Research Branch Bulletin

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. Please note that the internal deadline for submission is 31 Aug 2009.

The Ian Potter Foundation now focuses on providing funding for major developments and programs of substantial significance to the University of Adelaide as a whole, rather than individual or team research projects. On your application, you should state why it is a priority for the institution as a whole.

Applications in this round will be accepted for the following program areas:

1. Arts
2. Education
3. Community Wellbeing
4. Community Wellbeing International Travel

Applications for programs which cover more than one area are encouraged. It is NOT necessary for applicants to nominate the area(s) under which they wish their application to be considered. Funding available for small grants: under $20,000 and for general grants: above $20,000.

For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://foundation.ianpotter.org.au/funding_principles.html

A small grants program for small rural Australian communities will offer about $850,000 a year in grants to benefit people in rural and remote communities.
Currently, preference will be given to projects that support:

1. Community Infrastructure
2. Community Development involving Disadvantaged
3. Children or Young People
4. Resettlement of Immigrants in rural Australia.

For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.frrr.org.au/programsDetail.asp?ProgramID=4

The Native Vegetation Council manages the Native Vegetation Fund and has an annual program of grants to support research activities related to native vegetation conservation. While the Council is willing to consider research proposals that will enhance our knowledge regarding the conservation and management of native vegetation in South Australia, it assesses applications against the following criteria:

• outcomes that inform and assist in the development of native vegetation policy by the Council 
• outcomes leading to improved management of native vegetation and/or conservation status of species or communities
• specific recommendations aimed at improving some aspect of habitat or biodiversity conservation.

Funding is available for biodiversity projects that will assist in conservation, restoration and management of native vegetation in South Australia. For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.dwlbc.sa.gov.au/native/nvc/grants.html

Dairy Australia accepts applications for R&D projects and applications are judged on the perceived benefits to the Australian dairy industry and potential for success. Dairy Australia will consider funding applications that address one or more of our Core Objectives (as set out in the Dairy Australia Strategic Plan):

1. Increase farm productivity.
2. Maintain and develop high margin markets, channels and products.
3. Promote and protect the unique benefits of dairy.

Ideally the duration of projects is 1-3 years.  Extended projects may be considered in exceptional circumstances. For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/Research-and-Innovation/Research-Funding/Applications.aspx

Applications for RIRDC funding and scholarships for 2010-11 are now open. 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

The Institute of Foresters of Australia Inc. (IFA), in conjunction with the Australian Academy of Science have chosen to commemorate the life and work of Dr M.R. Jacobs (25 February 1905 - 9 October 1979) by establishing a fund to support research into the preservation of forestry. The following broad categories of activity may be supported:

1. work to be carried out in or related to Australasia, in any field of forestry science;
2. Field-oriented research in Australia and New Zealand in fields reflecting Max Jacob's particular interests;
3. Overseas travel for either administrators or scientists.

Funds available each year are capped at $5,000 (GST exempt); two grants are usually allocated each year at approximately $2,500 each. For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.forestry.org.au/ifa/a/a6-ifa.asp

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.

Japan Study Grants are open to postgraduates, honours students, academic staff or independent researchers in Australia who wish to use the Japan-related collections of the National Library for their research. Japan Study Grants are offered for periods of up to four weeks and support travel to Canberra and livings costs.

Applicants must be resident in Australia (Australian citizenship is not mandatory).Grant holders are required to:

1. Take up the Study Grant by 30 September the following year
2 .Spend at least 75% of their time at the Library
3. Write a short report on their research achievement and experience at the Library

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

The Scleroderma Foundation is seeking applications from promising established investigators both inside and outside the field of systemic sclerosis (SSc) research who wish to propose pilot studies to obtain preliminary data dealing with a highly innovative or highly relevant theme related to SSc. This grant will support pilot research that is likely to lead to more substantial unlimited research project grants from federal or non-federal sources.

Applications may be submitted by non-profit organizations, public and private, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, and laboratories. Foreign organizations and institutions are eligible. Applicants must have a doctorate degree in Medicine, Osteopathy, Veterinary Medicine, or one of the sciences, must have completed a postdoctoral fellowship, and must have been Principal Investigator on grants from the Scleroderma Foundation or other national, private, or government agencies in the past.

Applicants may request up to US$75,000 per year for up to two years (not to exceed US$150,000). Up to eight percent of the direct costs per year may be set aside as indirect costs. The awards are not renewable.

For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.scleroderma.org/research/new_invest.shtm

The Barth Syndrome Foundation (BSF) provides funding for research on the natural history, biochemical basis, gene product function and treatment of Barth syndrome. Value of the fund is up to $40,000 for two years.

BSF is most interested in providing “seed money” to be used by experienced investigators for the testing of initial hypotheses and collection of preliminary data leading to successful long-term funding by NIH and other major granting institutions. In addition, we are especially interested in attracting new investigators to the very interesting field of Barth syndrome research.

For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.barthsyndrome.org/english/View.asp?x=1635

The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia is now calling for applications for its International Grants Schemes. The Academy welcomes applications for Exchanges and Joint-action Projects involving travel in 2010 to:

● United Kingdom
● France
● Netherlands
● China

The Academy of the Social Sciences International Grants Schemes offer grants of up to $6,000 for individuals and internationally collaborative research teams, for use for travel and accommodation costs.

For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.assa.edu.au/programs/international/international_grant_schemes.php

The Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, and the British Academy provide funding for the support of joint projects between Australian and British scholars in the humanities and social sciences disciplines; projects are expected to be of one year's duration. Funding is not intended to cover major research expenses.

The principal applicant on the Australian side should be normally resident in Australia. Other scholars associated with the project will normally be expected to be of postdoctoral status. One award (of up to £8,000) or two awards (of up to£4,000 per project) will be available each year, to cover travel and maintenance expenses. For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.humanities.org.au/Grants/International/Britain/Britain.htm

The Career Development Program offers the following awards:

1. Scholar: Scholars are highly qualified investigators who have shown a capacity for independent, sustained original investigation in the field of leukaemia,
lymphoma, and myeloma. Awards are for US$110,000 per year for five years.

2. Scholar in Clinical Research: Scholars in Clinical Research who are expected to hold independent faculty-level appointments and who are conducting original, independent applied research, often involving early-stage clinical trials which will advance the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of hematologic malignancies. Awards are for US$110,000 per year for five years.

3. Special Fellow: Special Fellows are researchers who hold a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree and have completed a minimum of two years of clinical haematology, oncology, haematology/oncology or hematopathology training or postdoctoral research training in a clinical discipline. Awards are for US$65,000 per year for three years.

4. Fellow: Fellows are promising investigators with less than two years of postdoctoral research training. Awards are for US$55,000 per year for three years.

The Society welcomes applications from qualified investigators outside the USA; Applicants should hold a PhD, MD, DVM or equivalent degree.
For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.leukemia-lymphoma.org/all_page?item_id=11618#grant

The Irvington Institute Fellowship Program of the Cancer Research Institute, formerly the Cancer Research Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, answers the need for more researchers in the field of cancer immunology. It supports qualified young scientists at leading universities and research centers around the world who wish to receive training in cancer immunology or general immunology.

The fellowship provides stipends of $45,000 for the first year, $47,000 for the second year and $49,000 for the third year. In addition, an allowance of $1,500 per year is allotted to the host institution for use at sponsor's discretion to help pay for the fellow's research supplies, travel to scientific meetings or health insurance.

For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.cancerresearch.org/Programs.aspx?id=242

The Group of Eight offers eight annual fellowships to early career researchers in Europe to work in Go8 universities for up to six months. Each Fellowship is worth AUD 20,000. The Fellowships are open to eligible researchers in Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria and Croatia.

The Go8 European Fellowship scheme recognises the importance of international contacts for early career researchers. It is envisaged that Fellows will continue to collaborate with Australian research partners when they return to their home institutions.

For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.go8.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=78&Itemid=174
or contact Paula Rosenbauer in the Research Branch at paula.rosenbauer@adelaide.edu.au.

The 2009 Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History will be awarded to an individual or a group, for an outstanding publication or body of work that contributes significantly to an understanding of Australian history. The Prize comprises an embossed gold medallion and a tax free grant of $100,000.

The subject of works submitted could include, but is not limited to:

1. historical events;
2. historical figures (including biographies); and
3. work covering a particular subject.

For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.deewr.gov.au/Schooling/Programs/AustralianHistory/Pages/Home.aspx

Nominations are now open for the 2009 Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards.  We welcome nominations for the following awards:

1. $40,000 Individual Award
2. $70,000 Group Award
3. $15,000 Facilitator's Prize

The Awards were created in 1984 to commemorate the life and cultural interests of Sidney Myer, and are primarily intended to enhance the status of the performing arts and artists in Australia.  The Awards recognise past achievement, and consideration is also given to the potential of an individual or group to continue their contribution to Australian society through the performing arts. For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/_115.asp

The Board of the Ludvig Holberg Memorial Funding is now calling for nominations for the Holberg International Memorial Prize 2010 for outstanding
scholarly work in the fields of the arts and humanities, social science, law and theology. The prize has a value of NOK 4.5 million (appr. EURO 500,000).

The Holberg Prize aims to increase society’s awareness of the value of research in the above mentioned fields. For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.holbergprisen.no/

Rowan Nicks Russell Drysdale Fellowship

The Rowan Nicks Russell Drysdale Fellowship is designed to support individuals wanting to make a contribution in the area of Australian Indigenous Health and Welfare. The Fellowship particularly aims to support the development of workers and future leaders in Australian Indigenous Health and Welfare.

Australian citizens or permanent residents who have appropriate prior experience and/or education and wish to undertake approved programs / activities OR further education OR a research project.

For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.medfac.usyd.edu.au/scholawards/ indigenous/index.php#rowan

Sugar Research & Development Corporation (SRDC): Postgraduate Scholarships

| In June 2009 SRDC announced it will support funding in 2010 for three postgraduate scholarships which foster training in technical and social disciplines relevant to SRDC's SRDC R&D Plan 2007-2012">Research Priorities.

Scholarships provide $26,000 stipend and $6,000 towards operating costs or fees per year for up to three years of full time study, and $1,000 for thesis publication costs.

For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.srdc.gov.au/pages.aspx?id=39

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

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

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

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 Nov 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

Psychology Beyond Borders (PBB): 2010 PBB Mission Awards

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

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

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

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

Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) / Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE): Library & Information Science Research Grant Program

OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Incorporated and OCLC Research, in collaboration with the Association for Library and Information Science Education (ALISE), announce the Library and Information Science Research Grant Program (LISRGP) for 2010 and invite research proposals.

In recognition of the importance of research to the advancement of librarianship and information science, OCLC and ALISE promote independent research that helps librarians integrate new technologies into areas of traditional competence and contributes to a better understanding of the library environment.

For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.oclc.org/programsandresearch/grants/default.htm