From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Mar 6 19:25:51 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Mar 6 19:29:15 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 6 March 2009 Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE03D9881A@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Humanities & Social Sciences There are no funding opportunities this week. Health Sciences NEWS 2 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 3 NHMRC Training Fellowships 2010 RESEARCH GRANTS 3 The Cancer Institute NSW - Research Infrastructure Grants 4 The Cancer Institute NSW - Clinical Study Grants FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 5 The Cancer Institute NSW - Clinical Training Fellowships CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 6 The Cancer Institute NSW - Conference Grants Sciences & Engineering NEWS 7 Australian Academy of Science - International Grants: Scientific visits to Asia, Europe & North America. 8 Australian Museum - 2009 Eureka Prizes Are now Open RESEARCH GRANTS 9 2009 AINSE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships General news The Asia Public Sector Linkages Program (PSLP) The PSLP aims to improve public sector capacity for governance and management for nationally determined development outcomes in selected partner Asian countries. PSLP offers departments and agencies of Australian federal, state and territory governments, as well as Australian public universities, the opportunity to compete for grant funding that will: * transfer capacity building skills and expertise to their public sector counterpart institutions in partner countries * support strengthening of sustainable development-focused public sector bilateral and regional linkages. Grants are generally, but not necessarily, between $50,000 and $250,000. Proposed Activities generally will be self-contained and be from 3 to 36 months in duration. Activities should be long enough to transfer capacity building skills and build sustainable development-focused linkages. Eligible country activities in this round include APEC, APEC EID (emerging infectious diseases), East Timor, India, Indonesia, The Philippines and Vietnam For more information see: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/business/other_opps/pslp.cfm Or Contact Rebecca Murray - International Development Manager The Research Institute for Asia and the Pacific Phone: 61 2 9036 7220 Email: r.murray@usyd.edu.au Internal close: 20 March 2009 Go8 Researcher Development Program: There are many issues to address once you have obtained funding for a research project. This module explores the first year of a research project and looks at how to ensure successful start-up and consolidation. The module looks particularly at some of the challenges in making collaborations successful. For more information see: http://www.usyd.edu.au/learningsolutions/research/Go8.shtml Commencement and Collaboration - 2 April 2009 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 5th March 2009 $10M Researchers in Business Scheme Announced Senator Kim Carr announced the launch of a $10 million Researchers in Business program at the Universities Australia conference in Canberra. The program will bridge the gap between public sector research and business, giving great ideas more chance of being commercialised at home and boosting innovation in small and medium-sized firms. The scheme will provide $50,000 per business to employ researchers from universities or public research agencies. To find out how to access the program call 131 791, or visit the Enterprise Connect website at www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au Humanities & Social Sciences There are no funding opportunities this week. Health Sciences NEWS 1 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. 2 NHMRC Training Fellowships 2010 The NHMRC invites applications for Training Fellowships. University advice and instructions can be at found at: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/applications/nhmrc.shtml Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Closing Date: 10 April 2009 RESEARCH GRANTS 3 The Cancer Institute NSW - Research Infrastructure Grants Introduction: The Cancer Institute NSW research infrastructure program recognises that the availability of research infrastructure is vital to ensuring that cancer research capacity expands and quality continues to improve in NSW. The program is therefore directed to providing substantial funding for key research platforms, core equipment and capacities to enhance the cancer research effort in NSW. These grants will support capability development and greater levels of collaboration across the cancer research sector. 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. Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs. For more information see: http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords type: Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/cancer_inst/grants/grants.html Closing Date: 20th March 2009 4 The Cancer Institute NSW - Clinical Study Grants Introduction: To ensure the best possible interventions, care and support for cancer patients, the Cancer Institute NSW supports the ongoing professional development of cancer health professionals from NSW working in both the Public and Private sectors. This includes staff employed in the Medical, Nursing, Psycho?oncology, Radiotherapy, Medical Physics and other Allied Health fields. Eligibility: The clinical cancer health professional must normally work full time in an institution providing cancer services e.g. public hospital. Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs. For more information see: http://fmweb01.ucc.usyd.edu.au/research/search_research.html Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Research Grants In optional keywords type: Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/cancer_inst/grants/grants.html Closing Date: 20th March 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 5 The Cancer Institute NSW - Clinical Training Fellowships Introduction: The Cancer Institute NSW is supporting the development of highly qualified cancer specialists through its Clinical Training Fellowship program. This program will provide support, for one year, for newly qualified oncology specialists, and early career (post masters) allied health and nursing professionals to enhance and add depth their clinical practice, expertise and understanding and implementation of evidence based practice through further training experience under the mentorhip of a senior cancer clinician who is expert in their chosen specialty of oncology. Eligibility: The Administering Institution must be located in NSW and have in place policies and procedures for the management of public funds and provide basic professional workspace and access to IT for the Fellow. 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: Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/cancer_inst/grants/grants.html Closing Date: 20th March 2009 CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 6 The Cancer Institute NSW - Conference Grants Introduction: Conference Grants provide cancer health professionals the opportunity to increase their specific knowledge, skills and understanding of cancer related issues that can be translated directly to the workplace to improve cancer care. Medical registrars in training, cancer nurses, clinical trials nurses, data managers, cancer nurse coordinators, social workers, psychologists, radiation therapists, medical physicists and other health professionals (e.g. dieticians, cancer genetic counsellors, occupational therapists or speech therapists) working in cancer services in NSW are eligible to apply. Eligibility: Applicants must have at least the previous 3 years working experience in the clinical cancer setting and a demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development. The conference must be an internationally recognised conference, whether it is held locally or internationally. Amount Awarded: up to $2,000 to attend a national conference and up to $5,000 for an international conference. 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: Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cancerinstitute.org.au/cancer_inst/grants/grants.html Closing Date: 20th March 2009 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 7 Australian Academy of Science - International Grants: Scientific visits to Asia, Europe & North America The Australian Academy of Science is inviting applications from Australian professional scientists to visit Europe, North America and South East Asia between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2010, to collaborate with researchers in those countries. Applicants must propose a collaborative research project, or specific activity, which has been developed in consultation with host scientists. The Duration of the visits must be 14 to 40 days. Information, deadlines and application forms are available on the web site: http://www.science.org.au/internat/programs.htm (to Asia, North America, Europe) 8 Australian Museum - 2009 Eureka Prizes Are now Open 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. FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 9 2009 AINSE Postdoctoral Research Fellowships Introduction: AINSE Research Fellowships are tenable at any AINSE member university. Applicants are required to discuss, in the first instance, their research program with a chosen institution and provide an outline of the program agreed with the sponsoring university/institution. This year we have broadened the areas in which applications are encouraged, to include: * neutron scattering; * radiopharmaceuticals; * high-resolution climate records using nuclear techniques; and * materials engineering Eligibility: PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Environmental Science or a related discipline. Amount Awarded: Please refer to the Internet Link 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: Research Office Contact: Jenny Turner on 8627 8107 Email: jenny.turner@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.ainse.edu.au/ainse/for_academic_researchers/ainse_awards2.html Closing Date: 31 May 2009 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090306/6f127105/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Wed Mar 11 15:29:30 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Wed Mar 11 15:30:34 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE019A20A4@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/dird/dird_default.htm The Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development scheme provides support for Indigenous Researchers to undertake research projects that may lead to an understanding of a particular subject or that may meet the requirements of their postgraduate research degrees. The aims of the scheme are to: * develop the research expertise of Indigenous Researchers who have not participated as a Chief Investigator on a project funded under any of the ARC's other funding schemes or previously been awarded an ARC Fellowship; * support fundamental research and research training by Indigenous Australian individuals and teams; * provide Indigenous Researchers with experience in the preparation of research funding Proposals; and * expand Australia's knowledge base and research capability. Eligibility - To be eligible to apply for funding, researchers must be of Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. It is strongly recommended that a Mentor (who does not need to be an Indigenous Australian) be associated with the proposal to provide expert advice on the subject of the research. Researchers do not have to hold a PhD to apply, but must have completed a postgraduate research degree or demonstrate equivalent research capacity and experience. Researchers who are currently enrolled in postgraduate research degrees may also apply for funding. In this instance, it is strongly recommended that the student's supervisor (who does not need to be an Indigenous Australian) be associated with the proposal. There are two Fellowship types available under the scheme or applications may be for project funding only Indigenous Researcher Fellowships, which provide a salary equivalent to the ARC's Australian Postdoctoral Fellowships, are also offered under the scheme for early-career researchers to undertake research of national and international significance and to broaden their research experience. To be eligible to apply researchers must have recently completed, or be expected to soon complete, their PhD. Australian Research Fellowships - Indigenous provide opportunities for established Indigenous Researchers to undertake research of national and international significance, and encourage research in Australia by postdoctoral graduates of exceptional promise and proven capacity for original work. Eligibility Exemptions must be submitted to the Research Office by Monday March 30 2009 (ARC Friday 3 April 2009) Internal closing date for applications: Applications should be submitted to the Research Office by Wednesday 23 April 2009 ARC closing date: Wednesday 13 May 2009 We are happy to work with applicants at any stage of the application process. The above dates are a guideline for the latest date to submit information to the RO For more information please contact: Sherridan Blackman in the Research Office; sblackman@usyd.edu.au or 8627 8141 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090311/454448ec/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Mar 13 16:42:28 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Mar 13 16:46:24 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 13 March 2009 Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE03EE7DD2@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Humanities & Social Sciences RESEARCH GRANTS 1 Law and Justice Foundation - Small Grants and General grants FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 2 National Library of Australia - Harold White Fellowships CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 3 Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund Fellowships in Support of Academic Exchange between the University of Sydney & Hebrew University of Jerusalem Health Sciences NEWS 4 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding RESEARCH GRANTS 5 Pfizer Australia- Neuroscience Research Grants 6 Association for International Cancer Research- Project Grants Sciences & Engineering NEWS 7 Reminder: Australian Academy of Science - International Grants: Scientific visits to Asia, Europe & North America 8 Reminder: LIEF funding for 2010 - Expressions of Interest 9 Fresh Science General news Discovery Newsletter The ARC's Discovery newsletter is published quarterly and provides an informative overview of ARC activities. The Summer 2009 edition is now available at: http://www.arc.gov.au/general/discovery_newsletter.htm Humanities & Social Sciences RESEARCH GRANTS 1 Law and Justice Foundation - Small Grants and General grants Introduction: The Law and Justice Foundation's grants program supports projects that meet the Foundation's object of improving access to justice, particularly for socially and economically disadvantaged people by: * conducting and sponsoring research (including inter-disciplinary research) into the law, the justice system, alternative dispute resolution and the legal profession, * collect, assess and disseminate information about the justice system, * conduct and sponsor projects aimed at facilitating access to justice and access to information about the justice system, * promote education about the justice system. Please note: You must discuss your project proposal with the Law and Justice Grants Manager in the early stages of project planning, before preparing an application. Eligibility: The Law and Justice Foundation will not fund individual research or study to obtain a degree or diploma. The Foundation receives its income from the NSW Public Purpose Fund and is obliged to ensure its grants benefit the people of NSW and will not fund projects that primarily benefit residents of other states or countries. Amount Awarded: Small Grants - under $5,000. General grants - over $5,000 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: Justice Research Office Contact: Sherridan Blackman on 8627 8141 Email: sblackman@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.lawfoundation.net.au/grants Closing Date: 24th March 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 2 National Library of Australia - Harold White Fellowships Introduction: The principal benefit of Fellowships is to give scholars and writers the means and the uninterrupted time to work with the Library's collection. Fellowships are open to established Australian and international researchers or writers in any discipline in which the Library has strong collections. Successful applicants are generally senior scholars or writers with a strong publication track record, including publication of full length monographs. Four to seven fellowships, of periods from three to six months, are awarded annually. Eligibility: Fellowships are not provided to assist with the completion of degree studies and applications from currently enrolled students will not be considered. 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: Fellowships & Awards In optional keywords type: Harold Research Office Contact: Corey Worcester on 8627 8164 Email: c.worcester@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.nla.gov.au/grants/haroldwhite/information.html Closing Date: 23rd April 2009 CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 3 Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund Fellowships in Support of Academic Exchange between the University of Sydney & Hebrew University of Jerusalem Introduction: The University of Sydney and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have established an agreement to encourage mutual visits by academic staff. Visits by post-doctoral fellows and academic staff of the University of Sydney to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem will be considered for support from the Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund. Applications for support are invited from all disciplines and will be ranked on academic merit. Preference will be given to projects in the area of Semitic Studies. It is expected that the visits will have a specific academic purpose and that their duration will not exceed 2 semesters. Shorter visits are encouraged. Amount Awarded: When an application is approved, the level of support will normally include a return economy airfare and some contribution to 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: Fellowships & Awards In optional keywords type: Zelman Contact: Sue Freedman-Levy (Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund) on 9351 6558 or email Email: sueflevy@anatomy.usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.usyd.edu.au/szcuf/ Closing Date: 10th April 2009 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 8627 8101 ysandiran@usyd.edu.au to assist you with the application process. RESEARCH GRANTS 5 Pfizer Australia- Neuroscience Research Grants Introduction: The Neuroscience Research Grants are awarded for the purpose of furthering clinical research in the fields of neuroscience including psychiatry, pain medicine, neurology, and associated areas. NSR Grants are designed to encourage young researchers to enter or continue in the field of neuroscience. Eligibility: Applications are invited from medical graduates who have obtained specialist qualifications within the last five years; principal applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia. Amount Awarded: Funding for NSR Grants will be up to AUD$44,000. Each grant is for a period of 12 months. 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 8627 8102 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.nsrgrants.com.au/ Closing Date: 7th April 2009 6 Association for International Cancer Research- Project Grants Introduction: AICR awards project grants of between one and three years to support fundamental and translational research into the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of cancer. We will consider proposals in which a mixture of basic and clinical research is proposed. However, completely clinical applications, such as intervention studies, clinical trials or health care delivery research and many substantially clinical applications are beyond the remit of AICR. Eligibility: The main applicant should normally have a PhD and, at the time they would take up the grant, sufficient experience to suggest they can conduct independent research, (e.g. at least three years post-doctoral work) or, for clinical applicants, a similar level of qualification and experience. Amount Awarded: Most of the grants we award are between ?100,000 and ?200,000 over three years. 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: AICR Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.aicr.org.uk/nextround.stm Closing Date: 10th April 2009 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 7 Reminder: Australian Academy of Science - International Grants: Scientific visits to Asia, Europe & North America Anyone interested in applying for these travel grants must submit an application through the Research Office. For more information: Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au 8 IMPORTANT REMINDER: LIEF funding for 2010 - Expressions of Interest EoIs will close Wednesday April 1st. Please see instructions on the RO website for instructions on how to make your EoI and for access to the online EoI form. All applicants need to make an EoI, this applies to both Lead and Non-lead proposals. Applicants will be invited to make a full application on Friday Aril 17. All enquiries please contact Jenny Turner on 8627 8107 (extn 78107) or jturner@usyd.edu.au 9 Fresh Science Fresh Science offers the potential for wide media exposure for your work. It helps young researchers develop expertise in presenting their ideas clearly to a general audience and to the media. The committee is looking for Fresh Scientists who can tell an interesting story in everyday language about their significant, peer-reviewed, scientific achievement. The research must have been conducted in Australia or by an Australian scientist who was awarded a PhD less than five years ago. Please refer to website link below for more information: http://www.scienceinpublic.com/sciencenow/index.htm Nominations close: 5pm Thursday 19 March 2009 (online) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090313/39995b5c/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Thu Mar 19 15:49:25 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Thu Mar 19 15:52:19 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] ARC's Research Management System (RMS) is Live Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE019A20A5@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> ARC's Research Management System (RMS) is live and will be used to submit applications in the current round for Linkage Projects (LP), Linkage Infrastructure (LIEF) and Discovery Indigenous (DIRD) schemes. RMS log on: http://rms.arc.gov.au Browsers: RMS supports IE6, IE7, and Firefox 2.0+ USyd instructions and advice for applicants will be available shortly. We will send a separate bulletin re LP eligibility exemptions due to the RO by 9am 14 April (submitted via RMS). In the mean time applicants should log in to RMS and update their details as follows: Existing GAMS Users If you had a GAMS user account prior to January 2009, your GAMS ID and profile have been copied to RMS. Your RMS User ID will be the same as your GAMS ID with all letters capitalised, and the password reset. Please follow the instructions below to change your password and update your details. Changing your password Click the 'Reset Password' link on the RMS login page and follow the prompts. You will be asked for your user name. You user name is the same as your GAMS ID, but with all letters capitalised. Once you have entered a valid user name you will receive an email with a link to reset your password. Follow the instructions in the email and you will be able to login. NOTE - the email address used will be the one that was stored for you in GAMS. If you do not receive your password-reset email please check your spam email box, or contact rms@arc.gov.au for assistance. Please note that password reset requests expire within a couple of hours. Once you are logged in you can change your password through the 'RMS User Account Details' link on your home page. Lost user IDs If you cannot remember or have lost your user name you can request a reminder email be sent from the RMS login page. Simply click on 'Retrieve User Name' and enter your email address. A reminder email will then be sent to the email address recorded in ARC systems. If you no longer have access to your email address or have changed email addresses please contact rms@arc.gov.au for assistance. Updating your personal details When you first log in to RMS, please check and update your client details using the links under 'My Details' on your home page. Up-to-date contact details, particularly email address, are critical to ensure you can continue to use RMS. In addition these links enable you to update employment, classification, and qualification information, all of which is used to pre-populate sections of your proposals. Please verify that your administering organisation details are correct (personal details, organisation details tab) and use the 'Request Transfer' link to update if required. If you have difficulty updating your details, please email: rms@arc.gov.au or phone: +61 2 6287 6600. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090319/53c841fb/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Thu Mar 19 16:34:13 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Thu Mar 19 16:37:31 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Website Correction: ARC's Research Management System (RMS) is Live Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE019A20A7@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> ARC's Research Management System (RMS) is live and will be used to submit applications in the current round for Linkage Projects (LP), Linkage Infrastructure (LIEF) and Discovery Indigenous (DIRD) schemes. RMS log on: https://rms.arc.gov.au Browsers: RMS supports IE6, IE7, and Firefox 2.0+ USyd instructions and advice for applicants will be available shortly. We will send a separate bulletin re LP eligibility exemptions due to the RO by 9am 14 April (submitted via RMS). In the mean time applicants should log in to RMS and update their details as follows: Existing GAMS Users If you had a GAMS user account prior to January 2009, your GAMS ID and profile have been copied to RMS. Your RMS User ID will be the same as your GAMS ID with all letters capitalised, and the password reset. Please follow the instructions below to change your password and update your details. Changing your password Click the 'Reset Password' link on the RMS login page and follow the prompts. You will be asked for your user name. You user name is the same as your GAMS ID, but with all letters capitalised. Once you have entered a valid user name you will receive an email with a link to reset your password. Follow the instructions in the email and you will be able to login. NOTE - the email address used will be the one that was stored for you in GAMS. If you do not receive your password-reset email please check your spam email box, or contact rms@arc.gov.au for assistance. Please note that password reset requests expire within a couple of hours. Once you are logged in you can change your password through the 'RMS User Account Details' link on your home page. Lost user IDs If you cannot remember or have lost your user name you can request a reminder email be sent from the RMS login page. Simply click on 'Retrieve User Name' and enter your email address. A reminder email will then be sent to the email address recorded in ARC systems. If you no longer have access to your email address or have changed email addresses please contact rms@arc.gov.au for assistance. Updating your personal details When you first log in to RMS, please check and update your client details using the links under 'My Details' on your home page. Up-to-date contact details, particularly email address, are critical to ensure you can continue to use RMS. In addition these links enable you to update employment, classification, and qualification information, all of which is used to pre-populate sections of your proposals. Please verify that your administering organisation details are correct (personal details, organisation details tab) and use the 'Request Transfer' link to update if required. If you have difficulty updating your details, please email: rms@arc.gov.au or phone: +61 2 6287 6600. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090319/b11b82a9/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Thu Mar 19 16:38:32 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Thu Mar 19 16:41:23 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] ARC Linkage Projects Eligibility Exemption and Advice Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE019A20A8@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Linkage Projects Eligibility Exemption and Advice The ARC LP Funding Rules (http://www.arc.gov.au/pdf/LP10_FundingRules.pdf) describe situations in which an Eligibility Exemption/Advice Request form must be submitted to the ARC as part of the funding application process. There is a form for each type of exemption which must be submitted through the ARC's online Research Management System (RMS). DUE DATE TO THE RESEARCH OFFICE: 9AM TUESDAY 14 APRIL (submit via RMS by clicking on 'Create Eligibility Issue' - the RO will submit to the ARC via RMS) RMS log on: https://rms.arc.gov.au Make sure you read and follow the instructions to applicants: Eligibility Exemption/Advice Request - PDF Format (142kb) The following forms are available for LP Eligibility Exemption/Advice requests: * Type 1 - Medical and Dental Research - Eligibility Advice - PDF Format (37kb) - RTF Format (143kb) * Type 2 - APDI Fellowship Candidate - Eligibility Exemption - PDF Format (42kb) - RTF Format (155kb) * Type 3 - Researcher Role - Chief Investigator (CI) or Partner Investigator (PI) - Eligibility Advice Exemption - PDF Format (33kb) - RTF Format (104kb) * Type 4 - Conflict of Interest of Chief Investigator/APDI - Eligibility Advice - PDF Format (35kb) - RTF Format (109kb) * Type 5 - Partner Organisation 'type of organisation' - Eligibility Advice - PDF Format (35kb) - RTF Format (99kb) * Type 6 - Partner Organisation 'cash exemption from the minimum cash contribution requirement' - Eligibility Exemption Request - PDF Format (33kb) - RTF Format (100kb) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090319/8b0f38e5/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Mar 20 16:31:53 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Mar 20 16:37:41 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 20 March 2009 Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE0400C3DD@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Humanities & Social Sciences RESEARCH GRANTS 1 The Myer Foundation - Arts and Humanities Small Grants Program 2 Northern Territory Archives Service (NTAS) - Northern Territory History Grants Program Health Sciences NEWS 3 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding RESEARCH GRANTS 4 Alzheimer's Australia - 2009 Dementia Research Grants & Hazel Hawke Research Grant in Dementia Care 5 Alzheimer's Australia - 2009 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Dementia FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 6 Alzheimer's Australia - Viertel Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships in Dementia 7 The Viertel Charitable Foundation - Senior Medical Research Fellowships 8 The Viertel Charitable Foundation - Clinical Investigatorships CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 9 Alzheimer's Australia - 2009 Rosemary Foundation Travel Project Grant Sciences & Engineering NEWS 10 Reminder: LIEF funding for 2010 - Expressions of Interest 11 CSIRO - Call for Applications for Seatime 2010-11 12 Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research - The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science RESEARCH GRANTS 13 State Trustees - M.A Ingram Trust Applications FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 14 Australian Museum - Chadwick Biodiversity Fellowship General news Ever Had An Ethical Dilemma In Your Research? Are you a new or emerging Chief Investigator who is wrangling with ethical issues or the challenges of good governance? If so, then the Future Research Leaders Program half day module on Governance and Compliance (protecting yourself, your research and your University) is for you. The program (pre-reading and then a ? day workshop) will help you know how you can take maximum advantage of your university's governance and compliance requirements to build research strength and leadership. Professor David Cook who is chair of the University's Human Ethics Committee will lead the session and it is a great opportunity to learn how things work and to get you questions answered. The workshop is on Tuesday 28 April from 9am - 1pm at the Darlington Centre. For more details please see the Governance and Compliance information on the Go8 Future Research Leaders page on the Learning Solutions website: http://www.usyd.edu.au/learningsolutions/research/Go8.shtml Media Skills for Researchers - EXTRA DATE ARRANGED Do you want a brief low down on what you can do to help the public understand your research? If so, this interactive workshop will help you use the internal resources of the University more effectively, prepare you to take your message to the community through the print media, radio and television and will review the potential for using new media. Due to the popularity of the course, Dr Michael Anderson has agreed to run a second workshop on Friday 3 April. For more information and to enroll, please visit the Media Skills for Researchers page on the Learning Solutions website: http://www.usyd.edu.au/learningsolutions/media/researchers.shtml 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. Visits by post-doctoral fellows and academic staff of the University of Sydney to the Hebrew University of Jerusalem will be considered. Applications for support are invited from all disciplines and will be ranked on academic merit. Preference will be given to projects in the area of Semitic Studies. It is expected that the visits will have a specific academic purpose and that their duration will not exceed 2 semesters. Shorter visits are encouraged. When an application is approved, the level of support will normally include a return economy airfare and some contribution to living expenses. 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@anatomy.usyd.edu.au These fellowships are offered twice annually. Next closing date for applications: 10 April 2009. Humanities & Social Sciences RESEARCH GRANTS 1 The Myer Foundation - Arts and Humanities Small Grants Program Introduction: The Sidney Myer Fund continues to fund the arts, and seeks to play a critical role in upholding the integrity of the arts community within Australia by supporting artistic initiatives that often fall outside other funding agendas. Current priority areas in the Arts and Humanities Small Grants Program are as follows * To build capacity of the individual through ensuring that indigenous and non-indigenous artists gain access to professional training, development and mentoring. * Develop new works by individual Australian artists and small and medium-sized organisations in the following priority areas: - Indigenous arts - Regional areas - Experimental and emerging art forms * Projects that support the humanities, especially those that contribute to defining a distinct Australian identity Eligibility: Please refer to the website link below for more information. Amount Awarded: Grants are capped at $30,000 and are made for a one-year period 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: Myer Research Office Contact: Corey Worcester on 8627 8164 or email Email: c.worcester@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/_109.asp Closing Date: 1st April 2009 2 Northern Territory Archives Service (NTAS) - Northern Territory History Grants Program Introduction: The functions of the NT Archives Service include preservation of government and community archives, provision of public access to archives collections and the provision of records management policy. The aim of the grants program is to encourage and support original research about Northern Territory history. Preference will be given to applications covering topics which haven't been researched before or, if the topic has been researched before, the application must propose a new approach. Eligibility: Individuals, societies and community organisations are eligible to apply. Amount Awarded: Single grants may range from $500 to $7,000. Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is subject to University of Sydney indirect costs of up to 5%. (administrative costs only) 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: Northern Research Office Contact: Corey Worcester on 8627 8164 or email Email: c.worcester@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.nt.gov.au/nreta/ntas/grants/index.html Closing Date: 27th April 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. RESEARCH GRANTS 4 Alzheimer's Australia - 2009 Dementia Research Grants & Hazel Hawke Research Grant in Dementia Care Introduction: Alzheimer's Australia Research Limited (AAR) is a non-profit company formed to promote, disseminate and fund research into all aspects of dementia. Alzheimer's Australia will fund the following grants in 2009: Dementia Research Grants AAR Dementia Research Grants are seeding grants for new researchers; with up to $20,000 (exclusive of GST) been awarded. Grants are awarded in both biological/non-clinical and clinical/psychosocial research areas. The principal investigator may list up to three associated and/or senior investigators. Hazel Hawke Research Grant in Dementia Care Up to $20,000 (exclusive of GST) will be awarded. Suitable projects could include research into carer support, best quality care practices, activities and therapies for people with dementia, or any other aspect of dementia care research. The principal investigator may list up to three associated investigators. Eligibility: The principal investigator should have completed a doctorate or other research qualification within the past five years and must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia. 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: Dementia Research Office Contact: Jane Zhang on 8627 8103 or email Email: janez@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?infopageid=2553 Closing Date: 20th April 2009 5 Alzheimer's Australia - 2009 Postdoctoral Fellowships in Dementia Introduction: The AAR Postdoctoral Fellowships in Dementia support PhD graduates undertaking research in an area related to dementia. In 2009, three fellowships will be offered. Applications will be evaluated according to the following criteria: * The quality of the academic record and potential of the applicant * The significance, feasibility and merit of the research proposal * The relevance of the project to research in dementia * The suitability of intended supervisors and institution Eligibility: Be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia and been awarded (or notified of success of their application for) a PhD or equivalent degree (e.g. MD by research) in the last three years. Amount Awarded: The fellowship is awarded for two years, with a value of $45,000 per 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: Dementia Research Office Contact: Jane Zhang on 8627 8103 or email Email: janez@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?infopageid=2553 Closing Date: 20th April 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 6 Alzheimer's Australia - Viertel Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships in Dementia Introduction: The fellowship will support a PhD graduate undertaking research in an area related to dementia. Four fellowships will be awarded in 2008 for research commencing in 2009, two in biological/non-clinical and two in clinical/psychosocial research in dementia. Eligibility: Be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia and been awarded (or notified of success of their application for) a PhD or equivalent degree (e.g. MD by research) in the last three years. Amount Awarded: The fellowship is awarded for two years, with a value of $45,000 per annum on condition that the fellowship is cost-shared by the applicants' institution. 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: Viertel Research Office Contact: Jane Zhang on 8627 8103 or email Email: janez@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?infopageid=2553 Closing Date: 20th April 2009 7 The Viertel Charitable Foundation - Senior Medical Research Fellowships Introduction: The Sylvia and Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation invites applications for a five-year Senior Medical Research Fellowship; the Fellowship is an integral part of a scheme that is intended to provide both salary and project grant support for outstanding Australian medical researchers. Outstanding researchers who are medically qualified or graduates of another scientific discipline, with recognised postdoctoral achievements seeking to establish a research career in Australia and undertake research in an Australian academic institution, are eligible to apply whether or not they are currently working in Australia. Eligibility: Only Australian nationals or permanent residents are eligible for the awards. The applicant has been working at a postdoctoral level for less than ten (10) years (doctorate received after 1 January 1999) and does not currently hold a senior research or teaching position. Amount Awarded: Annually for a five-year Senior Medical Research Fellowship valued at $195,000 per 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: Viertel Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.anz.com/aus/fin/Trustees/guNamed.asp#Viertel Closing Date: 24th April 2009 8 The Viertel Charitable Foundation - Clinical Investigatorships Introduction: Establishment grants for Clinical Investigators have been initiated by the Foundation in order to stimulate and encourage clinical research in Australia. In particular the grants are intended to assist new investigators to establish their research programs at the time of the difficult transition from doctoral and post-doctoral training posts to their first definitive clinical positions in an academic environment. Eligibility: Full-time research fellows will not be eligible. Applicants should be actively engaged in clinical work and pursuing health and medical research in a university clinical department, a teaching hospital, a clinical research unit of a research institute or in an academic general practice setting. Amount Awarded: Awards of $60,000, given on a once only basis. 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: Viertel Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.anz.com/aus/fin/Trustees/guNamed.asp#Viertel Closing Date: 24th April 2009 Australian Museum - Chadwick Biodiversity Fellowship: Please refer to point 13 in the bulletin for more information. CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 9 Alzheimer's Australia - 2009 Rosemary Foundation Travel Project Grant Introduction: The grant is designed to assist clinicians or researchers to undertake research or advanced study at a hospital or university outside Australia. The study period should be between six weeks and three months and the applicant must undertake to return to a position in Australia for at least one year after the completion of the travel project. Eligibility: The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia; and have a degree in a discipline relevant to the field of dementia, and should be associated with an Institute of higher learning which will be willing to be the auspicing body. Amount Awarded: Grant valued up to $10,000 (exclusive of 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 Use the New Search Engine, Show me: Conference & Travel In optional keywords type: Rosemary Research Office Contact: Jane Zhang on 8627 8103 or email Email: janez@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?infopageid=2553 Closing Date: 20th April 2009 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 10 IMPORTANT REMINDER: LIEF funding for 2010 - Expressions of Interest EoIs will close Wednesday April 1st. Please see instructions on the RO website for instructions on how to make your EoI and for access to the online EoI form. All applicants need to make an EoI, this applies to both Lead and Non-lead proposals. Applicants will be invited to make a full application on Friday Aril 17. All enquiries please contact Jenny Turner on 8627 8107 (extn 78107) or jturner@usyd.edu.au 11 CSIRO - Call for Applications for Seatime 2010-11 Applications are invited for time in the Marine National Facility vessel RV Southern Surveyor's 2010-2011 Voyage Schedule. It will accept applications for projects operating in all Australian and regional seas and oceans. Owned and operated by CSIRO, the RV Southern Surveyor can undertake research in: * physical, chemical and biological oceanography * marine geosciences * fisheries * environmental science Applications must be lodged electronically by Friday, 15 May 2009. For More information see: http://www.marine.csiro.au/nationalfacility/application/index.htm 12 Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research - The Prime Minister's Prizes for Science Nominations are now open for the 2009 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science. The Australian Government awards five prizes annually for outstanding scientific achievements and excellence in science teaching. These awards are the most prestigious and significant of their kind in Australia. Each award comprises solid gold or silver engraved medallions with matching lapel pins in jarrah presentation cases, and grants totaling $500,000. The five award categories include: * The Prime Minister's Prize for Science; * The Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year; * The Science Minister's Prize for Life Scientist of the Year; * The Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools; and * The Prime Minister's Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools. We are seeking nominations for these awards, which are offered to Australian citizens or those who hold permanent residence status in Australia. Nominations should be made by nominators who are personally knowledgeable of the nominated achievements and who can offer expert opinions on its worth. Self nominations will not be considered. For further information, please visit http://www.innovation.gov.au/scienceprizes. All enquiries please contact Andrew Black on 8627 8108 (extn 78108) or email ablack@usyd.edu.au Entries close: 8 May 2009 RESEARCH GRANTS 13 State Trustees- M.A Ingram Trust Applications Introduction: The objectives of this trust, stated more precisely, are the preservation and education, research, and increase or knowledge with respect to the origin, history, habits, life and use, and the scientific benefits if any, of indigenous Australian (especially Victorian) mammals and birds, and the flora providing their food, cover, etc., and the relationship of one or more to the other. Eligibility: Applications are accepted from applicants Australia-wide. Amount Awarded: Consideration of applications to a maximum of $5,000 (majority of grants between $1,000 and $2,000). 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: Ingram Research Office Contact: Ziyad Hosenbux on 83627126 or email Email: z.hosenbux@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.statetrustees.com.au/index.cfm?pageID=123 Closing Date: 8th April 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 14 Australian Museum - Chadwick Biodiversity Fellowship Introduction: This fellowship is to help recent PhD graduates establish a career in biodiversity research. Success in applying for research positions is very heavily dependent on the track record of applicants in terms of their publications and awarded grants. Students who have recently completed their PhD often have not had the opportunity to publish papers from their thesis or apply for grants. The Chadwick Biodiversity Fellowship provides this opportunity. The fellowship also facilitates networking and collaboration with senior research scientists at the Australian Museum and other experts in the field. Eligibility: Applicants should be Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents. They should have been awarded their PhD in a biodiversity-related field within the last 12 months. Amount Awarded: The fellowship will provide an early career scientist with a twelve month salary package of $53,159. The Museum will provide additional support such as assistance with relocation costs, office and lab support and a modest operating budget for research 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: Fellowships & Awards In optional keywords type: Chadwick Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://amonline.net.au/awards/#chadwick Closing Date: 24th April 2009 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090320/d7d2ac51/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Wed Mar 25 09:31:50 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Wed Mar 25 09:32:29 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] LIEF funding for 2010 - Expressions of Interest Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE040938E9@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> IMPORTANT REMINDER: EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST CLOSING SOON LIEF funding for 2010 - Expressions of Interest EoIs will close Wednesday April 1st. Please see information on the RO website for instructions on how to make your EoI and for access to the online EoI form. All applicants need to make an EoI, this applies to both Lead and Non-lead proposals. Applicants will be invited to make a full application on Friday Aril 17. The ARC have announced the LIEF Guidelines for 2010 funding on their Website. As all ARC applications will now be made through the RMS system (replacing GAMS), we suggest you login to RMS and ensure your details are current and correct. All enquiries please contact Jenny Turner on 8627 8107 (extn 78107) or jturner@usyd.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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The Seminar will cover the following: * Writing an NHMRC Training Fellowship application Mr Tim Haydon, external consultant with experience in scientific writing, will lead a discussion aimed at giving practical suggestions on grant writing. This will include an overview on how to structure your application for your audience i.e. the panel and getting the message across. Specific emphasis will be directed towards your C.V. including structuring your track record and future career development. * A Panel perspective? Professor Carol Armour will give an outline of the scheme and the processes involved at the NHMRC. She will then provide an overview of the Training Awards Panel and a personal insight into the peer review process and some guidance in structuring your application. If you require further details please contact Mr Chris Robinson at: Chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090326/ded2096e/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Mar 27 13:39:41 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Mar 27 13:40:15 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 27 March 2009 Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE040FB69B@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Humanities & Social Sciences RESEARCH GRANTS 1 The Spencer Foundation - Research Grants Health Sciences NEWS 2 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding RESEARCH GRANTS 3 The Ophthalmic Research Institute of Australia (ORIA) - Research Grants 4 March of Dimes - 2010 Research Program: Request for Proposals: Letter of Intent 5 Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) - Investigator-Initiated Project Grants 6 Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) - Investigator - Incubator Grants FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) - Postdoctoral Fellowships Sciences & Engineering NEWS 8 REMINDER: LIEF funding for 2010 - Expressions of Interest RESEARCH GRANTS 9 The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - 2009 Scientific Research Topics 10 NSW Fisheries Research Advisory Body (NSW FRAB) - 2009/10 round of Fisheries Research and Development Corporation funding: Expressions of Interest Humanities & Social Sciences RESEARCH GRANTS 1 The Spencer Foundation - Research Grants Introduction: The Spencer Foundation provides funding intended to investigate ways in which education, broadly conceived, can be improved around the world. The Foundation has been dedicated to the belief that research is necessary to the improvement in education in the following areas of inquiry: * The Relation between Education and Social Opportunity; * Organizational Learning in Schools, School Systems, and Higher Education Institutions; * Teaching, Learning, and Instructional Resources; and, * Purposes and Values of Education. Eligibility: Researchers must have earned a doctorate in an academic discipline or professional field or appropriate experience in an education-related profession. Amount Awarded: Small Grants: US$40,000 or less. Major Grants: Over US$40,000. Indirect Cost Recovery: The Spencer Foundation does not allow for indirect costs on grants less then US$50,000. 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: Spenser Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.spencer.org Closing Date: April 23rd 2009 Health Sciences NEWS 2 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding Applicants interested in applying for NIH Grants should subscribe to the NIH Funding Bulletin. To subscribe please click on the following link: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/listserv.htm - and follow the instructions. If you are planning on submitting an application to an eligible funding scheme please contact Yamini Sandiran in the Research Office on 02 8627 8101 ysandiran@usyd.edu.au to assist you with the application process. RESEARCH GRANTS 3 The Ophthalmic Research Institute of Australia (ORIA) - Research Grants 2009 Introduction: The Ophthalmic Research Institute of Australia (ORIA) is a non-profit organisation dedicated to promoting research into the nature and cause of eye disease and the prevention of blindness. The ORIA Research Advisory Committee encourages projects which have clearly defined aims that can be achieved in the one or two years of funding. The Committee encourages pilot projects that will produce data to enable subsequent submission to other bodies for larger grants. Eligibility: Grants will be available to ophthalmologists, trainee ophthalmologists or for work being done in University Departments of Ophthalmology. Amount Awarded: ORIA can consider funding individual grants in the future up to $50,000 for one year; or up to $70,000 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: ORIA Research Office Contact: Christine Anderson on 8627 8104 or email Email: canderson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://oria.org.au/content/category/7/77/54/ Closing Date: 5th May 2009 4 March of Dimes - 2010 Research Program: Request for Proposals: Letter of Intent Introduction: The March of Dimes seeks research subjects appropriate for support by the March of Dimes include basic biological processes governing development, genetics, clinical studies, studies of reproductive health, environmental toxicology, and social and behavioural studies. Eligibility: Applicants must be members of not-for-profit institutions. Amount Awarded: Grants range per year between US$93,491 - $165,185. 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: Dimes Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.marchofdimes.com/professionals/691_14434.asp Closing Date: 23rd April 2009 5 Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) - Investigator-Initiated Project Grants Introduction: Applications must show a direct contribution to increasing our knowledge about Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Applied and Social Research Grant Applications will now be reviewed separately from basic science projects with an allocation of funds dedicated to solely funding these projects. The award of project grants is MSRA's main avenue for the support of research relevant to multiple sclerosis in universities, hospitals or other recognised research institutions. Eligibility: Researchers who are based overseas for the duration of the grant are not eligible to apply. Amount Awarded: Please refer to website link below for more information. Indirect Cost Recovery: This is 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: MSRA Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.msra.org.au/research/research-support.php Closing Date: 22nd May 2009 6 Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) - Investigator - Incubator Grants Introduction: To broaden the scope of its support for research relevant to multiple sclerosis. MSRA wishes to assist researchers towards gaining significant support for research proposals in all areas of research. Applications are invited for grants to fund the earliest stages of a new research effort in order to validate a process or provide preliminary data. * Applications can be lodged at the MS Research Office at any time of the year and will be considered by the RMC throughout the year. Eligibility: Please refer to website link below for more information. Amount Awarded: Up to $25,000 plus GST for one year only. Indirect Cost Recovery: This is 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: MSRA Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.msra.org.au/research/research-support.php Closing Date: No deadline (perpetual) FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) - Postdoctoral Fellowships Introduction: Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) awards Postdoctoral Fellowships to enable young scientists with appropriate research experience to undertake independent research relevant to MS. In a unique partnership arrangement, the National Health & Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) have agreed to jointly fund a number of Fellowships. Eligibility: Proposals MUST show a direct link to advancing our knowledge of MS. Applicants must submit applications to both NHMRC and MSRA. Indirect Cost Recovery: This is 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: MSRA Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.msra.org.au/research/funding-process.php#fellowships Closing Date: 29th May 2009 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 8 IMPORTANT REMINDER: LIEF funding for 2010 - Expressions of Interest EoIs will close Wednesday April 1st. Please see instructions on the RO website for instructions on how to make your EoI and for access to the online EoI form. All applicants need to make an EoI, this applies to both Lead and Non-lead proposals. Applicants will be invited to make a full application on Friday Aril 17. All enquiries please contact Jenny Turner on 8627 8107 (extn 78107) or jturner@usyd.edu.au RESEARCH GRANTS 9 The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - 2009 Scientific Research Topics Introduction: The World Anti-Doping Agency's (WADA) Health, Medical and Research Committee (HMRC) has identified relevant areas of research in the field of anti-doping, in particular those related to the List of Prohibited Substances and Methods in sports. For 2009, submission of research projects covering the following topics is encouraged: * Detection of Prohibited Substances/Methods: classic methodologies in analytical chemistry * Detection of Prohibited Substances/Methods: immunological and biochemical methodologies * Detection of Prohibited Substances/Methods: novel methodologies * Identification and/or detection of novel substances (not on the current Prohibited List) with suspected doping potential * Pharmacological and physiological studies on doping substances/methods Eligibility: Please refer to website link below for more information. Amount Awarded: Please refer to website link below for more information. Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is subject to University of Sydney indirect costs of up to 20%. 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: WADA Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.wada-ama.org/en/dynamic.ch2?pageCategory.id=331 Closing Date: 1st May 2009 10 NSW Fisheries Research Advisory Body (NSW FRAB) - 2009/10 round of Fisheries Research and Development Corporation funding: Expressions of Interest Introduction: The NSW FRAB has determined 6 priority areas of research for the 2009/10 round of FRDC funding: * Projects to educate fishers and the broader public about sustainability and which address misconceptions about the fishing industry; and projects that will improve the sustainability of products and processes across the supply chain. * Evaluating marine protected areas' and fisheries spatial management tools' contribution to sustaining fisheries ecosystems and the conservation of threatened species. * Projects that enhance the stock assessment of commercially caught sharks. * Documenting cultural fishing rights, past and present, including the issue of community reliance on cultural fishing and fishing rights. * Benchmarking oyster production performance to enable farmers to compare their business performance (technical, marketing and financial) against that of other farmers and to enable them to evaluate and test production, business and marketing innovations to assess whether they provide a business improvement. * Developing cost effective methods and techniques to improve the direct assessment of recreational fishing. 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: FRAB Research Office Contact: Luda Kuchieva on 8627 8106 or email Email: luda.kuchieva@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/research/fishing-aquaculture/funding/nsw-frab- process Closing Date: 9th May 2009 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090327/a9cc4e28/attachment.htm From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Mar 27 15:54:33 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Mar 27 15:54:56 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] ARC Linkage - special bulletin Message-ID: <2468A5C7FA7C7443B8F29B707EA374CE019A20AA@MAIL1.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Dear researchers, This is a special bulletin for everyone applying for ARC Linkage in the current round. Our USyd instructions to applicants are now available at: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/performance/forms_arc.shtml The ARC's new Research Management system (RMS) is now live and will be used to submit applications this round (replacing GAMS). See p2 of our instructions for how to access RMS. SPECIAL OFFER: the Research Office will enter your application into RMS for you provided we receive relevant details BEFORE 15 APRIL (internal closing date) Once entered we can transfer ownership of the application back to you (in RMS) for checking and final submission. Please send information to: research@usyd.edu.au including names of investigators, budget, partner organisations & letters of support, project summaries, contribution to field, current ARC and other grants, progress reports etc. See our instructions for a complete list of required information. Any problems please call us on 8627 8111. REMINDER: Linkage eligibility exemptions are due to the Research Office 9am, 14 APRIL 2009 (submitted via RMS). We are required by the ARC to draw your attention the following Privacy Notice: Information on the Linkage Project application form and its attachments is collected in order to make recommendations to the Minister on the allocation of financial assistance under the Australian Research Council Act 2001 and for post award reporting. The information collected may be passed to third parties for assessment purposes. It may also be passed to the National Health and Medical Research Council, the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts, the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations, the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and the Department of Veterans' Affairs for the purpose of checking eligibility. In other instances, information contained in this Proposal can be disclosed without your consent where authorised or required by law. ---------------- Warwick Dawson Director, Research Office -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090327/e54b62f2/attachment.htm