Research Branch Bulletin

R01 - Research Project Grant Program
R03 - Small Grant Program
R21 - Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Award

 

Dynamics of Host-Associated Microbial Communities (R01) - NEW
Applications are invited for this funding opportunity that propose genetic, physiological, and ecological studies, designed to reveal the basic principles and mechanisms governing the symbiotic systems-dynamics of host-associated microbial communities.

Letter of Intent due: 13 December 2011
Application due: 20 December 2011
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-GM-13-001.html

 

Pilot and Feasibility Clinical Research Grants in Kidney or Urologic Diseases (R21) - NEW
This award intends to support small scale or pilot and feasibility clinical and translational research studies, including epidemiological studies or clinical trials related to kidney or urologic disease research. Studies should address important clinical and translational questions and are potentially of high clinical and public health impact. It is anticipated that some projects supported by these grants may lead to full-scale clinical studies including diagnostic strategies, epidemiological studies, or randomized clinical trials of diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of kidney or urologic diseases.

Application Due: 2 February 2012
Link to Full Announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-352.html

 

Environmental Influences on Stem Cells in Development, Health, and Disease (R01)
The goal of this award is to support novel research directions leading to understanding the potential of environmental exposures to alter function, proliferation, survival, and differentiation of stem cells, including embryonic and adult pluripotent and multipotent cells.

Letter of Intent Due: 28 October 2011
Application Due: 14 November 2011
Link to Full Announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-11-011.html

 

NIH Director's Transformative Research Awards (R01)
The NIH Director’s Transformative Research Awards complements NIH’s traditional, investigator-initiated grant programs by supporting individual scientists or groups of scientists proposing groundbreaking, exceptionally innovative, original and/or unconventional research with the potential to create new scientific paradigms. Little or no preliminary data are expected. Projects must clearly demonstrate potential to produce a major impact in a broad area of biomedical or behavioural research.

Letter of Intent Due: 12 December 2011
Application Due: 29 December 2011
Link to Full Announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-11-006.html

 

Social Neuroscience and Neuroeconomics of Aging (R01 & R21)
The objective of this scheme is to examine the social, emotional and economic behaviours of relevance to ageing, using approaches that examine mechanisms and processes at both (a) the social, behavioural or psychological (emotional, cognitive, motivational) level, and (b) the neurobiological or genetic level. Proposals are encouraged that have an overriding emphasis on economic, social or emotional processes and associated genetic or neurobiological processes. Applications should demonstrate either relevance for aging or for age differences or age-related changes in these processes.  Aging-relevant applications can address issues of importance to the well-being and health of either mid-life or older adults, and can include data spanning the entire life course.

R01 Application due: 20 January 2012
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-337.html

R21 Application due: 2 February 2012
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-11-336.html

 

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 utilisethese 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

 

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

 

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

This opportunity if available under two funding mechanisms:

R01 - Research Project Grant Program
P01 - Research Program Projects

The purpose of Oceans, Great Lakes and Human Health (OGLHH) is to provide linkages between members of the ocean sciences and biomedical communities in order to support interdisciplinary research in areas where improved understanding of marine processes and systems has potential to reduce public health risks.

This program will solicit grant applications that address marine or Great Lakes harmful algal bloom (HAB) research, marine or Great Lakes pollution, (e.g., chemical toxicants assessment of long-term chronic exposures versus acute exposures; aspects of global climate change that influence ocean or Great Lakes related human health outcomes; and development of statistical and bioinformatic tools to link developed oceanographic or Great Lakes models with less well developed human health exposure and disease models.) 

These awards are expected to create an environment conducive to interdisciplinary and reciprocally beneficial collaborations among biomedical scientists (e.g., epidemiologists, pharmacologists, toxicologists, microbiologists, cell and molecular biologists) and ocean scientists (e.g., biological and physical oceanographers, geochemists, and ecologists), with the common goal of improving our knowledge of the impacts of the ocean and Great Lakes on human health. 

 

Letter of Intent due date: 22 October 2011
Application due date: 8 November 2011
Due dates apply to both R01 & P01 mechanisms

Link to full announcement (R01): http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-11-013.html
Link to full announcement (P01): http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-ES-11-012.html

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

 

NVivo9 WORKSHOPS
University of Adelaide, 233 North Terrace
Security House Lab B19

Part A: Intro to NVivo9
Thursday 6 October
9:00am – 1:00pm

Part B: Working with NVivo9
Friday 7 October
9:00 – 1:00pm

Participants must be able to attend both workshops

About the Workshop
Dr Cate Jerram and Ms Nicole Moschakis from the Business School are offering NVivo9 workshops to all University of Adelaide staff during the mid-semester break. Limited places are available for this once-only offer of a $200* fee for a 2-day (9am–1pm) workshop. First to fully register will be given the limited places, (staff will be given priority as Grad Centre-provided HDR workshops will recommence in 2012). If you miss out, your name can be placed on a waiting list for future workshops.

Registration & Payment
To register for the workshops, please email Rob Reid: r.reid@adelaide.edu.au (8303 6254)

Payment can be organised via the following methods:

1. Internal Journal Transfer – please liaise with Niloufar Rokoei: niloufar.rokoei@adelaide.edu.au (8303 6141)
   
   
2. Cash payment can be made directly to the Business School, University of Adelaide, Level 12, 10 Pulteney Street
   
   
3. Cheques should be made payable to Revenue, The University of Adelaide SA 5005, Australia and forwarded to the Business School, Level 12, 10 Pulteney Street.
   Please note on the back of the cheque your name and "NVivo Workshop, 6-7 October 2011."

About NVivo9
NVivo9 is a software package that supports both qualitative and hybrid research methods for solo and collaborative researchers. It is currently available (at work and at home) to all University of Adelaide staff and students, courtesy of the DVC-R. For clear explanations and demonstrations of the way in which NVivo9 can support your research, visit www.qsrinternational.com.au

 

* Normal fees charged by QSR International for Nvivo9 workshops are $750 academic ($650 student) for 12 hours, catering & workbook set. The mid-semester break workshops will be 8 hours, and will not include catering or workbooks. Workbooks can be hired from the UofA library.

 

As part of its commitment to advance Parkinson’s therapies, PDF supports conferences that identify emerging clinical or basic science questions about Parkinson’s. Conference topics should have the potential to advance the field of Parkinson’s research and the development of therapies from “bench to bedside.”

Potential topics are wide-ranging but examples include the importance of synaptic pathology in Parkinson's gene therapy; selection of standard measures of cognitive function for Parkinson's clinical trials; or establishment of an impulse control disorder rating scale.  Applicants should be prepared to publish meeting results.

Funding
PDF invites scientists, neurologists and members of the scientific community to submit proposals for grants ranging from US $5,000 to $15,000 per conference.

Eligibility
This award is open to independent investigators both nationally and internationally, possessing a Ph.D., M.D., or the equivalent. Postdoctoral researchers and fellows are not eligible for this award.

Round opens: 14 October 2011
Applications due: 25 October 2011

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

For more information, please visit:
http://www.pdf.org

Research Week 2011
28 October to 4 November

The University of Adelaide’s inaugural Research Week celebrates the work of our world-class researchers and their life impact. This week-long event gives you the opportunity to attend a variety of hands-on workshops and seminars that show case the real life relevance and problem solving of the major challenges that the world faces today.

For more information about Research Week and to register, please visit:
www.adelaide.edu.au/research-week

 

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

 

Applications for the Psychological Health and Traumatic Brain Injury (PH/TBI) Research Program are being solicited by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Defense Health Program (DHP).

The PH/TBI Research Program was established in FY07 for the purpose of complementing ongoing Department of Defense (DOD) efforts towards promoting a better standard of care for PH (including post-traumatic stress disorder [PTSD]) and TBI in the areas of prevention, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation. This includes research to benefit service members, their family members, veterans, and other beneficiaries of the Military Health System (MHS).

Submission
Pre-Application due: 12 October 2011
Application due: 16 December 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/phtbi.shtml

ECMS

 

The ASI is seeking highly meritorious projects to fund as Australia-Germany Collaborative Solar R&D Projects pursuant to its Memoranda of Understanding with Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft zur Förderung der angewandten Forschung e. V. (Fraunhofer Institute) and Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) respectively.

The ASI will support solar R&D projects that are technically “excellent”, that demonstrate significant and quantifiable collaboration with the identified German research institutes and that will lead to increased commercial deployment of PV and CSP technologies: whether that commercial deployment is in the short, medium or long term.

Projects may be industry-led (research-provider supported), research-provider led (industry supported), or research-provider only, noting that the nature and depth of collaboration with one or more German research institutes, including committed contributions, is assessed as a key merit criterion.

Funding
The maximum amount of ASI funding for any individual Australia-Germany Collaborative Solar R&D Project will be AUD $500,000.

Eligibility
Applicants for Australia-Germany Collaborative Solar R&D Project funding must demonstrate collaboration with one or more German research institutes, including but not limited to those with which the ASI has an institutional linkage, as an essential pre-condition to consideration by the ASI of funding support for their proposed project. Further, applicants must demonstrate a quantifiable commitment to their proposed project from their collaborating German institute(s) and/or a German funding body.

 

Due date
There is no closing date for applications for Australia-Germany Collaborative Solar R&D Project funding. Applications will be reviewed by the ASI’s Research Advisory Committee (RAC) at regular intervals.

* For applicants who would like their project proposal considered at the next RAC assessment meeting, the closing date for proposals is 20 Oct 2011

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 ECMS/ARC grants team by emailing:
arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au

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

Health Sciences

 

Applications are invited from collaborative groups of interdisciplinary investigators, to convene a Think Tank with the view to developing a significant larger-scale, cutting-edge national research program and/or infrastructure program.

The aim of Think Tank funding is to bring together investigators with complementary abilities to formulate convincing plans, to allocate research roles and tasks, and to identify resources necessary for these larger programs.

Funding
The NBCF will provide funding for several think tanks, up to a maximum value of $15,000 each, to support travel and venue costs, to take place between January-June 2012

Eligibility
Applications are invited from the entire continuum of breast cancer research, from basic science to prevention, treatment and care. The Administering Institution and the Chief Investigator will jointly make an application. Collaborating and partnering institutions and investigators must be clearly identified in the application. Only 1 application per Chief Investigator is permitted. (Please refer to Guidelines on website below for more details)

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.nbcf.org.au

Health Sciences

 

The National Collaborative Breast Cancer Research Grant Program is designed to foster wide collaboration between groups of investigators and pooling of knowledge, expertise and resources to enable larger scale or accelerated research programs into the prevention, causes, treatment or management of breast cancer. In order to facilitate high-quality integrated proposals, the program development and application process will be conducted in two phases.

The call for applications is now open for Phase 2 – Collaborative Program.

Funding
Funding will be provided at $1 million dollars per annum, for up to 5 years and will be made available in two stages:

Stage 1
Up to $1 million dollars, per annum, for 3 years (Years 1-3)

Stage 2
Up to $1 million per annum for an additional two years (Years 4 and 5)

Provision of Stage 2 funding will be dependent on satisfactory completion of Stage 1 research and the availability of funds.

Eligibility
Applications are invited from the entire continuum of breast cancer research, from basic science to prevention, treatment and care. The Administering Institution and the Chief Investigator will jointly make an application. Collaborating and partnering institutions and investigators must be clearly identified in the application. Only 1 application per Chief Investigator is permitted. (Please refer to Guidelines on website below for more details)

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.nbcf.org.au

Health Sciences

 

Stillbirth Foundation Australia supports organisations or individuals undertaking research into the cause, prevention and management of stillbirth. The Foundation will consider applications that address any aspect of stillbirth, however priority will be given to rigorously designed clinical studies that address unexplained stillbirth, are designed to provide a greater understanding to prevent stillbirth of a known cause, or to enable best practice amongst staff caring for families who experience stillbirth.

Funding
The number of grants provided will depend on the quality of applicants and the amount requested. It is anticipated that that three or four grants-in-aid will be awarded, whole or in part, of up to $75,000 each. The Stillbirth Foundation Australia provides its grants for use within the subsequent twelve month period, however is willing to consider applications that request recurrent funding over a longer period.

Eligibility
The Stillbirth Foundation Australia will not fund applications for conference travel, equipment or building funds. Grant applications will be accepted from Australian bodies only.

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.stillbirthfoundation.org.au/2012research

 

Please note: only members of the TSANZ are eligible to apply for the following awards.

The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand is the peak professional body of thoracic physicians, scientists and other health care professionals involved in respiratory health. The Society has announced the availability of the following Research and Career Development Awards for 2012:

 

TSANZ AWARD
supported Merck Sharp & Dohme (Australia)
Grant-In-Aid for Research in Paediatric Respiratory Medicine

This award aims to foster research into children’s lung health and disease in Australia and New Zealand. This new grant-in-aid of AUD $7,000 has been established with the aim of supporting new and emerging researchers looking to develop a career in paediatric respiratory research. The award is targeted at individuals who have not yet been the recipient of a major national research grant. The award is open to eligible graduates from science, medicine, allied health, pharmacy, nursing or any other health-related discipline.

 

MAURICE BLACKBURN LAWYERS
Grant-In-Aid for Research on Asbestos Related Diseases

The Grant-In-Aid fellowship shall be to the value of AUD $20,000 per annum for one year. The research project should commence by February of the succeeding year. The research must be undertaken in Australia or New Zealand. The Grant-in-Aid may be used to partially or wholly support the salary of the applicant and may be combined with salary support funding from other sources. The Grant-in-Aid may also be used to fund other research costs (e.g. equipment purchases or consumables).

 

TSANZ AWARD
Robert Pierce Grant-In-Aid for Indigenous Lung Health

The Grant-In-Aid to the value of AUD $15,000 for one year, will support a project relevant to the lung health of Indigenous people. The project will contribute to the delivery of better health care and/or to the professional development of the applicant in this field. Funding may be used to support technical staff and/or equipment, and/or consumables involved in establishing or supporting the project. It may also be used to contribute towards the applicant’s salary or for travel to remote or regional communities. The project must be conducted in Australia or New Zealand and can be research based or of an educational nature.

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

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.thoracic.org.au

 

The Australian Egg Corporation Limited (AECL) is inviting submissions of preliminary research proposals (PRPs) for funding to commence in the 2011-12 financial year. All research proposals must address AECL's Research, Development and Extension priorities. These can be downloaded and viewed in the AECL RDE Strategies and Priorities 2011-12

The AECL seeks proposals that address the following key desired outcomes:

• improving the profitability of egg production systems
• providing health and nutritional information for consumers
• ensuring the sustainability of egg production

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


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. 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

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.aecl.org/rd/apply-for-funding

 

The AIB Labs Research Infrastructure Fund (RIF) is a program designed to facilitate the establishment of research service facilities/organisations to serve the needs of the bioscience research community. Individual RIF grants distributed from the available funding pool will be composed of a 50% contribution from Bio Innovation SA, and a matching 50% contribution from either one or more of the University of Adelaide and/or the University of South Australia and/or Flinders University.

This round of RIF grants is to support existing and prospective AIB Labs facilities. The funds can be used for purposes including (but not limited to) the following:

• Purchase of equipment
  
  
• Salary to support the maintenance or running of equipment
  
  
• Training of users of equipment
  
  
• Leverage applications for other funding
  
  
• Facility business development, including salary support
  
  
• Development, implementation and maintenance of management systems such as quality systems and quality accreditation
  
  
• Staff training and development, and staff exchanges
  
  
• Promotion and marketing activities
  
  
• Combined activities between facilities that enhance operational efficiencies
  
  
• Other suitable purposes which enhance the value of the facility and which are compliant with the AIB Labs objectives

Funding
The maximum funding that will be provided to any one application is $100,000. For staff positions, the grant amount is capped at one full time equivalent (FTE) salary per application and the salary level must be justified. The application may be cash-flowed over two years.

Eligibility
The applicant must be an existing AIB Labs facility, or a South Australian research or service organisation engaged in the bioscience field that is willing to become an AIB Labs facility.

Submission
Please notify Karen Burke (Manager, Major Programs) if you are considering applying for this scheme.

Email: karen.burke@adelaide.edu.au
Ph: (08) 8303 5051

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 more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.bioinnovationsa.com.au/rif-round-2-2011

 

The GRDC invites researchers to submit a written Expression of Interest (EOI) to gather data, and develop an online National repository of GRDC trial and experimental data.

The repository would act as a 'one stop shop' for all on information generated through GRDC Investments, equipped to enable mobile manipulation of GRDC research, development and extension information by growers and advisers.

Funding & Duration
The GRDC wishes to commence this work in the 2011-12 financial year, with the initial intent for the work to run for three years. The GRDC expects to invest up to $500,000 per annum over three years commencing 2011-12.

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. 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

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

 

NeCTAR (National eResearch Collaboration Tools and Resources) is a project funded by the Australian Government project to create new research infrastructure especially for the needs of Australian researchers.  NeCTAR is a $47 million dollar project, conducted as part of the Super Science initiative and financed by the Education Investment Fund. The University of Melbourne is the lead agent, chosen by the Commonwealth Government. NeCTAR is collaborating with a broad mix of international and national technology partners and research disciplines. From scientists to historians, archaeologists, software engineers and arts disciplines.

NeCTAR is an Australian Government project to build new infrastructure specifically for the needs of Australian researchers. In this era of digital connectivity, NeCTAR is using existing and new information and communications technologies to create new digital efficiencies specifically for the needs of Australian researchers. Australian researchers and their technical partners will drive the design of what NeCTAR will look like.

NeCTAR’s Request for Proposal (RFP) is the formal process by which the wider Australian research community is invited to apply for funding to build an aspect of one of NeCTAR’s four eResearch program areas:

• Virtual Laboratories
• Research Cloud
• eResearch Tools
• The National Servers Program)

Submission
NeCTAR’s Final Project Plan provides more information on the NeCTAR Project and Programs. Further information including the Final Project Plan and the RFP pack is available from the NeCTAR website:
http://www.nectar.org.au/request-proposal.

You will need to register to download the full RFP pack.

Please notify Karen Burke (Manager, Major Programs) if you are considering applying for this scheme:

Email: karen.burke@adelaide.edu.au
Ph: (08) 8303 5051

Health Sciences

 

The intent of this program is to attract both international and U.S.-based young, early stage investigators from outside the field of HIV/AIDS research, to help address new questions related to emerging issues of long-term survival with HIV infection and the prevention of HIV transmission.

Funding & Award Conditions
The awards will be up to 2 years in length. Up to US $150,000 in direct costs will be awarded per year. (Amounts of the award will vary depending on the proposal). The IAS will also provide funding for awardees to attend future IAS meetings during the proposed period of research.

Eligibility
Applications will be accepted from junior investigators (no more than 10 years after completion of terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) or medical residency) who are faculty members, and new to the HIV field. Both domestic and international investigators are encouraged to apply.

Submission - Concept Sheets
Concept Sheets are to be submitted directly to the sponsor by 17 October 2011.

Please email a copy of your concept sheet to Dr Don McMaster (International Grants Officer):
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

Submission - Full Application
Full applications are to be submitted to the Research Branch by 2 February 2012

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.iasociety.org

Multidisciplinary

 

The Academy of the Social Sciences, in partnership with cognate national institutions, runs a selection of Exchange and Joint-Action Schemes as a part of its International Program. Each of these competitive schemes offer grants to individual Australian (Exchange) social scientists, or teams of Australian and overseas (Joint-action) social scientists.

Programs being offered for 2012 include joint and exchange projects between France, China and The Netherlands.

Funding
Grant programs award modest funding for research exchanges (such as The Netherlands program) or short, internationally collaborative research projects involving face-to-face collaboration with a research partner (China and France). Grants of between $3,000 and $7,500 (depending on the program) are designed to offset the costs associated with face-to-face collaborations with international partners in these countries.

Eligibility
ASSA welcomes applications for its Joint-action and Exchanges which utilise mutli-, cross- and trans-disciplinary approaches. ASSA encourages applications for its International Grants Schemes from senior researchers (such as Fellows of the Academy) which also involve contributions from early career researchers.

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.assa.edu.au/programs

Multidisciplinary

 

Through its Jean Monnet Fellowship Programme the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) offers one or two year fellowships to post-docs in an early stage of their academic career.

Priority will be given to proposals that fit well with one or more of the following Centre's core research themes:

• EU Institutions, Governance, and Democracy
• Migration
• Economic and Monetary Policy
• Development Policy
• Competition Policy and Market Regulation
• Energy and Climate Policy
• International and Transnational Relations
• Global Governance

Funding & Duration
The basic stipend is € 2,000 per month for a duration of one or two years (12 or 24 months from September to August). Fellows must live in Florence for the duration of their Fellowship so that they can take an active part in the academic activities of the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies.

Eligibility
Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Jean Monnet Fellowships. The fellowships are open to candidates who will have successfully defended their Ph.D. by 31 July preceding the start of the fellowship on 1 September.

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 guidelines, please visit:
http://www.eui.eu/ServicesAndAdmin/AcademicService/Fellowships/JeanMonnetFellowships/Index.aspx

Multidisciplinary

 

The Max Weber Programme is Europe’s largest postdoctoral programme offering 1 and 2-year fellowships in the social sciences and humanities. It is funded by the European Commission (DG Education and Culture) and hosted by the European University Institute in Florence.

The Programme is designed for junior post-docs who have received a doctorate in economics, law, history, social and political sciences, or a related field, within the last 5 years, and who want to advance in their research and academic training, in an active multidisciplinary environment before entering the international job market, or in the early stages of their academic careers.

Conditions of Award
Fellows are required to live in Florence for the duration of their Fellowship in order that they may take an active part in the programme and in the academic activities of their department. The basic stipend is € 2,000 per month.

Eligibility
Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Max Weber Fellowships.

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 guidelines, please visit:
http://www.eui.eu/ServicesAndAdmin/AcademicService/Fellowships/MaxWeberFellowships/Index.aspx

Multidisciplinary

 

R01 - Research Project Grant Program
R03 - Small Grant Program
R21 - Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Award

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

 

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.

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

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

(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.

Applications due: 10 Oct 2011
Link to full announcement:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-268.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.

Application due: 10 Oct 2011
Link to full announcement:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-249.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

ECMS

 

ASI PhD Scholarships and Postdoctoral Fellowships are available to support high calibre candidates whose research will lead to the advancement of innovation in Australian solar research, development and industry.

An institution hosting a candidate who is successful in obtaining an ASI Scholarship or Postdoctoral Fellowship will be required to enter into a funding agreement with the ASI in respect of the scholar or fellow, on terms satisfactory to the ASI.

PhD Scholarship - Eligibility
The candidate must have:

• a first or upper second class honours degree in a related field, or expect to be granted such degree by the time of taking up an ASI Scholarship, if successful ; and
• at least one confirmed supervisor(s) and at least one supervisor who has provided written endorsement for the candidate’s project

PhD Scholarship - Funding
Three years, tax free stipend of up to $40,000 p.a. A one-off grant of up to $5,000 is available on request and at the ASI’s discretion, for project costs or travel where incurring these costs can be shown to assist in delivery of the Scholarship.

 

Post Doctoral Fellowship - Eligibility
The candidate must have:

• been awarded a PhD on or after March 2006; or
• be expecting to submit a PhD thesis before the end of 2011; and
• not previously have been awarded an ASI Postdoctoral Fellowship

Post Doctoral Fellowship - Funding
Three years salary and on-costs funded by the ASI at 100%, subject to a maximum amount at the ASI’s discretion.

Due Date
There is no closing date for applications. Applications will be reviewed by the ASI’s Research Advisory Committee at regular intervals.

* For candidates intending to commence research activity on or before 28 February 2012, the closing date for applications is 20 October 2011.

 

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 ECMS/ARC grants team by emailing:
arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au

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

 

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

 

The Children, Youth and Women's Health Service supports research activity within the organisation through a number of different avenues. Support is given in the form of research project grants and through a number of scholarships and awards. The following WCH Foundation Fellowships and Scholarships are currently available:

 

Midwifery Fellowship
The WCH Foundation Midwifery Fellowship provides the opportunity for a midwife to gain research training and experience leading to a higher degree in any aspect of midwifery. The Fellow will undertake a supervised research project in conjunction with the Department of Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Practice Development and a relevant clinical area within the Women's and Babies Division of the Women's and Children's Hospital. The Fellow will be registered for the degree of Masters by Research or PhD at either the University of South Australia the University of Adelaide or Flinders University, Adelaide, South Australia. Only one Fellowship is awarded at any one time.

Internal Due Date: 17 October 2011

 

MS McLeod Paediatric/Child Health Nursing Fellowship
The Trustees of the MS McLeod Research Fund will fund a MS McLeod Paediatric/Child Health Nursing Fellowship at CYWHS, for a period of up to three years, for study leading to a Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The Fellow will undertake research in conjunction with a CYWHS Department/Division/Service and the Department of Nursing and Midwifery Research and Practice Development.

Prospective applicants should have discussed the proposed research project in detail with the Head(s) of the Department(s) in which the project is to be undertaken, and must provide written evidence of Divisional support. The Fellowship holder is entitled to $25,000 per annum, plus $2,000 per annum maintenance allowance.

In order to be eligible to be awarded the Fellowship, an applicant must be:

• Registered as a nurse with the Nurses Board of South Australia and hold a current practising certificate.
• Eligible to enrol for full-time higher degree of Masters by Research or PhD at the University of Adelaide, University of South Australia or  Flinders University.
• An Australian or New Zealand citizen or have permanent residence status in Australia by the closing date for application.

Internal Due Date: 10 October 2011

 

MS McLeod Postdoctoral Fellowships
The Trustees of the MS McLeod Research Fund will fund MS McLeod Postdoctoral Fellowship(s) at the WCH, part of CYWHS, for a period of three years with possible extension to five years.  This Award will be open to postdoctoral graduates with a minimum of two years’ postdoctoral research experience.

The purpose of this Fellowship is to enhance medical research, particularly in the areas of paediatric health, and support early career researchers.
The Fellow will undertake research in conjunction with WCH Department(s) of the CYWHS or the Women's and Children's Health Research Institute. Prospective applicants should have discussed the proposed research project in detail with the Head(s) of the Department(s) in which the project is to be undertaken, and must provide written evidence of Departmental support.

Internal Due Date: 10 October 2011

 

MS McLeod Medical Postgraduate Scholarship
The Trustees of the MS McLeod Research Fund will fund Medical Postgraduate Scholarship(s) at the Women's and Children's Hospital (WCH), part of Children, Youth and Women's Health Service (CYWHS), for a period of two to three years dependent on course enrolment for a Masters by Research or PhD degree.

The scholarship provides an opportunity for research leading to a higher degree in any aspect of paediatric health care in the Women's and Children's Hospital. Scholars undertake a supervised research project in conjunction with a WCH department(s) of CYWHS, the Women's and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI) or SA Pathology (WCH Campus) and any South Australian university.

Internal Due Date: 10 October 2011

 

WCH Foundation Population Health PhD Scholarship
The WCH Foundation will fund Population Health PhD Scholarships at the Children, Youth and Women’s Health Service (CYWHS), for a period of up to three years commencing in 2012. Up to two awards will be offered at any one time.

The scholarship provides an opportunity for research leading to a PhD in any aspect of population health at WCHN. The scholar will undertake a supervised doctoral research project in conjunction with one of the Departments of WCHN or the Women's and Children's Health Research Institute (WCHRI) and a South Australian university. The Lead Supervisor should be a member of staff of WCHN.

Internal Due Date: 17 October 2011

 

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.wch.sa.gov.au/research/funding/index.html

 

The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand is the peak professional body of thoracic physicians, scientists and other health care professionals involved in respiratory health. The Society invites Indigenous respiratory nurses from Australia and New Zealand to apply for a career development award to support their attendance at the 2012 Annual Scientific Meeting in Canberra.

Funding
The scholarships are intended to assist with the costs of attending the ASM. Costs eligible for support are:

• conference registration fees (fully paid)
• return airfare (up to $500)
• accommodation during the ASM (up to $500)

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

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.thoracic.org.au

 

This $5000 award is presented to the author of the best abstract on mesothelioma submitted to the 2012 TSANZ Annual Scientific Meeting, to attend and participate in a selected international meeting in this area of research.

The award is designed to foster international networking and/or facilitate career development for junior or senior clinicians or scientists working in the Australasian research community on mesothelioma.

Eligibility
To be eligible for this award, applicants must:

• be a financial member of the TSANZ
• have submitted an abstract on mesothelioma suitable for presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting
• be able to attend the selected international scientific meeting

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

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.thoracic.org.au

 

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the Macquarie Group Foundation provide domestic and international travel funding for early-stage researchers, in support of visits to research institutions or scientific meetings, for the purpose of furthering the researcher's expertise in the study of type 1 diabetes.

Travel grants are available through the following two schemes:

• Early-Stage Scientist Research Travel Grants
• The Allied Health and Nursing Travel Grants

The visit planned by the applicant must be relevant to type 1 diabetes and focus on one of JDRF's therapeutic areas:

• Beta Cell Therapies
• Immune Therapies
• Complications Therapies
• Glucose Control

Funding
Grants are available for up to $2,000 for domestic travel or $4,000 for international travel to research institutions or scientific meetings.

Eligibility
Eligible candidates for both forms of Travel Grants will be:

• Medical or science graduates who are undertaking type 1 diabetes research
• Researchers in the early stage of their career (eg PhD students or not more than 5 years post-doctoral)

OR

• Allied health or nursing professionals undertaking work or research impacting on the lives of people with type 1 diabetes and their carers and families; or
• Allied health or nursing students, enrolled in a post graduate program, whose work/research will impact on the lives of people with type 1 diabetes and their carers and families

Applicants must also be:

• Australian citizens; or
• Permanent residents currently residing in Australia; or
• Temporary residents holding JDRF research awards, currently working at an Australian institution

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.jdrf.org.au/type-1-diabetes-research/travel-grants

Professions

 

The Australian Neuroscience Society was founded in 1971 as an informal collection of interested Australian neuroscientists. ANS offers the following awards and prizes to its members on an annual basis:

ANS Student Travel Awards are made to students attending the ANS meeting and are a partial contribution towards their airfare costs.

Distinguished Achievement Award is an occasional award for an outstanding contribution by an individual to neuroscience in Australia, and to the Australian Neuroscience Society.

A.W. Campbell Award is for the best contribution by a member of the society in their first five postdoctoral years.

Nina Kondelos Prize is awarded to a female neuroscientist for outstanding contribution to basic or clinical neuroscience research.

Paxinos-Watson Prize is for the most significant neuroscience paper published by a full member of the society in the year prior to submission of the nomination.

Istvan Törk Prize is for the best oral presentation by a Student Member of the Society at the Annual Meeting.

Sir Grafton Elliot-Smith Award is for the best poster by a Student Member of the Society at the Annual Meeting.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.ans.org.au/awards/

 

This fellowship is aimed at writers, journalists, researchers, and scholars of Indigenous Australian history, particularly for those whose family obligations make it difficult to undertake intensive research for their academic or non-fiction literary work.

It is expected that this fellowship will support research that would comprise part of the applicant’s work towards publishing a major academic or non-fiction literary work in Indigenous Australian history.

Award Benefits & Funding:

Accomodation
Each fellow will have the opportunity to reside at Manning Clark House for a total of one month (30 days) that they will be able to divide up into three trips as they need within the award period (depending on room availability). At MCH, they will have the full facilities of the home as well as access to a wide range of local organisations, such as the National Library of Australia, National Archives of Australia, major universities, and more, to compile their research and data for their literary work.

Travel
Through the provision of extra travel allowance scholars may break their stay into smaller segments, and therefore better manage their research time to fit around family obligations. Three trips of up to $1,000 per trip will be provided.

Living Allowance
$100 per day for a total of 30 days will be provided.

Family Obligation Allowance
This allowance will not only cover travel expenses for a child to join the parent on their fellowship, but will also include additional accommodation and some “educational” expenses should the parent choose to place their child in a holiday program or other care, if required, during their live-in fellowship at Manning Clark House. Children will be accommodated in a double room at Manning Clark House with the parent.

 

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

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

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

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

Multidisciplinary

 

R01 - Research Project Grant Program
R03 - Small Grant Program
R21 - Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Award

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

 

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.

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

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

(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.

Applications due: 10 Oct 2011
Link to full announcement:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-268.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.

Application due: 10 Oct 2011
Link to full announcement:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-11-249.html

 

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

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

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

 

The GRDC invites researchers to submit a written Expression of Interest (EOI) to gather data, and develop an online National repository of GRDC trial and experimental data.

The repository would act as a 'one stop shop' for all on information generated through GRDC Investments, equipped to enable mobile manipulation of GRDC research, development and extension information by growers and advisers.

Funding & Duration
The GRDC wishes to commence this work in the 2011-12 financial year, with the initial intent for the work to run for three years. The GRDC expects to invest up to $500,000 per annum over three years commencing 2011-12.

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. 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

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

 

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

Multidisciplinary

 

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

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

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

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

The areas identified for research collaboration are:

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

 

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

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

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

 

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

Multidisciplinary

 

Please note the due date for this opportunity has been extended until 12 October 2011.

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

Health Sciences

 

Applications are invited from collaborative groups of interdisciplinary investigators, to convene a Think Tank with the view to developing a significant larger-scale, cutting-edge national research program and/or infrastructure program.

The aim of Think Tank funding is to bring together investigators with complementary abilities to formulate convincing plans, to allocate research roles and tasks, and to identify resources necessary for these larger programs.

Funding
The NBCF will provide funding for several think tanks, up to a maximum value of $15,000 each, to support travel and venue costs, to take place between January-June 2012

Eligibility
Applications are invited from the entire continuum of breast cancer research, from basic science to prevention, treatment and care. The Administering Institution and the Chief Investigator will jointly make an application. Collaborating and partnering institutions and investigators must be clearly identified in the application. Only 1 application per Chief Investigator is permitted. (Please refer to Guidelines on website below for more details)

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.nbcf.org.au

 

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and the Macquarie Group Foundation provide domestic and international travel funding for early-stage researchers, in support of visits to research institutions or scientific meetings, for the purpose of furthering the researcher's expertise in the study of type 1 diabetes.

Travel grants are available through the following two schemes:

• Early-Stage Scientist Research Travel Grants
• The Allied Health and Nursing Travel Grants

The visit planned by the applicant must be relevant to type 1 diabetes and focus on one of JDRF's therapeutic areas:

• Beta Cell Therapies
• Immune Therapies
• Complications Therapies
• Glucose Control

Funding
Grants are available for up to $2,000 for domestic travel or $4,000 for international travel to research institutions or scientific meetings.

Eligibility
Eligible candidates for both forms of Travel Grants will be:

• Medical or science graduates who are undertaking type 1 diabetes research
• Researchers in the early stage of their career (eg PhD students or not more than 5 years post-doctoral)

OR

• Allied health or nursing professionals undertaking work or research impacting on the lives of people with type 1 diabetes and their carers and families; or
• Allied health or nursing students, enrolled in a post graduate program, whose work/research will impact on the lives of people with type 1 diabetes and their carers and families

Applicants must also be:

• Australian citizens; or
• Permanent residents currently residing in Australia; or
• Temporary residents holding JDRF research awards, currently working at an Australian institution

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.jdrf.org.au/type-1-diabetes-research/travel-grants

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

 

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

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

It is expected that participants will include:

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

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

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

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

 

Submission
It is a 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

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

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

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 RIRDC Rural Women's Award is open to all women involved in primary industries and resource development. The Award's main objective is to support women with demonstrated leadership capacities, who have the desire and commitment to make a greater contribution to their industries and communities.

Prize
The $10,000 Bursary is the major prize for each State and Territory winner to provide resources to develop your vision into a project or initiative that will support your professional development and will benefit primary industries and rural Australia.

• Based examples of previous prize-winners, bursaries may be used to:
• Build your leadership, business and management skills
• Undertake an overseas study tour to grow your knowledge of innovations and markets
• Attend conferences to grow your knowledge and networks with industry
• Run workshops or a speaking tour in an area where you see a need and have expertise
• Develop new value adding opportunities and markets for products
• Write a book, a publication or an educational campaign
• Develop new information technology of specific benefit to primary industries and its people

The Bursary cannot be used for further education such as a Masters or Doctorate degree, or for buying capital equipment, without explicit approval from the RIRDC

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

Multidisciplinary

 

The Max Weber Programme is Europe’s largest postdoctoral programme offering 1 and 2-year fellowships in the social sciences and humanities. It is funded by the European Commission (DG Education and Culture) and hosted by the European University Institute in Florence.

The Programme is designed for junior post-docs who have received a doctorate in economics, law, history, social and political sciences, or a related field, within the last 5 years, and who want to advance in their research and academic training, in an active multidisciplinary environment before entering the international job market, or in the early stages of their academic careers.

Conditions of Award
Fellows are required to live in Florence for the duration of their Fellowship in order that they may take an active part in the programme and in the academic activities of their department. The basic stipend is € 2,000 per month.

Eligibility
Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Max Weber Fellowships.

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 guidelines, please visit:
http://www.eui.eu/ServicesAndAdmin/AcademicService/Fellowships/MaxWeberFellowships/Index.aspx

Multidisciplinary

 

Through its Jean Monnet Fellowship Programme the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) offers one or two year fellowships to post-docs in an early stage of their academic career.

Priority will be given to proposals that fit well with one or more of the following Centre's core research themes:

• EU Institutions, Governance, and Democracy
• Migration
• Economic and Monetary Policy
• Development Policy
• Competition Policy and Market Regulation
• Energy and Climate Policy
• International and Transnational Relations
• Global Governance

Funding & Duration
The basic stipend is € 2,000 per month for a duration of one or two years (12 or 24 months from September to August)

Eligibility
Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Jean Monnet Fellowships. The fellowships are open to candidates who will have successfully defended their Ph.D. by 31 July preceding the start of the fellowship on 1 September.

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 guidelines, please visit:
http://www.eui.eu/ServicesAndAdmin/AcademicService/Fellowships/MaxWeberFellowships/Index.aspx