Western Region DEPSCoR Day
The University of Arizona would like to invite faculty to the Western Region DEPSCoR Day. The event is presented by the Department of Defense and will be hosted at the University of Arizona in Tucson Arizona on February 24, 2022.
Leadership from the Basic Research Office in the Office of the Secretary of Defense along with Program Officers from the Air Force, Army, and Naval Research labs will participate in the conversation. Topics will cover various areas of interest to include:
- Learn about and how to engage with the DoD, specifically AFOSR, ARL, and ONR
- Connect with DoD Program Managers
- Opportunity for faculty to showcase relevant research via a Poster Session
- Research topic areas breakout sessions
- Networking Opportunities
The Defense Established Programs to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR) is intended to strengthen basic research in underutilized States/Territories. The Western Region includes Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Wyoming.
Link to more information: DEPSCoR Arizona
New NASA Idaho Space Grant Consortium (ISGC) Opportunities
K-12 STEM Engagement and Informal Education Grants
​Proposed projects can focus on competitions, camps, mentoring, outreach, or other projects that happen either in or out of school– as long as the proposed project aligns with the intent of the grant and benefits multiple students and/or educators. The ISGC is especially interested in projects that include an actionable plan to serve underrepresented, low-income, rural, first-generation, and/or female students. The matching requirement is 1:1.
Proposal due date: March 11, 2022
Earliest start date: June 2022
Maximum funding request: $25,000
Pre-Proposal Teleconference: January 11, 2022
Higher Education Grants
he ISGC is particularly interested in projects contributing to NASA’s missions and/or utilizing NASA content and resources. Activities can include research activities, participation in STEM-focused competitive teams (e.g., robotics teams, etc.), participation in NASA-organized activities, workshops, special courses, or other activities to increase student engagement in STEM fields. The matching requirement is 1:1.
Proposal due date: March 11, 2022
Earliest start date: June 2022
Maximum funding request: $25,000
Pre-Proposal Teleconference: January 11, 2022
ISGC Graduate Student Fellowships
Each year NASA Fellowship Activity seeks student-authored and independently conceived graduate research proposals responding to a NASA Research Opportunity listed in the solicitation. The NASA Fellowship Activity is designed to support NASA STEM Engagement objectives and to provide academic institutions with the ability to enhance graduate-level learning and development.
Proposal due date: March 11, 2022
Earliest start date: June 2022
Maximum funding request: $30,000
Collaboration/Travel Grants (for Higher Education)
Collaboration and Travel Grants are available for any higher education faculty and staff in need of funding to attend STEM-related events or to foster collaboration on STEM projects. To apply, fill out the proposal form (at the link at the top of the page). Proposers can request up to $5,000. Cost-sharing of at least 1:1 is required.
Application due date: Rolling but must be submitted at least 45 days before travel Occurs
Earliest start date: February 2022
Maximum funding request: $5,000
- Link to more information on grants: Idaho Space Grants
- Link to more information on fellowship: Idaho Space Grants Fellowships
New Idaho NASA EPSCoR Opportunities
Research Initiation Grants:
Idaho NASA EPSCoR funds Research Initiation Grants to provide opportunities for new researchers to gain experience and/or for established researchers to take a dramatic step in a new research direction.
Proposal due date: March 11, 2022
Earliest start date: May/June 2022
Maximum funding request: $50,000 – no cost share required
Pre-Proposal Teleconference: January 21, 2022
Collaboration Grants:
The goal of the Idaho NASA EPSCoR Collaboration Grant program is to support new collaborations for researchers (faculty and/or students) to increase Idaho’s research capabilities. Often, these types of grants are used to fund travel to research centers (e.g., a NASA Center, a National Lab, or a potential industry partner).
Application due date: Rolling but must be submitted at least 45 days before travel occurs.
Earliest start date: February 2022
Maximum funding request: $5,000
Link to More information: Idaho NASA EPSCoR
Research Development & Grant Writing News
The December 2021 issue of this valuable newsletter is now available via the Albertsons Library: (Bookmark this page for future reference.)
This month’s Featured Articles:
- Funding Opportunities in the Humanities
- Describing the Methodology and Work Plan in an Individual Humanities/Humanities-Related Social Sciences Proposal
- The Best Order of Research Narrative Edits
- Webinar report: NSF’s Human Networks and Data Science Program
- Is Your Red Team in Place for Your STC Preliminary Proposal? If not, You’d Best Get on It!
- “Oh, what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive!” (Sir Walter Scott, 1808)
- Do You Have Your NSF STC Endgame in Place?
- Research Grant Writing Web Resources
- Educational Grant Writing Web Resources
- Agency Research News
- Agency Reports, Workshops & Roadmaps
- New Funding Opportunities
- About Academic Research Funding Strategies
The Research Development and Grant Writing Newsletter is available to faculty, staff, students, and affiliates with log-in access to the Albertsons Library. This subscription is sponsored by the Division of Research and Economic Development with support from the Albertsons Library.