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Research Branch Bulletin

Issue No & Date: 225, 5 April, 2011

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Research News & Information

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ARC Discovery Program: Discovery Early Career Researcher Award 2012
The Discovery Early Career Researcher Award Funding Rules for funding commencing in 2012 are now available on the ARC website at http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/decra/fundingrules.htm

The internal closing date: Friday 29 April 2011.
The Research Branch will provide further notification when the scheme opens and the RMS Proposal Form and other relevant documentation become available. Further information regarding the Discovery Early Career Researcher Award scheme is available at: http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/decra.htm 

For more information, please contact the ARC Grants Team:
arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au

 

ARC Discovery Program: Future Fellowships 2011
The Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for Future Fellowships for funding commencing in 2011 have now been added to the ARC website:
http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/futurefel/ft_instructions.htm

Further information regarding the Future Fellowships scheme is available at: http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/futurefel/future_default.htm.
If you have any questions regarding the Future Fellowships scheme, please email ARC-FutureFellowships@arc.gov.au or phone +61 2 6287 6600.

CONFERENCE
"Imagine the Transformation...Transform your Imagination" - ARMS 2011
13 - 16 September 2011
Dockside, Sydney

The aim of the Conference is to provide a stimulating and practical program with social events and networking opportunities.

The program has been developed to reflect the transformation that can take place during a Research Management career, if we think outside the square. It starts with topics that will support those early in their careers and ends with topics related to industry collaborations. The conference will include workshops, panel sessions, plenary and parallel information sessions.

For registration, workshop, and site visit details, please visit:
http://www.iceaustralia.com/arms2011/


Project Grant Deadlines

The Research Branch have been progressing through the review process of NHMRC project grant applications.  We will begin to endorse and submit those applications that are ready for submission on Tuesday, 29th March.  Those applications that have been received at the Research Branch and have not yet received a review will be reviewed prior to submission and CIA will be contacted via email.  If you do not wish for your application to be submitted to the NHMRC, please notify the Research Branch as soon as possible.  When the application is endorsed and submitted, an automated email by RGMS will be generated for the CIA indicating this process.

When submitting your application to Research Branch, please remember to include a signed application coversheet AND written agreement from each CI that they agree to be named on the application and that the final application can be certified.  If you are applying to Heart Foundation, Cancer Australia and/or Cancer Council SA; these supplementary/additional questions must also be submitted to Research Branch to form part of your complete application.

Unfortunately, due to the large number of applications we are expecting for this round, all applications submitted to Research Branch after 25 March cannot be guaranteed a review.

Please see the Research Branch website for submission requirements:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/nhmrc/projectgrants.html

 

2011 Funding Calendar
The following funding initiatives are now open in RGMS:

For a list of internal closing dates and information on how to apply for NHMRC grants through Research Branch, visit:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/nhmrc/.

NEW RULING
NHMRC Fellowship applicants can no longer apply for an ARC Future Fellowship under the new Future Fellowship funding rules.  See http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/ for more information.

 

European Union Collaborative Research Grants
Researchers who have recently submitted an application under the EC’s FP7 Cooperation programme are no longer required to submit their application to NHMRC within two weeks of applying.  Instead, Australian Chief Investigators must submit their applications on RGMS after they have received notification from the EC that the application has been favourably evaluated for funding.

Contact the Health Sciences Team on 8303 5137 or raohealth@adelaide.edu.au to obtain further information on how to apply.

 

Revised Annual Progress Report Template
The NHMRC has revised the Annual Progress Report template as at 15th March 2011.  NHMRC will accept Progress reports submitted on either the old or the new template.
Note that the date for Progress Reports due in 2011 has been extended by one month, but due dates for Final reports remain unchanged. The timelines are as detailed below:

  • Annual Progress Reports due: 30 April 2011
  • Final Reports due: 30 June 2011

Note
The submission dates for Mid-Term Progress reports against Researcher Support Schemes remain the same.
Some initiatives have a requirement to attach a Progress or Final Report to their Grant Application. In these instances, applicants are to provide their reports in the form of a 1 page summary.

The new progress report template is available via the NHMRC website:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/admin/progreport.htm

 

NHMRC Research Help Centre hours:

  • 8am to 7pm AEDST Monday to Friday
  • 10am to 4pm AEDST Saturday

Contact Research Help Centre – 1800 500 983 or help@nhmrc.gov.au


R01 - Research Project Grant Program
R03 - Small Grant Program
R21 - Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Award
R33 - Exploratory/Developmental Grants Phase II

 

Circadian Rhythms and Alcohol-induced Tissue Injury (R21)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages applications that propose to conduct mechanistic studies of the circadian rhythms involved in alcohol-induced organ damage.  The effects of alcohol on circadian rhythm and how alcohol’s action is modulated by circadian rhythms have key implications for alcohol research. The central and peripheral oscillators, either individually or together, may play an important role in alcohol-induced tissue injury.  The objective of this FOA is to understand the molecular mechanisms of alcohol-induced tissue damage that involve central and peripheral circadian rhythms, particularly their connection with metabolism and metabolic disorders.

Open Date (Earliest Submission Date): 16 May 2011
Application due: 8 July 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-179.html

 

Biomarkers of Infection-Associated Cancers (R21)
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA), issued by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), encourages the submission of applications from institutions and organizations that propose to identify biomarkers for cancers where the etiology of the disease is attributed to infectious agents.

Open Date (Earliest Submission Date): 16 May 2011
Application due: 8 July 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-159.html

Please submit a copy of your application, along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch.

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Grants

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Faculty
Sponsor: Grant Title
Internal Due Dates
Health Sciences

 

The IRT Research Foundation funds research initiatives that seek to improve the mind, mobility and lifestyles of senior Australians.

In 2011 the Foundation has made available $70,000 to be applied across several grants. Expressions of Interest (EOI) are invited for research projects of no longer than one year, which aim to benefit the ageing and those who care for them.

Applications incorporating co-funding from other sources will be viewed favourably, as will projects incorporated as partial completion of PhD level studies.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.irt.org.au/grant-opportunities.asp

20 April 2011
Health Sciences

 

Applications are invited for “Clinical Investigator” awards of $60,000. The Foundation hopes to offer five (5) awards in this category.

These grants have been initiated by the Foundation in order to stimulate and encourage clinical research in Australia. In particular the grants are intended to assist new investigators to establish their research programs at the time of the difficult transition from doctoral and post-doctoral training posts to their first definitive clinical positions in an academic environment.

 

Eligibility for a Clinical Investigatorship requires the following:

  • The applicant should be a medical graduate or a graduate of another clinical discipline with a definitive clinical appointment

  • Consideration will be given only to those applicants with a fulltime appointment

  • The applicant should be actively engaged in clinical research

  • The applicant should be working in a University clinical department, a teaching hospital, a clinical research unit in a research institute or in an academic general practice setting

  • The applicant should have been appointed to such a position but have been in the position for no more than 24 months on 1 May of the year of application

 

Please refer to the "Scholarships / Fellowships" section of the bulletin for more opportunities from this sponsor.

 

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.anz.com/personal/private-bank-trustees

20 April 2011
Health Sciences

 

The Australian Cancer Research Foundation (ACRF) is dedicated to the support of cancer research in Australia and does so by awarding grants of significant magnitude, stimulating Australia’s best scientists to embark on groundbreaking research projects to prevent, detect and manage cancer.

The ACRF funds cancer research under the following categories:

  • Capital Works & Facilities
  • National Enterprises

Grant Applications for amounts from $1.5m to $5m are sought in support of all aspects of cancer research. This includes, but is not limited to, cell or molecular biology, epidemiology, prevention and drug development.

Applications featuring multi-disciplinary teams working collaboratively are encouraged, and any evidence of translational impacts of the research should be included.

Please note the ACRF will not consider applications for salaries or maintenance.

 

Researchers are invited to submit a brief 2011 First Stage Application. A shortlist of up to five applicants will then be invited to submit a Second Stage Application, containing additional prescribed information for further detailed consideration.

 

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.acrf.com.au/research-grants/research-grant-guidelines/

29 April 2011
Multidisciplinary

 

The Marine National Facility (MNF) supports research in Australia's regional seas and oceans and is available to Australian marine researchers and their international collaborators through an independent and peer reviewed applications process. The CSIRO owned and operated research vessel – currently the RV Southern Surveyor – can undertake research in:

  • physical, chemical and biological oceanography
  • marine geosciences
  • fisheries
  • environmental science

The vessel is particularly suited to multi-disciplinary research projects.

Note
Applications will only be considered for the period of July 2012 to February 2013

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.marine.csiro.au/nationalfacility/application/researchvoyages.htm

25 May 2011
Sciences

 

The aim of the TRF is to allow the FRDC to provide investment funds to its stakeholders in a timely manner to take advantage of opportunities, avert threats, or manage unforeseen events, as they arise. A TRF project may be of an urgent ‘break-the-glass’ type; or, it could also be a project that is used to overcome significant hurdles in, or to significantly fast track, important stakeholder processes, including production. In these cases it is likely that the adoption and benefits will be significantly brought forward if the project had not been funded at all.

Investment criteria:
The FRDC's investment criteria specifically for the Tactical Research Fund are:

  • The project should be a high priority and driven by the relevant stakeholders. The project proposal must formally demonstrate that the stakeholder supports the proposed project as a high priority, aimed at achieving a specific outcome or responding to an unforseen event

  • The project's outputs should be immediately adoptable by the stakeholder in order to achieve the specific outcome

  • FRDC investment (including any industry cash contributions) must not exceed $75,000 (this is not inclusive of in-kind contributions)

  • The project must be completed within 18 months.

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.frdc.com.au/research/applying-for-funding

25 May 2011
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Grants - International

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Faculty
Sponsor: Grant Title
Internal Due Dates
Health Sciences

 

The US National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking applications for the following R01, R03 & R21 funding opportunities:

R01 - Research Project Grant Program
R03 - Small Grant Program
R21 - Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Award
R33 - Exploratory/Developmental Grants Phase II

 

The Placebo Effect:  Mechanisms and Methodology (R21)
The goal of this initiative is two-fold:

  • to stimulate cross-cutting, integrative research aimed at delineating the behavioural processes and neurobiological mechanisms by which a placebo leads to its ultimate physiological and psychological effects

  • to stimulate clinical research that can improve detection of placebo effects, as well as an understanding of how to manipulate (i.e., reduce or enhance)  and control them.  In the context of this initiative, integrative research is defined as the combined use of approaches from several scientific disciplines such as psychology, neuroscience, physiology, genetics, and/or molecular biology to investigate the mechanisms underlying placebo effects.

Letter of Intent due: 15 April 2011
Full application due: 17 May 2011
Link to full announcement:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-12-004.html

 

Partnerships for Biodefense (R01)
his Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), invites research applications for projects that support preclinical development of lead candidate vaccines, therapeutics, adjuvants or diagnostics against NIAID Category A, B, or C priority agents. Applications must include a Product Development Strategy attachment and demonstrate substantive investment by at least one industrial participant.

Letter of Intent due (R01): 18 April 2011
Full application due: 20 May 2011
Link to full announcement :
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-11-014.html

 

Ancillary Studies in Clinical Trials (R01)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites research grant applications to conduct time-sensitive ancillary studies related to heart, lung, and blood diseases and sleep disorders in conjunction with ongoing clinical trials and other large clinical studies supported by NIH or non-NIH entities. The program establishes an accelerated review/award process to support the crucial time frame in which these ancillary studies must be performed.

Time-sensitive ancillary studies include those that require active longitudinal data collection and thus need to begin recruiting subjects as close as possible to the start of the parent study. The ancillary study can address any research questions related to the mission of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), for which the parent study can provide participants, infrastructure, and data. The parent studies most often will be a clinical trial, but also can be an observational study or registry that can provide a sufficient cohort of well-characterized patients. Each ancillary study application must demonstrate the time-sensitive nature of the proposal and must explicitly address why an expedited review is essential to its feasibility.

Letter of Intent due:
20 April 2011
Full application due: 13 May 2011
Link to full announcement:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-12-012.html

 

Research Opportunities in Obstetric Fistula - (R01, R03 and R21)
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to encourage research applications that propose to investigate epidemiologic, clinical, social, and behavioural interventions to improve the identification, prevention, treatment, and social circumstances of women at risk for or with obstetric fistula.  The purpose of this FOA is not to address service delivery issues that have been outlined in the obstetric fistula program development materials distributed by WHO although it is recognized that improving financial access to care, transportation of women in labour, and obstetric service coverage is critical for reducing and eliminating the obstetric fistula rate.  Rather, this FOA requests research applications that complement the programmatic efforts to deliver better and more timely health care during labour, delivery, and post partum.  Obstetric fistula is a critical maternal and child health issue in developing countries.  Multiple approaches including both improving emergency obstetric care and improved clinical, social and behavioural care are needed to reduce its toll on women and children.

Letter of Intent due (R01): 28 April 2011
Full application due: 27 May 2011
Link to full announcement R01:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-141.html

Letter of Intent due (R03): 9 May 2011
Full application due: 9 June 2011
Link to full announcement R03:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-142.html

Letter of Intent due (R21): 9 May 2011
Full application due: 9 June 2011
Link to full announcement R21:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-143.html

 

Please submit a copy of your application, along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch.

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Health Sciences

 

The MJFF Pipeline Programs fund investigator-initiated proposals focused on the following critical points along the translational pathway to new therapies for Parkinson’s disease.

The Target Validation scheme within the Pipeline Program supports work demonstrating whether modulation of a novel biological target has impact in a PD-relevant animal model – an essential early step to the development of potential targeted therapies.

Funding is available to the amount of US $250,000 in total costs, for up to two years in duration.

Pre-proposal due: 25 May 2011
Full Application due: 16 June

Please submit a copy of your application, along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch.

 

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

25 May 2011
Multidisciplinary

 

This scheme is a joint initiative of the Go8 and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Germany's national agency for the support of international academic co-operation.

Its chief aims are to:

  • Foster research collaboration of the highest quality between Australian researchers from Go8 universities and German researchers
  • Result in research outcomes and the exchange of skills and knowledge of mutual benefit to Australia and Germany

This scheme will support exchanges for Australian researchers to spend time at  partner institutions in Germany and for collaborating German researchers to spend time at Go8 universities. Exchange participants must either be employed as academic staff members in a teaching and research or research only role at a Go8 university, or a PhD student involved in the research project submitted by an eligible staff member.

 

Please submit a copy of your application, along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch.

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.go8.edu.au/university-staff/international-collaboration

30 June 2011
Professions

 

As part of their ongoing commitment to IELTS-related validation and research, IELTS Australia and the British Council are making available funding for research projects in 2011/2012. Financial support for individual projects selected will in principle be limited to a maximum of AU$36,000.

Applications are encouraged to undertake research studies which fit within the following broad areas:

Test development and validation issues

  • Studies investigating the essential language knowledge, skills, and abilities in domains where IELTS is used (e.g. for migration, employment, academic study)

  • Studies investigating the cognitive processes of IELTS test takers

  • Studies investigating IELTS General Training Reading and Writing tests

  • Studies investigating the Writing and Speaking features that distinguish IELTS proficiency levels

Issues relating to contexts of test use

  • Studies on the use of IELTS for purposes of migration, citizenship, professional registration, exit testing, and employment

  • Studies on the use of IELTS and IELTS scores in specific local contexts

  • Studies to establish appropriate IELTS score levels in specific contexts

Issues of test impact

  • Studies investigating the attitudes and perceptions towards IELTS among users of test scores (e.g. test takers, teachers, admissions staff, etc.)

  • Studies investigating the impact of preparing for IELTS among various stakeholders

  • Studies investigating the role of interactive communication in IELTS Speaking or Writing tests and its impact on candidates’ preparedness for communication in training or study contexts

  • Studies on English language progression among students, including studies on the relationship between hours of study and typical score gains

 

Proposals are welcomed from researchers and institutions with expertise in language learning and assessment research. In addition, as part of the IELTS policy of stimulating test-related research among its stakeholders, it is hoped that proposals will come from researchers and organisations who have a direct and ongoing connection with IELTS, such as consultants, examiners and IELTS Administration Centres.

 

Please submit a copy of your application, along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch.

 

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

24 June 2011
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Fellowships / Scholarships

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Sponsor: Grant Title
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ECMS

 

The Australian Solar Institute is part of the Australian Government’s Resources, Energy and Tourism portfolio and is supported by a funding commitment from 2009 – 2012 of $150 million, inclusive of A$50 million in respect of the U.S. – Australia Solar Energy Collaboration (USASEC).

The ASI is seeking high calibre candidates for research exchange to the United States under the auspices of USASEC, whose research in collaboration with a U.S. university, National Laboratory, or other nationally accredited U.S. research facility will lead to the advancement of innovation in Australian solar research, development and industry.

Australian researchers may apply for funding from the ASI to spend a period of 6-12 months conducting research at a host U.S. institution, which may be a National Laboratory that receives financial support from the U.S. Department of Energy, a U.S. university or other nationally accredited U.S. research facility.

Funding support from ASI includes:

  • reasonable salary
  • travel expenses of A$5000
  • living allowance of A$2000 per calendar month for the duration of the research exchange program

Candidates must have completed a PhD in a related field and be free to take up a research activity by 31 December 2011.

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.australiansolarinstitute.com.au/funding.htm

6 May 2011
ECMS

 

AINSE Ltd., in conjunction with the Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO), has established a Fellowship Scheme to add impetus to member universities’ growing stature in nuclear science and engineering and in related fields.

AINSE is looking for exceptional researchers in the following research areas:

  • neutron scattering
  • biological problems using radionuclide techniques
  • high-resolution climate records using nuclear techniques
  • multi-scale materials modelling or structural materials for extreme environments

AINSE Research Fellowships are tenable at any AINSE member university. Applicants are required to discuss, in the first instance, their research program with their chosen institution and provide an outline of the program agreed with the sponsoring university/institution.

Up to two Fellowships will be awarded in 2011 for a 3-year appointment in the first instance with an extension to five years, where the Fellow demonstrates excellent performance, and where subsequent continuing appointment at the university is foreseen.

AINSE Research Fellows will be remunerated initially within the Academic Lecturer level B salary scale. Research support of up to $40,000 will be provided in the first year and support of up to $40,000, $20,000, $20,000 and $15,000 will be provided in years 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively. Relocation, travel, accommodation, and conference attendance funding is also available.

Fellows will have 3-8 years postdoctoral experience and will be required to undertake research that is relevant to ANSTO’s programs, or makes major use of ANSTO’s facilities

 

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ainse.edu.au

24 May 2011
Health Sciences

 

This Fellowship offer funding of $300,000 to provide support to a post-doctoral researcher with 2-3 years experience for research into diabetes that will benefit an aging population. The Fellowship will be awarded for a two-year period.

Post-doctoral researchers having attained their PhD after 2007 are eligible to submit an application and CV for consideration. Each application will be assessed individually and applicants will be contacted to confirm eligibility. Researchers having been awarded their PhD prior to 2007 are not eligible to apply.

Please refer to the "Grants" section of the Bulletin for more opportunities from this sponsor.

 

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

19 April 2011
Health Sciences

 

The Sylvia and Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation invites applications for a five-year Senior Medical Research Fellowship valued at $195,000 per annum to be held in Australia, commencing in 2012.

Outstanding researchers who are medically qualified (or graduates of another scientific discipline) with recognised postdoctoral achievements who are seeking to establish a research career in Australia and undertake research in an Australian academic institution, are eligible to apply whether or not they are currently working in Australia.

Applicants will be required to nominate two referees as well as a sponsor, who will normally be the Head of the Department, Division or Section of the Academic Institution in which the applicant wishes to work.

 

Eligibility for a Senior Medical Research Fellowship will require the following:

  • The applicant is medically or scientifically qualified to at least the postdoctoral level

  • The applicant has been working at a postdoctoral level for less than ten (10) years (doctorate received after 1 January 2001) and does not currently hold a senior research or teaching position

  • The applicant is sponsored to undertake the Fellowship research in an Australian institution

  • The applicant is an Australian national or permanent resident

 

Please refer to the "Grants" section of the bulletin for more opportunities from this sponsor.

 

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.anz.com/personal/private-bank-trustees

20 April 2011
Health Sciences

 

Pfizer Australia awards Fellowships each year to outstanding biomedical scientists wishing to establish a research career in Australia.

Each Fellowship allows the successful applicant to continue their program of research at an Australian university or research institution, by providing a 5-year grant covering salary, travel and other establishment costs. Each Fellowship is valued at up to AUD$1million.

As an indicative guide, the grant offers support to the individual at the level of Senior Lecturer, or occasionally, Reader salary range, with remaining funds used for other research related costs.

The Fellowships are designed to support a specific research program to be conducted by the applicant, primarily within an Australian research centre. To be eligible to apply for a Fellowship, applicants should have a research-based doctoral degree in a scientific or medically related discipline, together with recognised post-doctoral achievements.

A commitment to the establishment of a research career in Australia should be demonstrated by appropriate acknowledgement and support from a University or recognised local research institute.

 

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.pfizer.com.au/ResearchFellowships/Guidelines.aspx

10 June 2011
Multidisciplinary

 

The National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility (NCCARF) invites applications from within Australia and internationally, for up to three visiting research fellowships in 2011/12.

Applications should be in line with the general area of climate change adaptation, taking into account the research interests of NCCARF and Australia's specific requirements in the area of climate change adaptation.

 The value of the Fellowship will be no greater than $50,000 in total and is likely to consist of:

  •  A living allowance of up to $1,500 per week.
  • Return economy class airfare from their home country to the Gold Coast Queensland up to a maximum $2,500

These positions are suitable for researchers and decision-makers seeking a stimulating environment for a sabbatical, and the opportunity to participate in adaptation activities at the science-policy interface.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nccarf.edu.au/fellowships

20 April 2011
Multidisciplinary

 

The 2011 L’Oréal Australia For Women in Science Fellowships provide three $20,000 Fellowships, intended to help early career women scientists to consolidate their careers and rise to leadership positions in science.

With the support of the Australian National Commission for UNESCO and endorsed by the Australian Academy of Science, the Fellowships are awarded to women who have shown scientific excellence in their career to date, and who have an appropriate research plan that will be assisted by the one-year Fellowship.

Applicants must be women involved in the life sciences, health sciences, material sciences, physical sciences, mathematics or engineering.

Expenses covered by the Fellowship budget include:

  • equipment, reagents and consumables, and other materials required for research
  • page charges for publishing academic papers in peer-reviewed journals
  • costs associated with training or conference attendance; such as registration, travel, and accommodation
  • part or all of the salary of a research assistance

As a rule, funds are NOT available to pay or supplement the lead investigator's own salary.

Note *
Applications are submitted online directly to the sponsor. Please send Research Branch a hardcopy of your application, along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet.

 

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.scienceinpublic.com/loreal/applications

2 May 2011 (ext.)*
Multidisciplinary

 

The aim of Future Fellowships is to attract and retain the best and brightest mid-career researchers from Australia and abroad, and encourages proposals from researchers working in areas of national priority that can demonstrate a capacity to build collaboration across industry, research institutions or with other disciplines.

The Future Fellowships Funding Rules for funding commencing in 2011 are now available on the Research Branch website:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/ A basic guide to getting started on RMS can also be found here.

Other documents such as the ARC’s Instructions and FAQs, and the Research Branch’s section-by-section guide, will be uploaded here as they become available.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Researchers cannot apply for a Fellowship on a NHMRC Proposal and a Future Fellowship Proposal during the 2011 calendar year.

Internal closing dates are as follows:

  • For full review, proposals are due at Research Branch by CoB on Friday, 1st April 2011 *Deadline passed
  • Eligibility check for proposals received between 2nd April and Friday, 8th April 2011
  • Submission only (no guarantee of review), if received after Friday, 8th April 2011

Please email the ARC Grants Team at arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au or telephone Research Branch on 8303 5137 if you have any questions or would like further information.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/futurefel/future_default.htm.

1 April 2011*
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Grants - Travel

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Faculty
Sponsor: Grant Title
Internal Due Dates
Multidisciplinary

 

The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) is currently calling for applications for the Beresford Buttery Travel Grant.

The purpose of the grant is to assist the successful applicant to travel to any country for the purpose of making a particular study of any scientific, research, or clinical subject relating to the practice of obstetrical or gynaecological ultrasound.

The travel grant is open to medical graduates who are committed to a career providing obstetrical and/or gynaecological ultrasound services in Australia or New Zealand, and who are normally resident in Australia or New Zealand.

The grant shall be used towards air travel/accommodation to and from the place of study to the value of $3,000.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ranzcog.edu.au/research/beresfordbuttery.shtml

23 June 2011
Multidisciplinary

 

The Farrer Memorial Trust was established in 1911 to perpetuate the memory of William James Farrer and to encourage and inspire agricultural scientists.

The Trust currently invites applications for the Farrer Memorial Travelling Scholarships, contributing up to $5000 to support overseas travel, including attendance at an international conference at which a paper or poster is being presented.

Applicants must be:

  • Postgraduate students enrolled for a PhD on any aspect of agricultural research; and
  • Citizens or permanent residents of Australia.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/agriculture

6 May 2011
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Award / Prize

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Faculty
Sponsor: Grant Title
External Due Date
Multidisciplinary


The Australian Institute of Policy & Science (AIPS) is calling for nominations for the Young Tall Poppy Science Awards. Open to to all Australian states and territories, these prestigious awards recognise excellence in early career research across all the sciences, including mathematics, alongside a passion and capacity to communicate science to the community.

Announcements for the outcome of the Tall Poppy Science Awards will be promoted to a broad audience to ensure recipients gain peer recognition as well as public exposure, impact and stakeholder inclusion – such as government, academia, industry, media, diverse publics and individuals.

All winners will receive a certificate and a trophy.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.aips.net.au/tall-poppies/nominations-2011

8 May 2011
Multidisciplinary


The James Dyson Award is an international student design award running in 18 countries (including Australia), aimed at encouraging the next generation of design engineers to be creative, to challenge, and to invent. The Award is open to product design, industrial design and engineering university level students, or graduates within 4 years of graduation.

The design brief for the award is to "Design Something Interesting that Solves a Problem"

The winning prize is valued at £10,000 the student or student team (of up to four members), and £10,000 for their University department, as well as a James Dyson Award Trophy and Certificate.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.jamesdysonaward.org/Prize.aspx

2 August 2011
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Multidisciplinary

 

The aim of Future Fellowships is to attract and retain the best and brightest mid-career researchers from Australia and abroad, and encourages proposals from researchers working in areas of national priority that can demonstrate a capacity to build collaboration across industry, research institutions or with other disciplines.

The Future Fellowships Funding Rules for funding commencing in 2011 are now available on the Research Branch website:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/ A basic guide to getting started on RMS can also be found here.

Other documents such as the ARC’s Instructions and FAQs, and the Research Branch’s section-by-section guide, will be uploaded here as they become available.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Researchers cannot apply for a Fellowship on a NHMRC Proposal and a Future Fellowship Proposal during the 2011 calendar year.

 

Internal closing dates are as follows:

  • For full review, proposals are due at Research Branch by CoB on Friday, 1st April 2011 * Deadline passed
  • Eligibility check for proposals received between 2nd April and Friday, 8th April 2011
  • Submission only (no guarantee of review), if received after Friday, 8th April 2011

Please email the ARC Grants Team at arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au or telephone Research Branch on 8303 5137 if you have any questions or would like further information.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/futurefel/future_default.htm.

1 April 2011*
Sciences

 

This grant aims to assist honours and post-graduate level student research into aspects of conservation biology.

Funds are available for research aimed at:

  • Improving understanding of the conservation status of species or ecological communities
  • Providing recommendations for improvement of some aspect of biodiversity conservation
  • Understanding the ecology of species or communities
  • Understanding threats to biodiversity and management of those threats

Students are encouraged to apply for supervised project funding at the Honours Degree, Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree and PhD levels. Support from your research institution is required.

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.ncssa.asn.au/

7 April 2011
Health Sciences

 

Heart Foundation Fellowships support individual researchers to develop their career in cardiovascular research. The Foundation is now calling for applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships, Overseas Research Fellowships and Career Development Fellowships to commence in 2012.

 

Postdoctoral Fellowships (Biomedical, Clinical, Public Health)
Application due date: 8 April 2011

These fellowships are available to medical and science graduates who have completed an MD or PhD award within the last five years. Postdoctoral Fellowships are valued at approximately $71,000 p.a. and tenable for up to two years. They may be full or part-time.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au

 

Overseas Research Fellowships
Application due date: 8 April 2011

Overseas Research Fellowships are available to medical and science graduates who have completed a PhD or MD award within the last 24 months. Overseas Fellowships are valued up to $71,000 p.a. (plus an overseas living allowance) and tenable for up to three years (first two years overseas and final year back in Australia).

For more information, please vist:
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au

 

Career Development Fellowship
Application due date: 8 April 2011

Career Development Fellowships are available for early to mid career cardiovascular researchers who are 2-12 years postdoctoral. Career Development Fellowships are valued at approximately $98,000 p.a. (plus an additional $30,000 project grant in the first year) and tenable for four years. They may be full or part time.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au

 

For further information on any Heart Foundation research awards, please call (03) 9321 1581 or email research@heartfoundation.org.au

8 April 2011
Health Sciences

 

The Population Health Research Network (PHRN) has been established to provide Australian researchers with access to linkable de-identified data from a diverse and rich range of health datasets, across jurisdictions and sectors. This will support nationally and internationally significant population based research that will improve health and enhance the delivery of health care services in Australia.

The PHRN is offering fully funded Project Grants for Statistical Data Linkage Projects that test the cross-jurisdictional capability of the Centre for Data Linkage (CDL).

Funding will cover all costs associated with the Project, including aspects such as data analysis.

Projects must commence on 1st July 2011, and finish by 30th June 2012.

Please submit a completed Proof of Concept form along with a signed University Grant Application Coversheet and forward to the Research Branch by emailing raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

 

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
https://www.santdatalink.org.au/

8 April 2011
Health Sciences

 

Heart Foundation Fellowships support individual researchers to develop their career in cardiovascular research. The Foundation is now calling for applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships, Overseas Research Fellowships and Career Development Fellowships to commence in 2012.

Postdoctoral Fellowships (Biomedical, Clinical, Public Health)
Application due date: 8 April 2011

These fellowships are available to medical and science graduates who have completed an MD or PhD award within the last five years. Postdoctoral Fellowships are valued at approximately $71,000 p.a. and tenable for up to two years. They may be full or part-time.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au

Overseas Research Fellowships
Application due date: 8 April 2011

Overseas Research Fellowships are available to medical and science graduates who have completed a PhD or MD award within the last 24 months. Overseas Fellowships are valued up to $71,000 p.a. (plus an overseas living allowance) and tenable for up to three years (first two years overseas and final year back in Australia).

For more information, please vist:
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au

Career Development Fellowship
Application due date: 8 April 2011

Career Development Fellowships are available for early to mid career cardiovascular researchers who are 2-12 years postdoctoral. Career Development Fellowships are valued at approximately $98,000 p.a. (plus an additional $30,000 project grant in the first year) and tenable for four years. They may be full or part time.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au

Please refer to the "Grants" and "Grants -Travel" section for more funding opportunities from this sponsor.

For further information on any Heart Foundation research awards, please call (03) 9321 1581 or email research@heartfoundation.org.au

8 April 2011
Health Sciences


The March of Dimes seeks applications requesting grant support for projects related to causes of prematurity. Research proposals of new paradigms based on strong conceptual frameworks are invited. The intent is to provide new insights into the large, and increasing, proportion of pre-term deliveries in which the cause (and thus the means of prevention) remains elusive. The proposals need to consider especially, but not be limited to, genetics, gene-environment interactions, and animal models. The March of Dimes encourages novel approaches. Applicants must be members of not-for-profit institutions.

These grants do not cover the recipient’s or other faculty salaries, but do provide salary support for technical help. The grants are awarded for a three-year period. Funding awarded for 2010 ranged between US$110,070 to $168,554.

Please submit a copy of your application, along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.marchofdimes.com/research/researchgrants.html

8 April 2011
H&SS

 

This program aims to improve public sector capacity for governance and management for nationally determined development outcomes in selected partner countries.

PSLP offers departments and agencies of Australian federal, state and territory governments, as well as Australian public universities, the opportunity to compete for grant funding that will:

  • transfer capacity building skills and expertise to their public sector counterpart institutions in partner countries
  • support strengthening of sustainable development-focused public sector bilateral and regional linkages.

Grants generally average $250,000 AUD for activities which must meet the following criteria:

  • have a primary developmental focus
  • comply with AusAID development policy guidelines on gender and development, poverty reduction, environment and sustainability
  • clearly identify sustainable benefits to the partner country
  • be planned and implemented jointly with the counterpart organisations concerned.


Please submit a copy of your application, along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ausaid.gov.au/business/other_opps/pslp.cfm

8 April 2011
Multidisciplinary

 

The American Australian Association awards individual Fellowships for advanced study in the United States of up to US$30,000 each year. The Fellowships build on existing strong social and economic partnerships and foster intellectual exchange between the United States and Australia.

Fields of study supported for this Fellowship are:

  • Biology (biopharmaceuticals)
  • Conservation, Sustainability
  • Engineering
  • Geology/Geophysics
  • Medicine
  • Neuroscience
  • Pediatrics
  • Science
  • Technology


Eligibility

  • Research/study must be at the graduate level or above
  • Proof of acceptance into a US educational institution is required
  • Applicant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident

 

Please submit a copy of your application, along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.americanaustralian.org/australian_to_usa_apps/

8 April 2011
ECMS

 

The scholarship is open to all senior undergraduate students in which knowledge of nuclear techniques of analysis would be of interest. Such techniques have applications in areas ranging from agriculture to zoology; and include physics, chemistry, biology, environmental science, geography, geology, archaeology. The scholarship is open to all senior undergraduate students for whom knowledge of nuclear techniques of analysis would be of interest.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ainse.edu.au/events2/winter_schools

11 April 2011
Health Sciences


Alzheimer's Australia Research (AAR) offers a range of awards. In 2011 AAR is offering a number of grants including new investigator grants, grants into dementia care, travel grants as well as postgraduate scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships.

The following AAR awards are currently open"

 

AAR Dementia Research Grants
Funding: up to $30,000
The AAR Dementia Research Grants are seeding grants for new researchers, to be allocated for research in a dementia-relevant area. In 2011, five grants will be offered. Grants are awarded in both biological/non-clinical and clinical/psychosocial research areas. This year, one grant will be awarded to reflect the Consumer Dementia Research Network priority areas.

 

Hazel Hawke Research Grants in Dementia Care
Funding: up to $30,000
The Hazel Hawke Research Grants in Dementia Care are seeding grants, for research into dementia care. Suitable projects might include research into carer support, best quality care practices, activities and non-pharmaceutical therapies for people with dementia, or any other aspect of dementia care research. Two grants will be offered in 2011.

 

Please refer to the "Fellowships/Scholarships" and "Grants - Travel" for more funding opportunities from this sponsor.


For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.alzheimers.org.au

11 April 2011
Health Sciences

 

This FOA invites research applications to develop multipurpose prevention strategies that address the connection between Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), reproductive tract infections (RTIs), and contraception. The goal is to stimulate early and mid-stage translational milestone driven research that will lead to the development of multipurpose prevention strategies, taking into account local health practices, safety, effectiveness, acceptability and cost within the target population.

Letter of Intent due: 11 April 2011
Full application due: 11 May 2011

Please submit a copy of your application, along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-11-016.html

11 April 2011
Health Sciences

 

Alzheimer's Australia Research (AAR) offers a range of awards. In 2011 AAR is offering a number of grants including new investigator grants, grants into dementia care, travel grants as well as postgraduate scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships.

The Rosemary Foundation Travel Grant, offered in partnership with the Rosemary Foundation, is a travel project grant up to the value of $15,000 (exclusive of GST) to enable an Australian researcher or clinician to travel overseas for a period of approximately one month, and learn new techniques and/or network with well known international research teams at a hospital or university outside Australia.

Please refer to the "Grants" and "Fellowships/Scholarships" section for more funding opportunities from this sponsor.

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

11 April 2011
Health Sciences

 

Alzheimer's Australia Research (AAR) offers a range of awards. In 2011 AAR is offering a number of grants including new investigator grants, grants into dementia care, travel grants as well as postgraduate scholarships and postdoctoral fellowships. The following Postdoctoral Fellowships are currently available from AAR:

 

Viertel Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Dementia
Funding:
$45,000 per annum for two years,

The Viertel Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship in Dementia supports a PhD graduate undertaking research in an area related to dementia. In 2011, one fellowship will be offered. Fellowships may be awarded in either biological/non-clinical and clinical/psychosocial research areas. The fellowship is worth $45,000 per annum for two years, provided that the applicants’ institution matches this annual sum.

 

AAR Postdoctoral Fellowships in Dementia
Funding:
$50,000 per annum for two years

The AAR Postdoctoral Fellowships in Dementia support PhD graduates undertaking research in an area related to dementia. In 2011 three fellowships will be offered. Fellowships are awarded in both biological/non-clinical and clinical/psychosocial research areas. The fellowships are worth $50,000 per annum for two years, on condition that the applicants’ institution matches this annual sum.

 

Please refer to the "Grants" and "Grants-Travel" section for more funding opportunities from this sponsor.

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

11 April 2011
Multidisciplinary

 

Research Opportunity Number 11-014
Anticipated Range of Individual Award Amounts: US $300k-$800k per year

In 2008 the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) established the Human Social Culture Behavior (HSCB) Modeling Program. The mission of this six-year program is to research, develop, and transition technologies, tools, and systems that will help operations planners, intelligence analysts, operations analysts, and wargamers represent, understand, and forecast socio-cultural behaviour at the strategic, operational and tactical level.

The HSCB Program has the following objectives:

  • Advance understanding of the influence of socio-cultural factors on behaviour as it applies to military-relevant contexts and environments, and provide empirically validated theories that can be instantiated in computational models.

  • Provide new methods and technology, validated computational models, and software to assist warfighters and others in considering socio-cultural behaviour factors for analysis, planning, and operations.

  • Develop methods and tools for flexible delivery of training of socio-cultural knowledge, skills, and abilities at tactical and operational levels

  • Develop methods and tools for the collection, generation, standardization, integration, and transfer of socio-cultural data for use in computational models and decision support systems

Due date for White Papers: 11 April 2011
Full Proposals: 3 June 2011

Please submit a copy of your application, along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
https://www.onr.navy.mil/en

11 April 2011
Health Sciences


The CRC STAR Award recognises CRCs for high level achievement in engaging with and helping to build success in small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the transfer of CRC innovation. The CRC STAR Award promotes the broader CRC Program objective of building innovation and/or research and development capacity in SMEs.

The winning CRC(s) will be showcased as a best-practice example through a press release from Senator the Hon Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research. The department will also facilitate additional media opportunities to promote the CRC’s strong achievement in delivering innovation through effective collaboration with SMEs.

CRCs are encouraged to self nominate, using the application form available on the CRC Program website (below).


For further information and application instructions, please visit:
https://www.crc.gov.au

11 April 2011 (ext.)
Health Sciences

 


R21 = Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Award

The goal of this initiative is two-fold:

  • to stimulate cross-cutting, integrative research aimed at delineating the behavioural processes and neurobiological mechanisms by which a placebo leads to its ultimate physiological and psychological effects

  • to stimulate clinical research that can improve detection of placebo effects, as well as an understanding of how to manipulate (i.e., reduce or enhance)  and control them.  In the context of this initiative, integrative research is defined as the combined use of approaches from several scientific disciplines such as psychology, neuroscience, physiology, genetics, and/or molecular biology to investigate the mechanisms underlying placebo effects.

Letter of Intent due: 15 April 2011
Full application due: 17 May 2011

Please submit a copy of your application, along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DA-12-004.html

15 April 2011
H&SS

 

The Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize was created by the late Professor Joseph B. Gittler to recognise outstanding and lasting scholarly contributions to racial, ethnic and/or religious relations. Recipients of this Prize will have published a substantial body of work in this area.

The award includes a cash prize of US$25,000 and a medal.
To be considered for the Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize, candidates must be formally nominated. Self nominations are not accepted.

For more information and nomination instructions, please visit:
http://www.brandeis.edu/gittlerprize/criteria.html

15 April 2011 (ext.)
Multidisciplinary

 

The Data Use and Educational Improvement was founded to support scholarship that examines the conditions, contexts, and underlying factors and processes that affect how educational organisations use data and information for improvement.

Funding of up to US $40,000 is available. Principal Investigators (PIs) applying for a Research Grant must have an earned doctorate in an academic discipline or professional field, or appropriate experience in an education research-related profession.

PIs must be affiliated with a college, university, research facility, school district, or cultural institution that will serve as the fiscal agent if the grant is awarded.

Please submit a copy of your application, along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.spencer.org

15 April 2011
Multidisciplinary

 

Professional Management Institute (PMI) is a leading not-for-profit membership association for the project management profession. PMI’s Academic Resources Department annually solicits research proposals on any topic related to project, program, or portfolio management with funding provided to selected recipients.

PMI is looking for proposals from scholars, both within and outside the field of project management, including management, organisational psychology, sociology of formal organizations, education, linguistics, and many others.

Funding will be awarded at a value of up to US $50,000. Projects must begin on 1 January 2012.

Proposed research must have a direct application to any aspect of the project management body of knowledge or its practice. In addition, PMI encourages proposals on research involving multi-disciplinary teams of investigators or teams consisting of academics and practitioners, who bring new ways of thinking and related bodies of literature to the field.

Please submit a copy of your application, along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.pmi.org/Knowledge-Center

15 April 2011
Health Sciences

 

JDRF offers travel grants to early-stage researchers throughout Australia in order to strengthen the knowledge of type 1 diabetes amongst the research community. The grants are valued at up to $2,000 for domestic travel or $4,000 for international travel to research institutions or scientific meetings, for the purpose of furthering the researcher's expertise in the study of type 1 diabetes.

Eligible candidates for both forms of Travel Grants will be:

  • Medical or science graduates who are undertaking type 1 diabetes research
  • Researchers in the early stage of their career (eg PhD students or not more than 5 years post-doctoral)

OR

  • Allied health or nursing professionals undertaking work or research impacting on the lives of people with type 1 diabetes and their carers and families; or
  • Allied health or nursing students, enrolled in a post graduate program, whose work/research will impact on the lives of people with type 1 diabetes and their carers and families

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.jdrf.org.au/type-1-diabetes-research/travel-grants

19 April 2011
Health Sciences

 

This Fellowship offer funding of $300,000 to provide support to a post-doctoral researcher with 2-3 years experience for research into diabetes that will benefit an aging population. The Fellowship will be awarded for a two-year period.

Post-doctoral researchers having attained their PhD after 2007 are eligible to submit an application and CV for consideration. Each application will be assessed individually and applicants will be contacted to confirm eligibility. Researchers having been awarded their PhD prior to 2007 are not eligible to apply.

Please refer to the "Grants" section of the Bulletin for more opportunities from this sponsor.

 

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

19 April 2011
Health Sciences

 

Applications are invited for 2012 diabetes research projects. Along with basic scientific and clinical research, applications relating to research into diabetes within remote and rural, culturally diverse and Indigenous communities, diabetes self management education and support, translation into practice and behavioural research are also invited.

The following schemes are currently available:

The Millennium Type 1
Funding: up to $150,000 (over 2 yrs)

This award is made available for research into Type 1 Diabetes including the following priority areas:

  • Modulation of the immune system
  • Beta cell replacement / islet transplantation;
  • Genetic engineering / gene therapy;
  • Hypoglycemia; and
  • Complications (Retinopathy, Neuropathy, Nephropathy)

 

The Millennium Underworks Type 2
Funding: up to $150,000 (over 2 yrs)

This award is made available for research into Type 2 Diabetes including the following priority areas:

  • Insulin secretion and action
  • Insulin resistance
  • Complications (Retinopathy, Neuropathy, Nephropathy)

 

One-year DART Research Grants
Funding: up to $60,000 (over 1 yr)

  • DART Research Grants are intended to provide for basic, clinical or applied research within the following areas:

    Biochemistry, physiology and pathology
  • Nutrition
  • Epidemiology
  • Psychology
  • Education research
  • Health care and delivery
  • Complications, retinopathy, neuropathy, foot care
    .

Please refer to the "Fellowships/Scholarships" section of the Bulletin for more opportunities from this sponsor.

 

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

19 April 2011
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Funding Opportunities Still Current from Previous Issues

The Research Branch compiles a list of other funding opportunities that are still current and available for researchers. Please click the above link to access information about funding and application instructions.