AACR, CRFA
Bristol-Myers Squibb Oncology Fellowship in Clinical Cancer Research
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=43975

12/3/08, $35,000

Supports basic, translational, clinical, and prevention research by scientists at the beginning of their careers in the cancer field.  Must hold the title of postdoctoral fellow or clinical research fellow at an academic facility or teaching hospital.

AACR
Dorothy P. Landon-AACR Prize for Translational Cancer Research
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=65248

8/24/08, $200,000

The awards will recognize outstanding scientists who have made seminal basic and translational cancer research discoveries at the current edge of scientific novelty and significance that have accelerated progress against cancer and have implications for future discoveries and contributions to cancer research.

AACR
Kirk A. Landon-AACR Prize for Basic Cancer Research
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=65247

8/24/08, $200,000

The awards will recognize outstanding scientists who have made seminal basic and translational cancer research discoveries at the current edge of scientific novelty and significance that have accelerated progress against cancer and have implications for future discoveries and contributions to cancer research.

ACS
Postdoctoral Fellowship
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=9455

4/1/08, 10/1/08, $144,000

Researchers who have just received their doctorates and are designed to enable new investigators to qualify for an independent career in cancer research.  An application for a PF must be endorsed by the applicant's proposed mentor and the head of the department in which the training will be conducted.

ACS
Mentored Research Scholar Grants in Applied and Clinical Research
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=58381

4/1/08, 10/15/08, $729,000

Eligible for support for mentored research and training by full-time faculty are investigators typically within the first four years of their appointment, with the goal of becoming independent investigators in clinical, cancer control and prevention, epidemiologic, psychosocial, behavioral, health policy, and health services research. A critical need for research on prevalence, early detection, prevention, and treatment of cancer in poor and underserved populations.

American Society of Hematology
Trainee Award Program
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=15282

3/15/09, $3,000

Provides medical student with an introduction to the specialty of hematology.

American Society of Clinical Oncology
Career Development Award
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=95

11/7/08, $170,100 paid in three annual increments

Provides funds to clinical investigators who have received their initial faculty appointment with resources to establish an independent clinical cancer research program.

Burroughs Wellcome Fund
Clinical Scientist Awards in Translational Research
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=20604

8/15/08, $750,000 over a period of five years

Intended to foster the development and productivity of established independent physician-scientists who will strengthen translational research, through their own studies as well as by mentoring physician-scientist trainees.

CRFA
Research and Education Grants
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=449

2/28/08, 9/14/08, $80,000 over 2 yrs.

To advance the prevention of cancer through scientific research and education.

Damon Runyon-Walter Winchell Foundation Cancer Research Fund
Lilly Clinical Investigator Award
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=59848

3/3/09
detailed amount note

To help physicians willing to devote their careers to the development and application of new diagnostic approaches and therapeutic strategies for cancer and cancer prevention through clinical investigation. Earmarked for young physicians wishing to commit themselves to substantive and innovative clinical research, the award bridges the gap between the research laboratory and patient care.

DHHS, NCI 
Oncology Research Faculty Development Program
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=34083

Continuous, $119,800

For cancer researchers from institutions in developing areas of the world to work at NCI or NCI-supported extramural institutions in the United States. A minimum of three years postdoctoral experience in cancer research and be proficient in spoken and written English.

DHHS, NIH
Technical Intramural Research Training Award Fellowships
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=49060

Continuous. $19,400-$79,500 At NIH Center

Designed to produce a cadre of highly trained support professionals capable of performing the latest advanced techniques in a research laboratory.

Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars
Postdoctoral Cancer Research Fellowships
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=2941

3/1/09, $50,000

Candidate must be qualified in a specific cancer-related specialty, and the proposed research project must be cancer-related. Candidate must be a U.S. citizen and hold a doctoral-level degree by the time the award is activated (July 1, 2003).

NIH F32
National Research Service Award
Individual postdoctoral Fellowships
PA-99-005

Dec 5, Apr 5, Aug 5 Annually, $25,000 - $37,000, 1 - 3 years

Academic training and supervised experience in applying quantitative research methods to the systematic analysis and evaluation of health care services.

Pfeiffer Research Foundation
Research Grants
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=177

1/8/08, 7/25/08, $75,000 one year

General support for medical school programs and projects, including post-graduate scholarship and fellowship assistance.

PHRMAF
Postdoctoral Fellowship in Pharmacology/Toxicology
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=62458

9/1/08, $40,000 - $80,000

Support for individuals engaged in a multidisciplinary research training program that will create or extend their credentials in pharmacology or toxicology.

Smithsonian Institution
Molecular Evolution Fellowships
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=9912

1/15/09, $54,000

Available to support research that uses the resources and research opportunities offered at one of the following Smithsonian Institution bureaus: National Museum of Natural History (Washington, D.C.); National Zoological Park (Washington, D.C.); Smithsonian Tropical Research.

(WHO) Women Helping Others Foundation
Funding Program
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=3584

9/11/08, Grants range from $2,500 to $15,000

Specific projects and programs addressing health, education and social service needs are the foundation's priority.

William Hearst Foundation
Health Program
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=23676

Continuous

Funds must be used for charitable purposes within the US and its territories

The Hearst Foundation is committed to supporting human service agencies that foster effective solutions to social and economic problems.

AHRQ
Small Grant Program for Conference Support
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=93585

Feb 20, April 20, June 20, Aug 20, Oct 20, 2008 (program expires Oct 21, 08)

$50,000

This program is intended to complement and promote AHRQ's core research by providing a mechanism for agency stakeholders and others to develop health services research agendas and identify strategies and mechanisms for studying them

DHHS, NIH
Mentored Research Scientist Development Award (K01)
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=95620

2/1/08, 6/1/08, 10/1/08, $50,000 to $180,000

Award (K01) provides support for a sustained period of "protected time" for intensive research career development under the guidance of an experienced mentor, or sponsor, in the biomedical, behavioral or clinical sciences leading to research independence. The expectation is that through this sustained period of research career development and training, awardees will launch independent research careers and become competitive for new research project grant (R01) funding.

ACS
Lane W. Adams
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=50711

11/1/08, Public recognition

ACS is committed to improving the quality of life for people with cancer and their families. This award publicly recognizes outstanding professionals who practice compassionate, innovative, and extraordinary cancer care.

Cancer Research and Prevention Foundation
Cancer Prevention Research Fellowship
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=358

2/28/08, 9/14/08. Two years at $35,000 per year, total $70,000

Post doctoral level applicants only. $200 application fee required.
Foundation provides funds to create an environment in which young investigators who wish to pursue a career in cancer prevention will be optimally trained.

NIH
Academic Research Enhancement Award - AREA
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=57790

2/25/08, 6/25/08, 10/25/08, max $150K

AREA funds are intended to support new and continuing health-related research projects.  AREA grants may support small scale, new or renewal, meritorious projects in biomedical and behavioral research.

American Association of University Women
Career Development Grants
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=94996
http://www.aauw.org/fga/fellowships_grants/career_development.cfm

12/15/08, $2,000 to $8,000

Foundation offers Career Development Grants to provide assistance to women who, through additional higher education, technical training, or participation in professional development institutes, are making career changes, seeking to advance in current careers, or re-entering the workforce. Special consideration is given to qualified AAUW members, women of color, and women pursuing credentials in nontraditional fields. Grants provide support for coursework toward degree programs below the Ph.D. level or specialized training in technical or professional fields.

AACR
AACR-Genentech BioOncology Career Development Award for Cancer Research in Angiogenesis
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=87550
http://www.aacr.org/Default.aspx?p=6253

12/3/08, $100K

Awards provide important transitional support as investigators move from postdoctoral studies to faculty status. The AACR-Genentech BioOncology Career Development Award for Cancer Research in Angiogenesis supports investigators affiliated with U.S. institutions working on basic, translational, or clinical research projects focused on angiogenesis. Recipients must devote a substantial portion of time, ordinarily 70 percent, to cancer research during the grant term.

AACR
Anna Barker Fellowship in Basic Cancer Research
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=43981

12/3/08, $35,000

Research supports basic research by a scientist at the beginning of his or her career in the cancer field. The recipient must devote a substantial portion of time, ordinarily 70 percent, to cancer research during the fellowship term.  See URL for Eligibility requirements.

AACR
Amgen Fellowship in Clinical/Translational Cancer Research
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=43974

12/3/08, $40K

Research support clinical and translational research by scientists at the beginning of their careers in the cancer field. Recipients must devote a substantial portion of time, ordinarily 70 percent, to cancer research during the Research Fellowship term. See URL for Eligibility requirements.

National Science Foundation
Graduate Research Fellowships
http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=10135
http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06592/nsf06592.htm

November 2007 **waiting on update**. Detailed amount note, see URL

NSF aims to ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in the United States and to reinforce its diversity by offering approximately 1,000 graduate fellowships in this competition. The Graduate Research Fellowship provides three years of support for graduate study leading to research-based masters or doctoral degrees and is intended for students who are at the early stages of their graduate study.

National Science Foundation (NSF)

Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI)

http://fundingopps.cos.com/cgi-bin/getRec?id=14183

http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2007/nsf07543/nsf07543.htm

5/20/08 for phase 1-- states beginning with A-M

1/12/09 for phase 2 and 3, See URL for more info.

$2,000,000

Program seeks to improve the quality of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for all undergraduate students. Based on a cyclic model of knowledge production and improvement of practice, CCLI supports efforts that conduct research on STEM teaching and learning, create new learning materials and teaching strategies, develop faculty expertise, implement educational innovations, assess learning, and evaluate innovations. The program supports three types of projects representing three different phases of development, ranging from small exploratory investigations to comprehensive projects.