Joint funding calls
Current UK-US joint funding calls
Comparative Cross-National Research Methods
The ESRC invites applications under this Initiative on Comparative Cross-National Research Methods. Several recent studies have identified a pressing need for the development of comparative cross-national research methods for the conduct of a high quality international and cross-national comparative research. This initiative is aimed at generating methodological advancement as well as advance understanding of the implementation of best practice.
Research methods form a basis for any social science research. Comparative cross-national research methods provide a foundation for a social and economic research conducted cross countries that becomes increasingly important in a globalized world. Therefore, research is needed urgently to identify the ways to ensure the continuous methodological development and to build a capacity in comparative cross-national research methods among researches in the UK and across the world.
Through this initiative the ESRC is seeking to fund four to six research projects which will address one or more substantive research questions upon which to base the methodological work. The areas of research are open to the applicants’ choice that they are expected to justify. Applicants may also wish to consider addressing broad methodological issues relevant to the comparative cross-national research, for example, conceptual equivalence, equivalence of variables, linguistic equivalence.
There is an expectation that all projects will contribute to ESRC’s broader initiative on improving and enhancing capacity in research methods as well as promoting more internationally focused research. The projects should comply with the ESRC’s policy on public access to research findings/outputs. This may be in the form of workshops or publications or may include the development of courses. The role of a Co-ordinator of the initiative is envisaged for the Co-ordination and harmonization of methodological advancement, training and capacity building, and dissemination activities across the projects. Principal applicants are invited to apply for the role of Co-ordinator.
Applications may also include funding for a research-linked studentship (+3 awards). The student must have a distinct, independent area of enquiry that will add value to the overall research objectives of the project. The case for a linked studentship will need to be set out in an additional section in the Je-S proposal. Studentships are not costed under fEC arrangements, but if awarded, the grant will meet the full 100% costs of the normal provision for these. Further information on applying for linked studentships can be found in the guidance notes attached Je-S applications protocols for ESRC.
Full proposals must be submitted to the ESRC by 4pm on Tuesday 25th August 2009.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted via the Joint Electronic Submission system (Je-S) and as such all applicants must be Je-S Registered. If you are not currently Je-S Registered, and intend to apply, please ensure that you allow sufficient time for registration as no extensions to the deadline will be permitted. Hard-copy, faxed or email applications will not be accepted. Please note that the Je-S application form will be available from 6 May 2009.
Further Information
Please refer to the Guidance Notes (PDF) when completing the Je-S application form. For further information on the Initiative please refer to the Specification for Comparative Cross-National Research Methods (PDF).
All submitted proposals will in the first instance be assessed by an international panel of referees. Applicants will have the opportunity to respond to referee comments in the week commencing 12th October 2009.
It is anticipated that applicants will be notified of the outcomes of their applications during December 2009. Project duration should be no longer than 48 months. It is expected that successful projects will commence from 1 April 2010.
Contact Information
Any enquiries relating to the initiative or to ESRC research funding rules should be addressed to Kristine Doronenkova (Direct dial: 01793 444303 - Email: kristine.doronenkova@esrc.ac.uk).
International Collaborations in Infectious Disease Research (ICIDR) (U01)
Announcement Type
This is a reissuance with modifications of RFA-AI-04-017 and NOT-AI-04-030.
Request For Applications (RFA) Number: RFA-AI-09-010
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Number(s)
93.856
Key Dates
Release Date: March 6, 2009
Letters of Intent Receipt Date: June 23, 2009
Application Receipt Date: July 23, 2009
Peer Review Date: November, 2009
Council Review Date: January, 2010
Earliest Anticipated Start Date: May, 2010
Additional Information To Be Available Date (Url Activation Date): http://www.niaid.nih.gov/ncn/budget/qa/
Expiration Date: July 24, 2009
Due Dates for E.O. 12372
Not Applicable
Additional Overview Content
Executive Summary
- Purpose. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages applications from U.S. institutions proposing collaborative research with foreign [non-U.S.] investigators and organizations to study infectious diseases of the greatest public health significance in resource-constrained countries. This work is expected to increase scientific knowledge on public health related issues, enhance relevant research experience for U.S. and foreign investigators, promote the development of research capacity, and encourage future collaborative relationships.
- Mechanism of Support. This FOA will utilize the U01 cooperative agreement grant mechanism.
- Funds Available and Anticipated Number of Awards. The NIAID expects to award $6.3 million in total costs in response to this FOA to support 5 to 9 new and/or competing renewal grants.
- Budget and Project Period. The total project period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed five years. Direct costs are limited to $500,000 in year 1. Future year recommended levels are limited to 3% escalation costs.
- Eligible Institutions/Organizations. Institutions/organizations listed in Section III, 1.A. are eligible to apply.
- Eligible Project Directors/Principal Investigators (PDs/PIs). Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research are invited to work with their institution/organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support.
- Number of PDs/PIs. More than one PD/PI (i.e., multiple PDs/PIs), may be designated on the application.
- Number of Applications. Applicants may submit more than one application, provided they are scientifically distinct.
- Resubmissions. Resubmission applications are not permitted in response to this FOA.
- Renewals. Renewal applications are permitted in response to this FOA.
- Special Date(s). This FOA uses non-standard due dates. See Receipt, Review and Anticipated Start Dates
- Application Materials. See Section IV.1 for application materials.
- Hearing Impaired. Telecommunications for the hearing impaired are available at: TTY (301) 451-5936.
Call for Proposals to the UK-US Environmental Nanoscience Initiative-2
The Natural Environment Research Council, the Engineering & Physical Sciences Research Council, the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, the Environment Agency and the United States Environmental Protection Agency are collaborating on a major joint research effort in Environmental Nanoscience.
This joint program aims to draw on complementary strengths in the UK and US to produce robust, validated models that accurately predict transport, fate and bioavailability of nanomaterials and their interaction with biological and ecological systems. It is anticipated that this collaborative research will generate valuable tools to support assessment of risks associated with the environmental release of manufactured nanomaterials.
Applications are sought from strongly interdisciplinary consortia, comprising both UK and US scientists to address these issues.
Funding available is approximately £6 million (GBP 3 million and USD 4 million - depending on exchange rates) for two consortia.
This initiative is part of the Research Councils UK Cross-Council Research Programme 'Nanoscience through Engineering to Application'.
The closing date is Wednesday 5 August 2009.
The UK promotes the advancement of stem cell research and believes that cultivating effective collaborations between research teams in the UK and abroad will accelerate scientific progress and delivery of patient benefits. To this end, the Foreign &Commonwealth Office is pleased to accept applications for the 2009UK-US Collaboration Development Award (CDA) program for stem cell research.
This program is intended to facilitate communication of ideas, techniques, and information between UK and US researchers via short visits between research institutions. The researchers can be involved in any aspect of basic or clinical stem cell research or therapeutics, including human embryonic stem cell research. The goal of CDA-sponsored visits is the establishment of a new formal research collaboration between the two research groups or institutions.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 8 MAY 2009
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applicants must be UK- or US-based stem cell researchers who are at a group leader or PI level from academic and non-profit institutions. In exceptional cases, post-doctoral fellows will be considered. We also invite applications from academic researchers for collaborations with companies.
WHAT IS AVAILABLE
Up to £4000 for travel from the applicant's home country to either the US or UK. The 2009 UK-US Stem Cell CDA is designed to support the development of new collaborations in the field of stem cell science, and can only be used to fund travel between groups who do not already have on-going, formal collaborations.
HOW TO APPLY
Download the CDA application
Questions about the program should be emailed to: StemCellCDA@fco.gov.uk
with “CDA query” in the subject line.
ESRC-Social Science Research Council (SSRC) Fellowships
ESRC and the US Social Science Research Council (a not-for-profit research funding body based in New York) have announced a new round of their UK-US fellowship scheme. This scheme provides fellowships to enable scholars from the Americas (North, Central, South and the Caribbean) to visit the UK to collaborate with researchers funded by the ESRC, or for UK ESRC-funded researchers to spend time collaborating with researchers in the Americas. Applicants must clearly demonstrate how their research will be strengthened by the proposed collaboration, and ideally provide opportunities for continuing collaboration in the future.
Approximately 18 fellowships each worth around £5,000 will be awarded for the period June 2009 to August 2010. Funds may be used to cover transportation, accommodation, and living expenses. The closing date for applications is 20 March 2009.
More information and information on how to apply is at www.esrc.ac.uk/ssrc
EU-US ATLANTIS Programme2009 Call for proposals
Reference: EACEA/34/2008
Application deadline: 23 March 2009
Description
The European Commission has launched together with the US Department of Education a new joint call for proposals covering a series of actions - grouped under the common title of "ATLANTIS".
The 2009 ATLANTIS Call for Proposals covers the following actions:
Transatlantic Degree Consortia Projects
This Action provides support for consortia of EU and U.S. higher education institutions to implement dual/double or joint degree programmes. Transatlantic Degree consortia projects may apply for three types of funding: i) flat rates/fixed amounts for administering the project to consortia institutions, ii) transatlantic mobility grants to EU and U.S. students and iii) transatlantic mobility grants to EU and U.S. faculty.
Excellence Mobility Projects
This Action provides funding for international curriculum development projects that involve short term transatlantic mobility not directly related to the award of a joint or dual/double degree. Consortia applying for such kind of project must be able to demonstrate a proven track record in transatlantic cooperation and exchanges including those funded under preceding EU-U.S. agreements.
Policy Oriented Measures
This Action provides support to multilateral EU-US projects and activities designed to enhance collaboration in the higher education and vocational training field.
For EU institutions, the budget available amounts to approximately EUR 5 million. For U.S. institutions comparable funding will be provided. The European Commission will provide funding for the direct use of the EU partners, and the U.S. Department of Education (FIPSE) will provide funding for the direct use of the United States partner(s).
Background information about the programme:
You can find further information on the ATLANTIS Programme on the website of the Directorate-General EAC (Education and Culture) of the European Commission.
BBSRC-NIH joint call on the biology of aging
The National Institute on Aging (NIA), National Institutes of Health (NIH) solicits three year Research Project Grant (R01) applications from research partners in the United States and the United Kingdom to support collaborative research projects focused on understanding the biology of aging. Only applications to support true collaborative research projects under the direction of one US and one UK scientist are eligible. This program includes funds to support the international travel of research partners between their US and UK laboratories to enhance research training and collaborations. In addition, funds to allow all grantees in the program to participate in annual meetings to promote scientific interaction and discuss recent scientific advances in aging biology will be permitted. Funds to support yearly grantee meetings will be organized and coordinated by NIA staff in the US and Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) staff (http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk) in the UK. For more information on the joint call, visit the NIH website.
The Partnerships for International Research and Education (PIRE) program seeks to catalyze a higher level of international engagement in the US science and engineering community by supporting innovative, international research and education collaborations. The programme will enable US scientists and engineers to establish collaborative relationships with international colleagues in order to advance new knowledge and discoveries at the frontiers of science and engineering and to promote the development of a diverse, globally-engaged US scientific and engineering workforce. International partnerships are, and will be, increasingly indispensable in addressing many critical science and engineering problems. As science and engineering discoveries result more and more from international collaboration, US researchers and educators must be able to operate effectively in teams comprised of partners from different nations and cultural backgrounds. The PIRE program will support bold, forward-looking research whose successful outcome results from all partners—US and foreign—providing unique contributions to the research endeavor. It is also intended to facilitate greater student preparation for and participation in international research collaboration, and to contribute to the development of a diverse, globally-engaged US science and engineering workforce. The program aims to support partnerships that will strengthen the capacity of institutions, multi-institutional consortia, and networks to engage in and benefit from international research and education collaborations.
For more information, including proposal deadlines, visit NSF's PIRE web page.
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