Funding Briefs

Young biomedical scientists will lose a major source of postdoctoral training funds as a result of the decision by the Lucille P. Markey Charitable Trust to terminate its Markey Scholars in Biomedical Science program. The trust, created by the heir to the Calumet Farm horseracing fortune, was established in 1982 with the stipulation that all its funds be distributed by 1997. The trustees decided that its seventh round of scholars, announced in February, would be its last. Since the Scholar Awards program was established in 1984, the trust has committed more than $62 million in support of 115 scientists from 33 academic institutions. The Program on Science and International Security of the American Association for the Advancement of Science offers its second annual Hilliard Roderick Prize for Excellence in Science, Arms Control, and International Security. The prize was established by Roderick's widow, Ulla Magnusson. Roderick, a physicist, worked at the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Washington, D.C. The award commemorates his work in promoting international controls on the proliferation of chemical weapons. Scholars who have developed arms-control technology, written works on international security, or engaged in other activities that have advanced thinking about the technical aspects of achieving peace are eligible. The winner will receive $5,000 and a medal at AAAS's 1992 annual meeting. Nominations are due by September 16. The nomination letter should describe the nominee's recent contribution to arms control and its significance, and should be accompanied by two supporting letters. For more information, contact Iris Whiting, Hilliard Roderick Prize, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Department GEN, 1333 H St., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005; (202) 326-6495. The United States Commerce Department's Advanced Technology Program (ATP) is seeking proposals for approximately $20 million in technology development grants. Individual U.S. businesses, independent research institutes, or joint ventures involving such organizations may submit proposals for exploring new technologies with broad potential applications. ATP awards support research and development of a new technology up to the point at which basic technical difficulties are resolved and assessment of commercial potential can begin. An individual firm may apply for up to $2 million to be used for direct R&D costs over a three-year period. Joint ventures may receive awards for up to five years in amounts limited only by available funds. This is the second round of ATP awards since the program was established in 1988. The application deadline is September 25. For more information, contact the Advanced Technology Program, A430 Administration Building, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, Md. 20899; (301) 975-2636. For program updates, call (301) 975-2273. The American Society for Microbiology offers President's Fellowships to predoctoral graduate students or junior research workers. Sponsored by the Parke-Davis Pharmaceutical Research Division of Warner-Lambert Co., Morris Plains, N.J., the fellowships provide transportation and living expenses for young scientists wishing to visit another laboratory in the United States for up to two weeks of training. The President's Fellowship is intended to support a student's individual work with a mentor in the field of microbiology. Following the laboratory visit, the fellow must submit a brief description of accomplishments under the fellowship. Award amounts are determined by the merit of the proposal and the availability of funds. Application deadlines are February 1, June 1, and October 1, and proposals must be submitted at least four months before the date of the intended visit. Applications must include a letter of support from the student's current mentor and a statement of agreement from a supervising scientist at the laboratory to be visited. For more information, contact the President's Fellowships Committee, American Society for Microbiology, 1325 Massachusetts Ave., N.W., Washington, D.C. 20005.

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