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Funding opportunity: Environmental behavior, bioavailability and effects of manufactured nanomaterials |
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(Nanowerk News) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, in conjunction with the UK Environmental Nanoscience Initiative (UKENI) [a collaborative initiative funded by the UK Natural Environment Research Council (NERC); the UK Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC); the UK Government Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA); and the Environment Agency of England and Wales)], is seeking joint applications from US and UK partners that:
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1. propose integrated model(s) of fate, behavior, bioavailability and effects for several important and representative nanomaterial classes over key environmental pathways using intrinsic material properties and life cycle analysis as a starting point for model development;
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2. validate and refine these model(s) through interdisciplinary research, addressing key assumptions and areas of uncertainty; and
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3. develop effective methods and tools to detect, assess, and monitor the presence of nanomaterials in biological and environmental samples.
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The outputs of this program will be used to further scientific understanding of the fate, behavior, bioavailability and effects of nanomaterials and risk management policy development.
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This is the initial announcement of this funding opportunity:
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Solicitation Opening Date: March 31, 2009
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Solicitation Closing Date: August 5, 2009, 11:59:59 PM Eastern Time
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