[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 15 May 2009

[Research Grants]

General news 

 

 

NEW: Media Releases: for the Office of Senator Kim Carr; Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research; can be found on the website link below:

http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/news/media_releases.shtml

12th May 2009

Powering Ideas: An Innovation Agenda for the 21st Century

Senator Kim Carr has introduced Powering Ideas, and the 2009-10 Budget initiatives in my portfolio that will support that agenda. 

Powering Ideas sets out the Australian Government's priorities and ambitions for research and innovation over the next decade. It describes the policy and program directions we will take to achieve those ambitions. 

You can download Powering Ideas and information about the 2009-10 Budget for the Innovation, Industry, Science and Research Portfolio from: http://minister.innovation.gov.au/Carr/Pages/SETTINGTHEINNOVATIONAGENDATO2020.aspx

 

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

RESEARCH GRANTS

1        The Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect - Australian Responsibility to Protect Fund  

2        The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - Social Science Research Grant Program 

3        The Leakey Foundation - General Research Grants 

Health Sciences

NEWS

4        National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

RESEARCH GRANTS

5        The American Tinnitus Association- Research Grants

Sciences & Engineering

RESEARCH GRANTS

6        Department Education Science & Training (DEST) - International Science Linkages: French-Australian Technology Program (FAST) 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

7        NSW Office for Science & Medical Research - Life Sciences Research Awards

 

 

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

 

 

RESEARCH GRANTS

 

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The Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect - Australian Responsibility to Protect Fund  

 

Introduction: The Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect is calling for applications for support under the Australian Responsibility to Protect Fund from research institutions and non-governmental organisations that have a demonstrated capacity to produce high quality research or programs of work. The Australian Responsibility to Protect Fund was announced by the Foreign Minister in 2008 and will be administered by the Asia-Pacific Centre for the Responsibility to Protect as part of its joint initiative with AusAID.  Applications should focus on either one of two Priority Themes: 

Ø  Advancing the Responsibility to Protect concept. 

Ø  Supporting States to build capacity to protect populations and prevent genocide and mass atrocities. 

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

Amount Awarded: Funding is between $25,000 and $100,000 per year over 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: Centre

Research Office Contact:  Sherridan Blackman on 8627 8141 or email  

Email: sblackman at usyd.edu.au <mailto:sherridanblackman at usyd.edu.au>  

Internet Link: http://www.r2pasiapacific.org/ 

Closing Date: 29th May 2009 

 

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The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - Social Science Research Grant Program 

 

Introduction: WADA's mission is to promote, co-ordinate and monitor, on an international basis, the fight against doping in sport in all its forms. As part of its strategic objectives, WADA has identified both education and research as priorities. It is essential that anti-doping education programs and initiatives be based on scientific knowledge and evidence. Therefore a Social Sciences Research Grant Program has been created to encourage research in the social sciences and to obtain information, which will enable more efficient doping-prevention strategies.

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

Amount Awarded: The average budget of previously funded projects:

One year projects: US$17,420 

Two year projects: US$30,300 

Three year projects: US$64,000

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: WADA

Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or

Email: kate.taylor at usyd.edu.au

Internet Link: http://www.wada-ama.org/en/dynamic.ch2?pageCategory.id=320 

Closing Date: 16th June 2009

 

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The Leakey Foundation- General Research Grants 

 

Introduction: The Leakey Foundation was formed to further research into human origins. Recent priorities include research into the environment, archaeology, and human palaeontology; into the behaviour, morphology, and ecology of the great apes and other primate species; and into the behavioural ecology of contemporary hunter-gatherers. Other areas of study are rarely considered.  Priority for funding is given to the exploratory phases of promising new research projects that meet the stated purpose of the Foundation. The relevance of the project to understanding human origins must be explicit throughout your application.

Eligibility:  Advanced doctoral students as well as established scientists are eligible for general research grants.

Amount Awarded:  The limit of funding for a single proposal submitted by a post-doctoral applicant or a senior scientist is US$22,000.

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: Leakey

Research Office Contact: Corey Worcester on 8627 8137 or

Email: c.worcester at usyd.edu.au

Internet Link: http://www.leakeyfoundation.org/?option=com_content&view=article&id=11227 

Closing Date: 1st July 2009

 

 

Health Sciences

 

NEWS

 

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National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

Applicants interested in applying for NIH Grants should subscribe to the NIH Funding Bulletin.  To subscribe please click on the following link: http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/listserv.htm - and follow the instructions.  If you are planning on submitting an application to an eligible funding scheme please contact Yamini Sandiran in the Research Office on 02 8627 8101 ysandiran at usyd.edu.au  to assist you with the application process.

 

 

RESEARCH GRANTS

 

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The American Tinnitus Association - Research Grants

 

Introduction: The American Tinnitus Association researches into the causes, finding treatments and cures for tinnitus. Over the last 10 years, scientists have made tremendous advances in figuring out what causes tinnitus and how to treat it. ATA is dedicated to finding - and funding - the best and brightest tinnitus researchers to speed up our progress toward finding a cure.

 Eligibility: Please refer to website link below for more information.  

Amount Awarded: Requests must be limited to a maximum of US$100,000 per year for up to three years.  

Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is subject to University of Sydney indirect costs of up to 10%. 

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

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

Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email

Email: kate.taylor at usyd.edu.au

Internet Link: http://www.ata.org/research/grant-application-form 

Closing Date: 16th June 2009 

 

 

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) - Social Science Research Grant Program 2009 Call for Proposals.  Please refer to point 2 in the bulletin for more information.

 

 

Sciences & Engineering

 

 

RESEARCH GRANTS

 

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Department Education Science & Training (DEST) - International Science Linkages: French-Australian Technology Program (FAST) 

 

Introduction: The FAST program provides support, on a competitive basis, to promote and facilitate scientific and technological cooperation between Australian and French researchers. Under the program, grants are offered to eligible Australian applicants from both the public and private sectors, for new collaborative research projects which draw on complementary strengths in both countries and which meet the objectives of the ISL program. FAST program Round Seven, applications will be considered for research collaboration in the areas of space sciences and astronomy, Materials and Information, Communication and Technology (ICT). Projects which include an environmental science component will be encouraged and assessed on merit along with all applications.

Eligibility: It is important to note that these FAST program guidelines apply only to Australian applicants.  French applicants should consult the relevant Ministry for advice on how to apply.

Amount Awarded: The Australian Government will contribute a total of up to $250,000 per round for FAST applications.    

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

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

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

Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or

Email: kate.taylor at usyd.edu.au

Internet Link: https://grants.innovation.gov.au/ISL/Pages/Home.aspx 

Closing Date: 12th June 2009 

 

 

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA)- Social Science Research Grant Program 2009 Call for Proposals.  Please refer to point 1 in the bulletin for more information.

 

 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

 

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NSW Office for Science & Medical Research - Life Sciences Research Awards

 

Introduction: The Life Sciences Research Awards are designed to enhance life sciences research in NSW. The Awards are intended to provide a "top-up" to an attractive package for life sciences research workers located outside NSW who wish to develop their longer-term scientific careers in NSW.  The three-year period of funding is to help research workers in the initial years of establishing themselves in this State.  Longer-term support would be expected to come from other sources. The aims of the Life Sciences Research Awards are to:

Ø  Support excellent, internationally competitive research by individuals.

Ø  Build and sustain internationally competitive research teams.

Ø  Attract leading research workers to key positions in NSW.

Ø  Support research that will translate into economic, health, environmental and social benefits for NSW.  

Ø  Expand the knowledge base and research capability in NSW.

Eligibility:  Individual research workers who are interested in applying for a NSW Life Sciences Research Award should contact appropriate NSW institutions to discuss opportunities to work in NSW. Research workers already resident in NSW are not eligible. One joint application completed by the research worker and the institution should be submitted.

Amount Awarded: Support will be in the form of an award totalling $220,000 (inclusive of GST) over three years paid as a package.

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: Life

Research Office Contact: Andrew Black on 8627 8108 or email

Email: ablack at usyd.edu.au

Internet Link: http://www.osmr.nsw.gov.au/funding_and_awards/life_sciences_research_awards

Closing Date: 29th May 2009

 

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