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Research Office
Current Funding Opportunities
The GGSE Research Office compiles this list of current funding opportunities. The list is presented chronologically by application deadline. If you plan to apply for an opportunity listed here or elsewhere, or if you would like to have a custom funding search conducted, GGSE faculty, researchers and students are encouraged to contact Heather Philips.
Please contact us if you have comments or suggestions to enhance this web page and the distribution of funding opportunities.
July Deadlines
Developmental and Learning Sciences (DLS) - NSF 07-508
Annual Application Deadlines: July 15, January 15 (Individual Investigator Research Projects, Workshops and Small Conferences and Integrative Research Activities for Developmental Science)
URL: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07508/nsf07508.htm
This program supports studies that increase our understanding of cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, and biological processes related to children's and adolescents' development and learning. Additional priorities are to support developmental research that: incorporates multidisciplinary, multi-method, microgenetic, and longitudinal approaches; develops new methods and theories; examines transfer of knowledge from one domain to another and from one situation to another; assesses peer relations, family interactions, social identities, and motivation; examines the impact of family, school, and community resources; assesses adolescents' preparation for entry into the workforce; and investigates the role of demographic characteristics and cultural influences on children's development. Research supported by this program will add to our basic knowledge of how people learn and the underlying developmental processes that support learning, with the objective of leading to better educated children and adolescents who grow up to take productive roles as workers and as citizens. Three types of funding opportunities are available:
* Individual Investigator Research Projects (15 to 20 awarded with annual budget in the range of $75,000 to $120,000 for up to 5 years)
* Workshops and Small Conferences (3 to 8 awarded with budget in the range of $10,000 to $15,000)
* Integrative Research Activities for Developmental Science (2 awarded with annual budget up to $500,000 for 3-5 years)
PK-3 Research and Evaluation Small Grants Program
Foundation for Child Development
Application deadline: July 15, 2008
URL: http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/PK3/spotlight/rfp.html
The Foundation for Child Development (FCD) announces a small grants program to be funded through its PK-3 Research and Evaluation Forum. Topics should inform PK-3 research, by answering an important question with appropriate and rigorous methods. The program has three major goals:
* To stimulate research that spans early education and early elementary education to inform PK-3 efforts across the country;
* To foster multidisciplinary perspectives to build a field of research that examines how children’s education and home contexts influence developmental outcomes from PK through at least Third Grade; and
* To increase the use of datasets that can inform FCD’s PK-3 initiative: Children of the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth-1979 Cohort (NLSY-79); Panel Survey of Income Dynamics, Child Development Supplement (PSID-CDS); Early Childhood Longitudinal Survey, Kindergarten Class of 1998-1999 (ECLS-K); and National Head Start/Public School Early Childhood Transition Demonstration Study.
Estimated Number of Awards: A maximum of four awards of up to $50,000 each. All funds are to be used over a period from one to two years.
Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program - NSF 08-557
Directorate for Education & Human Resources. Application deadline: July 22, 2008
Directorate for Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences. Application deadline: July 24, 2008
URL: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08557/nsf08557.htm
PI Eligibility: Applicants must hold a doctoral degree, be employed in a tenure-track position (or tenure-track-equivalent position) as an assistant professor (or equivalent title) and have not previously received an NSF PECASE or CAREER award.
The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of junior faculty who exemplify the role of teacher-scholars through outstanding research, excellent education and the integration of education and research within the context of the mission of their organizations. Such activities should build a firm foundation for a lifetime of leadership in integrating education and research. NSF encourages submission of CAREER proposals from junior faculty members at all CAREER-eligible organizations and especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, and persons with disabilities to apply.
Estimated Number of Awards: 425 per year. The minimum CAREER award, including indirect costs, will total $400,000 for the 5-year duration.
Motorola Foundation Lincoln Grants
Application deadline: July 30, 2008
URL: http://www.motorola.com/content.jsp?globalObjectId=8772
The Motorola Foundation has announced the first group of Motorola Abraham Lincoln grant recipients. Eight civic, education and cultural organizations have received US$360,000 to support programs that inspire and educate the public about Lincoln’s life and legacy while commemorating the 200th anniversary of his birth.
The $750,000 grant program focuses on three themes:
*Bringing history into the future. Motorola Lincoln Grants support individuals or organizations using new technologies to educate students or their broader communities - particularly in civics, history, social studies or the fine arts. Preference is given to integrating lessons from Lincoln's life.
*Engaging in current events. In recognition of Lincoln’s engagement of the public in shaping policy, Motorola Lincoln Grants support programs engaging young people or community members in national and local public policy issues and providing creative forums and innovative tools to facilitate debate and dialogue in the online and physical worlds.
*Leadership skills. Lincoln's legacy as an agent of change is honored with support of organizations that are creating change-of perceptions and actions-in their communities with leadership programs for young people or the underserved that are based on collaboration, problem-solving and project management skills.
August Deadlines
Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation Research Grant
Application deadline: August 1, 2008
URL: http://www.hfg.org/rg/guidelines.htm
The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation (HFG) welcomes proposals from any of the natural and social sciences and the humanities that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence, aggression, and dominance. Highest priority is given to research that can increase understanding and amelioration of urgent problems of violence, aggression, and dominance in the modern world. Priority will be given to areas and methodologies not receiving adequate attention and support from other funding sources.
HFG ordinarily makes awards in the range of $15,000 to $30,000 a year for periods of one or two years. Applications for larger amounts and longer durations must be very strongly justified.
Dissertation awards are also available: Ten or more fellowships ($15,000 each) are awarded each year to individuals who will complete the writing of the dissertation within the award year.
American Honda Foundation
Annual application deadlines: August 1, November 1, February 1, May 1
URL: http://corporate.honda.com/america/philanthropy.aspx?id=ahf
The American Honda Foundation reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of the Honda companies, which are characterized by the following qualities: (imaginative); creative; youthful; foresightful (forward-thinking); scientific, humanistic, and innovative. The Foundation engages in grantmaking that is consistent with these characteristics.
Grants are provided in the fields of youth education and science education to the following: educational institutions, K-12; accredited higher education institutions (colleges and universities); community colleges and vocational or trade schools; scholarship and fellowship programs at selected colleges and/or universities or through selected non-profit organizations; other scientific and education-related, non-profit, tax-exempt organizations; gifted student programs; media concerning youth education and/or scientific education; private, non-profit scientific and/or youth education projects; other non-profit, tax-exempt, institutions in the fields of youth education and scientific education; and programs pertaining to academic or curriculum development that emphasize innovative educational methods and techniques. The average grant range is $40,000 to $80,000 per year.
Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS) – NSF 06-571
Application deadline: August 16, 2008
URL: http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=5421&org=NSF&sel_org=NSF&from=fund
The Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics (MMS) Program is an interdisciplinary program that supports the development of innovative methods and models for the social and behavioral sciences. The MMS Program interacts with the other programs in the Directorate for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Sciences (SBE), as well as other programs in the Foundation, most notably the Statistics and Probability Program in the Directorate for Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS). In general, MMS seeks proposals that are interdisciplinary in nature, methodologically innovative, and grounded in theory. The MMS Program welcomes proposals in the following areas: general research and infrastructure activities; mid-career research fellowships; research on survey and statistical methodology; and doctoral dissertation research.
Estimated Number of Awards: 40 to 50. Anticipated Total Funding Amount: $2,900,000.
American Educational Research Association Research Grants Program
Upcoming Application deadline: August 29, 2008
URL: http://www.aera.net/grantsprogram/res_training/res_grants/RGFly.html
The program's goals are: (1) to stimulate research on issues related to U.S. education policy and practice using NCES and NSF data sets; (2) to improve the educational research community's firsthand knowledge of the range of data available at the two agencies and how to use them; and (3) to increase the number of educational researchers using the data sets. The program supports research projects that are quantitative in nature, include the analysis of existing data from NCES and NSF, and have U.S. education policy relevance. Underrepresented minority researchers are strongly encouraged to apply. Awards for Research Grants are up to $20,000 for 1-year projects, or up to $35,000 for 2-year projects.
Dissertation grants are also available for up to $15,000 for 1-year projects.
September Deadlines
Informal Science Education (ISE) - NSF 08-547
Letter of Intent Deadlines: September 18, 2008
Full Proposal Deadlines: December 18, 2008
URL: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08547/nsf08547.htm
The Informal Science Education (ISE) program invests in projects that develop and implement informal learning experiences designed to increase interest, engagement, and understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by individuals of all ages and backgrounds, as well as projects that advance the theory and practice of informal science education. Projects may target either public audiences or professionals whose work directly affects informal STEM learning. ISE projects are expected to demonstrate strategic impact, collaboration, and innovation.
ISE Project Grants: Project duration may be from one to five years. The level of funding depends on the nature and scope of the project. Awards may range from $100,000 to a maximum of $3 million for up to five years, with the exception of the
International Research and Education: Planning Visits and Workshops - NSF 04-035
Annual Application deadlines for workshop proposals: September 20,
February 20, May 20
Planning visit proposals may be submitted at any time.
URL: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2004/nsf04035/nsf04035.htm
International Planning Visit/Workshop Awards can support the initial phases of developing and coordinating integrated research and education activities with foreign partners. Support is primarily for travel and subsistence expenses; salaries and stipends are not typically supported. Individual proposals can be submitted for:
* Planning visits to assess foreign facilities, equipment, or subjects of research, and to have detailed discussions with prospective foreign partners to finalize plans for cooperative research. Visits typically range from 7-14 days.
* Joint workshops designed to identify common research priorities, focused on a specific, well-defined area of research collaboration. U.S. and international co-organizers collaboratively design the agenda around a disciplinary or inter-disciplinary theme, and invite individuals who will uniquely contribute to the workshop's objectives. Workshops may be held at either a U.S. or foreign location. If held at a foreign location, organizers are encouraged to arrange visits to local research and education sites. Workshop results should include recommendations to the research community about possible areas for future collaboration and should be broadly disseminated. The pool of U.S. participants should include junior researchers, women and members of underrepresented groups, and, where appropriate, graduate and/or undergraduate students. Participant diversity will be considered in making award decisions for support of workshops.
It is expected that most Planning Visit/Workshop Award grantees will subsequently apply to disciplinary programs across the National Science Foundation for support of the resulting collaborative research. Support for workshops will be for a maximum of two years and a maximum total budget of $60,000 over the duration of the award. Support for planning visits will be for a maximum of two years and a maximum total budget of $20,000 over the duration of the award. Support is primarily for travel and subsistence expenses for U.S. participants; salaries and stipends are not typically supported. Award duration and budget are expected to vary considerably depending on the scope of activities proposed. Estimated Number of Awards: 50 per year.
NIMH Research Education Grants (R25)
Full Proposal Deadline: September 25, 2008
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-079.html
The purpose of the NIMH Research Education Program is to foster the development of mental health researchers via creative and innovative research educational programs. The NIMH encourages educational programs that will attract, train, and advance the career development of scientists committed to research careers relevant to the mission of the NIMH. These programs may be designed as institutional, regional or national programs. The total project period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed five years. Although the size of award may vary with the scope of the research education program proposed, it is expected that applications will stay within the following budgetary guidelines: total direct costs are limited to $250,000 annually.
A diverse array of programs, including those that are institutional, regional or national in scope, may be appropriate. Formats for these programs may also vary, e.g., short courses, a series of seminars, workshops, structured short-term or long-term research experiences, or curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation. The proposed programs may be of short (e.g., three months with or without provisions for further ongoing contacts) or long duration. However, NIMH does not allow the use of the R25 mechanism as a substitute for the T32 mechanism. The proposed research education program may complement other, ongoing research training and education occurring at the applicant institution, but the proposed educational experiences must be distinct from those research training and research education programs currently receiving federal support. A research education program (R25) is not a substitute for an institutional research training program (T32) and can not be used to circumvent or supplement support of individuals under Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) mechanisms. Individuals supported by NRSA mechanisms, however, are encouraged to participate in NIMH research education programs.
October Deadlines
UC LMRI (Linguistic Minority Research Institute) Call for Proposals
Annual Application Deadlines: October 1, February 1
URL: http://lmri.ucsb.edu/research/lmri-grants/call.php
The University of California Linguistic Minority Research Institute (UC LMRI) is a multi-campus research unit of the University of California. The major purpose of the UC LMRI is to encourage University of California researchers to undertake comprehensive and collaborative research that improves the schooling conditions and academic achievement of language minority youth by increasing our understanding of the challenges they face, as well as the resources they represent for the state. Through this research and the dissemination of findings, the UC LMRI represents one aspect of the University of California's commitment to outreach and more equitable access to education as a necessary condition for educational excellence. Awards are available for:
* Individual Grants for UC Researchers (one year awards up to $25,000)
* Collaborative Grants for teams of UC and CSU Researchers (multi year awards up to $50,000 per year)
* Dissertation Grants for UC Graduate Students (one year awards up to $15,000)
TOEFL® Grants
Application deadlines: Board grants: February 1. Doctoral Research Grants: October 1, February 1
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TOEFL® Board Grants
Purpose: To recognize and support significant activities or projects related to the field of international education or English language education. The scope of application of these awards is intentionally broad. Examples of activities that have been supported in the past include:
* developing an accreditation process for English language programs
* evaluating study-abroad programs
* collecting and disseminating information about international education (e.g., guide to overseas educational systems, student demographic information)
* planning and implementing a test design and development seminar
* convening a conference on ethics in testing
* promoting professional development in the areas of standards, curriculum, and testing
* establishing professional networks between U.S. and foreign organizations and institutions engaged in international education.
Award Value: $5,000 to $15,000 for one year. Proposals for continuation of funding are limited to two additional years.
Small Grants for Doctoral Research in Second or Foreign Language Assessment
Purpose: To make available small cash awards to promising students working in the area of foreign- or second-language assessment that will help them finish their dissertations in a timely manner. Award Value: Up to $2,000. Up to ten awards each year.
Early Identification and Treatment of Mental Disorders in Children and Adolescents - PA 07-158
Annual Application Deadlines: October 5, February 5 (R01 mechanism)
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-158.html
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), National Institutes of Health (NIH), invites investigator-initiated research grant applications for studies focused on the early identification and treatment of mental disorders in children and adolescents. Specific examples include studies focused on: the validation of early diagnosis of mental disorders in youth, especially in young children; the development of new interventions to treat mental disorders and prevent the exacerbation of associated functional impairment; the efficacy and safety of new and existing treatments; the identification and evaluation of predictors of treatment response and underlying mechanisms of action for new and existing treatments; the long-term effectiveness and impact of early intervention on later course; and the factors that promote or impede access to services and impact the effectiveness of services for these patients in community and practice settings. Assessment methods may include behavioral, neuropsychological, neuroimaging, and other physiological measures or markers. Intervention strategies to be studied may include pharmacological, psychosocial, and rehabilitative interventions, separately or in combination.
Health Research with Diverse Populations (LGBTI) - PA 07-409
Annual Application Deadlines: October 5, February 5, June 5 (R01)
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-409.html
The focus of this program annoucement is research bearing on the health of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and related populations. Current scientific evidence clearly indicates that the majority of LGBTI people do not suffer from clinical disorders. However, recent data from both national health surveys and targeted studies suggest that prevalence rates of affective disorders, eating disorders, tobacco addiction, alcohol abuse, certain forms of drug abuse, and possibly other conditions are higher for LGBTI populations (or particular segments of those populations) than for the general population. Some of this evidence indicates that stress related to stigmatization and discrimination contributes to higher rates of disorder and symptoms. Data also suggest that LGBTIs are more likely than the general population to seek mental health and substance abuse services. But LGBTI clients may often fail to receive appropriate and effective services because many service providers have limited knowledge of or experience in working with LGBTIs. In addition, factors tied to household and family structure and access to economic and social resources may have distinctive influences on the health of LGBTI people.
Priority is given to research that aims to characterize the biological, behavioral, and social processes that determine health within LGBTI populations and on the development of effective preventive, treatment, and counseling interventions and service delivery methods for those populations. The focus of such work should be on specific and measurable health outcomes. Basic research that can lead to new or enhanced forms of health research is also invited. In all research areas, innovative work that addresses questions that have not been previously explored or that incorporates new methodologies is especially encouraged.
Mental Health Consequences of Violence and Trauma - PA 07-312
Annual Application Deadlines: October 5, February 5, June 5 (R01 mechanism)
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-312.html
Through this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA), the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) seeks to encourage investigator-initiated research on the etiology of psychopathology related to violence and trauma, as well as research to advance diagnostics, treatments, services, and prevention strategies in this area. NIMH is vitally concerned with the psychological impact of violence and trauma from both the perspective of resilience and psychopathology.
Emerging areas of particular interest to the NIMH include: interdisciplinary approaches combining multiple levels of inquiry (e.g., psychological, neurobiological, genetic) and scientific tools (e.g., ecological assessment, neuroimaging, microarrays) for psychopathology risk modeling; identification of highly predictive markers of psychopathology and improved diagnostics; translation of basic behavioral and neuroscience findings on resiliency and risk for intervention development and testing; and strategies for effective service provision, particularly where non-specialty systems (i.e., primary care) may be required to provide mental health services. These areas incorporate research needs regarding the consequences of interpersonal violence (e.g., child abuse and neglect, violence against women, hate crimes); exposure to mass violence/major traumatic events (e.g., terrorism, major accidents, combat and war, refugee trauma and relocation, torture, natural and technological disaster); exposure to family, school, and community violence; violence in the media; and other types of trauma and violence. Populations of concern include children, youth, adults, the elderly, men and women, and all racial and ethnic groups.
Behavioral and Social Research on Disasters and Health - PA 07-141
Annual Application Deadlines: October 5, February 5, June 5 (R01 mechanism)
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-141.html
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute on Aging (NIA), the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD), the National Institute of Nursing Research (NINR), and the Office of Behavioral and Social Science Research (OBSSR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), seeks to stimulate research in the behavioral and social sciences on the consequences of natural and man-made disasters for the health of children, the elderly, and vulnerable groups, with an ultimate goal of preventing and mitigating harmful consequences and health disparities. Disasters include severe weather-related events, earthquakes, large-scale attacks on civilian populations, technological catastrophes or perceived catastrophes, and influenza pandemics.
The existing literature on disaster medicine and public health focuses primarily on immediate response and acute disaster-related needs. While the special needs of the elderly, chronically ill and disabled, and families with children are frequently mentioned in this literature, existing empirical research is insufficient to provide adequate guidance to public- and private-sector organizations for planning, prevention and mitigation. More research is also needed on the effects of disaster on vulnerable populations such as the homeless, incarcerated populations, non-English speaking populations, acutely ill persons in hospitals or other institutional settings, and children and adults with disabilities and chronic diseases. Research and translation efforts can help inform planning by drawing on lessons from disasters of multiple types and locations.
Screening and Brief Alcohol Interventions in Underage and Young Adult Populations - PA 07-406, PA 07-407, PA 07-408
Annual Application Deadlines: October 5, February 5, June 5 (R01 mechanism)
Annual Application Deadlines: October 16, February 16, June 16 (R03 and R21 mechanisms)
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-406.html (R01)
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-407.html (R21)
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-408.html (R03)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will utilize the NIH Research Project Grant (R01) award mechanism and runs in parallel with an FOA of identical scientific scope, that solicit applications under the Small Research Grant (R03) and Exploratory/Developmental (R21) award mechanisms, respectively.
The purpose of this FOA issued by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), is to encourage research grant applications on screening and brief interventions to prevent and/or reduce alcohol use and its adverse consequences. This FOA is designed to stimulate a developmentally grounded program of research on screening and brief interventions to prevent and/or reduce underage drinking and hazardous young adult drinking. Research objectives of this FOA include, but are not limited to: (1) testing strategies to improve screening methods for youth with or at high risk for alcohol-related problems; (2) testing the efficacy and effectiveness of novel or modified existing brief prevention interventions to: (a) prevent or delay the initiation of alcohol use, or (b) decrease the risk for the development of alcohol use disorders (AUDs) and associated problems among youth; (3) examining individual, peer, familial, community, setting, cultural, or other contextual factors that affect the selection, implementation, and outcomes of empirically validated screening measures or brief interventions. Studies of racially and ethnically diverse populations in various social and cultural settings are encouraged. Investigations must be especially sensitive to unique human subject issues when conducting research in minors.
Alcohol Use Disorders: Treatment, Services Research, and Recovery - PA 07-066, PA 07-215, PA 08-008
Annual Application Deadlines: October 5, February 5, June 5 (R01 mechanism)
Annual Application Deadlines: October 16, February 16, June 16 (R03 and R21 mechanisms)
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-066.html
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-215.html
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-008.html
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), National Institutes of Health (NIH), invites applications to support research on pharmacologic and behavioral treatments for alcohol use disorders; the organizational, financial, and management factors that facilitate or inhibit the delivery of evidence-based services for alcohol use disorders, and recovery from alcohol use disorders. Research objectives of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) include, but are not limited to: (1) research on medications for the treatment of alcohol use disorders; (2) research on behavioral interventions for alcohol use disorders; (3) health services research on organization and management of alcohol services; and (4) research on recovery. This FOA seeks applications that address the aforementioned objectives for the population as a whole and in specific subpopulations. In addition, elucidating disparities among racial/ethnic groups with respect to alcohol treatment, service delivery, and recovery is encouraged. Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each award will also vary. Although the financial plans of the NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) provide support for this program, awards pursuant to this funding opportunity are contingent upon the availability of funds and the receipt of a sufficient number of meritorious applications. A project period of up to two years and a budget for direct costs of up to two $25,000 modules, or $50,000 per year, may be requested (i.e., a maximum of $100,000 over two years in four modules of $25,000 each). Commensurate Facilities and Administrative (F&A) costs are allowed.
The Science and Ecology of Early Development (SEED) - PA 08-069, PA 08-068
Annual Application Deadlines: October 5, February 5, June 5 (R01 mechanism)
Annual Application Deadlines: October 16, February 16, June 16 (R03 mechanism)
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-069.html
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-068.html
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites research grant applications that seek to develop a comprehensive program of research focused on the mechanisms through which social, economic, cultural, and community-level factors, and their interactions, impact the early cognitive, neurobiological, socio-emotional, and physical development of children. Understanding the influence of these mechanisms is especially important for understanding the impact of public policies on the development of children at whom (or at whose families) these policies are often specifically targeted, notably children living in poverty or near the federal poverty line. Arenas of particular relevance within public policy include childcare, early childhood education, welfare reform, tax, social services, and family/work policies, as all of these shape the life experiences of children in poverty. Thus, a goal is for the research to develop data that would bear directly on these arenas and might thereby inform policies that impact child development, whether or not child development is the explicit focus of those policies. Specifically, this initiative encourages research that: (1) is multidisciplinary or interdisciplinary; (2) uses existing sources of data and/or justifies new data collection efforts; (3) uses longitudinal, experimental, or comparative designs; and (4) has relevance for public policy, particularly in the areas of childcare, early childhood and primary/secondary education, welfare reform, tax reform, social services, and family/work policies.
UC MEXUS (University of California Institute for Mexico and the United States) Call for Proposals
Application Deadlines: Small grants - February 4, June 2, October 6, 2008; Collaborative grants - March 10, 2008; Faculty grants & dissertation research grants - March 31, 2008
URL: http://www.ucmexus.ucr.edu/funding/
UC MEXUS promotes education, research, public service, and other scholarly activities in five principle areas: MEXICAN STUDIES as related to Mexican history, society, politics, culture, arts, and economy; UNITED STATES-MEXICO RELATIONS in contemporary and historical context, in terms of the economic, political, demographic, and cultural interactions between Mexico and the United States; LATINO STUDIES related to the history, society, culture, and condition of Mexican-origin populations in the context of American society and institutions, including their interactions with other U.S. immigrant groups; CRITICAL ISSUES in terms of urgent public policy or academic topics affecting Mexico, the United States and Mexico, the U.S.-Mexico relationship, or Mexican-origin populations in the United States; and UC-MEXICO COLLABORATION between U.S. and Mexican scientists in all disciplines, including the basic and applied sciences, humanities, and the arts. Awards are available for:
* Dissertation Research Grants (two year awards up to $12,000)
* Small Grants (one year awards up to $1,500)
* Faculty Grants (awards up to $15,000)
* Collaborative Project Grants (one and a half year awards up to $25,000)
Independent Scientist Award (K02) - PA 06-527
Annual application deadlines: October 12, February 12, June 12
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-527.html
The Independent Scientist Award (K02) is intended to foster the development of outstanding scientists and enable them to expand their potential to make significant contributions to their field of research. It provides three, four, or five years of salary support and "protected time" for newly independent scientists (see IC provisions) who can demonstrate the need for a period of intensive research focus as a means of enhancing their research careers. Each independent scientist career award program must be tailored to meet the individual needs of the candidate. The sponsoring institution must demonstrate a commitment to provide the environment, resources and the protected time required for the candidate to perform the activities included in the proposed research and career development plans.
The participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) have distinctive guidelines, requirements, salary and research support levels provided under the auspices of this funding opportunity announcement in order to accommodate the career needs of researchers working in fields related to their specific research missions. Potential applicants are strongly advised to contact the appropriate NIH staff member identified in Section VII (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/contacts/pa-06-527_contacts.htm) to discuss their particular circumstances and eligibility for the K02 award before developing an application.
National Education Association (NEA) Foundation Learning and Leadership Grants
Annual Application deadlines: October 15, February 1, June 6.
URL: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Learning&Leadership_Guidelines.htm
Grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of the following two purposes:
*Grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research.
*Grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment.
All professional development must improve practice, curriculum, and student achievement. "One-shot" professional growth experiences, such as attending a national conference or engaging a professional speaker, are discouraged. Decisions regarding the content of the professional growth activities must be based upon an assessment of student work undertaken with colleagues, and must be integrated into the institutional planning process. Grant funds may be used for fees, travel expenses, books, or other materials that enable applicants to learn subject matter, instructional approaches, and skills. Recipients are expected to exercise professional leadership by sharing their new learning with their colleagues. Amount: The grant amount is $2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups engaged in collegial study. Duration: Grants will fund activities for twelve months from the date of the award.
Psychosocial/Behavioral Interventions and Services Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders - PA 07-343
Annual Application Deadlines: October 16, February 16, June 16 (R34 mechanism)
URL: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-343.html
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) provides resources to facilitate exploratory research on psychosocial/behavioral treatments for autism, as well as innovative services research, including the development of instruments to evaluate the impact of interventions on core features of autism spectrum disorders, and comorbid symptomatology. It is intended to encourage research on: 1) the development and/or pilot testing of new or adapted interventions or instruments, 2) pilot testing interventions with preliminary efficacy data in larger clinical trials, or 3) innovative services research directions that require preliminary testing or development. Exploratory grants for intervention and services research are designed to support the early phases of intervention development or adaptation, protocol development and preliminary pilot testing to support a later full-scale (e.g., R01) efficacy or effectiveness study, and innovative services research. For the purpose of intervention development or pilot testing, "intervention" is defined as psychosocial/behavioral approaches to treat disorder; efforts to prevent co-morbid symptoms and disorders; efforts to reduce residual symptoms and/or enhance functioning; efforts to target provider behavior change; or system organizational efforts to improve care quality, coordination or delivery. In terms of innovative services research, pilot studies might include explorations of the use of approaches and concepts new to a particular substantive area, research and development of new techniques, or initial research to develop a body of data upon which significant future research may be built (i.e., potential for high impact). Integrated treatment and services strategies should consider the timing and sequencing of these strategies, as well as the development of incremental outcome measures that could reflect cumulative effects of multiple interventions. Outcomes may be defined at the individual, group, system, or population levels, or any of these in combination. The total project period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed three years. Direct costs are limited to $450,000 over an R34 3-year period, with no more than $225,000 in direct costs allowed in any single year.
December Deadlines
Knowles Science Teaching Foundation Young Scholars Fellowship
Application deadline: December 1, 2008
URL: http://kstf.org/research_fellowships_home.aspx
The Young Scholars Research Fellowship seeks to support early career scholars engaged in critical research in education. We encourage applications from scholars in all disciplines that promise to make significant scholarly contributions to areas that are consistent with the mission of KSTF, which is improving high school mathematics and science teaching in the United States. More specifically, we support those who can contribute to understanding recruitment, preparation, induction, mentoring and/or retention of high quality mathematics and science teachers.
The KSTF Young Scholars Fellowship is awarded to those who have recently earned a doctoral degree and hold either a research or academic position but are not yet eligible for tenure. The award is $110,000 - typically $55,000 per year for two years. KSTF usually awards up to three Young Scholars Fellowships per annual funding cycle.
May Deadlines
Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Award (NRSA) Institutional Research Training Grants (T32) - PA 06-468
Application deadline: May 25 for NIMH or NICHD, other institutes have other deadlines
URL: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-468.html
The objective of the NRSA program is to provide predoctoral and postdoctoral research training opportunities for individuals interested in pursuing research careers in biomedical, behavioral and clinical research. Each NIH Institute and Center has different program goals. It is therefore critical that all applicants consult with the scientific/research contact at the relevant NIH Institute or Center for current information about program priorities and policies before preparing an application. This action is of utmost importance because applications with marginal or no relevance to the NIH awarding components participating in this funding opportunity announcement will not be accepted for review or considered for funding.
Research training programs are designed to allow the Training Program Director (TPD) to select the trainees and develop a curriculum of study and research experiences necessary to provide high quality research training. The grant offsets the cost of stipends and tuition (which includes fees and health insurance) support for the appointed trainees in accordance with the approved NIH support levels. Within the framework of the NRSA program's longstanding commitment to excellence and projected need for investigators in particular areas of research, attention must be given to recruiting trainees from racial or ethnic groups underrepresented in the biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
Program Directors are encouraged to develop methods for ongoing evaluation of the quality of the training program and develop plans to obtain feedback from former trainees to help identify weaknesses in the program and provide suggestions for program improvements. All applications must describe an evaluation and tracking plan that will review and determine the effectiveness of all aspects of the program. Awards may be made for periods up to 5 years and are renewable.