U.S. Department of Education (ED); Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS); National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR)
PROGRAM:
Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects and
Centers Program--Advanced Rehabilitation Research Training (ARRT)
Projects
ITEM:
Notice inviting applications to provide research training and experience at an advanced level to individuals with doctorates or similar advanced degrees who have clinical or other relevant experience.
ACTION:
Applications are due by January 17, 2006. Estimated available funding is $150,000 to fund one award up to a five-year project period.
LINKS:
Federal Register notice http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/05-22634.htm
CONTACT:
Donna Nangle, 202/245-7462. E-mail: donna.nangle@ed.gov.
TITLE:
Personnel Preparation to Improve Services and Results for Children with Disabilities--Center on High Quality Personnel in Inclusive Preschool Settings
FON:
ED-GRANTS-120805-001
AGENCY:
U.S. Department of Education (ED); Office of Special Education and
Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
ITEM:
Notice seeking proposals to help address State-identified needs for highly qualified personnel in special education and ensure that those personnel have the skills and knowledge that are needed to serve those children.
ACTION:
Proposals are due by January 30, 2006. Estimated total program funding amount is $500,000 to fund one award.
LINKS:
Solicitation http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20051800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2005/pdf/E5-7238.pdf, Grants.gov notice http://fedgrants.gov/Applicants/ED/HRO/DCMGC/ED-GRANTS-120805-001/Grant.html
CONTACT:
Beth Caron, 202/245-7293. E-Mail Address: beth.caron@ed.gov
Program: Visiting Professor Program
Agency: Advertising Educational Foundation
Next Deadline: Feb 15, 2006
Supports the exchange of ideas between academia &
industry, plus an on-the-job experience at an
advertising agency. Two-week program will begin
with agency orientations followed by internships.
Approximately 13 professors will be placed with
agencies in New York, Chicago & California.
Eligibility limited to U.S. professors teaching
liberal arts, advertising, marketing &
communications. Host agencies pay housing & per
diem. Program dates are 7/17 - 7/28/06. See
http://www.aef.com/on_campus/professor/vpp/3001 for
details. E-mail: sh@aef.com
CFDA Number:
Contact: Sharon Hudson, V.P. and Program Manager
220 East 42nd St.
Suite 3300
New York, NY 10017
212/986-8060
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Program: AERA Grants Program
Agency: American Educational Research Association
Next Deadline: Jan 03, 2006
Supports the development of U.S. educational
researchers using NCES & NSF data sets for basic,
policy, & applied research. Programs include:
Research Grants (up to $20,000 for 1-yr projects,
or up to $35,000 for 2-yr projects); Dissertation
Grants (up to $15,000 for 1-yr projects); & AERA
Institute on Statistical Analysis for Education
Policy (selected participants will receive support
covering the Institute's fees, housing, & per diem
for the period of attendance at the AERA Annual
Meeting). See http://www.aera.net/grantsprogram for
details. E-mail: jmurdock@aera.net
CFDA Number:
Contact: Jeanie Murdock, Program Director
5662 Calle Real, #254
Goleta, CA 93117-2317
805/964-5264
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Program: AERA Minority Fellowship Program
Agency: American Educational Research Association
Next Deadline: Mar 01, 2006
Supports fellowships of $12,000 with a focus on
doctoral thesis educational research to enhance the
competitiveness of outstanding minority scholars
for academic appointments at any major accredited
university (under faculty sponsorship) in the U.S.
AERA awards 3 Fellowships each year for an academic
year, beginning 9/1. See
http://www.aera.net/fellowships/?id=88 for details.
E-mail: profdevel@aera.net
CFDA Number:
Contact: Teresita Martinez Vergne, interim
director, x 105
1230 17th St.
Washington, DC 20036-3078
202/223-9485
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Program: Research/Project Funding & Undergrad.
Scholarships
Agency: American Hotel and Lodging Educational
Foundation
Next Deadline: Mar 01, 2006
Supports hospitality research & projects that
benefit the lodging industry. Proposals must
address industry problems, have broad geographical
appeal, & contribute to prosperity of the industry.
Unsolicited applications for Research grants are
accepted 3/1, 9/1 annually. Several scholarships
are also available to support the educational
development of students pursuing a degree in
hospitality management (ddln's 4/1, 5/1, 6/1). All
eligible students must be enrolled in hospitality
management programs. See http://www.ahlf.org/ for
"research" or "scholarships." E-mail:
chammond@ahlf.org
CFDA Number:
Contact: Crystal Hammond, Program Officer
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
202/289-3188
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Program: Fellowships & Grants
Agency: Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation
Next Deadline: Mar 15, 2006
Supports projects that advance the study & expand
the recognition of women in architecture & related
professions. Funding is divided into 2 categories:
Fellowships (up to $10,000) for Scholarly Research,
Publication, Exhibition, or Documentary in film or
other media; and, Grants (up to $3000) for
Honoraria to Plenary Session Speakers at
professional meetings, conferences, or symposia
whose focus matches the mission of the BWAF; also
Travel Grants (up to $1500) for research trips or
professional conferences at which the recipient
will be making a presentation related to the
purpose of the BWAF. See
http://www.bwaf.org/about.html E-mail:
director@bwaf.org
CFDA Number:
Contact: Wanda Bubriski, Director
20 River Terrace
Suite 7M
New York, NY 10282
212/577-1200
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Program: Grants (Peace, Security, Population,
Environment.)
Agency: Compton Foundation, Inc.
Next Deadline: Mar 15, 2006
Supports projects addressing community, national, &
international concerns in peace & world order,
population, & the environment. Other concerns
include equal educational opportunity, community
welfare & social justice, & culture/arts. May
involve education of the public, policy makers, &
media; advocacy & public activism; demonstration
projects; fellowship support to selected
institutions for young scholars; or research.
Priority given to policy-related,
interdisciplinary, & action-oriented projects. See
http://www.comptonfoundation.org/home.html E-mail:
info@ComptonFoundation.org
CFDA Number:N/A
Contact: Program Officer
255 Shoreline Drive
Suite 540
Redwood City, CA 94065
650.508.1181
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Program: AmeriCorps Grants
Agency: Corporation for National and Community
Service
Next Deadline: Feb 14, 2006
AmeriCorps programs (intra-state & multi-state) are
designed by the applicant organization to address
community needs through the assistance of
individuals who commit to a term of service of 300
to 1700 hours per year. See
http://www.americorps.org/resources/2005guidelines/index.html
for details. E-mail: professionalcorps@cns.gov
CFDA Number:94.006
Contact: Professional Corps Staff ext. 130
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20525
202/606-5000
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Program: Learn & Serve America: School and
Community-Based Programs
Agency: Corporation for National and Community
Service
Next Deadline: Mar 07, 2006
Supports service learning programs that involve
young people in service to their communities as
part of their school curriculum. School-based
programs may be administered by SEAs, LEAs, and
other non-profit organizations. Community-based
programs are administered by state commissions on
national service and nonprofit organizations.
Regular competitions are every 3 years. See
http://www.learnandserve.gov/for_organizations/funding/nofa.asp
E-mail: enash@cns.gov
CFDA Number:94.004
Contact: Elson Nash, Program Officer
1201 New York Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20525
202/606-6834
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Program: Research Stipends
Agency: IBM Center for The Business of Government
Next Deadline: Mar 01, 2006
Provides research stipends of $20,000 to
individuals who are responsible for producing a 30-
40 page research report in one of the areas
presented within the solicitation. Manuscript must
be submitted no later than 6 months after start of
the project. Recipients will select the start and
end dates of their research project. Reports should
be written for government leaders & provide
practical knowledge & insights. Applications are
submitted online. GRC members have received awards.
See
http://www.businessofgovernment.org/main/apply/index.asp
E-mail: businessofgovernment@us.ibm.com
CFDA Number:N/A
Contact: Mark Abramson, Executive Director
The IBM Endowment
1301 K St, NW, 4th Floor, West Tower
Washington, DC 20005
202/515-4504
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Program: Partnership for a Nation of Learners
Community Collaboration Grants
Agency: Institute of Museum and Library Services
Next Deadline: Mar 01, 2006
Builds & strengthens working relationships among
libraries, museums, & public broadcasting licensees
that enhance their roles within their communities.
Each project should show how such collaboration &
shared resources enable partners to meet clearly
defined needs for one or more audience segments
within their local communities. Awards range from
$25,000- $250,000. Cost sharing of at least one-
third is encouraged. See
http://www.imls.gov/grants/l-m/lm_pnl.htm E-mail:
smalbin@imls.gov
CFDA Number:
Contact: Susan Malbin, Senior Program Officer
1800 M Street NW
Washington, DC 20036-5802
Washington, DC 20036-5802
202/653-4768
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Program: Grants Program (Global
Education/International Understanding)
Agency: Longview Foundation
Next Deadline: Jan 05, 2006
Foundation makes grants to promote learning about
world regions, cultures, international affairs &
global issues in K-12 schools in the United States.
Funding priorities include: Teachers & Schools;
State Innovations; Gaps in the Field; & Unique
Opportunities. Longview's grants are typically
between $15,000 & $25,000. Cited deadlines refer to
due date for LOI's (required for all priority areas
except for the State Innovation Grant program).
Foundation will review inquiries & contact
organizations to invite proposals. See
http://www.longviewfdn.org E-mail:
globaled@longviewfdn.org
CFDA Number:
Contact: Betsy Devlin-Foltz, Program Director
8639 B 16th Street
Box 211
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301/681-0899
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Program: Internship Program
Agency: National Association for Equal Opportunity
in Higher Education
Next Deadline: Mar 15, 2006
NAFEO places students from HCBUs in internships
with Federal agencies and industry during the
spring (ddl: 11/15/05) summer (ddl: 3/15/06) and
fall (ddl: 7/15/06). Preference will be given to
students enrolled in undergraduate or graduate
programs at historically or predominantly black
colleges and universities. A grade point average
of 3.0 or above on a 4.0 scale is required. NAFEO
arranges placements for students with employers &
provides stipends of up to $550, plus travel and
housing expenses. See
http://www.nafeo.org/intern.htm for details.
CFDA Number:
Contact: Jackie Taylor, Coordinator
8701 Georgia Avenue
Suite 200
Silver Spring, MD 20910
301/650-2440
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Program: Sponsored Research Grant Program
Agency: National Association of Student Financial
Aid Administrators
Next Deadline: Mar 10, 2006
Funds faculty members, graduate students, financial
aid administrators, & scholars at non-profit
organizations to encourage research projects on
state and federal student financial aid policy,
administration, & related topics. Intended to help
recipients cover the direct costs of undertaking
research projects, including temporary assistance,
printing, postage, mainframe computer time, &
preparation of papers & reports. Graduate students
may use the funds to complete dissertations,
theses, or other research projects.See
http://www.nasfaa.org/LinkLists/sponsoredgrnt.asp
E-mail: reddk@nasfaa.org
CFDA Number:
Contact: Kenneth Redd, Director, Research &
Policy Analysis (ext. 138)
1129 20th St., NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20036-5020
202/785-0453
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Program: Professional Development Scholarships for
Educators
Agency: National Restaurant Association
Educational Foundation
Next Deadline: Feb 17, 2006
NRAEF has 4 awards. For educators: $1,500 in
foodservice/hospitality who are interested in
complementing classroom time with hands-on
operational experience or attend a NRAEF Summer
Institute (2/17) .Through this program, educators
work as full-time foodservice employees & gain a
better understanding of day-to-day restaurant
operations. For undergrads that are already
enrolled in post secondary education: $2000 (4/7).
For high school seniors who want to study for a
restaurant job: $2000 (4/21). For those who are
continuing a career in food service:$2000 (8/16).
See http://www.nraef.org for "scholarships."
E-mail: info@foodtrain.org
CFDA Number:
Contact: Program Specialist (ext. 733)
175 West Jackson Blvd
Ste. 1500
Chicago, IL 60604-2702
312/715-1010
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Program: Teaching American History
Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Next Deadline: Feb 03, 2006
Supports programs to raise student achievement by
improving teachers' knowledge, understanding, &
appreciation of U.S. History. Assists local LEAs,
in partnership with entities (including IHEs) that
have extensive content expertise, to develop,
document, evaluate, & disseminate innovative,
cohesive models of professional development. In FY
06, approximately $119 million may be available for
up to 135 awards. Letters of Intent are strongly
encouraged by 1/6/06. See
http://www.ed.gov/programs/teachinghistory/index.html
for details. E-mail: teachingamericanhistory@ed.gov
CFDA Number:84.215X
Contact: Emily Fitzpatrick, Program Officer
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
202/260-1498
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Program: NIDRR Field-Initiated Projects
Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Next Deadline: Feb 06, 2006
Supports projects that improve the effectiveness of
services and develop methods, procedures, &
technology to maximize the full inclusion,
integration, employment, independent living, family
support, & economic and social self-sufficiency of
individuals with disabilities, especially
individuals with the most severe disabilities. In
FY 2006, up to $3.75 million may be available to
fund 25 awards. See
http://www.ed.gov/programs/fip/index.html for
details. E-mail: lynn.medley@ed.gov
CFDA Number:84.133G
Contact: Lynn Medley, Program Officer
NIDRR
400 Maryland Ave., SW, Rm. 6030
Washington, DC 20202-2500
202/245-7338
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Program: Research Fellowships Program
Agency: U.S. Department of Education
Next Deadline: Jan 30, 2006
One-year awards are made to individuals to build
research capacity & promote solutions to problems
related to disability. Distinguished Fellowships
($75,000) are awarded to individuals of doctorate
or comparable status with at least seven years of
relevant experience. Merit Fellowships ($65,000)
are given to persons with advanced professional
training or independent study in areas related to
disability & rehabilitation. In FY 06,
approximately $500,000 is available for seven
awards. See
http://www.ed.gov/programs/resfel/index.html
E-mail: donna.nangle@ed.gov
CFDA Number:84.133F
Contact: Donna Nangle, Program Officer
NIDRR
400 Maryland Ave., S.W., Rm. 6077
Washington, DC 20202-2700
202/245-7462
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Program: Crime and Justice Research
Agency: U.S. Department of Justice
Next Deadline: Jan 24, 2006
Supports social & behavioral research & evaluation
addressing the general issues of: law
enforcement/policing, justice systems, courts and
prosecution, corrections, treatment programs, crime
prevention, violence and victimization, drug or
alcohol related crime, international crime and
justice, and evaluation research. Research is
expected to guide criminal & juvenile justice
policy & practice. In FY 06, awards will be up to
$300,000. See
http://www.ojp.usdoj.gov/nij/funding.htm for
details.
CFDA Number:16.560
Contact: NIJ,
810 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20531
202/305-7807
Program: Office of Innovation and Improvement; Overview Information; Transition
for Fiscal Year (FY) 2006; Notice
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT:
http://www.ed.gov/legislation/FedRegister/announcements/2006-1/012606b.html
U.S. Department of Education (ED); National Board for Education Sciences (NBES)
PROGRAM:
National Board for Education Sciences; Meeting
ITEM:
Notice announcing the schedule and proposed agenda of a forthcoming meeting of the National Board for Education Sciences. On May 8th, the Board will meet to hear an update on the work of the Institute of Education Sciences (IES) and a presentation on new initiatives to serve the needs of practitioners, followed by a discussion about jointly sponsored research dissemination. On May 9th the Board will review the activities of the previous day and revise the day's agenda as needed.
ACTION:
The meeting will be held at 80 F St., N.W., Washington, DC on May 8 (from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.) and 9, 2006 (from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.).
LINKS:
Federal Register notice http://a257.g.akamaitech.net/7/257/2422/01jan20061800/edocket.access.gpo.gov/2006/06-3371.htm
CONTACT:
Sonia Chessen, 202/219-2195. E-mail: Sonai.Chessen@ed.gov
