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Internal Sydney Medical School Process for the International Program Development Fund (IPDF)

The International Program Development Fund (IPDF) is run through the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (International) and provides catalyst grants to academic staff to encourage international research collaboration and is an important tool in supporting initiatives in internationalisation. The aim is to foster international partnerships in research, teaching and learning, capacity building and other areas with high profile partners in priority regions. In response to a review of the IPDF process, the DVCI has implemented a new online application system this year for IPDF applications. The 2012 round of the IPDF was announced in May. The on-line application opens Monday 20 June and closes 19th August.

As we have done previously, the Office for Global Health (OGH) will coordinate an internal advice and review process for Sydney Medical School applications PRIOR to final online submission to IPDF secretariat. This allows time to advice and assist with preparation as well as review penultimate applications before the Dean has to rank them for matched funding.

Please make note of the following INTERNAL SMS DEADLINES which have been approved by the Dean:

  1. No later than 26th June: SMS staff let OGH (or Hoc Mai for Vietnam applications) know ASAP whether they are thinking of submitting an IPDF application so that we can advise and assist re: new process, criteria, SMS priorities etc. The sooner you notify us the better.
  2. By 8th August (9.30am): SMS staff MUST submit their PENULTIMATE applications internally to fiona.thien@sydney.edu.au in OGH (either by email or hardcopy) for internal review, discussion and approval by OGH/Hoc Mai and the Dean. Any final feedback will be given by the 16th August prior to online submission.
  3. 19th August: All IDPF applicants MUST submit their own applications using the online IPDF system by this date. OGH and Hoc Mai are not responsible for submission of applications.

Sydney Medical School applications focussing on our research themes and in the following priority regions are strongly encouraged (but not essential): Africa; East Asia; South East Asia; South Asia; Pacific

Applications from early career researchers or first time applicants are also encouraged by SMS and the DVCI.

Please contact the relevant Country Manager listed below if you are planning on submitting an IPDF application or have any questions:

Dilhani Bandaranayake (Senior Manager - International Relations)
Regions: South East Asia (low income countries); South Asia; Pacific; Europe
dilhani.bandararanayake@sydney.edu.au

Louise Freckelton (Senior Manager - International Relations)
Regions: East Asia; South East Asia (high income countries); the Americas
louise.freckelton@sydney.edu.au

Mohsen Soliman (Manager - International Relations)
Regions/Countries: Middle East; Africa; Indonesia
moshen.soliman@sydney.edu.au

Rhondda Glasson (Executive Officer – Học Mãi The Australia Vietnam Medical Foundation)
Country: Vietnam


More information about the IPDF (including guidelines and a list of contact staff for each faculty) can be found at http://sydney.edu.au/international/ipdf.shtml

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National Breast Cancer Foundation - Postdoctoral Training Fellowship

The purpose of the Postdoctoral Training Fellowships is to provide outstanding researchers who have recently completed a PhD with support to pursue their breast cancer research interests and increase their research capability. The overall aim is to attract, train and retain our most talented breast cancer researchers of the future. At the time of application the applicant must have no more than five years postdoctoral experience. Postdoctoral Training Fellowships are available for up to four years at $90,000 p.a. including salary stipend, oncosts and some research-related expense. This year (2011) we are delighted to announce our partnership with Cure Cancer Australia Foundation (CCAF) who will contribute $90,000 for the first year of each fellowship.

Eligibility: Outlined on the National Breast Cancer Foundation website.

Application guide: Available on the National Breast Cancer Foundation website.

Indirect cost recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Office Contact: Gab Fuller on 8627 8113 or at gabrielle.fuller@sydney.edu.au

Internal closing date: 21 July 2011

External closing date: 28 July 2011

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National Breast Cancer Foundation - Early Career Fellowship

The Early Career Fellowship will support the salary and research of outstanding new investigators with a vision to expand the scale and scope of breast cancer research in Australia. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate their potential to develop high performing teams that will produce high quality research outcomes.

The specific aims of the scheme are to:

  • Develop the most outstanding and creative breast cancer researchers across the range of disciplines in biomedical, clinical, health services and public health research.
  • Foster mentoring and collaboration of talented early career researchers, and facilitate integration of these new investigators into successful research teams.
  • Enhance quality and foster expansion of the scale and scope of breast cancer research in Australia.
  • Carry out research that is of major importance and with the potential to impact on breast cancer outcomes.

Eligibility: At the time of application the applicant must have at least 5 but no more than 8 years postdoctoral or equivalent experience. Further information is available on the National Breast Cancer Foundation website.

Amount awarded: The maximum funding available for each Early Career Fellowship is up to $150,000 per annum over four years. The funding provided will cover:

  • The salary of the Fellow (up to $100,000 per annum).
  • Up to $50,000 per annum towards the research project.

Application guide: Available on the National Breast Cancer Foundation website.

Indirect cost recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.
Research Office Contact: Gab Fuller on 8627 8113 or at gabrielle.fuller@sydney.edu.au

Internal closing date: 21 July 2011

External closing date: 28 July 2011

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The Leukaemia Foundation - Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Leukaemia Foundation's 'Vision to Cure' is actively realised in our National Research Program (NRP). The NRP seeks to foster innovative research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers like leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma and related blood disorders. The program includes grants-in-aid to provide seed funding for novel research projects, whilst our fellowships and scholarships program aims to encourage talented young scientists, medical graduates and researchers to pursue a career in basic, applied or translational research to find cures and better ways to care for patients and families living with haematological malignancies. Applications are considered in all fields of research which will improve outcomes for people with blood cancers and related disorders.

Eligibility: Outlined on the Leukaemia Foundation website.

Amount awarded: $100,000 (75% salary + 25% consumables)/annum

Application guide: For more information click here

Indirect cost recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Office Contact: Gab Fuller on 8627 8113 or at gabrielle.fuller@sydney.edu.au

Internal closing date: 22 July 2011

External closing date: 29 July 2011

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RANZCR ASM 2011 - Radiation Oncology Conference Scholarships for Resident Medical Officers and Senior Medical Officers

The Australian Government, Department of Health and Ageing (Radiation Oncology Section) has provided funding for conference scholarships to eligible Australian participants to attend The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Radiologists 2011 Annual Scientific Meeting (ASM) being held from 6-9 October in Melbourne.

Expected to attract a broad and diverse range of health care professionals from around the world, in excess of 1,100 delegates, the ASM will be a premier scientific event. The theme of the radiation oncology scientific program is “From bench top to couch top and back”, with a focus on radiation and molecular biology that is pertinent to clinical radiation oncology practice in the 21st century. More information on the radiation oncology program can be found at: http://www.ranzcr2011.com

An impressive list of local and international speakers has been secured and workshops will once again be a feature of the program. There will be several sessions for trainees to facilitate interaction with invited speakers.
Twenty (20) scholarships will be available to Interns, Junior House Officers (JHO), Senior House Officers (SHO),and Principal House Officers (PHO) who are interested in specialising in the field of radiation oncology and includes radiation oncology registrars. Interested parties must be currently working in Australia and are required to complete an application form.

Successful applicants will receive funding for meeting registration, air travel and accommodation with a value of up to $2,595 (inc. GST).

Closing date for applications will be Friday 29 July 2011

Late applications cannot be accepted.

For further information please contact:
Ms Kylie Clarke,
Communications Coordinator
Email: kylie.clarke@ranzcr.edu.au
Ph: 02 9268 9712

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The Medical Advances Without Animals (MAWA) - Research Grant

The Medical Advances Without Animals Trust (MAWA) offers research grants which MAWA considers will further the aims of the Trust to advance medical science and improve human health and therapeutic interventions without using animals and animal products.

Research should be directed towards the development of methodologies that replace the use of animals and animal products in medical research, or provide animal free alternatives to existing research efforts.

Amount awarded: Up to $30,000 from one - three years.

Application guide: For more information please click here.

Indirect cost recovery: This scheme is exempt from University of Sydney indirect costs.

Research Grants contact: Gab Fuller on 8627 8113 or at gabrielle.fuller@sydney.edu.au

Closing date: Applications may be submitted at any time.

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