Researchers in the tri-state region rely on the high-speed connection to MAGPI and Internet2 to enable distributed virtual collaboratory environments and immediate access to very large datasets.

NSF Academic Research Infrastructure Program Solicitation

Funding Agency: National Science Foundation
Website: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09562/nsf09562.htm

On May 11, 2009 the NSF issued Program Solicitation 09-562, the Academic Research Infrastructure Program: Recovery and Reinvestment (ARI-R²). The program seeks to invest in repair, renovation, or in exceptional cases, the replacement of existing research facilities in the US.  Approximately 100 awards will be made in the $250,000 to $2,000,000 range; 6-10 awards in the $2 million to $5 million range; and 3-5 awards in the $5-$10 million range. Letters of intent are due by July 1, 2009. Full proposals are due by August 24, 2009.

 

Strategic Technologies for Cyberinfrastructure (STCI)

Funding Agency: National Science Foundation
Website: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=500066

The primary purpose of the Strategic Technologies for Cyberinfrastructure Program (STCI) is to support work leading to the development and/or demonstration of innovative cyberinfrastructure services for science and engineering research and education that fill gaps left by more targeted funding opportunities.  In addition, it will consider highly innovative cyberinfrastructure education, outreach and training proposals that lie outside the scope of targeted solicitations.

The National Science Foundation provides a number of targeted funding opportunities for the development of cyberinfrastructure, for the provision of cyberinfrastructure services, and for related education, outreach and training.  However, cyberinfrastructure technology and training are broad continua.  It is anticipated that, at any given time, there will be ideas that do not map neatly onto the extant portfolio of cyberinfrastructure solicitations yet have a high potential impact on research and education.  Accordingly, the Strategic Technologies for Cyberinfrastructure program will accept proposals for cyberinfrastructure development, demonstration, education, outreach and training activities that are not aligned with the specific goals of other existing cyberinfrastructure funding opportunities and which have the potential to transform multiple areas of research or education.

Full proposals are due August 13, 2009.

National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance Sustainable Vision Grants

Funding Agency: National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance
Website: http://nciia.org/grants/sustainablevision

The National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance's Sustainable Vision Grants program promotes technology innovation and entrepreneurship in higher education to create experiential learning opportunities for students and support successful, socially beneficial businesses. Successful Sustainable Vision grant proposals apply breakthrough technologies to address basic human needs such as health, food security, clean water, and affordable energy. The program has both a domestic and global outlook. To date, twenty-four U.S. universities have received funding through the program to develop, commercialize, and disseminate technologies in twenty-three countries throughout Asia, Africa, and Latin America. To receive a grant, inventions and technologies must be commercially viable with an economically sustainable business model that can be replicated. The program may begin by addressing needs at the household or village level, but should have the potential for regional, national, or even global impact. Programs should further inform and expand curricula and in-the-field opportunities offered to students. Projects must be sustainable beyond the length of the grant and should provide a structure for ongoing collaboration and education. Faculty from NCIIA member institutions are eligible to apply.

Next Deadline: October 15, 2010

Awards will range from $10,000 to $50,000 each for programs of one to three years.

Guidelines and NCIIA membership information are available at Complete RFP on the NCIIA Web site.