Opportunity ID: 275049

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NRC-HQ-84-15-FOA-0002
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Faculty Development Grant, Fiscal Year (FY) 2015
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 33
Assistance Listings: 77.008 — U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 10, 2015
Last Updated Date: Mar 17, 2015
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 20, 2015
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 20, 2015
Archive Date: May 20, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Hispanic-Serving Institutions,
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs),
Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs),
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Description: This program provides funding to support nuclear science, engineering, and related disciplines to develop a workforce capable of supporting the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities and the safe handling of nuclear materials. This announcement is for faculty development grants.

The objectives of the Faculty Development Program are to attract and retain highly-qualified individuals in academic teaching careers. The grants specifically target probationary, tenure-track faculty during the first 6 years of their career and new faculty hires in the following academic areas: Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry, Probability Risk Assessment (Levels 2 & 3) and related disciplines.

Grants may include support for developing applications for research and amounts for initiating or continuing research projects in their areas of expertise. Other areas might include course development, equipment, stipends, participation in professional society meetings, and preparation of papers, travel, and associated expenses. The NRC may increase funds to the extent that a portion of the award is matched by the institution. The program provides support to enable newer faculty to enhance their careers as professors and researchers in the university department where employed. The research supported by this announcement is intended to benefit the nuclear sector broadly

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

M’Lita Carr

Grants Officer

Phone: 301–415-6869

Email:MLita.Carr@nrc.gov

Version History

Version Modification Description Updated Date
Revised FOA and Amendment added. Mar 17, 2015
Mar 17, 2015

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NRC-HQ-84-15-FOA-0002
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Faculty Development Grant, Fiscal Year (FY) 2015
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 33
Assistance Listings: 77.008 — U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 2
Posted Date: Mar 10, 2015
Last Updated Date: Mar 17, 2015
Original Closing Date for Applications: Apr 20, 2015
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 20, 2015
Archive Date: May 20, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Hispanic-Serving Institutions,
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs),
Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs),
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Description: This program provides funding to support nuclear science, engineering, and related disciplines to develop a workforce capable of supporting the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities and the safe handling of nuclear materials. This announcement is for faculty development grants.

The objectives of the Faculty Development Program are to attract and retain highly-qualified individuals in academic teaching careers. The grants specifically target probationary, tenure-track faculty during the first 6 years of their career and new faculty hires in the following academic areas: Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry, Probability Risk Assessment (Levels 2 & 3) and related disciplines.

Grants may include support for developing applications for research and amounts for initiating or continuing research projects in their areas of expertise. Other areas might include course development, equipment, stipends, participation in professional society meetings, and preparation of papers, travel, and associated expenses. The NRC may increase funds to the extent that a portion of the award is matched by the institution. The program provides support to enable newer faculty to enhance their careers as professors and researchers in the university department where employed. The research supported by this announcement is intended to benefit the nuclear sector broadly

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

M’Lita Carr

Grants Officer

Phone: 301–415-6869

Email:MLita.Carr@nrc.gov

DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1

General Information

Document Type: Grants Notice
Funding Opportunity Number: NRC-HQ-84-15-FOA-0002
Funding Opportunity Title: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), Faculty Development Grant, Fiscal Year (FY) 2015
Opportunity Category: Discretionary
Opportunity Category Explanation:
Funding Instrument Type: Grant
Category of Funding Activity: Education
Category Explanation:
Expected Number of Awards: 33
Assistance Listings: 77.008 — U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Scholarship and Fellowship Program
Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: No
Version: Synopsis 1
Posted Date: Mar 17, 2015
Last Updated Date:
Original Closing Date for Applications:
Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 20, 2015
Archive Date: May 20, 2015
Estimated Total Program Funding:
Award Ceiling: $400,000
Award Floor: $50,000

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants: Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification)
Private institutions of higher education
Additional Information on Eligibility: Hispanic-Serving Institutions,
Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs),
Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs),
Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions.

Additional Information

Agency Name: Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Description: This program provides funding to support nuclear science, engineering, and related disciplines to develop a workforce capable of supporting the design, construction, operation, and regulation of nuclear facilities and the safe handling of nuclear materials. This announcement is for faculty development grants.

The objectives of the Faculty Development Program are to attract and retain highly-qualified individuals in academic teaching careers. The grants specifically target probationary, tenure-track faculty during the first 6 years of their career and new faculty hires in the following academic areas: Nuclear Engineering, Health Physics, Radiochemistry, Probability Risk Assessment (Levels 2 & 3) and related disciplines.

Grants may include support for developing applications for research and amounts for initiating or continuing research projects in their areas of expertise. Other areas might include course development, equipment, stipends, participation in professional society meetings, and preparation of papers, travel, and associated expenses. The NRC may increase funds to the extent that a portion of the award is matched by the institution. The program provides support to enable newer faculty to enhance their careers as professors and researchers in the university department where employed. The research supported by this announcement is intended to benefit the nuclear sector broadly

Link to Additional Information:
Grantor Contact Information: If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:

M’Lita Carr

Grants Officer

Phone: 301–415-6869

Email:MLita.Carr@nrc.gov

Folder 275049 Full Announcement-1 -> fy15 nrc faculty development foa.pdf

Folder 275049 Revised Full Announcement-1 -> fy15 nrc faculty development announcement – v.2.pdf

Folder 275049 Revised Full Announcement-2 -> fy15 nrc faculty development announcement – amend (2).pdf

Folder 275049 Revised Full Announcement-2 -> fy15 nrc faculty development announcement – v.3.pdf

Folder 275049 Other Supporting Documents-Amendment 1 1 -> fy15 nrc faculty development announcement – amend (1).pdf

Folder 275049 Other Supporting Documents-FY15 NRC Faculty Development Announcement (INSTRUCTIONS) 1 -> fy15 nrc faculty development announcement (instructions).pdf

Folder 275049 Other Supporting Documents-FedConnect Letter 1 -> fedconnect letter .pdf

Packages

Agency Contact Information: M’Lita Carr
Grants Officer
Phone: 301–415-6869

Email: MLita.Carr@nrc.gov

Who Can Apply: Organization Applicants

Assistance Listing Number Competition ID Competition Title Opportunity Package ID Opening Date Closing Date Actions
77.008 PKG00215445 Mar 10, 2015 Apr 20, 2015 View

Package 1

Mandatory forms

275049 SF424-2.0.pdf

275049 SF424A-1.0.pdf

275049 SF424B-1.1.pdf

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