[Usyd-research-announce] Research Bulletin 7th September 2007

Thu Sep 6 17:39:39 EST 2007

Humanities & Social Sciences

NEWS

1        State Library of New South Wales- Blake Waldron Dawson Prize for Business Literature

2        The Near Eastern Archaeology Foundation- Travel Grants & Grants-in-Aid

RESEARCH GRANTS

3        James N. Kirby Foundation- Research Grants 

4        Hans Rausing Endangered Languages Project- Endangered Languages Documentation Programme

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

5        The Australian Prime Ministers Centre- Fellowship Program 

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 

6        British Academy/ACU Grants for International Collaboration 2007/08  

Health Sciences

NEWS

7        National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

RESEARCH GRANTS

8        Australian Rotary Health Research Fund (ARHRF)- Evaluation of Mental health Service Provision: Project Grant  

9        Australian Rotary Health Research Fund (ARHRF)- Evaluation of Rural health Service Provision: Project Grant

10      The Stanley Medical Research Institute (SMRI)- Treatment Trial Grants for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder          

11      Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation- Quality of Life Grants

12      World Cancer Research Fund International- Research Grant Programme

13      Roche Organ Transplantation Research Foundation (ROTRF)- Conventional and Clinical Research Grants: Letter of Intent 

Science & Technology

NEWS

14      The Millennium Prize Foundation- Millennium Technology Prize 2008 

RESEARCH GRANTS

15      United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)- International Geoscience Programme (IGCP): Geoscience in the service of society: Project Proposals 

16      Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc- Research Grants  

Humanities & Social Sciences

NEWS

1

State Library of New South Wales- Blake Waldron Dawson Prize for Business Literature

The annual Blake Dawson Waldron Prize for Business Literature was established to encourage the highest standards of commentary in the fields of business and finance.  The range of subjects covered by the Prize includes Australian corporate and commercial literature, histories, accounts and analyses of corporate affairs as well as biographies of business men and women.  The winner will receive prize money of $30,000.  The author must be a living Australian citizen or hold permanent resident status. 

Please refer to website link below for more information:

http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/awards/blake_dawson.cfm 

Closing date: 26th September 2007 

2

The Near Eastern Archaeology Foundation- Travel Grants & Grants-in-Aid

Applications for any of these grants must include a short curriculum vitae, a statement of the candidate's proposed research project, and detailed budget.  

*      The Catherine Southwell-Keely Travel Grant for 2008

*      The Leone Crawford Travel Grant for 2008

*      The Sam Eames Grant-in-Aid for 2008

*      General Grants-in-Aid for 2008

Please refer to website link below for more information:

http://www.arts.usyd.edu.au/foundations/neaf/Grant%20pages/Grants_for_2008.html 

Closing date: 30th September 2007 

RESEARCH GRANTS

3

James N. Kirby Foundation- Research Grants 

Introduction: The James N. Kirby Foundation's overall goal is to distribute grants to charitable, educational and technical bodies throughout Australia in the areas of health, education, technology and science, art and literature, the environment, conservation, maintenance and development of Australia's natural resources, with particular attention given to technical education projects to assist young people Australians achieve their highest standards.  

*      For a copy of the application requirements please contact Annette McLaren in the Research Office on the details below.  

Eligibility: The Foundation is not empowered to assist individuals.   

Amount Awarded: Approximately $700,000 annually over all fields of interest.  

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

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Research Office Contact: Annette McLaren on 9351 4153 or email 

Email: amclaren at usyd.edu.au 

Closing Date: 24th September 2007 

4

Hans Rausing Endangered Languages Project- Endangered Languages Documentation Programme

Introduction: The Endangered Language Documentation Programme (ELDP) offers research grants to support documentation of the world's endangered languages in collaboration with language communities.  

Major Documentation Programme

Applications for grants are assessed for their intellectual quality, the degree of language endangerment, the urgency of the issues they raise, their relation to a language's social and cultural contexts, and their prospects for raising levels of knowledge of the language and expertise in field linguistics, including among members of the language community.  Most MDP grants awarded to date have been between £40,000 and £130,000.

Individual Postdoctoral Fellowship

IPF applications are invited from individuals seeking their own support costs for up to two years.  In addition to fieldwork costs, you may seek salary costs for the period.  You should normally have secured your PhD no more than five years prior to the proposed start date of this fellowship.  Nearly all IPF grants awarded to date have been between £50,000 and £100,000.

Eligibility: ELDP welcomes applications from researchers of any nationality to undertake projects in any part of the world. Applicants should be researchers with qualifications in linguistics and experience in linguistic fieldwork.

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

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

Research Office Contact: Annette McLaren on 9351 4153 or email 

Email: amclaren at usyd.edu.au <mailto:amclaren at usyd.edu.au>  

Internet Link: http://www.hrelp.org/grants/apply/information/ <http://www.hrelp.org/grants/apply/information/>  

Closing Date: 26th September 2007  

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

5

The Australian Prime Ministers Centre- Fellowship Program 

Introduction: A number of Fellowships are available each year for established researchers to undertake research into Australia's prime ministers, their lives, achievements and governments. The Australian Prime Ministers Centre Fellowship program supports research across the dispersed collections of prime ministerial materials. The Fellowships should be taken in the financial year in which they are awarded. Participants in the Fellowship program are expected to produce an academic paper, bibliography or creative project that supports the Australian Prime Ministers Centre's objectives. 

Eligibility: Applicants should have scholarly credentials, preferably of at least Master's or PhD level, or a record of equivalent achievement in a field of specialisation from a range of disciplines. These may include history, social sciences, politics, museum studies, librarianship, the performing arts, literature and art.

Amount Awarded: The amount of financial assistance will be determined by the research proposal but is expected to be enough to cover travel (including one return economy airfare to Canberra), accommodation, living and research expenses.

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

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Research Office Contact: Sherridan Blackman on 9351 4464 or email 

Email: sblackman at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.apmc.oph.gov.au/fellowship.html 

Closing Date: 24th September 2007 

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 

6

British Academy/ACU Grants for International Collaboration 2007/08  

Introduction: The Association of Commonwealth Universities is pleased to announce the continued availability of funding to help support international joint projects in the fields of the humanities and the social sciences.  Funds are available to support international joint activities, involving British scholars in collaboration with Commonwealth partners. Applications must be for projects involving genuine collaborative work between a defined group of scholars in one, or possibly two, other Commonwealth countries.

Eligibility: Grants are available for advanced research, at postdoctoral or equivalent level or beyond in the fields of the humanities and social sciences.

Amount Awarded: Up to £5000, and intended to cover travel, maintenance costs and approved research expenditure incurred in the partner country or countries.

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

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Research Office Contact: Sherridan Blackman on 9351 4464 or email

Email: sblackman at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.acu.ac.uk/cgi-bin/schemes.pl?display=scheme&id=britacd 

Closing Date: 3rd October 2007 

Health Sciences

NEWS

7

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

8

Australian Rotary Health Research Fund (ARHRF)- Evaluation of Mental health Service Provision: Project Grant  

Introduction: The ARHRF invites applications from teams of researchers/service providers/clinicians/consumers & carers, for funding to evaluate new or existing interventions/services designed to restore or promote the mental health of Australians.  The aim is to maximise the effectiveness of services available for individuals with mental health problems and ensure these individuals have the best mental health outcomes. 

Specific goals of this program are:

*      To fund evaluation of new, innovative, evidence-based 'best-practice' interventions/services employed to restore or promote the mental health of Australians.

*      To help build teams of researchers, service providers and /or consumers & carers to evaluate new and innovative interventions/services.

Eligibility: Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status. 

Amount Awarded: Up to a maximum of $60,000 for one year.  

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: Rotary 

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email 

Email: sblackman at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.arhrf.org.au/sub1.asp?pageName=Current%20Opportunities 

Closing Date: 28th September 2007

9

Australian Rotary Health Research Fund (ARHRF)- Evaluation of Rural health Service Provision: Project Grant

Introduction: The ARHRF invites applications from teams of researchers/service providers/clinicians/consumers & carers, for funding to evaluate new or existing interventions/services designed to restore or promote the health of Australians in rural and remote localities.  Specific goals of this program are:

*      To fund evaluation of new, innovative, evidence-based 'best-practice' interventions/services employed to restore or promote the health of rural Australia.

*      To help build teams of researchers, service providers and /or consumers & carers to evaluate new and innovative interventions/services.

Eligibility: Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status.

Amount Awarded: Up to a maximum of $40,000 for one year. 

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: Rotary 

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email 

Email: sblackman at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.arhrf.org.au/sub1.asp?pageName=Current%20Opportunities 

Closing Date: 28th September 2007

10

The Stanley Medical Research Institute (SMRI)- Treatment Trial Grants for Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder          

Introduction: The purpose of this program is to facilitate the direct testing of new treatments for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in academic centres.  SMRI is currently supporting treatment trials in the following project areas Natural substances, including: herbal medications; nutraceuticals, e.g., amino acids or essential fatty acids; non-western traditional medicines.

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

Amount Awarded: The awards are granted for a maximum of US$300,000 per year for up to three years. 

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

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Research Office Contact: Yamini Sandiran on 9351 3877 or email

Email: ysandiran at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.stanleyresearch.org/application/applytt.htm 

Closing Date: 21st September 2007 

11

Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation- Quality of Life Grants

Introduction: The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grants Program offers grants to non-profit organizations that address the needs of persons living with paralysis (particularly spinal cord injury), their families and caregivers.  Funding is awarded in thirteen categories: accessibility, advocacy, arts, assistive technology, children, counselling, education, employment, independent living, practical services, sports and recreation, therapeutic riding and health promotion. 

Eligibility: Applications are accepted from organizations based outside of the United States, although priority is given to those with an international scope.

Amount Awarded: Funding is awarded in amounts up to $25,000 per grant. 

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

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Research Office Contact: Yamini Sandiran on 9351 3877 or email

Email: ysandiran at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.christopherreeve.org/site/c.geIMLPOpGjF/b.1038451/apps/s/content.asp?ct=1461585 

Closing Date: 24th September 2007 

12

World Cancer Research Fund International- Research Grant Programme

Introduction: World Cancer Research Fund International is now inviting applications for grants to fund research into the effects of food, nutrition and physical activity on the origins, causes and prevention of cancer.  Funds will also be prioritised for specific research approaches considered to be especially likely to produce valuable results that mark a substantial advance on current knowledge of:

*      Impact of food, nutrition and/or physical activity on outcome in cancer survivors. 

*      Nutrition of the mother, foetus, neonate and young child and lifelong cancer risk. 

*      Energy intake and expenditure, body composition (including growth and height), body weight and cancer risk.

*      Role of physical activity and/or inactivity and cancer risk.

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

Amount Awarded: Grants will be for a maximum of £150,000 up to four years, with no more than £50,000 in any one year.

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

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Research Office Contact: Phil Chaplin on 9351 3393 or email

Email: phillip.chaplin at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.wcrf.org/research/research_grant_programme.lasso 

Closing Date: 25th September 2007 

13

Roche Organ Transplantation Research Foundation (ROTRF)- Conventional and Clinical Research Grants: Letter of Intent 

Introduction: The ROTRF supports important and innovative research projects relevant to solid organ transplantation, particularly where there is an unmet medical need. 

Conventional Research Grants: For research projects relevant to solid organ transplantation
Clinical Research Grants: For clinical research projects (e.g. projects proposing work with human clinical material, organ transplant patients, human organ preservation, human transplant pathology, and other human transplant problems) that will have a significant impact in the clinical setting in the near future.

Eligibility: The ROTRF provides funding for established faculty members of academic staff at universities, transplant centres and research institutes.    

Amount Awarded: The maximum amount awarded per grant is 300,000 Swiss Francs distributed over 3 years.

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

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Research Office Contact: Phil Chaplin on 9351 3393 or email

Email: phillip.chaplin at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.rotrf.org/information/ROTRF%20Information_2007.htm#How%20to%20apply%20for%20a%20grant 

Closing Date: 24th September 2007 

Science & Technology

NEWS

14

The Millennium Prize Foundation- Millennium Technology Prize 2008 

Awarded every second year for a technological innovation that is significantly improving the quality of human life today and in the future.  At the one million Euro level, the Millennium Technology  Prize ranks among the worlds most prestigious awards in its class.  

Global search for the next Millennium Technology Prize winner has started. The Millennium Technology Prize is awarded for specific, groundbreaking innovations that promote people's quality of life, contribute toward the realisation of humane values, and 

Nominations can be made until the 1st October 2007.

Please refer to the website link below for more information:

http://www.millenniumprize.fi/ 

RESEARCH GRANTS

15

United Nations Educational Scientific Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)- International Geoscience Programme (IGCP): Geoscience in the service of society: Project Proposals 

Introduction: The primary aims of IGCP are to facilitate international collaboration amongst scientists from around the world in research on geological problems, particularly between those individuals from more industrialized and those from developing countries. Through long-term joint research efforts, meetings, field trips, and workshops, IGCP aims to promote the use of geosciences in global issues including, but not limited to, sustainable development, the health and safety of humanity and the reduction of the adverse effects of natural disasters and resource extraction.

Topics of particular interest to IGCP:

*      Geoscience of the Water Cycle

*      Geohazards: Mitigating the Risks

*      Earth Resources: Sustaining our Society

*      Global Change and Evolution of Life: Evidence from the geological record

*      The Deep Earth: How it controls our environment

Eligibility: IGCP project proposals may be submitted by individual scientists or by a group of scientists. 

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

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: United 

Research Office Contact: Andrew Black on 9036 7075 or email

Email: ablack at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.unesco.org/science/earth/igcp.shtml 

Closing Date: 1st October 2007 

16

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Inc- Research Grants  

Introduction: The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation, Inc. supports research relevant to equine health and performance. The Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation's success resulted in support for a number of projects which represented steps forward, among them the development of vaccines against Equine Viral Arteritis and herpes virus infections. Research projects must show importance to the equine industry and have significant scientific importance.  

Eligibility: The Principal investigator should have some professorial rank and salary from the institution involved, or hold some grade of Research Professorship with salary from the institution.  

Amount Awarded: Average amounts funded are around US$45,000 per grant.

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

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Research Office Contact: Julie Storry on 9351 4467 or email

Email: j.storry at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.grayson-jockeyclub.org/grantsDisplay.asp?section=2 

Closing Date: 19th September 2007 

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