Women's Health Funding & Educational Opportunities

Updated January 24, 2012

The WHCoE would like to share information about funding and educational opportunities related to women’s health.  If you know of any additional opportunities that are not posted here, please notify Rita Groce at rgroce@wakehealth.edu. 

Federal Announcements
Foundation Announcements
Scholarships & Prizes
National Meetings & Workshops
Announcements
Federal Funding Links
Foundation Funding Links

 

Federal Announcements

Maternal Nutrition and Pre-pregnancy Obesity: Effects on Mothers, Infants and Children (R01)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
PA-12-061
Opening date: January 5, 2012
Closing date: January  8, 2015
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-061.html  

Limited Competition - Women's Interagency HIV Study (WIHS-V) (U01) RFA-AI-12-002
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Open Date (Earliest Submission Date) December 22, 2011  
Letter of Intent Due Date January 22, 2012 
Application Due Date(s) February 22, 2012, by 5:00 PM local time of applicant organization
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-12-002.html

Advancing Novel Science in Women’s Health Research (ANSWHR) (R21)(PAS-10-226)
Application Due Date(s): October 16, 2012 for new applications; November 16, 2012 for resubmissions. http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-10-226.html

Women and Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence (R01)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
PA -11-047
Opening Date: January 5, 2011
Closing Date: January 8, 2014
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-047.html

Women and Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence (R21)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
PA-11-048
Opening Date: January 17, 2011
Closing Date: January 8, 2014
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-048.html

Women and Sex/Gender Differences in Drug and Alcohol Abuse/Dependence (R03)
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
PA-11-049
Opening Date: January 17, 2011
Closing Date: January 8, 2014
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-049.html

Drug Abuse Dissertation Research: Epidemiology, Prevention, Treatment, Services, and/or Women and Sex/Gender Differences (R36) Grant
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
PAR-10-020
Opening Date: November 4, 2009
Closing Date: January 7, 2013
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=50103

Development and Characterization of Animal Models for Aging Research (R01) Grant
Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health
PA-10-014
Opening Date: October 29, 2009
Closing Date: January 7, 2013
http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?&mode=VIEW&flag2006=false&oppId=50024

Basic and Clinical Studies of Congenital Urinary Tract Obstruction [R01]
PA-09-226
Release Date: July 2, 2009
Application Due: Standard dates apply
Expiration Date: September 8, 2012
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-226.html

Women's Mental Health in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period [R01] PA-09-174
Release Date: April 24, 2009
Application Due: Standard dates apply
Expiration Date: May 8, 2012
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-174.html

Women's Mental Health in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period [R21]
PA-09-175
Release Date: April 24, 2009
Application Due: Standard dates apply
Expiration Date: May 8, 2012
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-175.html

Medications Development for the Treatment of Pregnant/Postpartum Women with Substance Related Disorders and/or In Utero Substance Exposed Neonates [R21]
PA-09-107
Release Date: March 3, 2009
Application Due: Standard dates apply
Expiration Date: May 8, 2012
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-107.html

Women's Mental Health and Sex/Gender Differences Research [R01]
PA-09-108
Release Date: February 20, 2009
Application Due: Standard dates apply
Expiration Date: May 8, 2012
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-108.html

Women's Mental Health and Sex/Gender Differences Research [R21]
PA-09-109
Release Date: February 20, 2009
Application Due: Standard dates apply
Expiration Date: May 8, 2012
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-109.html

SWHR-Medtronic Prize for Scientific Contributions to Women's Health
SWHR is now accepting nominations for this $75,000 award! Click here to learn more.

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Foundation Announcements

Clinical Research Fellowship Award for Endocrine Research Supported by Pfizer, Inc.
Award: Two recipients will be selected to receive $35,000.
Application Deadline: February 17, 2012
The Clinical Research Fellowship Award, supported by Pfizer, Inc., assists future endocrinologists in conducting endocrine research in the area of Women's Health (to include reproductive health, menopause and osteoporosis, and endometriosis).
Criteria: An independent panel of The Endocrine Society selects the recipients. Eligible applicants must: have an M.D., M.D./Ph.D. or D.O. degree (or equivalent clinical care certification) be enrolled in the first through third year of training in a U.S. adult or pediatric clinical endocrinology program. The recipient will receive a stipend, one-year complimentary membership in The Endocrine Society and complimentary online access to four Society journals through 2013.
Questions regarding this award, or about becoming a reviewer may be directed to awards@endo-society.org.
Original Announcement:http://www.endo-society.org/awards/SocietyAwards/pfizerresearchfellowship.cfm

Mary Kay Foundation Cancer Research Grant Program
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT: Friday, February 3, 2012. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m., CST. Faxes will not be accepted.
The Mary Kay Foundation, a funding source for cancer research, is currently accepting applications for innovative grants for translational research in ovarian, uterine, breast, or cervical cancer.
The program will offer between ten to fifteen grants. The awards will be up to $100,000 each (combined direct and indirect costs). The grant period is for two years. Applications must be submitted by one Principal Investigator, selected by the Institution. Only one grant application will be accepted from each accredited medical school and schools of public health in the United States. Grants are limited to the United States.
Original Announcement:http://www.marykayfoundation.org/Pages/CancerGrantProgram.aspx  

Open Meadows Foundation is a grant-making organization for projects that are led by and benefit women and girls. It offers grants up to $2000 to projects that: (1) Are designed and implemented by women and girls; (2) Reflect the diversity of the community served by the project in both its leadership and organization; (3) Promote building community power; (4) Promote racial, social, economic and environmental justice; (5) Have limited financial access or have encountered obstacles in their search for funding. Organizational budget should not exceed $150,000. Small and start-up organizations are strongly encouraged to apply.  Annual deadlines are February 15 and August 15. http://www.openmeadows.org

The Avon Foundation has launched an initiative called the Avon Breast Cancer Research Bridge Program to provide bridge funding to scientists with innovative concepts in breast cancer while they develop the pilot data necessary to seek funding from larger sources, such as the NIH or NCI.  Proposals to Avon must focus on use of human tissues and samples, or cell culture or other models that do not involve the use of animals. http://www.avoncompany.com/women/avonfoundation/gapeop.html

A group of diverse, local women are creating The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem.  They are committed to providing grants to institutions and initiatives that address the ever changing needs of all women and girls in our community and to building a community of women philanthropists by raising awareness and educating women and girls about the power of philanthropy.  All women and girls are invited to participate and thus realize their power to make a difference in our community.   http://www.womensfundws.org/NetCommunity/Page.aspx?pid=395

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National Meetings & Workshops

Women's Health 2012: The 20th Annual Congress
March 16-18, 2012 · Grand Hyatt · Washington, DC
Read more.  

14th Annual Women's Health Conference 2012
April 27, 2012, Milwaukee Marriot West
This conference is a CME accredited program through MCW, ACOG and AAFP. The Women's Health Conference, held by the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, gives you information on current women's health.
This activity is intended for practitioners in ob/gyn and in primary care who provide care for women. This would include obstetricians/gynecologists, internists, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, certified nurse midwives and registered nurses.
Contact and Registration Information: see the webpage link: http://www.mcw.edu/obgyn/WHC.htm  

SAVE THE DATE-The 2012 SoCal Women's Health Conference
November 2, at the Pasadena Convention Center
http://socalhealthconference.com/  

Institute of Women's Health & Integrative Medicine: The Challenges of Acute & Chronic Infections in Women 
January 27-29, 2012
Early bird pricing ends January 6
http://iwh.awomanstime.com/?page_id=32

The Perinatal Post of the WFSM Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology is now online at http://www.wfubmc.edu/Obgyn/PerinatalOutreach.  Upcoming programs are posted.

The Grantsmanship Center conducts workshops designed for novice and experienced grantseekers.  Intensive 5-day workshops combine expert instruction with practical exercises to take you step-by-step through all the stages of planning programs, locating funding sources, and writing grant proposals. Participants' current needs and programs are the basis of all class research and proposal writing exercises. Graduates of this workshop also receive a full year of membership services, which include access to online funding databases, discounts on publications, a proposal review by your trainer, and more.  http://www.tgci.com

The WFSM Office of Research offers practical workshops to help faculty successfully obtain funding.  Learn more at http://www1.wfubmc.edu/OR/Educational+Outreach/Scheduled+Trainings.htm

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Announcements

Two Foundations Join Forces for Women Veterans: With support from McCormick Foundation, Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) Foundation will host Join Forces for Women Veterans, a national Summit to raise awareness, create an action plan and launch a fund to help support solutions for women veterans who are challenged in their transition to civilian career, family, and community lives. The Summit will build on existing research as well as best practices of successful programs and policies.  http://www.pnnonline.org/foundations-join-forces-for-women-vets.

Global Women in Reproductive Sciences.  This website is devoted to highlighting the global advances in reproductive sciences and the world wide contributions women have made to the field.  http://www.g-wires.org

Career Basics: Advice and Resources for Scientists: The booklet provides advice and help on preparing CVs and resumes, writing grants and scientific papers, networking, and much more. Read each article in the booklet online, or download each chapter or the entire booklet as a PDF. All for free. It is one more tool Science Careers provides to help you jump-start your career, be it in academia or outside the ivory tower!  http://sciencecareers.sciencemag.org/tools_tips/outreach/career_basics_2009

The Design and Analysis Unit (DAU) is a new component of the Research Support Core in the Office of Research (OR).  It is designed to provide collaborative advice and services in the areas of study design, data analysis, data entry, and data management.  It is a collaboration between the OR and the Department of Biostatistical Sciences.  DAU services include both pre-and post-award statistical work, and will be tailored to investigators’ needs.  To learn more about the DAU: www.phs.wfubmc.edu/docs/dbs/DAU_Resources.doc

The Center for Scientific Review (CSR) is the portal for NIH grant applications and their review for scientific merit. They organize the peer review groups or study sections that evaluate the majority of the research grant applications sent to NIH.  Their website contains valuable information about peer review. http://cms.csr.nih.gov/PeerReviewMeetings

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Federal Funding Links

National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Office of Extramural Research: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/index.html
Grants.gov: http://www.grants.gov/applicants/find_grant_opportunities.jsp
Federal Business Opportunities: https://www.fbo.gov
Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ): http://www.ahcpr.gov/fund/
National Library of Medicine (NLM): http://www.nlm.nih.gov/grants.html
Office of Research on Women's Health (ORWH): http://www4.od.nih.gov/orwh/research.html
FDA: Office of Women's Health: http://www.fda.gov/womens/info-researchers.html

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Foundation Funding Links

Foundation Center: http://foundationcenter.org/
Kate B. Reynolds Charitable Trust: http://www.kbr.org/
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation: http://www.rwjf.org/applications/solicited/cfplist.jsp
W.M. Keck Foundation: http://www.wmkeck.org/programs/medical.html
American Federation for Aging Research: www.afar.org
Society for Women's Health Research: http://www.womenshealthresearch.org/site/PageServer?pagename=homepage

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