Research Branch Newsletter
Issue #48 - 17 September 2007
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GRANTS
LINKAGE PROJECTS 2008 ROUND 2 - APPLICATION FORM
The Linkage Projects 2008 Round 2 Application Form is anticipated to be
available in GAMS towards the end of next week, Friday 21 September
2007.
Requests for Eligibility Exemptions / Rulings must be received in Research Branch by 5th October.
Please review other associated Linkage Project documentation
at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/LinkProj.html
Kind regards
Research Branch ARC Grants Team
ARCgrants@adelaide.edu.au
National Archives of Australia's Ian Maclean Award
We offer Ian Maclean Awards to individuals interested in conducting research that will benefit the archival and historical profession in Australia and promote the important contribution that archives make to society. The principal benefit of an award for the recipient is the opportunity to complete an innovative research project that may require travel or time away from their regular employment.
Applications should be submitted by 7 March 2008
Details can be found here http://naa.gov.au/about-us/research-grants/ian-maclean/index.aspx
Cardiovascular Disease and Depression Strategic Research Program
The Heart Foundation and beyondblue: the national depression initiative are partnering to fund strategic research in the area of depression and cardiovascular disease. This research program aims to achieve an improvement in health outcomes for those with co-morbid cardiovascular disease and depression through application-focused, practical research with specific endpoints and clearly defined pathways. Research proposals should fit within the themes of 'Prevention' and/or 'Recovery'.
Grants of 1 - 5 years duration with a funding value of $10,000 - $1,000,000 (exclusive of GST) per annum are invited. Funding will be awarded based on relevance, project potential, merit/feasibility and track record.
The closing date for Expressions of Interest for this grant funding is 5.00pm, Monday 8 October 2007.
Further infomation can be found here http://beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=6.876
Please contact Tim Anson for all equiries here or through ext #33347
American Fund for Suicide Prevention
AFSP offers five types of research grants:
- Distinguished Investigator Grants for up to $100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of associate professor or higher with an established record of research and publication on suicide.
- Standard Research Grants for up to $75,000 over two years are awarded to individual investigators at any level.
- Young Investigator Grants for up to $75,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of assistant professor or lower. These grants provide an additional $10,000 ($5,000 per year) for an established suicide researcher who will mentor the Young Investigator.
- Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for up to $100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators who have received a Ph.D., M.D., or other doctoral degree within the preceding six years and have not had more than three years of fellowship support. Fellows receive a progressive stipend of $42,000 in the first year and $46,000 in the second, with an institutional allowance of $6,000 per year.
- Pilot Grants of up to $30,000 over one or two years are awarded to investigators at any level. These grants provide seed money for new projects that have the potential to lead to subsequent larger investigations.
Further information can be found here
Submission deadline is 1st December 2007
All questions should be directed to Don McMaster either via e-mail or ext# 33347
Association for International Cancer Research
AICR finances fundamental scientific research into the causes of cancer. We are currently supporting the work of more than 300 scientists in 23 countries. We are funding in excess of 230 projects in over 80 of the world's top scientific establishments.
Information for the new funding round can be found here: ttp://www.aicr.org.uk/nextround.stm
Closing date: Friday, 12th October, 2007
All questions should be directed to Don McMaster either via e-mail or ext# 33347
National Institute of Health -Methods of Statistical Analysis of DNA Sequence Data for Studies Relating Variation to Disease
This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) will encourage the development of novel methods of statistical analysis of DNA sequence data in studies that aim to relate genetic variation to disease.
Details can be found here
Synopsis: http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEW&oppId=14512
Overview http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-MH-08-040.html
Applications close 17th December, 2007
All questions should be directed to Don McMaster either via e-mail or ext# 33347
J Paul Getty Trust collaborative research grants.
The Getty Foundation provides support to institutions and individuals in Los Angeles and throughout the world, funding a diverse range of projects that promote the understanding and conservation of the visual arts. Through its grantmaking, the Foundation complements and extends the work of all the Getty programs. The Foundation also encompasses the Getty Leadership Institute, the leading source of continuing professional development for current and future museum leaders.
Information can be found here: http://getty.edu/grants/research/scholars/research_collaborative.html
Deadline: October 18, 2007
All questions should be directed to Don McMaster either via e-mail or ext# 33347
Chiang Ching
Funded by the Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for Scholarly Exchange, ACLS offers a program of support for conferences and publications on "New Perspectives on Chinese Culture and Society."
This program is intended to support projects in the humanities and related social sciences that bridge disciplinary or geographic boundaries, engage new kinds of information, develop fresh approaches to traditional materials and issues, or otherwise bring innovative perspectives to the study of Chinese culture and society.
Information can be found here: http://www.acls.org/cck.htm.
Applications due 16 November 2007.
All enquiries and questions should be directed to Don McMaster either via e-mail or ext# 33347
The Borchard Foundation Center on Law & Aging
Academic Research Grant Program
http://www.borchardcenter.org/argp.html The Borchard Foundation Center on Law & Aging has initiated and underwrites an Academic Research Grant Program to further scholarship about new or improved public policies, laws and/or programs that will enhance the quality of life for the elderly. Each grant recipient is required to publish an article on the subject of their research in a top flight journal.
Futher information can be found here: http://www.borchardcenter.org/argp.html
All questions should be directed to Don McMaster either via e-mail or ext# 33347
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NEWS
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
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.
New Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research
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
INFORMATION SESSION
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
GRANTS
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..
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.
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.
Please contact Tim Anson via e-mail or through ext# 36329
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
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
Please contact TIm Anson for all equiries here or through ext #33347
2007 Crawford Fund Fellowship
The 2007 Crawford Fund Fellowship will be offered to an agricultural scientist who is below the age of 35 and 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
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
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 33347 if you have any questions or need assistance.
CONFERENCES
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
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
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
Prizes
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.
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 $50,000 to acknowledge their discovery and contribution to science and help further their work.
For further information access the GSK website: http://www.gsk.com.au/research-development_awards-grants_gskaawardforresearchexcellence.aspx or contact Ms Merril Wenlock on (03) 9721 6791.
Dan David Prize
The Dan David Prize annually awards 3 prizes of US$ 1 million each for achievements having an outstanding scientific, technological, cultural or social impact on our world. 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.
The Edgeworth David Medal 2007
The Edgworth David Medal is awarded for distinguished contributions by a young scientist. 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.
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.. 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 - Call for Scientific Papers
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.
Applications for these awards are due onthe 30th September, 2007.
Further information on these and other awards can be found at http://nsw.royalsoc.org.au/awards.html
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..
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.
