Área de Recursos Externos

National Center for Education Research (NCER)--Education Research CFDA 84.305A-1

2007-04-09T10:55:00.000-04:00

The intent of these grants is to provide national leadership in expanding fundamental knowledge
and understandingof education from early childhood education through postsecondary
and adult education.The Institute will conduct nine research or research training
competitions in FY 2008 through two of its National Education Centers.
he National Center for Education esearch (NCER) will hold five competitions:

two competitions for ducation research;
two competitions or education research training;
and one competition for education research and development centers.

Education Research

Under the two education research competitions, NCER will consider only applications that address one of the following education research topics:

Reading and Writing. Interventions for Struggling Adolescent and Adult Readers and Writers.
Mathematics and Science Education.
Teacher Quality in Reading and Writing.
Teacher Quality in Mathematics and Science.Cognition and Student Learning.
Social and Behavioral Context for Academic Learning.
Education Technology.
Early Childhood Programs and Policies.
Education Leadership.
Education Policy, Finance, and Systems.
High School Reform.
Postsecondary Education.

Education Research Training

Under the first education research training competition, NCER will consider only applications for Postdoctoral Research Training; under the second competition, NCER will consider only applications for Predoctoral Research Training.

Centers

Under the education research and development centers competition, NCER will consider only applications that

address one of the following education research topics:

Cognition and Science Instruction.
Instructional Technology.

Special Education Research

Under the first special education research competition, NCSER will consider only applications that address

one of the following special education esearch topics:

Early Intervention, Early Childhood
Special Education, and Assessment for oung Children with Disabilities.
Mathematics and Science SpecialEducation.
Reading, Writing, and LanguageDevelopment.
Serious Behavior Disorders.

Individualized Education Programsand Individualized Family Service lans.

Under the second special education esearch competition, NCSER will onsider only applications that address one of the following special education research topics:

Secondary and Transition Services.
Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Response to Intervention.
Related Services.

Special Education Research Training

Under the special education research training competition, NCSER will

consider only applications for Postdoctoral Research Training.

Special Education Research and

Development Centers

Under the special education research and development centers competition, NCSER will consider only applications that address one of the following special education research topics:

Serious Behavior Disorders at the Secondary Level.
Response to Intervention in Early Childhood Special Education.

Eligible Applicants: Applicants that have the ability and capacity to conduct scientifically valid research
are eligible to apply. Eligible applicants include, but are not limited to, non-profit and for-profit organizations
and public and private agencies and institutions, such as colleges and universities.

Link to Full Announcement

National Center for Education Research (NCER)--Education Research CFDA 84.305A-1;

International Research Collaboration on Drug Addiction

2007-03-04T23:27:00.000-04:00

Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse/NIH/DHHS
>
> SYNOPSIS:
> The sponsor provides support for collaborative research proposals
> on drug abuse and drug addiction that take advantage of special
> opportunities that exist outside the United States. Special
> opportunities include access to unusual talent, resources,
> populations, or environmental conditions in other countries that will
> speed scientific discovery. Projects must have relevance to the
> mission of NIDA and where feasible should address NIDA's scientific
> priority areas. While the priorities will change from year to year, in
> FY06 priority areas include: linkages between HIV/AIDS and drug abuse,
> methamphetamine abuse, inhalant abuse, smoking during pregnancy, and
> drugs and driving. This program will use the NIH
> Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism.
>
> Deadline(s): 06/16/2007
> 10/16/2007
> 02/16/2008
> 06/16/2008
> 10/16/2008
> 05/07/2007
> 09/07/2007
> 01/07/2008
> 05/07/2008
> 09/07/2008
> 01/07/2009
> Established Date: 01/18/2007
> Follow-Up Date: 11/01/2007
> Review Date: 02/23/2007
>
> Contact: Steven Gust, Ph.D., Director
>
> Address: International Program
> Office of Science Policy and Communication
> 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 5274, MSC 9581
> Bethesda, MD 20892-0581
> U.S.A.
> E-mail: ipdirector@nida.nih.gov
>
> Program URL: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-310.html
> Tel: 301-443-6480
> Fax: 301-443-9127
> Deadline Ind: Receipt
> Deadline Open: No
> *See Restrictions for further information.
>
> DEADLINE NOTE
> The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this
> announcement are: February 16, June 16, and October 16 annually. The
> deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May
> 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8,
> 2009.
>
> Award Type(s): Demonstration/Evaluation
> Research Grants/R & D
> Collaborative Project
> Projects Outside the U.S.
>
>
> Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
> Any/No Restrictions
>
> Locations Tenable: Any/No Restrictions
>
>
> Appl Type(s): Colleges/Universities
> For-Profit
> HBCU
> Hospital
> Indian Tribes/Governing Orgs.
> Laboratory
> Minority Institution/Organization
> Non-Profit
> Organizations--Community/Soc. Serv.
> Organizations--Health/Medical
> Private Institution/Organization
> Public Institution
> Research Institutions/Organizations
> Researcher/Investigator
> School of Medicine
> Small Business
> State/Local Agencies
> Tax-exempt
>
>
> Target Group(s): NONE
> Funding Limit: $275,000 MAXIMUM
> Duration: 2 YEAR(s)
> Indirect Costs: Unspecified
> Cost Sharing: No
> Sponsor Type: Federal
>
>
> Geo. Restricted: NO RESTRICTIONS
>
> CFDA#: 93.279
>
> OBJECTIVES:
> The sponsor The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites
> applications for international collaborative research on drug abuse
> and drug addiction. The International Program extends the Institute
> mission internationally through programs that: take advantage of
> unique opportunities to advance scientific knowledge through research;
> address the global impact of addiction on public health through
> activities that build research capacity internationally; and
> effectively disseminate and share the knowledge gained through
> NIDA-supported research to scientists, treatment providers, and policy
> makers around the world. Activities sponsored and coordinated by the
> International Program include: support of international collaborations
> to conduct research that allow U.S. scientists to take advantage of
> unique research opportunities; development of bilateral and
> multilateral interchanges with other countries and international
> organizations to share research knowledge for mutual benefit;
> administration of fellowships and professional development activities
> for U.S. and non-U.S. addiction researchers; co-sponsorship of
> meetings and symposia with other countries or international
> organizations; and dissemination of NIDA research and International
> Program activities to a broad international audience.
>
> This program announcement is open to researchers in all areas of
> NIDA-supported science, including basic laboratory studies, clinical
> studies, epidemiological studies, community-based studies, and
> services research. The intent of this program is to stimulate
> state-of-the-science collaborative research between investigators from
> domestic U.S. institutions and researchers in other countries. Funds
> are being made available to take advantage of new opportunities to
> establish collaborative relationships with scientists conducting
> research or with a potential to conduct research in other countries as
> well as to support new research projects from established
> collaborators. NIDA is also very interested in establishing
> relationships with science-funding organizations in other countries,
> and so programmatic priority funding will be given to projects that
> are collaboratively funded by an agency of the foreign country.
> Research priority areas have been identified that are international in
> scope, are associated with substantial detrimental health
> consequences, and for which an international collaborative research
> may provide a unique opportunity to expand our knowledge and ability
> to effectively respond. While this call is meant to be very broad and
> inclusive, the following areas of research are current priority areas:
> HIV/AIDS and drug abuse; methamphetamine; inhalant abuse; smoking
> during pregnancy; and drugged driving.
>
>
> ELIGIBILITY
> Eligible applicants are: for-profit or non-profit organizations;
> public/State-controlled institutions of higher education; private
> institutions of higher education; units of State and local
> governments; units of State and local Tribal government;
> Hispanic-serving institutions; Historically Black Colleges and
> Universities (HBCUs); Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving
> Institutions; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs);
> Small Business; eligible agencies of the Federal government; domestic
> or foreign institutions/organizations; and faith-based or
> community-based organizations. More than one PD/PI, or multiple
> PDs/PIs, may be designated on the application for projects that
> require a "team science" approach that clearly does not fit the
> single-PD/PI model.
>
> FUNDING
> This program will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant
> mechanism. Applications submitted in response to this announcement
> must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the SF424
> Research and Related (R&R) forms and SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
> The total project period for an application submitted in response to
> this funding opportunity may not exceed two years. Direct costs are
> limited to $275,000 over the two years of the R21 award, with no more
> than $200,000 in direct costs allowed in any single year. Because the
> nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application
> to application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each
> award will also vary. F&A costs requested by consortium participants
> are not included in the direct cost limitation.
>
> Reference: NIH Guide, Week Ending January 19, 2007. (kww)
>
> KEYWORDS: Addictions
> Drugs/Drug Abuse
> Smoking Behavior
> Substance Abuse
> AIDS
> AIDS--Substance Abuse
> Health/Nutrition Programs--Developing Countries
> Drug Abuse Prevention
> Drug Abuse Treatment
> Substance Abuse Prevention
> Health Planning/Policy
> Epidemiology
> Data Analysis
> HIV Infection
> Behavior and Health
> Grants.gov
> Grants.gov/S2S
>
>
> ******************************

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> Program Number: 91461
> Title: International Research Collaboration on Drug Addiction
> (R03)
>
> Sponsor: National Institute on Drug Abuse/NIH/DHHS
>
> SYNOPSIS:
> The sponsor provides support for collaborative research proposals
> on drug abuse and drug addiction that take advantage of special
> opportunities that exist outside the United States. Special
> opportunities include access to unusual talent, resources,
> populations, or environmental conditions in other countries that will
> speed scientific discovery. Projects must have relevance to the
> mission of NIDA and where feasible should address NIDA's scientific
> priority areas. While the priorities will change from year to year, in
> FY06 priority areas include: linkages between HIV/AIDS and drug abuse,
> methamphetamine abuse, inhalant abuse, smoking during pregnancy, and
> drugs and driving. This program will use the NIH Small Research Grant
> (R03) award mechanism.
>
> Deadline(s): 06/16/2007
> 10/16/2007
> 02/16/2008
> 06/16/2008
> 10/16/2008
> 05/07/2007
> 09/07/2007
> 01/07/2008
> 05/07/2008
> 09/07/2008
> 01/07/2009
> Established Date: 01/18/2007
> Follow-Up Date: 11/01/2007
> Review Date: 02/23/2007
>
> Contact: Steven Gust, Ph.D., Director
>
> Address: International Program
> Office of Science Policy and Communication
> 6001 Executive Boulevard, Room 5274, MSC 9581
> Bethesda, MD 20892-0581
> U.S.A.
> E-mail: ipdirector@nida.nih.gov
>
> Program URL: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-311.html
> Tel: 301-443-6480
> Fax: 301-443-9127
> Deadline Ind: Receipt
> Deadline Open: No
> *See Restrictions for further information.
>
> DEADLINE NOTE
> The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this
> announcement are: February 16, June 16, and October 16 annually. The
> deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May
> 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on January 8,
> 2009.
>
> Award Type(s): Research Grants/R & D
>
>
> Citizenship/Country of Applying Institution:
> Any/No Restrictions
>
> Locations Tenable: Any/No Restrictions
>
>
> Appl Type(s): Colleges/Universities
> For-Profit
> HBCU
> Hospital
> Indian Tribes/Governing Orgs.
> Laboratory
> Minority Institution/Organization
> Non-Profit
> Organizations--Community/Soc. Serv.
> Organizations--Health/Medical
> Private Institution/Organization
> Public Institution
> Research Institutions/Organizations
> Researcher/Investigator
> School of Medicine
> Small Business
> State/Local Agencies
> Tax-exempt
>
>
> Target Group(s): NONE
> Funding Limit: $50,000 YEAR
> Duration: 2 YEAR(s)
> Indirect Costs: Unspecified
> Cost Sharing: No
> Sponsor Type: Federal
>
>
> Geo. Restricted: NO RESTRICTIONS
>
> CFDA#: 93.279
>
> OBJECTIVES:
> The sponsor The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) invites
> applications for international collaborative research on drug abuse
> and drug addiction. The International Program extends the Institute
> mission internationally through programs that: take advantage of
> unique opportunities to advance scientific knowledge through research;
> address the global impact of addiction on public health through
> activities that build research capacity internationally; and
> effectively disseminate and share the knowledge gained through
> NIDA-supported research to scientists, treatment providers, and policy
> makers around the world. Activities sponsored and coordinated by the
> International Program include: support of international collaborations
> to conduct research that allow U.S. scientists to take advantage of
> unique research opportunities; development of bilateral and
> multilateral interchanges with other countries and international
> organizations to share research knowledge for mutual benefit;
> administration of fellowships and professional development activities
> for U.S. and non-U.S. addiction researchers; co-sponsorship of
> meetings and symposia with other countries or international
> organizations; and dissemination of NIDA research and International
> Program activities to a broad international audience.
>
> This program announcement is open to researchers in all areas of
> NIDA-supported science, including basic laboratory studies, clinical
> studies, epidemiological studies, community-based studies, and
> services research. The intent of this program is to stimulate
> state-of-the-science collaborative research between investigators from
> domestic U.S. institutions and researchers in other countries. Funds
> are being made available to take advantage of new opportunities to
> establish collaborative relationships with scientists conducting
> research or with a potential to conduct research in other countries as
> well as to support new research projects from established
> collaborators. NIDA is also very interested in establishing
> relationships with science-funding organizations in other countries,
> and so programmatic priority funding will be given to projects that
> are collaboratively funded by an agency of the foreign country.
> Research priority areas have been identified that are international in
> scope, are associated with substantial detrimental health
> consequences, and for which an international collaborative research
> may provide a unique opportunity to expand our knowledge and ability
> to effectively respond. While this call is meant to be very broad and
> inclusive, the following areas of research are current priority areas:
> HIV/AIDS and drug abuse; methamphetamine; inhalant abuse; smoking
> during pregnancy; and drugged driving.
>
>
> ELIGIBILITY
> Eligible applicants are: for-profit or non-profit organizations;
> public/State-controlled institutions of higher education; private
> institutions of higher education; units of State and local
> governments; units of State and local Tribal government;
> Hispanic-serving institutions; Historically Black Colleges and
> Universities (HBCUs); Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving
> Institutions; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs);
> Small Business; eligible agencies of the Federal government; domestic
> or foreign institutions/organizations; and faith-based or
> community-based organizations. More than one PD/PI, or multiple
> PDs/PIs, may be designated on the application for projects that
> require a "team science" approach that clearly does not fit the
> single-PD/PI model.
>
> FUNDING
> This program will use the NIH Small Research Grant (R03) award
> mechanism. Applications submitted in response to this announcement
> must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the SF424
> Research and Related (R&R) forms and SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
> Applicants may request a project period of up to two years and budget
> for direct costs of up to $50,000 per year. Because the nature and
> scope of the proposed research will vary from application to
> application, it is anticipated that the size and duration of each
> award will also vary. F&A costs requested by consortium participants
> are not included in the direct cost limitation.
>
> Reference: NIH Guide, Week Ending January 19, 2007. (kww)
>
> KEYWORDS: Addictions
> Drugs/Drug Abuse
> Smoking Behavior
> Substance Abuse
> AIDS
> AIDS--Substance Abuse
> Health/Nutrition Programs--Developing Countries
> Drug Abuse Prevention
> Drug Abuse Treatment
> Substance Abuse Prevention
> Health Planning/Policy
> Epidemiology
> Data Analysis
> HIV Infection
> Behavior and Health
> Grants.gov
> Grants.gov/S2S
>

Diet Composition and Energy Balance (R01)

2007-02-15T12:07:00.000-04:00

OBJECTIVES:
This funding opportunity invites research applications
investigating the role of diet composition in energy balance,
including studies in both animals and humans.  Collaborations between
basic and clinical researchers, which explore mechanisms underlying
differences in response to diet composition, are particularly
encouraged.  Both short and longer-term studies are encouraged,
ranging from basic studies investigating the impact of micro-or
macronutrient composition on appetite, metabolism, and energy
expenditure through clinical studies evaluating the efficacy of diets
differing in micro- or macronutrient composition, absorption, dietary
variety, or energy density for weight loss or weight maintenance. 

Deadline(s):      06/05/2007
                 10/05/2007
                 06/05/2008
                 10/05/2008
                 02/05/2009
                 06/05/2009
                 10/05/2009
                 02/05/2010
                 09/01/2007
                 01/02/2008
                 05/01/2008
                 09/01/2008
                 01/02/2009
                 05/01/2009
                 01/02/2010
                 02/05/2008
                 09/01/2009

ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants are: for-profit or non-profit organizations;
public/State-controlled institutions of higher education;  private
institutions of higher education; units of State and local
governments; units of State and local Tribal government;
Hispanic-serving institutions; Historically Black Colleges and
Universities (HBCUs); Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving
Institutions; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs);
Small Business; eligible agencies of the Federal government; domestic
or foreign institutions/organizations; and faith-based or
community-based organizations. More than one PD/PI, or multiple
PDs/PIs, may be designated on the application for projects that
require a “team science” approach that clearly does not fit the
single-PD/PI model.

FUNDING
This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award
mechanism. Applications submitted in response to this announcement
must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the SF424
Research and Related (R&R) forms and SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.
Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from
application to application, it is anticipated that the size and
duration of each award will also vary. F&A costs requested by
consortium participants are not included in the direct cost
limitation.

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program

2007-02-15T11:47:00.000-04:00

Purpose of Program: The purpose of the DRRP program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration projects, training, and related activities to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities, and to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. DRRPs carry out one or more of the following types of activities, as specified and defined in 34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19: Research, development, demonstration, training, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance. An applicant for assistance under this program must demonstrate in its application how it will address, in whole or in part, the needs of individuals with disabilities from minority backgrounds (34 CFR 350.40(a)).

Current Closing Date for Applications: Apr 30, 2007

Eligible Applicants

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
Special district governments
Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Private institutions of higher education
City or township governments
County governments
State governments
Independent school districts
Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
For profit organizations other than small businesses

Alcohol and other drug prevention models on college campuses CFDA 84.184N

2007-02-13T14:09:00.000-04:00

Purpose of Program: The goals of this program are to identify models of effective campus-based alcohol and other drug prevention programs and disseminate information about these programs to other colleges and universities where similar efforts may be adopted.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: April 9, 2007.

Eligible Applicants

Private institutions of higher education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Absolute Priority: For FY 2007 and any subsequent year in which we make awards on the basis of the list of unfunded applications from this competition.

Under this priority the Department provides funding to IHEs that have been implementing effective alcohol and other drug prevention programs on their campuses. An IHE that receives funding under this priority must identify, enhance, further evaluate, and disseminate information about an effective alcohol or other drug prevention program being implemented
on its campus.
To meet the priority, applicants mustprovide in their application—
(1) A description of an alcohol or other drug prevention program that has been implemented for at least two full academic years on the applicant’s campus;
(2) Evidence of the effectiveness of the program on the applicant’s campus;
(3) A plan to enhance and further evaluate the program during the project period; and
(4) A plan to disseminate information to assist other IHEs in implementing a similar program.

Parent Information and Training Program--Technical Assistance

2007-02-13T13:48:00.000-04:00

This program is designed to support projects that provide training and information to enable individuals with disabilities, and the parents, family members, guardians, advocates, or other authorized representatives of the individuals, to participate more effectively with professionals in meeting the vocational, independent living, and rehabilitation needs of individuals with disabilities.

Deadline for Transmittal of
Applications: March 14, 2007.

Eligible Applicants: Private nonprofit
organizations that meet the
requirements in section 303(c)(4) of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended
(Act).

International Research and Studies Program CFDA 84.017A

2007-02-13T13:47:00.000-04:00

The International Research and Studies Program provides grants to conduct research and studies to improve and strengthen instruction in modern foreign languages, area studies, and other international fields.

Deadline for Transmittal of
Applications: March 12, 2007.

Eligible Applicants: Public and
private agencies, organizations,
institutions, and individuals.

Competitive Preference Priority 1—Instructional Materials Applications
This priority is:The development and publication of instructional materials that serve to enhance international understanding for use by students and teachers of the following critical language areas: Arabic, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Russian, as well as Indic, Iranian, and Turkic language families.

Competitive Preference Priority 2—Research, Surveys and Studies Applications
This priority is: Research, surveys, proficiency assessments, or studies that foster
linkages between K–12 and postsecondary language training.

School-based Interventions to Prevent Obesity

2007-01-31T11:40:00.000-04:00

The NIH offers support for the formation of partnerships between academic institutions and school systems in order to develop and implement controlled, school-based intervention strategies
designed to reduce the prevalence of obesity in childhood

Translational Research in Eating Disorders

2007-01-31T11:27:00.000-04:00

The sponsors offer support for the development of translational research studies that will increase our scientific understanding of the etiology and pathogenesis of eating disorders. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

Deadline(s): 02/05/2007
06/05/2007

NICHD is particularly interested in applications that propose the
following types of research: studies that address behavioral,
cognitive, developmental, and psychosocial aspects of eating disorders
in youth and young adults; studies that deal with nutrition, growth,
and bone density; preventive interventions and effective treatments in
both subclinical and clinical populations of youth and young adults
with eating disorders; and studies examining the relationships between
eating disorders and other health risk behaviors such as substance
abuse, self-injurious behavior, and suicide.

Transition to Teaching Grant Program--Local Projects CFDA 84.350A

2007-01-31T11:08:00.000-04:00

The Transition to Teaching program encourages (1) the development and expansion of alternative routes to full State teacher certification, as well as (2) the recruitment and retention of highly qualified mid-career professionals, recent college graduates who have not majored in education, and highly qualified paraprofessionals as teachers in high-need schools operated by high-need LEAs, including charter schools that operate as high-need LEAs.

Eligible Applicants: A State educational agency (SEA); a high-need local educational agency (LEA); a for-profit or nonprofit organization that has a proven record of effectively recruiting and retaining highly qualified teachers, in a partnership with a high-need LEA or an SEA; an institution of higher education (IHE) in a partnership with a high-need LEA or an SEA; a regional consortium of SEAs; or a consortium of high-need LEAs.

Closing Date for Applications: Mar 26, 2007

Teaching American History Grant Program CFDA 84.215X

2007-01-31T11:06:00.000-04:00

Teaching American History grants support projects to raise student achievement by improving teachers' knowledge, understanding, and appreciation of traditional American history. Grant awards assist LEAs, in partnership with entities that have extensive content expertise, to develop, document, evaluate, and disseminate innovative, cohesive models of professional development. By helping teachers to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of traditional American history as a separate subject within the core curriculum, these programs improve instruction and raise student achievement. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.215X. Applications for grants under the Teaching American History Program--CFDA Number 84.215X must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov.

This competition includesone absolute priority and two competitive preference priorities that are explained in the following paragraphs.

Absolute Priority:
Partnerships with Other Agencies or Institutions. Each applicant LEA must propose to work in collaboration with one or more of the following:
• An institution of higher education.
• A non-profit history or humanities
organization.
• A library or museum.

Competitive preference priorities
1—School Districts with Schools in Need of Improvement, Corrective Action, or Restructuring Projects that help school districts implement academic and structural interventions in schools that have been identified for improvement, corrective action, or
restructuring under the Elementary and Secondary Education

2—Student Achievement Data Projects that collect pre- and post-intervention test data to assess the effects of the projects on the academic achievement of student participants relative to
appropriate comparison or control groups.
Note: In response to this priority, applicants are encouraged to submit a plan describing how they propose to collect test data on students of teachers trained in the Teaching American History program and compare those data to test data from students of teachers who are not trained in the Teaching American History program.

Deadline for Notice of Intent to Apply: February 7, 2007
The e-mail need not include information regarding the content of the proposed application, only the applicant's intent to submit it. This e-mail notification should be sent to Alex Stein at: TeachingAmericanHistory@ed.gov. Applicants who do not provide this e-mail notification may still apply for funding.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Mar 09, 2007

Prevention of High-Risk Drinking or Violent Behavior Among College Students CFDA 84.184H

2007-01-31T10:35:00.000-04:00

This program provides funds to develop, enhance, implement, and evaluate campus-based and/or community-based prevention strategies to reduce high-risk drinking or violent behavior among college students.

TYPES OF PROJECTS

Prevention initiatives should be designed to reduce both individual and environmental risk factors and enhance protective factors in specific populations and settings.

Deadline: february 20, 2007

Current Application

FY 2007 application:
MS WORD (502K) | PDF (418K)
You may also access the electronic version of the application at the following Web site:
http://www.grants.gov

Other Required Forms

You will also need the following required Federal forms:

ED Form 424--Application for Federal Education Assistance (Form and Instructions)
ED Form 524--Budget Information, Non-Construction Programs
ED Form 524--Instructions
Standard Form 424B--Assurances, Non-Construction Programs
ED80-0013--Certifications Regarding Lobbying; Debarment, Suspension and Other Responsibility Matters; and Drug-Free Workplace Requirements
ED80-0014--Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Voluntary Exclusion -- Lower Tier Covered Transactions
Standard Form LLL--Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
Survey on Ensuring Equal Opportunity for Applicants

Charter School Program CFDA 84.282A

2007-01-31T10:21:00.000-04:00

The purpose of the CSP is to increase national understanding of the charter school model and to expand the number of high-quality charter schools available to students across the Nation by providing financial assistance for the planning, program design, and initial implementation of charter schools, and to evaluate the effects of charter schools, including their effects on students, student academic achievement, staff, and parents. The Secretary awards grants to SEAs to enable them to conduct charter school programs in their States. SEAs use their CSP funds to award subgrants to non-SEA eligible applicants for planning, program design, and initial implementation of a charter school, and to support the dissemination of information about, including information on successful practices in, charter schools. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.282A. Applications for grants under the Charter School Program, CFDA Number 84.282A must be submitted electronically using the Governmentwide Grants.gov Apply site at http://www.Grants.gov.

Current Closing Date for Applications: Feb 16, 2007

Oportunidades de Grants para someter en enero

2006-12-12T16:10:00.000-04:00

ED
U.S. Department of Education
State Personnel Development Grants Program (SPDG), CFDA Number 84.323A
Grant

Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to assist SEAs in reforming and improving their systems for personnel preparation and professional development in early intervention, educational, and transition services in order to improve results for children with disabilities.
State Personnel Development Grants Program (SPDG), CFDA Number 84.323A; Notice inviting applications for new awards for fiscal year (FY) 2006 (to be awarded in FY 2007)

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: May 29, 2007.

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ED
U.S. Department of Education
Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities--National Outreach and Technical Assistance Center on Discretionary Awards for Minority Institutions, CFDA 84.325R
Grant

Purpose of Program: The purposes of this program are to (1) Help address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel—in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education—to work with infants or toddlers with disabilities, or children with
disabilities; and (2) ensure that those personnel have the skills and knowledge—derived from practices that have been determined through research and experience to be successful—that
are needed to serve those children. National Outreach and Technical Assistance Center on Discretionary Awards for Minority Institutions, CFDA 84.325R; Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 11, 2007.

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ED
U.S. Department of Education
Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities--Community Parent Resource Centers, CFDA 84.328C Modification 1

Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to ensure that parents of children with disabilities receive training and information to help improve results for their children.
Training and Information for Parents of Children with Disabilities--Community Parent Resource Centers, CFDA 84.328C; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 11, 2007.

Small Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR) CFDA 84.133S-1 Phase I

2006-12-12T15:49:00.000-04:00

Purpose of Program: The purpose of this program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or
research and development (R/R&D) needs, increase the commercial application of the U.S. Department of Education (ED or the Department) supported research results, and improve
the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation.

Eligible Applicants: Entities that are, at the time of award, small business
concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration (SBA). This definition is included in the application package. All technology, science, or engineering firms with strong research
capabilities in any of the priority areas listed in this notice are encouraged to participate.
Consultative or other arrangements between these firms and universities or other non-profit organizations are permitted, but the small business concern must serve as the grantee. For
Phase I projects, at least two-thirds of the research and/or analytic activities must be performed by the proposing firm. Furthermore, the total of all consultant fees, facility leases or usage fees, and other subcontracts or purchase agreements may not exceed one-third of
the total funding award.

Deadline forTransmittal of Applications: January 31, 2007.

School-Based Interventions to Prevent Obesity (R21)

2006-12-11T12:01:00.000-04:00

The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development/NIH/DHHS offers support for the formation of partnerships between academic institutions and school systems in order to develop and implement controlled, school-based intervention strategies designed to reduce the prevalence of obesity in childhood. This program will use the NIH Exploratory/Developmental (R21) grant mechanism.

OBJECTIVES:
This initiative encourages evaluative comparisons of different intervention strategies, as well as the use of methods to detect synergistic interactions between different types of interventions. Possible areas within the school system that might be targeted for controlled interventions include the content of school curricula, teaching methodologies, staff education, physical education programs, the school environment, school food service programs, food service worker education, content and availability of vending machine snacks in school, school administrators, and parents. Examples of research projects that would be responsive to this solicitation include, but are not limited to: curriculum changes designed to improve knowledge of healthy food choices and active lifestyles, and behavioral modification programs designed to attain healthy diets and active lifestyles. Specifically, this initiative encourages academic institutions and school systems to work together to develop and implement behavioral interventions designed to increase children's physical activity and/or decrease the amount of time that children devote to sedentary activities, such as watching television or playing computer games. Such interventions might involve curriculum changes or curriculum changes coupled with periods of increased physical activity, either before, during or after school. Interventions also might be designed to induce and maintain long-term behavioral change regarding eating habits, food choices, exercise habits, and lifestyle; evaluations of various controlled dietary interventions would also be responsive to this PA, for example, changes in school food service programs for school breakfast and/or school lunch. Intervention programs designed for parents who prepare their children's lunches would also be responsive.

ELIGIBILITY
Eligible applicants are: for-profit or non-profit organizations; public or private institutions, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories; units of State and local governments; units of State and local Tribal government; eligible agencies of the Federal government; domestic or foreign institutions/organizations; and faith-based or community-based organizations.

Deadline(s): 02/16/2007

Felices Fiestas

2006-12-08T04:08:00.000-04:00

A nuestros compañeros de la Facultad de Educación:

Reciban un afectuoso saludo y nuestros mejores deseos durante estaNavidad. Al prepararnos para los retos que nos traerá el nuevo año,reflexionamos acerca de los aprendizajes y los logros obtenidos eneste año que está por culminar. Agradecemos la oportunidad decolaborar con ustedes durante el 2006, y esperamos afianzar nuestraaportación al alcance de nuestras metas como colectivo durante el2007.

Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo para todos,
les desean,

Sandra Macksoud López y Adriana Gutierrez Pacheco,
Recursos Externos

U.S. Department of Education: Small Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR) CFDA 84.133S-1 Phase I

2006-11-28T10:27:00.000-04:00

The purpose of this program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, increase the commercial application of the U.S. Department of Education (ED or the Department) supported research results, and improve the return on investment from federally funded research for economic and social benefits to the Nation. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.133S-1.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 31, 2007.

Small Business Innovative Research Program (SBIR) CFDA 84.133S-1 Phase I; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007

U.S. Department of Education: Field Initiated (FI) Projects (Research) & (Development)

2006-11-28T10:20:00.000-04:00

The purpose of the FI Projects program is to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities; and to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. FI projects carry out either research activities or development activities. NIDRR makes two types of grants under the FI Projects program: Research grants (CFDA 84.133G-1) and development grants (CFDA 84.133G-2).

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 31, 2007.

Link to Full Announcements:

Research Grants:

Field Initiated (FI) Projects (Research) CFDA 84.133G-1; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007

Development Grants:
Field Initiated (FI) Projects ( Development) 84.133G-2; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007

Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities--Professional Development Center: Children with Autism Spectrum

2006-11-28T10:11:00.000-04:00

U.S. Department of Education

The purposes of this program are to (1) Help address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel--in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education--to work with infants or toddlers with disabilities, or children with disabilities; and (2) ensure that those personnel have the skills and knowledge--derived from practices that have been determined through research and experience to be successful--that are needed to serve those children. Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number: 84.325G.

Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: January 2, 2007

Link to Full Announcement:

Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities--Professional Development Center: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (CFDA 84.325G); Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007.

Anuncios de oportunidades de fondos externos en educación durante el mes de noviembre publicados por el Foundation Center

2006-11-28T10:04:00.000-04:00

Lumina Foundation for Education and the Association for the Study of Higher Education Announce Fellowship Program
Fellowships in the amount of $14,000 each will support doctoral dissertation research on financial aid, student retention and success, or adult learners and learning....

Posted on November 27, 2006
Deadline: May 10, 2007

Herb Block Foundation Accepting Applications for Pathways Out of Poverty Program
Grants up to $25,000 will be provided to nonprofit organizations helping needy young people and adults in the greater Washington, D.C., region gain a quality education....

Posted on November 27, 2006
Deadline: February 7, 2007 (Letters of Inquiry)

Earthwatch Educator Fellowships Available to Sponsor Participation in International and U.S. Conservation Expeditions
Elementary, middle, and high school educators and administrators will receive project costs to work alongside leading field scientists on some of the most important environmental issues facing the planet today....

Posted on November 27, 2006
Deadline: Rolling

Summer Program in Research for Graduate sponsored by Educational Testing Service

2006-11-28T09:57:00.000-04:00

The sponsor provides support for graduate students to participate in research under the guidance of a senior ETS staff member in one of the following areas: psychology, education, teaching, learning, psychometrics, statistics, literacy, policy research, linguistics, educational technology, new constructs, minority issues, testing, issues including alternate forms of assessment for special populations, and new forms of assessment.

Deadline(s): 02/01/2007
Established Date: 06/10/1992
Follow-Up Date: 12/01/2007
Review Date: 11/15/2006

internfellowships@ets.org

Parentesís informativo: Recurso valioso para la redacción de propuestas

2006-11-07T09:53:00.000-04:00

En la preparación de propuestas hay que tener muy en cuenta que no es suficiente tener una buena idea innovadora, sino que hay otros factores importantes que deben ser considerados Preparación de Propuestas para Programas y Proyectos Comunitarios de José I. Vega Torres y David Santiago Rosado es un manual ilustrado para líderes, voluntarios y oficiales de organizaciones de entidades sin fines de lucro interesados en solicitar fondos para sus proyectos. La publicación pretende orientar al lector con el proceso de preparar una propuesta, al mismo tiempo que se facilita la redacción de propuestas nuevas siguiendo los ejemplos que el manual presenta.

La publicación esta disponible para su lectura en las Bibliotecas de los Recintos Universitarios del Sistema UPR. La oficina de Recursos Externos de la Facultad de Educación también cuenta con un ejemplar que puede ser consultado. Por otra parte, el profesor José I. Vega autor del manual, ofrece en el Recinto de Mayagüez un curso básico para Preparación de Propuestas para Proyectos Comunitarios, la matricula del curso, de un costo de $85.00, incluye la publicación. Para mayor información relacionada a la obtención del texto contacte al Centro de Desarrollo Económico (CDE) de la Universidad de Puerto Rico.

Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and Centers Program (84.133A-4)

2006-11-04T00:40:00.000-04:00

Purpose of Program: the DRRP program is to plan and conduct research, demonstration
projects, training, and related activities to develop methods, procedures, and rehabilitation technology that maximize the full inclusion and integration into society, employment, independent living, family support, and economic and social self-sufficiency of individuals with disabilities, especially individuals with the most severe disabilities, and to improve the effectiveness of services authorized under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended. DRRPs carry out one or more of the following types of activities, as specified and defined in 34 CFR 350.13 through 350.19: research,
development, demonstration, training, dissemination, utilization, and technical assistance.

Date of Pre-Application Meeting:
November 30, 2006.

American Educational Research Association-Dissertation Grants

2006-11-04T00:06:00.000-04:00

The sponsor provides support for dissertations to: stimulate research on U.S. education policy and practice related issues, with a priority for those involving mathematics and science education using
National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and National Science Foundation (NSF) data sets; improve the U.S. educational research community's firsthand knowledge of the range of data available at the two agencies and how to use them; and increase the number of U.S. educational researchers using the data sets.

Deadline(s): 01/05/2007

American Educational Research Association

2006-11-04T00:03:00.000-04:00

The sponsor provides support for education policy- and practice-related research proposals using NCES, NSF, and other national data bases.

Deadline(s): 01/05/2007

Developmental and Learning Sciences (DLS)--Individual Investigator Research Projects (SBE--BCS)

2006-11-03T23:56:00.000-04:00

The sponsor supports studies that increase our understanding of cognitive, linguistic, social, cultural, and biological processes related to children's and adolescents' development and learning.
Research supported by this program will add the basic knowledge of how people learn and the underlying developmental processes that support learning, with the objective of leading to better educated children and adolescents who grow up to take productive roles as workers and as
citizens.

Deadline(s): 01/19/2007

International Studies and Foreign language Program

2006-11-03T23:40:00.000-04:00

The Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language (UISFL) Program provides grants to strengthen and improve undergraduate instruction in international studies and foreign
languages.

Deadline for Transmittal of
Applications: November 17, 2006.

Question Pro

2006-10-26T17:10:00.000-04:00

QuestionPro Online Survey Software and ContactPro Email Marketing Software employs an easy to use Wizard interface to author and deploy Web Based and Email Surveys, Newsletters and Campaigns. No knowledge of HTML or programming is required. A comprehensive suite of analysis tools, ranging from Simple Frequency to TURF to Conjoint, are also provided for data analysis. In addition, QuestionPro Web Survey Software provides seamless integration with SPSS and Microsoft Office products.

QuestionPro Online Surveys also licenses its software free to Students and Researchers in the academic community. The projects have to be strictly academic in nature and should not be part of any other funded research or consulting.

Additional Links:

Convocatoria de Educacion

2006-10-16T13:20:00.000-04:00

Se envió a los directores de departamento y a todo el personal docente de la Facultad de Educación el aviso de disponibilidad de fondos del Departamento de Educación bajo el Programa de Título I, Parte A: "Improving the Academic Achievement of the Disadvantaged"para el año fiscal 2006-07. Favor de revisar sus correo electrónicos.

En caso de no haber recibido la información pueda comunicarse al (787) 7640000 ext. 7879 o 3474, la Dra. Sandra Macksoud le atendera, también puede visitar la oficina 480 en el edificio Eugenio María de Hostos , Facultad de Educación.

Adriana Gutiérrez
Asistente de Investigación
Area de Recursos Externos
Facultad de Educación

Alcohol Education Project Grants

2006-10-06T22:28:00.000-04:00

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism/NIH/DHHS offers support for grant applications from applicant organizations that propose to develop health education activities in
the following areas: K-12 science education and undergraduate/graduate education; health professions education; and public health education.This program will use the NIH Research Education (R25) grant mechanism.
Deadline(s): 02/01/2007

Toyota Tapestry Grants Program Offers Funding for K-12 Science Teachers

2006-10-03T11:15:00.000-04:00

Fifty grants of up to $10,000 and twenty to twenty-five mini-grants of up to $2,500 will be awarded to K-12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in a school and/or school district. A partnership between Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A., Inc. and the National Science Teachers Association, the Toyota Tapestry Grants for Science Teachers program offers grants to K-12 science teachers for innovative projects that enhance science education in a school and/or school district.

The project director should initiate the online proposal. This is the person who will be in charge of the project and implement it during the 2007-08 school year. The project director must be a middle or high school science teacher who teaches a minimum of two science classes per day or an elementary teacher who teaches some science in the classroom. All applicants must have a minimum of at least three years' science teaching experience in a K-12 school, not counting the current school year. Staff people (up to four allowed) may also work on the proposal.

Deadline: January 18, 2007

Human Nutrition and Obesity--New Investigator Award

2006-09-27T09:33:00.000-04:00

This program area seeks to support proposals that that lead to a better understanding of the behavioral and environmental factors that influence obesity and to the development and evaluation of effective interventions to prevent obesity. Obesity is the number one nutritional problem in the U.S. Food is an integral part of the process that leads to obesity, and USDA has a unique responsibility for the food system in the U.S. Investigators who are beginning their research careers, do not have an extensive research publication record, and have less than five years post-graduate, career-track research experience, are eligible.

OBJECTIVES:
To meet the identified needs of agriculture, the long-term (10-year) goals for this program are that: the behavioral and environmental factors that influence obesity will be sufficiently well
understood to develop effective obesity prevention strategies; valid behavioral and environmental instruments for measuring progress in obesity prevention efforts will be available; and effective strategies for preventing overweight and obesity will be available. The ultimate goal of the program is to stem the rising tide of obesity. The milestones toward reaching these long-term goals include: theories on how behavioral and environmental factors influence obesity will be in development; testing will be underway on the validity of behavioral
and environmental measures for evaluating success in obesity prevention efforts; and testing will be underway on the effectiveness of strategies for preventing overweight and obesity.

FY 2007 Priorities for Integrated Activities:

1) Improve our understanding of the behavioral and community environment factors that influence obesity and use this new information to develop effective intervention strategies for
preventing obesity; and 2) Develop and implement behavioral and environmental instruments
to measure progress in obesity prevention efforts. Examples of potential study areas for factors influencing obesity are: social and psychological factors; the role of lifestyle; and the influence of
economic factors and agricultural and public policy issues. The sponsor is particularly interested in the role of the family in preventing childhood overweight.

FY 2007 Priorities for Research:

1) Improve our understanding of the behavioral and community environment factors that influence obesity. Examples of priority focus areas for research are the same as for integrated projects; and 2) Epidemiological studies related to these priorities may involve secondary analyses of large national databases.

Deadline(s): 06/05/2007

Office of Postsecondary Education; Overview Information; Upward Bound Program

2006-09-27T09:05:00.000-04:00

The Upward Bound program is one of seven programs known as the Federal TRIO programs. There are three types of grants under the Upward Bound program: Regular Upward Bound grants (UB); Veterans Upward Bound grants (VUB); and Upward Bound Math and Science grants(UBMS). The regular Upward Bound projects are designed to generate in participants the skills and motivation necessary for success in education beyond secondary school. The Veterans Upward Bound projects are designed to assist veterans in preparing for a program of postsecondary education. The Upward Bound Math and Science projects are designed to prepare high school students for postsecondary education programs that lead to careers in the fields of math and science.

Dates: Applications Available: September 22, 2006.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: November 6, 2006.
Deadline for Intergovernmental Review: January 5, 2007.

Estimated Available Funds: 250,000 each category

Regular Upward Bound program grants must meet the following priority.

1. Select first-time participants from otherwise eligible students who have completed the 8th grade but not the 10th grade in secondary school, except a student who has previously
participated in a regular Upward Bound project may be selected notwithstandingthe student’s grade level;

2. Select not less than 30 percent of all first-time participants from students who have completed the 8th grade but not the 9th grade in secondary school and who have a ‘‘high academic risk for failure.’’ ‘‘High academic risk for failure’’ refers to otherwise eligible students who— a. Have not achieved at the proficient level on State assessments in reading/ language arts for grade eight; b. Have not achieved at the proficient level on State assessments in math for grade eight; c. Have a grade point average of 2.5 or less (on a 4.0 scale) for the most recent school year for which grade point averages are available; or d. Have not completed pre-algebra, algebra, or geometry by the end of grade eight, and (in cases in which students are recruited early during grade nine) are not taking algebra or geometry in grade nine.

To meet this priority, an applicant also must agree to conduct its Upward Bound project in a manner consistent with the evaluation that the Department plans to conduct for the Upward Bound Program. An applicant also must agree, if selected to participate in theevaluation, to:
1. Recruit at least twice as many eligible new students in project year 2007–2008 as the grantee plans to serve in its project. Of that larger pool of eligible new students, not less than 30 percent must have completed the 8th grade but not the 9th grade in secondary school and meet the definition of ‘‘high academic risk for failure;’’
2. Refrain from admitting new students into the Upward Bound project or project year 2007–2008 until the evaluator has completed its data collection and random assignment for those students; 3. Agree that eligible new students will be assigned randomly by the evaluator either to participate in Upward Bound or to serve as part of a control group (not in Upward Bound); and 4. Agree that a student assigned to serve as part of a control group will not be subsequently selected to participate in Upward Bound.

*This priority only applies to the regular UB Program applications. This priority does not apply to the VUB and UBMS competitions.

Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities Steppingstones of Technology Innovation for Children with Disabilities (84.327A).

2006-09-20T13:58:00.000-04:00

The purpose of the Technology and Media Services for Individuals with Disabilities program is
to: (1) Improve results for children with disabilities by promoting the development, demonstration, and use of technology, (2) support educational media services activities designed to be of educational value in the classroom setting to children with disabilities, and (3) provide support for captioning and video description that is appropriate for use in the classroom setting.

Deadline: Octuber 3, 2006

NCRR Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA)

2006-09-20T13:37:00.000-04:00

The sponsors offer support for the Science Education Partnership Awards (SEPA) program whose goals are to foster the development of novel programs to improve K-12 and the general public's understanding of the clinical trial process as well as the health science advances stemming from National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded clinical and basic research. The SEPA program supports the creation of innovative partnerships between biomedical and clinical researchers and K-12 teachers and schools, museum and science center educators, media experts, and other interested educational organizations. Particular importance will be given to SEPA applications that target K-12 science educational topics that may not be addressed by existing science curricula, community-based or media activities. This program will use
the NIH Research Education (R25) grant mechanism.

Deadline(s): 10/29/2006
Funding Limit: $250,000 YEAR
Duration: 5 YEAR(s)

OBJECTIVES:

This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits applications from applicant organizations that propose creative and innovative research education programs to increase the public's understanding of medical research and deliver information about healthy living and
career opportunities in science to children and the general public. Examples of SEPA activities include:

Developing, implementing and evaluating content-rich, inquiry-based science education programs, including innovative curricula, designed to enhance science teaching and learning with populations of underrepresented minority, underserved, rural and other disadvantaged
students.

Increasing the interest or participation of underrepresented groups in basic and clinical research career pathways.

Developing and implementing professional development for in-depth school or summer K-12 teacher enhancement in scientific content with appropriate pedagogical methods that are aligned with applicable professional, national, state and local standards.

Developing science center and museum exhibits, research opportunities, traveling exhibits, programs and public outreach activities that excite, engage and educate the general public on
NIH-funded basic and clinical research.

Designing appropriate evaluation plans to assess efficacy and impact for K-12 and museum/science center-based curriculum development projects, teacher enhancement efforts, exhibits and informal science education programs.

Educating the K-12 community and the general public on topical issues such as stem cells and regenerative medicine, ethics of research and medicine, the clinical trials process and patient
safeguards.

Exploring innovative approaches, including applications of technology and assessment tools, to strengthen public or K-12 understanding of science and the nature of science.

Listado de fundaciones privadas en Puerto Rico

2006-09-11T11:24:00.000-04:00

Fondos Unidos:
www.fondosunidos.com

Fundación Comunitaria de Puerto Rico:
www.fcpr.org

Fundación del Banco Popular:
http://www.bancopopular.com/pr/about/community/abu-com-fund.jsp

Fundación Puertorriqueña de las Humanidades: *EN RECONSTRUCCIÓN
http://www.fprh.org/

Fundación Ricky Martín:
http://www.rickymartinfoundation.org/

Fundación Ferré-Rangel
http://www.fundacionferrerangel.org/

Fundación Ángel Ramos:
http://www.farpr.org/

Fundación Chana y Samuel Levis:
http://www.diaadia.org/spanish/

Fundación Carvajal
http://www.premioshermanascarvajal.org/index.php?&contentItem=sobre

Avisos sobre oportunidades de grants en el área de educación publicados por el Foundation Center Bulletin

2006-09-11T09:50:00.000-04:00

Entries Invited for the National Schools of Character Awards ProgramGrants of $20,000 will be provided to ten public and private K-12 schools and districts in recognition of their outstanding work in character education....Deadline: December 4, 2006 Posted: September 8, 2006

Target Launches New Field Trip Grants ProgramEight $1,000 grants will be awarded to educators, teachers, principals, para-professionals, and/or classified staff to fund a field trip for their students....Deadline: November 1, 2006 Posted: September 7, 2006

National Education Association Offers Fine Arts Grants to Secondary Level Fine Arts TeachersTen grants of $2,000 each will be awarded to arts teachers at the secondary level (grades 6-12) to create programs that promote learning among academically at-risk students....Deadline: December 15, 2006 Posted: September 3, 2006

Oracle Education Foundation Invites Students and Teachers to Take Part in ThinkQuest InternationalStudents and teachers from around the globe can receive $1,000 and other prizes for collaboratively-developed Web sites on educational topics....Deadline: April 16, 2007 Posted: August 29, 2006

SHOPA Kids In Need Foundation Offers Teacher GrantsCertified K-12 educators across the country may be eligible for up to $500 from retail and education credit union sponsors to support creative classroom projects....Deadline: September 30, 2006 Posted: August 29, 2006

International Reading Association Invites Entries for Presidential Award for Reading and TechnologyUp to $2,000 will be awarded to K-12 educators who are making an outstanding and innovative contributions to the use of technology in reading education....Deadline: November 15, 2006 Posted: August 24, 2006

Maine Arts Teachers Fellowship Program to Support Artistic Development of Public School TeachersUp to $5,000 will be awarded to Maine K-12 public school art teachers to immerse themselves in creative work and have the opportunity to interact with professional artists....Deadline: November 17, 2006 (Preliminary Project Proposals)Posted: August 19, 2006

Lowe's Toolbox for Education Grant Program Accepting Applications for 2006-2007 School YearUp to $5,000 will be awarded to schools or parent groups for school improvement projects initiated by parents....Deadline: October 15, 2006 and February 15, 2007Posted: August 17, 2006

Entries Invited for Organic School Garden AwardsThree schools in the United States using organic methods in school gardens will receive cash prizes of $250, $500, and $1,000....Deadline: October 31, 2006 Posted: August 2, 2006

Spencer Foundation Offers Dissertation Fellowship Program in Education ImprovementFellowships support individuals in any academic discipline or professional field completing dissertations which focus on the history, theory, or practice of formal or informal education....Deadline: November 1, 2006 Posted: July 31, 2006

American Council of Learned Societies Announces Andrew W. Mellon Foundation/ACLS Early Career FellowshipsStipends up to $30,000 will be provided to help graduate students in the humanities and related social sciences to complete their dissertations and advance their research after being awarded the Ph.D....Deadline: November 15, 2006 (Dissertation Completion Fellowships)Posted: July 29, 2006

Best Buy Offers Support for Interactive Technology in K-12 SchoolsUp to $250,000 will be awarded to K-12 public, private, and parochial schools within fifty miles of a Best Buy store in recognition of successful classroom interactive technology programs....Deadline: September 30, 2006 Posted: July 11, 2006

NEA Foundation Accepting Applications for Student Achievement Grants$5,000 will be awarded for proposals to improve student learning in America's public schools, colleges, and universities; proposals to assist low-income and minority students are especially encouraged....Deadline: October 15, 2006 Posted: July 5, 2006

NEA Foundation Accepting Applications for Learning & Leadership GrantsPublic school teachers, education support professionals, faculty, and staff at higher education institutions can apply for $2,000 individual professional development grants or $5,000 group study grants....Deadline: October 15, 2006 Posted: July 3, 2006

Lowe's, International Paper, and National Geographic Launch Outdoor Classroom Grant ProgramUp to $20,000 will be awarded to schools or school districts for proposed outdoor learning environments for K-12 students in the United States....Deadline: RollingPosted: September 12, 2005

Institute of International Education Fellowship

2006-09-10T20:04:00.000-04:00

The sponsor provides support to enable U.S. graduate students to pursue specialization in area and language study or to add an international dimension to their education.

Deadline(s): 01/30/2007

Institute on Statistical Analysis for Education

2006-09-07T18:49:00.000-04:00

The Institute's goal is to help develop a critical mass of U.S. educational researchers using National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and National Science Foundation (NSF) data sets for basic, policy, and applied research. The Institute provides hands-on training for researchers in the use of large-scale national data sets, with special emphasis on using these data sets for policy-related research in education.

Deadline(s): 01/05/2007
Award Type(s): Conference--Attend
Training/Professional Development

Chavez/Eastman/Marshall Dissertation Fellowship

2006-09-07T18:43:00.000-04:00

Dartmouth College provides fellowships for U.S. citizens who plan careers in college or university teaching, in order to promote student and faculty diversity at Dartmouth, and throughout higher education, by supporting completion of the doctorate by underrepresented minority scholars (including African-American, Latina/o, and Native American scholars) and other graduate scholars with a demonstrated commitment and ability to advance educational diversity.

Deadline(s): 02/01/2007

Cancer Education Grants Program

2006-09-07T18:30:00.000-04:00

The sponsor offers support for the following types of programs: innovative educational programs intended to motivate biomedical and other health science students to pursue cancer related careers; short courses to update cancer research scientists in new scientific methods, technologies and findings; training of cancer care clinicians and community health care providers in evidence-based cancer prevention and control approaches; development of effective innovative education (dissemination) approaches to translate knowledge gained from science (discovery) into public health and community applications (delivery).

Deadline(s): 10/01/2006
02/01/2007
06/01/2007
10/01/2007
02/01/2008

*Applications may be submitted to Grants.gov in response to this
announcement on or after September 2, 2006. This program expires on
March 2, 2008.

Funding Limit: $300,000 YEAR

"Cancer education" grants may target a variety of audiences, including: science or health care students with an interest in cancer research careers; established cancer scientists seeking short term educational updates in emerging cancer science areas such as genetics and molecular drug discovery; and health care providers in need of information on the latest developments in cancer prevention and control. Grants targeting community health care providers or community settings are intended to provide information needed to facilitate the diffusion of evidence-based findings within a relatively short time. Programs proposed for Cancer Education grants may use a variety of formats, depending on target audiences and specific goals.

Grants aimed at educating students, cancer scientists, cancer care professionals, clinicians or community health providers may develop and use primarily curriculum-based, short-term educational experiences. Program delivery to the targeted audience(s) may takeplace in traditional educational settings or via web-based and other "virtual" approaches. Curriculum content may range from cancer biology and genetics to cancer prevention and control and palliative care.

Arts Teachers Fellowship

2006-08-31T17:49:00.000-04:00

Surdna Foundation program provides support for the artistic revitalization of outstanding arts teachers in specialized, public arts high schools. All fellows, accompanied by school leaders, will convene in fall 2007 to share experiences and discuss relevant issues and concerns. Fellows will also be expected to carry out post-fellowship plans, and submit a report on the impact of the fellowship.

E-mail: artsfellowship@surdna.org
Program URL: http://www.surdna.org/usr_doc/ATFApplication06.pdf

Fulbright Teacher Exchange Program

2006-08-31T17:33:00.000-04:00

The sponsor provides support for U.S. teachers and school administrators at elementary and secondary levels, community colleges and four-year institutions to exchange positions with foreign educators. Participating countries include: Argentina; Bulgaria; Chile; Colombia; Czech Republic; Estonia; Finland; France; Germany; Ghana; Hungary; Italy; Latvia; Mexico; Morocco; Peru; Poland; Romania; Senegal; Slovak Republic; South Africa; Spain; Switzerland; Turkey; and the United Kingdom.

Deadline: 10/16/2006

Spencer Foundation

2006-08-31T17:27:00.000-04:00

The sponsor provides support for research projects requiring more than $40,000. Projects originate from research ideas initiated in the field by scholars and other researchers. The sponsor will accept preliminary proposals that fit within one or more of four areas of inquiry: The Relation between Education and Social Opportunity; Organizational Learning in Schools, School Systems, and Higher Education Institutions; Teaching, Learning, and Instructional Resources; and Purposes and Values of Education.

ELIGIBILITY
Principal Investigators applying for a Research Grant must be affiliated with a school district, a college or university, a research facility, or a cultural institution. The sponsor accepts proposals from institutions and/or researchers from the U.S. and internationally. Researchers must also have an earned doctorate in an academic discipline or professional field or appropriate experience an education-related profession.

Educational Programs for Population Research (R25)

2006-08-31T17:19:00.000-04:00

Applicants may propose educational programs that: facilitate the development of interdisciplinary scientists or the conduct of interdisciplinary science related to population;

Examples of educational programs appropriate under this announcement include, but are not limited to: Summer (or semester) programs to engage students from fields not currently well integrated in population research in order to advance the development of interdisciplinary scholars in fields that have the potential to enrich and advance population research. Limited cross-training to expose population scientists to the core theories, knowledge, and methods of other disciplines, e.g., epidemiology, public health, endocrinology, anthropology, genetics or cognitive sciences. While not providing full training in these areas of science, such training would help to prepare scientists to participate effectively in cross-disciplinary work.

Education and training in the application of new methodological approaches (e.g., spatial analysis, ethnography, social network analysis, and advanced statistical methods) to population
research. Interactive, hands-on training in the use of complex datasets from specific studies.

Education and training on techniques to maximize the accessibility and/or protect the confidentiality of data included in public-use files. Workshops to provide training on topics in formal or mathematical demography that are not provided at individual institutions.

Areas of particular interest to NICHD include race and ethnic studies, health, sexuality, neuroeconomics, and behavioral genetics, but the engagement of students in other fields would also be appropriate as justified by the potential for advancing population research through cross-disciplinary collaboration. Programs may target students at the upper undergraduate to post-doctoral levels at the same or other institutions. They would expose participating students to the concepts of population research, the challenges and rewards of interdisciplinary work, and role models who are engaged in interdisciplinary research. They would be designed to reach new investigators before their career trajectories are set and to enhance their interest in and skills for future interdisciplinary research. Outreach to minority institutions is strongly encouraged in recruiting for these programs.

FUNDING
This PAR will use the NIH Education Project (R25) award mechanism. The total project period for an application submitted in response to this funding opportunity may not exceed five years. Although the size of award may vary with the scope of the research education program proposed, it is expected that applications will stay within the following budgetary guidelines: although total direct costs are not capped, budget requests of more that $165,000 per year must be full justified.

Deadline(s):

10/01/2006

02/01/2007

06/01/2007

10/01/2007

02/01/2008

06/01/2008

10/01/2008

02/01/2009

06/01/2009

Giddon Award for Distinguished Research in the Behavioral

2006-08-31T17:03:00.000-04:00

The International Association for Dental Research recognizes a single research paper published or accepted for publication in the current calendar year or in the calendar year prior to the current one in the fields of social or cultural anthropology, education, psychology, psychiatry, sociology or social work applied to dentistry. Both applied and basic research papers are eligible. The award is made annually provided a meritorious paper isnominated.

Deadline: 11/30/2006

American Council on Education Fellows

2006-08-26T23:39:00.000-04:00

The sponsor provides support for learning opportunities through observation and participation in higher education administration at the top level. Fellows experience: an effective learning process in educational leadership, administrative organization, and change strategies; relationships among different levels of administrative officers; decision making at various levels; and relationships between the president (and other senior administrators) and the governing
board, legislature, business industry, K-12 community, and the public.

Deadline(s): 11/01/2006
Established Date: 08/21/1990
Follow-Up Date: 08/01/2007
Review Date: 08/21/2006

The Fellows Program provides participants with the opportunity to: develop the expertise to serve the institution's agenda and to see the institution as a whole; observe how other campuses address challenges and solve problems; take part in seminars with other leaders and experts in the field, thereby developing a broader understanding of higher education; participate with knowledgeable Mentors in structured, off-campus experiences; observe college and university
presidents and other senior-level administrators to learn about their leadership styles; learn about national and international issues and how they affect individual campuses; and become a member of a national network of more than 1,400 current and former Fellows who serve as
resources during the fellowship year and throughout one's career.

Assistive Technology Reutilization Model Demonstrations Program (84.235V-1)

2006-08-20T19:49:00.000-04:00

Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services; Overview
Information; Special Demonstration
Programs—Model Demonstrations for
Assistive Technology (AT) Device
Reutilization; Notice Inviting
Applications for New Awards for Fiscal
Year (FY) 2006

Dates: Applications Available: August 18, 2006.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: September 18, 2006.

Estimated Average Size of Awards: $150,000.
Estimated Number of Awards: 10.
Project Period: Up to 36 months.

I. Funding Opportunity Description

Purpose of Program: The purpose of the Special Demonstration Programs is to provide financial assistance to eligible entities to expand and improve the provision of rehabilitation and other
services for individuals with disabilities.

II. Eligibility Information
public or nonprofit agencies
or organizations, including institutions
of higher education.

Informal Science Education

2006-08-18T18:32:00.000-04:00

PROGRAM GUIDELINES06-520 Solicitation

DUE DATES
Preliminary Proposal Deadline Date: September 14, 2006

for Project Grants
Full Proposal Deadline Date: December 14, 2006

for Project Grants
Preliminary Proposal Deadline Date: March 8, 2007

thereafter
Full Proposal Deadline Date: June 21, 2007

thereafter

Planning Grants: Proposals must be submitted on the same deadline dates as those indicated above for Preliminary Proposals, following discussion with a Program Officer.
Conference, Symposia, and Workshop Grants: Proposals may be submitted at any time, generally at least one year in advance, following discussion with a Program Officer. This category does not require Preliminary Proposals.

Grant Supplements (for existing ISE Awards): Requests must be submitted at least two months prior to the need for additional funds, following discussion with the Cognizant Program Officer.

SYNOPSIS

The ISE program invests in projects that develop and implement informal learning experiences designed to increase interest, engagement, and understanding of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) by individuals of all ages and backgrounds, as well as projects that advance knowledge and practice of informal science education. Projects may target either public audiences or professionals whose work directly affects informal STEM learning. ISE projects are expected to demonstrate strategic impact, innovation, and collaboration.

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY This program provides educational opportunities for K-12 Educators. Individuals interested in applying for funding should see the program guidelines above.

RELATED PROGRAMS Information Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers

Highsmith Research Grant

2006-08-17T15:28:00.000-04:00

Support is provided for American Association of School Librarians(AASL) members to conduct innovative research aimed at measuring andevaluating the impact of school library media programs on learning andeducation.

The grant provides $5,000.
Deadline(s): 02/01/2007
Established Date: 11/09/1994
Follow-Up Date: 09/01/2007
Review Date: 08/09/2006

Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy

2006-08-16T16:21:00.000-04:00

The foundations grant making program seeks to develop or expand projects that are designed to support the development of literacy skills for adult primary care givers and their children. In order to be considered eligible for a grant, an organization must meet the following criteria: the organization must have current non-profit or public status and have been in existence for two or more years as of the date of the application; the organization must have maintained fiscal accountability; and the organization must operate an instructional literacy program that has been in existence for at least two years and includes one or more of the following components: literacy for adults, parent education, pre-literacy or literacy instruction for children preK-grade 3, amd intergenerational literacy activities (Parent and Child Together time or P.A.C.T. time).

National Education Association Foundation Learning and Leadership Grants

2006-08-16T16:14:00.000-04:00

Grants support public school teachers, public education support professionals, and/or faculty and staff in public institutions of higher education for one of the following two purposes: Grants to individuals fund participation in high-quality professional development experiences, such as summer institutes or action research; and grants to groups fund collegial study, including study groups, action research, lesson study, or mentoring experiences for faculty or staff new to an assignment. All professional development must improve practice, curriculum, and student achievement. Grant funds may be used for fees, travel expenses, books, or other materials that enable applicants to learn subject matter, instructional approaches, and skills. REcipients are expected to exercise professional leadership by sharing their new learning with their colleagues.

Deadline: October 15, 2006

William T. Grant Foundation Request for Proposals for Intervention Research to Improve Youth Serving Organizations

2006-08-16T15:57:00.000-04:00

The William T. Grant Foundation announces a grants competition to support intervention research to improve youth-serving organizations, such as schools and community-based organizations, or their subunits, such as classrooms and after-school program sites. Consistent with our mission, we are interested in organizations that seek to improve the lives of youth ages 8 to 25. We conceptualize these organizations and their subunits as "social settings": proximal contexts for youth’s experiences. Improving these social settings entails intervening to alter important aspects of the social setting, including the social processes, resources, and/or social, spatial, and structural arrangements within settings. Examples of these aspects of settings include, but are not limited to, physical arrangements of organizational space; social norms regarding aggression in classrooms; the quality, content, and structure of interactions between youth and adults in youth programs; and the availability of significant and meaningful roles for youth within schools and community-based organizations.
The Foundation anticipates supporting a small group of projects with award amounts ranging from $250,000 to $1,500,000 for the two-to-four-year duration of the project, including direct and indirect costs. We are interested in setting-level experiments, wherein settings are assigned randomly to condition, and very strong setting-level quasi-experiments. Individual-level experiments that randomly assign individuals to condition are ineligible for this RFP, as are individual-level quasi-experiments. Our total budget for these projects is $3 to 4 million per year. We made the first cohort of awards in June 2006, and anticipate making awards again in June 2007 and June 2008. We then will take stock of the work and decide whether to continue issuing an annual RFP. Given the scope of these studies, we anticipate that applicants may need (or already have) support from other sources, such as in-kind support from schools or community-based organizations for the intervention and/or additional intervention and research support from other funders.
We anticipate receiving two types of proposals: requests for add-ons to existing studies and newly initiated intervention studies. Existing setting-level intervention studies might propose to add or expand a setting-level assessment or analysis component to their studies. We anticipate that such studies likely will have budgets toward the lower end of our announced award range. Newly initiated studies likely will have larger budgets.
Review will take place in two stages: the deadline for Letters of Inquiry is October 30, 2006, and the deadline for Invited Full Proposals is February 22, 2007.

Guía para Solicitar Asistencia Económica para Sufragar Estudios Graduados con Fuentes Externas

2006-08-14T21:40:00.000-04:00

http://graduados.uprrp.edu/pdf/guia_becas_fondos_externos.pdf

Esta guía consta de dos partes y un apéndice. La primera parte cubre la búsqueda de fondos, en la cual se presentan las consideraciones que debe tomar en cuenta paraseleccionar las becas a las cuales solicitar.

En la segunda parte se discuten los aspectos indispensables para llenar exitosamente una solicitud para beca en papel o electrónicamente. Estos aspectos son:

-la información sobre la beca
- la elegibilidad
-las instrucciones
- la presentación
-las recomendaciones
- el ensayo
-las distinciones y reconocimientos
-el enfoque único hacia cada solicitud
- su revisión

Por último, se incluye un apéndice con fuentes de fondos externos, clasificadas en Agencias Federales, Fundaciones y Portales Electrónicos Especializados (bases de datos).

Documento creado y difundido por el Decanato de Estudios Graduados e Investigación (DEGI)

http://graduados.uprrp.edu

Aviso sobre Educación Especial del Departamento de Educación

2006-08-13T01:05:00.000-04:00

Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services Overview Information; Personnel Development To Improve Services and Results for Children With Disabilities—Preparation of Leadership Personnel; Notice Inviting Applications for New Awards for Fiscal Year (FY) 2007.

Applications Available: August 11, 2006.
Deadline for Transmittal of Applications: October 10, 2006.

I. Funding Opportunity Description
Purpose of Program: The purposes of this program are to (1) help address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel—in special education, related services, early intervention, and regular education—to work with infants or toddlers with disabilities, or children with disabilities; and (2) ensure that those personnel have the skills and knowledge—derived from practices that have been determined through research and experience to be successful—that are needed to serve those children.

Preparation of Leadership Personnel. This priority supports and is limited to projects that train personnel at the preservice doctoral or postdoctoral level in early intervention, special education or related services and at the advanced graduate level (masters and specialists) in special education administration supervision. In order to be eligible under this priority, programs must provide training and support for scholars to complete their training within the performance period of the grant. Therefore, only the following types of programs of study will meet the requirements of this priority:

1. A major in special education, related services or early intervention at the doctoral or post-doctoral level; and 2. Training at the advanced graduate level (masters and specialists programs) in special education administration/ supervision.

II. Award Information

Type of Award: Discretionary grants. Estimated Available Funds: The Administration has requested $90,626,000 for the Personnel Development to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities program for FY 2007, of which we intend to use an estimated $4,800,000 for the Preparation of Leadership Personnel competition.

Estimated Range of Awards:
$171,969–$200,000.