Research Branch Bulletin

NHMRC's Research Grants Management System (RGMS) is now open for the following grant schemes:

• Development Grants
• Program Grants

For funding policies and application guidelines visit www.nhmrc.gov.au.
Further information on this system is now available on our website:  http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/nhmrc/RGMS.html.

The 2010 round of the Criminology Research Council research grants are now open.

Grants are considered if they are public policy-relevant, have practical application, contribute to the understanding, prevention or correction of criminal behaviour and will make a substantial and original contribution to criminological knowledge. Grants are considered for if they are related to criminological research (including the dissemination of information and advice and the publication of reports, periodicals, books and papers in connection with criminological research and the results of criminological research) as are determined by the Council.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.criminologyresearchcouncil.gov.au/applications/

The Butterfly Research Institute (BRI) is a research institute ‘without walls’ established to bring together eating disorder and body image research from all over Australia. In particular it aims to support research that is collaborative with science outside the field of eating disorders. It was established through the generosity of the 2009 Commemorative grant from the Sidney Myer Trust and the Myer Foundation.

The BRI places value on:

• collaboration between researchers, clinical treatment and the lived experience
• research outside traditional fields of eating disorder research e.g. bench science and the social sciences
• growing new ‘brains’ by providing
• multi disciplinary research

The BRI is now accepting applications for research grants for collaborative projects as well as research scholarships in the form of a full PhD scholarship and PhD top up scholarships.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://thebutterflyfoundation.org.au/CMSPageDetails.aspx?CMS_Page_Id=19&Parent_CMS_Page_Id=3

Applications for grants valued between $10,000 and $50,000 for one year are now sought to be used for research into the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of arthritis.

The objectives of the research and professional education program are:

• To support specific research projects into arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders
• To support and foster the career development of scientists and clinical investigators committed to research into arthritis and allied disorders

There are three categories:

• Fellowships
• Scholarships
• Grants in Aid and Project Grants

Awards are available to clinical, scientific and allied health professionals who work in universities, hospitals or recognised research institutes.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.arthritisaustralia.com.au/index.php/research-grants/research-grants-program.html

The Mary Philippa Brazill Foundation was established in 1993 for the purpose of providing financial support for research and education in ethics with an emphasis on the ethics of health care and with special regard to the promotion of these activities in Catholic institutions in Australia.

The Trustees of the Foundation invite applications for Grants for 2010 from individuals in their personal capacity and as representatives of institutions wishing to sponsor scholars and conferences.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://brazill.mercy.org.au/grant.html

Call for Nominations

• PCFA Prize and Lecture for Outstanding Excellence in Prostate Cancer Research
• PCFA Young Investigator of the Year Award

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia invites you to nominate candidates for the PCFA Prize and Lecture for Outstanding Excellence in Prostate Cancer Research and the PCFA Young Investigator of the Year Award, honouring two generations of scientists in the prostate cancer research field.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.anz.com/personal/private-bank-trustees/trustees/apply-grant/named-charitable-trusts/

There are two categories of grants open to applications for The Mason Foundation:

• Medical and Scientific Research Grants – Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Individual grants of in the vicinity of $100,000 will be considered, grants will be made to organisations in Australia.
• Research into more effective diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, care or treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; and/or
• Research into cures for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
• Ramaciotti Medal for Biomedical Research: Individual grants of up to $50,000 will be considered.
• Research into more effective diagnosis, or treatment of Alzheimer’s disease; and/or
• Research into cures for Alzheimer’s disease.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.anz.com/personal/private-bank-trustees/trustees/apply-grant/named-charitable-trusts/

The E-Concept provides a formal mechanism for anyone, at anytime, to put forward an idea to the GRDC for consideration – not an opportunity for researchers to submit traditional preliminary research proposals or to extend existing projects.

The E-Concept is available to both the public and private sectors. GRDC is looking for truly innovative ideas that their current investment process may not have identified but may contribute significantly to achieving our objectives. For the purposes of the E-concept process innovation is defined as: A new idea (methodology/practice/technology/product/service) that adds value, which has not previously been considered for implementation by the grains industry.

Further information can be found at http://www.grdc.com.au/director/apply/econcept

The Norman Wettanhall Foundation’s objective is to support projects that enhance or maintain the vitality and diversity of the Australian natural living environment. It should be noted that guidelines have recently changed and projects must have strong links with a community group working to improve the natural environment to be considered.

Support is given to projects that enhance or maintain the vitality and diversity of the Australian natural living environment. The objectives of the grants are to build capacity in local communities to effect long-term beneficial change in the natural environment and to support and encourage research, monitoring and knowledge sharing relating to all aspects of Australia's natural environment.

Note: Internal closing date is 23rd June for full application but pre approval must be sought from the Foundation prior to this. Please visit the following website for further information.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.nwf.org.au/grants/index.html

ANLEC R&D receives and administers funds to support the research and development necessary for demonstrating and deploying low emissions coal technologies. This funding is provided by the Commonwealth Government of Australia, and by ACALET (Australian Coal Association Low Emission Technologies Ltd) through the Coal21 initiative.

Competitive grants for Australian Research and Technical Development should be relevant to the following low emissions coal technologies:

• Integrated Gasification Combined Cycle Systems
• Post Combustion Capture Systems
• Oxy-PF Combustion Systems
• CO2 Transport and Storage
• Advanced Low Emission Technologies for Brown Coal
• Permitting, Policy and Portfolio Assessment

ANLEC R&D does not choose to impose a minimum funding level on prospective projects. However, applicants should note that research proposals are invited to a competitive process where the maximum funding available for approval in this program of activity, for 2010 - 2011, is $5 million.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.anlecrd.com.au/

The Ian Potter Foundation is one of Australia's leading private philanthropic organisations. The Foundation has a track record of funding projects led by far sighted individuals and organisations that improve the Australian community's ability to respond creatively to social, environmental, science and health issues, and that develop our capacity as a nation through the arts and education.

Applications in this round will be accepted for the following program areas:

• Arts
• Education
• Community Wellbeing
• Community Wellbeing International Travel Grants

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://foundation.ianpotter.org.au/how_to_apply.html

Health Sciences

Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI), the Office of Behavioral and Social Sciences Research (OBSSR) and the Office of Disease Prevention (ODP), National Institutes of Health, invites exploratory pilot/feasibility study and small clinical trial (R21) applications from institutions/organizations that propose to test novel home or family based interventions for the prevention or management of overweight in infancy and early childhood. Tested interventions can use behavioral (including dietary and physical activity), environmental, or other relevant approaches. 

Applications should focus on infants and young children (to age six years) and emphasize the role of home environment and the influence of family/extended family members and parents (including guardians/substantial care-providers) within the child’s home environment.  The direct goal of this initiative is to fund research that will advance knowledge for innovative approaches to the prevention or management of overweight in children less than 6 years of age, with potential for future research clinical trial applications either in the home or linked to a community setting.  Research should consider the role of families in the initiation, support, and reinforcement of fundamental food and beverage consumption, physical activity practices, and sedentary behaviors. 

In addition it is of interest to elucidate various underlying behavioral determinants that are crucial to initiate or sustain changes in behaviors that impact energy balance.  Research designs may include linkages with other settings (e.g., daycare, pre-school, or other community venues) or other care providers (e.g., health care providers or teachers) but must include infants or children less than age six years as the primary study participant along with parents, and/or other family members residing with the child.  The overarching goal is to identify interventions that influence parent and child behaviors that contribute to inappropriate weight gain, and thereby improve subsequent health status in childhood, adolescence, and adulthood for which overweight is a known risk factor.

For more information and application guidelines, please visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-128.html

Health Sciences

Susan G. Komen for the Cure announces the upcoming release of Request for Applications (RFAs) for Investigator-Initiated and Career Catalyst Research Grants for 2010-2011. 

Investigator-Initiated Research (IIR): Grants provide up to US$600,000 over three years to stimulate exploration of new ideas and novel approaches in breast cancer research and clinical practice that will lead to reductions in breast cancer incidence and mortality within the next decade. Komen is introducing a new approach to its IIR RFA in an effort to align supported research projects with Komen’s annual strategic objectives and to provide consistency for the research community. For the next few years, the IIR RFA will focus on four standing topic areas—prevention/early detection; novel therapeutics and resistance; the biology of breast cancer; and disparities—within which very specific research issues will be identified for that year’s RFA. This year’s research areas are as follows:

• Prevention/Early Detection - Molecular Predictors of High Risk and Early Disease
• Novel Therapeutics and Resistance - Targeted Therapies for Endocrine Resistant Disease
• Biology of Breast Cancer
• Therapeutic Implications of Micrometastases
• Epigenetic Alterations and all issues relevant to Disparities in Breast Cancer Outcomes

Career Catalyst Research (CCR) Grants: CCR Grants provide unique opportunities for scientists in the early stages of their career to achieve research independence with an independent award of up to US$450,000 over three years. CCR investigators lead a research project addressing an important question in breast cancer research and complete a self-defined career development plan with support from a mentor committee. This year’s annual research focus areas are: Biology and Translation, and Disparities in Breast Cancer Outcomes.

Please forward a copy of the application along with the completed Grant Application Coversheet to Don McMaster at the Research Branch – don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

For more information and application guidelines, please visit:
http://ww5.komen.org/ResearchGrants/FundingOpportunities.html

Health Sciences

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) issued by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), National Institutes of Health (NIH), invites research applications in support of preclinical development of lead candidate therapeutics against Nesseria gonorrhoeae, Hepatitis B Virus and Clostridium difficile. The NIAID intends to commit US$6 million in total costs in FY2011 to fund 6-10 applications in response to this FOA.

Individuals with the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to carry out the proposed research are invited to work with their institution/ organization to develop an application for support. Individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups as well as individuals with disabilities are always encouraged to apply for NIH support.

For more information and application guidelines, please visit:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/rfa-files/RFA-AI-10-010.html#SectionIV

H&SS

The IELTS Joint Research Committee is interested in supporting external researchers to conduct quality research under the three headings below. This year we would particularly encourage applications to undertake research studies which fit within these broad areas:

• Test development and validation issues
• Issues relating to contexts of test
• Issues of test impact

Proposals are welcomed from researchers and institutions with expertise in language learning and assessment research. In addition, as part of the IELTS policy of stimulating test-related research among its stakeholders, it is hoped that proposals will come from researchers and organisations who have a direct and ongoing connection with IELTS e.g. consultants, examiners and IELTS Administration Centres.

The maximum amount of funding which will be made available for any one proposal is £15,000/AUS$36,000 (including institutional overheads/taxes). This upper limit may be reviewed in exceptional circumstances. The research study will need to be completed and a full report submitted by the end of December 2011. Please note that applications for extensive travel or large items of equipment are not encouraged.

For more information and application guidelines, please visit:
http://www.ielts.org/researchers/grants_and_awards/guidelines_for_applying.aspx

Multidisciplinary

This scheme is a joint initiative of the Go8 Universities and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). It supports exchanges for Go8 researchers to spend time at partner institutions in Germany and for collaborating German researchers to spend time at Go8 universities. The scheme aims to foster research collaboration of the highest quality between Australian researchers from Go8 universities and German researchers and to result in research outcomes and the exchange of skills and knowledge of mutual benefit to Australia and Germany.

Australian applicants must use the Australian application pack and send the application to their designated contact officer in the research office at his/her university. The German collaborating partner must submit a corresponding application, with the same project title, to the DAAD in Bonn by the closing date of 30 June 2010.

Applications (one signed hard copy, one electronic copy and a University of Adelaide application coversheet signed by the researcher and Head of School) should be forwarded to Dr Don McMaster in Research Branch by the internal closing date of 30 June 2010. For any queries, please contact Don (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au) or Kerrie Thornton at Go8 Office ph. 0262395488 or kerrie.thornton@go8.edu.au.

For more information and application guidelines, please visit:
http://www.go8.edu.au/university-staff/international-collaboration/
81-go8-germany-joint-research-co-operation-scheme

The Neville and Jeanne York PhD Scholarship is offered to a PhD applicant – anywhere in Australia- investigating Motor Neuron Disease. The applicant must be beginning their first year of the Scholarship.

This opportunity is offered under our Research Companion Program which is a three-way financial commitment between a co-funding Rotary Club or District, Australian Rotary Health and the administering university of research institute. They are currently funding over 50 students Australia-wide with research funding totalling over $1,000,000 in medical and mental health research.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au/Information-About/Research/Current-Opportunities.aspx

This opportunity is offered under our Funding Partner Program which is a three-way financial commitment between a co-funding Rotary Club or District, Australian Rotary Health and the administering university of research institute. We are currently funding over 50 students Australia-wide with research funding totalling over $1,000,000 in medical and mental health research.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au/Information-About/Research/Current-Opportunities.aspx

Applications are invited for postdoctoral bursaries from candidates in any area of the Humanities and Social Sciences, whose work falls within the scope of one of the Institute for Advanced Studies' current research themes or across disciplinary boundaries in the Humanities. The bursaries are tenable for Fellowships of three to nine months, in the period 1st September 2010 – 31st August 2011.

Awards will be up to a maximum of £10,000. The bursary may be used to top up an existing postdoctoral Fellowship (eg British Academy), or as a contribution towards living expenses. Applicants must have been awarded a doctorate, normally within the last three years, and should not have held a permanent position at a university, or a previous Fellowship at the Institute for Advanced Studies. Those who have held temporary and / or short term appointments are eligible to apply.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.iash.ed.ac.uk/bursaries.html

Each calendar year the Society donates approximately $150,000 to maintain its programme of sponsorship of Australian adventurers, scientific and environmental research, and community projects. Over the years it has spent more than $8,000,000 supporting Australian endeavour in all these fields. Australian scientists, community organisations and individuals developing projects in Australia and abroad are welcome to apply for Society sponsorship.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ainse.edu.au/ainse/for_academic_researchers/ainse_awards2.html

The Foundation's competitive early career travel grants program is distinctive in Australian philanthropy. The travel grants enable outstanding individuals, with promising careers and potentially important contributions to make to the Australian community, to exchange knowledge with their peers through participation in professional development opportunities, for example attending an international conference in their field of growing expertise.

The grants made are small, generally between $2,000 and $3,000, and are paid to the individuals employing organisation.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://foundation.ianpotter.org.au/travel

Call for Nominations

• PCFA Prize and Lecture for Outstanding Excellence in Prostate Cancer Research
• PCFA Young Investigator of the Year Award

The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia invites you to nominate candidates for the PCFA Prize and Lecture for Outstanding Excellence in Prostate Cancer Research and the PCFA Young Investigator of the Year Award, honoring two generations of scientists in the prostate cancer research field.

The PCFA Prize and Lecture for Outstanding Excellence in Prostate Cancer Research will be presented to an outstanding Australian scientist for his or her seminal contributions to the field of prostate cancer research. Such investigations must have been conducted in basic, translational, clinical, epidemiological, or behavioural science in prostate cancer research. Furthermore, these studies must indicate a major impact on the field, as well as stimulating new directions in this important area.

The Young Investigator of the Year Award will be presented to the most accomplished young scientist in the prostate cancer field.
Both awards will be announced at the 2nd PCFA International Meeting held in Brisbane 6-8th August 2010, Gold Coast, Brisbane, Australia.

Note: All nominations should be sent directly to: MXhilaga@prostate.org.au

The Future Water Leaders Award is designed to recognise young researchers who have new results to communicate about a water-related topic. The Award promotes excellence in the development of those who are capable researchers, communicators and innovative thinkers. It gives postgraduate students the opportunity to raise the profile of their research and receive recognition for their work. 

Opportunity to enter the 2010 Riversymposium Future Water Leaders Award is now open to any PhD student 35 years old or younger currently undertaking postgraduate research on a water related topic through any recognised institution within Australia.

Postgraduate research students are encouraged to apply - entry will be open shortly.  The entry process involves the submission of a 200 word abstract and a 4-page extended summary. To recognise postgraduate water researchers, the International Riversymposium will present an award to the winner of the Future Water Leaders Award at the 13th International Riversymposium held in Perth from 11 - 14 October 2010.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.riversymposium.com/index.php?page=YWS+Award.

The object of this Foundation is to encourage and promote research and education in the fields of crop science, especially related to the wheat industry in southern Australia; and social science related to the understanding and education in Australian languages and culture of the Australian Aborigines, especially in respect of land use in southern Australia.

Requests for less than $10,000 will have a greater chance of success but larger grants will be considered. Further, applications which have a high probability of having an impact on the relevant community in the short term will be given more favourable consideration.

For further information on how to apply, please see their guidelines.

Margaret George Awards commemorate the life and work of Margaret George. They are designed to help talented, emerging scholars complete an innovative and quality research project that:

• is significant for Australian audiences
• makes substantial use of our collection

Successful applicants could be emergent historians, academics, independent researchers or journalists with a talent for research. It is desirable that applicants have a record of achievement in their chosen field and the potential to excel further.

Note: The award is not granted to support current postgraduate or doctoral projects.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.innovation.sa.gov.au/education/award_programs/south_australian_science_excellence_awards

The Leukaemia Foundation is the only national not-for-profit foundation dedicated to the care and cure of patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma, and related blood disorders. Through its National Research Program, the Foundation seeks to foster innovative research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of these cancers, and the care of patients and families. The program includes grants for research projects, in addition to scholarships and fellowships to foster the careers of talented young scientists and doctors.

The Leukaemia Foundation invites expressions of interest for grants-in-aid for research projects to support basic, applied and translational research in all fields of research which will improve outcomes for people with blood cancers and related disorders. Applicants are encouraged to develop innovative approaches to haematological problems, especially in the areas of basic or fundamental research.

Applications for grants-in-aid in the range $50,000 - $100,000 per annum will be considered for research staff salaries and/or maintenance costs to support research projects. Leukaemia Foundation grants-in-aid are not intended to fund shortfalls for other grants received. Applications for shortfall funding will not be considered.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.leukaemia.org.au/web/research/researchgrants_applications.php#clinicalTrialGrant

The Leukaemia Foundation is the only national not-for-profit foundation dedicated to the care and cure of patients and families living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma, and related blood disorders. Through its National Research Program, the Foundation seeks to foster innovative research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of these cancers, and the care of patients and families. The program includes grants for research projects, in addition to scholarships and fellowships to foster the careers of talented young scientists and doctors.

The Leukaemia Foundation invites expressions of interest for the funding of clinical trials research into haematological malignancies commencing in 2011. Projects must be initiated by Australian investigators. Projects should address issues with strong potential to significantly impact clinical practice in the management of patients with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma, or other blood or bone marrow cancers and disorders, and may include therapeutic or psycho-social intervention trials.

Funding of projects will be considered for up to 3 years and for a maximum of $200,000 per year although some variation to the timeline may be accepted. Payment schedules for the grant will be tied to agreed milestones negotiated at time of grant offer. The trial must commence within 12 months of receipt of the funding offer.

Note: The Leukaemia Foundation Clinical Trial Grant is not intended to fund shortfalls for other grants received. Applications for shortfall funding will not be considered. It is anticipated that one Clinical Trial Grant may be awarded nationally in 2011.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.leukaemia.org.au/web/research/researchgrants_applications.php#clinicalTrialGrant

The Wildlife Preservation Society of Australia University Research Grants are offered to honours or postgraduate students at Australian universities. Each year, ten $1,000 grants are awarded.

Applicants must be a member of the Society, and those wishing to join can do so at www.wpsa.org.au. Grants are available for research projects of direct relevance to the conservation of Australian wildlife - plant or animal. Grants may be used for the purchase of equipment and consumables, travel expenses related to field research, or attendance at conferences at which you are presenting your work.

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.wpsa.org.au/grt_uni.html

Applications are now open for the 2010 series of the AINSE (Australian Institute for Nuclear Science and Engineering) Research Fellowships. 
AINSE Research Fellowships are tenable at any AINSE member university. Applicants are required to discuss, in the first instance, their research program with their chosen institution and provide an outline of the program agreed with the sponsoring university/institution.  This year we have broadened the areas in which applications are encouraged, to include:

• neutron scattering;
• biological problems using radionuclide techniques;
• high-resolution climate records using nuclear techniques; and
• multi-scale materials modelling or structural materials for extreme environments

AINSE Research Fellowship are offered at academic level B for outstanding and enthusiastic scientists with 3 -  8 years postdoctoral experience to undertake research that is relevant to ANSTO’s programs or makes major use of ANSTO’s facilities.  Information on current research and facilities, and contact details for ANSTO staff can be found at: http://www.ansto.gov.au/.

AINSE Research Fellows receive substantial allowances for research expenses, paid through their university, as well as the travel and subsistence costs associated with visits to ANSTO, conferences and Australian universities.

The fellowships are open nationally and internationally but the recipients must be qualified for entry to the ANSTO site. To maximise the number of scholarships the host University will contribute an amount representing 50% of the employment costs for the fellow (salary, superannuation etc).

For further information and application instructions, please visit:
http://www.ainse.edu.au/ainse/for_academic_researchers/ainse_awards2.html