OPPORTUNITY FUNDING ALERT

REMINDER - Deadline April 1, 2008 for ACS Grants for New Faculty
Florida Atlantic University was recently awarded an American Cancer Society Institutional Research Grant (ACS IRG). This grant provides seed money for new faculty pursuing cancer-related research. The seed grants are for $30,000. In order to be eligible for a seed grant, the faculty member must hold the title of Assistant Professor or Research Assistant Professor or equivalent, and has not received a national competitive research grant for their cancer-related research.

Applications for seed grants are due April 1, 2008. The grant application should contain the following sections: (1) Specific Aims, (2) Background and Significance, (3) Experimental Design, (4) References, and (5) Budget. Parts (1)-(3) should be no longer then 10 pages, including figures and tables, using single spacing and 11 point Arial font. Part (5) should be one page. No appendix materials are to be included.

Questions about the grant application process should be directed to Dr. Gregg B. Fields, Professor and Chair, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, 301A Physical Sciences Building, Boca Raton, FL 33431. Tel: 561-297-2093; E-mail: (fieldsg@fau.edu), (www.science.fau.edu/chemistry/fields.htm). Applications should be submitted electronically as PDF files to Ms. Evelyn Hall (ehall@fau.edu) or Ms. Jennie Soberon (jsoberon@fau.edu). Following the review of proposals, it is anticipated that grants will be awarded with a May 1st, 2008 start date.

Burroughs Wellcome Fund - "Career Awards at the Scientific Interface"
These awards provide bridging Support for Physical/computational Scientists entering biology. Application Deadline for 2009 Award Series: April 15, 2008. Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) are intended to foster the early career development of postdoctoral scientists with backgrounds in the physical/ computational sciences whose work addresses biological questions and who are dedicated to pursuing a career in academic research. The awards provide up to $500,000 in support over five years to bridge advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years of a future faculty appointment, presumably at a different institution. Candidates should hold a Ph.D. in the fields of mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, statistics, or engineering. Go to: http://www.bwfund.org/programs/interfaces/2009%20CASI%20brochure.pdf

Staples Foundation for Learning - Support for Education and Job Skills Programs
The mission of the Staples Foundation for Learning, Inc. is "to teach, train, and inspire." The foundation contributes funds to national and local charities that provide educational opportunities and job skills for all people, with a special emphasis on disadvantaged youth. Deadline: March 14, 2008; and June 16, 2008. Go to: http://www.staplesfoundation.org/

The Lawrence Foundation
The foundation is focused on making grants (program and operating) to support environmental, education, health, human services and other causes although its interests are fairly diverse and may lead into other areas on an occasional basis. Grants are awarded twice a year. Grant applications may be made by any organization that wishes to be considered for a grant and meets grant guidelines. Grant applications are due either April 30, 2008 or October 31, 2008. Go to: http://www.thelawrencefoundation.org

Biogeochemistry of Wetlands Short Course in Gainesville - June 23-26, 2008
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL The objective of this course is to provide exclusive training to professionals on basic concepts involved in biogeochemical cycling of nutrients and other contaminants in wetlands, as related to soil, water, and air quality. Who should attend? Participants interested in or actively involved in wetland management, water quality, restoration, and constructed wetlands. Each course topic involves basic concepts and its application and usefulness in addressing environmental ecological significance to wetland restoration, water quality, and other ecological functions. For each topic case studies from southeastern region will be used. Topics are: introduction, wetland community types, hydrologic processes, phyico-chemical characteristics of wetland soils, oxidation-reduction potential (redox potential), gas exchange between soil-plant-water system, organic matter decomposition and accretion, nitrogen processing capacity of wetlands, phosphorus assimilation capacity of wetlands, sulfur cycle-importance in coastal marshes and freshwater wetlands, metals, toxic organic compounds, transport processes, biogeochemical indicators for wetland assessment, field and laboratory demonstrations. Early registration deadline is April 1, 2008. Go to: http://www.conference.ifas.ufl.edu/soils/wetland082/

Grant Writing Class - June 19-20, 2008
Hosted by Coconut Creek Police Department at the Rowe Community Center, 900 NW 43th Avenue, Coconut Creek, FL 33066. Participants will learn how to write review winning proposals including: The essential components of a grant proposal package; How to customize a proposal to match a grant maker's interest; How to initially approach a funder; The differences between government and foundation proposals; How to report on a grant's progress and impact; How to develop working relationships with grant makers; What to do if your proposal is denied (don't give up!); The behind-the-scenes decisions that determine proposal acceptance and denial. Participants will also learn how to find and track relevant grant opportunities: Where to find foundation grant programs that can help you accomplish your goals; Where to find federal and state grant makers that meet your needs; Where to find corporate giving programs whose giving goals match your funding needs; How to stay on top of your targeted opportunities. Contact: Cathy Rittenhouse, Grant Writing USA, Customer Care, 800.814.8191, e-mail cathy@grantwritingusa.com or, Go to: http://grantwritingusa.com/events/write/ccfl0608.html

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Created March  2008 by Dianne Parkerson