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American Association for the Advancement of Science: GrantsNet

A comprehensive database of fellowships, grants and other sources of support for young biomedical scientists. The database is managed by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in conjunction with the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.

Dan David Prize

The Dan David Prize annually awards 3 prizes of US$ 1 million each for achievements having an outstanding scientific, technological, cultural or social impact on our world. Each year fields are chosen within the three Time Dimensions — Past, Present and Future. The laureates for a given year are chosen from these fields.The fields for the 2004 prizes are:

  • Past: Cities: Historical Legacy
  • Present: Leadership: Changing our World
  • Future: Brain Sciences

The Dan David Prize is unique in its flexible definition of dynamically changing fields of human knowledge and in its process of fostering the next generation of scholars. The laureates annually donate 20 scholarships of $15,000 each to outstanding doctoral students throughout the world, in the chosen fields. Further information and application forms at: http://www.dandavidprize.org.

Deadline for 2004 awards was October 15, 2003.

Supreme Court Fellows Program

For the past 30 years, the Supreme Court Fellows Program has enabled exceptionally talented people to contribute to the work of the Supreme Court of the United States, the Federal Judicial Center, the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, and more recently the United States Sentencing Commission. Founded by Chief Justice Warren Burger in 1973, the program provides fellows an opportunity to study firsthand both the administrative machinery of the federal judiciary and the dynamics of interbranch relations.
The Supreme Court Fellows Program seeks outstanding individuals from diverse professions and academic backgrounds, including law, the social and behavioral sciences, public and business administration, systems research and analysis, communications, and the humanities.

Work assignments and projects reflect the needs of the judiciary and the interests and capabilities of the fellows. Fellows gain insight into the contemporary policy issues facing the judiciary as well as an appreciation of the nature of judicial administration. Individuals best able to maximize the resources of the Supreme Court Fellows Program are those with initiative, poise, and adaptability.
The Supreme Court Fellows Program is administered by the Office of the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Justice in cooperation with the Federal Judicial Center, the Administrative Office of the United States Courts, the United States Sentencing Commission and the Supreme Court Historical Society.

Applications for the 2005-06 academic year are due early November, 2004. For an application and further information see http://www.fellows.supremecourtus.gov/about.html.


American Research Institute in Turkey Fellowship Programs

ARIT directly supports and administers programs of fellowships for scholarly research and for language study in Turkey for U.S. –based scholars and graduate students.  ARIT Fellows come from all regions of the country and represent many fields of the humanities and social sciences.  ARIT fellowships support individual research projects in ancient, historical, and modern times in all fields of the humanities and social sciences, that must be carried out in Turkey. For a complete list of fellowships and further information please see http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/ARIT/FellowshipPrograms.htm.

Please note: ARIT National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships for Research in Turkey for the 2005-06 academic year are due in November 2004.

TransCoop Program: Alexander von Humbolt Foundation:
Transatlantic Cooperation in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Law, and Economics

The TransCoop Program provides funds for collaborative research between German, U.S. and/or Canadian scholars in the humanities, social sciences, law, and economics. The funding is supplied by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Scholars from universities and research institutions in Germany, the USA, and Canada may apply. The foundation gives priority to new research collaborations. Applications from the natural sciences, including engineering and the life sciences, may be considered if the research topic has a plausible link to the humanities and social sciences.

Awards are up to EUR 45,000 for a period of up to three years. For application materials and information, see: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/stip_aus/transcoop.htm.

Visiting Scholars Center, American Academy of Arts and Sciences

The Visiting Scholars Center accepts proposals from post-doctoral fellows and junior faculty releated to one of the Academy's core areas of research. Areas of interest include science and global security; social policy and American institutions; and education; humanities and culture; and education.

Further information is available at the Academy's website, www.amacad.org.

Fulbright Scholars Program

The U.S. government's flagship program for international educational exchange, the Fulbright Scholars Program funds lecturing and research opportunities in 140 countries. Download the powerpoint presentation for information on the program and how to apply. Further information can be found on the website for CIES (Council for International Exchange of Scholars) which administers the Fulbright Scholars Program.

The University Fulbright Committee offers Boston University faculty members the opportunity to have former Fulbright Scholars review and comment on drafts of Fulbright applications. Boston University faculty members who are interested in availing themselves of this service should submit a complete draft of their Fulbright application to the Office of the Provost, One Sherborn Street, Boston, MA 02215 at least one month prior to the relevant Fulbright deadline.

Fulbright-Hays Doctoral Dissertation Research Abroad Program

Provides grants to colleges and universities to fund individual doctoral students to conduct research in other countries in modern foreign languages and area studies for periods of 6 to 12 months. Proposals focusing on Western Europe are not eligible.

California State University Forgivable Loan Program

CSU offers a Forgivable Loan/Doctoral Incentive Program. It provides financial assistance to graduate students interested in a teaching career at a CSU campus. Twenty percent of the total amount of the loan is forgiven for each year of full-time postdoctoral teaching at CSU. Applications are available in CAS, Room 115.

Council of American Overseas Research Centers

Council of American Overseas Research Centers is open to US doctoral candidates and scholars who have already earned their Ph.D. in fields in the humanities, social sciences or allied natural sciences and wish to conduct research of regional significance. Fellowships require scholars to conduct research in more than one country. The program is funded by the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs.

Ford Foundation Predoctoral and Dissertation Fellowships for Minorities

The Ford Foundation offers doctoral fellowships to members of six underrepresented minority groups and provides them with an opportunity to engage in advanced study leading to the Ph.D. or the Sc.D.  Supported fields of study are behavioral science (psychology), literature, languages, history, philosophy, religion, social sciences, life sciences, chemistry, earth sciences, physics and astronomy, engineering, mathematics, and computer science.  Please see the complete program guidelines for a specific list of supported subdisciplines.

The Japan Foundation

The Japan Foundation is nonprofit organization whose objective is to promote international cultural exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and other countries, is now offering 2002-2003 fellowship opportunities.

The Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship

Established three years ago to honor the optical-design work of the late Michael Kidger, the Michael Kidger Memorial Scholarship is accepting applications for this year's award. Applications should be submitted by April 1, 2002; more information is available at www.kidger.com or www.spie.org. Candidates must be studying optical design and with a demonstrated interest in pursuing work in this field.

National Aeronautical and Space Administration (NASA) Graduate Student Researchers Program

The NASA Graduate Student Researchers Program awards fellowships for graduate study leading to research-based masters or doctoral degrees in the fields of science, mathematics, and engineering. Other research opportunities are available through NASA.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Intramural Research Opportunities includes various research and training opportunities at the NIH for postbaccalaureate, graduate, medical and dental students.

Extramural Research Grants
support external research and training opportunities for postbaccalaureate, graduate, medical and dental students.

Extramural Research Training
support a variety of postbaccalaureate research training and career development opportunities.

Research Supplements for Underrepresented Minorities
award supplemental support for research training and development to minority graduate and postdoctoral students as well as young investigators in the biomedical or behavioral sciences.

Research Supplements for Individuals with Disabilities
award supplemental support for research training and development to disabled graduate and postdoctoral students as well as young investigators in the biomedical or behavioral sciences.

National Research Council Research Associateship Programs

These programs provide doctorate level scientists and engineers in the early or late stages of their careers the opportunity to bring their special knowledge and research excellence to work in research areas of interest to the researcher, the host laboratory and the Research Centers.

National Science Foundation (NSF) Funding Opportunities

National Science Foundation offers many funding opportunities for research and education in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology.

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans

The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships provide opportunities for generations of new Americans to excel in their chosen field and follow the American dream. To qualify, applicants must be resident aliens, naturalized citizens, or have two parents who are naturalized as of the date of the application. In addition, applicants must be seniors in college, hold a bachelor's degree or presently enrolled in a graduate program.

Spencer Foundation Grants

The Spencer Foundation grants dissertation fellowships for research related to education. Through the Foundation's Dissertation Fellowship Program, approximately 35 nonrenewable fellowships of $20,000 are awarded each year. The program seeks to encourage a new generation of scholars from a wide range of disciplines and professional fields to undertake research relevant to education. The Foundation believes that insights from many research traditions can contribute to an understanding of education as a fundamental human endeavor and advance our ability to address significant current issues in education. The program supports individuals whose dissertations show potential for bringing fresh and constructive perspectives to the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education anywhere in the world.

The National Research Council's Postdoctoral and Senior Research Associateship Programs

The National Research Council offers research associateship programs include areas in science, engineering and medicine.

Sigma Xi Grants-in-Aid of Research

These grants support and encourage the research initiatives of young investigators in all scientific areas. The grants are open to both undergraduate and graduate students.

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