[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 03 Nov 2004

[Research Grants]

Research Office Bulletin 3 November 2004

CONTENTS

NEWS

1. Australian Research Council (ARC) - Thinking Systems
2. FEAST-Marie Curie Seminar Series - 9-16 November 2004

RESEARCH GRANTS

3. Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation (AER) - Small Grants
4. Ataxia-Telangiectasia Children's Project - Basic Research Grants
5. University of Sydney - Return Award for Expatriate Researchers

FELLOWSHIPS

6. Alexander von Humboldt Foundation - Research Post-doctoral
Fellowships (Reminder)

CONFERENCE AND TRAVEL

7. Australian Government - International Seminars Support Scheme (ISSS)


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NEWS

1.	Australian Research Council (ARC) - Thinking Systems 
The Australian Research Council (ARC) - and the National Health and
Medical Research Council (NHMRC) are collaborating to progress the
Australian Government's goals for Breakthrough Science and Frontier
Technologies under the National Research Priority Frontier Technologies
for Building and Transforming Australian Industries. As part of their
strategy for achieving this, the ARC and NHMRC have established a joint
Working Group to explore opportunities for new and cutting edge research
in the area of Thinking Systems.

The Working Group is considering options for conduct of research at the
intersection of neuroscience, genetics, proteomics and information
technology that will increase understanding of the biological hardware,
programming and operation of thinking systems. It is intended that this
interdisciplinary collaborative and cross-institutional initiative will
lead to the generation and application of new knowledge in the
development of intelligent machines, robots and information systems and
will place Australia at the forefront of this area internationally. 

Prior to recommending any funding scheme, the Working Group is seeking
broad stakeholder input to identify how strategic and innovative
multidisciplinary research could male a significant contribution to this
area. Researchers and other who have an interest in this area are
encouraged to provide input.

Submissions should balance the need for providing as much relevant
information as possible with the need to be concise, and should include
contact details.

Please forward your submission to:

Professor Alan Johnson
Thinking Systems Working Group
c/- Australian Research Council
GPO Box 2702
Canberra ACT 2601
By Friday, 10 December 2004

2.	FEAST- Marie Curie Seminar Series - 9-16 November 2004
You are invited to a free seminar on the opportunities provided by the
Marie Curie Actions and presented by Mr Nicholas Newman.

The Marie Curie Actions are the EU's human resources and mobility
initiatives, and give researchers at all stages in their career an
opportunity to work with their overseas colleagues.  Many of these
Actions are now open to researchers across the world, including from
Australia.  These seminars are an ideal introduction for those
considering or interested in a Marie Curie Fellowship.

The seminars will provide practical information for individuals and
institutions seeking to participate in this programme.

For information on the Marie Curie actions, see
http://europa.eu.int/comm/research/fp6/mariecurie-actions/index_en.html.

For technical documents and information on the calls for proposals
related to Marie Curie Actions, see
http://www.cordis.lu/fp6/mobility.htm

Seminars will be held at 7 venues, with a video link from 1 to 2 other
venues.  Please visit the website at www.feast.org/register.php for
further information and to find the venue most convenient for you.

RESEARCH GRANTS

3.	Alcohol Education and Rehabilitation Foundation (AER) - Small
Grants 
Small Grants are available for individuals and organisations who are
seeking small amounts of money (up to $20,000) to conduct projects that
adhere to the Foundation's core objectives and operational principles.
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/
<http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/ >  Use the New Search
Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords type: Alcohol	
Research Office contact - Chris Robinson 9351 4795 or via the email
address below.
Email address: chrisr at reschols.usyd.edu.au 
Internet address: http://www.aerf.com.au/ 
Closing date: 17/12/2004

4. 	Ataxia-Telangiectasia Children's Project - Basic Research Grants
The A-T Children's Project provides competitive grant awards for basic
and translational research grants related to ataxia-telangiectasia. One-
and two-year projects are funded up to a maximum total direct cost of
$75,000 per year.  Grants of $75,000 per year, however, are rare; grants
in the $25,000 - 50,000 per year range are much more common. For more
information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/
<http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/ >  Use the New Search
Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords type: Ataxia
Research Office contact - Kathleen Howard 9351 3393 or via the email
address below.
Email address: khoward at reschols.usyd.edu.au  
Internet address: http://www.atcp.org/Grant%20guidelines.htm 
Closing date: 01/12/2004

5. 	University of Sydney - Return Award for Expatriate Researchers
The A-T Children's Project provides competitive grant awards for basic
and translational research grants related to ataxia-telangiectasia. One-
and two-year projects are funded up to a maximum total direct cost of
$75,000 per year.  Grants of $75,000 per year, however, are rare; grants
in the $25,000 - 50,000 per year range are much more common. For more
information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/
<http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/ >  Use the New Search
Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords type: Expatriate
Research Office contact - Kathleen Howard 9351 3393 or via the email
address below.
Email address: khoward at reschols.usyd.edu.au  
Internet address: http://www.atcp.org/Grant%20guidelines.htm 
Closing date: 01/12/2004

FELLOWSHIPS

6. 	Alexander von Humboldt Foundation - Research Post-doctoral
Fellowships
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables highly qualified scholars
resident outside Germany who hold doctorates to carry out research
projects of their own choice in Germany (age limit: 40 years).
Applications may be submitted for long-term research stays of between 6
and 12 months. Research fellowships are offered on a world-wide
competitive basis. Scholars from all nations and all academic
disciplines may apply. Approximately 500 research fellowships are
available per annum. For more information see:
http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/
<http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/ >  Use the New Search
Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords type: Alexander
Research Office contact - Alf James by phone 9351 4153 or via the email
address below.
Email address: alf at reschols.usyd.edu.au  
Internet address:
http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/index.htm
Closing date: 21/11/2004

CONFERENCE AND TRAVEL

7.	Australian Government - International Seminars Support Scheme
(ISSS)
The International Seminars Support Scheme (ISSS) is an Australian
Government aid program administered by AusAID. ISSS funds attendance at
international development-oriented seminars in Australia and overseas.
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/
<http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/ >  Use the New Search
Engine, Show me: Conference and Travel In optional keywords type:
International
Research Office contact - Luda Kuchieva by phone 9351 7903 or via the
email address below.
Email address: luda at reschols.usyd.edu.au 
Internet address: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/partner/global/isss.cfm   
Closing date: 01/12/2004

Research Office
Main Quadrangle, A14
The University of Sydney
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Phone: 61 2 9351 4469
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