JOHN E. FOGARTY
INTERNATIONAL
CENTER
FOR ADVANCED
STUDY IN THE
HEALTH SCIENCES
Directory of Grants and
Fellowships in the
Global Health Sciences
February, 2006
Fogarty International Center
National Institutes of Health
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
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Dear Reader,
The beginning of the 21st century has witnessed a tremendous expansion and
vitalization of the field of global health. Organizations never before engaged in the
endeavor of global health research have entered the field, while long-standing
supporters have redoubled their efforts. The interest of undergraduate students,
graduate students, and incipient researchers, both in the U.S. and abroad, is perhaps at
its greatest ever. The Fogarty International Center (FIC) of the U.S. National Institutes of
Health has compiled this directory as a service to students and researchers around the
world. We hope you find it helpful in facilitating your research endeavors.
From its establishment in 1968, FIC has worked to build ties around the world to improve
health for everyone. This Directory of Grants and Fellowships in the Global Health
Sciences is the newest edition of a Directory that FIC has published since 1988. It
focuses specifically on investigations relevant to global health issues and on research
and training that build capacity in low-resource settings. We encourage you to use and
to share this information as one part of the international endeavor to improve human
health and wellbeing.
Our satisfaction in making this compilation available comes when it is used to guide
students and scientists throughout the world in discovering international opportunities in
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Sharon H. Hrynkow, PhD
Acting Director
Fogarty International Center
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Table of Contents 1
Africa-America Institute .................................................................................................................. 1
Aga Khan Foundation..................................................................................................................... 1
Alliance for Health Policy and Systems Research ......................................................................... 2
American Association for Cancer Research................................................................................... 2
American Association of University Women Educational Foundation............................................ 4
American Cancer Society............................................................................................................... 5
American College of Physicians..................................................................................................... 7
American International Health Alliance .......................................................................................... 7
American Leprosy Missions ........................................................................................................... 8
American Psychological Association.............................................................................................. 8
American Society for Microbiology ................................................................................................. 9
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene ................................................................... 11
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association .................................................................................. 12
Arthritis Foundation ...................................................................................................................... 13
Association of Public Health Laboratories.................................................................................... 15
Association of Schools of Public Health ....................................................................................... 15
AusAID ......................................................................................................................................... 16
Australian Research Council ........................................................................................................ 16
Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council of the United Kingdom...................... 17
Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds Foundation for Basic Research in Biomedicine ............................. 18
British Columbia Research Institute ............................................................................................. 19
Burroughs Wellcome Fund........................................................................................................... 20
Canadian Institutes of Health Research....................................................................................... 20
Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation ............................................................................. 21
Cancer Research Fund of the Damon Runyon-Walter Winchell Foundation ............................... 22
Cancer Research Institute............................................................................................................ 23
Cancer Research United Kingdom............................................................................................... 24
Carnegie Corporation of New York .............................................................................................. 26
Center for the Health Professions ................................................................................................ 26
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention................................................................................ 27
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Foundation............................................................. 28
Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for Medical Research ............................................................ 28
China Medical Board of New York, Inc......................................................................................... 29
Cochrane Collaboration................................................................................................................ 29
Commonwealth Scholarships & Fellowships Plan ....................................................................... 29
Council for International Exchange of Scholars ........................................................................... 30
Danish Council for Development Research ................................................................................. 30
Dermatology Foundation .............................................................................................................. 31
Drugs for Neglected Diseases Initiative ....................................................................................... 33
Doris Duke Charitable Foundation ............................................................................................... 33
Duke University Department of Infectious Diseases & International Health................................. 34
Earthwatch Institute...................................................................................................................... 35
The Ellison Medical Foundation ................................................................................................... 35
European Molecular Biology Organization ................................................................................... 36
Feinberg Graduate School ........................................................................................................... 37
Fight for Sight ............................................................................................................................... 37
Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research......................... 38
Foundation for Innovative New Diagnostics ................................................................................. 38
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Organizations with personal names in the title are listed under the first letter of the last name. For example,
the John S. Guggenheim Memorial Foundation can be found under “G”.
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Francis Family Foundation ........................................................................................................... 39
Francophone University Agency .................................................................................................. 39
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation .............................................................................................. 40
George Institute for International Health ...................................................................................... 40
German Academic Exchange Service.......................................................................................... 41
German Research Foundation – Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft......................................... 42
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation................................................................................ 42
Global Alliance for TB Drug Development.................................................................................... 43
Global Development Network....................................................................................................... 43
John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation .......................................................................... 44
Harvard Medical School Department of Social Medicine ............................................................. 44
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada...................................................................................... 45
Heiser Program for Research in Leprosy and Tuberculosis......................................................... 46
Help the Aged/ Research Into Ageing .......................................................................................... 46
Howard Hughes Medical Institute................................................................................................. 48
The Human Frontier Science Program......................................................................................... 49
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation ........................................................................................... 50
Huntington’s Disease Society of America .................................................................................... 51
Indian National Science Academy................................................................................................ 52
Infectious Diseases Society of America ....................................................................................... 52
Institute of International Education ............................................................................................... 53
Intas.............................................................................................................................................. 53
International Agency for Research on Cancer ............................................................................. 54
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative ............................................................................................ 55
International Association for Dental Research & American Association for Dental Research ..... 56
International Brain Research Organization .................................................................................. 56
International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology ................................................ 57
International Council for Science.................................................................................................. 58
International Development Research Centre ............................................................................... 59
International Foundation for Science............................................................................................ 60
International Health Central American Institute............................................................................ 60
International Mental Health Leadership Program......................................................................... 61
International Myeloma Foundation ............................................................................................... 62
International Nutrition Foundation ................................................................................................ 62
International Plant Genetic Resources Institute ........................................................................... 63
International Union against Cancer .............................................................................................. 63
International Union of Microbiological Societies........................................................................... 64
Japanese International Cooperation Agency ............................................................................... 65
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science ................................................................................ 66
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International ................................................................................. 67
W.K. Kellogg Foundation.............................................................................................................. 69
Korea Science and Engineering Foundation................................................................................ 69
Lalor Foundation .......................................................................................................................... 70
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society............................................................................................ 71
Life Sciences Research Foundation............................................................................................. 73
Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation ................................................................... 73
Mapi Research Institute................................................................................................................ 73
March of Dimes ............................................................................................................................ 74
The Matsumae International Foundation...................................................................................... 75
James S. Mcdonnell Foundation .................................................................................................. 75
Medical Research Council............................................................................................................ 76
Medicine for Malaria Venture ....................................................................................................... 76
Middle East Cancer Consortium................................................................................................... 77
Molecular and Cell Biology Network............................................................................................. 77
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Muscular Dystrophy Association .................................................................................................. 78
National Academies (United States) ............................................................................................ 78
National Foundation for Infectious Diseases................................................................................ 78
National Institutes of Health ......................................................................................................... 79
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease ..................................................................... 79
National Multiple Sclerosis Society .............................................................................................. 79
National Research Foundation (South Africa).............................................................................. 82
National Science Foundation (United States) .............................................................................. 83
Nestle Foundation ........................................................................................................................ 84
Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs ........................................................................................ 85
The Novartis Foundation .............................................................................................................. 86
The Open Society Institute ........................................................................................................... 87
Organization of American States.................................................................................................. 87
Pfizer Inc ...................................................................................................................................... 88
Population Council ....................................................................................................................... 89
Poverty and Economic Policy....................................................................................................... 90
The Research Council of Norway................................................................................................. 90
Roche Research Foundation........................................................................................................ 91
Rockefeller Brothers Fund............................................................................................................ 91
Rockefeller Foundation ................................................................................................................ 91
Royal Society ............................................................................................................................... 92
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene ......................................................................... 94
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute...................................................................................... 94
Social Science Research Council ................................................................................................ 95
South African Medical Research Council ..................................................................................... 96
Swedish International Development and Cooperation Agency .................................................... 96
Swiss National Science Foundation ............................................................................................. 96
Takemi Program in International Health....................................................................................... 97
Thailand Research Fund .............................................................................................................. 98
Third World Academy for the Sciences ........................................................................................ 98
Third World Network of Scientific Organizations ........................................................................ 101
Third World Organization for Women in Science ....................................................................... 101
Thrasher Research Fund ........................................................................................................... 101
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.............................................. 102
University of Queensland ........................................................................................................... 103
U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation ............................................................... 103
U.S. – Egypt Joint Science and Technology Fund ..................................................................... 105
Volkswagen-Stiftung................................................................................................................... 105
Wellcome Trust .......................................................................................................................... 107
West African Research Center................................................................................................... 111
Whitehall Foundation, Inc........................................................................................................... 112
Helen Hay Whitney Foundation.................................................................................................. 112
World Bank Family Network ....................................................................................................... 113
World Cancer Research Fund International ............................................................................... 113
World Health Organization ......................................................................................................... 114
World Heart Federation .............................................................................................................. 120
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Notes on using the Directory:
• Deadlines are included whenever they are known. Any deadline that does not include a
year is an annual deadline that remains constant. In cases where it has been impossible
to determine if a deadline remains the same each year, the year is included.
• Many deadlines follow the format “January 1, 2006. TBA for 2007.” In this case, the
deadline has clearly passed at the time of publication; the past deadline is included solely
for the purposes of reference. The Fogarty Center can not guarantee that future
deadlines will fall at a similar time of year, as that is at the discretion of the funding
organization. Please contact organizations directly with any questions.
• Some organizations included in this directory offer additional grants that have not been
listed, due to eligibility restrictions that limit the applicant pool or to a focus on topics that
are less relevant to global health. For links to additional directories and databases that
may contain more funding opportunities, consult the FIC website.
• Organizations that refer to “developing countries,” “least developed countries,” or “low-
and middle- income countries” typically refer to the United Nations and World Bank
categorizations. Refer to the appendix for a list of these countries. Some organizations
may have distinct definitions of developing countries – consult their websites to be sure.
• The information contained in this directory reflects the most up-to-date information
obtained as of the time of publication. It has been compiled and summarized to enable
researchers to obtain information in a convenient manner. Though every effort has been
made to verify this information with the grant-making organizations, the Fogarty Center
does not endorse these organizations or guarantee the accuracy of the information
contained in this directory.
• For updated information and for all questions and concerns dealing with specific grants,
contact the organizations directly. Check the websites listed for each organization for new
grants or updated deadlines.
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AFRICA-AMERICA INSTITUTE AGA KHAN FOUNDATION
Aga Khan Foundation USA
The Africa-America Institute 1825 K Street, NW, #901
Avenida Salvador Allende 739 Washington, DC 20006
Maputo, Mozambique Phone: (202) 293-2537
Phone: (258-21) 323286/305635 Fax: (202) 785-1752
Fax: (258-21) 324375 Website: http://www.akdn.org
Email: aaimoz@tropical.co.mz Email: info@akfusa.org
OR:
The Africa-America Institute Aga Khan has branch offices, affiliates, or
Graybar Building education boards in the following countries.
420 Lexington Avenue See the website or call the phone number
Suite 1706 provided to contact your local branch.
New York, NY 10170-0002 Afghanistan (763 631488), Bangladesh (2
Phone: (212) 949-5666 8824326), Canada (613 237 2532), France
Fax: (212) 682-6174 (01 47632302), India (1 23782174), Kenya
Website: http://www.aaionline.org (20 227369), Madagascar (20 2255417),
Email: aainy@aaionline.org Mozambique (1 409010), Pakistan (51
111253254), Portugal (21 7229001), Syria
Fields of Study: Social sciences, (11 3343610), Tajikistan (372 247650),
development. Tanzania (22 2668651), Uganda (41
255884), the United Kingdom (20
75916800), and the United States (see
Rural Social Sciences Scholarship Fund above.)
Purpose: To support undergraduate or
graduate training in the United States. Fields of Study: Health, education, culture,
Eligibility: Young professionals from and rural and economic development.
Mozambique.
International Scholarship Programme
First Data Western Union Foundation Purpose: To support Master’s and
Scholarship sometime Ph.D. level courses for
Note: This scholarship is funded by Western outstanding students from developing
Union and co-administered by AAI and the countries. Requests will also be considered
Association of African Universities. Contact: for travel and study awards for Ph.D.
wunion@aau.org. Fax: +233 21 774821 students doing their research in developing
Purpose: To provide scholarship support to countries on topics judged to be of interest
students in Africa to study in their own to Aga Khan Development Network.
country or a neighboring country. Eligibility: Applicants must be in one of the
Eligibility: Nationals of Cameroon, Cote countries listed above in order to apply.
d’Ivoire, Democratic Republic of Congo, Selection criteria include academic
Ghana, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, excellence, financial need, admission to a
Senegal and Tunisia who are graduate or reputable institution of higher learning, and
post-graduate students in the fields of coherent career plans. Applicants are
business, education, engineering, and expected to have some years of work
natural sciences. experience, and preference is given to
Deadline: Closed for all countries except students under 30 years of age. Students
Tunisia for 2005-2006. Check website for already active in their program of study may
updates for 2006-2007. not apply.
Financial Provisions: The funding provided
is 50% scholarship and 50% loan, which
must be paid back in five years, starting six
months after the period of funded study
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ends. Funding is provided for tuition fees
and living expenses only.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR CANCER
Duration: Length of period of study.
RESEARCH
Deadline: March 31. Applicants may obtain
615 Chestnut St., 17th Floor
application forms as of January 1 each year
Philadelphia, PA 19106
from AKF offices in the countries of current
Phone: (215) 440-9300
residence.
Toll Free Telephone: 1-866-423-3965
Fax: (215) 440-7228
Website: http://www.aacr.org
Email: aacr@aacr.org
ALLIANCE FOR HEALTH POLICY AND Fields of Study: Cancer research.
SYSTEMS RESEARCH
Alliance for Health Policy and Systems
Research Avon Foundation – AACR International
RPC-EIP Scholar Awards in Breast Cancer
World Health Organization Research
CH 1211 Geneva 27 Switzerland Contact: Ms. Susan M. Waskey, Program
Phone: (+41 22) 791 3298 Coordinator.
Fax: (+41 22) 791 4169 Phone: 215 440-9300 x 162
Website: http://www.alliance-hpsr.org Email: avonscholars@aacr.org
Email: alliance-hpsr@who.int Purpose: To enhance the quality of cancer
research in limited resource settings by
Fields of Study: Health policy. supporting junior researchers to conduct
research in the U.S.
Note: Details below are based on the 3rd Eligibility: Nationals or permanent residents
round of funding, which has now passed, of countries where opportunities for
and are provided to suggest the general specialized scientific training are limited who
scope of funding. Information on the 4th are residing and conducting research within
round should be announced on the Alliance a low or middle income country. Applicants
website in February 2006. In addition to must be in their first faculty position and
Strategic Research Grants, the 4th round will have been in faculty status for no longer
likely include a Research to Policy Grant than ten years by December 31, 2005.
Program and a Capacity Strengthening in Applicants should possess a doctoral level
Health Policy and Systems Research Grant degree and have the title Instructor,
Program. Assistant Professor, or equivalent.
Financial Provisions: US$50,000 yearly
salary; one time award of US$25,000
Strategic Research Grants institutional expenses, including travel,
Eligibility: Research institutions, insurance, professional development, etc;
government agencies, health service and up to US$2,000 to support attendance
providers and civil society organizations with at AACR annual meetings.
well-established collaborations with Duration: Two years.
stakeholders within the health sector at the Deadline: January 13, 2006. TBA for 2007.
country level. Research teams should
integrate professionals across disciplines
such as health policy, public health, AACR – Barletta Foundation Fellows Grant
economics, sociology, political science, and for Translational Cancer Research
anthropology. Purpose: To support translational cancer
Financial Provisions: Ranging from research.
US$50,000 to US$150,000 for research Eligibility: Citizenship and location
efforts. unrestricted. Applicants must have a
Duration: Up to two years. doctoral degree or equivalent, and must be
Deadline: June 15, 2005. TBA for 2006. in the third, fourth, or fifth year of their
fellowship status. Applicants may not hold
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full-time faculty appointments. Applicants AACR-Gertrude B. Elion Cancer Research
must submit and have accepted an abstract Award
for the AACR International Conference. Contact: Ms. Gina Rivas, Staff Associate
Applicants must be sponsored by an Active, Phone: 215 440 9300 x 102
Emeritus, or Honorary Member of AACR. Email: awards@aacr.org
Contact AACR for assistance in identifying Purpose: To support basic, translational, or
potential nominators in applicants’ home clinical cancer research by a tenure-track
countries. scientist.
Financial Provisions: US$35,000 for direct Eligibility: Tenure-track scientists at the
research expenses. level of Assistant Professor who have
Duration: One year, renewable for a second completed postdoctoral studies or clinical
year. fellowships no later than July 1 of the
Deadline: January 1, 2006. TBA for 2007. application year and not more than five
years prior to the Award year. Employees or
subcontractors of a national government or
Research Fellowships private industry are not eligible. Citizenship
Contact: Ms. Gina Rivas, Staff Associate and residency unrestricted. Candidates must
Phone: 215 440 9300 x 102 be nominated or co-nominated by an Active,
Email: awards@aacr.org Emeritus, or Honorary Member of the
Purpose: To foster basic, translational, and AACR.
clinical research by scientists at the Financial Provisions: US$50,000 for
beginning of their careers in the cancer field. salary, benefits, laboratory supplies, and
Individual fellowship programs vary from one limited domestic travel. Attendance at the
to three years and US$30,000 to AACR Annual Meeting is mandatory.
US$40,000. The specific fields offered are: Duration: One year.
basic research, biologics-based therapies, Deadline: December 1, 2005. TBA for 2006.
research in angiogenesis, the HER family
pathway, clinical research,
clinical/translational research, and AACR Career Development Awards
translational lung cancer research. Contact: Ms. Gina Rivas, Staff Associate
Eligibility: Candidates must hold the title of Phone: 215 440 9300 x 102
Postdoctoral Fellow or Clinical Research Email: awards@aacr.org
Fellow at an academic facility, teaching Purpose: To support basic, translational, or
hospital, or research institution through the clinical cancer research and to support
start of the grant term and be in their 2nd, 3rd, investigators moving from postdoctoral
or 4th year of postdoctoral training at the studies to faculty status. The five award
start of the grant term. Citizenship and programs focus on the following areas of
geography are unrestricted except that research: translational or prevention lung
research on the HER pathway and on cancer research, clinical cancer research
angiogenesis must be conducted at U.S. focused on the HER family pathway,
institutions. Applicants must be sponsored pancreatic cancer, translational pancreatic
by an Active, Emeritus, or Honorary Member cancer research, and angiogenesis.
of AACR. Contact AACR for assistance in Eligibility: Applicants for the programs in
identifying potential nominators in angiogenesis, pancreatic cancer, and the
applicants’ home countries. HER family pathway must be affiliated with
Financial Provisions: US$30,000 - U.S. institutions. At the start of the grant
US$40,000 per year, as well as registration term, candidates must be in the first,
and travel support for attendance at the second, or third year of their first full-time
AACR Annual Meeting. appointment after completing postdoctoral
Duration: One to three years. studies. Eligible positions include Instructor,
Deadline: November 1, 2005. TBA for 2006. Acting Assistant Professor, Research
Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor, or
equivalent. Citizenship and residency
unrestricted. Employees or subcontractors
of a national government or private industry
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are not eligible. Candidates must be Career Development Grants
nominated or co-nominated by an Active, Purpose: To support women who hold a
Emeritus, or Honorary Member of the bachelor's degree and are preparing to
AACR. advance their careers, change careers, or
Financial Provisions: US$50,000 per year re-enter the work force. Special
for direct research expenses. Attendance at consideration is given to AAUW members,
the AACR Annual Meeting is mandatory. women of color, and women pursuing their
Duration: Two years. first advanced degree or credentials in
Deadline: December 1, 2005. TBA for 2006. nontraditional fields.
Grants provide support for course work
beyond a bachelor's degree, including a
master's degree, second bachelor's degree,
or specialized training in technical or
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF professional fields. Funds are available for
UNIVERSITY WOMEN EDUCATIONAL distance learning. Course work must be
FOUNDATION taken at an accredited two- or four-year
college or university, or at a technical school
AAUW Educational Foundation that is fully licensed or accredited by an
2201 North Dodge Street agency recognized by the U.S. Department
P.O. Box 4030 of Education. Funds are not available for
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030 doctoral-level work.
Phone: (319) 337-1716 Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent
Fax: (319) 337-1204 residents who hold bachelor’s degrees
For questions and brochures: earned before July 1, 2001.
AAUW Educational Foundation, Dept. 60 Financial Provisions: US$2,000-$8,000
301 ACT Drive Deadline: December 15, 2005. TBA for
Iowa City, IA 52243-4030. 2006.
Phone: (319) 337-1716 ext. 60
Website: http://www.aauw.org
Email: aauw@act.org Community Action Grants
Purpose: To provide seed money to
Fields of study: Unrestricted. individual women, AAUW branches and
AAUW state organizations, as well as local
community-based nonprofit organizations for
American Fellowships innovative programs or non-degree research
Purpose: To support women doctoral projects that promote education and equity
candidates completing dissertations or for women and girls.
scholars seeking funds for postdoctoral Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S citizens
research leave or for preparing research for or permanent residents.
publication. One-year postdoctoral research Financial Provisions: One-year grants
leave fellowships, dissertation fellowships, ($2,000-$7,000 over one year)
and summer/short-term research publication Two-year grants ($5,000-$10,000 over two
grants are offered. years)
Eligibility: U.S citizens or permanent Deadline: January 15, 2006. TBA for 2007.
residents.
Financial Provisions: Postdoctoral
Research Leave Fellowship, US$30,000 International Fellowships
Dissertation Fellowship, US$20,000 Purpose: To provide money for full-time
Summer/Short-Term Research Publication graduate or postgraduate study or research
Grant, US$6,000 to women who are not U.S. citizens or
Duration: One year; not specified; eight permanent residents. Supplemental grants
weeks. support community-based projects in the
Deadline: Nov. 15, 2005. TBA for 2006. fellow's home country.
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Eligibility: Fellowships are awarded for full- particularly countries where advanced
time study or research to women who are training is not readily available.
not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Eligibility: Individuals must be accepted by
Financial Provisions: eligible institutions that may then apply for
Master's/Professional Fellowship, funding.
US$18,000. Doctorate Fellowship, Financial Provisions: This program
US$20,000. Postdoctoral Fellowship, provides up to US$45,000 annual funding.
US$30,000. Deadline: December 1.
Deadline: December 1, 2005. TBA for 2006.
International Fellowships for Beginning
Selected Professions Fellowships Investigators (ACSBI)
Purpose: To provide money to women to See listing under the International Union
support a full-time course of study (during against Cancer.
the fellowship year) in designated degree
programs where women's participation
traditionally has been low. Domestic Programs
Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent
Note: These programs are open to
residents. Women who intend to pursue a
investigators within the United States and its
full-time course of study at accredited
territories.
institutions during the fellowship year in one
of the designated degree programs where
Research Scholar Grants in Basic,
women's participation traditionally has been
Preclinical, Clinical and Epidemiology
low.
Research
Financial Provisions: Master's and first
professional awards, US$5,000-$12,000. Purpose: To support investigator-initiated
Engineering dissertation awards, research projects in basic, preclinical,
US$20,000. clinical, and epidemiologic research.
Deadline: December 15, 2005 and January Financial Provisions: Up to US$200,000
10, 2006. per year (direct costs), plus 20% allowable
indirect costs.
Duration: Up to four years.
Deadline: April 1 and October 15
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Research Scholar Grants in Cancer
Control: Psychosocial and Behavioral
Research Department, American Cancer Research
Society
1599 Clifton Road, N.E., Purpose: Support psychosocial, behavioral,
Atlanta, GA 30329-4251 and cancer control research, including
Phone: 404 329-7558 epidemiologic approaches to psychosocial
Fax: 404 321-4669 and behavioral research.
Website: http://www.cancer.org Financial Provisions: Up to US$200,000
Email: grants@cancer.org per year (direct costs), plus 20% allowable
indirect costs.
Fields of Study: All fields of cancer Duration: Up to four years.
research. Deadline: April 1 and October 15
Audrey Meyer Mars International Research Scholar Grants in Cancer
Fellowships in Clinical Oncology Control: Health Services and Health Policy
Research
Purpose: To provide one year of advanced
training in clinical oncology at participating Purpose: Support investigator-initiated
U.S. cancer centers to qualified physicians research projects in health services and
and dentists from other countries, health policy outcomes research.
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Financial Provisions: Up to US$200,000 Cancer Control Career Development
per year (direct costs), plus 20% allowable Awards for Primary Care Physicians
indirect costs. Purpose: To support primary care
Duration: Up to four years. physicians with a rank of instructor to
Deadline: April 1 and October 15. assistant professor who are pursuing an
academic career with an emphasis on
cancer control.
Institutional Research Grants Financial Provisions: US$50,000,
Purpose: To provide rapid, one-time US$55,000, and US$60,000 per year. The
funding for novel ideas or for targeting grant also provides up to US$10,000
urgent problems with immediate human additional funds per year for support of
benefit. mentor.
Financial Provisions: Up to US$72,000 Duration: Up to three years.
total cost. Deadline: October 15
Duration: One year.
Deadline: There is no deadline; however, a
letter of intent is required to obtain Physician Training Awards in Preventive
applications and instructions. See website. Medicine
Purpose: Awarded to institutions to support
physician training in accredited preventive
Postdoctoral Fellowships medicine residency programs that provide
Purpose: To support the training of cancer prevention and control research and
researchers who have just received their practice opportunities.
doctorate to enable them to qualify for an Financial Provisions: Total amount of
independent career in cancer research US$300,000 based on an average of
(including basic, preclinical, clinical, US$50,000 per resident training year.
psychosocial, behavioral, and epidemiologic Duration: Four years.
research). Deadline: April 1.
Financial Provisions: US$40,000,
US$42,000, and US$44,000 per year, plus a
US$4,000 per year institutional allowance. Doctoral Training Grants in Clinical
Duration: One to three years. Oncology Social Work
Deadline: April 1 and October 15 Purpose: This award is made to support the
training of doctoral degree candidates to
conduct research related to the psychosocial
Mentored Research Scholar Grant in needs of persons with cancer and their
Applied and Clinical Research families.
Purpose: To support mentored research by Financial Provisions: Annual funding of
full-time faculty, typically within the first four US$20,000 (trainee stipend of US$15,000
years of their appointment, with the goal of and US$5,000 for faculty administrative
becoming independent investigators in support).
clinical, cancer control and prevention, Duration: Up to three years.
epidemiologic, psychosocial, behavioral, Deadline: October 15.
health services and health policy research.
Financial Provisions: Up to US$135,000
per year (direct costs) plus 8% allowable Masters Training Grants in Clinical
indirect costs. These grants are not Oncology Social Work
renewable. Purpose: Awarded to institutions to support
Duration: Up to five years. the training of second year master's
Deadline: April 1 and October 15. students to provide psychosocial services to
persons with cancer and their families.
Financial Provisions: US$12,000 (trainee
stipend of US$10,000 and US$2,000 for
faculty administrative support).
Duration: One year.
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Deadline: October 15. Phone: 215-351-2520
Fax: 215-351-2759
Website: http://www.apconline.org
Doctoral Degree Scholarships in Cancer Email: wrivera@acponline.org
Nursing
Purpose: Awarded to graduate students Field of Study: Medicine.
pursuing doctoral study in the following
cancer nursing fields: research, education,
administration, or clinical practice. International Fellowship Exchange
Financial Provisions: Stipend of Program
US$15,000 per year. Purpose: To bring mid-career internists to
Duration: Up to four years. participate in observational, short-term
Deadline: December 1. fellowships under the mentorship of senior
faculty/department heads in medical
institutions in the United States and Canada;
Masters Degree Scholarships in Cancer to permit program participants to attend the
Nursing ACP Annual Session in order that they may
Purpose: This award supports graduate benefit from the educational courses and
students pursuing master's degrees in programs of the meeting; and to enable
cancer nursing. program participants to bring updated
Financial Provisions: US$10,000 per year. knowledge and skills to their country’s
Duration: Two years. medical institutions and improve the delivery
Deadline: February 1. of healthcare to their countrymen.
Eligibility: Internists or sub-specialists of
internal medicine who are ACP members or
Canary Fund-ACS Postdoctoral fellows, or are willing to become members
Fellowship in the Early Detection of upon selection. Applicants must be fluent in
Cancer spoken and written English.
Financial Provisions: Stipend up to
Purpose: To support research that will have US$7,000 (US$2,500 per month for two
a direct impact on the early detection of months and round trip airfare up to
cancer or that will provide experimental US$2,000). An additional US$3,000 to
foundation for the development of early attend the ACP Annual Session.
detection methods. Duration: Two to three months.
Financial Provisions: Stipend of Deadline: August 15.
US$40,000, US$42,000, and US$44,000,
plus US$4,000 for institutional allowance.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent
residents who have no more than two years
of research experience beyond their terminal
degree. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
Duration: Three years. ALLIANCE
Deadline: October 15, 2005. TBA for 2006.
1225 Eye Street, NW
Suite 1000
Washington, D.C.
United States, 20005
Phone: (202) 789-1136
Fax: (202) 789-1277
AMERICAN COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS Email: aiha@aiha.com
International Administrator Website: http://www.aiha.com
ACP International Office – Membership
Division Fields of Study: Healthcare,
American College of Physicians implementation of community-based
190 North Independence Mall West healthcare strategies, international
Philadelphia, PA 19106-1572 partnerships.
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Eligibility: Open.
Financial Provisions: US$10,000 to
International Partnerships US$60,000 per year.
Purpose: To support health institutions in Duration: Up to three years.
the U.S. to develop partnerships with Deadline: September 1 for funding the
selected institutions in low income countries, following year.
particularly in Eurasia.
Eligibility: Public and private organizations,
both for-profit and not-for-profit, based in the
U.S. These may include teaching hospitals,
medical schools with public health AMERICAN PSYCHOLOGICAL
components, and other health professions ASSOCIATION
schools such as nursing. Office of International Affairs
Financial Provisions: AIHA supplies sub- 750 First Street, NE
grants covering partnership exchange travel, Washington, DC 20002-4242
limited procurement and shipping of Phone: 202-336-6025, TDD/TTY: 202-336-
equipment and supplies, training, 6123
communication and coordination costs, Fax: 202-312-6499
participation in workshops and conferences, Email: international@apa.org
and other activities. Partnerships are Website: http://www.apa.org/international
expected to leverage support for additional
costs as well as to cover the in-kind cost of Fields of Study: Psychology, human
consultation by U.S. health professionals reproductive behavior, population.
with the foreign partner.
Deadline: AIHA releases specific requests
for applications for different areas each year. David Award for International Research
See
Purpose: To support ongoing research in
http://www.aiha.com/index.jsp?sid=1&id=42
human reproductive behavior or related
46&pid=4245 for the most recent
population studies.
announcements.
Eligibility: Applicants must have a
demonstrated interest in human
reproductive behavior and should be
graduate students or have a Ph.D., PsyD, or
EdD in psychology with not more than 5
AMERICAN LEPROSY MISSIONS years postgraduate experience. Citizenship
unrestricted.
American Leprosy Missions Financial Provisions: US$1500.
1 ALM Way, Greenville Deadline: March 6, 2006.
SC 29601, USA
Phone: +1 864 241 1750
Email: psaunderson@leprosy.org David Award for International Travel
Web: http://www.leprosy.org Purpose: To support a young psychologist to
Note: Information on research support can participate in an international or regional
be obtained from Dr. Paul Saunderson at congress, with preference for applicants who
the email listed above. The ALM website intend to make a presentation.
does not always contain this information. Eligibility: Applicants must have a
demonstrated interest in human
Fields of Study: Any aspect of leprosy or reproductive behavior and should be
Buruli ulcer. graduate students or have a Ph.D., PsyD, or
EdD in psychology with not more than five
years postgraduate experience. Citizenship
Research Support unrestricted.
Purpose: To support independent Financial Provisions: Amount of expenses,
researchers focusing on leprosy or Buruli up to US$1500.
ulcer. Duration: Length of conference.
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Deadline: March 6, 2006. Email: international@asmusa.org
Website: http://www.asm.org
International Travel Award Fields of Study: Microbiology.
Purpose: To support a psychologist to
attend an international psychology meeting.
Eligibility: Ph.D., PsyD, or EdD in International Fellowship for Latin America
psychology or graduate studies in Purpose: To support promising young
psychology, preference if on conference investigators in Latin American and the
program. Restricted to APA members. Caribbean to travel to North America to work
Financial Provisions: Amount of on a research project with an ASM host.
conference registration expenses, up to Eligibility: Young scientists from any Latin
US$400. American or Caribbean country. Candidates
Duration: Length of conference. must be a member of a national
Deadline: Three months in advance of microbiology society or ASM, and must have
conference. or be studying for a Masters, Ph.D., or
equivalent academic degree. Visits must be
to host scientists in the U.S. or Canada.
International Scientific Meetings Support Financial Provisions: US$4,000.
Fund Duration: Six weeks to six months.
Purpose: To provide support for diverse Deadline: April 15, October 15.
scientific events and projects that foster the
exchange of knowledge among
psychologists across the world. Funds may ASM-PAHO Infectious Diseases
be used for organizing expenses, travel Epidemiology and Surveillance Fellowship
grants for targeted populations, and support Purpose: To support promising young
for special events or activities related to a scientists from underrepresented countries
theme that is currently deemed of in Latin America working in the field of
importance. antimicrobial resistance, to travel to North
Eligibility: Priority is given in descending America to work on a research project with
order to international or multicultural an ASM host.
organizations that: have standing Eligibility: Early career scientists from
collaborative relationships with APA, are Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican
holding socially significant and relevant Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala,
events, are in transitional and developing Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay,
countries, have U.S. members, host events or Peru, who have obtained their Masters,
attended by U.S. citizens, host events Ph.D., or other equivalent academic degree,
attended by over 500 people, or host one- and who have at least five years of
occasion events that are greatly socially laboratory experience in the area of bacterial
relevant. resistance to antimicrobials, to visit an ASM
Financial Provisions: Varies by host scientist in the United States or
assessment of need and relevance. Total Canada.
fund of US$3500 per year. Financial Provisions: US$4,000.
Deadline: March 15, 2006. Duration: Six weeks to six months.
Deadline: April 15, October 15.
UNESCO-ASM Travel Fellowship
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR Purpose: To support promising young
MICROBIOLOGY investigators throughout the world to travel
ASM to another country or a distant site to obtain
1752 N Street, NW expertise in a method, procedure or specific
Washington, DC 20036 topic.
Phone: 202-942-9368 Eligibility: Young scientists from any
Fax: 202-942-9329 developing countries that is a member of the
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United Nations and/or UNESCO. Must have ASM-IUSTF Indo-U.S. Professorship in
obtained, or be in the process of obtaining, Microbiology
their Masters, Ph.D., or other equivalent Purpose: To enable microbiologists in India
academic degree, or have completed and the United States to visit institutions in
postdoctoral training within the previous five the other country to teach short courses
years in any of the microbiological sciences. (Teaching Professorship), or to enable
Visits may be to host scientists in any microbiologists in India to conduct a
country that is a member of the United collaborative research project in the US
Nations and/or UNESCO. (Research Professorship).
Financial Provisions: US$4,000. Eligibility: Indian and U.S. microbiologists.
Duration: Six weeks to six months. ASM membership not required.
Deadline: March 1. Financial Provisions: Typically US$4,000
but up to US$8,000 for travel costs, supplies
and equipment, and local administrative
International Professorship for Latin costs. ASM funds should be matched by the
America host institution, but matching funds may be
Purpose: To support to an ASM member to in-kind contributions. ASM will provide one
teach a hands-on, highly interactive short year of ASM membership to all participants.
course on a single topic in the Duration: Teaching professorship – one to
microbiological sciences at a Latin American two weeks; research professorship – six
institution of higher learning. weeks to six months.
Eligibility: Joint application must be Deadline: April 15, October 15.
submitted by ASM member from North
America and Latin American institution host.
Financial Provisions: Up to US$4,000 for UNESCO-ASM Visiting Resource Person
travel costs, supplies and equipment, and Program
local administrative costs. ASM funds should Purpose: To enable members of ASM who
be matched by the host institution, but plan to visit developing nations on academic
matching funds may be in-kind contributions. or other business to arrange to spend a day
Duration: One to two weeks. with colleagues at a university or research
Deadline: April 15, October 15. institute in a major city. ASM will reimburse
the member’s expenses for local travel and
one or two nights in a hotel. Information on
ASM-PAHO Professorship for Latin this program can be found on the ASM
America website at
Purpose: To support to an ASM member to http://www.asm.org/International/index.asp?
teach a hands-on, highly interactive short bid=2788.
course on a single topic in the field of
antimicrobial resistance at an institution of
higher learning in Bolivia, Colombia, Costa ASM-NCID Program in Infectious Disease
Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El and Public Health Microbiology
Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Purpose: To support the development of
Panama, Paraguay, or Peru. new approaches, methodologies and
Eligibility: Joint application must be knowledge in infectious disease prevention
submitted by ASM member from North and control by placing postdoctoral
America and Latin American institution host. researchers at the National Center for
Financial Provisions: Up to US$4,000 for Infectious Diseases (NCID) in Atlanta, GA.
travel costs, supplies and equipment, and Fields of study include bacterial and mycotic
local administrative costs. ASM funds should diseases, viral and rickettsial infections,
be matched by the host institution, but nosocomial infections, HIV/AIDS, vector-
matching funds may be in-kind contributions. borne infectious diseases, sexually
Duration: One to two weeks transmitted diseases, and parasitic
Deadline: April 15, October 15. diseases.
Eligibility: Individuals who either earned
their doctorate degree or completed a
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primary residency within three years of their Financial Provisions: Awards will generally
proposed start date. Applicants may not not exceed US$25,000 to cover the total
have a faculty position or be enrolled in a costs of round-trip travel, housing and
graduate degree program during the supplies required for a project.
fellowship. Citizenship unrestricted. Duration: Short term, not specified.
Financial Provisions: Stipend of up to Deadline: August 1, 2005. TBA for 2006.
US$38,225, health benefits up to US$3,000
per year, relocation benefits up to US$500,
and US$2000 annually for professional Pfizer Centennial Travel Award in Basic
development. Science Tropical Disease Research
Duration: Two years.
Deadline: January 15, 2006. TBA for 2007. Purpose: The purpose of the award is to
facilitate international collaboration in basic
science aspects of tropical infectious
diseases and to provide interested
physicians or scientists the opportunity to
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF TROPICAL obtain hands-on field experience in, in
MEDICINE AND HYGIENE combination with laboratory studies of,
parasitic, bacterial or viral infectious
Executive Director diseases in endemic developing countries.
American Society of Tropical Medicine and Eligibility: Full-time postdoctoral fellows
Hygiene (Ph.D., M.D. degrees or the equivalent) with
60 Revere Drive, Suite 500 positions at North American institutions who
Northbrook, IL 60062 study any tropical infectious disease in one
Phone: (847) 480-9592 or more of the following disciplines:
Fax: (847) 480-9282 immunology, genetics, molecular biology,
Website: http://www.astmh.org biochemistry, cell biology, entomology, or
Email: info@astmh.org related areas. Co-mentors must be identified
both at a North American institution and
Fields of Study: Biomedical research overseas mentor. Applicants should be
relating to tropical disease. sponsored by an ASTMH member.
Financial Provisions: US$3,000 to help
defray travel costs and living expenses
Gorgas Memorial Institute Research abroad
Award Duration: Short term, unspecified.
Deadline: September 15, 2005. TBA for
Purpose: To enhance and facilitate the 2006.
development of scientific linkages between Announcement: December.
Panama, nations of Central America,
tropical and sub-tropical South America and
the Caribbean Islands, Mexico and the Benjamin H. Kean Traveling Fellowship in
United States and Canada through support Tropical Medicine
of short-term travel for young research
investigators from these regions for the Purpose: To help medical students and
purposes of: (1) establishing collaborative physicians-in-training begin and sustain
biomedical research projects focusing on careers in tropical medicine and
tropical diseases of health importance to international health.
people living in these areas, and (2) learning Eligibility: North American full-time medical
new techniques and approaches applicable students, and residents and fellows in any
to the study of such diseases. medical specialty or sub-specialty who
Eligibility: Applicants should have Ph.D. or express an interest in tropical medicine or
M.D. level training in a relevant field. They international health. Applicants must arrange
should be citizens or permanent residents of their own elective with the approval of a
the Americas, and hold a position at a supervising faculty mentor at their institution.
research, medical, public health or teaching An overseas mentor must be identified, and
institution in that country.
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a research plan or plan of clinical study communications, travel expenses, etc. A
presented. minimum of US$40,000 should be budgeted
Financial Provisions: Travel expenses, as for stipend (including fringe benefits). These
well as, round trip airfare (best price fellowships do not allow indirect costs.
ticketing) and up to US$700 toward living Duration: Twelve months, with at least
expenses. three in tropics.
Duration: Varies. Deadline: September 15, 2005. TBA for
Deadline: April 1, 2006. 2006.
Robert E. Shope International Fellowship Grants for Biomedical Research: Canada
Purpose: To provide international training and Selected Countries of Latin America
opportunities in arbovirology and emerging Purpose: To enhance and facilitate the
diseases. development of scientific linkages among
Eligibility: Full-time postdoctoral fellows Central America, tropical and sub-tropical
(M.D., D.V.M., Ph.D., or related doctoral South America, the Caribbean Islands,
degree) with positions at North American Panama, and the United States.
institutions who study tropical infectious Eligibility: Ph.D. or M.D. level training in a
disease. relevant field. Applicant must be a citizen or
Financial Provisions: US$10,000 to help permanent resident of Argentina, Brazil,
defray travel costs, living expenses, and/or Canada, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay, or
research abroad. Venezuela
Deadline: May 15, 2006. Financial Provisions: US$50,000–
$100,000 per year.
Duration: Five years.
Burroughs Wellcome Fund Postdoctoral Deadline: September 14, 2005. TBA for
Fellowship in Tropical Infectious Diseases 2006.
Purpose: To stimulate or sustain interest in
research in tropical infectious diseases, to
encourage individuals who are planning on a
career in infectious disease research THE AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL
relevant to tropical or developing areas of SCLEROSIS ASSOCIATION
the world.
Eligibility: Applications will be considered Office of the Science Director & Vice
from any individual with an academic President
appointment of fellow who proposes to The ALS Association
perform research in tropical infectious 4338 Lavender Drive
diseases (this award is not meant for Palm Harbor, FL 34685
students, pre-doctoral candidates, or Phone: 727 942 8949
faculty). Preference will be given to North Website: http://www.alsa.org
American clinician-scientists enrolled in (or Email: researchgrants@alsa-national.org.
accepted by) an American Board of Internal
Medicine-approved infectious disease Field of Study: All research related to
fellowship program or a pediatric infectious amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, including stem
disease training program approved by the cell research, disease mechanism,
Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical therapeutic approaches, model systems,
Education (ACGME) in collaboration with the genetics, clinical and drug trials, therapy,
Residency Review Committee for Pediatrics environmental studies and clinical
in the U.S., and those accredited through management.
the Royal College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).
Financial Provisions: US$50,000 in total
for a one-year fellowship, to cover stipend,
fringe benefits, health insurance, supplies,
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Research Grants Program Multi-year Phone: (404) 965-7537 or 1-800-568-4045
Award Fax: (404) 872-9559
Purpose: To support investigator-initiated Website:
research relevant to ALS. http://www.arthritis.org/research/default.asp
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted.
Financial Provisions: US$60,000 - Fields of Study: Arthritis and arthritis-
US$80,000 per year. related research.
Duration: Up to three years.
Deadline: Abstracts due January 2 and July
1. Full proposals due March 1, September 1. Chapter Awards
Purpose: To fund highly meritorious and
innovative research programs that meet the
Research Grants Program Starter Grants mission of the Arthritis Foundation within
Purpose: To support pilot studies or that chapter area.
research by investigators new to the field of Eligibility: The amount and duration, as
ALS. well as the character, eligibility and purpose
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. of a Chapter Grant, are determined by the
Financial Provisions: US$35,000 - chapter issuing the RFP.
US$40,000. Deadline: September 1, 2005. TBA for
Duration: One year. 2006.
Deadline: Abstracts due January 2 and July
1. Full proposals due March 1, September 1.
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Purpose: To encourage qualified physicians
The Milton Safenowitz Post-Doctoral and scientists to embark on careers in
Fellowship for ALS Award research related to the understanding of
Purpose: To fund postdoctoral research. arthritis and the rheumatic diseases.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted.
Financial Provisions: US$35,000 - Applicants must have an M.D., D.O., or
US$40,000 per year. Ph.D. Ninety percent time must be devoted
Duration: Two years. to arthritis-related research.
Deadline: Abstracts due January 2, full Financial Provisions: The award amount is
proposal due March 1. US$50,000 per year for salary or stipend.
Duration: Up to three years. Third year
requires competitive renewal.
TREAT ALS – Translational Research Deadline: September 1, 2005. TBA for
Advancing Therapy for ALS 2006.
Purpose: To support small pilot clinical
trials.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. Doctoral Dissertation Award for Arthritis
Financial Provisions: US$150,000 per Health Professionals
year. Purpose: To advance the research training
Duration: Two years. of arthritis health professionals in their
Deadline: Abstracts due April 10, full investigative or clinical teaching careers
proposal due May 31. related to the rheumatic diseases. The
research project must be related to arthritis
management and/or comprehensive patient
care in rheumatology practice, research or
education.
ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. Health
professionals undertaking dissertation
Research Department research related to arthritis management
Arthritis Foundation and/or comprehensive patient care in
1330 West Peachtree Street rheumatology practice, research or
Atlanta, GA 30309
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education may apply. The award is not Duration: Three years; third year is
intended for laboratory research. competitive renewal.
Financial Provisions: The award is for Deadline: Typically March 1, June 1,
US$30,000 per year for salary and/or September 1, December 1. Confirm
research support. deadlines on website.
Duration: One or two years.
Deadline: September 1, 2005. TBA for
2006. Innovative Research Grant
Purpose: To broaden the base of inquiry in
fundamental biomedical science, clinical
Arthritis Investigator Award research or behavioral research with
Purpose: To provide support to physicians relevance to rheumatic disease by
and scientists in research fields related to encouraging applications for research
arthritis for the period between completion of proposals that involve an especially high
postdoctoral fellowship training and degree of innovation and novelty or
establishment as an independent represent a special opportunity to address
investigator. This support is available to unique and relevant research questions.
sustain individuals committed to a career in Eligibility: Independent, self-directed
arthritis related research until full investigators with any terminal degree are
independence as an investigator can be invited to apply. Citizenship unrestricted.
obtained. Financial Provisions: The award amount is
Eligibility: Applicants with an M.D., D.O., up to US$100,000 per year
Ph.D., or equivalent who have a minimum of Duration: Two years.
three years of research experience and a Deadline: Typically March 1, June 1,
maximum of six years, but are not yet September 1, December 1. Confirm
established as an independent investigator. deadlines on website.
The award requires an 80% time
commitment in arthritis-related research.
Citizenship unrestricted. Arthritis Clinical Translational Award
Financial Provisions: The award amount is Purpose: To foster the productivity of
US$75,000 for the first two years and independent physician-scientists at the mid-
US$90,000 per year after a competitive career level who will strengthen translational
renewal. Costs include salaries, consumable research in academic health centers, both
supplies, equipment, travel and other items through their own studies as well as their
necessary for the proposed research. mentoring of the next generation of
Duration: Two years, with competitive physician-scientist trainees. It will provide
renewal. support to explore fundamental scientific
Deadline: September 1, 2005. TBA for questions, to apply the resulting knowledge
2006. at the bedside, and to bring insights from the
clinical setting back to the laboratory for
further exploration.
New Investigator Grant for Arthritis Health Eligibility: M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. engaged in
Professionals translational research in arthritis related
Purpose: To encourage individuals in health questions at the assistant professor level
care to carry out innovative research with a minimum of three years of experience
projects in areas related to arthritis and the and track record of publication, independent
rheumatic diseases. grant support. Citizenship unrestricted.
Eligibility: Ph.D. or equivalent committed to Financial Provisions: The award amount is
arthritis related research questions. Not for US$166,000 per year.
laboratory research. M.D. holders are not Duration: Three years.
eligible. Citizenship unrestricted. Deadline: September 1, 2005. TBA for
Financial Provisions: The award amount is 2006.
US$50,000 per year for salary and research
expenses.
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ASSOCIATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
LABORATORIES
ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF PUBLIC
Heather Roney HEALTH
Fellowship Program Manager
Association of Public Health Laboratories Association of Schools of Public Health
8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 700 Office of Graduate Training Programs
Silver Spring, M.D. 20910 1101 15th St. NW, Suite 910
Phone: 240 485-2745 Washington, DC 20005
Fax: 240 485-2700 Phone: 202 296-1099
Website: http://www.aphl.org Fax: 202 296-1252
Email: fellowships@aphl.org Website: http://www.asph.org
Email: info@asph.org
Fields of Study: Public health and
environmental health, including infectious Fields of Study: Public health and public
diseases. health education.
EID Advanced Laboratory Training
Fellowship ASPH/CDC International Global AIDS
Fellowship Program
Purpose: To support laboratory training with
an emphasis on the practical application of Contact: Christine Plepys
technologies, methodologies, and practices Phone: 202 247-1279
related to emerging infectious diseases. Email: cplepys@asph.org
Eligibility: U.S. citizens who hold a Purpose: To give public health students and
bachelor’s or master’s degree in biology, graduates the opportunity to assist in the
microbiology, biochemistry, medical Global AIDS Program at field sites around
technology, or a related discipline. the world.
Financial Provisions: Stipend of Eligibility: U.S. citizens who will receive
US$28,100 for fellows with bachelor’s their MPH or Doctorate degree prior to the
degrees and US$31,322 for those with start of the fellowship or who have received
masters degrees. Individual medical such a degree within the past five years. All
insurance is provided, as well as a limited degrees must be from ASPH member
professional development allowance. graduate schools of public health.
Duration: One year. Financial Provisions: Stipend of
Deadline: February 17, 2006. TBA for 2007. US$35,370 as well as allowances for
additional expenses up to US$20,500 for
international sites and US$10,000 for
EID Postdoctoral Laboratory Training domestic sites.
Fellowship Duration: One to two years.
Deadline: March 7, 2006. New
Purpose: To support research and
announcements made periodically
professional development relevant to public
thereafter; please see http://www.asph.org
health laboratory practice related to
for updates.
emerging infectious diseases.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens who hold a Ph.D.,
M.D., or DVM, or have completed all
Overseas Fellowships in Global Health
requirements for such a degree prior to
and Clinical Research
orientation.
Financial Provisions: Stipend of Note: Organized by the Fogarty International
US$38,547. Individual medical insurance is Center at the National Institutes of Health.
provided, as well as a limited professional Co-sponsored by the Ellison Medical
development allowance. Foundation and the Association of American
Duration: Two years. Medical Colleges. Contact: Aron Primack,
Deadline: February 17, 2006. TBA for 2007. Fogarty International Center.
Phone: 301 496-4596
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Email: primacka@mail.nih.gov allowance. Living allowance is
Purpose: To give doctoral-level public approximately AUS$18,801 per annum for
health students and graduates the unaccompanied students and AUS$27,156
opportunity to undertake a year of clinical per annum for accompanied students.
research training at an NIH-sponsored Duration: Minimum expected length of
laboratory outside of the U.S. study.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent Deadline: Contact Australian Diplomatic
residents enrolled in a doctoral-level Mission within country.
program at an ASPH-member school of
public health, or a U.S. school of nursing or
dentistry, or with advanced standing in a
U.S. medical (M3) or osteopathic school.
Financial Provisions: Stipend of
AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH COUNCIL
US$18,000 to US$20,000 as well as
US$6,000 for travel, insurance, and
The Director
educational materials.
Program Coordination Section
Duration: One year.
Australian Research Council (ARC)
Deadline: December 30.
GPO Box 2702
Canberra ACT 2601
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 61 2 6284 6600
Fax: 61 2 6284 6601
AUSAID Website: http://www.arc.gov.au
Email: ncgp@arc.gov.au
GPO Box 887
Canberra ACT 2601 Fields of Study: Unrestricted.
Australia
Phone: +61 2 6206 4000
Fax: +61 2 6206 4880 Federation Fellowships
Website: http://www.ausaid.gov.au Purpose: To attract and retain leading
Email: infoausaid@ausaid.gov.au Australian researchers in key positions,
attract outstanding international researchers
Fields of Study: Unrestricted. to undertake research which is of national
benefit to Australia, and support research
that will result in economic, environmental
Australian Development Scholarships and social benefits for Australia.
Purpose: To provide opportunities for Check website for more details.
people from selected developing countries
to undertake post-secondary level study in
Australia, including technical and
professional degrees. ARC Postdoctoral Fellowships (APD)
Eligibility: Must be a citizen of Bangladesh, Purpose: To provide opportunities for
Bhutan, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Fiji, researchers at the postdoctoral level to
Indonesia, Kenya, Kiribati, Laos, Lesotho, undertake research of national and
Malawi, Maldives, Micronesia, Mongolia, international significance, and to broaden
Mozambique, Namibia, Pakistan, Papua their research experience. ARC Postdoctoral
New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Solomon Fellowships are available to researchers
Islands, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Swaziland, with up to three years’ research experience
Tanzania, Tonga, Tuvalu, Uganda, Vanuatu, since the award of the Ph.D. or equivalent
Vietnam, or Zambia. Contact Australian research doctorate.
Diplomatic Mission within country for further Check website for more details.
information. Eligibility: Applicants must have submitted
Financial Provisions: Airfare, academic their Ph.D. thesis before commencement of
fees, basic health insurance, an the fellowship. No more than three years
establishment allowance, and a living should have elapsed since the award of their
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Ph.D., and submitting an application. An BIOTECHNOLOGY AND BIOLOGICAL
excellent academic record is required. SCIENCES RESEARCH COUNCIL OF THE
Duration: Three years. UNITED KINGDOM
Financial Provisions: $A52,000. BBSRC
Polaris House
North Star Avenue
ARC Research Fellowships, Queen Swindon SN2 1UH
Elizabeth II Fellowship (ARF, QEII) UNITED KINGDOM
Purpose: To provide opportunities for Phone: +44 (0) 1793 413 200
established researchers to undertake Fax: +44 (0) 1793 413 201
research of national and international Website: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk
significance. QEIIs encourage research in International Relations Unit
Australia by postdoctoral graduates of Tim Willis
exceptional promise and proven capacity for Email: tim.willis@bbsrc.ac.uk
original work. Australian Research Kathryn Turton
Fellowships (ARF) and Queen Elizabeth II Email: kathryn.turton@bbsrc.ac.uk
Fellowships (QEII) are available to Sue Whitcher
researchers with three to eight years of Email: sue.whitcher@bbsrc.ac.uk
research experience since the award of the
Ph.D. or equivalent research doctorate. Fields of Study: Biotechnology and
Eligibility: Requires a Ph.D. and an biological sciences.
excellent academic record. Applicants
should have more than three years, but not
more than eight years, of professional China Partnering Awards
experience since the award of their Ph.D. Purpose: To support initial contact and
Financial Provisions: $A65,000 -$A80,000. collaboration between UK and Chinese
Duration: Five years. scientists, priming the pump for later full
Deadline: March. research projects.
Eligibility: Current BBSRC grant holders or
scientists at BBSRC-sponsored institutes.
ARC Professorial Fellowships (APF) Financial Provisions: Up to £25,000 to
Purpose: To provide opportunities for cover travel, subsistence, and workshops or
outstanding researchers with proven exchanges, but not research costs.
international reputations to undertake Duration: Up to four years.
research that is both of major importance in Deadline: November 9, 2005. TBA for 2006.
its field and of significant benefit to Australia.
Australian Professorial Fellowships (APF)
are available to researchers with more than International Fellowships Scheme
eight years’ research experience since the Purpose: To support international
award of the Ph.D. or equivalent research researchers in visiting UK universities or
doctorate. institutes.
Eligibility: The awards are open to Eligibility: Current BBSRC grant holders or
worldwide competition from researchers who scientists at BBSRC-sponsored institutes.
normally have more than eight years of Duration: Up to one year.
professional experience since the award of Deadline: Open, at least three months
their Ph.D. before proposed start date.
Financial Provisions: $A90,000 -
$A105,000.
Deadline: March. International Scientific Interchange
Scheme
Purpose: To support short and long term
travel from the UK as well as exchanges in
the context of a long-term partnership.
Eligibility: Current BBSRC grant holders or
scientists at BBSRC-sponsored institutes.
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Financial Provisions: Travel and Ph.D. Scholarships
subsistence costs only – no salaries, bench Purpose: Grants are awarded to individuals
fees, or research costs. to support two years of Ph.D. research.
Duration: Travel awards can be up to one Preference is given to those just starting
year; partnering awards provide funding for Ph.D. programs. European citizens may
a series of exchanges within two years. work in Europe or overseas; non-Europeans
Deadline: Open, at least six weeks before may work in Europe.
proposed start date. Eligibility: Unrestricted citizenship.
Applicants must be under 28 years of age
and have worked on their Ph.D. for a
International Workshops maximum of six months at the time of
Purpose: To support the organization of application.
workshops between UK and international Financial Provisions: Grant is expected to
scientists to discuss potential collaborations. cover living expenses. Irrespective of the
BBSRC is particularly interested in scholar's age the basic monthly grant
promoting further links with the U.S., amounts to EUR 1,400. In Switzerland, in
Canada, EU member states, Japan, China, the USA and the United Kingdom EUR 500
and India. are added as a compensation for purchasing
Eligibility: Current BBSRC grant holders or power. Depending on the cost of living, all
scientists at BBSRC-sponsored institutes. other countries are grouped into one of
Financial Provisions: Up to £10,000 these two categories. All scholars are paid
Deadline: November 16, 2005. TBA for an additional flat-rate sum of EUR 100 per
2006. month to cover minor project-related costs
(books, traveling expenses, etc.) and
premiums for personal insurance. A spouse
Japan Partnering Awards allowance may be added; child allowance is
Purpose: To support initial contact and not paid. Tuition and/or bench fees are not
collaboration between UK and Japanese taken over.
scientists, priming the pump for later full Duration: Two years (possible extension for
research projects. an additional year)
Eligibility: Current BBSRC grant holders or Deadlines: February 1, June 1, October 1.
scientists at BBSRC-sponsored institutes.
Financial Provisions: Up to £50k to cover
travel, subsistence, and workshops or Travel Allowances
exchanges, but not research costs. Purpose: To support the acquisition of
Duration: Up to four years. experimental qualification necessary in basic
Deadline: November 9, 2005. TBA for 2006. research. Travel allowances are intended to
enable the recipients to visit laboratories
further afield in order to study clearly-defined
techniques useful for their ongoing research
and the work of their research group at
home. These visits may also ensure that
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM FONDS both graduates from abroad as well as their
FOUNDATION FOR BASIC RESEARCH IN potential supervisors are provided with the
BIOMEDICINE scientific and personal prerequisites before
Schlossmühle, Grabenstrasse 46
beginning a Ph.D. thesis. In addition, the
55262 Heidesheim
Foundation supports participation in
Germany
research-orientated courses and summer or
Phone: 49/6132/89 85-0
winter schools where a selected number of
Fax: 49/6132/89 85-11
participants learn clearly-defined techniques
Website: http://www.bifonds.de
in practicals as well as in lectures and
discussions.
Fields of Study: Basic science in Eligibility: Unrestricted citizenship.
biomedicine, molecular biology. European citizens may work in Europe or
overseas; non-Europeans may work in
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Europe. Applicants must be under 30 years Purpose: To support postdoctoral research
of age for Ph.D. and under 32 for Post related to children’s and women’s health at
doctoral students. the Child & Family Research Institute.
Financial Provisions: Awards cover Eligibility: M.D. or Ph.D. holders who have
research related costs, including travel, been accepted by a university department or
lodging, and course fees. institution in British Colombia at the time of
Duration: Three months award. Applicants must have spent no more
Deadlines: Open. BIF will respond after six than three years as a postdoctoral fellow in
weeks. the proposed location of tenure.
Financial Provisions: Stipend of
CAN$38,000 and allowance of CAN$1500
for supplies or travel.
Duration: One year, with reapplication for a
BRITISH COLUMBIA RESEARCH second year.
INSTITUTE Deadline: November 15.
950 West 28th Ave.
Vancouver, BC
Canada V5Z 4H4 Graduate Studentships
Phone: 604-875-2000 x 5936 Contact: Angela Seldner
Fax: 604-875-3076 Phone: 604 875-2446
Website: http://www.bcricwh.bc.ca Email: aseldner@cw.bc.ca
Fields of Study: Children’s and women’s Purpose: To support graduate research
health. related to children’s and women’s health at
the Child & Family Research Institute.
Eligibility: Students who have been
Child Family Research Institute Trainee accepted by a university department or
Travel Grants institution in British Colombia at the time of
Contact: Angela Seldner award or who have been engaged in a
Phone: 604 875-2446 masters or doctoral program for no more
Email: aseldner@cw.bc.ca than 15 months or three years, respectively.
Financial Provisions: Stipend of
Purpose: To enhance research skills and CAN$20,000.
provide career development opportunities to Duration: One year for masters’ students,
research institute trainees who have had a one year for doctoral students with
poster or paper accepted to a national or reapplication for a second.
international conference. Deadline: January 18.
Eligibility: Masters, Ph.D., or PDF trainees
currently training with Institute-affiliated
faculty. Must be first author on a paper to be Investigatorship Program
presented at a national or international Contact: Allison Rintoul
meeting or conference. Phone: 604 875 2448
Financial Provisions: Cost of conference Fax: 604 875 2496
registration, travel and accommodation up to Email: arintoul@cw.bc.ca
a value of CAN$1200.
Duration: Length of conference. Purpose: To support a limited number of
Deadline: March 15th, June 15th, investigators of exceptional merit whose
September 15th and December 15th. works shows promise of advancing the
health of children, youth and women.
Eligibility: This is not an open competition –
Postdoctoral Fellowships the Institute will select priority areas of
Contact: Angela Seldner research for support.
Phone: 604 875-2446 Duration: Three to five years.
Email: aseldner@cw.bc.ca
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Establishment Awards intersection of human and pathogen biology.
Purpose: To support new permanent Potential frameworks for proposals include
investigators towards establishing cell-pathogen interactions, host-pathogen
successful research programs in children’s interactions, and novel routes to disease
and women’s health. causation in humans.
Eligibility: This is not an open competition – Eligibility: Open to U.S. and Canadian
the Institute will select priority areas of scientists and institutions. Institutions may
research for support. Contact Allison Rintoul nominate up to two candidates.
at arintoul@cw.bc.ca for more information. Financial Provisions: US$400,000.
Duration: Five years ($80,000 per year).
Deadline: November 1.
Career Awards at the Scientific Interface
BURROUGHS WELLCOME FUND
Purpose: To support advanced postdoctoral
21 T.W. Alexander Drive training and the first three years of faculty
P.O. Box 13901 service for researchers applying
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709-3901 backgrounds in physical and computational
Phone: (919) 991-5100 sciences to work in biological sciences.
Fax: (919) 991-5160 Eligibility: Open to U.S. and Canadian
Website: http://www.bwfund.org citizens or foreign scientists who, at the time
Email: info@bwfund.org of application, present evidence that lawful
immigration status has been granted and
Fields of Study: Biomedical sciences. that it will extend for the duration of the
award. Institutions may nominate up to two
candidates for the award.
Career Awards in the Biomedical Sciences Financial Provisions: A total of
US$538,000.
Purpose: To foster the development and Duration: Five years.
productivity of early-career biomedical Deadline: May 1.
researchers and help them make the critical
transition to becoming independent
investigators.
Eligibility: U.S. or Canadian citizenship or Clinical Scientist Awards in Translational
permanent residence. During the Research
postdoctoral period, awardees may train at Purpose: To foster the development and
degree-granting institutions in the United productivity of established independent
States, Canada, or the United Kingdom. All physician-scientists whose work bridges the
faculty positions must be taken at U.S. or gap between basic research and patient
Canadian degree-granting institutions. care.
Financial Provisions: US$500,000, as well Eligibility: Open to U.S. and Canadian
as an administrative fee to the institution to scientists and institutions. Institutions may
cover fringe benefits. nominate up to two candidates.
Duration: Five years total, with one to two Financial Provisions: A total of
years at postdoctoral level. US$750,000 per award.
Deadline: October 2, 2006. Duration: Five years.
Deadline: September 1.
Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious
Disease
Purpose: The goal of the program is to
provide new opportunities for accomplished CANADIAN INSTITUTES OF HEALTH
investigators still early in their careers to RESEARCH
study pathogenesis, with a focus on the 160 Elgin Street, 9th floor
Address Locator 4809A
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Ottawa, Ontario K1A OW9 or dental school. At the time of application, a
Canada candidate must hold a health professional
Phone: (613) 954-1968 degree in medicine or dentistry and have
Fax: (613) 954-1800 completed at least two years of post
Website: http://www.cihr.ca graduate clinical training.
Email: info@cihr-irsc.gc.ca Financial Provisions: CAN$52,500 per
annum for first six years, as well as a yearly
Fields of Study: Aboriginals peoples’ research allowance of CAN$5,000.
health, aging, cancer, circulatory research, CAN$50,000 per annum for the second six
gender and health, genetics, health services years, as well as a yearly research
and policy, human development, child youth allowance of CAN$40,000 for three years.
health, infection and immunity, Duration: Up to twelve years, six of training
musculoskeletal health and arthritis, and six of research as a faculty member.
neurosciences, mental health and addiction, Deadline: September 15.
nutrition, metabolism and diabetes,
population and public health studies.
Note: CIHR offers funding opportunities with
particular countries, such as Argentina, CANCER RESEARCH AND PREVENTION
Brazil, China, France, and Italy, as well as a FOUNDATION
great number of opportunities reserved for Cancer Research and Prevention
Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Foundation
See website for details. Programs Department
1600 Duke Street, Suite 500
Alexandria, VA 22314
Postdoctoral Fellowship Phone: 703 836 3682
Purpose: To provide support for highly Fax: 703 836 4413
qualified candidates to add to their Website: http://www.preventcancer.org
experience by engaging in full-time health Email: info@preventcancer.org
research training either in Canada or Tara Partovi
abroad. Email: tara.partovi@preventcancer.org
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. Non-
Canadian candidates must plan to hold the Fields of Study: Cancer prevention.
award in Canada; Canadian citizens can
hold the award outside of Canada.
Candidates must hold, or be completing, Grant Program
either a Ph.D. or health professional degree Purpose: To support innovative projects in
(such as medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, prevention and early detection of cancer
optometry, veterinary medicine, nursing, or through scientific research.
rehabilitative medicine). Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted, but
Financial Provisions: Up to CAN$55,000 research must be conducted primarily in the
per year depending on experience. U.S. Applicants may include: researchers at
Duration: Up to five years. the instructor or assistant professor level
Deadline: February 1, October 1. with relevant academic or professional
degrees (M.D., PharmD., Ph.D.) who are
conducting cancer prevention research, or
Clinician-Scientist Program researchers who are farther along in their
Purpose: To provide support for highly careers and who are shifting their focus to
qualified candidates to complete training and cancer prevention.
research to become clinician scientists. Financial Provisions: US$40,000 per year.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. Non- Duration: Two years.
Canadian candidates must plan to hold the Deadline: February 28, September 14.
award in Canada; Canadian citizens can
hold the award outside of Canada.
Candidates must be nominated by a medical
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Fellowship Program applications are to be considered, and must
Purpose: To support innovative projects for be board eligible at the start of their
postdoctoral fellows in prevention and early fellowship. Foreign candidates may only
detection of cancer through scientific apply to do their research in the United
research. States.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted, but Financial Provisions: Ranges from
research must be conducted primarily in the US$41,000 to US$57,000, plus US$2,000
U.S. Applicants may include: postdoctoral for expenses.
fellows (including graduate students who will Duration: Three years, contingent upon
have doctoral degrees before the project satisfactory progress.
start date) and individuals with academic or Deadlines: March 15 and August 15.
professional degrees (M.D., PharmD.,
Ph.D.) conducting cancer prevention
research under the guidance of a mentor. The Damon Runyon Scholar Award
Financial Provisions: US$40,000 per year. Purpose: To support the development of
Duration: Two years. outstanding biomedical scientists as
Deadline: February 28, September 14. independent investigators in the cancer field
by ensuring the continuity of their research
productivity at the critical transition from their
research training to their first faculty
position.
CANCER RESEARCH FUND OF THE Eligibility: All applications must be
DAMON RUNYON-WALTER WINCHELL submitted within the first three years of
FOUNDATION tenure-track faculty appointment. Non-U.S.
Damon Runyon Cancer Research citizens may apply only if they have a
Foundation regular faculty appointment at a U.S.
675 Third Avenue, 25th Floor institution. Visiting appointments do not
New York, New York 10017 qualify.
Phone: 212 455-0520 Financial Provisions: US$100,000 per
Fax: 212 455-0529 year.
Website: http://www.drcrf.org/apAwards.html Duration: Three years.
Email: awards@drcrf.org Deadline: Suspended until further notice.
Fields of Study: Cancer research.
Clinical Investigator Award
Purpose: To support young physician-
Postdoctoral Fellowships scientists conducting patient-oriented cancer
Purpose: To support postdoctoral research.
researchers conducting all theoretical and Eligibility: The applicant must be a U.S.
experimental research that is relevant to the citizen or permanent legal resident. The
study of cancer and the search for cancer applicant must have received an M.D. or
causes, mechanisms, therapies, and M.D./Ph.D. degree(s) from an accredited
prevention. institution and be board-eligible. Applicants
Eligibility: Applicants must have completed may apply during final year of subspecialty
one or more of the following degrees or its training or within the first four years of initial
equivalent: M.D., M.D./Ph.D., Ph.D., D.D.S., assistant professorship appointment.
D.V.M. Basic and physician scientist Applications will only be accepted from
applicants must have received their degrees institutions that have been invited to submit
no more than one year prior to the SAC them by the Foundation. Only two
meeting at which their applications are to be nominations per institution, including
considered. Physician scientists (M.D., affiliated schools, will be accepted.
M.D./Ph.D., DDS, DVM or the equivalent) Financial Provisions: Retiring of up to
must have completed their residencies and US$100,000 in medical school debt, stipend
clinical training no more than three years of US$100,000 per year, research allowance
prior to the SAC meeting at which their of US$50,000 per year.
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Duration: Three years. as no more than five years of postdoctoral
Deadline: March 1. experience (not counting residencies of M.D.
applicants). Citizenship and location
unrestricted; host institutions must be not-
for-profit.
Financial Provisions: Stipend of
US$40,000 the first year, US$42,000 the
CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE
second year and US$44,000 the third year.
Institutions receive an allowance of
Cancer Research Institute
US$1,500 per year.
681 Fifth Avenue
Duration: Three years.
New York, NY 10022
Deadline: April 1 and October 1.
Phone: 212-688-7515
Announcement: Within ten weeks of the
Website: http://www.cancerresearch.org
deadline.
Email: grants@cancerresearch.org
Fields of Study: Immunological approaches
Investigator Award Program
to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention
of cancer; general immunology. Purpose: To support assistant professors
undertaking their first independent
investigations in cancer immunology or
Predoctoral Emphasis Pathway in Tumor general immunology. At least one award is
Immunology designated for research with high relevance
to cancer immunology.
Purpose: To introduce graduate students to
Eligibility: Candidates must hold a doctoral
basic research in the field of tumor
degree and be a tenure track Assistant
immunology by supporting programs in
Professor at the time of award activation.
cancer immunology among groups of
Citizenship and location unrestricted; host
faculty. Programs include dedicated lecture
institutions must be not-for-profit.
courses, student-led tutorials, and cancer
Financial Provisions: Stipend of
immunology journal clubs for graduate
US$50,000 per year, to be used at the
students.
recipient’s discretion.
Eligibility: Major universities with a core
Duration: Four years.
group of faculty with interest, expertise, and
Deadline: March 1.
ongoing research in cancer immunology.
Announcement: mid-June.
Though most past grants have been within
the United States, there are no geographic
or citizenship limitations on applications.
Designated Grants Program
Financial Provisions: US$450,000 over
four years to support four students the first Purpose: To support research projects for
year and six students annually thereafter. which outside donors have raised funds that
Duration: Four years. are administered by CRI. Among the
Deadline: March 1, 2006. During the 2006 categories through which the grants are
cycle, only currently funded programs may awarded are: AIDS, leukemia and blood-
apply for renewal. New programs may be related diseases, and tumor biology. Contact
able to apply in future funding cycles. CRI for more details on this program.
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program Clinical Investigation Program
Purpose: To support training of young Purpose: To support research in two
researchers in cancer immunology or programs: the Cancer Vaccine Collaborative
general immunology. At least two and the Cancer Antigen Discovery
fellowships are specifically for cancer Collaborative. These programs accept
immunology. applications by invitation only.
Eligibility: Candidates must have a doctoral
degree and a sponsor with a formal
appointment at the host institution, as well
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Financial Provisions: Salary, as well as a
postdoctoral worker, a Ph.D. student,
CANCER RESEARCH UNITED KINGDOM technical assistance, a set-up equipment
Cancer Research UK grant and research expenses.
P.O. Box 123 Duration: Six years.
Lincoln's Inn Fields Deadline: Preliminary applications due
London WC2A 3PX every May/June, full applications in
Phone: 020 7242 0200 September.
Fax: 020 7269 3100
Website:
http://science.cancerresearchuk.org Senior Clinical Research Fellowship
Email: cancer.info@cancer.org.uk
Purpose: To allow clinician scientists to
Contact: Dr Simon Vincent, Senior Research establish an independent research group at
Manager (Personal Awards & Training) a UK institution.
Email: simon.vincent@cancer.org.uk. Eligibility: Applicants must have at least
two years of full time postdoctoral research
Fields of Study: Cancer and cancer-related experience, to have proven themselves as
research independent investigators, and to be well
qualified for a clinical academic research
career. Citizenship is unrestricted, but
applicants must have been resident and
Senior Cancer Research Fellowship
working in the European Economic Area for
Purpose: To support non-clinical scientists three years immediately before application
in long-term research at UK universities. and intend to pursue a career in the UK.
Fellowships are tenable in most UK Fellowships are tenable in most UK
university departments. university departments.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. Financial Provisions: Salary, as well as a
Applicants should have completed at least postdoctoral worker, a Ph.D. student,
six years and less than ten years of technical assistance, a set-up equipment
postdoctoral work at the time of application. grant and research expenses.
Applicants should be independent Duration: Five years, with renewal possible.
researchers, but should not have been Deadline: December 9, 2005. TBA for 2006.
running a group for longer than six years at
the time of application.
Financial Provisions: Salary, as well as a Clinician Scientist Fellowship
postdoctoral worker, a Ph.D. student,
technical assistance, a set-up equipment Purpose: To support clinical researchers in
grant and research expenses. making the transition from doctoral research
Duration: Six years. training to independent postdoctoral
Deadline: Preliminary applications due investigators.
every May/June, full applications in Eligibility: Applicants should be of
September. Specialist Registrar or Consultant status and
have obtained a higher degree in a cancer-
relevant research project, or expect to have
received their doctorate by the time they
intend to take up an award. Applications
Career Development Fellowship
from previous holders of a Clinical Research
Purpose: To support young investigators in Training Fellowship are particularly
undertaking long-term research at UK encouraged. Citizenship is unrestricted, but
institutions. Fellowships are tenable in most applicants must have been resident and
UK university departments. working in the European Economic Area for
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. three years immediately before application
Applicants should have completed between and intend to pursue a career in the UK.
three and six years of postdoctoral work at Fellowships are intended to be based with
the time of application. They should not Cancer Research UK Clinical Units
have had a prior opportunity to develop a whenever possible.
research group.
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Financial Provisions: Research expenses Clinical Research Training Fellowship in
and personal salary. Psychosocial Oncology
Duration: Five years. Contact: Dr. Christopher Page, Research
Deadline: December 9, 2005. TBA for 2006. Manager
Email: Christopher.page@cancer.org.uk
Purpose: To provide medical graduates or
Ph.D. Studentships psychologists with the opportunity to
Contact: Ms. Donia Sadik, Personal Awards conduct research in psychosocial oncology
Assistant. leading to an M.D., a Ph.D., or a Doctorate
Email: donia.sadik@cancer.org.uk in Clinical Psychology.
Purpose: To support the training of Eligibility: Medical graduates at registrar or
graduate students leading to the senior registrar grade. It is also open to
presentation of a Ph.D. at UK institutions. appropriately qualified psychologists who
See website for currently available positions. meet the graduate basis for BPS registration
Two sub-programs offer particular and who are working towards chartered
studentships for cancer behavioral research status and have a relevant background.
and cancer population science. Prior research experience is desirable.
Eligibility: Recent graduates or Financial Provisions: Salary, university
undergraduates in their final year. fees, and laboratory running expenses.
Financial Provisions: Stipend, university Duration: Four years.
fees, and laboratory running expenses. Deadline: October 28, 2005. TBA for 2006.
Duration: Four years.
Deadline: Interviews are held in January
and February, so candidates are advised to Clinical Research Training Fellowship in
apply early. Primary Care Oncology
Contact: Dr. Christopher Page, Research
Manager
Clinical Research Training Fellowship Email: Christopher.page@cancer.org.uk
Contact: Dr. Christopher Page, Research Purpose: To support general practitioners
Manager who wish to pursue an academic career in
Email: Christopher.page@cancer.org.uk cancer research within the field of primary
Purpose: To support clinicians who wish to care by funding research leading to an M.D.
undertake a period of full-time training in a or Ph.D..
cancer relevant research field leading to a Eligibility: Medical graduates who have
Ph.D. or, exceptionally, an M.D., from a UK completed vocational training for general
institution. practice. Previous research experience or
Eligibility: Post-registration clinicians up to further qualifications, for example a Master's
and including specialist registrar grade. degree or training in research methods,
Citizenship is unrestricted, but applicants would be an advantage. Citizenship is
must have been resident and working in the unrestricted, but applicants must have been
European Economic Area for three years resident and working in the European
immediately before application and intend to Economic Area for three years immediately
pursue a career in the UK. before application and intend to pursue a
Financial Provisions: Salary, university career in the UK.
fees, and laboratory running expenses, with Financial Provisions: Salary, university
the possibility of an additional year of salary fees, and laboratory running expenses.
funding to facilitate re-entry into clinical Duration: Four years.
training. Deadline: October 28, 2005. TBA for 2006.
Duration: Three years for a Ph.D., two for
M.D..
Deadline: February 3, 2006. TBA for 2007. Nursing Research Training Fellowship
Contact: Dr. Christopher Page, Research
Manager
Email: Christopher.page@cancer.org.uk
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Purpose: To support research leading to a New York, NY 10022
Ph.D. for nurses who wish to pursue careers Phone: 212 207-6241 or -6236
in a cancer-related area with a substantial Fax: 212 754-4073
component of research. Website: http://www.carnegie.org
Eligibility: Nurses must be registered with
the UKCC and hold a good first degree. Fields of Study: Geographic: United States
Previous research experience or additional as well as selected present or former
qualifications, such as a Master’s degree, is Commonwealth countries in sub-Saharan
desirable. Citizenship is unrestricted, but Africa. Programmatic: education,
applicants must have been resident and international peace and security,
working in the European Economic Area for international development, strengthening
three years immediately before application U.S. democracy.
and intend to pursue a career in the UK.
Financial Provisions: Salary as well as
research expenses and university fees. Grant Program
Duration: Four years. Purpose: To support research and activities
Deadline: October 28, 2005. TBA for 2006. relating to the goals of the corporation.
There is no formal procedure for submitting
a proposal. It is advisable to submit a
Graduate Training Fellowship in Cancer preliminary inquiry stating the purpose of the
Public Health and Epidemiology proposed grant, the requested amount, the
Contact: Dr. Christopher Page, Research duration of the proposed project, the plan of
Manager operation, and the principal project
Email: Christopher.page@cancer.org.uk personnel.
Purpose: To develop a cadre of well trained Eligibility: Nonprofit organizations in the
cancer epidemiologists and public health U.S. as well as NGOs and universities in
specialists who will be influential in former commonwealth countries in sub-
developing effective cancer prevention Saharan Africa.
methods, strategy and policy, together with Financial Provisions: Grants of less than
clinicians, researchers and policy makers. US$25,000 are made at the discretion of the
Funds go towards completion of a Ph.D.. president of the Corporation; grants of more
Eligibility: Graduates (medical or non- than US$25,000 are subject to approval by
medical graduates) with either one to two the board of trustees at one of its four
years of relevant experience in the field of annual meetings.
public health or epidemiology, or with an Deadline: Open. Submit a letter of inquiry
MSc. in public health or epidemiology or for projects matching Corporation’s
equivalent, who are committed to developing guidelines.
a research career in this field. Citizenship is
unrestricted, but applicants must have been
resident and working in the European
Economic Area for three years immediately
before application and intend to pursue a
CENTER FOR THE HEALTH
career in the UK.
PROFESSIONS
Financial Provisions: Salary and running
expenses.
Silvia Montano de Jiménez
Duration: Four years.
Director
Deadline: October 28, 2005. TBA for 2006.
The Pew Latin American Fellows Program
3333 California Street, Suite 410
San Francisco, California 94118 U.S.A.
Phone: (415) 476-5116
Fax: 415 502-4992
CARNEGIE CORPORATION OF NEW Website:
YORK http://futurehealth.ucsf.edu/pewlatin.html
Email: montano@thecenter.ucsf.edu
437 Madison Avenue
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Fields of Study: Biomedical sciences. U.S. citizens, though some institutional
grants are open to non-U.S. institutions. The
programs listed below are specific fellowship
Pew Latin American Fellowships opportunities available through CDC, which
Note: Funded by the Pew Charitable Trusts. also co-sponsors fellowships listed in this
Purpose: To provide young investigators directory under the American Society for
with an opportunity to further their scientific Microbiology and the Association of Schools
knowledge, promote scientific exchange and of Public Health.
collaboration between investigators in the
U.S. and Latin America, and advance basic
scientific research in Latin America. National Center for Health Statistics
Eligibility: Nationals of Mexico or any Postdoctoral Research Program
country in Central of South America. Contact: Dr. Lawrence H. Cox
Applicants must have held a Ph.D. and/or Associate Director, Research and
M.D. degrees, or equivalent, for no more Methodology
than five years as of July 1, 2006. Applicants National Center for Health Statistics
who received their degree from schools in 3311 Toledo Road, Room 1321
the U.S., Canada or Europe will not be Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
accepted. Applicants may not have had Phone:(301)458-4040
previous postdoctoral training outside of Fax: (301)458-4031
Latin America nor may they already hold a Email: lcox@cdc.gov
postdoctoral position in the U.S. Website:
Financial Provisions: US$50,000 stipend, http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/employ/postdoc.ht
followed by a US$35,000 award to enable m
the fellow to establish a laboratory in his or
her home country. Purpose: To provide research opportunities
Deadline: September 30, 2005. TBA for at NCHS concerning statistics, health, and
2006. healthcare
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens
who have received a Ph.D. within three
years or are in the process of receiving one
at the time of application.
Financial Provisions: Salary ranges from
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND
US$60,638 to US$93, 742 depending on
PREVENTION
qualifications and experience. Leave and
health and life insurance are available.
1600 Clifton Road, N.E.
Duration: Two year appointments, with
Atlanta, GA 30333 USA
possible extensions.
Website: http://www.cdc.gov
Deadline: Open.
Fields of Study: Disease control and
prevention. High-interest topics include
Sustainable Management Development
HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted disease,
Program: Management in International
tuberculosis, birth defects and
Public Health Course
developmental disabilities, bio-terrorism,
chronic disease prevention / health Contact: Anisa Kassim
promotion, conference support, emerging Phone: 770 488-2863
infections, environmental health, Fax: 770 488-2868
epidemiology, immunization, injury and Email: akassim@cdc.gov
violence prevention and control, and public
health informatics. Purpose: To educate public health
managers on needed skills and
Note: CDC offers both research and non- competencies necessary to strengthen
research funding through a number of RFAs, public health management in the developing
all of which can be found at world.
http://www.grants.gov. Most are limited to
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Eligibility: Public health professionals from Atlanta, Georgia 30303
developing countries who are able to Phone: 404 653-0790
conduct management training in their own Toll free: 888 880-4CDC
countries following the course. Applicants Fax: 404 653-0330
may come from non-governmental Website: http://www.cdcfoundation.org
organizations, academic institutions and
ministries of health. Fields of Study: Public health, global
Financial Provisions: SMDP doesn’t health.
provide funding for trainees. Tuition costs Note: the CDC Foundation fosters
are approximately US$5,000 and additional collaboration between research groups in
expenses such as lodging, food, and airfare specific geographic and topical areas. See
are estimated at US$4,000 to US$5,000. http://www.cdcfoundation.org/pages.html?pa
Applicants in need of financial aid should ge=534#3 for details on current programs
look to donors active in their countries. and contact the Foundation for more
Duration: Six weeks. information.
Deadline: May 15 for 2005. TBA in 2006.
O.C. Hubert Student Fellowship in
International Health
CDC National Center for Infectious Purpose: To encourage students to think of
Disease health in a global context by linking them
with CDC researchers in the developing
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention world.
National Center for Infectious Diseases Eligibility: Third and fourth year medical
Office of Extramural Research and veterinary students at U.S. institutions.
1600 Clifton Road Citizenship not specified – U.S. citizenship
Mail Stop C-19 may be required.
Atlanta, Georgia 30333 Financial Provisions: Stipend of up to
Phone: (404) 639-3770 US$3000 to cover travel costs.
Fax: (404) 639-2469 Duration: Four to six weeks.
Website: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/oer Deadline: May 2.
Fields of Study: Infectious disease,
including basic research and public health Lilly International Laboratory Fellowship
research. Cosponsored by the Association of Public
Health Laboratories and Eli Lilly. Please see
Purpose: To increase the production of the APHL entry for two additional fellowships
research to prevent illness, disability, and in this series, and contact
death caused by infectious diseases in the fellowships@aphl.org for applications.
United States and around the world. Purpose: To support training in U.S. public
NCID issues periodic calls for proposals at health laboratories focused on infectious
the website listed above. Though most disease.
grants have gone to U.S. institutions, there Eligibility: Non-U.S. citizens at the doctoral
are no geographic or citizenship restrictions level (Ph.D., M.D., DVM or equivalent).
on applicants. Please also see joint ASM- Duration: One year.
NCID grants under the American Society for
Microbiology.
JANE COFFIN CHILDS MEMORIAL FUND
FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND Administrative Director
PREVENTION FOUNDATION The Jane Coffin Childs Memorial Fund for
Medical Research
50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 765 333 Cedar Street, LW300-SHM
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New Haven, CT 06510 Eligibility: Research and education grants
Phone: (203) 785-4612 awarded to health, professional, and
Fax: (203) 785-3301 educational institutions in the East Asia,
Website: http://www.jccfund.org Southeast Asia, and China; individuals are
Email: jccfund@yale.edu not eligible to apply. Applications are invited
from institutions with active Board programs.
Fields of Study: Cancer, structural biology. Financial Provisions: Contact agency for
current information.
Duration: Up to five years.
Fellowship Awards
Purpose: To further research into the
causes, origins, and treatment of cancer.
Eligibility: Citizenship is unrestricted, but
foreign national awards will be made only for COCHRANE COLLABORATION
study in the United States. U.S. citizens may
hold a fellowship outside of the U.S. The Cochrane Collaboration Secretariat
Applicants must possess a doctoral degree PO Box 726
and have no more than one year of Oxford, OX2 7UX
postdoctoral experience. United Kingdom
Financial Provisions: Awards cover Phone: +44 1865 310138
payment of a stipend, child dependency Fax: +44 1865 316023
allowance, travel for Fellow and family to the Website: http://www.cochrane.org
laboratory and possibly return travel for the Email: secretariat@cochrane.org
Fellow, and an institutional allowance. The
stipend is US$41,000 the first year, Fields of Study: Effects of healthcare.
US$43,000 the second year, and
US$44,000 the third year.
Duration: Three years. Aubrey Sheiham Public Health and
Deadline: February 1. Primary Care Scholarship
Purpose: To enable nationals of developing
countries to prepare a Cochrane Review at
the Cochrane Center in Oxford, England.
Eligibility: Health workers, consumers, and
researchers living in low or middle income
CHINA MEDICAL BOARD OF NEW YORK, countries who have command of English,
INC. limited access to training in their home
country, and a review topic of importance to
750 Third Avenue, 23rd Floor people in low or middle income countries.
New York, NY 10017-2701 Financial Provisions: International and
Phone: (212) 682-8000 domestic travel, a stipend of £500, and a
Fax: (212) 949-8726 personal laptop computer.
Email: lgray@chinamedicalboard.org Duration: Three months.
Lesley Gray, Assistant Program Director Deadline: TBA.
Fields of Study: Medicine, nursing, and
public health.
COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS &
Grant Programs FELLOWSHIPS PLAN
Contact agency for details of currently active 36 Gordon Square,
grant programs. London WC1H 0PF
Purpose: To better the state of health care Phone: 020 7380 6749
delivery in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and Fax: 020 7387 2655
China. Website: www.csfp-online.org
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Fields of Study: Unrestricted COUNCIL FOR INTERNATIONAL
EXCHANGE OF SCHOLARS
Professional Fellowships Council for International Exchange of
Scholars
Purpose: To provide opportunities for 3007 Tilden Street, NW, Suite 5M
individuals in developing Commonwealth Washington, DC 20008-3009
countries to spend a short period of Phone: (202) 686-7877
professional training in the United Kingdom. Fax: (202) 362-3442
Priority fields are: education, engineering, Website: http://www.cies.org
environment, governance, public health and Email: apprequest@cies.iie.org
technology. Public health cannot be
comprised of 100% clinical activities. Fields of Study: Unrestricted.
Eligibility: Institutions rather than
individuals must submit applications.
Institutions must be UK-based, and a wide Fulbright Scholar Awards: Grants for
range of professional, charitable, public and U.S. Faculty and Professionals
private sector organizations are encouraged Purpose: To increase mutual understanding
to apply. Nominees must be mid-career between the people of the United States and
professionals from a Commonwealth the people of other countries.
country. See most updated list of eligible Eligibility: U.S. Scholars; all ranks,
countries on the website. including Emeritus. Applicants must be U.S.
Financial Provisions: Round trip travel, citizens, possess a master's or doctoral
living allowance, £480 to the host degree, and for some awards, have foreign
organization, £200 toward travel within the language proficiency.
UK, £632 as an arrival allowance, and fees Financial Provisions: Variable by country,
for any conferences or short courses but includes stipend, transportation, and
attended during the Fellowship. miscellaneous allowances.
Duration: Three to six months. Duration: Two months to an academic year.
Deadline: April 30, 2006. Deadline: August 1.
Scholarship and Fellowship Plan Scholars from Abroad
Purpose: To support educational Foreign scholars should contact Fulbright
exchanges among commonwealth nations. commissions or U.S. embassies or
Most awards support postgraduate study, consulates in their home country to
but professional fellowships and support for determine that awards are available. Check
undergraduates may be supported in some website for more details on specific
cases. Each participating country programs such as Scholar in Residence
determines what sort of fellowships to Program.
provide each year and what other countries
are eligible to apply. The list below indicates
countries currently offering fellowships, but
this information is subject to change. Check
the website for updated information.
DANISH COUNCIL FOR DEVELOPMENT
Australia, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam,
RESEARCH
Cameroon, Canada, Ghana, India, Jamaica,
The Council for Development Research
Malaysia, Malta, Mauritius, New Zealand,
Department of Development Policy
Nigeria, South Africa, Trinidad and Tobago,
Research Secretariat
the United Kingdom.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Asiatisk Plads 2
1448 Copenhagen K.
Denmark
Phone::+45 33 92 09 52 or +45 33 92 13 19
Fax: +45 32 54 05 33
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Website: degree and have completed clinical training
http://www.um.dk/da/menu/Udviklingspolitik/ in a U.S. dermatology residency program
SoegOmStoette/Forskning/TheCouncilForD Financial Provisions: Awards cover
evelopmentResearch/ payment of a stipend, up to US$55,000.
Email: ruf@um.dk Duration: One to two years.
Deadline: October 15.
Fields of Study: Unrestricted.
Clinical Career Development Award in
Research and Capacity Building Grant Dermatologic Surgery
Program Purpose: To support research projects that
Purpose: To support research related to will further the practice of dermatologic
development and conducted within surgery, and develop the teaching, research
developing countries. Acceptable projects and leadership careers of dermatologic
include support for individual research, surgeons.
support for collective research, and support Eligibility: Applicants must have an M.D.;
for enhancing research capacity. Projects M.D., Ph.D.; or D.O. degree. Completed at
should be collaborative with Danish least one-year post-residency surgical
institutions. training in the U.S. at the time of funding.
Eligibility: Institutions in developing Applicant must hold a junior faculty
countries. appointment in a division or department of
Financial Provisions: Full details of 2006 dermatology.
call TBA. Financial Provisions: Awards cover
Duration: Varies by project. payment of a stipend, up to US$55,000.
Deadline: March 1, 2006. Duration: One to two years.
Deadline: October 15.
Clinical Career Development Award in
Health Care Policy
DERMATOLOGY FOUNDATION
Purpose: To support the establishment and
Executive Director development of health policy careers for
Medical and Scientific Committee dermatologists.
Dermatology Foundation Eligibility: Applicants must have an M.D.;
1560 Sherman Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201- M.D., Ph.D.; or D.O. degree. Completed
4802 clinical training in a U.S. dermatology
Phone: (847) 328-2256 residency program. Applicants must be a
Fax: (847) 328-0509 faculty member in a department or division
Website: http://www.dermfnd.org of dermatology at time of award.
Email: dfgen@dermatologyfoundation.org Financial Provisions: Awards cover
payment of a stipend, up to US$55,000.
Fields of Study: Dermatology. Duration: One to two years.
Deadline: October 15.
Physician-Scientist Career Development
Award Medical Dermatology Career Development
Award
Purpose: To support the academic career
of a physician-scientist devoted to clinical Purpose: To provide funding for future
dermatology, and assists in the transition intellectual leaders, educators, and clinical
from fellowship to established investigator. scholars in that aspect of the specialty that
This award is intended for the academic addresses severe dermatologic disease.
investigator demonstrating significant Eligibility: Applicants must have an M.D.,
creativity in clinically relevant research. Ph.D., or D.O. degree. Completed clinical
Eligibility: Citizenship is unrestricted. The training in a U.S. dermatology residency
applicant must possess a M.D., M.D./ Ph.D. program. Applicants must hold a legitimate
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junior faculty appointment in a division or Financial Provisions: US$30,000 salary
department of dermatology in the U.S. stipend.
Financial Provisions: Awards cover Duration: One year.
payment of a stipend, up to US$55,000. Deadline: October 15.
Duration: One to two years.
Deadline: October 15.
Fellowship in Pediatric Dermatology
Purpose: To foster the development of
Women’s Health Career Development clinical scholars in pediatric dermatology
Award that will advance the field through patient
Note: Cosponsored by the Women’s care, research and teaching.
Dermatologic Society. Eligibility: Applicants must have an M.D. or
Purpose: To support research in the areas M.D., Ph.D. degree, and have completed
of women’s health issues, which range from clinical training in U.S. dermatology
disorders that affect primarily women, such residency program. Applicants must be
as lupus and scleroderma, to the effects of board eligible or certified in dermatology
hormones and environmental factors on the Financial Provisions: US$45,000 salary
skin and cutaneous aging. stipend.
Eligibility: Applicants must have an M.D., or Duration: One year.
Ph.D., D.O., or equivalent degree, two to Deadline: October 15.
three years of fellowship or postdoctoral
training, and a position in a department of
dermatology. Research Fellowship
Financial Provisions: Stipend up to Purpose: To support training in research
US$55,000. skills relevant to dermatology and cutaneous
Duration: One year. biology.
Deadline: October 17, 2005. TBA for 2006. Eligibility: Applicants must have an M.D., or
Ph.D., or equivalent degree.
Financial Provisions: US$30,000 salary
Research Career Development Award stipend.
Purpose: To assist individuals in the Duration: One year.
transition from fellowship to established Deadline: Currently suspended. Check
investigator. website for updates.
Eligibility: Applicants must have an M.D., or
Ph.D., D.O., or equivalent degree, two to
three years of fellowship or postdoctoral Research Grants
training, and a position in a department of Purpose: To provide funding for the initial
dermatology. stages of research projects. Particular
Financial Provisions: Stipend up to funding is set aside for patient-directed
US$55,000. investigation as well as research relevant to
Duration: One year. dermatopathology, ichthyosis and
Deadline: October 17, 2005. TBA for 2006. epidermolysis bullosa.
Financial Provisions: US$20,000 per year.
Eligibility: Must have an M.D., Ph.D., or
Dermatologist Investigator Research D.O. degree, have completed training in
Fellowship U.S. dermatology residency program, and
Purpose: To support dermatologists who be a clinical investigator in an early-career
desire research training and have a stage.
commitment to an academic career in Deadline: October 17, 2005. TBA for 2006.
medical and surgical dermatology.
Eligibility: Applicants must have an M.D.;
M.D., Ph.D.; or D.O. degree, and have
completed clinical training in a U.S
dermatology residency program at the time
of funding.
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DRUGS FOR NEGLECTED DISEASES research at one of 10 participating U.S.
INITIATIVE universities.
1 place Saint Gervais Eligibility: Students from any U.S. medical
1201 Geneva school who have completed two or more
Switzerland years of medical school prior to the start of
Phone: + 41 (0) 22 906 9230 the fellowship. Citizenship is unrestricted.
Fax: +41 (0) 22 906 9231 Financial Provisions: Stipend of
Website: http://www.dndi.org US$25,000, health insurance, financial
Email: dndi@dndi.org support to attend the CRF meeting and
other research meetings, and
Fields of Study: Neglected diseases. supplementary research and training funds.
Currently, Human African trypanosomiasis, Duration: One year, with possible
Chagas disease, leishmaniasis. extensions.
Deadline: January 18 2006.
Announcement: March 17 2006.
3rd DNDi Call for Letters of Interest
Purpose: Support research in the pre-
clinical and clinical development stages Clinical Scientist Development Award
concerning drug development for neglected Purpose: To facilitate the transition from
diseases. junior physician-scientist to independent
Eligibility: Citizenship and location clinical researcher. The four focus areas are
unrestricted. Collaborations with institutions AIDS, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and
in the global South are encouraged. sickle cell anemia and other blood disorders.
Deadline: March 18, 2005. Currently closed. Eligibility: Physician scientists conducting
clinical research who have received an M.D.
or foreign equivalent from an accredited
institution and are working in a U.S.
academic medical center or other nonprofit
research institution. Citizenship is
DORIS DUKE CHARITABLE
unrestricted. Applicants must have a full-
FOUNDATION
time faculty position at the Assistant
Professor level or below and have been
DDCF Headquarters & Grantmaking
appointed to their first full-time faculty
Programs
position between January 31, 2001 and
650 Fifth Avenue, 19th Floor
January 31, 2006.
New York, NY 10019
Financial Provisions: US$125,000 per
Phone: 212 974-7000
year in direct costs and US$10,000 per year
Fax: 212 974-7590
in indirect costs.
Website: http://www.ddcf.org
Duration: Three years.
Email: ddcf@aibs.org
Deadline: January 31 2006.
Fields of Study: Clinical research.
Note: The Duke Foundation gives
Distinguished Clinical Scientist Award
approximately 5% of its funding in response
to unsolicited applications. Two page LOIs Purpose: To support the research and
may be submitted to the address above for mentoring activities of mid-career physician
proposals that fall within their Medical scientists.
Research Program. Eligibility: Applicants must have an M.D.,
and M.D./Ph.D., or a foreign M.D.
equivalent; must have a full time university
Clinical Research Fellowship for Medical appointment at the level of Associate
Students Professor or above as of February 14, 2006;
must have been appointed to their first full-
Purpose: To encourage medical students to
time faculty position no earlier than February
pursue careers in clinical research through a
14, 1991; and must have an established
year of first hand experience with clinical
translational clinical research program in any
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disease area. Citizenship is unrestricted, but AIDS Care Research in Africa (ACRia)
applicants must be at U.S. institutions. Small Grants Program
Financial Provisions: US$1.5 million. Purpose: To fund young African
Duration: At least five years. investigators and build local research
Deadline: February 14 2006. capacity. Research topics may include
malaria and tuberculosis as they affect AIDS
patients.
Clinical Interfaces Award Program Eligibility: Junior African investigators
Purpose: To support collaborations across working on AIDS care and treatment in
disciplines, to demonstrate successful Africa.
models for clinical research at the interface Financial Provisions: US$10,000 to
of multiple disciplines, and to support US$72,000 over two years.
interdisciplinary and inter-institutional Duration: Two years.
endeavors that go beyond the program Deadline: March 15 2005. TBA for 2006.
project mindset.
Eligibility: Teams of investigators from at
least three disciplines, all with advanced
degrees. One must be a clinical researcher.
Team leader must work in a U.S. nonprofit
DUKE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF
institution, though the team may include
INFECTIOUS DISEASES &
investigators at other institutions in the U.S.
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
and overseas.
Duke University
Financial Provisions: Up to US$2.25
Durham
million for full grants, smaller planning
North Carolina, 27713
grants.
Gary Cox,
Duration: Five years.
Program Director for Infectious Diseases
Deadline: Currently closed. Check website
Phone: 919 681-5055
for updates.
Website: http://infectiousdisease.duke.edu
Email: gary.cox@duke.edu
Operations Research on AIDS Care and Fields of Study: Basic and clinical research
Treatment in Africa in infectious diseases.
Purpose: To support health operations
research in order to improve the care and
treatment of AIDS patients in resource- Fellowship Program
limited settings, inform antiretroviral therapy
Purpose: To provide subspecialty fellowship
policy and practice, and to improve
training at Duke University leading to board
outcomes of the roll-out and scale-up of
certification in infectious diseases.
antiretroviral therapy in Africa.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted, but J-1
Eligibility: Investigators or teams of
or H-1 visas required. Trainees must have
investigators working with healthcare teams
two to three years of internal medicine
that provide care and treatment to AIDS
experience prior to the fellowship.
patients in Africa. P.I. must be working in a
Financial Provisions: Stipend, variable by
U.S. academic medical center or tax exempt
past experience, of approximately
charity, or at an African institution with an
US$45,000 per year.
affiliated public charity that is tax-exempt
Duration: Three years.
under the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.
Deadline: First week in January.
Financial Provisions: Up to US$100,000
per year.
Duration: Two years.
Deadline: Closed for 2005. Details may
change in 2006.
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EARTHWATCH INSTITUTE THE ELLISON MEDICAL FOUNDATION
3 Clock Tower Place, Suite 100
Box 75 The Ellison Medical Foundation
Maynard, MA 01754 4710 Bethesda Avenue
Phone: (978) 461-0081 Suite 204
Toll-free Phone (U.S./Can): 1-800-776-0188 Bethesda, M.D. 20814-5226
Fax (978) 461-2332 Phone: (301) 657-1830
Website: http://www.earthwatch.org Fax : (301) 657-1828
Email: research@earthwatch.org Website: http://www.ellisonfoundation.org
Email: available via website.
Fields of Study: All scientific disciplines.
Fields of Study: Basic biomedical research
related to aging and age-related diseases
Request for Proposals: Field-Based and disabilities.
Research
Purpose: To support field-based research in
any scientific field and any geographic Conference and Workshop Awards
location. Earthwatch particularly encourages Purpose: To support conferences and
applications from young scientists, from workshops related to research on aging.
women, and from developing country Eligibility: While U.S. citizenship/permanent
nationals. Seed grants may be available to residency is not required of the Principal
support these underrepresented groups in Investigator, awards are made only to U.S.
developing proposals. Contact the institutions.
organization for further information. Financial Provisions: US$2,000 to
Eligibility: Doctoral and postdoctoral US$10,000.
researchers, or those with equivalent Deadline: Open, at least five months prior to
scholarship or experience. Citizenship and the meeting.
location are unrestricted. Applicants
intending to conduct research in foreign
countries are strongly encouraged to include Infrastructure Awards
host country nationals as part of their Purpose: To support the establishment of
research staff. community-wide resources that will benefit a
Financial Provisions: Earthwatch provides broad segment of researchers in the areas
both funding and labor through volunteers. of programmatic interest to the Foundation.
Total grant amount is determined by Eligibility: While U.S. citizenship/permanent
multiplying the per capita grant (average of residency is not required of the Principal
US$800) by the number of Earthwatch Investigator, awards are made only to U.S.
volunteers participating on a project (20 to institutions.
60 total, with 5 to 12 volunteers each on 4 to Deadline: Open. Contact organization for
5 teams). Grants total between US$16,000 further details.
and US$48,000 for one full season and
cover the cost of maintaining volunteers and
research staff in the field as well as project Senior Scholar Awards
expenses. Grants cannot be used for
salaries, equipment, or overhead costs. Purpose: To support research on aging,
Duration: Two to four months each year, particularly new research with inadequate
possibly covering multiple years. funding due to novelty, high risk, or other
Deadline: Preliminary proposals accepted reasons.
year round and should be submitted Eligibility: Established researchers at U.S.
approximately one year in advance of institutions. Citizenship is unrestricted.
fieldwork. Financial Provisions: US$150,000 per
year.
Duration: Four years.
Deadline: Letter of intent due March 9, 2006
via online submission. See Applications and
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Receipt Dates page of the website, Short-Term Fellowships in Molecular
http://www.ellisonfoundation.org. Biology and related fields
Purpose: To advance molecular biology
research by helping scientists to visit
Training Awards another laboratory with a view to applying a
Purpose: To support institutions in offering technique not available in their home
training courses for graduate or postdoctoral laboratory.
students. Eligibility: All applications must involve
Eligibility: Universities, professional either a laboratory of origin or a receiving
societies, government institutions, or non- institute from one of the member states.
profit organizations in the U.S. Short-Term Fellowships are not restricted to
Deadline: Open. Contact organization for candidates with a Ph.D. degree or
further details. equivalent. There is no age limit.
Financial Provisions: Round-trip travel and
a daily subsistence allowance.
Duration: One week to three months.
Deadline: Open – three months before
travel date.
EUROPEAN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
ORGANIZATION
EMBO Young Investigator Programme
Executive Directory
Professor Frank Gannon Purpose: To support, promote and network
European Molecular Biology Organization Europe’s best young independent scientists.
Meyerhofstrasse 1, D-69117 Eligibility: Open to individuals who are
Heidelberg, Germany within the first four years of leading their own
Phone: 49 6221 8891-0 independent laboratories. Candidates
Fax: 79 6221 8891 215 should have published one last author
Website: http://www.embo.org publication from their independent labs and
Email: fellowships@embo.org, must be working in an EMBC member state.
courses_workshops@embo.org For female candidates with children the four
year time limit is extended by one year per
Fields of Study: Molecular Biology child.
Financial Provisions: €15,000 per year
where applicable, application for additional
Long-Term Fellowships in Molecular funds available.
Biology and related fields Deadline: April 1.
Purpose: To promote the development of
molecular biology and allied research in the
Practical Courses, Workshops,
European Molecular Biology Conference
Conferences and Conference Series
(EMBC) member states. To support those
scientists who have recently completed their Purpose: To support high quality training
Ph.D. and collaboration in the life sciences.
Eligibility: Candidate must hold a doctorate Eligibility: Any scientist in the field of
degree, and the exchange must involve a molecular biology or related science in
laboratory in an EMBC member state Europe. Funding is also available for the
(candidate must either come from or go to a organization of courses and workshops
laboratory within the EMBC member states). outside of Europe as part of EMBO
Scientists outside the EMBC can apply to World Activities.
join a laboratory within the EMBC. Financial Provisions: Depending on the
Financial Provisions: Stipend and round- meeting type, a maximum grant of €30,000
trip travel. per meeting is available, paid in the calendar
Deadlines: February 15 and August 15. year in which the event takes place. EMBO
will advance a percentage of the funds prior
to the meeting and the remainder on receipt
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of the final accounts, reports, and Katzir-Katchalsky Student Travel
questionnaires. Fellowships
Deadlines: Twelve months in advance with Purpose: To fund travel expenses to
the deadlines of February 1 and August 1. international conferences, workshops, and
courses in the life sciences for Israeli
students.
EMBO Lectures Eligibility: Graduate students (mainly Ph.D.
Purpose: To support lectures delivered by candidates) in institutions of higher
EMBO members at major international education in Israel who are lead authors of
meetings thereby facilitating scientific articles in reviewed journals approved for
exchange and bringing EMBO opportunities publication. Priority is granted in the
to the attention of a wide audience. following order: participation in a course,
Eligibility: The lecture is a plenary lecture oral presentation in a conference, poster
and is entitled "The EMBO Lecture." The presentation, participation without
meeting should be a high profile meeting presentation.
with an international perspective. Meetings Financial Provisions: Fellowships cover
on topics that can be justified as being travel expenses (flights).
under-represented in EMBO activities are Deadline: March 1, June 1, August 1.
also considered. Speaker must be a
member of EMBO.
Financial Provisions: A maximum of Postdoctoral Fellowships
€1,000 is available to support speakers at Purpose: To fund postdoctoral study at the
European meetings and for meetings Weizmann Institute.
outside of Europe a maximum of €3,000 will Eligibility: Postdoctoral researchers who
be provided. The expenses must be fully have obtained a doctoral degree within four
justified and should include the travel, years. Must have a Ph.D. of M.D. from an
subsistence and related direct expenses of accredited institution, or confirmation of
the speaker. Normally support will be fulfillment of doctorate requirements,
provided for one speaker only. Requests for including thesis submission. Citizenship is
repeat support for annual meetings will be unrestricted.
considered. Financial Provisions: Postdoctoral stipend.
Deadline: February 1 and August 1. Deadline: January 1, May 15.
FEINBERG GRADUATE SCHOOL
FIGHT FOR SIGHT
Aharon Katzir-Katchalsky Center
Fight for Sight, Inc.
Feinberg Graduate School
381 Park Avenue South, Suite 809
Weizmann Institute of Science
New York, NY 10016
POB 26
Janice Benson, Grants Manager
Rehovot 76100
Phone: 212 679 6060
Fax: 08-934-4114
Fax: 212 679 4466
Email: nfinfo@weizmann.ac.il
Website: http://fightforsight.com
Website: http://www.weizmann.ac.il/feinberg
Email: Janice@fightforsight.com,
info@fightforsight.com
Fields of Study: Life sciences, chemical
sciences, physical sciences, mathematical
Fields of Study: Vision research.
sciences, computer sciences, science
teaching, and interdisciplinary projects in
bioinformatics, agriculture, biomedicine,
Grants-in-Aid
engineering, environmental sciences and
energy research, and neurosciences. Purpose: To fund pilot projects of priority
interest for investigators who have little or no
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research funding and who need assistance Website: http://www.ecfmg.org/faimer
to defray costs of personnel, equipment and Email: swilliams@ecfmg.org
consumable supplies as needed for a
specific research investigation. Travel costs Fields of Study: Medical education.
are generally not supported but may be
considered.
Eligibility: Citizenship and location are FAIMER Institute and International
unrestricted, though the majority of grants Fellowships in Medical Education Program
are awarded in the U.S. and Canada. Purpose: To promote excellence in
Financial Provisions: Up to US$20,000. international medical education by offering
Duration: One year. faculty from schools of medicine abroad
Deadline: March 1. educational opportunities in the United
States. Medical school faculty will participate
in a two year program that includes two
Postdoctoral Fellowships residential sessions in the United States
Purpose: To support individuals with an followed by a year of mentoring in the home
appropriate doctorate who are interested in country. Selected fellows can then pursue
academic careers involving basic or clinical advanced degrees at medical institutions
research in ophthalmology, vision, or related worldwide.
sciences. Eligibility: Candidates for this program
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted, but must: reside and work in their home
fellowship must be conducted in the United countries at the time of application; have a
States or Canada. Applicants must have graduate or professional degree in clinical
received their doctorate within three years. medicine or in a basic science that is taught
Financial Provisions: Up to US$20,000. in a medical education setting in the U.S., or
Duration: One year. a professional degree in education; hold an
Deadline: March 1. academic appointment as a faculty member
in a school of medicine or postgraduate
medical education institute; have not less
Summer Student Fellowships than three years of work experience as a
Purpose: To support students in short-term faculty member in the home country
research projects. following completion of their formal
Eligibility: Undergraduates, medical academic and clinical training; document
students, and graduate students at competence in written and spoken English;
institutions in the U.S. and Canada. have the endorsement of a home country
Citizenship is unrestricted. medical school or postgraduate medical
Financial Provisions: Stipend of education institute for the proposed
US$2,100. educational program; have a position in the
Duration: Eight to twelve weeks. home country medical school, organization,
Deadline: February 1. or institution to which they will return upon
completion of the fellowship.
Financial Provisions: The institute portion
will include round-trip travel, and course
materials for the fellow. The fellowship
portion includes a monthly stipend.
FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCEMENT OF Duration: Two years, with possible one-
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL EDUCATION year fellowship to follow.
AND RESEARCH Deadline: January 1, 2006. TBA for 2007.
FAIMER Institute
Educational Commission for Foreign
Medical Graduates
3624 Market Street
FOUNDATION FOR INNOVATIVE NEW
Philadelphia, PA 19104-2685
DIAGNOSTICS
Phone: 215-823-2213
FIND
Fax: 215-386-3309
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71, av. Louis Casai Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S.,
P.O. Box 93 Mexican, or Canadian citizens or foreign
1216 Cointrin nationals intending to take up permanent
Geneva, Switzerland residence in the United States, Mexico or
Phone: +41 (22) 710 0590 Canada. They must be sponsored by an
Fax: +41 (22) 710 0599 established investigator at a university or
Website: http://www.finddiagnostics.org not-for-profit organization.
Email: info@finddiagnostics.org Financial Provisions: First year,
US$44,000; second year, US$46,000; third
Fields of Study: Infectious disease, year, US$48,000. Funds must be used for
currently tuberculosis and Human African salary and fringe benefits (including up to
Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness). US$1500 for travel).
Duration: Three years.
Purpose: To support research directly Deadline: Approximately October 15.
related to the discovery of new diagnostic
tools for tuberculosis and sleeping sickness;
to be expanded later to include other
infectious diseases.
FRANCOPHONE UNIVERSITY AGENCY
Note: FIND releases periodic calls for
Central African Bureau
proposals at the following web address:
Universite de Yaounde I
http://www.finddiagnostics.org/activities/calls
Faculte des letters et sciences humaines
.htm.
B.P. 8114
There are no citizenship or location
Yaounde
restrictions on eligibility.
Cameroon
Phone: 237 223 97 45
Fax: 237 222 87 59
Website: http://www.auf.org
Email: appel-offres-auf@auf.org
FRANCIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
Additional regional offices are located in
Parker B. Francis Fellowship Program Belgium, Canada, Haiti, Lebanon,
Harvard School of Public Health Madagascar, Romania, Senegal, and
Department of Environmental Health Vietnam. See main website for full contact
665 Huntington Avenue, Building I-1411 information.
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 432-4099 Fields of Study: Unrestricted.
Fax: (617) 277-2382
Website: http://www.francisfellowships.org/ Scholarships for International
Contact Joseph D. Brain, Director Postdoctoral Research
Email: brain@hsph.harvard.edu Purpose: To support postdoctoral research
or Rebecca Hoffmann, Program in French-speaking countries and to support
Administrator mobility among research institutions in
Email: Hoffmann@hsph.harvard.edu developing countries.
Eligibility: Researchers who have received
Fields of Study: Pulmonary biology and a Ph.D. within the past five years or who are
respiratory disease. in their final year of Ph.D. research, who
speak French, and who are affiliated with a
research institution in a developing country.
Parker B. Francis Fellowship Program Duration: Three to ten months.
Purpose: To further lung research and help Deadline: January 16, 2006. TBA for 2007.
postdoctoral trainees develop careers as
independent investigators in pulmonary-
related sciences.
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Scholarships for International Research GEORGE INSTITUTE FOR
Purpose: To support research or study INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
outside of one’s home country.
Eligibility: French speakers from the PO Box M201
developing world with Masters degrees who Missenden Road
are pursuing their studies in order to Sydney NSW 2050
eventually obtain a doctoral degree. Australia
Duration: One year, renewable twice. Phone: 61 2 9993 4500
Deadline: January 16, 2006. TBA for 2007. Fax: 61 2 9993 4501
Website: http://www.thegeorgeinstitute.org
Email: info@thegeorgeinstitute.org
Fields of Study: International health,
particularly non-communicable disease
BILL AND MELINDA GATES (NCD) and injury.
FOUNDATION
PO Box 23350 Visiting Scholars
Seattle, WA 98102
Purpose: To enable national and
Phone: (206) 709-3100
international scholars to undertake research
Website:
at the Institute on key areas such as injury
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/GlobalHealt
prevention, heart and vascular disease,
h
epidemiology, biostatistics, and policy and
Email: info@gatesfoundation.org
practice.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted, though
Fields of Study: Global health, including:
due to the Institute’s China Program,
infectious diseases, HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis,
Chinese fellows are particularly encouraged.
reproductive & child health, basic research
Financial Provisions: The Institute
in critical areas, health systems.
provides research facilities and resources,
but does not provide financial support and
Purpose: To ensure that people in the
encourages applicants to obtain
developing world have the same
scholarships for study in Australia.
opportunities for good health as people in
Deadline: Open. Contact the Institute for
the developed world by focusing on priority
further information.
diseases and conditions as well as priority
health strategies. Funded research includes
research to create and improve health
interventions and strategies to make these Ph.D. Research
interventions accessible to the people who Purpose: To enable Ph.D. students to
need them most. The Gates Foundation undertake research at the Institute on key
periodically issues Requests for Proposals areas such as injury prevention, heart and
(http://www.gatesfoundation.org/GlobalHealt vascular disease, epidemiology,
h/Grantseekers/RFP/) as well as accepting biostatistics, and policy and practice.
unsolicited Letters of Inquiry within relevant Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. Must be
program areas active in a Ph.D. program.
(http://www.gatesfoundation.org/GlobalHealt Financial Provisions: The Institute
h/Grantseekers/). provides research facilities and resources,
Eligibility: Grants are made to institutions but does not provide financial support and
rather than individuals, but there are no encourages applicants to obtain
restrictions on citizenship or location. scholarships for study in Australia.
Proposals must be in English. Deadline: Open. Contact the Institute for
further information.
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Short Courses Short and Long Term Research Grants for
Purpose: To offer short courses, both online Ph.D. and Postdoctoral researchers
and in person, to build skills in NCD control. Purpose: To promote international
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. academic relations, especially through the
Financial Provisions: The Institute exchange of students and faculty through
provides facilities and resources, but does academic exchanges between Germany and
not provide financial support for workshop or countries abroad.
course attendance. Eligibility: Students who have completed all
Deadline: Varies depending on current but their dissertation, doctoral students, and
opportunities. Contact the Institute for further postdoctoral students may apply. Must be
information. U.S. or Canadian citizens or, for foreign
nationals, students at U.S. or Canadian
institutions to which they will return.
Maximum age at the start of the grant is 32
for long term grants, 36 for short term.
GERMAN ACADEMIC EXCHANGE
Financial Provisions: Monthly stipends
SERVICE
range from approximately €715 to €975,
depending on the level of academic
DAAD New York
advancement. In addition, DAAD will pay for
871 United Nations Plaza
health insurance and travel costs.
New York, NY 10017
Duration: Graduate research is one to ten
Phone: (212) 758-3223
months. Doctoral candidates may receive up
Fax: (212) 755-5780
to three one year extensions. Short terms
Email: daadny@daad.org
scholarships are one to six months.
Website: http://www.daad.org
Deadline: Nov 15 for long term grants, Aug
1 or Nov 15 for short term grants.
Field of Study: Unrestricted.
Note: The headquarters of DAAD are
located in Bonn, with branch offices in
Visiting Professorships
Berlin, Beijing, Cairo, Jakarta, London,
Mexico City, Moscow, Nairobi, New Delhi, Purpose: To support an international
New York, Paris, Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo and scholar for a guest lectureship at a German
Warsaw. university. Lectures need not be held in the
German language.
Eligibility: Established university faculty of
Postgraduate Courses for Professionals North American higher education institutions
with Relevance to Developing Countries and/or experienced professionals in their
fields preferably holding terminal degrees
Purpose: To support professionals in
Financial Provisions: Remuneration at
obtaining advanced degrees at German
established German university scientific staff
institutions. Course offerings change yearly,
salary rates
and include topics ranging from engineering
Duration: One semester to two years
to agriculture to public health. Courses are
Deadline: January 15 and July 15
offered in German or English. Applicants
must apply for the courses and, if they have
no funding available, to DAAD for
DAAD Short Term Lectureships
scholarships. Consult German embassy or
the DAAD website at Purpose: To assist North American higher
http://www.daad.de/entwicklung/en/ for education institutions with the invitation of
complete information on course offerings. German guest lecturers
Eligibility: Professionals with at least two Financial Provisions: With the commitment
years of experience in their field within a of a $1500US/$2200CAN honorarium from
developing country. Applicants must be the host institution, DAAD assists with the
under 36 years of age; citizenship is lecturer’s living expenses
unrestricted. Duration: One to six months
Deadline: Applications are reviewed several
times throughout the year
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Duration: Up to two years.
Deadline: Open.
Research Grants
GERMAN RESEARCH FOUNDATION –
DEUTSCHE Purpose: To enable scientists and
FORSCHUNGSGEMEINSCHAFT academics to carry out a research project on
a specifically defined topic within a limited
Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft time period.
Kennedyallee 40 Eligibility: Qualified researchers (as a rule,
53175 Bonn those holding a doctorate) from all
Germany disciplines working at German research
Telephone: +49-(0)228-885-2327 institutions.
Fax: 0228/885-2777 Financial Provisions: Staff costs/Funding
Website:: http://www.dfg.de for one's own position, funds for scientific
Email : postmaster@dfg.de, Robert- instrumentation, consumables, travel,
Paul.Koenigs@dfg.de miscellaneous (e.g. contracts awarded to
third parties) and publication costs.
Fields of Study: All fields of sciences and Duration: Length of project, typically several
the humanities. years.
Deadline: Open.
Research Fellowships
Purpose: To enable young researchers to
carry out a clearly defined research project
at a place of their choice in Germany or ELIZABETH GLASER PEDIATRIC AIDS
abroad and so acquaint themselves with FOUNDATION
new scientific research methods or to 1140 Connecticut Avenue NW
complete a larger research project. Suite 200
Eligibility: Young German researchers of all Washington, DC 20036
disciplines who have completed their Phone: 202-296-9165
doctorate. Young international researchers Fax: 202-296-9185
of all disciplines who have completed their Website: http://www.pedaids.org
doctorate provided they have been resident Email: research@pedaids.org
in Germany for several years and
meanwhile have their center of life in Additional offices in New York and
Germany (fellowships available for research California, U.S.; Cote D’Ivoire; Kenya;
abroad or in Germany). If these conditions Mozambique; Rwanda; South Africa;
are not met, international researchers may Swaziland; Tanzania; Uganda; and
submit proposals for research fellowships in Zimbabwe.
Germany. In both cases, international
researchers will be required to state that
they wish to continue to do their research in Elizabeth Glaser Scientist Award
Germany in the future. As an exception, Purpose: To support long-term research
older researchers holding a doctorate may efforts of outstanding HIV/AIDS researchers.
submit proposals to allow them to dedicate Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. Senior
themselves to a research project of investigators of international standard may
particular importance. apply.
Financial Provisions: Basic fellowship plus Financial Provisions: Up to US$682,500
a monthly lump sum payment for total.
maintenance and travel costs. Where Duration: Five years.
applicable, additional funding for: foreign Deadline: Unspecified.
allowance, travel allowance, married
persons’ allowance, day care allowance, or
publication costs.
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International Leadership Award
Purpose: To support developing-world
researchers who have trained in the
developed world upon their return to their GLOBAL ALLIANCE FOR TB DRUG
own countries. Funding will support the DEVELOPMENT
development of effective pediatric HIV/AIDS New York:
research and implementation programs in 80 Broad Street
resource-limited countries. 31st Floor
Eligibility: Developing country nationals New York, NY 10004
who have received research training in a Phone: 212 227-7540
developed country and are or will be Fax: 212 227-7541
establishing international caliber research Website: http://www.tballiance.org
programs in their home countries. Email: info@tballiance.org
Financial Provisions: US$472,500 total.
Duration: Three years. Brussels:
Deadline: Unspecified. Avenue Louise 179
1050 Brussels
Belgium
Two-Year International Scholar Award Phone: +32 2 210 02 20
Purpose: To support postdoctoral fellows Fax: +32 2 223 6928
from developing countries in an effort to
build long-term scientific capacity. South Africa
Eligibility: Developing country nationals c/o Medical Research Council
who are also working in developing P.O. Box 19070
countries. Applicants must be health care Tygerberg, Cape Town
professionals who have specific training or 7505
experience with HIV/AIDS and hold an M.D. South Africa
or Ph.D.. Sponsors must be faculty
members with advanced degrees. Fields of Study: Tuberculosis drug
Financial Provisions: Two years of salary development
support and up to US$10,000 for supplies or
travel. Annual salaries range from Purpose: To support selected research into
US$10,000 to US$30,000. new drugs that shorten and simplify TB
Duration: Two years. treatment, that are effective against multi-
Deadline: Unspecified. Check website for drug resistant strains of TB, and that
information on Letter of Intent. improve treatment of latent infection.
Note: The Alliance releases periodic
Two-Year Scholar Award Requests for Proposals at the following web
Purpose: To support postdoctoral fellows in address:
conducting research on pediatric AIDS. http://66.216.124.114/5_0_CooperationGuid
Eligibility: Open to clinicians and scientists elines.asp. Joint ventures involving
in developed countries. Applicants must be institutions in TB-endemic countries receive
health care professionals who have specific preference, but applications are welcomed
training or experience with HIV/AIDS and from all countries and at different points in
hold an M.D. or Ph.D.. Sponsors must be the chain of research and development.
faculty members with advanced degrees.
Financial Provisions: Two years of salary
support and up to US$10,000 for supplies or
travel. Annual salaries range from
US$30,000 to US$46,000. GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT NETWORK
Duration: Two years. Global Development Network
Deadline: Unspecified. Check website for Post Box No. 7510
information on Letter of Intent. Vasant Kunj P.O.
New Delhi – 110070, India
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Phone : + (91) 11-2613-9494 / 2613-6885 Website: www.gf.org
Fax: + (91) 11-5170-4248 / 2613-6893
U.S. Phone: + (1) 206-347-3560 Fields of Study: Any field of knowledge and
Website: http://www.gdnet.org creation in any of the arts.
Email: gdni@gdnet.org
Fields of Study: Global development, Fellowships to Assist Research and
including poverty reduction, globalization, Artistic Creation
and related themes. All fields of social Purpose: To further the development of
science research are eligible. scholars and artists by assisting them to
engage in research in any field of knowledge
and creation in any of the arts, under the
Japanese Award for Most Innovative freest possible conditions and irrespective of
Development Project race, color, or creed.
Purpose: To recognize and support the Eligibility: Citizens and permanent
most innovative development research residents of the United States, Canada,
project. Latin America, and the Caribbean.
Eligibility: Award is given to institutions in Financial Provisions: Average grant in
developing and transitional countries. 2003 was approximately US$35,747. No
Projects must have begun before December conditions or restrictions apply except for the
31, 2003 for 2005 awards. completion of a report upon completion of
Financial Provisions: US$50,000 award the grant. The amounts of the grants will be
plus travel costs for attendance at the adjusted to the needs of the Fellows,
GDN’s Annual Conference. considering their other resources and the
Deadline: TBA for 2006. purpose and scope of their plans.
Duration: Six to twelve months.
Deadlines: October 1 for U.S. and
Japanese Award for Outstanding Canadian competition. December 1 for Latin
Research on Development America and the Caribbean competition.
Purpose: To recognize and support the
proposal with the greatest promise for
improving our understanding of
development.
Eligibility: Citizens and permanent HARVARD MEDICAL SCHOOL
residents of developing and transitional DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL MEDICINE
countries. Principal investigators must reside 641 Huntington Avenue
in a developing or transitional country. Staff Boston, MA 02115
members of multilateral organizations are Phone: (617)432-2558
not eligible to apply. Fax: (617)432-2565
Financial Provisions: US$50,000 award Website: http://www.hms.harvard.edu/dsm
plus travel costs for attendance at the Email: freeman_program@hms.harvard.edu
GDN’s Annual Conference.
Deadline: TBA for 2006. Fields of Study: Mental health.
Note: please also see the International
Mental Health Leadership Program, co-
sponsored by the Department of Social
Medicine and listed separately under “I”.
JOHN SIMON GUGGENHEIM MEMORIAL
FOUNDATION
Freeman Foundation Chinese and
90 Park Avenue
Southeast Asian Fellowship Program
New York, NY 10016
Phone: (212) 687-4470 Purpose: To support exchange among
Fax: (212) 697-3248 faculty, fellows, and students from Harvard
Email: fellowships@gf.org
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and from Chinese and Southeast Asian Research Fellowship
universities. Purpose: To support young investigators
Eligibility: Mental health faculty, fellows, or with a professional degree in initiating and/or
students at a Chinese or Southeast Asian continuing in the scientific method and
University. chosen area of the cardiovascular or
Duration: Nine months. cerebrovascular fields.
Deadline: Contact the program for an Eligibility: Individuals with (or expecting) a
application. Ph.D., M.D., M.B., D.V.M, or equivalent
degree at time of application. Applicants with
Ph.D. must be within the first four years of
research experience. Fellowships are
normally tenable in Canadian universities
but may be awarded to Canadian applicants
HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF
for study abroad.
CANADA
Financial Provisions: CAN$40,000 -
Research Department
CAN$50,000 depending on degree.
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada
Duration: Two years for those with Ph.D.
222 Queen Street, Suite 1402
degrees, three for those with professional
Ottawa, Ontario
degrees.
K1P 5V9
Deadline: November 1.
Phone: (613) 569-4361
Fax: (613) 569-3278
Website: www.hsf.ca/research
Email: research@hsf.ca Nursing Research Fellowship
Purpose: To attract and foster nurses to
Fields of Study: Cardiovascular, stroke, continue training in a chosen area of the
and health promotion research. cardiovascular and cerebrovascular fields as
well as to provide funds for research training
and study in these fields.
Junior Personnel Awards Eligibility: As this award is directed towards
preparing nurses who intend to undertake
Doctoral Research Award independent research programs, preference
is given to students who have completed
Purpose: To support highly qualified
their Masters thesis and are now enrolled in
graduate students enrolled in a Ph.D.
a doctoral program. However, exceptional
program who are undertaking full-time
applications from Masters students
research training in the cardiovascular or
undertaking a thesis will be considered. For
cerebrovascular fields.
Masters degree candidates, the program
Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in a
must include a requirement for a research
graduate (MSc or Ph.D.) program.
project or thesis. Applications for
Applicants possessing a medical degree and
postdoctoral support will also be considered.
enrolled in a Ph.D. program, but who do not
Fellowships are normally tenable in
hold a license to practice medicine in a
Canadian universities but may be awarded
province or territory of Canada, are eligible
to Canadian applicants for study abroad.
to apply for this award provided they meet
Financial Provisions: Stipend of
the above criteria. Awards are normally
CAN$25,000 as well as CAN$1000 for
tenable in Canadian universities but may be
travel.
awarded to Canadian applicants for study
Duration: Up to two years, with an
abroad.
additional year available for individuals
Financial Provisions: Stipend of
engaged in doctoral or postdoctoral studies.
CAN$21,000 as well as CAN$1000 for
Deadline: March 15.
travel.
Duration: Three years, not to exceed the
fifth year of doctoral training.
Deadline: November 1.
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Senior Personnel Awards Fields of study: Leprosy and tuberculosis.
New Investigator Awards
Purpose: To support new investigators who Research Grants in Leprosy
have demonstrated excellence in their pre Purpose: To provide support to basic
and postdoctoral training and wish to scientists to allow them to contribute to the
establish their own research laboratory. global goal of leprosy elimination, in
Eligibility: The applicant must have a M.D., particular, the application of the new
Ph.D. and have clearly demonstrated available tools towards diagnosis and
excellence during their predoctoral and molecular epidemiology through the IDEAL
postdoctoral training. Applicants must be consortium, but also: (1) investigation of
within five years of the date of first faculty mechanisms of nerve damage and reactions
appointment. Research must take place in and the means to predict and to prevent
Canada. leprosy; (2) development of more effective
Financial Provisions: Annual stipend of chemoprophylaxis, immunoprophylaxis, and
CAN$50,000. more rapidly bactericidal drugs; and (3)
Duration: Five-year period, nonrenewable. development of methods for detection of the
Deadline: September 1. extent of drug resistance.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted.
Applicant laboratories should have
Visiting Scientist experience in leprosy research and ongoing,
Purpose: To support established productive interactions with laboratories in
investigators whose visit to another endemic regions and/or field sites/workers.
institution, in Canada or abroad, will enable Financial Provisions: Up to US$35,000, up
sharing of research expertise. to 10% of which can be used for salaries of
Eligibility: The applicant must have a M.D., senior personnel. Funds do not support
Ph.D. and have clearly demonstrated overhead costs.
excellence during their predoctoral and Duration: One year, with renewal possible
postdoctoral training. Applicants must be in exceptional cases.
within five years of the date of first faculty Deadline: March 1, 2006.
appointment. Canadians may work abroad
or at another Canadian institution; foreign
visitors may work at a Canadian institution. Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Financial Provisions: Salary of up to Purpose: To support biomedical scientists
CAN$1,000 per month and/or travel funds. in early postdoctoral training for research in
Duration: Three months to one year. leprosy and/or tuberculosis.
Deadline: December 15. Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted.
Applicants should have an M.D., Ph.D., or
equivalent degree, and should be at an early
stage of postdoctoral research training.
Training should be planned at an institution
other than the one in which the applicant
HEISER PROGRAM FOR RESEARCH IN
obtained a doctorate.
LEPROSY AND TUBERCULOSIS
Financial Provisions: Between US$35,000
and US$40,000.
Len McNally, Program Director
Duration: One year, with renewal possible.
The Heiser Program for Research in
Deadline: March 1, 2006.
Leprosy and Tuberculosis
The New York Community Trust
909 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10022 U.S.A.
Phone: 212 686 0010, x 556
Fax: 212 532 8528 HELP THE AGED/ RESEARCH INTO
Website: http://www.nycommunitytrust.org AGEING
Email: lm@nyct-cfi.org
Research into Ageing
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Help the Aged Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted;
207-221 Pentonville Road research must take place at a UK institution.
London N1 9UZ Applicants should be established
United Kingdom investigators.
Phone: 020 7278 1114 Financial Provisions: Up to £50,000
Fax: 020 7278 1116 Duration: Two years.
Website: http://www.ageing.org Deadline: July 14, 2006.
Email: info@helptheaged.org.uk,
lorna.layward@ageing.org
Discipline Hopping Awards
Fields of Study: Basic, clinical, and Purpose: To support researchers who have
epidemiological studies on aging and age- a track record in their own field, but who are
related disorders not established in ageing research to apply
for funding to investigate and develop ideas,
skills and collaborations in ageing research.
Ph.D. Studentships Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted; awards
Purpose: To support first-class students in are open to researchers who can
undertaking Ph.D. research related to aging. demonstrate a proven track record in their
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted, but all own scientific field and are working in a UK
applicants must be at UK institutions. higher education institution.
Applications must be made by the potential Financial Provisions: Up to £50,000 for
candidate’s supervisor. salary (not the applicant’s) and
Financial Provisions: Stipend of £14,500 consumables.
to £15,500, university fees up to £3,000, Duration: Up to one year.
expenses up to £5,000, and travel up to Deadline: May 1, 2006.
£500 each year.
Deadline: May 1, 2006.
Marjory Warren Clinical Research
Fellowship
30th Anniversary Research Fellowship Note: Funded jointly by the British Geriatrics
Purpose: To support postdoctoral Society.
researchers in becoming independent Purpose: To support clinical research
investigators, or to support medically training.
qualified applicants in obtaining research Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted;
training. Up to six months may be spent in research must take place at UK institutions.
another laboratory in any location. Financial Provisions: Up to £180,000.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted; all Duration: Two to three years.
research must take place at UK institutions. Deadline: May 1, 2006.
Applicants must have at least three years of
postdoctoral experience.
Financial Provisions: Salary and New Investigators Awards
consumables up to £15,000 per year. Purpose: To support researchers planning
Duration: Three years, with potential to make a long-term career in ageing
renewal for a further three years. research.
Deadline: May 1, 2006. Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted.
Applicants should hold a Ph.D., with a
minimum of three and a maximum of 10
Small Incontinence Awards years' research experience, be at the start of
Purpose: To support research into urinary their first academic appointment, and be
or fecal incontinence. This scheme is based in the UK at a university, medical
designed to enable established researchers school, teaching hospital or similar institution
to embark on projects to understand the Financial Provisions: Up to £50,000
pathogenic mechanisms of incontinence or flexible funding for salary, consumables or to
to pilot clinical interventions. enable the applicant to free up time for
research.
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Duration: Unspecified short term. United States except for the National
Deadline: July 14, 2006. Institutes of Health. Research may be
conducted abroad if the fellow’s mentor is
affiliated with a U.S. institution.
Financial Provisions: Stipend of
US$25,000 for the year, an annual fellow’s
allowance of US$5,500, and an annual
HOWARD HUGHES MEDICAL INSTITUTE
research allowance US$5,500.
HHMI
Duration: 12 months.
4000 Jones Bridge Road
Deadline: January 11, 2006.
Chevy Chase, M.D. 20815-6789
Phone: 301 215 8500
Website: http://www.hhmi.org/research/
HHMI-NIH Research Scholars Program
Email: Varies by program
(Cloister Program)
Purpose: To support a year of basic,
Fields of Study: Including but not limited to: translational or applied biomedical research
biochemistry, biophysics, biostatistics, cell at the National Institutes of Health in
biology, developmental biology, Bethesda, M.D. for U.S. medical or dental
epidemiology, genetics, immunology, students. Students conduct research under
mathematical and computational biology, the direct mentorship of senior NIH research
microbiology, molecular biology, scientists and live at the Cloister, the
neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology, Research Scholars' residence on campus.
structural biology, and virology (basic, Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted.
translational and applied biomedical However, applicants must be authorized to
research). work in the United States and must be
attending medical school in the United
States.
International Research Scholars Program Financial Provisions: The annual salary for
scholars is US$25,000. Other benefits: fully
Purpose: To support promising basic
paid medical insurance, moving expense
biomedical scientists through five-year
reimbursement, furnished on-campus
research grants. Recent competitions have
housing, allowance for conference travel,
focused on the thematic area of infectious
related books and courses.
diseases and parasitology, and on the
Duration: Nine to twelve months.
geographic areas of Canada and Latin
Deadline: January 10, 2007.
America and the Baltics, Central and
Eastern Europe, Russia, and Ukraine.
Check
Med Into Grad Initiative: Integrating
http://www.hhmi.org/grants/individuals/ for
Medical Knowledge Into Graduate
updated opportunities.
Education
Purpose: To support educational programs
Research Training Fellowships for Medical that incorporate the knowledge and skills of
Students medicine and pathobiology into graduate
education.
Eligibility: U.S. institutions with Ph.D.
Email: fellows@hhmi.org
programs in science and engineering.
Phone: 800 448-4882 x 8889
Financial Provisions: Total grants of
between US$400,000 and US$1,000,000
Purpose: To support a year of full-time
will be awarded.
biomedical research training for medical and
Duration: Four years.
dental students.
Deadline: Currently closed. Check
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted.
http://www.hhmi.org/grants/institutions/medi
Applicants must be enrolled in a U.S.
ntograd.html for updated information.
medical school or dental school. Fellowship
research may be conducted at any
academic or nonprofit institutions in the
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Deadline: LOI due March 30, 2006
(password due March 20).
THE HUMAN FRONTIER SCIENCE
Program Grants
PROGRAM
HFSPO Purpose: To support innovative,
12, quai Saint-Jean interdisciplinary, and international research
BP 10034 by teams of independent researchers.
67 080 Strasbourg Cedex Eligibility: Principal applicant must be
France located in a member country. Co-applicants
Phone: +33 3 88 21 51 34 can be anywhere. All members of a Program
Fax: 33 3 88 32 88 97 Grant team must be able to initiate and
Website: http://www.hfsp.org direct their own independent lines of
Email: fellow@hfsp.org research. Postdoctoral researchers are not
eligible.
Financial Provisions: Up to US$450,000
Fields of Study: Basic research on the per year depending on size of team.
mechanisms underlying the complex Duration: Three years.
Deadline: LOI due March 30, 2006
functions of living organisms. Fields
supported by the HFSP range from (password due March 20).
biological functions at the molecular level to
higher brain functions and include all levels
of analysis. The Program supports Long-Term Fellowships
interdisciplinary training and is committed to Purpose: To develop a global network of
involving scientists outside the traditional talented young scientists by enabling
biological fields in its support programs. postdoctoral fellows to obtain training in a
new area of research in an outstanding
Note: Supporting countries are: Australia, laboratory in another country. Applicants for
Austria, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus (EU part postdoctoral fellowships are therefore
only), the Czech Republic, Denmark, expected to broaden their horizon and to
Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, move into a new research field that is
Hungary, the Republic of Ireland, Italy, different from their PhD studies or previous
Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, postdoctoral training.
Malta, the Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Eligibility: Fellowships are for postdoctoral
the Republic of Korea, Slovakia, Slovenia, fellows with prior research/training
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the United experience in the life sciences. Candidates
Kingdom and the United States of America. must either be a national of one of the
supporting countries or from any other
country going to one of the supporting
Young Investigators’ Grants countries. Research must take place in a
new field of research.
Purpose: To support innovative, Financial Provisions: Living allowance as
interdisciplinary, and international research well as family support and research/travel
by young scientists. allowances.
Eligibility: Principal applicant must be Duration: Three years, though third year
located in a member country. Co-applicants can be deferred for up to two years.
can be anywhere. Applicants must have Deadline: September 2006.
obtained a Ph.D. or equivalent not longer
than 10 years before the deadline and must Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships
have obtained an independent position
(such as Assistant Professor, Lecturer, etc.) Purpose: To develop a global network of
in the past five years. Postdoctoral talented young scientists by enabling
researchers are not eligible. postdoctoral fellows to obtain training in a
Financial Provisions: Up to US$450,000 new area of research in an outstanding
per year depending on size of team. laboratory in another country. Applicants for
Duration: Three years. postdoctoral fellowships are therefore
expected to broaden their horizon and to
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move into a new research field that is
different from their PhD studies or previous
postdoctoral training. Humboldt Research Fellowships
Eligibility: Fellowships are for postdoctoral
Purpose: To enable early-stage
fellows with prior research/training
researchers to carry out research projects in
experience in the physical sciences who
Germany.
wish to receive training in the life sciences.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted.
Candidates must either be a national of one
Applicants must hold doctoral or comparable
of the supporting countries or from any other
degrees and have good command of
country going to one of the supporting
English or German. Applications must be
countries.
submitted before the applicants turns 40
Financial Provisions: Living allowance as
years old, except in exceptional cases such
well as family support and research/travel
as parental leave.
allowances.
Financial Provisions: Monthly stipends of
Duration: Three years, though third year
€2,100 to 3,000, with the possibility of
can be deferred for up to two years.
further sponsorship including round trip
Deadline: September 2006.
travel funding for non-Europeans and
mobility allowances.
Duration: Six to twelve months, with
Short Term Fellowships
extension to two years possible.
Purpose: To support researchers early in Deadline: Open. Applications are
their careers who wish to work in a considered in March, July and November.
laboratory in another country to learn new
techniques or to support the establishment
of collaborations in a new area of research Georg Forster Research Fellowships
rather than ongoing projects.
Purpose: To support researchers from
Eligibility: Fellowships are for postdoctoral
developing countries to carry out academic
fellows early in their careers. Candidates
projects in Germany.
must either be a national of one of the
Eligibility: Nationals of developing countries
supporting countries or from any other
except Turkey, India, and China who have
country going to one of the supporting
doctorates or comparable academic degrees
countries. Research must take place in a
and several years of experience as the
new country and in a new field of research.
leader of a working group. Applications must
Financial Provisions: Includes travel and
be submitted before the applicants turns 45
per diem living expenses.
years old, except in exceptional cases such
Duration: Two weeks to three months.
as parental leave. Applicants must have
Deadline: Open throughout the year.
command of English or German.
Financial Provisions: Monthly stipends of
EUR 2,100 to 3,000, with the possibility of
further sponsorship including round trip
travel funding for non-Europeans and
ALEXANDER VON HUMBOLDT mobility allowances.
FOUNDATION Duration: Six to twelve months, with
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation extension to two years possible.
Jean-Paul-St. 12 Deadline: Open. Applications are
D-53173 Bonn considered in March, July and November.
Germany
Phone.: (+49) 0228-833-0
Fax: (+49) 0228-833-199 Humboldt Research Awards
Website: http://www.humboldt- Purpose: To honor internationally
foundation.de/en recognized scientists and enable them to
Email: info@avh.de carry out collaborative research in Germany.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. Direct
Fields of Study: Natural sciences, social applications are not accepted. Nominations
sciences, humanities, and engineering. must be made by recognized scholars
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working in Germany. Nominees are typically Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research
full professors of international standard. Awards
Nominations of female scientists and Purpose: To recognize young scientists and
scholars are encouraged. to enable them to conduct research in
Financial Provisions: Up to EUR 75,000, Germany.
as well as round-trip travel. Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. Direct
Duration: Six months to one year. applications are not accepted. Nominations
Deadline: October and May. Selection must be made by recognized scholars
committee meets in March and October. working in Germany. Nominees are typically
associate or assistant level professors up to
age 45. Nominations of female scientists
Helmholtz Humboldt Research Awards and scholars are encouraged.
Purpose: To recognize the achievements of Financial Provisions: Up to EUR 55,000.
international scientists and enable them to Duration: Six months to one year.
carry out research in the fields of energy, Deadline: October and May. Selection
earth and environment, health, key committee meets in March and October.
technologies, structure of matter,
transportation and space in cooperation with
German scientists.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. Direct
applications are not accepted. Nominations
HUNTINGTON’S DISEASE SOCIETY OF
must be made by established scientists who
AMERICA
work at research centers of the Helmholtz
Association. Nominees are typically full
505 Eighth Avenue
professors of international standard.
Suite 902
Financial Provisions: Up to EUR 75,000,
New York, NY 10018
with an additional EUR 25,000 to promote
Phone: 800 345-4372 x 27
cooperation with university partners in
Fax: (212) 239-3430
Germany. Round trip travel is also included.
Website: http://www.hdsa.org
Duration: Six months to one year.
Email: rgraze@hdsa.org
Deadline: October and May. Selection
committee meets in March and October.
Fields of Study: Basic sciences (including
neuroscience, biochemistry, molecular
biology, pathology, and pharmacology) and
Sofia Kovalevskaja Awards clinical sciences (including neurology,
Purpose: To give young scientists and psychiatry, and human genetics) relating to
scholars the opportunity to concentrate on the problems of Huntington’s disease.
high-level, innovative research in Germany.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted.
Applicants should be 35 years old or Research Grant Program
younger, have completed their doctorates,
Purpose: To provide seed funding for new
and have published work in prestigious
research projects.
international journals. Applications from
Eligibility: Citizenship and location
female researchers are encouraged.
unrestricted.
Financial Provisions: Up to EUR 1.2
Financial Provisions: Up to US$50,000 per
million.
year.
Duration: Four years.
Duration: One year with an opportunity for
Deadline: January 4, 2006. Competition
renewal in the second year.
runs every two years.
Deadline: December 15.
Research Fellowship Program
Purpose: To support postdoctoral
researchers early in their careers.
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Eligibility: Citizenship and location
unrestricted. Applicants must have a Ph.D..
Financial Provisions: Up to US$40,000 per
INFECTIOUS DISEASES SOCIETY OF
year.
AMERICA
Duration: One year with an opportunity for
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renewal in the second year.
Alexandria, VA 22314
Deadline: December 15.
Phone: 703 299 0200
Fax: 703 299-0204
Website: http://www.idsociety.org
Email: jrainey@idsociety.org
INDIAN NATIONAL SCIENCE ACADEMY Fields of Study: Infectious diseases.
Executive Secretary
Indian National Science Academy (INSA)
1 Bahadur Shah Jafar Marg Summer Scholarships for Medical
New Delhi - 110002, Students
Phone: +91-(0)11-23221931 Purpose: To provide medical students an
Fax : 91-11-23231905/5648; opportunity to conduct clinical or research
Website: http://www.insaindia.org activities with an IDSA mentor.
Email: insa@giasdl01.vsnl.net.in; Eligibility: Students in any year of medical
insa1@ndf.vsnl.net.in. school.
Financial Provisions: US$2,000.
Fields of Study: All sciences, including Duration: Three months.
engineering and medical sciences. Deadline: April 3, 2006.
Note: In addition to the fellowship listed Cosponsored by the National Foundation
below, INSA sponsors bilateral exchanges for Infectious Diseases:
with a variety of counterpart organizations in
other countries. INSA and the Japan Society Postdoctoral Fellowship
for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) jointly
sponsor research collaborative research Purpose: Provides postdoctoral research
among Indian and Japanese scientists. support for young researchers.
Contact INSA or check the website for Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled in
complete listings. accredited graduate training programs in
infectious diseases.
Deadline: February 15, 2006. TBA for 2007.
INSA- J.R.D. Tata Fellowship
Purpose: To enable scientists and Postdoctoral Fellowship: Pfizer Global
researchers from other developing countries Fellowship in Clinical Disease
to perform research at Indian institutions.
Eligibility: Young (preferably below 45) Purpose: To support young physicians in
scientists, teachers, and researchers who pursuing clinical research in infectious
are nationals of developing countries and diseases, particularly the epidemiology of
who are affiliated with a scientific or MRSA. This fellowship is part of the
academic institution in a developing country postdoctoral fellowship program rather than
other than India. Fellows may choose an a separate award.
institute within India or seek the assistance Eligibility: Physicians early in their careers.
of INSA in selecting one. Financial Provisions: US$80,000 total.
Financial Provisions: Round trip airfare, Duration: Two years.
board and lodging, and locally appropriate Deadline: February 15, 2006. TBA for 2007.
stipend.
Duration: Three to six months.
Deadline: March 31, September 30. Young Investigator Awards
Purpose: To support junior faculty members
in pursuing research.
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Eligibility: Young, not yet established Fields of Study: Public service, including
investigators with a medical or equivalent HIV/AIDS policy and prevention.
doctoral level degree who are not more than
three years out of a training program.
Candidates must be assured of a faculty Hubert H. Humphrey Fellowship Program
position at a U.S. institution. Purpose: To bring accomplished
Deadline: February 15, 2006. TBA for 2007. professionals from designated countries of
Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean,
the Middle East, Europe and Eurasia to the
Association of Subspecialty Professors United States at a midpoint in their careers
Young Investigator Award in Geriatrics for a year of study and related professional
Purpose: To support infectious disease experiences.
fellows interested in academic careers that Eligibility: Candidates must have an
focus on the geriatric medicine aspects of undergraduate degree, five years of
the subspecialty. professional experience, demonstrated
Eligibility: Candidates must be within four leadership qualities, a record of public
years of their first faculty appointment, and service, and a command of the English
must have completed a subspecialty internal language. Citizenship is almost unrestricted;
medicine fellowship. Open to U.S. citizens or check the website for full country list.
permanent residents only. Financial Provisions: International and
Financial Provisions: US$100,000 total, domestic travel, tuition and fees for
including US$3,000 to attend meetings of coursework, insurance, monthly
the American Geriatrics Society and IDSA. maintenance stipend, support for necessary
Duration: Two years. equipment, and support for program
Deadline: February 15, 2006. TBA for 2007. seminars.
Duration: One year.
Deadline: Contact in-country representative.
Young Investigator Award in Vaccine
Development
Purpose: To support outstanding research
in vaccine development in clinical or
laboratory investigation. INTAS
Eligibility: Candidates must have a
demonstrated commitment to vaccinology as Avenue des Arts 58/8
a career and must be conducting research B-1000 Brussels
or working in a recognized U.S. institution. BELGIUM
Financial Provisions: US$60,000 total. Phone: +32 2 549 01 11
Duration: Two years. Fax: +32 2 549 01 56
Deadline: February 15, 2006. TBA for 2007. Website: http://www.intas.be
Email: info@intas.be
Fields of Study: Basic sciences of all kinds.
INSTITUTE OF INTERNATIONAL Note: In addition to these general calls,
EDUCATION INTAS releases calls with specific
Humphrey Fellowship Program geographic or thematic focuses each year.
Institute of International Education
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 650
Washington, DC 20005 Young Scientist Fellowship
Phone: (202) 326-7701 Purpose: To support researchers in the
Fax: (202) 326-7702 Newly Independent States (NIS) by
Email: tnwe@iie.org supporting research at their home institution
Website: http://www.iie.org/ and travel to institutions within INTAS
member states (see lists below). Ph.D. and
postdoctoral fellowships are available.
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Eligibility: Applicant must be 35 years of country. There are no thematic or
age or less at the time the grant is awarded; geographical restrictions except the
must be a citizen and permanent resident of exclusion of market-oriented technology
one of the NIS countries; meet the development.
qualification criteria required by the category Financial Provisions: Up to €150,000 total,
of grant they are applying for. Applicants depending on content, duration, and number
may receive only one fellowship from of scientists. No more than 25% of funding is
INTAS. For Ph.D. fellowships, applicants available to teams from INTAS member
must be working towards a Ph.D. degree at states.
an NIS institution for at least another two Duration: 18, 24, or 30 months.
years after the fellowship begins. Applicants Deadline: Short proposal due April 4, 2005;
for postdoctoral fellowships must have a full proposal due January 10, 2006. TBA for
Ph.D. and a research position at an NIS 2006 – 2007.
institution.
Financial Provisions: Fellowship includes
a grant for research at the home institution, INTAS member states: Austria, Belgium,
the cost of living expenses while visiting Bulgaria, Republic of Cyprus, Denmark,
other institutions, and the cost of travel Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,
between institutions. Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Israel, Italy,
Duration: Two years. Latvia, Luxembourg, Malta (pending), The
Deadline: September 8, 2005. TBA for Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
2006. Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, the United
Kingdom, and the European Community.
Conference Grants
Purpose: To support the organization of NIS member states: Armenia, Azerbaijan,
scientific events of particular relevance to Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan,
INTAS scientific policy, including support Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan,
grants for individual participants from the Ukraine, and Uzbekistan.
NIS countries.
Eligibility: International scientific events in
the NIS countries or periodic conferences
alternating between INTAS and NIS
countries are eligible for organizational INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR
grants. NIS scientists participating in RESEARCH ON CANCER
international scientific events in or out of NIS Fellowship Programme
countries are eligible for individual support. International Agency for Research on
Scientists must be between 25 and 45 years Cancer
of age and should be contributing to the 150, Cours Albert-Thomas
conference in the form of a lecture, oral 69008 Lyon
communication, or poster presentation. France
Financial Provisions: Grants could range Phone: 33 472 73 8448
from a few hundred Euros for individual Fax: 33 472 73 8080
support to €20,000 for support to the Website:
organization in NIS countries. http://www.iarc.fr/ENG/Fellowships.index.ph
Deadline: TBA for 2006. p
Email: fel@iarc.fr or vsa@iarc.fr
Research Project Proposals Fields of Study: Cancer and cancer-related
Purpose: To support research projects research, including epidemiology,
undertaken by international teams of biostatistics, environmental chemical
scientists. carcinogenesis, cancer etiology and
Eligibility: Consortia must include at least prevention, infection and cancer, molecular
two teams from two different INTAS member cell biology, molecular genetics, molecular
states and at least one team from a NIS
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pathology and mechanisms of Expertise Transfer Fellowship
carcinogenesis. Purpose: To enable a qualified and
experienced senior investigator to visit a
host institute in a low or medium resource
Postdoctoral Fellowships for Research country in order to transfer knowledge and
Training in Cancer expertise relevant to both the host country
Purpose: To enable junior scientists actively and the Agency’s programs.
engaged in medical or allied sciences Eligibility: Established cancer researchers
research to receive training at the IARC in actively engaged in the field with appropriate
those aspects of cancer research related to scientific or medical qualifications and an
the Agency’s own program. excellent publication record. Candidates
Eligibility: Junior scientists from low- or must belong to the staff of a university or
medium-resource countries. Applicants must research institution. Destination countries
have finished their doctoral degree (M.D. or can be any other than those classified as
Ph.D.) within five years of the closing date high-income by the World Bank.
for application or be in the final phase of Financial Provisions: Annual remuneration
completing it. They should be under the age up to US$70,000, which will include salary,
of 40 at the application deadline and should limited project support, and travel.
have spent less than five years aboard, Duration: Six to twelve months.
including doctoral studies. Candidates must Deadline: November 20, 2005. TBA for
be proficient in English. 2006.
Financial Provisions: Stipend of
approximately EUR25,000. The cost of
travel for the Fellow (and in certain Ph.D. Programme
circumstances for dependants) will be met, a Purpose: To support scientists from low-
dependant’s allowance paid, and health resource settings in obtaining a Ph.D. in
insurance provided. epidemiology or biostatistics in a research
Duration: One year, with possibility of group at IARC. These fellowships are
renewal for an additional year. organized in collaboration with a number of
Deadline: November 30, 2005. TBA for international Universities with joint
2006. supervision.
Eligibility: Nationals of low- and middle-
income countries who have Master’s
Visiting Scientists Awards for Senior degrees in a relevant subject, such as
Scientists medicine, epidemiology, biostatistics,
Purpose: To support a qualified and genetics, or laboratory research. Candidates
experienced senior scientist in undertaking must be proficient in oral and written
collaborative research at the IARC. English. Candidates are expected to return
Candidates are encouraged to contact the to their home country upon completion of
relevant Scientific Groups to set up a their training and to keep working in cancer
project. research.
Eligibility: Staff of a university or research Financial Provisions: Tuition will be
institution who can provide written covered. Students will receive an annual
assurance of a post to return to at the end of stipend for living expenses, travel costs, and
the award. the cost of health insurance.
Financial Provisions: Annual remuneration Deadline: October 31, 2005. TBA for 2006.
of up to US$80,000, which will include the
cost of travel.
Duration: Three to twelve months.
Deadline: November 30, 2005. TBA for
2006.
INTERNATIONAL AIDS VACCINE
INITIATIVE
New York Office
110 William Street, Floor 27
New York, NY 10038-3901
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USA IADR, and must be actively engaged in
Phone: +1 212 847 1111 research in public dental health.
Fax: +1 212 847 1112 Financial Provisions: Fellows receive
Website: http://www.iavi.org funding for accommodation, subsistence,
Email: info@iavi.org and travel, up to a total of US$15,000.
Duration: Six months.
IAVI has additional offices in California Deadline: Fellowship runs every two years
(U.S.), the Netherlands, Nairobi, and India. – next deadline is in 2007.
Fields of Study: HIV/AIDS, vaccine
development, clinical trials.
INTERNATIONAL BRAIN RESEARCH
ORGANIZATION
Request for Proposals
IBRO
IAVI periodically releases requests for 255 rue Saint Honoré
proposals relating to various aspects of HIV 75001 Paris
vaccine development that range from France
specific technical issues to broad support for Phone: 33-1-46 47 92 92
vaccine research. There are no current Fax: +1 (514) 398-4449 (to Montreal Office)
RFPs, but check Website: http://www.ibro.info
http://www.iavi.org/viewpage.cfm?showstatu Email: Available via website.
s=3&aid=572 for newly released requests.
Fields of Study: Brain research,
neuroscience.
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR Research Fellowship
DENTAL RESEARCH & AMERICAN Purpose: To support postdoctoral training in
ASSOCIATION FOR DENTAL RESEARCH international laboratories.
IADR Central Office Eligibility: Scientists below the age of 45
Attn: Sheri S. Herren who are IBRO members (IBRO membership
1619 Duke Street is free) and who have been accepted by a
Alexandria, VA 22314-3406, proposed supervisor.
USA Financial Provisions: US$25,000 for a full
Phone: +703-299-8094 year.
Fax: +703-548-1883 Duration: One month to one year.
Website: http://www.dentalresearch.org Deadline: March 1, 2006.
Email: sherren@iadr.org
Fields of Study: Dental health. Travel Grants
Purpose: To support neuroscientists to
Note: The most complete and up to date present their research findings at
information on this fellowship and other international neuroscience meetings.
opportunities can be found on the IADR Eligibility: Neuroscientists who are IBRO
website. members (IBRO membership is free) and
who have an abstract accepted at an
John J. Clarkson Fellowship international neuroscience meeting.
Purpose: To support postdoctoral Financial Provisions: Up to US$1,500.
investigators in conducting research relevant Duration: Length of conference.
to public dental health at a center of Deadline: September 1, 2005 and March 1,
excellent outside of his or her home 2006.
institution or country.
Eligibility: Candidates must hold a degree
in dentistry or a masters or Ph.D. in a
scientific discipline, must be a member of
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Asia-Pacific Regional Committee of IBRO Preference will be given to applicants from
Awards for Travel Assistance less privileged countries.
Contact: Prof. Paul M. Pilowsky Financial Provisions: EUR27,000.
Email: pilowsky@med.usyd.edu.au Duration: One year.
Purpose: To support neuroscientists to Deadline: January 15, 2006.
present their research findings at local or
international neuroscience meetings.
Eligibility: IBRO members (IBRO Western European Regional Committee /
membership is free) from the Asia-Pacific Federation of European Neuroscience
region. Societies Ph.D. Fellowship
Duration: Length of conference. Purpose: To support students from
Deadline: January 30, April 30, July 30, developing countries wishing to obtain a
October 30. Ph.D. or equivalent degree in Neuroscience
in a Western European university.
Eligibility: Applicants should have a
John C. Nicholls Fellowship bachelor degree or equivalent, preferably
Purpose: To support postdoctoral training in obtained in a developing country.
neuroscience at a distinguished foreign Preference will be given to applicants from
laboratory. less privileged countries.
Eligibility: Applicants must be younger than Financial Provisions: Travel costs and
30 at the time of application, must be IBRO board for up to three years. WERC-FENS
members, must have the agreements of a will not provide financial support for
potential sponsor, and must reside in one of enrollment, tuition, or bench fees.
the following countries: Argentina, Brazil, Duration: Three years, with annual renewal
Bulgaria, Chile, China, Cuba, India, Iran, contingent upon progress.
Malaysia, Mexico, Nigeria, Peru, Philippines,
Poland, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Uruguay or
Venezuela.
Financial Provisions: US$25,000.
Duration: One year. INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR GENETIC
Deadline: March 1, 2006. ENGINEERING AND BIOTECHNOLOGY
ICGEB
Studentships Office of the Director (Fellowship
Purpose: To support students in Programme)
undertaking projects in overseas Padriciano 99
laboratories with facilities and training not 34012 Trieste
available in their home countries. ITALY
Eligibility: Ph.D., MPhil, or BSc students Phone: 39-40-3757305
from developing countries. Fax: 39-40-226555
Financial Provisions: €8,340. Website: http://www.icgeb.trieste.it
Duration: Up to six months. Email: fellowships@icgeb.org
Deadline: March 1, 2006.
Fields of Study: Biology, including plant
and mammalian biology.
Swiss Society for Neuroscience (SSN) –
IBRO Fellowship for Young Investigators
Contact: SSN Postdoctoral Fellowships
Email: contact@swissneuroscience.ch Purpose: To support researchers from
Purpose: To support basic or clinical member states in conducting research at an
postdoctoral research in neuroscience at a ICGEB lab in India or Italy.
Swiss institution. Eligibility: Nationals of ICGEB member
Eligibility: Applicants must be younger than states. Recent Ph.D. or at least three years
45 at the time of application and should of research experience. Preference is given
have an M.D. or Ph.D., or equivalent. to those below the age of 35.
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Financial Provisions: Stipend to cover the Duration: Up to 36 months.
cost of living at the location of the host Deadline: March 31 2006 for submission to
institute as well as round trip travel and liaison officers, April 30 2006 for submission
health insurance coverage. At the to director-general.
completion of the fellowship, a return grant
for use in the fellow’s home country will be ICGEB Member States: Afghanistan,
considered. Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Bhutan,
Duration: One to two years. Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Bulgaria,
Deadline: March 31, 2006. Chile, China, Colombia, Costa Rica, Côte
d'lvoire, Croatia, Cuba, Ecuador, Egypt,
FYR Macedonia, Hungary, India, Iran, Iraq,
Predoctoral Fellowships Italy, Jordan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Liberia,
Purpose: To support researchers from Mauritius, Mexico, Morocco, Nigeria,
member states in conducting research Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Poland, Romania,
leading to a Ph.D. at an ICGEB lab in India Russia, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Serbia and
or Italy. Montenegro, Slovakia, Slovenia, South
Eligibility: Nationals of ICGEB member Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania,
states with a BSc or MSc university degree. Trinidad and Tobago, Tunisia, Turkey,
Except for ICGEB New Delhi, candidates United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Venezuela,
must be below the age of 32. and Vietnam.
Financial Provisions: Stipend to cover the
cost of living at the location of the host
institute as well as round trip travel and
health insurance coverage.
Duration: Three years, with a possible INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL FOR
extension of a fourth. SCIENCE
Deadline: March 31, 2006. International Council for Science (ICSU)
51 Bd de Montmorency
75016 Paris
Flexible Fellowships France
Purpose: To support researchers from Phone: +33 (0)1 45 25 03 29
member states in conducting research at an Fax.: +33 (0)1 42 88 94 31
ICGEB lab in India or Italy. Fellowships can Website: http://www.icsu.org
be for short-term research as part of a larger Email.: secretariat icsu.org
project or can represent one part of Ph.D.
research. Fields of Study: Science, technology, and
Eligibility: Nationals of ICGEB member global development.
states involved with an existing research
project or enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Note: Please also see the Visiting Scientist
their home countries. Programme cosponsored by ICSU along
Financial Provisions: Stipend to cover the with UNESCO and TWAS, listed under
cost of living at the location of the host TWAS (Third World Academy of Sciences)
institute as well as round trip travel and
health insurance coverage.
Duration: Three to twelve months. Seed Funding
Deadline: Open. Purpose: To provide initial support to
collaborative projects proposed by
members. Funding is frequently used to
Collaborative Research Programme leverage funding from other sources. Priority
Purpose: To support research of specific themes within the realm of science and
interest to member countries. development change from year to year.
Eligibility: Affiliated centers in member Eligibility: Organizations that are members
states. of ICSU.
Financial Provisions: Up to €25,000 per Financial Provisions: Up to US$100,000.
year. Deadline: Unspecified.
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Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Viet
Nam.
Financial Provisions: Up to CAN$160,000
for a two year research project (2006-2007)
with two phases: a study of the dynamics of
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
the factors shaping dengue transmission
RESEARCH CENTRE
and an intervention development and
IDRC
evaluation study.
Centre Training and Awards Program
Deadline: Letter of intent due January 31,
P.O. Box 8500
2006.
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3H9
CANADA
Phone: (613) 236-6163 x 2098
Canadian Window on International
Fax: (613) 563-0815
Development Awards
Website: http://www.idrc.ca/awards
Email:cta@idrc.ca Purpose: To support in-depth comparative
research focusing on the inter-relationships
Fields of Study: Environment and natural between Canada and one or more
resource management; information and developing countries. Research may focus
communication technologies for on a global challenge such as the
development; innovation, policy and environment, food, health, etc., or on a
science; social and economic policy; problem shared by the Canadian First
biotechnology; knowledge systems; Nations or Inuit communities and a
medicinal plants; mining policy. developing region of the world.
Eligibility: Canadian citizens and
permanent residents and citizens of
Ecosystem Approaches to Human Health developing countries enrolled in a Canadian
Training Awards university. Global challenge research is
open to doctoral students, while research on
Purpose: To support graduate level
First Nations or Inuit communities is open to
research on the relationships between the
doctoral and master’s students. Overseas
environment, human health, and
field research must be carried out in a
development. Focus of the competition
developing country.
changes yearly.
Financial Provisions: Up to CAN$20,000
Eligibility: Canadian citizens and
per year to cover field research expenses.
permanent residents and citizens of
Duration: Between three and twelve
developing countries.
months.
Deadline: April 1, 2006.
Eco-Bio-Social Research on Dengue in
Asia: Understanding Ecosystem Dynamics
IDRC Doctoral Research Awards
for Better-Informed Dengue Prevention
Purpose: To support field research relevant
Purpose: To support research in high-
to IDRC’s mission and programs.
burden / hyperendemic countries for dengue
Eligibility: Doctoral-level Canadian students
fever in South and Southeast Asia focusing
and citizens of developing countries enrolled
on the ecosystem-related, biological, and
in a Canadian university.
social determinants of dengue as well as the
Financial Provisions: Up to CAN$20,000
development of ecosystem management
per year.
interventions. Program is cosponsored by
Duration: Between three months and one
Special Programme for Research and
year, may be renewed if necessary.
Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR).
Deadline: April 1, 2006, Nov. 1, 2006.
Eligibility: Research groups from all high
burden countries of Asia can apply, but
special attention will be paid to :
Bangladesh, Cambodia, PR China
(Southern Provinces), India, Indonesia, Lao
People’s Democratic Republic, Myanmar,
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Global Health Research Initiative research career, and who is attached to a
Teasdale-Corti Team Grants university, national research institution or a
Co-sponsored by the Canadian Institutes of research oriented NGO in a developing
Health Research, Canadian International country. The following exceptions apply:
Development Agency, and Health Canada. Chinese applicants must be under 30 years
See: http://www.cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/13249.html. of age; researchers from Hong Kong are
Purpose: To support teams of researchers ineligible; researchers from Sub-Saharan
and research users (policymakers, Africa are eligible up to age 45 provided they
practitioners, civil society organizations, and have completed their highest academic
community members) from Canada and low- degree (MSc, MA, Ph.D., Post-Doc or
and middle-income countries (LMICs) in equivalent) in the previous five years.
developing innovative multi-year programs Financial Provisions: Up to US$12,000 for
that combine applied research, knowledge the purchase of basic tools to conduct the
translation, and capacity building to solve research and to arrange fieldwork activities.
pressing health problems in LMICs. Grants do not cover salaries, tuition fees, or
Eligibility: Teams must be composed of at living expenses.
least one Canadian and one LMIC Duration: One to three years, with two
institution, with one PI from each institution renewals possible.
and at least four independent investigators Deadline: Open year round. Six month
and at least two LMIC research users. cycles end on June 30 and December 31;
Financial Provisions: Each grant can be applicants are encouraged to submit
worth up to CAN$1.6 million total. applications at least one month before the
Duration: Four years. deadline.
Deadline: LOI due Jan 16, 2006. Full
proposals due June 30, 2006.
INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CENTRAL
AMERICAN INSTITUTE
INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR IHCAI Foundation Scholarships and
SCIENCE Fellowships Fund
International Foundation for Science (IFS) Board of Directors
Karlavägen 108, 5th floor International Health Central American
SE-115 26 Stockholm Institute Foundation
Sweden P.O. Box 1677-2100
Phone: +46 8 545 818 00 San José, Costa Rica
Fax: +46 8 545 818 01 juntadirectiva@ihcai.org www.ihcai.org
Website: http://www.ifs.se Phone: 506 2276564
Email: applications@ifs.se Fax: 506 2263047
Phone IP: +1 786 9244247
Fields of Study: Sustainability of biological Toll Free U.S. and Canada: 800 352 3054
resources, including natural and applied Website: http://www.ihcai.org
sciences as well as social and economic Email: info@ihcai.org
sciences.
Fields of Study: Tropical disease,
healthcare, epidemiology, medicine.
Research Grant
Purpose: To provide support for research
Graduate Junior Researcher Fellowship
projects conducted in developing countries
and related to sustainable utilization of the Purpose: To support one year of
biological or water resource base. independent study and research, including
Eligibility: Citizens of developing countries two week-long seminars in tropical diseases
with at least a Masters or equivalent and diseases of poverty. Applicants must
degree/research experience, who is under have an existing project idea that falls under
40 years of age and at the beginning of a
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the scope of Evidence Based Medicine and University, and schools affiliated with GHEC
health policy. will receive preference.
Eligibility: Professionals in health science Financial Provisions: Funds are allocated
(including medicine, epidemiology, and for project development.
nursing) who are 45 years old or younger. Duration: One month to six weeks.
Training and research experience in public Deadline: December 15.
health, epidemiology or health economics is
preferred. Applicants must have an
advanced command of English and Clinical Rotation Fellowship
intermediate Spanish proficiency, as well as Purpose: To provide partial support for a
research publications within the past two clinical rotation or a standard rotation at
years. Harvard Medical School.
Financial Provisions: Stipend ranging from Eligibility: Citizens of Costa Rica or Central
US$15,000 to US$20,000. America who are registered students in their
Duration: One year. last year of medical training at a certified
Deadline: December 15. Medical School in Central America.
Financial Provisions: For the clinical
rotation, regular tuition will be waived for
Medical Spanish and Tropical Medicine visiting students, and a stipend of US$1000
Fellowship is provided. For the non-clinical rotation, the
Purpose: To fund a portion of a one-month stipend is US$1,900, and 50% of airfare
training course in medical Spanish and costs are provided.
tropical medicine. Duration: Eight to twelve weeks.
Eligibility: Students and medical residents. Deadline: December 15.
Priority is given to those from any School
that is an institutional member of the Global
Health Education Consortium (GHEC - Research Capacity Development
http://www.ihmec.org) or students from Programme
Tulane Medical School, Harvard Medical Purpose: To support the development of
School, the University of Connecticut School academic infrastructure and research
of Medicine, and Michigan State University capacity in Central America. Priority areas
Medical School. Students and residents for research include: reproductive health,
from other schools or institutions may apply. infectious diseases, child growth and
Financial Provisions: Stipend to cover development, cancer, mental health,
between 40% and 60% of tuition, room, and coronary heart disease, aging,
board. pharmaceutical problems, oral health, public
Duration: One month. health, and health policy and equity.
Deadline: December 15. Eligibility: Public and not-for-profit private
institutions in Central America. Applicants
must be nationals of Panama, Costa Rica,
Research and Clinical Clerkship Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras,
Purpose: To support short term research Guatemala, or the Dominican Republic.
projects or clinical clerkships for senior Contact info@cochrane.ihcai.org for more
health professions students or young information.
researchers.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted.
Applicants must be currently registered
students in any accredited School of
INTERNATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH
Medicine, Nursing, or Public Health. Young
LEADERSHIP PROGRAM
professional researchers are also eligible.
iMHLP is a collaboration between the Centre
Applicants must be fluent in Spanish, and
for International Mental Health, University of
preference is given to those with previous
Melbourne, and the Department of Social
experience in any country in Latin America.
Medicine, Harvard Medical School.
Tulane University, Harvard University,
University of Connecticut, Michigan State
Ms Jenny Burchill, Program Administrator
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Centre for International Mental Health
The University of Melbourne
Level 5, 207 Bouverie Street Junior Grants
Carlton, Victoria 3053 Purpose: To support early-career doctors
Australia and researchers in the field of multiple
Phone: +61 3 8344 0908 myeloma research.
Fax: +61 3 9348 2794 Eligibility: Applicants must have completed
Email: burchill@unimelb.edu.au postdoctoral studies or clinical fellowships
not later than August 1 of the application
Fields of Study: Mental health. year.
Financial Provisions: US$40,000.
Deadline: August 31, 2005. TBA for 2006.
International Mental Health Leadership
Program
Purpose: To provide leadership training in Senior Grants
mental health system development and to Purpose: To support researchers and
create a global network of mental health doctors established in the field of multiple
professionals through workshops at the myeloma research.
University of Melbourne. Eligibility: Five to ten years of experience in
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted – multiple myeloma research.
developing country nationals strongly Financial Provisions: US$80,000.
encouraged to apply. Professionals from all Deadline: August 31, 2005. TBA for 2006.
disciplines related to mental health system
development are eligible, provided they hold
a degree in a health discipline from a
recognized University, have at least two
years experience relevant to the field of
mental health, and be presently engaged in INTERNATIONAL NUTRITION
such work. Applicants must be proficient in FOUNDATION
English. 150 Harrison Avenue, Room 232
Financial Provisions: Fee is $A 16,500, Boston, MA 02111
with reduced rates for applicants from lower USA
income countries. Travel is not included. Phone: (617) 636-3771
Applicants are encouraged to seek outside Fax: (617) 636-3727
funding to cover the fee. Website: http://www.inffoundation.org
Duration: Four-week workshop, followed by Email: inf@inffoundation.org
a research project and an optional research
workshop. Fields of Study: Nutrition.
Deadline: July 28, 2005. Late applications
may be accepted until the course is full.
Deadline TBA for 2006. Ellison Medical Foundation – INF
Fellowship Program
Purpose: To strengthen a limited number of
stable centers of excellence for research
related to the interactions of nutrition and
infection. Funding will be tailored to the
INTERNATIONAL MYELOMA institution selected, and may include
FOUNDATION fellowships for junior and senior researchers
IMF International Headquarters: as well as support for Ph.D. or postdoctoral
12650 Riverside Drive, Suite 206 training.
North Hollywood, CA 91607 USA Eligibility: Institutions in developing
Phone: 818.487.7455 countries that have a strong research record
Fax: 818.487.7454 or research potential in any field related to
Website: http://www.myeloma.org nutrition and infection. The Steering
Committee identifies all potential applicants.
Fields of Study: Myeloma.
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For more information, contact the INTERNATIONAL UNION AGAINST
Foundation. CANCER
Mrs. Brita Baker
Head of Knowledge Transfer
International Union Against Cancer (UICC)
3, rue du Conseil-General
INTERNATIONAL PLANT GENETIC 1205 Geneva
RESOURCES INSTITUTE Switzerland
Phone: (41 22) 809 18 40
IPGRI Fax: (41 22) 809 18 10
Via dei Tre Denari 472/a Website: http://www.uicc.org
00057 Maccarese (Fiumicino), Rome Email: fellows@uicc.org
Italy
Phone: (39) 06 61181 Field of Study: Cancer.
Fax: (39) 0661979661
Website:
http://www.ipgri.cgiar.org/training/vavilov.ht UICC-ACS International Fellowships for
m Beginning Investigators
Email: IPGRI-training@cgiar.org
Purpose: To advance the academic career
Field of Study: Plant science. development of beginning investigators
through supporting international research
into preclinical, clinical, epidemiological,
psychosocial, behavioral, health services,
Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships
policy and outcomes aspects of the disease.
Purpose: To encourage the conservation Eligibility: Beginning investigators and
and use of plant genetic resources in clinicians in the early stages of their
developing countries by enabling young academic careers holding assistant
researchers to undertake research at professorships or similar positions.
advanced institutes outside their home Citizenship unrestricted.
countries. Financial Provisions: Up to US$40,000 for
Eligibility: Nationals of developing travel and stipend.
countries, aged 35 or under, holding a Duration: One year.
masters degree (or equivalent) and/or Deadline: December 1.
doctorate in a relevant subject area. Notification: April.
Financial Provisions: Up to US$20,000 to
cover travel, stipend, bench fees,
equipment, conference participation and UICC Yamagiwa Yoshida Memorial (YY)
other expenses. International Cancer Study Grants
Duration: Three months to one year.
Deadline: November 1, 2005. TBA for 2006.
Purpose: To initiate/setup/pursue bi-lateral
research projects with collaborating
investigators abroad, to exchange/exploit
Abdou-Salam Ouédraogo Fellowship
complementary skills/material, to
Purpose: To provide/receive training in advanced
experimental research methods/techniques.
Eligibility: Research subjects include basic,
translational, and applied.
Financial Provisions: Eligibility: Qualified and experienced
cancer investigators – M.D. or Ph.D..
Duration: Citizenship unrestricted.
Deadline: Financial Provisions: Travel and stipend,
average US$10,000.
Duration: Three months.
Deadlines: January 1 and July 1.
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Notification: April and October. qualified professionals who work in cancer
institutes, clinics, or hospitals in middle or
low-income countries. Course subjects
UICC Translational Cancer Research include basic, clinical, behavioral, and
Fellowships (TCRF) epidemiological areas of cancer research
Purpose: To support experienced scientists cancer control and prevention, clinical
in establishing an international collaboration management, diagnostic and therapeutic
that combines clinical and research skills
expertise. Eligibility: Appropriately qualified Head of
Eligibility: Senior scientists from two Department (or similar position) of the
different countries who have significant organization applying for and hosting the
expertise and would like to establish an training course.
enduring collaboration. Citizenship Financial Provisions: Average award value
unrestricted. US$2,000 –US$3,000 per faculty member.
Financial Provisions: Up to US$55,000. Duration: Up to one week.
Duration: One year. Deadline: Open.
Deadline: December 1. Notification: Within 60 days of application.
Notification: April.
UICC International Oncology Nursing
UICC International Cancer Technology Fellowships (IONF)
Transfer Fellowships (ICRETT)
Purpose: To provide an opportunity for
Purpose: To facilitate rapid international qualified nurses to augment their
transfer of cancer research and clinical professional knowledge and experience
technology; to exchange knowledge and through a short-term observation at a
enhance skills in basic, clinical, behavioral, renowned comprehensive cancer center in
and epidemiological areas of cancer Australia, North America, the United
research, and in cancer control and Kingdom, India, Singapore, France, or
prevention; and to acquire up-to-date clinical Spain.
management, diagnostic, and therapeutic Eligibility: English, French, or Spanish
expertise. speaking registered nurses from developing
Eligibility: Appropriately qualified or Eastern European countries who are
investigators, pathologists, epidemiologists, actively engaged in the management of
cancer registrars, behavioral scientists, cancer patients in their home institutes, as
tobacco control activists, laboratory well as established oncology nurses from
technicians, clinicians and general any country.
practitioners, generally in the early stages of Financial Provisions: Average value is
their careers. Citizenship unrestricted. US$2,800.
Financial Provisions: Average award value Duration: One month, extendable by two
for one month stipend and travel is months at no additional cost to UICC.
US$3,000. Deadline: November 1.
Duration: One month. Extendable by two Notification: February.
months at no cost to UICC.
Deadline: Applications accepted at any
time.
Notification: Within 60 days of application.
INTERNATIONAL UNION OF
MICROBIOLOGICAL SOCIETIES
UICC International Cancer Technology Secretary-General, IUMS
Transfer Fellowships for Teaching Robert A Samson
Faculty (Reverse ICRETT) Centraalbureau voor Schimmelcultures
Purpose: To facilitate up to one week long PO Box 85167
teaching and training courses by an outside 3508 AD Utrecht
faculty for groups of 10 - 30 appropriately- The Netherlands
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Phone: +31-30-2122600 Applicants should have at least three years
Fax: +31-30-251-2097 of training in any of the microbiological
Website: http://www.iums.org sciences and must have adequate research
Email: samson@cbs.knaw.nl work experience.
Financial Provisions: Up to US$4000 for
Grants contact: travel, housing, and meal expenses.
Katherine A. Smart Duration: Three months, with an additional
Professor of Brewing Science three possible given outside funding.
Division of Food Science Deadline: July 1, 2006.
School of Biosciences
University of Nottingham
Sutton Bonington Campus
Loughborough
LE12 5RD
JAPANESE INTERNATIONAL
Phone: +44 1159 516214
COOPERATION AGENCY
Fax: +44 1159 516162
Japan International Cooperation Agency
Email: katherine.smart@nottingham.ac.uk
(JICA)
6th–13th floors, Shinjuku Maynds Tower
Fields of Study: Microbiology and related
2-1-1 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku
fields.
Tokyo 151-8558
Japan
Phone: +81-3-5352-5311/5312/5313/5314
Travel Fellowship
Website: http://www.jica.go.jp/english
Purpose: To provide an opportunity to Email: jicagap-opinion@jica.go.jp
young microbiologists from any developing
country to attend a workshop or specialized Fields of Study: Global issues, such as the
scientific meeting. environment and HIV/AIDS, as well as
Eligibility: Residents of developing development-related fields such as health
countries who are graduate students in their and health care.
final year of Ph.D. study or postdoctoral
fellows with less than three years of
postdoctoral training. Technical Training Program
Financial Provisions: Up to US$2000 for
Purpose: To support training in Japan and
travel, accommodation, and registration
in developing countries related to human
fees.
development.
Deadline: September 30, December 31,
Eligibility: Nationals of developing
March 31, June 30 for travel after the
countries.
subsequent deadline.
Duration: Varies by program; contact the
Japanese embassy nearest you.
UNESCO-IUMS-SGM Fellowship
Note: Cosponsored by UNESCO and the Scholarship Program
Society for General Microbiology.
Purpose: To support study in Japanese
Purpose: To provide an opportunity to
institutions leading to a Masters or Ph.D.
young microbiologists from any developing
degree.
country to pursue, or to complete, a part of
Eligibility: Nationals of countries receiving
an ongoing research program at a laboratory
Overseas Development Aid.
in an industrialized or developed country
Financial Provisions: Stipend covers living
and/or to acquire theoretical or technical
expenses, the cost of moving into housing,
knowledge in their particular area of
and travel to Japan.
research.
Deadline: Opportunities are advertised on a
Eligibility: Residents of developing
country by country basis; contact the
countries who are permanent employees,
Japanese embassy nearest you.
research fellows, or graduate or doctoral
students in the country of residence.
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Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Purpose: To allow foreign fellows to
JAPAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION advance their own research within Japanese
OF SCIENCE institutions while stimulating Japanese
Japan Society for the Promotion of Science researchers and advancing research in the
(JSPS) counterpart country.
Ichibancho Office Eligibility: Permanent residents or citizens
Sumitomo-Ichibancho Bldg. 6 of Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Ichibancho Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark,
Chiyoda-ku Estonia, Finland, France, Germany,
Tokyo 102-8471 Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand,
Phone: 81 3 3263 9094 Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia,
Email: Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, United
Website: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/ or Kingdom or the United States. Applicants
http://www.fic.nih.gov/programs/japan.html must have obtained a PhD upon the start
date of the fellowship or within six years as
Fields of Study: All fields of the humanities, of April 2nd of the fellowship award year.
natural sciences, and social sciences. Scientists who are US citizens or US
Note: JSPS also conducts bilateral scientist permanent residents may apply via the
exchanges and joint research with Fogarty International Center.
designated countries. See Financial Provisions: Round-trip air ticket
http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e- (based on JSPS regulations), monthly
bilat/main.html for full details and country allowance, relocation allowance, domestic
list. research travel support, overseas travel
accident and illness insurance.
Duration: 12 months to 24 months.
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Short Deadline: June 30.
Term)
Purpose: To allow foreign fellows to
Invitation Fellowship Program, Short and
advance their own research within Japanese
Long Term
institutions while stimulating Japanese
researchers and advancing research in the Purpose: To allow scientists employed at
counterpart country. designated Japanese research institutions
Eligibility: Citizens or permanent residents and laboratories to invite fellow researchers
of the United States, Canada, Austria, from other countries to Japan to participate
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, in cooperative activities.
Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxemburg, Eligibility: Citizen of a country that has
Holland, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, diplomatic relations with Japan, or Japanese
Switzerland and the UK. Applicants must national working abroad for at least 10
have obtained a Ph.D. within the past ten years. Substantial research experience
years or be within two years of obtaining required, evidenced by status as senior
one. NIH affiliated scientists who are citizens scientist, university professor, or equivalent.
or permanent residents of these countries For long term fellowships, researchers with
may apply via the Fogarty International a Ph.D. for at least six years are also eligible
Center. to apply. In addition to applying via a
Financial Provisions: Travel to and within Japanese host institution, applicants may
Japan, monthly maintenance, settling-in contact a foreign nominating authority, such
allowance, monthly research support, as the Fogarty International Center for NIH –
accident and illness insurance. affiliated scientists.
Duration: 15 days to 11 months. Financial Provisions: Short term: Round-
Deadline: October 31. trip air ticket, per diem of 18,000 yen, and a
domestic travel allowance of 150,000 yen.
Long term: Round-trip air ticket, monthly
stipend of 369,000 yen, domestic travel
allowance of 100,000 yen, research
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expense of Duration: Three years, with possibility of
40,000 yen. further year of “transition award.”
Duration: Short term: 14 to 60 days, long Deadline: January 17 and July 14, 2006.
term: 61 days to 10 months.
Deadline: September 9 (both) and May 12
(short term only). Postdoctoral Fellowship
Purpose: To attract qualified and promising
health scientists and to give them the
opportunity to receive full-time research
training in areas that reflect the JDRF
JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION research mission goals.
INTERNATIONAL Eligibility: Citizenship and location
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International unrestricted. Applicants must have received
(JDFI) a doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., DMD, DVM)
Attention: Grant Administrator or equivalent within five years of award
120 Wall Street activation.
New York, NY 10005-4001 Financial Provisions: Research allowance
Phone: (212) 785-9500 of US$5,500 per year, as well as a stipend
Fax: (212) 785-9609 based on years of relevant postdoctoral
Website: http://www.jdrf.org experience. There are no indirect costs
Email: rinsel@jdrf.org allowed for fellowships, and JDRF will make
no deductions for income tax, Social
Security, etc. Health insurance costs are
Field of Study: Type 1 diabetes and its permissible.
complications. Duration: Up to two years.
Deadline: January 17 and July 14, 2006.
Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship
Career Development Award
Purpose: To support promising health
scientists in receiving full time research Purpose: To support research by qualified
training and in transitioning from a fellowship and promising scientists early in their faculty
to an independent faculty-level position. careers, giving them the opportunity to
Eligibility: Citizenship and location establish themselves in areas that reflect the
unrestricted. Applicants must have received JDRF research mission goals. Research
a doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., DMD, DVM) may emphasize basic or clinical topics.
or equivalent within five years of award Eligibility: Applicants should have received
activation. Applicants who have completed their first doctoral degree at least three but
one to three years of postdoctoral training not more than seven years before the
and show extraordinary promise are award. The applicant must hold an
encouraged to apply. academic faculty-level position (including
Financial Provisions: Stipends are in the assistant professor or equivalent) at the time
amount of US$90,000 total costs per year. of the application at a university, health
Salary is determined based on years of science center, or comparable institution
experience. Funds in excess of the stipend with strong, well-established research and
can be used for travel to scientific meetings training programs for the chosen area of
(up to US$2000/year), journal subscriptions, interest. Citizenship and location
books, training courses, laboratory supplies, unrestricted.
or equipment (in Year 1 only). There are no Financial Provisions: Awards are in the
indirect costs. The optional one-year amount of US$150,000 per year, including
“transition” award is in the amount of indirect costs. These funds may be used for
US$110,000 total costs, which requires research allowance, which can include a
sponsoring institution and faculty technician, supplies, equipment, and travel
appointment. Indirect costs (excluding up to US$2000 per year. Salary request
equipment) cannot exceed 10%. Health must be consistent with the established
insurance costs are permissible. salary structure of the applicant’s institution.
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Indirect costs (excluding equipment) cannot submitted by domestic and foreign non-profit
exceed 10%. organizations of all types.
Duration: Up to five years. At least 75% of Financial Provisions: Up to US$2 million
the time and effort of the awardee must be total costs per year.
spent on diabetes related research projects. Duration: Up to five years.
Deadline: January 17 and July 14, 2006. Deadline: LOI deadline for complications
February 1, 2006. LOI deadline for
autoimmunity and prevention February 1,
Early Career Patient-oriented Diabetes 2007. LOI deadline for human islet
Research Award transplantation August 1, 2007.
Purpose: To support investigators in
pursuing diabetes-related clinical research
and in transitioning to independent faculty or Conference Grants
research appointments. Purpose: To support scientific meetings,
Eligibility: The successful candidate will conferences, and workshops relevant to
have an M.D. or M.D.-Ph.D.., hold an JRDI’s mission.
appointment or joint appointment in a Eligibility: Organizations sponsoring
subspecialty of clinical medicine, and meetings relevant to JRDI’s mission.
conduct human clinical research. In Location unrestricted.
exceptional circumstances, non-M.D. Financial Provisions: Requests of under
candidates will be considered if their work is US$10,000 must be supported by a LOI, a
likely to contribute significantly to a clinical draft agenda, and a budget. Requests of
outcome. The candidate must hold an more than US$10,000 must be submitted via
appointment or joint appointment in a clinical a formal application.
department. Citizenship and location Deadline: Open.
unrestricted.
Financial Provisions: Awards are in the
amount of US$150,000 total costs per year Innovative Grants
(up to US$75,000 of this may be requested Purpose: To support highly innovative basic
for research allowance, which can include a and clinical research that is at the
technician, supplies, equipment, and travel developmental stage by providing “seed”
of up to US$2,000 per year). Salary request money for investigative work based on
must be consistent with the established sound scientific hypotheses for which
salary structure of the applicant’s institution, preliminary data are insufficient for a regular
and equipment in years other than the first research grant but that are likely to result in
must be strongly justified. Indirect costs important results for the treatment of
(excluding equipment) cannot exceed 10%. diabetes and its complications. Areas of
Duration: Up to five years. scientific need are highlighted in the RFA
Deadline: January 17 and July 14, 2006. each year.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold an M.D.,
D.M.D., D.V.M., Ph.D., or equivalent and
Center Grants have a faculty position or equivalent at a
Purpose: To support leading scientists and college, university, medical school, or other
clinicians wishing to capture and translate research facility. Applications may be
new and emerging ideas into clinical benefit submitted by domestic and foreign non-profit
for people with diabetes. organizations, public and private, such as
Eligibility: Centers that have a major focus universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories,
in one of the three target areas: human islet units of state and local governments, and
transplantation; complications; and eligible agencies of the federal government.
autoimmunity, prevention and genetics. Ordinarily, for-profit organizations will not be
Applicants must hold an M.D., DMD, DVM, considered, except under special
Ph.D. or equivalent and have a faculty circumstances.
position or equivalent at a college, Financial Provisions: Up to US$100,000 in
university, medical school, company, or direct costs and indirect costs of 10%, for a
other research facility. Applications may be total of US$110,000.
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Duration: One year. Financial Provisions: Up to US$165,000
Deadline: July 15, 2005, November 18, per year including indirect costs.
2005, and March 17, 2006. Duration: Three years.
Deadline: January 17 and July 14, 2006.
Clinical Investigations Research Grants
Purpose: To support clinical research
programs that exceed the fiscal limitation of
the JDRF regular grant mechanism and/or W.K. KELLOGG FOUNDATION
do not fit the structure of the Center or
Program Project Grant mechanisms. Manager of Grant Proposals
Eligibility: Applicants must hold an M.D., One Michigan Avenue East
D.M.D., D.V.M., Ph.D., or equivalent and Battle Creek, MI 49017-4012
have a faculty position or equivalent at a Phone: 616 968-1611
college, university, medical school, Fax: 269 968-0413
company, or other research facility. Website: http://www.wkkf.org
Citizenship and location unrestricted. Email: available via website.
Financial Provisions: Up To US$660,000
total costs per year. Fields of Study: Health, food systems/rural
Duration: Three to five years. development, youth and education/higher
Deadline: LOIs due June 30, 2005 and education, and philanthropy and
January 3, 2006. TBA for fiscal year 2007. volunteerism.
Program Project Grants Grant Program
Purpose: To support collaborative Purpose: To provide support in the areas of
investigations that lead to or address health, agriculture, education, leadership,
questions of clinical relevance that will and youth.
impact the treatment or prevention of type 1 Eligibility: Funds research only as part of a
diabetes and its complications. broader program to which assistance is
Eligibility: Applicants must hold an M.D., already provided. Support is limited to the
D.M.D., D.V.M., Ph.D., or equivalent and United States, Latin America and the
have a faculty position or equivalent at a Caribbean, and southern African countries
college, university, medical school, of Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi,
company, or other research facility. Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, and
Citizenship and location unrestricted. Zimbabwe. Grants are made only to
Financial Provisions: Up to US$660,000 nonprofit institutions or organizations.
total costs per year. Prospective applicants must submit a
Duration: Three years. preproposal briefly summarizing the
Deadline: LOIs due June 30, 2005 and proposed study and how the research will be
January 3, 2006. TBA for fiscal year 2007. used.
Duration: Contact agency for current
information.
Regular Research Grants Deadline: Open.
Purpose: To support research by new
and/or established researchers investigating
the cause, treatment, prevention, and/ore
cure of diabetes and its complications.
KOREA SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Eligibility: Applicants must hold an M.D.,
FOUNDATION
D.M.D., D.V.M., Ph.D., or equivalent and
have a faculty position or equivalent at a R&D Human Resources Exchange Team
college, university, medical school,
KOSEF
company, or other research facility. #180-1 Kajung-dong
Citizenship and location unrestricted. Yusung-gu, Taegon 305-350
R.O. KOREA
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Phone: 82-42-869-6813 International Cooperative Research
Fax: 82-42-869-6815 Program
Website: http://www.kosef.re.kr/english Contact: Mr. Jong-Deok KIM, Program
Email: jhpark@kosef.re.kr Manager
Phone: +82 42 869 6401
Fields of Study: Basic and applied Fax: +82 42 869 6613
sciences. Email: jdkim@kosef.re.kr
Purpose: To support bilateral joint research
projects with selected countries in all natural
APEC Postdoctoral Fellowship and science fields, engineering fields, and social
Postdoctoral Fellowship for Foreign science fields related to science and
Researchers technology.
Purpose: To facilitate and promote regional Eligibility: Teams of Korean scientists – full
cooperation in science and technology by time university lecturers or senior
linking the centers of excellence in researchers - and scientists from: Australia,
advanced research and education in the Austria, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech
Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Republic, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany,
region. Hungary, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico,
Eligibility: Applicants must have a Ph.D. Mongolia, New Zealand, Poland, Russia,
and some postdoctoral experience; be 40 Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, the United
years of age or less; have a good command Kingdom, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan.
of spoken and written English (or the Korean Financial Provisions: KOSEF and its
language); be in good health, both physically overseas counterparts jointly support
and mentally, so as not to hinder the research costs.
advancement of research projects; and have Duration: Two years.
a letter of invitation from a Korean Advisor. Deadline: Open.
APEC grantees must be a national of one of
the following countries: Australia, Brunei,
Canada, Chile, China, Hong Kong,
Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New
Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Philippines,
LALOR FOUNDATION
Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Thailand, Peru,
Russia, U. S. A., or Vietnam. General
The Lalor Foundation
grantees must be a national of one of the
C/o Grants Management Associates
following countries: Algeria, Bangladesh,
77 Summer Street, 8th Floor
Egypt, India, Pakistan, Poland, or Vietnam.
Boston, MA 02110-1006
Fields of study include Natural Science and
Phone: 617 426-7172 x 314
Engineering.
Fax: 617 426-7087
Financial Provisions: A living allowance of
Website: http://www.lalorfound.org
1,300,000 Won per month, overseas travel
Pamela Maksy, Foundation Administrator
accident insurance for the grantee covering
Email: pmaksy@grantsmanagement.com
medical treatment during their stay in Korea
in accordance with local insurance company
Fields of Study: Mammalian reproductive
policy, round trip airplane tickets for fellows
physiology as related to the regulation of
only (tickets will be issued by KOSEF and
fertility.
sent to applicants by PTA). Any expenses
for medical treatment not covered by the
policy must be borne by grantees
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
themselves.
Duration: Awarded for a period of six to 12 Purpose: To promote intensive research in
months. the areas indicated and to assist and
Deadline: September 30. encourage able young investigators in
academic positions to follow research
careers in reproductive physiology.
Eligibility: Citizenship and location
unrestricted. Institutes must be exempt from
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federal income taxes according to the U.S. Deadline: Preliminary application (via
Internal Revenue Code. Applicants should website): September 15. Complete
have a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent and application: October 1.
should not have a faculty appointment.
Those who have held a doctoral degree for
less than five years are preferred.
Financial Provisions: Up to US$35,000 per Scholar in Clinical Research
year for coverage of stipend, institutional Purpose: To support fundamental research
overhead, and laboratory and miscellaneous in genetics, molecular and cell biology,
expenses. molecular pharmacology, molecular virology
Duration: One year with possible renewal and immunology. The program also
for one additional year. encompasses translational research directly
Deadline: January 13, 2006. TBA for 2007. relevant to the improved treatment or
diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma
and, where applicable, to prevention.
Eligibility: Highly qualified investigators
who are expected to hold independent
THE LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY faculty-level appointments and who are
Director of Research Administration conducting original, independent applied
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society research, often involving early-stage clinical
1311 Mamaroneck Avenue trials which will advance the prevention,
White Plains, NY 10605 diagnosis or treatment of hematologic
Phone: (914) 821-8843 or -8859 malignancies. Citizenship is unrestricted.
Fax: (914) 821-8946 Financial Provisions: US$110,000 (stipend
Website: http://www.lls.org of US$105,000 plus US$5,000 institutional
Email: researchprograms@lls.org overhead) per year.
Duration: Five years, with yearly non-
Fields of Study: Basic, clinical, or competitive renewal.
translational research in leukemia, Deadline: Preliminary application (via
lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease, and website): September 15. Complete
myeloma. application: October 1.
Scholar Program Special Fellow Program
Purpose: To support fundamental research Purpose: To support fundamental research
in genetics, molecular and cell biology, in genetics, molecular and cell biology,
molecular pharmacology, molecular virology molecular pharmacology, molecular virology
and immunology. The program also and immunology. The program also
encompasses translational research directly encompasses translational research directly
relevant to the improved treatment or relevant to the improved treatment or
diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma
and, where applicable, to prevention. and, where applicable, to prevention.
Eligibility: Highly qualified investigators Eligibility: Qualified investigators who have
who have demonstrated their ability to completed a minimum of two years of
conduct original research bearing on postdoctoral research training at the time of
leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. They review (January) and are continuing their
are expected to hold independent faculty- research training under the direction of a
level positions and to have obtained research sponsor. Citizenship is
substantial support for their research from a unrestricted.
national agency. Citizenship is unrestricted. Financial Provisions: US$60,000 (stipend
Financial Provisions: US$110,000 (stipend of US$56,000 plus US$4,000 institutional
of US$105,000 plus US$5,000 institutional overhead) per year.
overhead) per year. Duration: Three years, with yearly non-
Duration: Five years, with yearly non- competitive renewal.
competitive renewal.
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Deadline: Preliminary application (via Deadline: Preliminary application (via
website): September 15. Complete website): September 15. Complete
application: October 1. application: October 1.
Special Fellows in Clinical Research Specialized Center of Research
Program Purpose: To encourage multidisciplinary
Purpose: To support fundamental research research focused on the prevention or cure
in genetics, molecular and cell biology, of leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma.
molecular pharmacology, molecular virology Eligibility: A proposed center should be
and immunology. The program also composed of at least three scientific projects
encompasses translational research directly capable of interacting. Applications may be
relevant to the improved treatment or submitted by individuals holding an M.D.,
diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma Ph.D., or equivalent degree, working in
and, where applicable, to prevention. domestic or foreign non-profit organizations,
Eligibility: Researchers who hold a Ph.D., such as universities, colleges, hospitals or
M.D. or equivalent degree and laboratories. Applications may be multi-
have completed a minimum of two years of institutional in nature. Applicants need not
clinical hematology, oncology, be U.S. citizens, and there are no
hematology/oncology or hematopathology restrictions on applicant age, race, gender or
training or postdoctoral research training in a creed. In any given year, no more than one
clinical discipline (e.g., cytogenetics, application can be submitted from an
molecular pathology) are eligible. These institution, including its affiliated entities.
grantees should provide evidence that their Financial Provisions: The Center's
career focus will be on the prevention, maximal annual total cost, direct and
diagnosis, or treatment of leukemia, indirect, cannot exceed US$1.25 million.
lymphoma, or myeloma. Citizenship is The aggregate costs over five years cannot
unrestricted. exceed US$6.25 million. The direct costs, if
Financial Provisions: US$60,000 (stipend justified by the aggregate budget may be up
of US$56,000 plus US$4,000 institutional to US$1.042 million per year. The indirect or
overhead) per year. institutional costs cannot exceed 20% of the
Duration: Three years, with yearly non- direct costs per year.
competitive renewal. Duration: Five years, with further
Deadline: Preliminary application (via competitive renewal possible.
website): September 15. Complete Deadline: Preliminary application (via
application: October 1. website): November 1.
Complete application: March 15.
Fellow Program
Purpose: To support fundamental research Translational Research Program
in genetics, molecular and cell biology, Purpose: To fund research that shows high
molecular pharmacology, molecular virology promise for translating basic biomedical
and immunology. The program also knowledge to prevention or new treatments
encompasses translational research directly and, ultimately, to prolong and enhance life.
relevant to the improved treatment or Eligibility: Applications may be submitted
diagnosis of leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma by individuals holding an M.D., Ph.D., or
and, where applicable, to prevention. equivalent degree, working in domestic or
Eligibility: Promising young investigators foreign non-profit organizations, such as
with less than two years of postdoctoral universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories,
research. Citizenship is unrestricted. units of State and Local Governments, or
Financial Provisions: US$50,000 (stipend eligible agencies of the Federal
of US$47,000 plus US$3,000 institutional Government. Applicants from the National
overhead) per year. Institutes of Health are not eligible.
Duration: Three years, with yearly non- Applications may be multi-institutional in
competitive renewal. nature. Applicants need not be U.S. citizens,
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but should have an independent research or Eligibility: Applicants must have an M.D.,
academic position. Ph.D., DVM, DDS, or equivalent degree. All
Financial Provisions: Maximum of U.S. citizens are eligible, with no geographic
US$200,000, which includes direct costs restrictions. Foreign applicants will be
and a maximum overhead of US$20,000 or eligible for study in U.S. laboratories only.
11.1 percent of direct costs. Research must be at nonprofit institutions.
Duration: Three years, with possible Financial Provisions: US$50,000 per
renewal for two additional years. annum, which will cover stipend, travel, and
Deadline: Preliminary application (via research expenses.
website): March 1. Duration: Three years.
Complete application: March 15. Deadline: October 1.
Focused Group Workshops
Purpose: To sponsor workshops that serve
to advance the mission of the society in a CHARLES A. AND ANNE MORROW
unique manner distinct from existing annual LINDBERGH FOUNDATION
meetings of professional societies.
Eligibility: Applications may be submitted 2150 Third Avenue North, Suite 310
by individuals holding an M.D., Ph.D., or Anoka, MN 55303-2200
equivalent degree, working in domestic or Phone: (763) 576-1596
foreign non-profit organizations, such as Fax: (763) 576-1664
universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, Website: http://www.lindberghfoundation.org
units of State and Local Governments, or Email: info@lindberghfoundation.org
eligible agencies of the Federal
Government. Applications may be multi- Fields of Study: Agriculture,
institutional in nature. Applicants need not aviation/aerospace, conservation of natural
be U.S. citizens. resources, education, exploration, health
Financial Provisions: Maximum of (including biomedical research, health and
US$30,000. population sciences, and adaptive
Deadline: Open. technology) and waste minimization and
management.
Seed Grants
LIFE SCIENCES RESEARCH Purpose: To support projects whose
FOUNDATION purpose is to achieve a better balance
between the advance of technology and
LSRF preservation of the environment.
Lewis Thomas Laboratory Eligibility: Grants are international in scope,
Princeton University and citizens of all countries may apply.
Washington Road Financial Provisions: Grants are awarded
Princeton, NJ 08544 to individuals. The maximum amount is
Phone: 609 258-3551 US$10,580 (the total cost of the Spirit of St.
Fax: 609 258-2957 Louis in 1927).
Website: http://www.lsrf.org Duration: One year.
Email: sdirenzo@molbio.princeton.edu Deadline: Second Thursday of June for
funding for the following year.
Fields of Study: Biological sciences.
Postdoctoral Fellowship
Purpose: To provide training and support of MAPI RESEARCH INSTITUTE
the highest quality young scientists in the
best research environments. 27, rue de la Villette
73
69003 Lyon, France Financial Provisions: Range from
Phone: +33 (0) 472 13 65 75 US$34,000 to US$107,000, with an average
Fax: +33 (0) 472 13 66 82 of US$77,000 per year.
Website:http://www.mapi-research.fr Duration: Three years.
Email: vkhoury@mapi.fr Deadlines: Letter of intent deadline, April
30; application deadline, September 30.
Fields of Study: Patient health-related
quality of life.
Prematurity Research Initiative
Purpose: To support research on
Catherine Pouget Award prematurity and preterm deliveries,
Purpose: Annual prize supporting research especially concerning new paradigms based
into studying the impact of quality of health on strong conceptual frameworks.
care or improving the quality of life of the Eligibility: All qualified scientists with faculty
terminally ill. appointments, or the equivalent, in
Eligibility: Citizenship and location universities, hospitals, and research
unrestricted. Applicants may include institutions.
students, degree candidates, fellows, or Financial Provisions: Range from
faculty members early in their research. US$71,000 to US$160,000, with an average
Financial Provisions: Total award of of US$107,000 per year. Grants do not
US$10,000. cover the recipient’s salary, but do cover
Duration: One or two years. salary support for technical help.
Deadline: May 31, 2006. Duration: Three years.
Deadlines: Letter of intent deadline, April
15; application deadline, July 15.
Public Health Research Request for
MARCH OF DIMES
Proposals
Grants Administration
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation Contact: ppr@marchofdimes.com
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue Purpose: To support research on policy and
White Plains, NY 10605 public health related to the March of Dimes
Phone: (914) 428-7100 mission, including health care for pregnant
Fax: (914) 997-4560 women, infants, and children. Most priority
Website: http://www.marchofdimes.com issues involved the United States health
Email: researchgrants@marchofdimes.com care system.
Eligibility: Researchers with relevant
Fields of Study: Research on birth defects research proposals may apply for funding.
and infant mortality, encompassing Priority will be given to new researchers who
biological processes governing have completed an advanced degree in
development, genetics, clinical studies, public health, public policy, economics, or
studies of reproductive health, other fields in the two years prior to
environmental toxicology, and social and application or are in the process of
behavioral studies. completing such a degree.
Financial Provisions: Not to exceed
US$25,000.
Research Program Deadlines: Open.
Purpose: To support research relevant to
the mission of March of Dimes.
Basil O’Connor Starter Scholar Research
Eligibility: All qualified scientists with faculty
Award
appointments, or the equivalent, in
universities, hospitals, and research Purpose: To support young scientists at the
institutions. start of their independent research careers.
Eligibility: Completion of doctoral or
postdoctoral training, recent faculty
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appointment. Applicants may not be JAMES S. MCDONNELL FOUNDATION
recipients of a major grant such as an R01
or other grant exceeding US$100,000 per Susan M. Fitzpatrick, Ph.D.
year at the time of the application. 1034 South Brentwood Boulevard, Suite
Financial Provisions: Stipend not to 1850
exceed US$75,000 per year. St. Louis, MO 63117
Duration: Two years. Phone: (314) 721-1532
Deadline: Letter of nomination from chair or Fax: (314) 721-7421
equivalent senior person due March 15. Website: http://www.jsmf.org
Application opens June 30. Email: susan@jsmf.org, or via website
Fields of Study: Bridging brain, mind, and
behavior; studying complex systems; and
brain cancer.
THE MATSUMAE INTERNATIONAL
FOUNDATION
Research Awards
4-14-46 Purpose: To provide adequate, flexible
Kamiogi funding over a sufficient time period to allow
Suginami-ku investigators to pursue and develop
Tokyo 167-0043 innovative directions to their research
Japan programs.
Fax: +81-3-3301-7601 Eligibility: Citizenship and location
Email: contact@matsumae-if.org unrestricted provided that institutions would
Website: http://www.matsumae-if.org qualify as not for profit under U.S. Tax Code.
Graduate students and postdoctoral fellows
Fields of Study: Natural sciences, are not eligible. Applicants must have
engineering, and medicine. completed academic training and hold a
position compatible with the pursuit of
independent research. At most institutions
MIF Research Fellowships this requirement corresponds to individuals
at the assistant professor level and above.
Purpose: To provide fellowships to foreign
Senior scientists must explain, in detail, how
scientists to conduct research at Japanese
they themselves (and not only their research
institutions.
assistants and postdoctoral fellows) will use
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted;
the requested funds to pursue "break-out"
applicants must possess a doctoral degree
research different from that which is ongoing
or masters with at least two years of
in their laboratories.
research experience, not be over 40 years
Financial Provisions: Maximum of
of age, and be conversant in English or
US$450,000 total costs. Funds can be used
Japanese. Applications must be submitted
for any research-based expenses, including
from the applicant’s home country.
travel, equipment, and supplies. Funds can
Financial Provisions: Awards cover a
be used to support collaborative projects. A
monthly stipend of ¥200,000, round-trip
percentage of the funds can also be used to
travel, and insurance. A lump sum of
support small workshops organized by the
¥300,000 is provided upon arrival of the
applicant where the goal of the workshop is
Fellow to cover relocation and living
to gather expertise in support of the
expenses.
research objective.
Duration: From three to six months.
Duration: Minimum of three years to a
Deadline: July 31.
maximum of six years.
Announcement: December
Deadline: March 13, 2006.
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Collaborative Activity Awards Financial Provisions: £50,000 to
Purpose: To initiate interdisciplinary £1,000,000 to support shared research
discussions on problems or issues, to help infrastructure such as equipment or staff as
launch interdisciplinary research networks, well as hosting seminars or workshops.
or to fund communities of Resources requested must be essential to
researchers/practitioners dedicated to achieve collaboration.
developing new methods, tools, and Deadline: Three each year. September,
applications of basic research to applied January, and May, except for public health
problems. proposals, which are due September,
Eligibility: Strong preference will be given February, and June.
to applications involving multi-institutional
collaboration. There are no geographic
restrictions on these awards and the
Foundation encourages international MEDICINE FOR MALARIA VENTURE
applications. The lead applicant must be Dr Ian Bathurst
sponsored by a non-profit institution as MMV
defined by U.S. Tax Code. The grantee International Center Cointrin (ICC) Building
institution must agree to administer the 20, rte de Pré-Bois
award and to waive all indirect and Block G, 3rd Floor
administrative costs. 1215 Geneva 15
Deadline: Letters of inquiry can be Switzerland
submitted at any time to Phone: +41 22 799 4060
collaborative@jsmf.org Fax: +41 22 799 4061
Website: http://www.mmv.org
Email: applications@mmv.org
Fields of Study: Malaria treatment.
MEDICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL
MRC 5th Call for Letters of Interest: Malaria Drug
20 Park Crescent Discovery Research Proposals
London W1B1AL Purpose: To support research on malaria
United Kingdom drug discovery projects directed towards the
Phone: +44 20 7636 5422 identification of candidate compounds for
Fax: +44 20 7436 6179 entry into preclinical development.
Website: http://www.mrc.ac.uk Eligibility: Researchers from single
Email: rbg@headoffice.mrc.ac.uk academic, biotech, or pharmaceutical
institutions or from collaborations among
Fields of Study: Medical research, these institutions are welcome to apply.
including molecular and cellular medicine, Duration: Two years.
infections and immunity, physiological Deadline: LOI due February 28, 2006.
systems and clinical sciences,
neurosciences and mental health, and
health services and public health research. 5th Call of Letters of Interest: Malaria Drug
Natural Products Proposals
Purpose: To support research on malaria
Collaboration Grants drug discovery projects based on the use of
Purpose: To support existing grantees in natural products.
promoting and enhancing collaboration Eligibility: Researchers from single
between themselves and other researchers academic, biotech, or pharmaceutical
working in complementary research. institutions or from collaborations among
Eligibility: Holders of MRC research grants, these institutions are welcome to apply.
career establishment grants, and senior Institutions with well-established
fellowships. infrastructures for natural product programs
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are encouraged to apply, particularly those Short Term Fellowships
that have already identified active agents. Purpose: To promote international co-
Duration: Two years. operation and develop regional and national
Deadline: LOI due February 28, 2006. infrastructures in molecular and cell biology,
to stimulate and facilitate research and
training, and to enable scientists from
developing countries to carry out research in
the Network Centers and to learn techniques
MIDDLE EAST CANCER CONSORTIUM not otherwise accessible to them.
MECC Fellowships to carry out research in
Dr. Michael Silbermann developing countries will also be awarded.
Executive Director Eligibility: Scientists belonging to Network
PO Box 7495 Members Institutions for a fellowship to be
Haifa 31074, Israel used in any other Institute or scientists from
Phone: 972-4-8501821 or 972-4-8244794 any other Institute for a fellowship to be
Fax: 972-4-8524151 or 972-4-8346338 used in a Network Institute. Candidates
Website:http://mecc.cancer.gov must be engaged in molecular or cell biology
Email: mecc@research.haifa.ac.il or research, and must return to their home
mdsilber@tx.technion.ac.il countries after the completion of the
fellowship.
Fields of Study: Cancer research. Financial Provisions: Up to US$4000
Duration: One to three months
Deadline: 30 April or 30 September.
Small Grants Programme
Purpose: To support research projects in
Seed grants
MECC signatory countries – Cyprus, Egypt,
Israel, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority, and Purpose: To provide seed money to enable
Turkey. international cooperative research projects
Eligibility: Investigators from MECC to leverage additional sources of funding.
signatory countries. Eligibility: Projects must be cooperative at
Financial Provisions: US$15,000 per a regional or international level, and must
principal investigator per annum. Each PI involve developing or restructuring
must represent a different signatory country. countries.
Duration: Up to two years. Deadline: Open.
Deadline: No grants currently offered.
Check http://mecc.cancer.gov/calls.html for
updates. Conference grants
Purpose: To support participation in
scientific meetings.
Eligibility: Applicants must participate not
only in the meeting but also in visits to
laboratories and seminars.
MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOLOGY
Deadline: Open.
NETWORK
Prof. Angelo Azzi, President MCBN
Institute for Biochemistry and Molecular
Biology Meeting or workshop grants
Bühlstrasse 28 Purpose: To provide partial support for
CH-3012 Bern cooperative meetings, workshops, or study
Switzerland groups.
Fax: 41 31 631 3737 Eligibility: Projects must be cooperative at
Website: http://www.mcbn.org/Appli.html a regional or international level, and must
Email: angelo.azzi@mci.unibe.ch involve developing or restructuring
countries.
Fields of Study: Molecular and cell biology. Deadline: Open.
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Financial Provisions: Up to US$45,000 per
year. Overhead is limited to a maximum of
ten percent of direct costs to be included in
the total amount of the grant requested.
MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION
Duration: One, two, or three years.
Deadlines: Request for application: June 15
Research Department
and December 15.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Full applications: July 15 and January 15.
3300 E. Sunrise Drive
Tucson, AZ 85718
Phone: (520) 529-2000
Fax: (520) 529-5300
Website: http://www.mdausa.org NATIONAL ACADEMIES (UNITED
STATES)
Fields of Study: Over forty diseases of the Research Associateship Programs
neuromuscular system. Keck Center of the National Academies
500 Fifth Street, NW, GR 322A
Washington, DC 20001
Research Grant Phone: 202-334-2760
Purpose: To support research relevant to Fax: 202-334-2759
MDA’s mission. Website:
Eligibility: Professional or faculty member http://www4.nas.edu/pga/rap.nsf/WebDocu
at an appropriate educational, medical or ments/Home+Page
research institution holding an M.D., Ph.D., Email: rap@nas.edu
or equivalent degree. Proposals from
applicants outside the United States will be Fields of Study: Science and engineering.
considered for projects of highest priority to
MDA and when, in addition to the applicant’s
having met the requirements noted above, Research Associateship
or one or more of the following conditions Purpose: To support postdoctoral and
exist: (1) the applicant’s country of residence senior researchers in conducting research at
has inadequate sources of financial support; federal laboratories in the U.S. and
(2) collaboration with an MDA-supported overseas.
U.S. investigator is required to conduct the Eligibility: Postdoctoral associates must be
research; (3) an invitation to submit an within five years of receiving a doctorate,
application has been extended by MDA. while senior associates are five years or
Financial Provisions: Varies – no set limit. more beyond the doctorate. Citizenship
Overhead is limited to a maximum of ten unrestricted for most research opportunities.
percent of direct costs to be included in the Financial Provisions: Vary by research
total amount of the grant requested. opportunity.
Duration: One, two, or three years. Deadline: February 1, May 1, August 1,
Deadlines: Request for application: June 15 November 1.
and December 15.
Full applications: July 15 and January 15.
Development Grant NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR
Purpose: To support the development of INFECTIOUS DISEASES
research projects relevant to MDA’s mission.
Eligibility: Members of research teams who NFID
are professional members at appropriate 4733 Bethesda Avenue, Suite 750
institutions and work in the laboratory of Bethesda, M.D. 20814-5278
senior investigators. Applicants must hold an Phone: (301) 656-0003
M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree and have Fax: (301) 907-0878
18 months of postdoctoral research Website: http://www.nfid.org
experience. Email: info@nfid.org
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Eligibility: Candidates must hold a doctoral
Field of Study: Infectious diseases. degree and have no more than five years of
Note: NFID co-sponsors grants and relevant research experience since receipt
fellowships with the Infectious Diseases of their most recent doctoral degree.
Society of America. See IDSA’s listing for Citizens of all non-U.S. countries may apply.
further information. Financial Provisions: Minimum stipend of
US$38,500, supplemented for prior
experience, multiple degrees, and expertise
Advanced Vaccinology Course Travel in areas of current interest to the NIH.
Grant Benefits include health insurance for the
Purpose: To cover travel costs of trainee and family as well as travel to one
researchers admitted to the annual meeting each year.
Advanced Vaccinology Course. For course Duration: One year, with possible
details, see www.fondation-merieux.com extensions up to five years.
Eligibility: Recent postdoctoral graduates Deadline: Open.
interested in a career in vaccinology who
have been accepted into the course. Open
only to U.S. citizens who are working in NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ALLERGY AND
recognized U.S. institutions. INFECTIOUS DISEASE
Financial Provisions: US$4,000. Office of International Extramural Activities
Deadline: November 15, 2005. TBA for Dr. Paula Strickland
2006. 6700-B Rockledge Drive, Room 2154
Bethesda, Md 20892-7610
Phone: 201 435 8563
Email: niaidforeignawards@niaid.nih.gov
Website:
NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH http://www.niaid.nih.gov/ncn/grants/int/defau
lt.htm
Office of Intramural Training and Education
Building 2, Room 2E06 Fields of Study: Infectious disease.
2 Center Drive MSC 0240
Bethesda M.D. 20892-0240 NIAID releases specific Requests for
Phone: 301 496-2427 Proposals and also accepts unsolicited
Fax: 301 402-0483 applications. There are no citizenship or
Website: http://www.nih.gov location limitations on grants; however,
foreign grants are only funded if they
Fields of Study: Biomedical and behavioral represent unique opportunities not available
sciences, including basic, clinical, and in the United States. The list of current
translational research. opportunities is updated daily. Check
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/ncn/budget/default.
htm or contact the office above for
Postdoctoral Visiting Fellowship assistance.
Contact: Patricia M. Sokolove, Ph.D., Acting
Director, FTP, and Director of
Interdisciplinary Training Programs:
sokolovp@mail.nih.gov
Website: NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
http://www.training.nih.gov/postdoctoral/vf.a SOCIETY
sp
Research Programs Department
Purpose: To provide the opportunity for 733 Third Avenue
recent doctoral degree recipients to enhance New York, NY 10017
their research skills in basic and clinical Phone: (212) 986-3240
research at one of the NIH campuses in the Fax: (212) 986-7981
U.S. Website: http://www.nationalmssociety.org
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For research programs, contact: Duration: Up to three years.
Patricia A. O'Looney, Ph.D. Deadline: Mid-February.
Director, Biomedical Research Programs
Phone: (212) 476-0413
Email: patricia.olooney@nmss.org Career Transition Fellowship Program
For training programs, contact: Purpose: To support promising researchers
Timothy Coetzee, Ph.D. in two years of advanced postdoctoral
Director, Research Initiatives and Outreach training in MS research and in the first three
Phone: (212) 476-0478 years of research support in a new faculty
Email: timothy.coetzee@nmss.org appointment.
Eligibility: Applicants must hold a doctoral
Fields of Study: Multiple sclerosis. degree (M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent) and must
be in a research-oriented postdoctoral
training program at an academic,
Postdoctoral Fellowship Program government, or non-profit research
Purpose: To provide research support for institution. Individuals with fewer than two or
postdoctoral fellows, enhancing the more than four years of postdoctoral
likelihood of inexperienced scientists research experience at the time of
performing meaningful and independent application are ineligible for this award.
research relevant to multiple sclerosis and of There are no requirements related to the
them obtaining suitable positions which will source of training support. Clinically-related
enable them to do so. training periods such as medical residencies
Eligibility: Individuals must hold or be or sub-specialty fellowships will not be
candidates for an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent counted towards postdoctoral research
degree and have no more than 36 months of experience. There are no citizenship
postdoctoral training. Reasonable assurance requirements for individuals applying from
of the availability of a suitable position upon U.S. institutions. However, individuals
completion of the fellowship will increase the seeking support for advanced postdoctoral
likelihood that the application will be training at foreign institutions must be U.S.
approved. No citizenship requirements for citizens.
training in U.S. institutions; applicants who Financial Provisions: Approximately
plan to train in other countries must be U.S. US$550,000 total.
citizens. Duration: Five years.
Financial Provisions: Salary of US$39,000 Deadline: Preliminary application due
to US$56,000 as well as an institutional September 1, final due mid-February.
allowance of up to US$2,500 per year.
Deadline: Mid-February.
Senior Faculty Award
Purpose: To support established
Sylvia Lawry Physician Fellowship investigators in receiving training outside of
Program their field of expertise that will enhance their
Purpose: To support the acquisition of capacity to conduct MS-related research.
formal training in key elements associated Eligibility: There are no citizenship
with conducting clinical trials in MS. requirements for individuals applying from
Eligibility: Individuals must have received a U.S. institutions. However, individuals
M.D. or equivalent medical degree from an seeking support for training at foreign
accredited institution; must be licensed to institutions must be U.S. citizens.
practice medicine in the United States; and Financial Provisions: Partial salary
must have completed, in whole or part, support, relocation costs, and research
training in one of the medical specialties support.
relating to multiple sclerosis. Citizenship in Duration: Varies.
unrestricted. Training must take place at a Deadline: February 13.
U.S. institution and with a qualified mentor.
Financial Provisions: Salary of up to
US$40,000 per year
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Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholarship community groups, public/private coalitions,
Purpose: To provide support to voluntary and for-profit organizations, and
independent investigators in the field of multi-organizational consortia.
neuroscience as related to multiple sclerosis Financial Provisions: Varies by year.
at the beginning of their academic careers. Duration: Several years.
Eligibility: M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent with Deadline: Varies by year – check website
no more than five years of independent for release of contract requests-for-
research experience. Applicants must have proposals.
received sufficient research training at pre-
and/or postdoctoral levels to be capable of
independent research. Must hold or have Research Grants
been offered position equivalent to assistant Purpose: To support fundamental as well
professor at an approved institution in the as applied studies, non-clinical or clinical in
U.S. Citizenship is unrestricted. nature, including projects in patient
Financial Provisions: Candidates may management technology.
request up to 75 percent of annual salary Eligibility: No citizenship restrictions.
support with a 3 percent annual increase in Principal investigator should be personally
each of the remaining four years. The and actively responsible for the conduct of
maximal direct cost that may be requested research. Institutions are official recipients of
in the grant budget of the award is grants and may be based in any country.
US$30,000 in the first year, increasing to Applicants are requested to exhaust all local
US$40,000 in the last year. resources, including governmental granting
Duration: Five years. agencies and other national multiple
Deadline: Mid-February sclerosis societies, before coming to the
National Multiple Sclerosis Society of the
U.S. with a request to support research in a
NMSS-AAN MS Clinician Scientist foreign country.
Development Award Financial Provisions: Grant funds may be
Note: this award is cosponsored by the requested for the following categories of
American Academy of Neurology expenditure: salaries for professional and
Foundation. nonprofessional personnel, patient costs,
Purpose: To train young clinicians permanent equipment, consumable
committed to careers in academic medicine supplies, travel, other expenditures not
with an emphasis on MS clinical research. included under the above categories, and
Eligibility: Applicants must hold an M.D., indirect costs.
D.O., or equivalent clinical degree, and must Duration: One to five years.
be licensed to practice medicine in the U.S. Deadline: Early February and early August.
Applicants must be at the PGY4 or PGY5
stage of an accredited residency program in
the U.S. at the time of application. Pilot Research Grants
Citizenship is unrestricted. Purpose: To provide limited short-term
Financial Provisions: Base salary of support of novel high-risk research.
US$74,000 to US$81,000, as well as Eligibility: Open to investigators at
US$2500 institutional allowance. established research institutions to develop
Duration: Two years. concepts and obtain preliminary data.
Deadline: Mid-February. Financial Provisions: Up to US$40,000.
Duration: One year.
Deadline: Open. Review process takes two
Health Care Delivery and Policy Research to three months.
Purpose: To fund research concerning the
organization, funding, quality, outcomes,
and costs of MS care. Collaborative MS Research Centers
Eligibility: Health services investigators, Purpose: To support integrated research
including academic and medical institutions, centers that will help stimulate collaboration
government agencies at any level, and interaction in MS research among
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independent investigators, strengthen the counterpart organizations in other countries,
ties between basic and clinical research, including France, Germany, India, Japan,
and stimulate recruitment of researchers Poland, Sweden, and Switzerland. Contact
from other fields into MS research. NRF or check the website for complete
Eligibility: Institutions must be located in listings.
the U.S. and must be a non-profit research
and/or clinical institution. At least three
separate, independently funded
investigators must apply. It is desirable that Foreign Research Fellowships
two investigators conduct MS-related Purpose: To enable local universities,
research and that one investigator be technikons, and museums to invite research
conducting research in a non-MS research leaders from abroad to spend a short period
area. in South Africa.
Financial Provisions: Up to US$150,000 Eligibility: Applications must be submitted
per year in direct costs. by the local organization or researcher, and
Duration: Up to five years. must include letter of invitation and
Deadline: September 1. acceptance. The visiting fellow should enrich
local expertise and promote future
collaboration, benefiting not only the host
institution but also the broader scientific
community.
NATIONAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION Financial Provisions: Return airfare as well
(SOUTH AFRICA) as a daily subsistence allowance.
International Science Liaison-GMSA Duration: Up to 30 days.
National Research Foundation Deadline: Three months before proposed
PO Box 2600 visit.
Pretoria 0001
South Africa
Phone: +27 12 481 4000 / 4001 Keynote Speakers from Abroad
Fax: +27 12 349 1179 Purpose: To support partial costs of an
Website: http://www.nrf.ac.za/funding/ invited international speaker at a conference
Email: info@nrf.ac.za / workshop / seminar.
Eligibility: Applications must be submitted
Contacts: by the local organization, and must include
Eugenia Ndhundhuma letter of invitation and acceptance.
Phone: 012 481 4063 Financial Provisions: Return airfare as well
Email: eugenia@nrf.ac.za as a daily subsistence allowance.
Duration: Up to six days.
Lee-Anne Seymour Deadline: Three months before proposed
Phone: 012 481 4121 visit.
Email: Seymour@nrf.ac.za
Nokukhanya Mugivhi Postdoctoral Fellowships
Phone: 012 481 4032 Purpose: To support recent recipients of
Email: nokukhanya@nrf.ac.za doctoral degrees in undertaking research in
Fax: 012-481-4007 science, technology, social sciences, and
the humanities.
Fields of Study: Science and technology, Eligibility: South African citizens may apply
particularly relating to sustainable for support in South Africa or at approved
development. institutions abroad. Foreign candidates may
apply for full-time research in South Africa.
Note: In addition to the opportunities listed Applicants must have received a Ph.D.
below, NRF provides additional funding for within five years.
South African researchers and sponsors Financial Provisions: For research in
bilateral exchanges with a variety of South Africa, support is R75,000, including a
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fellowship of R60,000 per year, running Thuthuka Researcher in Training Program
expenses of R10,000 per year, and a one- Purpose: To support entry-level
time contribution towards airfare for researchers in obtaining doctoral degrees
candidates relocating from abroad of and developing designated research groups.
R5,000. Support for research abroad is Eligibility: Individual researchers with a
R5,000 for relocation from South Africa and Masters Degree as their highest
a fellowship of US$16,500 per year. qualification. Applicants must be South
Duration: Two years. African citizens and should be 45 years old
Deadline: July 31, 2005. TBA for 2006. or younger. Applicants should be employed
at NRF recognized research institutions.
Financial Provisions: Research support.
Rest of Africa Interaction Duration: Three two-year cycles.
Purpose: To provide partial assistance for Deadline: August 22, 2005. TBA for 2006.
scientists from other African countries to visit
their counterparts at universities, technikons
or museums in South Africa, as well as for Thuthuka Women in Research Program
local researchers to visit African universities Purpose: To support female researchers in
or attend international conferences in the advancing their research careers.
rest of Africa. Eligibility: Women with doctoral degrees.
Eligibility: Applications must be submitted Applicants must be South African citizens
by the local organization, and must include and should be 45 years old or younger.
letter of invitation and acceptance. Applicants should be employed at NRF
Financial Provisions: Return airfare as well recognized research institutions.
as a daily subsistence allowance. Financial Provisions: Research support.
Duration: Up to 10 days. Duration: Three two-year cycles.
Deadline: Three months before proposed Deadline: August 22, 2005. TBA for 2006.
visit.
Thuthuka REDIBA Program
Southern African Co-operation Fund for Purpose: To support black researchers in
Scientific Research and Technology advancing their research careers.
Development Eligibility: Black male researchers with
Purpose: To fund joint research projects in doctoral degrees. Applicants must be South
specific program areas, including: African citizens and should be 45 years old
conservation of biodiversity, safe or younger. Applicants should be employed
development of biotechnology, indigenous at NRF recognized research institutions.
knowledge, sustainable energy and water, Financial Provisions: Research support.
materials science, food science, information Duration: Three two-year cycles.
technology, and space science. Deadline: August 22, 2005. TBA for 2006.
Eligibility: Two principal investigators must
apply, one in South Africa and one in a
neighboring country in the SADC region.
Both should have Ph.D. degrees and should
be affiliated with an institution of higher
education or research within their country. NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION
Non-nationals must have been resident in (UNITED STATES)
South Africa and/or in the neighboring Office of International Science and
country for three years. Engineering
Financial Provisions: Costs of an average National Science Foundation
of R300,000 per year. 4201 Wilson Boulevard
Duration: Two years. Arlington, Virginia 22230
Deadline: February 17, 2006. Phone: 703 292-8704
Fax: 703 292-9175
Website: http://www.nsf.gov
Email: eapinfo@nsf.gov
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sciences, engineering, and mathematical
Fields of Study: Social sciences, natural and physical sciences.
sciences, engineering. Eligibility: U.S. research institutions or
professional societies. The PI should be
assisted by a small organizing committee of
East Asian and Pacific Summer Institutes three to four lecturers from at least two other
for U.S. Graduate Students (EAPSI) countries of the Americas.
Purpose: To introduce students to East Financial Provisions: Cost per institute is
Asia and Pacific science and engineering in expected to range from US$65,000 to
the context of a research laboratory, and to US$90,000, and may not exceed
initiate personal relationships that will better US$100,000.
enable them to collaborate with foreign Duration: Courses will be two to four
counterparts in the future. weeks.
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent Deadline: January 15.
residents enrolled in an M.S. or Ph.D.
program in science or engineering. For
Japan, fields of study may also include
those supported by the National Institutes of
Health. NESTLE FOUNDATION
Financial Provisions: US$3000 stipend,
international airfare, travel to Washington, Nestlé Foundation for the Study of Problems
DC for pre-departure orientation. Living of Nutrition in the World
expenses will be supported by NSF’s 4 Place de la Gare
partner organizations in the East Asia and P.O. Box 581
the Pacific region. CH-1001 Lausanne
Duration: Eight weeks, June – August. Switzerland
Deadline: Second Tuesday in December. Phone: 41 21 320 33 51
Fax: 41 21 320 33 92
Website: www.nestlefoundation.org
International Research Fellowship Email: nestle.foundation@vtxnet.ch
Program
Purpose: To introduce scientists and Field of Study: Human nutrition, particularly
engineers in the early stages of their careers nutrition education, maternal and child
to research opportunities abroad. nutrition, macro- and micronutrient
Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent deficiencies, and interactions between
residents who have received their Ph.D. infection and nutrition.
within three years or will receive it by the
time of the award.
Financial Provisions: Maximum US$5,000 Research Grant Program
stipend per month. Purpose: To initiate and support research in
Duration: Nine months to two years. human nutrition in low-income countries.
Deadline: Second Tuesday in September. Eligibility: Open to scientists at universities
and other research institutions. Grant
requests from high-income countries are
Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes considered only as part of collaborations in
Program which at least 80% of the budget is allocated
Contact: Eduardo Feller to the low-income country.
Email: efeller@nsf.gov Financial Provisions: Varies by project.
Harold Stolberg Duration: Normally one to three years.
Email: hstolber@nsf.gov Deadline: Letters of intent are accepted
Purpose: To support courses and year round, and all applicants must submit a
workshops offered at an advanced level that letter before being invited to submit a full
promote pan-American cooperation and proposal. Grant applications received by
exchange. Fields of study include biological January 10 will be reviewed at the Spring
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Meeting, and those received by May 10 will who have been admitted unconditionally to
be reviewed at the Fall Meeting. the Dutch institution as a Ph.D. fellow.
Candidates must have completed a
research proposal in collaboration with the
Dutch institution; must demonstrate that a
large portion of the Ph.D. research will take
place in the home country; must be
NETHERLANDS MINISTRY OF FOREIGN
proficient in English, French, or Spanish;
AFFAIRS
and must be nominated by an employer who
Nuffic
guarantees that a job will be held for the
Department for Communication
candidate upon return to the home country.
P.O. Box 29777
Financial Provisions: Up to EUR74,000.
2502 LT The Hague
Duration: Up to four years.
THE NETHERLANDS
Deadline: Applications must reach The
Phone: +31 70 4260164
Netherlands embassy or consulate in the
Fax: +31 70 4260189
applicants own country before June 1 or
Website: http://www.nuffic.net
October 1 2006. Acceptance to a Dutch
Email: nfp@nuffic.nl
University is a prerequisite of applying for a
fellowship.
Fields of Study: Unrestricted.
Refresher Courses
Tailor-made Training Courses
Purpose: To support refresher courses for
Purpose: To provide organizations in
NFP alumni.
developing countries the opportunity to
Eligibility: Organizations in developing
organize particular training for its staff
countries applying for refresher courses
members. Such training provides specific
must be NFP alumni, having completed any
skills or know-how rather than a degree or
NFP-funded training or education course at
diploma.
least two years prior to the planned starting
Eligibility: Organizations must be in a
date of the refresher course; and must not
developing country (see website for list of 57
be a large industrial and/or multinational
eligible nations), may not be a large
firm. Participants in refresher courses must
industrial or multinational firm, must work in
be NFP alumni, having completed any NFP-
a field relevant to sustainable development,
funded training or education course at least
and must identify a training subject relevant
two years prior to the planned starting date
to identified needs. Trainees should have a
of the refresher course; must be employed
clear relationship to the organization, and
in an area to which the course will make a
should be in a position to introduce their
relevant contribution; must have a clear-cut,
skills and knowledge into the organization.
functional relationship with a relevant
Organizations must continue to pay the
organization and be in a position to
candidates’ salaries and to hold jobs for
introduce the newly acquired skills and
them during the training course.
knowledge into that organization; must be a
Financial Provisions: Budget can range
national of one of the 57 developing
from EUR 30,000 to EUR 225,000.
countries on the current list of eligible
Duration: Between two weeks and four
countries, or on the list of eligible countries
months, spread over up to one year.
at the time the original training course took
Deadline: Open.
place; must be nominated by their employer,
who pledges to continue payment of the
participant’s salary and to hold a job open
Fellowships for Ph.D. studies while the employee is attending the
Purpose: To support candidates from refresher course; and must be available for
developing countries in pursuing a Ph.D. at the entire period of the course and be
Dutch universities and institutes for physically and mentally be able to take part
international education. in the entire course.
Eligibility: Nationals of developing countries Financial Provisions: Up to EUR70,000 to
(see website for list of 57 eligible nations) cover travel costs of teaching staff and
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participants as well as salaries of staff and a return to the home country. Employers must
portion of subsistence costs for both staff not be large industrial, commercial and/or
and participants. multinational firms.
Duration: Two weeks. Financial Provisions: Covers tuition fees,
Deadline: October 31, 2005. TBA for 2006. international travel, subsistence, books, and
health insurance.
Duration: Nine months to two years.
Fellowships for Short Courses Deadline: Vary by program, but acceptance
Purpose: To provide post-secondary level to a Dutch institution is always a prerequisite
training in several fields of study at Dutch for application for a fellowship. Applications
institutions. Such courses lead to a are due to The Netherlands embassy or
certificate or diploma. See website for latest consulate in applicant’s home country.
list of eligible short courses.
Eligibility: Nationals of developing countries
(see website for list of 57 eligible nations)
who have been admitted unconditionally to
the Dutch institution. Candidates must be THE NOVARTIS FOUNDATION
proficient in the language of instruction
(usually English); must declare that they will Bursary Scheme Administrator
return to their home country immediately The Novartis Foundation
after the program has ended; and must be 41 Portland Place
nominated by an employer who guarantees London W1B 1BN
that a job will be held for the candidate upon UNITED KINGDOM
return to the home country. Employers must Phone: 44 (0) 20 7636 9456
not be large industrial, commercial and/or Fax: 44 (0) 20 7436 2840
multinational firms. Email: bursary@novartisfound.org.uk
Financial Provisions: Covers tuition fees, Website: http://www.novartisfound.org.uk
international travel, subsistence, books, and
health insurance. Fields of Study: Medical science and
Duration: Two weeks to one year. biomedical research.
Deadline: Varies by short course, but
acceptance to a course is always a
necessary prerequisite to applying for a Bursary Scheme
fellowship. Applications are due to The
Purpose: To enable young scientists to
Netherlands embassy or consulate in
attend Novartis Foundation symposia and,
applicant’s home country.
immediately following the meeting, spend
between four and twelve weeks in the
department of one of the symposium
Fellowships for Master’s Degree
participants.
Programmes
Eligibility: Applicants (of any nationality)
Purpose: To support candidates in almost must be aged 25 to 35 years on the closing
every field of studying working towards date for application. Must be actively
Masters of Arts, Masters of Sciences, or a engaged in research on the topic covered by
Professional Masters degree. See website their chosen symposium, and should not
for complete list of eligible programs. already have accepted an invitation to
Eligibility: Nationals of developing countries participate in that symposium.
(see website for list of 57 eligible nations) Financial Provisions: Travel expenses,
who have been admitted unconditionally to board and lodging.
the Dutch institution. Candidates must be Duration: Up to three months, including
proficient in the language of instruction travel, symposium, and visiting a
(typically English); must declare that they participant’s laboratory.
will return to their home country immediately Deadline: Varies by symposium – normally
after the program has ended; and must be a few months in advance of meeting.
nominated by an employer who guarantees
that a job will be held for the candidate upon
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Eligibility: Citizens of Eastern Europe,
Central Asia, and the former Soviet Union
who are 30 to 40 years of age, are practicing
THE OPEN SOCIETY INSTITUTE
physicians with teaching responsibilities,
and have published in English. English
400 West 59th Street
proficiency is required.
New York, NY 10019
Duration: Less than one month.
Phone: 212 548-0600
Deadline: Varies by seminar. See
Fax: 212 548-4612
http://www.aaf-online.org/medsms.htm for
Website: http://www.soros.org
upcoming deadlines.
Or
Open Society Institute
Oktober 6 utca 12
H-1051 Budapest, Hungary
Phone:(36 1) 327-3863
Fax:(36 1) 327-3809 ORGANIZATION OF AMERICAN STATES
Fields of Study: Education; governance; Educational Portal of the Americas
health; human rights; law and justice; Organization of American States
children and youth; economic development; 1889 "F” Street, NW
media, arts and culture; women. Washington, DC 20006
USA
Email: portal@iacd.oas.org
International Policy Fellowship Program Website: http://www.educoas.org
Purpose: To build local policymaking
capacity by supporting research and Fields of Study: Graduate study or
providing fellows mobility and intellectual research in any field, except medical
freedom in their home countries. Specific sciences and related areas, and introductory
themes change yearly – check the website and language studies.
is summer 2006 for 2007-2008 fellowship
guidelines.
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or Professional Development Awards
permanent residents of the former Soviet Course listings are distributed to OAS
Union, Central and Eastern Europe, the General Secretariat Offices in Member
Middle East, Africa, or Asia. Applicants must States. Full information is available only in
be affiliated with a recognized policymaking this listing.
body, nongovernmental organization, Purpose: To support advanced training of
university, or research institution. citizens of the Americas in the priority areas
Financial Provisions: Monthly stipend requested by the countries.
commensurate with local salaries as well as Eligibility: Citizens or permanent residents
a budget for research, communications, of OAS member States. Candidates who
travel, publication, and advocacy costs. meet the requirements indicated in the
Duration: One year. course announcement. Candidates must be
Deadline: TBA for 2007. proficient in the language of instruction of
the course. Candidates may not apply for a
fellowship in a country of which they are a
OMI-Salzburg Medical Seminars citizen or permanent resident.
International Member States: Antigua and
Note: seminars are co-funded by the Open Barbuda, Argentina, Bahamas, Barbados,
Society Institute and the Austrian Federal Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile,
Ministry for Education, Science, and Culture. Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominica, Dominican
Purpose: To train physicians from Eastern Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Grenada,
Europe and Eurasia through small seminars Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras,
run by physicians from the United States Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama,
and Austria. Paraguay, Peru, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint
Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,
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Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, United Eligibility: Applicants must hold an M.D.,
States, Uruguay and Venezuela. Ph.D., or equivalent degree and must hold
Financial Provisions: Tuition and fees, the rank of Assistant Professor or above at
international travel, and health insurance. the time of application. Citizenship and
These benefits will vary depending on the location are unrestricted.
type of award. Financial Provisions: US$110,000 per
Duration: Varies by program. year ($100,000 direct costs, US$10,000
Deadline: Varies. overhead.)
Duration: Two years.
Deadline: May 31, 2005. TBA for 2006.
Scholars Grant in Clinical Epidemiology
PFIZER INC Purpose: To support the career
development of junior faculty in
Grant Coordinator epidemiology.
Pfizer Inc. Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens
335 W. 16th St, 4th Floor or foreign nationals with U.S. permanent
New York, NY 10011 resident status (proof required) who have a
Phone: 212 336-1515, 800 201-1214 doctoral degree, relevant research
Fax: 800 283-3392 experience, and postdoctoral clinical training
appropriate for the research proposed. The
Fields of Study: Biomedical research applicant should hold a junior faculty
related to human health. position (within two years of appointment as
an instructor, an assistant professor, or an
Note: Please see the ASTMH and the equivalent junior faculty rank) at an
Infectious Diseases Society of America for accredited academic medical institution
additional Pfizer-sponsored opportunities. (allopathic or osteopathic).
Financial Provisions: US$130,000.
Fellowships in Infectious Diseases Duration: Two years.
Deadline: January 6, 2006. TBA for 2007.
Purpose: To support the career
development of talented junior physician-
scientists in basic and clinical research on
Scholars Grant in Public Health
infectious diseases relevant to human
health. Purpose: To support the career
Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens development of junior faculty in public health
or foreign nationals with U.S. permanent who are pursuing community-based, public
resident status (proof required) who have a health practice research intended to foster
doctoral degree and at least one year of academic science and knowledge of public
postdoctoral clinical training appropriate for health, and collaborative partnerships
the research proposed. Applicants should between accredited schools or programs of
not have a full-time tenure track position in public health and state and local
the first year of the fellowship. departments of public health.
Financial Provisions: US$130,000. Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens
Duration: Two years. or foreign nationals with U.S. permanent
Deadline: January 6, 2006. TBA for 2007. resident who are junior faculty (within two
years of appointment as an instructor, an
assistant professor, or an equivalent junior
International HDL Research Awards faculty rank) with a doctoral degree and who
Program are employed by an accredited
school/program of public health at the time
Contact: hdlawards@ammedica.com
of application.
Purpose: To support research on HDL (high
Financial Provisions: US$130,000.
density lipoprotein), atherosclerosis, and
Duration: Two years.
new therapeutic areas.
Deadline: January 6, 2006. TBA for 2007.
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Email: cbr-fellowship-
info@popcbr.rockefeller.edu
Purpose: To enable fellows to pursue
advanced study in reproductive biology and
immunology by training in the laboratories of
POPULATION COUNCIL
the Council’s Center for Biomedical
The Population Council
Research.
1 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza
Eligibility: Candidates must have
New York, NY 10017
successfully completed an advanced
Phone: 212 339-0500
degree—M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent—and be
Fax: 212 755-6052
proficient in English. Applications may be
Website: http://www.popcouncil.org
made in anticipation of receiving the doctoral
degree, but the fellowship cannot begin until
Field of Study: Reproductive biology,
after the degree has been awarded.
population and demography, public health
Fellowships are open to individuals of all
and health systems.
countries. If the applicant is other than a
United States citizen and enters this country
on a Population Council-sponsored J-1 visa,
Health and Population Innovation
s/he must have a strong commitment to
Fellowship return to her/his own country upon
Contact: Komal Saxena completion of the fellowship.
Population Council Financial Provisions: Fellowships provide
India Habitat Centre US$38,160 per annum, with increments
Zone 5A, Ground Floor commensurate with experience.
Lodi Road, New Delhi 110 003 Duration: One to two years.
Telephone: +91 11 24642901 Deadline: Open.
Fax: +91 11 24642903
Purpose: To support mid-career individuals
who have innovative ideas, leadership Vietnam Postdoctoral Social Science
potential, and the capacity to help shape Research Fellowship and Capacity-
policy and public debate in the field of building Program
population, reproductive health, and rights in
Purpose: To facilitate research in Vietnam
general, with a focus on two priority themes,
on topics in reproductive health, health
namely maternal mortality and morbidity and
service systems, and poverty.
the sexual and reproductive health and
Eligibility: Citizenship restricted to nationals
rights of young people.
of Vietnam and other countries in the region.
Eligibility: Nationals of India between the
Fellows must be proficient in English or
ages of 25 and 45 in the mid-stage of their
Vietnamese, and possess a doctoral degree
careers. Age restrictions may be relaxed for
or equivalent.
women who began their careers later.
Duration: Two years.
Applicants may be from any sector of
Deadline: As announced for each vacancy.
society and any discipline.
Duration: One to two years.
Deadline: September 15, 2005. TBA for
Middle East Research Awards
2006.
Contact: MEAwards Secretariat
Population Council
Reproductive Biology and Immunology 59 Misr-Helwan
Postdoctoral Fellowship Agricultural Road
Maadi, Egypt
Contact:
Email: ssaid@pccairo.org
Center for Biomedical Research
Purpose: To support regional scholars in
1230 York Avenue
research concerning community health, child
Box 273
labor, population displacement, gender,
New York, NY 10021
policy reform, poverty, and related topics.
Phone: (212) 327-8731
Fax: (212) 327-7678
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Eligibility: Research groups in the Middle Website:
East. http://www.forskningsradet.no/english
Deadline: Awarded once every two years. Email: intstip@forskningsradet.no
Inactive 2005, TBA for 2006. Contact: Anne Steenstrup, ast@rcn.no
Fields of study: Unrestricted.
Norwegian Government Scholarship
POVERTY AND ECONOMIC POLICY
Purpose: to promote contact and mobility
Dept. d’economique between Norwegian and foreign students
Pavillon de Seve and researchers and institutions of higher
Universite Laval learning and research
Ste. Foy, Quebec Eligibility: Must have at least a Bachelor’s
G1K 7P4 Degree. Maximum age of 40. Citizen or
Canada permanent resident of: Austria, Belgium
Phone: 418 656 2131 x 2697 (Flemish Community), Bulgaria, Czech
Fax: 418 656 7798 Republic, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Greece,
Website: http://www.pep-net.org Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy,
Email: pep@ecn.ulaval.ca Japan, Mexico, Netherlands, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain,
Fields of Study: Poverty, development, and Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom.
related fields such as health economics. Financial Provisions: NOK 8,000 per
month for candidates with Bachelor’s or
Master’s degrees; NOK 11,000 per month
Small Research Grants for Ph.D. students or postdoctoral fellows.
Everyone will receive NOK 7,000 the first
Purpose: To support teams of researchers
month to cover initial expenses.
from developing countries in conducting
Duration: One to ten months
studies relevant to either the Poverty
Deadline: August to home country
Monitoring, Measurement and Analysis sub-
authorities, February to Norwegian
network or the Modeling and Policy Impact
Committee.
Analysis sub-network of PEP. Both networks
Announcement: May
also offer a special Gender Challenge fund
for poverty studies on gender issues.
Eligibility: Researchers originating from
Specialist Exchange
and residing in developing countries.
Preference is given to teams composed of a Purpose: To strengthen Norwegian
senior researcher supervising several less research institutions and to promote contact
well experienced researchers. between foreign scientists and Norwegian
Financial Provisions: Up to CAN$20,000. researchers.
Deadline: November 30, 2005. TBA for Eligibility: Nationals of Egypt, China, and
2006. India.
Financial Provisions: Accommodation,
NOK500 for daily expenses, domestic travel.
Travel to Norway is not included.
Duration: Up to three weeks.
THE RESEARCH COUNCIL OF NORWAY Deadlines: Open.
The Research Council of Norway
International Scholarship Section International Scholarships for Study and
P.O. Box 2700 St Hanshaughen Research
N-0131 Oslo
Purpose: To strengthen Norwegian
NORWAY
Phone: 47 22 03 70 00 research institutions and to promote contact
Fax: 47 22 03 70 01 between foreign scientists and Norwegian
researchers.
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Eligibility: Nationals of Egypt, China, and Deadline: 15 Jan, April, July, October.
India who hold Bachelor’s degrees or
equivalent, are no more than 40 years old,
and preferably demonstrate acceptance to a
Norwegian institution. Contact local
nominating authorities for full details.
ROCKEFELLER BROTHERS FUND
Financial Provisions: NOK8000 per month
for candidates with a Bachelor or Master
RBF
degree. NOK11,000 per month for
437 Madison Avenue, 37th Floor
candidates who are Ph.D. students or hold a
New York, NY 10022-7001
doctoral degree. All scholarships include
Phone: 212 812-4200
NOK 7,000 for initial expenses.
Fax:212 812-4299
Duration: Up to ten months.
Email: grants@rbf.org, info@rbf.org
Deadlines: Open.
Fields of Study: Basic education, the effect
of HIV/AIDS on children.
ROCHE RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Mrs. Margrit Freiburghaus South Africa Program
F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd Purpose: To improve basic education and
Grenzacherstrasse 124 assist children affected by HIV/AIDS in
CH-4070 Basel, Switzerland South Africa, particularly through programs
Phone: +41 61 688 52 27 that related to democratic practice,
Fax: +41 61 688 14 60 sustainable development, and peace and
Website: http://www.research-foundation.org security.
Email: research.foundation@roche.com Eligibility: Organizations that would qualify
as tax-exempt under U.S. law.
Fields of study: Biology, chemistry, Financial Provisions: Vary by grant.
medicine. Average RBF grant is US$75,000.
Duration: Typically one to three years.
Deadline: Letters of inquiry accepted at all
Visiting Fellowships times.
Purpose: To enable international
researchers to visit Swiss research labs to
collaborate on research projects or to
develop new techniques or clinical research.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted.
ROCKEFELLER FOUNDATION
Distinguished researchers in biology,
chemistry, and medicine.
The Rockefeller Foundation,
Duration: From one month to one year.
420 Fifth Avenue,
Deadline: 15 Jan, April, July, October.
New York, NY 10018.
Website: http://rockfound.org
Fellowships
Fields of Study: Health equity, including
Purpose: To provide funding to young drug and vaccine development, human
researchers. resources in healthcare, and HIV/AIDS.
Eligibility: Doctoral students and
postdoctoral fellows. Citizenship unrestricted
provided research is conducted at Swiss Health Equity Program
institutions. Location unrestricted for Swiss
Purpose: To support research,
nationals.
partnerships, and community development
Duration: One year for postdoctoral
to improve health in underprivileged regions.
fellowships, two years for Ph.D. fellowships.
Eligibility: Organizations involved in
Second year requires independent
research or community activities related to
application.
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health and illness. Organizations that Dorothy Hodgkin Fellowships
believe they fit the goals and criteria of the Purpose: To offer a recognized first step
health equity program may submit a letter of into an independent research career for
inquiry via the website or to the address scientists and engineers for whom career
above. The Foundation will respond within flexibility is essential. Fellows may hold part-
six to eight weeks. time appointments for all or part of
Deadline: Open. fellowship, may claim some funds for family
support when these can be justified on
scientific grounds, and may participate in a
mentoring program or a network of other
fellows.
ROYAL SOCIETY
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate a
6-9 Carlton House Terrace
current need for flexible support at the time
London, SW1Y 5AG
of application. Applicants must have
UNITED KINGDOM
submitted their Ph.D. but have no more than
Phone: +44 (0)20 7451 2500
four years postdoctoral research by the time
Fax: +44 (0)20 7930 2170
of award. Applicants must be a citizen of the
Website: http://www.royalsoc.ac.uk
European Economic Area or have a relevant
Email: info@royalsoc.ac.uk
connection to the EEA, such as having
completed a Ph.D. or three years of
Fields of study: All branches of natural
research at an EEA institute. Those holding
science, agriculture, mathematics,
a permanent post at an EEA or UK
technology and engineering sciences.
university will not be considered.
Fellowships will be held in UK universities or
not-for-profit research organizations.
Conference Grants Financial Provisions: Salary, estate costs,
Purpose: To allow UK – based scientists to and indirect costs are provided. Research
actively participate in international expenses up to £13,000 the first year and
conferences. £11,000 per year thereafter will also be
Eligibility: Applicant must have a Ph.D. or provided.
extensive experience at an equivalent level Duration: Four years.
by the date of the conference. Active EU Deadline: Early February for annual
research scientists working in a UK competition.
university or institute, retired scientists still
active in science, and non-EU citizens who
have held a permanent position at the International Joint Projects
postdoctoral level at a UK institute for at
Purpose: To support bilateral research
least three years can all apply. Applicants
projects with teams from the UK and an
must present a paper or poster or chair a
eligible country. In addition to this program,
session at the conference, and must submit
the Royal Society offers several funding
an application to the Society through their
opportunities for specific countries. See
university.
website for complete information.
Financial Provisions: Airfare, subsistence
Eligibility: Available to European and
of up to £60 per day, and registration fees of
Former Soviet Union countries, China,
up to £300.
Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India,
Duration: Funding is for the first ten days of
and certain countries in Latin America.
a visit where conference participation is the
Project leaders must be of at least
main or sole purpose of visit. Auxiliary visits
postdoctoral status and of proven research
to scientific institutions can be included up to
ability. UK collaborators should be resident
a maximum of ten days although the total
in the UK. EU citizens may apply provided
duration of the visit can be longer.
they hold a permanent position in the UK,
Deadline: March 1, June 1, September 1,
and non-EU citizens may apply provided
December 1.
they have held a permanent position at a UK
institute for at least three consecutive years.
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Financial Provisions: Up to £6,000 per Short Visits from the UK and to the UK
year to cover travel, subsistence, and UK Fields of study: All areas of natural
leader’s research expenses. sciences.
Duration: Two years. Purpose: To initiate one-to-one
Deadline: March 15, June 15, September collaborations, explore opportunities to build
15, and December 15. Some countries are lasting networks and gain access to
only eligible for specific deadlines; see complementary equipment, data
website for complete information. observations and ideas.
Eligibility: Both Scientists must be of
postdoctoral status or equivalent. Applicants
Research Fellowships for outgoing trips or hosts for incoming trips
Purpose: To provide scientists early in their must be British citizens resident in the UK.
career the opportunity to build an EU citizens who have a permanent position
independent research career. at a UK institute can apply. Non-UK/EU
Eligibility: Open to outstanding young citizens who have held a permanent position
scientists who have between two and seven at a UK institute for at least three years can
years’ postdoctoral research experience by apply. Incoming scientists should reside in
1 October in the year of application. the country of citizenship at time of
Applicants must be EEA citizens or have a application. Visits may not be made to the
relevant connection to the EEA, such as United States or from the United States,
having completed a Ph.D. or three years of Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Germany,
research at an EEA institute. Those holding Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Italy, The
a permanent post in an EEA university will Netherlands, or Sweden.
not be considered. Financial Provisions: Accommodation and
Financial Provisions: Salary, estate costs, subsistence are covered for incoming and
and indirect costs are provided. Research outgoing grants. International travel is
expenses up to £13,000 the first year and included only for outgoing UK scientists.
£11,000 per year thereafter will also be Duration: Between one and twelve weeks.
provided. Deadline: March 1, June 1, October 1 and
Duration: Five years, renewable once up to December 1, at least three months before
a maximum of ten years. intended travel.
Deadline: Early January.
Incoming Fellowships to the UK from Asia
Research Grants Purpose: To foster science and technology
Purpose: To provide seed funding for new links by sponsoring Asian fellows in the UK.
projects initiated by researchers early in Eligibility: Nationals and residents of:
their careers or established scientists Brunei, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia,
wishing to change the direction of their China, India, Indonesia, Japan, Laos, the
research. Philippines, Singapore, South Korea,
Eligibility: UK residents with postdoctoral Thailand and Vietnam. Applicants must be
level or equivalent status at the time of postdoctoral or equivalent. Host must be a
application and a permanent or limited- British or EU citizen resident in the UK or
tenure position at an eligible institution. Non- non-citizen who has held a permanent
tenured researchers resident in the UK and position at a UK institute for three years.
working in association with a UK university Financial Provisions: £1000 for research,
may apply for support for research in the £1000 for visits within Europe, and an
history of science. allowance for cost of living in the UK.
Financial Provisions: Maximum grant of Duration: Six to twelve months.
£15,000. Deadline: China and India: May and
Duration: One year. October. Others: February.
Deadline: April 1 and November 1.
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ROYAL SOCIETY OF TROPICAL Sir Leonard Rogers Fund
MEDICINE AND HYGIENE Purpose: To assist in defraying the cost of
research expeditions to tropical regions.
Administrator Financial Provisions: Up to £1,000 for
The Honorary Secretaries international travel expenses.
Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Deadline: Second week of April.
Hygiene
50 Bedford Square
London WC1B 3DP, UK
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7580 2127
Fax: +44 (0)20 7436 1389
Email: mail@rstmh.org SMITHSONIAN TROPICAL RESEARCH
Website: http://www.rstmh.org INSTITUTE
Field of Study: Tropical diseases. STRI
Office of Academic Programs
Unit 0948, 34002-0948
Denis Burkitt Fellowship Or
PO Box 0843-03092
Purpose: To support practical training,
Balboa, Ancon
travel, or direct assistance on a project
Republic of Panama
related to clinico-pathological, geographical,
Phone: 507 212 8000
or epidemiological studies on non-
Fax: 507 212 8148
communicable diseases in Africa.
Website: http://stri.org
Financial Provisions: Up to £7,000.
Email: fellows@si.edu
Deadline: March 15.
Fields of Study: Ecology, molecular
biology, archeology, neurobiology.
Garnham Fellowship
Purpose: To encourage young scientists to
carry out short term field projects, Abdiel Adames Scholarship
particularly in topics in parasitology or
Purpose: To support a Panamanian student
medical entomology.
in undertaking short-term research at STRI.
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. Suitable
Eligibility: Panamanian students in their
applicants invited to apply by the Fund.
final year of bachelor’s or masters study.
Preference is given to applicants with less
Duration: Unspecified short term.
than five years of postdoctoral experience.
Deadline: January 15, 2006. TBA for 2007.
Financial Provisions: Up to £4,000.
Deadline: September 15.
Supplementary Research Award Program
Robert Cochrane Fund for Leprosy Purpose: To provide supplementary support
to visiting researchers at STRI.
Purpose: To enable leprosy workers to
Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate
pursue practical training in field work or in
financial support for the majority of the
research, or experienced leprologists to
research as well as financial need for the
provide practical training in a developing
requested STRI support.
country.
Financial Provisions: Funds to cover
Eligibility: No restrictions on country of
facilities fees, crane use fees, boat and
origin or destination.
vehicle rental, and, under extraordinary
Financial Provisions: Minimum of £1,000
circumstances, board and lodging at field
for international travel expenses.
stations. Funds will not cover consumable
Deadline: Accepted on a rolling basis;
resources or equipment purchase.
application forms must be received at least
Deadline: Open, one month in advance of
six months before proposed trip.
need.
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Eurasia Predoctoral and Postdoctoral
Fellowships
SOCIAL SCIENCE RESEARCH COUNCIL Contact: Eurasia@ssrc.org
Purpose: To support research on the
810 Seventh Avenue Russian Empire, the Soviet Union, and the
New York, NY 10019 New States of Eurasia. Research related to
Phone: 212 377 2700 the non-Russian states, regions, and
Fax: 212 377 2727 peoples is particularly encouraged. Funding
Website: http://www.ssrc.org is currently available for Armenia,
Email: info@ssrc.org Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia Federation,
Fields of Study: Primarily social science, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, and
but researchers in natural sciences and Uzbekistan.
humanities are encouraged to apply for Eligibility: U.S. citizens or permanent
fellowships as well. residents. Predoctoral fellowship applicants
must be enrolled in doctoral programs in the
Note: In addition to the fellowships social sciences or humanities; postdoctoral
described below, the SSRC periodically fellowship applicants must have Ph.D. at the
issues calls for research concerning four time of application, teaching fellowship
core themes: Global security and applicants must have Ph.D. and a full-time
cooperation, migration, knowledge position at an accredited U.S. institution.
institutions, and the public sphere. Health- Financial Provisions: US$7,000 to
related research, particularly concerning US$20,000.
HIV/AIDS, often forms an aspect of these Duration: One to two years.
projects. See Deadline: November 15 except for
http://www.ssrc.org/programs/HIV/ for up to Teaching Fellowship, which is due January
date information on funding for HIV 24.
research.
Abe Fellowship International Dissertation Field Research
Fellowship
Contact: abe@ssrc.org
Purpose: To support international and Purpose: To support social scientists and
multidisciplinary research in the social humanists conducting dissertation field
sciences or humanities relevant to global research in all areas and regions of the
issues, problems of industrial and world.
industrializing societies, and/or issues that Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted.
pertain to U.S.-Japan relations. Applicants must be full-time graduate
Eligibility: Citizens of the U.S. and Japan students in the humanities and social
as well as nationals of other countries who sciences in doctoral programs at U.S.
can demonstrate strong and serious long- institutions.
term affiliations with research communities Financial Provisions: Approximately
in Japan or the U.S.. Applicants must US$20,000.
possess a Ph.D. or relevant professional Duration: Nine to twelve months.
experience. Non-academics are encouraged Deadline: November 10.
to apply.
Financial Provisions: Flexible.
Duration: Three to twelve months of South Asia Regional Fellowship Program
support over two years, at least one third of Purpose: To support researchers in taking
it in the U.S. or Japan. time off to write up completed research for
Deadline: September 1. publication. Updated information for 2006
has yet to be posted. Check
http://sarn.ssrc.org/sarfp/ for new details.
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SWEDISH INTERNATIONAL
SOUTH AFRICAN MEDICAL RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT AND COOPERATION
COUNCIL AGENCY
Sveavägen 20
PO Box 19070, 105 25 Stockholm
7505 Tygerberg Phone: + 46 8 698 50 00
South Africa Fax: +46 8 20 88 64
Phone: +27 (0)21 9380911 Website: http://www.sida.se
Fax: +27 (0)21 9380200 Email: sida@sida.se
Website:
http://www.mrc.ac.za/funding/funding.htm
Email: marina.jenkins@mrc.ac.za Swedish Research Links Program
Contact:
Fields of Study: Medicine and health.
Anna Sjöström Douagi
Note: MRC is re-evaluating its granting
Phone: + 46 8 546 44 153
programs, which are subject to change in
Email: asd@vr.se
2006 or later.
Maria Odengrund
Phone: +46 8 546 44 281
Email: maria.odengrund@vr.se
Scientific Societies’ Guest Speakers
Purpose: To stimulate contacts between
Purpose: To enable South African societies Swedish researchers and researchers in
to invite expert scientists to speak. select developing countries.
Eligibility: Inviting society must be an MRC- Eligibility: Joint applications from Swedish
recognized scientific society. The invited researchers and researchers in Asia, the
speaker must be an established researcher Middle East and North Africa, and South
within the framework of health research. The Africa. Principal researchers must be
speaker must visit and lecture at other affiliated with a university or research
institutions and interact with South African institution in their country or region.
scientists and students at other forums. Financial Provisions: The program funds
Financial Provisions: Maximum of costs arising from the collaborative nature of
R10,000 per award. the research rather than salaries or major
Duration: Length of the conference and infrastructure.
additional visits. Duration: Three years, with a fourth year
Deadline: Open. possible.
Deadline: May 2, 2005. TBA in February
2006 for 2006.
Distinguished Visiting Scientists
Purpose: To support short term
collaborations between South African and
foreign researchers.
Eligibility: Established researchers in any SWISS NATIONAL SCIENCE
field of health research who are permanent FOUNDATION
residents of another country, and are invited Wildhainweg 3
by a South African host researcher. P.O. Box 8232
Financial Provisions: Air travel and a daily CH-3012 Berne
allowance of R350 per day. Switzerland
Duration: Two weeks to three months. Phone ++41 (0) 31 308 22 22
Deadline: August 31. Fax ++41 (0) 31 301 30 09
Website: http://www.snf.ch/en
Email: international@snf.ch or
fellowships@snf.ch
Fields of Study: All disciplines of science.
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capabilities of Southern researchers and
research institutions.
Individual Short Visits Eligibility: Research institutions in
Purpose: To support short visits by Swiss Switzerland and developing countries.
researchers to foreign research institutes or Financial Provisions: Contributions to the
short visits by foreign researchers to Swiss cost of durable equipment, consumables,
research institutes. Visits should result in field costs, travel, conference attendance,
ongoing research co-operation. Visits for the etc. as well as salaries.
purpose of presenting papers or attending Deadline: No current calls for proposals.
conferences will not be funded. Check
Eligibility: Applications must be made by a http://www.snf.ch/en/cal/irc/irc_dev.asp for
researcher at a Swiss university or research updates.
institute who is planning to take or host a
visit. Applicants must have doctorates.
Financial Provisions: Travel costs and
daily subsistence.
Duration: One week to three months. TAKEMI PROGRAM IN INTERNATIONAL
Deadline: Open, at least two months before HEALTH
proposed visit.
Program Coordinator
Takemi Program in International Health
International Scientific Seminars Harvard School of Public Health
Purpose: To provide a portion of support for 665 Huntington Avenue, Building 1-1207
a meeting among Swiss researchers and Boston, MA 02115
international researchers to sound out new Phone: (617) 432-0686
opportunities for cooperation and to prepare Fax: (617) 432-1251
joint research projects. Email: takemi@hsph.harvard.edu
Eligibility: Researchers in South Africa, Web site:
China, Japan, Russia, South Korea, and http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/takemi
Taiwan.
Financial Provisions: SNSF provides Fields of Study: Mobilization, allocation,
partial funding along with a research and management of scarce resources to
promotion organization in the partner improve health; and creation of sound
country. strategies for disease control and health
Deadline: Open for applications from China promotion.
and South Korea. The other countries can
apply only after a call for proposals.
Takemi Fellowships
Purpose: To investigate how resources are
Investigator-Driven Research Program allocated and used for health purposes and
Purpose: To support research in all fields. to develop methods for making such policy
Eligibility: Researchers working in choices more rational and equitable,
Switzerland, regardless of nationality. especially in developing countries.
Applications are only available in German or Eligibility: Applicants should have
French. completed graduate degrees and
Financial Provisions: Varies by project. demonstrated potential leadership capacity
Deadline: March 1 and October 1. in their home countries. They are expected
to show strong promise and appropriate
preparation (including facility in English) to
Research Partnerships with Developing enable them to benefit from a period at
Countries Harvard. Further, they are expected to have
Purpose: To promote the development of made, or intend to make, a commitment to a
scientific North-South relationships, thereby career in health for which participation in the
helping to strengthen the scientific skills and Program will be of significant value.
Applicants may come from any relevant
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discipline or profession (e.g., medicine, law, Website: http://www.twas.org
public health, economics, management, and Email: info@twas.org
social sciences).
Financial Provisions: Applicants should Fields of Study: Natural Sciences.
identify and obtain potential sources of
funding for the fellowship. The Takemi
Program can assist in identifying appropriate Grants for Scientific Meetings
sources and has limited core funds available Purpose: To support the organization of
for support of several Fellows. Program high level international and regional
funds for stipends and travel grants will be scientific activities in developing countries,
adjusted to individual circumstances and the such as conferences, workshops, symposia,
availability of other support. and special meetings.
Duration: Ten months. Eligibility: Organizers of international and
Deadline: February 1. regional scientific meetings in developing
Announcement: May. countries.
Financial Provisions: Up to US$3,000, in
the form of travel grants for principal
speakers or participants from other
developing countries.
THAILAND RESEARCH FUND Deadline: June 1 for meetings to be held
January – June of the following year,
14th Floor, SM Tower December 1 for meetings to be held July –
979 Phaholyothin Road Samsen-nai December the following year.
Phayathai, Bangkok 10400 Announcement: Within four months of the
Thailand deadline.
Phone: +66 2298-0455
Fax: +66 2298 0478
Website: http://www.trf.or.th/en ICSU-TWAS-UNESCO-UNU/IAS Visiting
Email: webmaster@trf.or.th Scientist Programme
Fields of Study: Basic research in all Fields of Study: Natural sciences other
sciences. than Mathematics or Physics.
Purpose: To provide institutions and
research groups in the South, especially
Postdoctoral Research Grant those with limited outside contacts, with the
Purpose: To support postdoctoral fellows in opportunity to establish long-term links with
working for senior researchers in Thailand world leaders in science and so help
and abroad. develop capacity-building in their country.
Eligibility: Young Ph.D. with strong interest Prospective host institutions can invite
in research careers. internationally renowned experts in areas of
Financial Provisions: Monthly honorarium science other than mathematics and physics
of 30,000 baht for those in Thailand, travel to lecture. The visiting scientist will be
expense and stipend for those abroad expected to interact closely with faculty and
(shared with the host institute). students of the host institution with the aim
of strengthening its existing activities and/or
assisting in the establishment of new lines of
research. The visiting scientist could also
deliver lectures and seminars to research
THIRD WORLD ACADEMY FOR THE students, supervise students, conduct
SCIENCES research and discuss future collaborative
partnerships.
TWAS, c/o ICTP Eligibility: Only persons who have attained
Strada Costiera 11 international recognition in their fields of
34014 Trieste, Italy science will be considered for support under
Phone: +39 040 2240-387
Fax: +39 040 224559
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this program. Invitations of women are
particularly welcome.
Financial Provisions: Travel expenses plus TWAS Research Professorships
an honorarium of US$500. Purpose: To support appointments of
Duration: At least one month. TWAS members as Research Professors in
Deadline: October 1. Least Developed Countries.
Eligibility: Institutions in Least Developed
Countries.
Research Grants Programme Financial Provisions: Travel expenses plus
Purpose: To support high-level basic an honorarium. Host centers cover local
science research by scientists in developing expenses.
countries in the fields of biology, chemistry, Duration: Five years, during which s/he is
mathematics, and physics. expected to visit the host institution three
Eligibility: Nationals of developing countries times for at least one month each time.
with an advanced academic degree and Deadline: October 31.
some research experience. Applicants
should hold positions at universities or
research institutions in developing countries TWAS-UNESCO Associateship Scheme
where basic tools of research are seriously Purpose: To enable competent researchers
lacking. Most grants are awarded to from the global South to visit designated
scientists under the age of 45. centers of excellence for research
Financial Provisions: Up to US$10,000 to collaboration.
cover scientific apparatus, consumable Eligibility: Scientists in developing
materials and specialized literature. countries. Special consideration will be
Duration: One year, with extensions given to scientists from isolated institutions.
possible. Financial Provisions: Travel expenses plus
Deadline: July 1, December 1. a contribution towards subsistence costs of
US$300.00. Host centers cover living
expenses.
Research Units in Least Developed Duration: Three years, during which s/he
Countries (LDCs) can visit a Center twice for a period of two to
Purpose: To build and sustain over a long three months.
period units of scientific excellence in a Deadline: December 1.
number of LDCs and to achieve a critical
mass of highly qualified and innovative
scientists who will be able to better address International Programme for Higher
real-life problems facing the countries. Education and Research (IPHER)
Eligibility: Research units located within The IPHER program encompasses over 250
university departments or other institutions fellowships in the developing world,
in the LDCs. including specific programs in Brazil, China,
Financial Provisions: Up to US$30,000 per and India. For each program described
year for the purchase of research equipment below, TWAS covers travel expenses while
and to support training programs. the host institutions cover living expenses.
Duration: Three years.
Deadline: August 31.
Fellowships for Doctoral and Postdoctoral
Research in Brazil
Spare Parts for Scientific Equipment
Purpose: To provide support for scientists
Purpose: To provide funding for small items wish to pursue a Ph.D. or postdoctoral
or spare parts for scientific equipment where research in natural sciences in Brazil.
they are not available locally. Eligibility: Scientists from developing
Eligibility: Institutions and laboratories in countries other than Brazil who are 30 years
developing countries. old or younger for Ph.D. research, Ph.D.
Financial Provisions: Up to US$1,000. holders 40 years old or younger for
Deadline: Open. postdoctoral research.
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Financial Provisions: TWAS covers travel Financial Provisions: TWAS covers travel
expenses while the Brazilian Ministry of expenses while the Council of Scientific and
Science and Technology covers living Industrial Research covers living expenses.
expenses. Duration: Three years for doctoral fellows,
Duration: Four years for doctoral studies, one year for postdoctoral fellows.
six to twelve months for postdoctoral fellows. Deadline: June 1.
Deadline: September 30.
DBT-TWAS Biotechnology Fellowships for
CAS-TWAS Doctoral and Postdoctoral Postgraduate and Postdoctoral Research
Research Fellowships Purpose: To provide support for scientists
Purpose: To provide support for scientists who wish to complete postgraduate or
who wish to complete a final year of Ph.D. postdoctoral research in biotechnology in
research or pursue postdoctoral research in India.
natural sciences in China. Eligibility: Scientists of proven ability from
Eligibility: Scientists from developing developing countries other than India, with a
countries other than China who are 35 or Ph.D. for postdoctoral research.
younger and possess a Masters degree for Financial Provisions: TWAS covers travel
Ph.D. research, or Ph.D. holders 40 years expenses while the Department of
old or younger for postdoctoral research. Biotechnology of the Ministry of Science and
Financial Provisions: TWAS covers travel Technology covers living expenses.
expenses while the Chinese Academy of Duration: Three years for doctoral fellows,
Sciences covers living expenses. one year for postdoctoral fellows.
Duration: One year. Deadline: August 31.
Deadline: August 31.
Postgraduate Fellowships in Physical
CAS-TWAS Fellowships for Visiting Sciences at the S.N. Bose National Centre
Scholars for Basic Sciences
Purpose: To provide support for scientists Purpose: To provide support for scientists
who wish to complete advanced research in who wish to complete a Ph.D. in physical
natural sciences in China. sciences in India.
Eligibility: Scientists from developing Eligibility: Scientists with a Masters degree
countries other than China who are 55 years in physics, mathematics, or physical
old or younger, hold a Ph.D. in natural chemistry who are 30 years old or younger.
sciences, and have a regular research Financial Provisions: TWAS covers travel
assignment with at least five years of expenses while the S.N. Bose National
postdoctoral research experience. Centre for Basic Sciences covers living
Financial Provisions: TWAS covers travel expenses.
expenses while the Chinese Academy of Duration: One year.
Sciences covers living expenses. Deadline: August 31.
Duration: One to three months.
Deadline: August 31.
Fellowship for Research and Advanced
Training
CSIR-TWAS Doctoral and Postdoctoral Purpose: To enable young scientists in
Research Fellowships developing countries to spend between
Purpose: To provide support for scientists three and twelve months at a research
who wish to complete Ph.D. research or institution in a developing country other than
three to twelve months of postdoctoral their own in order to enhance the research
research in natural sciences in India capacity of promising scientists, especially
Eligibility: Scientists of proven ability from those at the beginning of their research
developing countries other than India, with a career, helping them to foster linkages for
Ph.D. for postdoctoral research. further collaboration.
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Eligibility: MSc or equivalent, residence in a Duration: Up to two years.
developing country. Deadline: December 1.
Financial Provisions: Airfare plus US$300
per month.
Duration: Three to twelve months.
Deadline: October 1.
Announcement: December.
THIRD WORLD ORGANIZATION FOR
WOMEN IN SCIENCE
Ms. Leena Mungapen
TWOWS Secretariat
c/o The Abdus Salam International Centre
THIRD WORLD NETWORK OF for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)
SCIENTIFIC ORGANIZATIONS Strada Costiera 11
Sheila Khawaja 34014 Trieste
Third World Network of Scientific Italy
Organizations (TWNSO) Phone: +39 040 2240-321
c/o The Abdus Salam International Centre Fax: +39 040 2240-689
for Theoretical Physics (ICTP) Website: http://www.twows.org
Strada Costiera 11 Email: info@twows.org
34014 Trieste
ITALY Fields of Study: All disciplines of science.
Phone: +39 040 2240-685
Fax: +39 040 2240-689
Website: http://www.twnso.org Postgraduate Training Fellowships
Email: info@twnso.org Purpose: To provide women scientists from
low-resource settings the opportunity to
Fields of Study: Basic and applied conduct postgraduate research leading to a
sciences, including biotechnology, doctorate degree.
biodiversity, space technology, pollution, Eligibility: Applicants must be women who
energy, and natural disasters. are nationals of Least Developed Countries
or countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Applicants must have at least a Masters or
Joint Research Projects for Institutions in an outstanding bachelors degree in a field of
the South natural science. It is preferable but not
Purpose: To support research jointly necessary that applicants be accepted to a
undertaken by two or three competent host institution at the time of application.
research and training institutions from Host institutions must be located in a
different countries in the South. developing country other than the
Eligibility: At least one of the cooperating applicant’s home country. Applicants can
institutions should be from a least developed also choose to register at a home institute
country (LDC). Institutions should have well- but to complete research at a host institute
established expertise and adequate basic in a different country for at least one year.
equipment to be considered. Financial Provisions: Travel,
Financial Provisions: Up to US$30,000 for accommodation, and living expenses while
purchasing scientific apparatus, consumable at the host institute.
materials, specialized literature and any Duration: Up to three years.
other items needed for the joint project by Deadline: May 30.
any of the cooperating institutions,
especially those from the LDCs. Part of the
grant can be allocated for exchange visits of
personnel and for organizing small research
and training workshops at any of the
THRASHER RESEARCH FUND
institutes involved. Local expenses, such as
staff salaries and routine expenses, will not
Gateway Tower West
be covered by the grant.
15 W. South Temple Street, Suite 1650
101
Salt Lake City, UT 84101 Phone: +33 (0) 1 45 68 15 12
Phone: (801) 240-4753 Fax: +33 (0) 1 45 68 55 03
Fax: (801) 240-1625 Website: http://portal.unesco.org
Website: http://www.thrasherresearch.org Email: r.jakubowicz@unesco.org
Fields of Study: Pediatric medical Fields of Study: Unrestricted.
research.
Fellowships Programme in Support of
Priority Programme Areas
Purpose: To support postgraduate-level
Research Grants training for qualified specialist who seek to
Purpose: To support clinical and understand advanced research or to
translational medical research that seeks to upgrade their skills and knowledge of state-
improve children’s health where insufficient of-the-art developments in their field of study
research and investigation have been or work.
performed and to support medical research Eligibility: Applicants must have a
that seeks to prevent or cure children’s university degree and be under 46 years old.
critical illnesses. Women and nationals of least developed
Eligibility: Citizenship and location countries are encouraged to apply.
unrestricted. The Fund supports both Applicants must be submitted by the
domestic (U.S.) and international research, National Commission of the candidate’s
but its current focus is domestic. The Fund country.
does not award grants for general Financial Provisions: Up to US$15,000.
operations, construction or renovation of Duration: One to six months.
buildings or facilities, loans, student aid, Deadline: April 30, 2006.
scholarships, or support of other funds or
institutions. Purchase of major equipment
(items over US$1000, such as computers or UNESCO/Czech Republic Co-Sponsored
vehicles) is strongly discouraged and rarely Fellowships
funded. The Fund excludes research using Purpose: To support long-term studies at
human fetal tissue. universities in the Czech Republic towards
Financial Provisions: Financial support undergraduate, masters, or doctoral
may be provided for supplies, minor degrees. Fields of study include
equipment, and technical personnel engineering, medical and health sciences,
assistance as well as up to 20% salary life sciences, physical sciences, economics,
support for the principal investigator. and agriculture. The doctoral program is not
Duration: Grants usually range up to three offered in medicine.
years. Eligibility: Undergraduate study requires
Deadline: There is no deadline for secondary education and has an age limit of
submission. Concept papers are accepted 29 years old. Masters study requires a
year round and will be responded to within university education and has an age limit of
six to eight weeks. Full applications are 36. Doctoral study requires a masters
provided by invitation only. degree and has an age limit of 36.
Applicants must be nationals of: Armenia,
Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cape
Verde, Colombia, Ecuador, Egypt, El
Salvador, Georgia, Islamic Republic of Iran,
UNITED NATIONS EDUCATIONAL, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Mali, Nicaragua,
SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL Peru, Serbia and Montenegro, Sierra Leone,
ORGANIZATION or Yemen.
Ms. Rachel Jakubowicz Financial Provisions: International travel
Senior Administrative Assistant expenses, a one time allowance of US$200,
7, place Fontenoy and free tuition, as well as a monthly
Paris 07 SP 75352 allowance of 7,000 CZK (Czech crowns) for
France undergraduate and masters programs and
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7,500 CZK for doctoral fellows,
accommodation at reduced rates in student
UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND
dorms, health insurance and free medical
Travel Scheme for International Collaborative
care.
Research
Duration: Three to six years.
Department Head
Deadline: December 30, 2005. TBA for
University of Queensland
2006.
Queensland, 4072
AUSTRALIA
Phone: (07) 3365-1111
UNESCO/ LOREAL Co-Sponsored
Website:
Fellowships for Young Women in Life
http://www.uq.edu.au/research/funding/inter
Sciences
nal
Contact:
Fellowships Section (ERC/RMS/FEL) Fields of Study: Faculties of arts; biological
UNESCO and chemical sciences; business, economics
7, Place de Fontenoy and law; engineering, physical sciences and
75352 Paris 07P architecture; health; natural resources,
France agriculture and veterinary science; and social
Fax: 33.1.45.68.55.03. and behavioral sciences.
Fields of Study: Life sciences.
Travel Scheme for International
Purpose: To identify and reward fifteen Collaborative Research
deserving, committed and talented young
Purpose: To facilitate visits to the University
women scientists, from all over the world,
of Queensland by scholars from universities in
active in the field of life sciences.
other countries.
Eligibility: Women under 35 with or
Eligibility: Citizenship is unrestricted.
pursuing doctorates in life sciences,
Applicants must be qualified members of a
especially those from least developed
recognized university who are engaged in
countries. Nationals from all member states
academic work that will contribute
of UNESCO are eligible.
substantially to the department to which they
Financial Provisions: Up to US$20,000.
are attached at the University of Queensland.
Travel to Paris and accommodation in Paris
An application will not be accepted from a
for awards ceremony.
person who is already in Australia. Forms and
Duration: Six to twelve months, at least
further information may be obtained directly
three of them at foreign host institution.
from the head of the appropriate department
Deadline: 15 September.
in which the applicant wishes to conduct
research.
Financial Provisions: Awards cover return
International Basic Sciences Programme
economy airfare only.
Purpose: To fund centers of excellence Duration: At least four weeks during
conducting basic research in the fields of semester at the University of Queensland.
natural sciences and engineering. Deadline: August 1 for travel in the following
Eligibility: Institutions in developing year.
countries, with collaborators in developed
countries welcome but not required.
Institutions in LDCs are particularly
encouraged to apply.
Financial Provisions: Average of U.S. CIVILIAN RESEARCH AND
US$40,000 per grant. DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
Deadline: November.
1530 Wilson Boulevard, 3rd Floor
Arlington, Virginia 22209
Phone: 703 526-9720
Fax: 703 526-9721
Website: http://www.crdf.org
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Email: information@crdf.org technology for military application are not
eligible. Non-research activities that are
Fields of Study: Science, technology, eligible for consideration include a range of
engineering, industry. educational and training activities,
environmental conservation and remediation
projects, infrastructure development projects
Cooperative Grants Program (e.g. donation of computers or other
Purpose: To support high-quality, equipment) and other related activities.
innovative, basic and applied research and Financial Provisions: GAP offers project
development by establishing sustainable administration, equipment procurement,
U.S.-Eurasian research collaborations, to import assistance, travel, financial
provide an alternative to emigration for management and logistical support services.
Eurasian scientists, and to fully employ The CRDF has implemented innovative
former weapons research scientists in administrative and financial systems
civilian research. Fields of study include including an extensive and reliable network
natural sciences, mathematics, engineering, of banking relationships abroad, in-country
and biomedical and behavioral sciences. offices, enabling agreements with foreign
Eligibility: Citizens and permanent government authorities, detailed financial
residents of the U.S. and citizens and reporting mechanisms, and proven
permanent residents of Armenia, Azerbaijan, management procedures to manage the
Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, secure, efficient and accountable provision
Russia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, of project resources (funds and materials) to
or Uzbekistan. foreign recipients. In addition to the CRDF’s
Financial Provisions: US$65,000 total. At proven payment and financial management
least 80% of the funds awarded to each systems, GAP provides project consulting,
project will be used for project-related as well as financial and administrative
expenses of the Eurasian component of the services to manage and monitor project
research team, including institutional resources on behalf of project sponsors.
support. No more than 20% may be used for
U.S. team expenses.
Duration: Two years Industry Travel Grant Program
Deadlines: February 1 (physical, electrical Email: tgp@crdf.org
and mathematical) and August 2 (biological, Program Manager: Jenée Petersen
chemical, geological). Purpose: To provide short-term support to
scientists, engineers, and business
managers from Eurasia for travel to the
Grant Assistance Program United States to meet with U.S. for-profit
gap@crdf.org companies with the intent of developing
Purpose: To facilitate assistance efforts by collaborative projects and new business
public and private sector organizations in opportunities in science and technology
support of civilian scientific research, Eligibility: Residence and employment in:
educational and charitable projects, and Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan,
activities in foreign countries that are Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Russia, Tajikistan,
consistent with CRDF’s mission. Turkmenistan, Ukraine, or Uzbekistan
Eligibility: The CRDF offers GAP services Financial Provisions: US$3600, including
for civilian scientific research, educational airfare, per diem, travel within the U.S., Visa
and charitable projects and activities of a expenses, and other related expenses
pre-commercial nature in the countries of approved by the program staff. Conference
CRDF operations. Projects may be basic or registration fees are not included.
applied research. Projects may involve Duration: Unspecified short term
prototype development or process Deadlines: Monthly, three months before
engineering, but may not include travel. Not offered for 2006.
commercial manufacturing, sales or
marketing. Projects with the aim of the
development or improvement of a
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Travel Fellowship Program fields i.e. geology, anthropology, new
Contact: materials & nanotechnology, economics,
Mrs. Amy Prevatt-Bulat, Program Manager other social sciences etc.
Phone: 703-526-6762
armenia@crdf.org
Note: In 2005 this program was run for Joint Research Grants
Armenians. In 2006 it will be run for Moldova Purpose: To support joint research projects.
and possibly Georgia. The program Eligibility: Experts from U.S. and Egyptian
announcements have not yet been issued – scientific institutes, universities, scientific
check the website for updates. societies, private sector research and
Purpose: To enable young Armenian development centers, and governmental
investigators to identify and develop new agencies. Applications must consist of an
contacts, which will promote further appropriately detailed technical proposal in a
collaboration between Armenian and U.S. research area listed above.
researchers and strengthen the next Financial Provisions: Up to US$60,000
generation of Armenian scientists and total.
engineers. Duration: One to three years.
Eligibility: Armenian citizens and current Deadline: October 3, 2005. TBA for 2006.
residents under 36 years of age. Minimum Detailed information can be obtained at
three years undergraduate training. www.cairo.usembassy.gov under Science
Financial Provisions: Travel and living and Technology Grants.
expenses up to US$6,000.
Duration: Two or three months
Deadlines: 1 July, 2005. TBA for 2006. Junior Scientist Development Visit Grants
Purpose: To provide high quality training
and research opportunities resulting in
knowledge and skills that will: assist eligible
Egyptian and U.S. junior scientists in
U.S. – EGYPT JOINT SCIENCE AND broadening their experience and training to
TECHNOLOGY FUND advance their performance at their home
Mailing from Egypt: institution; strengthen and enhance linkages
Dr. Fawzi Elrefaie between Egyptian and U.S. counterpart
Egyptian Program Administrator institutions, assisting in development of
Ministry of Scientific Research institutional capacity and facilitate mutually
101 Kasr El Aini Street, 12th floor beneficial linkages between counterpart
Cairo, Egypt institutions; and provide opportunities to
Phone: (20) (2) 792-1323/4 access expertise and study areas normally
Fax: (20) (2) 792-1325 unavailable to the Egyptian and U.S. junior
Email: stc@asrt.sci.eg researchers.
Eligibility: U.S or Egyptian citizens who have
Mailing from the United States: earned a Ph.D. within 10 years. U.S. citizens
Joan Mahoney who possess a Masters degree or are
American Program Administrator currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program may
American Embassy/ECPO also apply.
8 Kamal El Din Salah Street Financial Provisions: US$15,000.
Garden City, Cairo Duration: Maximum of six months.
Phone: (20) (2) 797-2925 Deadlines: October 11, 2005. TBA for 2006.
Fax: (20) (2) 797-3150
Email: mahoneyjm@state.gov
Website: http://cairo.usembassy.gov
Fields of Study: Biotechnology,
environmental technology, energy, VOLKSWAGEN-STIFTUNG
information technology, manufacturing
technology, standards & metrology, other VolkswagenStiftung
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VolkswagenStiftung Between Europe and the Orient – A Focus
Kastanienallee 35 on Research and Higher Education in/on
30519 Hannover Central Asia and the Caucasus
Germany Purpose: To support research by German
Mailing address: scholars relating to Central Asia as well as
Postfach 81 05 09 training of and collaborative research with
D-30505 Hannover Central Asian scholars. Funding may be used
Phone: + 49 511 8381 0 for research projects on issues relevant to the
Fax: 49 511 8381 344 region, travel and training for regional
Website: http://www.volkswagen- scientists, partnership projects, language
stiftung.de/foerderung/index_e.html training, or symposia and summer schools. All
Email: mail@volkswagenstiftung.de fields of humanities and sciences except
clinical medicine are eligible.
Fields of Study: Changes frequently, but Eligibility: Researchers in Central Asia and
includes fields ranging from humanities to the Caucasus, neighboring parts of Russia
biomedical research. The opportunities and Afghanistan, together with German
included below represent the current focus collaborators who shall submit the
areas for the organization. application on behalf of all participants.
Deadline: Open. Submission of a project
outline prior to the final application may be
Knowledge for Tomorrow – Cooperative helpful. Contact Dr. Levermann (humanities
Research Projects in Sub-Saharan Africa and social sciences) or Dr. Nöllenburg
Purpose: To support German – African (natural and engineering sciences, medicine)
collaborations in any field, providing greater for details.
opportunities to African scholars and Dr. Wolfgang Levermann
scientists and strengthening academic Email: levermann@volkswagenstiftung.de
networks in Africa. Funding may be used for Phone: +49-(0)511-8381-212
workshops, symposia, summer schools and Fax: +49-(0)511-8381-344
research projects. Research projects can only Dr. Matthias Nöllenburg
be funded in specific scientific fields and Email: noellenburg@volkswagenstiftung.de
within certain calls for pre-proposals. Phone: +49-(0)511-8381-290
Eligibility: Researchers in Sub-Saharan Fax: +49-(0)511-8381-344
Africa and German collaborators.
Deadline: There is no current call for general
research proposals, only for specific Interplay between Molecular
workshops. Workshops, symposia, summer Conformations and Biological Function
schools could be applied for at any time. Purpose: To support research that aims at
Potential applicants should send an analyzing, modulating and controlling
abstract about their idea to the respective multiple conformational states in biological
program manager; the Foundation will then systems. Accordingly, the funding initiative
invite full applications Contact Dr. intends to foster interdisciplinary research at
Gunsenheimer (humanities and social the interface between chemistry and
sciences) or Dr. Hanne (natural and biosciences (including biophysics and
engineering sciences, medicine) for details. modeling). High priority is given to a
Dr. Antje Gunsenheimer combination of synthetic chemistry,
Phone +49 (0) 511 / 83 81-276 structural analyses and functional studies.
Fax +49 (0) 511 / 83 81-344 Financial Provisions: Funding will cover
Email: gunsenheimer@volkswagenstiftung.de costs for personnel and non-personnel
Dr. Detlef Hanne resources, including travel expenses and
Phone +49 (0) 511 / 83 81-389 consumables.
Fax +49 (0) 511 / 83 81-344 Duration: Two to three years with the
Email: hanne@volkswagenstiftung.de possibility to apply for an extension
totaling five years.
Deadline: Proposals due September 15,
2006.
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Fax: +44 (0)20 7611 7288
Email: pph@wellcome.ac.uk
Extraordinary Projects Neuroscience and Mental Health:
Purpose: To support projects that may not Email: nmh@wellcome.ac.uk
fall under the scope of the current programs. Physiological Sciences:
By so doing, the Foundation wishes to Phone: +44 (0)20 7611 7298
create a forum for ideas and concepts Email: phs@wellcome.ac.uk
connected with path-breaking issues, Molecules, Genes and Cells:
opening up fresh perspectives by bringing Phone: +44 (0)20 7611 8420/8712/8204
together different disciplines and methodical Fax +44 (0)20 7611 7388
approaches – both in the field of research, Email: mgc@wellcome.ac.uk
as well as higher education, and in the
interplay of science, practice and the public The following grants are offered in all of
sphere. these areas, unless otherwise noted. This
Eligibility: Successful applications must not listing does not include all Trust
only fulfill the most rigorous scientific opportunities – due to the large number of
requirements, but also be able to provide Trust grants, only those most relevant to
plausible grounds to explain why support global health or those open to researchers
cannot be expected from any other around the world are included. Residents of
institution and why the Foundation should the UK and the European Economic Area
become involved. (EEA) or their potential collaborators are
Deadline: Open. Applicants are strongly encouraged to visit the Trust website to view
encouraged to contact the organization and the full list of grants available.
to submit a partial proposal before
developing a full application.
Project Grant
Purpose: To provide funding for high quality
projects in basic and clinical sciences
relevant to human and animal health.
Eligibility: Teams in the UK or Ireland, or
WELLCOME TRUST
international collaborations involving
researchers in the UK or Ireland.
Gibbs Building
Partnerships with developed country
215 Euston Road
universities must be primarily conducted in
London NW1 2BE, UK
the UK and Ireland. Projects involving
Phone: 44 (0)20 7611 8888
developing country institutions are highly
Fax: 44 (0)20 7611 8545
encouraged and may have their “center of
Website: http://www.wellcome.ac.uk
gravity” within the developing world.
Financial Provisions: Between £150,000
Fields of Study: Human and animal health,
and £300,000 overall, including salaries for
biomedical science, technology transfer,
research assistants and/or technicians,
medical humanities, public engagement.
materials and consumables, the purchase
and maintenance of animals or equipment,
Within the field of biomedical science, the
and collaborative travel (including meeting
Trust funds five sub-areas: Immunology and
travel).
Infectious Disease; Populations and Public
Duration: Three years.
Health; Neuroscience and Mental Health;
Deadline: Open, at least six months in
Physiological Sciences; and Molecules,
advance of project commencement.
Genes, and Cells. The mailing address
above holds for each sub-area. Additional
contact information for these areas is:
Research Training Fellowships in Clinical
Immunology and Infectious Disease:
Tropical Medicine
Fax: +44 (0)20 7611 8352
Email: iid@wellcome.ac.uk. Purpose: To support research in clinical
Populations and Public Health: tropical medicine for recent medical
Phone: +44 (0)20 7611 8764 graduates.
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Eligibility: Nationals or legal residents of Eligibility: Nationals or legal residents of a
the UK or EEA who have completed general developing country who are either: basic
medical training, who have a maximum of 10 science or veterinary graduates with a Ph.D.
years clinical or research experience since and three to eight years of postdoctoral
their first medical degree, limited research research experience, or medical graduates
experience, and a desire to undertake qualified to enter higher specialist training
research training in tropical medicine or a with three to eight years research
research project in the tropics. experience (a Ph.D. or M.D. is desirable but
Financial Provisions: Fellow’s salary, not required). UK or EEA nationals or legal
research costs up to £40,000 per year. residents who are basic science or
Course fees may be considered, but Ph.D. veterinary graduates with a Ph.D. and three
fees will not be. to eight years of postdoctoral research
Duration: Three years, up to two in the experience are also eligible.
disease-endemic country. Financial Provisions: Salary, project costs
Deadline: Preliminary applications March 8 between £30,000 and £100,000 per year,
and July 7 2006. Full applications, if invited, including equipment, research assistance
May 3 and September 1 2006. and travel expenses. Training fees may be
considered.
Duration: Four years, at least half in a
Research Training Fellowships in Tropical developing country.
Medicine Deadline: Preliminary applications March 8
Purpose: To provide newly qualified and July 7 2006. Full applications, if invited,
biomedical scientists with opportunities for May 3 and September 1 2006.
research experience and training relevant to
health in developing countries.
Eligibility: Nationals or legal residents of a Senior Clinical Fellowships in Tropical
developing country who are either: basic Medicine
science or veterinary graduates with a Ph.D. Purpose: To support outstanding UK and
and less than four years of postdoctoral EEA clinical researchers in conducting
research experience, or medical graduates research in a developing country
qualified to enter higher specialist training Eligibility: UK and EEA nationals and legal
and some initial research experience. UK or residents with a Ph.D. or M.D., a strong
EEA nationals or legal residents who are publication record, and a diploma in Tropical
basic science or veterinary graduates with a Medicine and Hygiene or a commitment to
Ph.D. and no more than four years undertake one.
postdoctoral research experience are also Financial Provisions: Salary, research
eligible. costs between £50,000 and £200,000 per
Financial Provisions: Salary, project costs year, a flexible funding allowance, support to
up to £40,000 per year. Course fees may be attend scientific meetings, and an overseas
considered, but Ph.D. fees will not be. allowance.
Duration: Four years, at least half in a Duration: Five years, based primarily in a
developing country. developing tropical country, renewable once
Deadline: Preliminary applications March 8 in a 50:50 cost sharing scheme with host
and July 7 2006. Full applications, if invited, institution.
May 3 and September 1 2006. Deadline: Preliminary applications March 8
and July 7 2006. Full applications, if invited,
May 3 and September 1 2006.
Research Career Development
Fellowships in Tropical Medicine
Purpose: To provide biomedical scientists Research Career Development
and medical graduates from developing Fellowships in Clinical Tropical Medicine
countries with opportunities for research Purpose: To provide clinical investigators
experience and high quality research an opportunity to conduct independent
training relevant to health in developing research in a developing country
countries. environment.
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Eligibility: UK or EEA nationals or legal programs at internationally recognized
residents who are basic clinicians centers of excellence in research training
established in their academic careers with a outside of the United States.
good track record in research. Applicants Eligibility: Residents of developing
must have a Diploma in Tropical Medicine countries in Africa, Asia, or Latin America, or
and Hygiene or undertake the course as part the restructuring countries of Central and
of the fellowship. Eastern Europe, including the former Soviet
Financial Provisions: Salary, project costs Union. Candidates should be educated to at
between £30,000 and £100,000 per year. least first degree level. Candidates will be
Course fees may be considered, but Ph.D. nominated by a principal investigator of a
fees will not be. research program in their country.
Duration: Four years, based primarily in a Financial Provisions: For the training
developing country, together with two years’ period, fellows receive a stipend and a
salary support for completion of specialist maximum of 12 months of tuition support.
clinical training if required. When undertaking research, support is
Deadline: Preliminary applications March 8 provided for salary and for project-dedicated
and July 7 2006. Full applications, if invited, expenses.
May 3 and September 1 2006. Duration: Up to 30 months, no more than
12 dedicated to a taught Master’s class
combined with undertaking a research
International Senior Research Fellowships project.
Please contact enquiries to the relevant sub- Deadline: March 1, 2006.
area (see information above).
Purpose: To support outstanding
researchers in medicine or science in Postdoctoral Research Training
establishing a research career in an Indian, Fellowship
South African, Czech, Estonian, Hungarian Purpose: To support postdoctoral research
or Polish academic institution. training with an aim of increasing research
Eligibility: Citizenship unrestricted. on the determinants of morbidity and
Candidates should have between five and mortality and the impact on healthcare
ten years research experience at a provision at a population based level.
postdoctoral or clinical equivalent and a Training should be provided at an
substantial record of publications. internationally recognized center of
Applications are accepted from in-country excellence in the applicant’s country or
and outside; outstanding scientists working abroad (except in the USA).
outside their own countries who wish to Eligibility: Postdoctoral researchers or
return home are particularly encouraged to medical graduates with up to six years
apply. Candidates must have a sponsor in research experience. Priority will be given to
their host institution. applicants from developing countries, and
Financial Provisions: Salary, research collaborations with the Trust’s Major Awards
costs, and a flexible funding allowance with in developing countries are encouraged.
support to attend scientific meetings. Financial Provisions: Salary as well as
Duration: Five years. project-dedicated expenses and travel, but
Deadline: TBA in April for 2006. not research assistance.
Duration: Up to three years for research in
one country, up to four years, half in a
Health Consequences of Population developing country, for multi-country
Change Programme studies.
A special time-limited funding initiative, Deadline: Open, at least six months before
HCPCP will run for the last time in 2006. the next Science Funding Committee
meeting.
Master’s Research Training Fellowship
Purpose: To support master’s research and
research training, including formal courses,
part-time, modular, or distance-learning
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Project and programme grants Purpose: For short-term visits by scholars
Purpose: To support novel investigator-led within their own country, or to another
research in the area of population change country, for the purposes of collaborative
and its impact on health. Research can be research and networking. Visits under this
carried out in any developing country or scheme might be to conduct a network
restructuring country of Eastern Europe. meeting prior to a research grant
Eligibility: Principal applicants must hold an application, and to exchange views or work
established post in a university, medical with colleagues who have similar research
school, or similar research institution (or, in interests. Study or lecture tours, meetings of
exception cases, non-governmental a professional or vocational nature,
organizations). Priority will be given to workshops, symposia and international
applicants from developing countries who congresses are normally excluded.
demonstrate a commitment to addressing Eligibility: Experienced researchers need
local health problems. not be in academic life but will normally be
Financial Provisions: Full direct project expected to hold a doctorate or clinical
costs. Proposals may include some qualification. They will be expected to have
provision for research training of an established research interest in
investigators from less developed countries. biomedical ethics (i.e. a publication record in
Duration: Up to three years for research biomedical ethics), or to be actively pursuing
projects and five years for research a research career in biomedical ethics.
programs. Financial Provisions: £1000 towards
Deadline: Open, but the full application traveling expenses and, in some cases,
(invited after submission and approval of a subsistence expenses.
preliminary application) must be submitted Deadline: Open, at least two months before
at least six months before the next Science travel.
Funding Committee meeting.
Project Grants
Support for workshops and scientific Purpose: To support the direct costs of a
meetings research project concerning biomedical
Purpose: Limited funds are also available ethics in developing countries.
for the support of workshops and scientific Eligibility: Principal applicants should be
meetings. These should be small, focused based in a developing country. Co-
meetings to present research that is highly applicants may be based in a developing
relevant to the HCPC remit. Grants will country or in the UK or Republic of Ireland.
normally be provided to support the Applicants must normally hold an
attendance of a small number of delegates established academic post in a university or
from less developed countries. other institution.
Deadline: Open. Financial Provisions: Salary and
associated costs for research assistants and
other project support staff, travel (including
Research Travel Grants in Biomedical to conferences), and equipment.
Ethics: UK and Developing Countries Duration: Three years.
Deadline: March 1, August 1, December 1.
For Biomedical Ethics Program only. Preliminary applications should be submitted
Contact:
six weeks before these deadlines.
Grants Section (Biomedical Ethics)
Wellcome Trust
183 Euston Road
Small Project Grant
London NW1 2BE, UK
Phone: 44 (0)20 7611 7202 Purpose: To meet the direct costs of a
Fax: 44 (0)20 7611 8254 modest research project related to
Email: biomedicalethics@wellcome.ac.uk biomedical ethics in developing countries.
Website: Eligibility: Principal applicants should be
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/node2362.html based in a developing country. Co-
applicants may be based in a developing
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country or in the UK or Republic of Ireland. Fax: 221-824-20-58
Applicants must normally hold an Website: www.warc-croa.org
established academic post in a university or Email: warc_croa@yahoo.fr
other institution.
Financial Provisions: Approximately Fellowships contact:
£30,000 for salaries for assistants and West African Research Association
support staff, travel, equipment, and other African Studies Center
essential expenses. Boston University
Duration: Six months to one year. 270 Bay State Road
Deadline: Open. Boston, MA 02215
Phone: 617 353-8902
Fax: 617 353-4975
Research Studentship Email: wara@bu.edu
Purpose: To enable young scholars to
undertake basic training in research Fields of Study: Unrestricted.
methods by up to three years of full-time
research leading to a doctoral degree.
Eligibility: The majority of the research Predoctoral Fellowship
should take place in a developing country Purpose: To support research in West
location where clinical or community Africa, such as a doctoral research proposal
oriented biomedical research is taking place. or research related to the completion of
Applicants should have an upper second another terminal degree program such as an
class honours degree in a relevant subject, MFA or MPH.
and may have already started their Ph.D. Eligibility: U.S. citizens and permanent
studies. residents who are currently enrolled in
Financial Provisions: Student stipend and graduate programs at institutions of higher
compulsory fees, as well as consideration education in the United States . Priority will
for travel and equipment funds. be given to applicants who are at the pre-
Duration: Three years. dissertation stage, that is, who will be
Deadline: May 1. Preliminary applications returning to their institution to complete
should be submitted twelve weeks in course work, exams, etc. before beginning
advance. their fieldwork
Financial Provisions: Round trip travel to a
West African country and a stipend of
Seminars and Capacity Development US$3,000.
Initiatives Duration: Two to three months
Purpose: To support seminars and similar Deadline: December 1, 2005. TBA for 2006.
initiatives relevant to biomedical ethics in
developing countries.
Eligibility: Meetings that will bring together Postdoctoral Fellowship
workers from different disciplines and Purpose: To support research in West
increase opportunities for representation by Africa, including research to complete or
developing countries. elaborate upon an earlier project, to initiate a
Financial Provisions: £5000. new research project, or to enhance
Deadline: Open, six months in advance. understanding of a particular topic in order
to improve teaching effectiveness or to
broaden course offerings.
Eligibility: U.S. citizens and permanent
residents who currently hold a teaching
position at an institution of higher education
WEST AFRICAN RESEARCH CENTER
in the United States or who work in another
B.P. 5456 (Fann Residence)
related domain (e.g. public health or
Rue Ex Léon G. Damas
museology).
Dakar
Senegal
Telephone: 221-865-22-77
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Financial Provisions: Round trip travel to a Financial Provisions: Research grants
West African country and a stipend of normally range from US$30,000 to
US$3,000. US$75,000 per year.
Duration: Two to three months. Duration: Up to three years.
Deadline: December 1, 2005. TBA for 2006. Deadline: Letter of intent deadlines are
January 15, April 15, and October 1.
Application deadlines are June 1,
Travel Grant September 1, and February 15.
Purpose: To enable West African
researchers to attend and present papers at
academic conferences relevant to the Grants-in-Aid
applicant's field of research, to visit libraries Purpose: To support researchers in
or archives that contain resources becoming stable and established
necessary to the applicant's current researchers.
academic work, or to travel to a research Eligibility: Researchers at the assistant
site. professor level at institutions in the U.S. who
Eligibility: West African Nationals. experience difficulty in competing for
Financial Provisions: Up to US$2500. research funds because they have not yet
Deadline: March 15 2006 become firmly established. Grants-in-Aid will
also be made to senior scientists.
Financial Provisions: Up to US$30,000.
Duration: One year.
Deadline: Letter of intent deadlines are
WHITEHALL FOUNDATION, INC. January 15, April 15, and October 1.
Post Office Box 3423 Application deadlines are June 1,
Palm Beach, FL 33480 September 1, and February 15.
Phone: (561) 655-4474
Fax: (561) 659-4978
Website: http://www.whitehall.org
Email: email@whitehall.org
Fields of Study: Basic research in HELEN HAY WHITNEY FOUNDATION
neurobiology, i.e., invertebrate and
vertebrate (excluding clinical) neurobiology, 20 Squadron Boulevard, Suite 630
specifically investigations of neural New York, NY 10956
mechanisms involved in sensory, motor, and Phone: 845 639-6799
other complex functions of the whole Fax: 845 639-6798 or 646 304-7133
organism as these relate to behavior. Website: http://www.hhwf.org
Email: hhwf@earthlink.net
Research Grants Fields of Study: Basic biomedical sciences.
Purpose: To support established scientists
in conducting neurobiology research.
Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Eligibility: Established scientists of all ages
working at accredited institutions in the Purpose: To support early postdoctoral
United States. Research grants will not be research training to increase the number of
awarded to investigators who have already imaginative, well-trained, and dedicated
received, or expect to receive, substantial medical scientists.
support from other sources. The Foundation Eligibility: Candidates who hold, or are in
currently defines "substantial" as the final stages of obtaining, their M.D. or
approximately US$200,000 per year Ph.D. or equivalent degree and are seeking
(excluding the Principal Investigator's beginning postdoctoral training in biomedical
salary). The principal investigator must hold research. Candidates should have received
no less than the position of assistant their Ph.D. within two years or their M.D.
professor, or the equivalent, in order to within three years of the deadline and
apply. should have up to one year of postdoctoral
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research experience at the time of the Phone: +44-20-73434200
deadline. U.S. citizens may train abroad, Fax: +44-20-73434220
non-citizens may train in U.S. laboratories Website: http://wcrf.org
only. Email: info@wcrf.org
Financial Provisions: US$41,000-$44,000
per year, as well as a research allowance of Fields of Study: Cancer research,
US$2,500 per year. Travel to fellowship particularly concerning nutrition and lifestyle
location for Fellow and family. A dependent risks.
child allowance of US$750 per child per year
is available.
Duration: Three years, contingent upon Marilyn Gentry Fellowship
satisfactory performance. Contact: Steven H. Zeisel, M.D, Ph.D.
Deadline: July 15. Professor and Chairman, Department of
Nutrition
School of Public Health & School of
Medicine
University of North Carolina
WORLD BANK FAMILY NETWORK 2212 McGavran-Greenberg Hall, CB#7461
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7461
The Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund USA
World Bank Family Network Email: Steven_Zeisel@unc.edu
1818 H Street, NW, MSN H2-204
Washington, DC 20433 Purpose: To develop leaders in nutritional
Phone: 202-473-8751 research as it relates to cancer by
Fax: 202-522-3142 supporting individuals at the transition level
Website: www.wbfn.org between postdoctoral research and
Email: MMMF@worldbank.org assistant professorships. Fellows will
receive support for two years of research at
Fields of Study: Unrestricted. the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
School of Public Health.
Eligibility: Completion of at least one year
Margaret McNamara Memorial Fund of postdoctoral training. One third of
fellowships will be awarded to individuals
Purpose: To fund graduate studies.
who are not citizens or permanent residents
Eligibility: Women from developing
of the U.S., with a preference for citizens of
countries engaged in graduate studies in the
countries where WCRF International has
U.S. or Canada. Applicants must be at least
active programs.
25 years of age, must have demonstrated a
Financial Provisions: Stipend of
commitment to work for the benefit of
US$35,000 - US$45,000 for fellows with a
women and children in the developing world,
Ph.D., US$50,000 for fellows with M.D.
and must plan to return to their countries
along with US$25,000 per year for research
within two years of receiving the grant.
expenses and US$3,000 per year for
Financial Provisions: Approximately
meeting attendance.
US$11,000.
Duration: Two years, with possible
Deadline: February 1, 2006. 2007 deadline
extension of a third year in exceptional
TBA late summer 2006.
cases.
Deadline: Open.
Research Grant Programme
WORLD CANCER RESEARCH FUND Purpose: To support research into the
INTERNATIONAL effects of food and nutrition on the origins,
First Floor, 19 Harley Street causes and prevention of cancer.
London, W1G 9QJ Eligibility: Citizenship and location
United Kingdom unrestricted.
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Financial Provisions: Maximum of 150,000 Deadline: Potential candidates must contact
over four years, not more than 50,000 in any their national health organization.
one year.
Duration: Up to four years.
Deadline: February 10.
Africa Regional Office
Cite du Djoue
P.O. Box 06
Brazzaville, Congo
WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION Phone: +(47 241) 39 100 / +242 665 65 00
Fax: +(47 241) 39 503
WHO Headquarters Website: http://www.afro.who.int
Avenue Appia 20 Email: regafro@afro.who.int
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland
Phone: + 41 22 791 21 11 Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office
Fax: + 41 22 791 3111 (EMRO)
Website: http://www.who.int World Health Organization
Email: info@who.int Eastern Mediterranean Regional Office
Abdul Razzak Al Sanhouri Street
Fields of Study: Health. P.O. Box 7608
Nasr City
Cairo 11371
WHO Fellowship Egypt
Purpose: To support advanced study in Phone: (202) 670 25 35
public health fields that are not available in Fax: (202) 670 24 92 or 670 24 94
the Fellow’s home country and to promote Website: http://www.emro.who.int/research
international exchange of scientific Email: inf@emro.who.int
knowledge related to health. This fellowship
is offered through each WHO region, and
must be arranged with the full support of the Dr. A.T. Shousha Foundation Prize and
host country’s national health organization. Fellowship
See contact information for individual Purpose: To support health professionals in
regions below. obtaining postgraduate diplomas or masters
Eligibility: Citizens of any WHO member degrees in public health.
state (with regional exceptions including Eligibility: Applicants must be nominated by
Canada and the U.S.) who are currently national health administrations in the
engaged in medical or health work in their Eastern Mediterranean Region.
national health organization or at a research Financial Provisions: US$15,000.
or educational institution. Candidates must Duration: Length of training course.
have completed their training and have at Deadline: Awarded approximately every six
least two years of professional experience years.
as well as command of language of training
and a written statement of intention to return
to country of origin. Candidates over 50 are Pocchiari Foundation Fellowship
normally not accepted. Applications are Purpose: To enable researchers to visit
accepted only from national health other countries in order to obtain new
organizations on behalf of nominated experience relevant to their own research,
individuals. including advanced studies and/or training in
Financial Provisions: Cost of travel, a daily methods and techniques appropriate to their
living allowance, health insurance coverage national priorities. Topics of interest include
if required by host country, and tuition fees public health sciences and epidemiology.
as applicable. Eligibility: Developing country nationals
Duration: From three weeks to one year, who are qualified scientists at the
with possibility of renewal. postgraduate level with at least five years of
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research experience. Applicants must be Western Pacific Regional Office (WPRO)
proficient in the language of training, and P.O. Box 2932
must not already hold an international 1000 Manila
fellowship. Applicants must be nominated by Philippines
national health administrations. Telephone: (00632) 528.80.01
Financial Provisions: US$10,000. Fax: (00632) 521.10.36 or 536.02.79
Duration: Length of training course. Telex: 27652-63260-40365
Deadline: Every other year. Applications Telegraph: UNISANTE MANILA
may be submitted to WHO in Geneva Website: http://www.wpro.who.int
directly or through one of the WHO Regional Email: hrdfel@wpro.who.int
offices.
Special Programme for Research and
Europe Regional Office Training in Tropical Diseases (TDR)
8, Scherfigsvej Sponsored by UNICEF, UNDP, the World
DK-2100 Copenhagen 0 Bank, and the WHO
Denmark
Phone: +45 39 171 717 Special Programme for Research & Training
Fax: + 45 39 171 818 in Tropical Diseases (TDR)
Website: http://www.euro.who.int World Health Organization
Email: postmaster@euro.who.int 1211 Geneva 27
SWITZERLAND
Phone: 41 22 791 3725
Pan-American Health Organization Fax: 41 22 791 4854
(PAHO) Website: http://www.who.int/tdr
Email: tdr@who.int
525 23rd St. NW
Washington, DC 20037 Fields of Study: Tropical diseases,
Phone: 202 974-3000 including African trypanosomiasis, Chagas
Website: http://www.paho.org disease, dengue, leishmaniasis, leprosy,
Email: HDR@paho.org lymphatic filariasis, malaria, onchocerciasis,
schistosomiasis, and tuberculosis.
Research Grant Program Purpose: TDR funds research under five
There are no current calls for proposals, but work plans: Strategic and Discovery
all calls issued are posted at the following Research, Product Development and
web address: Evaluation, Implementation Research and
http://www.paho.org/English/HDP/HDR/RPG Methods, Research Capability
/. Strengthening, and the Multilateral Initiative
on Malaria. The following types of grants are
available under each work plan:
South-East Asia Regional Office (SEARO)
Collaborative research grant
World Health House
Indraprastha Estate Purpose: To support goal-oriented research
Mahatma Gandhi Marg in each work plan.
New Delhi 110 002, India Eligibility: No restrictions specified.
Phone: 91-11-23370804, 23370809-11 Deadline: Two months before relevant
Fax: 91-11-23370197, 23379395, 23379507 steering committee / task force meeting.
Website: http://w3.whosea.org/index.htm
Email: registry@whosea.org
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Project development grant Capacity strengthening programme grant
Purpose: To help scientists to formulate Purpose: To provide long-term support to
technically sound full-scale research institution or research group development
proposals. programs.
Eligibility: Nationals of developing Eligibility: Institutions in least developed,
countries. high disease burden, low income countries.
Financial Provisions: Maximum of Financial Provisions: US$80,000 per year.
US$10,000, non renewable. Duration: One to three years.
Deadline: Open. Deadline: November 15, 2005. TBA for
2006.
Director’s initiative fund
Purpose: To provide rapid funding for Research and development-driven
preparatory research or research relevant to capability strengthening grants
disease control outside of current work Purpose: To support projects based on
plans. targeted R&D driven capability
Eligibility: Unrestricted. strengthening initiatives.
Financial Provisions: Maximum of Eligibility: Researchers in all disease
US$15,000, non renewable. endemic developing countries.
Deadline: Open. Deadlines: See specific calls for
applications, listed below and on the TDR
website.
Research training grant
Purpose: To support higher degree training
(locally or regionally) or short-term Capability strengthening grant for malaria
postdoctoral fellowships in biomedical or research in Africa (MIM/TDR)
social science research. Purpose: To support the development of
Eligibility: Nationals from developing malaria control tools.
countries working in a developing country Eligibility: African research groups.
institution. Research interests must be Deadline: TBA for 2006.
related to TDR’s target diseases.
Deadline: TBA for 2006.
Current Calls for Applications:
All current calls for applications can be
Re-entry grant found at
Purpose: To facilitate the career http://www.who.int/tdr/grants/deadlines/defa
development of young scientists by enabling ult.htm.
them to establish their research careers
within a documented career development TDR Career Development Fellowships in
plan. Synthetic/Medicinal Chemistry
Eligibility: Scientists from disease-endemic Contact: rcstraining@who.int
countries returning to their home institutions Purpose: To fill six remaining postdoctoral
within 12 months of completion of a positions in synthetic/medicinal Chemistry at
graduate degree (MSc, Ph.D.) or its various medicinal chemistry workstations
postdoctoral training period. located in South Africa, USA, UK and
Financial Provisions: Up to US$40,000 Switzerland (biopharmaceutical companies
over three years. and academia).
Deadline: November 15, 2005. TBA for Eligibility: Ph.D. chemists from developing
2006. countries, with experience in heterocyclic
chemistry, ideally no more than 40 years of
age.
Financial Provisions: Grant will cover the
cost of reagents and supplies.
Duration: One year.
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Deadline: February 28 2006. Implementation Research
Professor Axel Kroeger
Steering Committee on Implementation
Good Clinical Practice course for potential Research
TDR clinical monitors TDR, World Health Organization
Purpose: To attend the Good Clinical 1211 Geneva 27
Practice Course in August 2006 in Asia. Phone: (41-22) 791-3398
Eligibility: Physicians from disease Fax: (41-22) 791-4774
endemic countries (resident in Africa, Asia, Email: kroegera@who.int
Eastern Europe, South America) in mid
career, with experience in clinical research. Purpose: To support research on the home
Deadline: March 13 2006. management of malaria, the development
and field testing of drug delivery systems for
lymphatic filariasis elimination, and the
Drug discovery research analysis of Visceral Leishmaniasis related
Purpose: To support drug discovery knowledge in Nepal and Bangladesh.
research in developing countries focusing on Deadline: March 15 2006.
the TDR target diseases.
Financial Provisions: Proposals up to
US$70,000 per year will be considered. Strategic Social, Economic and
Network activities involving multiple partners Behavioural Research
as well as HTS campaigns will attract a Purpose: To support research on one of
higher level of funding. five topics: understanding and remedying
Deadline: February 17 2006. access barriers to prevention, therapy, and
information; understanding fundamental
social issues related to stigma and
Advanced course on immunology, adherence to treatment and prevention;
vaccinology and biotechnology applied to elucidating the dynamics of human
infectious diseases resources in infectious disease control
Contact: Dr Pascal Launois programs; elucidating transaction costs in
UNICEF/UNDP/World Bank/WHO Special infectious disease control programs; and
Programme for Research and Training in understanding and addressing child
Tropical Diseases (TDR) vulnerability and resilience, with a focus on
WHO infectious diseases among children in
20 Avenue Appia conflict situations.
CH-1211 Geneva 27 Eligibility: Each research team must
Switzerland include a trained social scientist. PI should
Fax : 41-22 791 4854 ideally be a national of a disease endemic
Email: launoisp@who.int country, though exceptions may be made for
Purpose: To attend the course on DEC nationals residing in a non-DEC
immunology, vaccinology and biotechnology country.
applied to infectious diseases from Deadline: February 17 2006.
September 6 to October 21, 2006 in
Switzerland.
Eligibility: Excellent knowledge of English, Eco-Bio-Social Research on Dengue in
university degree such as M.D., MSC or Asia: Understanding Ecosystem Dynamics
Ph.D. in microbiology or other biological for Better-Informed Dengue Prevention
sciences, active involvement in teaching, Please see full details under listing for the
research, or national public health services, International Development Research Centre.
and under 40 years of age.
Deadline: April 28 2006.
Vector Research on Human African
Trypanosomiasis
Purpose: To support research concerning
the vectors for African Trypanosomiasis,
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including genetics, population biology, and introduction of evidence-based guidelines
methods of vector control. and tools developed to improve reproductive
Deadline: February 17 2006. health and the introduction of the application
of research in developing and strengthening
reproductive health programs.
Department of Reproductive Health and Eligibility: Centers with demonstrated
Research (RHR) expertise in a relevant reproductive health
area, relationships with local professional
Special Programme of Research, societies, linkages with national reproductive
Development and Research Training in health program managers, and the potential
Human Reproduction (HRP) for involvement with leading national NGOs
Co-sponsored by United Nations and collaborating agencies. Centers which
Development Programme (UNDP), United have previously been recipients of LID
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), and the grants or collaborated in other research and
World Bank. development projects are encouraged to
apply.
Department of Reproductive Health and Financial Provisions: Funds available
Research would not exceed US$30,000 per year.
World Health Organization
1211 Geneva 27
Switzerland Modalities for collaboration with centres or
Telephone: + 41 22 791 3372 institutions to promote reproductive
Fax: + 41 22 791 4189 health
Website: http://www.who.int/reproductive- Purpose: To strengthen collaboration in
health/tcc/grants.html reproductive health research with existing
research centers in the developing world.
Fields of Study: Reproductive health. Eligibility: WHO Collaborating Centers;
existing RHR centers, including Service
Guidance Centers; developing country
Research Project Mentoring emerging centers which are current or past
Purpose: To help developing country recipients of research capacity
centers work with an expert towards strengthening grants; or developing and
ensuring the highest possible quality of least developed country centers eligible for
research projects related to sexual and research capacity strengthening grants.
reproductive health conducted in the course
of long-term institutional development.
Eligibility: Centers in developing countries Long-term Institutional Development
that are eligible for the LID grant (see grants
below). RPM can be provided before or at Purpose: To provide support to research
initiation of the LID grant or during LID grant centers to develop or strengthen national
implementation. capacity to conduct reproductive health
Financial Provisions: RPM will cover travel research and to increase the development
and per diem expenses at the WHO and availability of human and material
Temporary Adviser rate for the selected resources necessary for research.
expert or mentor to work with the center for Eligibility: Research units focused on
up to a month at a time. It could also cover reproductive health that are part of a
the costs of an in-country proposal university, government structure, or non-
development workshop facilitated by the governmental organization, preferably in
expert. Least Developed Countries.
Financial Provisions: Not more than
US$100,000 per year.
Service Guidance Centres Duration: Up to five years, renewable once.
Purpose: To support the development of a
network of centers of excellence in
reproductive health research, including the
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Competitive Intraregional Research grants Financial Provisions: Unspecified.
Purpose: To support research linked to
improved prevention, management, and
care programs for priority reproductive Resource Maintenance Capital grants
health needs; to foster multidisciplinary and Purpose: To assist centers in maintaining
multi-site collaboration; to enhance capacity existing research resources and capacity,
in reproductive health by supporting such as supporting laboratory upkeep,
research-based training; and to promote sustaining library and information technology
sub-regional networks of research centers. maintenance, or the purchase of small
Eligibility: Each Regional Advisory Panel pieces of equipment.
(RAP) will issue calls for applications and Eligibility: Centers that have completed two
fund two or three research centers annually. five-year cycles of the LID Grant or centers
Financial Provisions: Maximum of with the potential to participate in global
US$60,000 per collaborating center. research.
Deadline: At the discretion of each RAP. Financial Provisions: Up to US$30,000 per
year.
Duration: One year, renewable for up to five
Research Training Grants consecutive years.
Purpose: To support individual staff from
developing country research centers to
spend a period of training in one or more Small Supply Grants
host institutions. Purpose: To enable centers to overcome
Eligibility: Researchers at developing foreign exchange difficulties in accessing
country centers that have an existing research resources such as journals and
capacity building relationship with the laboratory supplies.
Reproductive Health Program. RTGs are Eligibility: Centers that have completed two
normally awarded as part of capacity five-year cycles of the LID Grant or centers
development programs such as center with the potential to participate in global
support grants listed above. research, as demonstrated by viable
research programs, national and local
support, and firm links to health programs or
Re-Entry Grants services.
Purpose: To facilitate the re-incorporation of Financial Provisions: Up to US$8,000 per
an RTG grantee in his or her home annum.
institution. Duration: Five years, renewable once.
Eligibility: Trainees who have received
RTGs with a duration of over six months or
trainees from collaborating institutions who Initiative for Vaccine Research (IVR)
were trained without the support of RTG. Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals
Applicants must apply within three years of World Health Organization (WHO)
completing training. 20 Avenue Appia
Financial Provisions: Maximum of 1211 Geneva 27
US$20,000. Switzerland
Phone: +41 (22) 791 43 95
Fax: +41 (22) 791 48 60
Courses, Workshops, Seminar grants Website:
Purpose: To support courses, workshops, http://www.who.int/vaccine_research/propso
and seminars on reproductive health als/en
research at selected centers, preferably Email: VaccineResearch@who.int
involving participants and trainers from
several countries. Fields of Study: Infectious diseases,
Eligibility: Centers that are or have the vaccine research.
potential to become viable training centers.
National and local support of the proposal is
highly desirable.
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Calls for Proposals
There are no current calls for proposals, but
all calls issued are posted at the web
address above.
WORLD HEART FEDERATION
MaryRose Rudaz
World Heart Federation
5 Avenue du Mail
1205 Geneva, Switzerland
Phone: (+41 22) 807 03 20
Fax: (+41 22) 807 03 39
Website: http://www.worldheart.org
Email: admin@worldheart.org
Fields of Study: All aspects of cardiology,
including preventive care, clinical cardiology,
research and training.
Twin Centres Programme
Purpose: To enhance the quality and
capacity of cardiology centers in less
advantaged countries or regions by linking
them to leading centers and institutions. The
role of the WHF is to catalyze these
relationships and to provide a range of
fellowships/traineeships.
Eligibility: Emerging cardiology centers in
less advantaged regions, preferably with an
existing relationship with an established
center. Fellows should be young
cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons,
and must agree to return to their country of
origin.
Financial Provisions: CHF100,000 per
year to be divided equally among four
recipients and airfare.
Duration: One year.
Deadline: For 2005, December 1. TBA for
2006.
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Index
A Engineering...............1, 5, 29, 50-52, 69, 70,
Aging…………………………...35, 47, 52, 61 74, 78, 83-84, 91-93, 102-106
Agriculture…………….....73, 91-93, 102-103 Entomology................................................93
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis ..................13 Environment..................29, 54-55, 59-59, 65
Anthropology............................................105 Epidemiology..............5-6, 26, 40, 47, 54-55,
Arthritis (also see aging).......................13-14 63-64, 88
Arts..............................................44, 86, 103 Equity.........................................................91
Ethics................................................110-111
B
Behavior.....................................................75 F
Behavioral sciences (also see social First Nations...............................................59
sciences)..........................................5, 6, 116 Food (also see nutrition, agriculture)...59, 69
Biochemistry, see chemistry
Biomedical sciences.............17-18, 20-21,
26, 33-34, 48-50, 53-54, 73, 79, 86, 95, G
96, 102-107, 112 Genetics.............................11, 51, 54-55, 74
Biotechnology...............57-58, 100, 105, 115 Geriatrics, see aging
Blood disorders (also see particular Governance...............................................86
disorders)...................................................33
Business......................................................1 H
Health..........................1, 2, 8, 15, 21, 27-29,
C 41, 51, 58-62, 69, 73, 84, 86, 88, 89, 95-
Cancer......................2, 3, 5-7, 21-26, 29, 33, 97, 102-103, 108-110, 112-114
54-55, 61, 63-64, 70-72, 75-76, 112 Health policy (also see health)...........2, 5, 61
Carcinogenesis ....................................54-55 High density lipoprotein.............................88
Cardiovascular disease...........33, 40, 45-46, HIV/AIDS.......................10, 15, 23, 33-34,
88, 120 40, 42-43, 53, 55, 65, 91
Cell biology..................................11, 77, 106 Humanities....................42, 44, 50-51, 65-
Chagas disease..........................33, 115-117 66, 94-95, 105-106
Chemistry.........................51, 90-91, 93, 116 Humanities, medical................................109
Child and infant health.......19, 32, 40, 42-43,
61, 74, 101, 116 I
Clinical research........7, 15, 20-21, 28-29, Immunology...............11, 23, 71, 76, 89, 115
33, 34, 38, 48, 52, 61, 74, 79, 86-87, 95- Incontinence..............................................47
96, 107 Injury..........................................................40
Computational sciences ............................20 Infectious diseases (also see particular
Culture.........................................................1 diseases)..............8-12, 15, 20, 23, 33-
34, 38-40, 42-43, 46, 48, 52-53, 55, 59-
D 61, 65, 76, 78-79, 87, 91, 93-94, 107-
Dengue......................................................59 108, 115-117, 120
Dental health........................................56, 61
Dermatology.........................................31-32 L
Development.....................31, 44, 58-59, 65, Laboratory training...............................15, 28
69, 82-83, 86, 89 Leishmaniasis.............................33, 115-117
Diabetes...............................................66-69 Leprosy.............................8, 46, 94, 115-117
Drug development (see also vaccine Leukemia........................................23, 70-72
research)......................................76, 91, 115 Lymphoma............................................70-72
Lymphatic filariasis...........................115-117
E
Economics.................................89, 102, 105 M
Ecosystem......................................58-59, 94 Malaria............................10, 34, 76, 115-117
Education.........1, 26, 29, 69, 73, 86, 91, 106 Management..............................................27
Energy...............................................51, 105 Mathematics.................................91-93, 103
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Mental health (also see neuroscience).....44, Sustainability (also see development)......60,
61 73
Microbiology.....................................9-10, 64
Molecular biology...........11, 18, 36, 51, 54- T
55, 70-71, 76-77, 106-107 Technology (also see biotechnology).......51,
Multiple sclerosis..................................79-81 58, 82-83, 91-93, 104, 105, 109
Myeloma.........................................62, 70-72 Toxicology..................................................74
Translational research...2, 13, 14, 20, 63, 72
N Transportation and space....................51, 73
Natural products........................................76 Tropical disease (also see infectious
Natural sciences............1, 35, 37, 41-42, 44, disease)....................................11, 12, 93-94
49-54, 59, 65-66, 69-70, 73-74, 78-79, Tropical medicine.......................60, 107-109
83-84, 91-93, 95-106, 108 Trypanosomiasis..................33, 38, 115-117
Neuromuscular disease........................77-78 Tuberculosis..................10, 34, 38, 40, 43,
Neurosciences.......51, 56-57, 75-76, 80, 112 46, 115-117
Nursing......................................7, 25, 45, 64
Nutrition.......................................62, 84, 113 U
Unrestricted....................4, 16-17, 30, 39,
O 41, 84-87, 90, 96, 102-103, 111-113
Onchocerciasis.................................115-117
Oral health, see dental health V
Vaccine research.................52, 55, 115, 120
P Veterinary sciences.................................103
Parasitology.........................................48, 93 Vision....................................................37-38
Pathology, pathobiology......................48, 51
Patient quality of life...................................73 W
Peace and security....................................26 Women’s health.............................19, 32, 89
Pediatric health, see child and infant health
Physics and physical sciences...........20, 35, Y
37, 41, 93, 100, 102-103 Youth.........................................................86
Physiology.................................................70
Plant sciences............................................62
Population...................................88, 109-110
Poverty (also see development)................89
Prevention and health promotion.........45-46,
53, 63-64, 116
Primary care..........................................6, 25
Psychology and psychiatry..............9, 25, 51
R
Reproduction...............................................8
Reproductive health......40, 61, 70, 74, 88,
89, 118-119
Respiratory diseases.................................39
S
Schistosomiasis................................115-117
Sexual health....................................118-119
Social sciences ............1, 8, 24, 35, 41-42,
44, 50-54, 59, 65-66, 78, 83-84, 94-97,
101, 103-106
Social work..................................................6
Statistics..............................................27, 55
Stroke (also see cardiovascular) ..........45-46
Structural biology.......................................29
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Appendix 1: Country Categorizations
World Bank list of low-, middle-, and high-income economies.
The term “developing countries” usually includes all low and middle income economies.
Low income economies (59)
Afghanistan Haiti Pakistan
Bangladesh India Papua New Guinea
Benin Kenya Rwanda
Bhutan Korea, Dem Rep. Sao Tome and Principe
Burkina Faso Kyrgyz Republic Senegal
Burundi Lao PDR Sierra Leone
Cambodia Lesotho Solomon Islands
Cameroon Liberia Somalia
Central African Republic Madagascar Sudan
Chad Malawi Tajikistan
Comoros Mali Tanzania
Congo, Dem. Rep. Mauritania Timor-Leste
Congo, Rep. Moldova Togo
Cote d'Ivoire Mongolia Uganda
Eritrea Mozambique Uzbekistan
Ethiopia Myanmar Vietnam
Gambia, The Nepal Yemen, Rep.
Ghana Nicaragua Zambia
Guinea Niger Zimbabwe
Guinea-Bissau Nigeria
Lower-middle-income economies (54)
Albania El Salvador Namibia
Algeria Fiji Paraguay
Angola Georgia Peru
Armenia Guatemala Philippines
Azerbaijan Guyana Romania
Belarus Honduras Samoa
Bolivia Indonesia Serbia and Montenegro
Bosnia and Herzegovina Iran, Islamic Rep. Sri Lanka
Brazil Iraq Suriname
Bulgaria Jamaica Swaziland
Cape Verde Jordan Syrian Arab Republic
China Kazakhstan Thailand
Colombia Kiribati Tonga
Cuba Macedonia, FYR Tunisia
Djibouti Maldives Turkmenistan
Dominican Republic Marshall Islands Ukraine
Ecuador Micronesia, Fed. Sts. Vanuatu
Egypt, Arab Rep. Morocco West Bank and Gaza
Upper-middle-income economies (40)
American Samoa Grenada Poland
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Antigua and Barbuda Hungary Russian Federation
Argentina Latvia Seychelles
Barbados Lebanon Slovak Republic
Belize Libya South Africa
Botswana Lithuania St. Kitts and Nevis
Chile Malaysia St. Lucia
Costa Rica Mauritius St. Vincent and the
Grenadines
Croatia Mayotte Trinidad and Tobago
Czech Republic Mexico Turkey
Dominica Northern Mariana Islands Uruguay
Equatorial Guinea Oman Venezuela, RB
Estonia Palau
Gabon Panama
High-income economies (55)
Andorra Greece New Caledonia
Aruba Greenland New Zealand
Australia Guam Norway
Austria Hong Kong, China Portugal
Bahamas, The Iceland Puerto Rico
Bahrain Ireland Qatar
Belgium Isle of Man San Marino
Bermuda Israel Saudi Arabia
Brunei Italy Singapore
Canada Japan Slovenia
Cayman Islands Korea, Rep. Spain
Channel Islands Kuwait Sweden
Cyprus Liechtenstein Switzerland
Denmark Luxembourg United Arab Emirates
Faeroe Islands Macao, China United Kingdom
Finland Malta United States
France Monaco Virgin Islands (U.S.)
French Polynesia Netherlands
Germany Netherlands Antilles
Source:
http://web.worldbank.org/WBSITE/EXTERNAL/DATASTATISTICS/0,,contentMDK:20421402~pag
ePK:64133150~piPK:64133175~theSitePK:239419,00.html
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UN list of Least Developed Countries (LDC)
Afghanistan Guinea Samoa
Angola Guinea-Bissau Sao Tome and Principe
Bangladesh Haiti Senegal
Benin Kiribati Sierra Leone
Bhutan Lao People´s Democratic Solomon Islands
Burkina Faso Republic Somalia
Burundi Lesotho Sudan
Cambodia Liberia Timor-Leste
Cape Verde Madagascar Togo
Central African Republic Malawi Tuvalu
Chad Maldives Uganda
Comoros Mali United Republic of
Democratic Republic of the Congo Mauritania Tanzania
Djibouti Mozambique Vanuatu
Equatorial Guinea Myanmar Yemen
Eritrea Nepal Zambia
Ethiopia Niger
Gambia Rwanda
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