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If any funding possibility on this list interests you, please contact Susan Dunlap at (513) 556-6361
or susan.dunlap@uc.edu before applying to insure coordination and facilitate assistance with
approaches.
UC OPPORTUNITIES
Clinical Research Feasibility Fund (CReFF) Available for Junior Faculty
The CCTST is now accepting applications from junior faculty for the next round of Clinical Research
Feasibility Fund (CReFF) pilot grants. Instructors or assistant professors based at UC, CCHMC or
Cincinnati VAMC utilizing the resources of the Clinical Translational Research Center (CTRC) are
generally eligible; funding restrictions apply. Fellows anticipating a faculty appointment during the
grant period may also be eligible. Applicants must be CCTST members. Join free of charge.
Applicants must already have an active CTRC-approved protocol or submit one for review with
their proposal. The CReFF provides one-year start-up funding of up to $20,000 for pilot studies. One
grant is anticipated this cycle. A letter of intent is not required. However, potential applicants are
strongly advised to contact the program director, Dr. Mark Mitsnefes, prior to submitting an
application, and to submit their protocol to the CTRC Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) at least
one month before the CReFF review meeting to facilitate resolving scientific or other issues. The
approval process for the protocol must be completed before it can be considered for a CReFF
award.
Deadline: November 2, 2015 (by noon)
https://cctst.uc.edu/sites/default/files/files/CReFF%20Guidelines%2011-02-15%20deadline.pdf
Just-In-Time Core Grant Program- Next application deadline is October 1, 2015
The CCTST Just-In-Time (JIT) grant mechanism enables investigators to use participating UC or
CCHMC core facilities to obtain critical preliminary data for submission of a competitive extramural
proposal, patent application or commercialization agreement. The program’s next deadline is
October 1, 2015. Investigators may apply for up to $7,500 annually for core services that would
directly facilitate the submission of a new or revised application for extramural funding. JIT
funding must be spent within the fiscal year awarded (by June 30, 2016).
Eligibility: Applications will be accepted from 80% or greater FTE faculty members in the
Academic Health Center (UC, CCHMC, VAMC), including basic scientists, physicians, nurses, and
other health care faculty with advanced degrees (MD, PhD, MD-PhD or equivalent).
Labs/investigators that have received CCTST funding in the past 12 months are not eligible for JIT
funding. Applicants must be CCTST members. Join free of charge. See the application instructions
for complete details on eligibility.
NEW THIS ROUND: Please note that applications must be submitted through the CCTST
Competition and Awards Program Site (CCAPS): https://ccaps.research.cchmc.org/welcome. Log
in using your UC (“6+2”) or CCHMC username and password.
Deadline: October 30, 2015 https://cctst.uc.edu/programs/pilot#JIT
INSTITUTIONAL
D. Kim Foundation Invites Applications for Fellowships/Grants for Historical Research of Science,
Technology in East Asia
The D. Kim Foundation for the History of Science and Technology in East Asia in Lexington,
Massachusetts, provides fellowships and grants to graduate students and young scholars who are
working in the history of science and technology in East Asia from the beginning of the twentieth
century.
Comparative studies of East Asia and the West as well as studies in related fields (mathematics,
medicine, and public health) are also welcome. English is the official language of the foundation. All
application materials (including sample chapters, papers, or essays) should be written in English.
All publications, workshops, and meetings that the foundation supports use English only.
The foundation offers postdoctoral and dissertation fellowships as well as grants for
travel/research and for group projects.
Fellowships:
1) Postdoctoral Fellowship: One fellowship of up to $55,000 will be awarded annually to a
distinguished young scholar who has received his/her doctoral degree within the past five
years.
2) Dissertation Fellowship: One or two fellowships of up to $25,000 each will be awarded
annually to Ph.D. candidates who are writing their dissertations.
Grants:
1) Traveling/Research Grant: Several grants of up to $2,500 each will be awarded annually to
scholars who are traveling either to present papers at international conferences,
workshops, or annual meetings, or for short-term research projects (less than a month).
2) Group Grants: Several grants of up to $5,000 each will be awarded to groups that organize
workshops or international meetings. These meetings should be conducted in English.
Visit the D. Kim Foundation website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.
Deadline: December 15, 2015 http://www.dkimfoundation.org/fellowships.html
American College of Gastroenterology Invites Applications for 2016 Clinical Research Awards
The American College of Gastroenterology aims to advance world-class care for patients with
gastrointestinal disorders through excellence, innovation, and advocacy in the areas of scientific
investigation, education, prevention, and treatment. To that end, ACG Gastroenterology is accepting
applications for its 2016 Clinical Research Awards. Through the program, grants of up to $35,000
will be awarded for original research in clinical gastroenterology. Awardees will be selected based
on feasibility, scientific and clinical significance, originality, and the anticipated contribution of the
research to clinical practice. Applications will also be evaluated on the availability of adequate
resources, including personnel and facilities. The program will consider pilot projects for grants of
up to $10,000.
To be eligible, at least one of the investigators must be an ACG member or trainee member at the
time of submission of the grant proposal. Note that physicians in training (interns, residents, and
fellows) are eligible to apply, provided the work is conducted under the preceptorship of a more
senior or experienced investigator. Visit the ACG website for complete program guidelines and
application instructions.
Deadline: December 11, 2015
http://gi.org/research-and-awards/grant-announcements/
Autism Science Foundation Inviting Applications for Pre- and Postdoctoral Training Awards Training
Awards
The Autism Science Foundation is inviting applications for its Pre- and Postdoctoral Training
Awards from graduate students, medical students, and postdoctoral fellows interested in pursuing
careers in basic and clinical research relevant to autism spectrum disorders. The proposed training
must be scientifically linked to autism and may be broadened to include training in a closely related
area of scientific research. The foundation will consider for training purposes all areas of related
basic and clinical research, including human behavior across the lifespan (language, learning,
behavior, communication, social function, motor skills and planning, epilepsy, sleep, repetitive
disorders), neurobiology (anatomy, development, neuroimaging), pharmacology, neuropathology,
genetics, epigenetics, genomics, epigenomics, immunology, molecular and cellular mechanisms,
studies employing model organisms and systems, and studies of treatment and service delivery.
The one-year awards include $25,000 for pre-doctoral and medical students and $35,000 for
postdoctoral students. ASF will hold an informational conference on September 10, 2015, at 12:00
p.m. EST. For complete program guidelines, information about previous recipients, and application
instructions, visit the ASF website.
Deadline: November 13, 2015 http://www.autismsciencefoundation.org/ApplyForaGrant.html
Constellation Seeks Applications for E2 Energy to Education Grants
Constellation believes that providing quality educational opportunities and career development are
among the most important tools to help communities succeed in the long term. To that end, the
company is accepting grant applications for local community projects that inspire students to think
differently about energy. Grants of up to $25,000 will be awarded to projects at the grade 6-12
level and of up to $50,000 for projects at the college level. Projects should be team-oriented,
learning-focused, hands-on demonstrations that reach a minimum of one hundred students. The
project must be located in an area where Constellation does business. To be eligible, applicants
must be a school, school district, or 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. See the Constellation website
for complete program guidelines, an FAQ, descriptions of previous grantees, and application
instructions.
Deadline: October 1, 2015
http://www.constellation.com/community/pages/energy-to-educate-grants.aspx
Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Invites Applications for Injured Soldier Rehab
Research
The Foundation for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation is now accepting applications for its
Milbank Foundation Injured Soldiers Rehabilitation Research Grant program. A single grant of
$20,000 will be awarded for research on a topic related to rehabilitation of injured soldiers, with
special consideration given to projects focused on outcomes and/or comparative effectiveness
research. The award will be presented at the 2016 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual
Meeting. In addition, information about the grant recipient and his/her paper may be published in
the Foundation UPDATE Newsletter and/or other publications. To be eligible, the applicant and/or
at least one co-investigator must be a member of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation or the Association of Academic Physiatrists.
Deadline: October 1, 2015 http://foundationforpmr.org/milbank-foundation-injured-soldiersrehabilitation-research-grant-2016-application-criteria-and-conditions/
Simons Foundation Invites LOIs for Significant Mathematical, Theoretical Studies
The Simons Foundation’s Mathematics and Physical Sciences division invites Letters of Intent for
the Simons Collaborations in MPS program. The aim of the program is to stimulate progress on
fundamental scientific questions of major importance in mathematics, theoretical physics, and
theoretical computer science. Grants of up to $2.5 million will be awarded in support of
collaborative projects that address a mathematical or theoretical topic of fundamental scientific
importance and create a novel area for exploration or provide a new direction for progress in an
established field. The questions addressed by the collaboration may be concrete or conceptual, but
there should be little doubt that answering them would constitute a major scientific milestone.
Projects should have clearly defined initial activities and goals by which their progress and success
can be measured, should involve outstanding researchers in a variety of career stages, and should
be organized and managed in a manner engendering a high level of collaboration. Excellence of
scientific leadership is one of the main criteria in the selection process, and support from the
Simons Collaborations in MPS program should be seen as critical to the success of the project. Each
collaboration must be led by a collaboration director who will determine the scientific agenda,
coordinate the scientific activities of the other members, determine (in collaboration with the other
members) the project’s scientific themes, and organize collaboration meetings and activities as
appropriate, including a one-day annual conference at the foundation. The director will be the
foundation’s main point of contact and will be responsible for coordinating all administrative
deliverables. The director also will be responsible for monitoring the overall progress of the
research effort and for deciding on research directions and personnel as the collaboration evolves.
The collaboration director should hold a faculty, or equivalent, position at a U.S. or Canadian
institution in a Ph.D. program. PIs must also hold a faculty or equivalent position at an educational
institution in a Ph.D. program. There are no restrictions on the department and/or discipline of the
director or PIs. Other collaboration participants may be from non-U.S. institutions. Letters of Intent
must be received no later than October 1, 2015. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to
submit full proposals.
Deadline: October 1, 2015 (LOI)
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/funding/funding-opportunities/mathematics-physicalsciences/simons-collaborations-in-mathematics-and-the-physical-sciences/
Simons Foundation Launches Targeted Mathematics and Physical Sciences Grant Program
The Simons Foundation is inviting Letters of Intent for its new Targeted Grants in Mathematics and
Physical Sciences program. The program is intended to support high-risk projects of exceptional
promise and scientific importance on a case-by-case basis. For projects with principal investigators
at different institutions, the LOI should be submitted by the lead PI and his/her institution.
LOIs are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants will be notified within two months of the
submission of the LOI. See the Simons Foundation website for complete program guidelines and
application instructions
Deadline: Rolling
https://www.simonsfoundation.org/funding/funding-opportunities/mathematics-physicalsciences/targeted-grants-in-mps/
APF Invites Applications for Grant to Decrease Discrimination in Education
The American Psychological Foundation provides financial support for research and other efforts
that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential
both now and in the future. To that end, the foundation, in partnership with the F.I.S.H.
Foundation, is accepting applications for the 2015 Visionary Grant to Decrease Ethnic and Racial
Discrimination in Education.
A single grant of $20,000 will be awarded in of support research, education, or an intervention with
the potential to reduce disparities in education and achievement as a result of discrimination and
help minority students achieve their maximum potential. Preference will be given to early career
psychologists (ten years or fewer postdoctoral) and pilot projects that, if successful, would be
strong candidates for support from major federal and foundation funding agencies and
"demonstration projects" with potential for replication in other geographical areas and/or settings.
See the APF website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.
Deadline: October 1, 2015
http://www.apa.org/apf/funding/fish.aspx
Health Data Infographic Competition
As part of the Data! Fostering Health Innovation in Kentucky and Ohio Forum, Interact for Health
and the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky are pleased to announce the Health Infographic
Competition!
The forum will showcase creative and original infographics that describe important health issues in
our region. Cash prizes will be awarded. Submissions must focus on health issues affecting
Kentucky and/or Ohio. Entrants are strongly encouraged to focus on the areas of interest of one or
both foundations. Click here for detailed infographic competition guidelines and data sources that
qualify for inclusion. Email submissions to Kelley Adcock at kadcock@interactforhealth.org no later
than Sept. 28, 2015. The Data! Fostering Health Innovation in Kentucky and Ohio Forum will be
held Oct. 29, 2015 from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time at the NKU METS Center in
Erlanger, Kentucky.
Deadline: September 28, 2015
https://www.interactforhealth.org/upl/Infographic_Contest_Flyer_FINAL2_082415.pdf
The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation Announces 2016 Clinical Scientist Development Award
Competition
Pre-proposals are being sought from junior physician-scientist faculty conducting clinical research
in any disease area. It is recommended that applicants have significant research experience and
strong publication records consistent with the rank of assistant professor. The Clinical Scientist
Development Award does not require institutional nomination. This competition employs a twostage process.
• Pre-proposals will be reviewed and up to 50 applicants will be invited to submit a full proposal.
In keeping with the wishes expressed in Doris Duke's will, experiments that use animals or primary
tissues derived from animals will not be supported by this program.
Deadline: October 30, 2015 (LOI) http://ddcf.us4.listmanage1.com/track/click?u=d209ed126f422d268c335b9ac&id=e8d1e426ca&e=cafc8e9e94
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Accepting Applications for Research Career Development Awards
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, in partnership with the American Association for Cancer
Research, is accepting applications for its 2015 Research Career Development Award.
The annual Pancreatic Cancer Action Network-AACR Research Career Development Awards
represent a joint effort to encourage and support junior faculty interested in conducting pancreatic
cancer research and establishing a successful career path in the field. The research proposed for
funding may be basic, translational, clinical, or epidemiological in nature and must have direct
applicability and relevance to pancreatic cancer. Grants will provide $200,000 over two years for
expenses related to the research project, which may include salary and benefits for the grant
recipient, postdoctoral or clinical research fellows, graduate students and/or research assistants,
research/laboratory supplies, equipment, and publication charges for manuscripts that pertain
directly to the funded project. Applicants must have a doctoral degree ( Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.C., N.D.,
D.D.S., D.V.M., Sc.D., D.N.S., Pharm.D., or equivalent doctoral degree) in the biomedical sciences or in
a field applicable to health science research, have completed their most recent doctoral degree or
medical residency within the past eleven years, and not currently be a candidate for a further
doctoral or professional degree. In addition, at the start of the grant term on July 1, 2016,
applicants must hold a full-time faculty position with the title of instructor, research assistant
professor, assistant professor, or an equivalent full-time faculty position; have completed his or her
most recent doctoral degree within the past eleven years; and have independent laboratory space
as confirmed by his or her institution. Letters of Intent must be received no later than October 2,
2015. Upon review, selected applicants will be invited to submit full applications by January 14,
2016.
For complete program guidelines and application instructions, visit the PCA Network website.
Deadline: October 8, 2015 (LOI) https://www.pancan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2016PanCAN-CDA-LOI-PG-2.pdf
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Accepting Applications for 2016 Pathway to Leadership Grant
The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, in partnership with the American Association for Cancer
Research, is accepting applications for its 2015 Pathway to Leadership grant program. The annual
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network-AACR Pathway to Leadership grant program represents a joint
effort to ensure the future leadership of pancreatic cancer research by supporting outstanding early
career investigators, beginning in their postdoctoral research positions and continuing through
their successful transition to independent research. A five-year grant of up to $600,000 will be
awarded to support a highly promising postdoctoral or clinical research fellow who is in the
mentored research phase and ready to transition to an independent research career. The initial
mentored phase lasts up to two years, during which time the grantee will receive $75,000 per year
and is expected to work closely with a mentor(s) to develop a strong research project. During the
subsequent three years, the recipient is expected to work in an independent research position and
will be funded at $150,000 per year. Applicants must have started their postdoctoral or clinical
research fellowship on or after July 2, 2010 (i.e., the grant recipients must be in the first five years
of their fellowship at the start of the grant term and not already have a full-time tenure track
assistant professor position or equivalent). For complete program guidelines and application
instructions, visit the PCA Network website.
Deadline: October 27, 2015
https://www.pancan.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/2016-P2L-PG-2.pdf
Surdna Foundation Invites LOIs for Environmental Infrastructure Programs
The Surdna Foundation is accepting Letters of Inquiry from nonprofit organizations for programs
that connect and improve the infrastructure systems of urban areas and their surrounding areas in
ways that maximize positive impacts and minimize negative environmental, economic, and social
consequences.
Through the Sustainable Environments program, the foundation supports projects that fall under
the categories of sustainable transportation networks and equitable development patterns, energy
efficiency in the built environment, urban water management, and regional food supply. Requested
grant amounts should relate directly to the size of the organization's budget and the amount that is
needed to successfully complete the project. To be eligible, organizations must be considered tax
exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. In addition, organizations should
promote meaningful collaboration and an integrated approach to infrastructure solutions; focus on
infrastructure decisions that better meet the needs of historically underserved communities,
including low-income communities and people of color; promote long-term solutions and leverage
strategic infrastructure investments; and/or highlight, especially through communications, the
multiple benefits of next-generation infrastructure.
Upon review, selected organizations will be invited to submit full proposals.
See the Surdna Foundation website for complete program guidelines and application instructions
Deadline: Rolling (LOI) http://www.surdna.org/what-we-fund/sustainable-environments.html
ACOG Seeks Submissions for Women's Health Policy Research Award
The American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is accepting applications for the 2015
Warren H. Pearse Women's Health Policy Research Award. The annual award provides a single
grant of $10,000 ant to support research which explores an aspect of healthcare policy that assists,
defines, or restricts the ability of a physician to deliver health care to women in the general
population or in a specific area. Grants are not intended to supplement physician stipends; all funds
are to be directed to research costs.
All applicants must be a junior fellow or fellow of ACOG at the time of application.
Visit the ACOG website for complete program guidelines, information about past recipients, and
complete application instructions.
Deadline: December 15, 2015 http://www.acog.org/About-ACOG/ACOG-Departments/ResearchFellowships-and-Awards/Warren-Pearse-Award--App-Info
Rivkin Center Accepting Applications for Pilot Studies in Ovarian Cancer Research
Founded in 1996, the Marsha Rivkin Center for Ovarian Cancer Research provides funding in a
range of areas, including funding for innovative pilot studies, scholar grants to up-and-coming
investigators, early detection screening for ovarian cancer, and research symposia on ovarian
cancer.
The center currently is accepting applications for pilot study projects in ovarian cancer research.
Through the center's Pilot Study Program, approximately ten one-year grants of $75,000 each will
be awarded in support of investigator-initiated projects in all areas of ovarian cancer research.
Projects designed to analyze data from already funded clinical trials also will be considered.
Priority will be given to proposals that are innovative, multidisciplinary, likely to lead to the
submission of grant applications for independently funded investigations, and having translational
research potential.
Investigators at all levels are encouraged to apply.
Visit the Rivkin Center website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.
Deadline: December 1, 2015 http://www.marsharivkin.org/research/apply.html
Lawrence Foundation Accepting Proposals for Environmental, Education, Human Services Projects
The Lawrence Foundation awards grants to organizations and projects in the areas of the
environment, education, human services, and disaster relief. The foundation awards both program
and operating grants, without geographic restriction, to nonprofit organizations that qualify for taxexempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, as well as public schools and
libraries. International charitable organizations, private foundations, for-profit businesses,
individuals, and churches, as well as religious, charter, and magnet schools are not eligible for a
grant from the foundation. In addition, grants are not awarded for computer or audiovisual
equipment purchases or for music or garden programs (or related equipment). Also ineligible for
funding are programs and equipment for physical education, recreation, theater performance,
hospices or old age homes, political lobbying activities, and voter registration, as well as dinners,
balls, and other ticketed events. For complete eligibility and application guidelines, as well as a list
of previous grant recipients, visit the Lawrence Foundation website.
Deadline: November 1, 2015 http://www.thelawrencefoundation.org/grants/guidelines.php
SFARI Invites Letters of Intent for 2016 Autism Pilot and Research Awards
The mission of the Simons Foundation Autism Research Initiative is to improve the diagnosis and
treatment of autism spectrum disorders. To that end, the program is seeking applications from
individuals eager to conduct bold, imaginative, rigorous, and relevant research.
Grants will be given in two categories — SFARI Pilot Awards and SFARI Research Awards.
1) SFARI Pilot Awards: These grants are awarded to innovative, high-impact proposals
requesting support for small-scale projects or early-stage experiments that build on
preliminary data or a prior track record and lead to competitive applications for funding by
SFARI or other organizations. Investigators new to the field of autism are encouraged to
apply. The maximum budget is $125,000 (including indirect costs) per year, for up to two
years.
2) SFARI Research Awards: Grants awarded in this category are intended to support
investigators with demonstrated expertise in conducting compelling high-impact research
on an experimental hypothesis for which, in most cases, preliminary data have already been
gathered. The foundation also will consider projects focused on a central hypothesis where
success depends on close collaboration between two or more labs. The initiative expects to
fund proposals for a maximum of $250,000 per year (including indirect costs) for up to
three years, but under exceptional circumstances will consider proposals at higher levels.
All applicants and key collaborators must hold a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree and have a faculty
position or equivalent at a college, university, medical school, or other research facility.
Applications may be submitted by domestic and foreign nonprofit organizations; public and private
institutions such as colleges, universities, hospitals, and laboratories; units of state and local
government; and eligible agencies of the federal government. There are no citizenship or country
requirements.
Letters of Intent must be received no later than October 9, 2015. Successful LOI applicants will be
notified by January 8, 2016, and will be invited to submit a full proposal by February 19, 2016.
Visit the SFARI website for complete program guidelines and application procedure
Deadline: October 9, 2015 (LOI)
http://sfari.org/funding/grants/2016-pilot-and-research-awards-request-for-applications/
INDIVIDUAL
Applications Sought for Alfa Professional Russian Fellowship Program
Despite historic changes that have taken place in Russia over the past two decades and its
subsequent emergence as a member of the global community, there are still too few experts in the
United States and United Kingdom with direct, meaningful experience in the modern business,
government, public policy, and cultural landscape of Russia. The Alfa Fellowship Program is
designed to address this problem by providing a new and exciting opportunity for young
professionals from the U.S., UK, and Germany to live and work in Russia and develop a genuine
knowledge of the country through individualized professional assignments. The annual program
offers up to eighteen accomplished young Americans, Britons, and Germans the opportunity to
complete a high-level professional development program in Russia. Over the course of the program,
fellows complete work placements at leading institutions, attend professional seminars, and receive
intensive language training. Key goals of the Alfa Fellowship Program are to expand networks of
American, British, German, and Russian professionals; develop greater intercultural understanding;
and advance U.S.-Russian, UK-Russian, and German-Russian relations. The fellowship provides a
monthly stipend, accommodation, insurance, all program-related travel costs, language training in
Russia, and private tutoring in the U.S., UK, or Germany. Alfa Fellows must have a demonstrated
interest in Russian and European/Eurasian affairs, exceptional academic and professional
credentials, proven personal initiative, and clear goals and expectations for their professional
assignments. Fellows tend to be between the ages of 25 and 35 and have a graduate degree and
professional experience in business, economics, journalism, law, public policy, or a related field. In
addition, fellows must possess leadership potential and be active in community or public service.
While Russian language skills vary, most fellows have studied Russian for at least two years at the
postsecondary level. To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S., UK, or German citizen between the
ages of 25 and 35 and should possess a graduate degree and at least two years of professional
experience in business, economics, journalism, law, public policy, or a related field. Candidates
without a graduate degree either completed or in progress must have an undergraduate degree and
approximately five to six years of professional experience in their field. The program is funded by
Alfa-Bank and is administered in the U.S., UK, and Germany by Cultural Vistas and in Moscow by the
Fund for International Fellowships and Cultural Dialogue.
Visit the Alfa Fellowship Program website for complete program guidelines, an FAQ, and
application instructions.
Deadline: December 1, 2015 http://www.alfafellowship.org/
Syngenta Fellowship Award in Human Health Applications of New Technologies
The Society of Toxicology, a professional and scholarly organization of scientists who practice
toxicology in the United States and abroad, is committed to creating a safer and healthier world by
advancing the science of toxicology. The society promotes the acquisition and utilization of
knowledge in toxicology, aids in the protection of public health, and facilitates disciplines. To that
end, the society is accepting applications for the Syngenta Fellowship Award in Health Applications
of New Technologies.
Presented to either a third-year (or later) graduate student or a postdoctoral trainee, the annual
award is designed to support mode-of-action research aimed at characterizing dose-dependent
effects of xenobiotics on mammalian systems in such a way that the causal sequence of key events
underlying toxicity is elucidated. The work should permit a quantitative basis for extrapolation of
the results from animal bio-assays or animal models (in silico, in vitro) to humans at relevant
human doses.
The award consists of a plaque, $15,000 in fellowship funds, and travel support to the SOT annual
meeting to accept the award and for travel to a Syngenta facility to present the results. This is a oneyear, non-renewable award. To be eligible, applicants must be third-year (or later) graduate
student or postdoctoral trainee employed by an academic institution, federal/national laboratory,
or research institute. In addition, the applicant must be member of the society, or have membership
pending by the application deadline of October 9, 2015. For complete program guidelines and
application instructions, including a list of past fellows, visit the Society of Toxicology website.
Deadline: October 9, 2015 http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_details.aspx?id=135
CEC Artslink Invites Applications for 2016 Artist Residencies
CEC Artslink is accepting applications from contemporary artists and arts managers working in
visual and media arts for its 2016 Artslink Residency program. The program provides a five-week
residency at an established nonprofit arts organization in the United States to artists and arts
managers from eligible overseas countries. The program is designed to create opportunities for
artists and communities across the U.S. to share artistic practices with artists and arts managers
from abroad and engage in dialogue that advances understanding across cultures. ArtsLink
Residencies allows artists and arts managers from eligible countries to pursue artistic and/or
professional collaborations that will enrich and enhance their work; share ideas and expertise with
U.S. artists, organizations, residents of the broader host community, and colleagues from the
region who participate in the program; expand their knowledge of arts practice and deepen their
understanding of cultural life in the U.S.; create new work that draws inspiration from interaction
with artists and arts professionals within the U.S. host community; and expand their professional
arts management skills through work with U.S. organizations. Applicants must be citizens of, and
currently reside in, an eligible country. Would-be applicants living outside the region temporarily
should contact ArtsLink staff to determine their eligibility. There are no age limitations. Applicants
must have sufficient knowledge of English to function independently while in the U.S.
Undergraduate students, amateurs, and research scholars are not eligible to apply. Arts managers
must be affiliated with an arts organization in the non-commercial sector. Artists seeking placement
in commercial firms are also ineligible, as are ArtsLink Fellows from prior years. For complete
program guidelines, information about artists who have participated in the program, and
application procedures, see the CEC Artslink website.
Deadline: October 15, 2015
http://www.cecartslink.org/grants/artslink_residencies/guidelines.html
ACLS Invites Applications for Collaborative Scholarly Research Fellowships
The American Council of Learned Societies is inviting applications for the eighth annual
competition for the ACLS Collaborative Research Fellowships for collaborative research in the
humanities and related social sciences. Funded by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation,
the aim of the program is to offer small teams of two or more scholars the opportunity to
collaborate intensively on a single, substantive project. The fellowship supports projects that
produce a tangible research product (such as a joint print or WQeb publication) for which two or
more collaborators will take credit. The fellowships are for a total period of up to twenty-four
months, to be initiated between July 1, 2016 and September 1, 2018, and provide up to $60,000 in
salary replacement for each collaborator as well as up to $20,000 in collaboration funds (which
may be used for such purposes as travel, materials, or research assistance). The total grant amount
per project will depend on the number of collaborators and the duration of the research leaves but
will not exceed $200,000 for any one project. To be eligible, a project must involve at least two
scholars who are each seeking salary-replacement stipends for six to twelve continuous months of
supported research leave to pursue full-time collaborative research. The project coordinator must
have an appointment at a U.S.-based institution of higher education; other project members may be
at institutions outside the U.S or be independent scholars. In addition, all project collaborators
must hold a Ph.D. degree or its equivalent in publications and professional experience at the time of
application.
Deadline: September 23, 2015 http://www.acls.org/programs/collaborative/
American Cancer Society Accepting Applications for International Fellowships for Beginning
Investigators
The American Cancer Society is accepting applications for its 2016 International Fellowships for
Beginning Investigators, an annual program that aims to foster the flow of research knowledge,
experience, expertise, and innovation between countries. Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded
to beginning investigators and researchers to support the promotion of cancer control in
developing countries. The one-year fellowships are designed to advance the academic career
development of beginning cancer investigators through translational, clinical, behavioral or
population research projects
To be eligible, applicants must possess a terminal advanced degree in their field and hold an
academic university or hospital position with an explicit commitment to return to their home
institute. Applicants also must be in the early phases of their career as an independent investigator
and no longer under research mentoring.
Deadline: November 1, 2015
http://www.uicc.org/programmes/geti/our-activities/beginning-investigators
American Cancer Society Accepting Applications for International Fellowships for Beginning
Investigators
The American Cancer Society is accepting applications for its 2016 International Fellowships for
Beginning Investigators, an annual program that aims to foster the flow of research knowledge,
experience, expertise, and innovation between countries. Grants of up to $50,000 will be awarded
to beginning investigators and researchers to support the promotion of cancer control in
developing countries. The one-year fellowships are designed to advance the academic career
development of beginning cancer investigators through translational, clinical, behavioral or
population research projects
To be eligible, applicants must possess a terminal advanced degree in their field and hold an
academic university or hospital position with an explicit commitment to return to their home
institute. Applicants also must be in the early phases of their career as an independent investigator
and no longer under research mentoring.
Deadline: November 1, 2015 http://www.uicc.org/programmes/geti/our-activities/beginninginvestigators
AAUW Invites Applications for Career Development Grants
The American Association of University Women strives to promote equity and education for
women and girls. Since the organization’s founding in 1881, AAUW members have examined and
taken positions on the fundamental educational, social, economic, and political issues of the day.
AAUW is accepting applications for its Career Development Grants program, which provides
funding to women who hold a bachelor’s degree and are preparing to advance or change careers or
re-enter the workforce. Grants of up to $12,000 will be awarded to provide support for course
work beyond a bachelor’s degree, including a master’s degree, second bachelor’s degree,
certification program, or specialized training in technical or professional fields. Course work must
be taken at an accredited two- or four-year college or university in the United States or at a
technical school that is fully licensed or accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Funds are
not available for doctorate-level work. Primary consideration is given to women of color and
women pursuing their first advanced degree or credential in a non-traditional field. Applicants
must be a citizen or permanent resident of the United States whose last degree was received before
June 30, 2011. Funds are available for tuition, fees, books, supplies, local transportation, and
dependent care.
See the AAUW website for complete program guidelines, profiles of grant recipients from previous
years, and application instructions.
Deadline: December 15, 2015
http://www.aauw.org/what-we-do/educational-funding-and-awards/career-development-grants/
Zonta Anchorage Accepting Applications for Amelia Earhart Fellowship
Zonta Anchorage is a chartered club of Zonta International, a global service organization of
executives in business and the professions working to advance the status of women. As part of that
mission, Zonta is inviting applications from women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D. for its
Amelia Earhart Fellowship. The $10,000 fellowship is awarded to thirty-five women each year and
may be used at any university or college offering accredited postgraduate courses and degrees. The
program aims to help talented women pursuing advanced studies in the typically male-dominated
fields of aerospace-related sciences and engineering achieve their educational goals. The fellowship
enables these women to invest in state-of-the-art computers to conduct their research, purchase
expensive books and resource materials, and participate in specialized studies around the globe.
Women of any nationality pursuing a Ph.D./doctoral degree who demonstrate a superior academic
record in the field of aerospace-related sciences or aerospace-related engineering are eligible to
apply. Applicants must be registered in a full-time Ph.D./doctoral program when funds are received
in September and must not graduate before April. Visit the Zonta Anchorage website for complete
program guidelines and application instructions. A-TCP accepts applications on September 1 and
March 1 of each year (or the following business day if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday).
Visit the A-TCP website for complete program guidelines, optional LOI submission instructions, and
application procedures.
Deadline: November 15, 2015 http://zonta-ak.org/scholarships/amelia-earhart-fellowship/
Applications Invited for Soros Justice Fellowships in Advocacy and Media
A program of the Open Society Foundations, the Soros Justice Fellowships support outstanding
individuals working to implement innovative projects that advance reform and spur debate on a
range of issues facing the criminal justice system in the United States. The fellowship program is
part of a larger effort by the Open Society Foundations' Criminal Justice Fund to reduce the
destructive impact of current criminal justice policies on the lives of individuals, families, and
communities in the U.S. by challenging the overreliance on incarceration and harsh punishment and
ensuring a fair and equitable system of justice. Fellowships of up to $110,250 will be awarded in
two categories: Advocacy Fellowships and Media Fellowships. Advocacy Fellowships: These
eighteen-month grants fund outstanding individuals -- including lawyers, advocates, grassroots
organizers, activist academics, and others with important perspectives – looking to initiate
innovative policy advocacy projects at the local, state, or national level that will have a measurable
impact on one or more of OSF's U.S. criminal justice priorities. Projects may range from litigation, to
public education, to coalition-building, to grassroots mobilization, to policy-driven research.
Fellows are expected to work full-time on their projects during the term of the fellowship. Projects
can begin in the spring or fall of 2015.
1) Media Fellowships: These twelve-month grants support writers, print and broadcast
journalists, bloggers, filmmakers, and other individuals with distinct voices proposing to
complete a media project for the local, regional, or national market that engage the public
and spur debate on one or more of OSF's U.S. criminal justice priorities. Fellows are
expected to work full-time on their projects during the term of the fellowship. Projects can
begin in either the spring or fall of 2015.
The program strongly encourages applications for projects that demonstrate a clear understanding
of the intersection of criminal justice issues with the particular needs of low-income communities;
communities of color; immigrants, gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender people; women and
children; and those disproportionately affected by harsh criminal justice policies; as well as
applications for projects that cut across various criminal justice fields and related sectors such as
education, health and mental health, housing, and employment. In addition, the program
particularly welcomes applications from individuals directly affected by, or with significant direct
personal experience with, the policies, practices, and systems their projects seek to address (e.g.,
applicants who have themselves been incarcerated or who have a family member or loved one who
has been incarcerated and whose fellowship project emerges from that experience).
Deadline: October 21, 2015 http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/soros-justicefellowships
Getty Foundation Accepting Applications for Scholars Grant Program
The Getty Foundation fulfills the philanthropic mission of the Getty Trust by supporting individuals
and institutions committed to advancing the greater understanding and preservation of the visual
arts in Los Angeles and around the world. Through strategic grant initiatives, it strengthens art
history as a global discipline, promotes the interdisciplinary practice of conservation, increases
access to museum and archival collections, and develops current and future leaders in the visual
arts. And it carries out this work in collaboration with other Getty programs to ensure that,
individually and collectively, they achieve maximum effect.To advance this mission, the foundation
is accepting applications for its Getter Scholar Grants Program from established scholars or writers
who have attained distinction in their fields.
Getty Scholars will be in residence at the Getty Research Institute or Getty Villa, where they will
pursue their own projects free from academic obligations, make use of Getty collections, join their
colleagues in a weekly meeting devoted to an annual research theme, and participate in the
intellectual life of the Getty. Scholars may be in residence for one of six periods ranging from three
to nine months: September to December; January to March; April to June; September to March;
January to June; or September to June.
A stipend of up to $65,000 per year will be awarded based on length of stay, need, and salary. The
grant also includes an office at the Getty Research Institute or the Getty Villa, research assistance,
an apartment in the Getty scholar housing complex, airfare to and from Los Angeles, and healthcare
options. These terms apply as of July 2015 and are subject to future changes. Researchers of all
nationalities who are working in the arts, humanities, or social sciences are eligible to apply.
Deadline: October 1, 2015
http://www.getty.edu/foundation/initiatives/residential/getty_scholars.html
Harpo Foundation Invites Applications for 2015 Emerging Artists Fellowship
The Chicago-based Harpo Foundation was established in 2006 to support artists who are underrecognized by the field. The foundation seeks to stimulate creative inquiry to encourage new modes
of thinking about art. The foundation's Emerging Artist Fellowship at the Santa Fe Art Institute was
established in 2013 to provide an annual opportunity to an emerging visual artist age 25 or older
who needs time and space to explore ideas and start new projects. Artist fellows will receive a onemonth residency at the Santa Fe Art Institute, which includes a well-appointed room with private
bath, a beautiful, well-lit studio space, and a $500 travel stipend. Founded in 1985, the Santa Fe Art
Institute provides an opportunity for emerging artists to pursue creative projects without
interruption. SFAI supports more than fifty residents a year and offers a cohesive, arts-focused
environment that creates the ideal working conditions for resident artists. Living and studio space
is located within a nearly 17,000-square-foot complex designed by renowned Mexican architect
Ricardo Legoretta that allows residents to be as interactive or private as they wish. There are no
requirements on the work produced during their time at SFAI. One fellowship is awarded annually
to an emerging artist who demonstrates strong artistic ability and promise, as well as an evolving
practice that is at a pivotal moment in its development.
For complete program guidelines, information about previous fellowship recipients, and
application instructions, see the Harpo Foundation website.
Deadline: October 1, 2015 http://www.harpofoundation.org/emerging-artist-fellowship/
AAHD Accepting Applications for 2015-2016 Scholarship
The mission of the American Association on Health and Disability is to contribute to national, state,
and local efforts to promote health and wellness in people with disabilities and identify effective
intervention strategies that reduce health disparities among people with disabilities. AAHD
accomplishes its mission through research, education, and advocacy at the national, state, and
community levels.
Established in 2009, the AAHD Scholarship Program supports students with disabilities who are
pursuing higher education. Preference is given to students who plan to pursue
undergraduate/graduate studies in the fields of public health, health promotion, and disability
studies. Royalties from the DHJO and private donations fund the AAHD Scholarship Program.
Scholarships will be limited to under $1,000 and will be awarded in January 2016. To be eligible,
applicants must be enrolled full time as an undergraduate (freshman or greater status) or part or
full time in graduate school, have a documented disability, and be able to provide documentation of
their disability. (Applicants who have not yet graduated from high school will not be considered.)
Applicants must also be a citizen or legal resident of the United States and be enrolled in an
accredited U.S. university. Preference will be given to students majoring in public health, disability
studies, disability research, health promotion, or a field related to disability and health.
Deadline: November 15, 2015 http://www.aahd.us/initiatives/scholarship-program/
Alpha Omega Alpha Seeking Applications for 2016 Kuckein Student Research Fellowship
Founded in 1902, the Alpha Omega Alpha national medical honor society is dedicated to the belief
that in the profession of medicine, care for all will be improved by recognizing high educational
achievement, honoring gifted teaching, encouraging the development of leaders in academia and
the community, supporting the ideals of humanism, and promoting service to others.
Through its Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship program, the society awards grants of
up to $5,000 in support of clinical investigation, basic laboratory research, epidemiology studies,
social science/health services research, and/or research on leadership or professionalism. Funds
from the fellowship are expected to be the major source of support for the student. The name of the
fellowship program honors Carolyn L. Kuckein, long-time administrator of Alpha Omega Alpha and
an honorary member of the society who died in 2004. First-, second-, and third-year medical
students from schools with active Alpha Omega Alpha chapters or associations are eligible to apply.
Ph.D.s and candidates for Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. are not eligible. Proposals must be submitted before
December 31, 2015. Final applications are due January 31, 2016.Visit the AΩA website for complete
program guidelines and application instructions.
Deadline: December 31, 2015 (LOI) http://www.alphaomegaalpha.org/student_research.html
ONS Foundation Accepting Applications for A.P.N., D.N.P. Fellowships
The Oncology Nursing Society Foundation is accepting applications from registered nurses for its
APN and DNP Student Fellowship program. The annual program provides financial support to
students enrolled in an MSN or DNP program so that they can accomplish work in the areas of
cancer prevention, care, or control as outlined in the ONS foundation’s Research Agenda.
Specifically, the program supports a directed-study approach to enable students to do capstone
projects or theses in oncology, accomplish their educational program requirements ,and advance
evidence evidence-based practice in oncology care
Grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded to assist with costs associated with completing the master's
or DNP capstone or thesis project. The fellowship is not intended to support tuition expenses. It is
expected that projects will require a minimum of sixty hours of work for completion. Funding
cannot be used for work completed prior to approval of fellowship. To be considered,, projects
must fall into one of the current ONS Research Agenda content areas, including interventions
designed to promote the adoption/maintenance of healthy behaviors; interventions designed to
increase cancer screening, with emphasis on underserved/understudied populations; cancerrelated symptoms and side effects; late effects of cancer treatment; end-of-life care; psychosocial
and family care; nursing-sensitive patient outcomes; and translation science. In addition, all
applicants must have a mentor whose work clearly aligns with the planned project and/or that of
the ONS Research Agenda. Registered nurses enrolled in an MSN or DNP program at an accredited
school of nursing are eligible to apply.
Deadline: November 15, 2015 http://www.onsfoundation.org/apply/ed/Student
AWARDS
IADR Accepting Applications for 2015 William J. Gies Award
Headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, the International Association for Dental Research is a
nonprofit organization with 11,000+ members worldwide whose mission is to advance research
and increase knowledge for the improvement of oral health worldwide; support and represent the
oral health research community; and facilitate the communication and application of research
findings. To advance this mission, IADR is accepting nominations for the annual William J. Gies
Award, which is given to the best paper published in the Journal of Dental Research between July
2014 and June 2015.The Gies Award consists of a $1,000 monetary prize and a plaque that will be
presented at either the AADR/CADR Annual Meeting & Exhibition in Los Angeles, March 16-19,
2016, or the IADR General Session & Exhibition in Seoul, June 22-25, 2016. IADR/AADR members
are invited to send nominations for outstanding papers published in the JDR between July 2014 and
June 2015. Visit the IADR website for complete program guidelines, information about previous
award winners, and nomination instructions.
Deadline: October 13, 2015
http://www.iadr.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3429#.VdBt8peHjIV
Heritage Preservation Seeks Nominations for Collection Preservation Award
Heritage Preservation, in partnership with the American Institute for Conservation of Historic and
Artistic Works, is seeking nominations for the AIC/Heritage Preservation Ross Merrill Award for
Outstanding Commitment to the Preservation and Care of Collections. The award is presented
annually to an organization in North America that has been exemplary in the importance and
priority it has given to conservation concerns and in the commitment it has shown to the
preservation and care of its cultural property within the context of its broader mission, which may
include interpretation, research, scholarship, education, and/or public outreach. Anyone may
submit a nomination. Nominees should be an organization of any size responsible for cultural
property that includes collections, historic sites, and/or structures. Cultural property is defined as
material that may be artistic, historic, scientific, religious, or social and constitutes an invaluable
and irreplaceable legacy that must be preserved for future generations. Collections can include fine
arts, library and archival materials, natural history, natural science, musical instruments, textiles,
technology, archaeology, ethnography, and photography. Visit the Heritage Preservation website
for complete program guidelines, information about past recipients, and nomination instructions.
Deadline: December 15, 2015 http://www.heritagepreservation.org/awards/aic.htm
Gruber Foundation Invites Nominations for 2015 Neuroscience Award
The Gruber Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2016 Peter and Patricia Gruber International
Research Award in Neuroscience, which honors scientists for major discoveries that have advanced
the understanding of the nervous system. Established in 2004, the Neuroscience Prize provides an
unrestricted cash award of $500,000, a gold medal inscribed with the recipient's name, and a
citation describing the achievement for which the recipient is being honored. Nominations for the
Neuroscience Prize are invited annually and may be submitted by individuals, organizations, and
institutions that are active in or have an appreciation for contemporary neuroscience research and
study. Individuals from anywhere in the world who have conducted highly distinguished research
in the field of the brain, spinal cord, or peripheral nervous system can be nominated. Selfnominations will not be accepted. For complete program guidelines and nomination instructions,
see the Gruber Foundation website.
Deadline: December 15, 2015 http://gruber.yale.edu/neuroscience
COMMUNITY
Family Travel Forum Seeks Submissions for Teen Travel Writing Scholarships
The Family Travel Forum and the Society of American Travel Writers invite applications for a
scholarship program designed to encourage teens to share their travel experiences in words and
images. The 9th annual Teen Travel Writing Scholarship is available to junior high and high school
students between the ages of 13 and 18. To be considered, applicants must submit a travel blog of
no more than six hundred words. All entries must also contain at least one photo, a piece of digital
artwork, or a video.
The first-place winner will receive a $1,000 cash grant, while second- and third-place winners will
receive cash prizes of $500 and $250, respectively. In addition, the work of twenty honorable
mention nominees will be rewarded with travel gifts, and all the top blog posts will be posted on
Family Travel Forum’s website. Visit the FTF website for complete program guidelines, examples of
previous winning entries, and application instructions.
Deadline: September 14, 2015 http://myfamilytravels.com/teen_travel_writing
NCTM Accepting Applications for Classroom Research Grants for Teachers of Grades 7-12
Grants of up to $6,000 will be awarded to support and encourage classroom-based research in
precollege mathematics education. The research must be a collaborative effort involving a college
or university mathematics educator (a mathematics education researcher or a teacher of
mathematics learning, teaching, or curriculum) and one or more grade 7–12 classroom teachers.
The project may include but is not restricted to research on curriculum development and
implementation; involvement of at-risk or minority students; students’ thinking about a particular
mathematics concept or set of concepts; connection of mathematics to other disciplines; focused
learning and teaching of mathematics with embedded use of technology; and/or innovative
assessment or evaluation strategies. The research completed under the grant should lead to a draft
article suitable for submission to the Mathematics Teacher Educator, Journal for Research in
Mathematics Education, or in one of the NCTM school journals. To be eligible, applicants must be
current (on or before October 15, 2014) Full Individual members or E-Members of NCTM (if a 9-12
teacher), or an individual who teaches at a college or university. Seventh- or eighth-grade teacher
applicants may be current (on or before October 15, 2014) Full Individuals or E-Members or teach
at a school having a current (on or before October 15, 2014) NCTM Pre-K–8 school membership.
Visit the NCTM website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.
Deadline: November 6, 2015
http://www.nctm.org/Grants-and-Awards/grants/7-12-Classroom-Research-Grants/
Lowe's Charitable and Education Foundation Accepting Applications for Toolbox for Education
Grants
The Lowe's Charitable and Education Foundation has announced the opening of its Fall 2015
Toolbox for Education program, which supports projects that encourage parent involvement in
local schools and build stronger community spirit. One-year grants of up to $5,000 will be awarded
in support of projects that have a permanent impact on a school community such as facility
enhancement (indoor or outdoor) or landscaping/clean-up projects. Toolbox grants also can be
used as part of a large-scale project like a playground as long as the funds are used to complete a
phase of the project that can be completed within twelve months of the award. To be eligible for a
grant, applicants must be a public K-12 school or nonprofit parent group associated with a public K12 school. Parent groups that are applying (PTO, PTA, etc.) must have an independent EIN and
501(c)(3) tax-exempt status under the Internal Revenue Code. Preschools are not eligible. The
application process will be closed after fifteen hundred applications have been received. Complete
application instructions and program guidelines, as well as lists of past grant recipients, are
available on the Toolbox for Education website.
Deadline: October 16, 2015
http://www.toolboxforeducation.com/
NEA Foundation Invites Applications for Learning and Leadership Grants
The NEA Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the National Education Association, is a public
charity supported by contributions from educators' dues, corporate sponsors, and others. The
foundation supports student success by helping public school educators work with key partners to
build strong systems of shared responsibility. As part of an effort to achieve this goal, the
foundation is inviting applications for its Learning and Leadership Grants program. The program
provides grants to public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty
and staff in public institutions of higher education to fund their participation in high-quality
professional development experiences such as summer institutes or action research; or grants to
groups to fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring
experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment.
The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. All
$5,000 group grant applicants must include partner information. To be eligible, applicants must be
a pre-K–12 public school educator; a public school education support professional; or a faculty or
staff member at a public institution of higher education. The foundation encourages education
support professionals to apply. Preference will be given to members of the National Education
Association. For complete program guidelines, an FAQ, information about previous grantees, and
application instructions, visit the NEA Foundation website.
Deadline: October 15, 2015 http://www.neafoundation.org/pages/learning-leadership-grants/
XPRIZE Invites Applications for Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy Competition
XPRIZE, in partnership with the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, is accepting applications for
the Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE. The global competition challenges teams to
develop a mobile application for existing smart devices that results in a significant increase in
literacy skills among participating adult learners in a twelve-month period. The solutions should
overcome key barriers to literacy learning, increase literacy retention, and be able to scale to meet
demand. Teams will compete in a multistage competition whose principal criteria include the
ability to measurably increase the literacy level of low-literate adults within twelve months; the
creation of a design that is easy and accessible for use on a mobile phone; and the development of a
software curriculum that is engaging, relevant, and attuned to the needs and interests of the adult
learner. The grand prize of $4 million will be awarded to the team that can demonstrate the
greatest literacy gains among its field-test participants over twelve months as measured by CASAS
pre- and post-tests. Two bonus prizes of $500,000 each will be given to the teams that can
demonstrate the greatest literacy gains among their field-test participants over twelve months.
Teams will be responsible for funding their own solution development costs. Expenses for the onsite in-cities test stage of the competition are included as part of the competition and covered by
XPRIZE.
Eligible participants include game, app, and software developers; coders; educators; and innovators
from around the world.
Deadline: December 8, 2015 http://adultliteracy.xprize.org/
Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation Accepting Applications for USArtists International Grant Program
Administered by the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation, with support from the National Endowment for
the Arts and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the USArtists International program is committed
to ensuring that the impressive range of performing arts in the United States is represented abroad,
and that American artists can enhance their creative and professional development through
participation at international festivals. To that end, grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded to
American dance, music, and theater ensembles and solo performers that have been invited to
perform at international festivals and/or for performance engagements that represent
extraordinary career opportunities anywhere in the world outside the United States. Applicants
must be a professional dance, music, or theater ensemble or a solo artist (including practitioners of
folk and traditional forms) and be a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization or have a U.S.-based fiscal
sponsor that has nonprofit 501(c)(3) status. If an ensemble, the majority of its members be citizens
or permanent residents of the U.S. (whether a U.S.-based ensemble or a collaborative project with
artists in the host country); if a solo performer, s/he must be invited to perform as a soloist without
accompaniment and be a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.
To be eligible, festivals must be sponsored or organized primarily by non-U.S.-based organizations;
be international in scope, with representation from at least two countries outside the host country,
or have a U.S. theme with representation from at least three U.S. ensembles and/or solo artists;
reach a wide audience and be open and marketed to the general public; provide some support in
the form of cash remuneration or paid or in-kind contributions toward eligible project expenses;
and provide the applicant with a signed letter of invitation or signed contract to perform at the
festival. There is a September 4, 2015, deadline for projects taking place between December 15,
2015, and December 14, 2016; a December 4, 2015, deadline for projects taking place between
March 15, 2015, and March 14, 2016; and an April 15, 2016, for projects taking place between July
15, 2016, and July 14, 2017. Complete program guidelines and the application form are available at
the Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation website.
Deadline: Various
http://www.midatlanticarts.org/funding/pat_presentation/us_artists/index.html
**PLEASE NOTE: RFPs for public funds are distributed by the Office of Research**