ANR Contracts & Grants Updates

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This blog is designed for ANR's current and future principal investigators, other interested academics, and their administrative staff. Important and timely information on workshops and webinars presented by OCG, funding opportunities, guidance, and trending topics will be provided to you.

Upcoming USDA NIFA Funding Opportunities for Summer 2019

May 10, 2019

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, NIFA has announced $192.585 million in funding for fundamental and applied research, education, and extension projects in the food and agricultural sciences.

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NSF Funding Opportunity: Growing Convergence Research (All Initiatives) Due February 2020

May 10, 2019

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, In 2016, the National Science Foundation (NSF) unveiled a set of "Big Ideas", 10 bold, long-term research and process ideas that identify areas for future investment at the frontiers of science and engineering.

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Implications of the California Wildfires for Health, Communities, and Preparedness - June 4-5, 2019 in Sacramento

May 6, 2019

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, On June 4th and 5th the National Academies will host a workshop on Implications of the California Wildfires for Health, Communities, and Preparedness. The event will take place in Sacramento, CA at the Betty Irene Moore Hall, University of California Davis, School of Nursing.

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FRI Sustainable Agricultural Systems Webinar- May 1, 2019

April 23, 2019

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, The purpose of the Fiscal Year 2019 Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Sustainable Agricultural Systems (SAS) is to promote the sustainable supply of abundant, affordable, safe, nutritious, and accessible food and other agricultural products, while enhancing economic op...

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UC Carbon Neutrality Initiative's Request for Information (RFI) for Carbon Offset Projects

April 16, 2019

By Kathleen P Nolan

Dear Colleagues, The UC Carbon Neutrality Initiative has announced a Request for Information (RFI) to solicit ideas from members of the UC community for off-campus projects that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or sequester carbon.

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