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ARC LIEF 2010

Internal Date

Any researchers involved in a LIEF 2010 bid where an EoI has NOT YET been submitted to the University's Research Branch should contact arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au by COB Wednesday 29th April.

ARC Team
arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au

NHMRC - New Research Grants Management System (RGMS): Implementation Commenced

Internal Date

NHMRC has commenced implementation of a new Research Grants Management System to assist researchers and RAOs by supporting the full grants management process from application through to grant acquittal.

The new RGMS is planned to be fully operational by December 2009 following a staged implementation. Development Grants, which will open in April 2009, will be piloted in the RGMS.

Further information can be found on the NHMRC RGMS webpage:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/rgms/index.htm

Prime Minister's Prizes for Science: 2009 Nominations Now Open

Internal Deadline

Nominations are invited for the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science, which are offered to Australian citizens or those who hold permanent residence status in Australia. Nominations are now open for national science and science teaching awards:

• The $300,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science.
• The $50,000 Science Minister’s Prize for Life Scientist of the Year.
• The $50,000 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year.
• The $50,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools.
• The $50,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools.

For further details and application instructions, please visit:
https://grants.innovation.gov.au/SciencePrize/Pages/Home.aspx

ARC Linkage Projects 2010 (Round 1)

Internal Date

1. ARC Linkage Projects for funding from 2010 * The ARC funding rules and Instructions to Applicants for Linkage Projects commencing in 2010 are available at: http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/lp

University Deadlines for Round 1
*The "tiered" deadlines for receipt in Research Branch of _complete_ Round 1 submissions will be:

* Full Review: by *Wednesday 29th April 2009*
* Eligibility Check Only: by *Monday 11th May 2009 *

Applications received after these dates run the risk of being ruled ineligible by the ARC due to insufficient time for review, so we strongly recommend submission by one of these dates depending on the level of checking you wish to receive.

ARC Grants Team
arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au

ARC Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development for funding commencing in 2010

Internal Deadline

The Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development Funding Rules and Instructions to Applicants forms for funding commencing in 2010 are available on the ARC website at http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/dird/dird_default.htm

The main changes to the Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development scheme from the previous year are summarised in Section 5 of the Funding Rules. A key change is the introduction of a new fellowship - the (senior) Australian Research Fellowship Indigenous (ARF Indigenous) - in addition to the current Indigenous Researcher Fellowships.

The University's internal closing date for the submission of Proposals is Monday 4 May 2009.

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission - Fulbright Symposium

Internal Deadline

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its programs for educational and cultural exchange between Australia and the United States in 2010, and will offer a grant of $30,000 to an organisation selected to host the special Fulbright 60th Anniversary Symposium.

The Fulbright Symposium is to be held between 1st March and 30th September 2010 and will be identified as the Fulbright 60th Anniversary Symposium in all publicity. The grant is a contribution towards the cost of organising the Symposium and may be applied to any cost elements at the discretion of the organisers.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.fulbright.com.au/events-and-media/2010FulbrightSymposium.html

The Group of Eight - Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme

Internal Deadline

The Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme aims to:

• foster research collaboration of the highest quality between Australian researchers from Go8 universities and German researchers.
• result in research outcomes and the exchange of skills and knowledge of mutual benefit to Australia and Germany.

The Go8 and the DAAD will each provide around 160,000 euros (AUD250,000) in 2010 and 2011 to support projects successful in the 2009 selection round. The German researchers must apply through DAAD and the Australian researchers apply through the Go8. Exchange participants must either be employed as academic staff members in a teaching and research or research only role at a Go8 university, or a PhD student involved in the research project submitted by an eligible staff member.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.go8.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=174

National Archives of Australia - Research Grants

Internal Deadline

A key function of the National Archives is to promote archival research in Australia and encourage scholarly use of the National Archives collection.

The National Archives offers a range of research grants for advanced research and professional development:

1. Margaret George Award for talented, emerging scholars – up to $10,000
2. Frederick Watson Fellowship for established scholars – up to $15,000
3. Ian Maclean Award for archivists and other professionals who are interested in archival issues – up to $15,000

Awards and Fellowships are designed to help scholars complete an innovative and quality research project that:

• is significant for Australian audiences
• makes substantial use of the National Archives collection
• produces as its outcome: articles, a book, website, exhibition, film or event to promote the National Archives collection

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/research-grants/index.aspx

The NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (OLGR) - Gambling Harm Minimisation: The Impact of ATM Location, Withdrawal Limits and Restrictions on Note Acceptors

Internal Deadline

The NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing is seeking proposals to undertake a research project to determine the most appropriate distance between ATMs and gaming areas in venues with gaming machines in order to minimise harms associated with problem gambling. The study will also examine the impacts of implementing withdrawal limits for ATMs in gaming machine venues and modifying gaming machine note acceptors so they do not accept $100 and $50 notes.

A total funding budget of up to $195,000 (excluding GST) is available for the conduct of the Gambling Harm Minimisation Research.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.olgr.nsw.gov.au/rgf_latest_news.asp

Pfizer Australia - Research Grants

Internal Deadlines

The following are the grants programs that Pfizer Australia will be supporting in 2009:

1. Cardiovascular and lipid research: who are early in their research career having entered the field of research (or returned after an appropriate break) within the last five years. Funding for the Cardiovascular Lipid Research Grants will be up to AU$55,000 (including GST) per annum.
The internal closing date is 8 May 2009. For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.cvlgrants.com.au/

2. Cancer research: They are open to medical graduates who have obtained specialist qualifications within the last five years, or are currently in advanced training. Applications will also be considered on a case by case basis from graduates returning to research after an appropriate break. Funding for the APEC Research Grants will be up to AU$55,000 (including GST) per annum. The internal closing date is 22 May 2009.
For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.crgrants.com.au/Oncology/

3. Paediatric endocrine care research: They are open to medical graduates who are early in their research career having commenced research (or returned after an appropriate break) within the last five years. Funding for the Cancer Research Grants will be up to AU$55,000 (including GST) per annum. The internal closing date is 29 May 2009. For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.apecgrants.com.au/Paediatric/

Diabetes Australia Research Trust (DART) - 2010/11 Millennium Awards

Internal Deadline

Two $150,000 Millennium Awards are also being offered for 2010/11: Type 1 Millennium Award and Type 2 Underworks Millennium Award.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/en/Research/
DART/Diabetes-Australia-Research-Trust-201011-Applications-Open/

NHMRC Program Grants

Internal Deadline

The aim of the Program Grants scheme is to provide support for teams of high calibre researchers to pursue broad based, multi-disciplinary and collaborative research activities. Teams will be expected to contribute to new knowledge at a leading international level in important areas of health and medical research. The scheme is available for all research approaches relevant to better health (ie biomedical, clinical, public health or health services research) and is typically for 5 years.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply/programs/index.htm

NHMRC - International Collaborative Indigenous Health Research Partnership (ICIHRP) Grants

Internal Deadline

The RFA will seek joint proposals from multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral research teams bringing together Australian, New Zealander and Canadian researchers. The NHMRC, NZ HRC and the CIHR have each committed $5 million in their respective currencies to the 2009 Request for Applications (RFA). This RFA is focussed on reducing the burden of disease and inequalities in health caused by chronic disease in Indigenous people. $15 million is available to fund two type of grants:

• Proposal Development Grant and
• ICIHRP Grants

The RFA will seek joint proposals from multi-disciplinary, multi-sectoral research teams bringing together Australian, New Zealander and Canadian researchers.

Note: Registration of Interest (RoI) must be submitted to the NZ HRC by 5pm, 11 April 2009 (NZ time).  The Expression of Interest (EoI) must be submitted to the Research Branch by 4 May 2009.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply/strategic/icihrp.htm

Horticulture Australia Ltd (HAL) - Banana industry research & development funding

Internal Deadline

HAL, on behalf of the Australian banana industry, seeks to fund project proposals that address the strategic priorities identified by the industry. HAL is responsible for the co-ordination and management of industry and publicly funded R&D for Australia's horticulture industries. It is able to provide 100% funding (industry levies matched with Australian Government funds) as well as matching voluntary contributions on a dollar for dollar basis.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.horticulture.com.au/industry/banana.asp

US Department of Defense - Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource Network Award (Pre-application)

Internal Deadline

The PCRP Prostate Cancer Pathology Resource Network Award is intended to provide infrastructure support for the development of a prostate cancer biorepository consortium that will facilitate the collection, processing, annotation, storage, and distribution of high-quality human prostate cancer biospecimens through a collaborative network across multiple institutions.

This award is intended to support Principal Investigators (PIs) with experience and expertise in human biospecimen procurement, annotation, storage, and distribution, and in developing and operating a biospecimen repository. PIs should have a proven track record in human pathology.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pcrp.htm

US Department of Defense: Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs - Gulf War Illness Research Program (Pre-applications)

Internal Deadline

The Department of Defense Gulf War Illness Research Program (GWIRP) has released the three program announcements described below.

1) The Investigator-Initiated Research Awards: support research focusing on the complex of symptoms known as Gulf War Illness, improving its diagnosis, and better understanding its pathobiology.

2) The Innovative Treatment Evaluation Awards (New): provide support for the systematic evaluation of innovative treatment interventions not previously studied in Gulf War veterans, with the aim of improving their health and functional status.

3) The GWIRP Clinical Trial Awards: support rapid execution of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the health and lives of veterans with GWI.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/gwirp.htm

Diabetes Australia Research Trust (DART) - 2010/11 Viertel Postdoctoral Fellowships in Diabetes

Internal Deadline

$300,000 Viertel Postdoctoral Fellowship is again being offered for 2010/11: Research into diabetes that will benefit an ageing population.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au/en/
Research/DART/
Diabetes-Australia-Research-Trust-201011-Applications-Open/

2nd International Congress on Image and Signal Processing (CISP 2009) and the 2nd International Conference on BioMedical Engineering and Informatics (BMEI 2009)

External Deadline

The 2nd International Congress on Image and Signal Processing (CISP 2009) and the 2nd International Conference on BioMedical Engineering and Informatics (BMEI 2009) will be jointly held in Tianjin, China, from 17 to 19 October 2009. We cordially invite you to submit a paper and/or an exhibition. Due to numerous requests, the submission deadline is extended to 20 May 2009.

CISP'09-BMEI'09 aims to provide a high-level international forum for scientists and researchers to present the state of the art of multimedia, signal processing, biomedical engineering, and biomedical informatics.

For more information, visit the conference web page:
http://www.tjut.edu.cn/cisp-bmei2009/

Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) - 2009 Research Grants

Internal Deadline

ACRF, as a ‘seed’ funding body, seeks applications for projects and/or programmes which require funds over and above the amount sought directly from ACRF. Applications featuring multi-disciplinary teams working collaboratively are encouraged. Grant Applications for amounts from $1.5m to $5m are sought.

Applications featuring multi-disciplinary teams working collaboratively are encouraged and evidence of translational impacts of research will be sought in applications.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.acrf.com.au/page/research_grant_guidelines.html

International Education Association Inc. (ISANA) - Bursaries

Internal Deadline

These bursaries are being offered to students undertaking research at the post-graduate level in a university in Australia or New Zealand, into areas relating to the education, support and well-being of international students studying in these countries.

The bursaries will be awarded for a refereed paper authored or co-authored by the student, presented at the conference, and deemed to be most worthy by the selection panel.

Bursaries will range in value from $A1500.00 to $A500.00. All of the bursaries will be accompanied by a conference registration fee waiver, to allow the recipients to present their papers and receive their awards.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.isana.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=219

Australian Academy of Science - Scientific visits to Asia, Europe & North America

Internal Deadline

The Australian Academy of Science is inviting applications for grants for short-term scientific visits (14 – 40 days) to Europe, North America (USA, Canada and Mexico) and Asia (Japan, China, Korea and Taiwan) in 2010, to foster collaborations between Australian and overseas researchers.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.science.org.au/internat/programs.htm

Ian Potter foundation - Travel and Conference Grants

Internal Deadline

The Ian Potter Foundation provides small travel grants to early career researchers with at least 3 years tenure to attend overseas conferences, to pursue their research, to have the opportunity to gain further experience and to meet their peers in the international scene.

Grants are also made to assist with the travel costs of an international key-note speaker at conferences of international status to be held within Australia.

Note: This funding round is for travel after 4 September.

The Foundation does not provide funds for domestic travel; travel grants for undergraduate, masters or doctoral students; or retrospective grants for travel already undertaken in part or in whole. Applications must be received at least 3 months prior to the intended departure date. Applicants may only submit a specific proposal once.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://foundation.ianpotter.org.au/how_to_apply.html

Research Branch contact: Stacey Williams, Research Grants Officer (8303 6329).

Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations - Indigenous Staff Scholarships

Internal Deadline

A strong and visible presence by Indigenous people in higher education reduces cultural isolation and heightens the potential for successful outcomes for Indigenous people studying or working in the higher education sector. Many Indigenous staff at Australia’s public higher education institutions are also leaders and mentors to Indigenous people contemplating or undertaking study, and the demands of this role may limit their professional development opportunities.

Five national scholarships are awarded annually, each providing approximately $12,000 (indexed annually) to cover tuition fees and/or student contribution amounts for that year, and a non-taxable stipend of approximately $24,200 for each scholarship holder (indexed annually).

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/indigenous_education/
programmes_funding/programme_categories/
support_for_education_providers_staff/
indigenous_staff_scholarships.htm

Brain Foundation - 2009 Research Grants

Internal Deadline

The Brain Foundation invites applications nationally for research grants to support research projects in the clinical neurosciences for 2009.

The primary objective of the Brain Foundation Research Grants is to support individual researchers and research teams to conduct the highest quality research in brain illnesses and neurological disorders as well as brain and spinal injuries.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.brainaustralia.org.au/research/2009_research_grants