[Faculty] PFAS-Related Internal Pilot Projects and Statements of Need from Department of Defense

Tue Nov 26 15:45:58 MST 2024

Dear Colleagues:

I am writing to highlight a few opportunities that I have become aware of recently. I hope that you can take advantage of at least one of them.

FY25 Research Development Grants - PFAS Seed Grant (deadline: 12/12/2024, 5:00pm)
These PFAS Seed Grants are designed to jump-start worthwhile projects by providing short-term, one-time support. This is a collaborative award, requiring the participation of faculty from at least two colleges. These grants provide up to $16,666 on a competitive basis.
More Information<https://azcultivate.arizona.edu/#competitionDetail/1956405>

Improved Understanding of the Ecological Toxicity of PFAS - SERDP, Environmental Restoration Program Area

The objective of this Statement of Need (SON) is to seek fundamental or applied research to further improve our understanding of the ecological toxicity of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) at sites impacted by aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), particularly those PFAS that are less characterized due to historical limitations in analytical methods. In addition, this SON seeks to develop methodologies that are able to more accurately and efficiently assess ecological toxicity.

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Real-Time Sensors for Detection and Quantification of PFAS in Soil and Groundwater - SERDP, Environmental Restoration Program Area

The objective of this Statement of Need (SON) is to develop a real-time sensor for detecting and quantifying per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in environmental media without extensive sample preparation.

More Information<https://serdp-estcp.mil/workwithus/callforproposal?id=1c6a945d-f457-4ca4-a925-a7c0114c61d4>

Cheers,

Zelieann

[The University of Arizona block 'A' logo.]     Zelieann R Craig, Ph.D.
Assistant Dean for Research, College of Agriculture, Life and Environmental Sciences
Associate Professor, School of Animal & Comparative Biomedical Sciences
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