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personalized grant search, computational neuroscience

• Hello, I am interested in finding a through list of grants and scholarships that I might be eligible to receive. I was using Google to search for a personal grant finding "agent" but had no luck...so I decide to try Google answers instead. I keep meaning to do a thorough search on my own, but not too shockingly, graduate school has kept me too busy. I would be very grateful for a thorough reply, thus the price. Relevant details: female not of a minority group 25 years old a competitive applicant with excellent test scores, grades, from an excellent undergraduate institution. I am a third year graduate student in a Neuroscience doctoral program (have been enrolled since Semptember 2003). By the time I expect to apply for anything, I will have passed my general exam and will be a doctoral candidate, with an established thesis proposal/project. I am looking for grants that would be reasonable to apply for over the next 2-3 years. What do I do? My work is a combination of computer modeling and electrophysiological experiments in living neurons. The focus of my project may have some (minor) connection with epilepsy, though it is more "pure science" than biomedical. My project is being supervised by two faculty members: one is a new assistant professor with a very strong theoretical background (nontenured woman, if it matters) and the other is an very established professor with an extensive biology background (tenured man). My project definitely falls into the "collaboration between theorist and experimentalist" category. phrases: computational neuroscience, mathematical model of development, spontaneous activity, ion channel development, modeling neuronal activity What am I looking for? Government and private grants. Specifically, smaller "dissertation supplement" grants would be most useful, as my tuition and living expenses are already paid through my program. Equipment (computers?) and supply grants, travel grants, study abroad grants. If there was a "Women in Computational Neuroscience" training grant, that would be perfect, but I have yet to find it! How would I like my question answered? I would like links, deadlines, and grant amounts for each possible funding source, as we as a brief summary and when in my graduate career it would be most appropriate to apply for each grant/scholarship. I absolutely don't want to go to www.findagrant.com on my own...I would like a tailored list of "hard to find" funding source, particularly private small scholarships. If you have some background experience with NIH grants, that would be terrific, but maybe I am asking for too much? Thank you for reading my question...I would be happy to answer any questions that would help the search. Price is also negotiable, as I know that I am asking for something very specific. I would also appreciate any comments that would help me post this question in the best category. thanks, -Rebecca

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  Hi again Rebecca, and thanks for your question. As I'm sure you know, there are several good online grant resources out there for graduate students. The first and likely most comprehensive is, as I mentioned earlier, GrantsNet. This is a great resource that I used throughout graduate and medical school. It provides the ability to set up an e-mail alert for upcoming grants that meet specific search criteria, as well as grant deadline reminders. http://grantsnet.org/ Other databases that are useful are Fastweb, MSU listings, the Columbia funding database, the Cornell funding database, the Foundation Center, fatomei.com, among others. Searching these databases (as well as Google) for private and public grants and pre-doctoral fellowships that have any relation to neuroscience, and weeding out those aimed only at minorities, yields a short list of funding agencies, which I will detail below. So that you don't need to go drudging through the many various databases to find these, I have included all of the details on each, as well as contact information. I have also attempted to sort these by likely relevance and potential interest. My own comments on each are included in [brackets], where applicable. Links to the grant home page is given at the end of each grant description. Unfortunately, it appears that the Howard Hughes Medical Institute is not planning further fellowships as of this year. I would keep an eye on their web site, however, in case they change this policy in the future. This was a great source of funding in the past. http://hhmi.org/ I have listed additional resources at the bottom. ================================== ================================== ====================================== Grantor: The Grass Foundation Name of Fellowship: The Grass Fellowships in Neuroscience Contact Person: N/A Address: 400 Franklin Street, Suite 302 Braintree, MA 02184 USA Telephone: (781) 843-0219 Fax: (781) 843-0474 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.grassfoundation.org Deadline: Deadline varies from year to year, please check with contact person. Fellowship Description: The purpose of the fellowship program is to encourage independent research by young investigators and to increase research opportunities for young persons trained for careers in neuro-biological investigation. Neurobiological approaches supported include the following: neurophysiology, membrane biophysics, integrative neurobiology and neuroethology, neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, cognitive neuroscience, cellular and developmental neurobiology, and computational approaches to neural systems. Applicants should be close to the award of the PhD. The normal period for the award is fourteen weeks. Stipends will include support for an investigator, their spouse and dependent children for one summer at the Marine Biological Lab in Woods Hole, MA. Research space, housing and board, equipment and domestic travel expenses are also included. Division or Subject Keywords: Neuroscience Citizen Status: Fellowship is open to US & Non-US citizens Travel Status: Funds may be used for travel. Dissertation Stage: Fellowship is open to students at both the Pre-Dissertation & Dissertation stages. http://www.grassfoundation.org/ ====================================== Grantor: Department of Energy Name of Fellowship: Computational Science Graduate Fellowship Contact Person: Shellie Hosch Address: 1609 Golden Aspen Drive Ames, IA 50010 USA Telephone: (515) 956-3696 Fax: (515) 956-3699 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.krellinst.org Deadline: Deadline varies from year to year, please check with contact person. Fellowship Description: Eligibility: exceptional senior undergrads who meet all requirements and grad students in their first or second year of grad study. Computational science involves innovative and essential use of high-performance computation, and/or the development of computational technologies to advance knowledge or capabilities in a scientific or engineering discipline. Fellowships include full payment of tuition and fees, a $2,100 monthly stipend, $1,000 research allowance, and up to $2,500 for computer workstation. Division or Subject Keywords: Computer Science, Mathematics, Scientific or Engineering discipline Citizen Status: Fellowship is open to US & Non-US citizens Travel Status: Funds may be used for travel. Dissertation Stage: Fellowship is open to students at both the Pre-Dissertation & Dissertation stages. http://www.gsas.columbia.edu:591/gsas/FMPro?-db=gsas%5ffellowships.fp3&-format=gsas%5fsearch%5fdetail.html&-lay=all&-op=cn&keywords=computational&-recid=33437&-find http://www.krellinst.org/csgf/index.shtml ====================================== [I would be remiss not to mention this one! Your work in computer science may qualify you.] The Google 2006 Anita Borg Scholarship Dr. Anita Borg (1949 - 2003) devoted her adult life to revolutionizing the way we think about technology and dismantling barriers that keep women and minorities from entering computing and technology fields. Her combination of technical expertise and fearless vision continues to inspire and motivate countless women to become active participants and leaders in creating technology. As part of Google's ongoing commitment to furthering Anita's vision, we are pleased to announce the 2006 Google Anita Borg Scholarship, through which we hope to encourage women to excel in computing and technology and become active role models and leaders. Scholarships will be awarded based on the strength of candidates' academic background and demonstrated leadership. A group of female undergraduate and graduate student finalists will be chosen from the applicant pool. The scholarship recipients, selected from the finalists, will each receive a $10,000 scholarship for the 2006-2007 academic year. All finalists will be invited to visit Google headquarters in Mountain View, California in April 2006 for a networking retreat in which they can meet and share their experiences. The retreat will include workshops with a series of speakers, panelists, breakout sessions and social activities. ://www.google.com/anitaborg/ ====================================== Grantor: American Association of University Women Name of Fellowship: Selected Professions Fellowships in Science and Technology Contact Person: AAUW Educational Foundation Address: 1111 Sixteenth St. N.W. Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: (800) 326-AAUW Fax: (800) 872-1425 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.aauw.org Deadline: Deadline varies from year to year, please check with contact person. Fellowship Description: Selected Professions Fellowships are awarded to women who intend to pursue a full-time course of study at accredited institutions during the fellowship year in one of the designated degree programs where women?s participation traditionally has been low. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidates in all programs except the master?s in engineering and medicine are eligible to apply for support for the final year of study only and are expected to receive their degrees at the end of the fellowship year. Women pursuing master?s in engineering programs are eligible to apply for either the first or final year of study. Women in medical programs may apply for either their third or final year of study. Doctoral candidates in engineering must be entering the final stages of writing their dissertations. Special consideration is given to applicants who show professional promise in innovative or neglected areas of research or practice in areas of public interest. Fellowships in Business Administration, Law and Medicine are restricted to women of color, who have been under-represented in these fields. Division or Subject Keywords: Open to all divisions Citizen Status: Fellowship is open to US & Non-US citizens Travel Status: Funds may be used for travel. Dissertation Stage: Fellowship is open to students at both the Pre-Dissertation & Dissertation stages. http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/index.cfm ====================================== Grantor: Association for Women in Science Name of Fellowship: Association for Women in Science Contact Person: Dr. Barbara Filner, President of the Educational Foundation Address: 1200 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20005 Telephone: (202) 326-8940 Fax: (202) 326-8960 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.awis.org Deadline: Deadline varies from year to year, please check with contact person. Fellowship Description: One year fellowships of $1,000 are available to women in Doctoral programs in physical sciences, life sciences, social sciences or engineering. Applicants have traditionally finished all Doctoral requirements but the dissertation. Division or Subject Keywords: social sciences, natural sciences Citizen Status: Fellowship is open to US & Non-US citizens Travel Status: Funds may be used for travel. Dissertation Stage: Fellowship is open to students at both the Pre-Dissertation & Dissertation stages. http://www.awis.org/resource/scholarships.html ====================================== Grantor: The D.N. Chorafas Foundation Name of Fellowship: Chorafas Foundation Award Contact Person: Michelle Eckman Address: 107 Low Memorial Library, MC 4304 New York, NY 10027 USA Telephone: (212) 854-0504 Fax: (212) 854-2863 Email: [email protected] Internet: N/A Deadline: Deadline varies from year to year, please check with contact person. Fellowship Description: This is an annual $4,000 award program. The award is not a scholarship or subsidy, but a prize for the best academic and research results. Eligible fields of study are: Internet and Information Systems, Engineering and Physics, Information Systems for Medical Sciences, Mathematics, Economics and Computational Finance, Biological and Environmental Protection, Enterprising Computing, Nanotechnology, Biological Computing, Bioengineering, Workplace of the Future, and Home of the Future. Division or Subject Keywords: Math, biology, biomedical sciences, economics, engineering, natural sciences, political science, sociology Citizen Status: Fellowship is open to US & Non-US citizens Travel Status: Funds may be used for travel. Dissertation Stage: Fellowship is open to students at both the Pre-Dissertation & Dissertation stages. ====================================== Grantor: Lucent Fellowship Program Name of Fellowship: Graduate Research Program for Women Contact Person: Fellowship Programs Manager Address: 1505 Riverview Road St Peter, MN 56082 Telephone: N/A Fax: N/A Email: N/A Internet: www.bell-labs.com www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/GRPW/ Deadline: Deadline varies from year to year, please check with contact person. Fellowship Description: Graduate Research Program for Women is designed to identify and develop scientific and engineering research ability in women and to increase representation of women in these fields. The program provides support for students pursuing full-time Doctoral studies in chemistry, chemical engineering, communication science, electrical engineering, information science, mathematics, physics, or statistics. Stipends are $17,000 for the year in addition to tuition, fees, textbook allowance and travel expenses. Fellowships are renewable for up to 4 years of graduate study. Internships at Bell Laboratories are also offered to fellows during the summer. Division or Subject Keywords: Natural Sciences Citizen Status: Fellowship is open to US & Non-US citizens Travel Status: Funds may be used for travel. Dissertation Stage: Fellowship is open to students at both the Pre-Dissertation & Dissertation stages. http://www.lucent.com/news/foundation/grpw/ ====================================== Grantor: National Association of University Women Name of Fellowship: NAUW National Fellowship Contact Person: Essie Mc Griff Address: National Association of University Women Washington, DC 20003 USA Telephone: (202) 547-3967 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Internet: www.nauw.org www.crcwd.com/test/Default.htm Deadline: Deadline varies from year to year, please check with contact person. Fellowship Description: The National Association awards fellowships on a competitive basis to doctoral students. Applications for the fellowship may be received by writing the Chairperson of Fellowships at the national address. Credentials requested in the application then become the basis upon which the applicant becomes eligible for a fellowship grant. Members and non-members of the Association may apply. Division or Subject Keywords: Open, Women Citizen Status: Fellowship is open to US & Non-US citizens Travel Status: Funds may be used for travel. Dissertation Stage: Fellowship is open to students at both the Pre-Dissertation & Dissertation stages. ====================================== ASSOCIATED WESTERN UNIVERSITIES Program Information Program Name: Postgraduate Opportunities Program URL: http://www.awu.org/AWU_corp_info/fellowsh.htm Type of Scientists Funded: Early Doctoral Student, PhD Dissertation Student Program Description: Associated Western Universities, Inc. (AWU) administers Postgraduate awards to qualified college and university advance degree graduates in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. The awards are made available through funding from national laboratories, other federal agencies and industry. These awards provide the opportunity to participate in and contribute to research and technology at sponsoring facilities and were designed to promote progress toward a professional career in science or engineering. Public Contact Information Address: 4190 S Highland Dr. Suite 211 Salt Lake City, Utah 84124-2600 Phone: 801-273-8900 Fax: 801-277-5632 E-mail: [email protected] Country: United States Program Award Term and Application Process Award Term Fixed or Variable? Variable Minimum Term: 1 Month Maximum Term: 12 Months Award Renewable? No Does an individual or institution apply to the program? Individual Is there an application deadline? No Deadline Comments: Applications may be submitted at any time; However, it is recommended that you submit your application two to three months prior to the requested start date. Applicants must have identified a mentor and a research project at a sponsoring facility before sending their completed application to AWU. Initial term is up to one year. Please refer to the website for more information http://www.awu.org/AWU_corp_info/fellowsh.htm Stipend Details The stipend is established by the host facility and varies by experience and discipline. Funds for relocation, supplemental travel, professional expenses and an allowance to assist in defraying the cost of personal health insurance may be available. Please refer to the website for more information http://www.awu.org/AWU_corp_info/fellowsh.htm Research Areas Anatomy, Behavior, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biophysics, Biostatistics, Cancer, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Developmental Biology, Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Mathematical and Computational Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Structural Biology, Toxicology, Virology, Zoology Must applicants be U.S. citizens and/or permanent residents? Yes U.S. geographic limits? No Other eligibility requirements Graduates who have completed all institutional requirements for an advanced degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. usually within four years of applying. Professional qualifications, career goals, interests and their compatibility with the needs and resources of the facility. http://www.awu.org/AWU_corp_info/fellowsh.htm ===================================================== Grantor: National Physical Science Consortium Name of Fellowship: NPSC Graduate Fellowships for Minorities and Women in the Physical Sciences National Physical Science Consortium, University Village, Suite E 200 Los Angeles, CA 90007 USA Telephone: (213) 821-2409 (800) 854-NPSC Fax: (213) 821-2410 Email: [email protected] Internet: www.npsc.org Deadline: Deadline varies from year to year, please check with contact person. Fellowship Description: The NPSC offers a 6 year doctoral fellowship program in Astronomy, Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Materials Science, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and their subdisciplines, and related engineering fields. The total estimated value of the award can be worth up to $200,000 depending on the cost of the university attended by the NPSC fellow. The Consortium is comprised of a growing number of leading universities (who provide tuition and fees), and private corporations and governmental research facilities (who provide stipends and two summers of employment). Stipends are $12,500 a year for years 1 through 4, plus two summers employment; and $15,000 a year for years 5 and 6. NPSC welcomes applications from all qualified students with continued emphasis toward the recruitment of minority and female science and engineering students. Fellowship is open to US & Non-US citizens Travel Status: Funds may be used for travel. Dissertation Stage: Fellowship is open to students at both the Pre-Dissertation & Dissertation stages. http://www.npsc.org/ ===================================================== American Association of University Women Research Leave and Dissertation Fellowships 2006- 07 Academic Year Postdoctoral Research Leave Fellowship $30,000 Dissertation Fellowship $20,000 Summer/Short-Term Research Publication Grant $6,000 Applications available* Aug. 1-Nov. 15, 2005 Application POSTMARK deadline* Nov. 15, 2005 Fellowship year July 1, 2006-June 30, 2007 * If an application request deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be available until midnight Eastern time on the next business day. If an application postmark deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications may be postmarked the next business day. American Fellowships support women doctoral candidates completing dissertations or scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral research leave from accredited institutions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Candidates are evaluated on the basis of scholarly excellence, teaching experience, and active commitment to helping women and girls through service in their communities, professions, or fields of research. Candidates may apply for only one of the awards described below. Former recipients of these awards are not eligible to apply for additional American Fellowships or publication grants. Dissertation Fellowships are available to women who will complete their dissertation writing between July 1, 2006, and June 30, 2007. To qualify, applicants must have completed all course work, passed all required preliminary examinations, and received approval for their research proposal or plan by Nov. 15, 2005. Students holding any fellowship for writing a dissertation in the year prior to the AAUW Educational Foundation fellowship year are not eligible. Open to applicants in all fields of study, except engineering. (For engineering, see Selected Professions Fellowships.) Scholars engaged in researching gender issues are encouraged to apply. Fifty-one Dissertation Fellowships are available. Summer/Short-Term Research Publication Grants fund women college and university faculty and independent researchers to prepare research for publication. Applicants may be tenure track, part-time, or temporary faculty or new or established scholars and researchers at universities. Time must be available for eight consecutive weeks of final writing, editing, and responding to issues raised in critical reviews. Funds cannot be used for undertaking research. Applicants must have received their doctorates by the application deadline. Scholars with strong publishing records should seek other funding. Six publication grants are available. Find out if you are eligible Full application instructions are found in the application packet. Packets are available in PDF or fillable MS Word forms. Mailing Address AAUW Educational Foundation American Fellowships PO Box 4030 Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 Shipping Address (overnight courier, such as FedEx or UPS) AAUW Educational Foundation American Fellowships 301 ACT Drive Iowa City, IA 52245 If a telephone number is required, please use 319-337-1716. http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/american.cfm ===================================================== ASSOCIATED WESTERN UNIVERSITIES Program Information Program Name: AWU Postbaccalaureate Opportunities Program URL: http://www.awu.org/AWU_corp_info/fellowsh.htm Type of Scientists Funded: Master's Student, Early Doctoral Student, PhD Dissertation Student, Medical Student, MD/PhD Student Program Description: Associated Western Universities, Inc. (AWU) administers Postbaccalaureate awards to recent degree recipients. The awards are made available through funding from national laboratories, other federal agencies and industry. These awards provide the opportunity to participate in and contribute to research, technology and related activities at sponsoring facilities and were designed to provide professional development opportunities and to encourage continuation or education toward an advanced degree in these or allied fields. Organization: Associated Western Universities Department: Address: 4190 South Highland Drive, Suite 211 Salt Lake City, Utah 84124-2600 Phone: 801-273-8907 Fax: 801-277-5632 E-mail: [email protected] Country: United States Program Award Term and Application Process Award Term Fixed or Variable? Variable Minimum Term: 1 Month Maximum Term: 1 Year Award Renewable? No Does an individual or institution apply to the program? Individual Is there an application deadline? No Deadline Comments: Applicants must have identified a mentor and a research project at a sponsoring facility before sending their completed application to AWU. Applications may be submitted at any time, however, it is recommended that you submit your application two or three months prior to the requested start date. Stipend Details The stipend is established by the host facility and varies by experience and discipline.nbsp; Funds for relocation, supplemental travel, professional expenses and an allowance to assist in defraying the cost of personal health insurance may be available. Program Eligiblity Requirements Research Areas Anatomy, Behavior, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biophysics, Biostatistics, Cancer, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Developmental Biology, Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Mathematical and Computational Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Structural Biology, Toxicology, Virology, Zoology Must applicants be U.S. citizens and/or permanent residents? No U.S. geographic limits? No Non-research activity allowed for postdoctoral and junior faculty awards? No If yes, specify at least one of the following: percentage time and activities allowed Other eligibility requirements: Graduates who have completed all institutional requirements for the baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university in the U.S. within the last year; and those who will receive their degree prior to the start date of the award. Professional qualifications, compatibility of interests with the needs and resources of the facility, recommendations. http://www.awu.org/AWU_corp_info/fellowsh.htm ===================================================== ASSOCIATED WESTERN UNIVERSITIES Program Name: AWU Graduate Fellowships Program URL: http://www.awu.org/AWU_corp_info/fellowsh.htm Type of Scientists Funded: Master's Student, Early Doctoral Student, PhD Dissertation Student, Medical Student, MD/PhD Student Program Description: Associated Western Universities, Inc. (AWU) administers Graduate Student Internships/Fellowships to qualified master's and doctoral degree candidates. The awards are made available through funding from national laboratories, other federal agencies and industry and provide the opportunity to (a) conduct thesis or dissertation research or (b) explore research and technology career options or gain practical training at a sponsoring facility. You do not need to be enrolled in an AWU member institution to apply. Public Contact Information Associated Western Universities Address: 4190 S Highland Dr., Suite 211 Salt Lake City, Utah 84124-2600 Phone: 801-273-8900 Fax: 801-277-5632 E-mail: [email protected] Country: United States Program Award Term and Application Process Award Term Fixed or Variable? Variable Minimum Term: 1 Month Maximum Term: 12 Months Award Renewable? No Does an individual or institution apply to the program? Individual Is there an application deadline? No Deadline Comments: Range from one to twelve months; non-thesis research applicants are generally placed for eight to sixteen weeks in the summer or for a semester. AWU accepts applications and Sponsors make selections year-round until all opportunities have been filled. Summer selections begin February 1st. Submit the above documents as soon as possible to receive maximum consideration. Stipend Details Placement on a project at a facility with a stipend and may include tuition assistance and an allowance for travel. (Awards for on-campus activities are at the request of sponsoring facilities only.) Participants are encouraged to seek academic credit for their experience at their home institution. Program Eligiblity Requirements Research Areas Anatomy, Behavior, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biophysics, Biostatistics, Cancer, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Developmental Biology, Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Mathematical and Computational Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Structural Biology, Toxicology, Virology, Zoology http://www.awu.org/AWU_corp_info/fellowsh.htm ===================================================== FRIDAY HARBOR LABORATORIES Program Information Program Name: Fellowships & Scholarships Program URL: http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/classinfo.html#fellow Type of Scientists Funded: Master's Student, Early Doctoral Student, PhD Dissertation Student, Medical Student, MD/PhD Student Program Description: Applicants interested in applying for an FHL fellowship/scholarship should submit all documents requested at the top of the Student Application Form along with a statement of financial need. Your statement should be specific and include income, financial constraints and anticipated expenses. Anticipated expenses may include tuition, room and board, travel and other education or living expenses. Financial aid is available for qualified applicants registered for formal course work, research apprenticeships, and occasionally for independent research. Scholarship and fellowship support is available to qualified students in need. This funding derives from generous donations from alumni and friends of the Laboratories. Financial aid is awarded on the basis of need and merit, and admission decisions are not influenced by financial aid requirements. Support is available to both undergraduate and graduate students. Scholarship and fellowship support is targeted by donors to specific areas of study. The Marine Science Fund provides support for all courses. The Wainwright Fellowship supports research in functional morphology, the Kohn Fellowship supports research and courses in invertebrate zoology, and the Fernald Fund supports studies of comparative embryology and larval biology. Public Contact Information Name: Scott Schwinge Title: Administrator Friday Harbor Laboratories Address: 620 University Road Friday Harbor, Washington 98250 Phone: 206-616-0708 Fax: 206-543-1273 E-mail: [email protected] Country: United States Program Award Term and Application Process Award Term Fixed or Variable? Fixed If fixed, enter total term? 1 Year Award Renewable? No Does an individual or institution apply to the program? Individual Is there an application deadline? Yes Application deadline(s): 01/15/2006 Deadline Comments: Spring Quarter - applications due January 15 Summer Sessions - applications due March 1 Autumn Quarter - applications due July 1 Please refer to the website for more information http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/classinfo.html#fellow Program Funds Stipend Information Annual stipend type: Fixed What is the annual or representative stipend amount? $ 2500 Program Eligiblity Requirements Research Areas Anatomy, Behavior, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biophysics, Biostatistics, Cancer, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Developmental Biology, Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Mathematical and Computational Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Structural Biology, Toxicology, Virology, Zoology, Other (specify): all area of biology Application by invitation or nomination only? No Are awards limited to specific groups? None provided Must applicants be U.S. citizens and/or permanent residents? No U.S. geographic limits?Yes Details (specify region, state or other restrictions): Please refer to the website for more information http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/classinfo.html#fellow International geographic limits? Details (specify region, state or other restrictions): Please refer to the website for more information http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/classinfo.html#fellow Institutional limits? No http://depts.washington.edu/fhl/classinfo.html#fellow ====================================== National Science Foundation SBE Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants CONTACTS Name Email Phone Room Thomas J. Baerwald [email protected] (703) 292-7301 995 N Cheryl L. Eavey [email protected] (703) 292-7269 995 N Brian D. Humes [email protected] (703) 292-7284 995 N Kaye Husbands [email protected] (703) 292-7267 995 N Christopher Kello [email protected] (703) 292-8732 995 S Julia I. Lane [email protected] (703) 292-7266 995 N Melinda Laituri [email protected] (703) 292-4995 995 N Joan Maling [email protected] (703) 292-8046 995 N Jacqueline Meszaros [email protected] (703) 292-7261 995 N Daniel H. Newlon [email protected] (703) 292-7276 995 N Robert E. O'Connor [email protected] (703) 292-7263 995 N John P. Perhonis [email protected] (703) 292-7279 995 N Ronald Rainger [email protected] (703) 292-7283 995 N Priscilla Regan [email protected] (703) 292-7318 995 N Beth A. Rubin [email protected] (703) 292-8762 995 N Frank P. Scioli [email protected] (703) 292-8762 995 N Trudy Turner [email protected] (703) 292-8758 995 N Isaac Unah [email protected] (703) 292-7280 995 N Patricia E. White [email protected] (703) 292-8762 995 N Deborah Winslow [email protected] (703) 292-7315 995 N John E. Yellen [email protected] (703) 292-8759 995 N PROGRAM GUIDELINES 05-574 Solicitation DUE DATES Full Proposal Deadline Date: October 15, 2005 Geography and Regional Science Full Proposal Deadline Date: January 1, 2006 Cultural Anthropology Full Proposal Target Date: January 15, 2006 Law and Social Science Full Proposal Target Date: January 15, 2006 Linguistics Full Proposal Target Date: January 15, 2006 Perception, Action and Cognition Full Proposal Deadline Date: January 15, 2006 Political Science Full Proposal Target Date: January 18, 2006 Economics Full Proposal Target Date: February 1, 2006 Science and Technology Studies Full Proposal Target Date: February 1, 2006 Societal Dimension of Engineering Science and Technology Full Proposal Deadline Date: February 9, 2006 Physical Anthropology Full Proposal Deadline Date: February 15, 2006 Geography and Regional Science Full Proposal Target Date: February 15, 2006 Sociology Full Proposal Target Date: July 15, 2006 Linguistics Full Proposal Target Date: July 15, 2006 Perception, Action and Cognition Full Proposal Target Date: August 1, 2006 Cultural Anthropology Full Proposal Target Date: August 1, 2006 Science and Technology Studies Full Proposal Target Date: August 1, 2006 Societal Dimension of Engineering Science and Technology Full Proposal Target Date: August 15, 2006 Law and Social Science Full Proposal Deadline Date: August 16, 2006 Physical Anthropology Full Proposal Target Date: August 18, 2006 Economics Due dates vary across program. Please consult the relevant program?s website (see the Synopsis section below) and contact the program assistant or director if necessary regarding proposal target dates and deadlines. SYNOPSIS The National Science Foundation's Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) and Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES) award grants to doctoral students to improve the quality of dissertation research. These grants provide funds for items not normally available through the student's university. Additionally, these grants allow doctoral students to undertake significant data-gathering projects and to conduct field research in settings away from their campus that would not otherwise be possible. Proposals are judged on the basis of their scientific merit, including the theoretical importance of the research question and the appropriateness of the proposed data and methodology to be used in addressing the question. In an effort to improve the quality of dissertation research, many programs in the Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS) and the Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES) accept doctoral dissertation improvement grant proposals. Items such as budget limitations, target dates and/or deadlines, page length restrictions, and review procedures vary widely across programs. Please consult the relevant program's webpage for specific information and contact the program director if necessary. The following Programs support dissertation research: (BCS) Archaeology Cultural Anthropology Geography &Regional Science Linguistics Perception, Action & Cognition Physical Anthropology (SES) Decision, Risk & Management Science Economics Law & Social Science Political Science Science & Technology Studies Sociology Societal Dimensions of Engineering, Science, & Technology http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13453 ===================================================== STURGE-WEBER FOUNDATION Program Information Program Name: Pilot Research Studies Program URL: http://www.sturge-weber.com/grants.htm Type of Scientists Funded: Master's Student, Early Doctoral Student, PhD Dissertation Student, Medical Student, MD/PhD Student, Initial PhD Postdoc, Advanced PhD Postdoc, Initial MD Postdoc, Advanced MD Postdoc, Junior Faculty, Administrator, Senior Scientist/Faculty Program Description: To encourage innovative studies with the potential for continued support from federal or other agencies. These awards are available to investigators at any stage in their career. Public Contact Information Name: Karen L. Ball Title: Program Administrator Organization: Sturge-Weber Foundation P.O. Box 418 Mount Freedom, New Jersey 07970 Phone: 973-895-4445 Fax: 973-895-4846 E-mail: [email protected] Country: United States Program Award Term and Application Process Award Term Fixed or Variable? Fixed If fixed, enter total term? 1 Year Award Renewable? No Does an individual or institution apply to the program? Individual Is there an application deadline? Yes Application deadline(s): (format mm/dd/yyyy) 09/01/2005, 03/01/2006, 09/01/2006, 03/01/2007 Research Allowance Information Annual research allowance type: Fixed What is the annual or representative research allowance? $ 30000 Program Eligiblity Requirements Research Areas Anatomy, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Behavior, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biophysics, Biostatistics, Cancer, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Developmental Biology, Earth Systems, Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Geology, Immunology, Instrumentation, Materials Science, Mathematical and Computational Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, Science Education, Structural Biology, Toxicology, Virology, Zoology Application by invitation or nomination only? No Are awards limited to specific groups? None provided Must applicants be U.S. citizens and/or permanent residents? No U.S. geographic limits? No Institutional limits? No http://www.sturge-weber.com/grants.htm ===================================================== Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships -- For Achieving Excellence in College and University Teaching Dissertation Fellowships 2006 Program Announcement Administered by the National Research Council of the National Academies On-line Application Deadline: December 1, 2005 Announcement of Awards: April 2006 http://national-academies.org/fellowships Statement of Program Goals Through its program of Diversity Fellowships, the Ford Foundation seeks to increase the diversity of the nation?s college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Dissertation Awards This year the program will award approximately 35 dissertation fellowships. The dissertation fellowships provide one year of support for individuals working to complete a dissertation leading to a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Science (Sc.D.) degree. Dissertation fellowships will be awarded in a national competition administered by the National Research Council (NRC) of the National Academies on behalf of the Ford Foundation. The awards will be made to individuals who, in the judgment of the review panels, have demonstrated superior academic achievement, are committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, show promise of future achievement as scholars and teachers, and are well prepared to use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students. Eligibility Eligibility to apply for a dissertation fellowship is limited to: All citizens or nationals of the United States regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation (must have become a U.S. citizen by December 1, 2005), Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement (such as grade point average, class rank, honors or other designations), Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level, Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree candidates studying in an eligible research-based discipline at a U.S. educational institution, and Individuals who have not earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field. (The term ?national of the United States? designates a citizen of the United States or a native resident of a possession of the United States. It does not refer to a U.S. permanent resident who is a citizen of another country.) Criteria for Selection The following will be considered as positive factors in choosing successful candidates: Evidence of superior academic achievement Degree of promise of continuing achievement as scholars and teachers Membership in one or more of the following groups whose underrepresentation in the American professoriate has been severe and longstanding: o Alaska Natives (Eskimo or Aleut) o Black/African Americans o Mexican Americans/Chicanas/Chicanos o Native American Indians o Native Pacific Islanders (Polynesian/Micronesian) o Puerto Ricans Capacity to respond in pedagogically productive ways to the learning needs of students from diverse backgrounds Sustained personal engagement with communities that are underrepresented in the academy and an ability to bring this asset to learning, teaching, and scholarship at the college and university level Likelihood of using the diversity of human experience as an educational resource in teaching and scholarship Review panels may also look at additional factors such as the suitability of the applicant's proposed institution and the likelihood that the applicant will fully utilize 9 to 12 months of support prior to receiving the Ph.D. or Sc.D. http://www7.nationalacademies.org/FELLOWSHIPS/forddiss.html ===================================================== [Multiple national funding agencies, including NIBIB, NIDCD, NIMH...) RUTH L. KIRSCHSTEIN NATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL pre-doctoral FELLOWS (F31) PA NUMBER: PA-04-032 EXPIRATION DATE: November 1, 2006 Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATION: National Institutes of Health (NIH) (http://www.nih.gov) CATALOG OF FEDERAL DOMESTIC ASSISTANCE NUMBERS: 93.272 (NIAAA), 93.286 (NIBIB), 93.173 (NIDCD), 93.278 (NIDA), 93.282 (NIMH), and 93.853 (NINDS) PURPOSE The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering (NIBIB), the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) provide Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (Kirschstein-NRSA) to individuals for doctoral-level training. These Institutes award Kirschstein-NRSA individual pre-doctoral fellowships (F31) to promising applicants with the potential to become productive, independent investigators in their scientific mission areas. Each Institute has a unique scientific purview and different program goals and initiatives that evolve over time. Therefore, it is critical that all applicants consult the appropriate Institute website and contact the appropriate Institute office, both listed under ?Where to Send Inquiries,? prior to preparing an application to obtain current information about each Institute's program priorities and policies with regard to fellowships. This action is of utmost importance since applications with marginal or no relevance to NIAAA, NIBIB, NIDCD, NIDA, NIMH, or NINDS programs will not be accepted for review or funding by the participating Institutes. RESEARCH TRAINING OBJECTIVES This program will provide pre-doctoral training support for doctoral candidates who have successfully completed their comprehensive examinations or the equivalent by the time of award and will be performing dissertation research and training. The applicant should provide evidence of potential for a productive research career based upon the quality of previous research training and academic record. The applicant must propose a dissertation research project and training program which falls into a research area within the scientific mission of the NIAAA, NIBIB, NIDCD, NIDA, NIMH, or NINDS. The research training experience must enhance the applicant?s conceptualization of research problems and research skills, under the guidance and supervision of a committed mentor who is an active and established investigator in the area of the applicant's proposed research. The research training program should be carried out in a research environment that includes appropriate human and technical resources and is demonstrably committed to the research training of the applicant in the program he/she proposes in the application. The application must include evidence that current and ongoing instruction in the principles of responsible conduct of research will be incorporated into the proposed research training plan (see below: Instructions in the Responsible Conduct of Research). MECHANISM OF SUPPORT The mechanism of support is the Kirschstein-NRSA individual pre-doctoral fellowship (F31) which is intended to provide biomedical or behavioral research training experiences to individuals committed to pursuing a career in research within the scientific missions of the participating Institutes. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Fellowship awardees are required to pursue their research training on a full- time basis, devoting at least 40 hours per week to the training program. The F31 fellowship supports research training applied toward preparation of a dissertation and does not support study leading to the M.D., D.O., D.D.S., Psy.D., or similar professional degrees unless it is part of a combined degree program such as the M.D./Ph.D. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Citizenship: By the time of award, candidates for the pre-doctoral Kirschstein-NRSA fellowship award must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or must have been lawfully admitted to the United States for Permanent Residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Alien Registration Receipt Card I-551, or other legal verification of such status). Degree Requirements: Applicants must have received, as of the activation date of the award, a baccalaureate degree and must be enrolled in a program leading to a research doctorate such as the Ph.D. or D.Sc. Duration of Support: Individuals may receive up to 5 years of aggregate Kirschstein-NRSA support at the pre-doctoral level, including any combination of support from institutional training grants (T32) and individual fellowship awards (F31). However, it is not possible to have concurrent NRSA support (e.g., F31 and T32) during the same time period. Applicants must consider any prior NRSA pre-doctoral research training in determining the duration of fellowship support requested. Accurate information regarding previous Kirschstein-NRSA support must be included in the application and will be considered at time of award. Requests for support and recommendations of review committees are generally for two or three years of support for individual fellows conducting dissertation research and training. ALLOWABLE COSTS Stipends: Kirschstein-NRSA awards provide stipends to pre-doctoral fellows as a subsistence allowance to help defray living expenses during the research training experience. The awards are not provided as a condition of employment with either the Federal government or the sponsoring institution. For the current stipend levels, see the NIH website at http://grants.nih.gov/training/nrsa.htm. The awarding NIH institute will adjust awards on the anniversary date of the fellowship award to ensure consistency with the stipend level in effect at that time. For fellows sponsored by domestic non-federal institutions, the stipend will be paid through the sponsoring institution. For fellows sponsored by Federal or foreign institutions, the monthly stipend payment will be deposited in the fellow's U.S. bank account or paid directly to the fellow by U. S. Department of Treasury check. Tuition and Fees: The NIH will reimburse 100 percent of the cost of tuition up to $3,000 and 60 percent of tuition costs above $3,000 for the pre-doctoral fellow. Tuition, for the purposes of this policy, means the combined cost of tuition, fees, and health insurance (see below). A full description of the tuition policy is contained within the NRSA section of the Grants policy statement at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/policy.htm Health Insurance: Self only health insurance (available to fellows without families) or family health insurance (available to fellows with families) is an allowable cost for fellows at the awardee or sponsoring institution only if such self or family health insurance is required of all persons in a similar training status regardless of the source of support. Health insurance for pre-doctoral fellows who are eligible for this coverage is included in the calculation of the combined tuition, fees, and health insurance. Institutional Allowance: At the time of publication of this program announcement, pre-doctoral fellows receive an institutional allowance of $2,750 per 12-month period to nonfederal, nonprofit, or foreign sponsoring institutions to help defray such awardee expenses as research supplies, equipment, books, and travel to scientific meetings. This allowance is intended to cover training related expenses for the individual awardee, and is not available until the fellow officially activates the award. If an individual fellow is enrolled or engaged in training for less than 6 months of the award year, only one-half of that year's allowance may be charged to the grant. The Notice of Research Fellowship Award will be revised and the balance must be refunded to NIH. NIH will provide an institutional allowance of up to $1,650 for pre-doctoral fellows sponsored by Federal laboratories or for-profit institutions for expenses associated with travel to scientific meetings, health insurance, and books. For fellows at for-profit institutions, the $1,650 will be paid to the institution for disbursement to the fellow. Funds for fellows at Federal laboratories will be disbursed from the NIH awarding institute. Other Training Costs: Additional funds may be requested by the institution when the training of a pre-doctoral fellow involves extraordinary costs for travel to field sites remote from the sponsoring institution, or for accommodations for fellows who are disabled, as defined by the Americans With Disabilities Act. The funds requested for costs of this nature must be reasonable in relationship to the total dollars awarded under the fellowship and must be directly related to the approved research training experience. Such additional funds shall be provided only in exceptional circumstances that are fully justified and explained by the sponsoring institution. Awards for training at a foreign site may include a single economy or coach round-trip travel fare. No allowance is provided for dependents. U.S. flag air carriers must be used to the maximum extent possible when commercial air transportation is available for travel between the United States and a foreign country or between foreign countries. Funds are not provided to cover the cost of travel between the fellow's place of residence and a domestic training institution. However, in cases of extreme need or hardship, a one-way travel allowance may be authorized by the sponsoring institution. Such travel must be paid from the institutional allowance. Facilities and Administrative Costs. F&A (indirect) costs are not allowed on individual fellowship awards. SUPPLEMENTATION OF STIPENDS, COMPENSATION, AND OTHER INCOME The sponsoring institution is allowed to provide funds to the fellow in addition to the stipends paid by the NIH. Such additional amounts either may be in the form of augmented stipends (supplementation) or in the form of compensation, provided the conditions described below are met. Under no circumstances may the conditions of stipend supplementation or the services provided for compensation interfere with, detract from, or prolong the fellow's approved Kirschstein-NRSA training program. Stipend Supplementation: Supplementation or additional support to offset the cost of living may be provided by the sponsoring institution. Supplementation does not require additional effort from the fellow. DHHS funds may not be used for supplementation under any circumstances. Additionally, no funds from other Federal agencies may be used for supplementation unless specifically authorized by the NIH and the other Federal Agency. Compensation: The sponsoring institution may provide additional funds to a fellow in the form of compensation (as salary and/or tuition remission) for services such as teaching or serving as a research assistant. A fellow may receive compensation for services as a research assistant or in some other position on a Federal research grant, including a DHHS research grant. However, compensated services should occur on a limited, part-time basis apart from the normal research training activities, which require a minimum of 40 hours per week. In addition, compensation may not be paid from a research grant supporting the fellow's research training experience. Concurrent Awards: A Kirschstein-NRSA fellowship may not be held concurrently with another federally sponsored fellowship or similar Federal award that provides a stipend or otherwise duplicates provisions of this award. http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-032.html ====================================== Zeta Phi Beta Educational Foundation Name of Fellowship: General Graduate Fellowship Contact Person: N/A Address: 1734 New Hampshire Ave., N.W. Washington, DC , 20009 Telephone: (202) 387-3103 Fax: N/A Email: [email protected] Internet: www.zpb1920.org/ Deadline: Deadline varies from year to year, please check with contact person. Fellowship Description: For an application for the scholarships lsend a self-addressed stamped envelope to the above address. The General Graduate Scholarship is available to graduate women pursuing master's or Doctoral degrees. The award does not exceed $2,500 and is for full-time study for one academic year. Awards are not limited to members of the sorority. Division or Subject Keywords: Citizen Status: Fellowship is open to US & Non-US citizens Travel Status: Funds may be used for travel. Dissertation Stage: Fellowship is open to students at both the Pre-Dissertation & Dissertation stages. [Website is down - email for more info.] ====================================== Goetz Higher Education Scholarship Provided by: Liberty Hill Foundation Deadline: Deadline passed. Update coming soon. Award Amount Minimum: $1000 Maximum: $2500 [From the scholarship site, this can be as high as $10,000 per year.] Awards Available Varies Type of Award Scholarship Website Click here to visit the site Description The Goetz Higher Education Scholarship is available to students matriculating into or currently attending an institution of higher education for an accredited AA, BA, BS or graduate degree in any discipline. To be considered for this award, you must pursue a minimum of 16 semester or 20 quarter credit hours during the upcoming school year and demonstrate financial need. You must also submit a personal statement, show a commitment to reaching your educational and career goals, as well as contributions to the community. You must be nominated by a community member, educator or religious leader to be considered for this award. Additional Information Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information. Applicable Majors All Fields of Study http://www.libertyhill.org/common/news_press/press_releases/Goetz_Scholarship.htm ====================================== Leopold Schepp Foundation Scholarship Provided by: Leopold Schepp Foundation Deadline: Varies Award Amount Varies Awards Available Varies Type of Award Scholarship Website http://www.scheppfoundation.org Description The Leopold Schepp Foundation Scholarship is available to undergraduate and graduate students. To be eligible for this award, you must demonstrate financial need, be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and be available for an interview in New York City. Undergraduate students must be 30 years of age or younger; graduate students must 40 or younger. High school seniors are not eligible to apply. Additional Information The application process closes when a sufficient number of applications have been received for committee decisions. Please visit the sponsor's Web site for additional information. Applicable Majors All Fields of Study http://www.scheppfoundation.org/ [Must be under 40 years of age.] ====================================== Health Sciences Student Fellowship Provided by: Epilepsy Foundation of America Deadline: March 01, 2006 Award Amount $3000 Awards Available Varies Type of Award Fellowship Website http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org Description The Health Sciences Student Fellowship is open students who are pursuing careers in epilepsy in either research or practice settings. You must be enrolled, or accepted for enrollment, in medical school, a doctoral program or other graduate programs to be eligible for this award. This award is not intended for students pursuing a dissertation research project. Additional Information Please visit the Web site for further information and to download an application. Applicable Majors Medicine-Epilepsy Research http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/research/grants.cfm ====================================== National Science Foundation Division of Information & Intelligent Systems Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience (CRCNS) CONTACTS Name Dir/Div Name Dir/Div Kenneth Whang CISE/IIS Bruce K. Hamilton ENG/BES Paul J. Werbos ENG/ECS Lynne E. Bernstein SBE/BCS Michael H. Steuerwalt MPS/DMS Robert Paul Malchow BIO/IOB PROGRAM GUIDELINES 04-514 Solicitation DUE DATES Letter of Intent Deadline Date: December 1, 2005 Full Proposal Deadline Date: January 5, 2006 SYNOPSIS The most exciting and difficult challenge facing neuroscientists is to understand the functions of complex neurobiological systems. Computational neuroscience provides a theoretical foundation and set of technological approaches that may enhance our understanding of nervous system function by providing analytical and modeling tools that describe, traverse and integrate different levels of organization, spanning vast temporal and spatial scales and levels of abstraction. Computational approaches are needed in the study of neuroscience as the requirement for comprehensive analysis and interpretation of complex data sets becomes increasingly important. Collaborations among computer scientists, engineers, mathematicians, statisticians, theoreticians and experimental neuroscientists, are imperative to advance our understanding of the nervous system and mechanisms underlying brain disorders. Computational understanding of the nervous system may also have a significant impact on the theory and design of engineered systems. This program solicitation is a continuation of NSF 02-018, released in November 2001. The overwhelming response to that solicitation brought about this logical follow-up and expansion of the program. This solicitation shall be in effect for a period of three years. Participating Directorates of the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) listed on the cover page of this solicitation, plan to support innovative interdisciplinary research in computational neuroscience. Both agencies recognize the need for research that focuses on integrating computational models and methods with neuroscience. This program is designed to encourage new collaborations at this interface. http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5147 [This grant would be an option given that your research is certainly cross-disciplinary in nature. You may again need to apply under one of your faculty mentors.] ====================================== National Science Foundation Mathematical Sciences: Innovations at the Interface with the Sciences and Engineering CONTACTS Please see the full text of this funding opportunity for contact information. PROGRAM GUIDELINES 04-538 Solicitation SYNOPSIS This solicitation describes many of the opportunities available for support through the Foundation?s Mathematical Sciences Priority Area (MSPA). Investments in the Mathematical Sciences will deepen support for fundamental research in mathematics and statistics, and the integration of mathematical and statistical research across the full range of science and engineering disciplines. Initial investments in interdisciplinary research will focus primarily on mathematical and statistical challenges posed by large data sets, managing and modeling uncertainty, and modeling complex nonlinear systems. Innovative educational activities that foster closer connections between research and education in the mathematical sciences will also be supported. In FY2004, a set of focused competitions will be supported; these are described or referenced in this solicitation. __________ 3.(b) JOINT DMS/BIO/NIGMS INITIATIVE TO SUPPORT RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF MATHEMATICAL BIOLOGY The Division of Mathematical Sciences in the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences and the Directorate for Biological Sciences at the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of General Medical Sciences at the National Institutes of Health plan to support research in mathematics and statistics related to mathematical biology research. Both agencies recognize the need for additional research at the boundary between the mathematical sciences and the life sciences. This competition is designed to encourage new collaborations at this