Biophysical Society Bulletin | May 2020

Communities and Outreach

Grants & Opportunities Doris Duke Charitable Foundation – Sickle Cell Diseases/Advancing Cures Program The Doris Duke Charitable Foundation seeks to fund re- search needed to advance curative therapies or new drug candidates that would decrease sickling of red blood cells. The crossover of researchers from other disciplines and specialties is encouraged. Who may apply: Investigators must hold a PhD, MD, MD/PhD, DO, or equivalent degree; and have a full-time BPS members outside of the United States are welcome to apply to the Ambassador Program. However, we do not recommend applicants in countries (Canada, India, Portugal and United Kingdom) already represented by current Call for BPS Ambassador Program APPLICATION DEADLINE: JULY 15, 2020 It is more important now than ever to maintain the lines of communication in research. As COVID-19 spreads, it can be a reminder that scientific research is a community effort, and to optimize our opportunities for success, it is vital that we share information. Would you like to advocate for biophysics edu- cation and knowledge sharing? If so, please consider applying for the BPS Ambassador Program. BPS works hard to con- tinue to develop biophysics as an inclusive, interdisciplinary, international field and the Ambassador Program is creating a global network of BPS members who serves as local Society resources in their countries or regions to promote the field and foster conversations around biophysics. Ambassadors will play a key role in providing the Society with relevant local content to share with the membership at large and will serve as BPS’ go-to contact in their country and region. Through this program, the Society hopes to grow the biophysics network by educating and inspiring others to pursue careers in biophysics and further develop its advocacy efforts around the world.

Ambassador Program

Empowering Biophysics Globally

Cottrell Scholar Award (CSA) The CSA is available to early career faculty at US and Canadian research universities and primarily undergradu- ate institutions. Awards are for three-year projects in the amount of $100,000 for the entire project. Who may apply: Eligible applicants are tenure-track faculty who hold primary or courtesy appointments in chemistry, physics, or astronomy departments that offer bachelor’s and/or graduate degrees in the applicant’s discipline. Deadline: July 1, 2020 Website: https:/ rescorp.org/cottrell-scholars/cot- trell-scholar-award/guidelines Ambassadors apply. Interested applicants in those countries should hold their applications until the current Ambassador’s term is set to expire in 2023. An ideal country Ambassador is a mid-career to senior scien- tist, actively engaged in biophysics research and committed to remaining in the field for the duration of the Ambassador- ship, an active paid member of the Society in good standing, able to attend the Annual Meeting at the start of their term, working proficiency in English, and with demonstrated ability to contribute to organizations or scientific societies outside of their normal job duties. The program will accept applications through July 15, 2020. To learn more about the program, Ambassador eligibility and benefits, and apply, please visit www.biophysics.org/ ambassadors.

faculty rank appointment. Deadline: May 31, 2020

Website: https:/www.ddcf.org/what-we-fund/medi- cal-research/goals-and-strategies/advance-biomed- ical-research-and-innovation/sickle-cell-disease-ad- vancing-cures/

May 2020

18

T H E N E W S L E T T E R O F T H E B I O P H Y S I C A L S O C I E T Y