Information Sessions & Seminars

Upcoming Information Sessions

Archive  (includes presentations where available)

Presentation Materials from ARC - APDI Seesion, 12/12

Powerpoint from James Deed's presentation - ARC APD/APDI information session

Powerpoint from Pamela Lyon's presentation - Hunting the elusive APD

Powerpoint from Dr Russel Brinkworth's presentation - Experiences in Putting Together Successful (and Unsuccessful) Fellowship Proposals

Power-point slides of Canadian Research Funding information session

Overview of general Canadian Research Funding Information can be found here

Research Grants Seminar (Humanities and Social Science) - presentation slides found here

Research Grants Seminar (Health Science, Science, and Engineering) - presentation slides found here

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)

There are 2 powerpoint presentations for this talk. One here and the other here.

or contact Jim Deed Research Branch P: 8303 3534 E: jim.deed@adelaide.edu.au for all enquiries

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 here: flyer

FEAST Seminar in Adelaide - 18 September 07

What is FEAST?
Forum of European-Australian Science and Technology Cooperation (FEAST) is the organisation established to highlight, promote, and facilitate research collaboration between the European and Australian research communities A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Australia and Europe was recently signed which will help accelerate the transfer of knowledge. This MoU will allow both centres to tap into the banks of knowledge the other has accumulated over the years, thereby expanding the horizons of the future.

What are the aims?
FEAST aims to:

• Highlight existing multilateral and bilateral S&T cooperation between Europe and Australia
• Improve this cooperation, particularly multilateral cooperation, through identifying priorities and enhancing the quality, quantity and visibility of future action.

What are its objectives?

• To increase the links between European and Australian researchers
• To better identify, promote, and demonstrate cooperation
• To improve the process of providing information on Australian and European programmes promoting cooperating between Europe and Australia
• To exchange best practices and support cutting edge research
• To provide opportunities for present state of the art S&T, and improve the prospects for cooperation in these fields

More information is available on the FEAST website at http://www.feast.org/

Are you interested in learning more about FEAST?

Professor Jean-François Minster
http://ec.europa.eu/research/eurab/cvminster.html, Scientific Director of FEAST will be in Adelaide in September to conduct a seminar. While the program details for the seminar are yet to be finalised, you are now invited to register your interest. The seminar will be held on:

Date: Tuesday, September the 18th 2007
Time: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm
Location: Bradley Forum, Hawke Building - West Campus, University of South Australia, North Terrace.

If you wish to attend, please RSVP me at kate.jarrett@adelaide.edu.au by no later than 10 September 2007. If you have any further questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Navigating within the Environment: Vision and Motor Control Research in Adelaide

This workshop is open to all researchers with an interest in sensory processing and motor control. Early Career Researchers and PhD students are welcome.The workshop will include sessions for researchers and for industry partners.

Date: Tuesday 18 September 2007
Time: Information session (Researchers only) 9.00 - 10.00
Industry partners session (Industry & Researchers) 10.00 - 2.00
Workshop (Researchers only) 2.00 - 5.00
Venue: Majestic Roof Garden Hotel

Please register at www.adelaide.edu.au/cnrc/events. Morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea included and costs covered by the Computational Neuroscience Research Cluster.

European Union - FP7 Funding Information Session

Date: Tuesday 18 September 2007
Time: 9.30am - 12.30pm
Venue: Bradley Forum, Hawke Building, North Terrace at UniSA's City West Campus.A seminar by FEAST is to be held from 9.30am - 12.30pm on 18th September in Adelaide. The venue will be the Bradley Forum, Hawke Building, North Terrace at UniSA's City West Campus.Please rsvp to Kate Jarrett (kate.jarrett@adelaide.edu.au) by COB 10 September 2007.

ARC Linkage Project Information Session

Date: Monday 23 July 2007
Time: 3.00pm - 4.00pm
Venue: Council Room (729) of the Wills BuildingThe Research Branch invites interested researchers and their industry partners to an Information Session on Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage-Projects. The session will be held in the Council Room (729) of the Wills Building on Monday 23rd July 3pm - 4pm.After an introduction to the scheme by Jim Deed of the Research Branch, A/Prof Jeff Schwartz will discuss the ARC's assessment process and grant tips. Dr Paul Tolstoshev of ARI Pty Ltd will also discuss some key issues to consider in forging industry partnerships for this scheme.Printed information will be available and there will be time for questions and discussion.For further details please contact: Jim Deed, Research BranchP: 8303 3534
E: jim.deed@adelaide.edu.au

Premier’s Science & Research Fund - Information Session

Date: Wednesday 18 July 2007
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Venue: Napier G04 Lecture Theatre, The University of Adelaide, North Tce Campus Map ref: K12Prof Alan Johnson AM, Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Vice-President (Research) of the University of Adelaide cordially invites researchers and industry representatives to hear Emeritus Professor Max Brennan AO, Chief Scientist for South Australia, discuss the 2007 round of the Premier’s Science & Research Fund. The Chief Scientist will provide a general overview of the PSRF program (~20 minutes) and the opportunities available for industry-linked research from this exciting South Australian Government research funding scheme, after which he will take your questions. The scheme has been revised to include a focus on Defence and Advanced Manufacturing, capability-building projects, and will now incorporate the former SENRAC scheme. Guidelines for the PSRF will be available from 6 July at: www.innovation.sa.gov.au/sti The information seesion will be held at: Date: Wednesday 18 July 2007 Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm Location: Napier G04 Lecture Theatre, The University of Adelaide, North Tce Campus Map ref: K12(http://www.adelaide.edu.au/campuses/maps2007/northtce.pdf) For enquiries regarding this event, please contact Jim Deed on 8303 3534 or jim.deed@adelaide.edu.au. Alternative sessions will also be held at:: Flinders University: Wednesday 11th July, 1- 2pm (contact: Nicole.Morcom@flinders.edu.au) UniSA: Wednesday 18th July, 9 -10am (contact: Maria.A.Arena@unisa.edu.au)

Animal Ethics Course: The use of animals in Science - Ethical and Practical Considerations

To be held on Friday 9 March 2007 from 9.00 am to 4.30 pm in the National Wine Centre of Australia, Busby Hall, Corner of Botanic and Hackney Roads. The Animal Ethics Committees of the University of Adelaide and the Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science will jointly conduct a one day training course for staff and honours/postgraduate students, including those at other institutions, on Friday 9 March, 2007. The course is particularly aimed at new users but is of interest and value to animal users generally. No fee is charged. Registration is necessary by 2 March. Please visit the AEC website for further details:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/ethics/animal/training/

Heart Foundation Information Session

Date: Monday 22 January 2007
Time: 4.00pm - 4.30pm
Venue: Stirling Lecture Theatre, Room: SG16
Medical School South, Frome RoadThe presentation will outline each award currently being offered by the Heart Foundation in clinical, biomedical or public health research: Grants-in-aid; Postgraduate Scholarships; Postdoctoral Fellowships; Career Development Fellowships; Overseas Fellowships; Vacation Scholarships; and Travel Grants. The information session is valuable for all researchers considering applying for Heart Foundation funding, in particular, those applying for the first time. The information sessions will also cover changes to the Heart Foundation Research Program.

The 2006 Brailsford Robertson Award Presentation & Lecture - Reminder

The University of Adelaide and CSIRO Human Nutrition are jointly funding an award of $200,000 over two years to encourage collaborative research in areas identified as strategic priorities by CSIRO (Obesity, Obesity-related diseases such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease and colorectal cancer, Novel carbohydrate-based foods and Attitudes to novel technologies) and the University of Adelaide (Healthy Development, Healthy Aging, Food). All interested staff are welcome to attend the Brailsford Robertson Award Announcement and Lecture Presentation Date: Tuesday, 5 December
Time: 4.15pm - 5.45pm
Venue: Ira Raymond Room Further details are available on the flyer

ARC Discovery Projects Information Session

Time and Date: 1pm - 2pm, Wednesday, 22 November 2006
Place: Equinox Room, Level 4 Union House, North Terrace Campus The DVC(R) Professor Alan Johnson will be presenting an information session for those wishing to apply for an ARC Discovery Project in 2007. Current member of the ARC College of Experts, A/Professor Jeff Schwartz, and ARC Federation Fellow and past member of the College of Experts, Professor Graeme Hugo will also talk and share their invaluable knowledge and experience and will be happy to answer questions regarding ARC Discovery Projects. After the presentation and questions A/Professor Jeff Schwartz will continue with a session regarding Biological and Biomedical Research Funding by the ARC. The ARC funds basic biological research, even research with a biomedical endpoint. However, the applicability of the research and the presentation of the proposal are different for ARC versus NHMRC. In an effort to prevent local investigators from missing out on valid funding opportunities. A/Professor Schwartz will discuss ARC perspectives on biomedical type research. Presentation by Jeff Schwartz

"Strategies for Winning Research Grants" Information Session at IMVS

The DVC(R), Professor Alan Johnson, will be holding the next information session entitled "Strategies for Winning Research Grants" at IMVS, Robson Lecture Theatre, Level 1 Eleanor Harrold Building, Frome Road, 9:30-11:30am, Thursday 23 November 2006.Speakers at this session will be:
Professor Alan Johnson - Strategies for Winning ARC Grants (presentation)
Professor Valerie Linton - Industry Grants (presentation)
Professor Geoff Fincher - R & D Grants (presentation)
Professor Ray Rodgers - NHMRC Grants (presentation)
Mr Simon Brennan - Research Branch (presentation)If you are interested in attending, please RSVP linda.knobben@adelaide.edu.au by Wednesday 14 November 2006.

Winning Fellowship Applications - Workshop

Tuesday November 7, 3-5pm (followed by drinks and nibbles)
Numico Room, Level 5, Medical School South, University of AdelaideThis workshop is designed to inform PhD students and early to mid career researchers about opportunities for ARC and NHMRC research fellowships. Short presentations from Professor Alan Johnson (ARC) and Associate Professor Sarah Robertson (NHMRC), followed by a panel discussion with current fellowship holders and representatives from Research Branch, will highlight strategies towards successful fellowship applications.See the flyer for full program details or visit: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/harc/news/
RSVP to Alison Wood (for catering): alison.wood@adelaide.edu.au

ARC Feedback Tour

The ARC will be visiting the University of Adelaide on 8 September 2006 for their annual feedback tour.An Open Forum will be held from 2pm in The Equinox Room, Level 4 Union House at the North Terrace campus. The forum's focus will be the ARC's National Competitive Grants Program (NCGP) and general research issues. Presentations by ARC staff will be followed by an opportunity to ask questions. The forum will run for 1 to 1.5 hours.The visiting ARC team will be:

• Professor Peter Høj: Chief Executive Officer & Leader of the ARC TeamDr Mandy Thomas: Executive Director - Humanities & Creative Arts; Discovery Projects and Indigenous Researchers DevelopmentProfessor Jonathan Manton: Executive Director - Mathematics, Information & Communication Sciences; Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and FacilitiesSimon Sedgley: Director, Policy Coordination & External Relations
• Annette Perry: Assistant Director, Program Management Linkage Project

Please RSVP to Ms Genaya Misso (genaya.misso@adelaide.edu.au) by Friday 1 September.

ABRS Funding Opportunities Information Session

Professor Andrew Austin is presenting an information session for researchers interested in applying for an Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) grant for 2007/2008. The ABRS funds:
1. Systematic research on Australian Biota; and
2. The development and design of products that help disseminate taxonomic information to
the wider community. Professor Andrew Austin has won several ABRS grants over the years and is happy to share what he knows about this funding agency. Time: 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Date: Tuesday, 12th September
Location: Rm 209 (2nd Floor) Darling Building
Speaker: Professor Andrew Austin Please contact Felicity Main (felicity.main@adelaide.edu.au) at Research Branch if you plan to attend. Details of the scheme are available at http://www.deh.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/admin/grants/index.html

ARC Linkage Projects Information Session

Research Branch will be presenting a session on the ARC Linkage Project Scheme on Wednesday 16 August 2006, 12.30 - 2pm in the Council Room, Level 7, Wills Building. Grants in this scheme involve collaboration with industry partners and the ARC matching their in-kind and cash contributions. Come and find out more about this exciting scheme and how we can assist you. For further details please contact Tony Hansen on 35175 or by emailPresentations by Tony Hansen, Adrienne Gorringe & Georgia Sherry (presentation)
Presentation by Andy Austin (presentation)
Sample summary project document to help brief potential industry partners (rtf) (thanks to Andy Austin)

"Strategies for Winning Research Grants" Information Session

The DVC(R), Professor Alan Johnson, will be holding a series of information sessions entitled "Strategies for Winning Research Grants". The first session will be held at the North Terrace Campus on Tuesday 25th July from 1:00 to 3:30pm in the Equinox Function Room, Level 4, Union House. The second session will be held at the Waite Campus, Monday 4 September 2006, 11:00am to 1:30pm in the SARDI Auditorium - Level 4, Plant Research Centre. Further sessions will be held later in the year at Roseworthy and the IMVS.Speakers at this session will be:
Ms Lynette Kelly / Don McMaster - Research Branch (presentation)
Professor Alan Johnson - Strategies for Winning ARC Grants (presentation)
Dr Sarah Robertson - NHMRC Grants (presentation)
Professor Geoff Fincher - R & D Grants (presentation)
Professor Valerie Linton - Industry Grants (presentation)
Associate Professor John Spoehr - State Government Grants (presentation)

NHMRC Roadshow

The NHMRC Research Committee will be conducting a national road-show during May and June of this year. The purpose of the road-show is to provide an opportunity for the Research Committee to discuss intended changes to NHMRC's research funding processes with researchers and
research administrators alike. In addition to discussing the changes to NHMRC processes, the Committee will take the opportunity to present international funding opportunities - Human Frontier Science Program and European Union.The session at the University of Adelaide will be on Thursday 15 June 2006, 12.30-4pm, Florey Lecture Theatre, Medical School North (Nth N103), Frome Road. Please RSVP to Elisabeth Pengelley on 8303 3521 or elisabeth.pengelley@adelaide.edu.au. Further information is available in the flier.For those people that missed out on the NHMRC Roadshow, the presentation is available at http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/about/committees/rc/acce.htm. The NHMRC encourages you to view the slides and to provide feedback to research@nhmrc.gov.au.

The State We Are In - State Strategic Plans Seminar

The State Government has developed a range of strategic plans that it uses to assess new initiatives and co-investment opportunities. For researchers who want to seek funding or partnership from state government for new research ideas, it is important that they are fully aware of these plans, and can identify how their research will help deliver against the state's strategic objectives.The Research Clusters of the University of Adelaide and Research Branch are pleased to present a Seminar that will outline the key strategic planning documents for the State Government of South Australia. This is a valuable opportunity for you to be briefed on these documents and seek further advice from senior state public servants. The seminar will be held on 2:00pm-4:00pm Friday 2 June 2006. Further information is available in the flierFrench Embassy and the University of Adelaide Seminar: Cooperation between France and Australia in Science and Technology. Prof. Robert Farhi, Science and Technology Attaché at the French Embassy will be presenting information on the FEAST-France Network and French-Australian Cooperation Tools on Friday 18 November. Presentation available hereARC & NHMRC Thinking Systems Roadshow.
The Australian Research Council (ARC) and the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) are collaborating to develop a new initiative, Thinking Systems, which will progress the Australian Government's National Research Priority goals for Breakthrough Science and Frontier Technologies under the National Research Priority Frontier Technologies for Building and Transforming Australian Industries. The roadshow is to be held on Tuesday 20 September 2005 at 10am in the Theatre S3 Teletheatre in the IST Building at Flinders University. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP genaya.misso@adelaide.edu.au by 15 September 2005. Please also email Genaya if you are unable to attend but wish to be kept informed about the Thinking Systems initiative.
Presentation available