OPPORTUNITY FUNDING ALERT

Alzheimer’s Disease
Brookdale Foundation – Alzheimer’s Disease Respite Program
Biological Collections
National Science Foundation – Biological Research Collections
Biomedical Research Core Centers
National Institutes of Health - Faculty Recruitment through Biomedical Research Core Centers
Cardiovascular Disease & Stroke
American Heart Association - National Scientist Development Grant
Child Safety
U.S. Dept. of Justice - Evaluating Internet Child Safety Materials Used in Prevention and Awareness Programs
Conflict Resolution
John Jay College of Criminal Justice – Video Competition for Short Film Promoting Peaceful Solutions
Eating Disorders Research
Davis Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Eating Disorders Research
Engineering
National Science Foundation – “Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation”
Fulbright Scholars
Fulbright – Scholar Competition
Investment Opportunities
Google Ventures
Investor Education
FINRA Investor Education Foundation - General Grant Program
Science Education
National Science Foundation - Graduate STEM fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12)
Sport Fish And Wildlife
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies & the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Multistate Conservation Grant Program

Alzheimer’s Disease

Brookdale Foundation Seeks Proposals for Alzheimer's Disease Respite Program
A program of the Brookdale Foundation Group, the Brookdale National Group Respite Program awards seed grants to organizations working to develop and implement social model group respite programs. The goals of the program are to provide persons with Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia with opportunities to engage in meaningful social and recreational activities in a secure and supportive setting in order to maximize their cognitive and social abilities, and to provide relief and support to family members and other primary caregivers. Funding is available for up to forty organizations working to develop new dementia-specific programs. Applicants must be non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations or public agencies. All proposed programs must provide day services specifically for people affected by Alzheimer's disease or other related disorders. Grant funds may not be used to support or expand the hours, days, or service capacity of existing programs. Selected organizations will each receive grant support of $7,500 in the first year, renewable for $3,000 in the second year. The sponsoring organization must provide a 1:1 match of cash or equivalent in-kind support. Deadline: Jul. 1, 2009. Go to: http://www.brookdalefoundation.org/

Biological Collections

National Science Foundation - Improvements to Biological Research Collections (BRC)
The Improvements to Biological Research Collections Program (NSF 09-548) provides funds for improvements to network, secure, and organize established natural history collections for sustained, accurate, and efficient accessibility of the collection to the biological research community.

The BRC program is encouraging collaborative proposals to network collections on regional and continental scales, especially collaborations that bring large and small collections together into networks. The BRC program also provides for enhancements to existing collections to improve collections, computerize specimen-related data, develop better methods of specimen curation and collection management through activities such as symposia and workshops. Biological collections supported include those housing natural history specimens and jointly curated collections such as preserved tissues and other physical samples, e.g. DNA libraries and digital images. Such collections provide the materials necessary for research across broad areas of biological sciences.

Proposals submitted to the BRC Program typically are for projects that range from one to five years. The BRC program expects approximately $6 million annually pending availability of funds. Up to $500,000 total for individual awards of 1 to 3 years; up to $2,000,000 total for collaborative awards of 1 to 5 years. Numbers of awards and average award size/duration are subject to the availability of funds. Also, please see the NSF website for the Biological Research Collection program at http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5448&org=DBI for a current listing of awards and examples of the range and scope of projects supported. Deadline: Jul. 24, 2009. Go to: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09548/nsf09548.htm?govDel=USNSF_25

Biomedical Research Core Centers

National Institutes of Health - Supporting New Faculty Recruitment through Biomedical Research Core Centers
The Biomedical Research Core Center Grants (P30) are institutional awards that provide funding under the Recovery Act to hire new researchers, to equip them with appropriate start-up packages, and to support the development pilot research projects for new research faculty. Biomedical Core Centers, defined as a community of multidisciplinary researchers focusing on areas of biomedical research relevant to NIH, may apply for these institutional awards to strengthen or expand their scientific capacity. You can apply now for this year and next and do not need to name a particular student. Deadlines: Letter of Intent: Apr. 29, 2009; Full Proposal: May 29, 2009. Go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-09-060.html

Cardiovascular Disease & Stroke

American Heart Association - National Scientist Development Grant
The American Heart Association funds research broadly related to cardiovascular disease and stroke. We support research in clinical and basic sciences, bioengineering, biotechnology and public health. Applications related to obesity, women and heart disease, and resuscitation are particularly encouraged. The AHA objective is to support highly promising beginning scientists in their progress toward independence by encouraging and adequately funding research projects that can bridge the gap between completion of research training and readiness for successful competition as an independent investigator. All basic disciplines, including multidisciplinary efforts, as well as epidemiological, community and clinical investigations that bear on cardiovascular and stroke problems are included.

The application may apply for up to $35,000/yr. in salary/fringe of the PI, collaborating investigator(s), and other participants with faculty appointments.; At least $35,000/yr. may be requested for Project Support: All of award may be budgeted for project support and 10 percent indirect costs if PI, collaborators, and/or other faculty salaries/fringe are not requested. Travel costs not to exceed $3,000/yr.; Indirect Costs: not to exceed 10 percent ($7,000/yr); total maximum annual amount: $77,000 ($70,000 direct + 10 percent indirect costs); duration: four years. Deadline: Jul. 22, 2009. Go to: http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3059907

Child Safety

U.S. Dept. of Justice - Evaluating Internet Child Safety Materials Used in Prevention and Awareness Programs
The U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs (OJP), National Institute of Justice (NIJ) is seeking applications for funding under the Recovery Act: Evaluation of Internet Child Safety Materials Used by ICAC Task Forces in School and Community Settings. Specifically, under this solicitation, NIJ will be making one $500,000 award for a multisite evaluation of internet child safety materials that focus on public awareness and/or prevention of internet crimes against children used by Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) task forces in school- and community-based prevention and awareness programs. Deadline: May 18, 2009. Go to: http://www.ncjrs.gov/pdffiles1/nij/sl000875.pdf

Conflict Resolution

John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY, Video Competition for Short Film Promoting Peaceful Solutions
The City University of New York Dispute Resolution Consortium (http://johnjay.jjay.cuny.edu/dispute/index.asp) at John Jay College of Criminal Justice invites entries for the 2nd International Video Competition for short films that demonstrate how peaceful solutions can be applied to difficult issues. Funded by the JAMS Foundation, the project aims to increase public awareness of dispute resolution and the innovative formats it uses to resolve conflict in many different spheres. The films, which can be up to sixty seconds long, can be based on any of the twenty-four Make Talk Work bookmarks, including creative settlements of disputes, conflict resolvers dealing with conflict situations, communications that prevent violent outcomes, prevention of bullying or harassment, and inspiring communication breakthroughs. Up to thirty-two prizes ranging from $250 to $3,000 will be awarded to individuals or teams. Winning entries will be posted on YouTube and the CUNY Dispute Resolution Consortium Web site. Deadline: Apr. 17, 2009. Go to: http://www.jamsadr.com/JAMS-Foundation/JAMS-Foundation.asp

Eating Disorders Research

Davis Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Eating Disorders Research
The Hilda and Preston Davis Foundation will fund a Postdoctoral Fellowship Program in Eating Disorders Research. By attracting young scientists to the field, each fellowship may lead to a lifetime career contribution to understanding the biological causes of eating disorders. The long term goal of the program is to accelerate medical research discoveries that will lead to improved therapies for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa. The awards will support postdoctoral fellows working in nonprofit academic or research institutions in the United States. Up to ten three-year awards; July 1, 2009 - June 30, 2012; $43,000 - $63,000 annually. Deadline: April 30, 2009. Go to: http://www.tmfnet.org/grantmake.html.

Engineering

National Science Foundation - "Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation"
The Directorate for Engineering at the National Science Foundation has established the Office of Emerging Frontiers in Research and Innovation (EFRI) to serve a critical role in focusing on important emerging areas in a timely manner. The EFRI Office is launching a new funding opportunity (NSF 08-599) for interdisciplinary teams of researchers to embark on rapidly advancing frontiers of fundamental engineering research. For this solicitation, we will consider proposals that aim to investigate emerging frontiers in the following two specific research areas: (1) BioSensing & BioActuation: Interface of Living and Engineered Systems (BSBA), and (2) Hydrocarbons from Biomass (HyBi). EFRI seeks proposals with transformative ideas that represent an opportunity for a significant shift in fundamental engineering knowledge with a strong potential for long term impact on national needs or a grand challenge. Deadline: Apr. 30, 2009. Go to: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13708&govDel=USNSF_39

Fulbright Scholars

Fulbright - Scholar Competition
The Fulbright Scholar Program is offering lecturing, research or combination lecturing/research awards in over 125 countries for the 2010-2011 academic year. Opportunities are available not only for college and university faculty and administrators but also for professionals from business and government, as well as artists, journalists, scientists, lawyers, independent scholars and many others. There are awards in 45 different fields or disciplines, and a variety of sub-disciplines and interdisciplinary fields. The application deadline is Aug. 1, 2009. U.S. citizenship is required. For other eligibility requirements and detailed award descriptions visit www.cies.org, or send a request for materials to scholars@cies.iie.org.

Investment Opportunities

Google Ventures
Google has formed a $100 million fund to invest in early-stage start-up firms. The fund, called Google Ventures, is wholly owned by Google, but will operate as a separate entity and will seek investment opportunities to maximize returns rather than looking for investments that strictly fit within Google's strategic vision. Go to: http://www.google.com/ventures/

Investor Education

FINRA Investor Education Foundation - General Grant Program
Through its general grant program, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation funds research and/or educational projects that support its mission of providing underserved Americans with the knowledge, skills and tools necessary for financial success throughout life.

In 2009, the Foundation is especially interested in applications that focus on the following areas: using behavioral finance to improve saving and investing; meeting the financial and investor education needs of underserved audiences; creating new marketing and distribution channels for financial and investor education; and helping Americans manage their finances and investments in retirement. Additional funding priorities are specified in the Grant Guidelines.

The FINRA Foundation places high priority on reaching and engaging a well-defined target audience, and encourages collaboration and strategic partnerships that facilitate effective marketing and distribution efforts. Successful education projects will have measurable impact and reach large audiences in a cost-effective manner. Preference will be given to projects that can be replicated and sustained beyond the term of grant funding. For research projects, the Foundation is especially interested in work that has practical applications in the financial and investor education field. Organizations interested in applying for a grant should first review the Foundation’s Grant Guidelines to determine whether the organization and proposed project meet all eligibility requirements. Deadline: Project Concept form - 3 pages: May 6, 2009. Go to: http://www.finrafoundation.org/grants.asp

Science Education

National Science Foundation - Graduate STEM fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12)
This program (NSF 09-549) provides funding for graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines to bring their leading research practice and findings into K-12 learning settings. Through collaborations with other graduate fellows and faculty from STEM disciplines, teachers and students in K-12 environments, and community partners, graduate students can gain a deeper understanding of their own research and place it within a societal and global context.

The GK-12 program provides an opportunity for graduate students to acquire value-added skills, such as communicating STEM subjects to technical and non-technical audiences, leadership, team building, and teaching while enriching STEM learning and instruction in K-12 settings. This unique experience will add value to the training of U.S. graduate students and will energize and prepare the students for a broad range of STEM careers in a competitive globalized marketplace. Furthermore, the GK-12 program provides institutions of higher education with an opportunity to transform the conventional graduate education by infusing and sustaining GK-12 like activities in their graduate programs. Expected outcomes include:

1) For graduate fellows - Enhanced understanding of their own research subject area, and its societal and global contexts; improved communication skills of STEM subjects with technical and non-technical audiences, leadership, team building, and teaching capabilities.

2) For K-12 education - Professional development opportunities for teachers in both STEM content and pedagogy; and enhanced learning and STEM career interest for students.

3) For institutions of higher education - Transformation of graduate programs; strengthened and sustained partnerships with local school districts, industry, non-profit sector, etc.; and enhanced institutional impact of graduate education to society.

Deadlines: Letter of Intent: May 19, 2009; Full Proposal: June 29, 2009. Go to: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2009/nsf09549/nsf09549.htm?govDel=USNSF_25

Sport Fish and Wildlife

The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies & the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Multistate Conservation Grant Program
The Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies (Association) and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) work cooperatively together to manage the Multistate Conservation Grant Program (MSCGP). The USFWS ultimately awards and manages grants, however, the Association administers the grant application process, providing oversight, coordination, and guidance for the MSCGP as established by the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Programs Improvement Act of 2000). The MSCGP provides $6 million annually for sport fish and wildlife projects that benefit the state fish and wildlife agencies. State agencies and non-governmental organizations are eligible for grants. Projects must benefit sport fish, wild birds, and/or wild mammals; and must benefit at least 26 states, a majority of states in a USFWS region, or Regional Associations. Grants are awarded on a calendar-year basis for one, two or three years. Deadline: Letters of Intent: May 6, 2009. Go to: http://www.fishwildlife.org/multistate_grants.html

Community of Science Workshop on April 16 - Reminder to Register The FAU Division of Research and the S.E. Wimberly Library Information Literacy and Instructional Services Department are pleased to invite you to an upcoming Community of Science (COS) Workshop being held on the Boca Campus (Wimberly Library, Rm. 136) on Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Instructors: Dr. Darlene Parrish and Bruce Barron). To register on line, go to: http://www.fau.edu/research/osr/registration-cos.php

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Prior Opportunity Alerts

April 2009