[Usyd-research-announce] Research Grants Bulletin 17 February 2012

[Research Grants]

General news



Planning to submit an application?

If you are considering applying for any of these opportunities, please let us know by emailing research.grants at sydney.edu.au<mailto:research.grants at sydney.edu.au> as soon as possible and at least one week before the grant closing date. The Research Grants Administration and Funding (RGAF) team has experience with the requirements of many of the opportunities listed in the bulletin, and can assist with your application and help with compliance matters.



RGAF also needs to know that you have submitted an application for funding to ensure that the university is compliant with government reporting requirements. If you submit your application directly to the funding body, please send

·         A copy of the application; and

·         A completed research proposal clearance form

to research.grants at sydney.edu.au<mailto:research.grants at sydney.edu.au>




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Research Funding Opportunities:


Discovery early career researcher award (DECRA)

Australian Research Council

This scheme provides funding to support research by early career researchers. Funding is worth up to $125,000 per annum, with a fixed salary component of $80,000 per annum and project costs up to $40,000 per annum, for up to three years full-time. This award is in Australian research income Category 2

NOTE: Internal closing date – 2 March 2012

Request not to assess due 7 March 2012

ARC Closing date: 21 Mar 2012

http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/decra/fundingrules.htm


National infrastructure grants

National Breast Cancer Foundation

The aim of these grants is to help improve access to the technology, materials and core capabilities required by the Australian breast cancer research community. The grants have a maximum value of $250,000 per annum for up to five years.

Closing date: 23 Mar 12
http://www.health.nsw.gov.au/rural/alliedhealth/rural_grants.asp


Creative fellowships

State Library of Victoria

These support original use of the library collections for new work in all areas of enquiry. Grants are worth $12,500 for three months, $25,000 for six months and $50,000 for 12 months. This award is in Australian research income Category 2.

Closing date: 23 Mar 12

http://www.slv.vic.gov.au/our-community/fellows-scholars/creative-fellowships



Research grants

Australian Flora Foundation

Projects should focus on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants. The foundation expects to support between two and four projects with $5,000 to $12,000 each in 2013, with possible extension into 2014.

Closing date: 19 Mar 12

http://www.aff.org.au/AFF2_Call_for_applications.htm



Australia-Japan Foundation grants

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT)

Funding priority will be given to projects that strengthen Australia’s relationship with Japan through people-to-people engagement across a diverse range of sectors. This award is in Australian research income Category 2.

Closing date: 23 Mar 12

http://ajf.australia.or.jp/en/awards/grants/


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:joanne.elliot at sydney.edu.au> to assist you with the application process.



NACADA research grants
National Academic Advising Association
NACADA research support is intended to facilitate research related to academic advising. Up to $5,000 may be awarded to support a single-year award, while multi-year awards are worth up to $5,000 per annum.
Closing date: 19 Mar 12
http://www.nacada.ksu.edu/Clearinghouse/Research_Related/Grant-Guidelines.htm



Leibniz-DAAD research fellowships

German Academic Exchange Service - Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst

These enable highly qualified foreign postdoctoral investigators to conduct research at Leibniz institutes in Germany. Grants provide a monthly instalment of €1,840 and a monthly subsidy of €58 for insurance costs, over a maximum of 12 months. A two-month German language course may also be funded.

Closing date: 20 Mar 12

http://www.daad.de/deutschland/foerderung/ausschreibungen/16753.en.html



Summer data policy institute fellowship

Association for Institutional Research

The institute is an intensive introduction to National Science Foundation and National Center for Education Statistics datasets and research methodologies using large national data sources. Hotel, meals, and instructional costs are provided for selected fellows. US travel is covered in full and international travel is covered up to $700.

Closing date: 21 Mar 12

http://www.airweb.org/EducationAndEvents/FaceToFaceLearning/Pages/NationalDataInstitute.aspx



International service in crop science award

Crop Science Society of America

This award honours creativity and innovation in bringing about specific changes in practices, products, and or programs in the crops area at the international level. The award consists of a certificate and $1,000 honorarium.

Closing date: 21 Mar 12 https://www.crops.org/awards/award/detail/?a=30



Seed science award

Crop Science Society of America

This award is presented in recognition of distinctive service to the development and utilization of quality seeds in agriculture. The award consists of a certificate and $1,000 honorarium.

Closing date: 21 Mar 12

https://www.crops.org/awards/award/detail/?a=33



Young investigator grants

Human Frontier Science Programme

The purpose of these grants is to support novel collaborations that bring biologists together with scientists from other disciplines to focus on problems at the frontiers of the life sciences. Awards are worth up to $450,000 per year for a maximum of three years.

Closing date: 21 Mar 12

http://www.hfsp.org/funding/research-grants/information-and-guidelines



Programme grants

Human Frontier Science Programme

These enable teams of independent researchers to develop new lines of research through collaboration. Awards are worth up to $250,000 for a team of two, $350,000 for a team of three and $450,000 for a team of four or more, annually, for a maximum of three years.

Closing date: 21 Mar 12

http://www.hfsp.org/funding/research-grants/information-and-guidelines



Cat health network grants

Morris Animal Foundation

The goal of the grants is to improve feline health and welfare by funding focused feline health studies. The total budget is worth approximately $100,000.

Closing date: 21 Mar 12

http://www.morrisanimalfoundation.org/for-grant-seekers/



Visiting senior fellowship program

National Gallery of Art

Fellowships are for full time research, and scholars are expected to reside in Washington and to participate in the activities of the centre throughout the fellowship period. Stipends for a two-month fellowship range from $6,000 to $8,000, depending on relocation requirements.

Closing date: 21 Mar 12

http://www.nga.gov/casva/casvavissen.shtm



Keio medical prize

Keio University Medical Science Fund

This prize is awarded to researchers in recognition of their outstanding achievements in the field of medical sciences or life sciences. There are no nationality restrictions.

Closing date: 21 Mar 12

http://www.ms-fund.keio.ac.jp/prize/index.html#selection



Higher education solutions network

Agency for International Development (USAID)

The overall goal of this programme is to substantially improve the efficacy and impact of USAID’s programmes and policies by harnessing the power of universities and other research institutions as centres of innovation for development. It is anticipated that consortium centres will receive funding of between $4 million and $5m per year and that single institution centres will receive funding of between $1m and $2m per year, over five years.

Closing date: 22 Mar 12

http://www.grants.gov/search/search.do;jsessionid=yVbxPz6XhN7BXpWvcVlS12hTbtj48h7vrJQJDnhSLScmp8qvBhrC!-335065855?oppId=142993&mode=VIEW



ESRC/HMRC/HMT collaborative tax administration research centre

Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

The aim of the centre will be to support high-quality research and related activities on tax administration to strengthen the theoretical and empirical understanding of the delivery and design of tax operations and policies. Proposals are invited for a five-year period with funding of up to £2 million at 80 per cent full economic cost.

Closing date: 22 Mar 12

Note: USydney researchers are only eligible to apply with a UK Higher Education Institution as the lead organisation

http://www.esrc.ac.uk/funding-and-guidance/funding-opportunities/19465/latest-opportunity-1.aspx



Eric Ormond Baker charitable fund grants

Equity Trustees Limited

These grants are available for general charitable purposes as well as for medical research projects or equipment or instruments of a capital nature. In total $60,000 is offered each year.

Closing date: 23 Mar 12

http://www.eqt.com.au/not-for-profit-organisations/grants/trust-list/trustdetail.aspx?ID=24



John Hurst travel fund

Medieval Pottery Research Group

The aim of this travel fund is to support members of the research group who require financial support to carry out research projects. Grants are worth up to £200 each.

Closing date: 23 Mar 12

http://www.medievalpottery.org.uk/fund.htm



PDF/PSG mentored clinical research award

Parkinson’s Disease Foundation

The grant supports new investigators in patient oriented research in Parkinson’s disease or other parkinsonian disorders under the mentorship of an experienced investigator. One award of $75,000 will be available for a one year project.

Closing date: 23 Mar 12

http://www.pdf.org/en/grant_funding_fellow



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