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Issue No. 286 - 6 November 2014
Top of the News
Australian Research Council (ARC) Major Grants Awards Announced
Successful projects within the ARC Discovery Program, Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRA, Discovery Early
Career Researcher Awards) and for research infrastructure (LIEF, Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and
Facilities) were announced yesterday. (Last year’s announcement included Future Fellowships which, this year,
were announced back in August).
Swinburne received just shy of $5 million dollars ($4,941,180) compared to $3.5 million dollars ($3,549,153)
last year. Adding the $2.5 million in Future Fellowships announced back in August, this is a total of $7.5 million
($7,459,852) or a 32% increase over 2013.
This is a very pleasing result given the extremely competitive research funding environment where
organisations like the ARC have less funding to share across an increased research base in Australian
universities.
We are also aware of several other grants on which our Swinburne researchers collaborated.
Congratulations to all those who were successful this year. These outcomes represent a great deal of
dedication and skill. To those who were unsuccessful, our commiserations and thanks for all the time and effort
involved.
Swinburne Research will be in further communication with all new grantees when further details arrive from the
ARC. Feedback as provided from the ARC will be forwarded to unsuccessful applicants in due course.
Results in detail
Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards (DECRAs)
Swinburne was awarded four Discovery Early Career Researcher Awards with total funding of $1,368,000. Of
the eight institutions that submitted DECRA applications in Victoria, Swinburne was ranked 1st in terms of
success rate. Whilst the average national success rate was 14.3%, Swinburne's success rate was 25% - the
second highest in the country.
Dr Xiangping Li from the Centre for Micro-Photonics will develop 3D opto-magnetic data storage
technologies to address the data storage challenges of big data centres ($345,000) Dr Ramon Lobato from the Swinburne Institute for Social Research will investigate how geoblocking by
content providers, and its circumvention by consumers. is shaping digital media consumption in Australia
($348,000)
Dr George Wang from Industrial Research Institute Swinburne will use nanotopography to improve the
efficiency of generating induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs) on biomaterial surfaces. iPSCs have
enormous potential in stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine, and disease-specific treatment
($360,000)
Dr Yun Li, currently at the Università di Trento in Italy, will join the Centre for Quantum and Optical
Science to explore the exotic quantum states emerging in ultracold atomic gases with artificially
engineered gauge fields ($315,000)
Discovery Projects
Seven successful Discovery Projects grants were awarded to Swinburne with total funding of $2,443,180. The
average national success rate in the number of Discovery Projects was 18% (compared to 19.9% in the last
round). Swinburne's success rate was 12.7%. In the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing, Dr Barbara Catinella, Dr Luca Cortese, Professor
Romeel Dave and Dr Amelie Saintonge will use very sensitive measurements of atomic and molecular
hydrogen gas and numerical simulations to better understand the evolution of galaxies in groups
($325,500)
In the same centre, Associate Professor Darren Croton, Dr Emma Ryan-Weber and Dr Arm Hassan, will
combine supercomputer simulations and Keck observations of distant cosmic gas and galaxies to better
understand the reionisation that occurred in the very early universe ($350,482)
Professor David Crewther, from the Centre for Human Psychopharmacology will investigate the perception
of colour, motion and form in the human vision system ($379,700)
In the Swinburne Institute for Social Research, Professor Jock Given, Professor Martin Cave and Professor
Erik Bohlin, will reconsider the management of the radiofrequency spectrum, previously y regarded as a
scarce resource, in the light of emerging technologies that enable spectrum sharing and refarming
($360,598)
Associate Professor Baohua Jia from the Centre for Micro-Photonics will investigate super-resolution direct
laser printing and simultaneous dopant activation of graphene oxide thin films for smart solar-powered
on-chip power systems for portable optoelectronic devices ($375,100)
Dr Justin Leontini, Professor John Sheridan and Dr David Lo Jacono from the School of Engineering will
investigate the flow-induced vibration of slender structures such as marine oil risers chimneys and bridges
and control mechanisms to maximise energy-generation ($355,900)
Professor Yun Yang from the Centre for Computing and Engineering Software Systems will develop smart
quality management tools for cloud-based software services ($295,900)
Linkage Infrastructure Equipment and Facilities
Two successful Linkage Infrastructure Equipment and Facilities grants were awarded to Swinburne with total
funding of $1,130,000. This scheme enjoyed a 41.5% national success rate. Two of Swinburne's three
applications submitted were successful i.e. 66.7% success rate.
Matthew Bailes and Willem van Straten will lead the construction of a ultra-wide-band receiver and signal
processing system for the Parkes 64-metre radio telescope. The collaboration also involves University of
Sydney, University of Melbourne, Curtin University of Technology, Monash University, University of
Western Australia, Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, Max Planck Institute
for Radio Astronomy and National Astronomical Observatories Chinese Academy of Sciences ($370,000)
Jeremy Mould and Karl Glazebrook will lead the Kunlun Infrared Sky Survey, the first exploration of the
time varying universe in the infrared. The collaboration also involves University of New South Wales,
Australian Astronomical Observatory, Purple Mountain Observatory China, University of Sydney, Australian
National University, California Institute of Technology and Texas A&M University ($760,000) Back
Special Announcements
ARC
NHMRC
NHMRC: RGMS - Version Upgrade
Researchers are reminded that NHMRC’s Research Grants Management System (RGMS) is offline until 15
November 2014 while NHMRC upgrades the system. NHMRC has extended the test and preview period for the upgraded version until 14 November.
Updated RGMS user guides and eLearning courses are also available for users to trial during this period - log
into http://www.rgmstest2.nhmrc.gov.au/ using your current RGMS details.
NHMRC - Summary of Changes to Grant Variations and Transfers (website)
NHMRC is simplifying the way some variations and transfers between institutions are managed.
These changes will take effect from 14 November.
View a summary of the changes and new instructions for variations online.
NHMRC - NHMRC Research Funding Facts Book 2013 (website)
NHMRC has released the 2013 edition of the funding facts book which features statistics on the outcomes of
the 2013 NHMRC application rounds, as well as historical statistical information.
NHMRC - Website Improvements (website)
NHMRC will release improvements to the NHMRC website on 6 November.
The changes address feedback from researchers and health professionals and include streamlined navigation
and an improved search function.
Other News
CRC Programme Review (website)
On 16 September 2014 the Minister for Industry announced a review of the CRC programme, to be led by Mr
David Miles AM, and released the Terms of Reference for the review.
A Discussion Paper was released on 21 October, with responses to the Discussion Paper due on Tuesday 11
November.
It is expected that the review will be completed by early 2015.
VicHealth - 2014 Innovation Research Grants
VicHealth is calling for applications from researchers to undertake a two-year innovative research project that
has the potential to generate large health gains for Victorian population groups.
Research proposals must respond to one of VicHealth’s Research Priorities:
Healthy eating
Physical activity
Tobacco
Alcohol
Mental wellbeing
For more information, please see the item in the Grants section of this edition of the Research Bulletin.
Reminder: Women's Development Group Information Session (website)
The Women's Development Group information session will be held Wednesday 19 November from 12.30 2.00pm.
It will explain the purpose and workings of the Women's Development Group.
For more information, please see the Swinburne Research website.
Vote for Arul Arulrajah and Mahdi Miri Disfani in The Australian Innovation Challenge Awards! (website)
Congratulations to Associate Professor Arul Arulrajah and Dr Mahdi Miri Disfani from the Centre for Sustainable
Infrastructure who have been made finalists in The Australian Innovation Challenge Awards for their work on
the use of reclaimed demolition materials, such as glass and bricks, to make 'green' roads and footpaths!
Members of the public are allowed to vote for their favourite nominee - please cast a vote for Arul and Mahdi!
Award winners will be announced November.
The Awards aim to recognise great ideas that could help Australia grasp opportunities or steel us against future
economic or environmental shocks and are helping drive some of the nation’s best ideas to commercialisation
or adoption.
2014 Swinburne Innovation Cup (website)
The 2014 Swinburne Innovation Cup final presentations, and awards ceremony was held on Thursday 23
October in the AGSE Foyer. The competition was a rousing success with 13 teams registering. The research
competition aims to identify and acknowledge research innovation by educating Swinburne researchers and
research students, and equipping them with engagement skills.
This year’s winners were:
Winning Project ($10,000 towards the project)
Nathan Kotlarewski - Faculty of Health, Arts and Design.
Title: New Product Development for Papua New Guinea Balsawood
Griffith Hack IP Prize ($5,000 of in kind services)
Reza Emdad - Faculty of Science, Engineering and Technology
Title: Crack Repair of Metallic Structures
National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund (NDLERF) (website)
The National Drug Law Enforcement Research Fund (NDLERF) has advised that it will not be undertaking a
grant funding round for 2014/15. This decision has been made by the NDLERF Board due to the limited
funding currently available.
The Commonwealth Department of Health has advised the Australian Institute of Criminology and NDLERF
Board of its decision to discontinue funding of NDLERF beyond 2014 - 15. This decision does not affect the
funding of any projects currently funded.
Respect Research Forum (website)
The Respect Research Forum is a public forum taking place this Thursday 6 November.
It has been organised by Respect Research - a campaign that believes the current government's cuts to
research funding is counter-productive and against the country’s long-term interests.
The Respect Research Forum panel will discuss these challenges, how the campaign to respect research can be
progressed, and how to grow an economy that drives innovation.
The forum will run from 5.30 - 7.30pm at the Melbourne Brain Centre, Parkville - attendees are asked to RSVP.
Australian Synchrotron – 2014 User Meeting and New User Symposium (website)
The Australian Synchrotron is holding its 2014 User Meeting 20 – 21 November and its 2014 New User
Symposium 19 November.
Registration for both events closes 10 November – please note both events will be held at the Australian
Synchrotron.
The Australian Synchrotron's annual User Meeting showcases some of the best research and investigations
undertaken at the facility, and provides its user community with updates on the latest developments and
technical advances in synchrotron science, both at home and at its sister light sources overseas.
The New User Symposium offers an introduction to the services offered across the facilities under the operation
of ANSTO, including synchrotron, accelerator, and neutron based techniques. The annual one-day event is
tailored to novice potential users of these techniques, and is to be held this year at the Australian Synchrotron’s
National Centre for Synchrotron Science (NCSS). Aspects of the event include access arrangements, including
available support, and some of the typical applications of techniques across biomedical research, materials and
physical sciences, and environmental fields.
Australian Academy of the Humanities and the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia – Mapping the
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences in Australia (website)
The Australian Academy of the Humanities and the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia recently
released a major new report - Mapping the Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences in Australia.
The report provides the most comprehensive account of student enrolments, teaching, and research in the
humanities, arts, and social sciences (HASS) sector to date.
It is a collaboration between the Australian Academy of the Humanities and the Academy of the Social Sciences
in Australia, with support from the Department of Industry and the Office of the Chief Scientist.
Victorian Endowment for Science, Knowledge and Innovation (veski) - Inspiring Women Professional
Development and Networking Event (website)
The Victorian Endowment for Science, Knowledge and Innovation (veski) is holding its inaugural professional
development and networking event for early-to-mid career researchers as part of its Inspiring Women program
Monday 8 December 2014.
Keep an eye on the Research Bulletin for further information!
CRC for Polymers 16th Australasian Polymer Summer School (16APSS) (website)
Registrations are now open for the 16th Australasian Polymer Summer School (16APSS) being held from
February 3 - 5 2015, at Monash University.
The 16APSS is jointly funded by the CRC for Polymers and the Royal Australian Chemical Institute (RACI)
Polymer Division and provides an excellent opportunity to gain an overview of important developments in
polymer science and engineering from experts in their field.
The Polymer Summer School is relevant for:
Students enrolled in higher degrees;
Undergraduate engineering and science students;
Post-doctoral fellows;
Anyone with a technical interest in polymers and polymer research
Update on the Implementation of the Defence Trade Controls Act (website)
The Chief Scientist, Professor Ian Chubb AC, Chair of the Defence Export Controls Steering Group, has released
a statement providing an update of the implementation of the Defence Trade Controls Act.
Research Library News
Research in education: specialist databases at Swinburne Library
Are you doing research in education? Browse the Library's suite of specialist educational databases.
ERIC (Educational Resources Research Center)
ERIC is the premier source of educational literature with over 100,000 full text documents. ERIC includes
journal articles, books, technical reports, policy papers, dissertations and conference papers. ERIC is also
searchable via EBSCO.
Education Research Complete (EBSCO)
Education Research Complete covers all levels of education from early childhood to higher education, and all
educational specialties, such as STEM education, educational technologies, blended learning, testing and
curriculum as well as administration, policy, funding and related social issues.
A + Education (Informit)
A+ Education is produced in partnership with the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER),
Australia’s peak educational body. The database covers all aspects of learning and teaching with contributions
from leading researchers in teacher training and articles on policy, curriculum and pedagogical developments. It
has 67, 000+ full text articles with substantial Australian content.
EdITLib Digital Library
EdITLib includes peer-reviewed papers on research developments and applications related to all aspects of
educational technology and e-learning. It is produced by the Association for the Advancement of Computing in
Education.
See also our subject guides, where you'll find key journals, ebooks and more.
STEM education research
Educational technologies
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Ethics
New Ethics Announcements
SHESC and SUHREC Appraisal Deadlines - For current deadlines please visit the Swinburne
Research ethics website.
Human Ethics Application Deadlines (website)
The next deadline for applications for SHESC review is Monday 17 November.
The next deadline for applications for SUHREC review is Friday 28 November.
Membership Call for Subcommittees of Swinburne's Human Research Ethics Committee (SUHREC)
Expressions of interest are invited from Swinburne academic staff to serve as members on Subcommittees
(SHESCs) of Swinburne's Human Research Ethics Committee (SUHREC). Membership can be sought and/or
offered as either regular or alternate/additional appointments. A regular Subcommittee meets 6-9 times per
annum depending on the number of ethics clearance applications received.
Current membership comprises academic members from diverse disciplines and backgrounds including the
following academic/research areas: qualitative research; behavioural sciences, preferably psychology; and
business/management disciplines, etc.
Confidential expressions of interest should include a short CV and explanation relevant to the preferred criteria
and brief duties of membership statement. The membership statement is available from the Research Ethics
Officer. As these positions carry significant responsibility and commitment, applications should include the
support of their Dean or equivalent.
Applications should be sent c/- Research Ethics Officer, Swinburne Research (H68) or to
[email protected] as soon as practicable, preferably no later than Friday 28 November 2014.
Subcommittee appointments are made by SUHREC.
Enquiries on research ethics administration can be directed to Dr Astrid Nordmann, Research Ethics Officer on
ext 3845.
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ARC, NHMRC & Other Major Initiatives
There are no new ARC, NHMRC or other major initiatives advertised in this edition of the Swinburne Research
Bulletin.
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Grants
Swinburne Research has specific procedures that relate to the review and submission of research grant
applications. Please visit the Swinburne Research website for more information.
Generally, research income other than donations and income from schemes listed on the Australian
Competitive Grants Register will incur a levy. Please refer to the 'Divisional Overhead Recovery' policy for
more information on this levy, including the definition of 'donation' in this context and further instances of
levy-applicable/levy-exempt funding.
Please note that Research funds are assessed for inclusion in the annual HERDC research data collection
only where funds are lodged in a research account opened by Swinburne Research as part of the funds
acceptance process.
All new funding applications submitted to Swinburne Research must be accompanied by an Application
Coversheet. Please visit the Swinburne Research website to download the Coversheet.
Search the full list of current opportunities in the funding opportunities database
Fund Name
Fund Type Closing Date Details *external closing date
Victorian Life Sciences Computation Initiative
(VLSCI) - 2015 Resource Allocation Scheme (RAS)
Round
Grants
9 November
2014 *
More
VicHealth - 2014 Innovation Research Grants
Expressions of Interest
Grants
10 November
2014
More
Climate & Development Knowledge Network
(CDKN) - Pakistan Low Carbon Scenario Analysis
Invitation to Tender
Grants
11 November
2014
More
Australasian Sarcoma Study Group - Johanna
Sewell Sarcoma Research Grant
Grants
13 November
2014
More
Australasian Sarcoma Study Group - Leon Stone
Sarcoma Research Grant
Grants
13 November
2014
More
Perpetual - IMPACT Philanthropy Expressions of
Interest
Grants
18 November
2014
More
Emergency Medicine Foundation - National
Research Project Grants
Grants
20 November
2014
More
SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund
- Grants
Grants
20 November
2014
More
Bupa Health Foundation - Expressions of
Interest
Grants
5 December
2014
More
Grants
15 December
2014
More
Hans Rausing Endangered Languages Project Endangered Languages Documentation Programme
(ELDP) Small Grants
Grants
7 January
2015
More
(ELDP) Major Documentation Project (MDP)
Grants
7 January
2015
More
Fritz Thyssen Foundation - Project Grants
Grants
15 January
More
Allen Foundation - Grants
2015
Grants
21 January
2015
More
Grants
21 January
2015
More
Percy Sladen Memorial Fund - Grants
Grants
21 January
2015
More
Culture & Animals Foundation (CAF) - Grants
Grants
21 January
2015
More
International Progressive MS Alliance Collaborative Network Awards
Grants
21 January
2015
More
Victorian Life Sciences Computation Initiative
(VLSCI) - Start-up Grants
Grants
Ongoing *
More
National Foundation for Medical Research and
Innovation (NFMRI) - Portfolio 3 Expressions of
Interest
Grants
Ongoing
More
Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy - Grants
Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR)/UK
Department for International Development (DFID) Private Enterprise Development in Low-Income
Countries (PEDL) Exploratory Research Grants
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Fellowships
Fund Name
Parkinson's Disease Foundation (PDF) - Postdoctoral Fellowships for Basic Scientists Letters of
Intent
Fellowships
21 November
2014
More
State Library of Victoria - AGL Shaw Summer
Research Fellowships
Fellowships 26 November
2014 *
More
Animals and Society Institute/Wesleyan Animal
Studies - Human-Animal Studies Fellowship
Fellowships 30 November
2014 *
More
National Sporting Library & Museum (NSLM) John H. Daniels Fellowship
Fellowships
1 January
2015 *
More
American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation
Distinguished Visiting Professorships in Buddhist
Studies
Fellowships
6 January
2015
More
(ELDP) Individual Post-doctoral Fellowship (IPF)
Fellowships
7 January
2015
More
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Travel
There are no new Travel grants advertised in this edition of the Swinburne Research Bulletin.
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Scholarships
Fund Name
Australian Consortium for Social and Political
Research Incorporated (ACSPRI) - Indigenous HDR
Scholarship
19 November
2014 *
More
Australian Meat Processor Corporation (AMPC) - Scholarships 20 November
Postgraduate Program
2014
More
2015 Victoria India Doctoral Scholarships
(VIDS) Expressions of Interest
More
Scholarships
Scholarships 25 November
2014
Hans Rausing Endangered Languages Project Endangered Languages Documentation Programme Scholarships
(ELDP) Individual Graduate Scholarships (IGS)
7 January
2015
More
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Prizes & Awards
Fund Name
Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC) International Recognition Award
Prizes and
Awards
15 January
2015 *
More
Heart Foundation - Research Medal for Lifetime
Contribution to Cardiovascular Research
Prizes and
Awards
30 January
2015 *
More
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Other Funding Resources
Websites
Previous issues of The Research Bulletin
Research Professional a comprehensive funding opportunities database, with all funding opportunities
eligibility verified for Australian researchers.
Grants.gov
Philanthropy Australia
Victorian Government Tender Site databases
JASON (Joint Academic Scholarships On-line Network)
Swinburne Business and Industry
Publications held in the Swinburne library to assist researchers in
the grant application process
The below links will take you to a list of library resources that have relevance to the following key words:
Grant Funding
Philanthropy Australia
Research Grants
Philanthropy Grants
Proposal Writing
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