OPPORTUNITY FUNDING ALERT

Notice - NEH Summer Stipends

Anthropology
Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research - Fellowships
Archaeology
American Council of Learned Societies - East and Southeast Asian Archaeology and Early History
Bioengineering Research
NIH - Bioengineering Research Grants
Breast Cancer Research
National Cancer Institute - Biology of Estrogen Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer in Various Racial and Ethnic Groups
Deafness Research
Deafness Research Foundation – Hearing and Balance Science Research
Healthcare Research
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Transforming Primary Care Practice
Jazz
French-American Jazz Exchange – Collaborative Projects
Language
Blakemore Foundation - Short-Term Grants for Advanced Asian Language Study
Library Resources
American Library Association – Library Resource Grants
New Americans
Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
NOAA Sea Grant Fellowships
Dept. of Commerce – Three NOAA Fellowships
Seminars Abroad
Fulbright-Hayes Seminars Abroad Program
Tobacco Research
Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program
Of Interest
IRBNet Training Workshops on the Boca Campus - Aug. 25 & Aug 27, 2009
Grant Writing USA Offers Training

Anthropology

Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research - Fellowships
Through the Hunt postdoctoral fellowships, the Foundation supports basic research in anthropology that furthers understanding of humanity's cultural and biological origins, development, and variation. The Foundation supports research that demonstrates a clear link anthropological theory and debates, and promises to make a solid contribution to advance these ideas. Fellowships provide $40,000 of financial support for one year. Applicants requesting shorter time periods will receive a pro-rated award as appropriate. A maximum of eight fellowships are awarded annually. Deadline: Nov. 1, 2009 or May 1, 2010. Go to: http://www.wennergren.org/programs/programs_show.htm?doc_id=368531&attrib_id=13233.

Archaeology

American Council of Learned Societies - East and Southeast Asian Archaeology and Early History
The ACLS offers grants to individuals in the archaeology and early history of East and Southeast Asia for study of the peoples and cultures of early East and Southeast Asia (Brunei, Burma/Myanmar, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Mongolia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam). Proposals may cover prehistoric or historical periods, but must focus on research or training that involves excavations and/or excavated materials. Applicants must be residents of the US or Canada and have their primary professional affiliation at an institution in this region. Applicants must hold their Ph.D. degree in a relevant discipline such as archaeology, anthropology, art history, literature, or history. Linguistic ability sufficient to conduct the work proposed is required. Priority will be given to scholars early in their careers. Deadline: Nov. 13, 2009.Go to: http://www.acls.org/grants/Default.aspx?id=522

Bioengineering Research

NIH - Bioengineering Research Grants Deadline Extended
The proposal deadline is now extended to Jan. 8, 2010. These Bioengineering Research Grants (BRGs) are for basic and applied multi-disciplinary research that addresses important biological, bioengineering or medical research problems. The BRGs support multi-disciplinary research performed in a single laboratory or by a small number of investigators that applies an integrative, systems approach to develop knowledge and/or methods to prevent, detect, diagnose, or treat disease or to understand health and behavior. A BRG application may propose hypothesis-driven, discovery-driven, developmental, or design-directed research. Deadline: Jan. 8, 2010. Go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-279.html

Breast Cancer Research

National Cancer Institute - The Biology of Estrogen Receptor-Negative Breast Cancer in Various Racial and Ethnic Groups
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA RFA-CA-09-026; CFDANo. 93.396) is to promote the systematic study of the biology of ER-negative (ER -) human breast cancers, the characterization of their molecular features, and the signaling pathways and networks that support their growth, as well as to identify differences in the biology of ER-negative breast tumors among racial and ethnic groups. The information will be crucial in developing early detection and intervention strategies. This FOA solicits applications from collaborative teams of interdisciplinary investigators focused on characterizing the biologic drivers, including genetic, epigenetic, molecular, and cellular factors, of ER-negative human breast cancer development and progression. Deadlines: Letters of Intent: Dec. 5, 2009; Proposal: Jan.5, 2010. Go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-09-026.html

Deafness Research

Deafness Research Foundation – Hearing and Balance Science Research
The Deafness Research Foundation (DRF) requests applications from researchers dedicated to exploring new avenues of hearing and balance science. All proposals related to research in hearing and balance, both basic and applied clinical, will be considered. Priority is given to new investigators in the field of hearing and balance and to projects that are likely to open new lines of inquiry. New and innovative projects developed by established scientists will also be considered. Applicants should hold an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degrees as well as a faculty or postdoctoral appointment. The grant provides up to $25,000 per year for one to two years for each research project. Deadline: Dec. 1, 2009. Go to: http://www.drf.org/research+grants

Healthcare Research

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality - Transforming Primary Care Practice
This opportunity (RFA-HS-10-002 CFDA 93.226) solicits grant applications from organizations that propose systematic studies of on-going, successful efforts to transform the delivery of primary care in the U.S. The patient-centered medical home (PCMH) has been proposed by a broad coalition of providers, employers, insurers and others as a model for improving primary care in the U.S., and numerous health care systems and medical groups are currently attempting to transform their primary care practices into PCMHs. These attempts go beyond incremental quality improvement activities and aim toward whole practice redesign. Deadlines: Letter of Intent: Oct. 30, 2009; Application: Nov. 18, 2009. Go to: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HS-10-002.html

Jazz

French-American Jazz Exchange - Collaborative Projects
The French-American Jazz Exchange was created by Chamber Music America, the Cultural Services of the French Embassy, and the French American Cultural Exchange to foster collaborative projects that unite French and American jazz artists. The program supports initiatives in both countries. In forming international relationships, artists are encouraged to think beyond traditional boundaries. Collaborations with musicians who champion world, electronic, contemporary classical or other genres are welcome. Projects may include, but are not limited to, composition, touring, recording, and audience-development activities. Public performance is required, with the understanding that jazz speaks to diverse populations and experiencing music together bridges differences. French and American citizens or legal residents are encouraged to apply. Grants will range up to $10,000 each. Visit the FACE Web site for information on this and other cultural funding opportunities. Deadline: Oct. 23, 2009. Go to: http://www.facecouncil.org/index.html

Language

Blakemore Foundation - Short-Term Grants for Advanced Asian Language Study
Grants will be awarded for study starting between June 2010 and May 2011. Blakemore Refresher Grants are intended to cover basic expenses at a graduate student level necessary to pursue full-time language study in Asia, including tuition or tutoring fees, plus a stipend for travel, living, and study expenses. Deadline: Dec. 30, 2009. Go to: http://www.blakemorefoundation.org/Language%20Grants/Language.htm

Library Resources

American Library Association – Library Resource Grants
The American Library Association's (ALA's) Carnegie-Whitney Grant provides grants for the preparation and publication, in print or electronically, of popular or scholarly reading lists, webliographies, indexes, and other guides to library resources that will be useful to users of all types of libraries in the United States. The grants are intended to cover preparation costs appropriate to the development of a useful product, including the cost of research, compilation, and production exclusive of printing. The project or projects must stimulate the use of library resources; have the potential appeal and usefulness to a general audience; be intended for national distribution, including being accessible online; meet a need for publication; be completed within two years; and be new or in process. Grants are awarded to individuals; local, regional, or state libraries, associations or organizations, including units, affiliates and committees of the ALA; or programs of information and library studies/science. Nov. 6, 2009. Go to: http://www.ala.org/ala/aboutala/offices/publishing/sundry/alapubawrds/carnegiewhitney.cfm

New Americans

Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
The purpose of The Paul & Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans is to provide opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. The Program is established in recognition of the contributions New Americans have made to American life and in gratitude for the opportunities the United States has afforded the donors and their family. http://www.pdsoros.org/

NOAA Sea Grant Fellowships

Dept. of Commerce – Three NOAA Fellowships
NOAA invites applications for Sea Grant Fellowships in Marine Resource Economics. Two awards are expected to be made, for up to two years for each fellowship. Of the $38,500 for a single year, $6,417 must be provided by the candidate's institute of higher education. Eligibility is restricted to PhD candidates at U.S. universities who are U.S. citizens. Proposals are due Feb 12, 2010. More information regarding NOAA-OAR-SG-2010-2001863 is available at: http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=13185

NOAA invites applications for Sea Grant Fellowships in Population Dynamics, for students who are interested in the population dynamics of living marine resources and the development and implementation of quantitative methods for assessing their status. Two awards are expected to be made, for up to three years for each fellowship. Of the $38,500 for a single year, $6,417 must be provided by the candidate's institute of higher education. Eligibility is restricted to PhD candidates at U.S. universities who are U.S. citizens. Deadline: Feb 12, 2010. More information regarding NOAA-OAR-SG-2010-2001861 is available at: http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=13186

NOAA invites application for the 2011 Knauss Sea Grant Fellowship Program, to provide educational experience in the policies and processes of the Legislative and Executive branches of the Federal government in marine and aquatic-related fields. At least 30 one-year awards are expected to be made. Every recipient will be awarded $46,000. Eligibility is restricted to students enrolled in a graduate or professional program in a marine or aquatic-related field at U.S. institutions of higher education. Deadline: Feb 19, 2010. More information regarding NOAA-OAR-SG-2011-2001833 is available at: http://apply07.grants.gov/apply/UpdateOffer?id=13189

Seminars Abroad

Fulbright-Hayes Seminars Abroad Program
The Fulbright-Hays Seminars Abroad Program provides opportunities for overseas experience. The program is open to educators and administrators with responsibilities for curriculum development in fields related to humanities, languages, and area studies. Topics and host countries of the seminars vary from year to year. All seminars are in non-western European countries. There are nine seminars being offered for Summer 2010 with 14-16 positions per seminar, subject to the availability of funds. Seminars begin as early as late May and may last until mid-August for a duration of four to six weeks. Deadline: Oct. 9, 2009. Go to: http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpssap/sapfacts.html

Supplemental Funding Opportunity

National Science Foundation - Supplemental Funding
General Supplemental Funding - In unusual circumstances, NSF will offer small amounts of supplemental funding and up to six months of additional support to assure adequate completion of the original scope of work. The grantee must submit a request for supplemental funding at least two months before funds are needed.

The Biological Sciences (BIO) Directorate offers supplemental funding to current BIO grants to establish research Assistantships for High School Students (RAHSS), in order to increase participation of women, underrepresented minority students, and those students who are persons with disabilities. Additional information can be found here: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=500035&org=DEB&from=home.

The Geosciences (GEO) Directorate does not offer supplemental funding for educational activities, but they do have a stand alone grant program called the Geoscience Education (GeoEd) Program. Grants are made for pilot projects and also to integrate geoscience research and education activities into existing Louis Stokes Alliances for Minority Participation (LSAMP), Alliances for Graduate Education and the Professoriate (AGEP), and/or Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST) projects. More information can be found here: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5505&org=ERE&sel_org=ERE&from=fund.

The Education and Human Resource Directorate (EHR) offers a grant for, “communicating research to public audiences,” as part of the Informal Science Education (ISE) program. This would be a separate grant, and the proposal is due in November. For more information, go to http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5361&org=EHR&sel_org=EHR&from=fund. If you are planning to apply for an informal science grant, you might want to take a look at the recent Academies Report, “Learning Science in Informal Environments,” which was NSF funded and has a best practices section which may have influenced the evaluation of ISE proposals. Go to: http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12190.

Tobacco Research

Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program/James & Esther King Biomedical Research Program
The intent of this grant mechanism (Florida RC1 Grant) is to provide support for promising tobacco-related disease research proposals submitted by Florida investigators to the National Institutes of Health for its 2009 Challenge Grants in Health and Science (NIH RC1). To be eligible, projects must have been highly rated by national panels of peer reviewers in the federal competition but not selected for a federal award due to budgetary constraints. The maximum award for Florida RC1 grants is $500,000 per year, not to exceed $1,000,000 over two years.

Shared Instrument Grant (SIG) - The intent of the Shared Instrument Grant mechanism is to support Florida investigators who are conducting tobacco-related research by improving access to state-of-the-art research instruments that can only be justified on a shared-use basis and for which meritorious tobacco-related research projects are described. The maximum award for Shared Instrument grants is $500,000 over a 12-month period.

Technology Transfer/Commercialization Partnership (TTCP) - The intent of the TTCP grant mechanism is to: encourage the collaboration of investigators at eligible institutions and small businesses; stimulate technology transfer activities for promising research discoveries that could lead to innovations in the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or cure of tobacco-related diseases; and strengthen a project’s economic feasibility and commercialization prospects. The maximum award for TTCP grants is $100,000 over a 12-month period.

Note: The above grant mechanisms were offered in the FY 2009-2010 Special Calls for Grant Applications. The mechanisms will change in the FY 2010-11 Calls for Grant Applications that are planned for release on or around December 1, 2009.

Call for Grant Applications - Bankhead-Coley Research Program FY 2009-2010 Special Calls

Three Special Calls for Grant Applications are being issued due to a recent decision by the Florida Legislature and Governor Crist to increase Program funding. Beginning in the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the Program will receive 2.5 percent, not to exceed $25 million, of the revenue deposited into the Health Care Trust Fund from the cigarette fee imposed by section 210.02, Florida Statutes.

The Bankhead-Coley Cancer Research Program Special Calls for Grant Applications document for the FY 2009-2010 are now available. These documents describe the Program details and application process. To access the Calls for Grant Applications documents and addendums, click on the following links:

Florida RC1 Special Call for Grant Applications
Addendum 1: Detailed Application Instructions for Florida RC1 Grant

Shared Instrument Grant (SIG) Special Call for Grant Applications
Addendum 1: Detailed Application Instructions for Florida SIG Grant

Technology Transfer/Commercialization Partnership (TTCP) Open Call for Grant Applications
Addendum 1: Detailed Application Instructions for TTCP Grant

Deadlines: For the Florida RC1 and SIG grants, the deadline is Sept. 18, 2009. Awarded grants are anticipated to begin on or around January 1, 2010. The deadline for TTCP grant applications is Jan. 29, 2010 or until all funding set aside for this mechanism is awarded. The next Call for TTCP Grant Applications is scheduled to open Feb. 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Go to: http://floridabiomed.com/funding_bc.html#callgrant

James & Esther King Biomedical Research Program FY 2009-2010 Special Call - Three Special Calls for Grant Applications are being issued due to a recent decision by the Florida Legislature and Governor Crist to increase Program funding. Beginning in the 2009-2010 fiscal year, the Program will receive 2.5 percent, not to exceed $25 million, of the revenue deposited into the Health Care Trust Fund from the cigarette fee imposed by section 210.02, Florida Statutes.

The James & Esther King Biomedical Research Program Special Calls for Grant Applications document for the FY 2009-2010 are now available. These documents describe the Program details and application process. To access the Calls for Grant Applications documents and addendums, click on the following links:

Florida RC1 Special Call for Grant Applications
Addendum 1: Detailed Application Instructions for Florida RC1 Grant

Shared Instrument Grant (SIG) Special Call for Grant Applications
Addendum 1: Detailed Application Instructions for Florida SIG Grant

Technology Transfer/Commercialization Partnership (TTCP) Open Call for Grant Applications
Addendum 1: Detailed Application Instructions for TTCP Grant

The application submission process for the competition is an internet-based process. Researchers interested in submitting an application must first register for access to the application submission system. Upon submitting a registration request, applicants will receive an e-mail with a username and password to be used on the web site to log in and complete the requested application. In order to gain access to this year's application, you will need to register for the Program regardless of whether you applied or registered in previous years. To register to access the application submission system for a grant application, click on the following link: Register to access application.

The deadline for receipt of the online grant applications for Florida RC1 and SIG grants is 5:00 P.M. EST on Friday, September 18, 2009. Applications cannot be submitted after the deadline. Awarded grants are anticipated to begin on or around January 1, 2010.

TTCP grant applications will be accepted from August 10, 2009 through 5:00 P.M. EST, Friday, January 29, 2010 or until all funding set aside for this mechanism is awarded. The next Call for TTCP Grant Applications is scheduled to open February 1, 2010. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. Notification of awards will be announced within 60 days of application submission. TTCP grant start dates will generally begin on the first day of the month following award notification.

To ensure receipt of your application, please do not wait until the last hour to submit your application. Applicants should anticipate that the volume of online activity will increase as the application deadline approaches. Go to: http://floridabiomed.com/funding_je.html#callgrant

Of Interest

IRBNet Training Workshops on the Boca Campus - Aug. 25 & Aug 27, 2009
The Department of Research Integrity has scheduled two training workshops for IRBNet next week. The training schedule is listed below and you can register online. Training Schedule for IRBNet Tuesday, August 25, 2009, 12-1 p.m. in Administration, Second Floor, Room 246, Boca Raton Campus, Thursday, August 27, 2009, 12-1 p.m. in Administration, Second Floor, Room 246, Boca Raton Campus. Register online by going to: http://www.fau.edu/research/rcs/IRBNet.php . Please contact any member of the Research Integrity unit for additional information. Tina Horton x7-2509 thorton@fau.edu; Angela Clear X7-1348 aclear@fau.edu; Elisa Gaucher X7-2318 egaucher@fau.edu.

Grant Writing USA Offers Training
This company is offering three two-day grant writing training workshops in South Florida. The first, hosted by the Florida Dept. of Law Enforcement, will be in Miami, FL, Sept. 10-11, 2009. Go to: http://grantwritingusa.com/events/write/mifl0909.html. The second workshop will be in Belle Glade, FL on Oct. 22-23, 2009 and is hosted by the State of Florida Dept. of Health. and the third is in Ft. Myers, FL, Dec. 20-11, 2009 and is hosted by The City of Fort Myers. Go to: http://www.grantwritingusa.com/events/write/fmfl1209.html. Beginning grant writers will learn what they need to be successful and more experienced writers will gain new insights, sharpen skills and leave with a sense of renewed confidence in their abilities and mission. All class materials are included in the $425 tuition. Checks, credit cards and purchase orders welcome. For detailed information and online registration visit http://GrantWritingUSA.com or phone 1(800)814-8191.

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August 2009