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ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT Issue 32: Volume 2 SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIZES AND FELLOWSHIPS (Quarter: July - September, 2018) A Compilation by the RESEARCH SERVICES UNIT OFFICE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (ORID), UNIVERSITY OF GHANA JULY 2018 R Scholarships & Prizes Early/ Mid-Career Fellowships Pre/ Post-Doctoral Fellowships Thesis/ Dissertation Funding

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Page 1: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERTorid.ug.edu.gh/sites/orid.ug.edu.gh/files/ROA_Volume 2...ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT Issue 32: Volume 2 SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIZES AND FELLOWSHIPS (Quarter: July

ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT Issue 32: Volume 2

SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIZES AND

FELLOWSHIPS

(Quarter: July - September, 2018)

A Compilation by the

RESEARCH SERVICES UNIT

OFFICE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT

(ORID), UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

JULY 2018

R

Scholarships & Prizes

Early/ Mid-Career Fellowships

Pre/ Post-Doctoral Fellowships

Thesis/ Dissertation Funding

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OTTO BAYER SCHOLARSHIP................................................................................................................. 13

CARL DUISBERG SCHOLARSHIP ......................................................................................................... 13

KURT HANSEN SCHOLARSHIP............................................................................................................. 13

JEFF SCHELL SCHOLARSHIP ................................................................................................................. 13

INTRODUCING AND DEMONSTRATING EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH IN SCHOOLS 2018 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION ............................................................ 14

ROSARIA CIGLIANO FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................................. 14

AFRICA PRIZE FOR ENGINEERING INNOVATION ................................................................... 14

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS .................................................................................................. 14

SUSHRUTA PROFESSORSHIP IN PLASTIC SURGERY ............................................................. 15

TYLER PRIZE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT ........................................................ 15

EXTENDED DEADLINE: HAYMAN PRIZE FOR PUBLISHED WORK PERTAINING TO TRAUMATISED CHILDREN AND ADULTS ............................................................................. 15

EXTENDED DEADLINE: ELISE M HAYMAN AWARD FOR THE STUDY OF THE HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE ............................................................................................................... 15

EXTENDED DEADLINE: TYSON PRIZE ............................................................................................ 16

ANITSCHKOW PRIZE.................................................................................................................................. 16

DIGITAL PRESERVATION AWARDS.................................................................................................. 16

MAURICE BERMAN PRIZE FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE .................................................... 16

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT COMPETITION................................................................................... 16

HENRY O FUCHS STUDENT AWARD ................................................................................................ 17

PHD FELLOWSHIPS .................................................................................................................................... 17

PHD THESIS RESEARCH AWARDS..................................................................................................... 17

TWAS-SN BOSE POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME ..................................... 17

HIDEYO NOGUCHI AFRICA PRIZE – MEDICAL RESEARCH ................................................ 17

SAE/TIMKEN-HOWARD SIMPSON AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVELINE INNOVATION AWARD.................................................................................................... 18

TWAS-BIOTEC POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME ....................................... 18

TWAS-SN BOSE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................... 18

EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION.......................................................... 18

GRADUATE AWARDS ................................................................................................................................. 19

POSTDOCTORAL AWARDS ..................................................................................................................... 19

RESIDENTIAL AWARDS ........................................................................................................................... 19

TABLE OF CONTENT

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MARCONI PRIZE............................................................................................................................................ 19

JP DEN HARTOG AWARD......................................................................................................................... 20

POSTGRADUATE ESSAY PRIZE............................................................................................................ 20

TWAS-NCP POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME................................................ 20

STANLEY GRAY FELLOWSHIP.............................................................................................................. 20

EDUCATION SUPPORT .............................................................................................................................. 20

EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FUND ......................................................................................................... 21

RESEARCH GRANTS.................................................................................................................................... 21

HELMUT-SCHMIDT-PROGRAMME – MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE.................................................................................................... 21

HORIZON PRIZE FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION IN EUROPE – IMPROVED MOBILITY FOR OLDER PEOPLE ................................................................................................................................... 21

C EDWIN BAKER AWARD FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP ON MEDIA, MARKETS AND DEMOCRACY ............................................................................................. 22

LAW SCHOLARSHIP .................................................................................................................................... 22

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA CONSORTIUM FOR ADVANCED BIOSTATISTICS MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS..................................................................................................................... 22

DR ANN PRISTON AWARD ..................................................................................................................... 22

SIAM/ACM PRIZE IN COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING .................... 22

SIAM/CSE EARLY CAREER PRIZE ...................................................................................................... 23

NANOMATERIALS JOURNAL YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD ...................................... 23

HIDEYO NOGUCHI AFRICA PRIZE – MEDICAL SERVICES ................................................... 23

BEST INNOVATION AWARD.................................................................................................................. 23

YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD ........................................................................................................ 23

AWARD FOR SCIENCE DIPLOMACY.................................................................................................. 24

AWARD FOR SCIENTIFIC FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY............................................ 24

RADIATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARD ................................................................ 24

REACTOR TECHNOLOGY AWARD – ATOMIC ENERGY SOCIETY OF JAPAN ............ 24

ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS DIVISION AWARD.............................................................. 25

BRIAN D NOVIS JUNIOR RESEARCH GRANTS ............................................................................ 25

RESEARCH TRAINING GRANT ............................................................................................................. 25

DIELECTRIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION THOMAS D CALLINAN AWARD ............................................................................................................................................................... 25

YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD ........................................................................................................ 25

SIR WILFRED FISH RESEARCH PRIZE............................................................................................. 26

MARK MILLS AWARD ................................................................................................................................ 26

MARY JANE OESTMANN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARD..... 26

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD .............................................................................................. 26

TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS ....................................................................................................................... 27

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KARL DEUTSCH AWARD.......................................................................................................................... 27

JANE DEMPSEY DOUGLASS PRIZE..................................................................................................... 27

TEAM SCIENCE AWARD ........................................................................................................................... 27

PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT.................................................................................................................... 27

YOUNG ENGINEERS GRADUATE OF THE YEAR AWARD .................................................... 28

INNOVATION IN MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION AWARD ......................................... 28

PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN PHILOSOPHY TEACHING......................................................... 28

MID-CAREER RESEARCHER AWARD............................................................................................... 28

IMPACT AWARD ........................................................................................................................................... 28

WOODY WHITE SERVICE AWARD..................................................................................................... 29

GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS ......................................................................................................... 29

ALVIN M WEINBERG MEDAL................................................................................................................ 29

LLOYD J OLD AWARD IN CANCER IMMUNOLOGY................................................................... 29

KAVLI SCIENCE JOURNALISM AWARDS ........................................................................................ 30

E GAIL DE PLANQUE NATIONAL AWARD..................................................................................... 30

EMERGING SCHOLARS AWARD .......................................................................................................... 30

DOCTORAL AND MASTER’S BURSARY PROGRAMME IN RADIO TELESCOPES .... 30

AMERICAN ART IN TRANSLATION BOOK PRIZE ..................................................................... 31

BENJAMIN RUSH AWARD ....................................................................................................................... 31

ANATOMY TRAINING PROGRAMME BURSARIES .................................................................... 31

DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH COLLABORATION GRANTS IN DANIDA PRIORITY COUNTRIES ...................................................................................................................................................... 31

SIR ROBERT JONES SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN FROM REFUGEE BACKGROUNDS ............................................................................................................................................. 32

ANTHROPOLOGY INTERNSHIPS ........................................................................................................ 32

SLAS INNOVATION AWARD .................................................................................................................. 32

AACR/AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AWARD FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE IN CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PREVENTION ............................................................................ 32

AACR PRINCESS TAKAMATSU MEMORIAL LECTURESHIP ............................................... 33

RESEARCH DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP FOR AUD AUDIOLOGISTS (F32) .......... 33

LLOYD V BERKNER TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP ................................................................................. 33

DAVID S MILLER YOUNG SCIENTIST SCHOLARSHIP............................................................. 33

ZAYED SUSTAINABILITY PRIZES ....................................................................................................... 34

COMING SOON: TWAS-CNPQ POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS – PHD ...................... 34

JOHN MADDOX PRIZE................................................................................................................................ 34

EARLY CAREER AND SENIOR SCHOLAR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH AWARDS.................................................................................................................................................................................. 34

ARTHUR CASAGRANDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD ............................. 34

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JFK LIBRARY FOUNDATION ABBA P SCHWARTZ FELLOWSHIP ................................... 35

EXTENDED DEADLINE: GALILEO GALILEI AWARD ............................................................... 35

AACR AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN CANCER RESEARCH .................... 35

PHILIP BRETT AWARD ............................................................................................................................. 35

MARGARET FOTI AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP AND EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENTS IN CANCER RESEARCH ...................................................................................... 36

HANAWALT AWARD .................................................................................................................................. 36

DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS..................................................................................................................... 36

MENTOR AWARDS ...................................................................................................................................... 36

EARLY-CAREER AWARD FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WITH SCIENCE ..................... 37

GRANTS FOR STUDIES IN ASTRONOMY AND GEOPHYSICS ............................................. 37

AONSA PRIZE .................................................................................................................................................. 37

ITTLESON AWARD ...................................................................................................................................... 37

JUDD MARMOR AWARD........................................................................................................................... 38

CARL L MONISMITH LECTURE ON PAVEMENT ENGINEERING ..................................... 38

HARRY SCHNABEL JR AWARD............................................................................................................. 38

MARTIN S KAPP FOUNDATION ENGINEERING AWARD..................................................... 38

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD STUDENTS ........................... 38

R TOM SAWYER AWARD ......................................................................................................................... 39

J FRANK AND JOAN UHL PIERCE TRANSCULTURAL NURSING AWARD................... 39

OPUS PRIMUM SPONSORSHIP AWARD FOR THE BEST NEWCOMER SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION ................................................................................................................................................. 39

FELLOWSHIP AWARD ............................................................................................................................... 39

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM AWARD..................................................................................... 40

MOBILITY UNLIMITED CHALLENGE ............................................................................................... 40

JOHN TYNDALL AWARD .......................................................................................................................... 40

JAMES B HERRICK AWARD .................................................................................................................... 40

VISITING FELLOWSHIPS.......................................................................................................................... 40

HUGUENOT SCHOLARSHIP .................................................................................................................... 41

RONPAKU DISSERTATION PHD PROGRAMME ......................................................................... 41

ORS/RJOS YOUNG FEMALE INVESTIGATOR GRANT ............................................................. 41

FORCE & MOTION/ORS YOUNG SCIENTIST SCHOLARSHIP ............................................. 41

NEW INVESTIGATOR RECOGNITION AWARDS ........................................................................ 42

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ........................................................................................................ 42

COMING SOON: JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS .............................................................. 42

FLUIDS ENGINEERING AWARD .......................................................................................................... 42

FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................................................................................ 43

TRAVEL BURSARIES................................................................................................................................... 43

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KOREAN LANGUAGE TRAINING FELLOWSHIP ......................................................................... 43

PRÉMIO BIAL DE MEDICINA CLÍNICA AWARD FOR CLINICAL MEDICINE.............. 43

FIELD RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS ...................................................................................................... 44

TWAS-DBT POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME ............................................... 44

INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S FELLOWSHIPS.............................................................................. 44

TWAS-CSIR POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME .............................................. 44

CTWAS-CSIR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME ........................................... 45

AAWC SCHOLARSHIPS .............................................................................................................................. 45

TWAS-ICCBS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME............................................ 45

TWAS-ICCBS POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME IN CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES............................................................................................................................. 45

TWAS-USM POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME – NATURAL SCIENCES.................................................................................................................................................................................. 46

TWAS-USM POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME – NATURAL SCIENCES.................................................................................................................................................................................. 46

EXTENDED DEADLINE: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL RESEARCH . 46

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTER’S STUDENTS IN FINNISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE ........................................................................................................................................................... 46

SIMON DENTITH MEMORIAL PRIZE ................................................................................................ 47

ESSAY PRIZE.................................................................................................................................................... 47

TWAS-UPM POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME .............................................. 47

TWAS-CIIT VISITING SCHOLAR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME ......................................... 47

KIBBUTZ FUND PRIZE............................................................................................................................... 48

ABEL VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAMME....................................................................................... 48

ALBA/PUFFIN AWARD FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISM ................................................... 48

COLLEGE TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS ......................................................................................... 48

HONORARY FELLOWSHIP ...................................................................................................................... 48

ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR MEDICAL STUDENT AND FOUNDATION DOCTOR.............................................................................................................................................................. 49

RICHARD L GREENE DISSERTATION AWARD ........................................................................... 49

DATA61 POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS — NEW SOUTH WALES, SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY ...................................................................................................................................................... 49

ALATIS PRIZE ................................................................................................................................................. 49

MCCARTHY AWARD FOR HISTORY OF MEDICINE RESEARCH....................................... 50

PHARMACEUTICS JOURNAL YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD ....................................... 50

YOUNG AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS COMPETITION ............................................................ 50

COMING SOON: NICOLAS ANDRY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ...................... 50

CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME ........................................................................................ 51

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ABE FELLOWSHIP........................................................................................................................................ 51

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY DIVISION RESEARCH AWARD ....................................................... 51

CHARLES T AND JUDITH A TART STUDENT INCENTIVE AWARD ................................ 51

PRIZE LECTURE............................................................................................................................................. 52

PFIZER OPHTHALMICS CARL CAMRAS TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH AWARD .. 52

MID-CAREER AWARD................................................................................................................................ 52

NANOCARBONS DIVISION RICHARD E SMALLEY RESEARCH AWARD ..................... 52

ECCO FELLOWSHIPS .................................................................................................................................. 53

ECCO TRAVEL AWARDS........................................................................................................................... 53

YC FUNG EARLY CAREER AWARD..................................................................................................... 53

HR LISSNER MEDAL ................................................................................................................................... 53

VAN C MOW MEDAL ................................................................................................................................... 54

TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIPS .............................................................................................................. 54

ROLF LUFT AWARD .................................................................................................................................... 54

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS .......................................................................................................... 54

STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS ............................................................................................................ 55

HEMLOW PRIZE ............................................................................................................................................ 55

BRAIN PRIZE ................................................................................................................................................... 55

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY DIVISION SUPRAMIAM SRINIVASAN YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD .......................................................................................................................... 55

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PHD STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE GERMANY .............................. 56

YOUNG RESEARCHERS AWARDS ....................................................................................................... 56

Foundation fellowship for nurses and allied health professionals................................ 56

ECCO-IOIBD fellowship............................................................................................................................. 56

President's international fellowship initiative for postdoctoral researchers......... 57

Pete Wilde scholarship ............................................................................................................................. 57

Presidents’ award......................................................................................................................................... 57

Patrick J Higgins award............................................................................................................................. 57

Freeman scholar award............................................................................................................................ 58

Edwin F Church medal .............................................................................................................................. 58

Savio L-Y Woo translational biomechanics medal ................................................................... 58

Robert M Nerem education and mentorship medal ............................................................... 58

Frith prize.......................................................................................................................................................... 58

Bert M Glaser award for innovative research in retina ........................................................ 59

Pitt-Hopkins thesis prizes ....................................................................................................................... 59

Dissertation research grants ................................................................................................................. 59

Individual research grants...................................................................................................................... 59

Perinatal psychiatry essay prize for medical students ......................................................... 60

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Prize for contributions to the socio-legal community ........................................................... 60

Senior post-career break fellowship ................................................................................................ 60

Senior research fellowships in theoretical and experimental physics ........................ 60

COMING SOON: University research fellowships ..................................................................... 61

Ebbe Nielsen challenge ............................................................................................................................. 61

AACR Joseph H Burchenal memorial award for outstanding achievement in clinical cancer research ............................................................................................................................ 61

AACR-Waun Ki Hong award for outstanding achievement in cancer research ..... 62

AACR GHA Clowes memorial award ................................................................................................. 62

IDRC research awards ............................................................................................................................... 62

Clinician scientist fellowship ................................................................................................................. 62

Doctoral thesis in beam physics award .......................................................................................... 63

Research grant programme – development grants................................................................. 63

Research dissertation fellowship for AuD audiologists (F32): AIDS-related .......... 63

Electronic materials and photonics postdoctoral award..................................................... 63

Outstanding doctoral thesis research in beam physics award......................................... 63

Lizard Island doctoral fellowships .................................................................................................... 64

McLaughlin-Gallie visiting professorship...................................................................................... 64

Advocacy fellows programme .............................................................................................................. 64

Scholarship ....................................................................................................................................................... 64

International research fellowships ................................................................................................... 65

Doc.CH in humanities and social sciences..................................................................................... 65

Research in prosthodontics and implants award..................................................................... 65

H Trendley Dean memorial award .................................................................................................... 65

Research in dental caries award ......................................................................................................... 66

Oral medicine and pathology research award............................................................................ 66

Research in oral biology award ........................................................................................................... 66

Pulp biology and regeneration award ............................................................................................. 66

Wilmer Souder award................................................................................................................................ 66

Young investigator award ....................................................................................................................... 67

Basic research in biological mineralisation award.................................................................. 67

Craniofacial biology research award................................................................................................ 67

Award in geriatric oral research ......................................................................................................... 67

Research in periodontal disease award.......................................................................................... 67

Isaac Schour memorial award .............................................................................................................. 68

Behavioural, epidemiologic and health services research award .................................. 68

Pharmacology, therapeutics and toxicology research award ........................................... 68

Anne Keymer prize ...................................................................................................................................... 68

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Best poster prize ........................................................................................................................................... 69

Global oral health research award..................................................................................................... 69

Pezcoller Foundation/AACR international award for cancer research ...................... 69

Award for outstanding achievement in chemistry in cancer research ....................... 69

AACR-Minorities in Cancer Research Jane Cooke Wright memorial lectureship . 70

AACR-Women in Cancer Research Charlotte Friend memorial lectureship............ 70

EI3POD postdoctoral fellowship programme............................................................................. 70

Training fellowships ................................................................................................................................... 70

H2020-MSCA-IF-2018 Marie Sklodowska-Curie individual fellowships, single stage...................................................................................................................................................................... 71

Creative arts, humanities and social sciences fellowships ................................................. 71

Lillian Jean Kaplan international prize for advancement in the understanding of polycystic kidney disease ........................................................................................................................ 71

Preparatory clinical research fellowship....................................................................................... 71

Victorine van Schaick prize .................................................................................................................... 72

Flash poster presentation prize .......................................................................................................... 72

Education prize.............................................................................................................................................. 72

Wolf prizes........................................................................................................................................................ 72

John J Abel award in pharmacology .................................................................................................. 72

Pharmacia-ASPET award for experimental therapeutics.................................................... 73

Postdoctoral fellowships ......................................................................................................................... 73

IEEE HH Dow memorial student achievement award........................................................... 73

Jacqueline Ross TOEFL dissertation award ................................................................................. 73

Project funding............................................................................................................................................... 74

New research workers’ awards ........................................................................................................... 74

Postgraduate meetings awards ........................................................................................................... 74

Abel prize........................................................................................................................................................... 74

Bodil M Schmidt-Nielsen distinguished mentor and scientist award.......................... 75

Julius Axelrod award in pharmacology........................................................................................... 75

Study bursaries .............................................................................................................................................. 75

Resident clinician scientist training grant .................................................................................... 75

EXTENDED DEADLINE: OWSD/Elsevier/TWAS awards for early-career women scientists in the developing world ..................................................................................................... 76

Scheele award for drug research ........................................................................................................ 76

TWAS-icipe postgraduate fellowship programme .................................................................. 76

TWAS-icipe postdoctoral fellowship programme.................................................................... 76

IEEE division student achievement award................................................................................... 77

Lurie prize in biomedical sciences..................................................................................................... 77

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Master’s thesis grants ................................................................................................................................ 77

Robert R Ruffolo career achievement award in pharmacology....................................... 77

African Studies Centre/International Institute for Asian Studies joint fellowship programme....................................................................................................................................................... 78

Medieval studies scholarships.............................................................................................................. 78

Best paper award ......................................................................................................................................... 78

James Croll medal......................................................................................................................................... 78

COMING SOON: Doctoral students research grants ................................................................ 79

Richard Plaschka fellowship predoc................................................................................................. 79

Construction management award...................................................................................................... 79

Ralph Coats Roe medal.............................................................................................................................. 79

ASPET division for toxicology career award ............................................................................... 80

ASPET division for toxicology junior investigator award ................................................... 80

Early career independent investigator award............................................................................ 80

Mohn prize........................................................................................................................................................ 80

Michael J Davidson fellowship award .............................................................................................. 81

Levi Watkins innovation and leadership development scholarship ............................ 81

Robert L Replogle travelling fellowship award ......................................................................... 81

A Clifford Barger underrepresented minority mentorship award ................................ 81

Resident research fellowship................................................................................................................ 82

Research grant ............................................................................................................................................... 82

International research award for mathematics, natural sciences and medicine .. 82

International student grants ................................................................................................................. 82

International training fellowships ..................................................................................................... 83

Umicore materials technology PhD award ................................................................................... 83

Excellence prize............................................................................................................................................. 83

EXTENDED DEADLINE: Techno-college innovation award ............................................... 83

COMING SOON: Future of radiology essay prize....................................................................... 84

Partnership grant – infections and immunity............................................................................. 84

Banting postdoctoral fellowships....................................................................................................... 84

Excellence in teaching award................................................................................................................ 84

Senior non-clinical fellowship – transition to leadership.................................................... 84

Stanley Brunn award for creativity in geography .................................................................... 85

Visiting senior fellowship programme............................................................................................ 85

Scholarships..................................................................................................................................................... 85

Dissertation writing scholarship ........................................................................................................ 85

Global oncology young investigator award .................................................................................. 86

ALISE/ProQuest methodology paper competition.................................................................. 86

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Doctoral research scholarships programme for international students ................... 86

COMING SOON: Merit scholarship programme for foreign students – doctoral research scholarships ................................................................................................................................ 87

COMING SOON: Merit scholarship programme for foreign students – postdoctoral internship scholarships .............................................................................................. 87

COMING SOON: Merit scholarship programme for foreign students – short-term research or professional development scholarships ............................................................. 87

COMING SOON: Doctoral research scholarships for foreign students......................... 88

Merit scholarship programme for foreign students – all countries scholarships and Brazil, China, India, Israel, Mexico and Wallonia scholarships............................... 88

J Warren Nystrom award......................................................................................................................... 88

ALISE/Pratt-Severn faculty innovation award .......................................................................... 88

ALISE / School Library Connection research excellence award ..................................... 89

University of Washington Information School youth services graduate student travel award..................................................................................................................................................... 89

Medwin prize in acoustical oceanography ................................................................................... 89

Nokia scholarships ...................................................................................................................................... 89

PhD and doctoral grant programme................................................................................................. 89

History prize .................................................................................................................................................... 90

Ružička prize ................................................................................................................................................... 90

Joan Cahalin Robinson prize.................................................................................................................. 90

Mellon/ACLS community college faculty fellowships ........................................................... 90

H2020-MSCA-COFUND-2018 Marie Sklodowska-Curie co-funding of regional, national and international programmes, single stage ........................................................... 91

Grants................................................................................................................................................................... 91

Public impact award ................................................................................................................................... 91

St Andrews prize for the environment............................................................................................ 91

Rutherford international fellowship programme .................................................................... 92

Distinguished researcher award......................................................................................................... 92

Baillet Latour health prize ...................................................................................................................... 92

Wiley prize in biomedical sciences.................................................................................................... 92

International award for contributions in cancer care ........................................................... 92

Excellence in radiation therapy nursing award ........................................................................ 93

Everett Helm visiting fellowships ...................................................................................................... 93

Mendel fellowships ..................................................................................................................................... 93

Trish Greene memorial quality of life lectureship ................................................................... 93

ICO international fellowship.................................................................................................................. 94

Fernand Braudel senior fellowships ................................................................................................ 94

Award for excellence in blood and marrow transplantation ............................................ 94

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Award for excellence in cancer prevention and early detection..................................... 94

Award for excellence in medical oncology ................................................................................... 95

Excellence in surgical oncology award ........................................................................................... 95

Scholarships..................................................................................................................................................... 95

Sacks prize ........................................................................................................................................................ 95

Visiting PhD fellowship............................................................................................................................. 96

International prize for pioneering human development projects ................................. 96

ICTP prize .......................................................................................................................................................... 96

Emerging leader award ............................................................................................................................ 96

Vivien Law prize............................................................................................................................................ 97

Lifetime achievement award................................................................................................................. 97

Rose Mary Carroll-Johnson distinguished award for consistent contribution to nursing literature ......................................................................................................................................... 97

Finnish Steel and Metal Producers’ Fund grants ...................................................................... 97

Heinz Gerischer award.............................................................................................................................. 98

ARI medical and research fellowships ............................................................................................ 98

Study scholarships in the field of architecture for graduates from selected countries ............................................................................................................................................................ 98

Longitude prize.............................................................................................................................................. 98

Peter Jones memorial award ................................................................................................................. 99

European PhD dissertation award..................................................................................................... 99

Merck Africa research summit ............................................................................................................. 99

Alexandria SICOT fellowship................................................................................................................. 99

Michael E DeBakey fellowships in the history of medicine ................................................ 99

Kovalevskaia research grants for female mathematicians in the Southern African region ................................................................................................................................................................ 100

Proposals for standard observing programmes..................................................................... 100

Award for excellence in oncology nursing health policy and advocacy .................. 100

Mary Nowotny award for excellence in cancer nursing education ............................ 100

Victoria Mock new investigator award ........................................................................................ 101

Linda Arenth excellence in cancer nursing management award ................................. 101

Clinical lectureship ................................................................................................................................... 101

Frontline care award ............................................................................................................................... 101

State of the science lectureship ........................................................................................................ 102

Excellence in patient and public education award ............................................................... 102

Excellence in survivor advocacy award....................................................................................... 102

Team achievement award .................................................................................................................... 102

Glinka world soil prize ........................................................................................................................... 102

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Honorary member award..................................................................................................................... 103

Visiting faculty programme – fellowships ................................................................................. 103

CE Alken prize ............................................................................................................................................. 103

Excellence in care of the older adult with cancer award .................................................. 103

Arch T Colwell cooperative engineering medal...................................................................... 104

Cells Journal young investigator award....................................................................................... 104

Doctoral scholarships for internationals .................................................................................... 104

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OTTO BAYER SCHOLARSHIP

Bayer This enables students and young professionals in the life sciences to attend special study courses or summer classes or conduct laboratory assignments, research projects, internships or master’s or PhD programmes. Students from Germany may apply to study abroad

and international investigators may apply to study in Germany. Projects may last between two and 12 months.

Closing date: 18 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

CARL DUISBERG SCHOLARSHIP

Bayer This enables students and young professionals in the medical sciences to attend special study courses or summer classes or conduct laboratory assignments, research projects, internships or master’s or

PhD programmes. Projects may last between two and 12 months.

Closing date: 18 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

KURT HANSEN SCHOLARSHIP

Bayer This enables student teachers in biology and chemistry to conduct study projects and internships, and attend summer courses or supplementary study courses. Students from Germany, may apply to study abroad, whereas

international investigators may apply to study in Germany. Projects may last between two and 12 months.

Closing date: 18 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

JEFF SCHELL SCHOLARSHIP

Bayer This enables students and young professionals in the agro sciences to attend special study courses or summer classes or conduct laboratory assignments, research projects, internships or master’s or PhD programmes. Students from Germany may apply to study abroad

and international investigators may apply to study in Germany. Projects may last between two and 12 months.

Closing date: 18 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

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INTRODUCING AND DEMONSTRATING EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH IN SCHOOLS 2018 INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION

British Council This recognises teams who can construct small-scale models of buildings that will withstand the simulated earthquakes generated by a shaking table at the annual competition and conference in Taiwan. All participants and observers will receive five nights of

accommodation, local transportation, and participants will have the opportunity to visit the 921 Earthquake Museum of Taiwan.

Closing date: 18 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

ROSARIA CIGLIANO FELLOWSHIPS

1563 Foundation | Foundazione 1563 These promote original research on the age of the baroque, with particular emphasis on landscape and nature between 1680 and 1750.

Five fellowships, worth €23,000 each for one year, are available.

Closing date: 22 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

AFRICA PRIZE FOR ENGINEERING INNOVATION

Royal Academy of Engineering This encourages engineers from all disciplines in sub-Saharan Africa to apply their skills to develop scalable solutions to local challenges, highlighting the importance of engineering as an enabler of improved quality of life and

economic development. The first prize is worth £25,000 whilst three runners-up receive £10,000 each.

Closing date: 23 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Wellcome Trust These support established independent scientific researchers who are leaders in their field. Fellowships cover salaries and other associated costs over seven years.

Closing date: 24 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

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SUSHRUTA PROFESSORSHIP IN PLASTIC SURGERY

Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh This aims to recognise a distinguished scholar in plastic surgery. The professorship includes an honorarium of up to USD 2,000 towards expenses related to

travelling to the meeting in which the prize lecture will be delivered.

Closing date: 25 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

TYLER PRIZE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ACHIEVEMENT

University of Southern California This recognises achievement in the fields of environmental science, health and energy that has conferred great benefit upon humanity. The prize is worth USD 200,000.

Closing date: 27 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

EXTENDED DEADLINE: HAYMAN PRIZE FOR PUBLISHED WORK PERTAINING TO TRAUMATISED CHILDREN AND ADULTS

International Psychoanalytical Association *** The closing date for this opportunity has been extended. The previous deadline of 30 May has been extended to 30 July 2018. All other call details remain unchanged. This prize recognises the author or authors of a paper on the effects of the Holocaust on children published

or accepted for publication in a book or recognised journal in the two years preceding the association’s congress. The prize is worth USD 4,000. ***

Closing date: 30 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

EXTENDED DEADLINE: ELISE M HAYMAN AWARD FOR THE STUDY OF THE HOLOCAUST AND GENOCIDE

International Psychoanalytical Association *** The closing date for this opportunity has been extended. The initial submission round with a deadline of 30 May has been removed to leave a single deadline of 30 July 2018. All other call details remain unchanged. This award recognises the most cogent, relevant

and commendable work on the Holocaust and genocide, current or historical. The award is worth USD 4,000. ***

Closing date: 30 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

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EXTENDED DEADLINE: TYSON PRIZE

International Psychoanalytical Association *** The closing date for this opportunity has been extended. The previous deadline of 30 May has been extended to 30 July 2018. All other call details remain unchanged. This prize recognises an unpublished clinical paper written

by an IPA candidate in the two previous years. The prize is worth USD 500. ***

Closing date: 30 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

ANITSCHKOW PRIZE

European Atherosclerosis Society This recognises research contribution in the field of atherosclerosis and linked metabolic disturbances. The prize includes a medal, an award worth €10,000, the opportunity to present the

Anitschkow lecture at the EAS congress, and be invited to write a review for the society’s journal.

Closing date: 30 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

DIGITAL PRESERVATION AWARDS

Digital Preservation Coalition These recognise significant and innovative contributions to maintaining a digital legacy. Awards are worth up to £1,000 each.

Closing date: 30 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

MAURICE BERMAN PRIZE FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE

British Orthodontic Society This recognises case reports that include full diagnostic, treatment progress, finish and post-treatment records related to orthodontia.

Closing date: 30 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT COMPETITION

European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons This recognises members of the society who have demonstrated achievements through their entrepreneurial skills. The winner receives a €1,000 bursary.

Closing date: 30 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

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HENRY O FUCHS STUDENT AWARD

Society of Automotive Engineers International This recognises a graduate or recent graduate that is working in the field of fatigue research and applications. The award consists of an

honorarium of USD 100 and travel allowance.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

PHD FELLOWSHIPS

African Economic Research Consortium These provide financial support for African postgraduate students intending to study for a PhD.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

PHD THESIS RESEARCH AWARDS

African Economic Research Consortium These support PhD thesis research in economics. Closing date: 31 Jul 18

Link to *Research Professional

TWAS-SN BOSE POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

TWAS This enables young scientists to pursue research leading towards a PhD in the physical sciences at the SN Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in Kolkata, India. Fellowships are tenable for four years, with the possibility of a one-

year extension, and include a monthly stipend to cover living costs and food.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

HIDEYO NOGUCHI AFRICA PRIZE – MEDICAL RESEARCH

Cabinet Office of Japan This recognises individuals with achievements in the field of medical research who have combated infectious and other diseases in

Africa. The prize includes JPY 100 million.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

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SAE/TIMKEN-HOWARD SIMPSON AUTOMOTIVE TRANSMISSION AND DRIVELINE INNOVATION AWARD

Society of Automotive Engineers International This recognises an engineer from the automotive industry for contributions to the technology progress and dissemination in the area of automotive transmission and

driveline. The award includes a USD 2,000 honorarium.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

TWAS-BIOTEC POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

TWAS This enables young scientists from developing countries other than Thailand to pursue advanced research in biotechnology at the National Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology in

Thailand. Fellowships cover living expenses and are tenable for one to two years.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

TWAS-SN BOSE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

TWAS These enable scientists from developing countries to pursue postdoctoral research in the physical sciences at the SN Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences in India. Fellowships are tenable for six to 12

months and include a monthly stipend which covers living costs such as food and health insurance.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

EUROPEAN SATELLITE NAVIGATION COMPETITION

European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency This recognises ideas and solutions for the commercial application of satellite navigation technology. The total budget is €1 million.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

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GRADUATE AWARDS

Klassik Stiftung Weimar These support scholars who have obtained above-average results in their degree studies and wish to document the conceptual context of their research project, to be realised in Weimar, by means of a dissertation or equivalent scientific

work. Awards are worth up to €6,000 for a maximum of six months.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

POSTDOCTORAL AWARDS

Klassik Stiftung Weimar These support postdoctoral researchers who wish to use the Weimar collections for their research work. Awards are worth up

to €9,000 for a maximum of six months.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

RESIDENTIAL AWARDS

Klassik Stiftung Weimar These offer graduates, scientists who have completed their doctoral thesis and established scientists to conduct research in Weimar. Awards are worth up to €3,000 for a maximum of six months. Awardees also benefit

from a book allowance and a variety of concessions.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

MARCONI PRIZE

Marconi Society This recognises individuals who have made significant contributions to advancing communications through scientific discoveries and

entrepreneurship. The prize is worth USD 100,000.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

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JP DEN HARTOG AWARD

American Society of Mechanical Engineers This recognises contributions to the teaching and practice of vibration engineering. The award is worth USD 3,000.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

POSTGRADUATE ESSAY PRIZE

Association for the Study of Modern Italy This recognises an unpublished work by a postgraduate student related to modern Italian history, society or politics in the period

between circa 1780 and the present. The prize is worth £300.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

TWAS-NCP POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

TWAS This enables young scientists from developing countries other than Pakistan to pursue postdoctoral research in physical sciences. Fellowships are tenable for six to 12 months and include a monthly

stipend which covers living costs such as accommodation, food and health insurance.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

STANLEY GRAY FELLOWSHIP

Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology This enables a doctoral or postdoctoral researcher to undertake work in the field of maritime engineering, science or

technology. The fellowship is worth £12,000 over three years.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

EDUCATION SUPPORT

Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Respiratory Care This assists members with their education and development by enabling them to undertake activities such as a postgraduate degree or presenting research at an international conference. Total

funding is worth up to £600 per year, with up to £300 available per applicant.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

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EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT FUND

Society for Underwater Technology This supports postgraduate students who are either starting or continuing a degree related to one area of marine science, underwater

technology or offshore engineering. Awards are worth up to £4,000.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

RESEARCH GRANTS

Univers Foundation These support research that contributes to healthy and spiritually enriched society. Grants are worth up to JPY 1 million over one year.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

HELMUT-SCHMIDT-PROGRAMME – MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PUBLIC POLICY AND GOOD GOVERNANCE

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) | Deutscher Akademischer

Austauschdienst These enable graduates from selected countries in Africa, Latin America, Asia and the Middle East to obtain a master’s degree in a good governance-related subject in

Germany. The scholarships are worth €750 per month.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

HORIZON PRIZE FOR SOCIAL INNOVATION IN EUROPE – IMPROVED MOBILITY FOR OLDER PEOPLE

Horizon 2020: Societal Challenges This aims to develop innovative and sustainable mobility solutions for older people, allowing them to maintain independence and actively participate in social life. The first prize is worth €1 million and four

additional prizes are worth €250,000 each.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

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C EDWIN BAKER AWARD FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF SCHOLARSHIP ON MEDIA, MARKETS AND DEMOCRACY

International Communication Association This recognises work that has made contributions to the development, reach and influence of human communication scholarly field. The award is worth USD 500.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

LAW SCHOLARSHIP

Loch Employment Law This helps students pursue their law school course. The scholarship is worth £350.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA CONSORTIUM FOR ADVANCED BIOSTATISTICS MASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS

Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa These enable young candidates with quantitative backgrounds in low- and middle-income countries to complete a master’s degree programme on quantitative research

in health-related fields. Full scholarships are available.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

DR ANN PRISTON AWARD

Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences | Forensic Science Society This recognises forensic scientists who have excelled in their commitment to casework and the courts. The award is worth £150. Travel up to £100 and accommodation are covered to

enable the winner to attend the annual general meeting where the award is presented.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

SIAM/ACM PRIZE IN COMPUTATIONAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics This recognises contributions to the development and use of mathematical and computational

tools and methods for the solution of science and engineering problems. The prize includes a cash prize and

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travel expenses to the award meeting.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

SIAM/CSE EARLY CAREER PRIZE

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics This recognises early career researchers in the field of computer science and engineering for distinguished contributions to the field. The award consists of a certificate and reimbursement of

travel expenses incurred in attending the award ceremony.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

NANOMATERIALS JOURNAL YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD

Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute This recognises contributions to the advancement of nanomaterials. The award is worth CHF 2,000.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

HIDEYO NOGUCHI AFRICA PRIZE – MEDICAL SERVICES

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science This recognises medical services that combat infectious and other diseases in Africa, thus contributing to the health and welfare of the

African people and of all humankind. The prize includes JPY 100 million.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

BEST INNOVATION AWARD

The Spindle This recognises innovative concepts in the field of international development. Cash prizes are available for three winners within the main prize category.

Closing date: 31 Jul 18 Link to *Research Professional

YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD

Materials Research Society This recognises interdisciplinary scientific work in materials research

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by a young scientist or engineer. The award includes a cash prize of USD 5,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

AWARD FOR SCIENCE DIPLOMACY

American Association for the Advancement of Science This recognises an individual or a small group in the scientific or engineering community for their contribution to furthering science

diplomacy. The award includes USD 5,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

AWARD FOR SCIENTIFIC FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY

American Association for the Advancement of Science This recognises scientists and engineers whose exemplary actions have fostered scientific freedom and responsibility. The award includes a cash prize of USD 5,000, complimentary registration and

reimbursement for travel and hotel expenses to attend the association’s annual meeting.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

RADIATION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AWARD

American Nuclear Society This recognises creative applications of radiation sciences and engineering principles that have important implications for radiation

science and technology. The award is worth USD 2,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

REACTOR TECHNOLOGY AWARD – ATOMIC ENERGY SOCIETY OF JAPAN

American Nuclear Society This recognises original contributions in the areas of design and safety in reactor technology. The award is worth USD 2,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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ELECTRONICS AND PHOTONICS DIVISION AWARD

Electrochemical Society This recognises an author who has made significant scientific contributions and enhanced the scientific stature of the society through published papers and presentations. The award is worth

USD 1,500 plus up to USD 1,000 for travel expenses.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

BRIAN D NOVIS JUNIOR RESEARCH GRANTS

International Myeloma Foundation These support research in the field of multiple myeloma or related disorders. The award is worth USD 50,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

RESEARCH TRAINING GRANT

Society for Academic Emergency Medicine This supports the development of scientists in emergency medicine. The grant is worth up to USD 150,000 per year for two years.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

DIELECTRIC SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DIVISION THOMAS D CALLINAN AWARD

Electrochemical Society This recognises contributions to dielectric science and technology, and encourages publication in the society’s journal. The award is worth USD 1,500.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD

National Ataxia Foundation This aims to encourage young investigators to pursue a career in the field of any form of ataxia

research. The award is worth USD 35,000 over one year.

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SIR WILFRED FISH RESEARCH PRIZE

British Society of Periodontology This encourages researchers in the early stages of their career by recognising an original piece of scientific research in the field of

periodontology. The prize is worth £1,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

MARK MILLS AWARD

American Nuclear Society This recognises a technical paper contributing to the advancement of science and engineering related to the atomic nucleus written by a

graduate student. The award is worth USD 500.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

MARY JANE OESTMANN PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

American Nuclear Society This recognises personal dedication and technical achievement by a woman in the fields of nuclear science, engineering, research or

education. The award is worth USD 1,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

American Nuclear Society This recognises past or current technical achievement in the art or science of thermal hydraulics. The award is worth USD 1,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS

European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases These fund visits by society members to other centres to obtain experience or training in techniques or areas not otherwise available to them. The awards will cover round-trip travel costs and a maximum of

€4,944 for up to 12 weeks. The host centre is also offered funding to cover the visit.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

KARL DEUTSCH AWARD

International Studies Association This recognises a contribution to the study of international relations and peace. The award is worth USD 500.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

JANE DEMPSEY DOUGLASS PRIZE

American Society of Church History This honours an essay on women’s role in the history of Christianity published in the previous calendar year. The prize is worth USD 250.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

TEAM SCIENCE AWARD

American Association for Cancer Research This recognises a research team for innovative science that has advanced fundamental knowledge, detection, diagnosis, prevention or treatment

of cancer. The award is worth USD 50,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT

British Society for Neuroendocrinology These support postdoctoral scientists and students conducting neuroendocrine research projects. Up to 12 grants worth up to £5,000

each are available. Funding covers research costs and consumables.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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YOUNG ENGINEERS GRADUATE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers This recognises a presentation delivered by an engineering graduate to an audience at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. The winner will receive fully funded attendance and travel to the 2019 American Society of Heating,

Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers conference, with money prizes for all other finalists.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

INNOVATION IN MATERIALS CHARACTERISATION AWARD

Materials Research Society This recognises an advance in materials characterisation. The award is worth USD 5,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN PHILOSOPHY TEACHING

American Philosophical Association This recognises a philosophy teacher who has had an impact on student learning of philosophy in undergraduate or pre-college

settings. The prize comprises USD 1,000 and a plaque.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

MID-CAREER RESEARCHER AWARD

Materials Research Society This recognises achievements in materials research. The award is worth USD 5,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

IMPACT AWARD

Materials Research Society This recognises individuals who have displayed excellence in areas of science communication, education, advancing diversity, mentoring or community engagement. The award includes a USD 5,000 cash prize and

reasonable travel and accommodation expenses to attend the society meeting.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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WOODY WHITE SERVICE AWARD

Materials Research Society This recognises individuals who have advanced materials science and technology to improve the quality of life. The award includes a travel stipend to attend the society

meeting, as well as lifetime membership.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

GRADUATE STUDENT AWARDS

Materials Research Society These recognise graduate students whose academic achievements and current materials research display a high level of excellence and

distinction. Awards range from USD 200 to USD 500.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

ALVIN M WEINBERG MEDAL

American Nuclear Society This recognises international technical and policy leadership in nuclear science and technology. The award is worth USD 1,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

LLOYD J OLD AWARD IN CANCER IMMUNOLOGY

American Association for Cancer Research This recognises an active scientist whose innovative research in cancer immunology has had a far-reaching impact on the cancer field. The award includes a cash prize of USD 10,000 and support for the awardee

and a guest to attend the annual meeting.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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KAVLI SCIENCE JOURNALISM AWARDS

American Association for the Advancement of Science These honour reporting on science by professional journalists, and encourage better public understanding of science and its impact. A gold award, worth USD

5,000, and a silver award, worth USD 3,500, are available in each category.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

E GAIL DE PLANQUE NATIONAL AWARD

American Nuclear Society This recognises lifetime or singular achievements by women that have resulted in tangible benefits to the field of nuclear science and

engineering. The award is worth USD 5,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

EMERGING SCHOLARS AWARD

Association for Research on Nonprofit Organizations and Voluntary Action

(ARNOVA) This supports the attendance of students and new scholars who are in their first year of appointment in academic or practice positions at the association’s annual meeting. The

award includes complementary registration.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

DOCTORAL AND MASTER’S BURSARY PROGRAMME IN RADIO TELESCOPES

National Research Foundation of South Africa This supports academic students in undertaking postgraduate-level research relevant to the scientific and technical goals of the Square

Kilometre Array and MeerKAT radio telescopes.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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AMERICAN ART IN TRANSLATION BOOK PRIZE

Yale University This recognises a book-length manuscript written in a language other than English for contributions to the historical visual arts in the US. The prize is worth USD 5,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

BENJAMIN RUSH AWARD

American Psychiatric Association This recognises an individual for their contributions to the literature on the history of psychiatry. The award is worth USD 1,000.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

ANATOMY TRAINING PROGRAMME BURSARIES

Anatomical Society These support society members who have been accepted on to the society’s training programme. Each bursary is worth £350 per module, up to £700 per year, and aims to cover the module fee of £250 and to

provide some funds for applicants to use in attending the course.

Closing date: 01 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH COLLABORATION GRANTS IN DANIDA PRIORITY COUNTRIES

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark | Udenrigsministeriet These support strategic research cooperation projects which will generate new knowledge relevant to the needs and strategies of priority countries and to Denmark’s development cooperation, as well as strengthening research capacity in

developing countries. The total budget is DKK 120 million. Projects may receive up to DKK 12m each, over five years.

Closing date: 02 Aug 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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SIR ROBERT JONES SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN FROM REFUGEE BACKGROUNDS

Refugees as Survivors New Zealand This enables young women from refugee backgrounds to complete a university degree or tertiary qualification from an approved tertiary institution. The scholarship covers hostel accommodation for the

first two years of study and academic fees from the second year of study.

Closing date: 03 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

ANTHROPOLOGY INTERNSHIPS

American Museum of Natural History This offers internships for undergraduate and graduate students interested in pursuing careers in anthropology, museums or related fields. Applicants must specify whether they are applying for a paid, academic credit or unpaid

internship. Monthly stipends are awarded for up to two session’s worth of work.

Closing date: 04 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

SLAS INNOVATION AWARD

Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening This recognises a presentation at the SLAS international conference. The prize is worth USD 10,000 and the winner is also granted a

complementary one-year membership to SLAS.

Closing date: 07 Aug 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

AACR/AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY AWARD FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE IN CANCER EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PREVENTION

American Association for Cancer Research This recognises an individual investigator for research accomplishments in the fields of cancer epidemiology, biomarkers and prevention. The award includes a cash prize of USD 10,000 and

support for the winner and a guest to attend the AACR annual meeting.

Closing date: 08 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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AACR PRINCESS TAKAMATSU MEMORIAL LECTURESHIP

American Association for Cancer Research This recognises an individual scientist whose work has had or may have a far-reaching impact on the detection, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of cancer, and who embodies the dedication of the Princess to multinational

collaborations. The award includes USD 10,000 and support to attend the association’s annual meeting.

Closing date: 08 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

RESEARCH DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP FOR AUD AUDIOLOGISTS (F32)

NIH: National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders This enables scientists to undertake comprehensive and rigourous biomedical research training and dissertation research leading to a research doctorate in the biomedical, behavioural or clinical

sciences. Awards include subsistence allowance, tuition and fees, and other fellowship expenses.

Closing date: 08 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

LLOYD V BERKNER TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP

American Geophysical Union This supports early career scientists and students in travelling to and presenting research at meetings sponsored by the union. The fellowship covers the registration

fee, travel, accommodation and daily expenses during the meeting.

Closing date: 08 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

DAVID S MILLER YOUNG SCIENTIST SCHOLARSHIP

American Geophysical Union This supports undergraduate or graduate student study in the geo-environmental sciences and geo-environmental engineering. The scholarship is worth USD 1,500.

Closing date: 08 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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ZAYED SUSTAINABILITY PRIZES

Mubadala Development Company These recognise innovators and visionaries whose achievements have an impact across multiple sustainability sectors. Prizes are worth USD 600,000 per category.

Closing date: 09 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

COMING SOON: TWAS-CNPQ POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS – PHD

TWAS *** This opportunity will be available soon. The following information is subject to change. These fellowships enable young scientists from developing countries other than Brazil to pursue research

towards a PhD in the natural sciences at a research institution in Brazil. Fellows receive a stipend of up to BRL 105,600 for up to four years. ***

Closing date: 11 Aug 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

JOHN MADDOX PRIZE

Sense About Science This recognises an individual who has promoted sound science and evidence on a matter of public interest, facing difficulty or hostility

in doing so. The prize is worth £3,000.

Closing date: 13 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

EARLY CAREER AND SENIOR SCHOLAR HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH AWARDS

American Psychiatric Association These recognise the best paper published in the past year by an early career psychiatrist as well as sustained research accomplishments in the area of mental health by a

senior scholar. Awards are worth up to USD 1,000.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

ARTHUR CASAGRANDE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AWARD

American Society of Civil Engineers

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This recognises accomplishments, as evidenced by completed works, reports, or papers in the field of geotechnical engineering. The award

includes a cash prize that is determined annually.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

JFK LIBRARY FOUNDATION ABBA P SCHWARTZ FELLOWSHIP

National Archives and Records Administration This supports a scholar in the production of a substantial work in the areas of immigration, naturalisation or refugee policy. A

stipend worth USD 3,100 is available.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

EXTENDED DEADLINE: GALILEO GALILEI AWARD

International Commission for Optics *** The closing date for this opportunity has been extended. The previous deadline of 15 April has been extended to 15 August 2017. All other call details remain unchanged. This award recognises contributions to the field of optics, achieved under unfavourable

circumstances. The award consists of a medal, financial travel assistance to attend an ICO meeting and a cash donation. ***

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

AACR AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN CANCER RESEARCH

American Association for Cancer Research This recognises an individual who has made fundamental contributions to cancer research, either through a single scientific discovery or a body of work. The award includes an honorarium and support for the

winner and a guest to attend the association’s annual meeting.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

PHILIP BRETT AWARD

American Musicological Society This honours musicological work in the field of gay, lesbian, bisexual,

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transgender or transsexual studies. The award consists of a monetary prize and a certificate.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

MARGARET FOTI AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP AND EXTRAORDINARY ACHIEVEMENTS IN CANCER RESEARCH

American Association for Cancer Research This recognises an individual whose leadership and achievements in cancer research or in support of cancer research have made a major impact on the field. The award includes an honorarium worth USD

10,000, and support for the winner and a guest to attend the annual meeting of the association.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

HANAWALT AWARD

International Centre for Diffraction Data This recognises recent work in the field of powder diffraction. The award includes a cash prize of USD 1,000 and covers conference travel expenses.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Leibniz Institute of European History | Leibniz-Institut für Europäische Geschichte These enable doctoral researchers to conduct research into the religious, political, social or cultural history of Europe from the early modern period to 1990 at the Leibniz Institute in Mainz, Germany. Each

scholarship is worth up to €14,400 over 12 months.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

MENTOR AWARDS

American Association for the Advancement of Science These honour individuals who during their careers demonstrate leadership to increase the participation of underrepresented

groups in science and engineering fields and careers. Awards include USD 5,000 and complimentary registration, hotel and travel

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expenses to attend the AAAS annual meeting.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

EARLY-CAREER AWARD FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WITH SCIENCE

American Association for the Advancement of Science This recognises early-career scientists and engineers who demonstrate excellence in their contribution to public engagement with science activities. The award comprises USD 5,000, and complimentary registration and

reimbursement for reasonable hotel and travel expenses to attend the association’s annual meeting.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

GRANTS FOR STUDIES IN ASTRONOMY AND GEOPHYSICS

Royal Astronomical Society These support research or study in any area of astronomy or geophysics. Applications should normally be for sums between £250 and £5,000.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

AONSA PRIZE

Asia-Oceania Neutron Scattering Association This recognises a research career with significant impact or contribution to the use or development of neutron science or technology in the Asia-Oceania

region. The award consists of a certificate and a monetary prize.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

ITTLESON AWARD

American Psychiatric Association This recognises published research in child and adolescent psychiatry that has resulted in, or promises to lead to, a significant advance in promoting the mental health of

children. The prize includes USD 2,000.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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JUDD MARMOR AWARD

American Psychiatric Association This recognises a member of the psychiatry field who has contributed to advancing the biopsychosocial model. The award consists of a plaque and USD 1,000.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

CARL L MONISMITH LECTURE ON PAVEMENT ENGINEERING

American Society of Civil Engineers This recognises research contributions in pavement engineering. The award includes an honorarium determined annually.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

HARRY SCHNABEL JR AWARD

American Society of Civil Engineers This recognises excellence and innovation in the earth retaining structures. The award includes a cash prize.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

MARTIN S KAPP FOUNDATION ENGINEERING AWARD

American Society of Civil Engineers This recognises innovative design or construction of foundations, earthworks, retaining structures, or underground construction. The

award includes a cash prize determined annually.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL PHD STUDENTS

Leibniz Institute of European History | Leibniz-Institut für Europäische

Geschichte These support international junior researchers in history, theology and other historical subjects. Fellowships are worth €1,200 per month for six to 12 months.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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R TOM SAWYER AWARD

American Society of Mechanical Engineers This recognises an individual for contributions to advance the purpose of the gas turbine industry and to the International Gas Turbine Institute over a substantial period of

time. The award includes a cash prize of USD 1,000.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

J FRANK AND JOAN UHL PIERCE TRANSCULTURAL NURSING AWARD

Transcultural Nursing Society This supports a nurse who reflects the knowledge of the requirement for all nurses to promote and incorporate cultural competent care

into practice in health care. The award is worth USD 1,000.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

OPUS PRIMUM SPONSORSHIP AWARD FOR THE BEST NEWCOMER SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATION

Volkswagen Foundation | VolkswagenStiftung This recognises the best newcomer German-language publication of the year by young scientists and promotes the teaching of science as

a central task for research. The prize is worth €10,000.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

FELLOWSHIP AWARD

National Ataxia Foundation This supports postdoctoral researchers who have shown a commitment to research in the field of Ataxia. The award is worth up to USD 35,000 over one year.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP FORUM AWARD

Orthopaedic Research Society This recognises a woman biologist, clinician or engineer who, throughout her professional lifetime, has made significant contributions to the understanding of the musculoskeletal system and

musculoskeletal diseases and injuries. The award includes USD 500.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

MOBILITY UNLIMITED CHALLENGE

Nesta This supports innovative assistive mobility devices that incorporate intelligent systems. The total budget is USD 4 million.

Closing date: 15 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

JOHN TYNDALL AWARD

IEEE This recognises an individual who has made contributions in any area of optical-fibre technology, including optical fibres themselves, optical components used in fibre systems, as well as transmission systems and

networks using fibres. The award includes an honorarium.

Closing date: 18 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

JAMES B HERRICK AWARD

American Heart Association This recognises a physician whose scientific achievements have contributed profoundly to the advancement and practice of clinical cardiology. The award includes round-trip airfare to attend the association’s scientific sessions, as

well as registration, accommodation, transportation and subsistence costs.

Closing date: 19 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

VISITING FELLOWSHIPS

University of Oxford

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These enable scholars to engage in study and research in Oxford and to participate in the academic life of the college. Fellowships are awarded for one, two, or three terms of an

academic year, and include accommodation and meals.

Closing date: 24 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

HUGUENOT SCHOLARSHIP

Institute of Historical Research This supports a student working towards a higher degree on a Huguenot subject, for example, any activity of the French, the Dutch, the Flemish or the Walloon Protestants from the 16th century to the present

day, in any geographical area. The scholarship is worth £2,500.

Closing date: 24 Aug 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

RONPAKU DISSERTATION PHD PROGRAMME

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science This aims to provide financial and tutorial support for promising researchers in Asia and Africa or other specified countries who wish to obtain their PhD degrees from Japanese universities through the submission of a dissertation.

Approximately 20 fellowships of up to JPY3.6 million will be awarded. Fellowships are tenable for up to three years.

Closing date: 25 Aug 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

ORS/RJOS YOUNG FEMALE INVESTIGATOR GRANT

Orthopaedic Research Society This recognises an individual based on the quality and scientific merit of their research.

Closing date: 27 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

FORCE & MOTION/ORS YOUNG SCIENTIST SCHOLARSHIP

Orthopaedic Research Society This recognises a young trainee’s research in multi-axis force measurement and testing. The scholarship is worth USD 10,000.

Closing date: 27 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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NEW INVESTIGATOR RECOGNITION AWARDS

Orthopaedic Research Society These recognise abstracts submitted by members for presentation at the Orthopaedic Research Society’s annual meeting. Awards are worth USD 500 each.

Closing date: 27 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

French Muscular Dystrophy Association | Association Française Contre les Myopathies These fellowships aim to increase the understanding of the neuromuscular system and encourage the development of therapies for neuromuscular diseases and rare genetic diseases. Postdoctoral fellowships are worth

€25,500 over one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year.

Closing date: 28 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

COMING SOON: JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

University of Cambridge *** This opportunity will be available soon. The next call is expected to open on 29 June and close on 30 August 2018. The following information is subject to change. These fellowships enable researchers to spend up to four years in Cambridge undertaking

postdoctoral research or scholarly work. Stipends are worth up to £25,785 per year and include housing allowances of 6,428 per annum. ***

Closing date: 30 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

FLUIDS ENGINEERING AWARD

American Society of Mechanical Engineers This recognises contributions, over a period of years, to the engineering profession and especially to the field of fluids engineering through

research, practice or teaching. The award is worth USD 1,000.

Closing date: 30 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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FELLOWSHIPS

Matsumae International Foundation These support research projects conducted in Japan, with preference of studies in the fields of natural science, engineering and medicine. Fellowships include a stipend of JPY 220,000 per month, travel and health insurance, and a start-up fund

of JPY 120,000. Approximately 20 fellowships are available for three to six months.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

TRAVEL BURSARIES

Australasian Society for Immunology These enable student and early postdoctoral members to attend the society’s scientific meeting, to be held in December 2018 in Perth.

Bursaries cover conference registration and airfares.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

KOREAN LANGUAGE TRAINING FELLOWSHIP

Korea Foundation This supports Korean studies graduate students and researchers who wish to undertake a language immersion programme at a university in Korea. Fellowships include a monthly stipend of KRW 1 million for master’s candidates and

lower and KRW 1.2m for doctoral candidates and above; a settling-in allowance of KRW 300,000; tuition fees and health insurance.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

PRÉMIO BIAL DE MEDICINA CLÍNICA AWARD FOR CLINICAL MEDICINE

Bial Foundation This recognises intellectual, original work on any freely chosen medical topic on clinical practice. The first prize is worth €100,000. Up to two

honourable mentions prizes worth €10,000 each are also available.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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FIELD RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Korea Foundation These provide overseas Korean studies scholars and experts with the opportunity to conduct onsite field research in Korea and access resource materials. Fellowships include a stipend worth up to KRW 3 million per month for one to 12

months plus return airfare and travel insurance. Settlement support is available for tenured professors.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

TWAS-DBT POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

TWAS This enables scholars from developing countries to pursue research towards a PhD in biotechnology at key biotechnology research institutions in India. Fellowships include a monthly stipend to cover living costs,

subsistence and health insurance, house rent allowance, and are tenable for a period of up to five years.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

INTERNATIONAL MASTER’S FELLOWSHIPS

Wellcome Trust These offer nationals of low- and middle-income countries the opportunity to receive training at master’s degree level. Fellowships

are worth £120,00 for up to 30 months.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

TWAS-CSIR POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

TWAS This enables scholars from developing countries to pursue research leading towards a PhD in the areas of science and technology at CSIR research laboratories. Fellowships provide accommodation and a monthly stipend to cover

living costs, food and health insurance. Fellows may also receive subsidised accommodation.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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CTWAS-CSIR POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

TWAS This enables young scientists to pursue postdoctoral research in emerging areas of science and technology at the CSIR research laboratories. Fellowships provide a monthly stipend to cover living

costs, meals and health insurance, and are tenable for six to 12 months.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

AAWC SCHOLARSHIPS

Association for the Advancement of Wound Care These support educational pursuits such as conducting teaching programmes or participating in learning opportunities, including courses, exchanges and travel, related to diabetic foot or other

areas within wound care. The total budget is USD 9,000.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

TWAS-ICCBS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

TWAS This supports young scientists from developing countries other than Pakistan in pursuing postdoctoral research in organic chemistry, biochemistry, biotechnology, molecular medicine, pharmacology or physical chemistry at the

International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences . Fellowships are tenable for six to 12 months.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

TWAS-ICCBS POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME IN CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES

TWAS This enables young scientists from developing countries other than Pakistan to pursue research leading to a PhD in the chemical and biological sciences. Fellowships

include one return journey to Pakistan and a monthly stipend.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

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TWAS-USM POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME – NATURAL SCIENCES

TWAS This enables young scientists from developing countries other than Malaysia to pursue studies leading to a PhD in the natural sciences. Fellowships include a standard monthly allowance to cover living

costs such as accommodation and subsistence.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

TWAS-USM POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME – NATURAL SCIENCES

TWAS This enables young scientists from developing countries other than Malaysia to pursue advanced research in natural sciences. Fellowships include a standard monthly allowance to cover living

costs, such as accommodation and subsistence.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

EXTENDED DEADLINE: SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL RESEARCH

University of Gothenburg | GU *** The closing date for this opportunity has been extended. The previous deadline of 2 May has been extended to 31 August 2018. All other call details remain unchanged. These support scientific research projects that mainly focus on entrepreneurship in a broad sense

and that are linked to the key research areas at the school. Six scholarships, worth SEK 268,000 each, are available. ***

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTER’S STUDENTS IN FINNISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Finnish National Agency for Education | Opetushallitus These enable students of Finnish language and culture at universities outside Finland for to carry out advanced master’s studies in Finnish universities or to collect material in

Finland for their master’s thesis in their home university. Scholarships are worth €800 each per month for a maximum period of one term.

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Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

SIMON DENTITH MEMORIAL PRIZE

Raymond Williams Society This recognises a postgraduate essay competition for work grounded in the tradition of cultural materialism. The prize includes £100 and a year’s subscription to the society.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

ESSAY PRIZE

Katherine Mansfield Society This recognises an essay on the relationship between Katherine Mansfield and Elizabeth von Arnim. The prize is worth £200 and the winning essay will be considered for

publication in the Katherine Mansfield Studies yearbook.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

TWAS-UPM POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

TWAS This enables young scientists from developing countries other than Malaysia to pursue advanced research in natural sciences. Fellowships are tenable for six to 12

months and include a monthly stipend.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

TWAS-CIIT VISITING SCHOLAR FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

TWAS This enables scientists from developing countries other than Pakistan to pursue advanced research in the natural sciences or social and economic sciences in Pakistan. Fellowships are tenable for one to three months and include a

monthly stipend to cover living costs, such as accommodation, food and health insurance.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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KIBBUTZ FUND PRIZE

University of Haifa This recognises a completed research paper or publication related to ensuring the future of the kibbutz. The prize is worth USD 2,000.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

ABEL VISITING SCHOLAR PROGRAMME

International Mathematical Union This enables mathematicians professionally based in developing countries to visit an international research collaborator for a period of one month. The grant is worth up to USD 5,000 and covers health

insurance, visa cost, travel and living expenses, including accommodation for one month.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

ALBA/PUFFIN AWARD FOR HUMAN RIGHTS ACTIVISM

Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives This recognises individuals or organisations whose work has had an impact on the advancement and defence of human rights. The award is worth USD 100,000.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

COLLEGE TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIPS

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow These enable members of the college to travel to centres of excellence in order to gain further experience in any area of surgery, or for members from overseas to visit centres in the

UK. Up to 10 fellowships, worth up to £2,000 each, are available

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

HONORARY FELLOWSHIP

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health

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This recognises individuals who have demonstrated, through research or clinical commitment, major contributions to paediatrics during their career. The fellowship includes invitations to special

events, access to college publications and resources and discounts for conferences, journals and courses.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

ESSAY SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS FOR MEDICAL STUDENT AND FOUNDATION DOCTOR

British Society of Interventional Radiology These recognise essays on interventional radiology at the annual meeting, which will take place from 14 to 16 November 2018 in Bournemouth.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

RICHARD L GREENE DISSERTATION AWARD

American Physical Society This recognises doctoral thesis research in experimental condensed matter or experimental materials physics. The award consists of USD 2,500 and an allowance of up to USD

1,500 for travel to attend and speak at the annual APS March meeting.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

DATA61 POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS — NEW SOUTH WALES, SOUTH AUSTRALIA AND AUSTRALIAN CAPITAL TERRITORY

Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation These enable international students to undertake PhD research in cyber and cyber security topics relevant to defence and the Australian community. In 2017, full scholarships provide a stipend of up

to AUD 41,682, while top-up scholarships are worth AUD 10,000 per year.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

ALATIS PRIZE

International Research Foundation for English Language Education

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This recognises a published work focusing on the area of language policy and planning in educational contexts. The prize is worth USD 500.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

MCCARTHY AWARD FOR HISTORY OF MEDICINE RESEARCH

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh This recognises the best unpublished paper on the history of medicine research in Scotland. The prize is worth £500.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

PHARMACEUTICS JOURNAL YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD

Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute This recognises ground-breaking research and significant contributions to pharmaceutics. The award includes CHF 2,000.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

YOUNG AFRICAN ENTREPRENEURS COMPETITION

Regional Universities Forum for Capacity Building in Agriculture This challenges entrepreneurs to catalyse entrepreneurship through promotion of business innovation and provides seed funding for creative and innovative business ideas. Ten awards are available each

in the range of USD 2,000 and USD 5,000.

Closing date: 31 Aug 18 Link to *Research Professional

COMING SOON: NICOLAS ANDRY LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Association of Bone and Joint Surgeons *** This opportunity will be available soon. The next call is expected to close in August 2018. The following information is subject to change. This award recognises a body of research that has

significantly contributed to orthopaedic knowledge and has been completed over an extended period of time. The award includes USD 10,000. ***

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CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME

Leukemia & Lymphoma Society This supports scientists researching questions of direct relevance to haematological malignancies and pre-malignant conditions. Awards are worth up to USD 110,000 per

year for a maximum period of five years.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

ABE FELLOWSHIP

Social Science Research Council This encourages international multidisciplinary research on topics of pressing global concern and promotes a new level of intellectual cooperation between the Japanese and American academic and professional communities. The

fellowship provides three to 12 months of full-time support over a two-year period.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY DIVISION RESEARCH AWARD

Electrochemical Society This recognises contributions to the science and technology of energy related research areas that include scientific and technological aspects of fossil fuels and alternative energy sources, energy management and

environmental consequences of energy utilisation. The award is worth USD 2,000.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

CHARLES T AND JUDITH A TART STUDENT INCENTIVE AWARD

Parapsychology Foundation This recognises and supports a student who demonstrates a strong

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commitment to work within parapsychology. The award is worth USD 500.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

PRIZE LECTURE

Experimental Psychology Society This recognises research achievement by experimental psychologists at an early stage in their career. The award includes an honorarium.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

PFIZER OPHTHALMICS CARL CAMRAS TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH AWARD

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology This recognises an early-career researcher for excellence in research, and in their scientific discoveries, concepts and novel technologies. Up to three awards,

worth USD 12,000 each, are available.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

MID-CAREER AWARD

Experimental Psychology Society This recognises an experimental psychologist who is currently active in research, and has a distinguished research record over a substantial period. The award includes an

honorarium and a life membership to the society.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

NANOCARBONS DIVISION RICHARD E SMALLEY RESEARCH AWARD

Electrochemical Society

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his recognises contributions to fullerenes, nanotubes and carbon nanostructures research. The award

includes a USD 1,000 cash prize and up to USD 1,500 for travel to the meeting of award presentation.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

ECCO FELLOWSHIPS

European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation These aim to encourage young individuals in their career and to promote innovative scientific research in inflammatory bowel diseases in Europe. Two awards

worth €60,000 each over one year are available.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

ECCO TRAVEL AWARDS

European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation These enable young investigators to visit different inflammatory bowel disease centres in Europe, to learn scientific techniques or be a clinical observer. Up to four grants, worth

€1,500 each over a maximum of three months, are available.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

YC FUNG EARLY CAREER AWARD

American Society of Mechanical Engineers This recognises a young investigator who is committed to pursuing research in the field of bioengineering and has demonstrated potential to contribute to the field. The award

includes USD 1,000 and a travel supplement.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

HR LISSNER MEDAL

American Society of Mechanical Engineers This recognises accomplishments in the field of bioengineering. The

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award includes USD 1,000 and a travel supplement to attend the award presentation.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

VAN C MOW MEDAL

American Society of Mechanical Engineers This recognises an individual who has demonstrated contributions to the field of bioengineering. The award includes USD 1,000 and a

travel supplement to attend the award presentation.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

TRAVELLING SCHOLARSHIPS

Society for the Study of Addiction These enable younger members of the society to travel to international meetings, laboratories or clinics in order to further their training.

Scholarships are worth up to £2,500 each.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

ROLF LUFT AWARD

Rolf Luft Foundation for Diabetes Research | Rolf Lufts Stiftelse för

Diabetesforskning This recognises outstanding scientific contribution in endocrinology and diabetes. The prize comprises a cash award and a medal.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS

International Society of Gastrointestinal Oncology These enable young investigators and fellows to attend the society’s annual conference. Grants are worth up to USD 500.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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STUDENT RESEARCH GRANTS

American Hemerocallis Society These support graduate or undergraduate students and faculty or staff using daylilies as experimental organisms in research

projects. The grants are worth up to USD 5,000 a year and may be renewed twice for a total project duration of three years.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

HEMLOW PRIZE

McGill University This recognises the best essay written by a graduate student on any aspect of the life or writings of Frances Burney or the Burney family. The award includes USD 250

and a year's membership in the Burney Society.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

BRAIN PRIZE

Lundbeck Foundation | Lundbeckfonden This recognises original and influential advances in research on the nervous system, covering all aspects from fundamental studies to research related to understanding and treatment of diseases of the

brain and other parts of the nervous system. The prize is worth €1 million.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

ENERGY TECHNOLOGY DIVISION SUPRAMIAM SRINIVASAN YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD

Electrochemical Society This recognises a young researcher in the field of energy technology, and encourages promising researchers to remain active in the field. The

award comprises USD 1,000 and meeting registration.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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SCHOLARSHIPS FOR PHD STUDENTS FROM OUTSIDE GERMANY

Heinrich Böll Foundation These support students from outside Germany in pursuing a PhD in Germany. Scholarships are worth between €1,100 and €1450 per month for up to three years.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

YOUNG RESEARCHERS AWARDS

International Union of Railways | Union Internationale des Chemins de Fer These recognise young engineers and researchers for their contributions to rail research and innovation. Three awards are available and include reimbursement of travel costs and

accommodation for the awards ceremony.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Foundation fellowship for nurses and allied health professionals

Intensive Care Society This either supports a small-scale independent project or contributes to a larger-scale study of any methodology that has relevance to

the field of intensive care. The fellowship is worth up to £3,000.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

ECCO-IOIBD fellowship

European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation This aims to encourage young basic and clinical scientists in their career and promote scientific exchange in inflammatory bowel disease between Europe and other

continents. The award is worth €60,000 over one year.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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President's international fellowship initiative for postdoctoral researchers

Chinese Academy of Sciences This enables promising young international scientists to conduct research at Chinese Academy of Sciences-affiliated institutions for one to two years. The fellowship is worth up to CNY 200,000 per year

and covers living expenses, health insurance in China and an economy-class round-trip international travel.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Pete Wilde scholarship

International Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy Research Foundation This supports graduate students in conducting research on mechanical diagnosis and therapy within the development, implementation or

analysis phase. The scholarship is worth up to USD 2,000.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Presidents’ award

American Society of Civil Engineers This recognises a society member who has given distinguished service to the member's country. The award includes a cash prize determined annually.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Patrick J Higgins award

American Society of Mechanical Engineers This recognises an individual who has contributed to the enhancement of standardisation through contributions to the development, and promotion of the society’s codes and standards or conformity

assessment programmes. The award includes a cash prize of USD 1,000.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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Freeman scholar award

American Society of Mechanical Engineers This recognises an individual of significant expertise in fluids engineering. The award consists of a cash prize of USD 10,000 and a

travel expense supplement to attend the award presentation.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Edwin F Church medal

American Society of Mechanical Engineers This recognises an individual who has rendered eminent service in increasing the value, importance and attractiveness of mechanical engineering education. The award includes a cash prize of USD 1,000

and a travel expense supplement worth up to USD 750 to attend the award presentation.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Savio L-Y Woo translational biomechanics medal

American Society of Mechanical Engineers This recognises an individual who has translated meritorious bioengineering science to clinical practice through research, education and professional development. The award includes a cash prize of USD

1,000 and a travel expense supplement to attend the award presentation.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Robert M Nerem education and mentorship medal

American Society of Mechanical Engineers This recognises individuals for achievements in education and the mentoring of trainees in bioengineering. The award includes USD 1,000 and a travel expense

supplement to attend the presentation of the award.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Frith prize

Experimental Psychology Society

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This recognises a PhD thesis by an experimental psychologist at the start of their career. The award includes an honorarium worth £500

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Bert M Glaser award for innovative research in retina

Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology This recognises an early-career investigator for the discovery of a new drug or technique, or for the understanding of a mechanism of disease, that has had an impact on the study and treatment of a retinal

disease or condition. The award is worth USD 10,0000.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Pitt-Hopkins thesis prizes

Italian Pitt-Hopkins Syndrome Association | Associazione Italiana Sindrome

di Pitt-Hoskins These recognise theses on the subject of Pitt–Hopkins syndrome, with the overall aim of raising awareness of the condition, promoting research and improving

medical care. Six prizes are available, worth €500 each.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Dissertation research grants

Oncology Nursing Society These support PhD dissertations in oncology nursing. Grants are worth up to USD 5,000 for two years.

Closing date: 01 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Individual research grants

Wings for Life These encourage new investigators’ work on regeneration and recovery processes and the development of new ideas or transference of their efforts from other areas into spinal

cord research. Grants cover the recipients’ salary for up to three years and are worth up to €57,000 per year for postdoctoral applicants,

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€34,000 for PhD students and €21,000 for technicians.

Closing date: 02 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Perinatal psychiatry essay prize for medical students

Royal College of Psychiatrists This recognises an essay related to perinatal psychiatry. The prize includes £150, free registration at the faculty’s scientific meeting and

reimbursement of travel expenses to attend.

Closing date: 02 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Prize for contributions to the socio-legal community

Socio-Legal Studies Association This recognises significant contributions to the socio-legal community. The prize is worth £500 and includes lifetime membership of the association.

Closing date: 03 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Senior post-career break fellowship

CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research) | Organisation

européenne pour la recherche nucléaire This enables science and engineering graduates to restart their careers after taking time out for personal reasons. Fellowships are available for between six and 36 months. Funding includes a stipend worth between CHF 5,185 and CHF

7,994 per month and covers insurance, travel expenses, family allowances and leave.

Closing date: 03 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Senior research fellowships in theoretical and experimental physics

CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research) | Organisation

européenne pour la recherche nucléaire

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These enable researchers working in theoretical and experimental physics to spend time working in a research group at CERN. Stipends are worth

between CHF 7,039 and CHF 7,994 per month for six to 36 months.

Closing date: 03 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

COMING SOON: University research fellowships

Royal Society *** This opportunity will be available soon. The next call is expected to open in summer 2018. The following information is subject to change. These fellowships enable early-career scientists to build an independent research career in their field. Fellowships are for five years,

with a potential extension of three years, and cover basic salary up to £40,030 and research costs up to £13,000 for the first year and £11,000 for consecutive years. ***

Closing date: 04 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Ebbe Nielsen challenge

Global Biodiversity Information Facility This recognises innovative entries that use biodiversity data or open-sourced tools to advance open science. Prizes are worth up to €20,000 each.

Closing date: 05 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

AACR Joseph H Burchenal memorial award for outstanding achievement in clinical cancer research

American Association for Cancer Research This recognises achievements in clinical cancer research. The award includes an honorarium of USD 10,000 and support for the winner

and a guest to attend the association’s annual meeting.

Closing date: 05 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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AACR-Waun Ki Hong award for outstanding achievement in cancer research

American Association for Cancer Research This recognises a cancer researcher who has conducted highly meritorious translational or clinical cancer research anywhere in the

world. The award includes USD 10,000.

Closing date: 05 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

AACR GHA Clowes memorial award

American Association for Cancer Research This recognises an individual with recent accomplishments in basic cancer research. The award includes an honorarium of USD 10,000, and support for the winner and a guest to attend the AACR annual meeting,

at which the winner is expected to present a lecture.

Closing date: 05 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

IDRC research awards

International Development Research Centre These enable students and recent graduates to undertake a one-year paid programme of research on a specific topic in Ottawa, Canada or Nairobi, Kenya. Eleven awards worth up to CAD 47,231 each in

Canada, and one award worth up to KES 226,127 in Kenya, are available.

Closing date: 05 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Clinician scientist fellowship

Medical Research Council This supports medically and other clinically qualified professionals who have gained a higher research degree to lead their own research plans and establish their own research team, and to make the

transition to independent investigator. Fellowships are for four to five years.

Closing date: 06 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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Doctoral thesis in beam physics award

American Physical Society This recognises doctoral thesis research in beam physics and engineering. The award includes a cash prize of USD 2,500 and a travel

allowance of up to USD 500 to attend the annual meeting.

Closing date: 07 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Research grant programme – development grants

Barth Syndrome Foundation These support basic science and clinical research on the natural history, biochemical basis and treatment of Barth syndrome. Development grants are worth up to USD 100,000 over two to three

years. Travel costs are excluded from the budget and handled separately.

Closing date: 07 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Research dissertation fellowship for AuD audiologists (F32): AIDS-related

NIH: National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders This enables scientists to undertake comprehensive and rigourous AIDS-related biomedical research training and dissertation research leading to a research doctorate in the biomedical, behavioural or clinical

sciences. Awards include subsistence allowance, tuition and fees, and other fellowship expenses.

Closing date: 07 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Electronic materials and photonics postdoctoral award

AVS Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces and Processing This recognises a postdoctoral fellow presenting a paper on electronic materials and processing at this year’s international

symposium. The award includes a cash honorarium.

Closing date: 07 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Outstanding doctoral thesis research in beam physics award

American Physical Society

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This recognises a doctoral thesis of high quality and achievement in beam physics and engineering. The award is worth USD 2,500, with a travel allowance of up to USD 500.

Closing date: 07 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Lizard Island doctoral fellowships

Lizard Island Research Station These support field-intensive coral reef research at the Lizard Island Research Station by PhD students based at any university worldwide.

Fellowships are worth up to AUD 8,500 per year for up to three years.

Closing date: 08 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

McLaughlin-Gallie visiting professorship

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada | Collège Royal des

Médicins et Chirurgiens du Canada This enables visiting professors to spend up to one week at one or two Canadian faculties of medicine. The professorship is worth up to CAD 9,000.

Closing date: 08 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Advocacy fellows programme

Global Advocacy for HIV Prevention This supports emerging and mid-career advocates to design and implement advocacy projects focused on HIV prevention research and implementation in their countries and communities. Fellowships include salary for the

fellow, an activity budget for the fellow’s project and overhead costs for the host organisation. The programme runs for one year.

Closing date: 08 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Scholarship

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This recognises essays on foot pain and foot health. One scholarship, worth USD 2,000, is available.

Closing date: 09 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

International research fellowships

German Federal Ministry of Education and Research | Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung These support researchers wishing to conduct a project within the area of work and labour in relation to changing patterns of life course. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, office space and organisational help.

Between eight and 12 fellowships are available.

Closing date: 10 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Doc.CH in humanities and social sciences

Swiss National Science Foundation This supports promising researchers who wish to write a dissertation in the humanities and social sciences in Switzerland on a topic of their own choice. Funding covers salary and a contribution towards project costs.

Grants last between two and four years.

Closing date: 10 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Research in prosthodontics and implants award

International Association for Dental Research This recognises research accomplishments in the field of prosthodontics and implantology. The award is worth USD 3,500.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

H Trendley Dean memorial award

International Association for Dental Research This recognises research in epidemiology and public health. The award is worth USD 3,500.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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Research in dental caries award

International Association for Dental Research This recognises innovative achievements that have contributed to the basic understanding of caries etiology or to the prevention of

dental caries. The award is worth USD 3,500.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Oral medicine and pathology research award

International Association for Dental Research This recognises peer-reviewed research that has contributed to the understanding of the mechanisms governing the health and disease of the oral cavity and associated structures, principally encompassing

skin, bone and the oral soft tissue. The award is worth USD 3,500.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Research in oral biology award

International Association for Dental Research This recognises research in any field of oral biology, and is intended to cover those fields not included in other International Association for

Dental Research science awards. The award is worth USD 3,500.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Pulp biology and regeneration award

International Association for Dental Research This recognises research contributions in the field of pulp biology. The award is worth USD 3,500.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Wilmer Souder award

International Association for Dental Research This recognises scientific achievement which has advanced or may reasonably be expected to

advance dental service to the public. The award is worth USD 3,500 and

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the awardee will also receive a plaque.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Young investigator award

International Association for Dental Research This stimulates basic research by individuals in all dental research disciplines. The award consists of a USD 3,500 cash prize.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Basic research in biological mineralisation award

International Association for Dental Research This recognises basic research in the field of biological mineralisation. The award is worth USD 3,500.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Craniofacial biology research award

International Association for Dental Research This recognises researchers who have contributed to the body of knowledge in craniofacial biology over a significant period of time. The award is worth USD 3,500.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Award in geriatric oral research

International Association for Dental Research This recognises research accomplishments in the field of geriatric oral research. The award is worth USD 3,500.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Research in periodontal disease award

International Association for Dental Research This recognises research achievements in research and its translation through clinical

research in periodontal disease. The award is worth USD 3,500.

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Isaac Schour memorial award

International Association for Dental Research This recognises scientific contributions in the anatomic sciences, including tissue engineering, tissue regeneration, and stem cell research as it relates to the oral, dental, or craniofacial

complex. The award is worth USD 3,500.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Behavioural, epidemiologic and health services research award

International Association for Dental Research This recognises achievements in the areas of behavioural science and health services research as they relate to dentistry. The award is worth USD 3,500.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Pharmacology, therapeutics and toxicology research award

International Association for Dental Research This recognises contributions to the understanding of the mechanisms, efficacy and safety of drugs used to treat dental disease and associated symptoms such as pain and peri-

operative apprehension. The award is worth USD 3,500.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Anne Keymer prize

British Ecological Society This acknowledges the best oral presentation by a postgraduate student at the BES annual meeting, held from 11 to 14 December in Liverpool, UK. The prize is an honorarium of £250. Two runner-up

prizes of £100 each are also available.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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Best poster prize

British Ecological Society This acknowledges a poster by a research student at the BES annual meeting, to be held from 11 to 14 December 2017 in Ghent, Belgium. The prize is an honorarium of £250.

Runner up prizes worth £100 each will also be awarded.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Global oral health research award

International Association for Dental Research This recognises an individual who has made contributions to the field of oral health on a global scale. The award is worth USD 3,500.

Closing date: 11 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Pezcoller Foundation/AACR international award for cancer research

Pezcoller Foundation This recognises a scientist who has made a major scientific discovery in basic cancer research or has made significant contributions to

translational cancer research. The award is worth €75,000.

Closing date: 12 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Award for outstanding achievement in chemistry in cancer research

American Association for Cancer Research This recognises novel chemistry research which has led to important contributions to the fields of basic cancer research, translational cancer research, cancer diagnosis, the prevention of cancer or the

treatment of patients with cancer. The award includes an honorarium of USD 10,000.

Closing date: 12 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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AACR-Minorities in Cancer Research Jane Cooke Wright memorial lectureship

American Association for Cancer Research This recognises a scientist who has contributed to the field of cancer research and furthered, through leadership or by example, the advancement of minority investigators in cancer research. The

award USD 5,000 and full support for the winner and a guest to attend the association’s annual meeting.

Closing date: 12 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

AACR-Women in Cancer Research Charlotte Friend memorial lectureship

American Association for Cancer Research This recognises a scientist who has contributed to the field of cancer research and furthered the advancement of women in science. The award includes USD 5,000.

Closing date: 12 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

EI3POD postdoctoral fellowship programme

European Molecular Biology Laboratory This fellowship enables researchers to take part in international and interinstitutional collaborations, or an intersectorial experience, whilst carrying out interdisciplinary

research. Approximately 15 fellowships are available.

Closing date: 12 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Training fellowships

National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research These support early-career researchers from any area of medical, biological or veterinary research, focusing on developing new skills and gaining a breadth of

research experience. The total budget is £600,000.

Closing date: 12 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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H2020-MSCA-IF-2018 Marie Sklodowska-Curie individual fellowships, single stage

Horizon 2020: Excellent Science This supports individual, trans-national fellowships for promising researchers seeking employment in EU member states or Horizon 2020 associated countries. The living

allowance annual reference rate for experienced researchers is €58,560.

Closing date: 12 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Creative arts, humanities and social sciences fellowships

Harvard University These support scholars and artists who wish to be in residence at the Radcliffe Institute and pursue an independent project in the creative arts, humanities or social sciences.

Fellowships are worth up to USD 82,500 each for up to nine months.

Closing date: 13 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Lillian Jean Kaplan international prize for advancement in the

understanding of polycystic kidney disease

International Society of Nephrology This recognises the work of a medical or scientific professional or researcher in the field of polycystic kidney disease clinical or basic

research. The prize is worth USD 50,000.

Closing date: 14 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Preparatory clinical research fellowship

Alzheimer's Research UK This enables clinicians at various stages of training to undertake a yearlong preparatory fellowship that provides them with the necessary track record and skills to compete for full clinical fellowship. Funding

covers the fellow’s salary and up to £20,000 of research and travel costs for one year.

Closing date: 14 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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Victorine van Schaick prize

Royal Dutch Association of Information Professionals (KNVI) | Koninklijke Nederlandse Vereniging van Informatieprofessionals This recognises publications in the field of library and information sciences. The prize comprises €2,000 and a bronze medal.

Closing date: 14 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Flash poster presentation prize

British Pharmacological Society This recognise the best flash poster presentation presented at Pharmacology 2018, the society’s annual meeting, to be in December 2018. The prize is worth £250.

Closing date: 14 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Education prize

British Pharmacological Society This recognises the best educational oral or poster communication presented at Pharmacology 2018, the society’s annual meeting, to be

held from 18 to 20 December 2018. The prize is worth £250.

Closing date: 14 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Wolf prizes

Wolf Foundation These recognise artists and scientists for their achievements for the benefit of mankind and brotherly relations among peoples, regardless of nationality, race, colour, religion, sex or political views. Each prize

includes a monetary award of USD 100,000.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

John J Abel award in pharmacology

American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics

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This stimulates fundamental research in pharmacology and experimental therapeutics by young investigators, and is made for original, outstanding research in the field. The award includes a cash prize of USD 5,000, and

complimentary registration and travel expenses for the winner and spouse to attend the annual meeting, where the winner may give a lecture.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Pharmacia-ASPET award for experimental therapeutics

American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics This recognises research in pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, basic laboratory or clinical research. The award includes a cash prize of USD 2,500, and complimentary registration and

travel expenses for the winner and their spouse to attend the annual meeting.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Postdoctoral fellowships

De Duve Institute These enable young scientists to pursue postdoctoral research within one of the research groups in the institute. Fellowships provide a tax-free monthly allowance of approximately €2,200 for up to two years. Health insurance, insurance

against accidents on the way from home to work and registration fee for the university are also included.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

IEEE HH Dow memorial student achievement award

Electrochemical Society This recognises promising young engineers and scientists in the field of electrochemical engineering and applied electrochemistry. The award is worth USD 1,000.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Jacqueline Ross TOEFL dissertation award

Educational Testing Service

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This recognises doctoral dissertation research that makes a significant and original contribution to knowledge about second or foreign language tests and testing or the use and development of such tests and

testing. The award includes a cash prize of USD 2,500.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Project funding

Swedish Research Council for Sport Science | Centrum för Idrottsforskning These support scientific research that relates to sport. Grants are worth up to SEK 400,000 during one year, and may be used to cover costs for salaries, personnel, travel,

publishing, administration, operations and equipment.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

New research workers’ awards

Quaternary Research Association These support early career researchers studying for higher degrees in quaternary science. Awards are normally worth up to £1,500.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Postgraduate meetings awards

Quaternary Research Association These enable postgraduates to attend the Quaternary Research Association meetings. Awards normally cover 50 per cent of the

cost of the meeting, excluding travel to the venue.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Abel prize

Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters | Norske Videnskaps-Akademi This recognises scientific work in the field of mathematics, including mathematical aspects of computer

science, mathematical physics, probability, numerical analysis and scientific computing, statistics and

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applications of mathematics in the sciences. The prize is worth NOK 6 million.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Bodil M Schmidt-Nielsen distinguished mentor and scientist award

American Physiological Society This recognises members of the society who have fostered the scientific, professional and personal development of their trainees. The award includes USD 1,000.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Julius Axelrod award in pharmacology

American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics This recognises contributions to understanding the biochemical mechanisms underlying the pharmacological actions of drugs and for contributions for mentoring other pharmacologists. The award includes a cash prize of USD 5,000

and complimentary registration and travel expenses for the winner and spouse to attend the annual meeting, where they may present a lecture.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Study bursaries

Poliomyelitis Research Foundation These support work towards honours, masters and PhD degrees to further medical virology research in South Africa. The maximum duration of support will normally be

two years for masters and three years for PhD bursaries.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Resident clinician scientist training grant

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation This aims to prepare residents for a career with research as a major component. A total of USD 20,000 is available.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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EXTENDED DEADLINE: OWSD/Elsevier/TWAS awards for early-career women scientists in the developing world

Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World *** The closing date for this opportunity has been extended. The previous deadline of 1 September has been extended to 15 September 2017. All other call details remain unchanged. These awards recognise early-career women scientists from Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean. One

winner from each of the five regions will receive a prize of USD 5,000, as well as full expenses to attend the American Association for the Advancement of Science annual meeting. ***

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Scheele award for drug research

Apotekarsocieteten – Swedish Pharmaceutical Society | Apotekarsocieteten This recognises scientists in the field of drug research or related disciplines. The prize is worth SEK 200,000.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

TWAS-icipe postgraduate fellowship programme

TWAS This enables young scientists from developing countries other than Kenya to undertake PhD studies in Kenya. Fellowships include a standard monthly allowance, which may be used to cover living costs

such as accommodation, subsistence and health insurance.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

TWAS-icipe postdoctoral fellowship programme

TWAS This enables young scientists from developing countries other than Kenya to undertake postdoctoral studies in Kenya. Fellowships are tenable for six to 12 months and

include a monthly stipend which covers living costs such as accommodation, food and health insurance.

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IEEE division student achievement award

Electrochemical Society This recognises promising young engineers and scientists in the field of electrochemical engineering. The award is worth USD 1,000.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Lurie prize in biomedical sciences

Foundation for the National Institutes of Health This recognises achievement by a promising young scientist in biomedical research. The prize is worth USD 100,000.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Master’s thesis grants

Zeno Karl Schindler Foundation These support collaborative inter-university research in the fields of engineering, environmental sciences and medieval studies, including digital humanities. Grants include a monthly stipend worth CHF 1,900 to

cover travel and local living costs, plus limited research expenses for a duration of three to six months.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Robert R Ruffolo career achievement award in pharmacology

American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics This recognises significant scientific contributions to the field of pharmacology by scientists at the height of their careers. The award includes a cash prize of USD 2,500, and complimentary registration and

travel expenses for the winner and spouse to attend the annual meeting.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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African Studies Centre/International Institute for Asian Studies joint fellowship programme

African Studies Centre Leiden This supports researchers specialising in Asian-African interactions. The fellowship includes a monthly grant towards living and

housing costs for a maximum period of six months.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Medieval studies scholarships

Zeno Karl Schindler Foundation These support scientific research in the field of medieval studies or connected medieval research branches. Funding is worth CHF 2,500 per month for three to six months. Candidates may also apply

for an additional amount of CHF 3,000 to cover the publication of their thesis.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Best paper award

Fight Asthma Foundation (SAB) | Stichting Astma Bestrijding This recognises a young investigator who has undertaken research in the field of asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or obstructive lung disease in order to improve diagnostics and disease

management. The award is worth €2,500.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

James Croll medal

Quaternary Research Association This recognises an individual who has made a significant international impact in the field of quaternary science. Travel costs and one night’s accommodation to receive the award are provided if required.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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COMING SOON: Doctoral students research grants

Swedish Research Council for Sport Science | Centrum för Idrottsforskning *** This opportunity will be available soon. The next call is expected to open in the end of June and close on 17 September 2018. The following information is subject to change. These grants support scientific research by doctoral

students that relates to sport. Grants are worth up to SEK 300,000 per year, during up to four years. ***

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Richard Plaschka fellowship predoc

Austrian Exchange Service This enables young researchers who are primarily occupied with Austria-related topics in the field of history, to conduct research in Austria.

Funding includes €1,150 per month over four to 12 months.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Construction management award

American Society of Civil Engineers This recognises a society member for their contributions to the field of construction management as a practitioner, educator, or researcher either in the form of written presentations, scholarly work, or

notable performance. The award includes a cash prize determined annually.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Ralph Coats Roe medal

American Society of Mechanical Engineers This recognises contributions toward a better public understanding and appreciation of the engineer’s worth to contemporary society. The award includes a cash prize of USD 12,000

and travel expense to attend the award presentation.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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ASPET division for toxicology career award

American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics This recognises research contributions to toxicology by an established investigator. The award consists of a cash prize of USD 500, and complimentary registration plus travel expenses of up to USD 500 for

the winner to attend the awards ceremony.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

ASPET division for toxicology junior investigator award

American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics This recognises research by a junior investigator in the area of toxicology. The award consists of a cash prize of USD 500, and complimentary registration and travel expenses of

up to USD 500 for the winner to attend the awards ceremony.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Early career independent investigator award

American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics This recognises a young investigator working in any area of neuropharmacology. The award includes complimentary registration

and travel expenses of up to USD 1,000 to attend the annual meeting.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Mohn prize

UArctic This recognises individuals or research groups who hold a leading international position in their field, who have published excellent research related to the Arctic and who have developed

groundbreaking new knowledge about the Arctic. The prize is worth NOK 2 million.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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Michael J Davidson fellowship award

Thoracic Surgery Foundation This supports a young surgeon committed to the vision of innovative and collaborative cardiovascular care. The award is worth USD 25,000 for six months.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Levi Watkins innovation and leadership development scholarship

Thoracic Surgery Foundation This supports travel to a host institution to acquire additional clinical, translational or leadership training to enhance skills and practice in an area of innovation or

surgical significance. Awards are worth up to USD 5,000.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Robert L Replogle travelling fellowship award

Thoracic Surgery Foundation This aims to facilitate the continuing education of a young faculty surgeon committed to the treatment of congenital heart disease in neonates, infants, children and adults. Awards

are worth up to USD 10,000 for up to four weeks.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

A Clifford Barger underrepresented minority mentorship award

American Physiological Society This recognises a member who is judged to have demonstrated leadership, guidance and mentorship of underrepresented minority students in the physiological sciences. The award is

USD 1,000 and reimbursement of expenses up to USD 1,500 is also available.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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Resident research fellowship

Thoracic Surgery Foundation This supports general surgery or cardiothoracic surgery residents who wish to acquire investigational skills. Fellowships are worth up to

USD 30,000 per year for up to two years.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Research grant

Karl and Rena Theiler-Haag Foundation | Karl und Rean Theiler-Haag Foundation This provides support for a student completing a master’s thesis or a doctoral degree in a medical-related field, particularly morphology.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

International research award for mathematics, natural sciences and medicine

Olav Thon Foundation | Olav Thon Stiftelsen This award recognises excellent research in the field of mathematics, natural sciences and medicine with special attention given to gerontology, studies of brain function and age-related changes in

the brain. The award is worth NOK 5 million.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

International student grants

Acoustical Society of America These support students enrolled in acoustic research programmes at universities or technical institutes in developing countries. Grants are worth USD 1,000 each.

Closing date: 15 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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International training fellowships

Nutricia Research Foundation These enable young scientists to receive research training in renowned institutes in order to learn new techniques and perform short research projects. Fellowships are worth up to €25,000 for a period of one year. Short term fellowships,

with a typical duration of one to three months, are worth €2,000 per month.

Closing date: 16 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Umicore materials technology PhD award

Fund for Scientific Research – Flanders (FWO) | Fonds Wetenschappelijk

Onderzoek Vlaanderen This recognises an original contribution in materials for emission catalysis and battery materials. The prize is worth €10,000.

Closing date: 17 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Excellence prize

Nuclear Institute This acknowledges a newcomer to the nuclear industry who has gone above and beyond the roles required of them and recognises their accomplishments over their brief

time within the industry. The prize is worth £400.

Closing date: 17 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

EXTENDED DEADLINE: Techno-college innovation award

European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery *** The closing date for this opportunity has been extended. The previous deadline of 16 August has been extended to 17 September 2018. All other call details remain unchanged. This recognises technological breakthroughs in all

areas related to thoracic and cardiovascular research, particularly for new surgical methods or devices. The award is worth €5,000. ***

Closing date: 17 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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COMING SOON: Future of radiology essay prize

British Institute of Radiology *** This opportunity will be available soon. The next call is expected to open in 2018. The following information is subject to change. This prize supports medical students, foundation doctors and

core trainees to present BIR’s future of radiology event. The winner receives free entry to the event. ***

Closing date: 17 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Partnership grant – infections and immunity

Medical Research Council This provides core funds to support partnerships between diverse groupings of researchers, and can be used for infrastructure support, platform activities and for bringing together managed consortia or

multidisciplinary collaborations. Funding is available for one to five years.

Closing date: 19 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Banting postdoctoral fellowships

Government of Canada | Gouvernement du Canada These support postdoctoral applicants who will contribute to Canada’s economic, social and research-based growth. Fellowships

are worth CAD 70,000 each per year for two years.

Closing date: 19 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Excellence in teaching award

Association for Library and Information Science Education This recognises excellence in educating the next generation of library and information professionals. The award includes a cash prize of USD 3,000, a complimentary annual membership

of the association and registration to the annual conference.

Closing date: 19 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Senior non-clinical fellowship – transition to leadership

Medical Research Council

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This enables experienced non-clinical researchers to transition into research leaders. The fellowship covers salary costs, support for research staff, consumables expenses, capital equipment for the

research project and travel costs for up to five years.

Closing date: 20 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Stanley Brunn award for creativity in geography

American Association of Geographers This recognises an individual geographer or team that has demonstrated originality, creativity and significant intellectual

breakthroughs in geography. The award is worth USD 1,000.

Closing date: 20 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Visiting senior fellowship programme

National Gallery of Art These support full time research, and scholars are expected to participate in the activities of the centre throughout the fellowship period. There are up to 12 short-term fellowships lasting up to 60 days. Stipends for a two-month

fellowship range from USD 6,000 to USD 8,000, depending on relocation requirements.

Closing date: 21 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Scholarships

Perstorp These support research or education in the areas of technology or economics, related to specialty chemicals.

Closing date: 21 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Dissertation writing scholarship

Institute of Ismaili Studies

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This enables students or doctoral candidates researching an Ismaili topic to complete their fieldwork or dissertation. The scholarship is worth £3,000.

Closing date: 21 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Global oncology young investigator award

American Society of Clinical Oncology This aims to develop the next generation of researchers to address global oncology needs by supporting early-career investigators to undertake oncology research. Five to 10 awards worth between USD

25,000 and USD 50,000 each, are available to cover a period of one year.

Closing date: 21 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

ALISE/ProQuest methodology paper competition

Association for Library and Information Science Education This aims to stimulate communication on research methodologies at ALISE annual conferences. One prize worth USD 500 is available.

Closing date: 22 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Doctoral research scholarships programme for international

students

Québec Nature and Technology Research Fund (FRQNT) | Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Nature et Technologies This enables international students to pursue doctoral studies in Québec in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering fields. Each

scholarship is worth up to CAD 21,000 per year for up to four years.

Closing date: 22 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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COMING SOON: Merit scholarship programme for foreign students – doctoral research scholarships

Québec Nature and Technology Research Fund (FRQNT) | Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Nature et Technologies *** This opportunity will be available soon. The next call is expected to open shortly and close on 22 September 2018. The following information is subject to change. These scholarships enable foreign doctoral candidates to begin or continue research activities in

Québec in all sectors. Doctoral research scholarships are worth CAD 25,000 per year for up to three years. ***

Closing date: 22 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

COMING SOON: Merit scholarship programme for foreign students – postdoctoral internship scholarships

Québec Nature and Technology Research Fund (FRQNT) | Fonds de

Recherche du Québec – Nature et Technologies *** This opportunity will be available soon. The next call is expected to open shortly and close on 22 September 2018. The following information is subject to change. These scholarships enable foreign postdoctoral candidates to

begin or continue research activities in Québec in all sectors. Scholarships are worth CAD 35,000 each over one year. ***

Closing date: 22 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

COMING SOON: Merit scholarship programme for foreign students – short-term research or professional development scholarships

Québec Nature and Technology Research Fund (FRQNT) | Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Nature et Technologies *** This opportunity will be available soon. The next call is expected to open shortly and close on 22 September 2018. The following information is subject to change. These scholarships enable foreign students to conduct research or professional development

activities in Québec in all sectors. Scholarships are worth CAD 3,000 each per month for up to four months. ***

Closing date: 22 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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COMING SOON: Doctoral research scholarships for foreign students

Québec Social and Cultural Research Fund (FRQSC) | Fonds de Recherche du Québec – Société et Culture *** This opportunity will be available soon. The next call is expected to open shortly and close on 22 September 2018. The following information is subject to change. These scholarships aim to stimulate international students’ interest in beginning or pursuing

doctoral studies in Quebec. Scholarships are worth CAD 21,000 each per year for up to four years. ***

Closing date: 22 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Merit scholarship programme for foreign students – all countries scholarships and Brazil, China, India, Israel, Mexico and Wallonia scholarships

Québec Social and Cultural Research Fund (FRQSC) | Fonds de Recherche du

Québec – Société et Culture This supports the internationalisation of research activities in Quebec’s institutions of higher education, and aims to attract the best foreign researchers and students, and promote Quebec universities and college centres for

the transfer of technologies abroad. Scholarships are worth between CAD 3,000 and CAD 87,000 each.

Closing date: 22 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

J Warren Nystrom award

American Association of Geographers This recognises a paper based upon a recent dissertation in geography. The prize is worth USD 1,000.

Closing date: 22 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

ALISE/Pratt-Severn faculty innovation award

Association for Library and Information Science Education This supports innovation incorporated in masters degree programmes in library and information studies. The award is worth USD 1,000.

Closing date: 22 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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ALISE / School Library Connection research excellence award

Association for Library and Information Science Education This recognises a paper reporting innovative research in school library services to young people. The award includes a cash prize of USD 1,500.

Closing date: 22 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

University of Washington Information School youth services graduate student travel award

Association for Library and Information Science Education This supports graduate students to attend and participate in the association’s annual conference. The award is worth USD 750.

Closing date: 22 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Medwin prize in acoustical oceanography

Acoustical Society of America This recognises a young or mid-career researcher for the effective use of sound in the discovery and understanding of physical and biological parameters and processes

in the sea. The prize is worth USD 2,000.

Closing date: 24 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Nokia scholarships

Nokia Foundation These support individuals in pursuing a doctoral degree in information or telecommunications technology or in areas that support

the development of these branches of science.

Closing date: 25 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

PhD and doctoral grant programme

Association for the Study of Medical Education

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This aims to meet the needs of teachers, trainers and learners in medical education by supporting search-informed best practice across the continuum of medical education

and internationally-excellent medical education research.

Closing date: 25 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

History prize

France Institute | Institut de France This recognises a non-fiction French-language work on history. The prize is worth €5,000.

Closing date: 25 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Ružička prize

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich This recognises a young researcher for an exceptional piece of published work in the field of general chemistry. The prize is worth CHF 10,000.

Closing date: 25 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Joan Cahalin Robinson prize

Society for the History of Technology This recognises a paper presented at the society’s annual meeting by an individual delivering their first paper at the meeting. The award

consists of a cash prize and a certificate.

Closing date: 26 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Mellon/ACLS community college faculty fellowships

American Council of Learned Societies These support the advancement of research projects in the humanities and social sciences by community college faculty members. Up to 26 fellowships, worth up to USD 40,000 each for 18 months, are available.

Closing date: 26 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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H2020-MSCA-COFUND-2018 Marie Sklodowska-Curie co-funding of regional, national and international programmes, single stage

Horizon 2020: Excellent Science This aims to stimulate regional, national or international programmes to foster excellence in researchers’ training, mobility and

career development. Grants are worth up to €10 million.

Closing date: 27 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Grants

Auramo Foundation | Auramo-Säätiö These support research, development, teaching and publication activities related to logistics, concrete and leadership training in the Finnish scout movement. Grants for master’s

thesis work are worth up to €5,000 each and for doctoral thesis up to €15,000 each.

Closing date: 28 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Public impact award

British Educational Research Association This recognises the impact of research and practice in the education community and celebrates significant educational research and its activities that have demonstrably

engaged the public. The award includes £500.

Closing date: 28 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

St Andrews prize for the environment

University of St Andrews This recognises innovative solutions to environmental challenges across the world. The winner will receive USD 100,000 and two runners-up will each receive USD 25,000.

Closing date: 29 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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Rutherford international fellowship programme

Science and Technology Facilities Council This enables international postdoctoral researchers to work within STFC departments and facilities as well as the Diamond Light Source. Up to 11 two year fellowships are available.

Closing date: 29 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Distinguished researcher award

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises the contributions of a member who has conducted or promoted research that has enhanced the science and practice of oncology nursing. Recipients will receive an award of USD 2,000 and

travel reimbursement to attend the annual conference.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Baillet Latour health prize

Baillet Latour Fund | Fonds Baillet Latour This recognises achievements in biomedical research for the benefit of human health and encourages the laureate in the pursuit of their

career. The theme for 2018 is cancer. The prize is worth €250,000.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Wiley prize in biomedical sciences

Wiley Foundation This recognises breakthrough research in pure or applied life science research that is distinguished by its originality and impact on the understanding of

biological systems and processes. A cash prize is available.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

International award for contributions in cancer care

Oncology Nursing Society

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This recognises a registered nurse or equivalent healthcare worker who has contributed to the improvement of cancer care in clinical practice, research, education or administration outside of the US.

The prize includes a USD 500 certificate for ONS educational resources or publications.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Excellence in radiation therapy nursing award

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises a nurse for contributions to the field of radiation therapy nursing through professional or patient education, clinical practice, or nursing research. The award includes a cash prize of

USD 500 and travel reimbursement to attend the ONS annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Everett Helm visiting fellowships

Indiana University These enable scholars residing outside the Bloomington area to undertake research projects and to access the collections of the Lilly

Library. Fellowships are worth up to USD 1,500.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Mendel fellowships

Indiana University These support residential research by scholars from around the world in areas of particular interest to the Lilly Library’s Bernardo Mendel collections. Fellowships are worth

up to USD 40,000 each for up to one academic year.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Trish Greene memorial quality of life lectureship

Oncology Nursing Society This aims to focus attention on quality-of-life issues in cancer care.

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The award includes a USD 2,000 cash prize and travel reimbursement to attend the society’s congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

ICO international fellowship

International Council of Ophthalmology This enables young ophthalmologists from developing countries to improve their practical skills and broaden their perspectives of ophthalmology. Fellowships are

worth USD 6,000 over three months and cover travel and living expenses.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Fernand Braudel senior fellowships

European University Institute These enable established academics with an international reputation to pursue their research at the European University Institute. Fellowships last between three and

10 months and the monthly stipend is worth up to €3,000.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Award for excellence in blood and marrow transplantation

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises nurses engaged in blood and marrow transplantation who have made significant contributions to professional or patient education, clinical practice or nursing research. The award

consists of a cash prize of USD 500 and travel reimbursement to attend the annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Award for excellence in cancer prevention and early detection

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises a nurse for contributions to the field of cancer prevention and early detection through professional or patient education, clinical practice, or

nursing research. The award includes a cash prize of USD 500 and reimbursement to attend the society’s annual congress.

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Award for excellence in medical oncology

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises nursing contributions to medical oncology in professional or patient education, clinical practice, or nursing research. The award consists of a cash prize of

USD 500 and travel reimbursement to attend the annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Excellence in surgical oncology award

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises a nurse who has made a significant contribution to the field of surgical oncology through professional or patient education, clinical practice, or nursing research. The award

consists of a cash prize of USD 500 and travel reimbursement to attend the ONS annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Scholarships

International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis These encourage individuals to extend their knowledge and expertise of peritoneal dialysis by visiting a centre of excellence. Scholarships are worth up to USD

5,000 for up to three months of study.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Sacks prize

Association for Symbolic Logic This is awarded for a doctoral dissertation in mathematical logic. The prize consists of a cash award and five years’ membership in the association.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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Visiting PhD fellowship

World Institute for Development Economics Research of the United Nations University These offer registered doctoral students an opportunity to utilise the resources and facilities at UNU-WIDER for their PhD dissertation or thesis research, and to work with researchers in areas related to developing economies. Fellowships

include a travel grant, medical insurance and a monthly stipend of €1,600 to cover living expenses in Helsinki.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

International prize for pioneering human development projects

Arab Gulf Programme for Development This enhances development performance and support key development projects in order to achieve the goal of sustainability and investment in people. Awards are worth USD 400,000, USD 300,000,

USD 200,000 and USD 100,000, for first, second, third, and fourth categories, respectively.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

ICTP prize

Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics This recognises contributions in physics by young scientists from, and working in, developing countries. The prize is worth €3,000 and includes a sculpture and a certificate.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Emerging leader award

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises an emerging oncology nurse leader who has made a difference in the oncology nursing profession at a local or regional level. The award includes a cash

prize of USD 500 and travel reimbursement to attend the Oncology Nursing Society’s annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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Vivien Law prize

Henry Sweet Society for the History of Linguistic Ideas This recognises the best essay submitted on any topic within the history of linguistics, including the history of the major subject areas of linguistics as well as more specialised topics, such as writing systems, literacy, rhetoric and the application of linguistic ideas within

professional and technical fields. The prize is worth £200 and includes a year’s free membership of the society.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Lifetime achievement award

Oncology Nursing Society This honours ONS members who have made significant contributions to the field of oncology nursing and who have been important leaders within the society and in their communities. The award includes a

cash prize of USD 2,000, travel support and a complimentary ONS membership.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Rose Mary Carroll-Johnson distinguished award for consistent contribution to nursing literature

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises an individual who has made significant contributions to the oncology nursing literature. The award includes a cash prize of USD 2,000 and travel support.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Finnish Steel and Metal Producers’ Fund grants

Federation of Finnish Technology Industries | Teknologiateollisuus ry These support academic research, education and studies that advances the development of technology and business related to any step of the metal processing chain. The total budget is €300,000.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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Heinz Gerischer award

Electrochemical Society This recognises those who have made contributions to the science of semiconductor electrochemistry and photoelectrochemistry. The award is worth up to €3,000.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

ARI medical and research fellowships

AO Foundation These provide motivated surgeons with on-site research training in Davos, Switzerland, to gain experience in R&D projects which focus on relevant clinical problems.

Fellowships cover living costs for one person for up to one year.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Study scholarships in the field of architecture for graduates from selected countries

German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) | Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst These enable non-German graduates in the field of architecture to continue their education in Germany with a postgraduate or continuing course of study. Scholarships include a monthly stipend of €750 over up

to 24 months, plus travel and study allowance, insurance.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Longitude prize

Nesta This rewards the development of a transformative point-of care diagnostic test to revolutionise the delivery of global healthcare and conserve antibiotics for future

generations. The prize is worth £8 million.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

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Peter Jones memorial award

Estuarine Coastal Sciences Association This recognises a postgraduate student for a research publication that has made a major contribution to knowledge in estuarine science,

technology and management. The award is worth £500.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

European PhD dissertation award

Freshwater Biological Association This award recognises the best PhD dissertation in Europe within the field of freshwater science. The prize consists of a diploma and a grant towards registration fees, travel and accommodation for the next

European Freshwater Sciences symposium.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Merck Africa research summit

University of Cambridge This supports young African scientists who carry out research on cancer, particularly in women or vaccines development.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Alexandria SICOT fellowship

International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology This enables surgeons to receive training in different specialised departments at the Hadra Orthopaedic and Traumatology University Hospital in Alexandria, Egypt. Two fellowships are available. They cover travel expenses up to

€1,000 and accommodation for the six-months duration of the fellowship.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Michael E DeBakey fellowships in the history of medicine

NIH: National Library of Medicine These support individuals in pursuing research in the library’s

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Michael E Debakey archives. Fellowships are worth up to USD 10,000 each.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Kovalevskaia research grants for female mathematicians in the Southern African region

Auburn University These support upcoming female mathematicians from sub-Saharan Africa. Two grants, worth USD 2,500 each, are available.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Proposals for standard observing programmes

National Optical Astronomy Observatory These grant astronomers and students access to the observatory’s ground-based facilities, which include the telescopes of Gemini, the Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory, theKitt Peak National Observatory, and community-access

time with private observatories. Graduate students receive funding for travel and on-site expenses.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Award for excellence in oncology nursing health policy and advocacy

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises a nurse who has actively engaged in health policy and advocacy at the federal, state or local level. The award includes a cash prize of USD 500 and travel

reimbursement to attend the ONS annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Mary Nowotny award for excellence in cancer nursing education

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises contributions to cancer education at the local, state,

national, or international level. The award is worth USD 500.

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Victoria Mock new investigator award

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises the contributions of new investigators in building a scientific foundation for oncology nursing practice. The award consists of a cash prize of USD 1,000 and

travel reimbursement to attend the ONS annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Linda Arenth excellence in cancer nursing management award

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises excellence in both cancer nursing management and administration. The award includes a cash prize of USD 500 and travel

reimbursement to attend the ONS annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Clinical lectureship

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises excellence in clinical nursing practice. The award includes a cash prize of USD 2,000 and travel reimbursement to attend the ONS annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Frontline care award

Oncology Nursing Society The following information is subject to change. This recognises a frontline oncology nurse who has demonstrated exceptional patient care through the use of evidence-

based practice. The award includes USD 500.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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State of the science lectureship

Oncology Nursing Society This facilitates the advancement of oncology nursing science through the synthesis of current research on a specific cancer care symptom, outcome, or issue. The award is

worth USD 1,000 plus travel to the annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Excellence in patient and public education award

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises excellence in patient and public education. The award includes USD 500 and travel reimbursement to attend the ONS annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Excellence in survivor advocacy award

Oncology Nursing Society This supports achievements and involvement in patient advocacy across the cancer treatment continuum, particularly relating to survivorship issues. The award includes USD 500 and travel

reimbursement to attend the Oncology Nursing Society annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Team achievement award

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises a small team for contributions within their workplace, in improving patient care, or making a difference in their community. The award includes a cash prize of USD 500 and travel reimbursement for one team

member to attend the ONS annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Glinka world soil prize

Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations This honours individuals and organisations whose leadership and

activities have contributed, or are still contributing to the promotion of

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sustainable soil management and the protection of soil resources. The prize is worth USD 15,000.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 (Forecast) Link to *Research Professional

Honorary member award

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises individuals not otherwise eligible for membership who have made significant contributions to the oncology nursing profession. The award comprises travel and lodging

support to attend the annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Visiting faculty programme – fellowships

Weizmann Institute of Science This enables scientists from outside Israel to stay at the institute. Fellowships are awarded for one to three months and may include financial remuneration, round trip airfare or rent free housing.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

CE Alken prize

CE Alken Foundation | CE Alken-Stiftung This recognises scientific work in the field of urology by German-speaking scientists and clinicians. The prize is worth CHF 10,000.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Excellence in care of the older adult with cancer award

Oncology Nursing Society This recognises a nurse who demonstrates age-sensitive health interventions, quality care and symptom management to older adult patients with cancer. The award consists of a cash prize of USD 500

and travel reimbursement to attend the ONS annual congress.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

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Arch T Colwell cooperative engineering medal

Society of Automotive Engineers International This recognises contributions over a period of time to developing standards, specifications, technical reports and data through cooperative mobility engineering

research. The award includes a USD 2,500 honorarium.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Cells Journal young investigator award

Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute This recognises an individual’s contribution to cell biology, molecular biology or biophysics research. The award is worth CHF 2,000.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional

Doctoral scholarships for internationals

Bielefeld University These enable six international prospective doctoral researchers to undergo doctoral training at the Bielefeld University for three years.

The stipend is worth €1,365 per month.

Closing date: 30 Sep 18 Link to *Research Professional