LARC IBRO

International Neuroscience Fellowship Program (F05)
Receipt Dates: August 14, 2008
Participating Institutes: NINDS, NIDA, NIEHS, NIA
Purpose: To advance the training of junior or mid-career foreign neuroscientists by enhancing their basic or clinical research skills in a research setting in the U.S. Applicants must currently reside outside the U.S.; have a doctoral or equivalent degree, an endorsement from their home institution, a guaranteed appointment in an institution in their home country upon completion of the fellowship, a sponsor in the U.S. who is affiliated with an eligible U.S. organization, and be proficient in English. Preference will be given to applicants from low- to middleincome countries.
Announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-06-227.html
Contact: Stacey Chambers, NINDS: chambers@ninds.nih.gov

1-2 years research training in a U.S. laboratory
Junior or mid-career neuroscientists
PhD, MD or equivalent degrees
A guaranteed position upon returning home
Fluent in English
Preference given to developing countries
Receipt date: August 14, 2008

Global Health Research Initiative Program for New Foreign Investigators (GRIP) (R01)
Receipt Dates: September 22, 2008
Participating Institutes: FIC, NCCAM, NEI, NIA, NIAAA, NIDCD, NIDCR, NINDS, ODS/OD
Purpose: To promote the productive development of foreign investigators from low- to middle-income countries (who are trained in the U.S. or through specific U.S. programs) to independent researchers in their home countries or other low- to middle-income countries. Eligible applicants include individuals who have taken part in the NIH Intramural Visiting Fellow Program, the Fogarty International Center research training programs (D43 or U2R), NIDA INVEST or HUMPHREY Fellowships, the International Neuroscience Fellowship (F05), and the Human Frontier Science Program.
Announcements: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-239.html
Contact: Dr. Aron Primack, FIC: primacka@mail.nih.gov

Fogarty International Research Collaboration Award (FIRCA) – Basic Biomedical (R03)
Receipt Dates: January 21, May 21, and September 21 of each year
Participating Institutes: FIC, NCCAM, NEI, NIA, NIAAA, NIBIB, NIDCD, NIDCR, NIDA, NIEHS, NINDS, OBSSR
Purpose: To foster international research partnerships between NIH-supported U.S. scientists and their collaborators in low- to middle-income countries. The FIRCA program aims to benefit the research interests of both the U.S. and foreign collaborators while increasing research capacity at the foreign site. U.S. scientists who have an eligible NIH grant may apply.
Announcements: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-07-335.html
Contact: Dr. Kathleen Michels, FIC: michelsk@nih.gov

Support international research partnerships between NIH-funded extramural U.S. scientists and collaborators in developing countries
Award is to the U.S. institution for collaborative work at the foreign site
$32,000/year (up to 3 years) for equipment and supplies in the foreign lab, travel and limited salary support for the foreign investigator
Receipt Dates: January 21, May 21, and September 21 of each year

Brain Disorders in the Developing World: Research Across the Lifespan (R21, R01)
Receipt Dates: To be determined (please visit link below for current information)
Participating Institutes: FIC, NEI, NIA, NIAAA, NICHD, NIDA, NIEHS, NINDS, ODS/OD,
Canadian Institute of Neuroscience, Mental Health and Addiction
Purpose: To develop collaborative research and capacity building projects on brain disorders throughout life relevant to low- and middle-income nations. Applicants are expected to develop innovative, collaborative research programs that contribute to the long-term goal of building sustainable research capacity in neurological function and impairment throughout life. The first phase of a project under this program consists of a two-year planning/development grant using the R21 grant mechanism. The R21 grant provides support to organize, plan for, prepare, and assemble an application for a more comprehensive R01 grant.
Announcements: http://www.fic.nih.gov/programs/research_grants/brain_disorder/index.htm
Contact: Dr. Kathleen Michels, FIC: michelsk@nih.gov

Promotes research on brain function and disorders relevant to developing countries
Supports collaborative research between neuroscientists from developed (not necessarily from U.S.) and developing countries
R21 planning grant, $100,000/year, 2 years
R01 research grant, up to 5 years
Receipt date: Pending (please visit the above web address for current information)

Additional Sources of International Travel, Training and Research Support

Fogarty International Center National Science Foundation
http://www.fic.nih.gov http://www.nsf.gov/sbe/int/9614rev.htm

Human Frontier Science Program International Brain Research Organization
http://www.hfsp.org http://www.ibro.org

The Pew Charitable Trusts Wellcome Trust
http://www.pewtrusts.com/grants/index.cfm http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/funding/

U.S. Civilian Research & Development Foundation
http://www.crdf.org/