Monash Research Office (MRO)

Small grants 2009

Grants are made to organisations in Victoria and the Trust gives priority to: Projects which are designed to enhance the educational and social needs of young people; designed to develop, test and implement creative solutions to persistent, difficult social and environmental needs and problems; requests for small Grants to enable smaller community organisations to begin or continue to make a positive difference in their communities; and Grants from applicants with a major number of volunteers from the community the applicant seeks to benefit.

The closing dates for applications are the end of the first week in each of March, June and November. The outcome of your Application will be notified to you in writing within four to six weeks from the date of the Trustees meeting.

Granting Body Closing Date: 06/11/2009

Cassamarca Scholarships for research in Italy 2010

These scholarships are funded by the Cassamarca Foundation (Fondazione Cassamarca), who will fund 6 awards to students at Australasian universities who, in 2010, will be enrolled, full-time or part-time, in honours, research masters or PhD degrees and who will be engaged in research projects in any of the following areas of Italian studies: language, literature, culture, history, politics and society, including migration studies. The ACIS/Cassamarca Foundation provides up to four scholarships of up to $6000 each for Australasians wishing to undertake research in Italy the following year.

Final-year students who complete their undergraduate studies in 2009 and intend to enrol in an Honours program in 2010 are welcome to apply.

Informal enquiries may be made to Professor Nerida Newbigin on phone (02) 9660 2612 or Email: Nerida.Newbigin@usyd.edu.au All applications are to be received in hard-copy.

Granting Body Closing Date: 06/11/2009

National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowships 2009

The National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports early career scholars working in critical areas of education research. This nonresidential postdoctoral fellowship funds proposals that make significant scholarly contributions to the field of education.

Fellows will receive $55,000 for one academic year of research, or $27,500 for each of two contiguous years, working half-time. Fellowships must begin during the 2010-2011 academic year.

Applicants must have received their PhD, EdD, or equivalent research degree between January 1, 2004, and December 31, 2009.

Granting Body Closing Date: 06/11/2009

Vavilov-Frankel Fellowships - 2010 Call for Applications

Two Fellowship opportunities will be available for 2008 to carry out research on conservation and use of Plant Genetic Resources. One of the Fellowships will be supported by Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc., United States. The second Fellowship is supported by the Grains Research and Development Corporation, Australia.

Applications are invited from nationals of developing countries, aged 35 or under, holding a masters degree (or equivalent) and/or doctorate in a relevant subject area. The list of eligible countries is available on the World Bank web site.

Must meet at least one of the four criteria; 1) Target a species that is a priority for both Australia and the home country, 2) Target an alternative, neglected or underutilized species with either environmental or economic potential for Australia, 3) Work on one of the targeted crop species (see web site), and 4) Use of biotechnology in support of efficient use of plant genetic resources.

Granting Body Closing Date: 08/11/2009

National Facility - Merit Allocation Scheme - 2010

The APAC Partnership is under transition to new arrangements under the NCRIS Platforms for Collaboration plan. (See the APAC website http://www.apac.edu.au). The services provided by the APAC National Facility will continue and responsibility for them is being transferred to the ANU under a contract with DEST for the "National Computational Infrastructure" (NCI) of the NCRIS Platforms for Collaboration. The Platforms for Collaboration plans are for the period 2008 until mid-2011. The APAC National Facility will continue to provide an internationally competitive computational service for Australian researchers.

The call for 2010 applications in now open for researchers in universities and publicly funded research organisations (covered by the NCRIS Capabilities) for computational resources (processor time and related data storage) on the NCI National Facility (http://nf.nci.org.au). Under the MAS, resources are allocated to researchers on merit througha process which assesses applications on their research quality and computational requirements and needs.

In 2010, the facilities that will be available are: the new peak system - a Sun Constellation Cluster (vayu) with 11936 cores and; the SGI Altix XE 1300 (xe) with 1248 cores. Access under the MAS is provided for by Commonwealth (NCRIS) funding and thus researchers provided with resources under this scheme are not charged by NCI for the services provided. For 2010, the value of these resources is approximately $0.12 per core hour, an amount which can be stated as an in-kind contribution to research granting bodies (e.g., ARC, NHMRC). All applications are completed online using a form which is available from the NCI website. The attached document provides some additional background and information about the NCI Merit Allocation Scheme.

Call for Applications to the NCI Merit Allocation Scheme | More...

Granting Body Closing Date: 09/11/2009

Laurance S. Rockefeller Visiting Fellowships 2010-2011

The University Centre for Human Values invites applications from all disciplines for laurance S. Rockefeller Visitng Fellowships. These fellowships will be awarded for the academic year 2009-10 (September 1 - July 1) to outstanding scholars and teachers interested int devoting a year in residence at Princeton wrting about ethics, political theory, and human values.

For some fellowships preference may be given to applicants with research interests in the broad area of the Democracy and Human Values Project. For details visit www.princeton.edu/~uchv/dhvp.html

For fellowships beginning in September 2010, applicants must submit all your complete application online.

Granting Body Closing Date: 09/11/2009

Lady Edith Wolfson Fellowships - Clinician Scientist Fellowships and Senior Clinical Fellowships - 2009

The MRC/MND Association Lady Edith Wolfson Fellowships aim to support clinicians wishing to pursue research into the pathogenesis and treatment of motor neuron disease. Awards under this scheme are available at three levels: Clinical Research Training Fellowships, Clinician Scientist Fellowships and Senior Clinical Fellowships. Refer to the website for detailed information on each award.

Granting Body Closing Date: 13/11/2009

Golda Meir Fellowship Fund 2009

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem invites applicants for Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural and Applied Sciences, Agriculture and Medicine for the 2010 Academic Year.

Candidates for these postdoctoral fellowships may apply no later than three years after the completion of their dissertation. Golda Meir Fellows are selected on the basis of demonstrated excellence in their studies and promise of distinction in their chosen fields of specialisation, as well as evidence that they will benefit from the opportunity to study in Israel. The Fellowships are tenable for a period of 9-12 months, and defray the cost of travel, tuition fees (if applicable) and reasonable living costs in Israel.

For information regarding eligibility requirements, selection criteria, application processes and contact details, please download the 'External Scholarship Opportunities & Postgraduate Fellowships Guide' and/or email Natalie Birman (studyvic@ausfhu.org.au)

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Granting Body Closing Date: 15/11/2009

Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study - Fellowships 2010 - 2011 for Natural Scientists and Mathematicians

Radcliffe Institute fellowships are designed to support scholars, scientists, artists, and writers of exceptional promise and demonstrated accomplishment who wish to pursue work in academic and professional fields and in the creative arts. In recognition of Radcliffe's historic contributions to the education of women and to the study of issues related to women, the Radcliffe Institute sustains a continuing commitment to the study of women, gender, and society. Applicants' projects need not focus on gender, however.

Stipends are funded up to US$70,000 for one year with additional funds for project expenses. Some support for relocation expenses is provided where relevant. Fellows receive office or studio space and access to libraries and other resources of Harvard University during the fellowship year, which extends from early September 2010 through June 30, 2011. Fellows are expected to be free of their regular commitments so they may devote themselves full time to the work outlined in their proposal.

Applications are now available for the 2010–2011 fellowship year. The deadline for individual applications in the creative arts, humanities, and social sciences is October 1, 2009. For applications in the natural sciences and mathematics, the deadline is November 15, 2009.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/11/2009

New Research Grants 2010

Due to INSTAP's commitments to ongoing excavations and major, long-term research projects, the funds available for new projects are limited. Except in extraordinary circumstances, INSTAP does not provide individual grants of more than $60,000 for fieldwork or $30,000 for research in any year. All applicants, and particularly those requesting support of $10,000 or more, are strongly encouraged to explore additional sources of funding.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 15/11/2009

Grants-in-Aid for Research 2009

The sponsor offers grants to promote and support research in the Rockefeller Archive Center.

Reimbursement of up to $5000 for certain expenses related to research conducted at the RAC.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/11/2009

Volvo Environment Prize; Invitation to Nominate 2010

The Volvo Environment Prize Foundation invites universities, research institutes, scientists and engineers in the field of environmental protection, life sciences, earth sciences and social sciences, by national academies of science and their staff as well as other persons and organisations to submit nominations for the 2010 Volvo Environment Prize. This prize is awarded to 'outstanding innovations or scientific discoveries which in board terms fall within the environmental field'.

The Volvo Environment Prize consists of a diploma, a glass sculpture and a cash award for SEK 1.5 million (approximately EUR 140 000 or USD 190 000).

Information on how to nominate is clearly described and explained on the website, or by emailing info@environment-prize.com

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/11/2009

Amelia Earhart Fellowship 2010

Amelia Earhart Fellowships were established in 1938 in honour of Amelia who was a member of Zonta. They are awarded by Zonta International to women pursuing Ph.D. degrees in aerospace-related sciences and engineering. The fellowships have been awarded to women in 57 different countries. Women of any nationality are eligible. Defense-related and post-doctoral research programs are not eligible.

Applicants must be registered in an accredited Ph.D./doctoral program in a qualifying area of science or engineering closely related to advanced studies in aerospace-related science or aerospace-related engineering.

The Fellowship of US $10,000 may be used at any university or college offering accredited post-graduate courses and degrees.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/11/2009

Atax Research Fellowships 2010

Call for ATAX Research Fellowship Applicants 2010. In 2010 Atax will offer two Research Fellowships to international academics and professionals keen to further their research in the field of taxation and related disciplines. Each Fellowship is valued at up to A$7,500.

Research Fellows normally spend four weeks working at Atax on a mutually agreed area of research. During their stay, Fellows are involved in the following activities : producing at least one research paper on taxation, preferably in collaboration with Atax academic(s), to be published in a refereed journal with due acknowledgement of the Fellowship; conducting an Atax research seminar for interested members of the broader tax research community; and participating in Atax collegial activities during the period of the Fellowship. Atax will provide office space and computer equipment at its campus in Sydney, Australia. Fellows will be responsible for organising their own travel and accommodation arrangements. The preferred timing for successful applicants to undertake the Fellowship is August - October 2010, but other times of the year may also be possible.

Applications are invited from overseas academic researchers working in taxation and related disciplines from around the world. To apply, applicants must send a letter of application, indicating the area they wish to research under the Fellowship, a current curriculum vitae and their preferred timing to undertake the Fellowship. For further information about the Research Fellowship, please contact Associate Professor Binh Tran-Nam by phone on +61 (2) 9385 9561 or by email b.tran-nam@unsw.edu.au

Granting Body Closing Date: 16/11/2009

ACU Grants for International Collaboration - 2010

Grants are available for advanced research, at postdoctoral or equivalent level or beyond in the fields of the humanities and social sciences. Awards will not be made retrospectively; applications must be made in time for them to be considered well before the research is due to begin. Participants must be on the staff of a university in membership of the ACU at the time of application.

Funds are available to support international joint activities involving British scholars in collaboration with Commonwealth partners. Applications must be for projects involving genuine collaborative work between a defined group of scholars in one, or possibly two, other Commonwealth countries. Priority will be given to applications involving the initiation of a new programme where there is an expectation of continued collaboration, or a defined outcome such as planned joint publications.

The 2010 round will have a electronic application for the first time. Applications must be submitted by the British partner.

Granting Body Closing Date: 18/11/2009

Breast Cancer Research Program - Era of Hope Scholar Awards - FY09

The Era of Hope Scholar Award supports individuals who have high potential for innovation in breast cancer research early in their careers. Nominees for this award should be exceptionally talented, early-career scientists who have demonstrated that they are the best and brightest in their field(s) through extraordinary creativity, vision, and productivity.

A maximum of USD$2,500,000 for direct costs over a 5 year maximum performance period, plus indirect costs as appropriate, is offered. The CDMRP expects to allot approximately $12M of the $150M FY09 BCRP appropriation to fund approximately 3 Era of Hope proposals, depending on the quality and number of proposals received.

Pre-Application: November 18, 2009, Proposal: December 2, 2009

Granting Body Closing Date: 18/11/2009

Breast Cancer Research Program - Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards - FY09

Postdoctoral Fellowship Awards support exceptionally talented recent medical or other doctoral graduates in their pursuit of innovative, high-impact breast cancer research during their postdoctoral training and allows them to obtain the necessary experience for an independent career at the forefront of breast cancer research.

A maximum of USD$300,000 ($100,000 per year) for direct costs over a 3 year maximum performance period, plus indirect costs as appropriate, is offered. The CDMRP expects to allot approximately $8M of the $150M FY09 BCRP appropriation to fund approximately 25 Postdoctoral Fellowship applicants, depending on the quality and number of proposals received.

Pre-Application: November 18, 2009, Proposal: December 2, 2009

Granting Body Closing Date: 18/11/2009

Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) - Clinical Fellow Research Award - FY09

The LCRP Clinical Fellow Research Award (CFRA) supports a research project performed by a clinical fellow under the guidance of a designated mentor having an established lung cancer research program.

Granting Body Closing Date: 19/11/2009

Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) - Collaborative Translational Research Award - FY09

The LCRP Collaborative Translational Research Award (CTRA) supports partnerships between clinicians and laboratory scientists at multiple institutions to conduct translational research in lung cancer.

Granting Body Closing Date: 19/11/2009

Lung Cancer Research Program (LCRP) - Lung Cancer Promising Clinician Research Award - FY09

The Lung Cancer Promising Clinician Research Award (LCPCRA) supports a research project performed by promising physician-researchers

Granting Body Closing Date: 19/11/2009

Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) - Capacity Building Grants 2010/2011

The aim of the ABRS National Taxonomy Research Grant Program is to support the documentation of Australia's biological diversity and to improve and increase the national taxonomic effort. The intent of the scheme is to fund rigorous taxonomic treatment mainly at a species level and work contributing to regional or continental generic or higher level reviews, including the development of identification aids to taxa.

In line with the National Taxonomy Forum recommendation for improved support for early career researchers, the National Taxonomy Research Grant Program now features a capacity-building focus. ABRS now offers Capacity-Building Grants in the form of Honours and Masters (by coursework) scholarships as well as more Ph.D. scholarships. In addition, non-salaried researcher grants will be offered on an annual basis to allow the completion of projects by non-salaried researchers. A particular priority for these grants is to capture knowledge from senior, retired professionals and allow mentoring of junior researchers.

ABRS National Taxonomy Capacity Building Grants Homepage | More...

Granting Body Closing Date: 20/11/2009

Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) - Postgraduate Scholarships 2010/2011

The Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) awards postgraduate scholarships to foster research training compatible with ABRS and National Research Priorities. The ABRS funds systematics research on Australian flora and fauna and offers postgraduate awards to outstanding students wishing to pursue higher degrees within this discipline. One award is given each year, and includes a stipend and research support funding.

The ABRS Postgraduate Scholarships Scheme fosters research training and offers awards to outstanding students wishing to pursue a Ph.D. involving systematics. The ABRS Bursaries is a scheme that offers small grants to postgraduate students who wish to travel to national or international conferences on systematics or taxonomy. The Advisory Committee assesses and recommends funding for these training schemes.

Please refer to the Guidelines for 2009/2010 Co-funded Research grants and Postdoctoral fellowship grants. | More...

Granting Body Closing Date: 20/11/2009

Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) - Research Grants 2010/2011

The aim of the ABRS National Taxonomy Research Grant Program is to support the documentation of Australia's biological diversity and to improve and increase the national taxonomic effort. The intent of the scheme is to fund rigorous taxonomic treatment mainly at a species level and work contributing to regional or continental generic or higher level reviews, including the development of identification aids to taxa.

All Research Grants (except ABRS/CReefs Tropical Marine Postdoctoral Fellowship Grants) have a cash co-funding requirement. That is, applicants must have obtained a commitment for the applicable amount of cash co-funding for their application to be considered. ABRS will place no restrictions on the source of this cash contribution.

ABRS National Taxonomy Research Grant Program Homepage | More...

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Granting Body Closing Date: 20/11/2009

Smart Water Fund Round 7.

The Smart Water Fund today announced the availability of $2 million in grants to help find and develop smarter ways to conserve Victoria's water supplies. The Smart Water Fund is calling on businesses, community groups, research organisations and individuals with innovative water conservation, water recycling and biosolids management ideas to apply for funding.

The Smart Water Fund seeks project submissions for innovative sustainable water use projects that focus on the areas of water conservation, water recycling and / or biosolids management. The aim of the Fund is to provide support to organisations or individuals with innovative new ideas about water management that can act as demonstrations for others to follow and implement more broadly. For examples of previous funded projects please visit the Smart Water Fund website.

Granting Body Closing Date: 20/11/2009

Canada Asia Pacific Award in Candian Studies (CAPA) 2009

This award aims to promote research activities in areas relevant to the bilateral and multilateral relationships between Canada and the countries of the Asia-Pacific region. The award supports scholars in universities or research institutes in the Asia-Pacific region to undertake short-term research, including collaborative research. The award will assist with direct costs related to the research project, and, when a research trip to Canada is warranted, will provided assistance towards international airfare and a weekly flat rate allowance for a maximum of five weeks. The value of the award is between C$5,000 and C$10,000. Up to two awards are made annually.

Granting Body Closing Date: 24/11/2009

Program for International Research Linkages (PIRL) 2009

This program aims to promote and facilitate international collaborative research by providing assistance to teams of researchers from Canada and from Australia or New Zealand in order to organise seminars or other forms of research linkages. Project proposals must be submitted on behalf of two research teams (one in Canada and one elsewhere) and each research team must consist of two or more researchers, with at least one having completed graduate studies. Research must be in the field of Canadian Studies, which can include work of a comparative nature in which Canada represents a substantial part. The maximum value of the award is C$10,000. Smaller grants may be made.

Granting Body Closing Date: 24/11/2009

Ralph Brown Expedition Award 2010

The National Geographic Society provides up to funding for a multidisciplinary research expedition associated with inland or coastal wetlands, rivers or the shallow (less than 200m) marine environment, including the study of coral reefs. The project should be of value to the host country and where possible to the local community. Applicants may be from any nation.

Applicants must be fellows or members of the Society. The grant is open to applicants from any nation.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 27/11/2009

Research Grants 2009

Our research strategy prioritises prevention, diagnosis and treatment of meningitis and septicaemia.

Preliminary proposals are due to the Funding Body between the 15 September to 28 November 2009 The deadline for full applications with the Funding Body is the 12 December 2009.

Granting Body Closing Date: 28/11/2009

Conference Attendance Grants - 2010

AER is a not-for-profit company established in 2001 with a mandate to change the way we drink. AER endeavours to: Prevent alcohol and other licit substance abuse, including petrol sniffing, particularly among vulnerable population groups such as indigenous Australians and youth; Support evidence-based alcohol and other licit substance abuse, treatment, rehabilitation, research and prevention programs; Promote community education encouraging responsible consumption of alcohol and highlighting the dangers of licit substance abuse.

Applications are invited from organisations seeking financial assistance to attend conferences during 2010, with a maximum of two persons per organisation receiving assistance. The maximum grant value is $5,000 plus GST.

Should you have any queries regarding AER funding, please contact Pat Ebeling via phone 02 6122 8600 or Email pat.ebeling@aerf.com.au

Granting Body Closing Date: 30/11/2009

Innovative Grants

AER is a not-for-profit company established in 2001 with a mandate to change the way we drink. AER endeavours to: Prevent alcohol and other licit substance abuse, including petrol sniffing, particularly among vulnerable population groups such as indigenous Australians and youth; Support evidence-based alcohol and other licit substance abuse, treatment, rehabilitation, research and prevention programs; Promote community education encouraging responsible consumption of alcohol and highlighting the dangers of licit substance abuse.

Submissions are invited from organisations seeking funding for projects which introduce distinctly new initiatives to the sector. Projects must have the potential, if successful, of continuing into the future, with funding and the full commitment of the organisation. The maximum grant value is $20,000 plus GST.

Should you have any queries regarding AER funding, please contact Pat Ebeling via phone 02 6122 8600 or Email pat.ebeling@aerf.com.au

Granting Body Closing Date: 30/11/2009

Distinguished Service Award 2009

The Distinguished Service Award recognises outstanding service of, or contributions by, individuals or organisations to the Society. Distinguished Service Awards will be announced at the ASM Annual General Meeting and the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting.

Granting Body Closing Date: 30/11/2009

Dan David Prize 2010 - Call for Nominations

Each year fields are chosen within the three Dimensions — Past, Present and Future. Open to doctoral students.

The Dan David Prize recognises and encourages innovative and interdisciplinary research that cuts across traditional boundaries and paradigms. It aims to foster universal values of excellence, creativity, justice, democracy and progress and to promote the scientific, technological and humanistic achievements that advance and improve our world.

Prizes may be awarded in the following manner:

• 3 x US$1 million, or
• 20 x $15,000 scholarships

2010 call for Nominations | More...

Granting Body Closing Date: 30/11/2009

Graduate Students 2009

Fellowships for Graduate Studies are available to students from abroad. The Fellowship includes a monthly stipend ranging from $750 (for M.Sc. students) to $1000 (for Ph.D. students) and one return ticket (tourist class) from their home town to Israel and back. Payments are made in Israeli Shekels and linked to the representative rate of exchange Graduate fellowships are granted initially for one semester or one year with the possibility of extension, for the duration of degree requirements, subject to the necessary recommendations.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 30/11/2009

Postdoctoral Researchers 2009

Fellowships are granted for one year with the possibility of prolongation for an additional year. The starting date of the visit should not be later than three years after receipt of the Doctoral Degree. The monthly fellowship (tax free) is $1,250 and the housing allowance $100,. Payments are made in Israeli Shekels and linked to the ?representative rate of exchange?. Fellows are entitled to one airline ticket (Apex or similar kind of ticket) for a direct flight from their home town to Israel and back.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 30/11/2009

Visiting Professorships 2009

Visits are for three to nine months during the Academic Year at the Technion. The monthly salaries are U.S. $2,400 (professor) and U.S. $2,000 (associate professor). The monthly housing allowance is US $100. Payments are made in Israeli Shekels and linked to the representative rate of exchange. Visitors are entitled to one airline ticket (Apex or similar kind of ticket) for a direct flight from their home town to Israel and back. Israel has double-taxation agreements with the U.S., Canada, G.B., Austria, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Holland, Finland, France, Singapore and the Scandinavian countries, avoiding double taxation. Citizens of other countries pay minimal taxes on their salary.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 30/11/2009

Responsible Gambling Research Grants 2009

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) provides one-off grants up to $30,000 to Queensland based not-for-profit community groups, for projects of broad community benefit.

The Queensland Government will only consider funding: applied gambling related research that advances/tests current knowledge; and/or new theory construction and validation. The Queensland Government will not fund proposals that merely evaluate existing policies or theories.

The four annual funding round closing dates are the 28 February, 31 May, 31 August and 30 November.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 30/11/2009

Group Demonstration Awards - 2009

Group Demonstration Awards are intended to enable individual producers/industry players with common interests and problems to form an association with other individuals with similar interests in order to address issues associated with on-farm production or key industry issues. Through the groups' program, industry producers/players are able to apply for funding in order to conduct research experiments, , trial new technologies, conduct practical demonstrations or provide personal development experiences to assist the group to perform more effectively.

APL defines a group as any association of pork industry members who meet for the common purpose of developing their businesses through information sharing, forming alliances for production or training, or accessing new technologies and professional services. The budget for each of these awards is in the order of $10,000. A demonstrated financial commitment from the group towards the operational costs of the project will be viewed favourably.

Applications close: 1 March, 1 July, 1 October, 1 December annually

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Granting Body Closing Date: 01/12/2009

Travel and Distinguished Visitor Awards - 2009

Australian Pork Limited recognises that travel is an essential component of the process of R&D and technology transfer. Furthermore, reports and experiences from such travel are important for APL's program and the industry at large. Each year funds are allocated to support travel to conferences and workshops where it can be shown to be of benefit to the Australian pork industry. Travel funds are limited and thus APL is unlikely to provide support for simply presenting a paper at a conference. APL expects those travelling, to critically review papers presented and provide a report to APL that includes recommendations for industry.

The Distinguished Visitor award is primarily aimed at those industry personnel who are recognised for their contribution to their respective national/international industry specialty and would potentially be able to extend that expertise for the benefit of the Australian pork industry. Funds may be provided to enable producer groups seeking to access key individuals involved in research projects or others involved in technology implementation to visit regional groups and discuss their research or findings. A condition of this award is that the group provides a contribution towards costs.

Applications for travel and distinguished visitor awards close on 1 March, 1 July, 1 October and 1 December.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 01/12/2009

Innovationspreis 2010 Nominations

The Berthold Leibinger Innovationspreis honors scientists and developers who make advancements in the field of laser technology. Since 2000, the Berthold Leibinger Stiftung has given the award every two years for excellent research and development work on the application or generation of laser light. It is one of the highest remunerated international innovation prizes for laser technology. Three prizes are handed out with a total of € 60,000, none of it earmarked for a specific purpose. First Prize: € 30,000 Second Prize: € 20,000 Third Prize: € 10,000

The application may be submitted in German or English by post or electronically. Both individual applications or well-founded recommendations are allowed.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 01/12/2009

CRM-ISM Postdoctoral Fellowships 2010-2011

CRM-ISM postdoctoral fellowships are awarded to promising researchers who have recently obtained or expect to obtain a Ph.D. in the mathematical sciences. The fellowship offers an annual stipend of at least $40,000 CDN for one year, and is renewable for a second year. This is a research fellowship, allowing the recipient to devote all of his or her time to research under the supervision of a professor from one of the ISM member universities. If fellows wish to teach, they may request to be offered teaching assignments for which they will receive an additional salary. To be eligible for a CRM-ISM postdoctoral fellowship, researchers must have obtained a Ph.D. after December 1st, 2005. Priority will be given to candidates who have obtained their Ph.D. within 3 years.

Applications are welcome in all fields of research in which the CRM and the ISM are actively involved, namely: algebra, number theory, analysis, applied mathematics, category theory, combinatorics, geometry and topology, mathematical physics, nonlinear dynamics, probability, quantum computing, statistics, mathematical methods in medical imaging, and actuarial and financial mathematics. The CRM's 2010 Fall thematic semester will be on Geometric, Combinatorial and Computational Group Theory, and the 2011 Winter thematic semester will be on Statistics. Several postdoctoral fellowships shall be awarded specially for these programs.

Applications must be submitted via the online program on the CRM-ISM webpage.

Granting Body Closing Date: 01/12/2009

International Fellowships for Beginning Investigators (ACSBI) - 2010

Beginning investigators and clinicians in the early stages of their academic careers, generally with a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 10 years post-doctoral experience.

US$ 45,000 each for travel and stipend

Granting Body Closing Date: 01/12/2009

Research Grants 2009

The sponsor provides support for research in diving and hyperbaric medicine.

Funding is limited to a maximum of $5,000, for proposals requesting funding for one year or less.

Applications must be submitted by email to uhms@uhms.org, and printed, signed, and mailed to the UHMS office.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 01/12/2009

Conference and Workshop Grants 2009

Available to international scholars to develop anthropological knowledge and debates.

Grants are made for up to US $15,000.

Application deadlines for Conference and Workshop Grants are June 1 and December 1. The June 1 deadline is for conferences and workshops to be held no earlier than January of the following year. The December 1 deadline is for conferences and workshops to be held no earlier than July of the following year.Decisions will be announced within 4-6 months of the deadline.

Granting Body Closing Date: 01/12/2009

Individual Research Grant 2009-2010

The sponsor provides support for basic and clinical research related to spinal cord injury. Research projects may address all aspects of spinal cord lesions, nerve regeneration, trophic support of lesioned neurons, and functional changes induced by lesions preferentially in mammals.

Maximum sum per grant is 15000 Euro per year for an established investigator applicant, 42000 Euro per year for a postdoctoral applicant, 27000 Euro per year for a PhD applicant and 20000 Euro per year for a technician applicant.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 01/12/2009

Project Grants 2009-2010

The sponsor provides support for basic and clinical research related to spinal cord injury. Research projects may address all aspects of spinal cord lesions, nerve regeneration, trophic support of lesioned neurons, and functional changes induced by lesions preferentially in mammals.

The maximum sum per grant is 70.000 Euro per year (50.000 Euro for Postdoctoral applicants) all inclusive. Indirect costs (overhead costs) are limited to 10% of direct costs (equipment, products, animals and animal care, fringe costs, etc.). Grants can be allowed for a project period of up to two years.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 01/12/2009

Visiting Fellowships 2009

For scholars with PhDs obtained within the last five years, working in any branch of the humanities or social sciences.

The Academys Visiting Scholars scheme enables early-career scholars from overseas to apply directly to the Academy, in conjunction with their UK hosts, for research visits to the UK of two to six months. The main purpose of the visit should be to enable the visitor to pursue research.

Grants are provided to a maximum of £ 7,500 and are intended to cover travel and subsistence costs for the Visiting Scholar for the duration of their stay.

Granting Body Closing Date: 03/12/2009

The Big Green Idea

The Big Green Idea is a new funding initiative from the British Council designed to help put eco-visionary ideas into action. The British Council are offering five project grants of AU$10,000 each to people who will make a real contribution to Australias environmental future.

The Big Green Idea are looking for eco-entrepreneurs with savvy ideas that will help address some of the biggest sustainability challenges for urban communities while making a positive impact on the way people live. Specifically, funded projects should address the following urban issues: waste reduction and efficiency; transport and travel; energy reduction; water efficiency; sustainable design.

Granting Body Closing Date: 04/12/2009

Flagship Collaboration Fund - Postgraduate Scholarships - 2010

The Flagships offer full and top-up Flagship Postgraduate Scholarships to high quality students who are enrolled in a PhD at an Australian university, and who will be working on a project which is directly relevant to a Flagship. Top-up scholarships will be the norm. Valued at A$7 000 per annum, they are available to PhD students who have gained (or expect to gain) an Australian Postgraduate Award (APA) or equivalent scholarship.

For more information on this scheme please contact the MRGS office on ph 9905 9355 or send an email to Fiona Zammit; Fiona.Zammit@adm.monash.edu.au

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Granting Body Closing Date: 27/11/2009

Research Grants Round 4 2009

The Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation supports research that will advance Victoria in any one or more public scientific, public educational or other public charitable purpose in particular if the focus is on the Warrnambool area. Priorities include the housing and maintenance of historical records, preservation of flora and fauna, the environment and heritage matters, particularly in the Western District of Victoria.

The granting body has four funding rounds available each year.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 10/12/2009

Australian Leadership Awards (ALA) Fellowships - Round 7

The Australian Leadership Awards - Fellowships are a component of a regional program that aims to develop leadership and build partnerships and linkages with the Asia-Pacific. ALA Fellowships are for short term study, research and professional attachment programs in Australia delivered by Australian organisations. ALA Fellowships complement the longer term ALA Scholarships providing opportunities to senior officials and mid-career professional who cannot leave their positions for extended periods.

A support letter from each counterpart organisation must be provided with the application stating in each case their support for the activity and Fellow, benefit for their organisation in participating, how it relates to their current programs/priorities, and the rationale for the chosen Fellow. Any other documents including copies of MOUs or other formal agreements and Fellow workplans (where relevant) should be attached to the Application form. Applications must be submitted in Microsoft Word and Excel format on CD-ROM, accompanied by an unbound print copy. Please note the ALAF Nomination Form must be completed as an Excel Sheet in the format provided. Supporting documents may be provided in PDF format.

For all enquired regarding the AusAID applications please contact/email; alafellowships@ausaid.gov.au

Granting Body Closing Date: 11/12/2009

Gruber Foundation Prizes - 2010

The Peter and Patricia Gruber Foundation honours and encourages educational excellence, social justice and scientific achievements that better the human condition. The International Prize Program honors contemporary individuals in the fields of Cosmology, Genetics, Neuroscience, Justice and Womens Rights, whose groundbreaking work provides new models that inspire and enable fundamental shifts in knowledge and culture.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/12/2009

Systems Biology Collaborations (R01)

The sponsor invites applications from institutions/organizations that propose collaborative systems biology research projects by multi-disciplinary teams to advance our understanding of normal physiology and perturbations associated with heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) diseases and disorders.

Multi-disciplinary expertise across experimental and computational domains is required and the multi-PI mechanism is allowed, as integration across these domains is a critical element of the proposed research plan.

The deadlines for applications are: 13 Jan, 14 Aug, 14 Sept and 14 Dec annually. This program will expire on 13 Jan 201

Granting Body Closing Date: 14/12/2009

Research Grants & Development Grants 2009

MDA supports research aimed at developing treatments for the muscular dystrophies and related diseases of the neuromuscular system

Funding levels for primary Research Grants are unlimited. Development grants are a maximum of $45,000 per year

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/12/2009

All Roads Seed Grants 2009

The All Roads Seed Grant Program funds film projects by and about indigenous and underrepresented minority-culture filmmakers year-round and from all reaches of the globe. The program seeks filmmakers who bring their lives and communities to light through first-person storytelling. Submission deadlines are quarterly on the 15th of each March, June, September, and December. Award notifications are made approximately six weeks after each of these dates.

The program awards up to 16 film projects annually with grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000.

Submission deadlines are quarterly on the 15th of each March, June, September and December.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 15/12/2009

Genographic Legacy Fund Grants

The National Geographic Society provides funds under this project on a semi-annual basis for community-driven projects directly preserving or revitalizing indigenous or traditional culture.

The Genographic Project was designed to include a distinct legacy component—an important element that will indirectly reciprocate the invaluable contribution made to the project by participating and non-participating indigenous and traditional communities around the world. The Genographic Legacy Fund (GLF), through the extension of grants, aims to empower indigenous and traditional peoples by supporting locally-led efforts that can also raise global awareness about the cultural loss indigenous and traditional communities face.

Funded projects have included documenting a traditional language, oral history, or ceremony; creating culturally-specific educational materials and programs; establishing a local museum or archive; inter-generational knowledge sharing; and preserving significant sites and artifacts.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/12/2009

APS Prizes 2009

The sponsor provides awards to recognise excellence through the APS Prize in Psychology. One APS Prize in Psychology will be given at each institution that has independent membership of the Australian Vice-Chancellors' Committee and has an accredited program in psychology of The Australian Psychological Society Limited of four years' duration or an Australian Psychological Society accredited fourth year program in psychology comprising one year equivalent study, or both.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/12/2009

Individual Research Grants 2009

Individual Grants Program, the largest and most comprehensive of the CRF research initiatives, supports investigator-initiated research on a variety of fronts, including axon growth and guidance, remyelination, cellular replacement, rehabilitation and neuroprotection.

The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation have advised via their website that due to the current economic climate they will be unable to fund Individual research grants as of the 1st December. Please contact the Foundation directly for advise/queries on future funding opportunities with this Foundation.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/12/2009

JDRF Beta Cell Replacement Initiative in Australia 2009

JDRF Australia intends to direct up to AUD2.2 million over two years to fund Pilot and Feasibility Studies and Collaborative Research Grants addressing the basic science surrounding pre-clinical approaches to improve current state of the art islet transplantation techniques. Only investigators in institutes based in Australia are eligible.

JDRF Requests Letters of Intent (LOI) for proposals focusing on the discovery of therapeutic approaches to reprogram somatic cells to perform the functions of beta cells. Although not required, applicants are encouraged to consult with JDRF Program Staff prior to submission of a Letter of Intent to notify of their intent to apply and discuss the responsiveness of their proposal to this program, by the 30th September.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 15/12/2009

Reprogramming for Beta Cell Replacement and Regeneration Therapies - LOI - 2009

JDRF is soliciting proposals that have the potential to support reprogramming of non-beta cells to functional beta cells either in vivo to restore beta cell function or in vitro for transplantation in type I diabetes.

Letters of Intent are being solicited to be able to provide advice about the most appropriate grant mechanism. Although not required, applicants are encouraged to consult with JDRF Program Staff prior to submission of a Letter of Intent to notify of their intent to apply and discuss the responsiveness of their proposal to this program. Enquiries in this regard should be directed to Andrew Rakeman, Ph.D. (arakeman@jdrf.org, +1-212-479-7664) or Albert Hwa, Ph.D. (ahwa@jdrf.org, +1-212-479-7663) by September 30, 2009.

Letters of Intent should be submitted no later than December 15, 2009 at 11.59 p.m. EST on proposalCENTRAL (http://proposalcentral.altum.com/default.asp?GMID=16). For questions regarding submission, please contact grantsupport@jdrf.org.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 15/12/2009

Research Grants Program 2009

The Foundation is the dive industry's leading non-profit organization committed to conserving the underwater environments through education, advocacy and action.

Grants are provided to a variety of nonprofit organizations, institutions and individuals involved in activities directly related to the conservation of underwater environments - both marine and freshwater. We work to accomplish our mission through support of programs in selected focus areas including: Coral reef conservation; Shark protection; Sustainable fisheries; Ecotourism (as related to underwater environments); Aquatic education with a special interest in children; Direct activities to conserve underwater resources such as shoreline and underwater cleanups, mooring buoy installations and maintenance.

Funding requests will be accepted up to a maximum of AU $2,500. Applications are accepted annually on the 15 December, 15 March, 15 June and 15 September.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/12/2009

Wadsworth African Fellowships 2009

Provides funds to support black African students wishing to study anthropology or archaeology at a South African university.

Fellowships are made for amounts up to $17,500 per year with the possibility of renewal for a total of four years of funding.

The Wenner-Gren Foundation offers a wide range of Fellowships and Research Grants. For more details please refer to the web-site.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/12/2009

Foundation Grants 2009

The objectives of the Foundation are: to support and encourage research, education and recording of all aspects of Australia's natural environment, to build capacity in local communities to effect long-term beneficial change in the natural environment.

The Foundation has funded projects ranging from supporting local communities to maintain or restore habitat; to the production of education kits; and the publication and widespread dissemination of research information essential to species preservation.

December grant round: closing date is 17th December, closing date for pre-approvals is 10th December. Please note changes to guidelines concerning academic applications. Before submitting an application, please call or email the Executive Officer for pre-approval. 03 5472 1316 beth@nwf.org.au

Granting Body Closing Date: 17/12/2009

RE Ross Trust Small Grants 2009

The objectives of the Foundation are: to support and encourage research, education and recording of all aspects of Australia's natural environment, to build capacity in local communities to effect long-term beneficial change in the natural environment.

This scheme will focus primarily on the enhancement and protection of flora and fauna in rural Victorian communities. The maximum grant awarded will be $5,000. Projects that involve collaboration with a number of partners across a region are of special interest. These multi-stakeholder projects are the ones we believe are most likely to have a long term effect and to most widely spread knowledge and understanding.

Before submitting an application for the RE Ross Trust Small Victorian Rural Grants, please call or email the Executive officer of The Norman Wettenhall Foundation for pre-approval. 03 5472 1316 beth@nwf.org.au December grant round: closing date is 17th December, closing date for pre-approvals is 10th December. Please note changes to guidelines concerning academic applications.

Granting Body Closing Date: 17/12/2009

Developmental Pharmacology

The sponsors provide support for multidisciplinary, investigator-initiated basic and translational research in developmental pharmacology with particular emphasis on the role of ontogeny on drug metabolizing enzymes, transporters, receptors and signaling pathways activity across developmental periods from fetal life to adolescence. This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism.

Due dates for applications are: 21 Aug 2009, 21 Sept 2009, 21 Dec 2009, 21 Jan 2010, 23 April 2010 and 23 May 2010.

Granting Body Closing Date: 21/12/2009

Lung Cancer Research Program - Lung Cancer Biospecimen Resource Network Award 2009/2010

Funding Opportunity Number: W81XWH-09-LCRP-LCBRNA

The LCRP Lung Cancer Biospecimen Resource Network (LCBRN) Award is intended to provide infrastructure support for the development of a lung cancer biospecimen resource that will facilitate the collection, processing, annotation, storage, and distribution of high-quality human lung cancer biospecimens through a collaborative network across multiple institutions.

Pre-applications are required and must be received by December 23, 2009. Full proposals are due January 6, 2010.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 23/12/2009

Diary Innovation Processes and Products

The Dairy Health and Nutrition Consortium, a joint initiative of The Geoffrey Gardiner Dairy Foundation and Dairy Innovation Australia Ltd in conjunction with Australia's leading dairy companies, is looking to fund capability building research projects that focus on the delivery of health benefits through dairy foods.

Applications are now open for projects of up to three years initial duration. Projects should focus on the evaluation and substantiation of health benefits derived from consuming dairy products, ingredients and milk. By funding dairy-food-focussed health research the consortium aims to build and maintain capability that would be available for additional private research collaborations with member dairy companies.

Application details and requirements are available here. Applications for this round will close on December 24th 2009, with funding expected to commence during 2010.

Granting Body Closing Date: 24/12/2009

Kavli Prizes

The main object is to award three international prizes for outstanding scientific work in the fields of Astrophysics, Nanoscience and Neuroscience. The main purposes of the Prizes is to - Recognise outstanding scientific research; Honour highly creative scientists; Promote public understanding of scientists and their work; and Foster international cooperation among scientists.

The Kavli Prize will consist of US $1,000,000, a scroll, and a medal for each of the three Kavli Prizes. In cases where a Kavli Prize is to be awarded to more than one person, the financial award will be divided equally among the recipients.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 15/12/2009

Research Grants 2009

In line with the charity's mission of assisting in the relief of people with diabetes, DRWF offers Research Grants and Educational Grants for proposals and projects connected with diabetes research. The maximum available for each project is $50,000 per year for a maximum of two years.

The Diabete Research Wellness Foundation offers Research Grants and Educational Grants. The deadlines for applications are June 30th and December 30th for each year.

Granting Body Closing Date: 30/12/2009

PhD and Postdoctoral Scholarships 2009

The SMF scholarships support full-time research efforts at a Singapore-based university or Research Institute.

To meet the needs of a changing and dynamic environment, the areas of research supported by SMF are regularly reviewed.The fields of Research currently supported are: Environmental Science, Renewable Resources & Water; Engineering; Physical & Materials Science; Life Sciences.

In addtion to the award of the scholarships, to encourage research excellence, the SMF also supports attendance at prestigous conferences for those scholars who have been selected to have their papers presented at these conferences. Applicants are also informed that the PhD and post doc stipends have been increased to S$4000 and S$6000 per month respectively.

Granting Body Closing Date: 31/12/2009

Grants (non medical research) Round 4 - 2009

The Trustees have determined that the Foundation will strive to identify and support initiatives that can make a lasting, significant and positive impact on the well-being of the Victorian community. The Foundation will support innovation in practice; strengthening the ability of not-for-profit bodies to deliver effective services to the community; and building knowledge within the not-for-profit sector and the wider community.

Granting Body Closing Date: 01/01/2010

AERA Grants Program 2010

AERA invites education policy- and practice-related research proposals using NCES, NSF, and other (US) national data bases. Research Grants are available for faculty at institutions of higher education, postdoctoral researchers, and other doctoral-level researchers. Applications are encouraged from a variety of disciplines, such as but not limited to, education, sociology, economics, psychology, demography, statistics, and psychometrics.

Research topics may cover a wide range of policy- or practice-related issues that include but are not limited to: science and mathematics education; the supply (pipeline) of students taking mathematics and science courses; teachers and teaching, including supply, quality, and demand; policies and practices related to student achievement and assessment; policies and practices that influence student and parental attitudes; contextual factors (individual, curricular, and school related) in education; educational participation and persistence (kindergarten through career entry); at-risk students; early childhood education; postsecondary education; US education in an international context; school finance; the quality of educational institutions; and methodological studies. The research project must include the analysis of data from at least one NSF or NCES data set. Additional large-scale nationally representative data sets may be used in conjunction with the obligatory NSF or NCES data set. If international data sets are used, the study must include U.S. education.

Eligibility: Applicants for Research Grants may be U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, or non-U.S. citizens. Applicants must have received the doctoral degree by the start date of the grant. Please note that researchers who have previously received a major award through the AERA Grants Program (i.e., AERA Research Grant as a PI or Co-PI, AERA Postdoctoral Fellowship, or AERA Fellowship) may not apply for a Research Grant. However, applicants who have received an AERA Dissertation Grant are eligible to apply for a Research Grant. Dissertation Grant recipients must complete the Dissertation Grant before applying for a Research Grant. Underrepresented minority researchers are strongly encouraged to apply.

Granting Body Closing Date: 06/01/2010

Herman Goldstine Fellowship 2010

The Mathematical Sciences Department of the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center invites applications for its Herman Goldstine Fellowship for postdoctoral research in mathematical and computer sciences. This fellowship provides scientists of outstanding ability an opportunity to advance their scholarship as resident department members at the research center. The program is organized for research in pure and applied mathematics and in theoretical and exploratory computer science. Each candidate must have a doctorate and not more than five years of postdoctoral professional experience when the fellowship commences.

One fellowship will be awarded. Candidates must have received a Ph.D. degree after September 2005 or should expect to receive one before the fellowship commences in the second half of 2010 (usually in September). The fellowship has a period of one year, and may be extended another year by mutual agreement. The stipend is expected to be between US$95,000 and US$115,000, depending on the area and length of experience. An additional allowance for moving expenses will be provided.

Applications will be accepted between October 26, 2009 and January 6, 2010 via e-mail only. For proper and timely handling of your application, it is essential that you carefully follow the submission instructions available from the website. Applicants are also responsible for arranging for three or more letters of recommendation, including one from the thesis advisor. The letters must be Emailed to goldpost@watson.ibm.com

Granting Body Closing Date: 06/01/2010

Everyday Technologies for Alzheimer Care (ETAC) Research Grants 2010

Everyday Technologies for Alzheimer Care (ETAC) is a cooperative research funding initiative sponsored by the Alzheimers Association and Intel Corportion. ETAC seeks proposals on personalized diagnostics, preventive tools and interventions for adults coping with the spectrum of cognitive aging and neurodegenerative disease, particulary Alzheimers disease.

The Assocation anticipates funding 4 awards under this program. Each total award is limited to $200,00 (direct and indirect costs) for up to three years. Requests in any given year may not exceed $90,000 (direct and indirect costs).

Letters of intent by 1 December 2009, Full Application by 7 January 2010

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Granting Body Closing Date: 07/01/2010

Investigator-Initiated Research Grants 2010

The Investigator Initiative Research Grant (IIRG) forms the backbone of the Alzheimers Association grant program. To be considered responsive, the research grant application must address questions relevant to the 2009 areas of focus or a compelling issue in Alzheimer research pertinent to the applicants special interest or expertise.

The Association anticipates funding of 55 awards under the IIRG program. Each total award is limited to $240,000 (direct and indirect costs) for up to three years. Requests in any given year may not exceed $100,000 (direct and indirect costs).

Letters of intent by 1 December 2009, Full Application by 7 January 2010

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Granting Body Closing Date: 07/01/2010

Mentored New Investigator Research Grant to Promote Diversity 2010

The Mentored New Investigator Research Grant to Promote Diversity (MNIGD) is a three-year award intended to be a research-based and mentoring investment in the process of closing the health disparities gap between diverse and nondiverse investigator populations. The Alzheimers Association feels strongly that the mentoring and involvement of diverse researchers in independently funded Alzheimers research is a pressing need. The MNIRGD is intended to enhance the capacity of diverse and nondiverse scientists to conduct, basic, clinical and social and or behavioural research.

The Association anticipates funding 5 NIRGD/MNIRGD awards total under this competition. Each MNIRGD award is limited to $170,000. A total of $150,000 will be awarded for costs related to the proposed research for up to three years (direct and indirect costs). Requests in any give year may not exceed $60,000 (direct and indirect costs). The Principal Investigator must commit to a 50 percent effort toward the proposed project over the three year funding period. The remaing funds, $10,000 to the applicant and the primary mentor, will be awarded upon successful complestion of the three year program.

Letters of intent by 1 December 2009, Full Application by 7 January 2010

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Granting Body Closing Date: 07/01/2010

Multi-Centre Project Grants 2010

Multi-Center Project Grants promote collaborative, interdisciplinary research by funding teams of investigators specifically interested in examining novel pharmacological or non-pharmacological approaches to preventing or treating Alzheimers disease.

A maximum of $100,000 is available per IIRG, with up tp four IIRGs allowed per MCPG. A Maximum of $1.06 Million is available per award. Awards are available for a maximum of 3 years.

Letters of intent by 1 December 2009, Full Application by 7 January 2010

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Granting Body Closing Date: 07/01/2010

New Investigator Research Grants 2010

The competition, formerly known as the Pilot Research Grant Program, has become the New Investigator Research Grant Program (NIRG). This change is designed to reinforce the historical emphasis of this competition to fund investigators who are no more than 10 years past their doctoral degree. The purpose of this program is to provide a new investigators with funding that will allow them to develop preliminary or pilot data, to test procedures and to develop hypotheses.

The Association anticipates funding of 30 awards under the IIRG program. Each total award is limited to $100,000 (direct and indirect costs) for up to two years. Requests in any given year may not exceed $60,000 (direct and indirect costs).

Letters of intent by 1 December 2009, Full Application by 7 January 2010

2010 Program Announcement | More...

Granting Body Closing Date: 07/01/2010

New Investigator Research Grants to Promote Diversity (NIRGD) 2010

The New Investigator Research Grant to Promote Diversity (NIRGD) in Alzheimers research is a two year award to investigators who are currently underrepresented at academic institutions in Alzheimers or related dementias research.

The Association anticipates funding 5 NIRGD/MNIRGD awards under this competition. Each award is limited to $100,000 (direct and indirect costs) for up to two years. Requests in any given year may not exceed $60,000 (direct and indirect costs).

Letters of intent by 1 December 2009, Full Application by 7 January 2010

2010 Program Announcement | More...

Granting Body Closing Date: 07/01/2010

Non-Pharmacological strategies to ameliorate symptoms of Alzheimers disease Grant 2010

Non-Pharmacological Strategies to Ameliorate Symptoms of Alzheimers Disease Grants support researchers whose work is aimed at the identification, investigation and validation of non-pharmacological approaches to improve the care of older adults with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders.

A maximum of $200,000 is available for any year of funding. A Maximum of $400,00 is available per award. Awards are available for a maximum of 3 years.

Letters of intent by 1 December 2009, Full Application by 7 January 2010

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Granting Body Closing Date: 07/01/2010

Novel Pharmacological strategies to prevent Alzheimers disease Grant 2010

Novel Pharmacological Strategies to Prevent Alzheimers Disease Grants fund investigators whose work is aimed at the identification and validation of novel drug targets, the screening and development of drugs for such targets and the evaluation of drug safety and efficacy.

A maximum of $200,000 is available for any year of funding. A Maximum of $400,00 is available per award. Awards are available for a maximum of 3 years (2 years minimum).

Letters of intent by 1 December 2009, Full Application by 7 January 2010

2010 Program Announcement | More...

Granting Body Closing Date: 07/01/2010

The Senator Mark Hatfield Award for Clinical Research in Alzheimer's Disease 2010

To be considered responsive to the program, the research grant application must focus on a clinical question or questions in interventions for Alzheimers disease. The Association recongnizes the need to increase the number of scientists from underrepresented groups in the research enterprise. Researchers from these groups are encouraged to apply.

The Association anticipates funding one award under this program. The total award is limited to $225,000 (direct and indirect costs) for up to three years. Requests in any given year may not exceed $112,500 (direct and indirect costs).

Letters of intent by 1 December 2009, Full Application by 7 January 2010

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Granting Body Closing Date: 07/01/2010

The Zenith Fellows Award Program 2010

The Zenith Fellows award initiated in 1991is to provide a vehicle for research support for donors with a substantial personal commitment to the advancement of Alzheimers disease research.

The Association anticipates funding 5 awards under this competition. Each award is limited to $450,000 (direct and indirect costs) for three years. Requests in any given year may not exceed $250,000 (direct and indirect costs).

Letters of intent by 1 December 2009, Full Application by 7 January 2010

2010 Program Announcement | More...

Granting Body Closing Date: 07/01/2010

Research on Interventions for Child Abuse and Neglect (R01)

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits research project (R01) grant applications to conduct efficacy or effectiveness trials of child abuse and neglect interventions.

This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism. Applications submitted in response to this announcement must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the SF424 Research and Related (R&R) forms and SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 applications under this announcement are: February 5, June 5, and October 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on September 8, 2010.

Granting Body Closing Date: 07/01/2010

Thyroid in Aging (R21) (AIDS-related)

The sponsors provide support for investigator-initiated research applications on the thyroid in aging. This is intended to promote basic, translational, and clinical studies leading to increased understanding of the physiology of the aging thyroid and improved diagnosis and management of thyroid disease in older adults.

Studies can involve collection of primary data or secondary analysis of existing datasets. Studies should address the range of aging adults and should ideally include the oldest old.

The deadlines for receipt of standard applications under this announcement are: January 7, May 7 and September 7 annually.

Funding limit is $275,000 over 2 years.

Granting Body Closing Date: 07/01/2010

Research Grants Program 2010

AIATSIS is a national funding body for research in Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies.

The Research Grants Program supports research into areas such as: history (including family and community history), politics, law, and public policy, health (social, cultural and environmental aspects) and biological sciences, education and cultural transmission, Indigenous knowledge systems, linguistics, social anthropology, archaeology and the arts. AIATSIS does not fund: publication or production costs; returning materials to communities or repatriation of material; or research for Native Title claims.

Due to the close of the Research Office during the University Christmas break, applicants are advised to submit proposals early to ensure that they can be processed in time.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 11/01/2010

Lovelace Medal 2009

This year the panel will be seeking nominations relating to contributions in Information Systems Science, i.e., basic research that has added significantly to our understanding of Information Systems.

Nominations should be in the form of a single electronic file in Word or pdf format. Document security levels should be set so that the file can be copied, printed and edited. The name of the nominee must be in the title of the file. Nominations should be sent by the nominator.

Nominations should be sent from the nominator, by Friday 18 December 2009, to lovelaceaward@bcs.org.uk

Granting Body Closing Date: 18/12/2009

Innovation Awards - 2010 International Awards for Innovative Practices in Higher Education

The University Design Consortium at Arizona State University is accepting submissions for the 2010 International Awards for Innovative Practices in Higher Education. The Consortium created these awards to honor the most innovative and successful models under way at universities throughout the world. The awards showcase higher education projects and programs in four thematic areas:

Community Engagement/Regional Development - Recognizing innovative collaboration between institutions of higher education and their larger communities, for the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources in a context of partnership and reciprocity

Internationalization - Recognizing innovative curricular joint ventures, such as study abroad; dual degree programs; institutional partnerships; international awareness; and hosting international faculty and students

Sustainability - Recognizing innovative programs and projects that meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs

Organizational Design - Recognizing innovative university reorganization/structure to meet the challenges facing our world in the 21st century

ASU encourages academic leaders, community leaders, and policy makers to submit projects and programs.

The review panel includes Rob Melnick, Executive Dean and Chief Operating Officer, Global Institute of Sustainability at Arizona State University; Jaana Puukka, Analyst in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Programme on International Management in Higher Education; Jian Shi, Professor of English and Vice President of Sichuan University, China; and David Shulenburger, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, Washington, D.C.

Deadline for submissions is Jan. 4, 2010. For submission guidelines and applications, visit http://universitydesign.asu.edu/udcawards. For more information, contact Elodie Billionniere at EBillion@asu.edu.

Granting Body Closing Date: 04/01/2010

Systems Biology Collaborations (R01)

The sponsor invites applications from institutions/organizations that propose collaborative systems biology research projects by multi-disciplinary teams to advance our understanding of normal physiology and perturbations associated with heart, lung, blood, and sleep (HLBS) diseases and disorders.

Multi-disciplinary expertise across experimental and computational domains is required and the multi-PI mechanism is allowed, as integration across these domains is a critical element of the proposed research plan.

The deadlines for applications are: 13 Jan, 14 Aug, 14 Sept and 14 Dec annually. This program will expire on 13 Jan 201

Granting Body Closing Date: 13/01/2010

Long-term Fellowships 2010

The John Carter Brown Library will award approximately thirty Research Fellowships for the year June 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011. Sponsorship of research at the John Carter Brown Library is reserved exclusively for scholars whose work is centered on the colonial history of the Americas, North and South, including all aspects of the European, African, and Native American involvement.

Long-Term Fellowships are for five to ten months (with a stipend of $4,000 per month). The term for these Fellowships will typically begin between June 1 and July 15 or between January 15 and March 15.

Granting Body Closing Date: 10/01/2010

Long-term Fellowships 2010

The John Carter Brown Library fellowship program was created to give scholars from this country and abroad an opportunity to pursue their work in proximity to a distinguished collection of primary sources. Long-Term Fellowships are for five to ten months (with a stipend of $4,000 per month). The term for these Fellowships will typically begin between June 1 and July 15 or between January 15 and March 15. Applicants for NEH Long-Term Fellowships must be American citizens or have been resident in the United States for the three years immediately preceding the application deadline. Graduate students are not eligible for Long-Term Fellowships.

Fellowships are available for any qualified researcher, the main criteria for appointment being the merit and significance of the candidates proposal, the qualifications of the candidate, and the relevance of the project to the holdings of the Library. The fellowship selection committees look closely at the potential shown by the candidate for creative utilization of the Librarys resources.

The deadline for submission of applications is January 10, 2010; all materials must be postmarked no later than that date. Application forms may be obtained in one of two ways: 1. Fill in form online, print form, and send in by mail (preferred method). OR 2. By having a hard-copy applicaion mailed to you. Instructions for applying for a fellowship may be found on the webpage.

Granting Body Closing Date: 10/01/2010

Short-term Fellowships 2010

The John Carter Brown Library will award approximately thirty Research Fellowships for the year June 1, 2010 – June 30, 2011. Sponsorship of research at the John Carter Brown Library is reserved exclusively for scholars whose work is centered on the colonial history of the Americas, North and South, including all aspects of the European, African, and Native American involvement.

Regular John Carter Brown Library Fellowships are available for periods of two to four months and carry a stipend of $2,000 per month. These Fellowships are open to Americans and foreign nationals who are engaged in pre- or post-doctoral, or independent, research. Graduate students must have passed their preliminary or general examinations at the time of application.

A few Fellowships-without-stipend will be offered every year to highly qualified applicants. Scholars interested in this option must go through the normal application procedure

Granting Body Closing Date: 10/01/2010

Short-term Fellowships 2010

The John Carter Brown Library fellowship program was created to give scholars from this country and abroad an opportunity to pursue their work in proximity to a distinguished collection of primary sources. Regular John Carter Brown Library Short-Term Fellowships are available for periods of two to four months and carry a stipend of $2,000 per month. These Fellowships are open to Americans and foreign nationals who are engaged in pre- or post-doctoral, or independent, research. Graduate students must have passed their preliminary or general examinations at the time of application.

Fellowships are available for any qualified researcher, the main criteria for appointment being the merit and significance of the candidates proposal, the qualifications of the candidate, and the relevance of the project to the holdings of the Library. The fellowship selection committees look closely at the potential shown by the candidate for creative utilization of the Librarys resources.

The deadline for submission of applications is January 10, 2010; all materials must be postmarked no later than that date. Application forms may be obtained in one of two ways: 1. Fill in form online, print form, and send in by mail (preferred method). OR 2. By having a hard-copy applicaion mailed to you. Instructions for applying for a fellowship may be found on the webpage.

Granting Body Closing Date: 10/01/2010

AAPS Biotechnology Graduate Student Symposium Awards

The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists provides a dynamic international forum for the exchange of knowledge among scientists to enhance their contributions to health. They offer timely scientific programs, ongoing education, opportunities for networking, and professional development.

AAPS and Eli Lilly and Company are pleased to announce the Graduate Student Symposium to be held at the 2010 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference, May 16-19, in San Francisco, California. The program is designed to recognize excellence in graduate education in the fields of pharmaceutical biotechnology. Students will be selected to participate in the symposium by the AAPS Selection Committee on the basis of abstracts submitted to the committee.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/01/2010

Innovation in Biotechnology Awards

The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists provides a dynamic international forum for the exchange of knowledge among scientists to enhance their contributions to health. They offer timely scientific programs, ongoing education, opportunities for networking, and professional development.

AAPS and Genentech are pleased to announce the Innovation in Biotechnology Award to be presented at the 2010 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference, May 16 -19, in San Francisco, California. The award is intended to recognize and promote the achievements of individuals that demonstrate innovation in the area of Biotechnology. The award is open to individuals who submit an abstract to the 2010 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference. Applicants do not need to be a member of AAPS.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/01/2010

DAAD Visiting Professorships Programme

This program serves to strengthen the internationalization of the educational experience for scholars, host institutions and students by welcoming educators from abroad to university campuses in Germany for guest teaching assignments. The recent development of international degree programs and traditional curricula looking to infuse an international aspect provide opportunities for professors from other countries to contribute their expertise in particular subjects and teaching methods. Courses need not be taught in German.

Highly qualified scholars in all academic disciplines, preferably those who hold a doctoral or other terminal degree and have an affiliation with an institution of higher education, are eligible. Candidates must secure an invitation from a German host institution and teach courses integrated into the regular curriculum.

Application Deadlines - July 15, 2009 (for Summer Semester, March - July 2009) and January 15, 2010 (for Winter Semester, October 2009 - February 2010).

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/01/2010

Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs - Fellowships in Science and International Affairs 2010-2011

The Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs offers research fellowships during the academic year to individuals who wish to devote their time to research and writing in the fields of science and international affairs. The Center offers both pre-doctoral and post-doctoral research fellowships for one year, with a possibility for renewal. Applications for fellowships are welcome from recent recipients of the Ph.D. or equivalent degree and university faculty members who have appropriate professional experience.

The Belfer Center offers ten-month stipends of $34,000 to post-doctoral and advanced research fellows and $20,000 to pre-doctoral fellows. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply for other sources of funding. All applicants should indicate clearly in their research statement whether they are seeking full or partial funding from the Center, and indicate other potential funding sources. Non-stipendiary appointments are also offered.

There is a wide scope for areas of research, with details on the Centers webpage. Interested applicants should also beaware that there is no physical application to fill out but detailed information on the steps constituting an application process are also available.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/01/2010

Fellowship Program

The Hong Kong Baptist University is now inviting applications/nominations for University Fellowships. The aim of the program is to strengthen and enhance research and teaching within the Institution and foster research collaboration among local and overseas scholars. Fellows are expected to engage in research and other scholarly activities, jointly with colleagues members of the University if possible, and to conduct public lectures in their areas of specialisation.

Under the program, a maximum of six fellows will be invited to the University each year from Arts, Business/Economics, Chinese Medicine, Communication, Science and Social Sciences. Fellowships are for one semester and include: a stipend of HK$25,000, economy class airfares, short-term medical insurance, and university housing.

Tenure of the Fellowship is from three to five months within a semester (1st Semester: Sept to mid-January; 2nd Semester: mid-January to June).

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/01/2010

Grants Program 2009-2010

The Victorian Women's Trust's granting program supports women in powerful and direct ways and is central to improving the status of women in Victoria. Funded projects focus on activities that address discrimination and disadvantage faced by women living in Victoria. Applications for the 2008 Grants Program clsoed in December 2007. The main areas of concern include: the continued threat of violence and harassment experienced by women, the difficulties women face in the workplace, the systematic devaluing of women'sunpaid work, the under-representation of women in decision making processes, the number of women marginalised by poverty.

For any queries about the VWBT's funding round please email; women@vwt.org.au

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Granting Body Closing Date: 18/01/2010

ASM Foundation Travel Grant 2010 - Round 1

The Distinguished Service Award recognises outstanding service of, or contributions by, individuals or organisations to the Society. Distinguished Service Awards will be announced at the ASM Annual General Meeting and the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting.

Granting Body Closing Date: 31/01/2010

Frank Fenner Award 2010

The purpose of this award is to recognise distinguished contributions in any area of Australian research in microbiology by scientists in a formative stage of their career, rather than to reward senior scientists for a lifetime of achievement.

Granting Body Closing Date: 31/01/2010

CRS Founders Award 2010

The individual must be internationally recognized for outstanding contributions in the science and technology of controlled release.

Membership in the Controlled Release Society is required

The awardee will receivea special Award, complimentary Annual Meeting and Exposition Registration, Complimentary ticket to the closing banquet and a $5,000 Cash Award.

Granting Body Closing Date: 31/01/2010

CRS T. Nagi Postdoctoral Research Achievement Award 2010

To a postdoctoral pair, or individual postdoc, who are currently undertaking or have recently completed postdoctoral research in controlled release science and technology.

Membership in the Controlled Release Society is required

The awardee will receive a $3,000 Award, Complimentary Annual Meeting and Exposition Registration and a Special Award.

Granting Body Closing Date: 31/01/2010

CRS Young Investigator Award - 2010

Outstanding contributions in the science of controlled release.

Membership in the Controlled Release Society is required and be 40 years of age or younger on December 31, 2009

Granting Body Closing Date: 31/01/2010

Endeavour Awards - 2010 Round 2

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.

Applications for the second round of the 2010 Endeavour Awards will open on 1 December 2009. The 2010 second round is for International and Australian applicants applying for an Endeavour Executive Award and Australian applicants applying for an Endeavour Research Fellowship. Please check the Endeavour Awards website closer to this date for further information.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 31/01/2010

The Helen Macpherson Smith Bushfires Grants Fund

The Helen Macpherson Smith Trust has resolved to make a significant direct contribution towards assisting the restoration of community life in the rural townships damaged or destroyed by the February 2009 bushfires across Victoria. In response to the bushfires tragedy, the Helen Macpherson Smith Trust has established a special $2 million HMS Bushfires Grants Fund. This fund is made available in addition to the Trust’s normal grant rounds.

Grants normally would cover programs or projects for the duration of one year, but grants for a period of up to three years will be considered if deemed appropriate.

Granting Body Closing Date: 31/01/2010

Newton International Fellowships Round 3 - 2010

The Newton International Fellowships scheme is organised by the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering and British Academy and supported by RCUK. The objective of the scheme is to fund top-flight early stage post-doc researchers from overseas to come to the UK for 2 years and then pay them a retainer for up to 10 years to maintain their links with Britain. The scheme covers researchers in in all disciplines covered by the three academies - natural and social sciences, engineering and humanities.

Fellowships are tenable for a period of two years. Funding will consist of £24,000 per annum for subsistence costs, and up to £8,000 per annum research expenses, as well as a one-off payment of up to £2,000 for relocation expenses.

The closing date for the third round of applications will be 1 February 2010. Results will be announced no sooner than 5 months after the closing date. Fellowships must start in January 2011. Fellowships are for a continuous 2 year period and Fellows are expected to be based in the UK for the whole duration. Applications can only be submitted online using the electronic Grant Application and Processing (e-GAP2) system: http://www.newtonfellowships.org/ (or directly via https://e-gap.royalsociety.org). If you have not previously used e-GAP2, please follow the registration process from the e-GAP2 homepage.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 01/02/2010

Lasker Medical Research Awrds 2010

The Lasker Medical Research Awards will be offered in three categories in 2010: Basic Medical Research, Clinical Medical Research, and Special Achievement. The Lasker Foundation welcomes nominations of outstanding women and minorities.

Please visit the Lasker Foundation website for full details on how to submitt a nomination.

Granting Body Closing Date: 01/02/2010

Evolution of Infectious Diseases (R01)

The sponsor provides support for research on the evolutionary principles that underlie the emergence, spread, and containment of infectious disease. An explicit goal is to stimulate interdisciplinary research between (a) quantitative and computational sciences and (b) experimental, clinical, or field studies. Areas of particular interest include the evolution of pathogens, evolutionary dynamics of host-pathogen systems, and the consequences of intervention strategies. The focus of this program is limited to discovery of fundamental biological principles rather than to detailed knowledge or treatment of specific diseases.

NIH Deadlines: 5th Oct 2009, 5th Feb 2010, 5th June 2010, 5th Oct 2010.

Granting Body Closing Date: 05/02/2010

Research on Interventions for Child Abuse and Neglect (R01)

This Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) solicits research project (R01) grant applications to conduct efficacy or effectiveness trials of child abuse and neglect interventions.

This program will use the NIH Research Project (R01) award mechanism. Applications submitted in response to this announcement must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov, using the SF424 Research and Related (R&R) forms and SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

The deadlines for receipt of standard R01 applications under this announcement are: February 5, June 5, and October 5 annually. The deadlines for receipt of AIDS-related applications are: January 7, May 7, and September 7 annually. This program will expire on September 8, 2010.

Granting Body Closing Date: 05/02/2010

International Research Collaboration on Alcohol and Alcoholism (U01) (Aids related) - 2010

The sponsor invites applications for the purpose of fostering international collaborations between alcohol research investigators within the United States and investigators outside of the United States.

The sponsor intends to commit $1.0 million to fund three to five projects under this announcement.

The deadlines for receipt of Aids related applications under this announcement are: Feb 5, June 5, Oct 5 annually. Expiration Date: September 8, 2011

Granting Body Closing Date: 05/02/2010

AAPS Excellence in Ligand Binding Assays

The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists provides a dynamic international forum for the exchange of knowledge among scientists to enhance their contributions to health. They offer timely scientific programs, ongoing education, opportunities for networking, and professional development.

AAPS and Millipore are pleased to announce the Excellence in Ligand Binding Assays Award to be awarded at the 2009 AAPS National Biotechnology Conference, May 16-19, in San Francisco, California. This program is designed to recognize excellence in ligand binding assays within the pharmaceutical sciences. The award will promote the science and technology of ligand binding assays.

Selection will be made based on the submitted abstracts and summaries of those individuals judged by the committee to have provided the most outstanding contributions in ligand binding assays within the pharmaceutical sciences. Any abstract that is submitted to the BIOTEC Section for the National Biotechnology Conference and employs ligand binding assay technology will be given consideration for the award. The primary presenting author will be awarded $1,000 and a plaque.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/02/2010

Conference and Seminar Grants 2010

The Foundation will consider applications from institutions for grants to support conferences or seminars on specific subjects related to the Foundation's goals and objectives. Applicants are urged to seek matching funds. Applicants should submit the names of all participants, as well as titles and abstracts of papers to be presented. The academic background of the participants and the significance of the meeting will be key factors in the evaluation process. Budgets for conferences should not exceed US$25,000. The Foundation will not support annual meetings held in consecutive years.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/02/2010

Publication Subsidies 2010

Academic publishers may apply for subsidies for the publication of scholarly works related to the goals of the Foundation. The publication may be in the form of a book or a monograph. Applications will be accepted for completed book manuscripts, but not for books in a series. Supporting documents should include reviewers' comments and publishing costs. Publication budgets should not exceed US$10,000.

Three copies of each application are required, plus one for the Research Office. In addition, enclose electronic version of all application materials on diskette or send as e-mail attachment to: cckf@ms1.hinet.net with heading - Application Materials from (Name) - in the header of the message.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/02/2010

John J. Wasmuth Postdoctoral Fellowships 2010 Round 1

The sponsor provides postdoctoral fellowships for research projects that will contribute to identifying and understanding the basic defect of Huntington's disease. Areas of interest include trinucleotide expansions, animal models, gene therapy, neurobiology and development of the basal ganglia, cell survival and death, and intercellular signaling in striatal neurons. Awards provide a stipend ranging from US$40,000 to $56,000 per year, plus $8,000 for supplies.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/02/2010

Research Grants 2010 Round 1

Support will be for research projects that will contribute to identifying and understanding the basic defect in Huntington's disease. Areas of interest include trinucleotide expansions, animal models, gene therapy, neurobiology and development of the basal ganglia, cell survival and death, and intercellular signaling in striatal neurons. The maximum award for research grants is US$50,000. Grants are usually for one year with a possibility of renewal. Grants are considered seed money.

Deadlines for applications are February 15, June 15 and October 15

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/02/2010

Innovative Grants

JDRF provides seed funding for highly innovative research with potential significant impact on accelerating the mission of JDRF. The innovative research should have the potential for a change in the current paradigm or conventional wisdom or to lead to a seminal discovery or to be groundbreaking. Preliminary data is not required in the proposal but the underlying premise, goal, or hypothesis must be plausible and the proposal must be focused with a well defined goal.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 15/02/2010

Innovative Research Grants

JDRF provides 'seed' funding for highly innovative research with potential significant impact on accelerating the mission of JDRF. The innovative research should have the potential for a change in the current paradigm or conventional wisdom or to lead to a seminal discovery or to be groundbreaking. Preliminary data is not required in the proposal but the underlying premise, goal, or hypothesis must be plausible and the proposal must be focused with a well defined goal.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 15/02/2010

Awards Support 2010

Screen Australia’s goal is to contribute to the development of a vibrant, successful and dynamic screen industry which is responsive to audiences both in Australia and overseas.

The Awards Support fund aims to recognise excellence and achievement in the film, television and interactive digital media production industry, promote Australian programs to potential audiences and generate publicity for these programs and the people who make them.

Granting Body Closing Date: 19/02/2010

Research Grants 2010 Round 1

The ASEG was established to address the decline in student enrolments in exploration geophysics which is no doubt part of the apparent worldwide declining interest in science. The overall aim of the ASEG RF is to attract high calibre students into exploration geophysics and thus ensure a future supply of talented, highly skilled, geophysicists for industry.

The ASEG RF achieves its aim by promoting research in applied geophysics specifically by providing research grants at the B.Sc.(Hons.) and M.Sc level or equivalent. The ASEG RF Committee has now decided to extend support to Ph.D. projects. The grants are paid directly to the relevant Australian University departments to cover field or laboratory expenses associated with the project. Grants are not provided as student scholarships in order to preserve the tax deductibility status of donations.

Funds will be granted in support of research projects at B.Sc.(Hons.), M.Sc. and Ph.D. level carried out in an Australian Institution. For B.Sc.(Hons.) and M.Sc. projects, annual grants of up to $5,000 will be made to the University. Additional funds beyond $5,000 could be provided in exceptional cases, at the discretion of the ASEG Research Foundation. Grants of up to $10,000 per annum will be made for Ph.D projects. The funds are to be used in support of the project, eg. for travel costs, rental of equipment, etc. See the ASEG website for complete guidelines and eligibility requirements.

Granting Body Closing Date: 26/02/2010

Churchill Fellowships 2010

A Churchill Fellowship is the award of an opportunity through the provision of financial support, to enable Australian citizens from all walks of life to travel overseas to undertake an analysis, study or investigation of a project or an issue that cannot be readily undertaken in Australia. Currently the average Fellowship cost is $25,000.

A number of fellowships are offered for specific study topics. Applications for the fellowships in 2010 need to be submitted to the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust between 1 November 2009 and 26th February 2010. For more information please contact the Trust via phone on (02) 6247 8333 or via email; churchilltrust@bigpond.com

Granting Body Closing Date: 26/02/2010

Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) - Churchill Fellowships 2010

In 2010 Australian Biological Resources Study has partnered with The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust to offer two Fellowships to undertake overseas taxonomic research on Australian flora and fauna. Two fellowships are available: One for an early career researcher (maximum of 10 yrs post Ph.D) and; One for an established career researcher (established in their field and is beyond post 10 yrs since Ph.D)

The Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) is the Australian Government focal point for species discovery. ABRS is a program within Parks Australia Division of the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. ABRS aims to provide the underlying taxonomic knowledge necessary for the conservation and sustainable use of Australia’s biodiversity. ABRS has been internationally recognised for its taxonomic information resources and support of taxonomic research. The Churchill Trust is honoured to assist ABRS with the facilitation of awarding Fellowships in this research area. A Churchill Fellowship is a remarkable opportunity to travel overseas for a minimum of four and a maximum of about eight weeks to conduct research into a topic that you are passionate about. It is for anyone who feels that they have exhausted all research opportunities within Australia and would like to see what overseas currently has to offer. Every application is assessed based on merit, a demonstrated need for the proposed research, the perceived benefit to Australia and a willingness to share the overseas findings and knowledge with the Australian community.

Over 100 Fellowships are awarded annually to passionate Australian Citizens who want to conduct research overseas and bring the benefits back to Australia. CHURCHILL FELLOWSHIPS 2010 - Rewarding Australians striving for excellence; No prescribed qualifications are required; The subject of the proposed project is limitless; A benefit to Australia must be demonstrated; Merit of the proposed project is a key factor; A desire to share the research findings with the Australian community must be displayed; Average Fellowship value is $25,000. Application forms and further information is available from the Winton Churchill Memorial Trust webpage (www.churchilltrust.com.au/)

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Granting Body Closing Date: 26/02/2010

Conference Sponsorship 2010

The GRDC provides sponsorship assistance to organisations wishing to conduct a conference, workshop, seminar or field day that directly benefits the Australian grains industry. The aim is to develop the skills and capacity required to achieve grains industry and GRDC objectives. GRDC places a high priority on the dissemination and communication of knowledge gained from the experience offered by conference sponsorship.

The GRDC invites and assesses Conference Sponsorship Applications twice a year. The next two closing dates are Friday 28 August 2009 (for conferences between January 2010 and June 2010, and Friday 26 February 2010 (for conferences between July 2010 and January 2011).

Granting Body Closing Date: 26/02/2010

Travel Awards 2010

The GRDC offers financial assistance to grains industry individuals or small groups wishing to attend a conference or undertake travel that may ultimately benefit the Australian grains industry. GRDC places a high priority on the dissemination and communication of knowledge gained from the experience offered by Travel Awards. The GRDC invites and assesses Travel Award Applications twice a year.

The GRDC invites and assesses Travel Award Applications twice a year. The next two closing dates are Friday 28 August 2009 (for travel between January 2010 and June 2010, and Friday 26 February 2010 (for travel between July 2010 and January 2011).

Granting Body Closing Date: 26/02/2010

Honours and PhD Grants 2010

The ASEG was established to address the decline in student enrolments in exploration geophysics which is no doubt part of the apparent worldwide declining interest in science. The overall aim of the ASEG RF is to attract high calibre students into exploration geophysics and thus ensure a future supply of talented, highly skilled, geophysicists for industry.

The ASEG RF achieves its aim by promoting research in applied geophysics specifically by providing research grants at the B.Sc.(Hons.) and M.Sc level or equivalent. The ASEG RF Committee has now decided to extend support to Ph.D. projects. The grants are paid directly to the relevant Australian University departments to cover field or laboratory expenses associated with the project. Grants are not provided as student scholarships in order to preserve the tax deductibility status of donations.

Funds will be granted in support of research projects at B.Sc.(Hons.), M.Sc. and Ph.D. level carried out in an Australian Institution. For B.Sc.(Hons.) and M.Sc. projects, annual grants of up to $5,000 will be made to the University. Additional funds beyond $5,000 could be provided in exceptional cases, at the discretion of the ASEG Research Foundation. Grants of up to $10,000 per annum will be made for Ph.D projects. The funds are to be used in support of the project, eg. for travel costs, rental of equipment, etc. See the ASEG website for complete guidelines and eligibility requirements.

Granting Body Closing Date: 28/02/2010

Responsible Gambling Research Grants 2010

The Gambling Community Benefit Fund (GCBF) provides one-off grants up to $30,000 to Queensland based not-for-profit community groups, for projects of broad community benefit.

The Queensland Government will only consider funding: applied gambling related research that advances/tests current knowledge; and/or new theory construction and validation. The Queensland Government will not fund proposals that merely evaluate existing policies or theories.

The four annual funding round closing dates are the 28 February, 31 May, 31 August and 30 November.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 28/02/2010

ASECS/Folger Institute Fellowship - Short-term Fellowship 2010

The Folger Shakespeare Library offers research fellowships to encourage access to its exceptional collections and to encourage ongoing cross-disciplinary dialogue among scholars of the early modern period. Each year, scholars may compete for a limited number of long-term (six to nine months) and short-term (one to three months) fellowships.

Short-term fellowships are supported by the Library’s endowments and carry a stipend of $2,500 per month. The criteria for success in the annual short-term fellowship competition are the same as those for long-term fellowships. Each year the Folger awards around 35 short-term fellowships.

The Folger joins the American Council of Learned Societies in support of fellowships for recently tenured faculty in the humanities. Applicants must apply directly to the ACLS (see link at right) for a Frederick Burkhardt Fellowship, which carries a stipend of $75,000.

Granting Body Closing Date: 01/03/2010

Small grants Round 1 2010

Grants are made to organisations in Victoria and the Trust gives priority to: Projects which are designed to enhance the educational and social needs of young people; designed to develop, test and implement creative solutions to persistent, difficult social and environmental needs and problems; requests for small Grants to enable smaller community organisations to begin or continue to make a positive difference in their communities; and Grants from applicants with a major number of volunteers from the community the applicant seeks to benefit.

The closing dates for applications are the end of the first week in each of March, June and November. The outcome of your Application will be notified to you in writing within four to six weeks from the date of the Trustees meeting.

Granting Body Closing Date: 05/03/2010

Research Grants Round 1 2010

The Ray and Joyce Uebergang Foundation supports research that will advance Victoria in any one or more public scientific, public educational or other public charitable purpose in particular if the focus is on the Warrnambool area. Priorities include the housing and maintenance of historical records, preservation of flora and fauna, the environment and heritage matters, particularly in the Western District of Victoria.

The granting body has four funding rounds available each year.

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Granting Body Closing Date: 10/03/2010

Grants Round 1 - 2010

The Jack Brockhoff Foundation considers supporting organisations and agencies, based in Victoria, in the provision of services and programs within the following Priority Funding Areas are: Disabilities (including designated ‘Special Schools'): Medical Research, Hospitals and Medical Services; Community Support and Development; Aged and Infirm - Care and or Support; Youth.

The Foundation considers supporting pilot studies, or provides seeding grants, for projects in Victoria that aim to achieve considerable community benefit and have a strategic impact in a selected area of need.

Please see the link to the synopsis for grant application guidelines, priority areas and other details about applying.

Granting Body Closing Date: 15/03/2010

NIDDK Multi-Center Clinical Study Implementation Planning Grants (U34) 2010

The sponsor provides support for investigator-initiated, multi-center clinical studies through a two-part process that includes an implementation planning (U34) grant.

The total project period for an application may not exceed two years. Applicants may request up to $250,000 in direct costs per year.

Applications submitted in response to this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) for Federal assistance must be submitted electronically through Grants.gov (http://www.grants.gov) using the SF424 Research and Related (R&R) forms and the SF424 (R&R) Application Guide.

Granting Body Closing Date: 18/03/2010

Visiting Senior Fellowship Program (CASVA) 2010-2011

Fellowships are for full-time research, and scholars are expected to reside in Washington and to participate in the activities of the Center throughout the fellowship period. Lectures, colloquia, and informal discussions complement the fellowship program. Visiting senior fellows are provided with studies. Those who relocate to Washington will be provided with housing in apartments near the Gallery, subject to availability.

Applications will be considered for research in the history, theory, and criticism of the visual arts (painting, sculpture, architecture, landscape architecture, urbanism, prints and drawings, film, photography, decorative arts, industrial design, and other arts) of any geographical area and of any period. Applications are also solicited from scholars in other disciplines whose work examines artifacts or has implications for the analysis, interpretation, and criticism of visual form.

Visiting senior fellowships are intended for those who have held the PhD for five years or more or who possess an equivalent record of professional accomplishment at the time of application. The Center awards up to 12 short-term (up to 60 days) Paul Mellon and Ailsa Mellon Bruce Visiting Senior Fellowships annually. Visiting senior fellows receive stipends that include round-trip travel and local expenses. Stipends for two-month fellowships range from $6,000 to $8,000, depending on relocation requirements. In addition, fellows receive allowances for photography.

Granting Body Closing Date: 21/03/2010

The bioMerieux ASM Identifying Resistance Award

This award, sponsored by bioMerieux, is given to an individual on the basis of career achievements in the field of the identification of bacterial resistance to antimicrobials in a clinical setting.

Granting Body Closing Date: 31/03/2010

The Merck Sharp & Dohme ASM Mycology Award

This award, sponsored by Merck Sharp & Dohme, is given to an individual on the basis of career achievements in the field of mycology.

Granting Body Closing Date: 31/03/2010

The Oxoid ASM Culture Media Award

This award, sponsored by Oxoid, assists an individual to attend and make a presentation on the use of culture media at the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting.

Granting Body Closing Date: 31/03/2010

The Pfizer ASM Mycology Award

This award, sponsored by Pfizer, assists a laboratory scientist/technician to attend and make a presentation in the field of medical mycology at the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting.

Granting Body Closing Date: 31/03/2010

The Roche ASM Molecular Diagnostic Award

This award, sponsored by Roche, assists an individual to attend and make a presentation on the use of PCR in the field of Diagnostic Infectious Diseases at the ASM Annual Scientific Meeting.

Granting Body Closing Date: 31/03/2010

Tech Awards : Call for Nominations - 2010

The Tech Awards is an international awards program that honors innovators from around the world who are applying technology to benefit humanity.

Each year, candidates are nominated and then invited to submit applications. Individuals, for-profit companies, and not-for-profit organizations are eligible. International panels of judges review the applications and annually select 15 Laureates. Awards are presented in five categories: Health, Education, Environment, Economic Development, and Equality. Three Laureates in each category are honored and one Laureate per category receives $50,000. Laureates are honored at an annual Gala event and inducted into The Tech Awards Network (TAN). The TAN extends the award program from an annual event to a year round program. The goal of the TAN is to create opportunities for learning, networking, and exposure to assist the Laureates in furthering their work.

To be considered as a Laureate in The Tech Awards program requires participation in a two-step process: Step 1: Nomination (we accept nominations year-round) AND Step 2: Application and References. For more details please visit the Tech Awards Website.

Granting Body Closing Date: 31/03/2010

The Royal Society of Victoria Research Medals - 2010

Awarded in recognition of the promotion and advancement of Science and Technology (since 1854).

The forty–seventh Award of The Society's Medal for Scientific Research will be in CATEGORY II: Human Health or Medical Sciences (Human); Genetics, Immunology, Human Physiology, Human Anatomy, Pathology, Necrology, Epidemiology, Endocrinology, Radiology, Microbiology, Medical Parasitology, Nuclear Medicine, and related human sciences. Nominations should be received by the Executive Officer, The Royal Society of Victoria, 9 Victoria Street, Melbourne 3000 not later than 31st March, 2009.

Details and nomination forms will be available on-line soon, so please check the website regularly.

Granting Body Closing Date: 31/03/2010

Grants (non medical research) - Round 1 - 2010

The Trustees have determined that the Foundation will strive to identify and support initiatives that can make a lasting, significant and positive impact on the well-being of the Victorian community. The Foundation will support innovation in practice; strengthening the ability of not-for-profit bodies to deliver effective services to the community; and building knowledge within the not-for-profit sector and the wider community.

Granting Body Closing Date: 01/04/2010

Grosvenor Foundation 2010 - Round 1 EOI

Provides assistance to the socially disadvantaged through grants to charitable organisations that assist persons living in Victoria and/or regional/rural Australia. Areas of interest include: education programs (particularly for the socially disadvantaged) homeless programs, community development, employment programs, children/youth, aged/elderly, education programs, hospitals, general community benefit, health, drugs and addiction, disability and indigenous youth projects.

Grants will only be provided to charitable organisations that assist persons living in Victoria and/or regional/rural Australia. An organisation may only receive one grant in any twelve month period.

New Closing dates and application processes apply so please assure you thoroughly read the guidelines before applying. Expressions fo interest are due 1st April 2010, full applications are due 7th May.

Granting Body Closing Date: 01/04/2010

ROTRF Grant Awards 2010 - Round 1

ROTRF supports research which uses either human organ transplant material and/or experimental models which simulate pathological states and mechanisms operating in human organ transplanation. To be considered for a grand award, applications should have demonstratable applicability to human organ transplantation. ROTRF provides funding for established faculty members of academic staff at universities, transplant centres and research institutes. Maximum amount awarded per grant is 300,000 Swiss Francs distributed over 3 years.

Top-ranking LOIs are invited to submit a Full Paper Application (FPA). The applicants will have about 6-7 weeks for the preparation and submission of the FPA.

Submission of a Letters of Intent (LOI) at one of our deadlines, 1 April and 1 October of each year. Top-ranking LOIs are invited to submit a Full Paper Application (FPA). The applicants will have about 6-7 weeks for the preparation and submission of the FPA.