JSMF - Scholar Awards

James S. McDonnell Scholar Awards

Deadline: The deadline has passed. The deadline for applications and letters of support was Monday, April 7, 2008, 3:59 PM CDT.

The requested funds can be used to support research expenses such as personnel, equipment, and supplies. Funds can also be used to foster collaborations and for small workshops, and travel specifically related to advancing the proposed research program. Funds can not be used to support attendance at large professional society meetings.

The nominee can request up to 30% of salary, commensurate with requested and available time and effort, if the nominee has a position where it is required that a researcher raise a substantial percentage of his or her salary from grants. A letter from the CEO of the sponsoring institution documenting the institutional salary policy and confirming the nominee's available time and effort must be included in the application. (SEE #2 IN APPLICATION GUIDELINES)



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			James S. McDonnell Scholar Awards Introduction Understanding Human Cognition Eligibility Application Guidelines Budget Selection Criteria Decision & Notification Apply Online Applications Letters of Support Deadline: The deadline has passed. The deadline for applications and letters of support was Monday, April 7, 2008, 3:59 PM CDT. Scholar Awards: Budget $600,000 to be expended over 6 years. Budgets will be negotiated when the award is made. The requested funds can be used to support research expenses such as personnel, equipment, and supplies. Funds can also be used to foster collaborations and for small workshops, and travel specifically related to advancing the proposed research program. Funds can not be used to support attendance at large professional society meetings. The nominee can request up to 30% of salary, commensurate with requested and available time and effort, if the nominee has a position where it is required that a researcher raise a substantial percentage of his or her salary from grants. A letter from the CEO of the sponsoring institution documenting the institutional salary policy and confirming the nominee's available time and effort must be included in the application. (SEE #2 IN APPLICATION GUIDELINES) Grantee institutions must agree to waive all indirect and administrative costs.