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

 

Academic Researchers and Postgraduate Students are invited by eResearch SA to participate in a survey that focuses on the role of advanced Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in research. eResearch SA is interested in research practices and opinions from all disciplines, and any level of ICT useage in order to conduct research.

Information obtained through this survey will assist eResearch SA to understand the ICT needs of researchers, and how eResearch SA can further improve their services to meet those needs.

All aspects of the survey, including results, will be strictly confidential and anonymous. This web-based survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete. To begin the survey please follow this link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/eRSAICT

For more information, please email Sarah Nisbet, Executive Communications Officer for eResearch SA:
sarah.nisbet@ersa.edu.au

 

Draft ERA 2012 Journal List released for consultation
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has released the draft ERA 2012 Journal List for consultation.  The draft ERA 2012 Journal List is available for download from the ARC’s website at http://www.arc.gov.au/era/current_consult.htm.  The list contains information about eligible journals for ERA 2012 and the Fields of Research (FoR) codes assigned to each journal by the ARC.

The ARC will be accepting comments on the draft ERA 2012 Journal List until 4pm AEST, Monday 19 September 2011.  Comments on the draft ERA 2012 Journal List should be emailed to era@arc.gov.au and include the relevant ERA ID, journal title and ISSN as shown in the list.

SciVerse Scopus to be Citation Provider for ERA 2012
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has announced SciVerse Scopus as the citation data provider for ERA 2012.  Further information is available from the ARC’s media release dated Friday 9 September 2011, accessible at http://www.arc.gov.au/media/releases/media_09September11.htm.

Please direct any University of Adelaide queries regarding the ERA 2012 collection to era@adelaide.edu.au

 

The Research Branch has been working with a number of Faculties to provide research and grant focussed workshops & information sessions on a range of topics.
Slides from the following recent presentations are available to download from our website: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/resources/infosessions.html

Presentations include:

• Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences – Publications Collection Information Session (9 September 2011)
• Faculty of Health Sciences – 2012 NHMRC Projects Workshop (7 September 2011)
• Faculty of Health Sciences – 2012 ARC Discovery Projects Workshop (6 September 2011)
• Faculty of Professions - ARC Discovery Program Information Workshop (26 August 2011)
• Faculty of Professions - ARC Linkage Projects Information Workshop (19 August 2011)

For further information please contact Karen Burke (karen.burke@adelaide.edu.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

 

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

 

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

 

WORKSHOP
9.30am - 2pm
including working lunch
28 September 2011
University of Queensland Club,
Brisbane

Who Should Attend
This workshop is of benefit to researchers with significant research data collections, or stewards of research data collections (current or emerging), as well as providers of research data storage and management services.

About Research Data Storage Infrastructure (RDSI)
The Australian government, Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR), has funded a major ($50M) infrastructure project to develop a national Research Data Storage Infrastructure (RDSI). It is intended to support both the active collaborative use of research data during its collection and analysis, and the subsequent archival and potential re-use after publication.

To achieve this, RDSI is in the process of establishing a number of storage nodes around Australia, connecting them to each other and to institutions at the highest possible speeds, and coordinating them to provide a coherent, user-friendly interface to every researcher's desktop. Each node will work closely with research data collection projects to deliver a range of services, from basic storage up to rich collaborative analysis environments.

Research Data Services (ReDS)
Research data collections will be supported directly through one of the RDSI programmes called 'Research Data Services', or ReDS. The ReDS programme will provide funding for collections to be hosted and supported at the RDSI nodes, for at least the life of the RDSI project to mid-2014, and hopefully beyond.

To help design the ReDS programme, RDSI has been working with a number of researchers with significant collections, storage service providers, institutions and government agencies. This has led to an initial possible model (or 'tinman'), with many questions and options. To ensure that the final model meets the needs of as many researchers as possible, as well as supporting the nodes to deliver their services, RDSI is running a day-long workshop in Brisbane (details above), followed by a series of two-hour consultation meetings around the country.

To register for this workshop, please visit https://survey.its.uq.edu.au/

Download the ReDs Tinman Document

Download the RDSI Project Plan

 

The Science and Industry Endowment Fund (SIEF) will support scientific research that satisfies the following requirements:

• projects must be for activities in the fields of natural or applied science for the extension of knowledge, including the practical application of such knowledge;
• projects must be for national benefit and must assist Australian industry, further the interests of the Australian community or contribute to the achievement of Australian national objectives;
• projects must align with the Fund’s Strategic Objectives; and
• projects may include research for special purpose areas

It is anticipated that applications for Round 4 of SIEF’s Research Projects scheme will close in the second half of 2012.

Further information about SIEF, including subscription to the SIEF mailing list, details of outcomes from past funding rounds, closing dates and schemes, is available from the SIEF website at http://www.sief.org.au/index.htm

Contact: Karen Burke (karen.burke@adelaide.edu.au or x33534)

 

This award is intended to support translational research that will have an impact on extending and improving the function, quality of life, and life span for all individuals diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).Preliminary data required is required for this award mechanism, and clinical trials are not allowed.

Funding & Duration
Maximum allowable funding is US$525,000 in direct costs ($675,000 in direct costs if requesting an Optional Collaborator), for up to 3 years. Nested traineeships: Additional maximum of $75,000 for residents and $55,000 for medical students in direct and indirect costs over a one-year period of performance.

Eligibility
Principal Investigator: Must be at or above the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent).
Optional Qualified Collaborator: Must be at or above the level of Assistant Professor (or equivalent).
Optional Nested Resident and Medical Student Trainee: Resident trainee must be enrolled in an accredited residency program.
Medical student trainee must be enrolled in a nationally accredited (or equivalent) medical school. Trainees must be able to devote a minimum of 40% level of effort.

Submission
Pre-Applications due: 11 October 2011

Pre-Applications are to be submitted directly to the Sponsor, and a copy emailed to Dr Don McMaster:
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

For further information, please view the program announcement:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/11dmdrpiira_pa.pdf

 

The Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) provides US $16 million to research cancers not addressed in breast, prostate, lung (excluding mesothelioma), and ovarian cancer research programs currently executed by the DOD U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC). The funds provided are directed to be used to conduct research for the following topic areas:

• Blood Cancers
• Colorectal Cancer
• Genetic Cancer Research
• Kidney Cancer
• Listeria Vaccine for Cancer
• Melanoma and Other Skin Cancers
• Mesothelioma
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Pediatric Cancers
• Radiation Protection Utilising Nanotechnology

 

Discovery Award
This award mechanism supports the exploration of a highly innovative, untested, high-risk/ potentially high-reward concepts, theories, paradigms, and/or methods. The inclusion of preliminary data is strongly discouraged, and clinical trials will not be supported.

Funding & Duration
Up to US $200,000 for a maximum of 2 years

Eligibility
This award is open to all investigators. Postdoctoral fellows and early career independent investigators are encouraged to apply.

Submission
Pre-Application due: 13 October 2011

Pre-Applications are to be submitted directly to the Sponsor, and a copy emailed to Dr Don McMaster:
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

For further information, please view the program announcement:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/11prcrpda_pa.pdf

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

 

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

 

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

 

This 2012-13 Investment Plan provides an opportunity for prospective research partners to work with the GRDC to ensure that Australian grain growers have knowledge of, and access to, technologies and practices to enable them to effectively compete in global grain markets.

Tenders are called to address the following themes:

• Growers Meeting Market Requirements
• Improving Crop Yield
• Protecting Your Crop
• Profitable Farming Systems
• Maintaining the Farm Resource Base
• Building Skills and Capacity
• Grower Services

Submission
Please forward one original signed hardcopy application to the Research Branch, plus one electronic copy, 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

Electronic copies may be forwarded to:
rbsciences@adelaide.edu.au

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

Please notify the Sciences Team if you are considering applying for this scheme by emailing rbsciences@adelaide.edu.au

 

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.grdc.com.au/uploads/documents

 

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

Health Sciences

 

The Foundation offers Basic and Clinical Research Seed Grants, as follows, to investigators for preliminary research into Osteogenesis Imperfecta:

Seed Grants for Basic Research
A qualified applicant must hold an MD, DDS, DO, or PhD, and have a faculty level appointment within an academic institution. Basic research seed grants provide up to US $60,000 for one year. Seed grants cannot be used for Principal Investigator salaries or indirect costs.

Seed Grants for Clinical Research
A qualified applicant must hold an MD, DDS, DO, or PhD, and have a faculty level appointment within an academic institution or an affiliated health care system. Clinical research seed grants provide up to US$120,000 over two years. Seed grants cannot be used for Principal Investigator salaries or indirect costs.

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

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

 

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

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 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

 

 

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

Multidisciplinary

 

The United States Studies Centre's Research Grant program aims to support the US-focused research activities of academic staff in the humanities, social sciences, and related professional disciplines within Australian universities.

Eligibility
Any Australian academic (with either a fractional or continuing appointment) is eligible to apply either individually, or as the lead investigator. International collaborators are encouraged but only as co-applicants with the Australian lead researcher. Preference will be given to Level A-D (Associate Lecturer to Associate Professor) academic staff.

Funding
At least nine grants will be awarded. One grant up to $20,000 (for Researchers in Residence at the USSC) and at least eight of up to $10,000 (for External Researches).

Application
Candidates can apply for one or both of the grants on offer:

• Application Researchers in Residence at the US Studies Centre
• External Researchers

If an applicant applies for both, separate applications must be submitted.

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://ussc.edu.au/research/research-grants

 

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

Health Sciences

 

The Michael Geisman Fellowship awards provide up to US$50,000 per year, which can be used for salary, fringe benefits, and supplies. Fellowship awards are for one year; a second year of funding may be approved based upon satisfactory performance during the first year of funding.

Research must be done under the supervision of a mentor with training and experience in Osteogenesis Imperfecta research or research in a related field. Fellowship applications require that the mentor submit a copy of his/her NIH biosketch and a letter of recommendation on behalf of the trainee, which also confirms that the mentor will supervise the trainee’s research.

Fellowship applications also require two additional letters of recommendation from scientists or clinicians who can comment upon the applicant’s training, ability, and potential to develop expertise in OI research.

Eligibility
Applicants must hold an MD, DDS, DO, or PhD, and be appointed at the level of a post-doctoral trainee, or equivalent, within an academic institution. An applicant should have completed their Ph.D. or their clinical training within the past five years.

 

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

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

 

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

 

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 $70,000 The Australian Innovation Challenge Awards are aimed at finding Australia’s next big inventions, in fields ranging from clean energy technology, through agriculture to astronomy.

Categories
The seven professional categories reflect Australia’s national research priorities:

• environment
• health
• agriculture & food
• minerals & energy
• information & communications technology
• education
• manufacturing & hi-tech design (designs either taken up in Australia or exported)

Many of the categories also cover enabling technology, such as nanotechnology, advanced materials and biotechnology.

Eligibility
The Awards are open to individuals and teams, with the intention of recognising innovation for the public good, as well as breakthroughs with commercial potential

Prize
The winners of the professional categories will receive prizes of $5000. The overall winner will receive a further $25,000. An eighth category, Backyard Innovation, is open to the general public and has a $10,000 prize.

For more information about the nomination process, please visit:
http://www.theaustralian.com.au/innovationchallenge

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

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.

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 more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://hcag.org.au/AH-Fellowship

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

Health Sciences

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

The RACGP has established this Award to pay for direct research costs associated with the conduct of any study that has ethics approval, and is deemed to have relevance to general practice, health care, health outcomes, or health professional education.

Direct research costs include any item or service that materially contributes to the collection and analysis of data relevant to the aims of the research project. For instance it can include payments to practices for participation in a research project, payment for equipment and disposables, payment for paper or photocopying, telephone calls, data entry and statistical help.

Funding
The award is valued at up to $5,000

Eligibility
General practice registrars who have, will or are undertaking an academic term in a University Department or Discipline of General Practice or Rural Health.  Other research placements will be considered on their merits.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet 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.racgp.org.au

 

The Australian Orchid Foundation is a voluntary organisation of 100 members, devoted to the preservation, protection, promotion and cultivation of all orchid species and hybrids. It distributes many thousands of dollars every year, all raised from voluntary contributions, towards projects that further these aims. They support:

• Studies to research orchids in their habitat and management practices to protect those orchids and their habitats
• Studies of wild populations of orchids, their biology, distribution, conservation and taxonomy
• Cultivation and propagation of orchids
• Education of the public
• Education of young people in particular in the sciences relevant to orchids
• Publications

 

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

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

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

 

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

 

The Endowment was established from funds remaining from a successful gold conference in 1988. The Endowment is made annually, for the advancement of education and research in Earth Sciences to benefit Economic Geology in Australia.

Funding
In the year 2012, a total of $10,000 will be available for distribution through (and with the approval of) a university, in one or several of the following:

• Scholarships to senior university students and researchers for study and / or research in Australia in:
  • Economic Geology
  • Mineral Economics
• Technical visits
• Travel to conferences to deliver papers on aspects of Economic Geology in Australia
• Environmental Geoscience as applied to the Exploration / Mining Industry.

Please note
The Fund strongly encourages applicants to submit a letter of support from their University and/or supervisor in addition to their proposal.

 

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

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

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

 

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

 

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

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

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

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

 

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

The following broad categories of activity may be supported:

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

Funding

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

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

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

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

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

 

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

 

Funds are available under the Anti-Doping Research Program (ADRP) to support new anti-doping research projects commencing in 2011-12.

The aims of the ADRP are to improve the analytical capability for detecting banned substances and doping agents in sport and to better understand doping behaviours and inform practical doping deterrence strategies.

Priority Areas
For the 2011–12 funding round, the following priority research areas have been identified:

• Detection of gene doping and gene manipulation by identification of molecular signatures associated with gene transfer vectors, gene products or biological markers
  
  Detection of novel substances with suspected doping potential
  
  
• Improved detection of Prohibited Substances and Methods (including low dose doping techniques) using gas or liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, non-invasive imaging, immunological and/or biochemical methodologies
  
  
• Improved tools to detect Prohibited Substances and Methods
  
  
• Social science research in the areas of:
  • knowledge of doping
  • the design and/or application of more sophisticated anti-doping education programs, with possible application to a specific sport/s.

Funding
The proposed project budget must not exceed $250,000 in total and $150,000 in any 12 month period.

Submission
It is a general requirement for applicants to submit a hardcopy of finalised proposals to the Research Branch, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet 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 information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.dpmc.gov.au/sport/funding/anti-doping/research.cfm

 

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

 

Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) is a not-for-profit, industry-owned company.  It works in partnership with Australia’s horticulture industries to invest in research, development and marketing programs that provide benefit to industry and the wider community.

In 2011 HAL is offering the following research awards:

Graham Gregory Award
Prize: $10,000 cash prize, travel costs to the value of $2000 winner and family member to attend the award presentation in Sydney, plus a commemorative bronze medal

This award recognises outstanding achievement from all sectors of the horticulture industry, throughout the whole supply chain. Candidates must have established excellence in an area that has enhanced or developed the horticultural industry through activities such as research and development (including market research and development), education, training, technology transfer or advertising and promotion.

Young Leader Awards
Prize: The winner(s) will receive a prize valued at approximately $1500, travel to the award presentation in Sydney with one night’s accommodation.

This award recognises leadership from young people in horticulture. Candidates must be under 35 and have demonstrated leadership in any discipline relating to the horticulture industry.

 

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

Health Sciences

 

The Bachmann-Strauss Dystonia & Parkinson Foundation has funded over 165 research studies in the U.S. and abroad, and awarded over $10 million in grants. Primary research investments centre upon providing seed support for innovative ideas to the most promising scientific investigators in the field. Proposals submitted can be considered high risk and may be submitted without preliminary data. Applications designed to collect pilot data in preparation for other large grant applications (NIH etc.) are highly encouraged.

For 2012 the Foundation is offering the following Research Grants:

• Basic and Clinical Research in dystonia
• Interface between dystonia and Parkinson's disease
• Parkinson's disease

Funding
Maximum award of US $65,000, for 1 year. Grants will be considered for renewal for up to 1 year.

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

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

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

 

For more information and application guidelines, please visit:
http://www.dystonia-parkinson.org

 

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