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American Association for the Advancement of Science
American Association of Anatomists
American College of Cardiology
American Heart Association
American Physiological Society
Brown and Caldwell
Environmental Protection Agency
Food and Drug Administration
Gerontological Society of America
Institute for Genomic Research
Marine Biological Laboratory
National Cancer Institute
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
National Institutes of Health
National Park Service
National Science Foundation, Biology Overview
National Wildlife Federation
Pasteur Foundation
Protein Society
Society of Biological Psychiatry
Society for Integrative and Comparative Biology
Society of American Foresters
ASM--William A. Hinton Research Training Award
Sponsor: American Society for Microbiology
Deadline(s): October 1, annually
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support to honor outstanding contributions toward fostering the research training of underrepresented minorities in microbiology.
Eligibility:
Eligible nominees have made contributions to the research training of undergraduate students, graduate students, postdoctoral fellows or health professional students and efforts leading to the increased participation of underrepresented minorities in microbiology.
Biological Sciences--Arctic Research Opportunities
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF); Office of the Director (OD); Office of Polar Programs (OPP); Arctic Research Program; Arctic Natural Sciences Program
Deadline(s): October 15, annually
Objectives:
The National Science Foundation (NSF) invites investigators at U.S. organizations to submit proposals to conduct research about the Arctic or that is best done in the Arctic. Arctic research includes field and modeling studies and data analysis. The goal of the NSF Arctic Sciences Section is to gain a better understanding of the Earth's physical, biological, geological, chemical, social and cultural processes, and the interactions of ocean, land, atmosphere, biological, and human systems in the Arctic. The Arctic Sciences Section and other NSF programs support projects that contribute to the development of the next generation of researchers and scientific literacy for all ages through education, outreach and broadening participation in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Possible emphasis areas include: Arctic Natural Sciences Program; Arctic Social Sciences Program; Arctic System Science Program; Arctic Research Support and Logistics Program; Arctic Research and Education Program; and International Polar Year (IPY).
Eligibility:
Only U.S. organizations are eligible to submit proposals under this solicitation.
Biological Sciences--Ecosystem Science
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO); Division of Environmental Biology (DEB); Ecological Studies
Deadline(s): January 9 and July 9, annually
Objectives:
The Ecosystem Science Cluster supports research that advances our understanding of: 1) material and energy transformations within and among ecosystems, 2) the composition and structure of ecological systems, 3) ecosystem dynamics and trajectories of ecosystem development through time, and 4) linkages among ecosystems at different spatial and temporal scales. Research on natural, managed and disturbed ecosystems is supported, including terrestrial, freshwater, wetland, coastal (including salt marsh and mangrove), and human-dominated environments.
The Ecosystem Studies Program supports investigations of whole-system ecological processes and relationships in ecosystems across a diversity of spatial and temporal (including paleo) scales. Proposals may focus on areas such as: biogeochemistry; nutrient cycling; energy flow; primary productivity; stoichiometric relationships; climate-ecosystem feedbacks; radiatively active gas flux; element budgets on watershed, regional, continental, or global scales; relationships between diversity and ecosystem function; ecosystem services; and landscape dynamics.
Biological Sciences--Mulit-User Equipment and Instrumentation Resources
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO); Division of Biological Infrastructure (DBI); Instrument - Related Activities
Deadline(s): Archived
Objectives:
The Multi-User Equipment and Instrumentation Resources for Biological Sciences (MUE) Program provides support for the purchase of major items of instrumentation, with funding ranging from $40,000 to $400,000, and that will be shared by a number of investigators having actively-funded research projects in areas supported by the Directorate for Biological Sciences. Instrumentation used in the conduct of disease-oriented research, including the etiology, diagnosis or treatment of physical or mental disease, abnormality or malfunction in human beings or animals, or the design and testing of drugs for treatment of such conditions is not appropriate for consideration.
Eligibility:
Proposals are invited from alll qualified scientists and engineers and strongly encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to compete fully in any of the research related programs described here.
Bridging Brain, Mind, and Behavior - 21st Century Science Collaborative
Sponsor: James S. McDonnell Foundation
Deadline(s):Open
Objectives:
The foundation supports research studying how neural systems are linked to and support cognitive functions and how cognitive systems are related to an organism’s (preferably human) observable behavior. The program is intended to help investigators pursue experiments designed to answer well-articulated questions.
Proposals seriously and carefully considering how to best understand the neural and cognitive basis of behavior are welcomed. Proposals proposing to use functional imaging to identify the “neural correlates” of cognitive or behavioral tasks (for example, mapping the parts of the brain that ‘light up” when different groups of subjects play chess, solve physics problems, or choose apples over oranges) are not funded through this program. In general, JSMF and its expert advisors have taken an unfavorable view of projects attempting too wide a leap in a single bound. Functional imaging studies using poorly characterized tasks as proxies for complex behavioral issues involving empathy, moral judgments, or social decision-making are generally not appropriate responses to this call for proposals.
Eligibility:
Strong preference will be given to applications involving multi-institutional collaboration. There are no geographic restrictions on these awards and the Foundation encourages international applications. The lead applicant must be sponsored by a non-profit institution as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code. The grantee institution must agree to administer the award and to waive all indirect and administrative costs.
CFHF-Grants Program
Sponsor: Conservation, Food and Health Foundation
Deadline(s): Various; see website
Objectives:
Through grants to support research and through targeted grants to help solve specific problems, the Foundation helps build capacity within developing countries in its three areas of interest. The foundation is especially interested in supporting projects which lead to the transfer of responsibility to the citizens of developing countries for managing and solving their own problems and developing the capacity of local organizations. The Conservation, Food and Health Foundation supports special projects and programs in three primary fields of interest: conservation, food and health.
CONSERVATION: improvement of ecological and environmental conditions in the developing world. The sponsor supports field research and related research activities, training, and technical assistance efforts that: help conserve viable ecosystems and protect biological diversity in developing countries; and train Third World personnel in conservation and protection of resources, with an emphasis on technical and scientific training.
FOOD: support of focused efforts to develop or improve access to, safety and availability of food for consumption in developing countries. Areas of interest include projects to: promote or develop specific practices of sustainable agriculture; address fuel and resource problems related to food production and preparation in developing countries; offer targeted education and training to small scale food producers and farmers; and advance new approaches to control pests and diseases affecting crops of importance to developing countries.
HEALTH: improvement of the level of health in the Third World through special programs that promote research, technical assistance or training to: improve public health, with emphasis in the areas of health promotion, disease prevention, and family planning; and increase understanding and treatment of tropical diseases.
The sponsor prefers to support specific projects and strategies which have potential for broad applicability to other organizations or communities in the third world.
Eligibility:
Ordinarily the sponsor limits its support to tax-exempt organizations. However, the sponsor wishes to remain open to the possibility of supporting certain equivalents, such as a domestic or foreign governmental unit or agency, or non-governmental, foreign organization determined to be the equivalent of a tax-exempt organization. Not more than one proposal application from an organization in any calendar year will be considered, and the sponsor will not fund more an organization more than once in a funding year.
Christensen Fund-Grants Program
Sponsor:Christensen Fund
Deadline: March 31 and August 31, annually
Objectives:
The sponsor supports maintaining the rich diversity of the world—biological and cultural—over the long run, by focusing on five geographic regions: The Greater South West (Southwest USA and Northwest Mexico); Central Asia and Turkey; The African Rift Valley (especially Southwest Ethiopia and also Northern Kenya); Northern Australia; and Melanesia. The sponsor will also accept proposals for the San Francisco Bay Area Program and the Building Global Knowledge Program.
Eligibility:
Grantseeking organizations need to be US 501(c) (3) or a similar not-for-profit organization, government unit, university or museum either in the USA or in another country.
Earthwatch Institute
Sponsor: Center for Field Research, Earthwatch Institute
Deadline(s): various
Objectives:
Research. Conservation. Education. Earthwatch Institute engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.
FOR SCIENTISTS: The Research Program at Earthwatch support research covering a variety of topics and welcome a diverse scientific community. In particular, Earthwatch is interested in supporting typically under-represented groups, such as early career scientists, women in science, and developing country nationals. Earthwatch supports doctoral and post-doctoral researchers, or researchers with equivalent scholarship or commensurate life experience. The Research Program welcomes proposals from advanced scholars and professionals of any nationality.
FOR EDUCATORS: Educator fellowships are awarded through a competitive application process. Applications are considered based on available funding in the applicant's geographic region, and the benefits that would result from participating on an Earthwatch expedition. Fellows are assigned to projects according to their interests, skills, availability, project need, and grant restrictions. Contact us directly with any specific questions regarding our review process.
Elementary, middle, and high school educators and administrators of any discipline are eligible to apply for our Education Fellowship Program.
Foundation for Microbiology Grants
Sponsor: Foundation for Microbiology
Deadline(s):Continuous
Objectives:
The Foundation for Microbiology does not offer conventional research, fellowship, or travel grants. Its funds are used for the support of lectureships, prizes, or courses related to the field of microbiology, as well as for unusual publications or other activities in this field poorly supported by the usual government agencies. Any of these activities, to qualify for support, must be expected to address a national or international audience. Innovative educational programs dealing with microbiological topics and making use of contemporary communication techniques are a special focus of interest; also programs concerned with enhancing public awareness of science, including K-12 teaching programs that make use of microorganisms.
ELIGIBILITY:
No grants are made to individuals.
Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison With Industry (GOALI)
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS); Grant Opportunities for Academic Liaison With Industry (GOALI)
Deadline(s):Open
Objectives:
The GOALI initiative aims to synergize university-industry partnerships by making funds available to support an eclectic mix of industry-university linkages. Special interest is focused on affording the opportunity for: (1) faculty, postdoctoral fellows and students to conduct research and gain experience with production processes in an industrial setting, (2) industrial scientists and engineers to bring industry's perspective and integrative skills to academe, and (3) interdisciplinary university-industry teams to conduct long-term projects. This initiative targets high-risk/high-gain research with a focus on fundamental topics that would not have been undertaken by industry, new approaches to solving generic problems, development of innovative collaborative industry-university educational programs, and direct transfer of new knowledge between academe and industry. To meet this objective, the GOALI program provides funding, for example, for faculty, postdoctoral fellows, and students to develop creative modes of collaborative interactions with industry through individual or small-group projects, and industry-based fellowships for graduate students and post-doctoral fellows.
Eligibility:
U.S. institutions of higher education that confer degrees in research areas normally supported by NSF may submit proposals on behalf of faculty embers with full-time appointments. Only U.S. citizens, nationals, or permanent residents are eligible to apply. Partcipation by women and under-represented minority engineers and scientists and those with disabilities is encouraged.
Life Sciences Research
Sponsor: United States Department of Energy (DOE); Office of Science; Biological and Environmental Research Program (BER)
Deadline(s):Continuous
Objectives:
Research is focused on utilizing unique DOE resources and facilities to develop fundamental biological information and advanced technologies for understanding and mitigating the potential health effects of energy development, energy use, and waste cleanup. The objectives are to
- create and apply new technologies and resources in mapping, sequencing, and information management for characterizing the molecular nature of the human genome;
- develop and support DOE national user facilities for use in fundamental structural biology;
- use model organisms to understand human genome organization, human gene function and control, and the functional relationships between human genes and proteins;
- characterize and exploit the genomes and diversity of microbes with potential relevance for energy, bioremediation, or global climate;
- understand and characterize the risks to human health from exposures to low levels of radiation and chemicals;
- develop novel technologies for high throughput determination of protein structure; and
- anticipate and address ethical, legal, and social implications arising from genome research.
Eligibility:
Any university or other institution of higher education, nonprofit or for-profit organization, and non-federal agency or entity is eligible for a grant or cooperative agreement. An unaffiliated individual also is eligible for a grant or cooperative agreement.
Nutritional Sciences Research Group Sponsor: National Cancer Institute
Deadline(s): various
Objectives:
The Nutritional Science Research Groop plans, develops, directs, and coordinates external research programs in diet and nutrition, including micronutrients as modifiers of cancer risk and tumor behavior, to help establish a comprehensive understanding of the precise role of bioactive food components.
Research is aimed at identifying people who will benefit and people who might be placed at risk from dietary intervention strategies. Research priorities include: nutritional modulation of genetic pathways; diet, epigenetic events, and cancer prevention; diet-induced changes in cancer processes; nutrient interactions; temporal exposure to bioactive food components and cancer risk; validation of biomarkers for exposure, effect, and susceptibility; and use of exfoliated cells and other surrogate markers to determine the impact of bioactive food components on cancer.
The program funds a one to two research opportunities yearly. See their website for the next upcoming grant opportunity.
Eligibility:
You may submit an application if your organization has any of the following characteristics: Public/State Controlled Institution of Higher Education; Private Institution of Higher Education; Nonprofit with 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Nonprofit without 501(c)(3) IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education); Small Business; For-Profit Organization (Other than Small Business); State Government; U.S. Territory or Possession; Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribal Government (Other than Federally Recognized); Indian/Native American Tribally Designated Organization; Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entity (Foreign Organization); Hispanic-serving Institution; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs); Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Regional Organization; or Other(s): Eligible agencies of the Federal government; Faith-based or community based organizations.
Patagonia Grants Program
Sponsor:Patagonia
Deadline: April 30 and August 31, annually
Objectives:
The sponsor supports small, grassroots activist organizations with provocative direct-action agendas, working on multi-pronged campaigns to preserve and protect our environment. They also help local groups working to protect local habitat, and think the individual battles to protect a specific stand of forest, stretch of river or indigenous wild species are the most effective in raising more complicated issues – particularly those of biodiversity and ecosystem protection – in the public mind. Patagonia looks for innovative groups that produce measurable results.
Eligibility:
The sponser supports small, tax-exempt grassroots organizations with provocative direct-action agendas. The sponsor will only support projects taking place in countries in which they do business (United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Poland, Ireland, Austria, Spain, Scandinavia, Belgium, Korea, Japan, Chile and Argentina).
Research Grant
Sponsor: Gloeckner Foundation, Fred C.
Deadline(s): April 1, annually
Objectives:
The Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation provides a source of financial aid for research and educational projects in floriculture and in the supporting and related fields, such as plant pathology, plant breeding, agricultural engineering, agricultural economics, entomology, and plant physiology related to floriculture and ornamental horticulture.
Eligibility:
The foundation awards grants to universities, colleges, and federal research institutions in the United States.
Research Participation at the U.S. Army Research Laboratory
Sponsor:Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Deadline: Open
Objectives:
The sponser provides opportunities to participate in research and technology development in engineering, mechanics, chemistry, computational modeling, science, and materials research related to enhancing the lethality and survivability of America's ground forces. Related disciplines include physical, biological, and medical sciences; computer/information science and technology; computational modeling; and materials research.
Eligibility:
The sponsor provides opportunities to undergraduate or graduate students; postgraduates who have completed degree within the last three years; faculty members; and retired scientists. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.
Searle Scholars Program
Sponsor: Kinship Foundation
Deadline(s): September 28, 2007 for July 1, 2008 activation
Objectives:
The Searle Scholars Program, administered by the Chicago Community Trust, makes grants to selected universities and research centers to support the independent research of exceptional young faculty in the biomedical sciences and chemistry.
Eligibility:
Applications are invited from selected tax-exempt universities and research institutions. Because there are limits on the number of applications that will be accepted from each invited institution, individuals considering submitting applications should consult with their Provost, Graduate Dean, or similarly situated academic officer to determine how selections will be made within their institutions. Applicants for year 2008 awards will be expected to be pursuing independent research careers in biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, immunology, neuroscience, pharmacology, and related areas in chemistry, medicine, and the biological sciences.Candidates should have begun their first appointment at the assistant professor level on or after July 1, 2006 and therefore be in their first or second year. This appointment must be a tenure-track position, and must be in an academic department of an invited, degree-granting institution.
Spencer Foundation Grants Program
Sponsor:Spencer Foundation
Deadline:Open
Objectives:
The Spencer Foundation provides funding for investigations that promise to yield new knowledge about education in the United States or abroad. The Foundation funds research grants that range in size from smaller grants that can be completed within a year, to larger, multi-year endeavors.
Eligibility:
Principal Investigators applying for a Research Grant must be affiliated with a school district, a college or university, a research facility, or a cultural institution. The Foundation accepts proposals from institutions and/or researchers from the U.S. and internationally. Researchers must also have an earned doctorate in an academic discipline or professional field or appropriate experience in an education-related profession.
Systematic Biology and Biodiversity Inventories
Sponsor: National Science Foundation (NSF); Directorate for Biological Sciences (BIO); Division of Environmental Biology (DEB); Systematic and Population Biology
Deadline(s): January and July 9, 2008
Objectives:
The Systematic Biology and Biodiversity Inventories Cluster supports research in taxonomy and systematics that contributes to: 1) using phylogenetic methods to understand the evolution of life in time and space, 2) discovery, description, and cataloguing global species diversity, and 3) organizing information from the above in efficiently retrievable forms that best meet the needs of science and society. The Systematic Biology and Biodiversity Inventories Cluster funds projects within the two Programs, Systematic Biology and Biodiversity Inventories, in addition to the PEET and PBI solicitations listed below. In addition, the cluster participates in AToL and other related funding opportunities.
The SBBI Cluster continues to encourage and support studies that seek to synthesize available and new species-level taxonomic information in the context of providing revisionary treatments and predictive classifications for particular groups of organisms.
Travel Grants
Sponsor: Hudson River Foundation; Hudson River Fund
Deadline(s):Continuous
Objectives:
Travel grants are available for travel related to the research goals of the Hudson River Fund. The foundation is particularly interested in visits by experts from outside the region to share new approaches to environmental questions about the Hudson River. Travel requests to attend conferences are discouraged.
Eligibility:
Applications may be made either by individuals or by organizations on their behalf.
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Sources cited above were derived from the SPIN and COS Funding Databases with some editing of the results. |
