Grant Opportunities 1-23-12

January 23, 2012

By , Government Grants Coordinator 831-459-1644

Thank you for your quick responses to the weekly grant opportunities. Please contact me with any individual research requests. You can access information about helpful research hints for faculty and graduate students by visiting the links on the lefthand menu.


Upcoming Deadlines
 

Federal
USDA-Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative:
March 9, 2012

UCOP
CGIRS-Research Cluster Grants:
February 6, 2012

Foundation
International Research and Exchange Board-Short Travel Award:
February 1, 2012
Ashoka Changemakers:
March 30, 2012

Student

Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality:
February 1, 2012
Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation:
February 1, 2012

Federal

Funding Source: USDA-NIFA
Title: Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
Program: The OREI seeks to solve critical organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research and extension activities. The purpose of this program is to fund projects that will enhance the ability of producers and processors who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. Priority concerns include biological, physical, and social sciences, including economics. The OREI is particularly interested in projects that emphasize research and outreach that assist farmers and ranchers with whole farm planning. Projects should plan to deliver applied production information to producers. Fieldwork must be done on certified organic land or on land in transition to organic certification, as appropriate to project goals and objectives.
Deadline: March 9, 2012
Link: http://www.nifa.usda.gov/funding/rfas/OREI.html

UCOP

Funding Source: CGIRS
Title: Research Cluster Grants
Program: CGIRS is offering seed grants to new research clusters of faculty and graduate students whose focus is related to the Center’s objectives. We seek to support interdisciplinary and innovative multiyear projects, in collaboration with CGIRS, that will deepen and significantly enhance global, international and regional studies at UCSC. Research clusters should consist of at least two faculty members and, ideally, one or more graduate students, with a designated faculty convener who will be respon­sible for the group's activities, expenditures and accountability. Funds can be used for group meetings, workshops, invited speakers and undergraduate or graduate student researchers.
Deadline:
February 6, 2012
Link: http://cgirs.ucsc.edu/rfp2012.pdf

Foundation

Funding Source: International Research and Exchange Board
Title: Short Term Travel Grants
Program: 10-15 fellowships offered for up to 60 days that support research that will make a substantive contribution to knowledge of the contemporary political, economic, historical, or cultural developments in Europe or Eurasia and how such knowledge is relevant to US foreign policy.
Deadline:
February 1, 2012
Link: www.irex.org/application/short-term-travel-grants-stg-application

Funding Source: Ashoka Changemakers
Title: Activating Empathy: Transforming Schools to Teach What Matters
Program: Ashoka Changemakers has announced the launch of Activating Empathy: Transforming Schools to Teach What Matters, a global competition seeking solutions that help young people learn and practice empathy in school so they are equipped to succeed in a rapidly changing world.
The collaborative competition is designed to identify ideas, programs, and learning models from around the world that encourage social and emotional development; unlock new ways of viewing problems; address bullying or aggression in ways that advance understanding of others' perspectives; promote community diversity and a respect for differences; and champion children as real-world problem solvers rather than simply bystanders.
The competition is open to all individuals, organizations, and collaborations from all countries. Entries are sought from teachers, principals, parents, students, and other innovators with a project, a program, or a new learning experience that can advance empathy in education.
Deadline: March 30, 2012
Link: http://www.changemakers.com/empathy

Student

Funding Source: Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS)
Title: Student Research Grants
Program: Each year the SSSS awards two grants of $1,000 each to student members who are doing human sexuality research. The purpose of the research can be a master's thesis or doctoral dissertation, but this is not a requirement. Applicants must be enrolled in a degree-granting program and a member (student) of SSSS.
Deadline:
February 1, 2012
Link: www.sexscience.org/student_research_grants

Funding Source: Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation
Title: Dissertation Fellowship
Program: At least 10 or more dissertation fellowships are awarded each year to individuals who will complete the writing of the dissertation within the award year. The fellowships of $20,000 each are designed to contribute to the support of the doctoral candidate to enable him or her to complete the thesis in a timely manner. It is only appropriate to apply for support for the final year of Ph.D. work. Applicants may be citizens of any country and studying at colleges or universities in any country.
Deadline:
February 1, 2012
Link: