[Usyd-research-announce] Weekly Research Email Bulletin

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Tue May 27 05:03:55 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 26 MAY 2003

CONTENTS

NEWS
    * Forum for European-Australian S&T (FEAST) 4 - Networking for Excellence
    * 2003 Tyler Prize Medallion

RESEARCH GRANTS
    * Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America Senior Research Award
    * Environmental Protection Authority (NSW) - Environmental Trust Grants 
- Environmental Research
    * Diabetes Australia Research Grants Program
    * Australian Kidney Foundation - Medical Research Equipment Grants
    * Australian Kidney Foundation - Medical Research Project Grants
    * Australian Kidney Foundation - Medical Research Seeding Grants
    * International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Call for 
Research Proposals
    * Criminology Research Council Research Grants
    * Ian Potter Foundation Grants
    * The National Ataxia Foundation Research Grants

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS
    * National Ataxia Foundation - Research Fellowship Award
    * The National Ataxia Foundation Young Investigator Award
CONFERENCE & TRAVEL
    * Ian Potter Foundation Grants

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NEWS

FORUM FOR EUROPEAN-AUSTRALIAN S&T (FEAST) 4 - NETWORKING FOR EXCELLENCE
FEAST is holding a conference on 17  18 June 2003 to promote scientific 
interchange and policy discussion between Australia and Europe at the Shine 
Dome in Canberra ACT.  Conference aims are to increase awareness of the 
state-of-play in research in Australia and Europe, facilitate joint 
research projects, and provide commentary on the status of 
Australia-European research collaboration.
For more information and registration form, go to: 
http://www.feast.org/feast4.html
Closing date: Postponed until November 2003

2003 TYLER PRIZE MEDALLION
The Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement is the premier award for 
environmental science, energy and medicine conferring great benefit upon 
mankind.  Tyler Laureates receive a $200,000 annual prize and are presented 
a gold medallion at ceremonies in Los Angeles.
For more information, go to: http://www.usc.edu/dept/LAS/tylerprize/
Nomination closing date: 15 September 2003

RESEARCH GRANTS

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AUTHORITY (NSW) - ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST GRANTS - 
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
NSW Environmental Trust is offering Research Grants to individual research 
projects.  Grants of up to $250,000 for projects of 1-3 year's duration for 
research in waters and catchments, atmosphere, environmental noise, social 
issues affecting the environment and/or sustainability disciplines (total 
program $1 million).
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: 
Protection
Closing date:  30 May 2003

DIABETES AUSTRALIA RESEARCH TRUST (DART) GRANTS PROGRAM
DART is calling for applications in the following categories: 1) 2004 
Millennium Diabetes Research Grant - This award of up to $150,000 can be 
taken over one or two years and 2) One-Year DART Grants - More than 20 DART 
grants of up to $40,000 will be awarded to the highest ranked applications 
received.
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: 
Diabetes
Closing date: 13 June 2003

CROHN'S & COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA SENIOR RESEARCH AWARD
The CCFA provides funds to stimulate and encourage innovative research in 
the basic biomedical and clinical sciences, which is likely to increase the 
understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, therapy, and prevention of 
Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. Maximum award is US$100,000 per 
year for up two years.
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: 
Crohn
Full application closing date: 17 June 2003

AUSTRALIAN KIDNEY FOUNDATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH EQUIPMENT GRANTS
The Foundation provides grants of up to $15,000 for the purchase of 
equipment to be used in for research into the causes, prevention and 
treatment of disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract. A research group 
can only apply for one equipment item each year.
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: 
Kidney
Closing date: 23 June 2003

AUSTRALIAN KIDNEY FOUNDATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH PROJECT GRANTS
The Foundation provides project grants of up to $75,000 pa for up to 3 
years for research into the causes, prevention and treatment of disorders 
of the kidneys and urinary tract. The grants will be available to 
investigators who have submitted applications this year to the NHMRC for 
funding to commence in the following year.
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: 
Kidney
Closing date: 23 June 2003

AUSTRALIAN KIDNEY FOUNDATION - MEDICAL RESEARCH SEEDING GRANTS
The Foundation provides funding for seeding grants of up to $15,000 for 
research into the causes, prevention and treatment of disorders of the 
kidneys and urinary tract. An investigator can only apply for one seeding 
grant each year, and the application should be for a genuinely new research 
idea, which requires initial support in preparation for a full-scale grant.
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: 
Kidney
Closing date: 23 June 2003

IAN POTTER FOUNDATION GRANTS
The Foundation supports activities in the following 6 areas:- Education, 
Scientific and
  Medical Research, Health, Welfare, the Arts, and the Environment and 
Conservation.  Small competitive travel grants are also available to assist 
early career staff to attend overseas conferences, pursue research 
overseas, to gain further experience overseas or to meet their peers in the 
international scene.
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: 
Potter
Closing date: 18 July 2003

INTERNATIONAL ENGLISH LANGUAGE TESTING SYSTEM (IELTS) CALL FOR RESEARCH 
PROPOSALS
Educational institutions and suitably qualified individuals are invited to 
apply for funding to undertake applied research projects in relation to the 
International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Financial support 
will be limited to a maximum of $30,000 per selected project.
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: 
IELTS
Closing date: 24 July 2003

THE NATIONAL ATAXIA FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANTS
The Foundation provides limited, short-term financial support of ataxia 
research. Grants are awarded for one year and is anticipated that the 
average funds granted will be in the US$5,000 to US$15,000 range. Funding 
may be considered for up to US$35,000 for projects deserving special 
consideration.
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: 
Ataxia
Closing date: 1 August 2003

CRIMINOLOGY RESEARCH COUNCIL RESEARCH GRANTS
The Council supports methodologically sound research in the areas of 
sociology, psychology, law, statistics, police, judiciary, corrections, 
mental health, social welfare, education and related fields. Grants are 
usually awarded for periods of 12 months from the dates of approval and are 
generally paid in instalments
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: 
Criminology
Closing date: 15 August 2003


FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

THE NATIONAL ATAXIA FOUNDATION YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD
The Foundation is offering Young Investigators an Award of US$50,000 pa for 
2 years. The purpose of this Award is to encourage young clinical and 
scientific investigators to pursue a career in the field of ataxia research.
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: 
Ataxia
Closing date: 18 August 2003

NATIONAL ATAXIA FOUNDATION - RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP AWARD
The Foundation promotes and supports research to find the cause, treatment, 
and cure for the hereditary and sporadic ataxias. Post-doctoral fellowship 
awards are to serve as a bridge from post-doctoral positions to junior 
faculty positions. Average funds granted will be in the US$35,000 to 
US$45,000 range.
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: 
Ataxia
Closing date: 1 September 2003


CONFERENCE & TRAVEL

IAN POTTER FOUNDATION GRANTS
The Foundation supports activities in the following 6 areas:- Education, 
Scientific and
  Medical Research, Health, Welfare, the Arts, and the Environment and 
Conservation. Small competitive travel grants are also available to assist 
early career staff to attend overseas conferences, pursue research 
overseas, to gain further experience overseas or to meet their peers in the 
international scene.
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: 
Potter
Closing date: 18 July 2003



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