The Faculty Research Bulletin is produced by the Faculty Research Unit, Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences. If you would like to receive email notifications about this bulletin, please email mdhs-bulletin@unimelb.edu.au.
This bulletin should be read in conjunction with the Melbourne Research & Grants Bulletin.
In this issue:
Health and emergency services in regional, rural and remote communities are among projects that will be co-funded by the Commonwealth Govt’s new $60 million Digital Regions Initiative. Round one EOIs close 14 September 2009. www.dbcde.gov.au/communications/digital_regions_initiative
MDHS staff with DRI project ideas are encouraged to access cross-disciplinary R&D expertise and industry and government partnerships through the University’s new Institute for a Broadband Enabled Society http://www.broadband.unimelb.edu.au/ Please contact Dr Kathleen Gray kgray@unimelb.edu.au 8344 8936 or A/Prof Steve Howard showard@unimelb.edu.au 8344 1512.
The Australian Research Council (ARC) has developed a clarified and elaborated definition of Medical and Dental Research to assist applicants in determining whether their research constitutes these specific areas of research. This has been developed in consultation with the National Health and Medical Research Council and our stakeholders. The new definition is available on the ARC website at http://www.arc.gov.au/applicants/md_research.htm. The new definition will be incorporated into all future National Competitive Grant Program funding rules.
If you have any questions please email ARC-DiscoveryProjects@arc.gov.au
The Australian Academy of the Humanities is pleased to call for applications to the International Science Linkages - Humanities and Creative Arts (ISL-HCA) Programme, funded by the Department of Innovation, Industry, Science and Research (DIISR) to support international collaborative research activities in the humanities and creative arts.
In the first round two schemes are offered:
1. International Research Fellowships for early to mid-career researchers to work in collaborative research groups abroad (AUD$5,000)
2. Visiting Fellowships for eminent humanities and/or creative arts scholars to visit Australia and participate in seminars and master classes (AUD$10,000)
These will continue in the second round and will be supplemented by a third scheme:
3. International Collaborative Workshops (more details on the second round will be posted on our website in November) (AUD$20,000)
Applications for the first round must be submitted to Melinda Heron at mheron@unimelb.edu.au by 24 September 2009. Applicants are also required to submit their application in Themis Submissions to obtain HOD approval.
FEAST draws your attention to the attached document regarding Australia's participation in the EU's Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development (FP7).
Results from an on-going FEAST survey regarding FP7 participation demonstrate that there is a need to remind all involved with FP7 about the eligibility of Australian partners. Read more PDF [62k].
For all grant submissions there are early planning steps you can take which include preparing an outline of work, analysing strengths and determining weaknesses that can be overcome by preliminary work or by enlisting necessary co-investigators and collaborators. This is in addition to taking advantage of your departmental mechanisms for presenting work for feed-back and mentoring via departmental colleagues.
Effective communication in your research proposals is essential. You can take advantage of the Faculty Research Unit for proposal reading and advice which will provide you with comment on general aspects of your application. This service aims to help put your best research profile forward with clarity and accessible information. You can contact the Faculty Research Unit by emailing medunlop@unimelb.edu.au for advice and proposal reading at any time.
The Melbourne Research Office's ARC Linkage Projects website is a new resource to assist researchers seeking to establish research partnerships and prepare competitive applications for funding through the ARC Linkage Projects scheme.
University staff are encouraged to visit the website at http://linkage.unimelb.edu.au/ (staff login required) to view successful grant applications, a directory of partner organisations that have collaborated with the University, top tips on application writing, and more.
Southern Health Acquired Brain Injury, Slow To Recover (ABI STR) program - Research Opportunities
Southern Health recently received funding to conduct research as part of their ABI Slow to Recover Program.
If you are interested in collaborating with them, please contact Bronwyn Harding tel 87922396 or email bronwyn.harding@southernhealth.org.au
Further information about the Slow To Recover (ABI STR) program. [66k]
Research collaboration between Australia and Germany will be further enhanced through a second round of funding under the Go8’s researcher exchange scheme with the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). The DAAD is Germany’s national agency for the support of international academic co-operation and is one of the world’s largest and most respected organisations in its field. Under the Go8 Australia Germany Joint Research Cooperation Scheme, the Go8 and the DAAD have agreed to provide a total of around AUD2 million over three years to meet the travel and living costs of researchers who spend time at collaborating institutions in Australia or Germany.
FOR INFORMATION: Kerrie Thornton, GO8, ph: 02 6239 5488 or Alice Boland, MRO, xt 42052
Further details including application and selection procedures are now available on the Go8 website at http://www.go8.edu.au/europe/research/Go8DAADexchange.htm
The purpose of these awards is to help launch interdisciplinary research networks, or to fund communities of researchers/practitioners dedicated to developing new methods, tools, and applications of basic research. The collaborative activity must focus on one of the following areas: bridging brain, mind, and behaviour; studying complex systems; or brain cancer research. More information and application procedures are available at http://www.jsmf.org/apply/collaborative/index.htm. There are no application deadlines for this grant.
5th Annual Nossal Global Health Forum – “Millennium Development Goal 5: how are we delivering?”
Thursday, 1st October, 2009 (9:00 am – 5:00 pm) at the Bio21 Institute, Flemington Road, Parkville.
Registration is free, but you are required to register your interest to attend for catering purposes - email Heather Saunders (hsaun@unimelb.edu.au).
Further information: 5th Annual Nossal Global Health Forum flyer pdf[178k]
The Australian Synchrotron requires details of any publications (refereed journals, invited talks etc) relating to work done at the Synchrotron or work supported by the AS/ASRP overseas since 2007. Evidence of successful publication outcomes is used in assessing the track record of scientists submitting merit based proposals.
This information is now required to be uploaded into the online proposal system (portal.synchrotron.org.au). In order to do this, please log on to your account and go to ‘My Publications’ where you can input the required details. Publications entered in the portal will appear on all future proposals submitted.
Please note that these references may be cited in future activity reports.
For further information:User Office, Australian Synchrotron
email: user.office@synchrotron.org.au
http://www.synchrotron.org.au/
phone: (03) 8540 4193 or (03) 8540 4217
Deadline for Expressions of Interest: 30 September 2009 for travel in 2010
The Australian Academy of Science invites Expressions of Interest from junior scientists who are no more than 30 years of age at the time of application, to visit the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States of America. Proposals in any health-related field of natural science will be considered. Only citizens and permanent residents of Australia living in Australia at time of application are eligible to apply. At the time of application, applicants should be either:
Under this scheme applicants are expected to be undertaking PhD study in an Australian institution or have an intent to enrol in PhD study in an Australian institution. Applicants can request travel support to access the international leading-edge research facilities and staff of the NIH. The proposed visit should initiate long-term collaborations and facilitate the development of the applicant’s career.
For more information see http://www.science.org.au/internat/berry.htm
The Group of Eight awards eight annual Fellowships to early career researchers for up to 6 months, worth AUD 20,000.
The Fellowships are open to citizens of Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Croatia
Applications must be submitted to Melinda Heron at mheron@unimelb.edu.au by 30 October 2009. Applicants are also required to submit their application in Themis Submissions to obtain HOD approval. . Each application must be supported and submitted to Melbourne Research by a prospective academic supervisor on behalf of the European applicant.
Event details:
Date: Thursday 17 September 2009, 5 - 7 pm
Location: Bernard O’Brien Institute of Microsurgery, 42 Fitzroy Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
St Vincent’s Hospital offers exciting opportunities for AMS, Honours, MSc RT, DMedSci and PhD graduate research through Departments of Medicine and Surgery, Bernard O'Brien Institute of Microsurgery, St Vincent's Institute and St Vincent's Hospital.
Our research has achieved a high level of recognition nationally and internationally. We have scholarships available and offer projects in:
Bone Research, Cancer, Diabetes and Obesity, Cardiac Research, Drug Discovery, Immunology, Molecular Genetics, Protein Chemistry & Metabolism, Stem Cells, Tissue Engineering, and many more
Come to an information session to find out about our cutting edge research, meet our leading researchers and discuss study opportunities available. Drinks and nibbles provided.
Further information:
Michelle Morrison
T: 03 9288 3206 / E: enquiries@medstv.unimelb.edu.au / W: www.medstv.unimelb.edu.au
The Endeavour Research Fellowships provide financial support for postgraduate students and postdoctoral fellows from Australia to undertake short-term research (4-6 months), in any field of study. The research must be undertaken in participating countries in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East.
The Endeavour Research Fellowships aim to:
- enable high achieving scholars from Australia to undertake research in the Asia-Pacific and Middle East
- further develop Award Holders’ knowledge and skills in their field of research
- strengthen bilateral ties between Australia and the participating countries
- showcase Australia’s education sector
- strengthen mutual understanding between the people of Australia and the Award Holders’ host country
- build international linkages and networks.
Further information:
http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/Australian_applicants/research_fellowships.htm
http://www.endeavour.deewr.gov.au/
Applications close: 31 July 2009
From 2007, the University has required all supervisors of research higher degree students to attend university approved supervisor training on a regular basis. If you have not attended a University of Melbourne supervisor training session in the last five years and you are currently supervising research higher degree students or intend to supervise students in 2009/2010, you should attend a workshop this year. The MDHS/MSGR workshop is a unique opportunity to undertake training alongside other MDHS supervisors.
MSGR specifically runs this session so the content is directly relevant to supervisors of the Faculty. Registration is now available at this website: http://www.apps.unimelb.edu.au/sgr/eforms/supervisor/
Date: Thursday 5th November, 9am -12.30pm (registration opens from 8.30am)
Venue: Lecture Theatre 1, Ground Floor, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) (Building 105), Barry Street, Parkville. Parkville Map: Grid Reference P14
An exciting opportunity exists for a suitably qualified/experienced professional to undertake a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Nursing through the School of Nursing and Social Work at The University of Melbourne. This funded project is based within the Royal Children’s Hospital Clinical Haematology Department. Suitable applicants eligible for registration with the Nurses Board of Victoria may be offered a part-time clinical appointment within the Clinical Haematology Department to supplement their research scholarship.
Project Overview: This project aims to improve understanding regarding Quality of Life issues in children requiring long-term anticoagulant therapy and in their families. Adult evidence suggests quality of life in patients requiring anticoagulant therapy improves when they actively participate in their health care management by performing requisite blood monitoring tests in their home. Such a study has never been conducted in a paediatric setting. Children and their families currently receiving anticoagulant management at RCH will form the population for this study. Quality of life will be assessed pre and post commencement of a validated home blood monitoring program.
This MPhil stipend rate is $20,427 per annum. The usual duration of the MPhil is 1.5 — 2 years, full time.
Enquiries and further information: Fiona Newall, fiona.newall@rch.org.au, 03 9345 5914
Banksia Foundation - Brian Robinson FellowshipIn 2009 the Banksia Foundation will be running the Brian Robinson Fellowship which is open to entrants under the age of 35 who are looking for funding in the field of sustainability. Up to $30,000 can be awarded for the winning submission. This grant is designed to encourage future sustainability leaders, giving them the financial support they need to complete important research, embark on new business adventures, or undergo the training they need to succeed.
Further information: http://www.banksiafdn.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=50&id=91&Itemid=79
Nominations from outstanding experienced supervisors are encouraged for this prestigious award (Grant
$25,000).
Nominations close: 6 July 2009.
Further details: http://www.cshe.unimelb.edu.au/awards/teachawards.html
Inquiries: Leanne Howard, CSHE, l.howard@unimelb.edu.au, ph. 8344 6306
Knowledge transfer awards and grants scheme for 2008
Details about the 2008 Knowledge Transfer Awards and Grants Scheme are available at http://www.unimelb.edu.au/abp/kt/
All supervisors of Research Higher Degree students are required to undertake approved supervisor training every five years.
Training programs are conducted regularly by the Melbourne School of Graduate Research.
Dates and times of planned supervisor training programs and registration are available online via this website:
http://www.gradstudies.unimelb.edu.au/staff/supervisors/workshops.html
Call for expressions of interest to MSGR programs to support research candidates
The Melbourne School of Graduate Research (MSGR) offers programs and support services for graduate research candidates. One program offered is UpSkills Graduate Research which consists of over 70 short courses, seminars and workshops. UpSkills GR is expanding its range of courses in 2009, and seeks tutors and presenters with experience in graduate-level research and IT software including Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS and Nvivo 8.
MSGR also seeks proposals for short courses or workshops in the following areas: collaborative research, writing and publication in the sciences, humanities and social sciences, writing CVs and applying for positions in academia and industry, making the transition from PhD to postdoc, writing grant applications.
Demonstrated teaching experience at tertiary level will be an advantage for those providing the proposals. MSGR is also interested in receiving and considering proposals for other workshops and short courses.
Enquiries and more information: Sylvia Schaffarczyk, Programs Officer, MSGR (sylvias@unimelb.edu.au / 8344 8664).
This Summer Edition of the Graduate Academic Enrichment Bulletin provides updates for graduate students and the graduate research community regarding opportunities, workshops and events for December and early 2009. A number of initiatives for graduate researchers are being planned across the University, including an exciting new leadership course for PhD candidates (see below) and a new suite of skills programs for graduate researchers, to be launched in January.
Graduate Academic Enrichment Bulletin [32k]
The final report from the Bio21 Cluster Biospecimen Collections Survey Group is now available. The report will be useful to a broad range of researchers particularly those interested in biomarkers research. A summary form of the report has been posted on the Bio21 Cluster website: http://www.bio21.com.au/news.asp and a link to the Australasian Biospecimen Registry (ABN) can also be found in the report.
The Faculty Research Planning Day presentations are now available on the INTRANET http://www.intranet.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/research
NHMRC has issued a new media release:Integrity in research, meeting community expectations, and handling allegations of misconduct are the focus of a new national code released today by the NHMRC, the Australian Research Council (ARC) and Universities Australia. The Code replaces the Joint NHMRC/AVCC Statement and Guidelines on Research Practice (1997).To view the full issue: http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/news/media/rel07/research_code_0807.htm
The School of Enterprise’s Consultancy Team offers tailored services to the University of Melbourne, business, government and industry.
Services for University of Melbourne - faculties, departments, schools, centres and individual staff members:
Fees for these services are currently 15% of the contract amount (subject to review).No fee is charged for unsuccessful proposals.For further information: http://www.soe.unimelb.edu.au/consultancy or contact Amanda Smith on a.smith@soe.unimelb.edu.au
A table containing a list of equipment available to researchers, by negotiation, in the Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences is available on the intranet at: http://www.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/research_domains/enabling_technologies
Monash University is offering a new course which provides an opportunity for students to do a one-year intensive Master of Business degree, focusing on commercialising science and technology developed by themselves or others. It would be expected that graduates would find roles largely in the for-profit sector, but also in government and academia. Further information is available at http://www.buseco.monash.edu.au/gsb/programs/bus.php.
Reminder: The University Grants Bulletin for this week is now available at: http://www.research.unimelb.edu.au/researchbulletin/researchbulletin.asp
Meryl Fullerton
Head, Research Development Unit
Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
The University of Melbourne
Victoria 3010, Australia
Location: 4th Floor, 766 Elizabeth St, Melbourne
Tel: +61 3 8344 9796
Fax: +61 3 9347 8939
Email: mjfull@unimelb.edu.au
Web: http://www.mdhs.unimelb.edu.au/research/