Scientific and technical publishers, Elsevier, are reminding scholars that applications for funding from the charitable Elsevier Foundation are due shortly. The deadline to submit by is September 15th.

The Elsevier Foundation comprises of the Innovative Libraries Programme and the New Scholars Programme. Funding will comprise of awards ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 per year. These will be allocated as one, two, or three year grants.

The Libraries Programme is dedicated to encouraging the growth and access of library resources to researchers, librarians and academics, particularly through developing digital resources and sponsoring collaboration between libraries across the developed and developing world.

The new scholars programme will assist STM academics faced with the challenge of maintaining a scholarly career and providing suitable childcare.

David Ruth, Executive Director, Elsevier Foundation said "The Elsevier Foundation aims to improve the quality of life for people throughout the world by supporting the advancement of and access to scientific, technical and medical knowledge"

Earlier this year, Elsevier announced that it had awarded nearly $600,000 to academics from applications submitted in 2007. A total of 13 institutions won their part of funds from a total of 150 applications received by the organisation.

"Our great winners are recognised for their efforts enabling talented individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop successful careers, maximising the benefit to science and society" said Ruth.