The ADVANCE Program will award partial salary support for research
assistance for women scientists in the Earth Institute during periods in which they are
forced to limit their research time because of family life transitions such as childbirth,
adoption, or eldercare responsibilities. This award is intended to assist women scientists
maintain their research productivity during times of major life transitions.
Applications for a Transition Support Grant are accepted three times each year. They are due on January 15, April 15, or August 15, 2005. To download the complete solicitation
with instructions on how to apply for this award, please click here
For additional information, please contact Jennifer Laird, ADVANCE Program
Coordinator at (845) 365-8620 or laird@ldeo.columbia.edu