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DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES BULLETIN
http://intranet.okstate.edu/Fiscal_Affairs/fund_opp.htm
December 2001

 This is a monthly publication of announcements of funding opportunities.  For more information, please contact Adele Tongco (adel@okstate.edu) at  4-5398 in Ag Hall 139 or Jan Madole (jkd1703@okstate.edu) at 4-7196.  More information about each announcement is accessible on the Internet (see URL listed with each opportunity to view full record).

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Title:                  Emerging Markets Program

Sponsor:            USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service            

Deadline:          March 11, 2002               

URL:                http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=40613

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Title:                  Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program

Sponsor:            USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service

Deadline:          March 11, 2002               

URL:                http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=28684

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Title:                  Market Access Program (MAP)

Sponsor:            USDA; Commodity Credit Corporation

Deadline:          March 11, 2002               

URL:                http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=40490

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Title:                  Quality Samples Program (QSP)

Sponsor:            USDA; Commodity Credit Corporation

Deadline:          March 11, 2002               

URL:                http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=59034

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Title:                  Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Co

Sponsor:            Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS)

Deadline:          May 30, 2002

URL:                http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=67730

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Title:                  Section 108 Foreign Currency Program

Sponsor:            USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service

Deadline:          March 11, 2002               

URL:                http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=67736

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Title:                  Programming in Rural Development

Sponsor:            Kellogg Foundation, W.K.;

 United States Programming Interests                      

URL:                http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=28671

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Title:               Quantitative Systems Biotechnology (QSB) - NSF 02-026

Sponsor:             NSF and Directorate for Engineering (ENG)

Deadline:             March 01, 2002

Amount:             $500,000

Abstract: The Directorate for Engineering of the National Science Foundation (NSF) announces an initiative on Quantitative Systems Biotechnology (QSB). This continuing initiative seeks innovative high risk and high return research that will yield quantitative models, quantitative analytical tools, and improved experimental tools to enable the use of genomic data for predicting phenotype or for solidifying the understanding of the design principles of intact unicellular and engineered unicellular organisms. The aim of this initiative is to channel recent developments into a positive impact on bioprocess analysis, design, and control. Participation from different communities adept at complex systems analysis is highly encouraged.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=57833

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Title:               Potato Research

Sponsor:             USDA, CSREES and Research Grants Program.

Deadline:             January 21, 2002

Abstract: The purpose of this grant program is to support potato research that focuses on varietal development/testing. As used herein, varietal development/testing is research using traditional and biotechnological genetics to develop improved potato varieties. Aspects of evaluation, screening, and testing must support or complement the development of improved varieties.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=48713

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Title:               W. Malcolm Harding Scholarship

Sponsor:         National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) Education Foundation and Undergraduate Scholarships.

Deadline:             April 01, 2002

Amount:            $1,000

Abstract: The W. Malcolm Harding Scholarship is awarded annually by the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) Education Foundation to encourage students to pursue education on cooperative topics.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=17895

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Title:               Kenneth Naden Award

Sponsor:         National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) Education Foundation and Graduate Awards

Deadline:             April 15, 2002

Amount:             $1,000

Abstract: The National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) Education Foundation presents the Kenneth Naden Award annually in recognition of an excellent master's thesis related to an aspect of American cooperatives.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=27806

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Title:               Edwin G. Nourse Award

Sponsor:         National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) Education Foundation and Graduate Awards.

Deadline:             April 15, 2002

Amount:             $1,500

Abstract: The National Council of Farmer Cooperative's (NCFC) Education Foundation presents the Edwin G. Nourse Award annually in recognition of an excellent doctoral dissertation related to an aspect of American cooperatives.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=16478

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Title:               Philip F. French Scholarship

Sponsor:         National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) Education Foundation and Undergraduate Scholarships.

Deadline:             April 01, 2002

Amount:             $1,000

Abstract: The Philip F. French Scholarship is awarded annually by the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) Education Foundation to encourage students to pursue education on cooperative topics.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=27814

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Title:               Owen Hallberg Scholarship and Undergraduate Scholarships

Deadline:        April 01, 2002

Amount:          $1,000

Abstract: The Owen Hallberg Scholarship is awarded annually by the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives (NCFC) Education Foundation to encourage students to pursue education on cooperative topics.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=27815

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Title:               Summer Intern Program

Sponsor:         World Bank (WB)

Deadline:        January 31, 2002

Abstract: The goal of the Summer Intern Program (SIP) is to offer successful candidates an opportunity to improve their skills and the experience of working in an international environment. This program typically seeks candidates in the following fields: economics, finance, human resource development (public health, education, nutrition, population), social science (anthropology, sociology), agriculture, environment, and private sector development, as well as other related fields.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=11000

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Title:               College Scholarships

Sponsor:          National Garden Clubs, Inc.

Deadline:         March 01, 2002

Amount:           $3,500

Abstract: The National Council of State Garden Clubs, Inc. (NCSGC) awards annual college scholarships to sponsor courses in environmental education, flower arranging, gardening study, landscaping design, and to encourage good horticultural practices. NCSGC's scholarship program offers financial aid to students and promotes study in horticulture, floriculture, landscape design, botany, biology, plant pathology, forestry, agronomy, environmental concerns, city planning, land management, and allied subjects.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=25932

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Title:               Melville H. Cohee Student Leader Conservation Scholarships

Sponsor:             Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS)

Deadline:            February 12, 2002

Amount:             $1,000

Abstract: The Melville H. Cohee Student Leader Conservation Scholarship provides financial assistance to members of the Soil and Water Conservation Society (SWCS) who have served for at least one academic year as an elected officer of an SWCS student chapter and who are in their junior or senior year of full-time undergraduate study or are pursuing graduate level studies with a natural resource conservation orientation at properly accredited colleges or universities. Appropriate disciplines include agricultural economics, soils, planned land use management, forestry, wildlife biology, agricultural engineering, hydrology, rural sociology, agronomy, water management, or related environmental protection or resource management curricula.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=26786

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Title:               Barrington Moore Memorial Award in Biological Science

Sponsor:          Society of American Foresters (SAF)

Deadline:         February 28, 2002

Amount:           $1,000

Abstract: The Barrington Moore Memorial Award recognizes outstanding achievement in biological research leading to the advancement of forestry. Evaluation will be based upon research quality, productivity, and innovation; research impact resulting in advances in forestry; and overall evidence of distinguished individual research either nationally or internationally.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=36671

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Title:               SAF Award in Forest Science

Sponsor:         Society of American Foresters (SAF)

Deadline:         February 28, 2002

Amount:            $1,000

Abstract: The Society of American Foresters (SAF) Award in Forest Science recognizes distinguished individual research in any branch of the quantitative, managerial, or social sciences leading to the advancement of forestry. Evaluation will be based upon research quality, productivity, and innovation; research impact resulting in advances in forestry; and overall evidence of distinguished individual research.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=36672

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Title:               Carl Alwin Schenck Award (Forestry Educator)

Sponsor:          Society of American Foresters (SAF)

Deadline:         February 28, 2002

Amount:          $500

Abstract: The Carl Alwin Schenck Award recognizes devotion and demonstrated outstanding performance in the field of forestry education. Challenging and innovative forestry education is a founding principle of the Society of American Foresters (SAF) and of the profession. This award recognizes individuals whose educational efforts exemplify those of Carl A. Schenck, founder of the Biltmore Forestry School.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=36674

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Title:               Technology Transfer and Extension Award

Sponsor:          Society of American Foresters (SAF)

Deadline:        February 28, 2002

Amount:          $1,000

Abstract: The Technology Transfer and Extension Award recognizes excellence in technology transfer, implementation, and extension by a Society of American Foresters (SAF) member, as evidenced in the recipient's career or involvement in SAF Working Group or Science Program activities. Enhancing the practice of forestry that is based on good science is a foundation principle of SAF. Technology transfer is critical to assuring that sound technical information becomes available to those concerned with the management and conservation of forest resources.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=36673

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 Agriculture Grants & Contracts announcements:

            12/04/01 - Viticulture Consortium RFP

12/06/01 - Grants and Contracts

12/12/01 - USDA 11/15/01 NRI Proposals Not Delivered

12/12/01 - USDA Peer Reviewers Solicited

12/18/01 - FY 2002 Water Resources Research         National Competitive Grant Program RFP

12/18/01 - FROM CAST:  Women's International Science Collaboration

12/18/01 - OK EPSCoR Proposal Dev. Workshop

 Link to Agriculture Grants and Contracts announcements: http://www.dasnr.okstate.edu/agco/announcedistributed.htm

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