Current Limited Submission Program Details

Pathway to Stop Diabetes

May 24, 2013 – 12:51 pm

American Diabetes Association: Pathway to Stop Diabetes

Limit: One nominee per institution.  The institutional nominee may apply to either the Diabetes Research Career Initiator track OR the Diabetes Research Career Accelerator track.

Eligibility: Exceptionally creative faculty, either early career or those who are expanding their focus to diabetes research, from a broad range of disciplines, including medicine, biology, chemistry, engineering, computing, physics and mathematics.  If funded, the awardee must devote “at least 75% of …total time and effort to research during the funding period.” 

Mandatory notification of interest in nominating or being nominated: A simple statement of nomination, rather than a full letter of support, is due by 5 p.m. May 31, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.  Provide the name, title and contact information of the nominee, plus a working title (or brief description) of the proposed work. Identify the program track to which the candidate is being nominated (Diabetes Research Career Initiator track or the Diabetes Research Career Accelerator track).  Include the year the  candidate was appointed to at NC State.  Candidates should first be nominated by a department head or other advanced-career faculty member; however, a self-nomination will be accepted if it is followed by a nomination by a department head or other advanced-career faculty member by the notification deadline.

Internal preproposal deadline: Preproposals are due by 5 p.m. July 2, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.

Estimated internal review completion date: July 8, 2013

ADA application deadine:  August 16, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide the name of the sponsor, the full name of the program, the name, title and contact information of the candidate, and a working title of the proposed research,  starting with “PSD.”  List the name, title and contact information of the individual from whom the nomination letter of recommendation will be be sent, and an alternative source for the letter as well.   Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted.

Program summary: (up to five pages) Using the ADA program brochure and nomination guide as guidelines, describe why the proposal should be selected to advance to the sponsor’s review. The narrative should conform to the ADA requirements and review criteria. PIs may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Nomination letter:  Provide a nomination letter from the “division or department head.”  The letter should provide the rationale for institutional nomination, including why the candidate is uniquely suited for the award, and should certify that the candidate has the appropriate full-time position at the sponsoring institution.  Include in the letter an outline of the candidate’s responsibilities.  Provide  assurance that the institution is committed to the nominee and the proposal and will support the nominee’s devoting at least 75% of total time and effort to research for the duration of the award.  Evidence of academic commitment to the candidate and to the proposal should also be provided, including an outline of the institution’s plans to support the long-term development of the candidate and specific expectations for the individual’s  career course. To ensure confidentiality, the author of the letter should send it directly to limited-submission@ncsu.edu by 5 p.m. July 2, 2013.

Curriculum vitae: Provide a curriculum vitae appropriate for the program requirements and sufficient for demonstrating to the internal review panel that the project should represent NC State in the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal:The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS. Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to limited-submission@ncsu.edu by 5:00 p.m. July 2, 2013.

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Academic-Community Partnership Conference Series (R13)

May 23, 2013 – 11:35 am

National Institutes of Health: Academic-Community Partnership Conference Series (R13)

Limit: One application per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to the limited-submission@ncsu.edu by 5 p.m. May 30 2013. Include the name of the PI, any confirmed co-PIs, any collaborating partners, and a title or brief description of the proposed partnership conference.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. August 12, 2013 to the limited-submission@ncsu.edu.

Estimated internal review completion date: August 16, 2013

NIH application deadline: October 17, 2013

INTERNAL PREPROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, the funding opportunity number, and a working title of the proposal, starting with the acronym “CS.” Identify the NC State PI and co-PIs, and the PI of any collaborating external partner(s).  Also provide the total amount that will be requested from NIH.  No additional budget details are needed, and the amount provided is not binding.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NIH funding opportunity announcement as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to advance to the sponsor’s review. The narrative should conform to the NIH requirements and review criteria in the program solicitation. PIs may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Biosketch: Provide an NIH biosketch or equivalent for the NC State PI and co-PIs. Additional biosketches may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included on the team and that the proposal should advance to the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal: The deadline for submitting the internal preproposal to the limited-submission@ncsu.edu is 5:00 p.m. August 12, 2013. The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS.  If selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS.

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Summer Stipends

May 22, 2013 – 11:48 am

National Endowment for the Humanities:  Summer Stipends

Limit: Two nominees per institution

Eligibility:  Researchers, teachers and writers (with the exception of literary authors) who have completed their most advanced degrees, whether or not they are affiliated with an organization.  Individuals who have held or been awarded a major fellowship or research grant (more than $15,000) from organizations other than NC State within the last three years are not eligible.

Mandatory nomination or notification of interest in applying: A simple statement of nomination, rather than a full letter of support, is due by 5 p.m. May 29, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.  Include the name, title and contact information for the candidate, and include a title (or brief description) for the proposed work.  Candidates should first be nominated by a department head or other advanced-career faculty member; however, a self-nomination will be accepted if it is followed by a nomination by a department head or other advanced-career faculty member.   If the project responds to the NEH Bridging Cultures initiative referred to in the request for applications, include that information in the notification.

Internal preproposal submission deadline:  Submit internal preproposals by 5 p.m. July 29, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.

Estimated internal review completion date: August 2, 2013

NEH application deadline: September 26, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, plus a working title for the proposed project, starting with “SS.”  Include the candidate’s full name, title, email address and telephone number.  If the proposed project responds to the NEH Bridging Cultures initiative, add a heading, “Bridging Cultures,” and provide up to one sentence providing a general overview of how the proposed project advances the Bridging Cultures initiative.   Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 3 pages): Using the NEH program announcement and guidelines as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. The narrative should pay close attention to the NEH requirements and review criteria. Candidates may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than three pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the three-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide an appropriate curriculum vitae according to NEH guidelines, and sufficient for demonstrating to the internal review panel that the project should represent NC State in the sponsor’s review.  In the list of previous, current and pending support required by NEH guidelines, include a list of each fellowship and each research grant (from sources other than NC State) the candidate has received since September 1, 2010, plus the source or sponsor of each grant, the amount, and the start and end dates.  

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS.  Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided.  Submit the internal preproposal to  limited-submission@ncsu.edu by 5:00 p.m. July 29, 2013. Preproposals must be received before or by the internal preproposal deadline.

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Searle Scholars

May 20, 2013 – 4:58 pm

Kinship Trust: Searle Scholars Program

Limit:  One nominee per institution

Eligibility: Exceptional young faculty conducting independent research in the biomedical sciences and chemistry.  Must have recently begun an appointment at the assistant professor position, and the appointment must be the candidate’s first tenure-track position.

Mandatory notification of interest in nominating or being nominated:  A simple statement of nomination, rather than a full letter of support, is due by 5 p.m. May 28, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.  Include the date (month, day and year) that the candidate was appointed to the assistant professor position, and a title for the proposed work.  Candidates should first be nominated by a department head or other advanced-career faculty member; however, a self-nomination will be accepted if it is followed by a nomination by a department head or other advanced-career faculty member.

Preproposal deadline: Preproposals are due by 5 p.m. June 24, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.

Internal review presentation deadline: June 28, 2013; exact time to be confirmed, and thorough guidelines will be provided.

Estimated internal review completion date: July 1, 2013

Searle online application becomes available:  July 1, 2013

Searle application deadine:  September 27, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide the name of the sponsor, the full name of the program, the name, title and contact information of the candidate, and a working title of the proposed research, starting with “SS.”  Also include a heading for the start date (month, day and year) of the first full-time assistant professor position.  List the name, title and contact information of the individual from whom the letter of recommendation will be be sent, and an alternative source for the letter as well.   Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted.

Narrative: Using the copy of last year’s Searle application, which will be provided to all Searle candidates, provide the information requested in the form. Candidates do not have use the form itself, rather, they need only to provide the same information according to the same word and space restrictions specified in the application.  The items needed for the internal preproposals include: the 250-word abstract on page 4 of the document; items 11 (Education) and 12 (Professional Experience) and 13 (Honors) on page 6 of the application, which is numbered by Searle as page 2 of 12; item 14 (Doctoral Dissertation summary) and 15 (brief summary of postdoctoral research, if applicable) on Searle page 3 of 12; items 16, 17 and 18 on Searle page 4 of 12; item 19 (References’ names) on Searle page 5 of 12; and item 20a on Searle Page 6 of 12, or 20b if applicable.  Also provide the remaining items on pages 7 – 12 of the Searle application. (Page numbers subject to change depending on any revisions made since last year.)

Letter of recommendation:  The candidate should obtain a letter of recommendation from the individual most familiar with the candidate’s work, track record and potential for making outstanding research contributions relative to the program(s) for which the candidate is seeking institutional nomination.  The recommending individual may be either within or external to the NC State University.  If a candidate is being recommended for both the Searle Scholars Program and the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences, the candidate has two choices:  To obtain a letter of recommendation for each program from the same individual or to obtain a letter of recommendation from two different individuals.  Regardless of whether the letters are from the same individual or not, the letter of recommendation for each program needs to contain a description of the candidate’s strengths relative to each specific program. Each letter must clearly document reasons for the candidate’s competitiveness for representing NC State University in the specific program or programs.  The Searle letter should be addressed to the NC State University Internal Review Panel, Searle Scholars Program.  For confidentiality, the letter should be sent directly from the author to the limited-submission@ncsu.edu.  The letter is due, like the internal preproposal, on or before 5 p.m. June 24, 2012.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS. Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to the limited-submission@ncsu.edu by 5:00 p.m. June 24, 2013.

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Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences

May 20, 2013 – 4:50 pm

Pew Charitable Trusts: Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences

Limit:  One nominee per institution

Eligibility: The candidate must have a doctorate in medicine or biomedical sciences; must hold a full-time position as an assistant professor or equivalent tenure-track position, as of November 1, 2013; and as of July 1, 2013, must not have been in such a position more than three years (not appointed before July 1, 2010), whether or not the appointment was tenure track. The candidate’s work must have outstanding promise and clear relevance for human health.

Mandatory notification of interest in nominating or being nominated:  A simple statement of nomination, rather than a full letter of support, is due by 5 p.m. May 28, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.  Include the date (month, day and year) that the candidate was appointed to the assistant professor position, and a title for the proposed work.  Candidates should first be nominated by a department head or other advanced-career faculty member; however, a self-nomination will be accepted if it is followed by a nomination by a department head or other advanced-career faculty member.

Internal preproposal deadline: Preproposals are due by 5 p.m. June 24, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.  

Internal review presentation deadline: June 28, 2013; exact time to be confirmed, and thorough guidelines will be provided.  

Estimated internal review completion date: July 1, 2013

Pew deadline for institutional identification of the nominee:  July 15, 2013

Pew online application becomes available:  August 1, 2013

Pew application deadine:  November 1, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide the name of the sponsor, the full name of the program, the name, title and contact information of the candidate, and a working title of the proposed research, starting with “PSP.”  Also include a heading for the start date (month, day and year) of the first full-time assistant professor position.  List the name, title and contact information of the individual from whom the letter of recommendation will be be sent, and an alternative source for the letter as well.   Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted.

Preproposal narrative:  The Pew internal preproposal will be based on a sample copy of the Pew application.  All Pew candidates will be provided a copy of the sample application.  Candidates do not need to complete the form itself (although they may if they wish to), but rather, they need only to provide the same content within the same format and requirements set by Pew.  Candidates should provide information required on pages 3 to 13 of the sample application. (Page numbers are subject to change depending on whether the sample application has been revised since last year.)

Letter of recommendation:  The candidate should obtain a letter of recommendation from the individual most familiar with the candidate’s work, track record and potential for making outstanding research contributions relative to the program(s) for which the candidate is seeking institutional nomination.  The recommending individual may be either within or external to the NC State University.  If a candidate is being recommended for both the Searle Scholars Program and the Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences, the candidate has two choices:  To obtain a letter of recommendation for each program from the same individual or to obtain a letter of recommendation from two different individuals.  Regardless of whether the letters are from the same individual or not, the letter of recommendation for each program needs to contain a description of the candidate’s strengths relative to each specific program. Each letter must clearly document reasons for the candidate’s competitiveness for representing NC State University in the specific program or programs.  Pew candidates must obtain a letter “from an individual in the Applicant’s field who is familiar with the Applicant’s work but is not a current collaborator, not at the same institution and not a former fellowship advisor of the Applicant.”   The letter should be addressed to the NC State University Internal Review Panel, Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences. For confidentiality, the letter should be sent directly from the author to limited-submission@ncsu.edu.  The letter is due, like the internal preproposal, on or before 5 p.m. June 24, 2012.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS. Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to the limited-submission@ncsu.edu by 5:00 p.m. June 24, 2013.

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Developing and Improving Institutional Animal Resources

May 6, 2013 – 4:09 pm

National Institutes of Health: Developing and Improving Institutional Animal Resources (G20)

Limit: One application per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. May 14, 2013. Include the name of the principal investigator, any confirmed co-principal investigators, the animal facility director if not identified as a PI or co-PI, the project manager/facilities person involved, the full name of the facility, and a working title of the proposed project (or a brief description of the proposed project).

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. June 25, 2013 to the Limited Submission Manager.

Estimated internal review completion date: June 28, 2013

NIH application deadline: August 2, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, the funding opportunity number, and a working title of the proposal, starting with the acronym “AR.” Identify the NC State principal investigator, co-principal investigators, and, if not included as an investigator, the name of the participating veterinarian, along with the departments, email addresses and telephone numbers of the team members. Also provide the total amount that will be requested from NIH; no details are needed and the amount provided is not binding. Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NIH funding opportunity announcement as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. The narrative should pay close attention to the NIH requirements and review criteria in the program solicitation. Principal investigators may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide an NIH biosketch or equivalent for the NC State PI and co-PIs. No additional biosketches are required.  Additional curriculum vitae may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included on the team and that the project should represent NC State in the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS. Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to the Limited Submission Manager by 5:00 p.m. June 11, 2013. Preproposals must be received before or by the internal preproposal deadline.

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William T. Grant Scholars Program

April 30, 2013 – 5:38 pm

William T. Grant Foundation: William T. Grant Scholars

Limit: One proposal per college

Mandatory notification of interest in nominating or being nominated:  Senior-level faculty nominating eligible young faculty must submit a simple statement naming the nominee to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. May 13, 2013.  A full letter of nomination or recommendation is not necessary.  Also include the date the nominee received a terminal degree (which is required to be in 2006 or later) and the date the postdoctoral position ended.  Self-nominations will be accepted as long as they are followed by a nomination from any senior-level faculty member by 5 p.m. May 13, 2013.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. May 28, 2013 to the Limited Submission Manager.

Estimated internal review completion date: May 31, 2013

Grant Foundation application deadline: July 8, 2012

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program,  the name of the nominee and a working title of the proposal, starting with the acronym “WTGSP.”  On the title page, also specify which William T. Grant Scholars Program current research interest is met by the proposed project:  How youth settings work, how they affect youth development and how they can be improved; or When, how and under what conditions research evidence is used in policy and practice that affect youth, and how its use can be improved.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the William T. Grant Scholars Program Application Guidelines as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. Please also consult the the document, “Guidance for Nominating Institutions,” which is available on the same page as the link to the Application Guidelines. The narrative should pay close attention to the Grant Foundation requirements and review criteria. Candidates may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide a curriculum vitae appropriate for demonstrating eligibility and competitiveness for the William T. Grant Scholars Program.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS. Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to the Research Funding Opportunities Manager by 5:00 p.m. May 28, 2013.

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HHMI Sustaining Excellence: New Awards for Science Education to Research Universities

April 22, 2013 – 8:42 pm

Howard Hughes Medical Institute:  HHMI Sustaining Excellence: New Awards for Science Education to Research Universities

Limit: One proposal per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. May 1, 2013. Include the name of the NC State principal investigator and co-principal investigators, as well as their titles, affiliations and contact information.  Include a title or brief description of the proposed project.

HHMI required institutional registration of intent to submit a proposal:  2 p.m. ET June 4, 2013.  This requirement will be met at the institutional level.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. June 24, 2013 to the Limited Submission Manager.

Estimated internal review completion date: June 28, 2013

HHMI full proposal deadline: 2 p.m. October 1, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, plus a working title for the proposed project, starting with “USE.” Identify all NC State principal investigators and co-investigators, their affiliations, email addresses and telephone numbers.  If the project team has experience working with on previous undergraduate research initiatives, list each initiative, the current team members who were involved in each initiative, the sponsor of the initiative, and the duration. In addition, provide the total amount that will be requested from HHMI; no details are needed and the amount provided is not binding. Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): The HHMI program guidelines will be made to NC State principal investigators as soon as possible in May.  Using the currently available program announcement as a guide, and the program guidelines when they become available, describe why the proposal should be selected to advance to the sponsor’s review. The narrative must address the HHMI requirements and review criteria. Principal investigators may provide other relevant information, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative, at the end of the narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide a curriculum vitae that includes relevant expertise for the program. Additional curriculum vitae may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS; however, the selected proposal must be entered into PINS. Submit the internal preproposal to the Limited Submission Manager by 5:00 p.m. June 24, 2013. Preproposals must be received on or before the internal preproposal deadline.

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DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement for Internet Freedom Technology

April 19, 2013 – 1:03 pm

U.S. Department of State: DRL Internet Freedom Annual Program Statement for Internet Freedom Technology

Limit: No more than two Statements of Interest (SoIs) per organization

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: For those wanting to submit a Statement of Interest for the Department of State’s May 31, 2013 deadline, notification of interest must be provided to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. April 25, 2013.  Include a working title, and which of the two themes defined on pages 2 and 3 of the Department of State guidelines will be the focus of the project.  Include the name of the NC State principal investigator, title, email address and telephone number, and provide the same information for NC State co-principal investigators. For partnering institutions, provide only the principal investigator’s contact information.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: By 5:00 p.m. May 6, 2013 to the Limited Submission Manager.

Estimated internal review completion date: May 10, 2013

Department of State SoI submission deadlines:  This set of internal NC State requirements applies only to the May 31, 2013 Department of State deadline.  The Department of State is also accepting two SoIs per institution for the August 30, 2013, November 29, 2013; and February 28, 2014 deadlines.

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page (up to 2 pages):  Provide a working title, along with the names,  affiliations and contact information for the NC State principal investigator and co-principal investigators.  If necessary, provide a list of confirmed participants and a list of prospective participants.  Also identify any external individuals or groups who may be participating.

Draft Statement of Interest: Provide a draft Statement of Interest according to the Department of State guidelines under heading “IV. Application Requirements, Submissi0n and Deadline.” Do not use Grants.gov to generate the draft, but rather, create the draft separately and submit it as a Word or PDF document to Limited Submission Manager .

Curriculum vitae: Provide a curriculum vitae that includes relevant expertise for the program. Additional curriculum vitae may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS; however, a Statement of Interest  selected in the internal review must be entered into PINS. Submit the internal preproposal to the Limited Submission Manager by 5:00 p.m. May 6, 2013. Preproposals must be received on or before the internal preproposal deadline.

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Online Resource Center for Ethics Education in Science and Engineering

April 17, 2013 – 4:03 pm

National Science Foundation: Online Resource Center for Ethics Education in Science and Engineering

Limit: One proposal per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. April 25, 2013.  Include the name of the NC State principal investigator, title, email address and telephone number, and provide the same information for NC State co-principal investigators. For partnering institutions, provide only the principal investigator’s contact information. Include a title or brief description of the proposed project.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. June 18, 2013 to the Limited Submission Manager.

Estimated internal review completion date: June 24, 2013

NSF proposal deadline: August 7, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, plus a working title for the proposed project, starting with “ORC.” Identify all NC State principal investigators and co-investigators, their affiliations, email addresses and telephone numbers.  Also provide the total amount that will be requested from NSF; no details are needed and the amount provided is not binding. Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NSF program solicitation as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to advance to the sponsor’s review. The narrative must address the NSF requirements and review criteria. Principal investigators may provide other relevant information, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative, at the end of the narrative.  If the project team has experience working with a previous NC State or other NSF Ethics Education in Science and Engineering funded project, or additional ethics-related support that could conceivably strengthen the project, please incorporate a description of this relationship into the project summary.

Curriculum vitae: Provide a curriculum vitae that includes relevant expertise for the program. Additional curriculum vitae may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. The selected proposal must be entered into PINS. Submit the internal preproposal to the Limited Submission Manager by 5:00 p.m. June 18, 2013. Preproposals must be received on or before the internal preproposal deadline.

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Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers

April 16, 2013 – 5:32 pm

National Science Foundation: Materials Research Science and Engineering Centers

Limit: One lead-partner preliminary proposal per institution.  Full proposals must be invited.

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. April 23, 2013.   Include the name of the NC State principal investigator, title, email address and telephone number, and provide the same information for confirmed NC State co-principal investigators.  Include  a working title of the proposed project. If available, list the prospective and confirmed interdisciplinary research groups involved as of April 23.  For partnering institutions, provide only the principal investigator’s name and the name of the partnering institution.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. May 23, 2013 to the Limited Submission Manager.

Estimated internal review completion date: May 29, 2013

NSF proposal deadline: August 26, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, plus a working title for the proposed project, starting with “MRSEC.” Identify all NC State principal investigators and co-investigators, their affiliations, email addresses and telephone numbers. For each external partner, provide the same information only for the principal investigator. Identify each collaborating interdisciplinary research group with a descriptive group name.  On the title page, also provide the total amount that will be requested from NSF; no details are needed and the amount provided is not binding. Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NSF program solicitation as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to advance to the sponsor’s review. The narrative must address the NSF requirements and review criteria. Principal investigators may provide other relevant information, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided on up to two separate pages in addition to the five-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide a curriculum vitae that includes relevant expertise for the program. Additional curriculum vitae may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. The selected proposal does have to be entered into PINS. Submit the internal preproposal to the Limited Submission Manager by 5:00 p.m. June 24, 2013. Preproposals must be received on or before the internal preproposal deadline.

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Widening Implementation & Demonstration of Evidence-Based Reforms

April 10, 2013 – 9:54 am

National Science Foundation: Widening Implementation & Demonstration of Evidence-Based Reforms

Limit: One Planning or one Institutional Implementation proposal per institution per deadline.  No limit exists on the number of Community Implementation or Research proposals.

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. April 17, 2013.  Specifically identify whether the proposal will be directed to the Planning or the Institutional Implementation component.  Include the name of the NC State principal investigator, title, email address and telephone number, and provide the same information for NC State co-principal investigators. For partnering institutions, provide only the principal investigator’s contact information. Include a title or brief description of the proposed project.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. May 20, 2013 to the Limited Submission Manager.

Estimated internal review completion date: May 24, 2013

NSF proposal deadline: July 3, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, the program component (Planning or Institutional Implementation) addressed by the project, plus a working title for the proposed project, starting with “WIDER.” Identify all NC State principal investigators and co-investigators, their affiliations, email addresses and telephone numbers. For each external partner, provide the same information only for the principal investigator. On the title page, also provide the total amount that will be requested from NSF; no details are needed and the amount provided is not binding. Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NSF program solicitation as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to advance to the sponsor’s review. The narrative must address the NSF requirements and review criteria. Principal investigators may provide other relevant information, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.  If the project team has current or previous working relationships with the Office of Faculty Development, or with other partners on projects compatible with the WIDER program mission, which could conceivably strengthen the project, please incorporate a description of this relationship into the project summary.

Curriculum vitae: Provide a curriculum vitae that includes relevant expertise for the program. Additional curriculum vitae may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. The selected proposal must be entered into PINS. Submit the internal preproposal to the Limited Submission Manager by 5:00 p.m. May 20, 2013. Preproposals must be received on or before the internal preproposal deadline.

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Training for examination, inspections and investigation of food manufacturing, processing, packing, holding…and more

April 10, 2013 – 9:22 am

Food and Drug Administration: Training for examination, inspections and investigation of food manufacturing, processing, packing, holding, distribution and importation, including retail food establishments

Limit: One proposal per each nonprofit food safety training entity.  Also, one proposal is allowed per state government.  NC State University may participate only as a collaborator with either a nonprofit food safety training entity or with a state government.

Courtesy notification of interest in applying: Requested to be sent to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. April 17, 2013. Include the name of the nonprofit food and safety training entity or the state government leading the the proposal, and its director’s name, title and contact information.  Identify the partnering NC State principal investigators, titles, email addresses and telephone numbers.  Include a title or brief description of the proposed project.

Internal review status:  No internal review process for this program will be  conducted by NC State, as the limit is imposed on the lead proposing entity.   The requested information will be used to track NC State activity related to this program.

FDA proposal deadline: May 16, 2013

 

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NIH Director’s Biomedical Research Workforce Innovation Award: Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (DP7)

March 29, 2013 – 12:23 pm

National Institutes of Health: Director’s Biomedical Research Workforce Innovation Award: Broadening Experiences in Scientific Training (DP7)

Limit: One proposal per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m.April 5, 2013. Include the name of the NC State principal investigator, title, email address and telephone number, and provide the same information for NC State co-principal investigators. For partnering institutions, provide only the principal investigator’s contact information. Include a title or brief description of the proposed project.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. April 12, 2013 to the Limited Submission Manager.

NIH  Letter of Intent: April 20, 2013  (Not required, but requested.)

Estimated internal review completion date: April 17, 2013

NIH application deadline: May 10, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, plus a working title for the proposed project, starting with “BEST.”" Identify all NC State principal investigators and co-investigators, their affiliations, email addresses and telephone numbers. For each external partner, provide the same information only for the principal investigator. On the title page, also provide the total amount that will be requested from NIH; no details are needed and the amount provided is not binding. Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NIH funding opportunity announcement as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to advance to the sponsor’s review. The narrative must address the NIH requirements and review criteria. Principal investigators may provide other relevant information, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide a curriculum vitae that includes relevant expertise for the program. Additional curriculum vitae may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. The selected proposal must be entered into PINS. Submit the internal preproposal to the Limited Submission Manager by 5:00 p.m. April 12 2013. Preproposals must be received on or before the internal preproposal deadline.

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Measurement Science for Advanced Manufacturing

March 27, 2013 – 8:49 pm

National Institute of Standards and Technology: Measurement Science for Advanced Manufacturing

Limit: One proposal per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. April 2, 2013. Include the name of the NC State principal investigator, title, email address and telephone number, and provide the same information for NC State co-principal investigators. For partnering institutions, provide only the principal investigator’s contact information. Include a title or brief description of the proposed project.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. April 11, 2013 to the Limited Submission Manager.

NIST Notice of Intent: April 12, 2013.  Notices of intent are not required, but requested.  The federal funding opportunity announcement contains no restriction on the number of notices of intent per institution.

Estimated internal review completion date: April 16, 2013

NIST application deadline: May 7, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, the theme(s) addressed by the project, plus a working title for the proposed project, starting with “ASAM.” Identify all NC State principal investigators and co-investigators, their affiliations, email addresses and telephone numbers. For each external partner, provide the same information only for the principal investigator. On the title page, also provide the total amount that will be requested from NSF; no details are needed and the amount provided is not binding. Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NIST funding opportunity announcement as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to advance to the sponsor’s review. The narrative must address the NIST requirements and review criteria. Principal investigators may provide other relevant information, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide a curriculum vitae that includes relevant expertise for the program. Additional curriculum vitae may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. The selected proposal must be entered into PINS. Submit the internal preproposal to the Limited Submission Manager by 5:00 p.m. April 11 2013. Preproposals must be received on or before the internal preproposal deadline.

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Scalable Nanomanufacturing

March 11, 2013 – 10:59 am

National Science Foundation: Scalable Nanomanufacturing

Limit: One lead-partner proposal per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. March 18, 2013. Include the name of the NC State principal investigator, title, email address and telephone number, and provide the same information for NC State co-principal investigators. For partnering institutions, provide only the principal investigator’s contact information. Include a title or brief description of the proposed project.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. April 11, 2013 to the Limited Submission Manager.

Estimated internal review completion date: April 15, 2012

NSF proposal deadline: June 3, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, the theme(s) addressed by the project, plus a working title for the proposed project, starting with “SNM.” Identify all NC State principal investigators and co-investigators, their affiliations, email addresses and telephone numbers. For each external partner, provide the same information only for the principal investigator. On the title page, also provide the total amount that will be requested from NSF; no details are needed and the amount provided is not binding. Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NSF program solicitation as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. The narrative should pay close attention to the NSF requirements and review criteria. Principal investigators may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide an NSF Biosketch or equivalent for each NC State principal investigator. Additional curriculum vitae may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included and that the project should represent NC State in the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS. Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to the Limited Submission Manager by 5:00 p.m. April 11 2013. Preproposals must be received before or by the internal preproposal deadline.

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Team-Based Design for Biomedical Engineering Education

February 26, 2013 – 2:11 pm

National Institutes of Health: Team-Based Design for Biomedical Engineering Education

Limit: One application per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying:  Due by 5 p.m. March 7, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu . Provide a working title for the project and identify the confirmed NC State principal and co-principal investigators.

Internal preproposal submission: Due by 5 p.m. April 8, 2013 to limited-submission@ncsu.edu .

Estimated internal review completion date: April 10, 2013

NIH proposal deadline: May 13, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, the funding opportunity number, and a working title of the proposal, starting with the acronym “BMEE.”  Identify the NC State principal investigator and co-principal investigators, along with their departments, email addresses and telephone numbers.  Additional NC State investigators may be listed under a separate heading by name, title and departmental affiliations.  A Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NIH funding opportunity announcement as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. The narrative should pay close attention to the NSF requirements and review criteria in the program solicitation. Principal investigators may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide an curriculum vitae appropriate for the program for the NC State PI and co-PIs.  Additional curriculum vitae may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included on the team and that the project should represent NC State in the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS.  However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS.  Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit preproposals to limited-submission@ncsu.edu by 5 p.m. April 8, 2013.

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Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education

February 25, 2013 – 2:16 pm

National Science Foundation: Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education

Limit: One proposal with an engineering focus, which must be led by a faculty member in the College of Engineering.  A second proposal is allowed only if it focuses on the societal, ethical or economic and/or environmental issues relevant to nanotechnology.

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Notification of proposals with an engineering focus is due by 5 p.m. March 4, 2013 to Senior Advisor to the College of Engineering Dean John Gilligan, with a copy to limited-submission@ncsu.edu . Provide a working title or a brief description of the proposed project and identify the confirmed NC State principal and co-principal investigators.  Notification of proposals with societal, ethical, economic and/or environmental emphases is due to limited-submission@ncsu.edu, with a copy to College of Humanities and Social Sciences Associate Dean for Research Tom Birkland.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit engineering-focused internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. April 4, 2013 to to the College of Engineering Dean John Gilligan, with a copy to limited-submission@ncsu.edu . Preproposals with societal, ethical, economic and/or environmental emphases are due to limited-submission@ncsu.edu, with a copy to College of Humanities and Social Sciences Associate Dean for Research Tom Birkland.

Estimated internal review completion date: April 9, 2013

NSF proposal deadline: May 22, 2013

Internal preproposal requirementsTitle page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, the program solicitation number, and a working title of the proposal, starting with the acronym “NUE.”  Identify the NC State principal investigator and co-principal investigators, along with their departments, email addresses and telephone numbers.  Additional NC State investigators may be listed under a separate heading by name, title and departmental affiliations.  Also identify the principal investigators for each external organization, if applicable.  If the current project represents a proposal previously submitted for review, either internally at NC State or at NSF, add the heading “Resubmission.”  Identify the day, month and year for each time the NUE proposal was previously submitted as an internal preproposal.  Also identify whether it was selected in the internal review.  If it was selected in the internal review, and was not submitted to NSF, provide that information.  Also include the day, month and year for each time the proposal was previously submitted to NSF and whether it was funded or non-funded.  On the title page, also provide the total amount that will be requested from NSF; no details are needed and the amount provided is not binding. Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NSF program solicitation as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. The narrative should pay close attention to the NSF requirements and review criteria in the program solicitation. Principal investigators may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide an NSF Biosketch or equivalent for the NC State PI and co-PIs, as well as for the PI of any collaborating external partner.  No additional biosketches are required.  Additional curriculum vitae may be submitted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included on the team and that the project should represent NC State in the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS.  However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS.  Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit engineering-focused preproposals by 5:00 p.m. April 4, 2013 to to the College of Engineering Dean John Gilligan, with a copy to limited-submission@ncsu.edu . Preproposals with societal, ethical, economic and/or environmental emphases are due to limited-submission@ncsu.edu, with a copy to College of Humanities and Social Sciences Associate Dean for Research Tom Birkland.

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Next-Generation National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

December 21, 2012 – 2:24 pm

National Science Foundation:  Next-Generation National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

Limit on (required) letter of intent: One per institution.  Letter of intent deadline is April 1, 2013.

Limit on proposals:   One per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Due to the Limited Submission Manager by 5 p.m. January 8,  2013.  Include a working title or brief description of the planned proposal.  Provide the name, title, email address and telephone number of the NC State principal investigator, as well as for the confirmed NC State co-principal investigators. Identify any confirmed or prospective partner organizations in full.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Due by 5:00 p.m. February 12, 2013 to the Limited Submission Manager.

Estimated internal review completion date: February 19, 2013

NSF (required) letter of intent deadline:  April 1, 2013

NSF proposal deadline:  May 13, 2013

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program, the program solicitation number, and the working title of the project, starting with the acronym “NNNIN.”  List all NC State principal and co-principal investigators, along with their departments, email addresses and telephone numbers.  If other institutions or organizations are involved, identify the partner organization in full and provide the complete contact information of the principal investigator.  Include the total funding amount that will be requested.  Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the NSF program solicitation as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. The narrative should pay close attention to the NSF requirements and review criteria in the program solicitation.  Investigators may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Curriculum vitae: Provide an NSF Biosketch or equivalent for the NC State principal investigator and co-principal investigators. No additional biosketches are required. One or two additional curriculum vitae will be accepted if they are materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included on the team and that the project should represent NC State in the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if the proposal is selected in the internal review, then it does have to be entered into PINS.  Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to the Limited Submission Manager before or by 5:00 p.m. February 12, 2013.

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Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships in Education Research

April 19, 2012 – 10:34 am

U.S. Department of Education: Researcher-Practitioner Partnerships in Education Research 

Limit: One application per institution

Mandatory notification of interest in applying: Must be provided to the Research Funding Opportunities Manager by 5 p.m. April 30, 2012, with a copy to College of Education Associate Dean for Research Samuel Snyder. Include the name of the NC State principal investigator, title, email address and telephone number, and provide the same information for NC State co-principal investigators.  Provide the full names of partnering organizations, plus the name and contact information of each respective partner’s principal investigator.  Include a title or brief description of the proposed project.

Internal preproposal submission deadline: Submit internal preproposals by 5:00 p.m. July 15, 2012 to the Research Funding Opportunities Manager.

Department of Education letter of intent due date:  July 19, 2012.  Letters of intent are requested, but not required, and are not limited in the number per institution.

Estimated internal review completion date: July 26, 2012

Department of Education application deadline: September 20, 2012

Internal preproposal requirements

Title page: Provide a title page with the name of the sponsoring agency, the full name of the program,  and a working title for the proposed project, starting with “RPP.” Identify all NC State principal investigators and co-investigators, their affiliations, email addresses and telephone numbers. For each external partner, provide the same information  for the primary investigator of each partner.  On the title page, also provide the total amount that will be requested from the Department of Education; no details are needed and the amount provided is not binding. Include the date the internal preproposal is being submitted for review.

Project summary (up to 5 pages): Using the Department of Education Request for Applications as a guide, describe why the proposal should be selected to represent NC State in the sponsor’s review. The narrative should pay close attention to the Department of Education requirements and review criteria. Principal investigators may provide any information they consider relevant for assisting the NC State panel members in their deliberations, as long as the complete project summary is no more than five pages. Optional: One or two charts or graphs may be provided in addition to the five-page narrative.

Biographical sketches: Provide biographical sketch for the NC State principal investigator. Additional biographical sketches for the primary co-principal investigators  may also be submitted.  Any biographical sketches submitted should be  materially relevant to demonstrating that appropriate expertise is included and that the project should represent NC State in the sponsor’s review.

Submitting the preproposal: The internal preproposal does not have to be entered into PINS. However, if selected in the internal review, the proposal does have to be entered into PINS. Carefully review and correct errors before submitting the preproposal because no pre-review will be provided. Submit the internal preproposal to the Research Funding Opportunities Manager by 5:00 p.m. July 19, 2012. Preproposals must be received before or by the internal preproposal deadline.

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