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The sponsor awards grants to inspire and support clinical research and the genesis of new knowledge in endodontics.

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The sponsor provides an award to recognize outstanding contributions by a chemical engineer to community service and to the solution of socially oriented problems. Award recipients must be members of the sponsor's Institute. The award consists of a plaque and $2,000 cash prize.

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The sponsor provides an award and a plaque to recognize an individual who has made a sustained and excellent contribution to the advancement of technology for the production, distribution and application of industrial gases. Recipients need not be members of the sponsor's Institute.

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The sponsor awards a plaque and $3,000, plus a $500 travel allowance, to recognize an individual who has made significant and new contributions in chemical reaction engineering. Recipient need not be a member of the sponsor's society.

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The sponsor provides an award to recognize outstanding contributions to the scientific, technological, educational or service areas of materials engineering and science. Nominees must be members of the sponsor's organization.

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Awards provide support, ranging from $200 to $2,500, for research on North American fauna in any phase of wildlife conservation or natural history.

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The sponsor provides funds for summer/winter in-residence research in marine sciences and oceanography on Bermuda. Grants help defray in-house charges only. Grants in 2008 ranged from $300 to $3,000.

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The sponsor provides support to writers, journalists, educators, and historians of science, technology, or business whose projects will advance public understanding of the chemical industries and sciences.

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The Chemical Heritage Foundation (CHF) offers several short-term fellowships for researchers studying the history and sociology of the chemical and molecular sciences, technologies, and industries. Short-term fellows are in residence at CHF for periods ranging from one to six months, according to their allocated fellowship.

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The sponsor offers several long-term fellowships for scholars studying the history and sociology of the chemical and molecular sciences, technologies, and industries. Long-term fellows are in residence at CHF for the entire academic year (September–May). All long-term fellows are provided with a private office, a computer, and a direct telephone line.

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The sponsor offers research grants of $1,000 or less on the biology of Colorado native plants and plant communities.

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The sponsor offers research grants of $1,000 or less on the biology of Colorado rare native plants.

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Proposals are requested for grants to be awarded for research to be conducted during 2010 in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park’s All Taxa Biodiversity Inventory (GSMNP’s ATBI).

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Innovation is a key objective of the competition, which encourages designers to hone their skills and develop new techniques and uses for aluminum extrusions. Individuals or companies are eligible to enter the professional competition.

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The sponsor will provide mini grants of up to $2,000 for a project relating to the humanities.

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The sponsor provides offers scholarships of up to $1000 to help defray professional development costs for individual members of AIC who are U.S. residents. Proposed projects are limited to expenses related to attending FAIC workshops supported by the NEH

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The sponsor provides support to public institutions and nonprofit organizations in Michigan. The sponsor's grantmaking focuses on six interrelated aspects of community life: Nurturing Community Arts, Community Capital Projects, Enhancing the Lives of Children and Their Families, Encouraging Civic Progress, Protecting the Environment; and Strengthening Philanthropy. Funding is primarily limited to the greater Grand Rapids area, plus Emmet and Charlevoix counties of Michigan. Some statewide Michigan grants are also made.

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Letters of intent are due on February 15, 2010. If invited, full applications will be due by April 26, 2010.

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The sponsor provides research grants primarily focused on understanding the mechanisms that contribute to Rett syndrome and its associated complications.

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Letters of intent are due on March 9, 2009. If invited, full applications will be due by May 25, 2009.

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The sponsor provides support designed to assist post-doctoral researchers establish careers in fields relevant to Rett Syndrome research.

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The sponsor provides support for research related to leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes.

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The funds provides the fees for desk rental and full privileges in the Marine Biological Laboratory/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Library, on a monthly basis, each summer.

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Through this program, the sponsor supports promising biomedical exploration and the development of research careers in clinical investigation in Oregon.

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Papers must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. PST on Monday February 15th, 2010. All support letters must be received no later than February 22, 2010.

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The Microscopy Society of America will provide support for two (2) post-doctoral students to attend its annual Microscopy & Microanalysis meeting. Awards are based on the quality of a paper submitted for presentation at the meeting. One award is designated for biological sciences; and one award is designated for materials science, education or instrumentation.

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Papers must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. PST on Monday February 15th, 2010. All support letters must be received no later than February 22, 2010.

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The Microscopy Society of America provides an award based on the quality of a paper submitted for presentation at its annual Microscopy & Microanalysis meeting.

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Papers must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. PST on Monday February 15th, 2010. All support letters must be received no later than February 22, 2010.

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The Microscopy Society of America provides an award based on the quality of a paper submitted for presentation at its annual Microscopy & Microanalysis meeting.

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Papers must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. PST on Monday February 15th, 2010. All support letters must be received no later than February 22, 2010.

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The Microscopy Society of America provides up to four awards for designated for professional technical staff based on the quality of a paper submitted for presentation at its annual Microscopy & Microanalysis meeting.

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Papers must be submitted electronically by 5:00 p.m. PST on Monday February 15th, 2010. All support letters must be received no later than February 22, 2010.

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The Microscopy Society of America provides an award for the best posters submitted for presentation at its annual Microscopy & Microanalysis meeting illustrating the best use of diamond-knife ultramicrotomy in either biological or physical sciences.

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The sponsor provides a combination of resident and visiting scientific programs in both short and long-term scientific visits.

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The sponsor an awards annually to an individual who has established an outstanding mycological career.

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The sponsor makes an award to an outstanding mycologist early in their career.

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The sponsor makes an award to an outstanding teacher of mycology at the undergraduate and/or graduate levels.

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The sponsor provides support to encourage the study of specimens of macrofungi, fleshy Basidiomycetes and Ascomycetes, collected by Alexander H. Smith and his associates.

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An award is made to a recent Ph.D. mycologist for the support of new or ongoing research.

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The sponsor makes awards to its members who have completed at least eleven years of service after their Ph.D., with no upper limit.

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Awards are made to allow students to attend the sponsor's annual meeting.

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The sponsor provides an award to support ecological studies of fungal interactions in old growth forests or other unique or endangered ecosystems.

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Research Contracts are limited exclusively to collaborative research projects conducted by multiple post-doctoral scholars or individuals with comparable research or professional skills who do not hold Ph.Ds, including at least one scholar/researcher based in the U.S.

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The Bronx River Watershed Initiative is a source of support for stormwater retrofit and low impact development (LID) projects along the Bronx River designed to address the root causes of pollution from stormwater outfalls and to improve water quality and river ecology.

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Proposal Sumbission Deadlines: Winter Quarter (Jan-Mar) – Nov. 15, 2009; Spring Quarter (Apr-Jun) – Feb. 15, 2010; Summer Quarter (Jul-Sep) - May 15, 2010; Fall Quarter (Oct-Dec) - Aug 15, 2010

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The sponsor provides access to large optical telescopes, observing equipment, and research support services at Sacramento Peak Observatory and Kitt Peak Observatory.

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The call for nominations closes February 15, 2010. All supporting materials are due by February 28, 2010.

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The sponsor provides awards to acknowledge and celebrate the excellence of the most noteworthy young scientists and engineers in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut. Up to six awards will be presented recognizing interdisciplinary accomplishments in the life sciences, physical sciences, and engineering.

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The sponsor funds projects that: are designed and implemented by women and girls; reflect the diversity of the community served; promote building community power; promote racial, social, economic and environmental justice; and have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding.

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The Theodosius Dobzhansky Prize is awarded annually by the Society for the Study of Evolution to recognize the accomplishments and future promise of an outstanding young evolutionary biologist.

Deadline Note

In order to assist the applicant through the application process, the Society recommends that applicants submit a one-page letter of intent to the chair of the Research Committee prior to the submission of the grant. This optional letter of intent should be submitted at least six weeks before the proposed grant application deadline.

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The sponsor is offering seed grant support for young investigators to pursue novel research in thoracic imaging and related fields.

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Proposals for summer projects, including those for children and youth, must be submitted during grant cycles I and III only.

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The sponsor provides funding to non-profit, tax-exempt organizations in Greater Greensboro, North Carolina. Grants are awarded to meet a variety of community needs and opportunities and generally, priority is given to proposals in the areas of arts & humanities, education, housing, building capacity of nonprofits, and building social capital (projects that help build and sustain connections among people and groups). Grants range from a few hundred dollars up to $10,000.

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The sponsor invites applications for research to develop (1) a guidebook for airport CEOs and their executive team on the application of enterprise risk management (ERM) to airports and (2) an electronic tool that can be used to prepare a risk classifications matrix. A total of approximately $350,000 is available.

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The sponsor awards funds to eligible governmental, Tribal or non-governmental organizations for stream improvement/native trout conservation projects. All proposed projects must advance the sponsors' mission of conserving, protecting and restoring native trout fisheries and their watersheds.

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The sponsor accepts and reviews applications and grants awards on a year-round basis. Application deadlines will be updated regularly for those who would like to be considered for funding in advance of the Skoll World Forum.

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Skoll Awards provide core support in the form of grants, loans or a combination of the two. The Skoll Awards for Social Entrepreneurship support social entrepreneurs whose work has the potential for large-scale influence on critical challenges of our time: environmental sustainability, health, tolerance and human rights, institutional responsibility, social and economic equality, peace and security. The awards are not intended for new or early-stage programs or initiatives. Programs submitted for consideration should have a track record of at least three years.

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The sponsor provides support for postdoctoral to mid-career microbiologists to spend one year on the staff of an individual congressman, congressional committee, or with some other appropriate organizational unit of Congress.

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The sponsor provides up to $1,500 to encourage research in its collection of books, journals, manuscripts, prints and instruments. The Bakken Museum´s world-renowned collection consists of 11,000 books and 2,000 scientific instruments.

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The sponsor provides up to $500 (domestic travel) and $750 (foreign travel) to encourage research in its collection of books, journals, manuscripts, prints and instruments. The Bakken Museum´s world-renowned collection consists of 11,000 books and 2,000 scientific instruments.

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This nine month (August-May) Fellowship Program offers exceptional Latino college graduates and young professionals unparalleled exposure to professional experience in the public policy areas of Health, Housing, Law, International Affairs (includes three months abroad in Mexico or Spain: February – May) and Science, Technology, Education & Math (STEM).

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The mission of the York County Community Foundation is to inspire philanthropy and strengthen our community by supporting initiatives that address local needs and providing quality services to donors and constituents.

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The sponsor administers a journalism fellowship program to award fellowship grants to working print and online journalists. The winners undertake and complete a one-year project of their choosing, focusing on journalism supportive of American culture and a free society.

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The sponsor provides support for fellows to conduct in-residence research in areas related to natural resources, energy, or the environment. Fellows are normally in residence at RFF for eleven months.

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The sponsor provides multiple courses for applicants, and applications for funding must be received by February 3, February 24, March 10, and March 17 for courses at Scunthorpe, SLC Sheffield, Hull, and North Yorks, respectively.

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The sponsor provides funding to biology teachers to develop their expertise in fieldwork through sponsoring training courses in collaboration with the National Network of Science Learning Centres.

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The Redding Rancheria Community Fund accepts proposals for funding in the areas of Arts/Culture, Education, Environment, Health, and Social Services.

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The sponsor invites applications for research to provide information on the environmental benefits and other considerations of aircraft auxiliary units (APUs). This information will assist airports and airlines in evaluating APU alternatives.

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Awards will be presented to young investigators for abstracts of high scientific quality.

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An award is given to encourage high-quality, innovative research by a new analytical chemistry professor and to promote the training and development of graduate students in the fields of spectroscopy and analytical chemistry.

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The sponsor grants equipment to eligible organizations who have developed creative projects that address the sponsor's investment priorities and create partnerships for success. The primary investment priorities are higher education and kindergarten through twelve education.

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The sponsor provides an award in recognition of outstanding achievement in basic science of an area that results in a significant impact to the field of ceramics. The award consists of a plenary lecture presented at the Annual Meeting, a certificate commemorating the event and a piece of glassware.

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The sponsor makes an award to recognize outstanding and statesmanlike contributions to the many aspects of nuclear energy activities. The award is presented at the sponsor's annual meeting in even years and at the NEI Nuclear Energy Assembly in odd years.

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The sponsor provides funding to help and encourage overseas members of the Society to visit the UK primarily to collaborate with UK members in laboratory and/or field research.

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Grants in amounts up to $1,500 will be available annually to qualified persons undertaking field or laboratory research on recent or fossil mollusks, and other molluscan related projects. Awards are made only to citizens or permanent residents of the Americas or to students attending graduate schools in the United States.

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The sponsor's grant activity supports developmental projects, instructional projects, and training programs in engineering education and research that fit the sponsor's fields of interest. These currently include enhancing communication and use of information in engineering, women in engineering, and information access in developing countries.

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The sponsor will fund postdoctoral investigators presently working out of France.

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This project awards financial grants to nonprofit organizations to use towards specific environmental projects that aim to preserve, protect and provide access to the great American outdoors.

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The Society for Economic Botany announces the offering of annual research award(s) of up to $2,500. The awards are intended to help pay the costs of field work on a topic related to economic botany.

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The sponsor provides support for an award that recognizes outstanding achievement in biological research leading to the advancement of forestry.

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The sponsor provides support for an award that recognizes excellence in technology transfer, implementation and extension by a Society of American Foresters member.

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The sponsor provides an award to recognize a member of the sponsor's organization who displays the ability, talent, and skill to lead innovative and exemplary communications initiatives and programs that increase the general public's understanding of forestry and natural resources at the local, regional or national level.

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 listed deadlines.

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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 March 1 deadline is for research to be conducted between April 1 and October 31; the October 1 deadline is for research to be conducted between November 1 and March 31.

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The sponsor makes awards of $350 per week for two to sixteen weeks to support natural science students wishing to conduct in-residence studies under the supervision or sponsorship of a member of the sponsor's curatorial staff.

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The sponsor provides a prize to honor an individual who has made significant contributions toward furthering acoustics education, through distinguished teaching, creation of educational materials, textbook writing, and other activities.

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To encourage popular writing about acoustical science and engineering, the sponsor provides two annual awards for outstanding science writing. One award is for an article on acoustics written by a journalist and the other is for an article on acoustics written by an acoustics professional.

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The sponsor looks to fund high impact projects that focus on addressing current industry challenges or understanding emerging trends. Funded projects should contribute to the prosperity, vitality, and profitability of the lodging industry.

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The sponsor provides support to recognize outstanding accomplishments in teaching neurology students. Eligible nominees are faculty members at U.S. or Canadian medical schools. The award includes a $1,000 honorarium.

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The sponsor makes an award to recognize and encourage outstanding contributions to education in nuclear science and engineering.

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The sponsor makes an award to recognize and honor outstanding achievement in the field of nuclear reactor operations. The award is presented at the sponsor's annual meeting.

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The sponsor makes an award to recognize outstanding contributions in research and development work on nuclear fuels and materials. Meritorious scientific and engineering achievements that have important implications to the science and technologies of nuclear fuels and materials development are essential to qualify for nomination. The award is presented at the sponsor's annual meeting.

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The sponsor provides awards to honor the outstanding research of senior scientists in the basic or clinical sciences as applied to ophthalmology. There are no membership or geographical restrictions for either the nominations or recipients.

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The Special Recognition Award is presented periodically to honor outstanding service to ARVO or the vision research community.

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The sponsor provides awards to honor the outstanding research of senior scientists in the basic or clinical sciences as applied to ophthalmology. There are no membership or geographical restrictions for either the nominations or recipients.

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An award recognizes a researcher who is forty years of age or younger at the time of nomination. The Cogan Award is bestowed upon an individual who has made important contributions to research in ophthalmology or visual science that are directly related to disorders of the human eye or visual system. A plaque is given and a lecture presented at the Annual Meeting. There are no membership or geographical restrictions for either the nominations or recipients.

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An award is presented to an individual who demonstrates distinguished public service on behalf of eye and vision research. The award consists of a plaque to be presented at the annual meeting; complimentary registration, hotel and travel; and per diem. There are no membership or geographical restrictions for either the nominations or recipients.

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Up to five awards will be presented annually in recognition of significant research being presented at the ARVO Annual Meeting in a given year by clinician-scientists engaged in basic or clinical vision research.

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The sponsor provides grants to assist charitable and educational institutions located in Fulton or DeKalb counties for promoting education, scientific research, for the care of the sick, aged or helpless, to improve living conditions or to provide recreation for all classes and for such other charitable purposes as will make for the mental, moral and physical improvement of the inhabitants of Fulton and DeKalb counties regardless of race, color, or creed.

Deadline Note

Proposals must be postmarked by December 1 for review in the February meeting, by March 1 for the May meeting, and by September 1 for the November meeting. Proposals must be sent by mail.

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Support is provided to nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations for programs in pre-collegiate education, collections care and conservation, conserving biodiversity, music, and programs to support Native Americans. First-time awards typically range from $3,000 to $10,000.

Deadline Note

The deadline for letters of intent is March 1, 2010. Those invited by the sponsor to submit full proposals must do so by June 1, 2010.

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

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Support is provided to young physician-scientists conducting patient-oriented cancer research.

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The Theoretical Ecology Section of the Ecological Society of America sponsors an annual award for an outstanding published paper in ecological theory.

Deadline Note

Call for nominations: March of even years Nomination deadline: start of fall meeting in even years

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Sponsor to present award and prizes for achievement and excellence in research areas of interest of the Society, and significant contributions in the teaching or guidance of students or colleagues.

Deadline Note

Call for nominations: December of even years Nomination deadline: start of spring meeting in odd years

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The sponsor wishes to recognize the recipient for excellence in teaching in subject areas of interest to the Society with an award and funds.

Deadline Note

This award is granted biennially and is presented at the fall meeting of the Society in even-numbered years.

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The sponsor provides an award for contributions to the advancement of any of the objects, purposes, or activities of The Electrochemical Society.

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This program provides grants of up to $3,000 to support college student research in the earth sciences.

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The sponsor offers grants to doctors and scientists striving to improve the lives of glaucoma patients through research.