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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
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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
.................................................................................................................................................................. 283
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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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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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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prijs?set_language=en
Application form:
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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
Email: [email protected]
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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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Tel: +32 2808 4454
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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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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
Award amount max: €1,500
Award amount min: €750
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Website: http://adho.org/awards
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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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Contact Detail ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]
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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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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Contact Details ----------------------------------------------
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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: -
Award budget total: - Website: http://www.nasonline.org/programs/awards/chemistry-in-service-to-society.html Application form: https://awards.nasonline.org/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Chemistry Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]
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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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
Email: [email protected]
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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Energy Engineering; Environmental Science; Industrial Organisation in Economics; Energy Consumption Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]
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
2323 Yonge Street,
Suite 800
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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 ----------------------------------------------
Email: [email protected]
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
Cambridge, MA 02138
Tel: +1 617 496 1324
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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
Bracknell RG12 1WA
Tel: +44 134 463 0796
Email: [email protected]
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
Downshire Way
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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
Suite 300
Reston, VA 20190
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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Reston, Virginia 20190 Fax: +1 703 438 3115 Tel: +1 703 438 3113 Email: [email protected]
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
Email: [email protected]
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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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: -
Website: http://www.iadr.com/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3425 Application form: http://www.iadr.fluidreview.com/ Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Cariology; Preventive Dentistry; Dental Health & Hygiene; Paediatric Dentistry; Oral Medicine Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]
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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 ----------------------------------------------
Email: [email protected]
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: -
Website:
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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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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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Fax: +1 919 865 1789 Tel: +1 919 865 2410 Email: [email protected]
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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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.
Award budget total: -
Website:
http://www.aaas.org/aboutaaas/awards/publi
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Social Sciences; Physical Sciences and
Engineering; Bio/Medical
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AAAS
1200 New York Avenue NW
Washington DC 20005
Tel: +1 202 326 6656
Email: [email protected]
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
renown;
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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:
http://awards.computer.org/ana/award/view
Awards.action
Application form:
http://awards.computer.org/ana/nomination/
create.action?award.id=3
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Disciplines
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Engineering Education; Science & Technology
Education; Computer Science & Informatics
Contact Details
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Email: [email protected]
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:
http://awards.computer.org/ana/award/view
Awards.action
Application form:
http://awards.computer.org/ana/nomination/
create.action?award.id=31
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IEEE Computer Society
2001 L St., NW Suite 700
Washington, DC 20036-4910
Email: [email protected]
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
Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]
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;
virology;
immunology;
cell biology;
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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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Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Neurology
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: -
Website: http://tools.aan.com/science/awards/?fuseaction=home.info&id=1 Eligibility profile ---------------------------------------------- Country of applicant institution: Any Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Neurotransmitters; Neuroimaging; Neuroendocrinology; Psychology; Neuropsychology; Neuroanatomy; Electrophysiology; Endocrine & Neuroendocrine Cancers; Physiology; Neurology; Diagnostic Sciences; Biological Sciences; Stress, Psychological; Neurobiology; Neuroscience; Clinical Medicine; Central Nervous System Contact Details ---------------------------------------------- Email: [email protected]
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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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
support wildlife conservation projects that involve local communities in developing
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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
Email: [email protected]
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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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
St Charles, IL 60174 Fax: +1 630 256 7527 Tel: +1 630 741 7527 Email: [email protected]
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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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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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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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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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-
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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
science and technology. The purpose of this award is to recognise the development of
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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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Tel: +1 202 872 4575 Email: [email protected]
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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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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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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Disciplines ---------------------------------------------- Civil Engineering Contact Details ----------------------------------------------
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
months to doctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars from any country. At least one fellowship will be reserved for
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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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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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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
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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
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History of Engineering & Technology;
Chinese History
Contact details
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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
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Disciplines
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Social Sciences
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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:
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Application form:
http://www.nominate.acs.org/
Eligibility profile
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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
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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
Contact details
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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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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
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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
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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]
K
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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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-
ym.com/?GrantRSAPOK
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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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.
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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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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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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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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
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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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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
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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
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Migratory Animals & Birds; Ornithology;
Biological Sciences; Zoology; Ethology &
Comparative Psychology; Evolutionary
Biology
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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
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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
c
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
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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
----------------------------------------------
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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Eligibility profile
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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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Talents-from-Africa-Proposal.pdf
Eligibility profile
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Country of applicant institution: All African
Nations
Disciplines
----------------------------------------------
Energy Engineering; Environmental Policy;
Environmental Economics & Natural Capital;
Energy Planning & Policy; Environmental
Sociology
Contact Details
----------------------------------------------
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 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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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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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
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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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
Country of applicant institution:
Commonwealth member states
Disciplines
----------------------------------------------
Social & Cultural Anthropology
Contact Details
----------------------------------------------
RAI
50 Fitzroy St
London W1T 5BT
Tel: +44 207 387 0455
Email: [email protected]
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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
----------------------------------------------
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.
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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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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
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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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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
----------------------------------------------
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.
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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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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
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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
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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
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Country of applicant institution: Any
Disciplines
----------------------------------------------
Artificial Intelligence; Computer Science &
Informatics
Contact Details
----------------------------------------------
Email: [email protected]
A
ESEARCH PAPERS
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
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Country of applicant institution: Any
Disciplines
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Manufacturing & Industrial Engineering;
Control Systems; Machine Learning; Robotics;
Automation & Control Engineering
Contact details
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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 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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Country of applicant institution: Any
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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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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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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Country of applicant institution: Any
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
----------------------------------------------
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
Eligibility profile
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Country of applicant institution: Any
Disciplines
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
Psychology; Sociology; Religion & Society;
Theology & Religious Studies; Social
Psychology
Contact Details
----------------------------------------------
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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Country of applicant institution: Any
Disciplines
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
Politics & Economics of Latin America & the
Caribbean; Biological & Medical
Anthropology; Archaeology; Biological
Sciences; Anthropology; Evolutionary
Biology; Ethnography & Ethnology; Politics &
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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
----------------------------------------------
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
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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
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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
----------------------------------------------
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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
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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
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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
L.doc
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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Country of applicant institution: Any
Disciplines
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American Literature; North American Studies;
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
----------------------------------------------
Materials Properties & Analysis; Construction
Materials
Contact details
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ACI-James Instruments Student Award
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Wiss Janney, Elstner Associates, Inc
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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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
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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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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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Country of applicant institution: Any
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
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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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ISB
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
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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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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:
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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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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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Award type: Access to libraries, Equipment
and materials, Postdoctoral training
fellowships, Senior fellowships, Travel for
research purposes
Award amount max: USD 37,500
Website:
http://www.asia.si.edu/research/vanBiemaFel
lowship.asp
Eligibility profile
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Country of applicant institution: Any
Disciplines
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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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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
----------------------------------------------
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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Application form:
http://www.newberry.org/short-term-
fellowship-application
Eligibility profile
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Country of applicant institution: Any
Disciplines
----------------------------------------------
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
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Disciplines
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Environmental Archaeology; Historical
Geography
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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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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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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
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Disciplines
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Materials Sciences
Contact Details
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Tel: +44 20 7451 7365
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
g/thome.csp?pageID=269542&eventID=560&
eventID=560
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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
g/thome.csp?pageID=269542&eventID=560&
eventID=560
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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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Country of applicant institution: Any
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
g/thome.csp?pageID=269542&eventID=560&
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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Any
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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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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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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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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
Contact details
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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
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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
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
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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
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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
Eligibility profile
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Country of applicant institution: Any
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
Eligibility profile
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Country of applicant institution: Any
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
Eligibility profile
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Country of applicant institution: Any
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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Country of applicant institution: Any
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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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Country of applicant institution: Any
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 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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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]
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
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Country of applicant institution: Any
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Disciplines
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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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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
----------------------------------------------
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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371 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)
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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Issue 27: Volume 2: Scholarships, Prizes & Fellowships (October – December, 2016)
372 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)
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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Issue 27: Volume 2: Scholarships, Prizes & Fellowships (October – December, 2016)
373 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)
Posted date: 17 Nov 15 Award type: Thesis/Dissertation funding, Access to libraries, Directed grants for individual investigators, Early-Career fellowships Award amount max: USD 3,000 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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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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Issue 27: Volume 2: Scholarships, Prizes & Fellowships (October – December, 2016)
374 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)
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
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Entomology
Contact Details
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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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Issue 27: Volume 2: Scholarships, Prizes & Fellowships (October – December, 2016)
375 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)
Eligibility profile
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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]