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Dairy Australia - Preliminary Submissions (Deadline Extended)

Internal Deadline

Dairy Australia have revised the application dates for preliminary submissions. The new internal deadline is 23rd September 2009.

Dairy Australia invites applications for funding for R&D projects of between 1 and 3 years duration which are perceived to be of benefit to the Australian dairy industry. Dairy Australia may support funding applications that address one or more of the three key objectives as set out in the Dairy Australia Strategic Plan:

• Increase farm productivity
• Maintain and develop high margin markets, channels and products
• Promote and protect the unique benefits of Australian dairy

To apply for funding, applicants must first complete and submit a preliminary application form. For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/Research-and-Innovation/
Research-Funding/Applications.aspx

NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) – New closing date

Internal Deadline

NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) – New closing date – Friday, 25 September 2009 (External)

Please see: NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) - Call for Applications

Consultation for NHMRC Partnership centres

Internal Deadline

The NHMRC Partnerships initiative was designed by NHMRC to more effectively integrate evidence into health policy and service delivery, a key objective of its Strategic Plan 2007-09.  NHMRC’s aim is to improve health care through stronger evidence-based approaches.

NHMRC invites submissions to advise the design of the NHMRC Partnership Centres initiative. Interested stakeholders are advised that the discussion and consultation papers are now available at: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/partnerships/index.htm

Submissions are due 14 August 2009.

Finalised 2008 DEEWR HERDC Publications Report

Internal Deadline

The 2008 DEEWR HERDC has now been finalised. Thank you all for your input and cooperation.

Our total number of publications this year is 189 higher than 2007, an increase of 7%. The number of journal articles is 269 more than last year, a very good result in light of the ERA collection. However, the other three categories, ie books, book chapters and conference publications have shown a decrease.

Even though our HERDC yield has increased, the HERDC score which attracts funding is less this year. It would appear that this is because of greater collaboration with authors from other institutions.

If you wish to view publications, click on the following link to log into ORBIT https://orbit.adelaide.edu.au with your University staff id and password. Select Researcher Profiles and then click on the Publications tab at the top of the screen.

For assistance with using ORBIT, go to https://orbit.adelaide.edu.au and refer to the 'Help' section, or contact the ORBIT Helpdesk at orbit@adelaide.edu.au or phone 83030391.

ARC Centres of Excellence - Expressions of Interest

Internal Deadline

Expressions of Interest due in Research Branch - 31 July 2009

In anticipation of the timelines indicated in the ARC’s consultation paper, an Expression of Interest (EoI) to participate in a new or renewal/supplementary ARC Centres of Excellence bid must be completed and submitted to Research Branch by Friday 31 July 2009 for any researcher/s intending to be involved in a Centres of Excellence bid.

The EoI must be endorsed by the relevant Head(s) of School and Executive Dean(s). Further information on completing the EoI is provided on the 1st page of the EoI document available at:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/centresofexcellence.html

The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia (MERIWA) - Research Grant

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The Minerals and Energy Research Institute of Western Australia is a statutory body established by the Western Australian Government. The objective of MERIWA is to promote research and development in the minerals and petroleum industries in WA by:

1. Identifying, co-ordinating and jointly financing minerals and energy research projects which encourage the development of the minerals and petroleum industries in WA
2. Encouraging the active participation of Industry in this research, and its financial support and joint sponsorship
3. Supervising and co-ordinating the administration of all projects, and the publication and dissemination of the results.

Applications can be submitted at any time during the year and are assessed on an 'as received' basis.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.dmp.wa.gov.au/meriwa/projects/project.html

NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) - Call for Applications

Internal Deadline

The NHMRC have recently introduced the Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) Scheme which replaces the Centres for Clinical Research Excellence Scheme and the Capacity Building Grants in Population Health and Health Services Research.    

The CRE Scheme seeks applications from teams of researchers to pursue innovative, high quality collaborative research activities in the following priority areas:

• Clinical Research
• Research into Asbestos Related Diseases
• Population Health Research
• Electromagnetic Energy Research
• Health Services Research 

The CRE will build capacity, support research that will lead to improved community health outcomes, and ensure effective translation of research outcomes primarily into practice. Funding will be awarded for a period of five years and is expected to commence in 2010. Applications opened on 10 July 2009. For further information, please visit: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply/cre/index.htm

Applicants should note that NHMRC’s new on-line system will be used.

All applications will be submitted online via Research Branch through NHMRC’s Research Grants Management System (RGMS). Applicants without an RGMS ‘login’ will need to complete an RGMS Access Form.

RGMS has an online profile and CV function which is used to auto-populate NHMRC application forms. Once potential applicants receive their ‘login’ they can proceed with filling out their Profile and CV. Further information on RGMS including an updated information sheet is available on the NHMRC website at: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/rgms/index.htm

Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation - Research Grants

Internal Deadline

The mission of the Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation (APERF) is to support and facilitate research into foot and related problems. As such, the Foundation offers financial support for projects that are focussed on the causes, assessment, diagnosis, management and outcomes of foot and related problems. Further to this, the Foundation supports research into professional issues associated with podiatry and the provision of quality podiatric care.

The APERF Grant is open to all people involved in foot and related research. However, weighting will be given to applications whose team includes podiatric representation, particularly as the primary applicant.

Grants between $2,000 and $4,000 for novice researchers and $2,000 and $8,000 for experienced researchers will be available for projects.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.apodc.com.au/apodc/aperf.htm#1

Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia Inc - Research Grants 2010

Internal Deadline

Researchers working in Australia in fields that are relevant to motor neurone disease are invited to apply for funding to support research in the calendar year 2010.

1. Grants-in-Aid for research into motor neurone disease in 2010: Applications for projects in biomedical and health care research are encouraged. A
range of grants, including the named grants below, are offered. In recent years, grants-in-aid have ranged from $15,000 to $35,000 with an average of around $25,000.

2. Bill Gole MND Postdoctoral Fellowship (2010 - 2012): The Fellowships of the MND Research Institute of Australia aim to encourage young researchers to focus their interest on MND. The Bill Gole MND Postdoctoral Fellowship is directed towards postdoctoral scientists with a track record in
areas of neuroscience related to motor neurone disease. Salary will be funded for up to three years at $72,500 per year.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.mndresearch.asn.au/

The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering Inc (AINSE) - Research Awards

Internal Deadline

The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) makes awards in support of projects undertaken by its member universities which have an identifiable focus on nuclear and nuclear-related applications and/or on the use of Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) facilities and expertise.

Awards are awarded for one year commencing in January. The Awards

• cover the costs associated with the use of the AINSE listed facilities
• contribute to the cost of travel and/or accommodation when the university researcher lives in a city different from that in which the facility is located
• contribute toward the cost of equipment and/or materials

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ainse.edu.au/ainse/for_academic_researchers/
ainse_awards.html

Cotton Research and Development Corporation (CRDC) - Preliminary Proposals Now Open

Internal Deadline

For the 2010-11 round of research investment support, the Cotton Research & Development Corporation (CRDC) invite Preliminary Research Proposals (PRPs) . Successful applicants will be advised at the end of November and invited to submit a second round (full proposal) by end of January 2010.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.crdc.com.au/index.cfm?pageID=55

Norman Wettenhall Foundation - Foundation Grants

Internal Deadline

The objectives of the Foundation are:

• to build capacity in local communities to effect long-term beneficial change in the natural environment
• to support and encourage research, monitoring and knowledge sharing relating to all aspects of Australia's natural environment

Applicants from academic institutions seeking funding should include a curriculum vitae and a recommendation from their Supervisor or Head of Department. Grants should not exceed $5,000.  Research needs to be part of a wider, collaborative project and show how it will directly benefit the natural living environment.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nwf.org.au/grants/applications.htm

The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) - Research Projects (Request for Proposals)

Internal Deadlines

The Middle East Desalination Research Center (MEDRC) is an international non-profit organization, based in Muscat, Oman. The purpose of the Center’s research program is to conduct, support and coordinate basic and applied R&D in water desalination and supporting fields, with the overall objective to reduce the cost of desalination.

The RFP addresses all individuals, institutions and companies, worldwide, engaged in the different fields of desalination practice, in desalination R&D, in academic teaching or in practical training. The Center budget for this RFP is in the order of US$ 500,000.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.medrc.org/research/RFP-2009.pdf
and
http://www.medrc.org/index.cfm?area=research
&page=Research_Program&pf=solarnew1

US Department of Defense: 2009 Spinal Cord Injury Research Program Funding Opportunity - Pre Applications

Internal Deadline

The Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) Defense Appropriations Act provides $35 million to the Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP). This program is administered by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command through the Office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). A summary of SCIRP funding opportunities is provided below:

1.Clinical Trial Award- Rehabilitation: The Clinical Trial Award – Rehabilitation (CTA-R) supports rapid implementation of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the understanding of SCI and amelioration of its consequences. All studies must be focused on rehabilitative aspects of SCI. Internal deadline is 20 August 2009.

2. Translational Research Partnership Award: The intent of the SCIRP Translational Research Partnership Award is to encourage multi-institutional, multidisciplinary partnerships among clinicians and laboratory scientists that accelerate the movement of promising ideas in SCI research into clinical applications. Proposals that focus on research outcome measures are encouraged. This award is intended to support both new and established scientists across a broad spectrum of disciplines in research projects that are likely to make a major impact on SCI research. Internal deadline is 20 August 2009.

3. Investigator-Initiated Research Award: The Investigator-Initiated Research Award (IIRA) is intended to support studies that make an important contribution to SCI research and/or patient care. Projects should address an Area of Encouragement and be applicable to the health care needs of the military service members, their family members, and/or the U.S. veteran population. All applications must specifically and clearly address the military relevance of the proposed research. Collaboration with military researchers and clinicians is encouraged. Internal deadline is 20 August 2009.

4. Exploration – Hypothesis Development Award: The SCIRP Exploration – Hypothesis Development Award (EHDA) supports the initial exploration of innovative, untested, high-risk, high-gain, and potentially groundbreaking concepts in the SCI research field. Results of studies conducted through this award may provide the scientific rationale upon which a new hypothesis can be based, or they should provide initial principles of an innovative hypothesis. This award is designed to provide investigators with the opportunity to pursue serendipitous observations. Some gaps in supporting rationale may exist due to a lack of available information. Internal deadline is 23 October 2009.

5. Advanced Technology/Therapeutic Development Award: The Advanced Technology/Therapeutic Development Award (AT/TDA) is intended to support demonstration studies of pharmaceuticals (drugs, biologics, and vaccines) and medical devices in preclinical systems and/or the testing of therapeutics and devices in clinical studies. The intent of the Advanced Technology/Therapeutic Development Award is to assess therapeutics and devices for the treatment, prevention, detection, and diagnosis of SCI. Internal deadline is 20 August 2009.

Detailed descriptions of each of the funding mechanisms, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements can be found in the FY09 SCIRP Program Announcements:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/scirp.htm

The James S. McDonnell Foundation - Collaborative Activity Awards

Internal Deadline

The Foundation offers Collaborative Activity Awards to initiate interdisciplinary discussions on problems or issues, to help launch interdisciplinary research networks, or to fund communities of researchers/practitioners dedicated to developing new methods, tools, and applications of basic research to applied problems. In each case the focus of the collaborative activity must meet the program guidelines for one of the following program areas:

• Studying Complex Systems
• Brain Cancer Research
• Understanding Human Cognition

There are no geographic restrictions on these awards and the Foundation encourages international applications. For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.jsmf.org/apply/collaborative/
application_process.htm

US Department of Defense: Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program (PRORP) - Pre Applications

Internal Deadline

Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) congressional appropriations have provided $112 million to the Department of Defense DOD) Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program (PRORP).  This program will support innovative, high-impact, clinically relevant research to advance treatment and rapid rehabilitation from musculoskeletal injuries sustained during military combat or combat-related activities.

PRORP Program Announcements have been released in five funding mechanisms by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs. The Program Announcements are open and accepting submissions. Independent investigators, scientists and clinicians (at all academic levels) in the fields of: Trauma, Emergency Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Orthopedic Surgery, Rehabilitation, Orthopaedic Materials Science and Engineering, Sports Medicine, and Physical Therapy are eligible to apply. The five funding mechanisms are:

1. Clinical Trial Award: support the rapid implementation of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the acute care of military combat-relevant orthopaedic injuries.  The clinical trials may be designed to evaluate promising new products, pharmacologic agents (drugs or biologics), devices, clinical guidance, and/or emerging approaches and technologies. All applications must specifically and clearly address the military relevance of the proposed research. Collaboration with military researchers and clinicians is encouraged; however, the use of military or veteran populations is not a prerequisite. Internal deadline is 6 August 2009.

2. Hypothesis Development Award: supports the initial exploration of innovative, untested, and potentially groundbreaking concepts in the field of orthopaedic research that may lead to promising new products, pharmacologic agents (drugs or biologics), behavioral interventions, devices, clinical guidance or emerging technologies for military combat-relevant orthopaedic injuries or rehabilitative care. Internal deadline is 18 August 2009.

3. Idea Development Award: support high-impact, innovative research that will drive the field forward.  The proposed research should provide a significant benefit for the field of military combat-relevant orthopaedic injuries research. The proposed research is expected to make an important and original contribution to advancing combat-relevant orthopaedic research or orthopaedic medicine. Internal deadline is 6 August 2009.

4. Technology Development Award: support product-driven research aimed at developing technologies and related resources for use by both the applicant’s laboratory and the orthopaedic research community to promote basic and preclinical research on musculoskeletal injuries related to military service. Internal deadline is 6 August 2009.

5. Translational Research Partnership Award: supports the development of multi-institutional, multidisciplinary, translational research partnerships between up to four clinicians and laboratory scientists to accelerate the movement of promising research hypotheses into clinical application in a manner that would be less readily achievable through separate efforts. This award is intended to support both new and established scientists across a broad spectrum of disciplines in research projects that are likely to make a major impact on military combat-relevant orthopaedic injuries. Internal deadline is 6 August 2009.

The five funding mechanisms offered are summarized below.  Full details for submission are in Program Announcements and Application instructions for each award are available on website:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09prorphda_pa.pdf

Heart Foundation - Travel Grants (Round 3)

Internal Deadline

Travel Grants are an exciting opportunity for the Heart Foundation to support the development of early career cardiovascular researchers. Travel Grants are available to support Australian researchers travelling to present their cardiovascular research at a conference overseas. They are also available to Indigenous health researchers travelling to present their research in Australia. Applicants are only eligible to receive two grants in their pre- and post-doctoral training.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Professional_Information/
Research/Available_Funding/Pages/default.aspx

Japan Society of Promotion of Science (JSPS) - Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Foreign Researchers

Internal Deadline

This program was established to assist promising and highly qualified young foreign researchers wishing to conduct research in Japan. It is aimed at providing opportunities for such researchers to, under the guidance of their hosts, conduct cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions, thereby permitting them to advance their own research while stimulating Japanese academic circles, particularly young Japanese researchers, through close collaboration in scientific activities. Such collaboration is also intended to advance scientific research in the counterpart countries. (Fellowships are awarded for a period of 12 to 24 months.)

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/postdoctoral.html#long

National Breast Cancer Foundation - Collaborative Breast Cancer Research Grant Program (Deadline Extended)

Internal Deadline

The National Collaborative Breast Cancer Research Grant Program is designed to foster wide collaboration between groups of investigators and pooling of knowledge, expertise and resources to enable larger scale or accelerated research programs into the prevention, causes, treatment or management of breast cancer.

Funding will now be made available in two stages:
Stage 1: up to $1 million dollars, per annum, for 3 years (Years 1-3).
Stage 2: up to $1 million per annum for an additional two years (Years 4 and 5).  Provision of Stage 2 funding will be dependent on satisfactory completion of Stage 1 research and the availability of funds.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nbcf.org.au/page.asp?subcategory
_id=21&page_id=181&category_id=3

Speech Pathology Australia - Nadia Verrall Memorial Research Grant

Internal Deadline

The purpose of the Nadia Verrall Memorial Research Grant is to support speech pathologists to engage in research into communication disorders in children. This grant is available to speech pathologists who are practising, enrolled in postgraduate studies, or employed in an academic role.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Content.aspx?p=90

The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation (HFG) - Research Grants in the Natural and Social Sciences and the Humanities

Internal Deadline

The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation (HFG) welcomes proposals from any of the natural and social sciences and the humanities that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence, aggression, and dominance. Particular questions that interest HFG concern violence, aggression, and dominance in relation to social change, the socialization of children, intergroup conflict, interstate warfare, crime, family relationships, and investigations of the control of aggression and violence. Priority will also be given to areas and methodologies not receiving adequate attention and support from other funding sources.

HFG awards research grants to individuals for individual projects and does not award grants to institutions for institutional programs. Awards in the range of US$15,000 to $30,000 a year for periods of one or two years.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.hfg.org/rg/guidelines.htm

The Australian Academy of the Humanities - The Publication Subsidy Scheme

Internal Deadline

One of the aims of the Australian Academy of the Humanities (AAH) is to advance knowledge of the Humanities by encouraging and supporting scholarship, and the pursuit of excellence, in the broad-ranging fields of the Humanities.

In accordance with this aim, the AAH includes in its activities the Publication Subsidy Scheme to provide modest financial support of up to AU$3,000 for the publication of scholarly works of high quality in the Humanities. The scheme is designed to assist Humanities scholars based in Australia. Both independent scholars and those working within an institution are eligible for the scheme.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.humanities.org.au/Grants/PubSubs/PubSubs.htm

The Australian Rotary Health - Mental Health Research Grants

Internal Deadline

The Australian Rotary Health invites applications from individuals or research teams in clinical or public health fields for grants in support of research projects. The objective of the fund is to financial support to Research projects within Australia which have the potential to enhance the health of the community, to stimulate research activities within Australia by facilitating communication between participants in specified fields and to support specific research fields for a minimum of three years.

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