Experts Answer Challenging Questions about Transitional Energy Technologies

“Road to the New Energy Economy” briefing series continues on Capitol Hill

(NSF, October 14, 2009) On October 15, DISCOVER and the National Science Foundation’s noontime, congressional briefing series examine what steps must be taken to ensure clean, abundant wind, solar, biomass and geothermal energy for America’s future. Top energy experts will address:

Why doubling the world’s energy supply by 2050 won’t be nearly enough. Read more

Ask an Expert: DOE Recovery Act Clearinghouse

The purpose of the DOE Recovery Act Clearinghouse is to help increase the availability of information about DOE’s American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) activities. The Clearinghouse will provide initial consultations, and also make referrals when appropriate to other information sources (websites, documents, DOE staff, etc). You can contact us with your questions using our submittal form, by calling our toll-free number: 1-888-DOE-RCVY (1-888-363-7289), or browse our list of frequently asked questions. Media inquiries should be directed to the DOE Press Office. Read more

FAQs Regarding Academic Research Infrastructure – Recovery and Reinvestment (ARI-R2) Program Solicitation NSF 09-562 –Part 2

What is the general intent of the ARI-R2 program?

The intent of this program is to provide one-time assistance in modernizing the Nation’s existing shared research facilities where sponsored and/or unsponsored research activities and research training take place.  An ideal candidate for an ARI-R2 project would be an existing research or research training facility that has become dilapidated or partially obsolete so that it cannot effectively support the needs of modern research in the area for which the facility was intended, but which, if repaired and/or renovated, would go on to serve the needs of modern researchers or provide training in modern research, greatly expanding the impact of the facility in its associated area of research and research training. Read more

FAQ for Broadband Technology Program

The U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and the Department of Agriculture’s Rural Utilities Service (RUS) posted answers on their web site to frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding NTIA’s Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP) and RUS’ Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) PDF. The FAQs address a variety of topics including applying for funds.

From NSF: FAQs Basic Research to Enable Agricultural Development (BREAD)

ELIGIBILITY

Who can be PI on a BREAD proposal?

PIs will be expected to hold a position at an eligible institution within the United States. Eligible institutions will include US academic institutions, US non-profit research organizations including museums, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations in the United States that are directly associated with educational or research activities, and consortia led by the eligible organizations listed here. Proposers are encouraged to contact a program director if there are questions about eligibility of institutions or potential Co-PIs. Read more

Unfunded Challenge Grant? You’ll Need a Strategy

(NAIAD Funding News, July 29, 2009) In “After Challenge Grants” in our June 17 issue, we told you how to build on your unfunded Challenge Grant application to submit a new one, usually an R01. Before sitting down to rework the application, it’s a good idea to do a higher level assessment to make sure a rewrite is the right choice for you. Here are some tips for sizing up your situation. Assess your level of funding. Do you already have a significant level of support from NIH? If you already have grants on the topic, reviewers may question whether you have the time for another project or they may ask whether the research is needed. Read more

FAQ Regarding NSF Cross-Directorate Initiative: Cyber-Enabled Discovery and Innovation (NSF 07-603)

Q. Why are Letters of Intent required?

A. Letters of Intent (LoI) help NSF prepare for the review process; i.e., identify panelists, and plan panels. Especially in the case of a multi-disciplinary solicitation such as CDI, assembling panels with the right combination of expertise is crucial.

Q. Can I submit a preliminary proposal even if I do not submit a Letter of Intent?

A. No. Letters of Intent are mandatory in order to be able to submit a preliminary proposal to CDI. Each preliminary proposal MUST refer to a Letter of Intent ID, issued by the NSF upon receiving the Letter of Intent. Read more

Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the NSF Division of Chemistry Program Realignment

Q. Where can I find information about the NSF Division of Chemistry (CHE) realignment?

A. Please see the Dear Colleague Letter available at

http://www.nsf.gov/publications/pub_summ.jsp?ods_key=nsf09048  and the brochure entitled “Realignment of the Division of Chemistry Programs” available at http://www.nsf.gov/mps/che/realign/brochure.pdf

Q. Will my current award be affected? Read more

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