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External Nanotechnology Funding Opportunities


Number: 93780
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute/NIH/DHHS
Title: RFP—A Solicitation of the NIH and the CDC for Small Business Innovation Research Contract Proposals
Contact: 
Tel: 301-435-2688
Email: sbir@od.nih.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 11/05/2007
Deadline Note: 
Synopsis: A SOLICITATIONN OF THE NIH AND THE CDC FOR SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH CONTRACT PROPOSALS SOL PHS-2008-1 DUE 110507 NAICS: 541990 National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892 and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30305 are soliciting proposals from small business concerns that possess the research and development (R&D) expertise to conduct innovative research that will contribute toward meeting the program objectives of the agencies

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Number: 93156
Sponsor: Environmental Protection Agency
Title: Nanotechnology Research Grants Investigating Fate, Transport, Transformation, and Exposure of Engineered Nanomaterials: A Joint Research Solicitation – EPA, NSF, & DOE
Contact: Thomas O’Farrell
Tel: 202-343-9639
Email: o’farrell.thomas@epa.gov
Full Program:Click here
Deadlines: 08/22/2007
Synopsis: The sponsors are seeking proposals for research dealing with the potential implications of nanotechnology and engineered nanomaterials on human health and the environment. In an effort to stimulate international research in the area of engineered nanomaterials, U.S. researchers are encouraged to collaborate with European researchers. Research areas include: the fate, transport and transformation of nanomaterials; and bioavailability and exposure of humans and other species to nanomaterials.

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Number: 93011
Sponsor: Department of the Army
Title: RFP—Amendment—Broad Agency Announcement for Innovative Technologies to support the US Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center, Applied Sensors Guidance and Electronics Directorate
Contact: Valerie Tipton
Tel: 256-876-6921
Email: Valerie.tipton@redstone.army.mil
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 06/19/2008
Deadline Note: 
Synopsis: Broad agency announcement for innovative technologies to support the US Army Aviation and Missile Research, Development and Engineering Center, Applied Sensors Guidance, Electronics Directorate.

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Number: 92217
Sponsor: Department of the Navy
Title: RFP—Amendment—Warfighter Developmental Protective Clothing and Devices
Contact: Roberta Nethercutt
Tel: 301-757-8939
Email: Roberta.Nethercutt@navy.mil
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 02/07/2008
Deadline Note: 
Synopsis: Responses to this BAA submitted in accordance with the guidelines set forth herein will be accepted at the Contracting Office for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of this announcement. This Broad Agency Announcement is for Basic and Applied Research inaccordance with FAR 35.016. No formal solicitation will be issued. AREAS OF INTEREST - Areas of interest include but are not limited to: (1) protection againstG-induced loss of consciousness, loss of situational awareness, spatial disorientation, and high altitude hypoxia; (2) development of micro/nanotechnology applicable to life support and protective devices; (3) protection against hypothermia/hyperthermia; (4) auxiliary or integrated human cooling and heating systems; (5) integrated helmet mounted displays, multi-mode helmet vision system technology; (6) advanced filter/device development for eye and / or sensor protection; (7) warfighter / equipment compatibility; (8) breathing systems and advanced concept approaches for current and future applications; (9) improved crash protection, advanced restraint systems (all axes of restraint), and seating concepts; (10)emergency egress/escape concepts such as but not limited to improved signaling/locating, thermal signature reduction, and day/night cloaking technologies (11) improved / integrated communications systems; (12) improved hearing protection and communication capabilities in high noise environments (13) improved / integrated floatation systems; (14) human strength enhancement technologies; (15) improved garment textiles/materials flame resistance and improved garment textile/materials, flame resistant and melt-proof fibers, webbings, water-proof, high-stretch, breathable fabrics, durable, malleable, lightweight conductive-network fabrics, low-bulk/high flexibility vascular compression mechanisms for acceleration protection, fast-response cooling/heating textiles; (16) crew / workstation design; (17) improved lightweight, portable power sources, recharging and scavenging technologies, and (18) other threat protection technologies.

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Number: 89221
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS
Title: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine (R21)
Contact: Piotr Grodzinski
Tel:  
Email: grodzinp@mail.nih.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 10/22/2007
Deadline Note: This program will expire on October 23, 2007
Synopsis: The sponsors offers support aimed at enhancing nanoscience and nanotechnology research focused on problems in biology and medicine. Nanoscience and nanotechnology refer to research and development on the understanding and control of matter at a length scale of approximately 1 - 100 nanometers, where novel properties and functions occur because of the size. This program will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism.

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Number: 87475
Sponsor: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute/NIH/DHHS
Title: Innovative Application of Nanotechnology to Heart, Lung, Blood, and Sleep Disorders (R21/R33)
Contact: Denis Buxton, Ph.D.
Tel: 301-435-0494
Email: buxtond@nhlbi.nih.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 09/12/2007; 09/12/2008
Deadline Note: This program will expire on September 13, 2008
Synopsis: The sponsors offers support for the application of novel, high-risk strategies based on nanotechnology to diagnose and treat heart, lung, blood, and sleep disorders, including the identification of environmental influences to those disorders. This program will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental Grants and Exploratory/Developmental Grants Phase II (R21/R33) grant mechanisms.

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Number: 86913
Sponsor: Directorate for Engineering/NSF
Title: Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education (NUE) in Engineering
Contact: Mary F. Poats, Program Manager
Tel: 703-292-5357
Email: mpoats@nsf.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 09/12/2007; 09/12/2008
Deadline Note: 
Synopsis: The sponsor provides funding to introduce nanoscale science, engineering, and technology through a variety of interdisciplinary approaches into undergraduate engineering education. The focus of this year's 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.

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Number:85764
Sponsor:National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS
Title:Bioengineering Nanotechnology Initiative - SBIR (R43/R44)
Contact:Piotr Grodzinski, Ph.D.
Tel:301-496-1550
Email:grodzinp@mail.nih.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 04/05/2007, 05/07/2007, 08/05/2007, 09/07/2007, 12/05/2007, 01/07/2008, 04/05/2008, 05/07/2008, 08/05/2008
Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on August 6, 2008.
Synopsis: The sponsor provides support for Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) projects for developing and applying nanotechnology to biomedicine. This PA will use the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms.

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Number: 71649
Sponsor:

National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS

Title: Nanoscience and Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine (R01)
Contact: Piotr Grodzinski
Tel: 
Email: grodzinp@mail.nih.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 10/22/2007
Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after January 5, 2007. This program will expire on October 23. 2007.
Synopsis: The sponsors offers support aimed at enhancing nanoscience and nanotechnology research focused on problems in biology and medicine. Nanoscience and nanotechnology refer to research and development on the understanding and control of matter at a length scale of approximately 1 - 100 nanometers, where novel properties and functions occur because of the size. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

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Number: 53059
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS
Title: Bioengineering Nanotechnology Initiative (STTR [R41/R42])
Contact: Piotr Grodzinski
Tel: 301-496-1550
Email: grodzinp@mail.nih.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 08/05/2007, 09/07/2007, 12/05/2007, 01/07/2008, 04/05/2008, 05/07/2008, 08/05/2008
Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on August 6, 2008.
Synopsis: The sponsor provides support for Small Business Technology Transfer(STTRR) projects for developing and applying nanotechnology to biomedicine. This PA will use the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms.

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Number: 15693
Sponsor: National Eye Institute/NIH/DHHS
Title: Small Business Technology Transfer Program
Contact: Dr. Jerome R. Wujec, Research Resources Officer
Tel: 301-451-2020
Email: wujekjer@nei.nih.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 08/05/2007, 09/07/2007, 12/05/2007, 01/07/2008
Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2008.
Synopsis: The sponsor provides awards not to exceed $100,000 each for vision-related cooperative research and development projects to be conducted jointly by a small business awardee and a nonprofit or federally- funded research institution. Support is provided for research related to blinding eye diseases, visual disorders, mechanisms of normal visual function, and preservation of sight. NEI is interested in providing support for the development of new technologies, strategies, research tools, reagents and methods that can be applied to basic and translational research which will benefit vision health. This encompasses research and development of innovative enabling technologies in areas of genomics, proteomics and nanotechnology. More specific topics include drug discovery, high throughput assays, drug delivery systems, gene therapy and cell-based therapies, development of in vitro and in vivo disease models, surgical devices and materials, telemedicine and teaching tools, and design and fabrication of new or improved ophthalmic instruments for diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. The funding is provided for the first phase (one-year) of a three-phase program. Eligible applicants are small business concerns located in the U.S. Awards of up to $100,000 will be made for durations of one year. This program will use the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Phase II Competing Renewal applications.

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Number: 01969
Sponsor: National Eye Institute/NIH/DHHS
Title: Small Business Innovation Research Program--Grant
Contact: Jerome Wujek, Ph.D.
Tel: 301-451-2020
Email:

wujekjer@nei.nih.gov

Full Program: Click here
Deadlines:08/05/2007, 09/07/2007, 12/05/2007, 01/07/2008
Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2008.
Synopsis: Support is provided for research related to blinding eye diseases, visual disorders, mechanisms of normal visual function, and preservation of sight. NEI is interested in providing support for the development of new technologies, strategies, research tools, reagents and methods that can be applied to basic and translational research which will benefit vision health. This encompasses research and development of innovative enabling technologies in areas of genomics, proteomics and nanotechnology. More specific topics include drug discovery, high throughput assays, drug delivery systems, gene therapy and cell-based therapies, development of in vitro and in vivo disease models, surgical devices and materials, telemedicine and teaching tools, and design and fabrication of new or improved ophthalmic instruments for diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Eligible applicants are small business concerns located in the U.S. Awards of up to $100,000 will be made for durations of six months. This program will use the SBIR (R43/R44) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Phase II Competing Renewal applications.

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Number: 01385
Sponsor: Directorate for Engineering/NSF
Title: Division of Civil, Mechanical & Manufacturing Innovation (CMMI)
Contact: Adnan Akay, Division Director
Tel: 703-292-4613
Email: aakay@nsf.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 10/01/2007
Deadline Note: Proposals will be accepted only during the periods January 15, 2007 through February 15, 2007 and September 1, 2007 through October 1, 2007.
Synopsis: Support is provided for research across a wide range of topics and issues that span civil and mechanical engineering, and engineering design and manufacturing. The Division also has a focus on the reduction of risks induced by earthquakes and other natural and technological hazards. The Division encourages cross-disciplinary partnerships at the intersections of traditional disciplines to promote discoveries using technologies such as adaptive systems, nanotechnology and simulation aimed at revolutionary advances in civil and mechanical systems and manufacturing technologies.

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Number: 82192
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS
Title: NCI Nanotechnology Characterization Laboratory Solicitation of Nanotechnology Strategies for Cancer Research
Contact: 
Tel: 301-846-6939
Email: NCL@ncifcrf.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 09/01/2007, 12/01/2007
Deadline Note: White papers are accepted quarterly, with due dates on the first business day of March, June, September, and December. Full proposals will be requested.
Synopsis: The sponsor solicits existing nanotechnology strategies for characterization. Desired constructs include, but are not limited to, nano-scaled particles and devices that incorporate image contrast agents, cancer therapeutics, and/or targeting receptors or ligands.

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Number: 64487
Sponsor: National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering/NIH/DHHS
Title: Small Business Technology Transfer Program
Contact: Todd Merchak, Program Director
Tel: 301-496-8592
Email: merchakt@mail.nih.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 09/07/2007, 12/05/2007, 01/07/2008
Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2008.
Synopsis: Support is provided for research and development of new biomedical imaging and bioengineering techniques and devices to fundamentally improve the detection, treatment, and prevention of disease; enhancing existing imaging and bioengineering modalities; supporting related research in the physical mathematical sciences; encouraging research and development in multidisciplinary areas; supporting studies to assess the effectiveness and outcomes of new biologics, materials, processes, devices, and procedures; developing technologies for early disease detection and assessment of health status; and developing advances imaging and engineering techniques for conducting biomedical research at multiple scales. Eligible applicants are small business concerns located in the U.S. Awards of up to $100,000 will be made for durations of one year. This program will use the STTR (R41/R42) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Phase II Competing Renewal applications.

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Number: 64485
Sponsor: National Institute for Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering/NIH/DHHS
Title: Small Business Innovation Research Program—Grant
Contact: Todd Merchak
Tel: 301-496-8592
Email: merchakt@mail.nih.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 09/07/2007, 12/05/2007, 01/07/2008
Deadline Note: The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: April 5, August 5 and December 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8, 2008.
Synopsis: Support is provided for research and development of new biomedical imaging and bioengineering techniques and devices to fundamentally improve the detection, treatment, and prevention of disease; enhancing existing imaging and bioengineering modalities; supporting related research in the physical and mathematical sciences; encouraging research and development in multidisciplinary areas; supporting studies to assess the effectiveness and outcomes of new biologics, materials, processes, devices, and procedures; developing technologies for early disease detection and assessment of health status; and developing advanced imaging and engineering techniques for conducting biomedical research at multiple scales. Eligible applicants are small business concerns located in the U.S. Awards of up to $100,000 will be made for durations of six months. This program will use the SBIR (R43/R44) grant mechanisms for Phase I, Phase II, Fast-Track, and Phase II Competing Renewal applications.

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Number: 93844
Sponsor:

Directorate for Engineering/NSF

Title: Fluid Dynamics
Contact: William Schultz, Program Director
Tel: 703-292-9371
Email: wschultz@nsf.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 09/15/2007, 03/01/2008
Synopsis: The sponsor provides funding to support fundamental research and education on mechanisms and phenomena governing fluid flow.

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Number: 93843
Sponsor: Directorate for Engineering/NSF
Title: Combustion, Fire and Plasma Systems
Contact: Phillip Westmoreland
Tel: 703-292-8371
Email: pwestmor@nsf.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 09/15/2007, 03/01/2008
Synopsis: The sponsor provides funding to support fundamental research and education on combustion, fire and plasma systems. Among the broader societal impacts of the program are cleaner global and local environments, enhanced public safety improved energy and homeland security and more efficient manufacturing.

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Number: 93841
Sponsor: Directorate for Engineering/NSF
Title: Particulate and Multiphase Processes Program
Contact: Marc Ingber, Program Director
Tel: 703-292-8371
Email: mingber@nsf.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 09/15/2007, 03/01/2008
Synopsis: The sponsor provides funding to support fundamental and applied research on mechanisms and phenomena governing particulate and multiphase processes, including granular and granularfluid flows, particle/bubble/droplet interactions, aerosol science and technology, suspensions, micro- and nano-structured fluids, self- and directed-assembly of nanostructures and related instrumentation and diagnostics.

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Number: 90488
Sponsor: Directorate for Engineering/NSF
Title: Environmental Technology
Contact: Cynthia Ekstein, Program Director
Tel: 703-292-7941
Email: cekstein@nsf.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 09/15/2007, 03/01/2008
Synopsis: The sponsor provides support to develop and test new technologies across the range of sub areas and activities in the field of environmental engineering. These include new devices and systems for more effective pollutant removal from air and water, as well as new technologies that minimize or avoid the pollutant generation inherent in older commercial and domestic processes and activities. Fundamental and basic research is solicited in establishing and understanding results in topical areas sought. The program also supports research on the development and refinement of sensors and sensor network technologies that can be used to measure a wide variety of physical, chemical and biological properties of interest in characterizing, monitoring and understanding environmental systems.

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Number: 93246
Sponsor:

National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS

Title: RFA-CA-07-047—Biology of Breast Pre-Malignancies (R01)
Contact: Anne S. Tatem
Tel: 301-594-5371
Email: tatema@mail.nih.gov
Website: Click here
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 10/14/2007, 11/14/2007
Deadline Note: Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after September 14, 2007. The deadline for receipt of optional letters on intent is October 14, 2007. The deadline for receipt of full applications in November 14, 2007.
Synopsis: The sponsor provides support for research projects intended to facilitate the identification of those attributes of the earliest identifiable breast lesions that distinguish benign lesions from precancerous lesions. Applicants are encouraged to exploit resources and technologies that already exist, such as: well characterized risk estimates from epidemiologic studies; collections of human specimens and their related clinical and population data; molecular, genetic, and functional tissue characteristics; and analytical, biochemical, genomic, imaging, and nanotechnologies. Projects taking advantage of information already available from well-validated animal model systems and quantitative modeling may also be appropriate. The outcomes of this initiative should enable further basic and translational cancer research with the goal of informing clinical practice. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

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Number: 31036
Sponsor: Department of State
Title: U.S. – Egypt Science and Technology Joint Research Grants Program
Contact: Barbara Jones
Tel: (2) (02) 522-7000
Email: bljones@usaid.gov
Full Program:Click here
Deadlines: 10/22/2007
Synopsis: The sponsor provides support for binational collaborative projects in science and technology between United States and Egyptian partners. Eligible applicants are U.S. and Egyptian scientists. Grants will not exceed $60,000.

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Number: 69175
Sponsor: Department of State
Title: United States-Egypt Science and Technology Program: Junior Scientist Development Visit Grants
Contact: Barbara Jones
Tel: (2) (02) 522-7000
Email: bljones@usaid.gov
Full Program:Click here
Deadlines: 10/29/2007
Synopsis: The sponsor provides grants for short-term (less than six months), non-academic training for Egyptian researchers going to U.S. institutions, and for U.S. researchers going to Egyptian institutions.

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Number: 93780
Sponsor:

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute/NIH/DHHS

Title: RFP—A Solicitation of the NIH and the CDC for Small Business Innovation Research Contract Proposals
Contact:  
Tel: 301-435-2688
Email: sbir@od.nih.gov
Full Program: Click here
Deadlines: 11/05/2007
Synopsis: A SOLICITATIONN OF THE NIH AND THE CDC FOR SMALL BUSINESS INNOVATION RESEARCH CONTRACT PROPOSALS SOL PHS-2008-1 DUE 110507 NAICS: 541990 National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD 20892 and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Atlanta, GA 30305 are soliciting proposals from small business concerns that possess the research and development (R&D) expertise to conduct innovative research that will contribute toward meeting the program objectives of the agencies.

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