[Usyd-research-announce] WEEKLY RESEARCH EMAIL BULLETIN

Thu Aug 14 04:56:10 EST 2003

THE UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY RESEARCH OFFICE
WEEKLY EMAIL BULLETIN

Previously advertised grants can be found on our web site:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/

If you have any comments or questions concerning this Bulletin, please 
email the Research Office research at reschols.usyd.edu.au

Week Commencing 11 August 2003

SPECIAL NOTICE  Research Office Closed 15 August 2003
As part of the Quality Audit Review the Research Office will be closed on 
Friday, 15 August 2003. Any urgent enquiries can be made to the Director, 
Mr Warwick Dawson on Mobile Number 0419 415 872. Enquirers wishing to drop 
off applications can place in the box outside the Research Office.

Cancer Research Fund  Amended Closing Date
Please note the Cancer Research Fund closing date for applications has been 
amended to Monday, 18 August 2003.

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CONTENTS

UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY CANCER RESEARCH FUND

SESQUI
    * Sesqui R&D and New Staff Support Scheme
    * Sesqui Major Equipment Fund
    * Sesqui Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
NEWS
    * Law & Justice Foundation of New South Wales 2003 Justice Awards
    * Academy of the Social Sciences Call for Workshop Proposals
    * Australian Pork Limited (APL)
    * The Australian Psychological Society Ltd Seminars
RESEARCH GRANTS
    * Mercy Foundation Grants
    * AINSE Awards  2004 Series
    * Sugar Research & Development Corporation  Call for Research Project 
Proposals
FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS
    * Australian Academy of Science  Postdoctoral Fellowships in Science 
and Engineering Republic of Korea
CONFERENCE & TRAVEL
    * AusAID International Seminar Support Scheme
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UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY CANCER RESEARCH FUND

The University of Sydney Cancer Research Fund aims to support, on a 
competitive basis, high quality research projects into cancer which will 
contribute to a better understanding of causes, improved treatment and 
enhanced survival and quality of life for cancer patients.
For more information go to: http://www.usyd.edu.au/reschols/
Closing Date: 18 August 2003

SESQUI

SESQUI R&D AND NEW STAFF SUPPORT
The Sesqui Research & Development (R&D) Scheme and the Sesqui New Staff 
Support Scheme aim to support, on a competitive basis, high quality 
research projects that are likely to lead to external funding. In 2004 both 
Schemes are open to research in all fields. Applications to SESQUI R&D and 
New Staff Support for funding commencing in 2004 are now open.
For more information go to: http://www.usyd.edu.au/reschols/
Closing Date: 22 August 2003

SESQUI RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT GRANT MAJOR EQUIPMENT FUND 2004
Funding for major equipment will continue in 2004 as part of the 
University’s Sesqui Research and Development Grant Scheme.  Each Faculty 
Research Committee may submit, through its Dean, applications for new and 
renewal items of major equipment.
Applications to the SESQUI R&D Major Equipment Fund for funding commencing 
in 2004 are now open.
For more information go to: http://www.usyd.edu.au/reschols/
Closing Date: 12 September 2003 (due date to Faculty Dean)

SESQUI POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS 2004
The University of Sydney Postdoctoral Fellowships were established in 1996 
to support excellence in full-time research undertaken in any Department or 
School at the University. Successful applicants are expected to be based 
full-time at the University for the duration of the Fellowship. The 
University will be offering up to fifteen new Fellowships in 2004. 
Applications for SESQUI Postdoctoral Research Fellowships commencing in 
2004 are now open.
For more information go to: http://www.usyd.edu.au/reschols/
Closing Date: 19 September 2003

LAW & JUSTICE FOUNDATION OF NEW SOUTH WALES 2003 JUSTICE AWARDS
The 2003 Justice Awards will be presented at a dinner at Parliament House 
on Monday 13 October 2003. The Law & Justice Foundation of New South Wales 
are inviting nominations for the following Awards:
·       The Justice Medal
·       The Aboriginal Justice Award
·       The Law and Justice Volunteer Awards
·       The Combined Community Legal Centres Group Award
For more information, go to August News: 
http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/news.htm
Nominations close: 8 September 2003

ACADEMY OF THE SOCIAL SCIENCES CALL FOR WORKSHOP PROPOSALS
The Workshop Program of the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia 
(ASSA) funds several workshops each year. They are now calling for 
proposals for workshops commencing in 2004 and to be completed no later 
than 2005.
For more information, go to August News: 
http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/news.htm
Closing Date: 19 September 2003

AUSTRALIAN PORK LIMITED (APL)
APL invites expressions of interest from companies wishing to develop 
and/or market innovative cuts or value-added pork products for domestic and 
export markets. APL invites expressions of interest from companies wishing 
to develop and/or market innovative cuts or value-added pork products for 
domestic and export markets.
For more information, go to August News: 
http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/news.htm
Expressions of Interest can be lodged anytime during 2003/04

THE AUSTRALIAN PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIETY LTD SEMINARS
The Australian Psychological Society will be holding the following Seminars:
Chronic Illness and Symptoms of Trauma Seminar
22 August 2003
Face your TV or radio interview with confidence
11 September 2003
Forensic College Workshops
Various Dates
For more information, go to August News: 
http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/news.htm

RESEARCH GRANTS

MERCY FOUNDATION GRANTS
The Mercy Foundation provides practical support for people who are working 
together for the elimination of poverty and the creation of a more just 
social order. Priority is given to groups that have difficulty attracting 
funding from other sources and are made up of or include people who are 
experiencing poverty or injustice. The range for Grants is normally $5,000 
- $15,000.
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/ Use 
the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords type: 
Mercy
Closing date: 25 August 2003

AINSE AWARDS  2004 SERIES
Applications are invited from university researchers in the fields, or 
applications, of nuclear science and associated technology. A research 
project of interest to the Institute will usually require some use of the 
national facilities at the Lucas Heights Research Laboratories near Sydney, 
NSW. Requests for small items of equipment and materials may also be 
considered.
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/ Use 
the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords type: 
Ainse
Closing date: 16 September 2003

SUGAR RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION  CALL FOR RESEARCH PROJECT PROPOSALS
The Sugar Research and Development Corporation (SRDC) calls for research 
proposals to commence in 2004/05 in all four SRDC Program areas but 
targeted specifically to the outcomes, goals and strategies outlines in the 
SRDC R&D Plan 2003/2008.
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/ Use 
the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords type: 
Ainse
Closing Date: 23 September 2003

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE  POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN SCIENCE AND 
ENGINEERING REPUBLIC OF KOREA
The Korea Science and Engineering Foundation (KOSEF), in association with 
the Australian Academy of Science invites applications from young 
Australian researchers to conduct Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Republic 
of Korea. Fellowships are for periods of six to twelve months and must 
commence between 1 January 2004 and 30 April 2004. Fellows will be provided 
with a round-trip plane ticket, monthly living allowance of 1,300,000 Won, 
and overseas travel accident insurance.
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/ Use 
the New Search Engine, Show me: Fellowships & Awards In optional keywords 
type: Korea
Closing Date: 4 September 2003

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL

AUSAID INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR SUPPORT SCHEME
The International Seminars Support Scheme (ISSS) is an AusAID program 
designed to fund attendance at international development-oriented seminars 
in Australia and overseas. A minimum of $5,000 and a maximum of $50,000 may 
be provided for any one seminar.
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/ Use 
the New Search Engine, Show me: Conference & Travel In optional keywords 
type: Ausaid
Applications may be made to this scheme at any time

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