[Usyd-research-announce] Research Office Bulletin 15 October 2010

[Research Grants]

General news 

 

Upcoming programs on offer at Learning Solutions

 

Senior Managers

A Managers Guide to Leading Teams Through Change

4 November - This interactive workshop aims to equip managers with the skills to effectively transition their teams in times of change. An essential offering for all frontline managers as we experience and move through so many changes associated with the white paper and our strategic plan for 2011. Predominantly, these will be frontline managers at HEO levels 7-10 and academic staff in a managerial role.

Enrol <http://sydney.edu.au/learningsolutions/leadership/managers_guide_to_leading_teams_through_change.shtml>  

 

New Managers/Team Leaders

Team Building - An Introduction 

21 October - In this workshop, new and potential team leaders and supervisors will be introduced to various types of leadership styles, motivational strategies and methods to build a harmonious team. Participants will learn about themselves and have a greater insight into team members by undertaking a personality profile and reviewing ways of communicating to suit individual requirements. 

Enrol <http://sydney.edu.au/learningsolutions/general/team_building.shtml> 

 

General staff

Customer Service - Managing Difficult Interactions

28 October - This 1-day workshop includes topics such as:

	*	what makes great service 
	*	planning to deal with customer demands 
	*	tips for clever communication 
	*	getting your message across

Learn how to satisfy and even delight your customers and close any gaps between what the customer expects and what you deliver.

Enrol <http://sydney.edu.au/learningsolutions/general/customer_service.shtml> 

 

For more information on other programs offered please click on the link to our 2010 calendar <http://sydney.edu.au/learningsolutions/calendar.shtml> .  If you would like more detailed information about our programs go to sydney.edu.au/learningsolutions <http://sydney.edu.au/learningsolutions/>  or contact Leanne Hadley-Tree <mailto:leanne.hadley-tree at sydney.edu.au>  9036 4732 or Alison Ward <mailto:alison.ward at sydney.edu.au>  90364748.

 

 

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        Association for Canadian Studies in Australia and New Zealand (ACSANZ) Canada-Asia-Pacific Award (CAPA)

2        Dan David Foundation - Dan David Prize 2011

Health Sciences

NEWS

3        National Institutes of Health - NIH Funding

RESEARCH GRANTS

4        Australian Rotary Health Bipolar Expedition - 1 Year Research Project Grant investigating Bipolar Disorder in Australia

5        American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) - Research Grants 

Sciences & Engineering

RESEARCH GRANTS

6        National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) - Merit Allocation Scheme

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

7        Royal Geographical Society - The Ralph Brown Expedition Award 

 

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

 

1.

NEWS

Funding Body:

Association for Canadian Studies in Australia and New Zealand (ACSANZ)

Internet link: http://www.acsanz.org.au/funding.html

Title:

Canada-Asia-Pacific Award (CAPA)

Description:

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 up to CDN $10,000. Up to two awards are made annually.

For more information please click here <http://www.acsanz.org.au/funding.html> .

External Closing date:24 November 2010

 

2.

Funding Body:

Dan David Foundation 

Title:

Dan David Prize 2011

Description:

The Dan David Prize is a joint international enterprise, endowed by the Dan David Foundation and headquartered at Tel Aviv University. 

The Dan David Prize recognizes and encourages innovative and interdisciplinary research that cuts across traditional boundaries and paradigms. It aims to foster universal values of excellence, creativity, justice, democracy and progress and to promote the scientific, technological and humanistic achievements that advance and improve our world. 

The Dan David Prize covers three time dimensions - Past, Present and Future - that represent realms of human achievement. Each year the International Board chooses one field within each time dimension. Following a review process by independent Review Committees comprised of renowned scholars and professionals, the International Board then chooses the laureates for each field. 

The Past refers to fields that expand knowledge of former times.
The Present recognizes achievements that shape and enrich society today.
The Future focuses on breakthroughs that hold great promise for improvement of our world.

Three prizes of one million US dollars each are granted annually in the fields chosen for the three time dimensions. The prizes are granted to individuals or institutions with proven, exceptional, distinct excellence in the sciences, arts, and humanities that have made an outstanding contribution to humanity.

For more information please click here. <http://www.dandavidprize.org/> 

External Closing date for nominations: 30 November 2010

 

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

 

RESEARCH GRANTS

4.

Funding Body:

Australian Rotary Health 

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

Title:

Bipolar Expedition - 1 Year Research Project Grant investigating Bipolar Disorder in Australia

Description:

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:

The project is valued at $50,000 + GST for one year.

Application guide:

For more information please click here <http://www.australianrotaryhealth.org.au/Information-About/Research/Current-Opportunities.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:

24 November 2010

 

5.

Funding Body:

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) 

Title:

Research Grants 

Description:

The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention offers the following research grants:

Pilot Grants

Of up to US$30,000 over one or two years are awarded to investigators at any level. These grants provide seed money for new projects that have the potential to lead to subsequent larger investigations.
Distinguished Investigator Grants

For up to US$100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of associate professor or higher with an established record of research and publication on suicide.

Standard Research Grants

For up to US$75,000 over two years are awarded to individual investigators at any level.

Young Investigator Grants

For up to US$85,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of assistant professor or lower. In addition to a maximum of $75,000 for the investigator's research, these grants provide an additional $10,000 ($5,000 per year) for an established suicide researcher who will mentor the Young Investigator.

Eligibility:

Investigators from all academic disciplines are eligible to apply, and both basic science and applied research projects will be considered, providing the study has an essential focus on suicide or suicide prevention. 

Application guide:

For more information please click here <http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?page_id=0535FDA2-FA7D-AAE8-D7A9A6BCFFE3574B#distinguished> .

Indirect cost recovery:

This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Office Contact:

Kate Taylor on 8627 8137

Email: kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au

Closing date:

17 November 2010

 

Sciences & Engineering

RESEARCH GRANTS

6.

Funding Body:

National Computational Infrastructure (NCI)

Title:

Merit Allocation Scheme

Description:

The Merit Allocation Scheme (MAS) of National Computational Infrastructure (NCI) provides Australian researchers with access to world-class high-end computing services.

This call seeks applications for access at each of three NCI facilities:

* the National Facility,
* the Specialised Facility in Bioinformatics,
* the Specialised Facility in Imaging and Visualisation (MASSIVE).

Eligibility:

Researchers in publicly funded research organisations.

Application guide:

Applications must be completed online here <http://nf.nci.org.au/accounts/> .

For more information please click here <http://nf.nci.org.au/accounts/call_for_applications.pdf> .

Indirect cost recovery:

This scheme is subject to University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Office Contact:

Yamini Sandiran on 8627 8101

Email: yamini.sandiran at sydney.edu.au

Closing date:

27 October 2010

 

FELLOWSHIPS & AWARDS

7.

Funding Body:

Royal Geographical Society

Internet link: http://www.rgs.org/

Title:

The Ralph Brown Expedition Award 

Description:

The Ralph Brown Expedition Award is offered to the leader of an expedition working in a marine environment. This includes the study of coral reefs, rivers, lakes and shallow seas. The project should be of value to the host country and, where possible, to the local community. .

The award has been created in memory of the late Ralph Brown, a former world jet boat champion, who was a passionate participant in many expeditions in watery environments around the world.

Eligibility:

Applicants must be fellows or members of the Society. The grant is open to applicants from any nation.

Amount awarded:

The grant is a single annual award worth £12,500.

Application guide:

For more information please click here. <http://www.rgs.org/OurWork/Grants/Research/Ralph+Brown+Expedition+Award.htm> 

Indirect cost recovery:

This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Office Contact:

Kate Taylor on 8627 8137

Email: kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au

Closing date:

12 November 2010

 

 

 

 

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