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Special Announcements
University Undergraduate Research Fellows Program
Outstanding students in all
academic disciplines who are Honors Candidates (3.5 cumulative GPR and 9
honors credits) are eligible to apply
to this program. Normally, a student
should have senior standing at the start of the 2008 Fall Semester.
A student in this program must
be in residence at Texas A&M University during both the Fall and Spring
Semesters of the 2008-2009 academic year. Application Deadline:
February 29, 2008 (a Friday)
College Station's Research Week
Student Research Week is an opportunity for the research community of Texas
A&M to join together and showcase the breadth and quality of student research
being conducted on our campus. Graduate Student Council (GSC) sponsors the
annual event as a way to promote the importance of research in our community.
Registration is now open for the 11th Annual Student Research Week! Events
take place from March 24, 2008 through March 28, 2008. Competition days will
be held on Tuesday, March 25- Thursday, March 27.Registration deadline is
March 1, 2008.
Erma Lee and Luke Mooney Graduate Student
Research Excellence Award
The Research Excellence Award will be presented to one M.S. and
one Ph.D. TAMU graduate student conducting marine-related research at the
TAMUG campus or being advised by a TAMUG faculty member. Recipient will
receive a $1000 award and a plaque. This award is intended for graduate
students who have completed their research.
To apply, please submit completed application materials electronically in a
single PDF file to Alice Maffay at
maffaya@tamug.edu no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday March 3, 2008.
Erma Lee and Luke Mooney Graduate Student Travel Grant
Research-related travel grants of $500 or more will be awarded
to TAMU/TAMUG graduate students conducting marine-related research at the
TAMUG campus or being advised by a TAMUG faculty member. Funds may be used
for travel to attend a scientific meeting or a field site. Preference is
given to poster or oral presentations and fieldwork. Travel must be to an
off-campus (Galveston and College Station) location. Funds may be used for
international travel. Grants are limited to one per year and may not be
received in two consecutive academic years. Travel must occur within six
months of the grant. Grants received by students not on A&M payroll may be
considered taxable income.
To apply, please submit completed application materials electronically in a
single PDF file to Alice Maffay at maffaya@tamug.edu no later than 4:00 p.m.
on Monday, March 3, 2008.
Interdisciplinary Account Support for Incoming
Graduate Students
TAMUG expects to support up to four
incoming graduate students in College Station departments working with
Galveston faculty members. Support is for graduate students during the fall
and spring semesters (9 months of support) and is non-renewable. TAMU Graduate
Admission Application packet must be complete by deadline. A nomination
letter, including delineation of support for student research and
assistantship in subsequent years and a copy of the complete admission
application packet must be submitted by the nominating faculty member to the
TAMUG Research and Graduate Studies Office by Monday, March 3, 2008. This
should be submitted electronically in a single PDF file to Alice Maffay at
maffaya@tamug.edu.
Program to Enhance Scholarly and Creative Activities
The Office of the Vice President for Research has established
this competitive program, known as the S&C Program, to promote creative and
scholarly activities of Texas A&M University faculties. Awards will support
scholarly and creative activities primarily in the humanities, arts, and other
disciplines in which external funding is typically not available. A variety of
activities are eligible for support, including travel to collections and
libraries to evaluate original documents. Deadline is March 7, 2007.
Undergraduate Research Scholars
The Office of the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Research wishes to
announce the upcoming deadline for the 2008-09 Undergraduate Research Scholars
Program. The goal of this program is to encourage capable undergraduates to
participate actively in research projects and to give them the opportunity to
communicate their research findings as principal authors to the university's
research community. To qualify for participation in this program, students
must have completed at least 60 hours of undergraduate courses with at least
24 hours at TAMU (or with the approval of the students' Dean) and have and
maintain TAMU GPRs of 3.0 or higher. If you have a student working in your lab
who you feel would benefit from this program, we urge you to work with them in
preparing an application for this program. The deadline for applications for
the coming academic year is April 11, 2008.
Fulbright Scholars
The sponsor provides lecturing or research opportunities at
various Universities worldwide.
Postings
Postings will appear chronologically by application deadline.
Environmental
Protection Agency: Wetland Program Development Grants (Region 6)
Program Number: 62911 The sponsor provides funding to increase the
quantity and quality of wetlands in the U.S. by conserving and restoring
wetland acreage and improving wetland health. Deadline(s): 04/28/2008
National
Research Council: Research Associateship Programs: National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration
The sponsor provides support to outstanding scientists and engineers at
recent postdoctoral and experienced senior levels for tenure as guest
researchers. Awardees must hold the PhD, ScD, or other earned research
doctoral degree. An annual stipend is awarded. Deadline(s):
02/01/2008; 05/01/2008; 08/01/2008;11/01/2008
Bureau of Land Management/Department of the Interior: National Aquatic
Monitoring Center--BugLab
Program Number: 96653 The sponsor seeks to encourage and foster
scientifically sound aquatic resource monitoring programs on public
lands. Deadline(s): 05/07/2008 E-mail: vieda_hubbard@blm.gov
Office
of Naval Research: Ocean Sensing and Systems Applications Division
Support is provided to individuals and institutions for sensing and systems
research, including coastal geosciences; maritime sensing; ocean acoustics;
ocean engineering and marine sciences; space; and undersea signal processing.
Deadline(s): 05/15/2008
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Keystone Initiative Grants: The sponsor awards matching grants under the
Keystone Initiatives to achieve measurable outcomes in the conservation
of fish, wildlife, plants and the habitats on which they depend.
Deadline(s): 09/01/2008 DEADLINE NOTE The deadlines for receipt of
required pre-proposals are April 1 and September 1 annually. The
deadline for receipt of full proposals are June 1 and November 1
annually.
Analysis
of Marine Ecosystem Organization (CAMEO)
The sponsor requests proposals to the Comparative Analysis of
Marine Ecosystem Organization (CAMEO) Program. The purpose of CAMEO is
to strengthen the scientific basis for an ecosystem approach to
stewardship of ocean and coastal resources and ecosystems. To fulfill
this purpose, CAMEO will assist policy makers and resource managers to
make ecosystem-science based decisions that fulfill policy goals and
management objectives of society. The program will support research to
understand complex dynamics controlling productivity, behavior,
population connectivity, climate variability and anthropogenic
pressures. It envisages the use of a diverse array of ecosystem models,
comparative analyses of managed and unmanaged areas, and ecosystem-scale
mapping in support of research, forecasting and decision support.
Proposals are requested for one to two year projects for initial
modeling, retrospective, and pilot studies. Deadline(s): 06/17/2008
Royal
Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.: Ocean Fund
The mission of the Ocean Fund is to support efforts to restore and maintain
a healthy marine environment, minimize the impact of human activity on this
environment, and promote awareness of ocean and coastal issues and respect for
marine life. Ocean Fund grants are made to a variety of non-profit groups and
institutions conducting activities directly related to marine conservation.
These activities cover research, education and innovative technologies.
Deadline(s): 06/30/2008
Wildlife
Forever: Challenge Grants Program
The sponsor provides grants targeted habitat restoration and acquisition,
research and management, and educational projects. Grants typically range from
$1,000 to $10,000 dollars. Deadline(s): 01/01/2008;
07/01/2008
Sladen
(Percy) Memorial Fund: Grants for Research Abroad
The sponsor supports field work in the earth and life sciences.
Proposals should be for work away from the applicant's usual country
of residence. Grants are for a maximum of 750 Pounds Sterling.
Deadline(s): 01/30/2008; 09/30/2008
AT&T
Foundation: Education Grants Program
The AT&T Foundation supports organizations and
programs that enrich and strengthen diverse communities across the United
States, with emphasis on :Improving education; Advancing community
development; Addressing vital community needs; Enhancing unique cultural
assets. The AT&T Foundation funds programs designed to: Increase access
to technology tools and resources; Broaden technology training and
professional skills development; Reach and empower disadvantaged or
underserved communities. This year, the AT&T Foundation will invest the
majority of its grant making activity in special grants programs, such as the
AT&T Excelerator technology grant program.The request for proposals (RFP)
process is invitational for some special grant programs, and the Excelerator
grant program is an open and competitive process.
National
Geographic Society: Research Grants
Grants averaging between $15,000 and $20,000 (US) per year are provided to
investigators with advanced degrees for scientific field research and
exploration. Applications are generally limited to the following disciplines:
anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography, geology,
oceanography, paleontology, and zoology. The sponsor accepts pre-applications
throughout the year. Pre-applications should be submitted at least ten months
prior to anticipated project dates.
FishAmerica
Foundation: Conservation Grants
Conservation project applications may be submitted at any time
except for project applications associated with specific Request for
Proposals. The Conservation Projects Committee funds hands-on,
action-oriented projects that have clear and identifiable benefits to sport
fish populations and the sport of fishing. While sound research should be the
basis for all grant applications, the Conservation Projects Committee only
funds projects that directly enhance water quality, habitat and/or sport fish
populations. The average conservation grant is $7,500. Funds for non-labor
costs are provided for the following: 1. Habitat improvement; 2. Streambank
stabilization; 3. Aeration systems; 4. Fishing reefs; 5. Silt removal; 6.
Planting of trees and vegetation; 7. Fish passage improvements (i.e., culvert
removal/replacement, fish ladders installation/repair, dam removal); 8.
Hatchery construction/renovation; 9. Stocking and rearing projects with
long-term value; 10. Litter cleanups; 11. Heavy equipment rental and operation
(i.e., removal of silt from fishing ponds, construction of fish ladders and
bypasses, demolition and removal of dams, placement of large wood).
Oak
Ridge Institute for Science and Education: Environmental Management
Participation Program at the U.S. Army Environmental Center
Support is provided to undertake part-time or full-time research in
environmental programs at the U.S. Army Environmental Center or other approved
locations. Deadline: Applications accepted year-round.
Alaska
Conservation Foundation: Rapid Response Grants
Support is provided to protect Alaska’s intact ecosystems and promote
sustainable livelihoods for all Alaskan communities and peoples. The sponsor
provides grants for projects that require a timely response to fast breaking
environmental issues and needs, often with a national flavor (e.g., fighting
off unexpected riders in Congress). Requests must address an issue of
statewide or national importance.
Wildlife
Without Borders: Latin America & Caribbean Program
The purpose of this competitive
grants program is to protect fish, wildlife and plant resources in the Western
Hemisphere through: academic and technical training in conservation and
management of biological resources; training in management of nature reserves
and other protected areas; community-level conservation education for the
protection and sustained use of natural resources; technology and information
exchange to promote international collaboration; and promotion of networks,
partnerships and coalitions that assist in the implementation of conventions,
treaties, protocols and other international activities for the conservation of
biological resources.
Ship
Acquisitions and Upgrades
The sponsor provides support for the design, construction,
acquisition, upgrade, or conversion of research vessels. These awards are
dependent upon the availability of funds appropriated for this purpose. Most
awards in recent years have been for the conversion or upgrade of ships
already in service whose age, configuration, or operating costs have impaired
their usefulness. Funding availability is dependent on Congressional
appropriations. Applicants must consult with the Program Officer in advance of
any proposal submission.
National
Research Initiative Competitive Grants Program
The purpose of the NRI Program
is to support research, extension, and education grants that address key
problems of national, regional, and multistate importance in sustaining all
components of agriculture (farming, ranching, forestry including urban and
agroforestry, aquaculture, rural communities, human nutrition, processing,
etc.). Providing this support requires that NRI advance fundamental sciences
in support of agriculture and coordinate opportunities to build on these
discoveries. Building on these discoveries will necessitate new efforts in
education and extension that deliver science-based knowledge to people,
allowing them to make informed practical decisions. In FY 2007, the NRI
Program will accept applications for fundamental research, mission-linked
research, and integrated research, extension, and education projects.
Application due dates vary by program.
NSF
Ocean Technology and Interdisciplinary Coordination
The Oceanographic Technology and Interdisciplinary
Coordination (OTIC) Program supports a broad range of research and
technology development activities. Unsolicited proposals are accepted
for instrumentation development that has broad applicability to ocean
science research projects and that enhance observational, experimental
or analytical capabilities of the ocean science research community.
Specific announcements for funding opportunities are made for additional
projects involving Coastal Ocean Processes, FSML: Improvements in
Facilities, Communications, and Equipment at Biological Field Stations
and Marine Laboratories and the National Ocean Partnership Program.
Communicating
Research to Public Audiences
Communicating Research to Public Audiences is a component
of the Informal Science Education (ISE) program in the Division of
Elementary, Secondary, and Informal Education. ISE projects provide rich
and stimulating contexts and experiences for individuals of all ages,
interests, and backgrounds to increase their appreciation for, and
understanding of, science, technology, engineering, and mathematics
(STEM) in out-of-school settings. Requests will be considered to support
projects that communicate to public audiences the process and results of
current research that is being supported by any National Science
Foundation (NSF) directorate through informal science education
activities, such as media presentations, exhibits, or youth-based
activities. The purpose of these efforts is to disseminate research
results, research in progress, or research methods. PI must have an
active NSF award.
NSF Physical Oceanography
The Physical Oceanography Program supports research on a
wide range of topics associated with the structure and movement of the
ocean, with the way in which it transports various quantities, with the
way the ocean's physical structure interacts with the biological and
chemical processes within it, and with interactions between the ocean
and the atmosphere, solid earth and ice that surround it.
NSF
Oceanographic Centers and Facilities
NSF supports construction, conversion, acquisition, and
operation of major shared-use oceanographic facilities. The
University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) schedules
these facilities and expeditionary programs. This program supports
expensive facilities that are necessary for NSF-funded research and
training of oceanographers. Examples of these facilities are ships,
submersibles, large shipboard equipment, and shared-use instruments to
collect and analyze data. NSF encourages local contributions from
nonfederal funds; however, there is no fixed requirement for
institutional contributions.
Doctoral
Dissertation Improvement Awards in Archaeology (SBE-BCS)
Support is provided to meet the expenses associated with doctoral
dissertation research in archaeology. Up to $12,000 will be provided and will
include per diem for time spent away from the home institution, travel funds,
supplies and equipment, costs associated with field research and analysis
fees.
Sources of Funding:
Chronicle of Higher Education New Grants Listing
Community
Science: Funding Opportunities
Database
Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Department of Defense
Department of Education |
grant application & other forms
Department of Energy (DOE) |
application guide |
grant application forms
Grantsnet
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) |
Research
Opportunities
National Geographic |
Applying for a Grant |
Committee for Research and Exploration
National Institutes of Health |
funding opportunities |
grants policy statement
National Science Foundation NSF
TAMU Office
of Proposal Development:
Funding
Opportunities
Research Corporation
Sigma Xi Scientific
Research Society
TAMU Research
Foundation - Funding Bulletin
TAMU Texas
Sea Grant Program:
Funding
Texas A&M
and CONTAYT: Collaborative Research
Grant Program
Travel Award Program
TAMU
Undergraduate Research Scholars Program
The US Government's Official Web
Portal
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance
www.grants.gov
US Department of Health
and Human Services Grant Opportunities
US Environmental Protection
Agency Grants and Fellowships US
Department of Commerce Grant Opportunities
National Endowment for the
Humanities Grants and Programs
Please contact TAMUG Research office at 409-740-4748 or Linda
Ramirez at Texas A&M
Research Foundation (979-845-8677) for additional information
For more information, contact
Dave Wentling
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