Research Development is a unit within the Office of Research. Research Development Specialists collaborate with researchers and assist with developing concepts, building strategies and teams, finding relevant funding opportunities, and preparing competitive proposals.
Heather Bell, PhD; hmbell@ucsc.edu
Whitehall Foundation RFP for Basic Research in Neurobiology – LOI April 15
$75K/yr for 3yrs research grant, $30K grant-in-aid for basic research in neurobiology to better understand behavioral output or brain mechanisms of behavior. Contact cfr@ucsc.edu if interested.
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Essential OSS for Science: Biomedical Research (Cycle 5) – LOI April 19
$100-400K/2yrs to support software maintenance, growth, development, and community engagement. Contact Foundation Relations (cfr@ucsc.edu) if you plan to apply.
NCI Innovative Research in Cancer Nanotechnology (IRCN) (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – May 5, November 3
Support for mechanistic studies to expand the fundamental understanding of nanomaterial and/or nano-device interactions with biological systems.
NIH Bioengineering Partnerships with Industry (U01 Clinical Trial Optional) – May 26, September 26; LOI due 30 days before deadline
For research partnerships formed by academic and industrial investigators to accelerate the development and adoption of promising bioengineering tools and technologies.
NCI Modulating Human Microbiome Function to Enhance Immune Responses Against Cancer – R01 due June 5 | R21 due June 16
Support for basic research on mechanisms that inhibit or enhance anti-tumor immune responses, and identify potential novel molecular targets for cancer prevention.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Pioneering Ideas: Exploring the Future to Build a Culture of Health – LOI accepted on a rolling basis
$300K/3yrs for projects primed to influence future health equity with a 5-15 year timeframe (see RFP for focus areas). Contact Foundation Relations (cfr@ucsc.edu) if you plan to apply for guidance on the LOI.
Heather Bell, PhD; hmbell@ucsc.edu
NASA Earth System Science for Building Coastal Resilience in ROSES 2022 – NOI due April 7; Full proposals due May 17
Funds projects that advance understanding of key biogeophysical, geological, hydrological, and ocean-influenced coastal processes and their interactions within the interface of the ocean-land-human system, and enhance our understanding of how these processes will be compounded in rapidly changing coastal environments. ~$300K-$500K per year for up to three years.
NASA Earth Science Applications: Agriculture in ROSES 2022 – NOI due April 8; Full proposal due June 17
Solicits proposals for a program management capability that increases and enables sustained uses of Earth science information for the advancement of domestic agricultural practices in public and private organizations for economic and social benefits. Up to $15M over up to 5 years.
NSF Using the Rules of Life to Address Societal Challenges: Virtual Events
April 14: Stewarding an Integrated Biodiversity-Climate System; April 19: Achieving a Sustainable Future; April 21: Harnessing Microbiomes for Societal Benefit; April 26: Leveraging AI and Data for Predicting Mechanisms.
USDA Live FAQ Session: Rapid Response to Extreme Weather Events Across Food and Agriculture Systems – April 25
FEMA Resilient Nation Partnership Network Student Showcase – April 27
Students interested in submitting a 250 word pitch for consideration to be a panelist can submit it here by March 25.
The OPC State Agency Sea-Level Rise Action Plan for California is open for public comment through June 3, 2022.
Email SLRActionPlan@resources.ca.gov with input.
Elif Demir-Hilton, PhD; edemirhi@ucsc.edu
NSF: Geobiology and Low-Temperature Geochemistry (GG) – rolling deadline
Supports geochemical processes in terrestrial Earth’s surface systems, as well as the interaction of geochemical and biological processes. Specific interest in proposals in emerging fields.
NASA – Physical Oceanography in ROSES 2022 – NOI April 22
Supports understanding of the ocean’s physical role in the Earth system. $150K-$250K up to 3 years.
NASA – Cassini Data Analysis Program in ROSES 2022 – Step 1 May 5
To enhance the scientific return of the Cassini mission by broadening the scientific participation in the analysis and interpretation of data returned by this mission. $150K-$250K up to 3 years.
NSF DCL: Ocean Technical Workforce Education
A range of opportunities to expand technical capacity in the U.S. workforce in high-technology fields through training programs that educate the next generation of ocean technicians, data scientists, ocean engineers, and ocean scientists.
NSF:Earth Sciences (EAR) Postdoctoral Fellowships – October 26
Must address scientific questions within the scope of EAR disciplinary programs and must align with the overall theme for the postdoctoral program.
NSF: Oceanographic Facilities and Equipment Support – December 15
Integrative Programs Section (IPS) of the Division of Ocean Sciences (OCE), Directorate for Geosciences (GEO) supports proposals to ensure the availability of appropriate facilities for federally-funded investigators and educators.
NSF: Earth Sciences Instrumentation and Facilities (EAR/IF) – rolling deadline
Supports research infrastructure that is necessary to advance understanding of the Earth System including: the structure, properties and dynamics of the solid Earth and the interactions between the solid Earth and its biosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere and atmosphere; the history and evolution of life; and the history and dynamics of Earth’s climate. Up to $600K.
Other Opportunities and Announcements
National Medal of Science Informational Webinar – March 30
Register here. Nominations may be submitted via Fastlane through May 20.
FEMA Resilient Nation Partnership Network Resilience Exchange: Arts and Adaptation – March 30
Register here.
UC Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPIs) – LOI May 12, proposal August 4
Open to UC faculty and researchers in any field. Proposals require collaboration among at least three UC campuses. Planning/pilot award $150K/year for 1-2 years; program awards (2-4 years) commensurate with scope. Webinars April 6 and 11.
NOMIS and Science Young Explorer Award – May 15
The award (up to $15K) is presented for outstanding research at the intersection of the life and social sciences performed by the applicant in the past three years, as described in a 1,000-word essay. Entrants must be thirty-five (35) years of age or younger and must hold an M.D., Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. at the time of entry.
NSF has added its first new directorate in 30 years: Technology, Innovation and Partnerships (TIP). This new directorate will support use-inspired and translational research that will lead to the development of breakthrough technologies. TIP is now home to programs that include America’s Seed Fund, Convergence Accelerator, Innovation Corps (I-CorpsTM), and Partnerships for Innovation.
The NSF NCSES Data Tools have been updated with new features and 2020 survey data.
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!
Heather and Elif
Please contact hmbell@ucsc.edu or edemirhi@ucsc.edu with questions or comments.