[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 22 May 2009

Fri May 22 16:46:57 EST 2009

Humanities & Social Sciences

NEWS

1        The University of Edinburgh: The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities- Postdoctoral Bursaries 2010

2        Council of Science and Technology (CONICYT) Chile, Visiting Academics Program 

Health Sciences

NEWS

3             National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

4        NSW Office for Science & Medical Research - NSW Scientist of the Year Awards 

5        The Australian Institute of Policy and Science invites nominations for the 2009 CSL Florey Medal

RESEARCH GRANTS

6        Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) - Innovative Grants 

7        Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) - Regular Research Grant

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

8        Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) - Career Development Award

Sciences & Engineering

NEWS

9        EXTENSION TO CLOSING DATE: CSIRO - Call for Applications for Seatime 2010-11

RESEARCH GRANTS

10      Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) - 2009/10 Banana Industry Call

11      The Grains Research & Development Corporation - E-Concept

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

12      Australia - Israel Scientific Exchange Foundation (AISEF) - Postgraduate Fellowship

13      Durham University Institute of Advanced Study - 2010-11 Fellowship

Humanities & Social Sciences

NEWS

1

The University of Edinburgh: The Institute for Advanced Studies in the Humanities- Postdoctoral Bursaries 2010

Applications are invited for postdoctoral bursaries from candidates in any area of the Humanities and Social Sciences, whose work falls within the scope of one of the Institute for Advanced Studies' current research themes or across disciplinary boundaries in the Humanities. The bursaries are tenable for Fellowships of three to nine months, in the period 1st September 2009 - 31st August 2010.

Please refer to the website link below for more information:

http://www.iash.ed.ac.uk/bursaries.html 

Closing date: 10th July 2009

2

Council of Science and Technology (CONICYT) Chile, Visiting Academics Program 

CONICYT has launched a new Visiting Academics Program as part of its Bicentennial Advanced Human Capital Initiative. Online applications commence 15 May 2009 and close 20 July 2009. Applications must be submitted by the receiving Chilean institution. The program is primarily aimed at publicly funded regional Chilean universities. Priority areas as identified by the Chilean government are:

Ø  mining; 

Ø  aquaculture; 

Ø  food; 

Ø  special interest tourism; 

Ø  global services; 

Ø  energy (e.g. bio fuels); 

Ø  environment; 

Ø  information and communication technologies; 

Ø  biotechnology; 

Ø  education; 

Ø  health; 

Ø  housing; 

Ø  public security; 

Ø  public policies.  

Overall the program must take place within an 18 month period starting from the date of the first visit to Chile. 

Benefits for the visiting academic include a monthly salary for the duration of the visit (based on a 44 hour week or part thereof), one return economy class airfare and a travel allowance/stipend for travel within Chile. 

If you are interested in applying please contact Kate Taylor kate.taylor at usyd.edu.au or 

Please refer to website link below for more information: http://www.conicyt.cl/573/article-31524.html

Closing Date: 20th July 2009 (external)

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

Durham University Institute of Advanced Study - 2010-11 Fellowship

Please refer to point 13 in the bulletin for more information.

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

4

NSW Office for Science & Medical Research - NSW Scientist of the Year Awards 

The NSW Scientist of the Year Awards recognise and reward the state's leading researchers for cutting edge work that generates economic, health, environmental or technological benefits for NSW.  

Nine awards of $5,000 each will be granted to individuals in the following categories:

Ø  Environment, Water and Climate Change Sciences

Ø  Physics, Earth Sciences, Chemistry and Astronomy 

Ø  Biomedical Sciences

Ø  Plant and Animal Sciences

Ø  Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Sciences

Ø  Leadership in Teaching Secondary Science and Mathematics

The main award of $55,000 for the NSW Scientist of the Year will be granted to the overall winner, selected from the first eight categories.

If you would like any assistance with your application please contact Andrew Black in the Research Office ablack at usyd.edu.au or 

Please refer to website link below for more information:

http://www.osmr.nsw.gov.au/science_communication/science_promotion/scientist_of_the_year 

5

The Australian Institute of Policy and Science invites nominations for the 2009 CSL Florey Medal

The Florey Medal was inaugurated in 1998 by the AIPS to celebrate the centenary of the birth of Sir Howard Florey, Australia's Nobel Prize winner and discoverer of penicillin. The Florey Medal is part of the Tall Poppy Campaign which aims to recognise and promote scientific and intellectual excellence in Australia.

The Australian Institute of Policy and Science invites nominations for the 2009 CSL Florey Medal to be awarded to an Australian biomedical researcher for significant achievements in biomedical science and human health advancement.

The Florey Medal is awarded biennially to an Australian biomedical researcher for significant achievements in biomedical science and human health advancement.

In addition to the silver medal, the award carries a prize of $25,000.

To nominate please go to www.aips.net.au <http://www.aips.net.au>  for a full form and details of all conditions. Nominations close at midnight on 29 June 2009.

Council of Science and Technology (CONICYT) Chile, Visiting Academics Program

Please refer to point 2 in the bulletin for more information.

RESEARCH GRANTS

6

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) - Innovative Grants 

Introduction: JDRF supports highly innovative basic and clinical research that is at the developmental stage by providing "seed" money for investigative work based on sound scientific hypotheses for which preliminary data are insufficient for a regular research grant but that are likely to lead to important results for the treatment of diabetes and its complications. In the application, the investigator must specifically address how the proposal is innovative and clearly state the problem, hypothesis, methodology, and possible outcomes. The research plan has a strict 3-page limit. 

These grants will be evaluated on the following criteria: 

Ø  Is the proposed research innovative?  

Ø  Is the underlining premise, goal or hypothesis plausible? 

Ø  Can the proposed research be completed in one year? 

Ø  Is the proposed research relevant to the mission of JDRF and what is its potential impact?   

Eligibility: Applicants must hold an MD, DMD, DVM, PhD, or equivalent and have a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medical school, or other research facility.  

Amount Awarded: These grants provide one year of support for a maximum of US$100,000 in direct costs and indirect costs of 10%, for a total of US$110,000.   

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: Juvenile

Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or

Email: kate.taylor at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=103207   

Closing Date: 1st July 2009

7

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) - Regular Research Grant

Introduction: The purpose of the Regular Research Grant mechanism is to provide investigators with support to explore the feasibility and development of proposals that are considered to be on the leading edge of diabetes research. The primary objective of any research proposal and grant to be considered for funding should be aimed at accomplishing one or more of the following: 

Ø  Exploring and elucidating underlying molecular mechanisms and biochemical pathways 

Ø  Identifying and validating potential points of interference with the disease process 

Ø  Identifying and validating potential drug targets 

Ø  Identifying disease modifying small molecules, peptides, proteins, antibodies and cellular approaches 

Ø  Translating research discoveries into viable projects that can be tested in non-clinical settings 

Ø  Proof of concept studies in animal model systems 

Ø  Translating research discoveries into viable projects that can be tested in clinical settings 

Ø  Proof of concept studies in humans 

Ø  Developing commercially viable products 

Eligibility: Applicants must hold an MD, DMD, DVM, PhD, or equivalent and have a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medical school, or other research facility. 

Amount Awarded:  

Indirect Cost Recovery:  

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: Juvenile

Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or

Email: kate.taylor at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=103207   

Closing Date: 1st July 2009

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

8

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) - Career Development Award

Introduction: JDRF fosters the development and productivity of the best and the brightest established independent researchers who will bridge the gap between the bench and bedside. The primary purpose of the Career Development Award is to attract qualified and promising scientists early in their faculty careers and to give them the opportunity to establish themselves in areas that reflect the JDRF research emphasis areas. In the five-year term of the award, awardees will focus their research efforts on a subject directly related to JDRF mission goals and research priorities, and position themselves to work at the leading edge of type 1 diabetes research. These awards are designed to assist exceptionally promising investigators. Although JDRF is especially interested in fostering careers in clinical investigation, Career Development Awards may emphasize either basic or clinical topics.

Eligibility: Applicants must hold an MD, DMD, DVM, PhD, or equivalent and will have been received at least three but not more than seven years before the award.

Amount Awarded: up to USD$150,000 per year

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: Juvenile

Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or

Email: kate.taylor at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.jdrf.org/index.cfm?page_id=103207   

Closing Date: 1st July 2009

Sciences & Engineering

NEWS

9

EXTENSION TO CLOSING DATE 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:

Ø  physical, chemical and biological oceanography

Ø  marine geosciences

Ø  fisheries

Ø  environmental science

Applications must be lodged electronically by Friday, 5 June 2009. For More information see:

http://www.marine.csiro.au/nationalfacility/application/index.htm 

Council of Science and Technology (CONICYT) Chile, Visiting Academics Program Please refer to point 2 in the bulletin for more information.

NSW Office for Science & Medical Research - NSW Scientist of the Year Awards Please refer to point 4 in the bulletin for more information.

RESEARCH GRANTS

10

Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) - 2009/10 Banana Industry Call

Introduction: Horticulture Australia Limited (HAL) is a national research, development and marketing organisation that works in partnership with the horticulture sector to invest in programs that provide benefit to Australian horticulture industries. 2009/10 Industry Objectives:

Ø  Banana industry supply chain analysis

Ø  Investigating alternative banana distribution channels

Ø  Improve banana packaging

Ø  Utilisation of bananas not suitable for retail markets

Ø  Establishing banana industry environmental credentials

Ø  Assessment of Australian banana industry global competitiveness

Ø  Banana enterprise performance comparison

Ø  Variety development scoping study for market growth

Ø  Banana pest and disease management program

Eligibility: Please refer to website 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: HAL

Research Office Contact: Luda Kuchieva on 8627 8106 or email 

Email: luda.kuchieva at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.horticulture.com.au/working_hal/proposals.asp 

Closing Date: 8th June 2009 

11

The Grains Research & Development Corporation - E-Concept

Introduction: The GRDC's portfolio consists of research projects, technology transfer and commercialisation of new technologies. The GRDC understands that new ideas are the life-blood of the grains industry. The E-Concept provides a formal mechanism for anyone, at anytime, to put forward an idea to the Corporation for consideration. The E-Concept is available to both the public and private sectors. The GRDC's are looking for truly innovative ideas that current investment process may not have identified but may contribute significantly to achieving objectives. For the purposes of the E-concept process innovation is defined as: A new idea (methodology/practice/technology/product/service) that adds value, which has not previously been considered for implementation by the grains industry. 

Eligibility: The E-Concept form is not an opportunity for researchers to submit traditional preliminary research proposals or to extend existing projects. Please refer to the website 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: Grains

Research Office Contact: Luda Kuchieva on 8627 8106 or email 

Email: luda.kuchieva at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.grdc.com.au/director/apply/econcept 

Closing Date: 15th June 2009 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

12

Australia - Israel Scientific Exchange Foundation (AISEF) - Postgraduate Fellowship

Introduction: The AISEF Postgraduate Fellowship Scheme provides funds to assist a student enrolled in a postgraduate research degree in an Israeli
university to spend up to 6 months working in a research laboratory in
Australia. Funds are also available to assist a student enrolled in a postgraduate
research degree in an Australian university to spend up to 6 months
working in a research laboratory in Israel.

Eligibility: Please refer to website for further information

Amount Awarded: up to $200,000 per annum for a period of 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: AISEF

Internet Link: http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hosting/aisef// <http://www.swinburne.edu.au/hosting/aisef/> 

Closing Date: 10th July 2009 (external) 

13

Durham University Institute of Advanced Study - 2010-11 Fellowship

Introduction: At the core of IAS activities lies a funded fellowship programme. This allows the IAS to host intellectuals and public figures of world class standing drawn from the full spectrum of science, social science and arts and humanities disciplines. The IAS is able to offer two types of fellowship, 'distinguished' and 'fast-track'. Fellowships are normally offered for a three-month period and the IAS supports 10 fellowships per semester. The first semester covers the period October to December, the second semester covers the period January to March. 

Eligibility: Please refer to website for further 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: AISEF

Internet Link: http://www.dur.ac.uk/ias/fellows/apply 

Closing Date: 14th June 2009 (external) online 

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