POSTDOCTORAL OPPORTUNITIES
In Infection and Immunity
1999

For more information on these funding opportunities or application forms, contact the Office for Sponsored Programs Funding Opportunities Library, x23087.
(Deadline dates generally remain the same.)



American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
43545 AAAAI--Jaffe Family Foundation Food Allergy Research Award
Contact: Tina Eskes
414-272-6071
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to fellows-in-training, residents, or postdoctoral
scholars to promote research in the area of food allergy, specifically in
the characterization of food allergens and the immunopathogenic
mechanisms associated with food allergic disorders. The award is $25,000
for one year. Applicants must be members of AAAAI
or have submitted an application for membership by September 1, 1998.
Applicants who are themselves enrolled as a trainee in an approved training
program as part of their training for the American Board of Allergy and
Immunology or Clinical and Laboratory Immunology will be given preferential
consideration. Applicants with faculty status will not be considered.
Deadline(s): 12/15/1998 / / / / / /


American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology
03769 AAAAI--President's Grant-in-Aid Award
Contact: Cynthia Schopf
414-272-6071
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides a one-year, $20,000 stipend to support an
additional year of fellowship training for research by outstanding
allergy and immunology fellows-in-training, residents, or post-doctoral
scholars pursuing new developments in the field. Eligible applicants
must be members of the AAAAI or must have submitted an application for
membership by September 1998, and must be sponsored by a fellow of the
Academy. Both U.S. and Canadian residents are eligible. Applicants who
have and M.D., M.D./Ph.D., or M.D./D.O. will be given preferential
treatment.
Deadline(s): 12/02/1998 / / / / / /


American Social Health Association
06006 ASHA--Research Fund Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Pgm. in
STDs
Contact: Kay Flaminio
919-361-8400
SYNOPSIS:
Two-year fellowships are provided for research on any aspect of
sexually transmitted diseases. The first-year stipend is $27,500, and
the second is $28,750. Post-doctoral investigators at established
institutions within the U.S. and its territories are eligible. Research
must be conducted under the sponsorship of established STD investigators.
The sponsor has supported research projects in the areas
of chancroid, chlamydia, gonorrhea, group B streptococcal infection,
herpes, HIV, HPV, PID, and syphilis. Most projects have been in basic
science but applications that address clinical issues are also acceptable.
This year, the sponsor encourages applications in clinical research. In
the area of HIV, priority will be given to those projects that explore the
relationship between HIV and other STDs.
Requests for applications are usually issued in May of odd-numbered
years, with an application deadline of October 15.
Eligible applicants must hold an M.D. or Ph.D. This year the sponsor is
encouraging applications from M.D.s. There are no citizenship
requirements, but investigators must be studying at established
institutions within the U.S. or its territories.
Deadline(s): 10/15/1997 / / / / / /


American Society for Microbiology
09717 ASM--Congressional Science Fellowship
Contact: Heather Garvey
202-942-9209
SYNOPSIS:
A $40,000 stipend, plus health care benefits, is provided to a
postdoctoral to mid-career microbiologist (who is a U.S. citizen and ASM
member) to spend one year as a special legislative assistant on the staff
of a member of Congress, a congressional committee, or other
organizational unit of Congress.
Deadline(s): 02/26/1999 / / / / / /


American Society for Microbiology
30904 ASM--UNESCO Travel Awards
Contact:
202-942-9292
SYNOPSIS:
Funding is available to provide the opportunity for promising young
investigators throughout the world to travel to another country or a
distant site to obtain expertise in a method, procedure or specific
topic. Eligible applicants must be a student or fellow at the
predoctoral or postdoctoral level. The award will be up to $4,000 for up
to three months or a young scientist who has completed postdoctoral
training within the previous five years in any of the microbiological
sciences (broadly defined). Preference will be given to nominees from
developing countries traveling to visit a MIRCENS (Microbiology Resource
Center) laboratory. Both the home country and host country must be
UN/UNESCO members.
Deadline(s): 04/01/1999 / / / / / /


American Society for Microbiology
30905 ASM--Postdoc. Res. Assoc. Pgm. in Infect. Dis./Public Hlth.
Microbio.
Contact: ASM/NCID Postdoctoral Research Program
202-942-9282
SYNOPSIS:
Fellowship support is provided for the development of new approaches,
methodologies and knowledge in infectious disease prevention and control
in areas within the public health mission of the National Center for
Infectious Diseases. The fellowship allows one to perform research in
residence at the National Center for Infectious Diseases (NCID) which is
headquartered at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in
Atlanta, GA.
Applicants must have either earned their doctorate degree or completed a
primary residency within the previous two years. Applicants may not have a
faculty position or be enrolled in a graduate degree program during the
fellowship. WHILE CITIZENS OF OTHER COUNTRIES WHO HAVE A FULL COMMAND OF
ENGLISH WILL BE CONSIDERED, PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO QUALIFIED U.S.
CITIZENS AND PERMANENT RESIDENTS. The annual stipend is up to $30,000 for a
maximum of two years.
Deadline(s): 11/15/1998 / / / / / /


Australian Research Council
22546 ARC Fellowships
Contact: Scheme Manager
06-6240-9714
SYNOPSIS:
The ARC offers the following Fellowships in 2000: Australian
Postdoctoral Research Fellow; Australian Research Fellow/Queen Elizabeth
II Fellow; and Australian Senior Research Fellow. ARC Fellowships are
open to world wide competition, in any field except clinical medicine and
dentistry. Except in the case of QEII awards, preference may be given to
Australian citizens and permanent residents, if candidates are judged equal
in merit. For support in 2000, applicants may submit one application only,
through one institution only, in one category only. There will be no
opportunity to be re-categorised after submission, either by the applicant
or by the RTCC.
(1)POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS - applicants must have submitted their
Ph.D. thesis before the end of 1999; or have been awarded a PhD since 1
March 1996. Approximately 55 Australian Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
with a maximum tenure of three years are available. The salary range is
$39,188 to $42,066 pa. with a research support grant of $6,000 pa.
(2) AUSTRALIAN RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS/QUEEN ELIZABETH II FELLOWSHIPS -
applicants must have an excellent academic record; should normally have
more than three years', but no more than eight years', professional
experience since the award of the Ph.D. Approximately 30 Australian
Research Fellow/Queen Elizabeth II Fellowships with a maximum tenure of
five years are available. The salary range is $44,281 to $52,585 (ARF)
or $47,601 to $52,585(QEII) with a research support grant of $7,000 pa
for Australian research Fellowships and $10,500 pa for the Queen
Elizabeth II Fellowships. Where a Fellowship is awarded to an overseas
resident, the Commonwealth Government will reimburse the cost of: the
cheapest direct air fare for the Fellow and his/her dependents. All
fellowships are tenable at an Australian higher education institution or
research organisation, expect that ARFs and SRFs are not tenable at
establishments which are substantially funded by the Commonwealth
Government for the purposes of research.
Deadline(s): 03/01/1999 / / / / / /


Canadian Association of Gastroenterology
27038 CAG/ASTRA Research Initiative Award
Contact:
905-567-6274
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for fellowships aimed at further advancing
biomedical research in Canada relevant to gastroenterology. Applicants
are graduates of a medical school or those who hold a Ph.D. degree. The
award will provide a salary and operating expenses for a period of two
years (minimum value of $50,000 Canadian per annum).
Research proposals will be considered for funding in
the following areas: helicobacter pylori (including therapeutic targets,
vaccines, drug resistance, microbial metabolism, extraintestinal
manifestations); inflammatory bowel disorders (immuno modulators, microbial
contributions); control of the lower esophageal sphincter; irritable bowel
syndrome (outcome variables in clinical trails, kappa opiods).
Medical graduates must have completed clinical residency
training in a recognized adult or pediatric gastroenterology (or
equivalent) training program (inside or outside of Canada) to the extent
that they are eligible to write Royal College (or equivalent) certification
exams at the time of starting the award. Doctoral graduates (Ph.D. degree
from a recognized university inside or outside Canada) will be eligible to
hold an award if they have five years or less of postdoctoral training at
the time of starting the award. The fellow need not be a Canadian citizen
or landed immigrant, but preference will be given to candidates whose
academic careers will strengthen Canadian gastroenterology.
Deadline(s): 10/01/1998 / / / / / /


Cancer Research Institute, Inc.
00087 CRI--Postdoc. Fellowships in Cancer Immunology or General
Immunology
Contact: Ms. Lynne Harmer
212-688-7515
SYNOPSIS:
Fellowships fund postdoctoral scientists to obtain training in general or
cancer immunology. Special emphasis is given to projects in tumor
immunology. Applicants must have a doctoral degree and must work
under a sponsor who holds a formal appointment at the host institution.
The award provides a stipend of $32,000 for the first year, $34,000 for
the second year, and $36,000 for a third year if progress is
demonstrated.
Candidates are advised that a sponsor can not have more than one CRI-
supported fellow at any given time. There are no citizenship restrictions;
research may be conducted anywhere in the U.S. or abroad.
Deadline(s): 04/01/1999 10/01/1999 / / / /


Council for International Exchange of Scholars
02623 CIES--Fulbright Pgm.--Middle East and North Africa
Contact:
202-686-4000
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides awards to U.S. citizens for research and
lectureships in various disciplines in Bahrain, Egypt, Gaza, Israel,
Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia,
United Arab Emirates, West Bank, and Yemen. Amounts and durations of the
awards vary, from country to country.
Deadline(s): 08/01/1998 / / / / / /


Crohn's & Colitis Fndn. of America
00055 CCFA Research Fellowship Awards
Contact: Research Department
212-685-3440
SYNOPSIS:
Fellowships of up to $30,000 annually for up to three years support
research in the basic biomedical and clinical sciences on the etiology,
pathogenesis, therapy, and prevention of the inflammatory bowel diseases.
Applicants must hold an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree and have
documented research experience relevant to IBD.
Candidates with the M.D. must have at least two years of
postdoctoral experience, one year of which must be relevant documented
research experience. Candidates holding the Ph.D. must have one year of
postdoctoral experience and at least one year of relevant documented
research experience. Candidates must be employed by a public or private
non-profit institution, or a government institution engaged in health care
and health-related research within the U.S. Individuals who are well
established in the field of IBD research are not eligible. There are no
citizenship restrictions.
Deadline(s): 01/01/1999 07/01/1999 / / / /


Crohn's & Colitis Fndn. of America
00628 CCFA Research Grants Program
Contact: Research Department
212-685-3440
SYNOPSIS:
A maximum of $92,000 annually for up to two years supports innovative
research in the basic biomedical and clinical sciences on the etiology,
pathogenesis, therapy, and prevention of inflammatory bowel diseases. A
third year of support is renewable competitively. Eligible applicants
must hold an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree; there are no citizenship
restrictions. The deadline dates generally remain the same every year.
Applicants must hold an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree and must be
employed by a public or private nonprofit institution, or a government
institution engaged in health care and/or health-related research.
Eligiblilty is not restricted by citizenship or geographically.
Deadline(s): 01/01/1999 07/01/1999 / / / /


Crohn's & Colitis Fndn. of America
01440 CCFA Career Development Awards
Contact: Research Department
212-685-3440
SYNOPSIS:
Awards fund research projects in the field of inflammatory bowel
disease. Applicants hold an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree and have
relevant research experience. Awards provide $40,000 per year for
salary, and $20,000 per year for supplies, technical support, and travel
for two years.
Eligible applicants are candidates who hold an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent
degree. Applicants with the M.D. must have at least five years of
postdoctoral experience, two years of which must be relevant research
experience. Generally, candidates must not be in excess of ten years
beyond the attainment of the doctoral degree. Candidates holding the Ph.D.
degree must have two years of relevant experience post-degree. Candidates
must be employed by a public or private non-profit institution, or a
government institution engaged in health care and health-related research
within the U.S. Individuals who are well established in the field of IBD
research are not eligible. There are no citizenship or residency
restrictions however, proof of legal work status is required.
Traineeship.
Deadline(s): 01/01/1999 07/01/1999 / / / /


Sponsor: Department of Agriculture
Contact:
Telephone: 202-401-5022
Title: USDA--CSREES--NRICGP--Fellowships--Food Safety
SYNOPSIS:
Awards provide a total of $90,000 for two years of support to
postdoctoral investigators for research to increase our understanding of
disease-causing microorganisms, their products, and naturally occurring
contaminants in meats, poultry, seafood, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and have received their doctoral
degree after January 1, 1996 and no later than June 15, 1999. Proposals
from scientists at non-U.S. institutions will not be accepted.
Deadline(s): 01/15/1999

USDA--CSREES--NRICGP--New Invest.--Ensuring Food Safety

Department of Agriculture
Contact:
Telephone: 202-401-5048
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to investigators who have completed graduate/
postgraduate training and are beginning independent careers for research
to increase our understanding of disease-causing micro-organisms, their
products, and naturally occurring contaminants in meats, poultry,
seafood, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Applicants must have completed graduate or postdoctoral training, be
beginning their independent research careers, and not have an extensive
research publication record. All individuals who have not received
competitively-awarded Federal research funds beyond the level of pre- or
postdoctoral research awards, and who have less than five years of
postgraduate (terminal degree) research experience, are eligible.
Proposals from non-U.S. organizations will not be accepted.
Deadline(s): 01/15/1999


Department of Agriculture
46666 USDA--CSREES--NRICGP--Flwshps.--Epid. Approaches to Food Safety
Contact: Program Director
202-401-6357
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to postdoctoral investigators to develop an
understanding of the multiple factors involved in food safety and to
provide science-based data for policy decisions.
Applicants must have completed graduate or postdoctoral training, be
beginning their independent research careers, and not have an extensive
research publication record. All individuals who have not received
competitively-awarded Federal research funds beyond the level of pre- or
post-doctoral research awards and who have less than five years of
postgraduate (terminal degree) research experience, are eligible.
Proposals from scientists at non-U.S. organizations will not be accepted.
Deadline(s): 04/05/1999 / / / / / /


Duke (Doris) Charitable Foundation
38247 Doris Duke Clinical Scientist Award
Contact: Richard J. Sohn, Ph.D., Assoc. Dean
212-305-4191
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support to new investigators at the Assistant
Professor or equivalent level as they begin their careers as independent
clinical researchers in the areas of heart disease, AIDS, cancer, sickle
cell anemia, and other blood disorders. Awards will be for $100,000 per
year for three years with additional funding for two additional years
possible.
The sponsor's definition of
clinical research specifically includes: studies on the etiology and
pathogenesis of these diseases in humans; therapeutic interventions;
clinical trials; disease control research that investigates how
scientifically obtained information on prevention, early detection, and
early diagnosis can be efficiently applied; epidemiological studies; and
health outcomes research that either attempts to determine systematically
the risk/benefits and costs of various medical practices or attempts to
utilize these results in defining more effective medical practice
guidelines.
Postdoctoral Fellows may apply, but
only if there is an institutional commitment letter indicating the
applicant will be hired as a full-time faculty member at the instructor or
assistant professor level or their equivalent. Applicants may be of any
citizenship, but preference will be given to U.S. citizens. Only one
application per school in each of the four disease areas will be allowed.
Deadline(s): 12/01/1998 01/15/1999 / / / /


Fondation Simone et Cino del Duca
00817 Fondation Simone et Cino del Duca Travel Grants
Contact:
(1) 47 66 01 21
SYNOPSIS:
Travel grants are provided for French researchers traveling abroad and
foreign researchers traveling to France to conduct research. Eligible
applicants are researchers studying the cardiovascular system or the
nervous system, behavior and mental health. Relevant fields include
molecular and cellular biology, pathology, pharmacology, and
epidemiology. Awards are
made to young research workers. Applicants should have a PhD degree prior
to applying for the award.
The award will cover the travelling expenses from the applicants laboratory
to the host laboratory and return. The applicants must prove that they
dispose of sufficient means to cover the stays expenses.
Research Grant/Travel Abroad.
Deadline(s): 03/15/1999 / / / / / /


Glaser (Elizabeth) Pediatric AIDS Foundation
09724 PAF--Pediatric Scholar Awards
Contact: Trish Devine, Program Manager
310-395-9051
SYNOPSIS:
Awards provide two years of salary support towards basic medical
research in pediatric HIV/AIDS. Awards provide $32,000 year one
and $34,000 year two; awards are renewable for a third year at $36,000.
The deadline date is for the submission of required letters of
intent to apply. Applications will only be sent to selected candidates.
Eligible applicants are researchers with two to three years of
postdoctoral experience. This requirement is waved for Ph.D.s and D.V.Ms.
Tenured senior investigators are ineligible. There are no citizenship
restrictions.
Deadline(s): 07/22/1998 / / / / / /


Hughes (Howard) Medical Institute
00874 HHMI--Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for Physicians
Contact:
301-215-8889
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to physicians for training in fundamental
biomedical research in the U.S. or abroad. Fellowships are for three
years, and carry an annual stipend ranging from $40,000 to $60,000, plus
an annual research allowance of $16,000 and an annual institutional
allowance of $13,000. Examples of eligible fields
of research include biochemistry, bioinformatics, biophysics,
biostatistics, cell biology, developmental biology, epidemiology,
genetics, immunology, mathematical and computational biology,
microbiology, molecular biology, neuroscience, pharmacology, physiology,
structural biology, and virology.
Eligible applicants are physicians in the early stages of their
careers. The first medical degree must have been received no more than
ten years prior to application. In addition, applicants must have
completed at least two years of postgraduate clinical training and no
more than two years of postdoctoral training in fundamental research
prior to the start of the fellowship. Applicants and fellows may not
have faculty appointments. Fellows who are U.S. nationals may
conduct their research at any academic or research institution in the
U.S. or abroad; fellows who are foreign nationals must select an
institution located in the U.S.
Deadline(s): 12/04/1998 / / / / / /


Imperial Cancer Research Fund
36930 ICRF--Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
Contact: Personnel Department
0171 269 3328
SYNOPSIS:
Approximately thirty awards are available each year to scientists of
any nationality in all the major disciplines of molecular and cell
biology. The awards are usually for three years duration although periods
of one or two years are also acceptable.
Applications will be considered competitively at two monthly intervals.
Post doctoral scientists of any nationality may apply for the award.
Starting salaries are in the range of 20,415 - 24,651 pounds in central
London and 19,429 - 23,665 pounds elsewhere
Deadline(s): OPEN / / / / / /


Infectious Diseases Society of America
02057 IDSA--Pfizer Pharmaceuticals-Roerig Div. Flwshp. in Medical
Mycology
Contact:
703-299-0200
SYNOPSIS:
One postdoctoral fellowship of $30,000 per year for two years
encourages candidates to embark on a career in infectious diseases in
medical mycology. Eligible applicants must have an M.D. degree, are
citizens of the U.S. and beginning postdoctoral training in infectious
diseases. Nominations must be sponsored by an IDSA fellow.
Deadline(s): 01/08/1998 / / / / / /


Infectious Diseases Society of America
02059 IDSA--Roche Laboratories Postdoctoral Award
Contact:
703-299-0200
SYNOPSIS:
One postdoctoral fellowship of $30,000 per year for two years
encourages candidates to embark on a career in infectious diseases.
Eligible applicants must be physicians who are citizens of the U.S. and
are embarking on their graduate training in infectious diseases. This
award is offered biennially.
Deadline(s): 01/08/1998 / / / / / /


Infectious Diseases Society of America
05605 IDSA--Pasteur Merieux Connaught Laboratories Fellowship in
Pediatrics
Contact:
703-299-0200
SYNOPSIS:
One postdoctoral fellowship of $30,000 per year for two years to
encourage outstanding young pediatricians to conduct research in
epidemiology or pathogenesis of human viral or bacterial disease.
Applicants must be physicians who are U.S. citizens, and who are
embarking on their graduate training in infectious diseases.
Deadline(s): 01/08/1998 / / / / / /


Infectious Diseases Society of America
36616 IDSA--Becton Dickinson Centennial Fellowship in Clinical
Microbiology
Contact:
703-299-0200
SYNOPSIS:
One postdoctoral fellowship of $37,000 per year for up to two years is
provided to encourage outstanding individuals to develop and prompted
careers in clinical microbiology. Eligible applicants are individuals who
are beginning their postgraduate training in infectious diseases. U.S
citizens and international applicants are eligible. Applicants will have
a doctoral level degree in medicine or microbiology, and training which
makes them eligible for clinical microbiology training in the U.S...
Non U.S. resident must have an appropriate Visa and be accepted into an
accredited training program in clinical microbiology in the U.S.
Deadline(s): 01/08/1998 / / / / / /


International Institute of Cellular & Molec. Path.
00293 ICP--Fellowship Program
Contact: Monique Van de Maele
32 2 764 75 37
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers in-residence research fellowships for postdoctoral
training in the biomedical sciences. Applicants must hold a Ph.D. or
M.D. by the time the fellowship goes into effect. Awards of 57,300
Belgian Francs per month are available for a one-year period, with
possibility of renewal. While the deadline date is open, applications are
reviewed by the Fellowship Committee, which meets twice a year (early
February and mid-September). Scientists from a European Union country must
not be older than 33 and those from non-European countries must not be older
than thirty.
Deadline(s): OPEN / / / / / /


Irvington Institute for Medical Research
00364 Irvington Inst. for Medical Res.--Postdoctoral Flwshps. in
Immunology
Contact: Alma I. Ramon, Fellowship Coordinator
212-758-8250
SYNOPSIS:
Fellowships are provided to recently-graduated M.D.s, Ph.D.s, and
M.D./Ph.D.s who wish to carry out three consecutive years of basic
research in immunology under the supervision of a senior investigator in
a laboratory or university within the United States. The stipend for
year one is $29,000, year two is $31,000, and year three is $33,000.
Candidates with not more than three years of laboratory
Awards must be used at a laboratory or university in the
United States. A laboratory may qualify for only one fellow a year.
There are no citizenship restrictions.
Deadline(s): 07/01/1998 / / / / / /


Lady Davis Fellowship Trust
03430 Lady Davis Postdoctoral Fellowships
Contact: Executive Secretary
972-2-651-2306
SYNOPSIS:
Fellowships of nine to twelve months are provided to postdoctoral
candidates to conduct research either at the Hebrew University or the
Technion, in Israel.
Eligible applicants must have completed their doctoral thesis prior to
arrival in Israel, but may apply not later than four years after
completion of their thesis. Prospective candidates must
establish contact with the relevant department at the Hebrew University
or the Technion, and ensure that there is a scholar willing to sponsor
the application.
Fellowships defray reasonable living expenses, and include travel and
accommodation allowances. Stipends are $1,300 per month. Fellows are
expected to remain in residence for a period of nine to twelve months.
Fellows may be of any nationality; priority is given to candidates from
Canada.
Deadline(s): 12/31/1998 / / / / / /


Life Sciences Research Foundation
01875 LSRF--Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Life Sciences
Contact: Susan DiRenzo, Assistant Director
609-258-3551
SYNOPSIS:
Postdoctoral fellowships are offered to U.S. scientists to study at any
nonprofit laboratory, and foreign scientists to study in the U.S., in any
field of the life sciences. Awards provide $40,000 per year for three
years. Eligible applicants are graduates of medical schools and graduate
schools in the biological sciences who hold M.D. or Ph.D. degrees.
Eligible candidates must hold an M.D. or Ph.D. degree in the biological
sciences. All U.S. citizens are eligible with no geographic restrictions
on the laboratory of their choice. Foreign applicants must be in a U.S.
laboratories. Individuals with salaried, contracted positions (such as
Assistant Professor) are not eligible to apply.
Deadline(s): 10/01/1998 / / / / / /


Los Alamos National Laboratory
00979 Los Alamos Natl. Laboratory--Postdoctoral Research Appointments
Contact: Barbara Rhodes, Postdoc. Pgm. Admin.
505-667-0872
SYNOPSIS:
In-residence postdoctoral fellowships are granted in areas of basic and
applied sciences and engineering at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Annual stipends range from $44,020 to $47,570. There are two appointment
categories: postdoctoral fellows and postdoctoral research associates.
Initial appointments are for two years, renewable for a third year.
Research opportunities at Los Alamos National Laboratory are offered in
many areas of chemistry, physics, biological sciences and biotechnology,
materials science/metallurgy, environmental sciences, mathematics, computer
science, earth and space sciences, astrophysics, optics, and many
engineering fields.
There are two appointment categories: Postdoctoral fellows who may pursue
independent research of their own choice; and Postdoctoral Research
associates who pursue research directly related to laboratory programs.
Eligible applicants have received doctoral degrees within the past three
years or will have completed all Ph.D. requirements by commencement of
appointment. Sponsorship from a member of the Laboratory's technical staff
is required.
Deadline(s): / / / / / / / /


Marine Biological Laboratory
02323 MBL--Frederik B. Bang Fellowship Fund
Contact: Sandra Kaufman, Fellowship Coordinator
508-289-7441
SYNOPSIS:
Summer fellowships at the Marine Biological Laboratory are offered for
the study of the immune capability of marine animals and more generally
for the use of marine models for research in molecular biology or
biomedicine. Eligible applicants who are candidates in early postdoctoral
training will receive priority. Funds will primarily support laboratory
space and research expenses.
Deadline(s): 01/15/1999 / / / / / /


Marine Biological Laboratory
02350 MBL--Nikon Fellowship
Contact: Sandra Kaufmann, Fellowship Coordinator
508-289-7441
SYNOPSIS:
A summer fellowship at the Marine Biological Laboratory is available to a
young investigator for research in an area of biology in which they can
make extensive use of advanced microscopy and/or micromanipulation
systems provided by Nikon, Inc. for their laboratory, and also benefit
from technical expertise offered by Nikon, Inc. to support these
instruments.
Eligible applicants include young investigators from the U.S. and abroad.
Support includes a summer laboratory, housing, travel, and a budget for
incidental expenses, equipment rental, and supplies.
Deadline(s): 01/15/1999 / / / / / /


Marine Biological Laboratory
16676 MBL--Bernard Davis Fund
Contact: Sandra Kaufmann, Fellowship Coordinator
508-289-7441
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides fellowships to scientists in the field of
microbiology who wish to work in the laboratory of Norman Wainwright.
Fellowships are conducted at the Marine Biological Laboratory for the
summer.
Eligible applicants include young investigators from the U.S. and abroad;
there are no citizenship restrictions. The fellowship provides financial
aid for research.
Deadline(s): 01/15/1999 / / / / / /


Meir (Golda) Fellowship Fund
04186 Golda Meir Fund--Fellowships at the Hebrew University of
Jerusalem
Contact:
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for in-residence study and research at the
Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel for a period of one to two years.
Disciplines include the humanities; social sciences; law; science;
agriculture; medicine, including, but not limited to, microbiology,
pharmacy, nursing, public health, and community medicine and occupational
therapy; dental medicine; education; and social work.
Eligible applicants are graduate students or postdoctoral
scholars who have completed their thesis before arrival in Israel. Fellows
are expected to remain in residence for a period of at least nine to twelve
months. The grants are intended to defray the costs of travel (for
postdoctoral fellows only), tuition fees (where applicable), and
reasonable living expenses. Candidates may not apply later than
four years after completion of their doctoral dissertation. Applicants may
be of any nationality.
Deadline(s): 11/13/1998 (for Australians) 11/30/1998 (for all others)


Michigan Society of Fellows
03494 Michigan Society of Fellows--Postdoctoral Fellowships
Contact: Luan McCarty Briefer
313-763-1259
SYNOPSIS:
Awards provide $36,000 per year for three years of in-residence
scholarly and creative work in the arts, humanities, sciences, and
professions. Applicants must have received the Ph.D. or comparable
artistic or professional degree between June 1, 1996 and September 1,
1999. An allowance of $1,500 is also provided for travel or research
expenses.
Applicants should be near the beginning of their professional careers and
must have received the Ph.D. degree or comparable professional or artistic
degree between June 1, 1996 and September 1, 1999.
Deadline(s): 10/09/1998 / / / / / /


Monash University
38904 Monash University--Logan Research Fellowships
Contact: Christina Perrett
(03) 9905 9016
SYNOPSIS:
Five prestigious fellowships are awarded each year to applicants with 2-6
years of postdoctoral research experience. The appointment is for 3
years, extendable to 6 years, commencing on 1 September 1999. The initial
salary is in the range A$51,007-$56,347 pa depending on experience and a
Research Support Grant ranges from A$5,000-$20,000 pa. Return airfares
are provided for candidates and their dependants. Monash University is
located on six campuses in the State of Victoria, Australia.
Faculties and departments at Monash University includes the FACULTY OF
MEDICINE and VICTORIAN COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
For overseas applicants - an offer of appointment will
be conditional upon the appointee being granted a visa as required by the
Department of Immigration.
Fellows will need to secure adequate external support for research
maintenance costs for years 4 to 6 as no Monash support will be available
for the second triennium.
Deadline(s): 04/30/1999 / / / / / /


National Cancer Institute
01233 NCI--Diagnosis Research Program
Contact: Chief, Cancer Diagnosis Branch
301-496-1591
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research to improve diagnostic accuracy, to
provide more informative tumor classification, to detect cancer earlier,
and to develop tools to monitor response to therapy and to identify
individuals at increased risk. This program is supported by the
following NIH award mechanisms: R01, R03, R15, R21, R41, R42, R43, R44,
P01, and U01. See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): Varies


National Cancer Institute
09118 NCI--Epidemiology and Biometry Research
Contact: Chief, Extramural Programs Branch
301-496-9600
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for etiological research of human cancers
applying methods of epidemiology, descriptive and analytic, and biometry.
NCI uses the following NIH award mechanisms to support this program:
R01, R03, R13, R41, R42, R43, R44, P01, and U01.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility, grant terms,
and application information.
Deadline(s): varies / / / / / /


National Cancer Institute
09135 NCI--Biological Carcinogenesis Research
Contact: Chief, Biological Carcinogenesis Branch
301-496-9740
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for studies of biological agents as
possible etiologic factors or co-factors in cancer, and on the control of
these agents and their associated diseases. The following NIH award
mechanisms are used to support this program: R01, R13, R15, R41, R42,
R43, R44, U01, as well as research and development contract programs.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility, grant terms,
and application information.
Deadline(s): varies / / / / / /


National Cancer Institute
09136 NCI--Immunology Research
Contact: Chief, Cancer Immunology Branch
301-496-7815
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for immunology research related to cancer. The
following award mechanisms support this program: R01, R03, R13, R15,
R41, R42, R43, R44, and P01.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility, grant terms,
and application information.
Deadline(s): varies / / / / / /


National Cancer Institute
19787 NCI--Immunologic Recognition and Control of Tumors
Contact: John A. Sogn, Ph.D.
301-496-7815
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for the continued expansion of a basic research
foundation for ongoing efforts to develop cancer vaccines. Eligible
applicants are foreign and domestic institutions. This area of interest
is supported by the following NIH award mechanism: R01.
Eligible applicants are foreign and domestic organizations, non-profit
and for-profit, public and private entities such as colleges and
universities, hospitals, laboratories, state and local governments, and
eligible agencies of the federal government.
Deadline(s): 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999 / /


National Cancer Institute
19788 NCI--Immunobiology of AIDS Lymphomas
Contact: John F. Finerty, Ph.D.
301-496-7815
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to foreign and domestic organizations to stimulate
research on immunologic mechanisms involved in the development of
lymphomas in AIDS patients. This area of interest is supported by the
following NIH award mechanism: investigator-initiated research project
grants (R01).
Eligible applicants are foreign and domestic non-profit and for-profit,
public and private organizations such as colleges and universities,
hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local government and eligible
agencies of the federal government.
Deadline(s): 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999 / /


National Cancer Institute
34426 NCI--Interdisciplinary Training in Genetic Epidemiology of
Cancer
Contact: Lester S. Gorelic, Ph.D., Program Dir.
301-496-8580
SYNOPSIS:
The Cancer Training Branch invites applications providing the
multidisciplinary research training essential to furthering the field of
genetic epidemiology of cancer. Support mechanisms include: T32, F32,
F33, K07, K08, and the R25 mechanism.
Candidates for career and fellowship awards, and trainees or students
appointed to institutional awards must be U.S. citizens or non-citizen
nationals, or have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence and
possess an Alien Registration Card (I-151 or I-551) or some other
verification of legal admission as a permanent resident.
Deadline(s): 09/15/1998 01/15/1999 05/15/1999 / /


National Center for Research Resources
07327 NCRR--Comparative Medicine
Contact: Director
301-435-0744
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for comparative medicine research in the areas of
AIDS animal models, laboratory animal sciences, and primate research.
The following award mechanisms support this program: R01, R13, R24, P01,
P51, and U42 as well as animal resource grants, visiting scientist
programs, SBIR grants, and research and development contracts and
cooperative agreements. See the individual programs for complete
deadlines, eligibility, grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): varies / / / / / /


National Eye Institute
00025 NEI--Retinal and Corneal Diseases Research
Contact: Peter A. Dudley,Ph.D.
301-496-0484
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research in the areas of retinal and corneal
diseases. NEI uses all of the NIH award mechanisms available to
institutes to support this program, including center research grants;
program project grants; small research grants; research conference
grants; institutional training grants; short- term training grants; and
fellowship grants. See the individual programs for complete
deadlines, eligibility, grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): varies / / / / / /


National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute
00099 NHLBI--Heart and Vascular Diseases Program
Contact:
301-435-0494
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment,
and prevention of heart and vascular diseases. NHLBI uses the following
NIH award mechanisms: center research grants; program project grants;
small research grants; research conference grants; institutional training
grants; short-term training grants; and fellowship grants.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information. The entire range of research
is supported, from basic laboratory studies to clinical studies and field
trials.
Deadline(s): varies / / / / / /


National Heart, Lung, & Blood Institute
23199 NHLBI--Cellular & Molecular Mechanisms of
Lymphangioleigmyomatosis
Contact: Carol E. Vreim, Ph.D.
301-435-0233
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to qualified researchers for research projects to
investigate the cellular and molecular mechanisms of the etiology and
pathogenesis of lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). This area of interest is
supported by the following NIH award mechanism: research project grant
(R01). Eligible applicants are foreign and domestic, for-profit and non-
profit organizations, public and private, such as universities and colleges,
hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local government, and
eligible agencies of the federal government.
Deadline(s): 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999 / /


National Inst. for Occupational Safety & Health
02280 NIOSH--Special Emphasis Research Career Award (SERCA) Grants
(K01)
Contact: Roy M. Fleming, Sc.D., Director
404-639-3343
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research experience in the area of occupational
safety and health. Eligible applicants must hold a doctoral degree; not
be above the rank of associate professor; be employed at a domestic
institution; and be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Awards will
not exceed $50,000 per year for a duration of three years, non-renewable.
Eligible applicants must hold a doctoral degree; have research experience
at or above the doctoral level; not be above the rank of associate
professor; be employed at a domestic institution; and be U.S. citizens or
permanent residents.
Deadline(s): 06/01/1999 10/01/1999 02/01/2000 / /


National Inst. for Occupational Safety & Health
09486 NIOSH--Small Grants Related to Occupational Safety & Health
(R03)
Contact: Roy M. Fleming, Sc.D., Director
404-639-3343
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to stimulate proposals from individuals who are
considering a research career in occupational safety and health.
Awards will not exceed $25,000 per year in direct costs.
Eligible applicants are predoctoral students, post-doctoral researchers
(within 3 years following completion of doctoral degree or completion of
residency or public health training), or junior faculty members (no
higher than assistant professor).
Deadline(s): 06/01/1999 10/01/1999 02/01/2000 / /


National Inst. of Arthrit./Musculoskel./Skin Dis.
00958 NIAMS--Rheumatic Diseases Program
Contact: Susana Serrate-Sztein, Ph.D., Director
301-594-5032
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for basic and clinical research in the normal
function and components of connective tissue and the immune system and
their dysregulation in rheumatic, genetic, and inherited diseases of
connective tissue. Award mechanisms available to support this program,
include center research grants; program project grants; and small
research grants. See the individual award programs for deadlines,
eligibility, grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): OPEN / / / / / /


National Inst. of Arthrit./Musculoskel./Skin Dis.
07261 NIAMS--Research on Raynaud's Phenomenon and Systemic Sclerosis
Contact: Susana A. Serrate-Sztein, M.D.
301-594-5032
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports studies of basic biological and clinical aspects
of Raynaud's phenomenon, focusing particularly on microvascular control
mechanisms, collagen synthesis, and other aspects of fibroblast biology,
endothelial cell function, and immunological abnormalities. This area of
interest is supported by NIH Research Grants (R01)
Eligible applicants are foreign and domestic, for-profit and non-profit
organizations, public and private, such as universities, colleges,
hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local government, and
eligible agencies of the federal government.
Deadline(s): 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999 / /


National Inst. of Arthrit./Musculoskel./Skin Dis.
07269 NIAMS--Antiphospholipid Antibody and Lupus Anticoagulant
Contact: Dr. Susana Serrate-Sztein
301-594-5032
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for basic and clinical research related to
antiphospholipid antibody and the lupus anticoagulant. This area of
interest is supported by the following NIH award mechanisms: R01, and
K08. Applications may be submitted by foreign and domestic, for-profit and
non-profit organizations, public and private, such as universities,
colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local governments,
and eligible agencies of the federal government.
Deadline(s): 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999 / /


National Inst. of Arthrit./Musculoskel./Skin Dis.
08211 NIAMS--Res. Flwshps./Career Dev. Awards in Arthritis/Musc./Skin
Dis.
Contact: Richard W. Lymn, Ph.D., Program Director
301-594-5128
SYNOPSIS:
Research fellowships and career development awards are provided to
support research in arthritis and musculoskeletal and skin diseases. The
following award mechanisms support this program: F32, F33, and K08.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility, grant terms,
and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Inst. of Diabetes/Digestive/Kidney Dis.
00048 NIDDK--Kidney, Urologic, and Hematologic Diseases Research
Contact: Josephine Briggs, Director
301-496-6325
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research related to kidney, urologic, and
hematologic diseases. NIDDK uses a variety of the NIH award mechanisms
available to institutes to support this program.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility, grant terms,
and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Inst. of Diabetes/Digestive/Kidney Dis.
00211 NIDDK--Digestive Diseases and Nutrition Research
Contact: Jay Hoofnagle, M.D., Director
301-496-1333
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research related to digestive diseases and
nutrition. NIDDK uses a variety of the NIH award mechanisms available to
institutes to support this program.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility, grant terms,
and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Inst. of Diabetes/Digestive/Kidney Dis.
00289 NIDDK--Diabetes, Endocrinology, and Metabolic Diseases Research
Contact: Judith E. Fradkin, M.D.
301-594-8814
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research in the areas of diabetes,
endocrinology, and metabolic diseases. NIDDK uses all of the NIH award
mechanisms available to institutes to support this program, including
center research grants; program project grants; small research grants;
research conference grants; institutional training grants; and short-term
training grants.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility, grant terms,
and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Inst. of Diabetes/Digestive/Kidney Dis.
19673 NIDDK--Flwshps. & Career Dev. in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Research
Contact: Judith M. Podskalny, Ph.D.
301-594-8876
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to encourage individuals to pursue research careers
in the area of inflammatory bowel disease in order to increase the number
of trained physicians and basic scientists. This area of interest is
supported by the following award mechanisms: F32 and K08.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility, grant terms,
and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Inst. of Diabetes/Digestive/Kidney Dis.
27524 NIDDK--Research on the Hematologic Abnormalities in AIDS
Contact: Ralph L. Bain, Ph.D.
301-594-7717
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research addressing fundamental questions of
hematologic abnormalities exhibited by humans infected by HIV. This area
of interest will be supported by the following NIH award mechanism: R01.
The NIDDK average R01 grant size is $160,000 direct cost.
Applications may be submitted by domestic and foreign for-profit and
non-profit organizations, public and private, such as universities,
colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of State and local
governments, and eligible agencies of the Federal government.
Deadline(s): 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999 / /


National Inst. of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
00755 NINDS--Fundamental Neurosciences and Developmental Disorders
Research
Contact: Dr. Eugene Streicher, Co-Director
301-496-5745
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports research aimed at producing broad, fundamental new
knowledge about the nervous system, and exploring complex mechanisms of
normal brain development and maldevelopment of the nervous system.
See the individual award programs for deadlines,
eligibility, grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Inst. of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
00907 NINDS--Stroke and Trauma and Neurodegenerative Disorders
Research
Contact: Dr. Michael D. Walker, Director
301-496-2581
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for basic and clinical research in the following
areas: stroke; trauma of the central nervous and peripheral nervous
systems; neural regeneration and plasticity; coma; neurodegenerative
disorders; tumors of the nervous system; and imaging of the nervous
system.
NINDS uses a variety of the NIH award mechanisms available to
institutes to support this program, including center research grants;
program project grants; research project grants; research conference
grants; institutional training grants; short-term training grants and
fellowship grants; Mentored Clinical Scientist Award; MERIT Award;
investigator-initiated clinical trials; cooperative agreements; NRSAs;
and SBIR awards. See the individual award programs for deadlines,
eligibility, grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Inst. of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
07321 NINDS--Neurological Aspects of Lyme Disease
Contact: Dr. A.P. Kerza-Kwiatecki
301-496-1431
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research directed at generating improved
knowledge concerning Lyme disease of the nervous system. This area of
interest is supported by the following NIH award mechanisms: research
project grants, research program project grants, clinical investigators,
individual fellowships, and institutional national research service
awards.
Applications may be submitted by foreign and domestic institutions,
for-profit and non-profit organizations, public and private, such as
universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of State and local
governments, and eligible agencies of the Federal government. Foreign
institutions are not eligible for Research Program Projects (P01).
Research support may be requested through application for an individual
investigator-initiated research project grant (R01)(See SPIN #00487). To
apply for the support of a more broadly based multidisciplinary research
program, the Research Program Project (P01)(See SPIN #00729) mechanism is
suggested. NINDS also provides support for the career development of
clinical investigators (K08)(See SPIN #19231) and support for clinical
investigators through individual fellowships (F32)(See SPIN #03228) and
institutional national research service awards (T32)(See SPIN #03162).
Deadline(s): 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999 / /


National Inst. of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
07324 NINDS--Research Grants Related to the Surgical Management of
Epilepsy
Contact: Charlotte B. McCutchen, M.D.
301-496-1917
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research addressing the surgical management of
epilepsies. This area of interest is supported by the following NIH
award mechanisms: research project grants, program project grants, and
center grants.
Applications may be submitted by foreign and domestic institutions,
for-profit and non-profit organizations, public and private, such as
universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local
governments, and eligible agencies of the Federal government. Foreign
institutions are eligible to apply for research project grants (R01)
only.
The support mechanisms for grants in this area will be the traditional
investigator-initiated research project grant (R01)(See SPIN #00487), the
program project grant (P01)(See SPIN #00729), and the center grant
(P50)(See SPIN #03011).
Deadline(s): 06/01/1998 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999


National Inst. of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
08277 NINDS--Multiple Sclerosis Research Program
Contact: Dr. A.P. Kerza-Kwiatecki
301-496-1431
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research into the etiology and pathogenesis of
multiple sclerosis (MS), and for research areas that are directly and
indirectly relevant to MS. Foreign institutions are not eligible for
P01, K04, K08, F32, and T32.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility, grant terms,
and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Inst. of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
08351 NINDS--Neuro-AIDS: HIV-I Infection and the Nervous System
Contact: Dr. A.P. Kerza-Kwiatecki, Pgm. Admin.
301-496-1431
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research on neurological aspects of human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (neuro-AIDS) in adults and
children. Foreign institutions are only eligible to apply for research
project grants (R01).
Research support may be requested through application for an individual
investigator originated Research Project Grant (R01)(See SPIN #00487).
To apply for the support of a more broadly based multidisciplinary
research program, the Research Program Project (P01)(See SPIN #00729)
mechanism is suggested.
Deadline(s): 09/01/1998 01/02/1999 05/01/1999 / /


National Inst. of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
25822 NINDS-Genetics of Parkinson's Disease
Contact: Eugene J. Oliver, Ph.D.
301-496-1431
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to stimulate research into possible genetic factors
in the causation of Parkinson's disease. It is hoped that the results of
these investigations will help to elucidate the causes and pathogenesis
of Parkinson's disease. This area of interest is supported by the
following NIH award mechanisms: R01, and P01.
See the individual award programs for eligibility, grant terms,
and application information.
Deadline(s): 06/01/1998 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999


National Inst. of Neurological Disorders & Stroke
26852 NINDS--Mechanism of Cell Death and Injury Neurodegenerative
Disorders
Contact: Eugene J. Oliver, Ph.D.
301-496-1431
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to stimulate research on the basic mechanisms of
neuronal cell death and injury as they relate to neurodegenerative
disorders. The results of these investigations are expected to help in
elucidating the pathogenesis of these diseases. Mechanisms available for
this PA are the NIH research project (R01), and program project (P01)
award.
See the individual award programs for eligibility, grant terms,
and application information.
Deadline(s): 06/01/1998 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999


National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Dis.
00974 NIAID--Allergy, Immunology, and Transplantation Research
Contact:
301-496-8973
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research to enhance the understanding of the
causes and mechanisms that lead to the development of immunologic
diseases and to generate knowledge for the development of improved
measures of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention. NIAID uses a variety
of the NIH award mechanisms to support this program, including center research grants;
program project grants; research project grants; research conference
grants; institutional training grants; short-term training grants and
fellowship grants; Mentored Clinical Scientist Award; MERIT Award;
investigator-initiated clinical trials; cooperative agreements; NRSAs;
and SBIR awards. See the individual award programs for deadlines,
eligibility, grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Dis.
01200 NIAID--Microbiology and Infectious Diseases Research
Contact:
301-496-7728
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research to control and prevent diseases caused
by virtually all infectious agents except HIV. NIAID uses a variety of
the NIH award mechanisms, including center research grants; program
project grants; research project grants; research conference grants;
institutional training grants; and short-term training grants and
fellowship grants.
See the individual award programs for deadlines,
eligibility, grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Dis.
06992 NIAID--Behavioral Research in Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Contact:
301-402-0443
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for behavioral research in sexually transmitted
diseases. This area of interest is supported by the following NIH award
mechanisms: IRPG, and R01. See the individual award programs for
deadlines, eligibility, grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999 / /


National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Dis.
08648 NIAID--Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) Research
Contact: Director
301-496-0545
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to increase basic knowledge of the pathogenesis,
natural history, and transmission of HIV disease and to promote progress
in its detection, treatment, and prevention. A variety of the NIH award
mechanisms are used to support this program, including center research
grants; program project grants; and research project grants.
See the individual award programs for deadlines,
eligibility, grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Dis.
15558 NIAID--Innovative Drug Discovery Res./AIDS Opportunistic
Infections
Contact: Chris Lambros, Ph.D.
301-402-2304
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research aimed at novel approaches to discovery
and preclinical development of therapeutic agents and strategies against
opportunistic infections (OIs) in people with AIDS. This area of
interest is supported by the following NIH award mechanisms: R01, R03,
and Interactive Research Project Grants (IRPG).
See the individual award programs for deadlines,
eligibility, grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): 09/01/1998 01/02/1999 05/01/1999 09/01/1999



National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Dis.
30217 NIAID/ASTP--Minority Fellowships in Transplantation
Contact: Stephen M. Rose, Ph.D.
301-496-5598
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for Individual Postdoctoral Fellowships from
racial/ethnic minority individuals, women, and persons with disabilities
for research on the etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and/or treatment
and prevention of transplant rejection. The mechanism of support will be
the NRSA for individual postdoctoral fellows (F32). Up to three years of
support will be provided.
Individuals must be, at time of application, citizens or noncitizen
nationals of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted to the
United States for permanent residence and have in their possession an
Alien Registration Receipt Card (I-151 or I-551). Individuals on
temporary or student visas are not eligible. Individuals must have
received, as of the beginning date of the National Research Service Award
(NRSA) appointment, a Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M., O.D., D.P.M.,
Sc.D., Eng. D., Dr.P.H., or D.N.S., or equivalent degree from an
accredited domestic or foreign institution.
Deadline(s): 04/05/1999 08/05/1999 12/05/1999 / /


National Institute of Child Health & Human Dev.
01217 NICHD--Developmental Biology, Genetics and Teratology Research
Contact: A. Tyl Hewitt, Ph.D. Acting Chief
301-496-5541
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for basic and clinical research on normal and
abnormal development that relates to the causes and prevention of
congenital and genetic defects. NICHD uses a variety of award mechanisms
to support this program, including center research grants; program
project grants; small research grants; research conference grants; and
research contracts.
See the individual award programs for deadlines,
eligibility, grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Child Health & Human Dev.
04332 NICHD--Pediatric, Adolescent, and Maternal AIDS Research
Contact: Dr. Anne Willoughby, Chief
301-496-7339
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research on the epidemiology, natural history,
pathogenesis, transmission, and treatment of HIV infection and disease in
infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, mothers, women of
childbearing age, and the family unit as a whole.
NICHD uses all of the NIH award mechanisms available to institutes to
support this program, including center research grants; program project
grants; small research grants; research conference grants; institutional
training grants; short-term training grants and fellowship grants;
investigator-initiated clinical trials; cooperative agreements; research
contracts; and SBIR awards. See the individual award programs for
deadlines, eligibility, grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Child Health & Human Dev.
06859 NICHD--Endocrinology, Nutrition, and Growth Research
Contact: Dr. Gilman Grave, Chief
301-496-5593
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research related to endocrinology, nutrition,
and growth. NICHD uses a variety of award mechanisms, including center
research grants; program project grants; small research grants;
institutional training grants; short-term training grants and fellowship
grants; investigator-initiated clinical trials; cooperative agreements;
and research contracts.
See the individual award programs for
deadlines, eligibility, grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Child Health & Human Dev.
06879 NICHD--Pregnancy and Perinatology Research
Contact: Dr. Charlotte Catz, Chief
301-496-5575
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research related to pregnancy and perinatology.
NICHD uses a variety of award mechanisms, including center research
grants; program project grants; small research grants; institutional
training grants; short-term training grants and fellowship grants;
investigator-initiated clinical trials; cooperative agreements; and
research contracts.
See the individual award programs for
deadlines, eligibility, grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Dental Research
00642 NIDR--Chronic Disabling Diseases Research
Contact: Norman Braveman
301-594-2089
SYNOPSIS:
This program addresses research involving the chronic disabling
diseases associated with oral/craniofacial complex such as osteoporosis
and related bone disorders, temporomandibular joint disorders,
neuropathies and neurodegenerative diseases.
NIDR uses all of the NIH award mechanisms available to institutes to
support this program, including center research grants; program project
grants; small research grants; research conference grants; institutional
training grants; short-term training grants and fellowship grants;
Physician Scientist Awards for Dentists; Dentist Scientist Awards;
investigator-initiated clinical trials; cooperative agreements; and SBIR
awards. See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Dental Research
00668 NIDR--Infectious Diseases Research
Contact: Dr. Dennis Mangan, Program Director
301-594-2421
SYNOPSIS:
This program encourages and supports basic, applied and developmental
research in four broadly based scientific areas that will provide the
basis for rapid development of knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis,
epidemiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of oral infectious
diseases such as periodontitis, dental caries, oral candidiasis and AIDS.
NIDR uses all of the NIH award mechanisms available to institutes to
support this program, including center research grants; program project
grants; small research grants; research conference grants; institutional
training grants; short-term training grants and fellowship grants;
Physician Scientist Awards for Dentists; Dentist Scientist Awards;
investigator-initiated clinical trials; cooperative agreements; and SBIR
awards. See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Dental Research
01220 NIDR--Biomimetics, Tissue Engineering and Biomaterials
Contact: Dr. Eleni Kousvelari
301-594-2427
SYNOPSIS:
This scientific program supports and encourages basic, clinical and
applied research in the areas of biomimetics, tissue engineering and
biomaterials in order to enhance the development of natural and synthetic
materials used for the repair, regeneration, restoration and
reconstruction of oral and craniofacial tissues and organs.
NIDR uses all of the NIH award mechanisms available to institutes to
support this program, including center research grants; program project
grants; small research grants; research conference grants; institutional
training grants; short-term training grants and fellowship grants;
Physician Scientist Awards for Dentists; Dentist Scientist Awards;
investigator-initiated clinical trials; cooperative agreements; and SBIR
awards. See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /



National Institute of Dental Research
06845 NIDR--Neoplastic Diseases Research
Contact: Dr. Ann Sandberg, Program Director
301-594-2419
SYNOPSIS:
This scientific program encompasses basic and applied research related
to the prevention, etiology, early detection, progression, metastasis and
treatment of oral cancer.
NIDR uses all of the NIH award mechanisms available to institutes to
support this program, including center research grants; program project
grants; small research grants; research conference grants; institutional
training grants; short-term training grants and fellowship grants;
Physician Scientist Awards for Dentists; Dentist Scientist Awards;
investigator-initiated clinical trials; cooperative agreements; and SBIR
awards. See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Dental Research
06854 NIDR--Behavior, Health Promotion and Environment Research
Contact: Dr. Patricia S. Bryant, Program Director
301-594-2095
SYNOPSIS:
This scientific program encourages and supports research aimed at
assessing the interactive role of socio-environmental, behavioral,
genetic and biomedical factors in oral/craniofacial diseases and
conditions.
NIDR uses all of the NIH award mechanisms available to institutes to
support this program, including center research grants; program project
grants; small research grants; research conference grants; institutional
training grants; short-term training grants and fellowship grants;
Physician Scientist Awards for Dentists; Dentist Scientist Awards;
investigator-initiated clinical trials; cooperative agreements; and SBIR
awards. See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Dental Research
08238 NIDR--Research on Salivary Glands and Secretions
Contact: Dr. Eleni Kousvelari , Director
301-594-2427
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research on the development, structure,
function, and diseases of the salivary glands and to determine the
influence of salivary constituents on oral health. The following award
mechanisms support this program: R01, R03, and P01.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Mental Health
07038 NIMH--Neural/Endocrine/Immune/Viral Interactions/Behav./Mental
Health
Contact: Ljubisa Vitkovic, Ph.D., Chief
301-443-5288
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for studies of neuroendocrine-immune interactions,
neuroimmunomodulation, psychoneuroimmunology, and the effects of viral
and other infectious challenges on such interactions, and of the health
and treatment implications of such interactions. The following award
mechanisms support this program: R01, R03, P01, K-series, T32, and
F-series.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Mental Health
07160 NIMH--Res. on Neural Systems & Mental, Neurological, & Aging
Dis.
Contact: Michael F. Huerta, Ph.D., Chief
301-443-3948
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research that incorporates neural systems
research into the study of brain function and behavior. The following
award mechanisms support this program: R01, R03, P01, T32, K-series, and
F-series.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Mental Health
08716 NIMH--AIDS Research
Contact: Ellen L. Stover, Ph.D., Director
301-443-6100
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research related to AIDS and mental health,
including neurobehavioral, neuroimmunology, psychiatric, behavior change,
services delivery, risk prevention, and treatment aspects. NIMH uses a
variety of the NIH award mechanisms available to institutes to support
this program, including center research grants; program project grants;
and research project grants.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Mental Health
26874 NIMH--Neuroscience and Behavioral Science Research
Contact: Stephen H. Koslow, Ph.D.
301-443-3563
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for behavioral, biomedical, and neuroscience
research and research training to develop and expand basic knowledge
relevant to the understanding, treating, and preventing of mental
illnesses. A variety of the NIH award mechanisms is used to support this
program, including center research grants; project grants; and research
project grants.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute of Mental Health
27011 NIMH--HIV: Viral Load in Brain and Neurobehavioral Correlates
Contact: Diane M. Rausch, Ph.D.
301-443-6100
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research to identify the how presence of HIV
within the central nervous system (CNS) contributes to the development of
neurobehavioral impairments and neurologic syndromes that occur in a
subset of HIV-infected individuals. The mechanisms available for support
are: R01, R03, P01, K01, K02, K05, F30, F31, and F32.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute on Aging
00675 NIA--Biology of Aging Program
Contact:
301-496-4996
SYNOPSIS:
The Biology of Aging Program (BAP) supports research to elucidate the
biochemical, genetic, and physiological mechanisms of aging in humans and
animal models. NIH award mechanisms used to support this program
include: R01; R15; R03; P01; R13; K01; K02; K07; K08; K12; T32; T35;
F31; F32; F33; U01; and MERIT.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute on Aging
14692 NIA--Neuroendocrinology of Aging
Contact: Andrew A. Monjan, Ph.D., M.P.H.
301-496-9350
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for basic and clinical research addressing aging of
neuroendocrine systems and their sequelae. Mechanistic approaches at
either the organismic, cellular, or molecular levels are encouraged.
This area of interest is supported by the following NIH award mechanism:
research project grants (R01).
Deadline(s): 06/01/1998 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999


National Institute on Aging
28236 NIA--Geriatrics Program
Contact:
301-496-1033
SYNOPSIS:
The Geriatrics Program supports research and research training directed
at the pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of
age-related diseases, degenerative conditions, and disabilities. NIH
award mechanisms used to support this program include: R01; R15; R03;
P01; R13; K01; K02; K07; K08; K12; T32; T35; F31; F32; F33; U01; and
MERIT.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism
09047 NIAAA--Biomedical Research
Contact: Chief
301-443-4224
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for biomedical research related to alcohol abuse
and alcoholism. NIAAA uses a variety of the NIH award mechanisms
available to institutes to support this program, including center
research grants; program project grants; research project grants;
research conference grants; institutional training grants; short-term
training grants; and fellowship grants.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute on Alcohol Abuse & Alcoholism
19867 NIAAA--Alcohol Abuse, HIV, and Infectious Disease
Contact: Leslie Isaki, Ph.D.
301-594-6228
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for basic, applied, and preclinical studies to
address the basic biology and immunology of ethanol-induced impairments
to host defense against infectious disease; and to improve compliance
with medical therapies through behavioral research. This area of
interest is supported by the following award mechanisms: R01, R03, and
R21.
See the individual award programs for eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999 / /


National Institute on Drug Abuse
09011 NIDA--Clinical and Services Research
Contact: Director
301-443-6697
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for studies on the medical/health consequences
associated with drug use, the neurobiology of drug use disorders,
treatment of drug abuse and dependence, and delivery of other health
services to drug abusers. A variety of award mechanisms are used,
including center research grants; program project grants; research
grants; and fellowship grants.
See the individual award programs for deadlines, eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): VARIES / / / / / /


National Institute on Drug Abuse
16451 NIDA--AIDS, Drug Abuse and Neurobiology
Contact: Charles W. Sharp, Ph.D.
301-443-1887
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research on the effects of drug abuse on
HIV-related disease states. This area of interest is supported by the
following award mechanisms: individual research project grants (R01),
small grants (R03), conference grants (R13), Interactive Research Project
Grants (IRPGs), and program projects (P01).
See the individual award programs for eligibility,
grant terms, and application information.
Deadline(s): 09/01/1998 01/02/1999 05/01/1999 / /


National Institutes of Health
00487 NIH--Research Project Grants (R01)
Contact:
301-435-0714
SYNOPSIS:
Five-year grants are awarded to institutions on behalf of principal
investigators for research related to any area of interest to NIH,
including AIDS.
Deadline(s): 06/01/1999 10/01/1999 02/01/2000 / /


National Institutes of Health
01187 NIH--Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Contact:
301-496-2427
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor supports the postdoctoral training of scientists and
physicians in the laboratories on the NIH campus. Stipends will range
from $25,000 to approximately $70,000 annually, depending on the
candidate's education, experience, and responsibilities, and on the type
of appointment mechanism. The program duration is generally two to three
years and includes: Clinical Associate Program--, Research Associate
Program--, Staff Fellowship--, Senior Staff Fellowship--and NIH Visiting
Fellow/Visiting Associate Program.
The Visiting Fellow/Visiting Associate Program is for foreign
scientists to receive further research training or to conduct research in
their specialties under the sponsorship of an NIH senior investigator.
The visiting fellow must have a doctoral degree and not more than three
years of postdoctoral experience. Visiting associates must have three to
six years of postdoctoral experience. Resident or nonresident aliens are
eligible for both programs.
Deadline(s): varies / / / / / /


National Institutes of Health
01299 NIH--Research Supplements for Underrepresented Minorities
Contact:
301-435-0714
SYNOPSIS:
Supplemental awards are available for current NIH principal investigators
to include minority high school students, undergraduate students,
graduate research assistants, postdoctoral trainees, and investigators in
the conduct of biomedical or behavioral research that is part of an
ongoing parent grant. Includes Research Supplements for Minority
Individuals in Postdoctoral Training which will provide support for
minority individuals who wish to participate as postdoctoral researchers in
ongoing research projects in preparation for independent careers in
biomedical or behavioral research. Provides support for a salary in
addition to other necessary expenses, such as travel and supplies (up to
$6000);
Awards will be limited to citizens, non-citizen nationals, or
permanent residents of the U.S
Deadline(s): OPEN / / / / / /


National Institutes of Health
03162 NIH--National Research Service Awards for Institutional Grants
(T32)
Contact:
301-435-0714
SYNOPSIS:
Five-year Institutional Training Grants are offered to institutions to
provide research training programs in areas of interest to NIH to
predoctoral and postdoctoral scholars. Predoctoral students receive
$14,688 per year, while postdoctoral stipends are determined by the
number of full years of relevant postdoctoral experience.
Eligible applicants are U.S. public or private nonprofit institutions.
Predoctoral trainees must have completed a bachelor's degree and be
enrolled in a doctoral degree program. Postdoctoral trainees must have
received a Ph.D., Psy.D., M.D., D.D.S., D.O., O.D., Sc.D., D.S.W.,
D.N.S., D.M.D., D.V.M., Eng.D.,Dr.P.H., D. Pharm., Sc.D., D.P.M., or
equivalent degree.
Deadline(s): 01/10/1999 05/10/1999 09/10/1999 / /


National Institutes of Health
03228 NIH--NRSA for Individual Postdoctoral Fellows (F32)
Contact:
301-435-0714
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor awards NRSA individual postdoctoral fellowships (F32) to
the most promising applicants to support full-time research training
related to the mission of the NIH constituent institutes and centers. The
three-year awards range from $26,256 to $41,268 per year. Up to three
years of support is provided.
By the time of award, individuals must be citizens or non-citizen
nationals of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted to the
United States for permanent residence Before an NRSA award can be
activated, the individual must have received a Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.D.S.,
D.V.M., O.D., D.P.M., Sc.D., Eng.D., Dr. P.H., D.N.S., Pharm.D., D.S.W.,
Psy.D., or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited domestic or
foreign institution. Before submitting a fellowship application, the
applicant must identify a sponsoring institution and an individual who
will serve as a sponsor (also called mentor or supervisor) and will
supervise the training and research experience.
Applicants requesting foreign training must show in the
application that the foreign institution and sponsor offer unique
opportunities that are not currently available in the United States. Only
if there is a clear scientific advantage will foreign training be
supported.
Deadline(s): 04/05/1999 08/05/1999 12/05/1999 / /


National Institutes of Health
03917 NIH--Short-Term Institutional National Research Service Awards
(T35)
Contact:
301-435-0714
SYNOPSIS:
Short-term institutional training grants (T35) are provided to
institutions to develop or enhance research training opportunities for
predoctoral and postdoctoral individuals interested in careers in fields
of interest to NIH. Training activities may be no longer than three
months in duration; grants are made for periods of up to five years.
Eligible applicants are domestic public or private nonprofit
institutions or professional organizations that have the staff and
facilities to conduct the proposed research training in a suitable
environment for performing high-quality work. Individuals selected to
participate must be citizens, noncitizen nationals, or permanent
residents of the U.S.
Deadline(s): 05/10/1998 09/10/1998 01/10/1999 / /


National Institutes of Health
08236 NIH--Research Supplements to Recruit Individuals with
Disabilities
Contact:
301-435-0714
SYNOPSIS:
Administrative supplemental support is provided to current NIH
investigators to recruit high school students, undergraduates, graduate
research assistants, postdoctoral scholars, and new and established
investigators with disabilities, to conduct research on an ongoing parent
grant. Award amounts and durations vary.
The grantee institution, on behalf of the principal investigator of the
parent grant and in cooperation with the individual with disabilities,
must submit the request for supplemental funds directly to the awarding
component that supports the parent grant.
Candidates eligible for support by a
supplemental award include high school students, undergraduate students,
graduate research assistants, individuals in postdoctoral training, or
staff or faculty members. Disabled candidates must be U.S. citizens,
nationals, or permanent residents.
Deadline(s): open / / / / / /


National Institutes of Health
19231 NIH--Mentored Clinical Scientist Development Award (K08)
Contact:
301-435-0714
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for specialized study for clinically trained
professionals who are committed to a career in research and have the
potential to develop into independent investigators. Awards may be for
three, four, or five years, and provide up to $50,000 for research
development support.
The candidate must have a clinical degree or its equivalent, must have
initiated postgraduate clinical training, must identify a mentor with
extensive research experience, and must be willing to spend a minimum of
75 percent of full-time professional effort conducting research and
research career development.
Candidates must be U.S. citizens or noncitizen nationals, or must have been
lawfully admitted for permanent residence. Individuals on temporary or
student visas are not eligible.
Deadline(s): 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999 / /


National Institutes of Health
19245 NIH--Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)
Contact:
301-435-0714
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for research scientists who need an additional
period of sponsored research experience as a way to gain expertise in a
research area new to the candidate or in an area that would demonstrably
enhance the candidate's scientific career. The project period may be
three to five years.
Eligible applicants, in general, must have a research or a
health-professional doctorate or its equivalent, and must have
demonstrated the capacity or potential for highly productive independent
research in the period after the doctorate.
The NIH will provide salary and fringe benefits for the K award
recipient. The salary limits are not uniform throughout the NIH and are
determined independently by each component of the NIH. Most awarding
components of the NIH will provide up to $20,000 per year Candidates must
be U.S. citizens or noncitizen nationals, or must have been lawfully
admitted for permanent residence.
Deadline(s): 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999 / /


National Institutes of Health
19249 NIH--Independent Scientist Award (K02)
Contact:
301-435-0714
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for newly independent scientists who can
demonstrate the need for a period of intensive research focus as a means
of enhancing their research careers. Support may be requested for up to
five years.
Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens or noncitizen nationals, or
must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence. The candidate
must have a doctoral degree and peer-reviewed, independent, research
support at the time the award is made. The salary limits are not uniform
throughout the NIH and are determined independently by each component of
the NIH.
Deadline(s): 10/01/1998 02/01/1999 06/01/1999 / /


National Multiple Sclerosis Society
02428 NMSS--Harry Weaver Neuroscience Scholarships (Junior Faculty
Awards)
Contact:
212-986-3240
SYNOPSIS:
Awards for a five year period support research in the neurosciences
related to MS. Candidates must hold the doctoral degree, have just begun
careers as independent investigators, and must hold or have been offered
an academic appointment at assistant professor or an equivalent level at
a university, professional school, or research institute in the U.S.
Research support ranges from a maximum of $25,000 the first year to a
maximum of $35,000 in the last year of the grant.
U.S. citizenship is not required.
Deadline(s): 02/01/1999 / / / / / /


Natural Sciences & Eng. Rsch. Council of Canada
36236 NSERC--Visiting Flwshps. in Canadian Govt. Labs/Cellular &
Molec. Bio
Contact: Visiting Fellowships Officer
613-996-4363
SYNOPSIS:
Fellowships provide stipends of $35,184 per year, plus travel, for up
to two years for research at a Canadian government laboratory in the
disciplines of Cellular and Molecular Biology. Applicants are researchers
of any nationality who have received a Ph.D. in the natural sciences or
engineering from a recognized university within the last five years, or
who are doctoral candidates. but awards are subject to a citizenship
quota: two thirds of awards must be made to Canadian citizens or
permanent residents.
Deadline(s): OPEN / / / / / /


NHS Executive
27582 NHS Executive--Health Technology Assessment
Contact: Commissioning Manager
01703 595770
SYNOPSIS:
The programme is aimed at assessing the costs, effectiveness and
broader impact of any method used by health care professionals to promote
health, prevent, diagnose or treat disease, or improve rehabilitation and
long term care. Medical or academic professionals are eligible to apply.
Funding amounts will vary. Eligible applicants are academic or medical
Professionals with interest in this field.
Funding amounts will vary from proposal to proposal. The projects have
no limited time scale.
Deadline(s): 07/03/1998 / / / / / /


Northern Territory University
45334 Northern Territory University Research Fellowship
Contact: Elizabeth Jacob
08 8946 7064
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor invites applications for its research fellowships.
Applicants should normally have between 3 and 8 years professional
experience since completion of their PhD. Fellowships are open to
worldwide competition, however, preference is given to Australian
citizens. University Research Fellow is appointed at Lecturer Level B
($46,714-$55,473) for 3 years, plus a support grant of $10,000 pa.
University Postdoctoral Research Fellowships may be held in any field of
research which is identified by the University as an area of research
concentration or developing priority. The areas of research concentration
and developing priority for 1999 are: (a) Areas of Research Concentration -
Asia Pacific Arts; Clinical Nursing & Research; Energy Studies;
Environmental Remote Sensing; Indigenous Resource Management; Social
Research; Southeast Asian Studies; Southeast Asian Law; Studies of Language
in Education; Teaching & Learning in Diverse Educational Contexts; Tropical
Built Environment; Tropical Environmental Science; Tropical Plant Science;
and Tropical Wetlands Management. (b) Areas of Developing Priority -
Aboriginal Legal Issues ; Tropical Health; and Tropical Aquaculture.
University Fellowships are open to world wide competition.
Australian citizens and permanent residents, if candidates are judged equal
in merit.
Deadline(s): 11/30/1998 / / / / / /


Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
02186 ORISE Alexander Hollaender Distinguished Postdoc. Fellowship
Program
Contact: Linda Holmes, Group Manager
423-576-3192
SYNOPSIS:
Postdoctoral fellowships are provided for research at DOE laboratories
in energy-related life, biomedical, and environmental sciences. Awards
are for one year, renewable, and provide $37,500 the first year.
Disciplines and research training appropriate to the fellowship program
include, but are not limited to, biomedical sciences, environmental
sciences, life sciences, related scientific disciplines including global
change, and human and microbial genome.
Appointments are tenable at the following OBER laboratories: Ames
Laboratory; Argonne National Laboratory; Brookhaven National Laboratory;
Ernest Orlando Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Idaho National
Engineering and Environmental Laboratory; Lawrence Livermore National
Laboratory; Los Alamos National Laboratory; Lovelace Respiratory Research
Center; Oak Ridge National Laboratory; Pacific Northwest National
Laboratory; Sandia National Laboratories.
Eligible applicants must have received a doctoral degree within the last
two years. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Deadline(s): 01/15/1999 / / / / / /


Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
07438 ORISE Postgrad. Res. Pgm. at the ATSDR
Contact: Linda McCamant, Group Manager
423-576-1089
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for recent postgraduates to participate in
activities supportive of the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease
Registry programs. Program areas include exposure and disease
registries, health investigations, public health assessments,
toxicological profiles, emergency response, and health education.
Appointments are for one year and are renewable.
Disciplines appropriate to the
program are toxicology, epidemiology, environmental or public health,
medicine, pharmacology, and related scientific disciplines. ATSDR is
located in Altanta, Georgia.
Eligible applicants must have completed a graduate degree within the last
three years of the desired starting date. Other applicants will be
considered on a case-by-case basis.
Deadline(s): OPEN / / / / / /


Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
31681 ORISE Postgrad. Res. Pgm. - Center for Disease Control and
Prevention
Contact: LInda McCamant, Group Manager
423-576-1089
SYNOPSIS:
Funding is provided to individuals who have completed a bachelor's or
graduate degree within the last three years, for research on infectious
diseases. Appointments are initially for one year and may be renewed.
Stipends are provided and are based on research area and degree.
Deadline(s): OPEN / / / / / /


Orentreich Fndn. for the Adv. of Science, Inc.
00826 Orentreich Fndn. for the Advancement of Science Research Grants
Contact: Nancy P. Durr, Assistant Director
914-265-4200
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor makes occasional and limited grants, usually at its own
initiation, to fund joint or collaborative research with OFAS in
biomedical science fields, including aging, dermatology, endocrinology,
and serum markers for human diseases. Award amounts vary depending on
the needs, nature, and level of the sponsor interest.
A unique asset of the sponsor is
a computer-cataloged Serum Treasury, which consists of frozen serum
specimens drawn from 1964-1971 from healthy persons on whom subsequent
health/disease information is recorded, and new samples that have been
added each year, about twenty percent of which are from previous donors.
Eligible applicants are typically at or above the postgraduate level in
science or medicine at accredited universities or research institutions in
the U.S. There are no citizenship restrictions.
Grants vary in amount, depending on the needs and nature of the project.
Previous awards generally have ranged between $5,000 and $10,000.
Deadline(s): OPEN / / / / / /


Pfizer Inc., U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group
02137 Pfizer--Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Contact: Program Coordinator
800-201-1214
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to physicians to conduct research in the areas of
cardiovascular medicine, diabetes, endocrinology, infectious diseases,
biological psychiatry, neuroscience, rheumatology, and immunology. One
award is made in each of these five areas. Fellowships provide $40,000
per year for up to three years.
Eligible nominees must: hold an MD or DO degree; have arranged for an
appointment to a U.S. medical school and have been accepted by a sponsor
who is a full-time faculty member of the medical school. Applicants must
not hold a tenure-track faculty position or its equivalent during the
first year of the grant. Applicants must be citizens or permanent
residents of the U.S.
Deadline(s): 03/01/1999 / / / / / /


Pfizer Inc., U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group
09872 Pfizer--Scholars Program for New Faculty
Contact: Program Coordinator
800-201-1214
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided to newly appointed medical school faculty members
to conduct research in the areas of biological psychiatry/neuroscience,
cancer biology/oncology, cardiovascular medicine, infectious diseases,
and rheumatology/immunology. Grants are $65,000 per year for two years.
Deadline(s): 02/01/1999 / / / / / /


Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.
01465 TSA--Postdoctoral Fellowships
Contact: Neal Swerdlow, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman
718-224-2999
SYNOPSIS:
One- or two-year postdoctoral fellowships are provided to help
investigators who can contribute to the understanding of the genetics,
pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and treatment of Tourette Syndrome.
Awards range from $15,000 to $40,000, depending on the level of
experience. Candidates must have an M.D., Ph.D., or equivalent.
Deadline(s): 10/18/1998 12/20/1998 / / / /


Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc.
03014 TSA--Basic Neuroscience
Contact: Neal Swerdlow, M.D., Ph.D., Chairman
718-224-2999
SYNOPSIS:
Research grants up to $40,000 support investigators who can contribute
to the understanding of the genetics, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, and
treatment of Tourette Syndrome. Candidates must have an M.D., Ph.D., or
equivalent.
Deadline(s): 10/18/1998 12/20/1998 / / / /


U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation
17842 U.S.-Israel Binational Science Foundation Research Grants
Program
Contact:
02-5617314
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for cooperative research projects of mutual
interest to the U.S. and Israel concerned with science and technology for
peaceful purposes. Areas of interest include: health sciences; natural
sciences; energy; and social and behavioral sciences. Israeli and
American principal investigators must hold a doctoral degree or its
equivalent.
Deadline(s): 11/15/1998 / / / / / /


University of California, Los Angeles
25496 UCLA Fellowship Training Program in Psychoneuroimmunology
Contact: Pamela Segrist, Administrator
310-825-8281
SYNOPSIS:
A one or two year fellowship is available for physicians who have
completed a Ph.D. degree or an M.D. and residency program, to undertake
research training in immunology, behavioral sciences, and neurosciences,
and in basic or clinical interdisciplinary research, under the
supervision one or more senior investigators. Stipends are based on the
fellow's level of experience.
There are six postdoctoral fellowships
available--three for U.S. citizens and three for non-U.S. citizens.
Stipends are competitive and depend on the applicant's level of
experience.
Deadline(s): 02/15/1999 06/15/1999 10/15/1999 / /


University of New South Wales
28989 UNSW--Vice Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program
Contact: Pamela O'Hara
(02) 9385 1074
SYNOPSIS:
Two-year fellowships support excellence in full-time research in any
school or department of the University of New South Wales. To be eligible
to apply, candidates must have held a doctoral degree for no more than 3
years at 16 October 1998. The award includes a stipend of $A43,079 to
$A46,243 per annum; a minimum cost return airfare for the Fellow; and an
annual allowance of $A1,500. Fellowships are open to world-wide competition.
Deadline(s): 10/16/1998 / / / / / /


University of Queensland
04524 Univ. of Queensland--Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Contact:
61 7 3365 3560/4584
SYNOPSIS:
Postdoctoral research fellowships are available for persons wishing to
conduct full-time research at the University of Queensland, Australia, in
any of the university's disciplines. The two-year appointment provides a
salary of $A41,199 to $A45,910 and travel costs.
Eligible applicants must not have had more than five years' full-time
professional experience or equivalent part-time experience since the
award of a doctoral degree as of June 30, 1999.
Deadline(s): 05/31/1999 / / / / / /


University of Western Australia
37354 UWA--University Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Contact: Trudi McGlade
(08) 9380 1776
SYNOPSIS:
Departments of the University of Western Australia may apply for a
University Postdoctoral Research Fellowship. The Fellowship scheme is
open to all, irrespective of nationality or residence at the time of
application. Fellowships are normally awarded to accomplished researchers
who have held a PhD for no more than 5 years. Appointment is for a
period of 3 years.
Deadline(s): 02/26/1999 / / / / / /


VZV Research Foundation
17828 VZV Research Foundation--Postgraduate Fellowship
Contact: Fellowship Committee
212-472-3181
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for postgraduate fellowships to investigate the
pathogenesis of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the virus responsible
for chickenpox, shingles, and post-herpetic neuralgia. Each $50,000 grant
includes $35,000 annual salary plus benefit allowance, and research
allowance for the sponsoring lab.
NOTE: This program runs on a two-year cycle. The next competition
will be held in 2001. The competition is open to all qualified applicants
in the U.S. and throughout the world.
Deadline(s): 02/01/1999 / / / / / /


Weizmann Institute of Science
02399 Weizmann Institute of Science Postdoctoral Fellowships
Contact: Ms. Roni Golan
972-8-9343843
SYNOPSIS:
Support is provided for postdoctoral candidates in areas of the life
sciences, physics, chemistry, mathematics, and science teaching. Eligible
applicants are scientists from any country who have received a Ph.D.
degree or equivalent within the past three years. Awards include a
stipend (adjusted to the cost-of-living index), a relocation allowance,
and airfare.
Deadline(s): 01/01/1999 05/15/1999 / / / /


Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
07682 WHOI--Postdoctoral Scholar Awards
Contact:
508-457-2219
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers in-residence fellowships to new or recent doctorates
in the fields of biology, microbiology, molecular biology, chemistry,
engineering, geology, geophysics, mathematics, meteorology, physics, and
oceanography. The one-year stipend is $42,0000, plus limited support for
travel, equipment, supplies, and special services. Duration is eighteen
months. There are no citizenship restrictions.
Deadline(s): 01/15/1999 / / / / / /



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