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United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues - Trust Fund for the Second International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

National Library of Australia Summer Scholarships

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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

Internal Deadline

The SA Stage Government Premier’s Science & Research Fund (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

Internal Deadline

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

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.

CSIRO Flagship Clusters - CSIRO Flagship Collaboration Fund

Internal Deadlines

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

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

Note: Please note that Fellowship applicants seeking Premier’s Science & Research Fund (PSRF) support must apply to the PSRF by 31 August 2009 for Stage 1.

Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia (SHPA) - DBL Development Fund & Roche Research Grant

Internal Deadline

1. DBL Development Fund: The purpose of the DBL Development Fund is to improve, through research and demonstration, the techniques, practice, administration, planning, delivery and evaluation of hospital pharmacy services in Australia. Applicants are required to have 12 months current membership with SHPA, or, in the case of student members, three months current membership at the closing date for award applications.

In 2009 the DBL Development Fund will provide up to $33,500 to assist SHPA members undertake:
• research projects
• development activities such as attendance at conferences, seminars, study tours.

2. Roche Research Grant on ‘Quality and Safety’: This grant valued at $10,000 is designed to enable a project to be undertaken in the areas of quality and safety in medicines use. Suitable projects would demonstrate the impact of hospital pharmacy on medicines management in terms of quality, safety, and, where relevant, the economic benefit. The grant is available to members of SHPA with 12 months current membership and student members with three months membership.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.shpa.org.au/scripts/cgiip.exe/
WService=SHPA/ccms.r?PageId=30

Cancer Council SA - Seeding Grants for Data Manager Support

Internal Deadline

A number of Cancer Council seeding grants of up to $35,000 will be made available for data manager support for clinical cancer databases in SA, commencing in 2009. The purpose is to strengthen the availability and capacity of clinical cancer databases in SA for research and service monitoring.

This grants program is part of a broader cancer data infrastructure initiative in SA jointly funded by SA Health and Cancer Council SA relating to the SA Cancer Registry, hospital cancer registries and like data collections, bio-specimen data systems, and data linkage through the SA Cancer Data Grid.  

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.cancersa.org.au/aspx/
Seeding_Grants_for_Data_Manager_Support.aspx

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 Development Research Awards 2009 Funding Round

Internal Deadline

As a part of AusAID’s Development Research Strategy, which aims to increase the role of research in contributing to the effectiveness of the aid program, a competitive funding round has been established.  AusAID is currently advertising the 2009 Funding Round for the Australian Development Research Awards.

The aim of the Australian Development Research Awards (ADRA) is to attract high quality research that informs policy development and increases the general stock of knowledge around development issues.

The 2009 ADRA Funding Round is open to all Australian and international not-for-profit institutions or organisations where research is a core component of the organisation’s mandate. Proposals should address pertinent and cutting edge questions in development research in the following areas of high priority:

1. Disability-inclusive development
2. Economics
3. Gender
4. Performance-linked aid

Applicants can apply for funding for projects up to three years in duration, with successful proposals eligible to receive between A$100,000 and A$300,000 per year.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ausaid.gov.au/research/default.cfm

Note: Enquires to Don McMaster at the Research Branch ext. 33347. Please send a copy of the application with the completed and signed Grant Application Coversheet to Don at the Research Branch

Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation - Invitation to Apply for Funding 2010-2011 (Preliminary Research Proposals)

Internal Deadline

Applications for RIRDC funding and scholarships for 2010-11 will open on 10 August 2009. The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation invests in the knowledge needs of our three portfolio areas:

• New rural industries;
• Specific established rural industries; and
• Cross-sectoral national rural issues

RIRDC welcomes proposals that will meet the specific objectives, or a number of objectives, as outlined in the research priorities and in more detail in program Five-Year Plans. RIRDC encourages collaboration with other research providers to build the critical research mass necessary to meet their objectives.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.rirdc.gov.au/researchers/researchers_home.cfm

Association for International Cancer Research (AICR) - Research Grants

Internal Deadline

AICR awards grants to support fundamental or translational research into the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. AICR do not support clinical research. AICR will consider applications that include some clinical research in a project which is mostly basic or translational. However, completely clinical applications, such as intervention studies, clinical trials or health care delivery research are beyond the remit of AICR. Before submitting applications that include clinical research, potential applicants are strongly encouraged to contact AICR for advice.

AICR accepts applications from non-profit research institutions anywhere in the world. Projects are for a maximum of three years and can include funding for research staff (post doctoral and/or PhD students), consumables, essential items of equipment and travel.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.aicr.org.uk/ApplyingforResearchGrants.stm

Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) - Hochhausen Research Award (Initial Applications)

Internal Deadline

This international award encourages research in the field of access technology for people living with vision loss. Awards may be applied to:

• research projects
• study at centres of excellence in technology
• fellowships
• development of prototypes
• development costs for bringing important new products to market

Applications are accepted from any country in the world. Trustees will consider:

• Students enrolled in a recognized College, University or equivalent program
• Researchers from industry, academia or applied science

Gants are valued up to $10,000.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.cnib.ca/en/research/funding/
hochhausen/default.aspx

The Stanley Medical Research Institute (SMRI) - Regular Treatment Trials

Internal Deadline

The largest program at SMRI is for the identification of medications that will improve the treatment of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The purpose of this program is to support the testing of medications to assess their efficacy for treating schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. SMRI is especially interested in supporting the testing of medications that are unlikely to be tested by pharmaceutical companies because they are not commercially profitable.

Regular treatment trials can be funded for up to $300,000 per year. Applications will be accepted from researchers in any country except where prohibited by United States law. The skills and academic experience of the applicant will be considered, but no particular academic degree is required.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.stanleyresearch.org/dnn/
TreatmentTrialsandDrugDevelopment/
Overview/tabid/158/Default.aspx

United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues - Trust Fund for the Second International Decade of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

Internal Deadline

The 2010 Call for applications for the Trust Fund on Indigenous Issues relating to the Second International Decade of the World's Indigenous People is open.

The Fund will give priority to projects concerning the main areas of the Second Decade: culture, education, health, human Rights, the environment and social and economic development. Indigenous organizations or organizations working for indigenous peoples can apply for small grants from the Trust Fund. Guidelines to applicants for the Fund are available below.

It is expected that the Fund will mainly be used for small grants projects with a budget for up to 10,000 US$ covering one year’s expenses.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.un.org/esa/socdev/unpfii/en/second_trustfund.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

Heart Foundation Summer Scholarships

Internal Deadline

The Heart Foundation offers Summer Scholarships to give undergraduates an opportunity to participate in biomedical, clinical or public health research projects which are broadly related to cardiovascular function and disease.

Summer Scholarships are offered to assist undergraduates who have completed at least two years of a relevant undergraduate degree to obtain research experience. Summer Scholarships are offered for a duration of up to 6-8 weeks.

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

National Library of Australia Summer Scholarships

Internal Deadline

The summer scholarships were established to support younger scholars undertaking any research which can be supported by the Library’s collections.  Preference for Norman McCann Scholarships will be given to those working in the disciplines of history, literature, librarianship, archives administration or museum studies.  Preference for Seymour Scholarships will be for those undertaking biographical research.

The scholarships are tenable for a period of six weeks commencing on the first working day of January each year.

The scholarships are open to tertiary students who have commenced postgraduate study and are under the age of thirty at 31 December in the year of their application. Applicants must be Australian citizens or have permanent residence. Preference will be given to applicants who would otherwise find it difficult to use the Library’s collections for reasons such as geographic distance from Canberra.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nla.gov.au/grants/summerscholars/

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