Grants & Fellowships
*The Harold T. Shapiro Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioethics, Princeton University - DEADLINE SOON
*American Federation for Aging Research Grants
*Yale Global Health Initiative RFA: Faculty Travel Award - DEADLINE SOON
*Greenwall Fellowship Program Two-Year Post-Doctoral Position - DEADLINE SOON
*EPA: Approaches to Assessing Potential Food Allergy from Genetically Engineered Plants
*National Student Design Competition for Sustainability
*Cleveland Fellowship In Advanced Bioethics
*The Ethics Education in Science and Engineering (EESE) Program
Faculty Fellowships - Center for Ethics and Public Affairs at the Murphy Institute, Tulane University
The Murphy Institute’s Center for Ethics and Public Affairs at Tulane University is pleased to announce residential Faculty Fellowships for the 2010-2011 academic year. These fellowships, made possible by funds from the Tulane Murphy Foundation, are available to support outstanding faculty whose teaching and research focus on ethics, political philosophy, or questions of moral choice in areas such as, but not restricted to, architecture, business, government, law, economics, and medicine. While fellows will participate in conferences and seminars organized by the Center, they will be expected to devote most of their time to conducting their own research. All fellows will receive an office, library privileges, a research allowance, and a monthly housing supplement. Stipends will vary in accordance with individual circumstance. Fellows are selected by external reviewers and members of the Center’s Faculty Committee. Applicants are judged on the basis of the quality of achievements in their field of specialization, the ability to benefit from work in the Center, the contributions they are likely to make in the future through teaching and writing, the probable significance of their proposed research, and its relevance to the purpose of the Center. Applicants should hold a doctorate in philosophy, political theory, economics (or related a discipline), or a professional degree in architecture, business, law, medicine, or public policy. Although Faculty Fellowships are open to all, preference will be given to applicants at an early stage of their careers, normally no more than ten years from the receipt of the terminal degree. Center Faculty Fellowships are open to all, regardless of citizenship.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Please not that the application date has been extended from the original date of November 17, 2009. The new deadline date for receipt of applications is December 8, 2009. Recipients of Fellowships will be notified by March of 2010.
To apply for a Faculty Fellowship, please submit to the Center:
1. The Faculty Fellowship Application form;
2. A detailed description of the research project you propose to undertake during the fellowship year (approximately 1,500 words) and a one page bibliography for the project;
3. Curriculum vitae in outline form, not to exceed two pages;
4. Scholarly paper in English you have written or published (preferably in the last two years).
Please note that this, and all other application materials, will not be returned.
Applicants should also arrange for two letters of reference to be sent directly to the Center so that they arrive by the deadline date. Letter writers may send letters via email to the Assistant Director, Margaret Keenan, at mkeenan@tulane.edu . For hard copies, letter writers may use the address below. Additional materials, such as books, articles, attachments, tapes, slides, etc. should not be submitted because they will not be used in the review process. Transcripts and placement files also should not be sent. Applications sent via facsimile will not be accepted. Submission via email (strongly preferred): Applicants should send parts 1 to 4 via email to Margaret Keenan at mkeenan@tulane.edu, as either one PDF file (preferred) or one Word document. Further information about the Fellowships and applications may be obtained from our web site at http://murphy.tulane.edu/center/ or may be requested by contacting Assistant Director (Margaret Keenan) at mkeenan@tulane.edu or 504.862.3236. Applicants may also email the Assistant Director should they prefer the application form in another format. Submission by post: Applications should be mailed to
The Center for Ethics and Public Affairs
The Murphy Institute
108 Tilton Hall
Tulane University
New Orleans, LA 70118-5698
Applications should be submitted unbound on single-sided 8 1/2" x 11" paper. This is to facilitate scanning and copying.
Increasing Scientific Data on the Fate, Transport and Behavior of Engineered Nanomaterials in Selected Environmental and Biological Matrices
URL: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2010/2010_star_nano.html
Open Date: 11/06/2009 - Close Date: 02/02/2010
Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), are seeking applications proposing research to provide data that improves the scientific understanding of fate/transport and behavior of engineered nanomaterials. Under this RFA, the U.S. EPA, NSF, and USDA/NIFA are interested in supporting research related to: (1) Evaluation of potential exposures to engineered nanomaterials including an exploration of environmental and biological fate, transport, and transformation of these materials throughout their lifetimes; and (2) Improvements in the scientific understanding of engineered nanoscale additives and ingredients that may be intentionally introduced into food for delivery of important micronutrients and modification of sensory attributes.
The Harold T. Shapiro Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioethics, The University Center for Human Values, Princeton University
The University Center for Human Values invites applications for the Harold T. Shapiro Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioethics. The Shapiro Fellowship supports outstanding scholars studying ethical issues arising from developments in medicine or the biological sciences. The search committee particularly encourages proposals focusing on problems of practical importance that have broader theoretical interest. The Harold T. Shapiro Postdoctoral Fellowship in Bioethics was created in 2002 to provide an opportunity for an outstanding scholar to spend from one to three years at Princeton to further their scholarship and participate in the University’s teaching program. The postdoc will spend the term of the appointment in residence at Princeton conducting research and teaching the equivalent of one course each year. The postdoc will participate in the Ira W. DeCamp Seminar in Bioethics and will be invited to participate in the other activities of the University Center for Human Values.
Qualifications
Applicants must have completed all the requirements for the Ph.D., M.D., or other equivalent doctoral degree by September 1, 2010. Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s previous accomplishments and the promise of their proposed research project in bioethics. Please note that an applicant may have a background in any area of ethical studies, not necessarily in bioethics. However, the proposed research plan should be related to the field of bioethics. The capacity to contribute to the University’s teaching program will also be taken into account.
Term of Appointment
The term of the fellowship is one year, beginning September 1, 2010, with the possibility of extension for up to two further years. Princeton University offers competitive salary and employee benefits.
How to Apply
Applicants should submit all of the following materials by December 1, 2009, via our online application system at http://uchv.princeton.edu/news/news_item.php?id=46:
- A curriculum vitae;
- A research proposal (not to exceed 1,500 words);
- A scholarly paper (not to exceed 50 pages) representing the applicant’s scholarly achievement or potential;
- Two confidential letters of recommendation, commenting specifically about the applicant’s qualifications for the proposed research project;
- Transcripts covering all graduate-level work (this may be sent via hard copy under separate cover).
The Selection Committee begins reviewing applications immediately and incomplete applications may be at a disadvantage.
Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. For information about applying to Princeton and voluntarily self-identifying, please link to http://www.princeton.edu/dof/about_us/dof_job_openings/. For questions or more information, please contact the University Center for Human Values at 609-258-4798 or values@princeton.edu.
American Federation for Aging Research Grants
The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) is pleased to announce the 2010 AFAR Grant Programs. AFAR will offer seven grant programs in 2010, providing funding opportunities for medical students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty and mid-career faculty.
Since 1981, AFAR has provided more than $124 million to nearly 2,600 new investigators and students. To learn more about our grant programs, go to www.afar.org/grants.html or contact the grant princesses at grants@afar.org.
American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR)
55 West 39th Street, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10018
tel: (212) 703-9977
fax: (212) 997-0330
e-mail: grants@afar.org
www.afar.org
www.infoaging.org
REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS (RFA): FACULTY TRAVEL AWARD
The Yale Global Health Initiative (GHI) invites applications for Faculty Travel Awards to facilitate development of new Global Health (GH) research collaborations. GHI recognizes the challenges associated with establishing international research partnerships, as well as the need to undertake field visits to potential international research sites. The GHI Faculty Travel Awards support international travel for these purposes as a step in the preparation of a grant proposal.
The GHI plans to fund two to four awards under this RFA, in AY2009/2010, with awards ranging from $2,000 to $5,000. The awards will provide seed funds for faculty to travel to low- and middle-income countries to establish new research collaborations and to plan new research projects. These awards will not fund research itself, but will fund the planning of new research. It is our expectation that these awards will lead to submission of new applications for external funding for GH research.
ELIGIBILITY: Applications will be accepted from any full-time faculty member at Yale. Funds may be used for plane tickets, ground transportation, accommodations, per diem, and other international travel related expenses. However the award is not intended to support travel that could be financed through the applicant’s existing research. Preference will be given to faculty not previously involved in GH research, to Central Campus faculty, to junior faculty, and to interdisciplinary, collaborative projects involving faculty from different departments or schools. We encourage separate, linked applications for such interdisciplinary projects, with each applicant receiving a separate award.
APPLICATION: Completed applications should include the following:
1. A cover page with the project title and the Principal Investigator’s name, phone number, e-mail address, mailing address, department affiliation, and position. For linked applications, state the name, department/school affiliation, and position of your Yale collaborator.
2. Narrative statement of Principal Investigator’s research, expertise and career goals [maximum 300 words]
3. Project description. This should include a summary of the intended research project, a description of the potential international research partner and institution, including any previous collaborations with the applicant, and an explanation of how the travel award will further a grant submission. For linked applications, each applicant should describe his or her particular role in and contribution to the intended research project. [maximum 3 pages]
4. Potential funders of the research project and type of grant
5. Budget – should be in the $2,000 to $5,000 range
6. Copy of invitation from international collaborator (e.g. letter, email)
Note: Please do not submit appendices with the application. Applications should use Times New Roman font size 12, single-spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
SUBMISSION: Applications should be submitted electronically, as a single PDF attachment, to HANNAH.WHEATLEY@YALE.EDU [Subject: Application for GHI Travel Awards] by Friday, December 4, 2009. Applicants will be notified about funding, via e-mail, no later than Friday, December 18, 2009. We encourage you to contact Hannah Wheatley (HANNAH. WHEATLEY@YALE.EDU or 203-432-5613) for any questions or clarifications.
Greenwall Fellowship Program Two-Year Post-Doctoral Position
The Greenwall Fellowship Program in Bioethics and Health Policy, sponsored jointly by Johns Hopkins University and Georgetown University, is inviting physicians and other doctorate-level clinicians (e.g., PhD nurses) to apply for a two-year post-doctoral fellowship position beginning in September 2010. The fellowship includes an individualized academic program, a summer internship in a health policy setting, and supervised research in bioethics. Limited clinical work during the fellowship may be possible. The stipend will be $122,003 for both years, including individual health insurance. For more information, visit http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/bioethics and click on the Academic Training link.
All applicants must submit a CV, three letters of reference, copies of undergraduate/graduate transcripts, a writing sample not to exceed 40 typed pages, and a personal statement describing why you want to be a Greenwall Fellow to Dr. Ruth Faden, Greenwall Fellowship Program, c/o Berman Institute of Bioethics, Johns Hopkins University, 624 N. Broadway, Hampton House, Suite 352, Baltimore, MD 21205-1996. The deadline for applications is December 1, 2009.
Approaches to Assessing Potential Food Allergy from Genetically Engineered Plants
URL: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2010/2010_star_biotech.html
Open Date: 10/02/2009 - Close Date: 01/07/2010
Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of its Science to Achieve Results (STAR) program, is issuing this request for applications (RFA) for applied research on innovative or improved methods to predict whether or not a pesticide protein is a food allergen. Research to characterize the key factors that influence human immune responses to dietary proteins is needed in order to better assess potential food allergy from genetically engineered plants. Proposals are requested on the role of dose, route of sensitization, and/or the physicochemical properties of ingested proteins and their influence on the development of immune sensitization, oral tolerance, or the elicitation of allergic symptoms. Also of interest is how the food matrix and gastrointestinal environment in which proteins are ingested may affect these immune responses. The overall aim of the research program is to improve safety assessment for genetically engineered plants by enhancing the ability to estimate the potency of unknown proteins relative to known allergenic and non-allergenic proteins. Because there is no single, definitive test for determining the allergenic potential of novel pesticide proteins in the diet, risk assessment associated with the regulation of foods derived from modern biotechnology currently uses a “weight-of-evidence” approach. The research will contribute to improved methods for assessing the potential dietary allergenicity of pesticide proteins in genetically engineered plants.
2010 Academic Year EPA Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for Undergraduate Environmental Study
URL: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2010/2010_gro_undergrad.html
Open Date: 09/15/2009 - Close Date: 12/10/2009
Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Center for Environmental Research (NCER), invites applications for the Greater Research Opportunities (GRO) Fellowships for undergraduate environmentally related study for bachelor’s level students. The deadline for receipt of applications is December 10, 2009. Subject to availability of funding, the Agency plans to award approximately 30 new fellowships by July 30, 2010. The fellowship provides up to $19,250 per year of academic support and $8,000 for internship support for a combined total of up to $46,500 over the life of the fellowship.
The GRO program enhances and supports quality environmental education for undergraduates, and thereby encourages them to continue their education beyond the baccalaureate level, and pursue careers in environmentally related fields.
The actual amount awarded per year will vary depending on the amount of tuition and fees and the number of months the stipend is required. This fellowship is intended to help defray costs associated with environmentally oriented study leading to a bachelor’s degree.
7th Annual P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability
Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet
URL: http://www.epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2010/2010_p3.html
Open Date: 08/27/2009 - Close Date: 01/05/2010
Summary: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), as part of the P3 Award Program, is seeking applications proposing to research, develop, and design solutions to real world challenges involving the overall sustainability of human society. The P3 competition highlights the use of scientific principles in creating innovative projects focused on sustainability. The P3 Awards program was developed to foster progress toward sustainability by achieving the mutual goals of economic prosperity, protection of the planet, and improved quality of life for its people-- people, prosperity, and the planet – the three pillars of sustainability. The EPA offers the P3 competition in order to respond to the technical needs of the world while moving towards the goal of sustainability.
Cleveland Fellowship In Advanced Bioethics - Call For Applications
The Cleveland Clinic, in partnership with Case Western Reserve University, University Hospitals Case Medical Center, MetroHealth Medical Center and the Louis Stokes Cleveland Veterans Administration Medical Center, invites applications to the Cleveland Fellowship in Advanced Bioethics. Fellows who graduate from this two-year, full-time program will comprise the next generation of leaders in Bioethics in academic institutions, health care settings, industry, and community and government agencies.
This fellowship training will take advantage of Cleveland’s major academic medical centers to provide a rich experience in clinical and research ethics. The participant will be involved in scholarship and discussion of critical moral issues facing modern biomedicine regionally, nationally and internationally. Specific areas of focus will include:
- The interface between clinical medicine and research during medical innovation
- The interface between traditional medical practice and public health
- The interface between clinical research and industry, and
- The interface between national and international approaches to medical care.
- All fellows will take an active role in public bioethics education as part of this curriculum.
The successful participant will have the opportunity to obtain a master’s degree in Bioethics from Case Western Reserve University, comprehensive clinical ethics consultation experience, and research experience as part of this training.
Applications will be considered from professionals with terminal post-graduate degrees in medicine, philosophy, nursing, social work, religious studies, law, or other fields related to the practice of clinical and academic bioethics. The next fellowship class begins July 1, 2010.
To apply, candidates must submit by December 15, 2009:
- A cover letter explaining your qualifications for this fellowship with a statement of your objectives.
- A current curriculum vitae including education and/or activities pertaining to bioethics
- Three letters of recommendation, at least one commenting on your abilities as an adult learner (submitted directly)
- One to three examples of scholarly written work
Applications will not be considered until all materials are received. If you are accepted into the program, further documentation will be required including transcripts.
Please send materials electronically or in hard copy to: Mary Adams, Fellowship Coordinator, Department of Bioethics, JJ-60, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44195. Phone: 216-445-2739. e-mail: adamsm@ccf.org
Application deadline is December 15, 2009. Further information and application guidelines available at: www.clevelandclinic.org/bioethics/fellowship
The Ethics Education in Science and Engineering (EESE) program accepts proposals for research and educational projects to improve ethics education in all of the fields of science and engineering that NSF supports, especially in interdisciplinary or inter-institutional contexts. Proposals must focus on improving ethics education for graduate students in those fields, although the proposed programs may benefit advanced undergraduates in addition to graduate students.
The deadline for 2009 applications has passed. But if you are interested in submitting a proposal for 2010, go to: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2008/nsf08530/nsf08530.htm
