From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Sep 4 17:07:12 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Sep 4 17:07:55 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 4 September 2009 Message-ID: <674474E90F6C4544B0117EFA6B878DD18824D7@EXPRSV04.mcs.usyd.edu.au> General news eResearch Tools and Service Development: Call for Expressions of Interest A reminder ... as announced in Wednesday's weekly staff bulletin, several avenues are becoming available for eResearch tool and service development support for a limited number of research projects. Expressions of interest are requested by Thursday 10th September 2009. It's a short timeframe, but the details required are slight. Further information and a one-page template for submissions are available at http://bit.ly/NxOPn . SIR ZELMAN COWEN UNIVERSITIES FUND PRIZE FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH - Call for Nominations for the 2010 Award The Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund is a private charitable trust which has supported medical research at the University of Sydney and at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem for over 30 years. In 2004, the Trustees of the Fund established the Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund Prize for Discovery in Medical Research. Nominations are now sought for the 2010 award of the Prize. The prize will comprise an award of $10,000 and a medal and will be for medical research at the University of Sydney by a researcher under 45 years of age at close of applications. Nominees should have made a major contribution to the understanding or treatment of disease. Nominations should be made according to the Prize Guidelines and pro forma available from the Fund's Office. Applications close on Friday 30th October 2009. For applications, guidelines and enquiries contact: Ms Sue Freedman-Levy, Administrative Officer, Ph: 9351 6558 Fax: 9351 6556 Email:sueflevy@anatomy.usyd.edu.au Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 ICCS Canadian Studies Postdoctoral Fellowships 2 Canada-Asia-Pacific Award (CAPA) RESEARCH GRANTS 3 AusAID Public Sector Linkages Program (PSLP) Health Sciences NEWS 4 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding RESEARCH GRANTS 5 Mazda Foundation- Research Grants 6 AusAID Public Sector Linkages Program (PSLP) FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 Research Trust Fund for the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Sciences & Engineering NEWS 8 Zayed Future Energy Prize RESEARCH GRANTS 9 AusAID Public Sector Linkages Program (PSLP) 10 Norman Wettenhall Foundation - Research Grants 11 Australian Solar Institute - Solar R&D Funding 12 Project Aware Foundation - Grant Program FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 13 REMINDER: AINSE - 2010 Research Awards Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 ICCS Canadian Studies Postdoctoral Fellowships This program enables Canadian and foreign academics who have completed a doctoral thesis on a topic primarily related to Canada to visit a Canadian or foreign university with a Canadian Studies program for a teaching or research fellowship. Fellowships are for a minimum of one month and a maximum of three months. Applicants must not be employed in a full-time university teaching position and must agree not to accept honoraria or salary during their fellowships. The grant will be C$2,500 per month plus the cost of a return airline ticket. Deadline for submission: 30th September 2009 For more information visit: http://www.acsanz.org.au/funding.html 2 Canada-Asia-Pacific Award (CAPA) This award aims to promote research activities in areas relevant to the bilateral and multilateral relationships between Canada and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. The award supports scholars in universities or research institutes in the Asia-Pacific region to undertake short-term research, including collaborative research. The award will assist with direct costs related to the research project, and, when a research trip to Canada is warranted, will provide assistance towards international airfare and a weekly flat rate allowance for a maximum of five weeks. The value of the award is between C$5,000 and C$10,000. Up to two awards are made annually. Deadline for submission: 24th November 2009 For more information visit: http://www.acsanz.org.au/funding.html RESEARCH GRANTS 3 AusAID Public Sector Linkages Program (PSLP) Introduction: The purpose of the PSLP is to transfer capacity-building skills and expertise from Australian federal, state and territory government departments and agencies - as well as universities - to public sector counterpart institutions in partner countries, and to support the strengthening of sustainable and development-focused public sector bilateral and regional linkages. Focus areas are: APEC, APEC (Emerging Infectious Diseases), ASEAN, East Timor, India, South Asia. Each geographic area has specific priority themes. Some of the themes are: economic integration; emerging infectious diseases; climate change and clean energy; food security, agriculture and rural development; justice; public safety and human security; health; and education. Amount Awarded: Activities generally will cost between $50,000 and $250,000. However, activity concepts costed outside of these limits are eligible and will be considered. Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs. Internet Link: http://www.ausaid.gov.au/business/other_opps/pslp.cfm Contact: Emma Walters on 9351 8567 or email Email: e.walters@usyd.edu.au Closing date: 23rd September 2009 (internal). Applications for the same geographic category will be ranked by an internal committee of Deans chaired by the Deputy Vice Chancellor International and must be submitted by 23rd September 2009 for ranking to occur. 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 Mazda Foundation- Research Grants Introduction: The Foundation's current priority area of focus is Projects focussed on community based programs focussed on health, welfare and education. Rather than inviting applications from a broad section of the public, the Foundation will each year identify potential candidates for grants in the Foundation's nominated priority area. Although organisations should no longer apply to the Foundation for a grant, if an organisation has a project which relates to the Foundation's current priority area, it may register a request to be considered by the Foundation by lodging a Project Notification in the form attached. http://www.mazdafoundation.org.au/pdf/Foundation%20form.doc 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: Mazda Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.mazdafoundation.org.au/IDofProject.htm Closing Date: 23rd September 2009 6 AusAID Public Sector Linkages Program (PSLP) Please refer to point 3 in the bulletin for more information. FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 Research Trust Fund for the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Introduction: The Research Trust Fund of the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW invites applications from individuals or research teams in the field of psychosocial research in schizophrenia for funding of up to $50,000 for one year for a single project or support of a doctoral student for up to $15,000 per year up to three years. Objectives of the research trust fund are to provide financial support for research projects: * Examining psychosocial factors and how they relate to schizophrenia * To pilot novel psychosocial treatments in schizophrenia * Examine the role of clubhouses or other programs in the provision of recovery services in schizophrenia Eligibility: * Researchers must be based in NSW * The project must address the research aims of the research trust funds * The project must be completed within 3 years * Joint funding with other funding organisations would be considered Amount Awarded: up to $15,000 per year 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: Schizophrenia Research Office Contact: Gabrielle Fuller on 8627 8113 or email Email: gab@reschols.usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.sfnsw.org.au/Support-Us/Research-Trust-Fund/Research-Trust-Fund/default.aspx Closing Date: 23rd September 2009 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 8 Zayed Future Energy Prize The government of Abu Dhabi, through the Mubadala Development Company, has established the Zayed Future Energy Prize with an annual prize fund to honour individuals, companies, NGOs and organisations for their excellence in the innovation, development and implementation of sustainable energy solutions. The Prize will encompass: ? Renewable and sustainable energy sources * Efficient use of non-renewable energies * Conservation * Energy policy * Communications and public awareness The winner shall receive US$1.5million, and the Zayed Future Energy Prize reserves the right to award other finalists. For more information visit: http://www.zayedfutureenergyprize.com/ Nominations and Submissions accepted until 16th October 2009 RESEARCH GRANTS 9 AusAID Public Sector Linkages Program (PSLP) Please refer to point 3 in the bulletin for more information. 10 Norman Wettenhall Foundation - Research Grants Introduction: The objectives of the Foundation are to support and encourage research, education and recording of all aspects of Australia's natural environment; and to build capacity in local communities to effect long-term beneficial change in the natural environment. Wherever possible, funded projects will: ? be innovative and serve as a model for future projects ? show collaboration with other groups, particularly community groups ? result in long term improvement of the natural environment ? indicate clearly, and thoughtfully, how advice of the project's outcomes will be shared Eligibility: Grants are to be used for projects undertaken in Australia. Amount Awarded: It is recommended to do a budget in line with previous awarded grants; requesting under $20,000 is advised. 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: Norman Research Office Contact: Ziyad Hosenbux on 8627 8126 and email Email: z.hosenbux@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.nwf.org.au/grants/index.html Closing Date: 23rd September 2009 11 Australian Solar Institute - Solar R&D Funding Introduction: The primary role of the Institute is to use its funds base to pro-actively invest in solar R&D projects, skills development, national outreach and international engagement, specifically in the fields of photovoltaics (PV) and concentrating solar thermal (CST), for the benefit of the Australian solar community and the Australian public at large. Eligible R&D projects for ASI funding are those that cover: ? PV materials, devices and products R&D for flat-plate, concentrating and custom (e.g. building-integrated) ? CST processes, products and systems R&D for power generation, fuel and industrial/commercial process ? R&D on enabling technologies (e.g. storage, building, electric-grid or application specific integration) ? Technology-related R&D (e.g. technology and socio-economic assessments; innovation and commercialisation strategies and policy) for the rapidly-growing solar industry. Amount Awarded: The maximum funding level for Basic R&D Projects will be $1,000,000. 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: Solar Research Office Contact: Andrew Black on 8627 8108 or email Email: ablack@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.australiansolarinstitute.com.au/funding.htm Closing Date: 9th October 2009 12 Project Aware Foundation - Grant Program Introduction: Project AWARE Foundation provides grants to a variety of non-profit organizations, institutions and individuals involved in activities directly related to the conservation of underwater environments - both marine and freshwater. We work to accomplish our mission through support of programs in selected focus areas including: ? Coral reef conservation ? Shark protection ? Sustainable fisheries ? Ecotourism (as related to underwater environments) ? Aquatic education with a special interest in children ? Direct activities to conserve underwater resources such as shoreline and underwater cleanups, mooring buoy installations and maintenance. Amount Awarded: Funding requests will be accepted up to a maximum of AUD $2,500. 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: Aware Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.projectaware.org/english/grants/download_application.aspx Closing Date: 8th September 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 13 REMINDER: AINSE - 2010 Research Awards Introduction: The Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) makes awards in support of projects undertaken by its member universities which have an identifiable focus on nuclear and nuclear-related applications. The primary purpose of AINSE is to enable university researchers to gain access to and train in the use of the ASF facilities and gain access to the expertise at Lucas Heights and elsewhere. AINSE Awards are usually in the form of cash which is transferred to the university once the facility usage is confirmed. The Awards: ? cover the costs associated with the use of the AINSE listed facilities ? contribute to the cost of travel and/or accommodation when the university researcher lives in a city different from that in which the facility is located ? contribute toward the cost of equipment and/or materials Amount Awarded: Average size of awards; $10,000. Indirect Cost Recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs. Applicants are required to submit their applications online and also in hard copy. Hard copies should be signed by the USyd AINSE Councillor and also on behalf of the University - the RO will arrange this signature. Brendan Kennedy is the USyd AINSE Councillor: b.kennedy@chem.usyd.edu.au Research Office Contacts: Jenny Turner on 8627 8107 and email Email: jturner@usyd.edu.au OR Ziyad Hosenbux on 8627 8126 and email Email: z.hosenbux@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.ainse.edu.au/ainse/for_academic_researchers/ainse_awards.html Closing Date: 8th September 2009 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090904/2e46d4cb/attachment.html From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Sep 11 16:33:38 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Sep 11 16:34:47 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 11 September 2009 Message-ID: <674474E90F6C4544B0117EFA6B878DD19054EC@EXPRSV04.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 NSW State Library- Blake Dawson Prize for Business Literature 2 National Library of Australia- Japan Study Grants Health Sciences NEWS 3 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 4 Australian - European Union Health Research Grants RESEARCH GRANTS 5 Australian Rotary Health / Bipolar Expedition - 1 Year Research Project Grant investigating Bipolar Disorder in Australia 6 Tourette Syndrome Association - Research Proposals: Letter of Intent FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 Research Trust Fund for the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Sciences & Engineering NEWS 8 Marie Curie International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES) 9 Telstra's External Research and Development Program 10 The Royal Society of New South Wales - The Edgeworth David Medal RESEARCH GRANTS 11 Australian Geographic - 2009 Sponsorships and Seed Grants 12 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)- 2010-2011 Funding Round Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 NSW State Library- Blake Dawson Prize for Business Literature The annual Blake Dawson Prize for Business Literature was established to encourage the highest standards of commentary in the fields of business and finance. The range of subjects covered by the Prize includes Australian corporate and commercial literature, histories, accounts and analyses of corporate affairs as well as biographies of business men and women. Please refer to the website link below for more information: http://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/about/awards/dawson.html Closing date: 25th September 2009 (external) 2 National Library of Australia- Japan Study Grants Japan Study Grants are open to postgraduates, honours students, academic staff or independent researchers in Australia who wish to use the Japan-related collections of the National Library for their research. Grants are offered for periods of up to four weeks and support travel to Canberra and livings costs. Please refer to the website link below for more information: http://www.nla.gov.au/grants/jsg/info.html Closing date: 30th September 2009 (external) 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. 4 Australian - European Union Health Research Grants The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) - European Union (EU) Collaborative Research Grants scheme aims to assist Australian researchers to participate in projects with international researchers that have been selected for funding under the Seventh Framework Programme of the European community for research and technology development (FP7). Projects involving Australian researchers based in Australia that are chosen for funding, may be eligible for NHMRC support. The following issues will be considered when assessing eligible projects: * relevance of the research to health or health related outcomes * value of the Australian contribution to the EU research * value to Australian research from Australian participation The total NHMRC funds available under each call is AUD $2 million and will close when funding is exhausted. For more information visit: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/types/granttype/strategic/austeu.htm#how RESEARCH GRANTS 5 Australian Rotary Health / Bipolar Expedition - 1 Year Research Project Grant investigating Bipolar Disorder in Australia Introduction: Australian Rotary Health and Bipolar Expedition This initiative began to discover better ways to manage and diagnose Bipolar Disorder. Australian Rotary Health is partnering The Bipolar Expedition to advertise, assess and distribute funds raised. Eligibility: Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status. Amount Awarded: Each application must not exceed $55,000. 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: Mental Research Office Contact: Angie Williams on 8627 8168 or email Email: angie.williams@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au/Information-About/Research/Curr ent-Opportunities.aspx Closing Date: 22nd September 2009 6 Tourette Syndrome Association - Research Proposals: Letter of Intent Introduction: The Tourette Syndrome Association is interested in any research study that has the potential to contribute to the understanding of Tourette Syndrome, including genetics, pathogenesis, pathophysiology, clinical studies and animal model development. Eligibility: Candidates must have a MD, PhD or equivalent. Amount Awarded: Funding of up to US$75,000 for one 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: Tourette Research Office Contact: Christine Anderson on 9351 4469 or email Email: canderson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.tsa-usa.org/research.html Closing Date: 18th September 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 Research Trust Fund for the Schizophrenia Fellowship of NSW Introduction: The Objectives of the Research Trust Fund is to provide financial support for research projects examining phychosocial factors and how they relate to schizophrenia; provide financial support to pilot novel psychosocial treatments of schizophrenia; and support programs that examine the role of clubhouses in the provision of recovery services in schizophrenia. Eligibility: Researchers must be based in NSW. The project must address the research aims of the research trust fund. Projects must be finished within 2 years. Only one application from each organisation will be accepted. Amount Awarded: up to $50,000 per year 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: Schizophrenia Research Office Contact: Gabrielle Fuller on 8627 8113 or email Email: gab@reschols.usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.sfnsw.org.au/Support-Us/Research-Trust-Fund/Research-Trust-Fu nd/default.aspx Closing Date: 23rd September 2009 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 8 Marie Curie International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES) In 2008 the European Commission, under the Seventh Framework Programme, released a Marie Curie scheme called the Marie Curie International Research Staff Exchange Scheme (IRSES). IRSES aims to strengthen research partnerships through short period staff exchanges and networking activities between European research organisations and organisations from countries with which the Community has an S&T agreement, including Australia. DIISR has provided funding totalling $200,000 towards Australian participation in IRSES. Australian organisations may receive a grant-in-aid of a maximum of $50,000 as a contribution towards travel and subsistence costs. Research areas identified by DIISR for collaboration with Europe are: * Health * Food, Agriculture & Biotechnology * Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) * Nanosciences, Nanotechnologies, Materials and new Production Technologies * Energy and Environment (including climate change) * Socio-economic sciences and Humanities. Deadline for applications: Friday 9 October 2009 for travel between 1 January 2010 and 30 June 2011. For more information visit: http://www.science.org.au/internat/irses.htm 9 Telstra's External Research and Development Program The program will provide support to a number of research and/or development projects which have the potential to provide benefit to industry or Australian end users. The R & D projects Telstra will support may be diverse in nature' however they will be of major significance and importance to the Australian community and relevant to Telstras business. The selection of participants for Telstra's External R&D Program will be two-phase. To be considered as a participant in the research program' you will need to submit your details and an outline of your project (no more that 300 words) by 5:00pm' 16 September 2009 Submit outline at: https://www.telstra.com.au/abouttelstra/corp/research/submit-a-proposal. cfm 10 The Royal Society of New South Wales - The Edgeworth David Medal The Edgeworth David Medal is awarded for distinguished contributions by a young scientists under the age of thirty-five (35) years for work done mainly in Australia or its territories; or, contributing to the advancement of Australian science. It is named after the pioneering geologist and longstanding supporter of the Society, Sir Edgeworth David, who wrote the first comprehensive record of the geology of Australia. For more information visit: http://nsw.royalsoc.org.au/awards/edgeworth.html Applications close on 30th September 2009 RESEARCH GRANTS 11 Australian Geographic - 2009 Sponsorships and Seed Grants Introduction: The Australian Geographic Society (AGS) was established by Dick Smith in March 1988 contributing funds and support for projects and activities defined as: * Funding scientific research; * Conserving the environment; * Recognising and encouraging the spirit of discovery and adventure; * Spreading knowledge of Australia to Australians and to the world. Amount Awarded: Seed Grants up to $3000 and Project Sponsorships $5,000 to $15,000 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: Geographic Research Office Contacts: Ziyad Hosenbux on 8627 8126 or email Email: z.hosenbux@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/society/AG-Society-sponsorship-ap plications.htm Closing Date: 23rd September 2009 12 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)- 2010-2011 Funding Round Introduction: The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation invest in the knowledge needs of our three portfolio areas: * New rural industries; * Specific established industries; and * Cross-sectoral national rural issues Applications should be tailored to meet the current research priorities: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/business/#research-priorities You must use the RIRDC online CLARITY system when submitting your application. If you are a first time applicant you will need to contact RIRDC to obtain a Login and password. 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: Rural Research Office Contact: Andrew Black on 8627 8108 or email Email: ablack@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/business/ Closing Date: 18th September 2009 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090911/d04f75e8/attachment.html From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Sep 18 17:13:30 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Sep 18 17:15:18 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 18 September 2009 Message-ID: <674474E90F6C4544B0117EFA6B878DD1988F1A@EXPRSV04.mcs.usyd.edu.au> General news OPEN - University of Sydney Equity Fellowships - Laffan (Disability) NEW and Brown and Thompson The Research Portfolio is pleased to announce that a new fellowship, the Laffan Fellowship (Disability) is joining the successful Brown and Thompson Fellowships and that all three schemes are open for applications. ? The new Laffan fellowships aim to assist researchers who have a significant disability, or have experienced a significant disability, re-establish or enhance their academic research careers. * The Brown Fellowships aim to assist recipients re-establish or enhance their academic research careers after interruptions from sustained primary caring duties. * The Thompson Fellowships aim to address the under-representation of women in senior academic positions and provide opportunities to women academics at levels C or D to develop and strengthen their research, preparing them to apply for and assume roles at levels D and E in the near future. All three Fellowships provide academic staff with relief from routine teaching and administrative responsibilities for up to two semesters. The Laffan and Brown Fellowship are also available for research only staff and provide funding for technical assistance for up to two semesters. All fellowships start Semester 1, 2010. The fellowships offer up to $60,000 per fellow at $30,000 per semester ($25,000 in teaching relief/technical support and $5,000 in research support). Closing Date: CoB Friday 23 October 2009. For more information: http://www.usyd.edu.au/research/fellowships/ Sir Zelman Cowen Universities Fund Fellowships in Support of Academic Exchange between the University of Sydney & Hebrew University of Jerusalem The University of Sydney and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have in place 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. When an application is approved, the level of support will normally include a return economy airfare and some contribution to living expenses. These fellowships are offered twice annually. Closing date for applications is 31 March and 31 October each year. 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 email:sueflevy@anatomy.usyd.edu.au Humanities & Social Sciences RESEARCH GRANTS 1 Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange- Research Grants & Senior Scholar Grants CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 2 Australian Academy of the Humanities; Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the British Academy- British Special Joint Project Funding Scheme Health Sciences NEWS 3 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding 4 Heart Foundation - Research Funding Information Session 5 Israel Institute of Technology - The Harvey Prize RESEARCH GRANTS 6 The International Institute for Research in Paraplegia (IRP)- Research Grants 7 World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF)- Investigator Initiated Grants 8 The Roche Organ Transplantation Research Foundation (ROTRF) and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) - Joint Initiative Support Projects: Submission of Intent Sciences & Engineering NEWS 9 The Royal Society of NSW - The Edgeworth David Medal 10 Israel Institute of Technology - The Harvey Prize Humanities & Social Sciences RESEARCH GRANTS 1 Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange - Research Grants & Senior Scholar Grants Introduction: The Chiang Ching-kuo Foundation for International Scholarly Exchange offers the following grants: Please click on the Asia-Pacific Region to apply for these grants on the website link below: Research Grants Researchers focusing on the political, social, economic, or cultural development of Taiwan over the past few decades are especially encouraged to apply. Priority will be given to collaborative projects involving institutions in Taiwan. Funding of US$120,000 for up to 3 years is awarded. Research Grants will be evaluated according to the following criteria: ? The long-term impact of the proposed project. ? The importance of the proposed project in its field. ? Originality, feasibility and methodology. ? Collaboration with other scholars. Senior Scholar Grants This program supports full professors or senior scholars wishing to take one year's sabbatical leave in order to do research and writing. Grants range up to US$40,000 and are intended to supplement a professor's sabbatical pay. A letter of recommendation from the chairman of the department, the dean of the college, or the provost of university should be included in the application. 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: Chiang Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.cckf.org.tw/e-dornation.htm Closing Date: 1st October 2009 CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 2 Australian Academy of the Humanities; Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia and the British Academy- British Special Joint Project Funding Scheme Introduction: The Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, and the British Academy have launched a new scheme for the support of joint projects between Australian and British scholars in the humanities and social sciences disciplines; projects are expected to be of one year's duration. Funding is not intended to cover major research expenses. Eligibility: The principal applicant on the Australian side should be normally resident in Australia. Other scholars associated with the project will normally be expected to be of postdoctoral status. Amount Awarded: One award (of up to ?8,000) or two awards (of up to ?4,000 per project) will be available each year, to cover travel and maintenance 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: Conference & Travel In optional keywords type: British Research Office Contact: Corey Worcester 8627 8164 or email Email: c.worcester@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.humanities.org.au/Grants/International/Britain/Britain.htm Closing Date: 1st October 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. 4 Heart Foundation - Research Funding Information Session On Monday 26 October 2009, the National Heart Foundation of Australia (NHF) will be conducting an information session detailing awards currently on offer by the Heart Foundation in clinical, biomedical or public health research. Awards include: ? Grants-in-aid * Postdoctoral Scholarships * Fellowships * Summer Scholarships * Travel Grants Topics for discussion will include - funding available, the assessment criteria and the peer review process. The session will also provide useful tips on what to do to maximise your chances of receiving funding. The session will be invaluable for all researchers particularly those applying for the first time. If you are involved in the administration of research grants, you are also most welcome. Venue: Architecture Lecture Theatre 3, Wilkinson Building G04, Maze Crescent, Darlington Campus (Near Wentworth Building), University of Sydney. Time: Monday 26 October 2009, 12:00pm - 1:00pm Registration: All those wishing to attend need to register on-line with the Heart Foundation at: www.heartfoundation.org.au/information_sessions For further information contact: Chris Robinson Research Office The University of Sydney Tel: 8627 8102 Email: chris.robinson@reschols.usyd.edu.au 5 Israel Institute of Technology - The Harvey Prize Please refer to point 10 in the bulletin for more information. RESEARCH GRANTS 6 The International Institute for Research in Paraplegia (IRP)- Research Grants Introduction: Research projects may address all aspects of CNS and spinal cord lesions, nerve regeneration, trophic support of lesioned neurons, and functional changes induced by lesions preferentially in mammals. Clinical research projects can be situated in the fields of diagnosis, acute lesion management including surgery, neurology, urology, rehabilitation, and other areas related to paraplegia. 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: Paraplegia Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.irp.ch/attribution_de_fonds/projets_de_recherche/dossier_de_candidature.php Closing Date: 23rd September 2009 7 World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF)- Investigator Initiated Grants Introduction: World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) International is now inviting applications for grants worldwide to fund research into the effects of food, nutrition and physical activity on cancer. Preference will be given to applications that have direct relevance to human cancer - consider diets or foods as a whole and/or use whole body systems, and use foods or dietary constituents in physiological amounts. Eligibility: Investigators from anywhere in the world can apply. Amount Awarded: Grants are for a maximum of ?250,000 for up to four years, with a limit of ?75,000 for any one 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: Cancer Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.wcrf.org/research/regular_grant_programme/grant_types.php Closing Date: Outline due 5th October 2009 (external) 8 The Roche Organ Transplantation Research Foundation (ROTRF) and Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) - Joint Initiative Support Projects: Submission of Intent Introduction: The Initiative support projects in immunology and biology research relevant to pancreatic islet transplantation, and transplantation solutions for human type 1 diabetes. Investigators working in the fields of immunology and cell biology, gene therapy, cellular engineering, stem cell research (e.g. generation of islet/beta cell source from stem cells or other cell sources, novel interventions leading to immune tolerance) and other approaches that are relevant to both type 1 diabetes and transplantation, are strongly encouraged to apply. Eligibility: Established faculty members of academic staff at universities, transplant and diabetes centres, and research institutes are eligible. Amount Awarded: Up to a maximum of 300,000 Swiss Francs over 3 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: Roche Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.rotrf.org/grantprogramme/rotrfjdrf/index.html Closing Date: 24th September 2009 Sciences & Engineering NEWS 9 The Royal Society of NSW - The Edgeworth David Medal The Edgeworth David Medal, established in memory of Professor Sir Tannatt William Edgeworth David, FRS, a past President of the Society, is awarded for distinguished contributions by a young scientist. The conditions of the Award of the Medal are: * The recipient must be under the age of thirty-five years at 1st January, 2009 * The Award will be for work done mainly in Australia or its Territories; or, contributing to the advancement of Australian science. Nominations are called for the names of suitable persons who have contributed significantly to science, including scientific aspects of agriculture, engineering, dentistry, medicine and veterinary science. For more information visit: http://nsw.royalsoc.org.au/awards/edgeworth.html For assistance with please contact Andrew Black on 8627 8108 or email ablack@usyd.edu.au Nominations due 30th September 2009 (external) 10 Israel Institute of Technology - The Harvey Prize The Harvey Prize is awarded annually in a variety of disciplines within the categories of Science & Technology and Human Health. The Harvey Prize has also been awarded for Contribution to Peace in the Middle East. Harvey Prize winners are selected by a council of world-renowned scientists and experts in each field through a rigorous selection process. The Harvey Prize Council, comprised of the president of the Technion, one vice-president, dean of the graduate school, two representatives of both the Israel National Academy of Science and the Technion Senate, receives all nominations. The Harvey Prize is derived from a donation made by the Lena P. Harvey Foundation to the American Technion Society in September 1971. Two awards of $ USD 75,000 each are made annually. The prize winners receive their awards at the Technion. For more information visit: http://www.admin.technion.ac.il/harvey/ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Only citizens and permanent residents of Australia living in Australia at time of application are eligible to apply. At the time of application, applicants should be either: * in the first two years of a PhD degree or equivalent, or * have completed a Masters or a Bachelors with Honours degree, or * be in the final semester of a Masters or a Bachelors with Honours degree. Under this scheme applicants are expected to be undertaking PhD study in an Australian institution or have an intent to enrol in PhD study in an Australian institution. Applicants can request travel support to access the international leading-edge research facilities and staff of the NIH. The proposed visit should initiate long-term collaborations and facilitate the development of the applicant's career. For more information see http://www.science.org.au/internat/berry.htm For assistance please contact Andrew Black on 8627 8108 or email ablack@usyd.edu.au -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090923/edc7a0b5/attachment.html From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Sep 25 15:25:59 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Sep 25 15:27:04 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] ARC Linkage Projects 2010 (Round 2) - Eligibility Exemption Advice & RMS Login Message-ID: <674474E90F6C4544B0117EFA6B878DD1A2A2F4@EXPRSV04.mcs.usyd.edu.au> Linkage Projects LP10 Round 2 is not currently open for proposals. USyd instructions and advice for applicants will be available as soon as possible after the ARC releases the application on RMS. A special bulletin will be posted when the application form is available. In the mean time applicants are advised that eligibility exemption requests can now be made. Linkage Projects Eligibility Exemption and Advice The ARC LP Funding Rules (http://www.arc.gov.au/pdf/LP10_FundingRules_Apr09.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 Monday 12 October (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 The following forms are available for LP Eligibility Exemption/Advice requests: * Type 1 - Medical and Dental Research - Eligibility Advice - PDF Format - RTF Format * Type 2 - APDI Fellowship Candidate - Eligibility Exemption - PDF Format ) - RTF Format * Type 3 - Researcher Role - Chief Investigator (CI) or Partner Investigator (PI) - Eligibility Advice Exemption - PDF Format - RTF Format * Type 4 - Conflict of Interest of Chief Investigator/APDI - Eligibility Advice - PDF Format - RTF Format * Type 5 - Partner Organisation 'type of organisation' - Eligibility Advice - PDF Format - RTF Format * Type 6 - Partner Organisation 'cash exemption from the minimum cash contribution requirement' - Eligibility Exemption Request - PDF Format - RTF Format For further advice regarding eligibility exemptions please contact Yamini Sandiran ysandiran@usyd.edu.au or 8627 78101 ARC's Research Management System (RMS) is live and will be used to submit applications in the current round for Linkage Projects (LP) All participants are required to have an RMS account for the ARC Linkage Project 2009 for funding in 2010 - Round 2 application. To avoid delays in submitting your application, it is advised that all investigators in the project set up an RMS account as soon as possible. Please click on the ARC website link for more information about RMS: http://www.arc.gov.au/applicants/system_default.htm . Alternatively this information is on the Research Office website: http://www.usyd.edu.au/ro/applications/rms.shtml . RMS log on: https://rms.arc.gov.au Browsers: RMS supports IE6, IE7, and Firefox 2.0+ 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. You will need to update your organisation details (please also update the start and end date for previous employments - Go to 'My Details', click on 'Personal Details' and select the 'Organisation details' tab). To update your qualifications please go to 'Classification Details' and select 'Qualifications'. Please note that the online application auto-populates with the details in your personal RMS account, so it is essential that all your details are accurate and up to date. New Users To create an account for investigators who do not have a GAMS id, please email arc@usyd.edu.au with the full name (including title, eg. Prof), date of birth, gender, position, department, telephone contact numbers and email address. Participants from other Australian universities should liaise with their respective department. 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URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090925/b2cbf558/attachment.html From research at usyd.edu.au Fri Sep 25 18:17:57 2009 From: research at usyd.edu.au (Research Grants) Date: Fri Sep 25 18:18:07 2009 Subject: [Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 25 September 2009 Message-ID: <674474E90F6C4544B0117EFA6B878DD1A2A35A@EXPRSV04.mcs.usyd.edu.au> General news Go8 Media Skills for Researchers 28th October 2009 - afternoon session or 29th October 2009 - morning session One of the topics touched on briefly in Module 2 - Commencement and Collaboration is building a media profile. This workshop continues that theme and looks very practically at some of the skills researchers need in dealing with the media. For more information and to enrol for either 28th or 29th October visit: http://www.usyd.edu.au/learningsolutions/research/commencement.shtml For more information please call Learning Solutions on 9036 4732 Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Group of Eight (Go8) - European Fellowships CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 2 The Getty Foundation- Research for Getty Scholars/Visiting Scholars Health Sciences NEWS 3 National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding RESEARCH GRANTS 4 Asthma Foundation of NSW- Asthma Research Project Grants 5 National Psoriasis Foundation - Research Grants Sciences & Engineering RESEARCH GRANTS 6 CORRECTION: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)- 2010-2011 Funding Round FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC)- Grains Industry Senior Fellowships Humanities & Social Sciences NEWS 1 Group of Eight (Go8) - European Fellowships Applications for Go8 European Fellowships are now open; each fellowship is worth up to $20,000 for eligible researchers from Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Bulgaria and the Czech Republic to work in a Go8 University for up to 6 months. Eligible fellows must have a completed a PhD less than 5 years prior to the application date and be under 40 years of age. Please submit all applications to Kate Taylor in the Research Office no later than 16th October 2009. kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au Please refer to the website link below for more information: http://www.go8.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=251&Item id=180 CONFERENCE & TRAVEL 2 The Getty Foundation- Research for Getty Scholars/Visiting Scholars Introduction: These following schemes are available from the Getty Foundation for Scholars in the Humanities and Social Sciences: * Getty Scholars and Visiting Scholars * Villa Getty Scholars and Villa Visiting Scholars * Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships * Villa Pre- and Postdoctoral Fellowships * Library Research Grants Indirect Cost Recovery: These schemes are 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: Getty Internet Link: http://www.getty.edu/grants/research/scholars/index.html Closing Date: 1st November 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 Asthma Foundation of NSW- Asthma Research Project Grants Introduction: Asthma Foundation NSW announced Research Grants to be awarded for activities in 2010. The Foundation has reshaped and expanded its historic Program to include new grant opportunities: Innovation Grants Innovation Grants are open to all researchers and seek to support research in areas relevant to people with asthma, including, but not limited to, basic science, medical, nursing, pharmacy, allied health, health economics, social and community issues, and carers. Project budgets of no more than $45,000 (plus GST) are preferred New Investigator Grants New Investigator Grants provide funds to encourage new researchers (individuals who have NOT previously been named as a Chief Investigator in an accepted national competitive grant). Project budgets of no more than $25,000 (plus GST) are preferred Khancoban Travel Grants The Khancoban Travel Grant is targetted to supporting the early development of a young asthma researcher annually and allows travel to a research institution, scientific meeting or conference. A grant of up to $2,000 (inclusive of GST) is available Eligibility: The Chief Investigator for a NHMRC application that did not gain funding must complete an application form. Project Grants are ordinarily awarded to institutions with appropriate research facilities in NSW or ACT. 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: Asthma Research Office Contact: Chris Robinson on 8627 8102 or email Email: chris.robinson@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.asthmansw.org.au/content.cfm?id=3210&menulink=1188&subid=599& menuid=1188#innovation Closing Date: 9th October 2009 5 National Psoriasis Foundation - Research Grants Introduction: The National Psoriasis Foundation will award one year pilot project grants to support advancement of both basic and clinical research into the cause and cure of psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis. The purpose of pilot project grants is to provide support for innovative early stage ideas. These grants are designed to allow the investigator to determine whether their idea is worth pursuing and then to secure longer-term funding. Eligibility: Please refer to website link below for more information. Amount Awarded: Up to US$50,000 for one year. 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: Psoriasis Research Office Contact: Kate Taylor on 8627 8137 or email Email: kate.taylor@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.psoriasis.org/netcommunity/cure_grants#discovery Closing Date: 12th October 2009 Sciences & Engineering RESEARCH GRANTS 6 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)- 2010-2011 Funding Round CORRECTION: Revised closing date, 1st October 2009. Introduction: The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation invest in the knowledge needs of three portfolio areas: * New rural industries; * Specific established industries; and * Cross-sectoral national rural issues Applications should be tailored to meet the current research priorities: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/business/#research-priorities You must use the RIRDC online CLARITY system when submitting your application. If you are a first time applicant you will need to contact RIRDC to obtain a Login and password. Applicants should contact the Research Office as soon as they have completed their proposals in CLARITY. 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: Rural Research Office Contact: Luda Kuchieva on 8627 8106 or email Email: luda.kuchieva@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/business/ Closing Date: 1st October 2009 FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS 7 Grains Research & Development Corporation (GRDC)- Grains Industry Senior Fellowships Introduction: Grains Industry Senior Fellowships are available to senior R&D personnel seeking to enhance their experience and potential to contribute to the work of the GRDC at an institution in Australia or overseas. Support will be for up to twelve (12) months. The main criteria used in selecting successful applicants include: * Experience and ability of the applicant as demonstrated through a detailed resume * Extent of likely benefit to the Australian grains industry * Scientific credibility of the proposed host organisation(s) and collaborator(s) * Evidence that the proposed collaborators are agreeable to the training program * Level of financial support from other sources * Scope of proposed delivery and communication plan Eligibility: The candidate must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident. Amount Awarded: Support will generally be up to a maximum of $50,000, but can exceed this amount in special circumstances where the GRDC considers these to exist. 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: Grain Research Office Contact: Andrew Black on 8627 8108 or email Email: ablack@usyd.edu.au Internet Link: http://www.grdc.com.au/director/apply/Training%20Awards/Grains%20Industr y%20Senior%20Fellowships%20(SF) Closing Date: 23rd October 2009 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: http://mailman.ucc.usyd.edu.au/pipermail/usyd-research-announce/attachments/20090925/f032c9ab/attachment.html