Research Development
Please note out-of-office dates: 21 December 2020 – 4 January 2021
Research Development is a unit within the Office of Research. Research Development Specialists guide researchers through the proposal submission process and assist with idea generation, strategizing, opportunity searches, and preparing competitive proposals (e.g., reviewing, editing, providing document support). We will share select funding opportunities and updates with you on a bi-weekly basis so look for our messages every other week.
Hardeep Obhi, PhD; hkobhi@ucsc.edu
NIH Collaborative Approaches to Engineer Biology for Cancer Applications
(U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – January 15, 2021
Funding to develop and apply innovative synthetic biology approaches to address challenges across the spectrum of cancer research.
NIH Cancer Research Education Grants Program – Curriculum or Methods Development
(R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – January 25, 2021
Funding for creative educational activities with a primary focus on Curriculum or Methods Development. Applications are encouraged that propose innovative, state-of-the-art programs that address the cause, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, or the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients.
NIH Cancer Research Education Grants Program – Research Experiences
(R25 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – January 25, 2021
Funding for innovative, state-of-the-art programs that address the cause, diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of cancer, rehabilitation from cancer, or the continuing care of cancer patients and the families of cancer patients, in order to advance the NCI mission.
NIH Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant
(R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – January 26, 2021
Supports an innovative project that represents a change in research direction for an early stage investigator (ESI) and for which no preliminary data exist. Applications submitted to this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) must not include preliminary data.
Heather Bell, PhD; hmbell@ucsc.edu
USDA Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grant Program
LOI due January 21, 2021; Full proposal due February 24, 2021
Provides up to $500K total for up to four years to support environmental assessment research concerning the introduction of genetically engineered (GE) organisms into the environment. Conference proposals must not exceed $25K.
CA DFW Endangered Species Conservation and Recovery Grant Program
January 22, 2021
Provides funds for up to three years for projects that will further the conservation and recovery of federally listed threatened and endangered wildlife, plant, and certain fish species in the state. Grants have historically ranged from $20K to $400K. Proposals must be developed in consultation with USFWS and CDFW biological staff and require a 25% non-federal match.
NSF DCL: Requesting Proposals for Online Biology Education
January 29, 2021
Encourages proposals that focus on developing, piloting, and sharing innovative and transformative approaches for online undergraduate biology courses, particularly those that foster inclusive approaches that encourage student engagement and retention in biology. RCN-UBE program funds projects up to $500k total for up to five years.
Elif Demir-Hilton, PhD; edemirhi@ucsc.edu
The U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS®) – NOAA
February 26, 2021
Funding for “emerging coastal modeling and forecast product development challenges” specifically targeting models, tools or products, with demonstrated operators and end users, that are sufficiently mature for evaluation and transition to long term operations. $300K per year for up to three years.
DOE – Partnerships in Basic Energy Sciences
Pre-proposal due January 19, 2021; Full proposal due April 6, 2021
Opportunity for interdisciplinary teams to establish partnerships in specific targeted topic areas that relate to the BES and ASCR missions. Two target areas: (A) Quantum Phenomena of many-particle systems driven far from equilibrium. (B) Predictive Control of Reaction Pathways for chemical mechanisms. $1-2M, 4 years
Other Opportunities and Announcements
Limited Opportunity: (NSF) Research Traineeship Program (NRT)
Internal submission deadline: January 8, 2021: Sponsor deadline: February 25, 2021
Focused on effective training of STEM graduate students in high priority interdisciplinary or convergent research areas, through the use of a comprehensive traineeship model that is innovative, evidence-based, and aligned with changing workforce and research needs. Any interdisciplinary research theme of national priority, with special emphasis on AI and QISE and the six research areas within NSF’s 10 Big Ideas. Only two applications per campus, funding up to $3M.
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Submitting a proposal intake form will help streamline the proposal process. This initiates a proposal in Cayuse, notifies OSP, and enables Research Development Specialists to connect with you. For best support, contact us early and ensure you meet institutional deadlines.
Feel free to reach out to us with questions; we look forward to working with you!
Hardeep, Heather, and Elif