The Office of Research frequently releases selected funding opportunities, calls for nominations, fellowship and internship announcements. Below are the most recent announcements arranged by deadline. See the Resources for Finding Funding portion of our website for additional information on identifying funding for your research. Contact our office at (919) 966-4581 or email us with any questions regarding these funding opportunities.
For an additional listing of announcements, including UNC internal funding opportunities, please visit this newsletter provided by Research Support through the GrantSource Library at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Golden LEAF Foundation
Working on Women in Science (WOWS) Announces New Grant Opportunity
Deadline dates in:
November 2009
December 2009
January 2010
February 2010
Ongoing Opportunities
November 2009
Paul & Daisy Soros Foundation announces 2010 fellowships
for New Americans
Deadline: Sunday, Nov. 1
Summary: Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to resident aliens,
naturalized U.S. citizens, and children of naturalized citizens undertaking
graduate study in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences.
More information
Barbara Wallace, associate director of development for
corporations and foundations for the Office of External Affairs, can assist
researchers from the School in working with foundations. Individuals interested
in submitting proposals should contact her at bobbi_wallace@unc.edu.
Posted: August 21, 2009
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ACE issues call for nominations for the 2010-2011 Fellows Program
Deadline: Monday, Nov. 2
Summary:
The American Council on Education (ACE) is sponsoring the
ACE Fellows program, a leadership opportunity for faculty and administrators
with a solid record of achievement and some leadership experience in positions
such as dean, associate dean, department chair, director of admissions or
student affairs office, or in another position that requires institution-wide
leadership responsibilities.
ACE Fellows Program
Posted: August 24, 2009
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The Gates Foundation opens Round 4 of Grand Challenges
Explorations
Deadline: Monday, Nov. 2
Summary:
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now accepting
grant proposals for Round 4 of Grand Challenges Explorations, a US$100 million
initiative to encourage unconventional global health solutions. Anyone can
apply, regardless of education or experience level.
Link to Grand Challenges Explorations
Barbara Wallace, associate director of development for
corporations and foundations for the Office of External Affairs, can assist
researchers from the School in working with foundations. Individuals interested
in submitting proposals should contact her at bobbi_wallace@unc.edu.
Posted: September 8, 2009
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ECHO announces 2010 Pilot Award Program
Deadline for the (optional) letter of intent: Wednesday,
Nov. 4 by 5:00 PM
Deadline for the full proposal: Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, 5:00 PM
Summary:
The UNC Program on Ethnicity, Culture, and Health Outcomes
(ECHO) is pleased to announce the 2010 Pilot Award Program and the release of
its competitive call for proposals.
The purpose of this call for proposals is to encourage
small-scale pilot research projects that can be completed within 12 -16 months
and have the potential to lead to a larger federally or foundation funded award
application. We are interested in a variety of health research topics
including: innovative survey methods; collaborative projects
with community organizations; and projects addressing any disparate health
conditions.
Visit the ECHO website for more
information.
Posted: October 27, 2009
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NSF seeks applications for the 2010 Waterman Award
Deadline for complete nomination packages: Thursday, Nov. 5
Summary:
The National Science Foundation is pleased to accept
nominations for the 2010 Alan T. Waterman Award. Each year, the Foundation
bestows the Waterman Award to recognize the talent, creativity and influence of
a singular young researcher. Established in 1975 in honor of the Foundation's
first Director, the Waterman Award is the Foundation's highest honor for
researchers under the age of 35.
More information
Posted: September 18, 2009
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NCI solicits contract proposals for methodologic research
related to molecular characterization of cancer
Deadline for proposals: Monday, Nov. 9
Contact: Rao L. Divi, divir@mail.nih.gov
Summary:
The National Cancer Institute's Epidemiology and Genetics
Research Program (NCI EGRP) seeks proposals that will foster methodologic
research to address epidemiologic data collection, study design and analysis,
and to modify technological approaches developed in the context of other
research endeavors for use as biomarkers and methods to understand cancer
susceptibility.
View the solicitation.
Posted: October 19, 2009
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NIH announces ARRA Limited Competition for Building
Sustainable Community-Linked Infrastructure to Enable Health Science Research
Deadline for (optional) letters of intent: Thursday, Nov. 12
Deadline for applications: Friday, Dec. 11
Contact: Suzanne Heurtin-Roberts, (301)
402-2277 or sheurtin@mail.nih.gov
Summary:
This National Institutes of Health (NIH) opportunity supported
by funds provided to the NIH under the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act
of 2009 (ARRA). NIH seeks grants that propose to develop or expand needed infrastructures
that will fundamentally transform collaboration and communication between
academic health centers and local communities.
View the RFA. Posted: October 19, 2009
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Komen
NCT announces funding for 2010 - 2011 community health programs
Deadline: Monday, Nov. 16, 5:00 PM
Summary: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, NC Triangle Affiliate4 (Komen
NCT) announces funding for community health programs in 2010 - 2011. Komen NCT funds will support programs that
promote breast health and breast cancer education, screening, treatment support
and post-diagnosis services for low-income, uninsured, underinsured and
underserved women.
For more information, click here.
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Posted: October 27, 2009
AHRQ announces Clinical and Health Outcomes Initiative in
Comparative Effectiveness grants
Deadline for letters of intent: Wednesday, Nov. 18
Deadline for applications: Wednesday, Dec. 16
Summary:
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) with
funds from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA)announces
an R01 for large projects in comparative effectiveness aimed at generating new
knowledge to help inform decision making in priority areas of clinical care
View the RFA.
Posted: October 19, 2009
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Recovery Act 2009 Limited Competition: Innovative Adaptation
and Dissemination of AHRQ Comparative Effectiveness Research Products
Deadline for letters of intent: Wednesday, Nov. 18
Deadline for applications: Wednesday, Dec. 16
Summary: The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) with
funds from the American Recovery & Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) invite applicants
to propose innovative customizations or adaptations to the content presentation
and/or delivery mechanism(s) of one or more Comparative Effectiveness Research
Review Products where additional customizations are aimed at increasing their
use, implementation and impact among difficult-to-reach populations.
View the RFA.
Posted: October 19, 2009
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DHHS announces ARRA grants for prevention and wellness
programs
Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 24
Summary: The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) will
award $120 million in American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funds to
states and territories for prevention and wellness programs. The funding is
part of the Communities Putting Prevention to Work initiative, which will make
$650 million available to states and territories for public health efforts to
address obesity, increase physical activity, improve nutrition and decrease
smoking.
Visit Grants.gov.
Posted: October 27, 2009
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NIH R01 grant for Exceptional, Unconventional
Research Enabling Knowledge Acceleration (EUREKA)
Deadline: Tuesday, Nov. 24
Summary:
NIH solicits R01 applications from
institutions/organizations proposing exceptionally innovative research on novel
hypotheses or difficult problems, solutions to which would have an extremely
high impact on biomedical or biobehavioral research that is germane to the
mission of one or more of the participating NIH Institutes.
Click here to view the RFA.
Posted: September 18, 2009
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December 2009
NIH offers loan repayment programs
Deadline: Tuesday, Dec. 1
Contact: Megan Columbus, columbum@od.nih.gov or (301) 435-0937
Summary:
Research scientists develop treatments and discover cures
for diseases and disorders that affect us all. More researchers are needed to
meet today's critical health needs. The NIH Loan Repayment Programs (LRPs)
encourage promising researchers and scientists to pursue research careers by
repaying up to $35,000 of their qualified student loan debt each year.
More information
Posted: September 8, 2009
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Biology of estrogen-receptor negative breast cancer in
various racial and ethnic groups
Deadline for letters of intent: Saturday, Dec. 5
Deadline for applications: Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2010
Contact: Neeraja Sathyamoorthy, sathyamn@mail.nih.gov
Summary:
The Epidemiology and Genetics Research Program (EGRP)
announces a new funding opportunity to promote the systematic study of the
biology of ER-negative (ER -) human breast cancers, the characterization of
their molecular features, and the signaling pathways and networks that support
their growth, as well as to identify differences in the biology of ER-negative
breast tumors among racial and ethnic groups.
This funding opportunity solicits applications from collaborative teams
of interdisciplinary investigators focused on characterizing the biologic
drivers, including genetic, epigenetic, molecular, and cellular factors, of
ER-negative human breast cancer development and progression.
Click here to view the RFA.
Posted: September 11, 2009
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NCI releases RFA for Cancer Nanotechnology Training Centers
Materials to Regina Bartolone: Friday, Oct. 30
NCI Deadline: Thursday, Dec. 17
Contact: Regina Bartolone, regina_bartolone@unc.edu or 919-962-7504
Summary: The Cancer Nanotechnology Training Centers (CNTCs) establish
innovative research education programs supporting the development of a
multi-disciplinary nanotechnology workforce capable of pursuing cancer
research.
A 3-5 page pre-proposal, list of potential collaborators, CV
of the principal investigator, the names of three UNC faculty who may serve on
an internal review to regina_bartolone@unc.edu by Friday, Oct. 30.
View the RFA.
Posted: October 27, 2009
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January 2010
Third round of Gillings Innovation Labs focuses on assistant professors
Deadline: Thursday, Jan. 14
Contact: Julie MacMillan, J
ulie_MacMillan@unc.edu or 919-843-3952.
Summary: The UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health is calling for proposals for the third round of Gillings Innovation Lab awards. Assistant professors with primary appointments in the School are eligible to apply for the awards.
Visit Carolina Public Health Solutions for more information.
Posted: October 30, 2009
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Pfizer announces Fellowships in Public Health
Deadline for applications: Sunday, Jan. 31
Summary:
Pfizer, Inc. is proud to sponsor the Pfizer Fellowships in
Public Health. These awards are meant to support the career development of
junior faculty in public health. These educational grants are nationally competitive,
and chosen by an independent Academic Advisory Board of recognized leaders in
public health.
View the Call for Applications.
Barbara Wallace, associate director of development for
corporations and foundations for the Office of External Affairs, can assist
researchers from the School in working with foundations. Individuals interested
in submitting proposals should contact her at bobbi_wallace@unc.edu.
Posted: October 27, 2009
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February 2010
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars releases call for proposals
Deadline: Friday, Feb. 26
Summary: The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Clinical Scholars program fosters the development of physicians who will lead the transformation of Americans' health and health care.
Visit the RWJF website.
Posted: October 30, 2009
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Ongoing Opportunities
DOD Announces Additional Funds Available through the Autism
Research Program
Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) Defense Appropriations Act
provides $8 million to the Department of Defense Autism Research Program (ARP) to support
high-impact, innovative research to improve the lives of individuals with
autism spectrum disorders now. This
program is administered by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command
through the Office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. Detailed
descriptions of each of the funding mechanisms, evaluation criteria, and
submission requirements can be found in the FY09 ARP Program Announcements.
Program announcement, deadlines and further information are
available here.
Posted: March 16, 2009
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RWJF, Pew launch $7.2 million initiative to promote use of health impact assessments
Summary: The Health Impact Project call for proposals (CFP) is seeking applicants to undertake health impact assessment (HIA) demonstration projects. The goal of the CFP and subsequent HIAs is to demonstrate the effectiveness of HIAs and promote their incorporation into local, state, tribal, and federal decision-making.
The advisory selection committee will review full proposals on a monthly basis.
For more information, visit www.healthimpactproject.org.
Barbara Wallace, associate director of development for
corporations and foundations for the Office of External Affairs, can assist
researchers from the School in working with foundations. Individuals interested
in submitting proposals should contact her at bobbi_wallace@unc.edu.
Posted: October 30, 2009
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DOD Announces Additional Funds Available through the Prostate
Cancer Research Program
Summary:
The Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) Defense Appropriations Act
provides $80 million to the Department of Defense Prostate Cancer Research
Program (PCRP) to fund research that will eliminate Prostate Cancer. This
program is administered by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Material Command
through the Office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs
(CDMRP). Detailed descriptions of each
of the funding mechanisms, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can
be found in the FY09 PCRP Program Announcements.
Program announcement, deadlines and further information are
available here.
Posted: March 16, 2009
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NIDA seeks research proposals addressing the impact of the Family
Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act
Contact: Louise Wideroff, (301) 451-8663
or wideroff@nih.gov
Summary: The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) seeks research
proposals addressing the clinical, population, and societal impact of the
Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (H.R. 1256), enacted in 2009.
View the notification.
Posted: October 27, 2009
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Golden LEAF Foundation/UNC-Chapel Hill Collaborative
Contact: Jean Elia, 919-962-2624 or jean_elia@unc.edu
Summary: The Golden LEAF Foundation is interested in outreach project ideas developed and delivered by UNC-Chapel Hill investigators that focus on rural business assistance, rural health care, community asset-based economic development, tourism, community leadership development, program evaluation, professional economic development education, or K-12 education. Outreach project ideas in these areas are intended to lead to the systemic or long-term capacity building necessary to create competitive communities over time. Whenever possible, the projects should involve collaboration with regional universities and community colleges, and advance one or more of the UNC Tomorrow report recommendations. Faculty and/or staff can submit project ideas at any time to GLFCollaborative@unc.edu.
More Information
Barbara Wallace, associate director of development for
corporations and foundations for the Office of External Affairs, can assist
researchers from the School in working with foundations. Individuals interested
in submitting proposals should contact her at bobbi_wallace@unc.edu.
Posted: March 28, 2008
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Working on Women in Science (WOWS) Announces Productivity Maintenance Awards
Contact: Dr. Trish Byrns, pbyrns@med.unc.edu or (919) 843-7232
Summary: The WOWS (Working on Women in Science) program through the UNC School of Medicine announces a pilot program for 2008-09. The goal of the Productivity Maintenance Award program is to assist a faculty member to maintain productivity or meet key professional goals or deadlines during periods of increased personal demand that coincide with critical career junctures or events.
To qualify for a PMA, a faculty member must be facing a new, and generally unexpected or complicated, personal demand on time that could negatively impact productivity or ability to pursue activities that are key to continued career advancement. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with funds becoming available starting June 1, 2008.
WOWS website
Posted: June 6, 2008
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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Conservation and the Environment Grant Program
Contacts: William Robertson IV, wr@mellon.org, (212) 500-2497 or Doreen N. Tinajero, dnt@mellon.org, (212) 500-2496
Summary: The Andrew Mellon Foundation seeks applications to its Conservation and the Environment grant program for junior faculty. Junior Faculty Research grants are awarded to new faculty as they begin their first tenure-track positions. The idea is to provide intellectual venture capital to promising researchers at the critical and formative stage when they begin their independent research careers. This program is devoted to basic research on how natural ecosystems work. It emphasizes support of leading institutions, innovative research, and the training of promising doctoral and postdoctoral researchers. The proposed research must be in the field of plant ecosystem ecology--here we include soils ecology, and plant and ecosystem processes. The project or projects must be field research, and not to support analysis, modeling, correlations or surveys using extant data sets.
Conservation and the Environment Grant Program Website
Barbara Wallace, associate director of development for
corporations and foundations for the Office of External Affairs, can assist
researchers from the School in working with foundations. Individuals interested
in submitting proposals should contact her at bobbi_wallace@unc.edu.
Posted: May 2, 2008
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