Funding Bulletin – Issue 06, 07 March 2018 [to Contents] Research Grants & Business Development team [email protected] (go back = Alt Left-Arrow) The RGBD team is here to support you to apply, manage and report on your research and business initiatives. This is vital for financial managing and reporting, and strategic planning. Please note that this bulletin is not exhaustive or conclusive. CDU researchers are advised to carefully vet bulletin information and to independently seek other funding opportunites. Highlights RGBD: CDU Pure Research Information System Information, Guides and the Login here 2018 IAS Rainmaker Grants now open! We are pleased to let you know that Rainmaker 2018 is live. The IAS Rainmaker aims to encourage growth in revenue from sponsored research (i.e. based on external funds) through application support and preparation. It is not designed to fully fund research activity or to support independent research and scholarship. IAS Rainmaker is funded by RBGs. IAS Rainmaker will be flexible in its approach to support growth in revenue from sponsored research and innovation. It consists of 4 interconnected schemes outlined in the guidelines. See further: http://www.cdu.edu.au/research/ori/funding [view IAS Rainmaker tab with guidelines and application forms]. Please note applications for Proof of Concept Grants (Scheme 2) are subject to competitive review and will be accepted when the POC budget amount is determined, likely in Q2, 2018. Feel free to remind colleagues about this opportunity. IAS Rainmaker Proof of Concept Grants and Leverage Funds Proof of concept grants: Supports demonstration projects, pilot studies, setting up data management and analysis systems, purchase of essential resources, travel, workshops and any other activity designed to improve the prospects of a proposal. Capped at $50,000 per project. Conditions for eligibility apply. Date for 2018 round - to be advised. Leverage Funds: Leverage funds are offered to satisfy the requirements or expectations for institutional cash contributions by some funders. They are typically made available for sponsored research and innovation funding proposals. These funds are only made available when contracts are executed. Closing date: Funds for 2018 will continue to be provided until fully committed. Ellengowan Drive, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia 0909 CRICOS Provider No. 00300K (NT) | RTO Provider No. 0373 | ABN 54 093 513 649 Page | 1 Funding Bulletin – Issue 06, 07 March 2018 [to Contents] Research Grants & Business Development team [email protected] (go back = Alt Left-Arrow) Contents Highlights ............................................................................................................................................................... 1 2018 IAS Rainmaker Grants now open!------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 1 IAS Rainmaker Proof of Concept Grants and Leverage Funds ------------------------------------------------- 1 New Items ............................................................................................................................................................. 6 Antarctic Arts Fellowship ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 Australia-India Council Grants Program ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 National Suicide Prevention Conference ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6 Kid’s Cancer Research Grants ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 6 PhD Scholarship for Starlight Children’s Foundation ------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Sanfilippo Syndrome Grants -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Australian Academy of Science prize --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Diabetes Award for contributions in research, clinical or service areas ------------------------------------- 7 Internet-based innovations to development ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Contribution towards development and advancement of biomedical innovation in health ----------- 8 Eureka Prizes for excellence in fields of research, innovation, leadership and science ----------------- 8 Research Grants - Northern Territory ................................................................................................................... 8 NT Innovation in science, engineering, technology and design ----------------------------------------------- 8 NT Regional Arts Fund: Quick Response Grants ------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 Research Grants - Australia ................................................................................................................................... 9 Biomedical discoveries and innovations advancement ---------------------------------------------------------- 9 Science, engineering, technology and design ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Climate Change Action Program --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 9 Instruments for Neutron Scattering or National Deuteration Facility usage. ------------------------------ 9 National resource management activities ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 New researchers beginning their career --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Wood products promotion and increase productivity and sustainability ---------------------------------- 10 Zoo collaborative research --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 Aboriginal Workforce Grants (AWG) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Partnership Projects for research on policy and practice ------------------------------------------------------ 11 Rural Communities Grants --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11 Expression of Interest – 2018 Annual Grant Rounds for Medical Research ------------------------------- 12 Access to use of science and technology equipment ----------------------------------------------------------- 12 Australia-Korea Foundation grants ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Australian-Arab Relations Grant -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Collaborative Arts Projects --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Indoor Greening and Consumer Behaviour in Retail Environments ----------------------------------------- 13 Ignite grants for publishing and visual arts sectors -------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Research in fields of environmental science and renewable energy ---------------------------------------- 13 Community Wellbeing -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Healthcare Delivery grants --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Capital Infrastructure for Medical Research ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Providing assistance to non-profit organisations for provision of services -------------------------------- 14 ARC Linkage Projects ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Grant for project that enriches the lives of people in their local community ----------------------------- 14 Australian Cultural Diplomacy Grant -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 EOI – Funds to Support Environmental and Sustainable Agriculture Projects ---------------------------- 15 Artists and Art Organisations target international markets --------------------------------------------------- 15 Community Led Grants for Indigenous people, community and service providers --------------------- 15 Ellengowan Drive, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia 0909 CRICOS Provider No. 00300K (NT) | RTO Provider No. 0373 | ABN 54 093 513 649 Page | 2 Funding Bulletin – Issue 06, 07 March 2018 [to Contents] Research Grants & Business Development team [email protected] (go back = Alt Left-Arrow) Major development challenges for the developing world ----------------------------------------------------- 15 Start-ups and small SME’s undertaking research ---------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Delivery of education and training while ship is in port -------------------------------------------------------- 16 Community needs projects -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Rapid spatial analytics and spatial infrastructure ---------------------------------------------------------------- 16 Indigenous Transition from Education into Sustainable Employment -------------------------------------- 16 Nine Key Focus Areas for Sugar Research -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Promoting STEM in Schools -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17 Family Law Research Grants -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------