In 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) unveiled a set of “Big Ideas,” 10 bold, long-term research and process ideas that identify areas for future investment at the frontiers of science and engineering (see https://www.nsf.gov/news/special_reports/big_ideas/index.jsp). The Big Ideas represent unique opportunities to position our Nation at the cutting edge of global science and engineering leadership by bringing together diverse disciplinary perspectives to support convergence research.
The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is interested in receiving a broad range of proposals for augmenting existing and/or developing innovative solutions that directly maintain, and/or cultivate a diverse, world-class Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) workforce to maintain the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ technological superiority. The goal of proposed efforts must provide solutions that establish, build, and/or maintain STEM educational pathways of U.S. citizens directly relevant to the needs of Department of Navy’s (DON) current and future workforce.
This program supports research on strategies to improve the use of research evidence in ways that benefit young people ages 5-25 in the United States. We want to know what it takes to produce useful research evidence, what it takes to get research used, and what happens when research is used. We welcome letters of inquiry for studies that pursue one of these broad aims.
Limited Submission
The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust supports education and research in ornamental horticulture through grants to botanical gardens, arboreta, universities, and other charitable organizations strongly-aligned with its funding interests.
Research
The advancement of research in ornamental horticulture and the publication of the results of such research.
Examples include:
Rolling Deadline
Limited Submission - pending faculty interest
The U.S. Consulate General Hong Kong & Macau Public Affairs Section (PAS) is pleased to
announce that we are accepting proposals for the Small Grants Program. This annual notice of
funding opportunities outlines our funding priorities and areas of interest, as well as procedures
for submitting requests for funding.
Rolling Deadline
Limited Submission: pending faculty interest
Purpose of Small Grants: PAS Lome invites proposals for programs that strengthen cultural ties
between the U.S. and Togo through cultural and exchange programming that highlights shared
values and promotes bilateral cooperation. All programs must include an American cultural
Statement of Interest Program Objective: Funding will support projects that have a significant connection to U.S. Embassy mission goals, namely: regional security, commercial diplomacy, empowerment of women and minorities, human rights protections, democracy, and rule of law:
Purpose of Program: Two Department programs fund this competition: the Technical Assistance and Dissemination to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities (TA&D) program and the Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities (PD) program.
The John and Polly Sparks Early Career Grant supports early career psychologists conducting research in the area of early intervention and treatment for serious emotional disturbance in children.
The John and Polly Sparks Foundation partnered with APF to empower early career psychologists to produce scientifically-based research and programs that could provide models for broad-based applications across the country.
Evaluation criteria - Proposals will be evaluated on:
The U.S. Embassy Honduras Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the U.S. Department of State is pleased to announce an open competition for organizations and individuals to submit applications to carry out a program or project through its Public Diplomacy Small Grants Program.