[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 5th December 2008

Fri Dec 5 17:04:25 EST 2008

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
<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 at 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 at 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 at 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 at 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)

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