From research at usyd.edu.au Wed Dec 3 10:20:58 2008 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Wed Dec 3 10:21:03 2008 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] University of Sydney Institute for Sustainable Solutions (USISS): Interdisciplinary Research Projects Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE019A2090@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Deadline extended to Monday 8th December 2008: Expressions of Interest to conduct Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research The University of Sydney Institute for Sustainable Solutions (USISS) will be funding two icon interdisciplinary research projects in the area of sustainability in the amount of $250,000 each, to be commenced in 2009. These EOIs will assist with identifying the range of sustainability research interests within the university and will facilitate the coordination of researchers with similar research interests. USISS will then move to a further call for applications for icon project funding. To submit an EOI, please provide a one page (A4) proposal, Times New Roman, Font size 11, which sets out: * Proposal title * Names of investigators including Faculty/Discipline affiliations * Research question which indicates the interdisciplinary and sustainability related nature of the research * Rationale and expected outcomes * Indicate potential sources of co-funding * EOIs should be submitted to USISS Interim Director Rosemary Lyster by Monday 8th December 2008. USISS was launched in July as a focal point for outstanding research into sustainability issues, providing new ways of thinking about solutions by bringing together some of the world's leading thinkers, researchers and educators in disciplines organised according to the following research nodes: energy, environment, health and development. For further information about USISS please visit the Institute for Sustainable Solutions website . -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20081203/c4d0be92/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Dec 5 17:04:25 2008 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Dec 5 17:04:31 2008 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 5th December 2008 Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE019A2091@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations- Endeavour Research & Indigenous Research Fellowships Health Sciences NEWS 2 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 3 Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations- Endeavour Research & Indigenous Research Fellowships. Please refer to point 1 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 4 The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease- Novel Approaches to Drug Discovery for Parkinson's Disease 2009 5 The Bonnie Babes Foundation- Research Grants 2009 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 6 Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations- Endeavour Research & Indigenous Research Fellowships. Please refer to point 1 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 7 Department of Environment, Water, Heritage & the Arts- Centres of Excellence in Desalination and Water Recycling FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 8 Society in Science: Branco Weiss Fellowship Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations- Endeavour Research & Indigenous Research Fellowships The following two awards are available to Australian applicants: * Endeavour Research Fellowships (Australian applicants only) o The Endeavour Research Fellowships provide financial support for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from Australia to undertake short-term research (4-6 months), in any field of study. The research is to be undertaken in participating countries within the Asia/Pacific region and the Middle East. * Endeavour Indigenous Research Fellowships (Australian applicants only) o The Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians provide financial support for Indigenous postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows to undertake short-term research (4-6 months), in any field of study. The research is to be undertaken in participating countries within the Asia/Pacific region and the Middle East. Please refer to the website link below for more information: http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/Australian_applicants/default.htm Closing date: 31st January 2009 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@usyd.edu.au to assist you with the application process. 3 Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations- Endeavour Research & Indigenous Research Fellowships. Please refer to point 1 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 4 The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Disease- Novel Approaches to Drug Discovery for Parkinson's Disease 2009 Introduction: The goal of the program is to support efforts to convert and further develop promising biological targets into novel disease-modifying therapeutic strategies. In addition, MJFF seeks to promote partnerships that can accelerate development of new therapies by providing investigators with the opportunity to partner with Elan Pharmaceuticals Inc. Elan Pharmaceuticals is a neuroscience-based biotechnology company committed to developing novel approaches for neurodegenerative diseases and is partnering with MJFF in this drug discovery and development program. Eligibility: Post-doctoral students or fellows are not eligible to apply as principal investigators. Amount Awarded: Around US$1,500,000 total funding for this scheme. Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is subject to University of Sydney indirect costs of 25%. 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: Fox Research Office Contact: Jane Zhang on 8627 8103 or email Email: janez@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.michaeljfox.org/research_openFundingPrograms_program.cfm?ID=2 4 Closing Date: 27th January 2009 5 The Bonnie Babes Foundation- Research Grants 2009 Introduction: The Bonnie Babes Foundation supports organisations undertaking research into stillbirth, miscarriage and prematurity. The support is generally for the purchase of equipment essential for the research or for maintenance funds or PhD scholarships for new, innovative research. It is envisaged that support for project maintenance would provide results that would lead to long term funding from other funding bodies. The Bonnie Babes Foundation would also support the purchase of medical equipment used in the assessment of pregnancies at risk of loss or in the management and treatment of premature babies. Amount Awarded: Grant applications are usually provided in the range of $2,000 to $20,000. 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: Bonnie Research Office Contact: Christine Anderson on 8627 8104 or email Email: canderson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.bbf.org.au/?page_id=66 Closing Date: 30th January 2009 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 6 Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations- Endeavour Research & Indigenous Research Fellowships. Please refer to point 1 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 7 Department of Environment, Water, Heritage & the Arts- Centres of Excellence in Desalination and Water Recycling Introduction: The Australian Government's strategy to secure the long-term water supply for all Australians includes funding of $1 billion for the National Urban Water and Desalination Plan. This plan supports a new funding program and a number of specific projects. The key objectives of the Centres are to: * provide leadership in accelerating ground-breaking research on energy-efficient desalination or water recycling technology * provide facilities to researchers and industry to support the development and piloting of new technologies * commercialise the resultant technologies for the benefit of the nation. Eligibility: Please refer to the specific guidelines for either desalination or water recycling on the website link below. Amount Awarded: Please refer to the specific guidelines for either desalination or water recycling on the website link below. Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is subject to 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: Water Research Office Contact: Luda Kuchieva on 8627 8106 or email Email: luda.kuchieva@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.environment.gov.au/water/programs/desalination-recycling.html Closing Date: 30th January 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 8 Society in Science: Branco Weiss Fellowship Introduction: The Branco Weiss Fellowship is dedicated to supporting exceptionally talented young scientists, particularly from the life sciences, in their quest to identify, explore and build new avenues in the relationship between science and society. To be successful as a Branco Weiss Fellow you should be capable of bringing an integrative approach to your research in the life sciences, which allows you to explore the social consequences of your science, and/or to identify specific societal needs or goals related to your research. Eligibility: There are no nationality restrictions. 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: Branco Internet Link: http://www.society-in-science.ethz.ch/application.htm Closing Date: 1st February 2009 (external) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20081205/d1002aa6/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Thu Dec 11 18:36:56 2008 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Thu Dec 11 18:37:38 2008 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 12th December 2008 Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE019A2092@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> The Research Office will be closed tomorrow 12th December from 12pm; for our Christmas Party. For any urgent enquiries please contact Warwick Dawson on 0419 415 872. General news Smithonian Fellowships 2009 The Smithsonian Institution offers fellowships for research and study in the following fields - * Animal behaviour, ecology and environmental science with emphasis on tropics * Anthropology, including archaeology, linguistics and physical anthropology * Astrophysics and astronomy * Earth sciences and palaeobiology * Evolutionary and systematic biology * Folklife * History of science and technology * History of art, especially American contemporary, African and Asian art, 20th century American crafts and decorative crafts * Materials Research * Molecular biology * Social and cultural history of the USA Eligibility: Senior Fellowships are for scholars 7 years and beyond their PhD. Postdoctoral Fellowships are for scholars up to 7 years beyond their PhD. For more information please refer to the website link below: http://www.si.edu/ofg/ Closing date: 15th January 2009 Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 The Paul-Mellon Centre- Research Grants & Various Fellowships in British Art 2 Oxford Centre for Islamic Centre- Visiting Fellowships Health Sciences NEWS 3 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 4 Heart Foundation Conference 2009 RESEARCH GRANTS 5 Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF)- Rapid Response Innovation Awards Sciences & Engineering NEWS 6 Merck Sharp & Dohme- Advancing Bio-Business Award- CALL FOR APPLICANTS 7 NSW Sustainable Development Conference: FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 8 Royal Society- 2010 Anniversary Research Professorships Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 The Paul-Mellon Centre- Research Grants & Various Fellowships in British Art The Centre offers support in the field of British art and architectural history and to disseminate knowledge through publications, exhibitions and education, they offer a variety of fellowships and grants. For more information please refer to the website link below: http://www.paul-mellon-centre.ac.uk/support.html Closing date: 15th January 2009 2 Oxford Centre for Islamic Centre- Visiting Fellowships Fellowships are offered to support research in any area of the arts, humanities, or the social sciences that has relevance to the study of Islam or the Muslim world (particularly anthropology, economics, geography, history, international relations, law, literature, philosophy, politics, religion, and sociology). For more information please refer to the website link below: http://www.oxcis.ac.uk/vfellschol.html Closing date: 1st January 2009 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@usyd.edu.au to assist you with the application process. 4 Heart Foundation Conference 2009 14-16 May 2009, Brisbane This conference deals with prevention, early intervention, treatment and rehabilitation in one forum. Topics will be extensive and include healthy lifestyles, managing risk, acute coronary syndrome, lipids, women and heart disease, cardiomyopathies and heart failure, and technological advances. Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, cardiac technicians, general practitioners, nurses, public health professionals, dieticians, nutritionists, researchers and allied health professionals should not miss this opportunity to discuss, debate and decide on the future of cardiovascular health in the Asia Pacific region and indeed, the world. * Please register online for Expressions of Interest. For more information please refer to the website link below: http://www.heartfoundation2009.com/ RESEARCH GRANTS 5 Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF)- Rapid Response Innovation Awards Introduction: The goal of this exciting program is to rapidly support innovative research focused on the cause of and cure for Parkinson's disease (PD). In particular, MJFF is eager to fund high-risk, high-reward projects tackling critical scientific roadblocks that if successful, can open new avenues for PD therapy development. Rapid Response Innovation Awards is designed to support projects with little to no existing preliminary data, but that have the potential to significantly impact our understanding or treatment of Parkinson's disease. * Research proposals may be submitted at any time and funding decisions will be made within 6 weeks of receiving the application. Eligibility: Post-doctoral fellows are eligible to apply as Principal Investigators. Amount Awarded: Up to US$75,000 for 1 year. Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is subject to University of Sydney indirect costs 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: Rapid Research Office Contact: Email: janez@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.michaeljfox.org/research_openFundingPrograms_program.cfm?ID=7 Closing Date: No deadline Sciences & Engineering NEWS 6 Merck Sharp & Dohme- Advancing Bio-Business Award- CALL FOR APPLICANTS Merck Sharp & Dohme and Advance have again formed a partnership to open new doors for Australian life scientists with the Advancing BioBusiness Award. The Award will provide the next generation of leaders in Australian biotechnology with access to leading institutions, companies and individuals in the US involved in commercialising life sciences. The Award will facilitate greater opportunities for connection and exposure to the global market and commercialisation processes for Australian discoveries. Through the Award, one Australian scientist will have the support to build valuable international networks and collaborations that will benefit their business and the Australian life sciences industry. For more information please refer to the website link below: http://www.msd-australia.com.au/page.asp?e_page=377323&article=456098 Closing date: 30th January 2009 7 NSW Sustainable Development Conference: Tuesday 12th - Wednesday 13th May 2009; Dockside Convention Centre, Sydney The NSW Sustainable Development Conference 2009 will bring together decision makers from the private and public sectors, industry leaders, local government, scientists, conservationists and others to discuss the current and future directions and frameworks for sustainability in NSW, and how it will affect NSW state and local government, business and the community. The Conference will provide an opportunity to examine progress towards sustainable objectives in a range of key areas such as: NSW policy and progress, water, waste and resource recovery, energy efficiency, climate change response and planning and urban design. For more information please refer to the website link below: http://www.halledit.com.au/nswsdc FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 8 Royal Society- 2010 Anniversary Research Professorships Introduction: These prestigious posts will provide long-term support for internationally recognised scientists of outstanding achievement and promise. All sciences, i.e. the disciplines in which the Society will elect researchers to the Fellowship of the Royal Society. Professorships must be held at a UK university or not-for-profit research institute in the UK. Eligibility: Applicants can be of any nationality. 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: Fellowships & Awards In optional keywords type: Royal Internet Link: http://royalsociety.org/funding.asp?id=1126 Closing Date: 23rd January 2009 (external) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20081211/db0865bd/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Thu Dec 18 17:26:45 2008 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Thu Dec 18 17:26:49 2008 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 19th December 2008 Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE019A2093@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> The Research Office wishes you all the best for a happy festive season. General news AusAid- International Seminar Support Scheme The International Seminars Support Scheme (ISSS) is an Australian Government aid activity administered by AusAID. The scheme helps to develop knowledge and technical expertise in developing countries, and builds linkages between the government, academic and community sectors in Australia and our partner developing countries. ISSS is a discretionary scheme. Funds are limited and competition for them is strong. Applications need to provide a convincing case for support, with clear objectives and details of how they will be achieved. Successful applications must demonstrate tangible outcomes and practical contributions to the economic development/social advancement of developing countries. * An application must be submitted at least three months prior to a seminar. AusAID requires this time to complete its administrative processes. Please refer to the website link below for more information: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/business/other_opps/isss.cfm Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 AIATSIS National Indigenous Studies Conference 2009: Canberra 29 September- 1 October 2009. RESEARCH GRANTS 2 The Myer Foundation- G4 Small Grants Program 3 The Metanexus Institute- Global Network Catalyst Grants Program Health Sciences NEWS 4 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 5 The Metanexus Institute- Global Network Catalyst Grants Program. Please refer to point 3 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 6 American Asthma Foundation: Strategic Program for Asthma Research (SPAR)- Research Proposals FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 NHMRC Research and Practitioner Fellowships 2010 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 8 International Science Linkages (ISL): Sir Mark Oliphant conferences in Australia 9 The Metanexus Institute- Global Network Catalyst Grants Program. Please refer to point 3 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 10 PADI Foundation- Research Grants Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 AIATSIS National Indigenous Studies Conference 2009: Canberra 29 September- 1 October 2009. "Perspectives on urban life: connections and reconnections." As its major theme, the Conference will consider a range of "lifestyle" questions for Indigenous people living in urban and semi-urban / regional areas. Most Indigenous people live in urban areas. The Conference will support development of these investigations, and encourage those working in these areas. There is already considerable research on health and housing, for example, which will feed into this Conference. * Registrations are now open! Please refer to the website link below for more information: http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/research_program/events2/conference_2009 RESEARCH GRANTS 2 The Myer Foundation- G4 Small Grants Program Introduction: The G4 Small Grants Program aims to be responsive to community needs and to support youth focussed and driven strategies across a range of areas. The G4 Small Grants Program will support youth focussed initiatives. The current priority areas for the G4 Small Grants Program include but are not limited to: * Capacity building for youth organisations * Environmental education targeting and involving young people aged 12-25 years * Youth-driven events * Activities and initiatives addressing the health and wellbeing needs of young people. Eligibility: If you are applying through a University, your application form should be signed off by a senior member of your relevant Research Office. Only one application can be considered per applicant. Exceptions are made when multiple applications are received from universities and other large organisations where they represent different faculties, departments or schools, and the proposals are unrelated. Amount Awarded: Grants are capped at $5,000. The requested amount may be part of a larger budget of up to $30,000. 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: Myer Research Office Contact: Sherridan Blackman on 8627 8141 or email Email: sblackman@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/_110.asp Closing Date: 20th January 2009 3 The Metanexus Institute- Global Network Catalyst Grants Program Introduction: The Metanexus Institute announces grants in support of transdisciplinary exploration of fundamental questions of life, the cosmos, and humanity. Metanexus invites proposals from networked teams of five or more investigators who: * Intend to examine questions that range beyond those normally studied within established academic disciplines; * Span an adventurous diversity of such disciplines; * May engage religious and spiritual points of view; * Seek to forge new and enduring links among different fields of study; and * Aspire to have a transformational impact upon human knowledge and education. Eligibility: Group chair must hold PhD or equivalent; Group must be of 5 or more qualified researchers; Program novelty (for development of new programs); Pursuit of Collaborative opportunities. Amount Awarded: Up to US$30,000. 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: Meta Research Office Contact: Annette McLaren on 8627 8143 or email Email: amclaren@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.metanexus.net/globalnetwork/mgngrant.asp Closing Date: 30th January 2009 Health Sciences NEWS 4 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@usyd.edu.au to assist you with the application process. 5 The Metanexus Institute- Global Network Catalyst Grants Program. Please refer to point 3 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 6 American Asthma Foundation: Strategic Program for Asthma Research (SPAR)- Research Proposals Introduction: In supporting basic research, SPAR seeks to break new ground. To this end, SPAR is particularly interested in attracting investigators from outside the field to apply their expertise to the study of asthma. Prior research in asthma is not required. Investigators within the field are eligible for awards, but they must demonstrate that their proposed work represents a departure from their current and past research. Because the Program seeks to develop new paths in asthma research, innovation and risk are strongly encouraged. Eligibility: Please refer to the website link below for information on investigators. Eligible countries for this program: United States, Canada, Australia, Ireland, Sweden and the United Kingdom. http://www.spar-aaf.org/award-policies#Criteria%20for%20investigators Amount Awarded: Budgets are not required at the time of application. Successful applicants will be asked to submit a budget. 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: SPAR Research Office Contact: Jane Zhang on 8627 8103 or email Email: janez@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.spar-aaf.org/ Closing Date: 24th January 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 NHMRC Research and Practitioner Fellowships 2010 Introduction: The NHMRC invites applications for both Research and Practitioner Fellowships commencing in 2010. University advice and instructions can be at found at: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/applications/nhmrc.shtml Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Closing Date: 19th January 2009 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 8 International Science Linkages (ISL): Sir Mark Oliphant conferences in Australia Applications for funding to hold Sir Mark Oliphant International Frontiers of Science and Technology conferences in Australia between 1st July 2009 and 30th June 2010 are now open. The objective of the scheme is to support the goal of the International Science Linkages (ISL) program (part of the Australian Government's Backing Australia's Ability budget initiative) by providing financial support to stage strategically significant international conferences in Australia on high priority, cutting edge, multi-disciplinary themes. Please refer to the website link below for more information: http://www.oliphant.org.au/index.html Closing date: 9th February 2009 9 The Metanexus Institute- Global Network Catalyst Grants Program. Please refer to point 3 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 10 PADI Foundation- Research Grants Introduction: The PADI Foundation encourages and supports underwater science, environmental projects, and education. The Foundation will fund and assist worthwhile projects that will enrich mankind's understanding of the aquatic environment and encourage sensitivity to and protection of the delicate ecological balance of underwater life. The Foundation will also fund worthwhile projects to increase understanding of sport diving physics and physiology that will benefit the general diving public and add to the scientific understanding of man's relationship and ability to survive in the underwater environment. Amount Awarded: The Foundation will consider proposals with budgets up to US$20,000 although the average for proposals will be on the order of US$5,000 to $10,000. 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: Padi Research Office Contact: Jenny Turner on 8627 8107 or email Email: jturner@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.padifoundation.org/index.htm Closing Date: 2nd February 2009 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20081218/e915e361/attachment.htm