Synopsis

The sponsor provides an award to recognize a media professional whose body of work, through any consumer media outlet (i.e., print, television, radio, internet), has served to expand the knowledge and understanding of menopause.

Deadline Note

Send all materials to be received by 25 January 2008 for travel and research to be undertaken between 1 March 2008 and 28 February 2009; and by 25 July 2008 for travel and research to be undertaken between 1 September 2008 and 31 August 2009.

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The purpose of the Janet Levy Fund is to support professional travel and research expenses for independent scholars who are members of the American Musicological Society.

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The sponsor recognizes excellence in published exhibition catalogues.

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The sponsors provide an award intended to encourage and recognize quality reporting in major issues facing the nation's urban areas, particularly the inner cities. The award and a check for $2,500 will be presented to the winning journalist or journalists.

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Support is provided for scholars who are university professors and instructors, doctoral candidates, professional researchers at research institutes and other qualified professionals who want to conduct field research on relevant subjects in Korea. Duration is from three to twelve months. Fellows receive a monthly stipend and round-trip international airfare.

Synopsis

The program is designed to enhance competency in Korean language among overseas Korean Studies scholars, graduate students and professionals in Korea-related fields, by providing an opportunity to undertake intensive language training in a Korean language program at the leading universities in Korea. The fellowship period is for six months. Candidates with a Master's degree and below receive a stipend of 900,000 won; doctoral candidates and above receive a stipend of 1,100,000 won.

Deadline Note

Applications must be received by the Foundation in Japan by the closing date.

Synopsis

The sponsor is offering up to twenty fellowships in 2009. The Foundation invites doctors in the field of natural science, engineering and medicine, and especially from developing countries to apply for these fellowships. Successful applicants will be invited to Japan for a period of three to six months during the period of April 2009 through March 2010.

Synopsis

The Arline Custer Memorial Award recognizes the best books, articles, and exhibition catalogues published by MARAC members and other individuals and institutions in the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support for nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status providing services in the focus areas of economic empowerment, youth development and community support. Special consideration is given to programs which support low- to moderate-income individuals by providing services, training or education which improve the quality of life and provide opportunities for advancement.

Deadline Note

Applicants are required to initiate requets for grants by submitting a letter of intent. Full proposals, if invited, will be due by the above deadlines.

Synopsis

The sponsor supports organizations and projects which serve the needs of the disadvantaged in the Baltimore, MD community and the region. The sponsor is devoted to: joining others in seeking solutions to pervasive and stubborn social and economic problems; promoting the development of fuller human potential and achievement of self-sufficiency through educational opportunities; and strengthening organizations to provide greater access and more effective services.

Deadline Note

The application deadline is the first working day of February, May, August and November.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides up to $1,000 to eligible applicants to provide funds for humanities scholar honoraria and travel, as well as other planning expenses.

Deadline Note

A preliminary application may be submitted anytime. Final proposals are due the first working day of February, May, August, November. Applications must be submitted three months prior to the start date of the program.

Synopsis

The sponsor supports a wide variety of projects, from workshops to radio programs and reading/discussion series. Mini Grants provide up to $2,000 in outright funds and $2,000 in matching funds.

Deadline Note

Proposal letters are accepted on an ongoing basis throughout the year, but are considered only in the next grantmaking cycle. The deadlines for proposal letters are November 1, February 1, May 1 and August 1.

Synopsis

The sponsor seeks to improve the quality of life in the communities it serves by supporting programs in the areas of: human needs, education, culture and art, civic and the environment.

Synopsis

To fulfill its commitment to advance research in religion, the sponsor each year grants awards ranging from $500 to $5000 to support projects proposed by members of the sponsors organization and selected by the Research Grants Review Committee. These projects can be either collaborative or individual.

Synopsis

The sponsor each year grants awards ranging from $500 to $5000 to support projects proposed by members of the sponsor's organization and selected by the Research Grants Review Committee. These projects can be either collaborative or individual.

Synopsis

Awards are made to recognize outstanding reporting for a general audience, and to honor individuals for their coverage of the sciences, engineering, and mathematics. Awards will be presented in the following categories: Large Newspapers, Small Newspapers, Magazines, Television, Radio, Online, and Children's Science News. Awardees are reimbursed for reasonable travel and hotel expenses to attend the sponsor's annual meeting to accept the award.

Synopsis

The sponsor offers support to make accessible records, papers, and other primary sources which document the history of modern physics and allied fields (such as astronomy, geophysics, and optics).

Synopsis

The sponsor supports a $250 award to the author of the best essay published during the previous calendar year on any aspect of the role of women in the history of Christianity. Authors of eligible articles and any member of the sponsor's organization may nominate titles for consideration.

Deadline Note

Full Grant Applications are by invitation only. Those interested in applying for a grant must first submit a Letter of Inquiry Form by August 1, 2008.

Synopsis

The sponsor is dedicated to supporting American music creators and encouraging their development through music education and talent development programs.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of letters of inquiry is August 1, 2008. Full applications, if invited, will be due by October 1, 2008.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support to 501(c)(3) organizations engaged in educational programs for aspiring songwriters and composers.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is January 15 for proposals to be considered at the spring meeting of the sponsor’s trustees. A small number of requests in specific program areas may also be considered at a fall meeting, for which the application deadline is August 1.

Synopsis

Support is provided to enable American scholars, specialists, and artists to conduct research and undertake projects in Asia involving the interdisciplinary analysis of religion and the arts. The sponsor awards up to five research fellowships or travel grants each year through this program.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is January 15 for proposals to be considered at the spring meeting of the sponsor’s trustees. A small number of requests in specific program areas may also be considered at a fall meeting, for which the application deadline is August 1.

Synopsis

The sponsor supports American scholars, doctoral students, and specialists in the humanities to undertake research, training, and study in Asia in various fields. Fellowship grants range in duration from one to nine months. The program also supports American and Asian scholars participating in international conferences, exhibitions, visiting professorships, and similar projects.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is January 15 for proposals to be considered at the spring meeting of the sponsor’s trustees. A small number of requests in specific program areas may also be considered at a fall meeting, for which the application deadline is August 1.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides grants to individuals and institutions in Japan and the United States for exchange activities that encourage the study and understanding of Japanese art and culture.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is February 1 for proposals to be considered at the spring meeting of the sponsor’s trustees. A small number of requests in specific program areas may also be considered at a fall meeting, for which the application deadline is August 1.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support to artists, scholars, and specialists from Taiwan for research, study, and creative work in the United States. The sponsor also supports American and Asian arts specialists visiting Taiwan to participate in cultural exchange projects organized by local arts institutions. The Taiwan Fellowship Program supports up to eight grant recipients each year.

Deadline Note

The deadline for receipt of completed applications is January 15 for proposals to be considered at the spring meeting of the sponsor's trustees. A small number of requests in specific program areas may also be considered at a fall meeting, for which the application deadline is August 1.

Synopsis

The program emphasizes support for artists, scholars, and specialists from the Philippines undertaking research, study, and creative work in the United States.

Synopsis

The sponsor awards a prize which honors the author of the best English-language work in South Asian studies. The sponsor particularly seeks nominations of broad scholarly works with innovative approaches that promise to define or redefine understanding of whole subject areas. To be eligible, nominated books must be original, scholarly, nonfiction works with a 2007 copyright date, and must be the first publication of this text in English anywhere in the world.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides an award to be presented to an outstanding newer scholar from any discipline or country specialization of Southeast Asian studies.

Synopsis

The sponsor awards a prize to an outstanding scholar of Southeast Asian studies from any discipline or country specialization to recognize distinguished scholarly work on Southeast Asia beyond the author’s first book.

Deadline Note

The Board of Directors and all Grant Distribution Committees meet quarterly (usually in March, June, September and December). Deadlines are a month prior: on the first days of February, May, August and November. Requests received after any quarterly deadline will be considered at the next meeting.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support for nonprofit, education or church organizations providing direct services to the residents of San Mateo County, California, and for international programs providing services in Mexico or Central America.

Synopsis

The sponsor supports internships to provide opportunities for up-and-coming film professionals by teaching skills, giving exposure to film production and providing a supportive environment for the talent of tomorrow to get a foot in the film industry of today. The program is tailored to foster the future leaders of the Austin film community.

Deadline Note

Arts and Culture/Higher Education applications are due Feburary 1, May 1, August 1 and October 1. K-12 Education and Parks/Gardens applications are accepted on a ongoing basis. Civic Affairs applications are due March 1.

Synopsis

The sponsor offers support in the areas of arts and culture, education (K-12 and higher education), and civic affairs (human services, urban affairs, affordable housing, community development and parks/gardens).

Deadline Note

The December 1, 2007 deadline refers to Sustainable Communities and Economies proposals; the March 1, 2008 deadline applies to Arts and Culture proposals; and the August 1, 2008 deadline refers to Human Rights proposals.

Synopsis

Support is provided for grants in three major program areas, Arts and Culture, Human Rights and Sustainable Communities and Economies. Priority is given to organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area in California; and in the United Kingdom, priority is given to London-based organizations. The duration of the project may be up to three years.

Synopsis

The sponsor is committed to making grants that will have a maximum positive impact on Western New York.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides support to nonprofit organizations, schools, churches (for non-sectarian purposes), and government agencies that provide benefits to those within the geographic area of Alcona, Alpena, Montmorency or Presque Isle counties in northeast Michigan. The maximum grant is $3,000.

Synopsis

The sponsor provides a distinguished lecture/research award for a scholar to teach one survey course and a seminar in American studies.