04/15/2022 Edition 59
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The ERC program supports convergent research (CR) that will lead to strong societal impact. Each ERC has interacting foundational components that go beyond the research project, including engineering workforce development (EWD) at all participant stages, diversity and a culture of inclusion (DCI) where all participants gain mutual benefit, and value creation within an innovation ecosystem (IE) that will outlast the lifetime of the ERC. The logical reasoning that links the proposed activities to the identified goals for each ERC should be clear.
ERCs are generally funded for ten years, with an initial award for the first five years and second award based on performance and review of a renewal proposal.
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Solar Funding Opportunity |
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Informational Webinar - 04/27/2022 at 1 pm ET Register
$25 million in funding for projects to enable communities to utilize solar and solar-plus-storage to prevent disruptions in power caused by extreme weather and other events, and to rapidly restore electricity if it goes down.
Projects will foster engagement and ongoing communication among multiple stakeholders such as utilities, municipal planners, emergency responders, community groups, and others, especially in underserved communities located in areas vulnerable to extreme events causing frequent energy and power service disruptions. In addition, projects will develop and demonstrate rapid energy restoration technologies based on the community resilience plan in order to increase the durability of photovoltaic (PV) systems.
Topic Areas
- Topic Area 1: Innovative Community-Based Energy Resilience Planning – 6-8 projects, $500,000-1 million each
- Topic Area 2: Automation Strategies for Rapid Energy Restoration – 5-6 projects, $2-3 million each
- Topic Area 3: Innovative Solutions to Increase the Resilience and Hardening of PV Power Plants – 2-3 projects, $1.5-3 million each
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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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Wenner-Gren Foundation invites applications for Anthropological Research Grants - Up to $20,000 in support of research that demonstrates a clear link to anthropological theory. Applications due May 1, 2022
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United Engineering Foundation invites concept papers for Engineering Projects - Up to 10 grants per year totaling nearly $800,000 in support of programs in which the primary aim is to advance the engineering arts and sciences for the welfare of humanity. Concept Papers due May 2, 2022
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Mark Foundation for Cancer Research invites applications for Emerging Leader Awards - Up to $750,000 over 3 years to outstanding early-career investigators in support of high-impact, high-risk projects distinct from their current research portfolio.
Letters of Intent due May 2, 2022
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Rheumatology Research Foundation invites applications for Clinician Scholar Educator Award - $60,000 per year for 3 years to enhance education in musculoskeletal diseases for future doctors and rheumatology health professionals. Applications due May 2, 2022
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Althea Sheets, Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities Development Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs, [email protected], 702-895-1880
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