This list was prepared by Rachael Schacherer in the Office of Intramural Training and Education and provides as up-to-date information as possible: we suggest that applicants contact funding agencies directly before beginning the application process to ensure that none of the information has changed including eligibility requirements. July 2, 2004

Funding Agency	Name of grant/award	Scientific Areas	Deadline(s)	Website	Grant Manager's Contact Info	Special Requirements
Advancement of Research for Myopathies	Research Grants	Anatomy, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biophysics, Cancer, Cell Biology, Clinical Research, Developmental Biology, Disease-Specific Research: Myopathies, Epidemiology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Structural Biology, Myopathies	June 15, December 15	http://www.hibm.org/grantguideline/	Advancement of Research for Myopathies PO BOX 261926Encino, California 91426-1926 Phone: 800-276-2000 Fax: 661-761-9929 E-mail: grants@hibm.org	Interested scientists may come from among investigators who may be part of a team in the laboratory of a senior investigator under whose guidance the researcher will be given flexibility to work independently or as part of a collaborative effort. In order to receive an application, a Pre-Application form must be completed and submitted to ARM for review.
Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung Foundation	Humboldt Research Fellowship	All disciplines	No deadline	http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/stip_aus/stp.htm	Anna Gundlind Keiberemail: humboldt-fellow.select@avh.de	Recipient must conduct research in Germany, have a good knowledge of the German language, and be no more than 40 years of age
American Academy of Neurology	John Dystel Prize for Multiple Scleroris Research	Neurology	November	http://www.aan.com/professionals/awards/award/awa_joh_dys.cfm	cadams@aan.com	$7500 Award money to be used at winner's discretion
American Association of Allergy Asthma and Immunology	Research Grants and Awards	Allergy, Asthma, Immunology		http://www.aaaai.org/members/grants_awards/		Members only
American Assocation for Cancer Research	AACR-William S. Graham Foundation Fellows Grant for Melanoma Research	Melanoma	Application Process closed for 2004	http://www.aacr.org/1608.asp	Sheri Ozard, Program CoordinatorAmerican Association for Cancer Research 615 Chestnut Street, 17th FloorPhiladelphia, PA 19106-4404(215) 440-9300 Ext. 114 awards@aacr.org	Other grant opportunities can be found at http://www.aacr.org/1603.asp
American Brain Tumor Association	Basic and Translational Research Grants	Neurology, Oncology	First week of January	http://www.abta.org/abtaresearchfunding.htm		No more than five years postdoctoral experience
American Foundation for Aids Research	General and Targeted Research Grants	HIV, AIDS	Varies	http://www.amfar.org/cgi-bin/iowa/grants/index.html	Kent D. Cozad, Manager, Grants Administration grants@amfar.org	Investigator-led project at nonprofit institution approved by AMFAR
American Heart Association	Scientist Development Grant	Cardiovascular function and disease, Stroke or related clinical project, Basic Science, Bioengineering , Biotechnology, Public Health	July 12	http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=3004142	(214) 706-1158ncrp@heart.org orpromo@heart.org	Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, temporary worker in a specialty occupation (H-1B), NAFTA professionals (TN), temporary worker with extraordinary abilities in the sciences (O-1). J-1 visa holders may apply, but must have an H-1B or equivalent by the activation date. If the H-1B or equivalent is not received by the award activation date, the award must be relinquished.
American Lung Association	Research Training Fellowship Award (RT)	Adult and pediatric pulmonary medicine and lung biology		http://www.lungusa.org/research/trainingawards.html#rt		Cannot be beyond the second year of postdoctoral research
American Skin Association	Research Grants/Outcome Studies Grants	Biology, Cancer, Cell Biology, Clinical Research, Developmental Biology, Disease-Specific Research: related to Dermatology, Epidemiology, Immunology, Molecular Biology, Structural Biology, Other (specify): Health Services /Quality of Life /Outcome Studies related to Dermatology	October 1	http://www.americanskin.org/frameset.htm	Program Administrator American Skin Association, Inc. 346 Park Avenue, SouthNew York, New York 10010 Phone: 212-889-4858 Fax: 212-889-4959 E-mail: info@americanskin.org	No age limits for Research Grants, but for Outcome studies grants, an applicant must be under the age of 40.
American Tinnitus Association	ATA Research Program	Tinnitus, Audiology, Hearing Disorders	June, December	http://www.ata.org/research/	ATA research department at (800) 634-8978, extension 218
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association	Scientific Research Program	Stem cell research, disease mechanism, therapeutic approaches, model systems and genetics	January 1, July 1	http://www.alsa.org/	researchgrants@alsa-national.org	Must first submit an abstract.
Association for Professionals in Infection Control Research Foundation	Grant Awards	Epidemiology, Infection Control	July 1, December 1	http://www.apic.org	Nila Vehar, Director, Association for Professionals in Infection Control Research Foundation 1275 K Street NW, Suite 1000, Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-789-1890 Fax: 202-789-1899 E-mail: nvehar@apic.org	The Principal Investigator or one Co-Investigator must be a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control.
Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation	Fellowship Award	Oncology	March 15, August 15, December 15	http://www.cancerresearchfund.org/apFellowship.html	Award Programs, Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation, 675 Third Avenue, 25th Floor, New York, NY 10017	Only candidates beginning their first full-time postdoctoral research fellowship awards are eligible. Candidates applying to work in government labs may be awarded a fellowship if they are considered to be especially meritorious or if the program represents an unusual opportunity for postdoctoral training.
Dystonia Medical Research Foundation	Dystonia Fellowship	Anatomy, Bioinformatics, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Disease-Specific Research: dystonia research, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Structural Biology	December 30	http://www.dystonia-foundation.org/research/other.asp?id=1	Mahlon DeLong, Scientific Director, Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, One East Wacker Drive, Suite 2430, Chicago, IL 60601-1905 Phone: 312-755-0198 Fax: 312-803-0138 E-mail: dystonia@dystonia-foundation.org	Must be supervised by institution once grant is awarded
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation	Basic Research Grants	AIDS	currently on hold due to economic climate	http://www.pedaids.org/awards.html	Grants Department Phone: (310) 314-1459FAX: (310) 314-1469E-mail: research@pedaids.org
Ellison Medical Foundation	New Scholars Program in Aging	Biomedical research (including basic biology, basic biomedecine and epidemiology) on aging	March	http://www.ellisonfoundation.org/emf_ssa_over.jsp	Richard L. Sprott, Ph.D., Executive Director, (301) 657-1830	Submission of application by invitation only; must send letter of intent first.
Ellison Medical Foundation	Senior Scholar Program in Aging	Biomedical research (including basic biology, basic biomedecine and epidemiology) on aging	March	http://www.ellisonfoundation.org/emf_ssa_over.jsp	Richard L. Sprott, Ph.D., Executive Director, (301) 657-1830	Submission of application by invitation only; must send letter of intent first.
Friends of Jose Carreras International Leukemia Foundation	Young Investigators Grant	Leukemia or related Hematologic Disorders	November 3	http://www.carrerasfoundation.org	Karen Carbonneau Administrator Friends of Jose Carreras International Leukemia Foundation 1100 Fairview Avenue North D5-100Seattle, Washington 98109-1024 Phone: 206-667-7108 Fax: 206-667-6498 E-mail: friendsjc@fhcrc.org	Must have a sponsoring institution with the academic environment to provide adequate support for the proposed project; less than ten years as postdoc.
Foundation for the NIH (FNIH)	Norman P. Salzman Memorial Award	Virology	contact FNIH (see column F)	http://www.fnih.org/programs/education/norman_salzmanaward.shtml	Carla Robinson at crobinson@fnih.org	Applicants must have obtained their professional degree after October 15, 1997
Institute for the Study of Aging	Alzheimer Research Consortium	Alzheimer's disease, aging	October 27	http://www.alzforum.org/adconsortium.asp	ADConsortium_RFA@hotmail.com	Academic and Corporate Scientists
International Rett Syndrome Association	IRSA Permanent Research Fund	Rett Syndrome	September 12	http://www.rettsyndrome.org/main/request_for_proposals_research_fund.htm	cdunigan@rettsyndrome.org
John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation	French Alzheimer's Foundation Fellowship	Alzheimer's disease, aging	November 1	http://www.jdfaf.org/research_funding.htm	gwen@jdfaf.org	No more than six years post Ph.D.
Muscular Dystrophy Association	MDA Research Grant Programs	Muscular dystrophies, motor neuron diseases, inflammatory myopathies, neuromuscular, endocrine abnormalities, peripheral diseases	June 15, December 15	http://www.mdausa.org/research/guidelines.html#grants	Program grants@mdausa.org
National Alliance for Research on Schizophrenia and Depression	Young, Independent, and Distinguished Investigator Awards	Schizophrenia, major affective disorders or other serious mental illnesses including research with bipolar disorders, borderline disorders with depression and suicide, and research with children	July, March, May (respectively)	http://www.narsad.org/research/apply/	grants@narsad.org	No stipulations for NIH postdocs; check website for specific eligibility requirements
National Alopecia Areata Foundation	Research Grant	Alopecia	October 1	http://www.alopeciaareata.com/research/research-grantapplication.asp	Program Administrator, National Alopecia Areata Foundation, 14 Mitchell Blvd, San Rafael CA 94903 Phone: 415-472-3780 Fax: 415-472-5343	Funding priority will be given to research proposals concerned with alopecia areata--its etiology, genetics, clinical presentation, and therapy. Although NAAF favors projects that focus on alopecia areata, it recognizes that basic aspects of hair biology are also important to the development of effective therapies.
National Fragile X Foundation		Prevalence of Fragile X Syndrome Biostatistics, Clinical Research, Disease-Specific Research: Research related to Fragile X Syndrome, Epidemiology, Mathematical and Computational Biology, Science Education, Other (specify): Research related to Fragile X Syndrome	December 31	http://www.fragilex.org/html/request_for_application.htm	Robert Miller, Executive Director, National Fragile X Foundation, PO Box 190488, San Francisco, CA 94119 800-688-8765 925-938-9315	This program is open to all investigators with demonstrated ability to carry out epidemiological and statistical research on inherited genetic conditions.
National Psoriasis Foundation	Psoriasis Research Grants	Clinical Research, Disease-Specific Research: Psoriasis, Genetics, Immunology, Arthritis	October 24	http://www.psoriasis.org/medical/programs/grants.php	Tara Rolstad, Director of Advocacy and Medical Affairs, National Psoriasis Foundation, 6600 SW 92nd Street, Suite 300, Portland , OR 97223 Phone: 503-244-7404 E-mail: tara@npfusa.org
National Research Council	NIH Postdoctoral Research Associate	Biomedical fields	February 1 May 1 August 1 November 1	http://www4.nationalacademies.org/pga/rap.nsf	Dr. Judith Nyquist,National Research Council, GR 322A, 500 Fifth Street, NW,Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 334-2760 FAX: (202) 334-2759 E-Mail: rap@nas.edu	Open to scientists who are within 5 years of receiving their doctoral degree
National Research Council	NIH-NIST Postdoctoral Research Associate	Multidisciplinary covering biology and physics	August 1	http://www4.nationalacademies.org/pga/rap.nsf	Dr. J. Nyquist National Research Council, GR 322A,500 Fifth Street, NW,Washington, DC 20001 Phone: (202) 334-2760 FAX: (202) 334-2759 E-Mail: rap@nas.edu	Open to scientists who are within 5 years of receiving their doctoral degree
National Science Board, National Science Foundation	Alan T. Waterman Award	Anatomy, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Behavior, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biophysics, Biostatistics, Cancer, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Developmental Biology, Earth Systems, Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Geology, Immunology, Instrumentation, Materials Science, Mathematical and Computational Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Nanotechnology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physics, Physiology, Science Education, Structural Biology, Toxicology, Virology, Zoology	December 31	http://www.nsf.gov/nsb/awards/waterman/waterman.htm	Susan Fannoney, 4201 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22230 Phone: 703-292-8096 Fax: 703-292-9008 E-mail: sfannone@nsf.gov	Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be 35 years of age or younger or not more than 7 years beyond receipt of the Ph.D. degree by December 31 of the year in which they are nominated.
National Science Foundation	Collaborative Research in Computational Neuroscience	Computer Science, Neuroscience	December 1	http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-NS-04-003.html	kwhang@nsf.gov
National Science Foundation	Various	All fields		http://www.nsf.gov/home/programs/	kwhang@nsf.gov
Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation	Seed Grants	Anatomy, Cell Biology, Clinical Research, Developmental Biology, Disease-Specific Research: osteogenesis imperfecta, Genetics, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Structural Biology	November 3	http://www.oif.org/site/PageServer?pagename=Research&CFID=48896&CFTOKEN=44119339	Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation, 804 West Diamond Ave., Suite 210, Gaithersburg, MD 20878 (301) 947-0083Fax: (301) 947-0456 bonelink@oif.org
Pfizer	Clear Health Communication Research Grants	Public Health	2004 application has passed	http://www.kiassoc.com/pfizer.cfm	kiassoc@aol.com
Pfizer	Clear Health Communication Scholar Awards	Public Health	2004 application has passed	http://www.kiassoc.com/pfizer.cfm	kiassoc@aol.com	Must have formal mentorship with a full-time faculty member who is an independent investigator.
Pfizer	Fellowship Awards	Biological Psychiatry, Cardiovascular Medicine, Infectious Diseases, Rheumatology /Immunology, Nursing	December 1, January 30	http://www.promisingminds.com/fellowships/index.asp	1-800-201-1214	Foreign nationals on J-1 visas are not eligible. Pfizer might be a prohibited source for some ICs, to be determined by the Office of General Counsel; also, there is no statutory authority allowing the NIH to agree to the IP provisions set by Pfizer. Please seek advice before submitting an application.
Pfizer	Scholar's Program	Clinical Epidemiology, Geriatrics, Pain Medicine, Pediatrics, Public Health, Women's Health	December 1,January 9	http://www.promisingminds.com/scholars_grants/index.asp	1-800-201-1214	Foreign nationals on J-1 visas are not eligible. Pfizer might be a prohibited source for some ICs, to be determined by the Office of General Counsel; also, there is no statutory authority allowing the NIH to agree to the IP provisions set by Pfizer. Please seek advice before submitting an application.
Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA)	Postdoctoral Awards	Biochemistry, Pharmacy, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Genetics, Information Technology	October 1	http://www.phrmafoundation.org/awards/#	Grants office: 202-572-7756
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation	Research Grants	Anatomy, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biophysics, Cell Biology, Developmental Biology, Disease-Specific Research: restless legs syndrome, Epidemiology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Structural Biology, Other (specify): neurophysiology, dopaminergic regulation of movement, role of iron metabolism, role of circadian rhythms	December 1	http://www.rls.org/frames/home_frame.htm	Program Administrator, Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation, 819 Second Street SW, Rochester, MN 55902 Phone: 507-287-6465 Fax: 507-287-6312 E-mail: research@rls.org
Society of Nuclear Medicine Education and Research Foundation	Pilot Research Grants	Nuclear Medicine	November 15	http://www.snmerf.org/awards.ccml?8,6,28669,cc28669,,,Inv,page.html	Susan Weiss, Executive Director, The Education and Research Foundation, 12550 120th St., N.Stillwater MN 55082 Phone: 651-351-0282 E-mail: sweiss@snmerf.org
The CFIDS Association of America	Research Grants	Clinical Research, Disease-Specific Research on Chronic Fatigue Immune Dysfunction Syndrome , Immunology, Microbiology, Neuroscience, Physiology, Pathophysiology	December 31	http://www.cfids.org/profresources/association-grants.asp	Kristina Hopkins, Research Grants Officer, The CFIDS Association of America, Inc., PO Box 220398, Charlotte, NC 28222-0398 Tel.: 704-364-0016, ext. 105 Fax: 704-365-9755 E-mail: kphopkins@cfids.org	Researchers interested in applying for a CFIDS Research Grant should submit a pre-application Letter of Intent to the Association.
United Negro College Fund	UNCF-Merck Postdoctoral Science Research Fellowships	Anatomy, Behavior, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, Bioinformatics, Biology, Biophysics, Biostatistics, Cancer, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Clinical Research, Developmental Biology, Epidemiology, Evolutionary Biology, Genetics, Immunology, Mathematical and Computational Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Neuroscience, Pharmacology, Physiology, Structural Biology, Toxicology, Virology, Zoology	December 16	http://www.uncf.org/merck/programs/post.htm	Jerry L. Bryant PhD, Director, United Negro College Fund Science Education Initiatives, 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive, Suite 110, PO Box 10444, Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 Phone: 800-331-2244 Fax: 703-205-3574	Must be appointed as a postdoctoral fellow during the current calendar year at an academic or non-academic research institution. The postdoctoral appointment must be for a minimum of 12 months up to a maximum of 24 months. A grant of up to $15,000 will be given to the department hosting the Fellow and is intended to support the research of the Fellow.
William Guy Forbek Research Foundation	Focus Seminar Grants	Cancer, Cancer Therapeutics	Preliminary applications are due in March for each year	http://www.wgfrf.org/focus2.htm	23 Peninsula Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926 Fax: 843.837.3088	Contact Foundation for more information about application process