Research Experience for Undergraduates in Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology at the University of Chicago
2014 dates: June 17th - August 22nd Application due date: February 3, 2014 The Department of Molecular Genetics and Cell Biology at the University of Chicago is at the forefront of research in molecular mechanisms underlying cell biology and organismal development. Current faculty work on fundamental problems in biology using a wide range of model systems including viruses, bacteria, protozoa, fungi, plants, nematode worms, fruit flies, fish and mice. With funding from the National Science Foundation, the Department offers an exciting opportunity for talented undergraduates to acquire experience in research. T...
Source: ScanGrants feed - January 15, 2014 Category: Research Authors: University of Chicago Source Type: funding
Research Experience for Undergraduates Program at the University of California, San Francisco
The Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) program provides state of the art hands-on training in the methods and logic of molecular biosciences with the goal of facilitating undergraduate students' successful transition to graduate research. Mentors for this program are drawn from the entire UCSF faculty and broadly represent all major approaches to modern biology. The application deadline for summer 2014 is February 3, 2014. A completed application must include: ■ Application and personal statement ■ Two letters of recommendation ■ Copy of college transcript(s) PROGRAM FEATURE...
Source: ScanGrants feed - January 15, 2014 Category: Research Authors: University of California, San Francisco Source Type: funding
Marquette University 2014 Summer Research Program in Biological Science
The Department of Biological Sciences is pleased to announce its 2014 Summer Research Program. (June 2 - August 6) This program is open to students from all universities and colleges. Participants conduct independent research projects in faculty laboratories in the areas of microbiology, molecular biology, cell biology, developmental biology, neurobiology or invertebrate/vertebrate physiology. The program pairs each student with a faculty mentor who will supervise the student projects. Students are involved daily in their selected research. At the end of the summer students present the results of their r...
Source: ScanGrants feed - January 14, 2014 Category: Research Authors: Marquette University Source Type: funding
Call for Nominations: American Association of Anatomists Young Investigator Awards
Nominations are due each year on August 15; nominees are then asked to submit three representative papers by September 15. Winning nominees and their nominators will be notified of selection in late October and will be expected to present a lecture at the AAA Annual Meeting/EB. Beginning with nominations made in 2008, AAA’s Young Investigator Awards combine three long-standing AAA awards with a new award to recognize investigators in the early stages of their careers who have made important contributions to biomedical science through their research in cell/molecular biology, developmental biology, comparativ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - January 13, 2014 Category: Research Authors: American Association of Anatomists Source Type: funding
Robert Feulgen Prize
The Robert Feulgen Prize (3000 EUR) will be awarded for an outstanding achievement in the field of histochemistry. The contributions may be either towards the development of new histochemical and cytochemical techniques or in the application of existing technology towards solving important problems in biology and/or medicine. Addressed are scientists working in microscopical sciences (in the widest sense) as well as in biochemistry, cell biology, endocrinology, in situ molecular techniques, and neurosciences. Scientists in their mid-career (assistant or associate professor, priv. doz.) are encouraged to apply. The pri...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 30, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Society for Histochemistry Source Type: funding
Scleroderma Foundation Research Grant Funding Program
The grant application deadline is 5 p.m. Eastern Sept. 15 each year. (Note: If the grant deadline falls on a weekend, the following Monday will be the deadline.) Appropriate Areas of Research and Criteria Appropriate research areas may include but are not limited to the following as they relate to scleroderma: Vascular manifestations. Studies of animal models. Therapeutic modalities. Mechanisms of end organ damage. Immunologic studies. Endothelial cell biology. Fibroblast biology. Models and markers of gender and genetic factors. Cell signaling. Epidemiology studies. ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - December 11, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Scleroderma Foundation Source Type: funding
Potamkin Prize for Research in Pick's, Alzheimer's, and Related Diseases
Potamkin Prize for Research in Pick's, Alzheimer's, and Related Diseases Sponsored by the AAN and the American Brain Foundation and funded through the philanthropy of the Potamkin family. This award recognizes major contributions to the understanding of the causes, prevention, treatment, and cure for Pick's, Alzheimer's, and related diseases. Presentation Recipient is expected to present a 20-minute lecture during a scientific session at the 66th AAN Annual Meeting. Recipient will receive: Medallion and $100,000 prize Complimentary registration for 66th Annual Meeting Recogni...
Source: ScanGrants feed - August 1, 2013 Category: Research Authors: American Academy of Neurology/American Brain Foundation/Potamkin Family Source Type: funding
Funderburg Research Award in Gastric Cancer
One award is made to support the research of an established investigator working on novel approaches to gastric cancer. Eligibility: Established Investigators Total Amount: $100,000 Amount per year: $50,000 Duration: 2 years Deadline: Aug. 30, 2013 Start Date: Jan. 1, 2014 This award provides $50,000 per year for two years (total $100,000) to an established investigator working on novel approaches in gastric cancer research, including the fields of gastric mucosal cell biology; regeneration and regulation of cell growth (not as they relate to peptic ulcer disease or repair); inflammation (i...
Source: ScanGrants feed - July 10, 2013 Category: Research Authors: American Gastroenterological Association Research Foundation Source Type: funding
Call for Applications: Alliance for Lupus Research Target Identification in Lupus Grants
GRANT DUE DATE: August 1, 2013 The Alliance for Lupus Research (ALR) is pleased to announce that the applications for the ALR’s Target Identification in Lupus (TIL) grants are now available online on the ALR's website. The guidelines and application are also available through the Altum proposalCENTRAL website at https://proposalcentral.altum.com and then search for the ALR’s Target Identification in Lupus program application. Funding for the TIL award will be made for up to $200,000 per year (for a maximum of three years - total amount up to $600,000) including indirect costs. Funding for...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 28, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Alliance for Lupus Research Source Type: funding
Request for Proposals: Parkin Biology and Therapeutic Development Studies
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF) seeks to fund pre-clinical studies that investigate the biological function and therapeutic potential of Parkin protein. The ultimate goal is to identify therapeutic agents that alter the course of Parkinson’s disease. There will be two separate ‘Tracks’ that may be pursued for support around Parkin as follows: TRACK A – Biology TRACK B – Therapeutic Development Applicants may submit proposals to both Track A and Track B but it will need to do so by submitting separate applications that provide independent...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 20, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research Source Type: funding
Call for Research Grant Applications: Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation
The Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation (CARF) seeks original, focused, and innovative research grant applications dealing with primary cicatricial alopecia (PCA). Applications will be accepted from laboratories around the world. The proposed project must serve to further CARF's research goals, namely, to understand the pathogenesis of PCA, an understanding that will lead to effective prevention and therapy. CARF will give priority to research proposals based on the following topics. Role of lipids and lipid metabolism in normal hair follicle stem cell biology and cycling Role of PPARs and other lipid...
Source: ScanGrants feed - May 7, 2013 Category: Research Authors: Cicatricial Alopecia Research Foundation Source Type: funding
Request for Proposals: Basil O’Connor Starter Scholar Research Award
Request for Proposals: Basil O’Connor Starter Scholar Research Award Deadline for nominations is March 15, 2013. Nomination Process The entire process must be completed online at HTTP://RESEARCHGRANTS.MARCHOFDIMES.COM. This award is designed to support young scientists just embarking on their independent research careers. The applicants’ research interests should be consonant with those of the March of Dimes’ mission: The Mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. The March of Dimes defines a birth def...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 19, 2013 Category: Research Authors: March of Dimes Source Type: funding
Request for Proposals: National Psoriasis Foundation Medical Research Fellowship
The National Psoriasis Foundation is pleased to announce the availability of the Medical Research Fellowship Grants for the academic year 2013-2014. The program provides support to eligible institutions to develop and enhance the opportunities for physicians training for research careers in academic dermatology. Research pathways: Priority consideration will be given to applications that advance psoriasis research and address one or more of the Foundation’s research pathways: (1) genetics, (2) cell biology, (3) immunology, and (4) epidemiological/health services research. Anticipated number of awards: It...
Source: ScanGrants feed - February 4, 2013 Category: Research Authors: National Psoriasis Foundation Source Type: funding
Differentiation and Integration of Stem Cells (Embryonic and Induced-Pluripotent) Into Developing or Damaged Tissues (R21)
Funding Opportunity Number: PAR-13-095 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: GrantCategory of Funding Activity: HealthIncome Security and Social ServicesCFDA Number: 93.865Eligible Applicants State governmentsCounty governmentsCity or township governmentsSpecial district governmentsIndependent school districtsPublic and State controlled institutions of higher educationNative American tribal governments (Federally recognized)Public housing authorities/Indian housing authoritiesNative American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)Nonprofits havi...
Source: Grants.gov - January 29, 2013 Category: Research Tags: Health Income Security and Social Services Source Type: funding
Differentiation and Integration of Stem Cells (Embryonic and Induced-Pluripotent) Into Developing or Damaged Tissues (R21)
Funding Opportunity PAR-13-095 from the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) is intended to encourage innovative and high risk/impact research in the area of stem cell biology, to be explored in model organisms. The research proposed under this program can explore approaches and concepts new to this area; development of new technologies; or initial research and development of data upon which significant future research may be built. The primary focus of the FOA is to promote...
Source: NIH Funding Opportunities (Notices, PA, RFA) - January 28, 2013 Category: Research Source Type: funding
