Submission Limitations: Emory University may submit only 1 application for this program

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1 National Institutes of Health NIAMS Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Centers (P30) Website: Agency Deadline: February 1, 2012 (Letters of Intent); March 1, 2012 (Full Applications) Submission Limitations: Emory University may submit only 1 application for this program their proposed projects (not to exceed 2 pages) and an NIH-style biosketch to Holly Sommers via (hsomme2@emory.edu) by no later than the internal deadline above for consideration. Please put NIH NIAMS P30 Applicant Name in the subject line of the . Please note that written reviews or summary statements from the internal The National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) invites applications for Research Core Centers (P30s) in rheumatic diseases. The Rheumatic Diseases Research Core Centers (RDCCs) will provide shared facilities and services to groups of established, currently funded investigators addressing scientific problems in rheumatic diseases, in order to improve efficiency, accelerate the pace of research, and ensure greater productivity. Research in rheumatic diseases is at a stage where a number of areas are making broad advances that can be effectively fostered by research Core Centers. Examples of these areas include, but are not limited to: Mechanisms of autoimmunity underlying rheumatic diseases, including animal models and defined clinical populations. This also includes identification of environmental factors which contribute to development of rheumatic diseases. Genetic basis of rheumatic diseases and their manifestations, including animal models, defined clinical populations, and genome-wide association studies. Mechanisms underlying organ damage in rheumatic diseases, including inflammatory processes. Identification of new risk factors and biomarkers and development of technological approaches to evaluate them in order to predict disease susceptibility pre-clinically and/or more reliably.

2 The choice of a research area(s) upon which the RDCC would focus is made by the investigators. In addition to providing services and resources to facilitate independently funded research projects, the Core Centers are encouraged to enhance the research environment and promote synergistic collaborations among the Center Investigators (the investigators of the research base). Scientific core personnel should help to educate the Center Investigators in the capabilities and limitations of the technologies employed by the scientific cores. Core personnel should be involved with the investigators in designing the experiments and interpreting the results. The technologies of the cores should not only evolve with the science conducted by the Center Investigators, but the cores should help to drive the science with increasingly sophisticated and powerful technologies. Award periods up to 5 years with direct costs up to $400,000 per year may be requested. For full information, please see the website noted above. National Institutes of Health NIDDK Diabetes Research Center (P30) Website: Agency Deadline: January 31, 2012 (Letters of Intent); February 29, 2012 (Full Applications) Submission Limitations: Emory University may submit only 1 application for this program their proposed projects (not to exceed 2 pages) and an NIH-style biosketch to Holly Sommers via (hsomme2@emory.edu) by no later than the internal deadline above for consideration. Please put NIH NIDDK P30 Applicant Name in the subject line

3 of the . Please note that written reviews or summary statements from the internal This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications for Diabetes Research Centers, formerly named Diabetes Endocrinology Research Centers (DERCs) and Diabetes Research and Training Centers (DRTCs). Diabetes Research Centers are designed to support and enhance the national research effort in diabetes and related endocrine and metabolic diseases. Diabetes Research Centers support three primary research-related activities: Research Core services, a Pilot and Feasibility (P&F) program, and an Enrichment program. All activities pursued by Diabetes Research Centers are designed to enhance the efficiency, productivity, effectiveness and multidisciplinary nature of research in Diabetes Research Center topic areas. The NIDDK Diabetes Centers program in 2011 consists of 16 Centers each located at outstanding research institutions with documented programs of research excellence in diabetes, endocrine and metabolic diseases. Information about the NIDDK Diabetes Research Centers may be found at the following URL: The prevalence of diabetes mellitus in the United States is reaching epidemic proportions and accounts for a huge national burden of morbidity, mortality, and health care expenditures. The mission of the Diabetes Centers is to serve as a key component of the NIDDK-supported research effort to develop new therapies and improve the health of Americans with, or at risk for, diabetes and related endocrine and metabolic disorders. The Centers promote new discoveries and enhance scientific progress through support of cutting-edge basic and clinical research related to the etiology and complications of diabetes, with the goal of rapidly translating research findings into novel strategies for the prevention, treatment and cure of diabetes and related conditions. To accomplish this mission, the Diabetes Research Centers: Create an environment that supports important and innovative research; Raise awareness and interest in fundamental and clinical diabetes research at their institutions as well as locally, regionally, and nationally; Enhance diabetes research education and training opportunities for patients, students, scientists, and clinicians; Attract and retain early stage investigators and investigators new to diabetes research; Provide core services that leverage funding and unique expertise; Foster interdisciplinary collaborations, especially in the emerging areas of research, to catalyze new ideas and scientific approaches; Promote the translation of scientific discoveries from bench to bedside to community to improve public health.

4 For full information, including anticipated duration and budget amounts, please see the website noted above. National Science Foundation Ethics Education in Science and Engineering (EESE) Website: Agency Deadline: March 1, 2012 Submission Limitations: Emory University may submit only 1 proposal as the lead organization. their proposed projects (not to exceed 2 pages) and an NSF-style biosketch to Holly Sommers via (hsomme2@emory.edu) by no later than the Internal Deadline noted above for consideration. Please put NSF EESE Applicant Name in the subject line of the . Please note that written reviews or summary statements from the internal The Ethics Education in Science and Engineering (EESE) program aims to deepen the understanding of ethical dilemmas in science and engineering, and provide cutting edge, effective research and educational materials to train the next generation of scientists and engineers. The EESE program accepts proposals for innovative research and educational projects to improve ethics education in all of the fields of science and engineering that NSF supports, including within interdisciplinary, inter-institutional and international contexts. Proposals must focus on improving ethics education for graduate students in those fields or on developing summer post-baccalaureate ethicseducation activities or other activities that transition students from undergraduate to graduate education. The Principal Investigator team should be truly multi-disciplinary, and involve people with different disciplinary backgrounds.

5 The program will entertain proposals in graduate ethics education in science and engineering generally and will continue to support exploration of new ethical questions in engineering, biology, computer science, and other fields. Proposals should contribute to a theory of ethics education in science and engineeringone that addresses the individual motivators, societal incentives, and cultural beliefs that lead to ethical dilemmas. Many forms of expertise (e.g. philosophy, social science, engineering, life sciences) have contributed to the study of ethics in science and engineering. This diverse and often separate research provides an important empirical base that researchers can use to develop a theoretical approach to ethics education. The EESE program welcomes proposals that aim to contribute to theory building as part of the proposed research or education project. Estimated program budget, number of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds. The maximum award amount is $300,000. Collaborative proposals for the purpose of disseminating best practices in graduate ethics education will be eligible for a maximum award amount of $400,000 (for example, projects that include partnerships between universities and scientific or engineering societies to distribute curriculum and/or research findings). The maximum award duration is 36 months. Please see the NSF Program Announcement for full information.