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Government Opportunities

Wisconsin Humanities Council Mini Grant Program

The Wisconsin Humanities Council’s grant programs provides support for public humanities programs that encourage participates to converse, connect, and reflect upon our world. From community discussion programs to media projects, from museum exhibitions to professional development for educators, Wisconsin Humanities Council grants strengthen communities and enrich the cultural life of the state. Mini Grant proposals are due 1 May 2013, 1 August 2013 or 1 November 2013.

NIH Academic Research Enhancement Award

AREA grants support small research projects in the biomedical and behavioral sciences conducted by faculty and students in health professional schools, and other academic components that have not been major recipients of NIH research grant funds. The three goals of the AREA program are to support meritorious research, to strengthen the research environment of the institution, and to expose students to research. Proposals are due 25 June 2013, 25 October 2013, or 25 February 2014.

DPI Math and Science Partnership Grant

The Math and Science Partnership Grant is intended to increase the academic achievement of students in mathematics and science by enhancing the content knowledge and teaching skills of classroom teachers. Partnerships between high need school districts and the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics faculty in institutions of higher education are at the core of these improvement efforts. Proposals are due 12 July 2013.

The Wisconsin Humanities Council’s grant programs provides support for public humanities programs that encourage participates to converse, connect, and reflect upon our world. From community discussion programs to media projects, from museum exhibitions to professional development for educators, Wisconsin Humanities Council grants strengthen communities and enrich the cultural life of the state. Major Grant proposals are due 15 August 2013 or 16 December 2013.

The REU Program supports active research participation by undergraduate students in any of the areas of research funded by the National Science Foundation. REU projects involve students in meaningful ways in ongoing research programs or in research projects specifically designed for the REU program. Proposals are due 28 August 2013.

The RUI Program supports research by faculty members of predominantly undergraduate institutions through the funding of individual and collaborative research projects; the purchase of shared-use research instrumentation; and Research Opportunity Awards for work with NSF-supported investigators at other institutions. Proposals may be submitted at anytime.

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Department of Education FIPSE Comprehensive

The FIPSE Comprehensive Program supports and disseminates innovative reform projects that promise to be models for improving the quality of postsecondary education and increasing student access. The deadline for 2012 has not been released.

NEH Collaborative Research Grants

Collaborative Research Grants support interpretive research undertaken by a team of two or more scholars, for full-time or part-time activities for periods of a minimum of one year up to a maximum of three years. Support is available for various combinations of scholars, consultants, and research assistants; project-related travel; field work; applications of information technology; and technical support and services. Proposals are due 6 December 2012.

NEH Scholarly Editions and Translations

Scholarly Editions and Translations grants support the preparation of editions and translations of pre-existing texts and documents that are currently inaccessible or available in inadequate editions. These grants support full-time or part-time activities for periods of a minimum of one year up to a maximum of three years. Proposals are due 6 December 2012.

The Transforming Undergraduate Education in STEM Program seeks to improve the quality of STEM education for all undergraduate students. This program encourages projects that have the potential to transform undergraduate STEM education. Transferability and dissemination are critical aspects for projects developing instructional materials and methods and should be considered throughout the project's lifetime. Proposals are due 14 January 2013.

Contacts

Denise Ehlen, Director
262.472.5212
ehlend@uww.edu

Ron Fleischmann, Grants Manager
262.472.5212
fleischr@uww.edu