[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 27th July 2007

Fri Jul 27 17:18:14 EST 2007

General News

Sydnovate - Bringing technology to life.

The speaker will be: Dr Isaac Shariv, Managing Director, Sydnovate.

Sydnovate is the commercial arm of the University, and it is focused on
two core activities: Technology Transfer (IP protection and licensing)
and Professional Services (consulting, contract research, testing and
expert witnessing). The presentation will cover the services offered by
Sydnovate to researchers with respect to these two types of activities,
and how they are aligned with the strategic goals of the University.

To register for this session, please click on this link
<http://fmx01.ucc.usyd.edu.au:8080/sydneylearning/register.jsp?ID=T1740>
and leave your details:  Heads Forum starting on 1st August 2007 at 1:00
PM

Humanities & Social Sciences

NEWS

1        AIATSIS- Conference Grants: WITHDRAWN  

2        University of Melbourne- Asialink: The Sir Edward 'Weary'
Dunlop Asia Medal

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

3        Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT): The
Australia-Malaysia Institute (AMI)- Australia Malaysia Fellowships
2007-2008

4        University of Melbourne- Asialink: Dunlop Asia Fellowships

Health Sciences

NEWS

5        National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

6        Early Career Research Program for Biomedical Researchers

RESEARCH GRANTS

7        National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC)- Development
Grants

8        Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)- Innovative Grants

9        Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA)- Incubator Grants
(Seeding Grants) 2007

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

10      High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia: Foundation
for High Blood Pressure Research- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship
(2008)

Science & Technology

NEWS

11      Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE)
- Gold Medal

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

12      Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE)-
AINSE Awards 2008

Humanities & Social Sciences

NEWS

1

AIATSIS- Conference Grants: WITHDRAWN.  Funding for this scheme is
expected for February/March 2008.  

2

University of Melbourne- Asialink: The Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop Asia
Medal

The Dunlop Asia Medal is awarded for an outstanding record of
achievement in improving Australia-Asia relations and enhancing the
quality of life in the region. The Medal provides recognition and
support for exemplary Australians committed to excellence in both their
vocations and their contributions to Australia-Asia relations.  

Please refer to the website link below for more information: 

http://www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/our_work/corporate__and__public/dunlo
p_medallecture/dunlop_medal 

Nominations Close on 31st August 2007 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

3

Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT): The Australia-Malaysia
Institute (AMI)- Australia Malaysia Fellowships 2007-2008

Introduction: Fellowships in Malaysian Studies are available as part of
Education and Science program of the Australia Malaysia Institute (AMI).
Applicants in the following fields are particularly welcome:

*      Malaysian law, politics, sociology, anthropology or history

*      Islam in Malaysia

*      Economic Development 

*      Environment and health

*      Malaysian literature

*      Film, media, communications and performing arts

*      Ethnicity and national unity

*      Tourism

*      Gender studies

*      Australia Malaysia Trade and Investment

The Fellowships are tenable for periods of 6-12 weeks. The sum awarded
is intended to cover an economy airfare to and from Malaysia, approved
internal travel and an accommodation and living allowance. The
Fellowships must be completed by 30 May 2008.

Eligibility: Australian nationals, normally employed in Australia as
academics or researchers at a tertiary level, and Australian
postgraduate students enrolled at Australian universities. 

Amount Awarded: The maximum amount for a single fellowship is AUD
$10,000.  

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: Malaysia 

Research Office Contact: Annette McLaren on 9351 4153 or email 

Email: amclaren at usyd.edu.au   

Internet Link: http://www.dfat.gov.au/ami/programs_ami.html 

Closing Date: 7th September 2007 

4

University of Melbourne- Asialink: Dunlop Asia Fellowships

Introduction: The Dunlop Asia Fellowships promote Sir Edward's vision
for peace and prosperity in the region through people-to-people exchange
and interaction and recognise and reward excellence and the potential
for excellence in individuals committed to tangibly enhancing
Australia-Asia relations.  

Individuals must devise a program in an Asian country in fields
including, but not limited to:

*      social service 

*      local community development 

*      regional organisation building 

*      peace-keeping 

*      public health / welfare 

*      appropriate technology 

*      environment / resource management 

*      arts / culture 

*      sport 

The degree to which candidates can demonstrate the availability of other
sources of financial support for their program may benefit their
application.

Eligibility: Candidates must be 21-40 years of age and Australian
citizens. Candidates must have merit / expertise in chosen field.

Amount Awarded: Fellowships provide a grant of up to $15,000.

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: Dunlop 

Research Office Contact: Sherridan Blackman on 9351 4464 or email

Email: sblackman at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/our_work/corporate__and__public/dunlo
p_fellowships 

Closing Date: 29th August 2007 

Health Sciences

NEWS

5

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.

6

Early Career Research Program for Biomedical Researchers

The Early Career Researcher Program is designed for Biomedical
Researchers and aims to give them support in career planning, networking
and the development of research capacities. The program is intended for
researchers who are 1-10 years postdoctoral. The program will consist of
the following modules:

24 August 2007 Session 1 - Career Planning

9am to 1pm, Presenter - Professor Nick Hunt

31 August 2007 Session 2 - Working with Other Personalities 

9am to 1pm, Presenter - Eleanor Shakiba

6 September 2007 Session 3 - Writing About Your Research in Plain
English 

9am to 1pm Presenters - Mark Ragg & Melissa Sweet

14 September 2007 Session 4 - Communicating with the Public 

9am to 1pm, Presenters - Mark Ragg & Melissa Sweet

21 September 2007 Session 5 - Optimising Grant Success - Workshop

9am to 1pm, Presenter(s) - Professor Judy Black, Professor Carol Armour,
Professor Nick Hunt

28 September 2007 Session 6 - New perspectives on Conflict

9am to 1pm, Presenter - Eleanor Shakiba

19 October Session 7 - Meet Your Mentor

9am to 10.30am

All sessions will be held at SydneyLearning in Seminar Room 1, Margaret
Telfer Building K07. 

*      Demand for this course will be high so attendees must commit to
attending all sessions. 

To register your interest please contact SydneyLearning
<mailto:mark.smith at usyd.edu.au>  by 10th August, 2007

RESEARCH GRANTS

7

National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC)- Development Grants

Introduction: The NHMRC Development Grants Scheme aims to support the
development of health or medical research that has commercial potential
and the

potential to benefit the Australian community; and provide funding for
research commercialisation at the early proof-of-concept stage.
Applicants are encouraged to have a commercial partner, however this is
not essential.  The scheme is pitched at the perceived funding gap
between the end of a high quality basic research program and the
developments required to make the project commercially attractive to
potential investors i.e. funding for the research to commercialisation
phase. The scheme is not intended to be an alternative to the NHMRC
Project Grant scheme, nor is it meant to be an alternative to Industry
Development schemes.

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

Amount Awarded: The grant request will usually not exceed $200,000 per
annum, unless there are exceptional circumstances.

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: NHMRC

Research Office Contact: Yamini Sandiran on 9351 3877 or email 

Email: ysandiran at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/funding/apply/granttype/development/index.htm#a4

Closing Date: 7th September 2007 

8

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)- Innovative Grants  

Introduction: JDRF supports highly innovative basic and clinical
research that is at the developmental stage by providing "seed" money
for investigative work based on sound scientific hypotheses for which
preliminary data are insufficient for a regular research grant but that
are likely to lead to important results for the treatment of diabetes
and its complications.

Eligibility: Applicants must hold an MD, DMD, DVM, PhD, or equivalent
and have a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university,
medical school, or other research facility.  

Amount Awarded: These grants provide one year of support for a maximum
of US$100,000.  

Overheads: This scheme is subject to a University of Sydney overhead
charge of up to 10%. 

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: Juvenile 

Research Office Contact: Yamini Sandiran on 9351 3877 or email 

Email: ysandiran at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.jdrf.org/files/General_Files/For_Scientists/062707JDRF_App_Gu
idelines.pdf 

Closing Date: 24th August 2007 

9

Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA)- Incubator Grants (Seeding
Grants) 2007

Introduction: To broaden the scope of its support for research relevant
to multiple sclerosis, the MSRA wishes to promote research into
rehabilitative and other aspects of the disorder. In addition to
projects directly involving MS, it is understood that studies into other
disabling diseases, including both physical treatment and socioeconomic
aspects, may provide information applicable to MS. Such relevance to MS
needs to be stressed and all applications should be of a high standard.

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

Amount Awarded: Applications are invited for small grants (up to $15,000
plus GST for one year only)

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: MSRA

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.msaustralia.org.au/msra/documents/SEEDINGGRANTS-INCUBATORGRAN
TS2007.pdf 

Closing Date: 24th August 2007 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

10

High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia: Foundation for High
Blood Pressure Research- Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2008)

Introduction: The Foundation for High Blood Pressure Research is
offering a two-year postdoctoral fellowship for a research project in
hypertension or related fields in basic, clinical or public health areas
at an Australian institution. Applications from biomedical, clinical and
public health researchers are invited.

Eligibility: Applications are open to Australian citizens or permanent
residents. 

Amount Awarded: Please refer to website link below for more information.

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: High 

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.hbprca.com.au/  click on HBP Foundation link 

Closing Date: 27th August 2007 

Science & Technology

NEWS

11

Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) - Gold
Medal

The AINSE Gold Medal is awarded each year for excellence in research,
based on publications over the last five years which acknowledge AINSE
support.  The AINSE Gold Medal may be awarded jointly to collaborating
researchers.  The award shall be open to members and former members of
the academic, scientific or technical staff of member institutions of
AINSE, including post-doctoral research fellows, research assistants and
students. 

Please refer to the website link below for more information:

http://www.ainse.edu.au/ainse/about_ainse/gold_medals.html 

Nominations close 14th September 2007 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

12

Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE)- AINSE
Awards 2008

Introduction: The primary purpose of the AINSE Awards is to enable
university researchers to gain access to and train in the use of the ASF
facilities and expertise at Lucas Heights and elsewhere, and to meet
costs associated with the use of those facilities, including a
contribution towards the costs of travel to and from the facilities, and
accommodation during periods of attachment, when the university
researcher lives in a city different from that in which the facility is
located. AINSE Awards are generally small to enable AINSE to use its
funds to support as many applications of high scientific merit as
possible. AINSE Awards are often the valuable initial support, which
leads to additional external funding.

*      Please contact Brendan Kennedy in Chemistry before submitting an
application: b.kennedy at chem.usyd.edu.au
<mailto:b.kennedy at chem.usyd.edu.au>  

*      The 7th September 2007 internal deadline is strict: hardcopies
must be completed.

Eligibility: The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering
(AINSE) Awards are to support projects undertaken by research staff and
students at its member universities.

Amount Awarded: Please refer to website link below for more information.

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: AINSE

Research Office Contact: Jennifer Turner on 9351 7656 or email 

Email: jturner at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.ainse.edu.au/ainse/for_academic_researchers/ainse_awards.html

Closing Date: 7th September 2007 

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