Tip of the Month: "As we swing into Spring a reminder to start developing your ARC Discovery Project and/or NHMRC Project grant proposals for the next major rounds - next year is not as far away as it seems" (Deed. J., 2007)

• ARC Linkage Projects 2008 Round 1 Outcomes

The ARC  have announced the funding outcomes for Linkage Projects 2008 Round 1, and these are available at: http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/lp/LP08_Rd1_SelRpt.htm University researchers have performed very well with 9 of 11 (81.8%) applications being funded a total of $2.74M

 

• ARC Linkage Projects 2008 Round 2 Applications

The Linkage Projects Round 2 Application Form for funding commencing in July 2008 is now available in GAMS via the ARC website: https://gams.arc.gov.au/

To assist applicants to prepare proposals, the ARC's 'Instructions to Applicants' document is also available at: http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/lp/lp_instructions.htm

Proposals must be submitted in GAMS (to 'arcvalid' status), and the original along with one identical copy of the proposal must be received by the ARC by 17:00 (AEDT) Friday 23 November 2007.

Further information and contacts can be found at the Research Branch website: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/LinkProj.html

 

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

This short course is aimed at shaping your fresh research ideas 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. Date:    Friday 28th September 2007Time:       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

 

• NHMRC Outcomes of Grant Funding

  

  The Prime Minister today announced the outcomes of the National Health & Medical Research Council's (NHMRC's) Project Grant applications.

  Details can be accessed from here

  Research Branch staff will contact applicants once further details have been received from the NHMRC.

   

NEWS

• Upcoming Korea Exchange Program

The Australia-Korea Foundation (AKF), the Australian Academy of Science (AAS) and the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) wish to enhance Australia-Korea links in science and technology. The aim of the program is to develop an awareness of, and interest in Australia’s research expertise in Korea; and an awareness of, and interest in Korea’s research expertise in Australia.

In the next month or so AAS and ATSE will be advertising for young Australian scientists to participate in an exchange visit to Korea during mid 2008.

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) web site is here.

 

GRANTS

• AECL Call for Preliminary Papers.

The Australian Egg Corporation Limited (AECL) is inviting the submission of Preliminary Research Proposals (PRPs) for funding to commence in the 2008-09 financial year. Further details found here

Application due date: 12 October 2007

All enquiries and applications to be directed to Chelsea DuBois either via e-mail or through ext # 33700.

 

• 2008 Australia-Harvard Fellowships

  The Fellowships are offered by the Harvard Club of Australia Foundation to attract Harvard-based applicants whose work will bring clear benefit to Australia. In practice, Australia-Harvard Fellowship grants are donated to the Australian institutions which host the winning collaborative researchers.

  Each award should fund a successful Harvard applicant for a working visit to Australia of up to three months. Further details found here. 

  Applications for 2008 awards close on 15 October 2007. Successful applicants notified by mid-December.

   

• Australia Indonesia Governance Research Partnership

  The AIGRP Round 2 research funding round is now open. The deadline for Round 2 research proposals is Friday 12 October 2007. Details can be found here

  Further information and enquiries can be directed to Celia DeWinter either by e-mail or through ext # 35175

CONFERENCES

• IEEE CIS and Ram Conference call for papers.

  CIS-RAM 2008, call for papers for the 2008 IEEE International Conferences on Cybernetics & Intelligent Systems (CIS) and 2008 IEEE International Conferences on Robotics, Automation & Mechatronics (RAM) held from 3-6 June, 2008 in Chengdu, China

  Key dates and other details found here

• 2007 National Research Ethics Conference – The Ethics of Good Research

  The NHMRC is hosting its third biennial National Research Ethics Conference with the support of the Australian Research Council from  17-18 October 2007 at Sebel and Citigate, Albert Park, Melbourne. More information can be found here

  Early bird registration closes 28 September 2007 – don’t miss out

   

• New Directions in Leukaemia Research

  Registration is now open for the New Directions in Leukaemia Research Conference to take place on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia from March 30th to April 2nd 2008. Attached is the NDLR2008 flyer listing our confirmed speakers.

  Information, deadlines and conference registration can be found at: www.ndlr2008.com

PRIZES

• NHMRC Ethics Award

In December 2007, NHMRC will recognise a number of outstanding Australians in several categories for their contributions to health and medical research. Further details can be found here.

Nominations close October 15, 2007.

Please contact Tim Anson for more information vie e-mail or through ext # 33347

 

• The 2008 BioSA Bioscience Achievement Awards

  Nominations are now open for the 2008 BioSA Bioscience Achievement Awards.  The Awards aim to recognise individuals involved in the South Australian bioscience community who have made important contributions to the development of the State’s bioscience sector. 

  Nominations Close Friday, 23rd November. Details can be found here

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 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

 

• 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

 

• 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

• 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 information 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

• 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

 

• 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

 

• 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.

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 Research Fellowship

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.

Further 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

• 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

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

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? 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 Labour-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 conference 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

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.