HSC Research Calendar: Research Fellowship Details
National Health and Medical Research Council
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Fellowship Awards
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Career Development Awards
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National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS) Awards
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Training (Post-doctoral) Fellowships
Heart Foundation
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South Australian Cardiovascular Research Network Fellowships
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Career Development Fellowships
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Overseas Research Fellowships
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Postdoctoral Fellowships
Department of Education, Employment and
Workplace Relations: Endeavour Awards
Centre for Intergenerational Health
Early to Mid Career Fellowships
Alzheimer's Australia Research: Postdoctoral
Fellowships in Dementia
L’Oreal Australia For Women in Science Fellowships
The Sylvia and Charles Viertel Charitable
Foundation
Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) Fellowships
Trish Foundation/Betty Cuthbert Postdoctoral Fellowships
Pfizer Australia Research Fellowships
Leukaemia Foundation
Arthritis Australia Fellowships
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Advanced Post Doctoral Fellowships
Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia Bill
Gole Post
Doctoral Fellowship
Crohn's & Colitis Australia (CCA) Research Fellowship
National Health and Medical Research Fellowship Schemes
These are externally-funded, National Competitive Grant schemes. All applications must be submitted through the Capacity and Compliance Office, Research and Innovation Services.
Fellowship Awards
The Fellowship Awards provide support for experienced researchers to
undertake research that is both of major importance in its field and of
benefit to Australian health.
Australia Fellowships
Scheme overview:
The Australia Fellowship scheme is designed for outstanding senior
health and medical researchers across all disciplines. It is valued at
$800,000 per annum for five years, and applications are invited from leading
researchers both within Australia and from around the world.
The Australia Fellowship Scheme operates a two-stage application process:
Stage 1: Submission of an Expression of Interest
Stage 2: Call for Full Applications from short-listed applicants
Scheme key dates – Round 4:
| Call for Expressions of Interest: | 8th December 2008 | |
| UniSA (internal) closing date: | Mid- February 2009 (exact date tba) | |
| NHMRC (external) closing date for Expressions of Interest: | 3rd March 2009 for Australian
applicants NB: International applicants may submit an EOI at any time during the 2009 funding round. |
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| Call for Full Applications: | 29th May 2009 | |
| UniSA (internal) closing date: | Late June 2009 (exact date tba) | |
| NHMRC (external) closing date for Full Applications: |
10th July 2009 |
Source Information:
NHMRC
Website
National Health and Medical Research Fellowship Schemes
These are externally-funded, National Competitive Grant schemes. All applications must be submitted through the Capacity and Compliance Office, Research and Innovation Services.
Fellowship Awards
The Fellowship Awards provide support for experienced researchers to
undertake research that is both of major importance in its field and of
benefit to Australian health.
Scheme overview:
NHMRC Research Fellowships are full-time research appointments, providing
opportunities for outstanding biomedical and health researchers with proven
research track records to undertake research of significant benefit to the
health of Australians. Opportunities exist for applicants in biomedical,
clinical and population health research.
Research Fellowship:
- Appointments are for 5 years. There is no limit to the number of times a Fellowship recipient may apply for re-appointment at the end of the appointment period
- Recipients may apply for promotion within the 5-year period, or at the same time as a re-appointment application
- Applicants must indicate the level of appointment for which they are applying. The Fellowships are valued as follows (2010 package rates; includes salary, on-costs and travel and will be indexed annually ):
Senior Research Fellow Level A: $112,000
Senior Research Fellow Level B: $123,750
Principal Research Fellow: 135,500
Senior Principal Research Fellow: $153,250
- Part-time appointments may be considered in exceptional circumstances
- Additional funding may be available to support the practical application of research outcomes, through Support Enhancement Options.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | 8th December 2008 | |
| UniSA (internal) closing date: | Mid January 2009 (exact date tba) | |
| NHMRC (external) closing date: | 6th February 2009 |
Source Information:
NHMRC
Website
National Health and Medical Research Fellowship Schemes
These are externally-funded, National Competitive Grant schemes. All applications must be submitted through the Capacity and Compliance Office, Research and Innovation Services.
Fellowship Awards
The Fellowship Awards provide support for experienced researchers to
undertake research that is both of major importance in its field and of
benefit to Australian health.
Scheme overview:
This scheme is targeted at active clinicians and public health practitioners
to undertake research linked to their practice and policy. It is not
designed to support applicants who are already established as scientists.
Applicants will have undertaken a successful research project which they may
wish to develop to a nationally- or internationally-competitive level, but
wish to maintain both a research and professional career.
Practitioner Fellowships are awarded in one of two levels (full-time equivalent value):
- Level 1: $120,250
- Level 2: $144,250
The value of the award includes salary, on-costs and a travel allowance,
and is indexed annually. The total package value will be pro-rated between
0.3 and 0.7 full-time equivalent, depending on the specified portion of time
agreed to by the applicant’s employer in the application.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | 8th December 2008 | |
| UniSA (internal) closing date: | Mid January 2009 (exact date tba) | |
| NHMRC (external) closing date: | 6th February 2009 |
Source Information:
NHMRC
Website
National Health and Medical Research Fellowship Schemes
These are externally-funded, National Competitive Grant schemes. All applications must be submitted through the Capacity and Compliance Office, Research and Innovation Services.
Fellowship Awards
The Fellowship Awards provide support for experienced researchers to
undertake research that is both of major importance in its field and of
benefit to Australian health.
Career Development Awards (CDAs)
Scheme overview:
The Career Development Award Scheme is open to researchers in the early
stages of their careers, and awards are made for 4 years. Successful
applicants will be undertaking research that is internationally competitive;
will develop their capacity for independent research; will develop their
research leadership skills; and will help the researcher establish
themselves as an independent and self directed health and medical researcher
in a research program, or as part of a research team.
Career Development Awards are accepted from applicants in one of two levels:
- CDA Level 1: 2-7 years post-doctoral experience
Value: $94,250 (2010 full time rate; includes salary, on-costs, travel and maintenance) - CDA Level 2: 7-12 years post-doctoral experience
Value: $104,250 (2010 full time rate; includes salary, on-costs, travel and maintenance)
Career Development Awards are accepted in the following areas:
- Biomedical CDAs
Available for biomedical research. These are full-time awards and researchers are normally expected to be working full-time on the development of their research career during the term of the award. - Clinical CDAs
Clinical applicants must demonstrate medical, paramedical, allied health or public health professional experience. Applicants may be full or part-time (part-time awards are available for 30-70% of a full-time position and the award value is pro-rated accordingly).
Part-time awards are designed for applicants who wish to maintain an active clinical role and continue to provide clinical care, and applicants must demonstrate the interface between their clinical duties and their research. - Population Health CDAs
Population Health awards are for research into public health and health service delivery. Applicants may be full or part-time (part-time awards are available for 30-70% of a full-time position and the award value is pro-rated accordingly.
Part-time awards are for researchers who wish to maintain an active role in the delivery of public health services or the development of public health policy, and applicants must demonstrate the interface between their public health or policy development work and their research - Industry CDAs
Industry awards are full-time, and are intended to support researchers with a commercial interest to spend intermittent (up to 50%) time in industry (within Australia or overseas). The residual proportion is to be spent at a research institution within Australia.
The awards are designed to support development work undertaken in a field related to human health. Examples may include diagnostics, pharmaceutical product development, bioinformatics, manufacturing technologies etc. The applicant needs to demonstrate clear engagement with industry.
Career Development applicants may also apply for a Partnership award
- Partnership CDAs
Partnership Awards are offered through funding partnerships agreed between the NHMRC and each partner organisations. In 2008, partner organisations included the Cerebral Palsy Foundation, Diabetes Australia, the National Heart Foundation of Australia, Kidney Health Australia and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Nephrology, and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | 13th January 2009 | |
| UniSA (internal) closing date: | Mid-March 2009 (exact date tba) | |
| NHMRC (external) closing date: | 31st March 2009 |
Source Information:
NHMRC
Website - Career Development Awards
National Health and Medical Research Fellowship Schemes
These are externally-funded, National Competitive Grant schemes. All applications must be submitted through the Capacity and Compliance Office, Research and Innovation Services.
Fellowship Awards
The Fellowship Awards provide support for experienced researchers to
undertake research that is both of major importance in its field and of
benefit to Australian health.
National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS) Fellowships
Scheme overview:
The National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS) is an institute of the
NHMRC. It established a Fellowship program in 2003, to provide future
leaders in Australian health care to develop their knowledge and expertise
in closing the gaps between evidence and practice. Successful applicants
will design and execute an implementation program aimed at improving
practical outcomes for patients by increasing the uptake of high quality
research evidence in a particular health care setting. NICS Fellowships may
be awarded in conjunction with a partner organisation.
NICS Fellowships are half-time and are awarded for 2 years.
Scheme key dates: (scheme dates to be confirmed, indicative dates based on
2008 requirements)
| Applications open: | July 2009 | |
| UniSA (internal) closing date: | Early October 2009 | |
| NHMRC (external) closing date: | Late October 2009 |
Source Information:
NHMRC/NICS website
National Health and Medical Research Fellowship Schemes
These are externally-funded, National Competitive Grant schemes. All applications must be submitted through the Capacity and Compliance Office, Research and Innovation Services.
Fellowship Awards
The Fellowship Awards provide support for experienced researchers to
undertake research that is both of major importance in its field and of
benefit to Australian health.
Training (Post-doctoral) Fellowships
Scheme overview:
Training (Post-doctoral) Fellowships provide opportunities for outstanding
Australian researchers, who wish to make research a significant component of
their research career. Applications are considered in a number of
categories. Training fellowships are awarded for 4 years.
Training Fellowships are valued at $66,250 (2010 full-time rate, includes
salary on-costs) plus a $5,000 annual maintenance allowance.
In general, eligibility and award conditions and value are consistent for
each award. However applicants are advised to check the funding policy, and
any appendices which may relate to individual awards. Additional loadings
for clinical qualifications and allowances may apply depending on the award
and/or applicant’s prior qualifications.
Applicants may apply for only one of the fellowship opportunities listed
below:
Fellowship opportunities to be undertaken in Australia:
- Biomedical Research
- Clinical Research
- Public Health Research
- Health Professional Research Training (part-time)
- Australian Research Training (part-time)
- Primary Health Care Research
- Training Fellowship for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Research
Fellowship opportunities to be undertaken both in Australia and overseas:
- Biomedical Overseas
- Clinical Overseas
- Public Health Overseas
- INSERM Exchange (Australia-France)
- Australia-China Exchange (applicants may apply for this fellowship in addition to one other full-time overseas fellowship)
In addition to the above Fellowships, applicants may also apply for a Partnership Fellowship, where the applicant’s research is of relevance to one or more of the funding partners.
- Current Training Fellowship partners include Cerebral Palsy Foundation, the National Heart Foundation of Australia, the RG Menzies Foundation, and MS Research Australia.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | 2nd March 2009 | |
| UniSA (internal) closing date: | Mid March (exact date tba) | |
| NHMRC (external) closing date: | 1st May 2009 |
Source Information:
NHMRC Website - Training Fellowships
Heart Foundation South Australian Cardiovascular Research Networks Fellowships
The Heart Foundation offers a number of fellowships designed to provide
support to researchers at the early to middle stages of their research
careers.
These are externally funded, National Competitive Grant Schemes. All
applications must be submitted through the Capacity and Compliance Office,
Research and Innovation Services.
South Australian Cardiovascular Research Network Fellowships
Scheme overview:
The Heart Foundation has partnered with SA Health to fund cardiovascular
research projects in South Australia to the value of $5million over the next
7 years. As part of the South Australian Cardiovascular Research Development
Program (SACVRDP), two Research Fellowships are to be offered in 2009 (a
total of 4 will be offered over the life of the program) to early career
researchers undertaking high quality clinical or population health research
which is relevant to heart, stroke and blood vessel disease.
The Research Fellowships:
- will be open to Australian citizens or permanent residents
- may be applied for on a full or part-time basis
- have a tenure of 3 years, and are non-renewable
- are open to applicants who are 3-10 years post- PhD or MD and can demonstrate spending at least 3 years actively contributing to cardiovascular research in Australia. Suitable interstate and international applicants will also be considered however must demonstrate a clear intention to reside and develop their careers in South Australia
- are valued at $150,000 per annum (comprising $90,000 salary support
and $60,000 project support for the research program as outlined in the
application).
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | 17th November 2008 | |
| UniSA (internal) closing date: | Mid February 2009 (exact date tba) | |
| Heart Foundation (external) closing date: | 2nd March 2009 |
Source Information:
Heart Foundation website - South Australian Cardiovascular Research Network
Fellowships
Heart Foundation South Australian Cardiovascular Research Networks Fellowships
The Heart Foundation offers a number of fellowships designed to provide
support to researchers at the early to middle stages of their research
careers.
These are externally funded, National Competitive Grant Schemes. All
applications must be submitted through the Capacity and Compliance Office,
Research and Innovation Services.
Career Development Fellowships
Scheme overview:
Career Development Fellowships are designed to develop the career of
outstanding applicants who have a proven track record of independent
research and have demonstrated a long-term commitment to advancing
understanding of cardiovascular disease.
Career Development Fellowships:
- are valued at:
- $94,250 for applicants 2 to < 7 years postdoctoral (2010 rate including salary, oncosts, travel and an annual maintenance allowance, pro-rated for part-time recipients)
- $104,250 for applications > 7 to 12 years postdoctoral (2010 rate including salary, oncosts, travel and an annual maintenance allowance, pro-rated for part-time recipients)
- Are tenable for 4 years and may be full- or part-time
- Are not renewable.
Applicants:
- Must be Australian citizens or permanent residents; and
- Must be 2 to 12 years post-doctoral
- Are expected to have spent at least 4 years actively contributing to cardiovascular research.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| UniSA (internal) closing date: | 1st April 2009 | |
| Heart Foundation (external) closing date: | 14th April 2009 |
Source information:
Heart Foundation website – Career Development Fellowships
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Heart Foundation South Australian Cardiovascular Research Networks Fellowships
The Heart Foundation offers a number of fellowships designed to provide
support to researchers at the early to middle stages of their research
careers.
These are externally funded, National Competitive Grant Schemes. All
applications must be submitted through the Capacity and Compliance Office,
Research and Innovation Services.
Overseas Research Fellowships
Scheme overview:
The Overseas Research Fellowship scheme is designed to support the training
of Australian researchers who are seeking to commence or maintain a
postdoctoral position investigating cardiovascular research at an overseas
institution.
Overseas Research Fellowships:
- Are valued at $66,250 (2010 full-time rate, pro-rated for part-time recipients; including on-costs). Additional salary loadings apply to recipients with registered medical qualifications
- Allowances are also funded as follows (all values based on full-time
award):
- An annual maintenance allowance of $5,000
- Accommodation allowance
- Cost of living allowance
- Minimum cost airfares (by reimbursement) for direct travel to and return from the overseas centre on one occasion in each direction.
- Are tenable for 3 years, with the first two years to be spent overseas and the final year to be spent in Australia
Applicants:
- Must be Australian citizens or permanent residents; and
- Must have been awarded their PhD or MD within the last 24 months prior to the application closing date
- Are expected to have at least 2 years of cardiovascular research experience.
Applicants who have already planned or taken up a postdoctoral position
overseas may apply provided they are within 12 months of the commencement of
the position at the time of application.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| UniSA (internal) closing date: | 1st April 2009 | |
| Heart Foundation (external) closing date: | 14th April 2009 |
Source information:
Heart Foundation website – Overseas Research Fellowships
Heart Foundation South Australian Cardiovascular Research Networks Fellowships
The Heart Foundation offers a number of fellowships designed to provide
support to researchers at the early to middle stages of their research
careers.
These are externally funded, National Competitive Grant Schemes. All
applications must be submitted through the Capacity and Compliance Office,
Research and Innovation Services.
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Scheme overview:
The Postdoctoral Research Fellowship scheme has been designed to
assist medical and science graduates in the establishment of an independent
research career.
Postdoctoral Fellowships
- are valued at $66,250 per annum (2010 rate; total includes on-costs). Additional salary loadings apply to recipients with registered medical qualifications.
- Are aimed at researchers in the following disciplines:
- Biomedical
- Clinical
- Public Health (including health services research)
- Are tenable for up to 2 years
- May be full- or part-time
- Funding is not renewable however applications will be accaepted from current fellows provided they still meet the eligibility criteria.
Applicants:
- Must be Australian citizens or permanent residents, or be able to demonstrate evidence of application for permanent residence; and
- Must have been awarded a PhD or MD within the last 5 years prior to the application closing date
- Undertaking cardiovascular research overseas may apply for a fellowship to return to Australia to continue their research at an Australian Research Administering Institute.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| UniSA (internal) closing date: | 1st April 2009 | |
| Heart Foundation (external) closing date: | 14th April 2009 |
Source information:
Heart Foundation website – Postdoctoral Research Fellowships
Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations: Endeavour Awards
Scheme overview:
The Endeavour Awards is the Australian Government’s internationally
competitive, merit-based scholarship program providing opportunities for
citizens of the Asia-Pacific, Middle East, Europe and the Americas to
undertake study, research and professional development in Australia. Awards
are also available for Australians to do the same abroad.
The Endeavour Research Fellowships program is currently seeking applications
from Australian and Australian Indigenous applicants:
- The Endeavour Research Fellowships make provision for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from Australia (i.e. citizens or permanent residents) to undertake short-term research (4-6 months), in any field of study, in participating countries in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions
- They are government-funded, so an important secondary objective is to strengthen bilateral ties and international research linkages
- Up to 90 research fellowships are available for 2009; awards have a total value of up to $23,500 (partitioned between travel, establishment and monthly stipend; travel and health insurance also provided)
- A list of participating countries may be found at http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/documents/australian_participating_countries_research_fell.htm Note that China, Malaysia, India, Singapore, Vietnam, South Korea, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates are all on the list
- There is a separate Endeavour Research Fellowship award for Indigenous Australians. Up to 4 of these will be awarded in 2009
- The Endeavour Research Fellowships are frequently under-subscribed.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | 1st December 2008 | |
| Application closing date: | 31st January 2009 | |
| Application outcome: | To be advised in March 2009 |
Source Information:
DEEWR Endeavour website (Australian applicants)
DEEWR Endeavour website (Australian indigenous applicants)
Centre for Intergenerational Health Early to Mid Career Research Fellowships
Scheme overview:
The Centre for Intergenerational Health is a Centre of Excellence and major
research collaboration between the University of Adelaide, University of
South Australia, Flinders University, SA Health and the Department of
Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology (DFEEST).
In 2009, the Centre is offering 3 Early to Mid Career Postdoctoral Research
Fellowships, aimed at attracting and retaining the finest research minds to
South Australia to work in the area of intergenerational health.
Applicants will hold a doctoral or equivalent degree, preferably in the
areas of biomedical or health sciences, public health, policy
translation/development, or relevant specialist training. Applicants will be
no more than 5 years postdoctoral (if relevant, applicants over the 5-year
limit may submit a letter with their application addressing “career
interruptions” for consideration).
Successful recipients will be employed through one of the 3 collaborating
Universities, depending on their particular research interest. Certification
from the intended host University must be attached to the application.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | 15th December 2008 | |
| CIGH (external) closing date: | 13th February 2009 |
Source Information:
Centre for
Intergenerational Health website
Alzheimer's Australia Research (AAR) Postdoctoral Fellowships in Dementia
Scheme overview:
Alzheimer's Australia Research (AAR) has announced the 2009 Dementia Grants
Program for funding in 2010. The AAR Postdoctoral Fellowships in Dementia
support PhD graduates undertaking research in an area related to dementia.
In 2009, three fellowships will be offered.
Applications must be submitted internally to the Business Development
Manager in your area.
- Fellowships are awarded in both biological/non-clinical and clinical/psychosocial research areas
- The fellowships are worth $45,000 per annum each for two years, on condition that the applicants’ institution matches this annual sum
- The applicant must have been awarded a PhD or equivalent degree in the last 3 years (or notified of success of their application for) and have the support of an Australian Tertiary Institution or Australian Medical Research Institute to carry out the proposed research
- The applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| UniSA (internal) closing date: | 6th April 2009 | |
| AAR (external) closing date: | 27th April 2009 |
Source information:
AAR
Website
L'OREAL Australia For Women In Science Fellowships
Scheme overview:
There are three $20,000 Fellowships available. These are awarded to women
who have shown scientific excellence in their career to date and who have an
appropriate research plan that will be assisted by the one-year Fellowship.
The Fellowship funding can be used in a fairly discretionary fashion, once
it supports the research plan.
Applicants:
- must be women involved in the life sciences, material sciences, physical sciences, mathematics or engineering
- must be post-doctoral researchers who have completed their PhD since 4 May 2004 (NB: excluding maternity leave and periods of part time work due to family considerations)
- must be Australian citizens or permanent residents, temporary residents in the process of applying for permanent residency may apply but decisions of eligibility will be left to the discretion of the jury
- must be associated with an Australian-based academic or research institution, and must be intending to continue their research in Australia for the next 12 months
- are expected to be working full-time or close to full-time
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| L'Oreal Australia external closing date: | 1st May 2009 |
Source information:
L'Oreal
Australia Website
The Sylvia And Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation
Senior Medical Research Fellowship
Scheme overview:
This is a five-year Senior Medical Research Fellowship and is awarded
annually to outstanding researchers. It is valued at $195,000 per annum
(total award value $975,000). The Fellowship is an integral part of a
scheme that is intended to provide both salary and project grant support
for outstanding Australian medical researchers.
Eligibility for a Senior Medical Research Fellowship will require the
following:
- The applicant is medically or scientifically qualified to at least the postdoctoral level
- The applicant has been working at a postdoctoral level for less than ten (10) years (doctorate received after 1 January 1999) and does not currently hold a senior research or teaching position. The Medical Advisory Board and the Trustees reserve the right to take into consideration exceptional circumstances during the ten (10) year period. You must provide proof of your research doctorate award from your University
- The applicant is sponsored to undertake the Fellowship research in an Australian institution
- The applicant is an Australian national or permanent resident.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| UniSA internal closing date: | 20th April 2009 | |
| External closing date: | 1st May 2009 |
Source information:
ANZ Website
The Sylvia And Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation
Clinical Investigatorships
Scheme overview:
Establishment grants for Clinical Investigators have been initiated by
the Foundation in order to stimulate and encourage clinical research in
Australia. In particular the grants are intended to assist new
investigators to establish their research programs at the time of the
difficult transition from doctoral and post-doctoral training posts to
their first definitive clinical positions in an academic environment.
Clinical Investigators will be awarded a once only grant of $60,000.
Eligibility for a Clinical Investigatorship requires the following:
- The applicant should be a medical graduate or a graduate of another clinical discipline with a definitive clinical appointment
- Consideration will be given only to those applicants with a fulltime appointment
- The applicant should be actively engaged in clinical research
- The applicant should be working in a University clinical department, a teaching hospital, a clinical research unit in a research institute or in an academic general practice setting
- The applicant should have been appointed to such a position but have been in the position for no more than 24 months on 1 May of the year of application. Unsuccessful applicants may re-apply the year following.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| UniSA internal closing date: | 20th April 2009 | |
| External closing date: | 1st May 2009 |
Source information:
ANZ Website
Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) Fellowships
MSRA Postdoctoral Fellowships
Scheme overview:
The MSRA Postdoctoral Fellowships support MS researchers across
Australia and is an award made in support of either a pure research or
social science/applied project within an Australian institution proposed
by an appropriately qualified investigator. The project is to be
consistent with the aim of MSRA and the work is to be approved by the
host institution (including relevant ethics committees). Researchers who
are based overseas for the duration of the grant are not eligible to
apply.
Since these awards will normally be made for a period of two years only,
the purpose is primarily to assist investigations in which considerable
progress can be expected over this or a shorter period. MSRA does not
intend to provide long term salaries for support staff.
The fellowships will provide a salary plus on-costs for the duration of
the award. The application form includes a budget proforma which must be
completed detailing the applicants current salary and any projected
increases for the life of the fellowship. Consumables may be considered
but will need to be included in the itemised budget.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| MSRA External closing date: | 5th June 2009 |
Source information:
MSRA Website
Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia (MSRA) Fellowships
MSRA Senior Fellowships
Scheme overview:
The MSRA Senior Fellowship award is available to Researchers and Practitioners and aims to supplement the income of scientific, medical, applied or social sciences specialists who have undertaken a successful research program and wish to continue at nationally or internationally competitive levels. Candidates are expected to be future leaders in MS research and have to already establish a verifiable track record.
The fellowship provides salary support in order that existing and future efforts research can continue. The fellowship is awarded in the context of a proven track record and quality and likelihood of achieving the research aims. It provides financial support to allow the applicant to continue the field of MS research.
The funds provided by MSRA for Senior Research Fellows will be up to $100,000 per annum and up to $1200, 000 per annum for Senior Clinical Research Fellows. The Senior Fellowship is of five years’ duration from the day of acceptance
Eligibility:
- Applicants must hold a PhD or equivalent research qualification.
- Demonstrate track record in independent research as evidenced by appropriate publications and grant acquisitions at the time of applying.
- It will be necessary to provide evidence that an appropriate research environment and facilities are available.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| MSRA External closing date: | 30th June 2009 |
Source information:
MSRA Website
Trish Foundation/Betty Cuthbert Postdoctoral Fellowships
Scheme overview:
Trish Multiple Sclerosis Research Foundation (Trish Foundation), in
conjunction with Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia, is calling for
applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship to enable young scientists with
appropriate research experience to undertake independent research relevant
to MS.
Fellowships, to be held in an Australian university or research institute
with appropriate research facilities, will normally be awarded for two
years, with the possibility of an extension for a third and final year. A
fellowship will fund the salary, related on costs and may include a small
sum for maintenance.
To be eligible, applicants must submit applications to both NHMRC and MSRA as these awards are jointly funded and only Australian citizens or permanent residents should apply.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| MSRA External closing date: | 5th June 2009 |
Source information:
MSRA Website
Pfizer Australia Research Fellowships
Scheme overview:
Pfizer Australia awards Research Fellowships each year to outstanding biomedical scientists wishing to establish a research career in Australia.
Each Fellowship provides a 5-year grant covering salary, travel and other establishment costs and are valued at up to AUD$1million. The Fellowships are designed to support a specific research program to be conducted by the applicant, primarily within an Australian research centre.
The grant offers support to the individual at the level of Senior Lecturer, or occasionally, Reader salary range, with remaining funds used for other research related costs.
To be eligible to apply for a Fellowship, applicants should have a
research-based doctoral degree in a scientific or medically related
discipline, together with recognized post-doctoral achievements. Ideally the
applicant should have less then 10 year's post doctoral experience.
Selection criteria:
- Scientific merit of the proposed research program.
- Research achievements of the applicant, demonstrated by publications and other forms of recognition reflecting the individual's knowledge, skills and creativity.
- Potential for the research program to contribute to the health, social welfare and/or economic development of Australia.
- Potential for the applicant to assume a leadership role within the local and international biomedical research community.
- Potential for the applicant and their research to promote science as an important and rewarding career option for young Australians.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| Pfizer External closing date: | 19th June 2009 |
Source information:
Pfizer
Australia
Leukaemia Foundation
Philip Desbrow Senior Research Fellowship
Scheme overview:
The Leukaemia Foundation invites expressions of interest for the Philip
Desbrow Senior Research fellowship. This award will provide continued
support for an exceptional young researcher preferably between 3 and 10
years post doctorate who has established an international reputation for
research in the field of leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood
cancers and disorders.
Researchers who are currently working within Australia will be expected to have spent less than two years in their current institution if they plan to apply for this Fellowship in the same location.
The Philip Desbrow Fellowship will provide $200,000 pa for 5 years.
Eligibility:
- The field of study must be in accordance with the objectives of the Foundation, namely research into the causes, prevention, treatments or cure of leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood and bone marrow cancers.
- The study or research must be full-time and must be undertaken in an appropriate Institution in Australia with an accredited program.
- All applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or New Zealand citizens holding a Special Category Visa. Applicants who have applied for, but not yet been granted permanent residency or a Special Category Visa, may apply for the award.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| Leukaemia Foundation Philip Desbrow Senior Research Fellowship EOI closing date: | 31st July 2009 | |
| Leukaemia Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships external closing date: | 31st July 2009 | |
| Leukaemia Foundation Philip Desbrow Senior Research Fellowship full applications due: | Late August 2009 |
Source information:
Leukaemia Foundation Website
Leukaemia Foundation
Postdoctoral Fellowships
Scheme overview:
This award is to commence in early 2010 in a field relevant to:
- leukaemias
- lymphomas
- myeloma or
- other related disorders.
The fellowship will initially be awarded for one year but the successful applicant will have the opportunity to apply for up to two annual extensions.
Candidates must have been awarded their PhD no more than three years prior to the closing date for applications or else their PhD must be awarded by December of the year of application.
Exceptions may be made where an applicant can show that they have had an unavoidable career disruption such as family leave, serious illness, war etc.
The Postdoctoral Fellowships will provide a maximum of $100,000 pa and
approximately 75% salary + 25% consumables.
Eligibility:
- The field of study must be in accordance with the objectives of the Foundation, namely research into the causes, prevention, treatments or cure of leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood and bone marrow cancers.
- The study or research must be full-time and must be undertaken in an appropriate Institution in Australia with an accredited program.
- All applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents or New Zealand citizens holding a Special Category Visa. Applicants who have applied for, but not yet been granted permanent residency or a Special Category Visa, may apply for the award.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| Leukaemia Foundation Philip Desbrow Senior Research Fellowship EOI closing date: | 31st July 2009 | |
| Leukaemia Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships external closing date: | 31st July 2009 | |
| Leukaemia Foundation Philip Desbrow Senior Research Fellowship full applications due: | Late August 2009 |
Source information:
Leukaemia Foundation Website
Arthritis Australia Fellowships
Scheme overview:
The objectives of the research and professional education program are to
support specific research projects into arthritis and other musculoskeletal
disorders as well as to support and advance the career development of
scientists and clinical investigators committed to research into arthritis
and allied disorders.
The Heald Fellowship ($50,000) is available for research programs both
overseas and in Australia. Please note that this is for one year only and
there will be no renewals, except in rare circumstances e.g. part-time
research. There is a preference for research overseas but Australian-based
research will be considered.
Awards are available to clinical, scientific and allied health professionals
who are Australian citizens or permanent residents.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| Arthritis Australia external closing date: | 10th July 2009 |
Source information:
Arthritis Australia website
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Advanced Post Doctoral Fellowships
Scheme overview:
The Advanced Postdoctoral Fellowship program is designed to:
- attract qualified and promising health scientists
- to provide an opportunity to receive full time research training
- assist the individuals in transitioning from a fellowship to an independent (faculty-level) position.
The award is for a period of 3 years and during the fellowship phase, the
applicant is required to work with a sponsor who can provide a training
environment conducive to beginning a career in diabetes-relevant research.
The fellowships are intended for those in a relatively early stage of their
career. Generally, their first degree (PhD, MD or equivalent)
will have been received no more than 5 years before the fellowship. This
program is targeted to those who would benefit from postdoctoral research
training in preparation for later faculty appointments (therefore,
applicants may not have faculty appointments).
There are no citizenship requirements for this program.
Budgets of up to USD 90,000 per year for up to 3 years may be requested.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | 20th May 2009 | |
| JDFR external closing date: | 29th July 2009 |
Source information:
JRDF Applicant
Guidelines (PDF, 514kb)
JDFR Website
Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia (MND) Bill Gole Post Doctoral Fellowship
Scheme overview:
The MND Research Institute invites applications for this prestigious
research Fellowship for motor neurone disease research in Australia. The
Bill Gole MND Postdoctoral Fellowship is directed towards postdoctoral
scientists with a track record of research in the areas of neuroscience
related to motor neurone disease. Salary for a full-time research fellow
will be funded at $72,500 p.a. for a period of up to three years.
Eligibility criteria:
- The applicant must be an Australian citizen or have permanent residential status
- On 28 August 2009, applicants must have no more than three years research experience from the date their doctoral thesis was passed
- Applicants who will submit their completed doctoral thesis before the end of 2009 will be considered, but the Fellowship cannot be taken up by the applicant until the thesis has been passed
- The Fellowship can commence on 1 January 2010 and must commence before 1 July 2010.
Applications must be submitted to Research and Innovation Services, who
will check all applications for compliance and submit all applications to
MND Australia.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| UniSA internal closing date: | 14th August 2009 | |
| MND external closing date: | 28th August 2009 |
Source information:
MND website
Crohn's & Colitis Australia (CCA) Research Fellowship
Scheme overview:
Crohn's & Colitis Australia (CCA) has developed a Research Fellowship to
advance research into Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. CCA is
offering $75,000 per year for 2 years.
The purpose of this Fellowship is to foster the development of a health
professional or scientist in clinical research into inflammatory bowel
disease in Australia.
Preference is given to proposals for work that complies with the priority
areas of the CCA as listed:
- Diagnosis
- Prevention
- Better disease management and improved well being
- Epidemiology
- Complementary therapies
The applicant must:
- be an Australian citizen or hold permanent Australian resident status;
- hold a higher research degree (e.g., PhD, MD);have shown an ability to successfully carry out clinical research; and
- outline a research proposal that specifically applies to clinical aspects of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Scheme key dates:
| Applications open: | Currently open | |
| CCA external closing date: | 1st September 2009 |
Source information:
CCA
website