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MCNC-RDI and Grant Proposals
April 13, 2004
MCNC: Local resource, statewide impact
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Established in 1980 as Microelectronics Center of North Carolina
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Founded by NC General Assembly as non-profit, state-funded resource
Expanded in 1985 to include NC Networking & Supercomputing
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Provide high-speed network linking NC universities
Provide common platform for statewide research for academic institutions
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Achieved in 1999 self-funded, private, non-profit research entity
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Split company in 2003 into:
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MCNC Research & Development Institute
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MCNC Grid Computing & Networking Services
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MCNC Ventures
MCNC-RDI Technology Focus Areas
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Novel Sensors and Actuators
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Signal
Electronics
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Biomedical / Environmental
Materials & Electronics
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Network
Security
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Organic, Macro, and
Opto electronics
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Optical Networks
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Networked Information
Systems
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Services:
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Display Technologies
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3D Integration
and Advanced
Electronic
Packaging
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Prototype Development
Foundry Services,
Analytical Services
Test Bed Services
MCNC-RDI’s prototyping and R&D capabilities
support biotechnology initiatives
Focus on Biomedical
Materials & Electronics
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Bio/Chemical Sensors
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Implantable Devices
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Biomedical Diagnostics
MCNC-GCNS leads the grid computing
initiatives in research and education in NC
MCNC-RDI
Involved with research and development
to enable next generation grids.
Actively participates in standards process
MCNC’s North Carolina Grid
Statewide grid makes compute, storage,
and data resources available to various
applications and users
The Grid Technology and
Evaluation Center (GTEC)
Supports development, testing, and
integration of grid technologies and novel
applications
Expert Grid researchers
and consultants
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Services offered on an a la
carte and bundled basis
Pay for what you use, saving the need
to make large capital and resource
investments
Cluster and high performance computing
Middleware services
Storage
Information security
Advanced networking
MCNC Venture funds overview
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$25 million of capital for early stage investing
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Focus on the electronic, photonic and informational
technology industries, as commensurate with the core
technology capabilities of MCNC-RDI
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Focus on companies and VC’s located in North Carolina
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Leveraging MCNC-RDI’s knowledge and facilities
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Pursuit of close partnerships with the state’s VC
community as well as the technology transfer offices of the
area’s universities
Federal Opportunities
MCNC-RDI History of Awards and Grants
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MCNC has a 20-year history of identifying, pursuing,
and winning federal grants and earmarks
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Granting bodies include
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DOD - DARPA, ARO, ARL, NRO, NRL, AFRL
NASA
NIST
NIH
USPTO
NASA
DOL, DOE
Success rates are strong but variable
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Depending on program, program manager, technology, timing,
skill, and a little luck
General Grant Information
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900+ grant programs being offered by the Federal
government
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26 Federal grant-making agencies
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Over $350 billion annually awarded to state and local
governments, academia, not-for-profits and other
organizations
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Projects, dollar amount, and grant length can vary by
agency
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List of NIH codes can be found at
http://grants2.nih.gov/grants/funding/ac.pdf
Government Acronyms for potential grants
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BAA – Broad Agency
Announcements
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SSA and SRA provide advance
notice of DoD interest in a
particular area of technology
Also serve so DoD may develop
competition within a technology
area what is the market for
potential qualified offerors
BRP - Bioengineering
Research Partnerships
BRG – Bioengineering Research
Grants
EBRG – Exploratory BRGs
PA - Program Announcement
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SSA – Sources-Sought
Announcements
SRA – Special Research
Announcements
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Provides general description of
a program, identifies broad
evaluation criteria, and solicits
proposals for participation
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RFA - Request for Applications:
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Increased priority and/or emphasizes
particular funding mechanisms for a specific
area of science; applications accepted on
standard receipt dates on an on-going basis
PAR: a PA for which special referral
guidelines apply, as described in the PAR.
PAS: a PA that includes specific set-aside
funds, as described in the PAS.
identifies a more narrowly defined area for
which one or more NIH institutes have set
aside funds for awarding grants; one receipt
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RFP – Request for Proposals
solicits proposals for a contract;
one receipt date
R01 (NIH) – Large research grants
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R-series grants are single research project grants
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For a project performed by one or more named
investigator(s) in an area of specific interest and
competence
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3 Deadlines each year for new R01 applications:
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Often awarded to a consortium
February 1, June 1, and October 1
These deadlines also apply to most other awards young
scientists are likely to apply for, including research career
awards, research center awards, and research program awards
Note: Competing continuations, supplemental grants,
and revised applications are due exactly 1 month later
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March 1, July 1, and November 1
R21 (NIH) - Early stage development support
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Intended to encourage new, exploratory and
developmental research projects
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Assess the feasibility of a novel area of investigation or a new
experimental system
Considerable risk but may lead to a breakthrough in a particular
area, or to the development of novel techniques, agents,
methodologies, models or applications
Seeking a major impact on a field of biomedical, behavioral, or
clinical research
Details
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Modular Format
Up to 2 years and $275,000 in direct costs
Normally, no more than $200,000 may be requested in any year
New projects only; competing continuation applications will not be
accepted
R03 (NIH) - Projects limited by cost or scope
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Using widely accepted approaches and methods
Examples of projects include the following:
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Pilot or feasibility studies
Secondary analysis of existing data
Small, self-contained research projects
Development of research methodology
Development of new research technology
Details
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Up to 2 years
Direct costs up to two $25,000 modules or $50,000 per year
New projects only; competing continuation applications will not
be accepted.
May not be used for thesis or dissertation research
Only one revision of a previously reviewed small grant
application may be submitted
Turnaround time for Grant notification
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First notification: 4-6 months
Funding Decision: 6-9 months
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Example: NIH R01
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Submitted late August 2003
Peer review scored in March 2004
Funding decision May 2004
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SBIR/STTR – similar timeframe
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However, the investment of time and money is a longterm benefit
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Credibility
IP advancement
Partnership opportunities
Use a targeted approach to select appropriate
grants
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Technology (align with your core competencies)
Homework (research)
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Federal budget
FedBizOpps
Grants.gov
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and Technology grants overview can be found at
http://www.grants.gov/ScienceTechnology
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Contacts
Counselors and consultants
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SBTDC
Grant Resources
Grants.gov: The 2+ year old “overnight success”
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One of the 24 Federal cross-agency E-Government
initiatives focused on improving access to services via the
Internet
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The vision is to produce a simple, unified “storefront” to
electronically find, apply for, and manage grant
opportunities
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Simplify the grant application process and reduce paperwork
Recent Key Milestones on Grants.gov:
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9/18/2003 - “Find Grant Opportunities” Feature Now Available
10/20/2003 – Users may register for credentials
10/31/2003 – “Apply for Grants” feature launched; Grants.gov fully
integrated with the government-wide E-Authentication Gateway
11/7/2003 - Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has ordered
all federal agencies to post grant announcements by this date
Hints about “FedBizOpps”
All solicitations for potential DoD contract awards larger than
$25,000 must be advertised through www.fedbizopps.gov
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For larger grants, FedBizOpps can be a formality
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Largest proposals are usually procurement-related
Several strong candidates likely
Pre-selection processes include
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Whitepapers
Outline submissions
Uncovering potential opportunities
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Network, network, network
Collaborate with other groups
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Pursue opportunities for 1:1s with program
managers
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Ask your service providers and current partners for leads
Industry Days
Don’t be afraid to call and clarify opportunities
Uncovering potential opportunities
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Work with non-profits and economic
development organizations
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Coordinate with your congressman
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MCNC
NCEITA
SBTDC
NC Biotech Center
Make him/her aware of your capabilities
Probably a more indirect rather than a direct reference;
don’t expect too much
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Network, network, network (again)
NC State Representation on Federal Committees
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Senator Elizabeth Dole
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Senate Armed Services committee
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Senator John Edwards
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Intelligence committee
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Congressman David Price
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Appropriations
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Congressman Mike McIntyre
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House Armed Services committee
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Congressman Brad Miller
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Committee on Science
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Congressman Richard Burr
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Committee on Energy and
Commerce (Vice-Chair)
Select Committee on Intelligence
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Congressman Bob Etheridge
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Select Committee on Homeland
Security
Current as of March, 2004
Tips for successful grant applications
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Follow all the details and formalities
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If you don’t succeed, ask for feedback from the
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Some agencies (e.g. DHS, TSWG) are very competitive very low percentage of applications funded
The more competitive the proposal, the more detail required
If you do succeed, remember input for next time
Re-submit
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If you have the time and have a strong score
Collaboration Opportunities
with MCNC-RDI
Joint Opportunities for Entrepreneurial
Companies and MCNC-RDI
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Consortium development
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Partnership on federal
grant or funding
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Joint component design and
development for new or
existing products
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Technology licensing to
boost product development
and IP platform
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Fabrication and analytical
testing of engineered
components
How do I pursue these great opportunities?
MCNC brings companies both skilled researchers
and in-depth development capabilities
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multiple technologies
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Develop your own list of possible grants
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Create a team or consortium
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MCNC can participate as a subcontractor on SBIR grants
Contact us as a potential partner
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World class research team
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20-year proven track record in government contract
research
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Unique capabilities and infrastructure
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Technical depth, stable staff
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Extensive facilities and resources focused on helping
North Carolina
MCNC-RDI Contact Information
Erika Hanley-Onken
Business Development Manager
(919) 248-9247
[email protected]
www.mcnc.org/rdi
Barbara Capone
Director, Marketing Programs
(919) 248-4148
[email protected]