Alzheimer's Australia Research (AAR) has announced the 2007 Dementia Grants
Program. This year AAR has the following
grants and scholarships available:
Postgraduate Scholarships
Postgraduate
Scholarships Grants will be open for application in September 2007.
Application forms and further information can be found at
http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?topicid=250
Closing Date: Tuesday 31st of July
The APEX Foundation is now accepting applications for grants into Autism Research. More details and applications forms are available through the Autism Victoria Website: http://www.autismvictoria.org.au/research/
CareSearch is the result of a project funded by the Australian Government to improve the evidence available to palliative care clinical practitioners, researchers and educators nationally.
The literature data collection project covered a period from 1980 to the present to create an anthology of works that are otherwise not available electronically. This anthology includes:
These literature resources are supplemented by many other tools and facilities in the website including:
This website will give you an introduction to:
You can also find relevant information about eligibility conditions, deadlines and usually a web link to access the guidelines and application forms.
http://www.cureforlife.org.au/
http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au
The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation
provides pilot grants to innovative scientists pursuing research
that advances the intraductal approach. The Foundation typically
provides pilot grants in the range of $10,000–$20,000. To be
eligible for Foundation funding, the research must utilize the
intraductal approach.
Grant proposals are presented at the Foundation's biennial
symposium. The next symposium will be held March 2009, in Santa
Monica, Califfornia. Funding decisions are made by a Peer Review
Committee and announced at the close of the symposium.
Application Procedure
Every applicant is required to submit a pilot grant application.
To be eligible for our 2009 grant cycle, the Foundation must
receive your application by November 24, 2009.
Your application packet must include:
A Peer Review Panel will evaluate all submitted proposals and
select those projects that it believes best fit the Foundation's
funding criteria and should be presented at the symposium, based
on the following criteria:
Grant applicants will be notified by December 22,
2009, whether their proposal has been accepted for
presentation at the symposium. Those who are accepted are
required to complete an online registration form, and will be
offered a reduced registration fee. The Foundation is not able
to offer travel stipends; all invited grant applicants are
responsible for their own travel expenses.
Invited applicants will also be asked to submit a budget and
timeline for the project; NIH-format biosketches of the
principal investigator; and key personnel for the project.
Your abstract will appear in the symposium proceedings
exactly as submitted. It is imperative that you follow the
proposal text guidelines outlined above.
The Peer Review Committee will meet after the presentations have
been completed to select the recipients of the pilot grants. The
final selection of grant recipients will be based on:
The grant awards will be announced at the conclusion of the symposium. All grant recipients will be required to present their research findings at the 7th International Symposium on the Intraductal Approach to Breast Cancer in 2011.
Website : http://www.susanlovemd.com/endingbc/content.asp?L2=4&L3=2&SID=317
Closing Date: 2007 date to be advised
The Golden Casket Foundation is a joint initiative of the Queensland State Government and the Golden Casket, an addition to the Smart State Policy, with an aim to encourage the growth of knowledge intensive industries, including health and medical research.
Mater Health Services has an Golden Casket Foundation Intranet Website for the Golden Casket Foundation grant with timetable, links etc. As only 2 applications can be supported by Mater Health Services, please refer to the Intranet website for details.
Kate.Triggs@mater.org.au
Mater Research Support Centre, Telephone 07 3163 2119
http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/document/NHF/Heart_Foundation_GIA_Instructions_2008.pdf
Closed.
The trustees invite individuals to apply to the Foundation for financial support
for research and education in ethics, particularly in health care. Guidelines
for applicants and application forms are available on request – telephone 03
9499 1577 or email brazil@mercy.org.au
Please click HERE to flyer and more information.
http://www.mbf.com.au/group/about/community_support/foundation.html
Closed.
The MCH Golden Casket Committee was established at the May 2004 Mater Children’s Hospital Medical Advisory Committee. The Committee is guided by the Research Application review Committee and will make recommendations to the Mater Children’s Hospital Executive Director as to how funds should be distributed. The funding process is managed by the Mater Children’s Hospital Executive Director and the Business Manager.
Mater Health Services has a
MCH Golden Casket Committee Intranet Website where application documents, timetable, etc can be found.
Kate.Triggs@mater.org.au
Mater Research Support Centre, Telephone 07 3163 2119
The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is has opened this funding round for Australian medical institutions and researchers. They are calling for expressions of interest in research grant funding program as part of the JDRF Islet Transplantation Program (ITP) in Australia.
Pilot and Feasibility Studies, the budget may be up to AUD$150,000 per year. Collaborative Research Grants involving multi-group collaborations may budget up to AUD$300,000 per year. The total project budget period may not exceed two years.
For more information: http://www.jdrf.org.au/research/newsitem.asp?news_categid=3&newsID=357
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The John P Kelly Foundation (JPKF) was established in 1982, with a grant from the Sisters of Mercy, to commemorate Mr. Kelly, the long serving Chairman of the Mater Hospital Board, and to promote research activities on the Mater campus. The Foundation has provided grants of varying amounts to applicants from across the campus, in support of research projects and towards training in research. Some $100,000 is estimated to be available for allocation for the 2006/2007 financial year. The amount has been divided into separate allocations under 4 categories.
Mater Health Services has a John P Kelly Research Committee Intranet Website where application documents, timetable, etc can be found.
Kate.Triggs@mater.org.au
Mater Research Support Centre, Telephone 07 3163 2119
More information: www.livestrong.org/research.
The National Heart Foundation of Australia is offers funding for
research of cardiovascular disease and related disorders.
Sponsor: Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
Full Program: An allocation of funds is provided each year to support national and international disability conferences held within Australia. Up to 10% of the conference budget, to a maximum of $10,000, may be provided towards the costs of holding a national conference, and up to a maximum of $20,000 may be provided towards the costs of holding an international conference. The conference needs to be held in Australia
Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs
All areas of research relevant to human health and medical research are eligible for funding by the NHMRC. Mater Health Services now has a Mater Administering Institution for NHMRC grants. For further details either visit the NHMRC website or the Mater NHMRC Intranet Website.
Kate.Triggs@mater.org.au
Mater Research Support Centre, Telephone 07 3163 2119
NICS website http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/nics/asp/index.asp
Closing Date: 7 September, 2007
Each year, the Queensland Nursing Council (QNC) awards scholarships to Queensland nurses/midwives as part of our commitment to promoting and encouraging professional development and continuing education within the profession.
What scholarships are available?
Scholarships are available in the following categories:
undergraduate studies;
postgraduate studies;
certificate and continuing education studies; and
conference and seminar attendance.
Who can apply?
To be eligible for a scholarship, you must
live in Queensland and be a nurse/midwife with an unconditional
licence to practise in Queensland or be a student in an approved
course who will be eligible to apply for enrolment/registration
at the end of this year. You must reside in Queensland and be
licensed to practise in Queensland before you can receive the
scholarship.
How do I apply?
Read the
Scholarship guidelines and the Scholarship policy and then
complete and return this
application form to QNC along with your supporting
documents.
For more information
Contact us on (07) 3223 5140 or email
grants.scholarships@qnc.qld.gov.au
Closing Date: 5:00pm on Friday, 27 July 2007
The Queensland - Smithsonian Fellowship Program is a joint initiative of the Queensland Government and the Smithsonian Institution (non-Queensland Government link) based in the United States of America.
For more information: http://www.premiers.qld.gov.au/Business_and_industry/grants/smithsonian/
Closing Date: 28th August, 2007.
Further information can be obtained from the website:
http://www.baxter.com/services/renal_services/renal_discoveries/index.html
The RCNA National Research and Scholarship Fund (NRSF), is designed to assist registered nurses to undertake both tertiary and/or postgraduate education, training and/or research activities.
Email research@racgp.org.au with any queries
If you have any queries please contact R&D Advisory Services on
rdadvisory@sd.qld.gov.au or
+61 7 3227 7211.
The Smart State Premier's Fellowships provide funding to entice
experienced and distinguished researchers of national and international
prominence to lead research teams in Queensland universities, research
institutes, government agencies or industry research facilities.
If you have any queries please contact R&D Advisory Services on
rdadvisory@sd.qld.gov.au or
+61 7 3227 7211.
The Sudden Infant Death Research Foundation (SIDRF) call for
applications for research support (which might include granting of Research
Fellowships) in the field of sudden death in infancy twice a year in February
and August.
Further inquiries to:
Ms Maxine Weber
Secretary
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Research Foundation Inc
301 Payneham Road
ROYSTON PARK SA 5070
maxineweber@sidsandkids.org
There has been no allocation for the Teng Fund for 2007
Kate.Triggs@mater.org.au
Mater Research Support Centre, Telephone 07 3163 2119
More information available at http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=6.841