Federal Limited Opportunities

NSF 23-536:Scholarships in STEM Network (S-STEM-Net)

NSF

The primary goal of each S-STEM Research Hub is to support and carry out high-quality, innovative research on the factors, structures or interventions involved in supporting and promoting the success of domestic low-income undergraduate and graduate STEM students, regardless of other demographic factors. Proposers who wish to focus on specific underrepresented demographic groups regardless of income status might consider applying for an NSF INCLUDES Alliance, or other NSF funding opportunities. Collaborations between S-STEM-Hubs and other NSF-funded initiatives, such as NSF INCLUDES, could be appropriate as long as the S-STEM Research Hub focuses their research activities on the success of low-income students. In addition, proposals aiming to investigate other STEM-related questions or issues but not focused on low-income student success, including those focused on the development of new STEM curriculum or academic programs, or specific research opportunities for undergraduates in some STEM-related topic, are not appropriate for the S-STEM-Hub funding opportunity and will be returned without review.

S-STEM Research Hubs are primarily formed to organize groups of researchers to conduct and disseminate rigorous qualitative and quantitative research on topics related to the S-STEM program and low-income student success. Each Research Hub should have a central focus that intersects a clear group of current and prospective S-STEM institutions. For example, a Research Hub might be organized around research on specific interventions (e.g., impact of math Summer bridge programs) or desirable outcomes (e.g., development of STEM identity) for S-STEM scholars. Other thematic topics that Research Hubs might focus on include research on issues affecting a specific discipline or academic context (e.g., low-income undergraduates in computer science; access to doctoral e programs for domestic low-income students in strategic disciplines such as quantum science, robotics, or AI; first-generation S-STEM scholars at two-year colleges; low-income veterans pursuing STEM careers). Any other common interests that exist among active S-STEM projects might also be appropriate for development of a Research Hub, including geographic regions with common cultural and other socio-economic factors affecting scholars (e.g., S-STEM Research Hub of the Midwest) or type of institution (e.g., S-STEM Hub for Rural-serving Institutions) or about a pervasive issue experienced by low-income scholars across certain types of institutions (e.g., S-STEM Research Hub about Strategies to Overcome Impostor Syndrome at Highly Competitive Institutions).

Dartmouth may submit at most one S-STEM-Hub proposal (as a single institution, a subawardee, or a member of a collaborative research project).

To apply for this opportunity, email the following to limitedfunding@dartmouth.edu

Overview/abstract of proposal (one page maximum)
Total request amount
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Use "S-STEM" as the email subject line.

Deadlines:

Internal Deadline: May 30, 2025

Full Proposal Due Date: August 14, 2025

Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) (T32)

NIH/NIGMS

The goal of the Medical Scientist Training Program (MSTP) is to develop a pool of well-trained clinician-scientist leaders available to address the nation’s biomedical research needs. Specifically, this funding announcement provides support to eligible, domestic organizations to develop and implement effective, evidence-informed approaches to dual-degree training and mentoring that will keep pace with the rapid evolution of the biomedical research enterprise and lead to the completion of both a clinical degree (for example, M.D., D.O., D.V.M., D.D.S., Pharm.D., etc.) and a research doctorate degree (Ph.D.).  

With the dual qualifications of a rigorous scientist and clinician, graduates will be equipped with the skills to develop research programs that accelerate the translation of research advances to the understanding, detection, treatment, and prevention of human disease, and to lead the advancement of biomedical research.  Areas of particular importance to NIGMS are optimizing training efficiency, fostering the persistence of alumni in research careers, and enhancing the clinician-scientist workforce.  NIGMS expects that the proposed research training program will incorporate didactic, research, mentoring and career development elements to prepare trainees for careers that will have a significant impact on the health-related research needs of the nation.

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) does not allow appointed Trainees to lead an independent clinical trial, but does allow them to obtain research experience in a clinical trial led by a mentor or co-mentor.

NIGMS will accept only one MSTP application per institution. 

To apply for this opportunity, email the following to limitedfunding@dartmouth.edu

Overview/abstract of proposal (one page maximum)
Total request amount
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Use "MSTP" as the email subject line.

Deadlines:

Internal Deadline: June 06, 2025

Full Proposal Due Date: September 25, 2025

NASA EPSCOR Research Cooperative Agreements

New Hampshire NASA EPSCoR

NASA EPSCoR Research Cooperative Agreements address high-priority NASA research and technology development needs. They are expected to establish research activities that will make a significant contributions to strategic research and technology development priorities of one or more of the Mission Directorates and contribute to overall research infrastructure. Awards are typically up to $750,000 for a 3-year period.

The UNH NASA EPSCoR office is releasing a call for mini-proposals in response to the Federal announcement for the NASA EPSCoR $750K Research Program. 

Dartmouth is allowed to submit one (1) pre-proposal to UNH for the New Hampshire down selection process as UNH can only submit one (1) proposal to NASA.

For more information on the requirements and submission details for the jurisdiction pre-proposal, please *CLICK HERE * to view UNH announcement. NASA EPSCoR Areas of Interest should be referenced within the mini-proposal.

 To apply for this opportunity, email the following to limitedfunding@dartmouth.edu

Overview/abstract of proposal (one page maximum)
Total request amount
Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
Use "EPSCoR_UNH" as the email subject line.

Deadlines:

**Internal Deadline: Monday, July 14th 5PM**

Pre-Proposal Due to UNH Thursday, July 31st.