[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 2nd May 2008

Fri May 2 17:15:33 EST 2008

General news

Australasian Association for Institutional Research (AAIR): 18th Annual
AAIR Forum - 2008 theme: Enhancing Quality Research: a Global
Perspective - Hyatt Hotel, Canberra from 19th-21st November, 2008.

This year's theme Enhancing Quality Research: a Global Perspective will
provide the forum with a specific focus on research while still allowing
parallel streams on the various broader aspects of institutional
research. Institutional researchers in universities and other research
intensive organisations have a unique opportunity to contribute to their
institutions' understanding of their research effort and in benchmarking
the quality of their research by:

*      Supporting policy initiatives through the analysis of strategic
outcomes; 

*      Benchmarking research performance across sectors and over time
(and increasingly more into the future); 

*      Analysing pathways through which students/staff move into
research areas; and 

*      Involving themselves in the development and implementation of
either local or national frameworks for monitoring research activities. 

Call for Abstracts close: 4th July 2008 

Early-bird Registrations close: 30th September 2008 

Please refer to the website link below for more information:

http://www.leishman-associates.com.au/aair2008/ 

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

The Australian Research Council (ARC) and the Australian Bureau of
Statistics (ABS) will be providing an information session regarding
Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) initiative and the recently
released Australian and New Zealand Standard Research Classification
(ANZSRC). 

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

The ERA initiative, currently being developed by the ARC will assess
research quality using a combination of metrics and expert review by
committees comprising experienced, internationally-recognised experts.

The presentation will outline the proposed approach to ERA, and discuss
the ERA Consultation Paper, scheduled for release in May.  The session
will provide an opportunity for attendees to ask questions regarding ERA
and its implementation. The ARC will also discuss the upcoming ranked
outlets consultation process. 

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

When: 19th May 2008, 11am-1pm
Where: Professorial Board Room, Main Quadrangle. 
Go up the stairs opposite Nicholson Museum and turn left at the top
(right is MacLaurin Hall) - map ref G17:
http://db.auth.usyd.edu.au/directories/map/largemap00a.html

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

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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

Latest Media Release: 1st May 2008:

"Launch of the Australian Innovation Festival- Let's Put Our Cleverness
to Work"

Senator Kim Carr has called for Australia to fashion a better future by
putting its 'cleverness to work' while speaking at the launch of the
Australian Innovation Festival in Sydney. "There is no denying that
Australia is a clever country," he said.  He went on to say that we are
facing massive challenges in the 21st Century adding, "We are learning
fast that altering the climate alters everything."  

The Australian Innovation Festival is a national program of 'innovation
awareness events' held over April and May.  With over 500 events across
Australia and 16 associated festivals registered for the 2008 Australian
Innovation Festival, it is the largest festival of its type in the
world. 

The theme of the 2008 Australian Innovation Festival is: Innovation for
our Future.  Event details are available at www.ausinnovation.org
<http://www.ausinnovation.org/>  

Humanities & Social Sciences

RESEARCH GRANTS

1        Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
(DEEWR)- Diversity and Structural Adjustment Fund

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

2        Department of Education, Science and Training- Endeavour Awards
for Australian applicants   

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL

3        The Australian Academy of Humanities- Humanities Travelling
Fellowships  

Health Sciences

NEWS

4        National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

5        Department of Education, Science and Training- Endeavour Awards
for Australian applicants.  Please refer to point 2 in the bulletin for
more information. 

RESEARCH GRANTS

6        Pfizer Australia- Cancer Research Grants 

7        Cure for Life Foundation- 2008 Ad Hoc Grants for Research into
Brain Tumours

8        The Pharmacy Guild of Australia- Documenting clinical
interventions in community pharmacy- Tender

9        The Pharmacy Guild of Australia- Increasing community pharmacy
involvement in the prevention of cardiovascular disease- Tender

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

10      National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF)- Career Fellowships  

Sciences & Engineering

NEWS

11      Australian Government: Natural Resource Management- Nominations
for 'Caring for our Country Community Coastcare': Small Grants Assessors
Required

12      Department of Education, Science and Training- Endeavour Awards
for Australian applicants.  Please refer to point 2 in the bulletin for
more information. 

RESEARCH GRANTS

13      The Canine Research Foundation- 2009 Research Grants  

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

14      CSIRO- Postdoctoral positions available

Humanities & Social Sciences

RESEARCH GRANTS

1

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR)-
Diversity and Structural Adjustment Fund

Introduction: The objective of the Diversity Fund is to promote
structural reform by eligible higher education providers that supports
greater specialisation among providers, more diversity in the higher
education sector and better responsiveness to labour markets operating
in the local or national interest.

The priority areas for funding are:

*      Projects that can identify strategies to better meet student and
employer demand, particularly where they focus on addressing the
capacity of higher education providers to better respond to labour
markets operating in the local or national interest; and/or

*      Projects that enable higher education providers to diversify,
specialise their disciplines, build on existing dual sector activities,
create new dual sector activities or enhance learning and teaching
performance; and/or

*      Higher education providers in regional and smaller metropolitan
areas (including those multi-campus providers that operate in an outer
urban context), that can demonstrate the greatest need for structural
reform and the greatest relevance to labour markets and teaching and
learning; and/or

*      Community service projects to meet community needs.  

Eligibility: The Diversity Fund is open to all 'Table A' providers;
which includes the University of Sydney.   

Amount Awarded: Please refer to the website link below for more
information.   

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: Diversity

Research Office Contact: Annette McLaren on 9351 4153 or email  

Email: amclaren at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.dest.gov.au/sectors/higher_education/programmes_funding/progr
amme_categories/key_priorities/diversity_fund.htm#Eligibility 

Closing Date: 19th May 2008 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

2

Department of Education, Science and Training- Endeavour Awards for
Australian applicants   

Introduction: Endeavour Research Fellowships provide financial support
to postdoctoral fellows from Australia to undertake short-term research
in any field of study, in participating Asia-Pacific countries.  

2009 Endeavour Research Fellowships

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.  Total Award value up to
$AUD23,500. (see eligibility below)

2009 Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians

The Endeavour Research Fellowships for Indigenous Australians aim to
enable high achieving indigenous Australian scholars to undertake
research in participating countries within the Asia/Pacific region and
the Middle East.  Applicants must be of Aboriginal or Torres Strait
Islander descent and identify as an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander
person and be accepted as such by the community in which they live or
have lived. (general eligibility applies see below).  Total Award value
up to $AUD23,500.

2009 Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships

The Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships provide
individuals with a unique opportunity to take the next step in their
academic career in any field of study, in participating Asian countries.
The Endeavour Australia Cheung Kong Research Fellowships aim to enable
high achieving scholars from Australia to undertake research in Asia and
further develop the social and economic environment of Asia and
Australia.   

Total Award value up to $AUD23,500. (see eligibility below)

Eligibility: Be citizens or permanent residents of Australia and
physically resident in Australia; either be enrolled in a Masters or PhD
course in Australia or have completed a PhD and demonstrate English
language proficiency
<http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/documents/english_language_requirement
s_rf_ck_eur_pg.htm>
<http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/documents/english_language_requirement
s_rf_ck_eur_pg.htm>
<http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/documents/english_language_requirement
s_rf_ck_eur_pg.htm> 

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: Endeavour

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email 

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au

Internet Link:
http://www.endeavour.dest.gov.au/Australian_applicants/default.htm 

Closing Date: 31st July 2008 (external)

June 2008 Recommended that all language testing be completed (if
required) to allow time for submission of test results.  Finalise
letters of offer/affiliation from host institution/organisation.

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL

3

The Australian Academy of Humanities- Humanities Travelling Fellowships

Introduction: The Australian Academy of the Humanities is offering up to
ten Fellowships to improve the capacity of Australian scholars to
conduct research in all parts of the world.  Permanent resident scholars
in Australia and working in the field of the Humanities (The Arts, Asian
Studies, Cultural & Communication Studies, Classics, Literature,
European Languages & Cultures, History, Linguistics, Philosophy &
Religion, and Prehistory & Archaeology are welcome to apply. 

There are two additional fellowships on offer this year: 

The Embassy of France in Australia Humanities Travelling Fellowships

The Australian Academy of the Humanities and the Embassy of France in
Australia are intending to offer four fellowships for scholars who need
to travel to France in 2009 to undertake research. This grant will be
designed to be available to scholars resident in Australia and working
in the field of the Humanities who require access to resources held in
France. Preference will be given to early career researchers; however,
other researchers will be eligible for the Fellowship and will be
welcome to apply.

The Ernst Keller European Travelling Fellowships

This grant is available to scholars resident in Australia and working in
the field of the Humanities who require access to resources held in
Europe and are researching European topics or studies. Preference will
be given to early career researchers and researchers in German studies;
however, researchers in other European topics are eligible for the
Fellowship and are welcome to apply.

Amount Awarded: Travelling Fellowships of up to $4,000 for short-term -
not less than two weeks - research abroad in the coming 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: Conference & Travel In optional
keywords type: Humanities 

Research Office Contact: Sherridan Blackman on 9351 4464 or email  

Email: sblackman at usyd.edu.au 

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

Closing Date: 31st July 2008 (external)

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 at usyd.edu.au  to assist you with the
application process.

5

Department of Education, Science and Training- Endeavour Awards for
Australian applicants.  Please refer to point 2 in the bulletin for more
information. 

RESEARCH GRANTS

6

Pfizer Australia- Cancer Research Grants 

Introduction: The Pfizer Australia Cancer Research Grants program seeks
to encourage medical graduates in Australia who are early in their
research career having commenced research (or returned after an
appropriate break) within the last five years. The Cancer Research
Grants have been established to support proposals for clinical research
in the field of oncology. The proposals should exclusively involve
clinical research or translational research involving humans. 

Eligibility: Applications are invited from medical graduates who are
early in their research career having commenced research (or returned
after an appropriate break) within the last five years (eg the applicant
has initiated or has been awarded a PhD/MD from 2003 onwards).  

Amount Awarded: Funding for the Cancer Research Grants will be up to
AU$55,000 (including GST) for up to one year. 

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

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html 

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

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email 

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.crgrants.com.au/Oncology/ 

Closing Date: 30th May 2008 

7

Cure for Life Foundation- 2008 Ad Hoc Grants for Research into Brain
Tumours

Introduction: The Cure for Life Foundation is a charitable organisation
established to further the quality of medical knowledge and technical
resources available to treat and care for people with brain and spinal
cord tumours. The Foundation regards one of its roles as providing
funding for small 'one-off' projects that have a clear relationship to
the diagnosis, causes and management of brain tumours.  Accordingly,
researchers working in fields that are relevant to brain tumours are
invited to apply for small ad hoc grants to support research in the
calendar year 2008. Grants may be used for equipment, consumables,
part-time staff support or 'top-up' funding for other grants. 

Eligibility: Researchers working in fields that are relevant to brain
tumours are welcome to apply.

Amount Awarded: These grants are limited to a maximum of $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: Cure

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email 

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.cureforlife.org.au/Grant_and_Fellowship_Applications/ 

Closing Date: No deadline (perpetual) 

8

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia- Documenting clinical interventions in
community pharmacy- Tender

Introduction: The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is seeking tenders to
undertake a large scale implementation trial to refine and extend the
outcomes of the previously funded projects (PROMISe) that developed and
piloted an innovative electronic documentation and communication system
designed to record the identification and resolution of medication
related issues by pharmacists.  Applications are required to address the
project requirements detailed in the request for tender documentation.
Applications must also comply with the guidelines or they will not be
considered for funding.

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: Guild

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email 

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.guild.org.au/research/content.asp?id=1766

Closing Date: 30th May 2008 

9

The Pharmacy Guild of Australia- Increasing community pharmacy
involvement in the prevention of cardiovascular disease- Tender

Introduction: The Pharmacy Guild of Australia is seeking Tenders to
propose, trial and evaluate the delivery of a service provided by
community pharmacists which assist consumers to achieve and maintain
target blood pressure range by improving conformity with
antihypertensive drug therapy. Applications are required to address the
project requirements detailed in the request for tender documentation.
Applications must also comply with the guidelines or they will not be
considered for funding.

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: Guild

Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 9351 4795 or email 

Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.guild.org.au/research/content.asp?id=1767 

Closing Date: 30th May 2008 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

10

National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF)- Career Fellowships  

Introduction: The National Breast Cancer Foundation is pleased to
announce the NBCF Career Fellowship awards for experienced researchers.
The aim of this award is to attract and retain leading researchers with
a vision to expand the scale and scope of breast cancer research. The
aims of the scheme are to:

*      support the most outstanding and creative breast cancer
researchers across the range of disciplines in biomedical, clinical,
health services and public health research;

*      foster the expansion of the scale and scope of breast cancer
research;

*      build excellent research teams in Australia, foster mentoring and
collaboration and provide opportunities for talented researchers; and

*      undertake research that is of major importance, potentially high
impact and of significant benefit to Australians.

Experienced researchers with a doctorate degree and/or a professional
qualification including (but not exclusive to) nursing, psychology,
public health, medicine, physiotherapy, veterinary science, social work,
pharmacy, engineering and occupational therapy, obtained from an
accredited institution, with at least eight subsequent years of research
or professional experience, and who have progressed to the stage of
independent investigator to enhance their scientific capabilities and
their specific research interests are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility: Be experienced researchers across all research disciplines
with a doctorate degree, and/or a professional qualification including
(but not exclusive to) nursing, psychology, public health, medicine,
physiotherapy, veterinary science, social work, pharmacy, engineering
and occupational therapy, obtained from an accredited institution, with
at least eight subsequent years of research experience; be Australian
citizens, have permanent Australian resident status, not under bond to
any foreign government.  

Amount Awarded: The maximum funding available for each Career Fellowship
is $200,000 per annum over 5 years.

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: NBCF

Research Office Contact: Gabrielle Fuller on 9351 3307 or email 

Email: gab at reschols.usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.nbcf.org.au/page.asp?category_id=3&subcategory_id=36&page_id=
321 

Closing Date: 26th May 2008 

Sciences & Engineering

NEWS

11

Australian Government: Natural Resource Management- Nominations for
'Caring for our Country Community Coastcare': Small Grants Assessors
Required

The Australian Government is seeking nominations from individuals
interested in contributing to the assessment of applications for
Community Coastcare small grants. Assessors may provide advice relating
to individual applications, contribute to grants review panels and/or
provide advice in the development and review of Community Coastcare
processes.  Assessors may have a variety of environment, natural
resource management, administrative and professional experience and
expertise. They are seeking: 

*      coastal and marine experts 

*      natural resource and land managers 

*      government and relevant industry and legal professionals
indigenous representatives and 

*      other community members. 

Assessor nominations must be received by close of business: 16 May 2008.

Please refer to website link below for more information:

http://www.nrm.gov.au/funding/coastcare-panel.html 

12

Department of Education, Science and Training- Endeavour Awards for
Australian applicants.  Please refer to point 2 in the bulletin for more
information. 

RESEARCH GRANTS

13

The Canine Research Foundation- 2009 Research Grants  

Introduction: The Canine Research Foundation is seeking applications for
grants for research to commence in the year 2009.  The Foundation is an
independent public trust for the purposes of funding research directed
at improving canine health, which it does through a program of annual
research grants.  The Australian National Kennel Council has adopted the
Foundation as its research-funding vehicle. 

Eligibility: Research is conducted by an Australian university. 

Amount Awarded: Grants per project will normally be in the order of
$5,000-25,000 in any one year.

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

For more information see:
http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html 

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

Research Office Contact: Luda Kuchieva on 9351 7903 or email 

Email: luda.kuchieva at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link:
http://www.ankc.org.au/home/inner.asp?pageID=120&mainID=72 

Closing Date: 23rd June 2008 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

14

CSIRO- Postdoctoral positions available

Introduction: CSIRO is currently offering 21 Postdoctoral positions
available commencing in 2008. (Please note: these are not related to the
CSIRO Postdoctoral Fellowship Program)

*      Biomaterials from Silk Proteins 

*      Tree Rings, Ice Cores and Climate 

*      Unravelling the Pathways that Control Inflammation 

*      Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals in Aquatic Environments 

*      Bioengineered Scaffolds for Cardiac Tissue Regeneration 

*      Computational Biology of Gene Regulation in Grape 

*      Climate Change Adaptation in Rangelands 

*      MicroRNA Function in Barley Grains 

*      Cell Signalling Protein Chemist 

*      Land Surface Hydrological Modelling 

*      Plastic Crystal Electrolytes for Lithium Batteries 

*      Active Microstructures 

*      NanoSQUIDS for Metrology of Nano-particles 

*      Cognitive Antennas 

*      Very-high Throughput Wireless Communication Systems 

*      Large Eddy Simulation (LES) of Multi-phase Flows 

*      Porous Gas Storage Materials 

*      Trace Element Thermodynamics in Melts 

*      Microbially-induced Flotation and Flocculation 

*      Giant Ore Systems and Earth Degassing 

*      Climate Change Impacts on Phytoplankton 

Eligibility: Please refer to individual fellowships on website link
below.

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: CSIRO 

Internet Link: http://www.csiro.au/resources/PostDocPositions.html
<http://www.csiro.au/resources/PostDocPositions.html> 

Closing Date: 13th June 2008 

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