National Science Foundation Plant Genome Research Program

This department is offering the Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) to support plant genomics research addressing fundamental questions in plant and agricultural sciences. The program aims to develop novel tools, resources, and training opportunities for genome-wide studies in plant physiology, quantitative genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and engineering. There is a focus on encouraging proposals from new investigators and fostering interdisciplinary collaborations. Three types of activities will be supported: genomics-empowered plant research, development of tools and resources, and Mid-Career Investigator Awards. Proposals from early-career investigators and those with innovative approaches are highly encouraged. Closing date for submissions is March 05, 2012.

Opportunity ID: 133613

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General Information

Document Type::	Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number::	12-517
Funding Opportunity Title::	Plant Genome Research Program
Opportunity Category::	Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation::
Funding Instrument Type::
Category of Funding Activity::	Science and Technology and other Research and Development
Category Explanation::
Expected Number of Awards::	15
Assistance Listings Number(s)::	47.074 — Biological Sciences
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement::	No
Version::	Synopsis 1
Posted Date::	Dec 09, 2011
Last Updated Date::
Original Closing Date for Applications::	Mar 05, 2012
Current Closing Date for Applications::	Mar 05, 2012
Archive Date::	Apr 05, 2012
Estimated Total Program Funding::	$ 15,000,000
Award Ceiling::	$10,000,000
Award Floor::	$100,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants::

Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)

Additional Information on Eligibility::

*Organization Limit: Proposals may only be submitted by the following:
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Proposals may only be submitted by U.S. academic institutions accredited in, and having a campus located in the U.S., U.S. non-profit research organizations including museums, research laboratories, professional societies and similar organizations in the U.S. that are directly associated with educational or research activities, and consortia of only the eligible organizations listed here. When a consortium of eligible organizations submits a proposal, it must be submitted as a single proposal with one organization serving as the lead and all other organizations as subawardees. Separately submitted collaborative proposals will not be accepted and will be returned without review. Organizations ineligible to submit to this program solicitation may not receive subawards.

*PI Limit:
Principal Investigators for the Mid-Career Investigator Awards in Plant Genome Research [MCA-PGR]: Individuals should have an independent, non-tenure track or tenure track position at a U.S. academic or non-profit research institution, have an active research program, and have received training primarily in fields other than plant genomics. Individuals eligible for a MCA-PGR award will be seeking training in a new area of plant research that employs genomics technologies and resources.

Additional Information

Agency Name::	National Science Foundation
Description::	This program is a continuation of the Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) that began in FY 1998 as part of the National Plant Genome Initiative (NPGI). Since the inception of the NPGI and the PGRP, there has been a tremendous increase in the availability of functional genomics tools and sequence resources for use in the study of key crop plants and their models. Proposals are welcomed that build on these resources to develop conceptually new and different ideas and strategies to address grand challenge questions in plants of economic importance on a genome-wide scale. There is also a continued need for the development of novel and creative tools to facilitate new experimental approaches or new ways of analyzing genomic data. Especially encouraged are proposals that provide strong and novel training opportunities integral to the research plan and particularly across disciplines that include, but are not limited to, plant physiology, quantitative genetics, biochemistry, bioinformatics and engineering. Three kinds of activity will be supported in FY 2012: (1) Genomics-empowered plant research to tackle fundamental questions in plant and agricultural sciences on a genome-wide scale; (2) Development of tools and resources for plant genome research including novel technologies and analysis tools that will enable discovery; and (3) Mid-Career Investigator Awards in Plant Genome Research (MCA-PGR) to increase participation of investigators trained primarily in fields other than plant genomics. Proposals addressing these opportunities are welcomed at all scales, from single-investigator projects through multi-investigator, multi-institution projects, commensurate with the scope of the work proposed. The PGRP encourages proposals from investigators and institutions that have not participated in the program before. Proposals are encouraged from early-career investigators and proposals submitted to the CAREER program (http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503214&org=BIO) are considered by the PGRP. Early-career investigators are strongly encouraged to contact a PGRP Program Director for further guidance.
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Version History

Version	Modification Description	Updated Date
Synopsis 1

Package Status

Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:

Package No: 1

Assistance Listings:	47.074
Competition ID:
Competition Title:
Opportunity Package ID:	PKG00088510
Opening Date:	Dec 09, 2011
Closing Date:	Mar 05, 2012
Agency Contact Information::	Diane Jofuku Okamuro
Who Can Apply::	Organization Applicants
mendatory_forms	SF424 (R & R) [V1.2] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Research And Related Other Project Information [V1.3] Research And Related Senior/Key Person Profile (Expanded) [V1.2] Research & Related Personal Data [V1.2] Research & Related Budget [V1.1] NSF Cover Page [V1.3]
optional_forms	R & R Subaward Budget Attachment(s) Form [V1.2] NSF Deviation Authorization [V1.1] NSF Suggested Reviewers [V1.1] NSF FastLane System Registration [V1.3]