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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

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.

Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Round 12 - Open

Internal Deadline

Round 12 of the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) program has opened. Intending applicants will be required to complete the Expression of Interest form with the endorsement of relevant Heads and EDs in the first instance by 22 June 2009.

Further information, timeline and links to the CRC Program website can be found: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/Find/Major/crc.html

An information session is being organised by the CRC Program Secretariat for Adelaide on 10 June 2009, 9am - 12pm, although further details are not known at this stage.

Queries can be directed to timothy.anson@adelaide.edu.au or jim.deed@adelaide.edu.au

H1N1 Influenza 2009 (Human Swine Influenza) Research Funding - Expression of Interest

Internal Deadlines

The Australian Government, through the National Health and Research Council, will provide $7 million for research into the H1NI influenza 09 virus (human swine influenza).

The funds will help researchers learn more about the properties of the virus and its potential to become more virulent and how best to avoid and treat infection. This research will commence in June 2009 with results expected to be reported by December 2009. Researchers will focus on two areas:

1. Biology of the virus, including the progress of mutations, likely increase or decrease in virulence, susceptibility to antivirals, and the risk of combination with other influenza virus strains.
2. Health care, including quarantining, effective population based use of antivirals, advice on public health measures and messages and the factors that put individuals at higher risk.

From mid next week interested health and medical researchers can access further information and applications for research funding at: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/.

Leukaemia Foundation National Research Program - Call for applications 2010

Internal Deadlines

In 2010, the Leukaemia Foundation is calling for innovative research applications for Grants-in-Aid, Fellowships and Scholarships. The Foundation is delighted to call for applications for 2010 for innovative research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma and related disorders, and the care of patients and families. The following grants are available:

1. Grants-in-aid ($50,000 - $100,000 for one year): The Leukaemia Foundation invites expressions of interest for grants-in-aid for research projects to support basic, applied and translational research in all fields of research which will improve outcomes for people with blood cancers and related disorders.  Applicants are encouraged to develop innovative approaches to haematological problems, especially in the areas of basic or fundamental research. The internal deadline is 24 July 2009.

2. Philip Desbrow Senior Research Fellowship ($200,000/year for 5 years): This new and most prestigious award will provide sustained support for an outstanding young Scientist enabling them to establish a significant research program in an Australian research institute. One award will be made in 2010. This award will provide sustained support for an outstanding young researcher preferably between 3 and 10 years postdoctorate who has established an international reputation for research in the field of leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood cancers and disorders. The internal deadline for expression of interest is 24 July 2009.

3. Post Doctoral Fellowship (Up to $100,000/year for max 3 years): Candidates must have been awarded their PhD no more than three years prior to the closing date for applications or else their PhD must be awarded by December of the year of application. The internal deadline is 24 July 2009.

4. PhD Scholarships ($40,000/year for max 3 years): Candidates will be eligible for enrolment in the PhD program in the institution in which the proposed study will be done.  Scholarships are open to students commencing their PhD or who have completed no more than one year of full-time study toward their PhD.  Successful applicants who have already commenced their PhD program will only be awarded a Leukaemia Foundation Scholarship for the balance of their study. The internal deadline is 18 September 2009.

5. PhD Scholarships (Clinical) ($55,000/year for max 3 years): Candidates will be eligible for enrolment in the PhD program in the institution in which the proposed study will be done.  Scholarships are open to students commencing their PhD or who have completed no more than one year of full-time study toward their PhD. The internal deadline is 18 September 2009.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.leukaemia.org.au/web/research/
researchgrants_applications.php

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

Judith Jane Mason and Harold Stannett Williams Memorial Foundation - Research Grants for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease

Internal Deadline

The goal of the Judith Jane Mason and Harold Stannett Williams Memorial Foundation (The Mason Foundation) is to achieve enduring, positive impact in the areas of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Alzheimer’s disease through funding medical research principally into the causes, prevention and/or management of these diseases. There are two categories of grants open to applications for The Mason Foundation:

1. Medical and Scientific Research Grants – Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Research into more effective diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, care or treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; and/or Research into cures for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Projects will be funded for one year only and individual grants in the vicinity of $100,000 will be considered.

2. Medical and Scientific Research Grants – Alzheimer’s Disease: Research into more effective diagnosis, or treatment of Alzheimer’s disease; and/or Research into cures for Alzheimer’s disease. The Foundation will favourably consider applications for emerging research concepts requiring seed funding or young investigators being established. Projects will be funded for one year only and Individual grants of up to $50,000 will be considered.

Researchers in this area need lodge only one application in order to be considered by both trusts. The grants are made separately and will be acknowledged appropriately.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.anz.com/aus/Invest-And-Insure/Product-And-Services/
ANZ-Trustees/Apply-For-A-Grant/
Named-Charitable-Trusts.asp#Judit

Lion Nathan Limited - Alcohol and Health Medical Research Grants Scheme

Internal Deadline

The Alcohol and Health Medical Research Grants Scheme is funded by Lion Nathan Limited with the aim of providing financial support for independent research into the potential effects of alcohol consumption. Applications for Grants are open to eligible postgraduate researchers in the early stages of their careers. The amount of a Grant will not usually exceed A$35,000.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ahrgs.com.au/How-to-Apply.aspx

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Australia: IELTS Joint - Funded Research 2009/10

Internal Deadline

Educational institutions and suitably qualified individuals are invited to apply for funding to undertake applied research projects in relation to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS Joint Research Committee is interested in supporting external researchers to conduct quality research under the three headings below. This year the committee would particularly encourage applications to undertake research studies which fit within these broad areas:

1. Test development and validation issues
2. Issues relating to contexts of test use
3. Issues of test impact

Consideration will also be given to other issues of current interest in relation to IELTS. Financial support for individual projects selected will in principle be limited to a maximum of £15,000/AU$36,000 though this upper limit may be reviewed in exceptional circumstances.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ielts.org/researchers/grants_and_awards.aspx

Ramaciotti Foundation - General Awards

Internal Deadline

Applications are invited for two types of gifts only Establishment Grants and Equipment Grants. Establishment Gifts are intended to provide short term research support for a young investigator who is taking or has taken up a new position in an institution. The gift can be used for any combination of personnel, equipment, consumables or other expenses, but not for overseas travel.

Equipment applications may be made for a contribution towards the purchase of a single item of equipment costing $100,000 or more. Preference will be given to applications for an item of equipment that is to be used on various projects by a number of investigators within a department or institution or by investigators from other institutions working on collaborative projects. Preference will also be given to applications that demonstrate that such a gift from the foundations towards the cost of an expensive item would by providing leverage assist in the raising of the balance of funds required.

The Establishment gift maximum total amount is $30,000. Major Equipment applications may be made for a contribution of $30,000.

Establishment Gift applicants must have a minimum of two and a maximum of five years' cumulative postdoctoral experience as at January 1, 2009. The applicant must be the sole chief investigator of the proposed project and be in or commencing in a full-time position with a tenure for a minimum of three years and that will terminate no earlier than December 31, 2010. All applicants must be able to commence the project no later than July 1, 2009.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.perpetual.com.au/campaigns/ramaciotti_applications.aspx

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

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

US Department of Defense Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRP) - Pre-Applications

Internal Deadline

The fiscal year 2009 Department of Defense, Bone Marrow Failure Research Program, $5 million appropriation, is offering the first of three funding mechanisms, the Bone Marrow Failure (BMFRP) Hypothesis Development Awards.  

The Bone Marrow Failure Hypothesis Development Awards will support the initial exploration of innovative, untested, novel, and potentially groundbreaking concepts in bone marrow failure research. Results of studies conducted through this award may provide the scientific rational upon which a new hypothesis can be based, or it should provide initial principles of an innovative hypothesis. Funding is available for a maximum period of performance is 18 months. Maximum allowable funding for the entire period of performance is $100,000. The Synopsis Table is located on website: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pdf/09bmfrpreftable.pdf

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/pubs/press/2009/09bmfrppreann_new.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

American Tinnitus Association (ATA) - Research Grant Program

Internal Deadline

The program financially supports scientific studies investigating tinnitus. Studies must be directly concerned with tinnitus and contribute to ATA's goal of finding a cure. ATA awards a maximum of US$300,000 at US$100,000 per year over three years.

Applicants must be scientists and doctors, worldwide, who are seeking tinnitus-related research funding and are affiliated with non-profit institutions.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ata.org/research/research-grant-faq

The Australian Institute of Policy and Science - 2009 CSL Florey Medal (Call for Nominations)

External Deadline

The Australian Institute of Policy and Science invites nominations for the 2009 CSL Florey Medal to be awarded to an Australian biomedical researcher for significant achievements in biomedical science and human health advancement.

The CSL Florey Medal will be announced on the evening of Monday 9 November in Sydney in partnership with the Association of Australian Medical Research Institutes and CSL Limited.

For further information and nomination instructions, please visit:
http://www.aips.net.au/

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.

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

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

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

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