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The Fulbright-Nokia Distinguished Chair in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) offers a unique opportunity for a U.S. scholar and/or specialist to engage in research, collaboration, teaching and guest lecturing at a higher education institution in Finland and simultaneously networking in the Finnish R&D society. The intention is to further enhance collaboration between US and Finnish research groups and also to boost industrial-academic collaborations. Ph.D. (or other terminal degree) is required. Applicants must be Senior Academics. Candidates should have a prominent record of scholarly accomplishment, including a significant publication record. Projects that prioritize active research work and publications yet also include guest lectures and student supervision are particularly encouraged. Additionally, candidates in all Fulbright programs are reviewed on the project's contribution to the objectives of the Fulbright Program, as well as on the adaptability and suitability of the candidate to act as a Fulbright ambassador for the U.S. in Finland. This award is open to projects in the disciplines of Information and Communication Technologies or Computer Science. There is a special interest in scholars who work in the following specialty areas: Telecommunications, Communications Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Components Design, Electronics, Communication Optics and Materials Technology, and Data Science. Interdisciplinary research specializations that directly focus on the evolution and/or adaptation of technology and ICT will also be considered. There is no language requirement, English is sufficient. However, feasibility of conducting the project must be demonstrated in the project statement. An invitation letter is required. The Distinguished Chair application should include a letter of invitation from a Finnish higher education institution. The letter should include information on the agreed research and teaching plan, contact information for the host and others responsible for the visit, confirmation that the host will pay for and arrange housing, and length and dates of the proposed visit. The application also requires two recommendations. Please visit the award's website or contact the Council for International Exchange of Scholars for more information.

The CSLA Technology Award honors a teacher librarian who uses technology as a tool for learning and collaborates to promote the integration of technology in the curriculum. This award is sponsored by Mackin Educational Resources and includes $1,000 for use in the winner's library. The purpose of this award is to honor a credentialed teacher librarian who uses technology as a tool for learning and collaborates to promote the integration of technology in the curriculum. Nominees must be CSLA members who work at the site or district level. Three letters of recommendation are required: one from an administrator with whom the nominee works; one from a teacher; and one from another person who has knowledge of the nominee's expertise in technology. Up to two additional letters (for a total of five) may be submitted from administrators, teachers, parents, or students. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the California School Library Association for more information.

The Dwight D. Gardner Scholarship will be awarded to an ISE student in the U.S. and its territories, Canada, or Mexico. Applicants may not be self-nominated. All applicants must be students with a graduation date of May 2026 or later, and enrolled in an industrial engineering program that is accredited by an agency or organization recognized by IISE. Applicants must be first nominated before submitting an application. The nominations open on September 1 and close on November 15. Then, qualified nominees will submit an application package that includes the application form, transcripts (may be unofficial), three letters of recommendation, and other specified criteria due on February 1. The link for nomination and the link to download the application is available on the scholarship's website. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Institute of Industrial Engineers for more information.

Zipit Wireless looks forward to awarding a scholarship to a college student who sees the world for what it can be and envisions how the future of connectivity can make that world a reality. In an essay, students must explain how they envision Internet-enabled devices and increased connectivity impacting people's lives or changing industries. AI should not be used as the primary author of the work. This scholarship is open to computer science, cybersecurity, data analytics, IT Management, netw...

The Ray, NORP, and Katie, WOKTE, Pautz Scholarship will be awarded to those with a General Class License or higher. Applicants must be pursuing a field of study in electronics, computer science, or related fields at an accredited 4-year college or university. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the ARRL Foundation Inc. for more information.

The Naomi C. Broering Latinx Heritage Grant was endowed by MLA Past-President Naomi C. Broering, AHIP, FMLA, on the occasion of her more than 40 plus years as a member of the MLA in 2015. The Broering Latinx Heritage Grant will be awarded annually to a person of Latinx ethnicity, or a person who has an interest in Latinx community information services. Librarians who want to pursue a professional activity in the latest medical information services using the latest technical formats are encouraged to apply. The intent is to encourage health information professionals to gain knowledge about these important areas of practice and support MLA's emphasis on evolving roles for the profession. The Broering Jury will assess the application and score points based on significant contributions, description of the activity, statement of interest and budget/financial support. The applicant must have the potential to make or has made significant contributions to medical information services using the latest technologies. They must be a member of MLA and be a citizen of or have permanent residence in either the United States or Canada. The applicant may be a recent graduate or a librarian with significant experience in health sciences libraries; or a member of the Latinx under-represented group or have an interest in providing Latinx community information services. The applicant must submit a detailed specific description of the professional development and/or research activity for which support is requested and a detailed itemization of the financial support requested. Please visit the award's website or contact the Medical Library Association for more information.

The purpose of the MLA Research, Development, and Demonstration Project Grant is to provide support for research, development, or demonstration projects that will help to promote excellence in the field of health sciences librarianship and information sciences. Grants will not be given to support an activity that is operational in nature or has only local usefulness. More than one award may be granted in a year. The applicant must hold a graduate degree in library science and be a practicing health sciences librarian or professional with at least two years of professional experience. They must also be a citizen of or have permanent residence status in either the United States or Canada. The applicant must be a member of the Medical Library Association. In the case of a research group, at least one person in the group must be an MLA member and meet the above criteria. Consideration may be given in exceptional cases to an outstanding candidate not meeting all the criteria. The applicant must submit the names of two references, not related to them, who are also persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant/group's character, education, and abilities. The scope and nature of the proposed project should give evidence of an established methodology and a viable research design. The application should show how the proposed project would contribute conceptually and practically to the applicant/group's competence and the well being of the library community. The proposal should contain title, goals, objectives, methodology, significance, and budget of the project; vital and special qualifications of the research; knowledge of the state of the art and existing published literature on the proposed research topic; and proposed means of disseminating the results. Please visit the award's website or contact the Medical Library Association for more information.

The Medical Informatics Career Development Grant was established in 1997 by the Medical Informatics Section, now the Medical Informatics Caucus. It provides for a career development activity that will contribute to the advancement of the field of medical informatics. This grant may be used for MLA professional development opportunities offered through MEDLIB-ED that meet the grant criteria. The applicant must be a member of MLA; and have a master's of library science or equivalent degree have the potential to make significant contributions to medical informatics. The applicant may be either a recent graduate or a librarian with significant experience in health sciences libraries. It is preferred that the applicant: be a member of the Medical Informatics Caucus and update their MLA member profile page. Applicants may submit up to three letters of support and their proof of Medical Informatics Caucus membership, if applicable. The grant jury will assess the application and score points based on the statement of interest or information that shows active participation in the medical informatics field; ability or plan to contribute to medical informatics at institution; description of career development activity; and the applicant's need for financial support. Please visit the award's website or contact the Medical Library Association for more information.

The Ysabel Bertolucci MLA Annual Conference Grant recognizes Ysabel Bertolucci's exemplary career as a member of the Medical Library Association (MLA) and her many contributions to its sections, chapters, and board. Endowed in 2014, the Bertolucci Grant recognizes a health sciences librarian who is involved in nursing, allied health, consumer health or international librarianship. The applicant must be a member of MLA. It is preferred that the applicant's primary focus of work is in one, or more, of the following areas: Consumer and Patient Health Information; Global Health; or Nursing and Allied Health. The applicant must be currently employed as a health information professional. The applicant must have 2-5 years of professional experience. Priority consideration will be given to the applicant who is a first-time attendee at the MLA annual conference (in-person); and/or if the applicant is presenting (or has submitted) a paper, poster, or lightning talk for MLA's annual conference. Please visit the award's website or contact the Medical Library Association for more information.