[Usyd-research-announce] Research Grants Bulletin 2 December 2011

Fri Dec 2 17:38:01 EST 2011

General news
Update..........
As you know the Bulletin is changing.  We are still working to produce a Bulletin that meets your needs most effectively.  Thank you to those people who have provided feedback.  Ultimately, access to the database of funding opportunities will be made available to all recipients of the current Bulletin.  We have begun to train the RSOs at the local level who will be able to provide support once access is available to you.
Thank you for your patience.

*Please note - all applications must be submitted to the Research Grants Administration and Fund (RGAF) team by the “Deadline”.

INTERNAL CLOSING DATE: see “Deadline”
EXTERNAL CLOSING DATE: see “Closing Date”

UNIVERSITY CHRISTMAS CLOSE DOWN
Our internal closing dates for applications will be affected by the Christmas close down.
Before submitting your application to RGAF please double check the internal closing dates.

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NHMRC Program info for 2013
Information for PROGRAM GRANTS 2013 is now available on the NHMRC website:

http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply-funding/program-grants

Applications for Program Grants will be available on 9 March 2012.

NHMRC - Information for Mental Health Targeted Call for Research
is now available on the NHMRC website:

http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply-funding/mental-health-targeted-call-research
 Prevention of, and early intervention in, mental illness in children and young people
NHMRC wishes to call upon the expertise of the mental health research community in the area of child and youth mental health – an area of international significance. This TCR will provide up to $13 million of funding for the best researchers to build evidence and translate evidence into improved mental health practice.
 Applications open on 30 November 2011 and close on 4 April 2012.
All Mental Health Targeted Call for Research applications must be commenced in RGMS by 5.00pm (AEDST) 8 February 2012.

Hendra virus research grants

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

These grants provide funding for research into the Hendra virus. Up to $3 million for up to three years is available.

Closing date: 18 Jan 12

http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply-funding/urgent-call-research-hendra-virus

Deadline: 12 Dec 11

Contact: Sherridan Blackman, sherridan.blackman at sydney.edu.au<mailto:sherridan.blackman at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8141

National Institutes of Health (NIH) - 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 plan to submit an application for an NIH scheme please contact Kate Taylor in Research Grants on 02 8627 8137 kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au> to assist you with the application process.

On and Off Farm Research and Development

Australian Wool Innovation
Call for proposals - Australian Wool Innovation Limited (AWI),invitations are open to submit a project proposal as part of its annual ‘Call for Proposals’ for organisations interested in on-farm R&D and off-farm R&D projects with AWI.  AWI is seeking to invest in projects that support our integrated R&D and marketing strategy along the global wool pipeline, from farm to fashion.

Closing Date: 1 Feb 2012
www.wool.com/projects<https://webmail.sydney.edu.au/owa/redir.aspx?C=09795702f059492f8441c3d579cc3593&URL=http%3a%2f%2fauc.tractionplatform.com%2fid%3d4562%2c18210378%2c35745499%2c141747%2c1%3ferl%3dhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.wool.com%252Fprojects>

Deadline: 24 Jan 12

Contact: Luda Kuchieva, luda.kuchieva at sydney.edu.au<mailto:luda.kuchieva at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8106

Filling the Research Gap

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Filling the Research Gap is a component of Carbon Farming Futures and will invest $201 million to support research into emerging abatement technologies, strategies and innovative management practices that reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the land sector, sequester carbon and enhance sustainable agricultural practices.

Closing Date: 3 Feb 2012
http://www.daff.gov.au/climatechange/carbonfarmingfutures/ftrg

Deadline: 24 Jan 12

Contact: Luda Kuchieva, luda.kuchieva at sydney.edu.au<mailto:luda.kuchieva at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8106

Research Funding Opportunities:

Research grants
Parkinson’s NSW – CLOSING SOON!
Funding is available for biological, non-clinical and clinical, or psychosocial research into all aspects of Parkinson's disease. Funding may be awarded as one research grant with a value of $60,000, as two research grants worth $30,000 each or as seed grants of up to $20,000.
Closing date: 12 Dec 11
http://www.parkinsonsnsw.org.au/about-parkinsons-nsw/research-grants/<https://webmail.sydney.edu.au/owa/redir.aspx?C=09795702f059492f8441c3d579cc3593&URL=http%3a%2f%2fwww.parkinsonsnsw.org.au%2fabout-parkinsons-nsw%2fresearch-grants%2f>

Deadline: 5 Dec 11

Jane Zhang, jane.zhang at sydney.edu.au<mailto:jane.zhang at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8103

Postgraduate meetings awards

Quaternary Research Association

These enable postgraduates to attend QRA meetings. Awards normally cover 50 per cent of the costs of the meeting (excluding travel to the venue), and the remaining 50 per cent must be found from other sources.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://www.qra.org.uk/grants/4

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

ASM/CCID program in infectious disease and public health microbiology

American Society for Microbiology

The goal of the fellowship is to support the development of new approaches, methodologies and knowledge in infectious disease prevention and control in areas within the public health mission of the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention. The fellowship provides up to $100,986 for a period of up to two years.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://www.asm.org/index.php/education/asmcdc-program-in-infectious-disease-and-public-health-microbiology.html

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

A Verville fellowship

Smithsonian Institution

This in-residence fellowship is intended for the analysis of major trends, developments and accomplishments in the history of aviation or space studies. A stipend of $50,000 will be awarded for a 12-month fellowship. Verville fellows are also eligible for a research allowance of up to $5,000.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://www.nasm.si.edu/getinvolved/fellow/vfellow.cfm

Deadline: 13 Dec 11
Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Bernstein grant

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Foundation

The purpose of this grant is to encourage original research projects which will advance facial and reconstructive surgery. One grant of $25,000 may be awarded.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://www.aafprs.org/physician/awards_grants/bernstein_grant.html

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Charles A Lindbergh chair in aerospace history

Smithsonian Institution

This award is open to senior scholars with distinguished records of publication who are currently working on, or anticipate to be working on, books in aerospace history. The award recipient will receive replacement of salary funds and benefits up to a maximum of $100,000. Research and relocation expenses are also negotiable.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://www.nasm.si.edu/getinvolved/fellow/lindfellow.cfm

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Delft technology fellowship

Delft University of Technology - Technische Universiteit Delft (TU Delft)

This fellowships aims to substantially increase the number of top female scientists. To help this, the fellowship offers high-profile, tenure-track positions to top female scientists in research fields in which Delft University of Technology is active. The fellowship is offered at the assistant, associate or full professor level and is worth a maximum of €8,622 per month over five years, with a maximum starting grant of €300,000.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://home.tudelft.nl/en/about-tu-delft/working-at-tu-delft/tu-delft-as-employer/delft-technology-fellowship/apply-now/

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Guggenheim fellowship

Smithsonian Institution

This in-residence fellowship offers pre- or postdoctoral researchers the opportunity to conduct research into the history of aviation and space flight. The stipend for postdoctoral fellowships is $42,000 for a 12-month term, and the predoctoral stipend is $27,000 for a 12-month term.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://www.nasm.si.edu/getinvolved/fellow/gfellow.cfm

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Investigator development grant

American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Foundation

The aim of this program is to support the work of a young faculty member in facial plastic surgery conducting significant clinical or laboratory research who is also involved in the training of resident surgeons in research. One grant of $15,000 may be awarded.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12 http://www.aafprs.org/physician/awards_grants/investigator_grant.html

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Mary Isabel Sibley fellowship

Phi Beta Kappa Society

In 2009, the fellowship will be made to support research in Greek language, literature, history or archaeology. The fellowship has a stipend of $20,000.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://www.pbk.org/infoview/PBK_InfoView.aspx?t=&id=28

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Mellon postdoctoral fellowships in Asian studies

Cornell University

This postdoctoral teaching research fellowship is for two years. Special preference is given to candidates who work at the intersection of media studies and literature. Each fellowship offers a stipend of $45,000 a year.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://www.arts.cornell.edu/sochum/mellon_post-d_fellowships.html

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Molecular evolution fellowships

Smithsonian Institution

These fellowships are offered to support research in molecular evolution and analytical methods in evolution at the Smithsonian Institution. Applicants must propose to conduct research in-residence for a period of 12 to 24 months. The stipend is worth $45,000 per year.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/MEFELL/MEFELLapp.htm

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Postdoctoral and senior research fellowship

Smithsonian Institution

The Smithsonian Institution invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowships to support research in fields that are actively pursued by the museums and research organizations of the institution. The stipend is worth up to $50,000 per year.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://www.si.edu/ofg/Applications/SIFELL/SIFELLapp.htm

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Research grants

Savoy Foundation

Research grants will be available to clinicians or established scientists working on epilepsy or related subjects. The grants have a maximum value of $25,000.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://www.savoy-foundation.ca/eng/prog-rech/contenu.htm

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Start up grants

AO Research Institute

These support unconventional, novel projects dealing with trauma, surgery of the musculoskeletal system and related problems. Individuals and research groups may apply for up to CHF60,000 annually over a maximum of two years.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://www.aofoundation.org/research/research-funding/Pages/aorf-application-report-form.aspx

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Terra Foundation for American art fellowship

Smithsonian Institution

These fellowships support work by scholars from abroad who are researching American art or by US scholars, especially those who are investigating international contexts for American art. Stipends are worth up to $45,000 per year, plus research and travel allowances.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://si.edu/ofg/

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Three-year Tupper postdoctoral fellowships in tropical biology

Smithsonian Institution

Disciplines include ecology, anthropology, paleontology, paleoecology, evolutionary biology, molecular phylogenetics, biogeography, animal behavior, neurobiology, soil sciences and physiology of tropical plants and animals. The annual stipend is $45,000 with yearly travel and research allotments.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://www.stri.si.edu/english/education_fellowships/fellowships/index.php

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Yamagiwa-Yoshida memorial international cancer study grants

Union for International Cancer Control

These enable cancer investigators from any country to carry out bilateral research projects abroad that exploit complementary materials or skills, including training in advanced experimental research methods and techniques. Grants are worth $10,000 each on average over a maximum of three months.

Closing date: 15 Jan 12

http://www.uicc.org/fellowships/study-grants

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Individual postdoctoral fellowship

Major documentation project

Small grants Hans Rausing Endangered Languages Project

Fellowships provide support costs for individuals for up to two years. The average award is worth £95,000.

Closing date: 16 Jan 12

http://www.hrelp.org/grants/apply/

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

International postdoctoral fellowships

Novo Nordisk A/S

Fellowships are for scientists (including medical doctors) who have obtained their PhD degree within the past six years or plan to do so within the next six months.

Closing date: 17 Jan 12

http://www.novonordisk.com/careers/phds-and-postdocs/fellowships-scholarships.asp?sLangId=dk#<http://www.novonordisk.com/careers/phds-and-postdocs/fellowships-scholarships.asp?sLangId=dk>

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Marie Curie international postdoc fellowship programme

Forskningsrådet för Arbetsliv och Socialvetenskap - Swedish Council for Working Life and Social Research

The programme has been created to increase international mobility and collaboration, but it is also an extension of the broad range of grants open for researchers in order for them to pursue a career path in science. Fellowships are for a period of up to 24 months and include living allowance, travel allowance, mobility allowance and research cost contribution.

Closing date: 18 Jan 12

http://cofas.fas.se/en/How-to-apply/Call/

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Early career research grants

International Association for the Study of Pain

These support a researcher in the early career stage of pain investigations. Seven grants of $20,000 each will be awarded.

Closing date: 20 Jan 12

http://www.iasp-pain.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=IASP_Early_Career_Research_Grants_Program1

Deadline: 13 Dec 11

Contact: Kate Taylor, kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au<mailto:kate.taylor at sydney.edu.au>, 02 8627 8137

Royal Society of Chemistry

There are multiple awards available for nomination.

http://www.rsc.org/ScienceAndTechnology/Awards

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