OSP FO 08-265: NIH/ NIMH - Functioning of People with Mental Disorders (R01)
October 5, February 5, June 5, annually until September, 2011

OSP FO 08-255: NSF - Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships and Supporting Activities
Research Starter Grants: (Submission Window) October 1, 2008 - March 1, 2009
Minority Postdoctoral Research Fellowships and Supporting Activities: November 3, 2008
Graduate Student Travel: Awards must be received no later than 3 months prior to the proposed travel.

OSP FO 08-253: DHHS/NIH/NHGRI- Revolutionary Genome Sequencing Technologies – The $1000 Genome (R01)
Letter of Intent (optional): September 22, 2008
Application: October 22, 2008

OSP FO 08-252: DHHS/NIH- Reducing Risk Behaviors by Promoting Positive Youth Development (R01)
October 5, February 5, June 5, annually until September, 2011.

OSP FO 08-251: DHHS/NIH- Exceptional, Unconventional Research Enabling Knowledge Acceleration (EUREKA) (R01)
Letters of Intent (optional): September 29, 2008
Application Receipt Date: October 28, 2008

OSP FYI 08-250: DHHS/NIH - FYI: Web-based Tutorial on Financial Conflict of Interest Requirements for All NIH-Supported Institutions

OSP FO 08-249: NSF/ MPS - Proactive Recruitment in Introductory Science and Mathematics (PRISM)
February 16, 2009

OSP FO 08-246: NSF/ EHR- Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP)
Interdisciplinary Fields of Study: November 3, 2008
Mathematical Sciences and Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering: November 5, 2008
Social Sciences, Psychology, and Geosciences: November 6, 2008
Life Sciences: November 7, 2008
Engineering: November 10, 2008
Chemistry, Physics, and Astronomy: November 12, 2008
Please see the complete program guidelines for additional relevant deadlines.

OSP FO 08-243: NSF/BIO - Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in Biology (PRFB)
November 3, 2008

OSP FO 08-241: DHHS/NIH - Methodology and Measurement in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R01)
Letters of Intent (optional): September 5, January 5, May 5, annually Applications: October 5, February 5, June 5, annually until September 8, 2011

OSP FO 08-240: DHHS/NIH/NIA - Neural and Behavioral Profiles of Cognitive Aging (R01)
Letters of Intent (optional): October 3, 2008
Proposal submission: November 3, 2008

OSP FO 08-235: NSF/NIH - Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience (CRCNS) -- Innovative Approaches to Science and Engineering Research on Brain Function
October 30, 2008

OSP FO 08-232: DHHS/NIH - Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry into Biomedical and Behavioral Research Careers
open

OSP FO 08-230: DHHS/NIH - Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research
open

OSP FO 08-222: DHHS/NIH - Interventions to Remediate Age-related Cognitive Decline (R01)
Letters of Intent (optional): October 3, 2008
Application Deadline: November 3, 2008

OSP FO 08-220: American Cancer Society - American Cancer Society Postdoctoral Fellowship
October 15, 2008 and April 1, 2009

OSP FO 08-218: American Cancer Society - Research Scholar Grants
October 15, 2008 and April 1, 2009

OSP FO 08-215: NSF/NIH - Joint DMS/NIGMS Initiative to Support Research in the Area of Mathematical Biology
October 1, 2008

OSP FO 08-213: DHHS/NIH - Development of New Technologies Needed for Studying the Human Microbiome (R01 & R21)
Letters of Intent (optional): September 2, 2008
Proposal submission: October 2, 2008

OSP FO 08-211: DHHS/NIH - Research on Causal Factors and Interventions that Promote and Support the Careers of Women in Biomedical and Behavioral Science and Engineering (R01)
Letters of Intent (optional): September 21, 2008
Proposal submission: October 22, 2008

OSP FO 08-210: DHHS/NIH/NIA - Social Neuroscience of Aging (R01)
Letters of Intent (optional): September 30, 2008
Proposal submission: October 31, 2008

OSP FO 08-208: DHHS/NIH - National Technology Centers for Networks and Pathways
Letter of Intent (optional): September 28, 2008
Full Application: October 28, 2008

OSP FO 08-207: The Hartwell Foundation - Individual Biomedical Research Awards
BU Internal Deadline: September 19, 2008
Nomination Deadline: November 17, 2008

OSP FO 08-201: DHHS/NIH/NIMH - Silvio O. Conte Centers for Basic and Translational Mental Health Research (P50)
Letters of Intent (optional): August 25, 2008; August 25, 2009; August 25, 2010

OSP FO 08-199: Burroughs Wellcome Fund - Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease
B.U. Internal Deadline: September 17, 2008
Nomination Deadline: November 3, 2008, 4:00pm

OSP FO 08-197: DHHS/NIH/NIA - Centers on the Demography and Economics of Aging (P30)
Letters of Intent (optional): September 30, 2008  
Application:  October 30, 2008   Applications: September 23, 2008; September 23, 2009; September 23, 2010

OSP FO 08-185: NSF - Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Supplements and Sites
Deadline for REU Site proposals, except those to the Antarctic Program: August 18, 2008
Deadline for REU Site proposals to the Antarctic Program: June 5, 2009
Deadline for REU Supplement requests: Varies with the research program. Contact the
cognizant program officer for the award or proposal that would be supplemented.

OSP FYI 08-182: DHHS/NIH - FYI: NIH Policy on Submission of Additional Grant Application Materials

OSP FO 08-179: DHHS/NIH/NIGMS - NIGMS National Centers for Systems Biology (P50)
Letter of Intent (optional): September 24, 2008
Proposal Due Date: October 24, 2008

OSP FO 08-177: DHHS/NIH - Centers for Innovation in Membrane Protein Production
Letter of Intent (optional): September 21, 2008
Application Deadline: October 21, 2008

OSP FO 08-176: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society - Career Development Program
Letter of Intent (required): September 15, 2008, 3pm Eastern time
Application: October 1, 2008, 3pm Eastern time

OSP FO 08-174: NSF - International Research Fellowship Program (IRFP)
September 9, 2008

OSP FO 08-173: The Chicago Community Trust - 2008 Searle Scholars
Boston University Internal Deadline: August 8, 2008
Foundation Deadline: September 26, 2008

OSP FO 08-171: Department of Education/OSERS/NIDRR - Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs)--Classification and Measurement of Medical Rehabilitation Interventions
August 1, 2008

OSP FO 08-163: DHHS/NIH - Functional Characterization of Genetic Variants and Interactions: The Genes, Environment, and Health Initiative - Study Investigators (R21)
Letters of Intent (optional): September 17, 2008
Proposal submission: October 17, 2008

OSP FO 08-159: NSF/SBE/OISE - International Research and Education: Planning Visits and Workshops
Planning visits: may be submitted at any time
Workshops: September 20, 2008; February 20, 2009; May 20, 2009

OSP FO 08-157: NSF: Developing Global Scientists and Engineers
International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) proposals: September 15, annually for activities for the subsequent summer and February 15, annually for activities at other times.
Doctoral Dissertation Enhancement Project (DDEP) proposals may be submitted at any time.

OSP FO 08-152: STATE/BEC/CIES - Fulbright Scholar and Lecturing Awards 2009-2010
Fulbright Distinguished Chair Awards: August 1, 2008
Fulbright Traditional Lecturing and Research Grants Worldwide: August 1, 2008
Fulbright German Studies Seminar: November 1, 2008
Fulbright International Educational Administrators Seminar Program : November 1, 2008; for Korea and Japan; February 1, 2009 for Germany
Fulbright Senior Specialists Program: Rolling Deadline

OSP FO 08-151: The Medical Foundation - Smith Family Awards for Excellence in Biomedical Research
BU Internal Deadline: July 11, 2008
Application Deadline: September 11, 2008 at 12:00pm

OSP FO 08-150: Dept. of Education/OSERS - Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities—Family Center on Technology and Disability
July 2, 2008

OSP FO 08-149: Dept. of Education/NIDRR - Disability Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRPs) -- Center on Knowledge Translation for Technology Transfer
July 29, 2008

OSP FO 08-147: DOD/ARO/ONR/AFOSR - Defense University Research Instrumentation Program (DURIP)
August 26, 2008

OSP FO 08-145: American Lung Assocation - Research Grants and Awards Program
September 5, 2008

OSP FO 08-144: NSF/BIO - Instrument Development for Biological Research (IDBR)
Target Date: September 5, 2008

OSP FO 08-140: DHHS/NIH/NIGMS/NCMHD - Bridges to the Doctorate Program (R25)
BU Internal Deadlines: August 1, 2008 and November 7, 2008
Application Deadlines: September 18, 2008 and January 20, 2009

OSP FO 08-130: Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation - Beckman Young Investigator Program
BU Internal Deadline: August 4, 2008
Foundation Deadline: October 1, 2008

OSP FO 08-128: The Canadian Embassy - Canadian Studies Grant Programs 2008-9
Research Grant Program - September 30, 2008
Doctoral Student Research Award - October 31, 2008
Faculty Enrichment (Course Development) Program - October 31, 2008
Conference Grant Program - June 30, 2008
Program Enhancement Grant - June 15, 2008
Outreach Grant Program - June 30, 2008

OSP FO 08-126: DHHS/NIH - NIH Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings (Parent R13/U13)
August 12, December 12, and April 12 until May 8, 2011

OSP FO 08-122: American Heart Association - National Research Award Programs
July 1, 2008

OSP FO 08-120: DHHS/NIH/NCI/NIA/NIAAA/NCCAM - Academic Career Award
June 12, October 12, and February 12 until May 2011

OSP FO 08-086: DHHS/NIH/NIBIB/HHMI - NIBIB Interfaces Initiative for Interdisciplinary Graduate Research Training (T32)
BU internal deadline: May 8, 2008
Letter of Intent (optional): May 19, 2008
Full Proposal: June 17, 2008

OSP FO 08-085: DHHS/NIH/NINDS - NINDS Institutional Center Core Grants to Support Neuroscience Research (P30)
Internal BU Deadlines: May 8; August 7; December 8
Agency Deadlines: May 25; September 25; January 25 until 2011

OSP FO 08-080: The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation - Grand Challenges Explorations Initiative
Registration: May 15, 2008
Submission: May 30, 2008

OSP FO 08-073: Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) - HHMI Early Career Scientist Competition
Intent to Apply (required): April 30, 2008 (2:00pm)
Application: June 10, 2008 (2:00 pm)

OSP FYI 08-067: DHHS/NIH/OER - FYI: New On-Line Tutorial for Protecting Human Research Participants (PHRP)

OSP FO 08-038: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation - Investigator Awards in Health Policy Research
Letters of Intent (required): March 26, 2008
Full Proposals (by invitation only): July 29, 2008

OSP FYI 08-032: DHHS/NIH - FYI: Salary Limitation on Grants, Cooperative Agreements, and Contracts

OSP FYI 08-031: DHHS/NIH - FYI: NIH Fiscal Policy for Grant Awards – FY 2008

OSP FYI 08-026: DHHS/NIH - FYI: Revised Policy on Enhancing Public Access to Archived Publications Resulting from NIH-Funded Research

OSP FYI 08-022: DHHS/NIH - FYI: Appendices to Paper PHS 398 Applications to be Submitted on CD

OSP FYI 08-020: DHHS/NIH - FYI: Revised Paper Forms Now Available

OSP FO 07-336: Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation/Cancer Research Fund - Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for Basic and Physician Scientists
March 17, 2008; August 15, 2008

OSP FO 07-196: DHHS/NIH - Data Ontologies for Biomedical Research (R01)
Letters of Intent (optional): December 18, 2007; August 18, 2008; December 22, 2009; and August 21, 2009
Proposal submission: January 18, 2008; September 18, 2008; January 21, 2009; and September 21, 2009

OSP FO 07-176: DHHS/NIH/NIDCD - Outcomes in Children with Mild to Severe Hearing Loss (R01)
October 5, 2007; February 5, 2007; June 5, 2007 until July 6, 2010

OSP FO 07-175: DHHS/NIH/NIDCD - Young Children with Mild to Severe Hearing Loss (R01)
October 5, 2007; February 5, 2007; June 5, 2007 until July 6, 2010

OSP FO 07-087: NSF - FYI: Publication of New Grant Proposal Guide (GPG 07-140)

OSP FO 07-031: DHHS/NIH/NCI -Information Technologies and the Internet in Health Services and Intervention Delivery (R01)
June 5; October 5; and February 5 until January 3, 2010.

OSP FO 07-027: DHHS/NIH - Research on Social Work Practice and Concepts in Health (R01)
June 5; October 5; and February 5 until February 1, 2009.

OSP FO 07-013: DHHS/NIH/NIDCD - Hearing Impairment and Other Communication Disorders Associated with HIV/AIDS (RO1)
June 5, October 5, and February 5 until January 3, 2009.

OSP FO 06-313: DHHS/NIH - Innovations in Biomedical Computational Science and Technology Initiative (STTR)
February 9, 2007; May 24, 2007; September 24, 2007; January 24, 2008; May 24, 2008; September 24, 2008; and January 24, 2009.

OSP FO 06-281: DHHS/NIH - Required Submission through Grants.gov for Research Project Grants (R01)

OSP FO 06-162: DHHS/NIH/NIMH/NIDA - Building Translational Research in Integrative Behavioral Science (R01)
October 1; February 1; June 1 until May 2, 2009

OSP FO 06-139: DHHS/NIH - Pathways to Independence Award
October 1, February 1, June 1 annually until March 2009

OSP FO 06-116: DHHS/NIH/NIA - Behavioral and Social Research on Disasters and Health
October 1, February 1, and June 1 until September, 2009

OSP FO 06-085: DHHS/NIH - NIH No Longer Requires PI Signature on Paper Applications or PI Verification of Electronic Applications

OSP FO 06-049: DHHS/NIH - FYI: Small Research Grants (R03) and Exploratory/Developmental Grants (R21) -- Required Submission through Grants.gov

OSP FO 05-307: DHHS/NIH/ - FYI: Pilot Study to Shorten Review Cycle for New Investigator R01 Application

OSP FO 05-050 DHHS/NIH - Policy on Enhancing Public Access to Archived Publications Resulting from NIH-Funded Research

OSP FO 05-041: DHHS/NIH - FYI: NIH Policy on Late Submission of Grant Applications

OSP FO 05-024: AHRQ - Special Emphasis Notice: Research Priorities for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality

OSP FO 04-456: DHHS/NIH - FYI: NIH New Investigators Website

OSP FO 04-431: NSF - FYI: Clarification of Broader Impacts for Grant Solicitations

OSP FO 04-423: NDHHS/NIH - FYI: Revised Policy on Change in Direct Cost Limitations on Solicited Applications that Include Consortium/Contractual Facilities and Administrative Costs

OSP FO 04-398: DHHS/NIH - FYI: NIH Announces Updated Criteria for Evaluating Research Grant Applications

OSP FO 04-332 -- DHHS/NIH- FYI Enhanced Public Access to Research Information

OSP FO 04-331 -- DHHS/NIH - FYI NIH Announces New Address for Centralized Receipt of Progress Reports

OSP FO 04-192 --NIH - Change in Direct Cost Limitations on Solicited Applications

OSP FO 03-49 --DHHS/NIH/AHRQ - AHRQ Policy on the Inclusion of Priority Populations in Research

OSP FO 03-47 --DHHS/NIH/AHRQ - AHRQ Independent Scientist (K02) and Mentored Clinical Scientist (K08) Applications Require Detailed Budget Information

OSP FO 03-46 --DHHS/NIH - Resubmission of Unpaid RFA Applications and Resubmission of Applications with a Changed Grant Activity Mechanism

OSP FO 03-32 --DHHS/NIH - FYI - Reminder to Applicants About Requirements to Submit Complete and Up-to-Date Other Support Information

OSP FO 02-371 --DHHS/NIH - FYI - Transition to Electronic Format for Notification of Non-Competing Grants Progress Reports

OSP FO 02-369--DHHS/NIH -FYI- PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals Clarification Regarding Use of Carbon Dioxide for Euthanasia of Small Laboratory Animals

OSP FO 02-277 --DHHS/NIH/OBA - Compliance with the NIH Guidelines for Research Involving Recombinant DNA Molecules

OSP FO 02-265 --DHHS/NIH/NIMH - Availability of Data and Biomaterials for Genetics Research on Autism

OSP FO 02-223 --DHHS/NIH/NICHD - FYI - NICHD Institutional Training Grant Policies

OSP FO 02-222 --DHHS/NIH - FYI - Guidance for Investigators and Institutional Review Boards Regarding Research Involving Human Embryonic Stem Cells, Germ Cells and Stem Cell-Derived Test Articles

OSP FO 02-218 --DHHS/NIH - FYI - Revised PHS 2271 Statement of Appointment Form Now Available

OSP FO 02-159 --DHHS/NIH - FYI - Second Edition of ARENA/OLAW Institutional Care and Use Committee Guidebook Issued

OSP FO 02-151 --DHHS/NIH/NINDS - FYI - NINDS Policy Update for Career (K) Awards

OSP FO 02-121 --DHHS/NIH/NICHD - FYI - National Institute of Child Health and Human Development Plans

OSP FO 02-104 --NASA/OSS - Special Instructions for Communications by Mail to the OSS at NASA Headquarters

OSP FO 02-01 --DHHS/NIH -FYI- Federal Funding of Research on Existing Human Stem Cells and Establishment of NIH Human Embryonic Stem Cell Registry