Call for Proposals
Rapid Response Research (RAPID) on the Effects of the 2010 Haitian Earthquake
National Science Foundation
Deadline: March 5, 2010

The National Science Foundation is accepting rapid response research proposals to study the effects of the January 12, 2010, earthquake in Haiti. Research should focus on areas that require urgent access to perishable data. When possible, researchers should foster intellectual collaboration with their Haitian counterparts. Most awards will be under $40,000. For more information and proposal guidelines, see the Dear Colleague letter at the link above.


Call for Nominations
Blanchard Award for Academic Excellence in Emergency Management Higher Education
North Dakota State University
Deadline: March 5, 2010

North Dakota State University is now accepting nominations for the Dr. B. Wayne Blanchard Award recognizing those who have made outstanding contributions to emergency management higher education. Submissions should be a one-page summary of the nominee’s contributions. More information is available at the link above. Questions can be sent to Carol Cwiak.