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Knowledge for Change: 2022 Call for Proposals and Application Procedures

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The 2022 Call for Proposals (CFP) for the Knowledge for Change Umbrella Program (KCP) Phase IV is now open. The KCP aims at promoting evidence-based policy development in support of poverty reduction and shared prosperity by delivering high-impact, policy-relevant research and knowledge products. Since the commencement of its operation in 2002, the KCP has supported more than 360 projects on research, data, and analytics, with total funding of US$72 million. The following are the KCP’s main goals:

• Original Research : produce rigorous and relevant fundamental research in support of evidence-based policy making in international development, anticipating future needs and knowledge gaps as well as responding to current policy challenges.
• Operational Relevance : support World Bank Group country operations in the design, implementation, evaluation, and modification of development interventions in an effective and efficient manner.
• Open Knowledge : maximize the impact of research and data by making knowledge accessible and actionable, particularly through partnerships and capacity-building activities.

The KCP launched its fourth phase in late 2020, with an objective to carry out activities related to research, data, and analytics around the following IDA special themes:

• Jobs and economic transformation
• Fragility, conflict, and violence
• Climate change
• Gender and development
• Governance and institutions
• Cross-cutting issues: debt and financial fragility; human capital; disability; and technology

I) Window 1: Advancing KCP’s goals — open call

• This window will fund proposals that advance KCP’s goals in general, with priorities given to proposals addressing the following four thematic areas: a) debt and financial fragility, b) human capital, c) governance and institutions, and d) technology.
• The range of award amount will be between $50,000 to $200,000 per project .
• The proposal template can be found here .
• Project duration must be ≤ 24 months, and extensions will only be granted on an exceptional basis.

II) Window 2: Advancing KCP’s goals through a spatial lens focused on economic geography of growth and development at the subnational level

• Proposals under Window 2 should fill research and data gaps in issues related to the geography of growth and development, particularly around income and welfare differences at the subnational level. Proposed activities should focus on exploring subnational development issues that may inject more spatial awareness into the observation of drivers of growth and disparities and the design of development interventions.
• Window 2 will fund both programmatic grant proposals and small grant proposals.
• Please refer to the Appendix for more details on proposals to be funded under Window 2

Programmatic grant proposals under Window 2:

• Programmatic grants will fund larger proposals addressing an integrated and highly related set of issues with a longer time frame.
• The range of award amount will be between $200,000 to $1 million per project .
• Note that there is a two-stage process for the application of programmatic grants. First, a short concept note (≤ three pages) will be required. Then, task team leaders (TTLs) whose concept notes pass the pre-screening will be invited to submit full proposals.
• The template for the concept note can be found here , and the template for the full proposal can be found here .
• Project duration must be ≤ 36 months, and extensions will not be granted.

Small grant proposals under Window 2:

• Small grants will fund well-defined research or data projects addressing a specific question.
• Project duration must be ≤ 24 months, and extensions will only be granted on an exceptional basis. 
• Main activities of the proposed projects should concern fundamental original knowledge generation and dissemination, support at least one of the KCP goals, and contribute to the achievement of at least one of the IDA thematic priorities outlined in the KCP IV Concept Note . Projects may include components of data collection, empirical analysis, or theoretical modelling.
• Collaboration among staff across the WBG is strongly encouraged. The CFP invites proposals submitted by DEC staff, and joint proposals submitted by DEC staff in conjunction with colleagues working in other parts of the WBG. In the case of joint proposals, the ADM TTL must be a DEC staff.
• Grants from this CFP are for Bank Executed Activities (BETF). The funds may be used to finance the variable costs of research, such as data collection, research assistance, fieldwork-related travel expenses, and dissemination. Funds can also be used to fund World Bank regular staff time, consultant fees (when engaging external contributors), and local capacity building efforts.  All purchases of goods and services (including when engaging external vendors) must follow applicable Bank procedures. 

KCP emphasizes research and analytical rigor (the “Knowledge” part of KCP) as well as policy impact inside the World Bank and beyond (the “Change” part of KCP). In particular, four criteria are applied in the assessment process:

• Quality. Successful research proposals need to be assessed as being of high quality, meaning that the proposed activity will use a rigorous analytical approach to yield valid results and reliable evidence that represent the creation of new knowledge, including primary data, for development that advances the knowledge frontier.
• Relevance and policy impact . Successful proposals need to demonstrate policy relevance and value added, relative to existing academic literature as well as other work being done in the World Bank, and alignment with priority themes. This includes research on current policy priorities as well as forward-looking research on emerging policy issues that arise in a rapidly changing economic environment. 
• Communication . To ensure continued impact, proposals should include plans for communication and internal and external knowledge dissemination activities, including plans for proper documentation, archiving, and sharing of relevant data and code produced during the project for replicability purposes.
• Country participation and partnerships . Where relevant, proposals should document plans for country participation, involvement of local researchers or institutions from developing countries, and steps to ensure that the program strengthens local capacity. 
• Window 1: Full proposals are due on June 3, 2022.
• Window 2: Concept notes are due on April 29, 2022 for those seeking programmatic grants. Teams who are advancing to the full proposal stage will be notified during the week of May 9, 2022. Note that concept notes are NOT required for projects seeking small grants under Window 2. All full proposals are due on June 3, 2022.
• All concept notes and full proposals should be sent to the KCP Program Management Unit (PMU) [email protected]
• Window 1: the full proposal  
• Window 2: the concept note and the full proposal  
• Proposal clearance prior to submission: Prior to the concept note and proposal submission, TTLs must obtain clearance from i) reporting Unit Manager, and ii) respective DEC Head of Department. The clearance email from the relevant DEC Department Director should be included in the proposal package. 
• External Reviews : All full proposals will go through a round of review by independent subject matter experts from outside DEC, who will rate and provide comments on the i) quality and ii) relevance and policy impact of the proposals.
• Decision Meeting of the Internal Management Committee (IMC): The IMC will hold a decision meeting in late July to review, discuss and select the proposals that will be awarded KCP grants, based on the ratings, comments, and recommendations from the reviewers, operational relevance, as well as the World Bank and DEC’s strategic priorities. Decisions will be made on an “up-or-down” basis, i.e., the entire proposal will or will not be approved – the IMC will not adjust the amount of the grant.
• Notification of Awardees: The KCP PMU will notify all TTLs regarding the selection result in late July/early August of 2022. TTLs should plan for projects to start in the fall of 2022. 

KCP IV recently completed its second round of the call for proposals, and 15 new projects were approved. This round of the call for proposals was conducted under two windows: window 1: advancing KCP’s goals—open call, and window 2: subnational development. Eleven projects were approved for funding under window 1, for a total amount of $1.8 million. Four projects (including three programmatic grants and one small grant) have been approved for funding under window 2, for a total amount of $2.4 million. These selected projects cover seven broad themes: (i) jobs and economic transformation; (ii) fragility, conflict, and violence; (iii) gender and development; (iv) governance and institutions; (v) debt and financial fragility; (vi) human capital; and (vii) technology.

Click to read a brief introduction to these fifteen newly awarded projects. 

♦ Window 1: full Proposa l

♦ Window 2:  Concept Note  |  Full Proposal

♦ KCP 2022 CFP procedure document

♦ Appendix — research directions under Window 2

♦ KCP IV Concept Note

♦  KCP Website

♦  List of approved projects from previous CFPs

♦ Questions? Email KCP Program Manager Kerina Wang , or KCP PMU .

What’s Included: Research Proposal Template

Our free dissertation/thesis proposal template covers the core essential ingredients for a strong research proposal. It includes clear explanations of what you need to address in each section, as well as straightforward examples and links to further resources.

The research proposal template covers the following core elements:

• Introduction & background (including the research problem)
• Literature review
• Research design / methodology
• Project plan , resource requirements and risk management

The cleanly-formatted Google Doc can be downloaded as a fully editable MS Word Document (DOCX format), so you can use it as-is or convert it to LaTeX.

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Research Proposal Template FAQS

What types of research proposals can this template be used for.

The proposal template follows the standard format for academic research projects, which means it will be suitable for the vast majority of dissertations and theses (especially those within the sciences), whether they are qualitative or quantitative in terms of design.

Keep in mind that the exact requirements for the introduction chapter/section will vary between universities and degree programs. These are typically minor, but it’s always a good idea to double-check your university’s requirements before you finalise your structure.

Is this template for an undergrad, Master or PhD-level proposal?

This template can be used for a research project at any level of study. Doctoral-level projects typically require the research proposal to be more extensive/comprehensive, but the structure will typically remain the same.

How long should my research proposal be?

The length of a research proposal varies by institution and subject, but as a ballpark, it’s usually between 1,500 and 3,000 words.

To be safe, it’s best to check with your university if they have any preferences or requirements in terms of minimum and maximum word count for the research propsal.

How detailed should the methodology of the proposal be?

You don’t need to go into the fine details of your methodology, but this section should be detailed enough to demonstrate that your research approach is feasible and will address your research questions effectively. Be sure to include your intended methods for data collection and analysis.

Can I include preliminary data or pilot study results in my proposal?

Generally, yes. This can strengthen your proposal by demonstrating the feasibility of your research. However, make sure that your pilot study is approved by your university before collecting any data.

Can I share this template with my friends/colleagues?

Yes, you’re welcome to share this template in its original format (no editing allowed). If you want to post about it on your blog or social media, we kindly request that you reference this page as your source.

What format is the template (DOC, PDF, PPT, etc.)?

The research proposal template is provided as a Google Doc. You can download it in MS Word format or make a copy to your Google Drive. You’re also welcome to convert it to whatever format works best for you, such as LaTeX or PDF.

Do you have templates for the other chapters?

Yes, we do. We are constantly developing our collection of free resources to help students complete their dissertations and theses. You can view all of our template resources here .

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Further Resources: Proposal Writing

The template provides step-by-step guidance for each section of your research proposal, but if you’d like to learn more about how to write up a high-quality research proposal, check out the rest of our free proposal-related resources:

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Call for Proposals: 2022 HSCI Diabetes Program Pilot Grants - 'Learning from cancer immunology to cure autoimmune diabetes'

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2022 HSCI DIABETES PROGRAM PILOT GRANTS

'Learning from cancer immunology to cure autoimmune diabetes'

AWARD AMOUNT

Up to $100,000 per year per lab for up to two years

POSTED DATE

December 6, 2021

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION

January 28, 2022

ANTICIPATED AWARD DATE

April 1, 2022

The Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) Diabetes Program invites applications for pilot grant funding. The purpose of this call for applications is to fund innovative projects rooted in our understanding of tumor-immune interactions to avert the immune attack on pancreatic islet cells that underlies type 1 diabetes. A particular focus of the Diabetes Program lies in developing solutions that will enable the transplantation of stem cell-derived islet cells into patients with autoimmune diabetes. Approaches of interest include – but are not limited to – novel immune interventions to regulate or eliminate autoreactive T lymphocytes, interventions to modify local antigen presentation, and genetic manipulations of stem cell-derived islet cells to protect them against allo- and autoimmunity. Collaborative proposals are welcome, particulary where one of the labs has expertise in diabetes research. The HSCI diabetes Program intends to award up to two grants as a result of this call for proposals.

Any pilot grants awarded during this cycle will be funded at up to $100,000 in total annual costs (including indirect costs, maximum 20% of total direct costs) for each participating lab, for a period of up to two years.

All proposals will be reviewed by members of the HSCI Diabetes Program and/or the HSCI Executive Committee. The HSCI reserves the right to not award any pilot grants as a result of this call for proposals.

Application Due Date: January 28, 2022

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

All researchers with “Principal Investigator” status who are located within either Harvard University or one of its hospital affiliates are welcome to apply. Early-career researchers or researchers who have recently shifted their focus to areas within stem cell and regenerative biology are especially encouraged to apply. For applications from two collaborating labs, at least one of the labs must already be affiliated with the HSCI, and both labs must be located at either Harvard University or one of its hospital affiliates. In order to be awarded an HSCI pilot grant, investigators must meet all of the following criteria (as verified by a research/finance administrator at each investigator’s home institution):

• Have Principal Investigator status at their home institution

• Have independent laboratory space assigned to them in their own name (i.e. not assigned space via another investigator)

• Have independent funding sources in their own name (i.e. start-up funds or sponsored awards)

• Have any necessary approvals for proposed research in place no later than April 1, 2022.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS AND GUIDELINES

All proposals submitted in response to this call for proposals must contain the following components, each of which must include the enumerated elements:

1. Proposal Title & Abstract (1 pg. max.)

1.1. Proposal title, PI(s) name(s), PI(s) home institution(s)

1.2. Abstract (lay-oriented language, 2,500 characters, incl. spaces, max.)

2. Research Proposal (3pgs. max., with pages numbered)

2.1. Background/Rationale

2.2. Specific research aims

2.3. Preliminary studies (if applicable)

2.4. Anticipated research milestones

* Pages listing references do NOT count against 3 pg. limit

3. Annual Budget Pages

3.1. Total annual costs may not exceed $100,000 per lab for up to two years

3.2. Indirect costs may not exceed 20% of total direct costs 3.3. Submit separate budgets which show the amount of funding called for each PI, whether PIs

have different home institutions or not

* Equipment is not allowed on HSCI seed grants

* Travel may not exceed $1k

* HSCI budget template strongly encouraged (template available upon request)

4. Budget Justification (1 pg. max.)

4.1. Justify all proposed budget items at the line-item level of detail

4.2. Describe effort committed by all personnel on budget, even if no salary called

4.3. PI is required to commit effort on the project

5. PI Biosketches (4 pgs. max. per biosketch)

5.1. NIH format

5.2. List recent financial support, indicate if directly applicable to the proposed project

5.3. May include up to 10 listings of recent/relevant publications

6. Letter of Institutional Review & Approval 6.1. Must be signed by an authorized institutional representative (as determined by investigator’s home institution’s policies for research proposal submission) as confirmation that the home institution has reviewed and approved the research and budget * For a proposal in which PIs have different home institutions, a letter from each institution is required

7. Appendices (optional)

7.1. One copy each of no more than two relevant publications may be attached to the proposal

SUBMISSION PROCESS

The 2022 HSCI Diabetes Program Pilot Grant application can be found at:

https://hsci.formstack.com/forms/2022_diabetes_program

Applicants must complete the online application by the submission deadline.

- Complete all required fields

- Upload all proposal documents in PDF format

- Proposal components should be ordered according to the order listed above

- Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on Friday, January 28, 2022.

- You will receive an email confirmation of your submission; save this email for your records

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed by members of the HSCI Diabetes Program and HSCI Executive Committee in February 2022, and all applicants will be notified of the outcome of the review process in mid-March. Successful applicants will be issued a pilot grant with a funding start date of April 1, 2022. Project period is for April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2023 for one year durations and April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2024 for two year durations.

REVIEW CRITERIA

The goal of the HSCI Diabetes Program is to improve human health by supporting basic, translational, or clinical work that will support or facilitate a therapy for type 1 diabetes. Factors for reviewers’ consideration include: scientific quality, relevance to the HSCI Diabetes Program mission, career development and recruitment/retention, value for money, potential to promote collaboration within the HSCI community, and regulatory issues.

The HSCI Executive Committee will evaluate proposals primarily for their potential to advance these goals. However, the HSCI will also consider the potential of the proposal to secure funding from other sources as-is, and/or the potential of the proposed research, if successful, to secure follow-on funding from public, philanthropic, or commercial sources.

Questions about the HSCI DiabetesProgram may be addressed to Robert Perez, HSCI Grants Officer, at [email protected] .

Thank you for your interest in the HSCI Diabetes Program.

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Call for Research Project Proposals 2022-23

In 2018 the hellenic observatory launched an exciting research initiative to further fulfil and develop its mission and study of contemporary greece in the field of the social sciences. the programme became possible due to new funding granted for the specific purpose of furthering the hellenic observatory’s research agenda. the hellenic observatory would like to acknowledge grateful and sincere thanks to the a.c. laskaridis charitable foundation (aclcf) and dr vassili g. apostolopoulos for the provision of funding for this purpose. , research themes & level of awards.

The LSE’s Hellenic Observatory (HO) announced a new round of research project funding on January 2022. In line with the HO’s mission to promote high-quality social science research on contemporary Greece, this round of the scheme would fund up to three projects on three Research Themes (see below). Under each of these themes, applicants could submit proposals lasting 24 months (with a budget of up to GBP£20,000) or 12 months (with a budget of up to GBP£8,000). The HO reserves the right to adjust the length and level of any award.

The Hellenic Observatory would like to acknowledge grateful and sincere thanks to the A.C. Laskaridis Charitable Foundation (ACLCF) and Dr Vassili G. Apostolopoulos for the provision of funding for this Research Call. 

Applications were invited for projects that address one of the following Themes:

Political and Social Mobilisation in Greece in Response to the ‘Migration Crisis’

Over the last decade, Greece has witnessed exceptionally high numbers of migrants entering the country as refugees or asylum-seekers. This has represented something of a systemic-shock, as successive governments, wider society, and the European Union have struggled to manage and accommodate the flows of people.  Developments have seen great shifts in the migration landscape, whether this is related to refugee reception, migrant integration or the control of borders and migration deterrence. This has encouraged the proliferation and diversification of actors, actions, and mobilization processes involved in migration. The HO invited projects that aim to examine these developments by exploring how migration-focused mobilization is related to wider political dynamics. We invited research projects that would explore one or more of the following issues:

• Variations in the levels or types and impacts of mobilisations between locations (e.g. across similar local communities facing comparable challenges; or similarities in mobilisations across different areas)
• The nature and impact of such mobilisation across Greece and its implications for wider political and/or social engagement
• Linkages between local, national and EU mobilisations and the significance of such linkages for social and/or political activity within Greece

There was no expectation that applicants should necessarily address more than one of these issues. The research question and its significance should be clearly elaborated. There was no preferred methodology, and we invited project proposals that would be framed within one or more social science disciplines. Projects were expected to contribute to conceptual understanding, enabling cross-references to be made to wider literatures and other empirical studies.

Vaccine Hesitancy and Opposition to Lockdowns in Greece

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to social and political polarisation with regard to the measures adopted to curtail it. In Greece a minority of the population has adopted positions opposing lockdowns, face covering mandates and vaccines.

We invited research projects that would analyse the factors underpinning such beliefs in the Greek context, exploring one or more of the following issues:

• The levels of trust in relevant public institutions and their leaders
• The structuring effects of medical literacy and of medical culture in Greece
• The proliferation and impact of conspiracy theories and the role of the (social) media
• The influence of religious beliefs and of religious authorities
• Linkages between domestic and international networks and the significance of such linkages in Greece

There was no expectation that applicants should necessarily address more than one of these dimensions. The research question and its significance should be clearly elaborated. There was no preferred methodology, and we invited project proposals that are framed within one or more social science disciplines. Projects were expected to contribute to conceptual understanding, enabling cross-references to be made to wider literatures and other empirical studies.

Effects of the Pandemic on Vulnerable Populations in Greece

The COVID-19 pandemic and the measures imposed to tame it created unprecedented personal and professional disruptions and uncertainty to individuals and households in Greece and globally. While these measures were seemingly horizontal, their effects on different groups of individuals and segments of society may have been variable and asymmetric. 

We invited research projects that examine the short- and long-term effects of the pandemic and lockdowns on a range of aspects relating to the health (mental and/or physical), financial (incomes, risk of poverty, etc) and labour market position (job stability, career trajectories, etc) of more vulnerable populations, including the elderly; women, mothers, and other caretakers; individuals with disabilities or poor health; people from ethnic or other minority groups; the low-skilled; and critical workers.

There was no expectation that applicants must necessarily address all of these issues. The research question and its significance should be clearly elaborated. There was no preferred methodology, and we invited project proposals that are framed within one or more social science disciplines. Projects were expected to contribute to conceptual understanding, enabling cross-references to be made to wider literatures and other empirical studies.

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Eligibility and procedure.

The Call was open to researchers with a university affiliation, who hold a doctorate (PhD degree) and normally have at least two years of post-doctoral research experience. This criterion does not apply to the research assistants appointed to the project.

Applications from groups of researchers were also eligible. The PI and lead members must fulfil the eligibility criteria.

Applicants who have previously been awarded funding from the Hellenic Observatory’s research calls could not reapply in the same academic year that the previous project finished.

Applications were limited to one application per person/group each year.

How to apply

Proposals were submitted electronically in Word format to  [email protected]  

Proposals should not be longer than 2,500 words (Calibri font, size 11, justified alignment, 2cm margins, single spaced). Proposals have to address the five evaluation criteria laid out in the Selection Process below and to be structured under the following sub-headings:

• Summary: project title, name of the PI (and other lead researchers together with a structure of the team and the allocation of tasks across its members), start and end dates, total budget figure
• Research objectives and project outline (including literature review)
• Methodology
• Planned Publications (other than the Policy Brief and the Research Paper- see  Deliverables  below): format, content, publisher, date of submission
• Annex 1: Personnel (including short biographies). Full CV’s should be attached as separate documents together with a listing of cited references.
• Annex 2: Detailed Budget - see  Budget  below. Please complete the  Excel budget template provided .

The budget should justify the costs identified for the project. Eligible costs include salaries, travel, research assistance, impact and knowledge exchange, and publications, in so far as they can be accepted as essential parts of the proposed research. Overhead costs of up to 15% of the total budget are allowed, but these should be included in the budget. The selection committee has the right to request additional information regarding budget costs and to award a smaller amount than the one requested or advertised. Awards must be used solely for the purposes set out in the application. An amount of up to 20% of the total budget can be transferred between budget headings without reference to the Hellenic Observatory. Requests for budget transfers in excess of this amount should be addressed to the Hellenic Observatory.

Selection Process

Proposals would be selected by the Hellenic Observatory and members of the Research Advisory Group according to the following criteria:

• Originality, significance, rigour and impact of the research
• Evidence that the individuals involved have the capacity to execute the proposed project and deliver on stated outcomes
• Contribution towards policy-relevant challenges facing Greece 
• Value for money
• Compatibility of the research with the broader work of the Hellenic Observatory

The Hellenic Observatory and the Research Advisory Group are solely responsible for approving the eligibility of applications and reserve the right to request additional information from the applicants. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to participate in a video interview. In all cases, the decisions of the Hellenic Observatory and the Research Advisory Group will be final. The Hellenic Observatory and the Research Advisory Group reserve the right not to make any awards or to adjust the number of awards they make.

Deliverables

The successful researcher / research team is required to provide:

• Progress Report: A Progress Report of up to 2,000 words (after 6 months where project run is 12 months and after 12 months where project run is 24 months)
• Policy Brief: A Policy Brief of 2,000 words at the end of the project
• Final Research Paper: A Final Research Paper of up to 10,000 words at the end of the project
• Other: Scholarly publications and publications in other outlets, stemming from the research project (this will be a significant criterion for the evaluation of the applications submitted)

The researcher / or research team is obliged to give full acknowledgement to the Hellenic Observatory in all publicity and outputs related to the project, copies of which should be sent to the Hellenic Observatory. The Hellenic Observatory also retains the right to publicise a summary of the results, with full acknowledgement to the authors of the research, on its website and in its other publicity outlets.

Award of Funds

A collaboration agreement between LSE and the institution of the PI of each selected research project will be set up. All agreements should be signed by all parties by the beginning of September 2022. The successful applicant(s) must provide a relevant research account at their host institution for the transfer of the grant.

Funds will be transferred in two equal instalments - the first on commencement of the project and the second on completion of the defined outputs to the satisfaction of the Hellenic Observatory.

Application Deadline                     29 April 2022 (23.59 GMT)

Successful Projects advised        July 2022

Contracts drawn up                      July - August 2022

Project Commencement              1 September 2022

Applications and Enquiries

Enquiries and proposals were submitted electronically in Word format to  [email protected]  by 29 April 2022 (23.59 GMT). All applicants should have received a confirmation email upon receipt of their proposal.

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Deadline: November 15, 2024

The Upstream Research Center, co-led by Stanford, UC Davis, and UCSF, is pleased to release the third round of requests for pilot proposals. Upstream is awarding up to $75,000 each for three impact-focused research projects to reduce cancer inequities due to structural and social determinants, including, but not limited to, structural racism, poverty, income inequality, climate change, food insecurity, social isolation, and/or housing insecurity. Projects must focus on research relevant to exposures experienced in persistent poverty areas in Northern California.

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• Awards will be granted for one year and up to $75,000 in direct costs..
• We anticipate making three awards. At least one award will support preparation for an intervention study.
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Visit https://med.stanford.edu/UPSTREAM/pilot-grants.html for more information and to register for the info session.

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Related to the themes eo for managing water scarcity and safeguarding food security in africa, introduction, call for research proposals, research topics.

Water scarcity and food security are the main themes of the EO AFRICA R&D Facility’s Research Calls. The present call aims at addressing research topics related to the modelling and monitoring of environmental processes . Proposals in the following topics are encouraged to apply:

• EO contribution to hydrological forecast
• Runoff and river discharge
• Regional evapotranspiration and hydrological stresses
• Irrigation demand
• Crop development and yield forecast
• EO support of precision farming
• Forest and rangeland processes
• Ocean/coastal processes related to food resources

Application Criteria

Project proposals shall meet the following criteria:

• The project must be proposed by two scientists representing a collaborative partnership of one African and one European research entity (e.g., institute, laboratory, university). The co-principal investigators should possess a PhD degree relevant to the topics of the call or should be in the process of obtaining it as a PhD candidate.
• Project teams may include more researchers.
• Projects should be completed within 12 months .
• Project proposals should focus on one or more of the research topics of the call.
• Each proposal is expected to have a research plan for the scientific cooperation of the African and European partners to develop an innovative EO algorithm or workflow, preferably as an open-source interactive notebook (e.g., Jupyter Notebook).
• The proposal should explain how the work will be shared among the partners, including the roles of project team members and their expected contributions.
• The proposed research can be linked to an ongoing (collaborative) project of the partners. Therefore, the proposal can present activities that would aim to expand further ongoing research work.
• Research plan should be accompanied by a detailed budget, including anticipated cost items related to the research project.
• Proposed budget cannot include ICT resources for computing purposes (e.g., servers), as such resources will be provided by the Network of Resources of the ESA separately.
• Both partners have equal rights on the budget, so its allocation must be decided in a full agreement. Nevertheless, due to the governing regulations, the European partner should administer the budget.
• The Innovation Lab of the EO AFRICA R&D Facility should be used for the development of the algorithm/workflow, as well as other analyses and computations. Commercial use of the resources is not allowed.
• The developed algorithm/workflow should utilise EO data from ESA missions , such as Sentinel. Third-party data can also be utilised. The use of analysis-ready data and EO data services is encouraged.
• The developed algorithm/workflow and its application in the thematic context of the call shall be published at least in one international conference proceeding or in a peer-reviewed journal. Open-access publications are encouraged and will be supported by the Facility from an additional fund. Thus open-access publication costs should not be included in the budget.

Funding and Benefits

The EO AFRICA R&D Facility will provide the selected projects with:

• A budget of up to 25,000 EUR to cover research activities during the project period (max. 12 months), such as personnel costs, field work, data collection, bilateral visits, scientific meetings, training activities, etc.
• Free access to cloud-based Virtual Research Environments (VREs) through the Innovation Lab of the Facility, an interactive geospatial computing platform with ready-to-use EO software and facilitated access to EO data (e.g., Sentinel and other ESA missions) through the host DIAS infrastructure . See Appendix for more information on VREs.
• Dedicated user and technical support for using VREs and developing geospatial computing workflows.
• Scientific support and advice by senior researchers and experts of the EO AFRICA R&D Facility consortium .
• Access to the EO AFRICA Space Academy and its Digital Campus for capacity and knowledge development activities, such as online courses, webinars and face-to-face training events on topics related to EO, cloud computing, food security and water scarcity.
• Integration into the EO AFRICA Network for international scientific networking, collaboration and visibility.

Proposal Submission

The call is announced on 20 September 2022 and will be open for submission for 8 (eight) weeks . The deadline for submitting a full proposal is 15 November 2022, 18:00 CET .

The proposal submission shall include:

• Research proposal fully completed in all parts according to the provided template ( English or French ), duly signed by the African and the European Co-PIs and authorized representatives of the African and European research institutions,
• Detailed CV of the African co-principal investigator,
• Detailed CV of the European co-principal investigator,
• Short resumes of other researchers of the team.

The following items are optional and will be considered as assets:

• Support letter(s) from the beneficiaries,
• Any other relevant document.

Proposals shall be submitted as a single PDF document together with all supportive documents (e.g., CVs, support letters) to ESA through EO AFRICA R&D Facility via e-mail to: [email protected] .

Expected Deliverables

An expert committee will evaluate proposals with members delegated by ESA, AUC and EO AFRICA R&D Facility. The following criteria will be considered:

• Level of innovation of the EO application with relevance to the topics of the call
• Addressing the specific needs in Africa
• Scientific soundness and maturity
• Making innovative use of digital tools
• Impact for fostering the use of EO data and services in Africa
• Balanced cooperation of the partners
• Background of the African and European co-principal investigators
• Geographic representation of Africa

The applicants of the selected projects will be informed by e-mail in January 2023 .

The scientific content and the budget distribution for each selected project will be finalised in agreement with the EO AFRICA R&D Facility. After authorisation by ESA, a tri-lateral collaboration agreement will be signed between the EO AFRICA R&D Facility and the African and European institutions of each selected project. The applicants are encouraged to review the example collaboration agreement before submission of their proposals to prevent any potential conflict at a later stage.

The list of awarded projects will be published on the EO AFRICA R&D website in February 2023 .

Relevant Links

EO AFRICA website: https://eo4society.esa.int/eo-africa/ EO AFRICA R&D website: https://www.eoafrica-rd.org/ EO AFRICA R&D research projects: https://www.eoafrica-rd.org/research/eo-africa-rd-research-projects/

Important Dates

Any questions relating to the call should be sent by e-mail to [email protected] , no later than 2 (two) working days before the submission deadline.

Virtual Research Environments (VREs)

Each research team will have access to one or more VREs with the following features:

• 4 vCPU with Intel x86-64 architecture
• 100 GB SSD local storage for temporary storage
• SSD network storage for permanent storage (min. 1 TB)
• Direct network access to EO Data available on the host DIAS platform .
• JupyterLab interface with terminal and remote desktop access
• Pre-installed scientific computing, EO data analysis, and machine learning packages for accessing EO data services, developing EO algorithms and workflows, and visualising results in interactive notebooks (e.g., Python and R packages)
• Pre-installed scientific and EO desktop software for pre-processing and other needs (e.g., SNAP, QGIS, Visual Code, RStudio, etc.)

GPU-enabled VREs with the following features will be available for specific needs, which are explicitly indicated in the proposal and quantified in terms of hours necessary:

• 12 vCPU with Intel x86-64 architecture
• 128 GB SSD local storage for temporary storage
• Pre-installed scientific computing, EO data analysis, and machine learning packages for accessing EO data services, developing GPU-accelerated EO algorithms and workflows, and visualising results in interactive notebooks (e.g., Python and R packages)

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How to Write a Research Proposal | Examples & Templates

Published on 30 October 2022 by Shona McCombes and Tegan George. Revised on 13 June 2023.

A research proposal describes what you will investigate, why it’s important, and how you will conduct your research.

The format of a research proposal varies between fields, but most proposals will contain at least these elements:

Introduction

Literature review.

• Research design

Reference list

While the sections may vary, the overall objective is always the same. A research proposal serves as a blueprint and guide for your research plan, helping you get organised and feel confident in the path forward you choose to take.

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Research proposal purpose, research proposal examples, research design and methods, contribution to knowledge, research schedule, frequently asked questions.

Academics often have to write research proposals to get funding for their projects. As a student, you might have to write a research proposal as part of a grad school application , or prior to starting your thesis or dissertation .

In addition to helping you figure out what your research can look like, a proposal can also serve to demonstrate why your project is worth pursuing to a funder, educational institution, or supervisor.

Research proposal length

The length of a research proposal can vary quite a bit. A bachelor’s or master’s thesis proposal can be just a few pages, while proposals for PhD dissertations or research funding are usually much longer and more detailed. Your supervisor can help you determine the best length for your work.

One trick to get started is to think of your proposal’s structure as a shorter version of your thesis or dissertation , only without the results , conclusion and discussion sections.

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Writing a research proposal can be quite challenging, but a good starting point could be to look at some examples. We’ve included a few for you below.

• Example research proposal #1: ‘A Conceptual Framework for Scheduling Constraint Management’
• Example research proposal #2: ‘ Medical Students as Mediators of Change in Tobacco Use’

Like your dissertation or thesis, the proposal will usually have a title page that includes:

• The proposed title of your project
• Your supervisor’s name
• Your institution and department

The first part of your proposal is the initial pitch for your project. Make sure it succinctly explains what you want to do and why.

Your introduction should:

• Introduce your topic
• Give necessary background and context
• Outline your  problem statement  and research questions

To guide your introduction , include information about:

• Who could have an interest in the topic (e.g., scientists, policymakers)
• How much is already known about the topic
• What is missing from this current knowledge
• What new insights your research will contribute
• Why you believe this research is worth doing

As you get started, it’s important to demonstrate that you’re familiar with the most important research on your topic. A strong literature review  shows your reader that your project has a solid foundation in existing knowledge or theory. It also shows that you’re not simply repeating what other people have already done or said, but rather using existing research as a jumping-off point for your own.

In this section, share exactly how your project will contribute to ongoing conversations in the field by:

• Comparing and contrasting the main theories, methods, and debates
• Examining the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches
• Explaining how will you build on, challenge, or synthesise prior scholarship

Following the literature review, restate your main  objectives . This brings the focus back to your own project. Next, your research design or methodology section will describe your overall approach, and the practical steps you will take to answer your research questions.

To finish your proposal on a strong note, explore the potential implications of your research for your field. Emphasise again what you aim to contribute and why it matters.

For example, your results might have implications for:

• Improving best practices
• Informing policymaking decisions
• Strengthening a theory or model
• Challenging popular or scientific beliefs
• Creating a basis for future research

Last but not least, your research proposal must include correct citations for every source you have used, compiled in a reference list . To create citations quickly and easily, you can use our free APA citation generator .

Some institutions or funders require a detailed timeline of the project, asking you to forecast what you will do at each stage and how long it may take. While not always required, be sure to check the requirements of your project.

Here’s an example schedule to help you get started. You can also download a template at the button below.

Download our research schedule template

If you are applying for research funding, chances are you will have to include a detailed budget. This shows your estimates of how much each part of your project will cost.

Make sure to check what type of costs the funding body will agree to cover. For each item, include:

• Cost : exactly how much money do you need?
• Justification : why is this cost necessary to complete the research?
• Source : how did you calculate the amount?

To determine your budget, think about:

• Travel costs : do you need to go somewhere to collect your data? How will you get there, and how much time will you need? What will you do there (e.g., interviews, archival research)?
• Materials : do you need access to any tools or technologies?
• Help : do you need to hire any research assistants for the project? What will they do, and how much will you pay them?

Once you’ve decided on your research objectives , you need to explain them in your paper, at the end of your problem statement.

Keep your research objectives clear and concise, and use appropriate verbs to accurately convey the work that you will carry out for each one.

I will compare …

A research aim is a broad statement indicating the general purpose of your research project. It should appear in your introduction at the end of your problem statement , before your research objectives.

Research objectives are more specific than your research aim. They indicate the specific ways you’ll address the overarching aim.

A PhD, which is short for philosophiae doctor (doctor of philosophy in Latin), is the highest university degree that can be obtained. In a PhD, students spend 3–5 years writing a dissertation , which aims to make a significant, original contribution to current knowledge.

A PhD is intended to prepare students for a career as a researcher, whether that be in academia, the public sector, or the private sector.

A master’s is a 1- or 2-year graduate degree that can prepare you for a variety of careers.

All master’s involve graduate-level coursework. Some are research-intensive and intend to prepare students for further study in a PhD; these usually require their students to write a master’s thesis . Others focus on professional training for a specific career.

Critical thinking refers to the ability to evaluate information and to be aware of biases or assumptions, including your own.

Like information literacy , it involves evaluating arguments, identifying and solving problems in an objective and systematic way, and clearly communicating your ideas.

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Call for 2023 Start-Up Research Project Collaborations

DataLab is accepting applications from UC Davis faculty and professional researchers for Start-Up Project Collaborations for the 2022-2023 academic year. These exploratory, or early phase, research collaborations pair domain area researchers with DataLab’s data scientists to gather data and/or perform preliminary exploration and hypothesis testing to make rapid progress on a data-driven domain research problem.  We will begin reviewing proposals on November 21, 2022.

We are particularly interested in soliciting proposals that align with UC Davis’ Grand Challenges for rapid innovation in the following focal areas: 

• Climate Crisis : Climate change is impacting our world in multifarious ways, from rising sea levels to more frequent and intense wildfires. Without innovative measures to reduce greenhouse gasses in our atmosphere and substantial modifications to how our society operates, additional negative impacts will accelerate. We must chart paths forward to mitigate existing impacts, cultivate innovative adaptations, and provide community resilience while simultaneously addressing historic inequalities and building equity into climate solutions.
• Emerging Health Threats : Human and animal health face new and evolving issues derived from, and impacting, our society and the environment. We do not exist in isolation. Society’s ill-prepared response to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in widespread suffering and loss, with disproportionate impacts on the most vulnerable populations. This tragedy is a clarion call to action for the entire world – to act now to prevent emerging health threats, of all kinds, from defining our future.
• Reimagining the Land Grant University: Land grant universities , including UC Davis, were created in the 1800s to meet a growing demand for agricultural and technical education, but at a terrible cost. The U.S. took nearly 11 million acres of land from approximately 250 tribes, bands, and communities to create these institutions. We must address the harmful origins and complex aims of our land grant university, forge meaningful and mutually beneficial relationships with Native nations, break down disciplinary silos, and develop models of positive public impact and equity for others to follow.
• Sustainable Food Systems : The modern food system destroys more health, social, environmental, and economic value than it creates. Changes to our food and agricultural systems are needed to reduce hunger, protect managed and natural ecosystems, build climate resilience, and improve health and the quality of life for people around the world.

We also strongly encourage proposals for projects that directly or indirectly impact social and environmental justice issues.

This program represents a significant investment from DataLab to support UC Davis researchers who have ideas for data intensive projects but lack the technical and data science expertise to carry out the research. Specific aims of this exploratory work generally focus on honing or determining the validity of proposed research question(s) relative to the available data, assessing potential approaches and piloting solutions, and/or producing preliminary results suitable for the development of successful proposals for multi-year, collaborative, externally funded research.

FOCUS, DURATION AND SCOPE OF PROJECTS

Projects can be at any stage of the research pipeline for the given research question (data gathering, cleaning, management, analysis, visualization, interpretation, dissemination, preservation) and feature any type of data (e.g., numeric, text, image, audio, etc.). Prior projects have included, but are not limited to:

• modeling and data exploration;
• visualization, including large-scale 3D/virtual reality;
• text analysis and natural language processing;
• network analyses;
• image classification;
• informatics.

Products from Start-Up Projects are exploratory in nature and additional work may be necessary for publication and production-ready products. Accepted projects will be scoped to include statements of work and project deliverables that can be successfully achieved within 8-12 weeks from the start of work.  Examples of prior projects can be found on DataLab’s research project pages.

Proposals will be evaluated and selected in late fall 2022, with initial scoping and planning meetings in December through January 2023. Project work will begin in either winter or spring 2023. Start-Up Projects selected to begin in spring 2023 will also leverage participation from student interns enrolled in our honors data science series.

WHAT RESEARCHERS RECEIVE AS PART OF THE AWARD

• Regular consultation with the DataLab directorate;
• Technical project management by DataLab staff;
• 20%+ time of dedicated DataLab staff data scientist time to work on the project;
• Customized training opportunities for partnering groups on an as needed basis;
• Access to DataLab compute infrastructure as necessary and suitable for completion of the project;
• Up to $1,500 dollars as needed in fees for licensing data required to complete the proposed project;
• All project PIs are invited to become DataLab Affiliates;
• Access to DataLab physical facilities in Shields Library for team meetings.
• Engagement with the broader Grand Challenges community at UC Davis, potentially including networking and large scale proposal development support.

EXPECTATIONS OF PARTICIPATING RESEARCHERS

• Participation in weekly project meetings (typically virtual but in person also possible);
• Ability to dedicate focused time towards the completion of the proposed project during the identified time period;
• Availability to DataLab staff and directorship for communications (phone, email, Zoom, etc.) required to keep project moving forward successfully between project meetings;
• Review and contributions to the final project report and documentation;
• Present research at a DataLab hosted event (timing to be mutually determined);
• Participation in a DataLab networking event;
• Provide attribution to DataLab in any resulting products from the collaboration;
• Actively seek out, co-write and co-PI suitable follow-up applications for external funding to expand and continue the research. (Expectation is that domain researchers would be the primary PI on a domain-focused grant, whereas DataLab would lead on a technical or data science-focused grant.)

WHO CAN APPLY

Any principal investigators (PIs) from any department at UC Davis and UC Davis Health are eligible to apply.  Postdoctoral scholars and advanced graduate students seeking support for a project may write a proposal but require support and engagement from their faculty mentor as the primary PI. Proposed projects cannot be a stand alone chapter of a students’ thesis or dissertation.

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

All proposals will be evaluated by an external review committee consisting of representatives from DataLab’s directorate, faculty advisory board, and affiliate community. Priority will be given to projects that the committee deems: (a) have the highest potential for impact; (b) most likely to lead to larger, externally funded research efforts; and (c) most technologically feasible within the scope and resources of the Start-Up program.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants should submit a narrative proposal of approximately 2-3 pages (but no more than 5 pages) that includes the following:

• A description of the basic research question/hypothesis for the proposed project;
• Brief discussion of what, if any, approaches you have tried and why you need data science support;
• any known issues with data access, copyright, or required licensing fees;
• a statement to the effect of whether you “own” the data (do you have permission to share and distribute the data?);
• a real or pseudo sample of the data (not counted as part of proposal page limit);
• A description of how the project fits within your larger research goals and agenda;
• A discussion of the potential impact of findings on your research domain and which focal area(s) of Grand Challenges it aligns with;
• A list of known funding programs and/or sources which would be targeted for funding follow-up research;
• CVs of all PIs and primary project participants (2-page biosketch preferred) and a list (with email contacts) of all members of the domain project team including any postdocs, graduate students, undergraduate students, staff or other human resources who will directly participate in the project (not counted as part of proposal page limit).

Submit applications for the 2023 application cycle via email to DataLab with the subject “Start-Up Project Application 2023” by November 21, 2022. Applications will be reviewed as received, with projects selected and initial scoping and planning meetings held in December through January 2023. Projects will be assigned to either winter or spring quarter, with all project work completed by the end of June 2023. 

Contact [email protected]. We can schedule a consultation to talk about your proposal or we are also available during our weekly office hours (Wednesdays 1-2:30 PM) .

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• Multi-centric Mega Projects: Multi-centric projects are encouraged to provide better solution of issues related with social relevance, better understanding of neurodegenerative diseases and their therapeutics.
• Post Doctoral Fellowship: Two years 'Post Doctoral Fellowship' Programme is aimed to develop human resource in Cognitive Sciences. The Scheme provides Opportunities to Young Scientists (below 40 years) for pursuing innovative research in frontier areas of Cognitive Science.
• Support for Schools, Training, Workshops, Conferences etc: The CSRI programme extends partial support for organizing conference/seminar/symposia/training programmes/workshops/schools on a selective basis. The support is provided to Academic or Research Institutions, Universities and other Professional bodies to encourage young researchers and keep scientific community abreast of the latest developments in various areas of Cognitive Science.

Programme Schedule: Department invites Individual Project Proposals and application for Post Doctoral Fellowship once in a year through advertisement in all leading Newspapers and DST website. Mega projects for intensified research in particular area are supported under top-down approach in discussion with DST and stakeholders. Proposals for conducting Schools /Conferences are open throughout the year and considered on request.

Extension of Last Date for proposal submission under CSRI

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Intelligence Summary

The HIATUS program aims to develop novel human-useable systems for attributing authorship and protecting author privacy. Authorship attribution capabilities address many Intelligence Community (IC) needs, including combating sophisticated malicious information campaigns online and identifying counterintelligence risks. Authorship privacy capabilities protect authors whose writing, if attributed, could place them in danger.

Humans and machines produce vast amounts of text content every day. Text contains linguistic features that can reveal author identity. To support and protect the IC mission, the HIATUS program’s objective is to develop multi-language-capable tools to attribute authorship and protect author privacy. These tools must implement novel explainable Artificial Intelligence techniques to provide trustworthy and verifiable results to human users regardless of author background or document genre, topic, and length.

The HIATUS program casts authorship attribution and privacy as different aspects of the same underlying challenge: understanding author-level linguistic variation by elucidating stable identifiers of individual authors across diverse types of text. The program places Performers’ authorship attribution and privacy systems in competition with one another. Performer teams compete to generate higher fidelity representations between individual authors’ unique linguistic fingerprints.

Performer systems are submitted to the HIATUS Testing & Evaluation (T&E) teams for blind evaluation against opponent team systems on a sequestered dataset comprising multilingual documents representing diverse text and author characteristics. Attribution systems are evaluated on ability to match items by the same author in large collections, while privacy systems are evaluated on ability to thwart attribution systems. System explainability will be evaluated using a protocol developed by Performers, T&E teams and Government partners in the beginning of the program.

The HIATUS program begins in late 2022 and has a duration of 45 months. The program comprises three phases, including an initial 21-month long phase and two subsequent 12-month long phases.

VIRTUAL PROPOSERS' DAY INFORMATION:

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HIATUS Teaming Information

Related Article(s)

AI Could Match 'Fingerprints' of Texts To Their Authors, Under New Intelligence Program

IARPA Kicks off Research Into Linguistic Fingerprint Technology

Proposers' Day Briefings

HIATUS Proposers' Day Briefing

ALIAS Technology

Aptima, Inc

Figure Eight Federal

Johns Hopkins University

Language Computer Corporation

Peraton Labs

The Pennsylvania State University

Stevens Institute of Technology

University of Virginia

1790 Analytics 

Related Publications

To access HIATUS program-related publications, please visit  Google Scholar .

Contact Information

Program manager.

Dr. Timothy McKinnon

[email protected]

301-243-2084

Broad Agency Announcement (BAA)

Link(s) to baa.

IARPA-BAA-22-01

Solicitation Status

Proposers' day date.

January 19, 2022

BAA Release Date

February 25, 2022

Proposal Due Date

April 18, 2022

Program Summary

Testing and evaluation partners.

• Lawrence Livermore National Labs (U.S. Department of Energy)
• Pacific Northwest National Labs (U.S. Department of Energy)
• University of Maryland’s Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security

Prime Performers

• Charles River Analytics, Inc.
• Leidos, Inc.
• Raytheon BBN
• SRI International
• University of Pennsylvania
• University of Southern California

Additional Information

IARPA-BAA-22-01 Q&A (round 1)

IARPA-BAA-22-01 Q&A (round 2)

IARPA-BAA-22-01 BAA Amendment 001

IARPA-BAA-22-01 BAA Amendment 002

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Connected Cities for Smart Mobility toward Accessible and Resilient Transportation

SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR C2SMARTER’S 2024-25 RFP

2024-25 request for proposals.

C2SMARTER Center is soliciting proposals from its consortium faculty for transformative research projects and initiatives in 2024-2025. Proposed projects/initiatives should fit within the Center’s overarching theme of Reducing Congestion, addressing the Center’s and USDOT’s strategic goals and focus of implementable research, technology transfer, and educating/retraining the transportation industry workforce. Joint projects between members of consortium institutions are highly encouraged.

Proposed efforts shall identify and address USDOT research strategic goals and performance metrics, as identified in the USDOT RD&T Strategic Plan. In addition to the merit of the proposed topic, projects will be selected based on their proposed outputs (i.e., products, tools), external partners/users of the generated products, real-world implementations that will result, and/or student/workforce training. Meaningful partner participation is critical to the success and measurable outcomes of funded efforts. Funded projects/efforts are typically required to have a minimum 50% cost-share from non-federal sources, with a strong preference for real cash match or equivalent from non-University sources. Received proposals will undergo a multi-step and rigorous peer-review process to evaluate the merit of the proposed research, feasibility, and fit with the center’s themes. Contact Center Administration at [email protected] to confirm eligibility prior to submission.

Proposal Submission Key Deadines

● Abstract submissions to this RFP are due via the online form by June 16, 2024.

● Full proposals must be submitted via the online system by July 14, 2024.

● Review, follow-up, selection, and funding allocations will take place in August 2024 .

● All projects/efforts will be expected to commence by September 1, 2024 with a scheduled completion date of August 31, 2025 or earlier. Please ensure that proposed efforts can be completed within 1 year. If a multi-year effort is envisioned, describe tangible outcomes/outputs within the 1 st year of the project, including an interim final report.

RFP Funding Tracks

Proposals under Track 1 are for innovative yet practical deployments of congestion reduction technologies to communities that most need them. Researchers will launch collaborative, interdisciplinary, initiatives which enable readily transferrable multimodal technologies and solutions. Proposals should take advantage of infrastructure, testbeds, or large and novel datasets that will break new ground in our understanding of congestion reduction systems. These can be novel approaches using artificial-intelligence/machine-learning (AI/ML)-based methods in combination with complex simulation and modeling approaches. Research under this track shall advance the state of practice while having direct applications to real-world issues facing transportation systems and users.

Proposals may also leverage models and real-world data into the development and deployment of data-driven tools, centered around fairness and equity in long-term decision-making where they are deployed. These can further implementations of responsible AI, smart cities and infrastructure, and adaptable infrastructure under the threat of major external disruptions such as COVID-19.

Research proposals under this track should identify and feature the following components:

• Technology product releases, prototypes, or tools aligned with U.S. DOT Technology Transfer goals. Examples may include mobile applications, field installation of equipment, web-tool to model or analyze data, prototype of a new sensor/device, etc.
• Implementations or pilot demonstrations to meet needs identified by agency or community partner goals. Examples may include new techniques or processes fitting a need that has been previously identified by user groups or project partners.
• Agency or industry partner for the real-world implementation/demonstration of the project output or requesting/driving the need for the policy or analysis. Partner commitment must be gained prior to authorization of the project.
• Performance measures related to equity outcomes or impacts identified as addressing underserved communities or population.

Preferred proposals:

• Continuation projects will be considered if outstanding agency partner need (and cost share) or significant real-world impact has been demonstrated.
• Interdisciplinary or multi-university partnerships within the consortium or other UTCs designed to expand the scope and impact of C2SMARTER research outcomes.
• Real-world implementations or deployments with partner agency/industry demonstrated need, commitment to participate in a meaningful way in the project, and/or cost-share matching funding.

Proposals under Track 2 will create programs that will teach transformative technologies/methods that will reduce congestion to one or more diverse student groups, from primary-level students through working professionals. They will (1) equip students with the foundational knowledge they need to begin their careers, as well as instilling soft skills like adaptability and willingness to learn and experiment; or (2) help current industry and agency professionals upskill to master new technologies and keep up with rapid technological change.

Example initiatives:

• Consortium student-driven research projects or capstones with mentorship
• Cross-school and multi-entity learning and collaboration opportunities, including internships and other placement programs
• K-12 targeted programs to interest and cultivate a new generation of transportation professionals
• Technology/skills development in Rural, Isolated, Tribal, or Indigenous communities
• Certificate programs or apprenticeships for new technologies, cybersecurity, or analytics for congestion reduction
• Upskilling programs for agency staff and other working professionals

Proposals under this track should identify and feature the following components:

• School or agency/partner organization commitment to participating in the program.
• Plan to target or improve diversity among participants in identified programs, including attracting those from underrepresented backgrounds.

Proposals under Track 3 will develop and execute outreach focused on equitable outcomes, for targeted and effective technology transfer across partnerships, communities, and diverse student groups. Activities shall rely on the diverse talents, connections, and makeup of the multi-university consortium. They aim to leverage diverse institutional relationships with city and state agencies, and with the local communities who rely on them, enable technology transfer efforts to address even the most complex issues, including land use policy, multimodal deployment, and high transportation costs.

• Symposia with academia, industry, and agencies to explore the ways in which specific C2SMARTER research most impactful towards congestion reduction
• Community-based workshops, event or program to study the impact of transportation infrastructure projects and policies on underserved or marginalized communities (including Rural, Isolated, Tribal, or Indigenous [RITI] communities)
• Tools to increase knowledge capture and sharing research outcomes, performance measures, tools, benefits, and best practices to diverse audiences
• Identified need or committed participation in the described programs from industry, agency, or community partner.
• How the effort will address previously-identified congestion reduction or equity issue(s).
• How the effort will build off ongoing diversity & inclusion activities to continue making strides in this area.

Full Proposals must be submitted via the online submission system by invitation only following receipt and confirmation of abstracts by Center administration.

Invited researchers should submit full proposal packages via the button below by July 14, 2024 . Once received, proposals will be reviewed by Center Administration for completeness and then be entered into the peer-review process.

You must contact Center administration at  [email protected]  to confirm eligibility prior to submission.

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Review criteria.

Each proposal will be submitted to a Review Committee to ensure proposals meet the Center’s requirements. The Review Committee will seek a minimum of 2 peer reviews from outside of the Center, and will rank proposals in order of acceptance, after which funding will be allocated accordingly. Conditions to the scope of the project may be added in order for a project to be accepted.

• Does the proposed topic have strong intellectual merit?

Does the proposed topic fit with the research tracks in this RFP?

Does the proposal take advantage of prior C2SMART or other research to expand the scope and value of the research without replicating previously answered questions?

Does the proposal provide implementable outcomes including knowledge transfer to public agencies and professionals?

Does the proposal take advantage of industry resources and partners?

Do the principal investigators have a good track record of providing deliverables per requirements and completing projects on-time?

Proposal Document

Download and fill out this template for your proposal's scope of work.

Proposal Budget

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SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL BY july 14, 2024!

No proposals will be considered after that date.

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Abortion in the United States Dashboard

On june 24, 2022, the supreme court overturned roe v. wade, eliminating the federal constitutional standard that had protected the right to abortion. without any federal standard regarding abortion access, states will set their own policies to ban or protect abortion. the abortion in the united states dashboard is an ongoing research project tracking state abortion policies and litigation following the overturning of roe v. wade. be sure to click on the buttons or scroll down to see all the content. it will be updated as new information is available., new releases, medication abortion, related health, dobbs-era abortion bans and restrictions: early insights about implications for pregnancy loss.

This brief examines pregnancy loss management in the Dobbs era and explores how limiting or banning abortion may have negative consequences on people experiencing miscarriage or stillbirth.

Policy Tracker: Exceptions to State Abortion Bans and Early Gestational Limits

Abortion is currently banned in 14 states and 6 states have early gestational limits between 6 weeks and 15 weeks in effect. Nearly all of these bans include exceptions, which generally fall into four categories: to prevent the death of the pregnant person, when there is risk to the health of the pregnant person, when the pregnancy is the result of rape or incest, and when there is a lethal fetal anomaly.

Ballot Tracker: Status of Abortion-Related State Constitutional Amendment Measures for the 2024 Election

Since the Supreme Court’s  Dobbs  decision overturning  Roe v. Wade , voters in 6 states have weighed in on constitutional amendments regarding abortion, and the side favoring access to abortion prevailed in every state. In 2024, up to 15 states may have abortion measures on their ballot seeking to either affirm that the state constitution protects the right to abortion or that nothing in the constitution confers such a right.

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This analysis examines the implications of the Dobbs decision and state restrictions on abortion coverage for racial disparities in access to care and health outcomes.

81% of Abortions Occur Before 10 Weeks

Over four in ten (45%) abortions occur by six weeks of gestation, 36% are between seven and nine weeks, and 13% at 10-13 weeks. Just 7% of abortions occur after the first trimester.

Out-of-Pocket Abortion Costs

In 2021, the median costs for people paying out of pocket in the first trimester were $568 for a medication abortion and $625 for a procedural abortion. The Federal Reserve estimates that nationally about one-third of people do not have $400 on hand for unexpected expenses. For low-income people, who are more likely to need abortion care, these costs are often unaffordable.

Abortion Back at SCOTUS: Can States Ban Emergency Abortion Care for Pregnant Patients?

On April 24, 2024, the Supreme Court will hear the second case this term involving access to abortion: Idaho v. United States. At stake in this case is whether the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act, a federal law requiring hospitals to provide stabilizing treatment to patients who present to their emergency rooms, preempts state abortion laws and requires hospitals that accept Medicare to provide abortion care when it is necessary to stabilize a patient’s condition, even when this abortion care violates state law.

What’s at Stake for Access to Medication Abortion and the FDA in the Supreme Court Case FDA v. the Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine?

The Supreme Court will be hearing oral arguments for the case FDA v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine. This brief explains the issues at stake before the court and their implications for the drug regulatory process and medication abortion access throughout the country.

The Comstock Act: Implications for Abortion Care Nationwide 

This brief provides background on the Comstock Act, reviews how it has been interpreted by the Biden Administration’s DOJ, and considers how it could be enforced by an administration that is hostile toward abortion to severely restrict the distribution of drugs and supplies used for abortion, with implications for abortion access in all states across the country.

State and Federal Reproductive Rights and Abortion Litigation Tracker

This State and Federal Reproductive Rights Litigation tracker aggregates information about ongoing litigation regarding abortion bans and restrictions, FDA approval of Mifepristone (an abortion pill) and other federal regulations.

Addressing Abortion Access through State Ballot Initiatives

This issue brief explains why constitutional amendment ballot measures have become so popular with advocates on both sides of the abortion issue, reviews the current initiatives that are in progress and may appear in on state ballots the next general election, and outlines the processes states have available to them to use to place initiatives on the ballot.

Who Decides When a Patient Qualifies for an Abortion Ban Exception? Doctors vs. the Courts

While all eyes were on Texas and the recent case of Kate Cox, a woman seeking a court order allowing her abortion under an exception to the Texas abortion ban, the conflict could have played out in many states. The risk to doctors is so high that many doctors are hesitant to provide life-saving abortion care unless the threat to life is imminent.

Abortions Later in Pregnancy in a Post-Dobbs Era

This brief explains why individuals may seek abortions later in pregnancy, how often these procedures occur, and the various laws which regulate access to abortions later in pregnancy across the country.

As part of efforts to limit abortion access, some states have taken action to block the use of telehealth for abortion. Among the 36 states & DC that have not banned abortion, twelve states have at least one restriction that requires at least one trip to the clinic, and effectively ban telehealth for medication abortion

The Availability and Use of Medication Abortion

This factsheet provides an overview of medication abortion, with a focus on federal and state regulations pertaining to its provision and coverage, and the role of the drug in self-managed abortions.

Current Abortion Coverage Restrictions

Several states have enacted private plan restrictions and have also banned abortion coverage from ACA Marketplace plans. Currently, there are 10 states that restrict abortion coverage in private plans and 25 that ban coverage in any Marketplace plans.

Abortion Decision Renews Questions About Employer Access to Health Information

This Policy Watch takes a look at employers ability to access abortion information when their health plan covers abortion services. With some states criminalizing entities who assist in abortions, employers and providers face legal jeopardy and existing privacy laws such as HIPAA (the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) may be limited in their privacy protections.

Variability in Payment Rates for Abortion Services Under Medicaid

This brief looks at Medicaid reimbursement rates for abortion services across states, including D&C and D&E procedures, and medication abortion. There is tremendous variability in how much states reimburse for abortion services.

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This brief details the federal programs that are affected by the Hyde Amendment and laws and regulations that have a similar goal, provides estimates on the share of women insured by Medicaid affected by the law, reviews the impact of the law on their access to abortion services, and discusses the potential effect if the law were to be repealed.

Employer Assistance with Abortion Related Travel Costs

This Policy Watch gives an overview of employers offering to cover travel expenses for workers who need to go out of state for an abortion in the context of increasing restrictions on abortion around the country. We discuss who is offering these benefits, the implications for workers, and some of the legal and political concerns for employers.

Coverage of Abortion in Large Employer-Sponsored Plans in 2023

This brief presents findings from the 2023 KFF Employer Health Benefits Survey on coverage of abortion services in large employer-sponsored health plans, changes employers made to abortion coverage since the 2022 Supreme Court ruling, and employers’ provision of financial assistance for travel out of state to obtain an abortion.

KFF Health Tracking Poll March 2024: Abortion in the 2024 Election and Beyond

This poll finds 1 in 8 voters say abortion is the most important issue to their vote. They are younger, lean Democratic, and generally want abortion to be legal in all or most cases. The poll also gauges the public's views on abortion-related policies, including a national 16-week abortion ban and allowing abortion for pregnancy-related emergencies.

Women’s Views of Abortion Access and Policies in the Dobbs Era: Insights From the KFF Health Tracking Poll

Our latest poll finds one in five women of reproductive age in states with abortion bans say either they or someone they personally know has had difficulty obtaining an abortion. Majorities of women across states—including in those with abortion bans—think abortion should be legal in all or most cases and support a range of policies that protect abortion access.

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Six in ten of Black (60%) and AIAN (59%) women ages 18-49 live in states with abortion bans or restrictions. Just over half (53%) of White women ages 18-49 live in states with bans or restrictions, while less than half of Hispanic (45%) and about three in ten Asian (28%) and NHPI (29%) women ages 18-49 live in these states

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This report, based on a nationally representative survey of office-based OBGYNs practicing in the United States, examines the provision of sexual and reproductive health care provided by OBGYNs before and after the Dobbs decision, comparing the experiences of OBGYNs practicing in states where abortion is fully banned, states with gestational restrictions, and states where abortion remains available under most circumstances.

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USC National Laboratories Office RFP: 2025 Summer Research Experiences for Undergraduates programs

The National Laboratories Office (NLO), a division of the USC Office of the Vice President for Research, is seeking faculty proposals to fund Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) programs to be held at USC beginning in the summer of 2025. This funding program will support REU programs related to national security, science and energy. Research themes must be broadly relevant to the mission of the Savannah River National Laboratory (SRNL).

The NLO will support two kinds of REU programs:

• The NLO will fund up to two new, stand-alone REU summer programs.
• Active National Science Foundation-funded REU sites may apply for co-funding of up to three additional summer participants.

Tenured and tenure-track faculty working on the USC Columbia campus are eligible to apply as the principal investigator (PI) on a new, stand-alone REU summer site. Investigators from USC System campuses are eligible to serve as co-PIs or senior personnel on stand-alone site proposals. Directors of active National Science Foundation (NSF) REU sites may apply to the NLO for co-funding for up to three additional summer participants.

This program has four primary goals:

• Increase enrollment of US citizens in STEM graduate programs at USC Columbia.
• Grow the university’s collaborations with key federal agencies, including the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD) and national laboratories and other federally funded research and development centers.
• Enhance USC faculty participation in the NSF REU program and other DOE/DOD workforce development programs.
• Emphasize recruitment of South Carolina students to participate in the program. (Out-of-state students are also eligible to participate.)

Complete details about applying for this opportunity are available in the Request for Proposals: National Security, Science and Energy Research Experience for Undergraduates (pdf).   Concept papers are due via USCeRA on Friday, June 28, 2024. Initial concept papers will be evaluated by a review panel, and PIs on the highest scoring concept papers will be invited to submit full proposals.

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