Grants & Contracts tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc/46 2009-10-19T16:33:09Z Movable Type Pro 4.21-en GlaxoSmithKline Foundation Faculty Fellowship Program in Public Policy and Public Engagement tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4748 2009-10-19T16:27:19Z 2009-10-19T16:33:09Z Deadline: November 13, 2009 (Please click here for application details.) Fellows will be selected based on the following criteria: Acknowledged expertise in one or more areas of public policy important to the future of North Carolina; A history of... Beverly Winecoff Deadline: November 13, 2009 (Please click here for application details.) Fellows will be selected based on the following criteria:
  • Acknowledged expertise in one or more areas of public policy important to the future of North Carolina;
  • A history of public engagement; and
  • Demonstrated excellence in writing for a non-academic audience.
Anyone wishing to learn more about the Institute for Emerging Issues (IEI) or the Faculty Fellows program should visit the IEI's website at www.emergingissues.org. ]]> CANADIAN STUDIES GRANT PROGRAM tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4747 2009-10-19T16:14:53Z 2009-10-19T16:21:49Z Deadlines: Research Grant Program: November 2, 2009 Faculty Enrichment (Course Development) Program: December 1, 2009 The Canadian Government, through its Embassy and Consulates in the United States, supports research, conferences, teaching, and program activity related to Canada and/or Canada-U.S. relations.... Beverly Winecoff Deadlines: Research Grant Program: November 2, 2009 Faculty Enrichment (Course Development) Program: December 1, 2009 The Canadian Government, through its Embassy and Consulates in the United States, supports research, conferences, teaching, and program activity related to Canada and/or Canada-U.S. relations. The Canadian Studies grant program seeks to encourage comparative research and teaching, faculty exchanges, student mobility, and collaboration between American and Canadian researchers. The program also seeks to build stronger ties between American and Canadian universities and colleges.
  • Research Grant Program assists individual scholars or teams of scholars in writing an article-length manuscript of publishable quality with a focus on Canada or Canada-U.S. relations.
  • Faculty Enrichment (Course Development) Program provides faculty members an opportunity to develop or update a course with substantial Canadian content that will be offered as part of their regular teaching load.
]]> here for a list of recent grant recipients and their projects. Prospective applicants are encouraged to discuss their interest in the grant program with a Canadian government officer in their area.]]> CUR Institute - BRP - Application Deadline extended to October 15th tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4724 2009-10-05T13:30:40Z 2009-10-05T13:59:09Z Beginning a Research Program in the Natural Sciences at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution Next Offering: November 20-22, 2009, Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI Application Deadline: October 15, 2009 ________________________________________ Starting a successful research program and doing scholarly work at a... Beverly Winecoff
  • select undergraduate researchers
  • mentor student researchers and develop and use their research skills
  • time management - balancing teaching, research and service activities
  • develop and select research projects appropriate for undergraduates
  • adapt to an undergraduate research environment vs. that in graduate school
  • link research to the classroom and
  • develop grantsmanship skills related to gaining external and institutional research support
    • For further details, please visit http://www.cur.org/institutes/newfaculty.html Before you apply, please review the following information about your Narrative Statement, which must be provided at the time of application. Narrative Statement: As a part of the Institute application, please provide a one paragraph narrative statement in which you
    • describe what you see as the future of undergraduate research at your institution and
    • what outcomes you hope to realize through participation in the CUR Institute.
    In addition to the paragraph, please pose 3 questions that you hope will be discussed during the Institute. If you wish, you may choose questions from the following list.
    1. What should be my research expectations for undergraduates?
    2. When should I submit my first grant proposal and why?
    3. I find myself in a department in which research is expected but not yet valued. What strategies can I use to overcome the notion seemingly held by some of the faculty that classroom teaching is much more important than supervised research and that research detracts from a teacher's classroom performance?
    4. In addition to learning about the research process, independent thinking, use of research instruments, etc., what else should students gain from doing a research experience?
    5. How do I establish rules (e.g. lab safety rules) and ensure that students obey them?
    6. How do I use my department's curriculum and my particular classes to attract students to do long-term research projects in my lab?
    7. How do I establish continuity between students coming into and leaving my research group so that I can keep the research program going nearly continuously?
    8. How do I introduce research into my classroom?
    9. My institution does not have a grants and contracts office. How do I find the time to find appropriate funding agencies and prepare and submit research grant proposals?
    10. What institutional and departmental policies and practices should I expect that will encourage or support my research with undergraduates.
    Link to Application Application Deadline: October 15, 2009 ]]>     Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) Grants tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4708 2009-09-29T15:18:54Z 2009-09-29T15:21:18Z The CCLI program is the National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education's broadest, most innovative program. The CCLI program funds projects for creating new learning materials and teaching strategies, developing faculty expertise, implementing educational innovations, and assessing and evaluating student... Beverly Winecoff CCLI web site for full program guidelines. Deadlines: Type 1 projects - May 2010; Type 2 and 3 projects - January 13, 2010 Type 1 Projects (small grants) - Up to $200,000, 2-3 years Type 2 Projects (medium grants) - Up to $600,000, 2-4 years Type 3 Projects (large grants) - Up to $5,000,000, 3-5 years ]]> ACS/Mellon Faculty Renewal Grant Pre-Proposals Due October 1 tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4661 2009-09-17T15:28:42Z 2009-09-17T15:33:19Z ACS (Associated Colleges of the South) is continuing to offer grants in faculty and institutional renewal, supported by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The grants are designed to provide opportunities for faculty to: Be well prepared for... Beverly Winecoff
  • Be well prepared for leadership and decision making roles on the campus
  • Become more effective teachers through specific faculty renewal experiences
  • Enhance personal development, with particular attention to preparation for retirement and making retirement a fruitful and productive experience.
    • Grants are available in the following four categories for up to $8,000 each: Professional Development, Leadership Development, Personal Growth, and Mentoring. Grant requests will be accepted with the following priorities:
    1. Collaborative efforts across ACS campus boundaries
    2. Collaboration among faculty on a single campus that could lead to broader inter-campus programs
    3. Projects carried out by individual faculty that could provide a model for efforts at other ACS institutions
    The next round of pre-proposals will be due October 1, 2009. For those asked to submit full proposals, the due date for the next round will be January 15, 2010. Visit the Web site at http://www.colleges.org/faculty_renewal/index.html to view the guidelines and selection criteria. If you have further questions about the program or process, please contact Marcia White at mwhite@colleges.org. ]]>     FULBRIGHT SCHOLAR DEADLINE tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4539 2009-07-06T18:34:12Z 2009-07-06T18:35:34Z The application deadline for the traditional Fulbright Scholar Program approaches! The award competition for 2010-11 will close on August 1, 2009, so please submit your application by that time. For more details, visit: www.cies.org.... Beverly Winecoff www.cies.org. ]]> PROFESSIONAL GRANT DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4340 2009-05-07T19:02:29Z 2009-05-07T19:40:43Z PROPOSAL WRITING I June 8th - 10th, 2009 To be held at: North Carolina State University Raleigh, North Carolina The Grant Training Center is sponsoring a three-day grant proposal workshop for 1) those who wish to strengthen their grant writing... Beverly Winecoff PROPOSAL WRITING I
    June 8th - 10th, 2009
    To be held at:
    North Carolina State University
    Raleigh, North Carolina
    The Grant Training Center is sponsoring a three-day grant proposal workshop for 1) those who wish to strengthen their grant writing skills and 2) beginners who wish to acquire and master the techniques of preparing, writing and winning proposals from various funding agencies. The center of attention will be on how to effectively tell the story that leads to funding, be it for the researcher in the sciences and social sciences to the educator and non-profit professional. Participants will learn how to:
    • Comprehend the diversity of the grant funding community
    • Research and identify potential funding sources
    • Create the right fit with the funding agency
    • Address the guidelines of proposals
    • Identify and effectively write the key elements of a proposal
    • Integrate each component of the grant into the final product
    • Develop focused and realistic budgets
    • Package professional grants submissions
    Space is limited, and since this class fills up quickly, it is on a first-come-first-serve basis. Workshop fee: $595 (includes tuition, materials, certificate of completion and continental breakfast) A rebate of $50 per person is given for two or more registrants from the same organization. Click here to register. To register by phone or for more information call (866) 704-7268. ]]>     HAGLEY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY: Short-Term Grants-in-Aid tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4214 2009-04-01T19:26:28Z 2009-04-01T19:33:00Z DEADLINES: June 30, October 31, March 31 Short-term grants-in-aid support visits to Hagley for scholarly research in the imprint, manuscript, pictorial, and artifact collections. They are designed to assist researchers with travel and living expenses while using the research collections.... Beverly Winecoff DEADLINES: June 30, October 31, March 31 Short-term grants-in-aid support visits to Hagley for scholarly research in the imprint, manuscript, pictorial, and artifact collections. They are designed to assist researchers with travel and living expenses while using the research collections. Scholars receive a stipend, make use of the research holdings, and participate in the programs of the Center for the History of Business, Technology, and Society. ELIGIBILITY: These grants are to support serious scholarly work. They are available to both degree candidates and senior scholars and writers working independently as well as college and university teachers, librarians, archivists, museum curators, and scholars from fields other than humanities. Scholars are expected to participate in seminars which meet periodically, as well as attend noontime colloquia, lectures, and other public programs offered during their tenure. FUNDING: Low cost housing may be available on the museum grounds. Stipends are for a minimum of two weeks, maximum of two months at no more than $1,600 per month. WRITE: Center for the History of Business,Technology, and Society Hagley Museum and Library P.O. Box 3630 Wilmington, DE 19807-0630 WEB: http://www.hagley.org/library/center/grantsinaid.html E-MAIL: clockman@hagley.org PHONE: (302) 658-2400, ext. 243 FAX: (302) 655-3188 ]]> CAMILLE AND HENRY DREYFUS FOUNDATION: Special Grant Program in the Chemical Sciences tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4213 2009-04-01T19:17:57Z 2009-04-01T19:25:04Z DEADLINES: June 4, initial inquiry; November 12, full proposal The Special Grant Program in the Chemical Sciences supports innovative projects in any area consistent with the Foundation's broad objective to advance the chemical sciences. ELIGIBILITY: The Special Grant Program in... Beverly Winecoff DEADLINES: June 4, initial inquiry; November 12, full proposal The Special Grant Program in the Chemical Sciences supports innovative projects in any area consistent with the Foundation's broad objective to advance the chemical sciences. ELIGIBILITY: The Special Grant Program in the Chemical Sciences is open to institutions in the States, Districts, and Territories of the United States of America that have a focus in the chemical sciences. Institutions include schools, colleges and universities, as well as other not-for-profit organizations, such as scientific societies and science museums. Awards are not made directly to individuals, or, in general, to private foundations. FUNDING: The amount of support requested is determined by the applicant. In 2007, awards ranged from about $11,000 to $75,000. WRITE: The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. 555 Madison Avenue, 20th Floor New York, NY 10022 WEB: http://www.dreyfus.org/awards/special_grant_program_chemical.shtml E-MAIL: admin@dreyfus.org PHONE: (212) 753-1760 ]]> CENTER FOR ADVANCED STUDY IN BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES: Postdoctoral Residential Fellowships tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4212 2009-04-01T18:45:06Z 2009-04-01T19:16:09Z DEADLINE: June 1 The cornerstone of the Center is its Residential Fellows program which awards academic year residential fellowships for about 45 scholars who form a cohesive and diverse intellectual community. Fellows enjoy time and freedom to pursue their priority... Beverly Winecoff DEADLINE: June 1 The cornerstone of the Center is its Residential Fellows program which awards academic year residential fellowships for about 45 scholars who form a cohesive and diverse intellectual community. Fellows enjoy time and freedom to pursue their priority research, and more importantly, to expand their horizons in active engagement with their Center colleagues. Through its rigorous application-based selection system, the Center identifies and selects top scholars from disciplines in the social and behavioral sciences, the natural sciences, and the humanities, as well as interdisciplinary areas. By awarding residential fellowships to these scholars, bringing them together in a lovely setting with opportunity for social interaction, freeing them from the demands of normal academic life, and giving them free rein with respect to work, the Center serves as an incubator of innovative contributions to academe and society. The result is a track record of influential, groundbreaking work, significant scholarly transformation, and major short- and long-term achievements of Center Fellows. Young scholars are encouraged to apply. ELIGIBILITY: Applicants with a Ph.D., professional degree (e.g., J.D., M.D.) or equivalent foreign degree are eligible to apply. Applicants who have achieved an equivalent level of professional reputation will also be considered. Faculty at all academic levels or independent scholars may apply, provided they exhibit a high level of achievement (adjusted for rank) including a strong record of research publications. The Center encourages applications from junior scholars at least 3 to 4 years past the doctorate, typically for a fellowship year soon after achieving tenure. FUNDING: A Center stipend is based on the Fellow's salary for the year before residence. That stipend shall not exceed one-half of the Fellow's academic year (nine-month) base salary for that year and is additionally subject to an upper limit set by the board of trustees. For 2009-10, that cap is set at $60,000. It has not yet been set for 2010-11, but there is no indication that the cap will be altered. WRITE: Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences 75 Alta Road Stanford, CA 94305 WEB: http://www.casbs.org/programs/fellowships/ E-MAIL: secretary@casbs.stanford.edu PHONE: (650) 321-2052 FAX: (650) 321-1192]]> AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION: Scientific Conferences tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4211 2009-04-01T18:35:56Z 2009-04-01T18:50:55Z DEADLINES: June 1, December 1 The Science Directorate of the American Psychological Association (APA) is seeking proposals for research conferences in psychology. The purpose of this program is to promote the exchange of important new contributions and approaches in scientific... Beverly Winecoff DEADLINES: June 1, December 1 The Science Directorate of the American Psychological Association (APA) is seeking proposals for research conferences in psychology. The purpose of this program is to promote the exchange of important new contributions and approaches in scientific psychology. ELIGIBILITY: One of the primary organizers must be a member of APA. Only academic institutions accredited by a regional body may apply. Independent research institutions must provide evidence of affiliation with such an accredited institution. Joint proposals from cooperating institutions are encouraged. Conferences may be held only in the United States, its possessions, or Canada. FUNDING: Grant money, ranging from $500 to $20,000, is available for each scientific conference. The conference must also be supported by the host institution with direct funds, in-kind support, or a combination of the two. CONTACT: WRITE:
    APA Science Directorate 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242
    WEB: http://www.apa.org/science/confer2.html E-MAIL: science@apa.org PHONE: 202/336-6000]]>     CUR - Call for Undergraduate Research Highlights tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4188 2009-03-30T19:02:07Z 2009-03-30T20:01:48Z DEADLINE: April 10, 2009 Submissions for the "Undergraduate Research Highlights" feature of the Summer 2009 issue of the CUR Quarterly are being accepted until April 10, 2009. Highlights consist of brief descriptions of recent (past six months) peer-reviewed research or... Beverly Winecoff kdm@bradley.edu). Submissions not selected for inclusion in the Quarterly will be posted to the Highlights portion of CUR's web site. ]]>
  • Title of the article and full journal citation (inclusive pages).
  • A brief description (3-5 lines) of the research and its significance.
  • Title and department or program affiliation of the faculty member.
  • A brief description of the student co-author(s). Include the year of study in which the studen t(s) undertook the work, the opportunity through which the work was undertaken, (independent study project, summer project, REU program, senior thesis project, etc.), and the current status of the student (graduate school, employed, still enrolled, etc).
  • The source of funding for the work.
    • ]]>     National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Career Opportunities in Research (COR) Honors Undergraduate Research Training Grant (T34) tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4185 2009-03-30T18:52:41Z 2009-03-30T19:01:55Z Notice of Correction to PAR-08-093 On February 8, 2008, the NIMH issued a Program Announcement (PAR-08-093) entitled, "National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Career Opportunities in Research (COR) Honors Undergraduate Research Training Grant (T34)". This notice is to inform the... Beverly Winecoff Notice of Correction to PAR-08-093 On February 8, 2008, the NIMH issued a Program Announcement (PAR-08-093) entitled, "National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Career Opportunities in Research (COR) Honors Undergraduate Research Training Grant (T34)". This notice is to inform the scientific community of the following revisions to the announcement. Section II. Award Information (2) Funds Available D. Training Related Expenses (TRE): The applicant institution may request TRE for each appointed trainee to help defray certain training expenses. These costs may include health insurance for each trainee, limited support for administrative staff salaries, curriculum enhancement, a modest amount of equipment needed to upgrade the curriculum, consultant costs, research supplies, faculty/staff travel directly related to the research training program, and program evaluation. Workshops designed to improve performance on specific tests (e.g., GRE, MCAT) are not allowed, nor is support for mentoring the COR trainees. Requests for TRE costs must be itemized by cost category and justified in the application. Applicants requesting TRE in excess of 25% of the total direct costs are strongly advised to contact NIMH program staff prior to submitting an application. Section IV. Application and Submission Information (6) Other Submission Requirements Research Training Program: The current requirement that COR T34 research training applicants request a minimum of eight trainee positions per grant year is rescinded. Instead, because the depth and quality of the applicant pool and availability of preceptors may vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the number of trainee positions requested may also vary. It should be noted, however, that applicants requesting more than eight trainee positions per year are strongly advised to contact NIMH program staff prior to submitting an application. Institutional Settings and Characteristics: This section should describe the nature and extent of the participation of students from diverse groups at the institution. Institutional data must include:
    • the total number of students from underrepresented, disabled, and disadvantaged groups in the participating science departments;
    • the number of students from underrepresented, disabled, and disadvantaged groups graduating per year
    • the number of students from underrepresented, disabled, and disadvantaged groups who enroll in research Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. programs
    This notice applies to applications for the May 12, 2009 and May 12, 2010 receipt dates. Inquiries Mark Chavez, Ph.D. Division of Adult Translational Research & Treatment Development National Institute of Mental Health 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 7147, MSC 9633 Telephone: 301-443-8942 FAX: 301-443-4611 Email: mchavez1@mail.nih.gov ]]>     ASSOCIATED COLLEGES OF THE SOUTH: Faculty Renewal Program tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4184 2009-03-30T18:41:59Z 2009-04-01T19:17:45Z PRE-PROPOSAL DEADLINE: October 1, 2009 FINAL PROPOSAL (if invited): January 15, 2010 The Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) is again offering grants in faculty and institutional renewal, supported by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. In the... Beverly Winecoff PRE-PROPOSAL DEADLINE: October 1, 2009 FINAL PROPOSAL (if invited): January 15, 2010 The Associated Colleges of the South (ACS) is again offering grants in faculty and institutional renewal, supported by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. In the most recent round of grants awarded in January 2009, 22 ACS faculty received grants. In the next round of grants, pre-proposals are due on October 1, 2009. For those pre-proposals that are approved, final proposals will be due on January 15, 2010. Proposals will be accepted for individual and collaborative projects at one institution or across several ACS institutions. Visit the website at http://www.colleges.org/faculty_renewal/index.html to view the guidelines and selection criteria and to download the required cover page. If you have further questions about the program or process, please contact Marcia White at mwhite@colleges.org. ]]> NIH CHALLENGE GRANTS IN HEALTH AND SCIENCE RESEARCH (RC1) tag:blogs.davidson.edu,2009:/ogc//46.4023 2009-03-06T19:13:34Z 2009-03-06T19:17:57Z DEADLINE: April 27, 2009 This initiative will receive at least $200 million of Recovery Act funds to support 200 or more grants. Applications are due by April 27, 2009. The program will support research that focuses on specific knowledge gaps,... Beverly Winecoff April 27, 2009. The program will support research that focuses on specific knowledge gaps, scientific opportunities, new technologies, data generation, or research methods that would benefit from an influx of funds to quickly advance the area in significant ways. The announcement describes broad challenge areas and includes links to institute and center sites that contain descriptions of additional, mission-specific topics.]]>