DEADLINES ANNOUNCED: 05/15/2007 and 09/01/2007
The Human Growth Foundation's (HGF) announces its Small Grants Program for investigation of human growth and its disorders. Special consideration will be given to new investigators and ideas new to the field. Postdoctoral research dealing with all aspects of normal and abnormal growth in the areas of biological, psychological, educational, and dietary will be considered. Special consideration will be given for the chondrodystrophies.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: Up to four grants in the amount $7,500 to $10,000 each will be awarded in 2007. Grants are not distributed before the end of the year; no part of the grant shall be used toward administrative overhead; and a synopsis of the research results is required to be submitted the following year.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Please submit a standard NIH-type biographical sketch and a two-page letter of intent by May 15, 2007. All letters received by HGF will be submitted to the HGF Research Committee, members of which consist of scientists and physicians. The topics most relevant to HGF interests will be selected. The applicants selected will be notified by mail by June 30, 2007, at which time HGF will request submission of a full grant application prepared in NIH format. Although the use of the NIH form is not necessary, it is recommended that the applicant use the NIH form as a guideline. This final application will be due at the HGF national office at the above address no later than September 1, 2007. Notice of awards will be sent out on or near November 15, 2007. Applications may also be transmitted to the Human Growth Foundation via e-mail to hgf1@hgfound.org, with the application attached in a readable/printable presentation format.
DEADLINES ANNOUNCED:
04/15/2007
08/15/2007
12/15/2007
AFSP Pilot Grants are intended to provide seed money for new research projects. Grants can be directed toward research on suicide from a variety of disciplines, including psychiatry, medicine, psychology, genetics, epidemiology, neurobiology, sociology, nursing, and many others. Pilot Grants are not intended to support the development or implementation of prevention programs, educational programs, treatments, or other interventions that do not have a significant research component. Grants are awarded by AFSP with the understanding that the recipient
individual or institution will not accept funds for the same purpose from any other granting agency.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: Pilot Grants provide up to $20,000 over one or two years. Allowable costs include compensation for investigators; professional and technical assistance, including stipends for graduate students and postdoctoral assistants; research supplies; domestic travel required to conduct the proposed research; subject fees; and costs of computer time. Nonallowable costs include indirect costs; construction, alteration, or maintenance of buildings; standard office equipment or furniture; durable computer equipment; international travel; expenses related to conference attendance or presentations at conferences; purchasing and binding of books; and periodicals; recruiting and relocation expenses; nonmedical or personal services to patients; per diem charges for hospital beds; and tuition.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: Pilot Grants may be awarded to investigators of any academic rank, and to those who do not have previous suicide research experience. Research grants are awarded to not-for-profit institutions and/or organizations in the US and abroad. Grant applications are not accepted from for-profit organizations or state or federal government agencies.
Deadline: 04/04/2007
The goal of the Undergraduate Biology and Mathematics (UBM) activity is to enhance undergraduate education and training at the intersection of the biological and mathematical sciences and to better prepare undergraduate biology or mathematics students to pursue graduate study and careers in fields that integrate the mathematical and biological sciences. The core of the activity is long-term research experiences for interdisciplinarily balanced teams of at least two undergraduates. Projects should focus on research at the intersection of the mathematical and biological sciences. Projects should provide students exposure to contemporary mathematics and biology, addressed with modern research tools and methods. That is, projects must be genuine research experiences rather than rehearsals of research methods. Projects must involve students from both areas in collaborative research experiences and include joint mentorship by faculty in both fields. In addition, it is expected that projects will strengthen the research and education capacity, infrastructure, and culture of the participating institutions. To this end, projects should create models for education in the mathematical and biological sciences and influence the direction of academic programs for a broad range of students. UBM is a joint effort of the Education and Human Resources (EHR), Biological Sciences (BIO), and Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS) Directorates at NSF. Research activities should focus on areas funded by the Division for Mathematical Sciences and the Directorate for Biological Sciences. NSF does not normally support bioscience research with disease-related goals, including work on the etiology, diagnosis or treatment of physical or mental disease, abnormality, or malfunction in human beings or animals. Within this context, there is room for a variety of activities, ranging from undergraduate research participation, through curriculum and faculty development, as well as internships outside the academic institution. The program encourages collaborations that bring together biological and mathematical scientists from associate, baccalaureate, masters, or Ph.D. granting institutions, minority serving institutions, national and regional organizations, and that may involve industrial or government laboratories. Opportunities for partnering across institutions and for developing international collaborations are welcome.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: NSF anticipates making 6 to 9 standard grants, including 2 to 3 institutional awards and 4 to 6 group awards. The anticipated funding amount is $3.3 million in FY 2007, pending the availability of funds. The duration of projects may be up to five years (for Institutional projects), or up to three years (for Group projects), and NSF strongly encourages projects of these durations. Total award sizes for Institutional projects should not exceed an average of $200,000 per year. Total award sizes for Group projects should not exceed $80,000 per year. Cost sharing is not required by NSF. An administrative allowance, limited to 25 percent of the participant support stipend amount only, is allowed for UBM awards as partial reimbursement of indirect costs.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: The categories of proposers identified in the Grant Proposal Guide are eligible to submit proposals under this program solicitation. PLEASE NOTE: Only undergraduate students who are citizens or permanent residents of the United States or its possessions can be supported with NSF funds. NOTE: Foreign researchers at U.S. institutions may be able to apply for this award through their institution. Contact the program officer for details.
Deadline: 04/30/2007
The International Music Competition is intended for a selection of young musicians who must be at concert standard. The standards are therefore high and the cash and concert performance prizes are only awarded for outstanding performances. The 2007 competition will comprise the following categories: Oboe, Trombone, Percussion, Piano Trio. The Competition will be held late-August through mid-September, 2007. All rounds are open to the public.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: For all classes - first, second and third place prizes are EURO 8,000, 6,000, and 4,000 for soloists; EURO 20,000, 15,000, and 10,000 for wind quintet.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: The invitation for this competition is intended for young musicians of all nations who are interested in following an international career.
DEADLINES ANNOUNCED: 05/01/2007
Rudin Glaucoma Prize is awarded by The New York Academy of Medicine for the most outstanding glaucoma work published during the previous year. The award is given in honor of Lewis Rudin, the New York City real estate developer.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: Funded by the May and Samuel Rudin Family Foundation, Inc., the 2007 Lewis Rudin Glaucoma Prize of $50,000 will be awarded for the most outstanding glaucoma publication of 2006. All authors of the published work will receive recognition; however, the monetary prize will be granted to the nominated applicant.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: Candidates must be the first or last author of the published work and be primarily responsible for the research.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Individuals may apply for themselves, or be nominated by colleagues. Applications must be submitted no later than the above deadline and should be sent to the Administrative Program Coordinator above. Questions regarding the Lewis Rudin Glaucoma Prize, the instructions, or the application, should be directed to the Administrative Program Coordinator as well. The application form is available in MS Word or PDF format at the above E-Forms address. Submit 10 collated copies of the application materials and article to the above address. The successful nominee will be notified by July 2007.
DEADLINES ANNOUNCED: 01/25/2007
The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) invites U.S. colleges and universities to apply for funding to host a visiting lecturer from Norway or Sweden. The awards are for appointments of one semester, and should fall within the 2007-2008 academic year. Lectureships should be in the area of contemporary studies, with an emphasis on one of five areas: Public Policy, Conflict Resolution, Environmental Studies, Multiculturalism, and Healthcare. The American-Scandinavian Foundation (ASF) is a publicly supported, nonprofit, organization that promotes international understanding through education and cultural exchange between the U.S. and the Nordic countries.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: The institution is responsible for selecting the lecturer it wishes to host. The ASF cannot assist in establishing contacts. All pre-appointment communication with the lecturer, and arrangements for teaching, public presentations and housing during the lectureship appointment are the responsibility of the host institution. The host institution would be expected to provide support complementing the $20,000 stipend. Additional supportcould be in the form of: subsidized faculty housing; travel and insurance expenses; office and computer use; additional stipend support, etc.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: The competition is open to all American colleges and universities. The award is appropriate not just for Scandinavian studies departments, but for any department or inter- disciplinary program with an interest in incorporating a Scandinavian focus into its course offerings. The lecturer must be a Norwegian or Swedish citizen, and a scholar or expert in a field appropriate to the host department or program. The ASF encourages consideration of the practitioner as well as the academic as a lectureship candidate.
DEADLINES ANNOUNCED: 02/01/2007 and 09/01/2007
The Alcoholic Beverage Medical Research Foundation is a nonprofit independent research organization that provides support for scientific studies on the use and prevention of misuse of alcoholic beverages. The mission of the Foundation includes: (1) achieving a better understanding of the effects of alcohol on the health and behavior of individuals; (2) providing the scientific basis for prevention and treatment of alcohol misuse and alcoholism; (3) funding innovative, high-quality research; (4) supporting promising new investigators; and (5) communicating information effectively with the research community and other interested parties. The Foundation accepts applications for grants to conduct research on important aspects of alcohol consumption and its effects. Overall, the following areas are more directly related to the mission of the Foundation, and therefore, are of greater interest: factors influencing transitions in drinking patterns and behavior; effects of moderate use of alcohol on health and well-being; mechanisms underlying the behavioral and biomedical effects of alcohol; and biobehavioral/interdisciplinary research on the etiology of alcohol misuse. The Foundation does not encourage applications on treatment of the complications of advanced alcoholism. However, research involving treatment intended to elucidate the pathogenesis of alcohol-related problems will be considered. Non-research activities such as education projects, public awareness efforts and referral services are not eligible for support. The mission of the ABMRF grant program is to energize the field by helping researchers begin their careers and position them to attract greater funding from other sources with the track record resulting from a Foundation grant.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: Approximately US $2 million is available each year to fund newly approved applications and continuation of previously funded projects. Funds may be requested in U.S. or Canadian currency for a period of up to two years. Funding of the second year depending on the availability of funds and satisfactory progress during the first year. Most annual awards do not exceed $50,000, which includes a maximum of 15 percent indirect costs. Funds may be used for expenses related to the conduct of the approved research project, including salaries and wages, equipment, supplies, travel, and other necessary expenses.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: Applications may be submitted by public or private nonprofit organizations such as universities, colleges, hospitals, research institutes and organizations, and governmental research agencies and laboratories in the United States and Canada. Grants are made only to institutions on behalf of a named principal investigator, not to individuals. The proposed principal investigator of the research project must be a faculty or staff memberof the applicant institution. This person must be qualified to direct the research and is responsible for its conduct. Persons on training status--such as undergraduate, graduate and medical students, postdoctoral fellows, interns and residents--are not eligible to serve as principal investigators, unless they will be in independent faculty positions, or the equivalent, at the start of the grant period.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Applications are due by February 1 and September 1 as postmark deadlines. An application package must be postmarked by that date. If the date falls on a weekend or holiday, the postmark deadline is the most recent weekday before February 1 or September 1. Forms and further details are available from the E-forms website listed above and in the following PDF: http://www.abmrf.org/ grantguide.pdf.
DEADLINES ANNOUNCED:
03/01/2007
09/15/2007
Effective October 1, 2006, the Divisions of Chemical and Transport Systems (CTS) and Bioengineering and Environmental Systems (BES) will merge to form the Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental, and Transport Systems (CBET). The mission of the Biomedical Engineering and Engineering Healthcare cluster is to provide opportunities to develop novel ideas into projects that integrate engineering and life science principles in solving biomedical problems that serve humanity. The Research to Aid Persons with Disabilities (RAPD)
program supports the development of technologies for new and improved devices or software for persons with disabilities. RAPD is also directed toward the characterization, restoration, and/or substitution of normal functions in humans. Emphasis is placed on significant advancement of
fundamental engineering knowledge and not on incremental improvements. Undergraduate engineering design projects are also supported, especially those that provide prototype "custom-designed" devices or software for persons with mental and/or physical disabilities. PIs are encouraged to apply for supplemental funding under the Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Program (NSF 00-107). Examples of topics in RAPD are: novel acoustic wave processing and noise reduction techniques for applications such as hearing aids; development of biocompatible detection technologies that could serve as massively parallel interfaces for communicating with neural tissue such as used in artificial retina; and novel technologies for home healthcare, such as new approaches for transdermal drug delivery and home healthcare medication management and telemonitoring. NOTE: Foreign researchers at U.S. institutions may be able to apply for this award through their institution. Contact the
program officer for details.
DEADLINES ANNOUNCED:
01/23/2007
02/07/2007
02/21/2007
Human and Social Dynamics (HSD) is an NSF-wide priority area that includes all NSF disciplines and fields. The focus on dynamics--on how cognitive systems, individuals, formal and informal organizations, cultures, and societies evolve and change over space and time--distinguishes research in the HSD priority area. Projects will explore the dynamics of changes that range in time from nanoseconds to millennia and across scales ranging from the internal workings of the human mind to the interplay of global social and cultural systems. In the FY 2007 HSD competition there will be only three areas of emphasis for consideration: Agents of Change (AOC, IRIS record 13585), Dynamics of Human Behavior (DHB, this record) and Decision Making, Risk and Uncertainty (DRU, see IRIS record 21345). Research projects that involve more than one of these emphasis areas are encouraged, but a primary area of emphasis must be identified. Research in the Dynamics of Human Behavior focuses on multidisciplinary examinations of dynamics--change in human behavior over time. Examples include the dynamics through which individuals and organizations (including families and other informal organizations) create, grow, learn, change, and act under the impetus of internal and external stimuli; the influence organizational, community, and environmental structures and processes have on these dynamics; the interplay of evolutionary forces and human behavioral change; and individual cognitive, computational, linguistic, developmental, social, biological, and other processes as dynamic evolving systems. These processes include systems of coordination and control in the behavior of individuals, the dynamics of coordination between individuals, and the dynamics of change across the life span of individuals and organizations. DHB research may draw upon formal concepts about dynamics from biology and mathematics, the physical sciences, information science and engineering to characterize dynamic behavior, such as work that calls upon complexity theory, agent-based or animal models, cognitive models, stochastic models, dynamical systems theory and bifurcation analysis. The interdisciplinary nature of the work may link the behavior of individuals and/or organizations and their social, cognitive or biological underpinnings, as they evolve over varying time scales, to influences including natural and built environments, geographical contexts, and social networks. Any tools and models for understanding human behavior that are developed as part of this competition should have applications across a broad array of HSD problems. HSD awards will enable researchers and educators to pursue different kinds of activities: (1) Full Research projects will support multidisciplinary teams of three or more investigators from at least two different fields in projects that use interdisciplinary approaches to advance fundamental understanding about human and social dynamics. Projects are expected to have significant educational or other broader impacts in addition to advancing fundamental knowledge. HSD awards will enable researchers and educators to pursue different kinds of activities: (1) Full Research projects will support multidisciplinary teams of three or more investigators from at least two different fields in projects that use interdisciplinary approaches to advance fundamental understanding about human and social dynamics. (2) Exploratory Research and HSD Research Community Development projects will support multidisciplinary teams of three or more investigators from at least two different fields, typically for one or two years. (A) Exploratory Research projects enable teams to perform preliminary activities that provide the basis for further work. (B) HSD Research Community Development projects will support interdisciplinary educational activities and other broad-ranging efforts, including research workshops and training activities that aim to increase awareness, capabilities, and networks within and across scholarly communities, with an eye to enabling interdisciplinary collaborations and increasing the quality of HSD research.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: In FY 2007, Human and Social Dynamics will support two types of Full Research proposals: Type 1, with maximum award sizes of $750,000, and Type 2, with maximum award sizes of $1,250,000. It is expected that most (approximately 50 to 70) awards will be made as Type 1 awards and a much smaller set (approximately 8 to 10) will be made as Type 2 awards. In addition to Type 1 and Type 2 Full Research proposals, HSD will continue to support Exploratory Research and HSD Research Community Development (ERCD) proposals, with maximum award sizes of $125,000.
Deadline: 12/05/2006
National Research Service Awards are provided for research training in specified areas of biomedical and behavioral research. The senior fellowship is designed to provide training for experienced scientists who wish to make major changes in the direction of their research careers or who wish to broaden their scientific background by acquiring new research capabilities. These awards will enable individuals beyond the new investigator stage to take time from regular responsibilities for the purpose of receiving training to increase their scientific capabilities to engage in health-related research. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) was established to evaluate and determine the efficacy of various unconventional, alternative or complementary medical practices. Unconventional practices
include medical interventions that are not widely taught at medical schools or are not generally available at hospitals within the United States. Examples of areas of interest include, but are not limited to: acupuncture; homeopathy; structural manipulation including chiropractic/
massage; visual imagery, relaxation techniques, meditation, herbal therapies, or diet and life style. The Center is especially interested in alternative procedures in the treatment of life-threatening diseases (e.g., women's breast cancer or AIDS HIV) and the subsequent impact on: a) course of disease; b) wellness/quality of life/ prevention; c) statistical/population disease trends; d) basic biological systems.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: Stipends for senior fellows are determined individually at the time of award. The amount of the stipend to be paid shall be based on the salary or remuneration the individual would have been paid from their home institution on the date of the award. In no case shall the NIH stipend exceed $51,036 per year. Support may be requested for a period of up to two years. Fellows in the first 12 months of postdoctoral NRSA support will incur a service obligation of one month for each month of support.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: Individuals must have received, as of the beginning date of the NRSA appointment a Ph.D., M.D., D.O., D.D.S., D.V.M., O.D., D.P.M., Sc.D., Eng.D., N.D., D.C., Dr. P.H., D.N.S., Pharm. D., D.S.W., Psy.D., or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited domestic or foreign institution and must have had at least seven subsequent years of relevant research or professional experience.
Deadine: 11/13/06
The goal of the Avon Foundation-AACR International Scholar Awards in Breast Cancer Research is to enhance the quality of cancer research in countries where opportunities for specialized scientific training are limited. The Award provides junior faculty members residing and conducting breast cancer research in those areas of the world with a two-year placement with a renowned breast cancer scientist at a prominent research institution in the United States. The skills and knowledge gained will help recipients to implement and/or continue successful programs of breast cancer research in their home countries at the conclusion of the two-year program, ultimately leading to the improved care of women with breast cancer. Scholars may apply to two out of five specific research programs offered. The current list of research programs is posted online at http://www.aacr.org/page3722.aspx.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: The awards provide $50,000 in salary support per year for the two-year term. Additional grants and benefits to support the scholar's research and to enhance the Scholar's professional development are also included.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: Applicants must be nationals or permanent residents of countries where opportunities for specialized scientific training and advancement for physicians and scientists are limited and must currently be residing and conducting research within these targeted countries. (Eligible countries are listed on the AACR Web site.) Candidates must be holding a faculty appointment at the level of instructor, acting assistant professor, or assistant professor and have held this appointment for no longer than ten years by December 31 of the application year. Individuals without one of those titles who believe that they are eligible must attach a letter from the institution's dean certifying that the position held is an equivalent position. Applicants must have a doctoral-level degree: Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent. AACR membership is not required. Applicants who are currently enrolled in an educational program toward a degree are not eligible. Employees or subcontractors of private industry are not eligible. Applicants may apply for up to two of the five available programs; a separate application package must be submitted for each position.
Deadline: 12/01/06
The AACR Career Development Awards provide important transitional support as investigators move from postdoctoral studies to faculty status. The AACR-Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Career Development Award in Breast Cancer Research supports projects in basic, translational, clinical, or prevention research with 100% applicability to breast cancer. Potential candidates for this award are also encouraged to consider the AACR-Gertrude B. Elion Cancer Research Award .
SUPPORT PROVIDED: The term of the award is for two years (July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2009) with a grant of $50,000 per year. The award, provided to the winner's sponsoring institution, must be used for direct research expenses, which may include payments to research assistants. No indirect costs are provided with this award. The grant is not intended to replace or supplement the salary of the awardee. Payments will be made directly to the institution on a quarterly basis; the first payment will be made on July 1, 2007. Attendance at the AACR 2007 Annual Meeting to accept the Award; registration and travel support will be provided. Support is also provided for attendance at the 2008 AACR Annual Meeting. Participation in a national dialogue on breast health care is required, if asked by the Komen Foundation to participate. The winners must devote a substantial portion of time, ordinarily 70%, to cancer research during
the award years.
Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants is the first new program under the NEH’s new Digital Humanities Initiative. The name "Start-Up Grant" is deliberately evocative of the technology start-up--a company like an Apple Computer or a Google that took a brilliant idea and, with a small amount of seed money, was able to grow it into a new way of doing business. NEH's Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants will encourage scholars with bright new ideas and provide the funds to get their projects off the ground. Some projects will be practical, others completely blue sky. Some will fail while others will succeed wildly and develop into important projects. But all will incorporate new ways of studying the humanities.
The cross-divisional nature of the Start-Up Grants is a key. Applicants don't need to be concerned with determining exactly which NEH division or program is best suited for their projects. Their job is to be innovative and the NEH's job is to provide the funding they need to be successful. NEH staff will work with potential applicants in the pre-application stages to help them craft their submissions.
NEH Digital Humanities Start-Up Grants are offered for the planning or initial stages of digital humanities initiatives in all areas of NEH concern: research, publication, preservation, access, teacher training, and dissemination in informal or formal educational settings. The maximum award is $30,000. Applications should describe the concept or problem that is being addressed, the plan of work, the experience of the project team as it relates to the plan, and the intended outcomes of both the grant and the larger project that the grant will initiate.
Application guidelines for this program are available at:
http://www.neh.gov/grants/guidelines/digitalhumanitiesstartup.html
General information about the NEH’s Digital Humanities Initiative is available at:
http://www.neh.gov/grants/digitalhumanities.html
Questions? Please contact: dhi@neh.gov
DEADLINES ANNOUNCED: 12/01/2006
The Coretta Scott King Book Award is presented annually by the Coretta Scott King Task Force of the American Library Association's Committee of the Ethnic Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table (EMIERT). The Award commemorates the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and honors his widow, Coretta Scott King, for her courage and determination
in continuing the work for peace and world brotherhood. This award seeks to encourage the artistic expression of the African American experience via literature and the graphic arts, including biographical, social, historical, and social history treatments by African American authors and illustrators.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: The Award consists of a plaque and a cash award of $1,000 donated by Johnson Publications to the author and Book wholesalers to the illustrator. Encyclopedia Britannica and World Book donate sets of encyclopedias (Britannica to the author, and World Book to the illustrator).
APPLICANT INFORMATION: Recipients are African American authors and illustrators of African descent whose distinguished books reflect the African American experience from both the historical and contemporary perspectives.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Nominated books must: portray some aspect of the black experience, past, present, or future; be written/illustrated by an African American; be published in the U.S. in the year preceding presentation of the Award; be an original work; and be written for a youth audience in one of the three following categories: preschool-grade four; grades five to eight; or grades 9-12. Particular attention will be paid to titles that seek to motivate readers to develop their own attitudes and behaviors as well as comprehend their personal duty and responsibility as citizens in a pluralistic society. Applications must be received by December 1, annually.
DEADLINES ANNOUNCED: 12/01/2006
04/01/2007
The Program for Minority Research Training In Psychiatry (PMRTP) is designed to increase the number of underrepresented minority men and women in the field of psychiatric research. Research training offers the opportunity to engage in scientific investigation across the full array of disciplines, from basic neuroscience, genetics, and pharmacology to the cognitive behavioral, and social sciences, clinical psychiatry, and mental health services research. Research exposure can help students and trainees develop sound skills for clinical assessment and treatment planning.
SUPPORT PROVIDED: Support from Program for Minority Research Training In Psychiatry (PMRTP) falls into three categories: stipends, travel, and tuition and fees. Stipends are based on the trainee's years of relevant experience and the length of the research training experience. For current full-year equivalents contact the sponsor. Previous full-year equivalents were $20,772 for medical students, $45,048 to $46,992 for residents and up to $51,036 for post-residency fellows. Stipends for shorter periods of time are prorated. Trainees can not receive funds from another federal source at the same time; however, stipends may be augmented through nonfederal sources. Travel funds are available on a limited basis for full-time trainees and "mini-fellows" to travel to the APA annual meeting or to the American College of Neuropsychopharmacology meeting. Limited tuition assistance is available for full-time trainees to attend specific courses that are required as part of their training.
APPLICANT INFORMATION: The program provides funding for short and long-term training opportunities at three levels: Medical School, Residency and Post-residency. National competitions also enable qualified "mini-fellows" to attend research-oriented meetings of psychiatric organizations. Preference in selection is given to underrepresented minorities such as American Indians, Blacks/African-Americans, Hispanics, Pacific Islanders, or other ethnic or racial group members found to be underrepresented in biomedical or behavioral research. The PMRTP is funded by the National Institute of Mental Health and is administered by the American Psychiatric Institute for Research and Education. The deadlines for training under the PMRTP depend on the trainee's level of training and the length of proposed training. Residents seeking a year or more of training and post- resident fellows should apply by December 1. Interviews will be required of all post-residency applicants and may be required of residents. Medical students and residents seeking less than one year of training should apply three months before the proposed training is to begin. Summer medical students who will start their training by June 30 should apply by April 1. Deadlines for "mini-fellows" vary and are specified when a competition is announced. Trainees who are interested in applying are encouraged to contact the PMRTP office to receive the criteria for selection and the application materials appropriate to their level of education.