Fellowships and Grants
Summers of Discovery Research Training Award
Summers of Discovery Program for which Intramural Research Training Awards (IRTAs) are given to outstanding high school, college undergraduate and graduates students interested in pursuing careers in the biomedical/ biological sciences. Scientific disciplines within the DIR include neurosciences, biophysics, genetics, carcinogenesis, reproductive and developmental biology, chemistry, pharmacology, pulmonary pathobiology, classical and functional toxicology, clinical research, statistics, biomathematics, epidemiology, computer modeling and risk assessment. (National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences) http://www.niehs.nih.gov/summers/
Technical Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA)
Technical Intramural Research Training Award (IRTA) fellowships are designed to produce a cadre of highly trained support professionals capable of performing the latest advanced techniques in a research laboratory. These fellowships are available in the intramural laboratories at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland and selected off-campus locations. In addition to the developmental experiences afforded to participants in the laboratory, additional training at accredited institutions as well as through the Foundation for the Advanced Education in the Sciences is available. (National Institutes of Health) http://www.training.nih.gov/student/Pre-IRTA/previewtechnical.asp
Intramural NIAID Research Opportunities
A National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases program for underrepresented minority students interested in exploring career opportunities in allergy, immunology and infectious diseases. Students are introduced to research and training opportunities in the Division of Intramural Research and the Vaccine Research Center. (National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases) http://www.niaid.nih.gov/dir/OTSEP/INRO/description.htm
Research Supplements for Individuals with Disabilities
These NIH administrative supplements are awarded to Principal Investigators to extend opportunities to individuals with qualifying disabilities who are capable of entering or resuming research careers. Under this initiative the NIH will offer supplemental awards to certain ongoing research grants to encourage individuals with disabilities to pursue biomedical, behavioral, clinical or social science research careers. (National Institutes of Health) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/not97-228.html
Women In Nanotechnology Internships
Women in Nanotechnology's (WIN) programs support students with interest in nanoscale sciences and technologies. WIN is a demonstration project of the Region V Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor in cooperation with the University of Illinois at Chicago, the College of DuPage, and Truman College to encourage women in these colleges to develop interest in careers involving nanoscale science and technology.
Women in Science and Engineering (WISE) at UIC received a 2008 Innovation Generation Grant from Motorola Foundation to expand WIN outreach to Chicago Public Schools (CPS) teachers and students.
WIN's objective is to Assist the existing college/university programs to increase the number of women interested in studying nanotechnology through:
- Nano-related courses, lab tours, seminar series, mentoring and a peer support program
- Internships, educational and career opportunities in the 2nd or 3rd year of study
- Four (4) $500 Nanoscientists of the Future scholarships will be available on a a competitive basis to participating students.
Phone: (301) 594-0828
Website Address:
http://nihroadmap.nih.gov/bioinformatics/fundedresearch.asp
The Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology supports research and research training in areas that join biology with the computer sciences, engineering, mathematics, and physics. Toward this end, the center develops and manages programs in computational biology, such as the generation of mathematical models of biological networks, the development of modeling and simulation tools, the conduct of basic theoretical studies related to network organization and dynamic processes, and the development of methods for the analysis and dissemination of computational models. The center also defines the Institute's needs for database development and applications, and it collaborates with other NIH components and Federal agencies in developing policies in this area. Other center activities include the support of multidisciplinary collaborations and of workshops, courses, and specialized meetings.
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a US national, citizen or permanent resident. You must also have completed a bachelor's, master's or doctoral level of education or you must be qualified/certified/licensed in laboratory or clinical research and have current or past experience as a health care professional.
Program Contact Information
Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology
National Institute of General Medical Sciences
National Institutes of Health
45 Center Drive MSC 6200
Bethesda, MD 20892-6200
http://www.hhs.gov/
The Research Associateship Programs
August Review/Deadline August 1
November Review/Deadline November 1
Email: RAP@nas.edu
Website: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fellowships/
The Research Associateship awards are open to doctoral level scientists and engineers (U.S and Foreign Nationals) who can apply their special knowledge and talents to research areas that are of interest to them and to the participating host laboratories and centers.
Awards are available for Postdoctoral Associates (within 5 years of the doctorate) and Senior Associates (normally 5 years or more beyond the doctorate).
Associates conduct research in residence at the participating host laboratory they have chosen.
You are eligible to apply for a National Academies Research Associateship award only if you meet one of the following criteria: 1) you hold the Ph.D., Sc.D., M.D. or another earned research doctoral degree that is recognized in the United States as equivalent to the Ph.D.; or 2) you can present acceptable evidence of having completed all the formal academic requirements for one of these degrees before tenure begins.
Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships
Website: http://www7.nationalacademies.org/fordfellowships/
The Ford Foundation Diversity Fellowships seek to increase the diversity of the nation's college and university faculties by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, to maximize the educational benefits of diversity, and to increase the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of all students.
To facilitate this goal the Fellowship grants awards at the Predoctoral, Dissertation and, Postdoctoral levels to students who demonstrate excellence, a commitment to diversity and a desire to enter the professoriate.
The Fellowship makes the following annual awards
- Approximately 60 Predoctoral Awards at $20,000 per year for up to three years.
- Approximately 35 Dissertation Awards at $21,000 for one year
- Approximately 20 Postdoctoral Awards at $40,000 for one year
- All citizens or nationals of the United States regardless of race, national origin, religion, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.
- Individuals with evidence of superior academic achievement
- Individuals committed to a career in teaching and research at the college or university level,
- Individuals enrolled in or planning to enroll in an eligible
research-based program leading to a Ph.D. or Sc.D. degree at a U.S.
educational institution, and
- Individuals who have not earned a doctoral degree at any time, in any field. For information regarding specific fellowship program goals and eligibility requirements, please read the Predoctoral, Postdoctoral, and Dissertation program announcements.
Eligibility Requirements
Key Dates
Release/Posted Date: February 16, 2010
Opening Date: March 8, 2010 (Earliest date an application may be submitted to Grants.gov)
NOTE: On-time submission requires that applications be successfully submitted to Grants.gov no later than 5:00 p.m. local time (of the applicant institution/organization).
Application Due Date(s): Standard dates apply, please see http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm
The objective of NIH-supported Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards programs is to help ensure that a diverse pool of highly trained scientists are available in adequate numbers and in appropriate research areas to address the Nation's biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research needs.
The purpose of the F31 predoctoral fellowship to promote diversity in health-related research is to provide up to five years of support for research training leading to the PhD or equivalent research degree, the combined MD/PhD degree; or another formally combined professional degree and research doctoral degree in biomedical, behavioral, health services, or clinical sciences. These fellowships will enhance the diversity of the biomedical, behavioral, health services, and clinical research labor force in the United States by providing opportunities for academic institutions to identify and recruit students from diverse population groups to seek graduate degrees in health-related research and apply for this fellowship. The goal of this program is to increase the number of scientists from diverse population groups who are prepared to pursue careers in biomedical, behavioral, social, clinical, or health services research.
The NIH recognizes a unique and compelling need to promote diversity in the biomedical, behavioral and clinical sciences research workforce. The NIH expects that efforts to diversify the workforce to lead to:
- The recruitment of the most talented researchers from all groups;
- An improvement in the quality of the educational and training environment;
- A balanced perspective in setting research priorities;
- An improved capacity to recruit subjects from diverse backgrounds into clinical research protocols;
- An improved capacity to address and eliminate health disparities.
Accordingly, the NIH continues to encourage institutions to diversify their student and faculty populations and thus to increase the participation of individuals currently underrepresented in the biomedical, clinical, behavioral, and social sciences. This announcement seeks to stimulate the participation of individuals from the following groups:
B. Individuals with disabilities; and
C. individuals from socially, culturally, economically, or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds that have inhibited their ability to pursue a career in health-related research.
Interested students should visit the NIH's grants page to find out the institutions that are eligible for applying for the grants.
Instiututions and organizations that are interested in the grant should visit National Institute of Health's website at:
http://www.nih.gov/
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