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Page 1: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT...ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT Issue 27: Volume 2 SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIZES AND FELLOWSHIPS (Quarter: October - December, 2016) A Compilation by the …

ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT Issue 27: Volume 2

SCHOLARSHIPS, PRIZES AND FELLOWSHIPS

(Quarter: October - December, 2016)

A Compilation by the

RESEARCH SERVICES UNIT

OFFICE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT

(ORID), UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

OCTOBER 2016

R

Scholarships & Prizes

Early/ Mid Career Fellowships

Pre/ Post-Doctoral Fellowships

Thesis/ Dissertation Funding

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR OCTOBER 2016

PHD FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................................................... 18

INTERNATIONAL AWARDS ............................................................................................................... 19

JESSUP AND MCHENRY AWARDS ................................................................................................... 19

VEN TE CHOW AWARD ....................................................................................................................... 20

CARL WAGNER MEMORIAL AWARD ............................................................................................. 21

PHYSIOLOGY IN PERSPECTIVE – THE WALTER B CANNON AWARD LECTURE ............... 21

LILLIAN JEAN KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THE

UNDERSTANDING OF POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE .............................................................. 22

TWAS FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH AND ADVANCED TRAINING.................................... 23

POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAMME ........................................................................................................ 23

STANDARD SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP ....................................................................................... 24

BERGLES-ROHSENOW YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD IN HEAT TRANSFER ................. 25

HEAT TRANSFER MEMORIAL AWARD ........................................................................................... 26

SOICHIRO HONDA MEDAL ................................................................................................................ 26

TIMOSHENKO MEDAL ......................................................................................................................... 27

OLIN PALLADIUM AWARD................................................................................................................ 28

RETURN TO EUROPE FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................... 28

JI STALEY PRIZE ..................................................................................................................................... 29

BEIJERINCK VIROLOGY PRIZE ........................................................................................................... 30

SUSAN S SPENCER CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIP IN EPILEPSY ............ 30

DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................................................. 31

FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME ............................................................................................................... 32

HUBERT H HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME ................................................................ 33

GOETHE PRIZE ....................................................................................................................................... 34

RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIP IN ATAXIA ........................................................................ 34

LISA LENA OPAS-HÄNNINEN YOUNG SCHOLAR PRIZE ......................................................... 35

SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP FOR SCIENTIFICALLY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES ................. 36

TABLE OF CONTENT

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EVIDENCE AWARDS ............................................................................................................................. 37

EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE AWARDS ................................................................................... 38

MEDICAL EDUCATION RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIP ................................................. 38

AVERY O CRAVEN AWARD ............................................................................................................... 39

IRVINGTON POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS .............................................................................. 40

SELMAN A WAKSMAN AWARD IN MICROBIOLOGY ................................................................ 41

NAS AWARD FOR SCIENTIFIC REVIEWING .................................................................................. 41

NAS AWARD FOR CHEMISTRY IN SERVICE TO SOCIETY .......................................................... 42

NAS AWARD IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES .......................................................................................... 42

TROLAND RESEARCH AWARDS ....................................................................................................... 43

ARTHUR L DAY PRIZE AND LECTURESHIP .................................................................................. 44

NAS AWARD FOR THE INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION OF SCIENCE ......................................... 44

JAMES A RAWLEY PRIZE ..................................................................................................................... 45

HART SOCIO-LEGAL BOOK PRIZE.................................................................................................... 45

SOCIO-LEGAL ARTICLE PRIZE .......................................................................................................... 46

HART SOCIO-LEGAL PRIZE FOR EARLY CAREER ACADEMICS .............................................. 47

ARCTOWSKI MEDAL ............................................................................................................................ 47

RESEARCH STUDENTSHIPS ................................................................................................................ 48

SOCIO-LEGAL THEORY AND HISTORY PRIZE .............................................................................. 49

ENDMS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ....................................................................................... 49

PAUL A PISK PRIZE ............................................................................................................................... 50

NEW SCHOLARS ESSAY PRIZE .......................................................................................................... 51

HENRY DRAPER MEDAL ..................................................................................................................... 52

PRADEL RESEARCH AWARD ............................................................................................................. 52

PREPARATORY CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP ................................................................. 53

NATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS FELLOWSHIPS ....................................................... 54

FELLOWSHIPS ......................................................................................................................................... 55

INTERNATIONAL RESEARCHERS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME .............................................. 56

RESEARCH PAPER AWARD ................................................................................................................ 57

DIGITAL INNOVATION AWARD ...................................................................................................... 57

INNOVATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING AWARD ......................................................... 58

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INNOVATION ACHIEVER’S AWARD ............................................................................................... 59

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AWARD IN IN VITRO

TOXICOLOGY .......................................................................................................................................... 60

COLGATE-PALMOLIVE AWARDS FOR STUDENT RESEARCH TRAINING IN

ALTERNATIVE METHODS ................................................................................................................... 60

DISTINGUISHED TOXICOLOGY SCHOLAR AWARD ................................................................... 61

ARNOLD J LEHMAN AWARD ............................................................................................................ 62

LEADING EDGE IN BASIC SCIENCE AWARD ................................................................................ 63

MERIT AWARD ....................................................................................................................................... 64

TRANSLATIONAL IMPACT AWARD ................................................................................................ 64

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATOR AWARD ...................................................................................... 65

SYNGENTA FELLOWSHIP AWARD IN HUMAN HEALTH APPLICATIONS OF NEW

TECHNOLOGIES .................................................................................................................................... 66

SIR JULIAN CORBETT PRIZE IN MODERN NAVAL HISTORY ................................................... 66

SOROS JUSTICE ADVOCACY FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................. 67

UNILEVER HATTON COMPETITION AND AWARDS .................................................................. 68

EW BORROW MEMORIAL AWARD .................................................................................................. 69

IADR NUTRITION GROUP AWARD .................................................................................................. 70

TOSHIO NAKAO FELLOWSHIP .......................................................................................................... 70

WILLIAM J GIES AWARD ..................................................................................................................... 71

DAVID B SCOTT FELLOWSHIP ........................................................................................................... 72

IADR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD ....................................................................................... 72

JOHN GRAY FELLOWSHIP .................................................................................................................. 73

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AWARDS ...................................................................................... 74

FREIGEIST FELLOWSHIPS .................................................................................................................... 74

STEPHEN S CHANG AWARD ............................................................................................................. 75

IBRAHIM LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME ................................................................. 76

LAXMI BAXI AWARD ............................................................................................................................ 77

SRI/PFIZER PRESIDENT’S PRESENTER’S AWARD ........................................................................ 77

RUTHERFORD INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME ............................................... 78

FREDERICK NAFTOLIN AWARD FOR MENTORSHIP .................................................................. 79

FRIEDRICH AND LIESELOTTE SOLMSEN POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ........................ 79

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BRUNO ROSSI PRIZE ............................................................................................................................. 80

SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................................. 81

SMALL GRANTS FOR DOCTORAL RESEARCH IN SECOND OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE

ASSESSMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 81

HARLAN D MILLS AWARD ................................................................................................................ 82

HARRY H GOODE MEMORIAL AWARD ......................................................................................... 83

W WALLACE MCDOWELL AWARD ................................................................................................. 83

FELLOWSHIPS FOR NON-MEMBER STATE THEORETICAL PHYSICISTS ............................... 84

TECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ............................................................................................ 85

YASUO SAKAKIBARA PRIZE .............................................................................................................. 86

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS .................................................................................................................. 86

CAROL AND ERIC MEYERS DOCTORAL DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP ............................... 87

ISSLS PRIZE FOR LUMBAR SPINE RESEARCH ............................................................................... 88

KISLAK FELLOWSHIPS IN AMERICAN STUDIES .......................................................................... 89

ASCRS INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP ......................................................................................... 90

RESIDENTAL FELLOWSHIPS .............................................................................................................. 91

GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................. 91

BATTERY DIVISION RESEARCH AWARD ....................................................................................... 92

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ....................................................................................................... 93

COMPUTER SOCIETY/SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE WATTS S HUMPHREY

AWARD..................................................................................................................................................... 94

SEYMOUR GITIN DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIP .................................................................. 94

NEW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE ................................................................................................ 95

EARLY CAREER AWARD FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WITH SCIENCE ................................ 96

TAYLOR L BOOTH EDUCATION AWARD ...................................................................................... 96

RICHARD E MERWIN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD ........................................................ 97

MARCIA AND ODED BOROWSKI RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP .................................................... 98

FELLOWSHIPS ......................................................................................................................................... 99

JACK FOWLER - UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AWARD ............................................................. 99

THESIS AWARDS .................................................................................................................................. 100

GEORGE E BURCH FELLOWSHIP IN THEORETIC MEDICINE AND AFFILIATED

THEORETIC SCIENCE ......................................................................................................................... 101

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CARL BECK AWARD ........................................................................................................................... 102

JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................................ 102

DOSEWISE RADIOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION ................................................... 103

JEAN MONNET POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ...................................................................... 104

MAX WEBER FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................................. 105

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ................................................................................. 106

JOHN DYSTEL PRIZE FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RESEARCH ................................................ 107

POTAMKIN PRIZE FOR RESEARCH IN PICK'S, ALZHEIMER'S AND RELATED DISEASES

.................................................................................................................................................................. 108

NORMAN GESCHWIND PRIZE IN BEHAVIOURAL NEUROLOGY ......................................... 108

MOVEMENT DISORDERS RESEARCH AWARD ........................................................................... 109

MICHAEL S PESSIN STROKE LEADERSHIP PRIZE ...................................................................... 110

EXTERNAL FACULTY FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................ 110

LORNE CANCER CONFERENCE-BOOMERANG TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP .............................. 111

ROGER K SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP .............................................................. 112

RESEARCH AWARDS .......................................................................................................................... 113

HAROLD WOLFF-JOHN GRAHAM AWARD FOR HEADACHE/FACIAL PAIN RESEARCH

.................................................................................................................................................................. 114

DREIFUSS-PENRY EPILEPSY AWARD ............................................................................................ 115

ALLIANCE AWARDS – FOUNDERS AWARD ............................................................................... 115

YOUNG SCHOLAR’S PRIZE IN ROMANI STUDIES ..................................................................... 116

SUBMILLIMETRE ARRAY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS .................................................... 117

ASABE KISHIDA INTERNATIONAL AWARD ............................................................................... 118

JON STOLK AWARD IN MOVEMENT DISORDERS FOR YOUNG INVESTIGATORS ........... 118

NEUROENDOCRINE RESEARCH AWARD .................................................................................... 120

WAYNE A HENING SLEEP MEDICINE INVESTIGATOR AWARD ........................................... 121

S WEIR MITCHELL AWARD .............................................................................................................. 121

FARMING BY SATELLITE PRIZE ...................................................................................................... 122

DISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD ...................................................................................... 123

ST ANDREWS PRIZE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT.......................................................................... 124

PRIZE IN DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY ......................................................................................... 125

TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................................................. 126

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MERIT AWARD FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES.................................................................................... 126

REAGAN-FASCELL DEMOCRACY FELLOWS PROGRAM ......................................................... 127

FELLOWSHIPS IN BYZANTINE, PRE-COLUMBIAN STUDIES, AND STUDIES IN

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ......................................................................................................... 128

DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD ................................................................................................ 129

WHITLEY AWARDS ............................................................................................................................. 129

DOCTORAL DISSERTATION AWARD ............................................................................................ 131

SNORRI STURLUSON ICELANDIC FELLOWSHIPS ..................................................................... 131

AWARD FOR CLINICAL MEDICINE ............................................................................................... 132

CURL ESSAY PRIZE.............................................................................................................................. 133

CENTER FOR ASTROPHYSICS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ........................................... 133

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ..................................................................................................... 134

INTERNATIONAL FOOD ENGINEERING AWARD ..................................................................... 136

PEARL MOORE MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARD .................................................................... 136

VIVIEN LAW PRIZE ............................................................................................................................. 137

INTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDIES SPECIALISING IN JEWISH

FIELDS ..................................................................................................................................................... 138

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ................................................................................................ 138

STUDENT POSTER COMPETITION .................................................................................................. 139

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTER’S STUDENTS IN FINNISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE . 140

KWAME NKRUMAH SCIENTIFIC AWARDS ................................................................................. 141

SST/IJST COLIN GUNTON MEMORIAL ESSAY PRIZE ............................................................... 142

WARREN ALPERT FOUNDATION PRIZE ...................................................................................... 142

YOUNG SURGEONS AND ALUMNI CLUB RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP ................................... 143

SHORT-TERM RESEARCH GRANTS FOR PHD STUDENTS, POSTDOCS AND YOUNG

ACADEMICS .......................................................................................................................................... 144

QUENTIN SKINNER FELLOWSHIP IN MODERN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY ...................... 145

RESEARCH GRANTS – DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN GERMANY ....................................... 145

TRINITY LONG ROOM HUB VISITING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME .............. 146

HIRANANDANI ORTHOPAEDIC MEDICAL EDUCATION FELLOWSHIPS .......................... 147

HELSINKI CHALLENGE ..................................................................................................................... 148

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OPPORTUNITIES FOR NOVEMBER 2016

SENIOR RESEARCH AWARDS .......................................................................................................... 150

AWARD FOR COMPUTERS IN CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH .......... 150

AWARD FOR CREATIVE ADVANCES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY ...................................................................................................................................... 151

AWARD FOR CREATIVE WORK IN FLUORINE CHEMISTRY ................................................... 152

AWARD FOR CREATIVE WORK IN SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY ............................ 153

AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF INORGANIC

CHEMISTRY ........................................................................................................................................... 154

AWARD FOR ENCOURAGING WOMEN INTO CAREERS IN THE CHEMICAL SCIENCES

.................................................................................................................................................................. 154

AWARD IN APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE .................................................................................... 155

AWARD IN CHROMATOGRAPHY .................................................................................................. 156

AWARD IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY ........................................................................................... 157

AWARD IN POLYMER CHEMISTRY ................................................................................................ 158

AWARD IN SEPARATIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ..................................................... 158

AWARD IN THE CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS ............................................................................ 159

AWARD IN THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY ....................................................................................... 160

ROGER ADAMS AWARD IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY ................................................................. 161

ARTHUR W ADAMSON AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN THE

ADVANCEMENT OF SURFACE CHEMISTRY ............................................................................... 162

ALFRED BADER AWARD IN BIOINORGANIC OR BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY ................... 163

EARLE B BARNES AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP IN CHEMICAL RESEARCH MANAGEMENT

.................................................................................................................................................................. 163

RONALD BRESLOW AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOMIMETIC CHEMISTRY ........... 164

HERBERT C BROWN AWARD FOR CREATIVE RESEARCH IN SYNTHETIC METHODS ... 165

ALFRED BURGER AWARD IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY ......................................................... 166

ARTHUR C COPE AWARD ................................................................................................................. 167

ARTHUR C COPE SCHOLAR AWARDS .......................................................................................... 167

PETER DEBYE AWARD IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY .................................................................... 168

FRANK H FIELD AND JOE L FRANKLIN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN

MASS SPECTROMETRY ...................................................................................................................... 169

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EB HERSHBERG AWARD FOR IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES IN MEDICINALLY ACTIVE

SUBSTANCES......................................................................................................................................... 171

JOEL HENRY HILDEBRAND AWARD IN THE THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL

CHEMISTRY OF LIQUIDS ................................................................................................................... 172

RALPH F HIRSCHMANN AWARD IN PEPTIDE CHEMISTRY ................................................... 172

FREDERIC STANLEY KIPPING AWARD IN SILICON CHEMISTRY ......................................... 173

EV MURPHREE AWARD IN INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY .................... 174

JAMES FLACK NORRIS AWARD IN PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY .............................. 175

GEORGE C PIMENTEL AWARD IN CHEMICAL EDUCATION ................................................. 176

PRIESTLEY MEDAL .............................................................................................................................. 177

GLENN T SEABORG AWARD FOR NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY ..................................................... 177

HAROLD R PEYTON AWARD FOR COLD REGIONS ENGINEERING ..................................... 178

ARCHAEOLOGY OF PORTUGAL FELLOWSHIP .......................................................................... 179

RESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP PROGRAMS: FAA/CIVIL AEROSPACE MEDICAL INSTITUTE

.................................................................................................................................................................. 180

GABOR A SOMORJAI AWARD FOR CREATIVE RESEARCH IN CATALYSIS ........................ 181

SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS FOR JEFFERSON-RELATED PROJECTS ................................... 181

ANDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION LONG-TERM FELLOWSHIPS ..................................... 182

DISSERTATION FIELDWORK GRANTS .......................................................................................... 183

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ....................................................................................................... 184

SIX-WEEK RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................ 185

MOLLUSCS ANNUAL AWARD ........................................................................................................ 185

SUPELCO/NICHOLAS PELLICK-AOCS RESEARCH AWARD .................................................. 186

HERBERT J DUTTON AWARD .......................................................................................................... 187

SDA/NBB GLYCERINE INNOVATION RESEARCH AWARD .................................................... 187

TIMOTHY L MOUNTS AWARD ........................................................................................................ 188

AWARD FOR AFFORDABLE GREEN CHEMISTRY ...................................................................... 189

AHMED ZEWAIL AWARD IN ULTRAFAST SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ........................ 190

AWARD FOR RESEARCH AT AN UNDERGRADUATE INSTITUTION ................................... 190

AFRICAN HUMANITIES PROGRAMME FOR DISSERTATION COMPLETION

FELLOWSHIPS ....................................................................................................................................... 191

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AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN RESEARCH FOR THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF

CHEMISTRY ........................................................................................................................................... 193

FELLOWSHIPS ....................................................................................................................................... 193

CAMPBELL FELLOWSHIP FOR WOMEN SCHOLAR-PRACTITIONERS FROM

DEVELOPING NATIONS .................................................................................................................... 194

PROJECT SUPPORT GRANT .............................................................................................................. 195

FELLOWSHIPS ....................................................................................................................................... 196

HISTORY VISITING MEMBERSHIPS ................................................................................................ 197

SOCIAL SCIENCE FELLOWSHIPS .................................................................................................... 198

GEORGE AND CHRISTINE SOSNOVSKY AWARD FOR CANCER RESEARCH..................... 199

ST LOUIS MERCANTILE LIBRARY PRIZE IN AMERICAN BIBLIOGRAPHY .......................... 200

MOLSON PRIZES .................................................................................................................................. 201

O’BRIEN FELLOWSHIPS ..................................................................................................................... 201

HUISKES MEDAL FOR BIOMECHANICS ....................................................................................... 202

ERNEST HEMINGWAY RESEARCH GRANTS ............................................................................... 203

CRYSTAL CABIN AWARD ................................................................................................................. 204

NATIONAL ACADEMY OF EDUCATION/SPENCER POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ..... 204

DANIEL C DRUCKER MEDAL .......................................................................................................... 205

WARNER T KOITER MEDAL ............................................................................................................. 206

FULBRIGHT/LLOYD’S OF LONDON SCHOLAR AWARD ......................................................... 207

INTERNATIONAL PRIZE .................................................................................................................... 208

ECTS/AMGEN BONE BIOLOGY FELLOWSHIP ............................................................................ 209

GRUNFELD MEMORIAL AWARD AND MEDAL ......................................................................... 209

LOUIS BONDUELLE RESEARCH AWARD ..................................................................................... 210

IADR PROSTHODONTICS GROUP STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP ............................. 211

BODLEIAN LIBRARY FELLOWSHIPS .............................................................................................. 212

CENTRE FOR REFORMATION AND RENAISSANCE STUDIES FELLOWSHIPS ................... 212

CENTRO VITTORE BRANCA FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................ 213

HUNTINGTON FELLOWSHIPS ......................................................................................................... 214

NEWBERRY FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................................... 215

FOLGER FELLOWSHIPS ...................................................................................................................... 216

KRESS NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY FELLOWSHIP ................................................................... 217

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KRESS BEINECKE LIBRARY FELLOWSHIP .................................................................................... 218

PAUL OSKAR KRISTELLER FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................... 219

SHORT-TERM RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS ..................................................................................... 220

CLAUDE V PALISCA FELLOWSHIP IN MUSICOLOGY .............................................................. 221

KRESS CARLO PEDRETTI FELLOWSHIP IN LEONARDO DA VINCI STUDIES ..................... 222

SAMUEL H KRESS MID-CAREER RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION FELLOWSHIPS IN ART

HISTORY ................................................................................................................................................. 222

WILLIAM BEAUMONT PRIZE IN GASTROENTEROLOGY ........................................................ 223

MASTER’S DISSERTATION AWARD ............................................................................................... 224

MANDELA WASHINGTON FELLOWSHIP FOR YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS .................... 225

DEAN FRANKLIN YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD ................................................................ 226

FACULTY FOR THE FUTURE FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................ 227

CHARLES SEEGER PRIZE ................................................................................................................... 228

INSTITUTE FOR THEORY AND COMPUTATION POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ............ 229

HUNTINGTON FELLOWSHIPS ......................................................................................................... 230

RAMSAY MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................ 231

AMELIA EARHART FELLOWSHIP ................................................................................................... 232

LLOYD LEWIS FELLOWSHIPS IN AMERICAN HISTORY ........................................................... 232

FRANK M CHAPMAN GRANTS ....................................................................................................... 233

NOVAK AWARD .................................................................................................................................. 234

CLARK-HUNTINGTON JOINT BIBLIOGRAPHIC FELLOWSHIP .............................................. 236

BARBARA THOM POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS .................................................................. 236

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DEVELOPING COMMONWEALTH COUNTRY

CITIZENS ................................................................................................................................................ 237

COMMONWEALTH ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIPS ........................................................................ 238

SAMUEL ROSEN MEMORIAL AWARD .......................................................................................... 240

J HALL TAYLOR MEDAL .................................................................................................................... 240

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS .............................................................................. 241

FRANK M CHAPMAN FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................ 242

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP ................................................................................ 243

GERSTNER SCHOLARS PROGRAMME ........................................................................................... 244

FOSCOLO EUROPE FELLOWSHIP.................................................................................................... 245

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PHYSICS FELLOWSHIPS ..................................................................................................................... 246

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ..................................................................................................... 247

MARINELL ASH FUND AWARD ...................................................................................................... 248

DRAPER HILLS SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS ...................................................................................... 249

NEXT GENERATION SOCIAL SCIENCES IN AFRICA FELLOWSHIPS .................................... 250

3RS PRIZE ............................................................................................................................................... 251

AU-TWAS YOUNG SCIENTISTS NATIONAL AWARDS ............................................................. 251

ENERGY TRANSITION PRIZE ........................................................................................................... 252

ENERGY FRONTIERS PRIZE .............................................................................................................. 253

ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS PRIZE ................................................................ 254

YOUNG TALENTS FROM AFRICA PRIZE ...................................................................................... 255

VISITING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................. 256

INTERMEDIATE FELLOWSHIPS IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE .......... 257

TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE .................... 258

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN LAW..................................................................................... 260

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR TRAINING IN CANCER RESEARCH ........................ 260

RADCLIFFE-BROWN AND FIRTH TRUST FUNDS FOR SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL

RESEARCH ............................................................................................................................................. 262

DAN DAVID PRIZES ............................................................................................................................ 263

VISITING PROFESSOR FELLOWSHIPS AT TECHNION INSTITUTE ........................................ 263

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ..................................................................................................... 264

GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS AT TECHNION INSTITUTE ........................................................... 265

AM TURING AWARD .......................................................................................................................... 266

GRACE MURRAY HOPPER AWARD ............................................................................................... 267

PARIS KANELLAKIS THEORY AND PRACTICE AWARD .......................................................... 268

SOFTWARE SYSTEM AWARD ........................................................................................................... 268

ALLEN NEWELL AWARD .................................................................................................................. 269

RESEARCH PAPERS ............................................................................................................................. 270

WELLCOME MEDAL FOR ANTHROPOLOGY AS APPLIED TO MEDICAL PROBLEMS ..... 270

EXPERTISE TRANSFER FELLOWSHIP ............................................................................................. 271

PRIZE ESSAY COMPETITION ............................................................................................................ 272

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ACM/INFOSYS FOUNDATION AWARD IN THE COMPUTING SCIENCES .......................... 273

ETHICON FOUNDATION FUND TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP ................................................ 274

GRADUATE STUDENT ESSAY PRIZE .............................................................................................. 275

KHWARIZMI INTERNATIONAL AWARD ..................................................................................... 275

EUGENE L LAWLER AWARD ........................................................................................................... 276

KARL V KARLSTROM OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD ................................................. 277

NEW PHYTOLOGIST TANSLEY MEDAL ........................................................................................ 278

EARLY CAREER AWARD ................................................................................................................... 278

FIELDS-PERIMETER AFRICA INSTITUTE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP .......................... 279

DAFYDD STEPHENS PRIZE ............................................................................................................... 280

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................. 281

ANTHROPOLOGY INTERNSHIP ...................................................................................................... 282

GIDDON AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIOURAL SCIENCES

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POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN CONSERVATION OF MUSEUM COLLECTIONS ...... 284

THREE-YEAR TUPPER POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ............................................................ 285

GRAWEMEYER AWARD IN RELIGION .......................................................................................... 285

SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS ........................................................................................................... 287

OPPORTUNITIES FOR DECEMBER 2016

SMITHSONIAN BIODIVERSITY GENOMICS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ................... 288

LEMELSON CENTRE FELLOWS PROGRAMME ............................................................................ 289

KATHARINE PANTZER SENIOR FELLOWSHIP ........................................................................... 290

SARA ROBY FELLOWSHIP IN TWENTIETH-CENTURY AMERICAN REALISM ................... 290

WYETH FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ............................................................ 291

JOSHUA C TAYLOR FELLOWSHIP .................................................................................................. 292

DOUGLASS FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP IN AMERICAN ART .............................................. 293

TERRA FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS IN AMERICAN ART ..................................................... 294

FERRAN SUNYER I BALAGUER PRIZE ........................................................................................... 295

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ................................................................................................ 296

PATRICIA AND PHILLIP FROST FELLOWSHIP ............................................................................ 297

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JOE AND WANDA CORN FELLOWSHIPS ...................................................................................... 298

MATHEMATICS FELLOWSHIPS ....................................................................................................... 299

PETER BUCK FELLOWSHIP ............................................................................................................... 300

MEDIUM ÆVUM ESSAY PRIZE......................................................................................................... 301

INTERDISCIPLINARY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN STABLE ISOTOPE SCIENCES . 301

GEORGE GURNEY FELLOWSHIP ..................................................................................................... 302

WILLIAM H TRUETTNER FELLOWSHIP ........................................................................................ 303

MPALA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ....................................................................................... 304

ROBERT AND VINETA COLBY SCHOLARLY BOOK PRIZE ...................................................... 305

GUNNERUS SUSTAINABILITY AWARD ........................................................................................ 306

INDUSTRY FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................................................. 307

LOUIS MALASSIS INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC PRIZE .......................................................... 308

BOOK PRIZE .......................................................................................................................................... 309

ACI-JAMES INSTRUMENTS STUDENT AWARD FOR RESEARCH ON NON-DESTRUCTIVE

TESTING OF CONCRETE .................................................................................................................... 310

ALBERT EINSTEIN WORLD AWARD OF SCIENCE ..................................................................... 311

IBN KHALDUN PRIZE ......................................................................................................................... 312

ICO/ICTP GALLIENO DENARDO AWARD ................................................................................... 312

INTERNATIONAL AWARD ............................................................................................................... 313

INTERNATIONAL OUTSTANDING CLINICIAN AWARD ......................................................... 314

HUMANE SLAUGHTER AWARD ..................................................................................................... 315

YOUNG ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD ........................................... 316

MEDAL FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENCE.......... 317

DAVID WINTER YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS ................................................................. 318

CLINICAL BIOMECHANICS AWARD ............................................................................................. 318

EMERGING SCIENTIST AWARD ...................................................................................................... 319

PRIZE FOR DIGITAL RESOURCES .................................................................................................... 320

CRAIG HUGH SMYTH FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................ 321

MELLON FELLOWSHIPS .................................................................................................................... 322

SASSOON VISITING FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................................ 323

DAVID WALKER MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS IN EARLY MODERN HISTORY .................... 324

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BYRNE-BUSSEY MARCONI FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................... 325

ALBI ROSENTHAL VISITING FELLOWSHIPS IN MUSIC ............................................................ 325

ARTHUR AND JANET HOLZHEIMER SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP IN THE HISTORY OF

CARTOGRAPHY ................................................................................................................................... 326

HERZOG AUGUST BIBLIOTHEK WOLFENBÜTTEL SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP .............. 327

COSMOLOGY PRIZE ............................................................................................................................ 328

GENETICS PRIZE .................................................................................................................................. 329

LESTER J CAPPON FELLOWSHIP IN DOCUMENTARY EDITING ........................................... 329

MIDWEST MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION FELLOWSHIP ............................................ 330

NEUROSCIENCE PRIZE ...................................................................................................................... 331

WADSWORTH AFRICAN FELLOWSHIPS ...................................................................................... 332

DERMATOLOGIST FROM A DEVELOPING COUNTRY AWARD ............................................. 333

BLACKALL MACHINE TOOL AND GAUGE AWARD ................................................................ 333

WILLIAM MORRIS SOCIETY FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME ..................................................... 334

GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS ........................................................................................... 335

ANNE VAN BIEMA FELLOWSHIP ................................................................................................... 336

FERNANDO GIL INTERNATIONAL PRIZE ................................................................................... 337

CHARLES MONTGOMERY GRAY FELLOWSHIP ......................................................................... 338

SIXTEENTH CENTURY SOCIETY AND CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP .................................... 338

SOCIETY OF MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS FELLOWSHIP . 339

NEWBERRY LIBRARY-AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY

FELLOWSHIP ......................................................................................................................................... 340

TOM COLCLOUGH MEDAL AND PRIZE ....................................................................................... 341

DOWDING MEDAL AND PRIZE ....................................................................................................... 341

GRIFFITH MEDAL AND PRIZE ......................................................................................................... 342

HADFIELD MEDAL AND PRIZE ....................................................................................................... 343

LESLIE HOLLIDAY PRIZE .................................................................................................................. 344

KROLL MEDAL AND PRIZE .............................................................................................................. 344

ROSENHAIN MEDAL AND PRIZE ................................................................................................... 345

VERULAM MEDAL AND PRIZE ....................................................................................................... 346

AWARDS FOR PUBLISHED WORK .................................................................................................. 347

THOMAS MEDAL AND PRIZE .......................................................................................................... 348

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POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS .............................................................................. 349

EDWIN F ULLMAN AWARD ............................................................................................................. 350

ANTÓNIO CHAMPALIMAUD VISION AWARD .......................................................................... 351

TISON AWARD ..................................................................................................................................... 351

DAHLQUIST RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP ......................................................................................... 352

STUDENT AWARD ............................................................................................................................... 353

MARSH AWARD FOR INSECT CONSERVATION ........................................................................ 354

ALFRED RUSSEL WALLACE AWARD ............................................................................................ 354

THIRSK-FEINSTEIN PHD DISSERTATION PRIZE ......................................................................... 355

EDOUARD DELCROIX PRIZE ............................................................................................................ 356

INTERNATIONAL CATALUNYA PRIZE ........................................................................................ 357

PARTINGTON PRIZE ........................................................................................................................... 357

BEST PUBLICATION AWARDS ......................................................................................................... 358

IADR/STRAUMANN AWARD IN REGENERATIVE PERIODONTAL MEDICINE ................ 359

CHERN MEDAL AWARD ................................................................................................................... 360

AUSTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF VICTORIAN STUDIES GRADUATE STUDENT ESSAY

PRIZE ....................................................................................................................................................... 361

LEELAVATI PRIZE ............................................................................................................................... 361

FIELDS MEDALS ................................................................................................................................... 362

ROLF NEVANLINNA PRIZE .............................................................................................................. 363

CARL FRIEDRICH GAUSS PRIZE ...................................................................................................... 363

MICHAEL PRIZE ................................................................................................................................... 364

URSO SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAMME IN PROGRESSIVE SUPRANUCLEAR PALSY

RESEARCH ............................................................................................................................................. 365

SIGMUND S SOCRANSKY YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD ................................................. 366

GREGORIO WEBER AWARD ............................................................................................................. 367

YOUNG SCIENTIST RESEARCH AWARD ...................................................................................... 367

POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS .............................................................................. 368

FELLOWSHIPS IN EAST EUROPEAN JEWISH STUDIES ............................................................. 369

BALTIC JEWISH STUDIES FELLOWSHIP ........................................................................................ 370

POLISH JEWISH STUDIES FELLOWSHIP ........................................................................................ 370

EAST EUROPEAN JEWISH LITERATURE AND ARTS FELLOWSHIP ....................................... 371

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AMERICAN JEWISH STUDIES FELLOWSHIP ................................................................................ 372

DIANA ABRAMOWICZ EMERGING SCHOLAR FELLOWSHIP ................................................ 372

DISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD ................................................................................... 373

MARSH AWARD FOR EARLY-CAREER ENTOMOLOGIST ........................................................ 374

THE PARKES WEBER PRIZE .............................................................................................................. 374

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HD FELLOWSHIPS

Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds

Description: The Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds invites applications for its PhD fellowships. These allow junior scientists to pursue a PhD project in basic biomedical research at an internationally leading laboratory in Europe. Research should aim to elucidate basic biological phenomena of human life and acquiring new scientific knowledge. Applicants must be no older than 27 years old and should be European citizens working in Europe or overseas or non-European citizens pursuing their PhD project in Europe. Fellowships are granted for two years with the possibility of renewal for a further year. The basic monthly stipend is €1,550. Additionally, awardees may receive a country-related premium of between €200 and €1,700, €150 for personal insurance and project related costs, and spouse, child and childcare allowance. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications are due by 12 midnight CET. Deadlines on: 1 October 2016, 1 February 2017, 1 June 2017, and repeated annually. Posted date: 12 Feb 16

Award type: Financial aid for postgraduate students, Predoctoral fellowships, Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Young investigator awards, Directed grants for individual investigators, Travel for research purposes Award budget total: - Website: http://www.bifonds.de/fellowships-grants/phd-fellowships.html Application form: http://www.bifonds.de/cgi-bin/onlineapplication/index.pl Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Biological Sciences; Medicine & Health Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Boehringer Ingelheim Fund Foundation for Basic Research in Medicine Schusterstrasse 46-48 55116 Mainz Email: [email protected]

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NTERNATIONAL AWARDS

Gairdner Foundation

Description: The Gairdner Foundation invites nominations for its international awards. These recognise biomedical scientists for original contributions to medicine resulting in increased understanding of human biology and disease. Awards honour original, seminal contributions or discoveries rather than a lifetime of work. Nominations in the field of translational research are also welcome. Nominees may be residents of any country without restriction of gender, race, religion, creed or nationality. They must be qualified scientists in any field of biomedicine. Nominations are invited from the scientific community. Each award is worth CAD 100,000 plus travel and accommodation expenses for the recipient and their partner to accept the award. Closing date: 01 Oct 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 14 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount min: CAD 100,000 Website: http://www.gairdner.org/content/canada-gairdner-international-awards Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected] Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Medicine & Health

ESSUP AND MCHENRY AWARDS Academy of Natural Sciences

Description: The Academy of Natural Sciences invites applications for the Jessup and McHenry awards. Jessup funds are awarded competitively to students wishing to conduct research projects at the postgraduate, doctoral and postdoctoral levels. Such studies may be in any specialty in which curators have expertise. The McHenry fund is similarly intended, but is restricted to botanists. Awards are restricted to those who wish to conduct their study at the academy.

The minimum duration of an award is two weeks; the maximum is 16 weeks. The stipend for subsistence is $375 per week. Round-trip travel costs up to a total of $500 for North American applicants, including Mexico and the Caribbean, and $1,000 for applicants from other parts of the world may be available. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: Deadlines on: 1 October 2016, 1 March 2017, and repeated annually. Posted date: 23 Feb 11 Award type: Predoctoral fellowships

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Award amount max: USD 7,000 Website: http://www.ansp.org/research/opportunities/jessup_mchenry.php Application form: http://www.ansp.org/research/opportunities/jessup_application.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Ichthyology; Environmental Conservation & Biodiversity; Mammalogy; Fish Stocks &

Ecosystems; Environmental Science; Earth Sciences; Animal Physiology; Biological Sciences; Herpetology; Vertebrate Biology; Botany; Ecology; Palaeontology & Palynology; Invertebrate Biology; Evolutionary Biology; Entomology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Jessup-McHenry Fund Committee The Academy of Natural Sciences 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway Philadelphia, PA 19103-1195 Tel: +1 215 405 5093 Email: [email protected]

EN TE CHOW AWARD American Society of Civil Engineers

Description: The American Society of Civil Engineers invites nominations for the Ven Te Chow award. This recognises lifetime achievement in the field of hydrologic engineering. The award is presented to individuals whose careers in the field of hydrologic engineering have been distinguished by exceptional achievement and significant contribution in research, education or practice. One individual each year can receive the prize, unless a nomination is based on work which was a joint effort of substantial duration. The award consists of a crystal trophy and a cash prize determined annually by the income from the award fund. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 14 Sep 16

Award type: Prizes Award budget total: - Website: http://www.asce.org/templates/award-detail.aspx?id=402 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Civil Engineering; Water Resources Engineering & Management; Climate Engineering; Hydrology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- ASCE Honors and Awards 1801 Alexander Bell Drive Reston, Virginia 20191-4400 Email: [email protected]

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ARL WAGNER MEMORIAL AWARD Electrochemical Society

Description: The Electrochemical Society invites nominations for the Carl Wagner memorial award. This recognises mid-career achievement and excellence in research in areas of interest of the society and significant contributions in the teaching or guidance of students or colleagues in education, industry or government. The award consists of a medal, life membership in the society and free meeting registration for award recipient and companion, where the recipient will deliver a general address on a subject related to the contributions for which the award is being presented. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated every 2 years. Posted date: 08 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.electrochem.org/redcat-blog/call-nominations-ecs-carl-wagner-memorial-award/ Application form: http://www.electrochem.org/wagner-award Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Electrochemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 609 737 1902 Email: [email protected]

HYSIOLOGY IN PERSPECTIVE – THE WALTER B CANNON AWARD LECTURE American Physiological Society

Description: The American Physiological Society invites nominations for the Walter B Cannon award lecture for physiology in perspective. This is awarded to an outstanding physiological scientist who will present a lecture on physiology in perspective during the plenary session of the experimental biology meeting. Nominees may be US or foreign scientists who are APS members. The award includes a plaque, an honorarium of USD 4,000 and reimbursement of travel costs for the delivery of the lecture.

Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 08 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes Award budget total: - Website: http://www.the-aps.org/mm/awards/Other-APS-Awards/Established-Professional Application form: http://www.the-aps.org/awardapps Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

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Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Physiology; Human Physiology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- APS

9650 Rockville Pike Bethesda MD 20814-3991 Fax: +1 301 634 7164 Tel: +1 301 634 7241 Email: [email protected]

ILLIAN JEAN KAPLAN INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR ADVANCEMENT IN THE

UNDERSTANDING OF POLYCYSTIC KIDNEY DISEASE

International Society of Nephrology

Description: The International Society of Nephrology, in collaboration with the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, invites nominations for the Lillian Jean Kaplan international prize for advancement in the understanding of polycystic kidney disease. This recognises a medical or scientific professional or researcher exhibiting excellence and leadership in PKD clinical or basic research. The long term goal is to stimulate members of the scientific and medical community throughout the world to perform research that will lead to a treatment and cure for the millions of people worldwide, who suffer from PKD. It also aims to generate momentum in the field as well as public awareness about the disease. Nominees may be residents of any country without restriction as to nationality. The prize is awarded to an individual whose seminal scientific work constitutes tangible achievements towards improving knowledge and treatment of PKD. The prize is worth US$50,000. More than one award may be made. The awardee will present a lecture during the world congress of nephrology.

Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated every 2 years. Posted date: 14 Jul 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 50,000 Website: http://www.theisn.org/about-isn/awards-a-prizes/lilian-jean-kaplan-international-prize Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Nephrology & Kidneys; Urology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Americas Operations Center 340 North Avenue 3rd Floor Cranford, NJ 07016-2496 Fax: +1 567 248 9703 Tel: +1 908 272 7101 Email: [email protected]

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WAS FELLOWSHIPS FOR RESEARCH AND ADVANCED TRAINING

TWAS

Description: The World Academy of Sciences invites applications for its fellowships for research and advanced training. These enable young scientists from developing countries to spend between three and 12 months at a research institution in a developing country other than their own. The aim is to enhance the research capacity of promising, early-career scientists working in any area of the natural sciences. Developing-country nationals who hold at least a MSc or equivalent may apply. Applicants should be employed by a research institution in a developing country. Although there is no age limit, preference will be given to young scientists at the beginning of their career, as well as to those working in least developed countries. Institutes of the Chinese Academy of Sciences are not eligible host institutions under this programme. Fellowships include international economy airfare and a monthly allowance of up to US$300. The host institution is expected to provide accommodation and food, as well as research facilities. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 13 Apr 16

Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Early-Career fellowships, Predoctoral training fellowships, Travel for research purposes Award budget total: - Website: http://twas.org/opportunity/twas-fellowships-research-and-advanced-training Application form: http://twas.org/sites/default/files/scientist/radt_application_2015.docx Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Lower-Middle-Income countries, Low Income countries, Upper-Middle-Income countries Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Food Science; Earth Systems & Environmental Sciences; Biological Sciences; Physics; Chemistry; Materials Sciences Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- TWAS Exchanges Office ICTP Campus Strada Costiera 11 34151 Trieste Fax: +39 040 2240 330 Tel: +39 040 2240 689 Email: [email protected]

OSTDOCTORAL PROGRAMME

International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis

Description: The International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis invites applications to its

postdoctoral programme. This enables scholars to conduct their own research in

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collaboration with one or more of IIASAs research programmes or special projects. Candidates should have their PhD at the time of taking up the appointment and are expected to have a proven record of research accomplishments, and a solid working knowledge of English. Preference will be given to applicants who are nationals of countries where IIASA has a national member organisation and who have held a doctoral degree for less than five years at the application deadline. The typical period for IIASA-funded postdoctoral support is one to two years. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: Deadlines on: 1 April 2016, 1 October 2016, 1 April 2017, 1 October 2017. Posted date: 25 Feb 16 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Early-Career fellowships Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/education/postdocs.html Application form: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/ysp/pdoc/applic Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Systems Engineering & Risk Analysis; Evolutionary Biology; Climate Change & Global Warming; Population Studies; Air Pollution, Regulation & Control; Biological Systems Analysis & Modelling; Ecology; Innovation & Technology Management; Energy Engineering Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +43 22 3680 7344 Email: [email protected]

TANDARD SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP

European Respiratory Society

Description: The European Respiratory Society invites applications for its standard short-term fellowship. This enables young scientists and clinicians in the early stages of their research career in respiratory medicine to visit a host unit in a European country other than the candidate’s own, with the aim of learning a research technique not available in their home unit. It aims to foster knowledge and collaboration between units in different countries.

Candidates should be ERS members of any nationality and be scientists, physicians or qualified allied health professionals with MD, MSc, PhD or MD-PhD qualifications related to the respiratory field. Priority is given to candidates in the early stages of their career. A return to the home unit is mandatory upon fellowship completion. Fellowships are tenable for between one and three months and encompass a living stipend, child allowance and a travel grant of varying value depending on where the candidate is

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from and to which European country they are going. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications are invited between 1 August and 1 October 2016. Deadlines on: 1 October 2016, 1 April 2017, and repeated annually. Posted date: 12 Feb 16 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Travel for research purposes, Postdoctoral training fellowships, Early-Career fellowships Award budget total: - Website: http://www.ersnet.org/ers-funding/fellowships/short-term/ers-standard-short-term-fellowship.html

Application form: http://strf2016.sdi-development.ch/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Respiratory Medicine Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

ERGLES-ROHSENOW YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD IN HEAT TRANSFER

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Description: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers invites nominations for the Bergles-Rohsenow young investigator award in heat transfer. This recognises a young engineer who has demonstrated the potential to make contributions to the field of heat transfer. Nominees must be under 36 years of age and have received a PhD, or an equivalent degree in engineering. The award is worth USD 1,000. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 12 Sep 16 Award type: Young investigator awards, Prizes Award amount max: USD 1,000 Website: http://www.asme.org/about-asme/honors-awards/achievement-

awards/bergles-rohsenow-young-investigator-award-in-heat Application form: https://www.asme.org/wwwasmeorg/media/ResourceFiles/AboutASME/Honors%20Awards/Achievement%20Awards/Achievement-Nomination-Form.doc Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Heat Transfer Operations Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 610 519 7440 Email: [email protected]

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EAT TRANSFER MEMORIAL AWARD

American Society of Mechanical Engineer

Description: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers invites nominations for its heat transfer memorial award. This recognises individuals who have made contributions to the field of heat transfer through teaching, research, practice and design, or a combination of such activities. One award may be made annually in each of the three following categories:

the science of heat transfer;

the art of heat transfer;

the general subject of heat transfer. Each award includes USD 1,000. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 08 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 1,000

Award budget total: USD 3,000 Website: http://www.asme.org/about-asme/honors-awards/achievement-awards/heat-transfer-memorial-award Application form: https://www.asme.org/wwwasmeorg/media/ResourceFiles/AboutASME/Honors%20Awards/Achievement%20Awards/Achievement-Nomination-Form.doc Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Heat Transfer Operations Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 610 519 7440 Email: [email protected]

OICHIRO HONDA MEDAL

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Description: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers invites nominations for the Soichiro Honda medal. This recognises an individual‘s achievement or a series of engineering contributions in developing improvements in the field of personal transportation. The award includes USD 7,500 and a travel expense supplement to attend the award presentation. Closing date: 01 Oct 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 12 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.asme.org/about-asme/honors-awards/achievement-awards/soichiro-honda-medal Application form: https://www.asme.org/wwwasmeorg/media/ResourceFiles/AboutASME/Honors%20Awa

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Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Civil Engineering Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 304 293 6457 Email: [email protected]

IMOSHENKO MEDAL

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Description: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers invites nominations for the Timoshenko medal. This recognizes contributions to the field of applied mechanics. There are no limitations for this award. The award includes a cash prize of US$2,500, a bronze medal, certificate and travel expense supplement to attend the award presentation. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 10 Sep 15 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount min: USD 2,500 Website: http://www.asme.org/about-asme/honors-awards/achievement-awards/timoshenko-medal

Application form: https://www.asme.org/wwwasmeorg/media/ResourceFiles/AboutASME/Honors%20Awards/Achievement%20Awards/Achievement-Nomination-Form.doc Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Theoretical Mechanics; Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Computational Mechanics; Fracture Mechanics Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 495 117 622 220 Email: wriggerswikm.uni-hannover.de

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LIN PALLADIUM AWARD

Electrochemical Society

Description: The Electrochemical Society invites nominations for the Olin Palladium award. This recognises outstanding contributions to the fundamental understanding of all types of electrochemical and corrosion phenomena and processes. The award consists of a medal, a plaque, a cash prize of USD 7,500, life membership in the society and free meeting registration for award recipient and companion, where the recipient will deliver a general address on a subject related to the contributions for which the award is being presented. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated every 2 years. Posted date: 07 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 7,500 Award amount min: -

Award budget total: - Website: http://www.electrochem.org/palladium-award Application form: http://www3.electrochem.org/jw/awards/awardForm.jsp Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Corrosion & Coatings; Electrochemistry; Materials Sciences Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Fax: +1 609 737 1902 Tel: +1 609 737 2743 Email: [email protected]

ETURN TO EUROPE FELLOWSHIPS

Federation of European Biochemical Societies

Description: The Federation of European Biochemical Societies invites applications for its return to Europe fellowships. These enable scientists who gained a PhD in Europe and left for postdoctoral training abroad to return to Europe for a postdoctoral position aiming to pursue an independent research career. Applicants should be members of a FEBS constituent society, whose postdoctoral stay overseas was not longer than four years. They

should not have more than six years of postdoctoral experience overall. The amount of the fellowship varies by country. Travel costs, costs of living and assistance for children are supported. Fellowships are granted for two years. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: Posted date: 29 Jul 16

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Award type: Early-Career fellowships, Travel for research purposes Award budget total: - Website: http://www.febs.org/our-activities/fellowships/return-to-europe/ Application form: http://fellowships.febs.org/ Eligibility profile ----------------------------------------------

Country of applicant institution: All African Nations, All Asian nations, All South American nations, All Oceanian nations, All North American nations Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Biological Sciences; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

I STALEY PRIZE

School for Advanced Research

Description: The School for Advanced Research invites nominations for the JI Staley prize. The prize is awarded for a book that exemplifies outstanding scholarship and writing in anthropology. The award recognises works that go beyond traditional frontiers and dominant schools of thought in anthropology, and add new dimensions to the understanding of the human species. Nominations may be made by individuals or academic departments. Self-nominations are not accepted. To be eligible, a book must currently be in print and must have been in publication for at least two years and for no longer than eight years when nominated. Co-authored books are eligible, but edited volumes and second or subsequent editions are not. The prize is worth US$10,000. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 15 Jun 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 10,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://sarweb.org/index.php?staley_prize Application form: http://sarweb.org/media/files/staley_nomination_cover_sheet.pdf Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Anthropology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 505 954 7201 Email: [email protected]

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EIJERINCK VIROLOGY PRIZE

Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences – Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van

Wetenschappen

Description:

The Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and

Sciences (KNAW) invites nominations for the

Beijerinck virology prize. This recognises an

internationally renowned researcher for

achievements in the field of virology,

including its biochemical and physical

aspects. The prize is worth €35,000.

Closing date: 01 Oct 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

every 2 years.

Posted date: 16 Jun 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: €35,000

Website:

https://www.knaw.nl/en/awards/prijzen/kna

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virologie/beijerinck-virologie-

prijs?set_language=en

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USAN S SPENCER CLINICAL RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIP IN EPILEPSY

American Academy of Neurology

Description: The American Academy of Neurology, the American Brain Foundation, the American Epilepsy Society and the Epilepsy Foundation invite applications for the Susan S Spencer clinical research training fellowship in epilepsy. This supports clinical research training in epilepsy with the aim to foster the development of investigators interested in pursuing careers in patient-oriented research.

Applicants must be AAN and AES members who have completed a residency or postdoctoral fellowship within the past five years. Epilepsy fellows, postdoctoral fellows, or newly appointed junior faculty members in the first two years of appointment may apply. Funding is worth up to USD 55,000 per year for two years, plus USD 10,000 per year to support education and research-related costs. Closing date: 01 Oct 16

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Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 07 Sep 16 Award type: Postdoctoral training fellowships, Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators Award amount max: USD 130,000 Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=80 Application form: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/index.cfm?fuseaction=awards.login&id=80&award=awards.apply

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Epilepsy & Seizures; Clinical Medicine Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 612 928 6082 Email: [email protected]

OCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Herzog August Bibliothek

Description: The Herzog August Bibliothek invites applications for its doctoral fellowships. These support doctoral candidates from Germany and abroad in pursuing research at the library on all disciplines. Fellowships are worth €1,100 per month for a stay of two to 10 months, with an allowance of €100 per month to cover the costs of copying and reproductions. Travel costs to and from Wolfenbüttel may be refunded if no funds are available to fellows from other sources. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: Deadlines on: 1 October 2016, 1 April 2017, and repeated annually. Posted date: 22 Sep 14 Award type: Access to libraries, Predoctoral fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.hab.de/en/home/research/fellowships/doctoral-and-young-scholars-fellowships.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Any Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Herzog August Bibliothek Postfach 1364

38299 Wolfenbüttel

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ELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

International Society of Nephrology

Description: The International Society of Nephrology invites applications for its global outreach fellowship programme. This provides training for physicians from emerging countries, with the aim of improving the standard of care in their home countries upon their return. Fellows will acquire knowledge in basic and clinical nephrology, dialysis, transplantation and epidemiology. Individuals of at least 30 years of age who are living and working in developing countries and who have received basic training in nephrology may apply. Applicants must be able to guarantee a return to their home countries within three months of completing the training. Applicants should be nominated by a mentor at their home institution, and endorsed by the national society of nephrology in their home country. Applicants must also have identified a host mentor and institution. Fellowships may be long term, with training lasting between seven and 12 months, or short term with training lasting between two and six months. Applicants over 40 years of age may only apply for a short term fellowship. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: Deadlines on: 1 October 2016, 1 May 2017, and repeated annually.

Posted date: 13 May 16 Award type: Predoctoral fellowships, Postdoctoral training fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators, Predoctoral training fellowships, Personal development Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.theisn.org/fellowship Application form: http://fellowship.theisn.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Lower-Middle-Income countries, Low Income countries, Upper-Middle-Income countries Disciplines ----------------------------------------------

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UBERT H HUMPHREY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

Embassy of the US

Description: The Embassy of the United States in South Africa invites applications for the Hubert H Humphrey fellowship programme. Fellowships enable young and mid-level professionals interested in strengthening their leadership skills through a mutual exchange of knowledge and understanding about issues of common concern in the US and Sub-Saharan Africa. Fellowship offers valuable opportunities for professional development through selected university courses, attending conferences, networking, and practical work experiences. Fellowships are available in the following fields:

agricultural and rural development;

communications and journalism;

economic development;

educational administration, planning and policy;

finance and banking;

higher education administration;

teaching English as a foreign language;

HIV/Aids policy and prevention;

human resource management;

law and human rights;

natural resources, environmental policy and climate change;

public health policy and management;

public policy analysis and public administration;

substance abuse education, treatment and prevention;

teaching English as a foreign language;

technology policy and management;

trafficking in persons policy and prevention;

urban and regional planning;

trafficking in persons policy and prevention;

technology policy and management.

Applicants must have five years of substantial professional experience. They must be Sub-Saharan African citizens. Fellowships include air travel, tuition and university fees, English language training, living allowance, and accident and sickness coverage. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: Application deadlines vary by country; the nominating US embassy or binational Fulbright Commission will advise candidates of their internal deadlines for receiving applications. Embassies and Commissions must submit nominations by 1 October 2016. Posted date: 27 Jul 16 Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Personal development, Directed grants for individual investigators, Mid-Career fellowships, Travel for research purposes, Networking/collaboration Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: https://www.humphreyfellowship.org/how-apply-humphrey-fellowship-program Application form: https://apply.embark.com/student/humphrey/fellowship/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Sub-Saharan Africa Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Accounting & Finance; Economic Development; Use & Management of Natural Resources; Drug & Substance Abuse; Public Administration; English as a Second Language; Civil & Human Rights; Health Systems, Administration; Health Promotion;

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Health Education; Law; Schools Policy & Politics; Urban Planning & Policy; Innovation & Technology Management; Human Resource Management; Communication & Media Studies; Agriculture in Developing Countries; Higher Education Policy & Politics; HIV/Aids; Regional Planning & Policy; Rural Development; Human Trafficking; Health

Systems Policy; Foreign Languages Education; Higher Education Management Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Embassy of the US Email: [email protected]

OETHE PRIZE

English Goethe Society

Description:

The English Goethe Society invites entries for its Goethe prize. This prize is awarded for the best undergraduate or postgraduate essay on Goethe's life and work. Essays should not have previously been published. The prize is worth £100. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 27 Jul 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: £100 Award amount min: - Award budget total: £100

Website: http://www.englishgoethesociety.org/Prizes.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- German Literature; German Language Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

ESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIP IN ATAXIA

National Ataxia Foundation

Description:

The National Ataxia Foundation, in collaboration with the American Academy of Neurology and the American Brain Foundation, invites applications for its research training fellowship in ataxia. This

supports research training in ataxia. The fellowship aims to recognise the importance of research in ataxia and encourage young investigators in basic translational and clinical studies.

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The award is for junior investigators interested in an academic career in clinical, basic or translational neurologic research in hereditary or sporadic ataxia. Applicants must be members of AAN who have completed residency or a post-doctoral fellowship for a PhD within the past five years of the start date of the award. Early-career researchers will be given priority. Each fellowship consists of a commitment of USD 55,000 per year for up to two years plus a USD10,000 per year stipend to support education and research related costs. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 06 Sep 16 Award type: Young investigator awards, Early-Career fellowships, Postdoctoral training fellowships, Directed grants for

individual investigators, Personal development Award amount max: USD 130,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.ataxia.org/research/ataxia-research-grants.aspx#nrg Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Movement Disorders Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 612 928 6082 Email: [email protected]

ISA LENA OPAS-HÄNNINEN YOUNG SCHOLAR PRIZE

Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations

Description: The Alliance of Digital Humanities Organizations invites applications for the Lisa Lena Opas-Hänninen young scholar prize. This prize enables candidates to host conferences and recognises a young scholar who has contributed in a significant way at a humanities conference using digital technology. Proposals must clarify why the conference is likely to include contributions to digital humanities, whether innovative digital humanities are to be expected such as in a sub-discipline where digital techniques have not been popular, and how the prize winner will be selected. Priority is given to proposals that encourage a diversity of applicants that address matters of cultural, linguistic, ethnic and gender diversity.

The prize winner must be a student, graduate student or postdoctoral researcher. Up to two prizes, worth €750 each, are available. It includes €500 to each winner for the costs of travel, accommodation and conference registration, and up to €250 for one prize or €500 for two prizes for a reception. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications due by 1 October in any given year. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 21 Jan 16

Award type: Prizes, Student awards, Hosting

conferences

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HORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP FOR SCIENTIFICALLY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES

European Respiratory Society

Description: The European Respiratory Society invites applications for its short-term fellowship for scientifically developing countries. This enables young scientists and clinicians from developing countries in the early stages of their research career in respiratory medicine to visit a host unit in a European country, with the aim of learning a research technique not available in their home unit. It aims to foster knowledge and collaboration between units in different countries. Candidates should be ERS members and be based in or residents of a scientifically developing country and going to a country in Europe, or be based in a country in Europe with a scientific gap in the respiratory field going to another country in Europe. Applicants should be scientists, physicians or qualified allied health professionals with MD, MSc, PhD or MD-PhD qualifications related to the respiratory field. Priority is given to candidates in the early stages of their career. A return to the home unit is mandatory upon fellowship completion. Fellowships are tenable for between one and three months and encompass a living stipend, child allowance and a travel grant of varying

value depending on where the candidate is from and to which country they are going. Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications are invited between 1 August and 1 October 2016. Deadlines on: 1 October 2016, 1 April 2017, and repeated annually. Posted date: 12 Feb 16 Award type: Travel for research purposes, Directed grants for individual investigators, Postdoctoral training fellowships, Early-Career fellowships Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.ersnet.org/ers-funding/fellowships/short-term/ers-fellowship-for-scientifically-developing-countries.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Lower-Middle-Income countries, Low Income countries, Upper-Middle-Income countries Country of applicant institution: Armenia, Albania, Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Turkey, Belarus, Moldova, Republic of, Kosovo, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and

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Herzegovina, Georgia, Romania, Serbia, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Respiratory Medicine

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VIDENCE AWARDS

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Trust

Description:

The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Trust invites submissions for its evidence awards. These recognise contributions in the theory and practice of evidence-based veterinary medicine. The following awards are available:

the Dame Olga Uvarov award for best article published in Veterinary Evidence;

the Graham-White award for the best knowledge summary produced by primary care practitioner published in Veterinary Evidence.

Each award includes a full access-all-areas ticket to the society’s network conference, Veterinary Evidence Today, to be held in Edinburgh from 1 to 3 November 2016, as well as £200 towards travel and subsistence. Closing date: 01 Oct 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 06 Sep 16 Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Prizes Award amount max: - Award amount min: £200 Award budget total: - Website: http://knowledge.rcvs.org.uk/grants/available-grants/the-evidence-awards/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Veterinary Medicine Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

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XCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE AWARDS

Royal College of Physicians

Description:

The Royal College of Physicians invites nominations for its excellence in patient care awards. These aim to recognise, celebrate and promote the work that physicians do to improve patient-centred care through education, policy, clinical practice and research. The following award categories are available:

quality improvement;

patient-centred care;

medical education and training;

innovation;

international;

the Lancet research award. There are two additional awards, a contribution to the profession award and a lifetime achievement award. Individuals and teams in the NHS and internationally are eligible to be nominated. Nominees must be RCP London members. Awards are worth £1,000 each. Award-winners will also receive a commemorative plaque, promotion of their winning project by the RCP and the opportunity to speak at an RCP event.

Closing date: 01 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 31 May 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: £1,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/education-practice/funding-awards/rcp-excellence-patient-care-awards Application form: https://www.rcplondon.ac.uk/file/3134/download?token=FHKEAQRB Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Health Education; Clinical Medicine; Patient Care & Education; Health Systems Policy Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

EDICAL EDUCATION RESEARCH TRAINING FELLOWSHIP

American Academy of Neurology

Description: American Academy of Neurology invites applications for its medical education research training fellowship. This supports medically oriented education research with the goal of developing efficient and effective

psychosocial and behavioural interventions to improve teaching, learning, and health care practice to ultimately impact patient and family outcomes.

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Applicant must be an AAN member embarking on a career in medical education research who has completed a neurology, child neurology, or neuro-developmental disabilities residency or neurology fellowship within the past five years. Supplementation of the stipend with other grants or by the fellowship institution is permissible, but fellows may not accept other fellowships, similar awards, or have another source of support for more than 50 percent of their research salary while holding an AAN Institute Medical Education Research Training Fellowship. The fellowship consists of US$65,000 for one year. Up to US$10,000 may be used for tuition to support formal education at the applicant’s institution or elsewhere. Closing date: 01 Oct 16

Deadline information: Posted date: 18 Jul 16 Award type: Mid-Career fellowships, Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators Award amount max: USD 65,000 Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=89 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Medical Education Contact Details ----------------------------------------------

Email: [email protected]

VERY O CRAVEN AWARD

Organization of American Historians

Description: The Organization of American Historians invites nominations for the Avery O Craven award. This recognises the most original book on the coming of the civil war, the civil war years, or the era of reconstruction, with the exception of works of purely military history. Each entry must be published during the period 1 January 2016 through 31 December 2016. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 14 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: - Award amount min: -

Award budget total: - Website: http://www.oah.org/programs/awards/avery-o-craven-award/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

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Department of History

Georgia State University

25 Park Place, Suite 2000

Atlanta GA 30303

RVINGTON POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Cancer Research Institute

Description:

The Cancer Research Institute invites applications for the Irvington postdoctoral fellowships. These support young scientists at leading universities and research centres around the world who wish to receive training in cancer immunology. Projects should be hypothesis driven, mechanistic studies in both immunology and tumour immunology that directly impact understanding of the immune system’s role in cancer risk, tumour initiation, progression, metastasis, host response to tumours or the treatment of cancer. Applicants must have a doctoral degree and up to five years of relevant postdoctoral experience, with the exception of MD applicants, who should not include years of residency in this calculation. Applications should include a sponsor who holds a formal appointment at the host institution, which should be a non-profit institution anywhere in the world. Only one fellow per sponsor may apply per application round. Fellowships are worth up to USD 175,500 over three years. This includes a stipend of USD 55,000 for the first year, USD 57,000 for the second year and USD 59,000 for the third year plus an annual allowance of USD 1,500 per year to the host institution to help pay for the fellow’s research supplies, travel to scientific meetings or health insurance.

Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications due by 5pm EST. Deadlines on: 3 October 2016, 3 April 2017. Posted date: 06 Sep 16 Award type: Early-Career fellowships, Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Postdoctoral training fellowships, Equipment and materials Award amount max: USD 175,500 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.cancerresearch.org/postdoc/apply Application form: http://www.cancerresearch.org/CRI/media/Content/Grants%20and%20Programs/Postdoc/Postdoc-Application.pdf Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Immunology; Cancer Immunology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 212 688 7515

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ELMAN A WAKSMAN AWARD IN MICROBIOLOGY

National Academies

Description: The National Academies, supported by the Foundation for Microbiology, invites nominations for the Selman A Waksman award for excellence in microbiology. This recognises a major advance in the field of microbiology. The winner receives USD 20,000. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: Nominations due by 11.59pm EDT. Posted date: 22 Jul 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 20,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/waksman-award-in-microbiology.html Application form: https://awards.nasonline.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Microbiology; Biological Sciences Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

AS AWARD FOR SCIENTIFIC REVIEWING

National Academies

Description:

The National Academy of Sciences invites nominations for its award for scientific reviewing. This award recognises authors whose reviews have synthesised extensive and difficult material, rendering a significant service to science and influencing the course of scientific thought. The 2017 award will be presented in criminology. The award is worth US$20,000. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: Nominations due by 11.59pm EDT. This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 23 Jun 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 20,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/scientific-reviewing.html Application form: https://awards.nasonline.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

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AS AWARD FOR CHEMISTRY IN SERVICE TO SOCIETY

National Academies

Description: The National Academy of Sciences invites nominations for its award for chemistry in service to society. This recognises contributions to chemistry, either in fundamental science or its application, that clearly satisfy a societal need. Applications are open to chemists working in industry, and to those in academia, government and nonprofit organisations. The award is worth USD 20,000. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: Nominations due by 11.59pm EDT. Posted date: 20 Jul 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 20,000 Award amount min: -

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AS AWARD IN CHEMICAL SCIENCES

National Academies

Description: The National Academies invites nominations for its award in chemical sciences. This recognises innovative research in the chemical sciences that contributes to a better understanding of the natural sciences and to

the benefit of humanity. The award is worth USD 15,000. Closing date: 03 Oct 16

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Deadline information: Nominations due by 11.59pm EDT. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 21 Jul 16 Award type: Innovation grants, Directed grants for individual investigators, Prizes Awa rd amount max: USD 15,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/chemical-sciences.html Application form: https://awards.nasonline.org/

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Organic Chemistry; Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

ROLAND RESEARCH AWARDS

National Academies

Description:

The National Academy of Sciences invites nominations for the Troland research awards. Two awards are offered to young investigators to recognise unusual achievement and further empirical research in experimental psychology. Applicants must be aged 40 or younger. Each award is worth US$75,000. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications due 11.59pm EDT. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 08 Jun 16 Award type: Prizes, Young investigator awards Award amount max: USD 75,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: USD 150,000

Website: http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/troland-research-awards.html Application form: https://awards.nasonline.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Experimental Psychology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

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RTHUR L DAY PRIZE AND LECTURESHIP

National Academies

Description:

The National Academy of Sciences invites nominations for the Arthur L Day prize and lectureship. This award recognises a scientist making new contributions to the physics of the Earth whose lectures would prove a solid, timely, and useful addition to the knowledge and literature in the field. The prize is worth US$20,000 and funds to present a series of Day lectures. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: Submissions are due by 11.59 pm EDT. Posted date: 15 Jun 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 20,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/arthur-l-day-prize.html

Application form: https://awards.nasonline.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Earth Sciences; Physical Geography; Geophysics; Environmental Science Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- NAS 500 Fifth St NW - NAS 287 Washinton DC 20001

Tel: +1 202 334 1547

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AS AWARD FOR THE INDUSTRIAL APPLICATION OF SCIENCE

National Academies

Description:

The National Academies invites nominations for its award for the industrial application of science. This recognises original scientific work of intrinsic scientific importance which has significant beneficial applications in industry. The prize is worth USD 25,000. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: Submissions are due by 11.59 pm EDT. Posted date: 21 Jul 16

Award type: Prizes, Directed grants for individual investigators Award amount max: USD 25,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/industrial-application-of-science.html Application form: https://awards.nasonline.org/

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AMES A RAWLEY PRIZE

Organization of American Historians

Description: The Organization of American Historians invites nominations for the James A Rawley prize. This is awarded for a book dealing with the history of race relations in the US. Each entry must be published during the period between 1 January 2016 and 31 December 2016. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 14 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes Award budget total: - Website: http://www.oah.org/programs/awards/organi

zation-of-american-historians-oah-james-a-rawley-prize/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- American History; Racism & Race Relations Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- The University of Houston Agnes Arnold Hall Department of History 3553 Cullen Boulevard, Room 524 Houston TX 77204-3003

ART SOCIO-LEGAL BOOK PRIZE

Socio-Legal Studies Association

Description: The Socio-Legal Studies Association invites nominations for the Hart socio-legal book prize. This recognises a piece of socio-legal scholarship published in the 12 months up to

30 September preceding the closing date. Nominations may be submitted by any one member of the association, including the authors of the publications, as well as by

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publishers, provided the author has consented to the nomination. The prize is open to all academics. The prize is worth £250. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: Posted date: 13 May 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: £250 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.slsa.ac.uk/index.php/prizes-grants-and-seminars

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Sociolegal Studies Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

OCIO-LEGAL ARTICLE PRIZE

Socio-Legal Studies Association

Description: The Socio-Legal Studies Association invites nominations for its socio-legal article prize. This recognises the most outstanding piece of socio-legal scholarship published in the 12 months up to 30 September preceding the closing date for nominations. Nominations may be submitted by any one member of the association, including the authors of the publications, as well as by publishers, provided the author has consented to the nomination. The prize is open to all academics. The prize is worth £100. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: Posted date: 13 May 16

Award type: Prizes Award amount max: £100 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.slsa.ac.uk/index.php/prizes-grants-and-seminars Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Sociolegal Studies Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

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ART SOCIO-LEGAL PRIZE FOR EARLY CAREER ACADEMICS

Socio-Legal Studies Association

Description: The Socio-Legal Studies Association invites nominations for the Hart socio-legal prize for early career academics. This recognises the best book emerging from a previously awarded PhD, MPhil, LLB or master’s and published in the 12 months up to 30 September preceding the closing date. Nominations may be submitted by any one member of the association, including the authors of the publications, as well as by publishers, provided the author has consented to the nomination. The prize is only open to early-career academics, including lecturers in the old university sector, lecturers and senior lecturers in the new university sector, research fellows, research associates, and research assistants in both sectors and postgraduate students. The prize is worth £250. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information:

Posted date: 13 May 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: £250 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.slsa.ac.uk/index.php/prizes-grants-and-seminars/prizes Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Sociolegal Studies Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

RCTOWSKI MEDAL

National Academies

Description: The National Academy of Sciences invites nominations for its Arctowski medal. This recognises contributions to the study of solar physics and solar terrestrial relationships. The award includes a USD 100,000, plus USD 100,000 to support research at an institution of the recipient’s choice. Closing date: 03 Oct 16

Deadline information: Nominations due by 11.59pm EDT. This call is repeated every 2 years. Posted date: 20 Jul 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 200,000 Award budget total: USD 200,000 Website: http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/arctowski-medal.html

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Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Solar Physics & Space Plasma Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

ESEARCH STUDENTSHIPS

Cystic Fibrosis Canada – Fibrose Kystique Canada

Description: Cystic Fibrosis Canada invites applications for its research studentships. These support graduate students with full-time research training in areas relevant to cystic fibrosis. Studentships are available to the following candidates:

students who are registering for a master’s programme in the coming academic year;

graduate students already registered for a higher degree;

graduate students who are registering or a PhD in the coming academic year, or who are already registered for a PhD, and who are undertaking full time research training in areas relevant to CF;

students registered in a joint MD/MSc or MD/PhD programme.

Studentships are tenable only at Canadian universities at master’s or doctoral level. Equitable consideration will be given to applicants from outside of Canada, who intend to return to their own country on completion of a studentship. Candidates must propose a supervisor who should hold an academic appointment. Studentships are awarded for up to two years. Closing date: 03 Oct 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 06 Sep 16 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Predoctoral training fellowships, Financial aid for postgraduate students Award budget total: - Website: http://www.cysticfibrosis.ca/research/information-for-researchers/funding-opportunites/ Application form: https://proposalcentral.altum.com/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Genetic Diseases; Respiratory Medicine Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Cystic Fibrosis Canada

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OCIO-LEGAL THEORY AND HISTORY PRIZE

Socio-Legal Studies Association

Description: The Socio-Legal Studies Association invites nominations for its socio-legal theory and history prize. This recognises a book that makes a contribution to socio-legal theory or to socio-legal history or to the study of any aspect of the history of socio-legal scholarship, sociology of law or of the relations of law and the social sciences in one of the country, or comparatively or more generally, published in the 12 months up to 30 September preceding the closing date. Nominations may be submitted by any one member of the association, including the authors of the publications, as well as by publishers, provided the author has consented to the nomination. The prize is open to all academics. The prize is worth £250. Closing date: 03 Oct 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 13 May 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: £250 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.slsa.ac.uk/index.php/prizes-grants-and-seminars Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Sociolegal Studies Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

NDMS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada – Société Canadienne de la Sclérose en Plaques

Description: The Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada invites applications for the endMS postdoctoral fellowships. These enable postdoctoral fellows to cultivate and sharpen their scientific skills, think innovatively about conducting research that will translate into real world applications, and secure a future in MS research and healthcare. The following two award streams are available:

biomedical – this is for research that uncovers the biological, pathological and mechanistic aspects of MS, and that provides fundamental knowledge about the development, progression and treatment of MS disease;

clinical and population health – this is for research focusing on topics such as epidemiology, health economics, risk factors, healthcare delivery or policy,

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treatment monitoring and health assessment, symptom management, rehabilitation and social aspects of MS.

Applicants must hold, or be candidates for, a doctoral degree such as a PhD, MD or equivalent. They should have completed this degree in the last three years. Eligible host institutions include recognised postsecondary institutions or their affiliated institutions, including hospitals and research institutes. Applicants proposing to do their training at a Canadian institution may be of any nationality, but applicants proposing to train abroad must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Awards are worth CAD 41,000 per year for PhD holders, or CAD 50,500 per year for MD holders, for up to three years, subject to progress reports. Applicants applying from New Brunswick and Québec-based institutions may also be considered for fellowships co-funded by the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation and the Québec Health Research Fund (FRQS), respectively. NBHRF partnership awards must be conducted in New Brunswick. FRQS partnership awards conducted outside of Québec include a supplement of CAD 15,000 per year. Closing date: 03 Oct 16

Deadline information: Applications due by 4pm EDT. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 18 Aug 16 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Postdoctoral training fellowships Award amount max: CAD 166,500 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: https://beta.mssociety.ca/information-for-researchers/funding-opportunities/endms-research-and-training-network-awards-and-programs/endms-postdoctoral-fellowships Application form: https://www.mscanadagrants.ca Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Country of applicant institution: Canada Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Multiple Sclerosis Contact details ---------------------------------------------- MS Society of Canada Research Department 250 Dundas Street West Suite 500 Toronto ON M5T 2Z5 Fax: +1 416 922 6065 Tel: +1 416 922 7538 Email: [email protected]

AUL A PISK PRIZE

American Musicological Society

Description: The American Musicological Society invites applications for the Paul A Pisk prize. This is

awarded to a graduate music student for a scholarly paper presented at the society’s

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annual meeting. Any paper by a graduate student whose abstract has been submitted to the programme committee, and the paper accepted for inclusion in the annual meeting, is eligible. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: Submissions due by 1pm EST. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 08 Jun 16 Award type: Prizes, Financial aid for postgraduate students Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.ams-net.org/awards/pisk.php Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Music Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

EW SCHOLARS ESSAY PRIZE

Society for Theatre Research

Description: The Society for Theatre Research invites entries for the new scholars essay prize. This is awarded for the best essay concerned with the history and technique of British theatre. The topic is interpreted in a broad manner and it may cover themes ranging from activities happening in theatre buildings to theatre techniques, stage design or theatre business. Postgraduates students, academics and independent scholars who have published no more than one article in a peer-reviewed journal may apply. The prize includes a cash component, subscription to the society’s magazine and selection of books. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 01 Jul 16

Award type: Student awards, Prizes Award budget total: - Website: http://www.str.org.uk/research/nsp/index.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Theatre Studies; Performing Arts; British & Irish History Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- STR c/o The National Theatre Archive 83-101 The Cut London SE1 8LL Email: [email protected]

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ENRY DRAPER MEDAL

National Academies

Description: The National Academies invites nominations for its Henry Draper medal. This recognises a recent, original investigation in astronomical physics, of importance and benefit to science. The award is worth USD 25,000. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: Nominations due by 11.59pm EDT. Posted date: 21 Jul 16 Award type: Prizes, Directed grants for individual investigators Award amount max: USD 25,000 Website: http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/henry-draper-medal.html

Application form: https://awards.nasonline.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- High Energy Astrophysics & Cosmic Rays Contact Details ----------------------------------------------

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RADEL RESEARCH AWARD

National Academies

Description: The National Academies invites nominations for the Pradel research award. This recognises mid-career neuroscientists whose work is making major contributions to the understanding of the nervous system. The winner receives USD 50,000 to present to an institution of their choice in order to support neuroscience research. Closing date: 03 Oct 16 Deadline information: Nominations due by 11.59pm EDT. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 21 Jul 16

Award type: Directed grants to institutions, research groups etc, Prizes Award amount max: USD 50,000 Website: http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/pradel-research-award.html Application form: https://awards.nasonline.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Neuroscience; Central Nervous System

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REPARATORY CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Alzheimer's Research UK

Description: Alzheimer's Research UK invites applications for its preparatory clinical research fellowship. This supports clinicians at various stages of training who are planning a career in academic medicine. It provides fellows with the necessary track record and skills to compete for full clinical fellowship through ARUK or elsewhere. The lead applicant and point of contact must be based in a UK academic/research institution and fellows are required to have secured at least one supervisor for the application. The lead supervisor must have a fixed term or tenure contract with the host institution covering the proposed duration of the fellowship, and at least one supervisor must be clinically qualified with an honorary clinical contract. The funding includes salary at the speciality registrar level or university scale equivalent, and a contribution of up to £20,000 over one year toward research, animal and travel costs. Closing date: 05 Oct 16

Deadline information: Deadlines on: 16 March 2016, 5 October 2016. Posted date: 18 Apr 16 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Mid-Career fellowships, Early-Career fellowships, Travel for research purposes Award budget total: - Website: http://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/grants/preparatory-clinical-research-fellowship/ Application form: https://a-r.org.uk/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Country of applicant institution: United Kingdom Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Alzheimer's Disease & Senile Dementia Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +44 300 111 5555

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ATURAL SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS FELLOWSHIPS

Harvard University

Description: Harvard University’s Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study invites applications for its natural science and mathematics fellowships. These support scholars who wish to be in residence at the Radcliffe Institute and pursue an independent project in the natural sciences and mathematics. The following themes are of special interest:

citizenship;

study of women, gender and society;

history of women in America which will draw on the resources of the Schlesinger Library.

Fellows are expected to be free of their regular commitments so they can devote themselves full-time to the work outlined in their proposal. Fellows are expected to reside in the Boston area during the fellowship and have their primary office at the Institute. Fellowships are worth up to USD 75,000 for one year with additional funds for project expenses. Some support for relocation expenses is provided where relevant. Fellows receive office or studio space and access to libraries, and other resources of Harvard University. Closing date: 06 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 16 Aug 16 Award type: Access to libraries, Networking/collaboration, Directed grants for individual investigators, Early-Career fellowships, Senior fellowships, Travel for research purposes, Equipment and materials, Mid-Career fellowships Award budget total: - Website: http://www.radcliffe.edu/fellowships/apply.aspx Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Feminist, Women's & Gender Studies; Citizenship; Physics; Materials Sciences; Chemistry; Earth Systems & Environmental Sciences; Biological Sciences Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Programme 8 Garden Street Byerly Hall

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ELLOWSHIPS

British Council for Prevention of Blindness

Description: The British Council for Prevention of Blindness invites applications for its fellowships. These aim to provide key research outcomes to build up the eyecare resources in developing countries by providing specialist training, from community level to policy planning at national and regional levels. The following two fellowships are available:

Sir John Wilson fellowship for candidates from low-income countries coming to the UK;

Barrie Jones fellowship for candidates from the UK who carry out research in a developing country.

Applications must be submitted by the candidate’s host institution, which may be a UK university, research institution or research-active NHS trust. Candidates must jointly apply with a supervisor who holds an established academic post at the applicant institution. Candidates must be clinicians or scientists from the UK or a low- and lower-middle income country. Clinician applicants must normally register for an MD or PhD and be specialising in ophthalmology, and they must intend to pursue a career that includes academic research or teaching or both. Fellowships are worth up to £63,333 per year over three years. Funding may be used to cover salary, fees, travel, equipment and research expenses. Closing date: 07 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications due by 5pm. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 12 May 16 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Postdoctoral training fellowships, Equipment and materials,

Travel for research purposes, Predoctoral training fellowships, Studentship allocations Award amount max: £189,999 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.bcpb.org/training.html Application form: http://www.bcpb.org/documents/BCPB%20Fellowship%20application%20form%202016.doc Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Armenia, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Bhutan, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Djibouti, Egypt, Micronesia, Federated States of, United Kingdom, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Indonesia, India, Kenya, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Morocco, Moldova, Republic of, Myanmar, Mauritania, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Occupied, Solomon Islands, Sudan, Senegal, Sao Tome and Principe, El Salvador, Syrian Arab Republic, Swaziland, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Vanuatu, Samoa, Yemen, Zambia, Kosovo Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Blindness; Health Systems in Developing Countries Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- BCPB 4 Bloomsbury Square London WC1A 2RP Email: [email protected]

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NTERNATIONAL RESEARCHERS FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

Description: The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TUBITAK), in collaboration with the Academy of Medical Sciences, the British Academy, the Royal Society and the Newton Fund, invites applications for its international researchers fellowship programme. This enables PhD students and young postdoctoral researchers to pursue research in Turkey in the fields of natural sciences, engineering and technological sciences, medical sciences, agricultural sciences, social sciences and humanities. The aim is to promote Turkey’s scientific and technological collaboration with countries of the prospective researchers. Each applicant must be a non-Turkish citizen, and may not hold a dual citizenship with Turkey either. They should have an invitation from a university or research institute in Turkey. Applicants must be 35 years old or younger, and PhD student applicants must be enrolled in a programme outside Turkey. Postdoctoral applicants who hold a PhD degree from Turkey must have a GPA of at least 3.5 or 4. Fellowships are available for a maximum of 12 months. Funding includes a monthly living allowance of up to TL2,250, travel costs worth up to TL2,250 and health insurance worth up to TL2,250. Closing date: 07 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications are invited between 7 March and 7 April, and between 31 August and 7 October 2016.

Deadlines on: 7 October 2016, 7 April 2017, and repeated annually. Posted date: 15 Jan 16 Award type: Postdoctoral training fellowships, Predoctoral fellowships, Travel for research purposes, Young investigator awards Award budget total: - Website: http://www.tubitak.gov.tr/en/funds/academy/international-researchers-fellowship-programmes/content-2216-research-fellowship-programme-for-international-researchers Application form: http://e-bideb.tubitak.gov.tr/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: All African Nations, All European Nations, All Asian nations, All South American nations, All Oceanian nations, All North American nations Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Physical Sciences and Engineering; Social Sciences; Bio/Medical; Humanities Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tübitak-Bideb 2216 Akay Caddesi 6 06420 Bakanlıklar Tel: +90 312 444 6690 Email: [email protected]

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ESEARCH PAPER AWARD

Chartered Institute of Building

Description:

The Chartered Institute of Building invites submissions for its research paper award. This recognises individual excellence in research and the importance of published research papers in developing and disseminating knowledge for the benefit of current and future practice. Submissions should cover any built environment-related area, and clearly demonstrate the benefits of research and innovation in practice. Nominated papers must have been published in peer-reviewed research journals in the year 2015 or 2016 and should be authored by no more than two individuals. Nominees may be members or non-members and be from the UK or overseas. Two awards are offered, the premier award worth £2,000, and the highly commended award, worth £500. Closing date: 07 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 28 Jun 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: £2,000

Award amount min: £500 Award budget total: - Website: http://iandrawards.ciob.org/award-categories/researchpaper Application form: http://iandrawards.ciob.org/sites/default/files/Research%20Paper%20Award%20Entry%20Form.pdf Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Built Environment & Spatial Planning Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- CIOB 1 Arlington Square Downshire Way

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IGITAL INNOVATION AWARD

Chartered Institute of Building

Description: The Chartered Institute of Building invites submissions for its digital innovation award. This recognises the most innovative and forward-thinking use of digital technologies in design, construction or operation of the built environment. Submissions must cover

any advanced implementation of digital technologies such as building information modelling, advanced visualisation or simulation, mobile technology and e-commerce that has improved upon current expectations of best practice.

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Members and non-members who are from the UK and overseas may apply. Two awards are offered, the premier award worth £2,000 and the highly commended award, worth £500. Closing date: 07 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 28 Jun 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: £2,000 Award amount min: £500 Award budget total: - Website: http://iandrawards.ciob.org/award-categories/digitalinnovation Application form: http://iandrawards.ciob.org/sites/default/files/Digital%20Innovation%20Award%20Entry%20Form.pdf

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Built Environment & Spatial Planning; Digital & Interaction Design Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- CIOB 1 Arlington Square Downshire Way Bracknell RG12 1WA Tel: +44 134 463 0796 Email: [email protected]

NNOVATION IN EDUCATION AND TRAINING AWARD

Chartered Institute of Building

Description: The Chartered Institute of Building invites submission for its innovation in education and training award. This recognises an outstanding contribution to education and training in the built environment. Submissions must cover any new education or training initiative related to the built environment, such as a new approach to teaching and learning, curriculum development, apprenticeship, skills, professional or policy development that has improved upon best practice. Academics and practitioners who are members or non-members and who are from the UK or overseas may apply. Two awards are offered, the premier award worth £2,000, and the highly commended award, worth £500.

Closing date: 07 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 28 Jun 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: £2,000 Award amount min: £500 Award budget total: - Website: http://iandrawards.ciob.org/award-categories/educationandtraining Application form: http://iandrawards.ciob.org/sites/default/files/Innovation%20in%20Education%20and%20Training%20Award.pdf

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NNOVATION ACHIEVER’S AWARD

Chartered Institute of Building

Description: The Chartered Institute of Building invites submissions for its innovation achiever’s award. This recognises innovation that has improved current expectations of best practice in the built environment. Submissions may cover any innovation in the built environment, such as a new approach to products, processes, technology, sustainability, health and safety, procurement or customer service. Applicants who are members or non-members and who are from the UK or overseas may apply. Two awards are offered, the premier award worth £2,000, and the highly commended award, worth £500. Closing date: 07 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 Jul 16 Award type: Innovation grants, Prizes Award amount max: £2,000 Award amount min: £500

Award budget total: £2,500 Website: http://iandrawards.ciob.org/award-categories/innovationachievers Application form: http://iandrawards.ciob.org/sites/default/files/Innovation%20Achiever%27s%20Award%20Entry%20Form.pdf Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Built Environment & Spatial Planning Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- CIOB 1 Arlington Square

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OLGATE-PALMOLIVE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AWARD IN IN VITRO

TOXICOLOGY

Society of Toxicology

Description: The Society of Toxicology invites applications for the Colgate-Palmolive postdoctoral fellowship award in in vitro toxicology. This enables a postdoctoral trainee to develop alternatives to animal testing in toxicological research. Applicants should be postdoctoral trainees in their first year of study beyond the PhD, MD or DVM degree who are at academic institutions, federal or national laboratories, or research institutes. Preference will be given to applicants in their first year of postdoctoral study. Membership of the society is required from both the applicant and their postdoctoral advisor. The fellowship is worth up to USD 44,000 over a period of one year. Funding includes a stipend and a research grant. Closing date: 09 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 14 Sep 16 Award type: Early-Career fellowships, Postdoctoral training fellowships Award amount max: USD 44,000

Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_details.aspx?id=3 Application form: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_cp_invitro.aspx Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- In Vitro Biology; Diagnostic Sciences; Animal Models; Animal Parasites & Pathogens; Performance Testing & Reliability; Laboratory Animals; Chemistry; Toxicology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- SOT Awards/Colgate-Palmolive Postdoctoral Fellowship in In Vitro Technology SOT 1821 Michael Faraday Drive

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OLGATE-PALMOLIVE AWARDS FOR STUDENT RESEARCH TRAINING IN

ALTERNATIVE METHODS

Society of Toxicology

Description: The Society of Toxicology invites applications for the Colgate-Palmolive awards for student research training in alternative methods. These enhance graduate student research training by using in vitro methods or

alternative techniques to reduce, replace or refine use of animals in toxicological research. The training may include use of in vitro and ex vivo procedures, non-mammalian animal

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models, computer modeling and structure-activity relationships. Graduate students may propose to develop expertise in relevant methodologies at a laboratory away from their home institution; at a laboratory at their home institution that would not be available to them otherwise; or at approved workshops, symposia or continuing education programmes where hands-on training will be received. The training should help toxicology graduate students enhance their thesis or dissertation research. Applicants must be enrolled in PhD or MS study in the discipline of toxicology and be student members or pending student members of the SOT at the application deadline. Awards are worth up to USD 3,750 to defray travel, per diem, training expenses and research costs. Closing date: 09 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 13 Sep 16 Award type: Thesis/Dissertation funding, Personal development, Directed grants for individual investigators, Financial aid for

postgraduate students, Travel for research purposes Award amount max: USD 3,750 Award budget total: - Website: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_details.aspx?id=4 Application form: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_cp_srtam.aspx Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Performance Testing & Reliability; Animal Models; Laboratory Animals; Drug & Substance Abuse; Toxicology; Animal Parasites & Pathogens; Computer Simulation & Modelling; In Vitro Biology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- SOT Awards/Colgate-Palmolive Student Research Funding SOT 1821 Michael Faraday Drive Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190

ISTINGUISHED TOXICOLOGY SCHOLAR AWARD

Society of Toxicology

Description: The Society of Toxicology invites nominations for its distinguished toxicology scholar award. This is presented to a member of the society who has made substantial and seminal scientific contributions to the discipline of toxicology.

The applicant must be a member of the society and an active scientist involved in toxicological research. The prime consideration for the award is scientific accomplishment.

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This award consists of a plaque and a cash stipend, and an invitation to deliver the distinguished toxicology scholar award lecture at the annual meeting. Closing date: 09 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 14 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes Award budget total: - Website: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_details.aspx?id=19 Application form: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_nominate.aspx?id=19

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Toxicology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Society of Toxicology SOT 1821 Michael Faraday Drive Suite 300 Reston, Virginia 20190 Fax: +1 703 438 3115 Tel: +1 703 438 3113 Email: [email protected]

RNOLD J LEHMAN AWARD

Society of Toxicology

Description: The Society of Toxicology invites nominations for the Arnold J Lehman award. This recognises a society member who has made a major contribution to risk assessment or the regulation of chemical agents. The contribution may have resulted from the application of sound scientific principles to regulation or from research activities that have significantly influenced the regulatory process. Nominees must be society members employed in academia, government or industry. The award includes a plaque and a cash stipend. Closing date: 09 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 14 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_details.aspx?id=17 Application form: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_nominate.aspx?id=17 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Toxicology

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Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Society of Toxicology SOT 1821 Michael Faraday Drive Suite 300

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EADING EDGE IN BASIC SCIENCE AWARD

Society of Toxicology

Description: The Society of Toxicology invites nominations for its leading edge in basic science award. This is presented to a scientist whose research has made a seminal scientific contribution to understanding fundamental mechanisms of toxicology within the last five years. The nominee should be a respected basic scientist whose research findings are likely to have a pervasive impact on the field of toxicology. They may be toxicologists as well as other scientists who may not identify themselves with the discipline of toxicology. Membership of the society is not required for nominees but nominations must be submitted by members. The award includes a plaque, a cash stipend, and an invitation to deliver the award lecture at the annual meeting at which the award is given. Closing date: 09 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 13 Sep 16

Award type: Prizes Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_details.aspx?id=108 Application form: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_nominate.aspx?id=108 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Medicinal Chemistry; Clinical Medicine; Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Toxicology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- SOT 1821 Michael Faraday Drive

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ERIT AWARD

Society of Toxicology

Description:

The Society of Toxicology invites nominations from members for its merit award. This recognises a member of the society for distinguished contributions to toxicology throughout an entire career in areas such as research, teaching, regulatory activities, consulting and service to the society. Nominations must be submitted by two full members of the society. The award includes a plaque and cash stipend. Closing date: 09 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 13 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_details.aspx?id=22

Application form: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_nominate.aspx?id=22 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Toxicology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- SOT 1821 Michael Faraday Drive Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Fax: +1 703 438 3115 Tel: +1 703 438 3113

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RANSLATIONAL IMPACT AWARD

Society of Toxicology

Description: The Society of Toxicology invites nominations for its translational impact award. This is presented to a scientist whose recent clinical, environmental health or translational research has improved human or public health in an area of toxicological concern in the last decade.

Nominations must be submitted by two full members of the society. Nominees may be toxicologists or other scientists with any background. Priority is given to scientists who are leaders in multidisciplinary team efforts that have contributed to alleviating toxicity-related health problems. The award includes a plaque and a cash stipend.

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Closing date: 09 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 13 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes Award budget total: - Website: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_details.aspx?id=107 Application form: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_nominate.aspx?id=107 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Toxicology; Public Health Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- SOT 1821 Michael Faraday Drive Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Fax: +1 703 438 3115 Tel: +1 703 438 3113 Email: [email protected]

NDERGRADUATE EDUCATOR AWARD

Society of Toxicology

Description:

The Society of Toxicology invites nominations for its undergraduate educator award. This recognises a society member who has made outstanding contributions to the teaching of undergraduate students in toxicology and toxicology-related areas, and whose efforts support the society’s strategic efforts to build for the future of toxicology. Self-nominations or peer-nominations are both accepted. Nominees must be society members who have a faculty appointment with primary responsibilities in teaching undergraduate students. They should demonstrate a distinguished undergraduate teaching record. The award comprises a plaque and a cash stipend. Closing date: 09 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 13 Sep 16

Award type: Prizes Award budget total: - Website: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_details.aspx?id=166 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Medicinal Chemistry; Clinical Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Toxicology Contact details ---------------------------------------------- 1821 Michael Faraday Drive Suite 300 Reston VA 20190

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YNGENTA FELLOWSHIP AWARD IN HUMAN HEALTH APPLICATIONS OF NEW

TECHNOLOGIES

Society of Toxicology

Description: The Society of Toxicology invites applications for the Syngenta fellowship award in human health applications of new technologies. This supports mode-of-action research aimed at characterising dose-dependent effects of xenobiotics on mammalian systems in such a way that the causal sequence of key events underlying toxicity is elucidated. The work should permit a quantitative basis for extrapolation of the results from animal bioassays or animal models, either in-silico or in-vitro, to humans at relevant human doses. Applicants must be at least a third-year graduate students or postgraduate trainees employed by an academic institution, a research institute or a federal or national laboratory. Membership, or pending membership, of the society is required, but candidates may apply for membership just before the fellowship is conferred. The award includes up to USD 15,000 in fellowship funds as well as travel support for both the society’s annual meeting and the Syngenta site to present the research results. Closing date: 09 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 12 Sep 16 Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Postdoctoral training fellowships, Predoctoral fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators Award budget total: - Website: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awards_details.aspx?id=135 Application form: http://www.toxicology.org/application/af/awardDocuments/Syngenta__App_2017.doc Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- In Vitro Biology; Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Medicinal Chemistry; Toxicology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- SOT 1821 Michael Faraday Drive Suite 300 Reston, VA 20190 Email: [email protected]

IR JULIAN CORBETT PRIZE IN MODERN NAVAL HISTORY

Institute of Historical Research

Description: The Institute of Historical Research invites submissions for the Julian Corbett prize in

modern naval history. This rewards original research in the field of modern naval history,

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including the period from the end of the fifth century AD to the present day. Naval history includes the social history of naval personnel and their familial, and professional networks as well as naval administration, technology and warfare at sea. All researchers in modern naval history may apply, regardless of nationality or academic affiliation. The prize is worth £1,000. Closing date: 12 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 19 May 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: £1,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.history.ac.uk/fellowships/sir-julian-corbett-prize-modern-naval-history Application form: http://www.history.ac.uk/online-applications/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Naval Operations; Naval Architecture; Military History Contact details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

OROS JUSTICE ADVOCACY FELLOWSHIPS

Open Society Foundations

Description: The Open Society Foundations invite applications for their advocacy fellowships under the Soros justice fellowships programme. These enable researchers and others with unique perspectives from anywhere in the world to undertake US criminal justice reform projects at the local, state and national levels. Projects may range from litigation to public education to coalition-building to grassroots mobilisation to policy-driven research. All projects should focus on one or more of the following broad ciminal justice reform goals: reducing mass incarceration, challenging extreme punishment and promoting fairness and accountability in the justice system in the US. The following fellowship tracks are available:

track one is intended for people in the earlier stages of their careers in the field of criminal justice reform and who demonstrate the potential to develop into leaders in the field;

track two is intended for more experienced individuals with a proven record of achievement and expertise in the field, and who are proposing new, risky, untested or unconventional but promising ideas and approaches.

Track one applicants must have at least two years of relevant experience such as full-time or part-time employment, paid or unpaid internships, sustained volunteer work or other pertinent experience. Track two applicants must have at least ten years of

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relevant advocacy experience. Foreign applicants are welcome to apply as long as their work directly relates to a US issue. Applicants are encouraged to secure a host organisation, which may be an advocacy or community group, scholarly or research institution, government agency, or other non-profit organisation or association. The track one award is worth USD 85,750 over 18 months; track two is worth USD 110,250 over 18 months. Each fellowship should begin in the spring or fall of 2017. Closing date: 12 Oct 16 Deadline information: Letters of intent are invited between 9 September and 11.59pm, 12 October 2016. Posted date: 25 Aug 16 Award type: Mid-Career fellowships, Senior fellowships, Early-Career fellowships, Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Directed grants for individual investigators Award amount max: -

Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.opensocietyfoundations.org/grants/soros-justice-fellowships Application form: https://sorosjusticefellowships.submittable.com/submit Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Prejudice & Discrimination; Legal Institutions & Justice Systems; Access to Justice; Criminal Law; Civil & Human Rights; Criminology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

NILEVER HATTON COMPETITION AND AWARDS

International Association for Dental Research

Description: The International Association for Dental Research invites nominations for its Unilever Hatton competition and awards. This enables the best investigators from all IADR divisions to present their research at the annual general session. There are two competition categories: junior and senior. The senior category includes basic science or clinical research. All candidates must be IADR members and must receive divisional or section approval to compete. Candidates for the junior competition must be currently enrolled in a bachelor’s or dental degree and have carried out their research as part of undergraduate or

professional training. Candidates for the senior competition must be enrolled in a post-dental, postgraduate, or PhD programme or have performed the research submitted to the competition within three years of their earning the PhD. They must also have carried out research as part of a higher degree, either a master’s, PhD, or MD with previous laboratory experience, or as part of speciality training, and postdoctorals. Up to six cash prizes may be awarded. The first prize consists of USD 1,600 and the second prize of USD 800. Funding is also

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available to cover airfare, accommodation and registration fees for the annual meeting. Closing date: 13 Oct 16 Deadline information: Posted date: 09 Aug 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount min: USD 800 Award budget total: - Website: http://www.iadr.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3420

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Dental Health & Hygiene; Preventive Dentistry; Oral Medicine; Drug Design; Medical Research of Selected Fields Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

W BORROW MEMORIAL AWARD

International Association for Dental Research

Description: The International Association for Dental Research invites applications for the EW Borrow memorial award. This recognises and stimulates research in oral health promotion for children, with a priority for caries prevention where fluoride in different formats is used. Funding supports basic research, applied clinical research and clinical investigation. Nominees should be actively engaged in the relevant research area and be IADR members. The award is worth USD 3,500. Closing date: 13 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 09 Aug 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 3,500 Award budget total: -

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ADR NUTRITION GROUP AWARD

International Association for Dental Research

Description:

The International Association for Dental Research’s Nutrition Group invites applications for its nutrition group award. This recognises nutrition research by a predoctoral or postdoctoral student. Any full-time students in a DDS, DMD, MS, PhD or other programme may apply. Applicants must be the first author and presenter of a paper accepted for the IADR general session and exhibition in San Francisco, California. The award includes a cash prize worth USD 500. Closing date: 13 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 12 Sep 16

Award type: Prizes, Student awards Award amount max: USD 500 Website: http://www.iadr.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3447 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Nutrition & Dietetics; Dentistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

OSHIO NAKAO FELLOWSHIP

International Association for Dental Research

Description: The International Association for Dental Research invites applications for the Toshio Nakao fellowship. This allows a young investigator to obtain training and experience in dental materials science at a centre of excellence. The fellow will spend up to six months at a research facility outside their institution or country. Candidates must hold a degree in dentistry or in a scientific discipline, be within five years of obtaining their dental or scientific degree, be members of IADR and be actively engaged in research.

The fellowship is worth up to USD 15,000 to cover accommodation, subsistence and travel costs. Closing date: 13 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated every 2 years. Posted date: 09 Aug 16 Award type: Young investigator awards, Postdoctoral training fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators, Early-Career fellowships Award amount max: USD 15,000 Award budget total: -

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Website: http://www.iadr.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3419 Application form: http://www.iadr.fluidreview.com/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Dental Health & Hygiene; Biomedical Engineering; Dentistry Contact Details ----------------------------------------------

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ILLIAM J GIES AWARD

International Association for Dental Research

Description:

The International Association for Dental

Research and American Association for

Dental Research invite nominations for the

William J Gies award. This recognises the best

paper published in the Journal of Dental

Research during the preceding year.

Nominations can be made by individual

IADR and AADR members, by the Gies

award committee, and by the editor of the

JDR. The award is worth USD 1,000.

Closing date: 13 Oct 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 03 Aug 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 1,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

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AVID B SCOTT FELLOWSHIP

International Association for Dental Research

Description:

The International Association for Dental

Research invites applications for the David B

Scott fellowship. This enables a dental student

to complete a research project within the area

of dentistry.

Applicants must be members of the

association, training to be a dentist in an

accredited dental school and sponsored by a

dental researcher at that university.

Candidates must not have received their

dental degree, nor should they be due to

receive this in the year of the award.

Applicants may have a college or advanced

degree in a discipline other than industry. The

award is worth US$2,500.

Closing date: 13 Oct 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 21 Jul 16

Award type: Student awards, Predoctoral

training fellowships, Directed grants for

individual investigators

Award amount max: USD 2,500

Website:

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ADR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

International Association for Dental Research

Description: The International Association for Dental Research invites letters of nomination for its distinguished service award. This recognises an individual member of the IADR for outstanding instances of service to the association or distinguished service over a period of time. It is intended to recognise members who have not served as officers of the association.

The award consists of a plaque and expenses to travel to and attend the IADR general session in the year the award is presented. Closing date: 13 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 12 Jul 16 Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Prizes

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Award amount max: - Website: http://www.iadr.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3423 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Dentistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

OHN GRAY FELLOWSHIP

International Association for Dental Research

Description: The International Association for Dental Research invites applications for the John Gray fellowship. This enables a dental or postgraduate student member to obtain training and experience in dental or related research. Applicants must be members of the IADR, registered in an accredited dental school or in a recognised formal postgraduate programme. Candidates must be in a training programme in the division in which the fellowship is awarded, and sponsored by their faculty advisor or dean of the school. Candidates may have a college or advanced degree in a discipline other than dentistry. The fellowship is worth up to US$10,000. Closing date: 13 Oct 16 Deadline information: Posted date: 21 Jul 16

Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Predoctoral fellowships, Financial aid for postgraduate students, Predoctoral training fellowships Award amount max: USD 10,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.iadr.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3417 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Dentistry Contact details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

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OSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AWARDS

BrightFocus Foundation

Description: The BrightFocus Foundation invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowship awards. These support young researchers in their final stages of mentored training. Projects should be conducted in an established laboratory that will serve as the basis for the applicant’s own independent research career. Junior and senior postdoctoral fellows holding a doctoral degree or equivalent may apply. Investigators at for-profit institutions should consult with Brightfocus prior to applying and may consider collaborating with academic or non-profit research applicants. Each award is worth up to US$100,000 over a period of two years. Closing date: 13 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications due by 11:59pm EST. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 23 Jun 16 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Young investigator awards,

Early-Career fellowships, Postdoctoral training fellowships Award amount max: USD 100,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.brightfocus.org/grants/types-grants Application form: http://brightfocus.smartsimple.us/s_Login.jsp Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Diagnostic Sciences; Neurology; Primary Care; Alzheimer's Disease & Senile Dementia Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 800 437 2423 Email: [email protected]

REIGEIST FELLOWSHIPS

VolkswagenStiftung – Volkswagen Foundation

Description: The VolkswagenStiftung invites applications for the Freigeist fellowships. These support young researchers wishing to carry out visionary, risk-taking research projects at the intersections between established fields of research. The funding provides grantees with a reliable five year timeline during which they are able to enjoy maximum freedom in their

early scientific career and develop an entirely independent research profile. Applications are welcome in all areas and from all nationalities. Applicants must have obtained their doctorate no more than five years ago and be integrated with a university or an extra-mural research institution in

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Germany at the beginning of the fellowship. Candidates must have previously completed a research project abroad and cannot apply to continue their research at the institution where they obtained their doctorate. Fellowships are available for five years and, depending on the field of research and experience of the candidate, are worth up to €1 million. A second funding period of three years’ worth up to €400,000 may be applied for at the end of the fourth year. Funding may be used for salaries, travel expenses and equipment. Fellows are expected to participate in teaching and academic self-administration. 10 to 15 fellowships are awarded per year. Closing date: 13 Oct 16 Deadline information: Deadlines on: 13 October 2016, 12 October 2017. Posted date: 16 Aug 16 Award type: Grants - undirected, Early-Career fellowships, Equipment and materials, Travel for research purposes, Young investigator awards Award amount max: €1,000,000 Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.volkswagenstiftung.de/nc/en/funding/persons-and-structures/freigeist-fellowships.html?tx_itaofundinginitiative_itaofundinginitiativekeydates[controller]=FundingInitiative&cHash=16f8133d244d06a981e3fe74623a2daf Application form: https://portal.volkswagenstiftung.de/vwsantrag/login.do?siteLanguage=en Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Any Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- VolkswagenStiftung Kastanienallee 35 30519 Hannover Fax: +49 511 8381 297 Tel: +49 511 8381 4297 Email: [email protected]

TEPHEN S CHANG AWARD

American Oil Chemists' Society

Description: The American Oil Chemists' Society invites nominations for the Stephen S Chang award. This recognizes a scientist or technologist who has made decisive accomplishments in research for the improvement or development of products related to lipids. The awardee may be recognized for either one major breakthrough, or by an accumulation of publications. The award consists of an honorarium and a jade sculpture.

Closing date: 14 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 18 May 11 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: -

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Website: http://www.aocs.org/Membership/content.cfm?ItemNumber=788 Application form: http://www.aocs.org/Applications/Forms/FormDisplay.cfm?FormID=5120 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ----------------------------------------------

Lipids; Food Science; Chemistry; Biological Sciences; Organic Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- AOCS 2710 S Boulder Urbana IL 61802-6996 Fax: +1 217 359 2344 Tel: +1 217 351 8091 Email: [email protected]

BRAHIM LEADERSHIP FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

Mo Ibrahim Foundation

Description:

The Mo Ibrahim Foundation invites applications for its leadership fellowship programme. This aims to identify and prepare African leaders by providing them with mentoring opportunities in key multilateral institutions. Fellowships enables candidates to work directly in the executive offices of the African Development Bank, the UN Economic Commission for Africa and the International Trade Centre. Professionals who are nationals of an African country and under the age of 40, or 45 for women with children, may apply. Applicants should have obtained a master’s degree and have seven to ten years of relevant work experience. Applicants must apply directly to the institution of interest. Closing date: 14 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 05 Sep 16

Award type: Mid-Career fellowships, Early-Career fellowships, Personal development Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.moibrahimfoundation.org/fellowships/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: All African Nations Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Economic Development; Emerging Economies Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Mo Ibrahim Foundation 3rd Floor North 35 Portman Square W1H 6LR London Email: [email protected]

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AXMI BAXI AWARD

Society for Reproductive Investigation

Description: The Society for Reproductive Investigation invites abstracts for the Laxmi Baxi award. This recognises abstracts submitted to the SRI annual meeting, in basic reproductive science and in translational reproductive science. Submissions are invited from PhD students in training and postdoctoral fellows within five years of their PhD.Awards are worth USD 1,000 each for travel. Closing date: 14 Oct 16 Deadline information: Abstracts due by 11.59pm CST. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 14 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Young investigator awards Award amount max: USD 1,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: USD 2,000

Website: http://www.sri-online.org/meetings-calendar/2017/program/sri-awards Application form: http://www.call4abstracts.com/sri/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Reproductive Medicine Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- SRI 555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823 Fax: +1 414 918 9888 Tel: +1 414 276 3349 Email: [email protected]

RI/PFIZER PRESIDENT’S PRESENTER’S AWARD

Society for Reproductive Investigation

Description: The Society for Reproductive Investigation invites abstracts for the Pfizer president’s presenter’s award. This recognises abstracts submitted for oral or poster presentation by individuals still in training. Submissions are invited from fellows and pre- and postdoctoral trainees. There are 25 awards that include a check each. Closing date: 14 Oct 16

Deadline information: Abstracts due by 11.59pm CST. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 14 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.sri-online.org/about-sri/sri-awards

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Application form: http://www.call4abstracts.com/sri/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Reproductive Medicine

Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- SRI 555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823 Fax: +1 414 918 9888 Tel: +1 414 276 3349 Email: [email protected]

UTHERFORD INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

Science and Technology Facilities Council

Description: The Science and Technology Facilities Council, through the Horizon 2020 Marie Sklodowska-Curie COFUND scheme, invites applications for the Rutherford international fellowship programme. This enables international postdoctoral researchers to work within STFC departments and facilities as well as the Diamond Light Source. These facilities include:

ISIS neutron and muon source;

DLS;

Central Laser Facility;

Particle physics;

RAL space;

Scientific Computing, Accelerator and Technology departments;

UK Astronomy Technology Centre. Fellows can be based at any of STFC’s research sites. Individual researchers with at least four years of research experience or a PhD who have not resided or carried out their main activity in the UK for more than 12 months in the previous three years are eligible to apply. This call of proposals will appoint up to 36 fellows over two years.

Closing date: 14 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications due by 11pm UK time. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 11 Jul 16 Award type: Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators, Access to laboratories, telescopes etc., Mid-Career fellowships Award budget total: - Website: http://www.stfc.ac.uk/funding/fellowships/rutherford-international-fellowship-programme/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Biotechnology; Physical Sciences and Engineering Contact details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

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REDERICK NAFTOLIN AWARD FOR MENTORSHIP

Society for Reproductive Investigation

Description: The Society for Reproductive Investigation invites nominations for the Frederick Naftolin award for mentorship. This recognises the contributions of a member of the society to training and career development of investigators in the field of reproductive and women's health. Closing date: 14 Oct 16 Deadline information: Nominations due by 11.59pm CST. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 14 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.sri-online.org/about-sri/sri-awards

Application form: http://www.call4abstracts.com/sri/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Reproductive Medicine; Women's Health Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- SRI 555 East Wells Street, Suite 1100 Milwaukee, WI 53202-3823 Fax:+1 414 918 9888 Tel: +1 414 276 3349 Email: [email protected]

RIEDRICH AND LIESELOTTE SOLMSEN POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

University of Wisconsin

Description: The University of Wisconsin invites applications for its Friedrich and Lieselotte Solmsen postdoctoral fellowships. The institute supports scholars from other universities working on literary and historical studies of the European classical, medieval, and renaissance periods up to about 1700. Applicants must have doctorates by the time of the application.The award carries office space and a stipend of $40,000 for the academic year. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Apr 09 Award type: Senior fellowships, Early-Career fellowships Award amount max: USD 40,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://irh.wisc.edu/fellowships.php?menu=4

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Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- History; Renaissance History; Latin & Classical Greek History; Latin & Classical Greek Literature; Medieval History; Renaissance Literature; Central European History; Latin & Classical Greek Languages; Medieval Literature; Classics

Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Institute of Research in the Humanities Bradley Memorial 1225 Linden Dr University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI 53706 Tel: +1 608 262 8151 Email: [email protected]

RUNO ROSSI PRIZE

American Astronomical Society

Description: The high energy astrophysics division of the American Astronomical Society invites nominations for the Bruno Rossi prize. This prize is awarded annually for a significant contribution to high energy astrophysics, with particular emphasis on recent, original work. The prize includes a cash award of US$1,500 and an opportunity to give the Rossi prize lecture at a meeting of the division. Nominations must be made by members of the division and they remain active for three years. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 14 Jun 12 Award type: Prizes Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.aas.org/head/rossi/rossi.prize.html Application form: http://www.aas.org/head/rossi/rossi.nomin.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Universe Sciences; Particle Physics; High Energy Astrophysics & Cosmic Rays; Physics Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- HEAD AAS 2000 Florida Avenue Washington, DC 20009 Tel: +1 202 328 2010 Email: [email protected]

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HORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS

Smithsonian Institution

Description: The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute invites applications for its short-term fellowships. These enable graduate students to carry out short-term research projects in the topic areas of the STRI research under the supervision of staff scientists. Smaller projects that are part of a larger thesis or dissertation are encouraged and exceptional exploratory projects or pilot studies with well-defined goals and methods may also be considered. Eligible candidates are graduate students. Occasionally awards are made to undergraduate students. Fellowships provide a stipend to cover living expenses, worth US$800 per month, a research allowance worth up to US$2,000 and round-trip coach airfare. Projects have a maximum duration of three months. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 Deadline information: Deadlines on: 15 October 2016, 15 January 2017, 15 April 2017, 15 July 2017, and repeated annually. Posted date: 06 Jan 16

Award type: Financial aid for postgraduate students, Travel for research purposes, Directed grants for individual investigators, Predoctoral fellowships, Thesis/Dissertation funding Award budget total: - Website: http://www.stri.org/english/education_fellowships/fellowships/index.php Application form: https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/solaahome.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Tropical Zones; Botany; Ecology; Zoology; Forestry Science (Silvology); Atmospheric Sciences Contact details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 507 212 8031 Email: [email protected]

MALL GRANTS FOR DOCTORAL RESEARCH IN SECOND OR FOREIGN LANGUAGE

ASSESSMENT

Educational Testing Service

Description: The Educational Testing Service's test of English as a foreign language board offers small grants for doctoral research in second or foreign language assessment. The purpose of this program is to support promising students working in the area of foreign/second

language assessment to facilitate the timely completion of their dissertations. Graduate students registered in doctoral programs with a specialization in second or foreign language assessment who have

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completed all course and examination requirements for the degree are eligible. Awards have a maximum value of approximately $2,000. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 Deadline information: Deadlines on: 15 October 2016, 15 February 2017, and repeated annually. Posted date: 19 Jul 11 Award type: Predoctoral fellowships Award amount max: USD 2,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: USD 20,000 Website: http://www.ets.org/toefl/grants/doctoral_research_grant_second_language Application form: http://www.ets.org/Media/Tests/TOEFL/pdf/grants_awards_app.pdf

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- English as a Second Language; Education; Linguistics; Educational Evaluation & Assessment; Foreign Languages Education Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- ETS TOEFL Grants and Awards Program MS 50-L PO Box 6155 Princeton, NJ 08541 Tel: +1 609 683 2310 Email: [email protected]

ARLAN D MILLS AWARD

IEEE

Description: The IEEE Computer Society invites nominations for the Harlan D Mills award. This recognises researchers and practitioners who have demonstrated long-standing, sustained and meaningful contributions to the theory and practice of the information sciences, focusing on contributions to the practice of software engineering through the application of sound theory. Each award nomination requires a minimum of three endorsements. The award is worth US$3,000. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 Nov 15 Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 3,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://awards.computer.org/ana/award/viewAwards.action Application form: http://awards.computer.org/ana/nomination/create.action;jsessionid=394bb9734c3c1be8575ef830bd9c?award.id=20 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Acoustics; Software Engineering

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Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- IEEE Computer Society 2001 L St., NW Suite 700

Washington, DC 20036-4910 Email: [email protected]

ARRY H GOODE MEMORIAL AWARD

IEEE

Description: The IEEE Computer Society invites nominations for the Harry H Goode memorial award. This recognises achievements in the information processing field, such as a single contribution of theory, design, or technique of outstanding significance, or the accumulation of important contributions on theory or practice over an extended time period. Each nomination requires a minimum of three endorsements. The award is worth US$2,000. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 Nov 15 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 2,000 Award budget total: - Website: http://awards.computer.org/ana/award/viewAwards.action

Application form: http://awards.computer.org/ana/nomination/create.action?award.id=17 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Information & Coding Theory; Computer Science & Informatics Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- IEEE Computer Society 2001 L St., NW Suite 700 Washington DC 20036-4910 Email: [email protected]

WALLACE MCDOWELL AWARD

IEEE

Description: The IEEE Computer Society invites nominations for the W Wallace McDowell award. This recognises outstanding recent

theoretical, design, educational, practical, or other similar innovative contributions that fall within the scope of Computer Society interest.

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Each award nomination requires a minimum of three endorsements. The award is worth US$2,000. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 Nov 15 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 2,000 Award budget total: - Website: http://awards.computer.org/ana/award/viewAwards.action Application form: http://awards.computer.org/ana/nomination/create.action?award.id=23

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Computer Science & Informatics Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- IEEE Computer Society 2001 L St., NW Suite 700 Washington DC 20036-4910 Email: [email protected]

ELLOWSHIPS FOR NON-MEMBER STATE THEORETICAL PHYSICISTS

CERN (European Organisation for Nuclear Research)

Description: CERN invites applications for its fellowships for non-member state theoretical physicists. These enable young theoretical physicists from non-member states to work in a research group at CERN. Applicants must hold a PhD or be about to finish their thesis, and have a maximum of 10 years research experience. Fellowships are granted for two years and can exceptionally be extended for a third year. Two fellowships are awarded each year. Stipends are calculated individually. Additional funding covers health insurance, travel expenses and may include an installation grant, family and child allowance. Ref: AFC-2017-NMSTH/FELL. Closing date: 15 Oct 16

Deadline information: Applications due by 11.59pm CET. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 03 Mar 16 Award type: Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators, Travel for research purposes Award budget total: - Website: http://jobs.web.cern.ch/job/11815 Application form: https://ert.cern.ch/browse_www/wd_portal_cand.form?p_web_site_id=1&p_web_page_id=11815 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Angola, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Botswana, Belarus, Canada, Congo, the Democratic Republic of

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the, Central African Republic, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cyprus, Djibouti, Algeria, Estonia, Egypt, Western Sahara, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia, Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Croatia, Ireland, Iceland, Kenya, Comoros, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Liberia, Lesotho, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Libya, Morocco, Monaco, Moldova, Republic of, Madagascar, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of, Mali, Mauritania, Malta, Mauritius, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, New Zealand, Réunion, Russian Federation, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sudan, Slovenia, Sierra Leone, San Marino, Senegal, Somalia, Sao Tome and Principe, Swaziland, Chad, Togo,

Tunisia, Turkey, Tanzania, United Republic of, Ukraine, Uganda, United States, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, NAFTA Nations (US, Canada, Mexico), All Asian nations, All South American nations Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Theoretical Physics Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Recruitment Service HR Department CERN 1211 Geneva 23 Fax: +41 22 766 2662

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ECHNICAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

IEEE

Description: The IEEE invites nominations for its technical achievement award. This recognises outstanding and innovative contributions to the fields of computer and information science and engineering, or computer technology. Contributions should have been made no more than 15 years previously. The prize includes an honorarium of US$2,000, and requires at least two endorsements. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 Nov 15 Award type: Innovation grants, Prizes Award amount max: USD 2,000 Website: http://awards.computer.org/ana/award/viewAwards.action

Application form: http://awards.computer.org/ana/nomination/create.action?award.id=22 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Computer Science & Informatics Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- IEEE Computer Society 2001 L St., NW Suite 700 Washington DC 20036-4910 Email: [email protected]

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ASUO SAKAKIBARA PRIZE

American Studies Association

Description: The American Studies Association invites applications for the Yasuo Sakakibara prize. This recognises an international scholar for a paper on American history, culture or society. Scholars or practitioners whose institutional affiliation is outside the US and who have had papers accepted for the 2016 annual conference may apply. Applicants must be members of the association or an affiliated international American studies association. The prize is worth USD 500. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 12 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 500 Award budget total: - Website: http://www.theasa.net/prizes_and_grants/awards_and_prizes/

Application form: http://www.theasa.net/submit_pdf/sakakibara_prize_applications/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Canada, Mexico, All African Nations, All European Nations, All Asian nations, All South American nations, All Oceanian nations, Caribbean, Central America Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- American Literature; North American Studies; American History Contact Details ----------------------------------------------

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ESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education

Description: The Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education invites applicants for its research fellowship program. These fellowships support surgeons and surgical trainees who have not yet completed cardiothoracic surgical training and wish to acquire investigational skills. The fellowships offer up to two years of support at $30,000 per year. Requests for support for a single laboratory year are

discouraged unless this represents the second of two consecutive research years. Any general surgical trainee who intends to pursue a career in investigative thoracic surgery, thoracic surgical trainees whose program director indicates that the applicant will be allowed not less than 80 percent protected time for research, or thoracic surgeons who have completed their training but wish to acquire an investigative education with a specified mentor are eligible.

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Closing date: 15 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. Deadline time: 11.59pm EST. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 23 May 11 Award type: Early-Career fellowships Award amount max: USD 60,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.tsfre.org/Awards/Fellowships.html Application form: http://awards.tsfre.org/index.cgi?awID=18

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Physiology; Clinical Medicine; General Surgery; Cardiology; Human Biological Sciences; Diagnostic Sciences Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education 900 Cummings Center Suite 221-U Beverly, MA 01915 Fax: +1 978 927 8330 Tel: +1 978 524 8890

AROL AND ERIC MEYERS DOCTORAL DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP

American Schools of Oriental Research

Description: The WF Albright Institute of Archaeological Research of the American Schools of Oriental Research invites applications for the Carol and Eric Meyers doctoral dissertation fellowship. This supports doctoral students conducting near eastern studies, from prehistory through the early Islamic period. Topics dealing with society at the household level are encouraged. Students at the doctoral level of all nationalities may apply. The fellowship is worth USD 3,000 for one month. This includes USD 1,200 for room and half-board at the institute. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 27 Jul 16 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Predoctoral fellowships Award amount max: USD 3,000

Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.aiar.org/available-fellowships/ Application form: http://www.aiar.org/wp-content/themes/aiar/pdf/AIARSampleOnlineFellowshipsApplicationForm.pdf Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Ancient Literature; Middle Eastern Studies; Archaeology of the Middle East & the Levant; Islamic Studies; Archaeology of Mediterranean & Classical Archaeology Contact Details ----------------------------------------------

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SSLS PRIZE FOR LUMBAR SPINE RESEARCH

International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine

Description: The International Society for the Study of the Lumbar Spine invites applications for its ISSLS prize for lumbar spine research. This aims to encourage lumbar spine research. Prizes will be awarded competitively on the basis of scientific merit in one or more of the following areas:

clinical studies;

bioengineering studies;

studies in other basic science areas. Papers submitted for the contest must contain original material, and may not have been previously published or submitted for publication. Winners will be expected to attend the ISSLS meeting to present their work and receive the award. Three prizes worth US$15,000 each are available. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 25 Feb 14 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 15,000 Award amount min: -

Award budget total: USD 45,000 Website: http://www.issls.org/fellowship-awards/the-issls-prize-for-lumbar-spine-research/ Application form: http://www.issls.org/wp-content/themes/isslsweb/issls_pdf/issls%20prize%20form.pdf Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Counselling & Talking Therapies; Traumatology, Accidents & Injury; Neurosurgery; Allied Health Professions; Clinical Medicine; Osteoporosis & Other Bone Diseases; Orthopaedic Surgery Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- ISSLS Sahlgrenska Academy PO Box 426 405 30 Gothenburg Tel: +46 31 786 4436 Email: [email protected]

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ISLAK FELLOWSHIPS IN AMERICAN STUDIES

Library of Congress

Description: The Library of Congress’ Kluge Center invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowship for advanced research based on the Kislak collection. The programme supports research projects in the disciplines of archaeology, history, cartography, epigraphy, linguistics, ethno-history, ethnography, bibliography and sociology, with particular emphasis on Florida, the circum-Caribbean region and Mesoamerica. Applicants may be of any nationality and must possess a PhD degree, or an equivalent terminal degree.The fellowship is for a period of up to eight months, at a stipend of US$4,200 per month, for residential research at the Library of Congress. Applications must be submitted in English. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 25 Jul 14 Award type: Early-Career fellowships, Senior fellowships, Access to libraries Award amount max: USD 33,600 Award budget total: - Website: http://www.loc.gov/loc/kluge/fellowships/kislak.html Application form: http://www.loc.gov/loc/kluge/fellowships/pdf/2013-kislak-application.pdf

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Folklore & Mythology; Cultural History; Computer Science & Informatics; Ethnography & Ethnology; American Literature; Cultural Heritage; North American Studies; Creole Languages; Libraries & Information Science; Military History; Studies in Religious Traditions; Manuscripts & Books; Social & Cultural Geography; Archaeology; Linguistics; Colonial History; Social Work & Social Policy; Theology; Geography; Cultural Studies; History; Spanish Language; Portuguese Language; Art & Design: History, Practice & Theory; American History; Sociology; Anthropology; Theology & Religious Studies; Records & Document Management; Cartography; Multicultural & Cross-Cultural Studies; History of Human Society; Politics & Economics of Latin America & the Caribbean; Latin American & Caribbean Studies; Oral History Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Kislak Fellowship in American Studies Library of Congress, LJ-120 101 Independence Ave, SE Washington, DC 20540-4860 Fax: +1 202 707 3302 Tel: +1 202 707 3595 Email: [email protected]

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SCRS INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP

American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons

Description: The International Council of Coloproctology at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons invites applications for its ASCRS international fellowship. The purpose is to provide a surgeon, residing outside of the US and Canada, who has demonstrated a strong interest in colon and rectal disease and who demonstrates potential for achieving a leadership position in colon and rectal surgery with an opportunity to visit clinical, teaching, and research activities in North America and to attend and participate in the society's annual meeting. Applicants must have completed training at least in general surgery, preferably colorectal surgery or have some colorectal expertise already in hand. Applicants must also have a minimum of two years specialty colorectal practice experience to gain maximally from the visit and have sufficient experience to share with others. The fellowship is worth $6,000 for a period of four weeks and includes complimentary registration to the meeting. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 24 Mar 11 Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Travel for research purposes, Early-Career fellowships, Senior fellowships

Award amount max: USD 6,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.fascrs.org/aboutus/international_iccp/scholarships/international_fellowship/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Mexico, All African Nations, All European Nations, All Asian nations, All South American nations, All Oceanian nations, Caribbean Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Bowel Diseases; Physiology; Clinical Medicine; Human Biological Sciences; Colorectal, Pancreatic & Stomach Cancers; Internal Medicine; Diagnostic Sciences Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- ASCRS International Fellowship American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons 85 West Algonquin Road, Suite 550 Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Fax: +1 847 290 9184 Tel: +1 847 290 9203 Email: [email protected]

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ESIDENTAL FELLOWSHIPS

University of Notre Dame

Description: The Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study invites applications for its residential fellowships. These support research addressing ultimate questions at the intersection of the arts, engineering, humanities, law, and social sciences, especially those which transcend disciplinary boundaries. The institute welcomes applications from faculty, scholars, public intellectuals, fellows from other institutes, and professional researchers in all disciplines with projects that are creative, innovative, or align with the intellectual orientation of NDIAS. Scholars from other institutions, researchers at national laboratories, fellows from other institutes, as well as faculty from Notre Dame may apply and there are no citizenship requirements for fellowships. Fellowships are available for a period ranging from three weeks to one full academic year. Grants are worth up to US$60,000 per academic year pro-rata and include research expenditures of up to US$1,000, a private office in the institute, a computer and printer, access to university libraries and other facilities, and twice-weekly institute seminars.

Closing date: 15 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications are due by 11.59pm EDT. Posted date: 17 Jun 16 Award type: Predoctoral fellowships, Early-Career fellowships, Senior fellowships, Grants - undirected, Equipment and materials, Access to libraries, Mid-Career fellowships Award amount max: USD 60,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://ndias.nd.edu/fellowships/residential/ Application form: http://ndias.nd.edu/fellowships/residential/online-application/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Any

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RADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS

University of Notre Dame

Description: The Notre Dame Institute for Advanced Study invites applications for its graduate students fellowships. These support research addressing ultimate questions at the

intersection of the arts, engineering, humanities, law, natural and social sciences, especially those which transcend disciplinary boundaries.

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Applicants must be advanced graduate students in any discipline. There are no citizenship requirements. Grants are worth up to US$25,000 and include research expenditures of up to US$1,000, office facilities in the institute, a computer and printer, access to university libraries and other facilities, and twice-weekly institute seminars and events. Fellowships are available for a period of one full academic year. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 Deadline information: Submissions are due by 11.59pm EDT. Posted date: 01 Jul 16 Award type: Predoctoral fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators, Access to libraries, Equipment and materials Award amount max: USD 25,000 Award amount min: -

Award budget total: - Website: http://ndias.nd.edu/fellowships/graduate-student/ Application form: http://ndias.nd.edu/fellowships/graduate-student/online-application/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Arts and Humanities; Law; Social Sciences; Engineering; Physical Sciences Contact details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

ATTERY DIVISION RESEARCH AWARD

Electrochemical Society

Description: The Electrochemical Society invites applications for the battery division research award. The purpose of the award is to encourage excellence in battery and fuel cell research. The award recognises outstanding contributions to the science of primary and secondary cells and batteries and fuel cells. Although this award is not limited to any particular age group, its primary purpose is to develop interest in battery and fuel cell science among younger electrochemists. Applicants must be members of the society. Factors such as the length of membership, number of publications, sex, age, colour, race, political affiliation or nationality shall not be considered. The award comprises a prize of US$2,000 and free division membership. If the award is

made jointly to two or more co-authors, each co-author shall receive the prize in full. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 20 Nov 13 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.electrochem.org/battery-division-research-award Eligibility profile ----------------------------------------------

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Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Solar Power & Photovoltaics; Chemical Engineering; Electrochemistry; Electrical & Electronic Engineering; Electrolytic Cells;

Chemistry; Energy Storage - Batteries & Grid; Fuel Cells Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 609 737 1902

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OSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Leibniz-Institut für Europäische Geschichte – Leibniz Institute of European History

Description: The Leibniz Institute of European History invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowships. These enable young researchers to conduct a new research project after finishing their dissertation into the religious, political, social or cultural history of Europe between about 1450 and about 1970 at the Leibniz Institute in Mainz, Germany. Candidates may be of any nationality and must hold a PhD that is not dating back more than three years and the defence of the dissertation must have been successfully completed by the application deadline. Fellows must have a sufficient command of German so they can participate in discussions at the institute. The fellowships last between six and 12 months and include a monthly stipend of €1,800. Additional family allowance may be available. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 23 Feb 16 Award type: Travel for research purposes, Early-Career fellowships, Access to libraries,

Young investigator awards, Directed grants for individual investigators Award budget total: - Website: http://www.ieg-mainz.de/en/studentships/promotion/postdoctoral-fellowships Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Modern History; Eastern European History; Scandinavian History; Russian History; British & Irish History; Colonial History; Modern Greek History; Cultural History; Spanish History; Dutch History; Finnish History; French History; Renaissance History; German History; Portuguese History; Early Modern History; History of Religions; Studies in Religious Traditions; Italian History; History of Ideas; Political History; Central European History

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OMPUTER SOCIETY/SOFTWARE ENGINEERING INSTITUTE WATTS S HUMPHREY

AWARD

IEEE

Description: The IEEE invites applications for the Computer Society and Software Engineering Institute’s Watts S Humphrey Award. This non-competitive annual award recognises software process achievement. Award recipients make one or more presentations at appropriate practitioner and researcher community events. They also produce an SEI technical report. SEI pays the award recipient an honorarium of US$1,500 to partially offset the expense of preparing their presentation and report. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 02 Dec 15 Award type: Prizes, Publish, edit, translate, disseminate Award amount max: USD 1,500 Award amount min: -

Award budget total: - Website: http://awards.computer.org/ana/award/viewAwards.action Application form: http://awards.computer.org/ana/nomination/create.action?award.id=21 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Software Engineering Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

EYMOUR GITIN DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIP

American Schools of Oriental Research

Description: The WF Albright Institute of Archaeological Research of the American Schools of Oriental Research invites applications for the Seymour Gitin distinguished professorship. This supports internationally recognised scholars in Near Eastern studies from prehistory through the early Islamic period. The award is worth USD 40,000 over eight months or USD 20,000 for four months. Of

this, USD 1,200 per month is for room and half-board at the Institute. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 27 Jul 16 Award type: Senior fellowships Award amount max: USD 40,000 Award amount min: USD 20,000 Award budget total: -

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Website: http://www.aiar.org/available-fellowships/ Application form: http://www.aiar.org/wp-content/themes/aiar/pdf/AIARSampleOnlineFellowshipsApplicationForm.pdf Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Ancient Literature; Islamic Studies; Eastern Religious Traditions; Archaeology of the

Middle East & the Levant; Middle Eastern Studies Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Department of Art and Art History Providence College Providence, RI 02918 Fax: +1 401 865 1789 Tel: +1 401 865 2410 Email: [email protected]

EW HORIZONS IN PHYSICS PRIZE

Fundamental Physics Prize Foundation

Description: The Fundamental Physics Prize Foundation invites nominations for its new horizons in physics prize. This recognises achievements by junior researchers in the field of fundamental physics, with special attention to recent developments. There are no age restrictions, the prizes can be received more than once, and nominations may be shared by a number of people. All submissions must be completed by a third party. Up to three winners, each of whom will receive US$100,000, will be chosen. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 09 Sep 13 Award type: Prizes, Young investigator awards

Award amount max: USD 100,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: https://breakthroughprize.org/?controller=Page&action=prizes&p=1 Application form: http://fundamentalphysicsprize.org/nominations Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Physics Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

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ARLY CAREER AWARD FOR PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT WITH SCIENCE

American Association for the Advancement of Science

Description:

The American Association for the

Advancement of Science invites applications

for its early career award for public

engagement with science. This recognises

early career scientists and engineers who

demonstrate a contribution to public

engagement with science activities.

Nominees must be early career scientists or

engineers in academia, government or

industry who actively conduct research in any

scientific discipline including social sciences

and medicine. Groups and institutions are not

eligible. Early career is defined as an

individual who has been in their current field

for less than seven years. Postdoctoral

students are eligible. The winner receives

US$5,000, complimentary registration to the

association’s annual meeting and

reimbursement of reasonable hotel and travel

expenses to attend the meeting.

Closing date: 15 Oct 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect.

Nominations due by 12 midnight. This call

is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 26 Feb 15

Award type: Prizes, Young investigator

awards, Travel to conferences, meetings etc.

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1200 New York Avenue NW

Washington DC 20005

Tel: +1 202 326 6656

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AYLOR L BOOTH EDUCATION AWARD

IEEE

Description:

IEEE invites nominations for the Taylor L

Booth education award. This recognises an

outstanding record in computer science and

engineering education. Each nominee must

meet two of the following criteria:

achieving recognition as a teacher of

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writing an influential text;

leading, inspiring or providing

significant education content during

the creation of a curriculum in the

field;

inspiring others to a career in

computer science and engineering

education.

Each nominee requires two endorsements.

The award is worth US$5,000.

Closing date: 15 Oct 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 26 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 5,000

Award budget total: -

Website:

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Awards.action

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ICHARD E MERWIN DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

IEEE

Description:

The IEEE Computer Society invites

nominations for the Richard E Merwin

distinguished service award. This recognises

outstanding service to the IT profession

including, significant service to the computer

society or its predecessor organisations. Each

nomination requires a minimum of three

endorsements. The award is worth US$5,000

and includes a bronze medal.

Closing date: 15 Oct 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 27 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 5,000

Award budget total: -

Website:

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Awards.action

Application form:

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2001 L St., NW Suite 700

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ARCIA AND ODED BOROWSKI RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

American Schools of Oriental Research

Description: The WF Albright Institute of Archaeological Research of the American Schools of Oriental Research invites applications for the Marcia and Oded Borowski research fellowship. This supports researchers of all nationalities in conducting near eastern studies from prehistory through the early Islamic period. Doctoral, postdoctoral and senior scholars may apply. The fellowship is worth USD 3,000 for one month. This includes USD 1,200 for room and half-board at the intitute. Closing date: 15 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 27 Jul 16 Award type: Senior fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators, Early-Career fellowships Award amount max: USD 3,000 Award budget total: - Website: http://www.aiar.org/available-fellowships/

Application form: http://www.aiar.org/wp-content/themes/aiar/pdf/AIARSampleOnlineFellowshipsApplicationForm.pdf Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Eastern Religious Traditions; Middle Eastern Studies; Archaeology of the Middle East & the Levant; Islamic Studies; Archaeology of Mediterranean & Classical Archaeology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Department of Art and Art History Providence College Providence, RI 02918 Fax: +1 919 865 1789 Tel: +1 919 865 2410 Email: [email protected]

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ELLOWSHIPS

Center for Hellenic Studies

Description:

The Center for Hellenic Studies invites applications for its fellowships in ancient Greek studies. These aim to encourage and support research of the highest quality on various aspects of ancient Greece or Hellenism and to develop and support a network of researchers. Appropriate fields of research include area and ethnic studies, anthropology, archaeology, art history, education, history, literary criticism, the natural and physical sciences, philology, philosophy, political science, religious studies and sociology. The following projects are particularly encouraged:

collaborative and interdisciplinary projects;

projects using and developing information technologies;

projects taking advantage of the collections’ printed and digital resources.

Applicants must be at least 21 years old. The fellowship includes financial support up to USD 18,000, free housing for up to 16 weeks, health insurance and travel support. Closing date: 16 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications due by 12 midnight EST; recommendation letters

due by 23 October. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 14 Sep 16 Award type: Travel for research purposes, Early-Career fellowships Award amount max: USD 18,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://chs.harvard.edu/CHS/article/display/5400?menuId=22 Application form: http://wp.chs.harvard.edu/chs-forms/fellowship-application-hellenic-studies/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Classics Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Center for Hellenic Studies 3100 Whitehaven Street NW Washington, DC 20008 Tel: +1 202 745 4400 Email: [email protected]

ACK FOWLER - UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN AWARD

European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology

Description: The European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology invites abstracts for the Jack Fowler

- University of Wisconsin award. This recognises the best abstract submitted by a

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junior working in the field of radiobiology, radiation physics, radiation oncology or radiation technology. In even years the award is given to a radiation oncologist or radiobiologist at the ESTRO Congress. In uneven years the award is given to a physicist or radiation technologist at the ESTRO Forum. Each candidate should be an ESTRO member under the age of 36. Female applicants who have had to interrupt their research for pregnancy or maternity reasons may be up to 40 years of age. The prize is worth €1,000. Closing date: 16 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated every 2 years. Posted date: 24 Aug 15 Award type: Prizes, Young investigator awards Award amount max: €1,000 Award amount min: -

Award budget total: €1,000 Website: http://www.estro.org/about/awards/university-award Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Radiation Sources & Isotopes; Radiation, Health Effects; Radiation & Matter; Radiotherapy Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- ESTRO Avenue E. Mounierlaan 83 1200 Brussels Fax: +32 2 775 9340 Tel: +32 2 779 5494 Email: [email protected]

HESIS AWARDS

Network for Studies on Pensions, Ageing and Retirement

Description: The Network for Studies on Pensions, Aging and Retirement (Netspar) invites nominations for its thesis awards. These recognise theses at bachelor’s, master’s or research master’s level, and a dissertation at PhD level, on a topic related to ageing and retirement financing. Students enrolled in any of the educational programmes offered by universities worldwide may apply. The thesis or dissertation must be defended between 15 September 2014 and 15 October 2016. Four awards of €3,000 each are available.

Closing date: 16 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 27 Jun 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: €3,000 Website: http://www.netspar.nl/education_thesis_awards.htm Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

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Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Welfare Economics; Geriatrics & Gerontology; Labour Economics; Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care; Savings & Investments

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EORGE E BURCH FELLOWSHIP IN THEORETIC MEDICINE AND AFFILIATED

THEORETIC SCIENCE

Smithsonian Institution

Description: The Smithsonian Institution invites nominations for the George E Burch fellowship in theoretic medicine and affiliated theoretic science. This supports a postdoctoral scholar with in-residence work on a medicine-related project. The fellow may work in any discipline, but the creative effort should be related to at least one of the following areas:

medicine;

biology;

physics;

chemistry;

fields in the social science and humanities that apply to health and medicine.

Postdoctoral scholars whose interests lie within the areas listed above may be nominated. The recipient must be in residence at the Smithsonian Institution. Nominations are accepted from members of the Smithsonian research staff. The fellowship is worth USD 60,000, plus allowances for research, travel relocation and health insurance which may vary. Closing date: 17 Oct 16

Deadline information: Nominations due by 17 October; full applications due by 1 December 2016. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 09 Sep 16 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Early-Career fellowships, Senior fellowships, Mid-Career fellowships, Travel for research purposes Award amount max: - Award amount min: USD 60,000 Website: http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-opportunities/george-e-burch-fellowship/ Application form: https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Medicine & Health Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

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ARL BECK AWARD

International Studies Association

Description: The International Studies Association invites nominations for the Carl Beck award. This recognises a graduate student for their paper in the field of international studies. Papers that deal with traditional concerns in new and interesting ways or with emergent international conditions and problems are particularly encouraged. Applicants must be current members of the association and the paper must be authored by a graduate student who has not received their PhD as of the date of the paper presentation. Papers that have been previously published or submitted for publication are ineligible, as are jointly-authored papers. The prize is worth USD 500. Closing date: 20 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 27 Jul 16

Award type: Prizes, Student awards Award amount max: USD 500 Website: http://www.isanet.org/Programs/Awards/Carl-Beck Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- International Relations & Diplomacy; Politics & International Studies; Cultural Studies; Peace & Disarmament Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

UNIOR RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund

Description: The Kay Kendall Leukaemia Fund invites applications for its junior research fellowships. These support individuals wanting to pursue research into haematological malignancies. Non-medical scientists who will usually have one to four years postdoctoral experience and are intending to work either at a recognised UK research institution or seeking a travel fellowship for relevant work abroad may apply for a scientific fellowship. Clinicians

seeking funding for a PhD in the field of leukaemia research, usually at a UK centre, may apply for a clinical research fellowship. Applications will be considered on any aspect of the study of leukaemia interpreted in its broadest sense, including:

molecular biology and biochemistry;

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epidemiology;

diagnostic and therapeutic strategies, including gene transfer.

Applicants may be of any nationality but should hold a recognised higher degree, such as a PhD, MRCP, MRCPath or equivalent. Fellowships are to be undertaken on a full-time basis in a recognised university, hospital or other equivalent institution. Fellowships generally cover a period of three years with the possibility of an extension for up to one year. Fellows will be remunerated at a level determined by the host institution, which level may not exceed the top of the lecturer grade. The fund will allocate up to £17,000 to contribute to the cost of laboratory consumables and a further £1,000 to cover the costs of travel to meetings. Closing date: 21 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 27 May 16 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Early-Career fellowships, Equipment and materials, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award budget total: - Website: http://www.kklf.org.uk/junior.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Immunology; Gene Therapy; Haematology; Leukaemia & Other Blood Cancers; Epidemiology; Cancer Cell Biology; Virology; Diagnostic Sciences; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

OSEWISE RADIOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR COMPETITION

Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy

Description: The Irish Institute of Radiography and Radiation Therapy, on behalf of International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists and Philips, invites applications for the DoseWise radiographer of the year competition. This recognises dose management practice in radiography. Practising radiographers from an International Society of Radiographers and Radiological Technologists member country or who are associate members of the society. The award is worth €5,000 and covers

accommodation, airfare and entry to the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America to be held in Chicago from 27 November to 2 December 2016. Closing date: 21 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications due by 5pm. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 17 Aug 16 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Directed grants for individual investigators Award amount max: €5,000 Award amount min: -

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Award budget total: - Website: http://www.usa.philips.com/healthcare/resources/landing/radiographer-of-the-year-contest.html?cqwergvrt Application form: http://www.2.forms.healthcare.philips.com/LP=690 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Argentina, Australia, Barbados, Bangladesh, Belgium, Burkina Faso, Benin, Brazil, Botswana, Canada, Congo, the Democratic Republic of the, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Serbia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Ethiopia, Finland, Fiji, France, Gabon, United Kingdom, Ghana, Gambia, Greece, Guyana, Hong Kong, Croatia, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, India, Iceland, Italy,

Jamaica, Japan, Kenya, Korea, Republic of, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Latvia, Morocco, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of, Macao, Malta, Mexico, Malaysia, Namibia, Nigeria, Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Seychelles, Sweden, Singapore, Slovenia, Senegal, El Salvador, Togo, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Trinidad and Tobago, Taiwan, Tanzania, United Republic of, Ukraine, Uganda, United States, Vietnam, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Radiology & Medical Imaging; Radiography Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: isrrt.yule.btinternet.com

EAN MONNET POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

European University Institute

Description: The European University Institute and the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies invite applications for the Jean Monnet postdoctoral fellowships. These enable post-docs, tenure track academics and other scholars taking a sabbatical to spend a year as fellows at the Robert Schuman Centre in Florence. The three main research themes of the centres are:

integration, governance and democracy;

regulating markets and governing money;

21st century world politics and Europe.

Fellows are expected to participate in the research activities of the centre. The research conducted during the fellowship should lead to a publication. Fellows must live in Florence for the duration of their fellowship. The fellowships are open to candidates who have obtained their doctorate more than five years prior to the start of the fellowship on 1 September. Candidates of any nationality may apply. Each fellowship includes a monthly stipend of €2,500, travel reimbursement up to €1,200 and family allowances if needed. Fellowships are tenable for one year and may be renewed for one further year. Closing date: 25 Oct 16

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Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 04 Jul 16 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Early-Career fellowships, Travel for research purposes Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.eui.eu/ServicesAndAdmin/AcademicService/Fellowships/JeanMonnetFellowships/Index.aspx Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- European Economic Integration; Democracy & Participation; Financial Regulation; Government & Governance Studies; Comparative Government & Politics; European Union, Policy & Politics Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Academic Service Eropean University Institute Via dei Roccettini 9 50014 San Domenico di Fiesole Fax: +39 055 4685 377 Tel: +39 055 4685 444 Email: [email protected]

AX WEBER FELLOWSHIPS

European University Institute

Description: The European University Institute invites applications for the Max Weber fellowships. These enable early career scholars in political sciences, law, economics and humanities to spend time in one of the research centres of European University Institute in Florence. Fellowships are offered at the following departments:

one-year fellowships at the Departments of History and Civilisation and Law;

one and two-year fellowships at the Department of Political and Social Sciences or the Robert Schuman Centre;

two and three-year fellowships at the Department of Economics.

Scholars of any nationality within five years of the completion of their PhD may apply.

Fellows are expected to participate actively in the research activities of the centre and live in Florence for the duration of the fellowship. Each fellowship includes a monthly stipend of €2,000, travel reimbursement up to €1,200 and family allowances if needed. Closing date: 25 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 04 Jul 16 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Early-Career fellowships, Travel for research purposes Award budget total: - Website: http://www.eui.eu/ServicesAndAdmin/AcademicService/Fellowships/MaxWeberFellowships/Apply.aspx

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Application form: http://apply.eui.eu/osiris_application_euiprd/Welkom.do Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- European Union, Policy & Politics; Social Sciences; Energy Planning & Policy; History; Political Science; Law

Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- EUI Academic Service Via dei Roccettini 9 50014 San Domenico di Fiesole Tel: +39 055 4685 377 Email: [email protected]

NTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

American Academy of Neurology

Description: The American Academy of Neurology invites nominations for its international scholarship award. This enables international candidates to attend and participate in the AAN annual meeting. Eligible candidates should be under 36 years of age and citizens or residents of a nation outside the US and Canada. They should have completed an approved neurology speciality training programme, and hold a fellowship or be a junior faculty member, or equivalent, in a neurology department in their country of residence. Candidates who have attended previous AAN annual meetings will be given preference. Up to 13 scholarships are available. The award includes up to US$2,500 for travel, accommodation and meal expenses, while the fees for meeting registration, selected educational courses and certain scientific programmes will be waived. Closing date: 26 Oct 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. Applicants should submit an abstract by 11.59pm, through the official AAN abstract submission site, while a copy must be included in the award application. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 01 Oct 15 Award type: Prizes, Young investigator awards, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award budget total: - Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=33 Application form: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/index.cfm?fuseaction=awards.login&id=33&award=awards.apply Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Worldwide except USA & Canada

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Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 612 928 6158 Email: [email protected]

OHN DYSTEL PRIZE FOR MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RESEARCH

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Description: The National Multiple Sclerosis Society and the American Academy of Neurology invite nominations for the John Dystel prize for multiple sclerosis research. This recognises outstanding contributions to research in the understanding, treatment or prevention of MS. The prize is intended to acknowledge significant and exciting work which has influenced the way we think about MS. Investigators who are actively engaged in fundamental or clinical research related to MS are eligible for nomination. The prize includes USD 15,000, complimentary registration, travel and two days’ meals and accommodation for the annual meeting, where the recipient will present a 20-minute lecture. Closing date: 26 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 24 Aug 16

Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Prizes Award budget total: - Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=4 Application form: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/index.cfm?fuseaction=awards.login&id=4&award=awards.apply Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Multiple Sclerosis Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

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OTAMKIN PRIZE FOR RESEARCH IN PICK'S, ALZHEIMER'S AND RELATED

DISEASES

American Academy of Neurology

Description: The American Academy of Neurology and the American Brain Foundation, with funding from the Potamkin family, invite nominations for the Potamkin prize for research in Pick's, Alzheimer's and related diseases. This recognises major contributions to the understanding of the causes, prevention, treatment, and cure for Pick’s, Alzheimer’s, and related diseases. Candidates may be working in any of the following biological disciplines: neurology, neuropathology, biochemistry, molecular biology, molecular genetics, chemistry, pharmacology, immunology, physiology, or cell biology. The prize is worth US$100,000. Closing date: 28 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 01 Oct 15

Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 100,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=13 Application form: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/index.cfm?fuseaction=awards.login&id=13&award=awards.apply Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Neurology; Alzheimer's Disease & Senile Dementia Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

ORMAN GESCHWIND PRIZE IN BEHAVIOURAL NEUROLOGY

American Academy of Neurology

Description: The American Academy of Neurology invites nominations for the Norman Geschwind prize in behavioural neurology. This honours an individual for outstanding research in the field of behavioural neurology. Research may address geriatric neurology, cognitive neurology, neuropsychology,

neuropsychiatry, clinical cognitive neuroscience, cognitive neuroscience or other fields deemed within the scope of behavioural neurology by the review subcommittee. Candidates must have completed the most recent training programme no more than 10

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years prior to submission and be of no higher academic rank than assistant professor. Holders of MD, PhD or equivalent degrees are eligible. The award includes US$1,000, plus US$100 per day across the two-day meeting. The recipient will give a presentation on a topic of their choice at the meeting. Closing date: 28 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 01 Oct 15 Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Prizes Award amount max: USD 1,200 Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=12

Application form: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/index.cfm?fuseaction=awards.login&id=12&award=awards.apply Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Behavioural Medicine; Neurology; Neuropsychology; Geriatrics & Gerontology; Cognitive Science Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

OVEMENT DISORDERS RESEARCH AWARD

American Academy of Neurology

Description: The American Academy of Neurology and the Parkinson’s Disease Foundation invite nominations for their movement disorders research award. This recognises an individual for outstanding work in the field of Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders. This may take the form of a single contribution or lifetime achievement. Candidates must be actively engaged in movement disorders research. The award is worth US$1,500. Closing date: 28 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 01 Oct 15

Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 1,500 Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=9 Application form: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/index.cfm?fuseaction=awards.login&id=9&award=awards.apply Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Neurology; Movement Disorders

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ICHAEL S PESSIN STROKE LEADERSHIP PRIZE

American Academy of Neurology

Description: The American Academy of Neurology invites applications for the Michael S Pessin stroke leadership prize. This recognises emerging neurologists with a strong interest in learning and expanding the field of stroke research. Nominees must be no more than five years from completion of their most recent training programme, and must hold no higher academic rank than assistant professor. Additional consideration will be given to nominees involved in clinical research aimed at enhancing the understanding of stroke or improving acute treatment protocols. The prize is worth US$1,500, plus US$100 per day across the two-day meeting. The recipient will give a presentation on a topic of their choice at the meeting. Closing date: 28 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 01 Oct 15 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 1,700 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=8 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Stroke & Cerebrovascular Disorders; Neurology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

XTERNAL FACULTY FELLOWSHIPS

Rice University

Description: Rice University’s Humanities Research Center invites applications for its external faculty

fellowships. Fellowships are awarded to support research projects in the humanities.

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This includes, but is not limited to: history, philosophy, languages, literature, linguistics, religious studies, art history and the arts. Proposals employing humanistic approaches are welcome from the anthropology and other social sciences, natural sciences, music, architecture, and engineering. The fellows will teach one course affiliated with a humanities department, and will be in residence at the center during their appointments. Both junior and senior scholars with tenure or tenure-track appointments at colleges and universities other than Rice are eligible to apply. They must be at least three years beyond receipt of the PhD at the beginning of the fellowship term. Fellows will receive a stipend of no less than $40,000, depending on rank, for a duration of one semester, as well as an allowance for research and relocation to be used during the appointment period. Closing date: 28 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 13 Aug 10 Award type: Early-Career fellowships, Senior fellowships Award amount min: USD 40,000 Award budget total: -

Website: http://hrc.rice.edu/externalfaculty.aspx Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Scandinavian Languages; Italian Language; North American Studies; Portuguese Language; Central European Languages; Archaeology; African Studies; French Language; German Language; History; Eastern European Languages; Linguistics; European Studies; Dutch Language; Classics; Theology & Religious Studies; British & Irish Studies; Anthropology; Philosophy; Spanish Language; Middle Eastern Studies; Libraries & Information Science; Music; Communication & Media Studies; Creole Languages; Humanities; Russian Language; Asian Studies; English Language & Literature; Art & Design: History, Practice & Theory Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Humanities Research Center - MS 620 Rice University PO Box 1892 Houston, TX 77251-1892 Email: [email protected]

ORNE CANCER CONFERENCE-BOOMERANG TRAVEL FELLOWSHIP

Lorne Cancer Conference Committee

Description: The Lorne Cancer Conference Committee invites applications for the Lorne Cancer Conference-Boomerang travel fellowship. This supports Australian cancer researchers

working overseas with returning to Australia to continue their career development. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents who are seeking a

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research position in Australia. Applicants must be early to mid-career researchers with a maximum of 10 years since their PhD who currently conduct cancer research overseas. Applicants must visit at least two Australian cities and research institutions and present their research before or after the Lorne Cancer Conference. Successful candidates will have to present their research at the Lorne Cancer Conference in February 2016. The fellowship is worth up to AU$6,000 to be used for airfares and accommodation for up to two nights per city. Additionally, Lorne Cancer Conference registration, accommodation and meal package will be covered. Closing date: 28 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 09 Jun 15

Award type: Mid-Career fellowships, Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators Award budget total: - Website: http://www.lornecancer.org/awards/boomerang-fellowship/ Application form: http://www.lornecancer.org/assets/Lorne-Cancer/Lorne-Cancer-Boomerang-Travel-Fellowship-Application-Form-2016.docx Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Cancer Studies & Oncology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Lorne Cancer Conference Committee Email: [email protected]

OGER K SUMMIT INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP

Dialog

Description: Dialog invites applications for the Roger K Summit international scholarship. This $5,000 scholarship is for graduate students in the field of library or information science. The scholarship is open to all LIS students worldwide. The recipient must have demonstrated outstanding interest or performance in electronic information services. Closing date: 29 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 18 Feb 11 Award type: Prizes, Predoctoral fellowships Award amount max: USD 5,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://gep.dialog.com/scholarship/ Application form: http://gep.dialog.com/scholarship/2011_rksapp.pdf Eligibility profile ----------------------------------------------

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Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Computer Science & Informatics; Information Science; Libraries & Information Science Contact Details ----------------------------------------------

Dialog 2250 Perimeter Park Drive Suite 300 Morrisville, NC 27560 Fax: +1 919 804 6400 Tel: +1 919 804 6410 Email: [email protected]

ESEARCH AWARDS

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

Description: The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders invites nominations for its research awards. These will be awarded to active investigators who have a record of research interest in basic mechanisms or clinical aspects of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders and neurogastroenterology. One award will be given in each of the following six categories:

senior investigator award in clinical science for those 10 years or more from the receipt of their highest degree;

senior investigator award in basic science for those 10 years or more from the receipt of their highest degree;

junior investigator award in clinical science for those less than 10 years from the receipt of their highest degree;

junior investigator award in basic science for those less than 10 years from the receipt of their highest degree;

paediatric junior investigator award in clinical or basic science for those less than 10 years from the receipt of their highest degree;

paediatric senior investigator award in clinical or basic science for those 10 years or more from the receipt of their highest degree.

Investigators must have completed an MD or PhD, have demonstrated research activities, and be currently investigating basic or clinical aspects of functional gastrointestinal and motility disorders and neurogastroenterology to be eligible. Awards are worth US$7,500 each. Closing date: 29 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 16 Oct 12 Award type: Prizes, Young investigator awards Award amount max: USD 7,500 Award budget total: - Website: http://www.giresearch.org/site/gi-research/iffgd-research-awards/2013 Application form: http://iffgd.org/pdfs/AwardApplication2013.pdf

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Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Gastroenterology; Primary Care; Clinical Medicine; Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care; Bowel Diseases

Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- IFFGD 700 W Virginia Street, Suite 201 Milwaukee, WI 53204 Fax: +1 414 964 1799 Tel: +1 414 964 7176 Email: [email protected]

AROLD WOLFF-JOHN GRAHAM AWARD FOR HEADACHE/FACIAL PAIN

RESEARCH

American Academy of Neurology

Description: The American Academy of Neurology invites applications and nominations for its Harold Wolff-John Graham award for headache/facial pain research. This award recognises individuals who have submitted research results in the field of headache and facial pain. Eligible candidates should have carried out research, either clinical, basic science, or multidisciplinary, in the field of headache and facial pain. Candidates must be no more than 10 years from completion of most recent training programme and no higher academic rank than assistant professor. The award includes a cash prize of US$1,000 and US$100 per day for expenses for two days. Closing date: 30 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 15 Aug 13 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 1,200 Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=5 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Human Biological Sciences; Clinical Medicine; Chronic Pain; Physiology; Neurology; Headaches; Diagnostic Sciences; Pain Management; Otorhinolaryngology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

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REIFUSS-PENRY EPILEPSY AWARD

American Academy of Neurology

Description: The American Academy of Neurology, with endowments from the members of the AAN Epilepsy Section, Abbott Laboratories Inc, Cephalon Inc, Cyberonics Inc, Elan Pharmaceuticals Inc, GlaxoSmithKline, Novartis Neuroscience, Ortho-McNeil Neurologics, Pfizer Inc, Shire US Inc and UCB Pharma, invites nominations for the Dreifuss-Penry epilepsy award. This recognises physicians in the early stages of their careers that have made an independent contribution to epilepsy research by clinical, basic or multidisciplinary work. Candidates must be no more than 10 years from completion of their most recent training programme and no higher academic rank than assistant professor. The award includes a cash prize of US$1,000 plus a complimentary registration and up to US$200 in reimbursement of expenses related to attending the AAN annual meeting, where the recipient will give a presentation on a topic of their choice. Closing date: 30 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 Jul 13 Award type: Prizes, Young investigator awards, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=3 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Biological Sciences; Neurotransmitters; Diagnostic Sciences; Neuroanatomy; Clinical Medicine; Neuropsychology; Neurology; Stress, Psychological; Psychology; Neurostimulation; Muscle Diseases; Neurobiology; Neuroendocrinology; Epilepsy & Seizures; Electrophysiology; Physiology; Neuroimaging; Neuroscience; Endocrine & Neuroendocrine Cancers; Neurosurgery Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

LLIANCE AWARDS – FOUNDERS AWARD

American Academy of Neurology

Description: The American Academy of Neurology invites applications for its founders award under the alliance awards programme. This encourages

clinical and translational research in neuroscience by physicians in clinical neurology training programs.

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Applicants must be members of the AAN in good standing and less than 18 months from the completion of their neurology residency training. They must be a senior author of a research-based manuscript which has not been previously published or submitted for publication. The award includes a prize of US$1,000 plus complimentary registration, travel and housing reimbursements and up to US$200 for expenses related to attending the AAN annual meeting, where the recipient will give a presentation on their manuscript. Closing date: 30 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 13 Aug 13 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award budget total: -

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OUNG SCHOLAR’S PRIZE IN ROMANI STUDIES

Gypsy Lore Society

Description: The Gypsy Lore Society invites papers for the young scholar's prize in Romani studies. This recognises the best unpublished paper by a young scholar on a topic in gypsy and traveller studies. Papers written in English by undergraduate students, graduate students beyond their first year of study and those holding a PhD who are no more than three years beyond the awarding of the degree at the time of submission are eligible to compete. The prize is worth US$500. Closing date: 30 Oct 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 12 May 11 Award type: Prizes, Young investigator awards Award amount max: USD 500 Award budget total: - Website: http://www.gypsyloresociety.org/gypsy-lore-society-young-scholars-prize

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Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Theology & Religious Studies; Social & Cultural Anthropology; Folk Art; Theology; History of Art; Eastern European Languages; Art & Design: History, Practice & Theory; History of Architecture; Anthropology; Central European Languages; Religion & Society; Studies in Religious Traditions;

History; Customs & Traditions; Russian Language; Cultural History; Folklore & Mythology; Sociology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Gypsy Lore Society Prize Competition Institute of Musicology Hungarian Academy of Sciences Pf 28 H-1250 Budapest Email: [email protected]

UBMILLIMETRE ARRAY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Smithsonian Institution

Description: The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics invites applications for its submillimetre array postdoctoral fellowships. These support research in submillimetre astronomy, and enable successful candidates to participate either in observations with the SMA, research in their interpretation, or instrument development and to develop collaborations within the wider CfA community. Applicants must have a recent PhD in astronomy or a related field. There are no restrictions on nationality or citizenship. Closing date: 30 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications due by 9pm GMT. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 25 Aug 16 Award type: Networking/collaboration, Mid-Career fellowships, Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators, Access to laboratories, telescopes etc., Senior fellowships

Award budget total: - Website: https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/fellowships/sma/ Application form: https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/pcgi/opportunities/fellowships.pdf?pid=8 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Atomic, Molecular & Optical Physics; High Energy Astrophysics & Cosmic Rays; Telescopes & Space Instrumentation; Universe Sciences Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

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SABE KISHIDA INTERNATIONAL AWARD

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

Description: The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers invites nominations for the Asabe Kishida international award. This award honors outstanding contributions to engineering, mechanization and technology-related programs of education, research, development, consultation or technology transfer that have resulted in significant improved food production, living conditions, or education outside the US. All nationalities are eligible to apply, however, the recipient must be an ASABE member in good standing. The award consists of an engraved plaque and $1,000 cash. Closing date: 30 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 19 Jul 11 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 1,000

Website: http://www.asabe.org/awards/major/kishida.html Application form: http://www.asabe.org/awards/major/kishform.pdf Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Agricultural Engineering; Agricultural Production Systems; Food Engineering & Technology; Food Science; Agriculture Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- ASABE 2950 Niles Road St Joseph, MI 49085 Fax: +1 269 429 0300 Tel: +1 269 429 3852 Email: [email protected]

ON STOLK AWARD IN MOVEMENT DISORDERS FOR YOUNG INVESTIGATORS

American Academy of Neurology

Description: The American Academy of Neurology, with endowments from Kyowa Pharmaceutical Inc, Lineberry Research, Quintiles, Dr Dennis Gillings and VelaPharma, invites applications for the Jon Stolk award in movement disorders for young investigators. This recognises young investigators who have

made significant contributions to movement disorders research. Applicants must be no more than 10 years from completion of most recent training programme and have no higher academic rank than assistant professor. The award includes a cash prize of US$1,000 and up to

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US$200 in reimbursement of expenses related to attending the AAN annual meeting, where the recipient will give a lecture. Closing date: 30 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 Jul 13 Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Young investigator awards, Prizes Award budget total: - Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=28 Eligibility profile ----------------------------------------------

Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Diagnostic Sciences; Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care; Psychology; Neurology; Endocrine & Neuroendocrine Cancers; Biological Sciences; Neuropsychology; Neurosurgery; Neuroendocrinology; Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Clinical Medicine; Physiology; Electrophysiology; Neurobiology; Neuroimaging; Neuropharmacology; Neuroanatomy; Primary Care; Neuroscience; Muscle Diseases; Movement Disorders Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

ITCHELL B MAX AWARD FOR NEUROPATHIC PAIN

American Academy of Neurology

Description: The American Academy of Neurology, with endowments from the United States Cancer Pain Relief Committee, the Mayday Fund, and the friends of Dr Mitchell Max, invites applications for the Mitchell B Max award for neuropathic pain. This recognises an individual for outstanding work in the field of neuropathic pain for either a single contribution or for lifetime achievement. Applicants must be actively engaged in neuropathic pain research. The award includes a cash prize of US$1,000 and complimentary registration to the annual meeting of the AAN, where the recipient will give a lecture.

Closing date: 30 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 Jul 13 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=42 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

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Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Endocrine & Neuroendocrine Cancers; Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care; Neurology; Clinical Medicine; Neurobiology; Neuroanatomy; Electrophysiology; Neuroimaging; Biological Sciences; Pain

Management; Primary Care; Neuroscience; Chronic Care; Muscle Diseases; Neuroendocrinology; Neuropharmacology; Chronic Pain; Neurosurgery Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

EUROENDOCRINE RESEARCH AWARD

American Academy of Neurology

Description: The American Academy of Neurology, with support from the friends of Dr Andrew Herzog, invites nominations for its neuroendocrine research award. This recognises individuals who have made a contribution to neuroendocrine research. Nominees must have carried out independent research, clinical or basic, in the field of neuroendocrinology. Work must demonstrate a major point in neuroendocrinological science for pathophysiology or basic mechanisms, treatment paradigms, or illustrations of major comorbidity. The award includes a cash prize of US$500, which will be presented to the recipient during the AAN annual meeting. Closing date: 30 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 Jul 13 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 500

Award budget total: - Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=44 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Neurobiology; Endocrine & Neuroendocrine Cancers; Neuroanatomy; Cytopathology; Clinical Medicine; Pathogenesis; Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care; General Practice & Family Health; Diagnostic Sciences; Neurology; Neuroendocrinology; Hormones & Endocrinology; Neurosurgery; Biological Sciences; Pathology; Pathophysiology; Neuroimaging; Primary Care; Psychology; Neuropsychology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

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AYNE A HENING SLEEP MEDICINE INVESTIGATOR AWARD

American Academy of Neurology

Description:

The American Academy of Neurology, with endowments form UCB Inc, Lilly USA, Elite Home and Medical Respiratory Inc, Raleigh Neurology Associates and friends of Dr Wayne A Hening, invites nominations for the Wayne A Hening sleep medicine investigator award. This recognises scientific contributions in sleep from promising young investigators. The goal is to reward productive young investigators and to emphasise the essential role of neurology in sleep medicine. Eligible candidates must be no more than 10 years from completion of most recent training programme and hold no higher academic rank than that of an assistant professor. The award includes a US$1,000 prize, US$200 towards expenses and a complimentary registration for the AAN annual meeting, where the recipient will give a presentation on their manuscript. Closing date: 30 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 26 Jul 13 Award type: Prizes, Young investigator awards Award budget total: - Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=45 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Neuropsychology; Biological Sciences; Stress, Psychological; Psychology; Neuroanatomy; Neurostimulation; Mind-Body Dualism; Neuroscience; Sleep & Sleep Disorders; Clinical Medicine; Neuroimaging; Neurobiology; Neurosurgery; Diagnostic Sciences; Primary Care; Neurotransmitters; Neurology; Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care; Electrophysiology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

WEIR MITCHELL AWARD

American Academy of Neurology

Description: The American Academy of Neurology invites nominations for the S Weir Mitchell award under the Alliance awards programme. This encourages basic research in neuroscience by

physicians in clinical neurology training programmes. Applicants must be members of the AAN in good standing and less than 18 months from

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the completion of their neurology residency training. They must be a senior author of a research-based manuscript which has not been previously published or submitted for publication. The award includes a prize of US$1,000 plus travel and housing reimbursements and up to US$200 for expenses related to attending the AAN annual meeting, where the recipient will give a presentation on their manuscript. Closing date: 30 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 Jul 13 Award type: Young investigator awards, Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Prizes Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=19

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Neuropharmacology; Neuropsychology; Diagnostic Sciences; Primary Care; Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care; Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Psychology; Neurotransmitters; Biological Sciences; Stress, Psychological; Neuroendocrinology; Neuroanatomy; Electrophysiology; Neurobiology; Neuroscience; Neurostimulation; Endocrine & Neuroendocrine Cancers; Neurosurgery; Muscle Diseases; Clinical Medicine; Neuroimaging; Neurology; Mind-Body Dualism Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

ARMING BY SATELLITE PRIZE

European Global Navigation Satellite Systems Agency

Description:

The European Global Navigation Satellite System Supervisory Agency invites applications for its farming by satellite prize. This promotes Europe’s global navigation satellite system and earth observation services in agriculture, by recognising innovation, particularly innovation relying on European geostationary navigation overlay service, the Galileo system, or Copernicus. There will be an additional prize for applicants from African nations who address

the use of satellite technology relating to farming in African regions. Applicants must be below 32 years of age and be residents or citizens of any of the following countries: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, Poland,

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Portugal, Republic of Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom. Applicants from African countries may apply for the Africa prize. The winning European team or individual receives €5,000. Second and third prizes are worth €3,000 and €1,000 respectively. The successful African team receives €4,000. Each shortlisted team will receive an expenses paid trip to Berlin to compete in the final stage of the competition. Closing date: 30 Oct 16 Deadline information: Registration closes 10 October 2016; applications due by 15 December 2016. Posted date: 26 Apr 16 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Innovation grants Award amount max: €5,000 Award amount min: €1,000 Award budget total: €13,000 Website: http://www.farmingbysatellite.eu/ Application form: http://www.farmingbysatellite.eu/take-part/registration-form/

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Albania, Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Switzerland, Serbia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Iceland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Moldova, Republic of, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, Turkey, All African Nations, Montenegro Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Satellites; Remote Sensing; Environmental Impact Assessment; Agricultural Management; Agriculture in Developing Countries Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

ISTINGUISHED RESEARCHER AWARD

Oncology Nursing Society

Description: The Oncology Nursing Society invites nominations for its distinguished researcher award. This award recognises the contributions of a member who has conducted or promoted research that has enhanced the science and practice of oncology nursing. The candidate must be a member of ONS with an earned doctorate in nursing or a related field. Each candidate should demonstrate:

evidence of outstanding and major contributions to the scientific foundation for practice;

evidence of a sustained program of substantive research;

evidence that the scientist's research program has advanced the delivery of quality cancer care and provides a foundation for research conducted by others;

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evidence of documented contributions to ONS and the cancer community-at-large.

The award consists of US$2,000, one coach airfare to the ONS annual congress, one-day per diem for the congress, and a plaque. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 May 10 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 2,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: https://www.ons.org/member-center/awards/distinguished

Application form: http://www.ons.org/Awards/ONSAwards/media/ons/docs/awards/ons/distinguishedresearcherapplication.doc Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Health Systems, Administration; Oncology Nursing; Nursing Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Oncology Nursing Society 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214 Tel: +1 412 859 6163 Email: [email protected]

T ANDREWS PRIZE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT

University of St Andrews

Description: The University of St Andrews and ConocoPhilips invite submissions for the St Andrews prize for the environment. This recognises significant contributions to environmental issues and concerns. Individuals, multidisciplinary teams and community groups may submit entries. Submissions must be written in English. The winner will receive USD 100,000 and two runners-up will each receive USD 25,000. Awards may not be used to fund programmes of study or stand alone research projects. Closing date: 31 Oct 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 14 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 100,000 Award amount min: USD 25,000 Award budget total: USD 150,000 Website: http://www.thestandrewsprize.com/ Application form: http://www.thestandrewsprize.com/enter-the-prize Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

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Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Sustainable Development & Resource Use; Environmental Management Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- St Andrews Prize Office

University of St Andrews 91 North Street St Andrews KY16 9AJ Fax: +44 1334 461 911 Tel: +44 1334 462 543 Email: [email protected]

RIZE IN DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

March of Dimes Foundation

Description: The March of Dimes Foundation invites nominations for its prize in developmental biology. This is awarded to an outstanding scientist for research that has profoundly advanced the science that underlies the understanding of birth defects. Nominees must be leaders in the field of developmental biology, and must be involved in pioneering scientific research focused on the prevention and treatment of the most serious birth defects and other human diseases. The prize consists of US$250,000 and a silver medal. The recipient will deliver a lecture before the Pediatric Academic Society meeting. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 21 Jul 14 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 250,000 Award amount min: -

Award budget total: - Website: http://www.marchofdimes.com/research/infanthealthresearch_prizeinbiology.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Evolutionary Biology; Infant Paediatrics; Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care; Biological Sciences; Pregnancy & Birth; Social Work & Social Policy; Clinical Medicine; Primary Care; Neonatal Disorders; Birth & Congenital Defects; Maternal Health; Diagnostic Sciences; Allied Health Professions Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- March of Dimes Foundation 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 Email: [email protected]

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RAINING FELLOWSHIPS

European Society of Surgical Oncology

Description: The European Society of Surgical Oncology invites applications for its training fellowships. These enable young surgeons to visit a specialist centre outside their own country in order to expand their experience and learn new techniques. Specialists, trainees or junior doctors under the age of 40 or in a training grade, with intention of specialising in a sub-speciality of surgical oncology may apply. Applicants must be or become members of the society before the start date of the award. European applicants may choose to visit European or non-European units, while non-European applicants must choose to visit a European centre. Eight standard training fellowships, worth €2,000 each, for stays of up one to three months are available, and one major training fellowship, worth €10,000 for stays of four to 12 months. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 11 Feb 16

Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Predoctoral training fellowships, Postdoctoral training fellowships, Young investigator awards Award amount max: €10,000 Award amount min: €2,000 Award budget total: - Website: http://www.essoweb.org/fellowships/training-fellowships/ Application form: http://www.essoweb.org/eursso/document-manager/doc_download/433-cv-application-form-training-fellowship-2016-v2.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Surgery & Intensive Care; Cancer Studies & Oncology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +32 2 539 03 74 Email: [email protected]

ERIT AWARD FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES

Bial Foundation

Description: The Bial Foundation invites applications for its merit award for medical sciences. This recognises intellectual work written

specifically for this purpose on any medical topic. Research must have results of high quality and scientific relevance. The prize is

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worth €200,000. Up to four works may receive an honourable mention, worth up to €10,000. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated every 2 years. Posted date: 08 Feb 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: €200,000 Website: https://www.bial.com/en/bial_foundation.11/bial_award.17/bial_award.a37.html

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Medicine & Health Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

EAGAN-FASCELL DEMOCRACY FELLOWS PROGRAM

National Endowment for Democracy

Description: The National Endowment for Democracy invites applications for the scholarly track of the Reagan-Fascell democracy fellows program. This enables democracy activists, practitioners, scholars and journalists from around the world to deepen their understanding of democracy and enhance their ability to promote democratic change. Fellows maintain full-time residence at the International Forum for Democratic Studies, the research arm of NED, for two five-month sessions per year. The fall session will be held October 1, 2010 through February 28, 2011; the spring session will be held March 1 through July 31, 2011. Scholars should have a PhD or academic equivalent, and should make at least one presentation and complete a substantial piece of writing during their stay. Successful applicants will receive a monthly stipend for living expenses, plus health insurance, travel assistance and research support. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 12 Aug 10 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Travel for research purposes, Early-Career fellowships, Senior fellowships Award budget total: - Website: http://www.ned.org/fellowships/reagan-fascell-democracy-fellows-program Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Legal & Social Change; Political Economics & Economy; Politics & International Studies; Political Science; Social Policy & Administration; Marxian Economics; Democracy & Participation; Sociology; Government & Governance Studies; Law; Constitutional Law; Civil & Human Rights; Political Parties & Institutions; Economics & Econometrics

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Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- NED 1025 F Street NW Suite 800 Washington DC, 20004

Fax: +1 202 378 9700 Tel: +1 202 378 9407 Email: [email protected]

ELLOWSHIPS IN BYZANTINE, PRE-COLUMBIAN STUDIES, AND STUDIES IN

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE

Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection

Description: Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection is offering residential fellowships in three areas of study: Byzantine studies (including related aspects of late Roman, early Christian, western medieval, Slavic, and near eastern studies); pre-Columbian studies (of Mexico, Central America, and Andean South America); studies in garden and landscape. Two types of fellowship are available:

junior fellowships. Candidates must have fulfilled all preliminary requirements for a PhD and will be working on a dissertation or final project at Dumbarton Oaks under the direction of a faculty member at their own university;

fellowships. Candidates must hold a doctorate (or appropriate final degree) or have established themselves in their field.

Fellowship awards range from approximately $27,000 to a maximum of $47,000. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 23 Mar 09 Award type: Predoctoral fellowships Award amount max: USD 47,000

Website: http://www.doaks.org/research/info_fellowships.html Application form: https://apply.embark.com/fellowship/dumbartonoaks/15/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Medieval History; History; Landscape Architecture; European Studies; Latin & Classical Greek History; Latin & Classical Greek Languages; Classics; Latin American & Caribbean History; Architecture, Built Environment & Planning Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Dumbarton Oaks Research Library and Collection Office of the Director Dumbarton Oaks 1703 32nd St, NW Washington, DC 20007 Fax: +1 202 339 6401 Tel: +1 202 339 6419 Email: [email protected]

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ISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Oncology Nursing Society

Description:

The Oncology Nursing Society invites applications for its distinguished service award. This award is presented to an oncology registered nurse in recognition of outstanding contributions to ONS at the national level. Applicants should demonstrate that they have assisted the society in fulfilling its mission to:

promote the highest professional standards of oncology nursing;

study, research, and exchange information, experiences, and ideas leading to improved oncology nursing;

encourage nurses to specialise in the practice of oncology nursing;

foster the professional development of oncology nurses, individually and collectively.

The prize consists of a US$2,000 award, one coach airfare to ONS annual congress, one-day per diem for congress, a complimentary congress registration, and a plaque. To be eligible for the award, the nominee must be a current active member of ONS and demonstrate outstanding contributions to ONS at the national level. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 May 10 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 2,000 Website: https://www.ons.org/member-center/awards/distinguished Application form: http://www.ons.org/Awards/ONSAwards/media/ons/docs/awards/ons/distinguishedserviceapplication.doc Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Oncology Nursing; Nursing Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Oncology Nursing Society 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 Tel: +1 412 859 6358 Email: [email protected]

HITLEY AWARDS

Whitley Fund for Nature

Description: The Whitley Fund for Nature invites applications for the Whitley awards. These

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countries. Projects may address nature conservation in the following areas:

threatened habitat conservation;

use of flagship species as a focal point for mobilizing local communities;

biodiversity conservation;

linked livelihood development which reduces pressure on wild resources or uses wild resources sustainably;

human-wildlife conflict resolution;

in-situ conservation of endangered species.

All projects must demonstrate measurable biodiversity conservation impact, and those that address issues on a biological level must demonstrate that activities are informed on scientific data. Priority is given to projects that take an ecosystem or landscape approach, seek to create long-term conservation benefits and include pragmatic, grassroots initiatives. Nationals and long-term residents of the countries that are not defined as a high income economy by the World Bank may apply. Exception to this includes Equatorial Guinea and certain island nations in the Caribbean. Successful applicants are expected to collaborate within a strong team or with a local non-governmental organisation. Teams must include individuals who are local to the country or region where the project takes place. Awards are worth £35,000 each over one year. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 19 Aug 16 Award type: Prizes, Development (Africa/Caribbean), Networking/collaboration, Directed grants to institutions, research groups etc Award amount max: £35,000

Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://whitleyaward.org/apply-for-funding/how-to-apply/ Application form: http://whitleyaward.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/00-WFN-WA-Application-Form-2017.docx Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Albania, Armenia, Bolivia, Bhutan, Belize, Congo, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Djibouti, Egypt, Fiji, Micronesia, Federated States of, Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Indonesia, India, Iraq, Kiribati, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Sri Lanka, Lesotho, Morocco, Moldova, Republic of, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Nigeria, Nicaragua, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Occupied, Paraguay, Solomon Islands, Sudan, Senegal, Sao Tome and Principe, El Salvador, Syrian Arab Republic, Swaziland, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Vanuatu, Samoa, Yemen, Zambia, Lower-Middle-Income countries, Low Income countries, Upper-Middle-Income countries, Kosovo, South Sudan Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Environmental Conservation & Biodiversity; Endangered Species; Animal Ecology & Habitats; Environmental Planning; Ecosystem Function; Sustainable Development & Resource Use; Wildlife Management; Environmental Policy Contact details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

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OCTORAL DISSERTATION AWARD

Association for Computing Machinery

Description: The Association for Computing Machinery, with financial sponsorship from Google, invites nominations for its doctoral dissertation award. This is presented to recognise and encourage superior research and writing by doctoral candidates in the fields of computer science or engineering. Nominations are limited to one per university unless more than 10 PhDs are granted in one year, in which case two may be nominated. Nominated dissertations must have been successfully defended by the applicant’s host department between October 2015 and September 2016. All nominated materials must be submitted in English. Two awards are available: the doctoral dissertation award, worth US$20,000; and the honourable mention award, worth US$10,000, which might be shared among several recipients. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 20 Jun 16 Award type: Prizes, Student awards Award amount max: USD 20,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: USD 30,000 Website: http://awards.acm.org/doctoral_dissertation/nominations.cfm Application form: https://campus.acm.org/public/awards/nomination.cfm Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Computer Engineering & Hardware; Computer Science & Informatics Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

NORRI STURLUSON ICELANDIC FELLOWSHIPS

Háskóli Íslands – University of Iceland

Description: The University of Iceland's Árni Magnússon Institute for Icelandic Studies invites applications for the Snorri Sturluson Icelandic fellowships. These are granted to scholars in the field of humanities, from outside Iceland, to enable them to stay in Iceland for a period of at least three months, in order to improve

their knowledge of the Icelandic language, culture and society. In the case of two equally qualified candidates, preference will, as a rule, be given to a candidate from Eastern or Southern Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America or Oceania.

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Fellowships cover travel expenses to and from Iceland, plus living expenses while in the country. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 28 Apr 16 Award type: Travel for research purposes, Mid-Career fellowships, Personal development, Senior fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators, Early-Career fellowships Award budget total: - Website: http://www.arnastofnun.is/page/styrkir_snorra_sturlusonar_en Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Serbia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Finland, France, United Kingdom, Georgia, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan,

Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, Moldova, Republic of, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Turkey, Ukraine, Holy See (Vatican City State), All African Nations, All Asian nations, All South American nations, All Oceanian nations, All North American nations, Montenegro Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Nordic Studies; Modern Languages & Linguistics; Archaeology; History; Social & Cultural Anthropology; Art & Design: History, Practice & Theory Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Árni Magnússonar Institute for Icelandic Studies Sigurður Nordals Office PO Box 1220

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WARD FOR CLINICAL MEDICINE

Bial Foundation

Description: The Bial Foundation invites applications for its award for clinical medicine. This recognises intellectual work written specifically for this purpose, on any topic concerning the practice of clinical medicine. Any person can apply for the award, but at least one of the authors must be a native physician of a Portuguese speaking country. The award is worth €100,000.

Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 08 Feb 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: €100,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: https://www.bial.com/en/bial_foundation.11/bial_award.17/bial_award.a37.html

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URL ESSAY PRIZE

Royal Anthropological Institute

Description: The Royal Anthropological Institute invites applications for the Curl essay prize. This is awarded for the best unpublished essay relating to the results or analysis of anthropological work. Researchers of any nationality may apply. Essays already accepted or submitted for publication elsewhere are not eligible. The prize is worth £1,100. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 18 Jan 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: £1,100

Website: http://www.therai.org.uk/awards/prizes/173-curl-essay-prize Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Anthropology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- RAI 50 Fitzroy Street London W1T 5BT Email: [email protected]

ENTER FOR ASTROPHYSICS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Smithsonian Institution

Description: The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysicists invites applications for its

postdoctoral fellowships. These support researchers who display significant promise

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in theory, observation, instrumentation or laboratory experiments in the field of astrophysics. Research is supported under the following six divisions:

atomic and molecular physics;

high energy astrophysics;

optical and infrared astronomy;

radio and geoastronomy;

solar, stellar and planetary sciences;

theoretical astrophysics. Applications are only considered from candidates who have received their PhD between 1 January 2016 and 1 September 2017. Candidates must have at least one first-author refereed journal paper, or a submitted paper, at the time of application. Applicants who have not already had the opportunity for extensive postdoctoral research support are prioritised. Fellowships last for a period of three years but may be renewed for a fourth year, contingent upon satisfactory progress. They include a stipend of USD 67,500 per year, a research budget of USD 16,000 per year and additional funds for full health insurance coverage and relocation expenses, up to a maximum of USD 7,500. The starting date is within July or September 2017. Closing date: 31 Oct 16

Deadline information: Applications due by 5pm GMT. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 05 Sep 16 Award type: Travel for research purposes, Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators, Senior fellowships, Mid-Career fellowships Award budget total: - Website: https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/fellowships/cfapost/ Application form: https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/pcgi/fellowship/application.pl?fid=1 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Cosmology & Extragalactic Astronomy; Planetary Systems Sciences; Galactic Astronomy; Galaxies & Stellar Systems; High Energy Astrophysics & Cosmic Rays; Particle Physics; Solar Physics & Space Plasma; Atomic Physics; Molecular Physics; Radiation Sources & Isotopes Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

OSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

International Foundation for Research in Paraplegia

Description: The International Institute for Research in Paraplegia invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowships. These should promote basic and clinical research relating to spinal cord injury and neuroregeneration.

Fellowships are for young Swiss scientists who want to join an outstanding laboratory or clinic abroad, or young scientists from abroad who wish to work in Switzerland.

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There are two kinds of subsidy:

up to two years in a basic research laboratory specialising in one or several aspects of the central nervous system and spinal cord lesions and repair, preferably in mammals with a possible extension for another year if a fellow returns to Switzerland from abroad;

one year in a clinical research laboratory situated in the fields of diagnosis and acute lesion management of spinal cord injury, including surgery, neurology, urology, rehabilitation and other areas related to paraplegia.

Applicants must have a research doctorate or a doctoral degree in medicine and should be lead author on at least one article published or accepted for publication. The living allowance is worth up to CHF70,000 per year, and research and travel allowances are worth up to CHF9,000 per year. Family support and child allowances may be paid depending on the fellow’s situation. Laboratory financial backing will be discussed on a per-case basis. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 15 Jun 16 Award type: Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators, Young investigator awards Award amount max: - Award amount min: CHF 70,000 Award budget total: - Website: http://www.irp.ch/fr/research/fellowship.php

Application form: http://www.irp.ch/web/form/fellowship/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Switzerland Country of applicant institution: Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belgium, Belarus, Canada, Serbia, Germany, Denmark, Spain, Finland, Faroe Islands, France, United Kingdom, Georgia, Gibraltar, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, Moldova, Republic of, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Holy See (Vatican City State), All African Nations, All Asian nations, All South American nations, All Oceanian nations, Kosovo, Caribbean, Central America, Mexico Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Muscle Diseases; Urology; Central Nervous System; Bioethics & Neuroethics; Animal Neurobiology; Rehabilitation Engineering; Neuroscience; Neurosurgery Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- IRP Zurich Ramistrasse 5 CH-8001 Zurich Tel: +41 4 3268 0090 Email: [email protected]

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NTERNATIONAL FOOD ENGINEERING AWARD

American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers

Description: The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers invite nominations for its international food engineering award. This honors engineering contributions in research, development or design of food processes significant to the food industry, and in outstanding leadership, management or education to advance the food engineering profession. Food engineering professionals from all parts of the world may apply. The award is worth US$1,750 and travel expenses up to US$1,000 toward attendance at the ASABE annual international meeting. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 20 Jan 15 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 2,750 Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.asabe.org/awards-landmarks/awards/major-awards/international-food-engineering-award.aspx Application form: http://www.asabe.org/media/44216/nomination_form_for_international_food_engineering_award_8-2011.docx Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Food Engineering & Technology Contact details ---------------------------------------------- ASABE 2950 Niles Road St Joseph, MI 49085 Fax: +1 269 429 0300 Tel: +1 269 429 3852

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EARL MOORE MAKING A DIFFERENCE AWARD

Oncology Nursing Society

Description: The Oncology Nursing Society invites nominations for the Pearl Moore making a difference award. This award recognizes an emerging oncology nurse leader who has made a difference in the oncology nursing profession at the local or regional level. The

award is worth $2,000 and includes one coach airfare to ONS annual congress and a plaque. To be eligible nominees must be a registered nurse and active member of ONS. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 (Forecast)

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Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 May 10 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 2,000 Award budget total: - Website: https://www.ons.org/member-center/awards/moore Application form: http://www.ons.org/Awards/ONSAwards/media/ons/docs/awards/ons/pearlmooreapplication.doc

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Nursing; Oncology Nursing Contact details ---------------------------------------------- ONS 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275 Tel: +1 412 859 6358 Email: [email protected]

IVIEN LAW PRIZE

Henry Sweet Society for the History of Linguistic Ideas

Description: The Henry Sweet Society for the History of Linguistic Ideas invites applications for the Vivien Law prize. 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. Preference will be given to essays on original approaches to the history of linguistics, either in the choice of topic or the way it is treated. Applications are welcome from currently registered students and scholars who have received their PhD or equivalent qualification within the last five years. Applications from non-members are welcome. The essays should not have been previously published, should not exceed 8,000 words and may be written in English, French or German. The prize is worth

£200 and a year’s free membership of the society. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: Posted date: 02 Oct 15 Award type: Prizes, Student awards Award amount max: £200 Website: http://www.henrysweet.org/grants-and-prizes/vivien-law-prize/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Linguistics Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

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NTERNATIONAL DOCTORAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDIES SPECIALISING IN

JEWISH FIELDS

Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture

Description: The Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture invites applications for its international doctoral scholarship for studies specialising in Jewish studies. The purpose is to help train qualified individuals for careers in Jewish scholarship and research, and to help Jewish educational, religious, and communal workers obtain advanced training for leadership positions. Applicants must be graduate students specialising in a relevant field and officially enrolled or registered in a doctoral programme at a recognised university. Only applicants who have had their dissertation approved can apply. Grants are worth up to $10,000 for a period of one academic year. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 30 Jul 13 Award type: Predoctoral fellowships, Predoctoral training fellowships

Award amount max: USD 10,000 Website: http://www.mfjc.org/support/howto.html Application form: http://www.mfjc.org/support/Brochures/doctoral_scholarships.pdf Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Middle Eastern Languages; Middle Eastern Studies; Jewish Studies; Theology & Religious Studies; African Studies Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture 50 Broadway, 34th Floor New York, NY 10004 Fax: +1 212 425 6606 Tel: +1 212 425 6602 Email: [email protected]

IFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Oncology Nursing Society

Description: The Oncology Nursing Society invites nominations for its lifetime achievement award. This award is to honor registered nurses who have made significant and outstanding contributions to oncology nursing and who, during their lifetimes, were

important leaders whose achievements contributed to the history of the oncology nursing specialty. The award includes $2,000, one roundtrip coach airfare to ONS annual congress and a plaque.

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Closing date: 31 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 May 10 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 2,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: https://www.ons.org/member-center/awards/distinguished/achievement Application form: http://www.ons.org/Awards/ONSAwards/media/ons/docs/awards/ons/lifetimeachievementapplication.doc

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Oncology Nursing; Nursing Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Oncology Nursing Society Awards Team 125 Enterprise Drive Pittsburgh, PA 15275-1214 Tel: +1 412 859 6358 Email: [email protected]

TUDENT POSTER COMPETITION

Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening (formerly Society for Biomolecular Sciences)

Description: The Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening invites applications for its student poster competition. These awards recognise innovative research by students, graduate students, post-doctoral associates and junior faculty presenting a poster during the society’s annual conference. The junior faculty must be in the first four years of their academic appointment. Candidates are encouraged to be members of SLAS, but membership is not required. Candidates must be primary authors of the selected poster abstract and they must present their research during SLAS. Three awards, worth USD 500 each, are available. ++ Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: Abstract submission due by 31 October; poster image upload due

by 12 December 2016. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 08 Sep 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 500 Website: http://www.slas2017.org/awards/posterCompetition.cfm Application form: http://slas2017.org/presenters/callforabstracts.cfm Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Biotechnology

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Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- SLAS 100 Illinois Street Suite 242

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CHOLARSHIPS FOR MASTER’S STUDENTS IN FINNISH LANGUAGE AND

CULTURE

Centre for International Mobility Finland – Kansainvälisen liikkuvuuden ja yhteistyön keskus CIMO

Description: The Centre for International Mobility Finland invites applications for its scholarships for master’s students in Finnish language and culture. These enable students of Finnish language and culture, studying at universities outside of Finland, to undertake advanced master’s studies at Finnish universities or to collect material from Finland for their master’s thesis. The scholarship is worth €800 per month for a maximum period of one term. Travel expenses are not funded. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: Deadlines on: 31 October 2016, 30 April 2017, and repeated annually. Posted date: 15 Mar 16 Award type: Financial aid for postgraduate students, Thesis/Dissertation funding, Directed grants for individual investigators Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://cimo.fi/programmes/finnish_language_and_culture/support_to_students_outside_finland/scholarships_for_masters_students_in_finnish Application form: http://cimo.fi/instancedata/prime_product_ju

lkaisu/cimo/embeds/cimowwwstructure/13465_Opiskelijan_apurahan_hakulomake_sivulle_2.5.doc Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Andorra, Albania, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Serbia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Spain, Faroe Islands, France, United Kingdom, Georgia, Gibraltar, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Iceland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Latvia, Monaco, Moldova, Republic of, Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russian Federation, Sweden, Slovenia, Slovakia, San Marino, Turkey, Ukraine, Holy See (Vatican City State), All African Nations, All Asian nations, All South American nations, All Oceanian nations, Kosovo, All North American nations, Montenegro Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Nordic Studies; Finnish History; Finnish Literature; Fenno-Ugric Languages

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Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- CIMO Suomen kielen opiskelijat -apuraha PO Box 343

00531 Helsinki Fax: +358 295 338 525 Tel: +358 9 753 1123 Email: [email protected]

WAME NKRUMAH SCIENTIFIC AWARDS

African Union

Description: The African Union invites applications for the Kwame Nkrumah scientific awards. These recognise African scientists in the fields of life and earth sciences and basic science, technology and innovation, who contribute to Africa’s sustainable development, poverty alleviation and integration efforts. Three awards are available:

continental award – open to all African scientists with the two successful winners of the award receiving USD 100,000 each;

regional award, implemented in partnership with the Regional Economic Communities – aimed at promoting the participation of African women in science, technology and innovation with two awards of USD 20,000 each being given per region;

national young scientists award, implemented by member states who have signed the implementing agreement with TWAS and the AU commission – intended for young scientists both men and women with two awards of USD 2,000 each being given per country.

Closing date: 31 Oct 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 05 Aug 16 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 100,000 Website: http://www.au.int/en/announcements/31226/african-union-kwame-nkrumah-scientific-award-edition-2016-call-applications Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: All African Nations Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Bio/Medical; Physical Sciences and Engineering Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- African Union PO Box 3243 Addis Ababa Fax: +251 11 551 77 00 Tel: +251 11 551 78 44 Email: [email protected]

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ST/IJST COLIN GUNTON MEMORIAL ESSAY PRIZE

Society for the Study of Theology

Description: The Society for the Study of Theology and the International Journal of Systematic Theology invite submissions for the Colin Gunton memorial essay prize. This recognises the best essay on the topic of theology of the trinity. Students or those within three years of their doctoral graduation at the closing date may submit. The prize is worth £200 and essays may be published in the IJST. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 May 15 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: £200

Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.theologysociety.org.uk/prize.asp Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Theology & Religious Studies Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

ARREN ALPERT FOUNDATION PRIZE

Harvard University

Description: Harvard Medical School, in association with the Warren Alpert Foundation Prize, invites nominations for the Warren Alpert foundation prize. This recognises and honours one or more scientists, physicians and researchers whose scientific achievements have led to the prevention, cure or treatment of human diseases or disorders, and whose research constitutes a seminal scientific finding that holds great promise of ultimately changing our understanding of, or ability to treat, disease.

Nominations are accepted from academic institutions, centres of research, government, or other biomedical institutions from around the world. Self-nominations are not accepted. The prize is worth US$250,000. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 16 Oct 14 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 250,000

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Award amount min: - Award budget total: USD 250,000 Website: http://warrenalpert.org/ Application form: http://warrenalpert.org/online-nomination Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Allied Health Professions; Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care; Human

Biological Sciences; Nursing; Diagnostic Sciences; Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Primary Care; Clinical Medicine; Physiology; Dentistry; Medicine & Health Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Harvard Medical School 25 Shattuck Street, Room 101 Boston MA 02115 Tel: +1 617 432 2116 Email: [email protected]

OUNG SURGEONS AND ALUMNI CLUB RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

European Society of Surgical Oncology

Description: The European Society of Surgical Oncology invites applications for its young surgeons and alumni club research fellowship. This enables young surgeons to expand their research experience in surgical oncology by providing training at renowned cancer centres in a country other than their own. Applicants must be specialist, trainee or junior doctors who intend to specialise in a sub-field of surgical oncology. They must be members of the club before the start date of the award, and must be under 40 years of age or in a training grade. European candidates may choose to visit European or non-European institutes, while non-European candidates must choose to visit a European unit. The fellowship is worth €2,000 for a training period of one to three months. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 11 Feb 16

Award type: Travel for research purposes, Personal development, Postdoctoral training fellowships, Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators, Young investigator awards Award amount max: €2,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.essoweb.org/fellowships/eysac-research-fellowship/ Application form: http://www.essoweb.org/eursso/document-manager/doc_download/431-cv-application-form-eysac-research-fellowship-2016.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Cancer Studies & Oncology; Surgery & Intensive Care

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HORT-TERM RESEARCH GRANTS FOR PHD STUDENTS, POSTDOCS AND YOUNG

ACADEMICS

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst – German Academic Exchange Service

Description: The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) invites applications for its research grants for doctoral candidates, young academics and scientists. These enable young scholars to carry out research or continue their education in Germany, with the primary aim being to promote research projects within the context of doctoral programmes. Applicants should hold a master’s degree by the time they commence the grant-supported research; in exceptional cases, graduates holding a bachelor’s degree of 2nd class upper division or already holding a doctorate may also be considered. In the latter case, no more than four years may have passed since gaining the PhD or doctorate. As a rule, applicants should not have graduated any longer than six years before the time of application. Doctoral candidates should not have started their doctoral degree any longer than three years previously. Applicants who have been resident in Germany for more than 15 months at the time of application are not eligible. A good knowledge of German is expected in the arts, social sciences and in law. For the natural sciences and engineering, proof of good English skills may be accepted if English is spoken at the host institution. Grants are worth €1,000 per month for a duration of one to six months. Moreover, the award includes a travel allowance, and

payment towards health, accident and personal liability insurance cover. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: Deadlines on: 31 October 2016, 1 April 2017. Posted date: 03 May 16 Award type: Thesis/Dissertation funding, Young investigator awards, Financial aid for postgraduate students, Travel for research purposes, Grants - undirected Award amount max: - Award amount min: €1,000 Award budget total: - Website: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=4&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=1&q=short-term%20grants&page=1&detail=50015434 Application form: https://portal.daad.de/irj/portal Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, United Republic of, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Any

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UENTIN SKINNER FELLOWSHIP IN MODERN INTELLECTUAL HISTORY

University of Cambridge

Description: The Centre for Research in the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities at the University of Cambridge invites applications for the Quentin Skinner fellowship in modern intellectual history. This enables a young scholar to give a lecture on a subject of their choosing in the broad field of intellectual history since 1500, including the history of political thought, and to organise a half-day colloquium to follow the lecture. Scholars holding posts in institutions of higher education or research who are ideally in the early stages of their careers, normally no further than 10 years beyond the award of the PhD, may apply. The fellowship includes an accommodation grant of up to £2,000 and a working space for a maximum period of 12 weeks. An additional grant of up to £2,000 is available for the colloquium. Closing date: 31 Oct 16

Deadline information: Applications due by 12 noon GMT. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 07 Sep 16 Award type: Hosting conferences, Directed grants for individual investigators, Early-Career fellowships Award amount max: £4,000 Award budget total: £4,000 Website: http://www.crassh.cam.ac.uk/applications/position/view/149 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Modern History; Political History Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

ESEARCH GRANTS – DOCTORAL PROGRAMMES IN GERMANY

Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst – German Academic Exchange Service

Description: The German Academic Exchange Service invites applications for it research grants – doctoral programmes in Germany. These enable young academics and scientists from Africa to undertake doctoral programmes at a state or state-recognised institution of higher education or a non-university research institute in Germany. Candidates may either

carry out individual projects under the supervision of a university teacher or an academic advisor or participate in a structured doctoral study programme. Any area of research is supported, except human medicine, veterinary medicine and dentistry.

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Applicants must have completed a bachelor of arts or a bachelor of science degree of second class upper division level or a master of arts or master of science degree. For francophone countries a licence or maitrise degree of assez bien level and a master of advanced studies or a master corresponding to the LMD system. As a rule, applicants should not have graduated any longer than six years before the application deadline. Candidates who are already working on a doctoral degree should not have started their degree any longer than three years previously. Applicants who have been resident in Germany for longer than 15 months at the application deadline cannot be considered. Funding includes monthly payments of €750 for graduates and €1,000 for doctoral candidates, insurance cover, a one-off research allowance, a travel allowance – unless paid by another source of funding, fees for German language courses and the reimbursement of the fees for the German language exam TestDaF. Monthly rent subsidies and monthly allowances for accompanying family members may also be available. Research phases outside Germany can be supported, if these are critical for the successful completion of the doctoral degree and do not exceed a quarter of the anticipated total funding period. Grants are usually available for a maximum period of three years, in exceptional cases up to four years. Closing date: 31 Oct 16

Deadline information: The portal opens about six weeks before the application deadline and closes at 12 midnight CET on the last application day. Posted date: 04 Apr 16 Award type: Young investigator awards, Financial aid for postgraduate students, Directed grants for individual investigators, Travel for research purposes, Thesis/Dissertation funding Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=3&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=1&q=research%20grants%20-%20doctoral%20programmes%20&page=1&detail=57135739 Application form: https://portal.daad.de/irj/portal Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Angola, Botswana, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Namibia, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania, United Republic of, Uganda, South Africa, Zambia Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Social Sciences; Arts and Humanities; Physical Sciences and Engineering

RINITY LONG ROOM HUB VISITING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME

Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes

Description: The Consortium of Humanities Centers and Institutes invite applications for its Trinity

long room hub visiting research fellowship programme. This provides fellows with the

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opportunity to conduct research in arts and humanities during a12 month fully paid fellowship based at the Trinity College Dublin’s Trinity Long Room Hub. The fellows will:

strengthen research skills via the appointment of an academic mentor based in one of Trinity’s arts and humanities schools;

benefit from structured career development planning;

undertake transferable skills training;

have the opportunity to undertake a secondment in the non-academic sector in Ireland or another EU member state during their fellowship for up to two months.

Applicants of any nationality are welcome. However, applicants must not have resided or carried out their main activity in the Republic of Ireland for more than 12 months in the three years immediately prior to the date of recruitment under this fellowship programme. Researchers who are in possession of a doctoral degree or at least four years of full time equivalent research experience by 1 October 2017 may apply. Applicants must have fluent spoken and written English. The fellowship will take place between 1 October 2017 and 30 September 2018.

Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: Posted date: 15 Jul 16 Award type: Mid-Career fellowships, Senior fellowships, Access to laboratories, telescopes etc., Access to libraries Award budget total: - Website: https://www.tcd.ie/trinitylongroomhub/fellowships/annoucements/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Printmaking; British & Irish Studies; Digital Humanities; Arts and Humanities; Manuscripts & Books

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IRANANDANI ORTHOPAEDIC MEDICAL EDUCATION FELLOWSHIPS

International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

Description: The International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT), with the support of Hiranandani Orthopaedic Medical Education, invites applications for their fellowships. These provide clinical research

training in adult hip and knee surgery in the Dr LH Hiranandi Hospital in Mumbai, India. The research fellow will work as a research assistant and participate in dedicated sessions for literature search, data entry and software

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management. The fellow will be supervised by two full-time consultant orthopaedic surgeons. Applicants must be under 40 years of age and hold a postgraduate degree in orthopaedics and traumatology. They must have at least three years of experience in general orthopaedics after obtaining their degree. They must be SICOT members with membership dues paid two years in a row at the time of application. Fellowships include accommodation and a stipend for six to 12 months. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: Applications for posts commencing in January due by 31 October 2016 and for posts commencing in June due by 30 April 2016. Deadlines on: 31 October 2016, 30 April 2017. Posted date: 18 Aug 16

Award type: Young investigator awards, Personal development, Early-Career fellowships Award budget total: - Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Orthopaedic Surgery; Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Hiranandani Orthopaedic Medical Education (HOME) Dr LH Hiranandani Hospital Powai Mumbai 400076 Email: [email protected]

ELSINKI CHALLENGE

University of Helsinki

Description:

The University of Helsinki invites applications for the Helsinki challenge. This aims to discover solutions to grand challenges and for the future well-being. A competition entry may be an idea, invention, concept, research project, business idea, initiative or a new research question. The challenge promotes social impact and interdisciplinary cooperation and features innovations from different fields. There are three main themes:

sustainable planet;

people in change;

urban future.

Entries are invited from all researchers, students and non-academic staff members, as well as other actors, organisations, communities and associations affiliated with the University of Helsinki, or any of the Helsinki Challenge partner universities: Aalto University, Hanken School of Economics, University of Eastern Finland, University of Jyväskylä, University of Oulu, University of the Arts Helsinki, University of Turku, University of Vaasa and Åbo Akademi University. Teams must have between three and 10 members and should include students, researchers or other staff members from more than one of the participating universities, as

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well as other actors of the society such as business, decision makers, media, public sector, associations or communities. Team leaders must be affiliated with one of the participating universities. The prize is worth €375,000 and can be awarded to between one and three entries. The prize money is a development grant for implementing the idea of the competition entry in the fashion described in the competition entry or project plan. Closing date: 31 Oct 16 Deadline information: Registrations due by 31 October; entries due by 15 November 2016. Posted date: 26 Aug 16 Award type: Directed grants to institutions, research groups etc, Prizes Award amount max: €375,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: €375,000

Website: http://challenge.helsinki.fi/terms Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Country of applicant institution: Finland Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Social Sciences; Literacy; Bio/Medical; Employment & Unemployment Studies; Transport Planning; Sustainable Agriculture; Urban Development; Urban Planning & Policy; Housing; Transport Infrastructure Management; Sustainable Development & Resource Use; Humanities

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ENIOR RESEARCH AWARDS

Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America

Description:

The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America invites applications for its senior research awards. The objective of these awards is to provide established researchers with funds to generate sufficient preliminary data to become competitive for funds from other sources. All research must be relevant to inflammatory bowel disease, specifically Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis. Applicants must hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree and be employed by an either public or private non-profit or governmental institution that is engaged in healthcare or health-related research. Eligibility is not restricted by citizenship or geography. Awards are for one to three years. The maximum award per year is US$115,830. Total direct costs may not exceed US$105,300 per year and indirect costs may not exceed 10 percent of direct costs or US$10,530. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 Deadline information: Letters of intent due 5pm EST, 1 May and 1 November; full applications due 5pm EST, 1 July and 14

January. Deadlines on: 1 November 2016, 1 May 2017, and repeated annually. Posted date: 12 Dec 12 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Senior fellowships Award amount max: USD 347,490 Website: http://www.ccfa.org/science-and-professionals/research/grants-fellowships/senior-research-awards.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Diagnostic Sciences; Gastroenterology; Clinical Medicine; Bowel Diseases Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- CCFA 386 Park Avenue South 17th Floor New York, NY 10016 Email: [email protected]

WARD FOR COMPUTERS IN CHEMICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH

American Chemical Society

Description:

The American Chemical Society invites nominations for its award for computers in

chemical and pharmaceutical research. The purpose of this award is to recognise and

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encourage the use of computers in the advancement of the chemical and biological sciences. The award will be granted for outstanding achievement in the use of computers in research, development, or education in the chemical and biological sciences regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000 and travel expenses worth up to US$1,000 will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 6,000 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN

&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004503&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Chemistry; Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Biotechnology; Pharmaceutical Drugs; Computer Science & Informatics; Theory of Computation; Medicinal Chemistry; Clinical Chemistry; Biological Sciences Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

WARD FOR CREATIVE ADVANCES IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND

TECHNOLOGY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for its award for creative advances in environmental science and technology. The purpose of this award is to encourage creativity in research and technology or methods of analysis to provide a scientific basis for informed environmental control decision-making processes, or to provide practical technologies which will reduce health risk factors.

The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses up to a value of US$2,500. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast)

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Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 23 Nov 12 Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Prizes Award amount max: USD 7,500 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004504&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Health Systems, Risk Management; Chemical Engineering; Environmental Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Political Risk Factors & Analysis; Chemistry; Environmental Science; Environmental Impact Assessment; Environmental Engineering Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

WARD FOR CREATIVE WORK IN FLUORINE CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for its award for creative work in fluorine chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise outstanding contributions to the advancement of the chemistry of fluorine. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000 and reimbursement for travel expenses of up to US$2,500. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 23 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004505&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Chemistry

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Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW

Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

WARD FOR CREATIVE WORK IN SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for its award for creative work in synthetic organic chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise and encourage creative work in synthetic organic chemistry. Nominees should have accomplished outstanding creative work in synthetic organic chemistry that has been published. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$1,000 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 23 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 6,000

Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004508&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Chemistry; Synthetic Organic Chemistry; Organic Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

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WARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF INORGANIC

CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for its award for distinguished service in the advancement of inorganic chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise individuals who have advanced inorganic chemistry by significant service in addition to performance of outstanding research. Activities recognised by the award may include such fields as teaching, writing, research and administration. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Travel expenses to the award ceremony worth up to US$1,000 will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc.

Award amount max: USD 6,000 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004486&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=6ef9764f-099a-46c5-a519-d55abfd377cd Application form: http://portal.acs.org/portal/PublicWebSite/funding/awards/national/nominations/index.htm Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

WARD FOR ENCOURAGING WOMEN INTO CAREERS IN THE CHEMICAL

SCIENCES

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society, supported by the Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Incorporated, invites nominations for its

award for encouraging women into careers in the chemical sciences. This recognises individuals from any professional setting who

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have stimulated or fostered the interest of women in chemistry, promoting their professional development as chemists or chemical engineers. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000 and travel expenses of up to US$1,500 to the meeting where the award is presented. In addition, US$10,000 will be granted to an academic institution, designated by the recipient, to strengthen its activities in meeting the award’s objectives. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 10 Dec 13 Award type: Institutional development, Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-

and-awards/awards/national/bytopic/acs-award-for-encouraging-women-into-careers-in-the-chemical-sciences.html Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Women in Science; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th St, NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575

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WARD IN APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for its award in applied polymer science. The purpose of this award is to recognise and encourage outstanding achievements in the science or technology of plastics, coatings, polymer composites, adhesives and related fields. The recipient will be selected primarily on the basis of scientific contributions made to the technology of plastics, coatings, polymer composites, adhesives and related fields during the 10-year period preceding the date

of selection. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background. The award includes of a prize of US$5,000. Travel expenses to the award ceremony worth up to US$2,500 will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the

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approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004493&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=db901911-fcc0-4681-ac65-d5b1caf02787 Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Chemical Engineering; Polymers & Plastics; Chemistry; Polymerisation Mechanisms; Corrosion & Coatings; Materials Sciences; Metallurgy; Clinical Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

WARD IN CHROMATOGRAPHY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for its award in chromatography. The purpose of this award is to recognise outstanding contributions to the fields of chromatography. Nominees must have made outstanding contributions to the field, with particular consideration given to developments of new methods. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004500&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=a40c6797-1b87-424f-91cb-e43aba426351 Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

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WARD IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for its award in inorganic chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise and encourage fundamental research in the field of inorganic chemistry. Nominees must have accomplished outstanding research in the preparation, properties, reactions or structure of inorganic substances. Special consideration will be given to independence of thought and originality. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Travel expenses to the award ceremony worth up to US$2,500 will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc.

Award amount max: USD 7,500 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004532&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=7834f9c2-d126-450e-92d1-4e536de90d67 Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Polymers & Plastics; Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

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WARD IN POLYMER CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for its award in polymer chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise outstanding fundamental contributions and achievements in the field of polymer chemistry. This award is specifically intended to acknowledge the impact in basic science of a researcher’s body of work in the broad field of polymer chemistry. The nominees for this award are expected to have demonstrated pioneering research accomplishments in synthetic methods of unique polymeric materials or achieved profound discoveries in polymer physical chemistry leading to recognised advancements in the understanding of complex macro-molecular behavior. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$1,000 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12

Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 6,000 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004544&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=e60c28a8-7140-47ec-816d-74b896bab762 Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Polymerisation Mechanisms; Metallurgy; Polymers & Plastics; Materials Sciences; Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

WARD IN SEPARATIONS SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for its award in separations

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novel applications with major impacts or the practical implementations of modern advancements in the field of separation science and technology. The scope of the award is broad, covering all fields where separation science and technology is practised, including biology, chemistry, engineering, geology and medicine. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. The recipient will deliver a lecture at the annual Division of Industrial and Engineering Chemistry Separations Science and Technology symposium. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc.

Award amount max: USD 7,500 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004552&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Separation Process; Medicinal Chemistry; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Separation Science Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

WARD IN THE CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for its award in the chemistry of materials. The purpose of this award is to recognise and encourage creative work in the chemistry of materials. Particular emphasis will be placed on research that relates to materials of actual or potential technological importance, where a fundamental

understanding of the chemistry associated with materials preparation, processing or use is critical. Because much of the impact of research depends upon the extension of the work of others, some consideration should be given to the nominee's success as a mentor and

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colleague. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award is presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN

&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004499&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Materials Fabrication & Processing; Materials Properties & Analysis; Materials Sciences; Chemical Characteristics of Materials; Chemistry; Metallurgy; Macromolecular Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

WARD IN THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for its award in theoretical chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise innovative research in theoretical chemistry that either advances theoretical methodology or contributes to new discoveries about chemical systems. Emphasis in the selection process will be on work characterised by depth, originality and scientific significance. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual

orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the

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approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004555&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ----------------------------------------------

Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Chemistry; Theoretical Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

OGER ADAMS AWARD IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the Roger Adams award in organic chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise and encourage outstanding contributions to research in organic chemistry. The award consists of US$25,000 and reimbursement of travel expenses. The recipient is expected to deliver a lecture at the biennial national organic chemistry symposium of the ACS at which time the award will be presented. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated every 2 years. Posted date: 03 Oct 11 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 25,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: -

Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004550&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1 Application form: http://portal.acs.org:80/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_SUPERARTICLE&node_id=1326&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=5d5d88c3-b9d6-4c29-a988-2e33de84e9bb Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Organic Chemistry; Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Office of the Awards Program

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RTHUR W ADAMSON AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE IN THE

ADVANCEMENT OF SURFACE CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the Arthur W Adamson award for distinguished service in the advancement of surface chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise distinguished services in the advancement of surface chemistry. Activities recognised by the award may include such fields as teaching, writing, research and administration. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500

Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004494&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Colloid & Surface Chemistry; Chemistry; Condensed Matter, Surfaces & Structure Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

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LFRED BADER AWARD IN BIOINORGANIC OR BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the Alfred Bader award in bioinorganic or bioorganic chemistry. The award is intended to recognise significant accomplishments that are at the interface between biology and organic or inorganic chemistry. Special consideration will be given to applications of the fundamental principles and experimental methodology of chemistry to areas of biological significance. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 23 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc.

Award amount max: USD 7,500 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004490&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1 Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Inorganic Chemistry; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Biological Sciences Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

ARLE B BARNES AWARD FOR LEADERSHIP IN CHEMICAL RESEARCH

MANAGEMENT

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the Earle B Barnes award for leadership in chemical research management. This award recognises individuals who have

demonstrated outstanding leadership and creativity in promoting the sciences of chemistry and chemical engineering in research management. This leadership and

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creativity must have been demonstrated by a record of successful research projects and by a strong motivation of the researchers on those projects. Nominees should be industrial or government employees who are responsible for making decisions on R&D project selection, resource allocation, budgets, staffing or other similar subjects. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_

nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004512&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Business & Management Studies; Chemistry; Leadership; Chemical Engineering; Innovation & Technology Management; Project Management & Resource Allocation; Research Management; Research & Innovation Economics & Policy Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008

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ONALD BRESLOW AWARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN BIOMIMETIC CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the Ronald Breslow award for achievement in biomimetic chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise outstanding contributions to the field of biomimetic chemistry. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality,

sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background. Special consideration will be given to individuals who are scientifically active. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed.

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Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004551&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ----------------------------------------------

Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Chemistry; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Biomechanical Engineering; Biological Sciences Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

ERBERT C BROWN AWARD FOR CREATIVE RESEARCH IN SYNTHETIC

METHODS

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the Herbert C Brown Award for creative research in synthetic methods. The purpose of this award is to recognise and encourage outstanding and creative contributions to research in synthetic methods. The synthetic method that is the basis for the award may be related to any area of chemistry. Nominees must have accomplished outstanding and creative research that involved the discovery and development of novel and useful methods for chemical synthesis. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background. The

award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award is presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004530&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=

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Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Chemistry; Electrochemistry; Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

LFRED BURGER AWARD IN MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society, supported by GlaxoSmithKline, invites nominations for the Alfred Burger award in medicinal chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise outstanding contributions to research in medicinal chemistry. The award is granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$3,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated every 2 years. Posted date: 19 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 5,500

Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004491&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=5ee77e21-2a08-4717-9913-ff9e24299af1 Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Medicinal Chemistry; Chemistry; Clinical Chemistry; Biochemical Markers Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office American Chemical Society 1155 16th St, NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

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RTHUR C COPE AWARD

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the Arthur C Cope award. This award serves to recognise outstanding achievements in the field of organic chemistry. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. An unrestricted grant-in-aid of US$150,000 for research in organic chemistry under the direction of the recipient will be made to any university or nonprofit institution selected by the recipient. A recipient may choose to assign the Arthur C. Cope Fund Grant to an institution for use by others for research or education in organic chemistry. The award also includes a cash prize of US$25,000 and reimbursement of up to US$2,500 for expenses incurred to attend the spring national meeting at which the award will be presented. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 23 Nov 12

Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Institutional development Award amount max: USD 177,500 Award budget total: - Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004495&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1 Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Organic Chemistry; Organic Compounds; Chemistry; Chemical Engineering Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

RTHUR C COPE SCHOLAR AWARDS

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites applications for the Arthur C Cope Scholar

Awards. The purpose of this award is to recognise and encourage excellence in organic

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chemistry. Ten Arthur C Cope Scholars will be named annually: two who have less than 10 years of experience, four who have between 10 and 25 years of experience, and four who have over 25 years of experience since receiving their terminal degree. No individual may receive a second Arthur C Cope Scholar Award. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of of US$5,000 and a US$40,000 unrestricted research grant to be assigned by the recipient to any university or nonprofit institution. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the fall national meeting will be reimbursed. The recipient may also be invited to make a presentation at an ACS regional meeting during the year after the Cope Award and Cope Scholar Award Symposium. In support of this presentation, the ACS Division of Organic Chemistry will provide a US$500 honorarium and reasonable travel expenses to the regional meeting. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 23 Nov 12 Award type: Institutional development, Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 48,000 Award amount min: USD 45,000 Award budget total: - Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004496&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Organic Compounds; Chemistry; Chemical Engineering; Organic Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4408 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

ETER DEBYE AWARD IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the Peter Debye award in physical chemistry. The purpose of this award is to encourage and reward outstanding research in physical chemistry.

A nominee must have accomplished outstanding research of a theoretical or experimental nature in the field of physical chemistry. The award will be granted

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regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award is presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN

&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004543&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Physical Chemistry; Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

RANK H FIELD AND JOE L FRANKLIN AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING

ACHIEVEMENT IN MASS SPECTROMETRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the Frank H Field and Joe L Franklin award for outstanding achievement in mass spectrometry. The purpose of this award is to recognise outstanding achievement in the development or application of mass spectrometry. In odd-numbered years, the award is presented for advances in techniques or fundamental processes in mass spectrometry and in even-numbered years for development of the applications of mass spectrometry.

The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award is presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the

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approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004522&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ----------------------------------------------

Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Spectrometry; Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

RNEST GUENTHER AWARD IN THE CHEMISTRY OF NATURAL PRODUCTS

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the Ernest Guenther award in the chemistry of natural products. The purpose of this award is to recognise and encourage outstanding achievements in the analysis, structure elucidation and chemical synthesis of natural products. Special consideration will be given to originality, and the award is not dependent on race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$6,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award is presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 8,500 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004519&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Chemistry; Synthetic Organic Chemistry; Natural Products & Pharmacognosy; Analytical Chemistry

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Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW

Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008

Email: [email protected]

B HERSHBERG AWARD FOR IMPORTANT DISCOVERIES IN MEDICINALLY

ACTIVE SUBSTANCES

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites applications for the EB Hershberg award for important discoveries in medicinally active substances. The purpose of this award is to recognise and encourage outstanding discoveries in the chemistry of medicinally active substances. The discovery for which the award is given should have been made during the last two decades. The award consists of US$3,000 and a certificate. Up to US$1,000 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. The award shall be granted for outstanding discoveries or developments in the chemistry of medicinally active substances, without regard to age or nationality of the recipient. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated every 2 years. Posted date: 09 Apr 10 Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Prizes Award amount max: USD 4,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: -

Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004515&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=fb98bd67-2d9c-4058-8409-0046e3198c33 Application form: http://portal.acs.org:80/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_SUPERARTICLE&node_id=1326&use_sec=false&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=5d5d88c3-b9d6-4c29-a988-2e33de84e9bb Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Chemistry; Medicinal Chemistry; Pharmaceutical Drugs Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office American Chemical Society 1155 16th St, NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Tel: +1 202 872 4408 Email: [email protected]

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OEL HENRY HILDEBRAND AWARD IN THE THEORETICAL AND EXPERIMENTAL

CHEMISTRY OF LIQUIDS

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the Joel Henry Hildebrand award in the theoretical and experimental chemistry of liquids. The purpose of this award is to recognise distinguished contributions to the understanding of the chemistry and physics of liquids. The award is granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$1,000 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award is presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 23 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 6,000

Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004539&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=92a5fa1e-d58a-4723-85ee-85eb169219a4 Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Chemical Transport Phenomena; Chemistry; Theoretical Chemistry; Chemical Engineering Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

ALPH F HIRSCHMANN AWARD IN PEPTIDE CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society, supported by Merck Research Laboratories, invites nominations for the Ralph F Hirschmann award in peptide chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise and encourage

outstanding achievements in the chemistry, biochemistry, and biophysics of peptides. The award will be granted regardless of nationality and educational background.

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The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award is presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 18 Jul 13 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004547&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1 Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Biological Physics; Biological Sciences; Physics; Protein Synthesis, Modification & Turnover Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

REDERIC STANLEY KIPPING AWARD IN SILICON CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society, supported by Dow Corning Company, invites applications for the Frederic Stanley Kipping award in silicon chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise distinguished contributions to the field of silicon chemistry and, by such example, to stimulate the creativity of others. Nominees must have made distinguished contributions in the field of silicon chemistry during the 10 years preceding the current nomination. The measure of this achievement should focus primarily on the nominee's significant publications in the field of silicon chemistry, silicon-based material sciences or

the related field of organometallic chemistry, particularly embracing the elements of Group IV. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award is presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast)

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Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated every 2 years. Posted date: 19 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Website: http://portal.acs.org:80/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004523&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ----------------------------------------------

Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Materials Sciences; Organometallic Chemistry; Chemistry; Metallurgy; Macromolecular Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

V MURPHREE AWARD IN INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society, supported by ExxonMobil Research and Engineering Company, invites nominations for the EV Murphree award in industrial and engineering chemistry. The purpose of this award is to stimulate fundamental research in industrial and engineering chemistry, the development of chemical engineering principles and their application to industrial processes. Nominees must have accomplished outstanding research of a theoretical or experimental nature in the fields of industrial chemistry or chemical engineering. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and

educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$1,000 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award is presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 19 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 6,000 Website: https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/funding-and-awards/awards/national/bytopic/e-v-murphree-award-in-industrial-and-engineering-

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chemistry.html?_ga=1.184103014.1119338804.1470049788 Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ----------------------------------------------

Chemistry; Chemical Engineering Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- American Chemical Society 1155 16th St NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

AMES FLACK NORRIS AWARD IN PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the James Flack Norris award in physical organic chemistry. The purpose of this award is to encourage and reward outstanding contributions to physical organic chemistry. It will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award is presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500

Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004536&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Physical Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Chemistry Contact details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

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EORGE C PIMENTEL AWARD IN CHEMICAL EDUCATION

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites applications for the George C Pimentel Award in chemical education. The purpose of this award is to recognise outstanding contributions to chemical education. Nominees must have made outstanding contributions to chemical education considered in its broadest meaning, including the training of professional chemists, the dissemination of reliable information about chemistry to prospective chemists, members of the profession, students in other fields, and the general public and the integration of chemistry into our educational system. The activities recognised by the award may be in the fields of teaching at any level, organisation and administration, influential writing, educational research, the methodology of instruction, the establishment of standards of instruction and public enlightenment. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award is presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 23 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004528&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Education; Chemistry; Sociology; Sociology of Science & Technology; Science & Technology Education Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

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RIESTLEY MEDAL

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the Priesltey medal. The purpose of this award is to recognise distinguished services to chemistry. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background. Membership of the society is not required and the prize may be awarded to representatives of any nation. The award includes up to US$2,500 reimbursement for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award is presented. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 19 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 2,500 Award amount min: -

Award budget total: - Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004545&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=6f00d4ef-66c1-4a4c-9e3b-946339a43765 Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- American Chemical Society 1155 16th St, NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4408 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

LENN T SEABORG AWARD FOR NUCLEAR CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the Glen T Seaborg award for nuclear chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise and encourage research in nuclear and radiochemistry or their applications. The award will be granted

regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting

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at which the award is presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 05 Jun 14 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004529&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: https://www.nominate.acs.org/eWeb/DynamicPage.aspx?WebCode=LoginRequired&expires=yes&Site=awn

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Radiation & Matter; Nuclear Chemistry; Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

AROLD R PEYTON AWARD FOR COLD REGIONS ENGINEERING

American Society of Civil Engineers

Description: The American Society of Civil Engineers invites nominations for its Harold R Peyton award for cold regions engineering. This award is intended to stimulate awareness of, and interest in, the challenges of cold regions engineering. The award is made to a member of the society who has made outstanding contributions to cold regions engineering or to a basic understanding of cold environments, including dissemination of knowledge of cold climate technology through publishing innovative technical or research papers. The award consists of a plaque, certificate and cash prize determined annually. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Apr 09 Award type: Prizes Award budget total: - Website: http://www.asce.org/leadership-and-management/awards/peyton-award/ Application form: http://www.asce.org/files/pdf/04-peyton.pdf Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

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Honors and Awards Program ASCE 1801 Alexander Bell Drive Reston, VA 20191-4400 Email: [email protected]

RCHAEOLOGY OF PORTUGAL FELLOWSHIP

Archaeological Institute of America

Description: The Archaeological Institute of America invites applications for its archaeology of Portugal fellowship. This aims to support projects pertaining to the archaeology of Portugal to be conducted between July 1 of the award year and the following June 30. Portuguese, American and other international scholars may apply for this call. Grants are worth between US$2,000 and US$7,500 and may cover research projects, colloquia, symposia, publication, research related travel, or travel to academic meetings for the purpose of presenting papers on the archaeology of Portugal. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 Feb 08 Award type: Early-Career fellowships, Travel for research purposes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc.

Award amount max: USD 7,500 Award amount min: USD 2,000 Award budget total: - Website: http://www.archaeological.org/grants/702 Application form: http://www.archaeological.org/grants/form/1307 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Archaeology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Fax: +1 617 358 4184 Tel: +1 617 353 6550 Email: [email protected]

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ESEARCH ASSOCIATESHIP PROGRAMS: FAA/CIVIL AEROSPACE MEDICAL

INSTITUTE

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine

Description: The National Research Council invites applications for its research associateship programs at the FAA/Civil Aerospace Medical Institute. The objectives of the programs are to provide postdoctoral scientists and engineers of unusual promise and ability with opportunities for research on problems, largely of their own choice, that are compatible with the interests of the sponsoring laboratories. Awardees must hold a PhD, ScD, or other earned research doctoral degree recognized in US academic circles as equivalent to a PhD. Postdoctoral associates must have held the doctorate for under five years. Senior associates must have held the doctorate for five years or more or have equivalent research experience. Tenure ranges from three months to one year. Opportunities are open to all US citizens and to citizens of other countries who have full command of the English language. The current annual stipend for a postdoctoral research associate is $42,000 plus a travel allotment of $2,000. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 Deadline information: Deadlines on: 1 November 2016, 1 February 2017, 1 May 2017, 1 August 2017, and repeated annually. Posted date: 20 Aug 10 Award type: Early-Career fellowships Award amount max: USD 44,000 Award amount min: -

Award budget total: - Website: http://nrc58.nas.edu/RAPLab10/Opportunity/Program.aspx?LabCode=31&ReturnURL=%2fRAPLab10%2fOpportunity%2fPrograms.aspx%3fLabCode%3d31 Application form: http://sites.nationalacademies.org/PGA/RAP/PGA_046398 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Aeronautical Safety; Physiology; Medical Devices; Psychobiology; Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering; Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care; Psychology; Aerospace Medicine; Human Physiology; Environmental & Occupational Health & Safety; Traumatology, Accidents & Injury; Safety Engineering; Aerospace Engineering & Avionics; Civil Engineering; Mechanical Engineering Contact details ---------------------------------------------- FAA Civil Aerospace Medical Institute MMAC, CAMI, AAM-3 PO Box 25082 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73125 Fax: +1 405 954 1000 Tel: +1 405 954 1010 Email: [email protected]

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ABOR A SOMORJAI AWARD FOR CREATIVE RESEARCH IN CATALYSIS

American Chemical Society

Description:

The American Chemical Society invites nominations for the Gabor A Somorjai Award for creative research in catalysis. The purpose of this award is to recognise outstanding theoretical, experimental or developmental research resulting in the advancement of understanding or application of catalysis. The award will be granted for contributions to catalysis in any discipline, regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. US residents will be given preference. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award is presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 23 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Award amount min: -

Award budget total: - Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004525&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Catalysis & Chemical Reactions; Chemical Kinetics & Dynamics; Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

HORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS FOR JEFFERSON-RELATED PROJECTS

International Center for Jefferson Studies

Description: The International Center for Jefferson Studies invites applications for its short-term fellowships for Jefferson-related projects. These are awarded for periods of up to four

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related research topics in African-American history and in archaeology. Fellows are expected to be in residence at the Robert H Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies, where they will have access to Monticello's staff and research holdings at the Jefferson Library as well as those of the University of Virginia. The awards carry a monthly stipend of $2,000 for scholars from the US or Canada and $3,000 for overseas fellows. Pre-approved travel costs will also be awarded. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 Deadline information: Deadlines on: 1 November 2016, 1 April 2017, and repeated annually. Posted date: 16 Feb 11 Award type: Early-Career fellowships, Predoctoral fellowships Award amount max: USD 12,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.monticello.org/research/fellowships/shortterm.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Colonial History; Archaeology; Disadvantaged & Minority Groups; History; American Literature; North American Studies; American History Contact details ---------------------------------------------- Fellowship Committee Robert H Smith International Center for Jefferson Studies Monticello PO Box 316 Charlottesville, VA 22902 Fax: +1 434 984 7500 Tel: +1 434 296 1992

NDREW W MELLON FOUNDATION LONG-TERM FELLOWSHIPS

Folger Shakespeare Library

Description: The Folger Shakespeare Library invites applications for the Andrew W Mellon Foundation long-term fellowships. The purpose is to encourage access to the library's exceptional collections and to encourage ongoing cross-disciplinary dialogue among scholars of the early modern period. The Folger looks for highly talented, productive scholars whose work will be significantly advanced by a prolonged period of access to its collection, and who, while in residence, will contribute to the intellectual vitality of

the institution. The Folger is open to traditional as well as innovative scholarly methodologies and agendas. The program is open to scholars from any country. Fellowships last from six to nine months and carry stipends of US$50,000. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year.

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Posted date: 12 Aug 09 Award type: Access to libraries, Early-Career fellowships, Senior fellowships Award amount max: USD 50,000 Website: http://www.folger.edu/Content/Collection/Research-Fellowships/Research-Fellowships.cfm Application form: http://www.folger.edu/library.cfm?libid=55 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Cultural History; Religious Studies; History of Engineering & Technology; Art & Design:

History, Practice & Theory; Performing Arts; Studies in Religious Traditions; Modern History; Political History; History of Science; Literature, Poetry; History of Architecture; Manuscripts & Books; Literature, Drama; Early Modern History; Military History; History; Modern Languages & Linguistics; Theology & Religious Studies; History of Art Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Folger Shakespeare Library 201 East Capitol Street Washington, DC 20003 Fax: +1 202 675 0348 Tel: +1 202 544 4623 Email: [email protected]

ISSERTATION FIELDWORK GRANTS

Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research

Description:

The Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research invites applications for its dissertation fieldwork grants. These assist students of any nationality with doctoral or thesis research in anthropology. The research should demonstrate a clear link to anthropological theory and debates, and promise to make a solid contribution to advance these ideas. Applicants must be currently enrolled for a doctoral degree and complete the application jointly with a dissertation supervisor or other scholar acting as the project’s supervisor. There are no time limits on the duration of the grants, which may be worth up to US$20,000 each. Closing date: 01 Nov 16

Deadline information: Deadlines on: 1 November 2016, 1 May 2017, and repeated annually. Posted date: 16 Jan 15 Award type: Financial aid for postgraduate students, Thesis/Dissertation funding, Directed grants for individual investigators Award amount max: USD 20,000 Website: http://www.wennergren.org/programs/dissertation-fieldwork-grants Application form: http://www.wennergren.org/programs/access-online-application/download-dissertation-fieldwork-grant-application Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

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Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Anthropology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research

470 Park Avenue South, 8th Floor New York, NY 10016 Fax: +1 212 683 5000 Tel: +1 212 532 1492 Email: [email protected]

OSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Institute for Aegean Prehistory

Description: The Institute for Aegean Prehistory invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowship. This recognises a scholar who has a recent PhD qualification in the field of the Aegean bronze age or early iron age. Applicants who have received their PhD between May 2012 and August 2016 are eligible for the fellowship. The award is worth USD 36,000, plus up to USD 4,000 for travel expenses. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 11 Aug 16 Award type: Early-Career fellowships, Travel for research purposes Award amount max: USD 40,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.aegeanprehistory.net/grant-applications/ Application form: http://www.aegeanprehistory.net/grant-applications/2017%20Post-Doctoral%20Application.docx Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Latin & Classical Greek History; Classics; Prehistory; Ancient History; Archaeology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Institute for Aegean Prehistory 2133 Arch Street, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103

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IX-WEEK RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Institute for Aegean Prehistory

Description:

The Institute for Aegean Prehistory invites applications for its six-week research fellowships. These allow two PhD scholars in the field of Aegean bronze age or early iron age to conduct research for a six-week period . The fellowships must be taken between 1 March and 30 May 2017, or between 1 September and 31 December 2017 at the INSTAP Study Center for East Crete. Applicants are required to hold a PhD qualification and must be prepared to show that travel to the SCEC library or its other facilities is necessary for completing a specific project designed to advance the scholarship. Fellowships are worth up to USD 3,000 each plus reasonable round-trip travel expenses. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 11 Aug 16 Award type: Travel for research purposes, Early-Career fellowships, Postdoctoral training fellowships, Access to libraries

Award budget total: - Website: http://www.aegeanprehistory.net/grant-program/ Application form: http://www.aegeanprehistory.net/grant-applications/2017%20Six-Week%20Research%20Application.docx Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Latin & Classical Greek History; Ancient History; Prehistory Contact details ---------------------------------------------- Institute for Aegean Prehistory 2133 Arch Street, Suite 300 Philadelphia, PA 19103 Email: [email protected]

OLLUSCS ANNUAL AWARD

Malacological Society of London

Description:

The Malacological Society of London invites nominations for its annual award. This is an award made each year for an exceptionally promising initial contribution to the study of molluscs. This is often a thesis or collection of publications. Candidates need not be a

member of the society, but must be nominated by a member. The award is worth £500. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 17 Nov 15

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Award type: Prizes Award amount max: £500 Website: http://malacsoc.org.uk/awards-and-grants/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Invertebrate Biology Contact details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

UPELCO/NICHOLAS PELLICK-AOCS RESEARCH AWARD

American Oil Chemists' Society

Description: The American Oil Chemists' Society invites nominations for the Supelco/Nicholas Pellick-AOCS research award. The aim of this award is to recognise outstanding original research in fats, oils, lipids chemistry or biochemistry. Nominees must have published the results in technical papers of high quality. Preference is given to individuals who are actively associated with research, and who have made discoveries that have influenced their fields of endeavor. The award consists of US$10,000 and a plaque. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. Posted date: 24 Apr 09 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 10,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.aocs.org/Membership/content.cfm?ItemNumber=940

Application form: http://www.aocs.org/member/awards/files/05nomination-form.doc Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Biological Sciences; Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Colloid & Surface Chemistry; Food Science; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Lipids; Organic Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- AOCS 2710 S Boulder Urbana, IL 61802-6996 Fax: +1 217 359 2344 Tel: +1 217 351 8091 Email: [email protected]

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ERBERT J DUTTON AWARD

American Oil Chemists' Society

Description:

The American Oil Chemists' Society invites nominations for the Herbert J Dutton award. This award recognises an individual who has made significant contributions to the analysis of fats, oils, and related products (contributions reflected in current analytical methodologies), or whose work has resulted in major advances in the understanding of processes utilised in the fats and oils industry. The award consists of a plaque and US$1,000. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 24 Apr 09 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 1,000 Website: http://www.aocs.org/member/awards/award.cfm?awd=dutton

Application form: http://www.aocs.org/member/awards/files/05nomination-form.doc Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Chemistry; Organic Chemistry; Food Science; Colloid & Surface Chemistry; Lipids; Chemical Engineering; Biological Sciences Contact details ---------------------------------------------- AOCS 2710 S Boulder Urbana, IL 61802-6996 Fax: +1 217 359 2344 Tel: +1 217 351 8091 Email: [email protected]

DA/NBB GLYCERINE INNOVATION RESEARCH AWARD

American Oil Chemists' Society

Description:

The American Oil Chemists' Society invites nominations for the Soap and Detergent Association/National Biodiesel Board glycerine innovation research award. This award recognises outstanding achievement for research into new applications for glycerine. Particular emphasis will be given to the existing or potential commercial importance of the work. The award consists of US$5,000 and a plaque.

Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 24 Apr 09 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 5,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: -

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Website: http://www.aocs.org/member/awards/award.cfm?awd=glycerine Application form: http://www.aocs.org/member/awards/files/05nomination-form.doc Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ----------------------------------------------

Lipids; Organic Chemistry; Chemistry; Colloid & Surface Chemistry; Chemical Engineering; Food Science; Biological Sciences Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- AOCS 2710 S Boulder Urbana, IL 61802-6996 Fax: +1 217 359 2344 Tel: +1 217 351 8091 Email: [email protected]

IMOTHY L MOUNTS AWARD

American Oil Chemists' Society

Description: The American Oil Chemists' Society invites nominations for the Timothy L Mounts award. This award recognises research relating to the science and technology of edible oils which may be basic or applied in nature. The award is open to all scientists engaged in edible oil research and they need not be members of the society or division. Self-nominations are permitted. The award consists of a plaque and US$500. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 24 Apr 09 Award type: Prizes Award amount max: USD 500 Website: http://www.aocs.org/Membership/content.cfm?ItemNumber=831

Application form: http://www.aocs.org/member/awards/files/05nomination-form.doc Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Food Engineering & Technology; Food Science; Lipids; Organic Chemistry; Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- AOCS 2710 S Boulder Urbana, IL 61802-6996 Fax: +1 217 359 2344 Tel: +1 217 351 8091 Email: [email protected]

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WARD FOR AFFORDABLE GREEN CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description:

The American Chemical Society, supported by Dow Chemical Company, invites nominations for its award for affordable green chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise outstanding scientific discoveries that lay the foundation for environmentally friendly products or manufacturing processes at a cost comparable to or less than that of current technologies, or discoveries that deliver new applications with compelling cost/benefit profiles, and to identify and recognise discovery of new eco-friendly chemistries with the potential to enable products or manufacturing processes that are less expensive than existing alternatives. Nominee eligibility is neither contingent on the timeframe in which the technology was developed, nor on demonstrated commercial success. Discoveries must have significant commercial potential, however, to be considered for award. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities, and educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 19 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004487&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=9f930f46-b1cd-4e8b-badb-9e6481f20769 Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Electrochemistry; Environmental Science; Economics & Econometrics; Ecological Economics; Environmental Economics & Natural Capital; Chemistry; Climate Engineering; Environmental Chemistry; Carbon Sequestration; Catalysis & Chemical Reactions; Nuclear Chemistry Contact details ---------------------------------------------- American Chemical Society 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4408 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

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HMED ZEWAIL AWARD IN ULTRAFAST SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invite nominations for the Ahmed Zewail award in ultrafast science and technology. The purpose of this award is to recognise outstanding and creative contributions to fundamental discoveries or inventions in ultrafast science and technology in areas of physics, chemistry, biology, or related fields. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, and gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award is presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 23 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500

Award amount min: - Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004488&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Chemistry; Spectrometry; Physical Chemistry; Biological Sciences; Physics Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

WARD FOR RESEARCH AT AN UNDERGRADUATE INSTITUTION

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society invites nominations for its award for research at an undergraduate institution. This award honours a chemistry faculty member whose

research in an undergraduate setting has achieved wide recognition and contributed significantly to chemistry and to the professional development of undergraduate

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students. This award recognises fundamental research that constitutes advances in science as evidenced by refereed publications with undergraduate coauthors in leading scientific research journals, external research grant support and the subsequent professional development of students who have participated in the research programme. The nominee's department may offer work leading to the master's degree but cannot have a doctoral programme. The award will be given for significant work over a long period of time rather than for a specific, limited project. A nominee must be a tenured faculty member of a predominantly undergraduate institution. The award will be granted regardless of race, gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, presence of disabilities or educational background. The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses will be reimbursed. A grant of US$5,000 is also provided directly to the recipient’s institution. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 23 Nov 12 Award type: Institutional development, Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 12,500 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004549&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid= Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Higher Education; Education; Chemistry Contact details ---------------------------------------------- Awards Office ACS 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4801 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

FRICAN HUMANITIES PROGRAMME FOR DISSERTATION COMPLETION

FELLOWSHIPS

American Council of Learned Societies

Description: The American Council of Learned Societies, in collaboration with the Carnegie Corporation of New York, invites applications for the African humanities programme for dissertation completion fellowships. These

support scholars working on dissertations in the humanities. Disciplines include anthropology, archaeology, studies of the fine and performing arts, history, linguistics, literature studies, studies of religion, and

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philosophy. Projects in social sciences such as economics, sociology, or political science, as well as in law or international relations, are not eligible unless they are clearly humanistic in content and focus. Dissertation applicants must be in their final year of writing their doctoral dissertation and must be nationals of a sub-Saharan African country residing and working in Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania or Uganda. The basic stipend is US$10,000, plus an additional US$1,000 for books and media. Further support in the form of a residency at a participating research centre in Africa is also available. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 01 Oct 14 Award type: Financial aid for postgraduate students, Thesis/Dissertation funding Award amount max: USD 11,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.acls.org/grants/Default.aspx?id=3210 Application form: http://www.acls.org/uploadedFiles/Fellowships_and_Grants/Competitions/AHP_Application_Form_2014-15_locked.doc Eligibility profile ----------------------------------------------

Country of applicant institution: Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, United Republic of, Uganda Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- German Language; Russian Language; Philosophy; Scandinavian Languages; Religious Studies; Music Criticism; Central European Languages; Area Studies; Musicology; Music; Libraries & Information Science; African Studies; Cultural Studies; Linguistics; History of Architecture; Italian Language; Art & Design: History, Practice & Theory; Humanities; Modern Languages & Linguistics; Portuguese Language; Classics; Museums & Curation; History of Art; Music Theory; Performing Arts, Criticism; European Studies; French Language; Communication & Media Studies; Art Criticism; Theology & Religious Studies; Spanish Language; Literary Criticism; English Language & Literature; Creole Languages; Law; Creative Writing; Anthropology; Eastern European Languages; Jurisprudence & Judicial Interpretation; Asian Studies; History; Middle Eastern Studies; Dutch Language; British & Irish Studies; Archaeology of Mediterranean & Classical Archaeology; Archaeology; North American Studies Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- American Council of Learned Societies 633 Third Avenue New York NY 10017-6795 Tel: +1 212 697 1505 Email: [email protected]

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WARD FOR ACHIEVEMENT IN RESEARCH FOR THE TEACHING AND LEARNING

OF CHEMISTRY

American Chemical Society

Description: The American Chemical Society, supported by Pearson Education, invites nominations for its award for achievement in research for the teaching and learning of chemistry. The purpose of this award is to recognise outstanding contributions to experimental research that have increased scientific understanding of chemical pedagogy and led to the improved teaching and learning of chemistry. The award recognises research contributions involving a significant body of work rather than a single project or contribution. It includes a cash prize of US$5,000. Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the meeting at which the award will be presented will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 19 Nov 12 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: USD 7,500 Award budget total: -

Website: http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN&node_id=1319&content_id=CTP_004484&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uuid=dbd03927-9903-42ab-af4e-37c86ae9d38d Application form: http://www.nominate.acs.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Curriculum & Pedagogy Theory; Science & Technology Education; Research Methods in Education; Chemistry; Education Contact details ---------------------------------------------- American Chemical Society 1155 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036-4800 Fax: +1 202 872 4575 Tel: +1 202 776 8008 Email: [email protected]

ELLOWSHIPS

Canadian Institutes of Health Research – Instituts de Recherche en Santé du Canada

Description: The Canadian Institutes of Health Research invite applications for their fellowships. These enable post-PhD or post-health professional

degree candidates to add to their experience by engaging in health research either in Canada or abroad.

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Citizens of any country may apply, although only Canadian citizens and permanent residents may hold their awards outside Canada. Principal applicants must hold or be completing a PhD or a regulated health professional degree. They should be trainees able to commit at least 75 per cent of their time. Recipients of a doctoral award with a health professional degree may apply no earlier than during the last year of the award. Fellowships are worth up to CAD 60,000 per year for up to five years. The total anticipated budget is CAD 21 million to fund approximately 170 awards. Ref: 201611MFE. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 Deadline information: Posted date: 24 Aug 16 Award type: Mid-Career fellowships, Early-Career fellowships, Postdoctoral training fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators

Award amount max: CAD 300,000 Award budget total: CAD 21,000,000 Website: https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca/rnr16/vwOpprtntyDtls.do?prog=2461&view=search&fromMonth=10&fromYear=2016&type=EXACT&resultCount=25&next=2 Application form: https://www.researchnet-recherchenet.ca Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Country of applicant institution: Canada Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Medicine & Health Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 613 954 1968 Email: [email protected]

AMPBELL FELLOWSHIP FOR WOMEN SCHOLAR-PRACTITIONERS FROM

DEVELOPING NATIONS

School for Advanced Research

Description: The School for Advanced Research invites applications for the Campbell fellowship for women scholar-practitioners from developing nations. This enables a female postdoctoral social scientist from a developing nation to undertake a six month period of research at SAR on women’s economic and social empowerment in that nation. Each applicant should be a developing country national who pursue research in one of the social sciences, including anthropology, economics, education, geography, history,

law, linguistics, political science, psychology, social work or sociology, or in an interdisciplinary field that incorporates one of the above disciplines. Projects that identify causes and solutions to gender inequity in the developing world will be favoured. Fellowships provide a US$4,500 monthly stipend, housing and office space on the SAR campus, travel, shipping, library resource fund, health insurance, and the help and support of a mentoring committee. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast)

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Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 13 Dec 13 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Travel for research purposes, Senior fellowships, Personal development, Access to libraries, Mid-Career fellowships Award amount max: - Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://sarweb.org/index.php?resident_scholar_campbell_fellowship Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Lower-Middle-Income countries, Low Income countries, Upper-Middle-Income countries Disciplines ----------------------------------------------

Comparative Government & Politics; Social Reform & Social Movements; Development Studies; Sociology; Civil & Human Rights; Violence & Violent Crime; Prejudice & Discrimination; Economic Development; Feminist, Women's & Gender Studies; Education; Education in Developing Countries; Labour Economics; Social Stratification & Mobility; Social Work & Social Policy; Philosophy; Women's Health; Women's Rights; Economics & Econometrics; Gender Roles & Sexuality; Politics & International Studies; Maternal Health; Equal Educational Opportunity; Women in Science Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- SAR PO Box 2188 Santa Fe, NM 87504-2188 Tel: +1 505 954 7200 Email: [email protected]

ROJECT SUPPORT GRANT

British Society for Neuroendocrinology

Description: The British Society for Neuroendocrinology invites applications for its project support grants. These provide support for consumables and other research costs to enable postdoctoral scientists or students to carry out neuroendocrine research projects. The scheme is primarily intended to support PhD studentships, although it will also provide resources for MRes. Applicants must be postdoctoral researchers within 10 years of their doctoral award, or academic or faculty staff applying on behalf of a student.

Each applicant must have been a full member of the society for at least six months. Previous recipients of funding are eligible to apply. Non-UK based members are also eligible to apply. Students must also be members of the society. A total of 12 awards, worth a maximum of £5,000 each, are available every year. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 Deadline information: Deadlines on: 1 November 2016, 1 February 2017, 1 May 2017, 1 August 2017, and repeated annually. Posted date: 05 Feb 15

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Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Equipment and materials, Studentship allocations Award amount max: £5,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.neuroendo.org.uk/Members/Grants.aspx Application form: http://www.neuroendo.org.uk/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=gonp3L1_uwE%3d&tabid=86&portalid=0&mid=603

Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Neuroendocrinology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

ELLOWSHIPS

Harvard University

Description: Harvard University’s Loeb Classical Library Foundation invites applications for its fellowships. These enable qualified scholars to undertake research, publications and other projects in the area of classical studies. Grants may be used for publication of research, enhancement of sabbaticals, travel to libraries or collections, dramatic productions, excavation expenses or cost of research materials. Applicants must have faculty or faculty emeritus status at a college or university at the time of application and during the entire time covered by the grant. Grants usually range from US$1,000 to US$35,000 and are available for one academic year. Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. Applications are invited between 1 September and 1 November 2013. This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 08 Aug 13 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Travel for research purposes, Access to libraries, Equipment and materials, Early-Career fellowships, Mid-Career fellowships, Senior fellowships, Directed grants to institutions, research groups etc, Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Publish, edit, translate, disseminate Award amount max: USD 35,000 Award amount min: USD 1,000 Award budget total: - Website: http://lclf.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=k71487 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Classics; Archaeology of Mediterranean & Classical Archaeology; History; Archaeology;

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Latin & Classical Greek Languages; Latin & Classical Greek Literature; Latin & Classical Greek History Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- LCLF

Harvard University 204 Boylston Hall Cambridge, MA 02138 Fax: +1 617 384 8052 Tel: +1 617 496 6720 Email: [email protected]

ISTORY VISITING MEMBERSHIPS

Institute for Advanced Study

Description:

The School of Historical Studies at the

Institute for Advanced Study invites

applications for its visiting memberships.

These support scholarships in all fields of

historical research, however, the history of

western, near eastern and Asian civilisations

is prioritised, with particular emphasis upon:

Greek and Roman civilisation;

the medieval, early modern and

modern history of Europe;

the Islamic world;

east Asian studies;

the history of art;

the history of science and philosophy;

modern international relations.

Applicants of any nationality must hold a

PhD or equivalent qualification at the time of

application, but do not need to have a current

institutional affiliation. Candidates should

have several articles already published in

scholarly publications in order to be

considered eligible. Stipends are worth up to a

maximum of USD 37,500 for one term and

USD 75,000 for the full academic year.

Closing date: 01 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 28 Jul 16

Award type: Access to libraries, Directed

grants for individual investigators, Early-

Career fellowships, Senior fellowships

Award amount max: USD 75,000

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.hs.ias.edu/application

Application form:

https://applications.ias.edu/login1.php

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Japanese History; Latin & Classical Greek

Languages; Art & Design: History, Practice &

Theory; Korean History; History of Science;

Philosophy; Politics & Economics of Asia;

Classics; South-East Asian History; Central

European History; Asian Studies; History of

Art; Latin & Classical Greek History; Politics

& International Studies; International

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History of Engineering & Technology;

Chinese History

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School of Historical Studies

Institute for Advanced Study

1 Einstein Drive

Princeton NJ 08540

Email: [email protected]

OCIAL SCIENCE FELLOWSHIPS

Institute for Advanced Study

Description:

The School of Social Science at the Institute for

Advanced Study invites applications for its

fellowships. This allows visiting fellows to

pursue their own research and participate in

seminars. The theme for 2017-18 is “the social

sciences in a changing world” but

applications outside the theme are also

welcomed. An interdisciplinary dialogue will

be fostered and applications are strongly

encouraged from scholars across the social

sciences, whether or not their research

corresponds to the theme.

Applicants must hold a completed doctorate

or equivalent by the application deadline.

The school attempts to provide half of the

current academic base salary for all fellows,

up to a maximum of USD 70,000 for one full

academic year.

Closing date: 01 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 28 Jul 16

Award type: Early-Career fellowships,

Senior fellowships, Retreats, Mid-Career

fellowships

Award amount max: USD 70,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.sss.ias.edu/applications

Application form:

https://applications.ias.edu/login1.php

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Social Sciences

Contact details

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Email: [email protected]

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EORGE AND CHRISTINE SOSNOVSKY AWARD FOR CANCER RESEARCH

American Chemical Society

Description:

The American Chemical Society and the

George and Christine Sosnovsky Endowment

Fund invite nominations for the George and

Christine Sosnovsky award for cancer

research. The purpose of this award is to

recognise outstanding achievements in the

elucidation of the chemical and biochemical

pathways underlying human cancers, leading

to the discovery and development of

improved cancer therapeutics.

The award will be granted regardless of race,

gender, age, religion, ethnicity, nationality,

sexual orientation, gender expression, gender

identity, presence of disabilities, and

educational background. Nominees may

include individuals or research teams of up to

three people.

The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000.

Up to US$2,500 for travel expenses to the

meeting at which the award is presented will

be reimbursed.

Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 19 Nov 12

Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings

etc., Prizes

Award amount max: USD 7,500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://portal.acs.org/portal/acs/corg/content?_

nfpb=true&_pageLabel=PP_ARTICLEMAIN

&node_id=1319&content_id=CNBP_025582

&use_sec=true&sec_url_var=region1&__uui

d=6e8f778d-223a-4407-ab27-6cb35e4af7b7

Application form:

http://www.nominate.acs.org/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Chemistry; Diagnostic Sciences; Molecularly

Targeted Therapy; Clinical Chemistry;

Chemotherapy; Biochemical Markers; Cancer

Studies & Oncology; Cancer Cell Biology;

Pharmacy & Pharmacology; Medicinal

Chemistry; Carcinogenesis

Contact Details

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Awards Office

American Chemical Society

1155 16th Street, NW

Washington, DC 20036-4801

Fax: +1 202 872 4575

Tel: +1 202 776 8008

Email: [email protected]

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T LOUIS MERCANTILE LIBRARY PRIZE IN AMERICAN BIBLIOGRAPHY

Bibliographical Society of America

Description:

The Bibliographical Society of America, with

funds from the St Louis Mercantile Library at

the University of Missouri, invites

nominations for its prize in American

bibliography. This recognises a study that

concentrates on some aspect of American

history and culture in territories that now

comprise the US, or on literature by American

authors, or literature intended for publication

in territories that now comprise the US.

Nominated studies should involve research in

bibliography and printing history broadly

conceived, and focus on the book as historical

evidence for studying topics such as the

history of book production, publication,

distribution, collecting or reading.

Eligible work includes published books or

articles, master’s theses or doctoral

dissertations defended and approved, or

research results distributed in another

manner. The work must have been published

between 2014 and 2016. Scholars of any

nationality and of academic affiliation, degree

or rank are eligible, while nominations of

young and junior scholars are encouraged.

Self-nominations are allowed.

The prize includes a cash award of US$2,000

and a year’s membership of the society.

Closing date: 01 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

every 3 years.

Posted date: 22 Jun 16

Award type: Prizes, Student awards

Award amount max: USD 2,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.bibsocamer.org/Mercantile-

Prize.htm

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Research Libraries & Special Collections;

Libraries & Information Science; Informetrics

& Bibliometrics; American Literature;

Digitising & Digital Archives; American

History

Contact Details

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BSA

Library Company of Philadelphia

1314 Locust Street

Philadelphia, PA 19107

Fax: +1 215 546 3181

Tel: +1 215 546 5167

Email: [email protected]

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OLSON PRIZES

Canada Council for the Arts – Conseil des Arts du Canada

Description:

The Canada Council for the Arts invites

nominations for the Molson prizes. These

recognise achievement in the fields of the arts,

social sciences and humanities, and are

intended to encourage continuing

contributions to the cultural and intellectual

heritage of Canada.

Candidates must be Canadian citizens or

permanent residents of Canada. They do not

need to be residing in Canada. Candidates

must have made a substantial and

distinguished contribution over a significant

period and have demonstrated outstanding

achievement.

Two prizes, worth CA$50,000 each, are

awarded annually; one in the arts, and the

other in the social sciences and humanities.

Closing date: 01 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 23 Dec 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: CAD 50,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: CAD 100,000

Website:

http://www.canadacouncil.ca/en/council/priz

es/find-a-prize/prizes/molson-prizes

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Social Sciences; Arts and Humanities

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 613 566 4414 ext 4086

Email: [email protected]

’BRIEN FELLOWSHIPS

Leonard and Kathleen O’Brien Humanitarian Trust – Fondation Humanitaire Leonard et Kathleen

O’Brien

Description:

The O’Brien Foundation invites applications

for the O’Brien fellowships. These enable New

Brunswick residents to pursue postgraduate

study or research in any sphere of study at

any recognised university or research

establishment in the world. Awards may also

be used for advanced training in the fine arts,

music or performance.

Applicants must have received a degree, or

equivalent, before making an application.

Preference is given to applicants who intend

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to return to and remain in the province of NB

upon completion of their project.

Fellowships are worth up to CA$15,000 per

year and are tenable for one year. Awards

granted during the last five years have ranged

up to CA$10,000.

Closing date: 01 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 03 Nov 14

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Predoctoral fellowships,

Student awards

Award amount max: CAD 15,000

Website:

http://www.obrienfoundation.ca/en/submiss

ions/how-to-apply

Application form:

http://www.obrienfoundation.ca/images/PD

Fs/letter-of-support.docx

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Any

Contact Details

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O’Brien Foundation

PO Box 368 Station A

Fredericton NB E3B 4Z9

Tel: +1 506 454 6590

Email: [email protected]

UISKES MEDAL FOR BIOMECHANICS

European Society of Biomechanics

Description:

The European Society for Biomechanics

invites nominations for the Huiskes medal for

biomechanics. This recognises senior

researchers who have have contributed

significantly to biomechanics throughout their

careers.

Candidates must be nominated by at least two

ESB members, but nominees do not need to be

ESB members. The award includes a medal

and all expenses paid during the ESB

congress. The winner will be expected to

deliver a keynote lecture at the congress.

Closing date: 01 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 22 Jul 16

Award type: Prizes

Award budget total: -

Website: https://esbiomech.org/esb-

awards/the-huiskes-medal-for-

biomechanics/

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Biomechanics

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Department of Biomedical Engineering

Lund University

Box 118

221 00 Lund

Email: [email protected]

RNEST HEMINGWAY RESEARCH GRANTS

National Archives and Records Administration

Description:

The National Archives and Records

Administration and the JFK Library

Foundation invite applications for the Ernest

Hemingway research grants. These provide

funds for scholars and students to help defray

living, travel and related costs incurred while

doing research in the Ernest Hemingway

collection.

Preference is given to dissertation research by

PhD candidates working in newly opened or

relatively unused portions of the collection,

but all proposals will be considered.

Grants range from USD 200 to USD 1,000.

Closing date: 02 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 19 Jul 16

Award type: Access to libraries, Travel for

research purposes, Financial aid for

postgraduate students, Thesis/Dissertation

funding

Award amount max: USD 1,000

Award amount min: USD 200

Website:

http://www.jfklibrary.org/Research/Research

-Grants-and-Fellowships/Ernest-

Hemingway-Research-Grants.aspx

Application form:

http://www.jfklibrary.org/~/media/assets/Fo

undation/Foundation%20Programs%20and%

20Support/2008%20Ernest%20Hemingway%

20Research%20Grant%20Application.pdf

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Literature, Fiction; American Literature

Contact details

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John F Kennedy Presidential Library and

Museum

Columbia Point

Boston, MA 02125

Fax: +1 617 514 1630

Tel: +1 617 514 1625

Email: [email protected]

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RYSTAL CABIN AWARD

Crystal Cabin Award Association

Description: The Crystal Cabin Award Association invites applications for its crystal cabin award. This recognises excellence in civil aircraft interior development. Awards are presented in eight categories;

cabin concepts;

cabin systems;

electronic systems;

greener cabin, health, safety and environment;

material and components;

passenger comfort hardware;

university;

visionary concepts. Any corporation, scientist, university, institution or individual natural person related with civil aviation industry, or airports may apply. The award includes a certificate, a trophy and a cash prize of €1,500. One award will be given in each category. Closing date: 04 Nov 16 Deadline information: Applications are invited between 10 October and 4 November 2016. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 01 Jun 16

Award type: Prizes Award amount max: €1,500 Website: http://www.crystal-cabin-award.com/the-award/general-information.html Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Engineering Design; Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering; Aerospace Materials, Structures & Design; Aerospace Engineering & Avionics Contact details ---------------------------------------------- John F Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Columbia Point Boston, MA 02125 Fax: +1 617 514 1630 Tel: +1 617 514 1625 Email: [email protected]

ATIONAL ACADEMY OF EDUCATION/SPENCER POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Spencer Foundation

Description: The National Academy of Education and the Spencer Foundation invite applications for their postdoctoral fellowship. This supports early-career scholars by funding proposals

that make significant scholarly contributions to the field of education.

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Applicants must have received their PhD, EdD or equivalent between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2014, and should have a demonstrated record of research experience in education. They may be non-US citizens. Up to 30 fellowships, each worth US$70,000, are available. The fellowship may be used to support one year of full-time research or two years of part-time research. Closing date: 05 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 01 Oct 15 Award type: Early-Career fellowships Award amount max: USD 70,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.naeducation.org/NAED_080201.htm Application form: https://www.gdg.do/prod1/portal/portal.jsp?c=4348801&p=4739686&g=4741168 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Research Methods in Education; Education Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- National Academy of Education 500 Fifth Street NW, #307 Washington, DC 20001 Email: [email protected]

ANIEL C DRUCKER MEDAL

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Description:

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers invites nominations for the Daniel C Drucker medal. This recognises contributions to the field of applied mechanics and mechanical engineering through research, teaching and service to the community over a substantial period of time. The award includes US$1,000 and a travel expense supplement to attend the award presentation. Closing date: 05 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 26 Nov 13

Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: - Award amount min: USD 2,000 Award budget total: - Website: http://www.asme.org/about-asme/honors-awards/achievement-awards/daniel-c--drucker-medal Application form: https://www.asme.org/wwwasmeorg/media/ResourceFiles/AboutASME/Honors%20Awards/Achievement_Nomination_Form_Instructions.doc Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any

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Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Microelectromechanical Systems (MEMS); Machining & Machine Theory; Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering; Fracture Mechanics; Computational Mechanics; Theoretical

Mechanics; Aerospace Engineering & Avionics; Mechanical Engineering Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 217 333 4970 Email: [email protected]

ARNER T KOITER MEDAL

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Description: The American Society of Mechanical Engineers invites nominations for the Warner T Koiter medal. This medal is bestowed in recognition of distinguished contributions to the field of solid mechanics with special emphasis on the effective blending of theoretical and applied elements of the discipline, and on a high degree of leadership in the international solid mechanics community. The award includes US$2,000 and a travel supplement to attend the award presentation. Closing date: 05 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 May 14 Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences, meetings etc. Award amount max: - Award amount min: USD 2,000 Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.asme.org/about-asme/honors-awards/achievement-awards/warner-t--koiter-medal Application form: https://www.asme.org/wwwasmeorg/media/ResourceFiles/AboutASME/Honors%20Awards/Achievement_Nomination_Form_Instructions.doc Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Mechanical Engineering; Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering; Solid Mechanics; Aerospace Engineering & Avionics Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +1 512 471 4164 Email: [email protected]

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ULBRIGHT/LLOYD’S OF LONDON SCHOLAR AWARD

Fulbright Commission

Description:

The Fulbright Commission and Lloyd’s of London invite applications for their scholar award. This enables a UK academic or professional to pursue research in a subject related to risk. Research topics may include the following:

big data analytics and machine learning: how can these emerging technologies be harnessed to improve the understanding of risk;

climate change – mitigation and management of risk;

cyber risk – how do we begin to quantify potential systemic exposures;

digitisation, automation, artificial intelligence and robotic systems;

earthquake and volcanic activity – methodologies for assessing the economic and social impacts;

energy risks and insurance – development of green technology and related risks;

geographic information systems and remote sensing – how can these be harnessed to deliver risk transfer solutions for developing countries;

human disasters;

risk accumulation over multiple extreme natural events;

political risk – frameworks for measuring political stability and the likelihood of trade disruption;

reputational harm – frameworks for measuring threats and exposures;

social media and insurance;

understanding liability risk across geographic and political boundaries and globally interconnected supply chains;

understanding risk in data poor environments.

Applicants must be UK citizens resident anywhere except the US. They must hold, or expect to obtain, a PhD in a relevant area, or have equivalent professional training or experience. Some preference is given to applicants with less than six months’ experience in the US. Two grants are available for a period between three and 12 months, although preference will be given to projects lasting six to 12 months. Support includes US$5,000 per month towards institutional fees, travel costs, accommodation and general maintenance costs while in the US. A number of memberships, sickness and accident benefit coverage and visa sponsorship are also included. Recipients should depart for the award year between mid July 2017 and 30 April 2018. Closing date: 06 Nov 16 Deadline information: Applications are invited between 1 August and 6 November 2016. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 11 Mar 16 Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Financial aid for postgraduate students, Student awards, Travel for research purposes Award budget total: - Website: http://www.fulbright.org.uk/fulbright-awards/exchanges-to-the-usa/scholars-and-professionals/lloyd-s-of-london-scholar-award Application form: https://apply.embark.com/student/fulbright/scholars/30/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Canada, Mexico, All African Nations, All European

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Nations, All Asian nations, All South American nations, All Oceanian nations, Caribbean, Central America Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Political Risk Factors & Analysis; International Security; Natural Hazards & Disasters; Health Insurance; Health Systems,

Risk Management; Insurance & Actuarial Science; Industrial & Corporate Security; Emergency Preparedness; Cybersecurity Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Tel: +44 20 7498 4010 Email: [email protected]

NTERNTIONAL PRIZE

Fyssen Foundation

Description:

The Fyssen Foundation invites nominations

for its international prize. This recognises

distinguished research achievements in the

following areas: ethology, paleontology,

archaeology, anthropology, psychology,

epistemology, logic and sciences of the

nervous system. The theme for 2016 is the

archaeology of social complexity.

Nominations are welcomed from recognised

scientists.

The prize is worth €60,000.

Closing date: 07 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 13 Jul 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: €60,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.fondationfyssen.fr/en/internatio

nal-prize/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Palaeontology & Palynology; Ethology &

Comparative Psychology; Central Nervous

System; Cognitive Processes

Contact details

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Secretariat Fyssen Foundation

194 rue de Rivoli

75001 Paris

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CTS/AMGEN BONE BIOLOGY FELLOWSHIP

European Calcified Tissue Society

Description: The European Calcified Tissue Society and Amgen invite applications for their bone biology fellowship. This supports translational or clinical research in the area of bone disease, in particular projects which concern the RANK/RANKL/OPG pathway or Wnt pathway translated into clinical relevance of bone disease. Any scientist or clinician working in the field of bone biology may apply. Applicants must be members of the society working in an European institution. If a strong case can be made for performing the research outside of Europe, applications may be considered from European members working in an international institution. The fellowship is worth €100,000 and is tenable over three years, half of which should be deployed to cover salary costs. Closing date: 07 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 01 Sep 16 Award type: Senior fellowships, Mid-Career fellowships, Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators Award amount max: €100,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://ectsoc.org/ectsamgen-bone-biology-fellowship/ Application form: http://extranet.ectsoc.org/ects-amgen-bone-biology-fellowship/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Bone Cancers; Osteoporosis & Other Bone Diseases

RUNFELD MEMORIAL AWARD AND MEDAL

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

Description:

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and

Mining invites nominations for the Grunfeld

memorial award and medal. This recognises a

professional contribution which has had a

significant influence on the engineering

application of components from any alloys in

the metallurgical industries. Early to mid-

career individuals are eligible, and self-

nominations are not accepted. Where the

proposer and nominee are from the same

organisation, the nomination must also be

supported by an independent endorser.

The prize is worth £750.

Closing date: 07 Nov 16 (Forecast)

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Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated every 2 years.

Posted date: 10 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £750

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: £750

Website: http://www.iom3.org/content/iom3-

medals-prizes

Application form:

https://www.iom3online.org/iom/frontend/re

g/thome.csp?pageID=269542&eventID=560&

eventID=560

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Electrical & Electronic Engineering,

Metallurgy & Materials; Metals & Alloys

Contact Details

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Tel: +44 20 7451 7365

OUIS BONDUELLE RESEARCH AWARD

Fondation Louis Bonduelle – Louis Bonduelle Foundation

Description: The Louis Bonduelle Foundation invites applications for the Louis Bonduelle research award. This supports young researchers conducting work in the areas of nutrition or eating habits, regardless of the scientific discipline concerned. Applicants must be under 35 years of age and enrolled in a higher education establishment or school.The award is worth €10,000. Closing date: 07 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 10 Jul 15

Award type: Student awards, Directed grants for individual investigators, Young investigator awards Award amount max: €10,000 Website: http://www.fondation-louisbonduelle.org/france/en/health-professionals/research-support/louis-bonduelle-research-award.html#axzz3a1BZe6p0 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Nutrition & Dietetics

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ADR PROSTHODONTICS GROUP STUDENT RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

International Association for Dental Research

Description:

The International Association for Dental

Research’s prosthodontics group and VITA

Zahnfabrik invite applications for their

student research fellowship. This encourages

dental students, residents and graduate

students to consider careers in oral health

research related to the topic of prosthodontics.

Students, residents or graduate students

carrying out original research in which they

are the primary investigator are eligible to

apply. To be eligible, applicants cannot have

been the primary author of more than three

articles published in refereed scientific

journals. Students should also be sponsored

by a faculty member who is a member of the

IADR’s prosthodontics group.

The fellowship consists of a cash prize worth

US$3,000 with additional travel funds

available worth up to US$1,500 to support

direct costs for the research and travel and

accommodations to present at an annual

IADR general session and exhibition.

Closing date: 08 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 02 Aug 13

Award type: Predoctoral fellowships, Travel

to conferences, meetings etc.

Award amount max: USD 4,500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.iadr.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pa

geid=3867

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Allied Health Professions; Special Needs

Dentistry; Dentistry; Restorative Dentistry;

Medical Implants

Contact Details

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Department of Prosthodontics

School of Dentistry

Alberts-Ludwigs-University

Hugstetterstraße 55

79106 Freiburg

Email: [email protected]

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ODLEIAN LIBRARY FELLOWSHIPS

The Renaissance Society of America

Description:

The Renaissance Society of America invites

applications for the Bodleian Library

fellowships. These support research projects

and publications that aim to advance

scholarly knowledge about the Renaissance.

Two types of fellowships are available:

the RSA-Bodleian Library fellowship

comprises one residential grant to a

scholar in any discipline;

the RSA-Kress Bodleian Library

fellowship is available to an art

historian.

Members of the RSA of any country may

apply. Each fellowship is worth between

US$3,000 and US$4,000 for a duration of one

month.

Closing date: 10 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between September and 10

November 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 14 Jul 16

Award type: Predoctoral fellowships, Mid-

Career fellowships, Early-Career

fellowships, Senior fellowships, Directed

grants for individual investigators, Travel

for research purposes, Access to libraries

Award amount max: USD 4,000

Award amount min: USD 3,000

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.rsa.org/page/fellowships

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Renaissance Literature; Renaissance History

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

ENTRE FOR REFORMATION AND RENAISSANCE STUDIES FELLOWSHIPS

The Renaissance Society of America

Description:

The Renaissance Society of America invites

applications for the Centre for Reformation

and Renaissance Studies fellowships. These

support full-time research in the CRRS

collections at Victoria College in the

University of Toronto and at other research

libraries in the University of Toronto system.

Two types of fellowships are available:

the RSA-Centre for Reformation and

Renaissance Studies fellowship,

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comprising one residential grant to a

scholar in any discipline;

the RSA-Kress Centre for Reformation

and Renaissance Studies fellowship,

comprising one residential grant to an

art historian.

Applicants must be members of the RSA and

must hold a PhD. Each fellowship is worth

between USD 3,000 and USD 4,000 for a

duration of one month.

Closing date: 10 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between September and 10

November 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 28 Jul 16

Award type: Travel for research purposes,

Senior fellowships, Mid-Career fellowships,

Access to libraries, Directed grants for

individual investigators, Early-Career

fellowships

Award amount max: USD 4,000

Award amount min: USD 3,000

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.rsa.org/page/fellowships

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Renaissance History; Renaissance Literature

Contact Details

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The Graduate Center

CUNY

365 Fifth Avenue

Room 5400

New York

NY 10016-4309

Fax: +1 212 817 2130

Tel: +1 212 817 1544

Email: [email protected]

ENTRO VITTORE BRANCA FELLOWSHIPS

The Renaissance Society of America

Description:

The Renaissance Society of America invites

applications for the Centro Vittore Branca

fellowships. These support a one-month

residence at the Centro Vittore Branca on the

Isola di San Giorgio Maggiore for the purpose

of research in Venice. Two types of

fellowships are available:

the RSA-Patricia H. Labalme

fellowship, comprising one residential

grant to a scholar in any discipline;

the RSA-Kress Centro Vittore Branca

fellowship, comprising one residential

grant to an art historian.

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Applicants must be members of the RSA.

Each fellowship is worth between USD 3,000

and USD 4,000 for a duration of one month.

Closing date: 10 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between September and 10

November 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 28 Jul 16

Award type: Access to libraries, Directed

grants for individual investigators, Early-

Career fellowships, Predoctoral fellowships,

Senior fellowships, Mid-Career fellowships,

Travel for research purposes

Award amount max: USD 4,000

Award amount min: USD 3,000

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.rsa.org/page/fellowships

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Renaissance History; Renaissance Literature

Contact Details

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The Graduate Center

CUNY

365 Fifth Avenue

Room 5400

New York

NY 10016-4309

Fax: +1 212 817 2130

Tel: +1 212 817 1544

Email: [email protected]

UNTINGTON FELLOWSHIPS

The Renaissance Society of America

Description:

The Renaissance Society of America invites

applications for the Huntington fellowships.

These support full-time research in the

Huntington’s collections. Two types of

fellowships are available:

the RSA-Huntington fellowship,

comprising one residential grant to a

scholar in any discipline;

the RSA-Kress Huntington fellowship,

comprising one residential grant to an

art historian.

Applicants must be members of the RSA and

must hold a PhD or be an all-but-dissertation

doctoral candidate. Each fellowship is worth

between USD 3,000 and USD 4,000 for a

duration of one month.

Closing date: 10 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between September and 10

November 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 28 Jul 16

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Award type: Mid-Career fellowships,

Predoctoral fellowships, Early-Career

fellowships, Directed grants for individual

investigators, Travel for research purposes,

Access to libraries, Senior fellowships

Award amount max: USD 4,000

Award amount min: USD 3,000

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.rsa.org/page/fellowships

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Renaissance History; Renaissance Literature

Contact Details

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The Graduate Center

CUNY

365 Fifth Avenue

Room 5400

New York

NY 10016-4309

Fax: +1 212 817 2130

Tel: +1 212 817 1544

Email: [email protected]

EWBERRY FELLOWSHIPS

The Renaissance Society of America

Description:

The Renaissance Society of America invites

applications for the Newberry fellowships.

These support full-time research in the

Newberry collections. Two types of

fellowships are available:

the RSA-Newberry fellowship,

comprising one residential grant to a

scholar in any discipline;

the RSA-Kress Newberry fellowship,

comprising one residential grant to an

art historian.

Applicants must be members of the RSA and

must hold a PhD or currently be enrolled in a

PhD programme and have advanced to

candidacy through approval of the

dissertation proposal. Applications from those

who expect PhD candidacy after the

application deadline will not be considered.

Each fellowship is worth USD 2,500 for

duration of one month.

Closing date: 10 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between September and 10

November 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 28 Jul 16

Award type: Predoctoral fellowships, Mid-

Career fellowships, Access to libraries,

Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for

individual investigators, Senior fellowships,

Travel for research purposes

Award amount max: USD 2,500

Award budget total: -

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http://www.rsa.org/page/fellowships

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Renaissance History; Renaissance Literature

Contact Details

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The Graduate Center

CUNY

365 Fifth Avenue

Room 5400

New York

NY 10016-4309

Fax: +1 212 817 2130

Tel: +1 212 817 1544

Email: [email protected]

OLGER FELLOWSHIPS

The Renaissance Society of America

Description:

The Renaissance Society of America invites

applications for the Folger fellowships. These

support scholars whose research would

benefit from a longer period of sustained

research within the Folger collections. Two

types of fellowships are available:

the RSA-Folger fellowship,

comprising one residential grant to a

scholar in any discipline;

the RSA-Kress Folger fellowship,

comprising one residential grant to an

art historian.

Applicants must be members of the RSA and

must hold a PhD. Each fellowship is worth

USD 5,000 for a duration of two months.

Closing date: 10 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between September and 10

November 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 28 Jul 16

Award type: Senior fellowships, Access to

libraries, Mid-Career fellowships, Early-

Career fellowships, Directed grants for

individual investigators

Award amount max: USD 5,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.rsa.org/page/fellowships

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Renaissance History; Renaissance Literature

Contact Details

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The Graduate Center

CUNY

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365 Fifth Avenue

Room 5400

New York

NY 10016-4309

Fax: +1 212 817 2130

Tel: +1 212 817 1544

Email: [email protected]

RESS NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY FELLOWSHIP

The Renaissance Society of America

Description:

The Renaissance Society of America invites

applications for the Kress New York Public

Library fellowship. This supports a one-

month residence in New York City by a

member of the RSA for the purposes of art

history research in the Special Collections of

The New York Public Library.

Applicants must be members of the RSA. The

fellowship is open to scholars at all career

levels.

The fellowship is worth between USD 3,000

and USD 4,000 for a duration of one month.

Closing date: 10 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between September and 10

November 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 03 Aug 16

Award type: Travel for research purposes,

Predoctoral fellowships, Mid-Career

fellowships, Senior fellowships, Access to

libraries, Directed grants for individual

investigators, Early-Career fellowships

Award amount max: USD 4,000

Award amount min: USD 3,000

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.rsa.org/?page=GrantKressNYPL

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Renaissance Literature; Renaissance History

Contact Details

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The Graduate Center

CUNY

365 Fifth Avenue

Room 5400

New York

NY 10016-4309

Fax: +1 212 817 2130

Tel: +1 212 817 1544

Email: [email protected]

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RESS BEINECKE LIBRARY FELLOWSHIP

The Renaissance Society of America

Description: The Renaissance Society of America invites applications for the Kress Beinecke Library fellowship. This supports a one-month residence at Yale by a member of the RSA for the purposes of art history research in the research in the collections of the Beinecke Rare Book & Manuscript Library. Applicants must be members of the RSA. The fellowship is open to scholars at all career levels. The fellowship is worth between USD 3,000 and USD 4,000 for a duration of one month. Closing date: 10 Nov 16 Deadline information: Applications are invited between September and 10 November 2016. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 03 Aug 16 Award type: Travel for research purposes, Predoctoral fellowships, Mid-Career fellowships, Senior fellowships, Access to libraries, Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators Award amount max: USD 4,000

Award amount min: USD 3,000 Award budget total: - Website: https://rsa.site-ym.com/?GrantKressBeinecke Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Renaissance Literature; Renaissance History Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- The Graduate Center CUNY 365 Fifth Avenue Room 5400 New York NY 10016-4309 Fax: +1 212 817 2130 Tel: +1 212 817 1544 Email: [email protected]

RESS UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES LIBRARY FELLOWSHIP

The Renaissance Society of America

Description:

The Renaissance Society of America invites

applications for the Kress University of

California Los Angeles Library fellowship.

This supports a one-month residence by a

member of the RSA for the purposes of art

history research in the University of

California Los Angeles Special Collections.

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Applicants must be members of the RSA. The

fellowship is open to scholars at all career

levels.

The fellowship is worth between USD 3,000

and USD 4,000 for a duration of one month.

Closing date: 10 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between September and 10

November 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 03 Aug 16

Award type: Senior fellowships, Travel for

research purposes, Access to libraries,

Directed grants for individual investigators,

Early-Career fellowships, Predoctoral

fellowships, Mid-Career fellowships

Award amount max: USD 4,000

Award amount min: USD 3,000

Award budget total: -

Website: https://rsa.site-

ym.com/?GrantKressUCLA

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Renaissance History; Renaissance Literature

Contact Details

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The Graduate Center

CUNY

365 Fifth Avenue

Room 5400

New York

NY 10016-4309

Fax: +1 212 817 2130

Tel: +1 212 817 1544

Email: [email protected]

AUL OSKAR KRISTELLER FELLOWSHIPS

The Renaissance Society of America

Description:

The Renaissance Society of America invites

applications for the Paul Oskar Kristeller

fellowships. These support scholarly research

at the archive, collection, site, library or other

venue.

Applicants must be members of the RSA. The

fellowships are open to scholars at all career

levels.

Three fellowships, worth between USD 3,000

and USD 4,000 each, are available.

Closing date: 10 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between September and 10

November 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 11 Aug 16

Award type: Senior fellowships, Travel for

research purposes, Predoctoral fellowships,

Mid-Career fellowships, Access to libraries,

Directed grants for individual investigators,

Early-Career fellowships, Postdoctoral

training fellowships

Award amount max: USD 4,000

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Award budget total: -

Website: https://rsa.site-

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Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Renaissance History; Renaissance Literature

Contact Details

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The Graduate Center

CUNY

365 Fifth Avenue

Room 5400

New York

NY 10016-4309

Fax: +1 212 817 2130

Tel: +1 212 817 1544

Email: [email protected]

HORT-TERM RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

The Renaissance Society of America

Description:

The Renaissance Society of America invites

applications for its short-term fellowships.

These support scholarly research at the

archive, collection, site, library or other venue.

Applicants must be members of the RSA. The

fellowships are open to scholars at all career

levels.

Eight fellowships, worth between USD 3,000

and USD 4,000 each, are available.

Closing date: 10 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between September and 10

November 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 11 Aug 16

Award type: Travel for research purposes,

Senior fellowships, Access to libraries,

Postdoctoral training fellowships, Early-

Career fellowships, Directed grants for

individual investigators, Predoctoral

fellowships, Mid-Career fellowships

Award amount max: USD 4,000

Award amount min: USD 3,000

Award budget total: -

Website: https://rsa.site-

ym.com/?GrantRSAShortTerm

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Renaissance History; Renaissance Literature

Contact Details

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The Graduate Center

CUNY

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365 Fifth Avenue

Room 5400

New York

NY 10016-4309

Fax: +1 212 817 2130

Tel: +1 212 817 1544

Email: [email protected]

LAUDE V PALISCA FELLOWSHIP IN MUSICOLOGY

The Renaissance Society of America

Description:

The Renaissance Society of America invites

applications for the Claude V Palisca

fellowship in musicology. This supports

scholarly research by a musicologist at the

archive, collection, site, library or other venue.

Applicants must be members of the RSA. The

fellowship is open to scholars at all career

levels.

The fellowship is worth between USD 3,000

and USD 4,000.

Closing date: 10 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between September and 10

November 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 11 Aug 16

Award type: Early-Career fellowships,

Directed grants for individual investigators,

Senior fellowships, Travel for research

purposes, Predoctoral fellowships, Mid-

Career fellowships, Access to libraries,

Postdoctoral training fellowships

Award amount max: USD 4,000

Award amount min: USD 3,000

Award budget total: -

Website: https://rsa.site-

ym.com/page/PaliscaFellowship

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Renaissance History; Renaissance Literature

Contact Details

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The Graduate Center

CUNY

365 Fifth Avenue

Room 5400

New York

NY 10016-4309

Fax: +1 212 817 2130

Tel: +1 212 817 1544

Email: [email protected]

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RESS CARLO PEDRETTI FELLOWSHIP IN LEONARDO DA VINCI STUDIES

The Renaissance Society of America

Description:

The Renaissance Society of America invites

applications for the Kress Carlo Pedretti

fellowship in Leonardo da Vinci studies. This

supports scholarly research by a specialist in

Leonardo da Vinci studies at the archive,

collection, site, library or other venue.

Applicants must be members of the RSA. The

fellowship is open to scholars at all career

levels.

The fellowship is worth between USD 3,000

and USD 4,000.

Closing date: 10 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between September and 10

November 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 11 Aug 16

Award type: Access to libraries, Postdoctoral

training fellowships, Predoctoral

fellowships, Mid-Career fellowships, Travel

for research purposes, Senior fellowships,

Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for

individual investigators

Award amount max: USD 4,000

Award amount min: USD 3,000

Award budget total: -

Website: https://rsa.site-

ym.com/page/PedrettiFellowship

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Renaissance Literature; Renaissance History

Contact Details

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The Graduate Center

CUNY

365 Fifth Avenue

Room 5400

New York

NY 10016-4309

Fax: +1 212 817 2130

Tel: +1 212 817 1544

Email: [email protected]

AMUEL H KRESS MID-CAREER RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION FELLOWSHIPS IN

ART HISTORY

The Renaissance Society of America

Description:

The Renaissance Society of America invites

applications for the Samuel H Kress mid-

career research and publication fellowships in

art history. This supports the costs of

publication in the history of art, but in some

cases may be awarded for research travel

costs for art history projects.

K

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Applicants must be members of the RSA and

must hold a PhD. If applying for support, for

the publication of a book or article this must

be accepted for publication. Five fellowships,

worth between USD 3,000 and USD 4,000

each, are available.

Closing date: 10 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between September and 10

November 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 16 Aug 16

Award type: Mid-Career fellowships, Travel

for research purposes, Publish, edit,

translate, disseminate

Award amount max: USD 4,000

Award amount min: USD 3,000

Award budget total: -

Website: https://rsa.site-

ym.com/?GrantKressPub

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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History of Art; Renaissance Literature;

Renaissance History

Contact Details

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The Graduate Center

CUNY

365 Fifth Avenue

Room 5400

New York, NY 10016-4309

Fax: +1 212 817 2130

Tel: +1 212 817 1544

Email: [email protected]

ILLIAM BEAUMONT PRIZE IN GASTROENTEROLOGY

American Gastroenterological Association

Description:

The American Gastroenterological

Association invites nominations for the

William Beaumont prize in gastroenterology.

This recognises an individual who has made a

major contribution that has significantly

advanced gastroenterological basic or clinical

research. The recipient must have made a

unique, outstanding contribution of major

importance for the field of gastroenterology,

which will lead or has led to important new

insights or advances in understanding,

diagnosing, or treating digestive disease; or

provides significant new knowledge of basic

cellular and genetic structures or functions

relevant to digestive function or disease.

Please note that nominees need not be

gastroenterologists; consideration will be

given to scientists and medical professionals

from all fields.

A cheque to the amount of US$US10,000, plus

a travel grant to attend digestive disease

week, will be awarded to the recipient.

Closing date: 11 Nov 16 (Forecast)

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been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 13 Nov 12

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: USD 10,000

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.gastro.org/community/awards-

nominations/member-recognition-

prizes/william-beaumont-prize-in-

gastroenterology

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Clinical Medicine; Gastroenterology;

Diagnostic Sciences; Bowel Diseases

Contact Details

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AGA

4930 Del Ray Avenue

Bethesda, MD 20814

Fax: +1 301 222 4012

Tel: +1 301 654 5920

Email: [email protected]

ASTER’S DISSERTATION AWARD

Chartered Institute of Building

Description:

The Chartered Institute of Building invites

nominations for its master’s dissertation

award. This recognises research undertaken

by postgraduate students, and promotes the

importance of advanced research skills by

enabling students to pursue specialised

careers.

Nominations must be from taught

postgraduate degree courses, either accredited

or non-accredited by the institute, and the

nominee must have completed a master’s

degree in the year 2015 or 2016, and received

an outstanding grade. Each submission must

be endorsed by a nominator from the relevant

educational institution. Nominees may be

members or non-members and be from the

UK or overseas.

Two awards are offered, the premier award,

worth £1,000, and the highly commended

award, worth £500.

Closing date: 11 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 20 Jun 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £1,000

Award amount min: £500

Award budget total: £1,500

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Website: http://iandrawards.ciob.org/award-

categories/masters

Application form:

http://iandrawards.ciob.org/sites/default/file

s/Masters%20Dissertation%20Award%20Ent

ry%20Form.pdf

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Built Environment & Spatial Planning

Contact Details

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The Chartered Institute of Building

1 Arlington Square

Downshire Way

Bracknell RG12 1WA

Tel: +44 134 463 0796

Email: [email protected]

ANDELA WASHINGTON FELLOWSHIP FOR YOUNG AFRICAN LEADERS

International Research and Exchanges Board

Description:

International Research and Exchanges Board

IREX, through the Department of State’s

Young African Leaders Initiative, invites

applications for the Mandela Washington

fellowship for young African leaders. This

programme brings 1,000 young African

leaders to the US in summer 2016 for

academic coursework and leadership training

and offers continued professional

development in Africa. Each fellow takes part

in a six-week academic and leadership

institute at a US university or college in either

business and entrepreneurship, civic

leadership or public management. After this

fellows visit Washington, D.C. for a three-day

presidential summit during which fellows

take part in networking and panel discussions

with US leaders from the public, private, and

non-profit sectors. 100 selected fellows remain

in the US to participate in a six-week

professional development experience.

Citizens and residents of participating African

countries may apply. Individuals in Eritrea

and Zimbabwe may not apply to the public

management track. Individuals in Sudan may

only apply for the civic leadership track.

Applicants should be between the ages of 25

and 35 at the time of application, be eligible to

receive a US J-1 visa and be proficient in

reading, writing and speaking English.

Closing date: 11 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect.

Applications are invited between 1 October

and 11 November 2015. This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 25 Sep 15

Award type: Personal development,

Development (Africa/Caribbean),

Postdoctoral training fellowships,

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Predoctoral training fellowships, Young

investigator awards

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

https://youngafricanleaders.state.gov/washin

gton-fellowship/apply/

Application form: https://yaliapp.irex.org/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Angola,

Burkina Faso, Burundi, Benin, Botswana,

Congo, the Democratic Republic of the,

Central African Republic, Congo, Côte

d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Djibouti,

Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Gambia,

Guinea, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau,

Kenya, Comoros, Liberia, Lesotho,

Madagascar, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius,

Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger,

Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Sudan, Sierra

Leone, Senegal, Somalia, Sao Tome and

Principe, Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Tanzania,

United Republic of, Uganda, South Africa,

Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Sudan

Disciplines

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Public Infrastructure & Asset Management;

Management of Selected Functions;

Management Theory; Leadership

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

EAN FRANKLIN YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD

American Physiological Society

Description:

The American Physiological Society,

sponsored by Data Sciences International,

invites applications for the Dean Franklin

young investigator award. This recognises the

best postdoctoral scientist or junior faculty

member who is pursuing in vivo

physiological research, and who is in the

process of establishing an independent

laboratory.

Applicants must be members of the society in

good standing, but may be from anywhere in

the world. The award includes a travel grant

of US$1,500 to attend the society’s annual

experimental biology meeting, and an

institutional grant, worth approximately

US$20,000, which is provided to the

recipient’s institution with a DSI

instrumentation starter kit.

Closing date: 13 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 16 Nov 15

Award type: Young investigator awards,

Travel to conferences, meetings etc., Prizes

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

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aps.org/mm/awards/Other-APS-

Awards/Early-Career-Professional#Dean

Application form: https://apps.the-

aps.org/awardapps/login/index.cfm

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Physiology; Medical Instrumentation

ACULTY FOR THE FUTURE FELLOWSHIPS

Schlumberger Foundation

Description:

The Schlumberger Foundation invites

applications for its faculty for the future

fellowships. These enable women from

developing and emerging economies to

pursue PhD or postdoctoral studies in the

physical sciences, engineering and technology

at leading universities abroad. Fellows are

expected to return to their home countries on

completion of the fellowship in order to

continue their academic careers, further their

research, teach, and act as role models for

other young women.

Female citizens of developing countries and

emerging economies who are enrolled in,

admitted to or who have applied to a

university or research institute abroad are

eligible to apply. Applicants should have an

excellent academic record, a proven track

record of teaching experience or a

demonstrable commitment to teaching and be

able to demonstrate active participation in

faculty life and outreach programmes to

encourage young women into the sciences.

Fellowships cover tuition and university fees,

accommodation, subsistence and travel

expenses, and are worth up to US$40,000 per

year for postdoctoral study and up to

US$50,000 per year for PhD study.

Fellowships may be renewed subject to

satisfactory review.

Closing date: 14 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 30 Jul 14

Award type: Predoctoral fellowships, Travel

for research purposes, Directed grants for

individual investigators, Financial aid for

postgraduate students, Early-Career

fellowships, Postdoctoral training

fellowships

Award amount max: USD 50,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.facultyforthefuture.net/

Application form: https://www.fftf.slb.com/

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Country of applicant institution: Lower-

Middle-Income countries, Low Income

countries, Upper-Middle-Income countries

Disciplines

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Civil Engineering; Petroleum Engineering;

Engineering; Ceramics; Atmospheric Physics;

Electrical & Electronic Engineering; Physical

Chemistry; Metallurgy; Aerospace

Engineering & Avionics; Earth Sciences; Pure

Mathematics; Materials Sciences; Mining

Engineering; Environmental Science;

Biological Sciences; Mechanical Engineering;

Radiation Sources & Isotopes; General

Engineering; Particle Physics; Physics; Energy

Conversion; Cloud Physics; Chemistry;

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering;

Universe Sciences; Physical Sciences and

Engineering; Statistics; Computer Science &

Informatics; Nuclear Physics; Applied

Mathematics; Chemical Engineering

Contact Details

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Schlumberger Foundation

42 Rue St Dominique

75007 Paris

Email: [email protected]

HARLES SEEGER PRIZE

Society for Ethnomusicology

Description:

The Society for Ethnomusicology invites

applications for the Charles Seeger prize. This

recognises the most distinguished student

paper presented at the SEM annual meeting.

Any student who presents a formal paper at

the meeting is eligible for the prize, including

those who are engaged in writing the doctoral

dissertation. Students who are teaching full-

time may not apply. The prize is worth

US$200.

Closing date: 14 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 14 Jun 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 200

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.ethnomusicology.org/?Prizes_Se

eger

Application form:

http://www.ethnomusicology.org/resource/re

smgr/Docs/Seeger_2016.doc

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Ethnography & Ethnology; Social & Cultural

Anthropology; Musicology

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Email: [email protected]

NSTITUTE FOR THEORY AND COMPUTATION POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Harvard-Smithsonian Centre for

Astrophysics invites applications for its

Institute for Theory and Computation

postdoctoral fellowships. This supports

researchers who work in any field related to

theoretical or numerical astrophysics. The

objective is to integrate conceptual theory

with computational modelling. Fellows will

have access to the new computing facilities

and the opportunity to interact and work with

researchers in both the Harvard College

Observatory and the Smithsonian

Astrophysical Observatory.

Applicants must have completed a PhD in

order to be eligible; successful candidates who

have received their degree within three years

of the effective start date of the fellowship

must provide verification of their PhD. There

are no restrictions on national origin or

citizenship.

The fellowship period is two years, with an

opportunity to renew for a third year. The

normal starting date is 1 September 2017,

however, earlier appointments are possible.

Closing date: 14 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications due by

5pm EST. This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 12 Sep 16

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Early-Career fellowships,

Access to laboratories, telescopes etc.,

Networking/collaboration

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/opportunities/f

ellowships/itc/application.html

Application form:

https://www.cfa.harvard.edu/pcgi/fellowship

/application.pl?pid=5

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Computer Simulation & Modelling; Galactic

Astronomy; High Energy Astrophysics &

Cosmic Rays; Cosmology & Extragalactic

Astronomy; Numerical Analysis; Theoretical

Physics

Contact Details

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Smithsonian Institution

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PO Box 37012

SI Building, Room 153, MRC 010

Washington DC 20013-7012

Tel: +1 202 633 1000

Email: [email protected]

UNTINGTON FELLOWSHIPS

Huntington Library

Description: The Huntington Library invites applications for its Huntington fellowships. These enable doctorate candidates or PhD-level scholars to undertake research fellowships at the Huntington Library. The majority of the fellowships will be awarded to scholars working in the general holdings of the library, although a number of specialised fellowships are available, including:

the Francis Bacon Foundation fellowships in Renaissance England;

the Reese fellowship in American bibliography and the history of the book in the Americas;

the Trent R Dames civil engineering history fellowship;

the Christopher Isherwood Foundation fellowship;

the Francis J Weber research fellowship in Roman Catholic history.

To be eligible, candidates must hold a PhD or equivalent qualification, or be a doctoral candidate at the dissertation stage. Recipients of all fellowships are expected to be in continuous residence at The Huntington for the one to five month tenure of the fellowship. Awards are worth US$3,000 per month. Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 24 Jul 14 Award type: Mid-Career fellowships, Predoctoral fellowships, Early-Career fellowships, Access to libraries, Directed grants for individual investigators Award amount max: USD 15,000 Award amount min: USD 3,000 Award budget total: - Website: http://www.huntington.org/WebAssets/Templates/content.aspx?id=566 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Creative Writing; Disadvantaged & Minority Groups; English Language & Literature; Art & Design: History, Practice & Theory; American History; Modern Languages & Linguistics; History of Engineering & Technology; Museums & Curation; Renaissance Literature; Archaeology; History of Science; Colonial & Postcolonial Literature; Renaissance History; Military Sciences; American Literature; Indigenous Peoples of the Americas; Cultural Studies; British & Irish Studies; History; North American Studies Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Huntington Library

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1151 Oxford Road San Marino CA, 91108

Email: [email protected]

AMSAY MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS

Ramsay Memorial Fellowships Trust

Description:

The Ramsay Memorial Fellowships Trust

invites applications for its fellowships. These

enable postdoctoral chemists who are in the

early stages of their career to initiate a

programme of original and independent

research in the UK.

Candidates must hold a PhD, preferably from

a Commonwealth university or its equivalent.

In exceptional cases, awards may be made to

those who gained their doctorate outside the

Commonwealth. Candidates must have

submitted their PhD thesis by the 31

December following the fellowship deadline.

Preference is given to Commonwealth citizens

who have graduated with distinction in

chemistry from a university within the

Commonwealth and who are proposing to

study at the department of chemistry at UCL.

Fellowships are normally tenable for two

years. While the fellowship may be fully

funded, the trust normally funds 50 per cent

of the fellow’s salary costs, up to a total of

£17,500 per year. The rest is co-funded by an

approved university department, industrial

company or other suitable body. A grant

worth up to £1,000 per year is available for

research expenses.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 18 Apr 16

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Early-Career fellowships,

Postdoctoral training fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ramsay-

trust/eligibility

Application form:

http://www.ucl.ac.uk/ramsay-

trust/Application%20Form

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Chemistry

Contact Details

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Ramsay Memorial Fellowships Trust

Academic Services and Student and Registry

Services

University College London

Gower Street

London WC1E 6BT

Fax: +44 20 7679 8592

Tel: +44 20 7679 8595

Email: [email protected]

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MELIA EARHART FELLOWSHIP

Zonta International Foundation

Description:

The Zonta International Foundation invites

applications for the Amelia Earhart

fellowship. This assists women pursuing

advanced studies in aerospace-related

sciences and engineering. Funding may be

used at any university or college offering

accredited postgraduate courses and degrees

in these fields.

Women of any nationality, who are pursuing

a PhD or doctoral degree in the field of

aerospace-related sciences or engineering,

may apply. Applicants must not graduate

before April 2018. Postdoctoral research

programmes, and members and employees of

the foundation, are not eligible to apply. A

total of 35 fellowships, worth US$10,000 each,

are available.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 21 Jun 16

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Predoctoral fellowships

Award amount max: USD 10,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: USD 350,000

Website: http://foundation.zonta.org/Our-

Programs/Educational-Programs/Amelia-

Earhart-Fellowship

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Aerospace Engineering & Avionics

Contact details

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Email: [email protected]

LOYD LEWIS FELLOWSHIPS IN AMERICAN HISTORY

Newberry Library

Description:

The Newberry Library invites applicants for

the Lloyd Lewis fellowships in American

history. These support postdoctoral scholars

pursuing projects in any area of American

history appropriate to the library’s collections.

Residence should be continuous and should

occur between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017.

The Newberry welcomes fellows from around

the globe. Stipends are worth US$4,200 per

A

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month. Applicants must request at least four

and no more than 12 months of support.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect.

Posted date: 27 Aug 15

Award type: Early-Career fellowships,

Senior fellowships, Mid-Career fellowships,

Directed grants for individual investigators

Award amount max: USD 50,400

Award amount min: USD 16,800

Website:

http://www.newberry.org/research/felshp/lo

ng-term.html

Application form:

http://www.newberry.org/long-term-

fellowships

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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American History

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

RANK M CHAPMAN GRANTS

American Museum of Natural History

Description:

The American Museum of Natural History

invites applications for the Frank M Chapman

grants. These short-term awards for research

in ornithology are available to advanced

graduate students and occasionally to

postgraduate researchers for expenses

associated with their research. Priority is

given to investigations of fundamental

questions in ornithological science. Wildlife

management and other applied proposals are

rarely funded.

Awards average approximately US$1,000, but

are occasionally as large as US$2,000 to

US$3,000. Salaries and stipends are not

funded.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 31 Jul 12

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Student awards

Award amount max: USD 3,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://research.amnh.org/vz/ornithology/gran

ts-and-funding

Application form:

http://research.amnh.org/vz/ornithology/f/Ne

wChapApp2009.pdf

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Migratory Animals & Birds; Ornithology;

Biological Sciences; Zoology; Ethology &

Comparative Psychology; Evolutionary

Biology

Contact Details

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American Museum of Natural History

Office of Grants and Fellowships

Central Park West at 79th Street

New York, NY 10024-5192

OVAK AWARD

Acton Institute for the Study of Religion and Liberty

Description:

The Acton Institute for the Study of Religion

and Liberty invites nominations for the

Novak award. This rewards new outstanding

scholarly research into the relationship

between religion, economic freedom, and the

free and virtuous society. The award

recognises those scholars early in their

academic career who demonstrate

outstanding intellectual merit in advancing

the understanding of theology’s connection to

human dignity, the importance of the rule of

law, limited government, religious liberty and

freedom in economic life.

Scholars who have received a doctorate from

an accredited programme in the previous five

calendar years and current doctoral

candidates in the process of completing their

dissertations are eligible. Nominees must be

studying theology, religion, economics,

philosophy, business or a related field.

Professors, university faculty members and

other scholars may nominate qualified

individuals for the award.

A cash prize of US$10,000 as well as travel

expenses to the Calihan lecture will be

granted.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 16 May 13

Award type: Prizes, Young investigator

awards

Award amount max: USD 10,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.acton.org/program/student_awar

ds/novak-award

Application form:

http://www.acton.org/sites/v4.acton.org/files/

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Disciplines

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Theology & Religious Studies; Business

Ethics; Theology; Religious Studies; Religion

& Society; Politics & International Studies;

Philosophy; Sociology; Poverty in Developing

Countries; Law; Social Work & Social Policy;

Economics & Econometrics; Sociolegal

Studies; Business & Management Studies;

Political Ethics; Professional Ethics

ISTINGUISHED INVESTIGATOR AWARDS

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Description:

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention invites applications for its distinguished investigator grants. These support research on suicide from a variety of disciplines including psychiatry, medicine, psychology, genetics, epidemiology, neurobiology, sociology, nursing and health services administration. Applicants should have an academic rank of associate or full professor and an established record of research and publication in the area of suicide. Non-profit institutions and organisations throughout the world are eligible. Each award is worth up to US$50,000 per year for a maximum period of two years. The grantee institution should provide the required physical facilities and administrative services. Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 10 Sep 14 Award type: Early-Career fellowships, Senior fellowships, Directed grants for individual investigators, Mid-Career fellowships, Travel for research purposes

Award amount max: USD 100,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.afsp.org/research/research-grant-information/research-grant-categories Application form: http://www.afsp.org/research/research-grant-information/apply-2014-research-grant-applications Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Clinical Psychology; Preventive Medicine; Social Problems; Psychiatry; Mental Illness; Depression & Other Mood Disorders; Mental Health; Suicide; Primary Care; Public Health, Health Services & Primary Care; Medical Sociology; Psychology of Selected Fields; Diagnostic Sciences; Psychology Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 120 Wall Street 22nd Floor New York, NY 10005 Email: [email protected]

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LARK-HUNTINGTON JOINT BIBLIOGRAPHIC FELLOWSHIP

Huntington Library

Description:

The Huntington Library and the William

Andrews Clark Memorial Library invite

applications for their joint bibliographic

fellowship. This two-month fellowship

provides support for bibliographical research

in early modern British literature and history

as well as other areas where the William

Andrews Clark Library of the University of

California and the Huntington Library have

common strengths. Eligible projects include:

textual scholarship;

analytical or descriptive bibliography;

history of printing or publishers and

its related fields.

Applicants should hold a PhD or have

appropriate research experience.

The fellowship is worth US$5,500 for two

months. One month is tenable at the Clark

Library while the other is tenable at the

Huntington Library.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 09 Sep 14

Award type: Mid-Career fellowships, Early-

Career fellowships, Senior fellowships,

Access to libraries

Award amount max: USD 5,500

Website:

http://www.huntington.org/WebAssets/Tem

plates/content.aspx?id=566

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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English Language & Literature; British & Irish

History; History; British & Irish Studies;

British & Irish Literature

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

ARBARA THOM POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Huntington Library

Description:

The Huntington Library invites applications

for the Barbara Thom postdoctoral

fellowships. These are designed to support

non-tenured faculty members who are

revising a manuscript for publication.

Applicants must be pursuing scholarship in a

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collections and must have received their PhD

between 2010 and 2012. The tenure of the

fellowship is nine to 12 months and the award

amount is US$50,000.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 24 Jul 14

Award type: Early-Career fellowships,

Publish, edit, translate, disseminate, Access

to libraries, Directed grants for individual

investigators

Award amount max: USD 50,000

Website:

http://www.huntington.org/WebAssets/Tem

plates/content.aspx?id=566

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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American Literature; Renaissance History;

Museums & Curation; Disadvantaged &

Minority Groups; Archaeology; Art & Design:

History, Practice & Theory; Indigenous

Peoples of the Americas; Military Sciences;

North American Studies; Cultural Studies;

American History; British & Irish Studies;

History; Creative Writing; English Language

& Literature; Modern Languages &

Linguistics; Colonial & Postcolonial

Literature; Renaissance Literature

Contact details

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Huntington Library

1151 Oxford Road

San Marino CA 91108

Email: [email protected]

OMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS FOR DEVELOPING COMMONWEALTH

COUNTRY CITIZENS

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Description:

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission

in the UK invites applications for its

scholarships for developing Commonwealth

country citizens. These enable students from

developing Commonwealth countries to

pursue master’s and PhD study in the UK.

Scholarships support study in all subject

areas, although priority will be given to

applications that demonstrate strong

relevance to development. Master’s courses

will be funded for up to one year, while PhD

studies may be funded for up to 48 months.

All applicants must be permanently resident

in a developing Commonwealth country.

Applications must be made through the

applicant’s home country nominating agency

or university. Applicants may not apply

directly to the commission.

Scholarships provide return airfare to the UK,

tuition and examination fees, a maintenance

allowance of £1,043 per month, or £1,279 per

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month for scholars in the London area, a grant

towards the preparation of a thesis or

dissertation, a warm clothing allowance, and

a grant for approved travel within the UK or

overseas. For PhD scholars, a fieldwork grant

and a paid mid-term visit to your home

country may also be provided. In some

circumstances a spouse or child allowance

may also be available.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications must be

submitted to the nominating body in the

candidate’s home country by 11.59pm GMT.

This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 19 Aug 16

Award type: Travel for research purposes,

Directed grants for individual investigators,

Financial aid for postgraduate students,

Personal development, Thesis/Dissertation

funding

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/scholarships-

developing-cw/

Application form: http://csc.do-it-

online.org.uk/csc/ElectronicApplicationSyste

m.htm

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Antigua and

Barbuda, Anguilla, Barbados, Bangladesh,

Bermuda, Botswana, Belize, Cameroon,

Dominica, Fiji, Falkland Islands (Malvinas),

Grenada, Ghana, Gibraltar, Guyana, India,

Jamaica, Kenya, Kiribati, Saint Kitts and

Nevis, Cayman Islands, Saint Lucia, Sri

Lanka, Lesotho, Montserrat, Mauritius,

Maldives, Malawi, Malaysia, Mozambique,

Namibia, Nigeria, Nauru, Papua New Guinea,

Pakistan, Pitcairn, Rwanda, Solomon Islands,

Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Turks

and Caicos Islands, Tonga, Trinidad and

Tobago, Tuvalu, Tanzania, United Republic

of, Uganda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,

Virgin Islands, British, Vanuatu, Samoa, South

Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Disciplines

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Any; Development Studies

OMMONWEALTH ACADEMIC FELLOWSHIPS

Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

Description:

The Commonwealth Scholarship Commission

in the UK invites applications for its academic

fellowships. These enable early-career

academic staff from developing countries to

spend between three and 10 months at any

approved UK university or higher education

institution. The main aims are to allow the

early researchers to plan, conduct, or write

research, to encourage applications from

universities where capacity building is a

priority, and to enhance knowledge, skills

and contacts in the fellows’ given disciplines.

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Applicants must be permanent residents in a

developing Commonwealth country, must

have received their PhD between two and 10

years prior to October 2017 by a UK

university while on a Commonwealth

scholarship, and must be employed on the

academic staff of a university in a developing

Commonwealth country. Applicants who

previously held a Commonwealth PhD

Scholarship funded by the CSC and meet the

eligibility criteria for these fellowships may

apply directly, otherwise applications must be

made through the applicant’s nominating

university in their home country. All

applications must include a letter of support

from an academic at the proposed host

university.

Fellowships provide airfares, a research

support grant, a monthly maintenance

allowance of £1,594, or £1,977 for fellows at

institutions in the London area, a grant

towards preparing reports and other written

work, an arrival allowance and a grant for

approved travel within the UK or overseas.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications due by

11.59pm GMT. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 11 Aug 16

Award type: Travel for research purposes,

Directed grants for individual investigators,

Early-Career fellowships, Personal

development, Networking/collaboration

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/academic-

fellowships/

Application form:

http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/eas/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Antigua and

Barbuda, Anguilla, Barbados, Bangladesh,

Bermuda, Botswana, Belize, Cameroon,

Dominica, Grenada, Ghana, Gibraltar,

Gambia, Guyana, India, Jamaica, Kenya,

Kiribati, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Cayman

Islands, Saint Lucia, Sri Lanka, Lesotho,

Montserrat, Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi,

Malaysia, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria,

Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Pakistan,

Rwanda, Solomon Islands, Seychelles, Saint

Helena, Sierra Leone, Swaziland, Turks and

Caicos Islands, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago,

Tuvalu, Tanzania, United Republic of,

Uganda, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,

Virgin Islands, British, Vanuatu, Samoa, South

Africa, Zambia

Disciplines

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Any

Contact Details

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CSCUK

c/o The Association of Commonwealth

Universities

Woburn House

20-24 Tavistock Square

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AMUEL ROSEN MEMORIAL AWARD

American Oil Chemists' Society

Description:

The American Oil Chemists' Society invites

nominations for the Samuel Rosen memorial

award. This award recognizes a scientist who

has made significant accomplishments in

application of the principles of surfactant

chemistry. Nominees must have worked

within the industry for the majority of their

career, and should preferably have been

working in the industry for at least three years

prior to receiving the award. The award

consists of $2,000 and a plaque.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 20 May 11

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 2,000

Website:

http://www.aocs.org/member/awards/award.

cfm?awd=rosen

Application form:

http://www.aocs.org/Applications/Forms/For

mDisplay.cfm?FormID=5127

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Chemistry; Food Science; Lipids; Chemical

Engineering; Organic Chemistry; Colloid &

Surface Chemistry

Contact Details

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AOCS

2710 S Boulder

Urbana

IL 61802-6996

Fax: +1 217 359 2344

Tel: +1 217 351 8091

Email: [email protected]

HALL TAYLOR MEDAL

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Description:

The American Society of Mechanical

Engineers invites nominations for the J Hall

Taylor medal. This recognises distinguished

service or eminent achievement in the field of

codes and standards pertaining to the broad

fields of piping and pressure vessels which

are sponsored or undertaken by ASME. The

scope includes contributions to technical

advancement and administration. The award

includes US$1,000.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast)

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been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 21 May 14

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 1,000

Website: http://www.asme.org/about-

asme/honors-awards/achievement-awards/j--

hall-taylor-medal

Application form:

https://www.asme.org/wwwasmeorg/media/

ResourceFiles/AboutASME/Honors%20Awa

rds/Achievement_Nomination_Form_Instruc

tions.doc

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Engineering Standards & Specifications; High

Pressure Sciences; Mechanical Engineering;

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering;

Physics; Aerospace Engineering & Avionics

Contact Details

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ASME

Three Park Avenue

New York, NY 10016-5990

Tel: +1 423 488 3458

Email: [email protected]

OSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention

Description:

The American Foundation for Suicide

Prevention invites applications for its

postdoctoral research fellowships. These

enable young investigators to qualify for

independent careers in suicide research. The

training can be in either basic or clinical

research and must be full time.

Individuals affiliated with universities and

other training institutions worldwide may

apply. Fellows should have completed all

requirements for a doctorate degree and have

less than three years of postdoctoral research

experience. They should have mentors who

have an academic rank of associate or full

professor and an established record of suicide

research and publication relevant to the study.

The fellowship includes an annual stipend of

up to US$46,000 plus an annual institutional

allowance of US$6,000 for up to two years.

The grantee institution should provide the

required physical facilities and administrative

services.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 14 Aug 14

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Award type: Postdoctoral training

fellowships, Travel to conferences, meetings

etc., Directed grants for individual

investigators

Award amount max: USD 104,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.afsp.org/research/research-grant-

information/research-grant-categories

Application form:

http://www.afsp.org/research/research-grant-

information/apply-2014-research-grant-

applications

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Depression & Other Mood Disorders; Primary

Care; Allied Health Professions; Psychology;

Mental Health; Mental Illness; Suicide;

Diagnostic Sciences; Public Health, Health

Services & Primary Care; Anxiety Disorders;

Neurology; Injury Prevention; Preventive

Medicine

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

RANK M CHAPMAN FELLOWSHIPS

American Museum of Natural History

Description:

The American Museum of Natural History

invites applications for the Frank M Chapman

fellowships. These one- or two-year

fellowships are awarded for research in avian

systematics, evolution and biogeography.

Research must be performed whilst in

residence at the American Museum of Natural

History. The grants include a stipend and a

research budget.

Fellowships are usually awarded to recent

recipients of a doctoral degree in avian

systematics. However, awards are sometimes

made to senior researchers on sabbatical leave

from their home institution. Applicants must

have prior discussions with one or more

members of the Ornithology Department

concerning the research project.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 31 Jul 12

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Early-Career fellowships,

Senior fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://research.amnh.org/vz/ornithology/gran

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Systematics; Migratory Animals & Birds;

Ornithology; Zoology; Biological Sciences;

Evolutionary Biology

Contact Details

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Office of Fellowships

Richard Gilder Graduate School

Central Park West at 79th Street

New York, NY 10024-5192

OSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

American Museum of Natural History

Description:

The American Museum of Natural History

invites applications for its postdoctoral

research fellowship. This provides training to

postdoctoral investigators and established

scientists to carry out a specific project within

a limited time period. Postdoctoral fellows

may conduct research in any area of the

AMNH, with special funding options

available for those focusing on North

American fauna and marine biology. The

programme is designed to advance the

training of the participant by having them

pursue a project in association with museum

professionals in a museum setting.

Appointments are typically made for up to

two years. Limited relocation, research and

publication support is provided.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 12 Mar 13

Award type: Early-Career fellowships,

Postdoctoral training fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://rggs.amnh.org/pages/academics_and_r

esearch/fellowship_and_grant_opportunities

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Allied Health Professions; Palaeontology &

Palynology; Environmental Conservation &

Biodiversity; Earth Sciences; Anthropology;

Vertebrate Biology; Evolutionary Ecology;

Environmental Science; Biological Sciences;

Zoology; Marine Biology; Biological &

Medical Anthropology; Invertebrate Biology;

Animal Physiology

Contact Details

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Richard Gilder Graduate School

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Central Park West at 79th Street

New York

NY 10024-5192

Email: [email protected]

ERSTNER SCHOLARS PROGRAMME

American Museum of Natural History

Description:

The American Museum of Natural History

invites applications for the Gerstner scholars

programme. This will support research in

biology, with an emphasis on genomics,

including such topics as microbes, mammals,

invertebrates, marine life and computational

biology. Gerstner scholars will be biological

scientists early in their careers who have

demonstrated outstanding performance. This

programme is not a stand-alone programme

but an additional support for postdoctoral

fellowship applicants.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 12 Mar 13

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Early-Career fellowships,

Postdoctoral training fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.amnh.org/our-

research/richard-gilder-graduate-

school/academics-and-research/fellowship-

and-grant-opportunities/gerstner-scholars-

program

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Biological Sciences; Mammalogy; Animal

Physiology; Bioinformatics; Microbiology;

Marine Biology; Invertebrate Biology;

Genomics

Contact Details

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Richard Gilder Graduate School

AMNH

Central Park West at 79th Street

New York, NY 10024-5192

Email: [email protected]

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OSCOLO EUROPE FELLOWSHIP

UniCredit Foundation

Description:

The UniCredi Foundation, together with

Universities Foscolo Foundation, invites

applications for the Foscolo Europe

fellowship. This will enable a graduate to

continue their research at any European

university located within the EU group

perimeter. Applicants must either:

have completed, or be about to

complete a PhD in economics or

finance at a university outside the EU

group perimeter;

currently be performing research and

teaching activities at a university or

institution outside the EU group

perimeter.

The fellowship will begin on 1 October 2015

and will last for two years, renewable for a

further two. Funding is worth €60,000 per

year and covers all expenses for research

purposes and attendance at conferences.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 11 Jul 14

Award type: Postdoctoral training

fellowships, Young investigator awards,

Financial aid for postgraduate students,

Travel to conferences, meetings etc.

Award amount max: €240,000

Award amount min: €120,000

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://unicreditanduniversities.eu/index.php

/en/fellowship.html

Application form:

http://unicreditanduniversities.eu/index.php

/en/sfGuardUserProfile/new/edition_id/70

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Andorra,

United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania,

Armenia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bahrain,

Brunei Darussalam, Bhutan, Belarus, Cocos

(Keeling) Islands, Switzerland, China,

Christmas Island, Cyprus, Denmark, Spain,

Finland, France, United Kingdom, Georgia,

Greece, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel,

India, British Indian Ocean Territory, Iraq,

Iran, Islamic Republic of, Iceland, Jordan,

Japan, Cambodia, Korea, Democratic People's

Republic of, Korea, Republic of, Kuwait, Lao

People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon,

Liechtenstein, Sri Lanka, Luxembourg,

Monaco, Moldova, Republic of, Macedonia,

the former Yugoslav Republic of, Myanmar,

Mongolia, Macao, Malta, Maldives, Malaysia,

Netherlands, Norway, Nepal, Oman,

Philippines, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory,

Occupied, Portugal, Qatar, Saudi Arabia,

Sweden, Singapore, San Marino, Syrian Arab

Republic, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste,

Turkmenistan, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Holy See

(Vatican City State), Vietnam, Yemen, All

African Nations, All South American nations,

All Oceanian nations, All North American

nations, Montenegro

Disciplines

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Econometrics, Economic Models &

Forecasting; Financial Regulation; Economic

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Development; Financial Economics;

Macroeconomics & Monetary Economics;

Financial Planning; Microeconomics;

Monetary Policy, Central Banking & Credit

Supply; History of Economic Thought;

Economics Education; Debt, Credit Analysis

& Bankruptcy; Accounting & Finance;

European Economic Integration; International

Trade; Business & Management Studies;

Economics & Econometrics; International

Economics; Social Infrastructure; History of

Economic Thought, Methodology &

Heterodox Approaches

Contact Details

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Unicredit and Universities Foundation

Piazza Gae Aulenti Tower A

20154 Milan

Tel: +39 02 8862 4340

Email: [email protected]

HYSICS FELLOWSHIPS

Institute for Advanced Study

Description:

The School of Natural Sciences at the Institute

for Advanced Study invites applications for

its fellowships. These support positions at a

postdoctoral or higher level in the areas of

astrophysics, theoretical biology, cosmology,

mathematical physics, quantum field theory,

particle phenomenology, string theory and

quantum gravity.

Applicants should hold a faculty or

equivalent position and normally should be

within ten years of receiving their PhD.

Women and minorities are encouraged to

apply.

Postdoctoral appointments are for three years

with full salary support, though there are also

openings for five-year appointments. Salary is

above postdoctoral level and is commensurate

with qualifications. Junior visiting

professorships provide support for a period

between one term and one year.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 28 Oct 15

Award type: Senior fellowships, Early-

Career fellowships, Mid-Career fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.sns.ias.edu/apply

Application form:

https://applications.ias.edu/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Mathematical Physics; High Energy

Astrophysics & Cosmic Rays; Particle Physics;

Cosmology & Extragalactic Astronomy;

Mathematical Biology

Contact Details

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School of Natural Sciences

Institute for Advanced Study

Princeton, NJ, 08540

Email: [email protected]

OSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics – Institut Périmètre de Physique Théorique

Description:

The Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

invites applications for its postdoctoral

fellowships. These are for new and recent

PhDs working in fundamental theoretical

physics, or scientists whose work overlaps

with the institute’s areas of strength. These

include classical gravity, condensed matter

theory, cosmology, particle physics, quantum

fields and strings, quantum foundations,

quantum information and quantum gravity.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to

apply, however Canadian citizens and

permanent residents will be given priority.

Fellowships are normally available for three

years, although five-year terms may be

awarded for outstanding candidates. Awards

include research and travel funding,

opportunities to invite collaborators as

visitors, and possibilities of organising

workshops and conferences.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 27 Oct 14

Award type: Travel for research purposes,

Networking/collaboration, Hosting

conferences, Early-Career fellowships,

Directed grants for individual investigators

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/about/care

ers/positions/2015-postdoctoral-fellowships

Application form:

https://www.perimeterinstitute.ca/applicatio

ns/331

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Gravity & Gravitation; Quantum Mechanics;

Physics; Cosmology & Extragalactic

Astronomy; Condensed Matter Physics; Earth

Sciences; Particle Physics; Theoretical Physics

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Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics

31 Caroline Street North

Waterloo ON N2L 2Y5

Fax: +1 519 569 7600

Tel: +1 519 565 7611

ARINELL ASH FUND AWARD

Strathmartine Trust

Description:

The Strathmartine Trust invites applications

for the Marinell Ash Fund award. This

supports travel and research related to studies

on any aspect of Scottish or North American

history. Interdisciplinary projects are also

welcome.

Postgraduate students and independent

scholars based at any university or college

may apply. The funder is willing to

collaborate with other institutions.

The grant is worth £500. Projects that may

lead to publication are favoured, but a

publication commitment is not required.

Closing date: 15 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

every 2 years.

Posted date: 07 Jun 16

Award type: Travel for research purposes,

Student awards, Directed grants for

individual investigators, Travel to

conferences, meetings etc.

Award amount max: £500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.strathmartinetrust.org/grants.ht

m

Application form:

http://www.strathmartinetrust.org/Documen

ts/Strathmartine_Application_Form_2017.do

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Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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American History; British & Irish History

Contact Details

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The Strathmartine Centre

2 Kinburn Place

St. Andrews, Fife

KY16 9DT

Fax: +44 13 3447 8644

Tel: +44 13 3447 8644

Email: [email protected]

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RAPER HILLS SUMMER FELLOWSHIPS

Stanford University

Description:

The Stanford University’s Center on

Democracy, Development and the Rule of

Law invites applications for the Draper Hills

summer fellowships. These grants enable

mid-career practitioners from transitioning

countries to connect, exchange experiences,

and receive academic training to enrich their

knowledge and advance their work in the

field of democracy and development.

Applicants must be at least 27 years of age

and posses at least six years of experience

actively working in the fields of democracy,

development or the rule of law. They should

reside and be currently working in a country

where democracy is not entrenched. A

working knowledge of English is essential.

Stanford provides travel, accommodation,

living expenses and visa costs to support a

three-week fellowship period.

Closing date: 18 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 12 Sep 14

Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings

etc., Travel for research purposes,

Development (Africa/Caribbean),

Networking/collaboration, Mid-Career

fellowships

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://draperhills.stanford.edu/docs/about_d

hsfp

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Lower-

Middle-Income countries, Low Income

countries, Upper-Middle-Income countries

Disciplines

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Social Stratification & Mobility; Economic

Development; Public Policy; Corruption;

Social Policy & Administration; Poverty;

Sociolegal Studies; Legal & Social Change;

Prejudice & Discrimination; Sociology;

International Relations & Diplomacy; Legal

Reform; Built Environment & Spatial

Planning; Litigation & Mediation; Social

Reform & Social Movements; Social Work &

Social Policy; Politics & International Studies;

Law; Democracy & Participation; Civil &

Human Rights; Development Studies;

Political Science; Government & Governance

Studies; Economics & Econometrics

Contact Details

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CDDRL

Stanford University

616 Serra Street

Stanford, CA 94305-6055

Fax: +1 650 723 4610

Tel: +1 650 725 2592

Email: [email protected]

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EXT GENERATION SOCIAL SCIENCES IN AFRICA FELLOWSHIPS

Social Science Research Council

Description:

The Social Science Research Council invites

applications for its next generation social

sciences in Africa fellowships. These support

the completion of doctoral degrees and

promote innovative research on peace,

security and development topics in Ghana,

Kenya, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, and

Uganda. There are three categories of

fellowship available:

doctoral dissertation proposal

fellowship, which covers short-term

research costs of up to USD 3,000 to

enable the candidate to develop a

doctoral dissertation proposal;

doctoral dissertation research

fellowship, which funds six to 12

months of dissertation research costs

of up to USD 15,000;

doctoral dissertation completion

fellowship, which enables the

candidate to take one year of leave

from teaching responsibilities, with a

stipend of up to USD 15,000, in order

to complete a doctoral dissertation.

Citizens and permanent residents of sub-

Saharan Africa who hold a current faculty

position at an accredited college or university

in Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania or

Uganda are eligible to apply. All applicants

must hold at least a master’s degree. Up to 45

fellowships in total are available.

Closing date: 18 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 18 Aug 16

Award type: Predoctoral fellowships,

Thesis/Dissertation funding, Financial aid

for postgraduate students, Directed grants

for individual investigators

Award amount max: USD 15,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.ssrc.org/programs/nextgenafrica/

Application form: http://soap.ssrc.org

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Ghana,

Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania, United Republic of,

Uganda, South Africa

Disciplines

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International Security; Peace & Disarmament;

Development Studies

Contact Details

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SSRC

15th Floor

300 Cadman Plaza West

Brooklyn NY 11201

Tel: +1 718 517 3661

Email: [email protected]

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RS PRIZE

National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research

Description:

The National Centre for the Replacement,

Refinement and Reduction of Animals in

Research (NC3Rs) invites nominations for its

3Rs prize. This recognises an original

contribution to scientific and technological

advances in the 3Rs in medical, biological or

veterinary sciences published in a peer-

reviewed journal within the last three years.

The prize is awarded to the principal

investigator, research team leader or other

nominated author. Applications are

welcomed from any research establishment,

including higher education institutions,

hospitals or NHS trusts, research council

establishments, charity laboratories and

industry. Establishments outside the UK are

eligible to apply.

The prize consists of a grant of £18,000, plus a

personal award of £2,000. Highly commended

entries receive a £4,000 grant and £1,000

personal award.

Closing date: 19 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect.

Applications due by 4pm GMT. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 30 Sep 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £20,000

Award amount min: £5,000

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.nc3rs.org.uk/page.asp?id=149

Application form:

http://www.nc3rs.org.uk/sites/default/files/d

ocuments/3Rs_Prize/3Rs%20Prize%20-

%20Nomination%20Form%20-%202015.docx

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Animal Models; Laboratory Animals; Animal

Care

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

U-TWAS YOUNG SCIENTISTS NATIONAL AWARDS

TWAS

Description:

The World Academy of Sciences, in

collaboration with the African Union, invites

applications for the AU-TWAS young

scientists national awards. These offer support

3

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to African countries to establish awards for

young African scientists in the following

fields:

life and earth sciences;

basic science, technology and

innovation.

National science academies, scientific research

councils and high-level research organisations

in eligible African countries may apply.

Candidates must be no more than 40 years of

age, they must hold at least a master’s degree,

have a strong publication record and have

lived and worked for the past three years in

Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Egypt,

Ghana, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi,

Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Sudan or

Zimbabwe. Nominations of women scientists

are particularly encouraged.

Each participating country may apply for up

to two awards worth up to USD 2,000 each.

Closing date: 21 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 12 Sep 16

Award type: Young investigator awards,

Prizes

Award amount max: USD 2,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: USD 56,000

Website: http://twas.org/opportunity/au-

twas-young-scientist-national-awards

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Burkina

Faso, Benin, Cameroon, Egypt, Ghana,

Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Nigeria,

Sudan, Senegal, South Africa, Zimbabwe

Disciplines

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Physical Sciences and Engineering;

Bio/Medical

Contact Details

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AU-TWAS Young Scientist National Awards

ICTP Campus

Strada Costiera 11

34151 Trieste

Fax: +39 040 2240 387

Tel: +39 40 2240 7387

Email: [email protected]

NERGY TRANSITION PRIZE

Eni

Description:

Eni invites applications for its energy

transition prize. This recognises a researcher

or group of scientists who obtained

internationally significant research and

development results in the field of innovative

use of hydrocarbons and energy efficiency.

This may include:

carbon capture, storage and utilisation

technologies;

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gas to hydrate conversion, gas to

liquids and chemicals;

compressed natural gas and liquefied

natural gas technologies;

fuel cell and hydrogen;

intelligent energy management;

advanced fossil fuel power

generation;

hybrid power generating systems;

green refinery processes and systems.

The results have been been obtained within

the five-year prior prior to the award

announcement.

The prize comprises €200,000 and a specially

struck gold medal of the Italian State Mint.

Closing date: 25 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications due by

5pm CET.

Posted date: 10 Aug 16

Award type: Prizes, Technology

innovation/development

Award amount max: €200,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

https://www.eni.com/enipedia/en_IT/busine

ss-model/awards-recognition/eni-award-

announcement-2017.page

Application form:

https://www.eni.com/docs/en_IT/enipedia/b

usiness-model/eni-

awards/2017/Candidature-Proposal-Form.pdf

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Fossil Energy; Fuel Cells; Carbon

Sequestration; Carbon Dioxide Reduction &

Mitigation; Energy Conservation & Efficiency;

Environmental Technology; Hydrogen &

Synthetic Fuels

Contact Details

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Foundazione Eni Enrico Mattei

Corso Magenta, 63

20123 Milano

Fax: +39 2 5203 6934

Tel: +39 2 4819 7724

NERGY FRONTIERS PRIZE

Eni

Description:

Eni invites applications for its energy frontiers

prize. This recognises a researcher or a group

of scientists who obtained internationally

significant research and development results

in the field of renewable energy sources and

their grid integration, energy storage and

access to energy in developing countries.

The results must have been obtained within

the five-year period prior to the date of the

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award announcements. The prize comprises

€200,000 and a specially struck gold medal.

Closing date: 25 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications due by

5pm CET.

Posted date: 10 Aug 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: €200,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

https://www.eni.com/enipedia/en_IT/busine

ss-model/awards-recognition/eni-award-

announcement-2017.page

Application form:

https://www.eni.com/docs/en_IT/enipedia/b

usiness-model/eni-

awards/2017/Candidature-Proposal-Form.pdf

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Renewable Energy Engineering; Use &

Management of Natural Resources; Energy

Storage - Batteries & Grid

Contact Details

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Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei

Corse Magenta, 63

I - 20123 Milano

Tel: +39 02 5203 6934 switchboard

Email: [email protected]

DVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS PRIZE

Eni

Description:

Eni invites applications for its advanced

environmental solutions prize. This

recognises a researchers or a group of

scientists who obtained significant research

and development results in the field of

environmental protection and recovery.

The results must have been obtained within

the five-year period prior to the date of the

award announcement. The award comprises

€200,000 and a specially struck gold medal of

the Italian State Mint.

Closing date: 25 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications due by

5pm CET.

Posted date: 11 Aug 16

Award type: Technology

innovation/development, Prizes

Award amount max: €200,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

https://www.eni.com/enipedia/en_IT/busine

ss-model/awards-recognition/eni-award-

announcement-2017.page

Application form:

https://www.eni.com/docs/en_IT/enipedia/b

usiness-model/eni-

awards/2017/Candidature-Proposal-Form.pdf

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Pollution Prevention; Energy Conservation &

Efficiency; Environmental Engineering; Air

Pollution, Regulation & Control; Water

Pollution, Regulation & Control; Land

Pollution, Regulation & Control; Sustainable

Development & Resource Use

Contact Details

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Foundazione Eni Enrico Mattei

Corso Magenta, 63

I - 20123 Milano

Fax: +39 02 5203 6934 switchboard

Tel: +39 02 4819 7724

Email: [email protected]

OUNG TALENTS FROM AFRICA PRIZE

Eni

Description:

Eni invites applications for its young talents

from Africa prize. This offers young African

researchers the opportunity to attend a

postgraduate course in co-operation with

prestigious Italian universities and research

institutes and supports their research and

innovation on various topics relating to

energy.

Students graduated from an African

university or who hold African citizenship

may apply. Candidates must hold a master’s

degree, a postgraduate diploma or any

equivalent academic qualification that grants

access to a doctoral course in an Italian

university. Theses must have been defended

at an African university in 2015 or 2016.

Research proposals must include the

following aspects:

expected energy and environmental

benefits;

project tangible prospects and

applicability;

potential socio-economic impact

resulting from the project.

Two awards are granted.

Closing date: 25 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications due by

5pm CET.

Posted date: 11 Aug 16

Award type: Prizes, Directed grants for

individual investigators, Young investigator

awards

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

https://www.eni.com/enipedia/en_IT/busin

ess-model/awards-recognition/eni-award-

announcement-2017.page

Application form:

https://www.eni.com/docs/en_IT/enipedia

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Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: All African

Nations

Disciplines

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Energy Engineering; Environmental Policy;

Environmental Economics & Natural Capital;

Energy Planning & Policy; Environmental

Sociology

Contact Details

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Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei

Corso Magenta, 63

I 20123 Milano

Fax: +39 02 5203 6934 switchboard

Tel: +39 02 481 97724

Email: [email protected]

ISITING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

University of East Anglia

Description:

The University of East Anglia’s Sainsbury

Research Unit for the Arts of Africa, Oceania

& the Americas invites applications for its

visiting research fellowships. These enable

fellows to conduct research for publication on

to the arts of Africa, Oceania and the

Americas.

Scholars of appropriate standing in such fields

as anthropology, art history, archaeology,

history and related disciplines, may apply.

Applicants must hold a doctorate or

equivalent degree and be undertaking

research for publication on a relevant subject.

Advanced doctoral candidates may be

considered. Fellows must reside in Norwich

for the duration of the fellowship.

Two fellowships are available each year,

which provide a stipend of approximately

£396 per week for 12 weeks, plus return travel

costs from home to Norwich of up to £750.

Visits normally last for three months and are

tenable during the academic autumn and

spring terms. Fellows are expected to give at

least two presentations during the fellowship

period. They are provided with an office in

the Sainsbury Centre, equipped with a

university networked PC and printing

facilities, and have access to the Robert

Sainsbury library.

Closing date: 27 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 13 Apr 15

Award type: Predoctoral fellowships, Access

to libraries, Directed grants for individual

investigators, Early-Career fellowships,

Travel for research purposes, Financial aid

for postgraduate students

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Award amount max: £5,502

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: £11,004

Website:

http://www.sru.uea.ac.uk/fellowships-

application.php

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Archaeology of Oceania; Arts and

Humanities; Archaeology of the Americas;

African Studies; Indigenous Languages

Contact Details

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UAE

Sainsbury Research Unit

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts

Norwich NR4 7TJ

Fax: +44 1603 592 498

Tel: +44 1603 259 401

Email: [email protected]

NTERMEDIATE FELLOWSHIPS IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE

Wellcome Trust

Description:

The Wellcome Trust invites applications for

its intermediate fellowships in public health

and tropical medicine. These enable mid-

career researchers from low- and middle-

income countries to establish an independent

research programme in those countries in

order to improve public health and tropical

medicine at a local, national and global level.

Applicants must be nationals of a LMIC, hold

a PhD or degree in medicine, have three to six

years postdoctoral experience and be

qualified to enter higher specialist training.

Those without a PhD or degree in medicine

may still be considered if they have a first or

master’s degree and can show substantial

research experience. Candidates from India

are not eligible to apply.

Fellows must be based at an eligible

sponsoring institution in LMIC, which may

include a non-profit organisation, which will

administer the fellowship, and must have a

sponsor who holds an established post for the

duration of the award. The sponsor must have

an ongoing research programme, a strong

track record in research, training and

mentorship, and provide guidance

throughout the application process and

fellowship.

Fellowships last for up to five years and

include a basic salary, research expenses,

materials and consumables, animals,

equipment, and travel and subsistence.

Closing date: 28 Nov 16

Deadline information: Preliminary

applications due by 5pm, 28 November 2016;

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invited full applications due by 5pm, 13

February 2017.

Posted date: 10 Jun 16

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Travel to conferences,

meetings etc., Travel for research purposes,

Equipment and materials,

Networking/collaboration, Publish, edit,

translate, disseminate, Mid-Career

fellowships, Clinical trials

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomed

ical-science/Funding-

schemes/Fellowships/Public-health-and-

tropical-medicine/WTD025883.htm

Application form:

https://wtgrants.wellcome.ac.uk/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Armenia,

Bangladesh, Bolivia, Bhutan, Congo, Côte

d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Djibouti,

Egypt, Micronesia, Federated States of,

Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guyana,

Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Lao

People's Democratic Republic, Sri Lanka,

Lesotho, Morocco, Moldova, Republic of,

Myanmar, Mauritania, Nigeria, Nicaragua,

Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pakistan,

Palestinian Territory, Occupied, Solomon

Islands, Sudan, Senegal, Sao Tome and

Principe, El Salvador, Syrian Arab Republic,

Swaziland, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Ukraine,

Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Vanuatu, Samoa,

Yemen, Zambia, Low Income countries,

Upper-Middle-Income countries, Kosovo

Disciplines

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Health Systems in Developing Countries;

Tropical & Neglected Diseases; Public Health

Contact Details

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Tel: +44 20 7611 5757

Email: [email protected]

RAINING FELLOWSHIPS IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE

Wellcome Trust

Description:

The Wellcome Trust invites applications for

its training fellowships in public health and

tropical medicine. These enable early-career

researchers from low- and middle-income

countries to gain research experience and

training that will improve public health and

tropical medicine at a local, national and

global level.

Applicants must be nationals of a LMIC and

have a degree in a subject relevant to public

health or tropical medicine or a degree in

medicine with qualifications to enter higher

specialist training, and have initial research

experience. Candidates from India are not

eligible to apply.

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Fellows are expected to register for a PhD if

awarded the fellowship, but applications are

accepted from those with a PhD who have no

more than three years’ postdoctoral

experience. They must be based at an eligible

sponsoring institution in a LMIC, which may

be a non-profit organisation, that will

administer the fellowship, and must have a

sponsor who holds an established post for the

duration of the award. The sponsor must have

an ongoing research programme, a strong

track record in research, training and

mentorship, and provide guidance

throughout the application process and

fellowship.

Fellowships normally last for three years, but

may last for up to four years for those who

wish to undertake a relevant master's training

or diploma course. Support includes a basic

salary, research expenses, staff, materials and

consumables, animals, equipment and travel

and subsistence.

Closing date: 28 Nov 16

Deadline information: Preliminary

applications due by 5pm, 28 November 2016;

invited full applications due by 5pm, 13

February 2017.

Posted date: 10 Jun 16

Award type: Predoctoral training

fellowships, Equipment and materials,

Travel for research purposes,

Networking/collaboration, Travel to

conferences, meetings etc., Publish, edit,

translate, disseminate, Postdoctoral training

fellowships, Early-Career fellowships,

Directed grants for individual investigators

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomed

ical-science/Funding-

schemes/Fellowships/Public-health-and-

tropical-medicine/WTD025882.htm

Application form:

https://wtgrants.wellcome.ac.uk/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Armenia,

Bangladesh, Bolivia, Bhutan, Congo, Côte

d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Djibouti,

Egypt, Micronesia, Federated States of,

Georgia, Ghana, Guatemala, Guyana,

Honduras, Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Lao

People's Democratic Republic, Sri Lanka,

Lesotho, Morocco, Moldova, Republic of,

Myanmar, Mauritania, Nigeria, Nicaragua,

Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Pakistan,

Palestinian Territory, Occupied, Solomon

Islands, Sudan, Senegal, Sao Tome and

Principe, El Salvador, Syrian Arab Republic,

Swaziland, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Ukraine,

Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Vanuatu, Samoa,

Yemen, Zambia, Low Income countries,

Upper-Middle-Income countries, Kosovo

Disciplines

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Health Systems in Developing Countries;

Tropical & Neglected Diseases; Public Health

Contact Details

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Tel: +44 20 7611 5757

Email: [email protected]

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OSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN LAW

Ragnar Söderbergs stiftelse – Ragnar Söderberg Foundation

Description:

The Ragnar Söderberg Foundation invites

applications for its postdoctoral fellowships in

law. This supports junior researchers with a

PhD that have innovative ideas, proven

scientific excellence and high ambitions to

develop their research.

Applicants must hold a Swedish PhD or an

equivalent foreign degree awarded between

2005 and 2015, and have established research

at, or taken up contact with a Swedish

university or research institute. Grants can be

awarded for a maximum period of four years

and may cover a maximum of 50 per cent of

the salary costs for applicants having an

permanent employment.

Closing date: 29 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between 1 November and 3pm, 29

November 2016.

Posted date: 29 Jul 16

Award type: Innovation grants, Directed

grants for individual investigators, Early-

Career fellowships

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://ragnarsoderbergsstiftelse.se/law-post-

doctoral

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Country of applicant institution: Sweden

Disciplines

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Law

Contact Details

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Ragnar Söderbergs stiftelse

Hamngatan 27

Box 7079

103 87 Stockholm

Email: [email protected]

OSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS FOR TRAINING IN CANCER RESEARCH

International Agency for Research on Cancer

Description:

The International Agency for Research on

Cancer invites applications for its

postdoctoral fellowships for training in cancer

research. These enable junior scientists to

coordinate and conduct both epidemiological

and laboratory research into the causes and

prevention of cancer at the IARC in Lyon,

France. Fellowships support research in the

P

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following disciplines: genetic and molecular

epidemiology, biostatistics, bioinformatics,

areas related to mechanisms of carcinogenesis

including molecular and cell biology,

molecular genetics, epigenetics, and

molecular pathology. There is an emphasis on

interdisciplinary projects.

Applicants may be of any nationality,

although preference is given to applicants

from low- and medium-resource countries.

Applicants should have finished their

doctoral degree within five years of the

closing date for application, or be in the final

phase of completing their doctoral degree.

Applicants must be proficient in English at a

level sufficient for scientific communication.

The fellowship is tenable for a maximum of

two years and includes an annual stipend of

€33,000, the cost of health insurance cover and

travel. In certain circumstances, a dependant’s

allowance and travel are paid. A small grant

to start up an independent research

programme linked to IARC’s activities upon

return to the home country may be provided

to fellows from low- and medium-resource

countries.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 08 Sep 15

Award type: Early-Career fellowships,

Travel for research purposes, Postdoctoral

training fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://training.iarc.fr/en/fellowships/postdoc.

php

Application form:

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2309018/201

5-09-IARC-Postdoctoral-Research-Training-

Fellowship-Application-form

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Genetic Epidemiology; Biostatistics;

Carcinogenesis; Cancer Cell Biology;

Bioinformatics; Epigenetics; Molecular

Genetics; Cancer Genetics

Contact Details

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Fellowship Programme

IARC

150 Cours Albert Thomas

69372 Lyon Cedex 08

Fax: +33 472 738 448

Tel: +33 472 738 080

Email: [email protected]

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ADCLIFFE-BROWN AND FIRTH TRUST FUNDS FOR SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL

RESEARCH

Royal Anthropological Institute

Description:

The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great

Britain and Ireland, together with the

Association of Social Anthropologists of the

UK and Commonwealth, invites grant

applications under the Radcliffe-Brown and

Firth Trust Funds. This supports young

scholars who are restricted by lack of funds in

the final stages of completing a doctorate.

Candidates registered in UK or

Commonwealth institutions teaching social

anthropology may apply. Applicants to the 30

April round must expect to submit their thesis

between the following May and November;

applicants to the 30 November round must

expect to submit their thesis between the

following December and April. Grants, worth

between £500 and £750, cover costs of living

and thesis production.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: Deadlines on: 30

November 2016, 30 April 2017, and repeated

annually.

Posted date: 14 Jul 15

Award type: Financial aid for postgraduate

students, Thesis/Dissertation funding

Award amount max: £750

Award amount min: £500

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://therai.org.uk/awards/research-

grants/736-radcliffe-brown-and-firth-trust-

funds-for-social-anthropological-research

Application form:

http://therai.org.uk/awards/awards-

forms/radcliffe-brown-a-firth-trust-funds-

application

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution:

Commonwealth member states

Disciplines

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Social & Cultural Anthropology

Contact Details

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RAI

50 Fitzroy St

London W1T 5BT

Tel: +44 207 387 0455

Email: [email protected]

R

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AN DAVID PRIZES

Dan David Foundation

Description:

The Dan David Foundation invites

nominations for the Dan David prizes. These

recognise and encourage innovative and

interdisciplinary research that cuts across

traditional boundaries and paradigms within

the fields of archaeology and natural sciences,

literature and astronomy.

The prizes are granted to individuals or

institutions with proven excellence in the

sciences, arts, humanities, public service and

business. There are no eligibility restrictions

in terms of nationality, age, race, gender,

religion or political affiliation. Self-

nominations are not accepted. Three prizes,

worth USD 1 million each, are available.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 01 Aug 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 1,000,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: USD 3,000,000

Website:

http://www.dandavidprize.org/prize-

nominations

Application form:

http://www.dandavidprize.org/nomination-

form

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Materials Sciences; World Literature;

Archaeology; Universe Sciences; Chemistry;

Biological Sciences; Earth Systems &

Environmental Sciences; Physics; Food

Science

Contact Details

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Tel: +972 3 640 6614

Email: [email protected]

ISITING PROFESSOR FELLOWSHIPS AT TECHNION INSTITUTE

Lady Davis Fellowship Trust

Description:

The Lady Davis Fellowship Trust invites

applications for its visiting professor

fellowships at Technion Institute. These

support visits of two months to one year

during the academic year.

D

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Funding includes a monthly salary of USD

2,400 for professors and USD 2,000 for

associate professors, plus a monthly housing

allowance of USD 100. Fellows are also

entitled to one return airline ticket between

Israel and their home town.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 26 Jul 16

Award type: Senior fellowships, Travel for

research purposes, Directed grants for

individual investigators, Mid-Career

fellowships, Early-Career fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website: http://ldft.huji.ac.il/fellowships-

information/technion-fellowships/visiting-

professors

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: United Arab

Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan,

Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam,

Bhutan, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, China,

Christmas Island, Cyprus, Georgia, Hong

Kong, Indonesia, India, British Indian Ocean

Territory, Iraq, Iran, Islamic Republic of,

Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Korea,

Democratic People's Republic of, Korea,

Republic of, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Lao

People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Sri

Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Macao,

Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman,

Philippines, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory,

Occupied, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi

Arabia, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic,

Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste,

Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan,

Vietnam, Yemen, All African Nations, All

European Nations, All South American

nations, All Oceanian nations, Caribbean, All

North American nations

Disciplines

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Any

Contact Details

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Lady Davis Fellowship Trust

Technion, IIT

Technion City

Haifa, 32000

OSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Lady Davis Fellowship Trust

Description:

The Lady Davis Fellowship Trust invites

applications for its postdoctoral fellowships.

These enable postdoctoral researchers to

undertake research at the Technion Institute

in Israel. The starting date of the visit should

be no later than five years after receipt of the

doctoral degree.

Fellowships are granted for one year with the

possibility of an extension for an additional

year. The monthly stipend is USD 1,250 with a

P

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housing allowance of USD 100 and a return

airline ticket.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 26 Jul 16

Award type: Early-Career fellowships,

Directed grants for individual investigators,

Travel for research purposes

Award budget total: -

Website: http://ldft.huji.ac.il/fellowships-

information/technion-fellowships/post-

doctoral

Eligibility profile

----------------------------------------------

Country of applicant institution: United Arab

Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan,

Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam,

Bhutan, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, China,

Christmas Island, Cyprus, Georgia, Hong

Kong, Indonesia, India, British Indian Ocean

Territory, Iraq, Iran, Islamic Republic of,

Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Korea,

Democratic People's Republic of, Korea,

Republic of, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Lao

People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Sri

Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Macao,

Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman,

Philippines, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory,

Occupied, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi

Arabia, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic,

Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste,

Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan,

Vietnam, Yemen, All African Nations, All

European Nations, All South American

nations, All Oceanian nations, Caribbean, All

North American nations

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Any

Contact Details

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Lady Davis Fellowship Trust

Technion IIT

Technion City

Haifa 32000

RADUATE FELLOWSHIPS AT TECHNION INSTITUTE

Lady Davis Fellowship Trust

Description:

The Lady Davis Fellowship Trust invites

applications for its graduate fellowships at the

Technion Institute. These enable PhD students

and master’s students to undertake research

at the Technion Institute in Israel. Applicants

must not be from Israel.

Fellowships include a monthly stipend

ranging from USD 750 per month for MSc

students to USD 1,000 per month for PhD

students and a return ticket, for a duration of

one semester to a year with a possibility of

extension.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

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Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 26 Jul 16

Award type: Predoctoral fellowships,

Directed grants for individual investigators,

Travel for research purposes, Financial aid

for postgraduate students

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://ldft.huji.ac.il/fellowships-

information/technion-fellowships/graduate-

students

Eligibility profile

----------------------------------------------

Country of applicant institution: United Arab

Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan,

Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei Darussalam,

Bhutan, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, China,

Christmas Island, Cyprus, Georgia, Hong

Kong, Indonesia, India, British Indian Ocean

Territory, Iraq, Iran, Islamic Republic of,

Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Korea,

Democratic People's Republic of, Korea,

Republic of, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Lao

People's Democratic Republic, Lebanon, Sri

Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Macao,

Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman,

Philippines, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory,

Occupied, Qatar, Russian Federation, Saudi

Arabia, Singapore, Syrian Arab Republic,

Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste,

Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan,

Vietnam, Yemen, All African Nations, All

European Nations, All South American

nations, All Oceanian nations, Caribbean, All

North American nations

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Any

Contact Details

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Lady Davis Fellowship Trust

Graduate School

Technion IIT

Technion City

Haifa 32000

Email: [email protected]

M TURING AWARD

Association for Computing Machinery

Description:

The Association for Computing Machinery

invites nominations for the AM Turing award.

This recognises an individual who has made

lasting technical contributions to the

computing community.

The recipient should have made an

outstanding and trendsetting technical

achievement that constitutes the principal

claim to the award. The award includes a cash

prize of US$1 million plus travel expenses to

the ACM awards banquet.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

A

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Posted date: 10 Jun 16

Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences,

meetings etc.

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://amturing.acm.org/call_for_nomination

s.cfm

Application form:

https://campus.acm.org/public/awards/nomi

nation.cfm

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Computer Science & Informatics

Contact Details

----------------------------------------------

Email: [email protected]

RACE MURRAY HOPPER AWARD

Association for Computing Machinery

Description:

The Association for Computing Machinery

invites nominations for the Grace Murray

Hopper award. This recognises an

outstanding young computer professional

who has made a single recent major technical

or service contribution.

Nominees must have been 35 years of age or

less at the time the contribution was made.

The award includes a cash prize of US$35,000

plus travel expenses to the ACM awards

banquet.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 10 Jun 16

Award type: Prizes, Young investigator

awards, Travel to conferences, meetings etc.

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://awards.acm.org/hopper/nominations.cf

m

Application form:

https://campus.acm.org/public/awards/nomi

nation.cfm

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Computer Science & Informatics; Computer

Engineering & Hardware

Contact Details

----------------------------------------------

Email: [email protected]

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ARIS KANELLAKIS THEORY AND PRACTICE AWARD

Association for Computing Machinery

Description:

The Association for Computing Machinery

invites nominations for the Paris Kanellakis

theory and practice award. This recognises

specific theoretical accomplishments that have

had a significant and demonstrable effect on

the practice of computing.

The award includes a cash prize of US$10,000

plus travel expenses to the society’s awards

banquet.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 10 Jun 16

Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences,

meetings etc.

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://awards.acm.org/kanellakis/nomination

s.cfm

Application form:

https://campus.acm.org/public/awards/nomi

nation.cfm

Eligibility profile

----------------------------------------------

Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Theory of Computation

Contact Details

----------------------------------------------

Email: [email protected]

OFTWARE SYSTEM AWARD

Association for Computing Machinery

Description:

The Association for Computing Machinery

invites nominations for its software system

award. This recognises an institution or

individuals who have developed a software

system that has had a lasting influence in

computing, as reflected in contributions to

concepts or in commercial acceptance.

The award includes a cash prize of US$35,000

plus travel expenses to the ACM awards

banquet.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 10 Jun 16

P

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Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences,

meetings etc.

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://awards.acm.org/software_system/nomi

nations.cfm

Application form:

https://campus.acm.org/public/awards/nomi

nation.cfm

Eligibility profile

----------------------------------------------

Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Computer Science & Informatics; Software

Engineering

Contact Details

----------------------------------------------

Email: [email protected]

LLEN NEWELL AWARD

Association for Computing Machinery

Description:

The Association for Computing Machinery

invites nominations for the Allen Newell

award. This recognises an individual for

career contributions in computer science, or

that bridge computer science and other

disciplines. Artificial intelligence is often the

linchpin of such contributions; however,

nominations centred on other areas of

computer science are also welcome when they

combine significant breadth and bridging

with a high level of impact.

The award includes a cash prize of US$10,000

plus travel expenses to the ACM awards

banquet.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 08 Jun 16

Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings

etc., Prizes

Award amount max: USD 10,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://awards.acm.org/newell/nominations.cf

m

Application form:

https://campus.acm.org/public/awards/nomi

nation.cfm

Eligibility profile

----------------------------------------------

Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Artificial Intelligence; Computer Science &

Informatics

Contact Details

----------------------------------------------

Email: [email protected]

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Mazak Foundation

Description:

The Mazak Foundation invites applications

for its commendation programme for research

papers. This provides commendations for

research papers in new technologies related to

the machine tool industry and machine tools.

Each applicant must be a college or graduate

school student or a person under 35 years of

age, who belongs to a research institute

engaged in research activities or a job in

industrialisation.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 28 Aug 15

Award type: Prizes, Young investigator

awards, Academic-Industry links

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.mazak-

f.or.jp/eng/05.html

Eligibility profile

----------------------------------------------

Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering;

Control Systems; Machine Learning; Robotics;

Automation & Control Engineering

Contact details

----------------------------------------------

Email: [email protected]

ELLCOME MEDAL FOR ANTHROPOLOGY AS APPLIED TO MEDICAL

PROBLEMS

Royal Anthropological Institute

Description:

The Royal Anthropological Institute of Great

Britain and Ireland invites nominations for the

Wellcome medal for anthropology as applied

to medical problems. This is awarded

biennially for a body of published work that

makes a significant contribution to research in

anthropology as applied to medical problems.

Individuals may apply to be considered, or

may be nominated. Submissions may be made

in any language, but those made in languages

other than English must be accompanied by

an adequate English summary or abstract.

The medal is accompanied by a prize of £600.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

every 2 years.

Posted date: 13 Jan 15

Award type: Prizes

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Award amount max: £600

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.therai.org.uk/awards/prizes/well

come-medal-for-anthropology-as-applied-to-

medical-problems/

Eligibility profile

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Disciplines

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Biological & Medical Anthropology

Contact Details

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RAI

50 Fitzroy Street

London W1T 5BT

Email: [email protected]

XPERTISE TRANSFER FELLOWSHIP

International Agency for Research on Cancer

Description:

The International Agency for Research on

Cancer invites applications for its expertise

transfer fellowship. This enables an

established investigator to spend six to 12

months in an appropriate host institute in a

low- or medium-resource country. The

priority research areas are:

understanding cancer etiology,

including infections, nutrition,

lifestyle, environment, radiation,

genetics; •developing strategies for

cancer prevention, including primary

prevention and screening;

elucidating the underlying

mechanisms of carcinogenesis

through studies of molecular and cell

biology, molecular genetics,

epigenetics and molecular pathology.

The agency also has programmes dedicated to

describing the global cancer burden and to the

evaluation of carcinogenicity through its

monographs programme.

Applicants should be established cancer

researchers actively engaged in the field with

appropriate scientific or medical qualifications

and an excellent publications record. They

must also belong to the staff of a university or

a research institution.

The fellowship includes an annual

remuneration of US$63,000 pro-rata according

to length of stay. The cost of travel for the

fellow, and in certain circumstances for

dependants, will be met, and health insurance

will be covered. The fellowship should be

taken up no later than 30 November 2016.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 08 Sep 15

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Award type: Senior fellowships,

Networking/collaboration, Travel for

research purposes

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://training.iarc.fr/en/fellowships/expertis

etransfer.php

Application form:

http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/2309019/201

5-09-IARC-Expertise-Transfer-Fellowship-

Application-form

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Pathogenesis; Carcinogenesis; Epigenetics;

Cancer Cell Biology; Preventive Medicine;

Molecular Genetics; Screening for Diseases

Contact Details

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IARC

150 Cours Albert-Thomas

69372 Lyon Cedex 08

Fax: +33 4 7273 8485

Tel: +33 4 7273 8575

Email: [email protected]

RIZE ESSAY COMPETITION

Agricultural Economics Society

Description:

The Agricultural Economics Society invites

submissions for its prize essay competition.

This recognises a suitable essay on any aspect

of agricultural economics. Applicants must be

within six years of graduation or, if non-

graduates, under 30 years of age in the year of

submission. Preference will be given to essays

based upon the original work and experience

of the author.

The prize is worth £1,000.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 12 May 15

Award type: Prizes, Young investigator

awards

Award amount max: £1,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.aes.ac.uk/page.asp?ID=8

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Agricultural Economics

Contact Details

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Holtwood

Red Lion Street

Cropredy

Banbury

Oxon OX17 1PD

Tel: +44 1295 750 182

Email: [email protected]

CM/INFOSYS FOUNDATION AWARD IN THE COMPUTING SCIENCES

Association for Computing Machinery

Description:

The Association for Computing Machinery

and the Infosys Foundation invite

nominations for their award in computing

sciences. This recognises personal

contributions made by young scientists and

system developers to a contemporary

innovation that, through its depth,

fundamental impact and broad implications,

exemplifies the greatest achievements in this

discipline.

There are no specific age requirements, but

nominees should typically approach mid-

career, and their contribution should have

been made in the last decade or so. The award

includes a cash prize of US$175,000 plus

travel expenses to the banquet.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 10 Jun 16

Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings

etc., Prizes, Young investigator awards

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://awards.acm.org/infosys/nominations.c

fm

Application form:

https://campus.acm.org/public/awards/nomi

nation.cfm

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Computer Science & Informatics

Contact details

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Email: [email protected]

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THICON FOUNDATION FUND TRAVELLING FELLOWSHIP

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow

Description:

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons

of Glasgow invites applications for the

Ethicon Foundation Fund travelling

fellowship. This promotes international

goodwill in medicine and surgery by

supporting the overseas travel of surgeons.

Applicants must be members or fellows of the

college and in a higher training post in the UK

or elsewhere in the world. The proposed work

experience, research or other study should be

of clear benefit to the applicant’s training and

to the NHS or equivalent on return.

Awards are worth up to £900, although higher

awards may be made in exceptional

circumstances. Visits should generally last

between one and 12 months. Awards will not

be given for the sole purpose of attending

meetings or conferences to present papers, or

for undertaking a series of brief visits to

multiple centres.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: Deadlines on: 30

November 2016, 30 April 2017, and repeated

annually.

Posted date: 21 Jan 16

Award type: Travel for research purposes,

Mid-Career fellowships, Senior fellowships,

Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for

individual investigators

Award budget total: -

Website: https://rcpsg.ac.uk/college/career-

support/Awards-and-

Scholarships/Travelling-

Awards#EthiconFoundationFundTravelling

Fellowship

Application form:

https://www.rcpsg.ac.uk/~/media/P3/Files/A

wards%20and%20Scholarship/Forms/AppFo

rmEthicon%20Travelling%20Fellowship%20

032015.doc

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Surgery & Intensive Care

Contact Details

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RCPSG

232-242 St Vincent Street

Glasgow G2 5RJ

Fax: +44 141 221 6072

Tel: +44 141 211 1804

Email: [email protected]

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RADUATE STUDENT ESSAY PRIZE

British Society for the History of Philosophy

Description:

The British Society for the History of

Philosophy invites applications for its

graduate student essay prize. This

acknowledges an essay that makes a

significant contribution to the history of

philosophy.

Applicants must be postgraduate students in

full- or part-time education for at least six

months in the year prior to the deadline for

submission. Students of any age, nationality

or discipline may apply. Entries should be

written in English.

The prize is worth £500. It may be awarded to

one writer or divided between two or more

entrants.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

every 2 years.

Posted date: 17 Jun 16

Award type: Prizes, Student awards

Award amount max: £500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.bshp.org.uk/news/essayprize

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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History of Philosophy

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

HWARIZMI INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Iranian Research Organization for Science and Technology

Description:

The Iranian Research Organization for Science

and Technology invites applications for the

Khwarizmi international award. This

recognises outstanding scientific

achievements made by researchers,

innovators and inventors from all over the

world. Research in the following fields is

eligible: aerospace, civil engineering,

mechanics, agriculture, natural resources,

animal sciences and veterinary medicine,

electrical and computer, mechatronics, basic

sciences, industry and technology

management, medical sciences,

biotechnology, environment and basic

medical Sciences, information technology,

nanotechnology, chemical technology,

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materials and metallurgy and green

chemistry.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 09 Sep 16

Award type: Prizes

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://213.176.123.54/kia/content/call-

participation-30th-khwarizmi-international-

award-kia

Application form: http://62.60.140.42/user

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Physical Sciences and Engineering;

Bio/Medical

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

UGENE L LAWLER AWARD

Association for Computing Machinery

Description:

The Association for Computing Machinery

invites nominations for the Eugene L Lawler

award. This recognises an individual or a

group who have made a significant

humanitarian contribution through the use of

computing technology. Contributions may

include:

application of computer technology to

aid the disabled;

making an educational contribution

using computers or computer science

in inner city schools;

creative research concerning

intellectual property issues;

expansion of educational

opportunities in computer science for

women and underrepresented

minorities;

application of computers or

computing techniques to problems of

developing countries.

The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000

plus travel expenses to the ACM awards

banquet.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

every 2 years.

Posted date: 01 Dec 15

Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences,

meetings etc.

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://awards.acm.org/lawler/nominations.cf

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Application form:

https://campus.acm.org/public/awards/nomi

nation.cfm

Eligibility profile

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Disciplines

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Computer Science & Informatics

Contact details

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Email: [email protected]

ARL V KARLSTROM OUTSTANDING EDUCATOR AWARD

Association for Computing Machinery

Description:

The Association for Computing Machinery

invites nominations for the Karl V Karlstrom

outstanding educator award. This recognises

an outstanding educator who has advanced

new teaching methodologies, effected new

curriculum development or expansion in

computer science or engineering, or who is

making a significant contribution to the

educational mission of the association. Special

consideration is given to nominees who have

been teaching for 10 years or less.

The award includes a cash prize of US$5,000

plus travel expenses to the ACM awards

banquet.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 10 Jun 16

Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences,

meetings etc.

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://awards.acm.org/karlstrom/nomination

s.cfm

Application form:

https://campus.acm.org/public/awards/nomi

nation.cfm

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Classroom Technology; Engineering

Education; Education

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

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EW PHYTOLOGIST TANSLEY MEDAL

New Phytologist Trust

Description:

The New Phytologist Trust invites

applications for the New Phytologist Tansley

medal. This recognises an outstanding

contribution to research in plant science by an

individual in the early stages of their career.

Applications are welcome from students or

postdoctoral researchers with no more than

five years of experience since gaining their

PhD degree. The prize includes £2,000 and the

opportunity to author a short review in the

New Phytologist journal.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 10 Nov 15

Award type: Student awards, Prizes

Award amount max: £2,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: £2,000

Website:

http://www.newphytologist.org/contentpage

s/index/6

Application form:

https://www.newphytologist.org/submission

s

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Botany

Contact Details

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New Phytologist Trust

Bailrigg House

Lancaster University

Lancaster LA1 4YE

Email: [email protected]

ARLY CAREER AWARD

International Association for the Psychology of Religion

Description:

The International Association for the

Psychology of Religion invites nominations

for its early career award. This is awarded for

outstanding research in the field of

psychology of religion. Nominees must be

young scholars at the postdoctoral or early

career level, having obtained a PhD no more

than five years ago. The award is worth

€1,000.

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Closing date: 30 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated every 4 years.

Posted date: 10 Apr 14

Award type: Prizes, Young investigator

awards

Award amount max: €1,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.iaprweb.org/awards.html

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Psychology; Sociology; Religion & Society;

Theology & Religious Studies; Social

Psychology

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

IELDS-PERIMETER AFRICA INSTITUTE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Fields Institute for Research in Mathematical Sciences

Description:

The Fields Institute for Research in

Mathematical Sciences and the Perimeter

Institute for Theoretical Physics invites

applications for its one-year joint postdoctoral

fellowship. This is intended for new and

recent PhDs who are African nationals

working in mathematical sciences or

fundamental theoretical physics. Recipients

are encouraged to spend time at both

institutes.

Funding is worth CA$50,000 for a one year

fellowship.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 18 Sep 15

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Early-Career fellowships

Award amount max: CAD 50,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.fields.utoronto.ca/honours/postd

oc.html

Eligibility profile

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Disciplines

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Mathematical Sciences; Theoretical Physics

Contact Details

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Sciences

222 College Street, Second Floor

Toronto ON M5T 3J1

Tel: +1 416 348 9710 ext 2014

Email: [email protected]

AFYDD STEPHENS PRIZE

British Association of Audiovestibular Physicians

Description:

The British Association of Audiovestibular

Physicians invites applications for the Dafydd

Stephens prize. This is awarded for work

related to the field of audiovestibular

medicine carried out by medical students.

Applicants may submit any relevant piece of

work which may take the form of a research

or audit project, published or not, an essay or

an oral or poster presentation.

Any current medical student may submit

work completed largely or completely during

their training period. Applications will be

considered from doctors within one year of

qualification, as long as the bulk of the work

forming the basis of their application was

carried out prior to graduation in clinical

medicine.

The award is worth £250. The BAAP will

reimburse reasonable travel expenses from

within the UK.

Closing date: 30 Nov 16

Deadline information: Applications due by

the end of November each year. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 10 Dec 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.baap.org.uk/Resources/Research

andPrizes.aspx

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Audiology

Contact Details

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BAAP

Department of Neuro-otology

The National Hospital for Neurology and

Neurosurgery

Queen Square

London WC1N 3BG

Email: [email protected]

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MITHSONIAN INSTITUTION FELLOWSHIPS

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian Institution invites

applications for its fellowship programme.

These fellowships enable graduate and

predoctoral students, as well as postdoctoral

and senior investigators, to conduct

independent study or research at one or more

of the Smithsonian’s units and research

centres with at least one Smithsonian advisor.

The following awards are available:

graduate student fellowships, worth

USD 7,000 over 10 weeks, for formally

enrolled graduate students who have

completed at least one full time

semester or its equivalent;

predoctoral fellowships, which

include a stipend of USD 32,700 per

year, plus a research allowance of up

to USD 4,000, for periods between

three and 12 months, for enrolled PhD

candidates who have met

requirements for the doctorate, other

than the dissertation;

postdoctoral fellowships, which

include a stipend of USD 48,000 per

year plus a research allowance of up

to USD 4,000 for periods between

three and 12 months, for applicants

who have completed their doctoral

degree by the time the fellowship

begins;

senior fellowships, which include a

stipend of USD 48,000 per year plus a

research allowance of up to USD 4,000

for periods between three and 12

months, for applicants who have held

a PhD or equivalent for at least seven

years.

Applicants in Earth and planetary sciences are

eligible to receive USD 5,000 over the above

amounts. There are no restrictions on

nationality, though applicants must be able to

write and converse fluently in English.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between 6 September and 11.59pm, 1

December 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 24 Aug 16

Award type: Early-Career fellowships,

Senior fellowships, Predoctoral fellowships,

Directed grants for individual investigators,

Travel for research purposes, Mid-Career

fellowships

Award amount max: USD 57,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-

opportunities/smithsonian-institution-

fellowship-program/

Application form:

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

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Disciplines

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Aerospace Engineering & Avionics;

Environmental Science; Zoology; Art &

Design: History, Practice & Theory; Cultural

Studies; Indigenous Peoples of the Americas;

Asian Studies; Cultural History; African

Studies; History of Science; Anthropology &

Development Studies; Industry Studies;

Universe Sciences

Contact Details

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Fax: +1 202 633 7070

Tel: +1 202 633 7069

Email: [email protected]

NTHROPOLOGY INTERNSHIP

American Museum of Natural History

Description:

The American Museum of Natural History

invites applications under its anthropology

internship programme. This programme

offers internships for undergraduate and

graduate students interested in careers in

anthropology, museums or related fields.

Anthropology interns work on projects

relating to the collections or to the ongoing

research interests of the curatorial staff in the

museum or in the field. The department's

collections and research are focused on North

American, Mexican/Central American, and

South American archaeology and ethnology;

Asian, African, and Pacific ethnology; and

biological anthropology.

Applicants should be enrolled in or have

recently graduated from an academic

institution. Applicants must specify whether

they are applying for a paid, academic credit

or unpaid internship. For paid internships,

monthly stipends will be awarded for up to

two session’s worth of work.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: Deadlines on: 1

December 2016, 1 April 2017, 27 August 2017,

and repeated annually.

Posted date: 12 Oct 11

Award type: Predoctoral fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.amnh.org/our-

research/anthropology/policies-

links/internship-program

Application form:

http://research.amnh.org/anthropology/f/Inte

rnshipForm.pdf

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Politics & Economics of Latin America & the

Caribbean; Biological & Medical

Anthropology; Archaeology; Biological

Sciences; Anthropology; Evolutionary

Biology; Ethnography & Ethnology; Politics &

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Economics of North America; North

American Studies

Contact Details

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Division of Anthropology

American Museum of Natural History

Central Park West and 79th Street

New York, NY 10024

Email: [email protected]

IDDON AWARD FOR DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH IN THE BEHAVIOURAL

SCIENCES

International Association for Dental Research

Description:

The International Association for Dental

Research invites nominations for the Giddon

award for distinguished research in the

behavioural sciences. This recognises a single

research investigation published or accepted

for publication in the current or previous

calendar year.

The paper should be in the field of social or

cultural anthropology, education, psychology,

psychiatry, sociology or social work, as

applied to dentistry. Both applied and basic

research papers are eligible. Self-nominations

and nominations by others are accepted.

The senior author of the winning paper

receives a US$350 cash prize, but all other

authors will also be recognised.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 07 Jul 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 350

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.iadr.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pag

eid=3437

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Dentistry

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

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OSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS IN CONSERVATION OF MUSEUM COLLECTIONS

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian Institution’s Museum

Conservation Institute invites applications for

its postgraduate fellowships in conservation

of museum collections. These enable recent

master’s graduates of art and archaeological

conservation, or equivalent, to conduct

research and gain further training in

Smithsonian conservation laboratories for

conservation of museum collections.

Researchers in conservation science topics

including those at the postdoctoral level are

also encouraged to apply. Candidates must

first contact the conservator or scientist they

wish to work with and receive confirmation of

suitability before applying.

The one-year stipend is worth US$37,700 for

postgraduates and US$48,000 for candidates

of postdoctoral level. A research allowance of

US$4000 is also available. Applications for

projects of shorter duration, with the

minimum being three months, are acceptable

with a commensurate reduction to the stipend

amounts.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 01 Oct 15

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Postdoctoral training

fellowships, Predoctoral training

fellowships, Networking/collaboration,

Access to laboratories, telescopes etc.

Award amount max: USD 52,000

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.si.edu/mci/english/professional_

development/2016-

2017PostgraduateFellowships.html

Application form:

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Materials Conservation & Preservation;

Architectural Restoration; Archaeology;

Museums & Curation

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 202 633 7070

Email: [email protected]

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HREE-YEAR TUPPER POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian Institution’s Tropical

Research Institute invites applications for the

three-year Tupper postdoctoral fellowship.

This supports research conducted under a

designated advisor at one of the Smithsonian

Tropical Research Institute’s facilities.

Applicants in the disciplines of ecology,

anthropology, palaeontology, evolutionary

biology, molecular phylogenetics,

biogeography, animal behaviour,

neurobiology, soil sciences, and physiology of

tropical plants and animals are strongly

encouraged. Applicants may be of any

nationality and from anywhere in the world.

The fellowship includes an annual stipend of

US$48,000 and up to US$8,000 per year for

research expenses.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 07 Jan 16

Award type: Mid-Career fellowships, Early-

Career fellowships, Travel for research

purposes, Directed grants for individual

investigators, Senior fellowships,

Postdoctoral training fellowships

Award amount max: USD 168,000

Website:

http://www.stri.si.edu/english/education_fell

owships/fellowships/index.php

Application form:

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Animal Ecology & Habitats; Earth Sciences;

Zoology; Plant Physiology; Neurobiology;

Phylogenetics & Genetic Architecture; Forest

Ecology; Ecology; Animal Physiology; Soil

Sciences; Agriculture; Ecosystem Function;

Environmental Science; Palaeontology &

Palynology; Tropical Zones; Anthropology

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

RAWEMEYER AWARD IN RELIGION

University of Louisville

Description:

The University of Louisville invites

nominations for the Grawemeyer award in

religion. This honours and publicises creative

and constructive insights into the relationship

T

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between human beings and the divine, and

ways in which this relationship may inspire or

empower human beings to attain wholeness,

integrity or meaning, either individually or in

community. A wide variety of concerns and

issues are considered, with preference given

to ideas that:

assist people, by their clarity and

power, to better understand the

relationship between divine reality

and human spiritual striving;

lead to a recognition and

understanding of religious experience;

foster greater understanding and

cooperation among adherents of

diverse religious traditions and views;

stimulate new insights into the

relationship between religious

awareness and other forms of human

knowledge;

reflect significant breakthroughs in

our understanding of divine-human

relationships, particularly in the

context of the postmodern world.

Nominated works must have be presented or

published in 2009 or subsequently.

Nominations should be made by religious

organisations, academic associations, religious

leaders and scholars, presidents of

universities or schools of religion, and

publishers or editors of scholarly journals.

Self-nominations will not be considered.

The award includes a cash prize of

US$100,000.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 24 Sep 14

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 100,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.grawemeyer.org/religion/

Application form:

http://grawemeyer.org/religion/pdf_docs/201

6%20Nomination%20Form.pdf

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Theology; Research Ethics & Misconduct;

History; Ethical Use of Technology; Mysticism

& Spirituality; Moral Theory; Philosophy;

Social Work & Social Policy; Theology &

Religious Studies; Diagnostic Sciences; Ethnic

Groups; Death & Mortality; Pluralism; Studies

in Religious Traditions; Sociology of Science &

Technology; Politics & International Studies;

Religion & Society; Metaphysics; Professional

Ethics; Sociology; Religious Studies

Contact Details

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The Louisville Grawemeyer Award in

Religion

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary

1044 Alta Vista Road

Louisville, KY 40205-1798

Tel: +1 502 894 2286

Email: [email protected]

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HORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS

Brown University

Description:

The John Carter Brown Library at Brown

University invites applications for short-term

research fellowships. This aims to support

research on the colonial history of the North

and South Americas, including all aspects of

the European, African, and Native American

involvement.

Americans and foreign nationals who are

engaged in pre or postdoctoral, or

independent, research may apply. Graduate

students must have passed their preliminary

or general examinations at the time of

application.

Fellowships include access to the library for

two to four months with a stipend of

US$2,100 per month.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 17 Nov 11

Award type: Access to libraries, Predoctoral

fellowships, Early-Career fellowships,

Senior fellowships, Directed grants for

individual investigators

Award amount max: USD 8,400

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.brown.edu/academics/libraries/j

ohn-carter-brown/fellowships/description-

fellowship-program

Application form:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Liw7cAnkI

ySKAERu8xfb00yA1-

JSx0G2dEShxiRm8g4/viewform

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Colonial History; Colonial & Postcolonial

Literature; American History; Latin American

& Caribbean History; Colonial & Postcolonial

Archaeology; Colonial & Postcolonial Studies

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 401 863 5010

Email: [email protected]

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MITHSONIAN BIODIVERSITY GENOMICS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian Institution invites

applications for its biodiversity genomics

postdoctoral fellowships. These support

collaborative research in biodiversity

genomics involving comparative genomic

approaches such as phylogenomics,

population genomics, metagenomics or

transcriptomics, and have a component that

involves significant bioinformatics analysis.

Successful fellows are to participate in the

newly formed Smithsonian Institute for

Biodiversity Genomics.

Applicants must propose to conduct research

for a period of 12 to 24 months at the

Smithsonian in one of its areas of research.

Applicants must have completed, or be near

completion of, their PhD at the time of

application. In addition, it is strongly

encouraged that applicants contact potential

advisors or hosts at any Smithsonian museum

or research institutes.

Fellowships provide a stipend worth up to

USD 48,000 per year for one to two years, a

maximum research allowance of USD 4,000

and a travel allowance for relocation to the

Smithsonian. All funds provided under

Smithsonian fellowships are subject to tax.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 09 Sep 16

Award type: Senior fellowships,

Networking/collaboration, Travel for

research purposes, Mid-Career fellowships,

Directed grants for individual investigators,

Early-Career fellowships

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/smithsonian

-biodiversity-genomics-postdoctoral-

fellowship-program/

Application form: https://solaa.si.edu/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Genomics

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 202 633 7070

Email: [email protected]

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EMELSON CENTRE FELLOWS PROGRAMME

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian Institution's National

Museum of American History is inviting

applications for the Lemelson Center fellows

programme. This programme supports

projects that present creative approaches to

the study of invention and innovation in

American society. These include historical

research and documentation projects resulting

in publications, exhibitions, educational

initiatives and multimedia products. The

programme provides access to the expertise of

the institution's research staff and the vast

invention and technology collections of the

National Museum of American History.

Project proposals that will illuminate the role

of women inventors, inventors with

disabilities, inventors of diverse backgrounds

or any inventions and technologies associated

with underrepresented groups are especially

encouraged. Fellows are expected to reside in

the Washington, DC area, to participate in the

centre's activities.

Pre-doctoral graduate students, postdoctoral

scholars and other professionals may apply.

Fellowships are awarded for a maximum of

10 weeks and stipends are US$630 per week

for pre-doctoral fellowship and US$925 per

week for postdoctoral fellowships and

professionals.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect.

Posted date: 06 Oct 15

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Early-Career fellowships,

Senior fellowships, Predoctoral fellowships,

Access to libraries

Award amount max: USD 9,250

Award amount min: USD 6,300

Award budget total: -

Website: http://invention.si.edu/lemelson-

center-fellowship-program

Application form:

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Industrial Design; Engineering Design;

History of Science; History of Engineering &

Technology; Innovation & Technology

Management; American History

Contact Details

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Smithsonian Institution

National Museum of American History

MRC 604

Lemelson Center Fellows Program

PO Box 37012

Washington, DC 20013-7012

Fax: +1 202 633 3734

Tel: +1 202 633 4593

Email: [email protected]

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ATHARINE PANTZER SENIOR FELLOWSHIP

Bibliographical Society of America

Description:

The Bibliographical Society of America invites

applications for the Katharine Pantzer senior

fellowship. This supports research in topics

related to book production and distribution in

Britain during the hand-press period as well

as studies of authorship, reading and

collecting based on the examination of British

books published in that period, with a special

emphasis on descriptive bibliography.

Applications are invited from individuals

throughout the world. Individuals who have

not received support in the previous five

years are given preference.

The fellowship is worth US$6,000.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 28 Apr 15

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Senior fellowships

Award amount max: USD 6,000

Website:

http://www.bibsocamer.org/fellows.htm

Application form:

http://www.bsafellowships.org/bsa/applicati

on_form.php

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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British & Irish Literature; British & Irish

History; Records & Document Management;

Print Media & Publishing; Manuscripts &

Books

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

ARA ROBY FELLOWSHIP IN TWENTIETH-CENTURY AMERICAN REALISM

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian American Art Museum and

the Renwick Gallery invite applications for

the Sara Roby fellowship in twentieth century

American realism. This residential fellowship

supports a scholar whose research topic is in

American realism. Three types of fellowships

are available:

predoctoral fellowships, worth

US$32,700 per year plus research and

travel allowances and support

K

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candidates who have completed

coursework and preliminary

examinations for their doctoral

degree, and who are engaged in

dissertation research;

postdoctoral fellowships, worth

US$48,000 per year plus research and

travel allowances and support

scholars with a doctoral degree or

equivalent;

senior fellowships, worth US$48,000

per year plus research and travel

allowances, supports scholars with a

distinguished publication record and

who have held their doctoral degree

for more than seven years or who

possess an equivalent record of

professional accomplishment.

Fellowships are open to all qualified persons

regardless of national origin.

The standard term of residency is 12 months

but shorter terms will also be considered.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between 1 September and 1

December 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 09 Mar 16

Award type: Thesis/Dissertation funding,

Predoctoral fellowships, Early-Career

fellowships, Senior fellowships, Travel for

research purposes

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://americanart.si.edu/research/opportunit

y/fellows/

Application form:

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-

opportunities/smithsonian-institution-

fellowship-program/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

History of Art; American History

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 202 633 8335

Email: [email protected]

YETH FOUNDATION PREDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian American Art Museum and

its Renwick Gallery invite applications for

their Wyeth Foundation predoctoral

fellowship. This residential fellowship is

awarded for the advancement and completion

of a doctoral dissertation that concerns the

traditions and recognition of excellence in all

aspects of American art.

Applicants must have completed coursework

and preliminary examinations for their

doctoral degree. It is also required that

W

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applicants are engaged in dissertation

research. Fellowships are open to all qualified

persons regardless of national origin.

The fellowship is worth US$32,700 for one

year plus research and travel allowances. The

standard term of residency is 12 months but

shorter terms will also be considered.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between 1 September and 1

December 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 09 Mar 16

Award type: Access to libraries, Travel for

research purposes, Financial aid for

postgraduate students, Predoctoral

fellowships, Thesis/Dissertation funding

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://americanart.si.edu/research/opportunit

y/fellows/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Arts; American History; History of Art

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 202 633 8335

Email: [email protected]

OSHUA C TAYLOR FELLOWSHIP

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian American Art Museum and

the Renwick Gallery invite applications for

the Joshua C Taylor fellowship. This supports

residential, full-time independent and

dissertation research in the art and visual

culture of the US. Three types of fellowships

are available:

a one-year predoctoral fellowship

worth USD 32,700;

a one-year postdoctoral fellowship

worth USD 48,000 plus USD 4,000 as a

research and travel allowance;

a one-year senior fellowship worth

USD 48,000 plus USD 4,000 as a

research and travel allowance.

Predoctoral applicants must have completed

coursework and preliminary examinations for

their doctoral degree and must be engaged in

dissertation research. Postdoctoral fellowships

are available to scholars with specific research

projects who have earned a PhD or

equivalent. Senior fellowships are intended

for scholars with a publication record and a

doctoral degree of more than seven years or

who possess a commensurate record of

J

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professional accomplishment at the time of

application.

In addition to a stipend, each fellow is

provided a carrel in the fellowship office. The

standard term of residency is 12 months but

shorter terms will also be considered.

Additional allowances may be provided to

help with temporary relocation and the cost of

health insurance. Fellowships should take

place between 1 June 2017 and 31 August

2018.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between 6 September and 1

December 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 24 Aug 16

Award type: Mid-Career fellowships,

Thesis/Dissertation funding, Access to

libraries, Early-Career fellowships,

Predoctoral fellowships, Senior fellowships,

Travel for research purposes

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://americanart.si.edu/research/opportunit

y/fellows/

Application form:

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-

opportunities/smithsonian-institution-

fellowship-program/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Art & Design: History, Practice & Theory;

Cultural History; History of Art

Contact Details

----------------------------------------------

Tel: +1 202 633 8335

Email: [email protected]

OUGLASS FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP IN AMERICAN ART

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian Institution, via the

Smithsonian American Art Museum and the

Renwick Gallery, invites applications for the

Douglass Foundation fellowship in American

art. This supports predoctoral research in

American art.

Predoctoral applicants must have completed

coursework and preliminary examinations for

their doctoral degree and must be engaged in

dissertation research.

The one-year fellowship is worth USD 32,700

and additional allowances may be provided

to help with temporary relocation and the cost

of health insurance. In addition to a stipend,

each fellow is provided a carrel in the

fellowship office. The standard term of

residency is 12 months but shorter terms will

also be considered with prorated stipends. All

D

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fellowships should take place between 1 June

2017 and 31 August 2018.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 31 Aug 16

Award type: Thesis/Dissertation funding,

Access to libraries, Predoctoral fellowships,

Travel for research purposes

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://americanart.si.edu/research/opportunit

y/fellows/

Application form:

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-

opportunities/smithsonian-institution-

fellowship-program/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Visual Arts

Contact Details

----------------------------------------------

Tel: +1 202 633 8335

Email: [email protected]

ERRA FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS IN AMERICAN ART

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian American Art Museum and

the Renwick Gallery invite applications for

the Terra Foundation fellowships in American

art. These residential fellowships support full-

time independent and dissertation work by

foreign scholars researching American art or

by US scholars with an exceptionally strong

international component to their study. Three

types of one-year fellowships are available:

predoctoral fellowships worth USD

32,700;

postdoctoral fellowships worth USD

48,000;

senior fellowships, worth USD 48,000.

Predoctoral applicants must have completed

coursework and preliminary examinations for

their doctoral degree and must be engaged in

dissertation research. Postdoctoral fellowships

are available to scholars with specific research

projects who have earned a PhD or

equivalent. Senior fellowships are intended

for scholars with a publication record and a

doctoral degree of more than seven years or

who possess a commensurate record of

professional accomplishment at the time of

application. There are no restrictions on

national origin or citizenship.

To be considered for a terra foundation

fellowship, applicants must propose a

primary advisor or supervisor from SAAM.

All fellowships may include a USD 4,000

allowance for research travel. Additional

allowances may be provided for temporary

T

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relocation and health insurance. The standard

term of residency is 12 months but shorter

terms are available with prorated stipends.

All fellowships should take place between 1

June 2017 and 31 August 2018.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 31 Aug 16

Award type: Predoctoral fellowships, Early-

Career fellowships, senior fellowships,

Travel for research purposes,

Thesis/Dissertation funding, Mid-Career

fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://americanart.si.edu/research/opportunit

y/fellows/

Application form:

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-

opportunities/smithsonian-institution-

fellowship-program/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Colonial History; American History; History

of Art; Art & Design: History, Practice &

Theory; Cultural History

Contact Details

----------------------------------------------

Tel: +1 202 633 8335

Email: [email protected]

ERRAN SUNYER I BALAGUER PRIZE

Fundació Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer

Description:

Fundació Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer invites

submissions for the Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer

prize. This recognises a mathematical

monograph in which the applicant has made

an important contribution, presenting the

latest developments in an active area of

mathematical research. The monograph must

be original, unpublished, not subject to any

previous copyright agreement, written in

English and at least 150 pages in length. In

exceptional cases, manuscripts in other

languages may be considered.

The prize is worth €15,000, and the winning

monograph will be published in Birkhäuser’s

progress in mathematics series.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 13 Apr 16

Award type: Prizes, Publish, edit, translate,

disseminate

Award amount max: €15,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://ffsb.espais.iec.cat/en/the-

ferran-sunyer-i-balaguer-prize/

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Mathematical Sciences

Contact Details

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Fundació Ferran Sunyer i Balaguer

Carrer del Carme, 47

E-08001 Barcelona

Email: [email protected]

IFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

International Continence Society

Description:

The International Continence Society invites

nominations for its lifetime achievement

award. This recognises an individual who has

made a lifetime commitment and lasting

contribution to the advancement of science,

education, clinical practice or public

awareness in the field of continence.

Nominations may be made by any ICS

member but candidates may not nominate

themselves. Candidates must be existing or

previous members of the society. They may be

retired.

The award comprises an inscribed plaque or

trophy and a lifetime membership of the

society. In addition, the awardee receives free

registration, travel, accommodation and

chairman’s dinner at the society’s annual

conference.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 10 Mar 15

Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences,

meetings etc.

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.ics.org/members/awardsfellowsh

ips/lifetimeachievement

Application form:

http://www.ics.org/Documents/DocumentsD

ownload.aspx?DocumentID=699

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Incontinence; Urology

Contact Details

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ICS

19 Portland Square

Bristol BS2 8SJ

Fax: +44 117 9444 881

Tel: +44 117 9444 882

Email: [email protected]

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ATRICIA AND PHILLIP FROST FELLOWSHIP

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian American Art Museum and

the Renwick Gallery invite applications for

the Patricia and Phillip Frost fellowship. This

residential fellowship supports research in

American art and visual culture. Three types

of fellowships are available:

predoctoral fellowships, worth

US$32,700 per year plus research and

travel allowances, support candidates

who have completed coursework and

preliminary examinations for their

doctoral degree, and who are engaged

in dissertation research;

postdoctoral fellowships, worth

US$48,000 per year plus research and

travel allowances, support scholars

with a doctoral degree or equivalent;

senior fellowships, worth US$48,000

per year plus research and travel

allowances, support scholars with a

distinguished publication record and

who have held their doctoral degree

for more than seven years or who

possess an equivalent record of

professional accomplishment.

Fellowships are open to all qualified persons

regardless of national origin.

The standard term of residency is 12 months

but shorter terms will also be considered.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between 1 September and 1

December 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 09 Mar 16

Award type: Thesis/Dissertation funding,

Travel for research purposes, Early-Career

fellowships, Predoctoral fellowships, Senior

fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://americanart.si.edu/research/opportunit

y/fellows/

Application form:

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-

opportunities/smithsonian-institution-

fellowship-program/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Visual Arts; American History; Art & Design:

History, Practice & Theory; Cultural Heritage

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 202 633 8335

Email: [email protected]

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OE AND WANDA CORN FELLOWSHIPS

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian American Art Museum and

its Renwick Gallery invite applications for the

Joe and Wanda Corn fellowships. These

support full-time research by scholars whose

research interests span American art and

American history. Three types of fellowships

are available:

a one-year predoctoral fellowship

worth USD 32,700;

a one-year postdoctoral fellowship

worth USD 48,000;

a one-year senior fellowship worth

USD 48,000.

Predoctoral applicants must have completed

coursework and preliminary examinations for

their doctoral degree and must be engaged in

dissertation research. Postdoctoral fellowships

are available to scholars with specific research

projects who have earned a PhD or

equivalent. Senior fellowships are intended

for scholars with a publication record and a

doctoral degree of more than seven years or

who possess a commensurate record of

professional accomplishment at the time of

application. There are no restrictions on

national origin or citizenship.

All fellowships may include a USD 4,000

allowance for research travel. Additional

allowances may be provided to help with

temporary relocation and health insurance. In

addition to a stipend, each fellow is provided

a carrel in the fellowship office. The standard

term of residency is 12 months but shorter

terms will also be considered with prorated

stipends. All fellowships should take place

between 1 June 2017 and 31 August 2018.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 31 Aug 16

Award type: Thesis/Dissertation funding,

Mid-Career fellowships, Travel for research

purposes, Access to libraries, Early-Career

fellowships, Predoctoral fellowships, Senior

fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://americanart.si.edu/research/opportunit

y/fellows/

Application form:

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-

opportunities/smithsonian-institution-

fellowship-program/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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American History; Art & Design: History,

Practice & Theory; Cultural History;

Archaeology of the Americas; Colonial

History; History of Art

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 202 633 8335

Email: [email protected]

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ATHEMATICS FELLOWSHIPS

Institute for Advanced Study

Description:

The School of Mathematics at the Institute for

Advanced Study invites applications for its

fellowships. This provides researchers the

opportunity to pursue research projects in

mathematics at the school. The positions are

for research and postdoctoral training in

many diverse aspects of mathematics

including pure mathematics, theoretical

computer science, mathematical physics and

applied mathematics. Two types of

fellowships are available:

up to eight von Neumann fellowships

for applicants with at least five but no

more than 15 years following their

PhD;

the Veblen research instructorship,

offered in partnership with the

University of Princeton, for applicants

who have received a PhD in pure or

applied mathematics within the last

three years. This fellowship lasts for

three years, the first and third of

which will be spent at Princeton

University and carry teaching

responsibilities, while the second will

be spent at the institute with a focus

on research.

Applications from women and minorities are

strongly encouraged.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 29 Jul 16

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Postdoctoral training

fellowships, Early-Career fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website:

https://www.math.ias.edu/administration/mi

ssion

Application form:

https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Applied Mathematics; Mathematical Physics;

Pure Mathematics; Theoretical Computer

Science

Contact Details

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School of Mathematics

Institute for Advanced Study

1 Einstein Drive

Princeton NJ 08540

Fax: +1 609 734 8100

Tel: +1 609 951 4459

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ETER BUCK FELLOWSHIP

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian Institution invites

applications for the Peter Buck fellowship.

This enables early-career investigators to add

additional time to the one-year Smithsonian

Institution fellowship award. There are two

types of fellowships available:

the postdoctoral Peter Buck fellowship

extends the Smithsonian Institution

fellowship award by one to two years;

the predoctoral Peter Buck fellowship

extends the Smithsonian Institution

fellowship award by one year.

The programme is open to both predoctoral

students and postdoctoral researchers.

Postdoctoral researchers must have received

their PhD or equivalent degree in the last five

years. Predoctoral students must be enrolled

in or admitted to a PhD programme or

equivalent and must have an advisor on staff

at NMNH. Research must involve full-time

residency at the museum or its permanent

facilities during the fellowship period. There

are no restrictions on citizenship or national

origin. Research proposals may be in any area

related to National Museum of Natural

History research staff, collections or facilities.

The predoctoral student fellowship is worth

USD 32,700 per year including an additional

research allowance. The postdoctoral

researcher fellowship is worth USD 48,000 per

year and an additional research allowance.

While research allowances for the SIF are

restricted to a total of USD 4,000, Peter Buck

fellows are eligible to receive an additional

research allowance annually.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: Applications due by

11:59pm EST. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 13 Sep 16

Award type: Early-Career fellowships,

Directed grants for individual investigators,

Predoctoral fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-

opportunities/peter-buck-fellowship/

Application form: https://solaa.si.edu/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Mineralogy; Botany; Zoology; Anthropology

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 202 633 0792

Email: [email protected]

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EDIUM ÆVUM ESSAY PRIZE

Society for the Study of Medieval Languages and Literature

Description:

The Society for the Study of Medieval

Languages and Literature invites submissions

for the Medium Ævum essay prize. This

recognises the best essay on a topic relevant to

the society that falls within the the medieval

period, approximately up to the year 1500.

Applicants must be postgraduate students or

must have recently completed a higher

degree.

The prize is worth £500, plus £250 worth of

books from Bennett and Kerr Booksellers and

the Society’s catalogue, with a further £250

provided for conference attendance. In

addition, the winning essay is considered for

publication in the Medium Ævum journal.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 14 Apr 16

Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences,

meetings etc., Publish, edit, translate,

disseminate

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://mediumaevum.modhist.ox.ac.uk/Essa

yPrize

Application form:

http://mediumaevum.modhist.ox.ac.uk/syst

em/files/ep_cover.doc

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Medieval History; Medieval Literature

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

NTERDISCIPLINARY POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN STABLE ISOTOPE SCIENCES

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Museum Conservation Institute at the

Smithsonian Institution invites applications

for its interdisciplinary postdoctoral

fellowship in stable isotope sciences. This

enables fellows to conduct research in the area

of stable isotope sciences in-residence at one

of the two pan-institutional isotope facilities,

which include the OUSS/MCI Stable Isotope

M

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Mass Spectrometry Facility in Suitland,

Maryland, and the Smithsonian Tropical

Research Institute in Panama City, Panama.

Proposals must integrate the use of stable

isotopes, including 2H/1H, 13C/12C,

15N/14N and 180/160. Stable isotope analysis

must comprise a significant portion of the

research.

Applicants must have completed or be near

completion of their PhD. They may be US or

non-US citizens provided they have the ability

to converse and write fluently in English.

The fellowship is tenable for 12 months, four

of which must be spent onsite at the chosen

laboratory. The fellowship is worth US$48,000

plus a research allowance of US$4,000.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect.

Applications due by 11:59 EST. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 30 Sep 15

Award type: Travel for research purposes,

Access to laboratories, telescopes etc.,

Directed grants for individual investigators,

Postdoctoral training fellowships

Award amount max: USD 52,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-

opportunities/stable-isotope-

interdisciplinary-post-doctoral-fellowship/

Application form:

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Isotope Geochemistry; Spectrometry

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 202 633 7070

Email: [email protected]

EORGE GURNEY FELLOWSHIP

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian American Art Museum and

the Renwick Gallery invite applications for

the George Gurney fellowship. This supports

a one- to three-month research appointment

on American sculpture in honour of the

distinguished career of SAAM’s former

curator of sculpture.

Predoctoral applicants must have completed

coursework and preliminary examinations for

their doctoral degree and must be engaged in

dissertation research. Postdoctoral fellowships

support specific research projects by scholars

who have earned a PhD or equivalent. Senior

fellowships are intended for scholars with a

publication record who have held their

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doctoral degree for more than seven years or

who possess a commensurate record of

professional accomplishment at the time of

application.

In addition to a stipend each fellow is

provided a carrel in the fellowship office.

Stipends are prorated for periods of less than

12 months.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 25 Aug 16

Award type: Predoctoral fellowships, Mid-

Career fellowships, Senior fellowships,

Thesis/Dissertation funding, Access to

libraries, Travel for research purposes, Early-

Career fellowships

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://americanart.si.edu/research/opportunit

y/fellows/

Application form:

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-

opportunities/smithsonian-institution-

fellowship-program/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Sculpture; Art & Design: History, Practice &

Theory

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 202 633 8353

Email: [email protected]

ILLIAM H TRUETTNER FELLOWSHIP

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian American Art Museum and

the Renwick Gallery invite applications for

the William H Truettner fellowship. This

residential fellowship supports one to three

months of research on American art in

recognition of Mr Truettner’s career of nearly

fifty years a curator of painting and sculpture

at the SAAM.

Predoctoral applicants must have completed

coursework and preliminary examinations for

their doctoral degree and must be engaged in

dissertation research. Postdoctoral fellowships

are available to scholars with specific research

projects who have earned a PhD or

equivalent. Senior fellowships are intended

for scholars with a publication record and a

doctoral degree of more than seven years or

who possess a commensurate record of

professional accomplishment at the time of

application.

In addition to a stipend, each fellow is

provided a carrel in the fellowship office.

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Stipends are prorated for periods less than 12

months. Additional allowances may be

provided to help with temporary relocation

and the cost of health insurance. Fellowships

should take place between 1 June 2017 and 31

August 2018.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: Applications are

invited between 6 September and 1

December 2016. This call is repeated once a

year.

Posted date: 24 Aug 16

Award type: Early-Career fellowships,

Access to libraries, Thesis/Dissertation

funding, Mid-Career fellowships,

Predoctoral fellowships, Travel for research

purposes, Senior fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://americanart.si.edu/research/opportunit

y/fellows/

Application form:

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-

opportunities/smithsonian-institution-

fellowship-program/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Cultural History; History of Art; Art &

Design: History, Practice & Theory

Contact details

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Tel: +1 202 633 8335

Email: [email protected]

PALA POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Smithsonian Institution invites

applications for the Mpala postdoctoral

fellowship. This promotes the study of

biology, anthropology, geology, hydrology,

material science, social science, soil science or

related areas. Proposed projects must be

tenable in residence at the Smithsonian

Institution facilities and the Mpala research

centre. Candidates are expected to conduct

research in association with members of the

Smithsonian professional research staff and to

use the resources of the institution.

Applicants for a postdoctoral fellowship must

have completed or be near completion of their

PhD at the time of application. The degree

must be completed by the time the fellowship

begins. Applicants for a senior fellowship

must have had their PhD for a minimum of

seven years.

The fellowship provides a stipend of USD

47,500 per year for a period of one to two

years, and a research allowance of up to USD

4,000 for research-related expenses.

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Temporary relocation costs to the

Smithsonian may also be provided.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 12 Sep 16

Award type: Mid-Career fellowships,

Networking/collaboration, Senior

fellowships, Early-Career fellowships,

Directed grants for individual investigators,

Postdoctoral training fellowships, Travel for

research purposes, Access to libraries

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.smithsonianofi.com/fellowship-

opportunities/mpala-postdoctoral-

fellowship/

Application form:

https://solaa.si.edu/solaa/SOLAAHome.html

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Biological Sciences; Social Sciences; Geology;

Soil Sciences; Materials Sciences

Contact details

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Tel: +1 202 633 7070

Email: [email protected]

OBERT AND VINETA COLBY SCHOLARLY BOOK PRIZE

Research Society for Victorian Periodicals

Description:

The research Society for Victorian Periodicals

invites nominations for the Robert and Vineta

Colby scholarly book prize. This recognises

the scholarly book that most advances the

understanding of the nineteenth-century

British newspaper or periodical press, and

aims to honour original book-length

scholarship about Victorian periodicals and

newspapers.

All books exploring periodicals of the period

may apply as long as they have an official

publications date of 2015. The winner will be

required to to speak at the RSVP conference,

which will take place in Kansas City from

nine to 10 September 2016. The award is

worth up to US$2,000.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 13 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 2,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://rs4vp.org/colby-prize/

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Victorian Literature

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

UNNERUS SUSTAINABILITY AWARD

Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters

Description:

Royal Norwegian Society of Science and

Letters invite nominations for the Gunnerus

sustainability award. This will be presented to

a scholar who has made outstanding

contributions to sustainability science within

the fields of the natural sciences, social

sciences, human sciences, or technological

sciences, either through interdisciplinary

work or through work within one of these

fields. Candidates who have shown that their

scientific results have been translated into

active policy and applied into expedient

management systems, will be prioritised.

Scientific academies, universities, research

institutions, university professors, and senior

researchers are encouraged to submit

nominations. Self-nominations are not

accepted.

The winner will receive a cash prize of NOK1

million, a gold medal and a diploma. The

award will be given to one scientist, or in the

case of closely related fundamental scientific

contributions, may be shared between two

scientists.

Closing date: 01 Dec 16

Deadline information:

Posted date: 28 Jun 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: NOK 1,000,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.dknvs.no/english/the-

gunnerus-sustainability-award/

Application form:

http://www.dknvs.no/nomination-form-the-

gunnerus-award-in-sustainability-science/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Green Chemistry; Environmental Biology;

Environmental Science; Sustainable

Development & Resource Use; Environmental

Law; Environmental Sociology;

Environmental Technology; Environmental

Policy; Environmental Politics

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Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and

Letters

Erling Skakkesgate 47c

Postadresse 7491

Trondheim

Fax: +47 7359 2157

Tel: +47 7359 5895

Email: [email protected]

NDUSTRY FELLOWSHIPS

Science Foundation Ireland

Description:

Science Foundation Ireland invites

applications for its industry fellowships.

These fund collaborative industry-academia

research projects through the temporary

movement of Irish academic researchers who

wish to spend time in industry worldwide,

and industry researchers anywhere in the

world who wish to spend time at an academic

institution in Ireland.

Academic applicants must be a member of an

eligible Irish research body with a contract

covering the period of the fellowship, hold a

PhD or equivalent, and must be currently

funded under a competitively awarded,

internationally peer reviewed research grant.

Industry applicants must have significant

experience and knowledge of industry

processes, including operational and business

procedures, and a proven record of leadership

and accomplishments appropriate to

international standards of their field, industry

sector and career stage.

Fellowships are worth a maximum of €100,000

for a period of up to 12 months full time, or 24

months part time.

Closing date: 02 Dec 16

Deadline information: Applications due by

1pm, Irish time. Deadlines on: 6 July 2016, 2

December 2016.

Posted date: 25 Apr 16

Award type: Senior fellowships, Mid-Career

fellowships, Academic-Industry links,

Networking/collaboration, Travel for

research purposes, Directed grants for

individual investigators

Award amount max: €100,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.sfi.ie/funding/funding-

calls/open-calls/industry-fellowship-

programme-2016.html

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Country of applicant institution: Ireland

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Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering;

Sustainable Agriculture; Computer Science &

Informatics; Medicine & Health; Public Safety

& Security; Materials Sciences; Hydro, Ocean,

Tidal & Wave Energy; Innovation &

Technology Management; Data Analysis;

Digital & Interaction Design; Energy

Transmission & Smart Grids; Communication

Studies; Network Infrastructure; Business &

Management Studies

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

OUIS MALASSIS INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC PRIZE

Agropolis Foundation

Description:

The Agropolis Foundation invites

nominations for the Louis Malassis

international scientific prize. This recognises

individuals or groups of individuals who

have, through research, development or

capacity building, promoted innovation in

order to improve food and agricultural

systems sustainability and address food

security and poverty reduction. Nominees

should not only have made an important

contribution to the production of knowledge

but should also be actively promoting the use

of knowledge in addressing current

development challenges, and fomenting

collective action across stakeholders.

The prize is awarded in three categories:

distinguished scientist prize -

nominees should hold a PhD, have at

least 15 years of professional

experience, and demonstrate a proven

significant contribution in at least one

field covered by the prize;

young promising scientist prize -

nominees should hold a PhD, have at

least five years of professional

experience, be no more than 40 years

of age on 1 January 2015, and

demonstrate potential in at least one

field covered by the prize;

outstanding career in agricultural

development prize - nominees should

have at least 20 years of professional

experience and still be engaged in

activities devoted to agricultural

development.

Groups of no more than three may also be

nominated, in which case each group member

should meet the criteria for individual

nominations. Nominations may be made by

academic or research organisations, civil

society organisations and private sector

groups working in any of the fields covered

by the prize. Each prize is worth €20,000.

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Closing date: 04 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect.

Applications due by 12 noon French time.

This call is repeated every 2 years.

Posted date: 19 Sep 14

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: €20,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.agropolis-

fondation.fr/uk/our-actions/Malassis-

Prize.html

Application form: http://www.agropolis-

fondation.fr/uploads/LMISP2015/LMISP%20

2015%20APPLICATION%20FORM%20FINA

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Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Sustainable Agriculture; Agriculture;

Sustainable Development & Resource Use;

Environmental Science; Food Science;

Poverty; Social Work & Social Policy; Food

Security; Agriculture, Veterinary & Food

Science

Contact Details

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Agropolis Foundation

Email: [email protected]

OOK PRIZE

British Association for American Studies

Description:

The British Association for American Studies

invites applications for its book prize. This is

awarded for the best published book in

American studies.

Books must have been published in English

between 1 January 2015 and 31 December

2015, and applicants must be members of the

association. The prize is worth £500.

Closing date: 04 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 11 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: £500

Website: http://www.baas.ac.uk/baas-book-

prize/

Eligibility profile

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Disciplines

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American History; Politics & Economics of

North America

Contact Details

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BAAS

Claus Moser Research Centre

Keele University

Keele

Staffs

ST5 5BG

Email: [email protected]

CI-JAMES INSTRUMENTS STUDENT AWARD FOR RESEARCH ON NON-

DESTRUCTIVE TESTING OF CONCRETE

American Concrete Institute

Description:

The American Concrete Institute invites

applications for the ACI-James Instruments

student award for research on non-destructive

testing of concrete. This aims to stimulate

student interest in the area of NDT of concrete

materials and structures and to recognise

meritorious and innovative research in

concrete and concrete materials using NDT

methods. The research must focus on or lay

the foundation for the development of an

NDT method for concrete.

The research work shall have been performed

by a student while enrolled in a degree

program at an accredited institution of higher

education. The applicant need not be enrolled

at time of submission, but the work must have

been performed within two years of the date

of submission. The submission should be in

the form of a technical paper conforming to

the standards of the ACI journal.

The prize is worth US$1,500.

Closing date: 05 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect.

Posted date: 27 Aug 15

Award type: Prizes, Student awards

Award amount max: USD 1,500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.concrete.org/Students/StudentCo

mpetitions/JamesInstrumentsStudentPaperA

ward.aspx

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Materials Properties & Analysis; Construction

Materials

Contact details

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ACI-James Instruments Student Award

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330 Pfingsten Rd

Northbrook IL 60062

Email: [email protected]

LBERT EINSTEIN WORLD AWARD OF SCIENCE

World Cultural Council

Description:

The World Cultural Council invites

nominations for the Albert Einstein world

award of science. This recognises and

encourages scientific and technological

research and development. It takes into

special consideration those researchers who

have brought true benefit and well-being to

mankind. Work must be within physics,

mathematics, astronomy and life sciences.

Nominations are only accepted from the

following authorities in any country:

the president or prime minister;

ministers of science and technology or

culture and education;

directors of institutes and

organisations;

rectors of universities;

members of the World Cultural

Council;

outstanding personalities in science

and culture.

The award includes a prize of US$10,000.

Closing date: 08 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 03 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 10,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://consejoculturalmundial.org/albert-

einstein-world-award-of-science/

Application form:

http://consejoculturalmundial.org/nominatio

ns/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Bio/Medical; Physical Sciences and

Engineering

Contact details

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WCC

Consejo Cultural Mundial

A.Postal 10.1083

Col. Lomas de Chapultepec

CP 11002 México DF

Email: [email protected]

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BN KHALDUN PRIZE

Middle East Economic Association

Description:

The Middle East Economic Association invites

applications and nominations for the Ibn

Khaldun prize. This recognises outstanding

individual and co-authored papers by young

scientists on Middle East economics.

Applicants must be young economists with no

more than six years beyond their PhD.

The prize is worth US$250 and includes

exemption from dues and submission fees for

two consecutive years.

Closing date: 10 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 10 May 16

Award type: Prizes, Young investigator

awards

Award amount max: USD 250

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.meeaweb.org/prizeannounceme

nts.htm

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Politics & International Studies; Economics &

Econometrics; Middle Eastern Studies

Contact Details

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MEEA

c/o Department of Economics

University of Southern California

Los Angeles CA 90089-0253

Email: [email protected]

CO/ICTP GALLIENO DENARDO AWARD

Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics

Description:

The Abdus Salam International Centre for

Theoretical Physics, in collaboration with the

International Commission for Optics, invites

nominations for the ICO/ICTP Gallieno

Denardo award. This recognises a young

researcher who has contributed to the

promotion of research activities in optics in a

developing country.

Nominees must be nationals of a developing

country, under 40 years of age on 31

December of the year for which the award is

given, and must be conducting their research

in a developing country.

The prize is worth US$1,000. The winner is

also invited to attend a three-week-long

I

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winter college at Trieste for which travel and

living expenses are covered.

Closing date: 10 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 03 Jun 16

Award type: Prizes, Travel to conferences,

meetings etc., Young investigator awards

Award budget total: -

Website: http://e-ico.org/node/28

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Lower-

Middle-Income countries, Low Income

countries, Upper-Middle-Income countries

Disciplines

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Nonlinear Optics; Classical Optics; Lasers &

Quantum Optics

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

NTERNATIONAL AWARD

European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology

Description:

The European Society for Paediatric

Endocrinology invites nominations for its

international award. This recognises scientific

contributions by a paediatric endocrinologist

from a county outside Europe and the

Mediterranean basin.

Nominees must be nominated by an ESPE

member or the official representative of a

sister society; self-nominations are not

accepted. The winner will be invited to

present a brief lecture at the ESPE annual

meeting.

Closing date: 10 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 15 Jan 16

Award type: Prizes

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.eurospe.org/awards/awards_inte

rnational.html

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: United Arab

Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Angola,

Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso,

Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Brunei Darussalam,

Bhutan, Botswana, Cocos (Keeling) Islands,

Congo, the Democratic Republic of the,

Central African Republic, Congo, Côte

d'Ivoire, Cameroon, China, Cape Verde,

Christmas Island, Cyprus, Djibouti, Western

Sahara, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia,

Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea,

Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India,

British Indian Ocean Territory, Iraq, Iran,

Islamic Republic of, Jordan, Japan, Kenya,

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Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Comoros, Korea,

Democratic People's Republic of, Korea,

Republic of, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Lao

People's Democratic Republic, Sri Lanka,

Liberia, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mali,

Myanmar, Mongolia, Macao, Mauritania,

Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Malaysia,

Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal,

Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Palestinian

Territory, Occupied, Qatar, Réunion, Russian

Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles,

Sudan, Singapore, Saint Helena, Sierra Leone,

Senegal, Somalia, Sao Tome and Principe,

Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Thailand, Tajikistan,

Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Taiwan,

Tanzania, United Republic of, Uganda,

Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, Mayotte, South

Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, All South

American nations, All Oceanian nations, All

North American nations, South Sudan

Disciplines

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Paediatrics; Hormones & Endocrinology

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

NTERNATIONAL OUTSTANDING CLINICIAN AWARD

European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology

Description:

The European Society for Paediatric

Endocrinology invites nominations for its

international outstanding clinician award.

This recognises outstanding clinical

contributions to the practice of clinical

paediatric endocrinology.

Nominees must be from a country outside

Europe and the Mediterranean basin, and

they must be nominated by an ESPE member

or an official representative of a sister society.

They may not nominate themselves.

Closing date: 10 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 15 Jan 16

Award type: Prizes

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.eurospe.org/awards/awards_ioca.

html

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: United Arab

Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Angola,

Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso,

Bahrain, Burundi, Benin, Brunei Darussalam,

Bhutan, Botswana, Cocos (Keeling) Islands,

Congo, the Democratic Republic of the,

Central African Republic, Congo, Côte

d'Ivoire, Cameroon, China, Cape Verde,

Christmas Island, Cyprus, Djibouti, Western

Sahara, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Georgia,

Ghana, Gambia, Guinea, Equatorial Guinea,

Guinea-Bissau, Hong Kong, Indonesia, India,

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British Indian Ocean Territory, Iraq, Iran,

Islamic Republic of, Jordan, Japan, Kenya,

Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, Comoros, Korea,

Democratic People's Republic of, Korea,

Republic of, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Lao

People's Democratic Republic, Sri Lanka,

Liberia, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mali,

Myanmar, Mongolia, Macao, Mauritania,

Mauritius, Maldives, Malawi, Malaysia,

Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Nepal,

Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Palestinian

Territory, Occupied, Qatar, Réunion, Russian

Federation, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Seychelles,

Sudan, Singapore, Saint Helena, Sierra Leone,

Senegal, Somalia, Sao Tome and Principe,

Swaziland, Chad, Togo, Thailand, Tajikistan,

Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Taiwan,

Tanzania, United Republic of, Uganda,

Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen, Mayotte, South

Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, All South

American nations, All Oceanian nations, All

North American nations, South Sudan

Disciplines

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Paediatrics; Clinical Medicine; Hormones &

Endocrinology

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

UMANE SLAUGHTER AWARD

Humane Slaughter Association

Description:

The Humane Slaughter Association invites

nominations for its humane slaughter award.

This recognises individuals or organisations

whose work has resulted in significant

advances in the humane slaughter of farmed

livestock such as cattle, sheep, pigs, other

mammals, poultry or fish. The Association is

keen to receive nominations or applications

relating to:

advances in science that have led or

are leading to advances in humane

slaughter;

important technological developments

that have led, or are leading to,

advances in humane slaughter;

research which has led to better

understanding of the welfare of

animals during transports, at markets,

or when they are slaughtered.

Individuals or organisations from anywhere

in the world may apply. The Association is

also keen to receive third-party nominations.

The award is worth £3,000.

Closing date: 11 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 03 Nov 15

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Award type: Prizes, Directed grants for

individual investigators, Directed grants to

institutions, research groups etc, Technology

innovation/development

Award amount max: £3,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.hsa.org.uk/grants--

awards/humane-slaughter-award

Application form:

http://www.hsa.org.uk/downloads/hsa-

advances-award-2016.doc

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Farm Management; Livestock & Animal

Science; Veterinary Medicine

Contact Details

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HSA

The Old School

Brewhouse Hill

Wheathampstead

Herts AL4 8AN

Fax: +44 1582 831 919

Tel: +44 1582 831 414

Email: [email protected]

OUNG ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENTIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

Universities Federation for Animal Welfare

Description:

The Universities Federation for Animal

Welfare invites nominations for its young

animal welfare scientist of the year award.

This recognises young scientists who have

made a significant contribution to improving

the welfare of animals.

The award is open to current doctoral

students and to individuals within six years of

being awarded their doctoral degree.

Candidates may be based in the UK or

elsewhere. The award is worth £1,000.

Closing date: 11 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 03 Nov 15

Award type: Young investigator awards,

Prizes

Award amount max: £1,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.ufaw.org.uk/ufaw-

young-animal-welfare-scientist-of-the-year-

award/ufaw-young-animal-welfare-scientist-

of-the-year-award

Application form:

http://www.ufaw.org.uk/downloads/young-

scientistnomination-form2016.doc

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Disciplines

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Livestock & Animal Science; Zoology;

Veterinary Medicine

Contact Details

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Tel: +44 1582 831 818

Email: [email protected]

EDAL FOR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO ANIMAL WELFARE SCIENCE

Universities Federation for Animal Welfare

Description:

The University Federation for Animal Welfare

invites applications for its medal for

outstanding contributions to animal welfare

science. This recognises an individual scientist

for fundamental contributions to the

advancement of animal welfare over a

number of years.

The award is open to individuals whose

research, teaching, service and advocacy has

had international impact and significantly

benefited the welfare of animals. Nominations

on behalf of a candidate and self-nominations

are both eligible. Nominated candidates may

be based in the UK or elsewhere. The award is

worth £3,000.

Closing date: 11 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 03 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £3,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.ufaw.org.uk/ufaw-

medal-for-outstanding-contributions-to-

animal-welfare-science/ufaw-medal-for-

outstanding-contributions-to-animal-

welfare-science

Application form:

http://www.ufaw.org.uk/downloads/medal-

outstanding-contributionsnomination-

form2016.doc

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Veterinary Medicine; Livestock & Animal

Science; Zoology

Contact Details

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Tel: +44 1582 831 818

Email: [email protected]

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AVID WINTER YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS

International Society of Biomechanics

Description:

The International Society of Biomechanics

invites applications for the David Winter

young investigator awards. These are

awarded for the best oral presentation and the

best poster presentation at the annual ISB

congress.

Each applicant must be the first author of an

abstract submitted for presentation, have a

maximum age of 35 at the first day of the

congress, and have made a major contribution

to the research presented in the abstract.

Awards are worth US$750.

Closing date: 12 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 27 Nov 14

Award type: Young investigator awards,

Prizes

Award amount max: USD 750

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: USD 1,500

Website: http://isbweb.org/awards/85

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Biomechanics

Contact Details

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ISB

Tel: +44 845 850 9321

Email: [email protected]

LINICAL BIOMECHANICS AWARD

International Society of Biomechanics

Description:

The International Society of Biomechanics

invites applications for its clinical

biomechanics award. This is awarded to a

paper that will be published as the ISB clinical

biomechanics award paper in Clinical

Biomechanics.

The abstract must describe a study related to a

clinical problem and contain some sort of

biomechanical analysis pertaining to the

clinical problem. The paper must be entirely

original, not published at the time of the ISB

congress nor submitted for publication to any

book or journal other than Clinical

D

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Biomechanics. The first author will receive a

monetary award worth US$1,250.

Closing date: 12 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated every 2 years.

Posted date: 27 Nov 14

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 1,250

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://isbweb.org/awards/86

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Biomechanics

Contact Details

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ISB

Tel: +44 845 850 9321

Email: [email protected]

MERGING SCIENTIST AWARD

International Society of Biomechanics

Description:

The International Society of Biomechanics

invites applications for its emerging scientist

award. This honours excellence in graduate

research in the area of motor control and

electromyography.

Applicants must be at a very early stage of

their scientific career and must not have

received their PhD degree before the previous

ISB congress. Current graduate students,

including MSc level students, are also eligible.

The award is worth US$2,500.

Closing date: 12 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect.

Applications must be logged by the abstract

submission deadline of 12 December 2014;

full applications due by 28 February 2015.

This call is repeated every 2 years.

Posted date: 27 Nov 14

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 2,500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://isbweb.org/awards/311-

emerging-scientist-award

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Electrophysiology; Motor Control

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Email: [email protected]

RIZE FOR DIGITAL RESOURCES

British Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies

Description:

The British Society for Eighteenth-Century

Studies invites nominations for its prize for

digital resources. This recognises the best

digital resource supporting 18th century

studies. Nominated resources should

contribute in one or more of the following

ways:

by making available new materials, or

presenting existing materials in new

ways;

by supporting teaching of the period

at university level;

by facilitating, or undertaking,

innovative research.

The competition is open to projects from any

country. Websites or other resources and

projects may be nominated by either creators

or users. They must have been first launched

on or after 1 January five years prior to the

year in which the prize is awarded. The prize

is worth £200.

Closing date: 13 Dec 16

Deadline information: Nominations invited

between 1 September and 13 December 2016.

This call is repeated once a year.

Posted date: 20 Jan 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £200

Website:

http://www.bsecs.org.uk/Society/prizes.aspx

Application form:

https://www.bsecs.org.uk/wp-

content/uploads/2015/06/BSECS_DigitalPrize

_nomination_form.doc

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Modern History; Digitising & Digital

Archives

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

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RAIG HUGH SMYTH FELLOWSHIPS

Harvard University

Description:

Harvard University’s Center for Italian

Renaissance Studies, Villa I Tatti, invites

applications for the Craig Hugh Smyth

fellowships. These support scholars who do

not have the benefit of sabbatical leave in

doing advanced research in any aspect of the

Italian renaissance. Subjects covered include

architecture, history, literature, material

culture, music, philosophy, religion, science

and visual arts.

Applicants must be conversant in either

English or Italian and be able to understand

both languages. Administrators, librarians,

conservators, curators and scholars may

apply.

Fellowships last for three months. The

maximum stipend is US$4,000 per month,

plus a one-time supplement of up to US$1,500

to be used for relocation expenses and fellows

will have all the privileges of the centre. When

possible, a one-bedroom apartment will be set

aside for the fellow’s use, with charges for

utilities. If an apartment is not available

US$1,000 per month will be offered to offset

rental costs.

Closing date: 14 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 14 Jan 15

Award type: Access to libraries, Directed

grants for individual investigators, Retreats,

Early-Career fellowships, Travel for research

purposes, Mid-Career fellowships, Senior

fellowships

Award amount max: USD 16,500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://itatti.harvard.edu/craig-hugh-

smyth-visiting-fellowship

Application form:

https://itatti.slideroom.com/#/Login

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Renaissance History; Italian History; Visual

Arts; Renaissance Literature; History of

Philosophy; History of Religions;

Architecture; History of Music; Italian

Literature; History of Science

Contact Details

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VIlla I Tatti

Via di Vincigliata 26

50135 Florence

Tel: +39 055 603 251

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ELLON FELLOWSHIPS

Harvard University

Description:

Harvard University’s Villa I Tatti Center for

Italian Renaissance Studies invites

applications for the Mellon fellowships. These

support and promote Italian renaissance

studies in areas that have been under-

represented at the centre. Subjects include the

architecture, history, literature, material

culture, music, philosophy, religion, science or

visual arts of Italy.

Scholars working in North America, Northern

Europe, Italy, France, or Australia are not

eligible. Applicants must be advanced PhD

students or hold a PhD received after 1

January 2004. They must be conversant in

either English or Italian, must be able to

understand both languages and must be able

to carry out most of their research in Florence.

Preference will be given to scholars

embarking on a new project, and to those

planning to teach in Asia, Arabic speaking

countries, Latin America and the

Mediterranean basin.

Periods of residence can range between three

and six months. Fellows will have all the

privileges of the centre. The maximum

stipend is US$4,000 per month, plus a one-

time supplement worth up to US$1,500 to be

used for relocation expenses. When possible, a

one-bedroom apartment will be set aside for

the fellow’s use, with charges for utilities. If

an apartment is not available, US$1,000 per

month will be offered to help offset rental

costs.

Closing date: 14 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect.

Applications due by 12 midnight

Cambridge, MA time. This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 15 Jan 15

Award type: Access to libraries, Directed

grants for individual investigators, Early-

Career fellowships, Predoctoral fellowships

Award amount max: USD 31,500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://itatti.harvard.edu/mellon-

fellowship-digital-humanities

Application form:

https://itatti.slideroom.com/#/Login

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Andorra,

Albania, Armenia, American Samoa, Austria,

Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina,

Belgium, Bulgaria, Belarus, Switzerland, Cook

Islands, Serbia, Cyprus, Czech Republic,

Germany, Spain, Fiji, Micronesia, Federated

States of, Georgia, Greece, Guam, Croatia,

Hungary, Indonesia, Kiribati, Kazakhstan,

Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Monaco,

Moldova, Republic of, Marshall Islands,

Macedonia, the former Yugoslav Republic of,

Northern Mariana Islands, Malta, New

Caledonia, Norfolk Island, Netherlands,

Nauru, Niue, New Zealand, French Polynesia,

Papua New Guinea, Poland, Pitcairn,

Portugal, Palau, Romania, Russian Federation,

Solomon Islands, Slovenia, Slovakia, San

Marino, Tokelau, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Turkey,

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Tuvalu, Ukraine, United States Minor

Outlying Islands, Holy See (Vatican City

State), Vanuatu, Wallis and Futuna, Samoa,

All African Nations, All Asian nations, All

South American nations, Montenegro

Disciplines

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History of Architecture; Italian History;

Renaissance History; Renaissance Literature;

History of Philosophy; Italian Literature;

History of Science; History of Music; History

of Art; History of Religions

Contact Details

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VIlla I Tatti

Via di Vincigliata 26

50135 Florence

Tel: +39 055 603 251

ASSOON VISITING FELLOWSHIPS

University of Oxford

Description:

The University of Oxford’s Centre for the

Study of the Book at the Bodleian Libraries

invites applications for the Sassoon visiting

fellowships. These support a short period of

research in any topic, using the archive

manuscript and rare books collections of the

Bodleian Libraries.

Scholars who have completed their doctorate

or who have attained equivalent experience in

employment in higher education or research

may apply. The fellowship covers allowable

expenses over one to two months.

Closing date: 14 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect.

Applications due by 9am. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 22 Oct 15

Award type: Senior fellowships, Mid-Career

fellowships, Early-Career fellowships,

Access to libraries, Grants - undirected

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowship

s#TERMS_FOR%20ALL%20FELLOWSHIPS

Application form:

http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/__data/assets/

pdf_file/0009/193329/Bodleian-Visiting-

Fellowships-2016-17_APPLICATION-

FORM_Oct2016.pdf?bustCache=95771909

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Any

Contact Details

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Bodleian Library

Broad Street

Oxford OX1 3BG

Email: [email protected]

AVID WALKER MEMORIAL FELLOWSHIPS IN EARLY MODERN HISTORY

University of Oxford

Description:

The University of Oxford’s Centre for the

Study of the Book at the Bodleian Libraries

invites applications for the David Walker

memorial fellowships in early modern

history. These support research in early

modern history, using any of the manuscripts,

maps, music and early modern printed

materials in the Bodleian Libraries’ special

collections.

Scholars who have completed their doctorate

or who have attained equivalent experience in

employment in higher education or research

may apply. Fellowships cover allowable

expenses for one month.

Closing date: 14 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect.

Applications due by 9am. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 22 Oct 15

Award type: Early-Career fellowships, Mid-

Career fellowships, Senior fellowships,

Access to libraries, Directed grants for

individual investigators

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowship

s

Application form:

http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/__data/assets/

pdf_file/0009/193329/Bodleian-Visiting-

Fellowships-2016-17_APPLICATION-

FORM_Oct2016.pdf?bustCache=95771909

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Early Modern History

Contact Details

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Visiting Fellows Programme

Bodleian Library

Broad Street

Oxford OX1 3BG

Email: [email protected]

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YRNE-BUSSEY MARCONI FELLOWSHIPS

University of Oxford

Description: The University of Oxford’s Centre for the Study of the Book at the Bodleian Libraries invites applications for the Byrne-Bussey Marconi fellowships. These support research into any aspect of the history of science and communication using the archive, manuscript and rare books collections of the Bodleian Libraries. Proposals in the history and science of wireless communication or the wireless industry are encouraged. Scholars who have completed their doctorate or who have attained equivalent experience in employment in higher education or research may apply. Fellowships provide allowable expenses over two to four months. Closing date: 14 Dec 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. Applications due by 9am. This call is repeated once a year. Posted date: 22 Oct 15 Award type: Senior fellowships, Mid-Career fellowships, Early-Career fellowships, Access to libraries, Directed grants for individual investigators

Award budget total: - Website: http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowships Application form: http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/193329/Bodleian-Visiting-Fellowships-2016-17_APPLICATION-FORM_Oct2016.pdf?bustCache=95771909 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- History of Engineering & Technology; Radio Frequency Engineering; Communication Studies Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Visiting Fellows Programme Bodleian Library Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BG Email: [email protected]

LBI ROSENTHAL VISITING FELLOWSHIPS IN MUSIC

University of Oxford

Description:

The University of Oxford’s Centre for the

Study of the Book at the Bodleian Libraries

invites applications for the Albi Rosenthal

visiting fellowships in music. These support

research on an aspect of the Bodleian Library's

music collections

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Academics or university staff at postdoctoral

level or equivalent, with a current

institutional affiliation, may apply, as may

performers or composers of equivalent

standing who may wish to use the collections

in support of historically informed

performances or other creative projects.

Fellowships cover allowable expenses for up

to three months.

Closing date: 14 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect.

Applications due by 9am. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 22 Oct 15

Award type: Mid-Career fellowships,

Directed grants for individual investigators,

Senior fellowships, Access to libraries,

Early-Career fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/csb/fellowship

s

Application form:

http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/__data/assets/

pdf_file/0009/193329/Bodleian-Visiting-

Fellowships-2016-17_APPLICATION-

FORM_Oct2016.pdf?bustCache=95771909

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Music

Contact details

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Visiting Fellows Programme

Bodleian Library

Broad Street

Oxford OX1 3BG

Email: [email protected]

RTHUR AND JANET HOLZHEIMER SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP IN THE HISTORY

OF CARTOGRAPHY

Newberry Library

Description:

The Newberry Library invites applications for

its Arthur and Janet Holzheimer short-term

fellowship in the history of cartography. This

supports work on projects related to the

history of cartography or which are focused

on cartographic materials in the library’s

collection. Residency at the Newberry should

be continuous and should occur between 1

July 2016 and 30 June 2017.

Applications are open to postdoctoral scholars

or PhD candidates. There are no citizenship

requirements. Funding is worth US$2,500 for

one continuous month.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 18 Sep 15

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Award type: Mid-Career fellowships, Senior

fellowships, Directed grants for individual

investigators, Predoctoral fellowships, Early-

Career fellowships, Access to libraries

Award amount max: USD 2,500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.newberry.org/research/felshp/sh

ort-term.html

Application form:

http://www.newberry.org/short-term-

fellowship-application

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Colonial History; Cartography

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

ERZOG AUGUST BIBLIOTHEK WOLFENBÜTTEL SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP

Newberry Library

Description:

The Newberry Library invites applications for

the Herzog August Bibliothek Wolfenbüttel

short-term fellowship. Applicants for

fellowships at the Newberry may also be

considered for this joint fellowship, which

provides an additional two-month residential

fellowship in Wolfenbüttel, Germany. Projects

must link the collections of both libraries, and

therefore applicants should plan to hold both

fellowships sequentially to ensure continuity

of research. The fellowship is worth €1,050

per month, and additional travel expenses of

up to €600 are provided.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 21 Aug 15

Award type: Senior fellowships, Access to

libraries, Predoctoral fellowships, Early-

Career fellowships, Directed grants for

individual investigators, Travel for research

purposes, Postdoctoral training fellowships,

Mid-Career fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.newberry.org/short-

term-fellowships

Application form:

http://www.newberry.org/short-term-

fellowship-application

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Any

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Email: [email protected]

OSMOLOGY PRIZE

Gruber Foundation

Description:

The Gruber Foundation, in collaboration with

Yale University, invites applications for its

cosmology prize. This is awarded to a leading

cosmologist, astronomer, astrophysicist or

scientific philosopher for theoretical,

analytical, conceptual or observational

discoveries leading to fundamental advances

in the understanding of the universe.

Nominees may be individuals whose

achievements have produced fundamental

advances in the understanding of the

structure and evolution of the universe.

Nominations may be submitted by

individuals, organisations, and institutions

that are active in or have an appreciation for

contemporary cosmological research and

study. The prize includes an unrestricted

US$500,000 cash award and a gold medal.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 13 Apr 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 500,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://gruber.yale.edu/node/9

Application form:

http://gruber.yale.edu/cosmology-

nomination-form

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Cosmology & Extragalactic Astronomy

Contact Details

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Fax: +1 203 432 6231

Tel: +1 203 436 3540

Email: [email protected]

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ENETICS PRIZE

Gruber Foundation

Description:

The Gruber Foundation, in collaboration with

Yale University, invites nominations for its

genetics prize. This is awarded to a leading

scientist, or group of up to three scientists, in

recognition of groundbreaking contributions

to any realm of genetics research. Nominees

may be individuals individuals who have

made original discoveries in genetic function,

regulation, transmission, variation and

genomic organisation.

Nominations may be submitted by

individuals, organisations, and institutions

that are active in or have an appreciation for

contemporary genetic research. The prize

includes an unrestricted US$500,000 cash

award and a gold medal.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 13 Apr 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 500,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://gruber.yale.edu/node/10

Application form:

http://gruber.yale.edu/genetics-nomination-

form

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Medical Genetics; Proteomics & Molecular

Interactions; Molecular Genetics; Human

Genome; Genomic Imprinting; Genomics;

Glycomics; Epigenetics; Quantitative

Genetics; Neurogenetics; Genome Regulation;

Metabolomics; Genetic Epidemiology;

Mutation & Mutagens

Contact Details

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Fax: +1 203 432 6231

Tel: +1 203 436 3540

Email: [email protected]

ESTER J CAPPON FELLOWSHIP IN DOCUMENTARY EDITING

Newberry Library

Description:

The Newberry Library invites applications for

the Lester J Cappon fellowship in

documentary editing. This enables

postdoctoral scholars to undertake historical

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The fellowship is worth US$2,500 per month

for up to three months.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 21 Aug 15

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Access to libraries, Publish,

edit, translate, disseminate, Postdoctoral

training fellowships

Award amount max: USD 7,500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.newberry.org/research/felshp/sh

ort-term.html

Application form:

http://www.newberry.org/short-term-

fellowship-application

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Television Studies; History of Art

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

IDWEST MODERN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION FELLOWSHIP

Newberry Library

Description:

Newberry Library invites applications for the

Midwest Modern Language Association

fellowship. This enables one month's work in

residence at the Newberry Library. PhD

candidates or postdoctoral scholars who are

MMLA members may apply.

Funding is worth US$2,500 over one

continuous month. The residency must occur

between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect.

Posted date: 25 Aug 15

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Early-Career fellowships,

Senior fellowships, Access to libraries, Mid-

Career fellowships

Award amount max: USD 2,500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.newberry.org/research/felshp/sh

ort-term.html

Application form:

http://www.newberry.org/short-term-

fellowship-application

Eligibility profile

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Disciplines

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Modern Languages & Linguistics

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

EUROSCIENCE PRIZE

Gruber Foundation

Description:

The Gruber Foundation, in collaboration with

Yale University, invites nominations for its

neuroscience prize. This is awarded for major

discoveries that have advanced the

understanding of the nervous system.

Nominees may be individuals who have

conducted distinguished work in the field of

the brain, spinal cord or peripheral nervous

system. Nominations may be submitted by

individuals, organisations and institutions

that are active in or have an appreciation for

contemporary neuroscience research and

study. The prize includes an unrestricted

US$500,000 cash award and a gold medal.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 13 Apr 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 500,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://gruber.yale.edu/node/11

Application form:

http://gruber.yale.edu/neuroscience-

nomination-form

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Neuroscience

Contact Details

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Fax: +1 203 432 6231

Tel: +1 203 436 3540

Email: [email protected]

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ADSWORTH AFRICAN FELLOWSHIPS

Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research

Description:

The Wenner-Gren Foundation for

Anthropological Research invites applications

for the Wadsworth African fellowships. These

provide support for African students

undertaking study leading to a PhD at a South

African university that can provide them with

international-level training in anthropology,

including biological anthropology and

archaeology.

Applicants should normally be under 35 years

of age, and citizens and residents of an

African country. They must have an

application for doctoral admission pending at

a South African institution that will provide

training. Applications to the University of

Witwatersrand or the University of Cape

Town are given priority.

One fellowship worth US$17,500 per year is

available. The fellowship may be used

towards travel, living expenses, tuition,

student fees, insurance, books or research

expenses. The fellowship is renewable for up

to two additional years.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 12 Nov 15

Award type: Young investigator awards,

Predoctoral fellowships, Financial aid for

postgraduate students, Predoctoral training

fellowships, Travel for research purposes,

Equipment and materials, Directed grants

for individual investigators

Award amount max: USD 52,500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.wennergren.org/programs/wads

worth-african-fellowships

Application form:

http://www.wennergren.org/programs/wads

worth-african-fellowships/access-online-

application

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: All African

Nations

Disciplines

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Archaeology; Anthropology

Contact Details

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Email:

[email protected]

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ERMATOLOGIST FROM A DEVELOPING COUNTRY AWARD

Society for Pediatric Dermatology

Description:

The Society for Pediatric Dermatology invites

nominations for its dermatologist from a

developing country award. This recognises a

dermatologist who has made significant

contribution to the care of paediatric skin

disease in his or her developing country, with

a particular interest in supporting a

dermatologist who might otherwise be unable

to attend

The award includes registration and travel

expenses to attend the society's annual

meeting, where the recipient will be expected

to give a brief presentation.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 12 Nov 15

Award type: Travel to conferences, meetings

etc., Prizes

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.pedsderm.net/sections/meetings

_devaward.php

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Lower-

Middle-Income countries, Low Income

countries, Upper-Middle-Income countries

Disciplines

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Dermatology; Paediatrics

Contact Details

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International Committee

c/o SPD

8365 Keystone Crossing, Suite 107

Indianapolis, IN 46240

Email: [email protected]

LACKALL MACHINE TOOL AND GAUGE AWARD

American Society of Mechanical Engineers

Description:

The American Society of Mechanical

Engineers invites nominations for the Blackall

machine tool and gauge award. This prize is

awarded for the best current original paper or

papers that have been presented before ASME

or published by ASME during the two

calendar years immediately preceding the

year of the award.

The paper must not have been published

elsewhere and should be clearly concerned

with or related to the design or application of

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machine tools, gauges or dimensional

measuring instruments, and should be

submitted to ASME for presentation and

publication. The award is worth US$1,000.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 21 May 14

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 1,000

Website: http://www.asme.org/about-

asme/honors-awards/literature-

awards/blackall-machine-tool-and-gage-

award

Application form:

https://www.asme.org/wwwasmeorg/media/

ResourceFiles/AboutASME/Honors%20Awa

rds/Achievement_Nomination_Form_Instruc

tions.doc

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Machining & Machine Theory; Mechanical

Engineering; Aerospace Engineering &

Avionics; Scientific Instrumentation;

Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 404 894 8499

Email: [email protected]

ILLIAM MORRIS SOCIETY FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAMME

William Morris Society

Description:

The William Morris Society invites

applications for its William Morris society

fellowships programme. This programme

aims to encourage scholarly, creative and

translation work about William Morris

through its Joseph R Dunlap memorial

fellowship and the smaller William Morris

Society award. Projects may deal with any of

the subjects related to William Morris his

work, including biographical, literary,

historical, social, artistic, political or

typographical topics. The society also

encourages translations of Morris’s works and

the production of teaching materials suitable

for use at the elementary, secondary, college

or adult-education level.

Younger members of the society and

interested parties at the beginning of their

careers may apply for this call. Applicants

may be from any country, and do not need to

hold a PhD.

Grants are worth up to US$1,000 and may

cover travel to conferences and libraries,

research and other expenses.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16 (Forecast)

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been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 11 Jun 14

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Travel to conferences,

meetings etc., Young investigator awards,

Access to libraries, Early-Career fellowships,

Publish, edit, translate, disseminate

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: USD 1,000

Website:

http://www.morrissociety.org/about/fellows

hip.html

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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History of Architecture; History of Art;

Translation Studies

Contact Details

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Texas Christian University

Department of English

Forth Worth, Texas 76129

Email: [email protected]

RADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIPS

American Schools of Oriental Research

Description:

The Cyprus American Archaeological

Research Institute in Nicosia, affiliated with

the American Schools of Oriental Research,

invites applications for its graduate student

fellowships. CAARI sponsors three

fellowships for graduate students whose

research requires work on Cyprus itself. The

following fellowships are available:

the Danielle Parks memorial

fellowship of US$1,000 to cover travel

and living expenses for a graduate

student of any nationality who needs

to work in Cyprus to further their

research on a subject of relevance to

Cypriot archaeology and culture,

particularly Hellenistic and Roman

Cyprus;

the Helena Wilde Swiny and Stuart

Swiny fellowship of US$1,000 for a

graduate student of any nationality in

a college or university in the US or

Canada to pursue a research project

that is relevant to an ongoing field

project in Cyprus or that requires

work on Cyprus itself;

the Anita Cecil O'Donovan fellowship

of US$1,000 to a graduate student of

any nationality, enrolled in a graduate

programme in any nation, to pursue

research on a project relevant to the

archaeology and culture of Cyprus.

Residence at CAARI is required for all

fellowships while the fellows are in Nicosia.

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Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 12 Nov 15

Award type: Predoctoral fellowships, Travel

for research purposes, Directed grants for

individual investigators

Award amount max: USD 1,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.caari.org/Fellowships.html

Application form:

http://www.caari.org/Files/CAARI%20Grad

%20Fellow%20App%20(2016-

2017)%20form.pdf

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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European Studies; Archaeology of

Mediterranean & Classical Archaeology;

Ancient History; Latin & Classical Greek

History

Contact Details

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CAARI

656 Beacon Street (Fifth Floor)

Boston, MA 02215

Tel: +1 617 353 6575

Email: [email protected]

NNE VAN BIEMA FELLOWSHIP

Smithsonian Institution

Description:

The Freer and Sackler Galleries of the

Smithsonian Institution invite applications for

the Anne van Biema fellowship. This enables

postdoctoral or senior-level scholars to carry

out research on the Japanese visual arts at the

Freer gallery of art and Arthur M Sackler

gallery of the Smithsonian Institution in

Washington, DC. Research should be related

to and aim to advance scholarly and public

understanding of the Japanese visual arts.

Interdisciplinary proposals with a primary

focus on Japanese visual arts are also

considered. Applicants may apply for periods

of two to nine months.

Eligible candidates are scholars at the

postdoctoral or senior level. There are no

restrictions to nationalities. A maximum

stipend of US$35,000 for nine months is

available, and will be pro-rated for shorter

terms. Additional financial support of

US$2,500 may be provided for research and

travel expenses. Research space and a

networked computer will also be provided for

the successful applicant.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 13 Jan 16

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and materials, Postdoctoral training

fellowships, Senior fellowships, Travel for

research purposes

Award amount max: USD 37,500

Website:

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Visual Arts; Asian Studies; Japanese History

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

ERNANDO GIL INTERNATIONAL PRIZE

Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT)

Description:

The Foundation for Science and Technology

of the Portuguese Ministry for Education and

Science and the Calouste Gulbenkian

Foundation invite nominations for the

Fernando Gil international prize. This

recognises a work in the field of philosophy of

science, whether regarding general

epistemological problems or particular

scientific areas.

Original and recent works of a single author,

from any nationality or professional

affiliation, published during the last five

years, will be taken into consideration. Self-

nominations are not accepted.

The prize is worth €75,000. The recipient is

expected to deliver a public lecture which will

be published by the Calouste Gulbenkian

Foundation. In addition, the recipient should

conduct a programme of specialised seminars

for students and researchers in Lisbon in

connection with the prize ceremony.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

every 2 years.

Posted date: 05 Sep 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: €75,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://fernando-gil.org.pt/en/award/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Philosophy of Science

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

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HARLES MONTGOMERY GRAY FELLOWSHIP

Newberry Library

Description: The Newberry Library invites applications for the short-term Charles Montgomery Gray fellowship. This provides access to the Newberry’s collections for PhD candidates or postdoctoral scholars and is open to applicants in all areas of study appropriate to the library collections. Preference may be given to those working in the early modern period or renaissance as well as in English history, legal history or European history. Applicants must indicate how long they intend to be in residence at the Newberry in their application. The residency must be continuos and should occur between 1 July, 2016 and 30 June, 2017. Funding is worth US$2,500 over one month. Scholars who have an extensive need for the collections may request up to two months of support. Closing date: 15 Dec 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. Posted date: 03 Aug 15

Award type: Directed grants for individual investigators, Early-Career fellowships, Access to libraries, Mid-Career fellowships, Predoctoral fellowships, Senior fellowships Award amount max: USD 5,000 Award amount min: - Award budget total: - Website: http://www.newberry.org/short-term-fellowships Application form: http://www.newberry.org/application-webforms Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Humanities; European Studies; History; History of Law & Justice; Renaissance Literature; Central European History; British & Irish History; Eastern European History; Renaissance History Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]

IXTEENTH CENTURY SOCIETY AND CONFERENCE FELLOWSHIP

Newberry Library

Description:

The Newberry Library invites applications for

the short-term Sixteenth Century Society and

Conference fellowship. This supports one

month’s research at the Newberry by PhD

candidates or postdoctoral scholars,

addressing the early modern era, defined as

1450 to 1660.

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SCSC members holding terminal degrees and

who live and work outside of the Chicago

Metro may apply. Funding is worth US$2,500

per month for one month. The residency must

occur between 1 July 2016 and 30 June 2017.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 25 Aug 15

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Early-Career fellowships, Mid-

Career fellowships, Senior fellowships,

Access to libraries, Predoctoral fellowships

Award amount max: USD 2,500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.newberry.org/short-

term-fellowships

Application form:

http://www.newberry.org/short-term-

fellowship-application

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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History of Human Society

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

OCIETY OF MAYFLOWER DESCENDANTS IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

FELLOWSHIP

Newberry Library

Description:

The Newberry Library invites applications for

the short-term Society of Mayflower

Descendants in the State of Illinois fellowship.

This enables PhD candidates or postdoctoral

scholars to conduct research on American

history at the Newberry. Preference will be

given to those working in early American

history. The Newberry welcomes fellows from

around the globe. Residence must be

continuos and should occur between 1 July

2016 and 30 June 2017.

Funding is worth US$2,500 per month for up

to two months.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 28 Aug 15

Award type: Early-Career fellowships,

Directed grants for individual investigators,

Predoctoral fellowships, Mid-Career

fellowships, Access to libraries, Senior

fellowships

Award amount max: USD 5,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

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term-fellowships

Application form:

http://www.newberry.org/short-term-

fellowship-application

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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North American Studies; Colonial History;

Indigenous Peoples of the Americas;

American History

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

EWBERRY LIBRARY-AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY

FELLOWSHIP

Newberry Library

Description:

The Newberry Library invites applications for

its short-term American Society for

Environmental History fellowship. This

enables researchers from outside the Chicago

area to conduct work in residence at the

Newberry in the area of environmental

history.

PhD candidates or postdoctoral scholars may

apply. Applicants must be ASEH members at

the time of the award. The fellowship is worth

US$2,500 per month.

Closing date: 15 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 21 Aug 15

Award type: Postdoctoral training

fellowships, Travel for research purposes,

Predoctoral fellowships, Access to libraries

Award amount max: USD 2,500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.newberry.org/short-

term-fellowships

Application form:

http://www.newberry.org/short-term-

fellowships

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Environmental Archaeology; Historical

Geography

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

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OM COLCLOUGH MEDAL AND PRIZE

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

Description:

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and

Mining invites nominations for the Tom

Colclough medal and prize. This recognises a

learned contribution to understanding

microstructure, mechanical properties,

fabricability or in-service performance,

production or engineering connected with the

iron and steel industry.

Self-nominations are not accepted. Where the

proposer and nominee are from the same

organisation, the nomination must also be

supported by an independent endorser.

The prize is worth £300.

Closing date: 18 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 10 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £300

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: £300

Website: http://www.iom3.org/content/iom3-

medals-prizes

Application form:

https://www.iom3online.org/iom/frontend/re

g/thome.csp?pageID=269542&eventID=560&

eventID=560

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Materials Fabrication & Processing; Materials

Properties & Analysis

Contact Details

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Tel: +44 20 7451 7365

OWDING MEDAL AND PRIZE

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

Description:

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and

Mining invites nominations for the Dowding

medal and prize. This recognises a major

contribution to the invention, development or

design of metallurgical plant, particularly

rolling and finishing, leading to improved

economy, yield or quality in metal

production.

Self-nominations are not accepted. Where the

proposer and nominee are from the same

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organisation, the nomination must also be

supported by an independent endorser.

The prize is worth £300.

Closing date: 18 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 10 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £300

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: £300

Website: http://www.iom3.org/content/iom3-

medals-prizes

Application form:

https://www.iom3online.org/iom/frontend/re

g/thome.csp?pageID=269542&eventID=560&

eventID=560

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Metallurgy

Contact Details

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Tel: +44 20 7451 7365

RIFFITH MEDAL AND PRIZE

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

Description:

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and

Mining invites nominations for the Griffith

medal and prize. This recognises

distinguished work which has made or is

making a notable contribution to any branch

of materials science.

Self-nominations are not accepted. Where the

proposer and nominee are from the same

organisation, the nomination must also be

supported by an independent endorser.

The prize is worth £300.

Closing date: 18 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 10 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £300

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: £300

Website: http://www.iom3.org/content/iom3-

medals-prizes

Application form:

https://www.iom3online.org/iom/frontend/re

g/thome.csp?pageID=269542&eventID=560&

eventID=560

Eligibility profile

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ADFIELD MEDAL AND PRIZE

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

Description:

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and

Mining invites nominations for the Hadfield

medal and prize. This recognises

distinguished achievement in relation to

metallurgical practice, process development,

product development, metallurgical

understanding or design engineering

application of alloy steels.

Self-nominations are not accepted. Where the

proposer and nominee are from the same

organisation, the nomination must also be

supported by an independent endorser.

The prize is worth £300.

Closing date: 18 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 10 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £300

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.iom3.org/content/iom3-

medals-prizes

Application form:

https://www.iom3online.org/iom/frontend/re

g/thome.csp?pageID=269542&eventID=560&

eventID=560

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Metallurgy; Materials Fabrication &

Processing

Contact Details

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Tel: +44 20 7451 7365

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ESLIE HOLLIDAY PRIZE

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

Description:

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and

Mining invites nominations for the Leslie

Holliday prize. This recognises a significant or

technological contribution related to any type

of composite material.

Self-nominations are not accepted. Where the

proposer and nominee are from the same

organisation, the nomination must also be

supported by an independent endorser.

The prize is worth £300.

Closing date: 18 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 10 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £300

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: £300

Website: http://www.iom3.org/content/iom3-

medals-prizes

Application form:

https://www.iom3online.org/iom/frontend/re

g/thome.csp?pageID=269542&eventID=560&

eventID=560

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Composite & Hybrid Materials

Contact Details

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Tel: +44 20 7451 7365

ROLL MEDAL AND PRIZE

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

Description:

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and

Mining invites nominations for the Kroll

medal and prize. This recognises a significant

contribution which has enhanced the scientific

understanding of materials chemistry as

applied to the industrial production of

materials, normally inorganic.

Self-nominations are not accepted. Where the

proposer and nominee are from the same

organisation, the nomination must also be

supported by an independent endorser.

The prize is worth £300.

Closing date: 18 Dec 16 (Forecast)

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been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 10 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £300

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: £300

Website: http://www.iom3.org/content/iom3-

medals-prizes

Application form:

https://www.iom3online.org/iom/frontend/re

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eventID=560

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Inorganic Chemistry; Chemical

Characteristics of Materials

Contact Details

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Tel: +44 20 7451 7365

OSENHAIN MEDAL AND PRIZE

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

Description:

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and

Mining invites nominations for the Rosenhain

medal and prize. This recognises

distinguished achievement in any branch of

materials science.

Preference is given to candidates under the

age of 40. Self-nominations are not accepted.

Where the proposer and nominee are from the

same organisation, the nomination must also

be supported by an independent endorser.

The prize is worth £300.

Closing date: 18 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 10 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £300

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: £300

Website: http://www.iom3.org/content/iom3-

medals-prizes

Application form:

https://www.iom3online.org/iom/frontend/re

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eventID=560

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Materials Sciences

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ERULAM MEDAL AND PRIZE

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

Description:

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and

Mining invites nominations for the Verulam

medal and prize. This recognises

distinguished contributions to ceramics,

including refractories.

Self-nominations are not accepted. Where the

proposer and nominee are from the same

organisation, the nomination must also be

supported by an independent endorser.

The prize is worth £300.

Closing date: 18 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 10 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £300

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: £300

Website: http://www.iom3.org/content/iom3-

medals-prizes

Application form:

https://www.iom3online.org/iom/frontend/re

g/thome.csp?pageID=269542&eventID=560&

eventID=560

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Ceramics

Contact Details

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Tel: +44 20 7451 7365

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WARDS FOR PUBLISHED WORK

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

Description:

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and

Mining invites nominations for its awards for

published work. These are made for

publications of particular merit, in the form of

papers, or groups of papers, published by the

institute in journals within a two-year period

preceding the year of the awards. The awards

span the whole field of materials production,

processing, structure, properties and

applications and their interrelationships. They

cover scientific and technological aspects of

the spectrum of material types, including

biomaterials and electronic materials. The

following awards are available:

Adrian Normanton medal, for the best

technical paper on the topic of

steelmaking, or casting published in

Ironmaking and Steelmaking;

Alan Glanvill award, for published

work of particular merit in the field of

polymers;

Billiton Gold medal, for the best paper

published in Transactions C: Mineral

Processing and Extractive Metallurgy;

composite award, for published work

of particular merit in the field of

composites;

Cook/Ablett award, for published

work of particular merit in the field of

metals;

Douglas Hay medal, for the best paper

published in Transactions A: Mining

Technology;

Guy Bengough award, for a paper

published by the institute that makes

a contribution to the subject of

corrosion and degradation of all types

of materials and their control;

James S Walker award, for a student

project, already examined, on the

subject of polymers;

Mann Redmayne medal, to a member

of IOM3 or AusIMM for the best

paper published in the Transactions of

the Institutions of Mining and

Metallurgy, with preference given to

research students or those in the early

part of their industry career;

materials world medal, for an

important feature or review of

published during the year within the

institute’s member magazines;

Pfeil award, for published work of

particular merit in the field of

ceramics;

STWJ best paper award, for the paper

published in the IOM3 peer-reviewed

Science and Technology of Welding

and Joining journal that makes the

greatest contribution to the field of

welding and joining;

Wardell Armstrong prize, for the best

paper published in Transactions B:

Applied Earth Science;

Williams award, for a paper of

particular merit concerned with the

manufacture and use of iron and steel.

The following awards are made but not

included in the selection procedure apart from

requiring council approval:

Charles Hatchett award, for the best

paper on the science and technology

of niobium and its alloys;

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Vanadium award, for the most

outstanding paper in the metallurgy

and technology of vanadium and its

alloys.

The awards aim to recognise and encourage

the achievements of early career scientists and

technologists in industry, university or

research organisations. However, publications

by more senior workers will also be

considered. Self-nominations are not

accepted. Each award is worth £450.

Closing date: 18 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 10 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £450

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.iom3.org/content/iom3-

medals-prizes

Application form:

https://www.iom3online.org/iom/frontend/re

g/thome.csp?pageID=269542&eventID=560&

eventID=560

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Disciplines

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Materials Sciences

Contact Details

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Tel: +44 20 7451 7365

HOMAS MEDAL AND PRIZE

Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining

Description:

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and

Mining invites nominations for the Thomas

medal and prize. This recognises a scientific

or technological contribution to the

production of secondary processing of any

ferrous alloy.

Self-nominations are not allowed. Where the

proposer and nominee are from the same

organisation, the nomination must also be

supported by an independent endorser. The

prize is worth £300.

Closing date: 18 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 10 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £300

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: £300

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Application form:

https://www.iom3online.org/iom/frontend/re

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eventID=560

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Disciplines

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Metals & Alloys; Materials Fabrication &

Processing

Contact Details

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Tel: +44 20 7451 7365

OSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Lady Davis Fellowship Trust

Description:

The Lady Davis Fellowship Trust invites

applications for its postdoctoral research

fellowships. These enable postdoctoral

researchers to conduct research for a period

between nine and 12 months at the Hebrew

University in Israel.

Applicants must have received their

doctorates not earlier than 1 October 2012.

Prospective candidates must have an

academic sponsor on the staff list at the

university at the level of lecturer or above.

Fellowships are worth ILS 5,404 per month for

fellows who have held their doctorates for less

than two years before the beginning of the

fellowship, and ILS 5,971 per month for those

who have held their doctorates for over two

years. Funding also includes a monthly rental

allowance of up to ILS 1,000 and will pay for a

return flight from the fellow's country of

origin to Israel and half of medical insurance

costs.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 21 Jul 16

Award type: Travel for research purposes,

Grants - undirected, Early-Career

fellowships

Award budget total: -

Website: http://ldft.huji.ac.il/fellowships-

information/hebrew-university-fellowships

Application form:

http://scholarships.huji.ac.il/

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Lady Davis Fellowship Trust

Hebrew University

Givat Ram

Jerusalem 91904

Fax: +972 2 651 2306

Tel: +972 2 566 3848

Email: [email protected]

DWIN F ULLMAN AWARD

American Association for Clinical Chemistry

Description:

The American Association for Clinical

Chemistry invites nominations for the Edwin

F Ullman award. This award recognizes

contributions to the field of clinical chemistry

through the creation of new technologies or

analytical methods, or through significant

adaptations for application to clinical

laboratory diagnostics of technologies from

other fields.

Nominations will also be considered from

non-member individuals and organizations.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated every 2 years.

Posted date: 07 Jul 10

Award type: Prizes

Award budget total: -

Website:

https://www.aacc.org/community/awards/ed

win-f-ullman-award-for-technology-

innovation

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Diagnostic Sciences; Clinical Chemistry;

Chemistry

Contact Details

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AACC Awards Program

1850 K Street NW Suite 625

Washington, DC 20006-2215

Tel: +1 202 835 8723

Email: [email protected]

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NTÓNIO CHAMPALIMAUD VISION AWARD

Champalimaud Foundation

Description:

The Champalimaud Foundation invites

nominations for the António Champalimaud

vision award. This recognises active research

groups contributions to the alleviation of

visual problems, primarily in developing

countries. The award is worth €1 million.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 08 Aug 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: €1,000,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.fchampalimaud.org/en/vision-

award/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Ophthalmology; Optometry; Eye Diseases

Contact Details

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Tel: +351 210 480 200

Email: [email protected]

ISON AWARD

International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics

Description:

The International Union of Geodesy and

Geophysics, under the International

Association of Hydrological Sciences, invites

nominations for the Tison award. This aims to

promote excellence in research by young

hydrologists. The award will be granted for a

paper published by the association in a period

of two years previous to the nominations

deadline.

Nominees must be under 41 years of age at

the time of publication. Nominations may be

submitted by the national committees of the

association, officers of the association bureau,

officers of the commissions, Hydrological

Sciences Journal editorial board members,

convenors of association symposia or editors

of proceedings.

The prize is worth USD 1,000. If the successful

paper is jointly authored, the monetary award

will be divided equally between authors.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 24 Aug 16

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Award type: Prizes, Young investigator

awards

Award amount max: USD 1,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.iahs.info/About-

IAHS/Competition--Events/Tison-Award.do

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Hydrology; Soil Hydrology

Contact Details

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Agrocampus Ouest

CS 84215

35042 Rennes

Tel: +33 2 2348 5558

Email: [email protected]

AHLQUIST RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP

Kungliga Tekniska Högskolan – Royal Institute of Technology

Description:

The School of Computer Science and

Communication at the Swedish Royal

Institute of Technology and COMSOL invite

applications for the Dahlquist research

fellowship. This enables candidates to

conduct full time research in numerical

analysis at the institute. Recipients are

encouraged to pursue their own research

interests.

Applicants must be under the age of 40, have

obtained a PhD dissertation no more than five

years ago, and must speak English.

The fellowship is tenable for two years,

starting in August or September 2015.

Successful applicants are provided with office

and computer facilities within the department

of mathematics at KTH throughout the award

period.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 06 Jan 15

Award type: Early-Career fellowships,

Young investigator awards, Directed grants

for individual investigators

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.kth.se/csc/om/priser/1.14813?l=e

n_UK

Application form:

https://www.kth.se/polopoly_fs/1.362694!/Me

nu/general/column-

content/attachment/applformdqf.docx

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Numerical Analysis

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KTN

Teknikringen 8

100 44 Stockholm

Email: [email protected]

TUDENT AWARD

Royal Entomological Society

Description:

The Royal Entomological Society invites

applications for its student award. This

recognises the best article on an entomological

topic that would be of interest to the general

public. Both full- and part-time

undergraduate and postgraduate students

may apply. The first prize is worth £400, the

second prize is £300 and the third prize is

£200.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 01 Feb 16

Award type: Prizes, Student awards

Award amount max: £400

Award amount min: £200

Award budget total: £900

Website:

http://www.royensoc.co.uk/awards/RES_stud

ent_award.htm

Application form:

http://www.royensoc.co.uk/sites/default/files

/RES%20Student%20Award%202016%20Leaf

let_web.pdf

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Entomology

Contact Details

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RES

The Mansion House

Chiswell Green Lane

St Albans AL2 3NS

Tel: +44 1727 899 387

Email: [email protected]

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ARSH AWARD FOR INSECT CONSERVATION

Royal Entomological Society

Description:

The Royal Entomological Society, in

conjunction with the March Christian Trust,

invites nominations for the Marsh award for

insect conservation. This recognises an

outstanding contribution to insect

conservation on the basis of lifetime

achievement or considerable and exemplary

contribution to a significant project or

undertakings. In exceptional circumstances

two prizes may be awarded to reflect each

criterion. The prize is worth £1,000.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 27 May 14

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £1,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.royensoc.co.uk/awards/Marsh_a

ward.htm

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Biological Sciences; Invertebrate Biology;

Environmental Conservation & Biodiversity;

Animal Physiology; Entomology

Contact Details

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Royal Entomological Society

The Mansion House

Chiswell Green Lane

St Albans AL2 3NS

Fax: +44 1727 899 387

Tel: +44 1727 894 797

LFRED RUSSEL WALLACE AWARD

Royal Entomological Society

Description:

The Royal Entomological Society invites

nominations for the Alfred Russel Wallace

award. This recognises postgraduates whose

research is a major contribution to the science

of entomology.

Eligible nominees must have been awarded

their PhD, on the basis of a thesis in English,

in the year preceding the closing date. The

candidate’s supervisor must submit the entry

form.

The award is worth £800 as well as one years’

free membership. The winner will also be

invited to present their work at a society

M

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meeting where expenses will be met and

submit an article to the society’s magazine.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 26 Jul 16

Award type: Prizes

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.royensoc.co.uk/awards/Alfred_R

ussel_Wallace_Award.htm

Application form:

http://www.royensoc.co.uk/sites/default/files

/walaward.doc

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Disciplines

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Entomology

Contact Details

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RES

The Mansion House

Chiswell Green Lane

St Albans AL2 3NS

Fax: +44 1727 899 387

Tel: +44 1727 894 797

Email: [email protected]

HIRSK-FEINSTEIN PHD DISSERTATION PRIZE

Economic History Society

Description:

The Economic History Society invites

nominations for the Thirsk-Feinstein PhD

dissertation prize. This recognises the best

doctoral dissertation in economic or social

history awarded during the preceding

calendar year. All dissertations must be

written in English. The prize is worth £1,000.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 18 Jan 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £1,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.ehs.org.uk/the-

society/grants-awards-and-prizes/thirsk-

feinstein-phd-dissertation-prize.html

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Disciplines

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Economic History; History of the Social

Sciences

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

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DOUARD DELCROIX PRIZE

Flanders Marine Institute

Description:

The Flanders Marine Institute invites

applications for the Edouard Delcroix prize.

This recognises an original scientific study on

the links between oceans and human health.

The aim is to foster fundamental and applied

scientific research, which makes a significant

contribution to:

an improved understanding of the

actual and potential health benefits

from marine and coastal ecosystems;

a reduction in the burden of human

diseases linked with marine

environmental causes;

the anticipation of new threats to

public health before they become

serious.

Individual researchers and teams may apply.

The prize is worth €25,000.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

every 3 years.

Posted date: 26 Mar 14

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: €25,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: €25,000

Website:

http://www.vliz.be/EN/About_VLIZ/Prize_D

elcroix_intro

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Disciplines

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Oceanography; Ecological Impacts of Climate

Change; Earth Sciences; Environmental

Impact Assessment; Ecosystem Function;

Marine & Estuarine Ecology; Environmental

Management; Animal Ecology & Habitats;

Environmental Science; Marine Biology; Use

& Management of Natural Resources;

Environmental & Occupational Health &

Safety

Contact Details

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VLIZ

InnovOcean site

Wandelaarkaai 7

8400 Oostende

Fax: +32 59 342 130

Tel: +32 5934 2131

Email: [email protected]

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NTERNATIONAL CATALUNYA PRIZE Autonomous Government of Catalonia

Description:

The Autonomous Government of Catalonia

invites applications for its international

Catalunya prize. This recognises a person

who has contributed to the development of

cultural, scientific or humane values around

the world. Nominations may be made by

academies, cultural and research centres and

other similar institutions. The prize is worth

€80,000.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 03 Aug 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: €80,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://web.gencat.cat/en/tramits/tramits-

temes/Premi-Internacional-Catalunya-

00001?category=73667a8a-a82c-11e3-a972-

000c29052e2c&evolutiuTramit=1

Application form:

http://web.gencat.cat/en/tramits/tramits-

temes/Premi-Internacional-Catalunya-

00001?category=73667a8a-a82c-11e3-a972-

000c29052e2c&evolutiuTramit=1&moda=1

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Disciplines

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Any

Contact Details

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Presidential Department

Plaça de Sant Jaume, 4

08002 Barcelona

Fax: +34 93 402 4600

Tel: +34 93 301 9249

ARTINGTON PRIZE

Society for the History of Alchemy and Chemistry

Description:

The Society for the History of Alchemy and

Chemistry invites applications for the

Partington prize. This is awarded for an

original and unpublished essay on any aspect

of the history of alchemy or chemistry.

Applicants must be less than 35 years of age

by the closing date or, if older, must have

completed a doctoral thesis in the history of

science within the previous three years.

Entries must be submitted in English, must

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not have been previously submitted to

another journal and not exceed 10,000 words

in length. The prize is worth £500.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated every 3 years.

Posted date: 28 Mar 13

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £500

Website:

http://www.ambix.org/grants/partington-

prize/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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History; History of Engineering &

Technology; History of Science; Sociology of

Science & Technology; Sociology

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

EST PUBLICATION AWARDS

Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry

Description:

The Society of Environmental Toxicology and

Chemistry invites applications for its best

publication awards. These are awarded for

best publications in the field of environmental

toxicology and chemistry. The following three

prizes are available:

SETAC Europe award in risk

assessment, modelling and theoretical

studies;

SETAC Europe award in chemical

analysis and environmental

monitoring;

RifCon award in ecotoxicology,

ecoepidemiology and biological or

biochemical studies.

These are presented at the annual Europe

meeting to students or early career scientists

within two years of PhD graduation, or within

five years of MSc graduation, if from industry.

Candidates must be based in a geographical

area administered by the society, such as

Europe, Russia, the Middle East or Africa.

Articles must have been published or

accepted for publication in a peer-reviewed

journal in the calendar year prior to the

meeting.

The candidates will receive free registration to

the annual meeting, prize money worth up to

€1,000 and the opportunity to present their

work.

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Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 10 Aug 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: €1,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.setac.org/?page=seawardsbestpu

b&terms=best+and+publication+and+on+an

d+environmental+and+research

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Country of applicant institution: All African

Nations, All European Nations, Middle East

and North African countries (MENA)

Disciplines

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Toxicology; Epidemiology; Environmental

Chemistry; Biochemistry & Molecular

Biology; Environmental Modelling;

Environmental Monitoring

Contact Details

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SETAC Office

Avenue de la Toison d'Or 67 b 6

1060 Brussels

Fax: +32 2 772 7281

Tel: +32 2 770 5386

Email: [email protected]

ADR/STRAUMANN AWARD IN REGENERATIVE PERIODONTAL MEDICINE

International Association for Dental Research

Description:

The International Association for Dental

Research and Straumann invite nominations

for award in regenerative periodontal

medicine. The objective of the award is to

recognise investigators who have made

significant contributions in basic and clinical

research in the field of regenerative

periodontal medicine. Applicants should be

full members of the IADR Periodontal

Research Group at the time of application. A

nominee shall have accomplished significant

basic or clinical research related to

regenerative periodontal or peri-implant

medicine. There is no age restriction for this

award. The award includes a cash prize of

US$5,000.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 30 Aug 12

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 5,000

Website:

http://www.iadr.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pa

geid=3899

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Regenerative Medicine; Allied Health

Professions; Periodontics; Medicine & Health;

Dentistry; Biological Sciences

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

HERN MEDAL AWARD

International Mathematical Union

Description:

The International Mathematical Union invites

nominations for the Chern medal award. This

recognises an individual whose

accomplishments in the field of mathematics

warrant the highest level of recognition. All

living, natural persons are eligible for the

medal. The winner receives a cash prize of

US$250,000. In addition, each medalist may

nominate one or more organisations to receive

funding worth a total of US$250,000 for the

support of research, education or outreach

activities in the field of mathematics.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

every 4 years.

Posted date: 26 Jan 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 500,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.mathunion.org/general/prizes/ch

ern/details/

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Disciplines

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Mathematical Sciences

Contact Details

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IMU

Secretariat

Markgrafenstraße 32

10117 Berlin

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USTRALASIAN JOURNAL OF VICTORIAN STUDIES GRADUATE STUDENT ESSAY

PRIZE

Australasian Victorian Studies Association

Description:

The Australasian Victorian Studies

Association invites submissions for the

Australasian Journal of Victorian Studies

graduate student essay prize. This recognises

the best essay by a postgraduate student

submitted to the Australasian Journal of

Victorian Studies for publication in one of the

issues of the following year. The prize is

worth AU$300.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 21 Apr 16

Award type: Prizes, Student awards

Award amount max: AUD 300

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.avsa.unimelb.edu.au/AVSA%20

PGEssay%20Prizes.htm

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Cultural History; Victorian Literature;

Cultural Studies; British & Irish Literature

Contact Details

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School of Arts, Media and Culture

Griffith University

Queensland 4111

Email: [email protected]

EELAVATI PRIZE

International Mathematical Union

Description:

The International Mathematical Union, in

association with Infosys, invites nominations

for its Leelavati prize. This prize is awarded

for outstanding contributions to increase

public awareness of mathematics as an

intellectual discipline and the crucial role it

plays in diverse human endeavours. The prize

is not intended to reward mathematical

research but outreach activities of persons

who have contributed to the visibility of

mathematics through books, films, plays,

television, radio or other shows, museum

activities, public lectures, or internet activities.

The prize carries a cash prize of INR1 million

and a citation.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

every 4 years.

Posted date: 24 Oct 12

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Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: INR 1,000,000

Website:

http://www.mathunion.org/general/prizes/le

elavati/details/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Social Programmes; Pure Mathematics;

Mathematical Sciences; Applied Mathematics;

Mathematics Education; Education

Contact Details

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International Mathematical Union

Secretariat

Markgrafenstraße 32

10117 Berlin

Tel: +49 30 2037 2439

Email: [email protected]

IELDS MEDALS

International Mathematical Union

Description:

The International Mathematical Union invites

nominations for the Fields medals. These

recognise outstanding mathematical

achievement for existing work and the

promise of future achievement.

The nominees should be under 40 years of age

on 1 January in the year of the congress at

which the medals will be awarded. At least

two, with a strong preference for four, prizes

are available. The award consists of a medal

and a cash prize that was worth CA$15,000 in

2010.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

every 4 years.

Posted date: 26 Jan 15

Award type: Prizes, Young investigator

awards

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.mathunion.org/general/prizes/fie

lds/details/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Mathematical Sciences

Contact Details

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IMU

Secretariat

Markgrafenstraße 32

10117 Berlin

Tel: +49 30 2037 2439

Email: [email protected]

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OLF NEVANLINNA PRIZE

International Mathematical Union

Description:

The International Mathematical Union invites

nominations for the Rolf Nevanlinna prize.

This recognises outstanding contributions in

mathematical aspects of information sciences,

including:

all mathematical aspects of computer

science, including complexity theory,

logic of programming languages,

analysis of algorithms, cryptography,

computer vision, pattern recognition,

information processing and modelling

of intelligence;

scientific computing and numerical

analysis, computational aspects of

optimisation and control theory, and

computer algebra.

Nominees should be under 40 years of age on

1 January in the year the International

Congress of Mathematicians will be held. The

award consists of a medal and a cash prize

that was worth €10,000 in 2010.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

every 4 years.

Posted date: 26 Jan 15

Award type: Prizes, Young investigator

awards

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.mathunion.org/general/prizes/ne

vanlinna/details/

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Information Science; Algorithms;

Mathematical Sciences

Contact Details

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IMU

Secretariat

Markgrafenstraße 32

10117 Berlin

Tel: +49 30 2037 2439

Email: [email protected]

ARL FRIEDRICH GAUSS PRIZE

International Mathematical Union

Description:

The International Mathematical Union invites

nominations for the Carl Friedrich Gauss

prize. This honours scientists whose

mathematical research has had an impact

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outside mathematics, either in technology, in

business, or simply in people’s everyday lives.

The prize consists of a medal and a cash

award that was worth €10,000 in 2010.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

every 4 years.

Posted date: 26 Jan 15

Award type: Prizes

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.mathunion.org/general/prizes/ga

uss/details/

Eligibility profile

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Disciplines

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Mathematical Sciences

Contact Details

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IMU

Secretariat

Markgrafenstraße 32

10117 Berlin

Tel: +49 30 2037 2439

Email: [email protected]

ICHAEL PRIZE

International League Against Epilepsy

Description:

The International League Against Epilepsy, in

association with the Michael Foundation,

invites applications for its Michael prize. This

international prize is awarded for the best

contribution to scientific and clinical research

that promotes further development of

epileptology.

The prize aims to attract young scientists,

normally not older than 45 years of age.

Applicants may submit up to three research

papers, at least one of which must be from the

period between 2011 and 2012. The award

has a value of €20,000.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated every 2 years.

Posted date: 13 Nov 12

Award type: Prizes, Young investigator

awards

Award amount max: €20,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.ilae.org/Visitors/Awards/Index.c

fm#Michael

Eligibility profile

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Biological Sciences; Neurobiology;

Neuroscience; Neuroanatomy; Diagnostic

Sciences; Epilepsy & Seizures; Clinical

Medicine; Neurology

Contact Details

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International League Against Epilepsy

c/o Stiftung Michael

Münzkamp 5

22339 Hamburg

Fax: +49 40 538 8540

Tel: +49 40 538 1559

Email: [email protected]

RSO SUMMER STUDENT PROGRAMME IN PROGRESSIVE SUPRANUCLEAR

PALSY RESEARCH

CurePSP Foundation

Description:

The CurePSP Foundation invites applications

for the Urso summer student programme in

progressive supranuclear palsy research. This

supports students conducting summer

research projects focused on PSP. Projects

may be in basic, translational clinical or

epidemiological aspects of PSP.

Eligibility is restricted to undergraduate,

graduate and medical students who must

perform the research under the supervision of

a faculty mentor with expertise in the field.

Awards are worth up to US$3,000 each and

may cover the student’s stipend and research-

related expenses. Funding is also provided for

travel and lodging costs related to attending

the CurePSP research symposium, where

recipients will present their research results.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 04 Dec 15

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Travel to conferences,

meetings etc., Student awards

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.psp.org/research/researchers/stu

dent-fellowships.html

Application form:

http://www.psp.org/file_download/040f2277-

ce03-4b2f-96ab-2e407061d373

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Central Nervous System; Movement

Disorders

Contact Details

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CurePSP

30 E. Padonia Road

Suite 201

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Email: [email protected]

IGMUND S SOCRANSKY YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD

International Association for Dental Research

Description:

The International Association for Dental

Research and American Association for

Dental Research invites nominations for the

Sigmund S Socransky young investigator

award. The award recognises promising,

young investigators in the field of

periodontology who are in an early phase of

their academic and research career. Nominees

must:

be members of the periodontal

research group under 40 years of age;

not hold a full professorship or

chairmanship;

have contributed significantly to

periodontal biological or clinical

research.

Nominations for this award can be made by

any member of the periodontal research

group.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 03 Dec 15

Award type: Prizes, Young investigator

awards

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.iadr.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pa

geid=3431#.UYzeYYKxNz-

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Dentistry; Periodontics

Contact Details

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Email: [email protected]

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REGORIO WEBER AWARD

ISS, Inc

Description:

ISS invites nominations for The Gregorio

Weber award. This honours and recognises

distinguished individuals who have made

significant contributions to the field of

fluorescence. All nominees must be senior

level researchers with a rank of full professor,

lab director or equivalent.

The award is worth US$2,000.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 10 Feb 14

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: USD 2,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.iss.com/events/weber.html

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Allied Health Professions; Biochemistry &

Molecular Biology; Clinical Chemistry;

Biochemical Markers; Biological Sciences

Contact Details

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Gregorio Weber Award Committee

1602 Newton Dr

Champaign, IL 61822

Email: [email protected]

OUNG SCIENTIST RESEARCH AWARD

Commonwealth Forestry Association

Description:

The Commonwealth Forestry Association

invites applications for its young scientist

research award. This supports students

undertaking forest-related research in pursuit

of an academic qualification.

Candidates may be CFA individual members

of at least six-months’ standing of any

nationality, but must be up to 35 years. The

award is worth up to £500. Funds are

provided to the candidate’s academic

institution.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: Deadlines on: 31

December 2016, 30 June 2017, and repeated

annually.

Posted date: 21 Jan 16

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Award type: Student awards, Young

investigator awards, Directed grants for

individual investigators

Award amount max: £500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: http://www.cfa-

international.org/youth/ysra.php

Application form: http://www.cfa-

international.org/userfiles/files/YSRA%20A

pplication%20Form(2).doc

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Forestry Science (Silvology)

Contact Details

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The Crib

Dinchope

Craven Arms

Shropshire SY7 9JJ

Fax: +44 158 867 2868

Tel: +44 870 011 6645

Email: [email protected]

OSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS

Yad Vashem – International Institute for Holocaust Research

Description:

The Yad Vashem International Institute for

Holocaust Research invites applications for its

postdoctoral research fellowships. These are

for postdoctoral researchers to visit the

institute’s archives in order to conduct

research into the Holocaust.

Applicants must hold a PhD, a juris doctor

degree or a doctor of medicine degree.

The fellowships are for two to three months,

taking place either in the autumn or spring

semester.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 16 Aug 16

Award type: Access to libraries, Early-Career

fellowships, Directed grants for individual

investigators, Mid-Career fellowships,

Senior fellowships

Award amount max: -

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.yadvashem.org/yv/en/about/insti

tute/postdoctoral_research_fellowships.asp

Application form:

http://www.yadvashem.org/yv/en/about/insti

tute/pdf/application-fellowship-2016-

2017.pdf

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

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Jewish Studies; Political History

Contact Details

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International Institute for Holocaust Research

Yad Vashem

PO Box 3477

Jerusalem 91034

Fax: +972 2644 3480

Tel: +972 2644 3479

Email: [email protected]

ELLOWSHIPS IN EAST EUROPEAN JEWISH STUDIES

YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

Description:

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research invites

applications for the Professor Bernard

Choseed Memorial Fellowship and the

Natalie and Mendel Racolin Memorial

Fellowship. These fellowships support

original doctoral or postdoctoral research in

the field of East European Jewish studies at

the YIVO library and archives. The

fellowships are worth US$9,000 in total over

two to three months.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 17 Nov 15

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Access to libraries,

Thesis/Dissertation funding, Predoctoral

fellowships

Award amount max: €9,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: https://www.yivo.org/List-of-

Fellowships

Application form: https://www.yivo.org/List-

of-Fellowships

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Central European History; Jewish Studies

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 212 294 6139

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ALTIC JEWISH STUDIES FELLOWSHIP

YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

Description:

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research invites

applications for the Baltic Jewish studies

fellowship. This enables doctoral or

postdoctoral researchers to conduct studies in

the field of Lithuanian Jewish history, or

provide travel support for PhD dissertation

research in the Baltic states. A public lecture

by the holder is required. The fellowship is

worth up to US$5,000.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 17 Nov 15

Award type: Predoctoral fellowships, Access

to libraries, Travel for research purposes,

Early-Career fellowships, Directed grants for

individual investigators

Award amount max: USD 5,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: https://www.yivo.org/List-of-

Fellowships

Application form: https://www.yivo.org/List-

of-Fellowships

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Jewish Studies; Eastern European History

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 212 294 6139

OLISH JEWISH STUDIES FELLOWSHIP

YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

Description:

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research invites

applications for its Polish Jewish studies

fellowship. This supports doctoral or

postdoctoral research on Polish-Jewish history

in the modern period, particularly Jewish-

Polish relations, including the Holocaust

period, and Jewish contributions to Polish

literature and culture. A public lecture by the

holder is required. The fellowship is worth

US$4,000 over two to three months.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 17 Nov 15

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Award type: Thesis/Dissertation funding,

Predoctoral fellowships, Directed grants for

individual investigators, Access to libraries

Award amount max: USD 4,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: https://www.yivo.org/List-of-

Fellowships

Application form: https://www.yivo.org/List-

of-Fellowships

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Jewish Studies; Central European History

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 212 294 6139

AST EUROPEAN JEWISH LITERATURE AND ARTS FELLOWSHIP

YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

Description:

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research invites

applications for its East European Jewish

literature and arts fellowship. This enables a

postgraduate researcher to conduct studies

into Eastern European Jewish music, art,

theatre and Yiddish literature at the YIVO

archives, library and music collection. The

holder is expected to deliver a public lecture.

The fellowship is worth up to US$6,500 over

two to three months.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated 2 times a year.

Posted date: 17 Nov 15

Award type: Directed grants for individual

investigators, Access to libraries,

Thesis/Dissertation funding, Predoctoral

fellowships

Award amount max: USD 6,500

Website: https://www.yivo.org/List-of-

Fellowships

Application form: https://www.yivo.org/List-

of-Fellowships

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Musicology; Eastern European Literature;

Theatre Studies; Jewish Studies

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 212 294 6139

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MERICAN JEWISH STUDIES FELLOWSHIP

YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

Description:

The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research invites

applications for its American Jewish studies

fellowship. This supports doctoral or

postdoctoral research in American Jewish

history, with special consideration given to

scholars working on some aspect of the Jewish

labour movement.

The fellowship is worth US$5,500 over two to

three months’ research at the YIVO library

and archives.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 17 Nov 15

Award type: Access to libraries, Early-Career

fellowships, Directed grants for individual

investigators

Award amount max: €5,500

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website: https://www.yivo.org/List-of-

Fellowships

Application form: https://www.yivo.org/List-

of-Fellowships

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Jewish Studies; American History

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 212 294 6139

IANA ABRAMOWICZ EMERGING SCHOLAR FELLOWSHIP

YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

Description: The YIVO Institute for Jewish Research invites applications for the Diana Abramowicz Emerging Scholar Fellowship. This fellowship supports postdoctoral research in Eastern European Jewish studies, leading to a significant scholarly publication and possibly encompassing the revision of a doctoral dissertation. The holder is expected to deliver a public lecture. The fellowship is worth

US$3,000 over two to three months’ research at the YIVO Library and Archives. Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast) Deadline information: !! Call has not yet been announced by funder, but this is the approximate deadline we expect. This call is repeated once a year.

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Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Eastern European History; Jewish Studies

Contact Details

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Tel: +1 212 294 6139

ISTINGUISHED DISSERTATION AWARD

European Association for Theoretical Computer Science

Description:

The European Association for Theoretical

Computer Science invites submissions for its

distinguished dissertation award. This

promotes and recognises outstanding

theoretical computer science PhD

dissertations successfully defended in 2015.

Three awards are available for this call, each

worth €1,000.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16 (Forecast)

Deadline information: !! Call has not yet

been announced by funder, but this is the

approximate deadline we expect. This call is

repeated once a year.

Posted date: 19 Nov 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: €1,000

Award budget total: €3,000

Website:

http://www.eatcs.org/index.php/dissertation-

award

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Theoretical Computer Science

Contact Details

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EATCS

c/o Via Ariosto 25, Floor II, Room B214

Sapienza University of Rome

Rome 00185

Fax: +39 06 7727 4073

Tel: +39 06 7727 4002

Email: [email protected]

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ARSH AWARD FOR EARLY-CAREER ENTOMOLOGIST

Royal Entomological Society

Description:

The Royal Entomological Society invites

nominations for the Marsh award for early-

career entomologists. This recognises an

early-career researcher who has contributed to

entomological science with a single or

ongoing impact to the field. Nominations are

not restricted geographically, or to any

particular discipline within entomological

science. The award is worth £1,000.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 01 Jun 16

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £1,000

Award amount min: -

Award budget total: -

Website:

http://www.royensoc.co.uk/content/marsh-

award-early-career-entomologist

Eligibility profile

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

----------------------------------------------

Entomology

Contact Details

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RES

The Mansion House

Chiswell Green Lane

St Albans AL2 3NS

Fax: +44 1727 899 387

Tel: +44 1727 894 797

HE PARKES WEBER PRIZE

Royal Numismatic Society

Description:

The Royal Numismatic Society invites

applications for the Parkes Weber prize. This

recognises an original essay of up to 5,000

words relating to coins, medallions, tokens or

paper money.

Applicants may be of any nationality, and

must be under the age of 30 on the final day of

entry. Papers should be submitted in English.

The prize is worth £150.

Closing date: 31 Dec 16

Deadline information: This call is repeated

once a year.

Posted date: 15 Dec 15

Award type: Prizes

Award amount max: £150

Website: http://numismatics.org.uk/medals-

honorary-fellowship-prizes/the-parkes-

weber-prize/

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Country of applicant institution: Any

Disciplines

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Cultural Artifact; Trade History

Contact Details

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The Royal Numismatic Society,

c/o The Department of Coins and Medals,

British Museum,

Great Russell Street,

London WC1B 3DG

Email: [email protected]