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DOE: Quantum Horizons- QIS Research And Innovation For Nuclear Science

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=333320

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/QIS

Keywords: quantum computing, information science and technology, nuclear matter, chemical elements

Award Details: between $10,000 and $1,100,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 17, 2021

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Friday, May 21, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline: Friday,  June 18, 2021by 5PM EST

Additional information:  Due to the extremely short turnaround time, submission slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage faculty teams to collaborate so that all interested groups can participate.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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National Estuaries Program: Coastal Watersheds Grant

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://estuaries.org/initiatives/watershedgrants/

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Estuaries

Keywords: habitat loss, algae blooms, mammal mortalities, invasive species, flooding, warmer water temperatures, pharmaceuticals

Award Details: up to $250,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 3 applications total across campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, May 19, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Wednesday, May 26, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Monday, June 7, 2021 by 8PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Monday, September 20, 2021 by 8PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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Mallinckrodt Grants

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://emallinckrodtfoundation.org/Application.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/MallinckrodtG

Keywords: biomedical sciences

Award Details: $60,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 1application total across campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 31, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, June 14, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Sunday, August 1, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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NIH: Resource Center for the Support for Research Excellence (SuRE) Program (U24 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-21-227.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/SURE

Keywords: biomedical research, research excellence, underrepresented groups

Award Details: $750,000 per year for 5 years

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, June 7, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, June 21, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Friday, September 24, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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NSF: CyberCorps Scholarship for Service (SFS)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2021/nsf21580/nsf21580.htm

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/CyberCorps

Keywords: cybersecurity, national infrastructure, privacy

Award Details: up to $20M

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 17, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, May 31, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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1907 Research: Trailblazer Award

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.1907-research.org/apply

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/1907

Keywords: early-career, psychology, brain sciences, mental health, consciousness, clinical interventions, biological mechanisms

Award Details: $120,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 2 applications total across campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 17, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, May 24, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Chosen Candidate Deadline: Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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OMS Foundation: Student Research Training Award

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://omsfoundation.org/grants-scholarships/student-research-training-award/

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/OMS

Keywords: biomedical sciences, training programs, oral and maxillofacial surgery, dentistry

Award Details: $12,500

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Eligibility: The Student Research Training Award (SRTA) program director must be an oral and maxillofacial surgeon who is a faculty member within a department and/or division of oral and maxillofacial surgery. The SRTA program director of the oral and maxillofacial surgery department at the applicant institution must be a fellow or member in good standing of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) and must be a donor of the OMS Foundation. The SRTA program director must have a demonstrated record of success in conducting research and in establishing research activities within the department.

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 10, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, May 24, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Thursday, July 15, 2021 by 11:59 CDT

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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NIH: Centers for HIV Structural Biology (U54 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-21-030.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Structure_Biology

Keywords: structural biologists, complex biological structures, HIV treatment, HIV structural biology

Award Details: up to $3.5M over 5 years

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 17, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, June 7, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Monday, September 13, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Wednesday, October 13, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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NIH: Centers for Multiple Chronic Diseases Associated with Health Disparities: Prevention, Treatment, and Management (P50 Clinical Trial Required)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-21-007.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Chronic_Disparities

Keywords: health disparities, chronic diseases, environmental risks

Award Details: up to $3M per year for up to 5 years

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Saturday, May 8, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Thursday, June 10, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  Due to the extremely short turnaround time, submission slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage faculty teams to collaborate so that all interested groups can participate.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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Our & D: Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://our-and-d.org/saf-apply

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/OURnD

Keywords: carbon-free, innovative technology, climate change

Award Details: $50,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 application total across campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, May 10, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Thursday, June 10, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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NIH: Bridges to the Doctorate Research Training Program (T32)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-21-198.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Bridges

Keywords: biomedical research, biomedical training, mentorship, career development

Award Details: Unlimited, but must reflect needs of proposed budget

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 17, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, June 7, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Tuesday, September 28, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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DHS: Best Practices for Reintegration Programming for Returning Spouses and Children

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332897

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Reintegration

Keywords: counter terrorism, new technologies, psychology, criminology, violence

Award Details: $850,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 application total across all campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, May 10, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  May 28, 2021 by 11:59PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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SIR Foundation: Dr. Ernest J. Ring Academic Development Grant

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.sirfoundation.org/grants_awards/current-opportunities/dr.-ernest-j.-ring-academic-development-grant/

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Ernst

Keywords: early career, interventional radiology, advanced imaging, artificial intelligence, endoscopy, amputation, virtual learning, needle-based interventions

Award Details: up to $50,000 per year for 2 years

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Eligibility: Eligible candidates must be full-time faculty members at an accredited educational institution in the United States or Canada. Candidate must hold an MD, DO, PhD, or equivalent degree. Applications From Non-Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) members will be considered, but such applications are required to have significant input and involvement by an SIR member. Applicants should be individuals who have not yet been recognized as independent investigators or recipients of major grant support (i.e.,current grants exceeding $50,000). Those in residencies or fellowships or those  generally considered advanced students in training rather than full-time faculty are not eligible for this grant.  Applicants must be within the first five  years of their initial faculty appointment after having completed all  formal training. Only applicants holding a position up to and including the assistant professor level at the time of application are eligible.

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 10, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, May 24, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, June 30, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Saturday, January 15, 2022 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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NIH NIMHD Multiple Chronic Disease Disparities Research Coordinating Center (RCC) (U24 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MD-21-008.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Chronic_Disease

Keywords: chronic diseases, health disparities

Award Details: up to $3M per year for up to 5 years

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Friday, June 11, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information: Due to the extremely short turnaround time, submission slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage faculty teams to collaborate so that all interested groups can participate.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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DOE: Data Reduction for Science

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://science.osti.gov/-/media/grants/pdf/foas/2021/SC_FOA_0002501.pdf

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Reduction

Keywords: data reduction, data sets, light sources, accelerators, radio astronomy, cosmology, fusion

Award Details: up to $400,000 per year for 3 years

Number of UConn Applicants: 2 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 2 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, April 26, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Thursday, May 6, 2021 by 11:59PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Friday, June 4, 2021 by 11:59PM EST

Additional information:  Due to the extremely short turnaround time, submission slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage faculty teams to collaborate so that all interested groups can participate.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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VentureWell: Faculty Grants

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://venturewell.org/faculty-grants/

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/VentureWell

Keywords: technology entrepreneurship, environmental impact, STEM innovation

Award Details: $30,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 2 applications total across campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Additional information:  Due to the extremely short turnaround time, submission slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage faculty teams to collaborate so that all interested groups can participate.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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HRSA: Screening and Interventions for Adverse Childhood Experiences in Primary Care Settings Demonstration Project

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332644

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Primary_Care

Keywords: children, trauma services, primary care. pediatric research

Award Details: $980,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Monday, May 17, 2021

Additional information:  Due to the extremely short turnaround time, submission slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage faculty teams to collaborate so that all interested groups can participate.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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NEH: American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.neh.gov/program/american-rescue-plan-humanities-organizations

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Rescue

Keywords: humanities, emergency funds

Award Details: between $50,000 and $500,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 application total across campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, April 28, 2021 by 12PM noon

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Friday, May 14, 2021 by 11:59PM EST

Additional information: Due to the extremely short turnaround time, submission slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage faculty teams to collaborate so that all interested groups can participate.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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NIH: Hubs of Interdisciplinary Research and Training in Global Environmental and Occupational Health (GEOHealth) – Research Training (Collaborative U2R Clinical Trial Optional)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-TW-21-002.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/GEOhealth

Keywords: low-income countries, environmental health, occupational health, research training

Award Details: $300,000 per year for up to 5 years

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Tuesday, June 8, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Thursday, July 8, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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USAID: Civil Society and Media – Strengthened Together and Advancing in New Directions (CSM-STAND)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332421

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/CSM

Keywords: civic engagement, advocacy, global society, leadership

Award Details: $2,500,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 application total across campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, April 14, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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2021 BRF: Scientific Innovations Award

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://thebrf.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/2022_SIA_Guidelines.pdf

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/BRFSIA

Keywords: neuroscience, innovative research, brain studies, health and disease

Award Details: $150,000 distributed over a 2 year period

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 total

Eligibility: Must be a full-time associate professor or full professor working in an area related to brain function in health and disease. Studies should be related to either normal human brain development or specifically identified disease states. Proposal must be a new research project not currently funded by other sources.

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 3, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, May 17, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Thursday, June 24, 2021 by 4PM CST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Tuesday, October 5, 2021 CST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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NIH: Nutrition Obesity Research Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-21-015.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Obesity

Keywords: nutrition science, obesity research, public health, training opportunities

Award Details: up to $750,000 per year for up to 5 years

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 17, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, June 7, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Monday, September 20, 2021

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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DOE: Data-Intensive Scientific Machine Learning and Analysis

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332368

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/ASCR

Keywords: artificial intelligence, machine learning, data generation

Award Details: between $100,000 and $800,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 2 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 2 from UConn Health (limit is on applications where UConn/UConn Health is lead).

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Friday, April 23, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Thursday, May 27, 2021 5PM EST

Additional information:  Due to the extremely short turnaround time, submission slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage faculty teams to collaborate so that all interested groups can participate.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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DOE: EXPRESS: Randomized Algorithms for Extreme-Scale Science

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332386

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/EXPRESS

Keywords: scientific computing, extreme-scale science

Award Details: between $150,000 to $400,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 3 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 3 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, April 7, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Friday, April 16, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Wednesday, May 19, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  Due to the extremely short turnaround time, submission slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage faculty teams to collaborate so that all interested groups can participate.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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DHS: Insider Threats in American Law Enforcement

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332326

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/LawEnforcement

Keywords: national threats, counter-terrorism, science-based policy

Award Details: $500,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, April 12, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Sunday, May 16, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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DHS: Digital Forums on Terrorism Prevention

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332340

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/DF

Keywords: technologies, terrorism response and prevention, counter-terrorism

Award Details: $300,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, April 12, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Saturday, May 8, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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DOS: FY 2021 Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Academic Fellowship

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332363

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Southeast

Keywords: environmental issues, southeast asia, civic engagement, economic development

Award Details: $4,050,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, April 12, 2021 by 12PM This internal competition has been closed.

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Monday, May 24, 2021:  

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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DOS: FY 2021 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Student Leaders from the Western Hemisphere

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332364

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Student_WH

Keywords: foreign policy, Civic Engagement, Entrepreneurship and Economic Development, and Women’s Leadership for Indigenous and Afro-Latina Women

Award Details: $1.5M

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, April 12, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Monday, May 24, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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DOE: Data Science to Advance Chemical and Materials Sciences

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor.

Program Information/RFP: https://science.osti.gov/-/media/grants/pdf/foas/2021/SC_FOA_0002474.pdf

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Data_Science

Keywords: Data-driven models; complex chemical or material systems; heterogenious and multiscale phenomena; collective phenomena; reactive/far from equilibrium pathways; rare spatio-temporal phenomena; multimodal/multi-messenger approaches

Award Details: between $400,000 and $1.2M per year for 3 years.  Applications requesting more or less than the award floor or ceiling will be disqualified without review.  See DOE solicitation for details.

Number of UConn Applicants: up to 2 applications each from UConn and from UConn Health.  Application limit applies only to applications where UConn is lead.

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Pre-Application Deadline (required): Friday, April 14, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Tuesday, June 1, 2021 by 11:59pm EST

Additional information:  Due to the extremely short turnaround time, submission slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage faculty teams to collaborate so that all interested groups can participate.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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DOS: FY 2021 Study of the U.S. Institutes for Secondary Educators

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332159

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Educators

Keywords: secondary education, U.S society, cultures, values, institutions

Award Details: $1,050,000 for the first year, with $1,050,000 offered for two years after

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 12, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Monday, May 17, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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DOE: Flow Battery Systems Manufacturing

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://eere-exchange.energy.gov/Default.aspx#FoaIdfe9c1382-3bf1-48c4-bfdb-8fabd798d342

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Battery

Keywords: advanced manufacturing, flow batteries, supply chains, flow battery systems

Award Details: between $3M and $5M

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 application from UCtotal across campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Thursday, April 29, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Wednesday, June 30, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  Due to the short turn around period, all NOI submitters should expect to submit a pre-proposal by the internal pre-proposal date listed above.  They system will give you access to do so as soon as you submit your NOI.  Pre-proposals should follow the sponsor’s concept paper format and content requirements.  A draft of the materials you would submit to the sponsor if selected will work.  If after the NOI deadline it is clear that no competition is needed, NOI submitting teams will be notified.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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DOE: Entanglement Management and Control in Transparent Optical Quantum Networks

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332155

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Optical_Quantum

Keywords: quantum communications network, optical telecommunication, engineering

Award Details: between $100,000 and $600,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 2 applications from UConn and 2 from UConn Health

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, March 31, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Monday, May 17, 2021 by 11:59 EST

Additional information:  Due to the extremely short turnaround time, submission slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage faculty teams to collaborate so that all interested groups can participate.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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DOS: Request for Statements for Interest: Global Support for Women’s Economic Empowerment – Access and Reform Implementation by Civil Society

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332108

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/empowerment

Keywords: economic empowerment, gender equality, multinational projects

Award Details: $3M

Number of UConn Applicants: 2 applications total across campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Sunday, April 18, 2021 by 11:59PM EST

Additional information:  Due to the extremely short turnaround time, submission slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage faculty teams to collaborate so that all interested groups can participate.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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DOE: Critical Minerals & Materials: Chemical and Materials Sciences Research on Rare Earth and Platinum Group Elements

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=332200

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Earth

Keywords: critical minerals, superconductivity, magnetism, quantum phenomena, light generation, magnetocaloric behavior, catalytic activity

Award Details: between $200,000 and $1,200,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 2 applications from UConn and 2 from UConn Health

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Friday, April 2, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Monday, April 12, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Wednesday, June 9, 2021 by 11:59PM EST

Additional information:  Due to the extremely short turnaround time, submission slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage faculty teams to collaborate so that all interested groups can participate.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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DOE: Integrated Computational and Data Infrastructure for Scientific Discovery (ICDI)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor.

Program Information/RFP: https://science.osti.gov/-/media/grants/pdf/foas/2021/SC_FOA_0002482.pdf

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/ICDI

Keywords: Experimental/Computational/Computer Science collaborative teams; modeling/validating distributed science infrastructures

Award Details: between $100,000 and $2M per year for 3 years.Award amounts vary based on topic and number of investigators. Applications requesting more or less than the award floor or ceiling will be disqualified without review.  See DOE solicitation for details.

Number of UConn Applicants: up to 3 applications from UConn and from UConn Health.  Application limit includes both applications where UConn is lead or collaborator.

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Friday, March 26, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline (required): Friday, April 2, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Friday, May 14, 2021 by 5pm EST

Additional information:  Due to the extremely short turnaround time, submission slots will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.  We encourage faculty teams to collaborate so that all interested groups can participate.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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NIH Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25 – Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-153.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/SEPA

Keywords: science education; P-12 student programs; teacher in-service; students from underserved communities; Courses for Skills Development, Research Experiences, Mentoring Activities, Curriculum or Methods Development and Outreach

Award Details: up to $250,000 per year for 5 years

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Sunday, June 13, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline: Tuesday, July 13, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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USAID: Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=329241

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Feed_Future

Keywords: global hunger, malnutrition, poverty, sustainability

Award Details: up to $34.5M

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 by 4PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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USAID: Feed the Future Innovation Lab for Horticulture

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=329241

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Feed_Future

Keywords: global hunger, malnutrition, poverty, sustainability

Award Details: up to $34.5M

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline: Tuesday, May 11, 2021 by 4PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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Institute of Museum and Library Services: Collections Assessment for Preservation Program

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.imls.gov/grants/available/collections-assessment-preservation-program

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Collections

Keywords: museums, collections care

Award Details: up to $3M over 3 years

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 application total across campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Monday, April 19, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu 

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Amgen Fellowship Training Award

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.rheumresearch.org/education-and-training-awards#AmgenFTA

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Amgen

Keywords: rheumatic diseases, future clinicians, underrepresented populations

Award Details: $50,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 applicant total across campuses

Eligibility: Applicant (Program Director) must be an ACR or ARP member at the time of submission and for the duration of the award. Only Program Directors at ACGME-accredited institutions in good standing may apply. Current recipients of the Fellowship Training Award for Workforce Expansion are not eligible to apply for this award.

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Monday, May 3, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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Rheumatology Research: Fellowship Training Award- Workforce Expansion

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.rheumresearch.org/education-and-training-awards

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Workforce

Keywords: rheumatology, rheumatic diseases, underserved populations

Award Details: $100,000 over 2 years for adult programs, $150,000 over 3 years for pediatric programs

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 application total across campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Monday, May 3, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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HRSA: Behavioral Health Workforce Development Technical Assistance and Evaluation (BHWD TAE) Program

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=329871

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/BHWD

Keywords: behavioral health, psychology education

Award Details: up to $2.5M

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Monday, May 3, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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NIH: Collaborative Program Grant for Multidisciplinary Teams (RM1 – Clinical Trial Optional)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-103.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Multidisciplinary

Keywords:  team science, complex and challenging research questions, any area of science within NIGMS mission, 3-6 PI/PD projects, non-AIDS related

Award Details: Up to $1.5MM in direct costs per year, plus up to $250K for optional exploratory pilot studies for ESIs.  Average awards anticipated to be between $700K-$900K.Funding can be requested for up to five years.

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Tuesday, April 27, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Thursday, May 27, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

Special Note: The RM1 mechanism has two deadlines per year, January and May.  The internal competition for the January 2022 submission cycle will be posted in May/June 2021.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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DOE: Materials and Chemical Sciences Research for Direct Air Capture of Carbon Dioxide

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://science.osti.gov/-/media/grants/pdf/foas/2021/SC_FOA_0002481.pdf

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Carbon

Keywords: energy transfer mechanisms, temporal changes, synthesis and assembly

Award Details: between $200,000 and $1.2M per year for 3 years. Applications requesting more or less than the award floor or ceiling will be disqualified without review.

Number of UConn Applicants: up to 2 applications total across campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Tuesday, March 30, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Tuesday, May 18, 2021 by 11:59PM EST

Additional information:  Due to the short period of time before the Sponsor submission date, NOIs will be processed promptly after the 12 noon submission deadline.  If an internal competition is necessary, researchers will be contacted with further information.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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NEH: Infrastructure and Capacity Building Grants

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/infrastructure-and-capacity-building-challenge-grants

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/infrastructure

Keywords: equipment, modernization, maintenance, digitization

Award Details: up to $750,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 application total across campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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Pew Biomedical Scholars

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.pewtrusts.org/en/projects/pew-biomedical-scholars/program-details

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Pew

Keywords: biomedical sciences, medicine

Award Details: $300K ($75K per year for four years)

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 applicant total across campuses

Eligibility: Applicants must: have a doctorate in biomedical sciences, medicine, or related field; hold a full-time appointment as an Assistant Professor as of 9/1/21; must not have been appointed as an assistant professor at any institution prior to 6/14/2017.  The individual nominated may not have been nominated more than one time in the past.

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021 by 12PM

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 12, 2021 by 12PM

Sponsor Nomination Deadline: Monday, May 17, 2021

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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Litwin IBD Pioneers

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/research/grants-fellowships/litwin-ibd-pioneers

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/IBD

Keywords: inflammatory bowel disease, treatment, diagnosis

Award Details: up to $130,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 application total across campuses 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021 by 12PM noon

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, May 5, 2021 by 11:59PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Tuesday, July 20, 2021 by 11:59PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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NIH: Maximizing Access to Research Careers (T34)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-21-147.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Max

Keywords: biomedical, training and mentoring, clinical trials

Award Details: unlimited, but must reflect the needs of the proposed budget

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from UConn Health.  UConn Storrs/Regional Campuses not eligible due to existing T34 award.

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 22, 2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM noon

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Wednesday, May 26, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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William T. Grant Scholars Program 

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: http://wtgrantfoundation.org/grants/william-t-grant-scholars-program

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/WTGrant

Keywords: career development, young Americans, improving lives, reducing inequality, improving research evidence

Award Details: up to $350,000 over five years

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 application per each school/college

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021 by 12PM noon

Mentor and Reference Letter Deadline: Wednesday, June 16, 2021 by 3PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline: Wednesday,  July 7, 2021 by 3PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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NSF: Research Traineeship (NRT) Program

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2021/nsf21536/nsf21536.htm

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/NRT

Keywords: STEM, Graduate Education, Transformative Models

Award Details: Up to 5 years with a total budget up to $3M

Number of UConn Applicants: 2 inclusive of UConn / UConn Health

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 29, 2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 19, 2021 by 12PM noon

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Monday, September 6, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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NIH: Human Immunology Project Consortium (HIPC) Coordinating Center (U01 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-20-080.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/HIPC

Keywords: human immune responses, clinical phenotyping, data integration

Award Details: Application budgets are limited to $1,200,000 direct costs per year; and additional $600,000 per year in direct costs will be reserved to support cross-collaborative IOF projects amongst the HIPC program investigators

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, March 15, 2021 by 12PM noon

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Friday, June 4, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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Human Immunology Project Consortium (HIPC) (U19 Clinical Trial Optional)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-20-079.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/HIPC_

Keywords: human immune responses, clinical phenotyping, data integration

Award Details: up to $1.5M

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, March 15, 2021 by 12PM noon

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Friday, June 4, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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Breast Cancer Alliance: Young Investigator Awards

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://breastcanceralliance.org/how-to-apply

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/BCA

Keywords: breast cancer, early career researchers

Award Details: $125,000 per year for up to 2 years

Eligibility: Applicants for the 2022 award must (i) not have held a tenure track faculty or tenure track research position for more than four years following completion of their training, as of March 1, 2022; (ii) not have been a principal investigator on an NIH R01 or equivalent national/international non-mentored award; and (iii) dedicate at least 50% of their work effort to research.

Number of UConn Applicants: 2 applications total across campuses

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 15, 2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, April 5, 2021 by 12PM noon

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Friday, July 23, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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NIH: Screening for Conditions by Electronic Nose Technology (SCENT) (U01 Clinical Trial Optional)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP:https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-TR-21-009.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/SCENT

Keywords: volatile organic compounds, human diseases, artificial intelligence, diagnostics

Award Details: Application budgets are limited to $650,000 direct cost per year for Years 1 and 2, and $800,000 direct cost per year for Years 3 – 5.

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, March 15, 2021 by 12PM noon

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 10, 2021

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Thursday, June 10, 2021

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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NSF: Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem: Services & Support (ACCESS)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2021/nsf21555/nsf21555.htm

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/ACCESS

Keywords: allocation services, end user support services, operations and integration services, monitoring and measurement services, technology translation services

Award Details: up to $7.5M

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, February 22, 2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2021 12PM noon

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Wednesday, June 16, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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NSF: Advanced Cyberinfrastructure Coordination Ecosystem: Services & Support – Coordination Office (ACCESS-ACO)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2021/nsf21556/nsf21556.htm

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/ACCESSACO

Keywords: Support services for ACCESS awardees, inter-awardee coordination, external advisory board coordination, outreach and information dissemination frameworks

Award Details: up to $5M

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, February 22, 2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2021 12PM noon

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Wednesday, June 16, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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NIH: Tuberculosis Research Advancement Centers (P30 Clinical Trials Not Allowed)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-21-001.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Tuberculosis

Keywords: tuberculosis, mentorship, multidisciplinary research

Award Details: up to $600,000 per year for 5 years

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, February 15, 2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2021 by 12PM noon

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Sunday, May 16, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline: Tuesday,  June 15, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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NIH: Enhancing Science, Technology, EnginEering, and Math Educational Diversity (ESTEEMED) Research Education Experiences (R25)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-20-223.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/ESTEEMED

Keywords: diversity, biomedical sciences, skills development, research experiences, STEM fields

Award Details: Unlimited, but must reflect needs of proposed budget

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, February  8, 2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, March 1, 2021 by 12PM noon

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Monday, May 24, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Thursday, June 24, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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NIH: Diabetes Research Centers (P30 Clinical Trial Optional)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-20-025.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Diabetes

Keywords: diabetes, endocrine and metabolic diseases, diabetes research, pilot studies

Award Details: up to $1M per year for 5 years

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, February 1, 2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, February 15, 2021 by 12PM noon

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Tuesday, April 20, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Thursday, May 20, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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NIH: Research Experience in Genomic Research for Data Scientists (R25)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-21-075.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/Genomic_Data

Keywords: genome sciences, genomic medicine, implications in genomic research,  research experiences

Award Details: $250,000 per year for 5 years

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, January 18,  2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, February 8, 2021 by 12PM noon

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Sunday, April 25, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline:  Tuesday, May 25, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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NIH: Mentored Research Experiences for Genetic Counselors (R25)

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is pleased to announce this limited submission funding opportunity/award.  Limited submission programs allow only a select number of applicants from each institution.  In order to determine which PIs will be selected as the official applicants from UConn/UConn Health, an OVPR internal competition may be necessary (full process is described at our website).  

All PIs who wish to be considered for this opportunity must submit a notification of intent to submit form through the UConn Quest Portal by the due date listed below.  PIs must be selected and approved by the OVPR to be eligible to submit to this sponsor. 

Program Information/RFP: https://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-21-074.html

Quest Portal Program Link: https://quest.uconn.edu/prog/MREGC

Keywords: genome sciences, genomic medicine, implications in genomic research,  research experiences

Award Details: up to $250,000

Number of UConn Applicants: 1 from Storrs/Regional Campuses, 1 from UConn Health 

Internal Notification of Intent Deadline: Monday, January 18,  2021 by 12PM noon

Internal Pre-proposal (if necessary) Deadline: Monday, February 8, 2021 by 12PM noon

Sponsor Letter of Intent Deadline: Sunday, April 25, 2021 by 5PM EST

Sponsor Full Proposal Deadline: Tuesday, May 25, 2021 by 5PM EST

Additional information:  If a full internal competition is necessary, pre-proposals should be submitted that include: 1) A two page project narrative briefly describing the project, its key aims/objectives, the methodologies/approaches that will be used, and how the project goals align with the goals of the program.  Please see the sponsor guidelines for details about program goals and application components.  2) 1-2 page budget overview with justifications.  3)  Biosketches/brief CVs for key personnel.

For more information, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Research at research@uconn.edu

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