The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM) Foundation is soliciting proposals for research funding in the area of laboratory animal science and medicine. The deadline for pre-proposals is August 1, 1997, with initial one-year awards granted by January 1, 1998. About $30,000 will be awarded. In 1997 the Foundation expects to focus its funding in the following five areas: analgesia/anesthesia, animal behavior/well-being, diagnostics/diseases of laboratory animals, laboratory animal husbandry, and toxicology issues.
The pre-proposal research plan, not to exceed two pages, must include a working title for the project, objectives of the research, an outline of the experimental design, time span for the study, total budget requirements, name of the principal investigator, and name of the institution where the research will be conducted. Fifteen copies of the pre-proposal must be received by August 1, 1997, by the Foundation chairperson. Requests for full proposals will be sent to selected applicants before September 15, 1997.
For additional information, please address correspondence and pre-proposals to Martin Morin, D.V.M., ACLAM Foundation, P.O. Box 103, Chestertown, MD 21620 USA, phone: (410) 810-1869, fax: (410) 810-1870, e-mail: morinasc@skipjack.bluecrab.org
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The Prince Laurant Foundation for welfare of domestic and wild animals, wishes to undertake various initiatives to further the appreciation and respect for the dignity of animals, regardless of the species and irrespective of the role humans have assigned them. This year the prize will be awarded to a scientific investigation or action that has significantly contributed to the improvement of animal welfare. The prize of 500, 000 Belgian francs will be awarded to a person or a team working in Belgium or abroad, and the selection will be carried out by a jury of national and international experts. Submissions for the prize must be presented not later than September 30, 1997, to the Prince Laurant Foundation Prize, North Plaza Building, E. Jacqmainlaan 157, 1210 Brussels, Belgium. For more information contact, phone:+32 2 204 01 97, fax: +32 2 204 01 99. Copies of the prize regulations/guidelines for submission are available from AWIC.
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Professional in the academic, biomedical, or legal fieldsperforms independent research on ethical issues in medicine, biosciences, and related fields. The typical stay at the Center is 2 weeks to 1 month.
For more information about the center's programs, contact Strachan Donnelley, Director of Education, Hastings Center, 255 Elm Rd., Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510, phone: (914) 762-8500, fax: (914) 762-2124.
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The Procter and Gamble Company supports research for development of new technologies that will replace or reduce the numbers of animals or reduce the distress imposed on animals currently used in testing the safety and efficacy of drugs and consumer products. Three grants will be awarded. The maximum award will be $50,000 annually for up to 3 years. The deadline for submission of proposals is August 15, 1997. For additional information, please contact the Program Administrator, International Program for Animal Alternatives, Procter and Gamble Company, Miami Valley Laboratories, P.O. Box 538707, Cincinnati, OH 45253-8707 USA, fax: (513) 627-1153.
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SmithKline Beecham provides support to organizations located near areas where SKB has corporate locations. Among the programs that are funded are animals for use as assistants or in therapy, canine companions for disabled individuals, etc. For more information, contact Director, Corporate Responsibility Programs, SmithKline Beecham, P.O. Box 7929, 1 Franklin Plaza, FP2130, Philadelphia, PA 19101-7929.
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These grants are for research or programs concerned with the conservation of endangered or threatened wildlife and habitats. Each project must have a specific conservation component. The maximum award is $20,000. The deadline for receipt of proposals is October 1, 1997. For more information, contact Research Fellowship Coordinator, NYZS/Wildlife Conservation Society, 185th Street & Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10460, phone: (718) 220-5896, fax: (718) 364-4275, e-mail: fellowship.wcs@mcimail.com
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This is a 1-year, nonrenewable award to provide support for pilot projects, testing of new techniques, or feasibility studies that may provide the foundation for more extensive work. Among the areas of study to be considered are methods to decrease pain and distress to laboratory animals and optimal housing requirements. The maximum award is $25,000. Deadline for receipt of proposals is October 1, 1997. For more information, contact Director, Comparative Medicine Program, NCRR, 5333 Westbard Avenue, Westwood Building, Bethesda, MD 20892, phone: (301) 435-0744, or (301) 435-0844, website http://www.ncrr.nih.gov
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The National Institutes of Health invites grant applications for investigations into research methods that do not use animals, use fewer animals, or produce less pain and distress in animals in research. Grant applications are requested for projects that will increase the extent and depth of knowledge needed to develop methods of biomedical research that do not require the use of vertebrate animals; reduce the number of vertebrate animals used in research; produce less pain and distress in vertebrate animals than methods currently used; validate or demonstrate the reliability of nonanimal methods; and/or expand nonvertebrate animal research methods that have been found valid and reliable. The support mechanism for this program will be the traditional investigator-initiated research project grant under which the applicant will plan, direct, and carry out the research program. Support will be provided for up to 5 years, renewable. Applicants are encouraged to contact the National Center for Research Resources (NCRR) prior to submitting an application. The deadline for receipt of proposals is October 1, 1997. For more information, contact Director, Comparative Medicine Program, NCRR, 5333 Westbard Avenue, Westwood Building, Bethesda, MD 20892, phone: (301) 435-0744, or (301) 435-0844, website http://www.ncrr.nih.gov
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These grants are excellent professional development opportunities and provide funding to pursue professional interests abroad. Non-U.S. candidates apply in their home country for awards to study in the United States. U.S. candidates have an August 1, 1997, deadline. Opportunities exist in every area of the social sciences, arts and humanities, sciences, and many professional fields. Fulbright grants include undergraduate and graduate teaching, individual advanced research, joint research collaboration, and more. For additional information, contact the U.S. Information Agency Fulbright Senior Scholar Program, Council for International Exchange of Scholars, Box INET, 3007 Tilden St., NW, Suite 5M, Washington, DC 20008-3009, USA, phone: (202) 686-7877, e-mail: cies1@ciesnet.cies.org, website http://www.cies.org
Non-U.S. candidates must contact the Fulbright commission or United States embassy in their home country to apply for grants in the United States.
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