Table 2.

Agencies that Fund Genome Education

Agency Description URL (http://)
Community of Sciencesearchable database of government and private funding opportunities Fundingopps2.cos.com
DOE, Office of Energy Researchfunds educational activities in the areas of ethical, legal, and social implications of genome research www.er.DOE.gov
Durfee Foundationin partnership with Earthwatch; provides funding for students to spend 2 weeks during the summer at a scientific research station www.durfee.org/index.html
Genentech Foundation for Biomedical Sciencesprovides funds to San Francisco Bay Area schools for science education at all levels, from grade school through the postgraduate level www.gene.com/Company/Responsibility/index.html
HHMImakes most awards through national competitions in which selected institutions are invited to submit proposals according to prescribed criteria www.hhmi.org
NIH, NHGRIfunds education activities through ELSI www.nhgri.nih.gov/About_NHGRI/Der/Elsi
NSFfunds educational efforts, both formal and informal, through their Education Program Area. Funding for biotechnology training provided by the Advanced Technology Education program www.nsf.gov
Partners in Sciencefunds partnerships between research faculty at a college or university and a high school science teacher in the Pacific NorthwestM.J. Murdock Charitable Trust M.J. Murdock Executive Plaza, Suite 710 703 Broadway

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