Physical Sciences & Engineering

Beckman Young Investigator Program

Open to those within the first three years of a tenure-track position, or an equivalent independent research appointment, in an academic or non-profit institution that conducts research in the chemical and life sciences. No individual may apply for an award more than two times.

Funding Type
Internal Deadline
External Deadline
08/17/2018 (anticipated) LOI Portal will open June, 2018

Blavatnik Awards for Young Scientists

Provides $250,000 in unrestricted funds to one Laureate in each disciplinary category (Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Chemistry). Interested participants must hold a doctorate degree and a faculty position at an invited institution (other conditions apply, see the Eligibility category). This is a limited solicitation, view the RDS Limited Solicitation Calendar for additional information on how to apply.

Funding Type
Internal Deadline
External Deadline
11/15/2017

New (Early Career) Investigator Program in Earth Science

Visit the link and search for "New (Early Career) Investigator Program in Earth Science". Designed to support outstanding scientific research and career development of scientists and engineers at the early stage of their professional careers this program aims to encourage innovative research initiatives and cultivate scientific leadership in Earth system science. Emphasis is placed on the ability to promote and increase the use of space-based remote sensing through the proposed research. The average award is $80,000 to $90,000 per year or a period of up to three years. This program is solicited every two years. No solicitation is available at this time. We anticipate a solicitation in 2019.

Funding Type
Internal Deadline
External Deadline
07/31/2019 (NOI, anticipated); 08/31/2019 (full proposal, anticipated)
Sponsor

Faculty Early Career Development Program (CAREER)

CAREER: The Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program is a Foundation-wide activity that offers the National Science Foundation's most prestigious awards in support of early-career faculty who who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Early career is defined as tenure-track (or equivalent) Assistant Professor (or equivalent) with funding available for five years at a minimum of $400,000 to $500,000 depending on Directorate. See the UA's CAREER Preparation Program for additional information on developing your CAREER proposal.

USDA Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE)

Food and Agricultural Science Enhancement (FASE) grants are designed to help institutions develop competitive projects, and to attract new scientists and educators into careers in high-priority areas of national need in agriculture, food, and environmental sciences. FASE Grants consist of New Investigator Grants, Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants, and Strengthening Grants. Each applicable USDA NIFA Request for Application will include FASE eligibility, see the specific USDA NIFA calls for additional information.

Funding Type
Internal Deadline
External Deadline
Multiple. See specific USDA RFA for details.
Sponsor

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