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Late News Items and methodology of the proposed program; the competence, accomplishments, and availability to the trainees of the training staff; the training environment and facilities; the availability and qualifications of the individuals to be trained; and the potential contribution of the program to national needs. Grants recommended for approval compete for the available funds. Applications may be made on form PHS2499 (Rev. 1-58). The deadlines for the receipt of applications are February 1, June 1, and October 1. All training grants are activated on July 1, and applications should be submitted at least one year in advance of the requested activation date. APPLICATIONS FOR PL 89-291 GRANTS Among the grants authorized by the Medical Library Assistance Act of 1965 (Public Law 89-291) are those for the National Library of Medicine Extramural Research Program and the Extramural Training Program. NLM has released the following information about applications for these grants. EXTRAMURAL RESEARCH Research grants will be made to public and private nonprofit institutions on behalf of a principal investigator. Research grant applications must describe the objective, the research plan (including methodology), an estimate of the time required to complete the project, and cost estimates for salaries, supplies, equipment, travel, etc. The applications are evaluated by two review groups, who consider such factors as the principal investigator's qualifications, the resources and capability of the institution in the particular research fields, the merits of the proposed project, the cost of the project, and the extent to which potential results may have general applicability. Approved applications will compete for available funds. Application for research grants may be made on form PHS-398 (Rev. 1-65). The deadlines for the receipt of new research grant applications are October 1, February 1, and June 1. TRAINEESHIPS Awards will be made to individuals who elect to undertake postbaccalaureate training in some phase of medical librarianship or other health information specialties. Individuals make arrangements with a sponsor and institution who agree to arrange and sponsor the trainee's program of instruction. The award may provide a stipend and an allowance for travel and tuition if required. Applications are evaluated by two review panels. The evaluation takes into account the qualifications of the applicant and sponsor and the merits of the proposed training program. Approved applications compete for available funds, and awards are made for a period of one year. Application may be made on form PHS-1 891 (Rev. 9-55). The deadlines for the receipt of applications are February 1, June 1, and October 1. Traineeships may begin on the first day of any month, but applications must be submitted at least six months prior to the requested starting date. TRAINING GRANTS Training grants will be made to public or private nonprofit institutions. Such grants may provide funds for stipends, tuition, travel, materials, and compenstion for the professional and other staff who contribute substantially to the training program. Applications for such assistance may propose nondegree or postbaccalaureate degree programs designed to provide training for research or service in medical librarianship and other health information specialties. Applications for training grants are evaluated by two groups of nonfederal consultants. The evaluation includes such factors as the objective PHS POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS Public Health Service postdoctoral fellowships will be awarded to individuals to enable them to pursue training in research which is designed to prepare them for research careers in the health information specialties. Prior to application for a fellowship, individuals make arrangements with a sponsor and institution 96 97 LATE NEWS ITEMS who agree to provide the desired training. Fellowship awards usually are made for a period of not less than one year and not more than three years. Applications are evaluated by two review groups. The evaluation takes into account such factors as the applicant's academic record and accomplishments, his career plans in the health information specialties, the sponsor's research accomplishments, the sponsor's experience and reputation in the specific fields involved in the training plan, and the institution's resources and capability in the fields of study involved. Application may be made on form PHS416-1 (Rev. 1-65). While there are no deadlines for the receipt of fellowship applications, individuals should apply at least eight months in advance of the requested beginning date. For application forms or more detailed information about the foregoing programs, contact the Associate Director for Extramural Programs, National Library of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland 20014. Detailed program plans and application forms for support of other programs authorized by the Medical Library Assistance Act (construction, resources, regional libraries, and special scientific projects) are being developed. When it is possible to accept applications in these programs, appropriate announcements will be made. TRAINEESHIPS AT UCLA The Biomedical Library, University of California Center for the Health Sciences, Los Angeles, is offering four traineeships in medical librarianship for 1966/67. The program provides a year of planned work combined with enrollment in a limited number of courses selected from the following fields: biological sciences, history of science, information sciences (documentation), and foreign languages. The program has been approved by the Medical Library Association for Grade II certification and is supported by a grant from the U. S. Public Health Service. Applicants must be citizens of the United States (or have applied for citizenship) and hold a master's degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association. The deadline for submitting applications is March 15, 1966. Request application forms or further information from Miss Louise Darling, Librarian, Biomedical Library, University of California Center for the Health Sciences, Los Angeles, California 90024.