Research Branch Bulletin

 

CONFERENCE: Good, Bad or Ugly for the World's Farmers, Consumers and Retailers?
14 - 16 August 2011
Parliament House, Canberra

The Crawford Fund’s Parliamentary Conference, which has been held every year for the last two decades, attracts 300 trade and development professionals, decision-makers, researchers, agribusiness people, farmers, educators, students and other stakeholders.

The Conference intends to "encourage debate on the extent to which the growing significance of supermarkets and a range of other issues related to the marketing chain for food are impacting consumers, producers and traders for good and for bad, and more broadly for world food supply, trade, security and scarcity.”

- The Hon John Kerin AM FTSE, Chairman

Event dates
14 August - Networking speaker's reception
15 August - Conference and Sir John Crawford Memorial dinner & address
16 August - Parliamentary Breakfast

Guest Speakers

• The Hon Kevin Rudd, Minister for Foreign Affairs
• Professor Allan Fels AO, former Chairman of the Australian Consumer and Competition Commission
• Dr David McKinna, Consultant, McKinna et al Strategic Insight Global Outlook
• Mr John Anthony Glover, Regional Head of Offer Management and Customer Management, Metro Cash and Carry
• Mr Dave Shearer from the Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research

 

For more information and registration details, please visit:
http://www.crawfordfund.org/conference/conf2011.html

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

 

CONFERENCE:
21 - 23 December
Phuket, Thailand

The 7th International Conference on Ontological and Semantic Engineering aims to bring together academic scientists, leading engineers, industry researchers and scholar students, to share their experiences and research results on all aspects of Reliability and Structural Safety, and to discuss practical challenges encountered, and solutions adopted.

Call for Papers
Topics of interest for submission include, but are not limited to:

• Natural Language Processing
• Metadata Management
• Semantic Information Retrieval
• Ontology Management

Conference proceedings will be blind peer-reviewed and indexed by Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). ICOSE 2011 has also teamed up with the International Journal of Computer and Information Engineering for publishing a Special Journal Issue on Advances in Ontological and Semantic Engineering. All submitted papers will have opportunities for consideration for this Special Journal Issue.

Submission Dates
Paper submission - 31 Aug 2011
Notification of acceptance - 30 Sept 2011
Final paper submission and authors' registration - 31 Oct 2011

 

For more information and registration details, please visit:
http://www.waset.org/conferences/2011/phuket/icose/

Development Grants
Due to complications with RGMS, the deadline for Development Grants has been extended to 5:00pm Tuesday 19 July 2011 (Australian Eastern Standard Time).
The internal deadline for full review is Tuesday 12 July.

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

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. 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

Effects of Secondhand Smoke on Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease Mechanisms (R01)
National Institutes of Health, invites applications that propose to better characterize the dose-response relationship between secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure and the cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases by improving our understanding of the mechanisms by which SHS contributes to these diseases.  The recent Institute of Medicine (IOM) report on “Secondhand Smoke Exposure and Cardiovascular Effects: Making Sense of the Evidence” serves as the basis for this initiative.  A wide range of research including animal and human laboratory studies, cohort and case control studies, and natural experiments resulting from home, workplace, and/or community changes in SHS exposure are consistent with this initiative. 

Open Date: (Earliest Submission Date): 5 Sept 2011
Application due: 28 Oct 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-244.html

 

Obesity and Asthma: Awareness and Management (R01)
The purpose of this funding opportunity announcement issued by the National Institute of Nursing Research is to stimulate research to examine the interconnections of asthma and obesity. Studies that investigate the molecular pathways linking asthma and obesity are encouraged.  In addition, intervention studies targeting asthma or obesity and their effects on each one, and possible mechanisms of action are encouraged.

Open Date: (Earliest Submission Date): 5 Sept 2011
Application due: 28 Oct 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-245.html

 

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

 

Grants Officer, International Funding
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8303 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

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

The Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) Defense Appropriations Act provides US $150 million to the Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program (BCRP) to support innovative, high-impact breast cancer research.

The BCRP is providing the information in this pre-announcement to allow investigators time to plan and develop applications. FY11 BCRP program announcements and general application instructions for the following award mechanisms are anticipated to be posted on Grants.gov in late July 2011.

AWARD MECHANISMS

Clinical Translational Research Award
Supports the acceleration of research with a high potential for direct clinical translation that will result in significant improvements over current approaches to breast cancer prevention and/or therapy. Applications will be supported in two phases. Phase I will enable completion of preclinical translational studies and FDA approvals (if needed). Phase II will initiate and execute the clinical trial. Preliminary data is required.

Eligibility: Investigators at or above the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent)
Funding: Maximum of US $12M for up to 5 Years

 

Impact Award
Supports unique research projects that focus on scientific and clinical breast cancer issues, which, if successfully addressed, could ultimately revolutionalise the understanding, prevention, and/or treatment of breast cancer. Applications that focus on less explored or poorly understood areas that are of significant importance in breast cancer are strongly encouraged.

Eligibility: Investigators at or above the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent)
Funding: Maximum of US $2M for up to 5 years

 

Grants Officer, International Funding
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8303 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/pubs/press/2011/11bcrppreann.shtml

ECMS

 

The ASI invests in research and development (R&D) to accelerate innovation in photovoltaic (PV) and concentrating solar thermal (CST) technologies that have the future potential to significantly reduce the levelised cost of solar energy, compared to existing stationary electricity generation.

Projects may be industry-led (research-provider supported), research-provider led (industry supported), or research-provider only, noting that collaboration is encouraged and forms part of the assessment criteria.

ASI Round 3 Priorities
Specific focus areas for Round 3 are as follows:

• Storage and hybrid technologies with the potential to increase commercial deployment of CSP (e.g. hybrid solar / diesel power systems)
  
  
• Reducing CSP field costs
  
  
• Pilot demonstration of prospective CSP technologies

 

State and Territory contributions
The ASI is working with the governments of the Northern Territory, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia to identify and support meritorious projects in those jurisdictions that match either an ASI or state or territory government priority area. Applicants are encouraged to contact the ASI or their state or territory government regarding potential project co-funding. As with all ASI funding rounds, co-funding from industry and state and territory governments will be regarded favourably.

Please refer to the Funding Guidelines for more information on State/Territory government contributions.

Funding
The maximum level of ASI funding for any individual Round 3 Project will be $5,000,000. Within these boundaries, the amount of funding to be released is at the discretion of the ASI Board. Round 3 applicants should note that the ASI has up to $20 million of uncommitted funds remaining for solar R&D projects and enabling research outside the USASEC initiative.


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 ECMS/ARC team: arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au

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

Health Sciences

 

Submission closing date amended please note NEW internal deadline date*

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

 

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
Please be advised that the NHMRC has scheduled the following outage to its computer systems for needed maintenance and testing:

Date: Saturday 16 July
Time: 4:00am to 8:00pm (AEDT)
Systems Affected: RGMS, NHMRC Website

As a result, the NHMRC has decided to accept applications under this scheme up to 5:00pm Tuesday 19 July 2011 (AEST).

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 Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment invites applications for post-graduate student research support in ecology, wildlife management and natural history studies. Preference will be given to students at an early stage of a Masters or Doctoral program. Honours projects will normally not be supported.

Eligibility
Eligibility is limited to Universities in the States of Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Northern Territory, Western Australia, and to Charles Sturt University (Albury-Wodonga).

Funding
Grants of up to $7,500 will be awarded for the purchase of equipment, supplies, travel to study areas and conferences.

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.anz.com/personal/private-bank-trustees

 

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

 

The Native Vegetation Research Grants are established under the Native Vegetation Act 1991 to facilitate research into the preservation, enhancement and management of native vegetation in South Australia. The Native Vegetation Council manages the Native Vegetation Fund and has an annual program of grants to support research activities related to native vegetation conservation.

While the Council is willing to consider research proposals that will enhance our knowledge regarding the conservation and management of native vegetation in South Australia, it assesses applications against the following criteria:

• outcomes that inform and assist in the development of native vegetation policy by the Council 
• outcomes leading to improved management of native vegetation and/or conservation status of species or communities
• specific recommendations aimed at improving some aspect of habitat or biodiversity conservation.

Funding is available for biodiversity projects that will assist in conservation, restoration and management of native vegetation in South Australia.

Please note
This program supports research. Projects seeking on ground restoration works will not be funded through this program.

 

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.environment.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 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/

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 intend 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

Multidisciplinary

 

The purpose of this Awards program is to support academic research aimed at improving information access (defined broadly). Google funds Research Awards unrestricted and retains no intellectual property from the research. The sponsor would prefer that results from the research are open-sourced and widely published.

Areas that are of particular interest include (but are not limited to):

• Economics and market algorithms
• Education innovation
• Geo/maps
• Health
• Human-computer interaction
• Information retrieval, extraction, and organization
• Machine learning and data mining
• Machine translation
• Mobile
• Multi-media search and audio/video processing
• Natural language processing
• Policy and standards
• Security and privacy
• Social systems
• Software Engineering
• Software and hardware systems infrastructure
• Speech
• Structured data and database management

Eligibility
Full-time faculty members from universities worldwide may submit proposals describing the research they wish to pursue.

Funding
Awards through this program are for one year in the range from US $10K-$150K.

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 more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://research.google.com/university/relations/research_awards.html

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

Multidisciplinary

Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF): John Stocker Postdoctoral Fellowships 2012

 

Funding from the SIEF is being made available to engage Postdoctoral Fellows in research projects with the highest potential for scientific achievement and benefits to Australia. Research projects in which Postdoctoral Fellows are to be engaged will preferably be collaborative projects between Australian publicly funded research agencies and an Australian University and/or industry collaborators.

In 2012, six John Stocker Postdoctoral Fellowships will be awarded in the fields of ICT, mathematics and engineering and/or the priority research areas of:

• Astronomy / Astrophysics
• Combinatorial Materials Science
• Environmental Informatics
• Exploration Geoscience
• Genomics / Epigenomics
• Mathematics and Network Science

Funding
A grant of $92,000 per annum for three years for each proposal chosen will be awarded to the Administering Lead Organisation as a contribution towards the salary and on-costs of a Postdoctoral Fellow.

Eligibility
The Fellow must meet the following criteria:

• awarded (or shortly to be awarded) a PhD degree in a discipline related to the Project
  
  
• eligible to work in Australia
  
  
• on completion of the Fellowship, the candidate’s total relevant work experience since confirmation of the candidate’s doctorate does not exceed six full-time equivalent years
  
  
• available to commence role prior to 30 June 2012
  
  
• be offered employment by the Lead Organisation as a designated post-doctoral fellow for a period of not more than three years full-time

 

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.sief.org.au/fellowships.htm

 

This Fellowship is open to all allied health professionals involved in the treatment or care of people with Cystic Fibrosis, and will cover the disciplines of:

• nursing
• dietetics
• physiotherapy
• social work
• psychology
• occupational therapy

Funding
$5000 is available to be used for travel, accommodation and conference registration fees in Australia or overseas.

Eligibility
All applicants must be permanent residents of Australia and must have been working in CF care for at least two years.

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

 

This award is open to MS researchers to allow them to meet and establish a network of international MS Research colleagues.

Funding for this award is typically between $5,000 up to $25,000. This award cannot be used to simply fund attendance at conferences. Travel is expected to take place in the next calendar 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 further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.msra.org.au/fellowships

 

The Australian Academy of Science invites applications from professional scientists to collaborate with researchers in institutes affiliated with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS) between 1 April 2012 and 31 March 2013. The proposed visit should initiate or consolidate long-term collaborations and facilitate the development of the applicant's career. Applicants are required to propose a collaborative research project, or a specific activity, which has been developed in consultation with host scientists in Japan.

Eligibility

• Proposals in any field of natural science, basic and applied, including mathematics and engineering science will be considered.
• Applicants must be an Australian citizen or Australian permanent resident living in Australia at the time of submitting the grant application.
• Applicants must hold a PhD degree or equivalent at the time of application.
• Support will not be given when the primary purpose of the visit is to attend a conference.
  

Preference will be given to visits which are short-term and highly-focused. The grant scheme is not to supplement or extend either study or sabbatical leave that is being conducted overseas.

Funding & support
Successful applicants will receive from the Academy a grant in aid towards an international economy class airfare, from Australia to the international airport closest to the host institute in Japan. The Academy will also provide participants with a travel allowance (for ground transportation and internal flights allowance) (up to the value of $500).

JSPS will provide participants with allowances for living and travelling in Japan.  The duration of the visit must be for a minimum of 14 days and a maximum of 28 days. This program does not provide funds for bench fees, managerial, insurance or visa costs.

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/asia/japan.html

 

The Nature Conservancy and The Ecological Society for Australia Inc have established this award to fund a postgraduate scholarship in the field of applied conservation science.

Award
Each year for the last three years, a grant of $6000 has been awarded to support research directed towards practical conservation.

Conference
The successful applicant also attends the annual conference to receive their award and the following annual conference to present their research - travel, registration and accommodation costs are covered under the award.

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

Health Sciences

 

Submission closing date amended please note NEW internal deadline date*

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

 

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

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.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.

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 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

 

Postdoctoral Training Fellowship
The purpose of the Postdoctoral Training Fellowships is to provide outstanding researchers who have recently completed a PhD with support to pursue their breast cancer research interests and increase their research capability. The overall aim is to attract, train and retain our most talented breast cancer researchers of the future. At the time of application the applicant must have no more than five years postdoctoral experience.

Postdoctoral Training Fellowships are available for up to four years at $90,000 p.a. including salary stipend, oncosts and some research-related expense. This year (2011) we are delighted to announce our partnership with Cure Cancer Australia Foundation (CCAF) who will contribute $90,000 for the first year of each fellowship.




Early Career Fellowship
The Early Career Fellowship will support the salary and research of outstanding new investigators with a vision to expand the scale and scope of breast cancer research in Australia. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their potential to develop high performing teams that will produce high quality research outcomes.

The specific aims of the scheme are to:

• Develop the most outstanding and creative breast cancer researchers across the range of disciplines in biomedical, clinical, health services and public health research
• Foster mentoring and collaboration of talented early career researchers, and facilitate integration of these new investigators into successful research teams
• Enhance quality and foster expansion of the scale and scope of breast cancer research in Australia
• Carry out research that is of major importance and with the potential to impact on breast cancer outcomes

At the time of application the applicant must have at least 5 but no more than 8 years postdoctoral or equivalent experience. The maximum funding available for each Early Career Fellowship is up to $150,000 per annum over four years. The funding provided will cover:

• The salary of the Fellow (up to $100,000 per annum)
• Up to $50,000 per annum towards the research project

Please refer to "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 further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nbcf.org.au

Health Sciences

 

The Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) fosters basic and clinical research programs through research grants, scholarships, fellowships and awards and through assistance with collaborative study, design and data collection of multi-centre clinical trials, statistical aspects and reporting.

Abbott IBD Clinical Research Grant
Funding available: $75,000 for a one year period only.

The purpose of the Abbott IBD Clinical Research Grant is to advance understanding of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and its molecularly targeted treatment strategies in order to provide improved care to patients with inflammatory bowel disease. To achieve this, the Abbott IBD Clinical Research Grant will provide a ‘bridging’ or ‘seeding grant’ to support novel research projects. Ultimately, it is expected that with the support of this research grant these novel projects will progress to a stage where applicants are able to attract more significant levels of funding outside of this program.

Chief Investigator or Unit Head must:

• Be a current financial member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia or New Zealand
  
• Be an established investigator as evidenced by previous or present project or program grant funding (i.e., from NHMRC, ARC, NIH, hospital foundation or university sources)

Please refer to the "Scholarships / Fellowships" and "Grants - Travel" sections 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.gesa.org.au/researchawards/descriptions.cfm

Health Sciences

 

The Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) fosters basic and clinical research programs through research grants, scholarships, fellowships and awards and through assistance with collaborative study, design and data collection of multi-centre clinical trials, statistical aspects and reporting.

GESA/Janssen Gilead Snr Post Doctoral Research Fellowship
Current value of Fellowship package: $100,000 p.a.
This fellowship is for a maximum of three (3) years only.

The purpose of the GESA Senior Research Fellowship is to provide an opportunity for outstanding biomedical and health researchers with proven track records to undertake research that is of major importance in the broad field of gastroenterology, hepatology or related disorders.

The Fellowship is intended to provide bridging support to allow GESA members to successfully apply to the NHMRC Research Fellowships Scheme. This fellowship is tenable in association with a gastroenterological unit (medical, surgical or paediatric) in a teaching hospital, a University Department or Research Institution that has demonstrated interest in research into gastrointestinal health and disease.

Eligibilty
Applicants are required to:

• Be a current financial member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, defined as “being a financial member of the society for at least one year prior to application for this award”

• Hold a relevant postgraduate research degree (MD, PhD or equivalent)

• Be more than ten (10) years but no more than twenty (20) years from the awarding of their postgraduate research degree and wish to make their career in Australia undertaking research in an Australian academic institution

• Have a demonstrated role as an independent investigator committed to full-time research in gastroenterology/hepatology

• Be a senior member of a team with current research funding as evidenced by project or program grant funding (i.e., from NHMRC, ARC, NIH, hospital foundation or university sources)

• Attend the next Australian Gastroenterology Week (AGW) following notification of the award and in each year of tenure

Please refer to the "Grants" and "Grants-Travel" sections 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.gesa.org.au/researchawards/descriptions.cfm

Health Sciences

 

The Gastroenterological Society of Australia (GESA) fosters basic and clinical research programs through research grants, scholarships, fellowships and awards and through assistance with collaborative study, design and data collection of multi-centre clinical trials, statistical aspects and reporting.

The following travel awards are being offered for 2011/2012:

AstraZeneca Grant-In-Aid Award
Funding available: $10,000

The purpose of this award is to provide funding to travel from Australia for the purpose of study for a minimum period of three months. Studies should be for development of new skills applicable to research into gastrointestinal diseases and sciences.

Applicants are required to:

• Be a current financial member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia
• Be aged less than 40 years at the closing date for application

Major selection critera shall be:

• The educational value of proposed studies, including the future benefits to research in Australia |
• Undergraduate and postgraduate academic achievements and any factors that indicate the ability to make optimal use of the grant
• Demonstrated financial need

Fresenius Kabi Pty Ltd Junior Travel Awards
Each award is valued at $2,500
(Two awards will be offered in each six (6) monthly cycle)

The purpose of this award is to provide funding to travel to attend any national or international meeting outside Australia which is of particular relevance to the field of study of the applicant. Preference will be given to those applicants who also indicate that they will visit an overseas institution as part of their attendance at the overseas meeting.

Applicants are required to be:

• A current financial member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, defined as “confirmed as a financial member of the society at the time of applying for an award”

• Able to show a commitment to a career within Australia in the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases or research into normal and disordered gastrointestinal function

• Either, at the date of applying for the award
  • undertaking specialty clinical training in Gastroenterology, or
  • have completed specialty training in Gastroenterology no more than three (3) years previously, or
  • enrolled in a higher degree, or
  • have submitted a higher degree no more than three (3) years previously

Major criteria shall be:

• Track record of applicant, with due regard to the applicant’s career stage
  
• Quality of the meeting and purpose of the proposed institutional visit and its appropriateness to the applicant's stated career plans
  
• Undergraduate and postgraduate academic achievements and any factors that indicate the ability to make optimal use of the grant
  
• Demonstrated financial need. It is anticipated that top up funds from other sources will be required and where these have been obtained, applicants should include the amount
  

Please refer to the "Scholarships / Fellowships" and "Grants" sections 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.gesa.org.au/researchawards/descriptions.cfm

Health Sciences

 

The Leukaemia Foundation’s Postdoctoral Fellowship scheme aims to encourage talented young students, medical graduates and researchers to pursue a career in basic, applied, or translational research, to find cures and better ways to care for patients and families living with haematological malignancies.

Candidates must have been awarded their PhD no more than three years prior to the closing date for applications or else their PhD must be awarded by December of the year of application.

Postdoctoral fellowships will initially be awarded for one year, with an award of up to $100, 000 per annum.

The successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply for up to two annual extensions subject to satisfactory progress and consideration by the Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee.

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 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.leukaemia.org.au

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 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

 

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

 

The Australian Academy of the Humanities is offering up to ten Fellowships to improve the capacity of Australian scholars to conduct research in all parts of the world.

Travelling Fellowships of up to $4,000 for short-term - not less than two weeks - research abroad in the coming year, are available to permanent resident scholars in Australia and working in the field of the Humanities who require access to resources held overseas.

Eligible disciplines include:

• The Arts
• Asian Studies
• Cultural and Communication Studies
• Classics
• Literature
• European Languages and Cultures
• History
• Linguistics
• Philosophy
• Religion
• The History of Ideas
• Archaeology

The Humanities Travelling Fellowships also incorporate the 'Ernst Keller European Travelling Fellowships'. The application form for the Humanities Travelling Fellowships is common to all Fellowships, and they are governed by the same rules, with the exceptions noted for each individual Fellowship below:

 

Ernst Keller European Travelling Fellowships
This scheme offers two fellowships for scholars who need to travel to Europe to undertake research in 2011 in European topics. Preference will be given to early career researchers and researchers in German studies; however, researchers in other European topics are eligible for the Fellowship and are welcome to apply.

 

David Philips Travelling Fellowships
The David Philips Travelling Fellowship is governed by the guidelines and conditions of the Academy’s Humanities Travelling Fellowship programme; it has however preference will be given to proposals that contribute to the advancement of knowledge of racial, religious or ethnic prejudice. Applications from researchers of South African history are particularly welcome; however, researchers with other areas of geographical interest are also encouraged to apply.

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/HTF/HTF.htm

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

 

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

 

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