LIMITED SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITY – FOUNDATION FOR FOOD AND AGRICULTURE RESEARCH (FFAR) – 2020 NEW INNOVATOR IN AGRICULTURE RESEARCH AWARD:
This program limits the number of applications that the university can submit. Investigators interested in applying to this program must click the “Notification of Interest” link (below), complete and submit the form by the deadline listed in order to be eligible to participate in internal competitions.
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) is now accepting nominations for the 2020 New Innovator in Food and Agriculture Research Award. FFAR intends to grant up to ten awards to early-career scientists pursuing research that supports the Foundation’s Challenge Areas and promotes global, sustainable food production. Each applicant is eligible to receive up to $150,000 per year for a maximum of three years totaling $450,000 from FFAR.
FOR THE FIRST TIME, FFAR IS NOT REQUIRING AWARDEES TO SECURE MATCHING FUNDS, OPENING THIS OPPORTUNITY TO A WIDER POOL OF APPLICANTS.
Institutions of higher education, nonprofit research institutions and the U.S. Department of Agriculture are encouraged to nominate one applicant who holds tenure-track or equivalent position and meets the eligibility criteria specified in the Call for Nominations.
Applications from eligible nominees will be evaluated on their research program proposals as well as a demonstrated commitment to mentoring future generations of agricultural and food scientists.
Internal deadline – Please complete the Notification of Interest (NOI) form by 1/30/2020.
Limit – 1 per institution
Sponsor deadline for nominations – 3/4/2020
Complete submission guidelines and program deadlines are available on the FFAR website.
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LIMITED SUBMISSION OPPORTUNITY – USDA/NIFA WOMEN AND MINORITIES IN SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATHEMATICS FIELDS PROGRAM (WAMS):
This program limits the number of applications that the university can submit. Investigators interested in applying to this program must click the “Notification of Interest” link (below), complete and submit the form by the deadline listed in order to be eligible to participate in internal competitions.
The purpose of this program is to support research, education/teaching, and extension projects that increase participation by women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in STEM. NIFA intends this program to address educational needs within broadly defined areas of food, agriculture, natural resources, and human (FANH) sciences. Applications recommended for funding must highlight and emphasize the development of a competent and qualified workforce in the FAHN sciences. WAMS-funded projects improve the economic health and viability of rural communities by developing research and extension initiatives that focus on new and emerging employment opportunities in STEM occupations. Projects that contribute to the economic viability of rural communities are also encouraged.
Internal deadline – Please complete the Notification of Interest (NOI) form by 1/16/2020
Limit – 1 per institution
Sponsor deadline – 2/24/2020
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NC AGRICULTURAL FOUNDATION GATHERING SUBMISSIONS FOR 2020 APPLICATIONS FOR FUNDING FROM THE NC TOBACCO TRUST FUND COMMISSION:
The NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission has opened their 2020 grant application process.
The call for proposals and more information can be found at:
http://tobaccotrustfund.org/apply-open-2/
Any investigator interested in applying should contact reach out to the Executive Director of the NC Agricultural Foundation (NCAF), Kathy Kennel, via: kkennel@ncsu.edu, or at: 919-515-9259.
NC Tobacco Trust Fund Commission (NCTTFC) proposals run through the NC Agricultural Foundation and/or NC Tobacco Foundation with assistance from CALS Contracts & Grants. These are submitted through an online application process and only one portal site is created per non-profit, so it is imperative that Kathy is notified very promptly, so she can assist in getting the process started.
Deadline for the bundled proposals from NCAF to NCTTFC is March 6, 2020.
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USDA/NIFA HIGHER EDUCATION CHALLENGE (HEC) GRANTS PROGRAM:\
HEC is a NIFA-administered competitive grants program focused on improving formal, baccalaureate, or master’s degree level food, agricultural, natural resources, and human (FANH) science education, and first professional degree level education in veterinary medicine (DVM). HEC supports social and behavioral science disciplines. Projects that integrate social and biological sciences are encouraged. Incorporation of social and behavioral sciences is important for addressing many of the challenges facing agriculture and rural communities, such as increasing global demand for food production in the face of limited natural resources; improving health and reducing obesity by engaging in heathy diets; and alleviating poverty by fostering economic opportunity.
Application due dates: 3/23/2020, 3/24/2021
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NC STATE CENTER FOR HUMAN HEATH AND THE ENVIRONMENT (CHHE) PILOT PROJECT PROGRAM (PPP):
NC State University’s Center for Human Health and the Environment (CHHE) is announcing its request for applications (RFA) for pilot project proposals for Fall 2020. Applications are due on February 28, 2020.
The earliest start date is mid-April 2020 and CHHE expects to fund 6-8 projects. The CHHE Pilot Project Program (PPP) fosters collaborations, increases interdisciplinary research and aids in the career development of early career investigators to advance environmental health research. The overarching goal of CHHE’s PPP is to provide support for research aimed at understanding the adverse impacts of environmental factors on human health and disease.
The CHHE PPP encourages multidisciplinary/collaborative approaches and the use of CHHE’s cores and resources. The PPP has added a new program that supports community engaged projects. More details about the objectives of the PPP and RFA instructions can be found at https://chhe.research.ncsu.edu/pilot-projects.
Abstract pre-submission (jcbonner@ncsu.edu) is encouraged but not required to determine if proposal topics are consistent with the mission of the CHHE. Individual awards will range up to $25,000 direct costs for one year.
Questions should be directed to Dr. Jamie Bonner (jcbonner@ncsu.edu), Director of CHHE PPP.
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2020 ROZENBERG TULIP AWARD – CALL FOR NOMINATIONS:
The Rozenberg Tulip Award recognizes outstanding research achievements in the field of Biomolecular Computing and Molecular Programming, as well as outstanding service to the field.
The awardee will be honoured at the 26th International Conference on DNA Computing and Molecular Programming (DNA26, http://dna26.iopconfs.org/home), September 14-18, 2020. It is expected that the award recipient will attend and will give a Prize presentation at DNA26.
For a list of previous recipients of the award, see
https://isnsce.org/awards/the-rozenberg-tulip-award-in-dna-computing/
Nominations are sought for the 2020 prize. A nomination consists of
– A nomination letter (self-nominations are not permitted). The letter, no more than two pages, should summarize highlights of the nominees research contributions, as well as service to the community.
– The nominee’s CV or link to comprehensive website.
– One or two additional recommendation letters in support of the nomination.
All materials should be emailed to condon@cs.ubc.ca Anne Condon, the Chair of the Steering Committee of the DNA Computing and Molecular Programming conference.
The deadline for nominations is Friday February 7, 2020.
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NIH @ NC STATE GRANTSMANSHIP SERIES:
The Research Development Office’s (RDO) Proposal Development Unit (PDU) invites everyone in the NC State community to participate in the NIH @ NC State Grantsmanship Series.
These monthly seminars will acquaint you with the basics of NIH. Registration is not required, but please fill out the interest form so that the team can let you know about any event updates.
Next up: NIH Opportunities for New Investigators
Topics include: An introduction to NIH training and career development mechanisms, NIH’s Next Generation of Researchers Initiative, and some Institute-specific opportunities.
Date: 1/22/2020, 12:30-1:30 pm
Location: 4280 Talley Student Center
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TOWN OF CARY SEEKS NC STATE ASSISTANCE WITH WASTE MANAGEMENT:
Leah Burton, NC State’s Director of the Centennial Campus Partnership Office & Industry Alliances has shared to College Research Offices that the Town of Cary is interested in exploring partnership opportunities with NC State University to address issues with the town’s recycling program.
These issues are by no means specific to Cary and the development and application of any solutions would potentially have value far beyond just one community.
Cary currently has a short term contract with Waste Management(WM) to take their recycling. Town of Cary trucks collect the recycling curbside and take it directly to a WM facility. WM sorts the recycling, finds buyers for the materials they can, and the rest adds to the landfill.
Issues with recycling are many. Much of it is contaminated and ends up in the landfill anyway. Traditional markets for recycled materials are changing.
The Town of Cary is interested in looking at ways to improve the recycling process and, thereby, increasing the useful life of local landfills.
The Centennial Campus Partnership Office aims to organize a meeting with the Town of Cary and faculty interested in working with the town to develop approaches to solving this problem.
Faculty with interest in participating in this initiative are asked to reach out to Amy Lubas in the Partnerships unit via: aelubas@ncsu.edu, by January 14.