FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

New Science of Virtues
Deadline: March 2, 2009

This program, sponsored by the University of Chicago, will provide 20 two-year research grants ranging from $50,000 - $300,000 to individuals and teams of investigators working within the humanities and the sciences who demonstrate potential to make a distinctive contribution to the following question:
In what ways might the humanities and the sciences cooperate to develop richer understandings of virtue for modern societies?

Further details on this competition are available at: scienceofvirtues.org/Arete/ResearchGrants.aspx

Letters of intent must be submitted electronically by the deadline date. The program's application process does not make provision for institutional endorsement of applications.  Therefore, you are required to notify the Research Services Office (Fred Zhu, Research Funding Manager, Research Services, Room 133S, Simcoe Hall; 416-978-2155; fred.zhu@utoronto.ca) about developing LOIs and provide them with a copy of any LOIs submitted, along with a completed RIS application attachment for each. The RIS is located at: (www.research.utoronto.ca/funding/pdf/ris_blue.pdf)

The Embassy of France in Canada - Call for Proposals
Deadline: March 23, 2009

The Embassy of France in Canada is now offering financial support to those who wish to undertake short term visits to France within the framework of ongoing projects between French and Canadian centres and institutions. The support is in the form of an air ticket provided by the French Government (no other expenses will be covered). This aid is also extended to visits (limited in number) of senior researchers for initiating and developing joint collaboration programs between France and Canada in priority areas. The length of the visit shall not exceed four weeks. Applicants must have a tenured position in a research institution.

This call for proposals is open to all scientific disciplines. Priority will be given to projects in such areas as governance, quality control, Bologna compliance, and double degrees, with explicit description of how a Franco-Canadian collaboration will be beneficial.

To apply, you may download a copy of the application form and follow the instructions online at: www.ambafrance-ca.org/spip.php?article2591.

Application packages should be submitted directly to the Embassy by the deadline. No institutional endorsement is required. Note that the Embassy is in charge of purchasing the air tickets for the selected applicants. A ticket(s) bought on a candidate's initiative will not be refunded.

CANARIE- Network-Enabled Platforms Program
Deadline: March 25, 2009

CANARIE is pleased to announce that a $12 million second round of the Network-Enabled Platforms program (NEP) is now open for proposals of innovative research projects based on the use of the CANARIE advanced network. The NEP-2 program will focus on the development and deployment of middleware tools and related platform technologies or infrastructure that will be used by virtual organizations and interested research communities to support their existing and proposed research activities.

This competitive funding program encourages the definition and implementation of collaborative projects that will accelerate the development of, and participation in, national and international cyber-infrastructure and e-Research platforms. Participants in the program can be from both the public and private sectors.

CANARIE received funding from the Government of Canada in Budget 2007 to further develop the advanced network for Canadian researchers and scientists and to enable network-based technology innovation. The first phase of the NEP program announced in 2007 resulted in 10 projects totalling almost $15 million in funding commitments. NEP-2 will bring the potential investment in CANARIE's NEP programs to a total of $27 million.

"The NEP program is an important instrument to leverage the power of CANARIE's advanced network by supporting the creation of tools that facilitate research and education in Canada", says Guy Bujold, President and CEO of CANARIE. "The projects that are realized as a result of this program contribute to reinforcing Canada's position as a leader in advanced research networks."

The NEP program supports CANARIE's objectives of extending the use of its research network capacity and services, increasing national and international research collaboration, and enhancing Canada's recognition as a world leader in research networking. The NEP program further develops CANARIE's advanced network for Canadian researchers and scientists by enabling network-based technology innovation. By increasing the use of the network and promoting the advancement of the technology used on the network, CANARIE will continue to strengthen science and research in Canada, support innovation, and contribute to increasing the wealth, wellness and well being of Canadians.

CANARIE Inc., based in Ottawa, is Canada's advanced network organization. It facilitates the development and use of its network as well as the advanced products, applications and services that run on it. The CANARIE Network serves universities, colleges, schools, government labs, research institutes, hospitals and other organizations in a wide variety of fields in both the public and private sectors. By promoting and participating in strategic collaborations among key sectors, and by partnering with peer networks and organizations around the world, CANARIE Inc. stimulates and supports research, innovation and growth, bringing economic, social, and cultural benefits to Canadians. The national organization was created in 1993 by the private sector and academia under the leadership of the Government of Canada. CANARIE Inc. is supported by membership fees, with major funding of its programs and activities provided by the Government of Canada.

The program begins immediately with an invitation for proposals to CANARIE. Details of the NEP-2 program are available on the CANARIE website at: www.canarie.ca/funding/nep2/call_for_proposals.
For more information, you may contact Kim Dingwall, Manager, Communications and Performance Measurement, tel: 613-943-5377 or email: kim.dingwall@canarie.ca.

NSERC Strategic Project Grants – 2009 Competition

Internal Deadline: April 6, 2009 (this is a firm deadline due to the Easter long weekend)
NSERC Deadline: April 15, 2009

Note the following for this year’s competition.

1. Increased earmarked funding will be available for proposals addressing the sub-priorities identified by the Science, Technology and Innovation Council (STIC) www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/ic1.nsf/eng/04160 within the previously identified priorities of environmental science and technologies, natural resources and energy, and information and communications technologies. The applicable sub-priorities are identified in the target area descriptions.
   
   
2. In response to the government’s 2008 budget, the Competitive Manufacturing target area has been revised and broadened to better reflect the current challenges facing the manufacturing industrial sector and will benefit from increased earmarked funding. Website.
   
   
3. The Quality Foods and Novel Bioproducts target area includes a new research topic, Capture Fisheries. The Aquaculture research topic has also been revised. Website.
   
   
4. Co-applicants from outside the natural sciences and engineering may be incorporated into the proposals.
   
   
5. Applicants are encouraged to incorporate international collaborations into their proposals. In particular, researchers are invited to respond to a call for collaborative proposals under a recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between NSERC and the Agence Nationale de la Recherche in France. Website.

This Strategic Project Grants program description is located at:
www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Professors-Professeurs/RPP-PP/SPG-SPS_eng.asp

The application instructions can be found at: www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/OnlineServices-
ServicesEnLigne/instructions/101/e.asp?prog=spg
 
An application tips sheet/checklist and information package will be available in the Research Services website.

International Dennis Gabor Award 2009
Deadline: April 30, 2009

The NOVOFER Foundation for Technical and Intellectual Creation, under the patronage of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences, the National Office for Research and Technology, Károly Molnár (Minister without portfolio for issues on research and development) and József Pálinkás (President of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences), announce a competition for young researchers who have already made a significant contribution to scientific fields inspired by the achievements of Dennis Gabor (e.g., optics, laser technology, medical imaging). Applicants should not be older than 35 years when submitting the application; applicants having a PhD degree or participating in PhD programs hold an advantage.

The International Dennis Gabor Award (IDGA) aims to inspire young scientists to produce outstanding scientific discoveries suitable for practical applications, and also to motivate co-operation among researchers of different nationalities.

The Award includes a 130 mm-diameter pure silver medal illustrating a hologram of Dennis Gabor’s portrait, and a prize of 10,000 Euros. One applicant from Hungary and one from abroad will be chosen for the award by the International Awards Committee.

The application, written in English, should contain the following:

• Data sheet (downloadable at www.novofer.hu/alapitvany) indicating the name, date and
  place of birth, qualification, affiliation, position, address, phone and fax number, email address of
  the applicant; and the name, qualification, affiliation, position, address, phone and fax number,
  email address of the advisors providing letters of recommendations (see below).
• Curriculum vitae of the applicant.
  
• List of publications, noting their impact factors and number of independent citations, or list of
  patents, noting their parameters for successful utilization.
  
• Concise summary of research and innovation results in at most 1 or 2 pages.
  
• Copies of 10 major papers written by the applicant.
  
• Letters of recommendation from two researchers/professors, acknowledged experts in their
  scientific areas.

The application should be submitted in electronic format - (scanned) pdf only - to the address alapitvany@novofer.hu and baranyi@sztaki.hu ). The subject of the email should be “International Dennis Gabor Award”.

Applicants will be notified of the receipt of the application within one week. Applications introducing multi-disciplinary scientific achievements are highly preferred by the International Awards Committee.

Notification of applicants on decision will occur on September 20, 2009. The Award Ceremony will be held in December, 2009.

For more information regarding this award, you may contact Dr. Peter Baranyi, email: baranyi@sztaki.hu. tel: +36-1-279-6111, cell: +36-20-455-4796.

US Department of Defense Call for White Papers
Deadline: February 8, 2010

The US Department of Defense has issued a call for white papers describing proposed research related to "Warfighter Development Protective Clothing and Devices" in the areas listed below.

Researchers who are interested in this call should submit a white paper of no more than 10 pages. The proposed research / technology development shall be limited to approaches where concept feasibility has already been demonstrated. If the proposed concept meets program requirements, and funds are available, the Government will request a full technical and cost proposal within 90 days.

More information about this call for white papers is available at: www.dodtechmatch.com/DOD/Opportunities/FedBizView

Areas of interest include but are not limited to:

• Protection against G-induced loss of consciousness, loss of situational awareness, spatial disorientation, and high altitude hypoxia;
  
• Micro/nanotechnology applicable to life support and protective devices;
  
• Protection against hypothermia/hyperthermia;
  
• Auxiliary or integrated human cooling and heating systems;
  
• Integrated helmet mounted displays, multi-mode helmet vision system technology;
  
• Advanced filter/device development for eye and/or sensor protection;
  
• Warfighter/equipment compatibility;
  
• Breathing systems and advanced concept approaches for current and future applications;
  
• Crash protection, advanced restraint systems (all axes of restraint), and seating concepts;
  
• Emergency egress/escape concepts such as but not limited to improved signaling/locating, thermal; signature reduction, and day/night cloaking technologies;
  
• Integrated communications systems;
  
• Hearing protection and communication capabilities in high noise environments;
  
• Integrated floatation systems;
  
• Human strength enhancement technologies;
  
• Garment textiles/materials, flame resistant/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;
  
• Crew/workstation design;
  
• Lightweight, portable power sources, recharging and scavenging technologies, and
  
• Other personal protective technologies.
  

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