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Archived Research & General Notices 2006
Research & General Notices for 2006 are listed below. To view notices from previous years, select the relevant year.
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DECEMBER 2006
16 DECEMBER 2006
SPECIAL CALL FOR RESEARCH APPLICATIONS INTO COMPLEMENTARY AND ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE
This call provides an opportunity for Australian researchers to submit proposals for excellent and innovative research that will generate evidence and increase knowledge in the area of Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Total funding of up to $5 million is available for this initiative. The applications for this call will close 30 March 2007.
» Further information on the Special Call for Research Applications into Complementary and Alternative Medicine11 DECEMBER 2006
Information regarding the NHMRC's call for nomination of suitable individuals for its 2007 GRPs
9 DECEMBER 2006
DEMENTIA RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM
Call for applications - Round 2 Priority Driven Research Grants
The Dementia Research Program is a joint initiative between the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Department of Health and Ageing. The program is part of the Australian Government’s Helping Australians with dementia and their carers ‘Making Dementia a National Health Priority’ initiative.
A total of up to $11.5 million is available for research on identified gaps in applied and translational research that aims to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their carers
» Further information on applying for Round 2 Dementia Research Grants
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NOVEMBER 2006
25 NOVEMBER 2006
GENERAL PRACTICE CLINICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMCall for applications - Round 2 Priority Driven Research Grants
The General Practice Clinical Research Program is funded under the Australian Government’s Primary Health Care Research, Evaluation and Development (PHC RED) Strategy (Phase 2). The broad theme area for this round of funding is 'Chronic Disease'. Applications are invited that are policy-relevant and significant both in terms of disease burden and the potential to support better clinical practice.
» Further information on applying for Round 2 General Practice Clinical Research Grants
13 NOVEMBER 2006
The JDRF Islet Transplantation Program in Australia
Request for Application - Immune Tolerance
Islet transplantation as a therapy for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)
Islet transplantation as a therapy for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) has been an important focus of JDRF support, and significant progress has occurred in recent years. As such, islet transplantation holds much promise for restoring normal blood glucose in individuals with T1D, but the success of this approach is dependent upon effective therapies for tolerance induction to prevent islet allograft rejection.
» Download: JDRF Request for Application — Immune Tolerance (PDF, 133kb) 
» Download: JDRF Request for Application — Immune Tolerance (RTF, 586kb) 
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OCTOBER 2006
30 OCTOBER 2006
» Dementia Research Workshop - DEMENTIA RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM
Registration has been extended to 17 November
Policy, relevance and methodology information for potential applicants.
27th November 2006, Adelaide.
25 OCTOBER 2006
Dementia Research Workshop
The National Health and Medical Research Council together with the Department of Health and Ageing will conduct a workshop in Adelaide in late November on Policy Relevance and Methodology for potential applicants for strategic awards in dementia research. The Workshop will be formally advertised in the press and on the NHMRC website on Saturday 28 October.
3 OCTOBER 2006
» Palliative Care Research Fellowships and Scholarships
Advance Notification
The Palliative Care Research Program is a joint initiative between the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Department of Health and Ageing. The program is part of the Australian Government’s Palliative Care in the Community initiative.
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SEPTEMBER 2006
22 SEPTEMBER 2006
» The New Australia Fellowship for Health and Medical Research
Invitation to apply - funding to commence in 2007
The Australia Fellowship is for outstanding senior health and medical researchers across all disciplines and will consist of a one line budget of $800,000 per annum for five years. Applications are invited from leading researchers both in Australia and around the world.
18 SEPTEMBER 2006
» Diabetes Vaccine Development Centre Expressions of Interest for funding in 2007 now open
The Diabetes Vaccine Development Centre (DVDC) is inviting organisations to submit Expressions of Interest (EOI) for funding in mid 2007 that have the potential to meet the DVDC's mission. The deadline for EOIs is 6 November 2006.
11 SEPTEMBER 2006
» Public Consultation Paper on the Advisory Council on Intellectual Property (ACIP) report on patents and experimental use
To assist in developing the government response to the ACIP Report, Patents and Experimental Use, IP Australia is seeking specific comments on the inclusion of an experimental use exemption into the Patents Act. In particular, they are seeking comment from interested members of the public on questions contained in page 9 of the consultation paper by 29 September 2006. Further information including the link to the consultation paper and a copy of the ACIP report can be found at http://www.ipaustralia.gov.au/resources/news_new.shtml#35
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AUGUST 2006
28 AUGUST 2006
» Special Program Grants in Type 1 Diabetes now open
Expressions of Interest are being invited for the Special Program grants in Type 1 Diabetes for funding in 2007. The deadline for the Expressions of Interest is 4 October 2006.
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JULY 2006
Up to $1.8 million is available for grants to fund research that will develop capacity within the palliative care research community. Projects funded through this research program will generate evidence that will lead to improved quality of life, improved clinical practice and better informed policy development.
7 JULY 2006
» International Human Frontier Science Program Fellowship scheme now open.
Applications are now open for the international Human Frontier Science Program fellowship scheme to commence in 2007. The deadline for the long-term and cross-disciplinary fellowship program is 31 August 2006.
Australia, through the NHMRC, became a member of this internationally renowned program in 2004. The Human Frontier Science Program supports novel, innovative and interdisciplinary basic research focused on the complex mechanisms of living organisms. The Program has an interdisciplinary focus and fellowships are offered to scientists from fields such as physics, mathematics, chemistry, computer science, engineering as well as biology to focus on the problems at the frontier of the life sciences.
7 JULY 2006
» National Health Committee membership list (NHC)
View more information about the functions, composition and membership list of the NHC
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JUNE 2006
21 JUNE 2006
» Submissions from the Second Round of Community Consultation on the Review of the National Statement on Ethical Conduct in Human Research
Authors of submissions were asked for permission to upload their submissions on the NHMRC's web-site. Of the 183 submitters, 148 gave their permission for their comments on the second draft to be placed on the website. These are displayed below as either organisational or private submissions.
16 JUNE 2006
» Short Term Exchange/Study scheme
Applications are now open for Short Term Exchange/Study schemes to commence in 2007.
The Tripartite Agreement signed in 2002, by the CIHR, HRC NZ and NHMRC aims to support research in the area of Indigenous peoples' health, with the goal of improving the health of Indigenous peoples' in these three countries.
One of the expected outcomes of the Tripartite Agreement includes enabling international exchange programs for researchers and research students involved in Indigenous peoples' health.
The Short Term Exchange/Study scheme was developed in response to interest expressed by researchers to develop links with Canada and New Zealand.
9 JUNE 2006
» NHMRC Grants Funding 2003-2006
NHMRC Research Funding dataset containing details of grants active from 2003 to 2006 including all new grants in those years - data from RMIS as at 6 May 06
8 JUNE 2006
» 2006 Human Genetics Advisory Committee (HGAC) - Community Consultative Workshop, Melbourne
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) HGAC held its first public meeting with Community and Stakeholder Organisations to consider issues related to Human Genetics in Australia in Melbourne on 8 June 2006.
7 JUNE 2006
» RAO ALERT - PALLIATIVE CARE
The recent Federal Budget committed further funds of almost $63 million to a range of Palliative Care strategies. It is anticipated that an investment in Palliative Care Research to support mainstreaming of this research area into other funding sources such as the general NHMRC funding rounds will be part of this program.
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MAY 2006
29 MAY 2006
» Diabetes Vaccine Development Centre
The Centre is inviting organisations to submit EOIs for funding in late 2006 that have the potential to meet DVDC's mission.
19 MAY 2006
» National Ethics Application Form
The NHMRC is pleased to announce that the National Ethics Application Form (NEAF) is now available for public use. NEAF is a dynamic, interactive, web-based tool for researchers of all disciplines to complete research ethics proposals for submission to Human Research Ethics Committees (HRECs).
To access NEAF, please go to the independent NEAF website at www.neaf.gov.au. This website also provides you with a map of the NEAF structure (Quick Reference Map) and information about the development of NEAF.
12 MAY 2006
» A Healthy Start to Life for All Australians Strategic Award- call for Expressions of Interest
The NHMRC will provide up to $5 million over 5 years to support innovative research that has an interdisciplinary and inter sectoral approach to child health.
Expressions of Interest are due by 5.00 pm AEST 10 July 2006 for funding beginning in 2007.
11 MAY 2006
» Research Committee National Roadshow May/June 2006 (PDF, 75kb)
RC will be conducting a national road-show during May and June of this year. The purpose of the road-show is to provide an opportunity for RC to discuss intended changes to NHMRC's research funding processes with researchers and research administrators alike. In addition to discussing the changes to NHMRC processes, the RC will take the opportunity to present international funding opportunities - Human Frontier Science Program and European Union.
10 MAY 2006
» NHMRC Chair welcomes major increase in funding
The Chair of the National Health and Medical Research Council, Professor John Shine AO, has welcomed the Australian Government's $905 million boost to health and medical research funding.
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APRIL 2006
13 Apr 2006
» Research Grants 2006
Information on the Haemophilia Foundation Australia's Research Grants for 2006 Applications are invited for grants for medical, scientific or social research relating to haemophilia, von Willebrand disorder and related coagulation disorders, and/or medically acquired blood borne viruses.
An amount of $75,000 will be allocated and grants will be made to one or more projects in this 2006 funding round.
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MARCH 2006
31 Mar 2006
» Message from the CEO —
2005 NHMRC National Stakeholder Survey
Report on a survey of Stakeholders showing awareness and satisfaction levels with the NHMRC and a range of its activities and products
24 Mar 2006
» Draft - Guidelines for the creation, breeding, care and use of genetically modified and cloned animals for scientific purposes
The draft guidelines incorporates notes for investigators, Animal Ethics Committees and animal care staff on the breeding, care and use of genetically modified and cloned animals for scientific purposes. This is the second and final round of consultations
11 Mar 2006
» Notification of Call for application Under the Dementia Research Grants Program
A total of $16 million is available for research on identified gaps in applied and translational research that aims to improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their carers. It is anticipated that there will be two calls for research with up to $10 million available in Round 1
4 Mar 2006
» Notification of call for expressions of interest under the Health Services research Program
The NHMRC has set aside $20 million over 5 years for the Round 3 call for Health Services Research and is calling for expressions of interest
2 Mar 2006
» The Life and Physical awards for young scientists (aged 35 and below):
The Prime Minister's Prize for Science $300,000 is awarded for an outstanding specific achievement or series of related achievements in any area of sicence advancing human welfare or benefitting society. It is awarded to an individual or jointly to up to 4 individuals.
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FEBRUARY 2006
13 Feb 2006
The NHMRC continues to work towards simplifying, streamlining and raising the profile, significance and responsiveness of NHMRC-funded health and medical research.
8 Feb 2006
» Launch of pilot National Ethics Application Form for external testing
The NHMRC is pleased to announce the commencement of the external usability testing phase of the new National Ethics Application Form (NEAF). NEAF is an electronic, web-based form for use by researchers in any research discipline when submitting research proposals to one or more Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC) for review. It is hoped that all Australian HRECs will accept submissions from researchers using this form.
Close to 300 people have registered to test NEAF, comprising of researchers, sponsors, HREC and research administrators, and HREC members. External testing concludes on 3 March 2006. NEAF is then expected to become available to all in mid to late March 2006.
The NHMRC is making NEAF available with the support of the Australian Research Council and the Australian Vice Chancellors' Committee.
2 Feb 2006
» Revised Application Form and Closing Date for National Research Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases
Researchers and RAOs preparing applications for funding under the National Research Centre for Asbestos Related Diseases program are advised to check for changes to the application form and instructions on the NHMRC web site.
If the earlier version of the form has been successfully completed, there is no need to complete the new version since the changes to the form are mainly structural. However, recognizing the inconvenience and delays that may have been caused by the original form, the deadline for applications has been extended to cob Monday 13 February 2006.
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JANUARY 2006
31 Jan 2006
» Australia Day Honours List
The NHMRC is very proud to congratulate the following Australia Day 2006 honours recipients: Prof. Villis Marshall; Emeritus Professor Ian Falconer, Professor David Henderson-Smart; and Professor Ian Hickie.
11 Jan 2006
The NHMRC is calling for nominations for appointment of suitably qualified individuals to its 2006 Grant Review Panels
11 Jan 2006
» 2006/2007 Funding calendar
Timetable and Procedures sorted by Grant Type and Date Relating to Research and Training Grants and Awards for Funding Commencing in FY 2006-07
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