Funding Opportunities for Faculty
We provide funding opportunities for faculty across multiple disciplines, from multiple sources. Some MSU opportunities are at the beginning; then we’ve listed external opportunities from various governmental agencies; followed by sabbatical and other faculty fellowships. Please contact us at (espp@msu.edu) with questions or comments.
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Animal Agriculture Initiative
To address animal industry issues identified as high priority by the Michigan animal industry groups.
Pre-proposals due October 9; full proposals due in November (annual)Center for Advanced Study in International Development
CASID provides funding for course development, research initiation, and travel to faculty members in the social sciences and liberal arts.
ContinuousEngaged sustainability scholarship collaborations, MSU Sustainable Michigan Endowed Project
To develop collaborations pursuing engaged sustainability scholarship in service of purposefully managing wicked problems Proposal should involve an MSU faculty member and others (faculty or students and non-faculty (e.g., civil society)). Up to $15,000 per project.
OngoingOffice of International Research Collaboration, International Studies and Programs
Assistance with proposals that have the potential to generate significant external funding.
OngoingProject GREEEN
GREEEN is Michigan’s plant agriculture industry initiative; funding priorities are listed for each industry.
January 12 (annual)Strategic Partnership Grant - Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
Fund individuals and teams. Support for three years. Up to $400,000. About 4 awards.
September 22 (RFP issued August 15) (annual)Sustainability Seed Grants, MSU Office of Campus Sustainability
To engage faculty, students, and staff in opportunities that advance sustainable research while contributing to campus sustainability goals. Successful proposals will use the campus as a learning laboratory. $50-$75,000 per grant; $300,000 available in total.
November 16 (annual)Transformation of Transportation
MSU is working with University of Michigan and Wayne Ste on the design of a broad-based, multi-disciplinary research agenda focused upon the transformation of transportation in the Great Lakes region. This is led at MSU by Marietta Baba and Hiram Fitzgerald. Interested faculty should contact fitzger9@msu.edu.
OngoingWater Initiative Research Grants
The Water Initiative Research Grants (WIRGs) are intended to support interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research efforts that advance water sciences (broadly defined) and lead to applications for major external funding. The WIRGs will contribute to the overall goal of making MSU a leader in water research. The MSU Global Water Initiative and Blue Ribbon Report emphasize that interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary efforts will help tie different components of MSU water research programs together and enable successful competition for major funding such as the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, NSF STC and ERC programs, NSF Climate Water and Sustainability Grants, NSF?USAID new initiatives, philanthropic foundations, etc.
Feb. 1, 2013
External Funding Opportunities
Handbook of Federal Funding for Environment R&D - National Council on Science and the Environment (NCSE)
The handbook provides a survey of federal funding for environmental R&D. To access:
User ID: university
Password: member
Department of AgricultureAgriculture and Food Research Initiative: Agriculture and Natural Resources Science for Climate Variability and Change
To adapt agroecosystems and natural resource systems to climate variability and change and implement mitigation strategies in those systems. Specific program are reducing the use of energy, nitrogen, reducing GHG emissions from practices, and water in the production of food, feed, fiber, and fuel and increase carbon sequestration [sic]. $12 million available in total.
Letter of intent (required) due as early as October 20; multiple application deadlines.Agriculture and Food Research Initiative: Food Security
Intended to keep American agriculture competitive while ending world hunger. Diverse areas including integrated pest management and sustainable food systems.
Varied deadlinesAgriculture and Food Research Initiative: Foundational Program
Funds six areas, listed below with some environmental foci within areas:Emphasis on interdisciplinary and integrated research.
- Plant health and production and plant products (biology of agricultural plants; understanding plant-associated microorganisms; controlling weedy and invasive plants; insects and nematodes);
- Animal health and production and animal products;
- Food safety, nutrition, and health;
- Renewable energy, natural resources, and environment (processes and transformation in soil, water, and air; thresholds in agroecosystems; management in agroecosystems);
- Agriculture systems and technology (engineering products and processes; nanotechnology for agricultural and food systems);
- Agriculture economics and rural communities (small and medium-sized farms, entrepreneurship and small business development, and rural development).
Multiple deadlinesAgriculture and Food Research Initiative: Sustainable Bioenergy
Funds (a) one Regional Bioenergy Coordinated Agricultural Project (CAP); and research on (b) policy options for and impacts on regional biofuels production systems, (c) impacts of regional bioenergy feedstock production systems on wildlife and pollinators, (d) socioeconomic impacts of biofuels on rural communities, and (e) environmental implications of direct and indirect land use change.
Letter of intent (required) due October 25; application due December 15, 2011Biomass Research and Development Initiative
Projects should integrate (a) feedstocks development, (b) biofuels and biobased products development, and (c) biofuels and biobased products development analysis. 6-8 awards, $3 - $7 million per award.
Pre-application May 31; application due October 4 (annual)Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program
For environmental assessment research concerning the introduction of genetically engineered organisms (GE) into the environment. Priorities include biofuels and alfalfa. $5 million available in total.
March 2 (annual)Biotechnology Risk Assessment Research Grants Program, US Department of Agriculture
For environmental assessment research concerning the introduction of genetically engineered organisms (GE) into the environment. Priority areas are: (1) Transformation-associated Mutagenesis in Plants and Variation, (2) Landscape Level Environmental Impacts of GE crops, (3) Pollen Flow and Best Management Practices for Co-existence. Biofuel crops are also a priority.
Letter of intent due December 1; proposal due February 1 (annual)Conservation Innovation Grants
To stimulate conservation related to agriculture. Doesn’t fund research; funds innovative “on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations.”
Pre-proposals due January 31; proposals due April 6 (annual)Critical Agricultural Materials
For crop-based materials that replace petroleum-based products, especially paints, coatings, and adhesives for composites.
June 14 (annual)Energy Audits and Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants
Not research-focused (more outreach), but universities are eligible for grants. To work with agricultural producers/ small rural businesses.
July 26 (annual)Higher Education Challenge (HEC) Grants Program
To provide the quality of education necessary to produce baccalaureate or higher degree level graduates capable of strengthening the Nation’s food and agricultural scientific and professional workforce. Focal areas are Global Food Security and Hunger, Climate Change, Sustainable Energy, Childhood Obesity, and Food Safety. $4.7 million available.
March 30 (annual)International Science and Education Grants Program
To enhance the international content of curricula, ensure that faculty work beyond the U.S. and bring lessons learned back home, and promote international research partnerships. (Emphasis on benefit to U.S.) Should include at least 2 of: research, extension and teaching. Priority areas include adaption/mitigation to climate change, sustainable bioenergy, reduction in childhood obesity, increased food security and increased food safety. Up to $150,000 per grant; $3 million available in total.
January 19 (annual) (internal MSU deadline December 20)Interregional Research Project #4 Minor Crop Pest Management Program
To fund regional centers.
January 19 (annual)Multicultural Scholars Grants Program
Provides scholarships to support recruiting and retaining multicultural scholars, resulting in either baccalaureate degrees within the food and agricultural sciences disciplines or the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree. $1 million available in total.
August 22 (annual)National Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Cost Share Grant Program
Supports work related to Trees and Climate Change, Public Health, or Economic Development
November 29 (annual)North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE)
For work on environmentally sound, profitable, and socially responsible food and/or fiber systems. Outreach component. $10K- $200K. 8-12 grants/ year.
June 9 (annual)Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative
For projects that will enhance the ability of producers who have already adopted organic standards to grow and market high quality organic agricultural products. Particularly interested in projects that emphasize research and outreach that assist farmers and ranchers with whole farm planning.
March 9 (annual)Pest Management Alternatives, Special Research Grant Program
March 3 (annual)Professional Development Program, North Central Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education
Funds to land grant universities to assist extension educators, farmers and other stakeholders in developing education activities in sustainable concepts and systems.
Preliminary proposal due May 18 (annual)Rangeland Research Program
To provide U.S. agricultural producers, rural landowners, and land managers with integrated science strategies to make informed land management decisions with an emphasis on enhancing the restoration and sustainable integrity of U.S. rangelands.
July 6 (annual)Regional Integrated Pest Management Competitive Grants Program - North Central Region
February 29 (annual)Secondary Education, Two-Year Postsecondary Education, and Agriculture in the K-12 Classroom Challenge Grants
To (a) promote and strengthen secondary and 2-year postsecondary agriscience and agribusiness education and (b) promote linkages among secondary, 2-year postsecondary, and higher education programs.
January 20 (annual)Specialty Crop Research Initiative
To solve critical industry issues through research and extension activities. For research in one of five focus areas: plant breeding, genetics, and genomics; addressing threats from pests and diseases; improving production; new innovations and technology; addressing to potential food safety hazards.
Notice of intent due November 25; full application due January 31 (annual)Women and Minorities in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Fields Program (WAMS)
For research and extension projects that increase the participation of women and underrepresented minorities from rural areas in STEM fields that are relevant to USDA priorities.
May 25 (annual)
Department of Commerce - NOAABay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program
Funds K-12 watershed education and related teacher development in seven regions: California, Chesapeake Bay, Gulf of Mexico, Hawaii, New England, Pacific Northwest, and Great Lakes.
Deadlines vary - primarily October (annual)Broad Agency Announcement for research opportunities pursuant to the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill
March 1 (annual)Community-based Marine Debris Removal Project Grants
November 1 (annual)Great Lakes Bay Watershed Education and Training (B-WET) Program, NOAA
Funds K-12 watershed education and related teacher development. 12 projects will be funded. $850K available in total.
September 30/ October 7 (annual)Harmful Algal Bloom Programs
Call for work on the Ecology and Oceanography of HAB, the Monitoring and Event Response for Harmful HAB and the Prevention, Control and Mitigation of HAB.
Letter of intent due June 27; proposals due August 24 (annual)Open Rivers Initiative
To catalyze the implementation of locally-driven projects to remove dams and other river barriers.
November 17 (annual)Other NOAA RFPs
Also NOAA RFPs focused on other areas (primarily Gulf Coast, South Atlantic, and Caribbean). These are Cooperative Research Program (to improve connections between researchers and fishing industry), Bluefin Tuna Research Program, Marine Fisheries Initiative (MARFIN), International Coral Reef and Domestic Coral Reef Conservation Grants.
variousSmall Grants for Marine Archaeological Exploration
Pre-proposals due August 16; proposals due October 12 (annual)
Department of DefenseBroad Agency Announcement (BAA), U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)
The ERDC is responsible for conducting research in multiple areas, many environment-related. The BAA is intended “as a means of soliciting proposals for basic and applied research.” Areas include aquatic plants, water quality, treatment of hazardous waste, wetlands, infrastructure and environmental issues for installations, energy, environmental processes, land and heritage conservation, and ecological processes.
OngoingEnergy Conservation Applications for the U.S. Navy
For Navy shipboard energy conservation and carbon footprint reduction. Emphasis on near-term improvements.
Ongoing until October 31, 2012Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP)
ESTCP projects demonstrate and validate promising innovative technologies and methodologies relevant to DOD sites. Areas funded include: (1) Management of Contaminated Groundwater; (2) Characterization and Treatment of Testing and Training Range Contamination; (3) Military Munitions Remediation; (4) Watershed Management Models/Tools for DoD Installation. The ESTCP Installation Energy Solicitation is due out in early February.
pre-proposals due March 15 (annual)Installation Energy Solicitation, Environmental Security Technology Certification Program
For innovative energy technology demonstrations that address DoD requirements. Areas include Installation Energy Management; On-Site Distributed Generation; Technologies to Improve Building Energy Efficiency; Building Energy Management and Control; and Processes for Decision-making Associated with Energy Use and Managements.
Pre-proposals due March 29, 2012National Security Science and Engineering Faculty Fellowship
For basic research in multiple areas, including social sciences.
Letter of intent due June 23; white paper due July 9; proposal due October 16 (annual)Power and Energy, U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Broad Agency Announcement
Calls for research in various areas; power and energy is most clearly related to the environment.
OngoingResearch Interests of the Air Force Office of Scientific Research
Materials and energy research, including biofuels and biomimicry.
ContinuousSpecies At-Risk, Species of Concern and Declining Species and Habitat, Department of Defense
The focus is on military lands and climate change assessments in particular. ESPP has gotten a request from Michele Richards at Ft. Custer in Michigan for a collaborator on this. If you’re interested, please contact Maya at mayaef@msu.edu and she can put you in touch. The deadline has been extended and submissions are still possible.
Deadline has been extended.Strategic Environmental Research and Development Program (SERDP)
For research in areas of “Environmental Restoration” and “Resource Conservation and Climate Change,” among others. Specific topics include remediation, soil ecology, and climate change impacts to Department of Defense installations.
January 5 (annual)Strategic Technologies, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency
One area funded is “Energy and Self-Sufficient Operations.”
OngoingYoung Faculty Award
For areas of interest to the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. Environment-related areas involve materials and power.
January 19 (annual)
Department of Energy2013 Solar Decathalon
Teams of students compete to design, build, and operate the most attractive, effective, and energy-efficient solar-powered house.
Applications for 2013 competition are available in summer 2011Advanced Research Projects Agency – Energy Funding Opportunity
Supports transformational research in all areas of energy R&D, including electricity generation by both renewable and non-renewable means, electricity transmission, storage, and distribution; energy efficiency for buildings, manufacturing and commerce, and personal use; and all aspects of transportation. $150 million available in total. 80 awards.
Letter of intent due March 30, 2012; concept paper due April 12, 2012; full application TBABIRD Energy, Department of Energy, the Israel Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, and the BIRD Foundation
For U.S. – Israel joint renewable energy developments. Proposals must include cooperation between two companies or between a company and university/research institution and have significant commercial potential. $1,000,000 available per project.
Executive summaries due May 3, 2012; full proposals due June 28, 2012Bridging Research Interactions through Collaborative Development Grants in Energy (BRIDGE)
To increase expertise being applied to photovoltaic and concentrating solar power technology challenges in order to support the SunShot Initiative.
Letter of intent due April 25; application due May 21, 2012Conferences, Outreach, and Networking For New Energy Communities and Technologies (CONNECT), Department of Energy
Supports energy technology conferences, workshops, and other events and student participation therein.
Quarterly through December 2012Energy Innovation Hub - Batteries and Energy Storage
For large, multidisciplinary teams of investigators whose research integrates basic to applied research and focuses on batteries and electrical energy. $120 million. 1 award.
Letters of intent due March 1, 2012; proposals due May 31, 2012Event Sponsorship Programs, Oak Ridge Associated Universities
Up to $4,000 to support a conference or workshop that engages people from another university, as well. MSU may submit one application annually.
December 15 and March 31 (annual)Fellows Program - Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E)
To help create the strategic direction and vision of ARPA-E. Postdoctoral and senior fellow positions. Up to two years.
No deadlineInnovative and Novel Computational Impact on Theory and Experiment (INCITE)
Proposals for computationally intensive research projects to run at America's premier leadership computing facility. To address grand challenges “such as developing new energy solutions and gaining a better understanding of climate change resulting from energy use.”
July 1 (annual)Notice of Intent: Geothermal Technology Advancement for Rapid Development of Resources in the U.S.
Heads-up regarding future funding opportunitySunShot Concentrating Solar Power Research and Development, Department of Energy
For research that develops highly disruptive Concentrating Solar Power technologies. Topics include: advanced collectors; advanced receivers; advanced power cycles; and seedling CSP concepts.
Preliminary applications due November 22, 2011; full applications due February 7, 2012Support of Advanced Coal Research at U.S. Colleges and Universities
December 19 (annual)
Department of Health and Human Services - National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease ControlBehavioral and Social Research on Disasters and Health
October 5, February 5, June 5 (annual)Career Development Grants in Occupational Safety and Health Research (K01)
October 12, February 12, June 12 (annual)Centers for Agricultural Disease and Injury Research, Education, and Prevention (U54), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
December 2, 2011; December 4, 2012Climate Change and Health: Assessing and Modeling Population Vulnerability to Climate Change (R21)
To examine the differential risk factors of populations associated with increased vulnerability to adverse health outcomes related to climate change. Interdisciplinary approaches and community collaboration encouraged. (Note: Michigan Department of Community Health is working on these issues; contact mayaef@msu.edu for more information.)
Letters of intent due April 24, 2012. Proposals due May 24, 2012Community Participation in Research (R01)
For intervention research on health promotion, disease prevention, and health disparities that communities and researchers jointly conduct. Topics include promotion of physical activity-friendly neighborhoods and establishing safer work practices among agricultural workers in rural areas.
February 5, June 5, October 5 (annual)Dual Purpose with Dual Benefit: Research in Biomedicine and Agriculture Using Agriculturally Important Domestic Species (R01)
To utilize agriculturally important domestic species to improve human health through the advancement of basic and translational research deemed highly relevant to both agricultural and biomedical research.
September 20, 2012Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy System Technology Research and Development
For energy efficiency in biomedical technology; research institutions work with small businesses on technology.
April 5, August 5, December 5 (annual)Environmental Influences on Stem Cells in Development, Health, and Disease (R21)
To study the potential of environmental exposures to alter function, proliferation, survival, and differentiation of stem cells.
Letter of intent due October 28, 2011; proposal due November 28, 2011Food and Drug Administration Small Scientific Conference Program
Multiple deadlinesGeographic and Contextual Influences on Energy Balance-Related Health Behaviors (R21)
For research on how diverse neighborhood or contextual environmental factors, such as the built environment, socioeconomic status of residents, and amenities such as transportation or parks, might influence energy balance (activity level).
February 16, June 16, October 16 (annual)Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program (D43)
Also Planning Grant
September 21, 2012Global Infectious Disease Research Training Program Award
Focus on capacity building.
Letter of intent due August 14; application due September 16 (annual)Global Research Initiative Program in (a) Basic/Biomedical Sciences (R01) and (b) Behavioral/Social Sciences (R01)
To promote productive development of foreign investigators from low- and middle-income countries. Focal topics include environmental health.
Letter of intent due December 10; proposal due January 10 (annual)In Utero Exposure to Bioactive Food Components and Mammary Cancer Risk
June 5, October 5, and February 5 (annual)International Research in Infectious Diseases Including AIDS (IRIDA) Program
September 16 (annual)International Research Scientist Development Award
Supports researchers to conduct (health) research in developing countries.
March 1 (annual)Limited Competition: Competing Revision Awards for Creating Virtual Consortium for Translational/Transdisciplinary Environmental Research (ViCTER) (R01)
For [collaborative] efforts among basic (technology and mechanism oriented), clinical (patient-oriented) and population-based researchers and other individuals with expertise relevant to environmental health who have come together in common interest around a particular environmental stressor(s) of interest. Current NIEHS-funded R01 awardee must lead the project.
February 22 (annual)Limited Competition: Planning Grants for Hubs of Interdisciplinary Research and Training in Global Environmental and Occupational Health (GEOHealth) (P20)
To plan research, research training, and curriculum development activities that address and inform priority national and regional environmental and occupational health policy issues. $1,300,000.
MSU internal deadline January 25; Proposal deadline March 07, 2012Mechanism for Time-Sensitive Research Opportunities in Environmental Health Sciences (R03)
For research in which an unpredictable opportunity has arisen to collect human or animal biosample baseline or exposure data (e.g., following natural or made-made disasters).
ContinuousNational Institute for Occupational Safety and Health Support for Conferences and Scientific Meetings
Multiple deadlinesNIOSH Exploratory and/or Developmental Grant Program (R21)
February 16, June 16, October 16 (annual)NIOSH Small Research Grant Program (R03)
February 16, June 16, October 16 (annual)Occupational Safety and Health Research
October 5, February 5, June 5 (annual)Outstanding New Environmental Scientist Award (ONES)
For new environmental health researchers focusing on problems of environmental exposures and human biology, human pathophysiology and human disease.
October 29 (annual)Predictive Multiscale Models for Biomedical, Biological, Behavioral, Environmental and Clinical Research (Interagency U01)
Quarterly through 2014Psychopharmacology of Widely Available Psychoactive Natural Products
October 5, February 5, and June 5 (annual)Public Health Conference Support Program, National Center for Environmental Health/ The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
For conferences that address the “Healthy People 2020” focus areas of Environmental Health. Multiple areas of environmental health including environmental justice, food safety, and natural disasters. $5 - $200,000. 8 awards.
Letter of intent due January 18, 2012; proposals due February 2, 2012Reducing Health Disparities Among Minority and Underserved Children
October 16, February 16, and June 16 (annual)Research on Ethical Issues in Biomedical, Social and Behavioral Research (R01, R03, R21)
National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences (part of NIH) interests include community level review in community based participatory research; ethical considerations in the selection of control group for studies of environmental exposures; guidance to study participants about exposure assessments; reporting biomonitoring results back to community.
March 5, July 5, November 5 (annual)Science Education Partnership Award (SEPA) (R25)
For K-12 and informal science education/media projects about health science, particularly targeted to underrepresented minorities.
June 22 (annual)Short Term Career Development Award in the Environmental Health Sciences for Established Investigators
February 12, June 12, October 12 (annual)Small Research Grant Program
Includes environmental health. $50K/ year.
February 16, June 16, October 16 (annual)Spatial Uncertainty: Data, Modeling, and Communication (R01)
For research that identifies sources of spatial uncertainty in public health data, incorporates the inaccuracy into statistical methods, and develops novel tools to visualize the nature and consequences of spatial uncertainty. Environmental health is one area.
March 5, July 5, November 5 (annual)Systems Science and Health in the Behavioral and Social Sciences (R01, R21), NIH
For projects utilizing systems science methodologies relevant to human behavioral and social sciences and health.
February 5, June 5, October (annual)Technology Development for the Detection and Evaluation of Chemical and Biological Carcinogens (SBIR) [R43/R44]
For small businesses to improve existing technologies for the detection of chemical and biological carcinogens in clinical and/or environmental specimens.
Various (through 2012)Translating Basic Behavioral and Social Science Discoveries into Interventions to Improve Health-Related Behaviors (R01)
Environmental health sciences aren’t specifically referenced, but topics with environmental links (food, activity) are.
February 5, June 5, October 5 (annual)Using Systems Science Methodologies to Protect and Improve Population Health
Emphasis on behavioral risk factors.
February 16, June 16, October 16 (annual)
Department of Interior - Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service and US Geological SurveyCanada Standard Grants Program for Bird Habitat Conservation
January 2 (annual)Environmental Studies Program, Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, Regulation and Enforcement
For research on energy production on the nations outer continental shelf.
February 2 (annual)Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act
For restoration, research and regional projects. Funds largely focused on States and Tribes. $2 million.
Pre-proposals due December 13 (annual)Joint Fire Science Program
For research to address problems associated with managing wildland fuels, fires, and fire-impacted ecosytems. Also, Regional Science Consortia focused on stakeholder communication.
November 19 (annual)Migratory Bird Joint Ventures Midwest Region, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Supports conservation projects (monitoring, research, outreach, and/or habitat) for migratory birds. $150,000 total in funding.
November 11 (annual)Mineral Resources External Research Program - U.S. Geological Survey
September 29 (annual)Neotropical Migratory Bird Grants
For work in the United States, Canada, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Focus on conservation, but does fund research and monitoring.
November 30 (annual)North American Wetlands Conservation Act Standard Grants
Grants for projects in U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Projects must involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands. U.S. projects aren’t research focused; in Mexico, projects may also include…sustainable-use studies. Also U.S. Small Grants (not research focused).
Deadlines varyRecovery Implementation Fund, US Fish and Wildlife Service
To aid in recovery of endangered species. Supports research. Also Candidate Conservation Action Funds.
OngoingResearch on Oil Spill Response Operations, Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, Department of Interior
For research on oil spill planning, preparedness, containment, monitoring, recovery, treatment, and response in the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf. Up to $5 million available in total.
White papers due March 1, 2012Water Resources Research National Competitive Grants Program, US Geological Survey
Matching grants to to support research on the topic of improving and enhancing the nation’s water supply. Supports social science, natural science, and engineering research.
Must apply through MSU’s Institute of Water Research. February 23 to IWR (annual)Webless Migratory Game Bird Research and Management Program
November 1 (annual)Wildlife Without Borders, Division of International Conservation
Programs focused on species (tigers, turtles, others) and regions (Latin America and Caribbean, Africa, Mexico, others). Conservation action focused; does support applied research.
Various
Environmental Protection AgencyCitizen Science - Community Involvement Today and in the Future
For citizen science research relating to air and water pollution in New York City and the Virgin Islands. $150,000 available in total. 11 awards given.
April 20, 2012Community Action for a Renewed Environment (CARE) Program
Community-based multimedia demonstration program designed to help communities understand and reduce risks due to toxic pollutants and environmental concerns from all sources.
March 22 (annual)Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
For collaborative partnerships to help communities understand and address environmental and public health issues. Universities are ineligible to apply (grants go to NGOs or tribes) but can be partnered with. $25K available per grant. ($1 million in total).
February 29 (annual)National Wetland Program Development Grants
To develop or refine state/tribal/local government wetland programs. Universities are eligible.
October 21 (annual, but date varies)P3 Awards: A National Student Design Competition for Sustainability Focusing on People, Prosperity and the Planet
Funds an interdisciplinary team of undergraduate and/or graduate students to develop sustainable projects. The first phase is a competition for one-year grants of up to $15,000 to develop scientific or engineering designs that will promote sustainable development. In the following spring, Phase I grantees present their designs in Washington, DC where they compete for Phase II grant awards of up to $90,000. 40 awards for Phase I; 5 awards for Phase II. Areas are: Energy, Built Environment, Materials and Chemicals, Water, Agriculture, Green Infrastructure, and Green Cookstoves.
December 22 (annual)Pesticide Registration Improvement Renewal Act Partnership Grants
For demonstrations, IPM technology transfer, outreach, and education
April 19 (annual)Pollution Prevention Grant Program
Universities can apply for funds to provide pollution prevention assistance to other institutions (outreach). Grants are generally about $100K.
March 28 (annual)Source Reduction Assistance Grant Program
To support environmental projects that reduce or eliminate pollution at the source. Research and/or training are strongly encouraged. Note that each region has priority areas; in Michigan, the priority is pollution prevention in hospitality, health care, chemical and manufacturing sectors. $130K available per EPA region in 2011.
February 24 (annual)Targeted Grants to Reduce Childhood Lead Poisoning
August 14 (annual)
- Environmental Factors in the School Environment Influencing Children’s Health and Performance - Opens January/February 2012
- Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research Center (With NIEHS) Opens February 2012
- Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research Centers: Formative Centers -- Understanding Environmental Factors to Improve Children's Health in Child Care Environments - Opens February 2012
- Tribal Environmental Health Science - Opens February/March 2012
- Linking Composition and Sources of Coarse Particulate Matter to Health Effects: Opens February/March 2012
- Measurements and Modeling for Quantifying Public Health and Climatic Impacts of Residential Cooking and Heating Opens March 2012
- National Center for Innovative Treatment Technology in Small Drinking Water Systems - Opens March 2012
Multiple
National Aeronautics and Space AdministrationResearch Opportunities in Space and Earth Sciences (ROSES) 2012
NASA has many earth science funding opportunities, generally using NASA data but sometimes with an interdisciplinary (e.g., social science) component. Most (but not all) earth science funding opportunities are listed following, in order of deadline. A full listing is here. Future roundups will list opportunities as their deadlines near. Opportunities include: Making Earth System data records for Use in Research Environments (May 15), Modeling, Analysis, and Prediction, Ocean Biology and Biogeochemistry, Surface Water and Ocean Topography Mission Science Definition Team, Atmospheric Composition: Modeling and Analysis, Physical Oceanography, Earth Science U.S. Participating Investigator, Remote Sensing of Water Quality, Precipitation Measurement Missions (PMM) Science Team, The Soil Moisture Active-Passive Mission Science Team, Land Cover/Land Use Change, Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science, Topical Workshops, Symposia, and Conferences, Fellowships for Early Career Researchers, Terrestrial Ecology, Interdisciplinary Research in Earth Science, Earth Science Applications: Ecological Forecasting Applications Feasibility Projects, Earth Science Applications: Water Resources Applied Sciences Team, Earth Science Applications: Health and Air Quality, Earth Science Applications: Cross-cutting Topics, Pre-Aerosol, Clouds, and Ocean Ecosystem Mission Science Team
MultipleROSES 2011: Computational Modeling Algorithms and Cyberinfrastructure
For information technologies required to enable and facilitate the Modeling and Analysis Program. Also funds for interdisciplinary workforce development – summer workshop.
Notice of intent due February 3, 2012; proposal due March 9, 2012ROSES 2011: Ocean Surface Topography Science Team
To provide the scientific underpinning for production of satellite-derived ocean surface topography data sets and to demonstrate the Earth science and applications arising from analyses of these data. $4,500,000 total budget. 20-25 awards.
Notice of intent due January 20, 2012; proposal due March 23, 2012ROSES 2012: Making Earth System Data Records for Use in Research Environments
NOI due April 4, 2012; proposals due May 15, 2012ROSES 2012: Modeling, Analysis, and Prediction
To support observation-driven modeling and data assimilation across NASA’s Earth science research program. $9,000,000 total project funding. 40 awards.
NOI due March 23, 2012; proposals due May 25, 2012ROSES 2012: Physical Oceanography
For analysis and interpretation of ocean circulation using satellite and in-situ data or for exploitation of sea-surface temperature products. $1,000,000. 5-10 awards given.
Notice of intent due April 30, 2012; proposals due June 29, 2012
National Science FoundationDeveloping Country Collaborations in Plant Genome Research
Supports research collaborations between US scientists and scientists in developing countries as part of ongoing or new Plant Genome Research Program awards.
ContinuousADVANCE: Increasing the Participation and Advancement of Women in Academic Science and Engineering Careers
MSU currently has an ADVANCE project, called ADAPP.
Letter of intent (required) due early October 4; full proposal due early November (annual)Advanced Technological Education
Promotes improvement in the education of science and engineering technicians at the undergraduate and the secondary school levels. Proposals should be led by two-year colleges.
October 20 (annual)Advances in Biological Informatics
For research that enables investigators to make use of biological data and information for the discovery of new knowledge and the advancement of the field of biology. Examples include new tools that scale well to complex biological data; theoretical research on data structures; and design of easy-to-use interfaces and tools for data input.
August 23 (annual)Antarctic Research
For research that expands fundamental knowledge of the Antarctic region or explores global and regional problems of current scientific importance.. $50,000,000 total program funding. 50 awards given.
May 31 (annual)Archaeology and Archeometry
Multiple deadlinesArctic Research Opportunities
For research in all disciplines.
October 18, 2011Assembling the Tree of Life
For research that will resolve evolutionary relationships for large groups of organisms throughout the history of life.
March 22 (annual)Basic Research to Enable Agricultural Development (BREAD), NSF and Gates Foundation.
To support innovative basic scientific research designed to address key constraints to smallholder agriculture in the developing world. Genomic research and research involving animals, microbes, soils, weather forecasting, and technology development. 10-20 awards; $12 million available/ year.
November 22, 2011Biological Oceanography
August 15 and February 15 (annual)Biotechnology, Biochemical, and Biomass Engineering
September 15 (annual)Catalyzing New International Collaborations
Support for the initial phases of an international collaboration with the strong expectation that the next phase will involve submission of a follow-on proposal for continued funding of the collaborative research. Replaces “Planning Visits and Workshops” RFP. 40 awards; $2 million total funding.
March 1 and September 1 (annual)Cellular Systems Cluster
January 12 and July 12 (annual)Chemical and Biological Separations
September 23 and March 3 (annual)Chemical Oceanography
August 15 (annual)Civil Infrastructure Systems
Areas of interest include intra- and inter-dependencies in infrastructure design and operation for resilience and sustainability.
February 15 (annual)Climate and Large-Scale Dynamics
For research on the processes that force and regulate the atmosphere’s synoptic and planetary circulation, weather and climate.
ContinuousClimate Change Education: Climate Change Education Partnership Program, Phase II (CCEP-I)
Seeks to establish a coordinated national network of regionally- or thematically-based partnerships devoted to increasing the adoption of effective, high quality educational programs and resources related to the science of climate change and its impacts. To support full-scale implementation of mature and robust strategic plans already developed by regional or thematic partnerships.
Letter of intent due January 24, 2012Combustion, Fire and Plasma Systems
September 15 and March 1 (annual)Cooperative Studies of the Earth's Deep Interior (CSEDI)
September 25 (annual)Coupling, Energetics, and Dynamics of Atmospheric Regions
May 10 (annual)Cyber-Enabled Discovery and Innovation (CDI)
For revolutionary science and engineering research outcomes made possible by advances in computational thinking. Three thematic areas – one is “Understanding Complexity in Natural, Built, and Social Systems: deriving fundamental insights on systems comprising multiple interacting elements.”
January 19 (annual)Cyber-Physical Systems
Cyber-physical systems are engineered systems that are built from and depend upon the synergy of computational and physical components….Application areas include the smart electric grid, smart transportation, and smart buildings.
March 15, January 22 (annual)Dear Colleague Letter - CREATIV: Creative Research Awards for Transformative Interdisciplinary Ventures, National Science Foundation
To support bold interdisciplinary projects in all NSF-supported areas of science, engineering, and education research. Only internal NSF merit review is required; proposals must be interdisciplinary and potentially transformative; requests may be up to $1,000,000 and up to five years duration.
December 1, 2011 - June 15, 2012Dear Colleague Letter for Social, Behavioral, and Economic Research Related to the Gulf Oil Spill and Other Disasters
Deadlines for existing programsDear Colleague Letter: Climate, Energy and Sustainability
Overview of new NSF 2010 and 2011 funding related to climate and sustainability.
Multiple deadlinesDear Colleague Letter: Unsolicited Proposals at the Interface of the Biological (BIO), Mathematical and Physical Sciences (MPS)
MPS and BIO strongly encourage proposals from interdisciplinary research teams….Areas of potential mutual interest to MPS and BIO include: physical and chemical mechanisms and mathematical/statistical theories that underlie biological processes; the physical, chemical, mathematical and statistical basis of biology….; the physical, chemical, genetic, and epigenetic principles that constrain how living systems adapt to changing environments.
Deadlines for existing programsDecision, Risk and Management Sciences (DRMS)
January 18, August 18 (annual)Developing Global Scientists and Engineers: International Research Experiences for Students
Proposals to support groups of U.S. undergraduate or graduate students conducting research abroad in collaboration with foreign investigators.
September 15 (annual)Developmental Systems
How interacting developmental processes give rise to the emergent properties of organisms (plants, animals, etc.)
January 12 and July 12 (annual)Dimensions of Biodiversity
For innovative approaches that integrate genetic, taxonomic/phylogenetic, and functional dimensions of biodiversity to help fill gaps in our understanding of the diversity of life on Earth. Specific opportunities for collaboration with China and Brazil.
April 10 (annual)Discovery Research K-12
To enhance the learning and teaching of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) by preK-12 students, teachers, administrators and parents.
Letter of Intent due November 17, 2011 and October 04, 2012; proposals due January 10, 2012 and December 06, 2012Distinguished Lecturer Series, Consortium for Ocean Leadership/ NSF
Pays for scientists performing researching scientific ocean drilling to come to universities and give lectures. Choice of five speakers.
May 1 (annual)Division of Environmental Biology, National Science Foundation
Proposals related to Ecosystem Science, Evolutionary Processes, Population and Community Ecology, and Systematics and Biodiversity Sciences.
Preliminary proposals due January 9; full proposals due August 2 (annual)Division of Integrative Organismal Systems, NSF
For analyses across multiple levels of biological organization, from molecular through ecological, and through theoretical as well as advanced computational approaches. Interdisciplinary collaborations involving scientists from all areas of biology, behavioral science, physical science, mathematics, engineering, and computer science are encouraged.
Preliminary proposals due January 12; full proposals due August 2 (annual)Dynamics of Coupled Natural and Human Systems
Promotes quantitative, interdisciplinary analyses of relevant human and natural system processes and complex interactions among human and natural systems at diverse scales.
November 15 (annual)EArly-concept Grants for Exploratory Research (EAGER)
For exploratory work in its early stages on untested, but potentially transformative, research ideas or approaches.
ContinuousEarth Sciences: Instrumentation and Facilities
Supports acquisition or upgrade of research equipment; development of new instrumentation, analytical techniques or software; support of national or regional multi-user facilities; support for early career investigators.
Ongoing except for acquisition/ upgrade, which is only accepted after July 26, 2012EarthScope
July 16 (annual)Ecology and Evolution of Infectious Diseases (EEID)
For research on the ecological, evolutionary, and socio-ecological principles and processes that regulate the transmission dynamics of infectious diseases. Proposals for research on disease systems of public health concern to developing countries are strongly encouraged, as are disease systems of concern in agricultural and coastal marine systems.
December 5 (annual)Ecosystem Science
Supports investigations of whole-system ecological processes and relationships across a diversity of spatial and temporal scales. Inter- and multi-disciplinary proposals…are welcomed and encouraged.
July 9 and January 9 (annual)Energy for Sustainability
Focal areas are biomass conversion, biofuels & bioenergy; photovoltaic solar energy; wind energy; and advanced batteries for transportation.
February 17 (annual)Energy, Power, and Adaptive Systems
For design and analysis of intelligent and adaptive engineering networks with emphasis on electric power networks and grids.
October 7, February 7 (annual)Engineering Design and Innovation
October 1 and February 15 (annual)Environmental Engineering
September 15 and March 1 (annual)Environmental Implications of Emerging Technologies
Focus on nanomaterials.
March 3, September 23 (annual)Environmental Sustainability
Environmental Sustainability supports engineering research with the goal of promoting sustainable engineered systems that support human well-being and that are also compatible with sustaining natural (environmental) systems. Incorporation of aspects of social, behavioral, and economic sciences is welcomed. Topic areas are Industrial Ecology, Green Engineering, Ecological Engineering, and Earth Systems Engineering.
February 17 (annual)Ethics Education in Science and Engineering (EESE)
For research and educational projects, directed at grad students. Priority areas include several environmental topics, e.g. (a) intersection of societal choices around natural resource utilization and environmental consequences; and (b) ethical issues associated with natural hazards,risk management, decision-making and the role of scientists in navigating the consequences of natural hazards in the face of scientific uncertainty. Emphasis on interdisciplinarity.
MSU internal deadline January 31 (annual)Evolutionary Processes
January 9, July 9 (annual)Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) program
July 25-27 (annual)Frontiers in Earth System Dynamics (FESD)
To foster an inter-disciplinary and multi-scale understanding of the interplay among and within the various sub-systems of the Earth.
No competition announcedGenes and Genome Systems Cluster
January 12 and July 12 (annual)Geobiology and Low-Temperature Geochemistry
January 16, July 16 (annual)Geomorphology and Land Use Dynamics
July 16 and January 16 (annual)GeoPRISMS Program
July 2 (annual)Geospace Environment Modeling (GEM)
October 15 (annual)Geotechnical Engineering
October 1 and February 15 (annual)Graduate Stem Fellows in K-12 Education (GK-12)
Funding for graduate students to bring their leading research practice and findings into K-12 learning settings. Only faculty members, not graduate students, can apply.
No competition announcedGrant Opportunities for Academic Liaison with Industry (GOALI)
Promotes university-industry partnerships by making project funds or fellowships/traineeships available to support an eclectic mix of industry-university linkages.
ContinuousHydrologic Sciences
December 5 and June 1 (annual)Industry/University Cooperative Research Centers Program
To develop long-term partnerships among industry, academe, and government.
Letter of Intent: January 2, 2012, Full Proposal: March 6, 2012 (semi-annual)Informal Science Education
Supports innovation in anywhere, anytime, lifelong learning, through investments in research, development, infrastructure, and capacity-building for STEM learning outside formal school settings. Includes Connecting Researchers and Public Audiences projects (no deadline).
Preliminary proposal due August 12 (annual)Infrastructure Management and Extreme Events
Impact of large-scale hazards on civil infrastructure and society and on related issues of preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery.
February 15 (annual)Innovation and Organizational Sciences
Supports scientific research directed at advancing understanding of innovation and organizational phenomena.
September 3 and February 2 (annual)Innovations in Biological Imaging and Visualization
For development of novel approaches to the analysis of biological research images. Seek “members of the biological research community, computational theorists and engineers, mathematicians, imaging specialists, educators…, artists, illustrators, etc.” Workshop involved.
No competition announcedInstrument Development for Biological Research
August 27 (annual)Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) Program
To establish innovative new models for graduate education and training in a fertile environment for collaborative research that transcends traditional disciplinary boundaries.
Internal deadline: March 20 (annual) (see MSU's limited submissions page for more info); letter of intent due to NSF May 1; full proposal due July 1.Integrative, Hybrid and Complex Systems (IHCS)
For engineering solutions for a variety of domain-specific applications in areas including environment.
February 7 and October 7 (annual)International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge
To communicate science, engineering and technology for education and journalistic purposes. Winners appear in Science.
September 30 (annual)Living Stock Collections for Biological Research
For existing collections of living organisms to be used in basic biological research.
July 6 (annual)Long Term Research in Environmental Biology
To address ecological and evolutionary processes and resolve issues in organismal and environmental biology.
August 1 and January 10 (annual)Macrosystems Biology: Research on Biological Systems at Regional to Continental Scales
Supports quantitative, interdisciplinary, systems-oriented research on biosphere processes and their complex interactions with climate, land use, and invasive species at regional to continental scales as well as planning and development activities.
April 18 (annual)Major Research Instrumentation Program
Internal MSU deadline December 16; NSF deadline January 27 (annual)Materials World Network, Cooperative Activity in Materials Research between US Investigators and their Counterparts Abroad
November 11 (annual)Nanotechnology Undergraduate Education in Engineering
This year’s focus includes societal, ethical, economic and/or environmental issues relevant to nanotechnology.
April 23 (annual)National Robotics Initiative
To accelerate the development and use of robots in the United States that work beside, or cooperatively with, people (“co-robots”). “Civil and environmental infrastructure protection” is one of the areas of interest.
Letter of intent due October 1 and December 15 (annual)Opportunities for Enhancing Diversity in the Geosciences (OEDG)
various due dates (annual)Opportunity for Promoting Understanding Through Synthesis
July 9 and January 9 (annual)Paleo Perspectives on Climate Change
October 18(annual)Pan-American Advanced Studies Institutes Program
To develop short courses at the advanced graduate, post-doctoral, and junior faculty level. Multiple disciplines are eligible. Aim to disseminate advanced scientific and engineering knowledge and stimulate training and cooperation among researchers of the Americas.
April 24 (annual)Particulate and Multiphase Processes: Emphasis on Environmental Applications
September 15 and March 1 (annual0Partnerships for Enhancing Expertise in Taxonomy
March 5 (annual)Partnerships for Innovation
To build innovation capacity through early support of the partnering of academic institutions with the small business sector and to accelerate innovation research by supporting existing NSF grantees that collaborate with third-parties in order to move innovations to market.
Letter of intent due January 4 (required); full proposal due March 1 (annual). Internal MSU deadline November 24.Partnerships for Innovation, National Science Foundation
To build innovation capacity through early support of the partnering of academic institutions with the small business sector and to accelerate innovation research by supporting existing NSF grantees that collaborate with third-parties in order to move innovations to market.
Letter of intent due January 4 (required); full proposal due March 1 (annual)Petrology and Geochemistry
January 6 and July 6 (annual)Physical Oceanography
August 15 and February 15Physics of Living Systems
July 31 (annual)Population and Community Ecology
July 9 and January 9 (annual)Power, Controls and Adaptive Networks
February 7 and October 7 (annual)Research Coordination Networks
Groups of investigators will be supported to communicate and coordinate their research, training and educational activities across disciplinary, organizational, geographic and international boundaries. Special track for SEES: Science, Engineering and Education for Sustainability.
SEES track deadline February 3 (annual); general deadline ongoingResearch Experiences for Teachers in Engineering
November 19 (annual)Research Experiences for Undergraduates
Involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs (“Supplements”) or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program (“Sites”).
August 24 (annual) for Sites; Supplements ongoing. Special deadline for Arctic.Research in Engineering Education, NSF
Sustainability is one focus.
February 8, September 14 (annual)RIDGE 2000: Geology/Biology of Mid-Ocean Ridge System
April 7 (annual)Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
For institutions of higher education to provide financial aid for students entering the STEM workforce or STEM graduate school. 80 to 100 awards.
August 14 (annual)Science of Learning Centers
For learning of animals, humans and machines. For workshops, exploratory research, etc. (not centers).
February 4, August 6 (annual)Science, Technology and Society Program, NSF
For research that examines relationships between science (including engineering), technology, and society. Of particular interest: (1) How ethical issues and values interconnect with science and technology, and how norms and values institutionalized in science and technology engage with society; (2) How policy choices affect scientific and technological knowledge production and innovation, and on how scientific and technical knowledge and innovation affect policy decisions.
August 1 and February 1 (annual)Sedimentary Geology and Paleobiology
July 16 and January 16 (annual)Structural Systems and Hazards Mitigation of Structures
February 15 and October 1 (annual)Surpassing Evolution: Transformative Approaches to Enhance the Efficiency of Photosynthesis
Members of the photosynthesis research community and specialists in other areas including bioenergetics, metabolic engineering, synthetic biology, modeling, and systems biology are strongly encouraged to participate.
No competition announcedSustainability Research Networks Competition, National Science Foundation
To support the development and coalescence of entities to advance collaborative research that addresses questions and challenges in sustainability science, engineering, and education. Possible themes include: Energy and Materials Issues in Sustainability, Urban Sustainability, Large Scale Energy Production and Consumption Dynamics, Coastal System Vulnerability and Resilience, Altered Biogeochemistry of Earth Systems, Sustainability of Freshwater Supplies, Food Security and Land Use Change. 3-4 awards. 4-5 years in duration; $12 million per award.
Preliminary proposal due December 01, 2011; full proposal due April 1, 2012Sustainable Energy Pathways (SEP)
Scalable approaches for sustainable energy conversion to useful forms, as well as its storage, transmission, distribution, and use. Intended to be interdisciplinary. Topic areas are: energy harvesting & conversion from renewable resources; sustainable energy storage solutions; critical elements & materials for sustainable energy; nature-inspired processes for sustainable energy solutions; reducing carbon intensity from energy conversion & use; sustainable energy transmission & distribution; energy efficiency & management.
Internal MSU deadline December 21; full deadline February 1, 2012Systematics and Biodiversity Science
For research on diversity, systematics, and evolutionary history of organisms in natural systems.
July 9 and January 9 (annual)Thermal Transport Processes
September 15 and March 1 (annual)Transforming STEM Learning
Innovative environments for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning.
March 11 (annual)Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics
Previously Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement. Funds projects that develop faculty expertise, implement educational innovations, evaluate, prepare K-12 teachers, or research teaching and learning.
May 28, January 14 (annual)Undergraduate Research and Mentoring in Biological Sciences (URM)
April 26; MSU internal deadline January 15 (annual)WEBS (Women Evolving Biological Sciences)
Symposium for early career female biologists, November 6-9, 2011 in North Carolina. Three days, focused on retention of female scientists. For those who have earned their doctoral degrees within the past two to eight years. Focus on ecology and evolutionary biology. Expenses paid except travel; some travel funding may be available.
Applications due April 15 (annual)
OtherDistinguished Agriscience Scientist Awards, Christopher Columbus Foundation and Farm Bureau
Two $50,000 awards.
March 15 (annual)Environmental hazards (nutrient competitors), Gerber Foundation
For research that evaluates the effects of environmental hazards on infants and young children.
December 1, June 1 (annual)2012 Climate Assessment Grants, Great Lakes Integrated Sciences and Assessments (GLISA) Center
Two to four one-year grants of up to $50,000 each to organizations that will work with GLISA to address the risks of climate change and variability in the Great Lakes basin.
Letters of intent due May 4Abe Fellowship - Social Science Research Council
For social science research on global issues, especially related to Japan and America.
September 1 (annual)Aldo Leopold Leadership Program - Stanford University
To advance environmental decision making by providing academic environmental scientists the skills and connections they need to be effective leaders and communicators. Primarily for mid-career scientists. Two week-long workshops, in June and September. Scott Swinton and Jack Liu at MSU have participated and are happy to talk about the experience to those interested in applying.
April 16 (annual)All Roads Film Project (Indigenous storytellers), National Geographic Society
Funds film projects by and about indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture filmmakers. Grants are $1-10K. 16 awards annually.
March 15, June 15, September 15, and December 15 (annual)AmaZONAS Andinas
To reduce net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the forest and land use sector in Ecuador, Colombia, and Peru. Not research-focused.
Multiple deadlinesAnimals, Morris Animal Foundation
For work on animal health and welfare – of both companion animals and wildlife. Doctoral students ($4K), postdocs, and faculty (up to $50K/ year) are eligible. 60-80 awards given to students annually and 150 to faculty – roughly half go to wildlife studies.
February 3 (students), March 24 (faculty) (annual)Annual Program Statement, Partnerships in MCA Countries, Millennium Challenge Corporation
For specific environment-related projects in Indonesia and African countries. Not research.
Ongoing through February 17, 2012Architecture and the Designed Environment - Graham Foundation
September 15 (annual)Bellagio Residencies and Conferences - Rockefeller Foundation
January 15 (annual)Betty White Wildlife Rapid Response Fund Grants, Morris Animal Foundation
For wildlife researchers to respond to unexpected events—such as natural disasters and emerging diseases—that result in the immediate need for animal health research. $5-$50,000.
ContinuousBig Cats Initiative - National Geographic
For projects to halt the decline of lions.
ContinuousBiological Resources in Agriculture - Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD)
Funds international gatherings and international research fellowships (6-26 weeks, in OECD countries), related to the Natural Resources Challenge; Sustainability in Practice; and the Food Chain.
September 5 and 15 (annual)Bring Back the Natives: A Public-Private Partnership for Restoring Populations of Native Aquatic Species - National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Preproposals due December 1; full proposals due February 1 (annual)Canadian Research Opportunities - Government of Canada
Funding opportunities with focus on topics of policy relevance for Canada and Canada-U.S. relations; environmental sustainability is listed as a topic. Up to $20,000.
November 2 (annual)Chinese Studies) - Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange
Chinese Studies in the humanities and social sciences. Emphasis on Taiwan. Funds research, conferences, travel.
October 15 (annual)Clarke Prize - National Water Research Institute
To an outstanding individual in water research.
March 1 (annual)Clarke Prize, National Water Research Institute
For active researchers and/or practitioners in the U.S. who are focused on issues associated with water quality, quantity, technology, or public policy. $50,000.
March 1 (annual)Climate Adaptation Fund, Wildlife Conservation Society
Matching grants of up to $250,000 will be awarded to U.S.-based nonprofit conservation organizations working to protect wildlife affected by climate change. Universities can partner on proposals. Doesn’t support proposals with research as a primary focus, but data collection can be a small part of the project.
April 29 (annual)Climate change education funding information
The National Council on Science and the Environment recently hosted a session reviewing opportunities for climate change education funding. Presentations from government entities including NOAA, NASA, NSF, and OSTP are available.
Multiple deadlinesCoastal Management Program, Michigan Department of Environmental Quality
For projects that seek to protect and restore healthy coastal ecosystems. Supports, among other topics, “research related to the potential impacts of climate change on Great Lakes coastal wetlands.” $50,000-$75,000.
April 16 (annual)Coastal Management Program, State Of Michigan
Purposes include: protect, manage and restore coastal habitats.
May 16 (annual)Collaborative Research Fellowships - American Council of Learned Societies/Mellon Foundation
For collaborative research in the humanities and related social sciences. Small teams of two or more scholars collaborate intensively on a single, substantive project.
September 30 (annual)Collaborative Research, National Endowment for the Humanities
For two or more scholars to collaborate; projects can include “research that uses the…perspectives of the humanities and historical or philosophical methods to enhance understanding of science, technology, medicine, and the social sciences.” $25,000 to $100,000 per year, up to three years.
October 28 – may submit draft earlier (annual )Collaborative Ventures in Behavioral Science - Stanford University
Stanford invites teams of five to ten scholars each for summer workshops, to design multi-year efforts that will advance research in an important area of interdisciplinary research. Junior faculty, non U.S. scholars, and scholars with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Currently on holdCommittee for Research and Exploration - National Geographic Society
For scientific field research and exploration. Emphasis on multidisciplinary projects that address environmental issues. Disciplines funded include anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography, geology, oceanography, paleontology, and zoology. $15,000-$20,000. 250 awards annually.
ContinuousCommunity-based Marine Debris Removal Project Grants - NOAA
For locally driven, community-based marine debris prevention, assessment, and removal projects that will benefit coastal habitat, waterways, and NOAA trust resources.
November 1 (annual)Complex Systems - The James S. McDonnell Foundation 21st Century Research Awards
Supports research directed toward the development of theoretical and mathematical tools that can be applied to the study of complex, adaptive, nonlinear systems. It is anticipated that research funded in this program will address issues in fields such as biology, biodiversity, climate, demography, epidemiology, technological change, economic development, governance, or computation. $450 K per award.
March 14 (annual)Conservation and Community Partnerships Grants, Sustainable Forestry Initiative
To foster partnerships between organizations interested in improving forest management in the United States and Canada and responsible procurement globally. Not clear role for research.
February 15 (annual)Conservation and Sustainable Development - MacArthur Foundation
New initiative, focused on diverse areas. Two-thirds of funding goes to the Great Lakes region of East Central Africa; the Greater Mekong and its headwaters; the watersheds of the Andes; and coastal marine littorals. Details to be announced this fall. Thanks to Patty Gonzales for sending this.
Deadlines varyConservation, Food & Health Foundation
Supports work in the developing world on conservation, food, and health. Research is eligible for support, but most grants go to non-governmental organizations. Grants up to $25,000.
January 1, July 1 (annual)Cooperative Research Grants - United States-Israel Binational Science Foundation
November 15 (annual)Coral Reef Conservation - National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Preproposals due October 12, full proposal due January 8 (annual)Cultural and Biological Diversity - Christiansen Fund
ContinuousDepartment of Homeland Security STEM Career Development Grants
Supports student fellowships in homeland security specific programs of study. (Faculty apply.) Includes natural disasters and food security.
February 22 (annual)Development Innovation Ventures, US Agency for International Development
To identify, develop, and transition to scale promising approaches to pressing development problems around the world.
Multiple deadlinesDevelopment of Policy-Based Solutions to Great Lakes Environmental Problems - Joyce Foundation
August 20, December 9, and April 14 (annual)Disney Worldwide Conservation Fund
“Although DWCF recognizes that basic science is a critical first step in conservation initiatives, preference is given to projects where there is a significant conservation action component.” Should promote education, awareness, and training. Up to $20K.
Proposals due Jan 25th, but must request invitation first (annual)Dissertation Proposal Development Fellowship - Faculty Research Directors - Social Science Research Council
Pairs of (tenured) faculty propose student research training programs for interdisciplinary fields of study within the humanities and/or social sciences. Faculty whose fields are selected lead two student training workshops. $10,000 stipend.
October 1 (annual)Diverse research areas, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
Diverse areas, including basic research, science education and public understanding of science.
ContinuousEarly Career Award for Public Engagement with Science, American Association for the Advancement of Science
For early-career scientist or engineer in academia, government or industry actively conducting research in any scientific discipline. $5,000.
October 15 (annual)Ecological Economics Research Grants - Walker Foundation
Funds market approaches for addressing economic imbalances and promoting a sustainable economy. Supports primarily NGOs.
October 1 and April 1 (annual)Ecological Innovation, Nathan Cummings Foundation
For the development of broad alliances and/ or to promote innovative public policies and other approaches to institutional accountability. Grants primarily to NGOs, but some to universities/ for educational or strategic initiatives.
ContinuousEconomic Research Partnership, USAID
For research in economic development. While all proposals must have an economic problem as its main focus, proposals are encouraged that also touch on other Agency priorities, including the environment.
Multiple rounds through 2012Enduring Questions: Pilot Course Grants - National Endowment for the Humanities
Supports a faculty member’s development of a new course that will foster intellectual community through the study of an enduring question…addressed by the humanities. Can be taught by faculty outside the humanities, so long as humanities sources are central to the course.
September 15 (annual)Energy and climate change grants, Kresge Foundation
Kresge focuses on four areas: energy efficiency, renewable energy, adaptation to climate change, and policy impacts (“special initiatives.”) Generally, emphasis on policy. Grants go primarily to non-profits.
ContinuousEntrepreneurial Approaches to Wealth Creation and Poverty Reduction - Social Equity Venture Fund
VariesEnvironment Program - Mott Foundation
ContinuousEnvironmental Planning Research Grants - Fitch Foundation
September 14 (annual)Fellowship Program for Research in Japan - Matsumae International Foundation
Three-six months support of research; natural science, engineering and medicine priority areas. Must be under 40. Must not have visited Japan previously. Full funding.
August 31 (annual)Fellowships in India - American Institute of Indian Studies
For four-nine months of scholarship in India.
July 1 (annual)Fellowships, Genomics Policy and Research Forum (University of Edinburgh)
To integrate social science research on genomics. Several days to two months. Open to people from any field concerned with the social dimensions of genetics and genomics.
ContinuousField Work with Volunteers - Earthwatch Institute
For research on climate change, oceans, sustainable cultures, and sustainable resource management.
ContinuousFieldwork grants, National Geographic Society/ Waitt Foundation
“Seed funding for exploratory fieldwork in the natural and cultural sciences.” $5-$15,000. 100 grants awarded annually. Advanced degree not required, but must be affiliated with academic institution. More information (http://waittfoundation.org/ngswaitt-grants). Areas supported include anthropology, archaeology, nautical archaeology, biology, geography, geology, oceanography and paleontology.
ContinuousFlagship Collaboration Fund (Australia) - Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
Focus on issues of concern to Australia; overseas institutions can be funded. Topics include food, energy, water, climate adaptation.
VariesFloriculture Research Grants - The Gloeckner Foundation
April 1 (annual)Food, Health and Well-Being - The W.K. Kellogg Foundation
ContinuousFranklin Research Grants - American Philosophical Society
Small grants to support research leading to publication in all areas of knowledge (including natural sciences). Aimed at early-career faculty. Support for travel to libraries and archives for research purposes; the purchase of microfilm, photocopies, or equivalent research materials; [and] the costs associated with fieldwork; or laboratory research expenses. Up to $6,000. 60 grants awarded annually.
October 1 and December 1 (annual)Fulbright Fellowships
Fellowships for research and teaching overseas. “Traditional” fellowships for the academic year and 2-6 week“specialist” fellowships. Some coordinated through MSU's Office of International Studies and Programs.
August 1 (annual) for mostFulbright-Hays Faculty Research Abroad - Department of Education
For research abroad in modern foreign languages and area studies. 3-12 months. Must submit application through MSU.
November 16 (annual)Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad Program: Short Term Projects
Supports overseas projects in training, research, and curriculum development in modern foreign languages and area studies.
April 23 (annual)Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education: US/Brazil Higher Education Consortia Program - Department of Education
April 17 (annual)Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education Comprehensive Program - Department of Education
“University sustainability initiatives” are an invitational priority; however, the solicitation notes: “we do not give an application that meets these invitational priorities a…preference over other applications.” The program officer advises following the general grant guidelines. Section 881 of HEA (citing sustainability) is available here.
July 29 (annual)Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education U.S. and Russia Program - Department of Education
For cooperative education programs between institutions of higher education in the Russian Federation and the United States of America. Science is a particular focus.
May 18 (annual)Future Conservationist Award - various NGOs
For “small scale practical conservation projects” in developing countries. Team must be led by national of country where project is taking place and team members must be early career (under 35). 3 months-one year. $12,500.
November 6 (annual)Future for Wildlife Grants - Oregon Zoo
Small grants ($2,000 average) in support of field conservation programs in the Pacific Northwest and abroad.
June 15 and December 15 (annual)Future of Humanity Research Grants - Foundation for the Future
Vaguely population themed
April 30 (annual)Global Sustainability Summer School - in Germany
intensive two-week summer program that will be organized jointly by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) and the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS), in partnership with the Santa Fe Institute (SFI). It will explore global sustainability issues from a complex system perspective with particular focus on risks, uncertainties, and extreme events. For advanced graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and junior and senior faculty. All costs provided except travel.
March 1 (annual)Grant programs, National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center, University of Maryland
Funds for postdocs, sabbaticals, and workshops related to socio-environmental synthesis broadly. Also research funds related specifically to “Ecological Wealth and Changing Human Populations.”
Deadlines varyGrants and Fellowships - American-Scandinavian Foundation
For research or study in Scandinavia. For graduate students and faculty. Grants are $5,000 for 1-3 months; fellowships are $23,000 for one year. 30 awarded annually.
November 1 (annual)Grants for international collaboration, Department of Education
Canada and Mexico, European Union/ majority-Muslim countries, and Brazil.
May (annual)Grants Program, Center for Tropical Forest Science, Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute
Opportunities for senior researchers, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to use existing CTFS plots to conduct research with scientists affiliated with them. Social scientists and natural scientists are encouraged to apply.
April 1 (annual)Great Lakes Air Deposition - Great Lakes Commission
To identify the magnitude, sources and impacts of toxic contaminant deposition and facilitate mitigation.
Pre-proposals due April 16 (annual)Great Lakes Protection Fund
For projects that enhance the health of the Great Lakes ecosystem. Current interests include: preventing biological pollution, leadership for ecosystem restoration, using market mechanisms for environmental improvement, and restoring natural flow regimes.
ContinuousGreen Chemistry, Petroleum and Alternative Energy Research - American Chemical Society
VariesGrid Technology for Projects that "Benefit Humanity" - World Community Grid
ContinuousGulf of Mexico Research Initiative
For proposals related to process and consequences of oil spills. $7.5 million available in total, annually for three years.
Letter of intent due January 17, 2012; proposal due March 8, 2012Health Effects of Air Pollution - Health Effects Institute
VariesHigher Education Solutions Network, US Agency for International Development
For institutional partnerships that will create and leverage a virtual network of experts who will help USAID solve global development challenges. One area of interest is “predictive analyses that will help USAID better understand future development trends, including changes due to climate [and] environment.”
MSU internal deadline February 21, 2012; USAID deadline March 22, 2012Horses and Humans Foundation
May 15 (annual)Humanities and Humanities-Related Social Sciences, American Council of Learned Societies
Multiple grants. Generally in any area – also grants specifically for work on China and Eastern Europe
September 30 (annual)Indo-US Science and Technology Forum
For activities, events, and initiatives that promote interactions between the scientific and research communities in India and the US. Focus on science, technology, engineering, and biomedical research. Funding for workshops, travel, and more.
February 15, June 15, October 15 (annual)International Exchanges - Trust for Mutual Understanding
For exchanges with Russia and Central and Eastern Europe related to environmental sciences. Emphasis on collaboration and partnerships (e.g., workshops) - doesn't fund individual research. Most grants to NGOs.
February 1, August 1 (annual)Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease - Burroughs Wllcome Fund
November 1 (annual)Israel - United States Binational Agricultural Research and Development Fund
September 8 (annual)John Ball Zoo Society Wildlife Conservation Fund
For conservation and education programs related to endangered animals, particularly those native to Michigan. $500-$2500. Four awards annually.
March 1 (annual)Joint Basic Research Competition, Russian Academy of Sciences (Far Eastern Branch) and CRDF Global
For teams of US and Russian scientists researching environmental topics. Funds up to two years of research.
February 17 (annual)Kinship Conservation Fellows
Month-long (July) program on applying market-based approaches to environmental concerns. Intended for practitioners: faculty are eligible only if their academic work had been/was anticipated to become part of field work. The fieldwork/practical application element is primary. Otherwise, must have 5 years conservation experience. $6K and lodging provided. 18 fellows.
January 24 (annual)Kushlan Research Award in Ciconiiform Biology and Conservation - Waterbird Society
July 15 (annual)Lindbergh Foundation
For students, faculty, and others to conduct research and educational projects addressing the balance between technology and environmental preservation. $11,000. 12 grants awarded annually
June 11 (annual)Marie Tharp Fellowship for Women Scientists - Earth Institute, Columbia University
Three months at Columbia. Open to junior and mid-career women scientists in the earth sciences. (Must hold PhD.) $30,000. Two awarded annually.
March 31 (annual)Marine Debris Research and Technology Grants - National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
May 5 (annual)Marine Environmental History and Historical Marine Ecology Research - Marine Conservation Biology Institute
May 5 (annual) -currently suspendedMarine or Freshwater Conservation - Project AWARE
Funds environmentally-focused research that leads to conservation measures. Up to $10,000; most grants are smaller.
ContinuousMcCloy Fellowship in Environmental Affairs - American Council on Germany
Four weeks in Germany. For research that bears significance for environmental policy in the United States, Europe, and beyond.
March 31 (annual)Measurement Science and Engineering Research Grants Programs, National Institute of Standards and Technology
Measurement applications to multiple environmental areas, including climate change, green buildings, nanotechnology, and materials.
ContinuousMichigan Conservation Innovation Grants, Natural Resources Conservation Service, USDA
To develop and adopt innovative conservation approaches and technologies in conjunction with agricultural production. Applications accepted from Michigan only. $75,000/ grant; $225 available in total.
March 30 (annual)Multi-Country Fellowship Program - Council of American Overseas Research Centers
Supports doctoral candidates and PhDs doing regional or trans-regional research in the humanities, social sciences, or allied natural sciences. Preference given to comparative research. $12,000. Nine awards total.
January 17 (annual)National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance (NCIIA)
Supports technology innovation and entrepreneurship with a positive social impact. Funds students and faculty. Specifically, funds for technology prototyping (up to $20 K) and technology innovation course development (up to $50K). Particular focus on commercializing technology for benefit of poor people. About 25% of applications are funded.
December 3 and May 6 (annual)National Forest Foundation
For on-the-ground conservation, restoration and citizen-based monitoring projects in National Forests and Grasslands. Funds “action‐oriented collaborative projects.” Matching grants.
December 8, June 4 (annual)National Scenic Byways Discretionary Grant Program - Department of Transportation
Environmental content – one component is resource protection – but not research focused.
April 16 (annual)Native Plant Conservation Initiative, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Preference for "on-the-ground" projects that provide plant conservation benefit, but does support research. In 2010, NPCI is particularly interested in projects that focus on climate change and/ or pollinator conservation.
July 1 (annual)Next Generation Design Competition
January 29 (annual)North Pacific Research Board
For research activities on or relating to the fisheries or marine ecosystems in the North Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea, and Arctic Ocean (including any lesser related bodies of water).
December 5 (annual)Ocean Fund for Ocean Research and Awareness - Royal Caribbean Cruises
June 30 (annual)Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering, Packard Foundation
For faculty members in the natural and physical sciences or engineering, within the first three years of their faculty careers. Disciplines considered are physics, chemistry, mathematics, biology, astronomy, computer science, earth science, ocean science, and all branches of engineering. MSU can nominate two professors. 16 awards of $875,000 each.
MSU internal deadline February 1 (annual)Partnerships with French Universities - Partner University Fund
December 15 (annual)Planning and Urban Form Research Fellowship, Lincoln Institute of Land Policy
For research that will contribute to the design and implementation of a continental-scale database linked to a Geographic Information System (GIS) focused on tracking, evaluating, and advancing large landscape conservation initiatives in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Up to $30K per grant.
March 1 (annual)Postdoctoral Program in Environmental Chemistry - Dreyfus Foundation
Provides a principal investigator with $120,000 over two years to appoint a Postdoctoral Fellow in environmental chemistry. (PI must apply.) Need not be located in chemistry department. Areas funded include chemistry associated with the climate, the atmosphere, aquatic or marine settings, toxicology, soil, groundwater, energy, and chemical synthesis. Eight awarded annually.
August 25 (annual)Professional development opportunities for international conservationists - World Wildlife Fund
For mid-career conservationists from developing countries to upgrade their knowledge through short courses, workshops, conferences.
ContinuousProfessional Science Master’s Degree Programs, Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
To establish a new type of master's degree in the sciences that equips people for work outside academia.
ContinuousProject Kaleidoscope (PKAL) — Advancing what works in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, Association of American Colleges and Universities
Five-day intensive workshops that provide early and mid-career STEM faculty with the theory and practice required to act as agents of change in their home institutions. Fee charged.
April 6 (annual)Request for Research Proposals & Request for Education & Outreach Proposals - Organic Farming Research Foundation
Funds research on organic farming and food systems and the dissemination of these research results to the greater agricultural community. Also funds educational opportunities and materials. Up to $15,000 per project. 10-12 awards.
May 16, November 15 (annual)Research and Conservation Grants, International Association for Bear Research and Management
Students at any level, postdocs, faculty and non-profits may apply. Intended to benefit biologically sound bear conservation and management efforts. Open to all. $500-$10,000/ award. Seven awards last year.
December 1 (annual)Research and Dissertation Grants Program - American Education Research Association
March, September, January (annual)Research and Experimentation Grants in Art, Science, and Technology - Daniel Langlois Foundation
January 31 (annual)Research Fellowship - Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
For flexible time periods of work at an institution in Germany (6 to 18 months, broken up). The applicant may not have spent an extended period in Germany prior to application. Some language requirements. Different programs for junior and senior researchers.
ContinuousResearch Grants - Fats and Proteins Research Foundation
March 15 and September 15 (annual)Research Grants - Horticultural Research Institute
May 15 (annual)Research Grants - National Council for Eurasian and East European Research
February 15 (annual)Research Grants - National Water Research Institute
ContinuousResearch that Furthers Social Change - Sociological Initiatives Foundation
$10-20,000. Not for dissertation research. Focused on the U.S. and its territories.
August 15 (annual)Research Visit Grant & Arts Study Visit for Faculty, German Academic Exchange Service
For scholars of all disciplines to pursue research for 1-3 months at German universities or other research institutions.
October 15 (annual)Residential Fellowships - American Academy in Berlin
For scholars in the social sciences and humanities. Support for a semester or year.
October 1 (annual)Royal Bank of Canada Blue Water Project Grants
For watershed protection and/or access to safe drinking water; available to organizations for projects in any of the many countries in which RBC is located. Goals cannot be purely research.
March 10 (annual)Rufford Small Grants for Nature Conservation - Rufford Foundation
For conservation projects outside the first world, not pure research. Up to $10,000. 100 awards annually.
ContinuousScience Communication Fellows - Environmental Health News (Web site)
For postdoctoral fellows and junior faculty in the environmental health sciences. Program seeks to “hone their communication and outreach skills early in their professional careers, while also publishing accessible summaries of important new research findings.” One year. $5,000.
October 15 (annual)Science for Peace and Security - NATO
Funds for scientists in NATO, Partner and Mediterranean Dialogue countries to collaborate on topics including environmental sustainability.
ContinuousScience, Engineering, and Medical Research - W. M. Keck Foundation
May 1 and November 1 (annual)Small Grants - Raptor Research Foundation
October 1 and February 15 (annual)Social Science Research Council Assorted Opportunities
Multiple deadlinesSpecial Grant Program in the Chemical Sciences - Dreyfus Foundation
Preliminary proposal June 7, Full proposal November 12 (annual)START Grants for Global Environmental Change Research in Africa
August 30 (annual)Study of complex mechanisms of living organisms - Human Frontier Science Program
Funds research grants and fellowships in the life sciences. Supports study at the “biomolecular level to studies of whole organisms. It does not extend to the level of populations or ecosystems.” Not for applied work. “Projects aimed directly concerned with agricultural or environmental problems will not be considered eligible.”
September (annual)Summer Seminars and Institutes, National Endowment for the Humanities
These grants support summer faculty development programs in the humanities for school teachers and for college and university teachers.
March 1 (annual)Summer Stipends - National Endowment for the Humanities
Funds for two months of work.
MSU internal deadline August 18; NEH deadline September 29 (annual)Supporting Universities to Partner Across the Pacific, USAID
For partnerships between institutions of higher education in Indonesia and the United States. Environment is one focal area – “Improving teaching and research on fisheries, climate change, biodiversity, infectious diseases…” as is agricultural productivity.
Concept papers due September 15, 2011 and March 16, 2012Sustainable Development (climate change) - Rockefeller Brothers Fund
For work on climate change, primarily focused on achieving policy change (not research). Support for work in the US, Southern China and the Western Balkans.
ContinuousTeaching Development Fellowships, National Endowment for the Humanities
Support university teachers pursuing research aimed specifically at improving their undergraduate teaching. Projects must improve an existing undergraduate humanities course that has been taught in at least THREE different terms prior to the application deadline.
September 30 (annual)Technology and Environment Awards Program, AT&T
Funds research on how the environment is impacted by Information and Communications Technology. Topics include decision tools, energy efficiency, and impact assessment. For individual faculty members or teams of faculty. Interdisciplinary proposals are especially encouraged. Three projects will be funded, $25,000 each
December 31 (annual)The Social Dimensions of Environmental Sustainability, National Socio-Environmental Synthesis Center
Funds for sabbaticals and research teams. Must occur at University of Maryland. (For research teams, provides travel and accommodations for groups of scholars to come to the center to work on a joint project.)
OngoingTransatlantic Research Cooperation - Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Research cooperation among German, American and/or Canadian scholars in the humanities, social sciences, economics, and law.
October 31 and April 30 (annual)Tree Fund
Supports research and technology transfer projects related to arboriculture and urban forestry. Areas include root and soil management, planting and establishment, plant health care, risk assessment and worker safety, urban forestry, and arboriculture education. $7,500 to $100,000.
Varied deadlinesUK-US New Partnership Fund, British Council
Joint proposals from UK and US higher education institutions to develop partnerships. Up to 20,000 pounds each. 20 awards.
October 31 (annual)University Engagement through Higher Education Institutions, U.S. Agency for International Development
Draft RFA inviting comments. The program goal is relationships between higher education institutions and USAID that will improve the efficacy of development investments.
Comments due January 31, 2012; final RFA will be announced in early FebruaryUnsolicited Research Program - The WaterReuse Foundation
For applied research on the reclamation, recycling, reuse, and desalination of water. Funds 2-4 projects, $175,000 maximum per project.
Preproposals due March 7 (annual)US-Egypt Joint Science and Technology Fund
Grants for joint research and workshops and for workshops, and for short-term visits by doctoral students.
October 20 (annual)Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships (for Scientists from Developing Countries) - Bioversity International
For plant researchers in developing countries to conduct 3 months of research abroad (e.g., U.S.) on conservation and use of plant genetic resources. Must be under 35 years old. Two awarded annually.
November 8 (annual)Visits and Exchanges - International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management
Multiple deadlinesWalter A. Rosenblith New Investigator Award - Health Effects Institute
Letter of intent due February 5; closing date March 5 (annual)WAS*IS (Weather and Society * Integrated Studies) Summer Workshop - National Center for Atmospheric Research Societal Impacts Program
WAS*IS is a grassroots movement to fully integrate social science into meteorological research and practice. Many disciplines are welcome. Applicants must have at least an undergraduate degree. The WAS*IS annual workshop is August 4-12.
March 25 (annual)Water Research Foundation (Multiple RFPs)
Proposals will be issued by March 15. Multiple topics. 25% of funds go to 3 strategic initiatives: climate change; distribution system water quality; and endocrine-disrupting compounds (EDCs)/pharmaceuticals and personal care products (PPCPs) in drinking water. Specific topics in those areas are listed on Web page. Other topics include footprinting, biofilms, and virus inactivation.
TBAWater-Related Projects - PADI Foundation
Supports “underwater science, environmental projects, and education…that [enriches] mankind's understanding of the aquatic environment and encourage sensitivity to and protection of the delicate ecological balance of underwater life.” $2,000-$10,000. About 40 awards annually.
January 31 (annual)Wildlife Habitat Policy Research Program - National Council for Science and the Environment
December 3 (annual)Wildlife Links, US Golf Association
For research, management, and education projects working to enhance wildlife conservation on golf courses. Up to $60 K. Matching funds required.
Preproposals due April 1 (annual)Woodrow Wilson Fellowships - Wilson Center
Academic-year residential fellowships for individuals with outstanding project proposals in a broad range of the social sciences and humanities on national and/or international issues. (Policy links). Must have PhD by application deadline.
October 1 (annual)Working Groups and Distributed Graduate Seminars - National Center for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis
NCEAS is intended to promote synthesis, analysis, and multidisciplinary collaboration directed toward addressing important questions in ecology and allied disciplines
July and January (annual)
Sabbatical and Other Faculty Fellowships
Domestic Public Policy Research Fellowship Program - Smith Richardson Foundation
June 29 (annual)Frederick Burkhardt Residential Fellowships for Recently Tenured Scholars in the Social Sciences and Humanities - American Council of Learned Societies
October 3 (annual)International Affairs Fellowship Program - Council on Foreign Relations
For ages 27 - 35.
September 19 (annual)International Fellowships - World Forest Institute, Portland, OR
ContinuousJefferson Science Fellows at the U.S. Department of State
For tenured academic scientists and engineers; spend one year at State Department or USAID. $50-60,000. 15 awarded.
January 13 (annual)Radcliffe Institute Fellowship Program
For sabbaticals – all areas of study.
October 3 and November 15 (annually, depending on area of study)Resident Fellowship Program - Virginia Foundation for the Humanities
December 15 (annual)Residential Fellows Program - Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences - Stanford University
March 3(annual)Residential Fellowships - The National Humanities Center
October 15 (annual)Rome Prize - American Academy in Rome
November 30 (annual)Sabbatical Fellowships - Environmental Law and Policy Center
Science Fellows Program enables post-docs and scientists to engage in environmental and natural resources policy analysis and advocacy.
No deadlineScience & Technology Policy Fellowships - American Association for the Advancement of Science
Allow scientists and engineers to participate in federal policymaking. Fellowshipsin congressional offices and executive branch agencies. Must have Ph.D. or (if engineer) Master's degree and experience. Up to 2 years of support. $74,000-$97,000/ year. 150 awarded (not all environmental).
December 5 (annual)Senior Research Associateships - National Academy of Sciences
February 1 (annual)Stanford Humanities Center - Faculty External Fellowships
Must have received PhD at least three years ago.
October 15 (annual)White House Fellowships
Applicants must be early career. Typically spend a year working as a full-time, paid Fellow to senior White House Staff, Cabinet Secretaries and other top-ranking government officials.
January 13 (annual)Woodrow Wilson Fellowships - Wilson Center
Academic-year residential fellowships for individuals with outstanding project proposals in a broad range of the social sciences and humanities on national and/or international issues. (Policy links). Must have PhD by application deadline.
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