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[News of the Week] Research Funding: Polish Science Reforms Bring Fear and Hope

Science: Current Issue — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:10:21 +0100

The Polish Parliament this month began voting on legislation creating a new national agency charged with distributing competitive grants for frontier research.Author: Elisabeth Pain (Source: Science: Current Issue)

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Medical academics seek reassurance about the funding freeze

BMA daily feed — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:45:31 +0100

BMA medical academic staff committee co-chairs Michael Rees and Peter Dangerfield answer your questions (Source: BMA daily feed)

Robert H. Williams distinguished leadership award 2011

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:42:04 +0100

To honour outstanding leadership in fundamental or clinical endocrinology. Description: This award is presented in recognition of outstanding leadership in fundamental or clinical endocrinology as exemplified by the recipient's contributions, and those of his/her trainees and associates, to teaching, research, and administration. The award includes an honorarium of $5,000. Comments: The nomination deadline is 1st April 2010. For further information see their website. Restrictions: All nominations must be submitted by an Active Member or Emeritus Member of The Endocrine Society. Closing date for applications: Thursday 1st April 2010 (Source: Funding Opportunities list from the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine)

Distinguished educator award 2011

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:42:03 +0100

To recognise exceptional achievement as an educator in the discipline of endocrinology and metabolism. This award is presented in recognition of exceptional achievement as an educator in the discipline of endocrinology and metabolism. Funding: The award includes an honorarium of $3,000. Comments: The nomination deadline is 1st April 2010. For further information see their website. Restrictions: All nominations must be submitted by an Active Member or Emeritus Member of The Endocrine Society. Closing date for applications: Thursday 1st April 2010 Contact: laureate@endo-society.org (Source: Funding Opportunities list from the Higher Education Academy Subject Centre for Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Medicine)

Development and Translation of Medical Technologies that Reduce Health Disparities (SBIR [R43/R44])

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:28:53 +0100

Request for Applications from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

NINDS Exploratory/Developmental Projects in Translational Research for Resistant Epilepsy and Epileptogenesis (R21)

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:28:53 +0100

Program Announcement from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

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NINDS Cooperative Program in Translational Research for Resistant Epilepsy and Epileptogenesis (U01)

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:28:53 +0100

Program Announcement from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

Recovery Act: Update on ARRA Quarterly Reporting Requirements for Non-Competing Continuation Awards and Relinquished Projects; and Guidance to Avoid Common Errors

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:28:52 +0100

Notice from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

Modification to RFA-RM-09-019: Institutional Clinical and Translational Science Award (U54)

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:28:52 +0100

Notice from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

Chemical Structure, Dynamics and Mechanisms

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:29 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: PD-09-6879 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCFDA Number: 47.049Eligible Applicants Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"Agency Name NSF (Source: Grants.gov)

Strengthening the Capacity of the HIV/AIDS Division of the Federal Ministry of Health to Coordinate and Oversee HIV Prevention, Care and Treatment Programs and to Expand Access to High Quality and Integrated HIV Services, including Surveillance, Monitorin

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:29 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-PS10-1055 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.067Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name HHS-CDC (Source: Grants.gov)

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Rapid Strengthening and Expansion of Integrated Social Services for People Infected and Affected by HIV/AIDS in the Republic of Mozambique under the Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:29 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-PS10-1077 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.067Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name HHS-CDC (Source: Grants.gov)

Strengthening the Blood Transfusion Services in the Republic of Mozambique under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:29 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-PS10-1079 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.067Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name HHS-CDC (Source: Grants.gov)

ROSES 2010: Astrophysics Theory

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:29 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: NNH10ZDA001N-ATP Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementGrantCategory of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCFDA Number: 00.000Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name NASA-HQ (Source: Grants.gov)

Methods for Prevention Packages Program (MP3 II) (R01)

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-AI-10-005 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.24293.27393.85593.856Eligible Applicants State governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businessesSmall businessesOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on El...

Ancillary Studies in Immunomodulation Clinical Trials (R01)

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-AI-10-014 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Food and NutritionHealthCFDA Number: 93.84693.84793.85393.855Eligible 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 institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educa...

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Chemical Emergency Preparedness and Prevention (CEPP) Technical Assistance Grants Program

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-R7-AWMD-10-002 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: EnvironmentCFDA Number: 66.810Eligible Applicants State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name EPA (Source: Grants.gov)

Exceptional, Unconventional Research Enabling Knowledge Acceleration (EUREKA) In the Epilepsies (R01)

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-NS-11-003 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.853Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businessesSmall businessesOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name HHS-NIH11 (Source: Grants.gov)

Washington Conservation Corps NOCA Work

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: NPS-NOINOCAH9471101103 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Natural ResourcesCFDA Number: 15.931Eligible Applicants State governmentsAgency Name DOI-NPS (Source: Grants.gov)

New Biomedical Frontiers at the Interface of the Life and Physical Sciences (R01)

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-10-142 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.28693.84693.859Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businessesSmall businessesOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarificati...

Capacity Building Initiative for Substance Abuse (SA) and HIV Prevention Services for At-Risk Racial/Ethnic Minority Young Adults

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: SP-10-004 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.243Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name HHS-SAMHS (Source: Grants.gov)

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Logistics And Technical Support For CDC Health Workforce And Systems Capacity Development In Multiple Countries

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-GH11-1102 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.283Eligible Applicants State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businessesSmall businessesOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name HHS-CDC (Source: Grants.gov)

Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Projects

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-DP10-009E Opportunity Category: EarmarkFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.068Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name HHS-CDC (Source: Grants.gov)

Adult and Community Health

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-DP10-1020E Opportunity Category: EarmarkFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.283Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name HHS-CDC (Source: Grants.gov)

FY 2010 Request for Proposal for the Pollution Prevention Information Network (PPIN) Grants Program

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: EPA-HQ-OPPT-10-05 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: EnvironmentCFDA Number: 66.708Eligible Applicants State governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name EPA (Source: Grants.gov)

National Aging I&R Support/Call Center

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: HHS-2010-AOA-IR-1014 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Income Security and Social ServicesCFDA Number: 93.048Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name HHS-AoA (Source: Grants.gov)

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ROSES 2010: Laboratory Analysis of Returned Samples

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: NNH10ZDA001N-LARS Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementGrantCategory of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCFDA Number: 00.000Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name NASA-HQ (Source: Grants.gov)

Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Projects

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-DP10-1023E Opportunity Category: EarmarkFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.068Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name HHS-CDC (Source: Grants.gov)

Women in Military Service

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: HQ0034-10-1-0004 Opportunity Category: EarmarkFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)CFDA Number: 12.599Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name DOD (Source: Grants.gov)

Rehabilitative Services: Migrant and Seasonal Farmworkers Program CFDA 84.128G

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-031810-002 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: EducationCFDA Number: 84.128Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name ED (Source: Grants.gov)

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program--Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Projects CFDA 84.133P-1

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-031810-001 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: EducationCFDA Number: 84.133Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name null (Source: Grants.gov)

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Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program--Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Projects CFDA 84.133P-1

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program--Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT) Projects CFDA 84.133P-1

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: ED-GRANTS-031810-001 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: OtherCategory of Funding Activity: EducationCFDA Number: 84.133Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name ED (Source: Grants.gov)

Delta Smelt Refugium and Recovery Investigations

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: R10AS20014 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Science and Technology and other Research and DevelopmentCFDA Number: 15.512Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationAgency Name DOI-BOR-MP (Source: Grants.gov)

Casey's June Beetle Monitoring Project

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: CFWO-10-001 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Natural ResourcesCFDA Number: 00.000Eligible Applicants Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationIndividualsSmall businessesAgency Name null (Source: Grants.gov)

Casey's June Beetle Monitoring Project

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

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Quagga-Zebra Mussel Action Plan

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: FWS-94140-001 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementGrantCategory of Funding Activity: Natural ResourcesCFDA Number: 15.608Eligible Applicants State governmentsCounty governmentsSpecial district governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationSmall businessesAgency Name DOI-FWS (Source: Grants.gov)

Texas Tech University Health Science Center

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-IP10-011E Opportunity Category: EarmarkFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.283Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name HHS-CDC (Source: Grants.gov)

Public Health Activities for Refugees in the Republic of Kenya

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-CI10-1001 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.283Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name HHS-CDC (Source: Grants.gov)

FY2010 Funding Opportunity Announcement for NGO Programs benefiting refugees in Chad and Cameroon

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: PRM-AFR-10-CA-AF-031910-CHAD Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementOtherCategory of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)CFDA Number: 19.517Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name DOS-PRM (Source: Grants.gov)

Strengthening of Continuing Education for Field Epidemiology (& Laboratory) Training Programs [FE(L)TPs] through the Development of Training Materials with Web-Based Delivery Options

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-GH11-1101 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.283Eligible Applicants State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businessesSmall businessesOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" fo...

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Georgian Media Enhance Democracy, Informed citizenry and Accountability (G-MEDIA) program

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: RFA-114-10-000003 Opportunity Category: MandatoryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)CFDA Number: 98.001Eligible Applicants Unrestricted (i.e., open to any type of entity above), subject to any clarification in text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility"Agency Name USAID-GEO (Source: Grants.gov)

Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Obesity

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: CDC-RFA-DP10-1022E Opportunity Category: EarmarkFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.945Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name HHS-CDC (Source: Grants.gov)

NINDS Exploratory/Developmental Projects in Translational Research for Resistant Epilepsy and Epileptogenesis (R21)

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-10-143 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.853Eligible 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 institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educ...

NINDS Cooperative Program in Translational Research for Resistant Epilepsy and Epileptogenesis (U01)

Grants.gov — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:15:28 +0100

Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-10-144 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: Cooperative AgreementCategory of Funding Activity: HealthCFDA Number: 93.853Eligible 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 institutions of higher educationNonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institution...

Terrence Higgins Trust launches free sex and relationships guide book for young people, schools and colleges

Terrence Higgins Trust — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:52:41 +0100

Young Leaders from HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) have produced a new guide for young people about relationships and sex today. 'Everything you need to know about...Relationships' will be available to order from THT’s web site (www.tht.org.uk/youngleaders) and the first 10,000 copies are free. The guide talks about different kinds of relationships, gives information around sex and sexual health as well as suggestions on where young people can go to get advice and support. The guide is written by young people, as well as teens from across the UK who had the opportunity to contribute to the resource through an online questionnaire. The aim is to give young people a resource which will help them to make informed and healthy decisions around relationship...

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Tuberculosis care funding criticised

HSJ — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:00:00 +0100

London health authorities have so far failed to provide funding for a mobile unit that treats tuberculosis among homeless people and prisoners, a health minister said today. (Source: HSJ)

Tuberculosis care funding criticised

Nursing Times Breaking News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:15:00 +0100

London health authorities have so far failed to provide funding for a mobile unit that treats tuberculosis among homeless people and prisoners, a health minister said today. (Source: Nursing Times Breaking News)

Budget pressures

BBC News | Health | UK Edition — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 10:28:06 +0100

Is the NHS funding shortfall as dire as it seems? (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)

Growing Number Of Acupuncture-Transmitted Diseases: Experts Call For Infection Control Guidelines

Health News from Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

In an editorial on bmj.com today, experts are demanding further funding to establish appropriate infection control guidelines to deal with the growing number of acupuncture-transmitted diseases. The number of reported cases is described as "the tip of the iceberg" by Professor Patrick Woo and colleagues from the University of Hong Kong. Acupuncture is one of the most widely practiced strands of alternative medicine. It is based on the theory that inserting and manipulating fine needles at specific points in the body helps to promote the flow of Qi or energy... (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

Growing Number Of Acupuncture-Transmitted Diseases: Experts Call For Infection Control Guidelines

Infectious Diseases / Bacteria / Viruses News From Medical News Today — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 07:00:00 +0100

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No Holyrood funding for a brain unit at Sick Kids

Scotsman.com News - Health — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

A KEY part of the new Sick Kids hospital has been thrown into doubt after the Scottish Government refused funding for a new £48 million brain surgery unit. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)

HEFCE announces funding of £7.3 billion for universities and colleges in England

MEDEV News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

HEFCE will distribute £7,356 million to 130 universities and higher education colleges, and 123 directly funded further education colleges, for the academic year 2010-11 (see note 1). The main elements of the grant are £4,727 million for teaching, £1,603 million for research and £150 million for the Higher Education Innovation Fund. In addition HEFCE is providing £562 million for earmarked capital grants and £294 million for special funding (see note 2). The changes in allocations to individual universities and colleges vary (see the summary of grant tables) depending on a number of factors. The most significant are the increased concentration of funding to universities with the highest quality research (see note 3), funding for additional student places, reduction in targeted allo...

Partners Provides Funding for Teen Health Center

BWH News — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Boston students last year made more than 800 visits to the English High School Teen Health Center, operated by BWH’s Brookside Community Health Center. (Source: BWH News)

Prevention of Acupuncture Infection Needs More Focus

MedlinePlus Health News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 23:00:00 +0100

Funding to promote safety guidelines urged by experts Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Acupuncture, Bacterial Infections, Infection Control (Source: MedlinePlus Health News)

The American Society of Clinical Oncology Cancer Foundation Grants Program: A 25-Year Report and a Look Toward the Future [SPECIAL ARTICLE]

Journal of Clinical Oncology — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 22:01:37 +0100

This article, celebrating the 25th anniversary of this initiative, describes the history and evolution of the Grants Program, attempts to measure the impact of the program on clinical cancer research through an analysis of the career paths of past recipients, and addresses challenges that the program will face as it enters its second 25 years. (Source: Journal of Clinical Oncology)

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Funding CME -- As Pharma Retreats Who Pays the Price?

Medscape Today Headlines — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:08:15 +0100

The primary care roundtable battles over CME funding and if industry is backing out, who should pay for it? Medscape Family Medicine (Source: Medscape Today Headlines)

Cloaking device makes objects 'invisible'

Guardian Unlimited Science — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:02:00 +0100

For now the device only makes objects invisible to infrared light, but it paves the way for a cloaking material that could hide vehicles, high-security facilities or unsightly buildingsScientists are a step closer to creating a Star Trek-style cloaking device after demonstrating a material that makes objects beneath it appear to vanish.The material was used to hide a bump on a surface by interfering with the way light bounced off it, making it seem as though neither the cloak nor the bump was there.The cloak was designed to make objects invisible to infrared light, but the work paves the way for more advanced materials capable of cloaking objects in visible wavelengths.Some scientists believe cloaking materials could be used to hide unsightly buildings or high-security facilities, and even...

Brookdale Foundation National Group Respite Program

Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:35:50 +0100

Awards consist of seed grants to service providers that offer new, dementia-specific adult day programming to participants, along with support to caregivers, in order to help individuals remain in their homes. Geographic coverage: Nationwide -- Brookdale Foundation (Source: Aging funding opportunities via the Rural Assistance Center)

Two-thirds of PCTs "unable to account for dementia funding"

Management in Practice — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:00:44 +0100

Just 31% of PCTs that responded to APPG on Dementia said they had allocated their proportion of £150m ringfenced for the condition (Source: Management in Practice)

Ancillary Studies in Immunomodulation Clinical Trials (R01)

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Request for Applications from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

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Exceptional, Unconventional Research Enabling Knowledge Acceleration (EUREKA) In the Epilepsies (R01)

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Request for Applications from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

New Biomedical Frontiers at the Interface of the Life and Physical Sciences (R01)

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:00:00 +0100

Program Announcement from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

Anti-malaria funding must be tripled: campaigners

Reuters: Health — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:16:50 +0100

PARIS (Reuters) - Funding to combat malaria must be more than tripled if the mosquito-borne disease which kills nearly a million people a year is to be fought effectively, health campaigners said on Thursday. (Source: Reuters: Health)

Universities face cuts as Hefce deals with first funding drop in years

Chemistry World | Latest News — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:14:58 +0100

£7.4 billion distributed for teaching and research at universities in England, but uncertainties and anxiety remain (Source: Chemistry World | Latest News)

Terrence Higgins Trust launches Project Vogue, Dudley’s first lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered youth group

Terrence Higgins Trust — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:53:56 +0100

HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is launching a new group to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) young people in the Dudley area. Backed by a grant from the Big Lottery Fund’s Awards for All programme, Project Vogue (www.projectvogue.org.uk) will provide a safe environment for local young people between the ages of 13 and 24 to meet and discuss the issues that matter to them. The group is also designed for young people who are questioning their sexuality.Project Vogue will provide a weekly social space for young people to make new friends, take part in fun activities such as sports outings and art projects, and access confidential information and support on a range of issues including ‘coming out’, substance misuse and sexual health from ...

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Public engagement society awards

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:48:37 +0100

To encourage people of all ages and walks of life to learn about these developments and have an opportunity to consider, question and debate the implications and issues arising from such work. By inspiring, informing and involving whole communities, Society Awards enable people to consider and discuss issues that affect them, those close to them and the world in which they live. Description: Projects should aim to achieve at least one of the following: * stimulate interest, excitement and debate about biomedical science through various methods * examine the social, cultural, historical and ethical impact of biomedical science * encourage new ways of thinking about biomedical science. In October each year they accept pre-proposals only on a selected theme. The theme for the 2009 Wellcome ...

Higher Education student volunteering awards

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:48:37 +0100

We are delighted to announce that HESVA 2010 is now open for entries. The Awards celebrate the diversity of the student learning experience and recognise the outstanding contributions to community volunteering made by students in higher education across the UK. As part of the Academy's UK-wide remit, HESVA is open to all UK higher education institutions. It is also open to further education institutions with 100 or more full-time equivalent students in England and Northern Ireland. Scottish or Welsh FE Colleges may submit a joint nomination with a sponsoring higher education institution. Entries can be submitted across two categories: * Student Volunteering Awards (up to two entries per institution) * Outstanding Project Awards (one entry per institution). Fifteen awards are available...

The Mullard Award

Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:48:37 +0100

To honour an individual who has an outstanding academic record in any area of natural science, engineering or technology and whose work is currently making a contribution to national prosperity in the United Kingdom. The award is made annually by the Council of the Royal Society to honour an individual who has an outstanding academic record. The award will be presented at the Society's Anniversary Day, or on another suitable occasion. Nominations for the award are invited from all Fellows of the Society, research institutions and Industry. A silver gilt medal, a prize of £2000 and a travel/conference grant of up to £1500 (Estimated total funds: £3,500) Closing Date: 01 April 2010 Nominations are now being accepted. The closing date is 1st April 2010. Please see website for applicati...

Meeting student expectations 2010: Improving student satisfaction and managing complaints

MEDEV Events — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:48:36 +0100

The recently published Pathway report by the Office of the Independent Adjudicator (OIA) has considered for the first time publishing the results of its adjudications. How can HEIs adjust to being exposed to this new consumer-led environment? HEIs can not afford to become complacent. What will Lord Browne's funding and fees review mean for HEIs? What will future students expect from their investment in education when they perceive fees to be linked to high quality education? This conference will bring together experts from HEI's, Student Unions and Student Services to answer these questions. They will discuss how, in a relationship with redefined parameters, students' expectations as consumers can be met, their complaints handled effectively, and a HEIs reputation be preserved. (Source: ...

Request for Comments on Proposed NIH, AHRQ and CDC Process Change for Electronic Submission of Grant Applications

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:35:35 +0100

Notice from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

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Methods for Prevention Packages Program (MP3 II) (R01)

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:35:35 +0100

Request for Applications from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

Centers of Excellence for Research on CAM (CERC) for Pain (P01)

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:35:35 +0100

Request for Applications from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

Behavioral and Social Science Research on Understanding and Reducing Health Disparities (R01)

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:35:35 +0100

Program Announcement from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

Behavioral and Social Science Research on Understanding and Reducing Health Disparities (R21)

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:35:35 +0100

Program Announcement from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

Team-Based Design in Biomedical Engineering Education (R25)

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:35:35 +0100

Program Announcement from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

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Transforming Biomedicine at the Interface of the Life and Physical Sciences (R01)

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:35:35 +0100

Program Announcement from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

Change in Funding Restrictions and Review Contact for PAR-08-082 - Alcohol Research Education Project Grants (R25)

NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:27:24 +0100

Notice from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts (Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA))

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