Research

Resources for researchers and research admininstrators at institutions affected by Hurricanes Katrina, Rita, and/or Wilma.

American Association for the Advancement of Science
Creating Hurricane Science, a resource to the scientific community, including an online brokerage system to supply scientists, engineers, and teachers who are rebuilding their facilities and classrooms with the resources they need.  

American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)
Designing a Central Information Resource for medical schools, students, teaching hospitals, and residents, and to facilitate coordination between academic medicine and the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

Association of American Universities (AAU)
Listing Hurricane Katrina Relief Efforts Links to all AAU member institutions, the greater higher education community, government agencies, and associations. It includes 62 AAU member institutions documenting what their efforts have been to support those hit by Hurricane Katrina. Additionally, it provides links to how the larger higher education community, the Federal Government, and various association have responded to this tragedy.

National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA)
Implementing a Bulletin Board designed to serve those in the Research Administration community who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina, and those who are willing to give assistance by providing a place to post announcements and notices for housing, employment opportunities, and rebuilding support.  This forum is also available for college and university sponsored programs offices that are in need of expertise as they begin to rebuild.

National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Providing resources for all of the biomedical research community with Information for Investigators and Institutions. NIH Guide Notices and other information of particular relevance to investigators and their institutions, along with other related information, such as links to other Federal sites and links to professional societies that are facilitating interactions between affected investigators (including students, postdocs, etc.) and investigators offering assistance will be posted here.

National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
NOAA has been following the patterns of the hurricanes and studying their impact to the environment. NOAA, in conjunction with other agencies, is in the process of conducting extensive research on the potential  Environmental Impacts Caused by Hurricane Katrina

National Science Foundation (NSF)
NSF has created a Web page, After the Hurricanes, to address any issues that have arose due to the hurricanes. They have extended existing awards to institutions in the disaster area that were scheduled to expire before October 1, 2005. The Foundation also will make every effort to assist in the transfer of awards for faculty and students who temporarily change institutions, including movement of fellowship stipends, as appropriate, to new awardees. That being said, it is vital that each investigator contact his or her program officer as soon as feasible to discuss how each NSF-supported project has been impacted.   Additionally, check the FAQs regarding Hurricane Relief on Federal Research Awards. Call  the Hotline at (800) 381-1532 about any questions or concerns.

ResCross
 Acting as a central interactive hub for establishing research support in times of emergency.  With so many scientists and physicians affected by Hurricane Katrina, ResCross is currently focused on providing information to assist those in need to identify sources of emergency support as quickly as possible. ResCross welcomes any information on assistance that can be provided to the laboratories in disaster-stricken areas of south-east USA. If you are seeking assistance, please explore the Message Boards and Quick Links to find information on research collaborations, networking, available lab space/supplies, resources, guidelines and most importantly to communicate with fellow researchers.