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October 12, 2010

This publication includes deadline dates for the month of January 2011 and late announcements for the months of December 2010 and November 2010. Proposals submitted by a referenced target date will be included in a particular review cycle, while those received after the target date will be held for the next review cycle. It is advisable to contact the program staff cited in each listing to obtain all available information.Those deadlines marked by an asterisk (**) are tentative. In some cases, these are specific dates that may change depending on the timing of the deadline notices and in others, we have listed just the month during which a deadline is expected. Deadlines marked by a double plus sign (++) are target dates.

Deadlinesfrom the Grants Resource Center

Arts/Humanities/International

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesInstitutional Grants; Film Festival Grants; Academy Film Scholars Program p. 1Jan 15

American Antiquarian SocietyLong Term/Short Term Visiting Academic Research Fellowships p. 1Jan 15

American Council of Learned SocietiesEast European Studies Programs p. 1Jan 14

American Musicological SocietyTravel and Research Grants p. 1Jan 25

Canadian Centre for ArchitectureVisiting Scholars Program p. 2Jan 14

CEC ArtsLinkArtsLink Exchange Programs p. 2Jan 15

Consulate General of SwedenBicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Fund p. 2Nov 15

Cornell University Society for the HumanitiesSociety and Mellon Fellowships p. 2Jan 15

Council of American Overseas Research CentersMulti-Country Research Fellowship Program p. 3Jan 12

DAAD: German Academic Exchange ServiceGerman Studies Research Grant p. 3Nov 01

E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter FoundationGrants Program (Asian Art/Ed., Theology Ed., Health/Hospice) p. 3Jan 31

Houghton LibraryVisiting Fellowships p. 3Jan 14

Institute of International EducationBoren Awards for International Study p. 4Jan 13

Institute of Museum and Library ServicesMuseum Grants for African American History and Culture p. 4Jan 18

International Reading AssociationAwards and Grants Program p. 4Jan

John Carter Brown LibraryLong-Term & Short-Term Research Fellowships p. 4Jan 03

Metropolitan Museum of ArtArt History & Conservation Fellowships p. 5Dec 03

Music Teachers National Association: MTNA FoundationTeacher Enrichment Grant Program p. 5Jan 07

National Council for Eurasian and East European ResearchGrants and Fellowships for Eurasian and East European Research p. 5Jan 01

National Endowment for the ArtsLiterature Fellowships: Translation Projects p. 5Jan 06

National Endowment for the HumanitiesAmerica's Historical and Cultural Organizations: Implementation Grants p. 6Jan America's Historical and Cultural Organizations: Planning Grants p. 6Jan America's Media Makers: Development and Production Grants p. 6Jan

Newberry LibraryLong-Term and Short-Term Fellowships p. 6Jan 10

Samuel H. Kress FoundationKress Grants p. 7Jan 15

U.S. Agency for International DevelopmentUnsolicited Concept Papers and Proposals p. 7Jan 01 ++

U.S. Institute of PeaceJennings Randolph Program for International Peace p. 7Jan 05

United States-Japan FoundationGrant Programs p. 7Dec 15

University Film and Video Association (UFVA)Carole Fielding Student Grants p. 8Dec 15

Education/Human and Community Development

American Association of Family and Consumer SciencesAAFCS National and International Fellowships p. 8Jan

American Association of University Women Educational FoundationCommunity Action Grants p. 8Jan 15

American Educational Research AssociationAERA Grants Program p. 8Jan 06

American Hotel and Lodging Educational FoundationResearch/Project Funding and Undergraduate Scholarships p. 9Jan 01

American Psychological AssociationAPA Congressional Fellowship Program p. 9Jan 07

Association for Institutional Research

Improving Institutional Research in Postsecondary Educational Institutions p. 9Jan Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Public Policy Fellowships, Congressional Internships, and Scholarships p. 9Nov 05Corporation for National and Community Service

AmeriCorps State and National p. 10Jan 25Economic History Association

Graduate Fellowships and Grants p. 10Jan 14Longview Foundation

Grants Program (Global Education/International Understanding) p. 10Jan 13Morris K. Udall Foundation

Native American Congressional Internships (Undergraduate/Graduate) p. 10Jan 28Talbots Charitable Foundation

Women's Scholarship Fund Program p. 11Jan 03U.S. Department of Commerce

Minority Business Enterprise Centers (MBEC) p. 11Nov 10U.S. Department of Education

Fulbright-Hays: Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad p. 11Nov 02Fulbright-Hays: Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship p. 11Nov 16

U.S. Department of LaborYouthbuild Grants p. 12Dec 03

U.S. Department of the InteriorAmerican Battlefield Protection Program p. 12Jan 13

Health/Mental Health

Agency for Healthcare Research and QualityPartnerships in Implementing Patient Safety II p. 12Jan 25Researching Implementation and Change While Improving Quality p. 12Jan 25

American Brain Tumor AssociationResearch Fellowships and Grants p. 13Jan 07

American Dental Association FoundationGrants, Scholarships, and Fellowships p. 13Jan 14

American Diabetes AssociationNationwide Research, Development, and Training Awards p. 13Jan 15

American Federation for Aging ResearchAFAR Award Programs p. 13Nov 09

American Heart AssociationNational and Affiliates Research Program p. 14Jan 11

American Otologic SocietyResearch Grant Awards and Training Fellowships p. 14Jan 31

American Parkinson Disease AssociationPredoctoral/Postdoctoral Fellowships & Research Grants p. 14Jan 31

American Psychological AssociationMinority Fellowship Programs p. 14Jan 15

American Sociological AssociationMinority Fellowship Program in Sociology of Mental Health p. 15Jan 31

Christian de Duve Institute of Cellular PathologyPost-doctoral Fellowships p. 15Jan 15

Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of AmericaResearch Awards p. 15Jan 14

Doris Duke Charitable FoundationFellowships and Awards p. 15Nov 17

Foundation for Digestive Health and NutritionResearch Awards, Grants, & Fellowships p. 16Jan 11

Foundation for Physical TherapyGrants, Doctoral Scholarships & Awards p. 16Jan 26

FRAXA Research FoundationFellowships and Research Grants (Fragile X Studies) p. 16Jan 20

Grant (William T.) FoundationFellowship Programs p. 16Jan 05

Health Resources and Services AdministrationOrgan and Tissue Donation and Procurement Program p. 17Dec 01

Heed Ophthalmic FoundationHeed Fellowships in Ophthalmology p. 17Jan 15

Howard Hughes Medical InstituteHHMI-NIH Research Scholars Program p. 17Jan 10Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students p. 17Jan 11

John A. Hartford Foundation/American Academy of NursingBuilding Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Awards Program p. 18Jan 13

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation InternationalJDRF Grants and Awards p. 18Jan 19

Lalor FoundationAnna Lalor Burdick and Postdoctoral Programs p. 18Jan 15

McKnight Endowment Fund for NeuroscienceAwards for Neuroscientists p. 18Jan 10

National Foundation for Infectious DiseasesFellowships and Grants p. 19Jan 03

National Institutes of HealthNIH Director's Early Independence Awards p. 19Jan 21Behavioral & Social Sci Rsrch on Understanding & Reducing Health Disparit p. 19Jan 11NEI Translational Research Program on Therapy for Visual Disorders p. 19Jan 25NHLBI: Research Dissemination and Implementation Grants p. 20Jan 25Alcohol Research Education Project Grants p. 20Jan 25Research on Alcohol and HIV/AIDS p. 20Jan 07Resource Program Grants in Bioinformatics p. 20Jan 25

Tech-Based Adherence Interventions for Substance Abusing Pops. with HIV p. 21Jan 07Unique Interactions Between Tobacco Use and HIV/AIDS p. 21Jan 07MBRS Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD) p. 21Jan 25MBRS Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE) p. 21Jan 25MBRS Support of Continuous Research Excellence (SCORE) p. 22Jan 25Research Centers in Trauma, Burn, and Peri-Operative Injury p. 22Jan 25Dissemination, Implementation, & Operational Research for HIV Prevention p. 22Jan 07NIMH Research Education Programs for HIV/AIDS Research p. 22Jan 07Integrating Biobehavioral & Sociocultural Research to Prevent HIV Transmis p. 23Jan 07

Pfeiffer (Gustavus and Louise) Research FoundationGrants Program (Research on Medicine, Pharmacy, and Physical Disabilities) p. 23Jan 08

Radiological Society of North AmericaResearch & Education Program Grants & Awards p. 23Jan 10

Robert Wood Johnson FoundationExecutive Nurse Fellows Program p. 23Jan 18

U.S. Department of AgricultureRural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) p. 24Dec 22Children, Youth & Families at Risk (CYFAR) Sustainable Community Projec p. 24Nov 10

Whitehall FoundationGrants-in-Aid & Research Grants p. 24Jan 15

Science/Engineering

American Association of University Women Educational FoundationSelected Professions Fellowships p. 24Jan 10

American Astronomical SocietyInternational Travel Grants p. 25Jan 14

American Society for MicrobiologyASM/CCID Postdoctoral Fellowships p. 25Jan 15

AT&T LabsAT&T Labs Fellowship Program p. 25Jan 31

Carnegie Institution of WashingtonPostdoctoral Fellowships p. 25Jan 15

Council on Undergraduate ResearchCUR Fellows Awards Program p. 26Dec 10

Environmental Research and Education FoundationGrants Program (Solicited and Unsolicited Proposals) p. 26Jan 08

Grass FoundationGrass Fellowship Program p. 26Dec 05

Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics (JILA)Visiting Scientists Fellowship Program p. 26Jan 31

Leakey (L.S.B.) FoundationGeneral Research Grants and Baldwin Fellowships p. 27Jan 05

Morris K. Udall Foundation

Undergraduate Scholarships and Dissertation Fellowships p. 27Jan 28National Aeronautics and Space Administration

NASA Glenn Faculty Fellowship Program (NGFFP) p. 27Jan 14Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) p. 27Jan

National Research CouncilJefferson Science Fellows Program at the U.S. Department of State p. 28Jan 14

National Science FoundationPhysical Anthropology p. 28Jan 20 ++Ecology of Infectious Disease p. 28Dec 15Research Initiation Grants to Broaden Participation in Biology (RIG BP) p. 28Jan 10Plant Genome Research Program p. 29Jan 28 ++Ecosystem Science p. 29Jan 09 ++Long Term Research in Environmental Biology (LTREB) p. 29Jan 13Opportunities for Promoting Understanding through Synthesis (OPUS) p. 29Jan 07Population and Community Ecology p. 30Jan 09Systematic Biology and Biodiversity Inventories p. 30Jan 09Behavioral Systems p. 30Jan 12Developmental Systems p. 30Jan 12Neural Systems p. 31Jan 12Physiological and Structural Systems p. 31Jan 12Biomolecular Systems p. 31Jan 12Cellular Systems p. 31Jan 12Genes and Genome Systems p. 32Jan 12Transforming Undergraduate Education in STEM (TUES) p. 32Jan 14Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program (I/UCRC) p. 32Jan 01Geobiology and Low-Temperature Geochemistry p. 32Jan 16Geomorphology and Land Use Dynamics p. 33Jan 16Petrology and Geochemistry p. 33Jan 06Sedimentary Geology and Paleobiology (SGP) p. 33Jan 16Tectonics p. 33Jan 06CHE-DMR-DMS Solar Energy Initiative (SOLAR) p. 34Jan 25Algorithms for Threat Detection p. 34Jan 10Mathematical Biology p. 34Jan 13Transformative Computational Science Using CyberInfrastructure (CI TraCS p. 34Jan 13Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) p. 35Jan 27 **Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes (PASI) p. 35Jan 15SBE Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants p. 35Jan 15Cognitive Neuroscience p. 35Jan 24 ++Cultural Anthropology p. 36Jan 15Developmental and Learning Sciences p. 36Jan 15 ++Geography and Spatial Sciences (GSS) p. 36Jan 15Linguistics p. 36Jan 15 ++Social Psychology p. 37Jan 15 ++Decision, Risk, and Management Sciences (DRMS) p. 37Jan 18 ++Economics p. 37Jan 18 ++Law and Social Sciences p. 37Jan 15 ++Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS) p. 38Jan 16 ++Political Science p. 38Jan 15 ++

U.S. Department of AgricultureNational Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Progra p. 38Nov 29U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research & Development Fund (BARD) p. 38Jan 15

U.S. Department of CommerceGraduate Sciences Program (GSP) p. 39Jan 31NOAA Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship p. 39Jan 17Coastal Management Fellowship Program p. 39Jan 28Postsecondary Internship Program (PIP) p. 39Dec 01

U.S. Department of DefenseNational Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship p. 40Dec 17IC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program p. 40Jan 28Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program p. 40Jan 12

U.S. Department of EnergyAdvanced Detector Research Program p. 40Dec 16Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program p. 41Nov 15Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program p. 41Nov 15

U.S. Department of the InteriorJoint Fire Science Programs p. 41Nov 19

U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyP3 Award: A Student Design Competition for Sustainability p. 41Dec 22Greater Research Opportunities: Undergraduate Fellowships p. 42Dec 09

U.S. Nuclear Regulatory CommissionHBCU Research Participation Program p. 42Jan 18

United Negro College Fund (UNCF)UNCF/Merck Fellowships (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postdoctoral) p. 42Dec 01

Woods Hole Oceanographic InstitutionPostdoctoral Scholar Program p. 42Jan 15 **

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Erika Thompson, Editor

Agency: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences

Program: Institutional Grants; Film Festival Grants; Academy Film Scholars Program

Next Deadline: Jan 15, 2011

CFDA Number: N/AContact: Grants Department

Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences1313 Vine StreetHollywood, CA 90028310/247-3031

The Academy provides grants to make the world of motion pictures more accessible to the public. Institutional Grants provide modest funding for film-oriented projects, including college-based internship programs, to college film departments and organizations providing services related to motion pictures (12/15). Film Festival Grants make festival events more accessible to the general public (open in spring). The Scholars Program seeks to explore theatrical motion picture art, science, commerce, history or theory (10/1). See http://www.oscars.org/education-outreach/grants/index.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Antiquarian Society

Program: Long Term/Short Term Visiting Academic Research Fellowships


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Cheryl McRell, Outreach Department

Assistant (ext. 149)185 Salisbury StreetWorcester, MA 01609-1634508/755-5221

Allows researchers to use the AAS library's resources in American history and culture through 1876 for research and writing. Visiting Academic Research Fellowships include various Long Term awards of $35,000 for senior and mid-career Ph.D. scholars; Short Term awards, of $1,700 per month for those living off campus at their own expense or $1,200 for those who choose to live rent free on campus, for recent Ph.D.s and doctoral candidates. See http://www.americanantiquarian.org/fellowships.htm for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Council of Learned Societies

Program: East European Studies Programs


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Cynthia Mueller, Manager (ext. 136)

Office of Fellowships and Grants633 Third AvenueNew York, NY 10017-3398212/697-1505

Provides funding in several areas: Early-Career Postdoc Research (11/10) awards up to $25,000; Dissertation Fellowships (11/10) awards up to $18,000; Language Grants to Individuals for Summer Study (1/14) awards up to $2,500 for intensive summer study of Albanian, Bosnian-Croatian-Serbian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, or Romanian; and Institutional Grants (1/14) awards up to $10,000 to institutions supporting summer language programs. Travel and Conference Grants (1/28) and Heritage Speakers Grants (1/14) also offered. See http://www.acls.org/grants/Default.aspx?id=530 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: American Musicological Society

Program: Travel and Research Grants


CFDA Number:Contact: Robert Judd, Executive Director

6010 College StationBrunswick, ME 04011207/798-4243

Provides several travel grants that support music research: M. Elizabeth C. Bartlet Fund for research in France (3/1); Thomas Hampson Fund for research/publication in Classic Song (8/15); Jan LaRue Travel Fund for research in Europe (3/1); Janet Levy Fund for independent scholars (1/25, 7/25); Membership and Professional Development Committee Travel Grants (7/20); Eileen Southern Travel Fund provides funds for minority students to travel to the annual meeting (9/15); Harold Powers World Travel Fund (3/1); and Eugene K. Wolf Travel Fund for European research (3/1). See http://www.ams-net.org/grants/ for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Canadian Centre for Architecture

Program: Visiting Scholars Program


CFDA Number:Contact: Study Centre

1920 rue BaileMontreal, Canada H3H 2S6514/939-7001

Visiting Scholars (scholars and architects conducting research at post-doctoral or more advanced academic levels) are in residence at the Study Centre to pursue individual research supported by CCA's library. Program encourages innovative research in the history, theory and criticism of architecture, in broadest sense, particularly historical and critical research proposals on theory and practice of contemporary design culture and related social issues. Candidates in contemporary professional practices also eligible. See http://www.cca.qc.ca/pages/Niveau2.asp?page=etude&lang=eng for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: CEC ArtsLink

Program: ArtsLink Exchange Programs


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Tamalyn Miller, Program Director (ext.

23)CEC ArtsLink, Inc.435 Hudson Street, 8th FloorNew York, NY 10014212/643-1985

Supports exchanges between artists and arts organzations in the U.S. and Central/Eastern Europe, Russia, and Eurasia through four programs: ArtsLink Residencies (12/1) place artists at U.S. arts organizations for five weeks; Independent Projects (12/1) support artists/arts managers who have been invited to carry out a project at a U.S. nonprofit organization; ArtsLink Projects (1/15) support U.S. arts professionals to carry out projects; and ArtsLink Residencies Hosts (6/1) provides funding to host artists. See http://www.cecartslink.org for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Consulate General of Sweden

Program: Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Fund

Next Deadline: Nov 15, 2010

CFDA Number: N/AContact: Program Staff

Swedish InstituteSlottsbacken 10, Box 7434Stockholm, Sweden

Program provides two to four week intensive research trips within the fields of public policy, economics, science, healthcare, education, media or culture. The grant is specifically intended for professional enrichment and is not applicable to work related to academic degrees, programs or conferences. Other programs available. See http://www.swedenabroad.com/pages/general____18552.asp for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Cornell University Society for the Humanities

Program: Society and Mellon Fellowships


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Megan Dirks, Director

A. D. White House27 East AvenueIthaca, NY 14853-1101607/255-9274

Society Fellowships (10/1) provide $45,000 for one year residential postdoctoral research, writing, and teaching focusing on an annual theme. Current theme is "Sound: Culture, Theory, Practice, Politics". Mellon Fellowships offer funding to graduate students ($24,000; 10/1) and postdocs ($45,000). Postdoctoral fellowships are available in two areas: History of Art (1/15) and Linguistics (11/26). See http://www.arts.cornell.edu/sochum/mellon_post-d_fellowships.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Council of American Overseas Research Centers

Program: Multi-Country Research Fellowship Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Program Office

P.O. Box 37012MRC 178Washington, DC 20013-7012202/633-1599

Supports U.S. master's students and doctoral candidates and scholars with Ph.D.s in fields of the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences. Must conduct research of regional or trans-regional significance in two or more countries outside the U.S., one of which must host a participating American overseas research center. Fellowship term is typically 90 days. Doctoral candidates and scholars receive $12,000; master's students receive $8,000. See http://www.caorc.org/programs/multi.htm for details.

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Agency: DAAD: German Academic Exchange Service

Program: German Studies Research Grant


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Program Officer

New York Office871 United Nations PlazaNew York, NY 10017212/758-3223

Provides grants to promote the study of cultural, political, historical, economic and social aspects of modern and contemporary German affairs from an inter- and multi-disciplinary perspective. Candidates must be nominated by department and/or program chairs. Master's and Ph.D. candidates are eligible. Grants are restricted to citizens of the United States who are enrolled full time at the university that nominates them. Awards will range from $1,500 - $2,500. Other grants and scholarships also available. Deadlines vary. See http://www.daad.org/?p=50129 for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation

Program: Grants Program (Asian Art/Ed., Theology Ed., Health/Hospice)


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Joseph O'Connor, Jr., Executive Director

1735 Market StreetSuite 3420Philadelphia, PA 19103215/979-3221

Supports graduate theological education; the purchase, restoration, and conservation of Asian art at college and university museums; and education in the field of Asian art. Some funds are also given for projects dealing with hospice care. Foundation gives primarily east of the Mississippi River (and in areas where the Carpenter Company had branch offices). Limited submission: one application per year. Deadlines are 1/31 and 7/31 annually. See http://erlbcarpenterfoundation.org for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Houghton Library

Program: Visiting Fellowships


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Monique Duhaime, Staff Assistant

Fellowship Selection CommitteeHarvard UniversityCambridge, MA 02138617/495-2441

Supports short and long-term fellowships at the Houghton Library, which contains Harvard College's rare books and manuscripts, particularly European, English, American, and South American literature. Collections include American literary manuscripts, philosophy, religion, history of science, music, printing and graphic arts, dance and theater. Eligibility is limited to ABD graduate students or postdoctoral researchers with membership in the American Society for 18th-Century Studies at the time of the award. E-mail: [email protected]. See http://hcl.harvard.edu/libraries/houghton/public_programs/visiting_fellowships.cfm

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Agency: Institute of International Education

Program: Boren Awards for International Study


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Aimee Hutton, Boren Scholarships

Program Manager1400 K Street, NW6th FloorWashington, DC 20005-2403800/618-6737

Supports U.S. undergraduates and graduates studying world regions critical to U.S. interests, including Africa, Asia, Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded. Offers Boren Undergraduate Scholarships (2/10); Boren Graduate Fellowships (2/1); and Language Flagship Fellowships (1/13). See http://www.borenawards.org/program for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services

Program: Museum Grants for African American History and Culture


CFDA Number: 45.309Contact: Christopher Reich, Senior Program

OfficerOffice of Museum Services1800 M Street, NWWashington, DC 20036202/653-4685

Supports projects that provide opportunities for the staff of African American museums to gain knowledge and abilities in the areas of management, operations, programming, collections care, and other museum skills identified as a high priority by applicants. Awards will range from $5,000 to $150,000. See http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/AfricanAmerican.shtm for more details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: International Reading Association

Program: Awards and Grants Program

Next Deadline: Jan 2011

CFDA Number:Contact: William Harvey, Executive Director

800 Barksdale RoadPO Box 8139Newark, DE 19714-8139302/731-1600

The Association’s awards program includes honors for teaching, service to the profession, research, media coverage of reading, and authorship of children’s books. There are several grants offered, supporting professional development, graduate studies, and research. IRA funds Children's Literature Awards; Professional Development Awards and Grants; Research Awards and Grants; Service Awards; Teachers Awards and Grants and Travel Grants. Various deadlines occur for the different programs offered through IRA. E-mail: [email protected] See http://www.reading.org/Resources/AwardsandGrants.aspx for details.

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Agency: John Carter Brown Library

Program: Long-Term & Short-Term Research Fellowships


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Valerie Andrews, Fellowship

CoordinatorThe John Carter Brown LibraryBrown University, Box 1894Providence, RI 02912401-863-2725

Provides residential fellowships for advanced research to scholars whose work involves the colonial history of the Americas, North and South, including all aspects of the European, African, and Native-American involvement. Short-Term Fellowships are available for pre- and postdoctoral or independent research for two to four months. Long-Term Fellowships are available for five to 10 months; graduate students are not eligible for Long-Term Fellowships. See http://tinyurl.com/yczb3nc for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Metropolitan Museum of Art

Program: Art History & Conservation Fellowships

Next Deadline: Dec 03, 2010

CFDA Number: N/AContact: Marcie Karp, Manager of Academic

ProgramsEducation Office1000 Fifth AvenueNew York, NY 10028-0198212/535-7710

Provides support for in-residence fellowships up to $40,000 for senior fellows & $30,000 for pre-doctoral fellows, with up to an additional $5,000 for travel. Fellowships supporting short-term research by senior museum curators are also considered as well as a position for a research scholar in photo conservation. Applications are due by 12/3 for Conservation Fellowships and 11/5 for Art History Fellowships. GRC members have been awardees. See http://www.metmuseum.org/education/er_fellow.asp for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Music Teachers National Association: MTNA Foundation

Program: Teacher Enrichment Grant Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Marge Bengel, Deputy Executive

Director441 Vine StreetSuite 3100Cincinnati, OH 45202-2811513/421-1420

Provides support to music teachers, including faculty, for private study or special projects in performance, pedagogy, music theory, composition, etc. Support is also available for individual classes, small projects, workshops, master classes, and seminars for the enhancement of teaching skills. Membership in MTNA is not required. Most awards range from $250 to $1,000 each. See http://tinyurl.com/yc4hpyk for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: National Council for Eurasian and East European Research

Program: Grants and Fellowships for Eurasian and East European Research


CFDA Number:Contact: Robert Huber, President

Box 353650Seattle, WA 98195206/829-2445

Supports humanities and social science policy research on Russian, Eurasian and East European social, political, economic, and historical development. National Research Competitions (1/1, 2/15) support collaborative and individual research. Hewett Fellowships (3/15) support research under a U.S. government agency. Short-term Travel Grants (4/15, 12/15) and other awards also available. See http://www.nceeer.org/Programs/programs.php for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: National Endowment for the Arts

Program: Literature Fellowships: Translation Projects


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Literature Fellowships Staff

1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20506-0001202/682-5034

Provides fellowships ($12.5K or $25K) to exceptionally talented, published translators, for the translation of specific works of published prose, poetry, or drama from other languages into English. Encourages translations of writers and of works not well represented in English translation. The work to be translated should be of interest for its literary excellence and value. Priority given to projects that involve work that has not yet been translated into English. See http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/LitTranslation/index.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities

Program: America's Historical and Cultural Organizations: Implementation Grants


CFDA Number:Contact: David Weinstein, Senior Program Officer

Division of Public Programs1100 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20506202/606-8308

Supports traveling or long-term museum exhibitions, library-based projects, interpretation of historic places or areas, interpretive web sites, or other project formats that creatively engage audiences in exploring humanities ideas and questions. Applicants should have already done most of the planning for their projects, including the identification of the key humanities themes, relevant scholarship, and program formats. Projects with interdisciplinary perspectives and those that use innovative formats and non-traditional ways of engaging audiences are eligible. E-mail: [email protected] See http://www.neh.gov/grants/grantsbydivision.html#public for details.

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Program: America's Historical and Cultural Organizations: Planning Grants




Program allows institutions to provide the public with opportunities to explore the humanities through activities such as exhibitions, reading and film discussion series, catalogs, lectures, symposia, and websites. Projects with broad outreach and digital components are strongly encouraged. Grants generally are for up to $40,000, though especially complex projects may receive up to $75,000. See http://www.neh.gov/grants/grantsbydivision.html#public for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: America's Media Makers: Development and Production Grants




Projects must promote active exploration and engagement for broad public audiences in history, literature, archaeology, art history, comparative religion, philosophy, or other humanities. Development grants enable producers/scholars to develop the content and format and to prepare the programs for production; awards last from six-12 months and range from $40K to $75K. Production grants enable producers and scholars to continue their engagement with humanities topics, and they support the production and postproduction of programs; awards are up to three years and are up to $800K. See http://www.neh.gov/grants/grants.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Newberry Library

Program: Long-Term and Short-Term Fellowships


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Committee on Awards

Office of Research and Education60 West Walton StreetChicago, IL 60610312/255-3666

Long-Term awards (1/10) provide postdoctoral scholars up to $50K for six to 11 months to use library history, music, linguistics, literature, printing, and cartography collections. Supports individual research and promotes intellectual exchange through participation in library scholarly activities, including biweekly fellows' seminar. Short-Term awards (2/10) provide $1,600/month to postdoctoral scholars or Ph.D. candidates who need to use Newberry collections. Other special awards and fellowhips offered. See http://www.newberry.org/research/felshp/fellowshome.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Samuel H. Kress Foundation

Program: Kress Grants


CFDA Number:Contact: Wyman Meers, Program Administrator

174 East 80th StreetNew York, NY 10075212/861-4993

Supports scholarly projects that promote the appreciation, interpretation, preservation, study and teaching of European art from antiquity to the early 19th century. Funding is offered under four main areas: History of Art and Conservation (1/15, 4/15, 10/15); Digital Resources (4/15, 10/15); and Responsive Grants (rollling deadlines). Awards are up to $100,000. See http://www.kressfoundation.org/grants/default.aspx?id=56 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Agency for International Development

Program: Unsolicited Concept Papers and Proposals

Next Deadline: Jan 01, 2011 (target date)

CFDA Number:Contact: Gary Bittner, Program Officer

1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20523202/712-1556

Considers five-page concept papers and 15-page proposals addressing ways to advance U.S. foreign assistance objectives. Applicants must demonstrate clear understanding of USAID's sector and country strategies and should propose specific institutional linkages that are not supported by other USAID programs. Projects that are based only in the U.S. or that propose U.S. infrastructure development are not eligible. Matching requirement is 25 percent. Proposals are reviewed quarterly. See http://www.usaid.gov/university/ for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Institute of Peace

Program: Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Chantal de Jonge Oudraat, Associate

Vice President1200 17th Street, NWSuite 200Washington, DC 20036-3011202/429-4715

Senior Fellowships (9/8) are awarded to professionals in the broad areas of international peace and conflict management. Program is open to individuals with national or international stature in conflict resolution and mid-career professionals. Senior Fellows work in residence at USIP in Washington, D.C. for up to 10 months for up to $100,000. Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowship Awards (1/5) provide $20,000 for 10 months of writing or field research. Must have completed all Ph.D. coursework. See http://www.usip.org/gf.html for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: United States-Japan Foundation

Program: Grant Programs


CFDA Number: N/AContact: David Janes, Director of Foundation

Grants145 East 32nd StreetNew York, NY 10016212/481-8757

Supports cooperation between the U.S. and Japan through three programs: Communication/Public Opinion funds projects that raise awareness and address issues that affect bilateral relations and stimulate quality media coverage of relevant issues; Pre-college Education supports improved instruction about Japan in U.S. schools and the U.S. in Japanese schools through creative curriculum development and teacher training; and U.S. Japan Policy funds projects in such areas as security, trade relations, environmental protection, energy, science and technology. Deadlines are for required LOIs. See http://www.us-jf.org for details. Email:[email protected]

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Agency: University Film and Video Association (UFVA)

Program: Carole Fielding Student Grants


CFDA Number:Contact: Phil Nemy, Program Officer

3800 Barham BlvdSuite 103Los Angeles, CA 90068866/647-8382

Supports undergraduate and graduate students whose research and production projects meet high standards of scholarship. Up to $4,000 is available for film, video, and multimedia production; and $1,000 for research in historical, critical, theoretical, and experimental studies of film and video. Sponsor must be a UFVA member. See http://www.ufva.org/grants/fielding for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences

Program: AAFCS National and International Fellowships


CFDA Number:Contact: Susan Dye, Manager, Fellowships,

Grants & Awards400 North Columbus StreetAlexandria, VA 22314703/706-4600

Provides approximately National Fellowships for graduate and post-secondary study in a variety of areas relating to family and consumer sciences. Applicants must be members of AAFCSand pay a small application fee. AAFCS will also offer International Fellowships to international students who are working to complete a graduate degree in family and consumer sciences in the U.S. Awards for both National and International Fellowships are $5,000 and up to $1,000 of support for one year of AAFCS membership and participation in the AAFCS Annual Conference. E-mail: [email protected]. See http://www.aafcs.org/programs/index.html for details.

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Agency: American Association of University Women Educational Foundation

Program: Community Action Grants


CFDA Number:Contact: Fellowships and Grants Staff (ext. 60)

Department 60301 ACT DriveIowa City, IA 52243-4030319/337-1716

Supports one-year grants ($2,000-$7,000), which provide seed money for new projects and two-year grants ($5,000-$10,000), which provide start-up funds for longer-term programs that address the particular needs of the community and develop girls' sense of efficacy. For both programs, topic areas are unrestricted, but should include a clearly defined activity that promotes education and equity for women and girls. Applicants must be women who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. See http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/indexcfm for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Educational Research Association

Program: AERA Grants Program


CFDA Number:Contact: George Wimberly, Director of Social

Justice and Professional Development1430 K Street, NWSuite 1200Washington, DC 20005202/238-3225

Supports the development of U.S. education researchers using NCES and NSF data sets for basic, policy and applied research. Programs include: Research Grants (up to $20,000 for one-year projects, or up to $35,000 for two-year projects) and Dissertation Grants (up to $20,000 for one-year projects). Applications accepted three times each year in January, March and September. Education Research Conference Program and Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop also available. See http://www.aera.net/fellowships.htm for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Hotel and Lodging Educational Foundation

Program: Research/Project Funding and Undergraduate Scholarships


CFDA Number:Contact: Michelle Poinelli, Program Officer

1201 New York Avenue, NWSuite 600Washington, DC 20005202/289-3181

Supports hospitality research and projects that benefit the lodging industry. Proposals must address industry problems, have broad geographical appeal, and contribute to prosperity of the industry. Unsolicited applications for research grants are accepted 3/1 and 9/1 annually. Several scholarships are also available to support students pursuing a degree in hospitality management (5/1 annually). Students must be enrolled in hospitality management programs. Scholarships are available quarterly for those already working in the hotel industry. E-mail: [email protected]. See http://www.ahlef.org/content.aspx?id=19772 for "research" or "scholarships."

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Agency: American Psychological Association

Program: APA Congressional Fellowship Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Micah Haskell-Hoehl, Program

AdministratorPublic Policy Office750 First Street, NEWashington, DC 20002-4242202/336-5935

General Congressional Fellowships provide psychologists with opportunities to broaden awareness about the value of interaction among psychologists and within the federal government. Other fellowships are also available: Catherine Acuff (mid-career), William Bailey (health and behavior), Jacquelin Goldman (developmental and child clinical), and Executive Branch Science Fellowship Programs. Stipends range from $60,000 to $75,000 depending upon years of experience. See http://www.apa.org/about/awards/congress-fellow.aspx for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Association for Institutional Research

Program: Improving Institutional Research in Postsecondary Educational Institutions


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Randy Swing, Executive Director

1435 East Piedmont DriveSuite 211Tallahassee, FL 32308850/385-4155

Supports postsecondary education professionals and doctoral students to conduct research using national databases at the National Center for Ed Statistics (NCES) and NSF. Program goals: to provide professional development opportunities to Ph.D. students, institutional researchers, educators and administrators, and to foster the use of the federal databases for institutional research in postsecondary education. The program has two major research support components: Dissertation Fellowships and Research Grants. See http://www.airweb.org/?page=818 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute

Program: Public Policy Fellowships, Congressional Internships, and Scholarships


CFDA Number:Contact: William Gil, Vice President, Programs

911 2nd Street, NEWashington, DC 2000220/543-1771

CHCI's Public Policy Fellowships and Congressional Internships are available to current Hispanic undergraduate students and recent college graduates to provide them with the opportunity to explore their interests in public policy while living in DC. Participants receive a stipend, transportation, health benefits, and/or housing. CHCI's scholarship program supports Hispanic students who have a history of performing public service-oriented activities in their communities. Deadlines vary. See http://www.chci.org/ for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Corporation for National and Community Service

Program: AmeriCorps State and National


CFDA Number: 94.006Contact: AmeriCorps State and National

1201 New York Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20520202/606-7508

AmeriCorps National grants are designed to address community needs through the assistance of individuals who commit to a term of service of 300 to 1700 hours per year. Several grants offered with slightly differing objectives. In FY 11, CNS expects to 80% of available funding to programs working in the focus areas of Education, Healthy Futures, Clean Energy/Environment, Veterans, Opportunity, and Disaster Services. IHEs are eligible to apply directly. See http://www.americorps.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa.asp for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Economic History Association

Program: Graduate Fellowships and Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Gregory Clark, Chair, Committee on

Research in Economic HistoryDept. of Economics Santa Clara University500 El Camino RealSanta Clara, CA 95053-0385408/554-4348

Graduate Dissertation Fellowships (1/14) are open to graduate students who are currently enrolled in a graduate program in a social science discipline or in history. No requirements as to topic area. Expected to fund several awards of $10,000 for a year of support and one Sokoloff Fellowship for $15,000. Applicants must be current members of the Association. Exploratory Travel and Data Grants (1/14); Annual Meetings Travel and Hotel Subsidies (5/20); and Arthur H. Cole Grants in Aid (3/1) also available. See http://eh.net/eha/grants-and-fellowships for details. Email: [email protected]

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Agency: Longview Foundation

Program: Grants Program (Global Education/International Understanding)


CFDA Number:Contact: Jennifer Manise, Executive Director

1069 West Broad StreetSuite 801Falls Church, VA 22046703/862-0023

Foundation makes grants to promote learning about world regions, cultures, international affairs and global issues in K-12 schools in the United States. Funding priorities include: State Coalitions for International Education; Internationalizing Teacher Preparation; and Innovations in International Education. Longview’s grants are typically between $15,000 and $30,000. Deadlines refer to required LOIs. Full proposals by invitation only. See http://www.longviewfdn.org/page.php?lev=page&no=3 E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Morris K. Udall Foundation

Program: Native American Congressional Internships (Undergraduate/Graduate)


CFDA Number:Contact: Monica Nuvamsa, Program Coordinator

130 South Scott AvenueTucson, AZ 85701520/670-5529

Provides 12 Native American students (members of recognized tribes), who are college upperclassmen, graduate or law students, or graduating from a tribal college with $1,200 plus airfare, dormitory lodging, and a daily allowance to learn about the federal government. Participants will also receive practical experiences in the legislative process, and governmental proceedings. Applicants can be enrolled in any type of college or university. Dissertation support is also available for individuals working in environmental policy/conflict resolution. E-mail: [email protected]. See http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/NACInternship/NACInternship.aspx

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Agency: Talbots Charitable Foundation

Program: Women's Scholarship Fund Program


CFDA Number:Contact: Program Office

One Scholarship WayPO Box 297Saint Peter, MN 56082507/931-1682

Awards up to 10 scholarships of $15,000 each and one scholarship of $30,000 to outstanding women seeking a bachelor's or accociate's degree later in life. Eligible applicants must be women currently residing in the U.S. who earned a high school diploma or GED at least 10 yrs ago; are currently seeking a degree from an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or vocational school; and have at least two full-time semesters or 24 credits remaining to complete their undergraduate degree. See https://www.scholarshipamerica.org/talbotswomen/instructions.php for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Department of Commerce

Program: Minority Business Enterprise Centers (MBEC)


CFDA Number: 11.800Contact: Rita Gonzalez, Program Manager,

Office of Business DevelopmentMinority Business Development Agency1401 Constitution Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20230202/482-1940

Supports centers that provide standardized business assistance services, develop strategic partnerships, and provide strategic business consulting to generate increased financing and contracts awarded to minority-owned firms on a fee-for-service basis. Requires 20 percent cost sharing. Colleges and universities are eligible to apply directly. In FY 11, $8.7 million is available for 30 awards. See http://www.mbda.gov for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Department of Education

Program: Fulbright-Hays: Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad


CFDA Number: 84.022AContact: Amy Wilson, Program Officer

1990 K Street, NW6th FloorWashington, DC 20006-8521202/502-7689

Provides grants to IHEs to award six to 12 month fellowships for doctoral students in modern foreign languages or related area studies to conduct dissertation research abroad. Proposals focusing on Western Europe and the U.S. are not eligible. In FY 11, approximately $5.8 million is available to fund 150 fellowships. See http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsddrap/index.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Department of Education

Program: Fulbright-Hays: Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship


CFDA Number: 84.019Contact: Cynthia Dudzinski, Program Officer

1990 K Street, NW6th FloorWashington, DC 20006-8544202/502-7589

Helps institutions strengthen foreign language and area studies programs by supporting faculty to conduct research abroad in modern foreign language and area studies. Overall goal is to strengthen knowledge on world areas not widely included in American curricula. Western Europe and U.S. projects are not eligible. In FY 11, approximately $1.7 million is available for 22 awards. See http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsfra/index.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Department of Labor

Program: Youthbuild Grants


CFDA Number: 17.274Contact: Ariam Ferro, Grants Management

SpecialistEmployment and Training Administration200 Constitution Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20210202/693-3968

Funds public and private non-profit organizations to assist disadvantaged youth (16-24) in distressed communities in completing their high school education, and provides training on housing for homeless persons and low-income families. Goal is to promote self-sufficiency. In FY 11, approximately $130 million may be available to fund 128 awards. Competitions typically heldevery other year. See http://www.doleta.gov/grants/find_grants.cfm for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior

Program: American Battlefield Protection Program


CFDA Number:Contact: Kristen McMasters, Grants Manager

National Park Service1849 C Street, NW (2255)Washington, DC 20240-0001202/354-2037

ABPP supports projects that lead directly to the identification, preservation and interpretation of battlefield land and/or historic sites associated with battlefields. Project funding has ranged from $5,000 to $80,000. Applications hand delivered by applicant or sent by commercial express delivery service must be received in the ABPP office by January 13, 2011. Applications sent by regular mail must be USPS postmarked by January 2, 2011. ABPP encourages applicants to use an express delivery service, as Grant Application Packages sent via regular USPS mail will be irradiated. See http://www.nps.gov/history/hps/abpp/ for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Program: Partnerships in Implementing Patient Safety II


CFDA Number:Contact: Denise Burgess, Project Officer

Center for Quality Improvement and Patient Safety540 Gaither RoadRockville, MD 20850301/427-1318

Supports research demonstration and dissemination (R18) projects from organizations that implement safe practice interventions to demonstrate evidence of reducing or eliminating medical errors, risks, hazards, and harms associated with the process of healthcare. The applicant or its partner must be a healthcare provider organization and have already completed a risk assessment. Focus is on safe practice interventions that do not focus solely on the use of health information technology. Expires 1/18/13. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-022.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

Program: Researching Implementation and Change While Improving Quality


CFDA Number: 93.226Contact: Denise Dougherty, Program Officer

540 Gaither Road6th FloorRockville, MD 20850301/427-1868

Supports research demonstration and dissemination projects to understand and improve decision-making at all levels of the healthcare system; outcomes of healthcare; and what works, for whom, when, and at what cost. AHRQ is interested in developing valid and reliable measures of the process and outcomes of care, causation, and prevention of errors in healthcare, strategies for incorporating quality measures into programs of quality improvement, and dissemination and implementation of improvement mechanisms. Expires 5/8/11. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-136.html E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Brain Tumor Association

Program: Research Fellowships and Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Elizabeth Wilson, Executive Director

2720 River RoadDes Plaines, IL 60018847/827-9910

Supports several awards, including Basic Research Fellowships (1/7/11) - 2-year, $80,000 awards for postdocs with the potential to conduct basic brain tumor research. Eligible candidates: M.D.s within 2 years of residency completion or Ph.D.s with no more than 5 years' post-doc lab experience; Translational Research Grants (1/7/11) - one-year, $75,000 awards for pre-clinical research; Discovery Grants (LOI due 10/1/10) support high risk impact projects for adult or pediatric brain tumors. See http://www.abta.org/Research_Progress/36 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Dental Association Foundation

Program: Grants, Scholarships, and Fellowships


CFDA Number:Contact: R. Barkley Payne, ADAF Executive

Director211 East Chicago AvenueChicago, IL 60611312/440-2547

Provides various funding opportunities to strengthen America's oral health system. Programs include Fellowships (1/14/11); Edward B. Shils Award (last competition: 1/1/10), Samuel Harris Fund for Children's Dental Health Grants temporarily suspended , Young Investigators Award (check early 2011), Hilllenbrand Fellowships (check 11/10) ; Gold Medal Award (check 1/12), and Norton M. Ross Award (information expected in December 2010). Other programs available. See http://www.ada.org/applyforassistance.aspx for details and updates. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Diabetes Association

Program: Nationwide Research, Development, and Training Awards


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Center for Information, Manager of

Research ProgramsResearch Department1701 North Beauregard StreetAlexandria, VA 22311800/342-2383

Supports new investigators, established investigators, and investigators new to the field of diabetes research. There are three General Research Awards, three Development Awards and six Training Awards. Most deadlines are 1/15 and 7/15, but no updates for 7/15 deadlines yet. Continuing awards for minority internships and targeted programs are also available. See http://tinyurl.com/6yajur for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Federation for Aging Research

Program: AFAR Award Programs


CFDA Number:Contact: Odette Van Der Willik, Director of

Grant Programs55 West 39th Street16th FloorNew York, NY 10018212/703-9977

Supports the following programs designed to encourage aging research & to advance the careers of professionals: AFAR Research Grants (lDeadline: 12/15/10); Paul Beeson Career Dev Awards (11/09/10); Julie Martin Mid-Career Award (12/15/10); Glenn/AFAR Breakthroughs in Gerontology Awards (12/15/10); Ellison Medical Foundation/AFAR Postdoc Fellows Research Program (12/15/10); The Cart Fund, Inc. (required LOI: 12/1/10); & Gilbert Foundation/AFAR New Investigator Awards in Alzheimer's Disease (last deadline:12/15/09). Updated information expected shortly. See http://www.afar.org/grants.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Heart Association

Program: National and Affiliates Research Program


CFDA Number:Contact: Division of Research

National Center7272 Greenville AvenueDallas, TX 75231-4596214/360-6104

Supports a range of research and training awards in cardiovascular disease and stroke. Funding mechanisms/deadlines vary between affiliates (range: 1/11/11 to 2/3/11), but most assist new investigators. Awards include: Predoc and Postdoc Fellowships; Fellow-to-Faculty Transition Award; Scientist Development Grant; Beginning Grants-in-Aid; Grants-in-Aid; and Established Investigator Award. See http://www.americanheart.org/research/PHA/pha_rfa.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Otologic Society

Program: Research Grant Awards and Training Fellowships


CFDA Number: N/AContact: John Carey, Executive Secretary

Dept of Otolaryngology-Head/Neck Surgry601 North Caroline Street, JHOC 6255Baltimore, MD 21287-0910352-751-0932

Provides grants to study otosclerosis, Meniere's disease, and related ear disorders. Research Grants of $55,000 per year and Clinical Trial Grants of $66,000 per year are for physician and non-physician investigators (no funding for investigator’s salary). Research Training Fellowships support one or two years of full-time research conducted outside of residency training. The Clinician-Scientist Award provides up to $80,000 for mentored-research training. See http://www.americanotologicalsociety.org/information.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Parkinson Disease Association

Program: Predoctoral/Postdoctoral Fellowships & Research Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Michele Popadynec, Director, Scientific

& Medical Affairs135 Parkinson AvenueStaten Island, NY 10305800/223-2732 ex.118

Supports six programs that have usually have a March deadline unless otherwise noted: Currently accepting applications for Med Student Summer Fellowships--$4,000/one year (1/31/11). George C. Cotzios MD Fellowships--$80,000/three years; Roger C. Duvoisin, MD Research Grants-- $80,000/two years for established investigators; APDA Research Grants-- $50,000/one year for new investigators; Postdoc Fellowships--$35,000/one year for postdoc scientists; and Centers for Advanced Research--$125,000/year up to 5 years. See http://tinyurl.com/yc8kx65 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Psychological Association

Program: Minority Fellowship Programs


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Andrew Austin-Dailey, Director

Fellowships Office750 First Street, NEWashington, DC 20002-4242202/312-6478

Supports three fellowship programs for doctoral psychology students to increase the knowledge and research related to ethnic minority mental health and to improve the quality of mental health and substance abuse services delivered to ethnic minority populations. Various programs with 1/15 deadlines. Applications will be avaliable in October. See http://www.apa.org/pi/mfp/index.aspx for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Sociological Association

Program: Minority Fellowship Program in Sociology of Mental Health


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Jean Shin, Director (ext. 321)

Minority Affairs Program1430 K Street, NW, Suite 600Washington, DC 20005-4701202/383-9005

Supports seniors in IHEs and students in master only programs who have been accepted or are applying to Ph.D. programs, or students in the early stages of their Ph.D. program who have strong interests in the sociology of mental health. Program seeks to attract talented minority students interested in mental health issues and facilitate their placement, work, and success in grad programs throughout the U.S.Program funds an annual stipend up to $15,000. See http://www.asanet.org/funding/mfp.cfm for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Christian de Duve Institute of Cellular Pathology

Program: Post-doctoral Fellowships


CFDA Number:Contact: Fred Opperdoes, Program Officer

Institute of Cellular Pathology74 Avenue HippocrateBrussels, B-12003227647439

Supports one- year fellowships in Brussels for young scientists (MD or Ph.D., preferably not older than 33) that provide additional training in the disciplines of biomedical research covered by the Institute, including: cell biology; immune defences; hormones & metabolism; tropical diseases; infectious pathogeny; metabolic investigations; connective tissues; & human molecular genetics. Monthly stipends are approximately $1800 Euro. Deadlines are 1/15 & 8/15 annually. See http://www.icp.ucl.ac.be/fellowship.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America

Program: Research Awards


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Research and Scientific Programs Staff

386 Park Avenue South17th FloorNew York, NY 10016800/932-2423

Supports basic biomedical and clinical research on the etiology, therapy, pathogenesis, and prevention of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Letters of intent required by 5/1 and 11/1 annually for Senior Research Awards up to $117,000 direct costs per year; Career Development Awards up to $90,000 per year; and Research Fellowship Awards up to $58,250 per year. Student Fellowships of $2,500 (3/15) and Scientific Conferences and Workshops up to $10,000 (1/14; 7/1) also available. See http://ccfaprofessionals.org/?LMI=8 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Doris Duke Charitable Foundation

Program: Fellowships and Awards


CFDA Number:Contact: Program Staff

650 Fifth Avenue, 19th FloorNew York, NY 10019212/974-7000

Provides grant support for improving the quality of people's lives through grants supporting the performing arts, environmental conservation, medical research and the prevention of child abuse. Currently available: Clinical Scientist Award (Deadline 11/17/10) . This award provides support for mentored research to junior faculty members with an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. (physician-scientists) workingin any disease area. See http://www.ddcf.org/Medical-Research/ for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition

Program: Research Awards, Grants, & Fellowships


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Research Awards Manager

4930 Del Ray AvenueSuite 700Bethesda, MD 20814-3015301/222-4002

Supports basic & clinical research & young investigator research career development in areas related to gastroenterology & hepatology. Annual available programs include: Medical Research Fellows program (1/11/11) Fellowship to Faculty Transition Awards (12/10/11); Research Scholar Awards (last deadline: 1/29/10); Student Research Fellowship Awards (3/25/11); Student Abstract Prizes (2/25/11); International Travel Award (3/11/11); Elsevier Pilot Research Award (1/14/11); and Research Scholar Award in Gastric Biology Related to Cancer (Last deadline: 9/3). Other programs available. See http://www.fdhn.org/html/awards/elect_app.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Foundation for Physical Therapy

Program: Grants, Doctoral Scholarships & Awards


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Karen Chesbrough, Scientific Program

AdministratorResearch Office1111 North Fairfax StreetAlexandria, VA 22314-1488800/875-1378

Supports projects in any physical therapy specialty, including Research Grants to evaluate effectiveness of various physical therapy interventions. New Investigator Fellowships for up 2 years to help train Ph.D. prepared physical therapists as developing health services researchers (1/26/11); Kendall Doctoral Scholarships support the first year of doctoral study (Last deadline:8/18/10); & Promotion of Doctoral Studies support doctoral students who have completed one full year of coursework (1/26/11); See http://tinyurl.com/3az8p98. E-mail: [email protected].

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Agency: FRAXA Research Foundation

Program: Fellowships and Research Grants (Fragile X Studies)


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Michael Tranfaglia, Medical Director

45 Pleasant StreetSecond FloorNewburyport, MA 01950978/462-1866

Offers a grants & fellowships program designed to encourage research aimed at finding a specific treatment for fragile X syndrome. Fellowships of up to $45,000/year for 2 yrs is offered to support postdoc fellows who want to pursue research in fragile X. FRAXA also invites investigator-initiated research applications for innovative pilot studies aimed at developing & characterizing new therapeutic approaches for the treatment & ultimate cure of fragile X syndrome. There is no funding limit to this category of grant; typical funding levels are up to $60K. Deadline refers to required LOIs. Application deadline 2/1. See http://www.fraxa.org/research_howtoapply.aspx

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Agency: Grant (William T.) Foundation

Program: Fellowship Programs


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Irene Williams, Grants Coordinator

570 Lexington Avenue18th FloorNew York, NY 10022-6837212/752-0071

Supports two fellowship programs for early- and mid-career scholars research that enhances understanding of how settings work, how they affect youth development and how they can be improved; and when, how and under what conditions research evidence is used. Scholars Program focuses on career development (Last deadline: 7/7/10); Distinguished Fellows supports mid-career professionals (LOI Deadline: 1/5/11)). Limited submision: one applicant may be nominated from a major division of an institution each year. See http://tinyurl.com/ya86nd3 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration

Program: Organ and Tissue Donation and Procurement Program


CFDA Number: 93.134Contact: Rita Maldonado

Healthcare Systems Bureau5600 Fishers LaneRockville, MD 20857301/443-3622

Supports two programs to provide public outreach in the area of organ tissue donation. Public Education Efforts to Increase Solid Organ Donation (deadline 12/1/10) supports implementation of public education & outreach to increase organ donation. Social and Behavioral Interventions to Increase Organ and Tissue Donation (12/14/10) supports projects to improve understanding of how to increase solid organ donation. Projects may focus on community education and outreach initiatives or hospital based efforts. In FY 11 $1.25 million available to support 5 awards for each program. Universities eligible. See http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/index.html.

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Agency: Heed Ophthalmic Foundation

Program: Heed Fellowships in Ophthalmology


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Jane Sardelle, Program Officer

c/o Cleveland Clinic Foundation9500 Euclid Avenue, Desk I-32Cleveland, OH 44195-5024216/445-8145

Provides awards to individuals pursuing postgraduate fellowship studies and research in the field of ophthalmology and the related visual sciences. Heed Fellowships have been designated as Merit Awards of $10,000 which will be given to selected individuals on the basis of competitive applications. Eligible applicants include individuals pursuing clinical subspecialty training, education and research. In the selection process, preference is given to those individuals who will pursue academic careers. Applications due annually on 1/15. See http://www.heed.org/default.asp for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Program: HHMI-NIH Research Scholars Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: William Galey, Program Director

Grants Office1 Cloister Court, Building 60, Room 256Bethesda, MD 20814-1460800/424-9924

Provides nine to12 months of support for medical and dental students to conduct basic, translational, or applied biomedical research under the direct mentorship of senior NIH research scientists in residence at an NIH laboratory in Bethesda, MD. Priorities include neuroscience, immunology, genetics, cell biology, epidemiology, biostatistics & structural biology. Applicants are not required to be from a research-oriented school or have prior research experience. Scholars receive a salary of $28,000 plus fringe benefits. See http://www.hhmi.org/cloister/guidelines.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Howard Hughes Medical Institute

Program: Research Training Fellowships for Medical Students


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Program Officer, Graduate Programs

Grants & Fellowships4000 Jones Bridge RoadChevy Chase, MD 20815-6789301/215-8500

Supports a year of full-time fundamental biomedical research training for medical, dental and veterinary students. Awards are made to about 60 students of any nationality currently attending medical school in the U.S. Fellowship provides a $28,000 stipend, $5,500 to the host institution for research and institutional expenses, and an annual $5,500 research allowance. Other HHMI programs are available. See http://www.hhmi.org/grants/individuals/medfellows.html E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: John A. Hartford Foundation/American Academy of Nursing

Program: Building Academic Geriatric Nursing Capacity Awards Program


CFDA Number:Contact: Patty Franklin, Program Officer

1000 Vermont Avenue, NWSuite 910Washington, DC 20005202/777-1172

Supports academic geriatric nursing projects: Predoc Scholarships provides $100,000 for two years of doctoral work for nurses committed to careers in academic geriatric nursing; Fagin Fellowship provides $120,000 for 2-year fellowship for advanced research training and mentorship designed to assist doctorally prepared nurses committed to faculty careers in geriatric nursing; and Mayday Fund provides up to $5,000 to selected candidates whose research includes the study of pain in the elderly. See http://www.geriatricnursing.org/applications for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

Program: JDRF Grants and Awards


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Bethany Griffin, Fellowships

Research Office26 Broadway, 14 FloorNew York, NY 10004212/479-7565

Supports research to restore and maintain normal blood glucose in people with Type 1 diabetes; prevent, treat, and reverse complications of diabetes; and develop and test strategies to prevent Type 1 diabetes. JDRF's focus is on: immune therapies, beta cell therapies, complications therapies and glucose control. Several grant mechanisms including; Priority Research Grant (required LOI 12/1/10); Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship (1/19/11); & Career Development Award (1/19/11). Applicants strongly encouraged to contact staff before submitting proposals. See http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=103207 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Lalor Foundation

Program: Anna Lalor Burdick and Postdoctoral Programs


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Susan Haff, Foundation Administrator

(extension 323)Grants Management Associates77 Summer Street, 8th floorBoston, MA 02110-1006617/426-7080

Anna Lalor Burdick Program (concept papers due 5/1 and 11/1) provides awards of between $10,000 and $50,000 for projects to educate young women about human reproduction to broaden and enhance their options in life. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (applications due 1/15) provide $35,000 per year (one-year renewal available) for basic postdoctoral research in mammalian reproductive biology as related to the regulation of fertility. Nominees must hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent, but should not have a faculty appointment. See http://www.lalorfound.org/ for details. E-mail: shaff @ gmafoundations.com

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Agency: McKnight Endowment Fund for Neuroscience

Program: Awards for Neuroscientists


CFDA Number:Contact: Eileen Maler, Program Officer

710 Second Street, SouthSuite 400Minneapolis, MN 55401612/333-4220

Supports research on the prevention, treatment & cure of neurological diseases. Scholar Awards, given annually, for 3 years support young tenure-track scientists whose work could have a significant impact (Deadline 1/10/11) . Tech Innovations in Neuroscience Awards provide 2 years support for new technology to monitor, manipulate, analyze, or model brain function (deadline: 12/1/10). Memory & Cognitive Disorders Awards provide 3 years support to translate lab discoveries into diagnoses & therapies (new guidelines expected 2/11). See http://www.mcknight.org/neuroscience/awards/index.aspx for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: National Foundation for Infectious Diseases

Program: Fellowships and Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Charlotte Lazarus, Grants Manager

4733 Bethesda AvenueSuite 750Bethesda, MD 20814301/656-0003

Provides support to qualified physicians and scientists dedicated to research in infectious diseases. NFID Advanced Vaccinology Course Travel Grants program assists recent postdoc grads who have a demonstrated interest in a career in vaccinology (last deadline 11/16/09); Traveling Professorship in Rural Areas provides support for the applicant to provide face-to-face infectious disease education to practicing physicians in rural areas in the applicant's state of residence or primary practice (1/3/11). See http://www.nfid.org/fellow/ for details and updates. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: National Institutes of Health

Program: NIH Director's Early Independence Awards


CFDA Number: 93.310Contact: Ravi Basavappa, Office of Strategic

CoordinationOffice of the Director1 Center Drive, Building 1Bethesda, MD 20892-0189301/594-8190

Supports (DP5) exceptional junior scientists, who have already established a record of innovation and research productivity, to launch an independent research program. Support is provided to institutions that propose to appoint & support exceptional, early career scientists directly following the completion of their Ph.D. or M.D. into an independent academic research position, thereby omitting the traditional postdoctoral period from their career path. Limited submission: only two submissions per institution. Nonbinding LOI due by 12/21/10. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-10-019.html E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Behavioral & Social Sci Rsrch on Understanding & Reducing Health Disparities


CFDA Number: 93.865Contact: Deborah Olster, Acting Director

OBSSR31 Center DriveBethesda, MD 20892-2027301/402-1147

OBSSR & many NIH institutes & centers encourage behavioral & social science research (R01; R21) on the causes and solutions to health and disabilities disparities in the U.S. population. The primary basic research question is the causes of differences in the health status of populations (e.g., differences between African Americans vs. European Americans or the US population as a whole). The goal is to move beyond documenting the existence of health and disability disparities to addressing causes and solutions. Expires 5/12/13. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-136.html E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: NEI Translational Research Program on Therapy for Visual Disorders


CFDA Number: 93.867Contact: Lisa A.Neuhold, Division of Extramural

ResearchNational Eye Institute5635 Fishers LaneBethesda, MD 20892-9300301/451-2020

Supports multidisciplinary research (R24) focusing on the development of novel biological therapies for visual diseases and disorders. The translation of research findings into clinical application often requires a comprehensive and integrated team approach. NEI is making resources available to scientists from several disciplines to form research teams to tackle therapeutic problems that may be beyond the capabilities of any one research group. Applicants may request up to $1.25 million per year for up to five years. Expires 1/26/11. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-035.html E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: NHLBI: Research Dissemination and Implementation Grants


CFDA Number: 93.213Contact: Catherine M. Stoney, Division of

Cardiovascular SciencesNational Heart, Lung and Blood Institute6701 Rockledge DriveBethesda, MD 20892301/435-6670

Supports dissemination & implementation studies in real-world settings (R18) to develop innovative approaches to translating effective treatment & prevention modalities for heart, lung & blood diseases & sleep disorders in the clinic & community; test effectiveness, sustainability, determinants & cost-effectiveness of these approaches; & examine effectiveness of interventions as they are disseminated & implemented to reduce risk factors for & enhance prevention & treatment.Expires 5/8/13. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-114.html E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Alcohol Research Education Project Grants


CFDA Number: 93.273Contact: Peggy Murray, Office of the Director

NIAAA5635 Fishers LaneBethesda, MD 20892-9304301/443-2594

Supports research education (R25) projects to develop alcohol education activities in the health professions. Includes projects to support dissemination of new knowledge acquired through alcohol research to a wide array of health professionals, such as social workers, occupational therapists, nurses, physicians, dentists, psychologists, pharmacists, counselors & others. Appropriate activities may include development of courses, programs, curricula, and related materials. Expires 5/8/11. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-082.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Research on Alcohol and HIV/AIDS


CFDA Number: 93.279Contact: Kendall J. Bryant, AIDS Coordinator

Nat Inst on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism6001 Executive BoulevardBethesda, MD 20892-9555301/403-9289

Supports research (R01; R03; R21) to understand and prevent the progression of HIV disease in the presence of continued alcohol exposure. Program intended to appeal to a broad audience of alcohol and HIV/AIDS researchers, including alcohol researchers with no prior experience in HIV/AIDS research, but with a keen appreciation for the relationship between problem drinking and HIV/AIDS; & HIV/AIDS researchers with no prior alcohol research experience. Expires 1/8/13. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-103.html for R01 details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Resource Program Grants in Bioinformatics


CFDA Number: 93.865Contact: James N. Coulombe, Developmental

Biology, Genetics and TeratologyNICHD6100 Executive BoulevardBethesda, MD 20892-7510301/451-1390

Resource Program Grants in Bioinformatics (P41) are intended to support continued operation, improvement & dissemination of databases, digital information or software tools that are unique & of special importance to research using animal models of embryonic developmental processes. Applicants strongly encouraged to consult NICHD to ensure the proposed project reflects NICHD's programmatic interests & the program's overall goals. Expires 9/8/11. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-180.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Tech-Based Adherence Interventions for Substance Abusing Pops. with HIV


CFDA Number: 93.279Contact: Shoshana Kahana, Program Officer

National Institute on Drug Abuse6001 Executive BoulevardBethesda, MD 20892-9593301/443-2261

Supports research (R01; R34) on the efficacy of interventions that use technological tools to foster adherence to HIV treatment regimens among substance abusing populations in naturally occurring timeframes and contexts. Multidisciplinary collaboration between social scientists, physician/nurse researchers & technology experts encouraged. Expires 5/8/11. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-10-097.html for R01details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Unique Interactions Between Tobacco Use and HIV/AIDS


CFDA Number: 93.279Contact: Allison Chausmer Hoffman, Basic

Neuroscience and Behavioral ResearchNational Institute on Drug Abuse6001 Executive BoulevardBethesda, MD 20892-9555301/402-5088

NIDA & the Fogarty International Center support research (R01; R03) related to the unique, interactive health effects of cigarette smoking and HIV/AIDS. Tobacco use & HIV/AIDS have an enormous public health impact; however, there is a dearth of understanding of the interactions between these issues at all levels, from basic neuroscience to behavioral & social epidemiology. Also, support given to applications associated with current grants under FIC's AIDS International Training & Research Program. PA expires 1/8/12. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-253.html for R01 details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: MBRS Initiative for Maximizing Student Diversity (IMSD)


CFDA Number: 93.859Contact: Alberto L. Rivera-Rentas, Program

Director, MBRS BranchNat Inst of General Medical Sciences45 Center DriveBethesda, MD 20892-6200301/594-3900

Supports research (R25) to encourage development &/or expansion of programs to improve academic & research competitiveness of underrepresented minority students at the undergraduate, graduate, or postdoctoral levels & to facilitate their progress toward careers in biomedical & behavioral research. These institutional awards support selection of students, tuition remission; supplies; equipment; travel; salary, wages, & fringe benefits for students & faculty. Limited Submission: one application per institution. PAR expires 1/26/12. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-104.html E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: MBRS Research Initiative for Scientific Enhancement (RISE)


CFDA Number: 93.375Contact: Alberto L. Rivera-Rentas, Program

Director, MBRS BranchNat Inst of General Medical Sciences45 Center DriveBethesda, MD 20892-6200301/594-3900

Provides institutional support (R25) for minority serving institutions (usually more than 50 % minority student enrollment; institutions with lower than 50% may apply if it can demonstrate long-standing commitment to minority faculty and students). Supports full-time faculty and student development activities, as well as institutional research and education capability. Allowable costs include salary, consultant fees, equipment, travel, renovations, and publication costs and supplies. Limited submission: one application per institution. Expires 1/8/13. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-004.html E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: MBRS Support of Continuous Research Excellence (SCORE)


CFDA Number: 93.859Contact: Hinda Zlotnik, Chief, MBRS Branch

Nat Inst of General Medical Sciences45 Center Dr., MSC 6200Bethesda, MD 20892-6200301/594-3900

Supports several mechanisms (SC1-Research Enhancement; SC2-Pilot Projects; SC3-Research Continuance Award) for the development of research faculty at minority-serving institutions that are committed to improving competitive research programs & increasing number of underrepresented minorities professionally engaged in biomedical research. Appropriate disciplines include all areas of biomedical & behavioral research. Research must be faculty-initiated, & may include pilot projects. PARs expire 9/8/11. See http://www.nigms.nih.gov/Research/Mechanisms/MBRSAwards.htm for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Research Centers in Trauma, Burn, and Peri-Operative Injury


CFDA Number: 93.880Contact: Scott Somers, Pharmacology,

Physiology, and Biological ChemistryNat Inst of General Medical Sciences45 Center DriveBethesda, MD 20892-6200301/594-3827

Supports center grants (P50) to improve understanding at all levels of the biological processes invoked after traumatic or burn injury, or in critically ill patients, including molecular and cellular, physiological and multilevel integration of homeostatic loss and recovery; and to foster interactions and communications within institutions and throughout the trauma community. Emphasis must be placed on translational research. Expires 1/8/12. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-048.html E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Dissemination, Implementation, & Operational Research for HIV Prevention


CFDA Number: 93.242Contact: Christopher Gordon, Div of AIDS &

Health & Behavior ResearchNational Institute of Mental Health6001 Executive BoulevardBethesda, MD 20852301/443-1613

NIMH, NICHD & NINR support research (R01; R03; R21; R34) to enhance the science of technology transfer, dissemination, implementation, & operational research for evidence-based HIV-prevention interventions. Studies are particularly encouraged to capitalize on intervention dissemination services, trainings, and evaluation conducted by the CDC. It is a good idea to contact NIMH because, when appropriate, NIH program staff will liaise with CDC program staff. Expires 5/8/11. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-166.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: NIMH Research Education Programs for HIV/AIDS Research


CFDA Number: 93.853Contact: David M. Stoff, Division of AIDS

ResearchNational Institute of Mental Health6001 Executive BlvdBethesda, MD 20892301/443-4525

Supports creative & innovative research education programs. NIMH is particularly interested in R25 applications that propose that develop innovative programs with a strong mentoring component. These experiences will require access to multiple scientific disciplines & methodologies, involvement of mentors from more than one discipline & the opportunity for individually tailored research education programs. Examples of innovative programs include: Special Institutes; & National research mentoring networks. Expires 1/8/13. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-002.html E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Integrating Biobehavioral & Sociocultural Research to Prevent HIV Transmission


CFDA Number: 93.361Contact: Jeanette Hosseini, Program Director

National Institute of Nursing Research6701 Democracy BlvdBethesda, MD 20892301/594-5972

NINR, NIDA, NIAID, and NICHD support theoretically grounded approaches (R01; R21) to prevent HIV infection and transmission that incorporate biobehavioral studies that are culturally appropriate. Biobehavioral approaches may be biomedical or may consist of behavioral interventions using biological markers of efficacy. Socio-cultural appropriateness involves, at minimum, application of knowledge of the norms, beliefs, and values of potential research subjects in varied contexts. Expires 5/8/11. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-188.html for R01 details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Pfeiffer (Gustavus and Louise) Research Foundation

Program: Grants Program (Research on Medicine, Pharmacy, and Physical Disabilities)


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Secretary

PO Box 765Short Hills, NJ 07046973/376-0987

Supports the improvement of public health through advancement of medicine pharmacy. Provides up to $75,000/year, renewable for up to three years, for projects or programs carried out in the U.S. for advancement of medicine & pharmacy, including scientific research, post-graduate scholarship and fellowship assistance, and studies in nutrition, blindness, deafness & other physical disabilities. Up to three LOIs from the same institution per deadline will be accepted. Annual deadlines of 1/8 and 7/25 are for required LOIs. See http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/pfeiffer/ for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Radiological Society of North America

Program: Research & Education Program Grants & Awards


CFDA Number:Contact: Scott Walter, Program Officer

Research and Education Foundation820 Jorie BoulevardOak Brook, IL 60523-2251630/571-7816

Supports 18 different research, training, and education programs (predoc. & postdoc.) to ensure that radiology stays at the cutting edge of imaging, diagnosis and treatment. Emphasis of current programs is to stimulate promising young researchers to pursue careers in radiologic research. Awards are grouped into three major categories: Research Grants (1/15); Education Grants (1/10); and Research Medical Student Grants (2/1). All grant applicants must be RSNA members. See http://www.rsna.org/Foundation/programs.cfm for details E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Program: Executive Nurse Fellows Program


CFDA Number:Contact: Valerie Swan, Program Director

The Center for Creative LeadershipOne Leadership PlaceGreensboro, NC 27410336/286-4277

Program is an advanced leadership program for nurses in senior executive roles in health services, public health & nursing education who aspire to help lead & shape the U.S. health care system. Selects 20 fellows with awards up to $35 k over 3 yrs. Funds support self-directed learning activities, independent study, & access to an electronic communications network. Applicants must apply online. See http://www.executivenursefellows.org./pdfarchives/cfa_ENF2011.pdf for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Program: Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI)


CFDA Number: 10.446Contact: Susan Woolard, Program Officer

14th Street and Independence Avenue, SWRoom 5014, South BuildingWashington, DC 20250202/720-9619

Provides technical assistance and training funds to qualified intermediary organizations to develop their capacity to undertake housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas. Approximately $6.3 million is available. Matching requirement is 1:1. See http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rhs/rcdi/ for details. E-mail [email protected]

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Program: Children, Youth & Families at Risk (CYFAR) Sustainable Community Projects


CFDA Number: 10.500Contact: Lisa Lauxman, Program Officer

National Institute of Food and Agriculture1400 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20250-2225202/690-4568

Supports projects to improve the quality and quantity of comprehensive community-based programs for at-risk children, youth, and families supported by the Cooperative Extension System. Approximately $800,000 is available. Eligibility limited to land-grant institutions. See http://www.csrees.usda.gov/funding/rfas/cyfar_scp.html for details. Email: [email protected].

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Agency: Whitehall Foundation

Program: Grants-in-Aid & Research Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Program Director

125 Worth AvenueSuite 220Palm Beach, FL 33480561/655-4474

Supports basic research in vertebrate and invertebrate (excluding clinical) neurobiology in the U.S. Grants-in-Aid provide up to $30,000 for one year to researchers at the assistant professor level or senior researchers who have not received significant funding. Research grants range from $30,000-$75,000 per year for up to three years to established researchers of any age who have not received significant funding. Deadlines refer to required LOIs, which must be submitted in hard copy on institutional letterhead. See http://www.whitehall.org/grants/ for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Association of University Women Educational Foundation

Program: Selected Professions Fellowships


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Fellowships and Grants Staff (ext. 60)

Department 60301 ACT DriveIowa City, IA 52243-4030319/337-1716

Master's and First Professional Awards provide $5,000 to $18,000 for women pursuing full-time graduate study in architecture, computer/information sciences, engineering, and math/statistics; or for women of color who are working toward an MBA, JD, MD or DO. See http://www.aauw.org/learn/fellowships_grants/indexcfm for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Astronomical Society

Program: International Travel Grants


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Kevin Marvel, Travel Grant Selection

Committee (ext. 114)2000 Florida Avenue, NWSuite 400Washington, DC 20009-1231202/328-2010

Provides funding for airline travel for individuals at US institutions to travel to international (including Puerto Rico) science meetings, International Astronomical Union General Assemblies, and contemporaneous symposia. Grants are targeted for (in priority order) early-career scientists, scientists from smaller institutions or from under-served populations, or for scientists whose participation at the meeting is important for US visibility. Funds may not be requested for any AAS or AAS divisional meeting. See http://www.aas.org/grants/itg.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: American Society for Microbiology

Program: ASM/CCID Postdoctoral Fellowships


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Education Department

1752 N Street, NWWashington, DC 20036202/942-9295

Supports creation of methodologies and knowledge in infectious disease prevention and control in residence at the Coordinating Center for Infectious Diseases in Atlanta. Fellowship provides annual stipend, health benefits, relocation benefits, and professional development funding. Eligible fields are bacterial/myotic diseases, viral/rickettsial & nosocomial Infections, HIV/AIDS, vector-borne infectious diseases, STDs, and parasitic diseases. Other award programs available. See http://www.asm.org/asm/index.php/education/full-program-catalog.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: AT&T Labs

Program: AT&T Labs Fellowship Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: AT&T Labs Fellowship Administrator

AT&T Labs Fellowship Administrator180 Park Avenue, Room C103Florham Park, NJ 07932973/360-8109

Fellowships provide all educational expenses, stipend, and book allowance for up to three years to outstanding minorities and women who are pursuing PhD studies in computer- and communications-related fields. Fellows must attend approved scientific conferences and work with an AT&T mentor. Each awardee must participate in a research internship the first summer. See http://www.research.att.com/evergreen/working_with_us/internships.html for more information.

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Agency: Carnegie Institution of Washington

Program: Postdoctoral Fellowships


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Michelle Brooks Martin, Program

OfficerDepartment of Terrestrial Magnetism5241 Broad Branch Road, NWWashington, DC 20015202/478-8820

Supports Department of Terrestrial Magnetism general postdoctoral fellowships in geophysics, geochemistry, cosmochemistry, planetary science, and/or astrobiology (proposals due 1/15/11)); postdoctoral fellowships in astronomy for independent research on the origin and evolution of stars, planets, and life (12/1/10); and MESSENGER postdoctoral fellowships involving research having to do with the mission to Mercury (1/15/11). Predoctoral training positions also available. See http://www.dtm.ciw.edu/research-mainmenu-129/fellowships-mainmenu-185 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Council on Undergraduate Research

Program: CUR Fellows Awards Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Julie Nicolson

734 15th Street, NWSuite 550Washington, DC 20005202/783-4810

Recognizes two CUR faculty members every other year who have developed nationally respected research programs involving undergraduate students. Goal is to honor deserving faculty and to celebrate undergraduate research. Awardees receive $1,000 and an opportunity to present at the national CUR conference. Any member of CUR may submit a nomination, which should consist of a two-page letter highlighting nominee's contributions to all areas of undergraduate research, and a two-page CV. See http://www.cur.org/CUR_Fellows.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Environmental Research and Education Foundation

Program: Grants Program (Solicited and Unsolicited Proposals)


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Bryan Staley, Vice President of

Environmental Research (ext. 11)901 North Pitt StreetSuite 270Alexandria, VA 22314703/299-5139

Supports research and education on solid waste management. Solicited proposals (due 1/8 and 8/15 annually) must respond to annual research agenda: Priority 1 topics are Global Warming, Conversion Technologies, and Equipment/Safety/Ergonomics; Priority 2 topics are H2S Problems/Toxicity, Fate of New Materials in Landfills, and Organics Treatment; and Priority 3 Topic is Leachate Treatment. Unsolicited proposals require pre-application (due 6/15 and 10/1). See http://erefdn.org/index.php/grants/proposal for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Grass Foundation

Program: Grass Fellowship Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Ann Woolford, Program Coordinator

7 MBL StreetCandle HouseWoods Hole, MA 02543508/289-7173

Provides 10-12 fellowships at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, MA, for young postdoctoral and advanced predoctoral investigators to conduct independent research in such areas as neurophysiology, membrane biophysics, integrative neurobiology and neuroethology, neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, systems neuroscience, cellular and developmental neurobiology, and computational approaches to neural systems. See http://www.grassfoundation.org/fellowships/grass_fellowship/guidelines_app.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics (JILA)

Program: Visiting Scientists Fellowship Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Cheryl Glenn, Manager

University of Colorado at BoulderCampus Box 440Boulder, CO 80309-0440303/492-7796

Supports short-term (up to four weeks) and long-term (six weeks to one year) visits to JILA by distinguished scientists to work with JILA staff at UC Boulder. Research interests include Atomic Physics; Chemical Physics; Materials Physics and Chemistry; Optical Physics; Precision Measurement; and Astrophysics. Stipend pays for salary, travel, and laboratory and/or computational expenses. Short-term visit deadlines are 1/31, 4/30, 7/31, and 10/31 annually. Longer-term visit deadline is 11/1. See http://jila.colorado.edu/content/visiting-fellows-program for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Leakey (L.S.B.) Foundation

Program: General Research Grants and Baldwin Fellowships


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Grants Officer

1003B O'Reilly AvenueSan Francisco, CA 94129415/561-4646

Supports research into human origins through General Research Grants (applications due 1/5 and 7/15 annually) ranging from about $3,000 to $13,500 for doctoral students and up to $22,000 for senior scientists and postdoctoral researchers; and Franklin Mosher Baldwin Memorial Fellowships (due 2/15 for new applicants; 3/1 for returning applicants), which provide up to $12,000 per year for up to two years to African scholors pursuing an advanced degree or specialized training. See http://leakeyfoundation.org/grants/applicants/ for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Morris K. Udall Foundation

Program: Undergraduate Scholarships and Dissertation Fellowships


CFDA Number:Contact: Jane Curlin, Program Manager

130 South Scott AvenueTucson, AZ 85701520/670-5529

Supports Undergraduate Scholarships (due 3/2/11) of up to $5,000 for sophomores and juniors studying fields related to the environment, and to Native Americans and Alaska Natives studying fields related to health care or tribal public policy. Dissertation Fellowships (due 2/24/11) of up to $24,000 support final year of writing dissertation concerning environmental public policy and/or environmental conflict resolution. Award recipients must submit a copy of dissertation at the end of the fellowship year. Also provides Native American Congressional Internships (due 1/28/11). See http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/OurPrograms.aspx for details.

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Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Program: NASA Glenn Faculty Fellowship Program (NGFFP)


CFDA Number:Contact: David Kankam, University Affairs

Officer21000 Brookpark RoadCleveland, OH 44135216/433-6143

Ten-week fellowships for science and engineering faculty are available at NASA Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, Ohio, during the summer months. The proposed research project must be aligned with the research and technology needs of GRC, and have the potential to advance NASA mission. Faculty stipend is $1,300--$1,500 per week and a relocation allowance will be provided to those fellows who live more than 50 miles from the Glenn Research Center. See http://newbusiness.grc.nasa.gov/university-affairs/nasa-glenn-faculty-fellowship-program-ngffp/ for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Program: Research Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES)


CFDA Number:Contact: Paul Hertz, Program Officer

Science Missions Directorate300 E Street, SWWashington, DC 20546-0001202/358-0986

Supports all aspects of basic and applied research and technology in space and earth sciences, including, but not limited to theory, modeling, and analysis of Science Missions Directorate science data. Awards range from under $100K to over $1 million per year. Offers several programs with varying deadlines. Current topics include: Kepler Guest Observer - Cycle 3 (12/17) and Advanced Concepts in Space Geodesy (12/1). Current broad solicitation closes 6/2/11. See http://tinyurl.com/ybc7mt7 or Grants.gov for details.

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Agency: National Research Council

Program: Jefferson Science Fellows Program at the U.S. Department of State


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Fellowships Office

National Academies Fellowships Office500 Fifth Street NW, W550Washington, DC 20001202/334-2643

Allows tenured academic scientists and engineers from U.S. academic institutions to spend a year at the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Agency for International Development for an on-site assignment in Washington, D.C. that may also involve extended stays at U.S. foreign embassies and/or missions. Potential fellows must either be nominated or apply themselves; institution must have an MOU with DOS by 2/15/11. Stipend is $50,000. See http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/Jefferson_Science_Fellows.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: National Science Foundation

Program: Physical Anthropology


CFDA Number:Contact: Kaye Reed, Program Director

Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-7850

Supports basic research in areas related to human evolution and contemporary human biological variation. Supported research areas include human genetic variation, human adaptation, human osteology and bone biology, human and nonhuman primate paleontology, functional anatomy, and primate socioecology. The program frequently serves as a bridge within NSF between the social and behavioral sciences and the natural and physical sciences. Proposals are commonly jointly reviewed and funded with other programs. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5407 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Ecology of Infectious Disease


CFDA Number:Contact: Samuel Scheiner, Program Director

4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-7175

Supports projects, including US-UK collaborative project, to develop predictive models and discover principles governing transmission dynamics of infectious disease agents. Research should focus on understanding ecological determinants of transmission by vectors or abiotic agents, population dynamics of reservoir species, transmission to humans or other hosts, or cultural, social, behavioral, and economic dimensions of disease communication. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5269 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Research Initiation Grants to Broaden Participation in Biology (RIG BP)


CFDA Number: 47.074Contact: Rafael de Sa, Program Director

Directorate for Biological Sciences4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-7835

Supports two-year awards of $175,000 total costs, plus up to $25,000 for equipment, to encourage underrepresented groups to apply for and receive BIO funding to initiate research programs early in their careers. Goals are to expand the population of role models who will interact with an increasingly diverse student population, increase the number of scientists at minority-serving institutions engaged in research, and attract and retain members of underrepresented groups in biology careers. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=10676 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Plant Genome Research Program


CFDA Number: 47.074Contact: Diane Jofuku Okamuro, Program

DirectorDirectorate for Biological Sciences4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-4400

Supports four activities: Genome-Enabled Plant Research tackles major unanswered questions in plant biology on a genome-wide scale; Transferring Research from Model Systems applies basic biological findings made using model systems to studying basic biology of plants of economic importance; Tools and Resources for Plant Genome Research; and Improving Plant Genome Annotation improves existing tools or develops new tools for improved annotation of the genomes of plants of economic importance. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5338 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Ecosystem Science


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Todd Crowl, Program Director

Environmental Biology Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-7870

Includes two programs: 1) Ecosystem Studies supports investigations of whole-system ecological processes and relationships across a diversity of spatial and temporal (including paleo) scales; 2) Long-Term Ecological Research (LTER) supports fundamental ecological research that requires long time periods and large spatial scales at a coordinated network of more than two dozen field sites. LTER is not currently soliciting proposals for new sites and does not accept unsolicited proposals. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12822 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Long Term Research in Environmental Biology (LTREB)


CFDA Number: 47.074Contact: Saran Twombly, Program Director


Supports the generation of extended time series of biological and environmental data that address ecological and evolutionary processes aimed at resolving important issues in environmental biology. Researchers must have collected at least six years of previous data and must present a cohesive conceptual rationale or framework for 10 years of research. Questions or hypotheses outlined in this conceptual framework must guide an initial five-year proposal and subsequent renewal. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13544 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Opportunities for Promoting Understanding through Synthesis (OPUS)


CFDA Number: 47.074Contact: Saran Twombly, Program Director


Within the Ecological Biology, Ecosystem Science, and Population and Evolutionary Processes clusters, supports proposals aimed at synthesizing a body of related research projects conducted by an individual or, in cases where multiple scientists already have worked collaboratively, groups of investigators over an extended period. Usually supports mid-to late- career investigators, but also supports early-career projects that will produce unique, integrated insight. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13403 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Population and Community Ecology


CFDA Number: N/AContact: David Inouye, Program Director


Supports research that advances the conceptual or theoretical understanding of population ecology, species interactions, and community dynamics in terrestrial, wetland, and freshwater habitats. Encourages projects that integrate theoretical, modeling, and empirical approaches, or that promote synthesis across spatial and temporal scales. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503414 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Systematic Biology and Biodiversity Inventories


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Maureen Kearney, Program Director


Supports research in taxonomy and systematics that contributes to using phylogenetic methods to understand the evolution of life in time and space; discovery, description, and catalogues of global species diversity; and organizing that information in efficiently retrievable forms that best meet the needs of science and society. Revisionary Synthesis in Systematics (REVSYS) proposals also supported. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12825 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Behavioral Systems


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Michelle Elekonich, Program Director

Integrative Organismal Systems Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292/8423

Supports research on development, function, mechanisms, and evolutionary history of behavior, with emphasis on a vertically integrated understanding of the behavioral phenotype in nature. Specifically encourages projects that seek to understand how combinations of neural, hormonal, physiological, and developmental mechanisms act synergistically as a system from which behavior emerges. Lab work and the study of animals in captivity are encouraged when necessary. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501086 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Developmental Systems


CFDA Number: 47.051Contact: Steven Klein, Program Director

Integrative Organismal Systems Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-8417

Supports research aimed at understanding how interacting developmental processes give rise to the emergent properties of organisms. A systems-level approach using molecular, genetic, biochemical, and physiological techniques, as well as techniques from outside biology, are needed. Three program areas: Plant, Fungal, and Microbial Developmental Systems; Animal Developmental Systems; and Evolution of Developmental Systems. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501087 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Neural Systems


CFDA Number:Contact: Diane Witt, Program Director


Supports research on how complex functions emerge from the interactions of the cellular elements of the nervous system and the interactions of the nervous system with other physiological systems. Development and use of new theoretical approaches and computational models to guide and instruct experimental design are particularly encouraged. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501089 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Physiological and Structural Systems


CFDA Number:Contact: Michael Mishkind, Program Director


Supports research aimed at furthering the understanding of organisms as integrated units of biological organization. Projects that use systems approaches to understand why particular patterns of architecture and regulatory control have emerged as general organismal properties are particularly encouraged. Three program areas: Symbiosis, Defense, and Self-recognition; Processes, Structures, and Integrity; and Organism-Environment Interactions. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=501090 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Biomolecular Systems


CFDA Number: 47.051Contact: Kamal Shukla, Program Director

Molecular and Cellular Biosciences Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-8440

Supports research in the areas of molecular biophysics, molecular biochemistry, and metabolic biochemistry. Emphasizes the relationships among structure, function, and dynamics in studies of individual macromolecules, macromolecular complexes, and metabolic pathways. Research of interest includes novel and creative projects addressing protein folding and dynamics, natively unfolded proteins, protein design, molecular recognition, and metabolic pathways. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12771 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Cellular Systems


CFDA Number:Contact: Gregory Warr, Program Director


Supports research on structure and organization of cells and dynamics of cellular processes. Interest is in traditional areas of cell biology (such as organization, function, and dynamics of membranes, organelles and other subcellular compartments, and intracellular and transmembrane signal transduction mechanisms and processes) and in development of quantitative, theory-driven approaches to cell biology that integrate experimental studies at molecular genetic, biochemical, biophysical, proteomic, and transcriptomic levels. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12772 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Genes and Genome Systems


CFDA Number: 47.051Contact: Karen Cone, Program Director


Supports studies on the structure, function, and evolution of genes and genomes in prokaryotes, eukaryotes, phages, and viruses, including mechanisms of genome maintenance; mechanisms leading to diversity and novel adaptive strategies; genetic and epigenetic mechanisms; mechanisms and regulation of gene expression; structure, function, and dynamics of nucleic acids and nucleic acid-protein complexes and machines; and molecular evolution and origin of life. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=12780 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Transforming Undergraduate Education in STEM (TUES)


CFDA Number: 47.076Contact: Russell Pimmel, Program Director

(contacts vary by discipline)Undergraduate Education Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-4618

(Formerly Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement program) Supports projects to improve the quality of STEM education for all undergraduate students. Especially encourages projects that have potential to bring about widespread adoption of classroom practices that embody understanding of how students learn most effectively. Transferability and dissemination are critical. Type 2 and 3 proposals due 1/14. Type 1 proposals due 5/26 for states beginning with A-M and 5/27 for states beginning with N-W. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5741 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program (I/UCRC)


CFDA Number:Contact: Rathindra DasGupta, Program Manager

4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-8353

Develops long-term research partnerships among industry, academe, and government. Centers are catalyzed by small investment from NSF and primarily supported by industry center members, with NSF supporting development and evolution. Letters of intent required by 1/1 and 6/26 for planning grants. Full proposals due 3/6 and 9/26 for planning grants and full centers. Limited submission: one phase II and one Phase III application per institution; no limit on multi-institution applications. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5501 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Geobiology and Low-Temperature Geochemistry


CFDA Number:Contact: Enriqueta Barrera, Program Director

Earth Sciences Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-8551

Supports research on the interactions among biological and geological systems; geomicrobiology and biomineralization processes; role of life in evolution of Earth’s system; inorganic and organic geochemical processes occurring at or near Earth’s surface; mineralogy and chemistry of soils and sediments; surficial chemical and biogeochemical systems and cycles and their modification; and development of tools, methods, and models for low-temperature geochemistry and geobiological research. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13689 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Geomorphology and Land Use Dynamics


CFDA Number:Contact: Paul Cutler, Program Director


Supports innovative research into processes that shape & modify landscapes over a variety of length & time scales. The program encourages research that investigates quantitatively the coupling & feedback among such processes, their rates, & their relative roles, especially in the contexts of variation in climatic & tectonic influences & in light of changes due to human impact. Proposals due 1/16 and 7/16 annually. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13690 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Petrology and Geochemistry


CFDA Number: 47.050Contact: Sonia Esperanca, Program Director


Supports basic research on the formation and evolution of Earth using petrological and geochemical characteristics of Earth materials in the crust, mantle, and core. Proposals generally address the petrology and high-temperature geochemistry of igneous and metamorphic rocks, mineral physics, economic geology, and volcanology. Proposals that bridge disciplinary boundaries or include development of analytical tools for potential use by the broad community encouraged. Proposal windows are 6/6-7/6 and 12/6-1/6 annually. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13683 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Sedimentary Geology and Paleobiology (SGP)


CFDA Number: 47.050Contact: H. R. Lane, Program Director


Supports research on life, ecology, environment, and biogeography change in past geologic time based on fossil plants, animals, and microbes; Earth's sedimentary carapace; dating and measuring time sequence of events and rates of geological processes of Earth's past sedimentary and biological record; geologic record of production, transportation, and deposition of sediments; and understanding the complexities of Earth's deep time climate systems. Proposals due 1/16 and 7/16 annually. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13691 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Tectonics


CFDA Number: 47.050Contact: David Fountain, Program Director


Supports field, laboratory, computational, and theoretical investigations of the evolution and deformation of continental lithosphere and the ways in which deformational processes have modified the lithosphere through geologic time. Supports integrated research involving structural geology, petrology, geochronology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, geomorphology, rock mechanics, paleomagnetics, geodesy, and other geophysical techniques. Proposal windows 6/6-7/6 and 12/6-1/6 annually. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13673 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: CHE-DMR-DMS Solar Energy Initiative (SOLAR)


CFDA Number:Contact: Charles Ying, Program Director

Mathematical and Physical Sciences Directorate4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230702/292-8428

Supports interdisciplinary efforts to address the scientific challenges of highly efficient harvesting, conversion, and storage of solar energy. Groups must include three or more co-PIs: one with demonstrated high expertise in chemistry, one in materials research, and one in mathematical sciences. Goal is to create a new modality of linking the mathematical with the chemical and materials sciences to develop transformative paradigms. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503298 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Algorithms for Threat Detection


CFDA Number:Contact: Mary Ann Horn, Program Director

Mathematical Sciences Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-4879

Administered in partnership with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency to develop the next generation of mathematical and statistical algorithms for the detection of chemical and biological threats. Solicits proposals from the mathematical sciences community in two main thrust areas: mathematical and statistical techniques for genomics, and mathematical and statistical techniques for the analysis of data from sensor systems. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503427 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Mathematical Biology


CFDA Number: 47.049Contact: Mary Ann Horn, Program Director

Mathematical Sciences Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-4879

Supports research in areas of applied and computational mathematics with relevance to the biological sciences. Projects should be mathematically innovative and address challenging problems of interest to members of the biological community. May include development of mathematical concepts and tools traditionally seen in other disciplinary programs within the Division of Mathematical Sciences, e.g., topology, probability, statistics, and computation. Proposal window is 12/18-1/13 annually. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5690 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Transformative Computational Science Using CyberInfrastructure (CI TraCS) Fellowships


CFDA Number:Contact: Manish Parashar, Program Director

Office of Cyberinfrastructure4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-4766

Supports outstanding scientists and engineers who have recently completed doctoral studies and are interested in pursuing postdoctoral activities in computational science. Computational research and education activities that are cyberinfrastrucure-based and cross disciplinary boundaries are a key focus of this program. Individuals apply directly and must identify a host institution and mentor. No limit on number of fellows an institution may host. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503467 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Major Research Instrumentation (MRI)

Next Deadline: Jan 27, 2011 (tentative)

CFDA Number: 47.074Contact: Randy Phelps, Senior Staff Associate

Office of Integrative Activities4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-8040

Solicitation expected late October with 1/27 deadline. Supports acquisition and development of shared instrumentation that fosters the integration of research and education in research-intensive learning environments. Proposals for inter- and/or intra-organizational instrumentation use are encouraged, as are development efforts that leverage the strengths of private sector partners to build instrument development capacity at academic institutions. Awards range from $100,000 to $4 million. Limited submission: three proposals per institution per competition. See http://www.nsf.gov/od/oia/programs/mri/ for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes (PASI)


CFDA Number: 47.049Contact: Harold Stolberg, Regional Coordinator

Office of International Science and Engineering4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-7233

Jointly sponsored by Department of Energy and NSF, supports two- to four-week courses involving lecturers of international standing at the advanced graduate and postgraduate level. Aim is to disseminate advanced science and engineering knowledge and stimulate training and cooperation among researchers of the Americas in mathematical and physical sciences and engineering. Deadline is 1/15 annually. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5327 for details. E-mail: [email protected] or [email protected]

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Program: SBE Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants


CFDA Number: 47.075Contact: See website for contact list

Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230

Makes awards to improve quality of dissertation research. Supports Archaeology; Decision, Risk, and Management Sciences; Cultural Anthropology; Political Science; Law and Social Science; Linguistics; Research on Science and Technology Surveys and Statistics; Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics; Economics; Science and Society; Sociology; Geography and Regional Science; and Physical Anthropology. Deadlines and target dates vary by discipline. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13453 for details and contacts.

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Program: Cognitive Neuroscience


CFDA Number: 47.075Contact: Lynn Bernstein, Program Director


Supports highly innovative, interdisciplinary projects aimed at advancing rigorous understanding of how the human brain supports thought, perception, affect, action, social processes, and other aspects of cognition and behavior, including how such processes develop and change in the brain and through evolutionary time. Emphasis is on integration of cognitive sciences, basic sciences, and engineering for insights into healthy functions of brain, cognition, and behavior. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5316 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Cultural Anthropology


CFDA Number: 47.075Contact: Deborah Winslow, Program Director


Supports basic scientific research about the causes, consequences, and complexities of human social and cultural variability. Annual target dates for Senior Research by PhD investigators, Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement, High-Risk Research in Anthropology, and training and workshops are 1/15 and 8/15. Annual target dates for Cultural Anthropology Scholar awards for research-related, post-PhD training are 1/16 and 8/16. Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) and Graduates (REG) proposals due 3/1. See http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/bcs/anthro/cult_overview.jsp for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Developmental and Learning Sciences


CFDA Number: 47.075Contact: Peter Vishton, Program Director


Supports fundamental research that increases understanding of cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, and biological processes related to children's and adolescents' development and learning. Research will add to knowledge of how people learn and the developmental processes that support learning, leading children and adolescents to grow up to take productive roles as workers and citizens. Currently accepting individual investigator and workshop/small conference proposals. Annual target dates are 1/15 and 7/15. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=8671 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Geography and Spatial Sciences (GSS)


CFDA Number: 47.051Contact: Thomas Baerwald, Program Director


Supports research on geographic distributions and interactions of human, physical, and biotic systems on Earth's surface. Investigations on nature, causes, and consequences of human activity and natural environmental processes across a range of scales are encouraged. Projects must enhance geographical knowledge, concepts, theories, and methods, and their application to societal problems and concerns. Research proposal target dates are 1/15 and 8/15. Dissertation Improvement proposals due 2/15 and 10/15 annually. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5410 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Linguistics


CFDA Number: 47.051Contact: Joan Maling, Program Director


Supports research on human language: syntactic, semantic, phonetic, and phonological properties of individual languages and language in general; psychological processes in language use; social and cultural factors in language use, variation, and change; development of linguistic capacities in children; acoustics of speech and physiological and psychological processes involved in production and perception of speech; and biological bases of language in the brain. Annual target dates are 1/15 and 7/15. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5408 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Social Psychology


CFDA Number: 47.051Contact: Kellina Craig-Henderson, Program

DirectorBehavioral and Cognitive Sciences Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-7023

Supports basic research on human social behavior, including cultural differences & development over the life span. Among the many research topics supported are attitude formation and change, social cognition, personality processes, interpersonal relations/group processes, the self, emotion, social comparison and social influence, the social psychology of health, and the psychophysiological correlates of social behavior. Annual target dates are 1/15 and 7/15. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5712 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Decision, Risk, and Management Sciences (DRMS)


CFDA Number: 47.051Contact: Robert O’Connor, Program Director

Social and Economic Sciences Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-7263

Supports scientific research to increase understanding/effectiveness of decision making by individuals, groups, organizations, and society. Disciplinary/interdisciplinary research, doctoral dissertation research and workshops funded in the areas of judgment and decision making; decision analysis/aids; risk analysis, perception, and communication; societal and public policy decision making; management science and organizational design. Also supports small grants that are time-critical and/or high risk. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5423 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Economics


CFDA Number: 47.051Contact: Nancy Lutz, Program Director/Cluster

CoordinatorSocial and Economic Sciences Division4201 Wilson BoulevardArlington, VA 22230703/292-7280

Supports research designed to improve understanding of the processes and institutions of the US economy and of the world system of which it is a part. Supports research in almost every area of economics, including econometrics, economic history, environmental economics, finance, industrial organization, international economics, labor economics, macroeconomics, mathematical economics, and public finance. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5437 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Law and Social Sciences


CFDA Number: 47.051Contact: Scott Barclay, Program Director


Supports social scientific studies of law and law-like systems of rules, institutions, processes, and behaviors. These can include, but are not limited to, research designed to enhance the scientific understanding of the impact of law; human behavior and interactions as these relate to law; the dynamics of legal decision making; and the nature, sources, and consequences of variations and changes in legal institutions. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5422 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS)


CFDA Number: 47.075Contact: Cheryl Eavey, Program Director


Supports development of innovative methods and models for the social and behavioral sciences and interacts with other programs in SBE, as well as other programs in NSF, most notably the Statistics and Probability Program in MPS. MMS seeks proposals that are interdisciplinary, methodologically innovative, and grounded in theory. Interests are general research and infrastructure activities; mid-career research fellowships; research on survey and statistical methodology; and doctoral dissertation research. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5421 for details. E-mail: [email protected].

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Program: Political Science


CFDA Number: 47.051Contact: Brian Humes, Program Director


Supports scientific research that advances knowledge and understanding of citizenship, government, and politics. Proposals are expected to be theoretically motivated, conceptually precise, methodologically rigorous, and empirically oriented. Substantive areas of interest include American government and politics, comparative government and politics, international relations, political behavior, political economy, and political institutions. Target dates refer to research proposals. Doctoral dissertation proposals due 1/15. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5418 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program


CFDA Number: 10.675Contact: Nancy Stremple, Program Officer

U.S. Forest Service201 14th Street SW, MS-1151Washington, DC 20250202/205-7829

Seeks projects for program development, research, and collaboration to address the following three strategic priority issues widely seen as confronting the urban and community forestry community at a national or multi-state level: climate change, public health, and economic development. Approximately $855,000 is available to support six grants. See http://www.fs.fed.us/ucf/nucfac for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: U.S.-Israel Binational Agricultural Research & Development Fund (BARD)


CFDA Number: 10.961Contact: Lynn Gipe, Assistant Administrator,

BARD ProgramBARD Liaison Office5601 Sunnyside AvenueBeltsville, MD 20705-5134301/504-4584

BARD is a competitive funding program for mutually beneficial, mission-oriented, strategic and applied research of agricultural problems, jointly conducted by American and Israeli scientists. Most BARD projects focus on increasing agricultural productivity, particularly in hot and dry climates, and emphasize plant and animal health, food quality and safety, and environmental issues. Program offers fellowships for postdoctoral research, senior research scientists and graduate students and also supports international workshops. See http://www.bard-isus.com/ for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Graduate Sciences Program (GSP)


CFDA Number:Contact: Chantell Haskins, Program Officer (ext.

125)1315 East-West HighwayRoom 10703Silver Spring, MD 20910301/713-9437

Aimed at increasing opportunities for students in NOAA-related fields to pursue research and educational training in atmospheric, environmental, remote sensing and oceanic sciences at minority serving institutions (MSI) when possible. The GSP offers master's and doctoral students NOAA-related research and training opportunities. See http://www.epp.noaa.gov/ssp_grad_sciences_page.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: NOAA Climate and Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship


CFDA Number: 11.431Contact: Chester J. Koblinsky, Director

PO Box 3000FL-4 / Suite 2200Boulder, CO 80307-3000303/497-8649

Program pairs recently graduated postdocs with host scientists at U.S. institutions to observe, understand, model, and predict the climate system on seasonal-to-centennial time scales and assessing the regionally specific socioeconomic consequences of climate variability. Applications are solicited from qualified postdoctoral candidates. Preference is given to those who have held a Ph.D. for no more than three years. See http://www.vsp.ucar.edu/ for details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Coastal Management Fellowship Program


CFDA Number:Contact: Margaret Allen, Fellowship Coordinator

NOAA Coastal Services Center2234 South Hobson AvenueCharleston, SC 29405-2413843/740-1273

Provides on-the-job education and training opportunities in coastal resource management and policy for postgraduate students and provides project assistance to state coastal zone management programs. Program matches students with state coastal zone programs to work on projects proposed by the state and selected by the fellowship sponsor. Any student completing a master's, doctoral, or professional degree program in natural resource management or environmental-related studies at a U.S. university is eligible. See http://www.csc.noaa.gov/cms/fellows.html for more details. Email: [email protected]

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Program: Postsecondary Internship Program (PIP)


CFDA Number: 11.702Contact: Milton Constantin, Program Manager

Office of Human Resources Management1401 Constitution Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20230865/576-7009

Supports undergraduate and graduate student internships at DOC headquarters and field offices. Eligible disciplines are business; life, health, and medical sciences; communications and graphic design; computer science; physical sciences; and mathematics. Internships last 10 weeks in the summer (due 1/31), 15 weeks in the fall (due 7/1) or spring (due 12/1) semesters. Applications accepted until all positions are filled. U.S. citizenship required. See http://see.orau.org/ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10038 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Department of Defense

Program: National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Peter Frisbie, Program Manager, ASEE

Projects Office1818 N Street NWSuite 600Washington, DC 20036202/331-3516

Awards 36-month portable fellowships to new graduate students to support full-time study and research, leading to doctoral degrees in math, engineering, science, and other disciplines of DOD interest. Fellows can attend any U.S. school and do not incur military or other service obligation. See http://ndseg.asee.org/ for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: IC Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: Bret Schothorst, Program Officer

National Geospatial Intelligence AgencyElectronic submission only703/388-0312

Program seeks to establish long term relationships and mentoring of postdoc researchers and to provide research institutes with an understanding of the Intelligence Community’s research requirements. Fellowships are two-year awards at about $120,000 per year with an optional third year. Ten to 20 fellowships are awarded annually. See http://www.dcipostdoc.org/ for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program


CFDA Number: N/AContact: SBIR/STTR Help Desk

Defense Supply Service-Washington5200 Army Pentagon, Room 1D245Washington, DC 20310-5200866/724-7457

Program funds early-stage R&D at small technology companies and is designed tostimulate technological innovation; increase private sector commercialization of federal R&D; increase small business participation in federally funded R&D; and foster participation by minority and disadvantaged firms in technological innovation. Deadline is for Phase I--up to $150,000 per award. See http://www.acq.osd.mil/osbp/sbir/solicitations/index.htm for details.

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Agency: U.S. Department of Energy

Program: Advanced Detector Research Program


CFDA Number: 81.049Contact: Frederick Borcherding, Office of High

Energy PhysicsSC- 20/Germantown Building1000 Independence Avenue, SWWashington, DC 20585-1290301/903-6989

DOE's Office of High Energy Physics supports projects that will contribute to the development of new detector technologies to perform future high energy physics experiments. Final engineering or fabrication of detectors will not be funded. Technologies include: charged particle track detectors, and calorimeters or particle identification detectors. See http://www.science.doe.gov/grants/grants.html for details. E-mail: [email protected].

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Program: Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program


CFDA Number: 81.049Contact: Carl Hebron, Program Manager

SBIR/STTR Program, ER-3219901 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20874-1290301/903-1414

DOE supports small business high-quality research or R&D in topic areas concerning important mission-related scientific or engineering problems and opportunities that are likely to lead to significant public benefit if the research is successful. Partnership opportunities are available. Deadline refers to Phase I applications-- up to $150,000 each. See http://sbir.er.doe.gov/sbir/ for updates. E-mail: [email protected]

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Program: Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program


CFDA Number: 81.049Contact: Carl Hebron, Program Manager

SBIR/STTR Program, ER-3219901 Germantown RoadGermantown, MD 20874-1290301/903-1414

STTR grants must involve substantial cooperative research collaboration between the small business and a single research institution to perform the R&D required to meet the DOE objectives stated in the Phase I program solicitation. Supports small businesses (67% of work) with strong collaboration from university researchers. Deadline refers to Phase I applications-- up to $100,000 each. See http://sbir.er.doe.gov/sbir/ for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior

Program: Joint Fire Science Programs


CFDA Number:Contact: John Cissel, Program Officer

3833 South Development AvenueBoise, ID 83705208/387-5349

Supports scientific studies to address problems associated with managing wildland fuels, fires, and fire-impacted ecosystems. Current RFAs include: Primary Announcement (11/19), Graduate Research Innovation (11/19), Regional Science Exchange Consortia (11/19), and Integrated Measurements (4/1). See http://www.firescience.gov/JFSP_AFPs.cfm for details. E-mail:[email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Program: P3 Award: A Student Design Competition for Sustainability


CFDA Number: 66.516Contact: Cynthia L. Nolt-Helms, Program Officer

Office of Research and Development1200 Pennsylvania AvenueWashington, DC 20460202/343-9693

Supports undergrad and grad teams at IHEs to create partnerships with public/private sectors. Grants awarded to research, develop and design sustainable solutions to environmental challenges. Interdisciplinary teams from multiple engineering departments and/or departments of chemistry, architecture, industrial design, business, economics, policy, social science, and others are encouraged. In FY 11, up to $2.3 million is available. See http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2011/2011_p3.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Program: Greater Research Opportunities: Undergraduate Fellowships


CFDA Number: 66.513Contact: Ron Josephson, Program Officer

1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NWWashington, DC 20460202/343-9643

Provides fellowships in academic disciplines related to environmental research, such as math, engineering, & physical, natural, life & social sciences. Eligible applicants are students at institutions with substantial minority enrollment, receiving less than $35 million in annual federal R&D funding. See http://epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2011/2011_gro_undergrad.html for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Program: HBCU Research Participation Program


CFDA Number:Contact: Libby Kittrell, Program Manager

Oak Ridge Institute for Science & Ed.PO Box 117, MS 36Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117865/241-3319

Offers a variety of summer research opportunities for faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates at HBCUs to be involved with NRC research and development activities. Disciplines include physical sciences, engineering, and computer science. Participants receive stipends (graduate students: $600/week; undergraduates: $500/week; faculty members: $3,800/month or monthly university salary). Other opportunities are available with various agencies, deadlines vary. See http://www.orau.gov/orise/edu/nrc/nrchbcu.htm#deadline for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: United Negro College Fund (UNCF)

Program: UNCF/Merck Fellowships (Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postdoctoral)


CFDA Number:Contact: Jerry Bryant, UNCF/Merck Science

Initiative8260 Willow Oaks Corporate DrivePO Box 10444Fairfax, VA 22031-4511703/205-3503

Provides support to outstanding African-American students who are pursuing studies and research careers in biological and chemical sciences. Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowships provide awards of up to $92,000 to postdoctoral students, Graduate Science Dissertation Fellowships provide awards of up to $53,500, and Undergraduate Science Research Scholarships provide awards of up to $30,000. See http://www.uncf.org/merck/program.asp for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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Agency: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

Program: Postdoctoral Scholar Program

Next Deadline: Jan 15, 2011 (tentative)

CFDA Number: N/AContact: Fellowship Committee

Clark Laboratory, 223, MS#31266 Woods Hole RoadWoods Hole, MA 02543-1541508/289-2219

Supports 18-month awards to new or recent doctorate recipients in the fields of chemistry, engineering, geology, geophysics, mathematics, meteorology, physics, and biology, and oceanography. The competitive awards are designed to further the education and training of the applicant with primary emphasis placed on the individual's research promise. Applicants must have received their doctoral degree within the three years. See http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=8020 for details. E-mail: [email protected]

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