Archive for May, 2008

External closing date is 1 June and 1 Dec yearly; UNE internal closing date is 26 May and 24 Nov.
http://www.wennergren.org/programs/programs_show.htm?doc_id=370402&attrib_id=13233

Conference and Workshop Grants are for amounts up to $15,000. In accordance with the mission of the Foundation, priority is given to events that foster the creation of an international community of research scholars in anthropology and advance significant and innovative anthropological research.

Conferences are defined as public events that are comprised primarily of oral and poster presentations to a larger audience of anthropologists.
Workshops are defined as working meetings that focus on developing and debating topical issues in theoretical anthropology.

Applicants must submit application materials using the Foundation’s online application submission procedure as well as send printed copies of these materials to the Foundation by regular mail.

External closing date is 23 May; UNE internal closing date 20 May 2008.
http://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/fisheries/student-research-grants

One of the main functions of the Fisheries Scientific Committee is to assess nominations for listing (or de-listing) threatened species, populations and ecological communities of fish and marine vegetation. The Committee also assesses the listing of key threatening processes. At times this task is made difficult by the absence of important scientific data on species distribution, abundance, habitat and ecology. This information is also important for the preparation of the Priorities Action Statement and Recovery Plans by NSW Department of Primary Industries.

The FSC will award several small student research grants, up to $3000, aimed at filling gaps in research information for threatened and rare species of fish and marine vegetation in NSW. Grants are intended for use by undergraduate 3rd year major project students, or as part of an Honours, Masters or PhD project.

Please read the information for applicants prior to submission of an application. Grants will not be issued for work on common or alien species or to students applying from institutions outside Australia.

Applicants should contact the Fisheries Scientific Committee Executive Officer prior to submission of an application, ph (02) 4916 3828 or email fsc@dpi.nsw.gov.au.

External closing date is 14 July 2008; UNE internal closing date is 9 July 2008.
http://www.humanities.org.au/Grants/PubSubs/PubSubs.htm

One of the aims of the Australian Academy of the Humanities is to advance knowledge of the Humanities by encouraging and supporting scholarship, and the pursuit of excellence, in the broad-ranging fields of the Humanities.

In accordance with this aim, the AAH includes in its activities the Publication Subsidy Scheme to provide modest financial support of up to AU$3,000 for the publication of scholarly works of high quality in the Humanities.

The scheme is designed to assist Humanities scholars based in Australia. Both independent scholars and those working within an institution are eligible for the scheme.
The AAH gives priority to works that require a subsidy for their viability as a publishing venture, or for the inclusion of essential items such as illustrations, photographs or maps.
The AAH normally supports publications that have already been accepted by a reputable and refereed academic publisher. In the case of in-house publications (of conference papers etc.), external assessment of the work will be required.
Although the scheme is generally intended for conventional, hardcopy publications, the AAH will consider applications for subsidy support of online works.

External closing date is 30 June 2008; UNE internal closing date is 25 June 2008.
http://www.nwf.org.au/grants/applications.htm

Before submitting your application, please contact the Executive Officer, Beth Mellick, beth@nwf.org.au, 03 5472 1316.

Mission
The objectives of the Foundation are:
• to build capacity in local communities to effect long-term beneficial change in the natural environment
• to support and encourage research into, and monitoring of, all aspects of Australia’s natural environment
• to support education relating to our natural environment.

Principles
Wherever possible, funded projects will:
• be innovative and serve as a model for future projects
• show collaboration with other groups, particularly community groups
• result in long term improvement of the natural environment
• indicate clearly, and thoughtfully, how advice of the project’s outcomes will be shared.

The more closely your project is aligned with the above principles, the more likely you are to be considered. Individuals as well as organisations are invited to apply.

External closing date is 1 June 2008; UNE internal closing date is 27 May 2008.
http://www.ahrgs.com.au/How-to-Apply.aspx

The aim of the Scheme is to provide financial support for independent research into the potential effects of alcohol consumption.

Among the key objectives of the AHRGS is to help build capacity among young researchers in the early stages of their career and, for example, assist them building towards a position where they can compete for grants from the National Health and Medical Research Council.

The value of the grants is modest in the first instance, but it is hoped that it will expand to previous levels or beyond in the next few years. However, the amount of $35,000 would not be exceeded for any single grant recipient. Research proposals would normally be for one year only. Successful applicants will be required to prepare a report on the results of their work for comment at the end of the year,

External closing date is 15 June yearly; UNE internal closing date is 2 June 2008.
http://www.afsp.org/index.cfm?page_id=0535FDA2-FA7D-AAE8-D7A9A6BCFFE3574B

• Distinguished Investigator Grants for up to $100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of associate professor or higher with an established record of research and publication on suicide.
• Standard Research Grants for up to $75,000 over two years are awarded to individual investigators at any level.
• Young Investigator Grants for up to $85,000 over two years are awarded to investigators at the level of assistant professor or lower. In addition to a maximum of $75,000 for the investigator’s research, these grants provide an additional $10,000 ($5,000 per year) for an established suicide researcher who will mentor the Young Investigator.
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowships for up to $100,000 over two years are awarded to investigators who have received a Ph.D., M.D., or other doctoral degree within the preceding six years and have not had more than three years of fellowship support. Fellows receive a progressive stipend of $42,000 in the first year and $46,000 in the second, with an institutional allowance of $6,000 per year.
• Pilot Grants of up to $30,000 over one or two years are awarded to investigators at any level. These grants provide seed money for new projects that have the potential to lead to subsequent larger investigations.

External closing date is 20 June 2008; UNE internal closing date is 16 June 2008.
http://www.daff.gov.au/market-access-trade/iac/atc-program

The ATC Program seeks to strengthen the already close relationship between Australia and China in agriculture and related areas. It aims to provide an opportunity for Australia to share its expertise and capacity in areas relevant to China’s needs such as in agricultural development, supply chain management, quarantine management, rural adjustment and environmental management.

The ATC Program seeks to build capacity in Chinese government agencies and industry officials to produce outcomes closely linked with areas of Australian interest in agricultural trade with China, and address issues relevant to both Australia and China to further strengthen the bilateral relationship.

Applications are invited from:
• industry groups and rural and regional associations;
• educational, research and academic institutions;
• small, medium and large businesses;
• government departments and agencies.

Priorities of the 2008-09 funding round include, but are not limited to, the following:
• strengthening environmental and food safety standards;
• enhancing the operational effectiveness of import clearance standards to promote agricultural trade;
• strengthening agricultural supply chains.

For further information contact the Program Coordinator at the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry via email atc@daff.gov.au or phone +61 2 6272 3712.

External closing date is 31 Aug 2008; UNE internal closing date is 25 Aug 2008.
http://www.fulbright.com.au/

Fulbright Scholarships can provide the opportunity for Australian citizens to undertake 8-12 months research in the United States related to their Australian PhD.

Australian PhD students can now stop the clock on their Australian Postgraduate Scholarship (APA, APIA or university based) to undertake international research through another scholarship, such as Fulbright.
Applicants must have a record of achievement in their chosen field, such as academic record, professional recognition, publications, exhibitions, performances or presentations.

Applicant proposals need to be feasible and relevant to the interests of the applicant, along with Australia and the United States.
Proposals should identify:
• An educational component of study and / or research
• Define and outline goals of the program and the role of the United States and its institutions in achieving these goals.
• Define the relevance and value of the program to further the mutual understanding and relationships between the United States and Australia
• Define the potential benefits to the applicant’s institution, employer and/or industry.
• Outline how results and/or outcomes will be disseminated.
• Outline the long term links that may be established at a personal, industry and professional level.

Funding is for a maximum of four to twelve months, depending on the scholarship. If staying longer, scholars are required to provide proof of funds to support the remainder of their stay in the United States.

Scholarship must be started between July 1 and June 30.

Applicants must prove affiliation with a host U.S. institution, via a formal letter of invitation, or proof of enrolment. If affiliation is in progress but unconfirmed at time of application submission, any email/s or copies of informal correspondence which indicate current negotiations must be provided.

External closing date is 19 May 2008; UNE internal closing date is 16 May 2008.
dhoba@doh.health.nsw.gov.au

The NSW Health Drug and Alcohol Research Grants Program is administered through the Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Office (MHDAO). Each year a number of research grants are allocated to contribute towards well informed clinical practice in drug and alcohol services and programs in NSW. This grants program helps MHDAO fulfil its responsibility under the Drug Summit funding, NSW Health Drug and Alcohol Plan and drug and alcohol issues across the state.

CRITERIA
Round 1:
1. The research must be based on NSW populations, and an investigator or industry partner must be based in NSW.

2. Applicants must clearly state under which ‘category’ their application is to be assessed. The Research Sub Committee has established the following four priorities (categories) for 2008/09:

1. Workforce
a. Evaluation of innovative modality of service delivery and treatment (Information Technology, on-line, telephone, video-link, nurse practitioner etc.)
b. Clinician fatigue, burnout and trauma (incidence, severity, stress and/or resilience factors)
c. Evaluation of NSW/National guidelines/policy implementation

2. Alcohol Interventions
a. Pharmacotherapies (maintenance and withdrawal)
b. Harm reduction
c. Special populations (e.g. pregnant women, Aboriginal, liver disease, adolescents and older persons etc.)

3. Psychostimulants (evaluation, withdrawal, mental health)

4. Other Clinical Programs
a. Investigators are also invited to submit applications for research into other clinical programs (Opioid Treatment Program, Hepatitis C Virus, clinical drug and alcohol research etc.)

3. Applicants must clearly indicate which ‘type’ of grant they are applying for; there are two types of applications in 2008/09. These are:
i. Clinician Conducted Research Grant (CCRG) - encourages clinicians to conduct research in their clinical setting. CCRG applications that have demonstrated support (financial and/or flexible working time) will be strongly regarded. For examples of CCRG projects, refer to Appendix 1. CCRG applications must be aimed at one of the four priority areas. Applicants should have links to a research team, or be supervised by an experienced researcher, or be able to demonstrate capacity in research methodology. These grants will be awarded in the range of $5,000 to $15,000.

ii. Research Grant (RG) – invites applicants to conduct a research study in one of the four priority areas. These grants will normally be awarded in the range between $50,000 to $100,000. Whilst researchers from across Australia are invited to apply demonstrated links and engagement of a NSW Area Health Service will be considered in awarding RG’s.

4. CCRG applications should have demonstrated links to local services that are relevant to the research project.

5. CCRG applications will be assessed on different criteria to the RG applications, the CCRG criteria includes:
a. Past experience of applicant
b. Supervisor experience
c. Importance of the potential findings and outcomes
d. Need for funding into the area proposed
e. Scientific validity of the project
f. Method
g. Feasibility of the proposal
h. Track record of applicant
i. Likelihood of publication
j. Application to clinical practice

6. RG applications are assessed on the following criteria:
a. Potential to provide significant advance and/or important discovery and/or innovation to field
b. Potential to provide an answer to an important question
c. Relevance in clinical practice and policy, applicability across system
d. Appropriateness and quality of methods and timeline proposed
e. Feasibility of recruitment
f. Demonstrated skills to conduct the research
g. Availability of resources

7. Applications must adhere to the page limit indicated on the template and also address all specified areas listed.

8. Applications must be endorsed by the Area Drug and Alcohol Director and/or Chief Executive (CE) or their nominee, in writing.

General Information:
• Consideration will be given to funding preliminary work that will contribute to future applications to other funding bodies. This grant may also be used for pilot studies to support future submissions for a larger research study.

• Tobacco-based research projects will be not be eligible for funding through the program, with the exception of research that investigates the relationship between tobacco and alcohol and illicit drugs.

• Successful applicants are required to submit a six month and final report. Non-submission of a report will result in the researcher being viewed unfavourably in any future applications to the NSW Health Drug and Alcohol Research Grants Program.

• A grant’s duration is generally one year.
• There is no set amount on the funding specified for each priority area.
• A total amount of approximately $400,000 will be awarded in 2008/09.
• In certain circumstances continued funding may be considered upon the conclusion of a recipient’s 1-year grant.

Continued funding will be contingent on the following conditions:
o Applications will be submitted and assessed competitively alongside all other applications.
o Continued funding through the MHDAO.
o That satisfactory progress has been made at the end of the first year of funding.
o That a second year of funding builds on the first year’s findings.
o Project demonstrates potential for publication and dissemination of findings.

External closing date is 30 June 2008; UNE internal closing date is 23 June 2008.
http://www.ankc.org.au/home/inner.asp?pageID=120&mainID=72

The Canine Research Foundation is seeking applications for grants for research to commence in the year 2009. The Foundation is an independent public trust for the purposes of funding research directed at improving canine health, which it does through a program of annual research grants. The Australian National Kennel Council has adopted the Foundation as its research-funding vehicle.

Grants may be made by the Foundation for research projects relating to canine health where the research is conducted by an Australian university.

Grants per project will normally be in the order of $5,000-25,000 in any one year. Projects may extend beyond one year but funding each year will be dependent upon satisfactory progress as given in interim reports. Funds will be available as arranged through the university.