[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 6th July 2007

Fri Jul 6 17:03:44 EST 2007

Humanities & Social Sciences

NEWS

1        Academy of Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA)- Workshop
Program- Call for 2007-2008

RESEARCH GRANTS

2        Law and Justice Foundation- Grants Program 

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL

3        Academy of Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA)- Australia-The
Netherlands Exchange Program

Health Sciences

NEWS

4        National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

5        Claire T. Driscoll is the Director, Technology Transfer Office
of the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), National
Institutes of Health (NIH)

RESEARCH GRANTS

6        Cancer Institute NSW- Cancer Research Leaders Program:
Expressions of Interest

7        Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Grant Program

8        Sids and Kids- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Inc (SA)- Research
Grants 

9        Australian Physiotherapy Association- Seeding Research Grants 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

10      Cancer Institute NSW- Career Development & Support Fellowships

11      Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)- Heinz
Visiting Fellowship and Asnok Nathwani Fellowship

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 

12      The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)- Young
Scientist and Allied Health & Nursing Travel Grant Awards

Science & Technology

NEWS

13      Department of Defence- Defence Science Technology Organisation
(DSTO): Round 12 - Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

14      Forest and Wood Products Research and Development Corporation
(FWPRDC)- Denis Cullity Fellowship 

Humanities & Social Sciences

NEWS

1

Academy of Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA)- Workshop Program- Call
for 2007-2008

The Workshop Program is a principal component in the Academy's promotion
of research in the social sciences. Academy workshops are small
gatherings of those working at the cutting edge of social science
research.  It is expected that participants will include established
researchers and leaders in their areas of expertise; and early career
scholars who are challenging and/or adding to debate.  

The theme, quality and range of participants, and expected outcomes
determine the Academy's support which has a maximum of $7,500.

Its purpose is to advance knowledge through in-depth discussion, and to
promote its application by the dissemination of workshop outcomes
through publication. It is expected that the ideas and research
discussed at the workshop will be rigorously debated and that they are
open to scrutiny by scholars within the social sciences and others.

Closing date for proposals is 31st July 2007. 

Please refer to website link below for more information: 

http://www.assa.edu.au/Workshop/call.htm 

RESEARCH GRANTS

2

Law and Justice Foundation- Grants Program 

Introduction: The Law and Justice Foundation's grants program supports
projects that meet the Foundation's objects of improving access to
justice, particularly for socially and economically disadvantaged
people.

General Grants
General grants are financial grants over $5,000 and are allocated by the
Foundation's Board of Governors. Preference will, however, be given to
applications initiated at the community level or with substantial
community input.
Small Grants
Small grants are grants of $5,000 or less (GST inclusive) and can be
allocated by the Director of the Law and Justice Foundation. The aim of
the small grants program is to provide financial assistance to
organisations planning projects that meet the Foundation's objects.
Small grants can be applied for at any time, and decision making takes
approximately eight weeks.
In-Kind Grants
An in-kind grant provides access to the Foundation's in-house research
expertise and knowledge. Examples of in-kind grants include the
development of surveys and questionnaires; data analysis; literature
reviews and training. You're encouraged to discuss your project proposal
with the Foundation at the early stages of project planning, before
preparing an application. In-kind grants can be applied for at any time.

Overheads: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney overhead
charges. 

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html 

Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords
type: Law

Research Office Contact: Sherridan Blackman on 9351 4464 or email 

Email: sblackman at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.lawfoundation.net.au/ljf/app/C2708DF7F7362839CA2570B4001C9AFF
.html 

Closing Date: 25th July 2007

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL

3

Academy of Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA)- Australia-The
Netherlands Exchange Program

Introduction: The Exchange Program the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts
and Sciences and the Australian Academy of the Humanities facilitate
visits by scholars to specific research institutes or conferences in the
Netherlands, preferably for periods of one or two weeks. The scholar is
responsible for the cost of the international airfare to the
Netherlands. This program has importance for, among other things,
continued access to Dutch research and research materials on Indonesia.
Normally 1-2 scholars from The Netherlands and Australia participate
under this Program each year.

Eligibility: Please refer to website link below for information.  

Amount Awarded: The Royal Netherlands Academy will meet the cost of
living and approved internal travel during the period of stay.

Overheads: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney overhead
charges. 

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html 

Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords
type: Social

Research Office Contact: Julia Bouwens on 9351 4471 or email  

Email: jbouwens at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.assa.edu.au/International/netherlands.htm  

Closing Date: 8th August 2007 

Health Sciences

NEWS

4

National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

Applicants interested in applying for NIH Grants should subscribe to the
NIH Funding Bulletin.  To subscribe please click on the following link:
http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/listserv.htm - and follow the
instructions.  If you are planning on submitting an application to an
eligible funding scheme please contact Yamini Sandiran in the Research
Office on 02 9351 3877 ysandiran at usyd.edu.au  to assist you with the
application process.

5

Claire T. Driscoll is the Director, Technology Transfer Office of the
National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI), National Institutes of
Health (NIH)

After spending 17 years at NIH in various capacities (in the lab as well
as in technology transfer positions with different institutes) Claire
has given various NIH tech transfer-focused talks with titles such as
"Technology Transfer Policies and Practice at the U.S. National
Institutes of Health," "NIH as a Research Partner: Not so Secret Secrets
for Successfully Initiating, Negotiating and Entering into
Collaborations with NIH Scientists and Labs" as well as a specialized
gene patent/genomic inventions-focused talk called "Genomic Inventions:
Patent Policy & Licensing Practice at the U.S. National Institutes of
Health".

Claire will be visiting the University of Sydney on Monday 16th July
after speaking at the Queensland University of Technology School of
Law-organized eResearch/Legal structures conference on the Gold Cost.

http://www.genome.gov <http://www.genome.gov/> 

For more information please contact Hunter English via email:
h.english at usyd.edu.au 

RESEARCH GRANTS

6

Cancer Institute NSW- Cancer Research Leaders Program: Expressions of
Interest

Introduction: This program is designed to strengthen cancer research
capacity by facilitating new academic posts and outstanding research
teams at NSW universities, hospitals and/or other institutions. This
program will be directed to attracting outstanding researcher leaders
from interstate and/or overseas, and their core team of researchers
(Research Leader and at least two senior researchers). The key strategic
goals of the Cancer Research Leaders Program are to: 

*      Increase critical mass in cancer research in NSW and promote
scientific depth. 

*      Attract outstanding research teams of international capacity to
NSW. 

*      Provide complimentary scientific depth to areas of strength in
NSW. 

Eligibility: The Research Leader must be identified at application and
the application will need to demonstrate international track record,
evidenced by outstanding capacity to attract peer reviewed and other
research funding.

Amount Awarded: Grant is valued up to $650,000 per annum, for a total of
five years to commence January 2008.

Overheads: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney overhead
charges. 

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html 

Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords
type: Cancer

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/cancer_inst/research/current_opportuni
ties.html 

Closing Date: 13th August 2007 

7

Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation Grant Program

Introduction: Meso Foundation is again soliciting applications for
funding of innovative developmental projects. Eligible projects may
relate to either benchwork research or clinical research must not be
presently funded or pending review.  Encouraged projects include, but
are not limited to, benchwork/clinical investigations of:

*      Strategies for early detection of new or progressive disease;

*      Definition of targetable differences between normal and
transformed mesothelium and development of novel strategies for
treatment taking advantage of these targets;

*      Therapeutic intervention, including: Gene therapy Immunotherapy
Novel chemotherapeutic compounds Novel radiation techniques Novel
mechanisms which inhibit angiogenesis or metalloproteinases

*      Determination of clinical/molecular determinants for prognosis;

*      Pain management.

Eligibility: Please refer to website link below for more information. 

Amount Awarded: The award for any project will be for two years up to
US$50,000 per year.

Overheads: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney overheads. 

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html 

Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords
type: Meso

Research Office Contact: Yamini Sandiran on 9351 3877 or email

Email: ysandiran at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.marf.org/Resources/Research/2007GrantsCall.html 

Closing Date: 3rd August 2007 

8

Sids and Kids- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Inc (SA)- Research Grants 

Introduction: SIDS and Kids supports a wide range of research into
mortality in infants (two years and under) who die suddenly and
unexpectedly from stillbirth, neonatal death, sudden infant death and
SIDS. The research work may be concerned with basic sciences, clinical
investigations or any respect of psychological, sociological or
educational research which may be relevant.  SIDRF will be adopts a two
stage selection process for awarding research funding. Stage one
requires applicants to submit a short one or two page outline of their
intended proposal including hypothesis, methodology, outcome measures,
availability of resource material, statistical procedures and estimate
of yearly funding.

*      Animal studies will not be considered 

*      If sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is the focus of the
proposal, it must abide by the 1993 NICHD definition of SIDS 

Overheads: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney overhead
charges. 

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html 

Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords
type: Sids

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email 

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.sidsandkids.org/research-information.html 

Closing Date: 13th August 2007 

9

Australian Physiotherapy Association- Seeding Research Grants 

Introduction: PRF seeding grants are for new researchers working on new
or established clinical research projects.  The purpose of PRF seeding
grants is to help new researchers begin a research career.  Funds will
be allocated by the Directors of the PRF Corporate Trustee, whose
decisions shall be considered final, on the recommendation of the PRF
Grants Review Committee in relation to the significance of the project
to knowledge/evidence base of physiotherapy and the rationale of the
project established from previous research.

Choose one or two of the following research areas:

*      Basic Science Behavioural

*      Basic Science Biological

*      Cardiothoracic

*      Continence

*      Education

*      Electrotherapy

*      Ergonomics & Occupational Health

*      Exercise Therapy

*      Gerontology

*      Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

*      Movement Sciences

*      Neurology

*      Orthopaedics

*      Paediatrics

*      Posture

*      Rehabilitation

*      Sports Physiotherapy

*      Women's' Health

Eligibility: The Chief Investigator must hold full registration with an
Australian Physiotherapists Registration Board and be an Australian
citizen, or have permanent resident status.

Amount Awarded: The maximum funding available for a PRF seeding grant is
$5000.  

Overheads: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney overhead and
infrastructure charges. 

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html 

Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords
type: Physio

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email 

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://apa.advsol.com.au/physio_and_health/research/prf/grants.cfm 

Closing Date: 17th August 2007 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

10

Cancer Institute NSW- Career Development & Support Fellowships

Introduction: The Cancer Institute NSW Career Development and Support
Fellowships are aimed at encouraging the very best cancer researchers to
choose cancer as their selected field of research endeavour. The Career
Development and Support Fellowships are intended to provide funding
opportunities to develop and support researchers who can demonstrate
substantial ability and potential as a future cancer research leader.
The applicant would be engaged in any discipline of research relevant to
cancer, including, but not limited to behavioural, biomedical, clinical,
epidemiological and psychosocial.  

Eligibility:  Applicant Fellow must reside in NSW for the duration of
the grant; applicants must be presented under the auspices of a NSW
hospital, research institute or university with one organisation
designated as the Administering Institution. 

Amount Awarded: Fellowships are valued up to $200,000 per annum, for a
total of 3 years, to commence January 2008. The funding provided will
cover the salary of the Fellow as well as an amount up to $100,000
towards the research project. 

Overheads: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney overhead
charges. 

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html 

Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Fellowships & Awards In optional
keywords type: Cancer

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/cancer_inst/research/current_opportuni
ties.html 

Closing Date: 8th August 2007 

11

Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH)- Heinz Visiting
Fellowship and Asnok Nathwani Fellowship

Introduction: The RCPCH currently offer the following Fellowships to
enable paediatricians from overseas to visit the UK.

Heinz Visiting Fellowship
This fellowship will enable paediatricians from any part of the
Commonwealth (non UK) to spend twelve weeks in the United Kingdom.
Preference will be given to academics recently established in their
career who can arrange their visit to allow attendance at the Spring
Meeting of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health.
Asnok Nathwani Fellowship
The Ashok Nathwani Visiting Fellowship was established in memory of Dr
Ashok Nathwani, who was killed in the Indian earthquake of January 2001.
The Fellowship is awarded to enable paediatricians from abroad who need
financial assistance to spend up to four weeks in the UK.

Overheads: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney overhead
charges. 

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html 

Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Fellowships & Awards In optional
keywords type: Heinz

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.rcpch.ac.uk/Education/Fellowships--Prizes 

Closing Date: 13th August 2007 

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 

12

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)- Young Scientist and
Allied Health & Nursing Travel Grant Awards

Introduction: The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) invites
applications for Travel Grant Awards:

Young Scientist
JDRF invites applications from young researchers for grants of up to
$2,500 to allow travel to research institutions or scientific meetings,
for the purpose of furthering the researcher's expertise in the study of
type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. Researchers must be in the early stage of
their career (e.g. PhD students or not more than 5 years post-doctoral)
and be Australian citizens or permanent residents currently residing in
Australia.

Allied Health & Nursing
JDRF invites applications from young allied health professionals for
grants of up to $2,000 to allow travel for the purpose of presenting
their research relevant to type 1 (juvenile) diabetes. Applicants must
be allied health or nurse professionals undertaking work/ research
impacting on the lives of people with Type 1 diabetes and their carers
and families, and be Australian citizens or permanent residents
currently residing in Australia.

Overheads: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney overhead
charges. 

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html 

Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Conference & Travel In optional
keywords type: Juvenile

Research Office Contact: Yamini Sandiran on 9351 3877 or email

Email: ysandiran at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.jdrf.org.au/research/ipac.html 

Closing Date: 3rd August 2007

Science & Technology

NEWS

13

Department of Defence- Defence Science Technology Organisation (DSTO):
Round 12 - Capability and Technology Demonstrator Program

The Capability and Technology Demonstrator (CTD) Program assists in the
improvement or support of priority Defence capability by providing
Australian industry with an opportunity to demonstrate their technology,
thereby informing Defence of the potential performance and technical
risk associated with its implementation.  

The purpose of the Initial Proposal is to provide Defence with a basic
understanding of the technology, so that Defence may decide if the
proposal is suitable for inclusion in the CTD Program and relevant to a
Defence capability requirement.  Initial Proposals that are selected for
further consideration will be assigned a Defence sponsor within
Capability Development Group. 

*      Please copy Andrew Black in the Research Office when
electronically submitting your proposal to the DSTO.

The DSTO Closing date is 20th July 2007 

For more information please refer to website link below:

http://www.dsto.defence.gov.au/collaboration/3743/ 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

14

Forest and Wood Products Research and Development Corporation (FWPRDC)-
Denis Cullity Fellowship 

Introduction: The Denis Cullity Research Fellowship is given in
recognition of his contributions to the Australian forest and forest
products industries over a long period. The fellowship is intended to
support the professional development of leading Australian forestry or
forest product scientists and increase the value and benefits derived
from research completed for the forest and wood products industry. The
fellowship will be for between three and 12 months at an international
research facility.

Eligibility: Fellowships are available to Australian scientists working
in areas directly related to the forest and forest products industry.
They are only tenable in a country outside Australia.

Overheads: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney overhead
charges. 

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html 

Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Fellowships & Awards In optional
keywords type: Denis

Research Office Contact: Luda Kuchieva on 9351 7903 or email

Email: luda.kuchieva at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.fwprdc.org.au/menu.asp?id=8 

Closing Date: 24th July 2007 

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