[Usyd-research-announce] Research Grants Bulletin 28 October 2011

Fri Oct 28 16:13:36 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”.  For all application enquiries please contact Joanne Elliot in RGAF on 02 8627 8107 joanne.elliot at sydney.edu.au<mailto:joanne.elliot at sydney.edu.au>

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

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RESEARCH OPEN DAY – REGISTER NOW
“Make the decisions that are right for you”
Wednesday 23rd November 2011
9.00am – 5.00pm, Main Quad
Over the past few weeks, we have given you a taste of what’s on offer at the Research Open Day. Now a full program is available of the day’s events. Find out how you can build your research career, improve your chances of securing grants, manage your obligations and take your research to the wider world. The Open Day will instruct you on how to make the decisions that are right for you!
Register online for Open Day<http://sydney.edu.au/research_support/open_day/register>

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 Joanne Elliot in Research Grants on 02 8627 8107 joanne.elliot at sydney.edu.au<mailto:joanne.elliot at sydney.edu.au> to assist you with the application process.

MEDIA SKILLS FOR RESEARCHERS WORKSHOP
Learning solutions is running a workshop on Media Skills for Researchers, to be facilitated by Associate Professor Michael Anderson.
The aim of this workshop is to help you understand how using the media effectively can make a significant difference to the public understanding of your research.  You will also learn to use the internal resources of the University more effectively, prepare you to take your message to the community through the print media, radio and television and will review the potential for using new media.
For more information about the workshop or to enroll via Career Path please click on this link:  Media Skills for Researchers – 25 November 2011<https://www.auth.usyd.edu.au/CornerStone/cornerstone-login.cgi?link=%2fdeeplink%2fssodeeplink.aspx%3fmodule%3dtranscript%26loid%3decfde72e-8ed1-4ec0-98ad-10b689cc6f0e>
Date: Friday 25th November 2011 - Commencing at 9.00 am and finishing at 1pm
Venue:  Learning Solutions – Seminar Room 2 – L03B Bligh Building
For further information or if you have any questions please contact Leanne Hadley-Tree at Learning Solutions on 9035 4732.

International Conference: Energy & Meteorology 2011
This 4-day conference will be valuable to some of your students and/or researchers in the fields related to climate change, environmental management, atmospheric, oceanic, hydrologic, meteorology and other related sciences.  The conference provides a great opportunity to network with scientists, engineers, economists, policy makers and other specialists working at the junction between weather, climate and energy.
Venue: Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort & Spa, Gold Coast, Queensland
Date: 8-11 November 2011
Fee: Discounts available see website for more details
Registration forms and more info available at:  http://www.icem2011.org/

Research Funding Opportunities:

Harry Windsor Research Grants

Australian Respiratory Council

The Australian Respiratory Council (ARC) is seeking to award several one-year research grants of approximately $50,000 each in 2011. To be eligible, you must have submitted an NHMRC Project Grant for funding in 2011. Offers will be made on the basis of merit to those applicants who did not make the cut-off for NHMRC funding.

Closing date: 11 Nov 11

http://www.thearc.org.au/HarryWindsorGrants.aspx

Deadline: 4 Nov 11

Grass fellowship in neuroscience

Grass Foundation

The foundation encourages independent research by investigators early in their careers and increases research opportunities for persons planning careers in neurobiological investigation. Fellowships provide funds to support an investigator for one summer at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts.

Closing date: 05 Dec 11 (Forecast)

http://www.grassfoundation.org/fellowships/grass_fellowship/guidelines_app.html

Deadline: 28 Nov 11

IADR/Academy of Osseointegration innovation in implant sciences award

International Association for Dental Research and American Association for Dental Research

Applications should relate to some phase of implant therapy including diagnosis, device or procedure that advances scientific knowledge of implant dentistry or tissue engineering. One competitive award of up to $75,000 will be provided to recipients.

Closing date: 05 Dec 11

http://www.dentalresearch.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3920

Deadline: 28 Nov 11

IADR/Colgate community-based research award for caries prevention

International Association for Dental Research and American Association for Dental Research

This supports research into the field of cariology in order to promote oral health improvement globally, with a focus on community-based research for the prevention and management of caries. Up to $75,000 is available, which may be offered as one award or multiple smaller awards.

Closing date: 05 Dec 11

http://www.iadr.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3905

Deadline: 28 Nov 11

IADR/GlaxoSmithKline innovation in oral care awards

International Association for Dental Research and American Association for Dental Research

These innovation awards offer opportunities for investigators to conduct dental research that will have a direct impact on the oral health of the public. The award is worth up to $75,000.

Closing date: 05 Dec 11

http://www.dentalresearch.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=3426

Deadline: 28 Nov 11

Empower postdoctoral fellowships

Irish Research Council for Science, Engineering and Technology

This scheme is designed to encourage excellence in research by providing top quality, early career researchers with the opportunity to associate with established, internationally recognised research teams at Irish host institutions. Fellowships are tenable for two years and are worth €39,640 per annum.

Closing date: 07 Dec 11

http://www.ircset.ie/Default.aspx?tabid=78

Deadline: 30 Nov 11

Premier’s fellowships

Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation

These fellowships provide funding for internationally recognised researchers to lead prominent research teams in Queensland. The total amount of funding associated with the fellowship is $1,25 million over five years. This award is in Australian research income Category 2.

Closing date: 09 Dec 11

http://www.business.qld.gov.au/science/smart-futures-fund.html

Deadline: 02 Dec 11

Research awards

Australian Coral Reef Society

These awards are available for students working towards their MSc or PhD on a topic involving Australian coral reefs at an Australian university. Up to two grants of $2,000 and two prizes of $2,500 will be awarded.

Closing date: 09 Dec 11

http://www.australiancoralreefsociety.org/student-awards

Deadline: 02 Dec 11

Ibn Khaldun prize

Middle East Economic Research Centre

This recognises outstanding individual and co-authored papers by young scientists on Middle East economics. The prize is worth $250 and includes exemption from dues and submission fees for two consecutive years.

Closing date: 10 Dec 11

http://www.meeaweb.org/prizeannouncements.htm

Deadline: 02 Dec 11

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