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Funding News June 2006


June 2006
25 NEW ITEMS
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Featured this month ... Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships, Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society: Grants-in-Aid of Research, Smithsonian Institution: Center for Tropical Forest Science Research Grants Program, Colorado State University College of Engineering: Louis Stokes Colorado - Alliance for Minority Participation and more

Sponsorship opportunities are now available on GrantsNet and GrantsNet Express. Please contact Kathleen Clark for more information.

New Faculty-Postdoc-Graduate Programs

July 2006

Ranbaxy Science Foundation: Ranbaxy Research Awards

Irvington Institute for Immunological Research: Senior Level Postdoctoral Grant

Irvington Institute for Immunological Research: The Irvington Institute for Immunological Research and The Dana Foundation

Irvington Institute for Immunological Research: Irvington Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships in Immunology

Smithsonian Institution: Center for Tropical Forest Science Research Grants Program

September 2006

Tilker Medical Research Foundation: Outstanding Investigator Award

Tilker Medical Research Foundation: Seed Funding Award

Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition: AGA Fellowship/Faculty Transition Awards

Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition: AGA Research Scholar Awards

Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition: AGA/R. Robert & Sally D. Funderburg Research Scholar Award in Gastric Biology related to Cancer

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Clinical Fellowships

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Harry Shwachman Clinical Investigator Award

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Leroy Matthews Physician/Scientist Award

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Pilot and Feasibility Awards

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships

October 2006

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society: Grants-in-Aid of Research

January 2007

Sigma Delta Epsilon Graduate Women in Science: Eloise Gerry Fellowships

Sigma Delta Epsilon Graduate Women in Science: Nell I.Mondy Fellowship

Sigma Delta Epsilon Graduate Women in Science: SDE Fellowships

Sigma Delta Epsilon Graduate Women in Science: Vessa Notchev Fellowships

Open Deadline

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Student Traineeships

Colorado State University College of Engineering: Louis Stokes Colorado - Alliance for Minority Participation ation

Undergraduate Programs

July 2006

Entomological Foundation: Undergraduate Scholarships

February 2006

American Society of Naval Engineers: ASNE Scholarship Program

April 2006

Kansas State University: Brainstorming and Barnstorming

Other Funding News Features

Highlights this month from Science Careers' Academic Career Center


'P' Is for Petroleum
Grant Doctor
The American Chemical Society has narrowed the scope of the half-billion-dollar Petroleum Research Fund. Also: Funding for science curriculum development.


Northern Exposure
Beryl Lieff Benderly
At the University of Ottawa, postdocs are getting the recognition they deserve thanks to several measures, including renaming of the graduate faculty the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies.

New Faculty-Postdoc-Graduate Programs

Ranbaxy Science Foundation: Ranbaxy Research Awards


The sponsored work of Indian Scientists, both in India and abroad, together with their biodata, research achievements, awards received in the past, and papers published may be forwarded (in 12 bound sets) to the Ranbaxy Science Foundation. One award for basic research in medical sciences. One award for medical research in medical sciences. One award for clinical research in medical sciences. One award in pharmaceutical sciences.
Deadline: July 1, 2006

Irvington Institute for Immunological Research: Senior Level Postdoctoral Grant

Senior Level Postdoctoral Grant is an extension of professional training for a scientist who at the time of funding has already demonstrated outstanding postdoctoral achievements and clear potential to become an independent scientist. This new grant enables experienced and successful postdoctoral scientists to broaden their scientific background and research capabilities while completing important, ongoing projects that require longer than 3 years. Deadline: July 11, 2006

Irvington Institute for Immunological Research: The Irvington Institute for Immunological Research and The Dana Foundation

The Irvington Institute for Immunological Research and The Dana Foundation are pleased to announce a new postdoctoral program for investigators who are pursuing research in human immunology. Through this program, we hope to encourage investigators who, by conducting patient-oriented research, will contribute to significant improvement in the care and control of immune-related disorders, thereby enhancing the quality of patient health. This collaboration addresses a growing need for investigators focusing on human immunological disease states.

Purpose: The purpose of this timely initiative is to fund and support institutions to train individuals who can bring new, challenging, and untested ideas into the scientific arena for the exploration of the human immune system. Our goal in the long term is to make a direct and lasting impact on the options and quality of care received by patients suffering from immune-related disorders. Deadline: July 11, 2006

Irvington Institute for Immunological Research: Irvington Institute Postdoctoral Fellowships in Immunology

The Junior Level Fellowships are opened to MDs, Ph.D.s and MD/Ph.D.s who wish to conduct basic research under the supervision of a senior investigator in a laboratory or university in the United States. Please note: Grants are contingent upon confirmed visa status. Deadline: July 11, 2006

Smithsonian Institution: Center for Tropical Forest Science Research Grants Program

The Research Grants Program of the Center for Tropical Forest Science (CTFS) of the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute is intended to provide opportunities for senior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to support research associated with the CTFS network of Forest Dynamics Plots. Anyone working directly in a Forest Dynamics Plot (FDP), analyzing data from a plot, or generating complementary data that strengthens FDP research programs is eligible to apply. Projects can be field-oriented, laboratory-based, or analytical, and scientifically, basic or applied in nature. Deadline: July 28, 2006

Tilker Medical Research Foundation: Outstanding Investigator Award


Accepting applications for its first series of grant awards. With the goal of accelerating the discovery of new treatments and cures for neurodegenerative diseases, the Foundation offers the Outstanding Investigator Award, which is an international grant to support groundbreaking work by outstanding researchers.
Deadline: September 1, 2006

Tilker Medical Research Foundation: Seed Funding Award


Accepting applications for its first series of grant awards. With the goal of accelerating the discovery of new treatments and cures for neurodegenerative diseases, the Foundation offers the Seed Funding Award, which promotes innovative research by junior investigators at U.S. institutions.
Deadline: September 1, 2006

Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition: AGA Fellowship/Faculty Transition Awards


To prepare physicians for independent research careers in digestive diseases. The award provides salary support for additional full-time research training in basic science to acquire modern laboratory skills. The additional two years of research training provided by this award should broaden and expand the scope of investigative tools available to the recipient, generally in basic disciplines such as cell or molecular biology or immunology.
Deadline: September 5, 2006

Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition: AGA Research Scholar Awards


The overall objective is to enable young physicians to develop independent and productive research careers in digestive diseases by ensuring that a major proportion of their time is protected for research.
Deadline: September 5, 2006

Foundation for Digestive Health and Nutrition: AGA/R. Robert & Sally D. Funderburg Research Scholar Award in Gastric Biology related to Cancer

To support an active, established investigator in the field of gastric biology who enhances the fundamental understanding of gastric cancer pathobiology in order to ultimately develop a cure for the disease.

Deadline: September 5, 2006

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Clinical Fellowships


The intent of this award is to encourage specialized training early in a physician's career and to prepare candidates for careers in academic medicine. Training must take place in one of the CF Foundation care centers and must encompass diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, comprehensive care, and CF-related research.
Deadline: September 6, 2006

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Harry Shwachman Clinical Investigator Award


This 3-year award provides the opportunity for clinically trained physicians to develop into independent biomedical research investigators who are actively involved in CF-related areas.
Deadline: September 6, 2006

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Leroy Matthews Physician/Scientist Award


This award will provide up to 6 years of support for outstanding, newly trained pediatricians and internists (MDs and MD/Ph.D.s) to complete subspecialty training, develop into independent investigators, and initiate a research program.
Deadline: September 6, 2006

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Pilot and Feasibility Awards


These grants are for developing and testing new hypotheses and/or new methods, and to support promising new investigators as they establish themselves in research areas relevant to CF. Proposed work must be hypothesis driven and must reflect innovative approaches to critical questions in CF research. The award is not meant to support continuation of programs begun under other granting mechanisms.
Deadline: September 6, 2006

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Postdoctoral Research Fellowships


These awards are offered to MDs, Ph.D.s, and MD/Ph.D.s interested in conducting basic or clinical research related to CF.
Deadline: September 6, 2006

Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society: Grants-in-Aid of Research

The Sigma Xi, Grants-in-Aid of Research fund offers small research grants for direct costs of scientific research projects for college students only (salaries and stipends are excluded). Sigma Xi has a long-standing commitment to providing young scientists with "seed money" for research projects in all fields of the sciences and engineering. Today, Sigma Xi grant awards range from under $100 to $1000, with some special funds permitting larger grants.

Sigma Xi funds are open to applicants who are themselves active (dues-paying) Sigma Xi members or whose faculty advisors are active members. Sigma Xi funds cover all fields of science, including the social sciences, and make up approximately 75% of Grants-in-Aid of Research funds.

Active membership in Sigma Xi is not a requirement to apply for National Academy of Science (NAS) Grants-in-Aid of Research funds administered by Sigma Xi. These funds cover all fields of science, excluding social sciences. NAS funds make up approximately 25% of Grants-in-Aid of Research awards.

Please visit our Web site for the most current information and applications available. We now use a Web-based format and ask that individuals submit their applications via our interactive, on-line forms. Our deadlines are March 15 and October 15 annually. Students applying from countries outside of North America are exempt from any Sigma Xi membership requirements.

Deadline: October 15, 2006

Sigma Delta Epsilon Graduate Women in Science: Eloise Gerry Fellowships


The Eloise Gerry Fellowships are for research in all the natural sciences, including physical, environmental, mathematical, computer, life sciences, anthropology, psychology, and statistics.
Deadline: January 15, 2007

Sigma Delta Epsilon Graduate Women in Science: Nell I.Mondy Fellowship


The Nell I. Mondy Fellowship awards are for research in all the natural sciences, including physical, environmental, mathematical, computer, life sciences, anthropology, psychology, and statistics, with preference given to applications in the areas of food science, nutrition, and toxicology.
Deadline: January 15, 2007

Sigma Delta Epsilon Graduate Women in Science: SDE Fellowships


The SDE Fellowships are for research in all the natural sciences, including physical, environmental, mathematical, computer, life sciences, anthropology, psychology, and statistics.
Deadline: January 15, 2007

Sigma Delta Epsilon Graduate Women in Science: Vessa Notchev Fellowships


These awards are for research in all the natural sciences, including physical, environmental, mathematical, computer, life sciences, anthropology, psychology, and statistics.
Deadline: January 15, 2007

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: Student Traineeships


Student traineeships are offered to introduce students to research related to CF. Applicants must be students in or about to enter a doctoral program (MD, Ph.D., or MD/Ph.D.). Senior-level undergraduates planning to pursue graduate training may also apply. Each applicant must work with a faculty sponsor on a research project related to CF.
Deadline: None

Colorado State University College of Engineering: Louis Stokes Colorado - Alliance for Minority Participation


At Colorado State University, we have a great "LSAMPBridge to the Doctorate" opportunity that pays well ($30K for stipend and $10.5K for tuition).
Deadline: None

Undergraduate Programs

Entomological Foundation: Undergraduate Scholarships


Annually, BioQuip Products, a major supplier of entomology equipment, sponsors a scholarship, and The Entomological Foundation sponsors three undergraduate scholarships to undergraduate students. The scholarships are designed to encourage student interest in entomology.
Deadline: July 1, 2006

American Society of Naval Engineers: ASNE Scholarship Program


The American Society of Naval Engineers (ASNE) sponsors a scholarship program to encourage college students to enter the field of naval engineering. The program also provides support to naval engineers seeking advanced education in the field. The programs of study which apply to the diverse field of naval engineering are naval architecture, marine, mechanical, civil, aeronautical, ocean, electrical, and electronic engineering, and the physical sciences. Other programs leading to careers with both military and civilian organizations requiring these educational backgrounds are also included. Naval engineering encompasses the design, construction, and repair of ships and their installed systems and equipment, as well as research, logistics support, and the management of acquisition and maintenance. Currently 1-year scholarship awards are $2500 for undergraduate students and $3500 for graduate students. It is further anticipated that the number and size of scholarships will grow in direct proportion to the support the program receives from our members and friends. The award may be used for payment of tuition, fees, and expenses. Selection criteria will be based on the candidate's academic record, work history, professional promise and interest in naval engineering, extra-curricular activities, and recommendations of college faculty, employers, and others. Financial need may also be considered.
Deadline: February 15, 2007

Kansas State University: Brainstorming and Barnstorming


The mathematics department at Kansas State University will run an exciting NSF sponsored REU site over the summers of 2005, 2006, and 2007. The intellectual portion of the program will have several components. The main component of the program will be student research. The highlight of the social portion of this program will be flight instruction.
Deadline: April 15, 2007

Deadline Watch

Faculty-Postdoc-Graduate Deadline Watch

Eppendorf & Science Prize Selection Committee: The Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology Deadline: June 15, 2006

Indo-US Science Technology Forum: Call For Workshop Proposals Deadline: June 15, 2006

Muscular Dystrophy Association: MDA Research Grant Deadline: June 15, 2006

Muscular Dystrophy Association: MDA Research Development Grant Deadline: June 15, 2006


US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Consequences of Global Change For Air Quality
Deadline: June 20, 2006


American Astronomical Society: International Travel Grant
Deadline: June 23, 2006


Horses and Humans Foundation: Horses and Humans Grant for Equine-Assisted Activities
Deadline: June 30, 2006


National Institutes of Health/NIH: Supplements to Promote Reentry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers
Deadline: July 09, 2006


American Heart Association - Pacific Mountain Affiliate: Pacific Mountain Predoctoral Fellowship
Deadline: July 12, 2006


American Heart Association - Pacific Mountain Affiliate: Pacific Mountain Postdoctoral Fellowship
Deadline: July 12, 2006


American Heart Association - Pacific Mountain Affiliate: Pacific Mountain Grant-in-Aid
Deadline: July 12, 2006


American Heart Association - Pacific Mountain Affiliate: Pacific Mountain Beginning Grant-in-Aid
Deadline: July 12, 2006


American Heart Association - Heartland Affiliate: Heartland Affiliate - Predoctoral Fellowship
Deadline: July 12, 2006


American Heart Association - Heartland Affiliate: Heartland Affiliate - Postdoctoral Fellowship
Deadline: July 12, 2006


American Heart Association - Heartland Affiliate: Heartland Affiliate - Grant-in-Aid
Deadline: July 12, 2006


American Heart Association - Heartland Affiliate: Heartland Affiliate - Beginning Grant-in-Aid
Deadline: July 12, 2006


American Heart Association - Greater Midwest Affiliate: Greater Midwest Affiliate - Scientist Development Grant
Deadline: July 12, 2006


American Heart Association - Greater Midwest Affiliate: Greater Midwest Affiliate - Predoctoral Fellowship
Deadline: July 12, 2006


American Heart Association - Greater Midwest Affiliate: Greater Midwest Affiliate - Postdoctoral Fellowship
Deadline: July 12, 2006


American Heart Association - Greater Midwest Affiliate: Greater Midwest Affiliate - Grant-in-Aid
Deadline: July 12, 2006


Helen Hay Whitney Foundation: Research Fellowships
Deadline: July 15, 2006

Undergraduate Deadline Watch


Biomedical Engineering Society: Undergraduate Student Awards
Deadline: June 01, 2006

American Ground Water Trust: Scholarship Opportunities Deadline: June 01, 2006


Mathematical Association of America: Frank and Brennie Morgan Prize for Outstanding Research in Mathematics by an Undergraduate Student
Deadline: June 30, 2006

Previous Funding News Issues


May 2006: Christopher Reeve Foundation: Individual Research Grants
April 2006: Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Inc.: Mesothelioma Research Grants
March 2006: The Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program: The 2006 Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program
February 2006: The Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program: The 2006 Canon National Parks Science Scholars Program
January 2006: American Physical Society: M. Hildred Blewett Scholarship
December 2005: United Negro College Fund: UNCF-Merck Graduate Science Research Dissertation Fellowships & other stories
November 2005: American Federation for Aging Research: AFAR Medical Student Summer Research Training in Aging Program
October 2005: Wellcome Trust: Intermediate Clinical Fellowship & other stories
September 2005: American Cancer Society: International Fellowships for Beginning Investigators (ACSBI)& other stories
August 2005: American Philosophical Society: Franklin Research Grants & other stories
July 2005: American College of Rheumatology: Paula de Merieux Rheumatology Fellowship Award & other stories
June 2005: US Department of Defense: DoD Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Exploration - Hypothesis Development Awards & other stories
May 2005: American Heart Association: AHA-Established Investigator Award & other stories
April 2005: Alberta Ingenuity Fund: New Faculty Grant & other stories
March 2005: American Philosophical Society : Judson Daland Prize for Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Investigation & other stories
February 2005: Chemical Heritage Foundation: Roy G. Neville Fellowship & other stories
January 2005: American Lung Association: Lung Cancer Discovery Award & other stories
December 2004: American Society for Microbiology: ASM Congressional Science Fellowship & other stories
November 2004: US Department of Defense programs & other stories
October 2004: American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: ERT Faculty Development Award & other stories
September 2004: National Hemophilia Foundation: Career Development Award & other stories
August 2004: American Institute of Physics: Grants-in-Aid for History of Modern Physics and Allied Fields & other stories
July 2004: National Science Foundation: EHR-HRD-Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation & other stories
June 2004: American Dental Association: Minority Dental Student Scholarship Program & other stories

José Fernández is GrantsNet’s Program Associate.


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