From research at usyd.edu.au Mon Jul 6 18:15:44 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Mon Jul 6 18:15:47 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 6 July 2009 Message-ID: <674474E90F6C4544B0117EFA6B878DD143BCA1@EXPRSV04.mcs.usyd.edu.au> General news Learning Programs specifically for those in Research Orientation for new researchers If you are a new researcher (or new to research support) at Sydney University you are invited to participate in an orientation program specifically designed for you. This program complements the University's general orientation program and has been designed to help you identify how research works at the University. For more information and to enroll in the program please use the following link: A researcher's guide to The University of Sydney 3.00 - 5.00pm 21st July - Darlington Centre If you are a new or emerging Chief Investigator the following module of the Future Research Leaders Program will be of interest: Leading and managing people in a research context Research projects require some particular approaches to managing people. This workshop will focus on leadership and management within the distinctive research context of constrained periods of employment and tight timelines. Please note this module has a full day workshop. For more details and to enroll please use the following link: Go8 Future Research Leaders - Leading and Managing People. 9.00 - 4.00pm 22nd July - Darlington Centre Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 2009 Korean Studies Association of Australasia Conference RESEARCH GRANTS 2 Criminology Research Council (CRC) - Research Grant Applications Health Sciences 3 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 4 The Cancer Institute NSW- Early Career Development Fellowships; Clinical Research Fellowships & International Clinical and Research Fellowship Sciences & Engineering RESEARCH GRANTS 5 Voiceless Fund for Animals- Research Grants Program 2009 Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 2009 Korean Studies Association of Australasia Conference Professor Robert Buswell, Director of the Centre for Buddhist Studies, UCLA will be speaking at the upcoming Korean Studies Conference to be held 9th - 10th July 2009 at the University of Sydney. His keynote address, "Korean Buddhist Journeys to Lands Worldly and Otherworldly", will be at 9.30-10.30 am Thursday 9th. Conference details are available at: http://www.arts.usyd.edu.au/departs/korean/ksaa/index.shtml RESEARCH GRANTS 2 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: Corey Worcester on 8627 8164 or email Email: c.worcester@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.criminologyresearchcouncil.gov.au/applications/ Closing Date: 14th August 2009 Health Sciences NEWS 3 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Applicants interested in applying for NIH Grants should subscribe to the NIH Funding Bulletin. To subscribe please click on the following link: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/listserv.htm - and follow the instructions. If you are planning on submitting an application to an eligible funding scheme please contact Yamini Sandiran in the Research Office on 02 8627 8101 ysandiran@usyd.edu.au to assist you with the application process. FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 4 The Cancer Institute NSW- Career Development and Support Fellowships; Clinical Research Fellowships Introduction: The Cancer Institute NSW is offering the following Research Fellowships: Career Development and Support Fellowships The Cancer Institute NSW Career Development and Support Fellowships are aimed at encouraging the very best cancer researchers to choose cancer as their selected field of research endeavour. The Career Development and Support Fellowships are intended to provide funding opportunities to develop and support researchers who 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. 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: Gabrielle Fuller on 8627 8113 or email Email: gab@reschols.usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/cancer_inst/grants/index.html Closing Date: 30th July 2009 Sciences & Engineering RESEARCH GRANTS 5 Voiceless Fund for Animals- Research Grants Program 2009 Introduction: The Voiceless Grants Program offers financial support to non-profit organisations, councils and universities for the design and implementation of projects which improve the lives of animals in Australia. Voiceless is particularly interested in receiving applications addressing our 'high priority ' issues: ? Factory farming. This includes all forms of 'industrialised farming' for food such as meat chickens, hens, pigs, cows used for dairy and beef production and other intensive systems. Projects addressing the plight of bobby calves and live export of animals will also be accepted; or ? The commercial kangaroo industry. This does not include alleged 'conservation-based' culls undertaken by Government associated entities; or ? Building animal protection as a social justice movement in Australia. Projects must apply to the whole animal movement (not a single issue) and build up broad social awareness and acceptance of animal protection. Activities may include conferences and workshops, market research, media, advertising, PR campaigns, online resources, publications etc. Amount Awarded: up to $15,000 Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney overhead charges. 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: voiceless Research Office Contact: Jenny Turner on 8627 8107 or email Email: jturner@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: www.voiceless.org.au/grants Closing Date: 24th July 2009 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090706/d8207d01/attachment.html From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Jul 10 16:54:05 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Jul 10 16:54:09 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 10 July 2009 Message-ID: <674474E90F6C4544B0117EFA6B878DD14DB4B4@EXPRSV04.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Humanities & Social Sciences FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 1 Department of Education, Science and Training - Endeavour Awards for Australian applicants Health Sciences NEWS 2 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 3 University of Sydney - Cancer Research Fund RESEARCH GRANTS 4 Cancer Institute NSW - Research Innovation Grants 5 Cancer Institute NSW - Translational Health Research Grants 6 The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation - Awards for 2010 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 Closing date revised: The Cancer Institute NSW - Career Development and Support Fellowships; Clinical Research Fellowships 8 The Commonwealth Fund - Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice 9 Department of Education, Science and Training - Endeavour Awards for Australian applicants Sciences & Engineering NEWS 10 Australian Academy of Science - Honorific Awards RESEARCH GRANTS 11 Australian Academy of Science (AAS) - 2010 Award for Research Conservation of Endangered Australian Vertebrate Species FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 12 Department of Education, Science and Training - Endeavour Awards for Australian applicants CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 13 Australian Academy of Science (AAS) - 2010/11 Boden Research Conferences 14 Australian Academy of Science (AAS) - Fenner Conferences on the Environment 15 Australian Academy of Science - 2010 Selby Travelling Fellowship Humanities & Social Sciences FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 1 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. 2010 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: up to $AUD23,500. (see eligibility below) 2010 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: up to $AUD23,500. 2010 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: 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 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: Corey Worcester on 8627 8164 or email Email: c.worcester@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/Australian_applicants/default.htm Closing Date: 31st July 2009 (external) June 2009 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. 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 8627 8101 ysandiran@usyd.edu.au to assist you with the application process. 3 University of Sydney - Cancer Research Fund This year funds will be made available from the University of Sydney Cancer Research Fund to support 'near-miss' applications for Research Innovation Grants offered by the Cancer Institute of NSW. Only a limited number of 'near-miss' grants will be offered on the basis of merit and subject to committee review. In order to be eligible for consideration for 'near-miss' funding, applicants must make a formal application to the Cancer Institute of NSW for a Research Innovation Grant. Please see details below: Bulletin Item #4 Cancer Institute of NSW Research Innovation Grants closing date for applications is 24th July 2009. RESEARCH GRANTS 4 Cancer Institute NSW- Research Innovation Grants Introduction: Research Innovation Grants have been designed to promote innovative research across all disciplines of cancer research that will lead to better understanding of the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. These grants will be promoted across multiple disciplines of research for better understanding of the biology, aetiology, detection, prevention and treatment of cancer. ? Research Innovation Grants will not support existing projects or programs. Preliminary data is not required in these applications. University of Sydney Cancer Research Fund This year funds will be made available from the University of Sydney Cancer Research Fund to support 'near-miss' applications for Research Innovation Grants offered by the Cancer Institute of NSW. In order to be eligible for consideration for 'near-miss' funding, applicants must make a formal application to the Cancer Institute of NSW for a Research Innovation Grant. Eligibility: Applications will only be accepted from individuals whose research will be conducted under the auspices of a University, Hospital or major research institution located within NSW. CI must reside in NSW for the duration of the award. Amount Awarded: $50,000 for 1 year only. 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: Cancer Research Office Contact: Gabrielle Fuller on 8627 8113 or email Email: gab@reschols.usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/cancer_inst/research/current_opportunities.html Closing Date: 24th July 2009 5 Cancer Institute NSW - Translational Health Research Grants Introduction: The Translational Health Service Research Grants aim to further develop health service research capacity in NSW cancer services through collaborative partnerships between NSW Academic Institutions and cancer clinicians working in cancer services. The program aims to develop and improve cancer service delivery to prepare for future challenges as cancer incidence increases. Preference may be given to projects addressing the following: ? The establishment or further development of clinical cancer networks to enhance the equitable provision of high quality effective services such as improved access to specialist care ? Shared care models of service delivery that will enhance the role of primary care and General Practitioners in cancer service delivery Eligibility: Applications will only be accepted from individuals whose research will be conducted under the auspices of a University, Hospital or major research institution located within NSW. CI must reside in NSW for the duration of the award. Amount Awarded: up to $200,000 per annum for a period of two to three 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: Research Grants In optional keywords type: Cancer Research Office Contact: Gabrielle Fuller on 8627 8113 or email Email: gab@reschols.usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/cancer_inst/research/current_opportunities.html Closing Date: 24th July 2009 6 The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation - Awards for 2010 Introduction: The Garnett Passe and Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation offer the following Awards for 2010: Project Grants Applications are invited for Project Grants for research in Otorhinolaryngology or the related fields of biomedical science to commence in 2010. 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 2010. 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 2010. 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 2010. 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 2010. 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 Angie Williams 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: Angie Williams on 8627 8168 or email Email: angie.williams@usyd.edu.au Closing Date: 21th August 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 Closing date revised: The Cancer Institute NSW - Career Development and Support Fellowships; Clinical Research Fellowships Introduction: The Cancer Institute NSW is offering the following Research Fellowships: Career Development and Support Fellowships The Cancer Institute NSW Career Development and Support Fellowships are aimed at encouraging the very best cancer researchers to choose cancer as their selected field of research endeavour. The Career Development and Support Fellowships are intended to provide funding opportunities to develop and support researchers who 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. 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: Gabrielle Fuller on 8627 8113 or email Email: gab@reschols.usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/cancer_inst/grants/index.html Closing Date: 24th July 2009 8 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 and insurance coverage, quality and patient safety, efficiency, and equity; quality of care for vulnerable populations, e.g., low income families, children, the elderly, and minorities; and patient-centered 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: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/fellowships/fellowships_list.htm?attrib_id=9157 Closing Date: 31st August 2009 9 Department of Education, Science and Training - Endeavour Awards for Australian applicants. Please refer to point 1 in the bulletin for more information Sciences & Engineering NEWS 10 Australian Academy of Science - Honorific Awards The Australian Academy of Science Honorific Awards for scientific excellence are made to early-career researchers under 40 and to career researchers for life-long achievements. Nominations for: ? Medals and prizes for early career and career researchers Closing date - 31 July 2009 Website: http://www.science.org.au/awards/index.htm RESEARCH GRANTS 11 Australian Academy of Science (AAS) - 2010 Award for Research Conservation of Endangered Australian Vertebrate Species Introduction: This award offers support for research on endangered Australian vertebrate species (endangered either locally or nationally) with the objective of understanding the causes of their decline and with a view to instituting, or improving, the management of the conditions necessary for the species' recovery. Eligibility: Preference will be given to independent research workers whose research is not funded, or only partially funded, by a university or other institution. Amount Awarded: A total of $20,000 is available for allocation to one or more grants. 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: Science Research Office Contact: Andrew Black on 8627 8108 or email Email: ablack@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.science.org.au/awards/conservation.htm Closing Date: 24th August 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 12 Department of Education, Science and Training - Endeavour Awards for Australian applicants. Please refer to point 1 in the bulletin for more information CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 13 Australian Academy of Science (AAS) - 2010/11 Boden Research Conferences Introduction: The Academy conducts a series of small specialist conferences in the biological sciences to enable active research workers in rapidly advancing fields to discuss current advances and problems. One conference per annum will be funded. Societies and organisers are invited to submit a one page expression of intent to hold a conference setting out the aims, objectives and timeliness of the program; evidence of support from the relevant scientific society should also be provided. Amount Awarded: A sum of up to $10,000 (GST exempt) is offered. 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: Boden Internet Link: http://www.science.org.au/awards/boden.htm Closing Date: 31st August 2009 (external) 14 Australian Academy of Science (AAS) - Fenner Conferences on the Environment Introduction: The purpose of these conferences is to bring together those with relevant scientific, administrative and policy expertise to consider current environmental and conservation problems in Australia, thereby contributing to the formation of policies that can alleviate some of these problems. The supplementation of this sum is encouraged. One conference is funded annually. Societies and organisers are invited to submit a one page expression of interest to hold a conference setting out the aims, objectives and timeliness of the program; evidence of support from the relevant scientific society should also be provided. Amount Awarded: Funding of up to $8000 (GST exempt) is 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 Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Conference & Travel In optional keywords type: Fenner Internet Link: http://www.science.org.au/awards/fenner.htm Closing Date: 31st August 2009 (external) 15 Australian Academy of Science - 2010 Selby Travelling Fellowship Introduction: Fellowships are awarded to distinguished overseas scientists to visit Australia for public lecture/seminar tours and to visit scientific centres in Australia. Fellows are expected to increase public awareness of science and scientific issues and accordingly will be outstanding lecturers to the general lay public. Conditions Fellowships are tenable for visits of not less than two weeks and not more than three months. Amount Awarded: Up to $10,000 is available to cover economy airfares and assistance towards living expenses. 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: Selby Internet Link: http://www.science.org.au/awards/selby.htm Closing Date: 31st August 2009 (external) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090710/d1aefb74/attachment.html From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Jul 17 17:16:27 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Jul 17 17:16:31 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 17 July 2009 Message-ID: <674474E90F6C4544B0117EFA6B878DD14DC011@EXPRSV04.mcs.usyd.edu.au> General news Learning Solutions workshops - Media, Mediation and Communication In July Learning Solutions are offering the following two courses in Media, Mediation and Communication: Writing the academic book, and Using the print media to tell your story. In Writing the academic book we look at the process of academic publishing. You will receive advice on selecting the right publisher for your work, and on how to develop a proposal that will interest a publisher and introduce a wide audience to your research. The course will strengthen your capacity to write and deliver your book on deadline, and provide strategies for the promotion of your book to the widest possible audience. Click here for more information and to enroll for 21 July: http://www.usyd.edu.au/learningsolutions/media/writing_book.shtml Using the print media to tell your story will prepare you to engage journalists through effective media releases and use the news cycle to get your story out into the community. We will explore rationales for using the print media to tell your story and simple ways to write short accessible pieces for newspapers and magazines. You can bring with you story ideas that can be developed into effective media releases or short opinion pieces. Click here for more information and to enroll for 24 July: http://www.usyd.edu.au/learningsolutions/media/using_print_media.shtml For more information please contact Sigrid Eliassen at Learning Solutions. Email: s.eliassen@usyd.edu.au Humanities & Social Sciences CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 1 The CASS Foundation- Post-Doctoral Travel Grants for Early Career Researchers (ECR) Health Sciences NEWS 2 NHMRC - Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) Scheme 3 NHMRC Partnership Centres 4 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding RESEARCH GRANTS 5 The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney - 2009 Grant for Adult Stem Cell Research 6 The Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia (MND) - Grants-in-Aid for research into MND in 2010 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 The Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia (MND) - Bill Gole Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2010 - 2012) 8 Leukaemia Foundation - Philip Desbrow Senior Research Fellowship 2010 Sciences & Engineering FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 9 AINSE - 2010 Research Awards Humanities & Social Sciences CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 1 The CASS Foundation- Post-Doctoral Travel Grants for Early Career Researchers (ECR) 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 ongoing 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. In most cases, CASS will consider an ECR to be a researcher who is within seven or eight years of the start of their research career. Amount Awarded: The maximum amount of a CASS Travel Grant that may be awarded is the lesser of $6,000 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: Corey Worcester on 8627 8164 or Email: c.worcester@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cassfoundation.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=17&Itemid=54 Closing Date: 14th August 2009 Health Sciences NEWS 2 NHMRC - Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) Scheme The NHMRC have opened applications to the Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) Scheme. This scheme replaces the Centres for Clinical Research Excellence Scheme and the Capacity Building Grants in Population Health and Health Services Research. The CRE Scheme seeks applications from teams of researchers to pursue innovative, high quality collaborative research activities in the following priority areas: ? Clinical Research ? Research into Asbestos Related Diseases ? Population Health Research ? Electromagnetic Energy Research ? Health Services Research The CRE will build capacity, support research that will lead to improved community health outcomes, and ensure effective translation of research outcomes primarily into practice. Documentation relating to the application process is available at - http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply/cre/index.htm#doco Funding will be awarded for a period of five years and is expected to commence in 2010. Please note that the application process is via the new online Research Grants Management System - RGMS. All named Investigators must be registered on RGMS for application to be successful completed. If you do not already have an RGMS log in please download the form available at http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply/cre/index.htm#doco - to obtain a user id and password to access the system. Internal deadline - 4th September 2009 Research Administration Officer - Yamini Sandiran, ysandiran@usyd.edu.au or 02 8627 8101 3 NHMRC Partnership Centres NHMRC is undertaking further consultation to advise the design of the NHMRC Partnership Centres of Research Excellence initiative. The consultation papers are available on the NHMRC website - http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/partnerships/index.htm Submissions close 14th August 2009 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 8627 8101 ysandiran@usyd.edu.au to assist you with the application process. RESEARCH GRANTS 5 The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney - 2009 Grant for Adult Stem Cell Research Introduction: The Catholic Archdiocese of Sydney invites applications from Australian-based researchers for a grant of $100,000 to support and foster research on the therapeutic potential of adult stem cells. The grant is awarded on the recommendation of an independent panel according to the following criteria: 1. The research meets the highest standards of scientific excellence. 2. Therapeutic applications are likely to arise from the research. 3. The research is innovative, displaying novelty in its experimental approach. 4. Receipt of this grant will be significant for the undertaking of the research. 5. The researcher(s) have a track record of success in undertaking similar or related research. 6. Matching funds have been secured from another source. 7. The research complies with the ethical standards set out in Chapter 6 of the Code of Ethical Standards for Catholic Health and Aged Care Services in Australia. Amount Awarded: $100,000 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: Catholic Research Office Contact: Christine Anderson on 8627 8104 or email Email: canderson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.sydney.catholic.org.au/grant Closing Date: 21st July 2009 6 The Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia (MND) - Grants-in-Aid for research into MND in 2010 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: Gabrielle Fuller on 8627 8113 or email Email: gab@reschols.usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.mndresearch.asn.au/grants_in_aid.html Closing Date: 21st August 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 The Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia (MND) - Bill Gole Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (2010 - 2012) 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: Gabrielle Fuller on 8627 8113 or email Email: gab@reschols.usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.mndresearch.asn.au/grants_in_aid.html Closing Date: 21st August 2009 8 Leukaemia Foundation - Philip Desbrow Senior Research Fellowship 2010 Introduction: This is the most prestigious of the Leukaemia Foundation's personal awards and will provide sustained support for an outstanding young Researcher preferably between 3 and 10 years post doctorate with an established international reputation for research in the field of leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood cancers and disorders. Candidates in any field of research relevant to blood cancer are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate will have an established track record in research at the highest level and will be expected to establish an innovative new program of research in these blood cancers. This Fellowship is particularly targeted at outstanding young researchers currently based overseas and who wish to return to Australia to develop independent research programs, although outstanding candidates already based in Australia will be eligible. Eligibility: Should have between three and ten years research experience from the date of their doctoral degree. Amount Awarded: $200,000/annum 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: Leukaemia Research Office Contact: Jane Zhang on 8627 8103 or email Email: janez@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.leukaemia.org.au/web/research/researchgrants_applications.php Closing Date: 24th July 2009 Sciences & Engineering FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 9 AINSE - 2010 Research Awards Introduction: The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) makes awards in support of projects undertaken by its member universities which have an identifiable focus on nuclear and nuclear-related applications. The primary purpose of AINSE is to enable university researchers to gain access to and train in the use of the ASF facilities and gain access to the expertise at Lucas Heights and elsewhere. AINSE Awards are usually in the form of cash which is transferred to the university once the facility usage is confirmed. The Awards: ? cover the costs associated with the use of the AINSE listed facilities ? contribute to the cost of travel and/or accommodation when the university researcher lives in a city different from that in which the facility is located ? contribute toward the cost of equipment and/or materials Amount Awarded: Average size of awards; $10,000. Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs. Applicants are required to submit their applications online and also in hard copy. Hard copies should be signed by the USyd AINSE Councillor and also on behalf of the University - the RO will arrange this signature. Brendan Kennedy is the USyd AINSE Councillor: b.kennedy@chem.usyd.edu.au Research Office Contacts: Jenny Turner on 8627 8107 and email Email: jturner@usyd.edu.au OR Ziyad Hosenbux on 8627 8126 and email Email: z.hosenbux@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.ainse.edu.au/ainse/for_academic_researchers/ainse_awards.html Closing Date: 8th September 2009 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090717/7a616ba2/attachment.html From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Jul 24 18:27:47 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Jul 24 18:27:51 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 24 July 2009 Message-ID: <674474E90F6C4544B0117EFA6B878DD1574E2B@EXPRSV04.mcs.usyd.edu.au> General news Reminder: University of Sydney - 2010 International Program Development Fund (IPDF) The International Program Development Fund (IPDF) provides funding to support initiatives in internationalisation. Applicants are encouraged to submit funding applications for innovative and sustainable programs built around collaborative research and/or learning and teaching initiatives linking the University with the world?s leading academic institutions. International linkages with the University?s three major international network partners ? Academic Consortium 21 (AC21), the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) and the Worldwide Universities Network (WUN) [see Appendix I] are encouraged. Multilateral projects that partner with more than one institution are particularly encouraged, as are applications that incorporate a research mobility component for early career researchers and postgraduate students. IPDF 2010 application deadline: Monday 10 August 2009 For more information visit: http://www.usyd.edu.au/international/ipdf.shtml Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Australian-American Fulbright Commission - Fulbright Scholarships 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 2 European University Institute- Max Weber Fellowships Health Sciences NEWS 3 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 4 Australian-American Fulbright Commission - Fulbright Scholarships 2009 RESEARCH GRANTS 5 GlaxoSmithKline- Post Graduate Support Grants 6 Cancer & Bowel Research Trust- Research Grants 7 Mizutani Foundation for Glycoscience- Research Grants Sciences & Engineering NEWS 8 Australian-American Fulbright Commission - Fulbright Scholarships 2009 RESEARCH GRANTS 9 Cotton Research Development Corporation (CRDC) - Preliminary Research Proposals CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 10 Australian Academy of Science & DEST- Australian participation in European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST) Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Australian-American Fulbright Commission - Fulbright Scholarships 2009 Applications are now invited for the following Scholarships to cover study, research or lecturing in the United States. Applicants must be Australian citizens. The following awards are available: ? Fulbright Postdoctoral Scholarships Available to Australian citizens to engage in 3 - 12 months of postdoctoral research or professional training in the United States. The scholarship is aimed at applicants who have recently completed a PhD. ? Fulbright Senior Scholarships Recognised academic or professionals who have been invited to the United States by a tertiary institution, learned society or professional organisation for a significant short-term purpose. ? Fulbright Professional Scholarship Available to Australian citizens, in junior to mid career positions, poised for advancement to a senior role from the private, public and not-for-profit sectors (outside academe), or junior to middle level academics whose professional focus is industry related and whose research and sharing of results within the industry is clearly outlined. Please refer to website link below for more information http://www.fulbright.com.au/scholarships/australian.html Applications for the 2009 Awards close on 31st August 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 2 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 2009 (external) 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 8627 8101 ysandiran@usyd.edu.au to assist you with the application process. 4 Australian-American Fulbright Commission - Fulbright Scholarships 2009. Please refer to point 1 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 5 GlaxoSmithKline- Post Graduate Support Grants Introduction: The grant award is to provide further financial support to a PhD or other post graduate research student or post doctoral researcher. The recipient of the grant will be in the field of human health. Please choose from one of the applicable fields below: ? Respiratory, Inflammation & Musculoskeletal ? Metabolic Diseases and Cardiovascular ? Neurology & Psychiatry ? Microbial & Viral ? Proliferative Disease (includes Cancer) ? Drug Delivery ? Drug Discovery Technology ? Prophylactic Vaccines ? Non Therapy Area Specific Biomedical Research Eligibility: The Student should be a PhD or Post Doctorate within 3 years of PhD graduation at the time of application. Amount Awarded: up to $25,000 over a two year for two 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: Research Grants In optional keywords type: Glaxo Research Office Contact: Lara Fourro on 8627 8115 or email Email: roscholarships@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.gsk.com.au/research-development_awards-grants_gskaphdsupportgrants.aspx Closing Date: 21st August 2009 6 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: Gabrielle Fuller on 8627 8113 or email Email: gab@reschols.usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cancerresearch.org.au/r-applygrant.html Closing Date: 21st August 2009 7 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: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.mizutanifdn.or.jp/e_invite.html Closing Date: 18th August 2009 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 8 Australian-American Fulbright Commission - Fulbright Scholarships 2009. Please refer to point 1 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 9 Cotton Research Development Corporation (CRDC) - Preliminary Research Proposals Introduction: The CRDC guidelines for current round will be available later next week, please read the new Strategic R&D Plan for research priorities http://www.crdc.com.au/index.cfm?pageID=71; if you have any questions please in the first instance direct them to the CRDC on (02) 6792 4088 or crdc@crdc.com.au ? Please note the deadline may be subject to change ? please watch the CRDC Website for up to date information. ? Please provide the Research Office with a copy of your application and RPCF ? You must use the CRDC online CLARITY system when submitting your application. If you are a first time applicant you will need to contact CRDC to obtain a Login and password. 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: Cotton Research Office Contact: Ziyad Hosenbux on 8627 8126 or email Email: z.hosenbux@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.crdc.com.au/index.cfm?pageID=44 Closing Date: 31st August 2009 CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 10 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 Kate Taylor in the Research Office for any advice with your application: kate.taylor@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/20090724/dbeede9d/attachment.html From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Jul 31 18:15:02 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Jul 31 18:15:05 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 31 July 2009 Message-ID: <674474E90F6C4544B0117EFA6B878DD162F246@EXPRSV04.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Social Inclusion in Education Conference - Early Bird Registration 2 State Library of NSW - C.H. Currey Memorial Fellowship & Nancy Keesing Fellowship 3 Asialink-Art Residencies 4 USA National Gallery of Art- Visiting Senior Fellowship Program, 2010-2011: Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Health Sciences NEWS 5 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Sciences & Engineering NEWS 6 Harvard Club of Australia Foundation - Australia-Harvard Fellowships 7 32nd ATSE National Symposium: 16-17 November 2009, at the Sofitel Brisbane Grand Central: "Future Proofing Australia - Rising to the Challenge of Climate Change" 8 ATSE - Early Career Symposium Fellowships 2009 Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Social Inclusion in Education Conference - Early Bird Registration The Inaugural Social Inclusion in Education Conference in Sydney brings together educators and administrators from all education sectors in order to create partnership opportunities and to identify issues that are central to the social inclusion agenda. Staff of Go8 universities will receive a 10% discount on registration. For more information please visit: http://www.informa.com.au/conferences/education/social-inclusion-in-education Early bird registrations close on 21st August 2009. 2 State Library of NSW - C.H. Currey Memorial Fellowship & Nancy Keesing Fellowship C.H. Currey Memorial Fellowship The aim of the C.H.Currey Memorial Fellowship is to promote the writing of Australian history from original sources of information, preferably making use of the collections of the State Library of New South Wales. The amount of the Fellowship is $20,000. Nancy Keesing Fellowship The Fellowship aims to promote the State Library of New South Wales as a centre of research into Australian life and culture and to provide a readily accessible record of the Fellowship project. This may be in the form of bibliographical or collection analysis, or historical or creative non-fiction. The amount of the Fellowship for 2009 is $12,000. Please refer to the website link below for more information: http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/about/awards/ Closing date: 18th September 2009 (external) 3 Asialink-Art Residencies Arts Management Residency 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 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 Residencies are open to performing arts practitioners, including directors, actors, musicians, dancers, designers, production managers and technicians. Visual Arts Residency 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_information Closing date: 4th September 2009 4 USA National Gallery of Art- Visiting Senior Fellowship Program, 2010-2011: Center for Advanced Study in the Visual Arts Fellowships are for full-time research, and scholars are expected to reside in Washington. Lectures, colloquia, and informal discussions complement the fellowship program. Applications will be considered for research in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, architecture, landscape architecture, urbanism, prints and drawings, film, photography, decorative arts, industrial design, and other arts) of any geographical area and of any period. Please refer to the website link below for more information: http://www.nga.gov/resources/casvavissen.htm Closing date: 21st September 2009 Health Sciences NEWS 5 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@usyd.edu.au to assist you with the application process. Sciences & Engineering NEWS 6 Harvard Club of Australia Foundation - Australia-Harvard Fellowships Australia-Harvard Fellowships are tenable at Australian research institutions. Scientists and technologists who are normally based at Harvard University or one of its closely affiliated institutions and who were awarded a PhD before 2006 are eligible to apply. The Fellowship covers travel, living expenses in Australia and perhaps purchases of research-specific materials, instruments or equipment. Please refer to the website link below for more information: http://www.harvard.org.au/Australia-Harvard_Fellowship.html Closing date: 18th September 2009 7 32nd ATSE National Symposium: 16-17 November 2009, at the Sofitel Brisbane Grand Central: "Future Proofing Australia - Rising to the Challenge of Climate Change" The 32nd ATSE National Symposium in 2009 entitled 'Future Proofing Australia - Rising to the Challenge of Climate Change' will continue the Academy's long, successful and distinguished tradition of providing a national platform: ? for discussing issues relevant to the formulation of public policies; ? for conveying expert advice to Governments and the community, and; ? for promoting the application of scientific and engineering knowledge toward practical outcomes. Please refer to the website link below for more information: http://www.atse.org.au/index.php?sectionid=1019 8 ATSE - Early Career Symposium Fellowships 2009 Thanks to the generosity of the Symposium Sponsors, ATSE is pleased to be awarding Early Career Symposium Fellowships to researchers (including students and those within 3 years of their PhD award) who are developing a career in the scientific and technological industries. ATSE ECS Fellows will be invited to attend the Symposium (see news item 7 above) and contribute to the conclusions. Selection is by competition, and those awarded fellowships will receive complimentary registration, travel and accommodation. For more information visit: http://www.atse.org.au/index.php?sectionid=1019 Closing Date: 28th August 2009 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090731/25e2d26a/attachment.html