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Gene Function Studies to Investigate Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases (Admin Supp)
Funding Opportunity Number: PA-13-076 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.310Eligible Applicants State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsIndependent school districtsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Public housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than in...
Source: Grants.gov - January 7, 2013 Category: Research Tags: Health Source Type: funding

Gene Function Studies to Investigate Rare and Undiagnosed Diseases (Admin Supp)
Funding Opportunity PA-13-076 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. This Administrative Supplement Program intends to support gene function studies in collaboration with the NIH Undiagnosed Diseases Program (UDP) to investigate the underlying genetics, biochemistry and pathophysiology of newly diagnosed diseases identified through the UDP. In recent years, gene function studies combined with genetic and genomic analyses and metabolic studies have greatly improved diagnoses of these very rare diseases and advanced scientific knowledge of the underlying pathogenesis. This initiative is funded through the NIH Common...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - January 7, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Call for Nominations: Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program
Deadline: May 20, 2013 Announcement: early August 2013 The Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports the research and teaching careers of talented young faculty in the chemical sciences. Based on institutional nominations, the program provides discretionary funding to faculty at an early stage in their careers. The Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program is based on accomplishment in scholarly research with undergraduates, as well as a compelling commitment to teaching. The Henry Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program provides an unrestricted research grant of $60,000. Eligibility The Henry Drey...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 18, 2012 Category: Research Authors: Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. Source Type: funding

Call for Nominations: Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program
Deadline: February 11, 2013 Announcement: early May 2013 The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports the research and teaching careers of talented young faculty in the chemical sciences. Based on institutional nominations, the program provides discretionary funding to faculty at an early stage in their careers. Criteria for selection include an independent body of scholarship attained within the first five years of their appointment as independent researchers, and a demonstrated commitment to education, signaling the promise of continuing outstanding contributions to both research and teaching. The C...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 18, 2012 Category: Research Authors: Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Senior Scientist Mentor Program
Deadline: September 11, 2013 Announcement: early November 2013 The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation supports emeritus faculty who maintain active research programs with undergraduates in the chemical sciences. The Senior Scientist Mentor Program provides an award of $20,000 over two years for undergraduate stipends and modest research support. Eligibility The Senior Scientist Mentor Program is open to all academic institutions in the States, Districts, and Territories of the United States of America that grant a bachelor's degree or higher in the chemical sciences, including biochemistry, materials chemi...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 18, 2012 Category: Research Authors: Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation, Inc. Source Type: funding

Plant Genome Research Program
Funding Opportunity Number: 13-522 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCFDA Number: 47.074Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: NSFClosing Date: Mar 13, 2013Award Ceiling: $10,000,000Expected Number of Awards: 15Creation Date: Dec 13, 2012Funding Opportunity Description: This program is a continuation of the Plant Genome Research Program (PGRP) that began in FY 1998 as part of the National Pla...
Source: Grants.gov - December 13, 2012 Category: Research Tags: Science and Technology and other Research and Development Source Type: funding

University of California, San Francisco Summer Research Opportunities
The application period for summer 2013 opens November 1, 2012 and closes February 1, 2013. UCSF offers summer research opportunities for undergraduate and master’s students in the health sciences. College students planning to earn a PhD in the field spend up to 10 weeks working with UCSF faculty members on research projects. Students selected for summer research at UCSF will participate in seminars, lectures, and social events, creating a cohesive community of student researchers. At the end of the program, students will submit abstracts and give presentations of their research. PROGRAMS Although the funding...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 12, 2012 Category: Research Authors: University of California, San Francisco Source Type: funding

University of California, Berkeley Amgen Scholars Program
UC Berkeley Amgen Scholars Program An Undergraduate Summer Research Program in Science and Biotechnology The Amgen Scholars Program is a national program to increase research opportunities for students committed to pursuing careers in the sciences. This program provides outstanding science undergraduates with research experience and increases participants’ competitiveness as candidates for admission to prestigious graduate and professional institutions. Additionally, this program encourages participants to pursue a Ph.D. or the joint M.D./Ph.D. degree and research careers in the sciences and biotechnology. App...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 12, 2012 Category: Research Authors: University of California, Berkeley/Amgen Source Type: funding

California Institute of Technology Amgen Scholars Program
Application, Recommendations, and Proposal Deadline: February 15, 2013 Caltech's Amgen Scholars program provides students the opportunity to conduct research in biology, chemistry, and bio-technical related fields under the guidance of seasoned research mentors. The program offers students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. a great opportunity to experience the research process. Amgen Scholarships may be offered in the following fields: biochemistry • bioengineering • bioinformatics • chemical and biomolecular engineering • biopsychology • biotechnology • chemistry &...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 12, 2012 Category: Research Authors: California Institute of Technology Source Type: funding

Stanford Summer Research Program/Amgen Scholars Program
Applications are due February 1, 2013. The Stanford Summer Research Program/Amgen Scholars Program is a fully funded, nine week, residential research program. It offers undergraduates who want to prepare for and enter Ph.D. programs in the sciences a unique opportunity for advanced research experience within a world class university. Our program dates for 2013 are June 22 - August 24 The SSRP-Amgen Scholars Program is a research-intensive residential program that takes place on Stanford's beautiful campus for a nine-week period. Participant are matched with a member of Stanford’s distinguished faculty an...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 12, 2012 Category: Research Authors: Stanford University/Amgen Source Type: funding

Diet and Optimum Health 2013 Young Investigator Awards
May 15-18, 2013, on the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis Oregon, USA Diet and Optimum Health 2013 will emphasize dietary and lifestyle approaches to improving human health and preventing or treating disease, including dietary supplements, micronutrients, and antioxidants. The target audience includes scientists and health professionals in biochemistry, nutrition, preventive medicine, public health, endocrinology, cardiology, oncology, and gerontology. We anticipate a strong scientific look at the cutting edge of nutrition research. The program features individual sessions including: Omega-3 Fatty Acids, F...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 5, 2012 Category: Research Authors: Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University Source Type: funding

Travel Grants for the 22nd International Symposium on Glycoconjugates
The 22nd International Symposium on Glycoconjugates will be held in Dalian, China 23-28 June, 2013. Continuing the tradition of the recent landmark meetings held in Florence, Cairns, Puerto Rico, and Vienna, the GLYCO XXII will focus on the progress and key future challenges of glycoscience. The theme of this symposium is: Progress, Challenges and Solutions. Abstracts submission deadline: February 6, 2013 Pre-registration deadline: January 30, 2013 Conference date: June 23-28, 2013 Travel Grants Travel stipends will be available to support participation of PhD students and young postdocs (up to three years...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 5, 2012 Category: Research Authors: National Nature Science Foundation of China Source Type: funding

Limited Competition for Continuation of the Prospective Study of Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (U01)
Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-DK-12-507 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Food and NutritionHealthIncome Security and Social ServicesCFDA Number: 93.83793.84793.865Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: HHS-NIH11Closing Date: Nov 14, 2012Award Ceiling: Expected Number of Awards: Creation Date: Aug 31, 2012Funding Opportunity Description: The NIDDK invites Cooperative Agreement applications for a limited competition from the two Clinical Coordinati...
Source: Grants.gov - September 1, 2012 Category: Research Tags: Food and Nutrition Health Income Security and Social Services Source Type: funding

Limited Competition for Continuation of the Prospective Study of Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (U01)
Funding Opportunity RFA-DK-12-507 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The NIDDK invites Cooperative Agreement applications for a limited competition from the two Clinical Coordinating Centers (CCC), the Data Coordinating Center (DCC) and the Central Biochemistry Laboratory (CBL) already involved in The Chronic Kidney Disease in Children (CKiD) consortium. The Clinical Centers will continue to evaluate enrolled subjects, recruit new subjects, and continue to work together cooperatively with the existing DCC and CBL of the study as a Consortium. Participant evaluations in some domains will be expanded, and follow...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - August 31, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Call for Nominations: Julius Axelrod Award in Pharmacology
Deadline for submissions is September 15, 2012. The Julius Axelrod Award in Pharmacology was established to honor the memory of the eminent American pharmacologist who shaped the fields of neuroscience, drug metabolism, and biochemistry and who served as a mentor for numerous eminent pharmacologists around the world. The Julius Axelrod Award is presented annually for significant contributions to understanding the biochemical mechanisms underlying the pharmacological actions of drugs and for contributions to mentoring other pharmacologists. The award consists of an honorarium of $2,500, a medal, hotel, and economy ai...
Source: ScanGrants feed - July 23, 2012 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics Source Type: funding

International Society for Sexual Medicine Paper Prizes
1. ISSM Zorgniotti-Newman Prize (USD 2500) Best clinical paper on sexual medicine Dr. Herbert F Newman was one of the major scientific contributors in the field of the physiology of penile erection. Dr. Newman was awarded the first Jean-Francois Ginestie Prize at the 4th International Symposium for Corpus Cavernosum Revascularization in Paris 1984. Physician and co-researcher Dr. Jane Northrup of New York, New York has donated a new prize to be given in her husbands memory at this international symposium. Another pioneer in the world of sexucal medicine was Dr. Adrian Zorgniotti his research was instrumental in the ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 14, 2012 Category: Research Authors: International Society for Sexual Medicine Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: Society for Histochemistry Robert Feulgen Prize
Submission deadline is 31 January 2013. The Robert Feulgen Prize (3000 EUR) will be awarded for an outstanding achievement in the field of histochemistry. The contributions may be either towards the development of new histochemical and cytochemical techniques or in the application of existing technology towards solving important problems in biology and/or medicine. Addressed are scientists working in microscopical sciences (in the widest sense) as well as in biochemistry, cell biology, endocrinology, in situ molecular techniques, and neurosciences. Scientists in their mid-career (assistant or associate professor, priv...
Source: ScanGrants feed - April 19, 2012 Category: Research Authors: Society for Histochemistry Source Type: funding

Call for Nominations: 2013 American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Awards
Do you know someone who has made a major contribution to biochemistry and/or molecular biology? We want to recognize his or her influence on the field and colleagues. The nominations deadline is June 5. Alice and C. C. Wang Award in Molecular Parasitology The Alice and C. C. Wang Award recognizes established investigators who are making seminal contributions to the field of molecular parasitology. Novel and significant discoveries on the biology of parasitic organisms are of particular emphasis. The areas of research to be awarded are limited to protozoan parasites but otherwise broadly defined, including, but not ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - March 20, 2012 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Source Type: funding

American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Science Policy Fellowship
ASBMB's Science Policy Fellowship offers recently graduated PhDs exposure to a range of activities regarding science policy and congressional and government relations. Fellows work in the public affairs office of ASBMB’s headquarters, located just outside of Washington D.C. Applications are accepted in early spring. The fellow begins his/her tenure on July 1, and serves for 15-18 months. The deadline for applications is April 15, 2012 The primary goal of the fellowship program is to offer young scientists exposure work at the intersection of science communications, policy and social science. Decisions mad...
Source: ScanGrants feed - March 20, 2012 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: Second European Advanced Seminar in the Philosophy of the Life Sciences--In Vivo, ex Vivo, in Vitro, in Silico: Models in the Life Sciences
Hosted by the Brocher Foundation, Geneva, Switzerland, September 10-14, 2012 Participating Institutions Brocher Foundation ESRC Centre for Genomics in Society, University of Exeter (Exeter, UK) European School for Molecular Medicine (Milan, I) Institut d'Histoire de la Médecine et de la Santé (Geneva, CH) Institut d’Histoire et de Philosophie des Sciences et des Techniques, Paris-1 Sorbonne (Paris, F) Konrad Lorenz Institute for Evolution and Cognition Research (Altenberg, A) University of Bielefeld (Bielefeld, D) Directors of the Seminar Bernardino Fantini (Geneva), Philippe Huneman ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - March 5, 2012 Category: Research Authors: Brocher Foundation Source Type: funding

Research Networks for Macromolecular Interactions in Cells (U54)
Funding Opportunity RFA-GM-13-005 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to establish inter-disciplinary collaborative research networks to advance studies of macromolecular interactions and their relationship to function in cells. These networks are designed to integrate additional research strategies into NIGMS' research base of laboratories specializing in macromolecular function in living systems. Invetigators may use this funding opportunity to (i) complement each other's capabilities (for example, in biochemistry, genetics, chemistry, or pharmacol...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - March 1, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Collaborations for Macromolecular Interactions in Cells (R01)
Funding Opportunity RFA-GM-13-004 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) is to establish inter-disciplinary collaborative projects to advance studies of macromolecular interactions and their relationship to function in cells. These collaborations are designed to integrate additional research strategies into NIGMS' research base of laboratories specializing in macromolecular function in living systems. Grantees may use this funding opportunity to (i) complement each other's capabilities (for example, in biochemistry, genetics, chemistry, or pharmacology), w...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - March 1, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: Caltech's Amgen Scholars Program
Call for Applications: Caltech's Amgen Scholars Program Application, Recommendations, and Proposal Deadline: February 15, 2012 Caltech's Amgen Scholars program provides students the opportunity to conduct research in biology, chemistry, and bio-technical related fields under the guidance of seasoned research mentors. The program offers students interested in pursuing a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. a great opportunity to experience the research process. Amgen Scholarships may be offered in the following fields: biochemistry • bioengineering • bioinformatics • chemical and biomolecular engineering • ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 27, 2011 Category: Research Authors: California Institute of Technology/Amgen Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: University of Michigan Medical Scientist Training Program Pre-Medical Scientist Training Program Summer Biomedical Research Program
Deadline for receipt of all application materials is February 1, 2012 10 weeks: June 4 – August 10, 2012 The Pre-MSTP Summer Program provides an opportunity for highly motivated and talented undergraduates who come from an educational, cultural or geographic background that is underrepresented in the sciences OR have experienced financial hardship as a result of family economic circumstances OR have a physical or mental disability that substantially limits one or more major life activities to participate in a 10-week research-focused program. The program is designed for undergrads who are potentially ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 26, 2011 Category: Research Authors: University of Michigan Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: Summer in Biomedical Science Undergraduate Research Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham
The Summer in Biomedical Science (SIBS) Undergraduate Research Program will provide the opportunity for young people who are sophomore or junior level college undergraduates to be instructed in the techniques of modern biology while becoming integrated members of a vibrant clinical and scientific community. Ten (10) students who have finished their sophomore or junior year of college will be accepted into the 8-week paid summer program (June 4, 2012 - July 27, 2012) to work with UAB faculty members on mentored research projects. SIBS students will receive a stipend of $2,000 for their participation in the program. Campu...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 26, 2011 Category: Research Authors: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: Thomas Jefferson University College of Graduate Studies Summer Undergraduate Research Program
Applications are now being accepted for the Thomas Jefferson University College of Graduate Studies Summer Undergraduate Research Program. Thomas Jefferson University is an internationally recognized academic health center with over $140,000,000 in sponsored biomedical research programs that provide a wide variety of opportunities for student research training. Jefferson College of Graduate Studies offers academic programs leading to the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in a variety of biomedical areas. Additional information about graduate training opportunities at Jefferson can be accessed from our web site. In an effort to...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 22, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Thomas Jefferson University College of Graduate Studies Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: Drexel University College of Medicine Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships
Each year Drexel University College of Medicine (Drexel Med) awards Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships (SURF) to undergraduate students interested in biomedical research careers. Applications are now being accepted for the 2012 SURF program. The purpose of the SURF program is to provide students with an opportunity to enhance their analytical and technical scientific research skills while earning a stipend to support their participation. Research interns are mentored by Drexel Med faculty, who work in various disciplines including biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, neuroscience, microbiology, immunolog...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 22, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Drexel University College of Medicine Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2012 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program in the Chem-SURF Program at the University of California, Irvine
Program Dates: June 21, 2012 - August 24, 2012 Application Deadline: March 15, 2012 The Chem-SURF Program at the University of California, Irvine (UCI), provides a 10-week summer research opportunity for undergraduates to become fully immersed in challenging, cutting-edge, exciting, and transformative interdisciplinary research projects in the fields of chemical biology, chemical physics, computer science, molecular biology, nanoscience, pharmaceutical sciences, pharmacology, and analytical, atmospheric, biochemistry, bioinorganic, bioorganic, computational, environmental, inorganic, materials, organic, physical, pol...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 21, 2011 Category: Research Authors: University of California, Irvine Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2012 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program in Chemistry and Biochemistry at Loyola University Chicago
May 29 to August 3, 2012 Undergraduates interested in research are invited to apply for our 2012 NSF-REU program in Chemistry and Biochemistry. The REU student participants will work closely with a faculty mentor, while interacting with other faculty, graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, other undergraduate research students and each other. The research projects span a wide range of disciplines across the Chemistry Department, including bio-inorganic, bio-analytical and biochemistry, computational chemistry, physical chemistry, organic synthesis and environmental studies. The faculty mentors treat the student par...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 21, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Loyola University Chicago Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2012 Chemistry Research Experiences for Undergraduates-ASSURE Program
The objectives are: Connection of student(s) with faculty from the same institution to forge in-house student-mentor relationships (when possible). Extension of meaningful research experiences beyond the 10 weeks at the summer REU/DoD site throughout the academic year (if appropriate). Focus on the career development of faculty mentors through peer-review publications and single investigator grants. Meaningful and novel research experiences in nationally recognized research groups at Duquesne in exciting and broad scientific themes, such as nanotechnology, homeland security, advanced instrumentation, forensic scienc...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 21, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Duquesne University Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2012 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program--Innovative Material Properties and Chemoselective Targets at the University of Texas, Austin
Due Date: February 1, 2012 IMPACT is a ten week undergraduate summer research program that unites the enthusiasm of current graduate students at the University of Texas, the dedication of the university's established faculty, and a top academic environment to create an innovative summer program aimed at training of future scientific leaders. The unifying theme of this undergraduate research program is “Innovative Material Properties And Chemoselective Targets (IMPACT)”. The program builds on the emerging research strengths of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at UT Austin, and couples inte...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 21, 2011 Category: Research Authors: University of Texas Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2012 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program in Department of Chemistry at Syracuse University
The National Science Foundation, who makes REU (Research Experience for Undergraduates) possible, gives undergraduates the opportunity to join research projects for the summer. This allows students to experience first-hand how basic research is carried out, and to contribute consequentially. 2012 Session Information: June 4, 2012 - August 10, 2012 Syracuse University - Syracuse, New York Stipend: Each participant will receive a summer scholarship of $4,500. Benefits: All participants will receive university housing at no additional expense in addition to a travel and conference reimbursement (if applicable). Res...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 21, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Syracuse University Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2012 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Tech
Chemistry and Biochemistry undergraduate majors are invited to apply for a ten-week (May 21- July 27, 2012) research program sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF-REU) and 3M Corporation. Program participants will receive a stipend of $5,000, a travel allowance, and housing.* Participants supported by NSF and 3M must be US citizens or permanent residents of the US. Each research student carries out a research project under the direction of a faculty member in School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Tech. Projects are available in analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, physical, and polymer che...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 21, 2011 Category: Research Authors: School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Tech Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2012 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program in the Departments of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry at the Ohio State University
The departments of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry at the Ohio State University will host a Research Experience for Undergraduates sponsored by The National Science Foundation during the summer of 2012. Official Program Dates: June 11th through August 10th, 2012 Application Deadline: March 1st, 2012 Program Overview: Laboratory safety training and laboratory procedure workshops Full-time research activities Weekly seminars and scientific meetings Social activities Eligibility: U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Current full-time enrollment in a U.S. college or university Completion of basic cou...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 20, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Departments of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry at the Ohio State University Source Type: funding

Call for Applications From Undergraduates: Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program at the Institute for Biology Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison
The Program: May 29th- August 4th, 2012 Application Deadline: February 15th, 2012 The Institute for Biology Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison invites junior and senior undergraduate students interested in research careers in the biological sciences to participate in the Integrated Biological Sciences Summer Research Program (IBS-SRP). As part of the program, students do full-time research for 10 weeks with a faculty member in one of eight disciplinary areas: Biochemistry/Biophysics Bioenergy Cellular and Molecular Biology Computational Biology & Biostatistics Ecology, Plants, and Environmental...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 20, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Institute for Biology Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2012 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program on the Structure and Function of Proteins at the University of Michigan
The University of Michigan Interdisciplinary REU Program (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) in the Structure and Function of Proteins is designed to provide undergraduate students with a 10 week research experience in the areas of biochemistry, biophysics, cheminformatics, computational chemistry, enzymology, marine biology, molecular biology and plant biology. The research projects featured in this program all involve studies of the structure and function of proteins. REU Faculty Mentors represent the departments of Biochemistry; Chemistry; Medicinal Chemistry; Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology; Pa...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 20, 2011 Category: Research Authors: University of Michigan Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2012 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program at the Nebraska Redox Biology Center at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Program Dates: June 4, 2012 - August 8, 2012 inclusive The Nebraska Redox Biology Center at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln, offers qualified undergraduates an opportunity to pursue independent research projects in redox biochemistry. Research areas range from molecular medicine to environmental biochemistry and plant biochemistry. Students will participate in exciting projects at the cutting edge of research in redox biology. They will formulate and test hypotheses, develop experimental problem-solving skills, and receive training in biochemical, biophysical and molecular biology techniques. Students will also...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 20, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Nebraska Redox Biology Center at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2012 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program in Cellular and Molecular Biosciences at Carnegie Mellon University
REU at the Department of Biological Sciences operates under the auspices of the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (SURP), which has been in existence since 1987. With NSF support, this 10-week residential REU program provides intensive, mentored research experiences in molecular biology and genetics, cell and developmental biology, neuroscience, biochemistry, biophysics, and structural biology, computational biology and bioinformatics. This program is intended for students who wish to pursue a Ph.D. after graduation. Target REU students include: rising juniors or seniors from colleges and universities that do no...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 20, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Carnegie Mellon University Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2012 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program in Cellular Engineering at Rice University
May 30 - August 3, 2012 This Institute hosts the NSF REU-funded summer undergraduate internship in Cellular Engineering. This program is open to undergraduates from all disciplines of science and engineering who are interested in cellular engineering. This goal of this program is to expose students to cutting-edge technologies and approaches in metabolic and tissue engineering. The program dates for 2012 are 5/30/12-8/3/12. The deadline for all application materials to be received is February 10th, 2012. Cellular engineering is a field with enormous potential to make truly significant contributions to mankind in bot...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 20, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Rice University Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2012 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program in Biochemistry in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics Texas A&M University
Call for Applications: 2012 National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Program in Biochemistry in the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics Texas A&M University May 29 - August 1, 2012 Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics Texas A&M University The Program: With support from the NSF-REU grant program and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics offers an opportunity for undergraduate students to participate in a 10-week intensive summer research program during the summer. Under the direction of our faculty, students will join a...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 20, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics Texas A&M University Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: National Science Foundation Research Experiences for Undergraduates Summer Program in the Biochemical Sciences at the University of Kentucky
This REU Site Program is targeted at undergraduates who are residents of Appalachia and/or underrepresented minorities. Outstanding applicants from other groups will be considered. Selected participants must be enrolled as undergraduates at the freshman, sophomore or junior level during the semester prior to attending the Program. Applicants should be majoring in biochemistry, chemistry, biology or a related subject, and should be seriously considering pursuing a graduate degree and/or career in biochemical research. Note: It is a requirement of the NSF that all REU participants be citizens or permanent residents of t...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 19, 2011 Category: Research Authors: University of Kentucky Source Type: funding

Call for Submissions: Nutrition Research Second Annual David Kritchevsky Graduate Student Award for Achievement in Nutrition Research and Publication
Nutrition Research is now accepting submissions for the second annual David Kritchevsky Graduate Student Award in nutrition. The purpose of the award is to promote the interest of young investigators to study and contribute to the field of nutrition in order to advance food and life science research. Candidates should be graduate students or students in professional schools (medical, dental, and veterinary) who are currently registered at the time of submission. Review and research articles covering basic and applied research on all aspects of nutritional sciences are encouraged, including: nutritional biochemistry ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 12, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Nutrition Research Source Type: funding

Chemical Heritage Foundation History of Science Fellowships for 2012-2013
The Chemical Heritage Foundation, an independent research center, library, and museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, would like to encourage applications for long-term and short-term fellowships in residence at CHF for the academic year 2012-13. These fellowships are for scholars working in some area of the history of science, technology, medicine, or related industries in all periods and geographical areas. All fellowships should be in topics appropriate to the collections in the CHF library and museum. Philadelphia is a particularly dynamic and fruitful area in which to be working in the History of Science. The...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 2, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Chemical Heritage Foundation Source Type: funding

Call for Nominations: 2012 The Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize for Biology or Biochemistry
Nominations open from November 1, 2011 to January 31, 2012 Each year, the Louisa Gross Horwitz Prize has been awarded by Columbia University for outstanding basic research in the fields of biology or biochemistry. The purpose of this prize is to honor a scientific investigator, or group of investigators, whose contributions to knowledge in either of these fields are deemed worthy of special recognition. The Prize Committee recognizes no geographical limitations. The Prize may be awarded to an individual or a group. When the Prize is awarded to a group, each member will receive a citation, but the honorarium will b...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 30, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Columbia University Source Type: funding

Senior Scientist Mentor Program
Deadline: September 12, 2012 Announcement: early November 2012 The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation supports emeritus faculty who maintain active research programs with undergraduates in the chemical sciences. The Senior Scientist Mentor Program provides an award of $20,000 over two years for undergraduate stipends and modest research support. Eligibility The Senior Scientist Mentor Program is open to all academic institutions in the States, Districts, and Territories of the United States of America that grant a bachelor's degree or higher in the chemical sciences, including biochemistry, materials chemis...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 23, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Source Type: funding

Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program
Deadline: February 6, 2012 Announcement: early May 2012 The Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Awards Program supports the research and teaching careers of talented young faculty in the chemical sciences. Based on institutional nominations, the program provides discretionary funding to faculty at an early stage in their careers. Criteria for selection include an independent body of scholarship attained within the first five years of their appointment as independent researchers, and a demonstrated commitment to education, signaling the promise of continuing outstanding contributions to both research and teaching. The Ca...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 23, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Source Type: funding

Call for Applications: 2012 Lucille M. Wert Scholarship
Designed to help persons with an interest in the fields of Chemistry and Information to pursue graduate study in Library, Information, or Computer Science, the Scholarship consists of a $1,500 honorarium. This scholarship is given yearly by the Division of Chemical Information of the American Chemical Society. The applicant must have a bachelor’s degree with a major in Chemistry or related disciplines (related disciplines are, for example, Biochemistry or Chemical Informatics). The applicant must have been accepted (or currently enrolled) into a graduate Library, Information, or Computer Science program in an accr...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 3, 2011 Category: Research Authors: Division of Chemical Information of the American Chemical Society Source Type: funding

Call for Nominations: Alice and C. C. Wang Award in Molecular Parasitology
The Alice and C. C. Wang Award will recognize established investigators who are making seminal contributions to the field of molecular parasitology at the time of the award. Novel and significant discoveries on the biology of parasitic organisms are of particular emphasis. The areas of research to be awarded are limited to protozoan parasites, but otherwise broadly defined, including, but not limited to, biochemistry, molecular biology, gene regulation, metabolism, cell biology, development biology and host-pathogen interactions. Nominations must be originated by ASBMB members and self nominations are acceptable. The Aw...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 24, 2011 Category: Research Authors: American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (ASBMB) Source Type: funding

American Chemical Society Scholars Program: Scholarships for African American, Hispanic, and American Indian Chemical Science Students
ACS awards renewable scholarships to underrepresented minority students who want to enter the fields of chemistry or chemistry-related fields. Awards of up to $5,000* are given to qualified students. African American, Hispanic, or American Indian high school seniors or college freshman, sophomores, or juniors pursuing a college degree in the chemical sciences or chemical technology are eligible to apply. *Number and amount of awards subject to individual financial need and available funding African American, Native American and Hispanic students planning to pursue full-time study in a chemically-related field with o...
Source: ScanGrants feed - October 24, 2011 Category: Research Authors: American Chemical Society Source Type: funding

International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Chien-Tien Hsu Fellowship in Gynecologic Oncology
This report will be considered for publication in the Federation’s Newsletter. SELECTION OF CANDIDATES FIGO and the Chien-Tien Hsu Foundation will appoint a Selection Committee to review the applications. Successful candidates will be notified by the end of February 2012. Please note that no correspondence can be entered into regarding the Selection Committee’s decision. (Source: ScanGrants feed)
Source: ScanGrants feed - September 29, 2011 Category: Research Authors: International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) Source Type: funding