Weekly Funding Opportunity Announcement – 11.17.2015
Faculty Research Spotlight Wednesday, November 18
Andrew Morton, UM-Flint Theatre Lecturer and Flint Youth Theatre’s Playwright-in-Residence, will shareselections from his play,Justice Jasmine!Inspired by the growing use of Comic Book and Superhero Therapy with children and young people who have experienced abuse and/or trauma, the play tells the story of Jasmine, a nine-year old girl who is separated from her family and sent to live in a residential children’s center.
Please join us from 12:30 to 1:30 in the Tuscola room on the first floor of the William S. White building.
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Be sure to visit our website today and throughout the semester for research news, funding announcements, workshop information and registration, and a variety of research resources for faculty and students.
Augment Your Research Team with Students from UROP
Faculty: you are invited to submit your research projects to the Undergraduate Research Opportunity Program (UROP). UROP offers students an opportunity to earn paid experiences as research assistants on faculty-led projects. For many students, working closely with a faculty mentor represents one of the highlights of their academic career. At the same time, faculty can also benefit by having enthusiastic and engaged students working directly alongside them. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity!
For more information, please visit under the “Faculty” tab or contact Andre Louis at .
Below is the list of funding opportunities and program announcements for this week.
Please note: prior to preparing and submitting a proposal,
Applicants must contact the UM-Flint Office of Research
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
American Musicological Society
Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women
Council for International Exchange of Scholars
Graham Foundation
Japan-United States Friendship Commission
National Endowment for the Humanities Digital Humanities Implementation Grants
National Poetry Series Annual Open Competition
UCLA Institute of American Cultures Visiting Scholar in Ethnic Studies
American Educational Research Association
American Honda Foundation Youth Grants Program
American Institute for Economic Research Fellowship and Internship Programs
American Political Science Association Small Research Grant Program
General Service Foundation Grant Programs
National Education Association Foundation Grants
Spencer Foundation Field-Initiated Grants
Spencer Foundation Strategic Initiatives
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research Grants
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Small Research Grants
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Health Services Research Projects
American Federation for Aging Research
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Childs (Jane Coffin) Memorial Fund for Medical Research Postdoc Fellowships in Cancer Research
Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation
Arts-based Approaches in Palliative Care for Symptom Management
Health of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Populations
Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy
Short-Term Research Education Program to Increase Diversity
Research to Characterize and Reduce Stigma to Improve Health
Healthy Habits: Timing for Developing Healthy Behaviors
Health Promotion Among Racial and Ethnic Minority Males
American Statistical Association Bureau of Labor Statistics Fellowship
Association for Women in Mathematics Travel and Mentoring Grants for Women Researchers
Dreyfus Foundation Teacher-Scholar Awards in Chemical Sciences
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Five Star and Urban Waters Restoration Program
National Science Foundation Civil Infrastructure Systems
National Science Foundation Infrastructure Management and Extreme Events
Critical Techniques, Technologies and Methodologies for Advancing Foundations and Applications of Big Data Sciences and Engineering
Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Deadline:
12/15/2015, 1/31/2016
Description:
Grant programs provide support to film festivals, educational institutions and film scholars: FilmWatch grants support curated screening programs at North America-based film festivals, film societies and other film-related organizations, up to $30,000 (12/15); FilmCraft grants support high-quality educational programs that identify and empower future filmmakers from nontraditional backgrounds, up to $25,000 (12/15); and Academy Film Scholars grants are awarded to previously published individuals who are pursuing significant new works of film scholarship, $25,000 (1/31). See
American Musicological Society
Deadline:
2/15/2016, 4/1/2016, 8/17/2016, 10/1/2016
Description:
Supports individuals with expenses involved in the publication of works of musical scholarship. Goal is to defray costs not covered by publishers. Proposals that utilize newer technologies are encouraged. Most awards range from $500 to $2,000 each (2/17, 8/17). AMS 75 Subventions provide up to $5,000 for first books from early career scholars (2/15, 8/15). Various awards for outstanding research and publications in music (3/2, 4/1, 6/1, 8/17, 10/1). See details. Email:
Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women
Deadline:
2/1/2016
Description:
Sponsors grants to use the library's holdings. Research Support Grants are open to researchers from any college or university and to independent scholars. Dissertation Grants are open to scholars who are enrolled in a doctoral program in a relevant field, have completed their course work toward the doctoral degree, and have an approved dissertation topic by the time the application is submitted. Oral history grants are open to scholars conducting oral history interviews. Applications for all three are due 2/6/15. See details. Email:
Council for International Exchange of Scholars
Deadline:
2/1/2016, 8/3/2015, 11/2/2015
Description:
Supports international education professionals and senior university administrators in two-week summer seminars in various countries. Seminars introduce participants to the society, culture and higher education systems of these countries through visits, meetings with foreign colleagues and officials, cultural events, and briefings on education. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who have significant responsibility for international programs and activities. Annual deadlines: February (France and Germany), August (India), November (Japan and Korea). See
Graham Foundation
Deadline:
2/25/2016, 9/15/2016, 11/15/2015
Description:
Program offers grants in architecture and its role in arts, culture and society: Production and Presentation Grants for individuals or organizations; and Research and Development Grants for individuals. Grants fund production-related expenses to take a project from conceptualization to realization and public presentation and provide seed money for research-related expenses. Annual deadlines: 2/25 for organizations, 9/15 for individuals. Also offers Carter Manny Award, which supports dissertation research and writing by promising doctoral students (11/15). See details. Email:
Japan-United States Friendship Commission
Deadline:
2/1/2016
Description:
Supports leading contemporary and traditional artists from the United States to spend three months in Japan. Program accepts applications in all disciplines including, but not limited to, architecture or design, choreography, music composition, writing, visual art, filmmaking/media art, folk/traditional art, playwright/theater art, multidisciplinary; and other disciplines. Awards up to $20,000 and $2,000 for round-trip transportation, for each artist. See details. Email:
National Endowment for the Humanities Digital Humanities Implementation Grants
Deadline:
2/17/2016
Description:
Funds the implementation of projects that have successfully completed a start-up phase and demonstrated their value to the field. The program can support innovative digital-humanities projects that address multiple audiences, including scholars, teachers, librarians, and the public. Applications from recipients of NEH’s Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants are welcome, but a previous award is not required. Awards are for one to three years and range from $100,000 to $325,000. Check for updated guidelines in mid-December. See
National Poetry Series Annual Open Competition
Deadline:
2/15/2016
Description:
Supports the publication of five books of poetry each year. Applicants must submit book-length, previously unpublished, manuscripts of poetry. Some or all of the poems may have appeared in periodicals. Eligibility is limited to American citizens. Five winners will receive $10,000 and have their poetry published by a participating trade, university, or small press publisher. There is a $30 entry fee. Annual deadline: 2/15. See details. Email:
UCLA Institute of American Cultures Visiting Scholar in Ethnic Studies
Deadline:
2/1/2016, 4/20/2016
Description:
Offers awards to visiting scholars/researchers to support research on African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Chicanos. Projects must focus on intergroup or comparative research on one or more of these communities in a local, national, or global context. Fellowships include an academic-year stipend of up to $35,000, up to $4,000 in research support, and health benefits. Research Grant Program in Ethnic Studies also available (4/20). See details. Email:
American Educational Research Association
Deadline:
12/10/2015, 1/1/2016, 9/10/2015 (Tentative)
Description:
Supports the development of U.S. education researchers using NCES and NSF data sets for basic, policy and applied research. Programs include: Research Grants (up to $20,000 for one-year projects, or up to $35,000 for two-year projects) and Dissertation Grants (up to $20,000 for one-year projects). Education Research Conference Program (TBD) and Undergraduate Student Education Research Training Workshop (12/10) also may be available. See updates. Email:
American Honda Foundation Youth Grants Program
Deadline:
2/1/2016, 5/1/2016, 8/1/2016, 11/1/2016
Description:
Supports projects that meet the needs of youth, especially minority students. Projects have included job training and math, science, technology, and environmental education improvement, including curriculum development. Emphasis is on broad, innovative, and forward-thinking projects with national scope. Grants range between $20,000 and $75,000. Annual deadlines: 2/1, 5/1, 8/1, and 11/1. Limited submission: one application permitted per 12 month period. See details. Email:
American Institute for Economic Research Fellowship and Internship Programs
Deadline:
2/1/2016, 5/1/2016, 8/1/2016, 10/1/2016
Description:
Visiting Research Fellowships (annual deadlines: summer-2/1, fall- 5/1, and spring- 10/1) support summer research in residence at the institute in areas such as money, banking, and credit; public and personal finance; economic and monetary history; and other topics. Student Summer Fellowships support college students, post graduates and graduate students. Internships (annual deadlines: fall-8/1, spring-12/1) introduce accomplished undergraduate and graduate students to economic research. See for details. Email:
American Political Science Association Small Research Grant Program
Deadline:
2/12/2016
Description:
Supports APSA members to conduct research in all areas of political science. The intent of these grants is to support the research of political scientists who are not employed at Ph.D. granting institutions and to help further the careers of these scholars. Applicants must be APSA members. Awards do not exceed $2,500. Many recipients also managed to use APSA support as seed money to obtain additional grant funding. See details. Email:
General Service Foundation Grant Programs
Deadline:
2/1/2016, 9/1/2016
Description:
Supports the following project areas: Human Rights and Economic Justice (promotes and creates good jobs with living wages for workers, including low-wage workers, in the U.S. and Mexico); Reproductive Justice (advances the health and well-being of women and girls); and Colorado Program (builds collaborations for equity and justice among key stakeholders in Colorado). Annual deadlines: 2/1, 9/1 are for required LOIs; full proposals are by invitation only. See details. Email:
National Education Association Foundation Grants
Deadline:
2/1/2016, 6/1/2016, 10/15/2016
Description:
Provides grants to improve academic achievement of students in U.S. public schools and public higher education institutions in any subject areas. Student Achievement Grants (up to $5,000) support initiatives to improve academic achievement. Learning and Leadership Grants support high-quality professional development--$2,000 for individuals and $5,000 for groups. Higher education faculty and staff may apply. Annual deadlines: 2/1, 6/1, 10/15. See details. Email:
Spencer Foundation Field-Initiated Grants
Deadline:
2/1/2016, 5/1/2016, 7/9/2015, 11/3/2015
Description:
Program relies on researchers to determine the most important issues to pursue. Supports Lyle Spencer Research Awards up to $1 million for intellectually ambitious research, oriented ultimately to improving the practice of education, and independent of any particular reform agendas or methodological strictures (LOIs were due 7/9/15). Also supports Small Research Grants up to $50,000 covering any topic that falls within Spencer’s mission (annual deadlines: February, May, August and November). See details. Email:
Spencer Foundation Strategic Initiatives
Deadline:
2/1/2016, 5/1/2016, 8/1/2016, 11/1/2016
Description:
Program supports projects where there is a critical need for research that might not be carried out without focused attention from funders. Currently funds New Civics which supports research that deepens our understanding of influences on civic action that attends to social inequalities in civic education and civic action and that has the potential to shape future research and practice in these fields. Awards are up to $400,000. Other initiatives may be introduced in the future. Annual deadlines: typically in February, May, August and November. See
W.E. Upjohn Institute for Employment Research Grants
Deadline:
2/1/2016, 7/8/2016
Description:
Supports policy-relevant research on employment issues by providing $5,000 to untenured, early career researchers (Ph.D. obtained in last six years) for research on policy-related labor market issues. Also offers dissertation awards of up to $2,500 (7/6). See details. Email:
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Small Research Grants
Deadline:
2/16/2016, 6/16/2016, 10/16/2016
Description:
This FOA encourages Small Research Grant (R03) applications, and expresses AHRQ priority areas of interest for ongoing small research projects. The R03 grant mechanism supports different types of health services research projects including pilot and feasibility studies; secondary analysis of existing data; small, self-contained research projects; development of research methodology; and development of new research technology. Annual deadlines: 2/16, 6/16, 10/16. Program expires 7/17/18. See details.
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Health Services Research Projects
Deadline:
2/5/2016, 6/5/2016, 10/5/2016
Description:
Supports ongoing extramural grant applications for research, demonstration, dissemination and evaluation projects to support improvements in health outcomes; improve decision-making; strengthen quality measurement and improvement; and improve access. All applications must fit within the current AHRQ research portfolio areas. Annual deadlines: 2/5, 6/5, 10/5 through 7/6/17. See
American Federation for Aging Research
Deadline:
12/15/2015, 1/15/2016
Description:
Supports aging research and the advancement of the research careers of professionals. Programs include: AFAR Research Grants for Junior Faculty (12/15); New Investigator Awards in Alzheimer's Disease (12/15); Paul Beeson Career Development Awards in Aging Research Program (TBD); Glenn/AFAR Breakthroughs in Gerontology Awards (TBD); Medical Student Training in Aging Research (MSTAR) (1/25); Glenn/AFAR Scholarships for Research in the Biology of Aging (1/15); and Post Doctoral Fellowships in Translational Research on Aging (TBD). Deadlines for LOI. See updates. Email:
Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Deadline:
1/15/2016, 8/5/2015
Description:
Supports new biomedical researchers in areas of science that are poised for significant advancement but currently undervalued and underfunded. Programs include: Collaborative Research Travel Grants (TBD); Career Guidance for Trainees (TBD); Career Awards for Medical Scientists (TBD); Investigators in the Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease (TBD); Regulatory Science (TBD); Postdoctoral Enrichment Program for Underrepresented Minorities (1/15/16); Institutional Program Unifying Population and Laboratory Based Science (TBD). Email:ee
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Childs (Jane Coffin) Memorial Fund for Medical Research Postdoc Fellowships in Cancer Research
Deadline:
2/1/2016
Description:
Supports research on the causes, origins, and treatment of cancer via postdoctoral fellowships for investigators who hold the M.D. or Ph.D. and have no more than one year of postdoctoral experience. Awards are for up to three years, with a base stipend of $50,000 for the first year, $50,000 the second year, and $50,000 the third year. See details. Email:
Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation
Deadline:
2/1/2016, 8/1/2016
Description:
Supports scholarly research on problems of violence, aggression and dominance. Research grants (annual deadline: 8/1) provide grants of $15,000 to $40,000 up to two years for individuals in any of the natural and social sciences and the humanities. Dissertation Fellowships (annual deadline: 2/1) support at least 10 awards of $20,000 over one year to complete dissertations. Highest priority is given to increasing the understanding and amelioration of urgent problems of violence and aggression in the modern world. Program is highly competitive. See details. Email:
Arts-based Approaches in Palliative Care for Symptom Management
Deadline:
2/5/2016, 6/5/2016, 10/5/2016
Description:
NIH supports mechanistic clinical studies aimed at understanding the impact of arts-based approaches in palliative care for symptom management. This FOA is intended to support mechanistic clinical studies to provide an evidence base for the use of the arts in palliative care for symptom management. The objective is to understand the biological, physiological, neurological, psychological, and/or sociological mechanisms by which the arts exert their effects on symptom management. Annual deadlines: 2/5, 6/5, 10/5 through 9/8/17. See details.
Health of Sexual and Gender Minority (SGM) Populations
Deadline:
2/25/2016, 6/25/2016, 10/25/2016
Description:
This NIH R15 program seeks to increase scientific understanding of the health status of diverse population groups and thereby improve the effectiveness of health interventions and services for individuals within sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex populations. Basic, social, behavioral, clinical, and services research relevant to the missions of the sponsoring Institutes and Centers may be proposed. Annual deadlines: 2/25, 6/25, 10/25. Program expires 9/8/18. See details.
Understanding and Promoting Health Literacy
Deadline:
2/5/2016, 6/5/2015, 10/5/2015
Description:
NIH institutes support methodological, intervention and dissemination research for understanding and promoting health literacy, defined as the degree to which individuals have the capacity to obtain, process and understand basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions. Applications should be relevant to specific research interests of at least one of the participating organizations. Annual deadlines: 2/5, 6/5, 10/5. Expires 5/8/16. Optional companion funding is available. See details. Email: