[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 9 July 2010

[Research Grants]

General news 

 

Development modules for new and emerging Chief Investigators

Module 3: 

Governance and Compliance: Protecting yourself, your research and your
University (workshop on 27 August) will be facilitated by Associate
Professor Ian Maxwell, Department of Performance Studies and Chair of
Human Ethics. This module considers responsible conduct in research and
how you can take maximum advantage of your university's governance and
compliance requirements to build research strength and leadership. It
aims to give you an understanding of the trust placed in people and in
institutions that conduct research. You will also gain an appreciation
that robust research requires integrity embodied in a commitment to
intellectual honesty and personal responsibility for one's action.

The program is designed specifically for researchers who are new Chief
Investigators or for whom being a Chief Investigator is the next step
(key target group is level B and C researchers). 

Enrol - Future Research Leaders Program
<http://sydney.edu.au/learningsolutions/research/governance_compliance.s
html> 

 

Research Office Funding Opportunities Database

To view the opportunities listed within this Bulletin and all current
funding opportunities advertised please visit the Research Office
Database:

http://agile2.ucc.usyd.edu.au/ro/opportunities/grants 

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

NEWS

1        The R.M. Crawford Medal

Health Sciences

NEWS

2        National Institutes of Health - NIH Funding

RESEARCH GRANTS

3        Asthma Research Project Grants

4        Mental Health Research Grants

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

5        Colin Dodds Postdoctoral Fellowship

6        Geoffrey Betts Post Doctoral Fellowship

7        Creswick Foundation Fellowships in Child and Adolescent
Development

Sciences & Engineering

RESEARCH GRANTS

8        Flagship Collaboration Fund Clusters

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

NEWS

1

Funding Body:

The Australian Academy of the Humanities

Internet link: http://www.humanities.org.au

Title:

The R.M. Crawford Medal

Description:

The Crawford Medal is awarded bi-annually in recognition of the
outstanding achievements of scholars in the Humanities in Australia who
are currently engaged in research and whose publications contribute
towards an understanding of their disciplines by the general public. The
Medal celebrates the outstanding career of the late Max Crawford,
Foundation Fellow of the Academy and eminent historian who greatly
influenced the teaching of history in Australian universities and
schools.  

Eligibility:

The nominee must meet the following five criteria:

*	Quality and Impact
*	Enrichment of Cultural Life
*	Media
*	Goal Focussed
*	Early Career Research

 Amount awarded:

The award is funded through the proceeds of a bequest to the Academy by
Professor Crawford.

Application guide:

For more information please click here
<http://www.humanities.org.au/Grants/Crawford/crawford.htm> .

Indirect cost recovery:

This scheme is subject to University of Sydney indirect costs.

Closing date:

30 July 2010

 

Health Sciences

NEWS

2

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 yamini.sandiran at sydney.edu.au to assist you with the application
process.

 

RESEARCH GRANTS

3

Funding Body:

Asthma Foundation of NSW

Title:

Asthma Research Project Grants 

Description:

The Asthma Foundation NSW research grants program for 2011 is now open
for application in the following categories:

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 targeted 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.

Application guide:

For more information click here
<http://www.asthmafoundation.org.au/2011_Research_Program.aspx> 

Indirect cost recovery:

This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Office Contact:

Gab Fuller on 8627 8113

Email: gabrielle.fuller at sydney.edu.au

or

Chris Robinson on 8627 8102

Email: chris.robinson at sydney.edu.au 

Closing date:

30 July 2010

 

4

Funding Body:

Australian Rotary Health 

Internet link: http://www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au

Title:

Mental Health Research Grants

Description:

Mental Health Research Grants

Australian Rotary Health invites applications from individuals or
research teams in clinical or public health fields for grants in support
of research projects.

 Principal Goals of Australian Rotary Health: 

*	To encourage, promote, stimulate and aid medical and health
research in Australia 
*	To co-ordinate and manage Rotary health initiatives and
community health projects 
*	To promote, encourage and stimulate public interest in the
prevention and treatment of ill health in Australia

Amount awarded:

The total budget for one year of funding MUST NOT exceed $70,000 + GST

Application guide:

For more information please click here
<http://www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au/getdoc/975b10eb-670e-455d-8632
-2a9f411fce79/Applications%20now%20open.aspx> 

Indirect cost recovery:

This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Office Contact:

Angie Williams on 8627 8168

Email: angie.williams at sydney.edu.au

Closing date:

04 August 2010

 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

5

Funding Body:

Australian Rotary Health 

Internet link: http://www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au

Title:

Colin Dodds Postdoctoral Fellowship

Description:

Colin Dodds Post Doctoral Fellowship

The specific aims of the Colin Dodds Postdoctoral Fellowship are:

*	To develop and support an Australian Postdoctoral scientist with
a strong commitment to research in mental health.
*	To develop research capacity in the field of mental health. 

The Colin Dodds Postdoctoral Fellowship will be funded for one year in
the first instance and will be extended for up to three years dependant
on the receipt of satisfactory annual progress reports.

Eligibility:

*	Applicants must be available to attend an interview in Sydney,
on Wednesday 13th or Thursday 14th October 2010. 
*	The Colin Dodds Postdoctoral Fellowship shall be open to
individuals who hold a doctorate in an appropriate discipline. 
*	The appointee would be expected to have a strong commitment to
research in the area of mental health and to provide academic leadership
in this area.

Amount awarded:

The salary scale shall be as determined by the University to a maximum
of $75,000 + GST per year and is subject to income tax.

Application guide:

For more information please click here
<http://www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au/getdoc/975b10eb-670e-455d-8632
-2a9f411fce79/Applications%20now%20open.aspx> .

Indirect cost recovery:

This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Office Contact:

Angie Williams on 8627 8168

Email: angie.williams at sydney.edu.au

Closing date:

04 August 2010

 

6

Funding Body:

Australian Rotary Health 

Internet link: http://www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au

Title:

Geoffrey Betts Post Doctoral Fellowship

Description:

Geoffrey Betts Post Doctoral Fellowship

The specific aims of the Geoffrey Betts Postdoctoral Fellowship are:

*	To develop and support an Australian Postdoctoral scientist with
a strong commitment to research in mental health.
*	To develop research capacity in the field of mental health. 

The Geoffrey Betts Postdoctoral Fellow is expected to conceive of and
carry out research independently or as part of a team of researchers.
The Fellow is expected to make independent and original contributions to
research and to continue to develop relevant research expertise and
leadership.

It will be funded for one year in the first instance and will be
extended for up to three years dependant on the receipt of satisfactory
annual progress reports.

Eligibility:

*	Applicants must be available to attend an interview in Sydney,
on Wednesday 13th or Thursday 14th October 2010.
*	The Geoffrey Betts Postdoctoral Fellowship shall be open to
individuals who hold a doctorate in an appropriate discipline.
*	The appointee would be expected to have a strong commitment to
research in the area of mental health and to provide academic leadership
in this area.

Amount awarded:

The salary scale shall be as determined by the University to a maximum
of $75,000 + GST per year and is subject to income tax.

Application guide:

For more information please click here
<http://www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au/getdoc/975b10eb-670e-455d-8632
-2a9f411fce79/Applications%20now%20open.aspx> .

Indirect cost recovery:

This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Office Contact:

Angie Williams on 8627 8168

Email: angie.williams at sydney.edu.au

Closing date:

04 August 2010

 

7

Funding Body:

The Creswick Foundation

Title:

Creswick Foundation Fellowships in Child and Adolescent Development

Description:

The Creswick Foundation has a view to:

*	improving knowledge in Australia of emotional, social and
psychological problems affecting children and adolescents and their
families and communities and
*	giving guidance to those involved in treating and preventing
such conditions.

Fellowships for overseas study

Fellowships awarded by the Foundation enable successful applicants to
spend up to three months in one or more approved locations overseas to
gain knowledge and experience in the Foundation's fields of interest.
The costs of return air fares and living expenses are covered.

Applications are invited from practitioners and researchers in fields
such as (but not limited to) medical, health, mental health, allied
health and education.

Amount awarded:

Subject to receiving applications of sufficient quality, the foundation
expects to have at least $50,000 to award for this purpose this year

Application guide:

Please contact the foundation to obtain details on applying. Click here
<http://www.researchjobs.net.au/search.php?&state=ALL&id=21222>  for
details.

Indirect cost recovery:

This scheme is subject to University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Office Contact:

Kate Taylor on 8627 8137

Email: kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au

Closing date:

23 July 2010

 

Sciences & Engineering

RESEARCH GRANTS

8

Funding Body:

CSIRO

Internet link: http://www.csiro.au

Title:

Flagship Collaboration Fund Clusters

Description:

National Research Flagships are large-scale multidisciplinary research
partnerships that harness world-class expertise to tackle these national
priorities. Please note that in this round the CSIRO are particularly
looking for expertise to help address challenges in agriculture, water,
new materials, mining and energy. The following Flagships are available:

*	Preventative Health 

*         Light Metals 

*         Food Futures 

*         Energy Transformed

*         Water for a Healthy Country 

*         Wealth from Oceans 

*         Climate Adaptation 

*         Future Manufacturing

*         Minerals Down Under 

*         Sustainable Agriculture

Flagship clusters fund a large scale of activity with an emphasis on
people and partnerships working on a collection of projects relevant to
a Flagship's goals. Flagship clusters foster collaboration between
CSIRO, universities and other publicly-funded research agencies.

Amount awarded:

In normal circumstances, it is envisaged that projects would attract
funding of around $100,000 per year from the Fund, up to a maximum of
$200,000 for two years.

Application guide:

For more information click here
<http://www.csiro.au/resources/Collaborative-Research-Program-Guidelines
.html> 

Indirect cost recovery:

This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Office Contact:

Jenny Turner on 8627 8107

Email: jennifer.turner at sydney.edu.au 

Closing date:

01 September 2010

 

 

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