NSF has announced $36,450,000 to $64,800,000 in anticipated funding for 900-1,600 new fellowships in FY 2009 through their Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP).
The purpose of the Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to ensure the vitality of the scientific and technological workforce in the United States and to reinforce its diversity. The program [...]

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Jonathan Moreno, in his opening editorial for Science Progress writes:
In the 21st century, more than ever, it is no exaggeration to assert that only free and rigorous inquiry and not authoritarian dogma can provide the reliable information required for our physical survival. Perhaps most important, progress in science is essential for a continued sense of [...]

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I just received an announcement for the GE & Science Prize for Young Life Scientists.
About the prize
At GE and Science we believe in rewarding the best young scientists around the world. Which is why we want to hear from you if you’ve been awarded a PhD in molecular biology during 2007.
Submit a 1,000 word essay [...]

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National Science Foundation (NSF) Director Arden L. Bement Jr. has presented the agency’s proposed $6.85 billion budget for fiscal year (FY) 2009, a 13 percent increase over its actual FY 2008 budget. The additional $822.10 million would increase funding for agency programs that advance the frontiers of research and education in science and [...]

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