May 17, 2008

Robert Wood Foundation Health & Society Scholars Program

Robert Wood Foundation Health & Society Scholars Program: Announces Call for Applications

Deadline: October 3, 2008

This scholars program is designed to help build the nation's capacity for research, leadership, and policy change in regard to the multiple determinants of population health. The program's goal is to improve health by training scholars to: investigate the connections among biological, genetic, behavioral, environmental, economic, and social determinants of health; and develop, evaluate, and disseminate knowledge and interventions that integrate and act on these determinants to improve health. To be eligible, scholars must: have completed doctoral training by the time of entry into the two-year program (August or September 2009).

Winners will receive an annual stipend of $86,000 in year one and $89,000 in year two of the program. For complete details on eligibility visit: http://www.rwjf. org/applications /solicited/ cfp.jsp?ID= 20241.

Western Union Foundation: Funds Efforts to Empower Migrant Families and Help Alleviate Poverty

Deadline: September 1, 2008 (letters of inquiry)

Eligible to apply for funding from the Western Union Foundation are nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations working to serve migrant and immigrant populations, as well as NGOs operating in the developing world that help alleviate poverty and provide economic development programs. The foundation's three primary focus areas include: Creating Pathways to Opportunity: focusing on programs that allow individuals to have better access to educational opportunities and economic development programs. Activities may include job training, life skills education, computer education, and financial literacy. Supporting Cultural Inclusion: focusing on programs helping individuals integrate into their new communities. Activities may include language acquisition courses, civic engagement education, and community development programs assisting with the transition into a new community. And, Fostering Hope in the Developing World: supporting programs that provide basic human services to communities in developing countries. Activities may include infrastructure improvement (access to clean water, housing, etc.), economic development, or access to technology. For details visit: http://corporate. westernunion. com/foundation_ guidelines. html.

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