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Posted : Wednesday August 20 2008 21:12:11
11/08 Scope: National
USGS Mendenhall Postdoctoral
Research Fellowship Program
(Fiscal Year 2010)

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) invites applications for the Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research Fellowship Program for FY 2010. The Mendenhall Program provides opportunities to conduct research in association with selected members of the USGS professional staff. Through this Program the USGS will acquire current expertise in science to assist in implementation of the science strategy of its programs. FY 2010 begins in October 2009.

Opportunities for research are available in a wide range of topics including: climate change research; shale gas systems; karst geomorphology and hydrology; properties and dynamics of permafrost; coastal change; tsunami hazard; environmental effects of mineral mining; applications of airborne gravity gradient measurements; in situ oil shale retorting; landscape change; assessment of earthquake hazard and impact; fluid and heat transport in hydrothermal systems; carbon sequestration by marine processes; applied remote sensing; preferential flow in the unsaturated zone; urban hazards; development of joint inverse methods; risk and vulnerability of communities to natural hazards; dynamics of volcanic tephra plumes; valuating landscape and ecological services; in situ chemical oxidation in contaminated aquifers.

The postdoctoral fellowships are 2-year appointments with competitive salary and benefits. The closing date for applications is November 12, 2008. Appointments will start October 2009 or later, depending on availability of funds. A description of the program, research opportunities, and the application process are available at: postdoc The U.S. Geological Survey is an equal opportunity employer.

Program Contacts: Dr. Rama K. Kotra, 703-648-6271, rkotra@usgs.gov; Ms. Kimberly Reed, 703-648-7436, kbreed@usgs.gov (08-08)
|| Posted : Monday November 3 2008 19:50:21
11/08 Scope: National

*** NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) Program ***

If you are a Montclair State University student, or prospective, interested in this
opportunity, please contact Dr. Mark Chopping (choppingm@mail.montclair.edu).

NASA announces a call for graduate fellowship proposals to the NASA Earth and
Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) program for the 2009-2010 academic year.
This call for fellowship proposals solicits applications from accredited U.S.
universities on behalf of individuals pursuing Master of Science (M.Sc.) or
Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Earth and space sciences, or related disciplines.
The purpose of NESSF is to ensure continued training of a highly qualified
workforce in disciplines needed to achieve NASA's scientific goals. Awards
resulting from the competitive selection will be made in the form of training
grants to the respective universities.

The DEADLINE for NEW applications is February 3, 2009, and the DEADLINE for
RENEWAL applications is March 16, 2009.

The NESSF call for proposals and submission instructions are located at the
NESSF 09 solicitation index page at nspires.nasaprs.com - click on
"Solicitations" then click on "Open Solicitations" then select the "NESSF 09"
announcement. Also refer to "Proposal Submission Instructions" listed under
"Other Documents" on the NESSF 09 solicitation index page.

All proposals must be submitted in electronic format only through the NASA
NSPIRES system. The advisor has an active role in the submission of the
fellowship proposal. To use the NSPIRES system, the advisor, the student,
and the university must all register. Extended instructions on how to submit
an electronic proposal package are posted on the NESSF 09 solicitation index
page listed above. You can register in NSPIRES at nspires.nasaprs.com

If you are a Montclair State University student, or prospective, interested in this
opportunity, please contact Dr. Mark Chopping ( choppingm@mail.montclair.edu ).

|| Posted : Monday November 3 2008 19:57:51
11/08 Scope: National

*** NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) Program ***

NASA announces a call for graduate fellowship proposals to the NASA Earth and
Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) program for the 2009-2010 academic year.

Follow-up posting to the previous one with information on the scope of NASA
Earth Science fellowships. The basic and applied research in the Earth Science Division is organized by six interdisciplinary Science Focus Areas:

Climate Variability and Change – Understand the role of oceans, atmosphere, and ice in the climate system and in improving predictive capability for its future evolution.

Atmospheric Composition – Understand and improve predictive capability for changes in the ozone layer, climate forcing, and air quality associated with changes in atmospheric composition.

Carbon Cycle and Ecosystems – Quantify global land cover change and terrestrial and marine productivity, and improve carbon cycle and ecosystem models and our understanding of biodiversity.

Water and Energy Cycle – Quantify the key reservoirs and fluxes in the global water cycle and improve models of water cycle change and fresh water availability.

Weather – Enable improved predictive capability for weather and extreme weather events.

Earth Surface and Interior – Characterize and understand Earth surface changes and variability of the Earth’s gravitational and magnetic fields.

The NESSF call for proposals and submission instructions are located at the
NESSF 09 solicitation index page at nspires.nasaprs.com - click on
"Solicitations" then click on "Open Solicitations" then select the "NESSF 09"
announcement. Also refer to "Proposal Submission Instructions" listed under
"Other Documents" on the NESSF 09 solicitation index page.

If you are a Montclair State University student, or prospective, interested in this
opportunity, please contact Dr. Mark Chopping ( choppingm@mail.montclair.edu ).

|| Posted : Tuesday November 4 2008 21:34:11
11/08 Scope: Montclair
Subject: New York/New Jersey Chapter - Educational Scholarship

GITA Montclair State University Scholarship invitation letter:
GITAScholarsipLetterMSU.doc

Application form: GITA_2008_Scholarship_Application.doc

3D Infrastructure Symposium: GITA3D-Infrastructure-GITA-NYNJ-Dec11.pdf

On behalf of GITA, NY/NJ Chapter, I would like to extend an invitation to Montclair State University students to apply for educational scholarship.

The Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) is a nonprofit educational association serving the global geospatial community. The purpose of this scholarship program is to encourage and reward current graduate and undergraduate students studying in fields related to geospatial information technology.

The DEADLINE for submitting a completed application for the scholarship is November 30, 2008. Applications may be obtained from the GITA NY/NJ website at newyork.asp Scholarship prizes will be as follows:

First Prize: $400 Second Prize: $200 Consolation Prize: $100

The essay should be about a geospatial issue and 1 to 3 pages. PowerPoint slides for graphics/maps up to 10 slides should also be provided. The current GITA NY/NJ Board will evaluate and score all applications based on the essay/slides provided. The winners will be announced on December 5th. Applicants should be GITA student member to apply. The winners will be awarded at 3D-Infrastructure Symposium on December 11, 2008. 3D-Infrastructure Symposium will be held at the City University of New York (CUNY) Graduate Center.

Return the completed application and essays/slides to:

GITA, NY/NJ Chapter
C/o Douglas T. Jones, P.E., Treasurer
New Jersey Transit
One Penn Plaza East
Newark, New Jersey 07105

Your attention to this matter is greatly appreciated. Again, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at DJones@njtransit.com

|| Posted : Thursday November 6 2008 20:03:13
11/08 Scope: National
STATE OF MONTANA JOB VACANCY
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
An Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Water Quality/Environmental Science Specialist Position No.: 22009
Division or Office: Planning, Prevention, and Assistance Pay Band: 6
Bureau or Service Unit: Water Quality Planning Location: Helena
Status: Full time, permanent Supplement: YES
Bargaining Unit: MPEA

DEADLINE: 11/17/2008

More: DEQ_220092.doc (Word doc)
|| Posted : Saturday November 8 2008 02:03:22
11/08 Scope: National
Grant for US Graduate Students, Pre-Tenure Faculty and Professionals

2009 IREX/WWC Regional Policy Symposium:

Prospects and Challenges for the First Post-Communist Generation: Young People Today in Eurasia and Eastern Europe

Application DEADLINE: December 1, 2008

IREX (The International Research & Exchanges Board)-in collaboration with the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars' Kennan Institute (WWC)-will be administering a research symposium this spring that will examine issues concerning youth in Eurasia and Eastern Europe from multi-disciplinary perspectives. The research symposium, supported by the United States Department of State (Title VIII Program), will bring American junior and senior scholars and members of the policy community together to study and discuss timely topics as they relate to youth in these regions. Possible topics may include: economic trends; political parties; education reform; public health; reproductive trends; trafficking and other cross-border criminal activity; and other related topics. Junior scholars will be chosen based on a national competition to present their current research on the topic of the Symposium. Grants will be awarded to approximately ten junior scholars.

The Symposium is scheduled to take place in early April 2009 in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and will involve two full days of reviews of current research projects, roundtable discussions, and the development of policy recommendations.

Technical Eligibility Requirements:

* Applicants must be US citizens or permanent residents of the United States who are currently residing in the US.

* Applicants must either be currently enrolled in an MA, MS, MBA, JD, or PhD program or have held a graduate degree for 10 years or less. Applicants who hold an academic post must be pre-tenure.

Grant Provisions:

* Round-trip airfare (provided by IREX through its travel office) and/or surface transportation from
anywhere in the United States to the symposium site.
* Meals and accommodations for the duration of the symposium.

To receive more information on the 2009 Regional Policy Symposium, please send e-mail inquiries to
Symposium@irex.org. Application materials are available on the IREX website at:

index.asp
|| Posted : Monday November 10 2008 16:19:59
11/08 Scope: Local
The Rutgers University New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station’s Office of Continuing Professional Education, in conjunction with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, seeks to fill a technical assistance position in the field of Endangered and Threatened Species. This position requires a 35 hour work week, and will last approximately five (5) months.

We are trying to put the feelers out to qualified students, etc. who may be interested in the position. Any assistance you can provide would be greatly appreciated! Details regarding the position follow. A .pdf has also been attached for your convenience in distributing information. Thank you, in advance.

Endangered and Threatened Species – Consulting Botanist/Plant Ecologist (FWPA, CAFRA and Highlands)

Under the supervision of a research scientist, the successful candidate's primary responsibilities will include review of applications to the Land Use Regulation Program to determine the presence or absence of endangered or threatened plant species, their suitable habitat, or rare or unique ecological communities and ensure compliance with the habitat protection clauses of the Freshwater Wetlands Protection Act (FWPA), Coastal Area Facility Review Act (CAFRA), and the Highlands Preservation Act. Secondary responsibilities will include working with the NJ Natural Heritage Program to collect and catalogue information on rare flora and ecological communities within regulated zones and statewide. This process will require both office and fieldwork.

Duties will include:

1. The review of freshwater wetland Letter of Interpretation (LOI) and Highlands Resource Area Determination (HRAD) applications to determine presence or absence of occurrences or suitable habitat for endangered, threatened, rare plant species, the presence or absence or unique or rare ecological communities and/or the presence or absence of exceptional resource value wetlands. Coordinates with other state and/or federal agencies on these determinations as required.

2. The review of CAFRA applications to determine compliance of proposed development projects with endangered or threatened plant species habitat protection criteria. Coordinates with other state and/or federal agencies on these determinations as required.

3. The review of permit applications under the FWPA and the Flood Hazard Area Control Act to determine project compliance with habitat protection standards provided under these laws. Coordinates with other state and/or federal agencies on these determinations as required.

4. In conjunction with Deputy Attorney Generals, prepares associated documentation and provides expert testimony to support Program determinations on endangered or threatened species habitat suitability or impact assessments.

5. Conducts reference material reviews, prepares written documents and conducts field investigations and plant species and ecological community surveys as necessary to support Program regulatory decisions.

6. Conducts independent research and analysis with the purpose of obtaining information on rare plant species and ecological communities that will improve the scientific basis for Program regulatory decisions.

All applications require a Masters of Science degree in botany, plant ecology or related environmental field. Proven experience in plant taxonomy or plant ecology may substitute for advanced degree. Knowledge of the flora of New Jersey, particularly rare plants and their habitats, is essential. Experience in identifying and describing ecological communities is desired. Applicant should be proficient in evaluating scientific material and assessing environmental impact statements, as well as defending regulatory decisions in public forums. Working knowledge of computer database and mapping systems such as Access, ArcView Geographic Information System, or willingness to be trained in such applications.

For more information, or to submit your resume for consideration, please contact: Dalynn Knigge – knigge@njaes.rutgers.edu or via phone: (732) 932-9271 ext. 622.

DEADLINE: Friday, November 21, 2008

------------------------------------------------
Dalynn R. Knigge
Conference and Program Coordinator
NJAES - Office of Continuing Professional Education
Rutgers University
102 Ryders Lane
New Brunswick, NJ 08901-8519
Phone: (732) 932-9271 x.622
Fax: (732) 932-1187
|| Posted : Monday November 10 2008 16:46:28
11/08 Scope: International
Check out the USAID and State websites for openings and USA jobs. They are recruiting through a Development Leadership Initiative--mostly junior level but perhaps eventually at mid level too. This is the biggest recruitment USAID has done - maybe ever, other than when it opened its doors or for Vietnam. The aim is to double the foreign service by 2012. They will also be recruiting what are called Civilian Response Corps - people who will be willing to deploy within 48 hours to places that are not necessarily secure for 3-6 months. This is a USG-wide initiative. Those recruited will be a mixture of direct hires on limited term appointments - which apparently means one to four year agreements and some will be FSOs (Foreign Service Officers).
careers
|| Posted : Tuesday November 11 2008 15:46:22
11/08 Scope: International
Looking for a candidate for a PhD-student project on Molecular Image Processing: From Cell to Organism.

If this sounds interesting, please have a look at the following webpage for more information and how to apply:

main.php?page=opportunities&subpage=opportunity&id=11

Requirements: You should have a Master's degree in any of the following (or related) fields: physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, biomedical engineering, or computer science. Experience with image processing/analysis methods is an advantage. Affinity with medical imaging is required. You should be familiar with computer programming in C++ or Java.

Conditions: Our institute is internationally at the forefront of biomedical imaging, and offers a dynamic, challenging, and cooperative research environment. As a PhD student you will get a temporary position of four years (full-time). The gross monthly salary amounts to € 1966 in the first year and increases to € 2519 in the final year.

Application: Please send your motivation letter, curriculum vitae, list of followed courses and grades, and copies of papers (in English) that you have written, by email to Dr. Erik Meijering at vacancies@bigr.nl, before the DEADLINE: December 15th, 2008.

Information: More information on this project can be obtained from Dr. Erik Meijering at vacancies@bigr.nl.

|| Posted : Friday November 14 2008 18:29:10
11/08 Scope: National
Co-Director Environmental Leadership Program (ENVS)and Undergraduate Advising

Environmental Studies Program
University of Oregon

ENVS seeks a nine-month full-time, non-tenure career track instructor beginning Fall 2009. Salary $39,000-$44,000 depending on qualification and experience. The primary responsibility of this position is to develop, obtain grant support for, and run field-based environmental science projects for the Environmental Leadership Program (ELP) within ENVS. This innovative program provides students an opportunity to work on environmental projects for government agencies, non-profit organizations, and local businesses. The successful candidate will also teach a course on developing professional and technical skills in environmental sciences and will advise undergraduates in the ENVS program. MS or MA required, but PhD preferred in a relevant discipline of the natural sciences.

For more complete information, see job posting at jobs under Academic Jobs (Posting # 8309). Applicants should submit a curriculum vitae, statement of teaching goals, and three letters of recommendation by January 5, 2009 to: Environmental Leadership Program Search, Environmental Studies Program, University of Oregon, 5223 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5223.

For more information please contact RaDonna Aymong at (541) 346-5081, email: raymong@uoregon.edu. Fax: (541) 346-5954

The University of Oregon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will support and enhance a diverse learning and working environment.
|| Posted : Sunday November 16 2008 21:12:00
11/08 Scope: National
Two PhD students sought at University of Michigan (SLUCE project)

The School of Natural Resources and Environment (SNRE) at the University of Michigan
is seeking applications from qualified, motivated, prospective PhD students to work
on dissertation research related to the SLUCE II project (Spatial Land Use Change and
Ecological Effects.) This is a collaborative, interdisciplinary research project
involving six faculty members in the area of coupled human-natural systems.

The project links agent-based modeling of human behaviors driving land use / land cover
change (LULCC), preferences for vegetation cover and vegetation management, landmarket modeling, field work, remote sensing, and ecosystem modeling of landscape
carbon balance in low-density human-dominated landscapes (suburban and exurban
residential landscapes).

The project uses 13 townships in southeastern Michigan as a model system and seeks to
explore thresholds in land use / land cover change and landscape carbon balance that
could potentially be altered with policy levers. Two new PhD student positions are available,
one working with Prof. Dan Brown and the other with Assoc. Prof. Bill Currie. Both students
will work in the broad areas of geographic information science, and use / land cover change, coupled human-natural systems, modeling, and landscape carbon balance.

The student working closely with Dr. Brown will focus more directly on understanding
and modeling patterns and drivers of LULCC, especially with agent-based modeling,
while the student working closely with Dr. Currie will focus more directly on measuring
and modeling vegetation management and landscape carbon balance.

For more information about this research see:
sluce
~danbrown
~wcurrie

If you are interested, contact Dr. Brown or Dr. Currie via email with a letter of interest,
describing your research interests and how they fit with our overall scholarly themes.

SNRE has a fully funded PhD program, so the School can guarantee a mixture of
financial support through research assistantships, fellowships, and teaching
assistantships. This is a highly competitive program, accepting about 6 to 8 new PhD
students per year across the entire School. Normally, students do not enter this
program without having first completed a Masters degree, although there are
exceptions. Students must apply by January 5 (DEADLINE) to be considered for admission
in fall 2009; see for more information:

apply_now
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Ongoing (current year)||
Posted : Thursday November 9 2006 18:12:38
00/08 Scope: National
Sponsor: Department of the Army
Program Number: 00224
Title: Environmental Sciences Program
E-mail: Kathryn.McManus@us.army.mil
Web Site: research
Program URL: search.do?oppId=11441&mode=VIEW
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides support for fundamental research in the
atmospheric and terrestrial sciences. Eligible applicants are
colleges and universities; educational institutions; and for-profit
and nonprofit organizations.
DEADLINE(s):

DEADLINE NOTE
This program closes on September 30, 2011.

Link to full program description: spin_prog.asp?00224
|| Posted : Friday November 10 2006 17:29:47
00/08 Scope: National
Programs for Recent PhDs:

phd.html

Resources for early-career development:

resources

DIALOG symposia for aquatic-science researchers:

dialogposter.pdf

DISCCRS symposia for climate-change researchers:

disccrsposter.pdf

NGPR Symposium for IPY researchers:

ngpr
|| Posted : Sunday October 21 2007 14:26:40
00/08 Scope: National
Sponsor: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Program Number: 00651
Title: Savannah River Site Professional Internship Program
E-mail: ruth.keller@orau.gov

Program URL: ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10054
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides full-time and part-time opportunities for
undergraduates, graduate students, and postbaccalaureates to
participate in energy-related and environmental research. Awards have
a duration of three to twenty-four consecutive months.
DEADLINE(s): 02/15/2008
06/01/2008
10/01/2008

Link to full program description:
spin_prog.asp?00651
|| Posted : Sunday October 21 2007 14:27:46
00/08 Scope: National
Sponsor: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Program Number: 02187
Title: National Energy Technology Laboratory Professional Internship
Program
E-mail: Ruth.Keller@orau.gov

Program URL: ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10046
SYNOPSIS:
Three to twenty-four-month internships are provided to graduate and
undergraduate students and to postbaccalaureates to participate in
energy-related research projects at the National Energy Technology
Laboratory (in Pittsburgh, PA., Albany, OR and Morgantown, WV.). A
weekly stipend, limited travel reimbursement (round-trip
transportation expenses between facility and home or campus), and
off-campus tuition and fees may be provided.
DEADLINE(s): 02/15/2008
06/01/2008
10/01/2008

Link to full program description:
spin_prog.asp?02187
|| Posted : Sunday October 21 2007 14:30:45
00/08 Scope: National
Sponsor: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Program Number: 91953
Title: Oak Ridge National Laboratory Undergraduate Student Cooperative
Education Program
E-mail: Terry.Howard@orau.org

Program URL: ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10189
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides opportunities for qualified undergraduate
students to receive hands-on experience in a real-world setting that
prepares them to become part of tomorrow's workforce.

DEADLINE(s):

DEADLINE NOTE
The application is always open, but for best results, apply three
months before the requested start date.

Link to full program description:
spin_prog.asp?91953
|| Posted : Thursday October 25 2007 18:01:23
00/08 Scope: National
Sponsor: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Program Number: 91953
Title: Oak Ridge National Laboratory Undergraduate Student Cooperative
Education Program
E-mail: Terry.Howard@orau.org

Program URL: ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10189
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides opportunities for qualified undergraduate
students to receive hands-on experience in a real-world setting that
prepares them to become part of tomorrow's workforce.

DEADLINE(s):

DEADLINE NOTE
The application is always open, but for best results, apply three
months before the requested start date.

Link to full program description:
spin_prog.asp?91953
|| Posted : Friday October 26 2007 20:29:55
00/08 Scope: Montclair

NASA-sponsored Graduate Student opportunities at Montclair State University

The project entitled A new approach for mapping woody plants in the southwestern United States using NASA Earth Observing System Data was recently selected for funding by NASA.

We are looking for two exceptional graduate students to work on this project during two summer months over three years (2008-2010). The work will involve expansion of a data base of validation data derived from hyperspatial remote sensing imagery from the IKONOS and QuickBird satellites, plus data from the SWReGAP data base and other sources. Applicants should ideally have an interest in ecological applications of remote sensing and a good working knowledge of GIS and image processing software and techniques (ERDAS Imagine/ENVI, ArcView/ArcGIS). Computer programming skills (C, Fortran, IDL, MatLab) and experience working under the Unix operating system are also desirable.

To apply, please contact Dr. Mark Chopping: chopping@pegasus.montclair.edu (x7384).

|| Posted : Wednesday January 2 2008 19:32:07
00/08 Scope: National
Sponsor: National Renewable Energy Laboratory/DOE
Program Number: 48258
Title: Student Internship Research Participant Program
E-mail: laura_davis@nrel.gov

Program URL: student_interns.html
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides internships at its facilities for
undergraduate and graduate students enrolled full-time in a U.S.
college or university. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent
residents. The applicant may be eligible for round-trip
transportation.

DEADLINE NOTE
Applications are accepted as positions become available.

Link to full program description: spin_prog.asp?48258
|| Posted : Tuesday January 29 2008 16:39:17
00/08 Scope: National

Research Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for Students

Sponsor: Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education
Program Number: 64157
Title: Higher Education Research Experience at Oak Ridge National Laboratory for Students
E-mail: Cheryl.Brummett-Brown@orau.org

Program URL: ProgramDescription.aspx?Program=10044
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor provides opportunities to students to participate in a
broad range of science and engineering activities related to basic
sciences, energy and the environment. Weekly stipends vary with
academic level. Appointment durations vary with academic level.
Full-time or part-time appointments are available.
DEADLINE(s):

DEADLINE NOTE
Applications will be accepted at any time, but for best results apply:
by February 1 for summer,
June 1 for fall, and
October 1 for winter/spring.

Link to full program description: spin_prog.asp?64157
|| Posted : Thursday April 3 2008 12:43:35
00/08 Scope: International
Sponsor: Monbusho (Ministry of Education, Science and Culture)
Program Number: 60836
Title: Professional Training College Student Scholarships
E-mail:
Web Site: toj0307e.html#1
Program URL: senshu_e.pdf
SYNOPSIS:
The sponsor offers funding for college students who wish to study
at a Japanese professional training college. Applicants must have
been born between April 2, 1987 and April 1, 1992.
DEADLINE(s):

DEADLINE NOTE
Application DEADLINEs vary according to the Consulate to which the
applicant submits an application. Applicants should consult their
local Consulate (see:
mofaserv.html

Link to full program description:
spin_prog.asp?60836
|| Posted : Thursday September 4 2008 17:13:20
00/08 Scope: National

Applications Invited for National Geographic Society/Waitt Grants Program

DEADLINE: Rolling

National Geographic ( nationalgeographic.com ) provides
funding to support critical scientific research, geographic ex-
ploration, and environmental and cultural conservation worldwide.

The National Geographic Society/Waitt Grants Program funds proj-
ects that require venture capital, supporting exceptional proj-
ects while foregoing a time-consuming peer-review process. NGS/
Waitt grants are designed to fund "proof of concept" research for
applicants at an earlier stage in their careers than other NGS
grant programs. Special emphasis is placed on expedited grant
processing and turnaround. The selection committee endeavors to
have funding decisions made within eight weeks of application
submission.

Funding is not restricted to United States citizens. Applicants
planning work in foreign countries should include at least one
local collaborator as part of their research teams. The selec-
tion committee will not consider applications seeking support
solely for laboratory work or archival research. This grant prog-
ram does not pay educational tuition, nor does it offer scholar-
ships or fellowships of any kind.

Applicants are not required to have advanced degrees to be eli-
gible for funding, though they will be required to show a com-
mensurate level of expertise and experience. Applicants must have
an affiliation with an educational organization or other
institution.

National Geographic Society/Waitt grants are awarded on a rolling
basis and range from U.S. $5,000 to $15,000 each. Approximately a
hundred grants are made each year.

Grant recipients are expected to provide the National Geographic
Society with rights of first refusal for popular publication of
their findings.

Visit the National Geographic Web site for complete program
guidelines.

RFP Link:
natlgeographic

For additional RFPs in Science/Technology, visit:
cat_science_technology.jhtml
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Department of Earth & Environmental Studies