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The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is offering the Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) to support early-stage postdoctoral scholars in their scientific research and career development, providing funding for up to three years. Eligible applicants must be within two years of postdoctoral training and have not yet completed their terminal doctoral degree, with applications submitted by their research institution. Interested candidates should develop a strong research and career development plan and can contact the grantor at jakowles@mail.nih.gov for more information.

The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is seeking applications from institutions to establish or maintain a Pharmacokinetics Resource Laboratory (PK Laboratory) that will support the Experimental Therapeutics Clinical Trials Network (ETCTN) by organizing biospecimen collections and analyzing pharmacokinetic endpoints for NCI Investigational New Drug (IND) agents. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and public or private institutions of higher education. Applications are not currently being accepted, but the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is expected to be published in Summer 2025, with applications due in Fall 2025.

The grant aims to establish Partnership Intermediary Agreements (PIAs) to facilitate joint projects and accelerate technology transfer between the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and the commercial market. Eligible applicants include state and local government entities, non-profit organizations affiliated with government, and other entities that can demonstrate a connection to state or local government. Interested parties must submit a capability statement and business information to Travis Sartele at the provided email address by the specified deadline.

The grant aims to fund projects that enhance economic security and mobility for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, focusing on areas such as youth transition, employment opportunities, and assistive technology. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and various levels of government, with foreign entities excluded. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact the grantor via email for more information.

The Special Technology Development Program aims to fund projects that enhance the health of America's forests by addressing issues related to forest insects, pathogens, and invasive plants. Eligibility is unrestricted, allowing a wide range of applicants to participate. For application details, interested parties should contact the National Program Manager via email at vanessa.lopez@usda.gov.

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) is planning to publish a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support transdisciplinary team science aimed at overcoming barriers in neuroscience and advancing the NINDS mission within five years. Eligible applicants include government entities, nonprofits, educational institutions, and for-profit organizations, among others. While applications are not currently being solicited, interested parties are encouraged to begin forming collaborations and developing projects in anticipation of the NOFO release; inquiries can be directed to NINDSteamscience@nih.gov.

The grant aims to implement the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program in Zimbabwe, focusing on enhancing women's entrepreneurship through online courses and mentorship, while fostering connections with U.S. business experts. Eligible applicants include not-for-profit organizations, business development organizations registered as non-profits, and U.S. government alumni organizations, all of which must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and valid registration on SAM.gov. To apply, interested parties must request an application package via email and submit their proposals by December 15, 2023, adhering to specific guidelines outlined in the grant description.

The Mathematical and Physical Sciences Ascending Faculty Catalyst Awards (MPS-AFCA) aim to support MPS-Ascending Postdoctoral Research Fellows as they transition into tenure-track faculty positions, providing additional resources for research and broadening participation activities. Eligible applicants are prior recipients of MPS-Ascend Postdoc Fellowships who have completed at least 12 months as a fellow, and proposals must be submitted by accredited Institutions of Higher Education on behalf of these faculty members. To apply, invited fellows must contact their managing Program Director and submit proposals within 12 months after their fellowship ends or within six months of starting their tenure-track position.

The grant aims to renew the Accelerating Medicines Partnership (AMP) CMD UM1 program for another five years to enhance the understanding of type 2 diabetes (T2D) through the aggregation of genetic data and the development of new therapeutic opportunities. Eligible applicants include public and private educational institutions, government entities, for-profit and nonprofit organizations, as well as Native American tribal governments. Application details are not specified, but interested parties can contact Norann Zaghloul at the provided email for further information.

The grant aims to support high-acuity trauma centers by enabling military trauma teams to provide full-time trauma and acute care, thereby enhancing military-civilian partnerships to improve responses to public health emergencies. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and hospitals. To apply, interested parties should contact the grant office via email at leslie.beck@hhs.gov.

The grant aims to solicit applications for the Coordinating Administrative Core (HCAC) and the Data Coordinating Center (HDCC) for the HEALthy Brain and Child Development (HBCD) study, which focuses on a large cohort of pregnant women and their children affected by substance exposure. Eligible applicants include public and private higher education institutions, nonprofits, and various government entities, with specific requirements for leadership structure and prior involvement in the HBCD study. Applications are not currently being solicited, but interested parties are encouraged to prepare collaborations and projects in anticipation of the funding opportunity.

The grant aims to strengthen people-to-people ties between the United States and Venezuela through cultural, educational, technological, and media support programs that promote democratic initiatives and economic empowerment. Eligible applicants include registered not-for-profit organizations, individuals, non-profit or governmental educational institutions, and governmental institutions, while for-profit entities are not eligible. To apply, interested parties must first submit a Statement of Interest (SOI) of one to three pages, which will be reviewed by the VAU Public Affairs Section, and selected applicants will then be invited to submit a full proposal.