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

 

DATES SPECIFIED ARE INTERNAL CLOSING DATES. 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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.     Australian Learning and Teaching Council

i) *Priority Projects Program 

Website: http://www.nla.gov.au/  

Full Program:  http://www.altc.edu.au/carrick/go/home/grants/pid/52    

 

 

2.     Brain Foundation

*Research Grants  

Website:  http://www.brainaustralia.org.au/home       

Full Program: http://www.brainaustralia.org.au/__data/page/829/Brain_Foundation_2009_Research_Grant_Instructions_-_FINAL2.pdf    

The sponsor invites applications for the 2009 Brain Foundation Research Grants to support research projects in the neurosciences. The primary objective of the Research Grants is to support individual researchers and research teams to conduct the highest quality research in brain illnesses and neurological disorders as well as brain and spinal injuries. A subsidiary objective is to provide opportunities for early career researchers to gain initiating funding for projects with potential.

 

 

 

3.     Australia Council for the Arts

Fellowships - Visual Arts

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

Full Program: http://www.australiacouncil.gov.au/grants/grants/fellowships_-_visual_arts   

 

 

The Australian Government in conjunction with the Government of the People's Republic of China has established the Australia-China Fund for S&T Cooperation. The Australia-China Special Fund provides support, on a competitive basis, for Australian researchers to participate in strategically focused, leading edge, international scientific research and technological collaborations with Chinese partners. Research projects must draw on complementary strengths in both countries and meet the objectives of the ISL program. This is a joint Australia-China fund. Applicants must seek funding for collaboration with a Chinese partner. Both the Australian and Chinese partners must submit an application to their respective Government. All applicants should refer to Part three of the ISL Guidelines before commencing an application. The Australian Government will contribute up to $2 million per round.

 

 

The sponsor invites applications from young researchers to conduct advanced research relevant to the main thematic focus of UNU-IAS (Institute of Advanced Studies), located in Yokohama, or UNU-ISP (Institute for Sustainability and Peace), located in Tokyo, and in co-operation with their host researchers at Japanese universities and research institutions. This fellowship is aimed at candidates who have completed their PhD in the past six years and also have professional and/or research experience.

 

 

6.     National Library of Australia

Harold White Fellowships 2009

Website: http://www.nla.gov.au/  

Full Program: http://www.nla.gov.au/grants/haroldwhite/  

The sponsor offers annual fellowships to established researchers and writers. The scheme aims to promote the Library as a centre of scholarly activity and research. Research projects supported by the fellowship can be in any discipline or are in which the library has strong collections, such as Australian History, politics, art history, geography and musicology.

 

 

7.     Department of Environment,Water,Heritage and the Arts

*Marine Mammal Research - Request for Proposals

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

Full Program: http://www.marinemammals.gov.au/ammc-grants-scheme   

The sponsor offers annual fellowships to established researchers and writers. The scheme aims to promote the Library as a centre of scholarly activity and research. Research projects supported by the fellowship can be in any discipline or are in which the library has strong collections, such as Australian History, politics, art history, geography and musicology.

 

 

8.     Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs

i) Concept Award - Autism Research Program (ARP)

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, 24^th June 2009)

 

ii) Academy Award - Ovarian Cancer Research Program (OCRP)

Website: http://www.grants.gov  

Full Program: http://cdmrp.army.mil/funding/archive/09ocrpoca_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, 8^th May 2009)

 

 

9.     Heart Foundation

Full Program: http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/Professional_Information/Research/Available_Funding/Postdoctoral_Fellowships/Pages/default.aspx      

These Fellowships are available to medical and science graduates who have completed a MD or PhD award within the last five years and are seeking support to become established as independent researchers. Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are tenable for up to two years. They may be full or part-time.  Funding is not renewable; however current fellows may apply for a second award provided they meet the eligibility criteria.

 

 

 

 

10. Australian Flora Foundation   

Website:  http://www.aff.org.au/index.htm   

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

Applications for grants to support original scientific projects on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants are invited from research workers in Australia. The sponsor will consider all relevant applications, with special interest in the following categories: Conservation of Australian plant diversity, particularly where there are threats from climatic change, Plant species with potential for cultivation, enabling cultivation of Australian plants and rare and endangered plants. Funding will be in the range of $5,000-$12,000 per grant.

 

 

11. Australian Institue for Nuclear Science and Engineering (AINSE)

Full Program: http://www.ainse.edu.au/ainse/for_academic_researchers/ainse_awards2.html    

Applications are now sought form the 2009 Postdoctoral Fellowship program. The areas in which applications are encouraged are: neutron scattering, radiopharmaceuticals, high-resolution climate records using nuclear techniques and materials engineering.

 

 

12. Australian Museum

Full Program:http://www.amonline.net.au/awards     

This fellowship is to help recent PhD graduates establish a career in biodiversity research. The Chadwick Biodiversity Fellowship provides the applicant with the opportunity to publish papers from their thesis and to apply for grants.  The fellowship also facilitates networking and collaboration with senior research scientists at the Australian Museum and other experts in the field.  Applicants should be Australian citizens or Australian permanent residents and should have been awarded their PhD in a biodiversity-related field consistent with the Australian Museum's Science Research Strategy 2007-2012

 

 

13. AUSTRALIAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE

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

(i) Scientific Visits to China

Full Program: http://www.science.org.au/internat/china.htm

The sponsor supports professional scientists to visit China between 1 April 2010 and 31 December 2010 to collaborate with researchers in institutes affiliated with the Chinese Academy of Sciences.  Any field of natural science, basic and applied, including mathematics and engineering science, will be considered. 

(ii) Scientific Visits to Europe

Full Program: http://www.science.org.au/internat/europe.htm

Australians with a Ph.D. in any field of natural science, basic and applied, including mathematics and engineering science are invited to visit Europe between 1 January 2010and 31 December 2010 to collaborate with European researchers. The award covers a contribution to international airfares plus a daily living allowance to a maximum amount of $10,500. 

(iii) Scientific Visits to Japan

Full Program: http://www.science.org.au/internat/japan.htm

The sponsor invites applications from professional scientists to visit Japan between 1 April 2010 and 31 December 2010 to collaborate with researchers in institutes affiliated with the JSPS. Proposals in any field of natural science, basic and applied, including mathematics and engineering science will be considered. The duration of the visit must be between 14 and 40 days. 

(iv) Scientific Visits to Korea

Full Program: http://www.science.org.au/internat/korea.htm

Australian scientists holding a Ph.D. in any field of natural science, basic and applied, including mathematics and engineering science, will be considered for visits to Korea to conduct collaborative research. The duration of visits must be between 14 and 28 days. Visits should occur between 1 April 2010 and 31 December 2010. 

(v) Scientific Visits to Taiwan

Full Program: http://www.science.org.au/internat/taiwan.htm

Support is provided for professional scientists to visit Taiwan between 1 April 2010 and 31 December 2010 to conduct collaborative research. Proposals in any field of natural science, basic and applied, including mathematics and engineering science, will be considered.  The program provides a return airfare and a daily allowance for a period between two and four weeks. Applicants must be Australian citizens or permanent residents. 

(vi) Scientific Visits to the USA, Canada and Mexico

Full Program: http://www.science.org.au/internat/usa.htm

Australians with a Ph.D. in any field of natural science, basic and applied, including mathematics and engineering science are invited to visit the USA, Canada and Mexico between 1 January 2010 and 31 December 2010 for collaborative research. Awards of up to $10,500 are available. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

14. The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners 

Full Program: http://www.racgp.org.au/researchfoundation/awards/fmcer       

The Family Medical Care Education and Research (FMCER) grants are available for a 12 month period to provide new and emerging GP researchers with an opportunity to conduct research. Funding of up to $10,000 is available for research that benefits primary health care. Funding will not be provided for researcher salary.  

 

 

15. NHMRC - Training  

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

The NHMRC Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships provides opportunities for Australian researchers to undertake research that is both of major importance in its field and of benefit to Australian health. Fellowships provide a vehicle for training in basic research either in Australia or overseas (where appropriate), to enable Fellows to work on research projects with nominated advisers. Awards are offered to a limited number of persons of outstanding ability who wish to make research a significant component of their career.  

 

 

 

16. Pfizer Australia

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

Full Program: http://www.nsrgrants.com.au/Guidelines.aspx      

Applications are now sought for the 2009 Pfizer Australia Neuroscience Research (NSR) Grants. Pfizer Australia will allocate up to AU$300,000 per annum to this initiative as part of their continued commitment to neuroscience research in this country.  

 

 

Full Program: http://www.cvlgrants.com.au/Guidelines.aspx      

Applications are now sought for the 2009 Pfizer Australia Cardiovascular Lipid (CVL) Research Grants. Pfizer Australia will allocate up to AU$700,000 per annum to this initiative as part of their continued commitment to cardiovascular research in this country.  

 

 

Full Program: http://www.crgrants.com.au/Oncology/Guidelines.aspx       

Applications are now sought for the 2009 Pfizer Australia Cancer Research Grants (CRG). Pfizer Australia will allocate up to AU$300,000 per annum to this initiative as part of their continued commitment to oncology research in this country.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

17. The Royal Australian Chemical Institute

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

Full Program: http://www.raci.org.au/national/awards/cornforth.html   

The Cornforth medal is awarded annually for the most outstanding PhD thesis submitted in a branch of chemistry, chemical science or chemical technology. The medal is designed to give recognition of outstanding achievement in chemistry and to promote chemical communication. The prize will be a bronze relief medal and a suitable cash award. To be eligible for the award, the candidate must be a financial RACI member and must have had the PhD degree approved by the governing body of an Australian University within the previous 13 months dating from the close of applications. No candidate may be nominated more than once.

 

 

18. The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research

Website: http://www.innovation.gov.au/ScienceAndResearch/Pages/default.aspx    

Full Program: https://grants.innovation.gov.au/SciencePrize/Pages/Home.aspx  

The Australian Government awards prizes annually for outstanding scientific achievements and excellence in science teaching. These awards are the most prestigious and significant of their kind in Australia. Nominations are now invited for these awards, which are offered to Australian citizens or those who hold permanent residence status in Australia. Nominations should be made by nominators who are personally knowledgeable of the nominated achievements and who can offer expert opinions on its worth. Self nominations will not be considered.

 

 

19. The Aileen Plant Memorial Prize in Infectious Diseases Epidemiology  

Full Program: http://www.sphcm.med.unsw.edu.au/SPHCMWeb.nsf/resources/Aileen_Plant_Prize.pdf/$file/Aileen_Plant_Prize.pdf     

 

 

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).

 

 

 

 

20. Australian Synchrotron 

Full Program: http://www.synchrotron.org.au/content.asp?Document_ID=5403

 

 

 

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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