07/28/2023 Edition 100
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The Academy seeks to enrich transatlantic discussion in the arts, humanities, social sciences, and public policy through the development and communication of projects of the highest merit. Past recipients include anthropologists, historians, literary and legal scholars, philosophers, writers of fiction and nonfiction, journalists, translators, musicologists, sociologists, economists, political scientists, diplomats, and public policy experts. While the Academy supports projects from a wide range of disciplines, some fellowships are granted to projects covering specific topics, including those seeking innovative solutions to major global issues such as climate change or armed conflict; projects in political economy; biotechnology and public health; Jewish studies; and migration and social integration.
Approximately two dozen Berlin Prizes are conferred annually. Fellowships are typically awarded for an academic semester, but shorter stays of six to eight weeks are also possible. Benefits include round-trip airfare, partial board, a $5,000 monthly stipend, and accommodations at the Academy’s lakeside Hans Arnhold Center in the Wannsee district of Berlin.
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NSF Alan T. Waterman Award |
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) is pleased to accept nominations for the 2024 Alan T. Waterman Award. Established in 1975 to commemorate the Foundation's first Director, the Waterman Award is NSF's highest honor for promising, early-career researchers.
The honorary awards portal is open for nominations from July 17 - September 15, 2023 and accessed through the following link: https://honorary-awards.nsf.gov/site. Please review the Nomination form description, Letter of reference template, and Nominations tips to help you prepare a nomination.
The annual award is the nation's highest honor for early-career scientists and engineers. In addition to a medal, the awardee receives a grant of $1,000,000 over a five-year period for scientific research or advanced study in the science and engineering disciplines supported by the National Science Foundation at the institution of their choice. Disciplines supported by the NSF include the biological sciences, computer and information science and engineering, engineering, geosciences, mathematical and physical sciences, social, behavioral and economic sciences, and research on STEM education.
Eligibility and selection criteria
NSF seeks nominations that reflect the diversity of the U.S.
Nominees must:
- Be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Be 40 years of age or younger OR not be more than 10 years beyond receipt of their Ph.D. by December 31st of the year they are nominated.
Nominees should have demonstrated exceptional individual achievements in scientific or engineering research of sufficient quality, originality, innovation and significant impact on the field to place them at the forefront of their peers.
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Specific Area of Interest: Program objectives may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Explain testing and assessment of post-COVID conditions, identify potential causes, and understand its various clinical presentations and potential complications
- Outline the management of post-COVID conditions, including symptom management, referral pathways, pharmacological and non pharmacological treatments, and ongoing monitoring and follow-up of patients
- Describe strategies to address health disparities such as culturally responsive care, health literacy, community resources, and advocacy for equitable access to care for all patients with post-COVID conditions
- Summarize the latest updates in the ongoing research into the potential causes, assessment, testing, and management of post-COVID conditions
All activity types will be considered, with an emphasis on innovative programs that are designed to meet the needs of a large primary care provider audience.
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Specific Area of Interest: Projects that will be considered for Pfizer support will focus on education surrounding emerging evidence in acute myeloid leukemia including:
- Improve knowledge of the role of CD47 targeting agents in the treatment of AML in patients who are not candidates for intensive chemotherapy
- Increase knowledge of unmet needs when treating patients with AML unsuitable for intensive chemotherapy
- Increase understanding of the mechanism of action and the scientific rationale for anti-CD47 agents as potential treatment options for AML
- Increase awareness of emerging data and key differences between CD47 targeting agents in development
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The Office of Sponsored Programs will be the submitting authorized official for these announcements. We strongly encourage Principal Investigators to utilize the UNLV Corporate & Foundation Relations assistance with the preparation of any narrative portions of the proposal(s).
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Nevada Governor’s Office of Science, Innovation, and Technology - Regional STEM Network Grant. The Southern STEM Network Grant is to support and fund innovative initiatives that move the Southern STEM Network closer to its ultimate objective: “Southern Nevada has an educated, skilled, and diverse STEM workforce that meets the needs of STEM employers in the region. $50,000. Applications due Feb. 15, 2023
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Althea Sheets, Research, Scholarly, and Creative Activities Development Manager, Office of Sponsored Programs, althea.sheets@unlv.edu, 702-895-1880
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