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ART / HUMANITIES / INTERNATIONAL
American Institute for Yemeni Studies Predoctoral & Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research & Study in Yemen: Provides pre- & post-doctoral fellowships of up to $10,000 for a variety of programs. No restrictions exist as to fields of disciplines of study, but the funding must support research costs incurred in Yemen. Emphasis is on feasibility studies and/or research projects for either individual or collaborative group projects. Fellowships for U.S- based scholars may only be held by U.S. citizens. Applications for 10-weeks of Arabic language study in Yemen must be related to a research interest in Yemen. The annual deadline for applications is 12/31. See http://www.aiys.org/fellowships.html for details. E-mail: aiys@aiys.orgNext Deadline:
Center for Global Partnership Intellectual Exchange Programs: Supports joint efforts by researchers, policy makers, & professionals on issues of bilateral, regional, & global concern. Seeks common solutions through joint problem-solving to harness the collective insight of the world's scholarly communities, to build multilateral initiatives around a core collaboration between the US & Japan, & in turn with other countries. Interests include: civil society; health care & the aging; international economics; international security; & sustainable development. Optional concept papers due at least 2 months in advance of annual deadlines of 7/1 & 12/1. See http://www.cgp.org/cgplink/programs/intell.html E- mail: Hideki_Hara@cgp.org Next Deadline: Dec 01, 2004.
Council of American Overseas Research Centers Multi-Country Research Fellowship Program: Supports U.S. doctoral candidates & scholars with Ph.D.s in fields of the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences. Must conduct research in more than one country, at least one of which hosts a participating American overseas research center (Bangladesh, Cambodia, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, India, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Tunisia, Turkey, West Africa, West Bank/Gaza Strip & Yemen). Program intended to create opportunities for multi- country research at overseas research centers & thereby institutionalize regional or trans-regional approach. See http://www.caorc.org E-mail: caorc@caorc.si.edu Next Deadline: Dec 31, 2004.
Delmas (Gladys Krieble) Foundation Venetian Research Program (Predoctoral & Postdoctoral Grants): Awards up to $16,500 for a full academic year support pre- & postdoctoral research in Venice on the history of Venice & the Venetian Empire. Areas of consideration include: archaeology, architecture, art, bibliography, economics, history, history of science, law, literature, music, political science, religion, theater, & studies in contemporary Venetian society. Applicants must be US citizens, &, if graduate students, have completed all requirements except the dissertation. Other programs are available. See http://www.delmas.org/programs/venice.html for details. E- mail: DelmasFdtn@aol.com Next Deadline: Dec 15, 2004.
French Embassy Chateaubriand Predoctoral and Postdoctoral Fellowship Program: Provides predoctoral & postdoctoral (PhD earned within the last 3 years) fellowship support for US citizens in scientific, engineering, & medical disciplines to study economic, political, & social aspects of contemporary France. Research is conducted at a French university, laboratory, or school of engineering. Fellowships of 6 to 12 months provide a monthly stipend of 1680 Euro for doctoral fellows & 2026 Euro for postdoctoral fellows. Applicants must first obtain an agreement with a host laboratory. See http://www.france-science.org/chateaubriand/pres-etu.htm for details. E-mail: Pierre.dauchez@consulfrance-houston.org Next Deadline: Dec 31, 2004.
German Studies Association Berlin Program for Advanced German & European Studies: Supports 12 months of comparative & interdisciplinary study in the economic, political & social aspects of modern & contemporary German & European affairs at Freie Universitat in Berlin. Program supports anthropologists, economists, political scientists, & scholars in other fields. At the dissertation level, applicants must have completed all requirements (except the dissertation) for the Ph.D. At the postdoctoral level, applicants must have received the Ph.D. degree in the last 2 years. U.S. & Canadian citizens & permanent residents are eligible. See http://userpage.fu-berlin.de/~bprogram/ E-mail: bprogram@zedat.fu-berlin.de Next Deadline: Dec 01, 2004.
Huntington Library & Art Gallery Research Fellowships in Humanities (Predoctoral and Postdoctoral): Supports over 100 short-term & long- term awards per year for scholars in most areas of the humanities, including American studies, law, and the history of science, for research in residence at the Huntington Library for various lengths of time and with varied stipends. The Huntington is an independent research center with holdings in British and American history, literature, art history, the history of science, and medicine. See http://www.huntington.org/ResearchDiv/Fellowships.html for details. E-mail: cpowell@huntington.org Next Deadline:
Institute for Humane Studies Humane Studies Fellowships: Awards fellowships of up to $12,000 for one year to support the research of undergraduate & graduate students from a libertarian perspective that will contribute to advancing a free society. Areas of interest include volunteerism, individual rights, free trade, market economics, & migration & peace. Approximately 100 fellowships covering tuition & stipends are awarded each year to outstanding undergraduates, graduate students, law students, & professional students who are interested in the classical liberal tradition. Study in the US or abroad is possible. See http://www.theihs.org/subcategory.php/2.html for details. E-mail: abrand@gmu.edu Next Deadline: Dec 31, 2004.
International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) Individual Advanced Research Opportunities Program: Provides grants of one to nine months to masters- level,predoctoral & postdoctoral scholars for research at institutions in Central & Eastern Europe & Eurasia. U.S. scholars in policy research & development, & cross-disciplinary studies are encouraged to apply.Applicants can choose from the Fellowships in Policy Research/Development, or Fellowships in Humanities. Limited funding is available for predoctoral humanities scholars. In FY 04, 23 awards were made (Europe=8; Eurasia=13; Cross Regional=2). See http://www.irex.org/programs/grants.asp E-mail: irex@irex.org Next Deadline: Nov 01, 2004.
Japan Foundation Japanese Studies/Arts/Language Programs: Foundation sponsors a variety of grant programs relating to the exchange of persons, support for Japanese Studies and Japanese-language instruction, exchanges in the arts, and assistance for media- related projects such as publications, translation, and film or video production. Japan Foundation Los Angeles Language Center provides comprehensive assistance throughout the U.S. for Japanese language education, especially intended for teachers of the Japanese language at the pre- collegiate levels. Deadlines vary for each program. See http://www.jfny.org/jfny/programs.html E-mail: info@jfny.org Next Deadline: Oct 15, 2004.
National Council for Eurasian and East European Research Grants and Fellowships for Eurasian and East European Research: Supports research in the humanities & social sciences, on policy issues of Russian, Eurasian & East European social, political, economic, & historical development. National Research Competition (deadline, 2/15/05) provides $70,000 for collaborative & individual research. Policy Research Fellowships (
National Gallery of Art Research Fellowships: Fellows have access to the collections of the National Gallery, its library & the Library of Congress. Predoctoral (11/15/04), Senior (10/1/04) & Visiting Senior Fellowships (9/21/04, 3/21/05, 9/21/05) support research on the visual arts from a variety of approaches by historians, critics, & theorists & by scholars in related disciplines of the humanities & social sciences. Predoctoral Fellowships for Summer Travel Abroad for Historians of American Art (2/15/05) & Paired Research Fellowships in Conservation & the History of Art & Archaeology (3/21/05) also available. See http://www.nga.gov/resources/casva.htm E-mail: advstudy@nga.gov Next Deadline: Oct 01, 2004.
New York Public Library The Schomburg Center Scholars-in-Residence Program: Supports research on black history, literature, & culture with access to resources at both the Schomburg Center as well as other New York Public Library research units. Projects must focus on the history, literature, and culture of peoples of African descent from a humanistic perspective or on other fields related to the center's collections and program activities. Studies in the social sciences, arts, science & technology, psychology, education, & religion are also eligible. Stipends are $25,000 for 6 months or $50,000 for a year. See http://www.nypl.org/research/sc/scholars/index.html for further information. Next Deadline: Dec 01, 2004.
Pembroke Center for Teaching & Research on Women Postdoctoral Fellowships in Residence (victimization): Supports three or four postdoctoral research fellows in residence for an academic year. Fellows from the humanities, social sciences, and life sciences focus on work that is qualitative and humanistic in nature. Fellows may not hold a tenured position in any college or university. The center has an annual research focus, which in 2005- 2006 will be "The Language of Victimization." Applications should consider the multiple languages used to fashion the image and meaning of victimization in different historical and cultural contexts. See http://www.pembrokecenter.org/ for "Research." E-mail: Elizabeth_Barboza@Brown.edu Next Deadline: Dec 10, 2004.
Rockefeller Foundation Humanities Fellowships: Supports residential fellowships of up to ten months at host institutions that were selected for their potential to promote new work in the humanities. Goal is to encourage interaction between the fellows & their own scholarly communities, & make libraries, special collections & other facilities available in specialized areas of research, such asexcluded populations. Individuals can apply for fellowships with specific topics at various institutions. Deadlines differ for each program. See http://www.rockfound.org for details. Next Deadline: Nov 15, 2004.
Smithsonian Institution East European Studies Research Scholar Competition: Supports residential fellowships for social science or humanities researchers in the early stages of their academic careers (generally before tenure but after PhD) or for scholars whose careers have been interrupted or delayed. Scholarships will be awarded for 2-4 months of research dealing with countries of Eastern Europe.All projects should aim to highlight their potential policy relevance. Awards are typically $9000.See http://www.wilsoncenter.org for "Programs" then "East European Studies." E-mail: ees@wwic.si.edu Next Deadline:
Smithsonian Institution East European Studies Short-Term Grants & Seminars: Supports researchers in the social sciences & humanities via two programs: Short-Term Grants (deadlines, 3/1/04, 6/1/04, 9/1/04, 12/1/04) provide one month support to academics & advanced graduate students needing access to Washington, DC research facilities (does not include residency at the Wilson Ctr); & Junior Scholars' Training Seminar Program (4/15/04) supports junior scholars (PhD candidates & new PhDs) in East European studies, to attend a seminar in Washington. Scholarships are available. See http://www.wilsoncenter.org for "Programs" then "East European Studies." E-mail: ees@wwic.si.edu Next Deadline:
Social Science Research Council Eurasia Fellowship Program: Supports international networking & collaborative research on Eastern Europe & the successor states to the Soviet Union. Goals are: to identify new directions of research for better understanding of regional Eurasian changes; to improve research infrastructure in the US & ihe countries of Eurasia through research, faculty development, student training, curriculum development, professional association support, & information dissemination; & to support research networks. Supports pre- and postdoctoral research. See http://www.ssrc.org/fellowships/ E-mail: klein@ssrc.org Next Deadline: Nov 09, 2004.
U.S. Department of State South Asia Professional Exchanges and Training Program: Supports exchanges and relationship building between U.S. non-profit organizations and civil society groups in the following South Asian countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Most interested in projects which have a regional, multi-country, or cross-border focus, but single-country proposals will also be considered. Up to $800,000 is available to fund an estimated 4-5 awards, ranging from $55,000 to $200,000. See http://exchanges.state.gov/education/rfgps/oct7rfgp.htm for details. E-mail: vandevatek@state.gov Next Deadline:
University of Edinburgh Visiting Research Fellowships in Humanities: Supports up to 15 fellows annually for residencies of up to six months at the University of Edinburgh. No limitation will be placed on the area of research within the Humanities, broadly conceived. Past fellows have been from the fields of: archaeology, art history, classics, literature, history, linguistics, philosophy, Scottish studies, history of science, law, divinity, music, and the social sciences. Most fellowships are honorary, but limited support for expenses is sometimes available. Phone: 44(0)131 650 4671. See http://www.ed.ac.uk/iash/visiting.fellowships.html for details. Next Deadline: Dec 01, 2004.
Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation Charlotte W. Newcombe Dissertation Fellowships: Provides approximately 28 fellowships of $18,000 each for one year of study on the ethical or religious values in all fields of the humanities & social sciences. Topics may include: philosophy & religion; the ethical implications of foreign policy; the values determining political decisions; moral codes of other cultures; & religious or ethical values as reflected in history & literature. Eligibility is limited to doctoral candidates who have completed all pre-dissertation requirements by the time of application. See http://www.woodrow.org/newcombe/ for details. E- mail: cwnatt@woodrow.org Next Deadline:
EDUCATION / HUMAN AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
American Political Science Association Congressional Fellowship Program: Supports early- to mid-career political scientists for 9-month internship assignments in Congressional offices. Political scientists nearing completion of the Ph.D. or in receipt of a Ph.D. completed within the last 15 years are eligible. Journalists with a B.A. & 2 to 10 years of full-time experience in their field are also eligible. Up to 50 awards of approximately $35,000 plus travel are available. See http://www.apsanet.org/about/cfp/political.cfm E-mail: cfp@apsanet.org Next Deadline:
Henry M. Jackson Foundation Henry M. Jackson Foundation Grants: Supports projects of national scope in four areas: Education & Advanced Research in International Affairs; Public Service (Pacific Northwest); Environment & Natural Resources Management; & Human Rights (Russia). Goal is to promote dialogue between the academic & policy worlds, & between the public & private sectors. Deadlines for full proposals are 3/1, 6/1, 9/1, & 12/1 annually. Funding is extremely limited and Foundation only accepts proposals that have been discussed in advance. Foundation does not accept letters of inquiry or proposals by email. See http://www.hmjackson.org/guidelines.html for details. Next Deadline: Dec 01, 2004.
IBM Center for The Business of Government Research Stipends: Provides research stipends of $15,000 to individuals who are responsible for producing a 30- 40 page research report in one of the following areas: Changing Rules, Emphasizing Performance, Improving Service Delivery, & Increasing Collaboration. Report will be published & disseminated by the Center. Manuscript must be submitted no later than six months after the start of the project. Reports should be written for government leaders & should provide practical knowledge and insights. GRC members have received awards. Applications are submitted online. See http://www.businessofgovernment.org/ E-mail: businessofgovernment@us.ibm.com Next Deadline:
Mailman (A.L.) Family Foundation, Inc. Grants Program (Early Care & Education, Families & Communities): Foundation funds projects of national or regional importance in the early childhood field. Strives to enhance the ability of families & communities to nurture their children. Priority is for research, policy, & curriculum projects. Proposals for locally focused, direct service projects are not eligible. Grants generally average $25,000, though smaller & larger awards are possible. Deadlines for required letters of inquiry are 5/15/04 & 12/1/04, but the foundation is flexible. An electronic discussion forum is available. See http://www.mailman.org/national/index.htm for details. E-mail: almf@mailman.org Next Deadline:
Spencer Foundation Dissertation Fellowship Program: Provides 30 non-renewable fellowships of $20,000 to support students at U.S. graduate schools in the write-up stage of their dissertation research. Topics should center generally on education, & may touch on issues of socialization, economics or cultural knowledge, but graduate study may be in any academic discipline. Applicants should be interested in pursuing work in the Education field upon completion of their degree. U.S. citizenship not required. See http://www.spencer.org/programs/index.htm E- mail: fellows@spencer.org Next Deadline:
U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad Fellowship Program: Helps institutions strengthen foreign language & area studies programs by supporting faculty to conduct research abroad in modern foreign language and area studies. Overall goal is to strengthen knowledge on world areas not widely included in American curricula. Western Europe projects are not eligible. In FY 05, approximately 25 awards of $20,000 to $100,000 will be made. See http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsfra/index.html or the
U.S. Department of Education Fulbright-Hays--Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad: Provides grants to IHEs to award 6 to 12 month fellowships for doctoral students in modern foreign languages or related area studies to conduct dissertation research abroad. Proposals focusing on Western Europe are not eligible. In FY 05, approximately $4.4 million may beavailable to fund 150 fellowships. See http://www.ed.gov/programs/iegpsddrap/index.html or the
HEALTH / MENTAL HEALTH
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality AHRQ Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards (F32): Supports postdoctoral research training (F32) in the social, medical, management, or health sciences related to the delivery, financing, or quality of health care services. Fellowships provide opportunities for one or more years of academic training & supervised experience in applying research methods to the systematic evaluation of health services. Eligibility is limited to applicants who have completed clinical or research doctoral degrees. Stipends are up to $33,012/year & also defray some related expenses. Deadlines are 4/5, 8/5, & 12/5, annually. See http://www.ahrq.gov/fund/training/trainix.htm E- mail: training@ahrq.gov Next Deadline: Dec 05, 2004.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Research Grant Programs: Supports research on suicide from a variety of disciplines: psychiatry, medicine, psychology, genetics, epidemiology, neurobiology, & others. Grants are awarded for 1-2 years under 5 programs: Young Investigator Grants; Standard Research Grants; Distinguished Researcher Awards; Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (all have a 12/15 deadline); and Pilot Grants (4/15, 8/15, & 12/15 deadlines). See http://www.afsp.org/research/grants.htm for details. E-mail: grants@afsp.org Next Deadline:
American Psychological Association Scientific Conference Grants: APA supports proposals for research conferences to promote the exchange of important new contributions and approaches in scientific psychology. Grant money, ranging from $500 to $20,000 is available. The conference must also be supported by the host institution with direct funds, in-kind support, or a combination of the two. One of the primary organizers must be a member of APA. Annual deadlines are June 1 and December 1 for conferences to be held in the following year. See http://www.apa.org/science/confer2.html for details. E-mail: science@apa.org Next Deadline:
Cattell (James McKeen) Fund Supplemental Sabbatical Awards for Psychologists: Program supplements sabbatical allowances to enable psychologists to take a full year ofleave. Both tenured faculty members & associate professors in tenure- track positions who are eligible for sabbaticals may apply. Preference is given to psychologists who have not had a leave in the past five years. Maximum award is $32,000 or half of the recipient's salary. See http://www.cattell.duke.edu/ for details. E-mail:williams@psych.duke.edu Next Deadline:
National Institutes of Health Research on Research Integrity (R01): ORI, NINDS, NINR, NIDA & AHRQ, support research (R01) that addresses the need for information on factors that encourage &/or discourage integrity in publicly funded research. Interests: integrity & the reliability of the research record; integrity & research relationships; fostering a commitment to responsible conduct of research (RCR); & influence of the research environment on integrity. Optional letters due
National Institutes of Health NCCAM International Postdoctoral Fellowship: Supports training of foreign scientists (F05) in scientific research methodology at a clinical or basic research facility in the US. Fellowship focuses on the domain of alternative medical systems, defined as complete systems of theory & practice that have evolved independently of, & often prior to, conventional biomedical approaches. Examples include traditional oriental medical systems, Ayurvedic medicine, Unani, & homeopathy. Deadlines are 12/5 annually. PA expires 12/6/05. Seehttp://www.nccam.nih.gov/research/announcements/pa/index.htm#active E-mail: pearsonn@mail.nih.gov Next Deadline: Dec 05, 2004.
National Institutes of Health Rapid Response to College Drinking Problems: Supports research (U18) that requires rapid funding to address unexpected & time-sensitive research opportunities related to drinking on college campuses. Goal is to establish partnerships between college administrators & alcohol research scientists for exchanging information, & designing interventions to reduce alcohol-related problems among students. Awards provide up to $200,000/year for 3 years. Applications should be sent within six weeks of an identified event. The final deadline is 12/15/04, unless reissued. See http://www.collegedrinkingprevention.gov/Research/funding.aspx for PAR-03-133. E-mail:pmurray@mail.nih.gov Next Deadline:
National Institutes of Health Mental Health Dissertation Research Grants to Increase Diversity: Enables doctoral candidates (R36) from racial & ethnic groups underrepresented in biomedical & behavioral science to pursue research careers in any area relevant to the research mission of NIMH. Applicant organization must support doctoral level training along with an accredited doctoral degree granting program. Awards offer up to $30,000/year for up to two years. Deadlines are 4/22, 8/22, & 12/22. PA expires 3/06. See http://www.nimh.nih.gov/grants/pamenu.cfm for PA-03- 110. E-mail: mchavez1@mail.nih.gov Next Deadline:
SCIENCE / ENGINEERING
American Museum of Natural HistoryAnthropology Internship Program (Undergraduates & Graduates): Supports internships for undergraduate & graduate students to work in residence on projects relating to the collections or to the research interests of curatorial staff in the museum or in the field. Interests include North, South, & Mesoamerican archaeology & ethnology; Asian, African & Pacific ethnology; & Human Biology. In addition to Curatorial Research, internships may be considered in collections management, archives, & conservation. Internships are offered for periods ranging from three months to one year. Stipend varies according to work schedule. Deadlines are 4/1; 8/27& 12/1. See http://anthro.amnh.org for "internship program." E-mail: anita@amnh.org Next Deadline:
American Statistical AssociationASA/NSF Research Fellowship Program: Supports academic researchers to work with statisticians, social scientists, & economists in federal statistical agencies: the Bureau of the Census, the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the National Center for Education Statistics (deadline: 10/01/04); & NSF. Objective is to foster collaborative & interdisciplinary activities to stimulate the development of methodology & analytic research relevant to the aforementioned agencies. Deadlines for BLS & Census applications: 12/10/04. See http://www.amstat.org/research_grants/ E-mail: carolyn@amstat.org Next Deadline: Oct 01, 2004.
Association of American GeographersDissertation Research Grants: Supports dissertation research in geography. The Robert D. Hodgson Memorial Ph.D. Dissertation Fund provides funds for doctoral dissertation research in geography. The Otis Sarkey Fund supports dissertation research & research papers on regional study or significant problem areas in the U.S. & its possessions. The Paul Vouras Fund supports dissertation research in geography with preference for minorities. Awards rarely exceed $500. Eligibility is limited to those with a minimum of one year as anAAG member. See http://www.aag.org/Grantsawards/Dissertationresearch.html E-mail: ekhater@aag.org Next Deadline:
AT&T FoundationAT&T Industrial Ecology Faculty Fellowships Program: Supports interdisciplinary research & curriculum development that involve social issues, engineering, the sciences, economics, management, business, law, & public policy issues. Three new awards of $25,000 each will be made in 2004. Program is a central element in the Foundation's educational & environmental activity & focuses on the work of faculty (individual faculty or teams of faculty) as the key to assuring industrial ecology & environmentally preferable services are integral to the education that universities offer students working in industry & government in the future. GRC members have received awards. See http://www.att.com/ehs/ind_ecology/fellow_guidelines.html Next Deadline: Nov 05, 2004.
Council on Undergraduate ResearchUndergraduate Summer Research Fellowships (Science, Math, Engineering): Supports undergraduates studying science, mathematics, & engineering for 8-10 weeks of research with a faculty mentor at student's home campus. Research takes place in the summer between junior & senior years. Award provide a $3,000- $4,000 student stipend & $500 for supplies. Some awards offer up to $500 in travel funds for students to present a poster or a talk at a scientific meeting, as well as a $500 stipend for the mentor. Mentor must be a member of CUR. The student & mentor apply jointly. GRC members have received awards. See http://www.cur.org/UGSF.html for online application. Next Deadline: Nov 26, 2004.
Energy FoundationGrants Program (Policy Research & Advocacy): Supports research & advocacy in the U.S. & China for power sector energy efficiency & renewable energy policy; building & appliance efficiency; vehicle efficiency & pollution standards; & economy- wide low carbon policy. Must focus on federal, state, provincial, or regional policy or regulatory issues. Universities are more likely to receive funding in partnership with advocacy/outreach- oriented nonprofits. Although applications will be accepted at any time, letters of inquiry or proposals should be submitted 12 weeks in advance of board meetings (Mar. June, Nov.) for timely review. Target dates are 3/15, 8/15, & 12/15. See http://www.ef.org/programs.cfm E-mail: energyfund@ef.org Next Deadline: Dec 15, 2004 (target date).
National Science FoundationNanoscale Science and Engineering (NSE): Goal to support fundamental research & catalyze synergistic science & engineering research & education in emerging areas of nanoscale science & technology, including: biosystems at the nanoscale; nanoscale structures, novel phenomena, & studies on societal & educational implications of scientific & technological advances on the nanoscale. Supports Nanoscale Interdisciplinary Research Teams (Deadline: 11/12/04), Nanoscale Exploratory Research (11/18/04), & Nanoscale Science & Engineering Centers (11/10/04 for required pre- proposals & 3/1/05 invited proposals). See http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf04043 E- mail: gselzer@nsf.gov Next Deadline: Nov 10, 2004.
National Science FoundationBiocomplexity in the Environment: (BE): Supports research to understand & model complexity among biological, physical & social systems. Multi- year efforts must enhance understanding of the nature & dynamics of BE. Priorities & deadlines: Dynamics of Coupled Natural & Human Systems (CNH, 11/17/04), Coupled Biogeochemical Cycles (CBC, 1/22/04), Genome-Enabled Environmental Science & Engineering (no FY 05 ddl.), Instrumentation Development for Environmental Activities (no FY 05 ddl.), & Materials Use: Science, Engineering, & Society (MUSES, 2/8/05). See http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03597/nsf03597.htm for solicitation & contacts. Next Deadline: Nov 17, 2004.
National Science FoundationDigital Society and Technologies (DST): Supports projects that: advance the knowledge frontier related to living, working, learning & being healthy in a digital society; integrate technical & social theories, concepts, methods, mechanisms & design principles to sustain/build research areas at the interstices of the social & technical; and create coherent interdisciplinary community of practice from fragmented disciplinary groups doing research on the digital society. In FY 04, $7 million is available to fund up to 35 awards. Annual deadline is 12/6. Seehttp://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03611/nsf03611.htm E-mail: eglinert@nsf.gov Next Deadline: Dec 06, 2004.
National Science FoundationCourse, Curriculum & Laboratory Improvement Program (CCLI): Supports projects that improve the quality of science, technology, engineering & mathematics (STEM) education for all students & target activities affecting learning environments, course content, curricula & educational practices. Program has 4 tracks: Educational Materials Development (EMD) (deadline, 6/17/04) & National Dissemination (ND) (6/16/04); Adaptation & Implementation (A&I) (12/2/04) of materials, laboratory experiences & ed. practices; & Assessment of Student Achievement (ASA) (12/8/04). Contacts vary. Seehttp://www.ehr.nsf.gov/ehr/DUE/programs/ccli/ E- mail: hlevitan@nsf.gov Next Deadline: Dec 02, 2004.
National Science FoundationInformation Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST): Designed to increase opportunities for students & teachers to learn about, experience, & use info technologies within context of science, technology, engineering, & math including IT courses. Projects should provide opportunities for school-age children & teachers to build the skills & knowledge to advance their study, & function/contribute in a technologically rich society. ITEST has two components: youth-based projects with strong emphases on career & educational paths; & comprehensive projects for students & teachers. Required pre-proposals
National Science FoundationResearch on Gender in Science & Engineering: Seeks to broaden participation of girls & women in science, technology, engineering, & math (STEM) by supporting research, dissemination of research, & extension services leading to a more diverse STEM workforce. Projects contribute to understanding by addressing gender-related differences in learning & in educational experiences that affect student interest, performance, & choice of careers. Required Research pre-proposals due
National Science FoundationResearch on Learning and Education (EREC/ROLE): ROLE (deadlines, 6/1, 12/10) supports studies of neural, cognitive, affective, & conceptual learning processes required for life-long learning. Interest areas include pre-K-12 teacher & postsecondary faculty content knowledge & pedagogy; implementation of innovative and effective curricula, materials, & assessments; & development of research-based learning tools, pedagogical approaches, & materials. EREC (5/15) supports evaluative research studies & capacity building to advance knowledge & capability in STEM disciplines. See http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2003/nsf03542/nsf03542.htm< /a> E-mail: evanderp@nsf.gov Next Deadline: Dec 10, 2004.
National Science FoundationSmall Business Innovation Research & Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR): Allows small firms to undertake cutting-edge, high risk, high quality scientific, engineering, & science/engineering ed. research that has high potential for economic payoff if research is successful. STTR program expands public & private partnerships (includes joint venture opps. for small businesses & non-profit research institutions). Phase I describes research to investigate the feasibility of proposed scientific/technical innovation to determine if it has merit for a Phase II project. FY 05 topic: Manufacturing Innovation. See http://www.eng.nsf.gov/sbir/ & http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf04604 E- mail: calbus@nsf.gov Next Deadline: Dec 08, 2004.
National Science FoundationAlan T. Waterman Award: Recognizes nominated outstanding young researchers in any field of science or engineering supported by NSF. Highest honor awarded by NSF.Award is bestowed on individuals demonstrating exceptional achievement in scientific or engineering research that places them at the forefront such research. Awardee receives $500,000 nonrestrictive grant over a 3-year period for continued research. U.S citizens, under 35 or less than 7 years beyond receipt of Ph.D. as of 12/31/04 may apply. See http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/awards/waterman/waterman.htm & http://www.nsf.gov/pubsys/ods/getpub.cfm?nsf0451 E-mail: sfannone@nsf.gov Next Deadline: Dec 31,
National Science FoundationCultural & Physical Anthropology Programs: Cultural Program promotes basic scientific research on causes & consequences of human social & cultural variation in all substantive & theoretical subfields. Physical Program (Mark Weiss, 703/292- 8758) supports basic research in areas related to human genetic variation, human adaptation, human osteology and bone biology, human and nonhuman primate paleontology, functional anatomy, and primate socioecology. Deadlines: Cultural (senior & dissertation), 1/1 & 8/1; & Physical (senior), 7/1 & 12/1, & (dissertation improvement), 2/9 & 8/16 . See http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/bcs for details. Next Deadline: Dec 01, 2004 (target date).
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyGreater Research Opportunities: Graduate & Undergraduate Fellowships: Supports student fellowships in academic disciplines relating to environmental research including math, engineering, & the physical, natural, life, & social sciences. In FY 05, 20 fellowships at $37,000/year (stipend, expenses, tuition & fees) are anticipated for master's & doctoral students & 15 fellowships at $41,500/year for bachelor level students. Eligible applicants are students at institutions with substantial minority enrollment, receiving less than $50 million in annual federal R&D development funding. Deadline for required pre-applications. Formerly titled MAI. See http://es.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/#fellow E-mail:willett.stephanie@epa.gov Next Deadline: Nov 23, 2004.
Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological ResearchConference & Workshop Grants: Conference Grants of up to $15,000 are available to the organizers of conferences. Priority is for public conferences sponsored by international scholarly organizations that serve as their annual or periodic meetings & to working conferences that address broad research issues in anthropology. Workshop Grants of up to $10,000 are available to organizers of workshops. Generally smaller than conferences, workshops focus on developing topics for research. Priority for workshops on how basic research can inform public issues. Deadlines are 6/1 & 12/1 for both programs. See http://www.wennergren.org/progconference.html E- mail: inquiries@wennergren.org Next Deadline: Dec 01, 2004.
