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2009 SA Science Excellence Awards

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Australia - Germany research network: German researchers in Australia survey 2009

Internal Deadline

DAAD would appreciate to increase the quality of information and consider providing additional support to further develop exchanges between Germany and Australia. In order to consolidate and extend the Germany-Australia research network, DAAD needs to better profile the size of the population of German nationals teaching or conducting research in Australia.

FEAST and DAAD, are jointly asking our membership and the widest possible audience to complete a simple survey for all German citizens or residents currently working in Australia who are:
- Lecturers/scientists/academics
- Teach in the fields of German languages  and cultures
- Conduct research in any discipline (Natural sciences, Humanities, Social sciences)

• http://www.feast.org/germany/survey/
• Date: first results collected on 15th June 2009

Marine National Facility Applications - Extension to Closing Date

Internal Deadline

Please note that the applications for the Marine National Facility grants now close on 29 May 2009.

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

Defence Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program

Internal Deadline

The Department of Defence is seeking industry proposals for participation in the Capability and Technology Demonstrator (CTD) Program. View the Round 14 Advertisement.

The Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program assists in the improvement of priority Defence capability by providing Australian Industry with an opportunity to demonstrate their technology, thereby allowing Defence to assess its potential to enhance military capability and the likely risks associated with acquiring the technology.

Note: For more information, guidance and application instructions, please contact Paul Arthur of Adelaide Research & Innovation
(08 830-38310/36255) in the first instance.

Australian Rotary Health Research Fund - Pilot project on young Australians with mental health

Internal Deadline

Applications are sought for one-year research "Pilot" projects investigating the mental health of young Australians. This new offer is the only funding available for mental health research grants in 2010. The total budget for one year of funding must not exceed $35,000. Applications requesting more than $35,000 will not be considered.

Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status and not be under bond to any foreign government. Applicants are to provide, where appropriate, evidence of resident status.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au/
Information-About/Research/
Current-Opportunities.aspx

Pfizer Australia - Paediatric Endocrine Care Research

Internal Deadlines

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.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.apecgrants.com.au/Paediatric/

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) - Research Program

Internal Deadline

The PCFA recognizes that current strategies for diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer are inadequate. Progress in the management of prostate cancer requires research as well as measures to make scientifically-rigorous clinical trials accessible to patients with prostate cancer.

PCFA Grant Categories:

1. Young Investigator Grants: To support young scientists beginning a career in prostate cancer research.
2. Concept Grants: For senior scientists not currently working in prostate cancer who have an innovative proposals and are seeking startup funding.
3. Project Grants: For general proposals for prostate cancer research, including support for innovative clinical trials.
4. Equipment Grants: For significant items of equipment needed to progress ongoing prostate cancer research.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.prostate.org.au/articleLive/pages/PCFA-Research-Program.html

Mazda Foundation - Project Grants

Internal Deadline

The Mazda Foundation awards grants to programs promoting:

1. Education and literacy
2. Environmental conservation
3. Cross-cultural understanding
4. Social welfare
5. Scientific research

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.mazdafoundation.org.au/IDofProject.htm

Myer Foundation - Poverty and Disadvantage Small Grants Program

Internal Deadline

The current priority areas for the Poverty and Disadvantage Small Grants Program are as follows:

• Communities experiencing social and economic exclusion with particular emphasis on Indigenous Australians, asylum seekers and refugees, and people living in isolated
• rural and remote areas of Australia
• Children and young people from impoverished backgrounds whose opportunities for development and advancement are curtailed
• Small, discreet projects that meet the needs of a community rather than supplementary funding for large projects. A small, discreet project will be considered to have a total budget of up to $50,000.

Grants are capped at $10,000, and are made for a one-year period only. The requested amount may be part of a budget of up to $50,000. Only one application can be considered per applicant. This includes applications submitted to another funding area of The Myer Foundation or the Sidney Myer Fund. Exceptions are made when multiple applications are received from universities and other large organisations where they represent different faculties, departments or schools, and the proposals are unrelated.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/_105.asp

Native Vegetation Council Significant Environmental Benefit Grants

Internal Deadline

The Native Vegetation Council invites applications for funding for biodiversity projects that will assist in the large scale conservation, restoration and management of native vegetation across Natural Resources Management Regions at a landscape scale.  Projects should address NVC priorities and be consistent with strategies and priorities identified in regional NRM plans.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.dwlbc.sa.gov.au/native/nvc/grants.html

Asia - Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect: Call for Applications

Internal Deadline

The Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect is calling for applications for support under the Australian Responsibility to Protect Fund from research institutions and non-governmental organisations that have a demonstrated capacity to produce high quality research or programs of work. Applications should focus on either one of two Priority Themes:

• Advancing the Responsibility to Protect concept.
• Supporting States to build capacity to protect populations and prevent genocide and mass atrocities.

Applicants can apply for funding between $25,000 and $100,000 per year over the course of the research project or program of work for up to two years.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.r2pasiapacific.org/
index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=91&Itemid=98

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

Australian Academy of Science - European Cooperation in the Field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST)

Internal Deadline

Applications are now being received for travel between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010 (FY 2009-2010). Funding is available to support up to twelve visits during the FY. Applications are assessed on a first-come first–serve basis. The Australian Academy of Science receives funding from the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) to deliver the project Australian participation in European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST). The objectives of the ISL program are to:

• Increase the uptake of leading edge science and technology (S&T) through:
• promoting access to and participation by Australian researchers in strategically focussed, leading edge, international scientific research and technology; and
• increased strategic alliances between Australian and overseas researchers.
• Facilitate Australia's access to the global S&T system by supporting bilateral and multilateral relations with other countries.

Funding is available to support up to twelve visits in FY 2009-2010 for Australian researchers to participate in COST Actions. Australian researchers need to be official members of a COST Action to be eligible for funding. This program does not fund students.

Australian researchers travelling to Europe may receive a grant in aid of up to A$5,000 for a STSM, covering a return airfare of up to A$2,500 and daily living allowances. Daily living allowances, covering accommodation and meals are provided at the rate of A$200 per day or a maximum of A$2,500 per month, whichever is the smaller amount.

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

French Australian Science and Technology (FAST) Program - Call for proposals Round Seven 2009

Internal Deadlines

The objective of FAST is to promote and support scientific and technological cooperation between Australian and French researchers from public and private institutions or enterprises.

Under the FAST program, Australia will contribute a total of up to $A 250,000 per round and France up to 150,000 € per round.

FAST will provide financial assistance, on a competitive basis, for collaborative research projects (including project specific follow-up meetings) between Australian and French researchers. Eligible activities for funding support are international travel and living expenses only. Accordingly, funding does not extend to insurance, salaries or equipment expenses. Individual applications may request funding for up to 2 years.

Under the FAST program Round Seven, applications will be considered for research collaboration in the areas of space sciences and astronomy, Materials and Information, Communication and Technology (ICT). Projects which include an environmental science component will be encouraged and assessed on merit along with all applications.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
https://grants.innovation.gov.au/ISL/Pages/Guidelines.aspx

Psychology Beyond Borders (PBB) - 2010 PBB Mission Awards

Internal Deadline

Psychology Beyond Borders is seeking proposals for the 2010 PBB Mission Awards. Projects of $5,000 - $15,000 (USD) will be funded with an expected project duration of one year (beginning January 2010). Psychology Beyond Borders' Mission consists of five key areas:

1. Research
2. Psychosocial service delivery
3. Education
4. Public policy
5. Building a network

Psychology Beyond Borders seeks research and action-oriented projects that contribute to at least two of the five key areas of PBB's mission. Projects will be evaluated on the basis of how they contribute to the organization's mission and particularly key area # 1, research. Preference will be given to projects that combine research with more than one other key area.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://psychologybeyondborders.com/MA2010application.aspx

Mary Philippa Brazill Foundation - Grants for Research in Education and Ethics

Internal Deadline

The foundation was established in 1993 for the purpose of providing financial support for research and education in ethics with an emphasis on the ethics of health care and with special regard to the promotion of these activities in Catholic institutions in Australia. The Trustees of the Foundation invite applications for Grants from individuals in their personal capacity and as representatives of institutions wishing to sponsor scholars and conferences.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://brazill.mercy.org.au/grant.html

Australian Pork - Travel Awards

Internal Deadline

Australian Pork allocates funds to support travel to conferences and workshops where it can be shown to be of benefit to the Australian pork industry. 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.australianpork.com.au/pages/index.asp

Australian Rotary Research Companion - Geoff Bailey Indigenous Australian PhD Scholarship

Internal Deadline

It is intended that the “Geoff Bailey Indigenous Australian PhD Scholarship” will provide salary and incidental support for an indigenous postgraduate student previously receiving an Australian Rotary Health Indigenous Scholarship who is undertaking full-time research in any area of research. Value of the scholarship is $25,000 for three years.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au/
getdoc/b95f7ec6-5e80-46da-b95f-488e746c8a0f/
Doc.aspx

Pfizer Australia - Research Fellowships

Internal Deadline

The Pfizer Australia Research Fellowships aims to encourage leaders in biomedical research to establish a career in Australia; fostering the continued development of Australia.

These fellowships are awarded to scientists with significant potential to attain leadership in their chosen field of research. These fellowships allow successful applicants to continue their research at an Australian University or research institution.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.pfizer.com.au/ResearchFellowships/Selection.aspx

Australia - Israel Scientific Exchange Foundation (AISEF) Postgraduate Fellowship

Internal Deadline

The AISEF Postgraduate Fellowship is directed at promoting scientific exchange and collaboration between Israel and Australia and provides funding to assist a postgraduate research student to spend up to 6 months working in a research laboratory in Israel.  One fellowship up to a maximum amount of $5,000 is available.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hosting/aisef/aisefpgfellow-app-aust.html

International Swine Flu Conference

Dates Held

Top leaders and key decision-makers of major companies representing a broad range of industries will meet with distinguished scientists, public health officials, law enforcers, first responders, and other experts to discuss pandemic prevention, preparedness, response and recovery at the 1st International Swine Flu Summit.

Please see the Swine Flu Conference Brochure for more information.

Human Research Ethics Training Workshop

Dates Held

The Ethics Centre of South Australia, in collaboration with the University of Adelaide, Flinders University and the University of South Australia, invites all HDR students and commencing researchers to attend the following workshop: ‘Ethics and Integrity in Research with Humans’

This interactive workshop will aim to give participants:

·  an understanding of the ethical issues that may arise in research involving human participants (across the full spectrum from biological samples to whole populations) applied during discipline specific workshops;
·  tools to analyse and address these issues;
·  an understanding of what constitutes good practice in research; and
·  assistance in the preparation of Human Research Ethics Committee applications. 

Current HDR students and commencing researchers who have research projects which require Human Ethics Approval are encouraged to attend this workshop. Please note that priority will be given to HDR students and therefore only a limited number of places are available to commencing researchers.  

To register, please use the registration form and contact Amy Baker amy.baker@unisa.edu.au by Friday 5th of June.

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

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

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