DEFENSE EXPERIMENTAL PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR)

Description

The Department of Defense (DoD) announces the fiscal year 2009 Department of Defense Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (DEPSCoR). The DoD plans to award fiscal year 2009 DEPSCoR appropriations through this announcement.

DEPSCoR funds may be used to enhance existing or develop new research capabilities in support of DoD research goals. Proposals may contain requests for equipment necessary for the completion of the proposed research. General-purpose computing facilities and purely instructional equipment are not appropriate for DEPSCoR funding, but requests for funding for specialized computers required for specific DEPSCoR research programs are appropriate. DoD recognizes that the infrastructure aspect of DEPSCoR may lead to the purchase of equipment that has utility beyond the specific research effort proposed. Funds under DEPSCoR may not be used for construction or modification of buildings or facilities; therefore, proposals for the construction or refurbishment of buildings will not be considered under this BAA.

DEPSCoR will fund single investigator or multi investigator research proposals. Multiple institution or multiple investigator research projects that are not fully integrated to address one focused technical issue are not normally funded and are discouraged. The Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Laboratories and Basic Sciences, in particular, recognizes student training as an important component of the program. The awards are to be forward funded, generally for activities not to exceed a three-year period.

Eligible Entities

Only universities in States/Territories with degree granting programs in science, mathematics, and/or engineering are eligible to submit proposals for DEPSCoR research grants. The principal investigator must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident and a faculty member at the institution submitting the proposal.  Institutions may only submit three proposals each.  Please note: INTERNAL DEADLINES MAY APPLY!

Available Funds

The DoD intends to award approximately $13 million for FY 2009, subject to the availability of funds. These funds will be awarded via grants made by the ARO, ONR, and AFOSR. Awards are generally for a period not to exceed three years. Proposals must request a minimum of $300,000 and are not to exceed $2 million. The anticipated range of awards is from $300,000 to $600,000 total costs.

Cost Sharing

To maximize the DEPSCoR program objectives, all DEPSCoR awards require a minimum, non-federal cost sharing or matching of one-to-two (i.e., at least one dollar from State, institutional, and/or private sector sources to match each two dollars of DEPSCoR support being provided). Matching funds may support items such as salaries, indirect costs, operating expenses, or new equipment.

Facilities and Administrative Costs

Allowable based on institution-Federal negotiated rate

Key Dates

Proposals are due no later than 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday, May 4, 2009.

More Info + Submissions

Agency: Department of Defense (DOD)
Expires: May 4, 2009

Submissions for this opportunity are not handled by RI STAC or RI EPSCoR. Please follow the link below for more information on the opportunity and how to submit a response.

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