Call for Proposals, RW Johnson Foundation: Public Health Services and Systems Research

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is pleased to share the following Call for Proposals for Public Health Services and Systems Research (PHSSR) www.rwjf.org/cfp/phssr  Public Health Services and SystemsResearch (PHSSR), a multi-disciplinary field of study, provides a framework for examining the organization, financing, delivery and quality of public health services within communities and the impact of those services on the health of the public. Approximately $3.2 million will be awarded through this solicitation to support short-term studies as well as complex and comprehensive studies.  Guided by the national research agenda for PHSSR, this solicitation aims to further advance the field of PHSSR with the ultimate goal of improving the performance and efficiency of the public health system and the health of the people it serves, regardless of who they are or where they live.

The National Network of Public Health Institutes will facilitate this Call for Proposals. A web conference will be held for interested applicants on November 8, 2012. Brief proposals are due December 18, 2012. Additional information about the web conference and the project can be found on the NNPHI website atwww.nnphi.org/phssr/cfp/annual. Please direct any questions to Erica Johnson at phssr@nnphi.org or 504-301-9854.

November 29: Department of Defense Research Round Robin

UNC GA has announced the following Department of Defense event to our faculty:

The UNC Defense Application Group (DAG) will host a “Round Robin” on November 29^th to provide tips for working with the Department of Defense (DoD).  We invite UNC faculty to meet individually with DAG faculty and technical advisors, spending 5-10 minutes with each pitching ideas and receiving feedback on potential DoD program matches and next steps.

Dear Colleague Letter: National Science Foundation and National Institute of Justice Collaboration in the Social, Behavioral and Forensic Sciences

The National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Justice have announced that the NSF's Directorate for Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) has signed an MOU with the NIJ "that outlines a framework for cooperation and collaboration in the social, behavioral, and forensic sciences." This announcement creates very exciting opportunities for our college, and I encourage you to share this information broadly with your colleagues.

This MOU is not, as one might thing, merely about forensic science. Instead, this MOU suggests a very broad range of social and behavioral science questions and applications of interest to both agencies. With this in mind, all the social science departments and their faculties may find this announcement important for their work.


I would be happy to work with faculty with an interest in research that is of interest to NIJ and NSF. I know Susan Sterett, one of the program officers involved in this initiative, and would be pleased to make introductions or suggest strategies. As always, please direct your questions to me and my office.


The announcement follows the jump.

Important Dear Colleague Letter from NSF

The director of the Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE) directorate at the National Science Foundation, Myron Gutman, has issued a Dear Colleague Letter regarding "Interdisciplinary Research Across the SBE Sciences." Anyone with an interest in NSF's support for this research should read this important letter, which lays out the directorate's and NSF's vision for interdisciplinary social science. If you have any comments or questions, please do share them with the Research Office.

The letter follows the jump.

Call for applications: registration fees for the Digital Humanities Summer Institute, University of Victoria

The CHASS research office has committed to fund CHASS's cosponsorship of the 2013 Digital Humanities Summer Institute in Victoria, BC, which will be held from June 6-13, 2013. Everything I've heard about this meeting from our colleagues in DH here suggest that this is an excellent workshop, and I am strongly persuaded that this is a sound use of our resources. The Institute's website is http://dhsi.org

Our $2500 registration fee entitles us to five registrations for the conference. I am willing to fund two more for a total of seven participants.

This call is for informal applications from those interested in attending this workshop and having my office cover your $300 registration fee.

The deadline for your application for this support is November 15, 2012. I will make decisions on whom I will support by November 30.

To apply, simply send me an email message explaining why you would like to attend this workshop, and how it would benefit you and your department in the research and teaching realms. Please attach your CV to the note. Please also explain how you would fund your travel to the Institute. I may be able to provide some support for some participants to travel, but do not yet know whether my budget will allow this. Here are possible sources of funds:

* If you have a research grant or fellowship and the terms of the grant or fellowship would cover the travel expenses, you may want to use this option.

* You may be able to use departmental travel resources to fund at least part of your travel.

* For faculty, you could apply for travel funding through the Scholarly Research Award process, details of which are available at this blog or at the CHASS research page.

* For graduate students, there are funds available for graduate students to travel from the Association for Computers in Humanities (ACH, website linked to http://dhsi.org/scholarships.php)

To be clear, I may have some resources to support travel, but I would like you to ask for partial support from your department or from other sources; I may be able to supplement travel funding pending review of applications.

As you can see, this application process is informal, but if we have more interest than funding, we will work to ensure that we support an appropriate mix of junior and senior scholars, disciplines, and the like.

As usual, feel free to contact me with your questions and comments.

America's Media Makers: Development Grants

This opportunity will be of interest to people involved in Public History and Digital Humanities. It is a major undertaking, but would certainly be worthy of our attention. Please contact the research office if we can help you prepare a proposal.


America's Media Makers: Development Grants   

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http://www.neh.gov/grants/public/americas-media-makers-development-grants

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National Foundation for the Arts and the Humanities

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)

Division of Public Programs

Abstract:

The Division of Public Programs offers support for a wide range of public humanities programs that engage citizens in thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity and history. Projects must be well-grounded in scholarship and illuminate ideas and insights central to the humanities. America's Media Makers (AMM) grants support the following formats:
1. Interactive digital media
2. Film and television projects
3. Radio projects

The University System of Florida & University of Missouri Hosting Federal Research Update Webinar from Oct 29-Nov 2

This is an announcement of an online "webinar" (I didn't invent the word!) with some interesting presentations and updates of federal funding agencies' spending priorities and other issues important to researchers. While the webinar seems pitched to administrators, those of you with active or potential funded research projects may find that there's a lot worth learning here. My sense is that you can pick and choose the presentations you most want to hear--you don't have to take it all in! I'd encourage you to find things that interest you and to share what you've learned with your colleagues and, if you have further concerns or questions, with the Research Office.

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The University System of Florida & University of Missouri Hosting Federal Research Update Webinar from Oct 29-Nov 2

 

The State University System of Florida is partnering with the University of Missouri and the National Association of College and University Business Officers to webcast a free, week-long Federal Research Update webinar for university personnel and others who are interested in the latest on federal agency updates on research and budget priorities and policies. It will be broadcast live from Washington D.C. from Monday, October 29 through Friday, November 2. Viewers will be able to watch any or all of the individual 90 minute presentations throughout the week. They have a comprehensive line-up of speakers from key funding agencies. The attached notice has all the information and the agenda is on the site below. People who want to attend should register online at http://research.missouri.edu/federalupdate/index.  The site is live now for registrations. 

University Global Partnership Network (UPGN): Call for Proposals

This is an excellent opportunity for faculty whose work engages international partners. The College enjoyed some success in last year's funding process, so I think this is worth careful consideration this year. Some great things are being done under this program.

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Dear Colleagues,

We are pleased to announce the Second Call for Proposals (2013) for the UGPN Research Collaboration Fund as a way to support high-quality research collaboration with UGPN partner institutions - University of São Paulo, University of Surrey and NC State.  We would appreciate your help to share this opportunity with faculty in your College.  More information is available in the announcement below and online.

Greenwall Foundation: Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics

The Greenwall Foundation has announced the Faculty Scholars Program in Bioethics, which is intended to help resolve dilemmas in public policy, research and clinical practice in areas such as stem cell research, gene therapy and new information technologies.  The limit is one applicant per institution.  Eligible faculty are junior faculty members holding at least a 60% appointment in a tenure-track position.  Higher priority is given to applicants whose research addresses innovative and emerging topics. 

 

Award:  Salary is 50% of NIH cap, with 10% institutional costs for the salary only.  Indirect costs not supported.

 

Important dates: 

Scholarly Editions and Translations Grants

Colleagues: Carol Ashcraft informed me of this excellent opportunity for scholars in the humanities. Full details follow the jump.

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National Endowment for the Humanities

Division of Research Programs

Receipt Deadline December 6, 2012 for Projects Beginning October 2013

Brief Summary

Scholarly Editions and Translations grants support the preparation of editions and translations of pre-existing texts and documents of value to the humanities that are currently inaccessible or available in inadequate editions. These grants support full-time or part-time activities for periods of a minimum of one year up to a maximum of three years.

2012-2013 Scholarship and Research Awards--Call for Proposals

The CHASS Research Office is pleased to announce the call and guidelines for the CHASS Scholarship and Research Awards (SRAs). These awards are intended to assist faculty in their scholarly pursuits. Applications are due electronically (in Word or PDF) to the CHASS Research Office (missy_seate@ncsu.edu) by 9:00 AM, Friday, October 26, 2012. The  SRA cover page and CV page must be included. Please email your application tomissy_seate@ncsu.edu. Do not hesitate to contact Tom Birkland or Missy Seate (main office number 919-513-1937) if you have any questions about this award. Awards will be announced on November 19, 2012.

You can find the full call for proposals here: http://www.chass.ncsu.edu/research/resources/funding/scholarly.php

While this page does say 2011-12, it will link to the 2012-13 announcement. We will correct this soon. 

Please read it carefully, as the call for proposals contains some subtle changes from prior years. 

For your convenience, the announcement is reproduced below the jump--the forms are found at the link above. 

Research Program in Childhood Hunger

Colleagues, I received this today from one of the listservs to which I subscribe. There are many people in the College whom I believe would find this opportunity interesting. Work in this field would certainly fit well within NCSU's public service mission. Please let me or the research office staff know if you'd like to apply.

Tom

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Dear Colleague:

The Research Program on Childhood Hunger was established at the University of Kentucky Center for Poverty Research (UKCPR) in September 2010 with funding from the Food and Nutrition Service in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The co-directors of this initiative are Dr. Craig Gundersen, Professor of Agricultural and Consumer Economics at the University of Illinois, and Dr. James Ziliak, Gatton Chair in Microeconomics at the University of Kentucky and Director of UKCPR.

In this program we seek to develop a clearer and more comprehensive understanding of why children experience food insecurity in the United States. To this end UKCPR will competitively award grants to qualified individuals and institutions to provide rigorous research that expands our understanding of hunger among children in the United States and the attendant policy implications. Summaries of grants awarded in the past two years under this mechanism are available at http://www.ukcpr.org/CHRecipients.aspx. Total anticipated funding is $1.2 million across three large grants at $250,000 each and six small grants at $75,000 each. 

Letters of intent are due October 24, 2012, and full proposals are due December 3, 2012. The full RFP is available athttp://www.ukcpr.org/Task_Order_III_Childhood_Hunger_RFP.pdf 

Please direct administrative questions to Ms. Stephanie Fahs at < ukcpr@uky.edu > .

New Funding Opportunities in the Humanities

Please make a note of these opportunities, and feel free to contact our office at any time to explore submitting proposals!

A Room of Her Own Foundation

For women writers

http://www.aroho.org/giftfreedom.php

6th Gift of Freedom Grant Cycle Categories:Poetry, Playwrighting, Fiction, & Creative Nonfiction

Postmark Deadline November 1, 2012

Thanks to tremendous support from friends, advocates, and fellow writers, we are privileged to announce the 6th $50,000 Gift of Freedom award:  stronger, more prestigious, and of greater benefit to even more women. 

The 6th $50,000 Gift of Freedom competition will determine finalists from each genre (creative nonfiction, fiction, playwrighting, & poetry).  One genre finalist will be awarded the $50,000 Gift of Freedom grant. The three remaining genre finalists will each be awarded a $5000 prize and eligibility to attend a future AROHO Retreat for Women Writers benefitted by a Gift of Freedom Legacy Fellowship.

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NC Arts Council

Writers Fellowships (Poetry, Prose, Playwriting and Screenwriting)

http://www.ncarts.org/grants_category.cfm?ID=35 

What We Fund
Fellowships in the amount of $10,000 support the creative development of N.C. artists and the creation of new work. Fellowship funds may be used to:

• Set aside time to work
• Pursue projects that further artistic development and support the realization of specific creative ideas
• Buy supplies and equipment
• Fund expenses related to the activities listed above: for example, costs related to studio construction or improvements

Fellowship funds may not be used to support academic research or formal study toward an academic or professional degree.

AAUW: Summer/Short-Term Research Publication Grant

Here's an opportunity for the American Association of University Women for support for publication.

Sponsor: American Association of University Women Educational Foundation
Title: Summer/Short-Term Research Publication Grant
E-mail: aauw@act.org
Web Site: http://www.aauw.org
Program URL: http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/american.cfm
SYNOPSIS:  The sponsor provides support for women college and
university faculty and independent researchers to prepare research for
publication.
Deadline(s): 11/15/2012

Invitation to inaugural 'Pints of Science' event, September 25th at 7pm

The following is from Andrew Binder announcing this fascinating event.

From: Andrew R. Binder [mailto:andrew.r.binder@gmail.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 15:08
To: comregfac@lists.ncsu.edu
Subject: Invitation to inaugural 'Pints of Science' event, September 25th at 7pm

Dear colleagues:

I'd formally like to extend to you an invitation to the inaugural "Pints of Science" event at Tir Na Nog in downtown Raleigh on September 25th at 7pm. The speaker will be Dr. Rob Dunn from the Department of Biology, and he will be giving a brief talk entitled "Eight Ways Fungi are Taking Over Your Life: What No One is Telling You About Beer" followed by a Q&A session. The attached flyer has all the details, save one: Tuesday evening is 'pint night' at the pub, featuring discounted prices on draft beer.

Important: Calls for Nominations and Deadlines, Research and Extension Awards

Colleagues, Dara Leeder recently sent out an announcement about the various awards for excellence awarded by the college, many of which are also submitted for consideration for University-wide awards. Following the jump, here's details of the of all these award programs.


If you would like to nominate someone for an award related to research or extension, please contact that individual directly, or let me know at tom_birkland@ncsu.edu. In the memo below, I highlight the research and extension awards where my office can be of help. Please note that many of these awards recognize excellence across research, teaching, service, and extension and engagement.

These awards are important, and in some years we've not nominated as many people as we could for some awards. Please consider nominating yourself or a colleague! Let me know how I can help.--Tom

National Park Service: Japanese American Confinement Sites Preservation

The NPS Japanese American Confinement Sites Preservation program was announced and has many opportunities for interested CHASS faculty.

Here's the solicitation:

http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/HPG/JACS/downloads/2013ProgramGuidelines.pdf

Here's a summary of projects that were funded in 2012:

http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/HPG/JACS/downloads/2012_Grant_Recipients.pdf

And here's the program page that has a lot of additional info:

http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/HPG/JACS/application.html

From Liana Fryer: NIH Behavioral & Social Sciences Opportunity

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), issued as part of the NIH Basic Behavioral and Social Sciences Opportunity Network (OppNet), encourages research grant applications investigating multisensory processing in perception or other behavioral and social outcomes. The FOA is intended to support basic behavioral research projects focused on two or more sensory modalities. This includes research examining ways in which cognitive or affective processes interact with multisensory input to influence basic behavioral targets. While evidence suggests that sensory input is processed interactively instead of additively, research is less developed regarding how different modalities are integrated for perception and behavioral or social outcomes.

http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EY-13-001.html

Please note letter of intent is due to NIH by Oct 1, 2012 in addition to proposal submission deadline of Oct 31, 2012.

US Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, Consolidated Grant and Tech Assistance Program

The Office on Violence Against Women is pleased to announce the release of the Consolidated Grant and Technical Assistance Program to Address Children and Youth Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Violence and Engage Men and Boys as Allies

 

What:  The Consolidated Grant and Technical Assistance Program to Address Children and Youth Experiencing Domestic and Sexual Violence and Engage Men and Boys as Allies, hereafter referred to as the Consolidated Grant Program is designed to address two primary purposes:  1) support comprehensive child and youth-centered prevention and intervention projects that maximize community-based efforts and evidence-informed practices to more fully address exposure to domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking; and 2) support multi-faceted prevention strategies that involve community organizing, outreach, public education and mobilization that utilize men as influencers of other men and boys and encourages them to work as allies with women and girls to prevent domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault and stalking.  The Consolidated Grant Program also supports activities that were previously funded under the following four OVW grant programs:   1) Grants to Assist Children and Youth Exposed to Violence Program (CEV);  2) Services to Advocate for and Respond to Youth Program (Youth Services); 3) Services, Training, Education and Policies to Reduce Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking in Secondary Schools Grant Program (STEP); and 4) Engaging Men in Preventing Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking Program (Engaging Men).

 

Research and Innovation Seed Funding Program: RFP

The Research and Innovation Seed Funding (RISF) Program is now accepting proposals from NC State faculty and staff professionals. The proposal due date is Friday, September 28, 2012, at 11:59 PM. 

More details are at go.ncsu.edu/risf

In recent years, CHASS faculty have been awarded funds from this program. The broad perception is that this program mostly supports R&D with a commercial application. To some extent this is true,but not always. If you have questions, please let me know, and I can help you determine whether this is a good opportunity and can help you craft your proposal.