

PAGE: 63 FR 56923 23-Oct-98
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy; Idaho Operations Office
ITEM: Notice requesting applications under the Nuclear Engineering Education Research (NEER) Program, which supports state-of-the-art research in reactor physics, reactor engineering, nuclear materials, radiological engineering, radioactive waste management, applied radiation science, nuclear safety and risk analysis, and innovative technologies for next generation reactors, space power and propulsion or radiation sources.
ACTION: The application receipt deadline is 45 days after the issuance date of the solicitation, or November 30, 1998. Electronic information is available at http://www.id.doe.gov/doeid/pds/proc-div.html.
CONTACT: Dallas Hoffer, hofferdl@id.doe.gov.
PAGE: 63 FR 56924 23-Oct-98
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Energy; Office of Energy Research
ITEM: Notice requesting grant applications under the Plasma Physics Junior Faculty Development Program, for tenure-track faculty investigators who are involved in experimental or theoretical plasma physics research.
ACTION: Applications are due by February 3, 1999. Electronic information is available at http://www.er.doe.gov/production/grants/grants.html.
CONTACT: Ronald McKnight, 301/903-4597. E-mail: ron.mcknight@oer.doe.gov.
PAGE: 63 FR 56819 23-Oct-98
AGENCY: U.S. Department of Defense; Office of the Secretary
ITEM: Notice of a final rule addressing military recruiting and Reserve Officer Training Corps program access at institutions of higher education.
ACTION: This rule was effective on March 29, 1997.
CONTACT: William Carr, 703/697-8444.
TITLE: Technical Assistance, Managerial and Training Oversight for the Democracy Enhancement Project, Civil Society Component
SOL: RFP HAITI 521-99-001
AGENCY: U.S. Agency for International Development; USAID/Haiti
ITEM: Notice seeking the services of a U.S. firm/institution to serve as the primary implementing agency for the civil society strengthening element of the democracy enhancement project.
ACTION: The RFP, once issued, can be downloaded from http://www.info.usaid.gov/.
CONTACT: Clement J. Bucher, 509/22-5500. Fax: 509/23-9603. E-mail: cbucher@usaid.gov.
ADDRESS: Clement J. Bucher, Contracting Officer, USAID/Haiti, 17 Boulevard Harry Truman, Port Au Prince, Haiti
Program: American Fellowships
Agency: American Assoc. of University Women Educational Foundation
Next Deadline: Nov 15, 1998
Offers $15,000 for women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or $27,000 for postdoctoral research leave for a woman scholar. One postdoctoral fellowship is reserved for member of an underrepresented group. Summer/Short-Term Research Publication Grant provides u to $5,250. There are no restrictions on the location or field of study; except for engineering candidates, who should apply under Selected Professions Fellowships. See http://www.aauw.org/3000/fdnfelgra.html#anchor550163 . Direct questions to 319/337-1716, ext. 60. CFDA Number: N/A
Contact:
1111 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
202/728-7624
Program: Preparation of Personnel (IDEA): High Incidence Disabilities
Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Next Deadline: Dec 07, 1998
Supports preparation of special educators, related service & early intervention personnel serving children with high incidence disabilities, including specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment, or mental retardation. See the September 18, 1998 Federal Register. CFDA Number: 84.325H
Contact:
Louise Tripoli
Office of Special Education
600 Independence Ave., SW, Room 3514
Washington, DC 20202-2641
202/205-0378
The National Center for Environmental Research and Quality Assurance (NCERQA), at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has posted guidelines electronically for the STAR Graduate Fellowship Program, which carries a November 10, 1998, deadline for applications for FY 99.
The guidelines and application package are currently available at http://es.epa.gov/ncerqa/rfa/99fellow.html. The phone number listed in the guidelines is 202/564-6939.
Program:1999 Research Initiation Program
Sponsor: Office of Research, Mississippi State University
This is a small grants program designed to afford new faculty members an opportunity to initiate an activity that can be expanded in scope and ultimately funded through an external sponsoring agency. Contact: Lynn Randle at 325-7404 or lynn@spa.msstate.edu.
In an attempt to keep the Community of Science (COS) Expertise System updated, COS has notified via e-mail those faculty members who currently have an incomplete record in COS Expertise.
Please do not panic! SPA is just attempting to ensure that their system is ready to begin notifying anyone who has submitted a profile in COS Expertise using Funding Alert. Individuals receiving one of these messages should update their profiles.
To update a profile:
Usernames and passwords are unique to each individual. Please make a note of them for future reference.
The same COS username and password will provide access to COS Funding Alert. For questions or help, contact Lynn Randle at 325-7404 or lynn@spa.msstate.edu

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