Research Branch Bulletin

 

CONFERENCE - Publication Ethics at the Four Points of the Journal Editing Compass
1st Asia Pacific COPE Seminar & Forum
Monday 14 November 2011

Wiley-Blackwell Building,155 Cremorne Street,
Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia


The theme of this conference reveals how publication ethics is similar across different disciplines. Journal editors, researchers and journal authors from the four points of the scientific compass - physical sciences, life sciences, social sciences and health sciences - face many of the same challenges (authorship disputes, plagiarism and duplicate publication).

COPE’s 1st Asia Pacific seminar will provide insights from each of these four compass points. The speakers will focus on the ethical issues they have faced personally, and discuss how they dealt with them and how they have crafted their policies and processes to avoid potential future problems.

The seminar will include the following invited talks:

Physical sciences
Richard O’Hair - editor of Journal of the American Society for Mass Spectrometry and a chemist at Melbourne University

Life sciences
David Vaux - Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, is a double-blind peer review advocate, and a specialist at spotting image manipulation

Social sciences
Alfred Allan - teaches ethical issues in psychology and researches ethics in professional practice at Edith Cowan University and is a fellow of the Australian Psychological Society

Health sciences
Neville Gibbs - editor of Anaesthesia and Intensive Care

For more information and registration details, please visit:
http://www.publicationethics.org/seminar/asia2011

Assessor Reports for Project Grant applications
In July, the NHMRC will be asking all Project Grant Applicants to prepare their applicant responses, ahead of the Grant Review Panels meeting in August. It is important you start planning for this now as there is typically a short turn-around time for responses.

Assessor feedback will be available and processed through RGMS.  Ensure you have access to this online application system.  If you know you won’t be available, make plans for a nominated CI to respond on your behalf.  (You will need to provide RGMS login access to the application.)

Completing Assessments in RGMS - new flowchart
The NHMRC has developed a flow chart which hopefully clarifies the instructions for researchers completing Assessments in RGMS. The flowchart is also available from the RGMS Library.

Download Flowchart (PDF)

 

Completing Conflict of Interest Declarations in RGMS - new flowchart
For anyone who has found the instructions for completing the Conflict of Interest element in RGMS confusing, the NHMRC has developed a flow chart which they hope will make navigating through RGMS in this vital stage for assessment easier. The flowchart is available from the RGMS Library, under User Documents & Instructions.

Download Flowchart (PDF)

 

An Invitation to Nominate Researchers to a New Postdoctoral Reference Group
The NHMRC is seeking representatives to participate in a new reference group that is being established for early-to-mid-career researchers.

The aim of the group will be to provide feedback on issues of relevance to those crucial post PhD years in researcher’s careers in order to better inform the deliberations of NHMRC’s Research Committee.  Whilst this will include the Early career and Career Development Fellowship schemes, it will also encompass broader issues applying to all funding schemes and other matters that may affect developing researchers.

The first meeting is to be held in September 2011.  If you wish to participate please email raohealth@adelaide.edu.au by 24 June 2011.   

For further information please visit:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/media/noticeboard/notice11/postdoctoral-reference-group

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

Pathophysiology of HIV-Associated Neurodegeneration in Aging Populations on Long-Term Anti-Retroviral Therapy (R01)
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the National Institute on Aging (NIA), and the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) invite research grant applications focused on elucidating the mechanisms of HIV-associated neuropathogenesis in the context of aging, chronic infection with HIV, and long term exposure to Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART). Understanding the pathogenesis of HAND in HIV-infected individuals over 50 years of age, in light of potential interactions with HAART, neurodegenerative diseases, and aging-related co-morbid conditions are the focus of this announcement.

Letter of Intent due: (Earliest Submission Date): 9 Aug 2011
Application due: 9 Sep 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-12-070.html

Basic Research in Calcific Aortic Valve Disease (R01)
The purpose of this FOA is to encourage innovative molecular and physiological research that could lead to early diagnosis or effective medical therapy for calcific aortic valve disease. Applications from investigators in related fields (for example, mineralization and bone physiology, extracellular matrix physiology, and molecular imaging) are strongly encouraged.

Letter of Intent due: (Earliest Submission Date): 11 Sept 2011
Application due: 11 Oct 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-12-015.html

Pulmonary Vascular-Right Ventricular Axis Research Program (R01)
This funding opportunity announcement (FOA) solicits research grant applications from organizations proposing to study right ventricular (RV) function/dysfunction and disease.  Utilizing a multidisciplinary and collaborative team approach, this program will foster research which will lead to improved diagnostics and therapeutics for RV disease, particularly in the setting of lung vascular disease.

Letter of Intent due: (Earliest Submission Date): 13 Sept 2011
Application due: 13 Oct 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-12-021.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.

Health Sciences

 

Through this programme the UMAT Board will provide funding for research that enhances the knowledge and understanding of the Undergraduate Medicine and Health Sciences Test (UMAT) itself and the role of UMAT in the selection of students wishing to pursue a career in the health professions.

Funding
Proposals should be submitted in two categories:

• Category 1 (minor or pilot projects) – projects with a budget up to $40 000
• Category 2 (major projects) – projects with a budget up to $100 000, including those with a timeline up to three years.

The funding period will be mid-September 2011 to mid-September 2012.

Submission
A password is required to view the application guidelines for this scheme on the sponsor's website. Please contact the Health Sciences Team for the University of Adelaide's registration details in order to view this site:

raohealth@adelaide.edu.au
Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Please download the information sheet (PDF) for more information regarding this opportunity.

Health Sciences

 

The Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI) provides national leadership in improving the quality and effectiveness of primary health care through the conduct of high quality, priority-driven research and the support and promotion of best practice.

As a part of its 2011 Stream Funding, the Institute is now offering grants for up to six projects, to provide evidence on how primary care for vulnerable consumers can be consumer centred, best delivered, and coordinated.

APHCRI seeks to commission research where applicants will answer preferably no more than two of the following questions:

• How do people from vulnerable groups, as identified by the definition above, access primary health care?
  
  
• How do people from vulnerable groups establish and maintain their care networks?
  
  
• What models are most effective in delivering coordinated primary care to people from vulnerable groups?
  
  
• What strategies for providing coordinated care across sectors (within health, and between health and other agencies) have been successful in providing care for people from vulnerable groups?
  
  
• How can local health planning incorporate the needs of people from vulnerable groups?
  
  
• How can health care providers engage and encourage people from vulnerable groups in managing their health care?
  
  
• What is the role of e-health in the care of vulnerable groups?
  

Funding
Each of the Coordination and the Vulnerable Consumer Health Care Research Streams will be eligible to receive up to $150,000. Applicants based in rural locations may be eligible for additional funding of up to $25,000.

The timeframes will be set in the contract for successful applicants and the research project is set for an eighteen month period.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team:
raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

 

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

Health Sciences

 

The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation is currently offering funding for Project Grants and Grant-in-Aid for research into otorhinolaryngology or related fields of biomedical science, to commence in 2012.

The following schemes are currently available:

Project Grants
Funding: up to $100,000 p.a. for a maximum of 3 years.
Must include the salary of the applicant and/or research assistant, on-costs, maintenance, equipment and all other costs.

To be eligible, research must be conducted in an Australian or New Zealand university, teaching hospital, or research institute.

Grants-In-Aid
Up to $50,000 p.a. for a maximum of 2 years.
Grants are restricted to equipment and maintenance.

Otolaryngologists, or trainees in the specialty, who are in possession of the first part of the FRACS are eligible to apply.

 

This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR). Please refer to the "Fellowships" section of this Bulletin for more opportunities from this sponsor.

 

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team:
raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.alfredresearch.org/funding/external/Garnett%20Passe.htm

Health Sciences

 

The objective of the Macular Degeneration Foundation Research Grant is to facilitate and expedite substantial bio-medical or psychosocial research that is likely to produce significant outcomes in reducing the impact and/or incidence of Macular Degeneration.

In 2012, the Foundation intends to make available a grant, or grants, of up to $250,000 per year for a maximum of three years, for research commencing no later than June 30 2012.

Grant funding may be used for the following purposes:

• Direct research expenses attributable to the proposed research, which may include the salary of appropriate research personnel. The primary investigator may use the award to cover up to 50% of his/her own salary
  
  
• Equipment necessary for the proposed research
  
  
• Expenses for training in new techniques that will benefit the research project
  
  
• Expenses related to the presentation of research data at scientific meetings or through other means that will contribute to the dissemination of the scientific knowledge gained from the research project
  
  
• Other purposes described in the proposal at the discretion of the Foundation

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

 

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team:
raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.mdfoundation.com.au

Health Sciences

 

A Development Grant provides funding support to individual researchers, research teams, or a HMR company in partnership with a researcher/s to undertake research at the early proof-of-principle or pre-seed stage.

The Scheme supports the commercial development of a product, process, procedure or service that if applied, would result in improved health care, disease prevention or provide health cost savings.

Applications must demonstrate a basic understanding of the process and steps required to move from research to outcomes that can be commercialised, including:

• the process and steps to a market, the nature of the market;
• the milestones and risks of the venture; and
• an understanding of possible means of handling intellectual property connected with the project.
  

This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR).

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team:
raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply/development/index.htm

 

The PCFA encourage and support their interest in prostate cancer research through a research grants program. The Foundation is especially seeking application in its priority funding areas, specifically for projects which aim to:

• Discover the genetic and cellular factors which initiate and/or perpetuate prostate cancer
  
• Discover, develop and clinically validate new, non-invasive tests to detect prostate cancer, and/or to determine whether a patient's cancer is surgically curable
  
• Discover, develop and clinically validate new biomarkers that predict the future clinical course of prostate cancer and/or the response to future chemotherapy
  
• Discover, and validate through preclinical and clinical trials, novel molecular targets for chemotherapy of locally-invasive or metastatic prostate cancer, including androgen-independent cancers
  
• Develop new treatment strategies for prostate cancer, especially locally-invasive or metastatic cancers
  
• Provide immediate improvements in the quality of life of patients with prostate cancer

Grant Categories are as follows:

Movember Young Investigator Grants
To support young scientists beginning a career in prostate cancer research. Up to $150K/pa over 4 years.

Movember Concept Grants
For senior scientists not currently working in prostate cancer who have an innovative proposal and are seeking startup funding. Up to $150K/pa over 2 years.

Movember New Directions Development Grants
For senior scientists currently working in prostate cancer that aim to explore a new idea in the prostate cancer field. Up to $150K/pa over 2 years.

Movember Equipment Grants
For significant items of equipment needed to progress ongoing prostate cancer research. Up to $100K in any given year.

This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR).

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a completed and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team:
raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

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

 

The Nature Foundation SA Inc is a non-profit body which raises funds to conserve and sustain South Australia's natural biodiversity. Since its inception, NFSA has raised many millions of dollars for on-the-ground projects, land conservation, education programs and vital research.


Nature Foundation is now inviting and encouraging applications for a Research Project Grant from researchers wishing to undertake projects in areas pertinent to the Foundation's interests. Projects could involve applied research, awards, prizes, scholarships, minor works in parks, wildlife publications or similar.

Project grant funding is available across the following categories:

General Conservation Research
Funding: up to $10,000.

Community Education and Awards
Funding: $11,000
Available to any education-based program involving the interlinking of conservation and science.

Linkage Grants
Funding: $10,000
Designed to provide leverage to attract Commonwealth Government funding. The committee will assess any grant applications and determine at its discretion the size of suitable grants.

Nature Foundation may consider a reallocation between these categories if a sufficient number or quality of grant requests is not received within a specific category.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Please contact the Sciences Team if you are considering applying for this scheme:
rbsciences@adelaide.edu.au

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

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

 

The Small Environmental Grants Scheme aims to build capacity in local communities to effect long-term beneficial change in the natural environment, and to support and encourage research, monitoring and knowledge sharing relating to all aspects of Australia's natural environment.

Wherever possible, funded projects will:

• be innovative and serve as a model for future projects
• show collaboration with other groups, particularly community groups
• result in long term improvement of the natural environment
• indicate clearly, and thoughtfully, how advice of the project's outcomes will be shared

 

Funding
There is no official maximum amount, however grants are generally offered at between $5,000 and $10,000.

 

Eligibility
The Norman Wettenhall Foundation will not support future project applications that:

• are concerned with advocacy
• are concerned with buildings, art, general education, social welfare and medical research or health matters
• include the purchase of equipment, except when a part of a larger project
• contribute to capital or endowment funds established to provide a corpus for institutions
• include domestic or international travel, unless critical to the application
• are focussed on the rehabilitation or rescue of animals
• are primarily focussed on kitchen or bush gardens, nurseries or arboretums

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Please contact the Sciences Team if you are considering applying for this scheme:
rbsciences@adelaide.edu.au

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

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

 

The Department of Primary Industry and Resources (PIRSA) is seeking proposals from industry to undertake cooperative geophysical surveys jointly funded by industry and the government’s PACE 2020 initiative.

As part of PACE 2020’s expanded collaborative program, the South Australian government is launching the PACE Targeting scheme, which seeks to fund high quality, technically and economically sound projects designed to gather geophysical information in greenfield and economically prospective areas of South Australia.

Funding
The maximum possible allocation for any one project funded by PACE will be up to the value of $75,000.

Grant funding is only supplied for survey costs (including mobilisation) and data processing. Funding is not supplied for ancillary or associated services (e.g. land access, legal fees, project management or other geoscientific costs). Grant funding for successful proposals will not exceed 50% of the total proposed survey and processing costs.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Please contact the Sciences Team if you are considering applying for this scheme:
rbsciences@adelaide.edu.au

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.pir.sa.gov.au

 

Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC) announces its call for researchers to submit new research, development and extension (RD&E) proposals for activities commencing from 1 July 2012.For projects commencing from July 2012

Priority will be given to projects which contribute to changes in sustainable productivity in sugarcane growing, harvesting and/or milling as outlined in the National Sugarcane Industry Research, Development and Extension Strategy.

Industry goals identified in the National Sugarcane Industry RD&E strategy include:

• A growth industry, successfully competing in the world market, through profitable businesses
• Successful diversification into related sugarcane products, using world class research and development
• Global leaders in environmental sustainability
• Dynamic and cooperative industry leadership

Research themes:
In this funding round, higher weighting will be given to the first four research themes listed (not in priority order), however applications addressing any of these ten themes will be considered.

• Improving farming, harvesting and milling systems
• Variety improvement
• Adopting best practice
• Enhancing environmental and social performance
• Biosecurity
• Resource input efficiency
• Value chain efficiency
• Alternative and complementary products from existing production systems
• Analysis and benchmarking of business practices
• Adaptability and risk management

This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR).

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Please contact the Sciences Team if you are considering applying for this scheme:
rbsciences@adelaide.edu.au

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

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

 

The Apex Foundation for Research into Intellectual Disability (AFRID) invites applications from individuals or research teams for grants in support of new or existing research projects.

Grants may be awarded to workers in any discipline (medicine, education, epidemiology, psychology, biology, sociology, etc.) where the research is concerned with the causes, diagnosis, prevention or treatment of intellectual disability and allied conditions. Other factors being equal, preference will be given to research projects which may relate to causes and/or prevention of these conditions.

Eligibility
Grants may only be awarded for research to be carried out within the Commonwealth of Australia.

Funding
It is expected that the total sum available for distribution will be in the vicinity of $80,000.

 

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.afrid.com.au/the-research

 

The National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund promotes quality evidence-based practice in drug law enforcement to prevent and reduce the harmful effects of licit and illicit drug use in Australian society. A key aim of NDLERF is to promote collaboration between the Law Enforcement Sector and Researchers. The Fund functions within the broader context provided by the National Drug Strategic Framework.

The NDLERF Board of Management invites applications from researchers to undertake innovative quality research to assist in the development of technologies, tools or techniques that will assist law enforcement agencies' responses to licit and/or illicit substances in the community. This can include research into the extent and impact of substance misuse on the community and policing, or research which examines or evaluates the effectiveness of existing interventions and strategies.

The NDLERF Board of Management has expressed a preference for research projects of up to two years in direction. Potential applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the NDLERF Secretariat prior to submission of applications to the NDLERF Board of Management.

This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR).

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ndlerf.gov.au/kit.php

 

The Criminology Research Fund derives its income from an annual contribution from the Australian Government and each of the state and territory Governments.

The Council is empowered by section 47(1) of the Criminology Research Act 1971 to make grants for:

"...such purposes of, or related to, criminological research (including the dissemination of information and advice and the publication of reports, periodicals, books and papers in connection with criminological research and the results of criminological research) as are determined by the Council."

The term criminological research is defined in the Act to mean research in connection with:

• the causes, correction and prevention of criminal behaviour, and
• any related matter

Project grant funding may be used to support research personnel, equipment, travel, maintenance, and administration.

This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR).

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.criminologyresearchcouncil.gov.au/applications/

 

The National Seniors Productive Ageing Centre invites research proposals that address priority issues relating to productive ageing.  Two or more innovative projects will be funded that have clear outcomes and benefits for seniors and the general public. NSPAC encourages applications both from academic researchers and researchers involved with community groups and/or organisations that have a focus on ageing and older persons.

Funded research will challenge the view of ageing as a time of decline and dependency and help build a strong evidence base for productive ageing. Topics of particular interest to the NSPAC for this grant round include:

• financial literacy among older persons
• intergenerational support provided by older people
• the use of new technologies in older age to encourage healthy and productive ageing

 

Eligibility
Research grants are available to both experienced and early career researchers to build on the current body of knowledge and/or to investigate new research ideas. It is not intended the grant will be used to ‘top up’ other research funding or support students who should be funded from academic sources.  

Funding
Grants are awarded at a maximum of $40, 000, and projects are expected to be completed within a 9-month period.

 

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

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

 

This grant is designed to support the development of creative and innovative programmes for education (of the public or non-sleep health professionals) and/or outreach on sleep health-related research for a variety of audiences.

Specific types of sleep education research grants supported by this programme could include innovative educational approaches designed to:

• improve knowledge transfer to clinicians (non-sleep specialists), allied health and/or community health care providers about sleep and sleep disorders, or
  
  
• transfer knowledge gained from sleep and circadian rhythm research into the broad public arena, for example child care venues, schools, workplaces, aged care and community groups that may or may not be brought together around health issues

Applications may include:

• social marketing strategies
• research-practice partnership models
• community-based or clinic-based participatory research
• new models that foster partnerships among researchers
• providers and the public

Funding
Maximum of $20, 000 for one year. Proposals for a single $20,000 grant distributed over two years will also be considered.

Eligibility
This grant is open to individuals or small teams who work in Australia or New Zealand and the health education work must be undertaken in Australia or New Zealand.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a completed and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

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

Health Sciences

 

The Ataxia Telangiectasia (A-T) Children's Project strives to assist respected scientists in developing a clearer understanding of ataxia-telangiectasia.

The Project provides competitive grant awards for basic and translational research grants related to A-T. One and two-year projects are funded up to a maximum total direct cost of US $75,000 per year.  Average funding amounts awarded range between US$25,000 - 50,000 per year.

Current priorities for funding involve proposals that are relevant to a therapeutic intervention for A-T and/or proposals that facilitate translational or clinical research for this disease.

Applications from junior investigators, from scientists in related disciplines, and from individuals with innovative new ideas for A-T research are particularly encouraged, as are laboratories and teams working together from industry, as well as teaching universities.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a compelted and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

International Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

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

Health Sciences

 

The International Myeloma Foundation funds several research grants including the Brian D. Novis Research Award. These awards go to doctors/researchers doing work in the field of multiple myeloma. Funding is awarded in both Junior and Senior grant categories.

Junior Research Award
Funding: US$50,000

Proposals considered most favourable are those that provide evidence of an applicant's research initiative and creativity. The Selection Committee will also weigh the previous accomplishments of the applicant, the probability of meaningful results from the proposed research, and the likely contribution of the research to the advancement of our knowledge of myeloma etiology, diagnosis, treatment, or prevention.

Candidate must also have:

• completed postdoctoral studies or clinical fellowships no later than August 1 of the application year
  
  
• the ability to devote a minimum of 50% of his or her time to the research project during the Award year

Senior Research Award
Funding: US $80,000

These awards are targeted towards established investigators with a track record in myeloma or related research, and are designed for projects which represent a different focus, direction or area of research from those in which they are currently funded.  In most cases, these awards will be for pilot projects to obtain sufficient funding for larger applications from NIH or similar larger funding agencies.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a compelted and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

International Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

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

Health Sciences

 

The DMRDP Military Infectious Diseases Clinical Trial Award (MID-CTA) scheme is soliciting proposals focused on wound infection prevention and management as well as antimicrobial countermeasures.

The MID-CTA is intended to support early phase clinical trials/testing with the potential to have a major impact on treatment of combat-related wound infections. Proposed projects should be designed to demonstrate:

• the utility of a novel biomarker/assay, and/or
• the safety and efficacy of novel therapies in human patients suffering from serious, debilitating wound infections due to trauma

Funding is available to the amount of US$ 2,500,000. The maximum period of performance is 3 years, though applicants may request the entire maximum funding amount for a project that may have a period of performance less than 3 years.

Note
Pre-Applications: submitted directly to the sponsor by 8 July 2011

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/dmrdp.shtml

Health Sciences

 

The Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) Defense Appropriations Act provides US $16M to the Department of Defense (DOD) Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) to find and fund the best research to eradicate the clinical impact of neurofibromatosis (NF) and Schwannomatosis.

This program is administered by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) through the Office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

Submission
Pre-Applications: submitted directly to the sponsor by 18 July 2011
Full Applications: hardcopy submitted to Research Branch by 25 July 2011

It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a compelted and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

International Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

 

AWARD SUMMARIES

Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award
Pre-Application:  July 18, 2011
Application:  July 25 2011

The Exploration – Hypothesis Development Award supports the initial exploration of innovative, high-risk, high-gain, and potentially groundbreaking concepts in the NF and/or Schwannomatosis research fields. Results of studies conducted through this award may provide the scientific rationale upon which a new hypothesis can be based, or they should provide initial principles of an innovative hypothesis. This award is designed to provide investigators with the opportunity to pursue serendipitous observations.

 

Investigator-Initiated Research Award
Pre-Application:  July 18, 2011
Application:  July 25 2011

The NFRP Investigator-Initiated Research Award supports basic and clinically oriented research that will:

• Provide insight into the development of NF and Schwannomatosis
• Result in substantial improvements to the diagnosis and treatment of NF and/or Schwannomatosis
• Have an impact on the quality of life of persons with those diseases

This award encourages research applications that specifically address the following areas:

• Complications of NF with high mortality such as neoplasms and cerebrovascular abnormalities
  
• Complications of NF with high morbidity such as skeletal maladies, learning deficits, hormone-associated effects, and pain
  
• Refinement and standardization of imaging techniques, molecular and cellular markers, and quality of life metrics for use in future clinical trials
  
• Translational research such as the development or preclinical testing of therapeutic agents for the treatment of NF

Investigator-Initiated Focused Research Award
Pre-Application:  July 18, 2011
Application:  August 1, 2011

Applications for this mechanism must address one or more of the following areas as they relate to NF and/or Schwannomatosis:

• Pain
• Wound repair
• Nerve regeneration
• Stress and inflammation
• Cognitive dysfunction

 

New Investigator Research Award
Pre-Application:  July 18, 2011
Application:  July 25 2011

The intent of the NFRP New Investigator Award is to support the continued development of promising independent investigators and/or the transition of established investigators into a career in the field of NF research. Experience in NF research is allowed, but not required. However, Principal Investigators (PIs) with a limited background in NF research are strongly encouraged to have a collaborator who is experienced in the NF field. New Investigator Award applications must include preliminary data that is relevant to NF and/or Schwannomatosis and the proposed project.

 

Postdoctoral Traineeship Award
Pre-Application:  July 18, 2011
Application:  July 25 2011

The intent of the training award is to enable recent medical or other doctoral degree graduates to obtain the necessary experience to pursue an independent career in NF research. Candidates for this award must demonstrate a strong desire to pursue a career in NF research.

Under this award mechanism, the postdoctoral trainee is considered the Principal Investigator (PI) and, as such, should write the project narrative with appropriate direction from the mentor. The focus of these awards is on the PI, the mentor, and the training program and environment. These awards primarily provide salary support for the PI and require the active involvement of a designated mentor who is an established NF researcher, as evidenced by a demonstrated record of past and/or current funding and publications. While the PI is not required to have previous experience in NF research, applications for this award must focus on NF research.

For further information and application instructions regarding the aforementioned awards, please visit:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/nfrp.shtml

Health Sciences

 

The Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) Defense Appropriations Act provides US $6.4M to the Department of Defense (DOD) Tuberous Sclerosis Research Program (TSCRP) to promote innovative research focused on decreasing the impact of tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC).

The mission of the TSCRP is to encourage innovative research aimed at understanding the pathogenesis of TSC and to translate these findings to the care of individuals with TSC.

 

Submission
Pre-Applications: submitted directly to the sponsor by 18 July 2011
Full Applications: hardcopy submitted to Research Branch by 25 July 2011

It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a compelted and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

International Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

AWARD SUMMARIES

Career Transition Award
Pre-Application:  July 18, 2011
Application:  July 25 2011

The FY11 Career Transition Award supports TSC researchers during the transition from postdoctoral training to an independent position. This award will cover up to two years of postdoctoral training followed by up to two years of a faculty-level position. Under this award mechanism, the postdoctoral fellow is considered the Principal Investigator (PI).

 

Exploration-Hypothesis Development Award
Pre-Application:  July 18, 2011
Application:  July 25 2011

The Exploration – Hypothesis Development Award supports the initial exploration of innovative, high-risk, high-gain, and potentially groundbreaking concepts in the TSC research field. Results of studies conducted through this award should provide the scientific rationale upon which a new hypothesis can be based, or they should provide initial principles of an innovative hypothesis. This award is designed to provide investigators with the opportunity to pursue serendipitous observations. The presentation of preliminary data is encouraged, but not required.

 

Idea Development Award
Pre-Application:  July 18, 2011
Application:  August 1, 2011

The FY11 TSCRP Idea Development Award supports high-impact, innovative research that will drive the field of TSC research forward. Preclinical studies are encouraged but clinical trials are not allowed.

For further information and application instructions regarding the aforementioned awards, please visit:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/tscrp.shtml

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.

 

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a compelted and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

International Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

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

Multidisciplinary

 

The Law School Admission Council (LSAC) Research Grant Program funds research projects investigating precursors to legal training, selection into law schools, legal education, and the legal profession.

Investigators need not be members of law school faculties. Proposals from interdisciplinary teams of law faculty and researchers from outside law schools are strongly encouraged. Meritorious project could include methodologies derived from many disciplines, including anthropology, criminology, demography, economics, history, political science, psychology, and sociology

Eligibility
To be eligible for funding, a research project must inform either the process of selecting law students or legal education itself in a demonstrable way.

The program is open to applicants from all countries, and grants must be made to an institution or organisation, not to individuals. Entities outside the United States, Canada, and Australia are encouraged to collaborate with an institution within those countries to satisfy research issues that are subject to institutional ethical review.

Funding
Projects will be funded for amounts up to US $200,000.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a compelted and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

International Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

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

Health Sciences

 

The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation currently offers Research Scholarships, Research Training Fellowships, and an Overseas Research Fellowship, in otorhinolaryngology or related fields of biomedical science, to commence in 2012.

Please refer to the schemes listed below for specific eligibility criteria:

Research Scholarships
$30,378 - Current NHMRC Medical/Dental Scholarship rate for medical graduates
$20,427 - Current Biomedical Scholarship rate for science graduates or equivalent in New Zealand.

Successful applicants will also be provided with a supplementary allowance for minor items of equipment, consumables and travel of up to $7,500 pa.

Duration: Up to three years, subject to satisfactory progress.
Eligibility: Individuals who are either medically qualified or science graduates, and who are, or will be, enrolled for a higher university degree. Scholarships are tenable in Australian or New Zealand institutions.

Research Training Fellowships
In the NHMRC Training Support Package Level 1 range, clinically loaded if appropriate
Maintenance allowance of $7,500 pa.

Duration: Up to two years (but may, in special circumstances, be extended for a third year upon written application to the Foundation).
Eligibility: Individuals who are either medically qualified or hold a PhD degree are eligible to apply. Fellowships are tenable in Australian or New Zealand institutions.

Overseas Research Fellowship
In the NHMRC Training Support Package Level 1 range, clinically loaded if appropriate.
Accommodation, cost of living, maintenance and travel allowances will also be provided, with once-only minimum-cost airfares for the successful applicant and their dependants to cover direct travel to, and return from, the overseas institution.

Duration:  One term of four years (first two years to be spent overseas, subsequent two years to be spent in Australia or New Zealand).
Eligibility:  Outstanding researchers, who are either medically qualified or science graduates with no more than six years total postdoctoral research experience are eligible to apply.

 

Senior/Principal Research Fellowshps are category 1 funding schemes, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR). Please refer to the "Grants" section of this Bulletin for more opportunities from this sponsor.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team:
raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.alfredresearch.org/funding/external/Garnett%20Passe.htm

Health Sciences

 

This Fellowship is open to researchers based in eligible Australian institutions to pursue research into nutritional and/or lifestyle aspects of Macular Degeneration, consistent with the mission of the Foundation to reduce the incidence and impact of MD.

In 2012 the Foundation will provide a Research Fellowship of AU$40,000. It is a requirement that the Fellowship will be matched or bettered by the Applicant’s host institution. Fellowships are fulltime for 12 months, however the recipient can apply for further Fellowships in following years.

Eligibilty

• Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or, if relevant, be eligible for permanent residency on completion of their studies being undertaken in an Australian university. If the latter, research cannot begin until evidence of Permanent Residency has been supplied
  
  
• The Blackmores Dr Paul Beaumont Research Fellow must be based in Australia for the duration of the grant
  
  
• Researchers working in any field of research relevant to Macular Degeneration are eligible to apply, however the research must relate to the effects of nutrition and/or lifestyle and Macular Degeneration
  
  
• Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent. Applicants nearing the end of their PhD are eligible to apply, but the Fellowship funds will not be made available until evidence of PhD acceptance has been provided to the Foundation
  
  
• The successful applicant must commence the research no later than June 30, 2012

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

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team:
raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.mdfoundation.com.au

Health Sciences

 

The Bill Gole MND Postdoctoral Fellowship is directed towards postdoctoral scientists with a track record in areas of neuroscience related to motor neurone disease.  Salary for a full-time research fellow will be funded at $75,000 p.a. for a period of up to three years.

Eligibility

• Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residential status
  
• At 26 August 2011, applicants must have no more than three years research experience from the date their doctoral thesis was passed
  
• Applicants who will submit their completed doctoral thesis before the end of 2011 will be considered, but the Fellowship cannot be taken up by the applicant until the thesis has been passed

The Fellowship can commence on 1 January 2012 and must commence before 1 July 2012.

This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR).

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team:
raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

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

Multidisciplinary

 

The Australian-American Fulbright Commission promotes and supports educational and cultural exchange between Australia and America. The following Postgraduate and Postdoctoral scholarships are available for 2012:

Fulbright Postgraduate Scholarships
Funding: up to US $40,000
Duration: this scholarship supports an 8-12 month program
For promising postgraduate students to undertake study in any field, to complete their Australian PhD; or to support enrolment in a U.S. postgraduate program.

Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarships
Funding: up to US $40,000
Duration: this scholarship supports a 3-12 month program
For successful researchers who have completed their PhD in the past five years to undertake postdoctoral research in the U.S.

Fulbright Senior Scholarships
Funding: up to US $30,000
Duration: this scholarship supports a 3-6 month program
For academics (generally at Associate Professor or Professor level) to undertake research or teaching at a U.S. institution.

Fulbright Professional Scholarships
Funding: up to US $30,000
Duration: this scholarship supports a 3-4 month program
For aspiring mid-career professionals in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors to undertake training or research programs in the U.S. The scholarship is also open to people based in academic institutions whose primary research focus is professional or industry based, i.e. CRC or research institutes.

 

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a compelted and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

International Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.fulbright.com.au/scholarships/australian.html

Sciences

 

The CASS Travel Grants enables early career researchers (ECR) to attend international conferences. The applicant is expected to be presenting new research as a platform presentation or as a poster where the applicant is first author.  The grants are not available for travel to attend conferences being held in Australia.

The maximum amount of a CASS Travel Grant that may be awarded is the lesser of A$6,000.00 or eighty percent (80%) of the ‘Total Cost’ as disclosed on the Application Form.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Please contact the Sciences Team if you are considering applying for this scheme:
rbsciences@adelaide.edu.au

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.cassfoundation.org/grants/travel

 

The Mercedes-Benz Australian Environmental Research Award, valued at $30,000, is presented to the submission that demonstrates significant contribution to understanding or resolving local or global environmental problems through research.

Research cited in applying for this award must demonstrate recent significance, with results shown over the last two years.  The initiative must be primarily undertaken in Australia, or must be shown to have a substantial environmental impact in Australia.

There are no entry fees for this award.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.banksiafdn.com

 

Nominations for the 2012 Honorific Awards for Scientific Excellence are now open. Honorific awards are generally open to any scientist normally resident in Australia, with some exceptions such as the Haddon Forrester King Medal.

Nominations may be made by anyone in the scientific community, with the exception of the Macfarlane Burnet or the Matthew Flinders Medals and Lectures for which nominations may only be made by Academy Fellows.

The current call for nominations includes the following Awards:

Early-career awards (no more than 40 years of age in the calendar year of nomination)

• Anton Hales Medal (Earth sciences)
• Christopher Heyde Medal (mathematical sciences)
• Dorothy Hill Award (Earth sciences)
• Fenner Medal (biology – excluding biomedical sciences)
• Frederick White Prize (physical, terrestrial and planetary sciences)
• Gottschalk Medal (medical sciences)
• Le Fèvre Memorial Prize (chemistry)
• Pawsey Medal (physics)
• Ruth Stephens Gani Medal
  (human genetics including clinical, molecular, population and epidemiological genetics and cytogenetics)

Career Awards

• David Craig Medal (chemistry)
• Haddon Forrester King Medal, sponsored by Rio Tinto (mineral exploration)
• Ian Wark Medal and Lecture (applied science)
• Mawson Medal and Lecture (Earth sciences)

Nominations by Academy Fellows only

• 2013 Matthew Flinders Medal and Lecture (physical sciences)

Please refer to the "Grants" and "Grants - Travel" sections of this Bulletin for more opportunities from this sponsor.

For more information and nomination instructions, please visit:
http://www.science.org.au/awards/honorific-awards.html

Health Sciences

 

The primary objective of the Brain Foundation Research Grants is to support individual researchers and research teams to conduct the highest quality research in brain illnesses and neurological disorders as well as brain and spinal injuries. A subsidiary objective is to provide opportunities for early career researchers to gain initiating funding for projects with potential.

The total amount available for distribution depends on the income of the Brain Foundation in that year. As a guide the grants awarded in 2010 were up to $40,000 each.

Specific Funding available in 2011:

• Chronic headaches and migraines
• Research into Dystonia
• Research into Parkinson’s Disease
• Research into Muscular Dystrophy

Note
Research grants awarded by the Brain Foundation are eligible for additional Commonwealth funding through the Australian Competitive Grants Register. This will enable successful applicants through universities to apply for a significant additional amount from this government scheme.

The grants are open to competition nationally and all researchers in Australia are eligible to apply, however consideration, subject to merit, is given to

• Early career investigators, either clinicians or neuroscientists
• Innovative projects
• Pilot studies
• Bridging support for a clinician who has a valid reason for being unable to make an application to a conventional grant-giving agency
• Supplementation of an existing grant from, for example, NHMRC, particularly for grant applications that were successful but funded inadequately to allow satisfactory progress to be made

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a completed and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team:
raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://brainfoundation.org.au

 

The Australian Synchrotron is now accepting proposals for the third round of 2011 (Sept-Dec) online via web portal. This round is designated 2011/3 (or MX 2011/3 Program and MX Beamtime request 2011/3 for macromolecular crystallography program proposals and beamtime requests) and includes beamtime on:

• IR : Infrared Microscope and
• HRIR: Far-IR and High Resolution
• MX : Macromolecular Crystallography
• PD: Powder Diffraction
• SXR: Soft X-ray Spectroscopy
• SAXS: Small and Wide Angle Scattering 
• XAS: X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy
• XFM: X-ray Fluorescence Microscopy

Please refer to the following webpage for current beamline capabilities and for beamline specific proposal guidelines: http://www.synchrotron.org.au

Please contact beamline staff (at the email addresses for each beamline on the website above) to discuss the technical detail of your proposal before submission.

Please direct any other questions to the Australian Synchrotron User Office: user.office@synchrotron.org.au.

Merit and Foundation Investor Access
Normal merit beamtime applications are the standard method to apply for beamtime at the Australian Synchrotron and approximately 50% of beamtime is awarded to merit proposal applications. Foundation investor beamtime is only open to applicants from the 11 foundation investor (FI) consortia members and makes up approximately 30% of the time available (i.e. approximately 3% per FI consortium).

FI consortium members can maximise prospects for beamtime by submitting a proposal that will be considered for both normal (merit-based) and FI beamtime. To do this, researchers are required to prepare a normal proposal and then check the 'submit for foundation investor beamtime' on the submit page of beamtime proposals to give their FI group access to the proposal.

 

For queries related to any of the abovementioned opportunities, please contact Dr Hugh Harris:
08 8303 5060
hugh.harris@adelaide.edu.au

 

The Canine Research Foundation is seeking applications for grants for research to commence in the year 2012.  The Foundation is an independent public trust for the purposes of funding research directed at improving canine health, which it does through a program of annual research grants.  The Australian National Kennel Council has adopted the Foundation as its research-funding vehicle.

Grants per project will normally be in the order of $5,000-15,000 in any one year. Projects may extend beyond one year but funding each year will be dependent upon satisfactory progress as given in interim reports. 

Funding is not usually provided for salaries, stipends or significant capital equipment.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Please contact the Sciences Team if you are considering applying for this scheme:
rbsciences@adelaide.edu.au

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ankc.org.au/Canine-Research-Foundation.aspx

 

The Native Vegetation Council (NVC) invites applications for funding of projects under the Native Vegetation Council Significant Environmental Benefit (SEB) Grants. Funding is available for biodiversity projects that will assist in the large scale conservation, restoration and management of native vegetation at a landscape scale.

Priorities for an SEB Grant include:

• Assisting in the enhancement of biodiversity to meet targets established in regional NRM Plans and regional Biodiversity Plans
  
  
• The enhancement of remnant native vegetation through the implementation of active management activities including buffering through the establishment and management of rehabilitation/habitat enhancement and/or plantings
  
  
• Assisting in achieving targets identified in the Nature Links program or established Nature Links corridors
  
  
• Assisting in the rehabilitation, protection and management of key areas identified through biodiversity analysis
  
  
• Provision for long-term biodiversity outcomes, such as addressing potential impacts of climate change
  
  
• Assisting in the conservation of National, State or Regionally listed plant species and vegetation communities

 

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Please contact the Sciences Team if you are considering applying for this scheme:
rbsciences@adelaide.edu.au

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.environment.sa.gov.au

 

The PCFA encourage and support their interest in prostate cancer research through a research grants program. The Foundation is especially seeking application in its priority funding areas, specifically for projects which aim to:

• Discover the genetic and cellular factors which initiate and/or perpetuate prostate cancer
  
• Discover, develop and clinically validate new, non-invasive tests to detect prostate cancer, and/or to determine whether a patient's cancer is surgically curable
  
• Discover, develop and clinically validate new biomarkers that predict the future clinical course of prostate cancer and/or the response to future chemotherapy
  
• Discover, and validate through preclinical and clinical trials, novel molecular targets for chemotherapy of locally-invasive or metastatic prostate cancer, including androgen-independent cancers
  
• Develop new treatment strategies for prostate cancer, especially locally-invasive or metastatic cancers
  
• Provide immediate improvements in the quality of life of patients with prostate cancer

Grant Categories are as follows:

Movember Young Investigator Grants
To support young scientists beginning a career in prostate cancer research. Up to $150K/pa over 4 years.

Movember Concept Grants
For senior scientists not currently working in prostate cancer who have an innovative proposal and are seeking startup funding. Up to $150K/pa over 2 years.

Movember New Directions Development Grants
For senior scientists currently working in prostate cancer that aim to explore a new idea in the prostate cancer field. Up to $150K/pa over 2 years.

Movember Equipment Grants
For significant items of equipment needed to progress ongoing prostate cancer research. Up to $100K in any given year.

 

This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR).

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a completed and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team:
raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

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

 

The Wicking Trust seeks to achieve enduring, positive impact in the areas of vision impairment, care of the aged, problems associated with ageing and Alzheimer’s disease.

To fulfill the goals of the Trust, medical and scientific research grants are invited for:

• Research into more effective diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, care or treatment of Alzheimer’s disease
• Research into cures for Alzheimer’s disease

Individual grants will be in the vicinity of $25,000 to $50,000.

Grants for emerging research concepts requiring seed funding or young investigators being established are preferred.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a compelted and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

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

Health Sciences

 

The Leukaemia Foundation’s Senior Research Fellowships provide sustained support for an outstanding young researcher, preferably between 3 and 10 years postdoctorate, who has established an international reputation for research in the field of leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood cancers and disorders.

This Fellowship is particularly targeted at outstanding young researchers currently based overseas and who wish to return to Australia to develop independent research programs, although outstanding candidates already based in Australia will be eligible.

The Fellowship is offered for 5 years, with an award of $200, 000 per annum.

Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or New Zealand citizens holding a Special Category Visa. Applicants who have applied for, but not yet been granted permanent residency or a Special Category Visa, may apply for the award.

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

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a completed and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team:
raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

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

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.

 

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a compelted and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

International Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

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

Multidisciplinary

 

The Australian Prime Ministers Centre at the Museum of Australian Democracy awards Fellowships to researchers interested in the history, origins, traditions and contemporary practice of Australian democracy, with reference to Australian prime ministers.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to submit a research proposal for one of the following categories, although these are not exclusive:

• academic paper. eg published journal article, book, chapter, or website content
  
• bibliography. eg a project which locates and describes significant records, including audiovisual and other non-text based materials
  
• creative project. eg a script for a play, dramatic performance, the visual arts, or multimedia technology

Funding
The Australian Prime Ministers Centre will in general provide a payment of up to $16,000 to cover the following:

• travel to undertake research

• accommodation and living expenses while away from home

• research expenses such as photocopying

• research allowance when fully engaged in research towards the Fellowship

• at least one trip to Canberra to attend the final presentation seminar in June, and/or undertake research

 

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a compelted and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://moadoph.gov.au/research/research-program/fellowships/

 

The ESA encourages student attendance at its annual conference by providing a number of Student Travel Grants each year.

The value of each individual grant will depend on the number of applicants and the relative travel costs of all applicants, and are generally determined on the basis of relative costs of air travel. In 2011, in addition to usual travel grants, up to five extra travel grants (Wiley-Blackwell Student Fellowships) will be sponsored by Wiley-Blackwell.

These fellowships will be awarded to individuals from the pool of applicants who have the highest travel costs. To be eligible, applicants must be a member of the Society, be the presenting author of a talk or poster, and not have previously won a travel grant from the Society. For information about travel to future ESA conferences please visit the ESA homepage.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

Please contact the Sciences Team if you are considering applying for this scheme:
rbsciences@adelaide.edu.au

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

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

Health Sciences

 

The Institute in conjunction with the Robert Graham Center is now seeking to appoint the 2011 APHCRI/Robert Graham Center Visiting Fellow. People enrolled in an Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) vocational training program or a recent graduate (up to three years) of these programs and their predecessors can apply.

The successful applicant will visit the Robert Graham Center in Washington DC in late 2011 to undertake a research project relevant to the Robert Graham Center, the Australian primary health care scene and the work of APHCRI.

Policy areas of aligned interest for APHCRI and Robert Graham Center include:

• primary care workforce
  
  
• chronic disease and preventative care management- differences in models of care and funding between the US and Australia
  
  
• mental health care – comparison of models of care involvement of primary care and funding options
  
  
• e-health – the utilisation of electronic health records and uptake of clinical decision support tools
  
  
• primary care teams – the use of practice nurses and physician assistants in providing care to patients
  
  
• understanding the distribution of access deprivation - combining ecologic and individual predictors of poor access to health care

The timing of the fellowship will also provide the recipient with the opportunity to attend the 39th North American Primary Care Research Group (NAPCRG) Conference in Banff, Alberta (November 12-16, 2011) and the successful applicant is strongly encouraged to do this.

Funding
APHCRI is providing a maximum of AU $15,000 to support the initial phase of the initiative. It is expected that the APHCRI/Robert Graham Center Visiting Fellow would use this money to support travel, the time commitment, attendance at the NAPCRG meeting in Washington and incidental costs associated with the fellowship. The Robert Graham Center is providing a furnished corporate apartment in the heart of Washington, together with a stipend of US$650.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a completed and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team:
raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

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

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.

 

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a compelted and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications are to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

International Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

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

Multidisciplinary

 

This research award was established to honour the founder of the Australian Breastfeeding Association formerly the Nursing Mothers' Association of Australia, Mary Paton OAM. It is planned that the Mary Paton Research Award be a biennial award for breastfeeding research.

The Association will award $2000 for the best original paper on breastfeeding.

For more information and nomination instructions, please visit:
http://www.lrc.asn.au/mpra.html

 

The BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge and Culture Awards seek to recognise and encourage world-class research and artistic creation, prizing contributions of broad impact for their originality and theoretical significance.

Prizes are awarded in each of the following categories:

• Basic Sciences (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics)
• Biomedicine
• Ecology and Conservation Biology
• Information and Communication Technologies
• Economics, Finance and management
• Contemporary Music
• Climate Change
• Development Cooperation

Awards in each category will consist of €400,000 prize money, a diploma and a commemorative artwork.

Note
Self-nominations will not be accepted.

For more information and nomination instructions, please visit:
http://www.fbbva.es

 

The Australian researchers are well known internationally for their achievements and dedicated contributions to various fields of research. To honour these achievements ARMS and Elsevier are proud to bring you the Scopus Young Researcher of the Year Awards for 2011.  

The Awards for 2011 will be presented in the following categories:

• Humanities and Social Sciences 
• Physical Sciences
• Engineering and Technology
• Life Sciences and Biological Sciences
• Medicine and Medical Sciences

Researchers may apply personally, or nominate another individual. Applications and nominations are evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Early Career Researcher: Last 2 years of output will be assessed (opportunity verses all of career)
• Research impact - taking into account the average number of citations per paper and H-index (derived from Scopus)
• External Impact
• Esteem Contribution

The awards will be presented at the Australasian Research Management Society Conference in Sydney, Australia on 16 September 2011. 

For more information and nomination instructions, please visit:
http://asia.elsevier.com

 

The AFA-ARA Heald Fellowships are available to clinical, scientific and allied health professionals who work in universities, hospitals or recognised research institutes, to be used for research into the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of arthritis.

The Fellowship is valued at $50,000 for research programs both overseas and in Australia. Please note that this Fellowship is for one year only and there will be no renewals, except in rare circumstances e.g. part-time research. (preference for research overseas but Australian-based research will be considered)

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a completed and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team:
raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

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

 

Arthritis Australia offer grants valued between $10,000 and $50,000 for one year, to be used for research into the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of arthritis. Awards are available to clinical, scientific and allied health professionals who work in universities, hospitals or recognised research institutes.

Project Grants & Grants in Aid
Grants are typically for short-term projects with well defined aims that can be achieved within a 12 month period. In some cases these grants address particular questions and may complement larger established programs of research. The amount allocated is generally in the range of $10,000 - $15,000 per grant for new investigator grants (defined as within 6 years of receiving their PhD). A maximum of four project grants valued up to $50,000 will be available, including grants focusing on specific arthritic conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis.

ARA Project Grant - $75,000
Two project grants ($50,000 & $25,000). These grants are available to members of the ARA who wish to come into research and aims to facilitate entry back into research. The track record of applicant is not a pre-requisite but the applicant will have to have an innovative, feasible and well designed research project undertaken in collaboration with an established research unit.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a completed and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

Hardcopies of applications to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5000

For enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team:
raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

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