Research Blog
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2022 NEH Summer Stipends
Vanderbilt University may nominate two candidates for the National Endowment for the Humanities' Summer Stipends program. Summer Stipends support individuals pursuing advanced research that is of value to humanities scholars, general audiences or both. Read MoreJun 6, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Mellon Foundation New Directions Fellowships
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation’s New Directions Fellowships. New Directions Fellowships assist faculty members in the humanities and humanistic social sciences who seek to acquire systematic training outside their own areas of special interest. Read MoreJun 6, 2021
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Vanderbilt postdoctoral fellow studies impact of relational meetings on community organizing
In new research, Vanderbilt Divinity School postdoctoral fellow Aaron Stauffer examines the role of “relational meetings” between stakeholders as a means to build power and expand a coalition. Read MoreMay 24, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 V Foundation Adult Translational Cancer Research Awards
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may choose one nominee for the V Foundation 2021 Adult Translational Cancer Research (Immuno-oncology/Immunotherapy) Grants Program. The grant provides $600,000 in three annual installments of $200,000. Read MoreMay 17, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust – Ornamental Horticulture Grants
The Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust supports education and research in ornamental horticulture. Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the grant program. Read MoreMay 17, 2021
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W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program seeking concept papers for fall 2021
Vanderbilt University may submit up to two proposals, one in medical research and one in science and engineering, for the W.M. Keck Foundation Research Program. The goal of the program is to benefit humanity by supporting work that has a distinctive and novel approach, questions a prevailing paradigm, or has the potential to break open new territory in a field. Read MoreMay 2, 2021
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VU Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Mathers Foundation Grant Program
Vanderbilt University may submit four proposals for the summer/fall cycle of the Mathers Foundation grants program. The mission of The G. Harold and Leila Y. Mathers Foundation is to advance knowledge in the life sciences by sponsoring scientific research that will benefit mankind. Read MoreMay 2, 2021
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Global Voices Fellows named for fall 2021
Emily J. Lordi and Caroline Randall Williams will build on Vanderbilt’s national and international recognition while amplifying the reach and impact of their research as Global Voices Fellows for the fall 2021 semester. Read MoreApr 28, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Mallinckrodt Grant Program
Vanderbilt may submit one proposal for the Edward Mallinckrodt Foundation Grant Program. The foundation supports early stage investigators engaged in basic biomedical research that has the potential to significantly advance the understanding, diagnosis or treatment of disease. Read MoreApr 22, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 American Honda Foundation
Vanderbilt University may submit one proposal to the American Honda Foundation's Grants for Youth Education and Scientific Education. The American Honda Foundation engages in grant making that reflects the basic tenets, beliefs and philosophies of Honda companies. Read MoreApr 22, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Alfred P. Sloan Foundation – Creating Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education
Vanderbilt University may submit one letter of inquiry as lead institution to the Creating Equitable Pathways to STEM Graduate Education program from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. Read MoreApr 15, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2022 Breast Cancer Alliance Young Investigator Grants
Vanderbilt University may submit two applications for the Breast Cancer Alliance (BCA) Young Investigator Grants. The mission of the BCA is to improve survival rates and quality of life for those impacted by breast cancer through better prevention, early detection, treatment and cure. Read MoreApr 11, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: NEH American Rescue Plan – Humanities Organizations
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the National Endowment for the Humanities "American Rescue Plan: Humanities Organizations" program. This program invites applications from eligible organizations seeking support for humanities positions and projects that have been adversely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic. Read MoreApr 11, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: VentureWell Spring 2021 Faculty Grants Program – Sustainable Design
Vanderbilt University may submit two proposals for the VentureWell Spring 2021 Faculty Grants Program – Sustainable Design application cycle. VentureWell is on a mission to cultivate a diverse and inclusive pipeline of inventors, innovators and entrepreneurs driven to solve the world’s biggest challenges and create lasting impact. Read MoreApr 9, 2021
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Vanderbilt professor’s book explores Jews’ and Christians’ differing interpretations of the same biblical texts
People of different religious traditions interpret the Bible differently, but what did those passages originally mean? Professor Amy-Jill Levine explores this in her latest book, "The Bible with and Without Jesus." Read MoreMar 24, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: V Foundation 2021 V Clinical Scholar Program
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may choose one nominee for the V Clinical Scholar Program from the V Foundation. To accelerate cancer treatment and cures, the V Foundation proposes to develop the careers of clinicians who will become leaders in developing programs of cancer clinical trials that are sequential and based on hypothesis-driven research. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Phi Beta Psi Charity Trust Cancer Research Grant
Vanderbilt has been invited to submit two proposals to the Phi Beta Psi Charity Trust research grant competition. The goal of the Phi Beta Psi Charity Trust is to advance cancer research nationwide to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment by providing research grants to qualified investigators addressing original questions and hypotheses to be explored in basic and clinical studies in the field of cancer. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: Prevent Cancer Foundation 2021 Community Grants
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Prevent Cancer Foundation 2021 Community Grants program. The mission of the Prevent Cancer Foundation is saving lives across all populations through cancer prevention and early detection. Read MoreMar 22, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: 2021 Conservation, Food and Health Grants
Vanderbilt University may submit one application to the Conservation, Food and Health Foundation Grants program. The CFH seeks to protect natural resources, improve the production and distribution of food, and promote public health in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. Read MoreMar 15, 2021
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Limited Submission Opportunity: V Foundation 2021 V Scholar Award in Adult Cancer Research
Vanderbilt (VU and VUMC, collaboratively) may choose up to two nominees for the V Foundation V Scholar Award program. The V Foundation aims to “achieve victory over cancer” in part by funding cancer research grants. Read MoreMar 11, 2021