[Usyd-research-announce] Weekly Research Email Bulletin

[Research Grants]

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 10 February 2003

CONTENTS

ARC Linkage Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities Scheme for 
funding in 2004

The Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities application forms are 
now available online in GAMS. The Instructions to Applicants and the 
Funding Rules (Guidelines) are available on the ARC website at 
http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/linkage/international/default.htm and 
http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/linkage/infrastructure/default.htm respectively.

To receive a GAMS ID and password please email your full name, staff number 
and DOB to Kathleen Howard  at research at reschols.usyd.edu.au

The University of Sydney Research Office (RO) will be producing a 
comprehensive set of instructions to University of Sydney applicants which 
will be available shortly on the RO website.

The following LIEF timetable will apply:

17 March - Internal Closing Date for mature version of application 
including internal/external contributions
24 April - Final version of applications due to Research Office
1 May - Applications submitted to the ARC

If you have any questions about this scheme please contact Ed Micallef by 
email on edm at reschols.usyd.edu.au.

NEWS
·       Australian Pork Limited Travel and Distinguished Visitor Awards
·       2003 Science Prizes: Call for Nominations
RESEARCH GRANTS
·       NSW Dept of Land and Water Conservation  Wetlands Action Grants 
Program
·       Emergency Management Australia Projects Program
·       The Dental Board of NSW Research and Education Grants
·       American Astronomical Society Chretien International Research Grants
CONFERENCE AND TRAVEL
·       Land and Water Australia Conference Sponsorship Program
·       Grains Research And Development Corporation (GRDC) 
-Travel/Conference Grants

NEWS
AUSTRALIAN PORK LIMITED TRAVEL AND DISTINGUISHED VISITOR AWARDS
The distinguished visitor award is primarily aimed at those industry 
personnel who are recognized for their contribution to their respective 
national / international industry specialty  and would potentially be able 
to extend that expertise for the benefit of the Australian pork industry.
Deadlines for applications is 1st March 2003. Information can be obtained 
on www.apl.au.com/

2003 SCIENCE PRIZES: CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
Nominations are invited for a variety of Science Prizes, including the 
Prime Minister’s Prize, an award given annually to an Australian citizen 
for outstanding specific achievement in any area of science advancing human 
welfare or benefiting society.
The deadline for nominations is 26th March, 2003. Further information can 
be obtained by emailing: pmprize at dest.gov.au or by going to 
https://sciencegrants.dest.gov.au/scienceprize

RESEARCH GRANTS

NSW DEPT OF LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION  WETLANDS ACTION GRANTS PROGRAM
The Wetlands Action Grants are available for projects which will focus on 
maintaining or enhancing the ecological functions and processes of natural 
wetlands. A maximum of $20,000 is available for any one project in any one 
year.
Research Office contact: Luda Kuchieva on 02 9351 7903 or via email on 
luda at reschols.usyd.edu.au 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: conservation
Closing date: 21 February 2003

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AUSTRALIA PROJECTS PROGRAM
In 2004, Emergency Management Australia invites proposals for funding of 
projects related to the reduction of disaster-related loss of life, 
property damage and economic and social disruption in Australia. Project 
funding will be in the order of $5,000 to $100,000 per project.
Research Office contact: Luda Kuchieva on 02 9351 7903 or via email on 
luda at reschols.usyd.edu.au 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: emergency
Closing date: 07 March 2003

THE DENTAL BOARD OF NSW RESEARCH AND EDUCATION GRANTS
These grants, designed to support a formal research project which is 
directly related to dentistry, are only available to dentists who are 
registered in NSW or to approved institutions in NSW. Grants will normally 
be limited to a value of $10,000 and will not normally be available for the 
purchase of instruments, machinery and equipment only.
Research Office contact: Chris Robinson on 02 9351 4795 or via email on 
chrisr at reschols.usyd.edu.au.
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: 
dental
Closing date: 17 March 2003

AMERICAN ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY CHRETIEN INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH GRANTS
The AAS is offering research grants to further international collaborative 
projects in observational astronomy. Emphasis is on long-term visits and 
the development of close working relationships with astronomers in other 
countries. Up to US$20,000 is available each year to one or more 
individuals or groups.
Research Office contact: Fiona Kerin on 02 9351 4467 or via email on 
f.kerin at reschols.usyd.edu.au
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: 
astronomical
Closing date: 17 March 2003

CONFERENCE AND TRAVEL

LAND AND WATER AUSTRALIA CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
LWA will consider applications for conferences/workshops/seminars, focused 
on knowledge exchange among diverse stakeholders in natural resource management
Research Office contact: Luda Kuchieva on 02 9351 7903 or via email on 
luda at reschols.usyd.edu.au For more information see: 
http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/ Use the New Search Engine, 
Show me: Conference and Travel. In optional keywords type: Water
Closing date: 21 February 2003

GRAINS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (GRDC) -TRAVEL/CONFERENCE GRANTS
The Grain Research and Development Corporation's (GRDC) primary goal is to 
invest in research, development and related activities to benefit 
Australian grain growers. Applications are invited from Australian 
researchers, research organisations and institutions for GRDC 
Travel/Conference support which may cover international or domestic 
airfares (economy), registration fees and subsistence.
Research Office contact: Luda Kuchieva on 02 9351 7903 or via email on 
luda at reschols.usyd.edu.au For more information see: 
http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/ Use the New Search Engine, 
Show me: Conference and Travel. In optional keywords type: grains
Closing date: 21 March 2003