The November 2008 issue of the Research Highlights newsletter is now online and ready for reading – just go to http://www.research.olemiss.edu/ResearchHighlights/current

The November issue includes these items:

1. A feature article about important recent announcements from the National Institutes of Health and the National Science Foundation;
2. News about recent UM research funding activity;
3. Updates and tips for using COS online services for UM researchers and scholars;
4. Brief notes on news you can use or explore further;
5. A few recent program announcements and upcoming deadlines, as well as tools and links to help you find more;
6. Some upcoming local, national and international events of interest;
7. Congratulations to last month’s recipients of external funding awards, as well as a complete listing of awards received and proposals submitted last month.

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs publishes Research Highlights for University of Mississippi faculty, staff and students who are interested in and involved in research, scholarship, and creative activities. We hope this publication is a useful tool for UM researchers and scholars in all disciplines. If you have questions or suggestions, or if you wish to submit news items or story ideas, please email the Research Highlights editor at research@olemiss.edu.
 

NASA History Division Winter/Spring 2009 Internships

The NASA History Division is seeking undergraduate and graduate students for winter/spring 2009 internships. The History Division maintains archival materials to answer research questions from NASA personnel, journalists, scholars, students at all levels, and others from around the world. The division also edits and publishes several books and monographs each year. It maintains a large number of Web sites on NASA history. Students of all majors are welcome to apply. While detailed prior knowledge of the aeronautics and space fields is not necessary, a keen interest and some basic familiarity with these topics are needed. Strong research, writing and editing skills are essential. Experience with computers, especially HTML formatting, is a plus. Intern projects are flexible. Typical projects include handling a wide variety of information requests, editing historical manuscripts, doing research and writing biographical sketches, updating and creating Web pages, and identifying and captioning photos. The deadline for applications is December 2, 2008. For more information, visit http://history.nasa.gov/interncall.htm. Questions about this opportunity should be directed to histinfo@hq.nasa.gov.

NASA Aeronautics Scholarship Program

NASA's Aeronautics Mission Directorate is currently accepting scholarship applications from undergraduate and graduate students in aeronautics and related fields for the academic year beginning in fall 2009. Twenty undergraduate students in their second year of study will receive up to $15,000 per year for two years and a summer internship at a NASA center with a $10,000 stipend. Five graduate students will receive up to $35,000 per year for three years and two summer internships at a NASA center with $10,000 stipends. All applicants must be U.S. citizens. Applications are due January 16, 2009. For more information about this opportunity and to apply online, visit http://nasa.asee.org/ . Questions about this scholarship should be directed tonasa.asp@asee.org.

NASA Undergraduate Student Research Project Summer 2009 Session

NASA’s Undergraduate Student Research Project is currently accepting applications for 10-week summer 2009 internships. These internships offer students the opportunity to work alongside NASA scientists and engineers at NASA's field centers, laboratories and test facilities. Applicants must be rising sophomores, juniors or seniors with a 3.0 GPA. They must have an academic major or course work concentration in engineering, math, computer science, or physical or life sciences. Participants work on practical problems that will be applied in aerospace or on future NASA missions. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. The application deadline for the summer 2009 session is January 23, 2009. For more information, visit http://www.nasa.gov/audience/forstudents/postsecondary/programs/Undergraduate_Student_Research_Project.html.

National Space Biomedical Research Institute Announces Opportunities for College Students

The National Space Biomedical Research Institute seeks solutions to health concerns facing astronauts on long missions. This research also benefits patients on Earth. The NSBRI has two exciting opportunities for college students on several levels.

Graduate Education Program in Space Life Sciences
The NSBRI-sponsored training program in space life sciences enables students to work toward a Ph.D. or M.D./Ph.D. at Texas A&M Universityand focus their research on space life sciences and fields related to the space initiative. Texas A&M is currently recruiting participants for fall 2009. Students will pursue doctoral degrees in kinesiology, nuclear engineering (health physics) or nutrition, or a M.D./Ph.D. or Ph.D. in medical sciences. Application packages are due February. 15, 2009. For more information, visit http://SLSGraduateProgram.tamu.edu.

National Space Biomedical Research Institute Summer Internship Program
The NSBRI’s summer program is for graduate or medical students and undergraduate students who have completed their second year of undergraduate studies. Applicants are asked to send a curriculum vitae or resume, a letter of interest indicating available dates during the summer, and two letters of recommendation. The program is open to U.S. citizens. The deadline to apply for the 2009 program is January 31, 2009. For more information, visit http://www.nsbri.org/Education/SummerInternship.html. Questions about this opportunity should be directed to info@www.nsbri.org .
 

The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is now accepting applications for Fellowship programs, Fellows Grants and Career Development Awards.  Deadlines are in early to mid-December, depending upon program.  Visit http://www.aacr.org/page15195.aspx for the complete guidelines and instructions of all available grants, or proposalCENTRAL (https://proposalcentral.altum.com/) to access the online application.
 

Undergraduate summer fellowships are available at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Environmental Health (NCEH), Division of Laboratory Sciences (DLS) in Atlanta, GA. This fellowship is open to undergraduate students who plan to major in chemistry or biology and have taken courses in general chemistry or biology. The candidate will work on projects associated with developing and applying new methods to characterize and quantitate biochemical markers that are relevant in environmental exposures and chronic diseases. This includes assessing a variety of markers in biologic specimens (such as serum or urine) and developing reference materials. The candidate will be part of a multidisciplinary team and will work with state-of-the-art equipment on topics relevant to public health. DLS offers a stimulating environment that enables summer Fellows to learn about applied analytical chemistry and to enhance their knowledge of public health. The stipend for first time, full-time summer Fellows is $2,100/month and the deadline for application is January 16, 2009. The appointment is through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science Education (ORISE) Fellowship Program.  Interested individuals should complete the application at http://www.orau.gov/cdc/presearchFRAMESET.htm. For further information contact Andrea Lipman, 770-488-4594, aih5@cdc.gov.

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) offers approximately 60 postdoctoral fellowships annually. The NASA Postdoctoral Program (NPP) offers unique research opportunities to highly talented national and international scientists and engineers to engage in ongoing NASA research in Aeronautics, Astrobiology, Astrophysics, Earth Science, Exploration Systems, Heliophysics, Planetary Science, and Space Operations.

• Approximately 60 fellowships awarded annually
• One-year appointments, renewable up to three years
• Annual stipends start at $50,000, with supplements for certain degree fields and high cost-of-living areas
• Annual travel budget of $8,000
• Financial assistance for relocation
• Financial supplement for health insurance purchased through the program

Apply at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc.

Three application deadlines each year: November 1, March 1, and July 1.

Eligibility:

• U.S. citizens
• Foreign nationals with a J-1 visa status as a research scholar, Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status, or Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with pending LPR status
• Recent and senior-level Ph.D. recipients

Locations of Fellowship Positions:

• Ames Research Center, Moffett Field, CA
• Dryden Flight Research Center, Edwards, CA
• Glenn Research Center, Cleveland, OH
• Goddard Space Flight Center, Greenbelt, MD
• Goddard Institute for Space Studies, New York, NY
• Jet Propulsion Laboratory, Pasadena, CA
• Johnson Space Center, Houston, TX
• Kennedy Space Center, Kennedy Space Center, FL
• Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA
• Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, AL
• Stennis Space Center, Stennis Space Center, MS
• NASA Headquarters, Washington, DC
• Various locations associated with the NASA Astrobiology Institute

To obtain more information and to apply for this exciting opportunity, please visit the NPP Web site at http://nasa.orau.org/postdoc.