Funding Opportunities

Science/Engineering

Program: Global Ocean Ecosystems Dynamics (GLOBEC)
Agency: National Science Foundation
Next Deadline: Mar 15, 1999
Jointly administered by NSF & the National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration, GLOBEC supports research that focuses on the effects of global environment change on marine life. Grants in the past have supported modeling, retrospective studies, & a modest pilot observational project under the Northeast Pacific Study: Coordinated Coastal Research Program. See www.usglobec.berkeley.edu/usglobec/globec.homepage.html for guidelines. See also http://www.nsf.gov/geo/egch/globec.htm#fund.
CFDA Number: N/A
Contact:

Phillip Taylor, Program Director, Biological Oceanography
Division of Ocean Sciences
4201 Wilson Boulevard, Room 725N
Arlington, VA 22230
703/306-1587

Health/Mental Health

TITLE: Non-Human Primate Transplant Tolerance Cooperative Study Group
DOC#: AI-99-003
INSTITUTE: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases; National Center for Research Resources; National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Disorders
ITEM: Notice requesting applications from single institutions or consortia of institutions to participate in a multi-center, cooperative research program to evaluate existing and new tolerance induction treatment regimens and to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of the induction, maintenance and/or loss of tolerance in nonhuman primate models of kidney and islet transplantation.
ACTION: Letters of intent are due by March 15, 1999, and applications are due by May 6, 1999. Application kits are available from the Division of Extramural Outreach and Information Resources, 301/435-0714. E-mail: grantsinfo@nih.gov. Applications are also available at http://www.nih.gov/grants/forms.htm.
CONTACT:

Stephen Rose; 301/496-5598. Fax: 301/402-2571. E-mail: Steve_Rose@nih.gov.
Jerry Robinson, 301/435-0744. Fax: 301/435-3819. E-mail: jerryr@ep.ncrr.nih.gov.
Joan Harmon, 301/594-8813. Fax: 301/480-3503. E-mail: Joan_Harmon@nih.gov.

Education/Community Development

Program: Grants Program
Agency: UPS Foundation
Next Deadline: Apr 01, 1999
Supports the following broad initiatives: human welfare (programs for families & children in crisis, the economically or culturally disadvantaged, the physically or mentally challenged, & community development programs); education (academic research, programs that raise the level of educational effectiveness, innovative programs to enhance the quality of instruction, family learning opportunities, & school involvement projects); adult literacy; & the distribution of prepared & perishable food. Proposals that are regional in scope are due 4/1/99, national scope, 9/30/99.
CFDA Number: N/A
Contact:

Gary Lee, Executive Director
55 Glenlake Parkway, NE
Atlanta, GA 30328
404/828-6451

Arts/Humanities

Program: Grants Program
Agency: Graham (Elizabeth Firestone) Foundation
Next Deadline: Apr 15, 1999
Supports the production & appreciation of the contemporary arts, particularly the visual arts. Projects should promote the range of art being created by all populations in all media. Eligible projects include exhibitions, publications, acquisitions, visiting artist programs, filmmaking projects, & special events. The Foundation's objectives are to advance the work of emerging & mid-career artists, to provide exposure of contemporary art where it may otherwise not be seen, & to promote awareness of the collections of grantees.
CFDA Number: N/A
Contact:

Ray Graham, President
1115 South Main Street
Akron, OH 44301

Program: Grants for Graphic Communications Projects
Agency: Graphic Arts Education and Research Foundation
Next Deadline: Apr 30, 1999
Supports projects in the graphic communications field that are used for educational purposes. Awards may fund graphic arts technology & management education; teacher training; the improvement of teaching facilities; curriculum projects; & research. Mini-Grant proposals are accepted year-round & support regional studies & projects up to $2,500, including workshops & conferences. See http://teched.vt.edu/gcc/.
CFDA Number: N/A
Contact:

Susan Snow, Administrator
1899 Preston White Drive
Reston, VA 20191-4367
703/264-7200

Spring Workshop Schedule

IRB Workshop*
Where: Meridian Campus, Room 008
When: Feb. 23, 10 a.m.-noon
*No pre-registration required

Community of Science Labs*
Where: Mitchell Memorial Library computer labs
When: Feb. 17 and 24, 1-2:30 p.m. and 3-4:30 p.m.
*Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Contact SPA at 325-7404 for pre-registration information.

Research Administration Workshop*
Where: Colvard Union small auditorium
When: April 8, 8 a.m.-noon
*Registration is required. Contact SPA at 325-7404 for pre-registration information.

NSF FastLane Workshop*
Where: Mitchell Memorial Library computer labs
When: April 22, Research Office Staff Session: 8:30 a.m.-noon / Faculty/Researcher Session: 1:30-3 p.m.
*Pre-registration is required and space is limited. Contact SPA at 325-7404 for pre-registration information.