[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 11th April 2008

Fri Apr 11 16:57:09 EST 2008

General News

GAMS APPLICATION FORMS NOW AVAILABLE:

*      ARC LINKAGE PROJECTS

*      LINKAGE INTERNATIONAL (ARC International Fellowships)

 https://gams2.arc.gov.au/ 

The Australian Research Council and Australian Bureau of Statistics:
Joint road-show to Higher Education Institutions: Hosted by the
University of Sydney

It is expected that participants will largely be directors and staff of
Research Offices who will be using the classification for funding and
data collection purposes.

The Australian Research Council and Australian Bureau of Statistics will
be conducting a joint road-show to Higher Education Institutions in
capital cities during May to raise awareness of the 2008 Australian and
New Zealand Standard Research Classification. The presentation will take
approximately 2 hours and will discuss the new classification and how it
differs from the 1998 version, concordances between the old and new
classification, and provide an opportunity to ask questions. 

When: 19th May 2008, 11am-1pm

Where: Professorial Board Room, Main Quadrangle. 

Go up the stairs opposite Nicholson Museum and turn left at the top
(right is MacLaurin Hall) - map ref G17:
http://db.auth.usyd.edu.au/directories/map/largemap00a.html

A light lunch will be provided; PLEASE RSVP: Reema Rattan in the
Research Office r.rattan at usyd.edu.au by 12th May 2008.

Humanities & Social Sciences

RESEARCH GRANTS

1        Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy
(DBCDE)- Telecommunications Consumer Representation Grants 

Health Sciences

NEWS

2        National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

RESEARCH GRANTS

3        NHMRC- Development Grants 

4        Pfizer Australia- Cardiovascular Lipid Research Grants 2008  

5        University of Sydney: Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund-
Alzheimer's Disease Research Grant

6        Clive & Vera Ramaciotti Foundation- General Awards  

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

7        National Heart Foundation- Postdoctoral Fellowships
(Biomedical, Clinical, Public Health)  

8        National Heart Foundation- Overseas Research Fellowships   

9        National Heart Foundation- Career Development Fellowships

10      National Heart Foundation and National Stroke Foundation-
co-funded       Postdoctoral Fellowships

11      National Heart Foundation- Indigenous Health Postdoctoral
Research Fellowship   

Sciences & Engineering

NEWS

12      NSW Office for Science & Medical Research- NSW Scientist of the
Year Awards 

RESEARCH GRANTS

13      National Geographic- Conservation Trust Grant: Pre-Application 

Humanities & Social Sciences

RESEARCH GRANTS

1

Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy (DBCDE)-
Telecommunications Consumer Representation Grants 

Introduction: The objective of the Consumer Representation Grants
Program (the Program) is to promote the long-term interests of end users
of telecommunications services by supporting the representation of
consumers' interests in the telecommunications environment. Funding will
be given to assist organisations in their representation of consumer
interests. These projects might include, but not be limited to, a
consumer organisation representing the interests of its members through:

*      fostering community and industry awareness of telecommunications
issues affecting consumers

*      representing consumers' interests in the development of
government and industry policy relating to telecommunications

*      facilitating discussion of and research into telecommunications
issues of interest to consumers 

*      informing and educating consumers in relation to
telecommunications issues; 

*      advising the Government of key telecommunications issues raised
by consumers, and

*      training or assisting the training of people to enhance their
consumer representation skills.

Eligibility: Please refer to website link below: (to be eligible, an
applicant must be a consumer body (defined by subsection 593(8) of the
Act as a body or association that represents the interests of
consumers).  

Telecommunications act 1997 Subsection 593- Funding of consumer
representation, and of research, in relation to telecommunications; 

2) The Minister may, on behalf of the Commonwealth, make a grant of
financial assistance to a person or body for purposes in connection with
research into the social, economic, environmental or technological
implications of developments relating to telecommunications.

http://www.comlaw.gov.au/ComLaw/Legislation/ActCompilation1.nsf/0/719B56
A45FC567B1CA2573D200204F08?OpenDocument  

Amount Awarded: $800,000 is available for allocation in 2008-09; (All
funds may not necessarily be allocated.) 

Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is subject to University of Sydney
indirect costs. (Please note: funding must only be spent on the expenses
or activities specified in funding deeds negotiated individually with
each successful applicant. Some indirect costs are not allowed; please
refer to guidelines from website link below)

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: Digital 

Research Office Contact: Julia Bouwens on 9351 4471 or email 

Email: jbouwens at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.dbcde.gov.au/communications_for_consumers/funding_programs__a
nd__support/telecommunications_consumer_representation_grants

Closing Date: 2nd May 2008 

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

NHMRC- Development Grants 

Introduction: Development Grants are designed to support development
work undertaken in a human health related field, for example,
diagnostics, medical devices or pharmaceutical product development,
biotechnology, bioinformatics and biomaterials. The aims of the
Development Grant Scheme are to increase, facilitate and expedite the
translation of health and medical research outcomes through to
commercialisation; and to stimulate technological innovation in the
university, hospital and research institute sectors.

Eligibility: An individual researcher; a group of researchers; or a
health and medical research company in partnership with an eligible
researcher/s, are invited to submit a research proposal under the
Development Grant Scheme. 

Amount Awarded: Grants will usually not exceed $200,000 per annum. 

Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney
indirect costs.  

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

Closing Date: 19th May 2008 

4

Pfizer Australia- Cardiovascular Lipid Research Grants 2008  

Introduction: The CVL Research Grants program seeks to encourage medical
graduates in Australia who have embarked on research within the last
five years. 

Proposals will be considered for clinical research across the broad
field of cardiovascular disease, stroke and lipid disorders including,
but not necessarily confined to:

*      lipid disorders and their management 

*      health outcomes

*      epidemiology/compliance studies

*      clinical studies in women and the elderly 

*      hypertension/lipid disorders 

*      coronary disease, arrhythmias 

*      unstable angina 

*      myocardial infarction 

*      cerebrovascular disease and stroke 

*      diabetic dyslipidaemias 

*      obesity and lipid disorders 

*      familial dyslipidaemias

Eligibility:  Applications are invited from Australian medical graduates
who have entered the field of research (or returned after an appropriate
break) within the last five years (e.g. the applicant has initiated or
been awarded a PhD/MD from 2003 onwards).

Amount Awarded: Funding for CVL Research Grants will be up to AUD$55,000
(including GST).  

Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney
indirect costs.  

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: Pfizer

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email 

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au

Internet Link: http://www.cvlgrants.com.au/

Closing Date: 16th May 2008  

5

University of Sydney: Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund- Alzheimer's
Disease Research Grant

Introduction: The Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund is a Sydney-based
private charitable trust established in 1978 to raise funds for medical
and scientific research focused on finding therapies for still-incurable
diseases. The work of the Fund is carried out at the University of
Sydney and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, under the direction of
its Patron and Trustees.

The Grant will comprise an award of $100,000 over 2 years (which could
be used by the successful applicant over 3 years if that was more
useful) for a research project in the field of Alzheimer's disease,
where the aim of the project is to develop and/or assess new treatments
for this condition.

Eligibility: Applicants must be permanent members of staff of the
University of Sydney or of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Joint
applications for cooperative projects between permanent members of staff
of both Universities will also be welcomed.  

Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney
indirect costs. 

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: Zelman 

Contact: Sue Freedman-Levy, Administrative Officer, Sir Zelman Cowen
Universities Fund on + 61 2 9351 6558 or fax +61 2 9351 6556 or email

Email: sueflevy at anatomy.usyd.edu.au

Closing Date: 30th May 2008 

6

Clive & Vera Ramaciotti Foundation- General Awards  

Introduction: Applications are invited for grants available in 2008,
from groups or individuals undertaking biomedical research within
universities, public hospitals, medical research institutes or other
institutes approved by the Trustee. Applications are invited for two
types of grants. They are: a) Establishment Grants and b) Equipment
Grants. Please ensure you read the Guidelines carefully, as requirements
for each grant application are different. Please note: there has been
significant change to the Equipment Grants. 

Complete guidelines and the online application form can be obtained from
the website below. The Research Office advises of the following
procedures in relation to submitting applications:

The Ramaciotti Foundation will only accept ONE application for each type
of grant PER Department/Discipline or affiliated Research Institute.

Establishment Grants

The Grant can be used for any combination of personnel, equipment
(excluding infrastructure), consumables or other expenses but not for
travel.  The maximum total amount is $30,000.  Only one Establishment
Grant application will be accepted from each Department/Discipline or
affiliated Research Institute.  

Equipment Grants

Applicants must be the Head of Department/Discipline or Director of the
affiliated Research Institute in which the equipment is to be located.
Applications may only be made for contributions of up to $30,000 towards
the purchase of a single item of equipment costing $100,000 or more.
Applications for funding outside of these parameters will be deemed
ineligible.  Only one Equipment Grant application will be accepted from
each Department/Discipline or affiliated Research Institute.

Important Notes on Submission of Applications:

To ensure that only one Establishment Grant and one Equipment Grant
application is submitted from each Department/Discipline or affiliated
Research Institute, please discuss with your Department/Discipline Head
or Director by 2nd June 2008.  If the Research Office receives more than
one application for each type of grant from a Department/Discipline or
affiliated Research Institute, the Research Office will ask the
Department/Discipline Head or Director of the affiliated Research
Institute to select the application to go forward.

Researchers are to complete the application on the website, save as
directed by the instructions (noting your Personal Security Number),
download a copy and send it to the Research Office for checking by 16th
June 2008.  Note: Do not submit electronically at this stage. A
completed Research Proposal Clearance Form must also be forwarded to the
Research Office.

Having checked the application, the Research Office will notify the
researcher of any amendments necessary (if any); and will advise on how
to submit the final version of application.

Applicants are not required to nominate a referee. However, the Trustee
reserves the right to request a report from a referee if recommended by
the Scientific Advisory Committee. Any reports would be provided in
strictest confidence to the Committee.

Researchers applying for establishment grants are advised to pay
particular attention to Question E.8 "Ethical and hazardous implications
of the project", noting the conditions determining whether or not you
need to indicate "Yes".

Note all budget items should be GST exclusive.

When filling out Part B of application please use the following address:

Ms Lara Fourro, 

University of Sydney

Research Office

Main Quad A14

The University of Sydney NSW 2006

Phone: 9036 7076, Facsimile: 9351 4812, Email:
roscholarships at usyd.edu.au

This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney Overhead charges. Please
see http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/applications/indirect_cost.shtml
Guidelines for the completion of research applications on the Research
Office webpage for more information.

More information is available from the website below. If you wish to
apply for these awards please contact Lara Fourro on 9036 7076 or via
the email address below. 

Website:
http://www.perpetual.com.au/campaigns/ramaciotti_ramaciotti_home.aspx 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

7

National Heart Foundation- Postdoctoral Fellowships (Biomedical,
Clinical, Public Health)  

Introduction: The Heart Foundation offers Fellowships to graduates of
recognised institutions whose usual place of residence is in Australia
and who propose to engage in biomedical, clinical and public health
research related to cardiovascular disease and related disorders. The
research supported by the Fellowship must be carried out at institutions
in Australia.  Applicants for these Fellowships must meet criteria of
eligibility and excellence. For postdoctoral fellowship applicants,
Australian citizens who are engaged in cardiovascular disease research
overseas may apply for a fellowship to return to Australia to continue
their cardiovascular disease research at an Australian Research
Administering Institute.

Eligibility: These Fellowships are available to medical and science
graduates who have completed a MD or PhD award within the last five
years. Fellows should be Australian citizens or have Permanent Resident
status at the time of application.