Research Office Newsletter
21 April 2009
Links	News
Research Office Website	From the Director of the Research Office
2009 Research Development Forum Dates	From the Research Office
2009 Research Office Lunchtime Seminar Dates	From the Research Management Policy and Training Development Unit
	From the Office of Sponsored Research
	From the Office of Research Management Data
From the Director of the Research Office
Welcome to the second Research Office Newsletter for April. The Future Research Leaders Program, managed by the Research Management Policy and Training Unit, is proving very popular with our academic staff. The first module entitled Settling in: the Researcher’s Guide to Your University was held at the end of March and eight other modules are planned throughout the year. Details can be found at http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/Director_RO/DRO_FRLPindex.php. Please encourage academic staff in your area to attend. The Working Party on the Revision of the Policy on Externally funded Grants, Contracts and Consultancies has now met and will shortly complete a draft of the revised policy. Once the draft has been completed it will be forwarded to Colleges for comment. The HERDC Publication Collection is now in full swing with publication officers in the Colleges providing information on 2008 research publications to the Research Office Publications unit. My thanks to everybody involved in providing this information, which will continue to be used by DIISR to calculate Research Block Grant funding in 2010. Back to Top
From the Research Office
2009 Lunchtime Seminar Series - ANU Research Matters The Research Office would like to invite you to the next lunchtime seminar: Presenter: Simon Bain, Research Office Topic: Why Ethics? Date: Tuesday 5 May Time: 12.30 to 13.30 Venue: Ross Hohnen Room, Chancelry Building (10) For catering purposes, please RSVP to Research.Office@anu.edu by 5pm Friday, 1 May. Back to Top
From the Research Management Policy and Training Development Unit
Future Leaders Program The next module of the Future Research Leaders Program, Research Strategy and Planning will be held from 1.00 – 4.30 pm, Tuesday 29 April and 5 May 2009. This module aims to: · provide researchers with guidance on how to create a research project concept and proposal provides an introduction to the process of planning and managing the research project to its successful completion For registration details please go to: http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/Director_RO/DRO_FRLPpg4.php Please note that the session on the 29 April 2009 is already full. Back to Top
From the Office of Sponsored Research
NEWS & NOTICES ARC Schemes 2010 Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development (DIRD) The Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development scheme provides support for Indigenous Researchers to undertake research projects that may lead to an understanding of a particular subject or that may meet the requirements of their postgraduate research degrees. DIRD applications are due at the OSR 12.00pm Tuesday 12 May 2009. However those applicants who wish to go through a review & feedback process with the PVC must submit a draft proposal to the OSR by: 5.00pm Wednesday 29 April 2009. Procedures for Final Submission in RMS Please ensure that all parts of the application have been completed and validated in RMS CRO’s please notify the OSR when applications are ready for submission to the ARC and send an electronic version of each application to the OSR via email. The OSR will certify and submit all applications to the ARC For further information about DIRD please visit http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/OSR/Funding/funding_ARC_DIRDS.php ARC Linkage Projects for funding in 2010 (LP10 Round 1) As you are aware, the ARC is using the new Research Management System for the first time during this Linkage Projects round. As previously advised, if you require access or you are having difficulties in using the system, please contact Mr David Lewis in the Business Services Group (BSG) in the Research Office. Final Applications and Request Not to Assess forms As the OSR is undertaking the final submission in RMS of Final Applications please ensure that all applications in RMS are at the " Submitted to Research Office " stage by the OSR deadline of 5.00pm Monday 11 May. Request Not to Assess Forms should be sent in paper form to the OSR by the same deadline of 5.00pm Monday 11 May http://www.arc.gov.au/applicants/request_notassesform.htm Deadlines FINAL Applications: (LP10) Round 1 ready for OSR Submit in RMS: 5.00pm (AEST), Monday 11 May 2009*. Letters requesting non-use of an assessor : OSR 5.00pm (AEST), Monday 11 May 2009. * For College closing dates contact the relevant College / Local Research Administrator For further information about Linkage Projects please visit http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/OSR/Funding/funding_ARC_LP.php To access RMS please go to http://www.arc.gov.au/applicants/system_default.htm ANU Linkage Pilot Awardees reminder Please be reminded  that it is a condition of the ANU Linkage Pilot award that a submission must be made to the ARC Linkage Projects Scheme within 12 months of receipt of the ANU Linkage Pilot award. Please visit the OSR Linkage Projects website for further information at http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/OSR/Funding/funding_ARC_LP.php NHMRC Updates NHMRC Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships OSR Submission Requirements and Process The purpose of NHMRC Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships is to provide opportunities for Australian researchers to undertake research that is both of major importance in its field and of benefit to Australian health. Applications close 1 May 2009 OSR deadline: 5.00pm (AEST) Friday 24 April 2009. OSR Submission requirements Electronic Submission Requirements NHMRC Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships are submitted electronically to the OSR by the Investigator in two parts: Adobe LiveCycle Form – please refer to Section 22 of the Applications for NHMRC Training Fellowship Form Adobe LiveCycle Form User Manual PDF – this is to include information specific to Section 6 of the application and the scanned copies of academic transcripts or citizenship documentation Please note that you must name the PDF file following the format of: “[App ID]_[CIA surname].pdf” Do not include spaces in the file name. Files must not exceed 2Mb in size. These two files must be emailed to the RAO rao.nhmrc@anu.edu.au by the deadline above. Please note: NO ALTERATIONS CAN BE MADE TO ELECTRONIC FILES SUBMITTED, so please ensure that the Adobe LiveCycle From and PDF e-mailed to the RAO are the final copies and match the hard copy. Hard Copy Submission Requirements A full hard copy (comprising Adobe LiveCycle Form and PDF) of the application must be submitted to OSR with a coversheet. The Hard copy is only for the OSR. The NHMRC do not require a hard copy version this year. CRO: Please ensure that the NHMRC hard copy is signed on the Certification page by the Chief Investigator A, their Head/Nominee of Administering Institution and their Head of Department. The Verification by RAO is signed off at the OSR. The single Hard Copy and Electronic Copies must be at the OSR by 5.00pm (AEST) Friday, 24 April 2009. CRO: Keeps Authority to Apply form. OSR: Submits electronic copies to NHMRC and signs hard copy Other notices Go8/DAAD Joint Research Collaboration Scheme – call for applications The Go8 is calling for proposals which foster research collaboration of the highest quality between Australian researchers from Go8 universities and German researchers. Resulting in research outcomes and the exchange of skills and knowledge that will be of mutual benefit to Australia and Germany. Applications for exchanges in 2010 open on 15 April 2009 and close on 30 June 2009. The OSR deadline for applications is Tuesday 23 June 2009. For more information please visit http://www.go8.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=128&Itemid=174 OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES ATSE Clunies Ross Foundation Awards The ATSE Clunies Ross Awards recognise Australia’s pre-eminent scientists and technologists who have bridged the gap between research and the marketplace. Nominations are now open for the 2010 awards. More information please visit http://cluniesross.org.au Enterprise Connect – Researchers in Business The Australian Government has committed $10 million within Enterprise Connect to support the placement of researchers from universities or public research agencies into businesses where it is identified that such a placement would help to develop and implement a new idea with commercial potential. Funding for up to 50 per cent of salary costs, to a maximum of $50,000, will be provided for each placement.  Placements can be for a period of 2 to 12 months. The program aims to: · help break down the cultural divide between business and the research sector (the researcher may be from a university or research agency) · speed the dissemination of expertise · accelerate the adoption of new ideas and technologies, and · increase competitiveness of firms For further information about this scheme please visit http://www.enterpriseconnect.gov.au/Manufacturing/AssistancetoImplementChange/Pages/ResearchersinBusinessGrant.aspx L’Oréal Australia For Women in Science Awards and Fellowships L’Oréal Australia is currently calling for applications for the following awards and fellowships for women working in the field of science: · The $100,000 L'Oréal-UNESCO for Women in Science Awards are awarded annually to five outstanding female scientists chosen across the world · The $40,000 UNESCO-L'Oréal For Women in Science International Fellowships are awarded annually to 15 young life scientists across the world · The $20,000  L'ORÉAL Australia For Women in Science Fellowships are awarded annually to three Australian scientists For further information and deadlines please visit www.scienceinpublic.com/loreal Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science Nominations are now open for the Prime Minister’s Prizes for Science. These Prizes are awarded to those who have made outstanding contributions to science and science teaching. They include: the $300,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Science (awarded to Ian Frazer last year) the $50,000 Science Minister’s Prize for Life Scientist of the Year the $50,000 Malcolm McIntosh Prize for Physical Scientist of the Year the $50,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Primary Schools the $50,000 Prime Minister’s Prize for Excellence in Science Teaching in Secondary Schools. Nominations close 5pm AEST on Friday 8 May 2009. For more information please visit www.innovation.gov.au/scienceprizes 2009 Science and Innovation Awards: Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is calling for applications to the 2009 Science and Innovation Awards. The awards offer young people, under 35 years old, up to $50,000 to advance Australia's rural industries. For more information please visit http://www.daff.gov.au/brs/science-awards Senior Medical Research Fellowship The Sylvia and Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation invites applications annually for a five-year Senior Medical Research Fellowship valued at $195,000 per annum. Outstanding researchers who are medically qualified or graduates of another scientific discipline, with recognised postdoctoral achievements seeking to establish a research career in Australia and undertake research in an Australian academic institution, are eligible to apply whether they are currently working in Australia or not. Only Australian nationals or permanent residents are eligible for the awards. Applications close 1 May 2009. For further information please visit: http://www.anz.com/aus/Invest-And-Insure/Product-And-Services/ANZ-Trustees/Apply-For-A-Grant/Named-Charitable-Trusts.asp#Viertel The Wildlife Preservation Society of Australia Research Grants The Wildlife Preservation Society of Australia will provide ten grants of $1,000 each to honours or postgraduate students conducting research that will contribute to the conservation of Australian wildlife. Funds will be provided for purchase of equipment and consumables, travel expenses related to field research, or attendance of conferences at which the student is presenting their work. Applications close 31 May 2009 for further information please visit www.wpsa.org.au Back to Top
From the Office of Research Management Data
ARIES Training ARIES Grants Module - Basic Data Entry Training Where:   Chancelry 10A Training Lab When:    Friday 24th April, 9.30am till 12noon Register:  Through HORUS (Training Code RO001) ARIES Documents The linking of documents in ARIES has been fixed, users should no longer receive Access Permission error messages when trying to view documents for older grants. ARIES ANZSRC/RFCD/SEO Code tabs RFCD codes will now be replaced in ARIES with the FOR (Fields of Research) Codes. The RFCD code tab will be turned off, the SEO code tab will also be turned off and SEO code information will be incorporated on the new ANZSRC tab along with the new FOR codes. What this means for users; - on the ANZSRC tab you will enter both FOR codes and SEO codes for all new grants - SEO codes have changed - all previously entered grants will have their RFCD and SEO codes converted so you do not need to go back and re-enter new codes for old grants Back to Top
Please contact Research Office (ext 50099) for further information.