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Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund Lenora Moody FellowshipThe CPTF (a program of the National Research Center for Women & Families) is seeking a graduate student (enrolled or graduated) in public health or public policy or some other relevant field for the Lenora Moody Fellowship, preferably starting this fall. The fellow would focus on improving policies, screening and prevention of lung cancer among women-both smokers and non-smokers. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated interest or experience in cancer. The fellow will work for at least 20 hours per week for a period of approximately 6 months at the downtown DC office and will be provided with a public transportation subsidy plus a stipend of $700/month. If interested in applying, please send resume, cover letter, and a short writing sample (5 pages or less -it can be an excerpt) to Brandel France de Bravo at bfb@stopcancerfund.org
The United States announces the APEC Science Prize for Innovation, Research and Education ("ASPIRE Prize") to recognize young scientists who have demonstrated: excellence in scientific research, as evidenced through scholarly publication; commitment to cooperation with scientists from other APEC member economies; and contribution to the year's selected theme, which for 2011 is green growth. The winner of the ASPIRE Prize will receive $25,000 USD and a trip to the award ceremony in San Francisco. The ASPIRE Prize is expected to be awarded by Department of Energy Secretary Steven Chu at the Joint Ministerial Meeting on Energy and Transportation in September.
2011 AAAS Mentor Awards
The two categories of the AAAS Mentor Awards, the Lifetime Mentor Award and the Mentor Award, honor individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership to increase the participation of underrepresented groups in the science and engineering Ph.D. workforce. These groups include: women of all racial or ethnic groups; African American, Native American, and Hispanic men; and people with disabilities. All nominations are due by July 31, 2011.
The CBL Program has made grants since 1989 to promote women's study and teaching of science, mathematics and engineering. Focused on institutional grants for professorships, graduate fellowships and undergraduate scholarships, the program has become a significant source of private support for women's advancement in the STEM disciplines. The program director reports to the president, and is responsible for managing all steps of the grant-making process from initial inquiry through evaluation. Application deadline is August 5, 2011.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC), Small Business and Civil Rights Office (SBCR), Outreach and Compliance Coordination Program (OCCP), posted a Minority Serving Institutions Program (MSIP) Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) on www.grants.gov. Solicitation Number: SBCR-FN-0511-MSIP02.
This FOA is issued to fund Minority Serving Institutions' programs and activities, projects, symposiums, and training for the exchange and transfer of knowledge and skills relevant to nuclear safety, security, environmental protection, or any other fields the Commission deems critical to its mission. It is also to provide assistance for Minority Serving Institutions' programs and activities to include, but not limited to, mentoring, leadership development, training, education, instruction, developmental learning, research and development, program evaluation, technical assistance, and recruitment. Funding through issuance of this announcement is also to provide assistance to include direct institutional subsidies, facilities and equipment acquisition, internships, fellowships, scholarships, stipends, travel, tuition, housing and other types of assistance. Application deadline is August 8, 2011.
The National Science Board (NSB) of the NSF is seeking nominations for candidates to serve on the NSB for the years 2012-2018. All nominations will be given full consideration; the President nominates candidates who must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate to serve on the Board. Nominations are open through August 12, 2011.
Burroughs Wellcome Fund's Career Awards at the Scientific Interface provide $500,000 to bridge advanced postdoctoral training and the first three years of faculty service. These awards are intended to foster the early career development of researchers with backgrounds in the physical/mathematical/computational sciences and engineers whose work addresses biological questions. These awards are open to U.S. and Canadian citizens or permanent residents as well as to U.S. temporary residents. Candidates who meet the eligibility requirements for this award may self-nominate by submitting an electronic pre-proposal by September 1, 2011.
Elsevier Foundation Calls for 2011 New Scholars Proposals
The Elsevier Foundation is seeking new grant proposals for the 2011 New Scholars program which targets the attrition of talented women scientists in the academic pipeline. The Elsevier Foundation New Scholars program aims to support women scholars during the early stages of their demanding careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). The deadline for New Scholars proposals is September 1, 2011.
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tropical Infectious Diseases
The Burroughs Wellcome Fund / American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene (ASTMH) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Tropical Infectious Diseases provides funding for selected individuals to conduct research in tropical infectious diseases (and, on occasion, other clinical conditions unique to tropical medicine). The fellowship is designed to stimulate or sustain interest in research in tropical infectious diseases by individuals who are planning academic or other career paths ultimately focused on clinical research relevant to tropical or developing areas of the world. Application deadline is September 7, 2011.
International Science & Engineering Visualization Challege
The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the journal Science invite you to participate in this year's Challenge. The competition recognizes scientists, engineers, visualization specialists and artists who produce innovative work in visual communication. Winning entries will be published in Science and Science Online, and will be displayed on the NSF website.
Entry deadline is September 30, 2011. |
