You can find below some of the major non-European funding programs of potential interest to the University of Parma. The themes of the programs are defined in brackets: Environment (AMB), Chemistry (CHI), Computer Science (ICT), Engineering and Architecture (IA), Mathematics and Physics (MF), Socio-Economic Sciences (SSH), and Life Sciences (LIF). You can find detailed data sheets of each funding programs on the Elly Proform page of International Research. .
American Federation for Aging Research (CHI; LIF) The American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR) is a US nonprofit organization whose mission is to support and promote healthy aging through biomedical research. It funds two types of grants: Small Research Grant Program for the Next Generation of Researchers in Alzheimer's Disease, Glenn Foundation for Medical Research and AFAR Grants for Junior Faculty. Official website of the program
American Association of University Women (AMB; CHI; ICT; IA; LIF; MF) The American Association of University Women (AAUW) funds grants of varying amounts to female researchers with the aim of strengthening their publication capacity and increasing gender equality in the fields of engineering and science in general. Official website of the program
Allen Foundation, Inc. (AMB; LIF; SSH) The Foundation funds grants annually for research on: nutrition; education programs for mothers during pregnancy and after the birth of their children so that they can pass on good eating habits at an early age; training for educators which enables them to disseminate good nutritional practices. Moreover, it gives support to dissemination activities of information regarding healthy eating practices and habits. In limited situations it provides for grants aiming to help solve immediate problems of hunger and malnutrition. Program link
Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (CHI; LIF) The Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) supports scientists working on new treatments for Alzheimer's disease. It funds research programs, organizes conferences, and provides expertise to accelerate drug discovery and development. Three types of grants are open to European researchers: ADDF/NIH Funding Initiative Accelerating Drug Discovery for Frontotemporal Dementias Program to Accelerate Clinical Trials (PACT) Program link
American Academy of Neurology (CHI; LIF) The American Academy of Neurology annually funds the Potamkin Prize for Research in Pick's, Alzheimer's, and Related Diseases. The prize is awarded in recognition of important contributions to the understanding of the causes, prevention, and treatment of Pick's and Alzheimer's and related diseases. Site link
American Association for Cancer Research (AMB; CHI; LIF; SSH) The AACR funds research on cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Through its activities it accelerates the dissemination of new research results among scientists and others who are dedicated to the fight against cancer, and it promotes science education and training. It funds grants (including travel grants) with varying amounts and frequency. Program link
American Physiological Society (CHI; LIF) The APS annually grant awards to young and experienced researchers as part of the society's mission to highlight excellence in physiology research and education. European researchers can participate in the calls: Beverly Petterson Bishop Award for Excellence in Neuroscience Dean Franklin Young Investigator Award Program link
Arthritis National Research Foundation (CHI; LIF) The Foundation's main goal is to support cutting-edge arthritis research. It funds annual grants to experienced researchers with maximum contributions of $100,000. Official website of the program
Bibliographical society of America (SSH) The program Bibliographical Society of America Fellowship funds short-term grants to support bibliographic survey as well as research on publication history and publishing history. Projects with different themes are funded by researchers with different degrees of experience Program link
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (AMB; CHI; ICT; IA; LIF; MF) The foundation is active in medical research, in the fight for AIDS and malaria, in the improvement of living conditions in the third world, and in education. It funds grants (grand challenges) of varying amounts and duration to young and experienced researchers Program link
Brain and Behaviour Research Foundation (LIF) The Brain & Behavior Research Foundation is committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by awarding grants for activities in this field.The foundation offers 3 types of grants for researchers at all stages of their careers: NARSAD Young Investigator Grant NARSAD Independent Investigator Grant ARSAD Distinguished Investigator Grant Program link
Brightfocus foundation (CHI; LIF) The foundation funds two types of grants for innovative research on Alzheimer's, glaucoma and macular degeneration. Program link
CONTINUED... CANCER RESEARCH ORGANISATION (CHI; LIF) CHINESE ACADEMY OF SCIENCE (AMB; CHI; ICT; IA; LIF; MF) CURE - Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CHI; LIF) EPPENDORF & SCIENCE (LIF) FARA - FRIEDREICH'S ATAXIA RESEARCH ALLIANCE (CHI; LIF) FRAGILE X RESEARCH FOUNDATION (LIF) FULLBRIGHT PROGRAMME (AMB; CHI; ICT; IA; LIF; MF; SHH) GETTY FOUNDATION (SSH) GLAUCOMA RESEARCH FOUNDATION (LIF) GOOGLE (ICT, IA, MF, SSH) GOVERNMENT OF CANADA (AMB; CHI; ICT; IA; LIF; MF; SHH) HARRY FRANK GUGGENHEIM FOUNDATION (SSH) HUMAN FRONTIER SCIENCE PROGRAM (AMB; CHI; ICT;IA; LIF; MF) IARC - INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER (LIF) IRRF - INTERNATIONAL RETINAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION (LIF) JSPS - JAPAN SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE (AMB; CHI; ICT;IA; MF; LIF; SSH) JEROME LEJEUNE FOUNDATION (LIF) JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION (SHH) LALOR FOUNDATION (LIF) LIBRARY OF CONGRESS - KLUGE CENTER (SSH) MDA VENTURE PHILANTHROPY (CHI; LIF) MATSUMAE INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION (LIF; IA) MAZAK FOUNDATION (IA) MIZUTANI FOUNDATION FOR GLYCOSCIENCE (CHI; LIF) NATO - SCIENCE FOR PEACE AND SECURITY PROGRAMME (AMB; CHI; ICT; IA; LIF; MF) NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH (LIF) NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT (NIHCM) FOUNDATION (SSH) NATIONAL PKU ALLIANCE (CHI; LIF) NATIONAL ROSACEA SOCIETY (LIF; SSH) NATIONAL SCIENCE FOUNDATION (AMB; CHI; ICT; IA; LIF; SSH) NSERC - NATURAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA (IA; LIF) PCC - PARTNERSHIP FOR CLEAN COMPETITION (CHI; MF; LIF) SAMSUNG ADVANCED INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (AMB; ICT; IA) SHEIKH SAUD BIN SAQR AL QASIMI FOUNDATION FOR POLICY RESEARCH (AMB; IA; LIF; SSH) SOCIETY FOR NEUROSCIENCE (IA; LIF; MF) THE ASL ASSOCIATION (LIF) THE CONSERVATION, FOOD AND HEALTH FOUNDATION (AMB; IA; LIF; SSH) THE EPILESPY FOUNDATION (LIF) THE JOHN ARMENISE - HARVARD FOUNDATION (LIF) THE MICHAEL J. FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSONS' RESEARCH (LIF) THE MOHAMED BIN ZAYED SPECIES CONSERVATION FUND (AMB; LIF) THE NOVARTIS FOUNDATION (JAPAN) FOR THE PROMOTION OF SCIENCE (CHI; LIF; SSH) THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY (AMB; LIF; SSH) THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY WEXNER MEDICAL CENTER'S HEART AND VASCULAR CENTER (LIF)
