[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 1st August 2008

Fri Aug 1 16:23:35 EST 2008

General news 

Go8 Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme

This scheme is a joint initiative of the Go8 and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Germany's national agency for the support of international academic co-operation.

The scheme aims to:

*      foster research collaboration of the highest quality between Australian researchers from Go8 universities and German researchers.

*      result in research outcomes and the exchange of skills and knowledge of mutual benefit to Australia and Germany. 

Exchange participants must either be employed as academic staff members in a teaching and research or research only role at a Go8 university, or a PhD student involved in the research project submitted by and eligible staff member.  

Further general information including scheme guidelines and application form can be found at: http://www.go8.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=174 

NOTE: the following USyd specific requirements not listed on the G08 website above:

*      Eligibility for this scheme at USyd is limited to early career researchers within 5 years of the award of their PhD (ie. awarded no earlier than 1 July 2003) or no more than 5 years research experience as at 1 July 2008

*      Applicants must obtain endorsement from their Head of School (page 6 of the application). 

13th August 2008 - Closing date to RO
22nd August 2008 - USyd ranked list to G08

For further information please contact Annette McLaren on 9351 4153 or amclaren at usyd.edu.au 

*VOTE: University of Sydney's Professor Stephen Simpson: Finalist in two of the 2008 Australian Museum Eureka Prizes categories - for Scientific Research and the People's Choice Award.

In the past three years, Professor Simpson's work on locusts has provided fundamental insights into dietary causes of obesity and has made an enormous impact on biological research in Australia and internationally.  http://www.usyd.edu.au/news/84.html?newsstoryid=2456 

To vote for Professor Simpson please refer to the website link below: 

http://www.australianmuseum.net.au/eureka/ 

Voting closes: 17th August 2008 

Reminder: University of Sydney- Canadian Research Funding information session: 

Date: Wednesday, 6 August 2008 

Time: 11.30 am to 12.30 pm 

Place: Seminar Room 458, Education Building 

Presenter: Ms Prue Torrance, Academic Relations and Canadian Education Centre, Canadian High Commission 

There will be two presentations of 20 minutes each with time for questions after each presentation. 

Canadian Research Funding - Social Science and Humanities (11.30am-12pm) 

Information on Canadian research funding available to Australian researchers in all disciplines in humanities and social science. The Government of Canada's Understanding Canada Program administered by the Canadian High Commission is explained in-depth. General information is also provided on funding available through the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC), the Asia-Pacific Foundation of Canada, the National Gallery of Canada, the Canadian Centre for Architecture and the Association for Quebec Studies. 

Canadian Research Funding - Sciences, Engineering and Health (12pm-12.30pm) 

Information on Canadian research funding available to Australian researchers in all disciplines in science, engineering and health. General information is provided on funding available through the Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada's Science and Technology Program, the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC), the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), the National Research Council (NRC) and various provincial programs.

Humanities & Social Sciences

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL

1        Australian Academy of the Humanities; Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the British Academy- British Special Joint Project Funding Scheme

2        Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA) & Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

Health Sciences

NEWS

3        National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

RESEARCH GRANTS

4        APEX Foundation for Research into Intellectual Disability Ltd 

5        The Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI) - Stream Thirteen: Drivers of Successful Primary Health Care

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

6        The Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI) - Stream Eleven: International Visiting Fellowships   

Sciences & Engineering

RESEARCH GRANTS

7        Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research- The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF)   

Humanities & Social Sciences

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL

1

Australian Academy of the Humanities; Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the British Academy- British Special Joint Project Funding Scheme

Introduction: The Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, and the British Academy have launched a new scheme for the support of joint projects between Australian and British scholars in the humanities and social sciences disciplines; projects are expected to be of one year's duration. Funding is not intended to cover major research expenses.

Eligibility: The principal applicant on the Australian side should be normally resident in Australia.  Other scholars associated with the project will normally be expected to be of postdoctoral status. 

Amount Awarded:  One award (of up to £8,000) or two awards (of up to £4,000 per project) will be available each year, to cover travel and maintenance expenses.

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: Conference & Travel In optional keywords type: British

Research Office Contact: Sherridan Blackman on 9351 4464 or email 

Email: sblackman at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.humanities.org.au/Grants/International/Britain/Britain.htm 

Closing Date: 19th September 2008 

2

Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia (ASSA) & Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)

Introduction: ASSA and ICSSR have signed an exchange agreement for research scholars in the social sciences, who are Australian citizens.  The aims of the program include collaboration between Australian and Indian scholars, the opportunity for access to research and research materials not easily accessible outside the countries concerned and the development of networks of scholars with related interests, both within and between the two countries.  The Academy is responsible for international excursion fares to the capital city of the host country and the host provides local transport, meals and accommodation as outlined in the Exchange Agreement.

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: Conference & Travel In optional keywords type: Indian

Internet Link: http://www.assa.edu.au/international/india.htm 

Closing Date: 19th September 2008 (external)

Health Sciences

NEWS

3

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

4

APEX Foundation for Research into Intellectual Disability Ltd 

Introduction: The Apex Foundation for Research into Intellectual Disability Limited invites applications from individuals or research teams for grants in support of new or existing research projects.  These grants may be awarded to workers in any discipline (medicine, education, epidemiology, psychology, biology, sociology, etc) where the research is concerned with the causes, diagnosis, prevention or treatment of intellectual disability and allied conditions. Where all other factors are equal, however, preference will be given to supporting research which relates to causes and/or prevention of these conditions.

*      Please contact Chris Robinson in the Research Office for a copy of the guidelines and application form.

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 <http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html> 

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

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email 

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au <mailto:chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au>  

Closing Date: 8th August 2008 

5

The Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI) - Stream Thirteen: Drivers of Successful Primary Health Care

Introduction: The Institute is now seeking participation in Stream Thirteen which will synthesise the evidence and develop options to improve Australia's primary health care service delivery through exploring the most effective and cost effective drivers of successful primary care.  The Research Advisory Board has determined the following 4 topic areas to be addressed within Stream Thirteen: 

*      Quality of primary health care; 

*      Access to primary health care (note: research into problems of rural/remote access are not sought in this stream); 

*      Linkages within primary care sub-sectors and between primary care and other sectors; and 

*      Knowledgeable, skilled and motivated patients. 

The Institute is interested in drivers of successful provision of primary health care in a clinical environment or a health care delivery setting (encompassing all clinical primary health care, including nursing, dental and allied health care as well as medical care).

Eligibility: To participate in Stream Thirteen Spokes will comprise between two and four Chief Investigators supported by research assistants.  

Amount Awarded: The Research Advisory Board has determined that each Stream Thirteen spoke will receive a fixed sum of $250,000 over one year.  

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: Primary

Research Office Contact: Yamini Sandiran on 9351 3877 or email  

Email: ysandiran at usyd.edu.au 

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

Closing Date: 22nd August 2008 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

6

The Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI) - Stream Eleven: International Visiting Fellowships   

Introduction: International Visiting Fellowships allow Australia's primary health care sector to benefit from the expertise of internationally acclaimed academics. Host institutions will contribute to the cost of the program in order to encourage true partnership through co-contribution.  Travel to Canberra by the International Visiting Fellow is mandatory, and will include a public presentation at the ANU.  This research stream allows groups (not limited to previous or existing Spokes) to bid for funds, not exceeding $20,000, to support the travel and related costs of bringing international primary health care experts to Australia.  

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: Fellowships & Awards In optional keywords type: Primary

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

Closing Date: 1st September 2008 (external); Board meeting held 3rd September 2008 

Sciences & Engineering

RESEARCH GRANTS

7

Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research- The Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF)   

Introduction: The AISRF supports Australian researchers, from both the public and private sectors, to collaborate with Indian partners on leading edge science and technology in order to contribute to Australia's economic, social and environmental wellbeing. The AISRF provides funding support for: 

*      Australian researchers to participate in strategically focussed, leading edge, scientific research and technology collaborations with India (through the Indo-Australian S&T Fund and the Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund); and 

*      Targeted allocations to benefit the Australian research community. 

Eligibility: Australian scientists from both the public and private sectors wishing to collaborate with international partners from selected countries other than India are able to apply for funding under the International Science Linkages Program.   

Amount Awarded: Available funding for AISRF in 2008-09 is $6,500,000.  The Indian Government is committed to providing matching funding for collaborative activities between Australia and India.

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: India

Research Office Contact: Andrew Black on 9036 7075 or email 

Email: ablack at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: https://grants.innovation.gov.au/AISRF/Pages/Home.aspx 

Closing Date: 19th September 2008 

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