[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 29 May 2009

Fri May 29 17:22:01 EST 2009

Humanities & Social Sciences

RESEARCH GRANTS

1        Cecilia Kilkeary Foundation - Letter of Intent

2        The Australian Academy of the Humanities - The Publication Subsidy Scheme

Health Sciences

NEWS

3        Funding For Research into H1n1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza) 

4        National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding

RESEARCH GRANTS

5        J.O & J.R Wicking Trust- General Grants, Support Grants & Medical and Scientific Grants 

Sciences & Engineering

NEWS

6        Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (ATSE) - 2009 Clunies Ross Awards

7        The 2009 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Humanities & Social Sciences

RESEARCH GRANTS

1

Cecilia Kilkeary Foundation - Letter of Intent

Introduction: The Foundation has decided this year to concentrate the available funds in the two areas of Medical Welfare and Social Welfare and will regrettably not be accepting requests for the funding Medical Research this year. They have introduced the "Letter of Intent" process to assist in reducing the work required to make an initial application and to assist them in focusing on those projects most likely to be funded. The Foundation will consider the letters of intent and then ask for final submissions from proposals meet our criteria and are considered to have merit. The Foundation will accept up to a maximum of three projects from each organisation, provided that fall within the broad areas of medical or social welfare. 

Amount Awarded: up to $20,000  

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: Cecilia

Research Office Contact: Julia Bouwens on 8627 8142 or

Email: jbouwens at usyd.edu.au 

Closing Date: 8th June 2009

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The Australian Academy of the Humanities - The Publication Subsidy Scheme     

Introduction: The AAH gives priority to works that require a subsidy for their viability as a publishing venture, or for the inclusion of essential items such as illustrations, photographs or maps. Support may, in some cases, be given for meritorious publications with some prospect of small-scale royalty and profit returns. Works with clear commercial prospects, however, will not be supported by the AAH. The AAH normally supports publications that have already been accepted by a reputable and refereed academic publisher. In the case of in-house publications (of conference papers etc), external assessment of the work will be required.  

Eligibility: The scheme is designed to assist Humanities scholars based in Australia. Both independent scholars and those working within an institution are eligible for the scheme.   

Amount Awarded: Financial support of up to AU$3,000 for the publication of scholarly works of high quality in the Humanities.

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: Humanities

Research Office Contact: Julia Bouwens on 8627 8142 or

Email: jbouwens at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.humanities.org.au/Grants/PubSubs/PubSubs.htm

Closing Date: 24th July 2009

Health Sciences

NEWS

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Funding For Research into H1n1 Influenza 09 (Human Swine Influenza) 

The Australian Government, through the National Health and Research Council, will provide $7 million for research into the H1NI influenza 09 virus (human swine influenza). The funds will help researchers learn more about the properties of the virus and it's potential to become more virulent and how best to avoid and treat infection. This research will commence in June 2009 with results expected to be reported by December 2009. Researchers will focus on two areas:

Ø  Biology of the virus, including the progress of mutations, likely increase or decrease in virulence, susceptibility to antivirals, and the risk of combination with other influenza virus strains.

Ø  Health care, including quarantining, effective population based use of antivirals, advice on public health measures and messages and the factors that put individuals at higher risk.

The NHMRC has funded over $10m for 119 studies into influenza in the last three years.

>From mid next week interested health and medical researchers can access further information and applications for research funding at http://www.nhmrc.gov.au. 

Expressions of interest will close on Monday 22nd June.

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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

5

J.O & J.R Wicking Trust- General Grants, Support Grants & Medical and Scientific Grants 

Introduction: The JO & JR Wicking Trust was established in 2003. The Trust provides funding to provide benefits for the blind or visually impaired, the aged or for persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease and includes funding research into problems associated with the above. There are 4 categories of Grants.

*	General Grants Major Strategic Initiatives 
*	General Grants Incubation Initiative 
*	Support Grants for Rural Communities 
*	Medical & Scientific grants for research into better diagnosis therapeutic intervention care or treatment of Alzheimer's disease and research into cures 

Amount Awarded:  Per annum: General Grants $50,000-$180,000, Incubation Initiatives $15,000-$50,000, Support Grants for Rural Communities $1,000- $10,000, Medical and Scientific Research Grants $25,000-$50,000

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: Wicking

Research Office Contact: Jane Zhang on 8627 8103 or

Email: janez at usyd.edu.au 

Internet Link: http://www.anz.com/aus/fin/Trustees/guNamed.asp#WickingTrust 

Closing Date: 8th July 2009; Medical Grants are due by 24th June 2009 

Cecilia Kilkeary Foundation - Letter of Intent

Please refer to point 1 in the bulletin for more information.

Sciences & Engineering

NEWS

6

Australian Academy of Technological Sciences & Engineering (ATSE) - 2009 Clunies Ross Awards

The appropriate nominee is a person who has, often against difficulties and always with persistent commitment, made important contributions to the application of science and technology for the economic, and social or environmental benefit of Australia.  

For more information please refer to the website link below:

http://www.cluniesross.org.au/2008/1/22/2010-nomination-form 

Nominations close: 30th June 2009

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The 2009 Science and Innovation Awards for Young People in Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Bright, young and motivated dairy researchers and innovators from across the dairy supply chain will compete for grants of up to $50,000 to further their innovative ideas and careers. Australians aged 18 to 35 who work or study in primary industries are welcome to apply. 13 winners across a range of agricultural, forestry and fisheries industries will receive $20,000 each to undertake a project to explore an emerging scientific issue or innovative activity over a 12 month period. One winner will receive an additional $30,000 as the recipient of the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry's Award, making the premier prize a total of $50,000. 

For more information visit: http://www.daff.gov.au/brs/science-awards

Applications are due: 3 July 2009

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