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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: William J. and Marijane E. Adams, Jr., Scholarship
Sponsor: American Society of Agricultural Engineers (ASAE)
Deadline: April 15, 2000
Amount: $1,000
Abstract: This scholarship provides funds for a student who has a special interest in agricultural machinery product design and development.
URL: http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=36551
Funding Type: Training, Scholarship, or Fellowship
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Title: Congressional Science Fellowship Program
Sponsor: Crop Society of America (CSSA)
Deadline: March 01, 2000
Amount: $40,000; Upper Amount: $41,500
Abstract: The American Society of Agronomy (ASA), Crop Science Society of America (CSSA), and the Soil Science Society of America (SSSA) invite applications for the Congressional Science Fellowship Program. The fellow(s) selected will spend one year in Washington, DC, applying their professional and scientific expertise as special assistants on the staffs of members of Congress, Congressional committees, or governmental agencies. The purpose of this fellowship is to make practical contributions to the more effective use of science and technical knowledge in government, to demonstrate the value of such science-government interaction, to inform the scientific and educational communities about public policy and the legislative process, and to provide a unique public policy learning experience.
URL: http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=34047
Funding Type: Training, Scholarship, or Fellowship
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Research Funding |
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American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) |
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January 01, 2000 |
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Indirect costs will not be funded. |
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The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is dedicated to a better understanding of the equine through research of the most common equine management problems and increased knowledge of equine health care and treatment. Research priorities include the following: diagnosis and treatment of acute gastrointestinal disorders (colic, etc.); diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal defects of nutritional origin (OCD, epiphysitis, etc.); diagnosis and treatment of reproductive disorders (endometritis, etc.); immunization of foals; diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (potomac fever, salmonella, etc.); diagnosis and treatment of respiratory diseases (bleeders, pneumonia, etc.); Vesicular Stomatitis Virus (VSV); and Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM). |
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Research Fellowship Awards |
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Purina Mills, Inc., Purina Research Awards Committee |
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February 07, 2000 |
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$12,500 |
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Graduate Student |
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Purina Mills, Inc. annually makes Research Fellowship Awards to outstanding graduate students in food and companion animal sciences. The fellowships assist in the training of personnel for leadership in the nutritional sciences of production animals. Awards are made primarily in the field of nutrition and interrelated disciplines as applied to animal, dairy, and poultry science. Three awards are made each year. The assistance must be applied to graduate study conducted during the fellowship year. The intention is to award one fellowship each in dairy, animal, and poultry science; however, this allocation may be altered at the discretion of the selection committee after review of all applications. |
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Enid A. Haupt Fellowship in Horticulture |
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Smithsonian Institution (SI), Horticulture Services Division |
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March 01, 2000 |
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This fellowship, made possible by a generous endowment from Enid A. Haupt, is designed to encourage the study of, and professions in, the field of horticulture. This fellowship is full-time, in residence, and available for 12 to 24 months. Tenure must begin between June 1 and October 1. |
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Title: Joseph L. Fisher Doctoral Dissertation FellowshipsSponsor: Resources for the Future (RFF)
Deadline: February 29, 2000
Amount: $12,000
Abstract: The fellowships carry a stipend of $12,000 for the 2000-2001 academic year. RFF will award fellowships for the 2000-2001 academic year in support of doctoral dissertation research on issues related to the environment, natural resources, or energy.
Contact: Coordinator for Academic Programs, Resources for the Future 1616 P Street, NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20036-1400
URL: http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=3088
~~~~~~~~~Title: Gilbert F. White Postdoctoral Fellowship ProgramSponsor: Resources for the Future (RFF)Deadline: February 29, 2000
Abstract: Resources for the Future (RFF) offers two resident fellowships for the 2000-2001 academic year intended for researchers who wish to devote a year to scholarly work in areas related to natural resources, energy, or the environment. Social scientists as well as natural scientists interested in policy-relevant interdisciplinary research are encouraged to apply.
URL: http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=3089
Funding Type: Research, Training, Scholarship, or Fellowship
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Title: Gifford Pinchot Medal
Sponsor: Society of American Foresters (SAF)
Deadline: February 28, 2000
The nomination period is from September 1, 1999 to February 29, 2000. Nominations postmarked after February 29, 2000 will not be accepted.
Amount: $500
Absract: The Gifford Pinchot Medal recognizes outstanding contributions by a forestry professional in the administration, practice, and professional development of North American forestry. Unsuccessful candidates may be renominated by letters providing updated materials.
URL: http://fundingopps2.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=36659
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REMOTE SENSING PROJECT SUPPORT - AGR
COMMERCE BUSINESS DAILY ISSUE OF NOVEMBER 17,1999 PSA#2477
USDA Forest Service, 2222 West 2300 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119
REMOTE SENSING PROJECT SUPPORT SOL RFP 51-00-005 DUE 011500 POC
Nelda Montgomery, 801/975-3443/Contracting Officer Carolyn J. Lippire,
801/975-3444. WEB: nmontgom/wo_gstc@fs.fed.us. Contractor provides on-site remote sensing project support for a national technical unit. An additive option is proposed for aerial collection of imagery, sensor evaluation, and other remote sensing project work conducted from a aircraft platform. This is proposed five-year contract, renewable each year, with indefinite quantity, indefinite delivery provisions. This unit currently provides remote sensing support to Forest Health (insect & disease), Law Enforcement and Investigations, and Fire and Aviation Management. Subject areas of deliverables include, but are not limited to: thermal infrared sensor evaluation reports; studies, report, and test evaluations of digital camera systems; digital video system comparisons and technology transfer; aircraft platform studies; advanced detection systems; vegetation studies using all facets of remote sensing technology; evaluation of satellite imagery and associated products for all sponsor needs; evaluations of RADAR, LIDAR, and passive RF imaging technology; studies on various ways of utilizing digital maps for display and logging of observations; conducting remote sensing training to groups as well as one-on-one training of field personnel; making presentations on remote sensing capabilities for various natural resources uses; attending meeting to gather information for federal supervisors; making economic recommendations on various courses of action utilizing remote sensing technology; advanced uses of GPS positioning equipment and techniques; coordinating work program in remote sensing with other federal agencies, states and local entities; and providing general assistance to the COR, the Program Leader for LSP. Additionally, work within the program includes utilizing and coordinating work with classified national reconnaissance assests, and as such will requires at least one contractor employee to be capable of obtaining and maintaining a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance. Solicitation may be ordered by fax (801) 975-3478 or in writing to the above address. The proposed contract is 100% total set-aside for small business.*****
Also distributed by Agriculture Grants & Contracts are information on the following:
Funding for Forestry DOE
Funding for Graduate Fellowships Farm Foundation
EPSCor Request for Proposals NIH-IDEA
Internet2 Supplemental Grants Tom Collins
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