[Staff-bulletins] Funding Opportunities Bulletin week commencing 11th August, 2008

[Annette Ryan <annette.ryan@jcu.edu.au>]

RESEARCH OFFICE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES BULLETIN

Week commencing 11 August 2008

 

ARC INFORMATION IS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS NEWSLETTER.

 

Supervisors are asked to please ensure that students are aware of the procedures and timelines for submission of applications which must be processed through the Research Office and accompanied by a fully signed application cover sheet.

 

UPCOMING SEMINARS, CONFERENCES & FORUMS ARE LISTED AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS NEWSLETTER

 

Summary

 

Science, Engineering & IT

NEWS

1      Australian Academy of Science – to be kept informed of updates in the International Science Linkages Program – Science Academies Programme log onto the following page and register http://www.science.org.au/internat/exchlist.htm

 

 

RESEARCH GRANTS

2       Australian Geographic Society – Sponsorship

3       Sugar Research and Development Corporation – Calls for Research Project Expressions of Interest

4       World Cancer Research Fund International – Investigator Initiated Grants – Outline of Applications

5       World Community Grid – Research Proposal

6       Australian Academy of Science – 2009 Award for Research on the Conservation of Endangered Australian Vertebrate Species

7       Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) – Awards 2009

8       Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC) – Applications 2009-1010 (Preliminary Research Proposals)

9       The Australian Lions Foundation – Scientific and Medical Research on Marine Species Dangerous to Humans

10     Australian Systematic Botany Society – Hansjorg Eichler Scientific Research Fund

 

FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS & PRIZES

11     Australian Academy of Science – 2009 Selby Travelling Fellowship

12     Lizard Island Research Station – Postdoctoral Fellowship – preliminary applications

13     Lizard Island Research Station – Isobel Bennett Marine Biology Fellowship and John and Laurine Proud Fellowship (single application will be considered for both Fellowships)

14     Sigma XI The Scientific Research Society – the William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement

 

VISITS AND EXCHANGES

15     International Centre of Excellence in Water Resources Management – Visits and Exchanges

 

TRAVEL

15     Sugar Research and Development Corporation – Travel and Learning Opportunity Projects

17     Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation – Travel/Conference Funding

18     Australian Biological Resources Study – Bursaries for Student Travel Conference support Awards

 

CONFERENCE FUNDING

19     Australian Academy of Science – 2009/10 Fenner Conferences on the Environment – _expression_ of Interest

20     Australian Academy of Science – 2009/10 Boden Research Conferences – _expression_ of Interest

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

21     Sugar Research and Development Corporation – Scholarships

22     Australian-American Fulbright Commission – U.S. Senior Specialist

23     Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation – Post-Graduate Scholarships

 

 

Medicine, Health & Molecular Sciences

NEWS

24     NHMRC Clinical Research Excellence Conference

25     NHMRC Funding 2009.

26     NHMRC – routine enquiries about grant status

27     National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding.

28     Australian Academy of Science – to be kept informed of updates in the International Science Linkages Program – Science Academies Programme log onto the following page and register http://www.science.org.au/internat/exchlist.htm  

29     2008 Statistical Genetics Short Course

30     National Institutes of Health (NIH) Funding  **NEW

 

RESEARCH GRANTS

31     The Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute – Stream Thirteen:  Drivers of Successful Primary Health Care

32     Contraceptive Research and Development Program – Grants

33     Foundation for High Blood Pressure Research – ISH Visiting Postdoctoral Award

34     World Cancer Research Fund International – Investigator Initiated Grants – Outline Applications – Please refer to point 4 in the details section for further information

35     Rebecca L Cooper Medical Research Foundation – Medical Research Grants

36     Australian Rotary Health Research Fund – Mental Health:  Evaluation of Service Provision

37     Australian Rotary Health Research Fund – Rural Health:  Evaluation of Service Provision

38     Tourette Syndrome Association – Research Grant Awards – Letter of Intent

39     Oncology Nursing Society – Small Research Grants – Letter of Intent

40     Leukemia & Lymphoma Society – Career Development Program (Letters of Intent)

41     Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia – DBL Development Fund

42     Society of Hospital Pharmacists of Australia – EBEWE Pharma Oncology Pharmacy Grants

43     The Australian Lions Foundation – Scientific and Medical Research on Marine Species Dangerous to Humans – Please refer to point 9 in the details section for further information

44     Australian Podiatry Education and Research Foundation - Grants

 

FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS & PRIZES

45     The Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute – Stream Eleven:  International Visiting Fellowships

46     Foundation for High Blood Pressure Research – Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

47     Epilepsy Society of Australia – Asian-Oceanian Fellowship in Clinical Epileptology

48     Tourette Syndrome Association – Post-Doctoral Fellowships – Letter of Intent

49     Cancer Council Queensland – Senior Research Fellowship 2009-2013

50     Australian Academy of Science – Award to visit National Institutes of Health in USA

51     Australian Society for Microbiology – Research Trust Fellowship

52     Australian Society for Medical Research – Research Award

53     The Commonwealth Fund – Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy and Practice

 

TRAVEL

54     Epilepsy Society of Australia – ESA Travel Scholarships

55     The Cancer Council Queensland – Travel and study grants-in-aid

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

56     Epilepsy Society of Australia – Molly McDonnell Foundation Scholarship

57     Australian-American Fulbright Commission – U.S. Senior Specialist – Please refer to point 22 in the details section for further information

58     Alzheimer’s Australia – 2008 Hunter Postgraduate Scholarship into the Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease (applications will open on 3^rd September, 2008)

 

 Arts, Education & Social Sciences

 

RESEARCH GRANTS

59     Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia Exchange Program – Australia & India

60     Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal – Small Grants for Small Rural Communities

 

FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS & PRIZES

61     The Australian Prime Ministers Centre – Fellowship Program

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

62     Australian-American Fulbright Commission – U.S. Senior Specialist – Please refer to point 22 in the details section for further information

 

Law, Business & Creative Arts

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

63     Australian-American Fulbright Commission – U.S. Senior Specialist – Please refer to point 22 in the details section for further information

 

 

Details

 

Science, Engineering & IT

NEWS

1

Australian Academy of Science – to be kept informed of updates in the International Science Linkages Program – Science Academies Programme log onto the following page and register http://www.science.org.au/internat/exchlist.htm

 

RESEARCH GRANTS

2

Introduction:   Australian Geographic is committed to supporting scientific research, protecting and fostering a love for the environment and natural heritage, encouraging the spirit of discovery and adventure, and spreading knowledge of Australia to Australia.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Funding:  from $1,000 to $5,000

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://editorial.australiangeographic.com.au/society/index_society.aspx

Research Office Closing Date:  15^th September, 2008

3

Introduction:   The Sugar Research and Development Corporation encourages researchers to submit expressions of interest for research projects to commence from July, 2009.

Research project targets for this call are as follows:

• Mitigating risks of climate change, and facilitating adaptation to climate change and variability
• Delivering opportunities for the sugarcane industry
• Reducing production costs and/or improving the utilisation of capital and other resources for cane farming, harvesting and milling
• Increasing uptake of improved technologies and improving decision-making by industry enterprises
• Developing improved sugarcane varieties
• Reducing risks of exotic biosecurity threats, and improving management of endemic pests and weeks, including risks enhanced by climate change
• Implementing advances in precision agriculture technologies to deliver improved economic and environmental outcomes in sugarcane farming systems

SRDC requires partnership projects involving industry, researchers and/or community members.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information.  Please discuss potential proposals with an SRDC Investment Manager before submission of your _expression_ of Interest.  Feedback will be provided on draft proposals provided the draft is submitted to one of the Investment Managers by 1^st September, 2008. 

Funding:  between $1 and $1.5 million available for new projects in 2009-10.

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.srdc.gov.au/pages.aspx?id=5

Research Office Closing Date:  4^th September, 2008

4

Introduction:   The World Cancer Research Fund International is now inviting outline applications worldwide to fund research into the effects of food, nutrition and physical activity on cancer.  Preference will be given to applications that have direct relevance to human cancer – consider diets or foods as a whole and/or use whole body systems, and use foods or dietary constituents in physiological amounts.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Funding:  maximum of 150,000 pounds for up to four years, with a limit of 50,000 pounds for any one year

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.wcrf.org/research/research_grant_programme.lasso

Research Office Closing Date:  29^th September, 2008

5

Introduction:   World Community Grid invites application to use its powerful grid technology at no cost for projects that benefit humanity.  Grid technology enables researchers to access tremendous amounts of power, exceeding that of several supercomputers, to run complex computations and to accelerate the pace of their research.  Research results must be made available to the global research community and will be made available on World Community Grid’s web site.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.worldcommunitygrid.org/projects_showcase/viewSubmitAProposal.do

Research Office Closing Date:  23^rd September, 2008

6

Introduction:   The Australian Academy of Science offers the 2009 Award for Research on the Conservation of Endangered Australian Vertebrate Species for research on endangered Australian vertebrate species (endangered either locally or nationally) with the objective of understanding the causes of their decline and with a view to instituting, or improving, the management of the conditions necessary for the species’ recovery.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Funding:  a total of $20,000 is available for one or more grants

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.science.org.au/awards/conservation.htm

Research Office Closing Date:  22^nd September, 2008

7

Introduction:   The Australian institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE) makes awards in support of projects undertaken by its member universities which have an identifiable focus on nuclear and nuclear-related applications and/or on the use of Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation (ANSTO) facilities and expertise.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Funding:  average size of AINSE Awards are about $10,000

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.ansto.gov.au/ainse/for_academic_researchers/ainse_awards.html

Research Office Closing Date:  8^th September, 2008

8

Introduction:   The Rural Industries Research and Development corporation welcomes proposals that will meet the specific objectives, or a number of objectives, as outlined on the web pages. Priority will be given to proposals that fit closely with industry needs, result from consultation with industry and are supported financially by industry.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:   http://www.rirdc.gov.au/business/  

Research Office Closing Date:  Preliminary Research Proposals due to the Research Office by 8^th September, 2008

9

Introduction:   The Australian Lions Foundation requests applications from PhD, Masters or Honours students who commenced their degree in 2006 or later and research in the area of Marine Species Dangerous to Humans.  Priority will be given to PhD students.

Key Criteria;

• relevant to understanding the ecology of stingers
• relevant to the identification of stingers in the field and/or during diagnosis of patients
• relevant to the diagnosis of jellyfish syndromes and the treatment of patients
• relevant to north Queensland and Torres Strait waters

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Funding:  3 grants of $6,500 for 1 year.

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Further Information:  For further information please contact Tricia Brand 4772 or email tricia.brand@jcu.edu.au

Research Office Closing Date:  8^th September, 2008

10

Introduction:   The Australian Systematic Botany Society is calling for applications for an Award from the Hansjorg Eichler Research Fund from all current financial members of the Society.  The project must contribute to Australian systematic botany (including cryptogams) and must be carried out within Australia.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Funding:  maximum grant awarded will be $2,000

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.anbg.gov.au/asbs/eichler/index.html

Research Office Closing Date:  3^rd September, 2008

 

FELLOWSHIPS, AWARDS & PRIZES

11

Introduction:   The Australian Academy of Science is offering the 2009 Selby Travelling Fellowship to distinguished overseas scientists to visit Australia for public lecture/seminar tours and to visit scientific centres in Australia.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Funding:  tenable for visits of not less than two weeks and not more than three months.  Up to $10,000 is available to cover economy airfares and assistance towards living expenses.

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.science.org.au/awards/selby.htm

Research Office Closing Date:  22^nd September, 2008

12

Introduction:   The Lizard Island Doctoral Fellowship and the Ian Potter Fellowship at Lizard Island provide financial support for field-intensive coral reef research at the Lizard Island Research Station by outstanding PhD students.  They are presently calling for preliminary applications.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Funding:  up to $8,000 per year for field expenses and may run for up to three years

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.lizardisland.net.au/research/doctoral_fellowships.htm

Research Office Closing Date:  25^th August, 2008

13

Introduction:   The Isobel Bennett Marine Biology Fellowship and the John and Laurine Proud Fellowship provide financial support for research at the Lizard Island Research Station by researchers whose PhD degree was awarded within the past six years.  A single application will be considered for both Fellowships.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Funding:  Each provides up to $8,000 for field expenses to be spent within one year

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.lizardisland.net.au/research/postdoc_fellowships.htm

Research Office Closing Date: 27^th October, 2008

14

Introduction:   The William Procter Prize for Scientific Achievement has been awarded annually to a scientist who has made an outstanding contribution to scientific research and has demonstrated an ability to communicate the significance of this research to scientists in other disciplines

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Award:  Certificate of Award, A Steuben glass sculpture and $5,000.  In addition, each recipient is asked to designate a younger scholar, usually working in the same field, to receive a $5,000 Grant-in-Aid of Research Award.

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:  http://www.sigmaxi.org/programs/prizes/procter.shtml   

Research Office Closing Date:  22^nd September, 2008

 

VISITS AND EXCHANGES

15

Introduction:   The ICE WaRM International Visits and Exchanges Programme provides an opportunity to industry, vocational education and training and the tertiary education sector and research communities for increased engagement at an international level in the area of water resources management education.

Participants on short to medium term visits and exchanges will be able to share skills, knowledge and experiences that will benefit the individual, their home and host organisations and ICE WaRM to enhance the field of water resources management.

The ICE WaRM International Visits and Exchanges Programme aims to:

·               enhance the professional development, technical skills and expertise of participants through a variety of learning and skill development opportunities;

·               enable the exchange of scientific information and work on research projects in fields of mutual interest;

·               encourage the exchange of ideas on best practice within water-related fields;

·               showcase new initiatives in water-related fields;

·               engage participants in lectures, seminars, conferences, colloquia and symposia; and

·               promote ICE WaRM and establish / strengthen relationships between ICE WaRM and organisations involved in water resources management throughout the world.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.icewarm.com.au/page.php?pId=185

Research Office Closing Date:  22^nd October, 2008

 

TRAVEL

16

Introduction:   The Sugar Research and Development Corporation calls for applications for Travel and Learning Opportunity Projects for activities such as mentoring, conducting workshops and seminars, support of invited speakers or facilitators for industry functions, attendance at conferences, study tours, or any other activity intended to build capacity for learning, change or innovation in sugar industry people.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Funding:  maximum is $5,000 for individuals and $10,000 for groups

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.srdc.gov.au/pages.aspx?id=38

Research Office Closing Date:  4^th September, 2008

17

Introduction:   Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation provides funds to support travel to conferences and workshops that benefit RIRDC industries.

Funds may be provided to:

• provide financial assistance for researchers to present research results to relevant forums
• assist participation in specific, relevant conferences, visits or tours
• assist recognised industry conferences, seminars and workshops by providing support for delegates or speakers
• provide support for international visitors where there are clear benefits for R&D and extension to Australian rural industries

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:  http://www.rirdc.gov.au/business/   

Research Office Closing Date:   continuous but must be received by the Funding Body at least three months prior to the planned travel date

18

Introduction:   The Australian Biological Resources Study offers financial support to postgraduate students in Australian institutions to travel to a national or international conference relevant to both the student’s research programme in systematics or taxonomy and the Aim and Objectives of the ABRS.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Funding:  Maximum of $1,000 for international conferences and $500 for travel within Australia.  Up to $10,000 is available each year for these awards

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/abrs/admin/training/pubs/bursary-app-guide.doc

Research Office Closing Date: 1^st September, 2008

 

CONFERENCE FUNDING

19

Introduction:   The Australian Academy of Science invites Expressions of Interest for the 2009/10 Fenner Conferences on the Environment.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Funding:  up to $8,000

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.science.org.au/awards/fenner.htm

Research Office Closing Date:  22^nd September, 2008

20

Introduction:   The Australian Academy of Science invites Expressions of Interest for the 2009/10 Boden Research Conferences in the biological sciences.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Funding:  up to $10,000 for one conference per annum.  The Academy’s Shine Dome is available free of charge.

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.science.org.au/awards/boden.htm

Research Office Closing Date:  22^nd Septembver, 2009

 

SCHOLARSHIPS

21

Introduction:   Three new Sugar Research and Development Corporation funded scholarships are available to foster postgraduate training in technical or social disciplines relevant to SRDC’s research priorities.

Scholarship Project Proposals may be for PhD, Masters, Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate.  SRDC will consider part time scholarships for course work studies.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information 

Funding:  $26,000 stipend and $6,000 towards operating costs or fees per year for up to three years of full time study, and $1,000 for thesis publication costs

Research Office Contact:  Annette Ryan on 4781 5361

Email:  Annette.Ryan@jcu.edu.au

Internet Link:    http://www.srdc.gov.au/pages.aspx?id+39

Research Office Closing Date:  4^th September, 2008

22

Introduction:  The U.S. Senior Specialist Scholarships support Australian educational institutions to bring U.S. Senior Specialists to Australia for two to six week periods.  The aim is to support Australian educational institutions to exchange expertise and build collaboration linkages with United States faculty and professionals on curriculum and faculty development, institutional planning and a variety of other activities.

Eligibility:     Please refer to the website below for further information  <