February 5, 2007
Interdisciplinary Training for Undergraduates in Biological and Mathematical Sciences (UBM)
National Science Foundation (NSF)
Directorate for Biological Sciences
Directorate for Education and Human Resources
Directorate for Mathematics and Physical Sciences
Interdisciplinary Training for Undergraduates in Biological and Mathematical Sciences (UBM)
Deadline: 04/04/2007
The goal of the Undergraduate Biology and Mathematics (UBM) activity is to enhance undergraduate education and training at the intersection of the biological and mathematical sciences and to better prepare undergraduate biology or mathematics students to pursue graduate study and careers in fields that integrate the mathematical and biological sciences. The core of the activity is long-term research experiences for interdisciplinarily balanced teams of at least two undergraduates. Projects should focus on research at the intersection of the mathematical and biological sciences. Projects should provide students exposure to contemporary mathematics and biology, addressed with modern research tools and methods. That is, projects must be genuine research experiences rather than rehearsals of research methods. Projects must involve students from both areas in collaborative research experiences and include joint mentorship by faculty in both fields. In addition, it is expected that projects will strengthen the research and education capacity, infrastructure, and culture of the participating institutions. To this end, projects should create models for education in the mathematical and biological sciences and influence the direction of academic programs for a broad range of students. UBM is a joint effort of the Education and Human Resources (EHR), Biological Sciences (BIO), and Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Directorates at NSF. Research activities should focus on areas funded by the Division for Mathematical Sciences and the Directorate for Biological Sciences. NSF does not normally support bioscience research with disease-related goals, including work on the etiology, diagnosis or treatment of physical or mental disease, abnormality, or malfunction in human beings or animals. Within this context, there is room for a variety of activities, ranging from undergraduate research participation, through curriculum and faculty development, as well as internships outside the academic institution. The program encourages collaborations that bring together biological and mathematical scientists from associate, baccalaureate, masters, or Ph.D. granting institutions, minority serving institutions, national and regional organizations, and that may involve industrial or government laboratories. Opportunities for partnering across institutions and for developing international collaborations are welcome.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: NSF anticipates making 6 to 9 standard grants, including 2 to 3 institutional awards and 4 to 6 group awards. The anticipated funding amount is $3.3 million in FY 2007, pending the availability of funds. The duration of projects may be up to five years (for Institutional projects), or up to three years (for Group projects), and NSF strongly encourages projects of these durations. Total award sizes for Institutional projects should not exceed an average of $200,000 per year. Total award sizes for Group projects should not exceed $80,000 per year. Cost sharing is not required by NSF. An administrative allowance, limited to 25 percent of the participant support stipend amount only, is allowed for UBM awards as partial reimbursement of indirect costs.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: The categories of proposers identified in the Grant Proposal Guide are eligible to submit proposals under this program solicitation. PLEASE NOTE: Only undergraduate students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions can be supported with NSF funds. NOTE: Foreign researchers at U.S. institutions may be able to apply for this award through their institution. Contact the program officer for details.
Posted by sharum at 10:37 AM
August 29, 2006
National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity, and the Planet
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Office of Research and Development
National Center for Environmental Research (NCER)
Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Program
4th Annual P3 Award: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity, and the Planet
Deadline: 12/21/2006
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the auspices of the Office of Research and Development (ORD), National Center for Environmental Research (NCER), and its partners invite submissions to the 4th Annual P3 Award: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity, and the Planet. P3 is the next step beyond P2--pollution prevention--and focuses on the three components of sustainability: People, Prosperity, and the Planet. The P3 Award will be given to the winners of a national, intercollegiate design competition among interdisciplinary student teams for their research, development, and design solutions to the scientific, technical, and policy challenges of sustainability. The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to select innovative design proposals for support to compete for the P3 Award.
Posted by sharum at 11:20 AM
February 16, 2006
Nanotechnology for Undergraduate Education - international collaboration encouraged
Nanotechnology for Undergraduate Education (NUE)
International, collaborative, and interdisciplinary
ACTIVITIES SUPPORTED: Teaching or Curric/Prog Development
Collaborative Activity
LAST REVIEWED: 02/15/2006
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND REQUIRED: Doctorate/Equiv Professional
CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED: U.S. Citizens
Permanent U.S. Residents
AGENCY TYPE: U.S. Federal Government
DEADLINES ANNOUNCED: 05/16/2006
The Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education (NUE) solicitation aims at introducing nanoscale science, engineering, and technology through a variety of interdisciplinary approaches into undergraduate education. The focus is on nanoscale engineering education with relevance to devices and systems and/or on the social, economic, and ethical issues that surround nanotechnology. NUE projects are intended to enable individuals, departments, programs, or campuses to integrate nanoscale science and engineering into their curricula. Integration could take the form of a new course or courses, or modification of existing courses so that a substantial portion of the course content is based on nanoscale science and engineering. Integration could include a module or modules in courses that focus on issues of environmental or social change and new developments in nanoscale science and engineering, or a new course or series of courses that include those focuses. Proposals involving any part of the undergraduate curriculum are eligible. International collaborations that advance the underlying NUE goals and strengthen U.S. activities are encouraged. NUE emphasizes new approaches to undergraduate education through interdisciplinary collaborations.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: It is estimated that about 8-10 standard grants with a total of $2 million will be awarded pending the availability of funds. Each award will be a maximum amount of $200,000 for two years.
Posted by sharum at 11:58 AM
November 9, 2005
A Look at Area Studies - German Studies
Today was a very important day in 1989 for those living in Berlin. It marked the opening (or falling) of the Berlin Wall. We thought we'd celebrate the day with a look at current German Studies Opportunities. Most of the records listed here fall under the humanities disciplines of economics or politics. And a few of them offer exchanges for students or teaching opportunities for faculty.
The best way to find studies focused on a specific geographic location is to visit the IRIS Thesaurus, select Area Studies and select the most appropriate geographic location, Save and Load into the search statement. You'll find opportunities that study that specific area.
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