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Program Number: 84412
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Sponsor: Banfield Charitable Trust
Title: Grants Program
Contact:
Tel: 866-802-0566
Email: Charitabletrust@banfield.net
Full Program: http://www.banfieldcharitabletrust.net/guidelines.html
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is offering grants to organizations that make life better for pets and their families. Special consideration will be given to collaborative projects with pet-related organizations, veterinary education programs and Banfield hospitals working together toward a shared goal.
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Program Number: 75823
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Sponsor: American Association of Anatomists
Title: Student/Postdoctoral Fellow Education Research Poster Award
Contact:
Tel: 301-634-7910
Email: exec@anatomy.org
Website: http://www.anatomy.org/Awards-Grants/student_young_faculty.htm
Full Program: http://www.anatomy.org/Files/public/STA_app_2007.pdf
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
Deadline Note:
The deadline to submit an abstract to the sponsor's annual meeting is November 8, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to encourage participation in the sponsor's annual meeting at Experimental Biology (EB). Eligible applicants must be members of the sponsor's organization (2007 dues paid by abstract submission deadline), and must be first or last author and presenter at the sponsor's EB 2007 conference.
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Program Number: 71974
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Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/DHHS
Title: Public Health Conference Support Grant Program
Contact: Sharon Robertson, Grants Management Specialist
Tel: 770-488-2748
Email: SRobertson1@cdc.gov
Full Program: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/05031-A2.htm
Deadlines: 11/9/2006,12/11/2006,2/2/2007,3/5/2007
Deadline Note:
The sponsor requests, but does not require, submission of a letter of intent for this program.
For Cycle A, the letter of intent is due by November 9, 2006. The application deadline is December 11, 2006.
For Cycle B, the letter of intent is due by February 2, 2007. The application deadline is March 5, 2007.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides partial support for specific non-federal conferences in the areas of health promotion and disease prevention information and education programs, and applied research.
Measurable outcomes of the conferences supported under this program announcement should be in alignment with one or more of the following goals and/or performance measures:
National Center of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) -- Priority 1: Develop and implement comprehensive research-to-practice initiatives that promote early identification, referral, and intervention for prioritized health conditions; Priority 2: Identify major new factors leading to healthy birth outcomes; Priority 3: Conduct research on the natural history of secondary conditions throughout the lifespan to identify promising interventions; Priority 4: Develop and implement a comprehensive research-to-practice initiative designed to promote preconception care services; and Priority 5: Promote evidence-based strategies for optimal child development.
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) -- Goal 1: Increase early detection of breast and cervical cancer by building nationwide programs in breast and cervical cancer prevention, especially among high-risk, underserved women; Goal 2: Expand community-based breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to low income, medically underserved women. For women diagnosed with cancer or pre-cancer, ensure access to treatment services; Goal 3: Reduce cigarette smoking among youth; Goal 4: Support prevention research to develop sustainable and transferable community-based behavioral interventions; Goal 5: Increase the capacity of state cardiovascular health programs to address prevention of cardiovascular disease at the community level; Goal 6: Reduce death and disability due to heart disease and stroke and eliminate disparities; Goal 7: Increase the capacity of state diabetes control programs to address the prevention of diabetes and its complications at the community level; Goal 8: Improve the quality of state-based cancer registries; Goal 9: Help states monitor the prevalence of major behavioral risks associated with premature morbidity and mortality in adults to improve the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and disease prevention programs; and Goal 10: Decrease levels of obesity, or reduce the rate of growth of obesity, in communities through nutrition and physical interventions.
National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) -- Goal 1: Determine human health effects associated with environmental exposures; Goal 2: Prevent or reduce illnesses, injury, and death related to environmental risk factors; Goal 3: Build and enhance effective partnerships to improve environmental health capacity; and Goal 4: Promote effective and efficient NCEH management.
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) -- Goal 1: Reduce the risk of youth violence; Goal 2: Reduce violence against women; Goal 3: Enhance the capacity of states to implement effective rape prevention and education programs; Goal 4: Reduce the number and severity of head injuries in CDC funded projects by increasing bicycle helmet use;
Goal 5: Improve the timelines and quality of data used to determine the medical and social impact of traumatic brain injury; Goal 6: Reduce the incidence of residential fire-related injuries and deaths by increasing functional smoke alarms on every habitable floor; Goal 7: Increase external input on the research priorities, policies, and procedures related to the extramural research supported by CDC; Goal 8: Provide online access to injury prevention data; and Goal 9: Improve the uniformity, quality, and accessibility of emergency department data for public health surveillance in several states; ultimately developing the capacity to improve data in all states through development of guidelines, recommendations, or technical assistance.
National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM) -- Goal 1. Ensure that CDC has the necessary data about its customers to develop health marketing and communication interventions products, and programs that address customers' health information needs; Goal 2. Ensure that CDC employs innovative and rigorous strategies for reaching its customers based on health marketing and communication research; Goal 3. Provide value-added health marketing and communication support to ensure that the best available health information is rapidly and reliably disseminated and adopted as effective practice and policy; Goal 4. Ensure efficient, integrated use of CDC functions that contribute to the creation, delivery, and communication of health information and products, with a focus on those that eliminate health disparities; Goal 5. Ensure that CDC's customers have effective, real-time access to needed health and safety information through appropriate health information dissemination channels; Goal 6. Produce science-based health messages that are accessible, understandable, and relevant to intended audiences by incorporating health literacy, cultural communication, and language factors; Goal 7. Facilitate two-way communication and engagement with CDC and its traditional and emerging partners, including national and international public heath system partners, public sector partners, and private sector partners; Goal 8. Enhance the capacity of CDC and its national and international partners to rapidly and accurately communicate critical information about infectious, occupational, environmental, and terrorist threats; monitor the health of communities; and assist in the detection of emerging public health problems; Goal 9. Promote and facilitate health marketing and communication efforts to measure progress toward agency goals and evaluate the impact of agency programs; and Goal 10. Ensure the development of public health marketing and communication professionals and researchers via CDC-supported training programs.
Office of the Chief of Public Health Practice (OCPHP) -- Public Health Law Program: Goal 1: Develop the legal preparedness of the public health system to address terrorism and other national public health priorities;
Goal 2: Improve the understanding and use of law as a public health tool; and Goal 3: Establish robust partnerships to join public health practitioners with partners in key law-related sectors, such as elected officials and the legal and law enforcement communities.
Office of Global Health (OGH) -- Goal 1: To strengthen global capacity to detect, investigate, and monitor disease and injury, as well as their causes, and to respond appropriately to problems as they are identified;
Goal 2: To work with countries to establish and maintain effective public health systems, including trained workforces, and collection and use of essential information for effective public health policies and programs; Goal 3: To collaborate with countries and other international partners in developing, implementing, and evaluating prevention and control strategies to address important public health problems; Goal 4: To assist countries and other global partners to conduct applied research that will provide new information needed to improve the effectiveness of global public health policies and programs; and Goal 5: To promote the free flow of accurate technical information on global health problems and to share lessons learned in their control and prevention.
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Program Number: 64994
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Sponsor: American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS)
Title: Minimally Invasive Surgical Research Grant
Contact:
Tel: 301-610-2000
Email: ACVS@acvs.org
Full Program: http://www.acvs.org/ACVSFoundation/ResearchGrants/index.cfm
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor awards grants of up to $15,000 for small 'stand alone' projects and pilot studies to target larger granting agencies for clinically oriented projects to evaluate minimally invasive approaches, techniques and technologies.
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Program Number: 64993
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Sponsor: American College of Veterinary Surgeons (ACVS)
Title: Diplomate Clinical Research Grants
Contact:
Tel: 301-610-2000
Email: ACVS@acvs.org
Full Program: http://www.acvs.org/ACVSFoundation/ResearchGrants/index.cfm
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
Grants of up to $10,000 are awarded for 'stand alone' projects and pilot studies to target larger granting agencies to address clinically-oriented surgical problems. Only ACVS Diplomates are eligible to apply as principal investigators.
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Program Number: 58603
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Sponsor: National Research Council
Title: Research Associateship Programs--U.S. Army Natick Soldier Center-U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command
Contact: Associateship Programs
Tel: 202-334-2760
Email: rap@nas.edu
Full Program: http://www4.nationalacademies.org/pga/rap.nsf/frmLabInfoSearchResults?ReadForm&39~NSC
Deadlines: 2/1/2006,5/1/2006,8/1/2006,11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides opportunities to outstanding scientists and engineers at recent postdoctoral and experienced senior levels for tenure as guest researchers at participating laboratories. Awardees must hold the PhD, ScD, or other earned research doctoral degree recognized in US academic circles as equivalent to the PhD. An annual stipend is awarded.
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Program Number: 58545
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Sponsor: National Research Council
Title: Research Associateship Programs--National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Contact:
Tel: 202-334-2760
Email: rap@nas.edu
Full Program: http://www4.nationalacademies.org/PGA/rap.nsf/vwLabInformation/18D986B935A0B277852567B000519D39?OpenDocument&26~NOAA
Deadlines: 2/1/2006,5/1/2006,8/1/2006,11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to outstanding scientists and engineers at recent postdoctoral and experienced senior levels for tenure as guest researchers. Awardees must hold the PhD, ScD, or other earned research doctoral degree. An annual stipend is awarded.
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Program Number: 36516
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Sponsor: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Title: Science for Peace Research and Development Project Grants
Contact: Public Diplomacy Division
Tel:
Email: sfp.applications@hq.nato.int
Website: http://www.nato.int
Full Program: http://www.nato.int/science/support/sfp/sfp-nfa.htm
Deadlines: 7/1/2006,11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications may be submitted at any time, but deadlines for submission of applications in 2006 have been set as follows: 1 December 2005 : 1 March 2006 : 1 July 2006 : 1 November 2006 .
SYNOPSIS:
These grants offer support for applied research and development projects in Partner and Mediterranean Dialogue countries, to cover project-related costs such as scientific equipment, computers, software, and training of project personnel. Only projects in the security-related Priority Research Topics will be supported. Projects may be a maximum of three years' duration and those involving more than one Partner or Mediterranean Dialogue (MD) country will be encouraged
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Program Number: 26180
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Sponsor: Johnson (Robert Wood) Foundation
Title: Substance Abuse Policy Research Program
Contact:
Tel: 336-286-4548
Email: saprp@leaders.ccl.org
Website: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19686
Full Program: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19686
Deadlines: 11/14/2006,5/8/2007
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for policy studies relating to alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. This round of funding will support grants of under $100,000 and larger grants of between $100,000 and $400,000. SAPRP will also provide funding of up to $30,000 to support timesensitive
policy analyses that will advance knowledge on key issues of substance abuse policy (alcohol, tobacco and other drugs).
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Program Number: 25269
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Sponsor: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Title: Security Through Science Programme - Expert Visits
Contact: Public Diplomacy Division
Tel: 32-2-707-4111
Website: http://www.nato.int
Full Program: http://www.nato.int/science/support/ev/ev-nfa.htm
Deadlines: 7/1/2006,11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications may be submitted at any time, although deadlines for submission of applications for support have been set as follows:
1 December 2005 : 1 March 2006 : 1 July 2006 : 1 November 2006. The first three deadlines above refer to applications for support in 2006, while the deadline of 1 November 2006 refers to applications for support in 2007.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports high level specialists from NATO, partner countries or Mediterranean Dialogue countries who wish to benefit from one another's expertise. The awards are available for expert visits in any priority research topics in the areas of Defence Against Terrorism or Countering Other Threats to Security Visit. Visits may range from a few days duration to a maximum of one month.
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Program Number: 18573
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Sponsor: Dodge (Geraldine R.) Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: David Grant, Executive Director
Tel: 973-540-8442
Email: info@grdodge.org
Full Program: http://www.grdodge.org/applicationguidelines.htm
Deadlines: 1/20/2006,3/1/2006,5/1/2006,6/1/2006,11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
New applicants should submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a proposal. Letters of inquiry may be submitted throughout the year, but must be received at least two weeks prior to the corresponding proposal submission deadline. New Jersey Animal Assistance Program requests are due by January 20, 2006. Proposals for Arts are due by March 1, 2006. Morris County Local Projects are due by May 1, 2006. Applications for Environmental grants are due June 1, 2006. Education project proposals are due by November 1, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants to tax-exempt organizations in the following major issues areas: education, arts, Morris County local projects, welfare of animals, and the environment. Support is focused primarily in New Jersey, however, may be national in scope.
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Program Number: 08464
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Sponsor: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Title: Security Through Science Programme - Advanced Research Workshops (ARWs)
Contact: Public Diplomacy Division
Tel: 32 2 707 4111
Website: http://www.nato.int
Full Program: http://www.nato.int/science/support/arw/arw-nfa.htm
Deadlines: 7/1/2006,11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications may be submitted at any time, although deadlines for submission of applications for support have been set as follows to coincide with meetings of the Advisory Panels. 1 December 2005 : 1 March 2006 : 1 July 2006: 1 November 2006. The first three deadlines above refer to applications for support in 2006, while the deadline of 1 November 2006 refers to applications for support in 2007.
SYNOPSIS:
The purpose of an advanced research workshop is to contribute to the critical assessment of existing knowledge on new and important topics, to identify directions for future research, and to promote close working relationships between scientists from different countries and with different professional experience. Funding amounts vary dependent on the size and duration of the workshop.
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Program Number: 08309
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Sponsor: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Title: Security Through Science Programme - Collaborative Linkage Grants
Contact:
Tel: 32 2 707 4111
Website: http://www.nato.int
Full Program: http://www.nato.int/science/support/clg/clg-nfa.htm
Deadlines: 7/1/2006,11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications may be submitted at any time, although deadlines for submission of applications for support have been set as follows:
1 December 2005 : 1 March 2006 : 1 July 2006 ; 1 November 2006. The first three deadlines above refer to applications for support in 2006, while the deadline of 1 November 2006 refers to applications for support in 2007.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers assistance to members of research teams in universities or research institutions in countries of the Euro-Atlantic Partnership Council, to collaborate on research projects. The collaboration must be between scientists in NATO countries and those of Partner or Mediterranean Dialogue countries. Support offered differs, depending on the scope of the project and may be offered for up to two years.
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Program Number: 04255
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Sponsor: Rockefeller Archive Center
Title: Grants-in-Aid for Research at the Rockefeller Archive Center
Contact: Grants Program Administrator
Tel:
Email: archive@rockefeller.edu
Full Program: http://archive.rockefeller.edu/grants/generalgia.php
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
Deadline Note:
Mailed applications must be postmarked by November 15. Applications submitted via e-mail attachment must be submitted prior to midnight Eastern Standard Time November 15.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers grants to promote and support research in the Rockefeller Archive Center. These grants may be used towards round-trip travel to the Center, for temporary lodging in the area, and for related research expenses.
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Program Number: 00996
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Sponsor: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
Title: Security Through Science Programme - Advanced Study Institutes (ASI's)
Contact: Public Diplomacy Division
Tel: 32 2 707 4111
Website: http://www.nato.int
Full Program: http://www.nato.int/science/support/asi/asi-nfa.htm
Deadlines: 7/1/2006,11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications may be submitted at any time, although deadlines for submission of applications for support have been set as follows to coincide with meetings of the Advisory Panels: 1 December 2005 : 1 March 2006 : 1 July 2006 : 1 November 2006. The first three deadlines above refer to applications for support in 2006, while the deadline of 1 November 2006 refers to applications for support in 2007.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports high level teaching activities where a carefully defined subject, systematically presented, is treated in depth by lecturers of international standing, and new advances in a subject, not taught elsewhere, are reported in tutorial form. ASI's should be co-directed by a scientist from both a NATO country and a partner country of the EAPC or a country of the Mediterranean Dialogue.
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Program Number: 89886
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Sponsor: Harvard University
Title: Safra Foundation Center for Ethics--Graduate Fellowships in Ethics
Contact: Director of Graduate Fellowships
Tel: 617-495-1336
Email: ethics@harvard.edu
Full Program: http://www.ethics.harvard.edu/fellowships_graduate.php
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The fellowships support outstanding Harvard-enrolled graduate students who are writing dissertations or engaged in major research on topics in practical ethics, especially ethical issues in business, education, government, law, and medicine.
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Program Number: 89596
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Sponsor: Directorate for Education and Human Resources/NSF
Title: Discovery Research K-12 (DR-K12)
Contact: Michael R. Haney, Lead Program Director
Tel: 703-292-5102
Email: mhaney@nsf.gov
Full Program: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06593/nsf06593.htm
Deadlines: 11/1/2006,11/15/2006,12/1/2006,3/9/2007,3/28/2007,5/8/2007
Deadline Note:
Letters of Intent are due November 1, 2006 for all Exploratory Projects. Preliminary Proposals are due November 15, 2006 for Full Scale Projects and December 1, 2006 Conferences related to Components A, B, and C. Full proposals are due: March 9, 2007--Component A: Applied Research (Exploratory and Full-Scale); March 20, 2006--Component B: Development of Resources and Tools (Exploratory and Full-Scale); March 28, 2007 Component C: Capacity Building (Exploratory and Full-Scale); and May 8, 2007--Conferences Related to A, B, and C.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding for research, development, and evaluation activities through knowledge generation and application to improve K-12 learning and teaching. The program addresses this mission by funding activities in three major areas: Applied Research supporting three categories of projects: Evaluative Studies of NSF-Funded Resources and Tools, Studies of Student Learning Progressions, and Studies of Teachers and Teaching; Development of Resources and Tools supporting two categories of projects: Assessment of Students' and Teachers' Learning and Instruction of K-12 Students and Teachers; Capacity Building supporting two categories of projects: STEM Systems Research and STEM Education Research Scholars. In addition to these three areas, conferences related to the mission of the program are also supported.
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Program Number: 89533
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Sponsor: Leslie (Fannie and Alan) Center for the Humanities
Title: Fellowships for Faculty
Contact: Administrator
Tel: 603-646-0896
Email: lhc@dartmouth.edu
Website: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~lhc/fellowships.html
Full Program: http://www.dartmouth.edu/~lhc/fellowship_faculty.pdf
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers two annual fellowships of $500 each to Dartmouth faculty to seed distinguished research or creative projects with a significant humanities component.
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Program Number: 89367
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Sponsor: American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, Inc.
Title: Peggy Nowell, R.N. Travel Grant
Contact:
Tel: 715-845-9283
Email: information@aslms.org
Website: http://www.aslms.org/forms/travel_grant_form.html
Full Program: http://www.aslms.org/grants/peggynowell.html
Deadlines: 11/6/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides financial assistance to a member and/or non-member to attend and present an abstract in the nursing/allied health session at the ASLMS Annual Meeting.
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Program Number: 89242
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Sponsor: American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Title: NCAA Research Award
Contact:
Tel: 847-292-4900
Email: bart@aossm.org
Full Program: http://www.sportsmed.org/research/grantapps.asp
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
This award is given to the best paper submitted that pertains to the health, safety, and well-being of Collegiate student-athletes.
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Program Number: 88610
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Sponsor: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration/Department of Commerce
Title: Administration of NOAA's Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Contact: Chantell Haskins
Tel: 301-713-9437 x-125
Email: Chantell.Haskins@noaa.gov
Website: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=10042&mode=VIEW
Full Program: http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/06-5225.htm
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The purpose of this document is to advise the public that NOAA's Office of Education (OEd), Educational Partnership Program is announcing the availability of Federal assistance for a not-for-profit organization to administer its Undergraduate Scholarship Program. The goal of the Undergraduate Scholarship Program is to increase the number of students who undertake course work and graduate with degrees in the targeted areas integral to NOAA's mission. This program targets students who have completed their sophomore year; attend Minority Serving Institutions; major in mathematics, science, or engineering; and have recently declared, or about to declare a major in atmospheric, oceanic, remote sensing technology, or environmental science disciplines.
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Program Number: 86318
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Sponsor: ShopKo Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: John Vigeland, Director of Corporate Communications
Tel: 920-429-4132
Email: shopkocharities@shopko.com
Full Program: http://www.shopko.com/corporate/community/foundation/index.jsp
Deadlines: 2/1/2006,5/1/2006,8/1/2006,11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to improve the quality of life in the communities they serve.
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Program Number: 85227
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Sponsor: Directorate for Engineering/NSF
Title: Active Nanostructures and Nanosystems (ANN)
Contact: Kevin W. Lyons, Program Director
Tel: 703-292-5365
Email: klyons@nsf.gov
Full Program: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06595/nsf06595.htm
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding for collaborative research and education in the area of active nanostructures and nanosystems, and on the long-term social change associated with these innovations. Approximately $29 million is available to fund sixty awards.
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Program Number: 84629
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Sponsor: Knowles (Janet H. and Harry) Foundation
Title: Young Scholars Research Fellowship Program
Contact: Nicole Gillespie
Tel: 856-608-0001
Email: ngillespie@kstf.org
Full Program: http://www.kstf.org/research_fellowships/rf_application_info.php
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor seeks to support early career scholars engaged in critical research in science and mathematics education. Three two-year fellowships will be made for $110,000 each.
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Program Number: 83566
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Sponsor: Nordson Corporation Foundation
Title: Grants Program--Ohio
Contact: Kathy Ladiner, Program Assistant
Tel: 440-892-1580
Email: kladiner@nordson.com
Full Program: http://www.nordson.com/Corporate/Community/Foundation
Deadlines: 5/15/2006,8/15/2006,11/15/2006,2/15/2007
Deadline Note:
Applications in Ohio must apply by February 15, May 15, August 15 and November 15.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor makes grants to tax-exempt organizations in the fields of education, human welfare, arts and culture, and civic.
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Program Number: 83378
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Sponsor: Reynolds and Reynolds Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: Alice Davisson
Tel: 937-485-8138
Email: alice_davisson@reyrey.com
Website: http://www.reyrey.com/our_company/profile/in_the_community/company_foundation.asp
Full Program: http://www.reyrey.com/our_company/profile/in_the_community/comm-grantgl.asp
Deadlines: 2/15/2006,5/17/2006,8/16/2006,11/14/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants to tax-exempt organizations in the fields of education; cultural arts; and community betterment.
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Program Number: 82182
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Sponsor: American Academy of Neurology
Title: sanofi-aventis Minority Scholars Program
Contact: Rachel King
Tel: 651-695-2806
Email: rking@aan.com
Full Program: http://www.aan.com/professionals/awards/scientific/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.info&id=25
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The Minority Scholars Program was established to promote diversity in the field of neurology. The program provides minority medical students the opportunity to learn more about careers in neurology and neuroscience.
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Program Number: 82161
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Sponsor: Community Foundation of Greater Lorain County
Title: African American Community Fund
Contact:
Tel: 440-277-0142
Email: info@peoplewhocare.org
Full Program: http://www.peoplewhocare.org/images/aacf_Grant_Application1.pdf
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants to promote and support the development of social, economic, educational, and health initiatives in the African American community.
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Program Number: 80826
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Sponsor: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Title: Merck/AAAS Undergraduate Science Research Program
Contact:
Tel: 202-326-6670
Email: merck@aaas.org
Website: http://nt1-ehrweb.aaas.org/merck/PDFs/USPR_2007_Web_Packet.pdf
Full Program: http://nt1-ehrweb.aaas.org/merck/
Deadlines: 11/3/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers support to public and private, primarily undergraduate, colleges and universities to enhance undergraduate science education in the areas of biology and chemistry and, in particular, to encourage programs that foster understanding of the interrelationship of these sciences. Awards of up to $60,000 over three years will be made to encourage students to pursue graduate education in biology and chemistry.
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Program Number: 75823
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Sponsor: American Association of Anatomists
Title: Student/Postdoctoral Fellow Education Research Poster Award
Contact:
Tel: 301-634-7910
Email: exec@anatomy.org
Website: http://www.anatomy.org/Awards-Grants/student_young_faculty.htm
Full Program: http://www.anatomy.org/Files/public/STA_app_2007.pdf
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
Deadline Note:
The deadline to submit an abstract to the sponsor's annual meeting is November 8, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to encourage participation in the sponsor's annual meeting at Experimental Biology (EB). Eligible applicants must be members of the sponsor's organization (2007 dues paid by abstract submission deadline), and must be first or last author and presenter at the sponsor's EB 2007 conference.
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Program Number: 75510
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Sponsor: Rockefeller Archive Center
Title: Scholar-in-Residence Program
Contact: Grant Program Administrator
Tel:
Email: archive@rockefeller.edu
Full Program: http://archive.rockefeller.edu/grants/scholarinresidence.php
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
Deadline Note:
Mailed applications must be postmarked by November 15. Applications submitted via e-mail attachment must be submitted prior to midnight Eastern Standard Time November 15.
SYNOPSIS:
The scholar-in-residence program aims to promote and support research in the collections housed at the Rockefeller Archive Center. Each resident scholar receives a stipend of $5,000 per month for up to nine months of study and research.
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Program Number: 75485
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Sponsor: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Title: Institutional Research Training Grant
Contact:
Tel: 517-485-5484
Email: saem@saem.org
Full Program: http://www.saem.org/awards/03resegrnt.htm
Deadlines: 11/3/2006
SYNOPSIS:
This grant provides financial support of $75,000 per year for two years for an academic emergency medicine program to train a research fellow. The sponsoring program must demonstrate an excellent research training environment with a qualified mentor and specific area of research emphasis. The training for the fellow may include a formal research education program or advanced degree. It is expected that the fellow who is selected by the applying program will dedicate full time effort to research, and will complete a research project. The goal of this grant is to help establish a departmental culture in emergency medicine programs that will continue to support advanced research training for emergency medicine residency graduates.
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Program Number: 73689
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Sponsor: Air and Waste Management Association
Title: Lyman A. Ripperton Award
Contact: Stephanie Glyptis, Director
Tel: 412-232-3444 x3117
Email: sglyptis@awma.org
Full Program: http://www.awma.org/about/awards/images/2006-2007%20HA%20nom%20pkg.doc
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
An award is given for distinguished achievement as an educator in some field of air pollution control. It is awarded to an individual, who by precept and example, has inspired students to achieve excellence in all their professional and social endeavors. It recognizes the abilities that only a few in the education profession possess -- to be able to teach with rigor, humor, humility, and pride.
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Program Number: 72018
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Sponsor: Association of Perioperative Registered Nurses
Title: Research Grants
Contact: Leslie Durgin
Tel: 800-755-2676 x230
Website: http://www.aorn.org/research/pdf/Researchgrant.pdf
Full Program: http://www.aorn.org/research/grantguidelines.htm
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for research conducted by nurses interested in developing their expertise as they progress through professional nursing educational programs and obtain research experience. Applicants must be members of the sponsor's organization.
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Program Number: 71977
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Sponsor: SUPERVALU Foundation
Title: Contribution Program
Contact: Terry Polk
Tel: 952-828-4829
Email: terry.a.polk@supervalu.com
Full Program: http://www.supervalu.com/sv-webapp/community/guidelines.jsp
Deadlines: 2/15/2006,5/15/2006,8/15/2006,11/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to local programs that address community needs, are measurable and are serving communities where the sponsor or one of its companies has a significant presence.
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Program Number: 71974
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Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/DHHS
Title: Public Health Conference Support Grant Program
Contact: Sharon Robertson, Grants Management Specialist
Tel: 770-488-2748
Email: SRobertson1@cdc.gov
Full Program: http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/05031-A2.htm
Deadlines: 11/9/2006,12/11/2006,2/2/2007,3/5/2007
Deadline Note:
The sponsor requests, but does not require, submission of a letter of intent for this program.
For Cycle A, the letter of intent is due by November 9, 2006. The application deadline is December 11, 2006.
For Cycle B, the letter of intent is due by February 2, 2007. The application deadline is March 5, 2007.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides partial support for specific non-federal conferences in the areas of health promotion and disease prevention information and education programs, and applied research.
Measurable outcomes of the conferences supported under this program announcement should be in alignment with one or more of the following goals and/or performance measures:
National Center of Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD) -- Priority 1: Develop and implement comprehensive research-to-practice initiatives that promote early identification, referral, and intervention for prioritized health conditions; Priority 2: Identify major new factors leading to healthy birth outcomes; Priority 3: Conduct research on the natural history of secondary conditions throughout the lifespan to identify promising interventions; Priority 4: Develop and implement a comprehensive research-to-practice initiative designed to promote preconception care services; and Priority 5: Promote evidence-based strategies for optimal child development.
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) -- Goal 1: Increase early detection of breast and cervical cancer by building nationwide programs in breast and cervical cancer prevention, especially among high-risk, underserved women; Goal 2: Expand community-based breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services to low income, medically underserved women. For women diagnosed with cancer or pre-cancer, ensure access to treatment services; Goal 3: Reduce cigarette smoking among youth; Goal 4: Support prevention research to develop sustainable and transferable community-based behavioral interventions; Goal 5: Increase the capacity of state cardiovascular health programs to address prevention of cardiovascular disease at the community level; Goal 6: Reduce death and disability due to heart disease and stroke and eliminate disparities; Goal 7: Increase the capacity of state diabetes control programs to address the prevention of diabetes and its complications at the community level; Goal 8: Improve the quality of state-based cancer registries; Goal 9: Help states monitor the prevalence of major behavioral risks associated with premature morbidity and mortality in adults to improve the planning, implementation, and evaluation of health promotion and disease prevention programs; and Goal 10: Decrease levels of obesity, or reduce the rate of growth of obesity, in communities through nutrition and physical interventions.
National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH) -- Goal 1: Determine human health effects associated with environmental exposures; Goal 2: Prevent or reduce illnesses, injury, and death related to environmental risk factors; Goal 3: Build and enhance effective partnerships to improve environmental health capacity; and Goal 4: Promote effective and efficient NCEH management.
National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) -- Goal 1: Reduce the risk of youth violence; Goal 2: Reduce violence against women; Goal 3: Enhance the capacity of states to implement effective rape prevention and education programs; Goal 4: Reduce the number and severity of head injuries in CDC funded projects by increasing bicycle helmet use;
Goal 5: Improve the timelines and quality of data used to determine the medical and social impact of traumatic brain injury; Goal 6: Reduce the incidence of residential fire-related injuries and deaths by increasing functional smoke alarms on every habitable floor; Goal 7: Increase external input on the research priorities, policies, and procedures related to the extramural research supported by CDC; Goal 8: Provide online access to injury prevention data; and Goal 9: Improve the uniformity, quality, and accessibility of emergency department data for public health surveillance in several states; ultimately developing the capacity to improve data in all states through development of guidelines, recommendations, or technical assistance.
National Center for Health Marketing (NCHM) -- Goal 1. Ensure that CDC has the necessary data about its customers to develop health marketing and communication interventions products, and programs that address customers' health information needs; Goal 2. Ensure that CDC employs innovative and rigorous strategies for reaching its customers based on health marketing and communication research; Goal 3. Provide value-added health marketing and communication support to ensure that the best available health information is rapidly and reliably disseminated and adopted as effective practice and policy; Goal 4. Ensure efficient, integrated use of CDC functions that contribute to the creation, delivery, and communication of health information and products, with a focus on those that eliminate health disparities; Goal 5. Ensure that CDC's customers have effective, real-time access to needed health and safety information through appropriate health information dissemination channels; Goal 6. Produce science-based health messages that are accessible, understandable, and relevant to intended audiences by incorporating health literacy, cultural communication, and language factors; Goal 7. Facilitate two-way communication and engagement with CDC and its traditional and emerging partners, including national and international public heath system partners, public sector partners, and private sector partners; Goal 8. Enhance the capacity of CDC and its national and international partners to rapidly and accurately communicate critical information about infectious, occupational, environmental, and terrorist threats; monitor the health of communities; and assist in the detection of emerging public health problems; Goal 9. Promote and facilitate health marketing and communication efforts to measure progress toward agency goals and evaluate the impact of agency programs; and Goal 10. Ensure the development of public health marketing and communication professionals and researchers via CDC-supported training programs.
Office of the Chief of Public Health Practice (OCPHP) -- Public Health Law Program: Goal 1: Develop the legal preparedness of the public health system to address terrorism and other national public health priorities;
Goal 2: Improve the understanding and use of law as a public health tool; and Goal 3: Establish robust partnerships to join public health practitioners with partners in key law-related sectors, such as elected officials and the legal and law enforcement communities.
Office of Global Health (OGH) -- Goal 1: To strengthen global capacity to detect, investigate, and monitor disease and injury, as well as their causes, and to respond appropriately to problems as they are identified;
Goal 2: To work with countries to establish and maintain effective public health systems, including trained workforces, and collection and use of essential information for effective public health policies and programs; Goal 3: To collaborate with countries and other international partners in developing, implementing, and evaluating prevention and control strategies to address important public health problems; Goal 4: To assist countries and other global partners to conduct applied research that will provide new information needed to improve the effectiveness of global public health policies and programs; and Goal 5: To promote the free flow of accurate technical information on global health problems and to share lessons learned in their control and prevention.
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Program Number: 71671
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Sponsor: Foundation for Child Development
Title: Changing Faces of America's Children Young Scholars Program
Contact:
Tel: 212-213-8337
Email: nac@fcd-us.org
Full Program: http://www.fcd-us.org/ourwork/y-how.html
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides approximately three to four fellowships of up to $150,000 each over a maximum period of three-years to study issues affecting the development of young immigrant children in the United States.
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Program Number: 71222
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Sponsor: American Association of Nurse Anesthetists
Title: General Research Grant
Contact: Davonna Thomas
Tel: 847-655-1171
Email: Dthomas@aana.com
Full Program: http://www.aana.com/uploadedFiles/Professional_Development/AANA_Foundation/Applications/crna_res_grants050205.pdf
Deadlines: 11/15/2006,4/15/2007
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to CRNAs who seek funding to conduct proposed research related to anesthesia.
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Program Number: 70940
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Sponsor: Silicon Valley Association of REALTORS Charitable Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: Sarah Kishler
Tel: 408-200-0112
Email: skishler@silvar.org
Full Program: http://www.silvar.org/Contents/ASP/common.asp?id=35&Link=Link35
Deadlines: 2/15/2006,5/15/2006,8/15/2006,11/15/2006
Deadline Note:
The sponsor's Trustees meet quarterly (March, June, September, December) to evaluate applications. Applications must be received by the deadlines dates in order to be considered at the respective quarterly meeting.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for projects that help create more productive and enriched communities.
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Program Number: 70927
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Sponsor: Society of Teachers of Family Medicine
Title: Research Paper Award
Contact: Kay Frank
Tel: 800-274-2237, x5402
Email: kfrank@stfm.org
Full Program: http://www.stfm.org/awards/research.html
Deadlines: 11/10/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The award recognizes the best research paper published by an member of the sponsor's organization in a peer-reviewed journal during the selected year.
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Program Number: 70446
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Sponsor: Baylor University
Title: Robert Foster Cherry Award for Great Teaching
Contact:
Tel: 254-710-2923
Full Program: http://www.baylor.edu/cherry_awards/
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides an award designed to honor great teachers, to stimulate discussion in the academy about the value of teaching, and to encourage departments and institutions to value their own great teachers. The winner of the award will receive a prize of $205,000 and will teach in residence at Baylor University during the 2008 fall or 2009 spring semester; travel expenses and a furnished apartment will be provided.
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Program Number: 70413
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Sponsor: Center for the Humanities at Wesleyan University
Title: Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship
Contact: Professor Jill Morawski, Director
Tel:
Full Program: http://www.wesleyan.edu/chum/mellon.html
Deadlines: 11/2/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor awards a fellowship to provide scholars who have lately completed their Ph.D.'s with free time to further their own work in a cross-disciplinary setting, and to associate them with a distinguished faculty. One Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow and possibly two Fellows will be appointed to the Wesleyan University Center for the Humanities for the whole academic year, 2007-2008, and will be awarded a stipend of $45,000.
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Program Number: 70109
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Sponsor: Medical Library Association
Title: Donald A.B. Lindberg Research Fellowship
Contact:
Tel: 312-419-9094, x28
Email: mlapd2@mlahq.org
Website: http://www.mlanet.org/pdf/grants/lindberg_submission_20060711.pdf
Full Program: http://www.mlanet.org/awards/grants/lindberg.html
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for individuals whose research will extend the underlying knowledge base of health sciences information management or enhance the practice of the information professions, particularly health sciences librarianship. Fellows must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence at the time of appointment. The award is not restricted to disbursement in a single year and funding may be disbursed over a period of up to five years depending on the needs of the research fellow.
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Program Number: 70016
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Sponsor: Saint Luke's Foundation of Cleveland
Title: Grants Program
Contact: Leah Gary
Tel: 216-431-8010
Email: lgary@saintlukesfoundation.org
Full Program: http://www.saintlukesfoundation.org/guidelines4.asp
Deadlines: 11/1/2006,2/1/2007,5/1/2007,8/1/2007
Deadline Note:
Applicants must submit a letter of intent by one of the following deadlines: November 1, 2006; February 1, 2007; May 1, 2007; and August 1, 2007. The sponsor will invite selected applicants to submit a full proposal. If invited, deadlines for full proposals are January 2, 2007; March 30, 2007; June 29, 2007; and October 1, 2007.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor seeks to provide leadership and support for the improvement and transformation of the health and well being of individuals, families and communities of Greater Cleveland.
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Program Number: 69979
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Sponsor: KnowledgeWorks Foundation
Title: OhioCAN Grants Program--Start-Up Grants
Contact: Mayme Patthoff, Associate Director
Tel: 216-241-6133
Email: patthoffm@ohiocan.org
Full Program: http://www.ohiocan.org/OCAN/ItemPage.aspx?groupid=3&id=89
Deadlines: 2/1/2006,5/1/2006,8/1/2006,11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants of up to $30,000 a year for two years to nonprofit organizations to support new college access programs.
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Program Number: 69718
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Sponsor: Gold (Arnold P.) Foundation for Humanism in Medicine
Title: Grants Program
Contact: Ann Bruder, Director of Programs
Tel: 201-567-7999
Email: abruder@gold-foundation.org
Full Program: http://humanism-in-medicine.org/cgi-bin/htmlos.cgi/01579.1.5021509067320735682
Deadlines: 5/13/2006,8/12/2006,11/4/2006
Deadline Note:
All applicants must submit a letter of inquiry. Letters of inquiry are accepted at any time. Selected applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal. Deadlines for full proposals are May 13, August 12, or November 4.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides financial support to programs and projects which encourage more compassionate and relationship-centered healthcare.
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Program Number: 69447
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Sponsor: Donnelley (R.R.) and Sons Company Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact:
Tel: 312-326-8175
Email: communityrelations@rrd.com
Full Program: http://www.rrdonnelley.com/wwwRRD/AboutUs/Community/ApplyGrant.asp
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
Proposals are accepted between January 1 and November 1 every year.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants to organizations serving the communities in which the sponsor has operations.
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Program Number: 69343
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Sponsor: Alliant Energy
Title: Community Grants Program
Contact: Tim Heinrich, Executive Director
Tel: 605-458-4483
Email: foundation@alliantenergy.com
Full Program: http://www.alliantenergy.com/docs/groups/public/documents/pub/p012195.pdf
Deadlines: 11/1/2006,2/1/2007,5/1/2007,8/1/2007
Deadline Note:
Proposal letters are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year, but are considered only in the next grantmaking cycle. The deadlines for proposal letters are November 1, February 1, May 1 and August 1.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor seeks to improve the quality of life in the communities it serves by supporting programs in the areas of: human needs; education; culture and art; civic; and environment.
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Program Number: 68813
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Sponsor: Limited Brands
Title: Grants Program
Contact:
Tel: 614-415-6400
Email: GetInvolved@Limitedbrands.com
Full Program: http://www.limitedbrands.com/social_responsibility/community/support.jsp
Deadlines: 11/1/2006,3/1/2007,7/1/2007
Deadline Note:
Grant applications must be received by November 1 for Cycle A; March 1 for Cycle B; or July 1 for Cycle C.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides monetary and in-kind support to 501(c)(3) organizations that fit within the sponsor's philanthropic focus. Priority is given to projects that: have a Limited Brands Associate involved as a board member, committee member, long-time volunteer or active partner; meet identified needs in the community; come from organizations that exhibit strong fiscal management and board commitment; encourage and explore community partnerships and leverage additional support; and provide opportunities for possible involvement of our associates.
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Program Number: 68713
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Sponsor: Woods (Tiger) Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact:
Tel: 714-816-1806
Full Program: http://www.twfound.org/grants/default.sps?itype=7609
Deadlines: 11/1/2006,2/1/2007,5/1/2007,8/1/2007
Deadline Note:
There are four grant cycles per year, and grants are awarded every quarter. If an applicant submits a grant application after one cycle has closed, the application will be considered during the next cycle.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor focuses on providing opportunities to children who are underserved, in the areas of: education; and youth development.
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Program Number: 68665
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Sponsor: Stocker Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: Melanie R. Wilson, Grants and Office Manager
Tel: 440-246-5719
Email: mwilson@stockerfoundation.org
Full Program: http://www.stockerfoundation.org/apply.html
Deadlines: 3/3/2006,6/30/2006,11/3/2006
Deadline Note:
Any organization that has not previously submitted a proposal to the sponsor, has received a declination in the past year, or has not yet received IRS tax-exemption status, must first submit a letter of inquiry to the sponsor a minimum of six weeks before the submission deadline. Lettrs of inquiry are due March 3, 2006; June 30, 2006; and November 3, 2006. Full proposals are due April 15, 2006; August 15, 2006; and December 15, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides financial assistance to tax-exempt organizations for programs in the fields of: arts and culture; community needs; education; health; social services; and women's issues. The sponsor's grantmaking is restricted by geography. Currently eligible are the communities located in Lorain County, Ohio; Pima County, Arizona; San Fransisco County, California; Bernalillo and Dona Ana Counties, New Mexico; and King County, Washington.
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Program Number: 68662
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Sponsor: Deluxe Corporate Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: Pamela G. Bridger
Tel: 651-787-5124
Email: Pam.Bridger@deluxe.com
Full Program: http://www.deluxe.com/dlxab/deluxe-foundation-guidelines.jsp
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
Grant proposals are accepted from February 1 through November 1 each year.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor makes contributions to tax-exempt organizations that serve communities where Deluxe facilities are located. The sponsor partners with nonprofit organizations to strengthen the lives of people and communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. Facility locations are: Flagstaff, Phoenix, Arizona; Antelope Valley, Chatsworth, and Santa Fe Springs, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Lithia Springs, Georgia; Chicago, Crystal Lake, Illinois; Kansas City, Kansas; Groton, Sudbury, Townsend, Massachusetts; Arden Hills, Shoreview, Minnesota; Maryville, Missouri; Mountain Lakes, Thorofare, New Jersey; Syracuse, New York; Greensboro, North Carolina; Streetsboro, Ohio; Landsdale, North Wales, Pennsylvania; Dallas, Texas; and Salt Lake City, Utah.
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Program Number: 68657
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Sponsor: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Title: Scholarly Sabbatical Grant
Contact:
Tel: 517-485-5484
Email: saem@saem.org
Full Program: http://www.saem.org/awards/sabbatic.htm
Deadlines: 11/3/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers a sabbatical grant to provide the opportunity for an individual to learn unique research or educational methods or procedures which require day-to-day, in-depth training under the direct supervision of a knowledgeable mentor. The award will provide up to $60,000 annually.
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Program Number: 68575
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Sponsor: Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice
Title: Margot Karle Scholarship
Contact:
Tel: 212-529-8021
Email: info@astraea.org
Website: http://www.astraea.org
Full Program: http://astraeafoundation.org/Pdf/0607MKS.doc
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers scholarships to full-time, female undergraduate students attending a City University of New York (CUNY) school who have demonstrated both financial need and a high degree of community involvement in working for social, economic, political and environmental justice.
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Program Number: 68571
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Sponsor: Stranahan Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: Pam Roberts, Grants Manager
Tel: 419-882-5575
Email: proberts@stranahanfoundation.org
Full Program: http://stranahanfoundation.org/procedures.php
Deadlines: 3/1/2006,7/1/2006,11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor seeks to improve the quality of people´s lives through supporting organizatons that give people the tools to become educated, healthy, self-reliant and contributing members of society.
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Program Number: 68485
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Sponsor: Reuter Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: Bob Reuter
Tel: 216-961-1141
Email: mail@ReuterFdn.org
Full Program: http://www.reuterfdn.org/apply.htm
Deadlines: 5/15/2006,6/15/2006,7/15/2006,8/15/2006,9/15/2006,10/15/2006,11/15/2006,12/15/2006,1/15/2007,2/15/2007,3/15/2007,4/15/2007
Deadline Note:
The sponsor suggests submitting a letter of inquiry prior to a full proposal. If the sponsor is interested, the applicant may submit a full proposal. Requests are evaluated every month. Requests received by the 15th of the month, will be evaluated by the 30th of the following month.
SYNOPSIS:
The majority of the sponsor's grants are made for social services to help the needy, homeless and disadvantaged in the Cleveland, Ohio and Collin County, Texas areas.
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Program Number: 68121
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Sponsor: Carver (Roy J.) Charitable Trust
Title: Grants Program
Contact: L. Beth Mumey, Secretary
Tel: 563-263-4010
Email: bmumey@carvertrust.org
Full Program: http://www.carvertrust.org/index.php?page=53
Deadlines: 8/15/2006,11/15/2006,2/15/2007,5/15/2007
Deadline Note:
Applicants should first submit a letter of inquiry. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time. If invited, full proposals will be due on the 15th of November, February, May and August.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor awards grants to tax-exempt organizations located in, and for projects to be conducted within, the state of Iowa and portions of Illinois, as well as to other organizations in which Mr. Carver had an interest during his lifetime. Generally speaking, the sponsor supports biomedical and scientific research, scholarships, and programs addressing the educational and recreational needs of youth.
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Program Number: 67977
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Sponsor: Princeton University
Title: Visiting Professors of Journalism
Contact:
Tel: 609-258-4717
Email: humcounc@princeton.edu
Full Program: http://www.princeton.edu/~humcounc/professors_of_journalism.shtml
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for twelve-week journalism professorships at Princeton University. The stipend for writers in residence will be $64,000 for one semester (September to December or February to May). The salary for commuting appointments will be $25,600.
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Program Number: 67946
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Sponsor: GAR Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact:
Tel: 330-643-0201
Email: GAR@bdblaw.com
Full Program: http://www.garfdn.org/Guidelines.htm
Deadlines: 5/1/2006,8/1/2006,11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor's charitable priorities include education, the arts, social services, and activities that are judged for the general good of the community. Ordinarily, the sponsor considers applications only from organizations in Summit County, Ohio, or adjoining counties (Cuyahoga, Medina, Portage, Stark and Wayne); priority is given to requests from Summit County organizations. .
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Program Number: 67645
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Sponsor: Armstrong (Ethel Louise) Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: Deborah Lewis, Executive Director
Tel: 626-398-8840
Email: executivedirector@ela.org
Full Program: http://www.ela.org/grants/grants.html
Deadlines: 11/1/2006,5/1/2007
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to programs of nonprofit organizations that are led by or support adults with disabilities. The sponsor funds programs in the areas of education, advocacy, and the arts.
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Program Number: 66444
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Sponsor: National Academic Advising Association
Title: Research Grants
Contact: Joshua Smith
Tel: 785-532-5717
Email: jss2@iupui.edu
Full Program: http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Clearinghouse/Research_Related/Grant-Guidelines.htm
Deadlines: 11/1/2006,3/15/2007
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for proposals contributing to the field of advising-related research. Practicing professionals (administrators and faculty) as well as graduate students seeking support for dissertation research are eligible. Grant awards can be up to $5,000.
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Program Number: 66367
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Sponsor: Foundation for Independent Higher Education
Title: FIHE/UPS National Venture Fund
Contact:
Tel: 202-367-0333
Email: mgilliard@fihe.org
Website: http://www.fihe.org/NVF%20Cover%20Sheet%20%2007.doc
Full Program: http://www.fihe.org/programs/ups/national_venture_fund/nvf.htm
Deadlines: 9/1/2006,11/1/2006,4/12/2007
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants for the enrichment of educational opportunities for students and the creation of efficiencies in the management and delivery systems of higher education, typically through institutional collaborations and uses of technology.
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Program Number: 65733
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Sponsor: Columbus Foundation
Title: Competitive Grants
Contact:
Tel: 614-251-4000
Email: tcfinfo@columbusfoundation.org
Full Program: http://www.columbusfoundation.org/GD/_gd_templates/pages/gdPageSecondary.aspx?page=131
Deadlines: 4/7/2006,7/7/2006,9/8/2006,11/3/2006
Deadline Note:
Each program area has an individual deadline date: Health -- April 7, 2006; Social Services -- July 7, 2006; Urban Affairs -- September 8, 2006; Advancing Philanthropy and Arts and Conservation -- November 3, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
Grants are made to tax exempt organizations in the fields of conservation, education, health, social services, urban affairs, and advancing philanthropy.
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Program Number: 64625
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Sponsor: Educause
Title: Jane N. Ryland Fellowship Program
Contact:
Tel: 202-872-4200
Email: info@educause.edu
Full Program: http://www.educause.edu/content.asp?PAGE_ID=796&bhcp=1
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides fellowships for information technology professionals to attend EDUCAUSE events, thus helping to build future leaders.
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Program Number: 63521
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Sponsor: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Title: Medtronic Physio-Control Fellowship in Emergency Medical Services
Contact:
Tel: 517-485-5484
Email: saem@saem.org
Full Program: http://www.saem.org/awards/03ems.htm
Deadlines: 11/3/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor awards a fellowship for a qualified emergency physician to acquire important skills and begin to develop expertise as part of an academic career with a focus in emergency medical services. It provides $60,000 for a one year fellowship for emergency medicine residency graduates at an SAEM approved fellowship training site.
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Program Number: 63518
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Sponsor: Society for Academic Emergency Medicine
Title: Research Training Grant
Contact:
Tel: 517-485-5484
Email: saem@saem.org
Full Program: http://www.saem.org/awards/research.htm
Deadlines: 11/3/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to support emergency physicians for two years of concentrated training in research methods and concepts. The sponsor makes available $150,000 over a two year period as support for the research trainee.
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Program Number: 63229
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Sponsor: Braitmayer Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: Sabina Taj, Advisor
Tel: 410-730-3723
Full Program: http://www.braitmayerfoundation.org/guid.htm
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
Deadline Note:
For the fall grant cycle, applications must be received by November 15, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for organizations and programs from across the United States which enhance the education of K-12 children. The sponsor also provides support for activities for the Marion, Massachusetts area and surrounding communities.
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Program Number: 62947
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Sponsor: Lalor Foundation
Title: Anna Lalor Burdick Program
Contact: Pamela Labonte Maksy, Foundation Administrator
Tel: 617-426-7080 x314
Email: pmaksy@grantsmanagement.com
Full Program: http://www.lalorfound.org/albguidelines.html
Deadlines: 5/15/2006,11/15/2006
Deadline Note:
Organizations are asked to begin the application process by submitting a concept paper. The sponsor's trustees meet twice a year, in June and December. Proposals are not normally considered out of cycle. The respective deadlines for the receipt of concept papers are May 15 and November 15, or in the case of holidays or weekends, on the next business day. Applicants whose concept papers have been approved by the trustees will be invited to submit full proposal narratives.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor seeks to educate young women about human reproduction in order to broaden and enhance their options in life. Grants range from $10,000 to $50,000.
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Program Number: 62076
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Sponsor: Archaeological Institute of America
Title: Archaeology of Portugal Award
Contact: Becky Donahue, Fellowship Coordinator
Tel: 617-353-8705
Email: rdonahue@aia.bu.edu
Website: http://www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php?page=10007
Full Program: http://www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php?page=10350
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides awards typically in the amount of $4,000 to support projects pertaining to the archaeology of Portugal. Portuguese, American, and other international scholars are invited to apply.
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Program Number: 61268
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Sponsor: Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Title: Academic Excellence Grant Program
Contact:
Tel: 650-960-1300
Email: edu_website_contact@sun.com
Full Program: http://www.sun.com/products-n-solutions/edu/promotions/grants/
Deadlines: 8/7/2006,11/3/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor grants equipment to eligible organizations who have developed creative projects that address the sponsor's investment priorities and create partnerships for success. The primary investment priorities are higher education and kindergarten through twelve education.
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Program Number: 60532
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Sponsor: Beldon Fund
Title: Grants Program
Contact:
Tel: 212-616-5600
Email: info@beldon.org
Full Program: http://www.beldon.org/beldon/grant_apps/default.asp
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
The sponsor's Board of Trustees makes funding decisions three times a year at its meetings, usually in winter, spring, and fall. For consideration at the February 2007 meeting, the sponsor will accept Letters of Inquiry between September 27, 2006 and November 1, 2006. If invited, full proposals are due by December 13, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor focuses project and general support grants in two programs: Human Health and the Environment and Key States. These programs are designed to work together to achieve the vision and mission of the Fund. Proposals that work synergistically across programs are encouraged.
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Program Number: 60487
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Sponsor: Association of Operating Room Nurses, Inc.
Title: Research Grant Program
Contact: Ingrid Bendzsa
Tel: 800-755-2676 x328
Email: ibendza@aorn.org
Full Program: http://www.aorn.org/research/grantprgm.htm
Deadlines: 11/1/2006,4/1/2007
Deadline Note:
The application deadline for submission for the first tier of funding is April 1 of each year. The first tier of the funding is made available for specific research projects and notice of the availability of such grants is publicized in the AORN Journal, on the AORN web page, and sent to chapter presidents. Proposals for the second tier of funding may be submitted on November 1 or April 1.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports a two-tiered research grant program specifically designed to support the development of nurse researchers and to contribute to the scientific knowledge related to perioperative nursing practice.
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Program Number: 60274
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Sponsor: Woods Charitable Fund, Inc.
Title: Grants Program
Contact: Pam Baker
Tel: 402-436-5971
Email: pbaker@woodscharitable.org
Full Program: http://fdncenter.org/grantmaker/woods/apply.html
Deadlines: 3/1/2006,7/1/2006,11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
Applicants should contact the sponsor prior to submitting a proposal.
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to tax-exempt organizations to strengthen the community by improving opportunities and life outcomes for all people in Lincoln, Nebraska.
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Program Number: 51759
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Sponsor: Archaeological Institute of America
Title: Helen M. Woodruff Traveling Fellowship of the AIA and the American Academy in Rome
Contact: Becky Donahue, Fellowship Coordinator
Tel: 617-353-8705
Email: rdonahue@aia.bu.edu
Website: http://www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php?page=10007
Full Program: http://www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php?page=10347
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
OBJECTIVES:
The sponsor, in conjunction with the American Academy in Rome, offers a pre- or post-doctoral fellowship for the study of archaeology and classical studies.
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Program Number: 42074
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Sponsor: Council for International Exchange of Scholars
Title: Fulbright Programs--East Asia and the Pacific--Japan--US-Japan International Education Administrators Program
Contact: David B.J. Adams
Tel: 202-686-4021
Email: dadams@cies.iie.org
Full Program: http://www.cies.org/download/2007_08AWARDS_CATALOG.pdf
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for education administrators to participate in a group program designed to familiarize participants with higher education, society and culture in Japan. The duration of the program is three weeks.
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Program Number: 36199
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Sponsor: American Congress on Surveying and Mapping (ACSM)
Title: NSPS Forum for Equal Opportunity/Mary Feindt Scholarship
Contact: Pat Canfield
Tel: 240-632-9716, x113
Email: pat.canfield@acsm.net
Full Program: http://www.acsm.net/scholar.html
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides scholarship support for women who are members of the sponsor's organization and enrolled in a four year degree program in a surveying and mapping curriculum within the United States. A scholarship of $1,000 will be awarded.
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Program Number: 36093
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Sponsor: Princeton University
Title: Laurance S. Rockefeller Visiting Fellowships
Contact:
Tel: 609-258-4798
Email: erum@princeton.edu
Full Program: http://www.princeton.edu/~uchv/LSR_Fellowships.html
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
Fellowships provide a stipend to scholars and teachers, allowing them to spend an academic year in residence at Princeton, writing about ethics and human values. Stipends are determined on an individual basis, and are normally one-half the academic-year salary of the fellow.
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Program Number: 35921
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Sponsor: Kellogg (Helen) Institute for International Studies
Title: Visiting Residential Fellowships
Contact: Sharon Schierling, Associate Director
Tel: 574-631-6580
Email: sschierl@nd.edu
Full Program: http://kellogg.nd.edu/
Deadlines: 11/3/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers residential Visiting Fellowships for the 2007-08 academic year which are designed to provide applicants with the time and space to work on research, while interacting with leading scholars. The sponsor offers numerous opportunities to explore the work of noted scholars through seminars, conferences, and roundtable discussions.
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Program Number: 27066
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Sponsor: American Council of Learned Societies
Title: Contemplative Practice Fellowships
Contact:
Tel: 212-697-1505
Email: grants@acls.org
Full Program: http://www.acls.org/conprac.htm
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
Fellowships provide up to $10,000 to faculty members at U.S. institutions for the development of courses and teaching materials that integrate an awareness of contemplative practice. The award will be tenable during the Summer of 2007 or for one semester during the 2007-2008 academic year.
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Program Number: 25239
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Sponsor: Canadian Federation of University Women
Title: CFUW Memorial Fellowship
Contact:
Tel: 613-234-2732
Email: cfuwfls@rogers.com
Website: http://www.cfuw.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=85&Itemid=88
Full Program: http://www.cfuw.org/documents/fellowships/2007-2008_Fellowships_Infopac.doc
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for a female researcher enrolled in a master's degree program in science, mathematics, or engineering in the 2007-2008 academic year. A fellowship of 10,000 is awarded.
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Program Number: 25225
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Sponsor: Canadian Federation of University Women
Title: Dr. Marion Elder Grant Fellowship
Contact:
Tel: 613-234-2732
Email: cfuwfls@rogers.com
Website: http://www.cfuw.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=85&Itemid=88
Full Program: http://www.cfuw.org/documents/fellowships/2007-2008_Fellowships_Infopac.doc
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides fellowship support to a female researcher enrolled in a full-time course of studies at any level of a masters or doctoral program, except the first year of a first masters program.
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Program Number: 25210
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Sponsor: Canadian Federation of University Women
Title: Margaret McWilliams Pre-doctoral Fellowship
Contact:
Tel: 613-234-2732
Email: cfuwfls@rogers.com
Website: http://www.cfuw.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=category§ionid=7&id=85&Itemid=88
Full Program: http://www.cfuw.org/documents/fellowships/2007-2008_Fellowships_Infopac.doc
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides a fellowship for a female student in doctoral level studies who may be studying abroad.
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Program Number: 21282
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Sponsor: American Physiological Society
Title: Arthur C. Guyton Physiology Educator of the Year Award
Contact: Vikki McCleary, Assistant Professor
Tel: 701-777-4293
Email: vmccleary@medicine.nodak.edu
Full Program: http://www.the-aps.org/awards/section/teachaward.htm
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
An award is provided to full-time faculty members of accredited colleges or universities and members of the American Physiological Society (APS). The award consists of $1,000, and expenses of up to $600 to attend the sponsor's annual meeting. Nominations must be made by APS members.
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Program Number: 18779
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Sponsor: Council for International Exchange of Scholars
Title: Fulbright Programs--East Asia and the Pacific--Korea--U.S.-Korea International Education Administrators Program
Contact: Mamiko Hada
Tel: 202-686-7873
Email: mhada@cies.iie.org
Full Program: http://www.cies.org/download/2007_08AWARDS_CATALOG.pdf
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for international education administrators to attend meetings with representatives of Korean universities, private-sector agencies and organizations and selected government agencies. The duration of the program is two weeks.
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Program Number: 18625
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Sponsor: DaimlerChrysler Corporation Fund
Title: Grants Program
Contact:
Tel: 248-512-2502
Email: gifts@daimlerchrysler.com
Full Program: http://www2.daimlerchrysler.com/dccfund/
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor concentrates its support on programs that address the key issues and criteria in the communities where the company has major operations and where it's employees live and work. Program support is based on the following areas: future workforce; involved employees; community vitality; and public policy and marketplace.
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Program Number: 18573
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Sponsor: Dodge (Geraldine R.) Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: David Grant, Executive Director
Tel: 973-540-8442
Email: info@grdodge.org
Full Program: http://www.grdodge.org/applicationguidelines.htm
Deadlines: 1/20/2006,3/1/2006,5/1/2006,6/1/2006,11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
New applicants should submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a proposal. Letters of inquiry may be submitted throughout the year, but must be received at least two weeks prior to the corresponding proposal submission deadline. New Jersey Animal Assistance Program requests are due by January 20, 2006. Proposals for Arts are due by March 1, 2006. Morris County Local Projects are due by May 1, 2006. Applications for Environmental grants are due June 1, 2006. Education project proposals are due by November 1, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grants to tax-exempt organizations in the following major issues areas: education, arts, Morris County local projects, welfare of animals, and the environment. Support is focused primarily in New Jersey, however, may be national in scope.
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Program Number: 17558
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Sponsor: National Cancer Institute/NIH/DHHS
Title: Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellowships (F31) to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research
Contact: H. Nelson Aguila, D.V.M.
Tel: 301-496-7344
Email: Aguilah@mail.nih.gov
Full Program: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-481.html
Deadlines: 11/15/2006,5/1/2007,11/15/2007,5/1/2008,11/15/2008,5/1/2009,11/15/2009
Deadline Note:
This program will expire on November 16, 2009.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers support designed to improve the diversity of the health-related research workforce by supporting the training of predoctoral students from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented. Such candidates include individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. This program will use the Ruth L. Kirschstein Individual Predoctoral National Research Service Award (NRSA) F31 award mechanism.
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Program Number: 15276
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Sponsor: American Association of University Women Educational Foundation
Title: Summer/Short-Term Research Publication Grants
Contact:
Tel: 319-337-1716 x60
Email: aauw@act.org
Full Program: http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/american.cfm
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for women college and university faculty and independent researchers to prepare research for publication. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Awards of $6,000 are available for an eight-week period.
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Program Number: 10581
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Sponsor: American College of Surgeons
Title: Faculty Research Fellowships
Contact: Kate Early
Tel: 312-202-5000
Email: kearly@facs.org
Full Program: http://www.facs.org/memberservices/acsfaculty.html
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
Two-year fellowships of $40,000 per year are offered to surgeons entering academic careers in surgery or a surgical specialty to assist them in the establishment of new and independent research programs.
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Program Number: 09726
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Sponsor: American Academy in Rome
Title: NEH--Postdoctoral Fellowships
Contact:
Tel: 212-751-7200
Email: info@aarome.org
Full Program: http://www.aarome.org/wordfiles/GuidelinesBrochure2006.pdf
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
Late applications will be accepted until November 15, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides opportunities for individuals to pursue independent postdoctoral work at the American Academy in Rome in the following fields: Ancient Studies, Medieval Studies, Renaissance and Early Modern Studies and Modern Italian Studies. Fellowships have a duration of eleven months.
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Program Number: 09687
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Sponsor: American Academy in Rome
Title: Rome Prize Six-Month Fellowships
Contact:
Tel: 212-751-7200
Email: info@aarome.org
Full Program: http://www.aarome.org/wordfiles/GuidelinesBrochure2006.pdf
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
Late applications will be accepted until November 15, 2006. Applications postmarked on or before November 1, 2006 require a $25 application fee. Applications postmarked from November 2 through November 15 require a $50 application fee. Applications postmarked after
November 15 will not be accepted.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides opportunities for individuals to pursue independent work at the American Academy in Rome in architecture, landscape architecture, historic preservation conservation and design.
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Program Number: 09372
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Sponsor: American Honda Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact:
Tel: 310-781-4090
Full Program: http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf
Deadlines: 8/1/2006,11/1/2006,2/1/2007,5/1/2007
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides grant support for projects in the areas of youth and scientific education. Average grants range from $10,000 to $75,000 per year.
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Program Number: 04831
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Sponsor: Harvard University
Title: Safra Foundation Center for Ethics--Faculty Fellowships in Ethics
Contact: Director
Tel: 617-495-1336
Email: ethics@harvard.edu
Full Program: http://www.ethics.harvard.edu/fellowships_faculty.php
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
Fellowships support outstanding teachers and scholars who wish to develop their ability to address questions of moral choice in such areas as architecture, business, education, engineering, government, journalism, law, medicine, public health, public policy and other professions.
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Program Number: 04255
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Sponsor: Rockefeller Archive Center
Title: Grants-in-Aid for Research at the Rockefeller Archive Center
Contact: Grants Program Administrator
Tel:
Email: archive@rockefeller.edu
Full Program: http://archive.rockefeller.edu/grants/generalgia.php
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
Deadline Note:
Mailed applications must be postmarked by November 15. Applications submitted via e-mail attachment must be submitted prior to midnight Eastern Standard Time November 15.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers grants to promote and support research in the Rockefeller Archive Center. These grants may be used towards round-trip travel to the Center, for temporary lodging in the area, and for related research expenses.
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Program Number: 03660
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Sponsor: American Council on Education
Title: ACE Fellows Program
Contact:
Tel: 202-939-9420
Email: fellows@ace.nche.edu
Website: http://www.acenet.edu/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Apply&Template=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentFileID=1888
Full Program: http://www.acenet.edu/Content/NavigationMenu/ProgramsServices/FellowsProgram/Apply/ACE_Fellows_Program.htm
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for learning opportunities through observation and participation in higher education administration at the top level. Fellows experience: an effective learning process in educational leadership, administrative organization, and change strategies; relationships among different levels of administrative officers; decision making at various levels; and relationships between the president (and other senior administrators) and the governing board, legislature, business industry, K-12 community, and the public.
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Program Number: 03230
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Sponsor: American Chemical Society
Title: National Awards Program
Contact:
Tel:
Email: awards@acs.org
Full Program: http://www.chemistry.org/portal/a/c/s/1/acsdisplay.html?DOC=awards/index.html
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for fifty-three different named awards in recognition of individual or team accomplishments in diverse fields of the chemical sciences. Awards consist of a cash amount that varies depending on the specific prize. Nominations may be submitted by any individual.
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Program Number: 02219
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Sponsor: National Academy of Education
Title: National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowships
Contact:
Tel: 202-334-2341
Email: info@naeducation.org
Full Program: http://www.naeducation.org/Fellowship_Application.pdf
Deadlines: 11/10/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to promote scholarship in the United States and abroad on matters relevant to the improvement of education in all its forms. Fellows will receive $55,000 for one academic year of research, or $27,500 for each of two contiguous years, working half time.
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Program Number: 01462
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Sponsor: Natl. Consortium for Grad. Degrees for Minorities in Eng. & Science, Inc.
Title: Graduate Education for Minorities (GEM) Fellowship Program
Contact:
Tel: 219-631-7771
Email: gem@nd.edu
Website: http://www.gemfellowship.org/apply/apply_for_a_fellowship.php
Full Program: http://www.gemfellowship.org/gem_fellowship/overview.php
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides opportunities for under-represented minority students to obtain M.S. degrees in engineering and Ph.D. degrees in engineering and the natural and physical sciences through a program of paid summer internships and graduate financial assistance. Fellowship recipients are expected to accept approximately twelve weeks of employment with a company member during the summer immediately following their selection.
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Program Number: 01444
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Sponsor: Archaeological Institute of America
Title: Harriet and Leon Pomerance Fellowship
Contact: Becky Donahue, Fellowship Coordinator
Tel: 617-353-8705
Email: rdonahue@aia.bu.edu
Website: http://www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php?page=10007
Full Program: http://www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php?page=10349
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
One fellowship of $4,000 is provided to enable a person to work on an individual scholarly project related to Aegean Bronze Age archaeology. Preference is given to candidates whose projects require travel to the Mediterranean.
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Program Number: 01434
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Sponsor: Dow Jones Newspaper Fund
Title: Summer Business Reporting Internship Program
Contact:
Tel: 609-452-2820
Email: newsfund@wsj.dowjones.com
Full Program: http://djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com/fund/forms/2007businessapp.pdf
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor seeks to encourage minority college sophomores and juniors to seek newspaper reporting internships early in their academic careers. Participants receive a $1,000 scholarship.
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Program Number: 01150
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Sponsor: American Academy in Rome
Title: Rome Prize Postdoctoral Fellowships
Contact:
Tel: 212-751-7200
Email: info@aarome.org
Full Program: http://www.aarome.org/wordfiles/GuidelinesBrochure2006.pdf
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
Late applications will be accepted until November 15, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides opportunities for individuals to pursue independent postdoctoral work at the American Academy in Rome in the following fields: Ancient Studies, Medieval Studies, Renaissance and Early Modern Studies, and Modern Italian Studies. Fellowships have a duration of eleven months.
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Program Number: 01149
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Sponsor: American Academy in Rome
Title: Rome Prize Eleven-Month Fellowships
Contact:
Tel: 212-751-7200
Email: info@aarome.org
Full Program: http://www.aarome.org/wordfiles/GuidelinesBrochure2006.pdf
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
Deadline Note:
Late applications will be accepted until November 15, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides opportunities for individuals to pursue independent work at the American Academy in Rome in the following fields: architecture, design, and landscape architecture, historic preservation and conservation, and musical composition, and the visual arts.
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Program Number: 00697
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Sponsor: AGC Education & Research Foundation
Title: Outstanding Educator Award
Contact: Flo Slade, Director of Programs
Tel: 703-837-5342
Email: sladef@agc.org
Website: http://www.agc.org/page.ww?section=AGC+Foundation&name=Outstanding+Educator+Award
Full Program: http://www.agc.org/galleries/edu/2007%20Outstanding%20Educator%20application.pdf
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers an award to recognize and encourage permanent, full-time teaching faculty members in construction education. The award will be in the amount of $5,000, plus an all-expense paid trip to the sponsor's convention.
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Program Number: 00648
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Sponsor: American Association of University Women Educational Foundation
Title: Dissertation Fellowships
Contact:
Tel: 319-337-1716 x60
Email: aauw@act.org
Full Program: http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/american.cfm
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for women doctoral candidates completing dissertations. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Awards of $20,000 for one year are available.
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Program Number: 00632
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Sponsor: American Association of University Women Educational Foundation
Title: Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowships
Contact:
Tel: 319-337-1716 x60
Email: aauw@act.org
Full Program: http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/american.cfm
Deadlines: 11/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for women seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. A one year award of $30,000 is available.
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Program Number: 00053
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Sponsor: Archaeological Institute of America
Title: Olivia James Traveling Fellowship
Contact: Becky Donahue, Fellowship Coordinator
Tel: 617-353-8705
Email: rdonahue@aia.bu.edu
Website: http://www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php?page=10007
Full Program: http://www.archaeological.org/webinfo.php?page=10346
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
One award of $22,000 provides support to US students for travel and study in Greece, the Aegean Islands, Sicily, Southern Italy, Asia Minor, and Mesopotamia.
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Program Number: 83927
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Sponsor: Directorate for Mathematics and Physical Sciences/NSF
Title: Condensed Matter and Materials Theory Program
Contact: G. Bruce Taggart, Program Director
Tel: 703-292-4941
Email: gtaggart@nsf.gov
Website: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06022/nsf06022.jsp
Full Program: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13623&org=NSF&from=fund
Deadlines: 11/3/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports theoretical and complementary computational research in the topical areas represented in DMR programs, including condensed matter physics, polymers, solid-state chemistry, metals, electronic materials, and ceramics.
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Program Number: 73689
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Sponsor: Air and Waste Management Association
Title: Lyman A. Ripperton Award
Contact: Stephanie Glyptis, Director
Tel: 412-232-3444 x3117
Email: sglyptis@awma.org
Full Program: http://www.awma.org/about/awards/images/2006-2007%20HA%20nom%20pkg.doc
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
An award is given for distinguished achievement as an educator in some field of air pollution control. It is awarded to an individual, who by precept and example, has inspired students to achieve excellence in all their professional and social endeavors. It recognizes the abilities that only a few in the education profession possess -- to be able to teach with rigor, humor, humility, and pride.
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Program Number: 71476
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Sponsor: American Society of Safety Engineers
Title: Research Grant Program
Contact: Mary Goranson, Foundation Manager
Tel: 847-699-2929
Email: mgoranson@asse.org
Full Program: http://www.asse.org/format_frames_main2.asp?bannerframe2=asse_foundation_banner.html&mainframe2=founproreq.htm
Deadlines: 11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor awards a research grant to a safety & health researcher(s) to conduct applied research that would enhance management performance in reducing injuries and illness in the workplace. One award up to $20,000 will be funded.
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Program Number: 70352
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Sponsor: National Research Council
Title: Research Associateship Program--FAA/Civil Aerospace Medical Institute
Contact:
Tel: 202-334-2760
Email: rap@nas.edu
Full Program: http://www4.nationalacademies.org/PGA/rap.nsf/vwLabInformation/C3156775FC46968C85256C22004A6729?OpenDocument&31~CAMI
Deadlines: 2/1/2006,5/1/2006,8/1/2006,11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides opportunities to outstanding scientists and engineers at recent postdoctoral and senior levels for tenure as guest researchers. Awardees must hold the PhD, ScD, or other earned research doctoral degree recognized in U.S. academic circles as equivalent to the PhD. Awards of up to one year are available. An annual stipend is awarded.
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Program Number: 58606
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Sponsor: National Research Council
Title: Research Associateship Programs--US Army Research, Development and Engineering Command/Armament Research Development and Engineering Center (RDECOM/ARDEC)
Contact: Associateship Programs
Tel: 202-334-2760
Email: rap@nas.edu
Full Program: http://www4.nationalacademies.org/PGA/rap.nsf/frmLabInfoSearchResults?ReadForm&16~RDECOM/ARDEC
Deadlines: 2/1/2006,5/1/2006,8/1/2006,11/1/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor makes awards to outstanding scientists and engineers at recent postdoctoral and experienced senior levels for tenure as guest researchers. Awardees must hold the PhD, ScD, or other earned research doctoral degree recognized in