Office of Sponsored Programs OSP Weekly 04/25/2019
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OSP Announcement
Before an award can be accepted the UNLV Office of Sponsored Programs, completes a comprehensive review of the award, which includes the terms and conditions of the award (including terms and conditions incorporated by reference of the Federal Acquisition Regulations, FAR clauses (if applicable), which can be labor intensive). The Office of Sponsored Programs is responsible for conducting all negotiations with sponsors to obtain mutually acceptable terms and conditions that will allow the University to accept the award.

Every negotiation is handled through OSP and depending upon the nature of the terms and conditions to be negotiated, may require input and assistance from other central administrative offices such as the Economic Development, the Office of General Counsel, and/or various compliance offices such as the IRB or IACUC, etc.  While the Office of Sponsored Programs works diligently to resolve all negotiations in a timely manner, we cannot guarantee a timeframe for completion of a negotiation. However, we try to target contract reviews within less than 3 months, with a business day target of 15 days to have a final contract. If the final contract is delayed past the 15 day mark, you will receive an email from your OSP representative providing updates and a new target deadline based upon the delay. (NOTE: When the University of Nevada, Las Vegas is a Subcontractor, the review requires the review of the Prime Federal Contract, if applicable, as well as the subcontract being issued to the University.) 
Funding Opportunities
DOE Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics CoDesign -

Announcement Number: LAB 19-2119

LOI Due: 5/1/2019 5 pm ET
Proposals Due: 5/31/2019 5 pm ET

In order to keep pace with the increasing volume of information flow and big data, novel scalable AI methods need to be developed and implemented. Therefore, this Program Announcement is focused on the co-design of learning systems and AI environments in support of DOE missions such as scientific research in the disciplines DOE funds, national security, Oil & Gas, Grid, Cyber, Emergency Response/Preparedness, and Cross-disciplinary insight that overlaps with DOE mission areas .

Applications will be open to DOE national laboratories, with opportunities for universities, industry, and nonprofit organizations to participate as partners. Awards will be selected competitively by peer review. The total planned funding of $11 million in FY 2019 dollars will support three-year projects.

DOE Scientific Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: Uncertainty Quantification

Announcement Number: LAB 19-2122

LOI Due: 5/8/2019 5 pm ET
Proposals Due: 05/31/2019 5 pm ET

​ The principal focus of this Program Announcement is on Uncertainty Quantification (UQ) for AI validation and prediction. Foundational research is needed for strengthening the mathematical and statistical basis of validating machine learning and AI predictions from data generated by the Office of Science’s user facilities and scientific simulations. A critical open question for scientific machine learning (SciML) is: How do we make reliable predictions and uncertainty estimates from machine learning and AI models? Predictions can be greatly improved by including input uncertainties and insights from model discrepancies. Research advances will be needed in methods that incorporate mathematical, statistical, scientific, and engineering principles for uncertainty estimates in extrapolative predictions. Furthermore, extensive literature in statistics can be leveraged for improving the model validation process. Advances in UQ will greatly enhance the mathematical and scientific computing foundations for accelerated research insights from SciML and AI.

NEH Digital Humanities Advancement Grants
Application Deadline: 06/19/2019

Approximately $375,000 per award is available.

Digital Humanities Advancement Grants (DHAG) support digital projects at different stages throughout their lifecycles, from early start-up phases through implementation and sustainability.

Experimentation, reuse, and extensibility are hallmarks of this program, leading to innovative work that can scale to enhance scholarly research, teaching, and public programming in the humanities. This program is offered twice per year. Proposals are welcome for digital initiatives in any area of the humanities. 

NEH Digital Projects for the Public
Application Deadline: 06/12/2019


Approximately $300,000 per award is available.

​ The purpose of this program is to support projects that interpret and analyze humanities content in primarily digital platforms and formats, such as websites, mobile applications and tours, interactive touch screens and kiosks, games, and virtual environments.

All projects should demonstrate the potential to attract a broad, general, nonspecialist audience, either online or in person at venues such as museums, libraries, or other cultural institutions. Applicants may also choose to identify particular communities and groups, including students, to whom a project may have particular appeal.