STEM, Autisim and Coastal Wetlands

The following grant solicitations and announcements may be of interest to faculty and staff at Stephen F. Austin State University. If you see something that you'd like to try for, contact ORSP as soon as possible!

Agency Name: National Science Foundation
Deadline: July 19, 2011
Award Ceiling: $500,00
Award Floor: $400,000
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The long-range goal of the Division of Mathematical Sciences (DMS) Workforce program is to increase the number of well-prepared U.S. citizens, nationals, and permanent residents who pursue careers in the mathematical sciences and in other NSF-supported disciplines. The Research Training Groups in the Mathematical Sciences (RTG) activity is a part of the Workforce program. RTG supports education through research involvement in groups centered on a common research interest that span the entire spectrum of educational levels from undergraduates through postdoctoral associates.

Agency Name: Health Resources & Services Administration
Deadline: June 24, 2011
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The purpose of the Combating Autism Act Initiative (CAAI) National Interdisciplinary Training Resource Center is to improve the health of infants, children, and adolescents who have, or are at risk for developing, autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and other developmental disabilities. The Resource Center will accomplish this by providing technical assistance to interdisciplinary training programs to better train professionals to utilize valid and reliable screening tools to diagnose or rule out and provide evidence-based interventions for children with ASD and other developmental disabilities.

Agency Name: US Department of the Interior
Program: National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program
Deadline: June 30, 2011
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Coastal wetlands are valued because they protect against flooding, help maintain water quality, and provide habitat for wildlife. Coastal environments are also important economically, generating billions of dollars annually through such industries as commercial fishing and tourism. The National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program provides States with financial assistance to protect and restore these valuable resources.