DIVISION OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES AND NATURAL RESOURCES
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES BULLETIN

http://intranet.okstate.edu/Fiscal_Affairs/fund_opp.htm
October 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: Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physiological Genomic

Sponsor: American Physiological Society (APS) and Student Awards

Deadline: January 15, 2002

Amount: $69,000

Abstract: The American Physiological Society (APS) Postdoctoral Fellowship in Physiological Genomic has been established in recognition of the fact that many advances in genomic will ultimately require a functional understanding in the context of the organism, and special training will be needed to conduct this type of research. The ideal candidate is one who has completed outstanding work in a top-flight graduate program (e.g., molecular biology, genetics, etc.) and who has the intention of employing organ system approaches during his or her postdoctoral training. Alternatively, a well-trained graduate in integrative physiology might wish to expand his or her work through the use of molecular biological tools and genomic. A central criterion of the postdoctoral project requires the scientist to use the tools of cellular and molecular biology in the setting of the whole animal. Candidates for this program should identify a laboratory and sponsor under whose supervision a project in organ system physiology and molecular biology/genomic can be combined.

URL:  http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=25733

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Title: GCA Awards for Summer Environmental Studies

Sponsor: Garden Club of America

Amount: $1,500

Abstract: The purpose of the Garden Club of America (GCA) Awards for Summer Environmental Studies is to encourage studies and careers in the environmental field. The awards provide financial aid toward summer studies in the environmental field for college students following their freshman, sophomore, or junior year. The student chooses the specific course of study in the field of ecology and site of study. Some of the summer programs that students have completed recently include the following course topics: Endangered plant species, Conservation biology, Ecological restoration, Plant resources of the tropics, Historical vegetation, Environmental legislation, Mapping, and Environmental journalism.

URL:  http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=3330

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Title: ABS Student Research Grants

Sponsor: Animal Behavior Society (ABS)

Deadline: January 25, 2002

Amount: $1,000

Abstract: The Animal Behavior Society (ABS) Research Grants Committee announces the 2002 competition for funds in support of student research. ABS promotes and encourages the biological study of animal behavior in the broadest sense, including studies at all levels of organization using both descriptive and experimental methods under natural and controlled conditions. Both research studies and the dissemination of knowledge about animal behavior through publications, educational programs, and activities are encouraged.

URL: http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=32963

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Topic: USDA Career Intern Program

Sponsor: Department of Agriculture

URL: http://content.sciencewise.com/content/index.cfm?objectid=8495

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Research and Scientific Exchanges Division (RSED)

The Research and Scientific Exchanges Division (RSED) promotes international cooperation on sustainable agricultural and forestry systems to help secure a safe and adequate food supply. RSED supports cooperation between American and foreign researchers through activities directed at potential threats to U.S. agriculture and forestry, development of new technologies, and enhancement of agribusiness and trade in foreign markets. Participating countries benefit through a variety of activities including both short and long-term visits of U.S. and foreign scientists, collaborative research projects, and technical workshops. With U.S. and international funding, RSED develops and implements projects as well as establishes links for the network of agricultural experts in USDA, other federal agencies, the university system and private sector organizations. RSED also provides technical support to design and facilitate project implementation from the development stage through final evaluation.

Contact Information:  Carol Kramer-LeBlanc, Director; Phone: (202) 690-4872
Fax: (202) 690-0892

Mailing Address: USDA/FAS/ICD/RSED; 1400 Independence Ave, NW; Stop 1084
Washington, D.C. 20250-1084

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Democracy Fellowships to Support USAID’s International Democracy & Governance Activities

Purpose:  World Learning's Democracy Fellows Program (DFP), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), supports approximately 14 Democracy Fellowships annually, awarding approximately 4-6 new Democracy Fellowships each year. Fellows work in USAID missions abroad or in Washington offices, helping to implement USAID programs to promote or strengthen democratic practices and institutions in transitional or emerging democracies.

Benefits: Fellowships provide a monthly payment that is generally intended to be wage-neutral to each fellow. Specific stipends depend upon documented prior wages, education and experience at the time the fellowship begins. Currently the approximate stipend ranges are: (a) for junior-level fellows $33-54K; (b) for mid-level fellows $56-79K; and (c) for senior-level fellows $79-87K.

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Links to different funding opportunities:

FAS Online: http://www.fas.usda.gov/icd/grants/director.html

Ø                  Grants I (Citizenship Unrestricted)

Ø                  Grants II (Citizenship Restrictions)

Ø                  Fellowships and Exchanges for Foreign Nationals in the United States
(Citizenship Unrestricted)

Ø                  Fellowships and Exchanges for Foreign Nationals in the United States
(Citizenship Restrictions)

Ø                  Fellowships and Exchanges for U.S. Scientists Abroad

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USDA: for selected number of funding opportunities for agriculturally related research go to:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/nbci/resource.html

Selected International Grant Programs:

Ø                  Association Liaison Office for University Cooperation in Development 

Ø                  Institutional Partnerships in Higher Education for International Development

Ø                  Fulbright Programs

Ø                  National Security Education Program

Ø                  FIPSE

Ø                  Rotary Grants for University Teachers

Ø                  U.S Institute of Peace

Ø                  U.S Department of Education International Education Grants

Ø                  U.S State Department Institutional Linkage Programs (formerly USIA)

Ø                  USAID Development Marketplace

Ø                  Carnegie Council Fellowships

Links to Funding Opportunities Databases

Ø      Community of Science  (COS) is a commercial database that contains over 12,000 records, including federal, corporate, foundation, and other opportunities for funding research projects, equipment purchases, travel, and service projects. Grants are available for all disciplines.

Ø      The Foundation Center maintains links to numerous foundation websites as well as other useful information about foundations. Foundations are grouped by type--private, corporate, and community.

Ø      The Federal Register

Ø      The Commerce Business Daily

Ø      Cooperative State Research, Education, & Extension

Ø      National Science Foundation

Ø      US Agency for Int'l Development

Ø      Department of State (formerly USIA)

Links to Private Funding Sources

Ø      Societies, Associations: