Research Office Newsletter
05 May 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 Director of the Research Office
Welcome to the first Research Office Newsletter for May. Many of you will know that the ANU is a corporate member of the Australasian Research Management Society (ARMS). ARMS is a professional association for research managers and administrators designed to enhance and build the networks of research professionals across the research enterprise spectrum, as well as to exchange knowledge and expertise on issues to do with the management of research. Corporate membership entitles all ANU staff who are interested in research administration and management to be members of ARMS. It also enables members attending the ARMS national conference to register at the member’s rate. If you are interested in being covered by the ANU Corporate membership please email Ronsley Gardiner. The ARMS 2009 National Conference is being held in Christchurch on 15-18 September 2009. This year the conference theme is about evolutionary development. Research Management has changed radically in the last few years from an administrative support function to a guidance role in leading and enabling researchers to better focus their energies in applying for funding, both nationally and internationally. Session themes will complement the overall meeting theme; from Supporting the Researcher (turning research managers into research support champions) to Evaluating Research and the conditions that unleash excellence, and Through the Veil – looking to future systems for successful research. From the new Research Manager to the experienced senior, this conference will explore our past to develop a future where new technologies and ideas are harnessed to improve systems, processes and relationships with those key to our business. While being held in New Zealand, the Conference will include many speakers from Australia and topics relevant to Australian research administrators will be included to ensure a large attendance by Australian research administrators and managers. For more information see http://www.researchadmin.org.au/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1 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: Dr Ian McMahon, Director, Research Office Topic: Research Block Grants Date: Tuesday 19 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, 15 May. Back to Top
From the Research Management Policy and Training Development Unit
Seminar: Early Career Researchers - Building your research career Professor Mandy Thomas, Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research) is presenting a seminar for ANU Early Career Researchers (ECRs) on building a research career. Date: Thursday 7 May Time: 10.00 - 11.00 am Location: Finkel Theatre, John Curtin School of Medical Research Topics covered in this seminar include: • Building a career in research • The importance of establishing a track record • Networking • Establishing yourself as an independent researcher Please RSVP by Wednesday 6 May to Research.Office@anu.edu.au Future Leaders Program The next Future Research Leaders Program, Commencement and Collaboration – Putting Ideas into Practice, will be held from 1.00 – 4.30 pm, Tuesday 26 May. This module aims to: · identify tools and resources relevant to the commencement of research projects · define principles of project management in the context of research projects. · assist you to develop management and structure plans appropriate to the research project For registration details please go to: http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/Director_RO/DRO_FRLPpg4.php Back to Top
From the Office of Sponsored Research
NEWS & NOTICES Go8 Australia – Germany Joint Research Co-operation Scheme This scheme is a joint initiative of the Go8 and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), Germany's national agency for the support of international academic co-operation. It is one of the world's largest and most respected organisations in its field. Its mission is to advance Germany’s international engagement in the fields of education, science, culture and research. The scheme will support exchanges for Australian researchers to spend time at partner institutions in Germany and for collaborating German researchers to spend time at Go8 universities. The scheme aims to: · Foster research collaboration of the highest quality between Australian researchers from Go8 universities and German researchers · Result in research outcomes and the exchange of skills and knowledge of mutual benefit to Australia and Germany Applications are due at the OSR 5.00pm 14 June 2009 For more information on the scheme visit http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/OSR/Funding/funding_DAAD.php Or visit the Go8 website for an application pack and further information: http://www.go8.edu.au/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=174 2010 Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development (DIRD) A reminder that the Discovery Indigenous Researchers Development (DIRD) applications are due at the OSR 12.00pm Tuesday 12 May 2009. Those applicants who wish to go through a review & feedback process with the PVC should have already submitted a draft proposal to the OSR on the 29 April 2009. For any further information about DIRD please visit http://www.anu.edu.au/ro/OSR/Funding/funding_ARC_DIRDS.php or contact Ann Goldwater X59515 OTHER FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarships 2010-2011 The purpose of the Ambassadorial Scholarships program is to further international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries and geographical areas. The program sponsors several types of scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. While abroad, scholars serve as goodwill ambassadors to the host country and give presentations about their homelands to Rotary clubs and other groups. Upon returning home, scholars share with Rotarians and others the experiences that led to a greater understanding of their host country. For more please information visit http://www.rotary.org/en/StudentsAndYouth/EducationalPrograms/AmbassadorialScholarships/Pages/Howtoapply.aspx Back to Top
Please contact Research Office (ext 50099) for further information.