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2009 SA Science Excellence Awards

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2009 SA Science Excellence Awards

External Deadline

The SA Government support the South Australian Science Excellence Awards as a means to highlight the diversity of scientific research in this State, and facilitate a better understanding of the ways in which research is linked to the development of new technologies and products.

Researchers are encouraged to nominate for these prestigious awards. Awards will be presented in the following categories:

• South Australian Scientist of the Year: One will be awarded receiving prize money to the value of $50,000.
  
  
• South Australian Young Tall Poppy of the Year: One will be awarded receiving prize money to the value of $15,000.
  
  
• Excellence in Research: One will be awarded in each category receiving prize money to the value of $10,000.
• Commercialisation
• Public Good
• Collaboration

• Science Educators of the Year: One will be awarded in each category receiving prize money to the value of $10,000.
• School
• Tertiary
• Community

For further information and nomination forms, please visit:
http://www.innovation.sa.gov.au/education/
award_programs/south_australian_science_excellence_awards

ARC LIEF 2010

Internal Deadline

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

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 Deadline

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

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 Breast Cancer Foundation - Novel Concept Award / Pilot Study Grant

Internal Deadline

It is anticipated that research completed through a NBCF Novel Concept Award / Pilot Study Grant will provide sufficient preliminary data to enable the investigator to prepare a proposal for future research funding. It is not expected that researchers applying for these awards will present preliminary data with their application. Applications are invited from the entire continuum of breast cancer research, from basic science to prevention, treatment and care, insofar as the proposed idea has the potential to help prevent breast cancer, improve survival and enhance quality of life.

The NBCF Novel Concept Award / Pilot Study Grant funding is for a maximum of two years. This grant is limited in scale, with a maximum value of $200,000 per grant for direct costs over one or two years and is non-renewable. 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nbcf.org.au/subcategory.asp?category_id=3&subcategory_id=4

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

The Sir Ross & Sir Keith Smith Fund

Internal Deadline

The Sir Ross & Sir Keith Smith Fund is committed to the ‘advancement in the State of South Australia of the science of aeronautics and of education therein’.  Applications for funding for education or research programs, scholarships or fellowships for approved research and sponsorship funds for activities which promote aerospace technology and education are now invited.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.smithfund.org.au/fund

South Australian Fisheries Research Advisory Board – Research & Development Programs

Internal Deadline

The South Australian Fisheries Research Advisory Board (SAFRAB) has called for Preliminary Research Proposals to be submitted by 14 May 2009.  SAFRAB commissions and assesses fisheries research and development applications which are submitted to the Commonwealth’s Fisheries Research and Development Corporation (FRDC).

Applicants are required to complete the preliminary research proposal application form located on FRDC's website:  http://www.fishnet.gov.au.  As this is an on-line application form, please arrange for a hardcopy of your application to be printed and provided to Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.fishresearch.sa.gov.au/guide_to_applicants

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

Australian Antarctic Science applications 2010/11 - Applications Open

Internal Deadline

Australian Antarctic Science applications for the 2010/11 season are now open. In 2010/11:

1. A special focus is writing-up projects and finalising data sets from research undertaken within the International Polar Year and the current Science Strategy.
2. Multidisciplinary projects offering a synthetic approach to data analysis are particularly encouraged.

The total grant funds available to Australian University researchers is $750,000 (check eligibility). Grants up to $30,000 are available for individual projects. Multidisciplinary projects may seek up to $60,000 but applicants need to seek approval from the Chief Scientist prior to applying.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.aad.gov.au/default.asp?casid=13950

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Research Grants Opportunities

Internal Deadlines

AFSP offers six types of research grants:

1. Linked Standard Research Grants: for three or more sites of up to $225,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at any level.

2. Young Investigator Grants: for up to $85,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of assistant professor or lower. In addition to a maximum of $75,000 for the investigator’s research, these grants provide an additional $10,000 ($5,000 per year) for an established suicide researcher who will mentor the Young Investigator.

3. Postdoctoral Research Fellowship: for up to $100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators who have received a Ph.D., M.D., or other doctoral degree within the preceding six years and have not had more than three years of fellowship support. Fellows receive a progressive stipend of $42,000 in the first year and $46,000 in the second, with an institutional allowance of $6,000 per year.

4. Standard Research Grants: for up to $75,000 over two years are awarded to individual investigators at any level.

5. Distinguished Investigator Grants: for up to $100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of associate professor or higher with an established record of research and publication on suicide.

6. Pilot Grants: of up to $30,000 over one or two years are awarded to investigators at any level. These grants provide seed money for new projects that have the potential to lead to subsequent larger investigations.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.
viewPage&page_id=0535FDA2-FA7D-
AAE8-D7A9A6BCFFE3574B#distinguished

The A-T Children's Project - Research Grant Program

Internal Deadlines

The A-T Children's Project strives to assist respected scientists in developing a clearer understanding of ataxia-telangiectasia. The Project provides competitive grant awards for basic and translational research grants related to A-T. One- and two-year projects are funded up to a maximum total direct cost of US$75,000 per year. 

Please note that the A-T Children's Project is currently focusing its funding efforts on grant proposals that are relevant to a therapeutic intervention for A-T and/or proposals that facilitate translational or clinical research for this disease

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.communityatcp.org/NETCOMMUNITY/Page
.aspx?pid=625&srcid=617

Consortium for Industrial Collaboration in Contraceptive Research (CICCR) - Call for Proposals

Internal Deadline

CICCR welcomes proposals from interested parties anywhere in the world. Inquiries or applications from developed or developing countries, or countries in transition, are particularly welcomed. Proposals may be submitted at any time.

Note: The preliminary proposal is not mandatory, but is intended to assist the applicant. Investigators whose preliminary proposals are considered appropriate for further consideration are invited to submit full proposals.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ciccr.org/ciccr_guide.html

The Austrian Science Fund (FWF) - The Lise Meitner Program

Internal Deadline

Highly qualified scientists of any discipline who could contribute to the scientific development of an Austrian research institution by working at it. The Lise Meitner Program is designed:

1. to enable highly qualified researchers from abroad to work at Austrian research facilities and participate in Austrian research programs for the benefit of and to stimulate research in Austria;

2. to introduce into Austria new scientific fields, to establish new scientific approaches, methods, processes and techniques, to exploit newly gained know-how for Austrian science and to provide a lasting strengthening of the host institute's scientific quality based on the applicant's scientific expertise;

3. to promote cooperation between Austrian scientists and the home countries of Lise Meitner Scientists upon their return.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.fwf.ac.at/en/projects/meitner.html

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/

National Breast Cancer Foundation - Early Career Fellowship

Internal Deadline

The aim of this award is to support the development of early career researchers with outstanding potential for a career in breast cancer research. Researchers with a doctorate degree and/or a professional qualification from an accredited institution who have between three and eight years of research or professional experience are encouraged to apply.

The maximum funding available for each Early Career Fellowship is up to $150,000 per annum over four years.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nbcf.org.au/subcategory.asp?category_id=3&subcategory_id=38

National Breast Cancer Foundation - Doctoral Scholarships

External Deadline

NBCF Doctoral Scholarships are available nationally for a period of up to three years. The funding amount is approximately $33,240 which includes $2,250 of allowances per year, keeping the awards competitive with the NHMRC Scholarship awards.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nbcf.org.au/page.asp?category_id=3&subcategory_id=3&page_id=62

Australian German Association / Goethe-lnstitut Fellowship 2009

Internal Deadline

The Australian German Association, together with the Goethe-Institut in Germany, is offering a Fellowship to support a young Australian (under 35
years) to visit Germany to study the language and pursue special interests. The Fellowship will cover a period of 12 weeks at a mutually agreed time.
Applicants must have a good working knowledge of the German language.

Please refer to the information document for further information and application instructions.

The Catherine Helen Spence Memorial Scholarship 2009

Internal Deadline

This Scholarship is awarded to enable the holder to undertake, in Australia or overseas, a study in the field of social science, the investigation of social problems, or a combination of both those areas. The investigation or study must be relevant to social conditions in South Australia and be capable of being applied for the benefit of the people of this state.

It is open to women between the age of 20 and 40 years who have been a bona fide resident of South Australia for a minimum of 5 years immediately prior to the closing date of applications.

Please download an application form and refer to the scholarship information sheet for instructions.

African Institute of Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) - Victor Rothschild Fellowships

Internal Deadline

AIMS specially encourage African PhD students and postdoctoral researchers working overseas to apply for Victor Rothschild fellowships to help them establish contacts with African scientists, students and teachers across the continent.

AIMS will cover full travel, accommodation and subsistence costs for the selected Victor Rothschild fellows. A research lab will be available and the fellows will receive a small stipend to cover incidental costs. Fellows will be encouraged to participate in the AIMS teaching program, and to use the AIMS facilities including computer laboratory and library, to conduct scientific research during their stay

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.aims.ac.za/english/fellowships.php

Centre for International Mobility (CIMO) - Fellowships Programme

Internal Deadline

The CIMO Fellowships programme is open to young researchers (after Master-level but not post-doctorate) from all countries and from all academic fields.

The scholarship period may vary from 3 to 12 months. The monthly allowance is 800-1200 euros (in 2009). The scholarship is intended to cover living expenses in Finland for a single person. No additional allowance for housing is paid. Expenses due to international travel to and from Finland are not covered by CIMO.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://finland.cimo.fi/scholarships/
postgraduate_studies_and_research/cimo_fellowships.html

GO8 Supported Conference on Developing the Knowledge Economy - Partnering for innovation & the sustainability of our Economy

Dates Held

Please find the attached registration form for a Go8 supported conference entitled “Developing the knowledge economy” on 4-5 August at the University of Melbourne.

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 was Monday 4 May 2009.

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