The following research grants and fellowships are available to staff and post-doctoral researchers of UNSW. Funding for research grants and fellowships is a competitive process and applications will be assessed against the stated criteria and considered on competitive merit against other applications. For further information please send an email to: research@unsw.edu.au

 

 

Contact the UNSW Grants Management Office if you have any difficulty meeting these deadlines. All applications must be submitted through the UNSW Grants Management Office. UNSW salary and infrastructure information is available on the UNSW Grants Management Office homepage: http://www.gmo.unsw.edu.au Please note that at the time this information was gathered all deadline dates were correct. However prospective applicants are encouraged to check the relevant websites.

 

 

The Research Strategy Office (RSO) provides intensive strategic grantsmanship support for the major ARC funding rounds of Discovery, Linkage, and Future Fellows. For further information please visit: http://www.dvcresearch.unsw.edu.au/strategic.html

 

Future Fellows 2010 - UNSW Expressions of Interest - NOW OPEN - for further information please visit: http://www.dvcresearch.unsw.edu.au/funding.html

 

 

The Research Strategy Office houses a library of successful past research applications that researchers have made available to UNSW applicants. To make an appointment to review applications please contact Scott Hoggan (s.hoggan@unsw.edu.au; phone 9385 5600).

 

 

The role of the Researcher Development Unit is to provide training and support for UNSW researchers. We work with researchers from all research career stages on topics such as how to create a research strategy, grant writing, track record, networking, publication etc. Popular programs include the Future Research Leaders Program, the ECR@UNSW Program and our extensive ARC Linkage and Discovery Program series. Please visit our website for current opportunities: http://www.dvcresearch.unsw.edu.au/professionaldevelopment.html

 

 

Please visit the above to find out all you want to know about Ethics Online including its latest development, user documentation, training and support.

 

 

Please be advised Grants Management Office will be organizing the next set of Ethics Online Trainings in August, for more information and to register please click here

 

 

1. NHMRC - CCRE

2. Drinkwise - Community Grants

3. SRDC - Capacity Building Projects

4. Law Foundation - General Grants Program

5. NLA - Japan Study Grants

6. Department of Health and Ageing - Research Funding

7. CDMRP - Research Funding

8. Australian - American Fulbright Commission

9. ESRC - Research Funding

10. CPA Australia- Research Grant

11. CSIRO - Flagship Clusters Grants and Fellowships

 

 

12. RIRDC - Research Funding

13. AINSE - 2010 Research Awards

 

 

14. Garnett Passe & Rodney Williams Memorial Foundation

15. RACP - Jacquot Awards

16. APEG - Research Grants

17. Foundation for High Blood Pressure - Fellowship

18. Baxter International - Grants Program

19. The Commonwealth Fund - Harkness Fellowship Arts & Social Sciences

20. The Spencer Foundation - Research Grants

21. Myer Foundation - Grants Program Business,

 

 

 

22. GlaxoSmithKline

23. Royal Society of NSW

24. AAEE - Education Awards Conference & Travel Grants

25. Cass Foundation - Travel Grants

26. RIRDC - Travel Funding

 

 

1. NHMRC Centres of Research Excellence (CRE)

Website: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/index.htm

Full Program: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/grants/apply/cre/index.htm

The sponsor's CREs will provide support for teams of researchers to pursue collaborative research and develop research capacity in clinical, public health and health services. The funding will support Centres of Research Excellence in three schemes, two of which have a specific targeted area identified for one of their centres in 2009: Clinical Research including one Centre specifically targeted to Research into Asbestos Related Diseases; Health Services Research; and Population Health Research including one Centre specifically targeted to Electromagnetic Energy Research.

Internal Deadline(s): 4 September 2009

 

2. DRINKWISE Community Grants Fund

 Website: http://www.drinkwise.com.au/Default.aspx?alias=www.drinkwise.com.au/corporate

 Full Program: http://drinkwise.com.au/tabid/324/language/en-US/Default.aspx

Applications are invited from innovative and creative community-based projects that apply new ideas and different approaches to promote positive behaviour change to reduce alcohol misuse. DrinkWise will award between $5,000 and $25,000 to grants recipients.

Internal Deadline(s): 1 September 2009

 

Capacity Building Projects Website: http://www.srdc.gov.au:80/

Full Program: http://www.srdc.gov.au:80/pages.aspx?id=38

Capacity Building Projects provide support for individuals or groups to extend their experience and try something new that is of considerable value to the sugarcane industry. There are no set definitions for projects providing they demonstrate an ability to assist people to learn, change, or enhance their leadership skills. Funding of up to $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for a group is available.

Internal Deadline(s): 1 September 2009

 

General Grants Program Website: http://www.lawfoundation.net.au

Full Program: http://www.lawfoundation.net.au/grants/general

Applications are invited for the Foundations Grants program. The program supports projects that meet the Foundation's objects of improving access to justice, particularly for socially and economically disadvantaged people.

Internal Deadline(s): 24th August 2009

 

5. NATIONAL LIBRARY OF AUSTRALIA

 Japan Study Grants

Website: http://www.nla.gov.au

 Full Program: http://www.nla.gov.au:80/grants/jsg/info.html

Applications are invited from researchers in Australia who wish to use the Japan-related collections of the National Library for their research. Priority consideration will be given to candidates: who are based in centres where there are few or no library resources in the Japanese language; who can demonstrate a need to use the Library's Japanese or Japan-related collections for their research; and whose proposed study is best able to be supported by the National Library's Japanese and Japan-related collections.

Internal Deadline(s): 21 September 2009

 

Research Funding

Website: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/Home

Full Program: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/grant0320910

As part of the community level initiatives component of the National Binge Drinking Strategy¸ the Department of Health and Ageing is seeking applications from incorporated community groups or local government organisations for project proposals that aim to prevent and reduce binge drinking by young people aged 12-24 years. Funding is available for organisations to provide programs in city¸ urban¸ regional¸ rural and remote Australia. Innovative projects and those representing partnerships between community organisations are encouraged.

Internal Deadline(s):14 September 2009

 

 

1. Therapeutic Development Award - Amyotrophic Sclerosis Research Program (ALSRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09arpconcept_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 15th July 2009)

Internal Deadline: 28 September 2009

 

2. Idea Award - Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09prcrpidea_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 5th August 2009)

Internal Deadline: 16th November 2009

 

3. New investigator Award - Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09prcrpidea_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 5th August 2009)

Internal Deadline: 16th November 2009

 

4. Synergistic Idea Award - Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09prcrpidea_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 5th August 2009)

 Internal Deadline: 16th November 2009

 

5. Collaborative Translational Science Award - Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09prcrpidea_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 5th August 2009)

 Internal Deadline: 16th November 2009

 

6. Metric Development and Validation Award - Multiple Sclerosis Research Program (MSRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09msrpmdva_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 13h August 2009) Internal Deadline: 9th November 2009

 

7. Synergistic Idea Award - Multiple Sclerosis Research Program (MSRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09phtbirpattda_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 13h August 2009)

Internal Deadline: 9th November 2009

 

8. Concept Award - Psychological Health/Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program (PH/TBI) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09phtbirpconcept_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 21st August 2009)

 Internal Deadline: 21st August 2009

 

9) Investigator - Initiated Research Award - - Psychological Health/Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program (PH/TBI) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09phtbirpiira_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 14th August 2009)

Internal Deadline: 13th October 2009

 

10. Advanced Technology/Therapeutic Development Award - Psychological Health/Traumatic Brain Injury Research Program (PH/TBI) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09msrpsia_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 14th August 2009) Internal Deadline: 13th October 2009

 

11. Clinical Trial Award - Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program (PRORP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09prorpcta_instruct.pdfPre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 13th August 2009) Internal Deadline: 9th November 2009

 

12.) Hypothesis Development Award - Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program (PRORP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09prorphda_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 25th August 2009)

 Internal Deadline: 7th September 2009

 

13. Idea Development Award - Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program (PRORP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09prorpideadev_pa.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 13th August 2009)

Internal Deadline: 2nd November 2009

 

14. Technology Development Award - Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program (PRORP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09prorptda_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 13th August 2009)

Internal Deadline: 2nd November 2009

 

15. Translational Research Partnership Award - Peer Reviewed Orthopaedic Research Program (PRORP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09prorptrpa_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 13th August 2009)

Internal Deadline: 2nd November 2009

 

16. Clinical Trial Award- Rehabilitation - Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09scirpcta_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 27th August 2009)

Internal Deadline: 23rd November 2009

 

17. Translational Research Partnership Award - Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09scirptrpa_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 27th August 2009)

Internal Deadline: 23rd November 2009

 

18. Investigator-Initiated Research Award - Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09scirpiira_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 27th August 2009)

 Internal Deadline: 23rd November 2009

 

19. Exploration - Hypothesis Development Award - Spinal Cord Injury Research Program (SCIRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09scirpehda_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 30th October 2009)

Internal Deadline: 9th November 2009

 

20. Concept Award - Peer Reviewed Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09lcrpconcept_pa.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 20th August 2009)

Internal Deadline: 24th August 2009

 

21. Collaborative Translational research Award - Peer Reviewed Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09lcrpctra_pa.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 19 November 2009) Internal Deadline: 23rd November 2009

 

22. Clinical Research Fellow Award - Peer Reviewed Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09lcrpcfra_pa.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 19 November 2009)

 Internal Deadline: 23rd November 2009

 

23. Lung Cancer Promising Clinician Award - Peer Reviewed Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09lcrplcpcra_pa.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 19th November 2009)

 Internal Deadline: 23rd November 2009

 

24. Idea Award - Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRO) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09bmfrpidea_instruct.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 22 September 2009)

 Internal Deadline: 14th December 2009

 

25. Synergistic Idea Award - Bone Marrow Failure Research Program (BMFRO) Website: http://www.grants.gov Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09bmfrpsia_pa.pdf Pre-application submission to the CDMRP eReceipt System is mandatory for all award mechanisms offered by CDMRP https://cdmrp.org (pre application deadline, 22 September 2009)

Internal Deadline: 14th December 2009

 

2010 Fulbright Senior Specialist Grant Program

Website: http://www.fulbright.com.au/index.html

Full Program: http://www.fulbright.com.au/scholarships/australian-institutions/us-senior-specialist.html Applications are now open for Australian Institutions to host a 2010 Fulbright U.S. Senior Specialist. The Fulbright U.S. Senior Specialist Program subsidises Australian educational institutions to bring a U.S. Senior Specialists to Australia for a two to six week period. It encourages collaboration with United States faculty on curriculum and faculty development as well as a variety of other activities. The scholarship provides the approved Specialist with an international airfare and $U.S.200 per day honorarium Internal Deadline(s): 21 September 2009

 

9. ECONOMIC SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL

Research Funding

Website: http://www.esrcsocietytoday.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/index.aspx

Full Program: http://www.esrcsocietytoday.ac.uk/ESRCInfoCentre/opportunities/current_funding_opportunities/ESRC-DFID.aspx#0 The Department for International Development (DFID) and Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) are pleased to announce that they have agreed to continue their strategic partnership to provide a joint funding scheme for development research. The ESRC and DFID have identified three thematic areas for this call where work will be of particular interest. These areas are: Security, Conflict and Development; Economic Crisis, Poverty and Growth: The implications for Development Theory and Practice; * Cities and Development

Internal Deadline(s): 14th September 2009

 

 

Website: https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/SID-3F57FECA-55058280/cpa/hs.xsl/Index.html

Full Program: https://www.cpaaustralia.com.au/cps/rde/xchg/SID-3F57FECA-F4112EF6/cpa/hs.xsl/1038_32391_ENA_HTML.htm

The sponsor is offering a grant of up to $10,000 to researchers based in Australian universities for research into small business issues. Research can be on any aspect of small business, however, projects will be assessed according to their relevance to CPA Australia members who are in business or who provide business advice. Internal Deadline(s): 24th August 2009.

 

The sponsor offers up to $10,000 for research in the area of taxation and/or superannuation to academic accounting researchers based in Australian universities. Applicants must be permanent residents of Australia presently employed at an Australian tertiary institution Internal Deadline(s): 24th August 2009. iii) Not for Profit Research Grant The sponsor is offering a grant of up to $10,000 to researchers based in Australian universities for a research project on not-for-profit issues. The project may be on any aspect of the not-for-profit sector. However, applications will be assessed according to their relevance to CPA Australia members who are in the not-for-profit sector or work with this sector.

Internal Deadline(s): 24th August 2009.

 

CSIRO Flagship Clusters

Website: http://www.csiro.au/csiro/channel/_ca_dch2t.html

Full Program: http://www.csiro.au/org/Flagship-Cluster-Applications.html

The fifth round of CSIRO Flagship Clusters offers collaboration opportunities in six key research areas of national interest. Flagship clusters will be funded for about three years at approximately A$1 million per annum from the Flagship Collaboration Fund. Co-investment from partner organisations is expected, at least matching the contribution from the Flagship Collaboration Fund.

Internal Deadline(s): 14th September 2009 Grants and Fellowships

 

Science & Engineering

 

Research Funding

Website: www.rirdc.gov.au

Full Program: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/researchers/researchers_home.cfm

The Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation invests in the knowledge needs of three portfolio areas: New rural industries; Specific established rural industries; and Cross-sectoral national rural issues. Investments are driven by Five-Year R&D plans which address the needs of each industry and ensure our priorities are industry and government-driven. Overall, our aim is for a more profitable, dynamic and sustainable rural sector.

Internal deadline for preliminary research proposals: 18 September 2009

 

AINSE Research Awards 2010

Website: http://www.ainse.edu.au/ainse.html

Full Program: http://www.ainse.edu.au/ainse/for_academic_researchers/ainse_awards.html

AINSE provides funds to assist researchers from member universities to gain access to ANSTO and other AINSE facilities. Awards are awarded for one year commencing in January.

Internal deadline: Mid September 2009

 

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Medicine

 

 

Full Program: Please email gprwmf@bigpond.net.au

Applications are invited from outstanding researchers, who are either medically qualified or science graduates with recognised postdoctoral achievements, who are seeking to establish a career related to research in the field of Otorhinolaryngology. The fellowship will be funded to a maximum of AUD200, 000 per annum all-inclusive

Internal Deadline(s): 17th August 2009

 

 

Full Program: Please email gprwmf@bigpond.net.au

Applications are invited for Project Grants for research in Otorhinolaryngology or the related fields of biomedical science to commence in 2010. Project Grants are for a period of up to three years the annual level of support will be up to AUD100, 000 and, within this cap, grants must include the salary of the applicant and/or research assistant(s), on-costs, maintenance, equipment and all other costs.

Internal Deadline(s): 17th August 2009

 

 

Full Program: Please email gprwmf@bigpond.net.au 

Applications are invited for Project Grants for research in Otorhinolaryngology or the related fields of biomedical science to commence in 2010. Project Grants are for a period of up to three years the annual level of support will be up to AUD100, 000 and, within this cap, grants must include the salary of the applicant and/or research assistant(s), on-costs, maintenance, equipment and all other costs.

Internal Deadline(s): 17th August 2009

 

Jacquot Awards:

Website: http://www.racp.edu.au/

Full Program: http://www.racp.edu.au/index.cfm?objectid=7F730E7D-AF9A-5A16-BB3CC1180DA9E7B0

 

 

The award is intended to assist in the establishment of a career in nephrology research. The Award may provide salary or other support such as laboratory set-up costs or a short-term Research Assistant appointment. Nephrologists, who are fellows of the RACP, who wish to further their studies in the treatment and control of renal disease in a university, hospital or research centre within Australia or New Zealand are eligible to apply. Funding of up to $90,000 per year is available.

Internal Deadline(s): 24th August 2009.

 

 

The award is intended to provide opportunities for nephrologists, who have completed a postgraduate research degree and are still at an early stage in their research career, to help develop independent research programs to advance knowledge in the treatment of renal disease. The Fellowship is primarily intended as stipend support or part stipend support for the applicant. The Don and Lorraine Jacquot Fellowship recipients will be expected to carry out independent and/or team research and activities that will develop their expertise in biomedical, clinical and/or public health research. They may work with support, guidance and/or direction from more senior colleagues in establishing their research careers. Funding of up to $A90, 000 - $A100, 000 The Fellowship is tenable by an individual for one year in the first instance with the option of renewal for up to five years.

Internal Deadline(s): 24th August 2009.

 

 

The award is intended to assist the establishment of a career in nephrology research for a nephrologist at any early stage in their career who has a postgraduate research degree in an area of relevance to nephrology. The Award is normally intended to provide laboratory costs or stipend for a Research Assistant, but may also be used for part-stipend for the applicant. The Award is normally for one year with the option of renewal. Funding of up to $A90, 000 per annum.

Internal Deadline(s): 24th August 2009.

 

17. AUSTRALASIAN PAEDIATRIC ENDOCRINE GROUP

Research Grants - Various

Website: http://www.apeg.org.au

Full Program: http://www.apeg.org.au/Research/tabid/117/Default.aspx#Research%20Grants

The Australasian Paediatric Endocrine Group (APEG) is the professional body in Australia and New Zealand which represents those involved in management and/or research of children with disorders of the endocrine system including diabetes mellitus. Applications are invited for a number for research grants. Internal Deadline(s): 24th August 2009

 

18. FOUNDATION FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE RESEARCH

Post Doctoral Research Fellowship

Website: http://www.hbprca.com.au

Full Program: http://www.hbprca.com.au/hbp-foundation The sponsor invites applications for a two year post-doctoral fellowship for a research project in hypertension or related fields in basic, clinical or public health areas. Applications from biomedical, clinical and public health researchers are invited.

Internal Deadline(s): 21 August 2009

 

Grants Program

Website: http://www.baxter.com

Full Program: http://www.baxter.com/about_baxter/foundation/sub/application_procedures.html The sponsor offers support for organizations focusing on increasing access to health care - particularly for the disadvantaged and underserved - in communities where the sponsor's employees live and work. The sponsor funds initiatives that improve the access, quality and cost-effectiveness of healthcare. The sponsor also works to increase the availability, commitment and skills of healthcare providers. Preference is given to proposals that expand or improve access to healthcare with a strong plan for sustaining the services or program beyond the term the grant.

Internal deadline: 14 September 2009

 

Harkness Fellowships in Health Care Policy & Practice 2010-2011

Website: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/

Full Program: http://www.commonwealthfund.org/Fellowships/Harkness-Fellowships.aspx

The Harkness Fellowships provide a unique opportunity for mid-career professionals—academic researchers, government policymakers, clinicians, managers, and journalists—from Australia, Germany, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and the United Kingdom, to spend up to 12 months in the United States conducting a policy-oriented research study, working with leading U.S. health policy experts, and gaining an in-depth knowledge of the U.S., Australian, Canadian, Dutch, German, New Zealand, and U.K. health care systems. Each fellowship will provide up to US$107,000 in support.

 Internal deadline: 1st September 2009 Back to top Arts & Social Sciences

 

Research Grants

Website: http://www.spencer.org/content.cfm/mission

Full Program: http://www.spencer.org/content.cfm/philosophy-in-educational-policy--practice-rfp

As part of a new institutional initiative, the Spencer Foundation will make several awards of up to US$40,000 for research projects in Philosophy as it relates to educational policy and practice. The sponsor has identified the following areas of inquiry: The Relation between Education and Social Opportunity; Organizational Learning in Schools, School Systems, and Higher Education Institutions; Teaching, Learning, and Instructional Resources and Purposes and Values of Education. Proposals are accepted at any time; there are no deadlines

 

Small Grants Program

Website: http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/_home.asp

Full Program: http://www.myerfoundation.org.au/_109.asp

The sponsor's current priority areas are: to build capacity of the individual through ensuring that professional artists gain access to training, development and mentoring; and to develop new works by individual Australian artists and small and medium-sized organisations in the areas of Indigenous arts, regional areas, and experimental and emerging art forms. Funding of up to $30,000 is available and grants are generally made for a one-year period only Internal Deadline: 21st September 2009

 

 

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Business, Built Environment, Law

 

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Prizes and Awards

 

 Those interested in being nominated, or nominating another UNSW staff member are asked to please contact Paul Ashworth, UNSW's Prizes and Awards Officer, for detailed assistance (Ph: 9385 2011, Fax: 9385 6545, Email: P.Ashworth@unsw.edu.au).

 

GlaxoSmithKline Australia Award for Research Excellence

Website: http://www.gsk.com.au Full Program: http://www.gsk.com.au/research-development_awards-grants_gskaawardforresearchexcellence.aspx

One of the most prestigious awards available to the Australian Research Community, the GSKA Award for Research Excellence recognises and encourages outstanding achievements in medical research

Internal deadline: Mid September 2009

 

Edgeworth David Medal

Website: http://nsw.royalsoc.org.au/index.html

Full Program: http://nsw.royalsoc.org.au/awards/edgeworth.html

The Edgeworth David Medal is awarded for distinguished contributions by a young scientists under the age of thirty-five (35) years for work done mainly in Australia or its territories; or, contributing to the advancement of Australian science.

Internal deadline: Mid September 2009

 

Australasian Engineering Education Awards Website: http://www.aaee.com.au Full Program: http://www.aaee.com.au/award/ Nominations are invited for the Australasian Engineering Education Awards which identify, showcase and reward the work of members committed to fostering excellence and innovation in engineering education. Internal deadline: Mid August 2009

 

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Conference/Travel Grants

 

Post-Doctoral Travel Grants

Website: http://www.cassfoundation.org/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

FullProgram:http://www.cassfoundation.org:80/index.php?option=com_content&task=blogcategory&id=17&Itemid=54 The sponsor provides funding to further the career opportunities of early career Australian post-doctoral researchers by enabling them to make presentations of their research findings at international conferences/meetings/related activities ("conferences") where they may meet colleagues and establish the foundations for on going research collaborations. The amount of grant available is up to $A6, 000

 Internal deadline: 17th August 2009

 

Research Funding

Website: www.rirdc.gov.au

Full Program: http://www.rirdc.gov.au/shadomx/apps/fms/fmsdownload.cfm?file_uuid=0DE1EFE0-BDD9-5706-C2F5-FF763E5C82B9&siteName=RIRDC

The 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 and to provide support for international visitors where there are clear benefits for R&D and extension to Australian rural industries.

 Internal deadline: 18th September

 

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Previously Announced in Grant-News

 

Open

 

Alcoa Foundation - Grants Program (G/N 18/10/07)

ANSTO - Access to Major Research Facilities Program (G/N 06/09/07)

ARC Nanotechnology Network - Conference and Travel Grants (G/N 01/11/07)

Assoc for Advancement of Baltic Studies - Subvention Grants (G/N 08/10/07)

AusAID - International Seminar Support Scheme (G/N 06/09/07)

AusIndustry - COMET (G/N 20/09/07)

Australian Egg Corporation - Travel/Conference Grants (G/N 06/09/07)

Canadian High Commission - CPEP (G/N 20/09/07)

Earthwatch Australia - Research Grants (G/N 15/11/07)

Eli & Edythe Broad Foundation - IBD Grants LOI (G/N 01/11/07)

Gladys Krieble Delmas Foundation - Humanities Program (G/N 29/11/07)

Harold Mitchell Foundation - Arts & Health Funding (G/N 15/11/07)

James S. McDonnell Foundation - 21C Collaborative Activity Awards (G/N 20/09/07)

Japan Foundation Asia Centre - Seminar Support Program (G/N 01/11/07)

LJFNSW - In-Kind & Small Grants (G/N 29/11/07)

Macquarie Bank Foundation - Community Grants (G/N 08/10/07)

*MSRA - Incubator Grants (G/N 08/08/08)

Norman Wettenhall Foundation - Grants Program (G/N 01/11/07)

AERF - Project Grants (G/N 17/10/08)

AERF - Conference Attendance Grants (17/10/08)

 

*The award of funds under this grant scheme attracts Infrastructure Block Grant money Please note that at the time this information was gathered all deadline dates were correct. However prospective applicants are encouraged to check the relevant websites.

 

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7 September 2009 AMFAR - Fellowships (G/N 17/7/09)