The NHMRC, in partnership with the Australian Research Council and Universities Australia, and through extensive public consultation, has developed the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research. The Code replaces the Joint NHMRC/AVCC Statement and Guidelines on Research Practice (1997).

The Code advocates and describes best practice in research for researchers and institutions, as well as setting out a framework for handling breaches of the Code. While the document is aimed at universities and researchers in the public sector, it can be applied by any organisation involved in conducting research.

The Code provides advice on how to manage research data and materials; how to publish and disseminate research findings (including proper attribution of authorship); obligations in peer review; how to collaborate across institutions; and how to manage conflicts of interest. The Code also provides guidance to institutions when establishing independent external inquiries to evaluate allegations of serious misconduct.

The Code is written specifically for universities and other public sector research institutions and is also intended to inform the public about the standards expected of Australian research institutes and individual researchers.

Compliance with the Code is a prerequisite for National Health and Medical Research Council funding. Researchers are encouraged to acquaint themselves with, and meet, the requirements of the new Code as soon as possible.

The new code can be found here http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/r39syn.htm

A summary of the new code can be found here http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/r39syn_summary.htm

Any questions concerning the introduction of the new Code should be directed to the Research Branch (simon.brennan@adelaide.edu.au) in the first instance.

2007 University of Adelaide DEST HERDC Publications Collection arrangements.

Academics, Students and University of Adelaide Affiliates are reminded that their publications for 2007 can be submitted to their School's publication coordinator.

The deadline for submission of publications to the Research Branch is 31 March 2008.

The process for the 2007 DEST Higher Education Research Data Collection of publications has undergone changes aimed at simplifying the processes in the disciplines and schools. Support material is located at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/pub/.

The objective of this annual collection is to

comply with the requirements of the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) Higher Education Research Data Collection (HERDC)
provide data for Strategy and Planning http://www.adelaide.edu.au/sp/statistics/research/
provide data for research committees and research management
provide references for the University of Adelaide's repository to provide access to the public via the internet to the University of Adelaide's research publications

The collection is used by the Group of 8 Universities for comparative analysis of research performance.

The University's publication performance in the DEST Higher Education Research Data Collection (HERDC) in 2006 increased from 1550.3 to 1674.0 an increase of 8% or 124 DEST points. 2006 University of Adelaide DEST HERDC Publications are available for the Research Branch Website http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/pub/Pub2006.html. The publications are presented by School / Discipline within Faculties and provides a bibliographic listing of publications that where included in the Higher Education Research Data Collection

International Conference on Education Leadership in Cultural Diversity and Globalization

8-10 April 2008

The Faculty of Education Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus is pleased to invite all scholars and who are interested in education to participate in the International Conference on Educational Leadership in Cultural Diversity and Globalization to be held on April 8-10, 2008 at Phuket Graceland Resort and Spa, Phuket Thailand.

For more information on the conference, please visit our website http://ed_lead.pn.psu.ac.th

UTS Conference on Cosmopolitan Societies

4-5 October 2007, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia

Call for Papers

What does cosmopolitanism mean in an age where globalisation is accompanied by the War on Terror, and where unprecedented levels of international migration are accompanied by attacks on multiculturalism and heightened ‘border security’ politics?

What futures can we imagine for cosmopolitan civil societies as community advocates and organisations struggle against defunding and the silencing of independent voices?

International and Comparative Perspectives are invited, as are submissions for workshop proposals (1½ hours). Submissions should be forwarded to ccs@uts.edu.au by 31 August 2007.

Please include the Title of the Paper; an Abstract (200 words), a short biography (100 words) and the institutional details of presenter(s).

Peer Review: Double blind peer review of full papers has now closed. However, you may submit your abstract for refereeing, or submit an abstract to our unrefereed stream. Further details are available on the flyer.

The Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) Grants

The aim of the Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) Grants Programme is to support the documentation of Australia's biological diversity and to improve and increase the national taxonomic effort. The intent of the scheme is to fund rigorous taxonomic treatment mainly at a species level and work contributing to regional or continental generic or higher level reviews, including the development of identification aids to taxa.

The ABRS Participatory Programme recognises two types of grants.

Research Project Grants for which the primary aim is to undertake systematic research on the Australian Biota; and
Biodiversity Information Product Grants for the development or design of a discrete product that aids in the dissemination of taxonomic information to the wider community. The products can be in the form of published or on-line interactive keys, development of databases such as completing a section of the Australian Faunal Directory, completion of ABRS publications such as the Flora of Australia, field-guides, and any other value-added product that facilitates the easy dissemination of taxonomic information

Applications close 3rd November 2007

Further information can be found here http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/admin/grants/index.html

National Eye Health Initiative - Request for Funding Application

The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing is seeking applications from health related organisations that can demonstrate the ability to undertake projects that trial and evaluate new approaches to the delivery of eye health care in Australia. One-off grants between $15,000 and $150,000 (GST exclusive) are being made available over two years.

Funding will be available for projects that have the potential to enhance the delivery of eye health care and improve the quality and safety of care. Special consideration will be given to proposals targeting marginalised and disadvantaged people or groups at particular risk of eye disease and injury. Activities funded under the Eye Health Demonstration Grants Program are intended to support the implementation of the National Framework for Action to Promote Eye Health and Prevent Avoidable Blindness and Vision Loss.

Organisations interested in applying for funding must address the assessment criteria in the format outlined in the Application Form. Selection will be based on meeting the assessment criteria, and the capacity of the applicants to undertake the activities proposed. Innovative projects and those representing partnerships between organisations are encouraged

Applications close 5pm, 26th October, 2007

Further details can be found here http://health.gov.au/internet/wcms/publishing.nsf/Content/nehi02

Please contact the Research Branch for more information.

Rural Industries Research & Development Corporation (RIRDC) Preliminary Research Proposals

RIRDC Preliminary Research Proposals (PRPs) are due to be submitted online using Clarity by Tuesday 18 September 2007. You will also need to provide the Research Branch with an Application Coversheet at this time.

Proposals are required to be submitted to RIRDC via the Research Branch. Once you have completed and submitted your proposal on Clarity, please email Chelsea Dubois at the Research Branch who will them submit your application to RIRDC on your behalf.

To set up a secure account before submitting a proposal, please contact the RIRDC helpdesk via email or phone (02) 6271 4155 to create your login details.

Please refer to the following document for information and guidelines regarding Clarity here

Clarity entry point - http://research.rirdc.gov.au/

In planning and submitting proposals for RIRDC-Funded projects prospective researchers need to familiarise themselves with the application procedure, the Corporation's over-arching research goals and strategies, the goals and strategies of the relevant R & D programs and the specific priorities for R & D for the year for which the proposal is being submitted.

For further information please go to http://www.rirdc.gov.au/business/

Centre for Collaborative Solutions 2008 Conference

The CCS Conference Program Committee invites you to submit proposals for presentations at our 19th Annual Labor-Management Conference, March 5-7 2008. Details found here.

An outline of the focus areas of the conference and selection criteria can be found here

Application forms can be found here

General information about the CSS, including further coference information can be found here

Applications close 28 September 2007

2007 Crawford Fund Fellowship

Every two years the Crawford Fund, through the Crawford Fund Fellowship, offers an opportunity for further training of an agricultural scientist, below the age of 35, from a selected group of developing countries whose work has shown potential. The training will take place at an Australian institution and will emphasize the application of knowledge to increase agricultural production in the Fellow’s home country.

The 2007 Crawford Fund Fellowship will be offered to an agricultural scientist who is a citizen of,or who is working in, one the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Cambodia, East Timor, Fiji, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Is, Tonga, Tuvalu and Kirabati, Vanuatu,Viet-Nam.

The closing date for nominations is Monday, 5 November 2007. Nomination Forms and Terms and Conditions are available on The Crawford Fund website at www.crawfordfund.org

Please note that nominations require the support of an Australian citizen and the Officer-in-Charge of the nominees Institute or Department.

If you have any queries about the Fellowship, please contact: Toni Langley, Senior Administrator, The ATSE Crawford Fund, 1 Leonard Street, Parkville Victoria 3052 Australia. Tel: (613) 9347 8427 Fax (613) 9347 3224
Email: tlangley@mira.net Website: http://www.crawfordfund.org

Further details are available here and a nomination form

Group of Eight announces 2008 European Fellowships

The Group of Eight today announced its 2008 Round of Fellowships for early career researchers from Europe.

The $20,000 Fellowships are open to eligible researchers from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria.

“The countries targeted for the Go8 Fellowships have proud educational histories, include some of the oldest tertiary foundations in Europe and have made substantial contributions to global research,” said Go8 Executive Director, Michael Gallagher. “The Go8 recognises the importance of international contacts for early career researchers. This experience will help to establish life-long collaborative opportunities with Australian research partners when the Fellows return to their home institutions.“The Go8 is confident that the Fellowships will lead to enhanced linkages, research outcomes and the exchange of skills and knowledge of mutual benefit not just to the individual researchers but to the citizens of Australia and the European countries involved,” said Mr Gallagher.

On a rotational basis, four Group of Eight universities will host one Fellow each year. In 2008 the Go8 universities to receive a Fellow are The Australian National University, The University of Queensland, The University of Melbourne and the University of Adelaide.

A two stage application process will apply this year.

Applications from Hungary, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria open on 1 September 2007 and close on 5 October 2007.

Applications from Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland will open on 11 September and close on 19 October 2007.

More information available here: http://www.go8.edu.au/europe/research/fellow.htm

Please submit applications to Dr Don McMaster at the Research Branch , The University of Adelaide.

Open Forum-National Security Science and Technology Unit (NSST)

There will be an Open Forum of the National Security Science and Technology Unit (formerly the Science Engineering and Technology Unit) presented by Richard Davis, Head of NSST - Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.

The NSST has been implementing a research and development programme that enhances support for Australia's counter-terrorism needs. The Unit collaborates closely with other counter-terrorism agencies to develop the technical requirements that will guide future research in this area.

The NSST Unit aims to develop greater understanding of potential research and development capabilities that can be drawn from Universities, publicly funded research agencies etc and therefore welcomes any interested parties to the Open Forum to be held at:

Date: Friday 5 October 2007
Time: 2 pm – 4 pm
Venue: Mawson Centre, UniSA, 2-8 Main Street Mawson Lakes, Lecture Theatre MC1-02

Please RSVP by 24 September to tracy.kearslake@adelaide.edu.au
Further details are available on the flyer

COS Information Session

Cos is a tool for researchers in all disciplines to find funding sources, research colleagues and to publications.

The information session is directed at research managers/adminstrators as well as researchers.

See attached flyer

Date: Monday 17th September 2007
Time: 4:00-5:30
Location: Ira Raymond Room, Barr Smith Library, University of Adelaide
Presenter: Jeff Baer, COS President

ARC Discovery Projects - Grant Appreciation: Module 1- Track Record

Research Branch invites you to the first module of a 'Grant Appreciation' course.This short course is aimed at shaping your fresh research idea into a winning and tasteful blend for the ARC palate. Module 1 will examine the concept of ‘Track Record’ and how to impart the best flavour to this key selection criterion. This is a great opportunity – we look forward to seeing you there.

Date:    Friday 28th September 2007
Time:       3pm – 4:30pm
Location:    Council Room (725), Wills Building
Presenter:    A/Prof Jeff Schwartz (A member of the ARC College of Experts)

For further details please see: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/news/infosessions.html
or contact Jim Deed Research Branch P: 8303 3534 E: jim.deed@adelaide.edu.au

2008 Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History

The nomination guidelines for the 2008 Prime Minister's Prize for Australian History are currently being updated and will be available on the website at www.dest.gov.au/pmhistoryprize as soon as possible.

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 or Grants.Gov.

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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 Sam Tudman at sam.tudman@adelaide.edu.au or on Ext. 34722

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Palliative Care Research Grants

NHMRC has issued a new media release.

Research into end-of-life and palliative care practices will be supported by two NHMRC grants announced in South Australia.

To view the full issue: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/news/media/rel07/BM3607.htm

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

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 - 10 September 2007

Contents

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New Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research