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Here are some research funding opportunities available in the next three months identified by the existing School of Rural Health searches.
PhD scholarships
Centre for Air Quality & Health Research and Evaluation
These are for research studies leading to a PhD in the fields of air quality and pollution. Two scholarships equivalent to the current NHMRC postgraduate research scholarships are available.Closing date: 11 Jun 2013
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1348574
Travel grants
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International
These enable Australian early-stage researchers or allied health and nursing professionals to travel to research institutions or scientific meetings for the purpose of furthering their expertise on type 1 diabetes. Grants are worth up to AU$2,000 for domestic travel or up to AU$4,000 for international travel.,br/>Closing date: 14 Jun 2013
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/251958
RACP/MAIC research establishment fellowship
Royal Australasian College of Physicians
This aims to improve knowledge on medical conditions that cause or contribute to road traffic crashes, injuries arising from crashes, and medical treatments or approaches that improve health or other outcomes for people involved in crashes. Funding is worth up to AU$40,000.
Closing date: 17 Jun 2013
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1300571
Australian leadership awards fellowships
Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)
These provide Australian organisations with the opportunity to offer funding to senior officials and mid-career fellows from developing countries for short-term study, research and professional development activities in Australia. A maximum of AU$35,000 per fellow is available. This award is in Australian research income Category 2.
Closing date: 19 Jun 2013
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245160
Health professional scholarships
Heart Foundation of Australia
These provide the opportunity for applicants to undertake a PhD after a number of non-academic years. The scholarships are worth AU$40,000 pro rata per year for up to three years, subject to annual review.
Closing date: 28 Jun 2013
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1283337
Taylor-Hammond research scholarship
Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
The purpose of the scholarship is to promote clinical or basic research in women’s health in areas that have not previously attracted a great deal of research funding. The scholarship is for a period of one year with a stipend of $20,000.
Closing date: 30 Jun 2013 (Forecast)
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/245001
Award for research excellence
GlaxoSmithKline Australia
This recognises a researcher with a demonstrated track record of significant work in human medical health. The value of the award is A$80,000.
Closing date: 30 Jun 2013
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/252646
Medical research and technology in Victoria
ANZ Trustees
Grants are given for basic clinical and biomedical research and clinically relevant research on major health problems, with preference given to projects related to cancer or cardiovascular conditions. Grants of up to AU$30,000 are available for one year only.
Closing date: 01 Jul 2013 (Forecast)
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/250488
Co-funded postgraduate scholarships
National Health and Medical Research Council
These offer additional opportunities to researchers whose work is particularly relevant to the research interests of the partner organisations. These partnership scholarships have the same financial value as all other postgraduate scholarships: A$24,653, AU$31,776 or A$36,706 per year.
Closing date: 03 Jul 13
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/259446
NHMRC-European Union collaborative research grants
National Health and Medical Research Council
These enable Australian health and medical researchers to participate in multinational research collaborative projects with international researchers that have been selected for funding under the European Commission’s Seventh Framework Programme Cooperation Calls (FP7) for proposals. The total annual budget is AU$4 million, with individual grants worth up to AU$200,000 per year over five years. This award is listed in the Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR) – research income Category 1.
Closing date: 03 Jul 13
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1006418
PhD scholarship investigating youth homelessness – South Australia
Australian Rotary Health
This supports research into any aspect of youth homelessness. The annual value of the scholarship is A$29,000. The award will be made for one year in the first instance, but can be extended up to three and a half years.
Closing date: 05 Jul 13
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1252382
PhD scholarship investigating ovarian cancer (national)
Australian Rotary Health
This supports research in any area of ovarian cancer. Funding is worth AU$29,000 for one year, and may be extended for up to three and a half years.
Closing date: 05 Jul 13
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1316234
PhD scholarship investigating skin cancer and melanoma (WA only)
Australian Rotary Health
This supports research in any area of skin cancer and melanoma in Western Australia. Funding is worth AU$29,000 for one year, and may be extended for up to three and a half years.
Closing date: 05 Jul 13
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1316264
PhD scholarship investigating primary lymphoedema (national)
Australian Rotary Health
This supports research in any area of primary lymphoedema. Funding is worth AU$29,000 for one year, and may be extended for up to three and a half years.
Closing date: 05 Jul 13
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1316266
Development grants
National Health and Medical Research Council
This scheme supports individual researchers, research teams or HMR companies in undertaking health and medical research at the early proof-of-principle or pre-seed stage. Up to AU$15 million is available in this round, but there is no specific limit to funding and grants will be awarded for a period of between one and three years. This award is listed in the Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR) – research income Category 1.
Closing date: 10 Jul 13
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/248998
Note: MRO closing dates and submission information
For Monash internal dates, go to Development Grants
Visiting research fellowship
Healthway
Funding supports organisations or institutions to invite a leading expert in health promotion research or practice to Western Australia for a period of up to three months to work with local health promotion groups in this state. Grants are worth up to AU$35,000.
Closing date: 19 Jul 13
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/248479
German-Australian mobility call for collaboration in science and technology
Australian Academy of Science
This supports researcher mobility between Australia and Germany in science and technology with a focus on biodiversity and preventive health. The Australian government provides up to AU$170,000 with matched funding being provided by the German government.
Closing date: 29 Jul 13
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/942370
Deadline: The MRO Closing date is 5pm, Friday 26 July
Contact: Allyson Croxford
Early career fellowships
National Breast Cancer Foundation
These support the salary and research of new investigators to expand the scale and scope of breast cancer research in Australia. Fellowships are worth up to AU$170,000 per year over four years.
Closing date: 31 Jul 13
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/592323
Expressions of interest for research funding
HCF Foundation
This funding is directed for research that will improve the quality of health care in Australia. Applicants are strongly encouraged to focus on research that results in enhanced quality of care. Results should be directly relevant to the healthcare field and provide outcomes in the short to medium term. This award is listed in the Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR) – research income Category 1.
Closing date: 31 Jul 13 (Forecast)
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1083732
Postdoctoral fellowships
National Breast Cancer Foundation
These provide postdoctoral researchers with support to pursue their interests in breast cancer research and increase their research capability. Fellowships are worth AU$100,000 per year for up to four years. This award is listed in the Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR) – research income Category 1.
Closing date: 31 Jul 13
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1177724
Practitioner fellowships
National Breast Cancer Foundation
These support active clinicians and public health or health service professionals to take up breast cancer research that is linked to their practice or policy. Fellowships are worth AU$150,000 per year for up to four years. This award is listed in the Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR) – research income Category 1.
Closing date: 31 Jul 13
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1177734
Conference sponsorship grants
Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education
These grants support the running of a conference or event in the area of alcohol and other drugs. Grants are worth up to A$10,000.
Closing date: 31 Jul 2013 (Forecast)
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1237931
Conference scholarships
Foundation for Alcohol Research and Education
These scholarship are for attendance at an Australian alcohol and other drugs themed conference. The scholarships are worth up to AU$2,000. This award is in Australian research income Category 2.
Closing date: 31 Jul 2013 (Forecast)
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1237933
Australia-India Council funding
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
This scheme supports projects that are likely to promote long-term contact and cooperation between Australia and India. This award is in Australian research income Category 2.
Closing date: 12 Aug 2013 (Forecast)
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/247434
John Stocker postdoctoral fellowships
Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation
These provide early-career scientists with the opportunity to gain experience in order to conduct research which is or may prove to be of value to Australia. Fellowships are worth AU$92,000 per annum for three years. This award is listed in the Australian Competitive Grants Register (ACGR) – research income Category 1.
Deadline: 05 Aug 2013
Closing date: 12 Aug 2013
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1004055
Work health and safety research grants
Department of Further Education, Employment, Science and Technology, South Australia
These grants may be awarded to university-based or independent researchers in South Australia for research that helps expand the body of knowledge on the prevention of workplace illness and injury in SA. AU$320,000 is available for this call.
Closing date: 24 Aug 13 (Forecast)
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/1218230
Project grants
Kidney Health Australia
These provide funding for broad-based, multidisciplinary and collaborative research projects in clinical, public-health or health-services research into the causes, prevention and treatment of disorders of the kidney or urinary tract. The grant provides AU$50,000 for a project that is expected to be completed within two years.
Closing date: 31 Aug 13
http://www.researchprofessional.com/funding/opportunity/963606