Research Branch Bulletin

 

CONFERENCE
5 - 7 December 2011
Perth, Western Australia


The aim of the ADF 2011 is to foster the exchange of information and increase knowledge amongst the digital forensics community. Academia, law enforcement and industry representatives are all invited to participate and to help achieve this aim.

The 9th Australian Digital Forensics Conference forms part of the 2011 secau Security Congress of which the theme is ‘Building a Resilient Future’. The Congress is a 3 day event hosting 5 conferences. The Congress incorporates a continuum of new ideas and research ranging from digital to physical security and from highly technological solutions to human factors using scientific and socially embedded frameworks.

CALL FOR PAPERS
Papers are invited in the following areas, but not limited to:

• Computer forensics
• Network forensics
• Small device forensics
• Forensics education and training
• Anti-forensics techniques and methods
• Legal issues
• Privacy issues
• Digital rights management

All submitted papers will be double blind peer reviewed.

Submission due dates
Paper Submission: 30 September 2011
Acceptance Notification: 17-21 October 2011
Camera ready papers: 4 November 2011

For more abstract submission and registration details, please visit:
http://conferences.secau.org/

 

CONFERENCE
23 - 24 November 2011
Mercure Hotel, 818 George Street
Sydney, Australia


This international conference (with workshops) is sponsored by the New South Wales Department of Attorney General and Justice in partnership with the Australian Institute of Criminology. Its aims are to provide participants with the latest methods and techniques to make better crime prevention decisions and to allocate resources effectively.

The analysis of crime using evidence-based methods is increasingly used worldwide in crime prevention. Economic and spatial crime mapping are two particular techniques that have become increasingly utilised to identify crime problems and as tools to monitor the effectiveness of interventions. These techniques, along with cost benefit and risk analysis, are also increasingly being applied to public security and policing as well as other Government policy areas such as transport, health and economic planning.

International Keynote Speakers
These interdisciplinary challenges will be explored by two expert workshops led by Dr Steve Aos, Director of the Washington State Institute of Public Policy, and Professor Patricia Brantingham, Director of the Canadian Institute for Urban Research Studies (ICURS) at Simon Fraser University, Vancouver, Canada. Other sessions and Australian presenters will also discuss contemporary practice.

CALL FOR PAPERS
Contributions are invited from participants that possess knowledge and practice experience relevant to the conference program:

• Techniques to map and cost the criminal justice process, and to identify policy efficiencies
• Use and analysis of crime maps in the identification and monitoring of responses to crime problems
• Estimating the benefits to the community when crime is prevented
• Analysis of crime prevention interventions to determine the best strategies for a given investment

Submission due dates
Abstracts must be submitted electronically by 17 August 2011

For more abstract submission and registration details, please visit:
http://www.aic.gov.au/events

Dairy Australia accepts applications for R&D projects from individuals and organisations worldwide. Applications are judged on the perceived benefits to the Australian dairy industry and potential for success. Proposals must address the following Core Objectives (as set out in the Dairy Australia Strategic Plan):

• Increase farm productivity
• Maintain and develop high margin markets, channels and products
• Promote and protect the unique benefits of dairy

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

Duration of Projects
Ideally the duration of projects is 1-3 years.  Extended projects may be considered in exceptional circumstances.

Round opens: 1 August 2011
Preliminary Application due: 23 Sept 2011

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.dairyaustralia.com.au

External Assessment Deadline
The final deadline for NHMRC Project Grant external assessments is 11 July 2011.  To ensure all applicants have a fair go during peer review, it is important all assessments are submitted to the NHMRC by this date.

Final Report Deadline
Due to complications with RGMS, the Final Reports deadline has been extended until Friday, 29 July, 2011.

Development Grants
The internal deadline for Development Grant applications is Monday, 11 July, 2011.  For a comprehensive review of your application, it should be submitted to Research Branch on or before this date.

2011 Project Grant – Response to Assessors
The NHMRC will be inviting researchers to respond to external assessments from mid-July to early August in three response periods based on GRP meeting dates.  The NHMRC have identified which applications will be available for response in each period and the list is available on the NHMRC website at http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply/projects/index.htm.  All CIA’s should have received an email from Research Branch notifying them which response period is relevant to their application. 

We strongly encourage CIAs and their teams to make arrangements now so that they are able to provide a response within the specified period.  Whilst some timeframes may not be suitable for some applicants, there is no scope for NHMRC to provide alternative assessment periods due to the close timeframes between the rebuttal period and the start of the Grant Review Panels.

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

Blueprint for Neuroscience Research Grand Challenge on the Transition from Acute to Chronic Neuropathic Pain (R01)
The goal of this FOA is to facilitate research collaborations between pain scientists and neuroscientists with expertise in neuroplasticity who have not previously studied the pain system in order to expand the understanding of biological mechanisms underlying the transition from acute to chronic pain. The expected outcome of this FOA will be the formation of partnerships between pain researchers and non-pain neuroscientists with expertise in neuroplasticity, to elucidate the maladaptive neuroplastic changes that occur during the transition from acute to chronic neuropathic pain.

Letter of Intent due: (Earliest Submission Date): 4 Sept 2011
Application due: 27 Sep 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DE-12-008.html

 

Exceptional, Unconventional Research Enabling Knowledge Acceleration (EUREKA) In the Epilepsies (R01)
This FOA solicits applications from institutions/organisations proposing exceptionally innovative research on novel hypotheses or difficult problems, solutions to which would have an extremely high impact on biomedical or biobehavioural research in the epilepsies.

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-NS-12-005.html

 

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.

 

SYMPOSIUM
1 - 7 August 2011
Hilton Pattaya, Thailand

Humanitarian Affairs (United Kingdom) invites 250 outstanding student leaders to participate in the 2nd University Scholars Leadership Symposium: a five-day training program focusing on humanitarian service management, allowing young leaders the opportunity to understand more about the global humanitarian need, to learn how to organise a humanitarian relief, and be challenged in their worldview.

Guest Speakers
Former Australian Diplomat, Geraldine Cox will be one of the invited speakers from Adelaide. Geraldine has devoted her life to the homeless children in Cambodia. A BBC documentary based on her story, My Khmer Heart, won the Hollywood Film Festival Documentary of the Year Award. Other guest speakers include:

• Dr Hakim - Founder of Afghan Youth Peace Volunteers
• Mr Anand Kumar - Founder of Super 30
• Dr Wijaya - President of Safe Bottle Lamp Foundation
• Mr Sompop Jantraka - Founder and Chief Adviser of Development & Education Programme for Daughters and Communities Centre Thailand

 

For more information and registration details, please visit:
http://www.universityscholars.org.uk/overview.html

Health Sciences

 

Foundation Daw Park, based at the Repatriation General Hospital, exists to enhance the lives of current and future Veterans, through the funding of vital medical research into conditions that affect Veterans. 

The Defence and Veteran’s Health Research Project Grant is partly funded by a donation made to the Foundation by Australian Executor Trustees from their discretionary trust funds for medical research associated with defence and veteran’s health. 

Funding
Up to $30,000

Eligibility
Applications are invited from researchers who are employed on a full or part-time basis by South Australian Research Institutions, with a focus on medical research associated with the health and well-being of defence personnel and veterans.

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 please download the Application Form and Guidelines, or visit http://www.foundationdawpark.org.au/

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

 

HFA Research Grants are intended for medical, scientific, or social research which will improve outcomes for people with haemophilia, von Willebrand disorder or related inherited bleeding disorders, and/or medically acquired blood borne viruses.

Objectives of The Fund       
The objectives of The Fund will embrace research in any field of haemophilia, including:

• To promote and support research in Australia on haemophilia such as
  
  
  • Projects concentrating on the causes and prevention of haemophilia
    
    
  • Applied research where results are likely (in the foreseeable future) to directly assist people with haemophilia
    
    
• To provide funds to non-profit organisations or institutions, including HFA, Member Foundations and Haemophilia Centres, providing such funds are exclusively applied to the purpose of promoting and supporting medical and social haemophilia research in Australia
  
  
• To establish and grant fellowships, scholarships, bursaries and grants in aid, for the purpose of promoting and supporting haemophilia research in Australia
  
  
• To promote and support the presentation of lectures, seminars, conferences and classes calculated to advance, encourage and promote haemophilia research in Australia
  
  
• To maintain a national register on haemophilia research in Australia
  
  
• To support and evaluate pilot projects designed to initiate new services or update existing services provided for people with haemophilia and their families

Funding
A total amount of $20,000 is available for one or more projects to be commenced over the next year.

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.haemophilia.org.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 Publication Subsidy Scheme is designed to assist humanities scholars based in Australia by providing modest financial for the publication of scholarly works of high quality in the humanities.

Funding
Up to $3000

Eligible Publications
The AAH gives priority to works that require a subsidy for their viability as a publishing venture, or for the inclusion of essential items such as illustrations, photographs or maps. Support may, in some cases, be given for meritorious publications with some prospect of small-scale royalty and profit returns.

Works with clear commercial prospects, however, will not be supported by the AAH. Although the scheme is generally intended for conventional, hardcopy publications, the AAH will consider applications for subsidy support of online works.

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

H&SS Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.humanities.org.au/Grants/PubSubs/PubSubs.htm

 

The Cotton Research & Development Corporation (CRDC) is calling for new research investment proposals. Investments by industry address three strategic areas.

• Cotton Industry value chain
• Cotton, irrigation farming systems
• Human capacity, social research

CRDC invests in a wide range of research and development projects aimed at enhancing the environmental, economic and social performance of the Australian cotton industry.

Preliminary research proposals are now being accepted for R&D investment support from CRDC beginning 2012/13. Projects may relate to any field of cotton related research and development but are not limited to CRDC's three strategic R&D programs as above.

 

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 more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.crdc.com.au

 

Named after one of Australia's most distinguished foresters, the Maxwell Ralph Jacob granting scheme aims to support worthy projects in any field of forestry research, and to provide graduates within Australasia with support for professional development not readily available from other sources.

The following broad categories of activity may be supported:

• work or study to be carried out in or related to Australasia in any field of forestry science
• field-orientated research in Australia and New Zealand
• overseas travel to undertake research

Funding

• funds available each year are capped at $5,000 (GST exempt)
• two grants of about $2,500 are usually allocated each year

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.forestry.org.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 CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork (HIAP) – Pork CRC- is seeking proposals for the following schemes:

R&D Projects
Program areas include:

• Confinement-free Sow and Piglet Management
• Herd Health Management
• Health Pork Consumption
• Carbon-Conscious Nutrient Inputs and Outputs

The Project Brief outlines the application process, background on the Pork CRC’s four research and utilisation programs, and the priority areas and milestones within each program. Contact details are provided in this document for the Program and Sub Program Managers, and researchers are encouraged to contact the relevant persons in their area of interest to maximise the opportunity to target their approach to assist the Pork CRC in achieving its research outcomes.

 

Innovation Projects
The CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork (Pork CRC) is also looking for short-term projects that represent genuine innovation across its four research and utilisation Programs and/or in related area that may not be covered in longer term projects and priorities. Innovation projects may be designed to fill gaps in existing knowledge, or to investigate new science/theories that have the potential to develop system changing information/technologies in any of the four Program areas or in related areas of pork production.

Funding for Innovation Projects
Up to $50,000 for a period of 12 months.

Download the Innovation Projects Brief

 

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

Contact: Dr Don McMaster
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

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

 

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.

To facilitate forward planning, the MNF is following the recent call for applications on RV Southern Surveyor in 2012-2013 with a call for Expressions of Interest (EOI) for research voyages on the new vessel RV Investigator for the financial years 2013-2014 (the commissioning year) and 2014-2015.

The level of detail required for an EOI is less onerous than that required for a normal application for sea time and multiple EOIs will be accepted from a marine researcher.

Supporting a scientific contingent of 40 people, RV Investigator will be a larger and more capable research vessel than RV Southern Surveyor. Operating from the tropics to the Antarctic ice edge, and capable of voyages up to 55 days duration, RV Investigator will support multi-disciplinary marine research projects in:

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

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.marine.csiro.au/nationalfacility

Health Sciences

 

The Australian Academy of Science invites Expressions of Interest from junior scientists who are no more than 30 years of age at the time of application, to visit the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States of America. 

Eligibility
Proposals in any health-related field of natural science will be considered.  Only Australian citizens and permanent residents of Australia living in Australia at the time of application are eligible to apply. At the time of application, applicants should be either:

• in the first two years of a PhD degree or equivalent, or
• have completed a Masters or a Bachelors with Honours degree, or
• be in the first semester of a Masters of a Bachelors with Honours degree

Under this scheme applicants are expected to be undertaking PhD study in an Australian institution or have an intent to enrol in PhD study in an Australian institution.  Applicants can request travel support to access the international leading-edge research facilities and staff of the NIH.  The proposed visit should initiate long-term collaborations and facilitate the development of the applicant’s career.

Funding
The successful applicant will receive a contribution towards the direct return air travel between Australia and the host institution up to a maximum of $2600AUD, and a once off living allowance of up to a maximum of $400AUD, provided by the Adam J. Berry Memorial Fund (AJBMF).

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

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

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.science.org.au/internat/americas/berry.html

Health Sciences

 

The FY11 appropriation is $12.8M. The vision of the FY11 LCRP is to eradicate deaths from lung cancer to better the health and welfare of the military and the American public. As such, the LCRP will support and integrate research from multiple disciplines for early detection, diagnosis, prevention, cure, and control of lung cancer.

Submission
Pre-Applications: submitted directly to the sponsor by 3 August 2011
Full Applications: hardcopy submitted to Research Branch by 2 November 2011

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

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

 

AWARD SUMMARIES

Early Investigator Synergistic Idea Award
Pre-Application:  3 Aug 2011 (Directly to Sponsor)
Application: 2 Nov 2011 (Submitted to Research Branch)

The Early Investigator Synergistic Idea Award supports collaborations between two independent investigators early in their careers who address an innovative and high impact lung cancer research question from synergistic and complementary perspectives. This award is designed specifically to promote collaborations between a clinician and laboratory scientist.

Areas of Emphasis: The FY11 LCRP only accepts Early Investigator Synergistic Idea Award applications that address at least one of the seven Areas of Emphasis listed below:

• Identification or development of non-invasive or minimally invasive tools to improve the detection of the initial stages of lung cancer
  
  
• Identification and development of new tools and/or building upon already existing tools for screening or early detection of lung cancer. Screening may include, but is not limited to, computed tomography scans, X-rays, other imaging biomarkers, genetics/ genomics/proteomics, and assessment of risk factors.
  
  
• Understanding the molecular mechanisms that lead to clinically significant lung cancer
  
  
• Identification of the mechanisms that lead to the development of the various types of lung cancer
  
  
• Identification of innovative strategies for prevention and treatment of early lung cancer
  
  
• Understanding predictive and prognostic markers to identify responders and non-responders
  
  
• Understanding acquired resistance to treatment.

The Early Investigator Synergistic Idea Award requires that two investigators jointly design a single project. However, each partner will be recognized as a PI, submit a separate application, and receive an individual award.

Investigator-Initiated Translational Research Award
Pre-Application:  3 Aug 2011 (Directly to Sponsor)
Application: 2 Nov 2011 (Submitted to Research Branch)

The LCRP Investigator-Initiated Translational Research Award supports translational research that will accelerate the movement of promising ideas in lung cancer into clinical applications. Translational research may be defined as an integration of basic science and clinical observations. Observations that drive a research idea may be derived from a laboratory discovery, population-based studies, or a clinician’s firsthand knowledge of patients and anecdotal data.

Promising Clinician Research Award
Pre-Application:  3 Aug 2011 (Directly to Sponsor)
Application: 2 Nov 2011 (Submitted to Research Branch)

The Promising Clinician Research Award supports a research project performed by promising physician-researchers. This award is intended to prepare physicians with clinical duties and/or responsibilities for an independent and active career in lung cancer research. Previous experience in lung cancer research is allowed, but not required. However, Principal Investigators (PIs) with a limited background in lung cancer research are strongly encouraged to have a collaborator(s) who is experienced in the lung cancer field.

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

Health Sciences

 

The Susan G Komen for the Cure Programs supports research and training via a series of grants, training awards, and fellowships, with a focus on reducing breast cancer incidence and mortality rates within the next decade.

The Program offers the following grants in 2012:

Promise Grants
Pre-Applications: 25 July 2011
Full Applications: 8 Dec 2011

Promise Grants are intended to support collaborative, multi-disciplinary research programs that integrate a set of highly synergistic clinical and/or laboratory based research projects to address a critical issue or question in breast cancer research. Programs funded through this grant mechanism are expected to achieve results that would not otherwise be attainable by investigators working independently and should have significant potential to reduce breast cancer incidence and/or mortality within the decade.

Funding
Applicants may request three to five years of funding in combined direct and indirect costs over the timeframe of the Grant as follows (in US dollars):

• 3 years up to $4,500,000
• 4 years up to $6,000,000
• years up to $7,500,000

Eligibility
Principle Investigators (PI's) must:

• have a doctoral degree, including MD, PhD, DrPH, DO, or equivalent
• currently hold a faculty appointment

 

Investigator-Initiated Research (IIR) Grants
Pre-Applications: 3 Aug 2011
Full Applications: 8 Dec 2011

Applications for FY12 Investigator Initiated Research Grants must focus on one of the following topics:

• Prevention/Early Detection – Premalignant Lesions (including atypical hyperplasia and carcinoma in situ)
  
  
• Novel Therapeutics and/or Resistance – Targeted Therapies for Triple Negative Breast Cancer
  
  
• Biology of Breast Cancer – Host and Tumour Genetics
  
  
• Disparities in Breast Cancer Outcomes across Population Groups
  

Funding
Applicants may request either three or four years of funding as follows:

• Up to a total of $750,000 over three years (combined direct and indirect costs) or
• Up to a total of $1,000,000 over four years (combined direct and indirect costs)
  

Eligibility
Principle Investigators (PI's) must:

• have a doctoral degree, including MD, PhD, DrPH, DO, or equivalent
  
  
• not simultaneously apply for a Komen Career Catalyst Research Grant or be the Principal Investigator (PI) on a Career Catalyst Research Grant currently in the first or second year of funding

Career Catalyst Research (CCR) Grants
Pre-Applications: 23 Aug 2011
Full Applications: 30 Dec 2011

Career Catalyst Research (CCR) Grants are intended to foster increased research independence of promising breast cancer researchers who are in the early stages of their faculty careers.

Funding
Applicants may request funding of up to $150,000 per year (combined direct and indirect costs) for up to three years.

Eligibility
Principle Investigators (PI's) must:

• have a doctoral degree, including MD, PhD, DrPH, DO, or equivalent
  
  
• currently hold a faculty appointment
  
  
• not have held any faculty appointment, including non-tenure and tenure track appointments combined, for more than a total of 6 years at the time of application
  
  
• not currently hold or simultaneously apply for a Komen Investigator-Initiated Research Grant
  
  
• not currently be a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator on an existing R01-type research grant from any national funding organization, excluding training grants such as a postdoctoral fellowship or NCI K award
  
  
• must have adequate space to conduct proposed research (bench scientists)
  

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

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

 

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

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://ww5.komen.org/ResearchGrants

H&SS

 

The Harry Frank Guggenheim Foundation welcomes proposals from any of the natural and social sciences and the humanities that promise to increase understanding of the causes, manifestations, and control of violence and aggression.

Highest priority is given to research that can increase understanding and amelioration of urgent problems of violence and aggression in the modern world.

Funding
Most awards fall within the range of US$15,000 to $40,000 per year for periods of one or two years. Applications for larger amounts and longer durations must be very strongly justified.

Eligibility
Applicants for a research grant may be citizens of any country. While almost all recipients of our research grant possess a Ph.D., M.D., or equivalent degree, there are no formal degree requirements for the grant. The grant, however, may not be used to support research undertaken as part of the requirements for a graduate degree.

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

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

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.hfg.org/rg/guidelines.htm

Health Sciences

 

The Foundation for High Blood Pressure offers a two-year postdoctoral fellowship for a research project in hypertension or related fields in basic, clinical or public health areas at an Australian institution. Applications from biomedical, clinical and public health researchers are invited.

Eligibility
The Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship is open to Australian citizens or permanent residents, for a project at an Australian research institution. Applicants must have had not less than five years and no more than ten years post-PhD research experience (excluding time out for, for example, family reasons).  The research project will be in hypertension or a related field in basic, clinical or public health areas.

Funding
Payment is made to the employing institution at an amount to cover salary, salary support costs and approximately $10,000 per annum research support.  In 2012 the amount paid to the employing institution will be $105,000. 

Guidelines
Download the Guidelines for details of the Foundation's 2012-2013 Postdoctoral Fellowships

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.hbprca.com.au/hbp-foundation/

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

 

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is a national voluntary health agency dedicated to the conquest of leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma through research. The LLS Career Development Program is broken down into five separate award categories:

Scholar
Duration of Award: 5years
Total Award: Up to US$550,000

For highly qualified investigators who have shown a capacity for independent, sustained original investigation in the field of leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Must hold an independent faculty-level or equivalent position and have obtained substantial support for your research from a national agency.

 

Scholar in Clinical Research
Duration of Award: 5years
Total Award: Up to US$550,000

For highly qualified investigators holding an independent faculty-level appointment and conducting original, independent applied research, often involving early-stage clinical trials that will advance the prevention, diagnosis or treatment of haematologic malignancies. Must have concomitant support for your research from another source or agency.

 

Special Fellow
Duration of Award: 3 years
Total Award: Up to US$195,000

For qualified investigators who have completed a minimum of two years of postdoctoral research training and continuing research under the research sponsor's (mentor's) direction. This award aims to assist transition into an independent research program.

 

Special Fellow in Clinical Research
Duration of Award: 3 years
Total Award: Up to US$195,000

For researchers who hold a Ph.D., M.D. or equivalent degree and have completed at least two years of clinical haematology, oncology, haematology/oncology, haematopathologytraining or postdoctoral research training in a clinical discipline (such as cytogenetics or molecular pathology). Must show evidence that career focus will be on preventing, diagnosing or treating leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma.

 

Fellow
Duration of Award: 3 years
Total Award: Up to US$165,000

For promising investigators with less than two years of postdoctoral research training. This award encourages emerging researchers to embark on an academic career involving clinical or fundamental research in, or related to, leukemia, lymphoma or myeloma under a research sponsor's direction.

 

General Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants should hold a Ph.D., M.D., D.V.M. or equivalent degree at the time of review
• Applicant must secure a Sponsor (research mentor) for the proposed research project
• Applicant may not hold any other career development award prior to or concurrent with CDP award

Please refer to the guidelines for program category specific eligibility criteria.

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.

Letter of Intent (LOI) due: 15 Sept 2011
Please submit directly to the Sponsor, providing a copy to the Research Branch (see details below)

Full Application due: 23 Sept 2011
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.lls.org/#/researchershealthcareprofessionals

Health Sciences

 

The Susan G Komen for the Cure Programs supports research and training via a series of grants, training awards, and fellowships, with a focus on reducing breast cancer incidence and mortality rates within the next decade.

The PostDoctoral Fellowships seek to attract scientists into careers addressing important research questions about breast cancer, expand the skills and expertise of breast cancer researchers in training, and position trainees for independent careers conducting breast cancer research that will directly affect breast cancer patients.


Funding (US Dollars):
$180,000 direct costs only ($60,000 per year for up to 3 years)

 

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

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

 

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

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://ww5.komen.org/ResearchGrants

Health Sciences

 

The PRCRP Visionary Postdoctoral Fellowship Award mechanism is being offered for the first time in FY11. To support the future generation of cancer research, this award offers opportunity for a candidate postdoctoral fellow to collaborate with an early career investigator mentor(s) in one or more of the FY11 PRCRP Topic Areas.

Important aspects of the Visionary Postdoctoral Fellowship Award are as follows:

Impact
The proposed research should have a significant impact on the concepts or methods that are likely to accelerate the movement of promising cancer research into clinical applications. Correlative clinical research studies are allowed under this mechanism; however, clinical trials are not permitted.

Innovation
Research deemed innovative may examine a new paradigm, challenge existing paradigms, or look at existing problems from new perspectives. Research may also be innovative in study concept, research methods or technology, or adaptations of existing methods or technologies.

Relevance to Military Beneficiaries
The proposed research should address cancer research that is relevant to military beneficiaries (service members and their families, veterans and their dependents).

Funding
Up to 3 years with maximum allowable direct costs of up to US $240,000 plus indirect costs.

Eligibility
The PI must, by the time of application submission deadline:

• Have successfully defended a doctoral thesis or possess an M.D. degree , and
  
  
• Have been in the laboratory or clinical research setting in which the proposed research is to be performed for no more than 2 years as a postdoctoral fellow, and
  
  
• Have a total of less than 4 years of postdoctoral research experience (excluding clinical residency training)

Submission
Pre-Applications: submitted directly to the sponsor by 10 August 2011
(please also submit a copy to Research Branch)

Full Applications: hardcopy submitted to Research Branch by 15 November 2011

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

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

 

Please refer to "Grants - International" for more opportunities from this sponsor.

 

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

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

 

Named after Sir Ian Clunies Ross, a "visionary leader of our scientific community", this Award is recognised as one of the most prestigious in the technological sciences, and the only one that links innovation and discovery to commercial success for the benefit of Australia.

The Awards also provide a dynamic platform to encourage and promote excellence and achievement in science and technology. The Medallists become Members of the ATSE Clunies Ross Alumni and participate in an interactive programme with Year 10 Science students to demonstrate that a career in science and technology is both exciting and rewarding.

For more information and nomination instructions, please visit:
http://www.cluniesross.org.au/the-foundation

 

The Environment Minister's Young Environmentalist of the Year Award aims to recognise outstanding contributions made by young Australians to a Sustainable Australia, and how individuals can affect change at a local, national or international level. Entry is for individuals aged 18–30 years.

Self-nominations and nominations on behalf of another individual and organisations are accepted. Nominated individuals and organisations must have achieved outcomes that have:

• made a sustained contribution to a Sustainable Australia
• influenced understanding or appreciation of sustainability, in Australia and/or overseas, and
• provided leadership or inspiration in the field of sustainability.

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

 

The 2011 Prime Minister's Environmentalist of the Year Award aims to recognise outstanding contributions to a Sustainable Australia, or how work in the field of sustainability has contributed internationally.

Self-nominations and nominations on behalf of another individual and organisations are accepted. Nominated individuals and organisations must have achieved outcomes that have:

• made a significant contribution to a Sustainable Australia;
• influenced understanding or appreciation of sustainability, in Australia and/or overseas, and
• provided leadership or inspiration in the field of sustainability.

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

 

MSRA provides Incubator Grants to enable the applicant to obtain preliminary data or validate a proof of concept relating to the cause, cure or management of MS.  Subject to the research outcome, the Incubator Grant is expected to result in a clear hypothesis being available, for a future Project Grant application. The Incubator Grant should not be regarded as a bridging, ancillary or small Project Grant.

The Incubator Grant Request to submit (RTS) application is a very short form of the Incubator Grant. It qualifies applicants who may later be invited to submit a full Incubator Grant. A successful RTS application will demonstrate at a high level that the research has the potential to realise the benefits of an Incubator Grant which will allow the applicant to gain expertise, create preliminary data, and lead to a grant application to MSRA, NHMRC, ARC or NMSS at a later stage.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.msra.org.au/project-grants

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

H&SS

 

Within the context of its Social Science Research Grant Program, WADA encourages collaborative research projects, proposals that provide for joint funding (i.e., where the applicant does not rely only on funding from WADA but also includes other sources of funding), and projects with specific cultural and/or regional perspectives.

For the 2012 Program the WADA's research priorities are as follows:

• Increasing knowledge of causes of doping behaviour and influences that effect such behaviour
  
• Evaluating anti-doping intervention
  
• Improving social science research on doping prevention (e.g., design and validation of measurement tools, behavioural models, specific cultural or regional perspectives)

Funding
The average budget of previously funded projects is the following :

• One year projects: US$18,400
• Two year projects: US$30,463
• Three year projects: US$66,482

WADA will consider projects requesting a higher budget for projects promising high significance to the fight against doping.

 

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

 

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

Multidisciplinary

 

The AISEF Postgraduate Fellowship is directed at promoting scientific exchange and collaboration between Israel and Australia and provides funding to assist a student enrolled in a postgraduate research degree at an Australian University to spend up to 6 months working in a research laboratory in Israel.

The long-term objective of the Foundation is to foster exchange and collaboration between Israel and Australia. Eligibility for the Fellowship is restricted to Israeli or Australian nationals or those holding permanent residency visas for either country. The research activity undertaken by the student must be part of, or contribute to, the Australian postgraduate degree for which they are studying. The period spent at the Israeli research laboratory can occur at any point during the student's study for the Australian degree but must be completed in 2011 and prior to submission of the thesis for examination. The minimum period of the Fellowship is 3 months. One Fellowship will be offered.

The funds cover economy return airfares from the student's home university to the Israeli research laboratory and contribute to living and accommodation costs for a period up to 6 months to a maximum of A$7500. Successful applicants will be expected to arrange accommodation through the Israeli laboratory in which they will be working.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hosting/aisef/aisefpgfellow-app-aust.html

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

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 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

 

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 (e.g. 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

 

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

Multidisciplinary

 

This Fellowship is jointly sponsored by the AGA and the Goethe-Institut. This annual Fellowship supports a young Australian to visit Germany to study the language and pursue special interest. Prospective candidates should have excellent academic tertiary qualifications and the prospect of a promising career in business, law, science, political studies or arts.

The Fellowship covers a period of twelve weeks at a mutually agreed time. The chosen candidate will attend a German language course for eight weeks. The specific location of the course will be advised by the Goethe-Institut.

The chosen candidate must have a good working knowledge of the German language (level B1 or higher) and is expected to spend the remaining four weeks of his/her time in Germany researching a topic of particular interest to the candidate.

The Fellowship provides for:

• 12 weeks in Germany
• eight weeks intensive language and cultural study with full accommodation and breakfast and one meal on course days
• AU$2,500 allowance towards a return economy airfare
• AU $6,000 allowance to facilitate travel throughout Germany
• general advice on itinerary

Where possible AGA will facilitate entry to areas of particular interest to the awardee, however candidates should ensure that their project does not assume that such entries will be available

This Fellowship is open to Australian citizens only. Australian-German citizens are not eligible to apply.

Please submit your application along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au)

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

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 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

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 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

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

Health Sciences

 

The Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Defense Health Program is soliciting applications for the Autism Research Program (ARP).

The ARP was established in 2007 to provide support for innovative, high-impact research focused on autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Appropriations for the ARP from FY07 through FY10 totalled $29.9M. The FY11 appropriation is US$6.4M.

Submission
Pre-Applications: submitted directly to the sponsor by 20 July 2011
Full Applications: hardcopy submitted to Research Branch. (See individual awards for due dates)

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

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

 

AWARD SUMMARIES

Clinical Trial Award
Pre-Application: July 20, 2011 (Directly to sponsor)
Application: November 23 2011 (Submitted to Research Branch)

The FY11 ARP Areas of Interest are specific for the Clinical Trial Award mechanism only. The FY11 ARP encourages applications that address the critical needs of the ASD community in the following areas:

• Pharmacological interventions
• Complementary and alternative medicine
• behavioural interventions specifically for school-age children, adolescents, or adults
• Treatment of co-morbid conditions in school-age children, adolescents, or adults

The ARP Clinical Trial Award supports research with the potential to have a major impact on the treatment and/or management of ASD. Funding from this award mechanism must support a clinical trial and cannot be used for preclinical research studies.

Idea Development Award
Pre-Application: July 20, 2011 (Directly to sponsor)
Application: November 23 2011 (Submitted to Research Branch)

The Idea Development Award seeks applications from all areas of basic and preclinical research. The FY11 ARP Idea Development Award encourages applications that address the critical needs of the ASD community in the following areas:

• Studies that lead to improved subgrouping of individuals with ASD to inform on the mechanisms, natural history, and response to treatment. For example:
  • Biomarkers
  • Risk factors including, but not limited to, perinatal, infectious, and environmental exposures, and gene-environment interactions
  • Co-morbid medical and behavioural conditions
  • Sex ratio (biological basis for male bias in autism spectrum disorders)
    
    
• Identification of therapeutic targets, excluding new gene discovery
  
• Studies that leverage existing biological samples, clinical populations, and databases to provide statistical power to test ideas
• Studies that address co-morbid conditions in school-age children, adolescents, and adults
  
  
• Multidisciplinary studies that involve collaborations between investigators with distinct expertise. For example:
  • Special education
  • Biomedical science
  • Clinicians

The ARP Idea Development Award supports the development of innovative, high-impact ideas that advance the understanding of ASD and that ultimately will lead to improved outcomes for individuals with autism.

Pilot Award
Pre-Application:  July 20, 2011 (Directly to sponsor)
Application: November 2 2011 (Submitted to Research Branch)

The ARP Pilot Award mechanism is being offered for the first time in FY11. The ARP Pilot Award supports conceptually innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could ultimately lead to critical discoveries or major advancements that will drive the field of ASD forward. Research projects should include a testable hypothesis based on a strong scientific rationale.

This award is not intended to support the continuation of existing studies or the next logical extension and/or incremental step. The Pilot Award emphasises untested, novel, innovative, and potentially groundbreaking concepts, theories, paradigms, and/or methods. The award is designed to provide investigators with the opportunity to pursue serendipitous observations that may reveal entirely new avenues for investigation.

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