Grants for Private institutions of higher education - Science and Technology

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that protect and restore native habitats and species across the Hawaiian Islands, prioritizing initiatives that incorporate cultural practices and community involvement.

This funding opportunity supports early-career researchers conducting innovative breast cancer research, with a focus on improving understanding and treatment options, particularly for underserved populations.

This fellowship provides college and graduate students, who have participated in the World Food Prize Youth Program, the opportunity to work with USDA scientists on research and policy initiatives related to agriculture, food, and rural development during a paid summer program.

This funding opportunity is designed for researchers and organizations developing innovative methods to produce nitric acid more efficiently and sustainably, reducing reliance on traditional ammonia-based processes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and evaluate innovative technologies and environments that promote accessibility and usability for individuals with disabilities.

This program provides financial support to artists and culture bearers in specific Minnesota counties to help them enhance their creative development and pursue artistic opportunities.

This funding opportunity supports U.S. institutions in establishing a national center to coordinate and enhance research on Alzheimer's Disease and related dementias through data collection, integration, and collaboration efforts.

This grant provides funding for innovative research and development of advanced quantum computing systems that integrate various architectural approaches to significantly improve performance, targeting a wide range of organizations including universities, businesses, and research centers.

This funding opportunity provides up to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Oklahoma for projects that preserve and digitize important humanities collections to enhance public access and research.

This funding opportunity supports the establishment of a center to coordinate research on cellular senescence, aiming to improve health outcomes by identifying tissue-specific markers and developing new therapeutic strategies, targeting a wide range of eligible applicants including educational institutions, nonprofits, and businesses.

This funding opportunity supports early-career faculty in mathematical and physical sciences at underrepresented institutions, helping them establish independent research programs and enhance diversity in the field.

This grant provides funding for research on the survival and health of wild white-tailed and mule deer in Northern Colorado, focusing on chronic wasting disease and its impact on deer populations.

This award provides funding and support for early career researchers focused on studying the experiences and challenges faced by LGBTQ+ older adults in the United States.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to early-career researchers at less research-intensive institutions, helping them establish their independent research careers in computer and information science.

This grant provides funding for multidisciplinary research and educational initiatives aimed at improving our understanding of wildland fire dynamics and enhancing community resilience to wildfires, targeting a wide range of stakeholders including academics, local communities, and Indigenous groups.

The District of Columbia Department of Health (DC Health) is offering a grant program aimed at improving the recruitment and retention of the dental workforce within the District. This initiative directly aligns with the broader mission of enhancing public health by addressing critical shortages in dental care, particularly in designated Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs). By strengthening the dental workforce, DC Health seeks to ensure greater access to oral health services for all residents, thereby contributing to the overall well-being of the community. The primary target beneficiaries of this grant are dental professionals practicing or intending to practice in dental HPSAs. The impact goals are to alleviate the shortage of dental workers, reduce burnout among existing staff, and create more stable and effective dental care environments. The grant prioritizes the implementation or development of targeted training programs, the creation of initiatives to address organizational gaps impacting oral health workforce retention, and other strategies designed to combat burnout within the dental field. Expected outcomes include an increase in the number of dental professionals working in HPSAs, a reduction in staff turnover rates, and the establishment of sustainable and scalable approaches to meet the needs of dental organizations. Measurable results will likely involve tracking recruitment numbers, retention rates, and the successful implementation of new programs aimed at improving workforce stability. The goal is to identify and address the drivers of administrative and clinical support staff retention, ensuring a robust and resilient oral health workforce. The funding available for this project is substantial, with an anticipated amount of $80,000, and individual awards ranging from $60,000 to $80,000. The project period is set to begin on August 1, 2024, and conclude on July 31, 2025. Eligibility is extended to Federally Qualified Health Centers and dental clinics currently providing care in dental Health Professional Shortage Areas. This strategic investment reflects DC Health's commitment to a theory of change that posits by directly supporting the dental workforce, the District can achieve significant improvements in oral health equity and access.

New NASA Research Announcement 80JSC024NA001-FLAGSHIP2 Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions NASAs Human Research Program (HRP) has released solicited research response area NRA 80JSC024NA001-FLAGSHIP2 NASA Research and Technology Development to Support Crew Health and Performance in Space Exploration Missions that solicits applied research in support of HRP goals and objectives. This response area is Appendix E of the Human Exploration Research Opportunities (HERO) NRA (80JSC024NA001). Proposals are solicited by NASA in the area of: EVA Prebreathe and Exploration Atmosphere Venous Thrombosis Concern during Spaceflight Appendix E of the HERO NRA and associated documentation can be found at: https://tinyurl.com/HERO24-FLAGSHIP2 The HERO NRA including all open appendices is available through the NASA Research Opportunities homepage at: https://tinyurl.com/HERO24OVERVIEW. A virtual Pre-Proposers Conference is scheduled for August 14, 2024, 2pm ET, and a Dual Anonymous Peer Review (DAPR) Workshop is scheduled for August 22, 2024, 10am ET. More details are posted alongside this solicitation on NSPIRES. Appendix E Step-1 proposals are due August 26, 2024, 5pm ET. Invited Appendix E Step-2 proposals are due November 22, 2024, 5pm ET. All categories of United States (U.S.) institutions are eligible to submit proposals in response to the NRA. Principal Investigators may collaborate with universities, Federal Government laboratories, the private sector, and state and local government laboratories. In all such arrangements, the applying entity is expected to be responsible for administering the project according to the management approach presented in the proposal. NASAs policy is to conduct research with non-U.S. organizations on a cooperative, no exchange-of-funds basis.

This program provides funding to interdisciplinary teams working on innovative projects that enhance public access to research data and promote open science through collaborative cyberinfrastructure initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Minority Serving Institutions that are Emerging Research Institutions, aiming to enhance their research capabilities and increase the graduation rates of underrepresented students in STEM fields.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and community groups to implement projects that enhance maritime cooperation, economic ties, and regional security in the Cook Islands and Niue.