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OFFICE OF GRANTS AND CONTRACTS
Grant Calendar/Data Base – Sept. 2015
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Calendar and Table of Contacts Arts/ Humanities/International American Academy in Rome (11/01/2015)…………………………………….……...….4
AMS Subventions for Publications (12/15/2015, 2/15/2015, 08/15/2015)………...…..…4
Fellowship Programs (12/15/2015)……………………………………………….…...…..5
Fellowships for Graduate and Postdoctoral Research in Turkey (11/01/2015)…………...5
Asian Language Grant Programs (12/30/2015)………………………………………..….5
Venetian Research Program (12/15/2015)………………………………………………...6
Berlin Program for Advanced German and European Studies (12/01/2015)………….….6
Museums for America (12/01/2015)………………………………………………………7
Literature Fellowships: Translation Projects (12/08/2015)……………………………….7
Collaborative Research Grants (12/09/2015)…………………………………………...…8
Scholarly Editions and Translations (12/09/2015)………………………………………..8
Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections (12/01/2015)…………………………….….….8
Scholars-in-Residence Program (12/01/2015)…………………………………………….9
Long-Term and Short-Term Fellowships (11/15/2015) ……………...……………….….9
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Residence (12/03/2015)……………………………………10
Grants for Poetry-Related Projects (12/31/2015)………………………………………..10
Transatlantic Fellowship Program (12/31/2015)…………………………………….......11
Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace (12/11/2015)……………………...11
Grant Programs (12/15/2015, 7/15/2015)………………………………………………..11
Resident Fellowship Program (12/01/2015)……………………………………………..12
Education/Economics and Community Development Career Development Grants (12/15/2015)………………………………………….……12
Congressional Fellowship Program (12/01/2015)……………………………………….13
Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries and Museums (12/01/2015, 02/15/2016) ………..13
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) College Intern Program………….13
Health Young Investigator Award (10/02/2015)………………………………………………...14
Grants Program in Nutrition (Education, Training and Research) (12/31/2015)………..14
Research and Conference Grant Programs (10/01/2015, 03/06/2016, 06/26/2016)…..…15
Small Research Grants (12/01/2015) …………………………………………………... 15
MCH Research Program (11/06/2015)…………………………………………….…….16
Research Grants (10/26/2015)………………………………………………………..….16
Pre-application: Opportunities for Collaborative Research (X02) (12/15/2015)………..17
NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (12/12/2015, 04/12/2015,
08/12/2015)……………………………………………………………………………....17
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National Research Service Awards: Individual Senior Fellowships (F33) (12/08/2015,
04/08/2015, 08/08/2015)…………………………………………………………………17
Conference Grants to Advance Collaborative Research on Aging Biology (R13)
(12/12/2015, 04/12/2016, 08/12/2015)…………………………………………………..18
Cutting-Edge Basic Research Awards (CEBRA) (12/18/2015, 08/19/2016)……………18
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (Parent F33) (12/08/2015,
04/08/2015,
08/08/2015)………………………………………………………………………………19
Small research Grants Program (12/09/2015)…………………………………………....19
Policy Fellowships (12/15/2015)………………………………………………………...20
Breast Cancer Research Program (09/18/2015, 11/18/2015, 04/08/2015)……………....20
Science/ Technology/ Engineering/ Math Centennial Research Fellowships in Mathematics (12/01/2015)………………………..21
ASA/NSF/Census Bureau Research Fellow Program (12/10/2015)…………………….21
Postdoctoral Fellowships (12/01/2015, 03/01/2016, 06/01/2016, 09/01/2016)……….....21
Cooperative Grants Program (12/30/2015, 02/13/2015, 06/30/2015)……………….…..22
Graduate Fellowships in the Physical Sciences (12/05/2015)…………………………...22
National Robotics Initiative (NRI) (12/03/2015…………………………………………23
CISE-MPS Interdisciplinary Faculty Program Quantum Information Science
(12/07/2015)……………………………………………………………………………..23
Cyberlearning and Future Learning Technologies (Cyberlearning) (12/07/2015,
01/18/2016, 05/09/2016, 07/11/2016)……………………………………………………24
Discovery Research K-12 (DR-K12) (12/07/2015)…………………………………...…24
Geophysics Program (12/02/2015, 06/01/2016)……………………………………...….24
Computational Mathematics (12/01/2015)………………………………………………25
Computational Physics (12/03/2015)…………………………………………………….25
Quantum Information Science (12/03/2015)…………………………………………….26
Interdisciplinary Behavior and Social Science Research (IBSS) (12/01/2015)……….…26
Archaeology and Archaeometry (12/01/2015, 07/01/2016)……………………………..27
Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program (11/02/2015)……………………………………....27
Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative Program (MURI) (12/07/2015)………27
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (12/18/2015)………...28
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) (12/21/2015, 09/08/2015)………………..28
Graduate Research Fellowships (12/15/2015) …………………………………………..29
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Arts/Humanities/International
American Academy in Rome
Rome Prize
Sponsor: American Academy in Rome
Deadline: 11/1/2015 (Tentative)
Description: Supports 30 residential humanities or fine arts fellowships in Rome for emerging artists and scholars
in the early or middle stages of their careers. Winners of six-month and 11-month fellowships receive
stipends of $16,000 and $28,000, respectively; room and board; and an office or studio. The academy
also offers: Residents Program, Visiting Artists and Scholars Program, Affiliated Fellows Program,
Rome Sustainable Food Project and Summer Programs. Annual deadline: 11/1/15. See
http://www.aarome.org/apply/rome-prize/procedure-requirements for details, including application
fees. Email: [email protected]
Contact
Shawn Miller
Program Director
212/751-7200
AMS Subventions for Publications Sponsor:
American Musicological Society
Deadline: 12/15/2015, 2/15/2015, 8/15/2015
Description: Supports individuals with expenses involved in the publication of works of musical scholarship. Goal
is to defray costs not covered by publishers. Proposals that utilize newer technologies are encouraged.
Most awards range from $500 to $2,000 each (2/17, 8/17). AMS 75 Subventions provide up to $5,000
for first books from early career scholars (2/15, 8/15). Various awards for outstanding research and
publications in music (1/31, 5/1, 8/17, 10/1). See http://www.ams-net.org/index.php for details. Email:
Contact: Robert Judd
Executive Director 207/798-4243
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Fellowship Programs Sponsor:
American Musicological Society
Deadline: 12/15/2015
Description: Alvin H. Johnson Dissertation Fellowship provides stipends of $21,000 each to support the
completion of dissertations focused on music scholarship. Any North American doctoral student who
has completed all course requirements other than the dissertation is eligible to apply. Fellowships are
for full-time study and last one year. Also supports Howard Meyer Brown Fellowship Program for
minority scholars and teachers (one award of up to $20,000, same deadline). Applications available by
11/20/15. Annual deadlines 12/15. See http://www.ams-net.org/fellowships/index.php for details.
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Robert Judd
Executive Director
207/798-4243
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Fellowships for Graduate and Postdoctoral Research in Turkey Sponsor:
American Research Institute in Turkey
Deadline: 11/1/2015
Description: Supports research on ancient, medieval, or modern times in Turkey in any field of the humanities and
social sciences. Stipends generally range from $2,500 to $15,500 for one month to a year. Applicants
must be affiliated with U.S. or Canadian institutions. Also offers ARIT NEH Fellowships lasting four
months to one year for $16,800 to $50,400. ARIT operates hostel, research, and study facilities for
researchers in Turkey at its branch centers in Istanbul and Ankara. Annual deadline: 11/1. Other
programs offered. See http://tinyurl.com/cu2uj5f for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Nancy Leinwand
Executive Director
215/898-3474
Asian Language Grant Programs Sponsor:
Blakemore Foundation
Deadline: 12/30/2015
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Description: Supports Blakemore Freeman Fellowships for an academic year of advanced language study abroad
for college graduates using an East or Southeast Asian language (Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Thai,
Vietnamese, Indonesian, Khmer and Burmese) in their careers. Also supports the Blakemore
Refresher Grants that provide mid-career professionals an opportunity to refresh their language skills
by attending a full-time language program for a summer or semester. Annual deadline: 12/30. See
http://www.blakemorefoundation.org for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Cathy Scheibner
Administrative Assistant
206/359-3684
Venetian Research Program
Sponsor: Delmas (Gladys Krieble) Foundation
Deadline: 12/15/2015
Last Verified: 9/14
CFDA No.:
GRC No.: 15
Description: Awards up to $19,900 for a full academic year support pre- and postdoctoral research in Venice on the
history of Venice and the Venetian Empire, and for study of contemporary Venetian society and
culture. Areas of consideration include: archaeology, architecture, art, bibliography, economics,
history, law, literature, music, political science, religion and theater. Applicants must be U.S. citizens,
and if graduate students, have completed all requirements except the dissertation. Annual deadline
12/15. Other programs are available. See http://delmas.org/?page_id=97 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Ms. Pele Bauch
Foundation Administrator
212/687-0011
Berlin Program for Advanced German and European Studies Sponsor:
German Studies Association
Deadline: 12/1/2015
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Description: Supports up to one year of comparative and interdisciplinary study in the economic, political and
social aspects of modern and contemporary German and European affairs at Freie Universitat in
Berlin. Program supports scholars in all social science and humanities. At the graduate 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 two years. U.S. and
permanent residents are eligible. Annual deadline: 12/1. See http://userpage.fu-berlin.de/~bprogram/
for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Karin Goihl
Program Officer
Museums for America Sponsor:
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Deadline: 12/1/2015
Description: Encourages museums to use their collections, exhibits, and services to strengthen learning in the
schools, in the home, and in partnership with community organizations. Program provides support in
three categories: Learning Experiences; Community Anchors; and Collections Stewardship. Projects
include: planning/ongoing activities; improvement of infrastructure; purchase of equipment or
services; and/or other activities. Awards range from $5,000 to $150,000, for a maximum three-year
period. A 1:1 match is required for projects over $25,000. Annual deadline: 12/1. New guidelines
available in mid-September. See http://tinyurl.com/mzvgak Email: [email protected]
Contact: Sandra Narva
Senior Program Officer
202/653-4634
Literature Fellowships: Translation Projects Sponsor:
National Endowment for the Arts
Deadline: 12/8/2015
Description: Provides fellowships ($12.5K or $25K) to exceptionally talented, published translators, for the
translation of specific works of published prose, poetry, or drama from other languages into English.
Encourages translations of writers and of works not well represented in English translation. The work
to be translated should be of interest for its literary excellence and value. Priority given to projects that
involve work that has not yet been translated into English. Annual deadline: 12/8. See http://arts.gov/grants-individuals/translation-projects for details. Email: [email protected]
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Contact: Literature Fellowships Staff
202/682-5034
Collaborative Research Grants Sponsor:
National Endowment for the Humanities
Deadline: 12/9/2015
Description: Supports original research undertaken by a team of two or more scholars, or individual research that
requires additional staff and resources. Eligible projects include research that significantly adds to
knowledge and understanding in the humanities, archaeology research, translations, and research
conferences. Funds can be used for personnel, travel, field work, information technology applications,
and technical support. Awards range from $25,000 to $100,000 per year for one to three years;
conference awards from $15,000 to $65,000 for one year. Annual deadline: 12/9. See
http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/collaborative-research-grants Email: [email protected]
Contact: Program Staff
202/606-8200
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Scholarly Editions and Translations Sponsor:
National Endowment for the Humanities
Deadline: 12/9/2015
Description: Supports the preparation of editions and translations of pre-existing texts and documents that are
currently inaccessible or available in inadequate editions. Projects must be undertaken by a team of at
least one editor or translator and one other staff member. Grants typically support editions and
translations of significant literary, philosophical, and historical materials, but other types of work,
such as musical notation, are also eligible. Awards normally range from $50,000 to $100,000 per year
for one to three years. Annual deadline: 12/9. See http://www.neh.gov/grants/research/scholarly-
editions-and-translations-grants Email: [email protected]
Contact: Division of Research Programs
Program Staff
202/606-8200
Sustaining Cultural Heritage Collections
Sponsor:
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National Endowment for the Humanities
Deadline: 12/1/2015
Description: Supports projects that explore and implement sustainable preservation measures for large and diverse
holdings of humanities materials that are designed to mitigate the greatest risks to collections rather
than to meet prescriptive targets. The maximum award for planning grants is $40,000, for up to two
years, with a possibility of an additional $10,000. Grants can be made for up to five years for
implementation projects, with a maximum award of $350,000. See
http://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/sustaining-cultural-heritage-collections Email:
Contact: Program Office
202/606-8570
Scholars-in-Residence Program Sponsor:
New York Public Library
Deadline: 12/1/2015
Contact: Maira Liriano
Associate Chief Librarian
212/491-2218
Schomburg Cntr for Rsrch in Black Culture
Description: Supports research on black history, literature, and culture with access to resources at both the
Schomburg Center as well as other NY 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 and technology, psychology, education, and religion are eligible with conditions. Stipends are
$30,000 for six months. See http://www.nypl.org/locations/tid/64/node/138 for details. Email:
Long-Term and Short-Term Fellowships Sponsor:
Newberry Library
Deadline: 11/15/2015
Description: Long-Term awards (11/15/15) provide postdoctoral scholars $4,200/month for four to12 months to
use library history, music, linguistics, literature, printing, and cartography collections. Supports
individual research and promotes intellectual exchange through participation in library scholarly
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activities, including biweekly fellows' seminar. Short-Term awards (12/15/15) of one to two months
provide $2,500/month to postdoctoral scholars or Ph.D. candidates with specific need for Newberry
collections. Other special awards and fellowships offered. See http://www.newberry.org/fellowships
for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Fellowship Opportunities
312/255-3666
Office of Research and Education
Postdoctoral Fellowships in Residence Sponsor:
Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women
Deadline: 12/3/2015
Description: Fellowships are awarded to postdoctoral scholars who received their PhD degrees from institutions
other than Brown University. Supports 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; current focus is: fatigue. Awards are up to $50,000. See
http://www.brown.edu/research/pembroke-center/postdoctoral-fellowships for details. Email:
Contact: Donna Goodnow
Center Manager
401/863-2643
Grants for Poetry-Related Projects
Sponsor: The Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry
Deadline: 12/31/2015
Description: Organizations may apply for grant support from $1,000 to $10,000 for up to three years for projects in
the following areas: individual poets (selected by the Poet Laureate); developing the poetry audience;
translation of poetry from languages not currently available to English readers; and the uses of poetry
(dramatic, ed, therapeutic, etc.). Annual deadline: 12/31 for required LOIs. Invited full proposals are
due 2/15. See http://www.bynnerfoundation.org/grants/index.htm for details. Email:
Contact: 505/988-3251
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Transatlantic Fellowship Program
Sponsor: Transatlantic Academy
Deadline: 12/31/2015
Description: Transatlantic Academy's fellowship program offers 9- month post-doctoral fellowships in the
humanities at universities and research institutes in Germany and the U.S. Applications accepted on
rolling basis from Sept. through Dec. 2015. See http://tinyurl.com/p8wy7jl for current guidelines. See
http://www.transatlanticacademy.org for future updates. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Jessica Hirsch
Program Coordinator
202/683-2644
Jennings Randolph Program for International Peace Sponsor:
U.S. Institute of Peace
Deadline: 12/11/2015
Description: Senior Fellowships are awarded to conduct targeted research and analysis in selected topic areas. Calls
for Concept Notes or applications for fellowships affiliated with specific USIP centers and programs
are issued throughout the year. Peace Scholar Dissertation Fellowship Awards (12/11/15) provide
$20,000 for 10 months of writing or field research; should open late Spring. Must have completed all
Ph.D. coursework. See http://www.usip.org/category/topics/fellowships for details. Email:
Contact: Lili Cole
Senior Program Officer
202/429-4714
Grant Programs Sponsor:
United States-Japan Foundation
Deadline: 12/15/2015, 7/15/2015
Description: Supports cooperation between the U.S. and Japan through three programs: Communication/Public Opinion funds projects that raise awareness and address issues that affect bilateral relations and
stimulate quality media coverage; Pre-college Education supports improved instruction about Japan in
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U.S. schools and the U.S. in Japanese schools through creative curriculum development and teacher
training; and U.S. Japan Policy funds projects in security, trade relations, environmental protection,
energy, science and technology. Annual deadlines: 7/15, 12/15 for required LOIs. See http://us-
jf.org/programs/grants/ for details. Email:[email protected]
Contact: David Janes
Director of Foundation Grants
212/481-8757
Resident Fellowship Program Sponsor:
Virginia Foundation for the Humanities
Deadline: 12/1/2015
Description: Offers residential fellowships to scholars and writers in the humanities. Foundation seeks applications
that are intellectually stimulating, imaginative, and accessible to the public. There are no restrictions
on topic, and applications are invited from across the broad spectrum of the humanities. Applicants do
not need to have an advanced degree. Stipends provide up to $15,000 per semester. Other programs
available. See http://www.virginiafoundation.org/research/fellowships/index.html for details. Email:
Contact: Fellowship Program Director
434/924-3296
Education/Economic and Community Development
Career Development Grants
Sponsor: American Association of University Women Educational Foundation
Deadline: 12/15/2015
Description: Supports women who hold a bachelor's degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change
careers, or re-enter the work force. Special consideration is given to AAUW members, women of
color, and women pursuing their first advanced degree or credentials in nontraditional fields. Funds
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are not available for doctoral-level work. The award range is $2,000 to $12,000. Applicants must be
U.S. citizens or permanent residents whose last degree was received before June 30, 2011. Annual
deadline: 12/15. See http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/ for details.
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Fellowships and Grants Staff (ext. 60)
319/337-1716
Congressional Fellowship Program Sponsor:
American Political Science Association
Deadline: 12/1/2015
Description: Supports early- to mid-career political scientists (and journalists) for nine-month internship
assignments in congressional offices. Eligible applicants include political scientists (U.S. citizens or
permanent residents) who have either completed (within the last 15 years) or are nearing completion
of the Ph.D. Fellows will receive a stipend of $38,000, plus a small travel allowance. Annual deadline:
12/1. See http://www.apsanet.org/cfp for details. Email: [email protected].
Contact: Jeffrey Biggs
Director, Congressional Fellowship Program (ext. 109)
202/483-2512
Sparks! Ignition Grants for Libraries and Museums Sponsor:
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Deadline: 12/1/2015, 2/15/2016
Description: Provides awards of $10,000 to $25,000 to evaluate innovative practices used in libraries museums and
archives. Supports the deployment, testing, and evaluation of promising new tools, products, services,
or organizational practices. Findings must be made widely and openly accessible. Projects must
demonstrate significant innovation and have a broad potential impact. Annual deadlines:
12/1(museums) and 2/15 (libraries). See http://www.imls.gov/applicants/name.aspx Email:
[email protected] (museums) or [email protected] (libraries)
Contact: Helen Wechsler
Supervisory Grants Management Specialist
202/653-4779
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) College
Intern Program
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Sponsor: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Deadline: 10/23/2015
Description: Supports 12-week residential internships at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
for U.S. graduate students or undergraduate seniors majoring in criminal justice, criminology, criminal
justice administration, forensic sciences, psychology, computer forensics or pursuing a juris doctorate.
Program supports Law Enforcement internships, and buisness related internships that provide
education in the administrative support. Applications accepted between 10/2/15 and 10/23/15. See
http://www.fletc.gov/student-information/college-intern-program/ for updates. Email: FLETC-
Contact: Sonja Smith
Program Coordinator
912/267-3219
FLETC
Health
Young Investigator Awards Work on this opportunity in In4Grants
Sponsor: Academic Pediatric Association
Deadline: 10/2/2015
Description: Supports programs to increase the quality and breadth of child health research. Of interest are projects
in health services research, medical education, adolescent medicine, public health, epidemiology,
emergency medicine, child maltreatment, developmental/behavioral pediatrics, and other general
pediatric clinical research domains. Currently soliciting applications for Educational Scholars
Program. Applicants must be APA members. Deadline refers to initial application. See
http://www.ambpeds.org/research/research_YIA_APA.cfm for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Janita Branch
Program Staff
703/556-9225
Grants Program in Nutrition (Education, Training, and
Research) Work on this opportunity in In4Grants
Sponsor:
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Allen Foundation, Inc.
Deadline: 12/31/2015
Description: Supports education, training, and research projects in the area of human nutrition. The connections
between diet and health remain a basic and primary priority. Other priorities include: nutritional
education and training for new and expectant mothers, training for nutritional educators and trainers,
dissemination. PIs from academic institutions must be full-time tenured or tenure-track faculty
members. Proposals received after the deadline will be considered the following year. Annual
deadline: 12/31. See https://www.allenfoundation.org/commoninfo/aboutus.asp for details. Email:
Contact: Dale Baum
Secretary
989/832-5678
Research and Conference Grant Programs Sponsor:
Alzheimer's Association
Deadline: 10/1/2015, 3/6/2016, 6/26/2016
Description: Funds a wide variety of investigations by scientists less than 10 years past their doctoral degree: Part
the Cloud; Biomarkers Across Neurodegenerative Diseases ; New Investigators --includes New
Investigator Research Grants, New Investigator Research Grant to Promote Diversity, and Mentored
New Investigator Research Grant to Promote Diversity. Deadlines are for required LOIs. See
http://www.alz.org/research/alzheimers_grants/types_of_grants.asp for updates and other programs.
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Dean Hartley
Director of Science Initiatives
312/335-5747
Small Research Grants Sponsor:
Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses
Deadline: 12/1/2015
Description: Supports several programs that make one award each. Designed for novice and experienced
researchers who are AWHONN members. Provides seed money, pilot funding, or total funding for
small projects that offer promising contributions to nursing knowledge in clinical practice. Research
must focus on women's health, obstetrics, or neonatal nursing. Studies that are clinically relevant &
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outcome-based are a priority. Projects that focus on the nurse's role in delivering cost-effective care
will also be considered. Institutions are the applicants. Annual deadline: 12/1. See
http://tinyurl.com/3v4dsj9 for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Research Coordinator (ext. 2431)
800/673-8499
MCH Research Program Work on this opportunity in In4Grants
Sponsor: Health Resources and Services Administration
Deadline: 11/6/2015
Description: Supports applied research relating to maternal and child health services including services for children
with special health care needs. Research proposals should address critical MCH questions such as
public health systems and infrastructure, health disparities, quality of care, and promoting the health of
MCH populations. Also supports Secondary Data Analysis Studies (10 awards) and Policy Analysis
Program (TBD). See http://mchb.hrsa.gov/research/funding-opportunities.asp for updates. Email:
Contact: Hae Young Park
Program Officer
301/443-2207
MCHB
Research Grants
Sponsor: Hearing Health Foundation
Deadline: 10/26/2015 (Tentative)
Description: Foundation is the leading private funder of hearing research. Supports research in the areas of:
Fundamental Auditory Research; Hearing and Balance Restoration; Cochlear implants/surgical
therapy for otosclerosis/hair cell regeneration; Hearing Loss-aging, noise-induced, otosclerosis, viral
infection; Vestibular & Balance Disorders (dizziness & vertigo, Meniere's disease); & Tinnitus and
Hyperacusis. Applicants must hold an M.D. or Ph.D. as well as a faculty or postdoctoral appointment.
Deadline refers to required LOI. See http://hearinghealthfoundation.org/researching-hearing-loss for
details. Email: [email protected]
Contact:
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Tara Guastella
Program Administrator
212/257-6140
Pre-application: Opportunities for Collaborative Research (X02) Sponsor:
National Institutes of Health
Deadline: 12/15/2015
Description: Supports collaborative translational research projects aligned with NIH efforts to enhance the
translation of basic biological discoveries into clinical applications that improve health. It encourages
high quality science demonstrating the potential to result in understanding an important disease
process or lead to new therapeutic interventions, diagnostics, or prevention strategies within the
research interests and priorities of the participating NIH Institutes/Centers (ICs). Annual deadline:
12/15. Program expires 12/16/17. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-286.html for
details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Julie Orlando
Program Officer
301/496-4121
NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings Sponsor:
National Institutes of Health
Deadline: 12/12/2015, 4/12/2015, 8/12/2015
Description: NIH-wide program supports meetings (parent R13; cooperative agreement-U13) that are relevant to
NIH's scientific mission & to public health. Supports symposiums, seminars, conferences, workshops
or formal meetings where persons assemble to coordinate, exchange, and disseminate information
and/or explore a problem, or area of knowledge. Support is contingent on fiscal and programmatic
priorities of the individual ICs. PI must present letter from IC staff documenting permission to apply.
PA expires 9/8/16. Annual deadlines: 4/12, 8/12, 12/12. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-
files/PA-13-347.html Email: [email protected]
Contact: Refer to PA for List of Contacts
OER
National Research Service Awards: Individual Senior
Fellowships (F33) Sponsor:
National Institutes of Health
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Deadline: 12/8/2015, 4/8/2015, 8/8/2015
Description: Supports experienced scientists seeking to make major changes in the direction of their research
careers, or to broaden their scientific background by acquiring new research capabilities. Awards
enable individuals with at least seven years of research experience post-doctorate, who have
progressed to the stage of independent investigator, to receive training to increase their scientific
capabilities. Annual deadlines: 4/8, 8/8, 12/8 through 1/8/17. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-
files/PA-14-151.html Email: [email protected]
Contact: Nancy Desmond
Program Director
301/443-3107
OEP
Conference Grants to Advance Collaborative Research on Aging
Biology (R13) Sponsor:
National Institutes of Health
Deadline: 12/12/2015, 4/12/2016, 8/12/2015
Description: This funding opportunity encourages the submission of conference grant applications in scientific
areas that will foster extramural research on the molecular, biochemical, cellular, genetic, and
physiological mechanisms underlying normal aging and related pathologies. NIA is particularly
interested in promoting and facilitating team science to allow researchers at all levels of training to
exchange ideas, tools and approaches in an effort to increase collaborative research. Annual deadlines:
412, 8/12, 12/12. Program expires 5/8/18. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-
265.html for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Jose Velazquez
Program Officer
301/496-6428
NIA
Cutting-Edge Basic Research Awards (CEBRA) Sponsor:
National Institutes of Health
Deadline: 12/18/2015, 8/19/2016
Description:
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Supports research (R21) related to drug abuse and addiction and how to prevent and treat them,
especially high-risk and potentially high-impact studies that are underrepresented or not included in
NIDA's current portfolio.It is not intended for incremental research or research extending ongoing
programs. The review is convened by NIDA and expedited funding decisions are used. Program
expires 12/21/17. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-15-079.html Email:
Contact: Susan Volman
Program Officer
301/435-1315
NIDA
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (Parent
F33) Sponsor:
National Institutes of Health
Deadline: 12/8/2015, 4/8/2015, 8/8/2015
Contact: See RFA for available contacts
Multiple Institutes
Description: NIH awards senior individual research training fellowships to experienced scientists who wish to
make major changes in the direction of their research careers or who wish to broaden their scientific
background by acquiring new research capabilities as independent investigators. Annual deadlines:
4/8, 8/8, 12/8. Program expires 1/28/17. Many Institutes participate in the NRSA, so refer to the
Institute most closely aligned with chosen area(s) of research. See
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-14-151.html for details.
Small Research Grants Program Sponsor:
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing
Deadline: 12/9/2015
Description: Supports research contributing to the advancement of nursing. Applicants must be registered nurses
who hold a master's or doctoral degree or are enrolled in a doctoral program. There is a preference for
applications from novice researchers who have received no other national research funds as well as for
Sigma Theta Tau members. Approximately 10-15 Small Grants of up to $5,000 each are given
annually. See http://www.nursingsociety.org/advance-elevate/awards/international-awards-for-
nursing-excellence/international-nurse-researcher-hall-of-fame for details. Email:
Contact:
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Program Officer
888/634-7575
Policy Fellowships Sponsor:
Society for Research in Child Development
Deadline: 12/15/2015
Description: Supports two fellowship programs for child development researchers. Both fellowships provide opportunities
for researchers to come to Washington, DC and use developmental science outside of the academic setting to
inform public policy. These Fellowships are open to doctoral scientists from any discipline relevant to child
development, and both early and mid-career professionals are encouraged to apply. Applicants must be
members of SRCD. Annual deadline: 12/15. See srcd.org/policy-media/policy-fellowships Email:
Contact: SRCD Washington Office Staff
202-289-7903
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Breast Cancer Research Program Sponsor:
U.S. Department of Defense
Deadline: 9/18/2015, 11/18/2015, 4/8/2015
Description: Supports innovative research aimed at eradicating breast cancer. Program encourages applications that
focus on poorly understood issues such as those related to susceptibility, recurrence, or metastasis. FY
15 award mechanisms include Breakthrough Award Level 1 and 2 (11/18/15); Breakthrough Award
Level 3 award 9/18/15); Innovator Award (4/24/15), Distinguished Investigator Award (4/24/15), and
the Era of Hope Scholar Award (4/8/15). Award amounts vary. Deadline refers to required pre-
applications. See http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/bcrp.shtml for updates. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Program Staff
CDMRP Help Desk
301/682-5507
CDMRP
Science/Technology/Engineering/Math
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Centennial Research Fellowships in Mathematics Sponsor:
American Mathematical Society
Deadline: 12/1/2015
Description: Supports outstanding mathematicians with a one-year fellowship of $89,000 plus $8,900 for expenses.
Applicants must have earned a Ph.D. in previous three to 12 years and must hold a tenured, tenure-
track, or postdoctoral position at a U.S. college or university. Proposals must include a plan for how
the fellowship will be used and must propose travel to at least one other institution. Preference is for
candidates who have not had extensive fellowship support in the past. Annual deadline: 12/1. See
http://www.ams.org/employment/centflyer.html for details. Email: http://tinyurl.com/lyupsdk
Contact: Program Staff
401/455-4105
ASA/NSF/Census Bureau Research Fellow Program Sponsor:
American Statistical Association
Deadline: 12/10/2015
Description: Program supports fellowships for applicants with recognized research records for a 6-12 month
fellowship with the U.S. Census Bureau in the Washington, DC area. Fellows will receive access to
access nonpublic survey microdata to develop methodological and subject matter research that can
improve data production programs. Research topics include statistical standards, survey design and
estimation, evaluation, confidentiality, automation, and others. Stipends are commensurate with
applicant qualifications and experience. Annual deadline: 12/10. See
http://www.amstat.org/careers/fellowshipsgrants.cfm Email: [email protected]
Contact: Joyce Narine
ASA Grants Manager (ext. 1857)
703/684-1221
NSF/CB
Postdoctoral Fellowships Sponsor:
Carnegie Institution of Washington
Deadline: 12/1/2015, 3/1/2016, 6/1/2016, 9/1/2016 (Tentative)
Description:
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Supports Department of Terrestrial Magnetism general postdoctoral fellowships in geophysics,
geochemistry, cosmochemistry, planetary science, and/or astrobiology; Current fellowship
opportunies include a Postdoctoral Position in Organic Cosmochemistry to conduct studies on the
origin and evolution of organic matter in the early Solar System. Applications are accepted until the
position is filled. See http://dtm.carnegiescience.edu/postdoctoral/fellowships for details. Email:
Contact: Janet Dunlap
Program Officer
202/478-8820
Cooperative Grants Program Sponsor:
Civilian Research and Development Foundation Global
Deadline: 12/30/2015, 2/13/2015, 6/30/2015
Description: CRDF Global fosters cooperative research and development opportunities that enable scientists and
engineers to address critical societal needs such as global health, climate change, and energy.
Upcoming grants include U.S.-South Africa Initiative on TB Research (10/19/15), and Chemical
Safety and Security Trainings (12/31/15). Requests for information have been issued for Global
Health and Biorisk Consultants (12/20/15) and Ebola Consultants (12/30/15). See
http://www.crdfglobal.org/grants-and-grantees/current-funding-opportunities for details. Email:
Contact:
Program Staff
703/526-9720
Graduate Fellowships in the Physical Sciences Sponsor:
National Physical Science Consortium
Deadline: 12/5/2015
Description: Supports graduate fellowships at any NPSC member institution in any field of the physical sciences.
Supports the first two or three years of graduate school, depending on the employer sponsoring the
fellowship, with the possibility of continuation for several more years, for a maximum duration of six
years with an annual stipend of $20,000. Special emphasis is put on underrepresented minorities and
women. Annual deadline: applications accepted between 8/1 and 12/5. See
http://www.npsc.org/index.html for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Joretta Joseph
Program Administrator
213/821-2405
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National Robotics Initiative (NRI) Sponsor:
National Science Foundation
Deadline: 12/3/2015
Description: Supports innovative robotics research and applications emphasizing the realization of co-robots acting
in direct support of and in a symbiotic relationship with human partners. Also focuses on
understanding long term social, behavioral and economic implications of co-robots across all areas of
human activity. Collaboration between academic, industry, non-profit and other organizations is
strongly encouraged. Topics may be related to NASA, USDA, NIH and NSF. Annual deadline: first
Thursday in December. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=503641 for details.
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Jeffrey Trinkle
Program Director
703/292-8327
CISE-MPS Interdisciplinary Faculty Program in Quantum
Information Science Sponsor:
National Science Foundation
Deadline: 12/7/2015
Description: Supports quantum information science (QIS) research by providing resources to allow QIS researchers
and researchers from the CISE or MPS disciplines to actively engage in joint research efforts,
addressing problems at the interface between the mathematical and physical sciences and computer
and information sciences through long-term visits to a host institution. See
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504743 for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Almadena Chtchelkanova
Program Officer
703/292-8910
CISE
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Cyberlearning and Future Learning Technologies
(Cyberlearning) Sponsor:
National Science Foundation
Deadline: 12/7/2015, 1/18/2016, 5/9/2016, 7/11/2016
Description: Integrates opportunities of emerging instructional technologies with advances in how people learn in
technology-rich learning environments. Annual deadlines: Required LOI for Integration (INT)
Projects due second Monday in May; Proposals for Exploration (EXP) projects due third Friday in
December; Development and Implementation (DIPS) due third Monday in January; Capacity-Building
Projects (CAPs) due first Monday in December, last Friday in March, and last Friday in July. See
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504984 for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Janet Kolodner
Program Director
703/292-8114
CISE
Discovery Research K-12 (DR-K12) Sponsor:
National Science Foundation
Deadline: 12/7/2015
Description: Enables significant advances in preK-12 student and teacher learning of the STEM disciplines through
the development, implementation, and study of resources, models, and technologies for use by
students, teachers, and policymakers. Funded activities begin with a research question about effective
preK-12 STEM learning and teaching, and then develop, adapt, or study innovative resources, models,
or technologies. Complements the EHR Core Research program. See
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=500047 for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: David Campbell
Program Officer
703/292-5093
DRL
Geophysics Program
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
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Deadline: 12/2/2015, 6/1/2016 (Target date)
Description: Supports basic laboratory, field, theoretical, and computational research in the physics of solid earth to
explore its composition, structure, and processes. Topics include seismicity, seismic wave propagation
and nature and occurrence of geophysical hazards; Earth's magnetic, gravity, and electrical fields;
Earth's thermal structure; and geodynamics. Annual deadlines: target dates are first Wednesday in
June and December. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13682 for details.
Email: [email protected]
Contact: Robin Reichlin
Program Director
703/292-8556
GEO
Computational Mathematics Sponsor:
National Science Foundation
Deadline: 12/1/2015
Description: Supports mathematical research in areas of science where computation plays a central and essential
role, emphasizing design, analysis, and implementation of numerical methods and algorithms, and
symbolic methods. The prominence of computation with analysis of the computational approach in the
research is a hallmark of the program. Proposals may range from single-investigator projects to
interdisciplinary team projects. Annual deadline: proposal window is 11/16-12/1. See
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5390 for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Junping Wang
Program Director
703/292-4488
DMS
Computational Physics Sponsor:
National Science Foundation
Deadline: 12/3/2015
PHY
Description: Supports research for computational and data-enabled science, with emphasis on novel methods for
high-performance computing that require significant code development. Proposals should include
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either innovation in computing, such as algorithm development and efficient use of novel
architectures, or provide significant improvement to community codes. Annual deadline: first
Thursday in December. See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505206 for details.
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact: Bogdan Mihaila
Program Director
703/292-8235
Quantum Information Science Sponsor:
National Science Foundation
Deadline: 12/3/2015
Description: Supports theoretical and experimental proposals that explore quantum applications to new computing
paradigms or that foster interactions between physicists, mathematicians, and computer scientists,
pushing the frontiers of quantum-based information, transmission, and manipulation. Although
focused on investigations relevant to physics disciplines, the program encourages broader impacts on
other disciplines. Annual deadline: first Thursday in December. See
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505207 for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact:
Ann Orel
Program Director
703/292-2163
PHY
Interdisciplinary Behavioral and Social Science Research (IBSS) Sponsor:
National Science Foundation
Deadline: 12/1/2015
Description: Supports interdisciplinary research by teams of investigators in the social and behavioral sciences.
Emphasis is on research that involves researchers from multiple SBE disciplinary fields and that
integrates scientific theoretical approaches and methodologies from multiple SBE disciplinary fields.
Annual deadline: first Tuesday in December. See
http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504832 for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Thomas Baerwald
Program Director
703/292-7301
SBE
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Archaeology and Archaeometry Sponsor:
National Science Foundation
Deadline: 12/1/2015, 7/1/2016 (Target date)
Description: Supports anthropologically relevant archaeological research at both the senior and doctoral
dissertation levels. It also funds anthropologically significant archaeometric research and high risk
exploratory research proposals. Annual deadlines: Senior Archaeology proposals due 7/1 and 12/20;
Archaeometry proposals due 12/1; Doctoral Dissertation and High Risk proposals accepted any time.
See http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=11690 for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: John Yellen
Program Director
703/292-8759
BCS
Saltonstall-Kennedy Grant Program Sponsor:
U.S. Department of Commerce
Deadline: 11/2/2015 (Target date)
Description: Supports R&D projects addressing any aspect of U.S. fisheries, including, but not limited to,
harvesting, processing, aquaculture, marketing, and associated infrastructures. Aim is to help fishing
communities to prevent overfishing, rebuild fisheries and ensure conservation, while realizing the full
potential of fishery resources. See http://www.nero.noaa.gov/ob/grants/sk/ for details. Email:
Contact: Daniel Namur
S-K Program Manager
301/427-8730
Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative Program
(MURI) Sponsor:
U.S. Department of Defense
Deadline: 12/7/2015
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Description: Supports multidisciplinary research at U.S. academic institutions. MURI awards are made in high-risk
research topics specified by the participating defense agencies each year. Awards are typically for
three years with two additional years possible for up to $1.5 million per year. The research topics
generally focus on defense technologies that also have good potential for commercial application.
ONR, ARO and AFOSR support this BAA. White papers are highly encouraged and due 9/8/15. Full
applications due by 12/7/15. See http://tinyurl.com/mzr9o7f for updates when available. Email:
Contact: Paula Barden
Program Officer
ONR
National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship Sponsor:
U.S. Department of Defense
Deadline: 12/18/2015
Description: Awards 36-month portable fellowships to new graduate students to support full-time study and
research, leading to doctoral degrees in: Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering; Biosciences;
Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Cognitive, Neural, and Behavioral Sciences;
Computer and Computational Sciences; Electrical Engineering; Geosciences; Materials Science and
Engineering; Mathematics; Mechanical Engineering; Naval Architecture and Ocean Engineering;
Oceanography; and PhysicsFellows can attend any U.S. school and do not incur military or other
service obligation. See http://ndseg.asee.org/ Email: [email protected]
Contact: Peter Frisbie
Program Manager
202/331-3516
NDSEG
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Sponsor:
U.S. Department of Energy
Deadline: 12/21/2015, 9/8/2015
Description: Supports small business-led research and development to drive private sector technology
commercialization. LOIs are required, and a single topic and sub-topic from the potential list must be
selected. Eligibility is limited to small businesses; partnering opportunities exist for colleges and
universities. Deadlines refer to required LOIs. Release 1 LOI due 9/8/15. Full application due October
19, 2015. Release 2 Solicitation expected 11/30/15; LOI due 12/21/15. See http://science.energy.gov/sbir/funding-opportunities/ for details. Email: [email protected]
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Contact: Carl Hebron
Program Manager
301/903-5707
SC
Graduate Research Fellowships Sponsor:
U.S. Department of Justice
Deadline: 12/15/2015
Description: Provides dissertation research support to outstanding doctoral students undertaking independent
research on issues in the criminal justice field. Special interest in projects relating to the long-range
goals of NIJ's research, evaluation, and science and technology programs. Awards are made directly to
IHEs, but no indirect costs are allowed. Current focus areas are STEM, and social and behavioral
sciences. See http://www.nij.gov/funding/Pages/current.aspx for details. Email: [email protected]
Contact: Program Office
202/307-2942
NIJ
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