Funding opportunities in Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injury research. The Concept Awards have an impending required Letter of Intent of 2 August 2007 to https://cdmrp.org. Fiscal Year 2007 Supplemental Department of Defence Funding provided $150 million for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder research and an additional $150 million for Traumatic Brain Injury research. This program is administered by the US Army Medical Research and Materiel Command (USAMRMC), through the Office of the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP).

Investigator requests for e-mail notification of release of Program Announcements and Supplements to the USAMRMC BAA may be sent to prequest@constellagroup.com. For more information about CDMRP-sponsored programs, please visit the CDMRP website.

Full proposals requesting funding from the CDMRP through the Extramural Process will be submitted through the Federal Government's single entry portal, Grants.gov Program Announcements and required forms will also be found on this website. Full proposals requesting funding from the CDMRP through the Intramural Process will be submitted through the CDMRP eReceipt website, https://cdmrp.org. A Pre-Application will be required of all proposals, to be submitted through the CDMRP eReceipt website.

Contact Dr Don McMaster at the Research Branch: don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au for further information.

AusAID Australian Development Research Awards (ADRA) 2007

AusAID invites applicants to submit Expressions of Interest applications for the Australian Development Research Awards 2007 Funding Round.

The aim of the Australian Development Research Awards (ADRA) is to attract high quality research that informs policy development and increases the general stock of knowledge around development issues.

The 2007 ADRA Funding Round is open to all Australian and international not-for-profit institutions or organisations where research is a core component of the organisation's mandate.

Proposals should address pertinent and cutting edge questions in development research in the following areas of high priority:

1. Accelerating Economic Growth
2. Enhancing the Effectiveness of Humanitarian Assistance
3. Gender Equality
4. Health Systems Strengthening
5. HIV/AIDS
6. Environment, Forests and Climate Change

Applicants can apply for funding for projects up to four years in duration, with successful proposals eligible to receive between A$50,000 and A$250,000 per year.

Selection will be on a two step basis. AusAID invites applicants to submit Expressions of Interest Applications by 5pm AEST Monday 13 August 2007. Those applicants successful in the Expression of Interest stage will be invited to submit full proposals.

Guidelines and an Application Form for the completion of research applications are available on the AusAID website. For all further information please see the research section of the AusAID website http://www.ausaid.gov.au/research/default.cfm or send all enquiries in writing to research@ausaid.gov.au or by fax (02) 6206 4570.

Forward all Expressions of Interest to the Dr Don McMaster: don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au at the Research Branch.

South Australian Young Tall Poppy Science Awards - 2007 Announcement of Winners

The Young Tall Poppy Science awards inaugurated in 1999, continues to identify high achievers in an exciting and innovative approach that recognises the outstanding professional and personal commitment of our young South Australian researchers from all fields of science. The Young Tall Poppy Awards are closely affiliated with the South Australian Science Excellence Awards.

Thursday 16 August from 12.00 – 2.00
National Wine Centre, Kelly’s Gallery
Special Guest: Professor Ian Frazer, Clinical Immunologist

For further details contact Pamela McLeod, State Manager South Australia. Tel: 0402 228 507 or visit the website at www.tallpoppies.net.au

Australian participation in European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST)

The Australian Academy of Science is inviting applications from Australian researchers to participate in European research networks known as COST Actions. COST is a system for research collaboration covering 34 European Member States in 9 scientific research areas (research domains).

Australian researchers travelling to Europe may receive a grant of up to $5,000 per visit (up to $2,500 towards an airfare and up to $2,500 towards daily living allowances), to participate in meetings and short term scientific missions. These meetings/missions must be for five days minimum and three months maximum duration. Please note: Applications are approved and funded in chronological order of receipt until funds have been committed.

Please see the following link for further details on how to apply online: http://www.science.org.au/internat/cost.htm

Please send a copy of your application to Chelsea DuBois at Research Branch along with a completed Application Coversheet. Should you have any queries please contact Chelsea on 33716 or chelsea.dubois@adelaide.edu.au.

Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) Grant Scheme

The announcement of the research call into Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has generated significant interest.

Due to the large number and diverse range of research proposals submitted and the need to uphold the due diligence associated with the CAM Grant Scheme, NHMRC processes have extended further than originally anticipated.

Please note that the project is moving forward and it is expected that announcements will be released in late 2007.

For any enquiries, please contact:
Ms Christine Denny
Senior Project Officer
(02) 6217 9286

Australian Academy of Science - Climate Change

The comments by the Academy’s National Committee for Earth System Science on the ‘Great global warming swindle’ program aired on ABC on 12 July, 2007 might be of interest and can be found at:

http://www.science.org.au/reports/12july07.htm

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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NHMRC Program Grants – Second Round 2007

The closing date for submission of applications for NHMRC Program Grants has traditionally been February, with funding to commence in January the following year. This timing impinges both on applicants and NHMRC Grant Review Panels as applicants are also required to submit Project Grant applications in the event of the Program application being unsuccessful.

Teams wishing to apply for grants to begin on 1 January 2009, may apply either: (a) later this year (closing date of 17 August 2007 in Research Branch), for a decision in late 2007 (this will avoid successful applicants needing to write a back up project grant application in early 2008); or (b) by the usual time (8 February 2008).

Teams wishing to apply for Program Grants beginning on 1 January 2010 will need to apply in the second half of 2008.

All documentation relating to the second round of applications which close on 24 August 2007, including the Funding Policy, Application Form and the Guide for Applicants, will be available on the NHMRC website by late June 2007.

Funding will be announced in December for grants commencing in January the year after; e.g. for funding commencing in January 2009, applicants will be advised in December 2007.

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

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

ATSE Clunies Ross Award

Since its establishment in 1991 by the Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation, the ATSE Clunies Ross Award has become one of the pre-eminent awards for scientists, technologists and innovators across Australia. The Award was designed to identify and make known those people who have, often against difficulties and always with persistent commitment, made important contributions to science and its application for the economic, social or environmental benefit of Australia. These are the people and the sources of inspiration that the Foundation would seek to identify and honour. Nominations are due by 31 July 2007 (apply direct). Further information and nomination forms are available at http://www.cluniesross.org.au/?sectionid=3

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 - 23 July 2007

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