Limited Submissions - Office of Research Administration - Office of the Vice Provost

Programs	Tufts Internal Deadline	Agency Deadline	Program Synopsis
American Honda Foundation FY2013 Please note: Only one (1) candidate from Tufts may be nominated within a 12-month period.	May 29, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, or NIH or NSF format acceptable) Brief project description (approx. 1–3 pages): Describe the impact on youth and outreach efforts Identify what makes the project unique, low incidence of duplication of effort (i.e. other organizations administering the same programs) A letter of support from your chair or dean	August 1, 2013	The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: imaginative, creative, youthful, forward-thinking, scientific, humanistic and innovative. We support youth education with a specific focus on the STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) subjects in addition to the environment. Click here for more details.
National Institutes of Health – Developing and Improving Institutional Animal Resources (G20) Please note: Only one (1) candidate from Tufts may apply.	May 31, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, NIH or NSF format acceptable) as well as biographical sketches for a Facilities Person (name and function on the project) Brief Project Narrative (1 – 2 pgs), including the following: identify the animal facilities for which funds are requested (bulleted list acceptable) and a summary for any alterations and renovations. Letter of Support from Dean/Department Chair	August 2, 2013	This FOA encourages applications from biomedical research institutions that propose to renovate, repair, or improve individual animal resources. The major objective of this program is to upgrade animal facilities to support the conduct of biomedical and/or behavioral research. Support can be requested to alter and renovate (A&R) the animal facilities, as well as to improve the animal care equipment in the facility. It is expected that all award funds will be expended expeditiously and that applicants will consider the use of sustainable design technologies and design approaches. Click here for more details.
Mallinckrodt Foundation – Mallinckrodt Grants Please note: Only two (2) candidates from Tufts may be nominated.	June 7, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, or NIH or NSF format acceptable) Brief project description (approx. 1–2 pages) A letter of support from your chair or dean	August 1, 2013	The mission of the Foundation is to support early stage investigators engaged in basic biomedical research that has the potential to significantly advance the understanding, diagnosis or treatment of disease. It is further the general aim to confine contributions to those worthy projects that are in need of initial start-up funding to move the projects forward to the point of other independent support or to support highly promising young investigators at the time when start-up funds are limited and initial progress is dependent on additional funding. Click here for more details.
Pew Charitable Trusts – 2014 Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences Please note: Only one (1) candidate from Tufts may be nominated.	June 19, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 5 pages, or NIH or NSF format acceptable) Brief project description (approx. 2–3 page), address: How your project is ground breaking biomedical research Why your research is high quality, rigorous science that will improve human health How your research is innovative A letter of support from dean/chair	Candidate nomination due July 15, 2013 Application due November 1, 2013	The Pew Scholars Program in the Biomedical Sciences provides funding to young investigators of outstanding promise in science relevant to the advancement of human health. By backing them early in their careers, this program enables the most promising scientists to take calculated risks and follow unanticipated leads to advance human health. Pew provides unrestricted funding, which affords young investigators the freedom to pursue their most intriguing data and untested leads to improve human health. Click here for more details.
National Endowment for the Humanities: Summer Stipends 2014 Please note: Only two (2) candidates from Tufts may be nominated.	July 22, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, or NIH or NSF format acceptable) A letter of support from dean/chair Brief project description (approx. 1–2 pages): 1) Describe the intellectual significance of the proposed project, including its value to humanities scholars, general audiences, or both. 2) Provide an overview of the project 3) Explain how the project will complement, challenge, or expand relevant studies in the field.	September 26, 2013	Summer Stipends support individuals pursuing advanced research that is of value to humanities scholars, general audiences, or both. Recipients usually produce articles, monographs, books, digital materials, archaeological site reports, translations, editions, or other scholarly resources. Summer Stipends support continuous full-time work on a humanities project for a period of two months. Summer Stipends support projects at any stage of development. Click here for more details.
Previous Limited Submissions
National Science Foundation – Widening Implementation & Demonstration of Evidence-Based Reforms (WIDER) Please note: Tufts can only nominate one (1) candidate for the planning or the institutional implementation program.	May 20, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, or NIH or NSF format acceptable) Brief project description (approx. 2–4 pages) indicating which WIDER program you are applying for and describing student outreach and retention methodology A letter of support from your chair or dean	July 3, 2013	The chief goal of WIDER is to transform institutions of higher education into supportive environments for STEM faculty members to substantially increase their use of evidence-based teaching and learning practices. Planning grants may be requested by single institutions or groups of collaborating institutions in order to develop a strategic approach for leveraging plans to increase institutional commitment to evidence-based teaching and learning. Institutional Implementation proposals may be requested by single institutions to assist in carrying out plans for increasing the level of evidence-based teaching and learning. Institutional Implementation proposals would be expected to cover multiple STEM departments or disciplines. Click here for more details.
Brain Research Foundation – Scientific Innovations Award in Neuroscience Please note: Only one (1) candidate from Tufts may be nominated.	May 17, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, or NIH or NSF format acceptable) Brief project description (approx. 1–2 pages) in lay terms A letter of support from your chair or dean	Required LOI: July 1, 2013	The Brain Research Foundation’s Scientific Innovations Award Program provides funding for innovative science in both basic and clinical neuroscience. This funding mechanism is designed to support creative, exploratory, cutting edge research in well-established research laboratories, under the direction of established investigators. The objective is to support projects that may be too innovative and speculative for traditional funding sources but still have a high likelihood of producing important findings. It is expected that investigations supported by these grants will yield high impact findings and result in major grant applications and significant publications in high impact journals. Click here for more details.
William T. Grant Foundation – 2012-2013 William T. Grant Scholars Program Please note: Only one (1) candidate per school (i.e. A&S, Medical, etc.) can be nominated.	April 26, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 5 pages, or NIH or NSF format acceptable) Brief project description (approx. 2 – 3 pages) A letter of support from dean/chair Confirmation that the eligibility requirements listed below are met	July 8, 2013	This program is for early-career researchers in the social, behavioral, and health sciences. The goal of the program is to support the development of Scholars as they expand their skills and conduct high-quality research with mentoring from senior colleagues. The William T. Grant Foundation supports research to understand and improve the everyday settings of youth ages 8 to 25 in the United States. The Foundation supports research that enhances their understanding of: How settings work, how they affect youth development, and how they can be improved; and When, how, and under what conditions research evidence is used in policy and practice that affect youth, and how its use can be improved. Click here for more details.
National Science Foundation – Scalable Nanomanufacturing (SNM) FY 2013 Please note: Only one (1) candidate from Tufts may be nominated.	April 26, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, or NIH or NSF format acceptable) A letter of support from dean/chair Brief project description (approx. 2–4 pages). Project Description should: 1) Indicate the theme (or themes) under which they are submitting 2) Should clearly state what roadblocks to scale-up exist and what new approach or approaches will be investigated to overcome those obstacles.	June 3, 2013	This solicitation focuses on five high-risk/high-reward research and education themes, four focusing on nanomanufacturing and the fifth on societal issues associated with continuing advances in nanomanufacturing and the associated increasing use of nanoscale materials, devices and systems. Novel Processes and Techniques for Continuous and Scalable Nanomanufacturing Directed Self-Assembly Processes for the High-Rate Production of Heterogeneous Nanostructures Fundamental Scientific Research in Well-Defined Areas that are Compellingly Justified as Critical Roadblocks to Scale-Up Principles and Design Methods for Machines and Processes to Manufacture Nanoscale Structures, Devices and Systems Long-Term Societal and Educational Implications of the Large-Scale Production and Use of Nanomaterials, Devices and Systems Proposals that incorporate elements of more than one theme are welcome. Given NSF's strong focus on developing the infrastructure for nanoscale science and engineering, all proposals should address integration of research and education, including course development appropriate to the nature of the project. Collaborations between research universities and community colleges to provide curricula and research experiences to educate the future nanomanufacturing workforce are particularly encouraged. Click here for more details.
Tufts Health Plan Foundation – Cycle-2-2013 Healthy Aging Grants Program Please note: Only two (2) candidates from Tufts may be nominated. The medical school is not eligible at this time due to a pending award.	April 17, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, or NIH or NSF format acceptable) Brief project description (approx. 1–2 pages): 1) Identify which Healthy Aging Program you are interested in: Health & Wellness, Purposeful Engagement, Empowerment 2) Describe the target population served 3) Describe the need this program fills A letter of support from your chair or dean	LOI: May 1, 2013	The Tufts Health Plan Foundation makes grants to nonprofit organization whose programs best exemplify activities that lead to beneficial outcomes for older adults in three Healthy Aging focus areas: Health & Wellness, Purposeful Engagement and Empowerment. To address the health care needs of our communities and to help meet the challenges of an aging society, the Tufts Health Plan Foundation is committed to funding healthy aging programs for adults age 60 and older in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Through the programs we fund, we hope to elevate the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of older adults to enable them to contribute their experiences and knowledge to their communities and ultimately to help older adults live healthier lives. Click here for more details.
National Science Foundation: Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education (NUE) in Engineering Please note: Only one (1) candidate from Tufts School of Engineering may be nominated, with the following exception: Tufts may submit a second proposal as the lead institution, only if it is focused on the societal, ethical, economic and/or environmental issues relevant to nanotechnology.	March 22, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, NIH or NSF format acceptable) Brief project description (approx. 2–4 pages) Letter of support from dean/chair	May 22, 2013	This solicitation aims at introducing nanoscale science, engineering, and technology through a variety of interdisciplinary approaches into undergraduate engineering education. The focus of the FY 2013 competition is on nanoscale engineering education with relevance to devices and systems and/or on the societal, ethical, economic and/or environmental issues relevant to nanotechnology. Click here for more details.
US-Israel Binational Science Foundation - Prof. R. Rahamimoff Travel Grants for Young Scientists Please note: Only five (5) candidates from Tufts may be nominated.	March 1, 2013 Please submit the following: Brief project description (approx. 1–2 pages) that identifies the significance of the trip to the candidate's research Letter of support from the Dean/Chair Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, or NIH or NSF format acceptable)	May 2, 2013	The Prof. Rahamimoff Travel Grants Program is open to PhD students and Post-Doc fellows doing research that requires facilities or expertise not available in their home countries. The trips will be only to a higher education or a research facility in the U.S.A. (for Israelis) or Israel (for Americans). The program will not support participation in conferences or trips by late-stage PhD students looking for a Post-Doc position. Each trip will be for a maximum length of 2 months. Click here for more details.
Keck Foundation: Grant Programs: Medical Research Program and Science and Engineering Program Please note: Only one (1) candidate from Tufts may be nominated for each program.	February 28, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, or NIH or NSF format acceptable) Brief project description (approx 2–3 pages) addressing the Keck Priorities and including a short paragraph explaining the reasons Keck funding is needed vs. NIH, NSF, or other public funding sources. A letter of support from your chair or dean	May 1, 2013	The Foundation strives to fund endeavors that are distinctive and novel in their approach. It encourages projects that are high-risk with the potential for transformative impact. "High-risk" comprises a number of factors, including questions that push the edge of the field, present unconventional approaches to intractable problems, or challenge the prevailing paradigm. Supporting pioneering discoveries in science, engineering and medicine has been our mandate from the beginning. By funding the high-risk/high-impact work of leading researchers, we are laying the groundwork for new paradigms, technologies and discoveries that will save lives, provide innovative solutions, and add to our understanding of the world. Both Senior and Early Career investigators are encouraged to apply. Click here for more details.
EPA/NSF: Networks for Characterizing Chemical Life Cycle (NCCLCs) Please note: Only one (1) candidate from Tufts may be nominated.	February 21, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, NIH or NSF format acceptable) Brief project description (approx. 2–4 pages) Please identify how your research will broaden the impact on Education, Innovation, and Management (as outlined in the Program Announcement) Letter of support from dean/chair	March 18, 2013	This joint EPA/NSF solicitation will create Networks for Characterizing Chemical Life Cycle (NCCLCs) that will address major research challenges related to developing systems and molecular-level understandings of the life cycles of important synthetic chemicals and materials (including nanomaterials) as they are altered by use and interaction with both built and natural environments. These Networks will provide methods and tools for characterizing and predicting environmental and health implications of chemical manufacture and use across the life cycle. NCCLCs will develop approaches for collecting the most useful, reliably- and efficiently-generated data required to anticipate consequences, manage risks, and minimize (or eliminate) potentially harmful impacts - including those for vulnerable populations. NCCLC teams are expected to be trans-disciplinary, representing the chemical sciences, material science, geosciences, engineering, and public health areas. Click here for more details.
EPA/NSF: Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis (NSMDS) Please note: Only one (1) candidate from Tufts may be nominated.	February 21, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, NIH or NSF format acceptable) Brief project description (approx. 2–4 pages) Please identify how your research will broaden the impact on Education, Innovation, and Management (as outlined in the Program Announcement) Letter of support from dean/chair	March 18, 2013	This solicitation is sponsored to encourage synergistic research activities and to enhance cooperation among the chemical sciences, materials research, geosciences, engineering, and biomedical and public health communities. These Networks will design safer pathways and processes that minimize hazards that arise not only from a chemical's structure and intended use, but also from its synthesis, production, consumption, reuse, and disposal. Networks for Sustainable Molecular Design and Synthesis are groups of two or more researchers working in trans-disciplinary fields to promote the development of safe and sustainable chemicals as well as safe and sustainable synthetic procedures. Click here for more details.
National Endowment for the Arts: Grants for Art Projects (Artworks, Challenge America Fast-Track) Please note: Only one (1) candidate from Tufts may be nominated for the Artworks and/or Challenge America Grant Program combined.	January 30, 2013 Please submit the following: A letter of support from dean/chair CV Brief project description (approx. 2–3 pages) on the following: 1) Artworks Projects: Please indicate and explain the outcome which is most relevant to your project: Creation, Engagement, Learning, or Livability 2) Challenge America Projects: Please indicate and explain the outcome which is most relevant to your project: Engagement or Livability Creation: The creation of art that meets the highest standards of excellence. Engagement: Public engagement with diverse and excellent art. Learning: Lifelong learning in the arts. Livability: The strengthening of communities through the arts.	Artworks Deadline: March 7, 2013 Challenge America Fast-Track Deadline: May 23, 2013	Funding is available for the Artworks grant program and Challenge America grant program in the following disciplines or fields: Artist Communities Arts Education Dance Design Folk & Traditional Arts Literature Local Arts Agencies Media Arts Museums Music Opera Presenting State and Regional Theater & Musical Theater Visual Arts Click here for more details.
National Institutes of Health: 2013 Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) (R25) Please note: Only one (1) candidate from Tufts Medford Campus may be nominated.	January 28, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, or NIH or NSF format acceptable) Brief project description (approx. 2–4 pages) including but not limited to the following topics: Describe activities for IDPs that the participants will be engaged in Describe the rationale for these activities Describe the measurement of the outcomes as a result of these activities Describe proposed group activities Include a list of proposed faculty mentors A letter of support from dean/chair	March 14, 2013	The objective of the Postbaccalaureate Research Education Program (PREP) is to prepare individuals from backgrounds underrepresented in biomedical and behavioral sciences who have recently obtained their baccalaureate degrees for successful completion of PhD or MD-PhD training programs. Institutional PREPs should generate carefully designed, individualized student development plans (IDPs) that are compatible with the students’ curricular needs and experience, combined with research projects mentored by faculty members who have active and extramurally funded research programs. The development plans will typically be designed within the context of a one-year apprenticeship to provide the necessary skills to prepare the students for rigorous PhD and/or MD-PhD programs. Click here for more details.
Charles A. Dana Foundation – 2013 David Mahoney Neuroimaging Program Please note: Only one (1) candidate from Tufts may be nominated.	January 14, 2013 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, NIH or NSF format acceptable) A 2-3 page research summary which includes the following information: Clearly and succinctly stated hypothesis Aims of the proposed research project Research significance and potential clinical application(s) of the research The methods Qualifications of the primary investigator(s) for undertaking the proposed research Letter of support from dean/chair	Preliminary proposals due February 21, 2013 at noon (hardcopies must be mailed and received by this date)	The Dana Foundation’s neuroimaging research program focuses on improving human brain and brain-immune functioning to promote health, and prevent and treat disease. Funds support pilot-testing by investigators who are early in their research careers of promising, high-risk, and innovative ideas with a direct clinical application. The Program is designed to enable investigators to obtain pilot data more quickly than is possible through other funding processes. This program, like all other Dana-supported research, is oriented to improve human health. Investigations, therefore, must be applicable to human brain or brain-immune functioning or malfunctioning to be considered for funding. Submitted proposals should focus on imaging in patients or patient tissues, and healthy volunteers. Click here for more details.
Institute for Defense Analyses (IDA) – Defense Study Group (DSSG) Please note: Only two (2) candidates from Tufts may be nominated.	December 14, 2012 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, or NIH or NSF format acceptable) Brief letter of interest A letter of support from dean/chair	January 18, 2013	This program, begun in 1985, is a unique program of education and study that introduces some of the nation’s most outstanding professors of science and engineering to the challenges facing national security. It also provides the members with an opportunity to become involved in and to contribute to those issues on an ongoing basis. The two-year program requires that the member of the class devote approximately 20 days per year to DSSG activities. To minimize disruption of the academic year, the majority of the time for DSSG activity is scheduled during the summer months. Click here for more details.
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation – Clinical Investigator Award Please note: Only three (3) candidates from Tufts may be nominated.	December 10, 2012 Please submit the following: Biosketch/CV (limit 4 pages, or NIH or NSF format acceptable) A 2-3 page research summary (click here for information on what the summary should address). A letter of support from dean/chair	February 15, 2013	The Clinical Investigator Award program supports the most promising young physician-scientists willing to devote their careers to the development and application of new diagnostic approaches and therapeutic strategies for cancer and cancer prevention through clinical investigation. The Foundation is seeking independent investigators conducting disease-oriented research that demonstrates a high level of innovation and creativity. The goal is to support the best young physician-scientists doing work aimed at improving the practice of cancer medicine. Preference is given to those whose research adheres to the “Handshake Rule,” meaning that the physician will conduct research studies that directly involve patients. Click here for more details.