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Faculty of Science News Bulletin for Researchers

(News, Events, Funding opportunities, Awards and Prizes)

Bulletin 07/2008 - (16 July 2008)

PART A - NEWS

1. Research Office - News and Events

The Research Office maintains a page of news and events of interest to researchers at www.monash.edu.au/research/contacts/research-office/news-events.html

2. Monash Newsline – Science and Engineering

www.monash.edu.au/news/newsline/science+and+engineering

3. ScienceAlert – Australia and New Zealand

ScienceAlert is a website that delivers Australian & New Zealand science, technology, and innovation news to science, industry, the media, government and the broader community.

www.sciencealert.com.au/about-us.html

4. Science Matters – Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research

An online resource for those interested in the dynamic field of Australian Government science policy.

Science presents the latest research and innovation news from the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR), from news of world-class Government-funded research to stories about the latest innovations transforming our lives.

www.sciencematters.dest.gov.au/

5. Latest ARC LP08 Results for Funding Commencing in 2008

http://www.monash.edu.au/research/contacts/research-office/news-events/arc-results.html

6.Mercury contamination found in stranded Victorian dolphins

http://www.monash.edu.au/news/newsline/story/1273

7. Panic Dynamic - ABC's Catalyst programme

Featuring Associate Professor Martin Burd (School of Biological Sciences, Monash University) and Mr Nirajan Shiwakoti (Department of Chemical Engineering, Monash University).

A video clip of the segment aired on ABC on Wednesday, 3 April 2008 and a copy of the interview transcript are available at:

http://www.abc.net.au/catalyst/stories/2008/04/03/2207179.htm

8. Nano centre to create innovation hub at Clayton

http://www.monash.edu.au/news/monashmemo/stories/20080416/anff.html

PART B - EVENTS

9. Monash events, seminars and information sessions

The Research Office maintains a page of upcoming events for researchers at
http://monash.edu.au/research/contacts/research-office/news-events/index.html

10. Monash 50th Anniversary Events Calendar

http://www.monash.edu.au/50years/calendar.html

11. Monash University Research Month

18 August – 19 September 2008

Celebrating the great minds, innovative thinking and leading-edge research at Monash.

http://www.monash.edu.au/research/researchmonth/

12. Workshop for Writing Successful Monash Animal Ethics Applications

The Monash Animal Ethics Office offers small workshops in preparing animal ethics applications step-by-step.

You are given the opportunity to workshop your next animal ethics application in a small group setting. We explain and give examples of the what, why and how, of a good application.

The next session will be held on Friday, 5 September 2008 at 2:30 – 4:00pm in the Research Office Meeting Room, Room 117, Building 3d, Clayton campus.

Please contact the Monash Animal Ethics Office to register.

animal.ethics@adm.monash.edu.au

Tel: 9905 5121 or 9905 9907

PART C - FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

13. CSIRO Flagship Collaboration Fund - Call for Proposals – Round 4 Flagship Clusters

Flagship Clusters are funded under the CSIRO Flagship Collaborative Research Program (part of the CSIRO Flagship Collaboration Fund) to support large scale collaborative research activity with an emphasis on projects relevant to the goals of a National Research Flagship.

Flagship Clusters may involve the co-location of staff from CSIRO and partner organizations to enhance the exchange of ideas and complementary expertise between groups.

Flagship Clusters are funded for up to three years at a minimum of $1 million per annum with expected co-investment by participating university or partner organizations.

Proposals are invited for the following Round 4 Flagship Clusters:

Climate Adaptation

Human health and climate change adaptation
Regional adaptation to climate change – south east Queensland

Minerals Down Under

Future sustainability of Australia’s minerals industry
Mineral pre-processing technologies
Human systems integration in technologically advanced mining operations
Integrated modeling for mineral system discovery

Preventative Health

Advanced solutions for human central neurodegenerative diseases

Water for a Health Country

Ecological sustainability in the Lower Lakes of the Murray River

Niche Manufacturing, Wealth for Oceans, Water for a Health Country

Sensor systems for real-time analysis of aquatic environments

Wealth from Oceans, Climate Adaptation, Water for a Healthy Country

Addressing institutional and social barriers to science impact

For further information/specifications:

www.csiro.au/Flagships/Clusters

Deadline for applications:

Tuesday, 15 July 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Sunday, 27 July 2008 with the CSIRO Flagship Operations Unit

14. Dairy Australia – New Research and Development Projects 2007/2008

Dairy Australia is now inviting preliminary submissions for new projects that would commence during the financial year starting 1 July 2008.

Dairy Australia accepts applications for Research & Development projects from individuals and organisations worldwide. Applications should be made by the organisation conducting the proposed research. For example, applications from tertiary education institutions should be submitted through their central office or research secretariat.

Most projects run for between 1 and 3 years. Longer projects may be considered in exceptional circumstances. Dairy Australia's Research and Development activities are primarily managed within three Business Groups; Farm - Productivity and Delivery; Value Chain Innovation; and Technical Issues.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.dairyaustralia.com.au/content/view/169/123/

Deadline for applications:

Sunday, 20 July 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Wednesday, 30 July 2008 with Dairy Australia

15. DEEWR – Endeavour Awards Programme – International Fellowships, Scholarships and Awards

For high achieving students, researchers and professionals, from the Asia-Pacific region and other regions in the world, to come to Australia to undertake short or long term study, research and professional development in a broad range of disciplines.

For further information:

http://www.monash.edu.au/research/academics/funding/information/dest/endeavour-fellowships-awards.html

Deadline for applications:

Thursday, 31 July 2008 with DEEWR

16. DIISR – International Science Linkages Programme – French Australian Scienceand Technology Programme (FAST)

The FAST Programme promotes and supports scientific and technological cooperation between Australian and French researchers in both public and private sectors. Support to successful Australian applicants will be provided by DEST, and support to French beneficiaries is provided by the French Government in France.

FAST will provide financial assistance, on a competitive basis, for collaborative research projects (including project specific follow-up meetings) between Australian and French researchers. Assistance is available for international travel and living expenses only and does not extend to insurance, salaries or equipment expenses. Individual applications may request funding for up to 2 years. Projects cannot extend beyond the life of the ISL programme (June 2011). Under the FAST program, the total amount of funding available per round for all successful projects from the Australian Government is $250,000. The FAST program is a travel fund. Funding will be provided ONLY for international travel and living expenses for Australian nationals. A maximum of four international trips will be funded per project.

Under the FAST program Round Six, applications will be considered for research collaboration in the areas of life sciences, environmental sciences, and energy.

For further information/application forms:

https://grants.innovation.gov.au/Pages/Home.aspx

Deadline for applications:

Friday, 8 August 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Monday, 18 August 2008 with FAST

17. Smart Water Fund – Round 6

Smart Water Fund Round 6 now open! The Fund will offer $5 million towards innovative projects that undertake water conservation, recycling and biosolids management in Metropolitan Melbourne and Regional Victoria.The Smart Water Fund, established in 2002, presents opportunities to create and develop innovative water resource management programs. In particular, the Fund encourages approaches to recycle water, biosolids and water savings for future urban, and environmental needs. The Smart Water Fund, through its various funding streams, is a Victoria-wide source of seed funding for innovative water saving, water recycling or bio-solids management projects in their planning, design, construction or operation stage and is also available for research and development projects. The Fund is open to everyone - individuals, community groups, business, research and development organisations and industry.

Potential applicants are encouraged to start thinking about innovative solutions that may be eligible for funding.The Smart Water Fund announced a new round of funding for innovative sustainable water use projects. Two streams of funding are available in Round 6 - $3 million for community groups and businesses with innovative water projects throughout Melbourne and regional centers; and $2 million for research and development into key challenges facing the water industry. The Smart Water Fund will invest in projects that deliver broad environmental, community and commercial benefits across metropolitan Melbourne and regional urban Victoria. The Smart Water Fund only provides financial support, so you will need to demonstrate that all other resource requirements are available to enable successful completion of the project. Generally, each project will need to be completed within three years of receiving grant funding.

For further information:

http://www.smartwater.com.au

Deadline for applications:

Tuesday, 12 August 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Friday, 22 August 2008 with Smart Water

18. All Souls College Oxford - Visiting Fellowships

Each year the College offers a number of Visiting Fellowships to men and women who intend to engage in study and research in Oxford and are prepared to participate in the academic life of the College. There is no limitation upon the field of study. A Visiting Fellow may be elected for a period of one, two or three terms within the Oxford academic year. For each term, there are normally nine Visiting Fellowships available.

Most Visiting Fellows are persons holding university posts, but the College welcomes applications from others who wish to carry out scholarly work in Oxford. Visiting Fellows enjoy nearly all the rights of ordinary Fellows (including lunches and dinners without charge), but are not members of the governing body of the College. The College provides without charge, a study in College and fully-furnished residential accommodation in Oxford, including some flats for families. In summer 2008, the College will be advertising Visiting Fellowships for periods of one, two, or three terms in the academic year running from October 2009 to June 2010. These Fellowships are intended to enable their holders to carry out study and research in Oxford and to participate in the academic life of the University.

For further information/application forms

http://www.all-souls.ox.ac.uk/elections/visiting.php

Deadline for applications:

Monday, 25 August 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Friday, 5 September 2008 with the All Souls College, Oxford University

19. Uebergang (Ray and Joyce) Foundation – Research Support

The Ray & 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.

For further information/guidelines:

http://www.monash.edu/research/academics/funding/information/other/ray-ubergang.html

Deadline for applications:

Monday, 1 September 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Wednesday, 10 September 2008 with the Uebergang (Ray and Joyce) Foundation

20. CASS Foundation Limited – Science and Medicine Grants

CASS welcomes what they would call proof of concept project applications. What CASS understands by this term is that the application deals with a concept, hypothesis, postulate or the like which, by its proposed project, the applicant hopes to prove correct or to validate, to the extent that further research and development on the concept/hypothesis/postulate will be worthwhile.

Applications for grants up to about $60,000 will be considered for specific projects or undertakings, or for research and development.

For further information/application form:

http://www.monash.edu.au/research/academics/funding/information/other/cassfoundation-scimed.html

Deadline for applications:

Tuesday, 2 September 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Friday, 12 September 2008 with the CASS Foundation

21. Project Aware Foundation (PAF) – Research Grants Program

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.

For further information/application form:

http://www.projectaware.org/americas/english/grants.asp

Deadline for applications:

Friday, 5 September 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Monday, 15 September 2008 with the Project Aware Foundation

22. Japan Society for the Promotion of Science – Fellowship for Research in Japan – Long-term visit

The fellowship’s purpose is to provide opportunities for young postdoctoral researchers from other countries to conduct, under the guidance of their hosts, cooperative research with leading research
groups in universities and other Japanese institutions.

The program allows such researchers to advance their own research while contributing to the progress of research in Japan and the counterpart countries.

Eligibility

Funding

The sponsor provides a round-trip air ticket, a monthly maintenance allowance of ¥364,000, and a settling-in allowance of ¥200,000, Overseas travel accident and sickness insurance coverage, etc.

Duration

24 months

For further information/guidelines:

http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/appli_long_2009.html

Deadline for applications:

Friday, 5 September 2008 with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

DEADLINE NOTE

The September 5, 2008 deadline is for the head of the host institution to submit applications to the sponsor.

23. Japan Society for the Promotion of Science – Fellowship for Research in Japan – Short-term visit

This program was established to assist promising and highly qualified young foreign researchers wishing to conduct research in Japan.

This program is aimed at providing opportunities for such researchers to, under the guidance of their hosts, conduct cooperative research with leading research groups in universities and other Japanese institutions, thereby permitting them to advance their own research while stimulating Japanese academic circles, particularly young Japanese researchers, through close collaboration in scientific activities. Such collaboration is also intended to advance scientific research in the counterpart countries.

Eligibility

The applicant (host researcher) must be a researcher who is employed full-time or classified as being employed full-time (excluding Jokyo, assistant professors, and Joshu, research assistants) at a university or research institution that is eligible to apply to MEXT for funding under the Grants-in-Aid for Scientific-Research Program (Kakenhi) and approved by the sponsor as an appropriate institution for hosting young foreign researchers. Each candidate (fellow) for the Fellowship must: Be a citizen of a country that has diplomatic relations with Japan; Hold a doctorate degree when the Fellowship goes into effect, which must have been received on or after April 2, 2003, or be scheduled to receive a doctorate degree before the Fellowship goes into effect; and Have arranged in advance a research plan with his/her Japanese host researcher.

Funding

Fellows will be provided with a round-trip air ticket, a monthly maintenance allowance of ¥364,000, and a settling-in allowance of ¥200,000, Overseas travel accident and sickness insurance coverage,
etc.

Duration

12 months

For further information/guidelines:

http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-fellow/postdoctoral.html#short

Deadline for applications:

Friday, 5 September 2008 with the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science

DEADLINE NOTE

The September 5, 2008 deadline is for the head of the host institution to submit applications to the sponsor.

24. Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) – Long-Term Fellowships and Cross- Disciplinary Fellowships

Long-Term Fellowships are intended for postdoctoral fellows with a Ph.D. degree and prior research training/experience in the life sciences. Applicants are expected to move into a new research field within the life sciences or into a different discipline while investigating a fundamental biological process.

Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships are intended for postdoctoral fellows with a Ph.D. degree and with prior research training/experience in the physical sciences (chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, material sciences etc.) who wish to receive training in the life sciences thus proposing a significant change in discipline.

The next deadline for our Long-Term Fellowship and Cross-Disciplinary programs is the 11th September 2008. Guidelines for award year 2009 will be available on the HFSP website in May or June 2008 and the electronic application forms in July 2008.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.hfsp.org/how/appl_form.php

Deadline for applications:

Thursday, 11 September 2008 with the Human Frontier Science Program

25. Kirby (J N) Foundation – Research Grants

Grants in the areas of health, education, technology and science, art, literature, the conservation, maintenance and development of Australia's natural resources, with particular attention given to technical education projects to assist young Australians achieve their highest standards.

Approximately $700,000 annually over all fields of interest will be funded, with the minimum grant offered $2,000, and the maximum grant $100,000. The average grant will be funded with $10,000.

Preference is given to applications where research is based in NSW.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.monash.edu.au/research/academics/funding/information/other/kirbyfoundation.html

Deadline for applications:

Friday, 19 September 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Tuesday, 30 September 2008 with the Kirby (J N) Foundation

26. Life Sciences Research Foundation: Postdoctoral Fellowship Program

The LSRF solicits monies from industry, foundations and individuals to support postdoctoral fellowships in the life sciences. Active solicitation of funds continues, for which we need the assistance of all concerned individuals. We recognize that discoveries and the application of innovations in biology for the public's good will depend upon the training and support of the highest quality young scientists in the very best research environments. LSRF awards fellowships across the spectrum of the life sciences: biochemistry; cell, developmental, molecular, plant, structural, organismic population and evolutionary biology; endocrinology; immunology; microbiology; neurobiology; physiology; virology.

Three-year fellowships will be awarded on a competitive basis to graduates of medical and graduate schools in the biological sciences holding M.D., Ph.D., D.V.M. or D.D.S. degrees. Awards will be based solely on the quality of the individual applicant's previous accomplishments, and on the merit of the proposal for postdoctoral research.

The fellowship award is $51,000 per year and is meant to be a minigrant. LSRF keeps $1000 for administrative expenses and passes the rest to the fellow. The salary scale begins at $40,000 for a first-year postdoctoral, $42,500 for a second year, and $45,000 thereafter.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.lsrf.org/

Deadline for applications:

Friday, 19 September 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Wednesday, 1 October 2008 with the Life Sciences Research Foundation

27. DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service

Research grants provided by the Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst (DAAD), present young foreign academics and scientists with an opportunity to carry out a research project or a course of continuing education at a German university or non-university research institute as follows research projects at a German university for a doctorate in the home country, research projects or continuing education without aiming for a formal degree/qualification.

Duration - One to 12 months; scholarships may be extended up to 24 months.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.germanembassy.org.au/en/culture/study/index.html

Deadline for applications:

Saturday, 20 September 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Tuesday, 30 September 2008 with DAAD

28. Department of the Environment and Water Resources – Australian AntarcticDivision – EOI – Logistical Resource Funding

An expression of interest is required for any projects that will use significant logistic resources, eg. dedicated ship time, C212 for field work, require fuel depots, dedicated helicopter use, etc.

You must contact the relevant Program Leader to discuss your EOI ideas prior to submission. The expression of interest form is available through the Antarctic Applications online (AAO) log in. You can access the form from your project page within AAO. The form will be available year-round. EOIs submitted by 1 October each year will be assessed in that year and applicants advised of the outcome.

Australian Antarctic science is directed by the Science Strategy 2004/05-2008/09 developed by the Antarctic Science Advisory Committee and approved by the Australian Government in October 2004. Its four priority programs are: Ice, ocean, atmosphere and climate; Southern Ocean ecosystems; Adaptation to environmental change; Impact of human activities in Antarctica. A new Science Strategy, designed to provide scientific support to Government policies, will be developed in 2007 and 2008 to cover a five-year period from the end of 2008/09 season.

Science refers to the natural and physical sciences for the purposes of the AISRF.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.aad.gov.au/default.asp?casid=9706

Deadline for applications:

Sunday, 21 September 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Wednesday, 1 October 2008 with the Department of the Environment and Water Resources

29. Australian Research Council – Linkage Project Grants (Round 2/2008) – Eligibility Exemption and Ruling Requests

For further information/request forms:

http://www.monash.edu.au/research/academics/funding/information/arc/arc-linkageprojects.html

Deadline for requests:

Friday, 3 October 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Friday, 10 October 2008 with the ARC

30. DIISR – National Innovation Awareness Strategy (NIAS) – National Science Week Grants

Funding is available on a competitive basis from the Science Connections Programme (SCOPE) for projects to be conducted during National Science Week 2007 (18 to 26 August 2007) that focus public attention on the role that science, engineering, innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship play in daily lives. The maximum amount available per project is $40,000 and the minimum amount is $2,000.

For further information/application forms:

https://sciencegrants.dest.gov.au/NIAS/Pages/Grants.aspx

Deadline for applications:

Friday, 10 October 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Sunday, 19 October 2008 with DIISR

31. Australian Research Council – Linkage Project Grants (Round 2/2008)

The ARC Linkage Projects scheme supports collaborative research and development projects between higher education organisations and other organisations, including within industry, to enable the application of advanced knowledge to problems. Typically, research projects funded under the scheme involve risk.

Proposals for funding under Linkage Projects must involve at least one Partner Organisation from outside the higher education sector. The Partner Organisation(s) in combination, must make a significant contribution (equal to, or greater than, the ARC funding), in cash and/or in kind, to the project.

For further information:

http://www.monash.edu.au/research/academics/funding/information/arc/arc-linkageprojects.html

Deadline for applications:

Monday, 27 October 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Friday, 21 November 2008 with the ARC

32. Abbott Laboratories Fund

The sponsor invests in creative ideas that promote science and medical innovation, expand access to health care, and strengthen communities worldwide.

The sponsor provides support in the following four strategic areas: Global Aids Care, Access to Health Care, Science and Medical Innovation, and Community Vitality. The sponsor encourages programs that are able to do the following: Demonstrate measurable results or health outcomes; create potential for program replication by other funders; and utilize innovative and sustainable approaches.

Grants requests should not exceed $100,000. Grants in excess of $100,000 will be considered only by invitation from the sponsor. The minimum grant size required for Global AIDS Care and Community Vitality Grants is $10,000. The minimum grant size required for Access to Care and Science and Medical Innovation grants is $20,000.

For further information/on-line application guidelines:

http://abbottfund.org/sections/apply.html

The Abbott Fund only accepts requests for funding online.

Deadline for applications:

Grant requests are accepted anytime from mid-January to the end of October 2008.

33. Australian Academy of Science - Australian participation in European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST)

The Australian Academy of Science is inviting applications from Australian researchers to participate in European research networks known as COST Actions. COST is a system for research collaboration covering 34 European Member States in 9 scientific research areas (research domains).

In order to deliver the project, the Academy and COST have signed a reciprocal agreement to be trialled for an initial period of two years, which establishes the basis for Australian and European scientists to participate in COST Actions. Under the terms of the agreement and under COST guidelines, Australia is regarded as a country with reciprocal arrangements. Australian researchers travelling to Europe may receive a grant of up to $5,000 per visit (up to $2,500 towards an airfare and up to $2,500 towards daily living allowances), to participate in meetings and short term scientific missions. These meetings/missions must be for five days minimum and three months maximum duration. COST grants up to €2,500 to the European scientist, for travel and subsistence expenses to and within Australia.

Applications are approved and funded in chronological order of receipt until funds have been committed.

For further information:

www.science.org.au/internat/cost.htm

34. Australian Marine Science and Technology Ltd. (AMSAT) – Consultant Registration

AMSAT, an International consulting and project management company focussing on marine and coastal resource and environmental issues seek Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified personnel with recent, relevant experience who would be interested in both short and/or long term consulting positions in ASEAN (particularly Indonesia and Malaysia), Indo China, PNG and the Pacific and Middle East.

For further information:

http://www.amsat.com.au/opportunities/consultant_rego.html

Deadline for Expressions of Interest:

Expressions of Interest are due year round.

35. Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN) – Short-term and Long-term visit support funding

Funding support available to postgraduate students and early career researchers (within 5 years of award of PhD degree) for travel and accommodation expenses associated with Short term visits and Long Term Visits, within Australia.

ARCNN also offers postgraduate students and early career researchers (within 5 years of award of PhD degree) Overseas Travel Fellowships to support for travel and accommodation expenses associated with research visits of up to 3 months duration at collaborating research institutions overseas.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.ausnano.net/content/funding_and_sponsorship

Deadline for applications:

Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year.

36. Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN) – Sponsorship for conferences, workshops, summer and winter schools, and short courses

Sponsorship for Conferences, Workshops, Summer and Winter Schools, and Short courses that are held in Australia, organised by ARCNN members, and are of benefit to the broader nanotechnology community.

Funding ranges from $1,000 to $10,000 depending on the duration of the Event and number of proposed attendees. To be used for purposes such as invited speaker travel expenses, free registration for postgraduate students, free or reduced registration for early career researchers.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.ausnano.net/content/event_sponsorship

Deadline for applications:

Applications for funding by ARCNN should be submitted at least three months in advance from the date of submission of abstracts. In order for Event funding to be approved the application must satisfy the listed criteria on the ARCNN web site.

37. Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN) – Travel Grants

Travel grants for postgraduate students and early career researchers to attend ARCNN sponsored Conferences, Workshops, Summer and Winter Schools, and Short courses are now available.

Applications of up to $1,000 for travel, registration and accommodation to a location within Australia will be accepted. It is preferred that funding support from other sources has already been approved, eg. home university, other granting body. Deadline for submission of request is two (2) months before the event.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.ausnano.net/content/travel_grants

Deadline for applications:

Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year.

38. Center for Inquiry – Visiting Fellows and Scholars

The Center for Inquiry awards visiting research fellowships and scholarships in the areas of the borderlands of science; religion, ethics, and society; medicine and mental health. All relevant disciplines are welcome. While in residence at the Center for Inquiry's main branch at the State University of New York at Buffalo, fellows and scholars typically conduct research and publish in CFI or other journals; deliver public presentations; participate in conferences, seminars, and symposia; and interact with the university community.

Visiting fellows take up residence for at least one semester, receiving a courtesy appointment in the appropriate department at State University of New York at Buffalo, a stipend, and accommodations in the Center's guest residence.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.centerforinquiry.net/research/more_information/

Deadline for applications:

Applications for visiting scholarships and fellowships are considered on a rolling basis.
Applications can be directly emailed to the Center of Inquiry. However please supply a copy to the Monash Research Office.

39. CSIRO Flagship Collaboration Fund – Visiting Fellowships

Researchers may approach the Flagships at anytime to enquire about a Fellowship position. There is currently no structured application round for Flagship Fellowship Applications, however a call for applications may be posted on the website early 2008. Check the webpage regularly for updates - http://www.csiro.au/org/psqc.html.

Flagship Visiting Fellowships are available for distinguished researchers to work for a period of time (generally up to six months) in a Flagship to enhance the intellectual leadership of a Flagship or a major component of a Flagship (for example, a Theme).

For further information:

www.monash.edu.au/research/academics/funding/information/other/csiro-flagship-visiting-fellowships.html

40. Earthwatch Institute – Research Program

Earthwatch engages people worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.

Earthwatch will consider research proposals from science based projects that seek to address cultural and/or biodiversity conservation issues in particular projects that fall under four research priority areas: 1. Sustainable Resource Management; 2. Climate Change; 3. Sustainable Communities; 4. Sustainable Oceans

Earthwatch are currently seeking proposals from projects in Australia, the Pacific, South East Asia, Melanesia, China, Russia and New Zealand. Projects need to be at least for 3 years and able to accommodate 6 or more volunteer teams, 3-4 or more times per year. However enquiries are welcome that may stretch this model.

For further information:

http://www.earthwatch.org/site/pp.asp?c=cdKLIPNpEoG&b=1339383

Deadline for applications:

Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year.

41. European Molecular Biology Organisation (EMBO) – Short-Term Fellowships

Short term fellowships are intended for visits of up to 3 months duration and aimed at collaborative research between EMBC member states or between a member state and a non-member state. (For non-European applicants the short term fellowships are for a fixed duration of 90 days).

Short-term fellowships are established to advance molecular biology research by helping scientists to visit another laboratory with a view to applying a technique not available in the home laboratory.

Applicants can be Post-doctoral scientists with less than 10 years of professional experience since finishing their Ph.D. degree or Pre-doctoral scientists. All applications must involve either a laboratory of origin or a receiving institute from one of the EMBC member states (refer to Web-Site for list of Locations).

For further information and the online-application form:

http://www.embo.org/fellowships/

Deadline for applications:

Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year.

42. Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) – Short-Term Fellowships

Short-Term Fellowships are intended primarily to support researchers early in their careers who wish to work in a laboratory in another country for example to learn new techniques or to support the establishment of collaborations in a new area of research rather than ongoing projects.
Independent young researchers, early in their careers, are encouraged to apply.

The scope of HFSP funding ranges from biological functions at the molecular and cellular level up to biological systems including cognitive functions. Within this broad area, all levels of analysis are supported, from studies on genes and individual molecules, intracellular networks, intercellular associations in tissues and organs, to networks underlying complex functions of entire organisms. However, projects that involve only large-scale, systematic genome mapping and applied research (e.g. clinical) are not eligible to receive HFSP funding.

Short-Term Fellowships are awarded for periods of 2 weeks to 3 months.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.monash.edu.au/research/academics/funding/information/other/hfsp-short-term-fellowships.html

Deadline for applications:

Applications may be submitted throughout the year.

Decisions on awards will be announced approximately 3-4 months after receipt of the complete application. Applicants must provide adequate time for review of the application before the start of the fellowship.

43. Marie Curie International Outgoing Fellowships for Career Development

The Marie Curie International Outgoing Fellowships for Career Development support European researchers to work outside of Europe, on the following terms:

The fellow spends 1-2 years on secondment in a so-called third country (such as Australia) then 1 year back at their home country for a mandatory 're-integration period'
The EC covers 100% of the cost of the researcher's salary plus a contribution to overheads
The project must include a coherent research programme.
The researcher is free to choose the topic in collaboration with their home institution. The researcher needs an agreed personal career development plan in place with her or his host institution - this will be annexed in the funding agreement, which will be between the 'return host' (ie the researcher's home institution) and the EC.
The fellow needs to be a national of an EU member state or associated country, and needs to either hold a doctoral degree or 4 years full-time equivalent research experience. The researcher must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies etc) here for more than 12 months of the 3 years prior to the deadline for the application submission.

For further information:

http://cordis.europa.eu/fp7/dc/index

44. National Geographic Society Conservation Trust

The objective of the Conservation Trust is to support conservation activities around the world as they fit within the mission of the National Geographic Society. The trust will fund projects that contribute significantly to the preservation and sustainable use of the Earth's biological, cultural, and historical resources.

The strength of the program in supporting cutting edge programs that might be overlooked due to the risks associated with new investigators and fields. Applicants are not expected to have Ph.D.'s or other advanced degrees. However, applicants must provide a record of prior research or conservation action as it pertains to the proposed project.

Grants range from $15,000 to $20,000 (U.S.). Funding is not restricted to United States citizens. Researchers planning work in foreign countries should include at least one local collaborator as part of their research teams.

For further information:

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-programs/conservation-trust.html

Deadline for applications:

Online Pre-applications are accepted throughout the year and at least 8 months prior to anticipated project dates. If approved, the committee will send the project director an email with a link to the full application online.

45. National Geographic Society – Grants for Research and Exploration

The National Geographic Society awards grants for scientific field research and exploration through its Committee for Research and Exploration. All proposed projects must have both a geographical dimension and relevance to other scientific fields and be of broad scientific interest. Applications are generally limited to the following disciplines: anthropology, archaeology, astronomy, biology, botany, geography, geology, oceanography, paleontology, and zoology. In addition the committee is emphasizing multidisciplinary projects that address environmental issues (e.g., loss of biodiversity and habitat, effects of human-population pressures).

Applicants are expected to have advanced degrees (Ph.D. or equivalent) and be associated with an educational organization or institution.

Grant amounts vary greatly, most range from U.S. $15,000 to $20,000. Committee grants tend to act as seed money and are given for one year's research.

For further information:

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/field/grants-programs/conservation-trust-application.html

Deadline for applications:

Online Pre-Applications are accepted at any time but at least 10 months prior to anticipated project dates. If approved, the committee will send the project director an email with a link to the full application online.

46. Research Grants Seminar presented by the Canadian High Commission

Presenters presented grant opportunities offered by the Canadian government's three Research Councils: the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC); the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and the National Research Council (NRC).

Post-doctoral fellowships are also available.

The Canadian Research Grants Seminar (held on 23 May 2007) presentation slides can be downloaded from:

www.monash.edu.au/research/contacts/research-office/news-events/materials/canada-science-eng-health.ppt

47. Rural Industries Research Development Corporation (RIRDC) – Travel/Conference Grants

RIRDC provides funds to support travel to conferences and workshops that benefit RIRDC industries.

For further information:

http://www.rirdc.gov.au/business/

Deadline for applications:

Applications will be accepted throughout the year but must be received by the Corporation at least three months prior to the planned travel date.

PART D - AWARDS AND PRIZES

48. Australian Institute of Policy & Science – Tall Poppy Science Awards

The Tall Poppy Campaign was established by the Australian Institute of Policy & Science to promote awareness of Australia’s intellectual achievements. An important component of the Campaign is the Young Tall Poppy Science Awards which recognise the achievements of outstanding young researchers in the sciences including physical, biomedical, applied sciences, engineering and technology.

The Awards are made on a state-by-state basis and in 2008 will be made in New South Wales/Australian Capital Territory, South Australia and Victoria. The Young Tall Poppy Science Awards recognise the achievements of younger researchers (up to 40 years of age).
The Awards not only acknowledge the recipients’ achievements but also provide them with an opportunity to demonstrate their value as role models by promoting and encouraging an interest in science among school students and the wider community.

Previous Award winners have encompassed fields as diverse as cancer research, mental health, environmental engineering, water quality, gene therapy, immunology, fuel technology, climate change, chronobiology, physiotherapy, inorganic chemistry and information technology.
Nominations will be accepted from all areas including universities, research institutes, government agencies and the corporate sector.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.aips.net.au/tallpoppies/awards/2008/index.html

Deadline for nominations:

Friday, 18 July 2008 with the Australian Institute of Policy & Science

49. Australian Institute of Physics - Walter Boas Medal

The aims of the award are to promote excellence in research in Physics in Australia and to perpetuate the name of Walter Boas.

Nominations are invited for the award of the Walter Boas Medal of the Australian Institute of Physics and should reach the Honorary Secretary by normal mail at the address below, or by email, by 31 July each year, at the latest.

The Medal was established in 1984 to promote excellence in research in Physics and to perpetuate the name of Walter Boas. The award is for physics research carried out in the five years prior to the date of the award, as demonstrated by both published papers and unpublished papers prepared for publication, a list of which should accompany the nomination.

Any AIP member may make nominations or may self nominate for the award. Nominees should be members of the AIP and be Australian citizens and should have been residents of Australia for at least five of the seven years preceding the closing date for nominations. The Medal shall not be awarded more than once to any person.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.aip.org.au/content/boas

Deadline for nominations:

Thursday, 31 July 2008 with the Australian Institute of Physics

50. Australian Institute of Physics – Award for Outstanding Service to Physics in Australia

The Australian Institute of Physics has several awards for excellence in some aspect of Physics. They are usually based on the research contributions of the individual or group concerned.

There are many individuals within the AIP who give great amounts of time and effort to the furtherance of Physics as a discipline. While some of these would also be contenders for one or other of the more research oriented awards, others would not. They tend to be quiet achievers, sometimes more devoted to teaching and its development than to research.

The AIP inaugurated an award for Outstanding Service to Physics in Australia in 1996. The Award will be open to members of the AIP. Nominations may be made by a Branch Committee or by three members of the AIP. There will be no more than three awards nationwide in any one year and the Selection Committee, which will be appointed by the Executive, will reserve the right to make no awards in any one year.

The AIP Award for Outstanding Service to Physics will recognise an exceptional contribution on the part of an individual. Nominations should be accompanied by a clear one or two page citation describing the outstanding service given by the nominee.

Nominations for the Award will be called for in May or June of each year. The results of the decision of the judging panel will be announced in November of each year.

For further information:

http://www.aip.org.au/content/serviceaward

Deadline for nominations:

Thursday, 31 July 2008 with the Australian Institute of Physics

51. 2008 VeRSI eResearch Awards

The 2008 VeRSI eResearch Awards recognise outstanding Victorian researchers who are using Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) to enhance their research.

There are two prizes, worth over $25,000 each, recognising research in the Sciences and in the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS). The eResearch Awards are sponsored by Dell, a supplier to VeRSI of eResearch hardware solutions. The awards are open to any Australian research activities where one of the principal investigators is from a Victorian institution. The winners will be announced at the beginning of October.

For further information:

http://www.versi.edu.au/eResearchAward/index.html

Deadline for nominations:

Friday, 29 August 2008 with VeRSI

52. Wolf Foundation – Prizes in the Sciences and Arts

Five or six prizes of $100,000 each are awarded annually to outstanding scientists and artists, irrespective of nationality, for achievements in the interest of mankind and friendly relations among peoples. In science, annual awards are made in agriculture, chemistry, mathematics, medicine, and physics. Arts prizes in architecture, music, painting and sculpture will be given.
Self-nominations are not permitted.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.wolffund.org.il/main.asp?idMain=20

Deadline for nominations:

Sunday, 31 August 2008 with the Wolf Foundation

53. Australian Institute of Physics – The Alan Walsh Medal for Service to Industry

This award, an initiative of the NSW Branch of the AIP, recognises significant contributions by a practicing physicist to industry in Australia. It commemorates the late Sir Alan Walsh, Kt, FAA, FTS, FRS, one of Australia's most eminent and distinguished scientists, who was the originator and developer of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometry (AAS) and pioneered its application as a tool in chemical analysis.

Born in Lancashire in 1916 and educated at Darwen Grammar School, Sir Alan studied physics at Manchester University. After a few years in industry in the UK, he was recruited in 1946 to join the newly created Chemical Physics Section of the CSIR Division of Industrial Chemistry in Melbourne. In 1952 he had the idea of using atomic absorption spectra, rather than atomic emission and molecular absorption spectra, in spectrochemical analysis. The subsequent development of AAS as a simple, rapid and inexpensive method for the analysis of minute traces of metals (and some non metals) is a tribute to Sir Alan's extraordinary creativity, his business acumen and his infectious enthusiasm. He promoted the establishment of an Australian manufacturer of the atomic absorption spectrophotometer, the original company Techtron Pty Ltd eventually growing into Varian Australia, now one of the world's leading spectroscopic instrument companies.

For further information:

http://www.aip.org.au/content/walsh

Deadline for applications:

Sunday, 31 August 2008 with the Australian Institute of Physics

54. The Royal Society of New South Wales – The Edgeworth David Medal 2008

The Edgeworth David Medal is awarded for distinguished contributions by a young scientist.

The conditions of the Award of the Medal are:

The recipient must be under the age of thirty-five years at 1 January 2008;
The Award will be for work done mainly in Australia or its Territories; or, contributing to the advancement of Australian science.

Nominations are called for the names of suitable persons who have contributed significantly to science, including scientific aspects of agriculture, engineering, dentistry, medicine and veterinary science.

The Council of The Royal Society of New South Wales requests that every nomination be accompanied by a list of publications, a full CV and also by a statement clearly indicating which part of the nominee’s work was done in Australia and which was done overseas.

Agreement of the nominee to his/her nomination must be obtained by the nominator before submission of the nomination and included in the submission.

Council has decided that in cases where it is unable to distinguish between two persons of equal merit, preference will be given to a Member of the Society.

Submission of application

One (1) hard copy of the nomination and supporting material should be mailed to:

The Honorary Secretary
The Royal Society of New South Wales
Building H47
University of Sydney, NSW 2006

Electronic copies may be emailed to: infor@nsw.royalsoc.org.au

Deadline for applications:

Tuesday, 30 September 2008 with the The Royal Society of NSW

PART E - POSTGRADUATE STUDENT RESEARCH SUPPORT AND AWARDS

55. Holsworth Wildlife Research Fund - Postgraduate Student Research Support in ecology, wildlife management and natural history studies

Holsworth Wildlife Research Endowment invites applications by Universities for post-graduate student research support in the fields of ecology, wildlife management and natural history studies. Preference will be given to students at an early stage of a Masters or Doctoral program. Honours projects will normally not be supported.

Grants of up to $7,500 will be awarded for the purchase of equipment, supplies, travel to study areas and conferences. These grants will be renewable for a period of 2 to 3 years provided that the student maintains satisfactory progress.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.anz.com/aus/fin/Trustees/guNamed.asp#Holsworth

Deadline for applications:

Friday, 19 September 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Wednesday, 1 October 2008 with the Holsworth Wildlife Research Fund

56. DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service

Duration - One to 12 months; scholarships may be extended up to 24 months.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.germanembassy.org.au/en/culture/study/index.html

Deadline for applications:

Sunday, 20 September 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Tuesday, 30 September 2008 with DAAD

57. Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists – Honours and PhD Grants

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.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.aseg.org.au/RF/default.aspx

Deadline for applications:

Sunday, 21 September 2008 with the Monash Research Office

Wednesday, 1 October 2008 with the ASEG

58. The Royal Society of New South Wales – The Edgeworth David Medal 2008

The Edgeworth David Medal is awarded for distinguished contributions by a young scientist.

The conditions of the Award of the Medal are:

The recipient must be under the age of thirty-five years at 1 January 2008;
The Award will be for work done mainly in Australia or its Territories; or, contributing to the advancement of Australian science.

Agreement of the nominee to his/her nomination must be obtained by the nominator before submission of the nomination and included in the submission.

Council has decided that in cases where it is unable to distinguish between two persons of equal merit, preference will be given to a Member of the Society.

Submission of application

One (1) hard copy of the nomination and supporting material should be mailed to:

The Honorary Secretary
The Royal Society of New South Wales
Building H47
University of Sydney, NSW 2006

Electronic copies may be emailed to: infor@nsw.royalsoc.org.au

Deadline for applications:

Tuesday, 30 September 2008 with the The Royal Society of NSW

59. Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN) – Short-term and Long-term visit support funding

For further information/application forms:

http://www.ausnano.net/content/funding_and_sponsorship

Deadline for applications:

Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year.

60. Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN) – Sponsorship for conferences, workshops, summer and winter schools, and short courses

For further information/application forms:

http://www.ausnano.net/content/event_sponsorship

Deadline for applications:

61. Australian Research Council Nanotechnology Network (ARCNN) – Travel Grants

Travel grants for postgraduate students and early career researchers to attend ARCNN sponsored Conferences, Workshops, Summer and Winter Schools, and Short courses are now available.

For further information/application forms:

http://www.ausnano.net/content/travel_grants

Deadline for applications:

Applications are accepted at any time throughout the year.

PART F - DATES AND DEADLINES

July 2008

Tuesday, 15 July 2008

Deadline for proposals for the CSIRO Flagship Collaboration Fund – Round 4 Flagship Clusters with the Monash Research Office.

Wednesday, 16 July 2008

Deadline for applications for the Monash University-CSIRO Collaborative Research Support Scheme (CRSS) - Round 5 with the Monash Research Office

Friday, 18 July 2008

Deadline for nominations for the Australian Institute of Policy & Science – Tall Poppy Science Awards with the Australian Institute of Policy & Science

Sunday, 20 July 2008

Deadline for applications for the Dairy Australia – New Research and Development Projects 2007/2008 with the Monash Research Office

Thursday, 31 July 2008

Deadline for applications for the DEEWR – Endeavour Awards Programme – International Fellowships, Scholarships and Awards with DEEWR
Deadline for applications for the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) – Walter Boas Medal with the AIP
Deadline for applications for the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) – Award for Outstanding Service to Physics in Australia with AIP

August 2008

Friday, 8 August 2008

Deadline for applications for funding from the DIISR – International Science Linkages Programme – French Australian Scheme and Technology Programme (FAST) with the Monash Research Office

Tuesday, 12 August 2008

Deadline for applications for funding from the Smart Water Fund – Round 6 with the Monash Research Office

Monday, 25 August 2008

Deadline for applications for the All Souls College Oxford – Visiting Fellowships with the Monash Research Office

Friday, 29 August 2008

Deadline for nominations for the VeRSI eResearch Awards with VeRSI

Sunday, 31 August 2008

Deadline for nominations for the Wolf Foundation – Prizes in Sciences and Arts with the Wolf Foundation
Deadline for applications for the Australian Institute of Physics (AIP) – The Alan Walsh Medal for Service to Industry with the AIP

September 2008

Monday, 1 September 2008

Deadline for applications for the Uebergang (Ray and Joyce) Foundation Research Grants with the Monash Research Office

Tuesday, 2 September 2008

Deadline for applications for the CASS Foundation Limited – Science and Medicine Grants with Monash Research Office

Friday, 5 September 2008

Workshop for Writing Successful Monash Animal Ethics Applications with the Monash Animal Ethics Office.
Deadline for applications for the Project Aware Foundation – Research Grants Program with the Monash Research Office

Thursday, 11 September 2008

Deadline for applications for the Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) – Long-Term Fellowships and Cross-Disciplinary Fellowships with the HFSP

Sunday, 14 September 2008

Deadline for applications for the DIISR – Australia – India Strategic Research Fund - Round Two with the Monash Research Office

Friday, 19 September 2008

Deadline for applications for the Kirby (J N) Foundation – Research Grants with the Monash Research Office
Deadline for applications for the Life Sciences Research Foundation: Postdoctoral Fellowship Program with the Monash Research Office
Deadline for applications for the Holsworth Wildlife Research Fund – Postgraduate Student Research Support in ecology, wildlife management and natural history studies with the Monash Research Office

Saturday, 20 September 2008

Deadline for applications for the DAAD – German Academic Exchange Service with the Monash Research Office

Sunday, 21 September 2008

Deadline for Expressions of Interest for the Department of Environment and Water Resources – Australian Antarctic Division – Logistical Resource funding with the Monash Research Office
Deadline for applications for the Australian Society of Exploration Geophysicists – Honours and PhD grants with the Monash Research Office

Tuesday, 30 September 2008

Deadline for applications for The Royal Society of NSW – The Edgeworth David Medal 2008 with The Royal Society of NSW

October 2008

Friday, 3 October 2008

Deadline for applications for the ARC Linkage Project Grants (Round 2/2008) – Eligibility Exemption and Ruling Requests with the Monash Research Office

Friday, 10 October 2008

Deadline for applications for the DIISR – National Innovation Awareness Strategy (NIAS) – National Science Week Grants with the Monash Research Office

Monday, 27 October 2008

Deadline for applications for the ARC Linkage Project Grants (Round 2/2008) with the Monash