Research Branch Bulletin

 

The NHMRC has commenced the public consultation period for the review of the Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes, 7th Edition (2004).

Below is a link to the NHMRC webpage concerning the public consultation process, with a comprehensive set of documents including an invitation from the NHMRC CEO to make a submission, Code of Practice Guidelines, and a Technical Discussion Paper endorsed by the NHMRC Council.

For information on the public consultation process, please visit:
http://consultations.nhmrc.gov.au/open_public_consultations/australian-code-of-practice

Submissions close: Friday 2 December 2011.

Please view the proposed changes and consider making a submission to the NHMRC review: particularly if you are involved in animal care, research, or teaching.

You are also encouraged to provide comment to the University of Adelaide Animal Ethics Committee by email to aec@adelaide.edu.au

 

The American Australian Association is currently accepting applications for its US to Australia Fellowship Program. The program offers fellowships of up to AU$30,000 to American researchers or students wishing to undertake advanced research or study in Australia. Through these Educational Fellowships, the Association encourages intellectual collaboration and innovation, building on the strong social and economic partnerships between Australia and the United States.

 
Fields of study/research supported by the fellowships:

• Medicine 
• Life sciences (particularly in oceanography/marine sciences and stem cell research)
• Sustainability
• Geosciences, including geology, geophysics and reservoir engineering
• Engineering
• Mining
  

General Requirements:

• Applicant's research or study must be at graduate or postgraduate level
• Acceptance into an Australian educational institution for full time study
• American citizenship or permanent resident of America 

Applications due: 15 November 2011

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.americanaustralian.org/usa_to_aust_apps/

 

The Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, Mark Butler MP, will announce the outcomes of the following NHMRC Grants rounds on Monday 17 October:

• Project Grants
• Partnership Project Grants
• Centres of Research Excellence
• Research Fellowships
• Practitioner Fellowships
• Career Development Fellowships
• Translating Research into Practice Fellowships
• Early Career Fellowships
• Australian - European Union Collaborative Research Grants
• IRISS.

Access to specific outcome information for individual applicants will be available from the NHMRC website by midday on 17 October, via the NHMRC website:
www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/outcomes-funding-rounds.

This year, Project Grant outcome letters will be available on RGMS on 17 October.  Each CIA will receive an email when their outcome letter is available. Each outcome letter will also contain a Grant Review Panel Assessment Summary which provides the scores against the selection criteria.

For other schemes, outcome information will be provided to the Research Branch, who will inform the all applicants as soon as possible of their outcome.

CONFERENCE
Third International Conference on Virtual Worlds (VW'2012)
3-5 July 2012
Paris

A Virtual World can be defined as a computer-simulated environment with its own physical and biological laws, populated by dynamic interacting entities such as artificial creatures and human avatars. Subjects of interest for papers may include, but are not limited to the following topics:

Virtual World applications

• Video games and entertainment
• Educational, medical and business solutions
• Virtual economies
• Social and philosophical implications
• Virtual Worlds and Ecology
  

Virtual World technologies

• High performance and low latency solutions

Virtual and Augmented Reality

• “Avatarization”
• Human-machine interfaces
  

Virtual World fundamentals

• Artificial physics and chemistries
• Complex systems, emergence, self-organisation
  

Artificial Life

• Artificial life and ecosystems
• Evolution, co-evolution and adaptation
• Collective intelligence, cooperation, communication

Submission dates
Full papers may be submitted electronically from 16 October 2011 to 16 January 2012 via the conference website. All submitted work will be assigned for double blind peer review. Authors of accepted papers will be asked to register to the conference and present their work.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.virtual-worlds.net/vw2012/

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

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

 

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

 

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

Multidisciplinary

 

The NCI National Facility is funded under the NCRIS Platforms for Collaboration to provide internationally competitive computational service for Australian researchers. The Merit Allocation Scheme (MAS) provides resources on the National Facility to projects based on merit. Applications are called for grants for computational and data resources under this Scheme for the period of Jan 2012 - Dec 2012.

This call seeks applications for access at each of three NCI facilities:

• the National Facility
• the Specialised Facility in Bioinformatics
• the Specialised Facility in Imaging and Visualisation (MASSIVE)

Resources Available:
National Facility
The NCI National Facility is home to Australia’s peak computing environment and offers expert support for high- end computing applications and large scale data management. The new peak system (vayu), installed in 2009/2010, is a Sun Constellation of approximately 12,000 compute cores, 36 TBytes of memory, 800 TBytes of disk storage, a peak performance of 140 Tflops, and provides an extensive software library that covers the gamut of scientific applications. For 2011, the value of resources on vayu will be approximately $0.12 per core hour, an amount which can be stated as an in-kind contribution to research granting bodies such as the ARC.

The NCI National Facility can also assist with all facets of data-intensive computation including analysis, collection management, curation, and fast databases, and offers large scale storage in its data cloud which is being upgraded for 2011.

Specialised Facility in Bioinformatics (QFAB)
The Specialised Facility (SF) provides access to computational resources, datasets, applications, support and expertise in bioinformatics. The computational infrastructure supporting the SF has been substantially upgraded by the University of Queensland during 2010 and, in the first instance, will provide up to 1000 cores and approximately 30TB of storage for the SF. The NCI MAS has access to approximately 20% of these resources, with the services and datasets available being listed on the QFAB website.

Specialised Facility in Imaging and Visualisation (MASSIVE)
The Multi-modal Australian ScienceS Imaging and Visualisation Environment (MASSIVE) is a national high - performance computing facility for computational imaging and visualisation, with services commencing from March 2011. MASSIVE will provide the infrastructure, software and expertise to help scientists apply advanced imaging and visualisation techniques across a range of fields, but with a particular focus in characterisation.

MASSIVE will provide two high performance computing facilities, located at the Australian Synchrotron and Monash University, designed for data processing and visualisation and available in both interactive and batch modes, specialist imaging and visualisation software, and expertise in visualisation, image processing and analysis, and GPU computing.

Additional information is available at http://www.massive.org.au/nci-merit-allocation, with specific and expert assistance, of relevance to the application process, being available from massive-coordinator@monash.edu.au

Eligibility
The Merit Allocation Scheme is available to researchers in publicly funded research organisations. Postgraduate students at universities may not be Lead Chief Investigators but should apply with their supervisor as the Lead Chief Investigator of the project.

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

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://nf.nci.org.au/accounts/call_for_applications.php

 

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

Health Sciences

 

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.

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, please visit:
http://www.pdf.org

H&SS

 

The Getty Research Institute seeks applications from established researchers as well as those at the pre- and postdoctoral levels who are interested in questions bearing upon the Foundation's annual Research Theme, and wish to be in residence at the Getty Research Institute during the 2012/2013 academic year. The Research theme for 2012/2013 is Colour.

The following schemes are available from the Getty Foundation for Scholars in the Humanities and Social Sciences:

• Getty Scholar Grants
• Pre and Postdoctoral Fellowships
• Library Research Grants
• Conservation Research Grants
• Postdoctoral Fellowship in Conservation Science

Funding
Funding varies according to scheme.

Eligibility
Applications are welcome from scholars of all nationalities.

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.getty.edu/foundation/funding/residential/

Multidsiciplinary

 

This award will support scholars in universities or research institutes in the Asia-Pacific Region to undertake short term research, including collaborative research, contributing to the understanding of bilateral and multilateral relations between Canada and the countries of the Asia-Pacific Region. Awards are granted for research in the candidates own country, and/or in Canada.

Funding & Award Conditions
The Canada-Asia-Pacific Award will consist of a grant in the amount of up to CDN $10,000, based on the analysis of the proposed budget needed to do the research. This award will assist with direct costs related to the research project, and, when a research trip to Canada is warranted, will provide assistance towards international airfare and a weekly flat rate allowance for a period not exceeding five weeks. 

Eligibility
Awards will be available to scholars and researchers from all countries of the Asia-Pacific Region. Applications are to be submitted by the designated principal researcher, with the official endorsement of his/her institution.

Applicants must:

• be full-time members of the academic staff of a recognized institution of higher education or equivalent degree-granting institution in the Asia-Pacific Region, or scholars at research and policy planning institutes who undertake significant Canadian bilateral and/or multilateral relations research projects.
  
  
• hold a degree equivalent to a Master's or better
  
  
• have a working knowledge of either English or French.

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.iasociety.org

Multidisciplinary

 

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.

Submission - Letter of Intent
Due date: 22 October 2011*
Letters of Intent (LOI) 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

Submission - Full Application
Due date: 8 November 2011
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

 

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

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 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.

 

WCH Foundation Population Health PhD
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.

 

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

 

This Exchange Program is hosted between the Australian Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences. The joint Academies facilitate visits by scholars to specific research centres or conferences in the Netherlands, preferably for periods of one or two weeks. This funding round is for travel in 2012.

Funding & Conditions of Award
As part of the scheme, the receiving side will contribute to the living, accommodation and local transport costs of the exchange recipient: The Royal Netherlands Academy will offset the cost of living and approved internal travel during the period of stay by researchers travelling from Australia, up to a maximum of AU$3,000.

Eligibility
The applicant should be an active researcher (defined as post-PhD), resident in Australia.

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/international/research_netherlands.php

H&SS

 

The Sidney Myer Performing Arts Awards intend primarily to enhance the status of performing arts in Australia and recognise outstanding achievements in dance, drama, comedy, music, opera, circus and puppetry.

The Awards are annual and focus on two awards and one prize in the areas of:

• Individual Award ($50,000)
• Group Award ($80,000 )
• Facilitator’s Prize ($20,000)

For the purpose of the Awards, the performing arts are defined to include all aspects of creation and performance of all forms of drama, comedy, dance, music, opera, circus and puppetry. They do not include visual or plastic arts, crafts, film, electronic media or literature.

For more information, and details regarding nominations, please visit:
http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/programs

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, and details regarding nominations, please visit:
http://www.ans.org.au/awards/

Multidisciplinary

 

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now accepting nominations for the Gates Vaccine Innovation Award to recognise, celebrate, and spur transformative ideas for achieving impact through the delivery of vaccines.

Prize
The award winner will be recognised with US$250,000 featured on the Foundation website, and personally acknowledged by Gates Foundation leadership.

Eligibility
The Award is open to individuals from any discipline who work on delivery of vaccines. Candidates from academic institutions, governments, health care facilities, research institutions, non-profit organizations and for-profit companies may be nominated. Nominations focused on innovation in the areas of science and research & development are not eligible for consideration. This award is focused only on programs and policies associated with achieving impact through the delivery of vaccines.

Nominees will be assessed on three broad criteria:

Impact
The nominee should have achieved significant improvements in the prevention, control, or elimination of vaccine preventable disease

Innovation and creativity
The nominee should have applied imaginative and pioneering approaches to overcome difficult challenges to immunising children and achieving impact.

Scale
The nominee's innovation should be at scale or suitable to be implemented at scale within the nominee's country and around the world.

For more information, and details regarding nominations, please visit:
http://www.gatesfoundation.org/gates-vaccine-innovation-award

 

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

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

 

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.

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

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:

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

 

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

 

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 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

 

The Concept Award supports the exploration of highly innovative, untested, potentially high-gain concepts, theories, paradigms, and/or methods that address an important problem in lung cancer. The Concept Award is not intended to support a logical progression of an already established research project but, instead, allows Principal Investigators (PIs) the opportunity to pursue serendipitous observations and new ideas.

LCRP accepts only those Concept Award applications that address at least one of the seven Areas of Emphasis listed below:

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

Pre-Application due date: 19 Oct 2011 Eastern time (ET)
Pre-Applications are to be submitted directly to the Sponsor, and a copy emailed to Dr Don McMaster:
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

Full Applications due: 26 October 2011

Submission of Full Application
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://www07.grants.gov

 

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 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.grdc.com.au/director/apply/traveltrainingawards

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

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 Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) National Taxonomy Research Grant Program provides grants for taxonomic research. Grants are awarded for research projects where the primary aim is to undertake taxonomic research on the Australian biota or to develop products that aid in the dissemination of taxonomic information. The program also supports projects that build Australian taxonomic capacity.

Priority Areas 2012-2013
Projects funded under the National Taxonomy Research Grant Program must be public good in focus and support the Australian Government’s National Research Priorities. Within the National Research Priorities, the following specific criteria will be used by the ABRS to determine whether a project is eligible for an ABRS grant.

• Biodiversity, Conservation and Vulnerable and Endangered Species
• Public, Plant and Animal Health
• Building Taxonomic Capacity

 

Types of Award

Research & Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants
The ABRS offers 3-year Research and Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants where the researcher’s primary aim is to undertake taxonomic research on the Australian biota or to develop products that aid in the dissemination of taxonomic information

All Research & Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants have a co-funding requirement. Applicants must have obtained a commitment for the applicable amount of co-funding for their application to be considered. Salary may be included as co-funding, however, in an instance where two projects are of equal scientific merit but one has salary co-funding and the other cash co-funding, the project with cash co-funding will be ranked higher. In-kind contributions will be recognised but will not replace the requirement for additional co-funding input.

Please refer to the Application Form & Guidelines:
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/funding-and-research/research-grants/index.html

Capacity Building Grants
The ABRS offers Capacity-Building Grants in the form of Honours and Masters scholarships as well as more Ph.D. awards. In addition, non-salaried researcher grants are offered on an annual basis to allow the completion of projects by non-salaried researchers. A particular priority for these grants is to capture knowledge from senior, retired professionals and allow mentoring of junior researchers.

The ABRS is offering applicants starting a Ph.D. on an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) in 2012 the opportunity to top up the existing APA rate ($22 860 in 2011) by $10 000 per year. The Ph.D. research project of applicants must be focused on taxonomy or systematics analysis and address the ABRS Research Priorities. At least $5 000 of the Top-Up must be used to supplement research costs, with up to $5 000 of the Top-Up used to supplement living costs.

Please refer to the Application Form & Guidelines:
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/funding-and-research/capacity-grants/index.html

 

Bush Blitz PhD Research Supplements
In addition to the above grants, the ABRS is offering Bush Blitz Research Supplements to Ph.D students. The Supplement provides an additional $10,000 research support for a project requiring taxonomy or systematics that can be linked to Bush Blitz. The award also gives the student an opportunity to attend one Bush Blitz survey. Grants awarded will be of one year duration. Applicants must have at least one year remaining on their existing PhD. projects.

Please refer to the Application Form & Guidelines:
http://www.bushblitz.org.au/capacitygrants.php

 

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 any of the above schemes: rbsciences@adelaide.edu.au

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

Sciences

 

Postgraduate and honours students conducting field or laboratory-based research may apply for these Student Research Awards to cover expenses such as field travel, research assistance, equipment or consumables.

Funding
The maximum individual award is $1500. At least 10 awards of up to $1500 are generally offered in each year.

Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be a member of the Society and not have previously won a research award from the Society.

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://ecolsoc.org.au/

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

 

This Fellowship is intended to encourage the development of advanced knowledge and expertise which will aid the defence of Australia. The Fellowship provides financial support and public recognition for the undertaking of programs of study or research at the University of New South Wales (at the Australian Defence Force Academy or in Sydney), or other appropriate institutions within or outside Australia.

Funding & Duration
The Fellowship has a value of up to $18,000. The project for which the award is made must be completed by the end of 2012.

Eligibility
The Spitfire Memorial Defence Fellowship is open to Australian citizens who are qualified graduates, or have significant work-experience, with an interest in advancing the available knowledge and expertise which will lead to an improvement in the defence of Australia.

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://research.unsw.adfa.edu.au/rrto/scholarships/spitfire.html

Multidisciplinary

 

The Group of Eight  (G08) offers eight annual fellowships to early career researchers in Europe to work in Go8 universities for up to six months. This scheme recognises the importance of international contacts for researchers at the beginning of their career. It is envisaged that Fellows will continue to collaborate with  Australian research partners when they return to their home institutions.

Eligibility
Early career researchers from the following countries are eligible to apply:

• Bulgaria
• The Czech Republic
• Estonia
• Hungary
• Latvia
• Lithuania
• Poland
• Romania
• Russia
• Slovakia
• Croatia

Applicants must also:

• have completed a PhD less than five  years prior to application for the Fellowship
  
  
• be under 40 years of age at the time of  application
  
  
• be a citizen of one of the designated  countries listed above
  
  
• reside in one of the designated  countries listed above (it need not be the same country as your citizenship)
  
  
• have been employed (minimum half-time  appointment) for at least six months prior to application by a university or  research organisation (public or private) in one of the designated countries
  
  
• have sufficient competency in English to  be able to adequately communicate with researchers in their host university
  
  
• are eligible to obtain an Australian  Visiting Academic Visa (subclass 419) or equivalent Australian visa

Funding
Each fellow will receive benefits worth up to $20,000 to travel to Australia in 2012 and work at a Go8 university for up to six months.

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.go8.edu.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

 

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

Health Sciences

 

The Guarantors of Brain is a registered charity offering a number of funding schemes to help to support Education and Research in the Clinical Neurosciences in the United Kingdom.

The Visiting Lecturer Bursary Scheme allows international or British scientists of repute to visit clinical departments or laboratories in the United Kingdom to share information, techniques and experiences.

Funding & Duration
These are training bursaries with a duration of up to 6 months. Each Bursary will include an economy class return airfare, the cost of lodging for six nights and an honorarium of £1000 (max £5K, or approx AUD $8000).

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.guarantorsofbrain.org

 

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

 

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 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

 

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

 

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

Health Sciences

 

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.

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, please visit:
http://www.pdf.org