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Research Branch Newsletter - 19 April 2007

New

National Heart Foundation Funding Opportunities

Research Fellowships
Fellowships of the following durations will be awarded:

Postdoctoral Fellowships of up to 2 years
Overseas Fellowships of up to 3 years (with 2 years overseas)
Career Development Fellowships of up to 5 years

The National Heart Foundation's closing date for applications is 5:00pm, Friday 18 May 2007 (Internal closing date is 1 week prior to this date). For further information please email Research Branch staff at raohealth@adelaide.edu.au.

Travel Grants
Travel grants offer financial support to junior researchers who are presenting their work at an overseas conference.

Applications for travel in July, August and September 2007 are due to the National Heart Foundation by 1 June 2007. For further information please contact Research Branch using the following email address: raohealth@adelaide.edu.au.

Current Biomedical/Life Sciences Funding Opportunities
For further information on any of these schemes please contact the research branch staff at raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

Sponsor & Scheme	Internal Closing Date	Sponsor Closing Date	Type of Funding
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation - Research Grants	16 April 2007	23 April 2007	Grant
Brain Foundation SA Elizabeth Penfold Simpson Prize	20 April 2007	27 April 2007	Grant
Sylvia and Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation Senior Medical Research Fellowships	24 April 2007	1 May 2007	Fellowship
Sylvia and Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation Clinical Investigatorship	24 April 2007	1 May 2007	Grant
Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation Grant	26 April 2007	3 May 2007	Grant
Heart Foundation - Fellowships	11 May 2007	18 May 2007	Fellowship
Heart Foundation - Travel Grants	25 May 2007	1 June 2007	Travel
Diabetes Australia Research Grants	25 May 2007	1 June 2007	Grant
Alzheimer's Australia Research Dementia Grants Program	28 May 2007	4 June 2007	Grant & Travel
NHMRC Palliative Care Program	5 June 2007	12 June 2007	Grant
Retina Australia Grants	22 June 2007	29 June 2007	Grant
NHMRC Post-Doctoral Fellowships	29 June 2007	6 July 2007	Fellowship
Bonnie Babes Foundation - Research Funding	25 October 2007	1 November 2007	Grant

The South Australian Science Excellence Awards

The South Australian Science Excellence Awards were officially launched last Wednesday by the Minister for Science and Information Economy at the University of Adelaide’s Research Centre for Reproductive Health.

Monetary awards will be presented in the following five categories:

South Australian Scientist of the Year
Excellence in Research for Commercial Outcomes
Excellence in Research for Public Good Outcomes
Science Education and Communication Excellence
Science Leadership and Management Excellence

For further information on the Awards and to download the Nomination Guide and relevant Forms please visit http://www.scienceawards.sa.gov.au

Completed nomination forms should be forwarded to Research Branch by Monday, 14 May 2007 for University endorsement and submission. For further queries/information please contact Louise Moore on 08 8303 3388 or louise.moore@adelaide.edu.au

DEST Collection of 2006 Publications

If you have any outstanding items to be included in the 2006 DEST collection, could you please ensure that they are forwarded to Research Branch as soon as possible.

National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (effective from 17 April 2007)

New ethical guidelines applicable to all human research came into effect on 17 April 2007. The National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research (National Statement) was jointly developed by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC), the Australian Research Council (ARC) and the Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee (AVCC).

Please note the statement replaces the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Research Involving Humans (1999).

The National Statement sets out national standards for the ethical design, review and conduct of human research and is intended for use by:

any researcher conducting research with human participants;
any member of an ethical review body reviewing the research;
those involved in research governance; and
potential research participants

It is necessary for all University of Adelaide personnel involved in human research to comply with the new National Statement. The National Statement can be found at: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/e72syn.htm

2007 DaimlerChrysler Australian Environmental Research Award

$30,000 Annual Prize for outstanding Australian Environmental Research

The DaimlerChrysler Australian Environmental Research Award is open to any Australian research group within Universities, government or private sector laboratories, for work which has commenced within the last 5 years within Australia and which already has significant measurable or completed outcomes and should cover:

Fundamental research related to understanding of any process, systems or mechanisms of significant anthropogenic damage to the environment (Physics, Chemistry, Ecology); or
Applied research related to production processes, infrastructure, products, or information systems.

For further information on the Award and entry details please go to: http://www.banksiafdn.com or contact Maggie Malone on 03 9684 4667.

Completed entry forms should be forwarded to Louise Moore in the Research Branch by Tuesday, 2 May 2007 for University endorsement and submission.

International Centre of Excellence in Asia-Pacific Studies - Grant Opportunities

The Australian National University (ANU) is pleased to announce grant opportunities available to support collaboration in Asia-Pacific Studies which are to be awarded by the International Centre of Excellence in Asia-Pacific Studies (ANU). The Centre invites applications from recognised centres of Asia-Pacific Studies in Australian Universities for funding under three separate programs in the current biannual funding round: Cross-Sectoral Linkage Program; Institutional Linkage Program and Regional Collaboration Program.

The deadline for the fifth round submission of applications for funding is 30 April 2007 (apply direct, plus one hard copy for Research Branch). Relevant guidelines and application forms are available on http://iceaps.anu.edu.au/guidelines.html. For further information contact Susanna Pietrzak from ANU (susanna.pietrzak@anu.edu.au)

DEST Endeavour Awards for Australians, for funding in 2008

The Endeavour Programme offers support for leading researchers, executives and students from Australia to undertake short or long term study, research and professional development in a broad range of disciplines, in countries abroad. For the full range of opportunites available and information on how to apply, please
visit the DEST website: http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/awards_by_country/for_australians/default.htm
Application forms are currently available and must be submitted online by 31 July 2007.

Please forward a copy of your application with a completed Application Coversheet to Chelsea DuBois at Research Branch. For further information or advice on
your application please contact Chelsea on 8303 3716 or chelsea.dubois@adelaide.edu.au.

The Fulbright Program and United States educational scholarship opportunities information session.

Date: Friday May 4 2007

Time: 12.15-1.15pm

Location: Lower Ground Rm 29, Napier Building at the University of Adelaide.

Speaker: Lyndell Wilson, Program Manager Australian-American Fulbright Commission

The Fulbright Scholarship Program is one of the largest and most prestigious educational scholarship programs in the world. Established by the United States government in 1946, it now exists between the U.S. and 150 countries. The Australian-American Fulbright Commission is supported by the Australian and U.S. governments and a variety of corporate sponsors.

Between 20-25 Fulbright Scholarships(A25,000-A$40,000) are annually granted to Australian Postgraduates, Senior Scholars, Postdoctoral and Professional Scholars and a similar number of Postgraduate and Senior Scholarships for Americans to study in Australia.

This presentation is for Australian citizens who are current honours and postgraduate students and academic staff, who are interested in study or research in the United States. For further information see www.fulbright.com.au

If you are interested in attending this information session, could you please advise Anne Witt, email anne.witt@adelaide.edu.au by Friday 27 April 2007.

NIH visit confirmed: Seminar on NIH funding and review processes

Dr Antonio Scarpa, the Director of the Centre for Scientific Review (CSR) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the USA will be visiting Adelaide in mid May 2007 to discuss the review process for NIH applications. Dr Scarpa leads the CSR’s efforts to better manage the receipt and referral of NIH grant applications and coordinate their review in CSR peer review groups. He has served as a permanent member of NIH peer review committees between 1983 and 2004 as well as a member of peer review committees for the American Heart Association.

The CSR organises the peer review groups that evaluate the majority of grant applications submitted to the NIH. This is your opportunity to find out more about NIH funding opportunities and how to target your research proposal to fit the NIH criteria.

All welcome to attend the public seminar being held:

Monday 14 May 2007
1.00pm to 2.30 pm

Council Room,
Level 7, Wills Building,
The University of Adelaide

RSVP: All WELCOME but numbers limited, RSVP essential: contact Dr Don McMaster by COB 10 May 2007 don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au or 830 33347.

The Sir Mark Oliphant Conferences - International Frontiers of Science and Technology

The Sir Mark Oliphant Conferences - International Frontiers of Science and Technology provide financial support to stage strategically significant international conferences in Australia on high priority, cutting edge, multi-disciplinary themes. A Sir Mark Oliphant Conference must be a stand-alone event and not be part of an existing series.

The Conference series is supported by the Australian Government under the International Science Linkages Programme, and managed on behalf of the Department of Education, Science and Training by the Australian Academy of Science and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering.

The Academies are seeking expressions of interest for conferences to be held between 1 January and 31 December 2008. Each conference can be supported to an amount of up to $90,000. Guidelines, information and expression of interest form can be found at: http://www.oliphant.org.au/.

Please submit your application with a completed Application Coversheet to Chelsea DuBois at Research Branch by 11 May 2007. For further information or advice on your application please contact Chelsea on 8303 3716 or chelsea.dubois@adelaide.edu.au.

National Research Council of Canada - Survey on International Scientific Collaborations Involving Canada

The National Research Council of Canada - Industrial Research Assistance Program is conducting a survey on international scientific collaborations involving Canada. The focus of the survey is on international scientific collaborations (ISCs) involving a Canadian or foreign government laboratory (as lead or collaborator) working on a specific research project (as opposed to informal exchange). If you collaborate with Canadian researchers or have any other interest in the survey, you may wish to visit: http://www.zoomerang.com/survey.zgi?p=WEB2266LGWP6D3

It is estimated to take about 15 minutes to fill in the online survey. As the research aims at getting Canadian as well as foreign perspectives, you may wish to forward
this email to your Canadian collaborators also.

If you would like further information, or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Diane Isabelle, Manager, International Programs, National Research Council of Canada, directly via diane.isabelle@nrc.gc.ca

Funding Opportunites

The Funding Opportunities page on the Research Branch website provides access to all ARC and NHMRC opportunities as well as the rural and natural resources R&D corporations. In addition, you can also access the myriad of other funding opportunities available in the Current List of Funding Opportunities and the Comprehensive List of Funding Opportunities. Also, you might like to look further at the funding opportunity databases listed such as SPIN.

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The Research Branch has established a mailing list for researchers interested in research news. The list circulates information on the major schemes and other funding opportunities, information sessions, prizes, general information relevant to researchers and the regular Research Branch newsletter.

To subscribe to the list, go to http://list.adelaide.edu.au/mailman/listinfo/allresearchers-v.researchbranch
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NHMRC Progress Reports

This is to advise you that a revised NHMRC progress report form is now available at :

http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/funded/manage/policy/progreport.htm

This form is to be used for the following grant types:

Project Grants
Development Grants
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Special Program Grants
Program Grants
Program in Medical Genomics Grants
Strategic Awards

In accordance with the NHMRC Deed of Agreement, progress reports must be submitted to the NHMRC by 31 March following each calendar year in which there were payments or carry forward of funds, except in the final year when the Final Report form must be used.

Where possible please ensure that the revised progress report form is used. However as many researchers may have already commenced a progress report using the previous version of the form, the NHMRC will continue to accept this format for an interim period.

Please forward the electronic version of the progress report to raohealth@adelaide.edu.au and send one signed hard copy to Chelsea Mudge at the Research Branch (Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, 5005).
Please note the report must be signed by both the first named Chief Investigator and the appropriate Head of School.

Many thanks to those who have already submitted their reports to the Research Branch.

For further information regarding NHMRC reporting please do not hesitate to contact Chelsea Mudge on 8 303 6329 or chelsea.mudge@adelaide.edu.au.

Applying for NHMRC Funding for 2008

Applicants, who wish to apply for NHMRC Funding for 2008 will need to obtain an Application ID number. To obtain an Application ID, please send an email to the Research Branch, raohealth@adelaide.edu.au, with the details below:
Name of Chief Investigator A
Department and School that the grant or fellowship will be taken up in
Name of NHMRC scheme
Current email address

For further information on individual schemes please visit the National Health and Medical Research Council website http://www.nhmrc.gov.au or contact the Research Branch, raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

ARC Linkage Infrastructure Equipment & Facilities (LIEF)

Funding Rules and information for the 2007 Round of LIEF (Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment & Facilities) Submissions for funding in 2008 are now available at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/LinkInfra.html. Please ensure you note the following: the University timetable for significant dates in the application process at
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/docs/ARC_LIEF_timeframe_2007.rtf and changes from the previous Funding Rules, as detailed in section 2 (pp 14-16) of the new Funding Rules. A reminder email will be sent regarding Expressions of Interest and when ARC Instructions to Applicants becomes available.

Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation Grants

Eligible applications must be related to the fields of Medicine, Education, Dentistry, Nursing, Social Sciences, Environment, Mental Health and Allied Health Professions. Funds will be allocated solely to applicants for research undertaken in South Australia or the Northern Territory. Further information can be obtained from the website http://www.crf.org.au

All applications for Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation Grants are due in Research Branch by Thursday 26 April 2007.

National Institutes of Health (NIH) visit in May

Dr Antonio Scarpa, Director of the Centre for Scientific Review, which is the portal for NIH grant applications and their review, will be visiting the University on the 14 and 15 May 2007.

Dr Scarpa will present an information session on grant opportunities and the NIH process as well as visiting relevant areas of the University.

His visit will provide an excellent opportunity for researchers and administrators to find out about grant opportunities with the NIH as well as an insight into NIH processes.

The visit is being coordinated by Dr Don McMaster at the Research Branch and further information about the visit will be distributed closer to the date. Be sure to put this date in your calendar.

Australian Institute Nuclear Science & Engineering, Postdoctoral Research Fellowships - Now Open

Applications for Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are currently open. Fellowships are offered at academic level B for outstanding and enthusiastic scientists to undertake research in areas of science and technology, using the OPAL reactor. Two research directions have been highlighted by AINSE this year, in calling for applications for Research Fellowships. For further information, guidelines and the application form please see the following:
http://www.ansto.gov.au/ainse/postdoc/postdocfellows.html

Please submit one original + 5 copies with an application coversheet, and an electronic copy to Chelsea DuBois at Research Branch by 24 May 2007. Chelsea can be contacted on 8303 3716 or chelsea.dubois@adelaide.edu.au

2007 Dementia Grants Program

Alzheimer's Australia Research (AAR) would like to announce the 2007 Dementia Grants Program. This year, AAR is happy to be able to offer a larger range of grants than in previous years. In 2007, AAR will be offering the following grants and scholarships:
New Researcher Grants:

* 5 AAR Dementia Research Grants of $20,000
* Janssen Cilag Research Grant of $20,000
* 2 Hazel Hawke Research Grant in Dementia Care of $20,000

Travel Grants:

* Rosemary Foundation Travel Project Grant of $10,000
* Rosemary Foundation Travel Stipend Grant of $5,000
* AAR Travel Stipend Grant of $5,000

Postgraduate Scholarships:

* Hunter Postgraduate Research Scholarship into the Causes of Alzheimer's Disease ($23,000 per year for 3 years)
* 2 AAR Postgraduate Research Scholarships in Social Research and Dementia ($23,000 per year for 3 years)

Applications for Research and Travel Grants will close 4 June 2007 (Apply direct plus one additional signed hard copy for Research Branch records). Postgraduate Scholarships Grants will be open for application in September 2007. Application forms and further information can be found at http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?topicid=250 ; or email: aar@alzheimers.org.au

ARC Linkage International - Funding Commencing in 2008 - ELIGIBILITY EXEMPTIONS

The ARC provides funding under Linkage International for the movement of researchers between eligible Australia based research organisations and centres of research excellence overseas, and to foster collaboration and networking between Australia-based and overseas researchers.

The 'Linkage International Funding Rules for funding commencing in 2008' are now available from the Research Branch website http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/LinkInt.html

ELIGIBILITY EXEMPTIONS - Eligibility Ruling Requests are due in Research Branch by 2 March 2007. The Funding Rules describe a number of situations where it is possible to submit an Eligibility Exemption Request or an Eligibility Ruling Request for the purposes of obtaining an exemption or ruling from the ARC regarding the eligibility of a proposed Proposal. All such requests must be submitted on the ARC Eligibility Exemption/Ruling Request Form and sent to Research Branch by 2 March 2007. The form is available at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/LinkInt.html

Linkage International proposals submitted in 2007 (for funding commencing in 2008) include one round only of Awards, ARC International Fellowships and two Internationally Coordinated Initiatives.

The internal closing dates are:
Linkage International Awards - Thurs 5 April 2007
ARC International Fellowships - Thurs 5 April 2007
Social Sciences Collaboration ICI - Friday May 18 2007
Materials World Networks ICI - Friday 16 November 2007

Changes to the Linkage International Funding Rules from the previous year (proposals submitted in 2006) are summarised at Section 2 of the rules.

Research Branch will provide further notification via the All Researchers email list advising when Application Forms and other relevant documentation become available.

Linkage Projects - For Funding Commencing in 2008

Linkage-Projects aims to foster alliances between higher education institutions and external organisations. A specific objective of this programme is to provide opportunities for Postdoctoral and Postgraduate researchers to pursue high quality research collaboration with external organisations.

The 'Linkage Projects Funding Rules for funding commencing in 2008' are now available from the Research branch website
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/LinkProj.html. Linkage Projects proposals submitted in 2007 (for funding commencing in 2008) are due for submission at the following internal closing dates:

Round 1 - Friday 13 April 2007; and
Round 2 - Friday 2 November 2007

The main changes to the Linkage Projects Funding Rules from the previous year (proposals submitted in 2006) are summarised at Section 2 of the rules. We will provide further notification advising when Application Forms and other relevant documentation become available.

Prizes

Brain Foundation (SA) - Elizabeth Penforld Simpson Prize

The Brain Foundation (SA) is offering a prize of $20,000 for the best original research work in any of the basic or clinical neurosciences (neuroanatomy,
neurophysiology, neurochemistry, neuropathology, neurology, neruosurgery, neuropsychology, etc.) carried out wholly or chiefly in South Australia during the period
1 January 2005 - 31 December 2006.

Conditions:
1. The donor of the prize wishes to encourage younger research workers so that candidates for the award should have been no older than 40 years at the
time of completion of thesubmitted work, however, under exceptional circumstances (eg. late entry into a research career), an older person will be
considered.

2. The application should give the candidate's full name, date of birth, address for correspondence and professional qualifications.

3. Candidates for the award should be nominated by a senior neuroscientist or clinician, who should state to what extent the work represents the original
work of the candidate. The nominator should also give reasons for considering the research work to be meritorious. Alternatively, a candidate may
nominate him/herslef, in which case the candidate should submit evidence from an independent colleague for the place and originality of work.

4. Nominations should be accompanied by three copies of published, in press or submitted research reports.

5. Applications close on Friday 27 April 2007, and should be addressed to: Executive Officer, Brain Foundation (SA), PO Box 125, Unley Business Centre SA 5061.

2007 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes Now Open

Presented annually by the Australian Museum, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes reward excellence in the fields of scientific research & innovation, science leadership, school science and science journalism & communication. Nomination and entries for the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes are due in Research Branch by 27 April 2007. Further information is available at http://www.australianmuseum.net.au/eureka/prizes/

2007 Prime Minister's Prize for Science: Nominations and Renominations Now Open

Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) are seeking nominations to the 2007 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science, Australia's most prestigious
science and science teaching awards. The Prizes are awarded to those who have made outstanding contributions to science and science teaching and who are
currently active in research or teaching. Nominations close at 5.00pm AEST, Friday 27 April 2007. Information on Nomination Guidelines and the online nomination process are available on the Science Prizes website at: www.dest.gov.au/scienceprize

Pursuant to the 2007 Nominations Guidelines, nominees who were previously nominated for one of the Science Prizes are eligible for reconsideration in 2007 by the
Committee, subject to Eligibility Criteria being met and to the agreement of nominators and nominees. To encourage and facilitate your renomination, DEST have a function in their Online Nomination System that allows information previously submitted (including materials uploaded) to be migrated to create a new nomination for 2007. All nomination details and documents submitted will be repopulated to create a new 2007 nomination. You will be able to review, update and provide further evidence of relevant achievements of the person being re-nominated.

As all nominations are to be sent to DEST via their on-line system, can you please inform the Research Branch (simon.brennan@adelaide.edu.au) if you are
intending on nominating a candidate. Closing date is Friday 27 April 2007 at 5.00pm AEST. If you require further clarification or assistance, please contact DEST (ph: 02 6240 5066); http://www.dest.gov.au/scienceprize

Rolex Awards for Enterprise

For 30 years, the Rolex Awards for Enterprise have provided financial support for exceptional individuals with groundbreaking projects that:
-expand our knowledge of the world;
-improve quality of life on the planet or
-enhance the human condition.

The awards are presented in every two years in five areas: Science and Medicine, Technology and Innovation, Exploration and Discovery, The Environment and Cultural Heritage. However a project may be submitted in almost any field of endeavour. Projects must be innovative, feasible and demonstrate a spirit of enterprise. The deadline for projects from Australia is 31 May 2007. Further information is available at http://www.rolexawards.com/news-update/home.html (apply direct).

2007 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards - Now open for Nomination

The Tall Poppy Campagin is seeking nominations for the prestigious Young Tall Poppy Science Awards to be announced on Thursday 16 August 2007.

Guest Speaker: Professor Ian Frazer - Clinical Immunologist - University of Queensland.

Australian of the Year 2006
Merck Sharp & Dome Florey Medal winner 2007

To download the nomination form, go to www.tallpoppies.net.au/awards/2007. All nominations are due in Research Branch by Friday, 8th June 2007. For more information contact Pamela McLeod, State Manager, Tall Poppy Campaign (mcleod.pamela@saugov.sa.gov.au)

2007 Frederick Watson Fellowship - $15,000

Have you already made your mark as a scholar? Are you interested in furthering your already substantial scholarly career using the collections at the National Archives of Australia? If so, you should consider applying for the Frederick Watson Fellowship. The fellowship provides a range of benefits for researchers that extend well beyond financial support. Applicants may be authors, academics, senior public servants, former politicians or scholars and should have either a postgraduate degree or a demonstrated record of published work. Closing date is Friday, 29 June 2007 (apply direct). Prospective applicants should contact Derina McLaughlin at grants@naa.gov.au before lodging their application to discuss the scope of their research project, their intended use of the Archives' collection and their intended audience. Further information is available at http://www.naa.gov.au

2007 Margaret George Award - $10,000

Are you beginning a brilliant career? The Margaret George Award is for those who are establishing a Professorile in their chosen field of research and are interested in conducting further research at the National Archives. Applicants should have a demonstrable record of achievement and the potential to excel further. They could be emergent historians, independent researchers or journalists with a talent for research. Historical research into the collection is not limited to paper documents. It can include photos, posters, maps, architectural drawings, films, plays, musical scores and sound recordings.Closing date is Friday, 29 June 2007 (apply direct). Prospective applicants should contact Derina McLaughlin at grants@naa.gov.au before lodging their application to discuss the scope of their research project, their intended use of the Archives' collection and their intended audience. Further information is available at http://www.naa.gov.au