02 Dec 09 Research Fortnight Opportunities issue 336
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PROJECT GRANTS
Arthritis Research Campaign, GB
hese support projects seeking answers to single questions or small groups of related questions. Awards are worth up
to £300,000 for a duration of up to three years.
Award amount max: £30000
Closing date: 22 Feb 10
GUILDFORD BENCH METHODOLOGY FUND GRANTS
Biochemical Society, GB
Support is available for benchwork with an emphasis on methodology in cellular or bioanalytical work. Grants may be
for up to £1,200, or £1,800, if they include vacation help.
Award amount max: £1800
Closing date: 01 Apr 10
FELLOWSHIPS
Pathological Society of Great Britain and Ireland, GB
These are for members of the medical and allied scientific professions working in pathologically-related biomedical
research. Awards are worth up to £5,000.
Award amount max: £5000
Closing date: 01 Apr 10
TRAVEL AWARDS
British Society for Immunology, GB
These awards are for attendance at scientific meetings or visits to laboratories for specific short-term activities, such
as collaborative research, or in order to learn new techniques. Maximum awards amount to £300 for travel within the
UK, £500 for European travel and £800 for intercontinental travel.
Award amount max: £800
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
MODULAR TRAINING FOR INDUSTRY [FORMERLY SHORT TRAINING COURSES AT MASTERS LEVEL IN THE
BIOSCIENCES]
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, GB
The programme supports the development of industrially-relevant short training courses at masters level. Awards are
made as pump-priming support for the preparation and marketing of course materials.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 10 Feb 10
EQUIPMENT GRANTS
Arthritis Research Campaign, GB
These support the purchase of major items of equipment, costing in excess of £30,000, which will facilitate multiple
projects.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 22 Feb 10
TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS
Company of Biologists, GB
These enable graduate students and post-docs in the field of developmental biology to make collaborative visits to
other laboratories. Fellowships are worth up to £2,500 and cover the cost of travel and other expenses.
Award amount max: £2500
Closing date: 31 Dec 09
TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS
Company of Biologists, GB
These enable graduate students and post-docs in the field of experimental biology to make collaborative visits to other
laboratories. Fellowships are worth up to £2,500 and cover the cost of travel and other expenses.
Award amount max: £2500
Closing date: 31 Dec 09
STUDY VISITS
Experimental Psychology Society, GB
These are designed to help finance postgraduate and postdoctoral research in experimental psychology. Individual
grants will be for a maximum of £1,200, with up to £100 extra available for actual costs incurred in visiting an
institution.
Award amount max: £1300
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
TRAVEL GRANTS
Guarantors of Brain, GB
These are for clinical and non-clinical neuroscientists, normally aged under 40 and based in the UK, wishing to attend
scientific meetings to present original work. Grants are awarded a maximum grant of £400 to £800, depending on the
destination.
Award amount max: £800
Closing date: No deadline
TRAVEL GRANTS
Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association, GB
The grants assist those who have abstracts, posters or papers accepted at meetings or have been invited to
participate in an overseas educational course. The awards have a maximum value of £500 each.
Award amount max: £500
Closing date: 31 Jan 10
SPECIALIST GRANTS
BUPA Foundation, GB
The research theme for 2010 is: advance thinking and practice on dementia. Up to £750,000 is available for a period
of one to three years.
Award amount max: £750000
Closing date: 28 Feb 10
SYSTEMATICS RESEARCH FUND
Linnean Society, GB
Small grants of up to £1,500 are available.
Award amount max: £1500
Closing date: 31 Jan 10
SCIENTIFIC EXCHANGE AWARDS
Arthritis Research Campaign, GB
These enable scientists employed on ARC project or programme grants or holders of fellowships to spend up to four
weeks in another institution, preferably, but not necessarily, in the UK. Grants will cover the full or partial costs of the
visit, up to a maximum of £2,000.
Award amount max: £2000
Closing date: No deadline
NORMAN ALDRIDGE TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP
British Toxicology Society, GB
The fellowship aims to provide funding for a young EU-based scientist to visit one or two key laboratories to advance
and broaden their research in toxicology. Up to £1,000 is available.
Award amount max: £1000
Closing date: No deadline
PERCY SLADEN MEMORIAL FUND GRANTS
Linnean Society, GB
The fund supports field work abroad (away from the awardee's usual country of residence) in the Earth and life
sciences. Grants are generally for sums of less than £750.
Award amount max: £750
Closing date: 30 Jan 10
ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HAEMATOLOGY PROFESSIONALS
British Society for Haematology, GB
Scholarships are designed to support attendance at the society's annual scientific meeting. A maximum of £500 will be
available for each scholar to cover costs for registration, travel and accommodation.
Award amount max: £500
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
RONALD RAVEN BARBER'S AWARD
Royal College of Surgeons of England, GB
This assists trainee surgeons wishing to travel abroad to develop their skills through special education or training of an
innovative nature. It is likely that two grants of £1,500 each will be made per annum.
Award amount max: £1500
Closing date: 05 Mar 10
PRINCESS OF WALES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
British Blood Transfusion Society, GB
The award is open to individuals working outside the UK who wish to further their training, education or professional
development in transfusion medicine by visiting institutions in the UK and attending the BBTS annual scientific
meeting. Grants will be for a maximum of £2,000 each.
Award amount max: £2000
Closing date: 31 Mar 10
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESMENT CLINICAL EVALUATION AND TRIALS
Department of Health including NIHR (DH), GB
The aim of the trials is to assess the effectiveness of technologies within the NHS.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 14 Jan 10
NIHR FELLOWSHIP SCHEME
Department of Health including NIHR (DH), GB
Fellowships are available at four levels: NIHR doctoral research fellowship; NIHR postdoctoral fellowship; NIHR career
development fellowship and NIHR senior research fellowship.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 11 Jan 10
APPLEYARD FUND
Linnean Society, GB
Approximately £2,500 per year is available from which grants are made towards the expenses of research projects in
the fields of botany or zoology. Fellows and associates of the society who are not in full-time employment as biologists
are eligible to apply.
Award amount max: £2500
Closing date: 31 Mar 10
ASTRAZENECA YOUNG SCIENTIST FRANK ROSE AWARD
British Association for Cancer Research, GB
This recognises the achievements of a young scientist in any field of cancer research. The prize is worth £1,000, as
well as the opportunity to present an oral paper at the annual National Cancer Research Institute cancer conference
with all expenses paid.
Award amount max: £1000
Closing date: 17 Mar 10
TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP
Society for the Study of Addiction, GB
The aim of this scholarship programme is to enable a younger member of the society to travel to international
meetings, laboratories or clinics in order to further their training. Up to £2,500 is available.
Award amount max: £2500
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
NEW INVESTIGATOR SCHEME
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, GB
This assists early-career researchers, ie newly employed university lecturers, fellows and researchers in institutes of
BBSRC at band 5 or above (and their equivalents in Medical Research Council and Natural Environment Research
Council institutes), to secure their first major element of funding for research.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 13 Jan 10
SMALL RESEARCH GRANTS
BioSocial Society, GB
These support postgraduate fieldwork or data collection in biosocial research areas. Up to £750 is available.
Award amount max: £750
Closing date: 29 Jan 10
CONFERENCE FUNDING
BioSocial Society, GB
This provides grants to support the cost of participation in biosocial conferences. Awards are worth up to £250.
Award amount max: £250
Closing date: 29 Jan 10
VISITING BIOCHEMIST BURSARIES
Biochemical Society, GB
These support research capacity building in the field of biochemistry in developing parts of the world. Up to £2,000 is
available.
Award amount max: £2000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
BIOMARKERS AND IMAGING DISCOVERY AND DEVELOPMENT PROJECT GRANTS
Cancer Research UK, GB
This scheme funds biomarker and imaging research. Applications should not exceed £100,000 per annum, or
£500,000 in total for a five-year study.
Award amount max: £500000
Closing date: 29 Mar 10
COMMUNICATING IMMUNOLOGY GRANTS
British Society for Immunology, GB
These enable individuals to host events aimed at communicating immunology to the general public or schools. Up to
£500 is available.
Award amount max: £500
Closing date: 01 Apr 10
RHEUMATOLOGY TRAVEL AWARDS
British Society for Rheumatology, GB
The aim of the awards is to encourage travel to European conferences that may not otherwise have been possible,
thereby supporting rheumatology research throughout Europe. There will be three awards per annum worth 2,000
euros each.
Award amount max: €2000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
GRAHAM BULL PRIZE IN CLINICAL SCIENCE
Royal College of Physicians, GB
The prize provides £1,000 for research workers under the age of 45 who have made a major contribution to clinical
science.
Award amount max: £1000
Closing date: 31 Mar 10
PRE-PREGNANCY HEALTH AND CARE IN ENGLAND: EXPLORING IMPLEMENTATION AND PUBLIC HEALTH
IMPACT
Department of Health including NIHR (DH), GB
The aim of this call is to generate evidence on the implementation and public health impact of pre-pregnancy health
and care before and between pregnancies in England. A budget of up to £400,000, excluding VAT, has been allocated
to this study.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 13 Jan 10
RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS
Dunhill Medical Trust, GB
These provide training opportunities for talented clinicians, health professionals and scientists who wish to pursue a
research career in the fields of ageing, rehabilitation or palliative care. Financial support will include either a PhD
stipend or an individual’s salary for a period of three to four years, and up to £10,000 annually to cover research
expenses, tuition and other fees.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 08 Jan 10
Belgium
CALLS FOR PROPOSALS
Innovative Medicines Initiative, BE
Projects will address the predictivity of efficacy evaluation for oncology, diabetes, inflammation and infectious
diseases, and knowledge management. The overall budget for the period 2008-2017 is 2 billion euros. The funding for
the second call will be 156.3 million euros.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 08 Feb 10
MARIE CURIE CO-FUNDING OF REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMES
European Commission Framework programme 7: People, BE
Proposals may address existing transnational fellowship programmes or new fellowship programmes with transnational
mobility. The indicative budget for this call is 75 million euros.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 18 Feb 10
BERTELSON AWARD
European Society for Cognitive Psychology, BE
This recognises a significant contribution to the field by a candidate under 35 years of age.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 01 Apr 10
BO HOLMSTEDT MEMORIAL LECTURE
Eurotox – Federation of National Societies of Toxicology in Europe, BE
Nominations must be submitted by national society members, members of the Eurotox speciality sections or at least
three individual Eurotox members.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 29 Jan 10
CALL FOR BIDS TO HOST THE 2015 EUROTOX CONGRESS
Eurotox – Federation of National Societies of Toxicology in Europe, BE
Proposals should aim to create an awareness of toxicology topics among local organisations, industries and
government authorities, and share the cultural heritage of the location with participants.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 29 Jan 10
Germany
EUROPEAN CLINICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMME ON INCRETINS, GUT PHYSIOLOGY AND PANCREATIC
ISLETS IN TYPE TWO DIABETES
European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes, DE
Single non-profit institutions, or groups of institutions, from Europe and associated countries may apply. Grants are
worth up to 400,000 euros over a maximum of three years.
Award amount max: €400000
Closing date: 05 Jan 10
EFSD/LILLY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes, DE
Awards support research into metabolism and the complications of diabetes, as well as promoting medical education.
Four fellowships, worth 50,000 euros each, are available.
Award amount max: €50000
Closing date: 15 Feb 10
Netherlands
SHORT STAY AND STUDY GRANT
European Society for Organ Transplantation, NL
This enables young researchers or clinicians to acquire a particular skill or technique in a European centre outside their
own country. Grants are worth up to 3,000 euros each over a period of one to three months.
Award amount max: €3000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
Sweden
TRAVEL GRANTS
European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Organisation, SE
These enable the authors of accepted abstracts to present their work at the EACCI congress.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 13 Jan 10
PHARF AWARD
Uppsala Universitet, SE
This recognises contributions towards a better understanding of allergic inflammation, as well as improved diagnostic
procedures and treatment. The prize is worth $50,000.
Award amount max: $50000
Closing date: 31 Dec 09
Switzerland
GENERAL TRAVEL AWARDS
European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases, CH
These enable members to attend scientific meetings by contributing to travel, accommodation and registration costs.
Awards are worth: 1,000 euros for intercontinental travel; 650 euros for travel within Europe; 200 euros for travel
within the applicant's own country.
Award amount max: €1000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
DAME SHEILA SHERLOCK EASL SHORT-TERM TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS
European Association for the Study of the Liver, CH
These aim to enhance the mobility of investigators within different European institutions and to actively promote
scientific exchange among research units in hepatology. The maximum yearly grant of 24,000 euros will be divided
among awardees, and each award will last no longer than three months.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 15 Mar 10
FERRING RESEARCH INFERTILITY AND GYNAECOLOGY GRANTS
Ferring Pharmaceuticals, CH
These support fundamental research in the area of fertility and gynaecology with a different theme set for each
biennial grant. The theme for the 2010 is reducing multiple pregnancies following infertility treatment. Grants are
worth 50,000 euros each.
Award amount max: €50000
Closing date: 31 Mar 10
United States
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, US
The program is designed to promote innovative research that has a high potential to significantly advance the
knowledge of Parkinson’s disease but little likelihood of securing funding through more traditional sources. Awards are
worth up to $75,000 per year for two years. Research grants are also eligible for an additional ten percent in indirect
costs.
Award amount max: $165000
Closing date: 02 Feb 10
RESEARCH AWARDS
Albert and Mary Lasker Foundation, US
These awards honor scientists who have made significant contributions in basic or clinical research in diseases that are
the main cause of death and disability.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF PET AND SPECT IMAGING LIGANDS AS BIOMARKERS FOR DRUG
DISCOVERY AND FOR PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF CNS DISORDERS (R21)
NIH: National Institute of Mental Health, US
The R21 program will support organizations that propose the development of novel radioligands for positron emission
tomography or single photon emission computed tomography imaging in human brain, and that incorporate pilot or
clinical feasibility evaluation in pre-clinical studies, model development, or clinical studies. Direct costs are limited to
$275,000 over a two-year R21 project period.
Award amount max: $275000
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
INNOVATIVE AND EARLY-STAGE DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN BIOSPECIMEN SCIENCE
(R21)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
Grant applications should propose technically innovative feasibility studies focused on early stage development of
cancer-relevant technologies that address the issues related to pre-analytical variations in the collection, processing,
handling, and storage of biospecimens or its derivatives.
Award amount max: $550000
Closing date: 23 Feb 10
APPLICATION AND EARLY STAGE DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN CANCER RESEARCH
(R21)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
This funding opportunity announcement solicits grant applications proposing exploratory research projects on the
initial application of emerging analytical technologies as laboratory or clinical tools. Direct costs are limited to
$275,000 over an R21 two-year period, with no more than $200,000 in direct costs allowed in any single year.
Award amount max: $275000
Closing date: 23 Feb 10
SIGMA THETA TAU INTERNATIONAL/REHABILITATION NURSING FOUNDATION GRANT
Sigma Theta Tau International, US
The purpose is to encourage research related to rehabilitation nursing. The grant is worth up to $4,000.
Award amount max: $4000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
VALIDATION AND ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES FOR CANCER RESEARCH
(R33)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
This funding opportunity announcement solicits grant applications proposing exploratory research projects to evaluate
the performance of emerging molecular analysis technologies and develop applications for an appropriate cancerrelevant biological system. Direct costs may not exceed $300,000 per year, for a maximum of three years.
Award amount max: $900000
Closing date: 23 Feb 10
VALIDATION AND ADVANCED DEVELOPMENT OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN BIOSPECIMEN SCIENCES
(R33)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
Grant applications should propose technically innovative feasibility studies focused on the advanced development and
validation of cancer-relevant technologies. An applicant for an R33 grant may request a project period of up to three
years. Direct costs may not exceed $300,000 for any given year.
Award amount max: $900000
Closing date: 23 Feb 10
DEVELOPMENT AND APPLICATION OF PET AND SPECT IMAGING LIGANDS AS BIOMARKERS FOR DRUG
DISCOVERY AND FOR PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL STUDIES OF CNS DISORDERS (PHASED INNOVATION
AWARD [R21/R33])
NIH: National Institute of Mental Health, US
Phased innovation R21/R33 applications should propose the development of novel radioligands for positron emission
tomography or single photon emission computed tomography imaging in the human brain. Direct costs are limited to
$175,000 per year for the R21 phase and $500,000 per year for the R33 phase, and neither phase can last longer
than three years.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
DEVELOPMENT, APPLICATION, AND EVALUATION OF PREDICTION MODELS FOR CANCER RISK AND
PROGNOSIS (R21)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
The purpose of this R21 funding opportunity announcement is to improve existing models for cancer risk and
prognosis by developing innovative research projects that use existing data; develop new models for cancer risk and
prognosis; and validate new models and evaluate their utility in research and clinic settings.
Award amount max: $275000
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
DEVELOPMENT, APPLICATION, AND EVALUATION OF PREDICTION MODELS FOR CANCER RISK AND
PROGNOSIS (R01)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
The purpose of this R01 funding opportunity announcement is to improve existing models for cancer risk and
prognosis by developing innovative research projects that use existing data; develop new models for cancer risk and
prognosis; and validate new models and evaluate their utility in research and clinic settings.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
PRIORITIZING MOLECULAR TARGETS FOR CANCER PREVENTION WITH NUTRITIONAL COMBINATIONS
(R01)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
Projects proposed in response to this FOA must aim to enhance our understanding about the dynamic interrelationship
that exists between bioactive food components and cancer prevention.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
EPIGENETIC APPROACHES IN CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY (R01)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement is to support R01 research applications that propose to
evaluate profiles of methylation, histone modifications and micro RNA and their association with the risk of developing
cancer in different populations. Projects may not last longer than five years.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
EPIGENETIC APPROACHES IN CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY (R01): AIDS-RELATED
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement is to support Aids-related R01 research applications that
propose to evaluate profiles of methylation, histone modifications and micro RNA and their association with the risk of
developing cancer in different populations. Projects may not last longer than five years.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 07 Jan 10
EPIGENETIC APPROACHES IN CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY (R21)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement is to support R21 research applications that propose to
evaluate profiles of methylation, histone modifications and micro RNA and their association with the risk of developing
cancer in different populations. Projects may request $275,000 in funding over two years.
Award amount max: $275000
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
RISE-UP RESEARCH AWARD
Association for Psychological Science, US
The purpose is to cultivate scholarly research in psychological fields related to socially and economically underrepresented populations.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 21 Jan 10
TRANSLATIONAL TOOLS FOR CLINICAL STUDIES OF CAM INTERVENTIONS (R01)
NIH: National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine, US
The purpose is to encourage investigator-initiated applications that propose to develop, enhance, and validate
translational tools to facilitate rigorous study of complementary and alternative medicine approaches that are in wide
use by the public. A maximum of $300,000 per year may be requested. The total project period may not exceed five
years.
Award amount max: $1500000
Closing date: 23 Mar 10
DEVELOPMENT, APPLICATION, AND EVALUATION OF PREDICTION MODELS FOR CANCER RISK AND
PROGNOSIS (R01): AIDS-RELATED
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
The purpose of this R01 Aids-related funding opportunity announcement is to improve existing models for cancer risk
and prognosis by developing innovative research projects that use existing data; develop new models for cancer risk
and prognosis; and validate new models and evaluate their utility in research and clinic settings.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 07 Jan 10
OBESITY POLICY RESEARCH: EVALUATION AND MEASURES (R01)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
This funding opportunity announcement encourages R01 applications that propose to conduct evaluation research on
obesity-related natural experiments, or develop and validate relevant community-level measures. The total project
period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed five years.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
OBESITY POLICY RESEARCH: EVALUATION AND MEASURES (R01): AIDS-RELATED
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
This funding opportunity announcement encourages R01 Aids-related applications that propose to conduct evaluation
research on obesity-related natural experiments, or develop and validate relevant community-level measures. The
total project period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed five years.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 07 Jan 10
OBESITY POLICY RESEARCH: EVALUATION AND MEASURES (R21)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
This funding opportunity announcement encourages R21 applications that propose to conduct evaluation research on
obesity-related natural experiments, or develop and validate relevant community-level measures. Direct costs are
limited to $275,000 over an R21 two-year period, with no more than $200,000 in direct costs allowed in any single
year.
Award amount max: $275000
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
OBESITY POLICY RESEARCH: EVALUATION AND MEASURES (R03)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
This funding opportunity announcement encourages R03 applications that propose to conduct evaluation research on
obesity-related natural experiments, or develop and validate relevant community-level measures. Budgets for direct
costs of up to $50,000 per year and a project duration of up to two years may be requested.
Award amount max: $100000
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
PRIORITIZING MOLECULAR TARGETS FOR CANCER PREVENTION WITH NUTRITIONAL COMBINATIONS
(R01): AIDS-RELATED
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
Aids-related projects proposed in response to this FOA must aim to enhance our understanding about the dynamic
interrelationship that exists between bioactive food components and cancer prevention.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 07 Jan 10
SEEK, TEST, AND TREAT: ADDRESSING HIV IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (R01)
NIH: National Institute of Mental Health, US
This initiative solicits R01 applications to empirically test the seek, test, and treat paradigm in criminal justice
populations. Direct costs will vary with the scope of the project and may exceed over $500,000 per year if warranted
by the scope. A project duration of up to five years may be requested.
Award amount max: $2500000
Closing date: 01 Apr 10
SELECTED TOPICS IN TRANSFUSION MEDICINE (R01)
NIH: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, US
This R01 program encourages research grant applications from investigators who propose to study topics in blood
banking and transfusion medicine aimed at improving the safety and availability of the blood supply and the practice
of transfusion medicine. Projects may not last longer than five years.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
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RESEARCH WORKSHOPS
Experimental Psychology Society, GB
Up to £3,500 per grant is available to contribute towards travel and maintenance of workshop participants, and other
basic costs, such as printing.
Award amount max: £3500
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
NEW AGENT COMMITTEE TRIALS
Cancer Research UK, GB
NAC aims to provide a one-step process for selecting new anti-cancer treatments and diagnostics and taking them into
early clinical trials. Grants last an average of two years and will provide support for an NAC trial at a UK institution.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 08 Jan 10
MID-CAREER FELLOWSHIPS
British Association for Cancer Research, GB
These provide funds to support travel to a laboratory and reasonable subsistence costs, to enable the applicant to
advance an on-going programme or facilitate a collaboration which may lead to new programmes of work. Up to
£3,000 is available.
Award amount max: £3000
Closing date: 28 Feb 10
RESEARCH PROJECT GRANTS
Stroke Association, GB
The priorities for funding include research into the prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and long term care of stroke
patients. Grants are limited to a maximum of £70,000 per annum for up to three years (up to a maximum of
£210,000).
Award amount max: £70000
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
GENERAL TRAVEL GRANTS
Biochemical Society, GB
These are designed to help members of at least one year’s standing to attend scientific meetings. Grants are worth up
to £750.
Award amount max: £750
Closing date: 01 Jan 10
BERNHARD BARON TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIP
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, GB
This supports short-term travel aimed at expanding knowledge in areas where researchers already have experience.
The awards are worth up to £6,000 each.
Award amount max: £6000
Closing date: 31 Mar 10
EDEN TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, GB
This is open to medical graduates of at least two years' standing of any approved university, whether members of the
college or not. The sum awarded will be up to £5,000 according to the project undertaken and the travelling expenses
involved.
Award amount max: £5000
Closing date: 31 Mar 10
ENDOMETRIOSIS MILLENNIUM FUND
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, GB
The fund's objective is to support research, either clinical or laboratory-based, in the field of endometriosis, or to
encourage clinicians to acquire extra skills to manage patients with the disease. Up to £5,000 will be available.
Award amount max: £5000
Closing date: 31 Mar 10
TRAVEL GRANTS
Society for Experimental Biology, GB
These support biologists who wish to attend a conference or gain research experience in the UK or abroad. Funding of
up to £250 is available for travel within the applicant’s home country, or up to £500 for travel to other countries.
Award amount max: £500
Closing date: 31 Dec 09
PFIZER OPHTHALMIC FELLOWSHIP
Royal College of Ophthalmologists, GB
This fellowship provides support for an ophthalmologist to acquire special skills, knowledge and experience at a
suitable location in the UK or elsewhere for a minimum period of six months. One award of up to £35,000 will be
funded under this scheme.
Award amount max: £35000
Closing date: 12 Feb 10
MURRAY BLACK AWARD
British Society of Animal Science, GB
The aim of the award is to provide travel or research opportunities for younger members of the society working in
research, teaching, extension, industry or practical animal production. Grants will normally range between £500 and
£1,500.
Award amount max: £1500
Closing date: 25 Apr 10
RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIP
WellBeing of Women, GB
These aim to further the training of a medical graduate embarking upon a career in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Fellowships are worth up to £175,000 and may last up to three years.
Award amount max: £175000
Closing date: 02 Mar 10
TRAVEL FELLOWSHIPS
European Association for Cancer Research, GB
These support research on the basis of technical exchange, including participation at workshops and courses. Grants
are worth up to 2,500 euros. Where a longer fellowship is desirable, perhaps comprising two periods of research
collaboration, EACR will provide 50 per cent matching funding worth up to 4,000 euros.
Award amount max: €4000
Closing date: 31 Mar 10
TC WHITE BEQUEST AWARDS
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, GB
These are in support of dental research. Up to £10,000 is available.
Award amount max: £10000
Closing date: 30 Apr 10
MALCOLM BLACK TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, GB
This is to enable a member or fellow of up to five years’ standing to travel either to the British Isles or from the British
Isles abroad, in order to attend postgraduate training courses or to visit centres of research or particular expertise
within the area of obstetrics and gynaecology. Travel and subsistence costs of up to £1,000 will be paid.
Award amount max: £1000
Closing date: 31 Mar 10
AMERICAN GYNECOLOGICAL CLUB/GYNAECOLOGICAL VISITING SOCIETY FELLOWSHIP
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, GB
This enables the recipient to visit, make contact with, and gain knowledge from a specific centre offering new
techniques or methods of clinical management within the specialty of obstetrics and gynaecology. A maximum of
£1,000 will be awarded to meet travel costs and incidental expenses.
Award amount max: £1000
Closing date: 31 Mar 10
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Association of Clinical Pathologists, GB
The award provides support for a period of service training, personal development, or study for management
qualifications beneficial to clinical pathology service delivery, which may be at home or overseas. A total amount of
£10,000 will be available to fund one or more awards which will be for up to £5,000 each.
Award amount max: £5000
Closing date: 02 Apr 10
ENTRY-LEVEL RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
WellBeing of Women, GB
These are designed to enable medical graduates to develop research interests in obstetrics and gynaecology.
Scholarships are a single payment up to a maximum of £20,000 to go towards salary or laboratory costs.
Award amount max: £20000
Closing date: 02 Mar 10
SIR LEONARD ROGERS FUND
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, GB
The fund will provide an annual single award of up to £1,000 towards a research expedition to a tropical region of the
world.
Award amount max: £1000
Closing date: 09 Apr 10
FELLOWSHIP FOLLOW-UP RESEARCH FUND
Federation of European Biochemical Societies, GB
Awards help with starting work on return to the applicant’s country of origin. Funds may be used for small pieces of
equipment or specific consumable items, but not salaries. The maximum award for 2009 was 20,000 euros.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 01 Apr 10
SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS
Federation of European Biochemical Societies, GB
These enable young promising students to visit an institution within the FEBS area in a country outside where they
study. In 2009, fellowships were worth 3,500 euros each. The author of the report judged to be the best in the year
will receive a prize. In 2009, this was worth 500 euros.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 01 Apr 10
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL AWARD
Arthritis Research Campaign, GB
The following awards are available: grants of up to £500 and grants of up to £2,000.
Award amount max: £2000
Closing date: 26 Apr 10
FRANCIS FONTAN PRIZE
European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, GB
The prize is awarded to a medical doctor in specialty training in cardiac or cardio-thoracic surgery. The prize is worth
30,000 euros and should cover the costs of one year's stay at a major European department or any other European
research facility.
Award amount max: €30000
Closing date: 15 Apr 10
PROGRAMME GRANTS FOR APPLIED RESEARCH
Department of Health including NIHR (DH), GB
NIHR allocates funds of £75 million per year to this scheme. Individual awards will be for a maximum of £2m over a
period of three to five years (that is up to £400,000 per annum on average).
Award amount max: £2000000
Closing date: 15 Mar 10
THORACIC PRIZE
European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, GB
The prize is awarded to a medical doctor in specialty training in thoracic or cardio-thoracic surgery. The prize is worth
30,000 euros.
Award amount max: €30000
Closing date: 15 Apr 10
NANOTOXICOLOGY - HIGHLIGHT NOTICE
Medical Research Council, GB
MCMB encourages innovative, high quality research applications in nanotoxicology relevant to human health with the
aim to help inform policy development.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 20 Jan 10
METHODOLOGY RESEARCH PROGRAMME - INVESTIGATOR-LED RESEARCH
Medical Research Council, GB
The programme supports research on methods development to underpin the biomedical sciences, experimental
medicine, clinical trials, population health sciences, health services research and health policy.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 17 Feb 10
EFFICACY AND MECHANISM EVALUATION PROGRAMME
Medical Research Council, GB
The EME programme aims to support excellent clinical science with an ultimate view to improving health or patient
care.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 16 Mar 10
ANAESTHESIA SECTION ESSAY PRIZE FOR STUDENTS
Royal Society of Medicine, GB
Essays may describe original research, or be an audit or a case report. The prize is worth £400.
Award amount max: £400
Closing date: 29 Jan 10
TRANSLATIONAL STEM CELL RESEARCH PROGRAMME - RESPONSE MODE FUNDING
Medical Research Council, GB
This supports investigator-led research proposals that have clear translational goals, as well as provide a platform for
partnership funding which will be considered on a case-by-case basis. MRC will consider applications that will advance
stem cell research towards clinical use or application.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 20 Apr 10
PROGRAMME GRANTS - MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR MEDICINE
Medical Research Council, GB
These provide larger, longer term and renewable programme funding. Grants are for a period of five years and cover
salary, support for additional posts, equipment, travel, data preservation, sharing and dissemination costs. MRC will
usually fund on the basis of 80 per cent of the full economic cost.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 14 Apr 10
PROGRAMME DEVELOPMENT GRANTS - APPLIED RESEARCH
Department of Health including NIHR (DH), GB
The purpose of the development grants is to provide funding of £20,000 to £100,000, over a period of six to 18
months, to enable a research team to develop and refine its research ideas, obtain empirical justification for research
plans, or acquire or further develop appropriate collaborative expertise.
Award amount max: £100000
Closing date: 29 Mar 10
BIOMEDICAL VACATION SCHOLARSHIPS
Wellcome Trust, GB
These aim to encourage promising undergraduates at the mid-point of their degrees to explore a career in research.
Students will receive stipends of £180 (£190 in London) per week for up to eight weeks.
Award amount max: £1520
Closing date: 15 Feb 10
TECHNOLOGY PROOF OF CONCEPT
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), GB
This supports the development of new and innovative technologies for environmental science. Up to £2 million is
available with individual projects worth up to £150,000. NERC will fund on the basis of 80 per cent of the full economic
cost.
Award amount max: £150000
Closing date: 05 Jan 10
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES PROJECT GRANTS
Cancer Research UK, GB
These provide support for a defined piece of work with objectives that are hypothesis driven and can be achieved in
the time specified. Grants should not exceed £100,000 per annum.
Award amount max: £100000
Closing date: 23 Apr 10
JC MACDOUGALL TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, GB
This enables dental fellows and members of the college to visit centres. Up to £1,750 is available for travel and
subsistence costs.
Award amount max: £1750
Closing date: 30 Apr 10
PARTNERSHIP GRANT - MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR MEDICINE
Medical Research Council, GB
This aims to provide support for collaborative activities that add value to existing research or helps galvanise
researchers in a particular field, or complementary fields, to address important issues that cannot be addressed
through other funding arrangements. MRC will usually fund on the basis of 80 per cent of the full economic cost.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 14 Apr 10
PARTNERSHIP GRANT - INFECTIONS AND IMMUNITY
Medical Research Council, GB
This aims to provide support for collaborative activities that add value to existing research or helps galvanise
researchers in a particular field, or complementary fields, to address important issues that cannot be addressed
through other funding arrangements. MRC will usually fund on the basis of 80 per cent of the full economic cost.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 14 Apr 10
PARTNERSHIP GRANT - POPULATION AND SYSTEMS MEDICINE
Medical Research Council, GB
This aims to provide support for collaborative activities that add value to existing research or helps galvanise
researchers in a particular field, or complementary fields, to address important issues that cannot be addressed
through other funding arrangements. MRC will usually fund on the basis of 80 per cent of the full economic cost.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 21 Apr 10
PARTNERSHIP GRANT - NEUROSCIENCES AND MENTAL HEALTH
Medical Research Council, GB
This aims to provide support for collaborative activities that add value to existing research or helps galvanise
researchers in a particular field, or complementary fields, to address important issues that cannot be addressed
through other funding arrangements. MRC will usually fund on the basis of 80 per cent of the full economic cost.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 21 Apr 10
PROGRAMME GRANTS - INFECTIONS AND IMMUNITY
Medical Research Council, GB
These provide larger, longer term and renewable programme funding. Grants are for a period of five years and cover
salary, support for additional posts, equipment, travel, data preservation, sharing and dissemination costs. MRC will
usually fund on the basis of 80 per cent of the full economic cost.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 14 Apr 10
PROGRAMME GRANTS - POPULATION AND SYSTEMS MEDICINE
Medical Research Council, GB
These provide larger, longer term and renewable programme funding. Grants are for a period of five years and cover
salary, support for additional posts, equipment, travel, data preservation, sharing and dissemination costs. MRC will
usually fund on the basis of 80 per cent of the full economic cost.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 21 Apr 10
PROGRAMME GRANTS - NEUROSCIENCES AND MENTAL HEALTH
Medical Research Council, GB
These provide larger, longer term and renewable programme funding. Grants are for a period of five years and cover
salary, support for additional posts, equipment, travel, data preservation, sharing and dissemination costs. MRC will
usually fund on the basis of 80 per cent of the full economic cost.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 21 Apr 10
NATIONAL AWARENESS AND EARLY DIAGNOSIS INITIATIVE CALL
Cancer Research UK, GB
The aim of this call is to support research in the awareness and early detection of cancer, specifically targeting high
risk populations, public awareness, health services, and evaluation of early detection and awareness research. The
funding partners have committed to spending up to £7.5 million over a period of five years for research under this call.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 29 Jan 10
MUSHROOM PANEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY
Horticultural Development Company, GB
The strategy mainly focuses on the range of agaricus bisporus products but also includes the small level production of
various exotic species.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 09 Feb 10
INVITATION TO TENDER FOR A FEASIBILITY STUDY: DATA COLLECTION FOR A REVIEW OF THE RNF
ALLOCATION FORMULAE FOR ADULT SOCIAL CARE
Department of Health including NIHR (DH), GB
The aim of this call is to support o feasibility study of ways to collect the data required for a review of the relative need
formulae.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 22 Jan 10
Austria
USCHI TSCHABITSCHER PRIZE FOR YOUNG NEUROLOGISTS
European Federation of Neurological Societies, AT
The tournament will be carried out in two groups, one on clinical research, and one on basic neurological science.
Candidates selected for the tournament will receive free registration to the congress, up to four nights hotel
accommodation, and a travel grant. The winner of each group will receive free registration to the congress, hotel
accommodation, a travel grant and 1,000 euros.
Award amount max: €1000
Closing date: 25 Mar 10
Belgium
RESEARCH GRANTS
European Research Advisory Board, BE
These fund any aspect of biomedical or psychosocial research into beer or alcohol. Grants are worth 60,000 euros per
annum over one to two years.
Award amount max: €120000
Closing date: 29 Mar 10
YOUNG RESEARCHER TRAVEL AWARDS
European Research Advisory Board, BE
These enable young researchers to attend and present data at conferences relating to any aspect of biomedical or
psychosocial research into beer or alcohol. Awards are worth up to 750 euros for travel inside the EU or up to 1,500
euros for travel outside the EU.
Award amount max: €1500
Closing date: 29 Mar 10
YOUNG RESEARCHER EXCHANGE VISITS
European Research Advisory Board, BE
These enable researchers to visit centres of excellence working in alcohol research in order to gain expertise or
exchange information. Awards are worth up to 2,500 euros.
Award amount max: €2500
Closing date: 29 Mar 10
FOSTERING DERMATOLOGY AND VENEREOLOGY COURSES FOR RESIDENTS, PRIVATE PRACTITIONERS AND
SPECIALISTS
European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology, BE
Courses should last between two days and one week and should educate participants, emphasise best practice and
foster friendships within Europe.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 02 Apr 10
INNOVATIVE MEDICINES INITIATIVE JOINT UNDERTAKING CALL
European Commission Framework programme 7: Cooperation, BE
Projects will address the predictivity of efficacy evaluation for oncology, diabetes, inflammation and infectious
diseases, and knowledge management. The budget for this call is 76.8 million euros and consortia may apply for up to
10m euros.
Award amount max: €10000000
Closing date: 08 Feb 10
ESTABLISHMENT OF A CLINICAL OR TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH NETWORK
European Society of Anaesthesiology, BE
Funding supports the creation of a steering committee, discussion and presentation of research, administrative costs
and travel expenses for an observational clinical study. Grants are worth up to 10,000 euros for a one year period.
Award amount max: €10000
Closing date: 31 Jan 10
Canada
MACNAB/LAROCCA RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine, CA
Prospective applicants should have completed formal training in a medical or allied specialty and should be involved in
an investigation of a specific problem which would be furthered by travel to a location other than his own. Applicants
should be sponsored by a member, or must be a member of the society. Currently, a stipend of $15,000 will be
granted to the recipient.
Award amount max: $15000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
France
SYMPOSIA AND WORKSHOP PROGRAMME
International Brain Research Organization, FR
Preference will be given to activities that include younger scientists and offer training for scientists from countries in
which little money is available for research or teaching. Awards are worth up to 6,000 euros.
Award amount max: €6000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
FUNCTIONAL GENOMICS SCIENCE MEETINGS PROGRAMME
European Science Foundation, FR
Grants support the organisation of science meetings, including workshops, schools, and conferences, with a clear
connection to the programme.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 26 Mar 10
IBRO TRAVEL GRANTS
International Brain Research Organization, FR
Priority will be given to those who have not obtained an IBRO travel grant in the past three years. The funding will be
worth up to 1,250 euros per award.
Award amount max: €1250
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
ULTRAFAST STRUCTURAL DYNAMICS IN PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY AND MATERIAL SCIENCE
MEETINGS
European Science Foundation, FR
These support the creation of links through schools, workshops and short-term lab visits between different research
groups. ESF funding should be used to cover the travel and accommodation costs of speakers and participants.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
ATIE IMMINK NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARD
European Society of Cardiology, FR
This recognises outstanding contributions to the understanding, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
The award is worth 4,500 euros, to cover ESC conference expenses and to stimulate further research.
Award amount max: €4500
Closing date: 14 Feb 10
Germany
PHD FELLOWSHIPS
Boehringer Ingelheim Fund, DE
These support basic biomedical research conducted by scientists up to 27 years of age in an internationally leading
laboratory in Europe. The basic monthly grant is worth 1,550 euros.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
YOUNG INVESTIGATORS PROGRAMME
European Molecular Biology Organisation , DE
This supports young scientists within the first four years of having established their own independent laboratories.
Funding of 15,000 euros per year is available from individual member states over a three year period.
Award amount max: €45000
Closing date: 01 Apr 10
EFSD/ PFIZER EUROPEAN PROGRAMME FOR RESEARCH INTO CARDIOVASCULAR RISK REDUCTION IN
PATIENTS WITH DIABETES
European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes, DE
Topics include: educational tools, programmes, strategies; risk assessment tools/screening and diagnostic procedures;
clinical interventions. Grants are worth up to 300,000 euros over a maximum of three years.
Award amount max: €300000
Closing date: 10 Mar 10
SERVIER AWARD IN MICROCIRCULATION
European Society for Microcirculation, DE
This recognises an outstanding publication on microcirculation/vascular biology research in the experimental or the
clinical environment. The award is worth 4,000 euros.
Award amount max: €4000
Closing date: 31 Mar 10
EUROPEAN STUDIES ON BETA CELL FUNCTION AND SURVIVAL: BASIC RESEARCH PROGRAMME
European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes, DE
Focus areas include: increasing beta cell mass/function; mechanisms of glucose-stimulated insulin secretion;
mechanisms of beta cell dysfunction in type 2 diabetes, including beta cell gluco- and lipotoxicity; non-invasive
imaging of beta cells; beta cell intermediary metabolism; genetic defects that elucidate beta cell dysfunction in type 2
diabetes. Grants are worth up to 100,000 euros each.
Award amount max: €100000
Closing date: 05 Mar 10
EFSD RESEARCH PROGRAMME ON DIABETES AND CANCER
European Foundation for the Study of Diabetes, DE
Projects will also focus on diabetes therapy and molecular mechanisms. Grants are worth up to 100,000 euros for
basic research projects and 400,000 euros for clinical research projects. The budget for this call is 3 million euros.
Award amount max: €400000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
Netherlands
YOUNG INVESTIGATOR JOSÉ CARRERAS FOUNDATION/EHA FELLOWSHIP
European Hematology Association, NL
This enables promising young investigators to conduct quality research in haematology. The award is worth 84,000
euros over two years, of which the institution receives 3,000 euros to help defray the costs for administering the
project.
Award amount max: €84000
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
EHA RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
European Hematology Association, NL
These promote haematological research by young basic and clinical researchers in the fields of malignant and nonmalignant haematological diseases. Each grant is worth 72,000 euros over two years.
Award amount max: €72000
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
MEETING ATTENDANCE GRANTS
Federation of European Microbiological Societies, NL
These enable young scientists to attend microbiology meetings that are not supported by a FEMS meetings grant.
Grants are worth up to 500 euros.
Award amount max: €500
Closing date: 01 Apr 10
Sweden
ALLERGOPHARMA AWARD
European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology Organisation, SE
This recognises scientific achievement on the part of younger EAACI members and encourages further research. The
award is worth 10,000 euros.
Award amount max: €10000
Closing date: 31 Dec 09
Switzerland
CLINICAL UNIT VISIT
European Society for Medical Oncology, CH
These enable young oncologists to visit outstanding European oncology facilities for a period of six weeks. Up to 12
grants are available per year, worth 5,000 euros each. The host institute receives 1,000 euros towards costs.
Award amount max: €6000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
CANCER RESEARCH AWARD
Dr Josef Steiner Cancer Foundation, CH
The award provides funding worth up to CHF1 million over four years for an outstanding cancer-related research
project. A personal prize of CHF50,000 will be awarded to the successful principal investigator.
Award amount max: SFr.1000000
Closing date: 31 Mar 10
United States
RESEARCH GRANTS
National Multiple Sclerosis Society, US
The society welcomes applications for studies related to multiple sclerosis that may serve in any way to advance its
mission of preventing, treating and curing MS and improving quality of life. The salary for the postdoctoral research
associates will be betwenn $37,368 and $51,552 depending on experience.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 03 Feb 10
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR BASIC SCIENTISTS
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, US
The fellowships support young scientists to study at major research institutions. he programs grants funding in the
amount of $40,000 for one year as well as a research allowance of $5,000.
Award amount max: $45000
Closing date: 02 Feb 10
RESEARCH GRANTS
Hereditary Disease Foundation, US
These support research projects that will contribute to identifying and understanding the basic defect in Huntington’s
disease. Grants are worth up to $50,000, usually for one year with a possibility of renewal.
Award amount max: $50000
Closing date: 15 Feb 10
JOHN J WASMUTH POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
Hereditary Disease Foundation, US
Support is offered for research projects that will contribute to identifying and understanding the basic defect of
Huntington’s disease. Funding ranges from $40,500 to $56,000 per year for a duration of two years.
Award amount max: $56000
Closing date: 15 Feb 10
YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS
Children’s Tumor Foundation, US
The award provides salary support for young investigators to conduct research on the cause and treatments of NF1,
NF2, and Schwannomatosis. The awards provide two years salary and a $5,000 allowance.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANTS
Leukemia Research Foundation, US
This program funds research into leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes. Funding of $100,000 for one
year is available.
Award amount max: $100000
Closing date: 15 Feb 10
DISSEMINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH IN HEALTH (R01)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
R01 research grant applications should identify, develop, and refine effective and efficient methods, structures, and
strategies that test models to disseminate and implement research-tested health behavior change interventions and
evidence-based prevention, early detection, diagnostic, treatment, and quality of life improvement services into public
health and clinical practice settings.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
ASTHMA RESEARCH PROGRAM
American Asthma Foundation (formerly Sandler Family Supporting Foundation), US
The program seeks to break new ground and is particularly interested in attracting investigators from outside the field
to apply their expertise to the study of asthma. Proposed work should be directed towards uncovering basic
mechanism in the pathogenesis of asthma. Funding of up to $750,000 is available for three years.
Award amount max: $750000
Closing date: 04 Feb 10
INNOVATIVE GRANT
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, US
he grants are for highly innovative research with potential significant impact on accelerating the mission of JDRF. The
innovative research should have the potential for a change in the current paradigm or conventional wisdom or to lead
to a seminal discovery or to be groundbreaking. Grants provide one year of support with a total budget of $110,000.
Award amount max: $110000
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP FOR NEUROLOGISTS
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, US
The purpose is to support young clinicians who have completed their neurology residency and are seeking clinical
research experience. The fellowships are worth $55,000 for a period of one year.
Award amount max: $55000
Closing date: 02 Feb 10
DISSEMINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH IN HEALTH (R21)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
This encourages investigators to submit R21 applications that will identify, develop, and refine methods, structures,
and strategies that test models to disseminate and implement research-tested health behavior change interventions.
Direct costs are limited to $275,000 over an R21 two-year period.
Award amount max: $275000
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
DISSEMINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION RESEARCH IN HEALTH (R21): AIDS-RELATED
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
This encourages investigators to submit Aids-related R21 applications that will identify, develop, and refine methods,
structures, and strategies that test models to disseminate and implement research-tested health behavior change
interventions. Direct costs are limited to $275,000 over an R21 two-year period.
Award amount max: $275000
Closing date: 07 Jan 10
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TOOLS FOR COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS OF HUMAN MICROBIOME PROJECT DATA
(R01)
NIH: National Institutes of Health, US
These R01 grants are intended to develop new and improved computational tools for the analysis, interpretation and
validation of data generated from the human microbiome program. Direct costs are limited to $350,000 per year for a
three-year period.
Award amount max: $1050000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
DEVELOPMENT OF NEW TOOLS FOR COMPUTATIONAL ANALYSIS OF HUMAN MICROBIOME PROJECT DATA
(R21)
NIH: National Institutes of Health, US
These R21 grants are intended to develop new and improved computational tools for the analysis, interpretation and
validation of data generated from the human microbiome program. Two to four R21 grants will be made, each
receiving a maximum of $150,000 over two years.
Award amount max: $150000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
EXCELLENCE IN LIGAND BINDING ASSAYS AWARD
American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, US
The award is designed to recognize excellence in ligand binding assays within the pharmaceuticals sciences. The
primary author of the winning paper will receive $1,000 and a plaque.
Award amount max: $1000
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD
Research Society on Alcoholism, US
This year's theme will be psychosocial. Past recipients received a plaque and a cash award and presented a plenary
session at the society's annual meeting.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 31 Jan 10
YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD
Research Society on Alcoholism, US
Nominees must be active in alcohol research and be an RSA member. Past recipients have received a plaque and cash
award.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 31 Jan 10
CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANT
Harry J Lloyd Charitable Trust, US
This grant will be used for salary support for promising young melanoma investigators.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 15 Feb 10
BASIC RESEARCH GRANT
Harry J Lloyd Charitable Trust, US
The aim of this grant is to gain new biological insights into melanoma development or progression.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 15 Feb 10
TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH GRANT
Harry J Lloyd Charitable Trust, US
This grant will fund critically important melanoma research.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 15 Feb 10
CHF LONG-TERM FELLOWSHIPS
Chemical Heritage Foundation, US
Fellowships are offered to scholars studying the history and sociology of chemical and molecular sciences,
technologies, and industries. Postdoctoral fellowships are worth $45,000, and dissertation fellowships are worth
$26,000.
Award amount max: $45000
Closing date: 15 Feb 10
CHF SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS
Chemical Heritage Foundation, US
Fellowships are offered to scholars studying the history and sociology of chemical and molecular sciences,
technologies, and industries. Stipends of up to $3,000 are available.
Award amount max: $3000
Closing date: 15 Feb 10
CRITICAL ILLNESS AND INJURY IN AGING (R01)
NIH: National Institute of Nursing Research, US
This program encourages R01 applications proposing to study mechanisms and management of critical illness and
injury, including trauma and neurotrauma, in aging. Proposed projects may not last longer than five years.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
NIDCR SMALL RESEARCH GRANTS FOR DATA ANALYSIS AND STATISTICAL METHODOLOGY APPLIED TO
GENOME-WIDE DATA (R03)
NIH: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, US
This funding opportunity announcement will support meritorious research projects that involve secondary data
analyses or development of statistical methodology using existing genome-wide data, relevant to human dental or
craniofacial conditions or traits. Budgets for direct costs of up to $200,000 per year may be requested for a maximum
of $300,000 direct costs over a two-year project period.
Award amount max: $300000
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
CRITICAL ILLNESS AND INJURY IN AGING (R01): AIDS-RELATED
NIH: National Institute of Nursing Research, US
This program encourages R01 Aids-related applications proposing to study mechanisms and management of critical
illness and injury, including trauma and neurotrauma, in aging. Proposed projects may not last longer than five years.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 07 Jan 10
CRITICAL ILLNESS AND INJURY IN AGING (R21)
NIH: National Institute of Nursing Research, US
This program encourages R21 applications proposing to study mechanisms and management of critical illness and
injury, including trauma and neurotrauma, in aging. Direct costs are limited to $275,000 over an R21 two-year period,
with no more than $200,000 in direct costs allowed in any single year.
Award amount max: $275000
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
CRITICAL ILLNESS AND INJURY IN AGING (R03)
NIH: National Institute of Nursing Research, US
This program encourages R03 applications proposing to study mechanisms and management of critical illness and
injury, including trauma and neurotrauma, in aging. A maximum of $100,000 in direct costs may be requested for a
two-year project.
Award amount max: $100000
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
CLINICAL TRIAL PLANNING GRANTS FOR CRITICAL ILLNESS AND INJURY IN AGING (R34)
NIH: National Institute on Aging, US
R34 applications ahould aim to develop research protocols for Phase III and IV clinical trials related to critical illness
and injury in aging. The total project period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity is one
year. Direct costs of up to $100,000 may be requested for the one-year period.
Award amount max: $100000
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
DEVELOP TECHNOLOGIES THAT ALLOW ASSESSMENT OF MULTIPLE CONDITIONS AND PATHOGENS AT
POINT-OF-CARE GRANTS
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, US
Projects should aim to create a new class of POC diagnostics that will be easy to use and low cost to achieve
significant impact and rapid uptake in resource-poor settings. The budget for this call is $30 million and between 10
and 14 grants will be funded.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
DEVELOPING TECHNOLOGIES FOR IMPROVED IN VIVO EPIGENETIC IMAGING OR ANALYSIS (R01)
NIH: National Institutes of Health, US
The specific purpose of this FOA is to develop revolutionary technologies that will enable in vivo imaging or analysis of
epigenetic changes. A total of $3.5 million in fiscal year 2010 funds has been committed.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 03 Feb 10
MEMBRANE PROTEIN PRODUCTION AND STRUCTURE DETERMINATION (R01)
NIH: National Institutes of Health, US
Applications should develop innovative methods for membrane protein production so that the rate of membrane
protein structure determination may be enhanced. The expected direct cost amount for individual awards is $200,000
to $250,000 per year and the project period is four years.
Award amount max: $1000000
Closing date: 11 Feb 10
DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL DRUG AND GENE DELIVERY SYSTEMS (R01)
NIH: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, US
This program encourages R01 grant applications from institutions and organizations that propose the engineering of
novel, multifunctional drug and gene delivery systems. Applications may request budgets for up to five years of
support.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
STIMULATING HEMATOLOGY INVESTIGATION: NEW ENDEAVORS (SHINE) (R01)
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, US
This program will support innovative, high quality hematology research relevant to the mission of the National
Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. This FOA will utilize the R01 grant mechanism. $1,250,000
has been set aside to fund approximately three to four awards in 2010. Projects may request up to five years of
support.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
STIMULATING HEMATOLOGY INVESTIGATION: NEW ENDEAVORS (SHINE) (R01): AIDS-RELATED
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, US
This program will support Aids-related innovative, high quality hematology research relevant to the mission of the
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. This FOA will utilize the R01 grant mechanism.
$1,250,000 has been set aside to fund approximately three to four awards in 2010. Projects may request up to five
years of support.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 07 Jan 10
HUMAN BROWN ADIPOSE TISSUE: METHODS FOR MEASUREMENT OF MASS AND ACTIVITY (R21)
NIH: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, US
R21 applications are solicited to develop tools and methods capable of measuring the mass of brown adipose tissue in
human populations to develop new tools to modulate and measure the metabolic activity of human BAT, or to develop
additional markers of human BAT tissue mass or activity. Direct costs are limited to $275,000 over a two-period
period.
Award amount max: $275000
Closing date: 10 Mar 10
DEVELOPMENT OF MULTIFUNCTIONAL DRUG AND GENE DELIVERY SYSTEMS (R01): AIDS-RELATED
NIH: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, US
This program encourages Aids-related R01 grant applications from institutions and organizations that propose the
engineering of novel, multifunctional drug and gene delivery systems. Applications may request budgets for up to five
years of support.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 07 Jan 10
SYSTEMS BIOLOGY APPROACH TO THE MECHANISMS OF TB LATENCY AND REACTIVATION (R01)
NIH: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, US
Applications should investigate the mechanisms of latency and the reactivation of tuberculosis in the host using
integrated systems biology approaches. Applicants may request direct costs of up to $480,000 per year for a project
duration of up to four years.
Award amount max: $1920000
Closing date: 24 Mar 10
COGNITIVE REMEDIATION APPROACHES TO IMPROVE DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT OUTCOMES (R01)
NIH: National Institute on Drug Abuse, US
The institute will fund R01 clinical research projects that design and develop cognitive remediation strategies that
enhance the outcome of substance use disorders treatment. Applicants may request a project period of up to five
years with direct costs of less than $500,000 per year.
Award amount max: $2500000
Closing date: 07 Apr 10
COGNITIVE REMEDIATION APPROACHES TO IMPROVE DRUG ABUSE TREATMENT OUTCOMES (R21)
NIH: National Institute on Drug Abuse, US
The institute will fund R21 exploratory/developmental research projects that design and develop cognitive remediation
strategies that enhance the outcome of substance use disorders treatment. Applicants may request a project period of
up to two years with direct costs of less than $275,000.
Award amount max: $275000
Closing date: 07 Apr 10