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Health/Mental Health GRC Deadlines

Program: Basic Center Program

  Agency: Administration for Children and Families

  Next Deadline: Feb 19, 2008
  Allocates funds to states, local governments,
  public or private agencies, & nonprofit
  organizations including IHEs, to support
  establishment or strengthening of runaway &
  homeless youth centers that provide temporary
  shelter, counseling & related services. Funds are
  divided among states in proportion to their youth
  population. At least a 10% match is required. In FY
  08, approximately $12.6 million is available to
  fund 68-91 awards over three year period.  See
  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open.html  E-mail:
  FYSB@dixongroup.com
  CFDA Number:93.623

  Contact: Kelli Matson-Geist, Program Officer
            Family & Youth Services Bureau
            118 Q Street, NE
            Washington, DC 20002-2132
            866/796-1591





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  Program: Child Support Enforcement: Special
           Improvement Project (SIP) Grants

  Agency: Administration for Children and Families

  Next Deadline: Mar 04, 2008
  Supports innovative improvement projects that are
  intended to add knowledge & promote objectives of
  the Child Support Enforcement Program. Three
  priorities in FY 08: Child Support and Paternity
  Establishment Outreach; Initiating Child Support
  and Court Collaboration to Achieve Operating
  Efficiencies; Projects in Support of OCSE PAID
  Initiative (Project to Avoid Increasing
  Delinquencies).  In FY08, approximately $800,000 to
  fund 2 awards over three years. See
  http://www.acf.hhs.gov/grants/open.html for
  details.  E-mail: jean.robinson@acf.hhs.gov
  CFDA Number:93.601

  Contact: Jean Robinson, Program Officer
            Office of Child Support Enforcement
            370 L'Enfant Promenade, SW
            Washington, DC 20447
            202-401-5330





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  Program: Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards

  Agency: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

  Next Deadline: Apr 08, 2008
  Supports postdoctoral research training (F32) in
  the social, medical, management, or health sciences
  related to the delivery, financing, or quality of
  health care services. Fellowships provide
  opportunities for one or more years of academic
  training & supervised experience in applying
  research methods to the systematic evaluation of
  health services. Eligibility is limited to
  applicants who have completed clinical or research
  doctoral degrees. See
  http://www.ahrq.gov/fund/training/trainix.htm#Programs
  for details.  E-mail: training@ahrq.gov
  CFDA Number:93.225

  Contact: Shelley M. Benjamin, Office of Extramural
            Research
            540 Gaither Road
            Suite 2000
            Rockville, MD 20850
            301/427-1528





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  Program: Small Grant Program for Conference Support

  Agency: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

  Next Deadline: Apr 20, 2008
  Provides $50,000 in direct costs for conferences
  (R13) on issues relevant to health services
  research in the following areas: Research
  Development (issues in delivery of health services
  are defined & research agenda for studying them
  developed); Design & methodology; Dissemination
  (research findings are summarized and communicated
  broadly); & Research Training, Infrastructure and
  Career Development. PA expires 10/21/08. See
  http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-074.html
  E-mail: rhadley@AHRQ.gov
  CFDA Number:93.226

  Contact: Ruth Ann Hadley, Small Conference Grants
            Administrator
            Office of Extramural Research
            540 Gaither Road
            Rockville, MD 20850
            301/427-1391





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  Program: Research Grants

  Agency: Alternatives Research & Development
          Foundation

  Next Deadline: Apr 30, 2008   (tentative)
  Provides up to $40,000 for individual projects at
  U.S. colleges & universities that develop effective
  alternatives to the traditional methods of using
  laboratory animals in basic research, testing, &
  education. Preference given to projects that use
  human rather than non-human vertebrate tissue; do
  not use serum or medium supplements obtained from
  non-human vertebrates; & can be completed in one
  year. Emphasis on application, not theory. FY08
  details available soon.  See http://www.ardf-online.org/
  for details when posted. E-mail: info@ardf-online.org
  CFDA Number:N/A

  Contact:
            801 Old York Road
            Suite 316
            Jenkintown, PA 19046
            215/887-8076





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  Program: Research, Training & Professorship Grants

  Agency: American Cancer Society

  Next Deadline: Apr 01, 2008
  ACS is the largest non-government funder of cancer
  research in the US. Supports over 20 programs to
  provide funds to all levels of investigators & an
  enhanced commitment to psychosocial & behavioral,
  health services, health policy, epidemiological,
  clinical & cancer control research. Also sponsors
  training grants for health professionals as well as
  other special initiatives and international
  programs.  Most grants have deadlines of 4/1 &
  10/15;  however, others have varying deadlines.
  Email: annette.jordan@cancer.org.  See
  http://www.cancer.org/docroot/RES/RES_5_1.asp?sitearea=RES
  CFDA Number:N/A

  Contact: Annette Jordan, Grants Specialist
            c/o Extramural Grants Department
            1599 Clifton Road, NE
            Atlanta, GA 30329
            404/329-7546





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  Program: Graduate Research Scholarships/Student
           Travel Awards

  Agency: American Psychological Association

  Next Deadline: Apr 01, 2008   (tentative)
  Several kinds of grants available.  Grad students
  that are in good standing may apply. Student Travel
  Awards (ddln 4/1/08) provide $300 to about 100
  psych grad students for travel to APA Convention; 
  Early Research Award,  $1000 (9/15/08).  APF/COGDOP
  Award must ask psych dept. for nomination (ddln in
  May or June). Eligibility is limited to student
  affiliate or associate members of APA. See
  http://www.apa.org/science/awards.html for details
  when updated. E-mail: scistudent@apa.org or
  nsinger@apa.org
  CFDA Number:N/A

  Contact: Nicolle Singer, Science Programs Associate
            750 First St., NE
            Washington, DC 20002-4242
            202/336-5954





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  Program: Grants for Public Health Research
           Dissertation

  Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  Next Deadline: Apr 10, 2008
  Program supports research (R36) undertaken as part
  of an academic program to qualify for a doctorate.
  Award supports dissertation research costs for
  students in accredited research doctoral programs
  in the US. Dissertation applications must focus on
  methodological and research topics that address the
  mission and research interests of CDC. Grants are
  awarded for up to one year, with the possibility of
  extension without additional funds for up to 12
  months. Expires 8/11/09. See
  http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/FOAs.htm for
  details. E-mail: sclark@cdc.gov
  CFDA Number:93.061

  Contact: Susan Clark, Program Officer
            Office of Public Health Research
            1600 Clifton Road MS D-72
            Atlanta, GA 30333
            404/639-4795





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  Program: Dissertation Awards for Violence-Related
           Injury Prev. Research Within Minority
           Communites

  Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  Next Deadline: Feb 15, 2008
  Supports investigator-initiated research from
  doctoral students to help expand & advance
  understanding of violence, its causes, & prevention
  strategies in minority communities. Research must
  address the following priorities: Preventing
  Intimate Partner Violence; Sexual Violence and
  Child Maltreatment; Preventing Suicidal Behavior;
  or Preventing Youth Violence. Study population must
  be an ethnic minority. In FY 08, four awards of up
  to $25,000 (including both direct & indirect costs)
  are available. See
  http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/FOAs.htm
  E-mail: achildress@cdc.gov
  CFDA Number:93.136

  Contact: Adele M. Childress, Scientific Program
            Administrator
            Nat. Cntr. for Injury Prevent. & Contr.
            4770 Buford Highway, MS-K58
            Atlanta, GA 30341-3724
            770/488-4233





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  Program: Research for Preventing Violence and
           Violence-Related Injury

  Agency: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

  Next Deadline: Feb 15, 2008
  Supports investigator-initiated research (R01) to
  advance understanding of injury and violence
  prevention and to reduce injury-related disability.
  The following research objectives are the focus of
  this solicitation: dissemination/intervention,
  efficacy/effectiveness, and etiologic research.
  NCIPC encourages investigators from a wide range of
  disciplines.  Approximately $1.8 million is
  available to fund 5-6 awards for up to 3 yrs. See
  http://www.cdc.gov/od/pgo/funding/FOAs.htm for
  details.  E-mail: achildress@cdc.gov
  CFDA Number:93.136

  Contact: Adele Childress, Scientific Program
            Administrator
            Nat. Center for Injury Prev. & Control
            4770 Buford Highway, NE
            Atlanta, GA 30341
            770/488-4233





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  Program: Research on the Development of Children &
           Youth

  Agency: Grant (William T.) Foundation

  Next Deadline: Apr 01, 2008
  Supports high-quality basic & applied research on
  youth (ages 8-25) development, program evaluation,
  policy analysis, research synthesis, &
  communication to help inform public policies &
  practice. Awards include Major Grants (LOIs due
  11/1/07; 1/3/08; 4/1/08);  Wm. T. Grant Scholars
  (7/11/07) fund promising early career researchers;
  Intervention Research (LOIs due 10/4/07); &
  Distinguished Fellows Program ( LOIs due 1/10/08)
  support mid-career researchers. See
  http://www.wtgrantfoundation.org/info-url_nocat3042/info-url_nocat.htm

  E-mail: info@wtgrantfdn.org
  CFDA Number:N/A

  Contact: Grants Coordinator
            570 Lexington Avenue
            18th Floor
            New York, NY 10022-6837
            212/752-0071





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  Program: Policy-Oriented Rural Health Services
           Research

  Agency: Health Resources and Services
          Administration

  Next Deadline: Apr 02, 2008   (tentative)
  Supports individual research projects by
  investigators just entering the rural health
  research field. Applicants must identify a mentor
  with extensive policy and research experience in
  rural health. Grants are intended to advance
  specific areas of rural health services research in
  which a limited amount of research exists. Program
  supports individual research projects and excludes
  clinical/biomedical research and funds for delivery
  of services. Projects must have a national in
  scope. Competition expected to open in February. 
  See http://www.hrsa.gov/grants/ when updated.
  E-mail: emolliver@hrsa.gov
  CFDA Number:93.155

  Contact: Erica Molliver, Public Health Analyst
            5600 Fishers Lane
            Parklawn Building, Rm 9-05
            Rockville, MD 20857
            301/443-1520





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  Program: Research Grants

  Agency: Lance Armstrong Foundation

  Next Deadline: Mar 14, 2008
  Funds groundbreaking, high-impact projects that may
  improve quality of life for cancer survivors, &
  encourages & supports efforts of both established &
  young investigators in the early stages of their
  research career. LAF offers funding for Young
  Investigator Research Awards of up to $50,000
  per/yr, & Research Awards of up to $75,000
  annually. In 2008, proposals will be accepted in
  four research areas. Deadline refers to required
  LOI. See
  http://www.livestrong.org/site/c.khLXK1PxHmF/b.2662747/
  for details.  Ddln refers to LOI. E-mail:
  amy.nunn@laf.org
  CFDA Number:

  Contact: Amy Nunn, Grants Coordinator (ext. 181)
            P O Box 161150
            Austin, TX 78716-1150
            512-236-8820





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  Program: Basil O'Connor Starter Scholar Research
           Award

  Agency: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation

  Next Deadline: Mar 15, 2008
  Provides $75,000/year over 2 years for new
  investigators holding recent faculty appointments
  (M.D.s & Ph.D.s) to conduct independent research on
  birth defects, including those caused by pre-
  conceptual events and premature birth. Awards do
  not cover recipient's salary, but do provide
  support for technical help & supplies. See
  http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/691_14437.asp
  CFDA Number:N/A

  Contact: Tricia Lincoln, Vice President for
            Research
            Research & Grants Administration
            1275 Mamaroneck Ave.
            White Plains, NY 10605
            914/997-4555





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  Program: Research Program

  Agency: March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation

  Next Deadline: Apr 30, 2008
  Provides research grants directed at the prevention
  of birth defects and prematurity.  Research
  subjects appropriate for support by the March of
  Dimes include basic biological processes governing
  development, genetics, clinical studies, studies of
  reproductive health, environmental toxicology, &
  soc/behav studies. Soc/Behav Sciences areas of
  interest include research that advances the
  understanding & ability to prevent cognitive &
  behavioral risks that affect outcomes of pregnancy,
  the perinatal period, & subsequent child
  development.  Deadline refers to required LOI.  See
  http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/691_14434.asp
  CFDA Number:N/A

  Contact: Senior Vice President for Research
            Research & Grants Administration
            1275 Mamaroneck Ave.
            White Plains, NY 10605
            914/997-4555





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  Program: Kirschstein-NRSA Predoctoral Fellowships
           to Promote Diversity

  Agency: National Institutes of Health

  Next Deadline: Apr 13, 2008
  Most NIH institutes support individual predoctoral
  fellowships (F31) in specified areas of biomedical
  & behavioral sciences for individuals from racial &
  ethnic groups; individuals with disabilities; &
  individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds.
  Applicants should show potential to become
  productive, independent investigators & are
  encouraged to consult appropriate Institute website
  & contact. PA expires 4/14/10. Contact listed in
  database is for general NIH training questions. See
  http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-106.html
  for more details. E-mail: hk11b@nih.gov
  CFDA Number:93.272

  Contact: Henry Khachaturian, Acting NIH Research
            Training Officer
            Office of Extramural Research
            6705 Rockledge Drive
            Bethesda, MD 20892-7910
            301/443-2613





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  Program: NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific
           Meetings

  Agency: National Institutes of Health

  Next Deadline: Apr 12, 2008
  NIH-wide program supports quality meetings
  (investigator-initiated -R13; cooperative agreement-
  U13) that are relevant to NIH's scientific mission
  & to public health. Supports symposiums, seminars,
  conferences, workshops or formal meetings where
  persons assemble to coordinate, exchange, &
  disseminate information &/or explore a  problem, or
  area of knowledge. Support is contingent on fiscal
  & programmatic priorities of the individual ICs. PI
  must present letter from IC staff documenting
  permission to apply. Applications must be submitted
  electronically. PA expires 9/2/08. See
  http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/r13/index.htm
  E-mail: drusso1@mail.nih.gov
  CFDA Number:93.113

  Contact: Denise Russo,
            Office of Extramural Research
            6705 Rockledge Dr.
            Bethesda, MD 20892
            301/451-7972





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  Program: NCRR Instrumentation Grants

  Agency: National Institutes of Health

  Next Deadline: Mar 24, 2008
  Supports two programs for purchase of current &
  emerging technologies. Shared Instrumentation
  Grants-SIG (deadline, 3/24/08) fund equipment that
  costs more than $100,000, while the High-End
  Instrumentation Grant Program-HEI (9/17/07)
  supports purchase of instruments that cost more
  than $750,000. Aim is to allow groups of NIH-
  supported investigators obtain commercially-
  available equipment. Must identify three or more
  users who are PIs on active NIH awards (P01, R01,
  U01, R35 or R37). See
  http://www.ncrr.nih.gov/biomedical_technology/
  E-mail: SIG@mail.nih.gov or HEI@mail.nih.gov
  CFDA Number:93.389

  Contact: Marjorie Tingle,
            National Center for Research Resources
            6705 Rockledge Dr., Room 6154
            Bethesda, MD 20892-7965
            301/435-0772





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  Program: NCCAM Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship

  Agency: National Institutes of Health

  Next Deadline: Apr 08, 2008
  Supports postdoctoral researchers (F32) in the
  early stages of their careers for studies on
  safety, efficacy, cost-effectiveness, or mechanisms
  of action of unconventional methods for treating
  major diseases & promoting well-being. Must work
  with a sponsor. Interests include: acupuncture;
  homeopathy; chiropractic massage; relaxation
  techniques; meditation; herbal therapies; & diet &
  lifestyle. Expires 1/8/10. See
  http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-319.html
  E-mail: pearsonn@mail.nih.gov
  CFDA Number:

  Contact: Nancy J. Pearson, Program Officer
            Nat. Center for Comp & Alt. Med.
            6707 Democracy Boulevard
            Bethesda, MD 20892-5475
            301/594-0519





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  Program: Small Grants for Behavioral Research in
           Cancer Control

  Agency: National Institutes of Health

  Next Deadline: Apr 20, 2008
  Support small grants (R03) for new investigators or
  established scientists refocusing their interests
  to behavioral research in cancer control. Award
  provides support for pilot or feasibility studies
  projects, development & testing of new
  methodologies, development & testing of new
  research technology, secondary analysis of existing
  data, self-contained research projects, or
  innovative studies that provide a basis for more
  extended research (see also
  http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/smallgrants/). PAR expires
  12/23/08. See
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-06-458.html
  E-mail: vc24a@nih.gov
  CFDA Number:93.393

  Contact: Veronica Chollette, Behavioral Research
            Program
            National Cancer Institute
            6130 Executive Boulevard
            Bethesda, MD 20892
            301/435-2837





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  Program: Bioengineering Nanotechnology Initiative
           (SBIR)

  Agency: National Institutes of Health

  Next Deadline: Apr 05, 2008
  NIBIB & many NIH institutes support this initiative
  of the trans-NIH Bioengineering Consortium (BECON),
  for SBIR projects (R43/R44) on nanotechnologies
  useful to biomedicine, including a variety of
  disciplines (engineering, chemistry, physics,
  material science & biology). Encourages team
  approaches that develop partnerships between small
  businesses & other entities (commercial, academic &
  other research community sectors) in Phase I. PA
  expires 9/8/08. See
  http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-009.html
  E-mail: moype@mail.nih.gov
  CFDA Number:

  Contact: Peter Moy,
            NIBIB
            6707 Democracy Boulevard
            Bethesda, MD 20892-5477
            301/496-9270





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  Program: High Throughput Tools for Brain and
           Behavior

  Agency: National Institutes of Health

  Next Deadline: Apr 05, 2008
  Supports small business concerns (R41/R42; R43/44)
  that propose to develop & commercialize
  technologies for high throughput data acquisition &
  analysis that could aid the research fields of
  basic behavioral science, neuroscience or
  neuroAIDS. Analytic tools that can screen for
  particular characteristics at high rates are
  crucial to discovery science, & increasingly
  valuable in both basic research (e.g., phenotyping)
  & applied research (e.g., drug discovery). As such,
  they represent a commercially viable technology,
  appropriate for funding under the SBIR & STTR
  programs. See
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-002.html
  for STTR details.
  CFDA Number:93.242

  Contact: Margaret Grabb,
            National Institute of Mental Health
            6001 Executive Boulevard
            Bethesda, MD 20892-9645
            301/443-3563





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  Program: Reducing Mental Illness Stigma and
           Discrimination

  Agency: National Institutes of Health

  Next Deadline: Feb 05, 2008
  Supports Collaborative Research Project Grants
  (R01) to assess effectiveness of existing stigma &
  discrimination reduction programs & approaches,
  including media-oriented approaches such as public
  service announcements; develop innovative new
  programs & approaches. Partnerships to further
  information exchange with public stakeholder &
  organizations encouraged. Collaborative Research
  Project Grants require formal collaboration between
  individuals, groups, or organizations with hands-on
  experience. Expires 1/8/11. See
  http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-040.html
  E-mail: eotey@mail.nih.gov
  CFDA Number:93.242

  Contact: Emeline Otey,, Chief, Stigma and Health
            Disparities Program
            National Institute of Mental Health
            6001 Executive Boulevard
            Bethesda, MD 20892-9609
            301/443-9284





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  Program: Tools to Mitigate the Mental Health
           Effects of National Disasters

  Agency: National Institutes of Health

  Next Deadline: Apr 05, 2008
  Supports SBIR grants to small businesses for
  research & development (R43/R44) of novel, or
  enhancement of existing, commercializable products
  to mitigate (e.g., tools to be used in assessment,
  preventive or treatment interventions, &
  information dissemination) or understand the mental
  health effects brought on or exacerbated by the
  aftermath of national disasters, such as Hurricanes
  Katrina & Rita, including victims & those who
  responded to their needs. IHEs must partner.
  Expires 5/8/09. See
  http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-06-335.html
  E-mail: elight@mail.nih.gov
  CFDA Number:93.242

  Contact: Enid Light, Services and Intervention
            Research
            National Institute of Mental Health
            6001 Executive Boulevard
            Bethesda, MD 20892-9635
            301/594-1185





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  Program: Neurotechnology Research, Development, and
           Enhancement

  Agency: National Institutes of Health

  Next Deadline: Apr 05, 2008
  NINDS & several NIH institutes support SBIR/STTR
  research (R41; R42; R43; R44)  that proposes to
  enable neuroscience & behavioral research through
  the development of novel, or significant
  enhancement or improvement of currently existing
  tools & approaches to be used in brain & behavioral
  research. Multidisciplinary teams of researchers
  are especially encouraged. University faculty may
  collaborate, but awardee is the small business.
  Expires 5/8/10. See
  http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-390.html
  for STTR details. E-mail: dc342b@nih.gov
  CFDA Number:93.853

  Contact: Daofen Chen, Systems and Cognitive
            Neuroscience
            NINDS
            6001 Executive Boulevard
            Bethesda, MD 20892-9523
            301/496-9964





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  Program: Individual Fellowship for Informationist
           Training

  Agency: National Institutes of Health

  Next Deadline: Apr 08, 2008
  Supports informationist fellowships (F37) for
  information specialists who work in domain settings
  of healthcare, public health & biomedical research.
  Intended for health sciences librarians,
  scientists, health professionals & others who wish
  to broaden their existing scientific background by
  acquiring additional disciplinary knowledge or
  experience. Award can be used in conjunction with
  sabbatical experience. Each fellow must have a
  mentor. Program also supports a Senior
  Informationist Fellowship program (F38). Expires
  12/9/09. See
  http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/GrantInformationistF37.html
  for details. E-mail: florancev@mail.nih.gov
  CFDA Number:93.879

  Contact: Valerie Florance, Div. of Extramural
            Programs
            National Library of Medicine
            6705 Rockledge Drive
            Bethesda, MD 20892
            301/594-4882





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  Program: Individual Research Grant & Center of
           Excellence/Outreach Center Grant

  Agency: National Parkinson Foundation, Inc.

  Next Deadline: Mar 17, 2008
  Supports basic research on Parkinson's disease.
  Individual awards go to potentially high-risk, high-
  yield projects done by scientists in early stages
  of professional careers. Center of Excellence (COE)
  grants provide funds to previously designated
  centers in areas of Parkinson-related research,
  comprehensive care, & outreach. Individual awards
  will not exceed $40K.  See
  http://www.parkinson.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page.aspx?pid=213&srcid=316
  for more information when updated. E-mail: adiaz@parkinson.org
  CFDA Number:N/A

  Contact: Adolpho Diaz, Field Services Manager
            1501 NW 9th Avenue
            Bob Hope Road
            Miami, FL 33136-1494
            305/243-7697





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  Program: Investigator Awards in Health Policy
           Research

  Agency: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

  Next Deadline: Mar 26, 2008
  Supports highly qualified individuals, including
  those early in their careers & senior scholars, to
  undertake broad studies of challenging health,
  health care & health policy issues facing U.S.
  Grants awarded to investigators from a variety of
  disciplines. Successful proposals reflect thinking
  that crosses disciplinary boundaries in search of
  knowledge & innovative solutions to critical health
  problems & policy issues. Offers approximately 10
  awards of up to $335,000. Deadline is for required
  LOIs. See http://www.investigatorawards.org/ 
  E-mail: depdir@ifh.rutgers.edu
  CFDA Number:N/A

  Contact: Lynn Rogut, Deputy Director
            Inst. for Health Care Policy Research
            55 Commercial Avenue
            New Brunswick, NJ 08901
            732/932-3817





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  Program: Healthy Eating Research: Building Evidence
           to Prevent Childhood Obesity

  Agency: Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

  Next Deadline: Feb 06, 2008
  Supports research to identify, analyze & evaluate
  environmental & policy strategies that can promote
  healthy eating among children & prevent childhood
  obesity. Special emphasis will be given to research
  focusing on children in the low-income &
  racial/ethnic populations. Special solicitation for
  junior investigators available as well.  Deadline
  refers to receipt of brief proposals. 
  Approximately $3.5 million is available to fund
  small & large scale studies and macro-level
  analyses.  See
  http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfplist.jsp
  for details.  E-mail: healthyeating@umn.edu
  CFDA Number:

  Contact: Kathy Kosiak, Research Coordinator
            P.O. Box 2316
            College Road East and Route 1
            Princeton, NJ 08543
            800/578-8636





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  Program: Grants Program

  Agency: Seaver Institute

  Next Deadline: Apr 01, 2008   (target date)
  Provides seed money to highly regarded
  organizations for projects that offer the potential
  for significant advancement in the fields of
  education, science, medicine, and the arts. The
  Seaver Institute looks for unique proposals that
  can change the way people think. No Website is
  available. Individuals must write a request letter
  to receive the guidelines and a brochure. The
  letter should be on organization letterhead. Grant
  awards start at $10K. The office is closed on
  Wednesdays.  E-mail: vsd@theseaverinstitute.org .
  CFDA Number:N/A

  Contact: Victoria Seaver Dean, President and Vice
            Chair
            11611 San Vicente Boulevard
            Suite 545
            Los Angeles, CA 90049
            310/979-0298





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  Program: Applied Social Issues Internship Program

  Agency: Society for the Psychological Study of
          Social Issues

  Next Deadline: Apr 06, 2008
  ASIIP provides from $300 to $2,500 to college
  seniors, graduate students, & first year post
  doctorates in psychology, applied social science, &
  related areas, for social issues research in
  cooperation with a community or government
  organization, public interest group or other not-
  for-profit that will benefit from the project.
  Eligibility is limited to SPSSI members. Cost
  sharing is desirable. SPSSI has other awards with
  different deadlines.  See
  http://www.spssi.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.viewPage&pageId=482
  for details E-mail: awards@spssi.org
  CFDA Number:N/A

  Contact: Anila Balkissoon, Administrative
            Coordinator
            208 I Street, NE
            Washington, DC 20002
            202/675-6956





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  Program: Prostate Cancer Research Program

  Agency: U.S. Department of Defense

  Next Deadline: Mar 01, 2008   (tentative)
  The FY 08 Prosate Cancer Research Program  is
  expected to be released by February. Mechanisms:
  Idea Development Awards, Synergistic Idea
  Development Awards, New Investigator Awards,
  Laboratory-Clinic Transition Awards, Prostate
  Cancer Training Awards, Physician Research Training
  Awards. Collaborative Undergraduate HBCU Student
  Summer Training Awards, Clinical Trial Awards . See
  http://cdmrp.army.mil/pubs/press/2008/08pcrppreann.htm
  for more details. E-mail: gail.whitehead@amedd.army.mil
  CFDA Number:12.420

  Contact: Gail Whitehead, Public Affairs Coordinator
            Army Medical Res. & Materiel Command
            1077 Patchel Street (Building 1077)
            Fort Detrick, MD 21702-5024
            301/619-7783





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  Program: Grants-in-Aid & Research Grants

  Agency: Whitehall Foundation

  Next Deadline: Apr 15, 2008
  Supports basic research in vertebrate and
  invertebrate (excluding clinical) neurobiology in
  the US. Grants-in-Aid  provide up to $30,000 for
  one year to researchers at the assistant professor
  level or senior researchers who have not received
  significant funding. Research grants range from
  $30,000-$75,000 per year for up to three years to
  established researchers of any age who have not
  received significant funding. Deadlines refer to
  required LOI. See http://www.whitehall.org/grants/
  for details. E-mail: email@whitehall.org
  CFDA Number:N/A

  Contact: Program Director
            Grants Office
            380 South County Road
            Palm Beach, FL 33480
            561/655-4474
 

 

 
 
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