From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Nov 6 17:12:53 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Nov 6 17:13:52 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 6 November 2009 Message-ID: <674474E90F6C4544B0117EFA6B878DD1C93A62@EXPRSV04.mcs.usyd.edu.au> General news Australian Research Data Commons: programs to increase use and re-use of research data The Australian National Data Service, ANDS, has offered funding from two of its Australian Research Data Commons programs to the University as follows: * up to $1M under the ARDC EIF Data Capture program, for projects to incorporate data from instruments into the Commons for sharing and re-use * up to $250k under the NCRIS-funded Seeding the Commons program, to assist in incorporation of non-instrument data into the Commons. More detailed information is available at http://bit.ly/ARDC09Syd . Note that these programs offer software development and data organisation resources, not direct financial support, storage or equipment. ANDS has requested that the University propose a list of potential projects or activities under each program by 20 November 2009. If your research group has data that might be suitable for sharing with assistance from either of these programs, please email Jim Richardson at jimr@usyd.edu.au, by Wednesday 11 November, or sooner if possible. Groups who have already submitted eResearch expressions of interest (http://bit.ly/NxOPn) will be considered for these programs automatically, and need not make contact again. Group of Eight supports University of Papua New Guinea The Group of Eight announced a new program of academic collaboration with the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) in Port Moresby. For the 2010 calendar year, the University of Papua New Guinea seeks volunteers in four disciplinary areas: Sociology (and Social Work), Political Science, Journalism and Computer Science. Academics selected to volunteer will spend 4-20 weeks at UPNG in a collaborative teaching and mentoring role. Their travel, accommodation and living expenses will be covered by the project. For further information on how to become involved visit the international section of the Go8 website: www.go8.edu.au/international Perpetual Funding Round 2010 Perpetual will be holding a Grant Seeker Workshop in Sydney on Thursday 3rd December for those who wish to find out more about applying for funding from a trust/foundation managed by Perpetual. For more information or to register, please email philanthropy@perpetual.com.au The 2010 Perpetual funding round has just opened and essential information for University of Sydney researchers who wish to apply will be circulated shortly. Guidelines and the application form can be obtained from the Perpetual website: http://www.perpetual.com.au/philanthropy/5290.htm The areas of funding that have been specified for 2010 are: Animal welfare and the preservation of animal wildlife; aid and support for people with disabilities; medical research and advancement of medical science; blind and vision impaired people; care, welfare and education of children; education, early intervention and rehabilitation of disadvantaged young people; assistance for the homeless and families living in poverty; support for the aged; social and educational advancement of Tibetan Buddism, projects working within the Jewish Community of Victoria; Myeloproliferative disease; Lupus and Parkinson's disease. Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Smithsonian Institution - Fellowship Program 2 John Carter Brown Library - Short-Term Fellowships Health Sciences NEWS 3 National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Funding RESEARCH GRANTS 4 NSW Psychologists Registration Board - Education and Research Grant 5 The Allen Foundation - Research Grants Sciences & Engineering NEWS 6 OSMR - Science Leveraging Fund (SLF) for 2009-10 RESEARCH GRANTS 7 The Leakey Foundation - General Research Grants Research Office Funding Opportunities Database To view the opportunities listed within this Bulletin and all current funding opportunities advertised please visit the new Research Office Database: http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/grants Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Funding Body: Smithsonian Institution Title: Fellowship Program Description: Postdoctoral Fellowships of three to twelve months are available for scholars who have held the doctoral degree or equivalent for fewer than seven years as of the application deadline. Senior Fellowships of three to twelve months are available for scholars who have held the doctoral degree or equivalent for more than seven years as of the application deadline. Applications for senior fellowships may be made up to eighteen months in advance. Stipends for senior fellowships are the same as for the postdoctoral program, but the Smithsonian's stipend may be matched by other sources of funding such as a sabbatical salary. Amount awarded: Senior and Postdoctoral - US$42,000 per year Earth and Planetary Sciences Senior and Postdoctoral - US$47,000 per year Application guide: For more information on how to apply please visit: http://www.si.edu/ofg/fell.htm External closing date: 15 January 2010 2 Funding Body: John Carter Brown Library Title: Short-Term Fellowships Description: The Fellowships awarded at the John Carter Brown Library are reserved exclusively for scholars whose work is centred on the colonial history of the Americas, North and South, including all aspects of the European, African, and Native American involvement. * All John Carter Brown Library Fellowships are residential and fellows must relocate to Providence and be in continuous residence at the Library for the entire term of the award. Eligibility: Fellowships are open to Americans and foreign nationals who are engaged in pre- or post-doctoral, or independent, research. Amount awarded: Fellowships are available for periods of two to four months and carry a stipend of US$2,000 per month. Application guide: For information on how to apply please visit: http://www.brown.edu/Facilities/John_Carter_Brown_Library/pages/fr_resfe llow2.html External closing date: 10 January 2009 Health Sciences NEWS 3 Funding Body: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Title: NIH Funding Description: 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 Funding Body: The Allen Foundation Internet link: https://www.allenfoundation.org Title: Research Grants Description: Grants are limited under the terms of the foundation's charter to projects that primarily benefit programs for human nutrition in the areas of health, education, training, and research. The policies and priorities of the Allen Foundation: * To make grants to fund relevant nutritional research. * To support programs for the education and training of mothers during pregnancy and after the birth of their children, so that good nutritional habits can be formed at an early age. * To assist in the training of persons to work as educators and demonstrators of good nutritional practices. * To encourage the dissemination of information regarding healthful nutritional practices and habits. * In limited situations to make grants to help solve immediate emergency hunger and malnutrition problems. Eligibility: Academic research under an Allen Foundation grant must be conducted under the leadership of a principal investigator who is a full-time regular faculty member with tenure or on tenure tract. Application guide: For more information please visit: https://www.allenfoundation.org/commoninfo/aboutus.asp?#top Indirect cost recovery: This scheme is subject to University of Sydney indirect costs of up to 15%. Research Office Contact: Jane Zhang on 8627 8103 Email: janez@usyd.edu.au Closing date: 17 December 2009 5 Funding Body: NSW Psychologists Registration Board Internet link: http://www.psychreg.health.nsw.gov.au Title: Education and Research Grant Description: The NSW Psychologists Registration Board provides opportunities for Psychologists to obtain funding to undertake projects that support the following: * Research studies relevant to enhancing professional psychology training and practice which will be of benefit to the public * Publication and distribution of information concerning the NSW Psychologists Act 2001 and Regulations * Production of videos or information kits of relevance to professional psychology practice or the education of the public about these issues * Development of new education courses of benefit to pre or post registration psychologists * Prepare, co-ordinate and conduct conferences of relevance to the profession * Policy development or workforce planning relevant to the profession Eligibility: Grants are made to applicants who must be Psychologists registered in New South Wales. Amount awarded: Up to $50,000 per year for 2 years. Application guide: For information on how to apply please visit: http://www.psychreg.health.nsw.gov.au/psy_sclsandgrants.htm Indirect cost recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs. Research Office Contact: Christine Anderson on 8627 8104 Email: canderson@usyd.edu.au Closing date: 23 November 2009 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 6 Funding Body: NSW Office for Science and Medical Research (OSMR) Title: Science Leveraging Fund (SLF) for 2009-10 Description: NSW Science Leveraging Fund call for Expressions of Interest is open, with total funding of up to $5 million available. The SLF can be used to support applications for funding under the following Commonwealth programs: * Cooperative Research Centres Program Rounds 11 and 12 * Australian Research Council Centres of Excellence * Education Investment Fund Super Science infrastructure consortia (Fabrication; Data Commons; and Integrated Marine Observing System) * Australian Solar Institute 2009 competitive bids. Eligibility: To be eligible for SLF funding, research consortia will need to have their headquarters or a major presence in NSW. As an indicator of 'major presence' bids should have at least 40% of their expenditure and research staff located in NSW, however the assessment panel will use its discretion to assess this based on the benefit to NSW. Application guide: Please refer to the OSMR website for details: http://www.osmr.nsw.gov.au/science_and_innovation/science_leveraging_fun d For guidelines see: http://www.osmr.nsw.gov.au/__data/page/434/2009_SLF_Guidelines__FINAL.pd f Research Office Contact: Andrew Black on 8627 8108 Email: ablack@usyd.edu.au Closing date: 19 November 2009 RESEARCH GRANTS 7 Funding Body: The Leakey Foundation Internet link: http://www.leakeyfoundation.org Title: General Research Grants Description: The Leakey Foundation was formed to foster research into human origins. Recent priorities include research into the environment, archaeology, and human palaeontology of the Miocene, Pliocene, and Pleistocene; the behaviour, morphology, and ecology of the great apes and other primate species; and the behavioural ecology of contemporary hunter-gatherers. Other areas of study have been funded occasionally. Eligibility: Advanced doctoral students as well as established scientists are eligible for general research grants. Amount awarded: Grants are awarded up to US$22,000 Application guide: For more information including guidelines and instructions please visit: http://www.leakeyfoundation.org/index.php/granting-program.html Indirect cost recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs. Research Office Contact: Jenny Turner on 8627 8107 Email: jturner@usyd.edu.au Closing date: 17 December 2009 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20091110/373d40bd/attachment.html From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Nov 13 17:40:19 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Nov 13 17:40:22 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 13 November 2009 Message-ID: <674474E90F6C4544B0117EFA6B878DD1D37B44@EXPRSV04.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 The United States Studies Centre (USSC) - 2010-2011 Postdoctoral Fellowships RESEARCH GRANTS 2 Perpetual Trustees Charitable Trusts - Perpetual Founding Round 2010 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 3 Australian Academy of Science - Postdoctoral and Invitational Fellowships in Japan 2010 Health Sciences NEWS 4 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 5 NHMRC Grants Forum 2009 RESEARCH GRANTS 6 Perpetual Trustees Charitable Trusts - Perpetual Founding Round 2010 7 NSW Government - The Positive Ageing Grants Program and Applied Research Grants Program FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 8 Australian Academy of Science - Postdoctoral and Invitational Fellowships in Japan 2010 Sciences & Engineering RESEARCH GRANTS 9 Perpetual Trustees Charitable Trusts - Perpetual Founding Round 2010 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 10 Australian Academy of Science - Postdoctoral and Invitational Fellowships in Japan 2010 Research Office Funding Opportunities Database To view the opportunities listed within this Bulletin and all current funding opportunities advertised please visit the new Research Office Database: http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/grants Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Funding Body: The United States Studies Centre (USSC) Title: 2010-2011 Postdoctoral Fellowships Description: The USSC is inviting applications for its 2010-2011 class of Postdoctoral Fellows. The fellowship program, directed by Professor Margaret Levi of the United States Studies Centre and the University of Washington, is designed to bring to Sydney a cohort of the world's rising scholarly leaders working on the United States in the humanities, social sciences and related professional disciplines. The Centre will award up to six Fellowships for a 12-month period commencing on 1 September 2010. Fellowships are open to scholars within 6 years of receiving their PhDs as well as doctoral students who will be awarded their PhDs by the end of 2010. Fellows are expected to be in residence and to complete a major research project as well as to engage with students and scholars in Sydney and around Australia during the fellowship period. Application guide: For eligibility and application details please visit: http://ussc.edu.au/ussc-people/positions-vacant For further information please contact usscapp@usyd.edu.au Closing date: 27 February 2010 RESEARCH GRANTS 2 Funding Body: Perpetual Trustees Charitable Trusts Title: Perpetual Founding Round 2010 Description: Perpetual Trustees manages over 140 charitable trusts of a discretionary nature which distribute funds as general charitable support or for specific groups or purposes. Perpetual seeks applications for projects which cover some of the following purposes: animal welfare and the preservation of animal wildlife; aid and support for people with disabilities; medical research and advancement of medical science; blind and vision impaired people; care, welfare and education of children; education, early intervention and rehabilitation of disadvantaged young people; assistance for the homeless and families living in poverty; support for the aged; social and educational advancement of Tibetan Buddism, projects working within the Jewish Community of Victoria; Myeloproliferative disease; Lupus and Parkinson's disease. Please note the following: * Perpetual will only accept ONE application PER School/Department and a maximum of FOUR applications from each University; * There is only one application round, closing in early February; Eligibility: Individuals are not eligible to apply. Amount awarded: Gifts generally range between $10,000 & $100,000. Application guide: Guidelines and the application form can be obtained from the Perpetual website: http://www.perpetual.com.au/philanthropy/5290.htm Important Notes on Submission of Applications: 1) To ensure that no more than one application is submitted from each School/Department, please discuss with your School/Department Head by Wednesday 16th December 2009. We will be separately notifying School and Department Heads regarding these arrangements. 2) * You must submit a copy of your application to the Research Office by the internal closing date of Thursday 21 January 2010. Please note the character limits on each section of the form. A USYD selection committee chaired by the DVCR or nominee and with representatives from relevant Faculties will select the final 4 applications to be submitted to Perpetual. 3) Applications will be submitted to Perpetual directly by the external closing date of 5 February 2010. We will advise Perpetual not to accept any applications from USYD other than the four selected by the internal committee. The RO will provide advice regarding the information to be included in the initial registration section of the online application form. A completed Research Proposal Clearance Form must also be forwarded to the Research Office. Indirect cost recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs. Research Office Contact: Ellen Spinner on 8627 8114 Email: espinner@usyd.edu.au Closing date: 21 January 2010 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 3 Funding Body: Australian Academy of Science Title: Postdoctoral and Invitational Fellowships in Japan 2010 Description: Please refer to item 10 in the bulletin for information CONFERENCE & TRAVEL Health Sciences NEWS 4 Funding Body: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Title: NIH Funding Description: 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. 5 NHMRC Grants Forum 2009 The Sydney Medical School Office of Research and Research Training, in conjunction with the Research Office, is holding an NHMRC Grants Forum on Wednesday 25 November 2009 from 2 - 6pm with a focus on effective grant writing. This forum is designed to provide practical and strategic advice to researchers planning to submit applications to the National Health and Medical Research Council grant rounds in 2010 and all University of Sydney staff who are potential applicants are welcome to attend. For more details go to http://www.medfac.usyd.edu.au/forstaff/research/seminars/index.php RSVP to Chris Gosling cgosling@med.usyd.edu.au It is preferable that participants come to Camperdown to get the full benefit of this seminar but we do understand that this is not always possible. If you wish to arrange video conferencing please contact Megan van der Hoeven mhoeven@med.usyd.edu.au RESEARCH GRANTS 6 Funding Body: Perpetual Trustees Charitable Trusts Title: Perpetual Founding Round 2010 Description: Please refer to item 2 in the bulletin for information 7 Funding Body: NSW Government Title: The Positive Ageing Grants Program and Applied Research Grants Program Description: The Positive Ageing Grants Program provides grants up to $50,000 for local government, community, and not-for-profit organisations to develop and implement projects that bring older people and the community together to promote positive active ageing in the NSW community implemented through the whole-of-government strategy for population change, Towards 2030: Planning for our changing population, identifies a set of practical measures to promote: * healthy active ageing; * lifelong learning; * continued workforce participation; and * wellbeing and community participation of older people. The Applied Research Grants Program provides grants up to $250,000 for intervention research to be progressed by consortia of academic researchers and human service providers. Research priorities for 2009/10 are drawn from Towards 2030: Planning for our changing population and include: * participation by older people in the volunteer workforce of the non-government sector; and * application of new information and communication technology to support social inclusion and participation of older people. Application guide: The 2009 Positive Ageing Grants Application form is available from Ageing, Disability and Home Care's website www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Closing date: 20 November 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 8 Funding Body: Australian Academy of Science Title: Postdoctoral and Invitational Fellowships in Japan 2010 Description: Please refer to item 10 in the bulletin for information Sciences & Engineering RESEARCH GRANTS 9 Funding Body: Perpetual Trustees Charitable Trusts Title: Perpetual Founding Round 2010 Description: Please refer to item 2 in the bulletin for information FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 10 Funding Body: Australian Academy of Science Internet link: http://www.science.org.au/ Title: Postdoctoral and Invitational Fellowships in Japan 2010 Description: The Australian Academy of Science, in association with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (JSPS), invites applications from Australian researchers to undertake Postdoctoral and Invitational Fellowships in Japan. Postdoctoral Fellowships are for a period of twelve to twenty-four months; Invitational Fellowships are either short term, for fourteen to sixty days, or long term, for two to ten months. Researchers in any field of natural sciences, including technology, engineering and medicine may apply. Eligibility: Applications in the humanities and social sciences are also accepted but ONLY for the Postdoctoral Fellowships. Medical doctors without a doctorate are not eligible to apply for the Postdoctoral Fellowship. Application guide: Please see the website for information and guidelines. Postdoctoral Fellowships: http://www.science.org.au/internat/jspspd.htm Invitational Fellowships (short term): http://www.science.org.au/internat/jspsfst.htm Invitational Fellowships (long term): http://www.science.org.au/internat/jspsflt.htm Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au Closing date: 23 January 2010 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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We will announce at the seminar details of an expression of interest process to be concluded much earlier than usual (around the end of Jan 2010) to enable more strategic University wide preparation of applications next round. LIEF supports the purchase of major items of equipment and infrastructure with a total value over $133K. 3 December, 10.30-12 Eastern Ave Complex - Seminar room 310 (level above entrance level on Eastern Ave.) Speakers: Scott Kable (ARC LIEF Selection Advisory Committee member), Warwick Dawson (Director, Research Office) -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20091120/848cf73d/attachment.html From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Nov 20 17:07:05 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Nov 20 17:07:09 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 20 November 2009 Message-ID: <674474E90F6C4544B0117EFA6B878DD1D3877E@EXPRSV04.mcs.usyd.edu.au> General news New to Research at the University of Sydney? It can be challenging commencing at a new university - particularly if you wish to build or maintain your research momentum. A new staff member needs to acquire many areas of knowledge about how the university and its research practices operate: know how, know who, know when. This program (workshop and on-line module) will help you build that knowledge. The workshop is a good opportunity to hear from key figures in Research including the DVC Research, and senior staff from the Research Office and Syndovate. It is an opportunity to ask questions about research at Sydney and an excellent opportunity to meet other new researchers. The next workshop is scheduled for 9 December from 9-12 and includes the opportunity to network with other new researchers. Click here for more information Click here to enrol in the workshop Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Perpetual Trustees Charitable Trusts - Important Deadline Change 2 AER Limited Ltd - AER Youth Initiatives RESEARCH GRANTS 3 NCVER - National Vocational Education and Training Research and Evaluation Program Health Sciences NEWS 4 National Institutes of Health - Funding 5 Perpetual Trustees Charitable Trusts - Important Deadline Change 6 AER Limited Ltd - AER Youth Initiatives RESEARCH GRANTS 7 AISRF - Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund Round Four 2009/10 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 8 Perpetual Trustees Charitable Trusts - Important Deadline Change RESEARCH GRANTS 9 AISRF - AISRF S&T Fund Round 4 2009/10 10 AISRF - Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund Round Four 2009/10 Research Office Funding Opportunities Database To view the opportunities listed within this Bulletin and all current funding opportunities advertised please visit the new Research Office Database: http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/grants Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Funding Body: Perpetual Trustees Charitable Trusts Title: Perpetual Founding Round 2010 Description: ***Important Deadline Change*** Please note that as a result of the proximity to the Christmas and New Year Break the deadline to discuss applications with Heads of School/Discipline has been moved from December 16th to December 11th 2009. Further information about these grants can be found using the keyword 'Perpetual' in the search engine at: http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/grants 2 Funding Body: AER Limited Ltd Internet link: http://www.aerf.com.au/home.aspx Title: Call for Participation in AER Youth Initiatives Description: The Honourable Kate Ellis MP, Minister for Youth, Sport, Early Childhood Education and Child Care recently released a report titled 'The State of Australia's Young People', which reveals some alarming social and health issues faced by teenagers and young adults in Australia. Alcohol misuse underpins many of these key concerns: mental health disorders, injury and hospitalisation due to acute intoxication, violent crime, and social exclusion (feeling disconnected from community or family). The CEO of AER has met with the Minister's office and has been invited to consult them on the National Strategy for Young People in relation to alcohol and extends an invitaion to join AER in engaging with Australia's young people: For more information email: luke.ringland@aerf.com.au RESEARCH GRANTS 3 Funding Body: The National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER) Internet link: http://www.ncver.edu.au/index.html Title: National Vocational Education and Training Research and Evaluation Program (NVETRE) Description: Researchers with innovative ideas are invited to submit a proposal for funding. Projects should be relevant to the contemporary education and training environment and focus on research that is pertinent to policy and how the tertiary education sector operates. Funding for several research projects in the vicinity of $100,000 per project is available through a competitive selection process. Eligibility: NCVER invites proposals from suitably qualified and experienced researchers and encourages collaborative proposals involving researchers from a wide range of disciplines and from both within and outside the VET sector. Indirect cost recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs. Research Office Contact: Julia Bouwens on 8627 8142 Email: jbouwens@usyd.edu.au Closing date: 07 December 2009 Health Sciences NEWS 4 Funding Body: National Institutes of Health (NIH) Title: NIH Funding Description: 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. 5 Funding Body: Perpetual Trustees Charitable Trusts Title: Perpetual Founding Round 2010 Description: ***Important Deadline Change*** Please refer to item 1 in the bulletin for information 6 Funding Body: AER Limited Ltd Internet link: http://www.aerf.com.au/home.aspx Title: Call for Participation in AER Youth Initiatives Description: The Honourable Kate Ellis MP, Minister for Youth, Sport, Early Childhood Education and Child Care recently released a report titled 'The State of Australia's Young People', which reveals some alarming social and health issues faced by teenagers and young adults in Australia. Alcohol misuse underpins many of these key concerns: mental health disorders, injury and hospitalisation due to acute intoxication, violent crime, and social exclusion (feeling disconnected from community or family). The CEO of AER has met with the Minister's office and has been invited to consult them on the National Strategy for Young People in relation to alcohol and extends an invitaion to join AER in engaging with Australia's young people: For more information email: luke.ringland@aerf.com.au RESEARCH GRANTS 7 Funding Body: Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Title: Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund Round Four 2009/10 Description: The Indo-Australian Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperation in Biotechnology (Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund) is jointly managed by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and the Indian Department of Biotechnology (DBT). The Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund provides support on a competitive basis for collaborative research activities and workshops. Projects may range from short international visits to more complex projects spanning up to 3 years. Applications will only be accepted in the bilaterally agreed areas of: * Biomedical devices and implants; * Stem cells; * Vaccines / medical diagnostics; * Transgenic crops; * Nutraceuticals and functional foods; * Bioremediation; and * Bioenergy and Biofuels Amount awarded: For Round 4, the Governments of Australia and India have agreed to introduce a higher cap of $400,000 (GST exclusive) for projects that can demonstrate at least one active 'end user' partner. Application guide: Guidelines for Round 4 detailing the level of funding available, eligible expenses, and the application process, are now available on the AISRF website at https://grants.innovation.gov.au/AISRF/Pages/Guidelines.aspx Indirect cost recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs. Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au or Jenny Turner on 8627 8107 Email: jturner@usyd.edu.au Closing date: 09 December 2009 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 8 Funding Body: Perpetual Trustees Charitable Trusts Title: Perpetual Founding Round 2010 Description: ***Important Deadline Change*** Please refer to item 1 in the bulletin for information RESEARCH GRANTS 9 Funding Body: Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Title: AISRF S&T Fund Round 4 2009/10 Description: The Indo-Australian Fund for Scientific and Technological Cooperation (Indo-Australian S&T Fund) is jointly managed by the Australian Government Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research and the Indian Department of Science and Technology (DST). The Indo-Australian S&T Fund provides support on a competitive basis for collaborative research activities and workshops. Projects may range from short international visits to more complex projects spanning up to 3 years. Applications will only be accepted in the bilaterally agreed areas of: * Agricultural research; * Astronomy and Astrophysics; * Environment sciences; * Micro-electronics devices and materials; * Nanotechnology; * Renewable energy; * Marine sciences; * Earth Systems Science; and * Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Amount awarded: For Round Four, the Governments of Australia and India have agreed to introduce a higher cap of $400,000 (GST exclusive) Application guide: Guidelines for Round 4 detailing the level of funding available, eligible expenses, and the application process, are now available on the AISRF website at https://grants.innovation.gov.au/AISRF/Pages/Guidelines.aspx Indirect cost recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs. Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au or Jenny Turner on 8627 8107 Email: jturner@usyd.edu.au Closing date: 09 December 2009 10 Funding Body: Australia-India Strategic Research Fund (AISRF) Title: Indo-Australian Biotechnology Fund Round Four 2009/10 Description: Please refer to item 7 in the bulletin for information -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20091120/925a59d7/attachment.html