Foundation Grants in 2008

In 2008, research grants will be available for research in the fields of brain sciences, diabetes, geriatrics, lung diseases (excluding cancer) rheumatology, vision sciences and in the medical application of genetic research.

The value of the grants is between $8,000 and $20,000. These limits will be strictly adhered to and the grant preferably, but not exclusively, for specific equipment. A commitment for continued support cannot be given.

Guidelines and application forms are available from the Foundation’s website and from the Research Offices of most Universities or Research Institutions.

Closing date: Friday 5 October 2007.

NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.

COURIER ADDRESS: 142 Glenayr Avenue, Bondi Beach NSW

Application form is available from http://www.cooperfoundation.org.au/ApplicationForm2008.doc

Guidelines are available from http://www.cooperfoundation.org.au/Guidelines2008.doc

National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Postgraduate Scholarships for funding commencing in 2008

BIOMEDICAL POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
MEDICAL AND DENTAL POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
PHARMACY GUILD POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
PRIMARY HEALTH CARE POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH SCHOLARSHIPS
PUBLIC HEALTH POSTGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP
TRAINING SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIGENOUS HEALTH RESEARCH
PARTNERSHIP - SCHOLARSHIPS

Information on each of these scholarships is available at http://nhmrc.gov.au/fellows/types/granttype/scholars/

Application forms (including attachments) are available from http://nhmrc.gov.au/fellows/apply/granttype/scholars/

PhD Scholarship Investigating Mental Health in Athletes

The Australian Rotary Health Research Fund (ARHRF) invites applications for a PhD scholar investigating Mental Health in Athletes. In particular, the research should address suicide in middle-aged men with a focus on help seeking and/or mental health in high-level athletes.

Applications for the scholarship closes on Friday 27 July 2007.

The Scholarship will provide salary and incidental support for a postgraduate student who is undertaking full-time research in an area of research relevant to mental health/suicide. Only applicants about to commence, or already those engaged in their first or second years of a PhD are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.

The value of the scholarship is $25,000. The Scholarship will provide salary and incidental support for a postgraduate student who is undertaking full-time research in an area of research relevant to mental health/suicide. Only applicants about to commence, or those already engaged in their first or second year of a PhD are eligible to apply for the Scholarship.

The award will be made for one year in the first instance but can be extended for a maximum of three and a half years upon receipt of satisfactory annual progress reports.

For further information please visit: http://www.arhrf.org.au/docUploads/David.Henning.Mem.Parra.City.Suicide.athletes.doc