>UNIVERSITY SCHOLAR-IN-RESIDENCE
DUE: DEC 1, letter of intent
WRITE: AAUW Educational Foundation University Scholar-in-Residence Award 1111 Sixteenth St., NW Washington, DC 20036
WEB: http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/university_scholar.cfm
E-MAIL: foundation@aauw.org
PHONE: 202/728-7602
The AAUW Educational Foundation invites letters of intent from colleges and universities in the United States to fund a female scholar to conduct a research project on issues related to gender equity in education and/or economic security for women and girls.
CRITERIA: Proposals will be judged based on four criteria: quality of scholarship; potential impact of the project; cost sharing and budget; dissemination plan.
FUNDING: Each year, the Foundation awards a single grant of $100,000 for a two-year research project.
AMERICAN FEDERATION FOR AGING RESEARCH
>2007 AFAR RESEARCH GRANTS
DUE: DEC 15
WRITE: Research Grants American Federation for Aging Research 70 West 40th Street, 11th Floor New York, NY 10018
WEB: http://www.afar.org/grants.html
E-MAIL: grants@afar.org
PHONE: 212/703-9977
FAX: 212/997-0330 The major goal of this program is to assist in the development of the careers of junior investigators committed to pursuing careers in the field of aging research.
ELIGIBILITY: A typical successful applicant will be serving in his or her first or second year of a junior faculty appointment. AFAR funds research projects concerned with understanding the basic mechanisms of aging. Projects investigating age-related diseases are also supported, especially if approached from the point of view of how basic aging processes may lead to these outcomes. Projects concerning mechanisms underlying common geriatric functional disorders are also encouraged, as long as these include connections to fundamental problems in the biology of aging. Projects that deal strictly with clinical problems such as the diagnosis and treatment of disease, health outcomes, or the social context of aging are not eligible.
FUNDING: It is anticipated that approximately 15 grants of up to $60,000 each will be awarded in 2007. Candidates may propose to use the award over the course of one or two years as justified by the proposed research. Funds may not be requested for overhead or indirect costs. Funding will begin July 1, 2007.
BIBLIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA
>FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
DUE: DEC 1
WRITE: BSA Executive Secretary P.O. Box 1537 Lenox Hill Station New York, NY 10021
WEB: http://www.bibsocamer.org
E-MAIL: bsa@bibsocamer.org
PHONE: 212/452-2710 The Bibliographical Society of America (BSA) invites applications for its annual short-term fellowship program, which supports bibliographical inquiry as well as research in the history of the book trades and in publishing history. Eligible topics may concentrate on books and documents in any field, but should focus on the book or manuscript (the physical object) as historical evidence. Such topics may include establishing a text or studying the history of book production, publication, distribution, collecting, or reading. Enumerative listings do not fall within the scope of this program.
ELIGIBILITY: The program is open to applicants of any nationality.
FUNDING: Fellows will be paid a stipend of up to $2,000 per month in support of travel, living, and research expenses. BSA Fellowships may be held for one or two months.
CENTER FOR HELLENIC STUDIES
>JUNIOR FELLOWSHIPS IN ANCIENT GREEK STUDIES
DUE: OCT 15
WRITE: Junior Fellowships Center for Hellenic Studies 3100 Whitehaven Street, NW Washington, DC 20008
WEB: http://www.chs.harvard.edu/fellowships.sec
E-MAIL: CHS@fas.harvard.edu
PHONE: 202/745-4400
The next cycle of CHS Junior Fellowships in Ancient Greek Studies will be for the academic year September 2007- May 2008 (or for Fellows with school-age children, to the end of the school year in June).
ELIGIBILITY: Prerequisites for the Fellowships are a Ph.D. degree (or its equivalent) and professional competence in ancient Greek studies as documented by published work. The principal requirement of the application is a detailed research proposal (no more than three pages).
FUNDING: The Fellowship includes a stipend and free housing for the Fellows and their families, subsidized health insurance, and other benefits. The stipend (maximum $26,000) is adjusted for individual circumstances, such as the number of dependents accompanying the Fellow and the amount of support from other sources. Additional support (up to $1000) is available for professional travel and other research expenses. The Center will also assist with Fellows' travel expenses to and from Washington.
HAGLEY MUSEUM AND LIBRARY
>HAGLEY/WINTERTHUR FELLOWSHIPS IN ARTS & INDUSTRIES
DUE: DEC 1
WRITE: Hagley Museum and Library P.O. Box 3630 Wilmington, DE 19807
WEB: http://www.hagley.lib.de.us/grants.html
E-MAIL: info@hagley.org
PHONE: 302/658-2400
FAX: 302/655-3188
A cooperative program of short- to medium-term research fellowships for scholars interested in the historical and cultural relationships between economic life and the arts, including design architecture, crafts, and the fine arts. Fellows receive a stipend, make use of the rich research collections of both Winterthur Museum, Gardens and Library (www.winterthur.org) and the Hagley Museum and Library.
ELIGIBILITY: These fellowships are intended to support serious scholarly work. They are available to both degree candidates and senior scholars, as well as applicants without advanced degrees. Applications are welcome from scholars and writers working independently as well as college and university teachers, librarians, archivists, museum curators, and scholars from fields other than the humanities. As much as possible, recipients should be prepared to devote their full time to the fellowship for the duration of their appointment. As centers for advanced study in the humanities, Hagley and Winterthur are focal points for a community of scholars. Fellows are expected to participate in seminars which meet at both institutions, as well as attend noontime colloquia, lectures, and other public programs offered during their research stay. Low cost accommodations may be available at both institutions.
FUNDING: Stipends are for a minimum of one month and a maximum of six months at no more than $1,400 per month.
HUDSON RIVER FOUNDATION
>HUDSON RIVER IMPROVEMENT FUND
DUE: OCT 23
WRITE: Hudson River Foundation 17 Battery Place, Suite 915 New York, NY 10004
WEB: http://www.hudsonriver.org/hrif/
E-MAIL: info@hudsonriver.org
PHONE: 212/483-7667
FAX: 212/924-8325 In the fall of 1985, the Hudson River Foundation received $1.5 million from the State of New York to create the Hudson River Improvement Fund. Originally this money was paid to the state to settle litigation concerning the out-of-state export of Hudson River water by oil tankers. Through the combined efforts of Hudson River environmental organizations, including Scenic Hudson, the Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, the Hudson River Fishermen's Association (now Riverkeeper) and the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the Improvement Fund was created to fund projects that promote the enhancement of public use and enjoyment of the natural, scenic and cultural resources of the Hudson River and its shores. The emphasis is on physical projects that require capital construction, development or improvement.
ELIGIBILITY: An applicant must be either a tax-exempt organization which qualifies under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code or a governmental body, i.e., a federal, state or local entity or a subdivision thereof.
FUNDING: Approximately $100,000 will be awarded in 2006. Requests for funding will undoubtedly be far greater than the funds available. Applicants are therefore encouraged to seek matching funds and provide in-kind services whenever possible. The typical grant awarded by the Hudson River Improvement Fund is under $10,000.
INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED STUDY
>SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES POSTDOCTORALS
DUE: DEC 1
WRITE: Institute for Advanced Study Olden Lane Princeton, NJ 08540
WEB: http://www.sns.ias.edu/
E-MAIL: michelle@ias.edu
PHONE: 609/734-8119
The School of Natural Sciences includes seven permanent faculty and approximately fifty postdoctoral men and women working full time on frontier topics in astrophysics, theoretical biology, mathematical physics, particle physics, quantum theory, string theory, and classical and quantum gravity. The largest areas of current activity are in astrophysics and in mathematical physics and string theory. Members of the Institute are free to work on any problems in which they are interested. In any given year, some of the members will collaborate with each other, with relevant Institute faculty members, with members of the physics and astronomy faculties at Princeton University, or with scientists at other institutions. The research in mathematical physics and string theory benefits from a strong synergistic activity involving the School of Mathematics and the School of Natural Science. The Institute programs in physics and astronomy are closely integrated with the corresponding activities at Princeton University via joint seminars and lunches, as well as frequent informal contacts. Postdoctoral members are typically appointed for three years. For a few members of exceptional promise and scientific maturity, longer term (five year) memberships are available. A small number of senior scientists can usually be accommodated on sabbatical leave.
INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH & EXCHANGES BOARD
>INDIVIDUAL ADVANCED RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM
DUE: NOV 15
WRITE: International Research & Exchanges Board 2121 K Street, NW Suite 700 Washington, DC 20037
WEB: http://www.irex.org/programs/iaro/index.asp
E-MAIL: iaro@irex.org
PHONE: 202/628-8188
FAX: 202/628-8189
IREX's IARO program seeks to attract, select, and support in-depth field research by US students, scholars and experts in policy-relevant subject areas related to Southeast Europe and Eurasia, as well as to disseminate knowledge about these regions to a wide network of constituents in the United States and abroad. The IARO Program provides fellows with the means and support necessary to conduct in-country research on contemporary political, economic, historical, or cultural developments relevant to US foreign policy. The IARO Program plays a vital role in supporting the emergence of a dedicated and knowledgeable cadre of US scholars and experts who can enrich the US understanding of developments in Southeast Europe and Eurasia.
ELIGIBILITY: Grants will be awarded in EACH of the four categories: (1) Master's Student IARO - must be enrolled in a Master's program during the grant period - grant duration: one to three months; (2) Predoctoral Student IARO - must be enrolled in a PhD program during the grant period - grant duration: two to nine months; (3) Professional IARO - must have one of the following degrees (MA, MS, MFA, MBA, MPA, MLIS, MPH, JD, MD) and must not currently be enrolled as a student - grant duration: two to nine months; (4) Postdoctoral Scholar IARO - must hold a PhD by the application deadline - grant duration: two to nine months. Eligible countries of research focus: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Romania, Russia, Serbia and Montenegro, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
FUNDING: (a) International coach class round-trip transportation from the United States to the host country(ies) for the period of grant awarded; (b) A monthly allowance for housing and living expenses, based on IREX's pre-established country-specific rates (IREX will determine your housing amount at the time of your grant award, based on your city(ies) of placement); (c) Travel visas: IREX will pay for and assist with fellows' visas for travel related to the fellowship. Arrangement and costs associated with visas for dependents are the fellow's responsibility; (d) Emergency evacuation insurance. IREX does not provide health insurance.
SAMUEL H. KRESS FOUNDATION
>THE PRACTICE OF ART HISTORY AND CONSERVATION
DUE: anytime
WRITE: Lisa M. Ackerman, Vice President Samuel H. Kress Foundation 174 E. 80th Street New York, NY 10021
WEB: http://www.kressfoundation.org/conserve.html
E-MAIL: lisa@kressfoundation.org
PHONE: 212/861-4993
FAX: 212/628-3146
To improve and refine the practice of art history and conservation, the Kress Foundation offers grants that develop and utilize the skills and experience of trained professionals. Emphasis is placed on two program areas: (1) ESSENTIAL RESOURCES - Grants that support the means by which specialized knowledge is created and disseminated, including publications, archives, photography, documentation, databases, catalogues, technical and scientific studies and other materials that relate to art historical research and art conservation. (2) SHARING EXPERTISE - Grants for activities that permit art historians and conservators to share their expertise through international exchanges, professional meetings, conferences, symposia, consultations, the presentation of research, and other structured events.
MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES RESEARCH INSTITUTE
>POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
DUE: DEC 15
WRITE: Mathematical Sciences Research Institute 17 Gauss Way Berkeley, CA 94720-5070
WEB: http://www.msri.org/propapps/applications/application_material
E-MAIL: applications@msri.org
PHONE: 510/642-0143
FAX: 510/642-8609
These awards provide support for five months for the one-semester programs, and ten months for the full year program. If appropriate, offers may be made for the entire year. The "Statement of Purpose" is a critical document which must state clearly and specifically the relationship between the applicant's interests and the scientific objectives of the program. A generic "Plans for Future Research" will not suffice. MSRI expects semester Postdoctoral Fellows to be in residence for five months, and full-year Fellows for ten months. The application must address these issues: the scientific basis of a postdoctoral fellowship at MSRI; the duration of the fellowship sought, and what other support is anticipated for the year. MSRI may make several fellowship/intern awards together with Microsoft Research; these may be full-year awards. Applicants interested in these particular positions must so indicate, and discuss their own scientific interests in this context.
ELIGIBILITY: Postdoctoral Fellowships are intended for mathematicians with Ph.D.s awarded in 2002 or later. Some preference will be given to U.S. applicants. Preference is given to candidates applying to participate in a particular topical program, or candidates with some other specific scientific interest in being at MSRI.
FUNDING: The fellowship stipend is $4,000 per month for the coming academic year, with an award for round-trip travel. Some awards may be made in non-programmatic areas, so applicants from candidates in all fields are welcome.
NATIONAL ACADEMY OF EDUCATION
>SPENCER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
DUE: NOV 10
WRITE: National Academy of Education 500 Fifth Street NW #1049 Washington, DC 20001
WEB: http://www.naeducation.org/NAEd_Spencer_Postdoctoral_Fellowship.html
E-MAIL: info@naeducation.org
PHONE: 202/334-2341
The National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports early career scholars working in critical areas of education research. This nonresidential postdoctoral fellowship funds proposals that make significant scholarly contributions to the field of education. The program also develops the careers of its recipients through professional development activities involving National Academy of Education members.
ELIGIBILITY: Applicants must have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2001, and December 31, 2006. Non-US citizens are welcome to apply.
FUNDING: Fellows will receive $55,000 for one academic year of research, or $27,500 for each of two contiguous years, working half-time. Fellowships must begin during the 2007-2008 academic year. Up to twenty postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded in 2007.
SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE
>SCHOLARS-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM
DUE: DEC 1
WRITE: Scholars-in-Residence Program Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, NY Public Library 515 Malcolm X Boulevard New York, NY 10037-1801
WEB: http://www.nypl.org/research/sc/scholars/index.html
PHONE: 212/491-2200
The Schomburg Center residency program assists scholars and professionals whose research on the black experience can benefit from extended access to the Center's resources. Fellowships funded by the Center will allow recipients to spend six months or a year in residence with access to resources at the Schomburg Center and other research units of The New York Public Library. The Scholars-in-Residence Program is designed to (1) encourage research and writing on the history, literature, and cultures of the peoples of Africa and the African diaspora, (2) to promote and facilitate interaction among the participants including fellows funded by other sources, and (3) to facilitate the dissemination of the researchers' findings through lectures, publications, and the ongoing Schomburg Center Colloquium and Seminar Series.
ELIGIBILITY: The Fellowship Program is open to scholars studying the history, literature, and culture of peoples of African descent from a humanistic perspective and to professionals in fields related to the Schomburg Center's collections and program activities. Projects in the social sciences, science and technology, psychology, education, and religion are eligible if they utilize a humanistic approach and contribute to humanistic knowledge.
FUNDING: Fellowships are awarded for continuous periods of six or twelve months at the Schomburg Center with maximum stipends of $25,000 for six months and $50,000 for twelve months. Fellows must devote full time to their research projects.
SPENCER FOUNDATION
>RESEARCH GRANTS
DUE: anytime
WRITE: Research Grants The Spencer Foundation 625 North Michigan Ave. Suite 1600 Chicago, IL 60611
WEB: http://www.spencer.org/programs/grants/research_grants.htm
E-MAIL: abrinkman@spencer.org
PHONE: 312/274-6511
The Spencer Foundation provides funding for investigations that promise to yield new knowledge about education in the United States or abroad. The Foundation funds research grants that range in size from smaller grants that can be completed within a year, to larger, multi-year endeavors. Whereas in the past the Foundation had two distinct research grant programs based on budget size, these have now been reorganized around the current areas of interest: (a) The Relation between Education and Social Opportunity; (b) Organizational Learning in Schools, School Systems, and Higher Education Institutions; (c) Teaching, Learning, and Instructional Resources; and (d) Purposes and Values of Education.
ELIGIBILITY: Principal Investigators applying for a Research Grant must be affiliated with a school district, a college or university, a research facility, or a cultural institution. The Foundation accepts proposals from institutions and/or researchers from the U.S. and internationally. Researchers must also have an earned doctorate in an academic discipline or professional field or appropriate experience in an education-related profession.
FUNDING: Research grants can range from less than $5,000 to slightly more than $400,000.
SOCIETY FOR RESEARCH IN CHILD DEVELOPMENT
>POLICY FELLOWSHIPS
DUE: DEC 15
WRITE: Director SRCD Office for Policy & Communications 750 First Street, NE Washington, DC 20002-4242
WEB: http://www.srcd.org/policyfellowships.html
E-MAIL: abrowning@srcd.org
PHONE: 202/336-5926
SRCD is seeking applications for the upcoming Policy Fellowships for a 2006-2007 term. There are currently two types of Fellowships: Congressional and Executive Branch. Both Fellowships provide exciting opportunities for researchers to come to Washington, DC and use developmental science outside of the academic setting to inform public policy. The goals of the fellowships are: (1) to contribute to the effective use of scientific knowledge about child development in the formation of public policy ; (2) to educate the scientific community about the development of public policy; and (3) to establish a more effective liaison between developmental scientists and the Federal policy-making mechanisms.
ELIGIBILITY: These fellowships are open to doctoral scientists from any discipline relevant to child development, and both early and mid-career professionals are encouraged to apply.
WITTER BYNNER FOUNDATION FOR POETRY, INC.
>GRANTS
DUE: DEC 1, letter of intent
WRITE: Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry P.O. Box 10169 Santa Fe, NM 87504
WEB: http://www.bynnerfoundation.org/
E-MAIL: info@bynnerfoundation.org
PHONE: 505/988-3251
FAX: 505/986-8222
Through a bequest from Witter Bynner in 1972, The Witter Bynner Foundation for Poetry perpetuates the art of poetry. The foundation promotes poetry in American culture and encourages grant proposals that expand awareness of the positive effects of poetry on society.
ELIGIBILITY: Grant support is provided to non-profit, tax exempt organizations. FUNDING: Organizations may apply for grant support from $1,000 to $10,000 for a maximum of three years. The foundation does not support indirect costs for grant administration, endowment funds, capital improvements, or general operating expenses.
