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NIH AREA Program Announcement Extended:
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has confirmed that it will extend the parent R15 Academic Research Enhancement Award (AREA) program announcement (which expired in January) until January 8, 2010. A new R15 parent announcement will be published later this year.
Engineering in K 12 Education:
Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects of
Engineering education in K-12 classrooms is a small but growing phenomenon that may have implications for engineering and also for the other “STEM” subjects–science, technology, and mathematics. Specifically, engineering education may improve…
Award and Administration Guide:
The NSF has released an updated Award and Administration Guide, which will take effect in January 2010 – See report
Grant Program: International Research and Studies Program
Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Next Deadline: January 12, 2010.
Supports surveys, studies, and development of instructional materials to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields. In FY 10, $1.6 million is available to fund 10 awards ranging from $50,000 to $200,000 per year. See http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsirs/index.html for details when updated or Grants.gov.
Broadband Initiatives Program and Broadband Technology Opportunities Program:
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA); Rural Utilities Service (RUS)
U.S. Department of Commerce (DoC); National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA)
ITEM:
Notice seeking public comment on certain issues relating to the implementation of the Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) and the Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP).
ACTION:
Comments are due by November 30, 2009. Comments can be sent to broadbandrfi@ntia.doc.gov or by mail to Broadband Initiatives Program, Rural Utilities Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Stop 1599, Washington, DC 20250, and Broadband Technology Opportunities Program, National Telecommunications and Information Administration,
U.S. Department of Commerce, HCHB Room 4887, 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20230.
LINKS:
Federal Register http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2009/E9-27359.htm
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OSRP News
Faculty: Are you in need of training on finding funding opportunities from the various web-based search engines, such as Grants.gov, SMARTS, and others? Contact the Office of Sponsored Research and Programs or call us at (417) 836-8751 to setup an appointment.
FY 2009 Sponsored Funding Numbers:
Missouri State University received 196 grants in Fiscal Year 2009, which ended June 30. The grants generated $20,901,035 in additional resources for the university, according to the office of sponsored research and programs. The 196 grants represent an increase of 18 percent over last year’s awards. See details on the FY 2009 funding.
Developing your Grant Proposal
The Office of Sponsored Research and Programs (OSRP) is committed to increasing the quality and number of grants awarded to Missouri State University faculty and staff by providing the necesary assistance and support needed to engage in research and innovative scholarly pursuits. Our Specialists in OSRP can help you identify a funding source, generate a project budget, edit proposals, develop compliance training and awareness, and organize proposal development teams that will help you connect with partners beyond the University.