The FMD Committee is now accepting applications for the next cycle of awards. This fund was established to provide modest support for proposals typically not funded by extramural agencies or other funding programs of the School of Medicine. The primary goal of the FMD is to enhance interdisciplinary and interdepartmental research at Johns Hopkins. The highest priority will be given to proposals that clearly will lead to new extramural grant applications for core resources, shared instrumentation, program-projects, research centers, etc. The application deadline is September 15. For complete details on this program, including application instructions, click here: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Research/ora/Funding/fmd.html.


Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation Postdoctoral Program in Environmental Chemistry for 2009

SPONSOR DEADLINE: August 14, 2008

The Camille and Henry Dreyfus Foundation is sponsoring a Postdoctoral Program which provides funding to develop scientific leadership in the field of environmental chemistry.

The total amount of this award is $120,000 administered during a two year period. Please note: Financial and/or Administrative costs (institution overhead) are not allowed. Salary support for the Postdoctoral Fellow is $45,000, and any fringe benefits for the Fellow must not exceed $9,000. Full program details are available at the foundation's website: http://www.dreyfus.org/awards/postdoctoral_program.shtml.

An internal review of applications is not required for this program. However, before sending any materials directly to the sponsor, proposals must be submitted through the applicant's divisional research administration office. If you have any questions, please contact Grace Bigelow (graceb@jhu.edu).


Microsoft New Faculty Fellowship Program for 2009

RESPONSE NEEDED BY: Monday, September 1, 2008

Microsoft's New Faculty Fellowship Program awards promising young researchers who are improving and expanding the boundaries of computer science. This program supports creative faculty who are likely to produce a significant impact in their discipline as they become the next leaders in the field. The award for this program will be $200,000 in unrestricted funds. Selected nominees must hold a tenure- track position and be within six (6) years of receiving their Ph.D., Sc.D., or M.D. Additional program information can be obtained on the Microsoft website : http://research.microsoft.com/ur/us/nff/

Since Johns Hopkins can nominate only one candidate for the New Faculty Fellowship Award program, an internal peer review to select the nominee will be managed through the Provost's Office.

Required materials for internal review:
1. JHU Internal Submission Cover Sheet (contact graceb@jhu.edu for a copy)
2. Brief research plan (2-3 pages, not including figures and references)
3. Curriculum Vitae (2-4 pages, listing all funding sources)
4. A letter of recommendation from the candidate's department head

Interested candidates should submit a complete packet of materials for internal review no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, September 1, 2008 via email, to graceb@jhu.edu. Doing so ensures that an internal selection can be completed in a timely fashion and the final nomination can be submitted to Microsoft by the November 3, 2008 deadline. If you have any questions, please contact Grace Bigelow (graceb@jhu.edu).


Burroughs Wellcome Fund (BWF) Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease Program for 2009

RESPONSE NEEDED BY: Monday, September 15, 2008

The BWF Investigators in Pathogenesis of Infectious Disease Program provides funding opportunities to assistant professors who are accomplished investigators studying pathogenesis of infectious diseases using multidisciplinary approaches at the most "fundamental level-the points where human and microbial systems interconnect." BWF is particularly interested in research "on the host and host-pathogen studies, originating in viral, bacterial, fungal, or parasite systems." Studies in this area may have their foundations in the pathogen, but the primary focus should involve the effects on the host at the cellular and/or systemic levels. NOTE: This year BWF has increased the award to $500,000 over a five year period. Candidates must have an MD, DVM, or PHD and be in tenure-tracked as an assistant professor or equivalent. Full program information can be obtained on the BWF website located at: http://www.bwfund.org/
programs/infectious_disease/pathogenesis_background.html

Johns Hopkins has been invited to submit two nominations (three, if one nominee holds a DVM or is conducting research in pathogenic helminths, mycology, or reproductive science). An internal peer review to select the nominees will be managed through the Provost's Office.

Required materials for internal review:
1. JHU Internal Submission Cover Sheet (contact graceb@jhu.edu for a copy)
2. Research plan (4-5 pages, not including figures and references)
3. Curriculum Vitae (2-4 pages)
4. A letter of recommendation from the candidate's department head

Interested candidates should submit a complete packet of materials for internal review no later than 5 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2008 via email, to graceb@jhu.edu. This ensures that an internal selection can be completed in a timely fashion and the final nomination submitted to the Burroughs Wellcome Fund by the Wednesday, November 3, 2008 deadline. If you have any questions, please contact Grace Bigelow (graceb@jhu.edu).


Hartwell Foundation Individual Biomedical Research Award for 2008
Hartwell Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship for 2008

RESPONSE NEEDED BY: September 15, 2008

The Hartwell Foundation Individual Biomedical Research Award provides funds for early-stage, innovative, and cutting-edge biomedical research that has potential to benefit children in the U.S. and has not yet qualified for funding from other outside sources. The Foundation is particularly interested in proposals from faculty in medicine and biomedical engineering and in work that may be high-risk but, if successful, will have a compelling impact on the health of children; makes use of technology; and has significant potential for clinical application. Faculty members at any level may apply.

The Foundation will choose ten (10) individuals to receive an Award, which will provide research support of $100,000 per year for three years. For full program details, please contact Grace Bigelow (graceb@jhu.edu) and she will email you the "Application Process and Administrative Guidelines" document.

The Hartwell Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship will provide $50,000 per year for two years to enable highly promising young scientists to pursue further specialized training as part of their career development. Faculty mentors and department heads are invited to nominate postdoctoral candidates in the early stages of biomedical research careers focusing on areas with potential to benefit children in the U.S.

This year, Hopkins has been invited to nominate four (4) candidates for the Individual Biomedical Research Award and to select one (1) candidate for the Postdoctoral Fellowship. Therefore, an internal peer review to select the nominees will be managed through the Provost's Office.

Required materials for internal review for the Individual Biomedical Research Award and Postdoctoral Fellowship:
1.JHU Internal Submission Cover Sheet (contact graceb@jhu.edu for a copy)
2. Research plan (4-5 pages, not including figures and references)
3. Curriculum Vitae (2-4 pages, listing all funding sources)
4. A letter of recommendation from the candidate's department chair/director

Interested candidates should submit a complete packet of materials for internal review no later than 5 p.m. September 15, 2008, to graceb@jhu.edu. This ensures that the internal selection process can be completed in a timely fashion and the final nominations submitted to the Hartwell Foundation by the November 17, 2008 deadline.

If you have any questions, please contact Grace Bigelow (graceb@jhu.edu) or visit our website at: http://jhuresearch.jhu.edu/funding.htm#jhu-coordinated.