Sponsor:
Department of Energy (DOE)
Summary:
The DOE announces its interest in receiving applications for a Research Development and Partnership Pilot (RDPP). DOE has a goal to broaden and diversify institutional representation in the Earth and Environmental Systems Sciences Division (EESSD) portfolio with institutions that have limited familiarity and/or engagement with EESSD supported efforts. DOE recognizes that there are many academic scientists at institutions not currently supported by DOE who have limited familiarity with EESSD programs and research support mechanisms; and DOE further recognizes that this lack of familiarity can be a significant barrier to participation in research activities, application to EESSD funding opportunities, and use of DOE scientific user facilities. This barrier is exacerbated by limited opportunities to gain such familiarity. To help provide technical assistance to build capacity and achieve the goal of broadening institutional participation, this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) will provide seed funding for institutions to: 1) develop new partnerships with other academic institutions and/or national laboratories to enable future participation in EESSD-relevant research; 2) facilitate participation in planned EESSD research programmatic and user facility outreach and training activities; and 3) foster the development of climate and environmental science research and training capacity at under-represented institutions.
For more information, view the full DOE Research Development and Partnership Pilot solicitation (FOA DE-FOA-0002688).
Award:
Between $50,000 and $150,000 for 18 to 22 months.
Limited Submission Requirements and Timeline:
Two (2) applications per institution are permitted.
Only proposals approved by the Division of Research and Economic Development may be submitted to this program. For such approval, Principal Investigators (PIs) must first submit a one- to two-page white paper to preaward@boisestate.edu by March 17, 2022 at 1PM.
Your white paper should include:
- The PI’s name.
- The names of key personnel (e.g., Co-PIs) and collaborators, including funded and unfunded collaborators.
- The project title.
- A project summary, which includes the objectives of the project, a description of the project, including methods to be employed, and the potential impact of the project (i.e., benefits, outcomes).
If selected to submit a full proposal, PIs must ensure that proposals meet all requirements stated in the RFP, in the announcement, and in the implementing laws and regulations related to this grant program.
Key Submission Dates:
- March 17, 2022 at 1PM – White paper due to preaward@boisestate.edu. We encourage you to cc your Dean for visibility as well.
- March 24, 2022 – Anticipated date Internal Awardees Notified.
- April 13, 2022 – Full proposal due to OSP.
- April 20, 2022 – Full proposal due to DOE.
Did you find a limited submission opportunity? Email us at preaward@boisestate.edu.