The Office of Naval Research (ONR) released its second FY2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity for the Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), Education and Workforce Program.
This solicitation is open to all eligible sources from academia, non-profit and for-profit organizations proposing education-focused activities and programs and not for research proposals, unless the primary purpose of that research is to further education.
Examples of STEM education programs and activities that could be supported by this NOFO are as...
The National Science Foundation's Directorate for Technology, Innovation, and Partnerships (TIP) has released a solicitation for the new Translation to Practice (TTP) program. This program will support use-inspired research, translational activities, and partnerships that turn scientific discoveries into real-world solutions. There are three funding tracks that represent different starting points or stages in moving discoveries and innovations from the laboratory to practice:
NSF TTP-Explore (TTP-E) is a pilot track that is likely to be the first step for researchers...
This Lewis-Burke report (link is external)provides an update on policy developments at the National Science Foundation (NSF). May 10, 2025, marks the 75th Anniversary of NSF – “Since 1950, NSF has invested in ideas and innovations across all fields of science and engineering.” While celebrations have been scaled back, the National Science Board (NSB) noted earlier this week the significant achievements of NSF to date, and that success in the next 50 years will look very different.
Policy Update: Agency Responses to Executive Orders Engagement Opportunity: RFI on the Development of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Plan Funding Opportunity: ARI Releases BAA for Behavioral and Social Sciences
The United States Army Research Institute (ARI) for Behavioral and Social Sciences released its fiscal year (FY) 2026 broad agency announcement (BAA) seeking proposals for its Basic Research program. This BAA seeks proposals that focus on novel, state-of-the-art, and multidisciplinary approaches in the behavioral and social sciences that will contribute to theory as well as benefit the Army. White papers are not required for this solicitation; however, they are highly encouraged. White papers are due by 5:00 PM ET on March 9, 2025, and full proposals are due by 5:00 PM...
The Small Business Administration has released its 2025 Growth Accelerator Fund Competition (GAFC). This core program at SBA supports efforts from Entrepreneur Support Organizations to strengthen innovation ecosystems and entrepreneur growth partnerships in critical industries. The competition will comprise of two stages, and proposals must meet one of the two identified theme areas: Lab-to-Market or Capital Formation for Stage One. SBA will award additional funds to Stage One recipients to scale their proposed solution. Stage One submissions are due on January 31, 2025. Please see...
Lewis-Burke has provided campus with a report about NSF's new solicitation for Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace 2.0(link is external). The solicitation aims to increase trust in global cyber ecosystems and includes the security, privacy, and resilience of cyberspace. SaTC 2.0 includes the NSF Directorates for Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE), Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS), Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences (SBE), and STEM Education (EDU), but...
Agency Update: NIJ Releases Anticipated FY 2025 Research Interests New Policy Update: Department of Energy Research Security Overview Engagement Opportunity: ARPA-H’s Announces Proposers’ Day for EHI Initiative Funding Opportunity: NSF Releases Updated ExLENT Solicitation
The National Institute of Justice (NIJ) at the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released a list of anticipated research interests for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. This list includes 15 topics, under which a majority are focused on research and evaluation. It is important to note that these topic ideas are subject to change and may not result in a funding opportunity depending on final priorities and available funding. NIJ typically releases funding opportunities between December and May, though this timeline may be delayed due to the lack of resolution on the FY 2025 spending bills. The topics...
