AERA Grants ProgramAmerican Educational Research Association (AERA) is pleased to announce the AERA Grants Program, which provides small grants, fellowships and training for researchers who conduct studies of education policy and practice using quantitative methods, including the analysis of data from the large-scale data sets sponsored by National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the National Science Foundation (NSF). The goals of the program are to enhance the capability of the research community to use large-scale data sets to conduct studies that are relevant to education policy and practice, and to strengthen communications between the educational research community and government agencies.Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) Grants On-Line Database (GOLD).
GOLD is a searchable database of grants funded by AHRQ. You can select grants by quality and outcomes; use; cost; access; or knowledge. Searches can be done across the entire database or can be limited to one of 40 subcategories.Center of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
The online Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance gives you access to a database of all federal programs, some of which are available to private nonprofit institutions, specialized groups and individuals. After you find the program you want, please contact the office that administers the program to learn how to apply.Community of Science (COS) Homepage
This site offers funding and expertise profile databases. This is the most comprehensive source of funding information available on the Web, with more than 23,000 records, representing over 400,000 funding opportunities, worth over $33 billion. It also includes a suite of other research management and promotion products.Edward J. Stemmler Medical Education Research Fund of the National Board of Medical Examiners
Established in 1995, this fund offers support for research or development of innovative assessment approaches that will enhance the evaluation of those preparing to or continuing to practice medicine. Expected outcomes include advances in the theory, knowledge or practice of assessment at any point along the continuum of medical education, from undergraduate and graduate education and training through practice. Pilot and more comprehensive projects are both of interest. Collaborative investigations within or among institutions are eligible, particularly as they strengthen the likelihood of the project's contribution and success.One can request a maximum grant of $70,000 for a project period of up to two years. In August, the call for proposals is announced. The typical deadline for applications is in November. The NBME Web site offers more information on this fund. [Notes: You may also find information of interest -- but not funding -- on the NBME's Center for Innovation Web site.]
Federal Funding Opportunities -- this site gives applicants a single site for obtaining these solicitations. You can search their listings and also sign up to receive grants announcements from the Federal Grants Opportunities (FGO). After subscribing, you will receive announcements of new grants and modifications of existing grant announcements.The Foundation Center seeks to advance knowledge about U.S. philanthropy. They collect, organize and communicate information on U.S. philanthropy; conduct and facilitate research on trends in the field; provide education and training; and ensure public access to information and services through its Web site, print and electronic publications, five library/learning centers and a national network of over 200 Cooperating Collections. They also maintain a database on more than 2.3 million grants and more than 75,000 currently active grant makers. The Foundation Center's collection of resources is available at the Donors Forum of Chicago, 208 South LaSalle, Suite 735, Chicago, Ill. 60604, (312) 578-0175. The Web site also offers the The Foundation Center's Guide to Proposal Writing.Fund for the Improvement of Post-Secondary Education
The annual competition for FIPSE grants from the U.S. Department of Education is designed to support innovative reform projects that hold promise as models for the resolution of important issues and problems in postsecondary education. Those grants may be in support of any academic discipline, program or student support service. Although FIPSE will consider proposals to assess existing reforms, or to study the feasibility of reforms in the development stage, it does not ordinarily support basic research. The FIPSE Comprehensive Program supports a wide range of practical reform initiatives and assists grantees in assessing their results and disseminating what is learned to other institutions and agencies.The site includes two resources of possible interest: "How to Get a FIPSE Grant" by Eulalia Cobb, Former FIPSE Program Officer and "Funding Your Best Ideas: A 12-Step Program" by Joan Straumanis, Former FIPSE Program Officer. There is also a report from Columbia University on a FIPSE-funded project to put basic science curricular materials online to aid in efforts to reduce hours that students spent in lecture.
This site allows organizations to electronically find and apply for competitive grant opportunities from all Federal grant-making agencies. Grants.gov is the single access point for over 900 grant programs offered by the 26 Federal grant-making agencies. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is the managing partner for Grants.gov. You can also register to receive all email notifications of new grant postings from FedGrants.gov.GrantsNet (U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services)
This Web-based application tool was created by the DHHS Office of Grants Management and Policy (OGMP) for finding and exchanging information about 300 HHS and other Federal grant programs. GrantsNet serves the general public, the grantee community, and grant-makers (i.e. state and local governments, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations and commercial businesses). GrantsNet provides a variety of Department-wide grants policies governing the award and administration of grant activities, publishing these in grants policy directives, regulations and/or manuals.Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
This is a nonprofit, private operating foundation focusing on the major health care issues facing the nation. The Foundation is an independent voice and source of facts and analysis for policy makers, the media, the health care community and the general public.The Foundation develops and runs its own research and communications programs, often through partnerships with outside organizations. It contracts with a wide range of outside individuals and organizations. Through their policy research and communications programs, they endeavor to provide reliable information on complex health care issues.
HRSA (Health Resources and Services Administration)
HRSA administers the Health Professions Education and Training grants programs. Visit the HRSA Web site for more information. FY 2005 opportunities.National Science Foundation Grants and Awards
The NSF funds research and education in science and engineering, through grants, contracts and cooperative agreements. The Foundation accounts for about 20 percent of federal support to academic institutions for basic research. The Web site directs visitors to available funding opportunities.NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts
This is the official publication for NIH medical and behavioral research grant policies, guidelines and funding opportunitiesThis nonprofit serves the public interest by providing information, policy solutions and support for civic life. Some of their current emphases under their Health and Human Services arm include alcohol marketing and youth, alcohol treatment policy, and genetics and public policy.This is the world's leading publisher of news and information for the international research community. From offices in Washington, London, Brussels, Amsterdam and Sydney, their editorial team provides in-depth news coverage of research policy and politics, and comprehensive listings of funding opportunities and sponsors across all disciplines. Rush University has taken a trial subscription to ResearchResearch. Please contact the Office of Sponsored Research for an individual accountRobert Wood Johnson Foundation
RWJF annually provides funding to improve health and to prevent disease. For more information visit their Web site.This is a knowledge-based global foundation with a commitment to enrich and sustain the lives and livelihoods of poor and excluded people throughout the world. They utilize four programming "themes" around which they organize their grant making: food security, more equitable health outcomes, opportunities for work, and opportunities for creative expression.This is a gateway to authoritative selected science information provided by U.S. Government agencies, including research and development results . You can also sign up for their weekly Science.gov ALERTS -- a service that will notify you of new Science.gov information in your specific areas of interest. You just simply register for the service and then sign up for topic(s) which will be matched automatically against each new update sent out each Monday.Was your favorite site left out? Send your nominations for addition to this page to Dr. David Barnett.
This page compiled by Dr. David Barnett, Office of Medical Student Programs, Rush Medical College of Rush University, Chicago, IL 60612.