OPPORTUNITY FUNDING ALERT

Student Funding Opportunities

Aging Research

Foundation for Health in Aging - T. Franklin Williams Scholars Award
The T. Franklin Williams Scholars Award is given to a junior faculty geriatrician (within four years of their first faculty appointment) who is conducting research in collaboration with a specialist of internal medicine on a specialty related health problem of older patients. The award is intended to support the academic career development of a promising geriatrics physician-scientist. The T. Franklin Williams Scholars Award is offered by the AGS Foundation for Health in Aging (FHA) in collaboration with the Association of Specialty Professors (ASP) and is supported by a generous grant from the Atlantic Philanthropies. The award provides $75,000 in project support over two years ($37,500/year) for a junior faculty member who is devoting 75% of his/her time to research. The award must be matched by support (either from the applicant's home institution or a grant-making agency) that provides for 75% protected time for research. Deadline: Jan. 8, 2010. Go to: http://www.healthinaging.org/franklin_Williams/index.asp

Biomedical Sciences

Burroughs Wellcome Fund - Grants Program
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund's overall grantmaking strategy is to support biomedical scientists at the beginning of their careers and to make grants in areas of science that are poised for significant advancement but currently undervalued and underfunded. Within this overall strategy, BWF makes grants within seven focus areas: Biomedical Sciences http://www.bwfund.org/page.php?mode=privateview&pageID=74, Infectious Disease http://www.bwfund.org/page.php?mode=privateview&pageID=75, Interfaces in Science http://www.bwfund.org/page.php?mode=privateview&pageID=76, Population and Laboratory Based Sciences http://www.bwfund.org/page.php?mode=privateview&pageID=77, Reproductive Sciences http://www.bwfund.org/pages/52/Grant-Programs/#anchor_1040, Science Education http://www.bwfund.org/page.php?mode=privateview&pageID=154, and Translational Research http://www.bwfund.org/page.php?mode=privateview&pageID=78. BWF has programs which support primary and secondary students http://www.bwfund.org/page.php?mode=privateview&pageID=52#anchor_1039, science and mathematics teachers, institutions http://www.bwfund.org/page.php?mode=privateview&pageID=52#anchor_1046, and academic scientists http://www.bwfund.org/page.php?mode=privateview&pageID=52#anchor_1040: postdoctoral-faculty bridging awards, and faculty awards. Go to: http://www.bwfund.org/page.php?mode=privateview&pageID=52&navID=90

Brain Research

Goldhirsch Foundation - Brain Tumor Research Awards Program
The Goldhirsh Foundation provides strategic investment in brain tumor research to accelerate progress toward more effective treatment for malignant diffuse glioma tumors. Applications are encouraged from investigators working in the continuum between basic research and clinical application, integrating and translating knowledge in various disciplines into meaningful progress for patients. Examples of funding areas include but are not limited to oncogenomics and proteomics, genetically engineered models, the discovery and testing of small molecule therapies, unusual drug delivery systems, or improved brain imaging techniques. Awards - 2-yr. project $40,000; 1-yr. project $10,000. Research projects at the interface of developmental biology and cancer along the stem cell to glial axis are eligible. Deadline: Jan. 7, 2010. Go to: http://www.goldhirshfoundation.org/application_information.htm.

Earth Sciences

National Science Foundation - Earth Sciences Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Division of Earth Sciences (EAR) awards Postdoctoral Fellowships to highly qualified investigators within 3 years of obtaining their PhD to carry out an integrated program of independent research and education (NSF 10-500). The research and education plans of each fellowship must address scientific questions within the scope of EAR disciplines. The program supports researchers for a period of up to 2 years with fellowships that can be taken to the institution or national facility of their choice. The program is intended to recognize beginning investigators of significant potential, and provide them with experience in research and education that will establish them in leadership positions in the Earth Sciences community. Because the fellowships are offered only to postdoctoral scientists early in their career, doctoral advisors are encouraged to discuss the availability of EAR fellowships with their graduate students early in their doctoral programs. Fellowships are awards to individuals, not institutions, and are administered by the Fellows. Deadline: July 1, 2010. Go to: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2010/nsf10500/nsf10500.htm?WT.mc_id=USNSF_25

Environmental Public Policy

Udall Foundation - Environmental Public Policy & Conflict Resolution Ph.D. Fellowship
The Udall Foundation awards two one-year fellowships of up to $24,000 to doctoral candidates whose research concerns U.S. environmental public policy and/or environmental conflict resolution and who are entering their final year of writing the dissertation. Dissertation Fellowships are intended to cover both academic and living expenses from July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011. Deadline; Feb. 24, 2010. Go to: http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/ECRFellowship/ECRFellowship.aspx

Environmental Science

Environmental Defense Fund - Climate Corps Fellowships
The Fund is looking for entrepreneurial change agents with excellent analysis and project management skills to join the 2010 class of Climate Corps fellows. Fellows work with their host company to identify, analyze or implement energy efficiency solutions and share those results with EDF in the form of a written report and financial model. The host companies or organizations can be of any size and can be located anywhere throughout the United States. EDF recruits host companies, trains the MBA fellows in energy efficiency, and provides support to the fellows throughout their summer internship. EDF's objective is to demonstrate that energy efficiency saves energy and saves companies money. EDF staff will follow-up with the host companies to find out whether identified measures are implemented and the resulting energy savings. EDF will aggregate these savings over time to give an overall picture of how much money companies can save with energy efficiency. The Fund works with Net Impact to recruit and interview qualified and interested MBAs to apply for the program and to facilitate the application, interview, and matching process. Some of the required and desired qualifications in applicants are: Required - Active Net Impact member; you can join online http://www.netimpact.org/join and scholarships are available; superior oral and written communication skills, including presentation skills; self-starter with strong project management experience; strong background in financial analysis and/or engineering; consulting, corporate advisory or large company experience; eligibility to work in the United States during the summer of 2010; resourceful work habits and ability to work independently and as a team player. Desired - MBA candidate (preferred); demonstrated experience working on energy efficiency, energy or sustainability projects or initiatives; familiarity with greenhouse gas management, climate change and energy issues a plus; experience in working with people from a broad range of backgrounds; environmental passion. Deadline: Jan. 7, 2010. Go to: http://www.edf.org/page.cfm?tagID=47043

Financial

Arizona State University - Business Journalism Fellowships
The Donald W. Reynolds National Center for Business Journalism at the Arizona State University in Phoenix, AZ, is offering fellowships worth $2,000 for four days of study in business journalism Jan. 5-8 in Phoenix. Fellowships cover training, lodging, materials and most meals. Fellows receive a $500 stipend to offset travel and other costs. The seminars will occur during Reynolds Business Journalism Week at Arizona State University's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. The journalists' "Strictly Financials" seminar http://www.businessjournalism.org/2009/SFFellows/index.cfm teaches the essentials of covering financials, from stock markets and bonds to financial statements and company research. The "Business Journalism Professors Seminar" http://www.businessjournalism.org/2009/BJFellows/index.cfm will cover the essentials of teaching a hands-on, university course in business journalism. Go to: http://www.businessjournalism.org/2010/JanuarySeminars/index.cfm

Homeland Security

Homeland Security - Research Business Opportunities
In an effort to provide greater transparency into the future technological needs of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, the FutureTECH Program has been created as a valuable resource for organizations to gain insight into areas where science and technology can have significant impact in the years to come. This program enables the Department Science and Technology Directorate to efficiently and cost-effectively leverage the resources, skills, experience and productivity of the private sector and other entities like the national laboratories and university community to develop technologies/capabilities in alignment with research/innovation focus areas articulated by the Department. These technologies/capabilities could ultimately be used by the Department, the first responder community, critical infrastructure/key resources (CIKR) owners/operators and other Department stakeholders. FutureTECH is an innovative private-public partnership that outlines focus areas for which current technology only exists at earlier stages on the technology readiness scale (TRL 1-6). Technologies developed in alignment to stated focus areas could lead to cost-effective and efficient product development (TRL 7-9) efforts when detailed operational requirements documents (ORDs) are available. Go to: http://www.dhs.gov/files/programs/gc_1242058794349.shtm. For other programs, go to: http://www.dhs.gov/files/grants/scitech.shtm

Humanities

National Endowment for the Humanities - Historical and Cultural Organizations: Implementation Grants
America's Historical and Cultural Organizations grants support projects in the humanities that explore stories, ideas, and beliefs that deepen our understanding of our lives and our world. The Division of Public Programs supports the development of humanities content and interactivity that excite, inform, and stir thoughtful reflection upon culture, identity, and history in creative and new ways. Grants for America's Historical and Cultural Organizations should encourage dialogue, discussion, and civic engagement, and they should foster learning among people of all ages.

The Division of Public Programs urges applicants to consider more than one format for presenting humanities ideas to the public. Implementation grants support the final preparation of a project for presentation to the public. Applicants must submit a full walkthrough for an exhibition, or a prototype or storyboard for a digital project that demonstrates a solid command of the humanities ideas and scholarship that relate to the subject. Applicants for implementation grants should have already done most of the planning for their projects, including the identification of the key humanities themes, relevant scholarship, and program formats. For exhibitions, implementation grants can support the final stages of design development, but these grants are primarily intended for installation. Preference will be given to projects that provide free online access to digital materials produced with grant funds.

Applicants are not required to obtain a planning grant before applying for an implementation grant. Applicants may not, however, submit multiple applications for the same project at the same deadline. New applications for projects that would use the same topics and formats from a current implementation project to reach new venues and audiences will not be accepted until the current project has been completed and an evaluation submitted. (The evaluation can be included with the new application.) Only one such application will be accepted for any given project. If an application for a project is already under review, another application for the same project cannot be accepted. Planning Grants are also available. Go to: http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/AHCO_ImplementationGuidelines.html

Library Services

Institute of Museum and Library Services - 2010 Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program
This program funds librarian education and training programs, but we do not provide direct scholarships. Individuals are not eligible applicants. The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) invites proposals from libraries, archives, and library agencies, associations, and consortia for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian grant program. Categories of funding for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian program are as follows: doctoral programs in library and information science; Master's programs in library and information science; research about library and information science as a profession, establishment of ongoing research capacity in graduate schools of library and information science, and research conducted by untenured, tenure-track faculty in graduate schools of library and information science in their field of research (Early Career Development program); pre-professional programs to interest future professionals in library and information science as a career; programs to build institutional capacity in graduate schools of library and information science by developing or enhancing programs; and continuing education for library and archives staff. Awards: $50,000 to $1 million. The grant period: up to three years, except for doctoral program projects, which may be up to four years. Deadline: Dec. 15, 2009. Go to: http://www.imls.gov/news/2009/092309.shtm

Native American Research

American Philosophical Society, Phillips Fund - Grant for Native American Research
The Phillips Fund of the American Philosophical Society provides grants for research in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and the history of studies of Native Americans, in the continental United States and Canada. Grants are not made for projects in archaeology, ethnography, psycholinguistics, or for the preparation of pedagogical materials. The committee distinguishes ethnohistory from contemporary ethnography as the study of cultures and culture change through time. The grants are intended for such costs as travel, tapes, films, and consultants' fees but not for the purchase of books or permanent equipment. Eligibility - The committee prefers to support the work of younger scholars who have received the doctorate. Applications are also accepted from graduate students for research on masters theses or doctoral dissertations. The committee sometimes approves two awards to the same person within a five-year period.

The average award is about $2,500; grants do not exceed $3,500. Grants are given for one year following the date of the award. Grants are taxable income, but the Society is not required to report payments. It is recommended that grant recipients discuss their reporting obligations with their tax advisors. Recipients of awards are expected to provide the American Philosophical Society Library with a brief formal report and copies of any tape recordings, transcriptions, microfilms, etc., acquired in the process of the grant-funded research. The materials will be made available to scholars using the Library's collections. Deadline: Mar.1, 2010. Go to: http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/phillips

Native American Student Funding

Morris K. Udall Foundation - Environment, Tribal Public Policy, Native Health Care Scholarship
In 2010, the Foundation expects to award 80 scholarships of up to $5000 and 50 honorable mentions of $350 to sophomore and junior level college students committed to careers related to the environment, tribal public policy, or Native American health care. Scholarships are offered in any of three categories: (1) To students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to the environment; or (2) To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to tribal public policy; or (3) To Native American and Alaska Native students who have demonstrated commitment to careers related to Native health care. The Udall Foundation seeks future leaders across a wide spectrum of environmental fields, including policy, engineering, science, education, urban planning and renewal, business, health, justice, and economics. The Udall Foundation seeks future Native American and Alaska Native leaders in Native American health care and tribal public policy. Tribal policy includes fields related to tribal sovereignty, tribal governance, tribal law, Native American education, Native American justice, natural resource management, cultural preservation and revitalization, Native American economic development, and other areas affecting Native American communities. Native American health care includes health care administration, social work, medicine, and research into health conditions affecting Native American communities.

Students are nominated by their college or university's faculty representative, who is the liaison between the institution and the Foundation. Each university may nominate up to six candidates for the Udall Scholarship. The Udall FacRep oversees the selection of the institution's nominees, helps nominees prepare for the competition, and submits the nomination materials to the Foundation so that they are received by March 2, 2010. Nomination Materials - The following items are required for each nominee: A completed, signed Udall Scholarship Application; An 800-word essay; a current official college transcript and transcripts for other colleges attended; three letters of recommendation. Deadline: Mar. 2, 2010. Receipt of Nomination: Go to: http://www.udall.gov/OurPrograms/MKUScholarship/MKUScholarship.aspx

NOAA Small Business Opportunities

U.S. Department of Commerce - SBIR Grants in Ecosystems, Climate, Weather and Water, Commerce & Transportation
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) invites proposals from U.S. small business firms for Phase I participation in the FY10 NOAA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program. Research topics include: Ecosystems, Climate, Weather and Water, and Commerce and Transportation. Responses will be due Jan 14. Phase I Awards will be limited to $95,000. More information regarding NOAA2010-1, the NOAA SBIR Presolicitation Announcement, is available at https://www.fbo.gov/spg/DOC/NOAA/CASC/NOAA2010-1/listing.

Solid Waste Management

Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management
The State University System of Florida's Hinkley Center for Solid and Hazardous Waste Management seeks research proposals from college and university researchers who wish to apply their expertise to solutions for Florida's solid waste management problems. The Center anticipates having approximately $500,000 available for sponsored research during FY 2010-2011. The availability of this funding is contingent upon an appropriation by the state. These funds will be available for continuation of existing projects and for initiating new projects. Deadlines: Pre-proposal: Dec. 4, 2009; Full proposal: April 16, 2010 (on invitation). Go to: http://www.hinkleycenter.org/2010RFP.pdf

Veterinary Medicine Scholarships

Pfizer Animal Health Scholarship Program
Pfizer is launching a major effort to address the issue of student debt and its impact on the future of the veterinary profession. Pfizer will provide approximately $600,000 to fund individual student scholarships of $2,500 to eligible 2nd and 3rd year students. In addition to traditional selection criteria (academic excellence and financial need), these scholarships will also focus on the sustainable needs of the profession (diversity and food animal medicine). Through the Pfizer Animal Health Scholarship Program, Pfizer and AVMF will identify outstanding veterinary students capable of addressing the diversity of our changing world and the health and research needs of our society. All 2nd and 3rd year veterinary students are encouraged to apply. Go to: http://www.avmf.org/index.php?submenu=Scholarships&src=gendocs&ref=Scholarships&category=WhatWeDo

Water

National Science Foundation, Division of Earth Sciences - Hydrologic Sciences
Hydrologic Sciences focuses on the flow of water and transport processes within streams, soils, and aquifers. Particular attention is given to spatial and temporal heterogeneity of fluxes and storages of water, particles, and chemicals coupling across interfaces with the landscape, microbial communities, and coastal environments, to upscaling and downscaling given these heterogeneities and interfaces and how these processes are altered by climate and land use changes. Studies may address aqueous geochemistry as well as physical, chemical, and biological processes within water bodies. These studies commonly involve expertise from many basic sciences and mathematics, and proposals often require joint review with related programs. NSF 09-538. Deadlines: Dec. 5, 2009; Jun. 1, 2010. Go to: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13684&org=NSF&sel_org=NSF&from=fund

Women in Sciences

National Science Foundation - ADVANCE

The goal of the ADVANCE (Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers) program (NSF 09-504), is to develop systemic approaches to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers, thereby contributing to the development of a more diverse science and engineering workforce. Creative strategies to realize this goal are sought from women and men. Members of underrepresented minority groups and individuals with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. Deadline: Nov. 12, 2009. Go to: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5383&WT.mc_id=USNSF_39

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Prior Opportunity Alerts

October 2009