Program: TransCoop Programme

  Agency: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

  Next Deadline: Apr 30, 2008
  Supports research cooperation among German,
  American &/or Canadian scholars in the humanities,
  social sciences, economics, or law. Partners must
  hold doctoral degree & have conducted postdoctoral
  research. The American &/or Canadian partner must
  provide matching funds at least equal the amount
  applied for. Funds can be used to finance short-
  term research visits, special conferences &
  workshops, material & equipment, printing costs, &
  research assistance.  See
  http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/stip_aus/transcoop.htm

  for details. E-mail: avh@verizon.net
  CFDA Number:N/A

  Contact: Lila Gibson, Program Officer
            U.S. Liaison Office
            1012 14th St., NW, Suite 1015
            Washington, DC 20005
            202/783-1907





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  Program: Diversity Research Grants

  Agency: American Library Association

  Next Deadline: Apr 30, 2008
  Supports original research to address critical gaps
  in the knowledge of diversity issues within library
  & information science with 3 awards of $2,000.
  Eligibility is limited to ALA members. Awards also
  include a $500 travel grant to attend ALA
  conferences to present research findings. See

http://www.ala.org/ala/diversity/divresearchgrants/diversityresearch.htm

  for details. E-mail: diversity@ala.org
  CFDA Number:

  Contact: Gwendolyn Prellwitz, Program Officer
            (ext. 5048)
            Office of Diversity
            50 East Huron St.
            Chicago, IL 60611
            800/545-2433





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  Program: Grants for Study or Research in Sweden

  Agency: Consulate General of Sweden

  Next Deadline: Apr 15, 2008
  The Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Fund (up
  to 30,000), for 2-4 week intensive research trips
  within the fields of public policy, economics,
  science, healthcare, education, media or culture.
  The grant is specifically intended for professional
  enrichment and is not applicable to work related to
  academic degrees, programs or conferences. Swedish
  Travel Grant (up to $1000), for academic study or
  research. See
  http://www.swedenabroad.com/pages/general____18552.asp
  for details.  E-mail: generalkonsulat.new-
  york@foreign.ministry.se
  CFDA Number:N/A

  Contact: Program Staff
            Consulate General of Sweden
            One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
            New York, NY 10017-2201
            212/583-2550





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  Program:  21st Century Museum Professionals Grants

  Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services

  Next Deadline: Mar 15, 2008
  Grants must have a broad impact. Support for: the
  development & implementation of classes, seminars,
  & workshops; resources to support leadership
  development; collection, assessment, development
  and/or dissemination of information that leads to
  best practices; activities that strengthen the use
  of contemporary technology tools to deliver
  programs & services; support for the enhancement of
  pre-professional training programs; &
  organizational support for the development of
  internship and fellowship programs. Awards range
  from $15K-$500K over 1-3 years. E-mail:
  creich@imls.gov See
  http://www.imls.gov/applicants/grants/21centuryMuseums.shtm
  CFDA Number:45.307

  Contact: Christopher J. Reich, Senior Program
            Officer
            Office of Museum Services
            1800 M Street, NW
            Washington, DC 20036
            202/653-4685





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  Program: Grants and Fellowships for Eurasian and
           East European Research

  Agency: National Council for Eurasian and East
          European Research

  Next Deadline: Apr 14, 2008
  Supports humanities & social science policy
  research on Russian, Eurasian & East European
  social, political, economic, & historical
  development.  National Research Competition &
  Collaborative Humanities Research Fellowship (2/15)
  supports collaborative & individual research.
  Hewett Fellowships (3/14) support research under a
  U.S. government agency. Short-term Travel Grants
  (4/14 & 12/14) also available. See
  http://www.nceeer.org/Programs/programs.html  for
  details. E-mail: djpf@nceeer.org
  CFDA Number:

  Contact: Joseph Ferguson, Vice President
            910 17th St., NW
            Suite 300
            Washington, DC 20006
            202/822-6950





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  Program: Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants

  Agency: National Endowment for the Humanities

  Next Deadline: Apr 02, 2008
  Supports planning or initial stages of digital
  initiatives in all areas of the humanities. Start-
  Up Grants may involve: research that brings new
  digital approaches to the study of the humanities;
  new digital modes of publication; exploration of
  digital approaches to preserve, archive, & make
  accessible traditional & "new media" resources in
  the humanities; planning new digital tools; &
  programs addressing the use of emerging digital
  technologies in formal & informal education
  settings. Can choose between Level I awards of up
  to $25K & Level II awards of up to $50K. E-mail:
  dhi@neh.gov See
  http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/digitalhumanitiesstartup.html
  CFDA Number:

  Contact: Program Staff, NEH Digital Humanities
            Initiative
            National Endowment for the Humanities
            RM 203
            Washington, DC 20506
            202/606-8401





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  Program: NFPF Grants

  Agency: National Film Preservation Foundation

  Next Deadline: Apr 04, 2008
  Supports public & nonprofit archives for lab work
  to preserve culturally & historically significant
  film materials. Federally-funded program features
  three types of grants: Federal Grants (Basic
  Preservation and Matching; up to $50,000);
  Partnership Grants (up to $18,000); and Avant-Garde
  Masters Grants (up to $50,000). Deadlines refer to
  registration. See
  http://www.filmpreservation.org/sm_index.html 
  E-mail: info@filmpreservation.org
  CFDA Number:

  Contact: David Wells, Programs Manager
            Grants Office
            870 Market St., Suite 1113
            San Francisco, CA 94102
            415/392-7291





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  Program: Academic Fellowship Program

  Agency: Open Society Institute

  Next Deadline: Mar 15, 2008   (tentative)
  Promotes the advancement of higher education within
  the humanities & social sciences & to build
  academic networks in Central, Eastern, & SE Europe
  as well as in the former Soviet Union & Mongolia.
  Two fellowship opportunities: the International
  Scholars Fellowship (ISF) & the Returning Scholars
  Fellowship (RSF).  ISF must have an advanced degree
  (Ph.D or its equivalent) in an AFP academic
  discipline. The RSF supports talented scholars who
  wish to seek univ positions & academic careers in
  their home countries. See
  http://www.soros.org/initiatives/hesp/focus/afp for
  details when updated. E-mail: pwatkins@sorosny.org
  CFDA Number:

  Contact: Phillip Watkins, Recruitment Manager
            400 West 59th Street
            4th Floor
            New York, NY 10019
            212/548-0109





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  Program: Research Grants (Graduate Students &
           Postdoctoral Scholars)

  Agency: Truman (Harry S.) Library Institute for
          National & International Affairs

  Next Deadline: Apr 01, 2008
  Research Grants (applications due 4/1 and 10/1
  annually) provide up to $2,500 to graduate
  students, postdoctoral scholars, & advanced
  researchers to enable travel to Truman Library &
  use of its collections over one to three weeks.
  Dissertation Year Fellowships (due 2/1 annually)
  provide $16,000 to graduate students and Scholar's
  Awards (due 12/15 in odd numbered years) provide up
  to $30,000 to postdoctoral scholars conducting
  research on Truman's life or foreign policy from
  the Truman years. See
  http://www.trumanlibrary.org/grants/ for details.
  E-mail: lisa.sullivan@nara.gov
  CFDA Number:

  Contact: Lisa Sullivan, Grants Administrator
            Grants Administrator
            500 West US Highway 24
            Independence, MO 64050-1798
            816/268-8248





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  Program: East European Studies (EES)

  Agency: Woodrow Wilson International Center for
          Scholars

  Next Deadline: Apr 14, 2008
  EES supports research on Eastern & Southeast
  Europe, or projects that can be  linked to issues
  in the Western Balkans. Research Grants provide 3-4
  months of support for new researchers or for
  scholars whose careers have been interrupted or
  delayed (12/1).  The Junior Scholars' Training
  Seminar Program supports junior scholars to attend
  a seminar in Washington (4/14). Short Term Grants
  allow scholars residency for one month to use the
  library, archival and other resources (3/1, 6/1,
  9/1, 12/1). See

http://www.wilsoncenter.org/index.cfm?topic_id=1422&fuseaction=topics.it
em&news_id=5989
  for details.
  E-mail: martin.sletzinger@wilsoncenter.org
  CFDA Number:N/A

  Contact: Martin Sletzinger, Director
            One Woodrow Wilson Plaza
            1300 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
            Washington, DC 20004-3027
            202/691-4263