Research Intelligence Portal Now Offers Funding Alerts.
August 3, 2009 - Version 2.0 of the Research Intelligence Portal provides email alerts about hot-off-the-presses grant opportunities. The portal draws on a database of new and open funding opportunities and represents a comprehensive source of grant solicitations from 60 federal agencies, including the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and Department of Energy. Learn more about the new features in Version 2.0

The Office of Research Affairs has released important information concerning Export Compliance for UC San Diego Researchers.
July 28th, 2009 - Topics include what you should know if you are sending or taking UCSD property/tangible items, written materials, research, or your laptop abroad. View Export Compliance Briefing

The Office of Research Affairs (ORA) invites proposals for the establishment of new Organized Research Units (ORUs) from the UCSD academic community.
June 4th, 2009 - A letter of intent identifying the research focus of the proposed ORU, along with the key faculty and researcher leadership, is requested by 1 October 2009. View Campus Notice

May 19th, 2009
The Office of Research Affairs hosts two faculty sessions on Export Control Regulations in research.  Export control regulations govern the kind of software, hardware, and technology that can be shipped or carried abroad. View Seminar Slides

March 20, 2009
The NIH has released a Guide Notice NOT-OD-09-085 that explains how NIH applicants and grantees should proceed with applications and/or awards that include the use of human embryonic stem cells.  Please be sure to review this document if any of your stimulus proposals involve human embryonic stem cells.

March 13, 2009
UCSD Guidelines for Use of Federal Funds Following Presidential Executive Order President Obama's Executive Order (EO) of March 9, 2009 removes significant limitations to the federal funding of research involving the use of human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESC). However, while the guidelines for federal funding of hESC research will change, it may take as long as 120 days from March 9, 2009 until they are finalized. Therefore, we recommend that stem cell researchers temporarily continue the practices that are in place and use only existing federal funding for research with hESC lines listed on the NIH Human Pluripotent Stem Cell Registry. View Complete Text of UCSD Guidelines for Use of Federal Funds Following Presidential Executive Order

March 9, 2009
President Obama released a memo on "Scientific Integrity" to the heads of all executive branch departments and agencies, stating that his Adminstration will be informed and guided by sound science and the scientific process. In his statement, he tasked the director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) with developing "recommendations for Presidential action designed to guarantee scientific integrity throughout the executive branch". View the complete statement.

December 1, 2008
Effective January 5, 2009, NSF proposals that request funding to support postdoctoral scholars must include, as a separate section within the 15-page project description, a description of the mentoring activities that will be provided to the postdoctoral scholar. Proposals that do not include this separate section on mentoring within the Project Description will be returned without further review.

In addition to mentoring activities that already take place in individual laboratories, there are resources available to assist PIs in fulfilling this new requirement that may be viewed at the following
website: http://research.ucsd.edu/postdoc/UCSDMentoringDEC2008.pdf

The following information may also be useful when writing NSF proposals that involve postdoctoral scholars: http://research.ucsd.edu/postdoc/PostdocMentoringGuidanceforNSFPIs.pdf

September 23, 2008
UC San Diego Receives 6th Place Ranking in NSF’s Study of Federal Research & Development Funding

The University of California, San Diego moved to 6th place nationally among public universities and colleges in federal research and development funding, up from the previous year’s ranking of 7th, according to a recently released study by the National Science Foundation. View the Campus News Release

Policy on Tobacco Industry Funding of Research at UC
In September 2007, the University of California Board of Regents approved a resolution (RE-89) that requires special review, approval and reporting procedures for submission of UC campus research proposals that seek funding from tobacco industry sponsors. The details and the procedures in place at UC San Diego may be found at http://research.ucsd.edu/documents/RE-89UCSD.pdf.

February 15, 2008
The Climate and Sustainability Institute Working Group has recently issued a report recommending that the campus commit itself to creating an Institute for Climate and Sustainability Solutions, incorporating research and scholarship from the entire campus.  View Report

December 20, 2007
A Joint Senate-Administration Taskforce has recently examined ORU structures and processes and released a report to campus for consideration. View Report

View an ORU Director's Comments on the Report and the Task Force Response

September 4, 2007
Chancellor's Update on UC San Diego Environment and Sustainability Initiative (ESI)

August 25, 2009 - The NSF has released a funding opportunity for their Science Masters Program (SMP), which is intended to catalyze the creation of institution-based efforts to prepare graduate students for careers in business, industry, nonprofits, and government agencies. Visit the "NSF" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

August 25, 2009 - NSF Announces New Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) and related Funding Opportunity. Visit the "NSF" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

August 7, 2009 - The Department of Energy has provided a toll-free number for the DOE Recovery Act Clearinghouse: 1-888-DOE-RCVY (1-888-363-7289). Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

August 7, 2009 - NIH has posted new notices (as of August 6 2009) regarding two separate and previously announced competitions; an amendment to an ARRA Limited Competion, and a Clarification of Eligibility for Participation. Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

August 4, 2009 - ARPA-E Prepares to Select Initial Transformation Energy Awards; New FOA Expected Soon. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

August 3, 2009 -The National Science Foundation Academic Research Infrastructure -Recovery and Reinvestment (AR-R2) is actively seeking reviewers for its upcoming panels to review proposals for this program. Visit the "NSF" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

July 31, 2009 - NIH has posted a new notice to remind ARRA recipients of the quarterly reporting requirement, announce the posting of a new NIH ARRA website specific to this requirement, and to provide NIH ARRA grantees with contact information for questions concerning this quarterly report.  Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

July 28, 2009 - HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius today announced the availability of $200 million to support grants, loans, loan repayment, and scholarships to expand the training of health care professionals. Visit the "HHS" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

July 21, 2009 - DOE announces a funding opportunity for Development Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

July 21, 2009 - DOE has increased the amount of funding available for Recovery Act Early Career Research Program grants. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

July 17, 2009 - The Department of Commerce and the USDA are holding a series of workshops for the public, to provide information on how to apply for ARRA grant funding under the RUS Broadband Initiatives Program (BIP) and the NTIA Broadband Technology Opportunities Program (BTOP). Visit the "USDA" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

July 10, 2009 - DOE posts ARPA-E Frequently Asked Questions Page. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

July 6, 2009 - DOE announces Recovery Act Early Career Research Program grants. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 30, 2009 - DOE provides further information on Recovery Act Smart Grid Investment Grant Program.Visit the"DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 29, 2009 - DOE announces Recovery Act - Building America Energy Efficient Housing Partnerships.Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 29, 2009 - DOE Recovery Act - Advanced Energy Efficient Building Technologies. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 29, 2009 - DOE Recovery Act - Geologic Sequestration Training and Research. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 29, 2009 - DOE announces Recovery Act - Solid State Lighting U.S. Manufacturing - Round 1. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 24, 2009 - Department of Labor announces Recovery Act Pathways Out of Poverty Opportunity. Visit the "DOL" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information

June 24, 2009 - Department of Labor announces Recovery Act Energy Training Partnership Grants. Visit the "DOL" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information

June 24, 2009 - HHS announces Health Resources & Services Administration Visit the "HHS" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information

June 23, 2009 - OMB releases new guidance for Recovery Act reporting. Visit the "GOV" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 16, 2008 - New July 1 internal deadline for NIH Recovery Act Limited Competition: Core Facility Renovation, Repair, and Improvement (G20) - RFA-RR-09-007. Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 15, 2009 - DOE announces  Recovery Act-Resource Assessment and Interconnection-Level Transmission Analysis and Planning. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 15, 2009 - DOE announces Recovery Act - Enhancing State Government Energy Assurance Capabilities and Planning for Smart Grid Resiliency for state governments. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 15, 2009 - DOE announces Recovery Act – State Electricity Regulators Assistance for state governments. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 10, 2009 - DOE announces FOA for Recovery Act. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 9, 2009 - DOE releases FOA on Recovery Act: Clean Coal Power Initiative - Round 3. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 8, 2009 - DOE releases FOA on Carbon Capture and Sequestration from Industrial Sources and Innovative Concepts for Beneficial CO2 Use. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 8, 2009 - NSF provides FAQs page on Recovery Act ARI-R2 program. Visit the "NSF" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 5, 2009 - National Health Service Corps Opens New Application Cycle for Recovery Funding Loan Repayment Awards. Visit the "HHS" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 3, 2009 - DOI announces Recovery Act – Fish Passage funding opportunity. Visit the "DOI" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 3, 2009 - DOI announces Recovery Act - National Fish Habitat Action Plan  funding opportunity. Visit the "DOI" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 3, 2009 - DOE’s National Energy Technology Laboratory announces Recovery Act Industrial Energy Efficiency opportunity. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 2, 2009 - NIH announces Recovery Act Competition: Biomedical Research, Development, and Growth to Spur the Acceleration of New Technologies (BRDG-SPAN) Pilot Program (RC3)  (RFA-OD-09-008). Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 2, 2009 - NIH announces  Recovery Act Competition: Protection of Human Health by Immunology and Vaccines (U01, U19) (RFA-AI-09-040). Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 2, 2009 - NIH announces Recovery Act Limited Competition: Small Business Catalyst Awards for Accelerating Innovative Research (R43). Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 2, 2009 - DOE releases FOA for Recovery Act: Wind Energy Consortia between Institutions of Higher Learning and Industry opportunity.  (DE-FOA-0000090). Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 2, 2009 - DOE announces Recovery Act: Energy Efficient Information and Communication Technology FOA. (DE-FOA-0000107). Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 2, 2009 - DOE announces Recovery Act - Geothermal Technologies Program: Ground Source Heat Pumps. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 1, 2009 - US Fish and Wildlife Service announces Recovery Act Coastal Habitat Conservation Opportunities. Visit the "DOI" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

June 1, 2009 - US Fish and Wildlife Services announces Recovery Act Partners for Fish and Wildlife Program. Visit the "DOI" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 28, 2009 - DOE announces multiple Notices of Intent. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 27, 2009 - DOE announces Recovery Act Solar Market Transformation opportunity. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 27, 2009 - DOE announces Recovery Act: High Penetration Solar Deployment. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 27, 2009 - DOE announces Recovery Act: Geothermal Technologies Funding Opportunity. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 27, 2009 - DOE announces Recovery Act: National Laboratory Call for Foundational Photovoltaics and Concentrating Solar Power Research and Development. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 27, 2009 - NIST provides details on Recovery Act Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants Program. Visit the "NIST" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 27, 2009 - NIST announces Limited Competition Construction Grant Program.  Visit the "NIST" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 27, 2009 - NIST announces Recovery Act Measurement Science and Engineering Fellowship Program. Visit the "NIST" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 27, 2009 - Dept of Education announces ARRA Teacher Quality Partnership Grants Program Visit the "ED" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 26, 2009 - California Economic Recovery Portal – California’s one-stop website to track how Recovery Act funding is coming into and being used in California. Visit the "GOV" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 26, 2009 - ARI-R2 and MRI-R2  May 28 Webcast.  An interactive webcast summarizing the ARI-R2 and MRI-R2 limited competition solicitations will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2009 from 1pm – 2:45pm EDT. Visit the "NSF" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 26, 2009 - The NIH issued a "Reminder and Clarification of NIH Policies on Similar, Identical, or Essentially Identical Applications, Submission of Applications Following RFA Review, and Submission of Applications with a Changed Activity Code. Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 26, 2009 - The NIH Recovery Act Web Site on Friday posted a new FAQ on ARRA administrative and reporting requirements. Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 22, 2009 - Effective immediately, NSF applications will only be accepted through FastLane. Visit the "NSF" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 21, 2009 - DOD announces Army Research Office Recovery Act opportunity for photovoltaics. Visit the "DOD" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 20, 2009 - eRA Commons and eSubmission will be unavailable May 22 through May 26 for infrastructure upgrades. Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 19, 2009 - Student Educational Advancement/SEA and UCSD BioBridge Middle & High School Outreach Collaborations. Visit the Organizational Resources Section of the Stimulus Toolkit Page

May 15, 2009 - DOE Announces $2.4 billion in Funding for Carbon Capture and Storage Projects. Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 12, 2009 - Recovery Act Limited Competition: NCMHD Exploratory Centers of Excellence (P20). Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 12, 2009 - Recovery Act Limited Competition: NCMHD Community Participation in Health Disparities Intervention Research Planning Phase (R24). Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 12, 2009 - Recovery Act Limited Competition: NCMHD Dissertation Research Award to Increase Diversity (R36). Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 11, 2009 - NSF announces Academic Research Infrastructure Program: Recovery and Reinvestment (ARI-R²). Visit the "NSF" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 11, 2009 - NSF announces Major Research Instrumentation Program: Recovery and Reinvestment (MRI-R²). Visit the "NSF" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 8, 2009 - Federal Coordinating Council on Comparative Effectiveness Research to Hold Public Listening Session in Chicago on May 13. Visit the "HHS" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

May 4, 2009 —Reminder from Grants.gov on proper submission procedures for stimulus bill proposals. Visit the "OMB" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

Recovery Act Grand Opportunities GO Grant Submission Deadline Moved to May 29, 2009.

Extended Error Correction Window for Electronic Submission of NIH Challenge Grants and Funding Opportunities. Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

April 30, 2009 - DOE announces ARRA opportunity for wind energy consortia between institutions of higher learning and industry.

April 27, 2009 - DOE has released a Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for transformational new energy technologies under the new Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E). Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

April 24, 2009 —The NIH has released a Guide Notice NOT-OD-09-085 that explains how NIH applicants and grantees should proceed with applications and/or awards that include the use of human embryonic stem cells.

Recovery Act Limited Competition: Academic Research Enhancement Award (R15) (RFA-OD-09-007)

Recovery Act 2009 Limited Competition: Enabling National Networking of Scientists and Resource Discovery (U24) (RFA-RR-09-009)
Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

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April 17, 2009 —DOE announces Funding Opportunity for Smart Grid Demonstrations.

DOE also issues Notice of Intent for the Smart Grid Investment Grant Program.

Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources

April 13, 2009 —Notice Regarding Competitive Revisions Using Recovery Act Funds for Applications Still Requiring Paper Submission (NOT-OD-09-083). 
Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources

Technical Assistance Meeting for Applications to Recovery Act “Grand Opportunities” (RFA-OD-09-004) that Focus on NIEHS Topics of Engineered Nanomaterial Environmental Health and Safety and Bisphenol A: Research to Impact Human Health (NOT-ES-09-006)
Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources

NIST Recovery Act Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants Program: Providing the Technology Infrastructure to Address National Priorities (2009-NIST-ARRA-MSE-RESEARCH-01).
Visit the "NIST" tab at Stimulus Package Resources

April 10, 2009 —DOE announces an opportunity for currently active DOE SBIR and STTR Phase II grantees
Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources

April 9, 2009 —The Federal Coordinating Council for Comparative Effectiveness Research will hold a public listening session at 2pm EDT on April 14, 2009, in Washington D.C.
Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources

April 8, 2009 —NIH encourages use of supplemental funding through ARRA to facilitate educational opportunities
Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources

NIH provides guidance on Peer Review and the Challenge Grants.
Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources

April 7, 2009 —Air Force Office of Scientific Research releases presolicitation notice for ARRA Research Program. 
Visit the "DOD" tab at Stimulus Package Resources

April 6, 2009 —OMB has released updated guidance on the implementation of ARRA for agency and department heads.
Visit the "OMB" tab at Stimulus Package Resources

Multiple Updates and Announcements for NIH Awards and Funding
Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources

April 3, 2009 —UCSD Submission Guidelines for Recovery Act Limited Competition: Supporting New Faculty Recruitment to Enhance Research Resources through Biomedical Research Core Centers
Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources

NSF is accepting proposals on research to study the impact of the stimulus bill.
Visit the "NSF" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

Department of Education releases more information on State Stabilization Funds as well as state application materials.
Visit the "ED" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

NSF provides FAQs on Recovery Act
Visit the "NSF" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

RE-ADDED: Recovery Act Limited Competition: Supporting New Faculty Recruitment to Enhance Research Resources through Biomedical Research Core Centers (P30) (RFA-OD–09-005).
Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

ATTENTION - CHANGE IN DOE SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT
Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

Notice of Solicitation of Applications (NOSA) for Inviting Applications for Energy Audits and Renewable Energy Development Assistance
Visit the "USDA" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

UC Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation Resources
Please see the Stimulus Toolkit page.

DOE announces the Recovery Act Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant program. 
Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

UCSD Diversity Information for Stimulus Package Proposals
Please see the Stimulus Toolkit page.

NIH stimulus opportunities for undergraduate research
Please see the Stimulus Toolkit page.

Department of Labor Recovery Act Competitive Grant Opportunities
Visit the "DOL" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

Indian Health Service Health IT spending Information
Visit the "HHS" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

NIH Recovery Act Limited Competition: Biomedical Research Core Centers to Enhance Research Resources (P30) (RFA-OD–09-005)
Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

Department of Education provides information on stimulus package guiding principles and funding availability
Visit the "ED" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

NIH: Two New Research Opportunities
Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

DOE announces first wave of Office of Science Funding
Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

Research Intelligence Portal for Identifying Potential Collaborators
Researchers now have the opportunity to use Research Intelligence, a platform developed by Calit2 that provides a dynamic environment for collaboration. Instructions for including information about your research in this database may be accessed from the RESOURCES TOOLKIT.

Research Funding Collaboration Listserves
To facilitate interdisciplinary team-building and information sharing in response to stimulus package requests for proposals, five topical listserves have been established. The listserves are moderated, and participation is limited to the UC San Diego research community. See instructions for signing up on the RESOURCES TOOLKIT.

Publicizing the Stimulus Package Goals of Your Project
It is important to communicate the positive impacts of stimulus package funding as it relates to job creation, workforce training and building infrastructure. Consider requesting funds to embed a UCSD Public Information Officer in your project. For details see the RESOURCES TOOLKIT.

March 20th, 2009

DOE Additions: Recovery Act-Transportation Electrification and Recovery Act - Electric Drive Vehicle Battery and Component Manufacturing Initiative
Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

New Stimulus Toolkit Addition: IR/PS Global Leadership Institute collaboration opportunities.” See the Stimulus Toolkit Page.

UCSD Diversity resources sample language and statistics. See the UCSD Diversity Resources Sample on the Stimulus Toolkit Page.

New EPA Tab on the Econonomic Stimulus Resources Page

March 19th, 2009

New Stimulus Toolkit Addition: UCSD Diversity resources sample language and statistics. Visit the Stimulus Toolkit Page

The National Center for Research Resources, part of the National Institutes of Health, will hold a videocast on Monday, March 23, 2009, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. EDT
Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources.

NOAA Coastal and Marine Habitat Restoration Recovery Grants
Visit the "NOAA" tab at Stimulus Package Resources

March 18th, 2009

DoE Recovery Act Opportunities
Visit the "DOE" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

NIH Supplement and Revision Award Announcements
Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.

March 17th, 2009

More Homeland Security recovery implementation information at www.dhs.gov/recovery. Visit the "DHS" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for details.

UCSD Limited Submission Guidlines for NIH $1 billion for construction, repair and renovation of research facilities. Visit the "NIH" tab at Stimulus Package Resources for more information.