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Research Foundation
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of Trade Research Grants
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Foundation
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Sponsor:American Express Philanthropic Program
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor supports projects in the following areas:
ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE--supports initiatives that encourage, sustain, and develop economic
self-reliance through programs that: serve youth, emphasizing school to career and other
career readiness programs with the retail, travel and hospitalities industry; build
awareness about career and employment options for individuals facing significant barriers to
employment; and provide education, training and workplace experiences in order that they may
actively pursue these options; and provide education in the fundamentals of business and
economics, the importance of savings, the basics of personal financial management, and
related consumer issues. Programs that promote entrepreneurship and small business are also
considered.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are U.S. non-profit, tax-exempt organizations. The sponsor also makes
grants to organizations outside of the U.S. that can document not-for-profit status.
Sponsor:APICS Educational and Research Foundation, Inc.
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
Grants are provided to develop educational material and programs, to define and expand the
sponsor's body of knowledge, or to create a pool of resources (materials, programs, and
content experts) for the sponsor's members. Grants may support the development of ideas or
enhance existing products and services. The sponsor's vision is to increase manufacturing
and service industry competitiveness and global prosperity.
Sponsor:Canadian Embassy
Deadline(s):Deadline has recently passed-please check back soon
for the new 2003 deadline
Objectives:
The sponsor provides senior scholars with an opportunity to complete and publish a major
study which will significantly benefit the development of Canadian studies in the U.S. The
study must be on a subject of widespread interest to the Canadian studies community in the
U.S. as well as in Canada. Preference is given to support a book project after a publisher
has indicated an interest.
Restrictions:
This program is offered only in odd-numbered years. Eligible applicants are full-time
tenured faculty members at accredited four-year U.S. colleges and universities who are fully
involved in Canadian studies. Applicants must have a lengthy track record in teaching,
research, and publishing on Canada, the Canada/U.S., or Canada/North America; and on the
social, cultural, political and economic issues that impact on these relationships. They
should be in the process of completing research for a book or major monograph. This award is
available only once to the same recipient. An individual may not receive two individual
category Canadian studies grants during the same grant period. Funding may not exceed $3,000
per month for a period of up to six months. Funds may be used only for direct costs related
to the project initiated by the applicant. Research may be conducted only in the U.S. and
Canada. Whenever the award represents the sole source of financial support, the period of
the award must be used exclusively for the proposed project. It is expected that the
applicants will be granted a leave of absence or a sabbatical during the award period.
Application forms and guidelines are available. Applicants are encouraged to discuss their
interest in this program with a Canadian government official in their area.
Sponsor:Carthage Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor supports programs that address public policy questions concerned with national
and international issues.
Restrictions:
Applications may be submitted at any time. The sponsor normally considers grants at
quarterly board meetings held each year. Eligible applicants are tax-exempt organizations
such as colleges and universities. Grants are not made to individuals. Grant awards vary
and are based on each individual proposal. Initial contact should be in the form of a
letter, signed by the organization's President, or authorized representative, and have the
approval of the Board of Directors. Guidelines are available.
Sponsor:Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for Intl. Schol. Exch.
Deadline(s):09/15, 03/15
Objectives:
Grants provide assistance for conferences and/or workshops on Chinese studies in the
humanities and the social sciences. In general, the scope of the sponsor's program
includes, but is not limited to: Chinese cultural heritage; classical studies, especially
literary and historical works; The Republic of China, including any subject related to the
Republic of China, its development and transformation since its establishment, through the
Nanking Period, and up to the present; Taiwan area studies, including its history and
archaeology as well as socioeconomic, political and cultural aspects; and China-related
comparative studies.
Restrictions:
Application deadline dates are September 15 and March 15 for conferences to be
held during the following six months. Eligible applicants are academic institutions. Budgets
for conferences should not exceed $25,000. Funding is not available for administrative
costs, overhead or endowments. Funding is not provided for capital equipment, including
computers and printers, building design and construction or maintenance. The sponsor
encourages applications with matching funds from other sources. Application materials are
available. Faxed and emailed applications are not accepted.
Sponsor:Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for Intl. Schol. Exch.
Deadline(s):09/15, 03/15
Objectives:
Grants provide assistance for travel to conferences and present papers on subjects relating
to Chinese studies in the humanities and the social sciences. In general, the scope of the
sponsor's program objectives include, but are not limited to: Chinese cultural heritage;
classical studies, especially literary and historical works; the Republic of China,
including any subject related to the Republic of China, its development and transformation
since its establishment, through the Nanking Period, and up to the present; Taiwan area
studies, including its history and archaeology as well as socioeconomic, political and
cultural aspects; and China-related comparative studies.
Restrictions:
Applications should be filed before September 15 or March 15 for conferences to be held
during the following six month period. Eligible applicants include assistant, associate, and
full professors. Applications should be submitted by the chairman of the university or
college department with which the applicant is affiliated. Each university is limited to
one application per year. Grants provide up to $1,000 for travel and hotel costs that are
not reimbursed by the conference organizer. Funding is not available for administrative
costs, overhead, or endowments. Funding is not provided for capital equipment, including
computers and printers, building design and construction or maintenance. The sponsor
encourages applications with matching funds from other sources. Application materials are
available. Faxed and emailed applications are not accepted.
Sponsor:Carnegie Corporation of New York
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for young scholars with outstanding promise as well as by
established experts who stand to contribute significantly to the advancement of knowledge
and understanding in the sponsor's fields of interest, which include education,
international peace and security, international development, and democracy.
Restrictions:
There are no deadlines for the submission of proposals. The sponsor will seek nominations
from an extensive network of experts beginning October 1, 2000. Eligible applicants are
young scholars or established experts. All fellows must be U.S. citizens or have permanent
U.S. residency status. Up to twenty fellowships lasting one to two years will be awarded
annually. The maximum amount available will be $100,000. Nomination materials are
available. Individual fellowships will not be awarded for dissertations, debt repayments,
projects that already have substantial outside funding, the purchase of equipment, or rent.
Sponsor:Carnegie Corporation of New York
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor makes a few grants each year for projects that fall outside its three major
areas of concentration, including democracy, international peace and security, and
international development. In the future, these funds will be used for the promotion of the
nonprofit and philanthropic sector, other out-of-program or cross-program grants, and
tie-off grants to long-term grantees.
Restrictions:
Grants are made to any non-profit organizations and institutions that show promise of having
national or international impact. Award amounts will vary. The sponsor does not make grants
for basic operating expenses, endowments, or facilities. There are no application forms.
Applicants should submit a brief statement containing a description of the project's aims,
amount of support required, duration, methods, personnel, and budget. Detailed proposals
may be requested if the project is within the sponsor's areas of interest.
Sponsor:Center for Credit Union Research
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides funds for scientific, objective analysis of issues of interest to
credit unions, financial consumers, and policy makers. Preference is given to research
topics that simultaneously provide material for academic publication and material that
provides meaningful and compelling findings for credit union practitioners, financial
consumers, and policy makers. Fields of interest include: management, human resources,
marketing, accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, economics, consumer science, actuarial
science, and statistics.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are researchers who have completed a terminal degree in their field and
hold faculty positions at a college or university. Preference is given to researchers who
have an established track record in research, however junior faculty is also eligible to
apply. The usual range for a research grant is $5,000 to $25,000. This will generally cover
the cost of collecting data, research assistance, any necessary travel for on-site work,
other direct costs and a research stipend. Application guidelines are available.
Sponsor:Commonwealth Fund
Deadline(s): February 2005
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support to give outstanding American professionals the opportunity to
study, travel, and gain practical experience in public policy in New Zealand, including
first-hand knowledge of economic, social and political reforms, and management of the
government sector. The program has three goals: to reinforce New Zealand/United States
links by enabling Americans of high intellectual ability and leadership potential to come to
New Zealand to gain experience and build contacts in the field of public policy development;
to help improve the practice of public policy in the United States and New Zealand by the
cross-fertilization of ideas and experience in the two countries; and to build a network of
public policy experts on both sides of the Pacific, and encourage ongoing policy exchange
between New Zealand and the United States.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are mid-career professionals active in any part of the public, business,
or non-profit sectors. Applicants must be U.S. citizens with at least five years'
experience in their professions. There are no formal age limits, but the focus of the
fellowships is on mid-career development, and successful candidates are likely to be in
their late twenties to early forties.
Sponsor:Crane-Rogers Foundation
Deadline(s):04/01, 09/01 annually
Objectives:
The sponsors provides talented and promising individuals with an opportunity to develop a
deep understanding of an issue, country or region outside the U.S. and to share that
understanding with a wider public.
Eligibility:
Candidates must be under thirty-six years of age. Applicants must have a good command of
written and spoken English and must also have completed the current phase of their formal
education before they apply.
Sponsor:Witter (Dean) Foundation
Deadline(s):Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides grants in support of research and higher education in finance. Small
grants are also made for specific wildlife research and conservation projects, primarily in
Northern California.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are tax-exempt institutions. Although conservation awards are for
projects based in Northern California, applicants can be from any part of the country. In
1997, $700,400 in grants were paid. Funds are typically committed for two to three years
into the future to facilitate effective program planning by the institutions supported.
Previous awards in finance have ranged up to $100,000, and in conservation up to $50,000.
Grants in conservation and wildlife are often made on a matching basis. Indirect costs are
allowed although there is no established rate. Applicants should submit a brief letter, for
which guidelines are provided. If the project, program, or institution falls within the
priorities, interests, and available funds of the sponsor, a more detailed proposal will be
requested.
Sponsor:Economic Development Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides grants to support projects designed to alleviate conditions of
substantial and persistent unemployment and underemployment in economically-distressed areas
and regions of the Nation, to address economic dislocations resulting from sudden and severe
job losses, and to administer the sponsor's programs.
During FY 2000, EDA will give priority consideration to projects that help communities achieve and sustain economic growth, including those that support the sponsor's "New Markets" and "Liveable Communities" initiatives and the priorities of the Department of Commerce, including, among other things, the following: construction and rehabilitation of essential public works infrastructure and economic development facilities that are necessary to achieve long-term growth and provide stable and diversified local economies in the Nation's distressed communities; assistance to communities suffering job losses and/or plant closings resulting from changing trade patterns; commercialization and deployment of technology, particularly information technology and telecommunications, and efforts that support technology transfer, application, and deployment for regional economic development; projects from Minority Serving Institutions to plan and implement activities that will create opportunities for minority enterprise and technology-based employment in distressed areas; entrepreneurial development, especially programs that build local capacity such as small business incubators and community financial intermediaries, and projects benefiting minorities, businesses owned by women, and people with disabilities (e.g., revolving loan funds); economic adjustment, especially in response to military base and Department of Energy facility closures and downsizing, defense industry downsizing, and post-disaster, long-term economic recovery; projects that fall under the New Markets Initiative--those that attract private investment in economically distressed inner city areas, small and medium-sized towns, rural areas, and Native American communities; projects located in federally designated rural and urban Enterprise Communities and Empowerment Zones and state enterprise zones; projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to economic development; projects that support the economic development of Native American communities including Alaska Native Villages; and projects that support locally created partnerships that focus on regional solutions for economic development.
The sponsor will give priority to projects that: fund financial studies to determine whether a base reuse capital improvement financing scheme requires credit enhancement, and if so, to determine the most appropriate form(s) of credit enhancement (note that proposed credit enhancement schemes need not identify EDA as a funding source in order to be competitive); or fund the credit enhancement of a bond for construction activities targeted to new or renovated infrastructure and/or buildings located on former military base property. Factors that will be considered in selecting projects under this demonstration will include: the economic distress of the community affected by the base closure; the projected economic development benefits, e.g., job creation and private sector investment, that will result from the construction of improvements that will be funded by the bond; and the degree to which the resulting activities can serve as a prototype for other areas facing major base conversion needs.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are Indian Tribes; state and local governments; and non-profit
organizations working in cooperation with state and local governments. The average funding level for planning
grants in 2000 was $1,300,000. Indirect costs are allowed.
Sponsor:Economic Development Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
Grants are provided for economic adjustment assistance programs that help states and local
areas design and implement strategies for facilitating adjustments to changes in their
economic situation that are causing or threaten to cause serious structural damage to the
underlying economic base.
During FY 2000, EDA will give priority consideration to projects that help communities achieve and sustain economic growth, including those that support the sponsor's "New Markets" and "Liveable Communities" initiatives and the priorities of the Department of Commerce, including, among other things, the following: construction and rehabilitation of essential public works infrastructure and economic development facilities that are necessary to achieve long-term growth and provide stable and diversified local economies in the Nation's distressed communities; assistance to communities suffering job losses and/or plant closings resulting from changing trade patterns; commercialization and deployment of technology, particularly information technology and telecommunications, and efforts that support technology transfer, application, and deployment for regional economic development; projects from Minority Serving Institutions to plan and implement activities that will create opportunities for minority enterprise and technology-based employment in distressed areas; entrepreneurial development, especially programs that build local capacity such as small business incubators and community financial intermediaries, and projects benefiting minorities, businesses owned by women, and people with disabilities (e.g., revolving loan funds); economic adjustment, especially inresponse to military base and Department of Energy facility closures and downsizing, defense industry downsizing, and post-disaster, long-term economic recovery; projects that fall under the New Markets Initiative--those that attract private investment in economically distressed inner city areas, small and medium-sized towns, rural areas, and Native American communities; projects located in federally designated rural and urban Enterprise Communities and Empowerment Zones and state enterprise zones; projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to economic development; projects that support the economic development of Native American communities including Alaska Native Villages; and projects that support locally created partnerships that focus on regional solutions for economic development.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants may be states, cities, or other political subdivsion of a state, or a
consortium of such subdivisions, an Indian Tribe, a designated Redevelopment Area, a
community development corporation, or a nonprofit organization determined by the sponsor to
be representative of a Redevelopment Area. Funds in the amount of $34,629,000 have been
appropriated for this program. The average funding level on FY 1999 was $180,000. Indirect
costs are allowed.
Sponsor:Economic Development Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
Grants under this program support feasibility studies on potential economic development
projects, which analyze the various economic, financial, and social aspects of the proposed
projects, and provide local leaders with a thorough basis for making informed economic
development decisions.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are economic development districts; states, cities or other political
subdivisions of a state or consortium of political subdivisions; Indian tribes or a
consortium of Indian Tribes; institutions of higher learning or consortium of such
institutions; and public or private non-profit organizations or associations acting in
cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state.
Sponsor:Economic Development Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support to projects designed to alleviate conditions of substantial and
persistent unemployment and underemployment in economically -distressed areas and regions of
the Nation, and to address economic dislocations resulting from sudden and severe job
losses.
During FY 2000, EDA will give priority consideration to projects that help communities achieve and sustain economic growth, including those that support the sponsor's "New Markets" and "Liveable Communities" initiatives and the priorities of the Department of Commerce, including, among other things, the following: construction and rehabilitation of essential public works infrastructure and economic development facilities that are necessary to achieve long-term growth and provide stable and diversified local economies in the Nation's distressed communities; assistance to communities suffering job losses and/or plant closings resulting from changing trade patterns; commercialization and deployment of technology, particularly information technology and telecommunications, and efforts that support technology transfer, application, and deployment for regional economic development; projects from Minority Serving Institutions to plan and implement activities that will create opportunities for minority enterprise and technology-based employment in distressed areas; entrepreneurial development, especially programs that build local capacity such as small business incubators and community financial intermediaries, and projects benefiting minorities, businesses owned by women, and people with disabilities (e.g., revolving loan funds); economic adjustment, especially in response to military base and Department of Energy facility closures and downsizing, defense industry downsizing, and post-disaster, long-term economic recovery; projects that fall under the New Markets Initiative--those that attract private investment in economically distressed inner city areas, small and medium-sized towns, rural areas, and Native American communities; projects located in federally designated rural and urban Enterprise Communities and Empowerment Zones and state enterprise zones; projects that demonstrate innovative approaches to economic development; projects that support the economic development of Native American communities including Alaska Native Villages; and projects that support locally created partnerships that focus on regional solutions for economic development.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are Indian Tribes; state and local governments; and non-profit
organizations working in cooperation with state and local governments; for-profit
organizations and individuals. Funds in the amount of $500,000 have been appropriated for FY
2000. The average funding level for planning grants last year was $41,000. Indirect costs
are allowed.
Sponsor:Economic Development Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
Information dissemination grants make critical information about economic development
programs, projects and emerging issues available to practitioners through different means.
Research grants examine in depth important existing and emerging issues in economic
development, and document the results for practitioners and policy makers. Evalution grants
systematically assess the economic impact of funding under the sponsor's programs to measure
each program's effectiveness, and to make recommendations for improving the program.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, institutions of higher learning,
for-profit entities, and private individuals.
Sponsor:Economic Development Administration
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The program supports institutions of higher education in establishing and operating outreach
programs that use resources to provide technical assistance on economic development projects
and programs.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are economic development districts; states, cities or other political
subdivisions of a state or consortium of political subdivisions; Indian tribes or a
consortium of Indian Tribes; institutions of higher learning or consortium of such
institutions; and public or private non-profit organizations or associations acting in
cooperation with officials of a political subdivision of a state.
Sponsor:Department of State
Deadline(s):01/13/2003
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support to develop and strengthen university-level business management
education in Albania. The project will support the development of instructional materials
and faculty training in business with emphasis on business management, business law and
ethics, corporate governance, accounting, organizational management, finance, banking, and
alternative conflict resolution in business. The means for achieving these objectives may
include mentoring, case study development, teaching, consultation, research, distance
education, internship training and professional outreach to public and private sector
managers and entrepreneurs. The project should pursue its objectives through a strategy that
coordinates the participation of junior and senior faculty,
administrators, or graduate students for any appropriate combination of
teaching, research, mentoring, internships, and outreach, for exchange
visits ranging from one week to an academic year.
Eligibility:
In the United States, participation in the program is open to accredited two and four-year
colleges and universities, including graduate schools. Applications from community colleges,
minority-serving institutions, and consortia or other combinations of U.S. colleges and
universities are eligible. Secondary U.S. partners may include governmental and
non-governmental organizations, as well as non-profit service and professional
organizations. Participants representing a U.S. institution and traveling under the
Bureau's grant funds must be teachers, advanced graduate students who are teaching or
research assistants, or administrators from the participating institution(s). Participants
representing a U.S. institution must be U.S. citizens. Advanced graduate students who are
teaching or research assistants are eligible for Bureau-funded participation in this program
only if they are working under the direction of an accompanying faculty participant or
project director. Participation in Albania is open to recognized institutions of
post-secondary education. Secondary foreign partners may include relevant governmental and
non-governmental organizations, as well as non-profit service and professional organizations
concerned with issues in business management, business law, business ethics, and alternative
conflict resolution in business. Foreign participants must be citizens or permanent
residents of Albania who are eligible to receive a A1 visa.
Sponsor:Department of State
Deadline(s):01/13/2003
Objectives:
This program supports the development of programs of instruction and faculty training at one
or more universities in Algeria in business management and entrepreneurship, public
administration, or another field with significant potential impact on the Algerian economy.
Eligible applicants may apply to pursue institutional or departmental objectives in
partnership with (an) Algerian institution(s) with support from the College and University
Affiliations Program. The means for achieving the objectives of the applicant and its
partner(s) may include mentoring, teaching, consultation, research, distance education,
internship training, and professional outreach to public and private sector managers and
entrepreneurs. The project is designed to assist one or more Algerian universities to
develop a modern curriculum and program in business management or public administration to
facilitate the development of business activity and the quality, efficiency and integrity of
the private and public sectors in Algeria. While priority will be given to competitive
proposals in business management, proposals in public administration and other fields are
also eligible if the proposals demonstrate their potential impact on the Algerian economy.
For each project, applicants are encouraged to develop outreach to and collaboration with
practitioners by including them, together with junior and senior instructors, in working
groups for faculty development and curriculum design and development.
Eligibility:
In the United States, participation in the program is open to accredited two and four-year
colleges and universities, including graduate schools, as well as to other organizations
meeting the provisions described in IRS regulation 26 CFR 1.501(c). Applications from
consortia or other combinations of U.S. colleges and universities are eligible. Secondary
U.S. partners may include governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as
non-profit service and professional organizations. Participants representing the U.S.
institution must be U.S. citizens. In Algeria, the partner must be a recognized institution
of post-secondary education. Secondary foreign partners may include relevant governmental
and non-governmental organizations, as well as non-profit service and professional
organizations concerned with issues in business development or public administration
training in Algeria. Foreign participants must be citizens or permanent residents of
Algeria and qualified to receive a J-1 visa.
Sponsor:Department of State
Deadline(s):01/13/2003
Objectives:
The sponsor offers an assistance award program to support the development of programs of
instruction and faculty training at universities in Tunisia in business management, public
administration, or another field with significant potential impact on the Tunisian economy.
Eligible applicants may apply to pursue institutional or departmental objectives in
partnership with one or more Tunisian institutions with support from the College and
University Affiliations Program. The means for achieving the objectives of the applicant and
its partner(s) may include mentoring, teaching, consultation, research, distance education,
internship training, and professional outreach to public and private sector managers and
entrepreneurs. Proposals emphasizing practical strategies to assist the Tunisian faculty
and administrators to develop new curricula, teaching methodologies and programs are
encouraged. All proposals should explain the potential impact of the project on the Tunisian
economy.
Eligibility:
In the United States, participation in the program is open to accredited two and four-year
colleges and universities, including graduate schools. Applications from consortia or other
combinations of U.S. colleges and universities are eligible. Secondary U.S. partners may
include governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as non-profit service and
professional organizations. Participants representing the U.S. institution must be U.S.
citizens. With the exception of outside consultants reporting on the degree to which project
objectives have been achieved, participants who are traveling under the Bureau's grant funds
must be teachers, advanced graduate students who are teaching or research assistants, or
administrators from the participating institution(s). Advanced graduate students are
eligible for Bureau-funded participation in this program only if they are working under the
direction of an accompanying faculty participant. In Tunisia, the partner must be a
recognized institution of post-secondary education. Secondary foreign partners may include
relevant governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as non-profit service and
professional organizations concerned with issues in business development or public
administration training in Tunisia. Foreign participants must be citizens or permanent
residents of Tunisia and must be qualified to receive a J-1 visa.
Sponsor:Department of State
Deadline(s):01/13/2003
Objectives:
Support is provided for the development of programs of instruction and faculty training at
the University of Pristina in one or both of the following two fields: business management
and entrepreneurship; and public administration. Eligible applicants may submit proposals
that address one or both of these objectives. The means for achieving these objectives may
include mentoring, teaching, consultation, research, distance education, internship
training, and professional outreach to public and private sector managers, entrepreneurs,
and local government administrators in Kosovo. The project is designed to assist the
University of Pristina to develop a modern program in business management education to
facilitate the development of entrepreneurial and business activity in Kosovo. The project
is also designed to enable the University of Pristina to develop a program of instruction in
public administration to increase efficiency and accountability in the administration of the
public sector in Kosovo. Applicants may submit proposals focusing on either, or both of the
two disciplines.
Eligibility:
In the United States, participation in the program is open to accredited two and four-year
colleges and universities, including graduate schools, as well as to other organizations
meeting the provisions described in IRS regulation 26 CFR 1.501(c). Applications from
consortia or other combinations of U.S. colleges and universities are eligible. In Kosovo,
the partner is the University of Pristina. Secondary foreign partners may include relevant
governmental and non-governmental organizations, as well as non-profit service and
professional organizations concerned with issues in business development and/or public
administration training in Kosovo.
Sponsor:Department of State
Deadline(s):01/13/2003
Objectives:
Funds are provided to support the Consortium of Faculties of Economics in Croatia (which
includes the Universities of Zagreb, Split, Rijeka and Osijek) as the Consortium develops a
full-time Master's Degree program in Business Administration to be based in the city of
Zadar. Core program instruction for the MBA program will take place in Zadar during the
second year of the program, once a curriculum is developed in collaboration with the
Consortium of Faculties of Economics. The means for achieving these objectives may include
curriculum development, faculty training, case study development, consultation, research,
distance education, internship training and professional outreach to public and private
sector managers and entrepreneurs. The project should pursue these objectives through a
strategy that coordinates the participation of junior and senior level faculty,
administrators, or graduate students for any appropriate combination of teaching, research,
mentoring, internships, and outreach, for exchange visits ranging from one week to an
academic year. Visits of one semester or longer for participants from Croatia are strongly
encouraged and program activities must be tied to the goals and objectives of the
project.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are accredited post-secondary educational institutions and other
organizations. In the United States, participation in the program is open to accredited two
and four-year colleges and universities, including graduate schools as well as other
organizations. Applications from consortia or other combinations of U.S. colleges and
universities are eligible. With the exception of outside consultants reporting on the
degree to which project objectives have been achieved, participants who are traveling under
the Bureau's grant funds must be teachers, advanced graduate students who are teaching or
research assistants, or administrators from the participating institution(s). Participants
representing the U.S. institution(s) must be U.S. citizens. Advanced graduate students are
eligible for Bureau-funded participation in this program only if they are working under the
direction of an accompanying faculty participant or project director on the achievement of
project objectives. The Croatian partner is the Consortium of Faculties of Economics in
Croatia. Secondary foreign partners may include relevant governmental and non-governmental
organizations, as well as non-profit service and professional organizations concerned with
the development of the MBA Program in Croatia. Foreign participants must be instructors at a
university belonging to the Consortium of Faculties of Economics in Croatia and must be
citizens or permanent residents of Croatia who are eligible to receive a J-1 visa.
Sponsor:Dr. Scholl Foundation
Deadline(s):03/01/2003
Objectives:
The sponsor supports the following areas:
-private education including elementary and secondary schools, colleges, and universities
-general charitable programs, including grants to hospitals, and programs for children, the
developmentally disabled, and senior citizens
-civic, cultural, social services, health care, economic, and religious activities
Eligibility:
Only one application per organization will be considered each year.
Sponsor:Leader to Leader Institute, (formerly Drucker (Peter
F.) Foundation)
Deadline(s):Deadline has recently passed-check back soon for
2004 deadline
Objectives:
The sponsor awards a prize to a nonprofit, tax-exempt organization that has demonstrated
innovation in a program or project. The program or project must: further the mission of the
organization; have specific and measurable outcomes; exemplify innovation by demonstrating a
"new dimension" of performance; have made a difference in the lives of the people it serves;
and serve as a model that can be replicated or adapted by other organizations.
Eligibility:
Eligible applicants are nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations responsible for the nominated
program or project; third-party nominations will not be accepted. The award will not be
presented to an individual, nor for the general work of an organization. Only one entry may
be submitted by an organization. The nominated program must have been launched no earlier
than January 1, 1998.
Sponsor:Earhart Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides research fellowships to individuals in the social sciences and
humanities disciplines, including, government/politics, philosophy, international affairs,
and economics. The award should lead to the advancement of knowledge through teaching,
lecturing, and publication.
Restrictions:
Proposals should be submitted not less than 120 days before commencement of the projected
work period. Eligible applicants are individuals who have established themselves
professionally and who are associated with educational or research institutions. In 1999,
seventy-five research grants were awarded. The maximum amount was $35,000 and the minimum
was $850, with an average of $15,278. Support is provided for a maximum of twelve months.
Endowment and building programs are not supported, and requests for general operating
support are discouraged. Application guidelines are available.
Sponsor:National Science Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor supports opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in mathematics,
science, and engineering research. This program offers support to provide research
experiences for one or two undergraduate students. Development of collegial relationships
and interactions is an important part of this program. Funding may be requested from any of
the sponsor's directorates to support REU activity in proposals for new or renewal grants or
cooperative agreements, or through a supplement to an ongoing grant or cooperative agreement
funded by the sponsor. The sponsor provides support in the following areas: Biological
Sciences; Computer and Information Science and Engineering; Engineering; Geosciences;
Mathematical and Physical Sciences; and Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences; and from
the Office of Polar Programs.
Restrictions:
While the deadline is open, two to three months should be allowed for processing. Because
some disciplines and programs have specific closing dates and review Supplement requests in
a comparative manner, applicants should make contact with the cognizant Program Director
early in the year to verify. Eligible applicants are all U.S. institutions conducting
research in the disciplines normally supported by the sponsor, including colleges and
universities, such non-academic research institutions as government or industrial
laboratories (including small businesses with strong capabilities in research), museums,
observatories, or combination thereof. Student participants must be citizens or permanent
residents of the U.S. and its possessions, and enrolled in a degree program leading to a
bachelor's degree (full- or part-time). There is no restriction on the number of proposals
that may be submitted per institution.
Projects may be carried out during the summer months, during the academic year, or both. The term of supplements may not exceed that of the underlying research project. Total costs are expected to be typically up to $6,000 per student, and may include stipends for students, salaries of involved faculty, relevant student housing costs, an administrative allowance (limited to twenty-five percent of student stipends, in lieu of indirect costs), and a modest allowance for supplies. Student stipends for full-time summer activity should be at least $300 per week, with pro rata equivalent stipends for part-time academic year participation and part-time summer participation. Requests for supplemental funding should be in the form of a letter as sent directly to the cognizant NSF Program Director, as described in the REU program announcement. Preproposals are not accepted. Applicants are encouraged to contact the relevant NSF directorate or research program.
Sponsor:Erasmus University Rotterdam
Deadline:Applications are taken into consideration immediately and
a decision about acceptance given within 6 weeks after submission.
Objectives:
The Erasmus Research Institute of Management (ERIM) aim to invest in
young, talented researchers with the potential for intellectual leadership
needed for the future development if the field of Research in
Management. The program is designed to serve highly qualified, young
postdocs wishing to conduct rigorous academic research. The postdoctoral
fellows will move research in the area of management an important step
forward by producing significant results. The program creates lots of
opportunities to further personal intellectual fulfillment and an exciting
international academic career. ERIM's mission is to carry out first rate
research which is published in international top journals in the field of
Research in Management. The research is focused on the firm in its
environment, its intra- and inter-firm relations, its business processes
and the management of these in their interdependent connections. The
research is organized in five programs (theme groups) that cover a variety
of themes and topics. (1) Business Processes, Logistics Management and
Information Systems, (2) Organization, (3) Marketing, (4) Finance and
Accounting, (5) Strategy and Entrepreneurship.
Fellowships are available for full-time academic research in the areas covered by ERIM. The fellowships can cover a period of appointment of up to three years. In addition to the current nuclei of research themes within the ERIM, the postdoctoral fellows are encouraged to pursue their own individual research projects. Postdoctoral fellows have autonomy in conducting their research and are encouraged to explore new multidisciplinary lines of research of an international standing and importance in the field of research in management. Foe excellent research designs additional research budgets will be made available. ERIM will provide the fellows with an adequate range of facilities like office space, secretarial assistance, research facilities and library facilities, help in finding suitable living accomodation, legal/fiscal and social hosting. A fellowship includes an internationally competetive salary and an investment budget for the research activities. The Netherlands offers a preferential tax treatment for international researchers. International travel expenses are reimbursed.
Eligibility:Sponsor:Eurasia Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor supports innovative projects with the potential to advance significantly one or
more of the following program areas:
PRIVATE ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT--projects aimed toward accelerated development and growth of
private enterprises. The sponsor supports new and aspiring entrepreneurs establish and
operate their businesses by improving business practices, increasing access to capital, and
reducing legal and regulatory barriers to business development. Priority is given to
projects in the small and medium-sized enterprises sector of the economy.
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY--projects working toward a more effective, responsive, and
accountable local government. The sponsor supports a broad array of projects aimed at
increasing the effectiveness, responsiveness, and accountability of governmental bodies as
their roles change. Primary focus is placed on the development of new policies and systems
at all levels, and particularly on public administration reform at the sub-central level.
Three main goals of this program area include: improved performance of civil servants;
improved fiscal management in local government; and legislation and systems enabling
effective local government.
Restrictions:
Eligible applicants are tax-exempt, non-profit organizations or comparable institutions as
well as universities and government entities. The sponsor makes grants only to registered
legal entities. For-profit institutions may be eligible if the project itself is
not-for-profit and does not serve the commercial interests of the private entity. Grants
from the Washington office support U.S.-N.I.S. partnership projects. Grants made from the
sponsor's field offices are awarded directly to N.I.S. organizations for projects carried
out either with or without a partner organization. The average field office grant is
$20,000. The average U.S.-N.I.S. partnership grant is for $100,000. Grants are generally
awarded for up to one year, however in some cases grants may be renewed after the first
year. On occasion, the sponsor has awarded multi-year grants. Funds are not provided for
individual academic study or research. Application guidelines are available.
Sponsor:Ford Foundation
Deadline:Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for domestic and international projects in the following
areas:
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT--The sponsor supports organizations that help create employment
opportunities and help people acquire, develop and maintain savings, investments,
businesses, homes, land and other assets. The sponsor supports organizations and practices
that help low-income people develop marketable job skills and acquire and retain reliable
employment that provides livable wages.
COMMUNITY AND RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT--The sponsor helps people and groups acquire, protect and
improve land, water, forests, wildlife and other natural assets in ways that help reduce
poverty and injustice. The sponsor seeks to develop community-based institutions that
mobilize and leverage philanthropic capital, investment capital, knowledge and skills,
natural resources, and faith in a responsible and fair manner.
Restrictions:
Most grants are given to organizations. However, the sponsor also makes a few grants to
individuals for research, training, and other activities related to the sponsor's
interests. Such grants are awarded either through publicly announced competitions, or on
the basis of nominations from universities and other nonprofit institutions. Grant support
will vary on an individual basis. Support is not provided for undergraduate scholarships,
purely personal or local needs, the routine operating costs of institutions or for religious
activities, and, except in rare cases, the construction or maintenance of buildings.
Applicants should submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a formal proposal. There
are no application forms, but guidelines for proposals are provided. Applicants in foreign
countries should direct their requests to the nearest overseas field office, a list of which
is provided in the sponsor's program guidelines.
Sponsor:Ford Foundation
Deadline(s): Open
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for domestic and international projects in the following
areas:
HUMAN RIGHTS AND INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION--addresses international human rights, as well as
the rights of women, migrants and refugees, and racial and ethnic minorities. Also focuses
on efforts to promote peace and security, strengthen support for U.S. global engagement, and
inform international economic policy making.
GOVERNANCE AND CIVIL SOCIETY--seeks to strengthen governmental performance and
accountability, increase civic participation, improve policy making and strengthen civil
society and the philanthropic sector.
Restrictions:
Most grants are given to organizations. However, the sponsor also makes a few grants to
individuals for research, training, and other activities related to the sponsor's
interests. Such grants are awarded either through publicly announced competitions, or on
the basis of nominations from universities and other nonprofit institutions. Grant support
will vary on an individual basis. Support is not provided for undergraduate scholarships,
purely personal or local needs, the routine operating costs of institutions or for religious
activities, and, except in rare cases, the construction or maintenance of buildings.
Applicants should submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a formal proposal. There
are no application forms, but guidelines for proposals are provided. Applicants in foreign
countries should direct their requests to the nearest overseas field office, a list of which
is provided in the sponsor's program guidelines.
Sponsor:Ford (Gerald R.) Foundation
Deadline(s):03/15, 09/15 annually
Objectives:
The sponsor provides support for research in the holdings of the Gerald R. Ford Library.
Library collections focus on federal policies, institutions, and politics in the 1970s.
Selected strengths of the holdings are domestic affairs and policies, economics, the 1976
presidential campaign, media relations, White House management and decision making,
congressional relations, and foreign policy.
Restrictions:
Applications must be postmarked by March 15 or September 15, however, applications may be
submitted at any time. Those received too late for one round will automatically be
considered in the next. Eligible applicants are individuals worldwide who are selected based
upon the pertinence of "open" Library holdings, project significance, appropriateness of
project design, and applicant qualifications. The sponsor typically authorizes $20,000 for
grants each year. Grants of up to $2,000 are provided to defray the travel, living, and
photocopy expenses of a research trip to the Ford Library. Foreign applicants are
responsible for the costs of travel between their home country and North America, since the
grants only cover travel within North America. Grants must support research to be conducted
after the awards are announced and will not be awarded retroactively for research already
conducted. Grant recipients must begin research within one year of receiving an award
notice. Applications and guidelines are available. To apply, print an application form from
the web site or contact the Library to obtain one. Before applying, contact the Library for
information about holdings related to the proposed project. If sending e-mail,include
mailing address and research interest.
Sponsor:Spencer Foundation
Deadline:Open
Objectives:
The sponsor's mission is to fund activities, anywhere in the world, which
foster new ideas in education and encourage creativity. The sponsor
prefers to fund specific initiatives that conform to the mission
statement.
Eligibility:
The sponsor funds activities from anywhere in the world.