National Funding Opportunities for Faculty and Students
Program

Description

Deadline
NASA
Undergraduate Research work on practical problems in aerospace or on future NASA missions

Jan. 22, 2010

 
Postdoctoral fellowships 60 postdoctoral fellowships annually in NASA research in
Aeronautics, Astrobiology, Astrophysics, Earth Science, Exploration Systems, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Space Operations. 		Nov 1, March 1, and 
July 1 annually
NASA Academy

 for US student with GPA of at least 3.0 interested in leadership in aerospace-related careers
 deadlines to be announced in Nov.
Goddard Space Flight Center Internships Programs for undergraduate students, graduate students, and post-dosc multiple listings
Langley Aerospace Research Summer Scholars (LARSS) $5,000 stipend for graduate and $4,500 for Juniors and Seniors who are US citizens participated a Summer, Fall, or Spring Paid Internship Opportunity at NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia Feb 1, 2010
Lewis’ Educational and Research Collaborative Internship Program (LERCIP) LERCIP program at the NASA Glenn Research Center in Cleveland, Ohio consists of internships for
-High School Students
-College Students
-Secondary School Teachers
-NASA Scholars




Jan. 31, 2010 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security

  
DHS Scholarship and Fellowship Program Full tuition and monthly stipends for STEM undergraduate and graduate students who pursue the basic science and technology innovations that can be applied to the DHS mission. Deadline will be announced in Oct. or Nov. 
DHS HS-STEM Summer Internship Program $500 stipends each week plus transportation expenses for undergraduate students majoring in homeland security related science, technology, engineering and mathematics (HS-STEM) disciplines Deadline will be announced in Oct. or Nov.
DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions 10 week stipends for faculty and student research teams to participate in the DHS Summer Research Team Program for Minority Serving Institutions to conduct research at the DHS Centers of Excellence Deadline will be announced in Oct. or Nov.
DHS Science and Technology Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Annual stipends for postdoctoral scientists and engineers research on problems compatible with the research interests and mission of DHS. Deadline will be announced in Oct. or Nov.
L'Oreal USA  
Women in Science Fellowship Program
 Up to $60,000 each for 5 postdoctoral researchers who beginning careers in the life and physical/ material sciences, mathematics, engineering, and computer science. The 2009 application period is now closed. Please check back for the 2010 application deadline.
The National Academies Fellowships Office  
The Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships Fellowship grants awards at the Predoctoral, Dissertation and, Postdoctoral levels to students who demonstrate excellence, a commitment to diversity and a desire to enter the professoriate.
  • Predoctoral Awards at $20,000 per year for up to 3 years.
  • Dissertation Awards at $21,000 for 1 year
  • Postdoctoral Awards at $40,000 for 1 year
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    Predoctoral:

      Nov. 2, 2009

    Dissertation:

      Nov. 9, 2009

    Postdoctoral:

      Nov. 9, 2009

     
    The Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation  
    The Woodrow Wilson Indiana Teaching Fellowship a $30,000 stipend for talented college graduates and mid-career professionals to teaching in science, technology, engineering, and math (the STEM fields) in four participating Indiana universities. January 12, 2010
    Women in Biomedical Careers (NIH, DH&HR)  
    Research on Causal Factors and Interventions that Promote and Support the Careers of Women in Biomedical and Behavioral Science and Engineering The aims of the RFA are to support research on 1) causal factors explaining the current patterns observed in the careers of women in biomedical and behavioral science and engineering; and 2) the efficacy of programs designed to eliminate sex/gender disparities and promote the careers of women in these fields. Last deadline posted on website: Oct. 22, 2008.

    No current deadline available at this time.
    American Association of University Women  
    American Fellowships $30,000/Postdoctoral Research, $20,000/Dissertation, $6,000/grants to support women researchers November 15, 2009
    Career Development Grants $2,000 - $12,000 support for women who are pursuing course work beyond a bachelor's degree. Dec. 15, 2009
    Community Action Grants $5,000-$10,000 grants provide seed money to individual women, AAUW branches and AAUW state organizations, to promote education and equity for women and girls. Cost share required. Jan. 15, 2010
    International Fellowships Up to $30,000 for full-time graduate or postgraduate study or research.  Women who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents are eligible to apply. December 1, 2009
    Master's and First Professional Fellowship $5,000 - $12,000 awarded for women studying in Master's program or First Professional program. January 10, 2010

    CUR Biology

     
     Biology Student Travel Awards $250 awards for undergraduate students presenting original research results at a regional or national, discipline-specific meeting during the fiscal year 2008 - 2009.

    September 1, 2009

    MarchMm March 1, 2010
    William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement $5,000 grant awarded to a young colleague of the recipient's choice.

    Oct. 1 annually

     
    Sigma Xi  
    Grants-in-Aid of Research Program $1,000 awards to students from all areas of the sciences and engineering; $5,000 for astronomy research and $2,500 for vision related research Oct. 15, March 15 annually
    Prizes & Awards

    John P. McGovern Science and Society Award: $5,000 honorarium and a medal.

    Walston Chubb Award for Innovation: $4,000 honorarium and an invitation to give a lecture at Sigma Xi's annual meeting.

    George Bugliarello Prize :$5,000 warded to a superior interdisciplinary essay, review of research or analytical article published in American Scientist

    Monie A. Ferst Award. $5,000 award and a medal

    Common Wealth Award for Science and Invention: $50,000 cash prize for outstanding achievement in the fields of literature, science and invention, sociology, public service and government, dramatic arts and mass communications..

    Honorary Members.

    Oct. 1 annually

     

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    awarded biennially, beginning in 2007

     

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    Oct. 1, annually
    American Heart Association
    National Scientist Development Grant Program Description $77,000 award/year to fund research broadly related to cardiovascular disease and stroke. Jan. 22, 2010
    National Fellow-to-Faculty Transition Award Program Description Up to $100,000 per year to support mid-term investigators with unusual promise and an established record of accomplishments (including up to 10% indirect costs). Jan. 22, 2010
    American Cancer Society  
    ACS Research Grants for Independent Investigators  
    Research Scholar Grants in Basic, Preclinical, Clinical and Epidemiology Research Up to $200,000 per year (up to 4 years) to support investigator-initiated research projects in basic, preclinical, clinical and epidemiologic research (plus 20% allowable indirect costs).

    April 1 and October 15, annually

    Research Scholar Grants in Cancer Control: Psychosocial and Behavioral Research Up to $200,000 per year (up to 4 years) to support investigator-initiated research projects in psychosocial, behavioral, and cancer control research.

    April 1 and October 15, annually 
     Research Scholar Grants in Cancer Control: Health Services and Health Policy Research Up to $200,000 per year (up to 4 years) to support investigator-initiated research projects in health services and health policy outcomes research (plus 20% allowable indirect costs).

    April 1 and October 15, annually  
    Institutional Research Grants  $90,000 per year for three years. Seed money for the initiation of projects by promising junior investigators. April 1, annually
    ACS Mentored Training and Career Development Grants
    Postdoctoral Fellowships Up to $44,000 for doctoral researchers to qualify for an independent career in cancer research. April 1 and October 15, annually 
    Mentored Research Scholar Grant in Applied and Clinical Research Up to $135,000 grants per year (5 years) for full-time faculty to support mentored research with the goal of becoming independent investigators in clinical, cancer control and prevention, epidemiologic, psychosocial, behavioral, health services and health policy research. April 1 and October 15, annually 
    Doctoral Training Grants in Oncology Social Work $20,000 annual grants for 2 years to support the training of graduate students in doctoral programs focused on research related to the psychosocial needs of persons with cancer and their families. Oct. 15, annually
    Master's Training Grants in Clinical Oncology Social Work $12,000 awards to institutions to support the training of second year master's students to provide psychosocial services to persons with cancer and their families. Oct. 15, annually
    ACS Professorships  
    Research Professorships $80,000 annual awards for 5 years to mid-career investigators who have made seminal contributions that have changed the direction of cancer research (involving leadership research). Letter of Intent Deadline: February 1 Application Deadline: April 1, annually
    Clinical Research Professorships $80,000 annual awards for 5 years to mid-career investigators who have made seminal contributions that have changed the direction of clinical, psychosocial, behavioral, health policy or epidemiologic cancer research. Letter of Intent Deadline: August 1 Application Deadline: October 15, annually
    ACS International Programs  
    International Fellowships for Beginning Investigators (ACSBI) $45,000 awards for travel and stipend support for assistant professorships or similar positions.  Must have at least two years of postdoctoral experience with an objective to foster a bi-directional flow of knowledge, experience, expertise, and innovation between countries. Dec. 1, annually
    National Science Foundation  
    Graduate Research Fellowship Program

    $40,500 awards for a year of support for graduate students who are leading to research-based master’s or doctoral degrees

    Nov 2- 12, 2009
    East Asia and Pacific Summer Institutes for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) Provides U.S. graduate students in science and engineering:  1) first-hand research experiences in Australia, China, Japan, Korea, New Zealand, Singapore or Taiwan; 2) an introduction to the science, science policy, and scientific infrastructure of the respective location; and 3) an orientation to the society, culture and language.
    December 8, 2009
    The Elsevier Foundation New Scholars Program  
    The Elsevier Foundation New Scholars Program $5,000 to $50,000 grants for first five years post doctoral candidates to address the fundamental challenge of balancing children and family responsibility with demanding academic careers in science, health and technology. Sept. 15, annually
    ELSA U. PARDEE FOUNDATION  
    ELSA U. PARDEE grants Grants for projects related to developing new treatments or cures for cancer. Proposals for one year projects geared toward new cancer researchers or innovative approaches to cancer research are encouraged.  (Overhead limited to 25%). Ongoing deadline
    RESEARCH CORPORATION  

    Cottrell College Science Awards
    		 2 years awards within 25,000$ to 45,000$ (details inside) for first 3 years tenure faculties (no doctoral degree) support of significant researches along with their students in the fields of astronomy, chemistry, or physics Application deadline: November 15, annually.  Preliminary proposal deadline:  September 15, annually (required for all applicants).
    Cotrrell Scholar Awards Awards are for beginning faculty members who wish to excel at both research and teaching in astronomy, chemistry, or physics The deadline for receipt of proposals is 5 pm (MST) on the first regular business day in April. Applications must conform to guidelines and directions, and need to be endorsed by the institution. Potential applicants can begin the online submission process by completing the online submission Eligibility Quiz.
               

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