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(for funding scheme please click here ) NFSAT is looking for additional financial support from interested parties to increase number of Projects to be funded under the University Centers of Excellent Programs In January of 2007 the National Foundation of Science and Advanced Technologies (NFSAT, www.nfsat.am ), Yerevan State University (YSU, www.ysu.am ), and the U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF, www.crdf.org) announced the University Centers of Excellence Program (UCEP). UCEP is projected to support the establishment of University Centers of Excellence (UCE) in the basic and/or natural sciences at Yerevan State University. The Yerevan State University funds 50% of the Program overall expenses. The aim UCEP is to integrate research into the academic curriculum, increase research opportunities for students and junior scientists, and support advanced, high quality research and openly accessible laboratory facilities that stimulate institutional collaborations within Armenia and internationally. The grants under the UCEP program are awarded via a merit-based, internationally peer reviewed competition. Overall 10 projects from Yerevan State University were submitted for UCEP, 3 best projects were selected for funding. The international review was conducted by NFSAT with help and support of U.S. CRDF, the database of the NSF was used to select reviewers worldwide. Under the terms of this program up to US$300,000 is available to fund the three grants. Each 24-month grant is for up to $100,000, with 50% of the funding to be spent on major equipment purchase and 50% is going to be spent on Research Program and Networking. The project includes such options as Research Infrastructure Development, R&D works, Education program for YSU students, Research Networking & Linkage as in Armenia so and Internationally, R&D Services. NFSAT jointly with Yerevan State University starting from September 2007 already funds 3 Research Projects which are going significantly to improve YSU research infrastructure and scientific potential. The competition results summarized in September 2007 demonstrated that in addition to the UCEP competition winners' projects there are also other 2 submitted projects proposals which got positive marks and significant approving comments from many reviewers. On its behalf NFSAT is ready to start to fund these additional 2 projects and is looking for additional financial support from interested parties to increase number of Projects to be funded under the University Centers of Excellent Programs. Our evaluations show that these additional 2 projects will significantly boost scientific infrastructure of the Yerevan State University and will contribute much to students and young researchers of the Armenian oldest National University. The additional projects are 1. University Center of Excellence on Sensors joint with Center of Semiconductor Devices and Nano-technologies [former Research Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials & Devices (RLSM&D) at the Department of Physics of Semiconductors and Microelectronics (DPS&M)]), Project Manager Prof. V. Aroutiounian. US CRDF reviewers' panel summary which emphasize the strengths and weaknesses that most influence the overall funding recommendation for this proposal: "This is a good technology development proposal, especially if a company is partner with it." Project Abstract: It is projected to develop Multi-sensor Solutions for Home security systems as well as Electronic Nose based on multi-criteria gas detection technique provided by programmable chipset platform for detection of such gases as hydrogen, hydrocarbons, carbon monoxide, NOx and smoke. The activities are projected to be carried out in the University Center of Excellence on Sensors joint with University Center of Semiconductor Devices and Nano-technologies [former Research Laboratory of Semiconductor Materials & Devices (RLSM&D) at the Department of Physics of Semiconductors and Microelectronics (DPS&M)]). As a future prototype of the Center fitting to UCEP ideology we utilized international experience of organization of such Centers, where the education process is well integrated with scientific research, product development and commercialization, and being at the same time well integrated with University facilities as well. For conducting projected research activities and for networking the Center's research capabilities in Armenia by providing new and advanced research opportunities for other Armenian scientific institutions and research groups, it is projected to acquire: (i) Advanced Automated Sensor Control & Measurement Chamber (Test bench) for multi-sensor solutions research (ii) Advanced Signal Processing Setups, (iii) Several Numerical Simulation Packages, in addition to which there is a significant support expected from a US Corporation via NFSAT Co Funding in case if the Project will be funded by other party as commercially non-obligatory support to the center (addition info on this co-funding is available upon request), (iv) Advanced Sensor Control Programmable Setups with Accessories. Students chosen on competitive base as well as research staff of the Department and researchers from other Armenian Scientific Institutions will fully participate to the center activities and will have opportunity to receive new valuable results. The projected Center will network its research activities within the University as well as with other interested Scientific Institutions and Universities. Center activities and new research capabilities will be fully reported and regularly updated online for cooperation and integration. 2. University Center of Excellence on Macromolecules Research at the Department of Molecular Physics of Faculty of Physics of Yerevan State University Project Manager Prof. Y. Dalyan US CRDF reviewers' panel summary which emphasize the strengths and weaknesses that most influence the overall funding recommendation for this proposal: "This is a good proposal with good potential for scientific contribution." Project Abstract: On the basis of molecular physics department the creation of Scientific Educational Center of Macromolecule Structure Research is planned. The activity of Center is dedicated to the preparation of students for independent scientific research which will enhance their qualification to the level of world standard. The work of the Center assumes the collaboration as with inter-faculty centers as well as with other Universities and international centers which have the same goals. Within the framework of the project the influence of new biological active preparations (porphyrins, metalloporphyrins and Pt(II)-containing compounds) on stability and conformation of DNA macromolecule will be studied. The determination of molecular mechanisms and thermodynamic characteristics of the binding of these compounds to DNA is supposed. Independent methods of research (spectrophotometer, calorimeter, circular dichroism etc.) will be used to solve this problem.
We would like to announce that one of our grantees of Short-Term Travel Grant Program 2006-2007 (TGP-5) Andranik Durgaryan (Master?s student of Yerevan State University) was awarded a Diploma (2nd prize) for the participation in young scientists reports competition in the III International Symposium on "Problems in Biochemistry, Radiation and Space Biology", which took place on January 24-28, 2007 in Dubna, RF. The topic of his presentation was "The in vitro Micronuclei and FISH techniques application on human fibroblasts and peripheral blood lymphocytes after X-rays irradiation".
NFSAT wishes Andranik to achieve more success in his further research and education! 
Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Arts and Sciences, Bentley College. Details of the fellowship, including the eligibility and deadline are given below.
Each UCE will integrate research into the academic curriculum, increase research opportunities for students and junior scientists, and support advanced, high quality research and openly accessible laboratory facilities that stimulate institutional collaborations within Armenia and internationally. Grants under the UCEP program will be awarded via a merit-based, internationally peer reviewed competition under the terms of this program announcement, and up to US$300,000 will be available to fund up to three grants. Each 24-month grant will be for up to $100,000, with 50% of the funding to be spent on major equipment purchase and 50% to be spent on other costs as detailed in the Budget Requirements in Section VII. The deadline for proposal submission to NFSAT and CRDF is 18:00 Armenian time on 2 April 2007. The competition results will be announced in August 2007. more ... Towards Realizing the Health MDGs in Africa and Asia. This is a 3 year USD 5.9 million project which involves conducting extensive international standard impact evaluations and cost-effectiveness analyses of both about-to-be-launched and ongoing health and health-related programs from the developing and transition world. As a project participant you will receive funds (ranging from US $75,000 to US $250,000) for conducting an international standard impact evaluation research project and will benefit from high-quality mentoring and interaction with international experts, networking with researchers from around the world, and development of program evaluation skills and expertise in best-practice impact evaluation techniques. I urge you to participate in this project and submit a proposal to be an independent evaluator of programs. The last date for submissions is November 17, 2006. The detailed call for proposals and guidelines for submission are available on: http://www.gdnet.org/middle.php?oid=1095 Thank you for your continued interest and support. I look forward to your participation in this project and request you to disseminate this information to your colleagues. With my very best wishes, Lyn Squire President Global Development Network Address for registered mail and courier: 2nd Floor, West Wing, ISID Complex Plot No. 4, Vasant Kunj Institutional Area New Delhi - 110 070 INDIA Web: www.gdnet.org
NFSAT's website won in the second All-Armenian e-Content Award in e-Science nomination.
NFSAT and CRDF announce awards under "Graduate Research Support Program" Competition
The National Foundation of Science and Advanced Technologies (NFSAT) and the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) are pleased to announce the results of the "Graduate Research Support Program" (GRSP) competition. NFSAT and CRDF received 57 eligible proposals for this competition. According to the international independent peer-reviewed assessments of each project the following 26 post-graduate students (aspirants) will receive grants under this competition up to $5,000 each:
The NFSAT and the CRDF will provide 12 months of support to these post-graduate students (aspirants) in the Republic of Armenia. "Electronic Research Articles for Armenian scientific infrastructure" 2006-2008 National Foundation of Science and Advanced Technologies announces about extension of the "Electronic Research Articles for Armenian scientific infrastructure" program to be implemented at Yerevan State University. This program gives the Armenian scientific and educational communities free electronic copies of research articles requested by researchers from the top-ranked and worldwide known libraries and scientific databases located in Europe and the USA. All the interested researchers may apply for scientific articles to the Yerevan State University Library in person or by email:elpub@ysu.am The program is due from August 1, 2006 till July 31, 2008.
Short-Term Travel Grant Program for Armenian Scientists and Engineers (TGP-5) 2006
On a competitive basis, the National Foundation of Science and Advanced Technologies (NFSAT) will provide up to US$2,500 each to promising scientists and engineers from the Republic of Armenia to facilitate their participation in international meetings of scientific and engineering professional societies in the United States and Europe . The major goal of this activity is to encourage the integration of Armenian scientists with the international scientific community through participation in international scientific meetings and conferences. The duration of this program is approximately one year starting August 1, 2006 and ending July 31, 2007, or until funding has been exhausted. With the requested funds, NFSAT hopes to support at least 14 grants of approximately US$2,500 each, depending on the location of the scientific meetings. The Short-Term Travel Grant Program is carried out under an award provided to NFSAT by the U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF). Click here for application forms (Ms Word 97+) Click here for application forms (PDF) International Scientific Meetings and Conferences Support (ISMCS) Program (2006-2007) 2006 The National Foundation of Science and Advanced Technologies (NFSAT) will sponsor, on a competitive basis, international scientific meetings or conferences to be held in Armenia on a topic in the basic or applied sciences and which will be organized at Armenian research organizations with "non-profit" juridical status. The main goals of this initiative are to promote the integration of Armenian scientists and engineers with the international scientific community and to improve the contacts that existed between scientists and engineers of the South Caucasus countries before the break-up of the former Soviet Union. It is NFSAT's hope that such scientific contacts will help reduce political tensions in the region. A key NFSAT criterion for support will be the participation of scientific representatives from a large number of FSU countries and Europe. The International Scientific Meetings and Conferences Support Program is carried out under an award provided to NFSAT by the U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation (CRDF), in support of the International Scientific Meetings Support Program 2006 (ISMSP). Applications for this program must be submitted to NFSAT at least 45 calendar days prior to the intended date of the conference, according to the submission guidelines below, but no later than July 15, 2007, or until the funds available for this program are exhausted. Click here for application forms (Ms Word 97+) Click here for application forms (PDF) Click here for Armenian version of Application Forms (Ms Word 97+) Click here for Armenian version of Application Forms (PDF)
On a competitive basis, the National Foundation of Science and Advanced Technologies (NFSAT) and the U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation will provide 12 months of support to post-graduate students (aspirants) in the Republic of Armenia who receive awards under this competition. These grants will be up to $5,000 each: $2,000 for individual financial support and $3,000 for research and travel expenses.
The goal of this program is to provide early-career Armenian investigators (aspirants) involved in full-time research the following:
The deadline for GRSP proposals to be submitted is 18:00 on 15 May 2006. For questions about the proposal submission process, or for further information about this program, please contact NFSAT office: NFSAT contact person: Ms. Anna Baghramyan, Senior Program Manager Tel: 28-81-92 anna@nfsat.am
The Office of Naval Research Global (ONRG), in collaboration with the National Foundation of Science and Advanced Technologies (NFSAT), held a conference, entitled "International Collaboration Opportunities for Research and Technology Development in Armenia", in the "Hrazdan" hotel from January 24 to 25, 2006.
THE WINNERS OF " ARMENIAN-U.S. BILATERAL GRANTS PROGRAM IV" (BGP IV)
AWARD UNDER BASIC RESEARCH IN ARMENIAN UNIVERSITIES PROGRAM Yerevan, 10 December, 2005 - National Foundation of Science and Advanced Technologies announces the results of the competition titled "Basic Research in Armenian Universities". The project named "Synthesis of Organic Polymers" presented by the State Engineering University of Armenia (PI - Anahit Tonoyan) has been provided with an award comprising $300,000. Four projects had been presented to the competition. Two of them were from the State Engineering University of Armenia, and the others, correspondingly, from the Yerevan State University and the Yerevan State Medical University.The choice was bilateral, based on scientific and administrative opportunities, as well as peer review. In accordance with the terms and conditions of the competition, 50% of $300,000 will be covered by NFSAT (which has received an amount of $150,000 from U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation for the realization of the program). The other 50% will be provided by the Ministry of Education and Science of RA ($90,000) and by the University, the project of which has won at the competition ($60,000). |
