From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Jul 4 17:01:40 2008 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Jul 4 17:01:44 2008 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 4th July 2008 Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE019A2056@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> General news University of Sydney- Institute for Sustainable Solutions The University of Sydney is set to launch a new multi-disciplinary Institute for Sustainable Solutions that will be a focal point for some of the world's leading thinkers, researchers and educators in disciplines such as renewable energy, land and water sustainability; economic development; population growth and public health; and food and energy security. The Institute will provide coordination and communication to maximise the reach and impact of existing research strengths of the University of Sydney, and will contribute towards sustainable solutions at a local and global level. Our research will have a strong community focus, and will guide our teaching of the next generation of students. All staff are invited to celebrate the launch of this new Institute, but please RSVP for all events as seats will be limited: 15th July 2008 MacLaurin Hall 1:30pm - Academic Talks * Prof Brian Haynes - Energy * Prof Mark Adams - Environment * Prof Alan Dupont - Productivity and Development * A/Prof Ruth Colagiuri - Health 3:00pm - Launch of the Institute for Sustainable Solutions * Debate on Sustainability: Adjudicator, Adam Spencer 4:30pm - Launch Reception The Great Hall 5:30pm * Professor Jeffrey D Sachs-Public Lecture RSVP: Friday, 11th July 2008 Kellie Krahe - rsvp@usyd.edu.au Ph: (2) 9036 9278 Fx: (2) 9351 6868 Media Releases: for the Office of Senator Kim Carr; Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research; can be found on the website link below: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/news/media_releases.shtml Humanities & Social Sciences RESEARCH GRANTS 1 AusAid- Australian Development Research Awards - 2008 Funding Round 2 Law and Justice Foundation- General Grants & Small Grants Health Sciences NEWS 3 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 4 AusAid- Australian Development Research Awards - 2008 Funding Round. Please refer to point 1 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 5 The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation- Awards for 2009 6 The National Heart Foundation & beyondblue- Cardiovascular Disease and 7 Depression Strategic Research Program 7 Sids and Kids- Research Funding 8 The Alliance for Lupus Research (ALR)- Pilot Grants Sciences & Engineering NEWS 9 AusAid- Australian Development Research Awards - 2008 Funding Round. Please refer to point 1 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 10 Department Education Science & Training (DEST)- International Science Linkages: French-Australian Technology Program (FAST) FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 11 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)- 2008 Australian Agricultural Industries Young Innovators and Scientists Awards Humanities & Social Sciences RESEARCH GRANTS 1 AusAid- Australian Development Research Awards - 2008 Funding Round Introduction: The Australian Development Research Awards are designed to attract quality research that informs policy development and increases the general stock of knowledge around development issues. The 2008 Funding Round will award funding for research in the following nine priority theme areas: * Development Effectiveness * Disability * Economics * Education * Environment * Food Security * Gender * Governance and State Building and * Health Applications must be submitted by a research organisation or institution not by individual researchers. Eligibility: The Principal Investigator must nominate an organisation with which he/she is affiliated to administer the grant and provide support. The Funding Round is open to all Australian and international not-for-profit institutions or organisations where research is a core component of the organisation's mandate and where the organisation has a demonstrated capacity to carry out quality research and manage grant funds according to AusAID's policies. Amount Awarded: Successful proposals are eligible to receive between AUD $50,000 and $250,000 per year. Applications outside of these time and budget limits may be considered, but only at the discretion of the relevant Research Selection Committee. 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: AusAid Research Office Contact: Julia Bouwens on 9351 4471 or email Email: jbouwens@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/research/awards.cfm Closing Date: 22nd August 2008 2 Law and Justice Foundation- General Grants & Small Grants Introduction: The Law and Justice Foundation's grants program supports projects that meet the Foundation's objects of improving access to justice, particularly for socially and economically disadvantaged people. General Grants General grants are financial grants over $5,000 and are allocated by the Foundation's Board of Governors. Preference will, however, be given to applications initiated at the community level or with substantial community input. Small Grants Small grants are grants of $5,000 or less (GST inclusive) and can be allocated by the Director of the Law and Justice Foundation. The aim of the small grants program is to provide financial assistance to organisations planning projects that meet the Foundation's objects. Small grants can be applied for at any time, and decision making takes approximately eight weeks. 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: Law Research Office Contact: Annette McLaren on 9351 4153 or email Email: amclaren@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.lawfoundation.net.au/ljf/app/DE245CFCF1B993CFCA256F5D007D2C82 .html Closing Date: 24th July 2008 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 AusAid- Australian Development Research Awards - 2008 Funding Round. Please refer to point 1 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 5 The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation- Awards for 2009 Introduction: The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation offer the following Awards for 2009: Project Grants Applications are invited for Project Grants for research in Otorhinolaryngology or the related fields of biomedical science to commence in 2009. Grants are for a period of up to three years and up to AUD$100,000 annually, and must be conducted in an Australian or New Zealand university, teaching hospital or research institute. Grants-In-Aid- in otorhinolaryngology or related fields of biomedical science Applications are invited for Grants-in-Aid for research in Otorhinolaryngology or the related fields of biomedical science to commence in 2009. Grants are for a period of up to two years and up to AUD$50,000 annually and are restricted to equipment and maintenance, and must be conducted in an Australian or New Zealand university, teaching hospital or research institute. Research Training Fellowships Applications are invited for Research Training Fellowships for research in Otorhinolaryngology or the related fields of biomedical science to commence in 2009. Individuals who are either medically qualified or hold a PhD degree are eligible to apply. Overseas Research Fellowship Applications are invited for a one-term, four-year Overseas Research Fellowship, the first two years of which are to be spent overseas and the two subsequent years in Australia or New Zealand, for research in Otorhinolaryngology or the related fields of biomedical science to commence in 2009. Outstanding researchers, who are either medically qualified or science graduates with no more than six years total postdoctoral research experience or its equivalence, and who are Australian or New Zealand citizens are eligible to apply. Graduates from overseas with permanent Australian or New Zealand resident status not under bond to any foreign government, are also eligible to apply. Senior/Principal Research Fellowship Applications are invited for a one-term, five-year Senior/ Principal Research Fellowship in Otorhinolaryngology to commence in 2009. Outstanding researchers, who are either medically qualified or science graduates with recognised post-doctoral achievements, who are seeking to establish a career related to research in the field of Otorhinolaryngology, who wish to undertake research in an Australian or New Zealand academic institution, and who are Australian or New Zealand citizens or are graduates from overseas with permanent Australian or New Zealand resident status not under bond to any foreign government, are eligible to apply whether or not they are working in Australia or New Zealand at the time of application. The Fellowship will be funded to a maximum of AUD$200,000 per annum all-inclusive. * Please contact Gabrielle Fuller on the details below for a copy of the application form. Indirect Cost Recovery: These schemes are 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: Garnett Research Office Contact: Gabrielle Fuller on 9351 3307 or email Email: gab@reschols.usyd.edu.au Closing Date: 15th August 2008 6 The National Heart Foundation & beyondblue- Cardiovascular Disease and Depression Strategic Research Program Introduction: The Heart Foundation and beyondblue, the national depression initiative are partnering to fund strategic research in the area of depression and cardiovascular disease. This partnership aims to build research capacity and to contribute to better understanding of the links between depression and cardiovascular disease. Applications for funding are invited from researchers who would like to pursue research in this area. The aim of this Strategic Research Program focusing on cardiovascular disease and depression is to improve health outcomes for people with depression and cardiovascular disease or risk through the developing and testing of effective treatments and/or health practices. The program will support quality research that is practical, with specific endpoints and clearly defined pathways to care. Eligibility: The CVD and Depression Strategic Research Grant shall support research in the fields of cardiovascular disease and depression at institutions in Australia with requisite facilities. Grant holders shall be established researchers. Amount Awarded: Grants of 1 - 5 years duration with a total funding value of $10,000 - $3,500,000 (exclusive of GST) are invited. 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: beyondblue Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=6.876 Closing Date: 8th August 2008 7 Sids and Kids- Research Funding Introduction: The Sudden Infant Death Research Foundation (SIDRF) call for applications for research support (which might include granting of Research Fellowships) in the field of sudden death in infancy. In our community as a whole, a few infants still die unexpectedly. Research is needed into the true incidence of prone sleeping/co-sleeping/how some infants who cannot cope with prone position can be identified/etc. * Various cultures and social groups within the community have differing death rates in infancy. Intellectually rigorous investigations into cultural, environmental and/or child rearing practice might elucidate that observation. SIDRF will be adopts a two stage selection process for awarding research funding. Stage one requires applicants to submit a short one or two page outline of their intended proposal including hypothesis, methodology, outcome measures, availability of resource material, statistical procedures and estimate of yearly funding. 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: Sids Research Office Contact: Christine Anderson on 9351 4469 or email Email: canderson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.sidsandkids.org/research-information.html Closing Date: 13th August 2008 8 The Alliance for Lupus Research (ALR)- Pilot Grants Introduction: The Alliance for Lupus Research is interested in applications in the following areas: * Human studies. * Research that takes advantage of existing or planned collections of patients or clinical materials. * Research that seeks to identify or characterize putative biomarkers. * Functional validation research that takes advantage of previously published genome wide association studies to determine which candidate genes/variants have an authentic role in human lupus * Research exploring the molecular pathways modulated by candidate genes/variants that may be pertinent to human lupus. Eligibility: Applications are open to investigators working at established research institutions (both for profit and not-for profit) as well as investigators at state health agencies, the FDA, VA and at intramural divisions of NIH. Applications may be submitted by investigators working anywhere in the world. Amount Awarded: Up to US$75,000 for one year of support. Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is subject to University of Sydney indirect costs of up to 8%. 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: Lupus Research Office Contact: Jane Zhang on 9351 3393 or email Email: janez@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.lupusresearch.org/research/Pilot.html Closing Date: 5th August 2008 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 9 AusAid- Australian Development Research Awards - 2008 Funding Round. Please refer to point 1 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 10 Department Education Science & Training (DEST)- International Science Linkages: French-Australian Technology Program (FAST) Introduction: The FAST program provides support, on a competitive basis, to promote and facilitate scientific and technological cooperation between Australian and French researchers. Under the program, grants are offered to eligible Australian applicants from both the public and private sectors, for new collaborative research projects which draw on complementary strengths in both countries and which meet the objectives of the ISL program. The FR09 round opening in 2008 will consider applications for research in the fields of the life sciences, environmental science, and energy. Eligibility: It is important to note that these FAST program guidelines apply only to Australian applicants. French applicants should consult the relevant Ministry for advice on how to apply. Amount Awarded: The Australian Government will contribute a total of up to $250,000 per round for FAST applications. 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: Research Office Contact: Andrew Black on 9036 7075 or email Email: ablack@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: https://grants.innovation.gov.au/ISL/Pages/Home.aspx Closing Date: 11th August 2008 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 11 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)- 2008 Australian Agricultural Industries Young Innovators and Scientists Awards Introduction: The Australian Agricultural Industries Young Innovators and Scientists Awards and the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Award support young people to undertake a project on an innovative or emerging scientific issue that will contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of Australia's agricultural, fisheries, forestry industries. The Awards aim to encourage the uptake of science, innovation and technology in rural industries and help to advance the careers of young scientists through national recognition of their research ideas. * Julie Storry in the Research Office will provide advice to applicants if required, her details are below. * Please note: External deadline of 14th July 2008. Eligibility: Applicants must be between the ages of 18 and 35 (inclusive) on Monday 14 July 2008; and be Australian citizens or permanent residents (proof may be required. Amount Awarded: Winners will receive up to $20 000 each to explore an emerging scientific issue or innovative activity over a 12 month period. One winner will also be recommended to receive the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Award, valued at an additional $30 000, to advance their research outcomes and career. Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs. 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URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20080704/0239eb1f/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Jul 11 17:13:18 2008 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Jul 11 17:15:56 2008 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 11th July 2008 Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE019A2058@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> General news NEW: Media Releases: for the Office of Senator Kim Carr; Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research; can be found on the website link below: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/news/media_releases.shtml Humanities & Social Sciences RESEARCH GRANTS 1 Criminology Research Council (CRC)- Research Grant Applications FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 2 AusAid- Pacific Economic Postdoctoral Fellowships 2009 Health Sciences NEWS 3 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding RESEARCH GRANTS 4 Cancer & Bowel Research Trust- Research Grants 5 Children with Leukaemia- Project Grants 6 The Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia (MND) - Grants-in-Aid for research into MND in 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 The Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia (MND) - Bill Gole Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2009 - 2011) Sciences & Engineering FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 8 Forest and Wood Products Australia- Denis Cullity Research Fellowship CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 9 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)- Australia-China Agricultural Cooperation Agreement (ACACA): Exchange Projects Humanities & Social Sciences RESEARCH GRANTS 1 Criminology Research Council (CRC)- Research Grant Applications Introduction: The Criminology Research Council controls and administers the Criminology Research Fund which provides research grants to researchers in universities, government departments or similar institutions within Australia. The Council's role is to fund criminological research from a budget supported by its members and relates to methodologically sound research in the areas of sociology, psychology, law, statistics, police, judiciary, corrections, mental health, social welfare, education and related fields. The research to be conducted is policy-oriented, and research outcomes should have the potential for application in other jurisdictions or nationally. Eligibility: Applications can only be for research conducted within Australia. Amount Awarded: Please refer to website link below for more information. 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: Criminology Research Office Contact: Sherridan Blackman on 9351 4464 or email Email: sblackman@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.criminologyresearchcouncil.gov.au/applications/ Closing Date: 15th August 2008 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 2 AusAid- Pacific Economic Postdoctoral Fellowships 2009 Introduction: The aim of these fellowships is to support high quality research by early career researchers that informs policy development and increases the knowledge on development issues in the Pacific. Priority topics for 2009 include: * Trade liberalisation * Sectoral reform for improved export capacity * Sectoral reform to improve outcomes for women and women's enterprise * Labour mobility * Impact of certification programs (Fair Trade, organic, carbon footprint, GM) on Pacific island products and markets * Moving between the informal and formal sectors * Resource economics and related issues - fisheries, forestry, agriculture * Business enabling environment and private sector development, particularly addressing women's enterprise * Microfinance * Financial market reform, development and deepening * Foreign investment Eligibility: Postdoctoral candidates (early career researchers within five years of completing a PhD) from Australian universities. Amount Awarded: Grant of $110,000, to cover salary and other costs, for a project to be completed within 12 months of commencement. 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: Pacific Research Office Contact: Julia Bouwens on 9351 4471 or email Email: jbouwens@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/research/fellowship.cfm Closing Date: 22nd August 2008 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. RESEARCH GRANTS 4 Cancer & Bowel Research Trust- Research Grants Introduction: The Cancer & Bowel Research Trust objectives are to provide funding to scientific and medical research into the causes, cure and prevention of cancer related illness for all Australians, along with increasing community awareness of preventative measures into the causes of bowel cancer. Grants are offered each year to support research over a period of 1-3 years. The Trust does not fund programs of research. Grant assistance is intended to support work for which the applicants already have some or will have some support within their respective institutions. Eligibility: Qualified researchers who will be conducting the research at a host institution in Australia. The institution can be within a University, affiliated to a University or major hospital, or an appropriate independent medical or scientific research institute. Amount Awarded: Up to a maximum of $40,000 per 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: Bowel Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cancerresearch.org.au/r-applygrant.html Closing Date: 22nd August 2008 5 Children with Leukaemia- Project Grants Introduction: The current call is for applications for projects which will advance the understanding of the causes of childhood Leukaemia. Priority will be given to projects investigating the influence of environmental risk factors on the basic biological mechanisms of childhood leukaemia development. We will not fund large case-control epidemiological studies except those which propose to use existing data or molecular epidemiology to test specific aetiological hypotheses. We are interested in the investigation of how mutations arise and their relevance to the aetiology of childhood Leukaemia. Eligibility: Anyone proposing to carry out work aimed at advancing understanding of the causes of childhood leukaemia may apply. Researchers should usually be attached to a research institution and should have the institution's approval. Amount Awarded: Please refer to the website link below for more information. 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: Children Research Office Contact: Jane Zhang on 9351 3393 or email Email: janez@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.leukaemia.org/what-we-do/fund-research/works/research-grants Closing Date: 29th August 2008 6 The Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia (MND) - Grants-in-Aid for research into MND in 2009 Introduction: The MND Research Institute of Australia regards its role as one of providing seed-funding for research that is innovative and having a clear relationship to the causes, treatments and cures of MND, or the support of people living with MND. Accordingly, the majority of funds available through the Institute are for grants-in-aid of MND research in Australia. Eligibility: Researchers working in Australia in fields that are relevant to motor neurone disease are invited to apply for funding. Amount Awarded: Grants-in-aid have ranged from $15,000 to $35,000 with an average of around $25,000. 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: Motor Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.mndresearch.asn.au/grants_in_aid.html Closing Date: 22nd August 2008 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 The Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia (MND) - Bill Gole Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2009 - 2011) Introduction: The Bill Gole MND Postdoctoral Fellowship is directed towards postdoctoral scientists with a track record in areas of neuroscience related to motor neurone disease. A salary for a full-time research fellow will be funded at $72,500 per year for up to a three-year period. The applicant must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residential status. Applications should include a detailed research plan for a three-year project (which will be relevant to the cause, treatment or cure of MND), a full curriculum vitae, including the names of three academic referees who must provide reports before the deadline, and a covering letter from a sponsoring institution confirming that laboratory space and consumables will be provided for the project. 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: Motor Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.mndresearch.asn.au/grants_in_aid.html Closing Date: 22nd August 2008 Sciences & Engineering FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 8 Forest and Wood Products Australia- Denis Cullity Research Fellowship Introduction: The Denis Cullity Fellowship is of 3-12 months duration and where the fellow is actively engaged in a research project that increases the skills and capability of the fellow and /or provides direct benefit to the science and technology base of the Australian forest and forest product industry. Eligibility: Fellowships are available to Australian scientists working in areas directly related to the forest and forest products industry. They are only tenable in a country outside Australia. Amount Awarded: Please refer to the website link below for more information. 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: Denis Research Office Contact: Julie Storry on 9351 4467 or email Email: j.storry@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.fwprdc.org.au/menu.asp?id=8 Closing Date: 25th August 2008 CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 9 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF)- Australia-China Agricultural Cooperation Agreement (ACACA): Exchange Projects. Introduction: The objective of ACACA is to promote bilateral agricultural cooperation, covering all activities relating to agriculture, fisheries and forestry, from inputs and technology to food processing and distribution. Every 18 months DAFF funds up to six delegation visits in each country to participate in the ACACA program. For Australian residents, ACACA offers unique opportunities for farmers; agri-businesses; industry groups; rural and regional associations; and educational and research academic institutions to visit locations within China and make business contacts that might otherwise not be possible. Eligibility: Farmers, agri-businesses, industry groups, rural and regional associations and academic institutions are all encouraged to apply. The applicant must be Australian based and all proposed mission members must be Australian nationals. Amount Awarded: Please refer to the website link below for more information. 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: DAFF Research Office Contact: Julie Storry on 9351 4467 or email Email: j.storry@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.daff.gov.au/market-access-trade/iac/acaca Closing Date: 8th August 2008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20080711/471ea0b1/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Jul 18 17:04:00 2008 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Jul 18 17:04:05 2008 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 18th July 2008 Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE019A205A@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> General news 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. NEW: Media Releases: for the Office of Senator Kim Carr; Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research; can be found on the website link below: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/news/media_releases.shtml Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Asialink-Art Residencies Health Sciences NEWS 2 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 3 National Association of Research Fellows- The NARF Postdoctoral Research Investigator Award 2008 RESEARCH GRANTS 4 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF)- Program Project Grant: Letter of Intent 5 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF)- Clinical 6 Investigations Research Grants: Letter of Intent FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 6 The Cancer Institute NSW- Early Career Development Fellowships; Clinical Research Fellowships & International Clinical and Research Fellowship 7 The Commonwealth Fund- Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice Sciences & Engineering NEWS 8 The ATSE Crawford Fund Fellowship 9 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry (DAFF)- Climate Change and Productivity Research Program: Expressions of Interest Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Asialink-Art Residencies Arts Management Residency Information This program provides opportunities for Australian arts managers to experience working with an arts organisation in an Asian country for up to four months. Residencies are open to arts managers in the areas of visual arts and crafts, performing arts, literature, multimedia, technical production and festivals. Literature Residency Information Residencies are open to writers of fiction, non-fiction (including essays, biography, history, travel writing etc), children's writers, poets, playwrights, screenwriters etc. Performing Arts Residency Information Residencies are open to performing arts practitioners, including directors, actors, musicians, dancers, designers, production managers and technicians. Visual Arts Residency Information Residencies are open to visual artists and crafts people including painters, sculptors, installation and multimedia artists, ceramic, glass, textile and wood workers, photographers, etc. Please refer to the website link below for more information http://www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/our_work/arts/residency_application_i nformation Closing date: 5th September 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@usyd.edu.au to assist you with the application process. 3 National Association of Research Fellows- The NARF Postdoctoral Research Investigator Award 2008 NARF announces their annual award which recognizes outstanding independent health/medical/biomedical research achievements by an Australian postdoctoral researcher at an early stage of their career. The intention of the Award is to recognize such achievement and to encourage the career aspirations of young Australian investigators in health/medical/biomedical research. * The NARF Postdoctoral Award for 2008 is for AUD$1,500. * Applicant must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident and within first 5 years (at August 1st, 2008) of receiving their research doctorate. Please refer to website link below for more information: http://www.wehi.edu.au/narf/documents/NARF%20Award%20Announcement%202008 .rtf Closing date: 1st August 2008 RESEARCH GRANTS 4 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF)- Program Project Grant: Letter of Intent Introduction: JDRF Program Projects provide a mechanism to stimulate new collaborations between clinical and basic scientists and/or between scientists from diverse backgrounds as a means to conceive and develop new approaches to persistent obstacles to progress along the various paths to a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications. Program Projects should have a set of clearly defined goals that can be met within a 3-year period. * Only applicants who have an approved JDRF Letter of Intent (LOI) for a Program Project Grant (PPG) may submit applications under this category! Eligibility: Applicants must hold an MD, DMD, DVM., PhD, or equivalent and have a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medical school, company, or other research facility. Amount Awarded: Up to a maximum of USD$660,000 per year total costs for up to three years may be requested. 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: Juvenile Research Office Contact: Jane Zhang on 9351 3393 or email Email: janez@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.jdrf.org/files/General_Files/For_Scientists/FS_2008/Applicant _Guidelines_63008MD.pdf Closing Date: 21st August 2008 5 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF)- Clinical Investigations Research Grants: Letter of Intent Introduction: JDRF Clinical Investigations Research Grants are intended to support clinical research programs that exceed the fiscal limitation of the JDRF regular grant mechanism and/or do not fit the structure of the Centre or Program Project Grant mechanisms. JDRF places special value in translational research proposals that lead to and develop unique and innovative solutions to the clinical problems of people with diabetes. * Only applicants who have an approved JDRF Letter of Intent (LOI) for a Clinical Investigations Research Grant may submit applications under this category! Eligibility: Applicants must hold an MD, DMD, DVM, PhD, or equivalent and have a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medical school, company, or other research facility. Amount Awarded: To a maximum of USD$660,000 total costs per year for a period of up to 5 years. 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: Juvenile Research Office Contact: Jane Zhang on 9351 3393 or email Email: janez@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.jdrf.org/files/General_Files/For_Scientists/FS_2008/Applicant _Guidelines_63008MD.pdf Closing Date: 21st August 2008 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 6 The Cancer Institute NSW- Early Career Development Fellowships; Clinical Research Fellowships & International Clinical and Research Fellowship Introduction: The Cancer Institute NSW is offering the following Research Fellowships: Early Career Development Fellowships The Early Career Development Fellowships are intended to provide funding opportunities to develop and support researchers who have no more than a total of 5 years post doctoral experience (i.e. awarded PhD or having achieved equivalent status on or after 7th September, 2003) and can demonstrate substantial ability and potential as a future cancer research leader. The Fellowships are open to researchers from NSW; with up to $100,000 per annum towards the research project. Applicants may be engaged in any discipline of research relevant to cancer, including, but not limited to: * Behavioural * Biomedical * Clinical * Epidemiological * Psychosocial Clinical Research Fellowships Clinical Research Fellowships will provide support for outstanding clinician researchers to consolidate their research skills and make the transition from postgraduate or postdoctoral research and training to independent investigation; and proven outstanding independent clinician researchers to enable protected time for research. Chief Investigators may be located at one or more institutions in NSW and must reside in NSW for the duration of the grant. Up to $100,000 to support the research project component of the Fellowship will be provided. International Clinical and Research Fellowship The Cancer Institute NSW International Clinical and Research Fellowship grants will provide an opportunity for outstanding cancer clinicians and researchers to work in centres of clinical and research excellence overseas. Successful applicants will work within a team-based clinical or research program to develop expertise in cancer. The candidate must organise an affiliation with overseas investigator(s) and institution to carry out the proposed clinical and research program. Funding up to $100,000 per annum, for a period of 6 months to 2 years. Chief Investigators must currently reside in NSW. 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: Cancer Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/cancer_inst/research/current_opportuni ties.html Closing Date: 22nd August 2008 7 The Commonwealth Fund- Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice Introduction: The Fund hopes to enrich health policy thinking as Harkness Fellows study how the United States approaches health policy issues, share lessons learned from their home countries, and develop an international perspective and network of contacts to facilitate policy exchange and collaboration that continues beyond the fellowship experience. Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in health policy issues and submit a formal application that includes a research proposal which falls within the scope of The Commonwealth Fund's principal areas of focus: health care system performance, including access to care, insurance coverage, quality improvement, efficiency, and equity; quality of care for children, the elderly, and minorities; and patient-centred primary care. Eligibility: Be citizens of Australia, Germany, New Zealand, the Netherlands, or the United Kingdom (in the U.K., citizens of other countries with permanent residency and five or more years tenure in the U.K. may also apply) Amount Awarded: Fellowship provides up to US$107,000. 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: Fellowships & Awards In optional keywords type: Harkness Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/fellowships/fellowships_list.htm?attrib_ id=9157 Closing Date: 25th August 2008 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 8 The ATSE Crawford Fund Fellowship The aim of the Fellowship is to provide further training of an agricultural scientist from a selected group of developing countries whose work has shown significant potential. The training will take place at an Australian agricultural institution and will emphasize the application of knowledge to increased agricultural production in the Fellow's home country. The Fellowship will be offered annually to an agricultural scientist below the age of 35 years who is a citizen of, or who is working in, one the following countries: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Burma, Cambodia, East Timor, Fiji, Indonesia, Laos, Nepal, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Is, Tonga, Tuvalu and Kirabati, Vanuatu and Vietnam. Please refer to the website link below for more information: http://www.crawfordfund.org/awards/cf_fellowship_2009.htm Nominations close: 1st September 2008 RESEARCH GRANTS 9 Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Forestry (DAFF)- Climate Change and Productivity Research Program: Expressions of Interest Introduction: The Climate Change and Productivity Research Program is part of Australia's Farming Future and will fund research and development activities to: * assist the agriculture sector to manage emissions * encourage on-farm adaptation and adjustment to climate change. The initiative comprises three complementary programs, the Climate Change and Productivity Research Program, the Climate Change Adaptation Partnerships Program and the Climate Change Adjustment Program. The overarching objective of Australia's Farming Future is to equip farmers, foresters and fishers to adapt and adjust to the impact of climate change and to manage their emissions. Eligibility: Please refer to the website link below for more information. Amount Awarded: Please refer to the website link below for more information. 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: DAFF Research Office Contact: Julie Storry on 9351 4467 or email Email: j.storry@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.daff.gov.au/agriculture-food/australias-farming-future/climat e-change-and-productivity-research Closing Date: 29th August 2008 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20080718/e4868706/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Jul 25 16:43:45 2008 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Jul 25 16:43:48 2008 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 25th July 2008 Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE019A205B@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Humanities & Social Sciences FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 1 European University Institute- Max Weber Fellowships CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 2 CASS Foundation- Postdoctoral Travel Grants for ECR?s Health Sciences NEWS 3 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 4 Reminder: 2008 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards 5 CASS Foundation- Postdoctoral Travel Grants for ECR?s. Please refer to point 2 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 6 Rebecca L Cooper Medical Research Foundation- Research Grants 2009 7 Australian Physiotherapy Research Foundation- Seeding Grants 8 Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience- Research Grants 9 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Research Grants 10 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Pilot and Feasibility Grants CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 11 National Heart Foundation- Travel Grants Sciences & Engineering 12 CASS Foundation- Postdoctoral Travel Grants for ECR?s. Please refer to point 2 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 13 Australian Government: National Resource Management- Caring for our Country; Open Grants CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 14 Australian Academy of Science & DEST- Australian participation in European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST) Humanities & Social Sciences FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 1 European University Institute- Max Weber Fellowships Introduction: The Max Weber Programme is the largest postdoctoral programme for young researchers in the social sciences and humanities in Europe. It is funded by the European Commission (DG Education) and hosted by the European University Institute in Florence. The Programme offers 1?2 year fellowships to junior post-docs who have received a doctorate in economics, history, law or political and social sciences in the last 5 years. The Programme is aimed at young academics who want to consolidate their research and training in an active multidisciplinary environment before entering the international academic job market, or who wish to develop their skills in advanced research and academic practice. Eligibility: Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Max Weber Fellowships. Amount Awarded: The basic stipend is ?2,000 per month. 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: Weber Internet Link: http://www.iue.it/Servac/Postdoctoral/MaxWeberFellowships/ Closing Date: 25th October 2008 (external) CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 2 CASS Foundation- Postdoctoral Travel Grants for ECR?s Introduction: The CASS Travel Grants are available to assist ECR to attend international conferences. The grants are not available for travel to attend conferences being held in Australia. The grants are offered to further the career opportunities of early career Australian post-doctoral researchers by enabling them to make presentations of their research findings at international conferences/meetings/related activities where they may meet colleagues and establish the foundations for on going research collaborations. Eligibility: All applicants must be Australian Citizens or have a visa allowing them to remain permanently in Australia. The CASS Travel Grants program was developed to assist ECR; and considers an ECR to be a researcher who has been awarded a PhD or equivalent research doctorate within the past seven or eight years. * The CASS Foundation does not fund travel grants to PhD Students. Amount Awarded: The maximum amount of a CASS Travel Grant that may be awarded is the lesser of $5,000 or eighty percent (80%) of the ?Total Cost? as disclosed on the 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 Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Conference & Travel In optional keywords type: CASS Research Office Contact: Sherridan Blackman on 9351 4464 or email Email: sblackman@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cassfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=17&Itemid=54 Closing Date: 22nd August 2008 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 Reminder: 2008 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards The Young Tall Poppy Science Awards recognise the achievements of outstanding young researchers in the sciences including physical, biomedical, applied sciences, engineering and technology. Nominations close: 1st August 2008 Please refer to the website link below for more information: http://www.aips.net.au/tallpoppies/awards/2008/ 5 CASS Foundation- Postdoctoral Travel Grants for ECR?s. Please refer to point 2 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 6 Rebecca L Cooper Medical Research Foundation- Research Grants 2009 Introduction: In 2008, research grants will be available for research in the fields of brain sciences, diabetes, geriatrics, lung diseases (excluding cancer), rheumatology, vision sciences and the medical application of genetic research. Funding is preferably, but not exclusively for specific equipment. A commitment for continued support cannot be given. * Please download the application form and guidelines from the Cooper Foundation website and submit an original, plus seven copies of your application, along with a completed Research Proposal clearance form to Ellen Spinner in the Research Office by the closing date below. Amount Awarded: The value of the grants is between $8,000 and $20,000. These limits will be strictly adhered to. 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: Cooper Research Office Contact: Ellen Spinner on 9036 6447 or email Email: espinner@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cooperfoundation.org.au Closing Date: 3rd October 2008 7 Australian Physiotherapy Research Foundation- Seeding Grants Introduction: Seeding grants are for new researchers and the proposed research should be of significant value to the knowledge and evidence base of physiotherapy, as well as to the general community. Grants will be awarded on the basis of scientific merit rather than the applicant?s research record. Eligibility: Applicants must hold full registration with an Australian Physiotherapists Registration Board and be an Australian citizen, or have permanent resident status. Amount Awarded: Seeding grants worth up to $5,000 each are being offered to new researchers for research in any area of physiotherapy. 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: Physio Research Office Contact: Gabrielle Fuller on 9351 3307 or email Email: gab@reschols.usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://apa.advsol.com.au/physio_and_health/research/prf/grants.cfm Closing Date: 22nd August 2008 8 Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience- Research Grants Introduction: The Mizutani Foundation invites grant applications for basic studies in the field of Glycoscience. The applications will be reviewed by the selection committee, consisting of specialists appointed by the Foundation, based on 1) glycoscience field, 2) originality, 3) scientific merit and 4) feasibility. Eligibility: An applicant must have a PhD or its equivalent. Amount Awarded: As much as 7,000,000 Yen may be requested. In principle, a grant will be approved for one year, however, if desired, the period can be extended up to one year with the approval of the foundation. 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: Glyco Research Office Contact: Christine Anderson on 9351 4469 or email Email: canderson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.mizutanifdn.or.jp/e_invite.html Closing Date: 21st August 2008 9 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Research Grants Introduction: The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis (CF) and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. Research Grants are offered to encourage the development of new information that contributes to the understanding of the basic etiology and pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis. All proposals must be hypothesis driven, and sufficient preliminary data must be provided to justify CFF support. * Those applicants whose sponsoring institution is not a United States based entity must complete the International Institution Form. Eligibility: International applicants and institutions are required to submit additional information in accordance with antiterrorist restrictions. Amount Awarded: Funding of up to US$90,000 per year. Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is subject to University of Sydney indirect costs of up to 8%. 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: Cystic Research Office Contact: Christine Anderson on 9351 4469 or email Email: canderson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cff.org/research/ForResearchers/FundingOpportunities/ResearchGrants/ Closing Date: 25th August 2008 10 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation- Pilot and Feasibility Grants Introduction: The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis (CF) and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease. Pilot and Feasibility grants are offered to support projects that will develop and test new hypotheses and/or new methods (or those being applied to the problems of CF for the first time), and to support promising new investigators as they establish themselves in research areas relevant to CF. Special consideration will be given to those projects that propose innovative and creative approaches to the problems of cystic fibrosis. * Those applicants whose sponsoring institution is not a United States based entity must complete the International Institution Form. Eligibility: International applicants and institutions are required to submit additional information in accordance with antiterrorist restrictions. Amount Awarded: Funding of up to US$40,000 per year. Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is subject to University of Sydney indirect costs of up to 8%. 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: Cystic Research Office Contact: Christine Anderson on 9351 4469 or email Email: canderson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cff.org/research/ForResearchers/FundingOpportunities/ResearchGrants/ Closing Date: 25th August 2008 CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 11 National Heart Foundation- Travel Grants Introduction: All applicants must be presenting research related to cardiovascular disease. All applicants must be Australian Citizens or hold current residency status at the time of application and must be based in Australia. Students studying for higher degrees (PhD, Masters etc) and junior Postdoctoral Fellows (no more than years postdoctoral) are able to apply. Travel Grants will only be awarded to researchers who are based in Australia and who will be travelling overseas to present their cardiovascular research at a conference. No more than $2,000 can be requested. 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: Heart Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Travel_Grants.htm Closing Date: 25th August 2008 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 12 CASS Foundation- Postdoctoral Travel Grants for ECR?s. Please refer to point 2 in the bulletin for more information. Reminder: 2008 Young Tall Poppy Science Awards The Young Tall Poppy Science Awards recognise the achievements of outstanding young researchers in the sciences including physical, biomedical, applied sciences, engineering and technology. Nominations close: 1st August 2008 Please refer to the website link below for more information: http://www.aips.net.au/tallpoppies/awards/2008/ RESEARCH GRANTS 13 Australian Government: National Resource Management- Caring for our Country; Open Grants Introduction: The goal of Caring for our Country is to have an environment that is healthy, better-protected, well managed, resilient, and that provides essential ecosystem services in a changing climate. Caring for our Country will focus on achieving strategic results and invest in six national priority areas: * a national reserve system * biodiversity and natural icons * coastal environments and critical aquatic habitats * sustainable farm practices * natural resource management in remote and * northern Australia * community skills, knowledge and engagement. This funding is available for high quality projects, particularly those that will protect, enhance or restore Australia?s biodiversity and natural icons; improve the water quality of our critical aquatic habitats and achieve greater uptake of sustainable farm practices. * Interested applicants should contact Julie Storry in the Research Office ASAP; for any advice. External deadline: 5pm 1st August 2008. Amount Awarded: Competitive grants will fund projects costing from $80 000 to $400,000. 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: Country Research Office Contact: Julie Storry on 9351 4467 or email Email: j.storry@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.nrm.gov.au/funding/open.html Closing Date: 1st August 2008 (external) CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 14 Australian Academy of Science & DEST- Australian participation in European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST) Introduction: The project is supported by the International Science Linkages (ISL) program. The ISL program supports professional Australian scientists, from both the public and private sectors, to collaborate with international partners on leading edge science and technology in order to contribute to Australia's economic, social and environmental wellbeing. The objectives of the ISL program are to increase the uptake of leading edge science and technology (S&T) through: * promoting access to and participation by Australian researchers in strategically focussed, leading edge, international scientific research and technology; and * increased strategic alliances between Australian and overseas researchers. Please contact Andrew Black in the Research Office for any advice with your application: ablack@usyd.edu.au Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents residing in Australia at the time of application and be official members of a COST Action. The program does not fund students. Amount Awarded: Australian researchers travelling to Europe may receive a grant in aid of up to $5,000 for a STSM, covering a return airfare of up to $2,500 and daily living allowances. Daily living allowances, covering accommodation and meals are provided at the rate of $200 per day or a maximum of $2,500 per month, whichever is the smaller amount. 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: COST Internet Link: http://www.science.org.au/internat/cost.htm Closing Date: No deadline -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20080725/f3c3faf2/attachment.htm