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    1. EXTRAMURAL FUNDING
      1. 2009-2010 Postdoctoral Fellowships Opportunities

GSA Funding

GSA offers many opportunities for funding to assist in events for your department and for your own research.

Other Funding

NIH Research Symposium November 2009

Dear Training Director,

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is actively recruiting candidates to participate in the fourth annual NIH National Graduate Student Research Festival, to be held November 12-13, 2009 in Bethesda, Maryland. We are writing to request your assistance in identifying candidates for this exciting event. To be eligible, students must be enrolled in a PhD program in the U.S. and on schedule to complete their PhD degree requirements by October, 2010. We will be selecting up to 200 students to spend two days discussing their research through poster sessions, meeting other students from around the U.S., learning about the research conducted at NIH, and exploring postdoctoral training opportunities on the NIH campuses. We would appreciate your sharing this email and the attached flyer with students nearing completion of their dissertation or all students in your PhD program. The deadline for application is July 1, 2009 and the online application can be found at:
[WWW]http://www.training.nih.gov/postdoctoral/ngsrf/

Please do not reply to this email. If you have questions or require more information, you may contact me at the email address below or Dr. Jonathan Wiest at wiestj@mail.nih.gov

Cordially,

Darryl M. Murray, Ph.D.
Director, NIH Undergraduate Scholarship Program
Office of Intramural Training and Education
National Institutes of Health
2 Center Drive Room 2E20
Bethesda, MD 20892
MSC 0230
murrayda@mail.nih.gov
301-594-2222
www.ugsp.nih.gov

EXTRAMURAL FUNDING

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for Individual Predoctoral Fellows (F31)

Description: The purpose of this individual predoctoral research training fellowship is to provide 2-3 year of support for promising doctoral candidates who will be performing dissertation research and training in scientific health-related fields relevant to the missions of the participating NIH Institutes and Centers (ICs) during the tenure of the award.
Eligibility: The applicant must be at the dissertation research stage of their training and must show evidence of both high academic performance in the sciences and substantial interest in a research area of high priority to the participating Institutes. Citizenship: By the time of award, the individual applicant must be a citizen or a non-citizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Permanent Resident card).

**NIH Deadlines(s): December 8, April 8, August 8 annually

*Note: as of August 2009, all F31 applications are now submitted electronically through Grants.Gov by the Office of Graduate Studies Grant Officer. APPLICANTS MUST ALLOW 5 DAYS MINIMUM PROCESSING TIME. The Office of Graduate Studies Grant/Proposal Data Form and additional information is located at [WWW]http://www.gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/ssupport/external.html

**Deadlines are subject to change without further University notification. Please verify all deadlines at [WWW]http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for Individual Predoctoral Fellowships to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (F31)

Description: The purpose of the F31 predoctoral fellowship to promote diversity in health-related research is to provide up to five years of support for research training leading to the PhD or equivalent research degree, the combined MD/PhD degree; or another formally combined professional degree and research doctoral degree in biomedical, behavioral, health services, or clinical sciences. The purpose of this individual predoctoral research training fellowship is to improve the diversity of the health-related research workforce by supporting students from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented. Such candidates include individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. Detailed eligibility criteria are described in the full announcement.

Eligibility:

A. Individuals from racial and ethnic groups that have been shown by the National Science Foundation to be underrepresented in health-related sciences on a national basis (see [WWW]http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/showpub.cfm?TopID=2&SubID=27). In addition, it is recognized that under-representation can vary from setting to setting and individuals from racial or ethnic groups that can be convincingly demonstrated to be underrepresented by the grantee institution are eligible for support under this program.
B. Individuals with disabilities, who are defined as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities.
C. Individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, who are defined as: 1. Individuals who come from a family with an annual income below established low-income thresholds. These thresholds are based on family size; published by the U.S. Bureau of the Census; adjusted annually for changes in the Consumer Price Index; and adjusted by the Secretary for use in all health professions programs. The Secretary periodically publishes these income levels at [WWW]http://aspe.hhs.gov/poverty/index.shtml. For individuals from low income backgrounds, the institution must be able to demonstrate that such candidates have qualified for Federal disadvantaged assistance or they have received any of the following student loans: Health Professions Student Loans (HPSL), Loans for Disadvantaged Student Program, or they have received scholarships from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services under the Scholarship for Individuals with Exceptional Financial Need.2. Individuals who come from a social, cultural, or educational environment such as that found in certain rural or inner-city environments that have demonstrably and recently directly inhibited the individual from obtaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to develop and participate in a research career. Eligibility related to a disadvantaged background is most applicable to high school and perhaps to undergraduate candidates, but would be more difficult to justify for individuals beyond that level of academic achievement.
Citizenship: By the time of award, the individual applicant must be a citizen or a non-citizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Permanent Resident Card.
*Office of Graduate Studies Deadlines for final receipt for submission (respective to below): 12/8/09, 4/7/10, 8/9/10
**NIH Deadlines(s): December 13, April 13, August 13 annually

*F31 applications are now submitted electronically through Grants.Gov by the Office of Graduate Studies Grant Officer. APPLICANTS MUST ALLOW 5 DAYS MINIMUM PROCESSING TIME. The Office of Graduate Studies Grant/Proposal Data Form and additional information is located at [WWW]http://www.gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/ssupport/external.html

For more information and application guidelines see URL: [WWW]http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-209.html

Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows (F32)

Description: postdoctoral research training fellowship is to provide support to promising Fellowship Applicants with the potential to become productive, independent investigators in scientific health-related research fields relevant to the missions of participating NIH Institutes and Centers.
Eligibility: The applicant must be at the dissertation research stage of their training and must show evidence of both high academic performance in the sciences and substantial interest in a research area of high priority to the participating Institutes. Citizenship: By the time of award, the individual applicant must be a citizen or a non-citizen national of the United States or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence (i.e., possess a currently valid Permanent Resident card).
*NIH Deadlines(s): December 8, April 8, August 8 annually*

For more information: see URL: [WWW]http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-210.html

*F32 applications are now submitted electronically through Grants.Gov by the Office of Graduate Studies Grants Officer. APPLICANTS MUST ALLOW 5 DAYS MINIMUM PROCESSING TIME. The Office of Graduate Studies Grant/Proposal Data Form is required. Additional information is located at [WWW]http://www.gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/ssupport/external.html

Deborah McCook, External Fellowship Advisor, Office of Graduate Studies, 250 Mrak Hall, UC Davis, Davis, Ca 95616
Email: dlmccook@ucdavis.edu ~ Ph. No. (530)752-0653 ~ FAX No.: (530)752-6222
Funding and application processing information may be found at the Graduate Studies Website: [WWW]http://www.gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/ssupport/external.html

FSF Travel Grant Application Deadline Fast Approaching

The Forensic Sciences Foundation (FSF) is proud to offer three (3) Travel Grants this year for students to assist with travel expenses in attending the American Academy of Forensic Sciences (AAFS) Annual Meeting in Seattle. A complimentary 2010 meeting registration is also included with this award. This is a wonderful opportunity, and members are encouraged to promote it.

Travel Grant Guidelines:

The applicant must be a fourth year undergraduate or a graduate student at an accredited four-year college, university, or professional school whose accreditation is acceptable to the FSF Board of Trustees.
The applicant must have a letter of recommendation from his/her advisor or professor.
The applicant must submit a 400-600 word essay explaining how attendance at an AAFS meeting will impact his/her career decision.
The applicant must submit a curriculum vitae including information such as forensic science areas of academic study and practice, academic record, forensic science activities, membership and participation in professional organizations (such as the AAFS), presentations at professional and academic meetings, as well as any publications and other pertinent data related to his/her forensic background.

The deadline for submission of the completed applications is October 15th. Please forward a cover letter of application containing detailed contact information, your letter of recommendation, your essay, and your curriculum vitae electronically to Kimberly Wrasse at kwrasse@aafs.org or by mail to: Kimberly Wrasse, FSF, 410 North 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.

Applications are judged by the FSF Student Travel Grant Subcommittee. Selection of Grant recipients is based solely on the information provided in submitted documents. The successful grant recipients are notified by November 15, and will be acknowledged in the January issue of the Academy News. The FSF Board of Trustees is able to approve the expenses, not to exceed $800 per student, for three (3) students this year. A complimentary 2010 meeting registration is also awarded to the grant winners. Good luck!

Attached is the Graduate Studies Travel Award Announcement for the Fall Application Deadline - Travel period July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010. The application can be found on our web site at [WWW]http://gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/ssupport/internal_travel.html.

The Committee on Support and Welfare accepts applications for graduate student awards for travel to meetings of nationally and internationally recognized professional societies twice annually.
Each award period allows nine months for future conferences and three months for conferences that have already taken place.

Fall application deadline: Applications for travel during July 1, 2009 through June 30, 2010 are due to the graduate programs by Thursday, October 15, 2009.

Spring application deadline: Applications for travel during January 1 through December 1, 2010 are due to the graduate programs by Thursday, April 15, 2010.

2010-11 NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION GRADUATE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM (NSF-GRFP)
(Informational Meetings in September TBA)

The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in the relevant science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees, including women in engineering and computer and information science. The NSF GRFP offers three years of stipend at $30,000 and an institutional allowance of $10,500 per year. Applicants must not have completed more than 12 months of full-time graduate study or the equivalent. Seniors undergraduates, 1st and 2nd year (entering your 2nd year 2009) graduate students are generally eligible.

For more information see: [WWW]http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=6201&org=NSF

Interdisciplinary fields of Study: Full Proposal Deadline Date: November 2, 2009

Mathematical Sciences; Computer and Information Sciences and Engineering: Full Proposal Deadline Date: November 4, 2009

Social Sciences; Psychology; Geosciences: Full Proposal Deadline Date: November 5, 2009

Life Sciences: Full Proposal Deadline Date: November 6, 2009

Chemistry; Physics and Astronomy: Full Proposal Deadline Date: November 10, 2009

Engineering: Full Proposal Deadline Date: November 12, 2009

Deborah McCook, Office of Graduate Studies, 250 Mrak Hall, University of California, Davis, CA 95616
Tele. No. (530) 752-0653, FAX No. (530) 752-6222

2009-2010 Grants and Fellowships Opportunities
Note: For all deadlines please check online for clarification between postmark and receipt of application.

Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program
Deadline: May 1 Fall Program (September - November)
Sponsor: The National Academies

The Christine Mirzayan Science & Technology Policy Graduate Fellowship Program is funded by the Christine Mirzayan Fund. This program is designed to engage graduate science, engineering, medial, veterinary, business, public policy, and law students in the analytical process that informs the creation of national policy-making with a science/technology element. As a result students develop basic skills essential to working in the world of science policy. It is a 12-week session in Washington D.C. at a National Academies Facility where each fellow is assigned to a senior staff member who acts as his or hers mentor. For the 2009, the stipend/grant for this fellowship is $8,000. Those eligible are current graduate students and postdocs in any physical, biological, or social science field or any field of engineering, medicine/health, or veterinary medicine as well as business, law, education and other graduate and professional programs. Postdoctoral scholars should have received their PhD within the past 5 years. For applications and additional information: [WWW]http://www7.nationalacademies.org/policyfellows/

Deadline: Varies upon Discipline ( Please see website for changes.) Sponsor: National Science Foundation
The Social Behavior and Economic Sciences Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants are sponsored by The National Science Foundation's Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS), Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES), and Division of Science Resources Statistics (SRS), which awards grants to doctoral students to improve the quality of dissertation research. In an effort to improve the quality of dissertation research, many programs in BCS, SES, and the Research on Science and Technology Surveys and Statistics Program within SRS accept doctoral dissertation improvement grant proposals.

The following Programs support dissertation research: Deadlines: Full Proposal Target Dates

Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)
Archaeology July 15, 2009
Cultural Anthropology August 15, 2009
Geography & Regional Science October 15, 2009
Linguistics July 15, 2009
Physical Anthropology August 16, 2009

Economics August 18, 2009
Law & Social Science August 15, 2009
Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics August 16, 2009

Sociology October 15, 2009

[WWW]http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13453&org=NSF&sel_org=NSF&from=fund

Laura W. Bush Traveling Fellowship
Deadline: March 1, 2009 @ 5:00 p.m. EST
Sponsor: U.S. National Commission for UNESCO

The fellowship will help fund a proposal designed by the applicant to conduct brief work in a foreign country related to the mandate of UNESCO – using education, natural sciences, social and human sciences, culture, and/or communication and information to build strong ties among nations. The fellowship is intended for American college/university students who express an interest in international collaboration but as of yet had not been afforded many opportunities to travel abroad. The length of time for the travel is expected to be between 4 and 6 weeks and should include interaction with individuals from other nations. During his/her travel, the recipient should be willing to participate in public diplomacy events arranged with the pertinent U.S. State Department Consulate, Mission, and/or Embassy. Following the travel, the recipient agrees to submit a report describing experiences and analyzing objectives achieved; share his/her experiences with others; and be available to make a presentation at the Annual Meeting of the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO.

For additional information and applications: [WWW]http://www.state.gov/p/io/unesco/c25426.htm

Phi Beta Kappa Graduate Scholarship
Deadline: *Check with campus coordinator of PBK
Sponsor: Phi Beta Kappa Northern California Association

Last year, The Phi Beta Kappa Northern California Association made awards to twelve outstanding graduate students in the amount of $5,000 each. The PBK NCA scholarship awards program begins in January. Any graduate student who is a member of PBK and is enrolled in graduate studies in one of the following Northern California schools may apply:
Mills College
San Francisco State University
Santa Clara University
Stanford University
UC Berkeley
UC Davis
UC San Francisco
UC Santa Cruz
University of the Pacific

Eligibility Requirements:
Applicants must have been elected to Phi Beta Kappa by a chapter in the United States. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a graduate or professional program in Northern California. A student who has previously been awarded a scholarship is ineligible to apply.
For additional information and applications: [WWW]http://www.pbknca.org/scholarship-info.phi.beta.kappa.pbk.htm

Funding Workshop Research and Education Opportunities with China for Faculty and Students
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Time: 12:10 – 1:30 pm
Location: Room 360 Shields Library (IGA Reading Room)

If you are interested in collaborating with China, working as a visiting faculty member, studying in China or hosting partially-funded Chinese visiting scholars and students in your lab, please attend brown bag workshop, sponsored by the Office of University Outreach and International Programs (UOIP). The Chinese government has increased funding for higher education and support for Chinese graduate students and faculty to study/work abroad (e.g. the China Scholarship Council fellowships). It also has funding for visiting U.S. faculty and for U.S. students. Keynote Speakers: Dr. SHAO Wei, Chief Education Consul, Consulate General of the People’s Republic of China in San Francisco, Professor Gretchen Kalonji, Director of International Strategy Development, University of California Office of the President, Assistant Professor Tingrui Pan, Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of California, Davis. For more information, contact: Dr. Linxia Liang: lxliang@ucdavis.edu

SBE Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants
Deadline: Varies upon Discipline (earliest January 15, 2009, please see website* for changes)
Sponsor: National Science Foundation
The Social Behavior and Economic Sciences Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants are sponsored by The National Science Foundation's Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS), Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES), and Division of Science Resources Statistics (SRS), which awards grants to doctoral students to improve the quality of dissertation research. In an effort to improve the quality of dissertation research, many programs in BCS, SES, and the Research on Science and Technology Surveys and Statistics Program within SRS accept doctoral dissertation improvement grant proposals.

The following Programs support dissertation research: Deadlines: Full Proposal Target Dates

Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences (BCS)

Archaeology January 15, 2009
Cultural Anthropology January 15, 2009/ August 16, 2009
Geography & Regional Science February 15, 2009/ October 15, 2009
Linguistics January 15, 2009/ July 15, 2009
Physical Anthropology August 16, 2009

Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES)

Decision, Risk & Management Science February 1, 2009/ October 15, 2009
Economics January 18, 2009/ August 18, 2009
Law & Social Science January 15, 2009/ August 16, 2009
Methodology, Measurement, and Statistics January 18, 2009/ August 18, 2009

Political Science January 15, 2009
Science, Technology, and Society February 9, 2009/ August 15, 2009
Sociology February 15, 2009/ October 15, 2009

Division of Science Resources Statistics (SRS)

Research on Science and Technology Surveys
and Statistics Program January 16, 2009

Estimated Number of Awards: 200 to 300 for the entire SBE Directorate Anticipated Funding Amount: $2,500,000 annually across all programs, contingent upon the availability of funds Proposals may only be submitted by the following: The student must be enrolled at a U.S. academic institution, but need not be a U.S. citizen. Proposals from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged. For guidelines and additional information:
[WWW]http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=13453&org=NSF&sel_org=NSF&from=fund

Advanced Simulation and Training Fellowship: Doctoral Student Awards
Deadline: January 16, 2009
Sponsor: The Link Foundation
The Link Foundation awards up to five fellowships to qualified doctoral students in academic institutions per year, with each grant totaling $25,000 to support students while they complete their dissertation research. This Fellowship was created with an objective to foster advanced level study in simulation and training research; to enhance and expand theoretical and practical knowledge of how to train the operators and users of complex systems. The research proposed in these applications must still embody the objective and characteristics found in the training and preparation of individuals to perform in complex, interactive, real-time environments. This award includes a stipend of $21,500; $2,500 available for expenses associated with the research; the remaining $1,000 is to help defray publication costs of the student’s research results and/or to the fellow’s attendance at technical meetings. The applicant should be working full-time towards a degree in an established doctoral program at a U.S. or Canadian institution. For applications: [WWW]http://www.ist.ucf.edu/application.htm and additional information: www.ist.ucf.edu/link_foundation.htm

Investment in Community Graduate Fellowship Award
Deadline: January 31, 2009
Sponsor: The Willis W. and Ethel M. Clark Foundation
The Willis W. and Ethel M. Clark Foundation was incorporated in 1953 as a California non-profit private operating foundation and has enjoyed over fifty years of community service to the Monterey Peninsula of California. In 2002 the Clark Foundation established its $10,000 annual "Investment in Community" Fellowship to help keep outstanding graduate students in the community. It is now open for the academic year of 2009-2010. The fellowship of up to $10,000 is awarded to students currently enrolled in a graduate program full-time who have demonstrated a commitment to community service. Students must be connected to the Monterey Peninsula and have the intent to return to or remain in the local area upon completion. For information about the fellowship and applications, visit The Clark Foundation website is: [WWW]http://www.theclarkfoundation.org , email address is: clarkfoundation@redshift.come
Clark Foundation • P.O. Box 89 • Pebble Beach, CA 93953 • Phone: (831) 625-1175

8th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences
Deadline: February 14, 2009
Call for Papers/Abstracts/Submissions!
The 8th Annual Hawaii International Conference on Social Sciences will be held from June 4 (Thursday) to June 7 (Sunday), 2009 at the Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa in Honolulu, Hawaii. The conference will provide many opportunities for academicians and professionals from social sciences related fields to interact with members inside and outside their own particular disciplines. Topic Areas (All Areas of Social Sciences are Invited):*Anthropology *Area Studies (African, American, Asian, European, Hispanic, Islamic, Jewish, Middle Eastern, Russian, and all other cultural and ethnic studies) *Communication *Economics *Education *Energy Alternatives *Ethnic Studies/International Studies *Geography *History *International Relations *Journalism *New Urbanism *Political Science *Preservation and Green Urbanism *Psychology *Public Administration *Social Work *Sociology *Sustainable Development *Sustainable Urban Neighborhoods *Urban and Regional Planning *Women's studies *Other Areas of Social Science *Cross-disciplinary areas of the above related to each other or other areas. You may submit your paper/proposal by using our online submission system! To use the system, and for detailed information about submitting see: [WWW]http://www.hicsocial.org/cfp_ss.htm

Geophysical Fluid Dynamics (GFD) Program
Deadline: February 15, 2009
Sponsor: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
The Geophysical Fluid Dynamics program is a ten week in residence program that brings together ideas among researchers in the many distinct fields that share a common interest in the nonlinear dynamics of fluid flows in oceanography, meteorology, geophysics, astrophysics, applied mathematics, engineering and physics. The Program commences with two weeks of Principal Lectures by Roger Grimshaw and Harvey Segur. The topic of these lectures will be Nonlinear Waves. Up to ten competitive fellowships are available for graduate students. Successful applicants will receive stipends of $5,100 and an allowance for travel expenses within the United States. A small number of unpaid fellowships may also be available for strongly qualified students who can support themselves financially. Fellows are expected to be in residence at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution for the full ten weeks of the program. To be eligible for a Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Fellowship, applicants must be graduate students in any field sharing a common interest in the nonlinear dynamics of rotating, stratified fluids. These fields include classical fluid dynamics, physical oceanography, meteorology, astrophysics, planetary atmospheres, geological fluid dynamics, hydromagnetics, physics and applied mathematics.
For applications and additional information: [WWW]http://www.whoi.edu/page.do?pid=7941

Dissertation Fellowships in Population Reproductive Health, and Economic Development
Deadline: February 27, 2009
Sponsor: Institute of International Education and The William and Flora Hewlett Foundation
The Institute of International Education (IIE) is now accepting applications for the Dissertation Fellowship in Population, Reproductive Health, and Economic Development. The two-year fellowships of $20,000 per year. The fellowships are open to students currently enrolled in Ph.D. programs. Students in economics, economic demography, geography, and epidemiology are especially encouraged to apply. These fellowships will support dissertation research on topics that examine how population dynamics and family planning and reproductive health (FP/RH) influence economic development, including economic growth, poverty reduction, and equity. Dissertations that address population and development issues pertinent to the African continent are especially encouraged. The research must include a strong quantitative component, with an emphasis on rigorous data analysis. We encourage the development or use of new statistical methods. Finally, the research must have a strong policy-relevant component, demonstrating an interest in communicating research results with program managers, planners, and policymakers. For more information, please see www.iie.org/hewlettfoundationus

Fulbright-mTV Awards
Deadline: March 1, 2009
Sponsor: U.S. Department of State, IIE
The Fulbright m-TV Awards will be available to pursue projects around an aspect of international contemporary or popular music as a cultural force for expression. Preference will be given to creative projects that are conveyed in a dynamic fashion and are accompanied by a feasible plan. The Fulbright Program Is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide. Fulbright m-TV allows students to travel abroad implementing the influence of music on society.
Applications for all countries where there is an active U.S. Student Fulbright Program are encouraged. Applicants will be required to submit a complete application including all relevant supporting documentation (i.e., transcripts, references, Foreign Language Report). For applications and additional information: https://us.fulbrightonline.org/thinking_mtv.html

ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship
Deadline: March 31, 2009
Sponsor: Presence Switzerland (PRS), the Swiss State Secretariat for Education and Research (SER) and the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
ThinkSwiss will support 15 talented and motivated U.S. students from all fields of study, who apply for a research project at a Swiss university or research lab. The awardees will receive a monthly stipend of CHF 1,000(approx. $830) for a period of up to three months. “ThinkSwiss – Brainstorm the future” is a U.S.-wide program on Education, Research and Innovation. It focuses on the exchange of expertise and know–how in academia and the business community in both Switzerland and the USA. (www.thinkswiss.org) . Additional information about the 2009 ThinkSwiss Research Scholarship can be found on [WWW]http://www.thinkswiss.org/Scholarship2009.html. More information about higher education in Switzerland can be found onwww.swissemb.org/scitech.
Graduate Student Grants and Fellowships Opportunities – Upcoming Deadlines

Pacific Rim Research Program Information Session (see program announcement to follow)
Wednesday, October 29, 12 noon – 1pm, Memorial Union, Garrison Room

Presenters will include the Limited Submissions coordinators, who will discuss the application and submission process, and Pacific Rim campus representative, Dr. Ed Taylor, who will address proposal content and review. In addition to these presentations, some of last year’s Pacific Rim awardees will be available to answer questions about the overall application process from their first-person perspective. For more information, contact the Limited Submissions Program, UCD Office of Research, limsubmissions@ucdavis.edu or 530-754-7828.

Deadlines:

UC Davis Internal Application:
Deadline: November 11, 2008 @ 11:59pm
Sponsoring Agency Deadline: February 17, 2009
Sponsor: The University of California

Collaborative researches in any discipline that contributes to an understanding of the Pacific Rim region as a whole. Graduate Students may apply for Advanced Graduate Research Fellowships, Workshop and Planning Grants.

The total funding amount: Research Grants: $10,000 to $30,000; Advanced Graduate Research Fellowships: $3,270 to $22,000; Workshop and Planning Grants: up to $15,000; Faculty Development Grants: up to $10,000.

UC Davis Pre-proposal Instructions and Information: www.research.ucdavis.edu/documentDisplay.cfm?id=1489,pdf
Additional Information from sponsoring agency: www.ucop.edu/research/pacrim/

Pacific Rim Research Program (PRRP)
Deadlines: UC Davis Internal Application Deadline: November 11, 2008 @ 11:59pm
Sponsoring Agency Deadline: February 17, 2009
Sponsor: The University of California

Collaborative researches in any discipline that contributes to an understanding of the Pacific Rim region as a whole. Graduate Students may apply for Advanced Graduate Research Fellowships, Workshop and Planning Grants. The total funding amount: Research Grants: $10,000 to $30,000; Advanced Graduate Research Fellowships: $3,270 to $22,000; Workshop and Planning Grants: up to $15,000; Faculty Development Grants: up to $10,000. UC Davis Preproposal Instructions and Information: www.research.ucdavis.edu/documentDisplay.cfm?id=1489,pdf Additional Information from sponsoring agency: www.ucop.edu/research/pacrim/

Department of Energy NNSA Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship (SSGF)
Deadline: January 19, 2009
Sponsor: Krell Institute

The primary objective of the Department of Energy NNSA Stewardship Science Graduate Fellowship program is to encourage the training of scientists by providing financial support to talented students who enter a period of study and research in designated areas of stewardship science accompanied by practical work experience at NNSA research facilities. Areas of interest for this competition include:

Properties of Materials under Extreme Conditions and Hydrodynamics;
High-Energy-Density Physics
Low-Energy Nuclear Science
The program is open to US citizens or permanent resident aliens whom are exceptional seniors or in their first or second year of graduate study. Benefits include: $32,400 yearly stipend. Payment of all tuition and required fees. Yearly conference. $1,000 academic allowance. Research opportunity at a DOE laboratory. For applications: www.krellinst.org/ssgf/application. For more information: www.krellinst.org/ssgf

Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program
Deadline: January 26, 2009

The Whitaker Program is intended to support international collaboration in the growing field of Biomedical Engineering. For all levels of emerging bioengineers, from graduating seniors to post-doctorate degrees-holders in biomedical engineering, the Whitaker Programs supports U.S. citizens and permanent residents to undertake activities directly related to the field overseas. Award covers travel, living expenses, and tuition for Fellows (partial or full, depending on the host university). For application and additional information: www.whitaker.org

NSEP David L. Boren Fellowship
Deadline: January 29, 2009

The Institute of International Education is pleased to announce the opening of the 2009-10 academic year competition for NSEP David L. Boren Fellowships for graduate students. Boren Awards provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. students to add important international and language components to their educations. Boren Fellowships provide up to $30,000 for language study and international research. The application deadline for the Boren Fellowship is January 29, and the deadline for the Boren Scholarship is February 11. If you have any questions or comments please contact the IIE Boren Scholarships and Fellowships staff at boren@iie.org or 1-800-618-NSEP. For applications and additional information: www.borenawards.org

Short-Term Travel Grants Program (STG)
Deadline: February 2, 2009
Sponsor: International Research and Exchanges

The STG Program provides short-term fellowships to US scholars and professionals for overseas research on topics relevant to US foreign policy. Grant Award: Up to $10,000. Duration: Up to eight weeks. For applications and additional information: www.irex.org/programs/stg or contact stg@irex.org

The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship
Deadline: February 19, 2009
Sponsor: The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Fellowship

Every, year the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi awards sixty Fellowships of $5,000 each and forty Awards of Excellence of $2,000 each to members entering the first year of graduate school or professional study. Eligibility: Be an active member of Phi Kappa Phi (annual dues paid through March 31, 2009) or have accepted membership by June 30, 2009. Applications will be accepted from members not yet initiated. Have applied to enroll as a full-time student in a post-baccalaureate program for the 2009-2010 academic year, preferably at an accredited American Institution of higher learning. Accredited international institutions are acceptable. For applications and additional information: www.phikappaphi.org

Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarship
Deadline: Please check with local Rotary Club

Ambassadorial Scholarships provide a flat grant of US$24,000 for one academic year of study in another country. These awards are intended to help defray costs associated with round-trip transportation, tuition and other fees, room and board, and some educational supplies. For applications: [WWW]http://www.rotary.org/RIdocuments/en_doc/139en.doc For additional information: Ambassadorial Scholarships

Smithsonian Institution Fellowship Program
Deadline: January 15, 2009
Sponsor: Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian Institution offers fellowships in fields that are actively pursued by the museums and research organizations of the Institution (see below). For more information see links to'Smithsonian Opportunities for Research and Study' below. These fellowships support research in residence at all Smithsonian facilities except the Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory.

Graduate Student Fellowships are offered to students formally enrolled in a graduate program of study, who have completed at least one semester, and not yet been advanced to candidacy if in a Ph.D. Program. Applicants must submit a proposal for research in a discipline, which is pursued at the Smithsonian. The term is 10 weeks; the stipend is $6,000.

Pre-doctoral Fellowships are offered to doctoral candidates who have completed preliminary course work and examinations. Candidates must have the approval of their universities to conduct doctoral research at the Smithsonian Institution. The term is 3 to 12 months. The stipend is $27,000 per year plus allowances.

For applications and additional information: [WWW]http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/SIFELL/SIFELLapp.htm

Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation (IGCC)/IGERT UC Program
Deadline: Varies per award
Sponsor: The University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation

The University of California Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation sponsors UC graduate students from all campuses in an annual fellowship, internship, and grant competition. Since its beginning, IGCC has committed significant resources to stimulating independent research and course development on the causes of international conflict and opportunities to promote international cooperation.

Deadline: January 23, 2009
The IGCC Washington, D.C., Internship Program offers a $3,000 stipend and $500 for travel during a ten-week summer internship. Recipients can intern with any international affairs organization of their choosing based in Washington, D.C.

Deadline: February 2, 2009
Doctoral Dissertation Fellowships are open to graduate students from all disciplines whose dissertation-level research addresses causes of international conflict and opportunities for international cooperation.

For applications and additional information: [WWW]http://igcc.ucsd.edu/cprograms/funding/funding_opportunities.php

Association for Women in Science (AWIS) Educational Foundation Pre-doctoral Awards
Deadline: January 30, 2009
Sponsor: Association for Women in Science (AWIS)

The Association for Women in Science (AWIS) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to achieving equity and full participation for women in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology. The Ruth Satter Memorial Award is designed for outstanding graduate students who interrupted their education for at least three years to raise a family. Satter award applicants may apply at any time in their Ph.D. program, including the first year. Non-U.S. citizens must be enrolled in a Ph.D. program at a university in the United States. The award, in the amount of $1,000, will support study in the fields of natural science or social science. For applications and additional information: [WWW]http://www.awis.org/careers/edfoundation.html

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Research Opportunities & Announcements

The following is presented to you by:
The Office of Research and Graduate Education Programs
School of Veterinary Medicine
University of California, Davis
Phone: (530)752-6865
E-mail: vetmedresearch@ucdavis.edu

URL: www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/research/
Please follow the link to see this week’s updates: [WWW]http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/research/Funding/opportunities.cfm

Here are some highlights:

- USDA Formula Funds

- *NEW!* Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships

- *NEW!* HHMI-NIH Research Scholars Program

- *NEW!* SeaDoc Society

- *NEW!* Web Portal for Nonhuman Primate Research Models

- *NEW!* Superfund Basic Research and Training Program

- *NEW!* Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Research Centers

- *NEW!* Breast Cancer Research Program Concept Award

- *NEW!* ISAZ Waltham Collaborative Research Award

2009-2010 Postdoctoral Fellowships Opportunities

CLINICIAN RESEARCHER SERVICE FELLOW
Long-Term Care Statistics Branch
Division of Health Care Statistics
National Center for Health Statistics
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Position and Organization: The Long-Term Care Statistics Branch, Division of Health Care Statistics, National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS), located in Hyattsville, MD, is seeking a clinician researcher. As the nation’s principal health statistics agency, the NCHS mission is to compile accurate, relevant, and timely statistical information to guide actions and policies that improve the health of the nation. The Branch conducts nationally-representative surveys of long-term care providers—including home health and hospice care agencies, assisted living communities, and nursing homes—and of direct care workers, including home health aides and certified nursing assistants. For more about these surveys see [WWW]http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nhhcs.htm.

Fellowship Overview: The Fellow will provide clinical expertise in survey design and analysis on important and relevant long-term care policy and practice issues, including standards of care, practice patterns and management of specific conditions, quality of care and disparities, resource use including staffing, medication use and appropriateness, and effects of policy changes. Independently and in collaboration with other staff members, the Fellow will analyze data collected from the Branch surveys and participate in survey operations.
Qualifications: Applicants should have a master’s degree or higher in nursing, an allied health profession, medicine, statistics, social science, or a related field; clinical experience in long-term care, or training or practice in geriatrics; and research experience in economics, epidemiology, gerontology, health services research, nursing, public health, statistics, or a related field. Analytic experience, including publication in peer-reviewed journals; experience in statistics or basic survey methods; ability to use SAS or other analytic software; and strong speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills are highly desirable. This opportunity is open to all United States citizens and legal permanent residents with a work authorization. Applicants are responsible for obtaining the necessary work authorization.

Terms of Appointment: The Fellow will be offered an initial 4-year, full-time appointment, which may be extended by mutual agreement. An initial salary of $50,408–$95,026 will be offered based on education and experience. Salary increases will be commensurate with performance. Fellows are eligible for sick leave, annual leave, thrift savings (401(k) equivalent), and health and life insurance.

Application Process: To be considered for this position, all application materials must be e-mailed by December 31, 2009. Interested applicants should e-mail a CV, cover letter describing relevant experience, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and a published or unpublished paper written by the applicant to Dr. Lauren Harris-Kojetin at LHarrisKojetin@cdc.gov. Official transcripts will be required, if selected.
The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

Note: For all deadlines please check online for clarification between postmark and receipt of application.

Environmental Fellow Postdoctoral Positions
Deadline: Varied
Thanks to support from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, in January 2009 the following ACS colleges and universities will each be advertising a two-year Post-doctoral Fellow Position in Environmental Studies. PhDs who have received the doctorate within 5 years of September 2009 are eligible to apply. Look for recruitment ads in the Chronicle of Higher Education, as well as in other discipline-specific journals. Once individual advertisements appear (early January), postdoctoral applicants should contact member institutions directly. For more information about individual colleges and universities in the consortium, see description at [WWW]http://www.colleges.org/institutions.html. For more information about the Environmental Fellow Program in general, please contact the program director at emacnabb@colleges.org.

Centenary College of Louisiana (environmental sociology or related discipline)
Centre College (environmental policy or environmental ethics)
Davidson College (environmental geography and/or demography)
Furman University (human geography or urban planning)
Hendrix College (environmental lit or policy)
Millsaps College (environmental sociology or anthropology)
Rollins College (environmental restoration)
University of the South, Sewanee (environmental policy or landscape ecology)
Southwestern University (global ecology)
Spelman College (energy and environmental policy)
Trinity University (environmental humanities or policy)
Washington & Lee University (sustainability—specialization open)

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Postdoctoral Fellowship
Deadline: January 15, 2009
Sponsor: Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
Fellowships are available to new or recent doctoral graduates in diverse areas of research. Those interested in research on topics of general interest to one or more of the following are encouraged to apply: Applied Ocean Physics & Engineering, Biology, Marine Chemistry& Geochemistry, Geology & Geophysics, and Physical Oceanography. Each recipient is encouraged to pursue his or her own research interests in association with a member of the resident staff. Each awardee is provided with provided with office and laboratory space in close proximity to an appropriate member of the resident staff who acts as sponsor and general advisor throughout the award period. Recipients are given a stipend of $55,000 per year for an 18-month appointment, plus a relocation allowance. All appointees are eligible for health and dental insurance. In addition, limited support is available for travel expenses, equipment, supplies and special services. For applications please see the Academic Programs section of the WHOI website at www.whoi.edu/apo. Please include in addition to the application: a current CV or resume; a minimum of three non-WHOI recommendations; a concise statement describing research interests, as well as general career plans; transcripts of complete undergraduate and graduate records; and a brief synopsis of the doctoral dissertation.

Whitaker International Fellows and Scholars Program
Deadline: January 26, 2009

The Whitaker Program is intended to support international collaboration in the growing field of Biomedical Engineering. For all levels of emerging bioengineers, from graduating seniors to post-doctorate degrees-holders in biomedical engineering, the Whitaker Programs supports U.S. citizens and permanent residents to undertake activities directly related to the field overseas. Award covers travel, living expenses, and tuition for Fellows (partial or full, depending on the host university). For application and additional information: www.whitaker.org

US Embassy Policy Specialist Program (EPS)
Deadline: March 2, 2009
Sponsor: International Research and Exchanges

Selected US postdoctoral scholars and professionals serve as policy specialists-in-residence at a US Embassy or Consulate as well as conduct independent research. EPS is funded by the US Department of State’s Title VIII Program. Duration: One to two months. Grant Award: Up to $10,000

For application and additional information www.irex.org/programs/eps

Official Call for Applications to the 2009 GSSP (Graduate Student Support Program) for Veterinarians

The Graduate Student Support Program (GSSP) is an administrative function of the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Education, School of Veterinary Medicine. The GSSP provides support to veterinarians working towards their Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master’s degrees at UC Davis. GSSP awards are intended as a supplement to existing funding, by providing partial stipend support. Please note the new requirements for the 2009 Program listed on the funding page. Information about the program and the required application format can be found on our website at: [WWW]http://www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu/research/Funding/GSSP/gssp.cfm If you have any questions, please contact Sue Kanoho at 754-7746 or email svmgssp@ucdavis.edu.

There are two deadlines for submission of GSSP proposals:

The Clinical and Translational Science Center (CTSC) is pleased to announce the third annual call for graduate student applications for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) sponsored T32 Mentored Clinical Research Training Program (CTSC-T32).

The CTSC-T32 program is part of a fully integrated approach by the UC Davis CTSC to advance research education and training for multidisciplinary, clinical and translational investigators working to improve human health. The overall goal of the T32 program is to provide the most junior trainees (medical students and basic-science predoctoral students) with the skills required to develop a career in multidisciplinary clinical and translational research relevant to human health. In line with the NIH focus on translational research to bridge the gap between basic science and advancements in human health, scholars will develop skill sets to lead and participate effectively in team/translational science. The CTSC-T32 training program is expected to strongly advantage scholars in preparing for successful careers in academia.

Graduate students pursuing health related research, and enrolled in UC Davis Ph.D. programs (including but not limited to biological sciences, engineering, and veterinary medicine) are eligible to apply. Scholars will be selected based on a competitive application process in which student academic qualifications, career goals, and the quality of the training environment will be important considerations for funding. Applicants must identify a potential faculty mentor, and develop a proposed research plan in consultation with that mentor to be submitted with the application. Award recipients are required to make a full year (July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010) commitment to all components of the training program, which includes the proposed research, didactic instruction and clinical experiences, while simultaneously meeting the requirements of their respective graduate programs.

Awardees will receive a stipend of $22,376 and student fees (equivalent to those of a California resident) for one year, as well as $2,500 for research and travel expenses.
The 2009 Call for Applications is attached. For applications and detailed instructions please go to: [WWW]http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/ctsc/t32/
For questions about the T32 program, please contact Jessica Hicks at 916-703-9110 or at Jessica.hicks@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu.
The application deadline is: January 30, 2009

Questions? Deborah McCook, External Fellowship Analyst
Office of Graduate Studies, 250 Mrak Hall, University of California,Davis, CA 95616
Ph. No.: (530) 752-0653, Fax No.: (530) 752-6222
External Funding Opportunities & Application Information:
[WWW]http://www.gradstudies.ucdavis.edu/ssupport/external.html

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