Fw: [KCCsdaMembers] Funding Calls, Conference and Scholarship opportunities from CDC, USAID, NIH and other sources
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Subject: [KCCsdaMembers] Funding Calls, Conference and Scholarship opportunities from CDC, USAID, NIH and other sources
Dear all,
Below are some Funding Calls, Conference and Scholarship opportunities from CDC, USAID, NIH and other sources
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES (USAID/CDC/NIH
THE TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEALTH PROGRAM
The United States Government, represented by the Agency for International Development (USAID) seeks to award up to two five-year cooperative agreements (combined total of $50 million) to identify, develop, introduce, and support the scale-up of new health tools and technologies which are appropriate, affordable, and acceptable for distribution and use in low-resource settings, in order to accelerate reductions in mortality and morbidity in line with USAID health sector objectives. http://www.grants.gov/search/synopsis.do;jsessionid=LnWhNH7T5MTTVWHVCGqskxj1KNDSFvSLhMvcdpxRsnbfsWL4WGcw!-797564588
Limited Competition: International Research in Infectious Diseases, including AIDS (R01)
Resource-constrained Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations) ONLY
This limited competition funding opportunity announcement (FOA) issued by the NIAID encourages Research Grant (R01) applications from organizations/institutions in eligible foreign countries that propose research related to infectious diseases that are of interest to that country
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-145.html
Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program (D43)
The Fogarty International Center (FIC) encourages renewal and new applications for the Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program. The application must propose a collaborative research training program that will strengthen the capacity of institutions in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) to conduct infectious disease
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-260.html
Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector (SHOPS)
USAID is seeking applications for a Leader with Associates Cooperative Agreement. Specifically, USAID is seeking assistance to strengthen global support for state-of-the-art private sector FP/RH and other health models, approaches and tools.
Behavioral and Social Science Research on Understanding and Reducing Health Disparities (R01)
Particular attention is given to reducing “health gaps” among groups. Proposals that utilize an interdisciplinary approach, investigate multiple levels of analysis, incorporate a life-course perspective, and/or employ innovative methods such as system science or community-based participatory research are particularly encouraged.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-136.html
Medical Management of Older Patients with HIV/AIDS (R01)/ Has an R03 version also.
This FOA encourages Research Project Grant (R01) applications that address clinical and translational medical issues in the diagnosis and/or management of HIV infection and its consequences in older persons.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-019.html
Request for Applications from NGOs for USAID’s Development Grants Program
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has launched a Request for Applications for the Development Grants Program providing support in the three sectors of microenterprise, water and climate change adaptation. The closing date for the submission of concept notes is 25 April 2011.
http://www.usaid.gov/rw/images/developmentgrantseastafrica.pdf
Research Project Grant (Parent R01)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Investigator-Initiated Small Grant (R03) funding opportunity supports small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources. Investigator-initiated research, also known as unsolicited research, is research funded as a result of an investigator submitting a research grant application to NIH in an investigator's area of interest and competency.
Expiration Date: January 08, 2013
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm
NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03)
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Investigator-Initiated Small Grant (R03) funding opportunity supports small research projects that can be carried out in a short period of time with limited resources.
Expiration Date: January 08, 2013
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm
Disclosure of HIV-Status to Children in Low- and Middle-Income Country Settings (R21)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement solicits grant applications from institutions/organizations that propose exploratory and observational studies of disclosure of HIV infection status to children infected and affected by HIV infection in low-resource settings and for HIV-infected women (and other caretakers) disclosing their HIV status to their children, or both. NICHD intends to commit an estimated total of $500,000 to fund 3-5 awards in fiscal year 2012. Future year amounts will depend on annual appropriations.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-12-205.html
Strengthening Partnerships, Results, and Innovations in Nutrition Globally (SPRING)
In support of the US government increased commitment to nutrition and food security, as demonstrated by the Global Health Initiative and Feed the Future ,the United States Agency for International Development seeks to award a five year, $200 million Cooperative Agreement named Strengthening Partnerships, Results and Innovation in Nutrition Globally. This activity will support USAID in promoting appropriate policies and programs that enhance country nutrition programs to reach vulnerable populations, especially women, infants, and young children.
Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R03)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages investigators to submit research grant applications that will identify, develop, and refine effective and efficient methods, structures, and strategies to disseminate and implement research-tested health behavior change interventions and evidence-based prevention, early detection, diagnostic, treatment, and quality of life improvement services into public health and clinical practice settings
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-039.html
Economic Research Partnership
USAID is looking to support research in economic development that is in line with Agency priorities in economic growth. Research must be applied rather than theoretical, and research must be on topics that focus on USAID economic growth priorities. In general, this research should be related to countries where USAID has field Missions and should fit within the strategic objectives of these missions and/or the appropriate Washington Operating Unit (WOU). However, broad, multi-country research activities that include some countries where USAID does not have a field mission will also be considered.
Fogarty International Research Collaboration Award (FIRCA)
This FOA facilitates collaborative basic biomedical research between scientists supported by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and investigators in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC).
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-037.html
Limited Competition for the Global Research Initiative Program, Behavioral/Social Sciences (R01)
This FOA issued by the Fogarty International Institute (FIC) encourages Research Project Grant (R01) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to conduct behavioral and social sciences research relevant to global health.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-280.html
Optimizing Comprehensive HIV/AIDS Services in Tanzania Program
In support of the Government of Tanzaniaï multiple HIV/AIDS strategies and guidelines USAID seeks to award one or more grant(s) to existing Tanzanian NSAs/CSOs/FBOs, with proven technical and administrative capacity, to strategically and sustainably optimize access to comprehensive and cost-effective HIV/AIDS prevention, care and treatment services.
Comprehensive and Sustainable Clinical and Community BAsed HIV/AIDS Services
Tanzania USAID-Dar es Salaam is inviting eligible organizations (as defined herein) are invited to submit applications which describe proposed approaches and methods of building greater program sustainability and ensuring service delivery integration in a range of programs that include HIV/AIDS services and underlying health systems strengthening.
International Research Ethics Education and Curriculum Development Award (Bioethics)
This FOA requests Research Education Grant (R25) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to develop masters level curricula and provide educational opportunities for developing country academics, researchers and health professionals in ethics related to performing research involving human subjects in international resource poor settings.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-174.html#SectionIII
NIH Clinical Trial Planning Grant Program (R34)
This FOA invites applications under the NIH Clinical Trial Planning Grant Program, the purpose of which is to provide support for the development of a Phase III clinical trial.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-186.html
International Research Collaboration on Drug Abuse and Addiction Research (R01) Has an RO3 version also
This Program Announcement (PA) solicits collaborative research proposals on drug abuse and addiction that take advantage of special opportunities that exist outside the United States.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-020.html
HIV/AIDS Implementation Science Targeting Drug Using Populations: A Collaboration with PEPFAR (R01)
The NIDA, in collaboration with the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator, is soliciting applications for support for implementation science projects that will inform the President’s Emergency Program for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) as they develop more efficient and cost-effective methods to deliver HIV prevention, treatment, and care for drug using populations.
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-12-002.html
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Proposals
The Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL) announces a Request for Proposals from organizations interested in submitting proposals for projects that promote democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Kenya, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Notice of Availability of Administrative Supplements Funding for Planning Research in Support of the Global Health Initiative and Other Critical Health Interventions focused on Women and Girls Health and/or Gender Equity
(NOT-TW-11-018)
John E. Fogarty International Center
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
National Institute of Mental Health
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-TW-11-018.html
IMPROVING NUTRITION IN TANZANIA
Agency for International Development (USAID) Tanzania USAID-Dar es Salaam
Modification 1
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&oppId=93453
OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITY CALLS
Wellcome Trust expands Investigator Awards to tackle ambitious questions in medical humanities
The Wellcome Trust announces today that it will expand its new Investigator Awards to cover the medical humanities and bioethics, inviting applications from world-class scholars asking the most important questions at the interface of science, medicine and the humanities.
Applications for the awards will open in June and the deadline for the first full applications will be 2 September 2011.
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/News/2011/News/WTVM051154.htm
DFID-ESRC Growth Program to fund world class scientific research on issues relating to economic growth in Low Income Countries
DFID and the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) have partnered for the Growth Program which will fund world class scientific research on issues relating to inclusive economic growth in Low Income Countries (LICs), with high potential for impact on policy and practice.
Deadline for applications: 16.00 UK time on 26 May 2011.
CODESRIA Advanced Research Fellowship Programme
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa is pleased to announce the 2011 session of its Advanced Research Fellowship Programme and to invite interested scholars based in African universities or research centres to submit applications for consideration for an award
Deadline: 15th August, 2011
http://www.codesria.org/spip.php?article1232&lang=en
The Investigators Award in Clinical Translation of Gene Therapy for Cancer
The Fund for Advancement awards up to $1 million to Principal Investigators conducting translational research that will move cell and gene therapies from the laboratory towards clinical trials. Candidates must hold an MD, PhD, or equivalent degree and be a tenure-track or tenured faculty.
JNCASR-COSTED FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME
This fellowship programme is jointly organized by the Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research (JNCASR) and the Committee on Science and Technology in Developing Countries (COSTED) to foster free mobility and exchange of scientists from developing countries and to promote South-South co-operation.
The deadlines for receipt of applications are 30 June and 31 December each year.
http://www.scholars4dev.com/2093/jncasr-costed-fellowships-for-developing-countries/
IFS Research Grants
We hereby invite prospective applicants for IFS Research Grants from Ethiopia, Malawi, Mozambique, Kenya and Uganda to submit a Research Note and apply for participation in a proposal Writing Training Course focusing on Neglected and Underutilized Species of Plants, to be held between August 29th and September 2nd, 2011, in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Tibotec Therapeutics
We are currently accepting unsolicited grant requests from May 2 - May 31, 2011. Clinical areas of interest include; Considerations for first-line HIV therapy, Managing first-line failure in HIV, Education on current HIV treatment guidelines, Managing HIV in special populations and Metabolic/cardiovascular complications of HIV/HAART
Other areas of interest; Treatment education and adherence, Access to care and linkages, Special populations, managing co-morbidities, Understanding public policy and Substance use and mental health
mHealth Evidence Call for White Papers
Mobile health (mHealth) has the potential to simultaneously reduce the cost of health care and improve our health by encouraging healthy behaviors, providing continuous monitoring to prevent or reduce health problems, reducing acute health care visits, and providing personalized, real-time intervention in the mobile environment. We are calling for White Papers.
http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=21366
WHO Calls For Proposals to Finance R&D for Diseases Affecting Developing World
A call for proposals was launched on 2nd May, 2011 by the World Health Organization expert group in charge of making recommendations on ways to encourage and finance research and development for diseases that mostly affect developing countries
Small Grants for Thesis Writing
The Council for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa (CODESRIA) is pleased to announce its Small Grants Program for Thesis Writing for the year 2011. Deadline: 17th June, 2011
http://www.codesria.org/spip.php?article1233&lang=en
The Thrasher Research Fund
The Thrasher Research Fund remains open to a variety of pediatric medical research topics. Research projects with the potential to impact a large number of children as well as research projects that address severe problems affecting relatively few children will be considered.
http://www.thrasherresearch.org/sites/www_thrasherresearch_org/Default.aspx?page=37
Changes in Health Care Financing and Organization (HCFO)
HCFO supports research, policy analysis and evaluation projects that provide policy leaders timely information on health care policy, financing and organization issues Supported projects include: 1) examining significant issues and interventions related to health care financing and organization and their effects on health care costs, quality and access; and 2) exploring or testing major new ways to finance and organize health care that have the potential to improve access to more affordable and higher quality health services.
http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfp.jsp?ID=19274
Active Living Research currently has one open call for proposals.
We support opportunistic, time-sensitive studies on emerging or anticipated changes in physical activity-related policies or environments. For maximum impact, studies should be completed in as short a time frame as realistically possible, and results disseminated using methods designed to reach local, state or national decision-makers in time to help inform key policy decisions. A total of up to $1.5 million will be awarded under this CFP. The maximum award for a single grant is $150,000, with a funding period not to exceed 18 months. Funding for approved studies may be initiated as early as four months after submission of invited full proposals. Grants are awarded on a rolling basis. Letters of intent may be submitted at any time until July 1, 2011 (5 p.m. ET).
http://www.activelivingresearch.org/grantsearch/grantopportunities/current
The A.S.P.E.N. Rhoads Research Foundation
The A.S.P.E.N. Rhoads Research Foundation funds exceptional research projects submitted by early-career investigators of nutrition and metabolic support. The Foundation welcomes your grant application submission.
Deadline for Receipt of Grant Applications: September 8, 2011
http://www.nutritioncare.org/Research_Programs/Research_Grants/
William T. Grant Foundation accepting applications for its Scholars Program
The William T. Grant Foundation is accepting applications for the William T. Grant Scholars Program which is a professional development program for early-career researchers in the social, behavioral, or health sciences. The program differs from traditional research grants in that it supports career development.
The application deadline is 6 July 2011
2011 Innovation Awards for Health Organizations
Health-related organizations around the world working on a solution independently or in partnership with a technology solution partner (based on the latest Microsoft technologies) can apply for the Microsoft Health Users Group 2011 Innovation Awards. The awards are presented annually to the health organization and technology partner that best demonstrate industry leadership in using technology to achieve innovation excellence. Health organizations may include: hospitals, health systems, clinics, group practices, public health organizations, health plans and others.
http://www.microsoft.com/health/en-us/articles/pages/health-users-group-innovation-awards.aspx
BBC’s World Challenge: Nominations open for projects or small businesses at grassroots level
The BBC World Challenge 2011 seeks to provide recognition to projects or small businesses demonstrating enterprise and innovation at the grassroots level. Nominations submitted should fall under one of the following categories: Community Welfare and Enterprise, Health and Education, Sustainable Farming, Energy, Water and Environment. The World Challenge 2011 provides recognition to the winner of the competition with an award of US $20,000. The second and their Finalist also receive grant of US $10,000.
The closing date to submit nominations is 19 June 2011.
http://www.theworldchallenge.co.uk/
Hofstra College invites nominations for The Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize 2012 from individuals and organizations promoting the inter-religious dialogue
Hofstra College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, NY is inviting the nominations for The Guru Nanak Interfaith Prize 2012. Initiated in 2008, it is a biannual award carrying a cash award of $50,000. The award was established with the aim of enhancing the awareness of the critical role of religious dialogue in the pursuit of peace as well as providing direct support for the furtherance of such activities.
Last date for submitting the nominations is July 1, 2011.
http://www.hofstra.edu/Academics/Colleges/HCLAS/rel/nanak/nanek_award.html
SCHOLARSHIPS/ CONFERENCES AND INTERNISHIPS
Well-come Trust Public Health and Tropical Medicine Senior Fellowship scheme
This scheme supports outstanding researchers from low- and middle-income countries to establish themselves as leading investigators at an academic institution in a low- and middle-income country location. Research projects should be aimed at understanding and controlling diseases (either human or animal) of relevance to local, national or global health.
School of International Development Scholarships for Students from Low-Income Countries:
All eligible candidates to whom the School have made an offer are automatically considered for nomination.
Method of Application: Deadline for Applications: 31 May 2011
http://www.uea.ac.uk/dev/courses/scholarships
THE UNIVERSITY OF PAVIA FC&K: FUND FOR COOPERATION & KNOWLEDGE
The University of Pavia (UNIPV), in order to promote international cooperation with the Developing Countries, offers scholarships to study at the University of Pavia or at the Institute for Advanced Study of Pavia (IUSS) during the
Academic year 2011-2012. Each scholarship will cover also the expenses for the Visa and for the travel to Italy and back (economy class). Applications must arrive both by mail and by e-mail (just one PDF file by email) by 12.00 pm of
the 30 May 2011
Malaysian Government’s Scholarships to International Students in various fields
The Malaysia International Scholarship (MIS) is an initiative by the Malaysian Government to attract the best brain from around the world to pursue advanced academic studies in Malaysia. This scholarship aims to support Malaysian Government's effort to attract, motivate and retain talented human capital from abroad.
All applications should be made ONLINE through Ministry of Higher Education’s website at https://www.mohe.gov.my/MIS starting from April 2011.
Applications for Senior Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine now open
World-class researchers tackling ambitious research that aims to understand and control diseases affecting human or animal health are being invited to apply for Well-come Trust Senior Fellowships in Public Health and Tropical Medicine.
The deadline for preliminary applications is 10 June 2011.
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/News/2011/News/WTVM051154.htm
Call for Applications, Future Generations, Master's Degree in Applied Community Change, which builds the skills and capacity of the world’s most promising community development practitioners
http://www.future.edu/admissions
Africa Educational Trust
The Africa Educational Trust (AET) has been assisting African students in the UK since 1958. All AET grants and scholarship programs have specific criteria for eligibility and students should only apply to those programs for which they are eligible. Applicants will not receive a response from the Trust if they apply for a grant or scholarship for which they are not eligible. All the following awards are made at the discretion of the Trust.
§ South Sudan (UK) Scholarship Programme
§ Small Emergency Grants
§ Kenneth Kirkwood Fund
§ Andrzejewski Memorial Fund
http://www.africaeducationaltrust.org/userfiles/AET%20GrantScholarshipLeaflet%20Feb2011.pdf
World Council of Churches:
Candidates who are directly engaged in church service, or community service, or who have previous theological education may be eligible to apply for this award.
Method of Application: All eligible candidates should apply directly to the World Council of Churches.
Deadline for Applications: 30 June 2011.
Call for applications for OWSDW Postgraduate Fellowships
Applications are being accepted for the OWSDW Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists from Sub-Saharan Africa and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) at Centers of Excellence in the South. Deadline to apply is 31 July of each year.
http://owsdw.ictp.it/news/owsdw-postgraduate-fellowship
AFRICAN MILLENNIUM FOUNDATION JOBS & INTERNSHIPS
African Millennium Foundation (AMF) is a strategic non-profit and non-governmental organization committed to the social and economic empowerment of the people of Africa, especially women. Through grants to grassroots organizations, volunteer service, advocacy and education, AMF fosters civil society and sustainable development through implementation of microcredit programs and others that fuel community development, thus helping people help themselves.
§ OUTREACH & DEVELOPMENT INTERNSHIP
§ RESEARCH & GRANT WRITING INTERNSHIP
http://globalhealth.usc.edu/Home/Resources/Pages/Job%20Openings.aspx#Research
Postgraduate Training Fellowships
Third World Organization for Women in Science (TWOWS): Postgraduate Training Fellowships for Women Scientists in Sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDC) at Centers of Excellence in the South. Fellowships are available for female students in sub-Saharan Africa or Least Developed Countries (LDCs) who wish to pursue postgraduate training leading to a doctorate degree at a centre of excellence in the South outside their own country.
Closing date: 31 July.
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