Research Branch Bulletin

 

AUSTRALIA-FRANCE SYMPOSIUM
23 - 24 November 2011
Shine Dome, Canberra

This symposium explores the latest in biomedical research in France and Australia, with the goal of further enhancing research collaboration and identifying new research and training opportunities.

The Symposium is being supported by the Embassy of France and the Australian Government Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR).

Eminent researchers from France and Australia will make presentations in the fields of:

• Neuroscience
• Cancer
• Infection and Immunity
• Cardiovascular disease
• Clinical translation

The Symposium will also include policy & strategy discussions, and there will also be a focus on early to mid-career researchers (E-MCRs).

Opportunities for Early to Mid-Career Researchers (E-MCRs)
Four E-MCRs will be selected to speak from submitted abstracts and 20 E-MCR bursaries awarded to cover accommodation and registration costs.

 

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

 

Researchers intending to submit ARC Linkage Projects applications in the up-coming round need to complete a Notification of Intent form and return it to the Research Branch by Friday September 16, 2011.

This form can be found on the Research Branch's ARC webpage at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/, along with due dates and other important information.

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

 

FP7 is the short name for the Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development. This is the European Union's (EU) main instrument for funding research in Europe, and it will run from 2007 to 2013.

The annual program of individual FP7 calls has now been released. Below is a summary of calls that may be of particular interest to Australian participants.

 

Health
Innovative Strategies for Translation of Stem Cell Based Therapies in Regenerative Medicine (European Union-Australia cooperation)

Projects should aim to develop innovative strategies to stem cell-based therapies based on allogeneic and/or autologous sources, with an emphasis on understanding the mechanisms of action, nature of the donor cells, and the host response. Part of the research project will be conducted by Australian researchers in Australia while the other part would be conducted by collaborative partners in the EU. The work carried out in Australia would be funded through the NHMRC - European Union Collaborative Research Grants scheme.

Link to full announcement:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/cooperation?callIdentifier=FP7-HEALTH-2012-INNOVATION-1

 

Food, Agriculture and Fisheries, Biotechnology
Impact of Lifestyle on Well-Being and Diet-Related Disease

The objective is to improve understanding of the effects of lifestyle factors on human health and their relative importance, so as to contribute to developing new ways for the prevention of diet-related diseases, and for maintaining and promoting optimal health and well-being across lifespan and ultimately towards healthy ageing. Projects supported under this topic should integrate relevant partners from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and/or the USA. The participation of partners from those countries is essential to achieve the expected impact of the research to be undertaken.

Link to full announcement:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/cooperation?callIdentifier=FP7-KBBE-2012-6-singlestage

 

Socio-economic Sciences and the Humanities
Climate Change Uncertainties: Policymaking for the Pacific Front

Pacific countries are not directly responsible for climate change, but it has become a very critical issue for them, going beyond the topics usually raised in planning development aid. Climate change has already had a negative impact on the livelihoods of Pacific people, and is affecting infrastructure, agriculture, food and housing availability as well as access to land and water resources. A network of European researchers should thus be created, which should also include European and non-European researchers from the Pacific and the Overseas Territories in the region.

Link to full announcement:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/cooperation?callIdentifier=FP7-SSH-2012-2

 

Science in Society
Creating a Transnational Community of Practitioners

Over the last 10 years, the European Commission and Member States have invested millions of Euros in scientific research to present state-of-the-art data on women in science and gender in research, putting European research into a world-leading position. A dedicated internet portal will coordinate the efficient and effective communication of results, networking and knowledge between existing national and European projects in the field and their users to promote worldwide collaboration and awareness. The internet portal will support regular briefings aimed at policy makers in order to disseminate key policy reports and issues underpinning gender in research and innovation, seeking to expand the audience for these reports to new areas of work and regions (US, Canada, Australia, India, etc); Activities to coordinate recent and current relevant national and European projects should be foreseen such as annual concertation meetings.

Link to full announcement:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/capacities?callIdentifier=FP7-SCIENCE-IN-SOCIETY-2012-1

 

Marie Curie
International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES)

The Marie Curie International Research Staff Exchange Scheme is an action that aims to strengthen research partnerships through staff exchanges and networking activities between European research organisations and research organisations from countries with which the European Union has a S&T agreement (includes Australia) or is in the process of negotiating one, and countries covered by the European Neighbourhood policy. Compared to individual Marie Curie Actions, that provide mobility possibilities to individual researchers, this action will provide support to research organisations to establish or reinforce long-term research cooperation through a coordinated joint programme of exchange of researchers for short periods.

Link to full announcement:
http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/page/people?callIdentifier=FP7-PEOPLE-2012-IRSES

 

For more information regarding FP7, please contact Dr Don McMaster, Grants Officer, International Funding:

Ph: 08 8303 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

SYMPOSIUM
26 - 27 September
Shine Dome, Canberra

Geoengineering is increasingly being discussed as a possible strategy to counteract some of the effects of anthropogenic climate change.

While not advocating geoengineering, both the Royal Society in the UK and the US National Academy of Sciences have recently called for research to explore how geoengineering approaches may impact on the Earth system. To engage in any future high-level international discussion or agreements relating to geoengineering options, Australia needs to be well informed of the ideas being explored.

This symposium will address some of the implications, including opportunities and risks, of different suggested approaches to geoengineering the climate and the possible impacts in the southern hemisphere.

Program Outline

• Introduction to geoengineering the climate
• Carbon dioxide removal
• Solar radiation management
• Governance, ethics, risks and uncertainty

The symposium will include invited talks and short responses, with ample time for discussion.


For more information, please visit:
http://www.science.org.au/natcoms/nc-ess.html

 

Science Excellence Awards: External due date 9 Sept 2011
(see Deadlines section of this Bulletin)

There has been a recent change to the eligibility criteria within the Science Excellence Awards (SA) in the PhD Research Excellence category.

The eligibility has been altered (changes indicated in bold) to now read:

To be eligible in 2011, nominees must have undertaken their research with a South Australian based institution and have submitted their PhD thesis, received their examiners reports and conferral of degree no more than 12 months prior to the closure of the nominations of these awards 

Due to the problem with this particular nomination category, the Department of Further Education, Employment, Science & Technology (DFEEST), will be accepting nominations from individuals who fit both the original and altered criteria.

Any questions regarding this alteration may be directed to Dr Mary Rieger:

ph: (08) 8207 8703
email: Mary.Rieger@sa.gov.au

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

Early Cystic Fibrosis Lung Disease Studies in Humans, NHLBI (R01)
This FOA, issued by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI), National Institutes of Health, invites Research Project Grant (R01) applications that propose to investigate the early origins of cystic fibrosis (CF) lung disease and the mechanisms involved in development and progression of pulmonary abnormalities in young children with this condition. Studies may explore novel strategies for detecting early lung disease in infants and young children with CF, including minimally invasive biomarkers and/or imaging approaches, and utilize these methods to elucidate the molecular and cellular mechanisms of early lung disease onset and progression. The ultimate goal is development of novel approaches for diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of early CF lung disease.

Letter of Intent due: 12 December 2011
Application due: 4 January 2012
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-12-035.html

 

Building a Genetic and Genomic Knowledge Base in Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Diseases and Disorders (R21)
This FOA is intended to encourage research into dental, oral, and craniofacial diseases and disorders for which there is evidence for genetic heritability but for which we do not have a strong understanding of the genetics/genomics of the disease or disorder. Applicable areas of investigation include identification of promising areas of the genome, and characterization and elucidation of the function(s) of genetic variants that affect disease risk in humans. The ultimate goal of these studies will be to drive development of effective diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive approaches.

Letter of Intent due: 16 Sept 2011
Application due:10 October 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-315.html

 

T2 Translational Research:  Research leading to new health care practices, community programs and policies affecting older persons (R21)
This award supports exploratory/developmental R21 research projects on translational research (T2) directed towards development of health care practices, community programs and policies, including monitoring and quality improvement for pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches for preventing and treating key health issues affecting the elderly.  For the purposes of this FOA, T2 translational research on ageing is defined as research to gather information needed to develop or evaluate methods of translating results from clinical studies into everyday clinical practice and health decision making (e.g., adapting an efficacious intervention for application in clinical practice and evaluating its effectiveness in different clinical settings). Methods for T2 translational research include but are not limited to intervention studies, systematic reviews, meta analysis, outcomes research and implementation research.

Open Date: (Earliest Submission Date): 16 Sept 2011
Application due: 10 Oct 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-11-281.html

Gene-Environment Interplay in Substance Use Disorders (R03, & R21)
The National Institute on Drug Abuse and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism seek to stimulate and expand research on the interplay of genetic and environmental factors in the genesis, course, and outcomes of substance and alcohol use disorders (SUDs). Previous work in genetic epidemiology and molecular genetics has established that SUDs are highly heritable, developmental disorders with important genetic substrates.  Building on these findings, new studies using genetically informative approaches are needed to elucidate the complex interplay of genetic and environmental factors in developmental trajectories of SUDs and comorbid conditions, deepen and refine phenotypic definitions of SUDs, and meet the methodological challenges of the field

(R03) Open Date: (Earliest Submission Date): 16 Sept 2011
(R03)Application due: 10 Oct 2011
Link to (R03) announcement: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-237.html

(R21) Open Date: (Earliest Submission Date): 16 Sept 2011
(R21) Application due: 10 Oct 2011
Link to (R21) announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-236.html

 

Social and Behavioral Research on the Elderly in Disasters (R03 & R21)
This FOA issued by the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Nursing Research encourages Research Project Grant (R01) applications from institutions or organisations that propose to conduct research in the behavioural and social sciences on the consequences of natural and man-made disasters for the health and well-being of the elderly, with an ultimate goal of preventing or mitigating harmful consequences. Disasters include weather-related events, earthquakes, tsunamis, large-scale attacks on civilian populations, technological catastrophes, and pandemics.

(R03) Open Date (Earliest Submission Date): 16 Sept. 2011
(R03) Applications Due: 10 Oct 2011
Link to R03 announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-264.html

(R21) Open Date (Earliest Submission Date): 16 Sept. 2011
(R21) Applications Due: 10 Oct 2011
Link to (R21) announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-265.html

 

Mechanistic Studies of Pain and Alcohol Dependence (R21)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages applications that propose to conduct mechanistic studies on the relationship between alcohol drinking, alcohol dependence and pain. Pain transmission and alcohol’s reinforcing effects share overlapping neural substrates giving rise to the possibility that chronic pain states significantly affect alcohol use patterns and promote the development of dependence and addiction. In addition, long term alcohol intoxication and alcohol dependence induce pain symptoms and may exacerbate chronic pain arising from other sources. The objective of this FOA is to understand genetic, pharmacological and learning mechanisms underlying the association between the propensity to drink alcohol and pain responses.

Open Date (earliest submission date): 16 Sept 2011
Applications due: 10 Oct 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-268.html

 

Research on Research Integrity (R21)
This initiative seeks to capitalise on emerging basic science to accelerate the investigation of common mechanisms that play a role in initiating or maintaining research integrity, and are applicable across a broad range of research-related behaviours. By focusing basic research on the mechanisms of research integrity, and by integrating work across laboratory and field contexts, this initiative should transform the efficacy and effectiveness of RCR education and cost efficiency of behaviour change interventions when research misconduct is found. 

Letter of Intent due: 17 Oct 2011
Applications due: 24 Nov 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-11-009.html

 

Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications (ELSI) of Genomic Research (R03)
This funding opportunity encourages Small Research Grant (R03) applications to study the ethical, legal and social implications (ELSI) of human genome research.  These applications should be for small, self-contained research projects.  Of particular interest are projects that propose focused legal, economic, philosophical or historical analyses of new or emerging issues.

Open Date: (Earliest Submission Date): 16 Sept 2011
Application due: 10 Oct 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-249.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: 4 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: 6 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

ECMS

 

The Australian Synchrotron is a source of highly intense light ranging from infrared to hard x-rays used for a wide variety of research purposes. Researchers may apply for beamtime via the facility's Beamlines program.

Proposals are now being accepted for proposals for the first round of 2012 (Jan-May). This includes beamtime on:

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

Those who wish to use the ANBF in Tsukuba, Japan, should apply for time through either the XAS or PD facility and include a case for why the ANBF is required.

Please refer to the following webpage for current Beamline capabilities and for Beamline specific proposal guidelines: http://www.synchrotron.org.au/index.php/aussyncbeamlines/beamline-update.

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

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

For more information, please contact Dr Hugh Harris on 08 8303 5060, or by email: hugh.harris@adelaide.edu.au

 

Alzheimer’s Australia Research (AAR) is a non-profit company formed to promote, disseminate and fund research into dementia.  Through collaboration with Alzheimer’s Australia Victoria, AAR is offering new grants titled AAR-Vic research grants.  AAR-Vic research grants are being offered for the first time in 2011. 

Grants may be awarded in both biological/non-clinical and clinical/psychosocial research areas. However, in 2011, priority will be given to funding research in areas that are likely to directly benefit people with dementia, their families and carers.

Priority Areas
The priority areas for 2011 are:

• The less common forms of dementia, such as non-Alzheimer’s dementias including frontotemporal dementia and dementia with Lewy bodies.  Applications for projects addressing the unmet needs of people living with these conditions and their families are invited
  
  
• Assistive technologies that can help improve the quality of life of people with dementia and their families, for example, devices to track people at risk of wandering.  There is a need for better evidence about what is needed and what works to inform future service provision planning
  
  
• Supporting families and carers.  Families and friends who provide care for a loved one with dementia living in the community face many challenges and increased risk for mental and physical illness.  Research that addresses how carers can be better supported, including those living in rural and remote areas, will receive priority for funding.

Funding
Funding is available for two grants of up to $40,000 each, however, exceptional applications for up to $80,000 of funding will also be considered.  The grants are open to Australian based dementia research, but priority will be given to projects based in Victoria, or with potential benefits especially relevant to Victorians.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the AAR-Vic Dementia Research Grants:

• The principal investigator must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia. Principal investigators who have been resident in Australia for at least two years and have evidence of eligibility and application for permanent residency may also be eligible for the AAR Dementia Research Grant
  
  
• The research must be conducted in Australia. Priority will be given to projects based in Victoria, or with potential benefits especially relevant to Victorians

Submission
It is a standard 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 by the internal due date.

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

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

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://alzheimers.smartygrants.com.au

 

In collaboration with the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), ANPHA have established the Preventive Health Research Project Grants Program, intended to attract applications in health promotion research.

Applicants may apply for funding for translational research projects, with a focus being on the priority areas of alcohol, tobacco and obesity. Funding is available to support research (for example) that:

• assesses the effectiveness of existing preventive health policies and interventions
  
  
• identifies potential new preventive health interventions
  
  
• evaluates preventive health practice
  
  
• identifies appropriate preventive health intervention evaluation methodology
  
  
• assesses the potential impact of proposed preventive health policies
  
  
• addresses issues relating to social determinants of health and health inequalities through social epidemiology
  
  
• identifies impediments and/or facilitators to the successful uptake and translation of evidence‐based preventive health intervention(s)
  
  
• identifies optimal strategies to enhance the widespread adoption and institutionalisation of effective preventive health interventions

 

Funding
There is no specific limit to funding for each application. Applicants may apply for funding of up to three years duration, but the period must be justified within the application.

Funds may be used for supporting personnel, and for the purchase of research materials, provided these materials fall under the category of direct research costs.

Eligibility
Applicants may come from a broad background and include young researchers or mature people moving into research from practice and policy areas. Those seeking funding to support undertaking a PhD or post‐doctoral work are also invited to apply.

The following types of research will not be eligible for funding:

• biomedical, clinical, descriptive, or technology driven research
• research that involves researchers against whom findings of research misconduct have been made

Individuals are limited to holding a maximum of six NHMRC Project Grants (including NHMRC/ANPHA Project Grants) as a Chief Investigator. In addition, a Chief Investigator on an existing Program Grant is not permitted to hold, or apply for more than one Project Grant. All Chief Investigators must have fulfilled all obligations from previous NHMRC grants (if any).

 

Submission
It is a standard 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 by the internal due date.

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

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

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.health.gov.au

Health Sciences

 

The Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation (APERF) was established in 1990 to advance research into the causes, prevention and treatment of foot problems.

The Foundation offers financial support for projects that are focussed on the causes, management and treatment of foot and related problems. Included in the research focus are professional issues such as the development of aspects of podiatric care.

Funding
The APERF makes available a limited number of grants of up to $5,000.00 for novice researchers and $10,000.00 for experienced researchers. Funds may be granted for feasibility studies to investigate the potential of a project, particularly when seeding funding may help researcher obtain further and more substantial funds from another source.

Eligibility
The APERF grant scheme is open to everyone involved in foot and foot-related research. However, special weight will be given to podiatrists as investigators, particularly if they are the primary applicant(s).

Submission
It is a standard 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 by the internal due date. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

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

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

 

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

 

The Innovation Grants funding round provides an opportunity to trial an innovative idea, research a new concept or methodology, or to develop better supporting evidence relevant to the theory, policy and practice of health promotion. 

Proposals should be related to VicHealth's priority areas:

• smoking
• alcohol misuse
• lack of physical activity
• poor nutrition
• discrimination
• violence, and social and economic exclusion
• UV exposure

 

Funding
The maximum funding available is $200,000 over two years. Up to five (5) projects will be funded. This is a Category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR)

 

Eligibility
Research must be conducted in Victoria, about Victorians, however the administering organisation can come from anywhere in Australia. The Foundation encourages crossdisciplinary teams working on practical problems that have the potential to generate large health gains for Victorian population groups.

Submission
It is a standard 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 by the internal due date. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

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

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

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/Funding-Opportunities

Academy of Social Sciences (ASSA): Workshop Program 2012-13

 

The ASSA Workshops Program is a competitive program bestowing grants to assist social sciences researchers to convene a two-day, multidisciplinary research workshop.

Workshop Format
The Workshop format is interactive, normally held over two days, and includes a dinner at which further exchange and discussion can continue informally. Interdisciplinarity is expected and the topics and participants should reflect this.

It is expected that participants will include:

• established researchers and leaders in their areas of expertise
• early career scholars who are challenging and/or adding to debate

Expected Outcomes
The Academy expects dissemination of the workshop outcomes, through at least one of the following:

• Publication via a recognised publishing house
• Chapter/s in a publication, monograph or journal
• Published paper/s in professional journals
• On a university, institution or Academy website
• Media article (newspaper, radio or TV)

Funding & Timeframe
Workshops will be funded to a maximum of $7,500 for workshops to be conducted in the period 1 July 2012- 30 June 2013.

 

Submission
It is a standard 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

Humanities & Social Sciences Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.assa.edu.au/programs/workshop/

 

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.

Submission
It is a standard 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

 

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is inviting project proposals from research organisations and consultants with innovative research ideas capable of initiating transformational change in Australia’s northern beef, southern beef, and lamb and sheep meat industries.

Funding Priorities
Project proposals should specifically focus on increasing cost efficiency and productivity growth (including adaptability and risk management), delivering against Imperative Three of the National Beef and Sheepmeat RD&E Strategic Plans.

Funding
Up to $5.75 million of funding is available to be invested over five years, from the northern beef, southern beef, and lamb and sheepmeat investment areas. Proposals that deliver across multiple investment areas are encouraged.

 

Submission
Please submit a hardcopy of your preliminary proposal to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet.

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.mla.com.au/research-and-development

 

The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation invests in the knowledge needs of three portfolio areas:

• New and Emerging Industries
• Established Rural Industries
• National Rural Issues

RIRDC invites researchers to submit preliminary proposals for R&D funding that will meet the specific objectives, or a number of objectives, as outlined in the current research priorities. This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR).

In planning and submitting proposals for RIRDC-funded projects prospective researchers need to familiarise themselves with the application procedure, the Corporation's over-arching goals and strategies, the goals and strategies of the relevant R&D programs and the specific priorities for R&D for the year for which the proposal is being submitted. For further information on this process, please refer to the booklet: Doing Business With RIRDC

Submission
Preliminary research proposals are submitted online using RIRDC's web-based project management system called Clarity.

To set up a secure account before submitting a proposal, please contact the RIRDC helpdesk for a username and password.
Email: helpdesk@rirdc.gov.au or Ph: (02) 6271 4100

Please Note
It is a standard 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.

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.rirdc.gov.au/researchers

 

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

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

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

 

Funding & Duration
FRDC investment (including any industry cash contributions) must not exceed $75,000 (this is not inclusive of in-kind contributions). Projects must be completed within 18 months. This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR).

 

Submission
It is a standard 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.frdc.com.au/research/applying-for-funding

 

Applications are invited from postgraduate students and other independent researchers with expertise in the history of Australian science for the 2011 Moran Award for History of Science Research. The purpose of the award is to encourage use of the Basser Library collections, especially by younger researchers.

Award conditions
The $2500 award is offered annually and generally to one person, but may be split between candidates at the selection committee’s discretion. It can be used towards travel and accommodation costs associated with travelling to Canberra to use the library.

Submission
It is a standard 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://science.org.au/basser/basser-award.html

 

The Foundation for Children is dedicated to raising funds for the health, well-being and welfare of children. The Foundation aims to provide financial support for a wide range of projects designed to improve children's health and welfare, with a particular interest in supporting projects which have difficulty obtaining funds from other sources.

Funding & Duration
The Foundation is inviting Expressions of Interest for grants of around $50,000 - $80,000 per year, and for either one or two years. A maximum amount of $100,000 for one year will be awarded, with no more than a total of $160,000 awarded for a two year project. Occasional exceptions are made to these general guidelines.

Successful applicants will be notified in May 2012, with projects receiving first payments in July 2012. This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR).

Submission
It is a standard 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 by the internal due date.

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

Applications for Child Research Grants are administered by the Health Sciences team at the Research Branch.
For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact: raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

 

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

Health Sciences

 

The JDRF Short-term Bridge Awards support the research of investigators whose research is being curtailed or delayed by failure to receive funding. The goal of this “bridge” funding is to help investigators generate additional supporting data for an amended, competitive application.

Funding
This award will provide one year of funding of US $55,000 for research grant applications that address a high priority research area for JDRF, failed to receive funding but scored within 10% of the funding payline for a review cycle of a research funding agency up to a year prior to the request to JDRF.

Eligibility
Applications may be submitted from international non-profit organisation both public and private, such as universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local governments, and eligible agencies of the federal government. Applications must hold an MD, DMD, DVM, PhD, or equivalent and have a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medical school, or other research facility.

There are no citizenship requirements for this program.

Submission
It is a standard 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.jdrf.org

Health Sciences

 

The MRA is soliciting proposals that address the gap in translational science: turning scientific discoveries into tools and/or treatments for high risk individuals or melanoma patients. Proposals will be accepted for the for the following Awards:

Young Investigator Award
Funding: up to US $75,000 per year for two to three years.

For investigators within four years of their first academic faculty appointment to accomplish innovative, early concept scientific projects.

Established Investigator Award
Funding: up to US $125,000 per year for two to three years.

For investigators with an established record of scientific productivity to conduct projects supported by preliminary data.

Pilot Award
Funding: up to US$50,000 per year for two years.

For potentially transformative pilot studies from investigators who are past the initial four years of their first academic faculty appointment. Pilot proposals are not required to contain extensive preliminary data, but must articulate a clear hypothesis and translational goals.

Academic-Industry Partnerships
Funding: up to US $100,000 per year for two to three years from MRA to conduct projects supported by preliminary data. Industry funds or in-kind support must match/may exceed MRA funds for two to three years, for a total annual award value of $200,000 or more.

These awards are designed to facilitate interactions between the academic and industrial research sectors, and will be co-funded by MRA and an industrial collaborator whose involvement is essential to the project. The PI must be an academic investigator.

Academic-Nonprofit Partnerships
MRA will consider partnership proposals from established academic investigators who secure co-funding from other nonprofit entities, such as nonprofit foundations, societies, or philanthropists. Award amounts will be as described above for Industrial partnerships.

Eligibility (General)
Principal Investigators (PIs) must hold a faculty appointment at an academic research institution within or outside the United States at the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent) or above. Investigators need not be specifically trained in melanoma research, however they should be working in an environment capable of conducting high quality, high impact melanoma research.

Submission
It is a standard 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.curemelanoma.org/research

Multidisciplinary

 

The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) is a platform for bilateral collaboration in science, jointly managed and funded by the governments of Australia and India.

Round 6 of the AISRF will comprise two components:

• Indo-Australian Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (Indo-Australian S&T Fund)
• Indo-Australian Fund for S&T Cooperation in Biotechnology (Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund)

Support is provided under these components for collaborative research projects or workshops involving Australian and Indian lead partners.
For Round 6 applications are encouraged for workshops which will develop proposals for joint research projects to be submitted in next year’s funding round.

Please note the specific priority areas of research for each scheme, listed below.

 

Indo-Australian S&T Fund
The Indo-Australian S&T Fund is managed jointly by the Australian Government Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) and the Indian Government Department of Science and Technology (DST).

Priority areas for collaborative projects:

• Material Science including Nanotechnology
• Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Environmental Science including Climate Change Research

Priority areas of research for collaborative workshops:

• Agricultural Research
• Astronomy and Astrophysics
• Environment Sciences (including climate change research)
• Micro-electronics Devices and Materials
• Material science (including nanotechnology)
• Renewable Energy
• Marine Sciences
• Earth Sciences
• Information and Communication Technology

 

Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund
The Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund is managed jointly by DIISR and the Indian Government Department of Biotechnology (DBT).

Priority areas for collaborative projects:

• Stem Cells
• X Transgenic Crops and Marker-assisted Breeding
• X Bioenergy and Biofuels
• X Vaccines / Medical Diagnostics

Priority areas of research for collaborative workshops:

• Biomedical Devices and Implants
• Stem Cells
• Transgenic Crops and Marker-assisted Breeding
• Nutraceuticals and Functional Foods
• Bioremediation
• Bioenergy and Biofuels
• Vaccines / Medical Diagnostics

 

Eligibility

• Apply in one of the priority areas of research
  
  
• Be one of the following ‘eligible organisations’ (or a consortium of eligible organisations)
  • Australian tertiary education institution
  • Australian Cooperative Research Centre
  • Australian Commonwealth-funded research organisation
  • Australian State/Territory-funded research organisation
  • Australian public research company
  • Australian private research company
  • Australian not for profit research organisation
  • Other Australian incorporated entity
    
    
• Be from an organisation that is registered for GST, is incorporated or if a university, is exempt from income tax
  
  
• Have at least one Indian partner and confirmation from the implementing Indian agency that a corresponding application from that Indian partner has been received (this confirmation will be obtained by the Australian Government).

 

Funding & Duration
Projects may range from short bilateral collaborations to more complex projects spanning up to 3 years. The maximum amount of funding that can be awarded to a successful project by the Australian Government has been capped at AUD $300,000. However a higher cap of $400,000 is available for projects that can demonstrate at least one active ‘end user’ partner.

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

 

Submission
It is a standard 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:
https://grants.innovation.gov.au/

Multidisciplinary

 

The Governments of SA and Regione Puglia have agreed to jointly present the 2011 Regione Puglia - South Australia Awards for Research Collaboration.

The Awards aim to promote relations between research institutes and universities from the two regions, with a view to intensify collaboration and agreements between research centres and universities based in Puglia and SA, promote increased participation in relevant international programs and initiatives, and intensify technical-scientific collaboration in the key industry sectors in both regions.

Funding
The SA Department of the Premier and Cabinet has allocated AUD $700,000 towards a maximum of ten projects.

Eligibility
Applications are open to researchers in research organisations and universities based in South Australia, who are willing to undertake research activities in the areas below, which have been identified for research collaboration, with researchers in Puglia institutions.

The areas identified for research collaboration are:

• biotechnology
• energy
• integrated logistics
• nanotechnology
• megatronics
• agriculture
• conservation
• water
• information technology
• tourism

 

Submission
Please submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a completed and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet.

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.premcab.sa.gov.au/

Multidisciplinary

 

The following US National Institutes of Health Research Project Grants are now open, following on from pre-announcements advertised in recent Research Branch Bulletins:

 

Building a Genetic and Genomic Knowledge Base in Dental, Oral, and Craniofacial Diseases and Disorders
This FOA is intended to encourage research into dental, oral, and craniofacial diseases and disorders for which there is evidence for genetic heritability but for which we do not have a strong understanding of the genetics/genomics of the disease or disorder. Applicable areas of investigation include identification of promising areas of the genome, and characterization and elucidation of the function(s) of genetic variants that affect disease risk in humans. The ultimate goal of these studies will be to drive development of effective diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventive approaches.

Application due: 28 September 2011
Link to full announcement:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-317.html

 

Social and Behavioral Research on the Elderly in Disasters
This FOA issued by the National Institute on Aging and the National Institute of Nursing Research encourages Research Project Grant (R01) applications from institutions or organisations that propose to conduct research in the behavioural and social sciences on the consequences of natural and man-made disasters for the health and well-being of the elderly, with an ultimate goal of preventing or mitigating harmful consequences. Disasters include weather-related events, earthquakes, tsunamis, large-scale attacks on civilian populations, technological catastrophes, and pandemics.

Applications Due: 28 Sept 2011
Link to full announcement:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-263.html

 

Mechanistic Studies of Pain and Alcohol Dependence
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) encourages applications that propose to conduct mechanistic studies on the relationship between alcohol drinking, alcohol dependence and pain. Pain transmission and alcohol’s reinforcing effects share overlapping neural substrates giving rise to the possibility that chronic pain states significantly affect alcohol use patterns and promote the development of dependence and addiction. In addition, long term alcohol intoxication and alcohol dependence induce pain symptoms and may exacerbate chronic pain arising from other sources. The objective of this FOA is to understand genetic, pharmacological and learning mechanisms underlying the association between the propensity to drink alcohol and pain responses.

Applications due: 28 Sept 2011
Link to (R01)announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-267.html

 

Effects of Secondhand Smoke on Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Disease Mechanisms
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. 

Application due: 28 Sept 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-244.html

 

Obesity and Asthma: Awareness and Management
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.

Application due: 28 Sept 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-245.html

 

Basic Research in Calcific Aortic Valve Disease
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: 4 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
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: 6 Oct 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-12-021.html

 

Submission
Letters of Intent (LOI) where required, are to be submitted directly to the sponsor. Please send a copy of your LOI to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

Hardcopies of finalised proposals are submitted via the Research Branch, accompanied by a completed and signed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet.

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

 

The Cancer Research Institute (CRI) Fellowship Awards support qualified young scientists at leading universities and research centers around the world who wish to receive training in cancer immunology. 

Funding & Timeframe
The Fellowship provides stipends of US $50,000 for the first year, $53,000 for the second year and $57,000 for the third year. In addition, an allowance of $1,500 per year is allotted to the host institution for use at sponsor’s discretion to help pay for the fellow’s research supplies, travel to scientific meetings or health insurance.

Fellowships can be activated three months after the application deadline but no later than one year following the deadline. Awards activate on the first of the month.

Eligibility

• Applicants for the CRI Fellowship Program must be working in areas directly related to cancer immunology. An eligible project must be immunology with direct relevance to solving the cancer problem. Proposals outside this area will not be considered. Applicants must include a summary describing how their proposal falls within these criteria
  
  
• Applicants must have a doctoral degree by the date of award activation and must conduct their proposed research under a sponsor who holds a formal appointment at the host institution
  
  
• Applicants with 5 or more years of relevant postdoctoral experience are not eligible, with the exception of M.D. applicants, who should not include years of residency in this calculation
  
  
• Only in exceptional circumstances will applicants who have already spent 3 or more years in a sponsor’s laboratory by the start date of fellowship be considered for a fellowship award
  
  
• Work can be carried out in the United States or abroad but must take place at non-profit institutions
  
  
• Only one fellow per sponsor may apply per application round, and faculty sponsors may not have more than three CRI-supported fellows at any time

 

Submission
It is a standard 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://cancerresearch.org/Programs.aspx?id=242

 

The following opportunity was originally advertised with an internal due date of 1 Sept 2011. Please note the NEW internal due date is 23 Sept 2011.

The Susan G Komen for the Cure 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. Grants are awarded to the Fellow (designated as the Principal Investigator (PI) on the application) and one or two Mentors.

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

Eligibility

Fellow/PI

• Must have a doctoral degree, including MD, PhD, DrPH, DO, or equivalent
  
  
• By the date of full application submission, the Fellow must be no more than 3 years post-completion of his/her most recent clinical fellowship or 5 years post-completion
  of his/her most recent residency (for physicians), or 5 years post-completion of his/her most recent PhD
  
  
• May not hold any current faculty appointments, with the exception of clinical fellows who hold the title of “Instructor” in order to see patients
  
  
• May not currently be or have been a fellow on a Komen PDF
  
  
• Must conduct the proposed research and training at the Mentor’s institution, which may be located anywhere in the world
  
  
• Must ensure that all past and current Komen-funded grants or awards are up to date and in compliance with Komen requirements (e.g., progress report submissions, IRB approvals, etc.)
  
  
• Are not required to be U.S. citizens or residents

Specifically for Clinicians

• Must have completed all formal medical/surgical training by the start of the clinical fellowship
  
  
• Must be able to commit at least 60% of full-time effort to research during each year of the grant period

Mentor

• Must hold a full-time faculty appointment with an accredited institution
  
  
• Must currently conduct breast cancer research
  
  
• Must ensure that all past and current Komen-funded grants or awards are up to date and in compliance with all Komen requirements
  
  
• Are not required to be U.S. citizens or residents

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://ww5.komen.org/ResearchGrants

 

ASBMB Fellowships provide funds to assist the recipient to attend an overseas conference in a field associated with biochemistry or molecular biology or to visit briefly a research laboratory in Australia or elsewhere to access specialised equipment or to learn new research techniques.  The Awards Committee may award a number of ASBMB Fellowships. 

An outstanding ASBMB Fellowship applicant may receive the Fred Collins Award, which includes an additional $1000 award.

Eligibility
The Awards Committee will award several ASBMB Fellowships to postgraduate students who are no more than 2 years prior to the completion of their PhD degree or recently graduated postdoctoral researchers no more than 2 years subsequent to the award of their PhD degree. Applicants must have been members of the Society for at least 12 months before the year in which the Fellowship application is to be considered.

Submission
It is a standard 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

 

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

 

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

 

The GRDC offers financial assistance to individuals or groups within the Australian grains industry wishing to attend a conference or undertake travel that may ultimately benefit the Australian grains industry. GRDC places a high priority on the dissemination and communication of knowledge gained from the experience offered by Travel Awards.

Eligibility
To be eligible for a GRDC Travel Award, the applicant must not be eligible for a Grains Industry Development Award, and must not be associated with a current GRDC project.

Submission
It is a standard 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.grdc.com.au/director/apply/traveltrainingawards

 

The Life Technologies Education Award rewards outstanding achievement in education in biochemistry or molecular biology, especially innovation and creativity in education, with a view to fostering leadership in this important area of the Society's objectives.

The Award will enable the recipient to participate in an international conference with a significant focus on education, or to spend a period of time at another institution (in Australia or overseas) for the purposes of undertaking developments in education in biochemistry and molecular biology. The recipient will present a lecture within the Education Symposium at the ComBio meeting.

Eligibility
Applicants must have been members of the Society for at least 2 years before the year in which the Award application is to be considered.

Submission
It is a standard 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

 

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

 

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

Multidisciplinary

 

The Dan David Prize is a joint international enterprise, endowed by the Dan David Foundation and headquartered at Tel Aviv University. The Prize recognizes and encourages innovative and interdisciplinary research that cuts across traditional boundaries and paradigms.

The Dan David Prize covers three time dimensions - Past, Present and Future - that represent realms of human achievement:

• The Past refers to fields that expand knowledge of former times.
• The Present recognises achievements that shape and enrich society today.
• The Future focuses on breakthroughs that hold great promise for improvement of our world.

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

 

For more information about the nomination process, please visit:
http://www.dandavidprize.org/index.php/prize-nominations/prize-nominations.html

Health Sciences

 

The JDRF invite applications for the following research grants, in-line with the Foundation's Research Priority Areas, to commence in 2012:

 

Career Development Awards
Funding: US $150,000
Duration: 5 years

Internal due date: 8 Sept 2011

The primary purpose of the Career Development Award is to attract qualified and promising scientists early in their faculty careers and to give them the opportunity to establish themselves in areas that reflect the JDRF research emphasis areas. The Career Development Award is intended for individuals in a relatively early stage of their career. Ordinarily, their first degree (MD, PhD, DMD, DVM, or equivalent) will have been received at least three but not more than seven years before the award.

The applicant must hold an academic faculty-level position (including assistant professor or equivalent) at the time of the application, at a university, health science center, or comparable institution with strong, well-established research and training programs for the chosen area of interest.

 

Early Career Patient-Oriented Diabetes Research Award
Funding: US $150,000
Duration: 5 years

Internal due date: 8 Sept 2011

The JDRF Early Career Patient-Oriented Diabetes Research Award will provide crucial support to investigators who plan to pursue a career in diabetes-related clinical investigation. These prestigious awards are made in the later stages of training and include the ability for recipients to transition to independent faculty or research appointments.

The successful candidate will have an MD or MD-PhD, hold an appointment or joint appointment in a subspecialty of clinical medicine, and conduct human clinical research. Candidates must hold an appointment or joint appointment in a clinical department.

The applicant must be sponsored by an investigator who is affiliated full-time with an accredited institution, who pursues clinical research, and who agrees to supervise the applicant's training. The sponsor does not necessarily need to have a background in diabetes, but the research project must be type 1 diabetes-related and patient-oriented.

 

Citizenship & Location
There are no citizenship requirements for the aforementioned programs. Fellowship research may be conducted at foreign and domestic, for-profit and nonprofit, and public and private organisations such as universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local governments, and eligible agencies of the federal government.

Submission
It is a standard 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.lls.org/#/researchershealthcareprofessionals

Health Sciences

 

The JDRF invite applications for the following Postdoctoral Fellowships, in-line with the Foundation's Research Priority Areas, to commence in 2012:

 

Postdoctoral Fellowship (Early Career)
Funding: $US 43,240 - $57,568
Duration: 3 years

Postdoctoral fellowships are designed to attract qualified, promising scientists entering their professional career in the diabetes research field. The applicant is required to work with a sponsor who can provide a training environment conducive to beginning a career in type 1 diabetes-relevant research. The fellowships are intended for those in a relatively early stage of their career.

Ordinarily, their first degree (PhD, MD, DMD, DVM, or equivalent) will have been received no more than five years before the fellowship. Since this program is targeted to those who would benefit from postdoctoral research training in preparation for later faculty appointments, applicants may not have faculty appointments.

The applicant must also be sponsored (mentored) by an investigator who is affiliated full-time with an accredited institution, and who agrees to supervise the applicant's training. The sponsor does not necessarily need to have a background in diabetes, but the research project must be type 1 diabetes-related.

 

Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship (Career Transitional)
Up to US $90,000
Duration: 3 years

The Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship program is designed to attract qualified and promising health scientists, to provide an opportunity to receive full time research training, and to assist these promising individuals in transitioning from a fellowship to an independent (faculty-level) position.

The fellowships are intended for those in a relatively early stage of their career. Generally, their first degree (PhD, MD, DMD, DVM, or equivalent) will have been received no more than 5 years before the fellowship.  Applicants who have completed 1-3 years of postdoctoral training and now show extraordinary promise may wish to apply for this advanced award. 

The applicant must be sponsored by an investigator who is affiliated full-time with an accredited institution and who agrees to supervise the applicant's training. The sponsor does not necessarily need to have a background in diabetes, but the research project must be diabetes-related.

 

Citizenship & Location
There are no citizenship requirements for the aforementioned programs. Fellowship research may be conducted at foreign and domestic, for-profit and nonprofit, and public and private organisations such as universities, colleges, hospitals, laboratories, units of state and local governments, and eligible agencies of the federal government.

Submission
It is a standard 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.lls.org/#/researchershealthcareprofessionals

 

AINSE Ltd awards provide funding to support projects undertaken by researchers from member institutions which have an identifiable focus on nuclear materials and nuclear techniques of analysis and/or on the use of the unique national facilities and expertise at the Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO).

AINSE Research Awards

• cover the costs associated with access to AINSE-supported Facilities (ASFs);
• contribute to the cost of travel and/or accommodation when the university researcher lives in a city different from that in which the facility is located;
• may contribute toward the cost of equipment and/or materials which are necessary for, but not precursors for the experiment at ANSTO.

Funding
The average size of AINSE Research Award is between $10,000 to $30,000.

Submission
It is a standard 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://grants.ainse.edu.au/

 

The Science Excellence Awards (South Australia) recognises and rewards outstanding scientific endeavour, both its application within industry, and the advancement of science and mathematics education.

This year’s Awards are being launched with a new set of categories focussed on high achievers in the early stages of their careers, including PhD graduates and early career STEM professionals and educators.

Categories:

• South Australian Scientist of the Year SA
• Early Career Researcher - SA Tall Poppy of the Year
• PhD Research Excellence (three awards)
• Early Career STEM Professional (two awards)
• Early Career STEM Educator of the Year (two awards)

Prizes:

South Australian Scientist of the Year
One winner will be awarded in this category, receiving prize money to the value of $20,000.

South Australian Young Tall Poppy of the Year
One winner will be awarded in this category, receiving prize money to the value of $5,000*

All other categories
One winner will be awarded per category, receiving prize money to the value of $5,000*

* Categories which are sponsored will receive additional prize money from their respective sponsor.

For more information and nomination instructions, please visit:
http://www.scienceawards.sa.gov.au/

Multidisciplinary

 

A program of prestigious awards initiated in 1998 to recognise outstanding achievements in collaboration between business and tertiary education in the fields of Research & Development and Education & Training. The objective of the program is to highlight at a national level the benefits of such collaboration, and enhance links between industry and universities.

The award is made to a program or project involving a collaborative partnership between business and tertiary education. Therefore, the collaborating organisations nominated for the award must come from business and from tertiary education.

This year’s Awards are for:

• Best Research & Development Collaboration
• Best Higher Education & Training Collaboration
• Best Vocational Education & Training Collaboration
• Best Collaborations with a Regional Focus
• Best Community Engagement Collaboration
• Excellence in Accounting Teaching Collaboration (new)
• Best Entrepreneurial Educator of the Year Award
• Award for Outstanding Philanthropic Support of Higher Education
• Ashley Goldsworthy Award for Sustained Collaboration between Business and Tertiary Education

Applications may be submitted for an Award in one or more categories, however, an application may only win one Award.

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

H&SS

 

The Centre for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts (CASVA) is based at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, USA. The Centre offer Visiting Senior Fellowships for full-time research into the history, theory, and criticism of visual art, including fields of study such as painting, sculpture, architecture, landscape architecture, urbanism, prints and drawings, film, photography, decorative arts, industrial design, and other arts.

Scholars are expected to reside in Washington and to participate in the activities of the Center throughout the fellowship period. Lectures, colloquia, and informal discussions complement the fellowship program. Visiting senior fellows are provided with studies.

Eligibility
Visiting senior fellowships are intended for those who have held the PhD for five years or more at the time of application, or who possess an equivalent record of professional accomplishment.

Funding & Duration
The Center awards up to twelve short-term (up to 60 days) Visiting Senior Fellowships Annually. Stipends for two-month fellowships range from $6,000 to $8,000, depending on relocation requirements.
Fellowships must be taken between 1 March and 15 August 2012.

 

Submission
It is a standard 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.nga.gov/casva/casvavissen.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 standard 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

 

The Board of the Ludvig Holberg Memorial Fund is now calling for nominations for the Holberg International Memorial Prize 2012 for outstanding scholarly work in the
fields of the arts and humanities, social science, law and theology.

The prize has a value of NOK 4.5 million (approx.AUD $782, 000).

Scholars holding a senior position at universities and other research institutions within the above mentioned academic fields are entitled to nominate candidates for
the Holberg International Memorial Prize.

For more information and nomination instructions, please visit:
http://www.holbergprisen.no/en/nomination.html

 

The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation invests in the knowledge needs of three portfolio areas:

• New and Emerging Industries
• Established Rural Industries
• National Rural Issues

RIRDC invites researchers to submit preliminary proposals for R&D funding that will meet the specific objectives, or a number of objectives, as outlined in the current research priorities. This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR).

In planning and submitting proposals for RIRDC-funded projects prospective researchers need to familiarise themselves with the application procedure, the Corporation's over-arching goals and strategies, the goals and strategies of the relevant R&D programs and the specific priorities for R&D for the year for which the proposal is being submitted. For further information on this process, please refer to the booklet: Doing Business With RIRDC

Submission
Preliminary research proposals are submitted online using RIRDC's web-based project management system called Clarity.

To set up a secure account before submitting a proposal, please contact the RIRDC helpdesk for a username and password.
Email: helpdesk@rirdc.gov.au or Ph: (02) 6271 4100

Please Note
It is a standard 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.

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.rirdc.gov.au/researchers

 

The Dust Diseases Board (DDB) provides a no fault compensation scheme to workers who have developed a compensable dust disease from occupational exposure to dust as a worker in New South Wales and to their dependants. A list of dust diseases covered by the Workers Compensation (Dust Diseases) Act 1942 is available on the website.

The Dust Diseases Board invites applications for funding of research projects commencing in 2012 in the following areas:

• Innovative approaches to preventing occupational dust diseases
• Developing/evaluating improved treatments for dust diseases
• Developing/evaluating new treatments and services to improve the quality of life for workers suffering from dust diseases
• Improved techniques for screening and diagnosis of dust disease and for assessing disability
• Evaluating existing treatments and services for dust disease
• Epidemiology of dust diseases.

Funding & Duration
Grants may be awarded to a maximum of  $250,000 for projects up to 2 years duration. The DDB may consider applications for higher amounts under exceptional circumstances for projects up to a maximum of 3 years duration.

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

 

Submission
It is a standard 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 by the internal due date.

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

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

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.ddb.nsw.gov.au/ResearchGrants

 

The 2011 CSL Florey Medal will be awarded to an Australian biomedical researcher for significant achievements in biomedical science and/or human health advancement for research conducted primarily in Australia. 

Prize & Conditions of Award
The CSL Florey Medal may be awarded to an individual, or jointly to up to three persons who would share the $50,000 prize money. There are no conditions attached to utilisation of the prize money. The Awardee(s) will be expected to:

• Attend the presentation ceremony on 21 November 2011 in Canberra including a lunchtime media briefing and an evening dinner
  
  
• Make themselves available for media interviews during the week of the ceremony
  
  
• Plan to be in Australia during a significant portion of the next year and participate in at least three science/biomedical promotion events associated with the CSL Florey Medal and AIPS

Eligibility

• Nominees should have completed a significant portion of their nominated research achievements in Australia
  
  
• Nominations will be accepted for an individual, and for up to three (3) named persons for joint nominations. Full research teams are not eligible
  
  
• Self-nominations are not eligible
  
  
• Nominees must be either permanent residents or citizens of Australia
  
  
• While the selection criteria focus on research achievements in line with the selection criteria, nominations from those working in industry or government sectors and demonstrating an equally high level of achievement are encouraged

For more information and nomination instructions, please visit:
http://www.aips.net.au

Multidisciplinary

 

HCA Foundation is an initiative of the Harvard Club of Australia. It supports learned exchange between Harvard University and Australia. These fellowships are aimed at innovators who are normally based at Harvard and have a persuasive plan to collaborate with Australia’s best science/technology researchers and educators. And similarly for Australian researchers to follow-up at Harvard.

A Fellowship award can cover travel to/from Australia, reasonable salary / living expenses in Australia for several months ($US9,000 per month is a guide figure), research-related travel within Australia, and perhaps purchases of research-specific materials, instruments or equipment. In some cases, the host institution may decide to enhance the project's outcomes by co-contributing, ie supplementing the Fellowship grant. Applications are invited from scientists, engineers and medical researchers who:

• are normally based at Harvard University or one of its closely affiliated institutions
• have links with research or science education activities in Australia
• were awarded their Ph.D. before 2008 (or qualification of equal rigor)
• alternatively, are Australia-based and seek funding to visit Harvard to follow up previous collaborations.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://hcag.org.au/AH-Fellowship/A-HF%202012%20webpage%20holding-2.htm

Health Sciences

 

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 following mechanisms within this program are currently available:

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
Link to announcement: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/11bcrpctra_pa.pdf

 

Impact Award
Supports unique research projects that focus on scientific and clinical breast cancer issues, which, if successfully addressed, could ultimately revolutionise 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
Link to announcement: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/11bcrpimpact_pa.pdf

 

Submission
Pre-Applications: submitted directly to the sponsor by 20 Sept 2011
Full Applications: hardcopy submitted to Research Branch by 15 Dec 2011

It is a standard 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://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/bcrp.shtml