Volume 11, number 8: february 2, 2005

FUNDING TIPS

Responsible Conduct of Research

Research at Carolina launched a new website that provides an overview of important issues regarding ethics and the responsible conduct of research. As a starting point for researchers, it addresses questions related to a variety of concerns, including the use of animals or human subjects in research, protected health information, and inventions or intellectual property. The website includes resource pages for detailed information and policies, and directs users to offices at the university that can offer assistance. READ MORE.

NSF Frequently Asked Questions on Human and Social Dynamics

If you have questions about the process or details of the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) funding for Human and Social Dynamics, the NSF has created a useful list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). The webpage covers topics of concern, including

Collaboration;
Eligibility Requirements;
Financial and Budget; and
Proposal Preparation.

To find answers to questions, such as the NSF’s funding priorities for inter-institutional collaboration or the agency’s position on enforcing page restrictions, visit the FAQ website.

Funding and Training Awards Related to Genomics

Are you looking for funding for research in genomics? The Human Genome Project maintains a helpful webpage of genomics related funding opportunities. There are links to federal and private funding sources, student and teacher opportunities, and the agency’s newsletter, Human Genome News, which has information on upcoming grants and fellowships related to genomics. Click here to visit the site.

Funding for Disability Projects

People living with disabilities make up a large percentage of the population; yet, comparatively few foundations support disability-related projects. The Disability Funders Network (DFN) aims to change that relationship by advocating greater partnerships between funders and grantseekers. In Bridging the Knowledge Gap: Working with Foundations to Attract Disability Funding, DFN offers these key recommendations for grantseekers:

Target your request
Follow guidelines
Explain disability
Use statistics
Make contact
Talk diversity
Think collaboration