HSC Research Calendar: Research Grants Details

Scheme overview:
This is an externally-funded National Competitive Grant scheme. Funding is provided to organisations for individuals or teams of researchers to undertake excellent fundamental research. The Discovery scheme also offers a variety of fellowships for both early-career and established researchers.

Applications must be submitted to Research and Innovation Services, who will check all applications for compliance and submit all applications to the Australian Research Council.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	15th December 2008
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	11th February 2009
	ARC (external) closing date:	4th March 2009

Source information:
ARC website

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Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Projects

Scheme overview:
This is an externally-funded National Competitive Grant scheme. It supports collaborative research and development projects between a higher education institution and a partner organisation, including commercial organisations. In addition to project funds, applications can include funds fellowships and research scholarships. The Linkage scheme also supports applications for funding for international research teams and infrastructure through separate application processes.

The Linkage Project scheme has two application rounds each year.

Applications must be submitted to Research and Innovation Services, who will check all applications for compliance and submit all applications to the Australian Research Council.

Scheme key dates:

Linkage Round 1 (for funding commencing in January following year of application)

	Applications open:	18th March 2009
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	20th April 2009
	ARC (external) closing date:	13th May 2009

Linkage Round 2 (for funding commencing in July following year of application)

	Applications open:	Currently open
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	23rd October 2009
	ARC (external) closing date:	18th November 2009

Source information:
ARC website

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Heart Foundation Grants-in-Aid

Scheme overview:
This is a externally-funded National Competitive Grant scheme. Grants-in-Aid are made to support biomedical, clinical or public health research, which demonstrate relevance to the causes, diagnosis, management and prevention of heart, stroke and blood vessel disease.

Applications for Grants-in-Aid are made through the National Health and Medical Research Council Project Grant application process. Applicants may apply to both schemes, or solely to the Heart Foundation, but must apply using the NHMRC application forms, along with a completed Supplementary Questions form available to download from the Heart Foundation website.

Grants-in-Aid will be made for up to two years duration, to a maximum value of $64,500 per year.

Scheme key dates:

	UniSA (internal) closing date:	2nd March 2009
	Heart Foundation (external) closing date:	17th March 2009

Source information:
Heart Foundation website

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Heart Foundation South Australian Cardiovascular Research Development Grants

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. The aim of this program is to stimulate, enhance and sustain the collaborative potential of South Australian researchers undertaking high quality research which is relevant to heart, stroke and blood vessel disease.

As part of this program, two Development Grants will be offered to commence in 2010. The grants will valued at $400,000 per year for up to four years. They are designed to assist emerging research leaders, who have completed their PhD or MD within the last three to ten years, to build a track record in research and collaboration, in order to become more competitive for larger national and international research funding schemes.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	17th November 2008
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	3rd March 2009
	Heart Foundation (external) closing date:	17th March 2009

Source information:
Heart Foundation website

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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Partnerships Projects

Scheme overview:
This is an externally-funded National Competitive Grant scheme. The NHMRC Partnerships Initiative was announced in July 2008 and the Partnerships Projects scheme is the first scheme to be called under this initiative.

Applications must be submitted to Research and Innovation Services, who will check all applications for compliance and submit all applications to the NHMRC.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	25th July 2008
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	28th November 2008
	NHMRC (external) closing date:	19th December 2008

Source information:
NHMRC website

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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Projects

Scheme overview:
This is an externally-funded National Competitive Grant scheme. The Project Grants Scheme is the NHMRC's main avenue of support for individuals and small teams of researchers undertaking biomedical, public health and health services research in Australian universities, medical schools, hospitals and other research institutions.

A number of other funding schemes have begun using the NHMRC Project Grant application process to receive applications. In 2009, applications for the following funding schemes are to be made through the NHMRC (please note that in addition to the usual NHMRC application, schemes may require submission of supplementary information specific to their area of research):

Cancer Australia Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Grants
Cancer Council South Australia
Heart Foundation Grants-in-Aid
Heart Kids Australia

Applications must be submitted to Research and Innovation Services, who will check all applications for compliance and submit all applications to the NHMRC.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	8th December 2008
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	2nd March 2009
	ARC (external) closing date:	17th March 2009

Source information:
NHMRC website

Alzheimer's Australia Research

Alzheimer's Australia Research (AAR) has announced the 2009 Dementia Grants Program for funding in 2010. Applications must be submitted internally to the Business Development Manager in your area.

AAR Dementia Research Grants

Scheme overview:
The AAR Dementia Research Grants are seeding grants for new researchers, valued up to $20,000 (exclusive of GST), to be allocated for research in a dementia-relevant area. In 2009, four grants will be offered.

Grants are awarded in both biological/non-clinical and clinical/psychosocial research areas
The applicant should have completed a doctorate or other research qualification within the past five years and must not have previously been a principal investigator on a successful grant worth more than $20,000
The research must be conducted in Australia and the applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

Scheme key dates for AAR Dementia Research Grants:

	Applications open:	Currently open
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	6th April 2009
	AAR (external) closing date:	27th April 2009

Source information:
AAR Website

Alzheimer's Australia Research

Alzheimer's Australia Research (AAR) has announced the 2009 Dementia Grants Program for funding in 2010. Applications must be submitted internally to the Business Development Manager in your area.

Hazel Hawke Research Grants in Dementia Care

Scheme overview:
The Hazel Hawke Research Grant is seeding grant, valued up to $20,000 (exclusive of GST) for research into dementia care. Suitable projects might include research into carer support, best quality care practices, activities and non-pharmaceutical therapies for people with dementia, or any other aspect of dementia care research. In 2009, two grants will be offered.

The applicant must not be of Assoc Prof or Professor level or higher and must not have been previously been successful in applying for a Hazel Hawke Research Grant in Dementia care.
Research must be conducted in Australia and the applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia.

Scheme key dates for AAR Hazel Hawke Research Grants:

	Applications open:	Currently open
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	6th April 2009
	AAR (external) closing date:	27th April 2009

Source information:
AAR Website

Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation

Scheme overview:
The Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation of South Australia Inc (CRF) supports health, educational or social research to encourage and advance investigation into the cause, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of any condition that may affect the general health, education or welfare of children in South Australia and the Northern Territory. Each year the Foundation disburses approximately $1,000,000.

Applications are sought from the fields of Medicine, Education, Dentistry, Nursing, Social Sciences, Environment, Mental Health and Allied Health Professions.

Applications must be received in one of the following categories:

Basic science
Clinical studies
Community-based studies

Consideration is also given to 'early career' applicants, applying for the first time as a Chief Investigator, in one of the above categories.

Applications must be submitted to the Business Development Unit for compliance checking and submission to the CRF.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	5th February 2009
	UniSA (internal) closing date:	TBA (approx 1 week prior to external closing)
	Channel 7 CRF (external) closing date:	30th April 2009

Source information:
Channel 7 CRF Website

Australian Learning and Teaching Council

Competitive Grants Program

Scheme overview:
The Competitive Grants Program supports:

Research and development focussing on issues of emerging and continuing importance
Strategic approaches to learning and teaching that address the increasing diversity of the student body
Innovation in learning and teaching, including in relation to the role of new technologies.

Funding will be available for projects of up to 2 years, and ranging in value from $60,000 to a maximum of $220,000.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	Currently open
	Closing date for Expressions of Interest and Full Proposals	6th November 2008
	Closing date for Full Proposals arising from first round applicants	30th April 2009

Source information:
ALTC Website - Competitive Grants Program

Australian Learning and Teaching Council

Leadership for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Program

Scheme overview:
The ALTC Leadership for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Program provides grants for projects that build leadership capacity in ways consistent with the promotion and enhancement of learning and teaching in contemporary higher education, and which reflect the ALTC's values of excellence, inclusiveness, diversity and collaboration, and its commitment to long-term, systemic change.

The program has three priorities for funding in 2009:

1. Institutional leadership to enhance learning and teaching through leadership capacity-building at the institutional level.

Funding range: $150,000 to $220,000
Projects duration: up to 2.5 years

2. Disciplinary and cross-disciplinary leadership to enhance learning and teaching through leadership capacity-building in discipline structures, communities of practice and cross-disciplinary networks.

Funding range: $80,000 to $220,000
Projects duration: up to 2 years

3. Consolidating leadership by building on the outcomes of projects funded in earlier years under the Leadership for Excellence in Learning and Teaching Program

Funding range: $80,000 to $120,000
Projects duration: up to 1.5 years

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	Currently open
	Closing date for Expressions of Interest and Full Proposals:	19th March 2009
	Closing date for Full Proposals arising from EOIs:	2nd July 2009

Source information:
ALTC website - Leadership and Excellence in Learning and Teaching Program

Australian Learning and Teaching Council

Priority Projects Program

Scheme overview:
The ALTC Priority Projects Program supports programs addressing

Academic standards, assessment practices and reporting
Curriculum renewal
Teaching and learning spaces
Peer review.

ALTC encourages submissions which are designed to extend the scope of successful work already undertaken, or to assist in the further implementation of demonstrated good practice. Applications seeking to build on work previously funded through ALTC will be only be accepted if the final report from the original project has been submitted and is available at least 6 weeks prior to the current application closing date.

Funding will be available for projects of durations of up to 2 years, and ranging in value from $80,000 to a maximum of $220,000.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	Currently open
	Closing date for Expressions of Interest and Full Proposals:	8th April 2009
	Closing date for Full Proposals arising from EOIs:	23rd July 2009

Source information:
ALTC website - Priority Projects Program

Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia Investigator-Driven Project Grants

Scheme overview:
The MSRA Investigator-Driven Project Grant supports 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.

The award of project grants is MSRA's main avenue for the support of research relevant to multiple sclerosis in universities, hospitals or other recognised research institutions. 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.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	Currently open
	MSRA external closing date:	29th May 2009

Source information:
MSRA Website

National Breast Cancer Foundation Grants

Scheme overview:
The National Breast Cancer Foundation's Novel Concept Award/Pilot Study Grants will provide investigators with the opportunity to explore new and untested ideas relevant to breast cancer. These proposals are intended to initiate new Projects that develop new ideas.

Applications are invited from the entire continuum of breast cancer research, from basic science to prevention, treatment and care, given the proposed idea has the potential to help prevent breast cancer, improve survival and enhance quality of life.

Applicants with less research experience or with research experience which is outside breast cancer, but with conceptually valid proposals, are encouraged to apply providing they can demonstrate adequate scientific support from experienced researchers in the area and the necessary administrative support of their institution.

A maximum funding amount of $200,000 can be requested for up to two years.

Applicants:

Must reside in Australia throughout the funding period
Must have the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to manage the proposed infrastructure as demonstrated for example by previous management of grant funds through an Administering Institution or sound business development. Less experienced researchers must have the support of experienced researchers in the area
Must be an Australian citizen or have resident status
Must be actively engaged in research in Australia.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	1st May 2009
	NBCF external closing date:	22nd May 2009

Source information:
NBCF Website

Pfizer Australia Cancer Research Grants

Scheme overview:
The Pfizer Australia Cancer Research Grants are awarded for the purpose of advancing clinical research in the field of oncology.
Applications are invited from medical graduates who are early in their research career or who have entered the field of research, (or returned after an appropriate break) within the last five years (eg the applicant has initiated or has been awarded a PhD/MD within the last five years).

Individual grants of up to AU$55,000 per annum will be awarded to cover part salaries, equipment, research materials and expenses.

The principal applicant must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia. Grant recipients must conduct the majority of the research within Australia.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	currently open
	Pfizer Australia external closing date:	5th June 2009

Source information:
Pfizer Australia Website

Brain Foundation Research Grants

Scheme overview:

The Brain Foundation Research Grants are awarded for the purpose of supporting 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.

The quality of the proposed research is judged according to internationally benchmarked criteria of Scientific Quality and Significance & Innovation.

The total amount available for distribution depends on the income of the Brain Foundation in that year. As a guide the grants awarded in 2008 were up to $40,000 each.

The grants are open to competition nationally and all researchers in Australia are eligible to apply. Please refer to the website which provides details on particular considerations.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	currently open
	Brain Foundation external closing date:	12th June 2009

Source information:
Brain Foundation Website

Kidney Health Australia Seeding Grants

Scheme overview:

Kidney Health Australia provides funding for seeding grants of up to $15,000 per year (or more depending on MSAC consideration) for up to an optional maximum of two years for research into the causes, prevention and treatment of disorders of the kidneys and urinary tract.

The application should be for a genuinely new research idea and preferred ranking will be given to applicants in the early stages of their research career applying for the first time as Chief Investigator.

The grants will be for biomedical research work to be carried out by Australians in Australia. Evidence of ethical approval will be required before funds are released.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	currently open
	Kidney Health Australia external closing date:	30th June 2009

Source information:
Kidney Health Australia Website

Centre for Metabolic Fitness, 2009 Research & Training Awards

Scheme overview:

With the support of the Deputy Vice-Chancellors for Research of the ATN group of Universities, the CMF now invites applications for funding support within one or more of the following broad categories:

ATN collaborative-focussed application
Early/Mid career researchers: defined as having been awarded their PhD within the past 10 years.
Projects with significant research performance potential: to be competitive for Australian Competitive Grants such as NHMRC; to yield significant publications; or provide significant higher degree training opportunities.

Funding and conditions:

Grants will generally not exceed $20,000 per category of support being sought; however applications may seek support under more than one criteria, ie up to $60,000 (collaborative, early/mid career researcher, significant research performance potential).
Up to 15 awards in total will be made in 2009.
Grant funding should be used within 12 months and comply with auditing requirements of the CMF and their host institution.

**A condition of award is that applicants supported by the CMF-Research & Training Support Fund, will acknowledge the CMF in all publications and presentations and fulfil reporting requirements.

Application process:

A completed CMF Grant Application Template which must be signed off by the relevant Head of School/Institute/Centre, the Dean of Research and the University of South Australia Node Director for the Centre for Metabolic Fitness (Associate Professor Jon Buckley) should be submitted electronically to J.Mamo2@Curtin.edu au by June 12, 2009. (Incomplete applications will not be considered).

Download application form (58KB)

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	currently open
	CMF closing date:	12th June 2009

J.O & J.R WICKING TRUST GRANTS

The JO & JR Wicking Trust provides funding to benefit the blind or visually impaired, the aged or for persons suffering from Alzheimer's disease. There are two categories of grants open to applications for The Wicking Trust:

1. General Grants
1.1 General Grants: Major Strategic Initiatives
The Trust will consider making grants for projects relating to one or more of the following:

Pilot programs aimed at educating members of the medical profession and/or the community about earlier detection and management of Alzheimer's disease;
Trials of models of care that delay or eliminate the necessity for the aged to enter residential care and/or implementation of those models;
Trials of sustainable models of care that improve and enhance the quality of life of the aged within and outside residential care settings;
Trials of more effective means of recruiting, training and retaining aged care professionals;
Projects that establish leadership and career paths in the area of aged care nursing;
Development, adaptation or use of technology to improve the quality of life and independence of the aged or Alzheimer's sufferers.

Each grant will be in the order of $50,000 to $180,000 per annum, and the trust recognises that projects could require more than one year's funding.

1.2 General Grants: Incubation Initiatives
The Trust will consider making grants for projects relating to one or more of the following:

Trials of initiatives of care that seek to delay or eliminate the necessity for the aged to enter residential care;
Trials of sustainable initiatives that enhance the quality of life of the aged within and outside residential care settings;
Trials of initiatives seeking more effective ways of locally recruiting, training and retaining aged care professionals;
Development, adaptation or use of technology to improve the quality of life and independence of the aged or Alzheimer's sufferers;

Each grant will be in the order of $15,000 to $50,000 per annum, and the trust recognises that projects could require more than one year's funding.

1.3 General Grants: Support Grants For Rural Communities
The trust will consider allocating small grants for initiatives where benefits of the initiative will continue beyond the life of funds granted and that:

Address the problems of social isolation experienced by the aged, especially in rural communities;
Benefit aged people, and especially people suffering with Alzheimer's disease, in rural communities;
Serve communities with a population of less than 10,000.

Grants will be in the vicinity of $1,000 - $10,000 per annum. These projects will be funded for one year only.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	currently open
	ANZ Trustee closing date:	Medical and Scientific Research Grants - 1st July 2009 General Grants - 15th July 2009

Source information:
ANZ Website

J.O & J.R WICKING TRUST GRANTS

2. Medical and Scientific Research Grants
Grants will be considered for:

Research into more effective diagnosis, or treatment of Alzheimer's disease;
Research into cures for Alzheimer's disease;

Grants for emerging research concepts requiring seed funding or young investigators being established are preferred. Individual grants will be in the vicinity of $25,000 to $50,000.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	currently open
	ANZ Trustee closing date:	Medical and Scientific Research Grants - 1st July 2009 General Grants - 15th July 2009

Source information:
ANZ Website

Judith Jane Mason and Harold Stannett Williams Memorial Foundation Grants

Scheme overview:
The goal of The Mason Foundation is to achieve positive impact in the areas of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Alzheimer's disease through funding medical research mostly into the causes, prevention and/or management of these diseases.
There are two main categories of grants available:

1. Medical and Scientific Research Grants - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Research into more effective diagnosis, therapeutic intervention, care or treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; and/or
Research into cures for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

Projects will be funded for one year only.
Individual grants of in the vicinity of $100,000 will be considered, and the total annual income available for this grant category is in the order of $500,000 - $600,000 (indicative only).
Grants will be made to organisations in Australia.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	currently open
	ANZ Trustee closing date:	1st July 2009

Source information:
ANZ Website

Judith Jane Mason and Harold Stannett Williams Memorial Foundation Grants

2. Medical and Scientific Research Grants - Alzheimer's Disease

Research into more effective diagnosis, or treatment of Alzheimer's disease; and/or
Research into cures for Alzheimer's disease.

The Foundation will favourably consider applications for emerging research concepts requiring seed funding or young investigators being established. Individual grants of up to $50,000 will be considered, and the total annual income available for this grant category is in the order of $350,000 - $400,000 (indicative only). Projects will be funded for one year only.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	currently open
	ANZ Trustee closing date:	1st July 2009

Source information:
ANZ Website

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - High Priority, Short-Term Bridge Award
Scheme overview:
This award will provide one year of funding for research grant applications that address a high priority research area for JDRF. The goal of this "bridge" funding is to help investigators generate additional supporting data for an amended, competitive application.

The High Priority, Short-Term Bridge Awards will each provide up to USD 55,000 annually, including indirect costs, for up to one year.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	1st June 2009
	JDRF closing date:	1st July 2009

Eligibility for High Priority, Short-Term Bridge Award and Regular Research Grants:

Applications must hold an MD or PhD, or equivalent and have a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medical school, or other research facility.
There are no citizenship requirements for this program

Source information:
JDRF Website

ARC Harry Windsor Research Grants Scheme

Scheme overview:
Applications are being called for several one-year research projects addressing areas in tuberculosis, respiratory diseases due to other infections, or respiratory diseases related to tobacco use.

Each application must not exceed $50,000 and will be funded for one year only.

Eligibility
Applicants must have submitted a NHMRC Application Project Grant in 2009 and which have been assessed as fundable by NHMRC but have missed the cut-off mark for funding in 2010.

Grants are awarded in open competition on the basis if merit following detailed assessment by ARC's Research Committee

In order to apply for grant the Chief Investigator of a project is only required to send Application ID Number and the Original Title submitted to NHMRC in 2009 to research@thearc.org.au.

Initial Application due 6th November

Source information:
Australian Respiratory Council

Bioscience Achievements Awards

Scheme overview:

Applications are being called for:

Young Achiever Award: individual 35 years or under who has made a significant contribution to his/her company or organisation in South Australia's bioscience sector.

Industry Leader Award: recognises individuals who have made a significant impact on the growth and development of his/her company or organisation and /or to the South Australian bioscience industry.

Each award is valued at up to $10,000.

Eligibility:

Young Achiever Award:

contribution to the company's / organisations performance or success
demonstrated entrepreneurial skills in the development of product or company in bioscience
contribution beyond job scope to the larger bioscience community.

Industry Leader Award:

contribution made to the South Australian bioscience industry and sector over a number of years
demonstrated sustained capacity for innovation and creativity
success in achieving investment and or commercialisation of companies and technologies
breadth of impact across a range of companies / organisations.

Source information:
Bio Innovation SA

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Regular Research Grants
Scheme overview:
The purpose of the Regular Research Grant is to provide investigators with support which will enable them to explore and develop proposals that are considered to be on the leading edge of diabetes research. The grant is specifically intended to support innovative proposals that can be developed to a level of maturity where data outcomes will strengthen future research project grant applications for ongoing support.

JDRF Regular Research Grants will be supported for a maximum of USD 165,000 total costs per year for a period of up to 3 years.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	20th May 2009
	JDRF closing date:	29th July 2009

Eligibility for High Priority, Short-Term Bridge Award and Regular Research Grants:

Applications must hold an MD or PhD, or equivalent and have a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medical school, or other research facility.
There are no citizenship requirements for this program

Source information:
JDRF Website

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Career Development Award
Scheme overview:
The primary purpose of the Career Development Award is to attract qualified and promising scientists early in their careers and give them the opportunity to establish themselves in areas that reflect the JDRF research emphasis areas.

The period of the award is 5 years and successful applicants will focus their research efforts on a subject directly related to JDRF mission goals and research priorities, in the area of type 1 diabetes research.

A Career Development Award research plan must be submitted and should describe the five-year project.

The award is up to USD 150,000 per year, including indirect costs.

Eligibility:

The Career Development Award is intended for individuals in a relatively early stage of their career.
Their first degree (MD, PhD or equivalent) will have been received at least three but not more than seven years before the award.
The applicant must hold an academic faculty level position (including assistant professor or equivalent) at the time of the application, at an institution with strong, well-established research and training programs for the chosen area of interest.

There are no citizenship requirements for this program.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	20th May 2009
	JDRF closing date:	29th July 2009

Source information:
JDRF Website

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation - Innovative Grants
Scheme overview:
JDRF provides "seed" funding for highly innovative research with potential significant impact on accelerating the mission of JDRF.

These grants provide one year of support for a maximum of $100,000 in direct costs and indirect costs of 10%, for a total of $110,000.

The grants will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Is the proposed research highly innovative?
Is the underlining premise, goal or hypothesis plausible?
Does the proposed research have the potential for high impact on the mission of JDRF?
Can the proposed research be completed in one year?

Applicants must hold an MD, PhD or equivalent and have a faculty position or equivalent at a college, university, medical school, or other research facility.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	20th May 2009
	JDRF closing date:	29th July 2009

Source information:
JDRF Website

Leukaemia Foundation Grants-in-Aid

Scheme overview:
The Leukaemia Foundation invites expressions of interest for 'grants-in-aid' for research projects to support basic, applied and translational research which will improve outcomes for people with blood cancers and related disorders.

Applicants are encouraged to develop innovative approaches to haematological problems, especially in the areas of basic or fundamental research.

Applications for grants-in-aid in the range $50,000 - $100,000 per annum will be considered.

It is anticipated that least five Grants-in-Aid may be offered in 2010.

Eligibility:

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 EOI closing date:	31st July 2009
	Leukaemia Foundation full applications due:	Late August 2009

Source information:
Leukaemia Foundation Website

National Collaborative Breast Cancer Research Program

Scheme overview:
The National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) invites proposals from collaborative groups or teams of investigators (3 - 6) to develop a significant larger-scale and/or cutting-edge national research program focused on ideas that will advance an area of breast cancer research over the next 5-10 years.
Applications are invited from the entire field of breast cancer research, from basic science to prevention, treatment and care, where proposed partnerships have the potential to develop a program to help prevent breast cancer, enhance quality of life and improve survival.

Funding will now be made available in two stages;
Stage 1: up to $1 million dollars, per annum, for 3 years (Years 1-3).
Stage 2: up to $1 million per annum for an additional two years (Years 4 and 5). Provision of Stage 2 funding will be dependent on satisfactory completion of Stage 1 research and the availability of funds.
The proposal should include a detailed five-year budget for use of funds.

It is not necessary to have received funding for Phase 1 to apply for funding at Phase 2.

Chief Investigators Eligibility:

Will reside in Australia throughout the majority of the funding period;
Must have the skills, knowledge, and resources necessary to manage the proposed infrastructure as demonstrated, for example, by previous management of grant funds through an Administering Institution or sound business development. Less experienced researchers must have the support of experienced researchers in the area;
Must be an Australian citizen or have resident status;
Must be actively engaged in research in Australia.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	Currently open
	NBCF closing date:	31st July 2009

Source information:
NBCF Website

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

Program Grant
Scheme overview:
The NHMRC Program Grants Funding Scheme provides support for teams of researchers, to pursue broadly based, multidisciplinary, collaborative research activity relevant to better health (eg biomedical, clinical, public health and health services research) and is typically for 5 years.

Program Grant recipients will be expected to achieve the following:

contribute new knowledge at a leading international level in important areas of health and medical research
develop novel ideas and approaches
tackle problems for which longer term stable funding is essential
develop training and career development opportunities within the team
facilitate collaborative use of specialised facilities or expertise
pursue interdisciplinary, collaborative goals which would not be possible by working on the program's individual components in isolation of each other.

Applications must be submitted to Research and Innovation Services, who will check all applications for compliance and submit all applications to the NHMRC.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	4th April 2009
	UniSA internal closing date:	17th June 2009
	NHMRC external closing date:	1st July 2009

Source information:
NHMRC Website

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

Development Grant
Scheme overview:
A Development Grant provides funding support to individual researchers, research teams, or a HMR company in partnership with a researcher/s to undertake research at the early proof-of-principle or pre-seed stage.
The Scheme supports the commercial development of a product, process, procedure or service that if applied, would result in improved health care, disease prevention or provide health cost savings.

Applications must demonstrate a basic understanding of the process and steps required to move from research to outcomes that can be commercialised, including:

the process and steps to a market, the nature of the market;
the milestones and risks of the venture; and
an understanding of possible means of handling intellectual property connected with the project.

NHMRC does not fund the total cost of research activities and applicants are encouraged to seek additional funding from other sources. Applications must declare the source and level of other funding.
If the application is deemed fundable, the Development Grant Review Panel (DGRP) will assess the requested budget against the applicant's justification for the budget.

Applications must be submitted to Research and Innovation Services, who will check all applications for compliance and submit all applications to the NHMRC.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	5th May 2009
	UniSA internal closing date:	23rd June 2009
	NHMRC external closing date:	7th July 2009

Source information:
NHMRC Website

Prostate Cancer Foundation Of Australia (PCFA) Research Grants

Scheme overview:
The overall goals of the PCFA Research Program are:

To encourage young investigators to undertake research into prostate cancer, and to support those investigators as they mature toward independent scientists.
To stimulate senior scientists, not working in the field of prostate cancer, to bring innovative proposals to the PCFA; funding will be provided to obtain the preliminary data needed for NH&MRC or other grant submissions.
To encourage rigorous proposals for research that will provide direct, tangible benefits to patients with prostate cancer in a relatively-short timeframe.
To fund equipment purchases which will facilitate innovative research in prostate cancer.

There are several PCFA Grant Categories as follows:

Young Investigator Grants: To support young scientists beginning a career in prostate cancer research. In general, Young Investigator Grants will not be funded at levels above $125,000 pa, and not for a period of more than four years.
Concept Grants: For senior scientists not currently working in prostate cancer that have an innovative proposals and are seeking start-up funding. In general, Concept Grants awarded to senior investigators from other areas of science wishing to begin research on prostate cancer are limited to $150,000 pa for two years.
Project Grants: For general proposals for prostate cancer research, including support for innovative clinical trials. In general, Project Grants will not be funded at levels above $125,000 pa, and not for a period of more than 3 years.
Equipment Grants: For significant items of equipment needed to progress ongoing prostate cancer research. In general, Equipment Grants will not be funded at levels above $100,000.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	4th May 2009
	PCFA external closing date:	10th July 2009

Source information:
PCFA Website

Arthritis Australia Grants in Aid and Project Grants

Scheme overview:
The objectives of these grants are to support specific research projects into arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders as well as to support and further the career development of scientists and clinical investigators committed to research into arthritis and allied disorders.

Grants are typically for short-term projects with well defined aims that can be achieved within a 12 month period.

The amount allocated is generally in the range of $10,000-$15,000 per grant for new investigator grants. A maximum of four project grants valued up to $50,000 will be available, including grants focusing on rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis.

It is expected that a clear and justified budget will be provided as part of your application.

Awards are available to clinical, scientific and allied health professionals who are Australian citizens or permanent residents.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	11th May 2009
	Arthritis Australia external closing date:	10th July 2009

Source information:
Arthritis Australia website

Australian Rotary Health Mental Health Research Grants

Scheme overview:
Applications are being called for one-year research "Pilot" projects investigating the Mental Health of Young Australians (Birth to 17 years). Each application must not exceed $35,000 and will be funded for one year only. All projects must intend to apply for funding from NHMRC, ARC or other national funding body for continuing funds for the project.

Applications will be evaluated on the following:

Scientific Merit
Track Record of Applicants
Relevance to Community-Based Interventions
Potential for success with NHMRC, ARC or other national funding body for further funding.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be an Australian citizen or have Permanent Resident Status and not be under bond to any foreign government. Applicants are to provide, where appropriate, evidence of resident status.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	Currently open
	Australian Rotary Health external closing date:	7th August 2009

Source information:
Australian Rotary Health website

Motor Neurone Disease Research Institute of Australia (MND) Grants-in-Aid

Scheme overview:
Researchers working in Australia in fields that are relevant to motor neurone disease are invited to apply for funding to support research in the calendar year 2010. The MND Research Institute of Australia provides seed-funding for research that is innovative and having a clear relationship to the causes, treatments and cures of MND or the support of people living with MND.

There are 6 named Grants-in-Aid for research into motor neurone disease, which all have funding provided by sponsors:

1. Charles & Shirley Graham Family MND Research Grant ($25,000) for scientific research relevant to the cause, treatment or cure of motor neurone disease.

2. Mick Rodger Benalla MND Research Grant ($35,000) for research into cause, treatment or cure of MND in basic or applied science. Part of the funding must be used to attend the International Symposium on ALS/MND in Orlando, Florida USA, 11-13 December 2010.

3. Mick Rodger MND Research Grant ($35,000) for research into cause, treatment or cure of MND in basic or applied science. Part of the funding must be used to attend the International Symposium on ALS/MND in Orlando, Florida USA, 11-13 December 2010.

4. MND Victoria Research Grant ($35,000) for applied research into MND, including social research. Part of the funding must be used to attend the International Symposium on ALS/MND in Orlando, Florida USA, 11-13 December 2010.

5. Peter Stearne Grant for Familial MND Research for a project investigating the genes responsible for familial MND.

6. Zo-ee MND Research Grant ($35,000) for research into cause, treatment or cure of MND in basic or applied science. Part of the funding must be used to attend the International Symposium on ALS/MND in Orlando, Florida USA, 11-13 December 2010.

In recent years, grants-in-aid have had an average value of about $27,500.

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

The General Sir John Monash Awards

Scheme overview:
Annually, up to eight Awards may be awarded to outstanding Australian citizens graduating from Australian Universities to enable them to undertake postgraduate study abroad at the world's best Universities, appropriate to their field of study. The Awards are not restricted to selected universities and each award is valued up to AUD$150,000 over 3 years.

The Foundation supports study programmes in any field, which leads to the highest academic research degree generally accepted in that field of study. Primarily, this will be a PhD or DPhil or an equivalent research doctoral degree.

Eligibility criteria:
Applicants must be Australian citizens. There is no age restriction provided the Applicant's major contribution to their field and to the community lies ahead.

Applications must be submitted to your Business Development Manager who will check all applications for compliance.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	Currently open
	UniSA internal closing date:	14th August 2009
	Sir John Monash Awards external closing date:	31st August 2009

Source information:
General Sir John Monash Awards website

GlaxoSmithKline Australia (GSKA) Post Graduate Support Grants

Scheme overview:
The GlaxoSmithKline post graduate support grant programme offers grants of up to $25,000 over a two year period to PhD or Post Doctorate students in the field of human health. These awards are designed to provide further financial support to PhD or Post Doctorate research students who are already in receipt of a research grant from a non commercial body.

The field of human health should be one of the following:

Respiratory, Inflammation & Musculoskeletal
Metabolic Diseases and Cardiovascular
Neurology & Psychiatry
Microbial & Viral
Proliferative Disease (includes Cancer)
Drug Delivery and Drug Discovery Technology
Prophylactic Vaccines
Non Therapy Area Specific Biomedical Research
Ophthalmology

Excluded Fields - Applications are not sought for the following fields

Dentistry
Clinical Research
Consumer Products
Survey & Interview Based Research

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	17 July 2009
	GSKA external closing date:	28th August 2009

Source information:
GSKA website

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) Scheme

Scheme overview:
The Centres of Research Excellence (CRE) Scheme replaces the Centres for Clinical Research Excellence Scheme and the Capacity Building Grants in Population Health and Health Services Research.
The CRE Scheme seeks applications from teams of researchers to pursue innovative, high quality collaborative research activities in the following priority areas:

Clinical Research
Research into Asbestos Related Diseases
Population Health Research
Electromagnetic Energy Research
Health Services Research

The funding will support Centres of Research Excellence in three schemes:

Clinical Research including one Centre specifically targeted to Research into Asbestos Related
Diseases (Up to $ 19.5 million)
Health Services Research (Up to $ 20.5 million)
Population Health Research including one Centre specifically targeted to Electromagnetic Energy
Research (Up to $ 20.5 million)

The approximate number of CRE grants available for each scheme is:

Up to Seven (7) Centres of Clinical Research Excellence grants, including One (1) Centre of
Clinical Research Excellence in Asbestos Related Diseases grant
Up to Eight (8) Centres of Health Services Research Excellence AND Centres of Population
Health Research Excellence grants in total, including One (1) Centre of Population Health Research Excellence in Electromagnetic Energy grant.

The CRE will build capacity, support research that will lead to improved community health outcomes, and ensure effective translation of research outcomes primarily into practice.

Funding will be awarded for a period of five years and is expected to commence in 2010.

The CRE Grants are open to all researchers in Australia.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	10th July 2009
	UniSA internal closing date:	21st August 2009
	NHMRC external closing date:	25th September 2009

Source information:
NHMRC website

Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation (RIRDC)

Scheme overview:
The RIRDC is now accepting Research and Development proposals for funding in 2010-11. The RIRDC invests in the knowledge needs of its three portfolio areas:

New rural industries
Specific established industries
Cross-sectoral national rural issues

The RIRDC's current research priorities further outlines the program needs and welcomes proposals that will meet the specific objectives, or a number of objectives, as outlined in the research priorities and in more detail in program Five-Year Plans.

Please note that the priorities address not only particular agricultural industries but also, for example, bioenergy and bioproducts, global and regional competitiveness, food integrity and biosecurity and the economic and social impacts of climate change/variability as these relate to rural industries and communities.

Scheme key dates:

	Applications open:	10th August 2009
	UniSA internal closing date:	11th September 2009
	RIDIC external closing date (preliminary research proposals):	25th September 2009

Source information:
RIRDC website

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