08/26/2022 Edition 69
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The DISES Program supports research projects that advance basic scientific understanding of integrated socio-environmental systems and the complex interactions (dynamics, processes, and feedbacks) within and among the environmental (biological, physical and chemical) and human ("socio") (economic, social, political, or behavioral) components of such a system. The program seeks proposals that emphasize the truly integrated nature of a socio-environmental system versus two discrete systems (a natural one and a human one) that are coupled. DISES projects must explore a connected and integrated socio-environmental system that includes explicit analysis of the processes and dynamics between the environmental and human components of the system.
PIs are encouraged to develop proposals that push conceptual boundaries and build new theoretical framing of the understanding of socio-environmental systems. Additionally, we encourage the exploration of multi-scalar dynamics, processes and feedbacks between and within the socio-environmental system.
This solicitation is an update of the program previously known as CNH and CNH2. For this revision, we have changed the abbreviation associated with the program to more accurately reflect the actual title and to reinforce the differences between this solicitation and the earlier programs from which it is derived. The DISES program acknowledges a continuum of environments from those with very limited human populations (e.g. polar regions) to those in which human systems and processes fully dominate (e.g. densely populated megacities). There are integrated systems operating in all these spaces, and many can be considered as domains for DISES study. For the purposes of this solicitation, we define the "socio" or human component of the system as one predominantly governed by human decisions, actions, and behaviors, and we define the "environmental" component of the system as one predominantly governed by biological, physical, and chemical processes. DISES projects can include research that investigates integrated socio-environmental systems in agricultural as well as in urban settings. Letters of Intent (LOI) are no longer required or accepted. Restrictions on the number of proposals per PI or co-PI have been removed. The distinction between Small and Large proposals has been eliminated. All research proposals will be submitted as DISES with a maximum page length in the Project Description of 18 pages. The proposed budget must include funds to cover travel costs of two members of the research team to participate in an annual PI meeting in Alexandria, VA.
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The Advanced Technologies and Instrumentation for the Astronomical Sciences (ATI) program provides individual investigator and collaborative research grants for the development of new technologies and instrumentation for use in ground-based astronomy and astrophysics. The program supports achieving the science objectives of the Division of Astronomical Sciences. The development of innovative, potentially transformative, technologies and instruments are sought, even at high technical risk. Supported categories include (but are not limited to): advanced technology development, concept feasibility studies, and specialized instrumentation to enable new observations that are difficult or impossible to obtain with existing means. Proposals may include hardware and/or software development and/or analysis to enable new types of astronomical observations. Access to the ATI supported technology and instrumentation development efforts by the US astronomical community is viewed as an important metric of success. An annual Principal Investigators meeting is planned to disseminate information between the funded research efforts.
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The Office of Sponsored Programs will be the submitting authorized official for these announcements. We strongly encourage Principal Investigators to utilize the UNLV Corporate & Foundation Relations assistance with the preparation of any narrative portions of the proposal(s).
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American Lung Association invites applications for its Lung Cancer Discovery Award - $100,000 per year for up to two years will be awarded to support independent investigators conducting clinical, laboratory, epidemiological or any groundbreaking project aimed at revolutionizing our current understanding of lung cancer. Letters of Intent due Sept. 15, 2022
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Sony invites applications for Focused Research Award - Up to $150,000 to foster collaboration with academic partners to facilitate the exploration of new and promising research. Applications due Sept. 15, 2022
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American Psychological Foundation invites applications for Bruce & Jane Walsh Grant - $18,000 will be awarded in support of scientific, scholarly, or applied research and/or educational activities investigating how personality, culture, and environment influence work behavior and health. Applications due Sept. 15, 2022
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American Society of Interior Designers Foundation issues RFP for Transform Research Grants - Up to $70,000 will be awarded to address critical gaps in industry knowledge, advance design understanding, and transform the practice of interior design to improve the human experience. Applications due Sept. 15, 2022
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Simons Foundation invites applications for Targeted Grants to Institutes Program - Up to $250,000 per year for up to three years will be awarded to established institutes or centers in mathematics, theoretical physics, and theoretical computer science to strengthen contacts within the international scientific community. Applications due Sept. 22. 2022
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American Bar Endowment offers Opportunity Grants - Up to $50,000 will be awarded to new, innovative programs and projects that serve the immediate and critical legal needs of the public. Letters of Intent due Sept. 23, 2022
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Althea Sheets, Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities Development Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs, althea.sheets@unlv.edu, 702-895-1880
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