Posted on March 10, 2008	print  e-mail
Deadline: January 1, 2009

Invitrogen Corporation Launches Philanthropic Foundation Dedicated to Scientific Literacy, Recognition of Scientific Achievements

The Invitrogen Corporation, a provider of life science technologies for research, production, and diagnostics, has announced the launch of the Invitrogen Foundation, a nonprofit philanthropic organization aimed at increasing participation in and understanding of the life sciences among students, teachers, scientific professionals, and the public. Invitrogen has granted an initial $1 million to the foundation and plans to provide additional funding in the future.

Funding and partnership opportunities that address the following areas of interest will be considered: life science education for students, beginning at the high school level; and professional development for high school and community college instructors. Programs that are broad in scope and reach students and/or educators from a variety of geographic locations are preferred. Special consideration will be given to programs that target groups traditionally underrepresented in the life sciences, including but not limited to women and diverse populations.

Through outreach and education, the foundation also seeks to increase society's understanding of the life sciences and their critical role in addressing global issues. Programs and initiatives that address these objectives are preferred: educating community leaders about the importance of life science, particularly as it relates to education, economic strength, and global health; activities and initiatives that demonstrate thought leadership; museum and traveling exhibits, community events, and public lectures, that reach a broad, cross-section of the population. Special consideration is also given to programs that have a global dimension

The Invitrogen Foundation will not support individuals or for-profit organizations.

Complete grant program guidelines and funding restrictions are available on the foundation's Web site.

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Primary Subject: Science/Technology
Geographic Funding Area: National

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