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.
(resdev@ucsc.edu)
UCOP Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program: FIVE RFPs – LOI Aug 18
Research Award ($300K/3yrs), Pilot Award ($250K/2yrs), New Investigator ($200K/3yrs), Postdoc ($325K/3yrs), Predoc ($285K/3yrs).
Innovative Approaches to Studying Cancer Communication in the New Information Ecosystem (Clinical Trial Optional) – R01 due Oct 5, R21 due Oct 16
Support for communication science approaches to the investigation of behavioral targets and health outcomes related to cancer prevention and control using innovative communication research methodologies.
AI/ML and automation to integrate, extract, and interpret multi-omic data sets from human exceptional longevity cohorts and multiple non-human species that display a wide variation in life span.
Secondary Analysis and Integration of Existing Data to Elucidate the Genetic Architecture of Cancer Risk and Related Outcomes (R01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed) – Expiration date extended from Sep 8 to Jan 8, 2023
Support for scientific questions relevant to cancer genomic and epidemiology by supporting the analysis of existing genetic or genomic datasets, in combination with other omics and types of data.
Heather Bell, PhD; hmbell@ucsc.edu
NOAA OCM Coastal Zone Management Program – LOI due July 29, full proposal Oct 14
Supports coastal habitat restoration; coastal habitat restoration planning, engineering, and design; and land conservation projects. LOIs MUST be submitted by State or Territorial CZM Program. Invited proposals may be approved to be submitted by a CZM Program partner. $200k-$6M over 3 years, with the potential for up to 5 years. Typical anticipated awards depend on project category.
NOAA OCM NERRS Habitat Protection and Restoration IIJA Competition – LOI due July 29, full proposal Oct 14
Supports coastal habitat restoration; coastal habitat restoration planning, engineering, and design; and land conservation projects. LOIs MUST be submitted by a NERR. Invited proposals may be approved to be submitted by a NERR partner. $200k-$4M over 3 years, with the potential for up to 5 years. Typical anticipated awards depend on project category.
NOAA Sea Grant Marine Debris Challenge – LOI due Aug 9, full proposal Sep 30
Sea Grant anticipates approximately $16,000,000 will be available over 3 years to support 5-12 research to application (R2A) projects that will address the prevention and/or removal of marine debris. Examples of tangible outcomes and outputs of R2A projects include (but are not limited to) new prototypes, products, processes, or tools. Teams must submit proposals with and through a Sea Grant program.
NOAA Fisheries Restoring Fish Passage through Barrier Removal – Aug 15
Purpose is to provide federal financial and technical assistance to fish passage through the removal of dams and other in-stream barriers for native migratory or sea-run fish. Priority will be given to applications that include on-the-ground construction. $1M-$15M. Typical awards anticipated to be between $2M and $5M over 3 years.
NOAA Sea Grant Marine Debris Community Action Coalitions – LOI due Aug 16, full proposal Sep 15
Support the creation of coalitions and partnerships among communities, groups, and localities – especially those that have been traditionally underserved – to address marine debris prevention and removal. Up to $300K over up to 3 years. Coalitions must submit proposals with and through a Sea Grant program.
NOAA Fisheries Transformational Habitat Restoration and Coastal Resilience Grants – Sep 6
Funding prioritizes habitat restoration actions that: demonstrate significant impacts; rebuild productive and sustainable fisheries; contribute to the recovery and conservation of threatened and endangered species; promote climate-resilient ecosystems, especially in tribal or underserved communities; and improve economic vitality, including local employment. $1M-$15M over up to 5 years. Typical awards anticipated to be between $3M and $8M over 3 years.
NOAA Fisheries Coastal Habitat Restoration and Resilience Grants for Underserved Communities – Sep 30
Supports capacity building coastal habitat restoration activities that benefit underserved communities and enhance their resilience to climate hazards.. $75K-$1M over 3 years. Typical awards anticipated to be between $250K-$500K.
NSF Partnership to Advance Conservation Science and Practice (PACSP) – Oct 11
Supports conservation research that investigates organismal biology, ecology, and/or evolution and is designed to contribute to the development and implementation of evidence-based activities and/or technology solutions to advance biodiversity conservation. Projects must span both basic and applied conservation research endeavors; the basic research component must be focused on a biodiversity conservation need. Proposals that adopt a convergent approach between climate change, conservation, and the health of ecosystems and the organisms therein are especially encouraged. Estimated 4-8 awards up to 3 years. $8M total in FY23.
Elif Demir-Hilton, PhD; edemirhi@ucsc.edu
NSF Chemistry – pilot program for no deadlines – submit anytime after September 1, 2022
Only three (3) programs are participating – pilot to last for 1 year:
- Chemistry of Life Processes (CLP)
- Chemical Structure, Dynamics, and Mechanisms-A (CSDM-A)
- Chemical Theory, Models and Computational Methods (CTMC)
NSF Mathematical Biology – rolling deadline
Support for research in applied and computational mathematics that demonstrates mathematical innovation integrated with biological relevance and significance.
NSF Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering in Mathematical and Statistical Sciences – rolling deadline
Support for advancing mathematics or statistics to address computational or big-data challenges. PI or Co-PI must be in an area supported by DMS.
NSF – Condensed Matter and Materials Theory (CMMT) – rolling deadline
Supports fundamental research that advances conceptual understanding of hard and soft materials, and materials-related phenomena; the development of associated analytical, computational, and data-centric techniques; and predictive materials-specific theory, simulation, and modeling for materials research. First-principles electronic structure, quantum many-body and field theories, statistical mechanics, classical and quantum Monte Carlo, and molecular dynamics, are among the methods used in the broad spectrum of research supported in CMMT.
NSF – Topical Materials Research Programs (DMR:TMRP) – rolling deadline
Focuses on advancing the fundamental understanding of materials, materials discovery, design, synthesis, characterization, properties, and materials-related phenomena.
*Please see the limitations on the number of applications per PI for this program
NSF DCL: NSF-NIST Interaction in Basic and Applied Scientific Research
Travel costs for researchers supported by NSF to collaborate with researchers in the NIST Laboratories and User Facilities.
DOE – Reaching A New Energy Sciences Workforce (Ascr-Renew)
To increase participation of underrepresented groups in the quantum computing and networking workforce and to increase participation of underrepresented institutions in quantum computing and networking workforce training.
Tracks 1-3 $50K-$500K/year/institution and Track 4 $25K-$100K/yea/institution
Other Opportunities and Announcements
John Templeton Foundation Grants – LOI Aug 19, full proposal by invitation Jan 20, 2023
Projects should align with Strategic Priorities, incl. Math and Physical Sciences and Life Sciences (e.g., emergence of life and agentic behaviors of biotic & abiotic systems). Contact caroline@ucsc.edu of FR.
Beckman Foundation Young Investigator Award in Chemistry and the Life Sciences – LOI Aug 1
$600K/4yrs to foster methods, instruments and materials for new avenues of research in science. Tenure-track appointment on or after 1/1/18 Contact Caroline@ucsc.edu in FR if you plan to apply.
NSF Computational and Data-Enabled Science and Engineering – deadlines vary by Division: Sep 15-Nov 15
Support for projects that harness computation and data to advance knowledge and accelerate discovery above and beyond the goals of the participating individual programs.
HHMI Freeman Hrabowski Scholars Program – Sep 28
New program supporting outstanding early career faculty who are committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. Eligible research areas include all basic biomedical science disciplines, as well as plant biology, evolutionary biology, biophysics, chemical biology, biomedical engineering, and computational biology. ~$2M over 5 years. Contact Caroline Rodriguez in foundation relations if you plan to apply.
NSF Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Hispanic-Serving Institutions – All tracks Sep 30
Track 1: Planning/Pilot ($400K/3ys); Track 2: Implementation and Evaluation (1M/3-5yrs); Campus is not currently eligible for Track 3. Contact Heather Bell (hmbell@ucsc.edu) if you intend to apply.
NSF Mid-Career Advancement Program – Mar 1, 2023
6.5/mo salary + other direct costs for 3 years from Associate Professors who have held that rank for at least three years who wish to substantively advance their research program and career trajectory
DARPA BAA Defense Sciences Office – Executive summaries, abstracts, and full proposal accepted on a rolling basis until Jun 14, 2023
Thrust areas: (1) Novel Materials & Structures, (2) Sensing & Measurement, (3) Computation & Processing, (4) Enabling Operations, (5) Collective Intelligence, and (6) Global Change.
DARPA Disruptioneering Program Announcement – subsequent deadlines TBA; BAA open until Jun 20, 2023
Disruption Opportunities for game-changing technologies for U.S. national security will be announced via Presolicitation Notices issued under this PA with a 30 day submission window
DARPA Tactical Technology Office “Redefining Possible 2022” BAA – Executive Summaries, Proposal Abstracts, and Proposals accepted until Jun 21, 2023
Support for applied research and technology development to redefine the future of warfighting across four domains: Air, Ground, Maritime, and Space.
NASA call for reviewers. NASA requests that potential reviewers create an NSPIRES account and sign up to be a reviewer as opportunities arise.
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.