www.billtong.us CSUPERB Workshop Research Funding from the Department of Defense CSU Biotechnology Symposium Santa Clara, CA January 8, 2015 Bill Tong Distinguished Professor and Chair Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, San Diego State 1
Some of my research areas: Ultrasensitive Nonlinear Laser Detection Methods High Resolution Detection of Isotopes Native Label-Free Detection of Biomarkers Chemical and Bio Sensors, Lab-on-a-Chip Art and Cultural Heritage, Authentication, Exploration Funding and/or study sections/panels served: NIH (R01) NSF Army Research Office Department of Homeland Security DARPA Lockheed Martin Johnson and Johnson Beckman Agilent/Varian www.billtong.us 2
www.billtong.us Army ARO Army ARL http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=8 Some Program Grants: Research and Education Program for Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority-Serving Institutions (HBCU/MI) Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP) Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative (MURI) Short-term Innovative Research (STIR) Program Young Investigator Program (YIP) Presidential Early Career Award For Scientists And Engineers (PECASE) Conference and Symposia Grants STEM Army Educational Outreach Program (AEOP) High School Apprenticeship Program (HSAP) Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship Program (URAP) National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (NDSEG) 3
Army ARO Army ARL http://www.arl.army.mil/www/default.cfm?page=8 www.billtong.us Some Research Grants: Defense Forensics & Biometrics Agency ARL Core Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Scientific Research (164-page PDF) ARO Section of the ARL Core Broad Agency Announcement for Basic and Applied Scientific Research (91-page PDF) SBIR STTR Some Areas: Mechanical Sciences Environmental Sciences Mathematics Electronics Computing Science Physics Chemical Sciences Life Sciences Materials Science Network Science 4
www.billtong.us Office of Naval Research http://www.onr.navy.mil/en/contracts-grants/funding-opportunities/broad-agency-announcements.aspx Some Topics: Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellowship (NSSEFF) Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics Education, Outreach and Workforce Program Applied Research in Quantum Information Science Solid State, High Power Laser Weapon System Demonstrator (LWSD) Design, Development and Demonstration for Surface Navy Target Processing Data 5
www.billtong.us Some Topics: grants.gov http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/search-grants.html Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative AFRL Research Collaboration Program Sensor Innovative Research Structural Materials Open/Open BAA Program Power and Thermal Management Technology Development Bioeffects Assessments to Prevent Airman Degradation and for Augmenting Performance 6
www.billtong.us Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency www.darpa.mil/ http://www.darpa.mil/opportunities/solicitations/darpa_solicitations.aspx DARPA Divisions (or Offices): Biological Technologies Office Defense Sciences Office Information Innovation Office Microsystems Technology Office Strategic Technology Office Tactical Technology Office 7
DHS www.billtong.us https://www.hsuniversityprograms.org/funding-opportunities/dhs-releases-long-rangebroad-agency-announcement-open-until-dec-2018/ DHS Science and Technology Directorate 85 topic areas for the following divisions: Chemical and Biological Defense Explosives Countermeasures Cyber Security Border and Maritime Security First Responder Group Office of Standards Resilient Systems Division 8
SBIR and STTR Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Small business to engage in Federal R&D with potential for commercialization Set aside 2.5% of the extramural research budget for all agencies with a budget greater than $100M/year Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Cooperative R&D between small businesses and U.S. research institutions with potential for commercialization. Set aside 0.3% of the extramural research budget for all agencies with a budget greater than $1B/year 9 Source: Small Business Administration
Agency SBIR STTR DOD $1.1 B $140 M HHS $640 M $75 M NASA $120 M $15 M DOE $140 M $15 M NSF $100 M $20 M DHS $20 M USDA $15 M DOC $10 M ED $10 M EPA $5 M DOT $5 M TOTAL $2.15 B $250 M (FY 2009) 10 Source: Small Business Administration
STTR Eligibility For-profit small business (<500) based in the U.S. Formal cooperative research and development effort Minimum 40% by small business Minimum 30% by U.S. research institution University or other non-profit research organization Federal research and development center Intellectual Property Agreement Allocation of rights in intellectual property and rights to carry out Follow-on R&D and commercialization effort 11 Source: Small Business Administration
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www.billtong.us Things to remember when submitting grants Call the grant administrators in Wash DC Invite them to visit your campus Must be easy to read quickly (not too crowded) Make it easy for panelists to find things quickly Abstract Most circulated part - more people read this part Budget Pages Realistic and within limits Justification for all line items Indirect, F&A (for your own company) Scientific merit first, budget last Timeline and Milestones Clear and realistic Facilities and Institutional Support 13
www.billtong.us Bad News? Don t take it personally Don t let some reviewer comments affect your future plans Got thick skin? Rebut respectfully. Do not attack previous reviewers. Keep resubmitting as many times as allowed Write a new application Your batting average will be better than those of Tony Gwynn and Ted Williams 1986-2005 William G. Tong 14
Novel ideas Risky vs. Revolutionary vs. Leapfrog advantages vs. Digging new holes vs. Routine Evolutionary Incremental improvements Filling someone else s holes Discuss your ideas with colleagues you trust Your hot idea might be routinely available elsewhere www.billtong.us Things to remember when submitting grants Get yourself invited to review proposals for federal agencies Get to know big defense contractors (Lockheed Martin, SAIC) Will need them to get big DoD grants, e.g., DARPA Or build your own company (this is for another workshop) 15
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