Research Branch Bulletin

 

CONFERENCE
Radioprotection: Past, Present and Future
15 - 17 February 2012

AINSE, Lucas Heights

This conference brings together many scientific disciplines. In the tradition of the Radiation Conference, all aspects of radiation techniques and applications will be discussed.

Call for Papers
Papers will be accepted based on the following major topics:

• Earth sciences
• Protection
• Simulation
• Detection
• Therapy
• Medical imaging
• Instrumentation
• Engineered and applied Materials
• Biology
• Medical Physics
• Industry
• Chemistry

Due date for receipt of abstracts: 9 Dec 2011

For more information on submitting papers, or registration for Radiation 2012, please visit:
http://ainse.edu.au/events2/conferences/radiation2012

 

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have announced an investment of US $35 Million in grants to support two new Grand Challenges in Health grant programs:

Preventing Preterm Birth, managed in partnership with the Global Alliance for the Prevention of Prematurity and Stillbirth (GAPPS)
An initiative of Seattle Children's Hospital, this scheme will invest US $20 million in the discovery and development of interventions to prevent preterm birth and stillbirth by limiting infection and improving nutrition.

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

Discover New Ways to Achieve Healthy Growth
This scheme will invest US $15 million in research to discover the causes of growth faltering during the first 1,000 days of life, and to identify effective and affordable interventions to promote healthy growth.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.grandchallenges.org/GrantOpportunities/Pages/healthygrowth.aspx

 

To learn more about Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Grand Challenge grant programs, please visit:
http://www.grandchallenges.org/Explorations/Pages/Introduction.aspx

 

SEMINAR
15 December 2011
7.45am - 9.30am

Ayers House
288 North Terrace, Adelaide, SA

Presented by eResearch SA


 
Bright Ideas Over Breakfast: Connecting Collections will feature a presentation from Dr Christine Garnaut, Director of the Architecture Museum in the School of Art, Architecture and Design at the University of South Australia, and will be followed by a champagne networking opportunity.
 
The Architecture Museum houses a research collection of over 200,000 paper items, books and other publications, donated by private practitioners, which represent diverse aspects of South Australia’s (and Australia's) architectural and wider built environment history. To keep this rich and extensive collection fresh, the Architecture Museum has looked to technology to best utilise and present the items in the collection.

In 2010 the Museum was successful in securing Australian National Data Service (ANDS) funding, and in 2011 Christine was involved in eResearch SA’s summer scholarship program where she supervised a digital visualisation project - the result providing a practical example of how researchers can use digital technologies to bring to life the items in their collections.
 
Christine’s presentation will focus on her own experience, including how she came to engage with eResearch technologies, and how they now support her research. She will discuss how other humanities and social science researchers might become involved with digital technologies, making this event a must see for anyone who works with collections, analyses or manages data, collaborates with distant colleagues, is grappling with the technical challenges arising from the ‘data deluge’, or is just interested in finding out more.

 

If you would like to register for this event, please visit:
http://connectingcollections.eventbrite.com/

 

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.

 

The purpose of this Awards program is to support academic research aimed at improving information access (defined broadly). Google funds Research Awards unrestricted and retains no intellectual property from the research. The sponsor would prefer that results from the research are open-sourced and widely published. Areas that are of particular interest include (but are not limited to):

• Economics and market algorithms
• Education innovation
• Geo/maps
• Human-computer interaction
• Information retrieval, extraction, and organization
• Machine learning and data mining
• Machine translation
• Mobile
• Multi-media search and audio/video processing
• Natural language processing
• Policy and standards
• Security and privacy
• Social systems
• Software Engineering
• Software and hardware systems infrastructure
• Speech
• Structured data and database management

Funding
Awards through this program are for one year in the range from US $10,000-$150,000. The average amount across awards is $55,000 with the bulk of the awards in the $45,000 to $100,000 range.

Due Date
The expected deadline for the next round of Google's Faculty Research Awards Program is 1 Feb 2012.
The application form will be made available for submissions starting approximately two weeks prior to the deadline.

 

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

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://research.google.com/university/relations/research_awards.html

 

WORKSHOP
23 November 2011
12 - 1pm

Florey Lecture Theatre, Medical School, Frome RD
University of Adelaide

Presented by the Research Branch


It is essential that CIs understand the processes and responsibilities for NHMRC grants - all CIs on newly awarded NHMRC grants are encouraged to attend this workshop session, which will provide important information about financial processes, legal requirements, and researcher responsibilities.

Presenters:

• Research Branch
• Legal Services
• Research Accounting

Details will be provided about support available for researchers, and presenters will be able to answer questions you may have in relation to your new award.

Registration is not required for this Workshop.

For more information, please contact the Health Sciences team at the Research Branch by emailing raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

 

On 29 July 2011, the Australian Government announced funding to boost research into issues raised by recent identified cases of the Hendra virus. This funding will go towards better understanding the virus in terms of its impact on human health, animal health and environmental biodiversity.

Funding & Duration
The NHMRC has allocated a total of up to AUD$3M to support a small number of funded projects in response to the Hendra virus UCR. Research grants of up to 3 years duration will be offered, but the period requested must be justified within the application.

Submission
All applications are to be submitted on-line through RGMS: https://www.rgms.nhmrc.gov.au by the 11 January 2012

A hardcopy of finalised proposals must also be submitted to the Research Branch by the 11 January 2012, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet.

Hardcopies of applications must b 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

Funding Rules and Advice & Instructions to Applicants may be found on the NHMRC website:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply-funding/urgent-call-research-hendra-virus

Please refer to the "Grants" section of this bulletin for more information

R01 - Research Project Grant

 

Implications of the Economic Downturn for Health, Wealth, and Work at Older Ages (R01) *NEW*
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) invites research on the implications of exogenous shocks, such as those produced by the recent economic downturn, for health, economic circumstances, and planning throughout the life-cycle.

Full Application due: 20 January 2012
Link to full announcement: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-12-009.html

 

NIH/PEPFAR Collaboration for Advancing Implementation Science in Prevention of Maternal-Child HIV Transmission (PMTCT) (R01)
The NIH, in collaboration with the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator, invites applications for implementation science projects that will inform the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) as they develop more efficient and cost-effective methods to deliver proven interventions for prevention of maternal-child HIV transmission (PMTCT). 

Letter of Intent due: 28 January 2012
Full Application due: 14 February 2012
Link to full announcement: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-HD-12-210.html

 

Molecular Imaging of the Lung- Phase 1 (R01)
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

National Science Week runs in August each year and is Australia’s major national celebration of science, providing an opportunity for the entire science community to celebrate and showcase science to the Australian public and the world.

Australian Government funding is available on a competitive basis from the Inspiring Australia program for National Science Week projects, addressing one or more of the following purposes:

• to draw the nation’s attention towards the sciences
• to spark interest in the sciences for those who are currently disinterested
• to help move those who are simply interested in the sciences to become engaged
• to provide an opportunity for all Australians to participate in science events and activities
• to foster partnerships between the community, research organisations and industry
• to trial new and innovative science communication activities
  

Funding
Projects must be either

• proposed single-year grant funding of between $2000 and $25 000 for National Science Week in 2012. Each proposed grant funding must include additional funding support or in-kind contributions from sources other than the grant;
  
  OR
  
  
• proposed multi-year reducing grant funding of $40 000 in 2012, $25 000 in 2013 and $10 000 in 2014. Each proposed grant funding must include significant additional funding support or in-kind contributions from sources other than the grant.

Applications Due: 28 November 2011

 

For more information, please visit:
http://www.scienceweek.gov.au/Pages/index.aspx

 

The CRC for High Integrity Australian Pork is seeking applications for Honours awards, Postdoctorate awards and Postdoctoral Fellowships which will close on 5 December 2011.

The first funding round across the four Pork CRC programs has been completed and the opportunities for Honours and Postgraduate awards identified. Those interested in applying for awards within the funded projects should contact the relevant Principal Investigator to see what opportunities might be available. Identified projects may be viewed by visiting: http://www.porkcrc.com.au/Educational_Opportunities_list_Nov_2011.pdf

Honours awards carry a stipend of $10,000, half of which is paid to the student. The other half is to cover operational costs. Preference will be given to applicants whose Honours project will be conducted within Pork CRC projects, however other relevant applications will be considered. The application form is available on our web site: www.porkcrc.com.au

Postgraduate awards carry a stipend of $38,500/year ($28,500 stipend and $10,000 operating & student development, with $5,000 of the funds held by the CRC for student programs including travel, training courses). Preference will be given to top-up applications. Research expenses are not included in the stipend and are expected to be obtained from the project budget. Masters and PhD awards are for two and three year’s duration respectively. The application form is also available on our web site.

Postdoctoral fellowships are for 2-3 years duration and are worth a maximum of $90,000 (including on-costs) annually, plus travel and some operational funds. The value of the award may be negotiable.

 

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

Health Sciences

 

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

Health Sciences

 

In response to the recent positive detection of the Hendra virus in a companion dog and therefore the potential increased risk of exposure and infection to humans, the Queensland and New South Wales Governments, and the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) have pledged funds to support an Urgent Call for Research (URC), the aims of which are to:

• better understand the biology of Henipaviruses, particularly Hendra virus, and
  
  
• develop management procedures and better treatments for humans affected by Henipaviruses, particularly Hendra virus

The information derived from such research will help inform Australian authorities on the development of best approaches to manage and treat those individuals infected by the virus, and be used for the development of public policy. Where appropriate, applicants must ensure appropriate bio-containment measures be exercised at all times.

Funding
NHMRC has allocated a total of up to AUD$3M to support a small number of funded projects in response to the Hendra virus UCR. NHMRC research grants of up to 3 years duration will be offered, but the period requested must be justified within the application.

Additional Sources of Funding
The National Hendra Virus Research Program (NHVRP) has committed $5M for commissioned Hendra virus research. In addition, the NHVRP has put $2M towards a Hendra virus research funding initiative separate to that of NHMRC. The focus of this non-NHMRC funded research will primarily be on understanding Hendra virus ecology, detection and prevention of transmission.

Submission
All applications are to be submitted on-line through RGMS: https://www.rgms.nhmrc.gov.au by the 11 January 2012


A hardcopy of finalised proposals must also be submitted to the Research Branch by the 11 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 and Instructions for Applicants for this call can be found on the NHMRC website:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply-funding/urgent-call-research-hendra-virus

 

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

 

The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) invites written Multi-stage Tenders to fund a series of workshops in order to provide growers and advisors with the basic tools to identify pests, understand populations and thresholds, monitor and conduct IPM on farm.

Funding
The GRDC expects to invest up to $200,000 per annum over three years, commencing 2012-13.

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

 

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

 

The Ian Potter Foundation is one of Australia's leading private philanthropic organisations. The Foundation has a track record of funding projects led by far sighted individuals and organisations that improve the Australian community's ability to respond creatively to social, environmental, science and health issues, and that develop our capacity as a nation through the arts and education.

Applications in this round will be accepted for the following program areas:

• Arts
• Education
• Community Wellbeing
• Community Wellbeing International Travel Grants
• Healthy Communities

Funding
There is no maximum amount for the Foundation’s grants, however separate applications forms are required for Small Grants (for funds requested under $20,000), to those proposals requesting larger amounts.

The amount requested should match the scope of the project or program applicant organisations wish to undertake, and the size and capacity of the organisation. The amount requested should also take into consideration the amount being contributed by other sources, and the applicant organisation’s own contribution.

 

Submission
All applications are single stage, with the exception of Community Wellbeing Grants for amounts request over $50,000 whereby an Expression of Interest is required in the first instance.

A hardcopy of finalised proposals must also be submitted to the Research Branch, 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

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://foundation.ianpotter.org.au/how_to_apply.html

Health Sciences

 

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.

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.americanasthmafoundation.org/grants/description-awards

Health Sciences

 

The RLS Foundation encourages grant applications for basic and clinical research studies of restless legs syndrome (RLS). In 2012 research grant priorities are:

• Understanding the biological basis of RLS with a emphasis on the gene basis
• Environmental studies (along the lines of toxic materials and Parkinson’s disease)
• Possible MEIS1 mutations that predispose an individual to circadian disruption
• Clinical/lifestyle studies that focus on areas such as diet or exercise’s role in managing RLS symptoms

Basic science leading to a better understanding of RLS, innovative approaches, interdisciplinary studies, and support of promising postdoctoral candidates will be given priority

Funding & Duration
The Foundation will fund three to five grants of US$20,000 to $35,000 each for one year with a potential for renewal of support for an additional year. The Foundation will not fund indirect costs. Payments will be made directly to the principal investigator’s institution.

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: 25 January 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.rls.org/Page.aspx?pid=539

Sciences

 

The Origins of Life Research Award is a privately sponsored competitive grant, offering a US $50,000 prize for the most original proposal pertaining to the study of the origin of life on Earth, including an outline of work in support of the proposal. "Life" is defined as a self-sustained chemical system capable of undergoing Darwinian evolution.

Proposals should take into account the conditions, materials, and energy sources believed to have existed on the prebiotic Earth. Submissions should provide a cogent hypothesis for how life first arose, including its plausible chemistry, and for how primitive life could have evolved to modern biological cells, including the present genetic material and metabolism. Applicants are encouraged to offer unconventional hypotheses that nonetheless can be subject to experimental validation.

Specific questions to be addressed include:

• What were the nature and genesis of the first macromolecules on the prebiotic earth? How did the building blocks that comprise these macromolecules become available and how were they assembled?
  
  
• How did prebiotic molecules first acquire the capacity for storing genetic information and how did the genetic machinery evolve?
  
  
• At what stage in the origin of life did cells originate, and what did they contain? How did those primitive cells evolve to modern biological cells?
  
  
• What was the chemistry of the first metabolic pathway(s) and how did that metabolism evolve to modern cellular metabolism?
  
  
• At what stage did proteins become involved in metabolic processes and how did the link first arise between genetic molecules and other functional molecules, such as enzymes?

All submissions will be reviewed by a panel of scientific experts.


Funding
An award of US $50,000 will be made to the winning proposal(s). Submissions that are deemed highly meritorious by the reviewing panel will be eligible for additional research funding of up to US $2,000,000 over a multi-year period, at the discretion of the sponsor.

Eligibility
Submissions that rely on extraterrestrial sources of key materials must describe in detail how those materials would have been generated. Submissions involving the supernatural, or that violate physical laws, will not be considered.

Submission
Submissions should contain a statement of work to be performed and a letter of institutional support where appropriate.

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.originlife.org/

Multidisciplinary

 

The Australia-India Council (AIC) welcomes funding applications from individuals and organisations in Australia for projects which are likely to promote long-term contact and cooperation between Australia and India. AIC grants are intended to provide seed funds for innovative proposals relevant to the mission and goals of the Council.

The Council gives priority to projects in the following areas:

• The Arts (including literature and film)
• Education
• Social initiatives (including public health and sport)
• Science/Technology/Environment
• Public Policy Activities (including media links)

Eligibility
Individual applicants must be Australian Citizens or Australian Permanent Residents. Proof of citizenship or residency may be required. Individuals and organisations may apply for grants.

Submission
Expressions of Interest (EOI's) are to be submitted directly to the sponsor. Please send a copy of your EOI to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.dfat.gov.au/aic/index.html

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

 

The Marten Bequest Travelling Scholarships are awarded annually to candidates who show great promise in the arts and literature. The categories for 2012 scholarships include:

• architecture
• ballet
• instrumental music
• poetry
• prose

Funds may be used to assist with study programs, professional training courses, and/or mentor programs.

Funding
Scholarships are awarded at $20,000, payable over two years with funds paid in quarterly instalments of $2,500.

Eligibility
To be eligible for this award, you must be a native-born Australian aged 21-35 (17-35 for ballet) at the closing date of entries.

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

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

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

 

For further information, updates, and application instructions please visit:
http://www.martenbequest.com.au/about.html

 

Applications are called for the CSANZ Travelling Fellowships for travel grants to enable investigators to attend the 61st Annual Scientific Session of the American College of Cardiology to be held in Chicago from 24-27 March, 2012. The Fellowships are intended to provide an opportunity for investigators in the early stage of their research career, to present at a major international conference.

Funding
The Fellowships are valued at AU$3,000 each.

Eligibility
Applicants must be CSANZ, Associate Members, or Affiliate Members of the Cardiac Society or researchers in cardiology or cardiac surgery and related disciplines with preference given to those attending their first meeting. The work must have emanated from Australia or New Zealand.

Submission
A hardcopy of finalised proposals must also be submitted to the Research Branch, 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

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.csanz.edu.au/Education/ScholarshipsFellowships/tabid/90/Default.aspx

 

The Churchill Fellowships are funded by the Australian Government through the Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS), for the study of overseas taxonomic research on Australian flora or fauna. Two Churchill Fellowships are available in 2012:

Early Career Researcher
For applicants who have completed their tertiary studies (Honours, Masters, Ph.D. equivalent) within the last 10 years (no earlier than 2002)

Established Career Researcher
Applicants who have completed their studies prior to 2002 and are well established in their field.

 

Funding
The Fellowships are funded to the value of $25,000

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 further information, updates, and application instructions please visit:
http://www.environment.gov.au

Health Sciences

 

The Robert Whittaker Travel Fellowships are offered by the Ecological Society of America to promote active collaboration and exchange of ideas between foreign and U.S. ecologists. Awards are given to foreign scientists to help defray the cost of travel to the United States for research collaboration with colleagues.

Funding
One to two awards annually of US $1000-1500 are available.

Eligibility
The foreign ecologist must possess an earned doctorate, reside in a foreign country, and not be a U.S. citizen. Application for the fellowship may be made directly by the foreign ecologist or by a U.S. scientist on behalf of a foreign scientist. Either the foreign scientist or the U.S. ecologist must belong to the ESA.

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.esa.org/aboutesa/other.awards.php#

H&SS

 

The Gerda Henkel Prize was set up in 2006 and is awarded every two years to excellent and internationally acclaimed researchers who have demonstrated outstanding scholarly achievement in the disciplines and funding areas supported by the Foundation, namely:

• Archaeology
• Art History
• Historic Islamic Studies
• History
• Legal History
• Prehistory and Early History

Prize
The Gerda Henkel Prize is worth 100,000 Euros. The prize money may be used at the winner’s discretion.

Eligibility
The Foundation invites scholars of universities worldwide, as well as renowned cultural and academic institutions, to nominate qualified candidates. The prize is open to scholars from all countries. Self-nominations cannot be accepted.

For more information, and details regarding nominations, please visit:
http://www.gerda-henkel-stiftung.de

 

The aim of Future Fellowships is to attract and retain the best and brightest mid-career researchers from Australia and abroad, and encourages proposals from researchers working in areas of national priority that can demonstrate a capacity to build collaboration across industry, research institutions or with other disciplines.

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, along with other useful documents such as the Funding Rules, FAQs, the University’s “Section-by-Section Guide" and the “University of Adelaide Support Package / Strategic Statement Guidelines”.

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

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

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.

Internal Due Dates
Full Check: COB Friday 4 November 2011* (date for Full Check has passed)
Eligibility Check: Friday 18 November 2011

Please contact the ARC Grants team if you wish to discuss your application by emailing arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information about this scheme, please visit:
http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/futurefel/future_default.htm

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

Health Sciences

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Health Sciences

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.stillbirthfoundation.org.au/2012research

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

 

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

Professions

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Health Sciences

 

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

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

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

There are no citizenship requirements for this program.

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

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

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

 

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

Health Sciences

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.curemelanoma.org/research

Health Sciences

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

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

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

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

 

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

Health Sciences

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

H&SS

 

The aim of the Japan Foundation is to provide support for scholars and researchers involved in Japanese studies in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences to conduct research in Japan.

Conditions of Award
The benefits of awards within this scheme include a round-trip economy-class airfare, maintenance allowance (and other allowances), and insurance.

Eligibility
Eligible applicants are scholars and researchers involved in Japanese studies in the fields of humanities and social sciences. Applicants must hold nationality in all countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan, and have advanced proficiency in either English or Japanese.

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.jpf.go.jp/e/program/intel.html