Cancer PhD Scholarship @ Curtin University
Deadline for applications is Jan 22.

 

This scholarship nwill support a student to develop an intervention encouraging men with colorectal symptoms to seek appropriate health care advice sooner rather than later. The project should explore the factors that impact on health seeking behaviour in men within this context and may include a review of the pathways to care for men who have been diagnosed with colorectal cancer or a premalignant condition. It is anticipated that the proposal will develop and evaluate an intervention to promote early diagnosis and treatment of colorectal cancer.

The value of the scholarship is $25,000 pa for 3 years with the possibility of an extension of up to 6 months. More details at http://scholarships.curtin.edu.au/scholarship.cfm?id=802

 

My Curtin source tells me that one of the benefits of the scholarship is that you meet entrepreneur Richard Branson in March!

 

COAG Healthy Communities National Program Grants
Deadline Feb 12

The Department of Health and Ageing is seeking Expressions of Interest from not-for-profit organisations to deliver proven and sustainable programs aimed at improving adults' physical activity levels, healthy eating behaviours and/or weight. The aim of the National Program Grants is to help organisations that have demonstrated success in delivering community-based healthy lifestyle programs in at least two locations to expand their program nationally……..Applicants can apply for funding of up to $1.1 million (GST inclusive) over the period June 2010 to June 2013.

 

Information about the project and how to apply is available on the Department's Internet site (www.health.gov.au/tenders). See under Grants towards the bottom of the page GrantITA 201/0910. [If you have problems doing this, email Emma at COAGHealthyCommunities@health.gov.au )

 

Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 12 February 2010.

 

Churchill Fellowships

Deadline Feb 26

 

Available to any Australian citizen over the age of 18 who has a desire to conduct research overseas. So far, 11 people have been awarded fellowships for studies related to human and animal nutrition. The amount of money awarded per Fellowship varies as it is calculated based on the number of countries visited, the duration of the approved Fellowship and an estimated airfare. The average is currently about $25,000. Duration of trip is 4-8 weeks.
More information at http://www.churchilltrust.com.au/

 

Fulbright Scholarships for Australians

Each year, the Fulbright Commission offers approximately 20-25 scholarships to Australian citizens to study, lecture or undertake research in the US.  Fulbright scholarships:

- are open to people of all ages

- are multi-disciplinary

- are a two-way exchange

- provide an opportunity for enrichment

- consider the wider potential of applicants

- offer flexibility

- have well developed support systems in Australian and the US

- open the door to an established international network.

 

Applications open annually mid-year. For further information, visit their website

www.fulbright.com.au

 

Young Researchers - LIke to Visit US National Insitutes of Health?

The Australian Academy of Science invites Expressions of Interest from junior scientists who are no more than 30 years of age to visit the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the United States of America. Proposals in any health-related field of natural science will be considered. Air travel and living allowance offered. Duration of visit: 6-13 weeks. Details at www.science.org.au/internat/berry.htm

Applications open in the latter half of each year.

 

L'Oreal Australia: For Women in Science Fellowships

With the support of the Australian National Commission for UNESCO, and endorsed by the Australian Academy of Science
[Details of the 2008 winners are at www.scienceinpublic.com/loreal/2008/ - these awards are offered annually.]
The three $20,000 Fellowships are intended to help early career women scientists to consolidate their careers and rise to leadership positions in science. The Fellowships are awarded to women who have shown scientific excellence in their career to date and who have an appropriate research plan that will be assisted by the one-year Fellowship. Application is open to post-doctoral researchers (Australian citizens or permanent residents) who completed their PhD since 20 June 2003.

Guidelines at www.scienceinpublic.com/loreal/how_to_nominate.htm