, nonprofit organization established in 1973 to promote significant scholarship and to improve communication between scholars and the public. The center receives, reviews, and recommends projects for support by Earthwatch, the funding organization. CFR will consider proposals for field research in any discipline that can gainfully employ non-specialists in the implementation of a carefully constructed pure or applied research project. The volunteers, who are recruited and screened to meet scientists' needs, are highly educated citizens dedicated to improving environmental understanding. The center encourages proposals that are interdisciplinary or transnational. Field-based projects that address a broad range of questions and issues in limnology are encouraged. Link to RFP >>

NSF International Research and Education: Planning Visits and Workshops
This solicitation describes International Planning Visit/Workshop awards to support the early phases of developing and coordinating a research and education activity with a foreign partner(s). Full Proposal Accepted Anytime for Planning Visits, Full Proposal Target Date: May 20, 2008; September 20, 2008; February 20, 2009 Link to RFP>>

Saginaw Bay Water Initiative Network Grants
WIN welcomes proposals that advance the search for sustainable solutions to current watershed and community challenges. WIN is responsive to new ideas, new research and new approaches, recognizing that such innovation is necessary to move the concept of sustainability forward in the Saginaw Bay watershed. The sustainability approach integrates economic goals with environmental and social goals and is based on the premise that meeting human needs for all people today should not impair the ability of future generations to meet their needs. Proposals accepted continuously. Link to RFP>>

NIH Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers
The Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH), participating Institutes and Centers (ICs) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), and the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) announce a continuing program for administrative supplements to research grants to support individuals with high potential to re-enter an active research career after a qualifying interruption for family or other responsibilities. Note: includes environmental health. Applications can be received at any time, opportunity expires Sept 30, 2011. Link to RFP>>

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