Research Branch Bulletin

The National Health & Medical Research Council is inviting interested people to attend an update on Harmonisation of Multi-centre Ethical Review (HoMER) project. Please see the attached flyer for further information and registration details.

On Thursday, 5 November, 2009, the Heart Foundation Research Program is coming to South Australia to host an exciting day of information and expertise for all cardiovascular health researchers.

'What makes a successful grant application?'
Be a part of the Heart Foundation Research Master Class featuring a presentation and interactive Q&A session with our guest speakers and panel members:

• Professor Garry Jennings on Program Grants
• Professor Robyn McDermott on Project Grants and Fellowships
• Assoc Professor Jamie Vandenberg on Project Grants
• Dr Christine Latif on Heart Foundation funding applications

Venue: Stamford Plaza Hotel, North Terrace, 2pm-4.30pm. For more information on this master class or to reserve a place, please contact Jude Barrow in the Heart Foundation's Adelaide office on (08) 8224 2888 or jude.barrow@heartfoundation.org.au. Book early, as places are limited.

Cardiovascular Health Research Network launch
Join the Heart Foundation and Cardiology Clinical Network to launch the Cardiovascular Health Research Network and announce the first two recipients of the South Australian Cardiovascular Disease Research Program (SACVDRP) Fellowships. This promises to be an entertaining and informative evening with a very special guest, the Minister for Science and Information Economy Hon Michael O'Brien MP, in attendance.

NHF Research Program Information Session
There will be an opportunity to spend time with the Heart Foundation's Research Program Director, Dr Christine Latif as she presents an information session on the Heart Foundation's Research Award Program for 2010.
For more information on the information session, or the Heart Foundation Research Program, please contact the Heart Foundation research office on (03) 9321 1581 or email research@heartfoundation.org.au

The Ethics Centre of South Australia, in collaboration with the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia and Flinders University, invites all HDR students who have commenced their program of study in the last 12 months to attend the following workshop: 'Ethics and Integrity in Research with Humans'

This interactive workshop aims to give participants:

• an understanding of the ethical issues that may arise in research involving human participants (across the full spectrum from biological samples to whole populations) applied during discipline specific workshops;
• tools to analyse and address these issues;
• an understanding of what constitutes good practice in research; and
• assistance in the preparation of Human Research Ethics Committee applications.

This workshop will run on Monday 30th of November (9am – 4pm) and Tuesday 1st of December 2009 (9am – 1pm) at City East Campus, University of South Australia. A map will be forwarded to all registrants. Refreshments, including lunch, will be provided.

Current HDR students who have research projects which require Human Ethics Approval are strongly encouraged to attend this workshop. To register, please complete the attached registration form and forward to Amy Baker amy.baker@unisa.edu.au by Friday 20th of November.

The Harmonisation of Multi-centre Ethical Review (HoMER) Project is seeking expressions of interest from researchers to participate in pilot exercises starting in November 2009. The exercises are aimed at multi-centre health and medical research conducted in multiple jurisdictions. The Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), which would normally review the research project individually, will be engaged in a cooperative analysis and discussion of the review process. The use of both prospective and retrospective research projects will be considered. The pilots will assist with the development of the national approach for single ethical review of multi-centre research. For more information please contact the HoMER project group on homer@nhmrc.gov.au or phone (02) 6217 9213.

For further information, please visit:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/health_ethics/homer/index.htm

The NHMRC has undertaken a review of the NHMRC-European Union (EU) Collaborative Research Grants scheme.  The scheme helps Australian researchers participate in projects with international researchers under the European Commission’s (EC) Seventh Framework Programme (FP7).  

The revised NHMRC-EU scheme Funding Policy, approved by Research Committee in May this year, and the revised application form, are now available on the updated webpage of the NHMRC website located at: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/types/granttype/strategic/austeu.htm.  

Information about the recently published FP7 calls is available on the EC website at:
http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/home_en.html.

National Computational Infrastructure, the successor to the successful National Facility Program of APAC (Australian Partnership for Advanced Computing), provides Australian researchers with access to world-class high-end computing services.

The role of NCI is to provide merit and priority access to internationally significant capability computing resources.  The NCI program provides for:

• merit based access which, in keeping with NCRIS principles, provides for researchers in publicly funded research institutions to apply for resources on the National Facility and Specialised Facilities.
  
• partner and affiliate access, in which partner organisations can buy, at full operating cost, a share of resources on the National Facility (and possibly Specialised Facilities), while affiliates can acquire a fixed level of resources for the year in which they invest.

The Merit Allocation Scheme calls for applications twice yearly in October (the major round) for the following year, and in May (the minor round) for new projects which cannot wait until the main round at the end of the year. ‘Start-up Grants' are available immediately to enable researchers to assess the usefulness of the National Facility for their research, and to assist in framing proposals to the Scheme.

For further information, please see the Call for Applications brochure or visit:
http://nci.org.au/access/?searchterm=merit%20allocation

The NHMRC allocates funds to the University of Adelaide to be distributed and reported to NHMRC. Teams may seek funds to purchase equipment to be used in health and medical research, as supported by the NHMRC and other competitive grant support.

The NHMRC has clearly defined objectives for awarding Equipment Grant funding, which are:

• The need for Institutions to be strategic in the purchase of larger items of equipment that will benefit health and medical research in Australia;
• Institutions are encouraged to support equipment that will be used collaboratively; and
• Where possible, Australian-made equipment should be purchased.

Full applications to be submitted to Research Branch by the internal closing date of COB Tuesday, 3 Nov 2009. Original & five copies of the application delivered to Research Branch, Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street with a signed application coversheet. For more information, please visit:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/nhmrc/equipmentgrants.html

AIATSIS is a national funding body for research in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies. The Research Grants Program supports research into areas such as:

• history (including family and community history)
• politics, law, and public policy
• health (social, cultural and environmental aspects) and biological sciences
• education and cultural transmission
• Indigenous knowledge systems
• linguistics
• social anthropology
• archaeology and
• the arts

Within these categories, AIATSIS places special emphasis on applications dealing with:

• relations with Government
• knowledge about and caring for Country
• Indigenous knowledge systems

Note: Please note that these grants are open for both Indigenous and non-Indigenous researchers.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/research/grants/grants.html

Research Branch Contact: Dr.Don McMaster (#33347)

An environmental organisation, the Norman Wettenhall Foundation’s objective is to support projects that enhance or maintain the vitality and diversity of the Australian natural living environment. The objectives of the grants 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

Please note that pre-approval must be obtained before submitting a full application.

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

The Industry Call for project proposals seeking funding in 2010/11 is open.

All projects funded through HAL must provide benefit to the horticulture industry. Projects that address advertised priorities are more likely to be successful in gaining funding. The Industry Call is for industry-specific proposals involving levies and/or voluntary contributions (VCs).  Proposals are reviewed by the relevant Industry Advisory Committee (IAC) and a recommendation on funding made to HAL.  Proposals must align with the industry strategic plan and annual investment priorities. All HAL investment must align with the Australian Government’s Rural Research and Development Priorities.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.horticulture.com.au/applying_for_funding/funding.asp

The Ian Potter Foundation is one of Australia's leading private philanthropic organisations. The Foundation has a track record of funding projects led by far sighted individuals and organisations that improve the Australian community's ability to respond creatively to social, environmental, science and health issues, and that develop our capacity as a nation through the arts and education.

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

• Arts
• Education
• Community Wellbeing
• Community Wellbeing International Travel Grants
• Healthy Communities
• Medical Research

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

Applications are now open for Round 1 of the Australian Space Research Program. 

Potential applicants should read the program guidelines and frequently asked questions (available at http://www.innovation.gov.au/Industry/Space/Pages/AustralianSpaceResearchProgram-Applyingforagrant.aspx) before deciding to submit an application in Round 1 of the program. 

Applicants must submit their application on the Australian Space Research Program application form. A project budget and curriculum vitae (CVs) of key people should be included as attachments to the application form.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Industry/Space/Pages/AustralianSpaceResearchProgram-Applyingforagrant.aspx

Relevant Research Branch contact: Dr Tim Anson (#35175)

The International Research Grants Program (IRGP) is designed to promote innovative research that has a high potential to significantly advance the knowledge of Parkinson’s disease (PD) but little likelihood of securing funding through more traditional sources. By supporting novel, “high risk/high reward” research, the goal of the IRGP is to enable investigators to demonstrate the feasibility of their ideas while generating preliminary data necessary for the support of future funding.

IRGP awards will now reach a maximum of $75,000 per year for two years (compared to the previous maximum of $50,000 for only one year of research), subject to review of first year progress. The IRGP is open to applicants both nationally and internationally and basic, translational and clinical research proposals are eligible for support. All applicants must possess a Ph.D. or a M.D. (or equivalent).  Preference will be given to scientists who are at an early stage in their professional careers.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.pdf.org/en/grant_funding_irg

The purpose of this program is to provide new investigators with funding that will allow them to develop preliminary or pilot data, to test procedures and to develop hypotheses. The intent is to support early-career development that will lay the groundwork for future research grant applications to the National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation and other funding agencies and groups, including future proposals to the Alzheimer's Association.

The Alzheimer’s Association recognizes the need to increase the number of scientists from underrepresented groups in the research enterprise. Young scientists from these groups are encouraged to apply. The Association anticipates funding 45 awards under this competition. Each total award is limited to $100,000 (direct and indirect costs) for up to two years. Requests in any given year may not exceed $60,000 (direct and indirect costs).

Eligibility to apply for this grant competition is restricted to investigators who have less than 10 years of research experience after receipt of their terminal degree.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.alz.org/professionals_and_researchers_research_programs.asp

This award will fund salary support and research funds for a junior faculty member who wishes to undertake a mentored basic and/or clinical research project in the bleeding disorders field. The applicant would be expected to dedicate a significant amount of time to the project. Examples of topics for research projects that might be considered for these awards include, but are not limited to:

• Clinical studies
• Properties and delivery of clotting factor proteins
• Assays and models
• Genetics and epidemiology
• Molecular aspects and mechanisms of clotting factor inhibitor formation.

Early Career Investigator Awards will provide funding of US$100,000 annually for two years. Up to five new awards will be made each year. Part of the Award may fund salary support. The candidate must spend at least 25% of his/her time on the project in order to request salary support.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.bayer-hemophilia-awards.com/awards.cfm#early

The Special Project Award is designed to support a wide range of research projects in the field of hemophilia. Examples of the types of projects that might be considered for these awards include, but are not limited to, those related to:

• Clinical research
• Basic research
• Assessment and intervention in psychosocial issues facing patients and their families
• Assessment of quality of life and other health economic outcomes in patients with bleeding disorders, and the effects of treatment modalities on such outcomes.

The Award is designed to encourage hypothesis-driven research, where the investigator is attempting to prove or disprove a set of assumptions. It is not designed to support studies such as the collection of epidemiological data. Any individual affiliated with a facility that provides care to hemophilia patients - including medical universities, hospitals, blood centers and other laboratories - may make requests for grants. Each grant will be reviewed on its merit.

The funding will be awarded to allow the project to run for one or two years. Around 5 new awards will be made annually from a total fund of US$900,000. The maximum grant is US$200,000. Part of the Award may fund salary support. The candidate must spend at least 25% of his/her time on the project in order to request salary support.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.bayer-hemophilia-awards.com/awards.cfm#special

The Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) has released the "Era of Hope Scholar Awards" and "Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards" Program Announcements and is open for submissions. The following funding opportunity information may interest newer faculty and postdoctoral researchers in bio-life, basic, bio-engineering, epidemiology, behavioral, and social scientists considering innovative research in breast cancer research.

1. Era of Hope Scholar Awards: The Era of Hope Scholar Award supports individuals who have high potential for innovation in breast cancer research early in their careers. Nominees for this award should be exceptionally talented, early-career scientists who have demonstrated that they are the "best and brightest" in their field(s) through extraordinary creativity, vision, and productivity. They also should exhibit strong potential for leadership in the breast cancer research community and be able to articulate a vision for the eradication of breast cancer. Experience in breast cancer research is not required; however, the application should focus on breast cancer research, and the PI must commit at least 50% of his/her full-time professional effort during the award period to breast cancer research. Principal Investigators (PIs) must be independent, non-mentored investigators within 6 years of their last mentored position. A maximum of $2,500,000 for direct costs over a 5 year maximum performance period, plus indirect costs as appropriate, is offered. The quick reference synopsis table for the BCRP Era of Hope Award is located at: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pdf/09bcrpreftable2.pdf.

2. Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards: Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards support exceptionally talented recent medical or other doctoral graduates in their pursuit of innovative, high-impact breast cancer research during their postdoctoral training and allows them to obtain the necessary experience for an independent career at the forefront of breast cancer research. The postdoctoral trainee is considered the Principal Investigator (PI) and, as such, should write the project narrative with appropriate direction from the mentor. A maximum of $300,000 ($100,000 per year) for direct costs over a 3 year maximum performance period, plus indirect costs as appropriate, is offered. The quick reference synopsis table for the BCRP Postdoctoral Fellowship Award is located at: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pdf/09bcrpreftable2.pdf. For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/bcrp.htm

The Foundation has been contributing to the future of our society and Asia by expanding its range of the social responsibilities through cultivating leadership for the next generation, realizing Asian networking, and sharing project for public interests.

To facilitate mutual understanding and development in Asia, the Foundation and the POSCO Research Institute (POSRI) (www.posri.re.kr) have launched the Research Grants for Asian Studies and collects comprehensive area studies on Asia in liberal arts and social sciences fields. The goal of the POSCO TJ Park Foundation Research Grants is to support Asian studies to promote mutual understanding and cooperation in Asia, so that the research themes are generally open to fields of liberal arts and social sciences such as history, archeology, science of religion, geography, philosophy, sociology, anthropology, literature, psychology, management, economics, etc.

The value amount of grant is up to US$15,000 per project. (Researchers are requested to make application after calculating proper budget according to each subject. The value amount of grant can be adjusted after discussions on application.)

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.postf.org/eng/about/notice_view.jsp?seq=251&category=&page=1

Conference and Workshop Grants are for amounts up to $15,000. In accordance with the mission of the Foundation, priority is given to events that foster the creation of an international community of research scholars in anthropology and advance significant and innovative anthropological research.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.wennergren.org/programs/programs_show.htm?doc_id=370402&attrib_id=13234

The Harvard Australian Studies Committee encourages applications for grants of up to US$40,000 to support academic conferences / symposia organised jointly by Australian scholars and Harvard faculty. The committee will consider support for conferences involving approx 20-40 participants drawn from Australian academic institutions, Harvard University, and elsewhere, meeting for a day or more to present and discuss current research. Proposals should identify the Australian institution(s) that will co-sponsor the planned conference. The committee will consider applications for funding to cover 50% of the estimated costs of the conference. Conferences may be held at Harvard University or at a co-sponsoring Australian institution. Proposals are not limited by academic field, but are expected to focus on issues of critical importance to current research involving both Australian and Harvard scholars.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~harvaus/index.cgi?page=conference

The International Collaborative Research Grant (ICRG) supports international research collaborations between two or more qualified scholars, where the principal investigators bring different and complementary perspectives, knowledge, and/or skills to the project. Supplemental funds are also available to provide essential training for academic research participants in ICRG-funded projects (co-applicants, students, as well as other professional colleagues). By encouraging international collaborations, the grant contributes to the development of an international anthropology that values and incorporates different national perspectives and resources. By providing training funds, the grant helps to build capacity in countries were anthropology may be under-resourced.

The grants are for a maximum of $30,000 for the research project. Proposals which include the optional training element can have an increased funding request up to a maximum of $35,000, of which no more than $10,000 can be for essential training purposes. Under special circumstances grants can be renewed to support longer-term research projects. Principal Investigators must hold a doctorate or equivalent in anthropology or a related discipline.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.wennergren.org/programs/programs_show.htm?doc_id=368683&attrib_id=13233

Morris Animal Foundation aims to promote and protect animal health and welfare and advancing veterinary medicine. (MAF) is testing a new system and schedule for grant application. This is in response to our new strategic plan that calls for funding work that increases and improves research outcomes, provides MAF-funded investigators with their awards more quickly, trains future veterinary scientists, and funds research with high relevance and high likelihood for maximum benefit to animals. This system is being tested with the ultimate goal of helping more animals, faster.

Full project proposals will be considered by established investigators and post-PhD applicants (First Award). For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/professionals/scientists/

Multidisciplinary

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), in association with the Australia-India Council, has launched a new programme to optimise the skills of Australian and Indian leading early career researchers through the Australia India Science and Technology Research Award. The ‘Australia India Science & Technology Research Award’ will facilitate a two-way exchange between Australian and Indian young scientists (under 40 years of age) and will fund one Australian to visit India and one Indian to travel to Australia to enable both to complete a three-month research placement during the first half of 2010.

The Award aims to promote strong research collaboration links between Australia and India; recognise excellence in SET for early career Australian and Indian researchers, assist in the development of international links while enhancing Australia-India joint research projects by information and skill sharing.  The focus topic for the 2010 Award is Energy generation in a low carbon future. Scientists with an interest in Energy are encouraged to apply.

Applications will be assessed on the scientific value of the research proposed, career achievements, relevance of the proposed work, impact on Australia/India science and technology and access to global leading-edge science and technology. Successful applicants will receive a grant of A$15,000 to cover a 12-week visit and provide reports on their work under the Award.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.atse.org.au/index.php?sectionid=1344

Multidisciplinary

Funds are available to support international joint activities involving British scholars in collaboration with Commonwealth partners. Applications must be for projects involving genuine collaborative work between a defined group of scholars in one, or possibly two, other Commonwealth countries. Priority will be given to applications involving the initiation of a new programme where there is an expectation of continued collaboration, or a defined outcome such as planned joint publications.

Approximately ten awards are available, each for a total value of up to £5,000, for projects involving joint research between an ACU member institution in the UK and an ACU member institution in another Commonwealth country.  Projects must fall under the Social Sciences and/ or Humanities fields. 

Note: University of Adelaide is a member of the ACU (Association of Commonwealth Universities)

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.acu.ac.uk/member_services/fellowships_mobility/british_academy_acu_grants_for_international_collaboration

Applications must be relevant to the field of Spinal Cord Injury Research. It is intended that Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Club of Parkes Scholarship will provide salary and incidental support for a postgraduate student who is undertaking full-time research in an area of research relevant to Spinal Cord Injury.

The annual value of the Australian Rotary Health/Rotary Club of Parkes Scholarship is $25,000. The award will be made for one year in the first instance but can be extended for a maximum of three and a half years (total) upon receipt of satisfactory annual progress reports. Only applicants about to commence, or already those engaged in their first year of a PhD are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au/getdoc/b95f7ec6-5e80-46da-b95f-488e746c8a0f/RESEARCH%20GRANTS%20AND%20SCHOLARSHIPS%20OPEN%20NOW.aspx

Postdoctoral fellowships provide two years of funding to support ambitious, synthetic research on any aspect of evolutionary biology and relevant disciplines. Annual stipends will be $39,000 with $5,000 in research expenses, plus medical and dental coverage. Proposals can include any type of synthetic project, but fellows should plan on mainly working on-site, to add to our intellectual community.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nescent.org/science/postdoctoral.php

Postdoctoral fellowships provide two years of funding to support ambitious, synthetic research on any aspect of evolutionary biology and relevant disciplines. Annual stipends will be $39,000 with $5,000 in research expenses, plus medical and dental coverage. Proposals can include any type of synthetic project, but fellows should plan on mainly working on-site, to add to our intellectual community.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nescent.org/science/postdoctoral.php

Nominations for The Royal Society of Victoria Medal for Scientific Research 2010 are now open. The award will be presented for scientific research in the following category:

Category II: Human Health or Medical Sciences (Human) Genetics, Immunology, Human Physiology, Human Anatomy, Pathology, Necrology, Epidemiology, Endocrinology, Radiology, Microbiology, Medical Parasitology, Nuclear Medicine, and related human sciences

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

Linkage - Projects aims to foster alliances between higher education institutions and external organisations. A specific objective of this programme is to provide opportunities for Postdoctoral and Postgraduate researchers to pursue high quality research collaboration with external organisations.

Proposals: Completed proposals, with certification proforma & coversheet, are due in Research Branch under a 'three tiered' deadline based on the checking level desired:

• Full Review: by Wednesday, 28 October 2009.
• 'Error Check':After 28 October and by Friday 6 November 2009.
• Submission only - No Review:after 6 November 2009.

Please provide one valid and complete RMS pdf of your application together with the UA application coversheet and ARC certification proforma.

Contact: arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au

Australian Respiratory Council is seeking to award several one-year research grants of approximately $50,000 each in 2010.

Grants will be for projects which address research in tuberculosis, respiratory diseases due to other infections, or respiratory diseases related to tobacco use.  Within these categories, projects examining community issues or the health of disadvantaged groups are particularly encouraged.  The proposals can relate to clinical research, public health research or basic scientific research.

Australian Respiratory Council Harry Windsor Research Grants will be made for projects which were submitted to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) in 2009 and which have been assessed as fundable by the NHMRC but have missed the cut-off mark for funding in 2010.  They are awarded in open competition on the basis of merit following detailed assessment by Australian Respiratory Council’s Research Committee.

Australian Respiratory Council Harry Windsor Research Grants are tenable for one year and open to researchers across Australia.  Projects funded under this scheme must be conducted during the year of the award. In order to apply for a grant, the Chief Investigator of a project is required to send the Application ID Number and the Original Title of their grant application submitted to NHMRC in 2009 to research@thearc.org.au.  Please cc your email to raohealth@adelaide.edu.au.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.thearc.org.au/research.htm

Dissertation Fieldwork Grants are awarded to aid doctoral or thesis research. The program contributes to the Foundation's overall mission to support basic research in anthropology and to ensure that the discipline continues to be a source of vibrant and significant work that furthers our understanding of humanity's cultural and biological origins, development, and variation. There is no preference for any methodology, research location, or subfield. The Foundation particularly welcomes proposals that employ a comparative perspective, can generate innovative approaches or ideas, and/or integrate two or more subfields.

Dissertation Fieldwork Grants provide a maximum of US $15,000 and the Osmundsen Initiative supplement provides up to an additional $5,000 for a maximum grant of US $20,000. Students must be enrolled in a doctoral program (or equivalent, if applying from outside the United States) at the time of application. Students of all nationalities are eligible to apply. For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.wennergren.org/programs/programs_show.htm?doc_id=367834&attrib_id=13234

Post-Ph.D. Research Grants are awarded to individuals holding a Ph.D. or equivalent degree to support individual research projects. The program contributes to the Foundation's overall mission to support basic research in anthropology and to ensure that the discipline continues to be a source of vibrant and significant work that furthers our understanding of humanity's cultural and biological origins, development, and variation.

Post-Ph.D. Research Grants provide a maximum of US $20,000 and the Osmundsen Initiative supplement provides up to an additional $5,000 for a maximum grant of US $25,000. Grants are for research expenses. Under special circumstances grants can be renewed to support longer-term research projects. Applicants can apply regardless of institutional affiliation, country of residence, or nationality.

For further information and application instructions, please visit: http://www.wennergren.org/programs/programs_show.htm?doc_id=368389&attrib_id=13234

The Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) National Taxonomy Research Grant Program provides grants for taxonomic research. Grants are awarded for research projects where the primary aim is to undertake taxonomic research on the Australian biota or to develop products that aid in the dissemination of taxonomic information. The program also supports projects that build Australian taxonomic capacity. All research grants awarded in the 2010/2011 grants round will be of three years duration.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/funding-and-research/research-grants/index.html