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NSF issues announcement with limited submission for SNM and NCRN

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The National Science Foundation has issued the following program announcements which allow UND to submit only a limited number of submissions. Scalable Nanomanufacturing (SNM) – Solicitation # 10-618 Available Formats: HTML: www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10618/nsf10618.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click PDF: www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10618/nsf10618.pdf?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click TXT: www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10618/nsf10618.txt?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click If you are interested in submitting a proposal to NSF for any of the programs, please let us know. […]

Applications invited for Faculty Research Seed Money Awards

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The University Senate Faculty Research Seed Money Program Ad Hoc Committee invites applications for faculty research seed money awards. The deadline for submission is 4:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18. Program details follow. Description: The Faculty Research Seed Money Council (the “Council”) distributes funds to support projects by faculty in any department of the University. The […]

Alan J. Allery Health Research Award nominations sought

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The American Indian Health Research Conference Awards Committee requests nominations of promising American Indian student health researchers for the Alan J. Allery Health Research Award. The award will be presented to one graduate student and one undergraduate student. Each winner will receive an individual award for display, complimentary registration, and $200.  Please submit your nominations […]

NSF issues announcement with limited submission for NEB

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Nanoelectronics for 2020 and Beyond (NEB) Program Solicitation# 10-614 The National Science Foundation has issued the following program announcement for Nanoelectronics for 2020 and Beyond (NEB). www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10614/nsf10614.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click NEB is one of the signature initiatives of the National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI). For more information on the NNI, see www.nano.gov/html/research/signature_initiatives.html. The Initiative is aimed at discovering and using novel […]

Graduate fellowships available for water research

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The North Dakota Water Resources Research Institute (ND WRRI) has announced its 2011 Graduate Research Fellowship program. North Dakota State University and University of North Dakota graduate students who are conducting or planning research in water resources may apply for fellowships varying from three summer months to a full year in duration. Typically, past fellowship […]

NSF issues announcements with limited submissions for ESNO and PFI

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The National Science Foundation has issued the following program announcements which allow UND to submit only a limited number of submissions. Earthscope National Office (ESNO) Solicitation # 10-576 http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5618&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39&WT.mc_ev=click If you are interested in submitting a proposal to NSF for any of the programs, please let us know. Preproposals are due in Research Development and […]

Proposals sought for collaborative research seed/planning grant

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Request for Proposals:  Seed/Planning Grant for Collaborative Research at UND Purpose: The purpose of this program is to provide a grant that will facilitate a new, interdisciplinary project at UND, with the goal of enabling the collaborators to prepare and submit a major grant proposal. Funding: Up to $75K will be provided; maximum of $25K […]

Policy on Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) for NSF grantees

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In order to comply with recent federal legislation and regulations, the UND has established a program for mentoring undergraduates, graduate students, and post-doctoral fellows who are supported by the National Science Foundation in the Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). Background Section 7009 of the America COMPETES Act of 2007 (America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote […]

NSF issues annoucments with limited submissions for OEDG and I/UCRC

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The National Science Foundation has issued the following program announcements which allow UND to submit only a limited number of submissions. Opportunities for Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences (OEDG) – Solicitation #10-599 Available Formats: HTML: www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10599/nsf10599.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click PDF: www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10599/nsf10599.pdf?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click TXT: www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10599/nsf10599.txt?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click If you are interested in submitting a proposal to NSF for any of the programs, […]

Grant writing workshop set for Sept. 11

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Learn the basics of grant proposal writing for public and private agencies and foundations from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 11, in the Memorial Union River Valley Room. Topics to be covered in a general session include the elements of a successful proposal, how to develop a budget, the handling of compliance and intellectual property […]

ND EPSCoR state conference set for Sept. 29

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The North Dakota Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) is holding its 2010 state conference at the Alerus Center Wednesday, Sept. 29. The EPSCoR meeting this year is unprecedented in that it is co-located with the R&D Showcase. Consequently, we anticipate unique opportunities for interactions between university faculty, students, and business and governmental leaders. Particular […]

Senate SSAC travel grant applications due Sept. 15

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Wednesday, Sept. 15, is the deadline for submission of Senate Scholarly Activities Committee travel grant applications. This deadline is for travel occurring between Sept. 16 and Jan. 15, 2011. Late applications will not be accepted. The Committee reminds applicants to carefully prepare their proposals and be specific and realistic in their budget requests. Although the […]

NSF issues ESNO announcement with limited submissions

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The National Science Foundation has issued the following program announcement for EarthScope National Office (ESNO). EarthScope is an Earth science program created to explore the four-dimensional structure of the North American continent. The EarthScope Program provides a framework for broad, integrated studies across the Earth sciences, including research on fault properties and the earthquake process, […]

Senate Scholarly travel awards announced

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The University Senate Scholarly Activities Committee received 22 requests for funds to travel to domestic or Canadian destinations (a total of $25,497.38 requested); and 24 requests for funds to travel to Alaska, Hawaii, or foreign destinations (a total of $54,712.72 requested), in response to the May call for proposals. The following awards were made at […]

NSF issues PFC announcement

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Physics Frontiers Centers (PFC) Program Solicitation# 10-560 www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10560/nsf10560.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25&WT.mc_ev=click The National Science Foundation has issued the following program announcement for Physics Frontiers Centers (PFC). The Physics Frontiers Centers (PFC) program supports university-based centers and institutes where the collective efforts of a larger group of individuals can enable transformational advances in the most promising research areas. The […]