Research Branch Newsletter - 25 June 2007

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Subscribe to NHMRC Tracker

The NHMRC invites researchers to subscribe to the NHMRC Tracker, a fortnightly email bulletin that keeps you up-to-date with the National Health and Medical Research Council's major activities and announcements. To subscribe, send an email to nhmrc.media@nhmrc.gov.au.

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. The inaugural ARIIAS - Adelaide Research and Innovation Impact Awards - will reward researchers in four categories: Innovation & Entrepreneurship; New Achievers in Commercial Research; Growth in Contract Research; and Most Exciting New Disclosure. The first three categories offer prize money of $10,000 each and the latter category, recognising future commercial research opportunities, offers $5000 prize money. Staff members of the University of Adelaide (full-time and part-time), including affiliated titleholders who are pursuing research activities through ARI, are eligible to enter the awards. Finalists will be selected for each award and the winners will be announced at a gala presentation night in October. Visit http://www.adelaide.edu.au/aripl for more information and a copy of the application form. Applications close Friday 28 September 2007.

2008 French Australian Science and Technology Programme (FAST)

The 2008 French Australian Science and Technology programme (FAST) is currently open. The objective of FAST is to promote and support scientific and technological cooperation between Australian and French researchers in both public and private sectors. FAST will provide financial assistance, on a competitive basis, for small collaborative research projects (including project specific follow-up meetings) between Australian and French researchers. Activities that are eligible for funding support are only international travel and living expenses. Accordingly, funding does not extend to insurances, salaries and equipment expenses. Applications must be for funding for collaboration between Australian and French partners. Each partner must submit an application to their respective Government (DEST for the Australian applicants, EGIDE for the French). Applications must be submitted online by Monday 16 July 2007 and a hard copy forwarded to Research Branch. Australian applicants should refer to the FAST guidelines, available at: https://sciencegrants.dest.gov.au/ISL/, before commencing their application.

2008 Fulbright Scholarships

2008 Fulbright Scholarship applications now open Valued at up to $A40,000, Fulbright scholarships are open to Australian citizens to undertake research or study in the United States for 3-12 months. Scholarships can be started between 1 July 2008 and 30 June 2009. Applications are open to Postgraduates (to do research related to their Australian PhD or enrol in a US degree); Postdoctoral, Professional and Senior Scholars from any field of study. For further information and application forms see the section 'Fulbright Scholarships/For Australian citizens' on the web at http://www.fulbright.com.au. Applications close 31 August 2007. Please contact the Adelaide Graduate Centre for further information.

2007 Warren Centre Innovation Lecture

The University of Adelaide is hosting the Warren Innovation lecture in South Australia for the first time this year. On 11 July 2007 Dr Chris Nicol, NICTA will deliver The Warren Centre 2007 Innovation Lecture at the National Wine Centre, Adelaide. Chris will deliver a compelling story with key lessons for those who manage, or would like to manage, high performance teams. The Warren Centre for Advanced Engineering collaborates in building wealth for companies via excellence in advanced manufacturing and is readily described as a "think tank" comprising volunteer-expert-stakeholders in the field of relevance (where there is a national underperformance) and facilitating through a "strategic planning" process to help identify a generally-accepted-as-better future, the barriers to reaching it and how to overcome them. The Warren Centre’s mission is to keep Australia at the leading edge of engineering technology, helping to create wealth in the nation and bringing Academia, Government and Industry closer together. Members who register prior to 3rd July deadline can do so at the $77 per person affiliates price. Students are encouraged to attend ($30 per student) and where 5 students are funded the lecturer gets a free admission. Please contact Paul Arthur Ext 38310 for further advice. For further information please visit http://www.warren.usyd.edu.au

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.

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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 Linda Knobben at linda.knobben@adelaide.edu.au or on Ext. 34722

ARC Discovery Projects Rejoinders

For current applicants to the ARC Discovery Projects for Funding in 2008 (which were applied for in February/March this year) - the ARC advise that assessor reports will be available in GAMS at 5.30pm (AEST) on Monday, 18 June 2007. Please complete your rejoinder by Monday, 25 June 2007 and email carmel.mccarthy@adelaide.edu.au when it is locally submitted. Further information, including instructions and links to the ARC can be found at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/arc/rejoinder.html. If you have any questions, please contact Carmel McCarthy (33387, from 21 June onwards) or Linda Knobben (34722) or Genaya Misso (36926).

Applying for NHMRC Funding for 2008

Applicants, who wish to apply for NHMRC Funding for 2008 will need to obtain an Application ID number. To obtain an Application ID, please send an email to the Research Branch, raohealth@adelaide.edu.au, with the details below:
Name of Chief Investigator A
Department and School that the grant or fellowship will be taken up in
Name of NHMRC scheme
Current email address

For further information on individual schemes please visit the National Health and Medical Research Council website http://www.nhmrc.gov.au or contact the Research Branch, raohealth@adelaide.edu.au

NHMRC - Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships

The purpose of NHMRC Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships is to provide opportunities for Australian researchers to undertake research that is both of major importance in its field and of benefit to Australian health. Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships provide a vehicle for training in basic research either in Australia or overseas (where appropriate), to enable Fellows to work on research projects with nominated advisers. Awards are offered to a limited number of persons of outstanding ability who wish to make research a significant component of their career. Applications are due in Research Branch by 29 June 2007. Further information (including application ID number) is available at http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/nhmrc/trainingawards.html

NHMRC Final Report and Supplementary Forms

This is to advise you that NHMRC final report and supplementary forms are now available at : http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/funded/manage/policy/progreport.htm

This form is to be used for the following grant types:

Project Grants
Development Grants
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Special Program Grants
Program Grants
Program in Medical Genomics Grants
Strategic Awards

In accordance with the NHMRC Deed of Agreement, final reports must be submitted to the NHMRC by end June.

Please forward the electronic version of the progress report to raohealth@adelaide.edu.au and send one signed hard copy to Research Branch (Level 7, 115 Grenfell Street, Adelaide, 5005).
Please note the report must be signed by both the first named Chief Investigator and the appropriate Head of School.

For further information regarding NHMRC reporting please do not hesitate to contact Research Branch on 8 303 5137 or raohealth@adelaide.edu.au.

NHMRC Program Grants – Second Round 2007

The closing date for submission of applications for NHMRC Program Grants has traditionally been February, with funding to commence in January the following year.  This timing impinges both on applicants and NHMRC Grant Review Panels as applicants are also required to submit Project Grant applications in the event of the Program application being unsuccessful.

Teams wishing to apply for grants to begin on 1 January 2009, may apply either: (a) later this year (closing date of 17 August 2007 in Research Branch), for a decision in late 2007 (this will avoid successful applicants needing to write a back up project grant application in early 2008); or (b) by the usual time (8 February 2008).

Teams wishing to apply for Program Grants beginning on 1 January 2010 will need to apply in the second half of 2008.

All documentation relating to the second round of applications which close on 24 August 2007, including the Funding Policy, Application Form and the Guide for Applicants, will be available on the NHMRC website by late June 2007.

Funding will be announced in December for grants commencing in January the year after; e.g. for funding commencing in January 2009, applicants will be advised in December 2007.

Go8 - DAAD German Research Exchange Scheme Announced

Research collaboration between Australia and Germany will be enhanced through a new researcher exchange scheme between the Group of Eight and the German Academic Service (DAAD). The DAAD is Germany’s national agency for the support of international academic cooperation. With a budget of over 250 million euros (AUD410 million), it is one of the world’s largest and most respected organisations in its field.

Under the Go8 Australia Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme the Go8 and the DAAD have each agreed to provide AUD200,000 a year from 2008 to 2010 to meet the travel and living costs of researchers who spend time at collaborating institutions in Australia or Germany.

Further details including application and selection procedures are now available at: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/rb/funding/ausgerman.html

All University of Adelaide applications are to be submitted to the Go8-DAAD Contact Officer at the Research Branch, Dr Don McMaster. One signed application and one electronic copy is to be submitted to Don McMaster by COB 31 August 2007.

Please register (by email) your intention to submit an application with Don or contact him at the Research Branch on x33347 if you have any questions or need assistance.

Prizes

2007 Frederick Watson Fellowship - $15,000

Have you already made your mark as a scholar? Are you interested in furthering your already substantial scholarly career using the collections at the National Archives of Australia? If so, you should consider applying for the Frederick Watson Fellowship. The fellowship provides a range of benefits for researchers that extend well beyond financial support. Applicants may be authors, academics, senior public servants, former politicians or scholars and should have either a postgraduate degree or a demonstrated record of published work. Closing date is Friday, 29 June 2007 (apply direct). Prospective applicants should contact Derina McLaughlin at grants@naa.gov.au before lodging their application to discuss the scope of their research project, their intended use of the Archives' collection and their intended audience. Further information is available at http://www.naa.gov.au

2007 Margaret George Award - $10,000

Are you beginning a brilliant career? The Margaret George Award is for those who are establishing a Professorile in their chosen field of research and are interested in conducting further research at the National Archives. Applicants should have a demonstrable record of achievement and the potential to excel further. They could be emergent historians, independent researchers or journalists with a talent for research. Historical research into the collection is not limited to paper documents. It can include photos, posters, maps, architectural drawings, films, plays, musical scores and sound recordings.Closing date is Friday, 29 June 2007 (apply direct). Prospective applicants should contact Derina McLaughlin at grants@naa.gov.au before lodging their application to discuss the scope of their research project, their intended use of the Archives' collection and their intended audience. Further information is available at http://www.naa.gov.au

Nominations for Unsung Hero of Science

In National Science Week in August, the award for the 2007 Unsung Hero of SA Science will be presented. Please consider nominating someone for this award. There are so many worthy people in science and/or science communication fields who are doing wonderful work with little or no recognition so this is your chance to have them acknowledged for their efforts and achievements. The Award will be presented at the launch of National Science Week in SA on 15 August 2007. Nominations are due by 20 July 2007 (apply direct). (Nomination information and form)

ATSE Clunies Ross Award

Since its establishment in 1991 by the Ian Clunies Ross Memorial Foundation, the ATSE Clunies Ross Award has become one of the pre-eminent awards for scientists, technologists and innovators across Australia. The Award was designed to identify and make known those people who have, often against difficulties and always with persistent commitment, made important contributions to science and its application for the economic, social or environmental benefit of Australia. These are the people and the sources of inspiration that the Foundation would seek to identify and honour. Nominations are due by 31 July 2007 (apply direct). Further information and nomination forms are available at http://www.cluniesross.org.au/?sectionid=3

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.