Research Grants & Business Development / Office of Research & Innovation

Thursday,

16 January 2014

Issue 2014 - 2

This regular bulletin has been produced

by the Research Grants & Business

Development (RGBD) team and

summarises some of the key external

research and enterprise calls and funding

opportunities currently open.

The list is by no means definitive so if you

have any idea for a project, then please

contact the team and we will try and

identify an appropriate funding avenue for

you.

Please let us know as soon as possible if

you will be pursuing any of the following

opportunities.

Our team can assist with:

coordinating cross faculty proposals

eligibility checks

providing general information about

CDU

assistance with the project budget

guidance through the approvals

process

submitting the application.

Please provide us with as much notice as

possible so we can help you to develop a

quality application.

Funding Bulletin

Research Professional

Research Professional is a database

designed to assist you to search for

research funding.

It contains funding opportunities in all

disciplines from a wide range of funders/

sponsors, nationally and internationally.

Registered users can also save their

searches and set up email alerts.

Accessing Research Professional

The Office of Research and Innovation

provides free access to the Research

Professional database for Charles Darwin

University staff. You must use an

@cdu.edu.au email address to register for

Research Professional.

Registered access - On campus only

From any computer within the University

network, you can register yourself and

start searching directly by going to

Research Professional.

Registered access - Off campus

University staff members based away

from any CDU campus with a

@cdu.edu.au email address can request

access to Research Professional by

emailing RGBD@cdu.edu.au.

Once logged in you will be able to save

your searches and access Research

Professional from any computer via a

browser.

Special points of

interest:

Upcoming Research

Enhancement Program

Workshops & CDU

Short Courses

Inside this issue:

Research Grants -

Northern Territory 2

Research Grants -

Australia Wide 2-4

Research Grants -

International 4

Tenders -

Northern Territory 4

Tenders -

Australia Wide 5-7

Tenders -

International 7

Awards,

Scholarships,

Fellowships &

Travel Grants

7-8

ARC Funding 9-11

The Ian Potter

Foundation 12

Australian Flora

Foundation 13

Workshops &

Short Courses 14

RGBD Contact

Information 14

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Research Grants — Northern Territory

Research Grants — Australia Wide

None currently available

Funding Body: Movember Foundation

Scheme: Mental Health Programs for Men and Boys

Closing date: 16th January 2014

Overview: The Movember Foundation is seeking proposals from organisations that wish to

collaboratively develop new projects for mental health programs that will contribute to change

at the population level, with a specific focus on prevention, early intervention and stigma

reduction.

Proposals should address one or more of the following priority areas:

1. Creating mentally healthy workplaces and workers.

2. Strengthening the mental health and wellbeing of men and boys.

3. Reducing the number of men and boys who die by suicide.

4. Strengthening social and emotional skills in young men and boys.

This is an exceptional opportunity for the Australian mental health community, and beyond, to

achieve significant results on boys' and mens mental health.

To obtain a copy of the request for proposal documentation please email.

This will be a two-step application process.

Documentation/Further information: For further details please email

programs@movember.com

Funding Body: Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation

Scheme: Funding Rounds

Closing date: 7th February 2014

Overview: RIRDC's investments are driven by five-year RD&E plans that address the needs

of industries and stakeholders, and ensure our priorities are industry and government-driven.

Overall, our outcome is to increase knowledge that fosters sustainable, productive new and

existing rural industries and further understanding of national rural issues through research

and developing in government-industry partnership.

Documentation/Further information: For further details please visit

http://www.rirdc.gov.au/for-researchers

Agency: Wet Tropics Management Authority

Category: Wet Tropics Management Authority 2014 Student Research Grant Scheme

Closing date: 28 February 2014

Overview: The Wet Tropics Management Authority is inviting postgraduate students to apply

for research funds through though their student research grant scheme to support

environmental, social and cultural research which will benefit Wet Tropics World Heritage

Area management, policy development and operational decision making.

Well- conceived research projects that are aligned with the key research areas and the Wet

Tropics Management Authority Research Strategy 2010-2014 and demonstrating scientific

rigour and innovative research were viewed favourably.

Funding of up to $4,000 is available for PhD and masters research projects (maximum two

years), and up to $1,500 for honours projects (maximum one year).

Details about the scheme can be downloaded here

For further information contact wettropics@wtma.qld.gov.au

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Funding Body: Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and

Communities

Scheme: Indigenous Carbon Farming Fund

Closing date: 30th June 2016

Overview: The Indigenous Carbon Farming Fund will provide $22.3m over five years to

support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to participate in the Carbon Farming

Initiative (CFI).

Documentation/Further information: For further details please visit

www.environment.gov.au/cleanenergyfuture/icff/index.html

Research Grants — Australia Wide

Funding Body: Australian Academy of Science

Scheme: Australia-European Collaboration Program 2014

Closing date: 29th April 2014

Overview: The Australian Academy of Science (AAS), on behalf of the Australian Government

Department of Industry, invites applications for funding from Australian consortia who are a

partner in an application under the European Commission (EC) Horizon 2020 programme.

The objective of the Australia- European Union (EU) Collaboration Program is to broker

strategic research partnerships with the EU under the Horizon 2020 programme and support

strategic cooperative research with Europe.

Two grants of $200,000 (AUD) each excl. GST are available. Australian applications will be

assessed using a merit based competitive process which is based on the collaborative value

of the project to Australian research and industry following the successful assessment of the

EC application. These grants will be offered as seed funding to encourage Australian consortia

to participate in projects with European consortia under the first tranche of calls (calls that

close on or before 29 April 2014) of Horizon 2020, which are currently open for application.

Information on the Horizon 2020 calls currently open for applications can be found on the

Horizon 2020 website ‒ ec.europa.eu/programmes/horizon2020/en

Stage one: Expressions of Interest (EOIs). Expressions of Interest can now be submitted by

Australian consortia that have partnered in a European application submitted to Horizon 2020

as part of the first tranche of calls that close on or before 29 April 2014.

Documentation/Further information: Please see website for information and guidelines -

http://www.science.org.au/internat/europe/eucollaboration.html

Funding Body: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Scheme: International Arts and Cultural Projects Closing date: 17th February 2014

Overview: The Australia International Cultural Council (AICC) Grants Program provides

funding for international arts and cultural projects that align with the objectives of the AICC.

The AICC Grants Program supports activities in AICC priority regions and focus countries,

which reflect Australia's broad public diplomacy and foreign and trade policy interests.

Applications should be for cultural diplomacy projects incorporating activities in priority regions

and/or focus countries. Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Round 8 of the AICC Grants Program

will open on Monday 13 January 2014 and will close Monday 17 February 2014 at 12 noon

(AEDST).

Documentation/Further information: The AICC now invites Expressions of Interest for

Round 8 of the AICC Grants Program. Applications can be submitted via the online application

form: https://dfat.smartygrants.com.au/AICCround8EOIs

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Research Grants — Australia Wide

None currently available

Research Grants — International

Funding Body: National Institute for Health Research

Scheme: Funding Opportunities

Closing date: Not Stated

Overview: There are two main funding streams within the HTA Programme: researcher-led

and commissioned calls for research. NHMRC has committed up to $3 million to support the

Australian components of research projects (up to five years duration) that address the

following two commissioned research topics:

13/154 - Early warning signs of relapse in schizophrenia

13/155 - Relapse prevention interventions for smoking cessation

The NIHR HTA programme has the responsibility for administering these research calls and

for the assessment of applications. Applicants should submit an outline research proposal

directly to the NIHR HTA Programme in the first instance. Note that the Chief Investigator may

be based in the UK or Australia and it is the responsibility of the Australian team to identify a

UK-based collaborator. Instructions on how to apply, including commissioning briefs for each

topic, are available on the HTA Programme website.

Documentation/Further information: For further details please visit

http://www.nets.nihr.ac.uk

Tenders — Northern Territory

NEW

Agency: Department of Education

Category: Panel Contract for Creative Arts eDevelopment

Closing date: 22nd January 2014 2:00 PM

Overview: The Northern Territory Government as represented by the eDevelopment and

Pathways business unit within the Department of Education requires the services of suitably

qualified businesses to develop digital eLearning resources that support the delivery of the

Stage 2 Creative Arts course; a senior year’s subject that contributes to students gaining the

Northern Territory Certificate of Education and Training.

Lodgement of Tenders: By Electronic Lodgement facility at: www.nt.gov.au/tenders

Documentation/Further information: For further details please visit

https://tendersonline.nt.gov.au/Tender/ListCurrent

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Tenders — Australia Wide

Agency: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program

Category: 80100000 - Management advisory services

Closing date: 23rd January 2014, 12:30pm (CST)

ATM ID: AA1314-35

Overview: The National Program for Village Development (PNDS) is a Government of Timor-

Leste (GOTL) program that aims to improve socio-economic conditions and local governance

for village men and women in Timor-Leste through community managed infrastructure.

Australia has agreed to support the GoTL’s implementation of PNDS through the National

Program for Village Development - Support Program (PNDSSP).

The goal of PNDSSP is that community members attain increased social benefits. The

objective for the term of the PNDSSP is that community committees will plan, implement and

maintain small-scale infrastructure with broad community participation. DFAT will achieve

these objectives by developing and strengthening the Government of Timor Leste systems

and capabilities required for PNDS to work.

DFAT is seeking a Contractor to provide the administrative, operational and logistical services

required for the implementation of the Support Program. The Contract is for an initial thirty-six

(36) month period over 2014-15 to 2016-17, with an option to extend for up to four (4) years,

subject to DFAT funding approval and Contractor performance. DFAT reserves the right to

expand or reduce the Scope of Services and increase or decrease the overall size of this

Contract.

Documentation/Further information: For further details please visit

https://www.tenders.gov.au/?event=public.atm.show&ATMUUID=12012297-B150-663B-

NEW

Agency: Animal Health Australia

Category: Register of Consultants for Provision of Training Services Closing date: 31st January 2014 5:00 PM

Overview: Animal Health Australia is seeking expressions of interest from experienced

vocational education sector materials designers, editors, developers, trainers and facilitators.

Only consultants based in Australia need apply.

The Requirement: Animal Health Australia wishes to develop a register of vocational

education consultants interested and able to assist Animal Health Australia and its members

in the development and deployment of national animal health training programs. Consultants

may be required to undertake a range of activities in the development and implementation of

training and assessment programs and related services. These may include training needs

assessment, development of training and assessment resources, delivery of training

workshops, evaluation of training and assessment activities and materials, including

simulation exercises, and facilitation of group processes. The programs would be in the field

of animal health, biosecurity, agriculture, and particularly in relation to biosecurity emergency

responses. Programs may be competency-based and require assessment of participants.

Programs may also require face-to-face, online or blended delivery.

Lodgement of Expressions of Interest:

EOI Training Materials

Attention: Dr Kathy Gibson

Manager Training Services

Animal Health Australia

Unit 15 26-28 Napier Close

DEAKIN ACT 260

Documentation/Further information: For further details please visit

http://www.animalhealthaustralia.com.au/about-us/tenders-and-recruitment/

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Tenders — Australia Wide Cont...

Agency: Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations

Category: 86000000 - Education and Training Services

Closing date: 31st March 2016 12:30 PM (CST)

ATM ID: SWPAost3

Overview: This Request for Applications for Inclusion (RAI) is for inclusion on a Multi Use List

(MUL) of RTOs who can deliver flexible, tailored training to workers participating in the SWP

over a three year period 2013/14 - 2015/16.

This information is subject to change and should be verified on the AusTender Website

PART C – STATEMENT OF REQUIREMENTS

Areas of Study

1.1 Successful RTOs may be contracted on a demand-driven basis to deliver training and

provide appropriate certification (i.e. Statement of Attainment or Certificate) to the workers

participating in their first year of the SWP in one or more of the following areas of study:

a. Basic First Aid

b. Basic Information Technology Skills

c. Basic English Literacy and Numeracy

1.2 Successful RTOs may also be contracted to assist with achievement of qualifications for

some seasonal workers (workers returning for their second or later season) through

Recognition of Prior Learning as appropriate. Qualifications anticipated to be recognised

include, but are not limited to:

a. Certificate I and II in Horticulture

b. Certificate II in Agriculture

c. Certificate I and II in Hospitality

d. Certificate I and II in Aquaculture

1.3 All training must be provided in accordance with the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Documentation/Further information: For further details please visit

https://www.tenders.gov.au/?event=public.atm.show&ATMUUID=B9C6A821-FF5A-512F-

1C0EB94B1B6C5E8B

NEW

Agency: Department of Defence - Navy

Category: 86000000 - Education and Training Services

Closing date: 20-Feb-2014 12:00 pm (ACT Local time)

ATM ID: NAVY/RFT/010/DMPT/13

Overview: The Commonwealth requires Driver, Machinery and Plant Operator Training

Services provided for RAN sailors to be from a RTO. The provision of this training is to meet

Australian Skills Quality Authority requirements, and the assessment and issue of nationally

recognised qualifications within the structure of the Australian Quality Training Framework

(AQTF), incorporating any changes or reviews by the Australian Skills Quality Authority.

Estimated Value (AUD): From $2,000,000.00 to $3,000,000.00

Address for Lodgement: Victoria Barracks Tender Room, Victoria Barracks Melbourne (VMB-D-LG) – 256-310 St Kilda Rd, Southbank VIC 3006 "Hand delivered tenders must be delivered via the "North Gate" entrance and must only be

delivered between the hours of 08.30am to 12.30pm and 2.00pm to 4.00pm Monday to

Thursday and between the hours 08.30am to 12.30pm and 2.00pm to 3.00pm on Friday

(excluding Public Holidays). Tenders will not be accepted outside these hours." All responses

must be securely sealed and have the RFT number and closing date clearly displayed on the

outside of the packaging.

Documentation/Further information: For further details please visit

https://www.tenders.gov.au/?event=public.atm.show&ATMUUID=F1C68BE5-E2C7-508A-

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Tenders — International

None currently available

Agency: Coffey International Development

Category: Register Interest in Delivering an English Language Training Program

Closing date:

ATM ID:

Overview: Coffey International Development (Coffey). Managing Contractor for the

Development of Foreign Affairs and Trade's Australia Awards Scholarships Program in

Mongolia, invites Australian and Mongolian institutions and organisations to register interest in

delivering English Language training for candidates from the Government of Mongolia and the

private sector.

Documentation/Further information: For further details please visit

http://www.coffey.com/international-development/our-clients/tender-opportunities/asia-pacific

Tenders — Australia Wide Cont...

Fellowships

None currently available

Awards, Scholarships, Fellowships & Travel Grants

Travel Grants

NEW

Funding Body: Embassy of France in Australia

Scheme: Scientific Mobility Program

Closing date: 9 February 2014

Overview: Applications open for the Scientific Mobility Program, Embassy of France. As part

of the Scientific Mobility Program, the Embassy of France in Australia is offering a travel grant

for early career researchers between Australia and France in 2014. The aim of this travel

grant is to facilitate and develop collaboration between these two countries.

Applications are open to early career researchers of any nationality who are conducting or

developing research in collaboration (of medium or long-term) between Australia and France.

Applications close 9 February 2014.

Documentation: Information about the grants, including an application form, can be found at

http://www.ambafrance-au.org/Scientific-Mobility-Program-2014.

Further information: Please contact Edwina Hollander, edwina.hollander@diplomatie.gouv.fr

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Awards, Scholarships, Fellowships & Travel Grants

Awards

Funding Body: Australian Academy of Science

Scheme: Inaugural Nancy Millis Medal

Closing date: 10 February 2014

Overview: The Australian Academy of Science is proud to announce that nominations are

now open for the Inaugural Nancy Millis Medal, which recognises outstanding research and

exceptional leadership by early- to mid-career Australian women who have established

independent research in the natural sciences.

A Fellow of the Academy, the late Professor Millis introduced fermentation technologies to

Australia, created the first applied microbiology course taught at an Australian university, and

co-wrote the standard text Biochemical Engineering. Professor Millis also worked tirelessly to

establish links between universities and industry.

The award is restricted to candidates who are normally a resident in Australia and for

research conducted mainly in Australia.

Documentation/Further information: For further details please visit

http://www.science.org.au/awards/awards/millis.html

NEW

Funding Body: Charles Darwin University

Scheme: The Plant Biosecurity CRC

Closing date: 9 March 2014

Overview: PhD Scholarship - The role of social media in remote/rural plant biosecurity

surveillance

The Plant Biosecurity CRC is now calling for expressions of interest from potential PhD

candidates. Candidates must have, or will obtain, an Honours degree at level 2A or above.

The Plant Biosecurity Cooperative Research Centre offers scholarships to students wishing to

undertake training in plant biosecurity.

The PhD scholarship on offer at Charles Darwin University is “The role of social media in

remote/rural plant biosecurity surveillance”.

This project aims to test the hypothesis that e-mapping technologies (such as cloud sourcing

and other e-participatory mapping tools) can provide a tangible way for rural and remote

landholders (including Indigenous landholders and Ranger groups) to provide relevant

knowledge and improve their engagement in biosecurity surveillance.

The project aims to use qualitative and quantitative e-mapping methodologies (including

participatory GIS through case-study analysis) to examine if new technologies to spatially map

local knowledge and sightings of biosecurity threats enhance local landholder engagement

and contribution to plant biosecurity surveillance in remote regions.

The annual stipend is $30,000, plus a generous allowance for operating, travel and

professional development.

Documentation/Further information: Full details of the project and contact person can be

found at http://www.pbcrc.com.au/education-training/scholarships. Applications close 9 March

2014.

Scholarships

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The Australian Research Council (ARC)

funds research and researchers under the

National Competitive Grants Program

(NCGP).

Funding includes:

support for high-quality research leading

to the discovery of new ideas and the

advancement of knowledge

financial assistance towards facilities

and equipment

support for the training and skill

development for the next generation of

researchers

incentives for Australia's most talented

researchers to work in partnership with

leading researchers throughout the

national innovation system,

internationally, and to form alliances with

Australian industry.

There are two main funding streams

available - Discovery and Linkage - under

which the ARC funds a range of

complementary schemes to support

ARC Funding

researchers at different stages of their

careers, build Australia's research

capability, expand and enhance research

networks and collaborations, and develop

centres of research excellence.

A major component of Linkage is the ARC

Centres scheme, which brings together

leading researchers from around the world

to work collaboratively on specific research

problems.

The Centres scheme is administered

independently of the other components of

Discovery and Linkage.

For further information on the ARC funding

available , please click on the links below:

Linkage Programs

Discovery Programs

Find out more information about ARC

funding rounds and important dates here.

ARC Funding Rounds

Discovery Program

Funding Rules, FAQs and Instructions to Applicants released

The Discovery Projects Funding Rules, FAQs and Instruction to Applicants for funding

commencing in 2015 (DP15) have been released by the ARC and are available on their

website: http://www.arc.gov.au/ncgp/dp/dp_fundingrules.htm. Please note, as part of a

streamlined approach to grant processes, the ARC has compiled rules for the Discovery

Program funding schemes into a single document. The Funding Rules include rules for the

following four funding schemes:

- Australian Laureate Fellowships for funding commencing in 2014; - Discovery Early Career Researcher Award for funding commencing in 2015; - Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2015; and - Discovery Indigenous for funding commencing in 2015. The rules for these schemes have been simplified and harmonised. Additional guidance material has also been made available on the ARC website, including lists of major rule changes. Please consider the new rules carefully and contact the ARC should you have any questions. Further guidance material will be made available in the coming days. Please refer to the Important Dates page on the ARC website for key dates and updates relevant to these schemes. If you have specific questions regarding the rules for individual schemes, please contact the Research Grants and Business Development team (RGBD@cdu.edu.au) and we will raise with the ARC team.

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ARC Funding Rounds

Discovery Program:

Australian Laureate Fellowships

Proposals for Australian Laureate Fellowships for funding commencing in 2014 are now open in the Research Management System (RMS) and will close at 5:00pm (AEST) on

Monday, 24 February 2014.

If you have any questions regarding the Australian Laureate Fellowships scheme, please email arc-australianlaureatefellowships@arc.gov.au or phone +61 2 6287 6600. Instructions to Applicants and Sample Form for Australian Laureate Fellowships now

available

The following documents relating to the Australian Laureate Fellowships for funding commencing in 2014 are also now available:

- Instructions to Applicants - Sample Proposal Form - Certification Proforma - Draft Funding Agreement

For further information please visit the Australian Laureate Fellowships page on the ARC website.

Discovery Projects

Proposals for Discovery Projects funding commencing in 2015 are now open in the Research Management System (RMS) and will close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Wednesday,

19 March 2014.

Instructions to Applicants and Sample Form for Discovery Projects now available

The following documents relating to the Discovery Projects for funding commencing in 2014 are also now available:

- Instructions to Applicants - Sample Proposal Form - Certification Proforma - Draft Funding Agreement

For further information please visit the Discovery Projects page on the ARC website.

Industrial Transformation Research Hubs 2013—Round 2

A second round of Industrial Transformation Research Hubs for funding commencing in 2013—Round 2 is now open in the Research Management System (RMS) and will

close at 5:00pm (AEST) on Wednesday, 26 February 2014.

Instructions to Applicants and Sample Form for Industrial Transformation Research

Hubs 2013—Round 2 now available

The Industrial Transformation Priorities are priority research areas identified by the ARC and are updated from round to round. The priorities for the second round of Industrial Transformation Research Hubs for funding commencing in 2013 are:

Manufacturing

Food and agriculture

Oil and gas, including petroleum

Mining and mining services

Medical devices and biotechnology

Please let the Research Grants and Business Development team know if you intend on preparing an application or will be participating on another organisation’s application by emailing us at RGBD@cdu.edu.au and we can let you know about key dates and assistance available.

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ARC Funding Rounds

Discovery Program:

Call for Notifications of Intent - DECRA 2015

The Office of Research and Innovation is calling for Notifications of Intent (NOIs) to apply for

funding commencing in 2015 in the Australian Research Council’s Discovery Early

Career Researcher Award (DECRA) scheme.

Anyone wishing to pursue this funding must contact the RGBD Team for the copy of the NOI

form then complete and submit to us (email to RGBD@cdu.edu.au) by no later than COB

Wednesday 29 January 2014.

The DECRA scheme provides more focused support for researchers and creates more

opportunities for early-career researchers in both teaching and research, and research-only

positions.

The objectives of the DECRA scheme are to:

support and advance promising early career researchers;

promote enhanced opportunities for diverse career pathways;

focus research effort in the National Research Priority areas to improve research

capacity and policy outcomes; and

enable research and research training in high quality and supportive environments.

Researchers may be eligible to apply if they have been awarded a PhD within five years or,

commensurate with a period of significant career interruption, have been awarded a PhD

within eight years of the closing time of submission of Proposals. Please refer to the relevant

Funding Rules for this scheme for eligible periods and types of career interruptions.

For further information about DECRA, please visit the ARC website: http://www.arc.gov.au/

ncgp/decra.htm.

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The Ian Potter Foundation

ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAMS (considered once a year)

ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION 2013: applications closed

Due to the large number of Expressions of Interest currently under review, we are not

currently accepting Environment and Conservation EOIs. Please follow us on Twitter or

Facebook to be updated when this situation changes.

SCIENCE 2013: applications closed

HEALTH & DISABILITY 2014:

Applications open: Monday 18 November 2013

Applications close: Tuesday 4 February 2014

MEDICAL RESEARCH 2014:

Applications open: Monday 18 November 2013

Applications close: Tuesday 4 February 2014

Applicants are encouraged to submit applications earlier rather than wait until the

closing date.

NOTE:

Each applicant will be required to contact CDU ORI-Research Grants and Business Development Team so that we can complete a section within the online form and assist with some of the application requirements.

The applicant will need to provide us with both the email address and password that they have used to create an account in the system. We will be able to access the account from the My Account link on the home page of the Ian Potter website – www.ianpotter.org.au.

The foundation have added the page Info for Universities to their website as a handy

reference point. The direct link is http://www.ianpotter.org.au/info-for-universities.

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Australian Flora Foundation

RESEARCH GRANTS for funding in 2015

The Australian Flora Foundation was established in 1981 with the aim of fostering

scientific research on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants. It was thought that

by encouraging research, a greater awareness of the value of the Australian flora would

be developed resulting in explicit measures for their conservation and utilisation. Funds

for research are raised through the membership of the Foundation, donations from

various sources and the interest from bequests. Grants are available for projects which

commence from December 2014. The Foundation expects to support between two and

four projects at $5000 - $15,000 each in 2015 with possible extension into 2016.

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications for grants to support original scientific

projects on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants are invited from research

workers in Australia. The Australian Flora Foundation will consider all relevant

applications, with special interest in the following categories:

1) conservation of Australian plant diversity, particularly where there are threats from

climate change

2) the cultivation of Australian plants, to ensure their survival and reduce the threat to

native ecosystems

3) rare and endangered plants

All applications on rare and endangered plants should indicate how the research relates

to the management plan for the species. The Foundation does not fund projects that are

for conference travel, publications, research on orchids, or taxonomy. It gives a low

priority to flora surveys per se.

Projects must be scientifically sound and aim to provide outcomes within the period of

the grant. Applicants must be suitably qualified or identify a qualified project supervisor.

Applications are in two stages. Preliminary applications of two A4 pages should indicate

the purpose of the project, the likely costs and the research protocol. The institution or

company to which the applicant is attached, a contact phone number, email address and

postal address must be included. Please use the form provided. Applicants should pay

particular attention to ensuring that their proposal meets the selection criteria.

Preliminary applications will be accepted until 17th March 2014.

Each application will be evaluated on closeness to the objectives of the Australian Flora

Foundation, the scientific merit of the project, the likely success within the stipulated

timeframe, and the availability of funds. Full applications will be invited from those which

best fit the criteria. Full applications will be assessed by the Scientific Research

Committee and successful applicants notified in September 2014. Funds will become

available to commence research from December 2014.

Applications should preferably be submitted electronically as a PDF file plus a MS Word

file attached to an email to Peter Goodwin at pbgoodwin@iinet.net.au

Enquiries: to the above addresses.

Further information about the Foundation and past grants can be found at:

http://aff.org.au

Important dates:

Preliminary applications due by ............................... 17 March, 2014

Short-listed applicants advised ......................................... early May

Full applications due by ....................................................... 16 June

Board meets ......................................................................... August

Successful applicants advised ........................................ September

Funds available from ............................................... December 2014

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ARRB GROUP

ROAD INFRASTRUCTURE AND OPERATIONS

RESEARCH SUPPORT GRANTS

PURPOSE

Road agencies are stewards of the largest publicly-owned asset in Australasia – the road network, currently valued at in excess of $200 billion. They spend $16 billion annually maintaining and extending this network. Dependent on this network is a freight task worth $60 billion which, together with other road-based tasks, is also responsible for 16% of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions – around 80 million tonne of CO2e per annum.

The research required to keep knowledge relevant in the face of technical, environmental and legislative changes and increasing population is considerable. So too is the need for trained researchers and thinkers in road transport operations and infrastructure.

These research support grants are intended to fund the training of aspiring researchers though support for university-initiated research projects.

FUNDING AND APPLICATION PROCESS

ARRB makes available funds for these research support grants. For 2014, the total available is $80,000. Individual grants can be for multiple years, with an annual limit of $30,000 and a total limit for each project of $50,000. Supporting or partly-supporting a Master’s degree or PhD scholarship is an acceptable use of the funds.

Applications for funding open on 1 January 1 2014 and close on 28 February 2014. Each application will be assessed to determine whether it meets the research capability development objective and is likely to be relevant to Australian road agencies. This assessment will be carried out by ARRB’s technical leaders, who may contact the nominated project leader for information over and above that contained in the application. ARRB will then offer to support the best of the applications by 31 March 2014.

All applications endorsed by ARRB’s senior technical staff as meeting the capability development and road agency objectives, but not funded, will result in the applicant being informed of the endorsement but lack of available funds, and re-application in the new funding year invited. If the applicants wish, they can then ask ARRB, by return e-mail, to circulate a summary of the project to, and invite financial support from, state, territory, federal and local government bodies responsible for roads. ARRB will do this twice yearly, by 31 March and 30 September each year. ARRB will put interested road agencies directly in touch with the project leader as soon as the agency advises them of their interest.

Those applications not endorsed as meeting capability development objectives and road agency objectives are not eligible for re-submission.

Applications must be submitted through the university’s research office, in .pdf format, to researchgrants@arrb.com.au.

If you are interested in applying please contact the Research Grants and Business

Development team (RGBD@cdu.edu.au) for more information and grants application forms.

Research Grants & Business Development / Office of Research & Innovation

Phone: (08) 8946 6090

Fax: (08) 8946 7066

E-mail: RGBD@cdu.edu.au

Web: http://www.cdu.edu.au/research/ori/rgbd

Office of Research & Innovation

Building Orange 2, Level 2,

Rooms 30 - 38

Casuarina Campus

Research Grants & Business Development Team

Workshops & Short Courses

Upcoming Workshops — http://www.cdu.edu.au/research/ori/staff-student-events

Upcoming Short Courses

http://www.cdu.edu.au/business-government/short-courses

Date Workshop Description

11th & 13th

Feb

Alice Springs:

Introduction to Microsoft

Excel 2010

This course is designed for beginner users who

have little or no understanding, knowledge of, or

experience in using Microsoft Excel.

18th Feb Darwin:

Writing Effective Minute

This course provides practical tools and techniques

for ensuring that meeting minutes provide a record

of decisions made by teams, work groups and

committees.

20th Feb Darwin:

Leading at the Frontline

This course provides a comprehensive introduction

to people leadership in the context of frontline

teams.

20th Feb

Alice Springs:

Dealing with Difficult

Situations

This course is designed to provide you with skills,

techniques and strategies to professionally and

confidently deal with difficult people and situations.

25th & 26th

Feb

Darwin:

Time Management

This course gives you the tools, techniques and

strategies to maximise your effectiveness, minimise

wasted time, and control your workload.

The 2014 course calendar is now available for viewing

Date Workshop Description

22nd April

to 2nd May

Semester One:

Research Enhancement Program

Workshops

The Program will include a range of

workshops for HDR Student (Generic

Skills), HDR Supervisor and Research Staff.

These will include a Research Student

Induction for new students, a range of

workshops delivered by Maria Gardiner and

Hugh Kearns from Thinkwell, and a number

of computer based workshops.

8th Sept to

19th Sept

Semester Two:

Research Enhancement Program

Workshops

The Program will include a range of

workshops for HDR Student (Generic

Skills), HDR Supervisor and Research Staff,

with the workshop content to be advised.