 Research
Branch Newsletter - 23 October 2006
New
NHMRC Funding Outcomes
Research Branch congratulates all the researchers who have been successful
in the NHMRC Project Grants, Program Grants, Centre for Clinical Research Excellence,
Research Fellowships, Practitioner Fellowships, and Career Development Award Fellowships
for funding in 2007. Departmental/School statistics are available on the Grants
Awarded page. The NHMRC advise that results for Development Grants and Training
Award Fellowships will be announced mid-December.
Strategic Health Research Program 2006-2007 Extension of Closing Date
The closing date for this scheme has been extended 2 weeks. Applications are
now due in Research Branch 13 November 2006. The SA Department of Health has made
available $1.5 million in 2006-2007 for research that meets the research and information
needs of the Department. Applications are being invited for projects which address
specific research topics and
questions which have been developed by the Department of Health to be funded under
the Strategic Health Research Program (SHRP). Funding Guidelines, Registration
Form, Expression of Interest Form and Research Priorities are available from the
SHRP website, http://www.health.sa.gov.au/shrp
or alternatively by email shrp@health.sa.gov.au
Application Process
Interested applicants must register first using the form available on the SHRP
website by COB Monday 23rd October 2006.
2 hard copies + electronic of the Expression of Interest are due in Research
Branch by 13 November 2006, except for Aboriginal ‘New Research’ projects,
where expressions of interest will be due by 27 November 2006.
Horticulture Australia - Industry Call
The Industry Call is for R&D proposals involving levy and/or industry endorsed
voluntary contributions. Proposals are reviewed by the relevant Industry Advisory
Committees and therefore must align with the industry strategic plan and industry
priorities. The application is to be completed online + 1 copy submitted to Research
Branch by 13 November 2006. Further information is available at http://www.horticulture.com.au/working_hal/overview_industrypriorities.asp
Lirabenda Endowment Fund Research Grants
The Lirabenda Endowment Fund has recently been established by the Field Naturalists
Society of South Australia Inc.(FNSSA). The FNSSA has had amongst its aims the
promotion of the study and diffusion of knowledge relating to natural sciences.
It promotes the conservation of natural features and habitat and the preservation
of native flora and fauna of Australia and, in particular, South Australia. One
of the aims of the Fund is to encourage and promote research into the biota and
natural environment of South Australia and it is offering research grants to further
this aim. Applications are encouraged from research institutions for supervised
project funding at the Honours Degree, Masters Degree and PhD levels and for projects
conducted by researchers at South Australian Research Institutes. The guidelines
and application forms are available on the Society's website http://www.parks.sa.gov.au/parks/friends/groups/field_naturalists/index.htm.
5 hard copies + electronic of the application are due in Research Branch by 5
December 2006.
Florey Medal & Prize
The 2006 Merck Sharp & Dohme Florey Medal will be awarded to an Australian,
or Australians, for a milestone achievement in biomedical science and human health
advancement arising from research carried out in Australia. The Award carries
a prize of $25,000. Nominations for the 2006 Merck Sharpe & Dohme Florey Medal
should be received by the Florey Medal Selection Committee by 23 November 2006
(apply direct). Further information is available at http://www.aips.net.au/floreymedal/index.html
Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History
The Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History 2006 will be awarded to an
individual or group, for an outstanding publication or body of work that contributes
significantly to an understanding of Australian history. The prize comprises an
embossed gold medal and a grant of $100,000.
The subjects of work submitted could include, but are not limited to:
- historical events
- hisorical figures (including biographies); and
- work covering a particular subject.
Eligible nominations can include a published book, a documentary film, a documentary
for radio or television, CD-ROM, DVD, other form of multimedia or a series of
these works. Submissions must have been first published, produced or broadcast
between 20 September 2004 and 20 September 2006. Nominations close (apply direct)
on 17 November 2006. Further information is available at http://www.dest.gov.au/pmhistoryprize
2007 NSW Premier's Literary Awards
The NSW Literary Awards were established to honour distinguished achievement
by Australian writers. Nominations are sought for the Christina Stead Prize, the
UTS Award for New Writing, the Douglas Stewart Prize, the Kenneth Slessor Prize,
the Patricia Wrightson Prize, the Ethel Turner Prize, the Play Award, the Script
Writing Award, the Community Relations Commission For a multicultural NSW Award,
and the Gleebooks Prize. Nominations are due 10 November 2006 (apply direct).
Further information is available at http://www.arts.nsw.gov.au/awards/LiteraryAwards/LiteraryAwards.htm
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. If you have any queries in regards to finding funding or using the
databases please contact Linda
Knobben on 8303 4722
Below is a selection of upcoming funding opportunities now open for application.
If a web address is not listed, guidelines and application forms can be obtained
from Linda Knobben on ext.
34722. Please visit the Research Branch website http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/funding/
to access the full range of opportunities and information on how to apply for
them.
Still relevant...
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 Linda Knobben at linda.knobben@adelaide.edu.au
or on Ext. 34722
NHMRC - Palliative Care Research Program Training Awards
The Palliative Care Research Program is a joint initiative between the National
Health and Medical Research Council and the Department of Health and Ageing. The
Program aims to improve the quality of palliative care by funding research and
research capacity building initiatives, including offering training awards. The
program seeks to provide a platform to assist the palliative care research community
to develop experience and skills to enable them to successfully attract funding
from other sources. Applications are due in Research Branch by 29 November 2006.
Further information is available at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/nhmrc/
QANTAS Researcher Travel Support Scheme for Emerging Researchers
Applications are invited for awards from the 2006 Qantas Researcher Travel
Support Scheme. Applicants should be early researchers at the University of Adelaide
actively engaged in research and seeking to develop their research profile and
support through engagement in the international research community. This scheme
will provide support for the full air travel component of strategic research activities
such as:
· presentations at international/overseas national conferences,
· visits to and work undertaken at overseas research groups and laboratories
or specialist facilities
· study leave for these purposes.
Guidelines and application form are available on the Research Branch website
at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/funding/qantas.html.
Applications must be sent to the relevant Faculty Office by 3 November 2006.
ARC Linkage Projects Now Open
ARC 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.
Applications are now available in GAMS.
Applications are due in Research Branch by 3 November 2006.
Documentation, including Guidelines and Instructions to Applicants, is available
on the Research Branch website at
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/LinkProj.html.
Please direct queries on the scheme to Tony Hansen (8303 5175, antony.hansen@adelaide.edu.au).
Please contact Linda Knobben (8303 4722, linda.knobben@adelaide.edu.au)
if you have any GAMS queries.
The University Of Adelaide and CSIRO Health Sciences And Nutrition Collaborative
Grants Program - The Brailsford Robertson Award 2007 - 2008
The University of Adelaide and CSIRO Human Nutrition are jointly funding an
award of $200,000 to encourage collaborative research into life sciences between
members of the two organisations. Where appropriate, industry and/or international
collaboration will be highly regarded.
The award will fund a collaborative research project between members of the
two organisations, recognising the contribution of Professor T Brailsford Robertson
to the University of Adelaide as Professor of Physiology and Biochemistry (1919-1927)
and to CSR (later CSIRO) as Chief of the Division of Animal Nutrition (1927-1930).
Projects with the potential to forge links with international research institutes
in food, nutrition and health are strongly encouraged, as are those with the potential
to lead to more significant research programs, which would have the capacity to
attract funding and support from sources external to the University and the CSIRO.
An amount up to a total of $200,000 over two years will be awarded to the successful
applicant team.
Proposals for the Brailsford Robertson Award for 2007-2008 are now invited
from members of the University and CSIRO Human Nutrition.
Enquiries in relation to the Brailsford Robertson Award may be directed to
Kate Jarrett at the Research Branch - Telephone 8303 3765 or email at kate.jarrett@adelaide.edu.au
Information and instructions are available at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/funding/csiro.html.
Applications are to be submitted on the official Application Form by 13 November
2006.
Prizes
Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards
The purpose of the Channel 9 Young Achiever Awards is to acknowledge, encourage
and most importantly promote the positive achievements of young South Australians
aged between 14 and 26 years of age. The Awards recognise the achievements of
South Australia’s youth in nine categories, which are:
Community Service
Arts
Sports
Environment
Career Achievement
Science & Technology
Regional Initiative
Outstanding Young Indigenous Achiever
Driving Force Leadership Award
Nominations are due 20 December 2006 (apply direct). Further information is
available at http://www.awardsaustralia.com/YAA_sa.html
Australian Institute of Urban Studies (South Australia) Early Career Research
Prize
The AIUS Urban Studies Early Career Research Prize is an annual prize of $1,500
awarded for an outstanding research paper by an Early Career Researcher addressing
an urban theme of relevance to South Australia. Entries are encouraged from all
disciplines. The deadline for papers is November 30th 2006. Further information
is available in the flyer. Please
submit direct to the sponsor.
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
|
