Research Branch Bulletin

 

The ARC recently received a query regarding the level of compliance that would be achieved by publications arising from a particular ARC-funded project being deposited in specific repositories. 

Relevant clauses in ARC funding rules and funding agreements address the publication and dissemination of project outputs – for example, clause 5.2.2 under “Budget Items Supported” in the Discovery Projects Funding Rules for funding commencing in 2013, and clause 20.3 under “Material Produced under this Agreement, Publication and Dissemination of Research Outputs” in the Funding Agreement regarding funding for Discovery Projects to commence in 2012.  

Clause 5.2.2 in those Funding Rules states that: Publication and dissemination of Project outputs and outreach activity costs may be supported at up to two (2) per cent of total ARC funding awarded to the Project, and no prior approval is required; nor does this need to be separately itemised at time of application. This excludes fees for patent application and holding. The ARC strongly encourages publication in publicly accessible outlets and the depositing of data and any publications arising from a Project in an appropriate subject and/or institutional repository.

The ARC’s policies and procedures in this area are designed to ensure that the research that it funds on behalf of the Australian Government is as accessible as practicable.

The ARC acknowledges that in some instances, and for specific reasons, open access may not be appropriate – for example, clause 13.3.2 under “Reporting requirements” in the Discovery Projects Funding Rules for funding commencing in 2013 states that: The Final Report must justify why any publications from a Project have not been deposited in appropriate repositories within 12 months of publication.

Researchers supported by ARC funding, in consultation with their administering organisation’s research office, are best placed to exercise judgment as to the repositories that are appropriate in seeking to achieve compliance in this area.  The ARC will not necessarily be in a position to offer guidance or advice in relation to individual repositories or sites, but accessibility to the wider community is an important consideration.

CRC Timeline for 2012 Round

• 30 January 2012 - Notice of Intent (NoI) was due.

• 13 February 2012 - CRC Online available for lodgement of applications
• 21 February 2012 - CRC Information sessions were held
• 2 April 2012 - NOI form must be submitted to Researc Branch with approprite sign off for DVC&VPR consideration
• 10 April and 18 April 2012 – University of Adelaide meetings held to assess viability if CRC bid
• 14 June 2012 - Applications close 
  
  
• Late August/early September 2012 - Research projects proposals due 
• 12-14 November 2012 - Interviews held in Canberra 
• December 2012 - Announcement of successful applications 
• 1 July 2013 - CRCs successful in the 15th selection round commence operations

Notification of Intent
Please note the completed Notification of Intent with appropriate sign off is required to be submitted to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) Research Branch by COB Monday 2 April 2012 for  DVC&VPR consideration.

 

The Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12) Defense Appropriations Act provides US $50 million to the Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Medical Research Program (PRMRP). The vision of the PRMRP is to improve the health and well-being of all military service members, veterans, and beneficiaries.

RESEARCH AREAS
The FY12 PRMRP will solicit research applications for the following 22 topics areas: Arthritis, Composite Tissue Transplantation, Dystonia, Drug Abuse, Epilepsy, Food Allergies, Fragile X Syndrome, Hereditary Angioedema, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Interstitial Cystitis, Listeria Vaccine for Infectious Diseases, Lupus, Malaria, Nanomedicine for Drug Delivery Science, Neuroblastoma, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Disease, Paget's Disease, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Post-Traumatic Osteoarthritis, Scleroderma, Tinnitus, and Tuberculosis.

AWARDS

Investigator-Initiated Research Awards
Assistant Professor level or above (or equivalent) are eligible to apply.
Partnering Principal Investigator option available.

Pre-application (pre-proposal) is required and due April 10, 2012, 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Supports research that will make an original and important contribution to the field of research or patient care in the topic area of interest.
Clinical trials are not allowed.

Maximum funding of US $750,000 for direct costs (plus indirect costs). 
Maximum period of performance is 3 years.

Discovery Awards
All investigators are eligible.

Pre-application (Letter of Intent) is required and due May 9, 2012, 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Supports the exploration of a highly  innovative new concept or untested theory in the topic area of interest.  
Inclusion of preliminary data is strongly discouraged
Clinical trials will not be funded.

Maximum funding of US $125,000 for direct costs (plus indirect costs).
Maximum period of performance is 18 months

Clinical Trial Awards
Assistant Professor level or above (or equivalent) are eligible to apply.

Pre-application (Letter of Intent) is required and due June 6, 2012, 5:00 p.m. Eastern time.
Supports the rapid implementation of clinical trials of novel interventions with the potential to have a significant impact on patient care in the topic of interest. 
Clinical Trial is expected to be initiated within 12 months of award date. 

Maximum funding of US $2.2M for direct costs (plus indirect costs).
Maximum period of performance is 5 years.

Technology/Therapeutic Development Awards
Assistant Professor level or above (or equivalent) are eligible to apply.

Pre-application (Letter of Intent) is required and due June 6, 2012, 5:00 p.m. Eastern time..
Supports the development of new diagnostics or therapies that have the potential to make a strong clinical impact in the topic area of interest.
Product-oriented:  Device, Drug, Clinical guidance/guidelines.
Clinical trials are not allowed.

Maximum funding of US $1.5M for direct costs (plus indirect costs). 
Maximum period of performance is 3 years

 

Submission
Please note that Pre-Applications (and Letters of Intent) submitted directly to sponsor.

Research Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8303 3347

 

For more information about the PRMRP or other CDMRP-administered programs, please visit:
http://cdmrp.army.mil

 

The internal closing date for submissions for the France-Australia Science Innovation Collaboration Program Early Career Fellowships 2012 has been changed to Thursday 5 April 2012.

About FASIC Early Career Fellowships
The Early Career Fellowships are a component of the FASIC Program, a platform for bilateral collaboration in science jointly managed and funded by the governments of Australia and France. The FASIC Program is a joint fund to support high calibre Australian and French early career researchers (ECRs) nominated by their institutions, to expand research and innovation activities and to initiate sustainable research networks and linkages to support both countries’ research and innovation priorities.

Assessment Criteria
Applicants should propose a collaborative research activity that has been developed in consultation with the host organisation in France. Proposals will be assessed on the scientific merit of the research (including the value of collaboration with France), the demonstrated achievements of the applicant in the context of his/her career to date, the leading edge research capacity of the proposed host researcher and institution  and the value of the expected outcome of the research project to Australian science.  A letter of invitation from the host institution(s) commenting on the proposed collaboration must be submitted with the application.

Candidates should be research active in the fields of

• medical science and biotechnology
  
  
• energy, including clean energy
  
  
• sustainable infrastructure and transportation,
  
  
• climate change and environment in the areas of marine science; land and water management and fire management
  
  

Candidates engaged in multidisciplinary research are invited to apply but should note that proposals for research solely in the humanities, social or behavioural sciences are not eligible.

 

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:
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

Research Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8303 3347

 

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.science.org.au/internat/europe/ecr-france.html

 

SEMINAR
Tuesday 8th May 2012
10.00 – 11.00am
Venue to be confirmed

The Manager of Academic Relations at the High Commission of Canada, Mary Lou Hayman, will be presenting a 1-hour Canadian research funding seminar to University of Adelaide's academic staff and postgraduates on 8 May 2012.

There will be a PowerPoint presentation on Canadian research grants in all disciplines available to Australian academics.  This covers the Government of Canada’s Understanding Canada program (managed by the Canadian High Commission in Canberra), as well as funding available for joint research collaboration from Canada’s three major federal research councils – the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR).

Information on the prestigious Banting and Vanier Scholarships and grants offered by some of the provinces, as well as other non-government organisations, will also be provided.

Please contact Dr Don McMaster to register your interest in attending:
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au
Ph:  +61 8 83033347

Annual progress reports for the following schemes should now be submitted through the Grant Management Portlet of RGMS: http://nhmrcresearchhelpcentre.createsend5.com/t/r/l/djydiil/ehhidkrjd/d/

• CRE grants
• Development Grants
• Partnership Project Grants
• Project Grants (including European Union Projects)
• Strategic Awards (including Targeted Calls for Research and NHMRC EU Collaborative Research Grants)

User guides for RAOs and CIAs are available in the RGMS library and will be posted on the reporting page of the NHMRC website shortly.

NHMRC recognises that some researchers may have already submitted annual Progress Reports via the template on the NHMRC website. If this is the case, there is no need to resubmit these reports. However, NHMRC encourages RAOs to use RGMS as the mode of submission. Investigators submitting annual Progress Reports for Enabling Grants or Program Grants, or submitting Mid-Term or Final reports for all NHMRC funding schemes should continue to use the templates available on the reporting page of the NHMRC website.

Submission dates are as follows:

• Annual Progress Reports - 30 April 2012.
• Final Reports - 30 June 2012 unless otherwise advised.

Mid-Term reports - two months after the mid-point of the grant, usually 31 August in the third year of the grant.

 

The NHMRC has announced a Call for an Investigator Team for the second Centre under NHMRC’s new Partnership Centres for Better Health program.

This program is designed to increase the availability and use of research and researchers for the organisations involved in delivering, managing or making policy for health and health care.

The second Centre will receive at least $20 million over five years from NHMRC and its funding partners: Australian National Preventive Health Agency, NSW Health, QLD Health and ACT Health.

The Investigator Team selected from the call will work with the partners to develop a five year work plan on the Partnership Centre’s theme of ‘Systems Perspectives on Preventing Lifestyle-Related Chronic Health Problems’.

The Centre will evaluate current national, state and territory prevention and health promotion programs and create an evidence base for innovative health promotion and disease prevention policies and programs.  The Centre’s work will incorporate broader system factors such as food, education and employment policies and urban planning into its policy and program design.  The Centre is also expected to support the implementation of such policies and programs.

With this scope of work before it this Partnership Centre will clearly involve a broad array of disciplines stretching from the medical sciences, through the health-related professions and well into the evaluative and social sciences.

The unique scope of work that this Partnership Centre will perform and its multidisciplinary nature may be of interest to all staff involved in health science, law, business, economics and social science.

The Call for an Investigator Team will close 11 April 2012.

Please see link below for application instructions and advice:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply-funding/partnerships-better-health/partnerships-centres/call-investigator-team-lifestyle

Health Sciences

 

The purpose of the Trust's PhD award is to sponsor research by PhD students currently enrolled at an Australian University into the incidence, cause, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the principles of behaviour of individuals who may be diagnosed as having an Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Funding
Up to $4000 is available to two or more PhD students, currently enrolled at an Australian University, to assist them to conduct their PhD research project. Individual awards will not exceed $2000.

Eligibility
Students enrolled in a professional doctorate are not eligible to apply.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team: raohealth@adelaide.edu.au or contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://sites.google.com/site/autismresearchaustralasia/home-1

Health Sciences

The CNSA offers a Research Grant Program to support the development of cancer nursing. The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to nurses to facilitate research in the area of cancer nursing that will contribute to improvements in the care of people with cancer.

Eligibility
Any individual or team who is actively involved in an aspect of cancer nursing may apply for a grant within this program. The applicant (or the Chief Investigator) must:

• have been a financial member of the CNSA for a minimum of 12 months;
• possess current nursing registration or enrolment; and
• be working in a cancer related field.

Applicants who are successful recipients of a CNSA grant are ineligible to apply for another award in this program until 12 months have elapsed since the submission of a report on their research project.

Funding
The value of the grant will be allocated according to the quality of the application, as determined by members of the CNSA Research Committee.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team: raohealth@adelaide.edu.au or contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.cnsa.org.au/grants_scholarship_research_travel.htm

Health Sciences

 

Applications are invited for 2013 diabetes research projects. Along with basic scientific and clinical research, applications relating to research into diabetes within remote and rural, culturally diverse and Indigenous communities, diabetes self management education and support, translation into practice and behavioural research are also invited.

The following schemes are currently available:

The Millennium Type 1
Funding: up to $150,000 (over 2 yrs)

This award is made available for research into Type 1 Diabetes including the following priority areas:

• Modulation of the immune system
• Beta cell replacement / islet transplantation;
• Genetic engineering / gene therapy;
• Hypoglycemia; and
• Complications (Retinopathy, Neuropathy, Nephropathy)

The Millennium Underworks Type 2
Funding: up to $150,000 (over 2 yrs)

This award is made available for research into Type 2 Diabetes including the following priority areas:

• Insulin secretion and action
• Insulin resistance
• Complications (Retinopathy, Neuropathy, Nephropathy)

One-year DART Research Grants
Funding: up to $60,000 (over 1 yr)

DART Research Grants are intended to provide for basic, clinical or applied research within the following areas:

• Biochemistry, physiology and pathology
• Nutrition
• Epidemiology
• Psychology
  
• Education research
• Health care and delivery
• Complications, retinopathy, neuropathy, foot care

One-year DART Behavioural Research Grants
Funding: up to $60,000 (over 1 yr)

DART Behavioural Research Grants are intended to provide for research within the following areas:

• Behavioural Research
• Diabetes Self-Management
• Education and Support
• Translation into Practice

 

Submission
Please forward one original signed hardcopy application to the Research Branch by the internal due date, 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

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

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

 

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

Health Sciences

EFECF is a public benevolent institution that seeks to benefit the wider Australian disability sector as a whole, with an emphasis on people with an intellectual disability. EFECF provides grants to researchers and postgraduate students undertaking research into significant issues for the Australian disability sector.

Research Grants
EFECF will give preference to research projects that address areas where there is little or no research, especially around issues that have a significant impact on the ability of people with a disability (particularly an intellectual disability) to lead an ordinary life. EFECF is also interested in the translation of research findings into implications for policy and practice in a form that is useful and accessible to practitioners, service providers and policy makers.

Funding
In 2012 EFECF will make one award of $30,000 to fund research into issues of key importance to the Australian disability sector, particularly issues relating to intellectual disability. Overheads or infrastructure costs will not be covered in an EFECF award.

Criteria
Preference will be given to researchers who formulate an appropriate dissemination strategy in their grant application form. Research projects will be assessed against the following three criteria:

• Research impact (impact of research question and potential outcomes for people with a disability)
  
  
• Research quality (excellence in project conception, methodology and leadership)
  
  
• Productivity (justification of resources, likelihood of successful delivery, and dissemination strategy)

Submission
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.

 

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://endowmentfund.endeavour.com.au/guidelines.html

Health Sciences

Pfizer Australia will allocate up to $300,000 per annum to this initiative as part of our continued commitment to neuroscience research.The research grants program is open to medical graduates who are early in their research career, having commenced research (or have returned to research after an appropriate break) within the last 5 years. Therefore applications are open to medical graduates who have obtained, or are in the process of obtaining specialist qualifications/doctorate and/or are currently in advanced training.

Funding
Individual grants will be available up to $44,000 (including GST). Each grant is for a period of 12 months.

Eligibility
The principal applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia. Grant recipients must conduct the majority of the research within Australia. Research funding is awarded to support and advance basic and clinical research involving humans. Applications are welcome for research into any aspect of

• Cognitive decline
• Mood disorder
• Pain

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team: raohealth@adelaide.edu.au or contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
https://www.pfizergrants.com.au/Grants/NeuroscienceResearch.aspx

Health Sciences

 

The new Beat Cancer Project Blue Sky Cancer Research Funding scheme aims to provide financial support for research projects in biomedical science and in applied population health, health sciences and clinical fields, which will be allocated on a competitive basis. The scheme will support cancer research projects that show significant potential for future funding by granting bodies.

Funding & Duration
The Beat Cancer Project Blue Sky Cancer Research Funding scheme will generally be for one year commencing 1 July 2012. The maximum funding available for an individual application will be up to $100,000 for one year and possibly two years funding for exceptional applications, with the required equivalent dollar-for-dollar matched financial support from external sources. This matched funding must be from sources external to SAHMRI, Cancer Council SA and SA Government, must be new cash and must be evidenced by a letter of support.

Eligibility
Applications are invited from individual investigators as well as research teams. Applications from population health, clinical and health –science researchers will be welcomed, in addition to applications from basic biomedical researchers. The relevance of the research to cancer must be explicit in the application and research must be carried out in South Australia.

Applicants can only be involved in one application as a chief investigator but may be a participating member on other applications. Grants will not be awarded to holders of funding grants from other granting bodies for essentially the same project. All grant applications must be accompanied by a research plan that demonstrates theoretical or practical potential.


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

Please complete Section 3, Administering Institution, with the following details:

Name: Cadence Haynes
Dept: Research Branch          
Faculty: N/A  
Institution: The University of Adelaide        
Email of relevant contact person: raohealth@adelaide.edu.au 

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.sahmri.com/research/the-beat-cancer-project/apply-for-beat-cancer-project-funding

Health Sciences

 

This award was initiated by the Foundation to encourage clinical research in Australia. In particular the grants are intended to assist new investigators to establish their research programs at the time of the difficult transition from doctoral and post-doctoral training posts to their first definitive clinical positions in an academic environment.

Funding
Awards are valued at $60,000. The Foundation hopes to offer five (5) awards in this category.

Eligibility

• The applicant should be a medical graduate or a graduate of another clinical discipline with a definitive clinical appointment
  
  
• Consideration will be given only to those applicants with a fulltime appointment
  
  
• The applicant should be actively engaged in clinical research
  
  
• The applicant should be working in a University clinical department, a teaching hospital, a clinical research unit in a research institute or in an academic general practice setting
  
  
• The applicant should have been appointed to such a position but have been in the position for no more than 24 months on 1 May of the year of application

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team: raohealth@adelaide.edu.au or contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

 

Please refer to the Scholarships/Fellowships section of the bulletin for more opportunities from this sponsor.

 

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.anz.com/personal/private-bank-trustees

Sciences

The Jill Landsberg Trust Fund was established in support an ongoing postgraduate scholarship in the field of Applied Ecology. The scope of research is open to terrestrial, marine and freshwater ecology.

Funding
Each year a grant of $6,000 will be awarded to support the field-based research of a Postgraduate Student working in applied ecology.  The successful applicant also attends the annual conference to receive their award and the following annual conference to present their research. Travel, registration and accommodation costs are covered under the award.

Submission
Please forward one original signed hardcopy application to the Research Branch, plus one electronic copy to rbsciences@adelaide.edu.au 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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois or Paula Rosenbauer
Ph: 08 8303 3716/ 08 8303 3388

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.ecolsoc.org.au/prizes.html

Sciences

The Nature Conservancy and The Ecological Society for Australia Inc have established this award to fund a postgraduate scholarship in the field of applied conservation science.

Funding
Each year for the last three years, a grant of $6000 has been awarded to support research directed towards practical conservation. The successful applicant also attends the annual conference to receive their award and the following annual conference to present their research. Travel, registration, and accommodation costs are covered under the award.

Submission
Please forward one original signed hardcopy application to the Research Branch, plus one electronic copy to rbsciences@adelaide.edu.au 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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois or Paula Rosenbauer
Ph: 08 8303 3716/ 08 8303 3388

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.ecolsoc.org.au/prizes.html

Professions

 

The aim of this Program Area is to support strategic, whole-of-community approaches to education in order to make real, long term improvements to education and employment outcomes in our communities.

Grants up to $50,000
This stream of funding will prioritise programs that improve the school readiness of children, engage family participation in the school community and provide students with the means to meet their educational potential.

Grants for $100,000 and over
This funding stream will prioritise programs that take a holistic approach to improving educational, employment and community outcomes. The Foundation will also support research that seeks to document and disseminate best practice approaches to improving education outcomes.

Eligibility
Please refer to the General Exclusions listed on the Sponsor's website.

Submission
For grants over $100,000 and Expression of Interest (EOI) is required. Please refer to the EOI process outlined on the Sponsor's website.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

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

Sciences

 

The aim of this Program Area is to support Australian urban and regional communities to live sustainably and preserve biodiversity. Environment & Conservation grants are of two types, listed below.

Grants up to $20,000
The aim of these grants it to contribute to projects that look to leverage support from multiple stakeholders with a view to:

• increasing public awareness of environmental challenges facing urban and rural Australia, and/or
  
  
• encouraging the development of policies that are committed jointly to the economic and ecological sustainability of our communities, or
  
  
• enabling community or interest groups, particularly smaller Heritage Trust Groups, to prepare Conservation Management Plans that record built heritage which can be demonstrated to be of significance, and identify viable end uses for the asset
  

Grants for $100,000 and over
The aim of these grants is to:

• assist communities, especially agricultural regions, in protecting and maintaining areas of high conservation value, particularly through the promotion of sustainable agriculture and management practices on a landscape scale.

• support high quality research and programs that help communities develop partnerships with enterprises and institutions to reduce carbon emissions and better adapt to an increasing carbon environment.

Eligibility
Please refer to the General Exclusions listed on the Sponsor's website.

Submission
For grants over $100,000 and Expression of Interest (EOI) is required. Please refer to the EOI process outlined on the Sponsor's website.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://foundation.ianpotter.org.au/environment-amp-conservation

Sciences

 

Within this Program Area the Foundation is able to support exceptional and visionary individuals, including those in their early career. Projects often link with the Foundation's Environment & Conservation and Education programs.

The main objectives of this scheme are to

• support innovative scientific research by early career researchers who are well supported by and through their host institutions

• encourage the development of infrastructure available to early career researchers who are well supported by and through their host institutions

• back high quality scientific research directed at ecological sustainability of Australian biodiversity, future water management and the recovery of degraded landscapes.

Funding
Small Grants are available for up to $20,000. A General Application Form will need to be completed for funding of more than $20,000.
Please visit the Sponsor's website for more detailed information regarding the differing application processes, and to download the appropriate application forms.

Eligibility
The Foundation will not normally support requests for funds for:

• Comprehensive projects suitable for submission to the Australian Research Council (ARC) and /or the National Health and Medical Research Centre (NHMRC)
  
  
• Salaries for researchers or research assistants and for equipment which should be the subject of submissions to the ARC or NHMRC
  
  
• Research stipends and maintenance costs for Undergraduate, Masters or Doctoral students, except in special circumstances at the Board’s discretion
  
  
• Purposes which are core to the operations of the organisation and should more appropriately be funded from institutional operating funds
  
  
• Research projects for which there would be a reasonable prospect of attracting commercial funding.
  

Please refer to the General Exclusions listed on the Sponsor's website.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

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

Multidisciplinary

 

The Indigenous Heritage Program (IHP) is an Australian Government initiative that supports the identification, conservation, and promotion (where appropriate) of Indigenous heritage. The IHP will provide grants for projects which:

• conserve Indigenous heritage places
• identify Indigenous heritage places
• undertake planning for Indigenous heritage places
• interpret or explain Indigenous heritage places
• construct keeping places to house remains and/or objects that require restricted access
  

Funding
Individual project funding for organisations will in general be available up to a maximum of $100,000 (GST exclusive). Individual applicants can apply for funding up to $10,000. Applications for more than these amounts may be considered where the applicant demonstrates special circumstances or a genuine requirement for additional funds.

Eligibility
The Australian Government wishes to assist Indigenous community groups through the program and preference will be given to these groups. To be eligible you must be:

• a legally incorporated Indigenous organisation
  
  
• a not-for-profit body that is legally incorporated in Australia
  
  
• a Traditional Owner of the subject Indigenous heritage places
  
  
• an individual (who is an Australian citizen), acting on behalf of the Traditional Owners or with the approval and support of the Traditional Owners
  
  
• a local government authority. Works that would be considered part of the local government’s normal responsibility, eg town planning, maintenance of Council buildings, public cemetery works, access roads etc will be considered ineligible.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.environment.gov.au/heritage/programs/ihp/current.html

Multidisciplinary

One of the National Archives' key roles is to promote archival research in Australia and to encourage scholarly use of our collection. Research Grants are designed to help scholars complete an innovative research project that:

• is significant to Australian audiences 
• makes substantial use of the National Archives collection 
• produces articles, a book, website, exhibition, film or event to promote the National Archives collection

The Archives also participates in collaborative research with universities and other cultural institutions through the Australian Research Council grants scheme.

Funding
Three schemes are offered for 2012:

• Ian Maclean Award for archivists and other professionals who are interested in archival issues – up to $15,000
  
  
• Frederick Watson Fellowship for established scholars – up to $15,000
  
  
• Margaret George Award for talented, emerging scholars – up to $10,000

 

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
hhttp://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/grants/index.aspx

Health Sciences

The Therapeutics Development Initiative is a funding mechanism to support and stimulate preclinical Parkinson’s disease research at for-profit institutions. Part of the annual Pipeline Programs, this funding program seeks to support preclinical development of Parkinson’s disease therapies which have the potential for fundamentally altering disease course and/or improving treatment of symptoms above and beyond current standards of care. 

Funding & Duration
MJFF intends to fund multiple proposals as part of this initiative. There is no set budget limit for the Therapeutics Development Initiative as it is anticipated that certain research projects could require higher budgets than others. However, no application may exceed a project period greater than two years and budgets must be reasonable and appropriate for the work performed. Please note that funds awarded under this RFP cannot be used for equipment purchases or travel expenses. In addition, MJFF’s policy limits the direct salary that an individual may receive under an MJFF funding award. The maximum base salary for an individual applying to an MJFF funding program is US $200,000.

Eligibility
Proposals must focus on key and critical preclinical studies necessary for developing, optimizing and evaluating therapeutic strategies that, if successful, can move into human testing.

Submission (Pre-Proposal)
Please send a copy of your Pre-Proposal along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

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

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://www.michaeljfox.org/research_openFundingPrograms_program.cfm?ID=46

Health Sciences

The Myositis Association (TMA): Research Grants 2012 (Letter of Intent)

The Myositis Association (TMA) places a high priority on research into the cause, prevention, detection, treatment and cure of Myositis, including:

• Basic laboratory research into the cause, detection, treatment, prevention and cure of Myositis
• Clinical and epidemiological research testing various diagnostic or therapeutic interventions

Funding & Duration
Research Grants are provided through the following programs:

1. Seed monies for new or innovative research projects in the hope that they will develop sufficiently to attract funding from other sources (such as NIH). Such grants will be awarded for one or two years and up to a maximum of $50,000 annually, subject to satisfactory progress.
   
   
2. Established projects for which grants will be awarded for a period of two years and up to a maximum of $100,000 annually, subject to satisfactory progress.

Eligibility
Anyone is eligible to apply, regardless of whether they are currently being funded or are mentoring a fellow being funded by TMA.

Submission (Letter of Intent)*
Submitted electronically, directly to sponsor by the 8th June 2012. See website listed below for more details. Please forward a copy of your letter of intent to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Submission (Full-Proposal)
Submitted via the Research Branch. Full Proposals due: 8 July 2012

Please send a copy of your proposal with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

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

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


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

 

For further information and application instructions please visit:
https://www3447.ssldomain.com/myositis/

Health Sciences

The Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12) Defense Appropriations Act provides USD $3.8 million to the Department of Defense Multiple Sclerosis Research Program (MSRP).
This program is administered by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command through the Office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

The MSRP challenges the scientific community to design innovative research relevant to the prevention, etiology, pathogenesis, assessment, and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). The vision of the MSRP is to prevent the occurrence, cure, reverse, or slow the progression, and lessen the personal and societal impact of MS. The FY12 MSRP specifically encourages applications that address critical needs of the MS community as listed below:

• Pathophysiological basis of disease progression
• Gene-environment interactions in MS
• Technological development of hardware and/or software instruments for clinical research data capture and modeling

Idea Award: The MSRP Idea Award promotes new ideas that are in the early stages of development and have the potential to yield high-impact findings and new avenues of investigation. This award mechanism supports conceptually innovative, high-risk/potentially high-reward research that could ultimately lead to critical discoveries in understanding the causes and progression of MS and/or improvements in patient care and/or quality of life. Research projects should include a well-formulated, testable hypothesis based on strong scientific rationale.

Independent investigators at all academic levels (or equivalent) are eligible to apply and cost sharing/matching is not an eligibility requirement.

The maximum allowable direct costs for the entire period of performance are USD $400,000 plus indrect costs and the maximum period of performance is 2 years.

Submission (Pre-applications)
Note: A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the CDMRP eReceipt website (http://cdmrp.org) prior to the pre-application deadline of April 24, 2012. Applications must be submitted through the federal government's single-entry portal, Grants.gov.

Please send a copy of your Pre-application along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

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

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://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/msrp.shtml

Health Sciences

The Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12) Defense Appropriations Act provides USD $16 million (M) to the Department of Defense Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP) to support innovative, high-impact ovarian cancer research. The OCRP is administered by the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) through the Office of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

Outcomes Consortium Development Award: The OCRP Outcomes Consortium Development Award supports a multi-institutional research effort conducted by leading ovarian cancer researchers and consumer advocates that specifically focuses on identifying and understanding predictors of disease outcomes in ovarian cancer patients.

Research projects proposed under the Outcomes Consortium Development Award must focus on predictors of disease outcomes, particularly for ovarian cancer patients who are long-term survivors. The research project should address overarching issues that have broad implications for the disease and risk management, such as risk factors at the individual level and systems level, treatment, toxicity, and dormancy. The research project should not focus merely on the study of specific molecular pathways or genes. The research project should be focused on identifying what is unique to long-term survivors (defined as those who are at least 10 years from initial diagnosis) as compared to short-term survivors.

Independent investigators at all academic levels (or equivalent) are eligible to apply and cost sharing/matching is not an eligibility requirement.

The maximum allowable direct costs for the entire period of performance are USD $400,000 for direct costs plus indirect costs and the maximum period of performance is 2 years.

Submission (Pre-applications)
Note: A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the CDMRP eReceipt website (http://cdmrp.org) prior to the pre-application deadline of April 24, 2012. Applications must be submitted through the federal government's single-entry portal, Grants.gov.

Please send a copy of your Pre-application along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

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

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://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/ocrp.shtml

Health Sciences

The Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12) Defense Appropriations Act provides USD $3.2 million (M) to the Department of Defense Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRP) to promote innovative research focused on bone marrow failure (BMF). This program is administered by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) through the Office of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

The objective of the BMFRP is to fund scientifically meritorious research focused on BMF syndromes and their long-term sequelae. Investigator-initiated research is encouraged in the areas of congenital or acquired BMF. Studies focused on BMF syndromes and their progression to other malignancies such as leukemia, are acceptable. Translational projects including bone marrow transplantation studies are encouraged to address issues that are unique to BMF syndromes. Stem cell biology studies should be clearly related to BMF syndromes.

Note: research primarily focused on myeloproliferative neoplasms, leukemia, or other malignancies is discouraged.

1. Idea Award: The BMFRP Idea Award is intended to support innovative ideas and high-impact approaches to BMF research to move toward the BMFRP vision of understanding and curing BMF diseases. This award mechanism is designed to support new ideas, not ideas that are extensions of existing work. Proposed research studies should have a high probability of revealing new avenues of investigation. Research projects should include a well-formulated, testable hypothesis based on strong scientific rationale.

Independent investigators at all academic levels (or equivalent) are eligible to apply and cost sharing/matching is not an eligibility requirement.

The maximum allowable direct costs for the entire period of performance are USD $360,000 in direct costs plus indirect costs. and the maximum period of performance is 3 years.

2. Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Award: The BMFRP Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Award supports exceptionally talented recent doctoral graduates (medical or other) in their pursuit of potentially high-impact BMF research during their postdoctoral training and allows them to obtain the necessary experience for an independent career at the forefront of BMF research. To be eligible to submit an application, the applicant must have:

• Successfully completed the requirements for a doctoral degree as of the application submission deadline,
• A total of less than 4 years of postdoctoral research experience (excluding clinical residency or clinical fellowship training) as of the application submission deadline, and
• At least 75% protected time for research.

Maximum funding of USD $120,000 in direct costs (plus indirect costs) and period of performance not to exceed 2 years.

Submission (Pre-applications)
Note: A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the CDMRP eReceipt website (http://cdmrp.org) prior to the pre-application deadline of April 18, 2012. Applications must be submitted through the federal government's single-entry portal, Grants.gov.

Please send a copy of your Pre-application along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

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

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://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/bmfrp.shtml

Professions

 

The Spencer Foundation is committed to supporting high-quality investigation of education through its research programs and to strengthening and renewing the educational research community through its fellowship and training programs and related activities.

The Foundation has identified the following five areas of research inquiry for funding in 2012:

• Education and Social Opportunity
• Organisational Learning
• Purposes and Values of Education Teaching
• Learning, and Instructional Resources
• Field-Initiated Proposals

Funding
US $40, 000 or less. Applications must be made in US dollars.

Eligibility

• Principal Investigators (PIs) applying for a Research Grant must have an earned doctorate in an academic discipline or professional field, or appropriate experience in an education research-related profession.
• PIs must be affiliated with a college, university, research facility, school district, or cultural institution that is willing to serve as the fiscal agent if the grant is awarded. Research Grant proposals from individuals are not eligible.
• Proposals are accepted from the U.S. and internationally, however all proposals must be submitted in English and budgets must be proposed in U.S. Dollars.
• PIs and Co-PIs may only hold one active research grant from the Spencer Foundation at a time. Simultaneous submissions to Spencer from PIs and Co-PIs are discouraged due to this policy.

Internal due dates for 2012*
23 April 2012
2 July 2012

Future deadlines will be added as they are scheduled.

Submission
Please send a copy of your application along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

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

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://www.spencer.org/content.cfm/budgets-40000-or-less

Multidisciplinary

 

This scheme is a joint initiative of the Go8 and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Germany's national agency for the support of international academic co-operation.

Its chief aims are to:

• Foster research collaboration of the highest quality between Australian researchers from Go8 universities and German researchers
• Result in research outcomes and the exchange of skills and knowledge of mutual benefit to Australia and Germany

This scheme will support exchanges for Australian researchers to spend time at  partner institutions in Germany and for collaborating German researchers to spend time at Go8 universities.

Eligibility
Exchange participants must either be employed as academic staff members in a teaching and research or research only role at a Go8 university, or a PhD student involved in the research project submitted by an eligible staff member.

Submission
lease send a copy of your application along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

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

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://www.go8.edu.au

Multidisciplinary

Toyota Foundation: Research Grant Program 2012

 

Since it was established in 1974, the Toyota Foundation has provided grants to research and projects in a wide variety of areas relating to human and natural environments, social welfare, and education and culture, in line with our founding philosophy of “contributing to the realization of a human-oriented society for the sake of greater human happiness.”

Based on the theme of “Exploring Knowledge to Build a Better Future,” the Foundations research program for 2012 provides support for researches uncovering new relations between people, nature, and culture, and aspiring to an enriched society in which people sustain each other. In particular, the program targets research projects with important social significance that adopt a pioneering stance based on flexible ideas that are not limited by existing frameworks.

The types of grants offered by the Foundation are:

Category A (Joint Research)

1. Research that aims at creating new social values
2. Practical research that contributes to addressing social issues

Category B (Individual Research)

• In this category, the Foundation supports individuals researchers (young researchers, or those who do not belong to universities or formal research institutions are encouraged) to explore any field or topic, provided that the researcher has adopted an innovative perspective and approach, and that the project can contribute positively to the researcher's own future.

Funding & Duration
Category A (Joint Research): Up to 10 million yen per project (total of approx. 40 million yen per 1. and 2.)
Category B (Individual Research): Up to 2 million yen per project (total of approx. 20 million yen)

Grants are for either one or two years, to commence 1 Nov 2012.

Eligibility
There are no restrictions based on nationality, affiliation, academic background, or area of residence.

Submission
lease send a copy of your application along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

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

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://www.toyotafound.or.jp/english/02program/e_kenkyu.html

ECMS

Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) Research Fellowships are offered at academic level B for outstanding and enthusiastic scientists with 3 - 8 years postdoctoral experience to undertake research in areas of science and technology requiring use of the research facilities at Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO). Fellows will be expected to build a research group in one of the AINSE member universities and be attached to ANSTO for experiments on the state of the art facilities on the OPAL research reactor or other facilities at ANSTO.

AINSE offers fellowships for exceptional researchers in the following research areas:

1. neutron scattering;
2. biological problems using radionuclide techniques;
3. high-resolution climate records using nuclear techniques; and
4. multi-scale materials modelling or structural materials for extreme environments.

AINSE emphasise that applications for Research Fellowships will also be considered where the research aligns with the broad spectrum of research foci supported by AINSE or which require use of OPAL neutron scattering facilities or other ANSTO facilities and which align with the joint research interests of ANSTO and AINSE member universities.

Funding
Research support of up to $40,000 will be provided in the first year and support of up to $40,000, $20,000, $20,000 and $15,000 will be provided in years 2, 3, 4 and 5 respectively.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.ainse.edu.au/academic_researchers2/research_fellowships

Health Sciences

Diabetes Australia Research Trust (DART): Viertel Postdoctoral Fellowships in Diabetes

 

This Fellowship offer funding of $300,000 to provide support to a post-doctoral researcher with 2-3 years experience for research into diabetes that will benefit an ageing population. The Fellowship will be awarded for a two-year period.

Post-doctoral researchers having attained their PhD after 2008 are eligible to submit an application and CV for consideration. Each application will be assessed individually and applicants will be contacted to confirm eligibility. Researchers having been awarded their PhD prior to 2008 are not eligible to apply.

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

 

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

Health Sciences

 

Heart Foundation Fellowships support individual researchers to develop their career in cardiovascular research. The Foundation is calling for applications for the following Fellowships to commence in 2013:

 

South Australian Cardiovascular Research Development Program - Fellowship
Application due date: 5 April 2012

Research Fellowships of $150,000 ($90k salary; $60k infrastructure and travel) will be awarded for tenure of up to three years, commencing in 2013. Tenure may be full or part-time.  These Fellowships are intended to enhance the capability of outstanding early career researchers. All researchers funded under the SACVRDP will be affiliated with the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute.

Postdoctoral Fellowships (Biomedical, Clinical, Public Health)
Application due date: 27 April 2012

These fellowships are available to medical and science graduates who have completed an MD or PhD award within the last five years. Stipends for Postdoctoral Fellowships are determined by the Heart Foundation, and tenable for up to two years. They may be full or part-time.

Overseas Research Fellowships
Application due date: 27 April 2012

Overseas Research Fellowships are available to medical and science graduates who have completed a PhD or MD award within the last 24 months. Stipends for Overseas Fellowships determined by the Heart Foundation, (includes an overseas living allowance) and tenable for up to three years (first two years overseas and final year back in Australia).

Career Development Fellowship
Application due date: 27 April 2012

Career Development Fellowships are available for early to mid career cardiovascular researchers who are 2-12 years postdoctoral. Stipends for Career Development Fellowships are determined by the Heart Foundation (includes a $5000 travel allowance) and tenable for four years. They may be full or part time.

 

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/research/funding/Pages/default.aspx

Health Sciences

 

The MSRA Postdoctoral Fellowships support research aimed at finding a cure for MS, improvements to treatments, or providing for greater ability to assist those people living with MS.

Funding & Duration
Typical Grant-in-Aid amount may be $70-80,000 per year. The duration of the Postdoctoral fellowship is typically three years.

Eligibility
This Fellowship is open to those candidates who have completed their PhD within the last twelve years. This award is also open to applicants in the last year of their PhD studies who reasonably expect to qualify by the third quarter of 2012.

Applicants are encouraged to apply for a NHMRC Early Career or Career Development Award to increase their chance of being funded.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.msra.org.au/fellowships

Health Sciences

The Myositis Association (TMA) places a high priority on research into the cause, prevention, detection, treatment and cure of Myositis, including:

• Basic laboratory research into the cause, detection, treatment, prevention and cure of Myositis
• Clinical and epidemiological research testing various diagnostic or therapeutic interventions

Funding & Duration
Research Fellowships are designed to help promising post-doctoral investigators (MDs and PhDs) for a period of two years, subject to satisfactory progress, at the salary level approved by the participating institution, to a maximum received annually of US $50,000. Recipients are expected to devote a major portion of their time to research, but may include some study and clinical experience in allied fields.

Eligibility
Anyone is eligible to apply, regardless of whether they are currently being funded or are mentoring a fellow being funded by TMA. Candidates should have completed residency training or have received a PhD within the five years prior to commencing the Fellowship.

Submission (Letter of Intent)*
Submitted electronically, directly to sponsor by the 8th June 2012. See website listed below for more details. Please forward a copy of your letter of intent to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Submission (Full-Proposal)
Submitted via the Research Branch. Full Proposals due: 8 July 2012

Please send a copy of your proposal with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

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

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


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

 

For further information and application instructions please visit:
https://www3447.ssldomain.com/myositis/

Health Sciences

 

These Awards are designed to help younger Fellows re-establish their research after award of a research higher degree. They are normally available for one year but recipients may apply for a further year of funding subject to providing satisfactory progress reports.

They may be used to provide stipend for Fellows and Advanced Trainees of the College and its Divisions, who has no alternative funding, or to provide technical support, equipment and the like.

Awards that are tenable overseas are designed to assist young Fellows and Advanced Trainees who already have formal research training (usually completion or near completion of a research higher degree) to take up an overseas postdoctoral position. If an award fits this category, the description states that it is tenable overseas. These fellowships are intended to support travelling and living costs and may be used in conjunction with other awards (NHMRC, Heart Foundation, etc.)

Please visit the RACP website for individual Award descriptions.

Funding
Awards range from $10,000 - $150,000 for 1 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.

Hardcopies of applications may 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 or contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.racp.edu.au

Health Sciences

 

Applications for this Fellowship are invited from outstanding researchers who are medically qualified (or graduates of another scientific discipline) with recognised postdoctoral achievements, seeking to establish a research career in Australia and undertake research in an Australian academic institution.

Applicants will be required to nominate two referees as well as a sponsor, who will normally be the Head of the Department, Division or Section of the Academic Institution in which the applicant wishes to work.

Funding & Duration
Five-year Senior Medical Research Fellowship valued at $195,000 per annum to be held in Australia, commencing in 2013. The Fellowship is an integral part of a scheme that is intended to provide both salary and project grant support for outstanding Australian medical researchers. The total value of the award is $975,000. Applicants cannot hold another full-time salary grant.

Eligibility

• The applicant is medically or scientifically qualified to at least the postdoctoral level
  
  
• The applicant has been working at a postdoctoral level for less than ten (10) years (doctorate received after 1 January 2002) and does not currently hold a senior research or teaching position
  
  
• The applicant is sponsored to undertake the Fellowship research in an Australian institution
  
  
• The applicant is an Australian national or permanent resident
  
  
• Applicants are eligible to apply whether or not they are currently working in Australia
  

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team: raohealth@adelaide.edu.au or contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

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

 

For more information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.anz.com/personal/private-bank-trustees

Multidisciplinary

Applications for the 2012 L’Oréal Australia New Zealand For Women in Science Fellowships will open on 1 April 2012. The Fellowships are awarded to women who have shown scientific excellence in their career to date and who have an appropriate research plan that will be assisted by the one-year Fellowship.

Funding
The three $25,000 Fellowships are intended to help early career women scientists to consolidate their careers and rise to leadership positions in science.

Eligibility
Application is open to post-doctoral researchers who have completed their PhD since 2 May 2007. Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents. Temporary residents in the process of applying for permanent residency may apply.

Applicants must be women involved in the life sciences, health sciences, material sciences, physical sciences, mathematics or engineering.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.scienceinpublic.com/loreal/applications

Multidisciplinary

The Science and Industry Endowment Fund’s purpose in offering Postdoctoral Fellowships is to provide early career scientists with the opportunity to gain experience in order to conduct research which is or may prove to be of value to Australia. A Postdoctoral Fellowship is intended to enhance the Fellow’s research capability so that they are better able to pursue a career in science. Funding from the SIEF is being made available to engage Postdoctoral Fellows in research projects with the highest potential for scientific achievement and benefits to Australia. Research projects in which Postdoctoral Fellows are to be engaged will preferably be collaborative projects between Australian publicly funded research agencies and an Australian University and/or industry collaborators.

In 2012, six John Stocker Postdoctoral Fellowships will be awarded in the fields of ICT, mathematics and engineering and/or the priority research areas of:

• Astronomy / Astrophysics
• Combinatorial Materials Science
• Environmental Informatics
• Exploration Geoscience
• Genomics / Epigenomics
• Mathematics and Network Science

Funding
A grant of $92,000 per annum for three years for each proposal chosen will be awarded to the Administering Lead Organisation as a contribution towards the salary and on-costs of a Postdoctoral Fellow.

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

Research Grants Officer: Karen Burke
Phone: 08 830 35051
Email: karen.burke@adelaide.edu.au.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.sief.org.au/fellowships.htm

Multidisciplinary

The Geddes Visiting Research Fellowship offers researchers up to $8,000 to visit and work as collaborators in research projects with Australian Museum Scientists.

Research fellows must be nominated by a staff member of the Australian Museum who is the leader of a research project. The fellowship is offered to researchers intending to work across any of the museum’s collections including cultural, anthropological as well as the natural science collections. The maximum duration of the fellowship is 12 months.

Eligibility
Research Fellows are chosen for the skills, knowledge and/or expertise they bring to a specific project. Proposals must aim to further the Museum's research priorities as set out in the Science Research Strategy 2007-2012. The Research Strategy 2007-2012 can be found here: http://australianmuseum.net.au/document/Research-Strategy-2007-2012.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://australianmuseum.net.au/Geddes-Visiting-Research-Fellowship

 

This award is open to MS researchers to allow them to meet and establish a network of international MS Research colleagues.

Funding
This award is typically valued at between $5,000 up to $25,000. Travel is expected to take place in the next calendar year.

Criteria
This award cannot be used to simply fund attendance at conferences.

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

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

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

Senior Grants Officer: Stacey Williams
Ph: 08 8303 6329

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.msra.org.au/fellowships

Multidisciplinary

 

For Travel/Conferences after 7 September 2012

The funding objective of the Ian Potter Foundation's Travel Awards is to assist early career research staff members (with an appointment of at least three years) to attend overseas conferences to develop their professional careers, and to interact with their peers in the international scene.

Funding
The grants made are small, generally between $2,000 and $3,000, and are paid to the individuals employing organisation.

Exclusions
The Foundation does not provide Travel grants for:

• Domestic travel
• Undergraduate, masters, or doctoral students; or
• Retrospective grants for travel already undertaken in part or in whole. 

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

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

For 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/travel

Health Sciences

This is awarded to a person who has made an outstanding discovery (or discoveries) in clinical or experimental biomedical research that has had an important impact on biomedical science, clinical medicine, or the way in which healthcare is delivered.

Prize
Medal and $50,000 grant.

Candidates for the Medal are provided by nomination only from professionals within the medical and scientific research community. They do not accept self-nominations and previous nominees may be nominated again.

For nomination forms and further information, please visit:
http://www.perpetual.com.au/ramaciotti/applications.htm

Health Sciences

The Kellion Foundation and the Australian Diabetes Society invite applications for the Award for an Australian who has made an outstanding contribution in diabetes research, clinical or service areas in Australia. 

The recipient of the Kellion Award must be an ADS member and will be required to deliver the ADS Kellion Plenary Lecture at the Australian Diabetes Society/Australian Diabetes Educators Association Annual Scientific Meeting to be held at the Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre from 29 - 31 August 2012.  The Award will include a return business class airfare to the meeting, accommodation for the duration of the meeting, registration, and a commemorative plaque.  There is also a $5,000 honorarium.

Nominations should include a letter (not exceeding 2 pages) clearly stating the basis of the nomination and a full curriculum vitae. Nominations made in the previous years have been retained and will be considered also.

For nomination forms and further information, please visit:
http://www.diabetessociety.com.au/grants-awards.asp

H&SS

This award is intended as a recognition of excellence in educational research by doctoral students. It is seen by the Association as a way of recognising the high quality contribution made to educational knowledge by graduate students, and at the same time promoting dissemination and furthering of research.

The main criterion for assessment of excellence in doctoral research in education will be the contribution made to theoretical, empirical, and/or methodological knowledge in education. In particular, preference will be given to studies which make a conceptual advance in educational theory, policy and practice, which point to the methods of improving educational practice or pioneer innovation, which contribute through disciplined research to knowledge on which new educational practices may be based, or which contribute to advances in methodology of educational research, evaluation and dissemination.

Anyone who has been awarded a doctoral degree from an Australian institution in the two years prior to June 30 in the year of the award is eligible. Theses accepted for the degree after this date may be nominated in the following year. Nominations may be made from qualified Faculties, Schools or Departments of Education by the Dean or relevant Head. Normally only one award will be made each year. The award comprises a citation from the Association together with a return airfare to the Conference.

For nomination forms and further information, please visit:
http://www.aare.edu.au/docthes/aarephd.htm

 

The Board of the Ludvig Holberg Memorial Fund is now calling for nominations for the Holberg International Memorial Prize 2013 for outstanding scholarly work in the
fields of the arts and humanities, social science, law and theology.

Prize
The prize has a value of NOK 4.5 million (approx.AUD $790, 000).

Eligibility
Scholars holding a senior position at universities and other research institutions within the above mentioned academic fields are entitled to nominate candidates for
the Holberg International Memorial Prize.

For more information and nomination instructions, please visit:
http://www.holbergprisen.no/en/nomination.html

 

Presented annually by the Australian Museum, the Eureka Prizes reward excellence in the fields of:

• scientific research & innovation
• science leadership
• school science
• science journalism & communication

Prize
Winners are awarded a cash prize to the value of $10,000.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://eureka.australianmuseum.net.au/

Multidisciplinary

 

The Prime Minister’s Prize for Science is one of the nation’s most highly-regarded awards and the premier national award for scientific achievement. It is awarded for an outstanding specific achievement or series of related achievements in any area of science advancing human welfare or benefiting society, and has been awarded previously to such luminaries of Australian science as Frank Fenner, Donald Metcalf, Jacques Miller, Ian Frazer and Graeme Clark and John O'Sullivan.

Prizes
The Prize comprises a solid gold medallion and a cash prize of $300,000.

Early career researchers who have made outstanding achievements in their field are recognised with two Prizes comprising a solid silver medallion and a cash prize of $50,000 each - the Science Minister’s Prize for Life Scientist of the Year and the Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year.

For more information and nomination instructions, please visit:
http://www.innovation.gov.au/Science/InspiringAustralia/PrimeMinistersPrizesforScience/Pages/AboutthePrizes.aspx

Multidisciplinary

Elsevier, the world leader of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, is collaborating with the Australian Research Management Society (ARMS) to present the award at the ARMS 14th annual conference in Gold Coast, Australia on Friday, 21st September 2012.

The award seeks to recognise the exceptional efforts of early career researchers who have made significant contributions in their respective disciplines. Awards will be presented to researchers in the following fields:

• Humanities and Social Sciences
• Physical Sciences
• Engineering and Technology
• Life Sciences and Biological Sciences
• Medicine and Medical Sciences

Applicants must be under 40 years of age or less as of lst July 2012 and must be an Australian or New Zealand Citizen or Permanent resident.

For nomination forms and further information, please visit:
http://asia.elsevier.com/elsevierdnn/ScopusYoungResearcherAwards2012/tabid/1979/Default.aspx

 

MSRA provides Incubator Grants to enable the applicant to obtain preliminary data or validate a proof of concept relating to the cause, cure or management of MS.  Subject to the research outcome, the Incubator Grant is expected to result in a clear hypothesis being available, for a future Project Grant application. The Incubator Grant should not be regarded as a bridging, ancillary or small Project Grant.

The Incubator Grant Request to submit (RTS) application is a very short form of the Incubator Grant. It qualifies applicants who may later be invited to submit a full Incubator Grant. A successful RTS application will demonstrate at a high level that the research has the potential to realise the benefits of an Incubator Grant which will allow the applicant to gain expertise, create preliminary data, and lead to a grant application to MSRA, NHMRC, ARC or NMSS at a later stage.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.msra.org.au/project-grants

Health Sciences

A Project Grant is an award made in support of either a biomedical or social and applied research project within an Australian institution proposed by an appropriately qualified investigator.

The award of project grants is MSRA’s main avenue for the support of research relevant to multiple sclerosis in universities, hospitals or other recognised research institutions. Since these awards will normally be made for a period of two or three years only, the purpose is primarily to assist investigations in which considerable progress can be expected over this or a shorter period. MSRA does not intend to provide long term salaries for support staff.

Eligibility
Successful applicants for this Award will need to have strong experience in MS research.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team: raohealth@adelaide.edu.au or contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.msra.org.au/project-grants

Health Sciences

 

These Fellowships are intended to enhance the capability of outstanding early career researchers. All researchers funded under the SACVRDP will be affiliated with the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute.

Funding and Duration
SACRDP Research Fellowships are awarded to the value of $150,000 ($90k salary; $60k infrastructure and travel) will be awarded for tenure of up to three years, commencing in 2013. Tenure may be full or part-time. 

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/research/funding/Pages/default.aspx

Sciences

The Conservation Biology Grant is a program of the Nature Conservation Society of South Australia (NCSSA). The NCSSA Conservation Biology Grant aims to assist student research into aspects of conservation biology; and encourage students to share the results of research into conservation biology with the broader community.

The Conservation Biology Grant is likely to support research projects in South Australia which lead to:

• improved understanding of the conservation status of species or ecological communities;
• recommendations to improve aspects of biodiversity conservation;
• improved understanding of species or ecological community ecology;
• improved understanding of threats to biodiversity; and
• improved management of threatening processes.

Eligibility
Funding is only available to research students undertaking studies at Honours Degree, Graduate Diploma, Masters Degree or PhD level at accredited Universities. Funding for Undergraduate projects will only be available in exceptional circumstances.

Funding
Funding is available to support travel for the purposes of field-work or research, equipment purchase or hire, purchase of materials or promotion of research results. Salaries, bursaries and conference travel will not be funded. Applicants can apply for up to $1,000. However, applications for smaller amounts will be regarded favourably. The NCSSA reserves the right to partially fund a project.

Submission
Please forward one original signed hardcopy application to the Research Branch, plus one electronic copy to rbsciences@adelaide.edu.au 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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois or Paula Rosenbauer
Ph: 08 8303 3716/ 08 8303 3388

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.ncssa.asn.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=60&Itemid=202

H&SS

The Endangered Language Fund provides grants for language maintenance and linguistic field work. The work most likely to be funded is that which serves both the native community and the field of linguistics. Work which has immediate applicability to one group and more distant application to the other will also be considered. Publishing subventions are a low priority, although they will be considered. Proposals can originate in any country. The language involved must be in danger of disappearing within a generation or two. Endangerment is a continuum, and the location on the continuum is one factor in our funding decisions.

 

Eligibility
Researchers and language activists from any country are eligible to apply. Awards can be made to institutions, but no administrative (overhead, indirect) costs are covered.

Funding
Grants are normally for a one year period, though extensions may be applied for. They expect grants in this round to be less than $USD 4,000 in size, and to average about $USD 2,000.

Submission - Request for Proposals
Please send a copy of your Proposal along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Research Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
Ph: Ph: 08 8303 3347

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.endangeredlanguagefund.org/request.php

Health Sciences

The Heart Foundation offers Travel Grants (of up to $2,000) to early career researchers working in cardiovascular disease or related areas to present their work at a recognised international conference.

Travel Grants also provides Indigenous Australians in the field of cardiovascular health the opportunity to present at a recognised conference overseas or in Australia. Travel Grants will only be awarded to researchers who travel overseas to present their cardiovascular research at a recognised conference and Indigenous Australians presenting their research at an appropriate conference overseas or in Australia.

Eligibility
Students studying for higher degrees (PhD or Masters) and junior postdoctoral fellows (no more than 5 years postdoctoral) are eligible to apply. Undergraduates and honours students are not eligible to apply.

Travel Grants will only be awarded to researchers who are based in Australia and are either Australian or New Zealand Citizens, or hold permanent residency at the time of
application.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team: raohealth@adelaide.edu.au or contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/research/funding/pages/travel-grants.aspx

Multidisciplinary

The Ernst & Young Better Government Programme invites applications for research grants to study the effectiveness of public sector institutions in one of the Programme’s priority research areas. This competition is for grants to support research on the effectiveness of public sector institutions in Poland in one of the programme’s priority areas:

• Good governance
• Public finances
• Infrastructure & resources
• Higher education and science
• Health-care

Eligibility
Applicants should hold a PhD in law, economics, political science or similar discipline and have at least four years research experience. Applicants of any nationality may apply. Research teams of two, made up of a Polish and a foreign candidate, are particularly encouraged to apply.

Funding
The amount of a Research Grant for a research report is 60,000 PLN or equivalent in EUR.

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:
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

Research Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
Ph: Ph: 08 8303 3347

Please notify the Dr Don McMaster if you are considering applying for this scheme by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ey.com/PL/en/Industries/Government---Public-Sector/Research-grants-2012

Multidisciplinary

The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) invites early career researchers to apply for grants to undertake research relevant to the contemporary tertiary education and training environment.

The aim of the research grants is to provide the opportunity for early career researchers, from disciplines such as economics and the social sciences, to undertake research that will inform policy and practice in tertiary education and training, in particular the labour market and social outcomes from post-compulsory education. NCVER’s mission is to be Australia’s leading provider of high-quality, independent information on vocational education and training (VET) to governments, the education sector, industry, and the community. In support of this mission, NCVER is committed to building research capacity in the VET sector by attracting experienced researchers from outside the sector, encouraging early career researchers and supporting people in the sector to undertake research.

Eligibility
It is envisaged that several research projects in the vicinity of $30,000 per project will be funded.

Funding
NCVER invites proposals from early career researchers who completed their PhD or equivalent no more than five years ago. NCVER encourages researchers from a wide range of disciplines.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.ncver.edu.au/newsevents/tenders.html

Multidisciplinary

The 2012 SIEF Scholarships program includes funding for an additional full Postgraduate Scholarship or up to 2 Postgraduate top-up Scholarships resulting from the generous donation made by Dr John O’Sullivan. Dr O’Sullivan led a multidisciplinary CSIRO team that developed and patented the technology at the heart of most modern high speed wireless communications systems. The Trustee’s current intention is to award the John O’Sullivan Postgraduate Scholarships to Students conducting research in the area of the utilisation of scarce radio spectra. The SIEF Postgraduate Scholarships will also act as a mechanism for international collaboration and, as such, the intent is to provide some flexibility to allow the funds to be expended on activities that support co-location of the scholar.

Funding
Top-up PhD Scholarships are valued at $7,000 per annum top-up to the Student plus minimum $10,000 per annum for operating costs for 3 years.
Full PhD Scholarships are valued at $32,000 per annum stipend to the Student plus minimum $10,000 per annum for operating costs for 3 years.

Eligibility
John O’Sullivan Postgraduate Scholarships recipients must be full-time students who will be enrolled in an eligible Australian Higher Education Institution during the term of the award. Scholarships are available only to Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents engaged in research projects leading to the award of a PhD from an Australian University.

For the year the scholarship is due to begin, students must have, or expect to gain, first class honours or equivalent in a relevant research area.For top-up Scholarships, the Student must expect to receive an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or equivalent scholarship commencing in that 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.

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

Research Grants Officer: Karen Burke
Phone: 08 830 35051
Email: karen.burke@adelaide.edu.au.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.sief.org.au/JOSscholarships.htm

ECMS

AINSE offers awards for postgraduate students whose research projects are associated with nuclear science, or its applications, and require access to the unique national facilities at the Lucas Heights Science & Technology Centre.

Postgraduate Research Awards are offered by AINSE for suitably qualified persons wishing to undertake studies in AINSE's field of interest for a higher degree at a member university of AINSE. Applications are particularly encouraged in fields which are related to the research activities of the Australian Nuclear Science & Technology Organisation (ANSTO) at Lucas Heights, Australia.

Funding
Supplement Stipend: $7,500 pa. The award also provides $10,000 pa for costs involved in using the facilities and services at Lucas Heights and a generous travel and accommodation allowance to enable students to work at Lucas Heights are also provided.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.ainse.edu.au/grad_students2/postgraduate_awards

Multidisciplinary

The Faculty Research Awards Program, sometimes referred to as the Research Awards Program, supports academic research in computer science, engineering, and related fields. Through the program, they fund world-class research at top universities, facilitate interaction between Google and academia, and support projects whose output will be made openly available to the research community. Awards are structured as unrestricted gifts to universities and are designed to support roughly the cost of one graduate student for one year of work. The intent of the Google Research Awards is to support cutting-edge research in Computer Science, Engineering, and related fields.

Their awards tend to fund projects that are highly technical in nature. The work funded through Research Awards tends to be of the type and caliber that the results may be published at top conferences and in top publications in computer science.

Funding
Faculty members can apply for up to USD $150,000 in eligible expenses, but actual award amounts are frequently less than the full amount requested.

Eligibility
Full-time faculty members from universities worldwide are eligible to serve as Principal Investigators (PIs) or co-PIs on Research Awards proposals. Faculty members may submit one proposal per funding cycle as a PI or a co-PI unless they received an award the previous round. In that case we ask that PIs wait until the following round to apply for funding again, whether or not the projects are related.

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.

Note: Application form will be available on this website by April 1.

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

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

Health Sciences

The Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12) Defense Appropriations Act provides USD $10 million (M) to the Department of Defense Gulf War Illness Research Program (GWIRP) to support innovative, high-impact research into Gulf War Illness. The Department of Defense Gulf War Illness Research Program is administered by the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC) through the Office of Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

The GWIRP challenges the scientific community to design high-impact research that will improve the health and lives of veterans who have Gulf War Illness (GWI). GWI is characterized by multiple diverse symptoms that typically include chronic headache, widespread pain, cognitive difficulties, debilitating fatigue, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory symptoms, and other abnormalities that are not explained by established medical diagnoses or standard laboratory tests. The GWIRP focuses its funding on innovative projects that have the potential to make a significant impact on GWI. These may take the form of identification of objective indicators of pathology that distinguish ill from healthy Gulf War veterans, or studies to understand the underlying pathobiology of GWI. The GWIRP encourages high-risk/high-reward research; however, all projects must demonstrate solid judgment and sound rationale.

1.Investigator-Initiated Research Award: The IIRA supports research focusing on the complex of symptoms known as Gulf War Illness (GWI), improving its definition and diagnosis, characterizing disease symptoms, and better understanding its pathobiology. It is intended to encourage basic through clinical research aimed at identification of objective measures to distinguish ill from healthy veterans (e.g., biomarkers), elucidate potential treatment targets for GWI, or improve understanding of the pathobiology underlying GWI symptoms. In addition, studies that characterize chronic effects of neurotoxic exposures at dosage comparable to that encountered during the Gulf War are acceptable.

Independent investigators at all academic levels (or equivalent) are eligible to apply and cost sharing/matching is not an eligibility requirement.

The maximum allowable direct costs for the entire period of performance are USD $600,000 plus indirect costs.. and the maximum period of performance is 3 years.

2. Innovative Treatment Evaluation Award: The Innovative Treatment Evaluation Award described in this Program Announcement/Funding Opportunity is intended to support the initial evaluation of a treatment or intervention in smaller, early phase or pilot clinical trials, and does not require preliminary data.

The ITEA supports the early systematic evaluation of innovative treatment interventions with the potential to impact the health and lives of veterans with GWI. The results of preliminary studies funded by this award can provide proof of principle data, and support future development of broader efficacy studies of the proposed interventions.

Maximum funding of USD $450,000 in direct costs (plus indirect costs) and period of performance not to exceed 3 years.

3. Clinical Trial Award (CTA): The Clinical Trial Award, described in this Program Announcement/Funding Opportunity, is intended to support larger, more definitive clinical trials. In contrast, the ITEA supports the initial evaluation of a treatment or intervention in smaller, early phase or pilot clinical trials , and does not require preliminary data. The CTA supports execution of clinical trials with the potential to have a significant impact on the health and lives of veterans with GWI.

Maximum funding of USD $1,500,000 (plus indirect costs) and period of performance not to exceed 4 years.

Submission (Pre-applications)
Note: A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the CDMRP eReceipt website (http://cdmrp.org) prior to the pre-application deadline of April 9, 2012. Applications must be submitted through the federal government's single-entry portal, Grants.gov.

To be eligible to submit an application, the PI must have

Please send a copy of your Pre-application along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

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

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://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/gwirp.shtml

Multidisciplinary

Applications for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research Program (ALSRP) are being solicited by the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs, Defense Health Program.  The ALSRP was established in 2007 to provide support for research of exceptional scientific merit aimed at preclinical assessment of therapeutics for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).  Appropriations for the ALSRP from FY07 through FY11 totaled $USD 25.5 million (M).  The FY12 appropriation is $USD 6.4M.

The goal of ALSRP is to promote the introduction of improved therapies for ALS by encouraging ALS investigators to undertake preclinical studies of novel and existing agents. This program is administered by the U.S. Army Medical Research and Materiel Command through the Office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

1. Therapeutic Development Award (Pre-Application): The Therapeutic Development Award supports the preclinical assessment of therapeutics for ALS. The proposed studies are expected to be empirical in nature and product-driven but may have a hypothesis-driven approach, provided the focus is on therapeutics. It is anticipated that the agents and/or data generated from these awards will lead to the advancement of new therapies for ALS.

The Therapeutic Development Award mechanism is designed to support preclinical testing and development of therapeutics for ALS. Applications must include preliminary data relevant to the phase(s) of the preclinical development process covered by the proposed research. The application should include a clear statistical plan of analysis, if appropriate. Applicants must clearly and explicitly articulate what impact the project may have on therapeutic development for ALS. Clinical trials will not be supported with this Program Announcement/Funding Opportunity.

Independent investigators at all academic levels (or equivalent) are eligible to submit applications. The maximum period of performance is 3 years and maximum allowable direct costs for the entire period of performance are $USD 1,500,000 plus indirect costs.

2. Therapeutic Idea Award (Pre-Application): The Therapeutic Idea Award is designed to promote new ideas that are still in the early stages of development with the potential to yield highly impactful data and new avenues of investigation for novel therapeutics for ALS treatment. This mechanism supports conceptually innovative, high-risk/high-reward research that could ultimately lead to critical discoveries or major advancement in ALS therapeutics. Research projects should include a well-formulated, testable hypothesis based on strong scientific rationale.

Investigators at all academic levels (or equivalent) are eligible to submit applications. The maximum period of performance is 2 years and the maximum allowable direct costs for the entire period of performance are $USD 400,000 plus indirect costs.

Pre-Application Submission
A pre-application is required and must be submitted through the CDMRP eReceipt website (http://cdmrp.org) prior to the pre-application deadline of April 9, 2012. Applications must be submitted through the federal government's single-entry portal, Grants.gov

Please send a copy of your Pre-application along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

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

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://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/alsrp.shtml

Health Sciences

Postdoctoral Fellowships are offered to PhD graduates who have either attained, or will shortly satisfy the requirements for a PhD degree and are conducting research into dementia. A number of fellowships will be awarded in 2012 for commencement in 2013:

Full Fellowships

• 1 Postgraduate Dementia Research Fellowship valued at $90,000pa for two years.

Part Fellowships
Cost-shared with the recipients’ Institution

• 1 Buxton Fellowship valued at $50,000pa for two years, with an additional $20,000 for research expenses
• 1 Viertel Fellowship valued at $45,000pa for two years.

1 Postgraduate Dementia Research Fellowship (NSW) valued at $50,000pa for two years. This fellowship will be awarded to research in NSW. Note: As this fellowship is not nationally competitive, it is not a part of the Dementia Grants Program.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the Postdoctoral Fellowship in Dementia the applicant must:

• Be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia. Principal investigators who have been resident in Australia for at least two years and have evidence of eligibility and application for permanent residency may also be eligible for the Postdoctoral Fellowship in Dementia.
• Have been awarded (or notified of success of their application for) a PhD or equivalent degree (e.g. MD by research) in the last three years
• Have the support of an Australian Tertiary Institution or Australian Medical Research Institute to carry out the proposed research
• The research proposal must be judged to relate to research in dementia

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team: raohealth@adelaide.edu.au or contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.fightdementia.org.au/research-publications/dementia-grants-program.aspx

Health Sciences

The 2012 Resthaven Inc Dementia Research Grant is a larger grant for new researchers, valued at up to $150,000. This grant is available open to applicants in clinical/psychosocial research areas.

This grant will be offered in the area of Pain and Dementia. The key area of interest is pain management for people who have cognitive impairment arising from dementia.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the Resthaven Inc Dementia Research Grants:

• The principal investigator must be a dementia researcher of associate professor level or lower and have never been a
  principal investigator on a successful research grant worth more than $150,000.
• The principal investigator must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
• The research must be conducted in Australia.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team: raohealth@adelaide.edu.au or contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.fightdementia.org.au/research-publications/dementia-grants-program.aspx

Health Sciences

 

The AADRF Dementia Research Grants are seeding grants for new researchers, valued up to $50,000 (exclusive of GST), to be allocated for research in a dementia-relevant area. In 2012. Grants are awarded in both biological/non-clinical and clinical/psychosocial research areas.

Eligibility
To be eligible for the grants in this funding round:

• The principal investigator must be a new investigator (defined solely as never being a principal investigator on a successful research grant worth more than $50,000). Salary-related funding (e.g. scholarships/fellowships) will not be counted towards the $50,000 threshold unless it is a fellowship from Alzheimer’s Australia.
• Unless exceptional circumstances apply, principal investigators should have been awarded a doctorate or other research qualification (Honours degree or higher) within the previous 5 years.
• The principal investigator must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia. Principal investigators who have been resident in Australia for at least two years and have evidence of eligibility and application for permanent residency may also be eligible for the Dementia Research Grant.
• The research must be conducted in Australia.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team: raohealth@adelaide.edu.au or contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.fightdementia.org.au/research-publications/dementia-grants-program.aspx

Health Sciences

The Rosemary Foundation Travel Grant is designed to assist clinicians or researchers to travel overseas and learn new techniques and/or network with well known international research teams at a hospital or university outside Australia.

The Travel Grant is offered in partnership with the Rosemary Foundation, is a travel project grant up to the value of $15,000 (exclusive of GST) to enable an Australian researcher or clinician to travel overseas for a period of approximately one month, and learn new techniques and/or network with well known international research teams at a hospital or university outside Australia.

Eligibility
To be eligible for The Rosemary Foundation Travel Project Grant:

• The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia. Principal investigators who have been resident in Australia for at least two years and have evidence of eligibility and application for permanent residency may also be eligible for the Rosemary Foundation Travel Grant.
• The principal investigator must not be of Associate Professor or Professor level or higher.
• The applicant must return to a position in Australia for at least one year after the completion of the travel project.
• The applicant should have a degree in a discipline relevant to the field of dementia, and should be associated with an Institute of higher learning which will be willing to be the auspicing body.
• The applicant cannot have received a travel grant from AADRF in the past.
• The applicant must not be a recipient of an AADRF administered postdoctoral fellowship.  Recipients of AADRF administered research grants and postgraduate scholarships are still eligible to apply however.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the Health Sciences Team: raohealth@adelaide.edu.au or contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.fightdementia.org.au/research-publications/dementia-grants-program.aspx

Multidisciplinary

 

The March of Dimes research program supports projects aimed at preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.

This PRI scheme seeks applications requesting grant support for projects related to causes of prematurity. Research proposals of new paradigms based on strong conceptual frameworks are invited. The intent is to provide new insights into the large, and increasing, proportion of preterm deliveries in which the cause (and thus the means of prevention) remains elusive.

The proposals need to consider especially, but not be limited to, genetics, gene-environment interactions, and animal models. We encourage novel approaches.

Submission - Letter of Intent
Letters of Intent (LOI) are to submitted online, via the Sponsor's website:
http://researchgrants.marchofdimes.com/MODGrants/LOI/LOI_Submit.asp

Please send a copy of your LOI to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.marchofdimes.com/Policies_and_instructions_for_research_grants.pdf

H&SS

Nominations of candidates for the Joseph B. and Toby Gittler Prize, which recognizes scholarly contributions to racial, ethnic, and/or religious relations are invited. The USD$ 25000 Prize, which includes a medal and a lecture at Brandeis University by the recipient, will be conferred during the 2012-2013 academic year

The recipient of the Joseph B. and Toby Girder Prize will have produced a body of published work that reflects scholarly excellence and a lasting contribution to racial, ethnic and/or religious relations anywhere in the world. Recipients do not need to be American citizens or reside in the United States. The deadline for the submission of nominations is April 15, 2012.

Nominations must be submitted in writing, either electronically or by letter. The rationale for the nominee's candidacy should not exceed 1,000 words in length. The, nomination should include both the nominator's and the candidate's names, current affiliation and contact information the rationale Jr the candidate selection., and a list of the candidate's most important scholarly works relevant to consideration for the prize. A biographical statement or the candidate's curriculum vitae may, he included, but is not required.

For nomination forms and further information, please visit:
http://www.brandeis.edu/gittlerprize/

H&SS

The Foundation For the Future conducts and funds a Research Grants Program to provide financial support for research at a macro level that is directly related to better understanding the factors affecting the long-term future of humanity. Preliminary Grant Applications will be considered for funding only if they pertain to the following specific subject area:

• Research that promotes and facilitates understanding of the human genome and its importance for and effects upon the long-range future of humanity.

Funding
USD$ 5,000–USD$ 25,000 only for subjects that are of interest to the Foundation listed on our Subjects page: http://www.futurefoundation.org/awards/rga_subjects.htm.

Eligibility
Preliminary Grant Applications are accepted from the following, from anywhere in the world.

Submission
Preliminary Grant Applications are accepted only via this website. All fields of the Preliminary Grant Application that are marked with an asterisk must be filled in. Immediately after successful submission, applicants will receive online acknowledgment of our receipt of their Preliminary Grant Applications. The preliminary application can be found here: http://www.futurefoundation.org/awards/rga_app_prelim.htm.

Please send a copy of your Expression of Interest along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

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

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://www.futurefoundation.org/awards/rga_home.htm

Sciences

The FRDC offers four annual competitive international travel bursaries to support individuals to undertake professional development travel. Activities may include conference attendance, study tours and international work experience.

Applicants will need to submit a detailed plan for the program of activities that will be undertaken as part of the travel bursary that also describes the key outcomes for the Australian fishing industry. At conclusion of the travel bursary, the recipient will also be expected to provide a final report to the FRDC.

Funding
FRDC support will be up to the value of $6000.

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois or Paula Rosenbauer
Ph: 08 8303 3716/ 08 8303 3388

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.frdc.com.au/communitypeople/scholarships#travel

H&SS

The Foundation supports research that demonstrates a clear link to anthropological theory and debates, and promises to make a solid contribution to advancing these ideas. There is no preference for any methodology, research location, or subfield. The Foundation particularly welcomes proposals that employ a comparative perspective, can generate innovative approaches or ideas, and/or integrate two or more subfields.

Post-Ph.D. Research Grants are awarded to individuals holding a Ph.D. or equivalent degree to support individual research projects. The program contributes to the Foundation's overall mission to support basic research in anthropology and to ensure that the discipline continues to be a source of vibrant and significant work that furthers our understanding of humanity's cultural and biological origins, development, and variation.

Funding
Please note that the maximum amount of the Post-Ph.D. Research Grant has been changed. Post-Ph.D. Research Grants provide a maximum of $USD 20,000 and the Osmundsen Initiative supplement provides up to an additional $USD 5,000 for a maximum grant of $USD 25,000.

For more information and application guidelines, please visit:
http://www.wennergren.org/programs/post-phd-research-grants

Professions

The AFAANZ Research Fund (ARF) Annual Grants Program is designed to encourage and support AFAANZ members by providing funding for research projects. The grants are competitive, and are primarily intended to support small-scale projects of up to one year's duration or to assist in seed funding for larger scale projects.

The 2012 round will focus on quality projects that address or respond to contemporary and future challenges to, or have implications for, accounting and finance practice, policy and/or the professions. All areas of accounting and finance research are encouraged.

Eligibility
All applicants must be full-time academic staff at one of the Institutional Members of AFAANZ.

Funding
Grants up to $10,000 will be considered.

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

For further enquiries regarding submission details, please contact the relevant Research Grants Officer in Research Branch.

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.afaanz.org/awards

Health Sciences

The purpose of this FOA is to encourage the submission of applications proposing to use human stem cells to develop methods for generating replacement cells and transplantation techniques for the treatment of ocular diseases and disorders. Studies may include elucidating the mechanisms required to direct stem cell differentiation into specialized ocular cell lineages. The regenerative application of human stem cells offers a promising way to restore lost vision due to injury and disease.  Many of the leading causes of visual and ocular disorders are due in part to the loss of photoreceptors, inner retinal neurons, or corneal epithelial cells.  Preliminary studies demonstrate that cell-based therapies may have the potential to treat ophthalmic diseases including corneal degeneration and inflammation, glaucoma, and vascular and neurodegenerative diseases of the retina.

This initiative will support basic and preclinical studies leading to the development of differentiated human stem cells for treating ocular diseases and disorders.  Studies may include (1) elucidating the mechanisms required to direct stem cell differentiation into specialized ocular cell lineages, (2) developing methods for the generation of replacement ocular cells and tissues, and (3) identifying factors required for optimal transplantation of stem cell-derived lineages, resulting in functional regeneration.

Only studies using human stem cells, including embryonic stem cells (hESC), induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS), and adult stem cells, will be responsive to this announcement.  All human ES cell lines proposed for these studies must be listed in the NIH Human Embryonic Stem Cell Registry.  This program will not support animal stem cell research nor human clinical trials.

Funding
Applicants may request up to $250,000 annual direct costs.  Application budgets need to reflect actual needs of the proposed project.

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

Please send a copy of your Proposal along with the completed University Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Research Grants Officer: Dr Don McMaster
Ph: Ph: 08 8303 3347

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-EY-12-001.html