Research Branch Bulletin

 

CONFERENCE
11th International Working Conference on Advanced Visual Interfaces (AVI2012)
21 - 25 May, 2012
Naples, Italy

This conference traditionally brings together experts in different areas of computer science who have a common interest in the conception, design and implementation of visual and, more generally, perceptual interfaces. Through the years, the conference has witnessed the growing interest within the community for mobile devices such as smartphones, palmtops and PDAs, in the framework of both traditional and emerging environments, such as ubiquitous and pervasive computer applications. Both formal methods and concrete applications will be investigated during the conference program, with invited talks by leaders in the field.

Call for Papers
Abstract submissions due: 14 December 2011
Paper submission due: 19 December 2011

Submissions are solicited under, but not limited to, the following specific topics:

• Accessibility and Usability
• Cognitive Models of the User
• Context Aware Interaction
• HCI and Web 2.0
• Information Visualization
• Interactive and Collaborative Interfaces
• Interfaces for Art, Cultural Heritage and Tourism
• Map-based Interaction
• Mobile Interaction Design
• Participatory Design
• Perceptual Interfaces
• Virtual and Augmented Reality
• Visual Data Mining
• Visual Databases
• Web-Based Social Interaction

Four kinds of contributions are solicited:

Research papers:
describing original and unpublished work about the above or closely related topics.

Short papers:
describing promising work in progress.

Interactive posters:
including late-breaking and preliminary results, smaller results not suitable for a full or short paper, innovative ideas not yet validated through user studies, early PhD student research, and other research best presented in an interactive forum.

System papers (DEMO):
including demonstrations of prototypes. System papers will be accompanied by a demonstration of the software prototype.

The proceedings will be published by the Association for Computing Machinery. At least one author is required to attend the conference in order to present the paper.

 

For conference registration and paper submission details, please visit:
http://www.avi2012.it/index.htm

 

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 Asthma Foundation is seeking applications from investigators from outside the field to apply their expertise to the study of asthma. Prior research in asthma is not required. Investigators from within the field are eligible for awards, but they must demonstrate that their proposed work represents a departure from their current and past research. Because the Program seeks to develop new paths in asthma research, innovation and risk are strongly encouraged.

The Program supports basic research at two levels:

Senior Investigator Awards
Senior Investigators will have well-established research programs and an international reputation for their research. They will usually hold a full-time academic appointment as Professor, Associate Professor, or the equivalent. Funding is awarded at US $750,000, (US $250,000 per year for three years), beginning July 1, 2012.

Early Excellence Awards
Qualified Investigators will have already established an independent research program. They will usually hold a full-time academic appointment as an Assistant Professor, early Associate Professor, or the equivalent, and will have national-level, independent funding. Early Excellence Awards are not intended as start-up funds for investigators at the outset of their careers. Rather, they are intended to support investigators who have demonstrated exceptional early accomplishment as independent investigators, permitting the expansion of their work into the field of asthma. Funding is awarded at US $450,000 ( $150,000 per year for three years), beginning July 1, 2012.

Eligibility
Investigators from nonprofit research organizations in the United States, Australia, Canada, Ireland, Israel, Sweden, or the United Kingdom may apply.

Applications Due: 1 February 2012

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.americanasthmafoundation.org/grants/description-awards

 

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

 

ARC Future Fellowships Proposals for funding commencing in 2012 are now available for drafting and submission in the ARC online application system (RMS), accessible via the ARC website at http://www.rms.arc.gov.au

The Future Fellowships Instructions to Applicants and Common Eligibility Issues for funding commencing in 2012 are now available on the Research Branch’s ARC website http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/, under ARC Future Fellowships: Related Links and Documents. The Funding Rules, FAQs, Certification Proforma, and other useful documents are also available here.

The Research Branch is in the process of preparing our 2012 Future Fellowships "Section-by-Section Guide" and the “University of Adelaide Support Package / Strategic Statement Guidelines”. Please refer to our webpage http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/ for updates over the coming weeks.

The University closing date for the submission of one complete hard-copy of proposals to the Research Branch is COB Friday 4 November 2011.

 

The ARC is calling for applications for Australian Laureate Fellowships for funding in 2012. The Funding Rules for 2012 have been released.

Key Dates for Proposals
Please submit one complete hardcopy of your application to the Research Branch

• Expression of Interest - Friday 4 November 2011
• Initial Application - Friday 18 November 2011
• Full & Final Application - Friday 2 December 2011

Objectives

• attract and retain outstanding researchers and research leaders of international repute
• build and strengthen world-class research capability in Australia
• provide an excellent research training environment and exemplary mentorship to nurture early-career researchers
• expand Australia’s knowledge base by supporting ground-breaking, internationally competitive research
• forge strong links among researchers, industry and the international research community
• support research that will result in economic, environmental, social or cultural benefits for Australia

Up to 17 Australian Laureate Fellowships may be awarded for funding commencing in 2012 (including 2 additional Fellowships for highly ranked female candidates).

Funding
The ARC will provide a salary supplement for an Australian Laureate Fellow of AUD$105,782 per annum plus 28 per cent on-costs.
In addition to the salary supplement and salary-related (on-cost) support, the ARC may provide Australian Laureate Fellows with:

• additional funding for up to two postdoctoral research associates and up to two postgraduate researchers (5 years each);
• up to two postgraduate researchers (for 4 years each) and
• project funding of up to $300,000 per annum (for up to 5 years).

The Administering Organisation must provide the base salary + on-costs for a Level E professorial appointment (or equivalent).

University Support
These are prestigious awards requiring a high level of institutional support. Applications must be submitted with the full support of the Head of School, Faculty Executive Dean, and DVC(R).

If you are intending to apply, or know of a potential applicant, please contact Karen Burke (karen.burke@adelaide.edu.au) or x33534 as soon as possible to discuss your application.

Further information, including the Funding Rules, can be downloaded from:
http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/laureate/laureate_default.htm

 

FORUM
23 - 24 November 2011
Shine Dome, Canberra

This Symposium celebrates cutting edge biomedical research in France and Australia, with the goal of further enhancing research collaboration and identifying new research and training opportunities.
The Symposium is being supported by the Embassy of France and the Australian Government Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR). Eminent researchers from France and Australia will make presentations in the fields of:

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

The Symposium will also include policy and strategy discussions, with a focus on early to mid-career researchers (E-MCRs). Four E-MCRs will be selected to speak from submitted abstracts and 20 E-MCR bursaries awarded to cover accommodation and registration costs.

For more information and details on how to register, please visit:
http://science.org.au/events/conferences-and-workshops/australiafrance/2011.html

 

Once a year the Bupa Health Foundation seeks submissions via Expressions of Interest process for the funding of new initiatives that provide clear benefit to the Australian community in one or more of the following key strategic areas:

• Wellbeing;
• Chronic disease;
• Healthy ageing;
• Empowering people about their health; and
• Promoting affordable healthcare

Funding
The Foundation looks to fund initiatives from $100,000 to $500,000 for up to three (3) years with potential outcomes of national significance and takes a partnership approach to all grants. This is a Category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR)

Applications are due at the Research Branch by 2 December 2011

Details regarding this round will be released on the Bupa Health Foundation website in the coming weeks.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.mbf.com.au/AboutMBF/TheBupaHealthFoundation/Grants

 

The Australian Research Council (ARC) is currently seeking nominations for Peer Reviewers for Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2012.  Individuals willing to be nominated will need to advise the Research Branch by CoB Thursday, 1 December 2011, for collation into the University submission.

Peer Reviewers are sought only for peer reviewed disciplines listed in the Peer Review FoR Codes document.  The role of a Peer Reviewer is to assist Research Evaluation Committees (RECs) with the first stage of ERA 2012 evaluations.  Peer Reviewer nominees should be available for approximately seven weeks in mid-2012, although it is expected that the work will only require a proportion of that time. The ARC is also aware that some reviewers may have other commitments with the ARC and this will be taken into consideration prior to the allocation of Peer Reviewer tasks.

There is no restriction on the number of Peer Reviewers that can be nominated, however, those nominated should have agreed to participate before any nomination is made.  The ARC is particularly interested in nomination of individuals from countries other than Australia.  Further information about the Peer Reviewer role and process is outlined in the Nomination Information Sheet.

Those wishing to nominate to act as a Peer Reviewer must provide the following details to the Research Branch:

• Title
• First name
• Last name
• Gender
• Employing institution
• Email address
• Phone number
• Mobile phone number
• Up to six 6-digit FoR codes identifying the nominee’s area(s) of expertise (refer to Peer Review FoR codes)
• SEER username (if known)
• RMS ID (if known)

Please download and complete the Peer Reviewer Nomination Form, entering the details listed above, and forward to Anna Workman, ERA Project Officer, at era@adelaide.edu.au by CoB Thursday, 1 December 2011.

Questions regarding Peer Reviewer nominations should be directed to Cameron Morelli, ERA Project Officer: Phone 830 36528.

GE’s healthymagination Challenge: Assembling Tools to Fight Cancer is an open call to action for businesses, entrepreneurs, innovators and students with breakthrough ideas for accelerating early detection and enabling more personalised treatment for breast cancer.

The Challenge is focused on finding new ideas that accelerate innovation in early diagnosis, patient stratification, and the personalized treatment of breast cancer. Specific sub-challenges will be run during different portions of the healthymagination Challenge, such as:

1. Breast cancer pathways: Map breast cancer pathways independent of classic hormone dependent signaling and how those pathways relate to “triple negative” breast cancer (her 2, estrogen and progesterone receptor negative) – identify possible diagnostics and potential targeted treatments
   
   
2. Molecular similarities between tumors: Map the molecular/proteomic similarities between breast cancer and other solid tumors especially as it relates to the establishment of a tissue independent classification of cancer and pathway centric therapeutic intervention.

Awards
GE will present each of five innovation challenge award recipients with US$100,000 in cash, for a total of US $500,000, to acknowledge these entries as examples of outstanding entrepreneurship and innovation.

The evaluation committee will consider one or more of the following for selected Challenge entrants:

• An equity investment by GE or others
• A cooperative agreement to develop a product or technology
• A review of your product or service for possible qualification to be a part of the GE healthymagination program

Submission
Entries for the Healthymagination Challenge are to be submitted directly to GE by 20 November 2011
Please forward a copy of your entry to the Research Branch by emailing raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information and submission details, please visit:
http://challenge.healthymagination.com

 

Please note that the final ethics submission deadline date for 2011 is Wednesday, 2 November 2011.

Ethics application forms can be downloaded from:  http://www.adelaide.edu.au/ethics/human/guidelines/applications/

For more information, please refer to the Human Research Ethics Committee website:  http://www.adelaide.edu.au/ethics/human/deadlines/

 

CONVENTION
7 - 9 November 2011
National Wine Centre,
Cnr Hackney Rd & North Tce, Adelaide, SA

Hosted by the Joanna Briggs Institute, this three-day event invites delegates from at least 42 countries, and features a number of presentations on evidence-based healthcare, from differing global perspectives. This year’s conference is incorporating an exciting Mission Impossible related spy theme and will be fully catered. There will also be a special formal gala dinner as part of the event.

About Joanna Briggs Institute
The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) is an international not-for-profit research and development organisation based within the Faculty of Health Sciences at the University of Adelaide. The Institute and its collaborating entities throughout the world promote and support the synthesis, transfer and utilisation of evidence to improve global health outcomes.

For more information, please contact:
Dr Zoe Jordan
08 8303 3893
zoe.jordan@adelaide.edu.au

Please refer to the following link for an overview of the convention:
http://www.joannabriggs.edu.au/events/2011Convention/index.html

 

The Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) Scheme replaces the Centres for Clinical Research Excellence Scheme and the Capacity Building Grants in Population Health and Health Services Research. CREs will provide support for teams of researchers to pursue collaborative research and develop capacity in clinical, population health and health services research. Funding will support three schemes:

• CRE in Clinical Research
• CRE in Health Services Research
• CRE in Population Health Research

Special Interest Areas
In addition to the general aims of the CRE Scheme, the scheme is used to identify and support research in special interest areas. In this Round the special interest areas are:

• mental health
• post-market surveillance of drugs and medical devices
• electromagnetic energy
• obesity policy
• Indigenous health and wellbeing

Internal due date: 23 January 2012

Submission
All applications are to be submitted on-line through RGMS: https://www.rgms.nhmrc.gov.au by the 23 January 2012
The CRE application form in RGMS is expected to be accessible by 4 November 2011.

A hardcopy of finalised proposals must also be submitted to the Research Branch by the 23 January 2012, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet.

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

 

The Funding Rules for this round can be found on the NHMRC website:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply-funding/centres-research-excellence-cre

 

Profile Information in RGMS
The Profile pages of all RGMS accounts have recently been upgraded, so please check your profile information to ensure that it is up-to-date.
To do this simply:

1. Log into RGMS at www.rgms.nhmrc.gov.au
2. Click ‘My Profile and CV’  in the main menu.
3. Click ‘Profile’ tab.
4. Click through the pages in the sub-menu (i.e. Pro-PD: Personal Details, Pro-FR: Fields of Research, etc.) and update your information.
   

For help with updating your profile or to provide feedback about the changes, please email help@nhmrc.gov.au.

Carry Forward Requests
Carry forward requests in the final year of an NHMRC Project Grant must now be submitted via RGMS.  In the final year where there is any amount of carry forward of funds, this constitutes an extension to the grant and the Chief Investigator A (CIA) must log into RGMS and submit a carry forward of funds Grant Variation request by 31 December of that final year.

To make a carry forward request:
Login in to RGMS, select ‘Grantee Variation’ under ‘Grant Management’, and then select ‘New’ to create your request.

For more information about Carry Forward of Funds, please refer to the NHMRC website:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/administering-grants/progress-and-final-reporting/ongoing-management-project-grants

R01 - Research Project Grant

 

Molecular Imaging of the Lung- Phase 1 (R01) *NEW*
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications to develop novel 'in vivo' imaging reagents and technologies, such as molecular probes that target pathways, or cells involved in development and pathobiology of pulmonary diseases. In Phase I investigators will identify appropriate molecular targets with relevance to lung health and diseases, develop the appropriate molecular probes, in combination with innovative imaging approaches, and validate the developed probes in cells and in vivo animal models. NHLBI anticipates announcing a companion FOA for a Phase II that will be released at a later date, to support studies to extend molecular imaging methods to human studies for clinical applications in lung disease.

Letter of Intent due: 1 January 2012
Full Application due: 18 January 2012

Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HL-12-036.html

 

Causes and Consequences of Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes (R01)
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites applications for research project grants to study the causes and consequences of Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes (CFRD).  CFRD is one of the most common complications of Cystic Fibrosis (CF) that occurs in almost half the patients with Cystic Fibrosis as they age. Applications are invited for projects that intend to study the etiology of CFRD in humans and animal models, as well as studies to understand the mechanisms for the increased morbidity in patients with CFRD.

Letter of Intent due: 21 February 2012
Full Application due: 6 March 2012

Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DK-11-025.html#_Part_2._Full

 

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

 

The Minister for the Arts has announced new guidelines for the 2012-13 funding round for Indigenous culture, languages and visual arts, to open on the 29 October 2011

Along with the new guidelines, the names of funding categories within this scheme have been simplified to more clearly state what OFTA supports.

OFTA now invites applications for funding under the following funding categories:

• Indigenous Languages Support (ILS)
  previously the Maintenance of Indigenous Languages and Records (MILR)
  
• Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support (IVAIS)
  previously the National Arts and Crafts Industry Support (NACIS)
  
  
• Indigenous Culture Support
  to retain the same name

Completed applications are to be submitted to Research Branch by 23 January 2012

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

For more information about the programs and how to apply, please visit:
www.arts.gov.au/indigenous

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

Health Sciences

 

The Australian Respiratory Council is seeking to award several one-year research grants for projects addressing research in tuberculosis, respiratory diseases due to other infections, or respiratory diseases related to tobacco use. Within these categories, projects examining community issues or the health of particularly disadvantaged groups are particularly encouraged.

Funding
Projects will be awarded at approximately $50,000 each for 2012

Eligibility
ARC Harry Windsor Research Grants will be made for projects which were submitted to the National Health and Medical Council (NHMRC) in 2011 and which have been assessed as fundable by the NHMRC but have missed the cut-off mark for funding in 2012.

Submission
In order to apply for the grant, the Chief Investigator of a project is only required to send the Application ID Number and the Original Title of their grant application submitted to the NHMRC in 2011 to research@thearc.org,au, and cc the Research Branch's Health Sciences team at raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

This information will be treated confidentially. The Research Committee at the ARC will examine all applications received by the due date and develop a shortlist for detailed examination.

For further information please refer to the ARC Harry Windsor Research Grants Scheme Information Sheet, or visit the website: http://www.thearc.org.au

Health Sciences

 

Perpetual's 2012 funding round is now open. Past funding has been provided for a wide range of projects at different developmental stages. Early career researchers are encouraged to apply.

Funding & Duration
Gifts generally range between $10,000 and $100,000. In 2011, the average gift was approximately $60,000. The maximum amount an organisation can request is $200,000. Funding is generally provided for a one-year period.

Eligibility & Submission
Applications are submitted online at www.perpetual.com.au/fundinground. A hardcopy of finalised proposals must be submitted to the Research Branch, by the internal due date, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet.

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

Please note:
Universities, hospitals, and medical research institutions may submit one application per department, up to a maximum of four applications per organisation.  National organisations may submit three applications in total, no more than one application in any given state or territory.  If submitting multiple applications, each activity is to have a different title.

 

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

 

The Australian Centre for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (ACEAS) is a virtual and physical Facility within the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) for both disciplinary and inter-disciplinary integration, synthesis, and modelling of ecosystem data, in order to aid in the development of evidenced-based environmental management strategies and policy at regional, state, and continental scales.

Three types of funding are available:

• Working Groups of up to 15 people
• Workshops of up to 15 people
• Sabbatical Fellowships

Funding
Maximum support for each meeting/workshop is $30,000, with total budget for each individual Working Group proposal not normally exceeding $50,000, unless approved by the ACEAS Advisory Panel in consultation with the ACEAS Program Manager and TERN Director. Sabbatical Fellow support will be for travel and accommodation expenses only (no reimbursement for meal costs) to a maximum of $15,000 per fellow.

Eligibility
Applications will only be considered if they:

• have tangible outcomes such as a peer-reviewed synthesis and analysis paper, a report, or a briefing note to be provided to the relevant local, state or national government agency
  
• have demonstrable national, rather than solely local, significance
  
• focus on the analysis and synthesis of data
  
• use data held in Australia, to the benefit of ecosystem science in Australia
  
• can demonstrate the utility outside the interests of the team applying.

 

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.aceas.org.au

 

The Foundation seeks applications for grants for research into the causes, prevention and cure of disease in animals and in particular in the canine, feline and other companion animal species, and relevant to small animal veterinary practice.

The type of research funded is wide ranging, but it must be for the direct benefit of companion animal species. Some examples would be investigation into arthritis, heart disease, diabetes and cancer, which focuses upon on a better understanding of the basic disorder, and thus lead to improved methods of treatment and prevention.

Funding
Grants are unlikely to exceed $7,500.00 per year.

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

 

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

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

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

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


Submission
Please forward one original signed hardcopy application to the Research Branch, plus one electronic copy, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet. Specific submission requirements may vary according to sponsor.

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

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

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

 

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.aecl.org/rd/apply-for-funding

 

The Dairy Innovation Australia Ltd (DIAL) Research Grants Scheme supports the sponsor's aim to create a critical mass of expertise in dairy science and technology, and to catalyse the development of smarter manufacturing processes.

Specific priority areas of interest for this round of applications are:

• Extended shelf life of milk and fresh dairy products (eg yogurts, custards and desserts)

• New packaging technologies across the supply chain (targets include improved sustainability, product quality, shelf life)
  
  
• Use of novel membrane technologies in milk transport, preservation and for applying concentrates and permeates in dairy product manufacture

• Waste management in dairy processing:
  • Technologies for reduction and reuse of acid whey
  • Technologies to reduce solid waste, packaging waste, etc
  • Technologies for the measuring, monitoring and modelling of waste streams
    
    
• Rapid testing methods for dairy product quality (eg: milk quality, processing quality and shelf life quality)
  
  
• Technologies and reformulation strategies to reduce sugars and other additives in dairy products

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

There is no specific limit to funding for each Application under the Dairy Innovation Research Grants scheme. DIAL may fund small and large scale projects, including:

• Small projects investigating defined industry issues
• Small projects and scoping reviews as preliminary investigations to assess feasibility of larger follow-up projects
• Larger projects addressing major science and technology issues

Duration
A Project may be awarded Funding for up to three (3) consecutive years.

Expression of Interest
Expressions of Interest (optional) are to be forwarded directly to the Sponsor by 25 November 2011

Submission of Full Application
Internal due date: 2 Dec 2011

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 further information, updates, and application instructions please visit:
http://www.dairyinnovation.com.au/acgr.html

 

Under this Program, funding will be allocated for biodiversity research and delivery that the Australian Government needs to better inform environmental management, policy and decision making, both in the short-term and into the future.

This includes understanding how ecosystems function, monitoring their health, maintaining and building their resilience, using them sustainably and exploring how to better use markets to protect biodiversity.

Program Delivery
The NERP is a competitive merit-based grants program. It will largely be delivered through multi-disciplinary research hubs or consortia, hosted by Australian Research Institutions. The hub model will facilitate synergies and allow a targeted focus on building research in areas of high value and Australian research strength. There will also be an emerging priorities funding stream.

Funding
Approx $20 Million each year. This is a Category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2011 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR)

Submission
Please contact Karen Burke, Manager for Major Programs at the Research Branch, if you are considering applying for this scheme:

Phone: 08 830 35051
Email: karen.burke@adelaide.edu.au

 

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/science/nerp/index.html

 

The Field Naturalists Society of South Australia Inc. (FNSSA) established the Lirabenda Endowment Fund (LEF) with the intention of making available research grants to encourage and promote research into the biota and natural environment of South Australia.

The Lirabenda Research Grants Committee considers all applications for grants from the Lirabenda Endowment Fund with this intention in mind. The following are general guidelines to provide applicants with information on projects that the Lirabenda Endowment Fund is likely to support:

• Projects that increase knowledge and understanding of native species and their habitats
  
  
• Projects relating to management and conservation of South Australian species and their environment
  
  
• Projects that investigate factors relating to declining or threatened species of plants and animals. Preference is given to species that are endemic to South Australia
  
  
• Projects leading to improved management of species that cause environmental damage in South Australia

 

Duration & Funding
Lirabenda Endowment Fund grants are for one year only. If the research proposed is part of a larger study the applicant must describe a project with a one-year time-frame.

The maximum amount available for all grants in any one year will be determined by the FNSSA Council before applications are called. For 2012 the suggested maximum award will probably not exceed $3000.

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

 

The HAL Industry Call for funding in 2012-13 is now open. All research proposals must address HAL's Industry Investment Priorities.

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

Due date variation* - Apple and Pear Industry
Due date: 8 November 2011

Please note that for proposals that require endorsement from the Apple & Pear industry, proposals must be submitted by 8 November 2011, due to the scheduling of the industry’s IAC meetings.

 

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.horticulture.com.au

Health Sciences

 

The Alzheimer's Association's International Research Grants Program funds projects that propose to explore the broadest possible spectrum of biological approaches to understanding, preventing, and treating Alzheimer's.

The Association offers the following funding schemes within the International Research Grant Program:

• New Investigator Research Grant (NIRG)
• Investigator-Initiated Research Grant (IIRG)
• Zenith Fellows Award
• Everyday Technologies for Alzheimer Care Grant (ETAC)
• New Investigator Research Grant to Promote Diversity (NIRGD)
• Mentored New Investigator Research Grant to Promote Diversity (MNIRGD)
• Neuronal Hyper Excitability and Seizures in Alzheimer’s Disease (NHESAD)
• Development of New Cognitive/ Functional Instruments in Alzheimer’s Disease (DNCFI)

 

Funding
Funding varies according to scheme, ranging from US $60,000 - $450,000

Eligibility
In general, public, private, domestic and international research laboratories, medical centers, hospitals and universities are eligible to apply. Please refer to the 2012 Program Announcement for eligibility criteria specific to the individual award mechanisms.

Submission - Letters of Intent
Due date: 20 December 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: 1 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.alz.org/research/alzheimers_grants/overview.asp

Health Sciences

 

The Early Career Investigator Award will fund salary support and research funds for a junior faculty member who wishes to undertake a mentored basic and/or clinical research project in the bleeding disorders field.

The applicant would be expected to dedicate a significant amount of time to the project. Examples of topics for research projects that might be considered for these awards include, but are not limited to:

• Clinical studies
• Properties and delivery of clotting factor proteins
• Assays and models
• Genetics and epidemiology
• Molecular aspects and mechanisms of clotting factor inhibitor formation.

Funding & Duration
Early Career Investigator Awards will provide funding of US$100,000 annually for two years. Up to four new awards will be made each year. Part of the Award may fund salary support. The candidate must spend at least 25% of his/her time on the project in order to request salary support.

Eligibility
The applicant should have an entry-level academic or clinical appointment within his or her institution. This award is open to applicants with a medical degree and/or PhD. Applicants should have earned their terminal degree within the previous 10 years. Special dispensation may be considered for extenuating circumstances such as maternity leave, military duty, sickness, etc.

 

Letters of Intent:
Due date: 30 Nov 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
Applicants may wish to view examples of successful Letters of Intent under the 'Submit a Proposal' section of the sponsor's website.

Submission of Full Application:
April/May 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 more information and application guidelines, please visit:
http://www.bayer-hemophilia-awards.com

Multidisciplinary

 

Social Science Research Council has announced a major new project grant program entitled “New Directions in the Study of Prayer". The program aims to generate innovative research on practices of prayer and to foster the development of an interdisciplinary network of scholars engaged in the study of prayer. Proposals may include a focus on theology but should not be restricted to theological inquiry.

Proposals are especially encouraged from, but not restricted to, the following disciplines:

• anthropology
• cognitive science
• history
• linguistics
• neuroscience
• philosophy
• psychology
• religious studies
• sociology

The Program welcomes proposals for projects that study any religious tradition(s) and milieu(s), and that focus on populations in any geographical region(s) of the world.

Research Themes
Proposals are considered across four broad yet focused areas of inquiry. Each research theme considers prayer as a practice, an event, and a cultural object that can be studied empirically and with a range of research methods and analytical approaches. Both discipline-specific and interdisciplinary proposals are encouraged.

Themes include:

• Prayer, Virtues, and Human Flourishing
• Prayer in Social and Institutional Contexts
• Comparative Perspectives
• Cognitive and Psychological Perspectives

Funding
Approximately twenty to twenty-five research grants, ranging from US $50,000 to US$200,000, will be awarded. Both individual and collaborative projects will be considered, and a small number of journalism grants, of up to US$50,000 each, will also be awarded.

For applicants awarded a grant, funds received are contingent upon attendance and active participation in four mandatory project meetings.

Submission - Letters of Intent
Due date: 1 December 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 May 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.ssrc.org/programs/new-directions-in-the-study-of-prayer/

ECMS

 

The Oronzio de Nora Industrial Electrochemistry Fellowship is given to a postdoctoral scientist or engineer for research in the field of industrial electrochemistry.

Preference will be given to candidates whose proposed research topics are in the areas of electrochemistry such as:

• electrodes and processes for the electrolysis of brine and water;
• electrocatalysts for H2, O2, and Cl2 evolution, and for O2 reduction, especially approaches that exploit nanotechnology and/or minimize the use of noble metals;
• corrosion prevention, especially of electrodes and substrates;
• water treatment, either potable or waste water, disinfection and destruction of organics; and
• anodes for metal electrowinning.

Funding
The fellowship is valued at US $25,000 for one year, twice renewable based on successful research progress as judged by the award’s committee.

Eligibility
The award shall be made without regard to citizenship, country, or financial need. It shall be made to a postdoctoral scientist or engineer continuing research in industrial electrochemistry.

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.electrochem.org/awards/ecs/rules/o_denora_rules.htm

Health Sciences

 

The Lalor Foundation postdoctoral fellowship program supports promising new researchers in establishing scientific and teaching careers. The mission of the program is to support researchers early in their work so that they can become independently funded in the field of mammalian reproductive biology as related to the regulation of fertility.

Funding
Fellowships will be US $38,000 per year for coverage of fellowship stipend, fringes and institutional overhead.  Institutional overhead may not exceed 10 percent of the total fellowship award.

Eligibility
Any nonprofit research institution, such as a university or medical research center, may apply. Individuals nominated by the applicant institution for the postdoctoral fellowship for conduct of the work may be a citizen of any country. 

The individual should have training and experience at least equal to the Ph.D. or M.D. level and should not have a faculty appointment (i.e., instructor, lecturer or higher).  Potential fellows should not have held the doctoral degree more than two years from receipt of the degree.

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://66.147.244.193/~lalorfou/?page_id=236

Health Sciences

 

The American Psychological Foundation’s Henry David Fund was established to support young psychologists with a demonstrated interest in the behavioural aspects of human reproductive behavior or an area related to population concerns.

Funding
The Travel Grant provides up to US $1,500 to support travel related to research on human reproductive behaviour and population studies or attendance at an international or regional congress.

Eligibility
Applicants must be graduate students conducting dissertation research or early career researchers with not more than seven years postgraduate experience, and a demonstrated interest in human reproductive behaviour or related population concerns. Also open to applicants in all relevant disciplines who have a demonstrated psychological approach to their work, with preference given to psychologists.

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.apa.org/apf/funding/david.aspx

Sciences

 

The Awards Committee of the Biochemical Society invites nominations for the following awards to be presented in 2013:

• AstraZeneca Award
• Biochemical Society Award
• Centenary Award
• Colworth Medal
• Heatley Medal and Prize
• Novartis Medal and Prize
• Sir Philip Randle Lecture
• Thudichum Medal
• Biochemical Society Early Career Research Awards
  • Genes
  • Bioenergetics and Metabolism
  • Signal Transduction

All award prizes and medal lectureships carry an honorarium, and all lectures are published in Biochemical Society Transactions.

For more information, and details regarding nominations, please visit:
https://www.biochemistry.org/Awards/Nominations.aspx

ECMS

 

DARPA is seeking proposals that will address mathematical research on large networks and graphs with an emphasis on results that are applicable to social networks and other networks of interest to the DoD.

The focus of the program will be three broad areas, namely:

• The theoretical underpinnings of the basic mathematics and dynamics of large networks and a framework for threat signature detection and identification
  
• Polynomial and sub-polynomial algorithm creation and development for exact and approximate solutions for DoD problems of interest
  
• Graph and network techniques for other DoD networks of interest.

 

Submission - Proposal Abstract
Due date: 3 November 2011

Proposal abstracts are to be submitted directly to the sponsor. Please send a copy of your Abstract to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

Submission - Full Application
Due date: 24 November 2011

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

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

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

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
https://www.fbo.gov/index (Solicitation no. DARPA-BAA-12-01 )

 

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 Australian Centre for Ecological Analysis and Synthesis (ACEAS) is a virtual and physical Facility within the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network (TERN) for both disciplinary and inter-disciplinary integration, synthesis, and modelling of ecosystem data, in order to aid in the development of evidenced-based environmental management strategies and policy at regional, state, and continental scales.

Three types of funding are available:

• Working Groups of up to 15 people
• Workshops of up to 15 people
• Sabbatical Fellowships

Funding
Maximum support for each meeting/workshop is $30,000, with total budget for each individual Working Group proposal not normally exceeding $50,000, unless approved by the ACEAS Advisory Panel in consultation with the ACEAS Program Manager and TERN Director. Sabbatical Fellow support will be for travel and accommodation expenses only (no reimbursement for meal costs) to a maximum of $15,000 per fellow.

Eligibility
Applications will only be considered if they:

• have tangible outcomes such as a peer-reviewed synthesis and analysis paper, a report, or a briefing note to be provided to the relevant local, state or national government agency
  
• have demonstrable national, rather than solely local, significance
  
• focus on the analysis and synthesis of data
  
• use data held in Australia, to the benefit of ecosystem science in Australia
  
• can demonstrate the utility outside the interests of the team applying.

 

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.aceas.org.au

 

The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (FPWR), a nonprofit organisation dedicated to supporting research to advance the understanding and treatment of Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS), announces the availability of funds to support innovative research relevant to PWS.

The Foundation is currently accepting applications that address one of three challenging questions:

Question 1: What underlies the shift from failure to thrive to excessive hunger in PWS?
Funding & Duration: up to US $75,000 a year for two years, with year 2 funding contingent upon adequate progress at month 11.

Question 2: Can the maternally silent genes in the PWS chromosome region be selectively reactivated?
Funding & Duration: US $50,000 for one year.

Question 3: What are the cellular phenotype(s) of PWS?
Funding & Duration: US $50,000 for one year.

Applications that are not responsive to one of these questions will not be reviewed at this time.

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

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

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

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://fpwr.org/prader-willi-syndrome-research

Multidisciplinary

 

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is now accepting grant proposals for Round 8 of Grand Challenges Explorations, an initiative to encourage innovative and unconventional global health solutions.

Grant proposals are being accepted on the following topics:

• Protect Crop Plants from Biotic Stresses From Field to Market (NEW)
• Design new approaches to optimize immunization systems (NEW)
• Explore New Solutions in Global Health Priority Areas (NEW)
• Explore Nutrition for Healthy Growth of Infants and Children
• Apply Synthetic Biology to Global Health Challenges

Funding & Duration
Initial grants will be US $100,000 each, and projects showing promise will have the opportunity to receive additional funding of up to US $1 million. 

Eligibility
Applicants can be at any experience level; in any discipline; and from any organization, including colleges and universities, government laboratories, research institutions, non-profit organisations and for profit companies.

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.grandchallenges.org

Multidisciplinary

 

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

 

The 2012 Science and Innovation Awards aim to encourage science, innovation and technology in rural industries and help to advance the careers of young scientists through national recognition of their research ideas. Project recipients can undertake groundbreaking research and innovation with the objective of keeping Australia’s rural industries sustainable and profitable.

There are eleven Award categories open for applications:

• cotton
• dairy
• fisheries and aquaculture
• forestry
• grains
• viticulture and oenology
• animal welfare
• red meat processing
• pork
• new and emerging rural industries
• horticulture
  

Funding
Each category listed above includes a grant of up to $22,000 for the nominated project. The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s Award provides an additional $33,000 to one recipient of the industry Awards to extend their project.

Eligibility
To be eligible, applicants must be:

• between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive) on Friday 18 November 2011
  
  
• Australian citizens or permanent residents (proof may be required)
  
  
• working, employed or studying in an agriculture, fisheries or forestry related industry (including food and sustainable natural resource management)
  

Employees of the Commonwealth and those directly employed by sponsoring organisations are not eligible to apply.

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

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

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.abares.gov.au/conferences-events

Health Sciences

 

The Australian Respiratory Council is seeking to award several one-year research grants for projects addressing research in tuberculosis, respiratory diseases due to other infections, or respiratory diseases related to tobacco use. Within these categories, projects examining community issues or the health of particularly disadvantaged groups are particularly encouraged.

Funding
Projects will be awarded at approximately $50,000 each for 2012

Eligibility
ARC Harry Windsor Research Grants will be made for projects which were submitted to the National Health and Medical Council (NHMRC) in 2011 and which have been assessed as fundable by the NHMRC but have missed the cut-off mark for funding in 2012.

Submission
In order to apply for the grant, the Chief Investigator of a project is only required to send the Application ID Number and the Original Title of their grant application submitted to the NHMRC in 2011 to research@thearc.org,au, and cc the Research Branch's Health Sciences team at raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

This information will be treated confidentially. The Research Committee at the ARC will examine all applications received by the due date and develop a shortlist for detailed examination.

For further information please refer to the ARC Harry Windsor Research Grants Scheme Information Sheet, or visit the website: http://www.thearc.org.au

Multidisciplinary

 

The AIRG Medal is designed to recognise Australasian Research Managers, and/or researchers, and/or research teams, for the achievement of widely recognised, outstanding, industrial research and innovation contributions. The AIRG will make two awards per annum for major technological innovation or industrial research management.

Prize
The Award is in the form of an inscribed medallion commemorating the research management contributions of the awardee(s). It is provided together with a mounted plaque for the awardee(s) company.

Eligibility
Nominations must be made by a current AIRG member.

For more information, and details regarding nominations, please visit:
http://www.airg.org.au/airg-achievement-recognition-award.html