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From the
Director of the Research Office
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From the Research Office
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From the Office of Sponsored Research
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From the Office of Research Integrity
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From the Director of the Research Office
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Welcome
to the first Research Office Newsletter for March 2008. The ARC 2009 Discovery applications have now been
submitted. The ANU submitted 319
applications, 33 more than last year.
I would like to express my appreciation to all College Research
Management Staff and to the staff of the Office of Sponsored Research for
their efforts in ensuring the smooth submission of the applications. These applications are likely to bring some
$40 million in funding to the ANU and as such are vital to the ANU's research endeavour.
Also I haven't forgotten the College Research Management Staff who are
currently working to finalise the NHMRC project grants. The Government has now announced initial plans
for the development of the replacement for the RQF. The Excellence in
Research for Australia (ERA) initiative, to be developed by the Australian
Research Council (ARC) in conjunction with the Department of Innovation,
Industry, Science and Research, will assess research quality using a
combination of metrics and expert review by committees comprising
experienced, internationally-recognised experts. ERA will evaluate research
activity progressively in each of the ARC discipline clusters and several
clusters covering health and medical research that will be assessed by the
NHMRC. Each cluster report will detail by institution and by discipline those
areas that are internationally competitive, together with emerging areas
where there are opportunities for development and further investment. ERA
would start with those disciplines where the metrics were most widely
accepted, for example, in the physical and biological sciences. Until ERA was
fully developed, the current arrangements for block grants funding will be
maintained. Two further modules in the Group of Eight Future
Research Leaders Program (FRLP) are likely to be offered shortly, an IP and
Commercialisation module and a Finance module. Further details will be provided when
available. In the last newsletter I briefly mentioned the
ANU Retreat. Powerpoint
presentations from the retreat can now be found at: http://info.anu.edu.au/OVC/Executive/070PP_Reports_and_Papers/index.asp |
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From the Research Office
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Group
of Eight Future Research Leaders Program (FRLP) The FRLP is designed
to develop skills and knowledge critical for research leadership. It is
targeted towards early to mid-career researchers who are working towards
leadership roles in their disciplines. Information regarding the FRLP at the
ANU can be accessed here. At present, we have three modules scheduled for April,
and one for June. More modules will become available later in the year. Commencement and Collaboration – Putting Ideas
into Practice Explores
the start-up of a research project. Particular focus is on applying
management systems to coordinate a project plan, recruitment, establishing
project identity, communication, and information management. It illustrates
approaches that can be applied to projects regardless of discipline or
scope. Workshop Details: Date: Friday 11th
April Time: 1pm – 5pm Venue: McDonald Room,
Menzies Library Governance and Compliance – Protecting Yourself,
Your Research, and Your University This module examines
the context in which research operates and the requirements for responsible
research practice. Workshop Details: Date: Friday 18th April Time: 1pm – 5pm Venue: Ross Hohnen Room, Settling In: The
Researchers’ Guide to Your University Aimed at researchers
new to the university, the Settling In module helps you understand how
research works at the ANU. You will receive an overview of the key research
issues, providing a ‘virtual tour’ of the university and the people, services
and knowledge that will be critical to your success. Workshop Details: to
be confirmed; expected to be late April. Financial Resource and Risk Management This module will
assist you in becoming financially literate and provide you with a clear understanding
of the financial processes associated with research projects. Workshop Details: Date: Thursday 19th June Time: 9am – 1pm Venue: Ross Hohnen Room, Contact To confirm interest
for any of the modules, or for further information, please contact Tom.Hammond@anu.edu.au, or extension 59243. Research Development Forum
– March Guest Speaker: Mr
Ken Grime, University Solicitor, will talk to the Forum about contract
clauses and a proposal for accessing information on contracts. Date: Wednesday,
19 March 2008 Time: 10.30
– 12.00 Noon |
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From the Office of Sponsored Research
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News & Notice The
ARC DP09 deadline was last Friday 7th March and ANU submitted 319
applications. ANU has requested a total of $197,034,373 from the ARC, the
average project request being $617,663. Many thanks to everyone who
participated and was involved in this submission round. The
next submission round is the NHMRC Project Grants, the
projects will be submitted this Friday, good luck to those of you
submitting. Once again
congratulations to all applicants for DP09 Ann
Goldwater OSR Due Date Reminders: NHMRC Progress Reports: 26 March 2008 NHMRC Update – Applications Open and Due Dates (Academics - please check with your college
Research Office for college internal due dates) ·
Centre of Clinical Research Excellence (CCRE) - applications will open
on 31 May and will be due at ·
Development Grants – applications will open on 12 April and will be due
at ·
OTHER
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Canadian Research Grants Seminar - Awards Program More than C$150,000 to be distributed - Academics, Researchers and Postgraduate
students. Each year, the
Canadian Government, via its Canadian Studies Program, awards more than
C$150,000 to Australian academics researching or teaching Canadian subject
matter. Small travel grants are also available to postgraduate students
for research on On
Monday 28 April 2008, Tony McKittrick (Manager,
Academic Relations) from the Canadian High Commission, Monday 28th April,
2008 10.00am –
HUMANITIES This seminar will cover the Canadian Studies grants that are managed
by the High Commission in Monday 28th April,
2008 11.00am – SCIENCES,
ENGINEERING & HEALTH - Finkel Lecture Theatre
at the JCSMR At this seminar we run a PowerPoint presentation on grants provided
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). We also
provide information on grants offered by some of the Provinces. Postdoctoral Fellowships are also available. Information will also be provided on Information on
the awards can be found at www.canada.org.au (Follow the Canadian Studies Links) Marie Curie International Research Staff
Exchange Scheme Don Chipp
Foundation Small Grants Program Conference - Grants and Funding Agreements in the Public
Sector Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and
Engineering – Post Graduate Awards 2008 Prime Minister's Prizes for Science – Nominations
Open Australian |
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From the Office of Research Integrity
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Human Research Ethics: Aboriginal and The 2007 National
Statement raises particular ethical concerns about the intentional
recruitment or issues involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander
Peoples. Research involving
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples must be reviewed and approved
by a Human Ethics Research Committee (HREC). See Chapter 4.7 on page
69 of the National Statement for the ethical considerations involved in research
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/_files/e72.pdf Other publications which
are useful for researchers to consult
are: ·
'Values and Ethics
Guidelines for Ethical Conduct in Aboriginal and http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/ethics/human/conduct/guidelines/_files/e52.pdf ·
Keeping research on
track: A guide for Aboriginal and http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/e65syn.htm ·
Guidelines for Ethical
Research in Indigenous Studies (Australian http://www.aiatsis.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/2290/ethics_guidelines.pdf Human Ethics ARIES
training The next 4 training
dates for Human Ethics ARIES will be
held in the Ross Hohnen Room, on the following dates
and times: March 18 from 2.30 -
3.30pm March 25 from 10 - 11am April 1 from 2 - 3pm |
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Please contact Research Office (ext 50099) for further
information.
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