--------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 01261 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/5/2012 Sponsor: American Association for the Advancement of Science Title: Diplomacy, Security and Development Fellowships Contact: Tel: 202-326-6700 Email: fellowships@aaas.org Website:          http://fellowships.aaas.org Full Program:          http://fellowships.aaas.org/02_Areas/02_index.shtml#DSD SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides a fellowship in diplomacy, security and development. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 03267 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/5/2012 Sponsor: American Association for the Advancement of Science Title: Energy, Environment, Agriculture and Natural Resources Fellowships Contact: Tel: Website:          http://fellowships.aaas.org Full Program:          http://fellowships.aaas.org/02_Areas/02_index.shtml#EEA SYNOPSIS: Fellows spend one year engaging in projects, programs, policies and outreach initiatives to: protect animal, plant and environmental health; address ecosystem degredation, pollution, and biological threats, tackle challenges and opportunities in agriculture, fisheries, climate change, and energy; and to safeguard the air, water, land and natural resources. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 85908 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/5/2012 Sponsor: American Association for the Advancement of Science Title: Health, Education and Human Services Fellowships Contact: Tel: Website:          http://fellowships.aaas.org Full Program:          http://fellowships.aaas.org/02_Areas/02_index.shtml SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides one-year fellowships which focus the Fellows experience to support improved programs, policies, planning risk analysis, regulation, monitoring and evaluation for a broad range of initiatives in Preventive and community health, disease identification and response, and medical research; Individual, family and community social services, systems and support; Food, processing and distribution safety; and Science education, research, and innovation. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 44809 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/5/2012 Sponsor: Grass Foundation Title: Grass Fellowship Program at the Marine Biological Laboratory Contact: Ann Woolford Tel: +1-508-289-7521 Email: gfp@grassfoundation.org Website:          http://www.grassfoundation.org/program-grants-overview Full Program:          http://www.grassfoundation.org/fellowships/grass_fellowship/guidelines_app.html Deadline Note: Applications for summer 2013 must be received by 5 December 2012. Applicants must ensure that the completed application and letters of recommendation are submitted by the deadline. Decisions will be announced by 21 January 2013. SYNOPSIS: Grass Fellowships at the Marine Biological Laboratory (MBL) in Woods Hole, Massachusetts, USA, support investigator-designed, independent research projects by scientists early in their career. Supported approaches include neurophysiology, biophysics, integrative neurobiology, neuroethology, neuroanatomy, neuropharmacology, systems neuroscience, cellular and developmental neurobiology, and computational approaches to neural systems. The Foundation also has a longstanding interest in epilepsy-related research. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 43444 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/6/2012 Sponsor: American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine Foundation Title: Research Grant Program Contact: Tel: Website:          http://www.aclam.org/foundation Deadline Note: The deadline for Letters of Intent is December 6, 2012. Invited Full Proposals are due March 14, 2013. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides support to expand the body of knowledge in the fields of laboratory animal science and medicine. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 25738 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/10/2012 Sponsor: National FFA Organization Title: Food For All Grants Contact: Tel: 317-802-4462 Email: LTS@ffa.org Full Program:          https://www.ffa.org/Programs/GrantsAndScholarships/LivingToServe/Pages/Food-For-All.aspx# SYNOPSIS: The sponsor has announced the availability of funds to help fight hunger in the form of a competitive grant process for chapters. Chapters may apply for up to $2,500 to support year-long service-learning projects focused on developing and implementing sustainable hunger programs. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 76320 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/10/2012 Sponsor: Winn Feline Foundation Title: Grants Program Contact: Tel: 201-275-0624 Email: grants@winnfelinehealth.org Website:          http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/ Full Program:          http://www.winnfelinehealth.org/Pages/Researchers.html Deadline Note: The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday December 10, 2012. SYNOPSIS: Support is provided for research into health issues affecting cats. The maximum grant amount is $25,000. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 89862 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/13/2012 Sponsor: National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research Title: 3Rs Prize Contact: Tel: 020-7670-5331 Email: 3Rsprize@nc3rs.org.uk Website:          http://www.nc3rs.org.uk Full Program:          http://www.nc3rs.org.uk/page.asp?id=149 SYNOPSIS: The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) awards an annual prize for an original contribution to scientific and technological advances in the 3Rs in medical, biological or veterinary sciences published within the last three years. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 07111 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/14/2012 Sponsor: Environmental Law Institute Title: National Wetlands Awards Contact: Gwen Brown Tel: 202-939-3821 Email: wetlandsawards@eli.org Website:          http://www.nationalwetlandsawards.org Full Program:          http://www.nationalwetlandsawards.org/index.htm SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides an award which celebrates individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary dedication, innovation, or excellence in wetlands conservation. Awards are offered in six categories: conservation and restoration; education and outreach; landowner stewardship; science research; state, tribal, and local program development; and wetland community leader. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 09360 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/14/2012 Sponsor: Humane Slaughter Association Title: Humane Slaughter Award Contact: Tel: 01582 831919 Email: info@hsa.org.uk Website:          http://www.hsa.org.uk/Grants.htm#humane Full Program:          http://www.hsa.org.uk/Resources/Awards/HSA%20ADVANCES%20AWARD%202013.pdf SYNOPSIS: The sponsor runs an award scheme for individuals or organisations anywhere in the world whose work has resulted in significant advances in the humane slaughter of farmed livestock. The Award is for £1000. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 06818 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/15/2012 Sponsor: Ecological Society of America Title: Sustainability Science Award Contact: Eleanor Sterling, Chair, Sustainability Science Award Subcommittee Tel: 202-833-8773 Email: sterling@amnh.org Website:          http://www.esa.org Full Program:          http://www.esa.org/aboutesa/awards.php# SYNOPSIS: The Ecological Society of America (ESA) gives an award to the authors of a scholarly work that makes the greatest contribution to the emerging science of ecosystem and regional sustainability through the integration of ecological and social sciences. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 95601 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/15/2012 Sponsor: Fiskars Brands, Inc. Title: Project Orange Thumb Contact: Tel: 866-384-5661 Email: orangethumb@fiskars.com Website:          http://www2.fiskars.com/Activities/Project-Orange-Thumb Full Program:          http://www2.fiskars.com/Activities/Project-Orange-Thumb/Grant-and-Garden-Makeover-Application SYNOPSIS: Fiskar's Project Orange Thumb program provides community garden groups with the tools and materials they need to reach their goals for neighborhood beautification and horticulture education. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 03952 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/15/2012 Sponsor: National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association Title: Ed Hiestand Memorial Veterinary Student Scholarship Contact: Dr. Erica A. Miller, DVM Tel: 302-737-9543 x116 Email: Erica@Jfrink.com Website:          http://www.nwrawildlife.org/ Full Program:          http://www.nwrawildlife.org/content/ed-hiestand-memorial-veterinary-student-scholarship-call-papers Deadline Note: Abstract Deadline is 15 December of each year. Paper Deadline is 15 January of each year. SYNOPSIS: The sponsor provides a scholarship for the best paper on a veterinary aspect of wildlife rehabilitation. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 63441 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/15/2012 Sponsor: North American Strawberry Growers Association Title: Research Grants Contact: Dr. Marvin Pritts, Co-Chair, NASGA Research Committee Tel: 607-255-1778 Email: mpp3@cornell.edu Website:          http://www.nasga.org/res_invitation.htm Full Program:          http://www.nasga.org/res_guide.htm SYNOPSIS: NASGA supports research in strawberry production that will benefit its grower members. --------------------------------------------------------------- Program Number: 76296 --------------------------------------------------------------- ***Deadlines: 12/15/2012 Sponsor: Society for the Study of Amphibians and Reptiles Title: Roger Conant Grants in Herpetology Contact: Joshua M. Kapfer Tel: Email: kapferj@uww.edu Full Program:          http://www.ssarherps.org/pages/GIH.php Deadline Note: All proposals must be submitted electronically to kapferj@uww.edu as a single PDF file named "lastname-category.pdf" no later than 15 December 2012 to be considered (letter of support may be included with the proposal or sent separately). SYNOPSIS: This program is intended to provide financial support for deserving individuals or organizations involved in herpetological research, education, or conservation.