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Program Title 
Due Date in Previous Year
Request for Proposal Previous Year
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ITTLESON FOUNDATION

Environmental Research

April 1, 1999

RFP

OHIO GRAPE INDUSTRIES

OGIC Research Program

April 1, 1999

RFP

NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL

NPC Auxillary Scholarships

April 1, 1999

Request from:
Director's Office

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Distance Education Demonstration Program

April 1, 1999

RFP

USDA, CSREES

National Research Initiative

April 5, 1999

RFP

PHI KAPPA PHI

1999 Undergraduate Enrichment Award

April 9, 1999

Request from: 
Director's Office

U.S. DEPT. OF COMMERCE

Advanced Technology Program

April 14, 1999

RFP

USDA,  CSREES

Food Safety and Quality National Initiative

April 12, 1999 (Plan of work projects) 

April 26, 1999 (Competitive projects)

RFP

NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL

Auxiliary Scholarship

April 1, 2000

Request from:

Director's Office

COMMITTEE ON URBAN AFFAIRS

Request for Proposals: General and
Request for Proposals: Focused Areas

April 3, 2000

Request from:
Director's Office

COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION SERVICE - USDA

Request for Proposals: Special Research Grants Program, Potato Research

April 3, 2000

RFP

AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH SERVICE; COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION SERVICE - USDA

Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program for Fiscal year 2000; Request for Proposals and Request for Input

April 10, 2000

RFP

THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY

Office of International Studies - International Program Proposals

April 15, 2000
January 10, 2000

RFP

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION SERVICE - USDA

Special Research Grants Program-Pest Management Alternatives Research: Special Program Addressing Food Quality Protection Act Issues for Fiscal Year 2000; Request for Proposals

April 17, 2000

RFP

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE; COOPERATIVE STATE RESEARCH, EDUCATION, AND EXTENSION SERVICE - USDA

Special Research Grants Program-Citrus Tristeza Research; Request for Proposals

April 17, 2000

RFP

NATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAM FOR EXCELLENCE IN COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY TECHING IN THE FOOD AND AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES

This program, authorized by the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990, honors a select group of excellent teachers. It is designed to focus national attention on the role of teaching as a key element in the development of expertise in the food and agricultural sciences. At this time, you are invited to nominate candidates for this year's awards.

April 15, 2001

Director's Office

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA (UC) DIVISION OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DANR)

Request for Proposals

April 20, 2001

Dr. Robert Webster, Director

NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION FY2001 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH (ITR) INITIATIVE

ITR Proposals are divided into three classes by budget:

Less than $500k
$550-$5M
Over $5M

Small Projects:
Full proposals due January 22-24, 2001

Group Projects:
Pre-proposals due November 27-29, 2000 -
Full proposals due April 9-11, 2001

Large Projects:
Pre-proposals due December 4-6, 2000-
Full proposals due April 23-25, 2001

RFP

IFO On-Farm Producer Grants

Request for Funding

Mid April

Contact Phil Rzewnicki

University of California (UC) Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR)

RFP

April 1, 2002

Questions? Contact Robert Webster, Director at the Department of Plant Pathology.

NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL

The National Potato Council Auxiliary awards two $1,500 scholarships to graduate students pursuing advanced studies which enhance the potato industry. These scholarships will be awarded in 2002 to be applied toward the 2002-2003 academic year.

April 1, 2002

Director's Office

National Cattlemen's Beef Association - Center for Research and Technical Services

Request for Proposals - Pathogen Basic Science

April 12, 2002

Questions?
Contact:
Michelle Rossman
or
Director's Office

Ohio Environmental Science & Environmental Engineering Scholarship Program

Applications

April 12, 2002

RFP

And specifically:

RFP

Executive Management Committee of the Illinois-Missouri Biotechnology Alliance (IMBA)

Proposals for Research Projects consistent with the IMBA mission.

April 19, 2002

RFP

North Central SARE

2002 Professional Development Program - Call for Proposals

No later than 5:00 PM - April 19, 2002

RFP

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) - Science Directorate

Novel Approaches to Invertebrate Control in Horticultural Crops

April 29, 2002

RFP
National Potato Council Auxiliary Scholarships April 1, 2003  
The Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation 2003 Alexander Von Humboldt Award April 1, 2003  
The University of Toledo The University of Toledo is requesting proposals from consultants to conduct an Economic Analysis of the Floral Greenhouse Industry in Northwest Ohio, Ontario, and Principle States of Floricultural Production. April 7, 2003  
NSF Plant Genome Research Program (1) Virtual Center Awards in Plant Genome Research (VCA-PGR) to support large-scale collaborative research on plant genomics,
(2) Individual and Small Group Awards in Plant Genome Research (ISGA-PGR) to support individual laboratories or small groups of investigators in plant genomics research, and
(3) Young Investigator Awards in Plant Genome Research (YIA-PGR) to continue the YIA program initiated in FY 2002.
Full Proposal Deadline Dates:
January 24, 2003 - Virtual Center Awards in Plant Genome Research
January 24, 2003 - Individual and Small Group Awards in Plant Genome Research
April 7, 2003 - Young Investigator Awards in Plant Genome Research
 
North Central Sustainable Agriculture Research Education (SARE) program 2003 Call for Proposals-Professional Development Program April 11, 2003  
University of California Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Request for Proposals for a peer-reviewed research program for Pierce's disease. April 14, 2003  
ICAST 2003 - Second Biennial International Conference on Agricultural Science and Technology Hosted by: The Texas A & M University System Agriculture Program and the City of Houston April 13-16, 2003  
USDA Grant Program Meeting USDA, Rural Development, in conjunction with The Ohio Department of Development's Office of Energy Efficiency and the Ohio Rural Development Partnership have scheduled a meeting to explain a new USDA grant program. April 17, 2003  
The Ohio State University Office of Research and the University Honors & Scholars Center The University Honors & Scholars Center and the Office of Research are calling for abstracts for the Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2003, from 12:00PM to 5:00PM, at the Blackwell Inn and Pfahl Executive Conference Center.

We ask that you encourage your students who are involved in  (undergraduate) research to consider registering for this worthwhile forum.

April 18, 2003  
The Office of Research, The Ohio State University Grantsmanship Workshop that is primarily aimed at junior faculty in the Arts & Sciences and Engineering programs, but it may also be useful for faculty who are interested in seeking new sources of funding for their research. April 19, 2003  
USDA, CSREES
Research, Education, and Economics
Request for Applications (RFA) - Water Quality, Food Safety and Integrated Pest Management areas of this program. April 21, 2003  
The North Central Regional Aquaculture Center (NCRAC) in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service Call for Statements of Interest - Nutrition April 25, 2003  
Alpaca Research Foundation (A.R.F.) Request for Proposals - some areas of current research interest are outlined below.  However A.R.F. research foundation welcomes all proposals dealing with important aspects of alpaca health, husbandry, genetics and fiber.

Health: in the area of health, A.R.F. is seeking proposals for the prevention, early detection and treatment of disorders which are a significant problem in alpacas including, but not limited to, meningeal worm, clostridium perfringens infection, dystocias and West Nile Virus. A.R.F. is also interested in funding proposals to study the pharmacolinetic profiles of drugs that might be useful for the treatment of alpacas.

Husbandry: in the area of husbandry, A.R.F. is seeking proposals to establish optimal nutritional requirements of the alpaca, including trace minerals and vitamins at various stages of growth and development.

Genetics: in the area of genetics, A.R.F. is seeking proposals to identify objective measures of fleece character and to determine the influence of genetic and environmental factors on those measures.

ARS encourages but does not require collaborative studies between institutions and researchers.

April 1, 2004  
Service Learning - Ohio State 2004 Service-Learning Initiative Interdisciplinary University/Community Service-Learning Grants. April 5, 2004  
University of California - Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources Request for Research Proposals - Pierce's Disease. The University of California, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources is soliciting research proposals for targeted research to address the threat of Pierce's Disease to the Grape Industry. The disease is caused by Xylella fastidiosa, a bacterium that clogs the xylem in plants and inhibits their ability to take in water and nutrients. The Pierce's Disease threat to the Viticulture and other agriculture industries has been exacerbated by the recent introduction and establishment of the highly efficient vector, the Glassy-winged Sharpshooter in Southern California and in other areas of the Southwest United States. April 16, 2004  
Illinois-Missouri Biotechnology Alliance (IMBA) It is the goal of IMBA's Executive Committee to fund research that advances the basic and applied science of agricultural biotechnology. Competitively awarded grants will be made to projects in one of two broad areas. (A) Profitability of corn and soybean. This can be either at the level of production, processing or uses, including enhancing the use of soy foods and increasing the knowledge of the benefits of corn and soy nutrition. (B) Improving our understanding of the socioeconomic variables that influence the adoption of agrobiotech and/or the attitudes and purchasing decisions of consumers. This includes objective analysis of the perceived benefits and risks associated with agrobiotechnology. April 20, 2004  
SARE 2004 Call for Proposals - Professional Development Program. April 20, 2004  
NSF The Directorate for Biological Sciences of the National Science Foundation announces its intention to support the establishment of a NEON Coordinating Consortium (NCC), which will provide the scientific leadership, administration, community participation, and overall governance of NEON and include a NEON Project Office. The latter will initially plan and coordinate activities for NEON, while, ultimately, it will be responsible for the construction and daily management of NEON.

Award information Anticipated funding is $6,000,000 for 24 months. Pending availability of funds up to $3,000,000 will be provided in FY2004 and up to $3,000,000 in FY2005. Following a successful merit review and pending availability of funds, one award, made as a cooperative agreement, is expected to be funded by September 30, 2004 for up to two years. For more information, contact Elizabeth R. Blood, Program Director, Directorate for Biological Sciences, Division of Biological Infrastructure, 615 N, telephone (703) 292-8470, email eblood@nsf.gov <mailtoeblood@nsf.gov>.

Letter of Intent - March 8, 2004

Full Proposal Deadline -
April 26, 2004 (due by 5PM proposer's local time.)

 
U.S. Grains Council Request for Proposal (RFP) - USGC is encouraging interested individuals and/or organizations to demonstrate their ability to fulfill the objectives and requirements of the contract, to summarize the nature of the project: the council is interested in sending an expert in biotechnology policy formulation to the Central Laboratory for Food and Feed Grains (CLFF Lab) in Cairo, Egypt. Expectations for work performed include:
--Study current regulations in northern Africa, the Middle East and the Mediterranean pertinent to the movement of genetically modified grain and develop a database of these policies.
--Assist in the revision and/or construction of science-based regional biotechnology regulations.
--Conduct seminars to educate regional decision makers, public opinion leaders, and university personnel on the importance of science-based regulation and risk assessment.
April 28, 2004  
National Potato Council - Women's Auxiliary Scholarships available for graduate students pursuing post-graduate studies in areas that benefit the potato industry. The Scholarship Committee will consider all applications. The Committee will base their selections on three important factors:

1) Potato-related areas of study such as Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Crop and Soil Sciences, Entomology, Food Sciences, Horticulture or Plant Pathology.
2) Previous academic achievement.
3) Leadership abilities.

April 1, 2005  
Coca-Cola/The Ohio State University Coca-Cola Critical Difference for Women - Research on Women Grants. Through the generous support of the Cola-Cola Foundation, the Critical Difference for Women Program at The Ohio State University announces two grant competitions for 2005. These grants are administered by the Department of Women's Studies and the Coca-Cola Critical Difference for Women Research Grants Award Committee, made up of eight faculty from five colleges. The two competitions are: Coca-Cola Critical Difference for Women Faculty Grants for Research on Women, Gender, and Gender Equity and Coca-Cola Critical Difference for Women Graduate Studies Grants for Projects on Women, Gender, and Gender Equity. April 11, 2005  
The Ohio State University Office of International Affairs The Office of International Affairs is awarding grants of up to $5,000 to support interdisciplinary lectures, seminar series, or conferences on international themes. These activities may focus on one particular geographical area, or they may involve systematic cross-regional perspectives on themes of global relevance. Proposals are invited from faculty, interdisciplinary and area study centers, and academic units. Eligibility is contingent upon the commitment of partial counterpart funds from other sources.
The Office of International Affairs is soliciting applications from faculty who are proposing to collaborate with foreign scholars in preparing a research grant proposal, participate in a faculty-exchange program, develop agreements linking OSU to major foreign institutions, or complete a manuscript jointly authored with a foreign based scholar. Typical grants range from $1,500 to $2,000, with a maximum ceiling of $3,000. With the exception of those faculty members proposing to participate in an OSU faculty-exchange program, applicants are required to secure counterpart funds from OSU or external funding agencies, The application deadline is Friday (4/7).
April 7, 2006  
USDA, CSREES The Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service (CSREES) requests applications for the Food and Agricultural Sciences National Needs Graduate and Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants Program for the fiscal year (FY) 2005/2006 award cycle to provide traineeship programs to eligible institutions for meeting the national need to develop scientific and professional expertise in the food and agricultural sciences. In FY 2006 (for the FY 2005/2006 award cycle) CSREES is soliciting applications:  (1) for Fellowships to train students for master’s and doctoral degrees in food and agricultural sciences, and; (2) for Special International Study or Thesis/Dissertation Research Travel Allowances (IRTA) for eligible USDA Fellows.  The amount available for support of this program for the FY 2005/2006 award cycle is approximately $6.1 million. April 18, 2006  
Please see description.
The USDA Forest Service Northeastern Research Station in cooperation with State and Private Forestry requests proposals for an Economic Assessment of the costs and economic benefits associated with management of the gypsy
moth, Lymantria dispar. Gypsy moth is an exotic invasive pest that has been gradually expanding its range in North America since its accidental release approximately 135 years ago. Although considerable information exists about the indirect and direct ecological and economic impacts of the gypsy moth, there have been only a few prior attempts to evaluate the costs and economic benefits associated its management.
April 30, 2006  
Northeast Sun Grant Initiative
(NE-SGI)
Northeast Sun Grant Initiative (NE-SGI) - Northeast Sun Grant Initiative Competitive Grants Program announces the availability of funds to support research, education and outreach projects in the strategic areas of Biologically-Based Fuels (BioFuels), Biologically-Based Power (BioPower), and Biologically-Based Products (BioProducts). Please review the entire Request for Applications for complete details. Letter of Intent: March 15, 2007

Full Application: April 30, 2007

 

Posted January 25, 2002: Please visit this web site for research opportunities in Life Sciences - DOE Biological and Environmental Research Program. Please note that many of these opportunities are listed on an individual basis in the above table. The research opportunities on this site have deadlines dates ranging from January 31, 2002 to April 11, 2002. program guidelines

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