SynopsisVersion HistoryRelated DocumentsPackage This NICHD grant is for investigator-initiated R01 applications. It supports research using animal models alongside translational/clinical approaches to identify genetic, epigenetic, environmental, or gene-environment interactions. The purpose is to understand factors influencing the susceptibility and variability of structural birth defects in human populations, leveraging advances in genetics and developmental biology. Awardees will join the NICHD Birth Defects Working Group. Annual meetings will provide a forum for discussing progress, [...]

SynopsisVersion HistoryRelated DocumentsPackage This grant, offered by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), is for the purpose of supporting lead optimization and preclinical development of novel therapeutic candidates aimed at diseases within the NIDDK's mission. Phase I funding targets the initial, preliminary steps in this process, focusing on lead optimization or early preclinical development. Successful projects can progress to Phase II, which supports more advanced lead [...]

SynopsisVersion HistoryRelated DocumentsPackage This grant, offered by the US Geological Survey (USGS), is specifically for a CESU-affiliated partner to conduct critical research within the Upper Mississippi River System. The primary purpose of this funding opportunity is to advance understanding of complex floodplain ecosystems. Research will focus on detailed investigations into surface and subsurface hydrology, analyzing soil compositions, and exploring vegetation dynamics unique to this vital river system. This cooperative agreement aims [...]

SynopsisVersion HistoryRelated DocumentsPackage This grant, offered by the Department of Education under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions STEM and Articulation Programs, aims to support eligible Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs). The primary purpose is to provide financial assistance to HSIs, enabling them to develop and implement initiatives that enhance and broaden their capabilities to effectively serve Hispanic and other low-income student populations. Authorized by Section 371 of the Higher Education Act of 1965, this funding [...]

SynopsisVersion HistoryRelated DocumentsPackage The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is offering a Cooperative Agreement to an affiliated Great Lakes Northern Forest Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) partner. This grant is for providing critical hydrodynamic support to advance coastal ecosystem restoration efforts within the Great Lakes region. The selected partner will work collaboratively with USGS to integrate diverse data, aiming to comprehensively describe the complex relationships between Cladophora, nutrient levels, light conditions, and [...]

SynopsisVersion HistoryRelated DocumentsPackage This grant, offered by the International and Foreign Language Education Service (IFLE) through its Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE), is designed to provide financial support for initiatives aimed at enhancing postsecondary education. Specifically, it focuses on addressing key problem areas and implementing improvement approaches within higher education. A significant emphasis of this competition is the Program for North American Mobility in Higher Education, encouraging projects [...]

SynopsisVersion HistoryRelated DocumentsPackage The U.S. Mission Kazakhstan is offering this grant to implement an Alumni Engagement and Outreach Program. This grant is for strengthening cooperation between USG exchange alumni and the U.S. embassy in Kazakhstan, recognizing their contributions, and supporting them as opinion leaders. It seeks proposals for projects that highlight U.S. culture, diversity, and inclusion, promoting increased understanding of U.S. policy and fostering bilateral cooperation. Key objectives include expanding the [...]

SynopsisVersion HistoryRelated DocumentsPackage This grant is for supporting vital research and management activities against White-nose Syndrome (WNS), a severe fungal disease impacting hibernating bats across North America. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, leading the national response, offers financial assistance to address critical information needs and implement conservation actions for susceptible bat species. WNS has spread to at least 41 states and 8 Canadian provinces, affecting numerous bat species. Projects funded [...]

SynopsisVersion HistoryRelated DocumentsPackage This NIDDK grant is for the purpose of advancing new therapies for diseases within its mission through lead optimization and preclinical development. It is structured in two phases. Phase I supports preliminary steps in therapeutic development. Phase II supports advanced lead optimization and preclinical development of candidates, aiming for an Investigational New Drug (IND) or Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application submission to the FDA by the project's end. [...]

SynopsisVersion HistoryRelated DocumentsPackage This NIAID grant is for developing a comprehensive understanding of innate or adaptive immune responses to infection and vaccination against pathogenic microbes, particularly NIAID Emerging/Re-emerging Pathogens, using a systems biology approach. The initiative supports quantitative analyses to identify and measure dynamic networks regulating immune responses. Research will be based on genome-wide screens of mutant mice to identify key regulatory immune response genes, complemented by detailed genomics, proteomics, computational [...]