Research Branch Bulletin

ORBIT System Outage - Wednesday, 4 November 2009. Due to scheduled system maintenance, the ORBIT system will be unavailable from 2pm on Wednesday 4 November. The system will be available again from
9am on Thursday 5 November. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

This outage will impact:

• Project Reporting Module
• Student Profiles Module
• Researcher Profiles Module
• Scholarships Module
• BioCompliance Module

Please ensure you have all the data you require from the listed prior to 2pm on Wednesday 4th November modules (you may wish to run reports and export resulting data to Excel via the ORBIT CSV export functionality).

If you have any queries, please feel free to contact the ORBIT Helpdesk by email at orbit@adelaide.edu.au or phone (830) 30391

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 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.

The Victorian Neurotrauma Initiative (VNI) is seeking to identify suitable Projects Grants in neurotrauma research via NHMRC 2009 Project Grant funding round. The VNI is a health research fund that supports research into traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury conducted by Victorian scientists in collaboration with national and international colleagues. The VNI funds a range of initiatives with the aim of improving the health and quality of life of individuals living with brain and spinal cord injury.

To be eligible for consideration for VNI funding, applicants must be ranked as fundable (category 4 or 5) but did not receive NHMRC funding and meet the following criteria:

• That the application is in a research area relevant to the objectives of the VNI including brain injury, neurotrauma, neuronal injury, spinal cord injury and traumatic brain injury.
• Includes Victorian involvement: at least one CI must be based in Victoria
• The applicant is not seeking funding from other partner agencies named in the Project Grants Funding Policy.

For further information, please visit:
http://www.vni.com.au/news/id/151

Eli Lilly Australia is committed to supporting projects which improve patient care, disease state awareness, provide educational information to the medical community or support initiatives in the local community. The following are examples of grants that Lilly will consider for funding:

• Healthcare professional education
• Patient education programs concerning disease state awareness or general health issues
• Local health, charitable and philanthropic activities

Research funding will only be awarded to projects carried out in Australia. For further information and application instructions, please visit:
https://www.lilly.com.au/ela/display/pagecontent.cfm?object_id=480&menu_id=520

The AER Foundation invites submissions for innovative projects in 2010.

Submissions are invited from organisations seeking funding for projects which introduce distinctly new initiatives to the sector. Projects must have the potential, if successful, of continuing into the future, with funding and the full commitment of the organisation.

The maximum grant value is $20,000 plus GST. For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.aerf.com.au/community/about.aspx

Conference Attendance grants are available for organisations that pursue best-practice goals by developing the knowledge and expertise of staff that work in the alcohol and other drug sector. Organisations need to demonstrate the benefits that staff will gain through attendance at professional conferences, seminars and workshops in Australia. Grants, capped at $5,000 per conference, with a maximum of two persons per organisation receiving assistance.

The maximum grant value is $5,000 plus GST.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.aerf.com.au/community/about.aspx

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)

Dairy Innovation Australia Limited is calling for applications from researchers for its Processes and Products Grants for research and innovation. Proposed projects should be targeted to provide research solutions in line with DIAL strategic objectives and current priorities. Dairy Innovation Australia invests in and manages research projects that are in line with its strategic objectives and priorities.

Large and small project applications are welcome, especially those addressing industry technical problems, enhancing industry sustainability or potentially transforming industry practice and potential. A minimum of $200,000 in funding is available in each year of this program.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.dairyinnovation.com.au/grants.html

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 Individual Grants Program was founded on the understanding that effective treatments for acute and chronic spinal cord injury will involve carefully orchestrated multi-disciplinary interventions, each tailored to the individual patient. For this reason, the Individual Grants Program, the largest and most comprehensive of the Reeve Foundation research initiatives, supports investigator-initiated research on a variety of fronts, including axon growth and guidance, remyelination, cellular replacement, rehabilitation and neuroprotection.

Applications will be accepted only from those with a PhD, MD, or other equivalent professional degree, employed at a qualifying research institution. Two-year awards are available for senior scientists and young investigators with a maximum funding level of US$75,000 per year.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.ddJFKRNoFiG/b.4434995/k.C2EC/
Individual_Research_Grants__SCI_investigatorinitiated_research.htm

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 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

Sciences

The Ralph Brown Expedition Award is a single annual award worth £12,500, offered to the leader of an expedition involving the study of inland or coastal wetlands, rivers or shallow (less than 200m) marine environments. The award is open to applicants from any nation.

Note: Applicants must be fellows or members of the Society.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Grants/Research/Ralph+Brown+Expedition+Award.htm

Sciences

The SeaWorld Bush Gardens Conservation Fund mission is to work with purpose and passion on behalf of wildlife and habitats worldwide, encouraging sustainable solutions through support of species research, animal rescue and rehabilitation and conservation education. Grant applications are accepted year round by organisations and individuals worldwide.

The Fund has no set minimum or maximum grant amount. In the past, however, the Fund has supported projects ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 for a one-year term.

Note: Only applications submitted via the online application form will be accepted.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.swbg-conservationfund.org/grantInfo.htm

Sciences

Project AWARE Foundation provides grants to a variety of non-profit organizations, institutions and individuals involved in activities directly related to the conservation of underwater environments - both marine and freshwater. The Foundation's mission is to accomplish work through support of programs in selected focus areas including: 

• Coral reef conservation 
• Shark protection 
• Sustainable fisheries 
• Ecotourism (as related to underwater environments) 
• Aquatic education with a special interest in children 
• Direct activities to conserve underwater resources such as shoreline and underwater cleanups, mooring buoy installations and maintenance. 

Funding requests will be accepted up to a maximum of AU $2,500. Project AWARE Foundation funding is limited and very competitive.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.projectaware.org/grants/index.php

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

Bogliasco Fellowships are awarded, without regard to nationality, to qualified persons doing advanced creative work or scholarly research in the following disciplines:

• Archaeology
• Dance
• Landscape Architecture
• Philosophy
• Architecture
• Film/Video
• Literature
• Theatre
• Classics
• History
• Music
• Visual Arts

Applicants for Fellowships are expected to demonstrate significant achievement in their disciplines, commensurate with their age and experience. Fellowships usually have a duration of one month.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.bfny.org/english/fellowships.cfm

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

NCCARF is an initiative of the Federal Government, based at Griffith University's Gold Coast Campus. The key roles of NCCARF include establishing and maintaining adaptation research networks to assist in information transfer to end users and linking together researchers across Australia who have interests in climate change adaptation research. The student funding described here are available from the NCCARF - Terrestrial Biodiversity Network (hosted at James Cook University) and are to encourage research that will facilitate adaptation to a changing climate that will help protect Australia's terrestrial biodiversity.

The funds will be offered to a total of 10 PhD students each year to facilitate travel to other national or international research groups and organisations and will increase the skills base of applicant.  Research must be supervised by members of the NCCARF network and anyone can join by contacting the network coordinator listed below. These grants will be made available again in 2010. Applications up to a maximum of $3000 are welcome.

Please download the application form.

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/

Multidisciplinary

The Dan David Prize is a joint international enterprise, endowed by the Dan David Foundation and headquartered at Tel Aviv University. The Dan David Prize recognizes and encourages innovative and interdisciplinary research that cuts across traditional boundaries and paradigms. It aims to foster universal values of excellence, creativity, justice, democracy and progress and to promote the scientific, technological and humanistic achievements that advance and improve our world.

The Dan David Prize covers three time dimensions (Past, Present and Future) that represent realms of human achievement. Each year the International Board
chooses one field within each time dimension. Following a review process by independent Review Committees comprised of renowned scholars and professionals, the International Board then chooses the laureates for each field.

Three prizes of one million US dollars each are granted annually in the fields chosen for the three time dimensions. The prizes are granted to individuals or
institutions with proven, exceptional, distinct excellence in the sciences, arts, and humanities that have made an outstanding contribution to humanity.

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

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

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

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 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

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