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PROJECT FUNDING
Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria, the Fourth Round
Internet Address: http://www.theglobalfund.org/en/apply/call/ Health Topic Areas: HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria Eligible Applicants: Proposals will be accepted from a Country Coordination Mechanism (CCM)that includes broad representation from the academic/educational sector; government; non-governmental and community-based organizations; people living with HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and/or malaria; the private sector; religious/faith-based organizations; and multi-/bilateral development partners. Description: Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply using the on-line Proposal Form, which can be accessed through the Global Fund website (http://www.theglobalfund.org). This new system has been designed to facilitate the submission of proposals to the Global Fund. It is available in English, French, and Spanish. If applicants are unable to use the web-based version, they may request a CD-ROM from the Global Fund Secretariat by sending an email to proposals@theglobalfund.org. Application Deadline: April 5, 2004 Contact Information: Centre Casaï 53 Avenue Louis Casaï 1216 Cointrin-Geneva Switzerland Fax: +41 22 791 1701 E-mail: proposals@theglobalfund.org
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Targeted Research Competition Cooperation in HIV/AIDS and Related Infections
Internet Address: http://www.crdf.org/ApplicationForms/hiv-aids_initiative.html Health Topic Areas: HIV/AIDS Eligible Applicants: Scientists and engineers from the former Soviet Union and the Baltic countries of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania (FSU/Baltics) and the United States. Description: This initiative seeks to address the global health challenge of HIV/AIDS and related co-infections by fostering cooperation between U.S. and FSU/Baltic scientists and engineers. Already a major health burden in the developing world, HIV/AIDS is nearing pandemic proportions in the FSU/Baltics. At the same time, FSU/Baltic countries have to confront a resurgence of tuberculosis, Hepatitis C, and other related diseases. The initiative consists of two components: highly-focused workshops involving scientists from the United States and the FSU/Baltics to identify specific research needs; and a follow-on grants competition to support scientific research. Application Deadline: July 1, 2004 and December 1, 2004 Contact Information:
U.S. Civilian
Research and Development Foundation (CRDF)
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AIDS International Training and Research Program
Internet Address: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-03-018.html Health Topic Areas: HIV/AIDS and HIV-related conditions Eligible Applicants: Domestic or foreign institutions/organizations, and any individual with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research is invited to work with their institution to develop an application for support. Description: This program will increase research training across the span of biomedical, behavioral and social sciences, clinical science, epidemiology, biostatistics, and public health practice. The research-training program should continue to emphasize prevention research and expand to include research to identify appropriate interventions to provide care to those adults and children infected with HIV. It should involve a wide range of professionals (e.g., nurses, midwives, physicians, dentists, health care administrators and public health workers), and should be multidisciplinary, including training across the span of sciences and disciplines listed above. Application Deadline: Letter of intent receipt date – March 12, 2004 Contact Information: Jeanne McDermott CNM MPH Ph.D. Division of International Training and Research Fogarty International Center National Institutes of Health Building 31 Room B2C39 Bethesda MD 20892 USA Tel: (301) 496-1492 Fax: (301) 402-0779 E-mail: mcdermoj@mail.nih.gov
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The Elsevier Foundation Grants
Internet Address: http://www.elsevierfoundation.org/ Health Topic Areas: Children’s health and wellness, science and healthcare education, access to scientific and medical knowledge, scientific medical research and application in society. Eligible Applicants: National and regional organizations around the world; the Elsevier Foundation does not consider grants to individuals, nor for basic research, sectarian religious activities or organizations that lack tax exemption. Description: The Elsevier Foundation supports a wide range of charitable organizations with tax-exempt status in their country of origin. Grants are generally expected to range between US$2,500 and US$25,000. Grants are awarded for specific projects rather than operating support. Contributions of products, services and equipment may be used for specific projects or general operations. The Foundation encourages matching grants. Requests for additional funding of projects already supported will be considered on a limited basis. Application Deadline: Applications may be submitted at anytime during the year. Contact Information:
John Regazzi,
Chairman
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International Harm Reduction Development
Internet Address: http://www.soros.org/harm-reduction/frame_grants.htm Health Topic Areas: Harm reduction efforts in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union in several ways, including direct grants and in-kind support. Eligible Applicants: Organizations interested in conducting harm reduction or drug policy-related advocacy programs in Eastern Europe or Central Asia. Some examples of activities supported by past IHRD public policy and advocacy grants include (but are not limited to): Advocacy training and skills building; organizations of drug users or people living with HIV; harm reduction conference participation; public outreach and media work on harm reduction issues; harm reduction networks; projects designed to reduce stigma against drug users and/or people living with HIV; legal advocacy and assistance. Description: In partnership with Open Society/Soros Foundations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia, IHRD administers a grant program to support the efforts of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and governmental agencies that provide harm reduction services to drug users and work to oppose policies that rely too heavily on police and prisons to the detriment of health and human rights concerns. Currently, there are over 180 projects that are being jointly funded by the national foundations and IHRD. Application Deadline: Rolling Contact Information:
Open Society
Institute
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Global Fund for Women
Internet Address: http://www.globalfundforwomen.org/3grant/meena/ Health Topic Areas: Women’s health and reproductive rights Eligible Applicants: The Global Fund supports organizations which: · demonstrate a clear commitment to women's equality and female human rights; · show concern about the way women are viewed and view themselves in society; · are governed and directed by women; · consist of a group of women working together (we do not accept requests from individuals); · are based outside of the United States. Description: The Global Fund for Women provides general program and operating support grants to women's organizations focused on advancing the human rights of women and girls. Fund values the ability of women around the globe to define their own needs, and they respond to these needs by supporting groups that address issues that may include but are not limited to the increasing girls' access to education and improving women's health and reproductive rights. Application Deadline: Rolling Contact Information:
1375
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ACADEMIC RESEARCH
Human Frontier Science Program – Research Grants 2005
Internet Address: http://www.hfsp.org/how/appl_forms_RG.php Health Topic Areas: Basic research grants are available for projects concerned with basic approaches to understanding the complex mechanisms of living organisms. Topics covered range from molecular and cellular approaches to biological functions to systems neuroscience including cognitive functions. Program Grant teams may apply for up to $450,000 per year for the whole team, depending on the size of the team. Eligible Applicants: Program Grants are meant to allow teams of independent researchers to develop new lines of research through the collaboration. Priority will be given to new, innovative research projects for which preliminary results might not necessarily be available. Applications from independent investigators early in their careers are encouraged. All members of a Program Grant team must be in a position to initiate and direct their own independent lines of research. They must have responsibility for their own laboratories and show evidence of independence. “Postdocs” are not eligible to apply. Description: The HFSP funds novel collaborations that bring biologists together with scientists from other disciplines (e.g. from chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, bioinformatics, nanosciences) to focus on problems at the frontiers of the life sciences. The interdisciplinary aspect of the project is a major criterion in the review of HFSP research grants. Application Deadline: March 31, 2004 Contact Information: Contact for correspondence: grant@hfsp.org
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Sofja Kovalevskaja Programme
Internet Address: http://www.avh.de/en/programme/preise/kova.htm Health Topic Areas: Medical Research Eligible Applicants: Applicants should be no more than 35 years of age. They should have completed their doctorates with distinction and published work in prestigious international journals or publishing houses. The program is open to scientists and scholars from abroad of all disciplines. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation particularly welcomes applications from young qualified female researchers. Foreign researchers already present in Germany as a rule should not have been engaged in research in Germany for more than three years by the time they apply. German nationals may apply if they have been engaged in academic work abroad for at least five years at the time of application. Description: The aim is to give award-winners an opportunity to concentrate on high-level and innovative research work of their own choice, virtually without administrative constraints, in order to promote the internationalisation of research in Germany. The award is intended to enable its winners to finance their own working groups at German university or non-university research institutions of their choice and to cover their own living expenses. Application Deadline: March 15, 2004 Contact Information: E-mail: Kovalevskaja.select@avh.de
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Georg Forster Research Fellowships
Internet Address: http://www.avh.de/en/programme/stip_aus/gf_01.htm Health Topic Areas: Public Health sector Eligible Applicants: Scholars (Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent) and/or research work over several years, proven in a convincing manner via publications in (internationally) recognized scientific journals) from countries including Armenia, Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan of age not over 45 years. Description: Monthly research fellowship rates range between EUR 2,100 and EUR 3,000. Fellowship rates are set by the selection committee. Fellowships may be requested for periods of between 6 and 12 months. Extensions may be granted in well-founded cases. Part of the period covered by the fellowship may be spent at a research institute in another European country if this is essential for academic reasons. Application Deadline: Rolling Contact Information:
Petra
Marzouk
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U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation Cooperative Grants Program 2004
Internet Address: http://www.crdf.org/ApplicationForms/apps.html#Cooperative Grants Program Health Topic Areas: Bacteriology, Behavioral Biology, Biochemistry, Biophysics, Biotechnology, Cardiology, Cell Biology, Conservation Biology, Developmental Biology, Environmental Health, Epidemiology, Genetics, Hematology, Immunology, Medicine, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Molecular Medicine, Mycology, Neurology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Physiology, Population Biology, Radiology, Toxicology, Virology, etc. Eligible Applicants: Each proposal submitted to the CGP must have one former Soviet Union (FSU) Principal Investigator and one U.S. Principal Investigator, who share overall responsibility for the project in their respective countries, coordinating all project participants and institutions. Each proposal must meet each of the eligibility criteria. Each Principal Investigator must: a) Possess the degree of Ph.D., M.D., or the equivalent; b) Have at least five scientific publications in the peer-reviewed scientific literature (three publications if the applicant is within six years of completion of the Ph.D., M.D., or the equivalent); and c) Work full-time in a civilian research environment. Description: The primary goals for the CGP are to support high-quality, innovative, basic and applied research and development by establishing sustainable U.S.-former Soviet Union (FSU) research collaborations, to provide an alternative to emigration for FSU scientists, and to fully employ former weapons research scientists in civilian research. This program provides one- to two-year support to joint research teams of U.S. and FSU scientists and engineers in all areas of basic and applied research and development. Proposals may be submitted for cooperation in any area of civilian research and development in the natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, and biomedical and behavioral sciences. Application Deadline: August 2, 2004 Contact Information: U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation 1530 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300 Arlington, VA 22209 USA Tel: (703) 526-9720 Fax: (703) 526-9721 E-mail: cgp@crdf.org
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PROFESSIONAL EXCHANGE AND TRAINING
Committee on International Relations and Education (CIRE) Derek Hardwood Radiology International Fellowship
Internet Address: http://www.rsna.org/international/CIRE/dhnash.html Health Topic Areas: Radiology Eligible Applicants: Interested candidates must be promising international scholars who are embarking on a career in academic radiology and who demonstrate that their specific educational goals can be met most appropriately by a course of study in a North American institution. Qualified candidates must also specify how the knowledge and experience gained from this fellowship will benefit and improve the practice of radiology in both the home institution and the radiological community. Description: The CIRE has developed a roster of appropriate host academic centers in North America where fellows may observe procedures and participate in conferences relating to their areas of special interest. All travel and living arrangements must be made directly by the fellow and the host academic center. The RSNA will supply a working budget that will include an allowance for travel expenses and modest living expenses for a 6- to 12-week period. In addition, each fellow will receive a 1-year complimentary subscription to the RSNA journals Radiology and RadioGraphics. Application Deadline: July 1, 2004 Contact Information:
RSNA
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FAIMER International Fellowships in Medical Education (IFME)
Internet Address: http://www.ecfmg.org/faimer/ifme/index.html#thepro Health Topic Areas: Medical education Eligible Applicants: Applicants for this program must:
Description: The FAIMER International Fellowships in Medical Education (IFME) allow faculty from schools of medicine abroad to gain access to educational opportunities in the United States that are tailored toward specific home country needs. Fellows study aspects of medical education that have the potential to improve and expand medical education programs in their home country institutions. Programs range in length from six months to one year. Fellowships are limited to a maximum stay of one year. Application Deadline: February 20, 2004 for an on-line application to be submitted to FAIMER. March 1, 2004 for all supporting documents must be received at FAIMER. The interactive, web-based application is now available on this website; paper applications are no longer accepted. Contact Information: E-mail: ifme@faimer.org Fax: (215) 966-3121 Tel: (215) 823-2105, (215) 823-2106
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Johns Hopkins University Informatics Training Fellowship
Internet Address: http://dhsi.med.jhmi.edu/content/admissions.html Health Topic Areas: Information management in the health sciences: basic science, clinical science, nursing, public health, and librarianship. Eligible Applicants: Fellowships are open to any health professional with a terminal degree (MD, PhD, DVM, DDS, MLS), and nursing, public health, library, and computer science professionals with masters degrees. Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Description: The 2-year fellowship, which begins July 1, 2004, has the following goals: · To achieve a baseline level of competency in health sciences informatics; · To assimilate the fundamentals of health sciences informatics research; · To develop proficiency in one or more defined areas of health sciences informatics; · To increase knowledge of fields related to health sciences informatics, such as computer science, biostatistics, and evaluation methodology; · To observe and participate in collaborative research and development activities in health sciences informatics; · To complete a health sciences informatics research experience that includes proposal development, project execution, data evaluation, and reporting of results. Application Deadline: Positions will be offered by April 1, 2004. Fellowships begin July 1. Contact Information:
Harold P. Lehmann,
M.D., Ph.D. E-mail: lehmann@jhmi.edu ______________________________________________________________________________________
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
The ONCE International Prize for R&D in Biomedicine and New Technologies for the Blind
Internet Address: http://www.once.es/home.cfm?id=490&nivel=4&orden=6 Health Topic Areas: Engineering, artificial intelligence, information technology, telecommunications, biotechnology and biomedicine, preferably geared to biomedical research, genetic research, information and communication technology, nanotechnology, and house automation. Eligible Applicants: Projects may be submitted individually or collectively by natural persons or bodies corporate of any nationality initiating research in the areas listed prior to the date that this prize is convened and submitting their candidacy in due time and form pursuant to the purpose, requirements and formalities established hereunder. Description: The Third Edition of the ONCE International Prize for R&D in Biomedicine and New Technologies for the Blind consists of one first prize and two second prizes. In the present edition, the winner of the first prize will receive the sum of ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EUROS (€180,300.00) and the second prize winners will receive an amount of SIXTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED EUROS (€60,100.00) each. Application Deadline: May 31, 2004 Contact Information: 18 José Ortega y Gasset Street Madrid 28006 Spain Tel: (34)91 436 53 00 Email: srf@once.es
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Gene-Environment Interactions Influencing Alcohol-related Phenotypes and Diseases
Internet Address: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-03-141.html Health Topic Areas: Role of gene-environment interactions underlying susceptibility to alcohol-related phenotypes including alcohol dependence, relapse, and withdrawal; alcohol-induced organ damage, including neurodegeneration, cirrhosis, and other liver diseases; pancreatitis; cardiomyopathy; immune disorders; cancers; and alcohol-induced birth defects. Eligible Applicants: Applications may be submitted by domestic or foreign, for-profit or nonprofit organizations and public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories; units of state and local governments; and eligible agencies of the federal government. Description: This solicitation specifically encourages multidisciplinary approaches to study how environmental conditions, such as chemical, infectious, physical, nutritional, and social behavioral factors, impact genetic predisposition to alcohol-related diseases. Identification and characterization of gene-environment interactions will offer better opportunities to effectively target prevention, intervention, and treatment strategies. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) is collaborating on this program announcement (PA) and is seeking research grant applications on interactions between alcohol effects and environmental agents. Application Deadline: June 1, 2004 Contact Information: Zhaoxia Ren, M.D., Ph.D., Program Director
National Institute
on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Bethesda, MD 20892-7003 USA Tel: (301) 443-5733 Fax: (301) 594-0673 E-mail: zren@mail.nih.gov
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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Regular Research Grants
Internet Address: http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.viewPage&page_id=EB9C767E-2A5E-7B6E-160825450750B4D9 Health Topic Areas: Diabetes research in the areas of: restoration and maintenance of normal blood glucose, prevention and treatment of complications, and prevention of Type 1 diabetes Eligible Applicants: Applicants must hold an M.D., D.M.D., D.V.M., Ph.D., or equivalent and have a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medical school, or other research facility. Description: JDRF Regular Research Grants will be supported for a maximum of $165,000 total costs per year for a period up to 3 years. Indirect costs cannot exceed 10% of direct costs. In general, these grants are not renewable. However, in rare instances (e.g., where NIH or ADA funding is not available) support beyond three years will be considered based on a competitive review of the accomplishments and future plans. Application Deadline: August 15, 2004 Contact Information:
Juvenile Diabetes
Research Foundation E-mail: jrichard@jdrf.org
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Neurotechnology Research, Development, and Enhancement
Internet Address: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-04-006.html Health Topic Areas: Research, developing, and significant enhancement of existing technologies that are important to understanding the brain or behavior. Eligible Applicants: · For-profit or non-profit organizations · Public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories · Units of State and local governments · Eligible agencies of the Federal government · Domestic or foreign institutions/organizations · Any individual with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research is invited to work with their institution to develop an application for support. Description: This PA seeks to enable neuroscience and behavioral research by soliciting research and development of novel tools and approaches for the study of the development, structure, and function of the brain. Such tools could include those used for clinical assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of brain disorders. Significant enhancements of existing technologies are also solicited. Research solicited under this program announcement is not limited to any particular type of technology, level of analysis, or approach. Multidisciplinary teams of researchers are encouraged to apply. Application Deadline: June 1, October 1, till October 2006.
Contact Information:
Michael Huerta, Ph.D.
Division of Basic and Clinical Neuroscience
Research
National Institute of Mental Health
6001 Executive Blvd. Room 7202, MSC 9645
Bethesda, MD 20892-9645 USA
Rockville, MD 20852 (for express or
courier service)
Tel: (301) 443-3563
Fax: (301) 443-1731E-mail:
mhuert1@mail.nih.gov
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SSI/ISID Infectious Diseases Research Fellowship Program
Internet Address: http://www.isid.org/programs/ssi_isid_fellowship.shtml Health Topic Areas: Infectious diseases Eligible Applicants: Physicians and scientists citizens or permanent residents of developing countries or Eastern Europe. Language skills of French or German are necessary according to the institution chosen (German for Basel, Bern, Zurich and St. Gallen; French for Geneva and Lausanne). Description: SSI/ISID Fellows will be placed at one of six collaborating research centers in Switzerland according to technical interests and skills. All infectious diseases programs at each institution offer experience in clinical infectious diseases, including HIV, and microbiology. A financial stipend of up to 36,000 SF per year (approximately $21,000 USD) will be given to Fellows to cover travel costs and living expenses. The program intends to award two fellowships every year. Application Deadline: April 1, 2004 Contact Information:
ISID
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