04 Nov 09 Research Fortnight Opportunities issue 334
Jeremy Wiltshire (username: jnw4@le.ac.uk)
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RESEARCH PROJECT GRANTS
Leverhulme Trust, GB
These are primarily intended to provide the salary costs of one or more researchers working on a specific and discrete
project proposed by the applicant. The great majority of awards involve a spend of up to £250,000 over a duration of
two to three years.
Award amount max: £500000
Closing date: No deadline
RESPONSIVE RESEARCH GRANTS - UP TO £2 MILLION
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, GB
The committees' respective remits are: animal systems, health and wellbeing; plants, microbes, food and
sustainability; technological and methodological development; molecules, cells and industrial biotechnology.
Award amount max: £2000000
Closing date: 13 Jan 10
INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GRANTS
Royal Society, GB
These enable UK based scientists to: facilitate collaborations with overseas scientists in order to explore opportunities
for building lasting networks; participate in overseas conferences, workshops and seminars which are of particular
strategic importance in order to engage with scientists. A maximum of £4,000 is available for activities lasting up to
12 weeks.
Award amount max: £4000
Closing date: 30 Nov 09
SMALL RESEARCH GRANTS
Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland, GB
These support research likely to benefit the universities of Scotland in all subjects within the scope of the university
curriculum. Grants of up to £2,200 are available.
Award amount max: £2200
Closing date: 15 Jan 10
ONE-YEAR SURGICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS
Royal College of Surgeons of England, GB
Applicants may study any aspect of surgery or surgical care including basic science, diagnosis, treatment, surgical
technology, logistics or audit. Fellowships are worth up to £50,000.
Award amount max: £50000
Closing date: 26 Feb 10
NEUROSCIENCES AND MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH GRANTS
Medical Research Council, GB
These support short- and long-term focused projects and also broader-based programmes. Grants may last up to five
years, but those of two years or less are for proof of principle or pilot work only. Funding at a rate of 80 per cent of full
economic costs will be provided to cover a salary, consumables, equipment, travel and data costs.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 10 Feb 10
POPULATION AND SYSTEMS MEDICINE RESEARCH GRANTS
Medical Research Council, GB
These support short- and long-term focused projects and also broader-based programmes. Grants may last up to five
years, but those of two years or less are for proof of principle or pilot work only. Funding at a rate of 80 per cent of full
economic costs will be provided to cover a salary, consumables, equipment, travel and data costs.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 03 Feb 10
SMALL GRANTS
Association for the Study of Medical Education, GB
Proposals are sought for a research study or evaluation of an innovation in teaching in the field of medical and health
care education. The maximum award per individual or project under the scheme will be £2,000.
Award amount max: £2000
Closing date: 29 Jan 10
INDUSTRY INTERCHANGE PROGRAMME
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, GB
The programme supports the short-term exchange, in either direction, of researchers between the science base and
industry. Awards are typically worth up to £50,000.
Award amount max: £50000
Closing date: 26 Feb 10
TOOLS AND RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT FUND
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, GB
The fund supports small or short-duration, pump-priming pilot studies or bringing communities together for
collaborative purposes. The budget will be in the region of £2.5 million with grants worth up to £120,000 for a period
of six to 18 months. BBSRC will contribute 80 per cent of the full economic cost.
Award amount max: £120000
Closing date: 09 Dec 09
KEELER SCHOLARSHIP
Royal College of Ophthalmologists, GB
The aim is to enable the Keeler scholar for the subsequent benefit of ophthalmology in the UK to study, research or
acquire special skills, knowledge or experience at a suitable location in the UK or elsewhere for a minimum period of
six months. The award is worth up to £20,000.
Award amount max: £20000
Closing date: 12 Feb 10
POSTGRADUATE BURSARY SCHEME
British Occupational Hygiene Society, GB
The bursaries support students who are registered on, or have been offered a place on, any UK-based postgraduate
course approved by the Faculty of Occupational Hygiene. Up to five awards are available annually, of up to £4,000
each to cover the costs of academic fees.
Award amount max: £4000
Closing date: 31 Jan 10
NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANTS - NEUROSCIENCES AND MENTAL HEALTH
Medical Research Council, GB
These assist clinical and non-clinical researchers to establish themselves as independent principal investigators.
Awards will have a duration of three years. The maximum amount of funding that can be applied for is £600,000 full
economic costs. MRC will usually meet up to 80 per cent of FEC.
Award amount max: £600000
Closing date: 10 Feb 10
NEW INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANTS - POPULATION AND SYSTEMS MEDICINE
Medical Research Council, GB
These assist clinical and non-clinical researchers to establish themselves as independent principal investigators.
Awards will have a duration of three years. The maximum amount of funding that can be applied for is £600,000 full
economic costs. MRC will usually meet up to 80 per cent of FEC.
Award amount max: £600000
Closing date: 03 Feb 10
TRAVEL GRANTS FOR STUDENTS, TRAINEES AND YOUNG INVESTIGATORS
International Society for Antiviral Research, GB
A limited number of grants will be available to partially defray the cost of attending the International Conference on
Antiviral Research meeting for students, trainees, and young investigators.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 28 Dec 09
HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH PROGRAMME
Department of Health including NIHR (DH), GB
The programme supports research aimed at to advancing and improving health policy, health systems, and health care
delivery. The budget for this programme is £5 million.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 03 Dec 09
LIVING WITH ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGE: UK OCEAN ACIDIFICATION RESEARCH PROGRAMME
Natural Environment Research Council (NERC), GB
Proposals must address deliverable seven of the programme, a service for carbonate chemistry measurements, to
provide high quality carbonate chemistry measurements across the programme. Up to £385,000 is available, of which
80 per cent is of the full economic cost.
Award amount max: £385000
Closing date: 10 Dec 09
LACHLAN MCNEILL SCHOLARSHIP IN OPHTHALMOLOGY
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow, GB
This enables specialty registrar to extend their knowledge , expertise or training in any aspect of ophthalmology. The
award is worth £1,000.
Award amount max: £1000
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
TRIAL GRANTS IN GLOBAL HEALTH - POPULATION AND SYSTEMS MEDICINE
Medical Research Council, GB
Population and systems medicine trial grants aim to provide support for clinical trials to provide high quality evidence
on the comparative efficacy and effectiveness of interventions in medicine and health services. MRC will usually meet
up to 80 per cent of FEC.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 03 Feb 10
TRIAL GRANTS IN GLOBAL HEALTH - NEUROSCIENCES AND MENTAL HEALTH
Medical Research Council, GB
Neurosciences and mental health trial grants aim to provide support for clinical trials to provide high quality evidence
on the comparative efficacy and effectiveness of interventions in medicine and health services. MRC will usually meet
up to 80 per cent of FEC.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 10 Feb 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. Support may be requested for one to five years and covers projects; shared
infrastructure; and training and capacity building.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 24 Nov 09
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. Support may be requested for one to five years and covers projects; shared
infrastructure; and training and capacity building.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 24 Nov 09
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. Support may be requested for one to five years and covers projects; shared
infrastructure; and training and capacity building.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 24 Nov 09
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. Support may be requested for one to five years and covers projects; shared
infrastructure; and training and capacity building.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 24 Nov 09
PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH PROGRAMME - RESEARCHER-LED CALL FOR PROPOSALS
Department of Health including NIHR (DH), GB
The aim of the programme is to evaluate public health interventions, providing new knowledge on the benefits, costs,
acceptability and wider impacts on non-NHS interventions intended to improve the health of the public and reduce
inequalities in health. Researchers in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are eligible to apply.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 11 Jan 10
RESEARCH GRANT
Society for Education in Anaesthesia UK, GB
This supports research in a field relevant to education in anaesthesia, critical care or pain. Grants are worth up to
£500.
Award amount max: £500
Closing date: 14 Jan 10
TRAVEL GRANT
Society for Education in Anaesthesia UK, GB
This may be used to fund the presentation of educational research or a poster at specialist society meeting in the UK
or abroad. Grants are worth up to £500.
Award amount max: £500
Closing date: 14 Jan 10
CONFIDENTIAL INQUIRY INTO THE PREMATURE DEATHS OF PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DIFFICULTIES
Department of Health including NIHR (DH), GB
The aim of this call is to support a time limited confidential inquiry into the premature deaths of people with learning
difficulties. The confidential inquiry is due to run over three years from March 2010 to February 2013. Initially the
successful provider will have a contract to run the inquiry for 12 months to March 2011.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 02 Dec 09
Belgium
AUSTRALIAN SICOT AWARDS
International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, BE
These enable young surgeons to attend society annual and triennial meetings. Three prizes of $3,000 each are
available to cover travel and accommodation costs.
Award amount max: $3000
Closing date: 28 Feb 10
Canada
VISITING SCIENTIST AWARDS
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, CA
This program is for Canadians to work at another institution abroad or for foreign visitors to work at a Canadian
institution in the field of heart and stroke research. The stipend is up to $1,000 per month. Travel costs may also be
provided.
Award amount max: $12000
Closing date: 15 Dec 09
France
INTERVENTIONAL CARDIOLOGY TRAINING GRANTS
European Society of Cardiology, FR
These support high quality training in another ESC member country for medical graduates having completed the major
part of their cardiology training, but who have not yet obtained a consultant or permanent equivalent position. Grants
are worth 24,000 euros for a period of one year.
Award amount max: €24000
Closing date: 15 Jan 10
SCIENTIFIC PRIZE
Institut De France, FR
Projects will address Alzheimer's disease. The prize is worth 100,000 euros.
Award amount max: €100000
Closing date: 14 Dec 09
Germany
LONG-TERM FELLOWSHIPS
European Molecular Biology Organisation , DE
The fellowships are awarded for a period of up to two years and support post-doctoral research visits to laboratories
throughout Europe and the world.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 15 Feb 10
GOLD MEDAL
European Molecular Biology Organisation , DE
This recognises outstanding contributions to molecular biology research by European scientists below the age of 40
working in EMBC member states. Winners receive a bursary of 10,000 euros.
Award amount max: €10000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
Switzerland
ATTENDANCE GRANTS FOR EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC EVENTS
European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, CH
These fund tuition and travel expenses for young European researchers wishing to attend postgraduate courses and
workshops and conferences.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: No deadline
TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH UNIT VISITS GRANTS
European Society for Medical Oncology, CH
These enable young oncologists to gain practical knowledge on how translational research is performed. Funding worth
1,000 euros supports a three to four day visit.
Award amount max: €1000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
OBSERVERSHIPS
European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, CH
These provide travel costs and subsistence worth up to 1,200 euros for visits to ESCMID collaborative centres, lasting
up to one month each.
Award amount max: €1200
Closing date: No deadline
YOUNG SCIENTISTS CONGRESS SUPPORT
European Respiratory Society, CH
Grants enable young, non-medical doctors, who are unsupported by pharmaceutical companies, to attend the ERS
annual congress. Grants provide 600 euros to cover travel, accommodation and registration.
Award amount max: €600
Closing date: 25 Feb 10
MAURIZIO VIGNOLA AWARD
European Respiratory Society, CH
This recognises the best research published in the last 18 months on the mechanisms of respiratory disease. Funding
includes 2,000 euros as a personal reward and 18,000 as a research grant, to be awarded to the researcher's
institution.
Award amount max: €20000
Closing date: 25 Feb 10
United States
ASM/CCID PROGRAM IN INFECTIOUS DISEASE AND PUBLIC HEALTH MICROBIOLOGY (FORMERLY
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS)
American Society for Microbiology, US
The goal of the fellowship is to support the development of new approaches, methodologies and knowledge in
infectious disease prevention and control in areas within the public health mission of the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention. The fellowship provides up to $100,986 for a period of up to two years.
Award amount max: $100986
Closing date: 15 Jan 10
THREE-YEAR TUPPER POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN TROPICAL BIOLOGY
Smithsonian Institution, US
Disciplines include ecology, anthropology, paleontology, paleoecology, evolutionary biology, molecular phylogenetics,
biogeography, animal behavior, neurobiology, soil sciences and physiology of tropical plants and animals. The annual
stipend is $40,000 with yearly travel and research allotments.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 15 Jan 10
NON-STUDENT RESEARCH GRANT
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, US
The society supports research projects designed to foster the development and use of lasers and other related
technologies in medical and surgical applications. Individual non-student research grants are limited to $70,000
annually.
Award amount max: $140000
Closing date: 11 Jan 10
STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS
American Society for Laser Medicine and Surgery, US
The society supports research projects designed to foster the development and use of lasers and other related
technologies in medical and surgical applications. Four grants of $5,000 are available.
Award amount max: $5000
Closing date: 11 Jan 10
EXPLORATORY/DEVELOPMENTAL BIOENGINEERING RESEARCH GRANTS (R21)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
The aim of this program is to encourage innovation and high risk/impact bioengineering research in new areas. 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
EXPLORATORY/DEVELOPMENTAL BIOENGINEERING RESEARCH GRANTS (R21): AIDS-RELATED
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
The aim of this Aids-related program is to encourage innovation and high risk/impact bioengineering research in new
areas. 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: 07 May 10
BEHAVIORAL AND INTEGRATIVE TREATMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (R03)
NIH: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, US
Research should focus on: drug abuse treatment interventions; HIV prevention; intervention to promote adherence to
drug abuse treatment, HIV, and addiction medication; and intervention to treat chronic pain. Budgets for direct costs
of up to $50,000 per year and a project duration of up to two years may be requested for a maximum of $100,000
direct costs over a two-year project period.
Award amount max: $100000
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
RESEARCH GRANTS
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses, US
The aim of this grant program is to support active society members seeking to conduct research that contributes to
the advancement of perianesthesia nursing science and the improvement in patient care.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 15 Jan 10
POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH IN MAMMALIAN REPRODUCTIVE BIOLOGY
Lalor Foundation, US
The goal is to promote intensive research in the areas indicated and to assist and encourage able recent postdoctoral
investigators in academic positions to follow research careers in reproductive physiology. Grants may range up to
$35,000 per year.
Award amount max: $35000
Closing date: 15 Jan 10
INCREASE PARTICIPATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES
Agency for International Development (USAID), US
USAID is seeking applications to increase participation of people with disabilities in USAID activities and strengthen the
capacities of disabled people’s organizations. USAID is requesting applications in amounts ranging from $20,000 to
$300,000.
Award amount max: $300000
Closing date: 30 Nov 09
CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR MECHANISMS OF ARTERIAL STIFFENING AND ITS RELATIONSHIP TO
DEVELOPMENT OF HYPERTENSION (R01)
NIH: National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, US
These grants fund physiological, cellular and molecular investigations to elucidate the mechanisms that lead to conduit
artery stiffening in the context of hypertension and explore the temporal relationship between arterial stiffening and
the development of hypertension in animal models. Up to $250,000 per year and a project duration of up to four years
may be requested.
Award amount max: $1000000
Closing date: 21 Jan 10
BEHAVIORAL AND INTEGRATIVE TREATMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (R34)
NIH: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, US
Research should focus on: drug abuse treatment interventions; HIV prevention; intervention to promote adherence to
drug abuse treatment, HIV, and addiction medication; and intervention to treat chronic pain. The total project period
may not exceed three years. Direct costs are limited to $450,000, with no more than $225,000 in direct costs allowed
in any single year.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
BEHAVIORAL AND INTEGRATIVE TREATMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (R34): AIDS-RELATED
NIH: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, US
Aids-related research should focus on: drug abuse treatment interventions; HIV prevention; intervention to promote
adherence to drug abuse treatment, HIV, and addiction medication; and intervention to treat chronic pain. The total
project period may not exceed three years. Direct costs are limited to $450,000, with no more than $225,000 in direct
costs allowed in any single year.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 07 May 10
CLINICAL RESEARCH AND INTERVENTION INVESTIGATOR AWARDS FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE
National Parkinson Foundation, US
The foundation will fund novel or critical clinical research offering the promise of improving care for or the
understanding of Parkinson's disease. Projects are expected to last two years. At least $1 million is committed to
funding this program.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 01 Dec 09
METAGENOMIC EVALUATION OF ORAL POLYMICROBIAL DISEASE (R01)
NIH: National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, US
Applications are solicited from institutions and organizations that propose to utilize current metagenomic analytical
technologies to study the role of polymicrobial communities, those specifically composed of archaea, bacteria, and
fungi, in the initiation and progression of oral microbial diseases. A total of $3 million has been committed to fund
approximately three to four awards in 2010.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 02 Mar 10
ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES DURING WINDOWS OF SUSCEPTIBILITY IN BREAST CANCER RISK (U01)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
Cooperative agreement grant applications are solicited from institutions to conduct basic laboratory or ancillary
research projects that have the potential of modifying a woman's lifetime risk for developing breast cancer. Projects
may not exceed five years, and direct costs are limited to $300,000 per year.
Award amount max: $300000
Closing date: 30 Dec 09
RAYMOND A KATZELL AWARD IN I-O PSYCHOLOGY
Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, US
This award recognizes a SIOP member whose research has made a major and widespread impact on society. The I-O
research must address social issues. The award recipient will receive $3,000.
Award amount max: $3000
Closing date: 15 Dec 09
CLINICAL TRIAL AWARDS
Children’s Tumor Foundation, US
The awards support pilot-scale clinical testing of potential candidate therapeutics for the treatment of tumors and
other manifestations of NF1, NF2 or schwannomatosis. Awards are worth up tp $125,000.
Award amount max: $125000
Closing date: No deadline
18 Nov 09 Research Fortnight Opportunities issue 335
Jeremy Wiltshire (username: jnw4@le.ac.uk)
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INTERNATIONAL AWARDS FOR RESEARCH IN LEUKAEMIA
Lady Tata Memorial Trust, GB
These fund studies of the leukaemogenic agents, the epidemiology, pathogenesis, immunology and genetic basis of
leukaemia. Up to £25,000 is available.
Award amount max: £25000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
CONFERENCE GRANTS
Society for Endocrinology , GB
These grants fund attendance at: the SFE British Endocrine Society meeting; overseas endocrine meetings. Awards of
up to £500, or up to £750 for overseas meetings, are available.
Award amount max: £750
Closing date: 15 Dec 09
INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC INTERCHANGE SCHEME: SHORT-TERM TRAVEL AWARDS
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, GB
The programme provides grants to help scientists make and establish new contacts with their international
counterparts. Grants of up to £5,000 are available to contribute towards costs of fares and subsistence.
Award amount max: £5000
Closing date: No deadline
DENIS BURKITT FELLOWSHIP
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, GB
This supports practical training, travel or direct assistance in relation to a specific project. One fellowship of up to
£7,000 or two of up to £3,500 each are available.
Award amount max: £7000
Closing date: 15 Mar 10
INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC INTERCHANGE SCHEME: LONG-TERM TRAVEL AWARDS
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, GB
The programme provides grants to help scientists make and establish new contacts with their international
counterparts. Financial support is provided to contribute to fares and subsistence with a maximum grant of £5,000 for
stays of up to one month.
Award amount max: £5000
Closing date: No deadline
INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC INTERCHANGE SCHEME: ACCESS AWARDS
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, GB
The programme provides grants to help scientists make and establish new contacts with their international
counterparts. Financial support is provided to contribute to fares and subsistence with a maximum grant of £5,000.
Award amount max: £5000
Closing date: No deadline
FOLLOW-ON FUND
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, GB
This is for proof of concept at the very early stage of turning research outputs into a commercial proposition. The
budget is worth £2.1 million per year, and grants are from £80,000 to £150,000 for a period of 12 months.
Award amount max: £150000
Closing date: 20 Jan 10
INNOVATION IN RHEUMATOLOGY AWARDS
British Society for Rheumatology, GB
These are designed to highlight examples of innovation and excellence that have benefited rheumatology medicine.
The two winners will receive £500, a £500 donation to research and development within a charity of their choice and
complimentary registration to Rhuematology 2010.
Award amount max: £1000
Closing date: 24 Dec 09
HEALTH TECHNOLOGY ASSESSMENT PROGRAMME - STANDARD CALLS
Department of Health including NIHR (DH), GB
NIHR invites outline and full proposals for primary research and full proposals for evidence synthesis on a series of
health technology assessment priority topics.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 08 Jan 10
RESEARCH TRAINING SCHEME FOR NURSES AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS
Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke (formerly the Northern Ireland Chest Heart and Stroke
Association), GB
The aim of the scheme is to help candidates to build capacity in conducting high quality research in the field of chest,
heart and stroke diseases through attendance at appropriate training courses and freeing up protected time to receive
such training. Grants of up to £6,000 each are available.
Award amount max: £6000
Closing date: 30 Jan 10
RESEARCH GRANTS
Pain Relief Foundation, GB
The grants may be in respect of projects, equipment, salaries etc. Grants previously awarded have varied starting
from £10,000 each rising to £20,000 each.
Award amount max: £20000
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
FIGHT FOR SIGHT AWARD
Royal College of Ophthalmologists, GB
Applications are invited from young ophthalmologists and scientists working in the field of ophthalmology throughout
the UK. The prize is worth £5,000.
Award amount max: £5000
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH MEETING GRANTS
Multiple Sclerosis International Federation, GB
Funding supports the costs of organising international meetings focused on MS research. Grants are worth up to
£5,000.
Award amount max: £5000
Closing date: No deadline
PHD STUDENTSHIPS
Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, GB
These support research into muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions. Studentships will cover fees,
stipend and consumables for a period of four years.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 11 Dec 09
DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY FUNDING SCHEME
Medical Research Council, GB
This aims to strengthen the translation of fundamental research towards patient benefit. Funding is in the range of
£250,000 to £750,000 for a period of one to two years, or occasionally longer.
Award amount max: £750000
Closing date: 18 Mar 10
INVENTION FOR INNOVATION PROGRAMME - FUTURE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT FUNDING STREAM 2
Department of Health including NIHR (DH), GB
The programme aims to improve the speed with which inventions can be turned into new products that the health
services require to meet the demands of the 21st century. Funding in the order of £150,000 to £250,000 per year is
available.
Award amount max: £750000
Closing date: 18 Dec 09
SPECIAL MEETINGS
Federation of European Biochemical Societies, GB
These support four meetings per year which address topics of high scientific interest in biochemistry and molecular cell
biology. Awards are worth up to 50,000 euros each.
Award amount max: €50000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
PRACTICAL AND LECTURE COURSES
Federation of European Biochemical Societies, GB
These support courses on relevant topics in biochemistry, genetics, biophysics, molecular, cellular and developmental
biology and systems and quantitative biology. Grants are worth up to 38,000 euros for practical courses, up to 32,000
euros for lecture courses and up to 50,000 for courses in Eastern Europe.
Award amount max: €50000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
RETURN TO EUROPE FELLOWSHIPS
Federation of European Biochemical Societies, GB
These enable scientists who gained their PhD in Europe and left for postdoctoral training abroad to return to a second
postdoctoral position for a period of two years. Travel costs and assistance for children are available.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
FLEXI GRANTS
Royal National Institute for Deaf People, GB
These support a range of small scale activities such as laboratory visits, workshops and pilot experiments which will
strengthen hearing research. Grants are worth up to £10,000.
Award amount max: £10000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
SMALL GRANT SCHEME
British Neuropathological Society, GB
This supports projects that will advance neuropathology. Up to £5,000 is available.
Award amount max: £5000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
HEALTHCARE FOR PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES - PUBLIC HEALTH OBSERVATORY
Department of Health including NIHR (DH), GB
The aim of this call is to provide a time limited public health observatory service in England in relation to the health
and healthcare of people with learning disabilities.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 02 Dec 09
WORKSHOPS
Federation of European Biochemical Societies, GB
These support the organisation of up to six workshops annually on topics of high scientific interest in the fields of
biochemistry, biophysics, molecular, cellular and developmental biology. Grants are worth up to 25,000 euros each.
Award amount max: €25000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
RESEARCH PRIORITY GRANTS
British Association of Occupational Therapists/College of Occupational Therapists, GB
This scheme is anticipated to be particularly suited for pump priming, pilot studies and pre-protocol work in the field of
occupational therapy. Grants are worth up to £85,000 for a period of up to three years.
Award amount max: £85000
Closing date: 29 Jan 10
RESEARCH CAREER DEVELOPMENT GRANT
British Association of Occupational Therapists/College of Occupational Therapists, GB
This aims to build a cadre of occupational therapy researchers with the skills and ability to become future research
leaders. The grant is worth up to £10,000 for a period of up to three years.
Award amount max: £10000
Closing date: 29 Jan 10
ELIZABETH CASSON TRUST RESEARCH GRANT
British Association of Occupational Therapists/College of Occupational Therapists, GB
This supports a project with a focus on return to work in the field of occupational therapy. The grant is worth up to
£15,000 for a period of up to three years.
Award amount max: £15000
Closing date: 29 Jan 10
SERVICE DELIVERY AND ORGANISATION NHS RESPONSES TO FINANCIAL PRESSURES
Department of Health including NIHR (DH), GB
The aim of this call is to support primary research that can report quickly, and provide useful and timely results on
financial pressures in the NHS.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 23 Dec 09
INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL PSYCHIATRY SCHOLARSHIP
British Association of Occupational Therapists/College of Occupational Therapists, GB
This supports doctoral or early post-doctoral activity (up to five years after achieving a PhD or similar) for individuals
to develop their research career pathway. The topic area must demonstrate relevance to occupational therapy and
social psychiatry. The grant is worth up to £10,000 per year for a period of up to three years.
Award amount max: £30000
Closing date: 29 Jan 10
SERVICE DELIVERY AND ORGANISATION SCOPING STUDIES IN EMERGENCY PLANNING IN HEALTH CARE
Department of Health including NIHR (DH), GB
The aim of this call is to support a scoping study about emergency planning in health care.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 23 Dec 09
PRESSALIT CARE RESEARCH AWARD
British Association of Occupational Therapists/College of Occupational Therapists, GB
This supports doctoral or early post-doctoral activity (up to five years after achieving a PhD or similar) for individuals
to develop their research career pathway. Applications should seek to contribute to the evidence base for occupational
therapy relevant to bathroom or kitchen solutions. The grant is worth up to £5,000 per year for a period of up to three
years.
Award amount max: £15000
Closing date: 29 Jan 10
PUMP-PRIMING GRANTS
Muscular Dystrophy Campaign, GB
These enable researchers to investigate new ideas and technologies to obtain proof of principle prior to applying for a
project grant in the field of muscular dystrophy and related neuromuscular conditions. Grants are worth up to £30,000
for a period of one year.
Award amount max: £30000
Closing date: 11 Dec 09
DAME SHEILA SHERLOCK TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS IN HEPATOLOGY
Royal College of Physicians, GB
The purpose of these fellowships is to offer consultants and trainees the opportunity to learn new techniques and
acquire new experiences, ideas and stimulation through travel and the exchange of ideas. Each fellowship will be
worth up to £2,000.
Award amount max: £2000
Closing date: 08 Jan 10
TEALE ESSAY PRIZE FOR TRAINEES
Royal College of Physicians, GB
This is awarded for the best essay entitled: combining training and service in the modern NHS. The prize is worth
£200.
Award amount max: £200
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
ENTERPRISERS PROGRAMME
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, GB
The purpose is to develop entrepreneurial confidence in individuals and inspire them to make a difference and create
value. As part of a pilot BBSRC is offering five free places at the Arden Training Centre, the University of Warwick from
11-15 January 2010.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 11 Dec 09
SYSTEMATICS AND TAXONOMY SCHEME
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council, GB
This will provide short-term funding for preliminary research that will form the basis of novel responsive mode
applications with a substantial systematics/taxonomy/phylogenetic component. Grants are worth between £5,000 to
£30,000 and last up to 24 months.
Award amount max: £30000
Closing date: 31 Jan 10
Austria
TRAVEL BURSARIES
European Federation of Neurological Societies, AT
These enable European neurologists and young members of associate societies under 35 years of age to attend the
EFNS congress. Up to 200 awards are available, each consisting of free registration and four nights hotel
accommodation.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 25 Mar 10
EFNS INVESTIGATOR AWARDS FOR FREE PRESENTATIONS
European Federation of Neurological Societies, AT
These recognise the best short communications and poster presentations made at the annual congress. Winners
receive 500 euros each.
Award amount max: €500
Closing date: 25 Mar 10
Belgium
MARIE CURIE EUROPEAN REINTEGRATION GRANTS
European Commission Framework programme 7: People, BE
These support training and career development for science and technology researchers. The budget for this call is 32
million euros for projects lasting from 24 to 36 months.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 09 Mar 10
MARIE CURIE INTERNATIONAL REINTEGRATION GRANTS
European Commission Framework programme 7: People, BE
These support training and career development for science and technology researchers. The budget for this call is 32
million euros for projects lasting from 24 to 48 months.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 09 Mar 10
NUCLEAR FISSION AND RADIATION PROTECTION
European Commission Framework programme 7: Euratom, BE
Support actions, coordination actions, networks of excellence and collaborative projects are invited under a range of
areas. The indicative budget for this call is 49.799 million euros.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 08 Apr 10
DRAEGER PRIZE
European Society of Anaesthesiology, BE
This recognises a peer-reviewed publication or a laboratory peer-reviewed publication of significant clinical relevance
on an intensive care topic published in the previous calendar year. The prize of 10,000 euros will be awarded to an
anaesthesia or intensive care department, not an individual, in Europe.
Award amount max: €10000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
TRAINING FELLOWSHIP
European Society for Clinical Virology, BE
These enable researchers to visit centres for clinical or diagnostic virology in Europe, in order to learn special or new
techniques that may benefit their future clinical or laboratory work. Fellowships are worth up to 5,000 euros and are
available for a period of study of up to 12 months.
Award amount max: €5000
Closing date: 31 Dec 09
ESCEO-AMGEN FELLOWSHIPS
European Society on Clinical and Economic Aspects of Osteoporosis and Osteoarthritis, BE
These provide $50,000 over a period of one year to develop and enhance opportunities for physicians and PhDs who
are training for careers in osteoporosis at eligible institutions.
Award amount max: €50000
Closing date: 08 Mar 10
Denmark
PHD SCHOLARSHIP: GENOTOXIC STRESS RESEARCH
Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark, DK
PhD scholarships are availbable in the area of genotoxic strees research.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 30 Nov 09
France
IBRO RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP
International Brain Research Organisation, FR
Grants support postdoctoral laboratory training for applicants under the age of 45. The funding for a 12 month
fellowship is 33,300 euros. An outstanding IBRO fellowship of an additional 4,200 euros will be awarded to the
distinguished candidate.
Award amount max: €37500
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
JOHN G NICHOLLS IBRO FELLOWSHIP
International Brain Research Organisation, FR
This enables a promising researcher younger than 30 years of age to undertake one year's postdoctoral training in
neuroscience at a distinguished foreign laboratory. The fellowship is worth 33,000 euros.
Award amount max: €33000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
Germany
PRACTICAL COURSES
European Molecular Biology Organisation , DE
Funding supports the organisation of courses to promote the transfer of new methods and emerging techniques to a
broad number of laboratories. Funding is worth up to 30,000 euros.
Award amount max: €30000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
WORKSHOPS
European Molecular Biology Organisation , DE
These enable up to 120 scientists from multidisciplinary fields to engage in high-level discussions and exchange
results. Grants are worth up to 30,000 euros.
Award amount max: €30000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
CONFERENCES
European Molecular Biology Organisation , DE
Funding supports a series of three conferences which must cover different and evolving aspects of a relatively broad
subject area relating to molecular biology. Grants are worth up to 30,000 euros.
Award amount max: €30000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
HEINRICH WIELAND PRIZE
Boehringer Ingelheim Fund, DE
This recognises research on lipids and other biologically active molecules in the areas of chemistry, biochemistry,
physiology and clinical medicine. The prize consists of a medal and 50,000 euros.
Award amount max: €50000
Closing date: 28 Feb 10
WORLD LECTURE COURSES
European Molecular Biology Organisation , DE
Grants support courses which will provide up-to-date information on new developments in well-defined diverse topics
in molecular biology. Funding provides up to 30,000 euros.
Award amount max: €30000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
PATHOGENOMICS PHD AWARDS
ERA-NET PathoGenoMics, DE
These recognise up to three outstanding PhD theses in the field of genome research on human-pathogenic
microorganisms. Each award worth 2,000 euros will be presented to the winners at the ERA-NET PathoGenoMics and
network of excellence EuroPathogenomics meeting in Pecs, Hungary.
Award amount max: €2000
Closing date: 28 Feb 10
JOINT EMBO-FEBS LECTURE COURSES
European Molecular Biology Organisation , DE
Funding supports three to five annual courses on relevant scientific topics, such as biochemistry, molecular biology
and related areas like systems biology, in order to promote career development and mentoring for students and
postdoctoral fellows. Grants are worth up to 40,000 euros.
Award amount max: €40000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
AWARD FOR COMMUNICATION TO THE PUBLIC ON GENOMIC ASPECTS OF PATHOGENIC BACTERIA AND
FUNGI
ERA-NET PathoGenoMics, DE
This recognises scientists or clinicians, engaged in research, who have successfully communicated to the g eneral
public scientific issues in this field. The award is worth 2,000 euros.
Award amount max: €2000
Closing date: 28 Feb 10
Italy
BILATERAL ACHEMS MEETING GRANTS
European Chemoreception Research Organisation, IT
These enable young ECRO members to attend the AChemS annual meeting. Two grants per year, worth 1,000 euros
each, are available.
Award amount max: €1000
Closing date: 31 Dec 09
Netherlands
MEETING GRANTS
Federation of European Microbiological Societies, NL
These support scientific conferences, laboratory workshops and training courses held within Europe. Meeting grants
are worth up to 15,000 euros.
Award amount max: €15000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
JUNIOR BASIC SCIENCE GRANT
European Society for Organ Transplantation, NL
This supports a basic research project for one year which may be executed at home or in a host institution. The grant
is worth up to 35,000 euros.
Award amount max: €35000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
SENIOR BASIC SCIENCE GRANT
European Society for Organ Transplantation, NL
This supports a basic research project for one year which may be executed at home or in a host institution. The grant
is worth 40,000 euros.
Award amount max: €40000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
JUNIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH GRANT
European Society for Organ Transplantation, NL
This supports a clinical or translational project for one year which may be executed at home or in a host institution.
The grant is worth up to 35,000 euros.
Award amount max: €35000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
SENIOR CLINICAL RESEARCH GRANT
European Society for Organ Transplantation, NL
This supports a clinical or translational project for one year which may be executed at home or in a host institution.
The grant is worth 40,000 euros.
Award amount max: €40000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
PRESERVATION GRANT
European Society for Organ Transplantation, NL
This supports a clinical or translational project in organ preservation conducted at home or in a host institution for one
year. The grant is worth 10,000 euros.
Award amount max: €10000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
ORGAN VIABILITY AND PRESERVATION GRANT
European Society for Organ Transplantation, NL
Funding supports a clinical/translational project which may be at home or in a hosting institution for one year. The
grant is worth 12,000 euros.
Award amount max: €12000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
ASTS-ESOT EXCHANGE GRANT
European Society for Organ Transplantation, NL
This supports basic science and translational studies. The award is worth $40,000 for one year for a PhD student, a
postdoctoral or junior faculty member trained or in training as a surgeon. A further $5,000 is available for travel costs.
Award amount max: $45000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
Switzerland
EULAR YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS
European League Against Rheumatism, CH
Three awards, worth 5,000 euros each, are available for important contributions in rheumatology.
Award amount max: €5000
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
COPD RESEARCH AWARDS
European Respiratory Society, CH
Projects may address basic science, pathophysiology, epidemiology, prevention, clinical practice, diagnosis, treatment,
or rehabilitation in this field. One award worth 50,000 euros is available. In addition, each of the presenters of the 15
best posters will receive a travel grant worth 1,000 euros.
Award amount max: €50000
Closing date: 25 Feb 10
SCIENTIFIC TRAVEL BURSARIES
European League Against Rheumatism, CH
These defray the cost of travel and accommodation needed to attend the EULAR congress. In addition, EULAR waves
the congress registration fee.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TRAVEL BURSARIES
European League Against Rheumatism, CH
These defray the cost of travel and accommodation needed to attend the EULAR congress. In addition, EULAR waves
the congress registration fee. All health professionals other than physicians may apply.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
HAEMATOLOGY GRANTS
Jacques and Gloria Gossweiler Foundation, CH
These support projects addressing myeloproliferative disorders. Funding last for two years and may be extended.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 31 Mar 10
TRAVEL BURSARIES FOR PEOPLE WITH ARTHRITIS AND RHEUMATISM
European League Against Rheumatism, CH
These defray the cost of travel and accommodation needed to attend the EULAR congress. In addition, EULAR waves
the congress registration fee.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 01 Mar 10
TRAVEL GRANTS
European Neurological Society, CH
These enable young scientists born on or after 1 January 1975 to attend and present their work at the 20th ENS
meeting in Berlin.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 03 Feb 10
United States
YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD
NARSAD, Mental Health Research Association (formerly the National Alliance for Research on
Schizophrenia and Depression), US
The program provides support for the most promising young scientists conducting neurobiological research. One and
two year awards up to $30,000 per year are provided to enable promising investigators to either extend research
fellowship training or begin careers as independent research faculty.
Award amount max: $60000
Closing date: 25 Jan 10
WELCH AWARD IN CHEMISTRY
Welch Foundation, US
The purpose of the award is to foster and encourage basic chemical research and to recognize, in a substantial
manner, the value of chemical research contributions for the benefit of humankind. The prize is worth $300,000.
Award amount max: $300000
Closing date: 01 Feb 10
EARLY CAREER PATIENT-ORIENTED DIABETES RESEARCH AWARD
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, US
These awards are intended to support investigators who plan to pursue a career in diabetes related clinical
investigation. Awards are for a five-year term and are worth $150,000 in total costs per year.
Award amount max: $750000
Closing date: 20 Jan 10
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, US
These fellowships are designed to attract qualified, promising scientists entering their professional career in the
diabetes research field. The award will provide funds of between $ 42,868 and $52,960 per year depending on
experience.
Award amount max: $105920
Closing date: 20 Jan 10
ECOLOGY OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES
NIH: Fogarty International Center, US
The EID program solicitation supports the development of predictive models and the discovery of principles governing
the transmission dynamics of infectious disease agents. The program encourages collaborative projects involving US
scientists and social scientists from the UK. The maximum total award size is $2.9 million, including indirect costs, and
the maximum award duration is five years.
Award amount max: $2900000
Closing date: 09 Dec 09
GRANT-IN-AID PROGRAM
International Centre for Diffraction Data, US
Grants-in-aid are awarded for the preparation of reference x-ray powder diffraction data. Preference will be given to
proposals for generation of high quality experimental powder diffraction patterns, based on new data for phases which
are not now represented in the powder diffraction file, but which are likely to be of considerable interest to present
and future PDF users.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 31 Jan 10
CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, US
This award is intended to assist qualified and promising scientists early in their faculty careers and to give an
opportunity for investigators to become established in areas that reflect the JDRF research goals in type 1 diabetes
research. The award provides funding of $150,000 per year for a maximum of five years.
Award amount max: $750000
Closing date: 20 Jan 10
FELLOWSHIPS
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, US
The program provides an opportunity for young scientists to spend several years doing independent research in the
behavioral and biological sciences, chemistry, engineering, and physics before launching formal academic careers. The
annual stipend is $52,000, plus benefits and a research budget.
Award amount max: $52000
Closing date: 30 Nov 09
ADVANCED POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International, US
This program is designed to give qualified and promising health scientists an opportunity to receive full-time research
training. JDRF also aims to assist promising individuals in transitioning from a fellowship to an independent facultylevel position. Budgets up to $90,000 per year for up to three years may be requested.
Award amount max: $270000
Closing date: 20 Jan 10
EARLY CAREER RESEARCH GRANTS
International Association for the Study of Pain, US
hese support a researcher in the early career stage of pain investigations. Seven grants of $20,000 each will be
awarded.
Award amount max: $20000
Closing date: 20 Jan 10
HONOR B FELL AWARD
Society for In Vitro Biology, US
The aim of this award is to recognize graduate student research accomplishments in the general field of animal organ
culture, as demonstrated by presentation of papers at the annual meting of the SIVB. The award consists of a $150
cash prize.
Award amount max: $150
Closing date: 31 Jan 10
HOPE E HOPPS AWARD
Society for In Vitro Biology, US
The aim of this award is to recognize a quality student presentation at the annual meeting of the SIVB. The $200
award is open to students working in all areas of in vitro biology.
Award amount max: $200
Closing date: 31 Jan 10
CELLULAR TOXICOLOGY AWARD
Society for In Vitro Biology, US
The aim of this award is to recognize an excellent oral presentation in the field of cellular toxicology presented by a
full-time graduate student at the annual meeting of the SIVB. The award consists of a travel grant of up to $500 to
attend the annual meeting and a certificate.
Award amount max: $500
Closing date: 31 Jan 10
WILTON R EARLE AWARD
Society for In Vitro Biology, US
This award is open to students working in all areas of in vitro biology and provides $300 plus eligibility to receive the
SVIB travel award up to an additional $500. The student awardees must present their submitted research papers and
be present at the meeting award ceremony.
Award amount max: $300
Closing date: 31 Jan 10
SIVB STUDENT TRAVEL AWARD
Society for In Vitro Biology, US
These awards are open to students working in all areas of in vitro biology and provide travel support to attend the
SIVB annual meeting. The awards provide $500 each.
Award amount max: $500
Closing date: 31 Jan 10
JOHN S SONG AWARD
Society for In Vitro Biology, US
This awards provides funding for the travel expenses of students working in plant cell biology to attend the SIVB
annual meeting.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 31 Jan 10
ROADMAP TRANSFORMATIVE R01 PROGRAM (R01)
NIH: National Institutes of Health, US
Projects must clearly demonstrate potential to produce a major impact in a broad area of biomedical or behavioral
research. The NIH common fund intends to commit $25 million in fiscal year 2010. Budget requests should be
commensurate with project needs up to a five-year project period.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 22 Jan 10
STUDENT RESEARCH AWARD
Association for Psychological Science, US
Winners of the student research competition will present their research in symposium format at the annual convention
in May 2010 and receive some monetary compensation for travel costs to the convention.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 21 Jan 10
SUMMER STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS
Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, US
The fellowships are used to support undergraduates, and medical students in the pursuit of Parkinson's-related
summer research projects. The award is worth up to $3,000.
Award amount max: $3000
Closing date: 15 Jan 10
DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANIMAL MODELS FOR AGING RESEARCH (R01)
NIH: National Institute on Aging, US
The institute aims to promote research under the R01 mechanism that develops, characterizes, refines and enhances
model systems for aging research, including but not limited to animal models, cell lines, and informatics. Projects
periods may last up to five years.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANIMAL MODELS FOR AGING RESEARCH (R01): AIDSRELATED
NIH: National Institute on Aging, US
The institute aims to promote Aids-related research under the R01 mechanism that develops, characterizes, refines
and enhances model systems for aging research, including but not limited to animal models, cell lines, and
informatics. Projects periods may last up to five years.
Award amount max: Not specified
Closing date: 07 Jan 10
DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF ANIMAL MODELS FOR AGING RESEARCH (R21)
NIH: National Institute on Aging, US
The institute aims to promote research under the R21 mechanism tthat develops, characterizes, refines and enhances
model systems for aging research, including but not limited to animal models, cell lines, and informatics. Direct costs
are limited to $275,000 over a 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
ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES IN DNA REPAIR RESEARCH (R21)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
The institutes will support collaborative research between basic researchers, epidemiologists, clinical researchers, and
bioengineers to translate basic knowledge of DNA damage and repair mechanisms to clinical and human population
studies. Direct costs are limited to $275,000 over a two-year period, with no more than $200,000 in direct costs
allowed in any single year.
Award amount max: $275000
Closing date: 10 Jan 10
ACCELERATING THE PACE OF DRUG ABUSE RESEARCH USING EXISTING EPIDEMIOLOGY, PREVENTION,
AND TREATMENT RESEARCH DATA (R01)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
The institutes invite applications which propose the innovative analysis of existing social science and behavioral data to
study the etiology and epidemiology of drug using behaviors and related disorders. This FOA will utilize the R01 grant
mechanism. Budgets of up to $150,000 direct costs per year, for up to three years may be requested.
Award amount max: $450000
Closing date: 05 Feb 10
ACCELERATING THE PACE OF DRUG ABUSE RESEARCH USING EXISTING EPIDEMIOLOGY, PREVENTION,
AND TREATMENT RESEARCH DATA (R01): AIDS-RELATED
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
The institutes invite Aids-related applications which propose the innovative analysis of existing social science and
behavioral data to study the etiology and epidemiology of drug using behaviors and related disorders. This FOA will
utilize the R01 grant mechanism. Budgets of up to $150,000 direct costs per year, for up to three years may be
requested.
Award amount max: $450000
Closing date: 07 Jan 10
ENGINEERED NANOMATERIALS: LINKING PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES TO BIOLOGY (U19)
NIH: National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, US
The objective of this program is to understand how physical and chemical characteristics of engineered nanomaterials
influence their molecular interactions with biological matrices and elicit biological responses. An applicant may request
direct costs of up to $750,000 per year, for up to five years.
Award amount max: $3750000
Closing date: 22 Jan 10
NEI CLINICAL STUDY PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM (R34)
NIH: National Eye Institute, US
The clinical study planning grant program provides support for the development of a comprehensive research protocol
for a large-scale clinical trial or epidemiologic study. Projects may not exceed two years; direct costs are limited to
$150,000 per year.
Award amount max: $300000
Closing date: 16 Feb 10
STATE AND COMMUNITY TOBACCO CONTROL POLICY AND MEDIA RESEARCH (U01)
NIH: National Cancer Institute, US
The institute will support research projects that investigate the effectiveness of the state and community tobacco
control policy and media interventions. Research project applications may request up to $1.7million to fund five years
of research.
Award amount max: $2000000
Closing date: 22 Jan 10