"The Australian Defence Department has announced the guidelines for the 'Defence Future Concept Technology Centre" with funding of $30M over the next 5 years. For detailed information please refer to:

http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/collaboration/5189/http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/collaboration/5189/

The university contact for this program is: Paul Arthur paul.arthur@adelaide.edu.au Ext 38310

Post-Doctoral Fellowship

Please refer to the (advertisement) for a Post-Doctoral Fellowship being offered through the Women’s and Children’s Hospital in South Australia.

FEAST Seminar

Are you interested in learning more about FEAST?

Professor Jean-François Minster
http://ec.europa.eu/research/eurab/cvminster.html, Scientific Director of FEAST will be in Adelaide in September to conduct a seminar. While the program details for the seminar are yet to be finalised, you are now invited to register your interest. The seminar will be held on:

Date: Tuesday, September the 18th 2007
Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
Location: Bradley Forum, Hawke Building, North Terrace.

If you wish to attend, please RSVP me at kate.jarrett@adelaide.edu.au by no later than 10 September 2007. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

New NHMRC subscription service

The 'old' NHMRC Tracker mail-out service will be phased out effective 31 August 2007. The NHMRC new fortnightly bulletin will keep you up-to-date with the National Health and Medical Research Council's major activities and announcements. To subscribe to this new service go to http://nhmrc.gov.au/site/subscribe.htm and click on the “New Subscriptions” box (as you are a new subscriber to the 'new' online subscription service).

http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/news/tracker/index.htm

Australian Cotton Industry Research, Development & Extension

The Cotton Research and Development Corporation invests in a wide range of research, development and extension projects aimed at enhancing the environmental, economic and social performance of the Australian cotton industry. 2007/08 We currently have a total research & development (R&D) budget of approximately $8.23 million and more than 100 projects under management. The Corporation’s six strategic R&D programs include:

Program 1 – People & Knowledge
Program 2 – Integrated Natural Resource Management
Program 3 – Crop Protection
Program 4 – Farming Systems
Program 5 – Breeding & Biotechnology
Program 6 – Value Chain

Applicants are strongly advised to seek CRDC and industry input before compiling and submitting a project proposal for funding by CRDC. Applications close September 1, 2007. For further details visit the website http://www.crdc.com.au.

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Research Grant Program

The mission of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia is to reduce the impact of prostate cancer on the Australian community via funding world class research, providing support to survivors and their families and raising community awareness.

As part of its commitment to research, the PCFA is launching a major new grant scheme to support Australian researchers. The grants available include:

Young Investigator Grants of up to $100,000 pa for up to four years to support scientists (regardless of their degree) who have demonstrated research ability and who are now ready to become independent investigators.
Concept Grants of up to $150,000 pa for up to two years to support senior investigators not currently studying prostate cancer but who can bring innovative research proposals or new technology to the field.
Project Grants of up to $100,000 pa for up to three years to encourage rigorous proposals for research that will provide direct, tangible benefits to patients with prostate cancer in a relatively short time frame.
Equipment Grants of up to $100,000 to be allocated to investigators currently working in the prostate cancer field. Preference will be given to proposals attracting matching funding.

The PCFA’s priority areas for research are: identification of new markers for the presence of prostate cancer or markers which can determine cancer biology; new therapeutics for locally-invasive or metastatic prostate cancer and proposals which directly address the needs of patients with prostate cancer. Other areas of research will also be considered. For further details visit the website http://www.prostate.org.au/grants.htm

Criminology Research Grants

http://www.aic.gov.au/crc/applications/

Grants are to support research on the causes, correction and prevention of criminal behaviour, and related matters. Criteria used to assess the policy relevance of submissions for funding include their:

contribution to knowledge of crime trends which could be used for planning and resource allocation by government agencies;
examination of an under-researched topic;
relevance to a current or emerging serious criminal justice issue;
benefit in developing new policies or procedures for dealing with the crime problem in question;
benefit in devising crime reduction strategies;
assistance in developing police policies or practices;
benefit in devising legislative reform proposals;
support and assistance in the development of existing work by government agencies;
ability to inform training activities for criminal justice personnel;
assistance to victim support activities or services;
assistance in offender support activities or services; or their
contribution to statistical data holdings.

Research grant funding can vary from small funded projects through to larger funded research grants up to $300,000. The closing date for submissions is 24 August 2007. If you require further assistance after reading the application kit, please contact the CRC at crc@aic.gov.au

GRDC Investment Plan 2008-09 (Open and Multi-stage Tenders)

The Grains Research & Development Corporation has announced its Investment Plan for 2008-09 with a call for open and multi-stage tenders. The purpose of the Investment Plan is to inform potential research partners about some of the Corporation's new investment priorities for 2008-09, which includes: Varieties; Practices; Crop Protection; Validation and Integration; Extension and Grower Programs. For further details on the priorities, tender submission process and deadlines please see a copy of the Investment Plan: http://www.grdc.com.au/director/events/researchupdates/?item_id=47E951F9F3DBE7A9C2EA21FA70BC92F1

Please submit your tender (1 e-copy + 2 hard copies) to Chelsea DuBois at Research Branch at least 1 week before the relevant deadline for submission to GRDC. The closing date for most Tenders in the Investment Plan is 2PM on Thursday 4 October 2007 but please check the individual tender documentation.
Following assessment of these proposals the GRDC may further negotiate project specifications with selected applicants.

Funding Opportunities

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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Subscribe to Research Branch Mailing List

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
Or contact Donna Holloway at donna.holloway@adelaide.edu.au or on Ext. 33789

NHMRC Development Grants 2007

The second round of NHMRC Development Grant applications for 2007 for funding commencing March 2008 opened the 20 July 2007.

The Development Grants support the development of health or medical research that has commercial potential and may benefit the Australian community by providing funding for research commercialisation at the early proof-of-concept stage.

The scheme endeavours to bridge the funding gap between the end of a high quality basic research program and the developments required to make the project commercially attractive to possible investors. Development Grants provide funding for research commercialisation at the early proof-of-concept stage and while commercial partners are encouraged, it is not a requirement that applicants have a commercial partner in place.

Development Grants are designed to support development work undertaken in a human health related field, for example diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceutical product development, biotechnology, bioinformatics and biomaterials.

Funding is normally awarded for a period of one year. Funding may be provided for a maximum period of three years, subject to satisfactory achievement against agreed milestones. The grant request will usually not exceed $200,000 per annum.

Further information is available from the NHMRC website at http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/apply/granttype/development/index.htm

Closing Date: 5pm Friday 14 September 2007.

The first round of Development Grant applications for 2007 for funding commencing September 2007 closed on 9 February. The NHMRC expects to be in a position to advise applicants of the outcomes shortly.

Go8 - DAAD German Research Exchange Scheme Announced

Research collaboration between Australia and Germany will be enhanced through a new researcher exchange scheme between the Group of Eight and the German Academic Service (DAAD). The DAAD is Germany’s national agency for the support of international academic cooperation. With a budget of over 250 million euros (AUD410 million), it is one of the world’s largest and most respected organisations in its field.

Under the Go8 Australia Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme the Go8 and the DAAD have each agreed to provide AUD200,000 a year from 2008 to 2010 to meet the travel and living costs of researchers who spend time at collaborating institutions in Australia or Germany.

Further details including application and selection procedures are now available at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/funding/ausgerman.html

All University of Adelaide applications are to be submitted to the Go8-DAAD Contact Officer at the Research Branch, Dr Don McMaster. One signed application and one electronic copy is to be submitted to Don McMaster by COB 31 August 2007.

Please register (by email) your intention to submit an application with Don or contact him at the Research Branch on x33347 if you have any questions or need assistance.

Prizes

Australian Institute of Nuclear Science & Engineering (AINSE) Awards for 2008

AINSE provides funds to assist researchers from member universities to gain access to ANSTO and other AINSE facilities. Awards are provided for one year commencing in January. Applications for 2008 awards are now open. Please see the following link for information on application guidelines and how to apply: Australian Institute of Nuclear Science & Engineering (AINSE) Awards for 2008
http://www.ainse.edu.au/ainse/for_academic_researchers/ainse_awards.html

Please submit your application to Chelsea DuBois at Research Branch, along with a completed Application Coversheet by 7 September 2007. Should you have any queries please contact Chelsea on 33716 or chelsea.dubois@adelaide.edu.au.

GlaxoSmithKline Australia - Award for Research Excellence 2008

Since its inception in 1980, the GlaxSmithKline Australia Award for Research Excellence has recognised world-class Australian medical research, and the annual presentation dinner has become a significant event in the Australian research calendar.

Recipients of the GlaxoSmithKline Award for Research Excellence receive an honorarium of $50,000 to acknowledge their discovery and contribution to science and help further their work. The Award is regarded as one of the most prestigious within the Australian research community. A requirement of the Award is that the majority of the research is undertaken in Australia.

The first step in the process is the completion of the nomination form and viewing the terms of reference setting out eligibility criteria.

For further information access the GSK website: http://www.gsk.com.au/research-development_awards-grants_gskaawardforresearchexcellence.aspx or contact Ms Merril Wenlock on (03) 9721 6791.

Dan David Prize

The Dan David Prize annually awards 3 prizes of US$ 1 million each for achievements having an outstanding scientific, technological, cultural or social impact on our world. Each year fields are chosen within the three Time Dimensions - Past, Present and Future. The laureates for a given year are chosen from these fields.

The Dan David Prize is unique in its flexible definition of dynamically changing fields of human knowledge and in its process of fostering the next generation of scholars. The laureates annually donate 20 scholarships of $15,000 each to outstanding doctoral students throughout the world, in the chosen fields.

Prize Nomination by: 30 November 2007
Scholarship Application by: 31 March 2008

For further information on the Call for Prize Nominations and Scholarship Applications 2008 visit the website: http://www.dandavidprize.org

The Royal Society of New South Wales Award Invitations 2007

The Walter Burfitt Prize 2007

The Walter Burfitt Prize is awarded at intervals of three years to the worker in pure or applied science, resident in Australia or New Zealand, whose papers and other contributions published during the past six years are deemed of the highest scientific merit, account being taken only of investigations described for the first time, and carried out by the author mainly in these countries. The award will be made for work published during the 6 years ending 31/12/2006. Three (3) copies of nominations and supporting material including a Curriculum Vitae should be submitted to The Royal Society of New South Wales not later than 30th September 2007.

The Edgeworth David Medal 2007

The Edgworth David Medal is awarded for distinguished contributions by a young scientist. The conditions of the Award of the Medal are:-

The recipient must be under the age of thirty-five years at 1st January, 2007;
The Award will be for work done mainly in Australia or its Territories; or, contributing to the advancement of Australian science.

Nominations are called for the names of suitable persons who have contributed significantly to science, including scientific aspects of agriculture, engineering, dentistry, medicine and veterinary science.

Nominations and supporting material should be submitted to The Royal Society of New South Wales not later than 30th September 2007. One (1) hard copy of the nomination and supporting material should be submitted the The Royal Society of New South Wales. Additionally, to facilitate distribution amongst the judging panel, an electronic copy of the nomination and key supporting material should be emailed to info@nsw.royalsoc.org.au.

The Clarke Medal 2007

The Clarke Medal, established in memory of the Reverend William Branwhite Clarke, MA, FRS, FGS, Vice-President of The Royal Society of New South Wales from 1866 to 1878, is considered for award annually for distinguished work in a natural science done in Australia and it Territories. This year's award is in the field of Geology in all its aspects, and nominations are called for the names of suitable persons who have contributed significantly to the science of Geology.

Attention MSc, MA or PhD Graduates

The Royal Society of New South Wales wished to provide a medium for the wider dissemination of the work performed as the MSc/MA and PhD levels. Therefore, the Council of the Society is willing to publish abstracts (maximum 500 words) of MSc, MA and PhD theses on application by the author or supervisor. Copies of Abstracts published in the Journal will be placed on the Society's web site. Please forward a copy of the University certified letter notifying the award of the degree, or other official evidence that the requirements for the award of the degree have been satisfied if you desire publication of the abstract of your thesis. Please note that Masters by Course Work is not acceptable.

One (1) hard copy of the abstract should be mailed together with the copy of your award notification to The Royal Society of New South Wales. Please provide contact details - in particular an email address so that you can be contacted regarding editorial matters and typesetting. To facilitate typesetting, an electronic copy should also be forwarded to info@nsw.royalsoc.org.au.

Call for Scientific Papers

The Royal Society of New South Wales would be pleased to consider original articles and reviews on general scientific topics in the fields of geology, astronomy, medicine, chemistry, physics, mathematics and other disciplines

Further information is available at http://nsw.royalsoc.org.au

Adelaide Research & Innovation Impact Awards

More than $35,000 prize money is up for grabs over the next three months for the most innovative University of Adelaide researchers. The financial incentive is being provided by Adelaide Research & Innovation Pty Ltd (ARI). ARI is offering four separate awards to the University's researchers and affiliates who can demonstrate successful commercial partnerships with industry and projects that are making an impact on the community, the State and around the world. The inaugural ARIIAS - Adelaide Research and Innovation Impact Awards - will reward researchers in four categories: Innovation & Entrepreneurship; New Achievers in Commercial Research; Growth in Contract Research; and Most Exciting New Disclosure. The first three categories offer prize money of $10,000 each and the latter category, recognising future commercial research opportunities, offers $5000 prize money. Staff members of the University of Adelaide (full-time and part-time), including affiliated titleholders who are pursuing research activities through ARI, are eligible to enter the awards. Finalists will be selected for each award and the winners will be announced at a gala presentation night in October. Visit http://www.adelaide.edu.au/aripl for more information and a copy of the application form. Applications close Friday 28 September 2007.

The Millennium Technology Prize

The Millennium Technology Prize is a biannual award given to a groundbreaking innovation that promotes people's quality of life, contributes towards the realisation of humane values and encourages sustainable development. It is Finland's tribute to life-enhancing technological innovation. At the one million euro level, the Millennium Technology Prize ranks among the world's most presitigious awards in its class. Nominations are due (direct to sponsor) by 1 October 2007. Further information is available at http://www.millenniumprize.fi.

Research Branch Newsletter - 20 August 2007

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