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DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL
RESOURCES
http://intranet.okstate.edu/Fiscal_Affairs/fund_opp.htm This is a monthly publication of announcements of funding opportunities. For more information, please contact Adele Tongco (adel@okstate.edu) at 4-5398 in Ag Hall 139 or Jan Madole (jkd1703@okstate.edu) at 4-7196. More information about each announcement is accessible on the Internet (see URL listed with each opportunity to view full record). ***** USDA Offers $6 Million for Rural EDThe U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced earlier this week the availability of $6 million in USDA Rural Development grant funds to support rural economic and community development efforts. USDA's Rural Community Development Initiative provides funds to help nonprofit, community-based development organizations, federally recognized Indian tribes and low-income communities improve their ability to develop rural housing and community facilities and to improve economic growth. Rural Development provides equity and technical assistance to finance and foster growth in homeownership, business development, and critical community and technology infrastructure. Recipients are required to obtain matching funds from non-federal sources. Additional information on the grant program and other USDA Rural Development programs can be obtained by visiting: http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/. ***** Title: Animal Reproduction Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Proj; Standard Research Grants; Animals Deadline: December 01, 2003 Abstract: Optimizing reproductive performance in agriculturally important animals, including aquaculture species, is of major importance for more efficient animal production. New knowledge in this area is needed to facilitate implementation of optimum integrated animal production systems that will contribute to sustainability of the animal production unit. This program invites both fundamental and mission-linked proposals for innovative research on (a) ovarian function, including follicular development, ovulation, and formation or function of the corpus luteum; (b) reproductive function in males; (c) gamete physiology and fertilization; (d) in-vivo embryo survival, embryo-maternal interactions, and implantation; (e) placental function including causes & remediation of early embryonic loss; (f) parturition, postpartum interval to conception, neonatal survival, and puberty; (g) development of the embryo, placenta, fetus, & reproductive tissues or organs; & (h) emerging reproductive biotechnologies, including culture methods for optimal in-vitro production and development of embryos and nuclear transfer. Research proposals emphasizing new technologies or strategies to enhance reproductive efficiency with immediate application to the animal or aquaculture industries are encouraged. http://www.reeusda.gov/nri/programs/progdesc/2003rfa.htm#410 ***** OECD Travel Fellowships The Organization for Economic and Cooperation Development (OECD) is once again sponsoring travel fellowships between member countries. Fellowships are awarded under the "Biological Resource Management for Sustainable Agricultural Systems" program. OECD sponsors travel fellowships for Ph.D. scientists (or equivalent) between 26 member countries. The average fellowship is for about 12 weeks, but the range is from 2 - 26 weeks. The individuals must have a permanent position or similar post in a home laboratory to return to after the fellowship (i.e., this is not a post-doc program). The current fellowship program expires in 2004. Renewal of the program for another 5 years is pending. Please note that the deadline for 2004 fellowships is September 30, 2003. Individuals receiving OECD fellowships within the past 5 years are not eligible. Travel for 2004 fellowship recipients cannot begin until mid February and must be initiated by December 15, 2004 at the latest. For more information: www.oecd.org/department/0,2688,en_2649_33903_1774679_1_1_1_1,00.html ***** Title: Animal Growth and Nutrient Utilization Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Animals Deadline: January 15, 2004 Abstract: The primary
objective of the program is to increase understanding of the biological
mechanisms underlying normal animal growth, development of the musculoskeletal
system, lactation, shell egg production, and nutrient digestion and metabolism.
New knowledge in these areas is needed to improve animal production and the
control and manipulation of muscling, growth, metabolism, and mammary function.
Research is also needed to identify biological mechanisms for increasing dietary
nutrient availability, directing nutrient partitioning toward more protein and
less fat, enhanced nutrient composition in animal products, and minimizing
excretion of endogenous nutrient and feed losses as waste products. ***** Title: Animal Genome and Genetic Mechanisms Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Animals Deadline: January 15, 2004 Abstract: Animal genomics
will play an increasingly important role in assuring the continued profitability
and competitiveness of U.S. animal agriculture. Identifying, mapping, and
understanding the function and control of genes will permit the development of
new genetic technologies and increase the ability to realize the full genetic
potential for improvement of agriculturally important animal and aquaculture
species. Our understanding of these genomes is compromised by a lack of basic
information. The long-term objectives of this program are to increase
fundamental knowledge of the composition, organization, and function of the
genome and to increase the ability to genetically improve agriculturally
important animals, including horses and aquaculture species. ***** Title: Animal Health and Well-Being Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Animals Deadline: December 01, 2003 Abstract: The long-term
objectives of this program are to increase the knowledge needed to sustain
animal health and well-being and to prevent or reduce the severity of animal
diseases. Achievement of these objectives will result in improved diagnostic
methods, more effective immunization strategies, decreased use of anti-microbial
agents, and high-quality food products of animal origin. Furthermore, the
results will contribute to preventive herd health management strategies,
enhanced animal well-being, and a more efficient use of resources. ***** Title: Markets and Trade Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Markets, Trade, and Rural Development Deadline: December 01, 2003 Abstract: This program will
support research in two areas: (a) competitiveness and (b) sustainability. Sustainability:
Sustainability, as defined here, refers to the good stewardship of natural
resources such that long- term productivity may be maintained or improved with
minimal, if any, adverse impacts on the environment. Understanding the role
technology plays regarding impacts on the natural resource base is necessary to
estimate long-term societal costs and benefits, and to estimate impacts on costs
of production, processing and marketing of agricultural, forestry, and
aquacultural commodities and products. Two aspects of sustainability will be
supported: (1) the adoption of technology that may have influences on
productivity and environmental quality to one degree or another and (2)
assessments of pending technologies or adopted technologies, including analysis
of risk. ***** Title: Soils and Soil Biology Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Animals; Natural Resources and the Environment Deadline: November 01, 2003 Abstract: Soils provide
physical support, water, and nutrients to terrestrial plants and are recipients
of plant and animal (including human) materials. As such, soils serve as the
location of key interactions between the abiotic and biotic components of
terrestrial ecosystems. It is here that many essentials for the production of
biomass are obtained and that nutrients from dead biomass are recycled into
usable forms. Researchers must further understanding of the basic mechanisms
contributing to the immense diversity in soil chemical, physical, and biological
characteristics and processes if we are to succeed in both sustaining
agricultural production and maintaining or improving soil and environmental
quality in crop, forest, and rangeland systems. ***** Title: Watershed Processes and Water Resources Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Animals; Natural Resources and the Environment Deadline: November 01, 2003 Abstract: Continued
production of food and fiber and the long-term sustainability of healthy,
natural, and managed watersheds are dependent upon a reliable and sustainable
supply of fresh water. Research in the Watershed Processes and Water Resources
Program is aimed at understanding the fundamental processes and controls of
water quantity and quality in these natural and managed watersheds. Proposals
for this program are solicited in two interrelated research areas: (1)
Understanding fundamental processes and watershed characteristics controlling
source areas and flow pathways of water and the origin, transport, and fate of
water, sediment, nutrients, dissolved matter, and biological organisms from
forests, rangelands, and agricultural environments; and (2) Developing
appropriate management and technology for consumptive and non-consumptive uses
of water for agricultural and forestry production and evaluating management
policies that affect the quantity and quality of water resources. ***** Title: Improving Human Nutrition for Optimal Health Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Standard Research Grants; Nutrition, Food Safety, and Health Deadline: October 01, 2003 Abstract: The consumption of
a nutritious diet is important for maintaining health and decreasing the risk
for chronic diseases. There is a need to improve understanding of the role of
foods and their components (e.g., phytochemicals) in promoting health. The
primary objective of this program is to support research that contributes to our
understanding of appropriate dietary practices throughout the life cycle and
factors that affect these requirements such as gender, race, and ethnicity. In
addition, new insights are needed about factors that affect the attitudes and
behavior of consumers toward food. ***** Title: National Integrated Food Safety Inititive Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Integrated Research, Education, and Extension Competitive Grants Program Deadline Note: The information in this record is based on the most current sponsor literature. In 2003, the deadline for this program was February 28. The record will be updated when new information becomes available. Abstract: The purpose of the
National Integrated Food Safety Initiative is to support projects that address
issues in food safety and demonstrate an integrated approach to solving problems
in applied food safety research, education, and extension as described in this
RFP. Various models for integration of applied research, education, and
extension will be considered for funding. Proposals describing multistate,
multi-institutional, multidisciplinary, and multifunctional activities (and
combinations thereof) are encouraged. However, special emphasis will be given to
proposals describing multifunctional activities that integrate research,
education, and extension projects (i.e., those that contain research, education,
and extension components). ***** Title: Biology of Plant-Microbe Associations Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Biology and Management of Pests and Beneficial Organisms Deadline: November 01, 2003 Abstract: Microbes play
critically important roles in agricultural systems, both as pathogens and as
beneficial organisms. This program will support fundamental and mission-linked
research on interactions between plants and their associated microbes, including
fungi and fungal-like microbes, bacteria, viruses, viroids, and mycoplasma-like
organisms. Studies on the biology of the microbes themselves, the interactions
between the microbes and plants, the effects of microbes on plant biology, and
the influence of biotic and abiotic environmental factors on plant-microbe
interactions are all within the scope of this program. Microbes studied may be
foliar or soil-borne, free-living, or living within plant hosts. Studies may
focus on pathogenic microbes and plant disease interactions or on beneficial
microbes (e.g. bacteria which fix nitrogen, fungal symbionts, or biological
control organisms) and their associated plants. Microbes and their interactions
with plants may be examined at the biochemical, genetic, cellular, organismal,
or population levels. ***** Title: Entomology and Nematology Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Biology and Management of Pests and Beneficial Organisms Deadline: November 01, 2003 Abstract: Emphasis is placed
on interactions of insects, mites, and parasitic nematodes with plants,
including the physiological, biochemical, and ecological mechanisms of plant
defense, the mechanisms of insect or nematode response to these defenses, and
the genetics of these interactions. Studies on pests infesting stored and
transported agricultural products and those affecting livestock are appropriate.
Fundamental studies on agents controlling these pests also are appropriate.
Applicants may propose to study pests separately from the host if significant
justification for how these studies relate to reduction in host stress is
provided. ***** Title: Biology of Weedy and Invasive Plants
Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional
Projects; Standard Research Grants; Deadline: December 01, 2003 Abstract: The program will
entertain proposals aimed at characterizing and understanding plant population
dynamics and interactions between populations in agricultural settings
(including crop lands, forests, and rangelands), wild lands, or lands of
conservation significance. The program will also support development of novel
methods of controlling the spread of weeds or invasive plants, particularly
those methods that contribute to agricultural sustainability and biodiversity of
natural populations. ***** Title: Biologically Based Pest Management Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Biology and Management of Pests and Beneficial Organisms Deadline: January 15, 2004 Abstract: Effective and
economical pest control that preserves the environment and results in safe,
high-quality food, feed, and fiber is a cornerstone of sustainable agriculture.
Integrated pest management uses a systems approach to obtain this goal and
includes the use of biological control agents, plant resistance, cultural
practices, and pesticides (where appropriate), in combination with biologically
based methods to manage pests. ***** Title: Value-Added Products Research - Food Characterization/Process/Product Research Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Enhancing Value and Use of Agricultural and Forest Products Deadline: November 01, 2003 Abstract: Research on
value-added food products contributes to expanded markets for agricultural
commodities, lower cost and greater diversity of food products, and a more
competitive domestic food industry with expanded export opportunities. This
program supports research to increase the quality, utility, convenience,
nutrient value, and safety of food products through innovative processing
methods. ***** Title: Value-Added Products Research - Non-Food Characterization/Process/Product Research Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Enhancing Value and Use of Agricultural and Forest Products Deadline: November 01, 2003 Abstract: Proposals are
solicited in two areas. Problem areas for investigation include, but are not limited to: (a) fundamental biology/metabolism/ genetics of fuel-producing organisms; (b) pretreatment and degradation of lignocellulose; (c) structure and activity of enzymes of cell wall degradation as related to biofuel production; (d) biology of biofuel tolerance and toxicity; (e) pentose transport and metabolism; (f) product recovery technology; (g) novel bioreactor methods including continuous processes and integrated systems for biomass conversion; and (h) investigations of novel substrates in relation to conversion to biofuels. http://www.reeusda.gov/nri/programs/progdesc/2003rfa.htm#712 ***** Title: Improved Utilization of Wood and Wood Fiber Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Enhancing Value and Use of Agricultural and Forest Products Deadline: December 01, 2003 Abstract: This program area
encourages research on critical barriers to improved wood utilization, providing
the scientific base from which new research and development can proceed.
Research to enhance value or develop new products for improving the competitive
value and quality of U.S. forestry products is also encouraged. The program area
will place emphasis on wood chemistry and biochemistry (including molecular
biology), physical or mechanical properties of wood and basic wood processing,
structural wood engineering, and forest engineering practices. ***** Title: Plant Genome Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Deadline: October 01, 2003 Abstract: This program area
is part of USDA Plant Genome Research Program, the goals of which are to foster
and coordinate research to identify, characterize, alter, and rapidly and
precisely manipulate genes that control plant traits important to the
productivity and sustainability of agriculture and forestry. ***** Title: Plant Genetic Mechanisms Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Plants Deadline: October 01, 2003 Abstract: The goal of this
program is to develop a fundamental understanding of plant genes and genetic
processes as the basis for the development of genetically superior varieties of
crop and forest species. One of the major limiting factors for the application
of biotechnology to agriculture is the lack of basic information about genes.
Studies addressing the basic molecular, cellular, genetic, and cytogenetic
processes that contribute new information required for the development of novel
genetic approaches to crop and forest improvement will be given high priority.
URL for more information: http://www.reeusda.gov/nri/programs/progdesc/2003rfa.htm#522 ***** Title: Plant Growth and Development Sponsor: USDA; CSREES; NRICGP; Conventional Projects; Standard Research Grants; Plants Deadline: December 01, 2003 Abstract: The goal of this program is to further the understanding of the fundamental mechanisms that underlie the regulation of various phases of the plant life cycle, from seed to seed. The areas to be supported include, but are not limited to, studies on: (a) mechanisms of cell division, expansion, and differentiation; (b) responses to environmental signals normally required for growth and development (e.g., light and gravity), including photomorphogenesis, tropisms, photoperiodism, and circadian rhythms; (c) seed development and germination; (d) vegetative development; (e) reproductive development; (f) senescence and dormancy; (g) hormonal regulation of growth and development; (h) mechanisms of transducing internal and external signals required for normal growth and development; and (i) cell biology, including studies on cytoskeleton, membrane transport, protein trafficking, and cell wall structure and properties. Proposals emphasizing the use of emerging experimental techniques for the investigation of these processes are encouraged. http://www.reeusda.gov/nri/programs/progdesc/2003rfa.htm#530 ***** Noble Foundation GrantsThe Noble Foundation is engaged in basic plant biology research and agricultural research, consultation and demonstration. Deadlines Our Trustees meet quarterly in January, April, July and October. Completed grant applications must be received the first day of the month preceding the month of a Trustee meeting in order to be considered on the granting agenda. Those deadlines are December 1, March 1, June 1 and September 1. The organization may be requested to provide additional information or answer specific questions about the proposal prior to the meeting date. Notification of the Trustees' decision is usually made within two weeks following the meeting. Questions concerning grant request procedures, completion of application forms or the status of a pending request may be directed to Donna Windel, dkwindel@noble.org, Director of Granting, or Mary Kate Heltzel, mkheltzel@noble.org, Program Associate.
Agriculture Grants & Contracts announcements: 6/7/03 Revised Routing Form w/EAR-ITAR attachments 6/9/03 DOE Implementation Award Guidelines 6/9/03 DEPSCOR FY04 Informal Info 6/9/03 6/24/03 NCURA Workshop 6/13/03 MTA Request Forms 6/23/03 6/24/03 NCURA Workshop Link to Agriculture Grants and Contracts announcements: http://www.dasnr.okstate.edu/agco/announcedistributed.htm
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