[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin - 30th January
2006
Research Grants
research at usyd.edu.au
Tue Jan 31 14:30:51 EST 2006
Research Grants
1 The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) - Effect
of Elevated Carbon Dioxide on Wheat-based Production Systems under
Australian Field Conditions - Call for Expressions of Interest
2 Australian Government - NATIONAL ACTION PLAN for Salinity and
Water Quality - Expressions of Interest for Receipt of Funding
(DAFF32/05)
3 NSW Health - NSW Health Capacity Building Infrastructure Grants
Program 2006/7 to 2008/9
Fellowships and Awards
4 The Australian Academy of the Humanities - Publication Subsidy
Scheme
5 James S. McDonnell Foundation - Research Awards
6 Australian Government - National Archives of Australia -
Frederick Watson Fellowship 2006
7 Australian Government - National Archives of Australia -
Margaret George Award 2006
8 Bristol-Myers Squibb - Freedom to Discover Awards
Conference and Travel
9 The CASS Foundation - Postdoctoral Travel Grants
Please note:
* The Wellcome trust - is inviting Preliminary Applications for a
Livestock for Life Project Grant. This scheme will support projects that
strengthen links between livestock keepers, practitioners, researchers,
policy makers and other stakeholders working in the field of
international animal health.
Research Office Contact: Luda Kuchieva on 9351 7903 or via email:
Luda.kuchieva at usyd.edu.au
Please see the website for more information:
http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/node2146.html
Preliminary Applications closing date: 31st January 2006
RESEARCH GRANTS
1
The Grains Research and Development Corporation (GRDC) - Effect of
Elevated Carbon Dioxide on Wheat-based Production Systems under
Australian Field Conditions - Call for Expressions of Interest
Introduction to Funding Opportunity: The Grains Research and
Development Corporation (GRDC) is seeking expressions of interest for
the conduct of free air carbon dioxide enrichment (FACE)
experimentation. The purpose of this research is to assess the effects
of elevated carbon dioxide levels and the growth in grain production of
wheat.
* Please read over the guidelines for more information
Overheads: This scheme is exempt from the University of Sydney overheads
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/
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Grains
Research Office contact: Luda Kuchieva on 9351 7903 or via email:
Email address: luda.kuchieva at usyd.edu.au
Internet link: http://www.grdc.com.au/news/eoicarbon.htm
Closing date: 17th February 2006
2
Australian Government - NATIONAL ACTION PLAN for Salinity and Water
Quality - Expressions of Interest for Receipt of Funding (DAFF32/05)
Introduction to Funding Opportunity: Applicants are invited to submit
expressions of interest for receipt of funding for the National Action
Plan for Salinity and Water Quality.
This application form should be read together with the following
information:
* Evaluation of Round One of the Market Based Instrument Pilot
Program: Professor R. Quentin Grafton,
http://www.napswq.gov.au/mbi/round1-evaluation.html
* MBI Round 1 Interim Overview Report:
http://www.napswq.gov.au/mbi/interim-report.html
* Press Release $5 Million to Environmental Management:
http://www.deh.gov.au/minister/env/2005/mr02dec05.html
Overheads: This scheme is exempt from the University of Sydney overheads
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/
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type: Water
Research Office contact: Luda Kuchieva on 9351 7903 or via email:
Email address: luda.kuchieva at usyd.edu.au
Internet link:
http://www.napswq.gov.au/mbi/round2/eoi-receipt-funding.html
Closing date: 24th March 2006
3
NSW Health - NSW Health Capacity Building Infrastructure Grants Program
2006/7 to 2008/9
Introduction to Funding Opportunity: The Capacity Building
Infrastructure Grants Program is a competitive funding program
administered by NSW Health. Its purpose is to build capacity and
strengthen research in the key areas of public health, primary health
care and the provision of health services. The Department is pleased to
announce Round 2 of the Capacity Building Infrastructure Grants Program
(the CBIG Program).
* Please read over the guidelines carefully for eligibility criteria and
other information
Amount awarded: The Program provides grants of up to $1.5M over a three
year period.
Overheads: This scheme is exempt from the University of Sydney overheads
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/
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type:
Capacity
Research Office contact: Amanda Collins on 9351 3393 or via email:
Email address: amanda.collins at usyd.edu.au
Internet link: http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/healthethics/cbigp.html
Closing date: 3rd March 2006
4
The Australian Academy of the Humanities - Publication Subsidy Scheme
Introduction to Funding Opportunity: One of the aims of the Australian
Academy of the Humanities (AAH) is to advance knowledge of the
Humanities by encouraging and supporting scholarship, and the pursuit of
excellence, in the broad-ranging fields of the Humanities.
In accordance with this aim, the AAH includes in its activities the
Publication Subsidy Scheme to provide modest financial support for the
publication of scholarly works of high quality in the Humanities.
Eligibility: Humanities scholars based in Australia - both independent
and those working within an institution - are eligible for the scheme.
Amount awarded: Generally, grants between $1000 - $3000 are awarded.
Overheads: This scheme is exempt from the University of Sydney overheads
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/
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Publication
Research Office contact: Annette McLaren on 9351 4153 or via email:
Email address: amclaren at usyd.edu.au
Internet link: http://www.humanities.org.au/Grants/PubSubs/PubSubs.htm
Closing date: 1st February 2006
FELLOWSHIPS AND AWARDS
5
James S. McDonnell Foundation - Research Awards
Introduction to Funding Opportunity: 21st Century Science Research
Awards are designed to support research projects with a high probability
of generating new knowledge and insights. Projects submitted for funding
consideration should be at an early, even preliminary stage of
development that intend to break new ground or to challenge
commonly-held assumptions. Projects submitted should be sufficiently
novel, cross-disciplinary, or heterodox that they would not be strong
candidates for federal funding.
Eligibility: (JSMF) funds internationally. Applications must be
sponsored by a non-profit institution as defined by Section 501(c)(3) of
the United States Internal Revenue Tax Code. Institutions outside the
United States should read carefully the additional information on tax
requirements available here <http://www.jsmf.org/admin/tax-info.htm> .
Amount awarded: A maximum of $450,000 total costs can be requested and
the funds can be expended over a minimum of 3 years or a maximum of 6
years.
Overheads: This scheme is exempt from the University of Sydney overheads
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/
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Research Office contact: Kathy Homan on 93514467
Email address: khoman at usyd.edu.au
Internet link: http://www.jsmf.org/apply/research/index.htm
Closing date: 27th February 2006
6
Australian Government - National Archives of Australia - Frederick
Watson Fellowship 2006
Introduction to Funding Opportunity: One of the National Archives' key
functions is to encourage and facilitate the use of its collection by
promoting archival research in Australia and encouraging scholarly use
of its holdings.
The National Archives is committed to assisting the completion of
innovative and quality research projects that are significant for
Australian audiences.
Eligibility: Successful applicants will have scholarly credentials
preferably with a doctorate related to their intended area of research.
Amount awarded: The National Archives will provide a grant of up to
$15,000 - please see website for more information
Overheads: This scheme is exempt from the University of Sydney overheads
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/
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type: Watson
Research Office contact: Annette McLaren on 9351 4153 or via email:
Email address: amclaren at usyd.edu.au
Internet link: http://www.naa.gov.au/About_Us/frederick_watson.html
Closing date: 23rd June 2006
7
Australian Government - National Archives of Australia - Margaret George
Award 2006
Introduction to Funding Opportunity: The National Archives offers
Margaret George Awards annually to individuals interested in conducting
research substantially utilising its collection.
Eligibility: Successful applicants will have scholarly credentials
preferably with a doctorate related to their intended area of research.
Amount awarded: Assistance will be provided up to the value of $10,000
for living supplement and airfare or equivalent and the final award
amount will be at the discretion of the judging panel.
Overheads: This scheme is exempt from the University of Sydney overheads
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/
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Research Office contact: Annette McLaren on 9351 4153 or via email:
Email address: amclaren at usyd.edu.au
Internet link: http://www.naa.gov.au/about_us/margaret_george.html
Closing date: 30th June 2006
8
Bristol-Myers Squibb - Freedom to Discover Awards
Introduction to Funding Opportunity: Distinguished Achievement Awards --
a component of the Bristol-Myers Squibb Freedom to Discover Grants and
Awards Program -- are presented annually to individuals for outstanding
contributions in the fields of cancer, cardiovascular, infectious
diseases, metabolic diseases, neuroscience and nutrition.
Amount awarded: Award recipients in each field receive a $50,000 prize
and a silver medallion.
* Nomination form for new nominators:
http://daa.bms.com/cgi-bin/registration.pl
Nomination period closing dates:
Metabolic closing: 27th February 2006
Neuroscience closing: 13th March 2006
Infectious Diseases closing: 3rd April 2006
Internet link: http://www.bms.com/sr/grants/data/achiev.html for more
information.
CONFERENCE AND TRAVEL
9
The CASS Foundation - Postdoctoral Travel Grants
Introduction to Funding Opportunity: "CASS" is an acronym for
"Contributing to Australian Scholarship and Science", and is a private
philanthropic foundation, created to support and promote the advancement
of education, science and medicine, and research in those fields. The
travel grants are available to assist attendance at international
conferences or other approved activities conducted outside Australia,
and are not available for travel or attendance at conferences or other
activities within Australia.
Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian Citizens or permanent
Residents of Australia
Amount awarded: Amount of grant available is up to $A5,000
Overheads: This scheme is exempt from the University of Sydney overheads
For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/su/reschols/research/
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Research Office contact: Luda Kuchieva on 9351 7903 or via email:
Email address: luda.kuchieva at usyd.edu.au
Internet link:
http://www.cassfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=
22&Itemid=40
Closing date: 21st February 2006
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