Funding Friday 11/06/2020 Edition 12
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Clinical and Translational Research Infrastructure Network (CTR-IN) and Western Region IDeA Networks for Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) Programs

Developmental Translational Team Grant (DTTG) FOA
Applications due: February 5, 2021
Up to $20,000 direct costs
The purpose of this FOA is to provide support for a clinical investigator teamed with a basic science or a pre-clinical investigator to yield a project “proof-of-concept” for a subsequent, larger extramural (NIH, NSF, DoD, USDA, etc.) grant application. Moreover, the proposals should include how this funding will facilitate the team’s specific plan to apply for additional funding.
 
Eligibility to lead Developmental Team Training Project:
  • A successful proposal will describe a CTR project co-directed by a clinical investigator collaborating with a basic science or preclinical investigator both with faculty appointments at Mountain West CTR-IN institutions in the same IDeA state.
  • The Investigators may not concurrently serve as a Principal Investigator (PI) on an IDeA award from another IDeA program (i.e., CTR, COBRE or INBRE).
Scientific Core Service Awards
Applications due: December 2, 2020 @ 11:59 pm

The Nevada INBRE is seeking applicants for Scientific Core Service Awards to foster your research, publications and grants.  

Services will be provided by the Nevada Center for Bioinformatics at UNR, the Mick Hitchcock Ph.D. Nevada Proteomics Center at UNR, the Nevada Genomics Center at UNR, and/or the UNLV Genomics Core Facility.

Applicants may request services from one or multiple cores. A total maximum of $5000 can be requested and the maximum funding for Proteomics and/or Genomics Cores is $2000. Please note that you must consult and receive a quote from core(s) providing the requested services.
Request for Letters of Interest: NASA Office of STEM Engagement Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN) Amendment
Letter of Interest Due: Next Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:00 pm PT

The NASA Office of STEM Engagement (OSTEM) has released an informal competitive solicitation to provide planning funds to develop a national-level STEM project and prepare a formal proposal to one of NASA’s Mission Directorates in 2021. The goal of this effort is to “provide funding to begin initial planning that will reduce potential implementation risk(s) of the larger proposed effort(s)”.

It is anticipated that one award will be made for up to $250,000 Federal. The award start date will be January 15, 2021. Each jurisdiction may submit one proposal. We are therefore requesting that any NSHE faculty member interested in submitting a proposal first submit a letter of interest. If there are multiple faculty interested in this solicitation, we will request that the faculty consider collaborating on a proposal. If collaboration is not an option, the NV NASA Space Grant Project and Associate Directors will review the letters of interest and select the proposal(s) that will be submitted to the National solicitation. Selected PI(s) will submit a proposal to the NSHE SPO/EPSCoR Office by November 24, 12:00 pm PT. Please read the full SOLICITATION for more details. 
Early Career Research Program - DE-FOA-0002421
Pre-Applications due: 11/20/2020
Applications due 02/16/2021
~ $750,000 over 5 years
DOE SC invites applications for support under the Early Career Research Program in the following program areas: Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR); Basic Energy Sciences (BES); Biological and Environmental Research (BER); Fusion Energy Sciences (FES); High Energy Physics (HEP); Nuclear Physics (NP); Isotope R&D and Production (DOE IP); or Accelerator R&D and Production (ARDAP). The purpose of this program is to support the development of individual research programs of outstanding scientists early in their careers and to stimulate research careers in the areas supported by SC.
Foundation Opportunities
The Office of Sponsored Programs will be the submitting authorized official for these announcements. We strongly encourage Principal Investigators to utilize the Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations assistance with the preparation of any narrative portions of the proposal(s). 

The Pancreatic Cancer Action network Invites Applications for
2021 PanCAN Career Development Awards
Application Deadline: Friday, November 20, 2020
$200,000 over two years

Awarded to junior faculty in support of pancreatic cancer research, and to help them establish a successful career path in the field. Proposed research may be basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological in nature and must have direct applicability and relevance to pancreatic cancer. Special consideration will be given to understudied areas in pancreatic cancer research.
The Plastic Surgery Foundation, alongside the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, invites applications for
Breast Implant Safety Research
Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Up to $50,000 over two years

In support of studies designed to assess breast implant safety, including local and systemic complications and illnesses related to breast implants. Proposals that examine implant surveillance techniques and imaging are also invited. 
The Rheumatology Research Foundation invites applications for its
Future Physician-Scientist Award
Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2020 @ 2:00 pm PT
Up to $30,000 per year over two years
To support dissertation research projects in scientific health-related fields relevant to the mission of the Rheumatology Research Foundation. The research training experience is expected to tangibly enhance awardees’ potential to develop into a productive, independent, physician-scientist in the field of rheumatology.
The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation invites applications for its
Physician-Scientist Training Award
Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2020
$460,000 over 4 years and up to $100,000 to retire qualifying medical school debt

The award seeks to confront the crisis arising from a growing dearth of physician-scientists by providing U.S. Specialty Board eligible physicians with funding to support a protected research training experience under the mentorship of a highly qualified mentor. 
The Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer invites applications for the
Scientific Scholar Awards
Application Deadline: Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Up to $120,000 over two years

To assist promising laboratory and clinical scientists in pursuing a career as an independent investigator in ovarian cancer research.
The Arthroscopy Association of North America invites
Proposals for Research
Application Deadline: Friday, December 4, 2020
Up to $100,000 over 12 months
In support of clinical or basic science research in the field of arthroscopic surgery or on disorders amenable to arthroscopic treatment.
The Tourette Association of America invites applications for its
Young Investigator Award
Pre-proposals due: Friday, December 4, 2020
Up to $80,000 per year for up to 2 years

In support of career development objectives, as well as clinical research aimed at improving patient care and the development and testing of new therapies.
The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation invites applications for its
Pilot and Feasibility Awards
Application Deadline: Monday, December 7, 2020
Up to $50,000 per year for up to two years

In support of basic research studies focused on the development and testing of new hypotheses in areas relevant to cystic fibrosis. Priority will be given to projects that propose to better understand the mechanisms behind disease pathophysiology and develop strategies to prevent or treat CF.
The American Society of Nephrology invites applications for the
William and Sandra Bennett Clinical Scholars Program
Application Deadline: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 @ 11:00 am PT
Up to $50,000 per year over two years
In support of proposals that examine any aspect of nephrology education and teaching, either pre-doctoral or postdoctoral.
Althea Sheets, Communications Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs, althea.sheets@unlv.edu, 702-895-1880