[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin - 5th March 2007

Mon Mar 5 09:16:05 EST 2007

Humanities & Social Sciences

RESEARCH GRANTS

1        Ford Foundation- Research Grants 

Health Sciences

NEWS

2        National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

RESEARCH GRANTS

3        American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Pilot
Grants 

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 

4        Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI) -
Stream Seven Linkage and Exchange Travelling Fellowships 

Science & Technology

RESEARCH GRANTS

5        Department of Education Science and Training (DEST)-
International Science Linkages: Competitive Grants Round 12 

6        Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW)- Environmental
Research Grants 

Humanities & Social Sciences

RESEARCH GRANTS

1

Ford Foundation- Research Grants 

Introduction: The Ford Foundation is a resource for innovative people
and institutions worldwide. Our goals are to strengthen democratic
values; reduce poverty and injustice; promote international cooperation
and advance human achievement.  

Before a request is made for a grant or program-related investment, a
brief letter of inquiry is advisable to determine whether the
foundation's present interests and funds permit consideration of the
request.

*      The letter should include:

*      The purpose of the project for which funds are being requested 

*      Problems and issues the proposed project will address 

*      Information about the organization conducting the project 

*      Estimated overall budget for the project 

*      Period of time for which funds are requested 

*      Qualifications of those who will be engaged in the project 

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

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

Overheads: This scheme is subject to a University of Sydney overhead and
infrastructure charge. 

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: Ford

Research Office Contacts: 

Humanities: Julia Bouwens on 9351 4471 or jbouwens at usyd.edu.au 

Health Sciences: Amanda Collins on 9351 3393 or
amanda.collins at usyd.edu.au  

Internet Link: http://www.fordfound.org/about/guideline.cfm 

Closing Date: No deadline (perpetual)

Health Sciences

NEWS

2

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.

RESEARCH GRANTS

3

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Pilot Grants 

Introduction: AFSP research grants support studies that aim to increase
understanding of the causes of suicide and factors related to suicide
risk, or to test treatments and other interventions designed to prevent
suicide. Investigators from all academic disciplines are eligible to
apply, and both basic science and applied research projects will be
considered, providing the study has an essential focus on suicide or
suicide prevention.

Eligibility: Please refer to website link for more information.  

Amount Awarded: Pilot grants provide up to US$10,000 per year for a two
year period, or US$20,000 for one year.

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: Suicide

Research Office Contact: Amanda Collins on 9351 3393 or email

Email: amanda.collins at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?page_id=0535FDA2-FA7D-AAE8-D7A9A6BCFFE3574
B#pilot 

Closing Date: 2nd April 2007  

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 

4

Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI) - Stream
Seven Linkage and Exchange Travelling Fellowships 

Introduction: APHCRI's mission is to provide national leadership in
improving the quality and effectiveness of primary health care through
the conduct of high quality priority-driven research and the support and
promotion of best practice. 

The objectives of the Linkage and Exchange Travelling Fellowships are
to: 

*      Further develop the linkage and exchange model. 

*      Share lessons learned from Australia, and develop a multinational
perspective and network of contacts to facilitate policy exchange and
collaboration. 

*      Improve the capacity of Australian Primary Health Care
Researchers to conduct research in all parts of the world. 

Eligibility: Eligible applicants must have actively participated on a
Stream Four spoke, and must be either an Australian citizen, an
Australian permanent resident, or a New Zealand citizen who holds a
Special Category Visa. 

Amount Awarded: APHCRI is offering up to five Linkage and Exchange
Travelling Fellowships to the value of $40,000 each. 

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 

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keywords type: Primary

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email 

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.anu.edu.au/aphcri/Spokes_Research_Program/Stream_Seven.php 

Closing Date: 11th April 2007  

Science & Technology

RESEARCH GRANTS

5

Department of Education Science and Training (DEST)- International
Science Linkages: Competitive Grants Round 12 

Introduction: The aim of the Competitive Grants element of the
International Science Linkages programme is to foster and promote
excellent researcher-initiated, international science and technology
activities which meet the objectives of the ISL programme. Under the
programme, grants are offered, on a competitive basis. Competitive
Grants supports:

*      international collaborative scientific research and technology
projects and related activities; 

*      staging major international scientific conferences in Australia; 

*      showcasing Australia's scientific research and technology
capabilities; and 

*      participation in international strategic planning activities for
major international collaborative scientific projects. 

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

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

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: Linkage

Research Office Contact: Andrew Black on 9036 7075 or email 

Email: ablack at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
https://sciencegrants.dest.gov.au/isl/Pages/Doc.aspx?name=CompetitiveGra
nts.htm 

Closing Date: 23rd March 2007  

6

Department of Environment and Conservation (NSW)- Environmental Research
Grants 

Introduction: The aim of the Environmental Research program is to
support research projects that help address environmental problems in
NSW.  Proposals for scientific, economic and/or social research in the
major category of

biodiversity will be considered. The objectives of the Environmental
Research Program are to:

*      generate new knowledge or information to facilitate local
solutions to environmental problems

*      discover new methods of operation for NSW industries that are
less harmful to the environment

*      provide knowledge about general environmental problems

*      assess environmental degradation.

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

Amount Awarded: The total amount to be offered under the Environmental
Research program in 2007 is $900,000.

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: Conservation

Research Office Contact: Luda Kuchieva on 9351 7903 or email  

Email: luda.kuchieva at usyd.edu.au  

Internet Link: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/grants/research.htm 

Closing Date: 23rd March 2007

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