[Usyd-research-announce] Research Grants Bulletin 29 April 2011

[Research Grants]

General news 

 

Discovery Indigenous scheme for funding commencing in 2012 - Proposals
are now open in RMS

Discovery Indigenous (DI) Proposals for funding commencing in 2012 are
now available for drafting and submission in the ARC Research Management
System (RMS) which is accessible via the ARC website
(https://rms.arc.gov.au <https://rms.arc.gov.au/> ). The closing date
for submission of Proposals is, Wednesday 7 June 2011.

Further information and submission documentation regarding the Discovery
Indigenous scheme is available at:
http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/di/di_default.htm 

If you have any questions regarding scheme, please contact Joanne Elliot
joanne.elliot at sydney.edu.au 

 

Research Opportunities Database

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

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

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

RESEARCH GRANTS

1              National Archives of Australia - Research Grants

2              Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) - Research Program

Health Sciences

NEWS

3        National Institutes of Health - NIH Funding

RESEARCH GRANTS

4              The Leukaemia Foundation - Research Grants in Aid Program

5              Australian Diabetes Society -  ADS-Servier National
Diabetes Strategy Grants 

6              Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) - Research Program

Sciences & Engineering

RESEARCH GRANTS

7              Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) - Research Program

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL

8              Marine National Facility - Research Voyages

 

 

Humanities & Social Sciences

RESEARCH GRANTS

1.

Funding Body:

National Archives of Australia

Internet link: http://www.naa.gov.au

Title:

Research Grants

Description:

A key function of the National Archives is to promote archival research
in Australia and encourage scholarly use of the National Archives
collection.

The National Archives offers three research grants for advanced research
and professional development:

*	Ian Maclean Award
<http://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/research-grants/ian-maclean/index.aspx>
for archivists and other professionals who are interested in archival
issues - up to $15,000
*	Frederick Watson Fellowship
<http://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/research-grants/frederick-watson/index.a
spx>  for established scholars - up to $15,000
*	Margaret George Award
<http://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/research-grants/margaret-george-award/in
dex.aspx>  for talented, emerging scholars - up to $10,000

Application guide:

For more information visit:
http://www.naa.gov.au/about-us/research-grants/index.aspx

Indirect cost recovery:

This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Grants Contact:

Laura Wyatt on 8627 8164

Email: laura.wyatt at sydney.edu.au

External closing date:

06 May 2011

 

2.

Funding Body:

Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) 

Title:

Research Program

Description:

DVA's Applied Research Program (ARP) commissions research that
contributes to the development of improved policies and service
delivery, and/or enables the Department to better identify the health
and wellbeing needs of the veteran community.

The ARP funds a wide variety of research from many different disciplines
including medicine, epidemiology, health promotion, psychology,
economics, sociology and public policy. High quality cross-discipline
projects are encouraged.

To be successful an ARP application needs to be substantially veteran
specific not just beneficial to veterans as a subset of the general
population. These can be found in the guideline on the website.

For more information please see the
website:http://www.dva.gov.au/health_and_wellbeing/research/arp/Pages/in
dex.aspx

Closing date:

20 May 2011

 

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 Research Grants on 02 8627 8101
yamini.sandiran at sydney.edu.au to assist you with the application
process.

 

RESEARCH GRANTS

4.

Funding Body:

The Leukaemia Foundation  

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

Title:

Research Grants in Aid Program

Description:

The Leukaemia Foundation invites expressions of interest for
grants-in-aid for research projects to support basic, applied and
translational research in Australia into the causes, treatment and care
of people living with leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood
disorders. Applicants are encouraged to develop innovative approaches to
haematological problems, especially in the areas of basic or fundamental
research.

Eligibility:

Persons working in a public hospital, university, or recognised research
institute in Australia will be eligible to apply for research funding,
fellowships and scholarships from the Foundation.

Amount awarded:

$50,000 - $110,000 per annum for one year only.

Application guide:

For more information please see the website:
http://www.leukaemia.org.au/web/research/researchgrants_applications.php

Indirect cost recovery:

This scheme is subject to University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Grants Contact:

Gab Fuller on 8627 8113

Email: gabrielle.fuller at sydney.edu.au

Closing date:

20 May 2011

 

5.

Funding Body:

Australian Diabetes Society  

Internet link: http://www.diabetessociety.com.au/

Title:

ADS-Servier National Diabetes Strategy Grants 

Description:

The ADS Council is calling for applications for the ADS-Servier National
Diabetes Strategy Grants in Memory of Barry Young. Consistent with the
focus of ADS and Servier, the grants will be for clinical projects that
involve improvement of patient care consistent with the aims of the
National Service Improvement.

Framework for Diabetes as paraphrased below:
1. Prevent and limit the progression of diabetes
2. Slow the onset of complications
3. Reduce preventable hospital admissions
4. Reduce variations in care between clinicians and health services,
across metropolitan, rural and remote settings and in care provided to
disadvantaged groups
5. One investigator must be a current financial ADS member

Application guide:

For more information visit:
http://www.diabetessociety.com.au/grants-awards.asp

Indirect cost recovery:

This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Grants Contact:

Corey Worcester on 8627 8104

Email: corey.worcester at sydney.edu.au

Closing date:

03 June 2011

 

6.

Funding Body:

Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) 

Title:

Research Program

Description:

DVA's Applied Research Program (ARP) commissions research that
contributes to the development of improved policies and service
delivery, and/or enables the Department to better identify the health
and wellbeing needs of the veteran community.

The ARP funds a wide variety of research from many different disciplines
including medicine, epidemiology, health promotion, psychology,
economics, sociology and public policy. High quality cross-discipline
projects are encouraged.

To be successful an ARP application needs to be substantially veteran
specific not just beneficial to veterans as a subset of the general
population. These can be found in the guideline on the website.

For more information please see the
website:http://www.dva.gov.au/health_and_wellbeing/research/arp/Pages/in
dex.aspx

Closing date:

20 May 2011

 

Sciences & Engineering

RESEARCH GRANTS

7.

Funding Body:

Department of Veterans' Affairs (DVA) 

Title:

Research Program

Description:

DVA's Applied Research Program (ARP) commissions research that
contributes to the development of improved policies and service
delivery, and/or enables the Department to better identify the health
and wellbeing needs of the veteran community.

The ARP funds a wide variety of research from many different disciplines
including medicine, epidemiology, health promotion, psychology,
economics, sociology and public policy. High quality cross-discipline
projects are encouraged.

To be successful an ARP application needs to be substantially veteran
specific not just beneficial to veterans as a subset of the general
population. These can be found in the guideline on the website.

For more information please see the
website:http://www.dva.gov.au/health_and_wellbeing/research/arp/Pages/in
dex.aspx

Closing date:

20 May 2011

 

CONFERENCE & TRAVEL

8.

Funding Body:

Marine National Facility

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

Title:

Research Voyages

Description:

The Marine National Facility (MNF) supports research in Australia's
regional seas and oceans and is available to Australian marine
researchers and their international collaborators.

Currently the RV Southern Surveyor - can undertake research in:

*	physical, chemical and biological oceanography
*	marine geosciences
*	fisheries
*	environmental science

The vessel is particularly suited to multi-disciplinary research
projects.

Application guide:

If you wish to apply please see the website:
http://www.marine.csiro.au/nationalfacility/application/researchvoyages.
htm

External closing date:

31 May 2011

 

 

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