Research Office Newsletter
15 May 2008
Links	News
Research Office Website	From the Director of the Research Office
RO 2008 Calendar	From the Research Office
2008 Research Development Forum Dates	From the Office of Sponsored Research
2008 Research Office Lunchtime Seminar Dates	From the Office of Research Management Data
From the Director of the Research Office
Welcome to this fortnight's Research Office Newsletter. I would like to express my appreciation to the College research managers who have been working on the ARC LIEF applications, which close this week, and the ARC Linkage Projects and Linkage International. These Schemes are all important to the ANU's research effort. I would also like to acknowledge the work of the publication officers in the Colleges who have been providing ORMD with details of their College research publications for 2007 for the HERDC Collection, a collection which is vital to ANU's research reputation and contributes significant funding through the Research Block Grants. Margaret Richardson and Alanah McCann are currently working hard at finalising the collection by the 30 June due date. F&BS has recently begun working on the HERDC Finance collection of 2007 research income. Their work has been delayed by the late release by DIISR of the final reporting requirements and they are seeking the cooperation of all Colleges in helping them to meet the DIISR deadline of 30 June. Given the importance of the HERDC Collection to the ANU and our research funding, your cooperation in providing them with assistance in meeting this deadline is very much appreciated. Back to Top
From the Research Office
ANU Career Development Fair The Research Office will have a presence at the upcoming Careers Development Fair, where we will showcase the range of training and development services offered across the Research Office. The Careers Development Fair is for all ANU staff and is run by the Staff Development Branch of Human Resources, in conjunction with National Career Development Week 2008. It will be held at Melville Hall from 12–2pm, Wednesday 4^th of June. Future Research Leaders Program (FRLP) During April, we saw successful implementation of the trial phase of the Future Research Leaders program, with academic staff attending modules focusing on research project commencement and collaboration, research integrity compliance, and an introduction to the research environment at the ANU. We will continue rolling out FRLP modules over June and July, with the following on offer: Intellectual Property & Commercialisation Hosted by the Office of Commercialisation Workshop to be held on Friday June 13 Financial, Resource and Risk Management Hosted by Finance & Business Services Workshop to be held on Wednesday July 2 Managing and Leading People in a Research Context Hosted by Human Resources Staff Development Branch Workshop to be held Tuesday July 22 The modules are aimed at early to mid career research staff, although all staff are eligible to attend. There is no cost involved in the training and each module stands alone, and does not require the completion of other modules. To confirm interest for any of the modules, or for further information, please email Tom Hammond. Further information regarding the FRLP at the ANU can be accessed here. It would be appreciated if this information could be circulated through college networks, to reach all academic staff who may be interested. Lunchtime Seminar Series Presenter: Prof Rob Elliman MEC chairman Topic: MEC Review information session Date: Tuesday, 20^th May 2008 Time: 12.30pm – 1.30pm Venue: Finkel Theatre, Mills Road (Bldg 54c) Research Development Forum Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2008 Time: 10:30am – 12:00noon Venue: McDonald Room, Menzies Library Back to Top
From the Office of Sponsored Research
NEWS & NOTICES ARC Schemes ARC Linkage Projects and Linkage International Fellowships OSR Deadline A reminder that Linkage Projects and Linkage International Fellowship applications are due at the Office of Sponsored Research by close of business Friday 16^th May 2008. For any further information visit http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/grants/LP.php or http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/grants/LX.php Please contact your College Research Office for information on College processes and deadlines. OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Campus Review – Scholarships and Grants issue The May 27^th issue of Campus Review will focus on scholarships & grants. Extra copies (both print & electronic) of this feature will be sent to all faculties throughout all Australian universities. Extra copies will also be distributed through postgraduate student offices within the universities via CAPA www.capa.edu.au Nominations for 2008 Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science Senator Kim Carr, Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research, has encouraged Australia's scientists and science educators to nominate outstanding colleagues for this year's Prime Minister's Prizes for Science. Nominations can be made on-line at http://www.dest.gov.au/scienceprize.  The nomination round closes this Friday, 9 May 2008, but nominations need not be completed by this deadline.  The Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research can provide assistance at all stages of the nomination process. Inquiries can be made by telephone to (02) 6240 5066 or by email to pmprize@innovation.gov.au. Australia-China Agricultural Technical Cooperation (ATC) Program The 2008-09 funding round of the Australia-China Agricultural Technical Cooperation (ATC) Program has begun. The closing date for applications is 5PM AEST, 20 June 2008. The ATC Program, administered by the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, seeks to strengthen the already close relationship between Australia and China in agriculture and related areas. It aims to provide an opportunity for Australia to share its expertise and capacity in areas relevant to China's needs such as in agricultural development, supply chain management, quarantine management, rural adjustment and environmental management. The ATC Program seeks to build capacity in Chinese government agencies and industry officials to produce outcomes closely linked with areas of Australian interest in agricultural trade with China, and address issues relevant to both Australia and China to further strengthen the bilateral relationship. Further information for applicants can be found at http://www.daff.gov.au/market-access-trade/iac/atc-program.. Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada – Student Mobility Support Program The Student Mobility Support Program is designed to support short term initiatives involving exchanges, study tours, internships, etc., in Canada, and is intended for international students to advance their understanding of Canada.  They are particularly interested in funding innovative projects that will provide students hands-on learning experiences and training and promote greater student awareness of Canada.  Projects including elements of reciprocity (i.e. receiving young Canadians in the host country) are welcome. Due on the 1^st June 2008. Application form and guidelines can be found at http://www.international.gc.ca/fac/studies-etudes/mobility-mobilite.aspx Back to Top
From the Office of Research Management Data
ARIES Grants Data Entry REMINDER: Please ensure that a 'PRIMARY' value has been attributed to an INVESTIGATOR, FUNDS PROVIDER and DEPARTMENT.  If a primary value does not exist to the aforementioned it will adversely affect the auto population of some of the ARIES forms, in particular the SPF Memo. Back to Top
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