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National Heart Foundation Funding - Information Session

Date Held

Heart Foundation research funding information session

Come and find out about how you can obtain funding for your research from the Heart Foundation.

The following are the details about the information session:
Date: 15 October 2008
Time: 12:30 p.m
Venue: Councillor Room (Level 7 Wills Building), Adelaide University

For more information please click on the Information Brochure.

Please click on the following link for the north terrace campus map:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/campuses/pdf/nt_2004.pdf

Cooperative Research Centres (CRCs) - UA Expression of Interest

Internal Deadline

The CRC Program has recently been reviewed with a report provided
to the Minister. A copy of the report can be downloaded from:

http://www.innovation.gov.au/innovationreview/Documents/
CRCReviewReport.pdf

Whilst final details for the next round of CRC submissions are not yet
available, it is currently believed that the guidelines may be released later
this year (2008) with Stage 1 submissions due in early 2009.

In anticipation of the above timelines, an internal Expression of Interest (EoI)
to participate in a new or renewal/supplementary CRC bid for consideration
by the DVCR is to be completed and submitted to Research Branch by
*Friday 24 October 2008*.

The EoI must be endorsed by the relevant Head(s) of School and Executive Dean(s). The EoI and further information can be found at:

http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/CRCs/

Please direct any queries to don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au (#33347).

National Institutes of Health -financial conflict of interest (FCOI) requirements - Reminder

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The NIH has reminded investigators and institutions of the importance of the financial conflict of interest (FCOI) requirements applicable to all Institutions that apply for NIH research funding. Proper stewardship of Federal funds includes ensuring objectivity of results by protecting Federally-funded research from compromise by FCOI.  It is essential that all NIH-funded Institutions and Investigators are fully aware of their obligations under the FCOI regulation (42 CFR Part 50, Subpart F).  To this end, NIH have developed a Web-based tutorial which reviews the requirements of, and the Institutional and Investigator responsibilities for compliance with, the regulation. The tutorial is designed for use by Institutional officials responsible for managing NIH funded projects and for individuals who are responsible for the design, conduct or reporting of NIH-supported research.  I urge you to encourage all NIH-funded investigators at are encouraged to take the tutorial (which can be accessed at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/coi/index.htm).

For more information on this article please visit their website at:
http://grants.nih.gov/grants/policy/coi/index.htm

NHMRC New Partnership Scheme

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Organisations and researchers now have access to over $100m for research to improve health programs.

Health providers and researchers will be able to form partnerships to apply for a grant from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for any research project that has the potential to improve the health of Australians.

Please note that the internal deadline is December 8, 2008.
Please click on media release for the article.

Research Branch NHMRC section: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/nhmrc/
Relevant Research Branch contact - Health

Important information about new FOR and SEO codes

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The Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification (ANZSRC) has been developed for use in the collection, analysis and dissemination of research and experimental development (R&D) statistics in Australia and New Zealand. Please note that the following codes should be used to fill in application and coversheet forms.

FOR (Field of Research) Codes formerly known as RFCD Codes
- This classification allows R&D activity to be categorised according to the field of research. In this respect, it is the methodology used in the R&D that is being considered. Click here for more information.

SEO (Socio-Economic Objective) Codes
- This classification allows R&D to be categorised according to the purpose or outcome of the R&D as perceived by the data provider (researcher). It consists of discrete economic, social, technological or scientific domains for identifying the principal purposes of the R&D. Click here for more information.

Please refer to the Publications Collection area of Research Branch for the list of FOR & SEO Codes.

Business - FREE Commercial Awareness Seminars

Internal Deadline

Adelaide Research and Innovation Pty Ltd are holding a FREE Lunchtime seminar series for University researchers and students on Commercial funding opportunities, Intellectual Property protection and Tips in research-2-business engagement including pricing and negotiation. Further information and online registration can be done at the following website:

http://www.adelaide.edu.au/aripl/research/seminars/

The information flyer can be downloaded from here (link).

Dates: Wednesday 17 September, 24 September, 8 October 2008,
Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Venue: Art Gallery Auditorium

International Grant Opportunities Information Sessions

Dates held

This is a great opportunity to learn more about International grant opportunities, how to access them and some hints on how to make it easier.  Speakers from faculties will present their experiences in obtaining funding from international sponsors and information about international sponsors will also be provided by Research Branch.

Faculty sessions:

Faculties of the Humanities and Social Sciences and the Professions (combined session):
Date & time: Monday 15 September 2008 - 12.30 to 2.00pm
Please click on the Information Flyer for further details.

Faculty of Health Sciences:
Date & time: Tuesday 16 September 2008 – 3.00 to 4.00pm
Please click on the Information Flyer for further details.

Faculty of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences:
Date & time: Thursday 18 September 2008 – 12.00 to 1.00pm
Please click on the Information Flyer for further details.

Faculty of Sciences:
Date & time: Friday 19 September 2008 – 12.30 to 2.00pm
Please click on the Information Flyer for further details.

For further details about venue and guest speakers please click here for flyers
or contact Dr Don McMaster on X33347 (don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au)

ARC Linkage Projects 2009 Round 2

Internal Deadline

Information regarding the upcoming ARC Linkage Projects  2009 Round 2 funding round can be found here:
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/LinkProj.html, along with the University closing dates for applications and eligibility exemptions/rulings.

If you have queries about the upcoming Linkage Projects grant round, please email 'arcgrants@adelaide.edu.au'.

Note: Please look at the related item titled "GAMS remaining in place for 2008"

GAMS remaining in place for 2008

Internal Deadline

Last week's Research Branch newsletter indicated that ARC Linkage Projects 2009 Round 2 applications would most likely be completed using the ARC's new Research Management System (RMS) instead of the current system, GAMS.

However, we have now been informed that GAMS will remain in place for the remainder of this year, so the Linkage Projects 2009 Round 2 applications will be completed using this system. The new Research Management System is likely to become functional next year. Further information on RMS will be provided on the Research Branch's website: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/when it becomes available.

Information regarding ARC Linkage Projects and the upcoming round can be found here: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/LinkProj.html, along with the University closing dates for applications and eligibility exemptions/rulings.

Australian Respiratory Council - Call for Applications for 2009 Funding

Internal Deadline

Australian Respiratory Council is offering in 2009 several research grants of approximately $50,000 each. These grants are offered nationally to support clinical, public health & basic scientific research in:

1. Tuberculosis
2. Respiratory diseases related to other infections.
3. Smoking-related respiratory diseases.

Applications which particularly address community issues or the health of disadvantaged groups are particularly welcome.

Grants are available for projects in these areas which were submitted to the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) for consideration in 2008, were considered fundable by the NHMRC, but did not receive funding for 2009.

Further information can be downloaded from their website:
http://www.thearc.org.au/

Late applications will not be considered.

Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment (ACTA)

Internal Deadline

Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment (ACTA) invites applications by Universities in the States of Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, Northern Territory, Western Australia, and Charles Sturt University (Albury-Wodonga) for post-graduate student research support in the fields of ecology, wildlife management and natural history studies.

Grants of up to $7,500 will be awarded for the purchase of equipment, supplies, travel to study areas and conferences.

Applications in three general areas are especially encouraged:

• Field work on Australian native plants and animals to gain understanding of ecological interactions, population dynamics, animal behaviour, and species distribution.
• Conservation biology and biodiversity studies relating to the management of protected areas and rare or threatened species in Australia.
• Wildlife management relating to sport hunting, harvesting, pest control, management of non-game animals, and effect of land management on native species.

For further information, guidelines and application form, please visit their website at:
http://www.anz.com/aus/fin/trustees/guNamed.asp#Holsworth

Legal Services Board - New Grants for Legal Projects

Internal Deadline

The Legal Services Board invites applications for grants for legal projects that would benefit the people of Victoria.

The Board’s grants are available in two rounds – Round 1 applies to projects with a budget of up to $50,000 and Round 2 applies to projects with a budget of over $50,000 (major grants).

Please note that applications for grants over $50,000 will open later this year.

The grants are available from the Board administered Public Purpose Fund, which includes funds from a number of sources including the interest on solicitors’ trust accounts and income from investments. With the approval of the Attorney General, the grants can be used for:

1.Law reform
2.Legal education
3.Legal research

Further information such as project grants guidelines and application form can be found on their website:
http://www.lsb.vic.gov.au/Grants.htm

Australia Indonesia Government Research Partnership (AIGRP) - Grants

Internal Deadline

Applications are invited for research funding under the Australia Indonesia Governance Research Partnership.

(AIGRP).Research partnerships from any Australian and Indonesian institution are invited to apply for funding for research projects addressing major governance issues in Indonesia. Generous financial support is available, with proposals being assessed on a competitive basis.

Proposals are welcome on any issue pertaining to governance in Indonesia. Core themes for the AIGRP include:
1. economic policy, reform strategy and business government relations
2. political institutions, public administration, representation of civil society & sectoral interests in policy
processes
3. law, legal institutions and contracting
4. corruption and anticorruption responses.

Research proposals for Round 3 funding should plan to deliver key research findings for the Policy Research Forum in December 2009.

For full details about this opportunity including guidelines and application procedure, please visit:
http://www.aigrp.anu.edu.au/funding/

National Museum of Australia - Museum Fellowships

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The National Museum Fellowship program brings leading scholars to Canberra to help promote the National Museum as a centre of scholarly activity.

The National Museum has developed a significant Visiting Fellowship program for established scholars with a record of achievement in the Museum’s fields of interest. These Fellowships bring leading scholars into the Museum’s Centre for Historical Research to

1. promote the National Museum of Australia as a centre of scholarship,
2. undertake research relating to the Museum’s collections and programs, and
3. maintain a flux of new ideas and expertise in the Museum.

The Visiting Fellowships scheme encourages research relating to the Museum's collections and programs. It also maintains a flux of new ideas and expertise in the Museum.

For further information about this opportunity, guidelines and application form, please visit their website by clicking here.

European University Institute - Jean Monnet Fellowships

Internal Deadline

Through its Jean Monnet Fellowship Programme the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies offers yearly between 15 and 20 fellowships to post-docs in an early stage of their academic career. During their stay at the RSCAS, fellows work on a selected topic that fits well in the overall research profile of the RSCAS and they are expected to participate actively in the academic life of the Centre and of the EUI. Each fellow is assigned a professorial mentor. Their stay at the Centre should result in the publication of either a RSCAS Working Paper or a publication in a scientific journal or with an appropriate publishing house.

The basic stipend ranges from 1,200 to 2,000 Euro (after tax) per month, depending on age and other means, as in the case of paid sabbatical leave.

1. The Jean Monnet Fellowships are intended to support post-doctoral research by academics in the early stages of their professional career.
2. Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Jean Monnet Fellowships.
3. Fellows should have a good knowledge of the languages most relevant to their proposed research, and a working knowledge of English.

For full details and application guidelines, please visit their website:
http://www.iue.it/Servac/Postdoctoral/JeanMonnetFellowships/

Foundation Fyssen - Research Grants

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The aim of the Fyssen Foundation is to "encourage all forms of scientific inquiry into cognitive mechanisms, including thought and reasoning, which underlie animal and human behaviour; their biological and cultural bases, and phylogenetic and ontogenetic development". The Foundation supports research in ethology, psychology, neurobiology, anthropology, ethnology, human paleontology and archaeologie.

They are intended to support post-doctoral researchers, under 35 years of age in the biological sciences and under 40 years of age in the human sciences, rather already holder of a post, who wish to work independently by establishing around them a research team to achieve a collective scientific operation in a laboratory in France and who will work in keeping with the Foundation's goals. Priority will be given to researchers who will develop their project in a different laboratory from the one they received their doctorate (Ph.D.) and from the laboratory(ies) where they are working at present.

For full details and application forms, please visit their website:
http://www.fondation-fyssen.org/subventionsUS.html

Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc - Call for Research Proposals (Letter of Intent)

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TSA's mission is to identify the cause of, find the cure for and control the effects of Tourette Syndrome.  We offer resources and referrals to help people and their families cope with the problems that occur with TS. 

TSA  funds research that will ultimately find the cause of and cure for TS and, at the same time, lead to improved medications and treatments. Any research study that has the potential to contribute to the understanding of Tourette Syndrome, including genetics, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical studies and animal model development.

Candidates must have a M.D., Ph.D. or equivalent.  Previous experience in the field of movement disorders is desirable, but not essential.  Applicants may reside outside the United States.

Research Grant Awards: up to $75,000 for 1 year.

Further information, guidelines and application forms are available on their website: http://tsa-usa.org/research.html

American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund - New Directions Grants (ND)

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The emphasis of the New Directions (ND) grants is focused on providing funds for scientists and engineers who have very limited or even no preliminary results for a research project they wish to pursue with the intention of using the PRF-driven preliminary results to seek continuation funding from other agencies. The ND grants are to be used to illustrate proof of concept, that is, feasibility, and, accordingly, are to be viewed as seed money for new research ventures.

Research Topics:

• Synthetic Organic Chemistry
• Geochemistry
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Physical Organic Chemistry
• Surface Science
• Chemical Physics/Physical Chemistry
• Polymer Science
• Geology and Geophysics
• Chemical and Petroleum Engineering
• Material Science

Available funding is $100,000 over 2 years. Further information regarding this opportunity and application guidelines, please visit their website by clicking here.

The Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA) & Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) - Exchange Program - Australia & India

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The aims of the program include collaboration between Australian and Indian scholars, the opportunity for access to research and research materials not easily accessible outside the countries concerned and the development of networks of scholars with related interests, both within and between the two countries.

Academy is responsible for international excursion fares to the capital city of the host country and the host provides local transport, meals and accommodation as outlined in the Exchange Agreement. The priorities of this program include:

• to address the pressing current problems in society; to strengthen research capabilities and encourage quality work in India and in Australia through interactions with scholars at institutes in both countries and establishing collaborative research relationships with them;
• to promote multidisciplinary and structurally-oriented social science research in areas of medium- and long-term interest, particularly those related to processes of social change.

Both sides will carry on exchanges and cooperation in fields of social sciences and undertake joint research projects. For this purpose, both sides will exchange scholarly visits of all forms on the principle of equality with a yearly maximum to ASSA and the ICSSR of the equivalent of six thousand Australian dollars ($A6,OOO each in total).

For additional information and application form, please visit their website:
http://www.assa.edu.au/International/india.htm

Association of Commonwealth Universities Grants for International Collaboration - Travel Grant

Internal Deadline

Funds are available to support international joint activities, involving British scholars in collaboration with Commonwealth partners. Applications must be for projects involving genuine collaborative work between a defined group of scholars in one, or possibly two, other Commonwealth countries. Priority will be given to applications involving the initiation of a new programme where there is an expectation of continued collaboration, or a defined outcome such as planned joint publications.

1. Grants are available for advanced research, at postdoctoral or equivalent level or beyond in the fields of the humanities and social sciences.
2. Awards will not be made retrospectively; applications must be made in time for them to be considered well before the research is due to begin.
3. Participants must be on the staff of a university in membership of the ACU at the time of application.

Funding up to £5000 is available, and intended to cover travel, maintenance costs and approved research expenditure incurred in the partner country or countries. The award is not intended to cover institutional overheads or permanent staff costs. Support will not be offered for an open-ended programme involving widespread international participation, or a programme of benefit primarily to the British partner.

For information and application procedure, please visit their website by clicking here.

Australasian Science Prize 2008 - Call for Nominations

External Deadline

Australasian Science seeks nominations for the 2008 Australasian Science Prize for outstanding achievement by an Australasian scientist or small research team. Nominations may be for an individual or a pair/small group provided they have been contributing equally to a single, clearly identified project.

For more information and nomination procedure please visit their website:
http://www.australasianscience.com.au/AS_Prize.php

Australasian psychological Society (APS) - Awards Program 2008

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The APS offers a range of awards and prizes every year that encourage and reward excellence in psychology, and also funds a range of grants and fellowships to support research and education in psychology. The following are the awards:

1. Distinguished Scientific Contribution Award 
2. The APS Prize 
3. Pearson Education and APS Early Career Teaching Award 
4. Distinguished Contribution to Education Award 
5. Early Career Research Awards 
6. Award for Excellent PhD Thesis in Psychology 

Please click on each award to learn more. In addition, nomination procedure and application forms are available under each award.

For information please visit:
http://www.psychology.org.au/about/awards/2008/

Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE)
Awards 2009

Internal Deadline

Applications for 2009 awards are now open

AINSE will advance research, education and training in the field of nuclear science and engineering and related fields within Australasia by being, in particular, the key link between universities, ANSTO, other member organisations and major nuclear science and associated facilities. To achieve this vision AINSE will implement strategies in the following key areas:

• access to major facilities
• scientific outcomes
• membership
• networking

AINSE provides funds to assist researchers from member universities to gain access to ANSTO and other AINSE facilities. Awards are awarded for one year commencing in January.

For detailed information regarding the award, conditions and procedures and guidelines are available on their website at:
http://www.ansto.gov.au/ainse/for_academic_researchers/ainse_awards.html

Hansjorg Eichler Scientific Research Fund

Internal Deadline

Applications for an Award from the Hansjörg Eichler Research Fund are welcomed from all current financial members of the Australian Systematic Botany Society. The project must contribute to Australian systematic botany (including cryptogams); must be carried out within Australia; and the applicant must be attached to an Australian research institute (in the broadest sense).

The maximum grant awarded will be $2000. Large capital items will not be considered.

Students, recent graduates and newly-established botanists will be given preference. Applications will be assessed on the quality of the applicant and the proposed project. The project should be clearly defined in scope and preferably result in a publication.

Please visit their website for further information including selection criteria and application form: http://www.anbg.gov.au/asbs/eichler/index.html

Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) Bursaries for Student Travel / Conference Support Awards

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The ABRS Bursaries is a scheme that offers small grants to postgraduate students who wish to travel to national or international conferences on systematics or taxonomy.

ABRS offers financial support to postgraduate students in Australian institutions to travel to a national or international conferences relevant to both the student’s research program in systematics or taxonomy and the Aim and Objectives of the ABRS. A maximum of $1000 is available for an international conference and $500 for travel within Australia. Up to $10 000 is available each year for these awards.

The Bursaries Guidelines and Application form package, and the Conditions of Award are available from this page.

For more information regarding guidelines and application forms please visit their website: http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/admin/training/
index.html#bursaries

Rural Research and Development (RIRDC) - Call for Applications (Preliminary)

Internal Deadline

The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) invests in the knowledge needs of our three portfolio areas:
1. New rural industries;
2. Specific established industries; and
3. Cross-sectoral national rural issues.

RIRDC invites preliminary research proposals that will meet the specific objectives, or a number of objectives, of our programs. Their investments are driven by Five-Year R&D plans which address the needs of each industry and ensure priorities are industry and government-driven.  Overall, their aim is for a more profitable, dynamic and sustainable rural sector. RIRDC also welcome and encourage your collaboration with other research providers to build the critical research mass necessary to meet the objectives.

For more information please visit their website which is:
http://www.rirdc.gov.au/business/

This website includes a guide to the application process – Doing Business with RIRDC – as well as the detailed research priorities for each R&D program.

Relevant Research Branch Contact:
Chelsea Dubois (chelsea.dubois@adelaide.edu.au)
(Ext: 33716)

Susan G. Komen for the Cure - Promise Grants (PG)

Internal Deadline

Susan G. Komen for the Cure is excited to announce the release of Promise Grants for the 2008-2009 Research Program. The Request for Applications (RFA) is now available at
www.komen.org/grants or www.komengrantsaccess.org.

Promise Grants – Promise Grants provide up to $1.5M annually over five years to support programs with collaborative and cross-disciplinary research projects that provide integrated approaches to solving critical challenges to the rapid translation of scientific discoveries into new or enhanced clinical tools and applications that have the greatest potential to significantly reduce breast cancer incidence and/or mortality within the next decade. Integrated programs of research projects addressing critical challenges in population disparities in breast cancer outcomes and triple negative breast cancer are of special interest and may receive funding priority. Pre-applications are required prior to starting a full application.

Pre-Application Due – September 18, 2008 (Internal).
Full Application Due – November 27, 2008 (Internal).

Information about Komen’s Research Program and details about funding opportunities are available from Susan G. Komen for the Cure at: http://www.komen.org/grants. 

Applications are submitted online. Please forward a copy of the application along with a completed Grants Application Coversheet to Don McMaster:
don.mcmaster@adelaide.edu.au

The National Ataxia Foundation - Fellowship Award

Internal Deadline

NAF research awards are for new and innovative studies that are relevant to the cause, pathogenesis or treatment of the hereditary or sporadic ataxias.
Post-doctoral fellowship awards are to serve as a bridge from post-doctoral positions to junior faculty positions.

Applicants should have completed at least one year of post-doctoral training, but not more than two at the time of application, and should have shown a commitment to research in the field of ataxia. The award will permit individuals to spend an additional third year in a post-doctoral position and increase chances to establish an independent ataxia research program. A letter from the mentor should outline a program of studies for the applicant, and delineate the candidate’s future plans. It is anticipated that the average funds granted will be in the $35,000 to $45,000 range.

For further information regarding this opportunity and application procedure please visit: http://www.ataxia.org/research/ataxia-research-grants.aspx

The National Ataxia Foundation - Friedreich's Ataxia Special Projects Award

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This Friedreich's Ataxia Special Projects Award is for new and innovative studies that are relevant to the cause, pathogenesis or treatment of Friedreich’s ataxia. Due to the generous support from NAF’s donors, these additional funds are available to support FRDA research through this Friedreich’s Ataxia Special Projects Award. Each recipient will receive $100,000 per year for two (2) years based on performance.

For further information regarding this opportunity and application procedure please visit: http://www.ataxia.org/research/ataxia-research-grants.aspx

The Gerald R. Ford Foundation - Research Travel Grants Program

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The Gerald R. Ford Foundation awards grants of up to $2,000 each in support of research in the holdings of the Gerald R. Ford Library. A grant defrays travel, living, and photocopy expenses of a research trip to the Ford Library. Overseas applicants are welcome to apply, but they will be responsible for the costs of travel between their home country and North America. The grants only cover travel within North America.

For frequently asked questions and information on how to apply are available on their website: http://www.fordlibrarymuseum.gov/library/foundationgrants.asp

Australian Pork - Travel Awards

Internal Deadline

Travel funds are limited and thus APL is unlikely to provide support for simply presenting a paper at a conference.  APL expects those travelling to critically review papers presented and provide a report to APL that includes recommendations for industry.

Please visit their website below for an application form or click here (link).
Website: http://www.australianpork.com.au/pages/page41.asp