89
Issue 29: Volume 2: PRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIP (April– June 2017) 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT Issue 29: Volume 2 PRIZES & SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS (April June 2017) A Compilation by the RESEARCH SERVICES UNIT OFFICE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (ORID) UNIVERSITY OF GHANA MARCH 2017 Early/ Mid-Career Fellowship Scholarships & Prizes Pre/Post-Doctoral Fellowship Thesis / Dissertation Funding

ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

  • Upload
    others

  • View
    0

  • Download
    0

Embed Size (px)

Citation preview

Page 1: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

 

ESEARCHOPPORTUNITIESALERTIssue 29: Volume 2

PRIZES & SCHOLARSHIP GRANTS (April‐June2017)

  

A Compilation by the  RESEARCH SERVICES UNIT OFFICE OF RESEARCH, INNOVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (ORID) UNIVERSITY OF GHANA

  MARCH 2017

Early/ Mid-Career Fellowship

Scholarships & Prizes

Pre/Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Thesis / Dissertation Funding

Page 2: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

2 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

OPPORTUNITIES FOR APRIL 2017INCENTIVE PRIZES FOR JUNIOR DOCTORS ................................................................................................... 10

KING FAISAL INTERNATIONAL PRIZE IN SCIENCE .................................................................................... 10

OUSTANDING YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD ......................................................................................... 10

HAROLD C UREY PRIZE ....................................................................................................................................... 11

BROOKE HINDLE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP ....................................................................................... 11

SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS FOR JEFFERSON-RELATED PROJECTS ...................................................... 11

SARA JACKSON AWARD ...................................................................................................................................... 11

HUNTINGTON-WHA MARTIN RIDGE FELLOWSHIP ................................................................................... 12

DWIGHT L SMITH AWARD .................................................................................................................................. 12

WALTER RUNDELL AWARD ............................................................................................................................... 12

MICHAEL P MALONE AWARD .......................................................................................................................... 13

ARRINGTON-PRUCHA PRIZE ............................................................................................................................. 13

RAY ALLEN BILLINGTON PRIZE ....................................................................................................................... 13

ARRELL M GIBSON AWARD ............................................................................................................................... 14

SIR WILFRED FISH RESEARCH PRIZE ............................................................................................................... 14

BARNARD HEWITT AWARD ............................................................................................................................... 14

POSTDOCTORAL PROGRAMME ........................................................................................................................ 15

STANDARD SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP ........................................................................................................ 15

CARL SAGAN MEDAL ........................................................................................................................................... 15

TRENNERT-IVERSON AWARDS ......................................................................................................................... 16

ROBERT G ATHEARN PRIZE ............................................................................................................................... 16

CAUGHEY WESTERN HISTORY PRIZE ............................................................................................................. 16

JOHN C EWERS AWARD ....................................................................................................................................... 17

W TURRENTINE-JACKSON PRIZE ...................................................................................................................... 17

JOAN PATERSON KERR AWARD ....................................................................................................................... 17

HAL K ROTHMAN BOOK AWARD .................................................................................................................... 18

ROBERT M UTLEY AWARD .................................................................................................................................. 18

TABLE OF CONTENT

Page 3: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

3 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

MJ BUERGER AWARD ........................................................................................................................................... 18

MARGARET ETTER EARLY CAREER AWARD ................................................................................................ 19

MRS MEDAL ............................................................................................................................................................. 19

ISID/ESCMID FELLOWSHIPS .............................................................................................................................. 19

SSI/ISID INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME............................................ 20

IDA HALPERN FELLOWSHIP AND AWARD ................................................................................................... 20

JAAP KUNST PRIZE ................................................................................................................................................ 20

ALAN MERRIAM PRIZE ........................................................................................................................................ 21

ROBERT M STEVENSON PRIZE ........................................................................................................................... 21

RICHARD WATERMAN JUNIOR SCHOLAR PRIZE ........................................................................................ 21

BOLTON-CUTTER PRIZE....................................................................................................................................... 22

POSTER AWARDS ................................................................................................................................................... 22

DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................................................................. 22

POSTGRADUATE ESSAY PRIZE .......................................................................................................................... 23

JENSEN-MILLER AWARD ..................................................................................................................................... 23

DAVID J WEBER-CLEMENTS CENTER PRIZE .................................................................................................. 23

YOUNG MINDS IN PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY AWARD ............................................................................. 24

BRUNO NETTL PRIZE ............................................................................................................................................ 24

21ST CENTURY FELLOWSHIP ............................................................................................................................. 24

KING FAISAL INTERNATIONAL PRIZE IN MEDICINE ................................................................................ 25

KING FAISAL INTERNATIONAL PRIZE IN ARABIC LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE ......................... 25

KING FAISAL INTERNATIONAL PRIZE IN ISLAMIC STUDIES ................................................................... 25

EUGENE S FERGUSON PRIZE .............................................................................................................................. 25

JONATHAN EBERHART PLANETARY SCIENCES JOURNALISM AWARD .............................................. 26

COMING SOON: JAMES SUMNER AWARD ..................................................................................................... 26

TWO-WEEK RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR PHD STUDENTS ................................................................... 26

SHORT-TERM RESEARCH GRANTS FOR DOCTORAL CANDIDATES AND YOUNG ACADEMICS AND SCIENTISTS FROM SELECTED AFRICAN COUNTRIES ....................................................................... 27

WALTHER GUERRERO CIQUERO TUBERCULOSIS FELLOWSHIP ............................................................ 27

SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP FOR SCIENTIFICALLY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES .................................. 27

MATEI CALINESCU PRIZE ................................................................................................................................... 28

CARL R JOLLIFF AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN CLINICAL OR DIAGNOSTIC IMMUNOLOGY ....................................................................................................................................................... 28

Page 4: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

4 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS ......................................................................................................................... 28

SALLY AND KEN OWENS AWARD.................................................................................................................... 29

CONSERVATION AWARD .................................................................................................................................... 29

IRVINGTON POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................... 29

JOHN DAWSON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PLASMA PHYSICS RESEARCH .................................. 30

MARSH AWARD FOR ECOLOGY ........................................................................................................................ 30

WILLIAM HARVEY INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH ACADEMY FELLOWSHIPS . 30

JAN WHITWELL PRIZE.......................................................................................................................................... 31

NEW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH POSTER POSTER COMPETITION .............. 31

MARSH AWARD FOR CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH ................................................................................ 31

THOMAS H STIX AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING EARLY CAREER CONTRIBUTIONS TO PLASMA PHYSICS RESEARCH .............................................................................................................................................. 32

ECOLOGICAL ENGAGEMENT AWARD ........................................................................................................... 32

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD ................................................................................................................... 32

WOMEN FOR ONCOLOGY AWARD .................................................................................................................. 33

ESMO AWARD ......................................................................................................................................................... 33

SENIOR CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP ....................................................................................................................... 34

CLINICIAN SCIENTIST FELLOWSHIP ............................................................................................................... 34

CROP SCIENCE RESEARCH AWARD ................................................................................................................ 34

SEED SCIENCE AWARD ........................................................................................................................................ 35

POSTDOCTORAL STUDY GRANTS .................................................................................................................... 35

INTERNATIONAL PHD PROGRAMME ............................................................................................................. 35

CLARK SOIL BIOLOGY GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP ................................................................. 36

AACR OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATOR AWARD FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH ......................... 36

INTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS ................................................................................................................... 36

EDWARD GOODWIN BALLARD BOOK PRIZE IN PHENOMENOLOGY ................................................... 37

MELVIN KRANZBERG DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP .................................................................................. 37

INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION FOR OPTICS PRIZE .................................................................................. 37

SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS .............................................................................................................................. 38

FELLOWSHIPS FOR NON-DUTCH SCHOLARS ............................................................................................... 38

GALILEO GALILEI AWARD ................................................................................................................................. 38

ALBERT RENOLD PRIZE ....................................................................................................................................... 39

EDELSTEIN PRIZE ................................................................................................................................................... 39

Page 5: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

5 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

BERNARD S FINN INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS HISTORY PRIZE ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 39

GORDON BELL PRIZE ............................................................................................................................................ 40

HENRY B LINFORD AWARD ............................................................................................................................... 40

VITTORIO DE NORA AWARD ............................................................................................................................. 40

GERMAN-CANADIAN STUDIES PHD RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP ........................................................... 41

GERMAN-CANADIAN STUDIES MA RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP ............................................................. 41

GERMAN-CANADIAN STUDIES DOCTORAL DISSERTATION PRIZE ...................................................... 41

GERMAN-CANADIAN STUDIES MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE ......................................................................... 41

SWENSON FAMILY FELLOWSHIPS IN EASTERN CHRISTIAN MANUSCRIPT STUDIES FOR JUNIOR SCHOLARS ............................................................................................................................................................... 42

NICKY B CARPENTER FELLOWSHIPS IN MANUSCRIPT STUDIES ............................................................ 42

KENNETH E GRANT RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP .......................................................................................... 42

CIAT AWARDS ........................................................................................................................................................ 43

HADDON FORRESTER KING MEDAL ............................................................................................................... 43

DOCTORAL DISSERTATION GRANTS .............................................................................................................. 43

WH PIERCE PRIZE .................................................................................................................................................. 44

GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS ................................................................................................. 44

ANZISHA PRIZE ...................................................................................................................................................... 44

EVANS FUND ........................................................................................................................................................... 45

SENIOR NON-CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP – TRANSITION TO LEADERSHIP .............................................. 45

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD .................................................................................................................... 45

HAROLD M FROST YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD ................................................................................. 46

SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP ................................................................................................................................ 46

MEDIUM-TERM FELLOWSHIPS .......................................................................................................................... 46

STUART MORSON SCHOLARSHIP IN NEUROSURGERY ............................................................................. 47

DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS – SCOULOUDI, THORNLEY, ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY .................. 47

TOP ABSTRACT PRIZES ........................................................................................................................................ 47

JACOBITE STUDIES TRUST FELLOWSHIPS ...................................................................................................... 48

ALAIN BENSOUSSAN FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................................... 48

RADCLIFFE-BROWN AND FIRTH TRUST FUNDS FOR SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH 48

TC WHITE DENTAL AWARDS ............................................................................................................................. 49

KURT WEILL PRIZE ................................................................................................................................................ 49

Page 6: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

6 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

WIM DUISENBERG RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS .............................................................................................. 49

YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS .................................................................................................................... 50

C WALTON LILLEHEI YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD ............................................................................ 50

GRAWEMEYER AWARD IN EDUCATION ........................................................................................................ 50

UNESCO/POLAND FELLOWSHIPS IN ENGINEERING ................................................................................ 50

PRIZE FOR WOMEN'S CREATIVITY IN RURAL LIFE ..................................................................................... 51

POSTDOCTORAL BURSARIES ............................................................................................................................. 51

HANS G BORST AWARD FOR THORACIC AORTIC SURGERY ................................................................... 51

ARTHRITIS AUSTRALIA/ZIMMER BIOMET ORTHOPAEDIC FELLOWSHIPS ........................................ 52

OLUSEGUN OBASANJO PRIZE FOR SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY ................................................................... 52

POLYMER PHYSICS GROUP IAN MACMILLAN WARD PRIZE FOR THE BEST STUDENT PUBLICATION ......................................................................................................................................................... 53

EACTS/SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS AWARD ................................................................................ 53

FELLOWSHIPS ......................................................................................................................................................... 53

MAKERERE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AT MULAGO HOSPITAL/SICOT FELLOWSHIP ...... 54

JOHN C BARTHOLOMEW AWARD .................................................................................................................... 54

HIRANANDANI ORTHOPAEDIC MEDICAL EDUCATION FELLOWSHIPS ............................................. 54

EARLY CAREER PRIZES ........................................................................................................................................ 55

YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS .................................................................................................................... 55

OPPORTUNITIES FOR MAY 2017

SENIOR RESEARCH AWARDS ............................................................................................................................. 55

FLUID DYNAMICS PRIZE ..................................................................................................................................... 56

WILLIAM SANDERS SCARBOROUGH PRIZE .................................................................................................. 56

TECH AWARDS ....................................................................................................................................................... 56

MONAGHAN/TRUDELL FELLOWSHIP FOR AEROSOL TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT ...................... 57

CAREFUSION FELLOWSHIP IN NEONATAL AND PAEDIATRIC THERAPISTS ..................................... 57

NATHAN SHOCK NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARD ......................................................................................... 57

PETER G PENTCHEV RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS .......................................................................................... 58

DAVID THELEN AWARD ..................................................................................................................................... 58

STOCKHOLM PRIZE IN CRIMINOLOGY .......................................................................................................... 58

DISSERTATION FIELDWORK GRANTS ............................................................................................................. 59

Page 7: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

7 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

HUNT POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS .......................................................................................................... 59

ALDO AND JEANNE SCAGILONE PRIZE FOR STUDIES IN SLAVIC LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES .......................................................................................................................................................... 59

PAEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY RESIDENTS OR FELLOWS RESEARCH AWARD ................................... 60

KATSUMI NIKI BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY PRIZE .......................................................................................... 60

SCHOLARSHIP AWARD ....................................................................................................................................... 60

TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS .................................................................................................................................... 61

ANDREI SAKHAROV PRIZE ................................................................................................................................. 61

FELLOWSHIPS ......................................................................................................................................................... 61

FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME ............................................................................................................................... 62

FELLOWSHIPS ......................................................................................................................................................... 62

TRANSLATION PRIZE ........................................................................................................................................... 62

FELLOWSHIP ........................................................................................................................................................... 63

EARLY CAREER ELECTROCHEMISTRY PRIZE OF ISE DIVISION 1 ............................................................ 63

SCHOLARSHIP INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ............................................................................................... 63

BIOMATERIAL INTERFACES EARLY-CAREER RESEARCHER AWARD ................................................... 64

JOHN COBURN AND HAROLD WINTERS STUDENT AWARD IN PLASMA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................................ 64

H COLIN SLIM AWARD ........................................................................................................................................ 64

ROBERT M STEVENSON AWARD ....................................................................................................................... 65

FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP ........................................................................................................................... 65

ROLAND JACKSON AWARD ............................................................................................................................... 65

SCHOLARSHIPS ...................................................................................................................................................... 66

TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................... 66

CLINICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS .............................................................................................................. 66

FULLER ALBRIGHT AWARD ............................................................................................................................... 67

LOUIS V AVIOLI FOUNDERS AWARD .............................................................................................................. 67

FREDERIC C BARTTER AWARD .......................................................................................................................... 67

WILLIAM F NEUMAN AWARD ........................................................................................................................... 68

GIDEON A RODAN EXCELLENCE IN MENTORSHIP AWARD ................................................................... 68

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW AWARD .................................................................................................................. 68

INTERMEDIATE FELLOWSHIPS IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE ............................. 69

TRAINING FELLOWSHIPS IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE ....................................... 69

Page 8: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

8 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

INNOVATION IN NANOTECHNOLOGY AWARD ......................................................................................... 69

JOHN A SPROUL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP .................................................................................................... 70

MANUSCRIPT AWARDS ....................................................................................................................................... 70

ABBOTT AWARD IN CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC IMMUNOLOGY ...................................................... 70

ICAAC YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS ...................................................................................................... 71

DISTINGUISHED PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENTIST AWARD ....................................................................... 71

FELLOWSHIP ........................................................................................................................................................... 71

SUMMER SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP .................................................................................................................... 72

HENRY PRIMAKOFF AWARD FOR EARLY-CAREER PARTICLE PHYSICS .............................................. 72

COMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS – SINGAPORE .................................................................................... 72

ART OF NEUROSCIENCE ...................................................................................................................................... 73

SCHOLARLY FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................................................................ 73

INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR BIOLOGY .......................................................................................................... 73

TWAS-LENOVO SCIENCE PRIZE ........................................................................................................................ 74

PHD STUDENTSHIPS ............................................................................................................................................. 74

INTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR PIONEERING HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS .............................. 74

PAUL BARAN YOUNG SCHOLARS AWARD ................................................................................................... 75

AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AND PRACTICE ...................................................................... 75

POSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS ....................................................................................................................... 75

CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP ....................................................................................................................................... 76

PEACE FELLOWSHIPS ........................................................................................................................................... 76

RUDOLF CIMDINS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS .............................................................................................. 76

SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL RESEARCH ............................................................................... 77

 

OPPORTUNITIES FOR JUNE 2017

PHD FELLOWSHIPS ............................................................................................................................................... 77

SELBY FELLOWSHIP .............................................................................................................................................. 77

GAS TURBINE AWARD ......................................................................................................................................... 78

INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME ............................................................................................ 78

JEFF BLACK FELLOWSHIP AWARD ................................................................................................................... 79

GRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS IN PHARMACOKINETICS, PHARMACODYNAMICS, DRUG METABOLISM, CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH ............... 79

NOVARTIS EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR HYPERTENSION RESEARCH .................................................... 79

Page 9: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

9 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE AWARD ........................................................................................... 80

JAMES B HERRICK AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY ... 80

COUNCIL ON HYPERTENSION MID-CAREER AWARD FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE .................... 80

WOMEN IN CARDIOLOGY MENTORING AWARD ....................................................................................... 81

HOLBERG PRIZE ..................................................................................................................................................... 81

RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................................................................... 81

PHD GRANTS ........................................................................................................................................................... 82

RAYMOND AND BEVERLY SACKLER INTERNATIONAL PRIZE IN BIOPHYSICS ................................. 82

EVOLUTIONARILY DISTINCT AND GLOBALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES FELLOWSHIPS ................. 82

EARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS AWARDS ............................................................................................................ 83

RHODA AND BERNARD SARNAT INTERNATIONAL PRIZE IN MENTAL HEALTH ........................... 83

PETER AND PATRICIA GRUBER INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AWARD IN NEUROSCIENCE ........ 83

MEDICAL OR DENTAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP .......................................................................... 84

JAMES C MCGRODDY PRIZE FOR NEW MATERIALS ................................................................................... 84

LARS ONSAGER PRIZE .......................................................................................................................................... 84

GEORGE E PAKE PRIZE ......................................................................................................................................... 85

II RABI PRIZE IN ATOMIC, MOLECULAR AND OPTICAL PHYSICS .......................................................... 85

EARLE K PLYLER PRIZE FOR MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY & DYNAMICS ......................................... 85

SCHACHTER AWARD ........................................................................................................................................... 86

PHD STUDENTSHIPS ............................................................................................................................................. 86

MCDONALD FELLOWSHIPS ................................................................................................................................ 86

NICHOLSON MEDAL FOR HUMAN OUTREACH .......................................................................................... 87

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AWARDS IN STUDYING COMPLEX SYSTEMS .................................... 87

MALARIA CHAMPIONS OF THE AMERICAS AWARD ................................................................................. 87

POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS .................................................................................................................... 88

POSTGRADUATE BURSARIES ............................................................................................................................. 88

THESIS PRIZE ........................................................................................................................................................... 88

YOUNG SCIENTIST RESEARCH AWARD ......................................................................................................... 89

GORDON SIGNY FELLOWSHIPS......................................................................................................................... 89

Page 10: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

10 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

NCENTIVE PRIZES FOR JUNIOR DOCTORS Association of Clinical Pathologists

This recognises work that demonstrates the importance of pathology in the practice of medicine. Up to five prizes, worth up to £100 each, are available annually. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.pathologists.org.uk/awards/incentiveprize https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245075

ING FAISAL INTERNATIONAL PRIZE IN SCIENCE King Faisal Foundation

This will be awarded for a publication in the field of mathematics. The prize is worth SR 750,000.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://kfip.org/science/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245381

USTANDING YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD Materials Research Society

This prize recognizes interdisciplinary scientific work in materials research by a young scientist or engineer. The award includes $5,000.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.mrs.org/oyi-nomination-info/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245893

I

K

O

APRIL 2017

Page 11: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

11 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

AROLD C UREY PRIZE American Astronomical Society The purpose is to recognise and encourage outstanding

achievements in planetary science by a young scientist. The prize includes a cash award.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://dps.aas.org/prizes/urey https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247011

ROOKE HINDLE POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP Society for the History of Technology

This enables research or writing in the history of technology for a period of minimum three months during the year following the award. The fellowship is worth USD 10,000. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.historyoftechnology.org/awards/hindle.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247182

HORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS FOR JEFFERSON-RELATED PROJECTS International Center for Jefferson Studies

These are awarded for periods of up to four months to doctoral candidates and postdoctoral scholars from any country. The awards carry a monthly stipend of $2,000 for scholars from the US or Canada and $3,000 for overseas fellows. Pre-approved travel costs will also be awarded.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: https://www.monticello.org/site/research-and-collections/batten-first-union-and-peter-nicolaisen-international-fellowships https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/248501

ARA JACKSON AWARD Western History Association

H

B

S

S

Page 12: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

12 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

This supports an MA or PhD student conducting research in the field of Western history. The award is worth USD 500. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/student/jackson https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/248766

UNTINGTON-WHA MARTIN RIDGE FELLOWSHIP Western History Association This enables a fellow to conduct

research at the Huntington Library. The fellowship is worth USD 3,000, with USD 500 from the WHA and USD 2,500 from the library.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/fellowships/huntington https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/248769

WIGHT L SMITH AWARD Western History Association

This recognises an author or editor and the publisher of a significant bibliography or research tool on any aspect of the history of the American West. The award is worth USD 300 for the author and USD 200 for the publisher.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/books/smith https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/248770

ALTER RUNDELL AWARD Western History Association

H

D

W

Page 13: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

13 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

This recognises a graduate student in the field of Western history. The prize is worth USD 1,500. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/student/rundell https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250451

ICHAEL P MALONE AWARD Western History Association

This recognises the best article, essay or commentary on state, provincial or territorial history in North America appearing in a periodical publication. The prize is worth USD 500.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/articles&essays/malone https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250559

RRINGTON-PRUCHA PRIZE Western History Association

This recognises the best essay of the year on religious history in the West. The prize is worth USD 500. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/articles&essays/arrington-prucha https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250571

AY ALLEN BILLINGTON PRIZE Western History Association

This prize recognises the best article on western history published in any journal other

than the Western Historical Quarterly. The author receives USD 400, and USD 100 is

M

A

R

Page 14: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

14 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

awarded to the journal in which the article was published. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/articles&essays/billington https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250572

RRELL M GIBSON AWARD Western History Association

This recognises the best essay of the year on the history of the Native Americans. The prize is worth USD 500. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/articles&essays/gibson https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250574

IR WILFRED FISH RESEARCH PRIZE British Society of Periodontology

This encourages researchers in the early stages of their career by recognising an original piece of scientific research in the field of periodontology. The prize is worth £1,000. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.bsperio.org.uk/awards.htm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/253168

ARNARD HEWITT AWARD American Society for Theatre Research

This recognises the best book in theatre history or cognate disciplines published

during the previous calendar year. The award is worth USD 2,000. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

A

S

B

Page 15: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

15 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Website: http://www.astr.org/?page=Hewitt_Award

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/253703

OSTDOCTORAL PROGRAMME International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis

This enables researchers to be based at the institute and study topics related to the institute’s research agenda. The typical period for IIASA-funded postdoctoral support is one to two years.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.iiasa.ac.at/web/home/education/postdocs.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/254002

TANDARD SHORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP European Respiratory Society

This enables young scientists and clinicians in the early stages of their research career in respiratory medicine to visit a host unit in a European country other than the candidate’s own, with the aim of learning a research technique not available in their home unit. Fellowships are tenable for between one and three months and encompass a living stipend,

child allowance and a travel grant of varying value. Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.ersnet.org/ers-funding/fellowships/short-term/ers-standard-short-term-fellowship.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/255188

ARL SAGAN MEDAL American Astronomical Society

This recognises scientists whose efforts have significantly contributed to a public understanding of, and enthusiasm for, planetary science. Winners will receive a medal with a citation and a cash award, the

value of which will be determined by the DPS committee. Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://dps.aas.org/prizes/

P

S

C

Page 16: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

16 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/255960

RENNERT-IVERSON AWARDS Western History Association

These enable researchers to attend the annual Western History Association conference. Two awards, worth USD 500 each, are available. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/conferencescholarships/trennert-iverson https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/256028

OBERT G ATHEARN PRIZE Western History Association

This recognises a book on the 20th-century American West. The award consists of USD 500 for the author and USD 500 for the press. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/books/athearn https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/256038

AUGHEY WESTERN HISTORY PRIZE Western History Association

This recognises the most distinguished book on the history of the American West, broadly defined. The prize is worth USD 2,500. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/books/caughey https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/256039

T

R

C

Page 17: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

17 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

OHN C EWERS AWARD Western History Association

This recognises the best book on the North American Indian ethnohistory. The award includes USD 500 for the author. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/books/ewers https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/256040

TURRENTINE-JACKSON PRIZE Western History Association

This recognises a professional historial for their first book on any aspect of the history of the American West. The award is worth USD 1,000. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/books/turrentine-jackson https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/256041

OAN PATERSON KERR AWARD Western History Association

This recognises the best illustrated book on the history of the American West. The prize is worth USD 500. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/books/patersonkerr https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/256042

J

W

J

Page 18: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

18 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

AL K ROTHMAN BOOK AWARD Western History Association

This recognises the best book in western environmental history defined in its broadest sense. The prize is worth USD 500. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/books/rothman https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/256043

OBERT M UTLEY AWARD Western History Association

This recognises the best book published on the military history of the frontier and western North America including Mexico and Canada from prehistory to the 20th century. The award is worth USD 500.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/books/utley https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/256045

J BUERGER AWARD American Crystallographic Association

This award recognises mature scientists who have made contributions of exceptional distinction in areas of interest to the ACA. The award is worth USD 1,500, and up to USD 1,500 is available to cover travel expenses.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.amercrystalassn.org/content/pages/main-award-descriptions#MJbuerger https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/256777

H

R

M

Page 19: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

19 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

ARGARET ETTER EARLY CAREER AWARD American Crystallographic Association

This recognises achievement in crystallographic research by a scientist at an early stage of their independent career. The award consists of a monetary award of USD 1,000 and a plaque. The winner will present a lecture at the Association annual meeting.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.amercrystalassn.org/content/pages/main-award-descriptions#ettercareer https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/256815

RS MEDAL Materials Research Society

This offers public and professional recognition of an exceptional recent achievement in materials research. Each medal consists of a USD 5,000 cash prize, an engraved and mounted medal and a citation certificate. In addition, registration fee and reasonable travel expenses to the society’s

meeting where the award presentation is made will be reimbursed. Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.mrs.org/medal/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/257179

SID/ESCMID FELLOWSHIPS International Society for Infectious Diseases

These enable two fellows per year to perform multidisciplinary clinical and laboratory training in Europe. Fellowships are worth up to US$7,500 each over a maximum period of three months.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.isid.org/grants/grants_escmid_fellowships.shtml https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/257650

M

M

I

Page 20: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

20 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

SI/ISID INFECTIOUS DISEASES RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME International Society for Infectious Diseases

The aim of this programme is to support infectious disease physicians and scientists from developing and middle-income countries through multidisciplinary clinical and laboratory training at select biomedical institutions in Switzerland. The fellowships are worth up to CHF36,000 over one year for travel and living expenses.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.isid.org/grants/grants_ssi_fellowships.shtml https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/257654

DA HALPERN FELLOWSHIP AND AWARD Society for Ethnomusicology

The purpose is to support research on Native American music of the US and Canada and to recognise the publication of said research. The prize consists of a US$4,000 research fellowship and a US$1,000 award post-publication.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.ethnomusicology.org/?Prizes_Halpern https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/661581

AAP KUNST PRIZE Society for Ethnomusicology

This recognises the most significant article in ethnomusicology written by a member of SEM and published within the previous year. The prize is worth US$200. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.ethnomusicology.org/?Prizes_Kunst https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/661590

S

I

J

Page 21: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

21 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

LAN MERRIAM PRIZE Society for Ethnomusicology

This recognises the most distinguished, published English-language monograph in the field of ethnomusicology. The prize is worth US$300. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.ethnomusicology.org/?Prizes_Merriam https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/661591

OBERT M STEVENSON PRIZE Society for Ethnomusicology

This recognises ethnomusicologists who are also composers by awarding a composition prize to a current or deceased former member of the society in recognition of either a particular work or of an entire oeuvre. The prize is worth up to $1,000.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.ethnomusicology.org/?Prizes_Stevenson https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/661592

ICHARD WATERMAN JUNIOR SCHOLAR PRIZE Society for Ethnomusicology

This recognises the best article by a junior scholar in the ethnomusicological study of popular music published within the previous year. The prize is worth up to US$200. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.ethnomusicology.org/?Prizes_Waterman https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/661593

A

R

R

Page 22: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

22 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

OLTON-CUTTER PRIZE Western History Association

This recognises the best article on any phase of the history of the Borderlands, from the Florida’s to the California’s, from the sixteenth century to the present. The prize is worth USD 500. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/articles&essays/bolton-cutter https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/895189

OSTER AWARDS European College of Neuropsychopharmacology

These recognise outstanding posters presented at the annual European College of Neuropsychopharmacology congress. Awards are worth €500 each. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: https://www.ecnp.eu/awards/ECNP-poster-award.aspx https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/915386

OCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS Herzog August Bibliothek

These support doctoral candidates from Germany and abroad in pursuing research at the library on all disciplines. Fellowships are worth €1,100 per month for a stay of two to 10 months, with an allowance of €100 per month to cover the costs of copying and reproductions. Travel costs to and

from Wolfenbüttel may be refunded if no funds are available to fellows from other sources. Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.hab.de/en/home/research/fellowships/doctoral-and-young-scholars-fellowships.html

B

P

D

Page 23: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

23 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1027602

OSTGRADUATE ESSAY PRIZE Postcolonial Studies Association

This recognises the best essay on a topic related to postcolonial studies, from disciplines including cultural studies, geography, politics, history, literature, film, and development studies. The winner will receive £250 and one-year membership to the PSA.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.postcolonialstudiesassociation.co.uk/pg-essay-prize/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1162965

ENSEN-MILLER AWARD Western History Association

This recognises the best article in the field of women and gender in the North American West. The prize is worth USD 500. Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/articles&essays/jensen-miller

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1194541

AVID J WEBER-CLEMENTS CENTER PRIZE Western History Association

This recognises the best non-fiction book on south-western America. The author will receive USD 2,500 and an invitation to give the annual Weber-Clements prize lecture at Southern Methodist University.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/books/weber-clements https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1194543

P

J

D

Page 24: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

24 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

OUNG MINDS IN PSYCHOTRAUMATOLOGY AWARD European Society for Traumatic Stress Studies

This recognises excellence in the traumatic stress field through service or research by an individual who has completed their training within the last 10 years. The award is worth €1,000.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: https://www.estss.org/about/estss-awards/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1256970

RUNO NETTL PRIZE Society for Ethnomusicology

This recognises a publication concerning the history of ethnomusicology or the general character, problems and methods of ethnomusicology. The prize is worth US$500. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.ethnomusicology.org/?Prizes_Nettl https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1290972

1ST CENTURY FELLOWSHIP Society for Ethnomusicology

This aims to further excellence in ethnomusicological research through support to PhD students for dissertation fieldwork. The fellowship is worth US$5,000. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.ethnomusicology.org/?Prizes_21stCentury https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1290990

Y

B

2

Page 25: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

25 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

ING FAISAL INTERNATIONAL PRIZE IN MEDICINE King Faisal Foundation This recognises a publication on the topic of immunotherapy for cancer.

The prize is worth SR 750,000.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://kfip.org/medicine/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1292162

ING FAISAL INTERNATIONAL PRIZE IN ARABIC LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE King Faisal Foundation

This will be awarded for studies dealing with autobiography in Arabic literature. The prize is worth SR 750,000. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://kfip.org/arabic-language-and-literature/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1292164

ING FAISAL INTERNATIONAL PRIZE IN ISLAMIC STUDIES King Faisal Foundation

This recognises a publication on the topic of critical editions of Islamic historical and biographical texts. The prize is worth SR 750,000.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://kfip.org/islamic-studies/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1292166

UGENE S FERGUSON PRIZE Society for the History of Technology

This recognises original reference work that will support future scholarship in the history of technology. The prize consists of a plaque and a cash award. Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.historyoftechnology.org/awards/ferguson.html

K

K

K

E

Page 26: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

26 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1292206

ONATHAN EBERHART PLANETARY SCIENCES JOURNALISM AWARD American Astronomical Society

The purpose is to recognise and stimulate popular writing on planetary sciences. The winning author or authors will receive a prize of USD 1,000 and a citation.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://dps.aas.org/prizes/eberhart https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1315005

OMING SOON: JAMES SUMNER AWARD Chartered Institution of Wastes Management

*** This opportunity will be available soon. The next call is expected to open in the new year. The following information is subject to change. This award enables students, graduates or licentiate members to attend an international conference on waste management in a country other than the one in which they reside. The award is worth up to £1,000. ***

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.ciwm.co.uk/ciwm/training/james-sumner-award.aspx https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1355780

WO-WEEK RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS FOR PHD STUDENTS Yad Vashem – International Institute for Holocaust Research

These enable PhD students who are writing a dissertation on any aspect of the Holocaust including its antecedents and aftermath, to travel to Israel in order to conduct research in the Yad Vashem archives for two weeks. The

fellowship includes a roundtrip airline ticket to Israel, and room and boarding during the fellowship. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

J

C

T

Page 27: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

27 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Website: http://www.yadvashem.org/research/fellowships/two-week-research-fellowships

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1415961

HORT-TERM RESEARCH GRANTS FOR DOCTORAL CANDIDATES AND YOUNG ACADEMICS AND SCIENTISTS FROM SELECTED AFRICAN COUNTRIES Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst – German Academic Exchange Service

These enable young scholars from selected African countries to carry out research or continue their education in Germany, with the primary aim of promoting research projects within the context of doctoral programmes. Grants are worth €1,000 per month for a duration of one to six months, plus a travel allowance and insurance cover.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: https://www.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=4&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=1&q=short-term%20grants&page=1&detail=50015434 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1689752

ALTHER GUERRERO CIQUERO TUBERCULOSIS FELLOWSHIP European Respiratory Society

This supports the training and education in research techniques of a young doctor in the field of tuberculosis. Fellowships are tenable for between one and three months and encompass a living stipend, child allowance and a travel grant of varying value.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.ersnet.org/ers-funding/fellowships/short-term/walther-guerrero-ciquero.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1740637

HORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP FOR SCIENTIFICALLY DEVELOPING COUNTRIES European Respiratory Society

S

W

S

Page 28: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

28 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

This enables young scientists and clinicians from developing countries in the early stages of their research career in respiratory medicine to visit a host unit in a European country, with the aim of learning a research technique not available in their home unit. Two fellowships are available, tenable for between one and three months and encompass a living stipend, child allowance and a travel grant of varying value.

Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: http://www.ersnet.org/ers-funding/fellowships/short-term/ers-fellowship-for-scientifically-developing-countries.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1740641

ATEI CALINESCU PRIZE Modern Language Association

This recognises a work of scholarship in twentieth or twenty-first century literature and thought. The prize includes a cash award and a certificate. Closing date: 01 Apr 17 Website: https://www.mla.org/Resources/Career/M

LA-Honors-and-Awards/Submissions-and-Nominations/Competitions-for-MLA-Publication-Awards/Annual-Prizes-with-Competitions-in-2017/Matei-Calinescu-Prize https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1827139

ARL R JOLLIFF AWARD FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN CLINICAL OR DIAGNOSTIC IMMUNOLOGY American Association for Clinical Chemistry

This recognises contributions in service or education in the area of immunology or immunodiagnostics. The award is valued at USD 1,000. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: https://www.aacc.org/community/divisions/clinical-and-diagnostic-immuology/awards https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1828669

TUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS American Association for Clinical Chemistry

M

C

S

Page 29: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

29 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

This supports students present an accepted abstract at the student research awards contest held during the American Association for Clinical Chemistry annual meeting. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: https://www.aacc.org/community/sycl/awards/student-research-awards https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1829264

ALLY AND KEN OWENS AWARD Western History Association

This recognises the best book on the history of the Pacific West, including Alaska, Hawaii, Western Canada, and the US Pacific territories. The prize is worth USD 500. Closing date: 01 Apr 17

Website: http://www.westernhistoryassociation.wildapricot.org/awards/books/owens https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1833844

ONSERVATION AWARD American Society of Primatologists

This recognises and supports students and young investigators from habitat countries who demonstrate potential for making significant and continuing contributions to primate conservation. The award is worth USD 750.

Closing date: 02 Apr 17 Website: https://www.asp.org/grants/conservation/index.cfm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247600

RVINGTON POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS Cancer Research Institute

These support young scientists at leading universities and research centre’s around the

S

C

I

Page 30: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

30 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

world who wish to receive training in cancer immunology. Fellowships are worth up to USD 175,500 over three years. Closing date: 03 Apr 17

Website: http://www.cancerresearch.org/postdoc/apply https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245374

OHN DAWSON AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PLASMA PHYSICS RESEARCH American Physical Society

This recognises a recent achievement in plasma physics research. A cash prize of USD 5,000 is available which will be divided equally in the case of multiple recipients. Closing date: 03 Apr 17

Website: http://www.aps.org/programs/honors/awards/dawson.cfm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/246286

ARSH AWARD FOR ECOLOGY British Ecological Society

This recognises current research record which is having a significant impact on the development of the science of ecology or its application. The award is worth £1,000. Closing date: 03 Apr 17

Website: http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/membership-community/honours-awards-and-prizes/marsh-award-for-ecology/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1214994

ILLIAM HARVEY INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH ACADEMY FELLOWSHIPS University of London

This supports international mobility and career development of researchers in

J

M

W

Page 31: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

31 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

healthcare and life sciences by funding multidisciplinary projects abroad. Fellowships are worth €37,250 each per fellow-year.

Closing date: 03 Apr 17 Website: http://www.whri-academy.eu/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1399760

AN WHITWELL PRIZE New Zealand Association of Economists

This recognises economics research undertaken as part of a bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree, and presented at the NZAE annual conference, to be held from 12 to 14 July 2017 at Victoria University’s Rutherford House. Two awards worth NZD 1,000 each are available.

Closing date: 03 Apr 17 Website: http://www.nzae.org.nz/prizes/jan-whitwell-prize/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1525643

EW ZEALAND INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH POSTER COMPETITION New Zealand Association of Economists This acknowledges a poster

presentation in the field of economics given at the association’s annual conference, to be held from 12 to 14 July 2017 at Victoria University’s Rutherford House. Up to two prizes worth AUD 1,000 each are available.

Closing date: 03 Apr 17 Website: http://www.nzae.org.nz/prizes/nzier-poster-competition/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1742651

ARSH AWARD FOR CLIMATE CHANGE RESEARCH British Ecological Society

This recognises contributions to climate change research. The award is worth £1,000.

Closing date: 03 Apr 17

J

N

M

Page 32: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

32 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Website: http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/membership-community/honours-awards-and-

prizes/marsh-award-for-climate-change-research/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1743171

HOMAS H STIX AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING EARLY CAREER CONTRIBUTIONS TO PLASMA PHYSICS RESEARCH American Physical Society

This recognises an individual researcher who has made contributions to plasma physics at an early stage of their career. The award comprises a cash prize of USD 2,000, a certificate, registration to the division of

plasmas physics annual meeting and two banquet tickets. Closing date: 03 Apr 17 Website: http://www.aps.org/programs/honors/awards/stix.cfm

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1825008

COLOGICAL ENGAGEMENT AWARD British Ecological Society

This recognises an ecologist who has bridged the gap between ecology and other groups. The award is worth £1,000. Closing date: 03 Apr 17

Website: http://www.britishecologicalsociety.org/membership-community/honours-awards-and-prizes/ecological-engagement-award/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1829855

IFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD European Society for Medical Oncology

T

E

L

Page 33: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

33 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

This recognises international research by individuals, teams and organisations that demonstrate commitment to clinical cancer research or education. The award includes the opportunity to present a scientific lecture during the 2017 ESMO congress in Madrid, Spain plus free registration, free accommodation and reimbursement of travel expenses.

Closing date: 04 Apr 17 Website: http://www.esmo.org/Career-Development/Awards/ESMO-Lifetime-Achievement-Award https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/705134

OMEN FOR ONCOLOGY AWARD European Society for Medical Oncology

This recognises the significant contribution made by a European Society for Medical Oncology member or institution in supporting the career development of women in oncology. The award includes a prize and free registration, free accommodation and reimbursement of travel expenses for the annual ESMO congress.

Closing date: 04 Apr 17 Website: http://www.esmo.org/Career-Development/Awards/ESMO-Women-for-Oncology-Award https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1748204

SMO AWARD European Society for Medical Oncology

This recognises a European Society for Medical Oncology member who has made an outstanding contribution to the development of medical oncology by promoting it as a specialty within the European or international community. The award includes a prize and free registration, free accommodation and

reimbursement of travel expenses for the annual ESMO congress. Closing date: 04 Apr 17 Website: http://www.esmo.org/Career-Development/Awards/ESMO-Award https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1748207

W

E

Page 34: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

34 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

ENIOR CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP Medical Research Council This enables medically and other

clinically qualified professionals, with an effective track record of internationally competitive independent research, to make the transition to research leadership. Fellowships are tenable for five years and cover salary costs, support for research staff, consumable expenses, travel costs and capital

equipment appropriate for the research project. There is no limit for funding. Closing date: 05 Apr 17 Website: http://www.mrc.ac.uk/skills-careers/fellowships/clinical-fellowships/senior-clinical-fellowship-scf/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245712

LINICIAN SCIENTIST FELLOWSHIP Medical Research Council

This supports medically and other clinically qualified professionals who have gained a higher research degree to lead their own research plans and establish their own research team, and to make the transition to independent investigator. There is no limit for funding. Fellowships cover salary costs, support for research staff, consumables, travel

costs and capital equipment appropriate for the research project. Closing date: 05 Apr 17 Website: http://www.mrc.ac.uk/skills-careers/fellowships/clinical-fellowships/clinician-scientist-fellowship-csf/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245714

ROP SCIENCE RESEARCH AWARD Crop Science Society of America

This recognises research contributions in crop science. The award consists of a certificate, a complimentary ticket to the award ceremony and a cash prize of USD 2,000.

Closing date: 05 Apr 17 Website: https://www.crops.org/awards/view/86

S

C

C

Page 35: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

35 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/258004

EED SCIENCE AWARD Crop Science Society of America

This recognises service to the understanding and promotion of seed science and technology. The award consists of a certificate, complimentary ticket to the award presentation, and a cash award of USD 2,000.

Closing date: 05 Apr 17 Website: https://www.crops.org/awards/view/93 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/258008

OSTDOCTORAL STUDY GRANTS Fyssen Foundation

These enable either French postdoctoral researchers to visit foreign laboratories, or foreign postdoctoral researchers to visit French laboratories. Grants are worth up to €25,000 per year.

Closing date: 06 Apr 17 Website: http://www.fondationfyssen.fr/en/study-grants/aim-award/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245251

NTERNATIONAL PHD PROGRAMME European Molecular Biology Laboratory

This supports thesis supervision, a predoctoral course in molecular biology or the opportunity to study for the EMBL international PhD. Funding lasts for three and a half to four years. The stipends are competitive by international standards and

include broad health care benefits and pension. Closing date: 10 Apr 17 Website: http://www.embl.de/training/eipp/application/index.html

S

P

I

Page 36: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

36 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245502

LARK SOIL BIOLOGY GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP Soil Science Society of America

This recognises the importance of soil biology and the understanding of soil, plant and microbial interactions and of nutrient cycling in terrestrial ecosystems.

Closing date: 12 Apr 17 Website: https://www.soils.org/awards/view/52 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/258013

ACR OUTSTANDING INVESTIGATOR AWARD FOR BREAST CANCER RESEARCH American Association for Cancer Research

This recognises an investigator whose work has had or may have a far-reaching impact on the etiology, detection, diagnosis, treatment or prevention of breast cancer. The award is worth USD 10,000. Closing date: 12 Apr 17

Website: http://www.aacr.org/Research/Awards/Pages/Awards-Detail.aspx?ItemId=15#.VS0hlReJKi4 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1181914

NTERNATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS United European Gastroenterology

These enable young gastroenterologists to attend the United European Gastroenterology week. 30 grants of €1,000 each are available to cover travel expenses, plus congress registration fees and entry to the UEG week postgraduate teaching programme.

Closing date: 13 Apr 17 Website: http://www.ueg.eu/awards-grants/ueg-week-awards/international-scholarships/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/707207

C

A

I

Page 37: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

37 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

DWARD GOODWIN BALLARD BOOK PRIZE IN PHENOMENOLOGY Center for Advanced Research in Phenomenology

This recognises the best book in phenomenology from the previous three years. The prize is worth USD 1,000. Closing date: 15 Apr 17

Website: http://phenomenology-carp.org/about-carp/honors-awards/ballard/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247005

ELVIN KRANZBERG DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP Society for the History of Technology

This supports a doctoral student engaged in the preparation of a dissertation on the history of technology. The fellowship is worth USD 4,000. Closing date: 15 Apr 17

Website: http://www.historyoftechnology.org/awards/kranzberg.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247298

NTERNATIONAL COMMISSION FOR OPTICS PRIZE International Commission for Optics

This recognises an individual who has made a contribution to optics, through opening a subfield or significantly expanding an established subfield in research or technology. The prize includes a cash award worth USD 2,000 and USD 1,000 for travel expenses.

Closing date: 15 Apr 17 Website: http://e-ico.org/activities/awards https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247345

E

M

I

Page 38: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

38 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

HORT-TERM FELLOWSHIPS Smithsonian Institution

These enable graduate students to carry out short-term research projects in the topic areas of the STRI research under the supervision of staff scientists. Fellowships provide a stipend to cover living expenses, worth US$800 per month, a research allowance worth up to US$2,000 and round-trip coach airfare.

Closing date: 15 Apr 17 Website: http://www.stri.org/english/education_fellowships/fellowships/index.php https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247545

ELLOWSHIPS FOR NON-DUTCH SCHOLARS Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study in the Humanities and Social Sciences

These enable senior scholars to carry out an individual research project in the humanities and social sciences for one or two semesters at the institute. Fellows receive an office at the institute and a studio or family apartment at a subsidised rate. Travel costs and monthly stipends worth up to €2,600 for junior fellows and up to €3,800 for senior fellows are available.

Closing date: 15 Apr 17 Website: http://www.nias.knaw.nl/fellowships/individual-fellowships https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/248401

ALILEO GALILEI AWARD International Commission for Optics

This recognises outstanding contributions to the field of optics, achieved under unfavourable circumstances. The award consists of a medal, financial travel assistance

to attend an ICO meeting and a cash donation. Closing date: 15 Apr 17

S

F

G

Page 39: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

39 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Website: http://www.e-ico.org/node/28#galileo

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/253437

LBERT RENOLD PRIZE European Association for the Study of Diabetes

This recognises an individual's contributions to the advancement of knowledge in the field of islet studies, in particular the islets of Langerhans. Closing date: 15 Apr 17

Website: http://www.easd.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=91&Itemid=504 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/255053

DELSTEIN PRIZE Society for the History of Technology

This recognises the author of a scholarly book in the history of technology published during the preceding three years. The prize consists of a cash award. Closing date: 15 Apr 17

Website: http://www.historyoftechnology.org/awards/edelstein.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/259246

ERNARD S FINN INSTITUTE OF ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONICS ENGINEERS HISTORY PRIZE Society for the History of Technology

This is awarded to the best paper in the history of electrotechnology published during the preceding year. The prize consists of a certificate and USD 1,000. Travel costs of up to USD 1,000 may be included.

Closing date: 15 Apr 17 Website: http://www.historyoftechnology.org/awards/ieee.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/259248

A

E

B

Page 40: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

40 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

ORDON BELL PRIZE Association for Computing Machinery

This recognises outstanding achievement in high-performance computing. The award is worth USD 10,000. Closing date: 15 Apr 17

Website: http://awards.acm.org/bell/nominations.cfm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/710902

ENRY B LINFORD AWARD Electrochemical Society

This recognises efforts in teaching in subject areas of interest to the society. The award is worth USD 2,500 and includes a silver medal, a plaque and complimentary meeting registration and life membership in the society.

Closing date: 15 Apr 17 Website: http://www.electrochem.org/linford-award https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1345274

ITTORIO DE NORA AWARD Electrochemical Society

This recognises outstanding contributions to the field of electrochemical engineering and technology. The award includes USD 7,500, complimentary meeting registration and a lifetime membership in the society.

Closing date: 15 Apr 17 Website: http://www.electrochem.org/de-nora-award https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1347985

G

H

V

Page 41: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

41 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

ERMAN-CANADIAN STUDIES PHD RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP University of Winnipeg This supports the most promising doctoral dissertation project on any

aspect in the field of German-Canadian studies. The scholarship is worth CAD 10,000 and is renewable once.

Closing date: 15 Apr 17 Website: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/german-canadian/fellowships.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1456287

ERMAN-CANADIAN STUDIES MA RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP University of Winnipeg

This supports the most promising master’s thesis project on any aspect in the field of German-Canadian studies. The scholarship is worth CAD 8,000 and is not renewable. Closing date: 15 Apr 17

Website: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/german-canadian/fellowships.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1456289

ERMAN-CANADIAN STUDIES DOCTORAL DISSERTATION PRIZE University of Winnipeg

This recognises a doctoral dissertation on any aspect in the field of German-Canadian studies. The prize is worth CAD 1,000. Closing date: 15 Apr 17

Website: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/german-canadian/prizes.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1456293

ERMAN-CANADIAN STUDIES MASTER’S THESIS PRIZE University of Winnipeg

This recognises the best master’s thesis on any aspect in the field of German-Canadian studies. The prize is worth CAD 750.

Closing date: 15 Apr 17

G

G

G

G

Page 42: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

42 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Website: http://www.uwinnipeg.ca/german-canadian/prizes.html

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1456295

WENSON FAMILY FELLOWSHIPS IN EASTERN CHRISTIAN MANUSCRIPT STUDIES FOR JUNIOR SCHOLARS Saint John's University

These support new scholars in establishing themselves through research focused on manuscripts available at the library. Fellowships are worth between USD 2,500 and USD 5,000 and may be used to cover travel expenses, housing and meals provided at the university as well as costs related to the duplication of microfilm or digital resources.

Closing date: 15 Apr 17 Website: http://www.hmml.org/fellowships--stipends--internships.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1825163

ICKY B CARPENTER FELLOWSHIPS IN MANUSCRIPT STUDIES Saint John's University

These support residencies at the library for research by senior scholars using the digital or microfilm manuscript collections. The library will provide up to three fellowships worth USD 5,000. Grants may be used for travel, housing and meals at the university as well as costs related to the duplication of microfilm or digital resources.

Closing date: 15 Apr 17 Website: http://www.hmml.org/fellowships--stipends--internships.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1825168

ENNETH E GRANT RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIP Soil and Water Conservation Society

This provides financial aid to society members for graduate-level research on environmental conservation. The scholarship is worth between USD 300 and USD 500.

Closing date: 17 Apr 17 Website: http://www.swcs.org/en/members_only/sc

S

N

K

Page 43: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

43 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

holarships/kenneth_e_grant_research_scholarship/

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/258015

IAT AWARDS Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists

These recognise achievements in architectural technology. The first prize is worth £1,500, second prize £750 and third prize £550. Closing date: 20 Apr 17

Website: http://www.ciat.org.uk/en/awards/ciat-awards-for-excellence-in-architectural-technology-/index.cfm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/259460

ADDON FORRESTER KING MEDAL Australian Academy of Science

This recognises contributions to earth and related sciences of particular relevance to the discovery, evaluation and exploitation of mineral deposits, including the hydrocarbons. The award includes an honorarium worth AUD 3,000 and up to AUD 7,000 towards a short lecture tour.

Closing date: 20 Apr 17 Website: https://www.science.org.au/opportunities-scientists/recognition/honorific-awards/career-awards/haddon-forrester-king-medal-and https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1294163

OCTORAL DISSERTATION GRANTS International Research Foundation for English Language Education

These support students whose dissertation research plans are related to English language education. Grants are worth up to US$5,000 each. Closing date: 20 Apr 17 (Forecast)

Website: http://www.tirfonline.org/research-grants/doctoral-dissertation-grants/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1537523

C

H

D

Page 44: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

44 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

H PIERCE PRIZE Society for Applied Microbiology

This recognises an outstanding young microbiologist for their contribution to applied microbiology. The prize is worth £3,000.

Closing date: 22 Apr 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.sfam.org.uk/en/grants--awards/supporting-microbiology/w-h-pierce-prize/index.cfm

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247689

RADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS Society of Systematic Biologists

These assist students in the initiation of their systematics projects and in the collection of preliminary data to pursue additional sources of support or to enhance dissertation research. Approximately 15 awards worth between US$1,200 and US$2,000 each are available.

Closing date: 24 Apr 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.systbio.org/graduate-student-research-awards.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/255686

NZISHA PRIZE African Leadership Academy

This is awarded to young entrepreneurs who have developed and implemented innovative solutions to social challenges or started successful businesses that have a positive impact on their communities. Finalists will travel to South Africa for a week-long entrepreneurial conference at the African Leadership Academy campus in

Johannesburg. Winners will share prizes worth US$75,000. Closing date: 24 Apr 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.anzishaprize.org/about-anzisha/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1297638

W

G

A

Page 45: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

45 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

VANS FUND University of Cambridge This supports fellowships in the field of anthropology and archaeology

largely based in Cambridge. The stipend is worth up to £6,000 per year, for a duration between one and two years initially with the option to extend to a maximum of three years.

Closing date: 24 Apr 17 Website: http://www.socanth.cam.ac.uk/about-us/funding/research-funding/evans-fund https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1298148

ENIOR NON-CLINICAL FELLOWSHIP – TRANSITION TO LEADERSHIP Medical Research Council

This enables experienced non-clinical researchers to transition into research leaders. The fellowship cover salary costs, support for research staff, consumables expenses, capital equipment for the research project and travel costs for a period of up to five years.

Closing date: 25 Apr 17 Website: http://www.mrc.ac.uk/skills-careers/fellowships/non-clinical-fellowships/senior-non-clinical-fellowship-sncf/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245680

AREER DEVELOPMENT AWARD Medical Research Council

This enables postdoctoral researchers to lead their own research plans and establish their own research team to make the transition from postdoctoral researcher to independent investigator. Funding provides salary, support for research staff, consumables, travel costs and capital equipment appropriate for the research project for up to five years.

Closing date: 25 Apr 17 Website: http://www.mrc.ac.uk/skills-careers/fellowships/non-clinical-fellowships/career-development-award-cda/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245713

E

S

C

Page 46: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

46 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

AROLD M FROST YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Winners of this award will present their research at the Sun Valley

workshop on musculoskeletal biology. Nine awards of US$1,500 each are available. Closing date: 25 Apr 17 (Forecast)

Website: http://www.asbmr.org/Grants/Detail.aspx?cid=7b7523ab-a236-4dcf-bc42-b7a6958a126a https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1267596

HORT-TERM FELLOWSHIP European Society for Immunodeficiencies

This supports physicians or a scientist under specialist training, interested in learning diagnostic and therapeutic procedures or laboratory techniques in the field of primary Immunodeficiencies. Four fellowships are available, worth €1,000 for a period of up to one month, plus up to €500 for travel support.

Closing date: 25 Apr 17 Website: http://esid.org/Working-Parties/Education/Events/ESID-Fellowships https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1350792

EDIUM-TERM FELLOWSHIPS European Society for Immunodeficiencies

These support physicians or scientists under specialist training interested in pursuing research projects in the field of primary Immunodeficiencies. Four fellowships are available, each worth €1,000 per month for a period of three to six months, plus a travel subsidy of up to €500.

Closing date: 25 Apr 17 Website: http://esid.org/Working-Parties/Education/Events/ESID-2016-Fellowships https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1350794

H

S

M

Page 47: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

47 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

TUART MORSON SCHOLARSHIP IN NEUROSURGERY Royal Australasian College of Surgeons This enables neurosurgeons to undertake further research or training

in neurosurgery overseas. The scholarship is worth AU$30,000 for three to six months. Closing date: 26 Apr 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.surgeons.org/member-

services/scholarships-awards-lectures-prizes/research-and-travel-scholarships/stuart-morson-scholarship-in-neurosurgery/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/251800

OCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS – SCOULOUDI, THORNLEY, ROYAL HISTORICAL SOCIETY Institute of Historical Research

Up to seven fellowships are available to doctoral students engaged in the completion of a PhD in history. Fellowships are worth up to £15,726 for up to one year. Closing date: 27 Apr 17

Website: http://www.history.ac.uk/fellowships/ihr-doctoral-fellowships-scouloudi-thornley-rhs https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247590

OP ABSTRACT PRIZES United European Gastroenterology

These recognise the top five abstracts submitted to United European Gastroenterology week. Five prizes, worth €10,000 each, are available.

Closing date: 27 Apr 17 Website: http://www.ueg.eu/awards-grants/ueg-week-awards/top-abstract-prize/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1283824

S

D

T

Page 48: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

48 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

ACOBITE STUDIES TRUST FELLOWSHIPS Institute of Historical Research These non-residential fellowships support historical research into the Stuart dynasty

in the British Isles and in exile, from the departure of James II in 1688 to the death of Henry Benedict Stuart in 1807. Fellowships are worth £15,000 over one year.

Closing date: 28 Apr 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.history.ac.uk/fellowships/jacobite-studies-trust-fellowship https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/990015

LAIN BENSOUSSAN FELLOWSHIPS European Research Consortium for Informatics and Mathematics

This enables early-career scientists to conduct research at leading European Centres outside their own country. Fellowships last for 12 months and each fellow receives a monthly allowance of €1,230 to €3,550, depending on the host country, and is reimbursed for travel expenses.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 Website: http://fellowship.ercim.eu/information https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245504

ADCLIFFE-BROWN AND FIRTH TRUST FUNDS FOR SOCIAL ANTHROPOLOGICAL RESEARCH Royal Anthropological Institute

This supports young scholars who are restricted by lack of funds in the final stages of completing a doctorate. Grants, worth between £500 and £750, cover costs of living and thesis production. Closing date: 30 Apr 17

Website: http://therai.org.uk/awards/research-grants/736-radcliffe-brown-and-firth-trust-funds-for-social-anthropological-research https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245683

J

A

R

Page 49: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

49 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

C WHITE DENTAL AWARDS Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow These support research projects relating to dentistry. Awards of up to

£10,000 are available. Closing date: 30 Apr 17 (Forecast)

Website: https://www.rcpsg.ac.uk/dentistry/supporting-your-career/awards-and-scholarships.aspx https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/249311

URT WEILL PRIZE Kurt Weill Foundation for Music

This recognises scholarship in music theatre since 1900, including opera. Two awards worth USD 5,000 and USD 2,000 are available. Closing date: 30 Apr 17

Website: http://www.kwf.org/pages/kurt-weill-prize.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250092

IM DUISENBERG RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS European Central Bank

These aims to promote policy-relevant research, give research staff at the European Central Bank the opportunity to gain experience in the most recent advances in economic research and offer scholars the opportunity to obtain an insight into the policy-making environment of the ECB. Fellows will receive a monthly stipend according to the candidate's experience.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 Website: https://www.ecb.europa.eu/pub/economic-research/programmes/duisenberg/html/index.en.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/252744

T

K

W

Page 50: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

50 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

OUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery These recognise the best manuscripts on topics of clinical or experimental

research in the fields of thoracic surgery, cardiac surgery and congenital heart disease presented by young investigators at the association’s annual meeting. Awards are worth €3,000 each.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 Website: http://www.eacts.org/awards/young-investigator-awards/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/255713

WALTON LILLEHEI YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

This provides additional support to the cardiovascular community for research efforts in the field of heart valve surgery. The award is worth USD 10,000.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 Website: http://www.eacts.org/awards/c-walton-lillehei-young-investigators-award/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/255715

RAWEMEYER AWARD IN EDUCATION University of Louisville

This aims to stimulate the dissemination, public scrutiny and implementation of ideas that have potential to bring about significant improvement in educational practice and advances in educational attainment. The award is worth USD 100,000.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 Website: http://grawemeyer.org/education/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/258079

NESCO/POLAND FELLOWSHIPS IN ENGINEERING UNESCO

Y

C

G

U

Page 51: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

51 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

This aims to promote human resource capacities in developing countries and enhance international understanding and friendship by awarding fellowships to conduct research in Poland in the fields of science, technology and engineering. Fellowships are awarded for six months. UNESCO will cover travel costs and health insurance.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.unesco.org/new/en/fellowships/programmes/unesco-poland-co-sponsored-fellowships-programme-engineering/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/258190

RIZE FOR WOMEN'S CREATIVITY IN RURAL LIFE Women’s World Summit Foundation

The prize honours women and women's groups exhibiting exceptional creativity, courage and commitment for the improvement of the quality of life in rural communities through their contributions to sustainable development, household food, security and peace. The prize is worth US$1,000 per laureate or US$3,000 for African women's organisations.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 (Forecast) Website: http://womensection.woman.ch/index.php/en/nomination-letter-guidelines https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/634580

OSTDOCTORAL BURSARIES University of Edinburgh

These support research in any area of the humanities and social sciences. Bursaries are worth up to £10,000 each over three to ten months. Funding may be used to top up an existing postdoctoral fellowship or as a contribution towards living expenses.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 Website: http://www.iash.ed.ac.uk/fellowships/fellowships-at-iash/postdoctoral-bursaries-2016-17/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/754312

ANS G BORST AWARD FOR THORACIC AORTIC SURGERY European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

P

P

H

Page 52: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

52 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

This stimulates advanced clinical or experimental research in the field of thoracic aortic surgery by young investigators, as documented by an outstanding presentation during the annual meeting of the association. The award is worth €5,000.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 Website: http://www.eacts.org/awards/hans-g-borst-award-for-thoracic-aortic-surgery/

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/878459

RTHRITIS AUSTRALIA/ZIMMER BIOMET ORTHOPAEDIC FELLOWSHIPS Arthritis Australia

These promote best practice treatment for arthritis patients by enabling supervisors to improve their instructional skills and enhance the international exchange of orthopaedic knowledge and skills, as well as helping institutions to achieve their own educational goals and objectives. Fellowships are worth AUD 27,500 for a six-month period or AUD 55,000 for one year.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 Website: http://www.arthritisaustralia.com.au/index.php/research-grants.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/989232

LUSEGUN OBASANJO PRIZE FOR SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY African Academy of Sciences

The prize aims to reward and honour African scientists who have made outstanding contributions in scientific discovery or technological innovation. The prize is worth US$5,000. Closing date: 30 Apr 17 (Forecast)

Website: http://aasciences.ac.ke/recognising-excellence/the-olusegun-obasanjo-prize/the-olusegun-obasanjo-prize-for-scientific-discovery-and-technological-innovation/?keywords=olusegun+obasanjo https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1078698

A

O

Page 53: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

53 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

OLYMER PHYSICS GROUP IAN MACMILLAN WARD PRIZE FOR THE BEST STUDENT PUBLICATION Institute of Physics

This recognises the best publication of doctoral research by a PhD student in the field of polymer physics. The winner will receive a monetary award and will be invited to present a lecture at the polymer physics group’s biennial meeting.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 (Forecast) Website: https://www.iop.org/activity/groups/subject/pol/prize/publication/page_40831.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1297690

ACTS/SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS AWARD European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

This rewards the best abstract in the field of thoracic aortic medicine presented during the combined EACTS/STS aortic session. Abstracts must address the theme of 2017. The award is worth €2,000.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 Website: http://www.eacts.org/awards/eactssts-award/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1513384

ELLOWSHIPS National Library of Australia

These support researchers to make intensive use of the Library’s rich and varied collections. Fellowships include an honorarium worth AUD 1,000 per week for up to 12 weeks, a contribution to accommodation of AUD 700 per week for up to 12 weeks if required, a contribution to travel, equivalent to one return domestic airfare to Canberra or international travel capped at AUD 2,500.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 Website: https://www.nla.gov.au/awards-and-grants/fellowships-and-scholarships/national-library-of-australia-fellowships https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1526201

P

E

F

Page 54: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

54 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

AKERERE COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES AT MULAGO HOSPITAL/SICOT FELLOWSHIP International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

This enables surgeons to undertake a fellowship at Makerere University College of Health Sciences at Mulago Hospital in Kampala, specialising in arthroplasty, spine surgery, trauma and pediatric orthopaedic. Two fellowships, each covering travel and accommodation costs of up to €2,500 for a period of up to six months, are available.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 Website: http://www.sicot.org/makerere-fellowship https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1736327

OHN C BARTHOLOMEW AWARD British Cartographic Society

This supports originality and excellence in the field of thematic cartography with emphasis on effective communication of the intended theme. The award is worth £500 and will be presented at the BCS Symposium in September 2016.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.cartography.org.uk/default.asp?contentID=1148 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1745718

IRANANDANI ORTHOPAEDIC MEDICAL EDUCATION FELLOWSHIPS International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology

These provide clinical research training in adult hip and knee surgery in the Dr LH Hiranandani Hospital in Mumbai, India. Fellowships include accommodation and a stipend for six to 12 months.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 Website: https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1784628

M

J

H

Page 55: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

55 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

ARLY CAREER PRIZES Institute of Physics and Engineering in Medicine These acknowledge early career members’ contributions to medical

engineering that have advanced innovation, healthcare or academic practice related to the field. Each award includes a prize of £300 and an invitation to the Medical Physics and Engineering Conference dinner.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 Website: http://www.ipem.ac.uk/ProfessionalMatters/PrizesandAwards.aspx https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1807085

OUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS American Association for Clinical Chemistry

This recognise young people actively engaged in the laboratory practice of therapeutic drug monitoring or toxicology, and contributing to the profession through research, publication, or teaching in these fields. The award consists of a plaque and a monetary award of USD 1,000.

Closing date: 30 Apr 17 Website: https://www.aacc.org/community/sycl/awards/young-investigator-award https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1832758

ENIOR RESEARCH AWARDS Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America

The objective of this award is to provide established researchers with funds to generate sufficient preliminary data to become

competitive for funds from other sources. The maximum award per year is US$115,830 for a duration of one to three years.

E

Y

S

MAY 2017

Page 56: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

56 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: http://www.ccfa.org/science-and-professionals/research/grants-fellowships/senior-research-awards.html

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245870

LUID DYNAMICS PRIZE American Physical Society

This recognises achievements in fluid dynamics research. The prize consists of USD 10,000, travel expenses and registration to the meeting at which the prize is awarded. Closing date: 01 May 17

Website: http://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/fluid.cfm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245973

ILLIAM SANDERS SCARBOROUGH PRIZE Modern Language Association

This is awarded to an outstanding scholarly study on Black American literature or culture published in 2014. The prize includes a cash award. Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: https://www.mla.org/Resources/Career/M

LA-Honors-and-Awards/Submissions-and-Nominations/Competitions-for-MLA-Publication-Awards/Annual-Prizes-with-Competitions-in-2016/William-Sanders-Scarborough-Prize https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247385

ECH AWARDS Tech Museum of Innovation

Awards are given in the five categories of environment, education, young innovator, health or economic development. Unrestricted

cash prizes of US$25,000 and US£75,000 will be awarded in each category.

F

W

T

Page 57: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

57 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Closing date: 01 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.techawards.org/about/

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247743

ONAGHAN/TRUDELL FELLOWSHIP FOR AEROSOL TECHNIQUE DEVELOPMENT American Association for Respiratory Care

The fellowship is intended to support projects dealing with aerosol delivery issues. Projects may include modeling studies, in-vitro studies, or clinical studies. The focus should be on developing cost-effective approaches to aerosol delivery. The award includes airfare, one night’s lodging and registration for the AARC international respiratory congress.

Closing date: 01 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.arcfoundation.org/awards/research/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250447

AREFUSION FELLOWSHIP IN NEONATAL AND PAEDIATRIC THERAPISTS American Association for Respiratory Care

This fellowship is designed to foster projects in the field of neonatal and pediatric critical care. Projects involving original research in mechanical ventilation issues using bench models, animal models, or human subjects are encouraged. The award includes airfare, one night’s lodging and registration for the congress.

Closing date: 01 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.arcfoundation.org/awards/research/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250450

ATHAN SHOCK NEW INVESTIGATOR AWARD Gerontological Society of America

M

C

N

Page 58: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

58 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

This is given for innovative and influential publications that have made outstanding contributions to new knowledge about aging through basic biological research. The award winner will receive US$1,500. Closing date: 01 May 17

Website: https://www.geron.org/membership/member-sections/biological-sciences-section/awards?showall=&start=1 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/251425

ETER G PENTCHEV RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation

These support research into understanding the biology and pathogenesis of Niemann-Pick Disease Type C disease. Fellowships of up to US$50,000 per year are available. Closing date: 01 May 17 (Forecast)

Website: http://nnpdf.org/research/current-grants/peter-g-pentchev-research-fellowship-npd-type-c/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/251931

AVID THELEN AWARD Organization of American Historians

This recognises an article on American history published in another language than English. The winner will receive a cash award to assist with the translation and the article will be printed in the Journal of American History.

Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: http://www.oah.org/programs/awards/david-thelen-award/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/252372

TOCKHOLM PRIZE IN CRIMINOLOGY Stockholm’s universitet – Stockholm University

This recognises achievements in criminological research or the application of research results by practitioners or scholars

for the reduction of crime and the advancement of human rights. Closing date: 01 May 17 (Forecast)

P

D

S

Page 59: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

59 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Website http://www.su.se/english/about/prizes-awards/the-stockholm-prize-in-criminology/nominations

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/253439

ISSERTATION FIELDWORK GRANTS Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research

These assist students of any nationality with doctoral or thesis research in anthropology. Grants are worth up to USD 20,000 each. Closing date: 01 May 17

Website: http://www.wennergren.org/programs/dissertation-fieldwork-grants https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/254342

UNT POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS Wenner-Gren Foundation for Anthropological Research

These support early-career investigators with the writing-up of already completed research in anthropology. Up to eight fellowships, worth up to USD 40,000 each, are awarded to support writing periods of up to 12 months.

Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: http://www.wennergren.org/programs/hunt-postdoctoral-fellowships https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/254354

LDO AND JEANNE SCAGILONE PRIZE FOR STUDIES IN SLAVIC LANGUAGES AND LITERATURES Modern Language Association

The prize recognises an outstanding scholarly work on the linguistics or literatures of the

Slavic languages. The prize consists of a cash prize.

D

H

A

Page 60: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

60 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Closing date: 01 May 17 https://www.mla.org/Resources/Career/MLA-Honors-and-Awards/Submissions-and-Nominations/Competitions-for-MLA-Publication-Awards/Biennial-Prizes-with-

Competitions-in-2017/Aldo-and-Jeanne-Scaglione-Prize-for-Studies-in-Slavic-Languages-and-Literatures https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/257463

AEDIATRIC DERMATOLOGY RESIDENTS OR FELLOWS RESEARCH AWARD Society for Pediatric Dermatology

This recognises a paper on clinical or laboratory research relating to pediatric dermatology, by either a pediatric or dermatology resident or fellow. The award includes a US$500 honorarium and coverage of expenses for two people to attend the society's annual meeting, where the recipient will present the paper.

Closing date: 01 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.pedsderm.net/sections/research_fellowaward.php https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/257595

ATSUMI NIKI BIOELECTROCHEMISTRY PRIZE International Society of Electrochemistry

The prize recognises scientists who have made important contribution to the field of bioelectrochemistry. The prize is worth US$1,000.

Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: http://www.ise-online.org/awards/niki.php https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/257799

CHOLARSHIP AWARD OPEC Fund for International Development This enables students from developing

countries to pursue a master’s degree in a field relating to development or energy studies at any recognised university or college

in the world. The scholarship includes tuition fees, one round-trip flight, health insurance, a relocation grant and a monthly allowance for one year.

P

K

S

Page 61: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

61 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: http://www.ofid.org/FOCUS-AREAS/Beyond-the-scope/Scholarship-Award

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/257951

RAINING FELLOWSHIPS European Society for Pediatric Infectious Diseases

These fund visits by ESPID members to other centre’s to obtain experience or training in techniques or areas not otherwise available to them. The awards cover round-trip travel costs and a maximum of €412 per week towards subsistence. The host centre is offered fixed funding towards its costs: €82 for administration expenses, plus a maximum of €185 per week to cover infrastructure costs.

Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: http://www.espid.org/award-content.aspx?Group=Awards&Page=TrainFellow https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/258194

NDREI SAKHAROV PRIZE American Physical Society

This recognises outstanding leadership or achievements of scientists in upholding human rights. The prize consists of USD 10,000 and an allowance for travel to the meeting of the society at which the prize will be presented.

Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: http://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/sakharov.cfm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/662231

ELLOWSHIPS Utrecht University

T

A

F

Page 62: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

62 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

This supports intellectual exchange and strengthen international collaboration in history and philosophy of sciences and the humanities. Junior fellowships are worth up to €4,500 and senior fellowships are worth up to €7,500, both for a maximum duration of three months.

Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: http://www.uu.nl/en/descartes-centre/about-us/fellowships https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1024942

ELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME International Society of Nephrology

This provides training for physicians from emerging countries, with the aim of improving the standard of care in their home countries upon their return. Fellowships may be long term for training between seven and 12 months, or short term for training between two and six months.

Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: https://www.theisn.org/all-articles/64-isn-information/145-fellowship-program https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1111024

ELLOWSHIPS International Continence Society

These enable continence specialists of any profession to gain bladder and bowel skills in research, clinical practice or education at expert centre’s. Fellowships are worth up to £5,000 each over one to three months.

Closing date: 01 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.ics.org/members/awardsfellowships/fellowships https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1204658

RANSLATION PRIZE European Society for Translation Studies

F

F

T

Page 63: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

63 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

This recognises the most deserving project to translate key texts in translation studies, including research on interpreting and localisation. The prize is worth €2,000. Closing date: 01 May 17

Website: http://www.est-translationstudies.org/committees/translation_grant/index.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1284082

ELLOWSHIP Australian Society for Sports History

This recognises members and non-members who have made an outstanding contribution to the field of sports history, either in Australia or internationally. The winner receives an honorary life membership of the society.

Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: http://sporthistory.org/assh-awards-and-honours/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1317298

ARLY CAREER ELECTROCHEMISTRY PRIZE OF ISE DIVISION 1 International Society of Electrochemistry

This recognises research achievements in the field of analytical electrochemistry made by a scientist under 35 years of age on 1 January of the year of the award. The prize is worth €750.

Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: http://www.ise-online.org/awards/earlyCareerDiv1.php https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1399890

CHOLARSHIP INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS Netherlands Organisation for International Cooperation in Higher Education (Nuffic)

This stimulates students from outside the EEA to apply for a bachelor’s or master’s programme in the Netherlands. The scholarship is worth €5,000.

Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: https://www.studyinholland.nl/scholarships

F

E

S

Page 64: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

64 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

/highlighted-scholarships/holland-scholarship/holland-scholarship

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1733408

IOMATERIAL INTERFACES EARLY-CAREER RESEARCHER AWARD AVS Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces and Processing This recognises the best abstract

related to biomaterial interfaces presented at the society’s annual symposium. The award consists of a symposium registration, USD 250 towards travel expenses and an honorary presentation during the session.

Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: http://www.avs.org/Awards-Recognition/Division-Group-Professional-Awards/Biomaterial-Interfaces-Division https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1824824

OHN COBURN AND HAROLD WINTERS STUDENT AWARD IN PLASMA SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY AVS Science and Technology of Materials, Interfaces and Processing

This recognises student research in the field of plasma science and technology. A maximum of six finalists will receive a cash award of USD 500 each. The overall winner’s award consists of an additional cash prize of USD 500.

Closing date: 01 May 17 Website: http://www.avs.org/Awards-Recognition/Division-Group-Student-Awards/John-Coburn-and-Harold-Winters-Student-Award-in-Pl https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1833605

COLIN SLIM AWARD American Musicological Society

This honours a musicological article of exceptional merit, published during the previous year in any language and in any

country. The award consists of a monetary prize and a certificate. Closing date: 02 May 17

B

J

H

Page 65: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

65 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Website: http://www.ams-net.org/awards/slim.php

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/257632

OBERT M STEVENSON AWARD American Musicological Society

This award recognises outstanding scholarship in Iberian music, which includes music composed, performed, created, collected, belonging to or descended from the musical cultures of Spain, Portugal and all Latin American areas in which Spanish and Portuguese are spoken. The award consists of a monetary prize and a certificate.

Closing date: 02 May 17 Website: http://www.ams-net.org/awards/stevenson.php https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/257634

OUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Mineralogical Association of Canada – Association Minéralogique du Canada

Two scholarships are available each year, one to support an MSc student and one to fund a PhD student in mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry, mineral deposits or petrology. Each scholarship is worth CA$5,000.

Closing date: 02 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.mineralogicalassociation.ca/index.php?p=60 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1509468

OLAND JACKSON AWARD American Musicological Society

This recognises an article in the English language in the field of music analysis. The award consists of a monetary prize and certificate.

Closing date: 02 May 17 Website: http://www.ams-net.org/awards/jackson.php https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1767549

R

F

R

Page 66: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

66 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

CHOLARSHIPS Environmental Research and Education Foundation

These recognise excellence in master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral waste management research and education. Scholarships are worth up to USD 14,400 per year for a maximum of three years.

Closing date: 03 May 17 Website: https://erefdn.org/scholarship-program/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245859

RANSLATIONAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS European Society for Medical Oncology

These support research in oncology through training, career development or translational research projects. Fellowships are worth €40,000 for one year, with the possibility of an additional €40,000 for a second year. Host institutes receive €1,000 towards administrative costs.

Closing date: 03 May 17 Website: http://www.esmo.org/Career-Development/Oncology-Fellowships/Fellowship-Offers/Translational-Research https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/656524

LINICAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS European Society for Medical Oncology

These provide young oncologists with valuable training in clinical research in renowned European cancer centre’s and supports efforts to expand professional networks through collaboration with institutions of excellence. Each fellowship is worth €40,000 for one year. Host institutions will receive €1,000 towards administration costs.

Closing date: 03 May 17 Website: http://www.esmo.org/Career-Development/Oncology-Fellowships/Fellowship-Offers/Clinical-Research https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/656525

S

T

C

Page 67: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

67 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

ULLER ALBRIGHT AWARD American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

This is given in recognition of meritorious scientific accomplishment in the bone and mineral field. The award includes a US$2,000 honorarium. Closing date: 06 May 17 (Forecast)

Website: http://www.asbmr.org/Meetings/ASBMRAwards/Detail.aspx?cid=0a2b96b5-4163-49f9-917e-8b3d5ca91864 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250127

OUIS V AVIOLI FOUNDERS AWARD American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

This honours an ASBMR member for fundamental contributions to bone and mineral basic research. The award includes a US$2,000 honorarium. Closing date: 06 May 17 (Forecast)

Website: http://www.asbmr.org/Meetings/ASBMRAwards/Detail.aspx?cid=6184de24-ce08-48a6-949a-e29d9b6759e6 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250128

REDERIC C BARTTER AWARD American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

This is given to an ASBMR member in recognition of outstanding clinical investigation in disorders of bone and mineral metabolism. The award includes US$2,000 honorarium. Closing date: 06 May 17 (Forecast)

Website: http://www.asbmr.org/Meetings/ASBMRAwards/Detail.aspx?cid=abd3b617-70df-4096-a9fc-37163e3bd730 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250129

F

L

F

Page 68: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

68 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

ILLIAM F NEUMAN AWARD American Society for Bone and Mineral Research This recognises an ASBMR member for outstanding and major

scientific contributions in the area of bone and mineral research and for contributions to associates and trainees in teaching, research and administration. The award includes an US$2,000 honorarium.

Closing date: 06 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.asbmr.org/Meetings/ASBMRAwards/Detail.aspx?cid=04fc6f46-21a7-4f26-b04c-91bc55adca08 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250130

IDEON A RODAN EXCELLENCE IN MENTORSHIP AWARD American Society for Bone and Mineral Research

The award is given in recognition of outstanding support provided by a senior scientist who has helped promote the independent careers of young investigators in bone and mineral metabolism. The award includes a US$2,000 honorarium.

Closing date: 06 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.asbmr.org/Meetings/ASBMRAwards/Detail.aspx?cid=c24c7d1c-f03d-443e-a805-9126dfc88f06 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/705496

OSTDOCTORAL FELLOW AWARD American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists

This is given to an individual who has demonstrated excellence in their research work during a postdoctoral period and shows exceptional promise in future contributions to pharmaceutical sciences. The award recipient will receive US$1,500 for travel expenses and a complimentary AAPS annual meeting registration. There are three awards available each year.

Closing date: 08 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.aaps.org/About_AAPS/Fellows/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/249691

W

G

P

Page 69: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

69 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

NTERMEDIATE FELLOWSHIPS IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE Wellcome Trust These enable mid-career researchers from low- and middle-income countries to

establish an independent research programme in those countries in order to improve public health and tropical medicine at a local, national and global level. Fellowships last for up to five years and include a basic salary, research expenses and personal removal expenses.

Closing date: 08 May 17 Website: http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Public-health-and-tropical-medicine/WTD025883.htm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/255178

RAINING FELLOWSHIPS IN PUBLIC HEALTH AND TROPICAL MEDICINE Wellcome Trust

These enable early-career researchers from low- and middle-income countries to gain research experience and training that will improve public health and tropical medicine at a local, national and global level. Fellowships normally last for three years, but may last for up to four years for those who wish to undertake a relevant master's training or diploma course.

Closing date: 08 May 17 Website: http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/Funding/Biomedical-science/Funding-schemes/Fellowships/Public-health-and-tropical-medicine/WTD025882.htm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/255618

NNOVATION IN NANOTECHNOLOGY AWARD American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists

This recognises and promotes the achievement of an individual demonstrating innovation in the area of nanotechnology as applied to drug and device development. Closing date: 08 May 17

Website: http://www.aaps.org/About_AAPS/Annual_Meeting___Exposition_Awards/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1040998

I

T

I

Page 70: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

70 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

OHN A SPROUL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP University of California This supports a scholar with interests in Canada who wishes to spend a period of

time at Berkeley. Awards are worth approximately USD 7,000 to USD 8,000 each for an academic year.

Closing date: 10 May 17 Website: http://canada.berkeley.edu/john-sproul-research-fellowship https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250585

ANUSCRIPT AWARDS American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists

These are offered to authors of manuscripts published within the last two years in various pharmaceutical journals. Winners will receive a complimentary registration to the AAPS annual meeting and travel reimbursement of up to US$1,000. For the outstanding manuscript award in analysis and

pharmaceutical quality there is an honorarium of US$500. Closing date: 13 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.aaps.org/AMAwards/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/249690

BBOTT AWARD IN CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC IMMUNOLOGY American Society for Microbiology

This honours a scientist in clinical or diagnostic immunology for contributions to those fields. Closing date: 14 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.asm.org/index.php/awards2/1

0-awards-a-grants/awards/52-abbott-laboratories-award-in-clinical-and-diagnostic-immunology https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245919

J

M

A

Page 71: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

71 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

CAAC YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARDS American Society for Microbiology These recognise and reward young investigators for research excellence and

potential in the broad areas of microbiology and infectious diseases. Each award comprises a US$3,000 cash prize to support travel to the ICAAC where the awards will be presented. Closing date: 14 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.asm.org/index.php/component/content/article/10-awards-a-

grants/awards/38-icaac-young-investigator-awards?highlight=YTo5OntpOjA7czo1OiJpY2FhYyI7aToxO3M6NToieW91bmciO2k6MjtzOjEyOiJpbnZlc3RpZ2F0b3IiO2k6MztzOjY6ImF3YXJkcyI7aTo0O3M6MTE6ImljYWFjIHlvdW5nIjtpOjU7czoyNDoiaWNhYWMgeW91bmcgaW52ZXN0aWdhdG9yIjtpOjY7czoxODoieW91bmcgaW52ZXN0aWdhdG9yIjtpOjc7czoyNToieW91bmcgaW52ZXN0aWdhdG9yIGF3YXJkcyI7aTo4O3M6MTk6ImludmVzdGlnYXRvciBhd2FyZHMiO30

= https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247750

ISTINGUISHED PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENTIST AWARD American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists

This recognises the accomplishments of an individual that have been outstanding because of the impact of his or her work in the pharmaceutical sciences, regulatory or technology. The award recipient will receive a US$10,000 honorarium.

Closing date: 15 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.aaps.org/About_AAPS/Annual_Meeting___Exposition_Awards/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/249684

ELLOWSHIP International Headache Society

This supports the mobility and career development of investigators in the field of basic and clinical headache research. The fellowship is worth up to £50,000 per year over one or two years.

Closing date: 15 May 17 Website: http://www.ihs-headache.org/awards-training-newsletters

I

D

F

Page 72: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

72 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1043641

UMMER SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP European Society for Translation Studies

This provides support to students preparing a doctoral dissertation in translation studies. The grant can be used for any summer school organised within translation studies. The scholarship is worth €1,000.

Closing date: 15 May 17 Website: http://www.est-translationstudies.org/committees/summer_school/ss_grant.htm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1145854

ENRY PRIMAKOFF AWARD FOR EARLY-CAREER PARTICLE PHYSICS American Physical Society

This recognises contributions made by physicists who are just beginning their careers and helps to promote the careers of promising young physicists. The prize includes USD 1,500 and a travel allowance to the society meeting to receive the award and deliver a lecture.

Closing date: 15 May 17 Website: https://www.aps.org/programs/honors/awards/primakoff.cfm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1318230

OMMONWEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS – SINGAPORE Commonwealth Scholarship Commission in the UK

These support PhD study at the National University of Singapore’s Graduate School of Integrative Sciences and Engineering. Each award covers full tuition fees, a monthly stipend and a computer, book or conference allowance.

Closing date: 15 May 17 Website: http://cscuk.dfid.gov.uk/apply/scholarships-uk-citizens/singapore/

S

H

C

Page 73: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

73 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1742314

RT OF NEUROSCIENCE Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences – Koninklijke Nederlandse Akademie van Wetenschappen

This recognises striking visualisations related to the field of neuroscience in its broadest sense. A total of five prizes will be awarded at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies forum. The first prize is worth €1,000 and four honourable mentions of €250 will be awarded.

Closing date: 15 May 17 Website: http://aon.nin.knaw.nl/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1759889

CHOLARLY FELLOWSHIPS Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History

These support doctoral candidates, university faculty and independent scholars working in the field of American history. Each award is worth US$3,000. Closing date: 16 May 17 (Forecast)

Website: http://www.gilderlehrman.org/historians/fellowship1.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247134

NTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR BIOLOGY Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

This recognises an individual who has contributed to the advancement of research in cell biology. The prize includes a medal and a cash prize worth ¥10 million.

Closing date: 16 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-biol/index.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1315454

A

S

I

Page 74: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

74 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

WAS-LENOVO SCIENCE PRIZE TWAS This recognises an outstanding scientist in the developing world. In

2016, the prize will be awarded in the field of chemical sciences. The prize is worth US$100,000 and includes a medal and a certificate.

Closing date: 16 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://twas.org/opportunity/twas-lenovo-science-prize https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1347545

HD STUDENTSHIPS National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research

These support the training of graduate scientists from a broad range of scientific backgrounds within one of the three areas of replacement, reduction and refinement and in any area of medical, biological or veterinary research. Up to 12 awards, worth up to £30,000 per year for three years, are available. The total budget is £1.08 million. This call includes up to three additional joint awards

with the British Heart Foundation, with a value of £30,000 per year for three years. Closing date: 19 May 17 Website: http://www.nc3rs.org.uk/page.asp?id=1040 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/959942

NTERNATIONAL PRIZE FOR PIONEERING HUMAN DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS Arab Gulf Programme for Development

This prize recognises and rewards success in the implementation of pioneering and innovative projects in the field of sustainable human development and encourages their

dissemination and publicity. The total prize fund is worth US$500,000. Closing date: 30 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://agfund.org/?page_id=22252

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/259175

T

P

I

Page 75: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

75 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

AUL BARAN YOUNG SCHOLARS AWARD Marconi Society This recognises outstanding young scientists and engineers who have

demonstrated exceptional capabilities and potential in the internet and telecommunication sciences. Awardees will receive a US$4,000 cash prize and an additional US$1,000 in expenses to attend the annual award ceremony.

Closing date: 30 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://marconisociety.org/young-scholars/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1109192

WARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN RESEARCH AND PRACTICE International Sociological Association

This is awarded to a sociologist who advances and promotes sociological knowledge and practice through outstanding contributions to the discipline, the profession and the ISA. The award covers travel, accommodation and registration fee to the World Congress of Sociology.

Closing date: 30 May 17 Website: http://www.isa-sociology.org/isa-award-for-excellence-in-research-and-practice-nomination-procedure.htm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1352580

OSTGRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS African Network of Scientific and Technological Institutions

These enable sub-Saharan African nationals to undertake postgraduate studies at institutions outside their home country. Fellowships cover fees, subsistence and international travel. Closing date: 31 May 17 (Forecast)

Website: http://www.ansti.org/index.php/fellowships https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/254853

P

A

P

Page 76: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

76 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

LINICAL FELLOWSHIP European Society for Pediatric Endocrinology This aims to promote the development of patient care, clinical

management and clinical research in pediatric endocrinology through a training programme in a European clinical centre. The duration of the fellowship is decided on a case-by-case basis.

Closing date: 31 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.eurospe.org/awards/awards_clinicalfellow.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/255094

EACE FELLOWSHIPS Rotary Foundation

Funding supports advanced international education opportunities in peace and conflict resolution. Each year, up to 50 master’s degree fellowships and 50 professional development certificate fellowships are offered, to cover tuition and fees, room and board, roundtrip transportation, and all internship and field study expenses.

Closing date: 31 May 17 Website: https://www.rotary.org/en/get-involved/exchange-ideas/peace-fellowship-application https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/259366

UDOLF CIMDINS STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS European Society for Biomaterials

These enable students to attend the European Society for Biomaterials conference who would otherwise be unable to attend due to distance or lack of funding. Funding includes the cost of conference registration reimbursed after the conference.

Closing date: 31 May 17 Website: http://www.esbiomaterials.eu/cms/content/11 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/574283

C

P

R

Page 77: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

77 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

CHOLARSHIPS FOR ENTREPRENEURIAL RESEARCH Göteborgs universitet – University of Gothenburg These support scientific research projects that mainly focus on

entrepreneurship in a broad sense and that are linked to the key research areas at the school. Three scholarships are primarily intended for research areas of entrepreneurship and innovation, and entrepreneurship in university-industry

relationships. A total of six scholarships, worth SEK265,800 each, are available. Closing date: 31 May 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.hgu.gu.se/utbildning/forskarniva/stipendier_och_bidrag/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/600110

HD FELLOWSHIPS Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds These allow junior scientists to pursue

a PhD project in basic biomedical research at an internationally leading laboratory in Europe. Fellowships are granted for two years with the possibility of renewal for a further year, with a basic monthly stipend of €1,550.

Closing date: 01 Jun 17 Website: http://www.bifonds.de/fellowships-grants/phd-fellowships.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245210

ELBY FELLOWSHIP Australian Academy of Science

This enables a distinguished overseas scientist to visit Australia for public lecture or seminar tours, and to visit scientific centre’s in

Australia. Fellows are expected to increase public awareness of science and scientific issues and be outstanding lecturers to the

S

P

S

JUNE 2017

Page 78: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

78 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

general lay public. The fellowship is worth up to AUD 15,000 and covers economy airfares and living expenses assistance. Closing date: 01 Jun 17

Website: https://www.science.org.au/opportunities-scientists/travel-opportunities/travelling-fellowships/selby-fellowship https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/248954

AS TURBINE AWARD American Society of Mechanical Engineers

This recognises an individual- or multiple-author contribution to the literature of combustion gas turbines or gas turbines thermally combined with nuclear or steam power plants. The award includes a cash prize of USD 1,000.

Closing date: 01 Jun 17 Website: http://www.asme.org/about-asme/honors-awards/literature-awards/gas-turbine-award https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/258958

NTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME American Association for Respiratory Care

Fellowships enable health care professionals from outside the United States to visit US counterparts to observe the practice of respiratory care as it is performed in a variety of settings, and visit the educational programmes that teach it. Expenses incurred within the US, including food, lodging, the conference registration and local ground transportation, are included.

Closing date: 01 Jun 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.arcfoundation.org/international/fellows/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/734548

G

I

Page 79: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

79 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

EFF BLACK FELLOWSHIP AWARD Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry This supports a master’s student in any field of study encompassed by SETAC.

Fellowships are worth USD 2,000. Closing date: 01 Jun 17

Website: http://www.setac.org/?page=SNAAwardsSEAEng https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1754461

RADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH AWARDS IN PHARMACOKINETICS, PHARMACODYNAMICS, DRUG METABOLISM, CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY AND TRANSLATIONAL RESEARCH

American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists This recognises excellence in graduate education in the fields of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, drug metabolism, clinical pharmacology and translational research, as well as pharmacology, toxicology and other related disciplines. Each winner will receive a cash award of US$250, complimentary annual

meeting registration and a reimbursement of travel expenses up to US$1,500. Closing date: 11 Jun 17 Website: http://www.aaps.org/AMAwards/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/258300

OVARTIS EXCELLENCE AWARD FOR HYPERTENSION RESEARCH American Heart Association

This honours excellence in research and discoveries in the field of hypertension. The winner receives an honorarium, travels costs to attend the high blood pressure research scientific sessions, including round-trip airfare, ground transportation and hotel accommodations, and complimentary registration.

Closing date: 13 Jun 17 (Forecast) Website: http://professional.heart.org/professional/MembershipCouncils/ScientificCouncils/UCM_322694_Excellence-Award-for-Council-on-Hypertension-sponsored-by-Novartis.jsp https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247340

J

G

N

Page 80: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

80 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

XCELLENCE IN CLINICAL PRACTICE AWARD American Heart Association This recognises excellence in cardiovascular nursing clinical practice

by an active member of the council on cardiovascular nursing. The prize includes complimentary registration to the scientific sessions and an honorarium of US$1,500. Closing date: 13 Jun 17 (Forecast)

Website: http://professional.heart.org/professional/MembershipCouncils/ScientificCouncils/UCM_322587_Excellence-in-Clinical-Practice-Award.jsp https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1416734

AMES B HERRICK AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT IN CLINICAL CARDIOLOGY American Heart Association

This honours a physician whose scientific achievements have contributed profoundly to the advancement and practice of clinical cardiology. The award includes round-trip airfare, registration costs, accommodation, transportation and subsistence.

Closing date: 13 Jun 17 (Forecast) Website: http://professional.heart.org/professional/MembershipCouncils/AwardsLectures/UCM_322613_James-B-Herrick-Award-for-Outstanding-Achievement-in-Clinical-Cardiology.jsp

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1416764

OUNCIL ON HYPERTENSION MID-CAREER AWARD FOR RESEARCH EXCELLENCE American Heart Association

This recognises a mid-career investigator active in hypertension or cardiovascular research. One winner will receive worth up to US$4,700, including an honorarium of $1,000 and travel costs to two conferences, worth a total of US$3,700. Closing date: 13 Jun 17 (Forecast)

Website: https://professional.heart.org/professional/MembershipCouncils/ScientificCouncils/UCM_448465_Mid-Career-Award-for-Research-Excellence.jsp https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1416860

E

J

C

Page 81: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

81 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

OMEN IN CARDIOLOGY MENTORING AWARD American Heart Association

This recognises individuals who have an outstanding record of effectively mentoring women cardiologists and underscores the importance of mentoring in the professional development of women. The winner will receive complimentary registration to the scientific sessions, hotel accommodation for one night and a complimentary council dinner ticket.

Closing date: 13 Jun 17 (Forecast) Website: http://professional.heart.org/professional/MembershipCouncils/ScientificCouncils/UCM_322631_Women-in-Cardiology-Mentoring-Award.jsp https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1416919

OLBERG PRIZE Ludvig Holbergs Minnefond – Ludvig Holberg Memorial Fund

This recognises contributions to research in humanities, social science, law or theology, either within these fields or through interdisciplinary work. The prize is worth NOK 4.5 million.

Closing date: 15 Jun 17 Website: http://www.holbergprisen.no/en/about-holberg-prize https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250078

ESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS Myositis Association

These are designed to help promising postdoctoral investigators to pursue research into any type of immune-mediated myositis. Awards are worth up to US$50,000 per year

for a period of two years. TMA also provides funds for indirect costs up to eight per cent. Closing date: 15 Jun 17 (Forecast)

W

H

R

Page 82: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

82 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Website: http://www.myositis.org/explore-research/tma-grants-a-fellowships/myositis-research-funding

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250599

HD GRANTS Osk Huttunen Foundation - Osk Huttusen säätiö

These support doctoral studies and research at universities outside of Finland. Grants are worth €20,100 per year. Additional funding may be awarded to cover tuition fees or family expenses, worth €3,200 per year.

Closing date: 15 Jun 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.oskhuttusensaatio.net/apuraha.html https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1076111

AYMOND AND BEVERLY SACKLER INTERNATIONAL PRIZE IN BIOPHYSICS Tel Aviv University

This aims to promote originality and excellence of research in the field of biophysics. In 2014, the prize subject is the physical principles of biological systems. The prize is worth US$100,000.

Closing date: 15 Jun 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.tau.ac.il/president/sackler-biophysics.html

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1167835

VOLUTIONARILY DISTINCT AND GLOBALLY ENDANGERED SPECIES FELLOWSHIPS Zoological Society of London

These enable early-career conservation biologists to carry out applied research or conservation projects on a local EDGE species. Fellowships are worth up to £10,000 each over two years.

Closing date: 15 Jun 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.edgeofexistence.org/conservation/become_fellow.php https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1399673

P

R

E

Page 83: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

83 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

ARLY CAREER SCIENTISTS AWARDS European Geosciences Union

These recognises eminent scientists for their research contribution in the Earth, planetary and space sciences, and identifies the awardees as role models for the next generation of early career scientists to foster geosciences research. Awards include a conference fee waiver for the next EGU general assembly.

Closing date: 15 Jun 17 Website: http://www.egu.eu/awards-medals/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1762978

HODA AND BERNARD SARNAT INTERNATIONAL PRIZE IN MENTAL HEALTH Institute of Medicine

This prize recognises individuals, groups or organisations for outstanding achievements in improving mental health. The prize is worth US$20,000 and is accompanied by a medal. Closing date: 19 Jun 17 (Forecast)

Website: https://nam.edu/about-the-nam/the-rhoda-and-bernard-sarnat-international-prize-in-mental-health/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245590

ETER AND PATRICIA GRUBER INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH AWARD IN NEUROSCIENCE Society for Neuroscience

This recognises two young neuroscientists for outstanding research and educational pursuit in an international setting. The award includes a US$25,000 prize, complimentary registration for the SfN annual meeting and two nights’ accommodation.

Closing date: 20 Jun 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.sfn.org/Awards-and-Funding/Individual-Prizes-and-Fellowships/Young-Scientists-Achievements-and-Research/Peter-and-Patricia-Gruber-International-Research-Award

E

R

P

Page 84: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

84 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/253673

EDICAL OR DENTAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP National Health and Medical Research Council

This provides support to combined bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery and PhD students, and medical or dental graduates undertaking a postgraduate degree in any relevant health-related discipline, including the social and behavioural sciences. Stipends are worth either AU$26,289 or AU$39,142 per year. Additional allowances include up to AU$2,250 per year for travel and consumables, AU$500 for thesis presentation

costs and AU$1,385 for costs for relocation within Australia. Closing date: 29 Jun 17 (Forecast) Website: https://www.nhmrc.gov.au/book/nhmrc-funding-rules-2016/NHMRC-funding-rules-2016/postgraduate-scholarships-scheme-specific/6 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/248640

AMES C MCGRODDY PRIZE FOR NEW MATERIALS American Physical Society

This recognises and encourages outstanding achievement in the science and application of new materials. The prize includes USD 10,000 and an allowance for travel to the APS meeting at which the award will be presented.

Closing date: 30 Jun 17 Website: http://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/mcgroddy.cfm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/246272

ARS ONSAGER PRIZE American Physical Society

This recognises outstanding research in theoretical statistical physics including the

quantum fluids. The prize is worth USD 10,000.

M

J

L

Page 85: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

85 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Closing date: 30 Jun 17 Website: http://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/onsager.cfm

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/246273

EORGE E PAKE PRIZE American Physical Society

This recognises an individual for outstanding work in combining original research accomplishments with leadership in the management of research or development in industry. The prize includes USD 5,000 and an allowance for travel to the APS meeting where the award will be presented.

Closing date: 30 Jun 17 Website: https://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/pake.cfm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/246274

I RABI PRIZE IN ATOMIC, MOLECULAR AND OPTICAL PHYSICS American Physical Society

This recognises and encourages outstanding research in atomic, molecular and optical physics by investigators who have held their PhD for 10 years or less. The prize includes USD 7,500 and a travel allowance to the APS meeting at which the prize will be presented.

Closing date: 30 Jun 17 Website: http://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/rabi.cfm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/246276

ARLE K PLYLER PRIZE FOR MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY & DYNAMICS American Physical Society

This recognises contributions to the field of molecular spectroscopy and dynamics. The prize includes USD 10,000 and an allowance

of up to USD 1,000 to attend the APS meeting at which the award is to be presented. Closing date: 30 Jun 17

G

I

E

Page 86: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

86 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Website: http://www.aps.org/programs/honors/prizes/plyler.cfm

https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/246531

CHACHTER AWARD British Pharmacological Society

This enables postgraduates to visit a laboratory in order to learn a technique that cannot be conducted at their home institute in the field of pharmacology. The award is worth up to £1,850 to cover the cost of travel, accommodation and subsistence.

Closing date: 30 Jun 17 Website: https://www.bps.ac.uk/membership-awards/support-for-student-members/schachter-award https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247902

HD STUDENTSHIPS Breast Cancer Now

These enable new and qualified science graduates to conduct research into breast cancer. Studentships are worth up to £96,000 over three years. Closing date: 30 Jun 17

Website: http://breastcancernow.org/breast-cancer-research/funding-for-researchers/apply-for-funding/phd-studentships https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/249941

CDONALD FELLOWSHIPS Multiple Sclerosis International Federation

These enable young researchers from emerging countries to travel overseas to an established research institution to work with leading researchers in multiple sclerosis, with a view to returning to their own country to establish a programme of MS research

involving the application of the newly learned techniques. The fellowship consists of a two-year grant of around £30,000 per year to cover travel and living costs, and an additional contribution of £2,000 per year to the host institution.

S

P

M

Page 87: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

87 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Closing date: 30 Jun 17 Website: http://www.msif.org/about-us/global-research-collaboration/research-

awards-grants-and-fellowships/mcdonald-fellowships/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/257403

ICHOLSON MEDAL FOR HUMAN OUTREACH American Physical Society

This recognises the humanitarian aspects of physics and physicists. The award consists of a USD 2,000 stipend plus up to USD 1,500 for travel expenses to the APS meeting at which the medal will be presented.

Closing date: 30 Jun 17 Website: http://www.aps.org/programs/honors/awards/nicholson.cfm https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/258855

OSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP AWARDS IN STUDYING COMPLEX SYSTEMS James S McDonnell Foundation

These fellowships are intended to provide students in the final stages of completing a PhD with an opportunity to seek potential postdoctoral research opportunities. Awards are worth up to US$200,000 for a period of two or three years.

Closing date: 30 Jun 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.jsmf.org/apply/fellowship/index.php https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1069328

ALARIA CHAMPIONS OF THE AMERICAS AWARD Pan American Health Organization

This award recognises the use of innovative approaches to overcome the challenges of malaria in the Americas. The winner will receive US$2,500, a commemorative plaque

and the opportunity to participate in three capacity-building trainings for malaria prevention and control.

N

P

M

Page 88: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

88 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

Closing date: 30 Jun 17 Website: http://www.paho.org/campeonesmalaria/w

p-content/uploads/2016/06/2016-cha-malaria-champ-americas-details2.pdf https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1073018

OSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Catholic Academic Exchange Service – Katholischer Akademischer Ausländer-Dienst

These support students from developing countries in Africa, Asia, the Middle East and Latin America to pursue their postgraduate studies at a German university.

Closing date: 30 Jun 17 Website: http://www.kaad.de/en/stipendien/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1352582

OSTGRADUATE BURSARIES Royal Photographic Society

These enable postgraduate students to undertake study or research in photography, including digital and traditional photographic media, the art and science of photography and image-based written work or research. The bursary is worth £3,500.

Closing date: 30 Jun 17 (Forecast) Website: http://www.rps.org/news/2015/april/rps-bursaries-2015 https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1357064

HESIS PRIZE National Library of Israel

This recognises an approved master’s or doctoral thesis in the field of Jewish genealogy that has not yet been published. The prize is worth US$2,000.

Closing date: 30 Jun 17 (Forecast) Website: http://iijg.org/research/research_prize/ https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1361950

P

P

T

Page 89: ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT 29_Volume 2 Priz… · 1 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID) ESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES ALERT

Issue29:Volume2:PRIZESANDSCHOLARSHIP(April–June2017) 

 

89 A compilation of the Research Services of the Office of Research, Innovation & Development (ORID)

  

OUNG SCIENTIST RESEARCH AWARD Commonwealth Forestry Association

This supports students undertaking forest-related research in pursuit of an academic qualification. The award is worth up to £500. Closing date: 30 Jun 17

Website: http://www.cfa-international.org/youth/ysra.php https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1444864

ORDON SIGNY FELLOWSHIPS World Association of Societies of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

These enable young pathologists, particularly from countries with limited resources, to travel to another country to learn laboratory techniques which will be of advantage when they return home. Two fellowships, each worth up to CAD 7,500, are available.

Closing date: 30 Jun 17 Website: http://www.waspalm.org/content/world-pathology-foundation-gordon-signy-fellowship/fellowships-application https://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1445549

Y

G