Research Authority - Technion R&D Foundation

Active Funding Resources in Social Sciences and Humanities

[ All funds | Life | Exact and Materials | Social & Humanities]

For assistance call Robi – 2152 robertg@technion.ac.il, Iris – 1272 irisbr@trdf.technion.ac.il, Luba – 1477 lubak@technion.ac.il

 

The list is arranged by deadlines in chronological order (dd.mm), first Israeli divided by RFPs and Workshops, then Foreign.

Deadlines are highlighted in Green

 

Please note:
1)
No overhead implies that overhead costs to the academic institute are not covered by the grant.
2)
Overhead  XX% implies that overhead costs to the academic institute are covered partially.

Please contact Research Authority if planning to submit.

 

Israeli:

 

 

NSF-BSF programs:

Israeli researchers can join research proposals submitted by US PI(s) to the NSF, in the programs listed below. Two applications per calendar year (Oct 1 – Sept 30) is permitted

The Israeli budget is funded by the BSF as follows: up to $80K/yr for experimental studies and $55K/yr for theoretical and computer-based studies.

Pay attention to the application deadlines. While many programs are open all year long, some still have specific timing limits.

Details on all NSF-BSF programs: www.bsf.org.il/funding-opportunities/nsf-bsf-joint-research-grants/the-programs/

Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences: Various Deadlines

Sociology: Open All Year

Economics and Decision Sciences

Information and Intelligence Systems (IIS): Open All Year

·         Open All Year: Human-Centered Computing; Information Integration and Informatics; Robust Intelligence

Integrative and Organismal Systems (IOS): Various Deadlines

·         Nov. 21: Organismal Response to Climate Change

·         Open All Year: Behavioral Systems; Developmental Systems; Neural Systems; Physiological and Structural Systems; Plant Biotic Interactions; Plant Genome Research Program

Cyber Security and Privacy (SaTC): Open All Year

In any case, Israeli PIs will consult with Ms. Yael Dressler in the BSF office (yael@bsf.org.il) regarding their project description and budget request before advancing the preparation and submission of their proposal.

EAGER (Early-Concept applications in all the active NSF-BSF programs): Open All Year

 

1.5 | US-Israel Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund (BARD)/ NIFA-BARD-MOST: Nutritional Security (Pre-application)

The nutritional Security program is a new funding track that enhances U.S.-Israel collaboration on joint scientific innovation to address the multifaceted challenges of nutritional security. The program focuses on solutions to promote health, reduce hunger and address diet-related health issues while enhancing sustainability. Beyond food quality, the program places specific emphasis on the affordability, accessibility, and overall availability of nutritionally balanced diets that are crucial for human well-being.

 Priority areas:
*Impact of nutrition and diet on health and well-being 
*Food Science, processing and safety 
*Sustainable solutions for nutritional security

Funding: Up to 480,000 NIS for 3 years.

Collaboration is limited to American research scientists who have been funded by NIFA (the list of projects).

https://www.bard-isus.com/fundingTypes/Details/24

 

31.5 | Niedersachsen-Israel Research Cooperation - Humanities and Social sciences

Collaborative research projects with Niedersachsen (Lower Saxony, Germany) region (including Hannover, Göttingen, Braunschweig, Osnabrück, Oldenburg…).

Funding: up to €500K for up to 4 years (no overhead).

https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/funding-offer/zukunftniedersachsen-research-cooperation-lower-saxony-israel

Principles: https://www.ra.trdf.co.il/files/zn_Niedersachsen_Israel.pdf

FAQ: https://www.ra.trdf.co.il/files/FAQ_Niedersachsen-Israel 2023.pdf

NDS Research institutions: www.lowersaxony.de/education_and_science/research/institutions/-99274.html

 

1.6 | Israel Institute for Advanced Studies (IIAS): Michael Bruno Award for Israeli Scholars in STEM Fields

The Michael Bruno Memorial Award is granted annually to three outstanding mid-career Israeli scholars who have demonstrated an exceptional originality of mind, dedication and ground-breaking impact in their research, and who have succeeded in influencing and re-shaping their field of expertise. This award, a personal prize in the amount of 200,000 NIS, is both the highest recognition

of past accomplishments and a vote of confidence in the laureates’ future achievements and contributions to research and Israeli academia.

Eligible candidates must be faculty members of STEM fields in Israeli research institutions who are under 50 years of age as of February 15, 2024 or up to 15 years after first University appointment.

https://www.ra.trdf.co.il/files/BrunoOpenCall.pdf

 

17.6 | Israel National Institute for Health Policy and Health Services Research (NIHP): pre-proposals

δξλεο δμΰεξι μηχψ ωψεϊι δαψιΰεϊ εξγιπιεϊ δαψιΰεϊ: δφςεϊ ξχγξιεϊ

ϊηεξιν: ξγιπιεϊ αψιΰεϊ, ΰψβεο ωψεϊι δαψιΰεϊ, λμλμϊ αψιΰεϊ, ΰιλεϊ ωψεϊι δαψιΰεϊ

δωπδ ϊιπϊο ςγιτεϊ μπεωΰιν:

1. ξςψκ δωιχεν δτιζι αιωψΰμ

2. ςιφεα ετιϊεη ϊηεν αψιΰεϊ δπτω

3. φξφεν τςψι αψιΰεϊ αιο ξψλζ μτψιτψιδ

απεωΰιν ΰμδ ϊιπϊο ςγιτεϊ μξηχψιν αςμι τεθπφιΰμ μξγιπιεϊ αϊ ιιωεν εμϊελπιεϊ ξςωιεϊ ωπιϊο μΰξφο.

ξιξεο: ξηχψ ψβιμ: ςγ 150,000 € μωπδ εηφι.

ξηχψ ξχισ ςγ 300,000 € μωπϊιιν ςγ ωμεω ωπιν.

https://www.israelhpr.org.il/research-grants/

 

Israeli - all year round:

 

DFG – German Science Foundation: Research Grant for Middle East Collaboration

The DFG supports projects carried out by researchers in Germany in partnership with researchers in Israel. Funding levels are typically ~ €300K over 3 years for all partners.

www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programmes/international_cooperation/middle_east_collaboration

Note: Program Guidelines   and   Proposal Preparation Instructions

 

The Israel Securities Authority (ISA) (HA'RASHUT LE'NIAROT ERECH): Research Grants

Research grants in amount of 5,000-40,000 NIS in subjects relevant to ISA activity.

http://www.isa.gov.il/GeneralResearch/179/Pages/default.aspx

http://www.isa.gov.il/Download/IsaFile_4100.pdf

 

Israel Insurance Association Research Fund: Research Grants

The Fund welcomes applications for financial support for the purpose of conducting research on insurance matters, especially on the subject of motor bodily injury insurance, and other insurance branches of importance to the public interest (i.e Earthquake and other Natural hazards risks and insurance). Funding: ask the Research Authority - 2152

Eng: www.igudbit.org.il/eng/Index.asp?CategoryID=451

Heb: www.igudbit.org.il/Index.asp?CategoryID=420

Guidelines and form: www.igudbit.org.il/_Uploads/1616keren(1).doc

   

Ruderman Family Foundation: Israel-American Jewry Relations

Raise awareness, generate and disseminate knowledge, and promote positive attitudes among the Israeli public toward the American Jewish community.

Potentially positively impact the field by introducing new, groundbreaking data that could aid in strengthening the relations between these two largest Jewish communities in the world, following the horrific attack against Israel by Hamas terrorists on October 7th.

https://israelamericanjewishrelationswhitepapers.rudermanfoundation.org/

https://www.ra.trdf.co.il/files/Ruderman Family Foundation.pdf

 

Foreign:   

 

 

31.3 | ARSEP foundation: Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Human, social and economic sceinces: support innovative multidisciplinary research on personalized approach methods for MS at all stages of the disease, on its social and economic impact, on the treatment and use of associated clinical data.

Funding: €120K for 2 years

Working visits (no deadline): to facilitate exchanges between clinical centres and/or laboratories involved in MS. Travel may be within, to, or from France.

Funding: up to 6.000 € to cover travel and accommodation for up to 6 months.

https://www.arsep.org/fr/220-calls-for-proposals.html

 

1.4| National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG): Large Grants (LOI)

Large Grants can be used to explore the etiology, prevention and treatment of gambling disorders, and the development and evaluation of responsible gambling strategies.

Funding: up to $75,000 per year in direct costs and up to 15% indirect costs for 2 years.

https://www.icrg.org/information/apply-for-icrg-funding

 

9.4 | Volkswagen Shiftung: Open-Up – New Research Spaces for the Humanities and Cultural Studies

Support researchers who open-up new areas of research and knowledge in the humanities and cultural studies by jointly exploring complex and hitherto unexplored research topics. By funding collaborations between two or three researchers, the Foundation intends to facilitate the full creative potential of the interaction of different expertise and perspectives. Main applicant must belong to a research institution in Germany.

Funding: up to 250K or 350K EUR for up to 1.5 years

https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/funding-offer/open-new-research-spaces-humanities-and-cultural-studies

https://www.ra.trdf.co.il/files/MB_102.pdf

 

9.4 | LEO Foundation: Education and awareness grants

Call opens on Feb. 27, Projects must be carried out in Denmark

Welcomed applications: 

- Spur the interest and strengthen the capabilities of children and young people within the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields.

- Disseminate research-based knowledge to the public. increase public awareness about science and its role in developing our society.

- Promote public knowledge and understanding about skin, skin health, and skin diseases.

Funding: below or above DDK 1 ($145K) - different requirements for proposal and evaluation.

https://leo-foundation.org/en/grants-and-awards/research-grants/ \ Call guidelines

 

15.4 | Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA): 2024 Research Grant Program

Grants of $2500 will be awarded.

www.asmeascholars.org/research-grant-program-24

 

16.4 | Russell Sage Foundation: Core Research grant - LOI

Four principal programs: Behavioral Economics; the Future of Work; Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration; and Social, Political and Economic Inequality - all related to USA.

Funding: $200K for 2 years

https://www.russellsage.org/how-to-apply/application-deadlines

 

16.4 | Wellcome Trust: Discovery Awards

provides funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health, and wellbeing.

Funding: the average size of a Discovery Award is £3.5 million, although the trust have supported awards from £700,000 to £8 million.

Please note: the host organisation of the lead applicant needs to be based in UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or middle-income countries

https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/discovery-awards

 

19.4 | Alternatives Research & Development Foundation (ARDF): Annual open grant program

Promote the development, validation, and adoption of non-animal methods in biomedical research, product testing, and education.

Proposal evaluation is based on scientific merit, feasibility, and the potential to reduce or replace the use of animals in the near future.

Funding: max $40K

https://www.ardf-online.org/ardf-grants.html

 

23.4 | VELUX STIFTUNG

Daylight Research

Highly interdisciplinary, on the effects and utilization of daylight in three fields:

- Daylight and humans

- Daylight and nature

- Daylight technology

Healthy Aging

Bio-psycho-social approach and support research that aims to sustain or increase the functional ability and intrinsic capacity of older people.

Funding: CHF 50-70K ($57-114K) per year for 1-4 years (possible to exceed with pre-approval)

https://veluxstiftung.ch/funding-areas/daylight-research/

https://veluxstiftung.ch/funding-areas/healthy-ageing/

 

30.4 | Spencer Foundation: Research Grants on Education-Small

Support rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education.

Funding: up to $50K for 1-5 years

https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/small-research-grant

 

1.5 | DOD/U.S. Army Futures Command, Army Applications Laboratory: Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for Disruptive Applications (W911NF-19-S-0004)

(Accepting applications on a rolling basis until the deadline)

Research Areas of Interest (please see BAA for more details)

1. Autonomous platforms

2. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML)

3. Data visualization and synthetic environments

4. Assured Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT)

5. Power generation and management technologies

6. Sensing

7. Communications & networks

8. Computation

9. Space

10. Internet of Things (IoT)

11. Quantum Technologies

12. Signature reduction

13. Protection

14. Human Performance

15. Underpinning Methodologies

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/315517

1.5| National Center for Responsible Gaming (NCRG): Seed Grant (LOI)

Seed Grants can be used to explore the etiology, prevention and treatment of gambling disorders, and the development and evaluation of responsible gambling strategies.

Funding: up to $40,000 per year per year in direct costs and up to 15% indirect costs for 1 year        .

https://www.icrg.org/information/apply-for-icrg-funding

 

3.5 | Gerda Henkel Foundation: Forced migration

The research projects should be linked to one or more of the following five core areas of research:

1.     Forced migration infrastructures

2.     South-South (im)mobilities

3.     Multiple displacements

4.     Displaced people’s agency

5.     (Supra-)state influences on displacement processes

https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/forced_migration

 

8.5 | Volkswagen Shiftung: Perspectives on Wealth - The (Re-)Production of Wealth

German lead, (Inter-)national cooperation projects with up to five partners, preferable partners from LMICs

Scientific research into the phenomenon of wealth is therefore a central element in understanding social transformation processes. With the funding initiative "Perspectives on Wealth", the Volkswagen Foundation aims to initiate a shift of perspective from poverty research to facets surrounding the phenomenon of wealth.

Funding: up to 1.5M or 350K EUR for up to 4 years

https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/funding-offer/perspectives-wealth-repercussions-wealth

https://www.ra.trdf.co.il/files/MB_387_e.pdf

 

22.5 | Spenser Foundation: Research Grants on Education: Large - LOI

To support rigorous, intellectually ambitious and technically sound research that is relevant to the most pressing questions and compelling opportunities in education.

Funding: $150K - $500K for projects ranging from 1 to 5 years (Non-profit)

https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/large-research-grant

 

29.5 | Spencer Foundation - Racial Equity Research Grants: Intent to Apply

Supports education research projects that will contribute to understanding and ameliorating racial inequality in education

Funding: up to $75K for 1-5 years

https://www.spencer.org/grant_types/racial-equity-special-research-grants

 

29.5 | Gerda Henkel Foundation:

Lost Cities. Perception of and living with abandoned cities in the cultures of the world

The aim of the programme is to describe the tangible cultures of interpretation, knowledge and perception within these different contexts. Lost Cities are part of a distinct culture of memory, for example, which serves for the negotiation of identities, the preservation of knowledge cultures, the formulation of criticism of progress, or the construction of mythical or sacral topographies as part of a veritable “ruin cult”. On this basis, the focus here should not be on the question of which factors led to the city’s abandonment. Rather, it is the abandoned cities themselves that are of particular interest, as well as the different forms of their interpretation, instrumentalization and coding in various cultures and time frames.

https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/lost_cities

Democracy

Initiative for democracy, which is divided into two subsections with different perspectives:

* Historically oriented subsection on the topic of Democracy as a Utopia, Experience and Threats aims at placing the problematic issues in the broader historical context and considering the history of conflicts over the foundation of the social order.

* Oriented towards analysis of the present situation and predictions for the future, focuses on Transformations of Democracy? Or: The Contours of Future Democratic Society.

https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/democracy

 

31.5 | Fritz Thyssen Foundation: Conferences in Medicine and Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences

(more deadlines in: August 31, November 30)

Clear connection to the German research system (topic, scientist, institute). Interdisciplinary projects welcomed.

Areas of support:

- History, Language & Culture

- State, Economy and Society

- Medicine and the Natural Sciences

15 to 20 speakers, not earlier than 6 months after application submission, not for a staged conference.

https://www.fritz-thyssen-stiftung.de/en/funding/types-of-support/conferences/

 

1.6 | Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation: Heinrich Wieland Prize
This
250,000 euros international prize honors outstanding research on biologically active molecules and systems in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, and physiology as well as their clinical importance.

https://www.heinrich-wieland-prize.de/heinrich-wieland-prize.html

 

4.6 | Volkswagen Shiftung: Scoping workshops

Researchers at German universities and research institutions, international co-applicants

For researchers who want to take a step beyond their current activities and think about the future of their field of research.

Funded scoping workshops are held in Hannover at the Xplanatorium Herrenhausen Palace

conference center. Workshops are supported with funds covering personnel as well as non-personnel or travel costs.

https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/funding-offer/scoping-workshops

https://www.ra.trdf.co.il/files/MB_394_e.pdf

 

20.6 | DARPA: Biological Technologies Office (BTO)– Biological Technologies- abstracts

Abstracts may be submitted on a rolling basis until deadline

Bio-complexity | Bio-Devices | Bio-systems | Disease | Health | Injury | Med-Devices | Neuroscience | Opportunities | Restoration | Sensors | Space | Syn-Bio |

BTO is interested in submissions related to the following topic areas:

·         General Topics (that fit BTO`s mission)

·         Human Performance

·         Materials, Sensors, Processing

·         Ecosystem and Environmental

·         Biosecurity and Biosafety

·         Biomedical and Biodefense

Please see BAA for further information.

https://sam.gov/opp/597bf60984314db1b3ecfce393677c75/view

 

1.7 | U.S. Army Research Institute for the Behavioral and Social Sciences (ARI) - Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research BAA- W911NF24S0005

(White Paper submissions: 1.3. White Paper submission is not required to submit a proposal, although it is strongly encouraged)

The Basic Research program focuses on three strategic areas for advancing personnel science:

1. Science of Measurement of Individuals and Collectives: Advanced psychometric theory for deriving valid measurements from complex assessments and continuous streams of data

2. Understanding Multilevel and Organizational Dynamics: Multilevel theory and methods for understanding dynamic restructuring, coordination, and composition processes in teams and complex organizations

3. Formal/Informal Learning and Development: Holistic models of individual and collective learning and development across work settings and contexts throughout the career span

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/351504

 

15.7 | The Leaky Foundation: Research Grants – Human Origins

Research related specifically to human origins. Priority of funding is commonly given to exploratory phases of promising new research projects that meet the stated purpose of the Foundation. Funding: up to $30K. Contact Research Authority if planning to submit (overhead).

https://leakeyfoundation.org/grants/research-grants/

 

30.7 | Wellcome Trust: Discovery Awards

provides funding for established researchers and teams from any discipline who want to pursue bold and creative research ideas to deliver significant shifts in understanding that could improve human life, health, and wellbeing.

Funding: the average size of a Discovery Award is £3.5 million, although the trust have supported awards from £700,000 to £8 million.

Please note: the host organisation of the lead applicant needs to be based in UK, Republic of Ireland, Low- or middle-income countries

https://wellcome.org/grant-funding/schemes/discovery-awards

 

16.8 | John Templeton Foundation: Core Funding Areas - Online Funding Inquiry Form

Invest in bold ideas from contrarian thinkers — ideas that cross disciplinary boundaries and challenge conventional assumptions. Welcomes grant applications to support field-leading research and high-impact public engagement programs in these areas.

·         Character Virtue Development

·         Individual Freedom & Free Markets

·         Life Sciences

·         Mathematical & Physical Sciences

·         Public Engagement

·         Religion, Science, and Society

Funding: Not specified. Duration: up to 5 years.

www.templeton.org/what-we-fund/core-funding-areas

 

31.8 | Fritz Thyssen Foundation: Conferences in Medicine and Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences

(another deadline in: November 30)

Clear connection to the German research system (topic, scientist, institute). Interdisciplinary projects welcomed.

Areas of support:

- History, Language & Culture

- State, Economy and Society

- Medicine and the Natural Sciences

15 to 20 speakers, not earlier than 6 months after application submission, not for a staged conference.

https://www.fritz-thyssen-stiftung.de/en/funding/types-of-support/conferences/

 

1.9 | Fritz Thyssen Foundation: Medicine and Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences 

Projects with clear connection to the German research system (topic, scientist, institute). Interdisciplinary projects welcomed.

Areas of support:

- History, Language & Culture

- State, Economy and Society

- Medicine and the Natural Sciences

Funding: not specified. Up to 3 years.

Travel Subsidies applications related to a project can be submitted seperatly at any time.

Note: please contact Research Authority if planning to submit - overhead not covered

https://www.fritz-thyssen-stiftung.de/en/funding/types-of-support/conferences/

 

3.9 | Volkswagen Shiftung: Pioneering Research – Exploring the Unknown Unknown

For visionary projects from the field of basic research. Addresses outstanding researchers from all disciplines and is open to various funding formats.

Funding: up to 500K EUR for up to 3 years

https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/funding-offer/pioneering-research-exploring-unknown-unknown

 

26.9 | DARPA: Defense Sciences Office (DSO)– DSO Office-wide Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

Chemistry | Complexity | Materials | Math | Physics | Quantum | Sensors | Social |

To support its mission, DSO is interested in engaging with the R&D community to tackle

complex challenges and develop impactful capabilities. DSO frames its office according to the

thrust areas described further below, but encourages any fundamental research concept, idea, or effort that addresses DARPA’s mission to make pivotal investments in breakthrough

technologies for national security.

Novel Materials & Structures: This thrust includes, but is not limited to, science and

technology in quantum devices, atomic scale systems, and functional and structural materials.

Sensing & Measurement: This thrust includes, but is not limited to, science and technology in quantum sensing and metrology, seeing (sensing) the unseen, and novel light sources.

Computation & Processing: This thrust includes, but is not limited to, science and technology of quantum computing, cryptography, and modeling of complex systems.

Enabling Operations: This thrust includes, but is not limited to, technologies to support space based operations, tactically remote environments, and resource assurance.

Collective Intelligence: This thrust includes, but is not limited to, exploration of complex social systems, adaptable Artificial Intelligence (AI), and AI-accelerated learning.

Emerging Threats: This thrust includes, but is not limited to, national security concerns related to global issues associated with raw material availability, environmental catastrophes, and digital societies.

https://sam.gov/opp/972be70efd7e4608b01311466edf6b0f/view

 

30.9 | VELUX STIFTUNG

Daylight Research

Highly interdisciplinary, on the effects and utilization of daylight in three fields:

- Daylight and humans

- Daylight and nature

- Daylight technology

Healthy Aging

Bio-psycho-social approach and support research that aims to sustain or increase the functional ability and intrinsic capacity of older people.

Funding: CHF 50-70K ($57-114K) per year for 1-4 years (possible to exceed with pre-approval)

https://veluxstiftung.ch/funding-areas/daylight-research/

https://veluxstiftung.ch/funding-areas/healthy-ageing/

 

1.10 | LEO Foundation: Education and awareness grants

Call opens on Aug. 20, Projects must be carried out in Denmark

Welcomed application:

- Spur the interest and strengthen the capabilities of children and young people within the STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields.

- Disseminate research-based knowledge to the public. increase public awareness about science and its role in developing our society.

- Promote public knowledge and understanding about skin, skin health, and skin diseases.

Funding: below or above DDK 1 ($145K) - different requirements for proposal and evaluation.

https://leo-foundation.org/en/grants-and-awards/research-grants/ \ Call guidelines

30.11 | Fritz Thyssen Foundation: Conferences in Medicine and Natural Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences

Clear connection to the German research system (topic, scientist, institute). Interdisciplinary projects welcomed.

Areas of support:

- History, Language & Culture

- State, Economy and Society

- Medicine and the Natural Sciences

15 to 20 speakers, not earlier than 6 months after application submission, not for a staged conference.

https://www.fritz-thyssen-stiftung.de/en/funding/types-of-support/conferences/

 

20.11.27 | DOD/ DEVCOM Army Rsearch Laboratory (ARL): Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Foundational Research (W911NF-23-S-0001)

(Accepting applications on a rolling basis until the deadline)

Research Areas of Interest (please see BAA for more details)

DEVCOM ARL executes intramural and extramural research organized by eleven competencies

that provide the Army with foundational expertise and specialized capabilities grounded in

scientific excellence and driven by unique Army challenges.

The eleven DEVCOM ARL competencies are:

Biological and Biotechnology Sciences

Electromagnetic Spectrum Sciences

Energy Sciences

Humans in Complex Systems

Mechanical Sciences

Military Information Sciences

Network, Cyber, and Computational Sciences

Photonics, Electronics, and Quantum Sciences

Sciences of Extreme Materials

Terminal Effects

Weapons Sciences

https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/344592

For the full list of opportunities under this BAA:

https://cftste.experience.crmforce.mil/arlext/s/arl-opportunities

 

31.7.28 | DOD/ United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM): Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Extramural Biomedical and Human Performance Research and Development (HT9425-23-S-SOC1)

(Pre-proposals/pre-applications may be submitted at any time throughout the 5-year period from the BAA release date to the BAA closing date)

Research Areas of Interest (please see BAA for more details)

1. Damage Control Resuscitation

2. Prolonged Field Care (PFC)

3. Portable Lab Assays and Diagnostics

4. Force Health Protection and Environmental Medicine

5. Brain Health

6. Immune Response

7. Chronic Pain

8. Automation of Systematic Reviews and Metanalysis:

9. Medical Simulation and Training Technologies

10. Human Performance Optimization

11. Canine Medicine and Performance:

Most projects are anticipated to have a total cost at or below $1,500,000 (including indirect costs). Projects that have a total cost higher than $1,500,000 (including Indirect costs) with outstanding scientific merit that meet a critical need may be accepted; however the total cost of these projects are not to exceed $5,000,000.00 (including Indirect costs).

Duration: up to 5 years.

https://globalbiodefense.com/2023/07/29/socom-seeks-development-of-lightweight-ruggedized-biomedical-tools/

https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=349586

 

Foreign - all year round:

 

Rising Tide Foundation: Programs in Libertarian, Social/education, and Cancer Funding

-        Libertarian topics: leadership development, capacity building and training across a range of issues.

-        Social/education topics: projects that promote effective and scalable practices to enhance educational reform.

Funding/duration not specified.

http://www.risingtide-foundation.org/#!grant-programs/c1ugo

 

DFG: Individual Grants Programme

DFG - the Germany research foundation funds German scientists but Israeli partners can be funded as subcontractors.  

http://www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programmes/individual/index.html

 

DFG – German Science Foundation: Research Training Group and International Research Training Groups  

Research Training Groups (comprised of one or more universities) are established to promote young researchers; they are run by 5-10 professors with expertise in any field. There are two program profiles: 1) research: focuses on one main topic; and 2) qualification: enables doctoral researchers to produce independent research findings with international visibility, and simultaneously qualify for domestic and international academic and non-academic job market.

International research training groups are structured doctoral programs run by German universities in conjunction with universities abroad, promoting systematic research cooperation from the partner group.

There is a two-stage proposal process: draft proposal that leads to invitation for full proposal. Funding is for nine years in two 4.5 year segments.

http://www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programmes/coordinated_programmes/research_training_groups/index.html

http://www.dfg.de/formulare/54_05/

 

DFG – German Science Foundation: Grants to Support the Initiation of International Collaboration  

Funds collaborative activities, such as three-month research stays at partner institutions, guest visits, or joint workshops, between international partners.

http://www.dfg.de/en/research_funding/programmes/international_cooperation/initiation_international_collaboration/index.html

http://www.dfg.de/formulare/1_813/1_813_en.pdf

 

Volkswagen Foundation: Off the Beaten Track

Created for projects pursuing a truly extraordinary research design, giving visionary impetus to academia, or depending on the neutrality of a private funder. Within this funding segment the Foundation supports outstanding projects beyond existing funding schemes, disciplinary boundaries, and the mainstream.

Contact Research Authority if planning to submit (overhead).

Application only after prior consultation with Volkswagen!!!

https://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/our-funding-portfolio-at-a-glance/off-the-beaten-track

 

Volkswagen Foundation: Pioneering Research – Exploring the Unknown Unknown

Aim: to support groundbreaking and risky research ideas with high scientific relevance. We are looking for basic research projects that are not dedicated to the already 'known unknown', but that strive to explore the 'unknown unknown' thereby holding the potential for major scientific breakthroughs, but also for failure. 

The main applicant has to be employed a German scientific institution. Foreign scientists are welcome to participate as co-applicants.

Funding: up to 500K Euro for 3 years. (No overhead).

www.volkswagenstiftung.de/en/funding/our-funding-portfolio-at-a-glance/pioneering-research-exploring-the-unknown-unknown

 

Humboldt Foundation  

Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Awards

Awarded to outstanding accomplishments in research, if they are expected to continue producing cutting-edge academic achievements and have a lasting impact beyond their area of specialization. Academics, regardless of their discipline or nationality, may be nominated, provided that they have received their doctoral degree within the past 18 years. Award winners are invited to conduct a research project of their own choosing in Germany in close collaboration with a specialist colleague. Project duration 6-12 months. Award amount is €45,000. Self-nomination is not possible. Nomination processing normally takes up to six months, selection committee meetings are held twice a year – currently at the beginning of spring and in early autumn.

http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/bessel-award.html

Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers

For highly-qualified scientists and scholars from abroad, who completed their doctorates less than 12 years ago to spend extended periods of research (6-18 months; may be divided up into a maximum of three blocks) in Germany. Candidates are expected to have their own, clearly defined research profile. Funding: fellowship of €3,150 per month. The selection committee meets every year in March, July and November.

http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/humboldt-fellowship-experienced.html

Humboldt Research Award

The award is granted in recognition of a researcher's entire achievements to date to academics whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and who are expected to continue producing cutting-edge achievements in the future. Award winners are invited to spend a period of up to one year cooperating on a long-term research project with specialist colleagues at a research institution in Germany. Nominations may be submitted by established academics in Germany or by award winners of the Humboldt Foundation working abroad, provided that the nomination is made jointly with a colleague working in Germany. Direct applications are not accepted. The award is valued at €60,000. Selection Committee meetings are held twice a year – currently at the beginning of spring and in early autumn.

http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/humboldt-award.html

Reimar Lüst Award for International Scholarly and Cultural Exchange

Highly respected humanities scholars and social scientists. For multipliers making exceptional contributions in and through science to the long-term advancement of bilateral relations between Germany and their home countries. Part of the ‘Humboldt Research Award’.

Reimar Lüst Award for International Scholarly and Cultural Exchange - Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation 

 

Gerda Henkel Foundation: Small Grants in Historical Humanities  

The Foundation funds German and foreign academics in the fields of historical humanities. The following fields are supported in particular: History; Prehistory and Early History; Archaeology; Art History; Historic Islamic Studies; Legal History; History of Science. Funding: up to €15K for the Small grants program. Higher amounts can be requested in the Foundation regular program.

https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/

https://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de/en/grants

 

James S. McDonnell Foundation: Collaborative Activity Awards supports research in 3 areas: Bridging Brain, Mind, and Behavior; Complex Systems; and Brain Cancer Research. These awards support study panels, research networks or other ways of pushing work on mind/brain forward outside the usual mechanism of investigator-initiated research proposals. The collaborative award process is not used to support meetings, conferences, etc. 

www.jsmf.org/apply/collaborative/index.htm

 

Microsoft Azure for Research Award Program – Bi-monthly RFPs

Microsoft Research is soliciting proposals for the use of Microsoft Azure in research. We welcome research proposals from any branch of scholarly activity. We review these proposals on the fifteenth of even-numbered months (April, June, August, and so forth). 

http://research.microsoft.com/en-us/projects/azure/default.aspx#award-program

 

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST): Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grants

Applications will be considered on a continuing basis except to the Fire Research lab. Applications may be processed and considered for funding in the current fiscal year or in the next fiscal year, subject to the availability of funds. It is advised to consult with the contact person of each program before submission indicated for the following laboratories:

·       the Material Measurement Laboratory (MML);

·       the Physical Measurement Laboratory (PML);

·       the Engineering Laboratory (EL);

·       Fire Research (FR);

·       the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL);

·       the Communications Technology Laboratory (CTL);

·       the NIST Center for Neutron Research (NCNR);

·       the Center for Nanoscale Science and Technology (CNST);

·       the Special Programs Office (SPO);

·       the Standards Coordination Office (SCO);

·       the International and Academic Affairs Office (IAAO); and

·       the Associate Director for Laboratory Programs (ADLP).

https://www.nist.gov/sites/default/files/documents/2017/05/24/2016-nist-mse-01_amendment_nofo.pdf