[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 3 April 2009
Research Grants
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Humanities & Social Sciences
RESEARCH GRANTS
1 The Wenner-Gren Foundation - International Collaborative Research Grants
Health Sciences
NEWS
2 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding
3 Australian Academy of Science - University of Oxford - Oxford Nuffield Medical Fellowship 2009/10
RESEARCH GRANTS
4 Pfizer Australia - Cardiovascular Lipid Research Grants 2009
5 Clive & Vera Ramaciotti Foundation - General Awards
6 The Ramaciotti Foundation - Major Initiative for Biomedical Research in NSW
Sciences & Engineering
NEWS
7 LIEF 2010
8 Banksia Environmental Foundation - 2009 Banksia Category Awards
9 Australian Museum - 2009 Eureka Prizes
10 AINSE - First call for Biodeuteration at the National Deuteration Facility
RESEARCH GRANTS
11 The University of Sydney - Richard Claude Mankin Postdoctoral Fellowship
CONFERENCE & TRAVEL
12 Australian Academy of Science - Australian participation in European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST)
General news
Reminder: Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund Fellowships
The University of Sydney and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have established an agreement to encourage mutual visits by academic staff.
For more information about the Fellowships and application details, please contact : Sue Freedman-Levy, Administrative Officer, Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund, telephone (02) 9351 6558 or via the email address below.
Email: sueflevy at anatomy.usyd.edu.au
Closing date: 10 April 2009.
Humanities & Social Sciences
RESEARCH GRANTS
1
The Wenner-Gren Foundation - International Collaborative Research Grants
Introduction: The International Collaborative Research Grant (ICRG) supports international research collaborations between two or more qualified scholars, where the principal investigators bring different and complementary perspectives, knowledge, and/or skills to the project. Priority will be given to those applications that make a strong case for a balanced collaboration between the applicant and co-applicant/s in all aspects of the research: fieldwork, analysis, and eventual publication. By encouraging international collaborations, the grant contributes to the development of an international anthropology that values and incorporates different national perspectives and resources. By providing training funds, the grant helps to build capacity in countries were anthropology may be under-resourced.
Eligibility: Each researcher must hold a doctorate or equivalent qualification in anthropology or a related discipline.
Amount Awarded: The grants are for a maximum of US$30,000 for the research 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
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Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email
Email: kate.taylor at usyd.edu.au
Internet Link: http://www.wennergren.org/programs/programs_show.htm?doc_id=368683&attrib_id=13234
Closing Date: 23rd May 2009
Health Sciences
NEWS
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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 8627 8101 ysandiran at usyd.edu.au to assist you with the application process.
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Australian Academy of Science - University of Oxford - Oxford Nuffield Medical Fellowship 2009/10
Applications are invited for an award under the Scheme for Oxford Nuffield Medical Fellowships in either a Clinical Medicine or Medical Science department of the University. The fellowship carries an allowance on the scale £40,143 - £41,948 - £43,755.
Applicants should either hold a medical qualification obtained in Australia or the United Kingdom or have appropriate research experience. There is no limit as to age or status.
The fellowship is tenable for two years in the first instance, with the possibility of an extension for a third year. Fellows are expected to return to Australia at the end of the fellowship to continue to do work of a similar nature.
Further information and application procedures can be obtained at the Australian Academy of Science website: http://www.science.org.au/awards/nuffield.htm. Details of the research interests of those departments in which the fellowship may be held may be obtained at website: http://www.ox.ac.uk/divisions/medical_sciences.html.
For more information contact Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email: kate.taylor at usyd.edu.au
Closing date for applications is 18th May 2009.
RESEARCH GRANTS
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Pfizer Australia - Cardiovascular Lipid Research Grants 2009
Introduction: The CVL Research Grants program seeks to encourage medical graduates in Australia who have embarked on research within the last five years.
Proposals will be considered for clinical research across the broad field of cardiovascular disease, stroke and lipid disorders including, but not necessarily confined to:
* lipid disorders and their management
* health outcomes
* epidemiology/compliance studies
* clinical studies in women and the elderly
* hypertension/lipid disorders
* coronary disease, arrhythmias
* unstable angina
* myocardial infarction
* cerebrovascular disease and stroke
* diabetic dyslipidaemias
* obesity and lipid disorders
* familial dyslipidaemias
Eligibility: Applications are invited from Australian medical graduates who have entered the field of research (or returned after an appropriate break) within the last five years (e.g. the applicant has initiated or been awarded a PhD/MD from 2003 onwards).
Amount Awarded: Funding for CVL Research Grants will be up to AUD$55,000 (including GST).
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
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Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or email
Email: chris.robinson at usyd.edu.au
Internet Link: http://www.cvlgrants.com.au/
Closing Date: 8th May 2009
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Clive & Vera Ramaciotti Foundation - General Awards
Introduction: Applications are invited for grants available in 2009, from groups or individuals undertaking biomedical research within universities, public hospitals, medical research institutes or other institutes approved by the Trustee. Applications are invited for two types of grants. They are: a) Establishment Grants and b) Equipment Grants. Please ensure you read the Guidelines carefully, as requirements for each grant application are different. Please note: there has been significant change to the Equipment Grants.
Complete guidelines and the online application form can be obtained from the website below. The Research Office advises of the following procedures in relation to submitting applications:
The Ramaciotti Foundation will only accept ONE application for each type of grant PER Department/Discipline or affiliated Research Institute.
Establishment Grants
The Grant can be used for any combination of personnel, equipment (excluding infrastructure), consumables or other expenses but not for travel. The maximum total amount is $50,000. Only one Establishment Grant application will be accepted from each Department/Discipline or affiliated Research Institute. Please check the eligibility criteria in the guidelines carefully.
Equipment Grants
Applicants must be the Head of Department/Discipline or Director of the affiliated Research Institute in which the equipment is to be located. Applications may only be made for contributions of up to $50,000 towards the purchase of a single item of equipment costing $100,000 or more. *NEW* A condition for the award of an equipment grant is that a matching grant of the amount requested must be provided by the host institution. A commitment from the Foundation to contribute will be subject to the full cost being raised by the applicant, including the matching grant from the host institution. Applications for funding outside of these parameters will be deemed ineligible. Preference will be given to applications for an item of equipment that will be used on various projects by two or more research groups. Only one Equipment Grant application will be accepted from each Department/Discipline or affiliated Research Institute.
Important Notes on Submission of Applications:
1. To ensure that only one Establishment Grant and one Equipment Grant application is submitted from each Department/Discipline or affiliated Research Institute, please discuss with your Department/Discipline Head or Director by 1 June 2009. If the Research Office receives more than one application for each type of grant from a Department/Discipline or affiliated Research Institute, the Research Office will ask the Department/Discipline Head or Director of the affiliated Research Institute to select the application to go forward. *NEW* Applicants for Equipment Grants must provide written confirmation from the Head of School that a matching grant of the amount requested will be provided by the host institution.
2. Researchers are to complete the application on the website, save as directed by the instructions (noting your Personal Security Number), download a copy and send it to the Research Office for checking by 16 June 2009. Note: Do not submit electronically at this stage. A completed Research Proposal Clearance Form must also be forwarded to the Research Office.
3. Having checked the application, the Research Office will notify the researcher of any amendments necessary (if any); and will advise on how to submit the final version of application.
4. Applicants are not required to nominate a referee. However, the Trustee reserves the right to request a report from a referee if recommended by the Scientific Advisory Committee. Any reports would be provided in strictest confidence to the Committee.
5. Researchers applying for establishment grants are advised to pay particular attention to Question E.8 "Ethical and hazardous implications of the project", noting the conditions determining whether or not you need to indicate "Yes".
6. Note all budget items should be GST exclusive.
When filling out Part B of application please use the following address:
Mrs Ellen Spinner
University of Sydney
Research Office
Jane Foss Russell Building G12
The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Phone: 8627 8114, Facsimile: 8627 8145, Email: espinner at usyd.edu.au <mailto:espinner at usyd.edu.au>
This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney Overhead charges. Please see http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/applications/indirect_cost.shtml Guidelines for the completion of research applications on the Research Office webpage for more information.
If you wish to apply for these awards please contact Ellen Spinner on 8627 8114 or via the email address above. More information is available from: http://www.perpetual.com.au/campaigns/ramaciotti_ramaciotti_home.aspx
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The Ramaciotti Foundation - Major Initiative for Biomedical Research in NSW
Introduction: The Ramaciotti Foundation will be making a $1 million grant in November 2009 for a single major initiative in biomedical research in NSW. As trustee of the Foundation, Perpetual is calling for expressions of interest from groups or individuals undertaking biomedical research within universities, public hospitals, medical research institutes and similar institutes in New South Wales.
If you are interested in applying for the $1 million grant, please send a one page outline of your proposal by 12pm, Wednesday 22nd April, along with a completed Research Proposal Clearance form to:
Mrs Ellen Spinner
University of Sydney
Research Office
Jane Foss Russell Building G12
The University of Sydney NSW 2006
Phone: 8627 8114, Facsimile: 8627 8145, Email: espinner at usyd.edu.au <mailto:espinner at usyd.edu.au>
Office Hours: Wednesday - Friday
Sciences & Engineering
NEWS
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LIEF 2010 - EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST HAVE CLOSED
USyd Guidelines for ARC LIEF 2010 are now available on the Research Office Website: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/performance/forms_arc.shtml
LIEF Timetable
ASAP - Access RMS - the ARC's new application management system, ensure you have an RMS account and familiarise yourself with the LIEF form
April 17 - Applicants invited to make full applications
May 1 - Complete all sections of application in RMS - for RO feedback (except for Section C - Project Description)
May 11 - Completed C Section - uploaded to RMS - for RO feedback
May 15 - Complete final application in RMS plus one hard copy of complete pdf version of application from RMS - to RO
May 18 - RO to finalise all applications ready for ARC Submission
May 20 - RO to submit applications to ARC
Please contact Jenny Turner for all assistance and advice regarding the ARC LIEF Scheme on 8627 8107 or email: jturner at usyd.edu.au
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Banksia Environmental Foundation - 2009 Banksia Category Awards
The Banksia Environmental Foundation, established in 1989, is a national not-for-profit organisation that promotes environmental excellence and sustainability through its Awards program and other associated events. The Banksia Category Awards reflect those issues most relevant to today's Australian in the ecological sustainability arenas. Increasingly it is becoming more important for corporations, businesses, governments, communities and individuals, to be recognised for their environmental or sustainability credentials.
Banksia Category Awards for 2009:
* Education Award
* Water Award
* Land and Biodiversity Award
* Indigenous Award
* Built Environment Award
* Eco Innovation Award
* Large Business Sustainability Award
* Small and Medium Enterprises Business Sustainability Award
* Agriculture and Food Award
* Environmental Services Award
For more information please refer to the website link below:
http://www.banksiafdn.com/index.php?page=60
Entries close: 11th May 2009
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Reminder:
Australian Museum - 2009 Eureka Prizes
Presented annually by the Australian Museum, the Australian Museum Eureka Prizes reward excellence in the fields of scientific research & innovation, science leadership, school science and science journalism & communication. The Eureka Prizes are a unique partnership between the Australian Museum and 26 sponsors and supporters. 2009 has 18 prizes available with a combined worth of over $180,000.
For further details on this year's line up and how to enter go to:
http://www.australianmuseum.net.au/eureka/
Entries close midnight AEST Friday 1 May 2009.
10
AINSE - First call for Biodeuteration at the National Deuteration Facility
The National Deuteration Facility (NDF) is making its first call for proposals for biodeuteration of proteins, nucleic acids and biopolyesters (eg PHAs). This will be of interest to structural biologists, protein chemists, biophysicists etc, who use neutron scattering or NMR for structure/function investigations. The call is though the Bragg Institute User Portal which handles beam time applications for the reactor based neutron instruments and NMR users are also welcome to apply for the following neutron-beam instruments and facilities:
* ECHIDNA (high-resolution powder diffractometer)
* WOMBAT (high-intensity powder diffractometer)
* KOALA (Laue diffractometer)
* KOWARI (strain scanner)
* PLATYPUS (neutron reflectometer)
* QUOKKA (small-angle neutron scattering instrument)
* TAIPAN (thermal 3-axis spectrometer)
Research Office Contact: Jenny Turner on 8627 8107 or email
Email: jturner at usyd.edu.au
Internet Link: http://neutron.ansto.gov.au/
Closing Date: 8th May 2009
RESEARCH GRANTS
11
The University of Sydney - Richard Claude Mankin Postdoctoral Fellowship
Introduction: The purpose of the Richard Claude Mankin bequest is to promote and encourage research at the University of Sydney related to water conservation. Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Fellowship to conduct full time research at the University. Applicants will need to have a doctoral qualification of no more than five years standing as at 15 May 2009. The fellowship will be available for three years, subject to satisfactory progress. The fellowship must commence within six months of an offer being made.
Amount Awarded: The remuneration package includes a base salary $66,155 to $71,012 p.a., leave loading and up to 17% employer's contribution to superannuation. A relocation allowance and a setting-up grant will also be provided.
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
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Research Office Contact: Carmen Ng on 8627 8116 or email
Email: carmen_ng at usyd.edu.au
Internet Link: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/fellowships.shtml <http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/fellowships.shtml#USPRF>
Closing Date: 15th May 2009
CONFERENCE & TRAVEL
12
Australian Academy of Science - 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) <https://grants.innovation.gov.au/ISL/Pages/AvailableFunding.aspx> program. The ISL program supports Australian professional 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:
o promoting access to and participation by Australian researchers in strategically focussed, leading edge, international scientific research and technology; and
o increased strategic alliances between Australian and overseas researchers.
* Facilitate Australia's access to the global S&T system by supporting bilateral and multilateral relations with other countries.
Applications are now being received for travel between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010 (FY 2009-2010)
Eligibility: Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents residing in Australia at the time of application and must be official members of a COST Action.
Amount Awarded: up to A$5,000 for a STSM, covering a return airfare of up to A$2,500 and daily living allowances. Daily living allowances, covering accommodation and meals are provided at the rate of A$200 per day or a maximum of A$2,500 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
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Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or
Email: kate.taylor at usyd.edu.au
Internet Link: http://www.science.org.au/internat/cost.htm
Closing Date: Applications are now being received for travel between 1 July 2009 and 30 June 2010 (FY 2009-2010)
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