Research
Branch Newsletter - 7 March 2007
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Do you use, or do you plan to use genetically modified organisms? - Session Cancelled
The Office of Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR) has cancelled the information session that was to be held on Tuesday 13 March 2007 regarding the amended Gene Technology Regulations. They plan to hold the session in April/May. For more information please contact Michelle White, IBC Secretary, Tel: 8303 3239 email: michelle.white@adelaide.edu.au
NHMRC Project Grant Applications Now Due At Research Branch
Internal closing date was 26 February 2007.
This is a friendly reminder to applicants who have had an NHMRC ID number issued for Project Grants for funding in 2008. If you no longer intend to lodge your application then please advise the branch by email to raohealth@adelaide.edu.au
If you have not already sumbitted your application please be advised Research Branch will be closed on Monday 12 March due to a Public Holiday. Applications submitted on or before Friday 9 March 2007 will receive compliance checking prior to submission.
US Department of Defence Funding Opportunity
The following funding opportunity information may interest bio-life scientists, therapeutic pharmacology, medical-oncology, paediatric, neurology, and clinical researchers of the University of Adelaide. The DoD Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP) has received US$10 million for fiscal year 2007. On February 28, 2007 the NFRP released three Program Announcements describing funding mechanisms for 2007. All details for application are available in the Program Announcement for each funding mechanism located on the Grants.Gov web site http://www.grants.gov/ and the CDMRP website: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/nfrp.htm .
DoD Neurofibromatosis Research Program (NFRP): The overall goal of the FY07 NFRP is to develop effective therapies for NF1, NF2, and hwannomatosis. The Fiscal Year 2007 (FY07) NFRP encourages proposals that specifically address critical needs of the NF community in the following areas:
• Translational research such as the development or preclinical testing
of therapeutic agents for the treatment of Neurofibromatosis.
• Complications of neurofibromatosis with high mortality such as childhood
neoplasms, malignant peripheral nerve sheath tumors, and cerebrovascular abnormalities.
• Complications of neurofibromatosis with high morbidity such as skeletal
maladies, learning deficits, hormone-associated effects, and pain.
• Refinement and standardization of imaging techniques for use in future
clinical trials.
Grants.Gov Proposal Submission Tip: Submission of a proposal requires institutional registration with the Central Contractor Registry (CCR), which requires a Data Universal Number System (DUNS) number, Tax Identification Number (TIN) or Employer Identification Number (EIN), and a Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and must be completed well in advance of Grants.gov registration and proposal submission. Please note that CCR registrations have expirations. Plan accordingly and allow several weeks for these registration processes. Grants.gov will not allow proposals to be submitted unless all of the registration steps have been completed.
Please contact Dr Don McMaster at the Research Branch (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) if you have any queries or require information for the registration process. All appplications need to be submitted through the Research Branch.
Group of Eight Fellowships for Early Career Researchers in Europe.
The Go8 has announced the establishment of four annual Fellowships for ECRs from Europe to work within Go8 universities. In 2007 the Fellowships are open to eligible researchers from Hungary and Poland. Applications close on 23 March 2007. In 2008 the $20,000 Fellowships will be available to eligible researchers from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, the Czech republic, Slovania, Romania and Bulgaria.
The targeted research themes for the Fellowship are:
* Sustainable Environmental Practices, Resource Management and Human Ecology
* Health and Welfare
* Innovative Technologies
* Human, Digital and Bio-Security
* Language/Cultural Studies
* Biotechnology/Biomedicine
* International Trade
All the relevant selection and application procedures can be found at www.go8.edu.au or contact Dr Don McMaster at the Research Branch; don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au
An ECR opportunity: JSPS-UNU Posdoctoral Fellowship Programme 2007
The JSPS-UNU Postdoctoral Fellowship Programme was launched in 2002, and is
jointly organised by United Nations University (UNU) and Japan Society for the
Promotion of Science (JSPS). It is designed to provide opportunities for promising,
highly qualified, young researchers to conduct cooperative research under the
leadership of their host researchers of Japanese universities and research institutions
especially in the fields relevant to the main thematic focus of UNU-IAS,
located in Yokohama, and UNU Centre, located in Tokyo.
All fields of the humanities, social sciences and natural sciences, particularly those related to the main thematic focus of UNU’s programme activities with emphasis on policy issues. Research proposals should relate clearly to one of the current research areas of UNU-IAS and UNU Centre (see UNU-IAS, UNU Centre/Peace and Governance and UNU Centre/Environment and Sustainable Development websites):
Eligibility:
Citizens of UN member countries that have diplomatic relations with Japan. (Japanese
nationals that do not have citizenship or permanent residency of foreign countries
are not eligible.) Holders of a doctoral degree when the Fellowship goes into
effect, which must have been received within six years prior to 2 April 2007.
Those who have research experience (at least 10 months) after receiving their
doctoral degree are encouraged to apply. JSPS and UNU cannot accept nominations
for persons who have in the past been awarded either a JSPS Postdoctoral Fellowship
or STA (Japan Science and Technology Corporation) Fellowship (Long-term) for
a term of 12 months or more.
Fellowships are awarded for a period of 12 to 24 months and include
* A round-trip air ticket (based on JSPS regulations)
* A monthly maintenance allowance of 392,000 yen
* A settling-in allowance of 200,000 yen (based on JSPS regulations)
* An annual domestic research travel allowance of 58,500 yen
* Overseas travel accident and sickness insurance coverage
Internal closing date: 12 April 2007 for Fellowships beginning on 1 November 2007.
Further information: http://www.ias.unu.edu/fellowships/jspspostdoc.cfm Research Branch contact Dr Don McMaster: don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au
DEST Collection of 2006 Publications - Reminder
We would appreciate it if all schools and disciplines could send 2006 publications to Research Branch by the internal closing date of Friday 30th March. If you anticipate any late submissions could you please inform us as soon as possible. Please note that due to the implementation of the RQF it is now mandatory for authors to supply Research Fields, Courses and Disciplines (RFCD) and Socio Economic Objective (SEO) codes for all publications. See the Research Classification Codes page to obtain the appropriate codes. The new proformas for the 2006 collection are available on our website at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/pub/
Could you please let us know if there have been any changes of coordinators in your area so that we can update our records.
Baby News
Research Branch wishes to advise that Kathyn Hudson has now commenced an extended period of Maternity Leave. Although before the expected due date Kathryn and baby son are both well.
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.
Still relevant...
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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
Or contact Linda Knobben at linda.knobben@adelaide.edu.au
or on Ext. 34722
2007 NHMRC Deeds of Agreement
The NHMRC Deed of Agreement for Research Funding Schemes (version 4) and The
NHMRC Deed of Agreement for Researcher Support (version 5) have now
been fully executed by the University of Adelaide and the NHMRC. We advise researchers
receiving funding from the NHMRC to become familiar with the Deed of Agreement
pertaining to their award, particularly regarding progress and final reporting
requirements. The current version of the Deed will now apply to ALL NHMRC projects
currently active. To download see the following link: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/funded/manage/policy/deeds.htm
The University of Adelaide has also requested the following additions:
1. Due to University research facilities being dispersed over various sites,
the security warranty in clause 2.3 is provided to the 'best of our knowledge'
2. The NHMRC agrees to provide a 3 month period of notice concerning any significant
changes to the Deed, and gives the opportunity to withdraw without penalty of
changes are not acceptable.
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.
NHMRC Complementary Medicines Strategic Awards
This special call for research provides $5 million to fund the best innovative research into Complementary and Alternative Medicine that addresses needs or information gaps that are not already being covered through other means. The scope of this call encompasses research on a diverse group of health-related substances, therapies and disciplines that are not considered to be part of mainstream medical care in Australia. These include herbal medicine, vitamin and mineral supplements, nutritional supplements, traditional medical systems such as Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese Medicine, acupuncture and homeopathic medicine. 2 hard copies + electronic of the application are due in Research Branch by 23 March 2007. Further information is available at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/nhmrc/compmeds.html
Successful NHMRC Project Grants for 2007 Funding
Please note that funding will not commence for successful project grants until
the following have been received:
a) all relevant ethics clearances;
b) two intialled copies of the schedules;
c) signed University acceptance.
To accept the project funding, the Research Branch must forward these items to the NHMRC before 31 March 2007.
Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development
The Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development Funding Rules for funding
commencing in 2008 is now available on the ARC Web Site - http://www.arc.gov.au/.
Also available is the sample application form and the Eligibility Exemption/Ruling
Request form. Closing date for submission
of IRD Proposals is Friday 4 May 2007. Closing date for eligibility Exemption/Ruling
requests is Friday 6 April 2007. Internal closing date is Tuesday
10 April 2007. If you have any questions please contact Dr Don McMaster
on 8303 3347 or email don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au
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.
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
2007 Balzan Prizes in the Scientific and Humanistic Fields
The International E. Balzan Prize Foundation – “Prize” has the aim of fostering culture, the sciences and the most meritorious humanitarian initiatives of peace and brotherhood among peoples, regardless of nationality, race or creed. It meets these goals by assigning four annual awards in the following categories: 1) literature, the moral sciences and the arts; 2) the physical, mathematical and natural sciences and medicine. The amount of each prize is currently 1,000,000 Swiss francs; half of the prize must be destined by the prize-winner for research work, preferably involving young scholars. Nominations are due (direct to sponsor) by 15 March 2007. Further information is available at http://www.balzan.it/Premi_eng.aspx?codice=F000000066
Commonwealth Health Minister's Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research
Nominations are now being called for the Commonwealth Health Minister's Award for Excellence in Health and Medical Research, 2007, closing 5pm Friday, 30 March 2007 (apply direct). The Award is open to researchers who have completed their first PhD or MD within the last fifteen years. The annual Award, made in recognition of outstanding individual achievement in health and medical research in Australia, is now in its eighth year and consists of $50,000 and a presentation medal. The announcement of this year's winner will be in June 2007. Further information can be found at: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/news/noticeboard/notice07/_files/excellence.htm
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 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
