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ARC Linkage Projects 2010 Round 2 - Notification of Intent

Internal Deadline

Intending applicants are requested to complete a simple Notification of Intent (NoI) form available from http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/LinkProj.html and return to arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au. This will assist RB and ARI Pty Ltd to coordinate and streamline approaches to developing Linkage Projects and their concomitant agreements.

ARC Super Science Fellowships 2010 - Notification of Intent

Internal Deadline

The Federal Government’s budget announced that up to 50 ARC Super Science 2010 Fellowships are intended to be offered in three areas:

1. Space science and astronomy;
2. Marine and climate science; and
3. Future industries research – biotechnology and nanotechnology.

Whilst there are no firm dates available at present, interested applicants are requested to complete and return a Notification of Intent to Research Branch at arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au by 4 September 2009.

Further information on completing a Notification of Intent can be found on the RB webpage at:  http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/supscience.html

SA Premier’s Science & Research Fund (PSRF) – Round 7 Advance Notice

Internal Deadline

The SA Stage Government has given advance notice that Round 7 of the SA Premier’s Science & Research Fund (PSRF) will run this year. The PSRF was established to facilitate investment in key science and research initiatives that have a demonstrable potential to generate significant strategic and sustainable economic, social and/or environmental benefits for the State.

In Round 7, applications addressing SA strategic research areas (refer SASP, STI10, Constellation SA), with a focus on Adaptation to Climate Change will be particularly welcomed.  As in previous years, the PSRF will also consider requests for support for ARC Laureate Fellowship applications.

The PSRF application process involves two stages.

• Stage 1: comprises a 3-page 'Expression of Interest' and these are due by Monday 31st August 2008 in Research Branch, together with a fully signed internal contribution certification page

• Stage 2: successful Stage 1 applicants will be invited to submit a more detailed Stage 2 application and project case by Friday 3 October 2008.

PSRF Round 7 Guidelines and Stage 1 & 2 application forms will be available from:
http://www.innovation.sa.gov.au/research/
premiers_science__and__research_fund

ARC Future Fellowships for 2010 - Notification of Intent

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ARC Future Fellowships for 2010

In anticipation of the ARC’s Funding Rules for Future Fellowships for funding commencing in 2010, interested applicants are asked to indicate their intent to apply using the Notification of Intent form to be found at:

http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/FF.html

The completed form is to be countersigned by the appropriate Head of School and Faculty Executive Dean and returned to Research Branch by
14 September 2009.

Queries can be directed to arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au

Industry - Linked Funding Opportunities: Information Session

Date Held

Information Session: Industry-linked funding opportunities
Friday 21 August 2009
Art Gallery Function Room 2
3:00-5:00 pm (includes drinks and networking)

Industry-linked funding programs are an increasingly important source of research funding in order to maintain our position as a research leader, and to translate our research effectively into real-world solutions.

This information session for University researchers is designed to provide you with the knowledge and contacts to get you started on the path to funding your next research project - with funding schemes including ARC Linkage, NHMRC Development, Trans Tasman Commercialisation Fund and the Adelaide Research & Innovation Commercial Accelerator Scheme.

Suitable for early-career researchers, through to veterans who want to refresh their know-how, as well as the industry partners you’re negotiating with currently. At this session, hosted by DVCR Professor Mike Brooks, you will hear from researchers who’ve had great success in this area, as well as from the University areas which manage the process - the Research Branch & Adelaide Research & Innovation. Please see commercial funding for information.

Register online: www.adelaide.edu.au/research
For more information email: renee.hakendorf@adelaide.edu.au

NHMRC Research Grants Management System (RGMS) - Feedback Survey

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NHMRC Research Grants Management System (RGMS) - Feedback Survey

Following completion of the first RGMS pilot (Profile and CV, and the Development Grant application form), NHMRC is seeking feedback on your RGMS experience. If you used RGMS as part of the Development Grant pilot, NHMRC would appreciate your comments.

To complete the survey please visit http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/RGMS/, follow the instructions and return to RGMS@nhmrc.gov.au.

The feedback supplied on survey forms received by the RGMS Team on or before 7 August 2009 will be used to shape the next RGMS pilot round.

The feedback supplied on survey forms received by the RGMS Team after 7 August 2009 will be used to shape future RGMS uses wherever possible.

National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy (NCRIS) - National Characterisation Roadshow

Date Held

Researchers are invited to the NCRIS Characterisation Roadshow in Perth on 4 August or Adelaide on 6 August.  Come and find out how these four characterisation facilities can support your research. They are the:

• Australian Synchrotron
• Australian Microscopy & Microanalysis Research Facility
• National Imaging Facility
• National Deuteration Facility

For more details please see the attached invitation or visit http://www.characterisation.org.au/roadshow.html

Consultation for NHMRC Partnership centres

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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.

CSIRO Flagship Clusters - CSIRO Flagship Collaboration Fund

Internal Deadline

The fifth round of Flagship Clusters offers collaboration opportunities in the following six key research areas of national interest. Specifications are available at:

Flagship	Cluster Specification
Energy Transformed	Biological Solutions for energy and greenhouse gas challenges
Food Futures	Sex ratio and sterility for commercial animal production
Food Futures	Healthy complex cereal carbohydrates
Future Manufacturing	Innovation: accelerating the path to impact
Water for a Healthy Country	National Distributed Urban Water Systems: Performance Verification
Water for a Healthy Country	Environmental water

The Flagship clusters fund a large scale of activity with an emphasis on people and partnerships working on a collection of projects relevant to a Flagship's goals. The Flagship clusters foster collaboration between CSIRO, universities and other publicly-funded research agencies.

Flagship clusters will be funded for about three years at approximately A$1million per annum from the Flagship Collaboration Fund. Co-investment from partner organisations is expected, at least matching the contribution from the Flagship Collaboration Fund.

Applicants applying for funding for clusters should:

1. read the relevant cluster specification details
2. read the Flagship Collaborative Research Program guidelines
3. discuss your proposed cluster application with the nominated Flagship contact before submitting an application
4. apply using the Flagship Cluster application form.

All expressions of intention to submit are to be forwarded to don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au or james.deed@adelaide.edu.au by
21 August 2009.

Access CSIRO contacts at http://www.csiro.au/org/Flagship-Cluster-Applications.html

ARC Australian Laureate Fellowships 2010 – UA Expression of Interest

Internal Deadline

In anticipation of the ARC’s Funding Rules for Australian Laureate Fellowships for funding commencing in 2010, an Expression of Interest process will again be run.

The EoI is to be prepared by the intending applicant, and endorsed by the appropriate Head of School and Faculty Executive Dean and returned to Research Branch by 18 September 2009.

Further information on completing an Expression of Interest can be found on the RB webpage at:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/laureate.html

GlaxoSmithKline - Post Graduate Support Grants

Internal Deadline

The grant award is to provide further financial support to a PhD or other post graduate research student or post doctoral researcher. The recipient of the grant will be in the field of human health. Please choose from one of the applicable fields below:

1. Respiratory, Inflammation & Musculoskeletal
2. Metabolic Diseases and Cardiovascular
3. Neurology & Psychiatry
4. Microbial & Viral
5. Proliferative Disease (includes Cancer)
6. Drug Delivery
7. Drug Discovery Technology
8. Prophylactic Vaccines
9. Non Therapy Area Specific Biomedical Research

The Student should be a PhD or Post Doctorate within 3 years of PhD graduation at the time of application. Up to $25,000 is available over a two year period. For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.gsk.com.au/research-development
_awards-grants_gskaphdsupportgrants.aspx

Foundation Daw Park - 2009/2010 Research Grants Program

Internal Deadline

Foundation Daw Park Board invites applications for its 2009/2010 Grants Program.  For this round of grants the Board has allocated a total of $100,000 for medical research on the following bases: $85,000.00 for Repatriation General Hospital -based research projects and $15,000.00 for applications from South Australian researchers (including those based at Repatriation General Hospital) for a project specifically focussed on Defence and Veteran Health and well-being.

Please see the Research Application Introduction and the Grants Application Form.

Section A - Repatriation General Hospital based research projects

Prostate Cancer Grant from a bequest made to Foundation Daw Park by the late William Wallis for the purposes of research into the causes and treatment of prostate cancer.	$30,000
Other project grants available:     1 grant for a maximum of $15,000     4 grants for a maximum of $10,000 each	$55,000

Section B - Defence and Veteran health research project

This research grant is being funded by a donation made to the Foundation by Australian Executor Trustees from their discretionary trust funds for medical research associated with Defence and Veteran Health.  Applications are invited from researchers in South Australian research institutions working in this area of health.

$15,000

 Non Medical Research Projects

The Foundation has this past year attracted external funding in excess of $35,000 for non-research projects at Repatriation General Hospital, ie; 3 x bariatric beds; patient wallets; computer equipment for patient therapy (OT). This was in addition to the $20,000 which formed part of the 2008/2009 Grants Program.

For 2009/2010 the Foundation will continue to seek funding for projects through external funding organisations and will be seeking applications on this basis shortly.

The Cancer & Bowel Research Trust - Research Grants

Internal Deadline

The Cancer & Bowel Research Trust objectives are to provide funding to scientific and medical research into the causes, cure and prevention of cancer related illness for all Australians, along with increasing community awareness of preventative measures into the causes of bowel cancer. Grants are offered each year to support research over a period of 1-3 years.

Grant assistance is intended to support work for which the applicants already have some or will have some support within their respective institutions. Qualified researchers who will be conducting the research at a host institution in Australia. The institution can be within a University, affiliated to a University
or major hospital, or an appropriate independent medical or scientific research institute. Up to a maximum of $40,000 per year can be awarded.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.cancerresearch.org.au/r-applygrant.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

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF): The Australian Pest Animal Management Program (APAMP) - Expression of Interest

Internal Deadline

The Australian Pest Animal Management Program (APAMP) is funded under the Australian Government's Caring for our Country initiative. The 2009-10 funding round of APAMP is now open. Applications for projects to develop and promote improved pest animal monitoring and control approaches are invited from local and state government agencies, incorporated community groups and research organisations. Proposals for projects of 1-3 years duration are invited; however funding beyond the first year will be subject to availability of Program funds. Proposals to extend the objectives of existing APAMP projects will be considered.

Grants of $10,000 to $100,000 a year over a 1-3 year period are available for individual projects and there is an expectation of significant in-kind and/or direct support from applicants and third parties.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.daff.gov.au/brs/land/feral-animals/apamp

Sugar Research & Development Corporation (SRDC) - Capacity Building Projects

Internal Deadline

Capacity Building Projects (CBP) are an initiative aimed at helping sugar industry people and organisations to build their capacity for leadership, learning and/or change by conducting a learning activity, or through travel. Activities might include conducting a seminar or workshop in your local area and inviting guest presenters from other regions, other industries or the R&D community. Some activities might lay the groundwork for a later application for a research project. Travel might be to attend a workshop or conference, or to visit another region or another industry.

Maximum SRDC funding is $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for groups. Activities planned as part of these proposals should be undertaken in calendar year 2009.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.srdc.gov.au/pages.aspx?id=38

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) - Rapid Response Innovation Awards

Internal Deadline

The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF) announces the launch of the Rapid Response Innovation Awards, a one-of-a-kind rolling application program to support novel Parkinson's disease related research in real-time. The goal of this exciting new program is to rapidly support innovative research focused on the cause of and cure for Parkinson's disease (PD).

MJFF is eager to fund high-risk, high-reward projects tackling critical scientific roadblocks that if successful, can open new avenues for PD
therapy development. With the understanding that submission and review of innovative, high-risk, high-reward proposals should not be limited to one deadline each year, the Rapid Response Innovation Awards will operate on a rolling basis. Research proposals may be submitted at any time during the year and funding decisions will be made within six weeks of receiving the application. Rapid Response Innovation Awards are designed to support projects with little to no existing preliminary data, but that have the potential to significantly impact our understanding or treatment of Parkinson's disease. Program Highlights:

1. No submission deadline
2. Funding decisions made within six weeks of submission date
3. Postdoctoral fellows are eligible to apply as Principal Investigators.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.michaeljfox.org/research_open
FundingPrograms_program.cfm?ID=7

US Department of Defense - Ovarian Cancer Research Program Research Funding (Pre - Applications)

Internal Deadline

The FY09 Ovarian Cancer Research Program has released the Program Announcement/Funding Opportunity for the Ovarian Cancer Academy Dean Award.

The Ovarian Cancer Research Program encourages the nomination (or self-nomination) of visionary individuals who are established ovarian cancer researchers with a strong record of mentoring and a commitment to leadership to apply for the Ovarian Cancer Academy Dean Award. In addition to leading the Ovarian Cancer Academy, the Academy Dean will be recognized with the lifelong title of DOD Ovarian Cancer Research Professorship.

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

US Department of Defense - Bone Marrow Failure Research Funding Opportunities (Pre - Applications)

Internal Deadline

Fiscal Year 2009 (FY09) congressional appropriations have provided $5 million to the Department of Defense (DOD) Peer Reviewed Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRP).  The program will support innovative research focused Bone Marrow Failure (BMF). 

The FY09 BMFRP is pleased to announce the release of the second and third of three award mechanisms, the Idea Awards and the Synergistic Idea Awards. 

1. Idea Awards: support innovative ideas and high-impact approaches to bone marrow failure research to move toward the BMFRP vision of understanding and curing bone marrow failure disease. This award mechanism is designed to support new ideas, not ideas that are extensions of existing work. Proposals should have a high probability of revealing new avenues of investigation. Maximum period of performance is 3 years.  Maximum allowable funding is $375,000 in direct costs for the entire period of performance or a lesser period of performance, plus indirect costs in accordance with the institution’s negotiated rate agreement. 

2. Synergistic Idea Awards: support innovative ideas and synergistic approaches to bone marrow failure research through scientific collaborative partnerships. This award mechanism is designed to support new ideas, not ideas that are extensions of existing collaborative efforts. Collaborative partnerships must involve two Principle Investigators (PIs) who will use synergistic and complementary perspectives to address a central problem or question in bone marrow failure research.  Proposals should have a high probability of revealing new avenues of investigation. Applications must clearly identify the synergy that will enable or greatly accelerate the evaluation of a single innovative hypothesis.  Maximum period of performance is 3 years.  Combined total maximum allowable funding is $750,000 in direct costs for the entire period of performance, plus indirect costs in accordance with the institution’s negotiated rate agreement. 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pdf/09bmfrpreftable.pdf

Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience - Research Grants

Internal Deadline

The Mizutani Foundation invites grant applications for basic studies in the field of Glycoscience. The applications will be reviewed by the selection committee, consisting of specialists appointed by the Foundation, based on

1) glycoscience field,
2) originality,
3) scientific merit and
4) feasibility.

An applicant must have a PhD or its equivalent. As much as 7,000,000 Yen may be requested. In principle, a grant will be approved for one year, however, if desired, the period can be extended up to one year with the approval of the foundation.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.mizutanifdn.or.jp/e_invite.html

Australian Academy of Science - award to visit NIH

Internal Deadline

The Australian Academy of Science invites expressions of interest from junior scientists who are no more than 30 years of age to visit the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States of America. Proposals in any health-related field of natural science will be considered. 

Applicants should be either:

• in the first two years of a PhD degree or equivalent, or
• have completed a Masters or a Bachelors with Honours degree, or;
• be in the final semester of a Masters or a Bachelors with Honours degree.

The duration of the visit is expected to be between six and 13 weeks. For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.science.org.au/internat/berry.htm

The Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC) - Travel Awards and Conference Sponsorship

Internal Deadline

The GRDC offers financial assistance to grains industry individuals or small groups wishing to attend a conference or undertake travel that may ultimately benefit the Australian grains industry. GRDC places a high priority on the dissemination and communication of knowledge gained from the experience offered by Travel Awards and Conference attendance. GRDC places a high priority on the dissemination and communication of knowledge gained from the experience offered by Travel Awards.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.grdc.com.au/director/apply/
travelandconferenceawards/travelawardsform

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

Criminology Research Council - 2009 Research Grants

Internal Deadline

The 2009 round of the Criminology Research Council research grants, are now open. Grants are considered if they are public policy-relevant, have practical application, contribute to the understanding, prevention or correction of criminal behaviour and will make a substantial and original contribution to criminological knowledge.

For further details and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.criminologyresearchcouncil.gov.au/applications/

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