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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 Excellence
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From the Director of the Research Office
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The ARC has recently released its
consultation paper on Excellence for Research in Australia (ERA). The paper can be found on the ERA website at http://www.arc.gov.au/era/consultation.htm ERA,
which replaces the RQF aims to: ·
identify excellence
across the full spectrum of research activity ·
compare ·
create incentives to
improve the quality of research ·
identify emerging
research areas and opportunities for further development. The ARC is calling for submissions
on the Consultation Paper by 30 June 2008.
If your area makes a submission directly to the ARC, the DVC's Office
would appreciate a copy of the submission being sent to EO.DVC@anu.edu.au.
Also if there are comments on the Consultation Paper that you think
the University should take into account please contact Beverley
Payne (X54182). Following the general consultation process, the ARC will
establish a Metrics Working Group and begin targeted consultation on the first
clusters to be evaluated - the Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences and the
Humanities and Creative Arts. |
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From the Research Office
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Future Fellowships Consultation
Paper The Future Fellowships Consultation Paper was released by Senator Kim
Carr the Minister for Innovation, Industry, Science and Research in May. The
Consultation Paper outlines the proposed administrative arrangements for the
Future Fellowships scheme. The ARC is now seeking comments and feedback on
the specific issues outlined in the Consultation Paper. The proposed Future Fellowships scheme aims to promote research in
areas of critical national importance by giving world class researchers
incentives to conduct their research in Over a five-year period (2009 -2013), Future Fellowships will offer
four-year Fellowships of up to $140,000 a year to 1,000 Australian and
international top researchers in the middle of their career. In addition,
each researcher's administering organisation will receive funding of up to
$50,000 per year to support related infrastructure, equipment, travel and
relocation costs. ARC Future Fellowships Scheme Page: http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/futurefel/future_default.htm In order to seek feedback on the proposed scheme, the ARC will be
conducting a series of meetings at universities around The The meeting details are as follows: Speaker: Professor Margaret Clayton, Executive Director, Future
Fellowships, Australian Research Council Time and Date: 3.30pm to 5.00pm, Tuesday 24 June Venue: Innovations Theatre We would like to invite the relevant research administrators and
researchers in your university to attend this meeting. Please RSVP to Research.Office@anu.edu.au by Friday 20 June. Lunchtime Seminar
Series Presenter: Annika
Landsmann Topic: Sourcing Funding: Identifying opportunities through SPIN & COS Date: Tuesday, 17th June 2008 Time: 12.30pm - 1.30pm Venue: Ross Hohnen Room, Ground Floor, Research Development Forum |
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From the Office of Sponsored Research
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NEWS & NOTICES MEC review The Major Equipment Committee is
currently undertaking a review of major equipment funding at the
ANU. The terms of reference and the Discussion
Paper are available for comment and feedback at http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/grants/MEC.php. Go8/DAAD Research
Collaboration with The Go8 is calling for
proposals which foster research collaboration of the highest quality between
Australian researchers from Go8 universities and German researchers from
German universities, institutes of technology and Fachhochschulen. The scheme supports exchanges for Australian researchers to spend time
at partner institutions in Office of Sponsored Research deadline for applications is
22 August 2008. Please refer to your College Research Office for appropriate
deadlines and submission requirements. For more information,
please go to http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/grants/DAAD.php or visit the Go8 website at: http://www.go8.edu.au/europe/research/Go8DAADexchange.htm Please direct
any queries to your College Contact: http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/info/contact_college.php ARC Schemes ARC Final Reports Researchers should be aware that
the ARC will note if the Final Report is not submitted on time, or if it is
not satisfied with the outcomes of the Project. The ARC will take this into
account in the assessment of future proposal submissions. Researchers should
also note that Proposals submitted under any ARC program may be deemed
ineligible if Final Reports are outstanding. The ARC has automatically
completed many of the basic details of the form simplifying the process. If
any of this information is incorrect/out of date and you cannot change it
please contact ARCPostAward@anu.edu.au (X59183) for assistance. Further information about Final Reports can be found on the ARC website and the OSR’s website. Feedback on ARC Funding Rules The ARC will be reviewing the Funding Rules and supporting
documentation for each of its schemes over the next few months and is again
seeking comment and feedback from interested parties on the current versions
of the ARC's Funding Rules, Instructions to Applicants and Funding Agreement
documents. This feedback will be taken into consideration as part of
deliberations by the ARC concerning the rules and documentation for future
funding rounds. The ARC is particularly interested in pursuing the following
objectives in reviewing and revising these documents: - the use of "plain language" - including ensuring the
documents contain sufficient detail to assist applicants in applying for
funding and, in general, ensuring that the documents are accessible,
"readable" and structured in a meaningful way; - promoting consistency and using common terminology where possible in
relation to the various schemes funded by the ARC; - ensuring the eligibility criteria are robust, up to date and
relevant; and - facilitating ease of use and interpretation of relevant
rules/eligibility criteria. The
ARC requires that one response per institution be submitted. For the ANU
submission, please provide your comments to your OSR College Contact by
cob Monday, 16th June 2008 http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/info/contact_college.php NHMRC Updates NHMRC Applications have opened for: Centres of Clinical Research Excellence Program Grants Information is available from the OSR/NHMRC website at: http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/grants/NHMRC09_grants_main_page.php OTHER
FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Leukaemia Foundation National Research Program 2009 Through its National Research
Program, the Leukaemia Foundation seeks to foster innovative research into
the causes, diagnosis and treatment of these cancers, and the care of
patients and families. The 2009 program includes grants for research
projects, in addition to scholarships and fellowships to foster the careers
of talented young scientists and doctors. The final number of grants,
fellowships and scholarships will depend upon available research funds. The Leukaemia Foundation is listed on the
Australian Competitive Grants Register. Research Grants-in-Aid Expression of Interest Applications for grants-in-aid in
the range $50,000 - $100,000 per annum will be considered for research staff
salaries and/or maintenance costs to support research projects. It is
envisaged that at least three grants-in-aid may be awarded nationally in 2009.
In addition, state based funds may become available in some states. Fellowship and Scholarship Program Clinical Fellowship At least two clinical fellowships
with a total value of up to $100,000 depending on seniority and experience
(approximately 75% salary, 25 % consumables) may be offered in 2009. Post Doctoral Fellowship At least two post doctoral
fellowships with a total value of up to $100,000 depending on seniority and
experience (approximately 75% salary, 25 % consumables) may be offered in
2009. Career Establishment Grant – New South Wales & ACT One Career Establishment Grant to
medical graduates who have recently completed their post-graduate training in
Haematology and are taking up their first specialist appointment in Clinical
or Research Haematology in a teaching hospital in NSW or the ACT
($50,000/annum for a maximum period of three years will be awarded). Applications for the above grants
are due 25th July 2008. Forms and eligibility criteria for will be
available on their website by
The Scholarship is available to
any person in The Scholarship is awarded taking into account the applicant’s leadership and contributions at state/territory and national levels, including publications and research. Enquiries and application form
requests can be directed to Carol Thompson 08 8337 7195. Applications close 3rd October 2008 NSPAC Research Grants 2008 Funding is available to a broad range of researchers to undertake
consumer oriented research into productive ageing. NSPAC invites funding
applications for innovative projects that have clear outcomes and benefits
for seniors and the general public. Intending applicants should read the Conditions and Guidelines for Applicants before completing the Application Form. For further information please
contact Peter Matwijiw, Director of Research, NSPAC on 02 6230 4588. |
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From the Office of Research Excellence
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HERDC – Higher Education Research Data Collection – Publications for
2007 ANU academic research publications
are reported annually to the Commonwealth Government, together with all other
Australian Universities. Submission of
this information closes soon. Our
University receives significant funds annually in recognition of our
publications. Data has been entered in ARIES,
our database for Research Activity, and checking of this material is almost
finalised. Next week summaries will be
sent out to Deans and Directors throughout ANU for final checking and
verification. Any action required will
need to be carried out promptly, and finalized by Friday 20 June. For any further information please
contact Margaret Richardson (X57947) |
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Please
contact Research Office (ext 50099) for further information.
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