Research Branch Bulletin

Animal Ethics Application Web-Form Goes Live on 12 December 2012

 

The animal ethics application web form and application process will change on 12 December 2012. A new enhanced animal ethics application web-form will replace the current version.

Web-Form Outage
Please note that the database system including the existing web form will not be available from Friday 7 December until Wednesday 12 December.
The new web form will be available for use on Thursday 13 December 2012.

Further information is available at:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/ethics/animal/guidelines/newaeawf.html

 

About the ARC Future Fellowships
The Australian Research Council's 'Future Fellowships' are significant Category 1 fellowships offered to outstanding Australian and international researchers, over four years, currently awarded at up to AUD $182,792 (inclusive of on costs) per annum. The aim of Future Fellowships is to attract and retain the best and brightest mid-career researchers to promote research in areas of critical national importance.

In addition the amount awarded individual Fellows, the ARC will provide Administering Organisations with funding of up to AUD $50,000 per annum, which may be used for infrastructure, equipment, travel and relocation costs directly related to the Future Fellow’s research.

Eligibility and Success Factors
The University was very successful in the last round of Fellowships, with a 43% success rate. Applicats need to have excellent research track records relative to opportunity. Based on the Funding Rules for the last round, dates for the award of PhD (or having achieved equivalent status) to be eligible for a Future Fellowship at the next application opportunity (i.e. for Fellowship funding beginning in 2013) are likely to be on or between 30 November 1997 and 30 November 2007.

Over the past 3 rounds there has been significant growth in national success rate of proposals overall from 20.5% in 2009, to 30.7% in 2011. This was mirrored by growth in the success rate of proposals from resident Australians. The most striking result however is the 41.9% success rate of proposals from “returning Australians” in 2011, while in comparison the success rate of proposals of foreign nationals was only 15.7% in the same year.

These figures support the idea that the Future Fellowships program can provide excellent opportunity for retaining Australian researchers, or recruiting Australian researchers to the University, particularly those currently located overseas.

 

Submission
The Future Fellowships program is coming to a close. There are no more application rounds scheduled beyond the next round for funding to commence in 2013, so now is a good time to start thinking about how to take advantage of this last and significant research funding opportunity before it vanishes.

Until the release of the 2013 Funding Rules, the Rules for the current round might provide useful background: http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/futurefel/ft_fundingrules.htm

Intending applicants need to submit a Notification of Intent (NoI) form via email to arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au as soon as possible. This form, along with other submission details, is also available on the Research Branch’s ARC website: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/

 

If you have any queries about Future Fellowships, please email arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au

Cooperative Research Centre (CRC) Round 16 announced

 

The Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research & Tertiary Education (DIISRTE) has confirmed that Round 16 of the CRC Scheme will go ahead, with an anticipated submission deadline in mid July 2013. Once details have been released by DIISRTE, the Research Branch CRC website will be updated to reflect the Round 16 process.

The University of Adelaide’s internal Expression of Interest form for participation in Round 16, whether a new bid or rebid,  is to be submitted to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch by COB Friday 1 March 2013. Once this is received the University internal process can begin and all available assistance can be provided.

The UA internal timetable is provided as a guide and as stated above this will be updated once the timeline has been confirmed by DIISTRE. 

ERA Profiles in ORBIT

 

ORBIT Researcher Profiles module now includes ERA Reports based on the University’s Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) 2012 and 2010 Submissions.

You can view your ERA Profile by:

• Logging into ORBIT 'Researcher Profiles' using your University login at https://orbit.adelaide.edu.au/
• Navigating to the ERA icon at the top of the screen, and then selecting either the 2012 or 2010 Submission in the drop-down menu
• Selecting ‘My Profile’ to view ERA submission data

For technical ORBIT support, phone 831 30391 or email orbit@adelaide.edu.au. 

Queries regarding ERA data should be directed to Mr Cameron Morelli (Phone 831 36528) or Ms Julie Blake (Phone 831 34992).

ERA outcomes and citation data will be available when supplied by the Australian Research Council (ARC).

Heart Foundation: New Research Awards for 2013 - Information Session

 

INFORMATION SESSION
Monday 10 December
2.30pm - 4.30pm

Bradley Forum
Level 5, Hawke Centre Building,
University of South Australia, City West Campus
50-55 North Terrace, Adelaide

This session is followed by question time for research administration officers from 4pm in the Break-out room.

In 2012 the Heart Foundation undertook a major strategic review of its Research Program, resulting in the development of a new range of research awards to be offered from 2013.

This session will provide an overview of the new awards and application processes. Current award funding that commences or continues into 2013 and beyond will not be affected by changes to the award structure.

RSVPs for this event are not necessary. If you have any questions please email research@heartfoundation.org.au or call the Heart Foundation on (03) 9321 1581.

NHMRC Funding Scheme Opening Dates: Project Grants, Research Fellowships, and Practitioner Fellowships

 

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) have announced the dates for the next round of Project Grants, Research Fellowships, & Practitioner Fellowships as follows:

Project Grants
for funding commencing in 2014

Opens: Wednesday 5 December 2012
Internal Due Date: 26 February 2013

Research Fellowships & Practitioner Fellowships
Opens: Wednesday 12 December 2012
Internal Due Date: 6 February 2013

Funding Rules and Advice and Instructions to Applicants for both schemes will soon be available on the NHMRC website:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply-funding

The Research Branch will provide application & submission details in future issues of the Bulletin as soon as this documentation becomes available.

National Institutes of Health (NIH): Advanced Notice of Funding Opportunities (Letters of Intent)

 

Researchers are invited to submit Letters of Interest for the following NIH funding opportunities.
Letters of Interest (submitted directly to Sponsor) due: 20 January 2013

Letter of Intent Due: 21 January 2013
(Submitted directly to Sponsor)

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Early-Stage Innovative Molecular Analysis Technology Development for Cancer Research (R21)
This opportunity solicits grant applications proposing exploratory research projects focused on the inception and development of early stage, highly innovative, technologies or emerging technologies with significant transformative potential that has not yet been explored in a cancer-relevant use.

Link to additional information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-13-001.html

 

Validation and Advanced Development of Emerging Molecular Analysis Technologies for Cancer Research (R33)
This opportunity solicits grant applications proposing research projects on the advanced development of emerging molecular and cellular analysis technologies and technical/analytical validation in an appropriate cancer-relevant biological system

Link to Additional Information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-13-002.html

 

Early-Stage Development of Innovative Technologies for Biospecimen Science (R21)
This opportunity solicits grant applications proposing technically innovative feasibility studies focused on early-stage development of technologies that address issues related to pre-analytical variations in the collection, processing, handling, and storage of cancer-relevant biospecimens or their derivatives. The overall goal is to develop technologies capable of interrogating and/or maximizing the quality and utility of biospecimens or samples derived from those biospecimens for downstream analyses.

Link to Additional Information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-13-003.html

 

Validation and Advanced Development of Emerging Technologies for Biospecimen Science (R33)
This opportunity solicits grant applications proposing technically innovative feasibility studies focused on the advanced development and validation of cancer-relevant technologies that address issues related to pre-analytical variations in the collection, processing, handling, and storage of biospecimens or their derivatives. The overall goal is to develop technologies capable of interrogating and/or maximizing the quality and utility of biospecimens or their derived samples for downstream analyses

Link to Additional Information: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-CA-13-004.html

Eligibility
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organisations) are eligible to apply.

Submission
Please forward your Letter of Intent (LOI) directly to the Sponsor by 20 January 2013. Please forward a copy of your LOI to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

National Institutes of Health: Diffusion of Medical Technology and Effects on Outcomes and Expenditures (U01) - Advanced Notice of Funding Opportunity

 

This opportunity uses the (U01) Research Project Cooperative Agreement funding mechanism.

Earliest Submission Date: 28 January 2013

Letter of Intent Due: 28 January 2013
(Submitted directly to Sponsor)

 

Purpose of Grant
This funding opportunity announcement solicits U01 applications for economic research designed to explain the diffusion of health technologies; both to understand trends in health outcomes, and to improve the process leading from scientific advances to health benefits. Program Directors/Principal Investigators for projects funded under this announcement are required to participate in a Steering Committee that will help identify key strategies to support critical research advances in this field.

Funding & Duration
Application budgets are not limited, but need to reflect actual needs of the proposed project. The scope of the proposed project should determine the project period. The maximum period is 5 years.

Eligibility
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organisations) are eligible to apply.

Submission
Please forward your Letter of Intent (LOI) directly to the Sponsor by 28 January 2013. Please forward a copy of your LOI to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-12-023.html

National Institutes of Health: Determinants and Consequences of Personalized Health Care and Prevention (U01) - Advanced Notice of Funding Opportunity

 

This opportunity uses the (U01) Research Project Cooperative Agreement funding mechanism.

Earliest Submission Date: 28 January 2013

Letter of Intent Due: 28 January 2013
(Submitted directly to Sponsor)

 

Purpose of Grant
The objective of the research program is to support foundational research on economic aspects of individualised health interventions that will provide a framework for subsequent applied analyses. Projects funded under this scheme are required to participate in a Steering Committee that will help identify key strategies to support critical research advances in this field.

Research to be supported includes analyses and development of research tools to advance understanding of:

• factors that affect the value of personalised interventions to individuals and their families, health care providers and payers, and society at large
  
  
• incentives and constraints facing individuals and their families, health care providers, research organisations, drug and device manufacturers, and others and how they affect the actual and optimal extent to which interventions are tailored to patients’ personal characteristics or preferences
  
  
• strategies to promote improvements in health and cost outcomes through personalization of health care and preventive interventions.

Funding & Duration
Application budgets are not limited, but must reflect the actual needs of the proposed project. The maximum period is 5 years.

Eligibility
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organisations) are eligible to apply.

Submission
Please forward your Letter of Intent (LOI) directly to the Sponsor by 28 January 2013. Please forward a copy of your LOI to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-12-024.html

National Institutes of Health: Enhancing GTEx with molecular analyses of stored biospecimens (U01) - Advanced Notice of Funding Opportunity

 

This opportunity uses the (U01) Research Project Cooperative Agreement funding mechanism.

Earliest Submission Date: 28 February 2013

Letter of Intent Due: 28 February 2013
(Submitted directly to Sponsor)

 

Purpose of Grant
This opportunity is for the molecular analyses of stored biospecimens from the Genotype-Tissue Expression (GTEx) project. Applicants are encouraged to address compelling scientific questions with molecular phenotypes that add value to the resource and take full advantage of the unique features of GTEx.

Funding & Duration
Because the nature and scope of the proposed research will vary from application to application, it is anticipated that the size of each award will also vary. Scope of the proposed project should determine the project period. NIH expects to make 2- and 3-year awards. The maximum period is 3 years.

Eligibility
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organisations) are eligible to apply.

Submission
Please forward your Letter of Intent (LOI) directly to the Sponsor by 28 February 2013. Please forward a copy of your LOI to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-RM-12-009.html

National Institutes of Health: Epigenomics of Virus-Associated Oral Diseases (R01) - Advanced Notice of Funding Opportunity

 

The opportunity uses the R01 Research Project Grant (R01) funding mechanism.

Letter of Intent Due: 21 January 2013
(Submitted directly to Sponsor)

 

Purpose of Grant
This opportunity is issued by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR), National Institutes of Health (NIH), solicits novel, research project grant (R01) applications proposing to investigate the epigenetic basis of virus-associated oral diseases in order to guide the discovery and application of novel epigenomic-based clinical interventions.  These studies are expected to: 1) discover and define the mechanisms of action of epigenomic modifications in viral and host epigenomes; and 2) demonstrate how modifications in the host and viral epigenomes cause pathophysiological changes in oral cells and tissues that result in oral diseases and may also cause diseases in other parts of the body.

Funding & Duration
Application budgets are not limited, but need to reflect actual needs of the proposed project. The scope of the proposed project should determine the project period. The maximum period is 5 years.

Eligibility
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organisations) are eligible to apply.

Submission
Please forward your Letter of Intent (LOI) directly to the Sponsor by 21 January 2013. Please forward a copy of your LOI to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-DE-13-002.html

National Institutes of Health: Mechanistic Research on CAM Natural Products (R01) - Advanced Notice of Funding Opportunity

 

The opportunity uses the R01 Research Project Grant (R01) funding mechanism.

Internal due date for applications: 15 February 2013

 

Purpose of Grant
This opportunity is issued by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) in collaboration with the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS), at the National Institutes of Health. It invites Research Project Grant (R01) applications to study the potential mechanisms of action of promising CAM natural products (NPs).

Natural products are widely used by Americans for health purposes. Knowledge about the active components, their molecular and cellular targets, as well as markers of potential beneficial or harmful biological effects, are critical pieces of preliminary information needed to insure maximally informative clinical efficacy studies on these products.

Research on the development of improved methodology for the isolation and characterisation of constituents of natural products and on their determination in the natural matrix will also be supported under this initiative.

Funding & Duration
Budgets for direct costs of up to US $300,000 per year, and a project duration of up to five years may be requested for a maximum of US $1,500,000 direct costs over a five-year project period.

Eligibility
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organisations) are eligible to apply.

Submission
Please forward a copy of your application by 15 February 2013, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-At-11-001.html

National Institutes of Health: Research Using Biosamples from Selected Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Studies (DP3) - Advanced Notice of Funding Opportunity

 

The opportunity uses the Institutional Training and Director Program Projects (DP3) funding mechanism.

Letter of Intent Due: 2 March 2013
(Submitted directly to Sponsor)

Purpose of Grant
This funding opportunity announcement invites applications for ancillary studies using archived samples from the DCCT/EDIC, DPT-1, TrialNet, and GoKind type 1 diabetes clinical trials and studies.  Ancillary studies are expected to generate scientific discoveries on type 1 diabetes primary pathogenesis or the pathogenesis of complications, and biomarkers of disease progression or clinical responses to interventions. 

Funding & Duration
Application budgets are not limited, but need to reflect actual needs of the proposed project. The award project period shall not exceed 3 years.

Eligibility
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organisations) are eligible to apply.

Submission
Please forward your Letter of Intent (LOI) directly to the Sponsor by 2 March 2013. Please forward a copy of your LOI to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-013.html

Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists: Student Scholarships to Bridge the Gap Between Science and Public Policy

 

The Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists is comprised of eminent scientists and thinkers, working to advance solutions that will secure the long-term health of Australia’s environment. The Group is currently offering scholarships to Australian postgraduate students to assist them in bridging the gap between science and public policy.

These scholarships are intended to inspire and motivate. Students with interests in natural and social sciences, law, economics, the built environment and engineering are encouraged to apply.

The scholarship funds are to be used for:

• Direct mentoring with Wentworth Group Members
• Expenses to cover participation at a Wentworth Group Master Class in mid-2013

Note – the scholarship cannot be used as a stipend

Applications close 30 November 2012

For more information, please visit:
http://www.wentworthgroup.org/science-program/

Health Sciences

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

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

Funding
The Foundation looks to fund initiatives from $100,000 to $500,000 for up to three (3) years with potential outcomes of national significance and takes a partnership approach to all grants.

This is a Category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2012 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR)

Eligibility
To apply for Foundation funding, organisations must be one of the following:

• University or Research Institute - including universities and independent organisations that have the requisite capabilities and responsibility to undertake research programs. Individual researchers may apply.
  
  
• Other organisations - including charitable and not-for-profit organisations, community groups, incorporated associations (community or industry), co-operatives and companies limited by guarantee.

Funding is usually only open to Australian organisations, however applications from overseas organisations will be considered.

 

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

Hardcopies of applications to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

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

Senior Grants Officer: Cadence Haynes
Ph: 08 8313 4991

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

 

The NHMRC Partnerships for Better Health – Projects (Partnership Projects) provide funding and support to create new opportunities for researchers and policy makers to work together, in order to define research questions, and undertake research and also to interpret and implement the findings relevant to the delivery, organisation, funding and access to health services.  These research topics are investigator initiated.

The application deadline for the third call for NHMRC Partnerships for Better Health – Partnership Projects 2012 is 29 January 2013.
NHMRC has changed the arrangements for this scheme to allow applicants to apply at any time during the year rather than through just one annual round.

Funding & Duration
This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2012 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR).
Projects may be of any duration up to five (5) years and the maximum amount of NHMRC funding that may be requested for a single application is $1.5 million.

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

Hardcopies of applications to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

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

Senior Grants Officer: Cadence Haynes
Ph: 08 8313 4991

 

For further eligibility information and application instructions, please refer to:

1. NHMRC Partnerships for Better Health - Partnership Projects Funding Rules (unchanged from second call)
2. Advice and Instructions to Applicants (available soon)
3. Peer Review Guidelines (available soon)

or visit the NHMRC website:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply-funding/partnerships-better-health/partnerships-projects

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

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

 

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

 

Filling the Research Gap is a component of the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Department's Carbon Farming Futures program, and will invest $201 million over 6 years to support research into emerging abatement technologies, strategies and innovative management practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the land sector, sequester carbon and enhance sustainable agricultural practices.

Funding Priorities
Research priorities for funding Round 2 of the Filling the Research Gap program are:

• reducing methane emissions from livestock production systems
• reducing nitrous oxide emissions
• increasing soil carbon
• farm systems design and analysis (modelling)
• adaptation to climate change with its associated climate variability  
• international collaboration with member countries of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases, to better meet the aims of the Alliance and Filling the Research Gap. 

Funding & Duration
Within the funding limits of the round, there is no limit on the amount of funding an applicant may request in any one financial year, however, assessment criteria on value for money apply. Funding is available for activities conducted in any of (and for a maximum of) three financial years (2013–14 to 2015–16).

Eligibility
Please refer to the Guidelines document (PDF) for eligibility and selection criteria.

 

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

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

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

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

 

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.daff.gov.au/climatechange/carbonfarmingfutures/ftrg

 

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

Funding
This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2012 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR).

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

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

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

Eligibility
To be eligible to apply for funding the Applicant must have an Australian Business Number.  

Expression of Interest
Expressions of Interest (optional) are to be forwarded directly to the Sponsor by 16 November 2012

Submission of Full Application
Internal due date: 7 December 2012

Please forward one original signed hardcopy application to the Research Branch, plus one electronic copy, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet.

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

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

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

 

For further information, updates, and application instructions please visit:
http://www.dairyinnovation.com.au/Old-dairy-innovation-website/acgr.html

 

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is seeking both strategic and applied R&D proposals that will create opportunities for southern cattle producers to improve the level of compliance in pasture-fed cattle targeted for particular market specifications along the supply chain.

Funding Priorities
The following areas have been identified as R&D priorities, however innovative proposals addressing issues outside of these topics are also welcome:

• The benefits and costs of increased compliance at various points of sale in the supply chain, e.g., from breeding property direct to processors, from breeding property to backgrounder/finisher, from backgrounder to finisher.
  
  
• More accurate measures and prediction tools for key traits on live animals.
  
  
• Improved genetic and/or genomic selection tools related to meat quality and yield.
  
  
• Further development and evaluation of decision tools, such as BeefSpecs, and the demonstration of their benefits across a range of environments and points along the supply chain.
  

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

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

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

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

 

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

 

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is seeking both strategic and applied R&D proposals that will create opportunities for northern beef producers to improve the reproductive performance of their herds.

Funding Priorities
The following areas have been identified as R&D priorities, however innovative proposals addressing issues outside of these topics are also welcome:

• Evaluation of the biological and economic impacts of ‘best bet’ management options, including genetic options (e.g., EBVs) and/or non-genetic options (e.g. foetal aging and breeder segregation)
  
  
• The additional phenotypic and genotypic data required for the major tropical breeds to benefit from quantitative genetic and emerging genomic tools associated with reproductive rate
  
  
• The added value of genomic prediction tools, above that of traditional genetic selection procedures and accounting for the on-going costs of calibration
  
  
• More cost-effective means for seed stock producers and others to collect the required phenotypic data on an on-going basis
  
  
• Further analysis of the data from the Beef CRC and Cash Cow projects
  
  
• Better methods for genomic predictions
  
  
• Causes of calf loss between pregnancy testing and weaning. Economic impacts of increasing reproductive performance given different herd structures and/or current levels of performance
  
  
• Alternative approaches to assessing bull fertility at the crush-side

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

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

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

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

 

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

 

Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) is seeking both strategic and applied R&D proposals that will create opportunities for northern beef producers to improve the nutritive value of their pastures.

Funding Priorities
The following areas have been identified as R&D priorities, however innovative proposals addressing issues outside of these topics are also welcome:

• Identifying and evaluating new legume species, or lines, as reliable and persistent pasture options for areas of northern Australia where current legume options are few
  
  
• Agronomic (e.g. establishment, grass-legume balance, fertiliser) and grazing management practices that will increase the productivity and profitability of existing legume-based pastures
  
  
• Genetic improvement of the nutritive value of buffel grass (Cenchrus ciliaris).
  

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

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

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

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

 

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

 

The Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) program is an Australian Government Initiative administered by the Department of Industry, Innovation, Science, Research and Tertiary Education. The CRC program supports end user driven research collaborations to address major challenges facing Australia.

Submission
The University of Adelaide’s internal Expression of Interest form for participation in Round 16, whether a new bid or rebid,  is to be submitted to Dr Don McMaster (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) in the Research Branch by COB Friday 1 March 2013. Once this is received the University internal process can begin and all available assistance can be provided.

The anticipated submission deadline for for final proposals is mid July 2013. Once details have been released by DIISRTE, the Research Branch CRC website will be updated to reflect the Round 16 process.

The UA internal timetable is provided as a guide and as stated above this will be updated once the timeline has been confirmed by DIISTRE.

 

For more information, please visit:
https://www.crc.gov.au/Information/default.aspx

Health Sciences

 

The Innovation in Oral Care Awards are jointly sponsored by IADR and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), with funding provided exclusively by GSK. The IADR mission is to advance research and increase knowledge for the improvement of oral health worldwide.

The awards will be provided to recipients to advance oral care programs directed toward the development of innovative and novel compounds, biomaterials or devices that can be used ultimately at the public health level. Examples of areas of interest could include, but not be limited to:

• inhibition or removal of biofilms etc. adhering to natural or artificial surfaces
• modification of those surfaces to inhibit biofilms and other deposits, stains and odours
• adhesives for removable prosthetic devices
• inhibition of tooth surface loss and gingival recession, and amelioration of their effects, and
• counteracting the oral effects of dry mouth, systemic illness, hormonal disturbances or physiological ageing.

Funding & Duration
Competitive Award(s), of up to US $75,000 each, will be provided to recipients. Awards will be provided in the form of an unrestricted research grant which carries no obligation to the recipient’s organisation for licensure, patenting, or transfer confidential information.

Eligibility
The principal investigator listed in the application must be a current member of, or at the time of submission have made bona fide application to, IADR. To fulfil the quest for innovation, proposals should be collaboratively sponsored by at least one researcher whose principal expertise is in an area of biotechnology other than a dental science.

Submission
Please forward a copy of your application, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

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

Health Sciences

 

The Leukemia Research Foundation (LRF) dedicates funds to support research related to leukaemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes. The LRF exclusively funds New Investigators - individuals who are beginning to establish their own laboratories and are no longer under the tutelage of a senior scientist mentor.

Funding & Duration
New Investigator research grants are for a period of one year for up to US $100,000.

Eligibility
New Investigators are considered to be within seven (7) years of their first independent position. Years as a resident physician, fellow physician, or post-doctoral fellow are considered to be training years.

Submission
Please forward a copy of your application, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.leukemia-research.org/page.aspx?pid=216

H&SS

 

The Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange is a nonprofit organisation headquartered in Taipei, the capital of the Republic of China on Taiwan.

The Foundation's grants provide support for research on Chinese Studies in the humanities and social sciences. Alongside other granting mechanisms, the Foundation considers applications from institutions for grants to support conferences or seminars on specific subjects related to the Foundation's goals and objectives.

Funding & Duration
Proposals up to US $25,000 will be considered in support conferences or seminars relevant to the Foundation's goals and objectives.

Submission
Please forward a copy of your application, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.cckf.org.tw/e-asiaCS.htm

Multidisciplinary

 

The NGWREF mission is to conduct education, research, and other charitable activities that foster advancements in science and technology applied by the ground water community; stimulate new knowledge, information, programs, and products; and contribute to ground water sustainability for long-term public and environmental benefit.

The Foundation supports research in all disciplines so long as the research relates directly to the use, protection, management, or remediation of ground water, or to water well technology.

Funding & Duration
Proposals up to US $50,000 will be considered. Typically, research grants may be provided in the US $3,000 - US $8,000 range. Grants are given for a single year only.

Eligibility
NGWREF encourages the submission of research proposals from all qualified entities, including international organisations and disadvantaged business enterprises. The Foundation particularly encourages those proposals that bridge the gap between research and practical applications of the research findings.

Submission
Please forward a copy of your application, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ngwa.org/Foundation/gw_research/Pages/default.aspx

Multidisciplinary

 

This opportunity uses the (U01) Research Project Cooperative Agreement funding mechanism.

Internal Due Date: 31 December 2012

Purpose of Grant
he goal of this funding opportunity announcement (FOA) is to support preclinical development and testing of new therapies for neurological disorders. The program will facilitate therapy-directed projects to accelerate the translation of basic research discoveries into therapeutic candidates for clinical testing. Projects should include therapeutic leads, a strong biological rationale for the intended approach, and where available in vivo proof-of-concept of efficacy.

Funding & Duration
Application budgets are not limited, but need to reflect actual needs of the proposed project. A project duration of up to five years may be requested. 

Eligibility
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organisations) are eligible to apply.

Submission
Please forward a copy of your application by 31 Dec 2012, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-13-022.html

 

The Postdoctoral Fellowship Award supports exceptionally talented recent doctoral or medical graduates in their pursuit of innovative, high-impact breast cancer research during their postdoctoral training and allows them to obtain the necessary experience for an independent career at the forefront of breast cancer research. These individuals should be exceptionally talented scientists who have demonstrated that they are the “best and brightest” of their peers. Applicants for this award must exhibit a strong desire to pursue a career in breast cancer research.

Under this award mechanism, the postdoctoral fellow is considered the Principal Investigator (PI) and, as such, should write the projective narrative, training plan, and other application components with appropriate direction from the mentor.

Funding & Duration
A maximum funding of US $300,000 for direct costs (US $100,000 per year, plus indirect costs). The period of performance not to exceed 3 years.

Eligibility
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Principal Investigator must be Doctoral graduates (Ph.D. or M.D.). Clinical investigators are also eligible to apply. The candidate must have no more than 2 years experience in the proposed research setting and no more than 4 years of postdoctoral research experience as of the application due date.

The mentor or formal co-mentor must have breast cancer research experience, including current funding and publications.

 

Submission
Please note that Letters of Intent (LOI's) are to be submitted directly to the Sponsor by the 4 Dec 2012.
Please forward a copy of your LOI to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/12bcrppostdoc2_pa.pdf

Multidisciplinary

The D. Kim Foundation provides fellowships and grants to support graduate students and young scholars who are working in the history of science and technology in East Asia from the beginning of the 20th century

Funding & Duration
One fellowship of up to US $55,000 will be awarded annually. The fellowship term is September 1 through August 31, but can be adjusted with permission from the Foundation.

Eligibility
Fellowships will be awarded to a distinguished young scholar who has received his/her doctoral degree within the previous 5 years. Applicants should include an invitation letter from their host institution; the host institution cannot be changed without permission from the Foundation.

Submission
Please forward a copy of your application, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

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

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

 

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.dkimfoundation.org/fellowships.html

University of Adelaide: Barbara Kidman Women’s Fellowship Scheme 2013

 

The University of Adelaide Barbara Kidman Women’s Fellowship Scheme is designed to support female academics to enhance and promote their career. The Fellowships are named after Dr Barbara Kidman who, at the time, defied society’s expectations of women in scientific roles.

The Scheme is open to female academic staff who are presently at Levels B, C and D. It offers opportunities to enhance, maintain or re-invigorate research momentum, and assist the Fellowship recipients in applying for, and assuming, enhanced roles in the near future.

Preference will be given to those staff whose research momentum has been affected by caring responsibilities, resulting in a break in their career or reduced working hours. Priority will be given to those staff who are currently at Levels B and C. The Fellowships may provide academic staff with relief from routine teaching and/or administrative duties, research support, or professional development.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be female academic staff already employed by the University of Adelaide at Levels B, C or D and hold a tenurable position, or be on a contract with a termination date after the end of the proposed fellowship;
• have been employed by the University of Adelaide for at least 12 months at the time of the application;
• have completed a PhD or equivalent qualification;
• be Australian citizens or permanent residents; and not have been promoted within the last 2 years.

Applicants are required to consult with their Head of School as part of the application process, as the latter will be asked to provide a letter indicating their willingness to host the Fellowship, and detail the arrangements to manage the impact on the teaching load of the applicant and other commitments during the Fellowship period.

Duration & Funding
The Fellowships are to be expended over a period of 6 to 12 months. Applicants will be asked to nominate the time period in their application. The Fellowship provides up to $30,000 per Fellow. There is no requirement for matching funds from the applicant’s School or Faculty.

Application & Submission
Applications are advised to read the Fellowship Guidelines prior to applying.
Please note that support for your application must be established by contacting your Head of School.

Please forward a hardcopy of your Application Form, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet and any supporting documents to the Research Branch by the 3 December 2012

Hardcopies of your application may be sent to:
Research Branch
Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street
Adelaide SA 5005

 

Further Information
For general advice about the Fellowships or the application process, please contact:
Mr Tim Scroop
The Office of the DVC (Research)
The University of Adelaide
Phone: 8313 4055 or email: tim.scroop@adelaide.edu.au

Health Sciences

 

The purpose of this award is to fund travel to attend any national or international meeting outside Australia which is of particular relevance to the field of study of the applicant. Preference will be given to those applicants who also indicate that they will visit an overseas institution as part of their attendance at the overseas meeting.

Funding & Duration
Two awards will be offered in each six (6) monthly cycle. One award will be for travel to a meeting within Asia, the other is open to all international meetings. Each award is valued at $2,500.

Eligibility
Applicants must be a current financial member of the Gastroenterological Society of Australia, defined as 'being a financial member of the society for at least one year prior to application for this fellowship'.

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

Hardcopies of applications to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

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

Senior Grants Officer: Cadence Haynes
Ph: 08 8313 4991

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.gesa.org.au/professional.asp?cid=2&id=139

 

The Epilepsy Society of Australia provides travel scholarships to assist health professionals in the early stages of their careers to present their research at an International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) related international epilepsy conference (e.g. the IEC, AOEC, EEC, AES Meeting).

Funding
Scholarships of up to $2,500, to be used for travel, accommodation, or registration.

Eligibility
The health professional must be in training, or within 5 years of completing training, and currently undertaking research related to epilepsy.

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

Hardcopies of applications to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

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

Senior Grants Officer: Cadence Haynes
Ph: 08 8313 4991

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.epilepsy-society.org.au/pages/awards_travel.php

Professions

 

The Geneva Association awards the prestigious Ernst Meyer Prize annually for university research work, usually in the form of a doctoral thesis, which makes a significant and original contribution to the study of risk and insurance economics.

Award
The prize is 5,000 Swiss Francs (approx AUD $5,145)

Eligibility
The thesis should have been accepted by the PhD Committee during the calendar year preceding the submission deadline.

 

For more information, please visit:
http://www.genevaassociation.org/Home/Prizes_and_Grants.aspx

Multidisciplinary

 

The Fraunhofer-Bessel Research Award is offered to those scientists and scholars who are internationally recognised for their achievements in the field of applied research, and who in future are expected to continue producing cutting-edge achievements; thus having a seminal influence on their discipline beyond their immediate field of work.

Award
The award amount is 45,000 EUR.

Eligibility
Nominations are accepted on behalf of researchers from all non-European countries, who completed their doctorates less than 18 years ago.
Please note that direct self-nominations are not accepted.

 

For more information, please visit:
http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/5174.html

Australian Research Council (ARC): Industrial Transformation Research Program

 

The Australian Research Council (ARC) Industrial Transformation Research Program (ITRP) offers a suite of funding schemes attractive to both university-based researchers and industries.

This dynamic Program will:

• fund research hubs and research training centres;
• support Higher Degree by Research students and postdoctoral researchers in gaining real-world practical skills and experience through placement in industry.

To achieve this, the Program will fund Industrial Transformation Research Hubs and Industrial Transformation Training Centres.

Industrial Transformation Research Hubs
The research hubs will encourage R&D projects that could help solve the big problems facing our industries today. In these hubs, managers, researchers and industry workers will work together to address everything from our need to reduce pollution in our manufacturing processes to our struggle to compete locally with a high Australian dollar.

Industrial Transformation Training Centres
The training centres will foster close partnerships between university-based researchers and the industry members who will use the research outcomes.

The Industrial Transformation Priorities are priority research areas identified by the ARC which will be updated from round to round. The Industrial Transformation Research Hubs for funding commencing in 2012 will seek applications addressing the Industrial Transformation Priorities of future food storage; food processing; manufacturing capabilities; product opportunities and other food related research.

Funding & Duration

• Research Hubs: a minimum of $500,000 per year to a maximum of $1 million per year. Projects may be applied for and awarded funding for a minimum of one to a maximum of five consecutive years.
  
  
• Training Centres: a minimum of $600,000 per year to a maximum of $1 million per year. Projects may be applied for and awarded funding for three consecutive years.

This is a category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2012 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR).

Submission
University Due Dates:

• Request not to Assess: 27 November 2012
  Completed Request not to Assess forms should be emailed to arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au
  
  
• Applications: 27 November 2012
  One complete hardcopy of applications is required for review.

The Research Branch also require that you submit a UA application coversheet. This is not required at the time of draft application submission, but must be provided to the Research Branch before final submission of your application to the ARC.

Please contact the Research Branch if you are considering applying for this scheme: arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au 

 

For further information and Funding Rules, please visit:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/
http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/itrp/itrp_default.htm

Health Sciences

 

The Innovation in Oral Care Awards are jointly sponsored by IADR and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), with funding provided exclusively by GSK. The IADR mission is to advance research and increase knowledge for the improvement of oral health worldwide.

The awards will be provided to recipients to advance oral care programs directed toward the development of innovative and novel compounds, biomaterials or devices that can be used ultimately at the public health level. Examples of areas of interest could include, but not be limited to:

• inhibition or removal of biofilms etc. adhering to natural or artificial surfaces
• modification of those surfaces to inhibit biofilms and other deposits, stains and odours
• adhesives for removable prosthetic devices
• inhibition of tooth surface loss and gingival recession, and amelioration of their effects, and
• counteracting the oral effects of dry mouth, systemic illness, hormonal disturbances or physiological ageing.

Funding & Duration
Competitive Award(s), of up to US $75,000 each, will be provided to recipients. Awards will be provided in the form of an unrestricted research grant which carries no obligation to the recipient’s organisation for licensure, patenting, or transfer confidential information.

Eligibility
The principal investigator listed in the application must be a current member of, or at the time of submission have made bona fide application to, IADR. To fulfil the quest for innovation, proposals should be collaboratively sponsored by at least one researcher whose principal expertise is in an area of biotechnology other than a dental science.

Submission
Please forward a copy of your application, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

 

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

Sciences

 

The GWRDC will consider applications for travel, study tours, or conference attendance that align with strategic RD&E priorities and which can demonstrate that benefits will accrue to industry and/or existing research. Applications should highlight both the professional development benefit to the applicant, and the mechanism for dissemination of knowledge to industry. Relationships between the proposed travel and current or potential RD&E should be clearly explained.

Funding
This is a small funding stream, with an approximate total annual budget of approximately $50,000 per year, supporting ten or eleven people.

Eligibility
There are no restrictions on who can apply although this scheme favours those who are currently making, or who are potentially able to make, a significant contribution to research. The travel must relate to the research interests of the applicant.

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

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8313 3716

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.gwrdc.com.au/site/page.cfm?u=53

 

The objectives of the Small Environmental Grants Scheme are to support Australian biodiversity projects that are concerned with one or more of the following:

• monitoring and recording data
• community education
• community capacity building (training)
• research and science

Funding
There is no official limit as grant amounts can change, dependent on Sponsor's income. At the present, small grants are generally offered at around $2,000-$10,000 with the average around $8,000. Strong projects may attract more than $10,000. Applicants are advised to refer to the Awarded Grants section of the Sponsor's website for a rough guide.

Eligibility
Academic applicants need to show how their research is directly linked to a community group doing conservation work. Research needs to be of benefit to those groups working on habitat or species conservation.

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

Hardcopies of applications may be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois or Paula Rosenbauer
Ph: 08 8313 3716/ 08 8313 3388

 

For more information and application instructions please visit:
http://nwf.org.au/grants/

H&SS

 

The Dan David Prize is a joint international enterprise, endowed by the Dan David Foundation and headquartered at Tel Aviv University. The Prize recognizes and encourages innovative and interdisciplinary research that cuts across traditional boundaries and paradigms.

The Dan David Prize covers three time dimensions - Past, Present and Future - that represent realms of human achievement:

• The Past refers to fields that expand knowledge of former times.
• The Present recognises achievements that shape and enrich society today.
• The Future focuses on breakthroughs that hold great promise for improvement of our world.

Three prizes of one million US dollars each are granted annually in the fields chosen for the three time dimensions. The prizes are granted to individuals or institutions with a proven track record of excellence in the sciences, arts, and humanities, and having made an outstanding contribution to humanity.

 

For more information about the nomination process, please visit:
http://www.dandavidprize.org/index.php/prize-nominations/prize-nominations.html

H&SS

 

Betty Trask left a bequest to the Society of Authors in 1983 to fund a prize for first novels written by authors under the age of 35 in a romantic or traditional, but not experimental, style.

Prize
The prize money, which totals £20,000, must be used for foreign travel. The prize is open to published and unpublished novels.

Eligibility
Authors must be under the age of 35, and have authored a work in the romantic or traditional style.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.societyofauthors.org/betty-trask

Multidisciplinary

 

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants about 20 Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Awards annually, funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research, to internationally renowned academics from abroad in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in research to date and their exceptional promise for the future.

Prize
The award amount totals EUR 45,000. In Germany, research awards are generally exempt from income tax under German tax law. In addition, further expenditures (such as travel or language courses) are covered in the context of the invitation to stay in Germany for research purposes.

For more details please refer to the General Regulations and Information for Award Winners.

Eligibility
Academics from abroad, regardless of their discipline or nationality, may be nominated for a Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award, provided that they have received their doctoral degree within the past 18 years. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation particularly encourages the nomination of qualified female academics.

Self-nomination is not possible. The nominee’s outstanding academic qualification must be internationally recognised and documented by corresponding successes in research, such as positively received academic publications or previous awards.

For more information, and details regarding nominations, please visit:
http://challenge.ecomagination.com/anz

Multidisciplinary

 

In collaboration with five venture capital partners, General Electric (GE) has pledged up to $10 million to find, fund , and bring to market breakthrough ideas for reducing our carbon footprint from Australia & New Zealand.

Prize
GE will support winning Ecomagination Challenge entrants through:

• Investment - capital of up to $10 million from GE to be invested into promising start-ups and ideas
  
  
• Validation: evaluation of entrant’s business strategy through in-depth discussions with GE‘s technical and commercial teams
  
  
• Distribution: exploration of partnership opportunities with GE to scale a business and create global reach
  
  
• Development: leveraging GE‘s technical infrastructure and GE Global Research Centres to accelerate technology and product development
  
  
• Growth: exploring opportunities to use existing GE customer relationships for a go-to-market strategy

 

GE will announce the five winners of the Innovation Awards in early 2013.

 

For more information, and details regarding nominations, please visit:
http://challenge.ecomagination.com/anz

Multidisciplinary

 

The Volvo Environment Prize is awarded for outstanding innovations or scientific discoveries which in broad terms fall within the environmental field.

Eligibility
The Volvo Environment Prize Foundation invites universities, research institutes, scientists and engineers as well as other individual and organisations to submit nominations for the Volvo Environment Prize. Priority is given however, to an individual or to a group of named individuals, rather than to institutions.

Prize
The Volvo Environment Prize consists of a diploma, a glass sculpture and a cash award for SEK 1.5 million (approximately AUD $204,000)

For more information about the nomination process, please visit:
http://www.environment-prize.com/content/view/47/55/

 

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

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

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

 

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

The maximum amount available for all grants in any one year will be determined by the FNSSA Council before applications are called. For 2013 the suggested maximum award will probably not exceed $3000.

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

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

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

Research Grants Officer: Chelsea DuBois
Ph: 08 8303 3716

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

 

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

 

The University of Adelaide Barbara Kidman Women’s Fellowship Scheme is designed to support female academics to enhance and promote their career. The Fellowships are named after Dr Barbara Kidman who, at the time, defied society’s expectations of women in scientific roles.

The Scheme is open to female academic staff who are presently at Levels B, C and D. It offers opportunities to enhance, maintain or re-invigorate research momentum, and assist the Fellowship recipients in applying for, and assuming, enhanced roles in the near future.

Preference will be given to those staff whose research momentum has been affected by caring responsibilities, resulting in a break in their career or reduced working hours. Priority will be given to those staff who are currently at Levels B and C. The Fellowships may provide academic staff with relief from routine teaching and/or administrative duties, research support, or professional development.

Eligibility
Applicants must:

• be female academic staff already employed by the University of Adelaide at Levels B, C or D and hold a tenurable position, or be on a contract with a termination date after the end of the proposed fellowship;
• have been employed by the University of Adelaide for at least 12 months at the time of the application;
• have completed a PhD or equivalent qualification;
• be Australian citizens or permanent residents; and not have been promoted within the last 2 years.

Applicants are required to consult with their Head of School as part of the application process, as the latter will be asked to provide a letter indicating their willingness to host the Fellowship, and detail the arrangements to manage the impact on the teaching load of the applicant and other commitments during the Fellowship period.

Duration & Funding
The Fellowships are to be expended over a period of 6 to 12 months. Applicants will be asked to nominate the time period in their application. The Fellowship provides up to $30,000 per Fellow. There is no requirement for matching funds from the applicant’s School or Faculty.

Application & Submission
Applications are advised to read the Fellowship Guidelines prior to applying.
Please note that support for your application must be established by contacting your Head of School.

Please forward a hardcopy of your Application Form, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet and any supporting documents to the Research Branch by the 3 December 2012

Hardcopies of your application may be sent to:
Research Branch
Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street
Adelaide SA 5005

 

Further Information
For general advice about the Fellowships or the application process, please contact:
Mr Tim Scroop
The Office of the DVC (Research)
The University of Adelaide
Phone: 8313 4055 or email: tim.scroop@adelaide.edu.au

 

The Postdoctoral Fellowship Award supports exceptionally talented recent doctoral or medical graduates in their pursuit of innovative, high-impact breast cancer research during their postdoctoral training and allows them to obtain the necessary experience for an independent career at the forefront of breast cancer research. These individuals should be exceptionally talented scientists who have demonstrated that they are the “best and brightest” of their peers. Applicants for this award must exhibit a strong desire to pursue a career in breast cancer research.

Under this award mechanism, the postdoctoral fellow is considered the Principal Investigator (PI) and, as such, should write the projective narrative, training plan, and other application components with appropriate direction from the mentor.

Funding & Duration
A maximum funding of US $300,000 for direct costs (US $100,000 per year, plus indirect costs). The period of performance not to exceed 3 years.

Eligibility
Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Institutions) are eligible to apply. Principal Investigator must be Doctoral graduates (Ph.D. or M.D.). Clinical investigators are also eligible to apply. The candidate must have no more than 2 years experience in the proposed research setting and no more than 4 years of postdoctoral research experience as of the application due date.

The mentor or formal co-mentor must have breast cancer research experience, including current funding and publications.

 

Submission
Please note that Letters of Intent (LOI's) are to be submitted directly to the Sponsor by the 4 Dec 2012.
Please forward a copy of your LOI to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

Hardcopies may be sent to be sent to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

Grants Officer
Dr Don McMaster
Ph: 08 8313 3347
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/pa/12bcrppostdoc2_pa.pdf

Multidisciplinary

 

Watershed is a cross-artform venue and producer, based in Bristol, UK, dedicated to sharing, developing, and showcasing exemplary cultural ideas and talent.

Playable City Award 2013
The Playable City Award is currently seeking artworks that surprise, challenge and engage people in exploring the 'playable city'.

"A Playable City is an open city. It is a city that enables its residents and visitors to reconfigure and rewrite its services, places and stories. It is a place where there is permission to be playful in public."

The commissioned work will be able to cross cultural contexts and be toured. It will use technology in an integrated and interesting way. It will inject a sense of wonder and meaning into public space.

Award
The successful artist(s) will be awarded £30,000, to include the artist’s fee and expenses. In addition there will be a budget available for accommodation, travel and production subject to agreement of the project details with the selected award winner.

For more information, please refer to the Playable City Award Overview (PDF), or visit:
http://www.watershed.co.uk/playablecity

Health Sciences

 

Perpetual's 2013 funding round is now open. Past funding has been provided for a wide range of projects at different developmental stages. Early career researchers are encouraged to apply.

Funding & Duration
Gifts generally range between $10,000 and $100,000. In 2012, the average gift was approximately $60,000. The maximum amount an organisation can request is $200,000. Funding is generally provided for a one-year period.

Eligibility
Universities, hospitals, and medical research institutions may submit one application per department, up to a maximum of four applications per organisation. International organisations may submit three applications in total provided each application relates to a different activity.

Please refer to the Funding Round Guidelines (PDF) for more information

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

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

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

 

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

Professions

 

The aim of this programme is to encourage the development of high-quality research on issues of importance and relevance to the Private Equity and Venture Capital industry in Australia, and to increase knowledge and understanding of the industry through the publication of pertinent articles in the scholarly press.

Submissions are invited from academia and industry participants for these prizes.

The prizes are:

• AVCAL Private Equity Research Prize: A$2,500 will be awarded for the best paper on private equity
• AVCAL Venture Capital Research Prize: A$2,500 will be awarded for the best paper on venture capital

Eligibility
Academia (e.g. university/research staff in Australia and overseas, MBA and postgraduate students) and financial industry practitioners. Submissions are invited from any relevant discipline, e.g. accounting, law, finance, management and tax.

For more information, please visit:
http://www.avcal.com.au/stats-research/research-prizes/avcal-research-prizes-2012-13

Sciences

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.esa.org/aboutesa/other.awards.php#

Health Sciences

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

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

Funding
The Foundation looks to fund initiatives from $100,000 to $500,000 for up to three (3) years with potential outcomes of national significance and takes a partnership approach to all grants.

This is a Category 1 funding scheme, listed on the 2012 Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR)

Eligibility
To apply for Foundation funding, organisations must be one of the following:

• University or Research Institute - including universities and independent organisations that have the requisite capabilities and responsibility to undertake research programs. Individual researchers may apply.
  
  
• Other organisations - including charitable and not-for-profit organisations, community groups, incorporated associations (community or industry), co-operatives and companies limited by guarantee.

Funding is usually only open to Australian organisations, however applications from overseas organisations will be considered.

 

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

Hardcopies of applications to be addressed to:
Research Branch - Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide SA 5005

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

Senior Grants Officer: Cadence Haynes
Ph: 08 8313 4991

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

Multidisciplinary

The D. Kim Foundation provides fellowships and grants to support graduate students and young scholars who are working in the history of science and technology in East Asia from the beginning of the 20th century

Funding & Duration
One fellowship of up to US $55,000 will be awarded annually. The fellowship term is September 1 through August 31, but can be adjusted with permission from the Foundation.

Eligibility
Fellowships will be awarded to a distinguished young scholar who has received his/her doctoral degree within the previous 5 years. Applicants should include an invitation letter from their host institution; the host institution cannot be changed without permission from the Foundation.

Submission
Please forward a copy of your application, accompanied by a signed and completed hardcopy of the University's Grant Application Coversheet to Dr Don McMaster, by emailing don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au.

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

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

 

For further information and application instructions please visit:
http://www.dkimfoundation.org/fellowships.html

Multidisciplinary

 

This prize is awarded to a social scientist who has advanced the scientific knowledge in the social sciences, by crossing the disciplinary boundaries or by recombining different specialties, in his/her research and writings. It can also be offered to a team of scholars enjoying a high reputation in academic circles.

Prize
The amount of the prize is US $5,000, awarded at the next ISSC World Social Science Forum in October 2013, in Montréal (Canada). The laureate will be invited to give a lecture at the event.

Nominations
Nominations for the prize can be made by ISSC members, or other professional associations in various disciplines, as well as by universities and academic institutions.

 

For more information, please visit:
http://www.worldsocialscience.org/?p=3045

H&SS

 

The Glenn Gould Prize is awarded to an individual for a unique lifetime contribution that has enriched the human condition through the arts. The Glenn Gould Prize honours a leading figure in the Arts fields, as related to the theme of music and communication, for a lifetime of extraordinary creative achievement and innovation.

Disciplines include but are not limited to:

• Musical creations or performance
• Theatre
• Writing
• Technology
• Film
• Video
• Television
• Radio and Recording
• Architecture and Design

The Prize
The Prize winner receives CND $50,000 and The Glenn Gould Prize statue.

 

Eligibility
Living candidates of any nationality are eligible.

For more information, please visit:
http://glenngould.ca/tenth-prize-2013/