Research on Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders Grant

Research on Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders (R01) In the past decade, the number of confirmed cases of Autism has skyrocketed.  Although medical professionals, scientists, and researchers have some ideas regarding the cause of such dramatic increase, as well as the disorder itself, more research is needed.  Currently, the US government’s Department of Education, Environmental [...]

Racial and Ethnic Discrimination/Bias on Healthcare Delivery Grant

The Department of Education along with National Institutes of Health under the US Federal Government is offering this grant under the Funding Opportunity Number of PA-08-084.  Eligible applicants have until May 07, 2011 to apply for this grant, which has an award ceiling of $200,000.  While this is a primary grant for the subject, several [...]

Reducing Risk Behaviors by Promoting Positive Youth Development Grant

Youth of this country desperately need focus and direction.  The Federal Government realizes that some of the risky behaviors seen in today’s youth relates back to issues in the home, bullying, drugs, etc.  To fight this problem and give youth a real chance at an incredible life, the Department of Education along with National Institutes [...]

Mechanisms of Alcohol and Nicotine Co-Dependence Grant

Dependence on alcohol and/or nicotine is a problem that millions of people struggle with on a daily basis.  While alcohol consumption on rare occasions is not necessarily harmful, nicotine is always dangerous to a person’s health.  However, when a person depends on one or both of these addictive habits, two things happen.  First, the individual’s [...]