Research Western
Funding Opportunites - Research
Further details regarding this announcement can be found at:
http://earthquake.usgs.gov/research/external/
Sponsor/Award: U S GEOLOGICAL SURVEY - EARTHQUAKE HAZARDS PROGRAM EXTERNAL RESEARCH SUPPORT - 2011 SPRING COMPETITION

Grant Amount: MAX $100K UP TO 2 YEARS
Deadline: Dean's: Contact your Faculty Research Office for deadline details.
Internal: May 11, 2011
Sponsor's: May 18, 2011

Subject Areas: Earthquake Hazards
Description:

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) provides support for research that will assist in achieving the goals of the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP). The goal of NEHRP is to mitigate earthquake losses that can occur in many parts of the nation by providing earth science data and assessments essential for land-use planning, engineering design, and emergency preparedness decisions.

Applicants are encouraged to review the high-priority targets listed in Attachment A for each region and topic in additional to the four major program elements described below as each is applicable for research done through external grants.

Application Details:

Specific objectives and research tasks identified as measures of progress towards the goals of these program elements are described in greater detail in the past or current Research Priorities section of the Announcement of Funding Opportunities.

For the FY 2012 funding cycle all proposals shall be submitted electronically via Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov). Hard/paper submissions will NOT be accepted. Electronic copies submitted via e-mail will NOT be accepted under any circumstances. All proposals must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov on or before: May 18, 2011, at 6 pm, Eastern Daylight Time.

INDIRECT COSTS OF 42.1% MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE BUDGET

NOTE: Letters of Intent and Full Applications are to be processed through Research Development Services for institutional signatures, and are to be accompanied by a completed RDAF form (bearing applicant, Chair and Dean signatures). Requests for Institutional signatures should be received no less than 3 days prior to the posted Sponsor deadline.
Western Contacts: Pocock,Katy
Russelo,Theresa M

Sponsor Contacts:

BRANCH OF ACQUISITION AND FEDERAL ASSIST
PO BOX 25046
DENVER, Colorado, United States