Research Office Newsletter
21 February 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 Integrity
	From the Office of Commercialisation
From the Director of the Research Office
The ANU's planning retreat for 2008 was held at Bowral earlier in February. The key items for discussion included the Government's plans for a Review of Innovation and its likely approach to a replacement RQF and to the funding of higher education; and ANU research performance and strategies for improving our performance at obtaining research funding. The presentations from the retreat (including outcomes of the focus groups) should shortly be placed on the Vice-Chancellor's website. The ANU is planning to actively engage in the policy debates regarding research in the coming months. To assist in coordination the ANU's responses, the ANU has established a Government Liaison unit headed by Jane O'Dwyer. Areas should contact Jane for advice on Government liaison and when she need to be informed of approaches to Government by academic staff in your area. Back to Top
From the Research Office
Group of Eight Future Research Leaders Program (FRLP) The FRLP is currently in development at the ANU and across the Group of Eight Universities. The program offers a series of learning modules to train early to mid-career research staff in the implementation and management of research projects. The modules cover diverse fields such as financial management, grant administration, business planning, commercialisation and technology transfer. Further information is available at http://www.go8.edu.au/public.html Several modules are to be trialled across the Group of Eight Universities in April, and participants are being sought for the following two modules to be trialled at the ANU. Each module requires participants to work through four hours of material on the web, and attend a four hour workshop. Module 2: Commencement and Collaboration – Putting Ideas Into Practice Workshop Details Date: Friday 11April Time: 1pm – 5pm Venue: McDonald Room, Menzies Library Module 3: Governance and Compliance – Protecting Yourself, Your Research, and Your University Workshop Details Date: Friday 18April Time: 1pm – 5pm Venue: Ross Hohnen Room, Chancelry Tower (Bldg 10) A third module in the FRLP, entitled ‘Settling In: The Researchers’ Guide to Your University’ will be trialled by Human Resources during April. This module is directed towards researchers who have recently joined the ANU, and further information will be released once it becomes available. It would be appreciated if you brought this to the attention of academic staff in your area. Contact To confirm interest for any of the modules, or for further information, please contact Tom.Hammond@anu.edu.au, or extension 59243. Research Office Lunchtime Seminar Series – February Topic: Collection and the Use of Outcomes Date: Tues 26th February Time: 12.30pm -1.30pm Venue: Ross Hohnen Room, Chancelry Tower (Bldg 10) Back to Top
From the Office of Sponsored Research
ARC Discovery Projects College Administrators: The Office of Sponsored Research deadline for Discovery Projects Applications is Friday 29 February. Please bring the bulk of applications by the deadline. If any are late, please advise your college contact which ones are outstanding. Information regarding the DP 2009 round is available on the OSR website: http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/grants/DPmanagers.php. On this page, you will find ANU’s submission requirements; links to ARC and ANU documentation; and some resources to use in the upcoming round (for example FAQs, checklist, Discovery Projects “Gold” Application Resource for DP09). The OSR will accept final and complete applications from Local Business Offices or College Research Offices, depending on your college’s structure: ANU submission requirements One original of each application, marked as such; One exact copy of each application (including the signed certification page), marked as such; A print out providing evidence that the GAMS section has been "local submitted" A coversheet (a suggested template can be found on the OSR website under “forms and documentation”) including the following information: · College name (and/ or local area if applicable) · Administrator’s name delivering applications · Lead CI surname (list in alphabetical order) · Project ID · Project Title · ARIES ID Submit hard copies in ALPHABETICAL ORDER “Request not to assess” forms should be attached to the front of the application, but not included in the page numbering. Colleges/local areas must retain (preferably stored in ARIES): RO-AP1 (Authority to Apply) form and ARC Certification page A copy of the application SPF will need these if the project is successful. Please consult your college contact with any questions about DP09, and we will be happy to assist you. ARC Linkage Projects Funding Rules for Funding in 2009 are now available The Funding Rules for ARC Linkage Projects for Funding in 2009 are now available on the ARC website http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/lp/lp_default.htm Applicants should consult their relevant College Research Office for support, and administrators should direct queries through their usual College Contact. Advice concerning the ANU submission procedure will be sent to College Research Offices shortly. Deadlines for submission of applications to OSR are at: http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/grants/LP.php. NHMRC Progress Reports: Due at OSR on 26 March, 2008 (Researchers please contact your relevant college research office or business office for internal deadlines) Progress reports for the following grants Project Grants Program Grants JDRF Special Program Grants Development Grants Program in Medical Genomics Grant and Strategic Awards are due at the Office of Sponsored Research on Wednesday, 26 March 2008 for the above grants received NHMRC funding payments in year 2007. Please note: Section D – Certification Before forwarding Progress Reports to the OSR, please ensure progress reports are signed by: 1)Chief Investigator 2)Relevant HoD/Dean/Director ** The Final Report form must be used if the grant was in the final year in 2007. NHMRC Application Due Dates NHMRC Australia Fellowships Expressions of Interest are due at the OSR on 26 February (please contact your College Research Administrator for College Due Date). NHMRC Project Grants applications are due at the OSR on Friday, 7 March (please contact your College Research Office for College Due Date). OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES American and Australian Association Fellowships Application Deadline: 15 April, 2008 The American Australian Association promotes educational exchange and seeks to strengthen scientific, technology and business ties between the United States and Australia. The Association offers individual Fellowships of up to US$25,000 plus airfare allowance in its Australia to USA Program.  Email submission of application is now possible Australia to America Educational Fellowships up to US$25,000 for (graduate and post doctoral) research/study in the United States in the fields of:  · Business  · Medicine  · Science  · Technology  · Engineering Macquarie Group Stanford Fellowship US$50,000 The Macquarie Group of Companies offers a Stanford Graduate School of Business Fellowship in the amount of US$50,000. Applications are open to Australian business students admitted to the Stanford Graduate School of Business. This fellowship is to support part of the costs of conducting research or undertaking MBA, PhD or post-doctoral studies in business at Stanford. For further information, please visit: http://www.americanaustralian.org/Educational/australia-usa.php Alzheimer's Australia Research (AAR) Grants · New Researcher Grants (Applications Deadline: 25 April 2008) 4 AAR Dementia Research Grants of $20,000 Hazel Hawke Research Grant in Dementia Care of $20,000 · Travel Grants (Applications Deadline: 25 April 2008) Rosemary Foundation Travel Project Grant of $10,000 Rosemary Foundation Travel Stipend Grant of $5,000 · Postgraduate Scholarships Hunter Postgraduate Research Scholarship into the Causes of Alzheimer's Disease ($23,000 per year for 3 years) · Postdoctoral Fellowships (Applications Deadline: 25 April 2008) AAR Postdoctoral Fellowship in Dementia ($60,000 per year for 3 years) 4 Viertel Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships in Dementia ($45,000 per year for 2 years with payments matched by applicants' institution) Applications for Research, Travel and Post-doctoral Fellowship Grants will close 25 April 2008. Applications for the Postdoctoral Fellowships will open shortly. Applications for the Postgraduate Scholarship Grant will open in September 2008. Application forms and further information can be found at http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?topicid=250. Multiple Sclerosis Research Australia: Promotion of Awards to Staff and Students Project Grants and the Aus/UK Fellowship (Application Deadline: 31 May) Fellowships (Application Deadline: 6 June) Scholarships (Application Deadline: 30 June) Application forms and further information can be found at: http://www.msra.org.au/research/funding-opportunities.php The Australian Rotary Health Research Fund Mental Health Grants: Open 03 May 2008 - Close 08 August 2008 Evaluations Grants: Open 28 June 2008 - Close 03 October 2008 Ian Scott Scholarships & Geoffrey Betts Post-Doc Fellowship: Open 01 September 2008 - Close 31 October 2008 Funding Partners Closing Date for funding starting 2009 (any field medial/mental): 12 December 2008 For further information on the above grants and funding, please visit: http://www.arhrf.org.au/main.asp?pageName=Research%20Home Wellcome Trust Announces New Schemes – International Engagement Awards Deadlines: 25 April 2008 and 24 October 2008 http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/doc_WTX036603.html National Archives of Australia · Ian Maclean Award (Application deadline: 7 March 2008) · Federick Watson Fellowship (Application deadline: 27 June 2008) · Margaret George Award (Application deadline: 27 June 2008) For further information and application forms, please visit www.naa.gov.au Information on Health and Medical Conferences http://www.econference.com.au/Category/health_conferences_australia/ Back to Top
From the Office of Research Integrity
Go8 FRLP Governance Module As mentioned in the Research Office section of this Newsletter the Go8 Future Research Leaders Program is currently in development at the ANU and across the Group of Eight Universities. The ORI will be responsible for trialling the Governance and Compliance module, Protecting Yourself, Your Research, and Your University in the Ross Hohnen Room Friday 18^th April from 1pm to 5pm. This module examines the context in which research operates and the resultant requirements for research practice. The need to operate within a university-specific framework of governance, responsible research practice and statutory and regulatory requirements is also explored. Participants will have an opportunity to explore the nature of compliance as a partnership in research governance, rather than an imposed requirement. In all disciplines across universities, researchers enjoy important academic freedoms and privileges, including freedom of inquiry, the right to disseminate the results of research inquiry free of institutional censorship, freedom to challenge conventional thought and the privilege of conducting research in areas requiring public trust and support. With this freedom comes the responsibility to ensure that research meets the highest scientific and ethical standards. Ideally, integrity and experience combine in good research and great research leaders. The first hour will be a joint seminar with other university participants facilitated by the Office of Research Integrity with a working title How to Promote Research Integrity and the Responsible Conduct of Research. This part of the workshop will consider some high-profile cases for discussion. The second 2-3-hour part of the workshop will cover the background and issues stemming from consideration of the scenarios proposed in many of the activities that are distributed through this module. These open-ended scenarios, with the common theme How would you choose and defend your point of view? are expected to lead to some interesting points of view and debate. The ORI is seeking 25-30 participants for this course and promises a lively and interesting session. ARIES Human Research Ethics Training Courses ARIES Human Research Ethics training courses continue on a weekly basis on Tuesdays in the Ross Hohnen Room. Experience to date is that attendance at a training session considerably facilitates subsequent on-line application process. Courses occur the following times during the remainder of February and March: February 26: 10am-11am March 4: 2pm-3pm March 11: 10am-11am March 18: 2.30pm-3.30pm March 25: 10am-11am Back to Top
From the Office of Commercialisation
INNOVATION ANU Learn how to turn innovative research and ideas into a commercially viable business or licensing strategy. Come and join Innovation ANU, a staged commercialisation and business development program for ANU students and staff. • six weeks of seminars and workshops on all aspects of commercialisation and business planning; • mentoring and guidance from professionals in the business community; and • opportunities to work within an interdisciplinary team, share ideas and learn from each over. With Innovation ANU, you and your team will learn how to put together a successful business plan or commercialisation proposal. Awards include funds, and financial, legal and patent advice from top firms in those fields. The Office of Commercialisation invites all interested students and staff (academic and general) to attend the program orientation: Information and Commercialisation 101 seminar evening Date: Wednesday, 19th March Time: 6pm-8pm Venue: Finkel Lecture Theatre, John Curtin School of Medical Research Refreshments provided Further details and registration will be available at www.anu.edu.au/InnovationANU (please note that this site is still under construction) or contact Karen Jackson Back to Top
Please contact Research Office (ext 50099) for further information.