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.
SJSU is hosting a free two-day Interactive Mentoring to Enhance Research Skills (iMERS) workshop on National Institutes of Health (NIH) grant writing, in conjunction with the University of Kentucky iMERS program. SJSU faculty have priority, but the workshop is open to attendees from other universities.
BRAIN Initiative: Integration and Analysis of BRAIN Initiative Data (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – June 10, October 14
Support to develop informatics tools for analyzing, visualizing, and integrating data related to the BRAIN Initiative or to enhance our understanding of the brain.
Technology Development Research for Establishing Feasibility and Proof of Concept (R21 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – June 16, October 16
Support for research leading to the development of high risk and/or novelty technologies for biomedical research that is relevant to NIGMS, NIA, or NCI.
NIH Prospective Observational Comparative Effectiveness Research in Clinical Neurosciences (UG3/UH3 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – June 17, October 18
NINDS support to evaluate preventive strategies, diagnostic approaches, or interventions including drugs, biologics, and devices, or surgical, behavioral, and rehabilitation therapies.
Funding to develop in vitro and/or ex vivo assays and conduct iterative screening efforts to identify and characterize potential therapeutic agents for neurological or neuromuscular disorders.
Development of Innovative Informatics Methods and Algorithms for Cancer Research and Management (R21 Clinical Trial Optional) – June 22, November 17
Support for innovative informatics methods and algorithms to improve the acquisition, analysis, visualization, or interpretation of data across the cancer research continuum.
NOSI: Medications Development for Stimulant Use Disorders – Last date is September 2
Funding to develop medications to prevent and treat opioid use disorders and overdose.
Heather Bell, PhD; hmbell@ucsc.edu
NSF Funding opportunity webinar: Human-Environment and Geographical Sciences – April 22
Schmidt Marine Global Fisheries Technology Initiative – May 20
Funds early-stage developments of new technologies that increase the sustainability of fisheries around the world. Schmidt Marine seeks technologies that have the potential to enable improvements in multiple regions, especially areas where management and monitoring resources are most limited. Typically $100K-$500K/year.
IAWF Fire and Climate Conference – May 23-27
Register for in-person or virtual attendance.
USDA FAS Scientific Cooperation Research Program – June 6
Supports joint research, extension, and education projects between U.S. researchers and researchers from selected emerging market economies. Collaborations should aim to develop practical applied climate-smart outcomes for agricultural communities. Provides up to $50K over up to two years. Provides up to CAD $1.5 million for up to 42 months for smaller project grants or CAD $6–8 million for up to 42 months for larger project grants.
Sea Grant Knauss Fellowships
If you are interested in serving as a paper or virtual panel reviewer for the Sea Grant Knauss Fellowship, please reach out to the Fellowships Team at oar.sg.fellows@noaa.gov and include Knauss Reviewer Interest in the subject line.
To inform its 2024-27 strategic plan, Sea Grant is hosting a series of listening sessions, which will focus on different goals from the current strategic plan and on the plan overall. A virtual comment card is also available to share ideas. Register for the webinars and complete the virtual comment card.
Elif Demir-Hilton, PhD; edemirhi@ucsc.edu
NSF – DCL: CHE FY22 International Supplement – May 1 (past this date, will be considered for next year)
For current NSF CHE funded PIs. To add a new, or strengthen an existing, international dimension NSF supported research. Must consult with the NSF program director before submission.
NASA – Topical Workshops, Symposia, and Conferences – May 13
Supports events that contribute to Science Mission Directorate’s (SMD) science, technology and exploration research goals. Typically 1 year duration, but see rfp for further details.
NOAA – Ocean Exploration – pre-proposals May 24
Supports ocean exploration of poorly understood regions of U.S. waters. Has three main themes for a duration of 1-2 years ranging $75K-$750K:
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- Ocean Exploration And Discovery: to explore unknown or poorly known ocean areas, processes, and resources in waters deeper than 200 meters.
- Maritime Heritage: to inform decisions concerning preservation, management, and potential seafloor use.
- Technology: must address at least one of the defined ocean exploration variables as referenced in the “Exploration Variables Identified by NOAA Ocean Exploration” technical memorandum.
NSF – Astronomy and Astrophysics Research Grants (AAG) – November 15
To support research on astronomy and astrophysics of the Sun, the rest of the Solar System, and/or extrasolar planets.
Other Opportunities and Announcements
Public Interest Technology University Network Challenge – Year 4 – Internal competition May 10, Sponsor deadline July 24
The Network Challenge is a grant program designed to seed and support initiatives that promote public interest in technology at the university level. Provides support at two funding levels: up to $90K and between $90K and $180K. UCSC can submit up to three new proposals, only one of which can be at the higher level. Look for internal competition details on InfoReady. Register for the information session on April 19.
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
If you have any questions or comments, please contact hmbell@ucsc.edu or edemirhi@ucsc.edu.