Funding Update

Funding Update
July 15, 2006 (updated August 15, 2006)
Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, Wright State University

Funding Update, RSP's monthly publication, contains upcoming deadlines for potential funding sources. This publication includes deadline dates for October 15-31, 2006. For additional information, contact Jan Power (x2425) or rsp@wright.edu

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AGRICULTURE

EDUCATION

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Program Number: 89643
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Sponsor: U.S. Agency for International Development
Title: Humanitarian Response in Sudan
Contact: Jennifer Mayer
Tel: 202-712-4434
Email: jmayer@usaid.gov
Website: http://www.grants.gov/search/synopsis.do
Deadlines: 10/16/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is seeking applications from qualified organizations to assist them in meeting the immediate humanitarian needs of conflict- and natural disaster-affected populations in Sudan, excluding the three states of Darfur.

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Program Number: 87812
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Programs--Venezuela: English Teaching Assistantships
Contact: Jody Dudderar
Tel: 212-984-5565
Email: jdudderar@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/program_country.html?id=115
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for applicants who wish to assist in strengthening English language instruction at Venezuelan educational institutions by establishing a native speaker presence.

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Program Number: 87795
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Sponsor: Council of Independent Colleges
Title: American Graduate Fellowships
Contact: American Graduate Fellowships
Tel: 202-466-7230, x221
Email: americangrad@cic.nche.edu
Full Program: http://www.cic.edu/projects_services/grants/americangrad.asp
Deadlines: 10/17/2006
The sponsor offers this new initiative as a way to promote and support doctoral study in the humanities by accomplished graduates of small and mid-sized private liberal arts colleges.

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Program Number: 87393
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Sponsor: Directorate for Mathematics and Physical Sciences/NSF
Title: Computational Science Training for Undergraduates in the Mathematical Sciences (CSUMS)
Contact: Mary Ann Horn, Program Director
Tel: 703-292-4879
Email: mhorn@nsf.gov
Full Program: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06559/nsf06559.htm
Deadlines: 6/27/2006,10/17/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to enhance computational aspects of the education and training of undergraduate students in the mathematical sciences--mathematics and statistics--and to better prepare these students to pursue careers and graduate study in fields that require integrated strengths in computation and the mathematical sciences.

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Program Number: 84244
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Sponsor: Smith (A.O.) Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact:
Tel: 414-359-4000
Email: info@aosmith.com
Website: http://www.aosmith.com/about/aosfoundation/foundationguidelines.htm
Full Program: http://www.aosmith.com/about/aosfoundation/foundationindex.htm
Deadlines: 10/30/2006
Deadline Note:
There is no deadline for applications, although proposals to be considered for the following year's Foundation budget must be received by October 30, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to tax-exempt organizations in the fields of education, science, art, and civic affairs. Organizations should be located in communities where the sponsor has facilities.

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Program Number: 84005
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Sponsor: EDS Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: Diane Spradlin, Executive Director
Tel: 972-605-8429
Email: diane.spradlin-eds@eds.com
Full Program: http://www.eds.com/about/community/foundation/
Deadlines: 6/26/2006,10/16/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications will be accepted throughout the year. Proposals are due June 26, 2006 for the August 21, 2006 meeting, and October 16, 2006 for the December 8, 2006 meeting.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to nonprofit or charitable organizations to ensure information technology champions cultural and civic change, enriching the education of current and future generations, while enhancing the communities they serve.

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Program Number: 83583
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Uruguay: English Teaching Assistantships
Contact: Jody Dudderar
Tel: 212-984-5565
Email: jdudderar@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=113
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers support for applicants who wish to assist in improving the quality of the English language instruction provided in Uruguayan public schools.

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Program Number: 83582
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Brazil: English Teaching Assistantships
Contact: Jody Dudderar
Tel: 212-984-5565
Email: jdudderar@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=16
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
Support is offered for applicants who wish to assist in strengthening English language instruction at Brazilian educational institutions by establishing a native speaker presence.

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Program Number: 83413
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Spain: Teaching Assistantships (Elementary Schools)
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=98
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers up to ten teaching assistantships for U.S. citizens to assist in teaching English language and American studies to Spanish students in elementary schools by incorporating a native speaker who will provide part-time assistance for up to sixteen teaching hours per week. Proficiency in Spanish is strongly recommended. The duration of the award is nine and a half months.

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Program Number: 83410
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Spain: English Teaching Assistantships (Secondary Schools in the Region of Madrid)
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=98
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers up to ten teaching assistantships for U.S. citizens to assist in teaching English language and American studies to Spanish students in high schools (grades 7 through 10) byincorporating a native speaker who will provide part-time assistance for up to sixteen teaching hours per week. Proficiency in Spanish is strongly recommended. The duration of the award is nine and a half months.

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Program Number: 83399
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Slovakia: English Teaching Assistantships
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=95
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides two teaching assistantships for U.S. citizens to strengthen English language instruction at Slovak educational institutions by establishing a qualified native speaker presence. Candidates must be articulate native-English speakers. Knowledge of the Slovak language will be an advantage. The duration of the grant is nine months.

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Program Number: 83381
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Russia: English Teaching Assistantships
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=90
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides ten teaching assistantships for U.S. citizens to teach conversational English in Russian schools and universities. All class teaching is in English, but basic Russian language skills are required. No previous teaching experience is required.

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Program Number: 83377
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Portugal: Instituto Camoes Full Grant
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=88
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides full grants to U.S. citizens for graduate study at the Instituto Camoes in Portugal. Proficiency in Portuguese at the level required by the proposed study is necessary by the beginning date of the grant. The duration of the award is eight months.

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Program Number: 83351
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--France: French Government Teaching Assistantships in English
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=38
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for U.S. citizens to assist in teaching English conversation to students in targeted priority education areas in France. The program will run from October 1 to at least March 30.

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Program Number: 83348
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Andorra: Teaching Assistantships
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=122
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for U.S. citizens to assist in teaching English language to students in Andorran high schools (grades nine through twelve). Preference is given to candidates who plan careers in teaching either English, Catalan, Spanish or French.

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Program Number: 83254
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Programs--Thailand: English Teaching Assistantships
Contact: Jonathan Akeley
Tel: 212-984-5487
Email: jakeley@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=105
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for U.S. citizens who are graduating seniors or recent graduates to assist in teaching conversational English to middle and high school students in Thailand.

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Program Number: 83253
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Malaysia: English Teaching Assistantships
Contact: Jonathan Akeley
Tel: 212-984-5487
Email: jakeley@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=66
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers support for U.S. citizens to assist in teaching conversational English to Malaysian high school or university students in the Terengganu Province of Malaysia.

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Program Number: 83252
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Korea: English Teaching Assistantships in Elementary Schools
Contact: Jonathan Akeley
Tel: 212-984-5487
Email: 212-984-5487
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=60
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for U.S. citizens to assist in teaching conversational English to Korean elementary school students.

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Program Number: 82104
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Sponsor: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development
Title: ASCD Outstanding Young Educator Award
Contact:
Tel: 800-933-2723
Email: member@ascd.org
Full Program: http://www.ascd.org/portal/site/ascd/menuitem.749fb3b35fb740a98d7ea23161a001ca/template.article?articleMgmtId=e87c3f4062520010VgnVCM1000003d01a8c0RCRD
Deadlines: 4/15/2006,10/15/2006
Deadline Note:
Nominations must be submitted electronically.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides a $10,000 award to an emerging education leader with exemplary commitment and exceptional contribution to the profession.

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Program Number: 81570
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Sponsor: Directorate for Social, Behavorial and Economic Sciences/NSF
Title: Partnerships for International Research and Education
Contact: Edward O. Murdy, Senior Program Manager
Tel: 703-292-7222
Email: emurdy@nsf.gov
Full Program: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06589/nsf06589.htm
Deadlines: 10/23/2006
Deadline Note:
Preliminary Proposals are due October 23, 2006. Full proposals will be invited.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to enable U.S. institutions to establish collaborative relationships with international groups or institutions in order to engender new knowledge and discoveries at the frontier and to promote the development of a globally-engaged, U.S. scientific and engineering workforce.

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Program Number: 80573
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Sponsor: National Institute of Child Health and Human Development/NIH/DHHS
Title: Developmental Infrastructure for Population Research (R21)
Contact: Rebecca Clark, Ph.D.
Tel: 301-496-1174
Email: rclark@mail.nih.gov
Full Program: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-06-362.html
Deadlines: 10/22/2006,11/22/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this announcement on or after May 2, 2006. The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is October 22, 2006. The deadline for receipt of full applications is November 22, 2006. This program will expire on November 23, 2006, unless reissued.
SYNOPSIS:

The sponsor invites applications for developmental infrastructure grants in support of population research relevant to the sponsor's mission. Applicants may request funds to support infrastructure development designed to: enhance the quality and quantity of population research conducted at an institution; and develop new research capabilities to advance population research through innovative approaches. This PA will use the NIH Exloratory/Developmental Grant (R21) award mechanism.

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Program Number: 79608
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Indonesia: English Teaching Assistantships
Contact: Jonathan Akeley
Tel: 212-984-5487
Email: jakeley@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=51
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
Support is offered for applicants to teach conversational English to high school students in Indonesia.

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Program Number: 79602
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Chile: Teaching Assistantships
Contact: Jody Dudderar
Tel: 212-984-5565
Email: jdudderar@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=21
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
Support is offered for applicants who wish to strengthen English language instruction at Chilean educational institutions by establishing a native speaker presence.

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Program Number: 79594
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Argentina: English Teaching Assistantships
Contact: Jody Dudderar
Tel: 212-984-5565
Email: jdudderar@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=3
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
Support is offered for applicants who wish to assist in strengthening English language instruction at Argentine educational institutions by establishing a native speaker presence.

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Program Number: 79559
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Czech Republic: English Teaching Assistantships
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=27
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for graduating seniors interested in any of the following fields: TEFL/applied linguistics; Czech Studies; American literature; American studies; arts; political science; international relations and/or graduate students interested in international education. The duration of the award is ten months.

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Program Number: 78937
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Sponsor: Sparkplug Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact:
Tel: 877-866-8285
Email: info@sparkplugfoundation.org
Full Program: http://www.sparkplugfoundation.org/applying.html
Deadlines: 10/18/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports projects primarily in three areas of focus: music, education and grassroots organizing. In all areas of focus, the sponsor is interested in making one-time grants for activities which create sustainable organizing and communities. While recognizing the importance of developing individual cultures, the sponsor favors projects that promote diversity.

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Program Number: 76534
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Sponsor: Hispanic Scholarship Fund
Title: College Scholarship Program
Contact:
Tel: 877-473-4636
Email: scholar1@hsf.net
Full Program: http://www.hsf.net/scholarship/applications/2007_CSP.pdf
Deadlines: 10/16/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The College Scholarship Program is available on a competitive basis to community college, four-year college, and graduate students of Hispanic heritage.

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Program Number: 75835
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Programs--Taiwan: Teaching Assistantships
Contact: Jonathan Akeley
Tel: 212-984-5487
Email: jakeley@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/program_country.html?id=103
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provdes support to those with at least a bachelor's degree to teach English at the elementary school level to Taiwan students in Yilan County (Northern Taiwan).

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Program Number: 75586
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Sponsor: Symantec Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact:
Tel: 408-517-8201
Email: community_relations@symantec.com
Full Program: http://www.symantec.com/about/profile/responsibility/community/grantguidelines.jsp
Deadlines: 7/15/2006,10/15/2006,1/15/2007,4/15/2007
Deadline Note:
The sponsor evaluates proposals on a quarterly basis. For a February decision, proposals are due by January 15; for a May decision, proposals are due by April 15; for an August decision, proposals are due by July 15; and for a November decision, proposals are due by October 15.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to U.S. education-based nonprofit organizations to fund education initiatives that demonstrate broad impact and measurable results, with a particular emphasis on math, science, technology and engineering initiatives.

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Program Number: 75502
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Sponsor: American Association for Cancer Research
Title: AACR-Minority-Serving Institution Faculty Scholar Awards in Cancer Research
Contact:
Tel: 215-440-9300
Email: micr@aacr.org
Full Program: http://www.aacr.org/Default.aspx?p=6770
Deadlines: 9/17/2006,10/8/2006,10/29/2006
Deadline Note:
Upcoming deadlines are as follows:
September 17, 2006: Mouse Models of Cancer. October 25-28, 2006, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass.
October 8, 2006: Tumor Immunology: An Integrated Perspective. November 29 - December 2, 2006. InterContinental Hotel, Miami, Florida.
October 29, 2006: Innovations in Prostate Cancer Research. December 6-9, 2006. San Francisco Marriott Hotel, San Francisco, California.
SYNOPSIS:
The purpose of this Award program is to increase the scientific knowledge base of faculty members at Minority-Serving Institutions, and to encourage them and their students to pursue careers in cancer research.

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Program Number: 75235
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Sponsor: American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Title: AAPM Award for Achievement in Medical Physics
Contact: Nacy J. Vazquez, Programs Manager
Tel: 301-209-3390
Email: nvazquez@aapm.org
Website: http://www.aapm.org
Deadlines: 10/16/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides an award to recognize members of its organization whose careers have been notable based on their outstanding achievements.

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Program Number: 74671
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Sponsor: American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Title: AAPM Medical Physics Travel Grant
Contact: Nancy J. Vazquez, Programs Manager
Tel: 301-209-3350
Email: nvazquez@aapm.org
Website: http://www.aapm.org
Deadlines: 10/16/2006
SYNOPSIS:
An award is made to a member of the sponsor's organization for travel to a foreign country of the recipient's choice.

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Program Number: 74079
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Sponsor: Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: Mr. Curley M. Dossman, Jr., President
Tel: 404-652-4182
Email: gpcomfeedback@gapac.com
Full Program: http://www.gp.com/center/community/grantprocess.html
Deadlines: 10/31/2006
Deadline Note:
Grant applications are accepted between January 1 and October 31.
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to tax-exempt organizations that improve the quality of life in communities where the sponsor operates, and where its employees live and work. The sponsor considers requests starting at $1,000.

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Program Number: 72913
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Sponsor: La Unidad Latina Foundation
Title: Scholarship Program
Contact:
Tel:
Email: foundation@launidadlatina.org
Full Program: http://foundation.launidadlatina.org/2006_scholarship_application.pdf
Deadlines: 10/15/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are only accepted within forty-five days prior to each deadline (September 1 for the October 15 deadline).
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides sscholarships to undergraduate four-year college and graduate students of Hispanic background. Students must be of Hispanic background, must have completed at least one semester of higher education and must be enrolled in a bachelor's or master's program at an accredited undergraduate four-year college or graduate program. Academic excellence, extracurricular activities, and financial need are strongly considered.

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Program Number: 71746
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Sponsor: Kennedy (John F.) Center for the Performing Arts
Title: Arts Management Internships
Contact:
Tel: 202-416-8000
Full Program: http://www.kennedy-center.org/education/artsmanagement/internships/
Deadlines: 6/15/2006,10/25/2006,3/1/2007
Deadline Note:
The June 15 deadline refers to the Fall 2006 Program (September 5 through December 8). The October 25 deadline refers to the Winter/Spring 2007 Program (January 8 through April 27). The March 1 deadline refers to the Summer 2007 Program (May 29 - August 10).
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for internships that offer learning opportunities and on-the-job experiences to college juniors/seniors, graduate students, and recent college graduates (within two years of graduation) who are interested in beginning careers in performing arts management and/or arts education. Approximately twenty students are selected each semester to participate in a three to four month long, full-time (40 hours per week) internship.

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Program Number: 70792
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Sponsor: Zero to Three
Title: Leaders for the 21st Century--Leadership Development Initiative
Contact: Betty Johnson
Tel: 202-638-1144
Email: BJohnson@zerotothree.org
Full Program: http://www.zerotothree.org/Leaders%20For%20The%2021ST%20CENTURY%202007%20Application%20_2_.pdf
Deadlines: 10/31/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to strengthen the ability of committed, talented professionals to implement policies and practices that promote the healthy development of babies and families.

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Program Number: 70209
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Sponsor: American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Title: Visiting Scholars Program
Contact: Alexandra Oleson
Tel: 617-576-5014
Email: aoleson@amacad.org
Website: http://www.amacad.org/vsp/application.pdf
Full Program: http://www.amacad.org/visiting.aspx
Deadlines: 10/16/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The Visiting Scholars Program is designed to stimulate and support research conducted by scholars and practitioners who show promise of becoming leaders in their field, especially those who work on multidisciplinary topics.

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Program Number: 69158
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Sponsor: International Reading Association
Title: Outstanding Teacher Educator in Reading Award
Contact: Verla Klassen, Chair
Tel: 302-731-1600
Email: mcash@reading.org
Full Program: http://www.reading.org/association/awards/teachers_outstanding.html
Deadlines: 10/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for an award that honors an outstanding college or university teacher of reading methods or reading-related courses.

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Program Number: 69150
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Sponsor: International Reading Association
Title: Arbuthnot Award: Outstanding Teacher of Children's and Young Adults' Literature
Contact: Verla Klassen, Chair
Tel: 302-731-1600
Email: mcash@reading.org
Full Program: http://www.reading.org/association/awards/teachers_arbuthnot.html
Deadlines: 10/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for a $1,000 award to honor an outstanding college or university teacher of children's and young adults' literature.

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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: 68284
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Sponsor: Women's Studio Workshop
Title: Internship Program
Contact:
Tel: 845-658-9133
Email: info@wsworkshop.org
Full Program: http://www.wsworkshop.org/_art_opp/intern_sixmo.htm
Deadlines: 10/15/2006
Deadline Note:
The October 15 deadline is for the Spring Term (January to July).
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers internship opportunities for female artists to work alongside the artist staff learning about papermaking, printmaking, book arts, and art administration.

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Program Number: 68143
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Sponsor: Vetlesen (G. Unger) Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: George Rowe, Jr., President
Tel: 212-586-0700
Email: info@monellvetlesen.org
Full Program: http://www.monellvetlesen.org/vetlesen/appguide.htm
Deadlines: 10/31/2006,4/30/2007
Deadline Note:
Applicants must first submit a letter of inquiry. Letters of inquiry may be submitted at any time throughout the year and are reviewed on a continuous basis. The sponsor will invite selected applicants to submit a full proposal. Proposals are reviewed by the Board of Directors twice a year, once in June and one in December. In order to be reviewed in June, proposals should be received by April 30, and to be reviewed in December, by October 31.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor voluntarily aids and contributes to religious, charitable, scientific, literary and educational uses and purposes in New York, elsewhere in the United States and throughout the world.

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Program Number: 68106
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Sponsor: Applied Materials, Inc.
Title: Grants Program
Contact:
Tel:
Email: Community_Affairs@appliedmaterials.com
Full Program: http://www.amat.com/about/grant_guidelines.html
Deadlines: 7/15/2006,10/17/2006,1/14/2007,4/15/2007
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for strategic and highly leveraged humanitarian efforts of a global nature.

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Program Number: 67990
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Sponsor: Freedom Forum
Title: Chips Quinn Scholar Program
Contact: Karen Catone, Director
Tel: 703-284-3934
Email: kcatone@freedomforum.org
Website: http://www.chipsquinn.org/downloads/application_form07.pdf
Full Program: http://www.chipsquinn.org/apply/index.aspx
Deadlines: 10/16/2006
Deadline Note:
The sponsor offers programs in Spring and Summer. Orientation for the Spring program will take place in mid-January 2007. Orientation for the Summer program will take place in mid-May 2007. The nomination deadline for both programs is October 16, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers journalism students of color hands-on training in journalism and mentoring by caring news veterans. The program provides internships, training and $1,600 awards to college students or recent graduates of color who are pursuing careers in print journalism.

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Program Number: 64991
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Sponsor: American-Scandinavian Foundation
Title: Visiting Lectureships
Contact:
Tel: 212-879-9779
Email: info@amscan.org
Website: http://www.amscan.org/grants_awards.html
Full Program: http://www.amscan.org/asflect1.pdf
Deadlines: 10/15/2006
Deadline Note:
Pre-proposals are due October 15, 2006. Final proposals are due January 25, 2007.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for U.S. colleges and universities to host a visiting lecturer from Norway or Sweden. The awards are for appointments for one semester.

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Program Number: 64682
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Spain: International MBA Grants
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=98
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
Awards are provided for full-time study in the Instituto de Empresa's bilingual English/Spanish International MBA program. Applicants must have a knowledge of basic Spanish.

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Program Number: 64493
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Sponsor: Directorate for Education and Human Resources/NSF
Title: Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP) (EHR--HRD)
Contact: Lura Chase, Program Director
Tel: 703-292-8682
Email: lchase@nsf.gov
Full Program: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04602/nsf04602.htm
Deadlines: 10/18/2006
Deadline Note:
Implementation proposals are due October 18, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides awards to enhance the quality of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) instructional and outreach programs, with special attention to the use of information technologies at Tribal Colleges and Universities, Alaskan Native-serving Institutions and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions.

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Program Number: 63973
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Sponsor: American Association for Cancer Research
Title: Minority Scholar in Cancer Research Award Program
Contact:
Tel: 215-440-9300
Email: micr@aacr.org
Full Program: http://www.aacr.org/Default.aspx?p=6770
Deadlines: 9/17/2006,10/8/2006,10/29/2006
Deadline Note:
Upcoming deadlines are as follows:
September 17, 2006: Mouse Models of Cancer. October 25-28, 2006, Hyatt Regency Cambridge, Cambridge, Mass.
October 8, 2006: Tumor Immunology: An Integrated Perspective. November 29 - December 2, 2006. InterContinental Hotel, Miami, Florida.
October 29, 2006: Innovations in Prostate Cancer Research. December 6-9, 2006. San Francisco Marriott Hotel, San Francisco, California.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to eligible minority scientists wishing to participate in the AACR conferences (U.S. domestic conferences only).

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Program Number: 60108
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Sponsor: Albright (W.F.) Institute of Archaeological Research Jerusalem
Title: Educational and Cultural Affairs Junior Research and Associate Fellowships
Contact: Dr. Joan R. Branham, Chair
Tel: 401-865-1789
Email: jbranham@providence.edu
Website: http://www.aiar.org/docs/Albright_Regular_Application.pdf
Full Program: http://www.aiar.org/fellowships.html
Deadlines: 10/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
Fellowships are available for pre-doctoral students and recent Ph.D. recipients who are U.S. citizens.

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Program Number: 59059
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Sponsor: Directorate for Geosciences/NSF
Title: Opportunities for Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences (OEDG)
Contact: Dr. Jacqueline Huntoon, Program Director for Diversity and Education
Tel: 703-292-8500
Email: jhuntoon@nsf.gov
Full Program: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04590/nsf04590.htm
Deadlines: 9/14/2006,10/18/2006
Deadline Note:
The September 14, 2006 deadline refers to mandatory letters of intent. Full proposals will be due by October 18, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to colleges and universities, nonprofit, non-academic organizations, for-profit organizations, state and local government agencies, and unaffiliated individuals for research in the earth, ocean and atmospheric sciences.

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Program Number: 58430
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--European and Eurasian Countries--Full Grants
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_regions_countries.php?id=3
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides full grants to U.S. citizens for graduate study in Europe and Eurasia. Applicants, including graduating seniors, are encouraged to consider opportunities in countries which traditionally do not attract large numbers of applicants: Albania, Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, and Slovenia.

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Program Number: 58429
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Western Hemisphere--Full Grants
Contact: Jody Dudderar
Tel: 212-984-5565
Email: jdudderar@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_regions_countries.php?id=5
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides full grants to U.S. citizens for graduate study in countries in the Western Hemisphere. In general, study may be done in any field, with restrictions, preferences, and special opportunities in some countries. Applicants for unlisted countries and possessions/territories will be considered on a case-by-case basis, for dissertation research only.

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Program Number: 23630
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Sponsor: American Cancer Society, Inc.
Title: Doctoral Degree Scholarships in Cancer Nursing
Contact:
Tel: 404-329-7558
Email: grants@cancer.org
Website: http://www.cancer.org/downloads/RES/DSCN_Policies_Instructions_July_2006_final_pC.pdf
Full Program: http://www.cancer.org/docroot/RES/content/RES_5_2x_Doctoral_Degree_Scholarships_in_Cancer_Nursing.asp?sitearea=RES
Deadlines: 10/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor makes awards to doctoral candidates in the fields of cancer nursing research, education, administration, or clinical practice.

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Program Number: 18666
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Sponsor: Medtronic Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact:
Tel: 763-514-4000
Full Program: http://www.medtronic.com/foundation/grantseekers_toolkit.html
Deadlines: 1/15/2006,7/15/2006,10/15/2006
Deadline Note:
For Minneapolis/St. Paul programs the deadline is: July 15 for Health in the Community applications; and January 15, July 15 and October 15 for Education in the Community and STAR applications.
HeartRescue (National program) requests are due by October 15.
For applications outside the Minneapolis/St. Paul area, applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. These committees generally make decisions concerning applications within ninety days of receipt.
SYNOPSIS:

Support is provided in three focus areas: education; health; and human services/arts. In all focus areas, priority is given to programs that benefit people who are socio-economically disadvantaged.

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Program Number: 09463
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Africa, Sub-Saharan: Full Grants
Contact: Jermaine Jones
Tel: 212-984-5341
Email: jjones@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_regions_countries.php?id=1
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:

Full grants are awarded to U.S. citizens for graduate study in countries of Sub-Saharan Africa. In general, study may be done in any field, with restrictions, preferences, and special opportunities in some countries.

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Program Number: 09403
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--East Asia/Pacific Area--Full Grants
Contact: Jonathan Akeley, Program Manager
Tel: 212-984-5487
Email: jakeley@iie.ord
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/program_regions_countries.php?id=2
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:

The sponsor provides full grants to U.S. citizens for graduate study in countries of the Pacific Area. In general, study may be done in any field, with restrictions, preferences, and special opportunities in some countries.

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Program Number: 09151
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Sponsor: American Dental Association
Title: Minority Dental Student Scholarship
Contact:
Tel: 312-440-2547
Email: adaf@ada.org
Full Program: http://www.adafoundation.org/ada/prod/adaf/prog_scholarship_prog.asp
Deadlines: 10/16/2006
SYNOPSIS:

Scholarships are provided to minority dental students to use toward tuition and fees for the second year of dental school. Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens who are accepted by accredited dental schools in the U.S.; demonstrate financial need; and are Native American, African-American, or Hispanic. The maximum award is $2,500.

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Program Number: 07978
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Taiwan: Internships
Contact: Jonathan Akeley
Tel: 212-984-5487
Email: jakeley@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/program_country.html?id=103
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:

Two internships in Taiwan are provided for those who have a master's degree or are currently enrolled in a graduate program. Applicants should be interested in either: any aspect of the media, including newspaper and other aspects of mass media and multimedia; or international education, cross-cultural counseling or TESL.

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Program Number: 07958
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Belgium & Luxembourg: Teaching Assistantships in English
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=12
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:

Support is provided for U.S. citizens to assist in teaching English conversation to students in Belgian or Luxembourger universities. Preference is given to candidates who plan careers in teaching the French, German, or Dutch language.

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Program Number: 07714
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Sponsor: Canadian Embassy
Title: Canadian Studies Faculty Enrichment Program (Course Development)
Contact:
Tel: 202-682-7727
Email: academicrelations@canadianembassy.org
Full Program: http://www.canadianembassy.org/education/grantguide-en.asp
Deadlines: 10/31/2006
SYNOPSIS:

Support of $6,000 is provided for full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty members at U.S. universities to develop courses with substantial Canadian content.

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Program Number: 06002
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Sponsor: Directorate for Education and Human Resources/NSF
Title: Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Program (LSAMP)
Contact: A. James Hicks, Program Director
Tel: 703-292-8640
Email: ahicks@nsf.gov
Full Program: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06552/nsf06552.htm
Deadlines: 10/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:

The sponsor supports sustained and comprehensive approaches that facilitate achievement of the long-term goal of increasing the number of students who earn doctorates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, particularly those from populations underrepresented in STEM fields.

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Program Number: 04819
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Sponsor: Office of Rural Health Policy/HRSA/DHHS
Title: Rural Health Care Services Outreach Grant Program
Contact: Inge Cooper, Grants Management Specialist
Tel: 301-594-4236
Email: ICooper@hrsa.gov
Full Program: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=10326&mode=VIEW
Deadlines: 10/18/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports projects that develop new and innovative health care delivery systems in rural communities that lack essential health care services.

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Program Number: 04329
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Sponsor: Drown (Joseph) Foundation
Title: Grants Program
Contact: Stacey Rossley, Program Administrator
Tel: 310-277-4488
Email: staff@jdrown.org
Full Program: http://www.jdrown.org/funding/index.html
Deadlines: 10/15/2006,1/15/2007,4/15/2007,7/15/2007
Deadline Note:
Deadlines are as follows: January 15 for March meetings; April 15 for June meetings; July 15 for September meetings; and October 15 for December meetings.
SYNOPSIS:

Support is provided in the areas of education, medical and scientific research, community, health and social services and, to a lesser degree, the arts and humanities. Tax-exempt organizations, primarily in the state of California, are eligible. Grants are for one year.

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Program Number: 03013
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Sponsor: National Institute on Aging/NIH/DHHS
Title: Academic Research Enhancement Award
Contact: Linda Stecklein, NIH AREA Coordinator
Tel: 301-402-7989
Email: stecklel@od.nih.gov
Full Program: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-042.html
Deadlines: 1/2/2006,2/25/2006,5/1/2006,6/25/2006,9/1/2006,10/25/2006,1/2/2007,2/25/2007,5/1/2007,6/25/2007,9/1/2007,10/25/2007,1/2/2008,2/25/2008,5/1/2008,6/25/2008,9/1/2008,10/25/2008,1/2/2009
Deadline Note:
Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov on or after December 19, 2005. The deadlines for receipt of standard AREA applications are: February 25, June 25 and October 25 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related AREA applications are: January 2, May 1, and September 1 annually. This program will expire on January 3, 2009.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsors provide support to stimulate research in educational institutions that provide baccalaureate or advanced training for a significant number of the nation's research scientists but that have not been major recipients of National Institutes of Health support. The R15 award mechanism will be used.

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Program Number: 02776
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Sponsor: Department of State
Title: Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program
Contact:
Tel: 800-726-0479
Email: fulbright@grad.usda.gov
Website: http://www.fulbrightexchanges.org/
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightexchanges.org/base/apply.asp
Deadlines: 10/16/2006
SYNOPSIS:

Awards enable U.S. teachers and administrators from the elementary through the post-secondary levels to exchange positions with foreign educators for up to one academic year. Participants must obtain a paid leave of absence from their home institution. Grants may include full or partial travel grants and cost of living supplements depending on the country.

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Program Number: 02740
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Sponsor: American Political Science Association
Title: Minority Fellows Program
Contact:
Tel: 202-483-2512
Email: apsa@apsanet.org
Website: http://www.apsanet.org/imgtest/Minority%20Application%2006.pdf
Full Program: http://www.apsanet.org/section_427.cfm
Deadlines: 10/25/2006
SYNOPSIS:

The sponsor awards fellowships of $4,000 each to support minority students pursuing doctoral degrees in political science in order to increase the number of minority Ph.D.s in this field.

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Program Number: 02522
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Sponsor: Bosch (Robert) Foundation
Title: Fellowship Program
Contact:
Tel: 212-497-3500
Email: info@cdsintl.org
Full Program: http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/bosch.htm
Deadlines: 10/16/2006
SYNOPSIS:

The sponsor provides funding for young American professionals to participate in an intensive work and study program in Germany and provides them with a comprehensive overview of the political, economic, and cultural environment of Germany and Europe. Eligible applicants are U.S. citizens holding graduate degrees and having professional experience in business administration, economics, journalism or mass communications,
law, political science or public affairs/public policy.

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Program Number: 02374
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Sponsor: Smithsonian Institution
Title: Minority Internships
Contact:
Tel: 202-275-0655
Email: siofg@si.edu
Full Program: http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/MIP/MIPapp.htm
Deadlines: 2/1/2006,10/15/2006
Deadline Note:
The February 1 deadline is for Summer (starting June 1)internships, and for Fall (starting October 1) internships, and the October 15 deadline is for Spring (starting February 1) internships.
SYNOPSIS:

Internships are available to minority undergraduate and graduate students who are underrepresented in Smithsonian scholarly programs, to pursue research conducted at the institution. Awards provide stipends of $400 per week for ten weeks.

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Program Number: 02205
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Sponsor: Albright (W.F.) Institute of Archaeological Research Jerusalem
Title: George A. Barton Fellowship
Contact: Dr. Joan R. Branham, Chair
Tel: 401-865-1789
Email: jbranham@providence.edu
Website: http://www.aiar.org/docs/Albright_Regular_Application.pdf
Full Program: http://www.aiar.org/fellowships.html
Deadlines: 10/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers a $7,000 award to pre-doctoral students and recent Ph.D. recipients.

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Program Number: 01404
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Sponsor: Special Libraries Association
Title: Affirmative Action Scholarship Program
Contact:
Tel: 703-647-4900
Email: sla@sla.org
Full Program: http://www.sla.org/content/learn/scholarship/sch-index/index.cfm
Deadlines: 10/31/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for graduate study in librarianship leading to a master's degree at a recognized school of library or information science. One $6,000 scholarship is available each year.

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Program Number: 01253
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Germany: Teaching Assistantships
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=41
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:

Teaching assistantships are available to U.S. citizens to help teach the English language and American studies to German high school students. There is strong preference for students of German preparing for careers in teaching German, with a B.A. at the beginning of the grant. Students in other fields will be considered if they have adequate German ability.

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Program Number: 01143
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Korea: English Teaching Assistantships in Secondary Schools
Contact: Jonathan Akeley
Tel: 212-984-5487
Email: jakeley@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=60
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:

Support is provided for U.S. citizens to assist in teaching conversational English to Korean high school students.

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Program Number: 00973
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: France: French Government Teaching Assistantships in English
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=38#gov
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted between May 1 and October 20. Recommended candidates will be required to submit a French Government application which will be sent to them by the end of January 2007.
SYNOPSIS:

Up to fifty assistantships are available to U.S. citizens to assist in teaching English in French institutions
.

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Program Number: 00904
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Sponsor: Shubert Foundation, Inc.
Title: General Grants Program
Contact:
Tel: 212-944-3777
Full Program: http://www.shubertfoundation.org/grantprograms/default.asp
Deadlines: 10/17/2006,12/1/2006
Deadline Note:
October 17, 2006 is the deadline for all dance, arts-related, education and human services applications. December 1, 2006 is the deadline for theater applications.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to non-for-profit, professional resident theatre and dance companies in the United States.

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Program Number: 00725
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Sponsor: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality/DHHS
Title: Small Grant Program for Conference Support
Contact: Ruth Ann Hadley
Tel: 301-427-1391
Email: rhadley@ahrq.gov
Full Program: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-074.html
Deadlines: 12/20/2005,2/20/2006,4/20/2006,6/20/2006,8/20/2006,10/20/2006,12/20/2006,2/20/2007,4/20/2007,6/20/2007,8/20/2007,10/20/2007,12/20/2007,2/20/2008,4/20/2008,6/20/2008,8/20/2008,10/20/2008
Deadline Note:
Applications may be submitted through Grants.gov on or after November 21, 205. This program will expire on October 21, 2008.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports conferences related to health services research through its Small Conference Grant Program, in order to further the sponsor's mission of improving the quality, safety, efficiency and effectiveness of health care for all Americans. This PAR will use the R13 conference grant award mechanism.

ENERGY

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Program Number: 89054
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Sponsor: VolkswagenStiftung Foundation
Title: Innovative Methods for the Manufacturing of Multifunctional Surfaces
Contact: Dr. Franz Dettenwanger
Tel: 49 (0)511 8381-217
Email: dettenwanger@volkswagenstiftung.de
Full Program: http://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/foerderung/impulse/oberflaechen.html?L=1
Deadlines: 10/31/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for research on problems for next generation, hybrid manufacturing systems focusing on the functionalization
of surfaces.

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Program Number: 88799
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Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases/NIH/DHHS
Title: RFA-RM-06-010--Using Metabolomics to Investigate Biological Pathways and Networks (R01)
Contact: Arthur L. Castle, Ph.D.
Tel: 301-594-7719
Email: ac186u@nih.gov
Full Program: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-06-010.html
Deadlines: 9/22/2006,10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is September 22, 2006. The deadline for receipt of full applications is October 20, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers support for the use of innovative metabolomics technologies to establish methods and model systems for advancing the understanding of biological pathways and networks; their temporal and spatial resolution; and their regulation in health and disease states. This RFA is developed as a Roadmap Initiative. All NIH Institutes and Centers participate in Roadmap Initiatives. This program will use the NIH R01 award mechanism.

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Program Number: 88184
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Sponsor: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research/NIH/DHHS
Title: RFA-DE-07-006--New Models of Pain Relevant to the Trigeminal System (R01)
Contact: John W. Kusian, Ph.D.
Tel: 301-594-7984
Email: kusianj@mail.nih.gov
Full Program: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DE-07-006.html
Deadlines: 10/23/2006,11/21/2006
Deadline Note:
The deadline for receipt of optional letters of intent is October 23, 2006. The deadline for receipt of full applications is November 21, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers support for research on chronic orofacial pain disorders that will provide insights into the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying these conditions and the biological mechanisms underlying analgesic treatments of these disorders. This program will use the NIH R01 award mechanism.

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Program Number: 75235
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Sponsor: American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Title: AAPM Award for Achievement in Medical Physics
Contact: Nacy J. Vazquez, Programs Manager
Tel: 301-209-3390
Email: nvazquez@aapm.org
Website: http://www.aapm.org
Deadlines: 10/16/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides an award to recognize members of its organization whose careers have been notable based on their outstanding achievements.

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Program Number: 74671
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Sponsor: American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Title: AAPM Medical Physics Travel Grant
Contact: Nancy J. Vazquez, Programs Manager
Tel: 301-209-3350
Email: nvazquez@aapm.org
Website: http://www.aapm.org
Deadlines: 10/16/2006
SYNOPSIS:
An award is made to a member of the sponsor's organization for travel to a foreign country of the recipient's choice.

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Program Number: 74669
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Sponsor: American Association of Physicists in Medicine
Title: AAPM-IPEM Medical Physics Travel Grant
Contact: Nancy J. Vazquez, Programs Manager
Tel: 301-209-3390
Email: nvazquez@aapm.org
Website: http://www.aapm.org
Deadlines: 10/16/2006
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to a member of the sponsor's organization to promote communications and professional partnerships between US members and Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine (IPEM) members from the United Kingdom.

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Program Number: 58429
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Western Hemisphere--Full Grants
Contact: Jody Dudderar
Tel: 212-984-5565
Email: jdudderar@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_regions_countries.php?id=5
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides full grants to U.S. citizens for graduate study in countries in the Western Hemisphere. In general, study may be done in any field, with restrictions, preferences, and special opportunities in some countries. Applicants for unlisted countries and possessions/territories will be considered on a case-by-case basis, for dissertation research only.

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Program Number: 07714
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Sponsor: Canadian Embassy
Title: Canadian Studies Faculty Enrichment Program (Course Development)
Contact:
Tel: 202-682-7727
Email: academicrelations@canadianembassy.org
Full Program: http://www.canadianembassy.org/education/grantguide-en.asp
Deadlines: 10/31/2006
SYNOPSIS:

Support of $6,000 is provided for full-time, tenured or tenure-track faculty members at U.S. universities to develop courses with substantial Canadian content.

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Program Number: 03024
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Sponsor: Scoville (Herbert) Peace Fellowship
Title: Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
Contact: Paul Revsine, Program Director
Tel: 202-543-4100 x124
Email: scoville@clw.org
Full Program: http://www.clw.org/scoville/
Deadlines: 10/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:

The sponsor awards six- to nine-month fellowships of $1,900 per month to provide college graduates with the opportunity to work in Washington D.C. with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues.

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Program Number: 03013
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Sponsor: National Institute on Aging/NIH/DHHS
Title: Academic Research Enhancement Award
Contact: Linda Stecklein, NIH AREA Coordinator
Tel: 301-402-7989
Email: stecklel@od.nih.gov
Full Program: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-042.html
Deadlines: 1/2/2006,2/25/2006,5/1/2006,6/25/2006,9/1/2006,10/25/2006,1/2/2007,2/25/2007,5/1/2007,6/25/2007,9/1/2007,10/25/2007,1/2/2008,2/25/2008,5/1/2008,6/25/2008,9/1/2008,10/25/2008,1/2/2009
Deadline Note:
Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov on or after December 19, 2005. The deadlines for receipt of standard AREA applications are: February 25, June 25 and October 25 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related AREA applications are: January 2, May 1, and September 1 annually. This program will expire on January 3, 2009.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsors provide support to stimulate research in educational institutions that provide baccalaureate or advanced training for a significant number of the nation's research scientists but that have not been major recipients of National Institutes of Health support. The R15 award mechanism will be used.

ENGINEERING

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Program Number: 89687
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Sponsor: Environmental Protection Agency
Title: Targeted Watersheds Grant Program: Request for Proposals for Capacity Building Projects
Contact: Erin Collard
Tel: 202-566-2655
Email: initiative.watershed@epa.gov.
Website: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=10612&mode=VIEW
Full Program: http://www.epa.gov/twg/06cap_proposal.html
Deadlines: 10/16/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is soliciting proposals from entities to provide capacity building, training, and education services to watershed organizations. The sponsor is requesting capacity building proposals with either a national scope or with a specific geographic scope.

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Program Number: 89643
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Sponsor: U.S. Agency for International Development
Title: Humanitarian Response in Sudan
Contact: Jennifer Mayer
Tel: 202-712-4434
Email: jmayer@usaid.gov
Website: http://www.grants.gov/search/synopsis.do
Deadlines: 10/16/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is seeking applications from qualified organizations to assist them in meeting the immediate humanitarian needs of conflict- and natural disaster-affected populations in Sudan, excluding the three states of Darfur.

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Program Number: 89336
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Sponsor: National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance
Title: Sustainable Vision Grants
Contact:
Tel: 413-587-2172
Email: info@nciia.org
Full Program: http://www.nciia.org/g_sustainable.html#how
Deadlines: 10/27/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers support for exploratory grants which will support the creation of new US and international initiatives and will help define transferable and replicable models for effective and sustainable technology entrepreneurship. Sustainable Vision grants will range in size from $10,000 to $50,000.

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Program Number: 89141
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Sponsor: Transportation Research Board
Title: National Cooperative Highway Research Program--Synthesis of Highway Practice 38-12: Alternative Contracting Methods to Facilitate Faster Construction and Reconstruction
Contact: Jon Williams
Tel: 202-334-3245
Email: jwilliams@nas.edu
Website: http://www4.nas.edu/trb/synthsis.nsf/All+Projects/Synthesis+38-12
Full Program: http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=6373
Deadlines: 10/18/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor has issued a solicitation for consultant letters of interest to produce a synthesis that will summarize the current state of practice for alternative highway construction contracting techniques.

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Program Number: 89092
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Sponsor: Transportation Research Board
Title: National Cooperative Highway Research Program--Synthesis of Highway Practice 38-04: State Highway Cost Allocation Studies
Contact: Jon Williams
Tel: 202-334-3245
Email: jwilliams@nas.edu
Full Program: http://www.trb.org/news/blurb_detail.asp?id=6372
Deadlines: 10/17/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor has issued a solicitation for consultant letters of interest to produce a synthesis that will review and compare the highway cost allocation methods used by various states.

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Program Number: 89054
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Sponsor: VolkswagenStiftung Foundation
Title: Innovative Methods for the Manufacturing of Multifunctional Surfaces
Contact: Dr. Franz Dettenwanger
Tel: 49 (0)511 8381-217
Email: dettenwanger@volkswagenstiftung.de
Full Program: http://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/foerderung/impulse/oberflaechen.html?L=1
Deadlines: 10/31/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for research on problems for next generation, hybrid manufacturing systems focusing on the functionalization
of surfaces.

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Program Number: 88760
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Sponsor: University of Michigan
Title: Fellowship Program: Jews and the City
Contact: Anita Norich
Tel: 734-763-9047
Email: JudaicStudies@umich.edu
Website: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/UofM/Content/judaic/document/Application%20for%20Fellowship.pdf
Full Program: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic/judaic_detail/0,2495,10301%5Farticle%5F45357,00.html
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides fellowships for scholars working in any period or discipline related to the topic: Jews and the City.

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Program Number: 82174
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Sponsor: Directorate for Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering/NSF
Title: Information and Intelligent Systems: Advancing Human-Centered Computing, Information Integration and Informatics, and Robust Intelligence
Contact: Lawrnece E. Brandt, Program Director
Tel: 703-292-8930
Email: lbrandt@nsf.gov
Full Program: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06572/nsf06572.htm
Deadlines: 10/19/2006,11/2/2006,12/6/2006
Deadline Note:
Large Projects are due October 19, 2006. Medium Projects are due November 2, 2006. Small Projects are due December 6, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor intends to fund science and engineering research and education projects that develop new knowledge in the following three core technical areas: Human-Centered Computing (HCC); Information Integration and Informatics (III); and Robust Intelligence (RI).

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Program Number: 81570
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Sponsor: Directorate for Social, Behavorial and Economic Sciences/NSF
Title: Partnerships for International Research and Education
Contact: Edward O. Murdy, Senior Program Manager
Tel: 703-292-7222
Email: emurdy@nsf.gov
Full Program: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06589/nsf06589.htm
Deadlines: 10/23/2006
Deadline Note:
Preliminary Proposals are due October 23, 2006. Full proposals will be invited.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides funding to enable U.S. institutions to establish collaborative relationships with international groups or institutions in order to engender new knowledge and discoveries at the frontier and to promote the development of a globally-engaged, U.S. scientific and engineering workforce.

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Program Number: 79561
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--France: Ecole Normale Superiere-Cachan Award
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=38
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for graduate study in France by U.S. citizens at the Ecole normale superiere-Cachan in the following fields: hard sciences; engineering; social sciences and humanities. The program duration is six to twelve months.

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Program Number: 78960
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Sponsor: Science Foundation Ireland
Title: The President of Ireland Young Researcher Award
Contact:
Tel:
Email: info@sfi.ie
Website: http://www.sfi.ie
Full Program: http://www.sfi.ie/content/content.asp?section_id=516&language_id=1
Deadlines: 10/18/2006
Deadline Note:
A potential candidate for the Award can contact any Irish Research Body and request consideration by the institution to be one of their nominees. It is up to the Research Body to determine how it will select exceptional candidates. Each candidate can only be nominated by one Research Body.
SYNOPSIS:
The President of Ireland Young Researcher Award is a prestigious award for young researchers from around the world (including Ireland) who will carry out their research in third level institutions in Ireland. The award recognizes outstanding engineers and scientists who, early in their careers, have already demonstrated or show exceptional potential for leadership at the frontiers of knowledge. Five year awards with grants normally ranging up to €1 million direct costs are available.

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Program Number: 75845
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Programs--Sweden: Fulbright Full Grants
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/program_country.html?id=100
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports ten full grants for any clearly-defined project requiring a student's presence in Sweden.

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Program Number: 75840
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Programs--Mexico: Binational Business Grants
Contact: Jody Dudderar
Tel: 212-984-5565
Email: jdudderar@iie.org
Website: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/applynow.php
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_country.php?id=70
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to enhance the knowledge, expertise and understanding of post-NAFTA Mexico for U.S. graduates in business, law or engineering.

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Program Number: 72070
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Sponsor: Humboldt (Alexander von) Foundation
Title: TransCoop Program: Transatlantic Cooperation in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, and Economics
Contact:
Tel: 202-783-1907
Email: avh@verizon.net
Full Program: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/stip_aus/transcoop.htm
Deadlines: 10/31/2006
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for transatlantic research cooperation among German, American, and/or Canadian scholars (Ph.D. required) in the humanities, social sciences, economics, and law. The sponsor provides EUR 45,000 (currently, about US$ 59,000) over a three-year period.

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Program Number: 58430
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--European and Eurasian Countries--Full Grants
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://www.fulbrightonline.org/us/program_regions_countries.php?id=3
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides full grants to U.S. citizens for graduate study in Europe and Eurasia. Applicants, including graduating seniors, are encouraged to consider opportunities in countries which traditionally do not attract large numbers of applicants: Albania, Belarus, Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, and Slovenia.

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Program Number: 15690
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Sponsor: Environmental Protection Agency
Title: Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
Contact: Sheila Lewis, Senior Program Analyst
Tel: 202-564-0152
Email: lewis.sheila@epa.gov
Website: http://www.epa.gov/compliance/resources/publications/ej/grants/rfa-sg-grant-6-13-06.pdf
Full Program: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?oppId=10091&mode=VIEW
Deadlines: 10/23/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor is soliciting applications from eligible affected local community-based organizations in order for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to provide financial assistance to those organizations through the Environmental Justice Small Grants (EJSG) Program. The EJSG Program is a multi-statute program designed to help communities understand and address their exposure to multiple environmental harms and risks.

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Program Number: 06002
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Sponsor: Directorate for Education and Human Resources/NSF
Title: Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation Program (LSAMP)
Contact: A. James Hicks, Program Director
Tel: 703-292-8640
Email: ahicks@nsf.gov
Full Program: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06552/nsf06552.htm
Deadlines: 10/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:

The sponsor supports sustained and comprehensive approaches that facilitate achievement of the long-term goal of increasing the number of students who earn doctorates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields, particularly those from populations underrepresented in STEM fields.

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Program Number: 05369
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Sponsor: American Physical Society
Title: Outstanding Doctoral Thesis Research in Beam Physics Award
Contact: Charles Brau
Tel: 615-322-2559
Email: charles.a.brau@vanderbilt.edu
Full Program: http://www.aps.org/praw/dissbeam/index.cfm
Deadlines: 10/17/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers an award to recognize outstanding doctoral thesis research in beam physics and engineering.

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Program Number: 03024
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Sponsor: Scoville (Herbert) Peace Fellowship
Title: Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship
Contact: Paul Revsine, Program Director
Tel: 202-543-4100 x124
Email: scoville@clw.org
Full Program: http://www.clw.org/scoville/
Deadlines: 10/15/2006
SYNOPSIS:

The sponsor awards six- to nine-month fellowships of $1,900 per month to provide college graduates with the opportunity to work in Washington D.C. with nonprofit, public-interest organizations addressing peace and security issues.

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Program Number: 03013
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Sponsor: National Institute on Aging/NIH/DHHS
Title: Academic Research Enhancement Award
Contact: Linda Stecklein, NIH AREA Coordinator
Tel: 301-402-7989
Email: stecklel@od.nih.gov
Full Program: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-042.html
Deadlines: 1/2/2006,2/25/2006,5/1/2006,6/25/2006,9/1/2006,10/25/2006,1/2/2007,2/25/2007,5/1/2007,6/25/2007,9/1/2007,10/25/2007,1/2/2008,2/25/2008,5/1/2008,6/25/2008,9/1/2008,10/25/2008,1/2/2009
Deadline Note:
Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov on or after December 19, 2005. The deadlines for receipt of standard AREA applications are: February 25, June 25 and October 25 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related AREA applications are: January 2, May 1, and September 1 annually. This program will expire on January 3, 2009.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsors provide support to stimulate research in educational institutions that provide baccalaureate or advanced training for a significant number of the nation's research scientists but that have not been major recipients of National Institutes of Health support. The R15 award mechanism will be used.

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Program Number: 01897
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Sponsor: Directorate for Social, Behavorial and Economic Sciences/NSF
Title: Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
Contact:
Tel:
Full Program: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2005/nsf05574/nsf05574.htm
Deadlines: 7/15/2006,8/1/2006,8/15/2006,8/16/2006,8/18/2006,10/15/2006,1/1/2007,1/15/2007,1/18/2007,2/1/2007,2/9/2007,2/15/2007
Deadline Note:
The deadline dates are as follows: Janaury 1--Cultural Anthropology; January 15--Political Science; Linguistics; Perception, Action, and Cognition; Law and Social Science; January 18--Economics; February 1--Science and Technology Studies; Societal Dimension of Engineering Science and Technology; February 9--Physical Anthropology; February 15--Geography and Regional Science; Sociology; July 15--Perception, Action, and Cognition; Linguistics; August 1--Science and Technology Studies; Cultural Anthropology; Societal Dimension of Engineering Science and Technology; August 15--Law and Social Science; August 16--Physical Anthropology; August 18--Economics: October 15: Sociology; Geography and Regional Science. Proposals for Archaeology and Decision Risk and Management are due at anytime.
SYNOPSIS:

Grants are awarded to doctoral candidates at U.S. institutions to improve the quality of dissertation research. Grants provide funds for items not normally available through the student's university. In general, grants are awarded for up to twenty four months.

HUMANITIES

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Program Number: 88760
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Sponsor: University of Michigan
Title: Fellowship Program: Jews and the City
Contact: Anita Norich
Tel: 734-763-9047
Email: JudaicStudies@umich.edu
Website: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/UofM/Content/judaic/document/Application%20for%20Fellowship.pdf
Full Program: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/judaic/judaic_detail/0,2495,10301%5Farticle%5F45357,00.html
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides fellowships for scholars working in any period or discipline related to the topic: Jews and the City.

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Program Number: 88024
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Grants--Germany: Beginning Professional Journalism Awards
Contact: Valerie Hymas
Tel: 212-984-5326
Email: vhymas@iie.org
Website: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html
Full Program: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/program_country.html?id=41
Deadlines: 10/20/2006
Deadline Note:
Applications are accepted electronically between May 1 and October 20. The deadline for hard copy applications and all support documents is October 23, 2006.
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides awards to beginning professional journalists or recent graduates in journalism or related fields at an institution in Germany. The duration of the award is ten months. German proficiency is required.

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Program Number: 87812
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Sponsor: Institute of International Education
Title: Fulbright Programs