C-FARE Info

FY 2009 Appropriations Bills

On June 19 the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee marked up the FY 2009 Appropriations Bill. The House has not reported its version of the bill. On July 17 the Senate Agriculture Committee marked up the FY 2009 Appropriations Bill.

NIH Methodology and Measurement in the Behavioral and Social Sciences

Grants are encouraged which focus to improve and develop methodology and measurement in the behavioral and social sciences through innovations in research design, data collection techniques, measurement, and data analysis techniques.

Meetings, Conferences, and Networks for Research Partnerships

This funding opportunity announcement solicits Conference Grant applications from applicant organizations for meetings and networks that will facilitate interdisciplinary research partnership among investigators.

Innovations for Interdisciplinary Research Incorporating the Social Sciences

This opportunity solicits Small Business Technology Transfer grant applications from small business concerns for development of new, innovative technologies for research integrating human social and/or behavioral science with other disciplines. Application deadline is September 17, 2008.

Causal Factors that Support the Careers of Women in Behavioral Science

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support research on: 1) causal factors explaining the current patterns observed in the careers of women in biomedical and behavioral science and engineering and variation across different subgroups and 2) the efficacy of programs designed to support the careers of women in these disciplines. Application deadline is October 22, 2008.

NIH Research on Interventions that Promote Research Careers Grant

This funding opportunity will support research that will test motivation and preparedness for careers in biomedical and behavioral research, with a particular interest in those interventions to increase the number of students from underrepresented groups. October 30, 2008.

Investigations Focused on Promoting the Safety of Produce

The (FDA) Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN) maintains an active intramural research program. This research is focused on five primary CFSAN program priorities; ensuring the safety of food, dietary, supplements and cosmetics; improving nutrition; and promoting the security and integrity of the food supply. It is intended that any additional extramural research efforts in food safety will complement the Center’s intramural research efforts, and generally enhance the Agency’s and the Nation’s ability to reduce the incidence of food borne illness and protect the integrity of the nation’s food supply. Application deadline is September 2, 2008

FDA Support for Small Scientific Conference Grant Program

FDA offers this opportunity to partially support scientific meetings and conferences. Application deadline is October 15, 2008.

Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research Grant

Funds are available for administrative supplements to improve the diversity of the research workforce by supporting and recruiting students, postdoctorates, and eligible investigators from groups that have been shown to be underrepresented.

Research Supplements to Promote Re-Entry into Behavioral Research Careers

This is a continuing program for administrative supplements to research grants to support individuals with high potential to re-enter an active research career after a qualifying interruption for family or other responsibilities.