New Funding, Prizes & Awards - January 2021

Please ensure that you pay careful attention to internal and external deadlines and any eligibility and compliance conditions detailed within the funding opportunity links below.  

• Rationalist Society of Australia Grants – Applications Now Open
• Funding Available in Kidney Research
• McGill’s 2021 Louis and Artur Lucian Award for Research in Circulatory Diseases – Nominations now open
• 2021 Funding Available for Frontotemporal Dementia Research
• Researcher Exchange & Development in Industry (REDI) - REDI Fellowship Program
• National Foundation for Medical Research and Innovation Grants

WALT Institute - Free Online Masterclass - Setting and Kicking Goals for 2021 and Beyond

The WALT Institute is kicking off the new year with a FREE LIVE Masterclass for YOU - Setting and Kicking Goals for 2021 and Beyond!  You’ll discover the step-by-step formula for setting goals that will ignite your passion and drive you to follow through and achieve so much more than you thought possible in 2021.

Open to all RESEARCHERS, ACADEMICS, ECR’s, MCR’S, POST-GRAD STUDENTS in STEMM.

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Setting And Kicking Goals For 2021 and Beyond!

Which camp are you in?

• Many people say goals are overrated, a waste of time or just ‘not for them’  
• Others struggle to meet the goals they set and always feel like they are failing  

Setting and accomplishing goals increases our motivation, enhances our confidence and sets us up to live a life with purpose and meaning! But do we actually follow-through?

Let’s get more effective at achieving those stubborn ones that always seem to remain unmet and trip us up!

You’ll discover the formula for setting goals that will ignite your passion and drive you forwards, to follow through and achieve so much more than you thought possible.

When:  Saturday 23rd January 2021 @10 am AEDT Online.

REGISTER HERE

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Please direct questions to Elizabeth or Christine at The WALT Institute at info@waltinstitute.com.

Note: By registering for this Webinar – you will also receive weekly inspirational blogs from WALT Institute.

Emerging Researcher Fellowships 2021 - Applications are open

The applications for the Emerging Researcher Fellowships 2021 are open. For more information and to read about the 2020 recipients please visit: https://monashhealth.org/research/emerging-researcher-fellowships/

ARC Discovery Project Webinar

Please join a webinar on ARC Discovery Projects, led by Prof Mike Ryan, Deputy Dean Research & Research Infrastructure.  The webinar will go over the scheme, the ARC Medical Research Policy, and advice from members of the ARC College of Experts.  

• Date: Tuesday, 19 January 2021
• Time: 11:30 AM -12:30 PM
• Venue: Via Zoom

Please register for the webinar here to receive the Zoom link.

The webinar will be recorded and posted on the MNHS Intranet for those who are unable to attend.

MRFF Grant Opportunities - Summary of the multiple open (and forecast) schemes

The beginning of 2021 will be busy for MRFF grants with multiple grant opportunities open, or soon to open, across the MRFF schemes. These grants have been opened in batches so below is the summary of information currently available on all open and forecast schemes. Please let Karen McConalogue know if you have any questions or will be applying for these grants.

IMPORTANT ELIGIBILITY NOTICE re: NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS YOU CAN APPLY FOR: Please note that under MRFF guidelines the rules now generally limit  the number of applications. Usually (not always) the limit is that a  person must not be named as a Chief Investigator (CI) on more than one application submitted to a specific grant opportunity OR where streams exist within one grant then an applicant may be restricted to one application per Stream. It is vital that applicants carefully read the eligibility rules for each grant opportunity as the rules can vary across MRFF schemes. IF IN DOUBT PLEASE CONTACT Karen McConalogue.

CURRENTLY OPEN MRFF GRANT OPPORTUNITIES

PREVENTIVE AND PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH INITIATIVE

1) 2020 Efficient Use of Existing Medicines Grant Opportunity

• Minimum data:  20-Jan-2021
• Closing date: 3 FEB 2021  

2) 2020 Maternal, First 2000 Days, and Childhood Health Grant Opportunity  

• Minimum data:  20-Jan-2021
• Closing date: 3 FEB 2021  

3) 2020 Quality, Safety and Effectiveness of Medicine Use and Medicine Intervention by Pharmacists Grant Opportunity  (Via Dept of Industry)

• Closing date: 23 FEB 2021  

MISSIONS

4) 2020 Cardiovascular Health Grant Opportunity (Cardiovascular Health Mission)

• Funding is available in 3 Streams (see guidelines for details) 
• Minimum data 17-Feb-2021
• Closing Date 03-Mar-2021

5) 2020 Stem Cell Therapies Grant Opportunity (Stem Cell Mission)

• Funding is available in 5 Streams (see guidelines for fuller details)
• Minimum data 17-Feb-2021
• Closing Date 03-Mar-2021

6) 2020 Genomics Health Futures Mission Grant Opportunity (Genomics Mission)

• Funding is available in 3 Streams (see guidelines for details)
• Minimum data 17-Feb-2021
• Closing Date 3-Mar-2021

7) 2020 Traumatic Brain Injury Mission Grant Opportunity (TBI Mission)

• Funding is available in 5 Streams  (see guidelines for details)
• Minimum data 17-Feb-2021
• Closing Date 03-Mar-2021

8) 2020 Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Grant Opportunity (Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission)

• Funding is available in 4 Streams (see Guidelines for details)
• Minimum data 24-Feb-2021
• Closing Date 10-Mar-2021

9) 2020 Indigenous Health Research Grant (IHR Fund)

• Funding is available in 2 Streams (see Guidelines for details)
• Minimum data 24-Feb-2021
• Closing Date 10-Mar-2021

EMERGING PRIORITIES AND CONSUMER DRIVEN RESEARCH INITIATIVE

10) 2020 Improving Diagnosis in Cancers with Low Survival Rates Grant Opportunity  

• Funding is available in 2 Streams (see Guidelines for full details)  
• Minimum data 24-Feb-2021
• Closing Date 10-Mar-2021

11) 2020 Childhood Cancer Research Grant Opportunity  

• Funding is available in 2 Streams (see Guidelines for full details)   
• Minimum data:  20-Jan-2021
• Closing date: 3 FEB 2021  

12)  2020 Paediatric Cancer Grant Opportunity (RESTRICTED CALL)

1. This is a restricted call for one consortia. Please contact Karen McConalogue for further advice.
2. Closing Date 10-Mar-2021 

CORONAVIRUS RESEARCH RESPONSE  

13) 2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Research grant opportunity  

• Round 3: Expressions of interest: close 10 March 2021 
• Applications close  5 May 2021  (invitation only following EoI success)

RESEARCH DATA INFRASTRUCTURE INITIATIVE 

14) 2020 Primary Health Care Research Data Infrastructure (Via Dept of Industry)

• Closing date: 23 FEB 2021   

CLINICAL TRIALS ACTIVITY INITIATIVE

15) 2020 International Clinical Trial Collaborations Grant Opportunity (ROUND 2)

• Minimum data 17-Feb-2021
• Closing Date 03-Mar-2021  

CLINICIAN RESEARCHERS (Forecast- Not yet open but guidelines are now available)

16) 2020 Clinician Researchers: Applied Research in Health

• Opening 24 February 2021 
• Closing date 12 April 2021  

RAPID APPLIED RESEARCH TRANSLATION (RART)  INITIATIVE (Forecast- Not yet open)

17) 2020 Rapid Applied Research Translation Grant Opportunity

NOTE: AN ORGANISATION CAN ONLY SUBMIT ONE APPLICATION per stream. Please contact Karen McConalogue to discuss.

• Opening 4th of March 
• Closing Date 6 May 2021

MEDICAL RESEARCH COMMERCIALISATION INITIATIVE

18) Researcher Exchange & Development in Industry (REDI) - REDI Fellowship Program  

• This program is funded by MRFF and runs via MTPConnect.
• They ran a webinar just before the Christamas break. This can be viewed on YouTUbe.
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ugEoDz5nR8
• ROUND 1 Closes March 1 (There may be up to 5 further rounds across 2021/2022)

19) 2020 Early Stage Translation and Commercialisation (Forecast)

NOTE  An organisation can submit a maximum of one application per Stream and at this stage it appears that the Gov. only seek the administering organisations to apply. The successful admin orgs will then administer the research grants. Please contact Karen McConalogue as she is waiting on further advice from Gov.

• Opening  4th March
• Closing Date 1 April 2021  

20) Targeted Translation Research Accelerator (TTRA) for Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease (Forecast call Via Dept of Industry) (Forecast)

MTPConnect are currently consulting with the sector to determine priorities for this program. Further advice will follow soon.

Congratulations to SCS 2020 NHMRC Ideas grants recepients!

Monash Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences researchers have continued their success in the latest round of funding, awarded in excess of $40m, across 43 projects in the highly competitive 2020 NHMRC Ideas Grant scheme, for innovative research projects.  See Monash University announcement here.

Congratulations to all SCS NHMRC Ideas grants recipients!

Hudson Institute of Medical Research

• Should you be eating that? Food-derived bacteria and their role in treating disease Dr Sam Forster
• Improving the diagnosis of Disorders Sex Development (DSD) - Professor Vincent Harley
• The role of interferon epsilon in ovarian cancer - Professor Paul Hertzog

Department of Medicine

• Unravelling NET confusion in Vasculitis - Dr Kim O'Sullivan
• Interferon Epsilon as a novel regulator of host-bacterial interaction in homeostasis, infection and inflammation - Professor David Nikolic-Paterson

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology

• Soft wearable patches for stillbirth prevention  - Professor Euan Wallace and Dr Vinayak Smith (Project lead - Professor Wenlong Cheng)

Department of Paediatrics

• A new mechanism of tissue fibrosis – a small peptide regulator of the TGF-beta1/Smad pathway - Dr Edward Giles

Department of Psychiatry

• ARX- A hub gene for a common biological pathway in schizophrenia - Dr Rachel Hill
• Betacellulin: defining a novel sub-type in schizophrenia - Professor Suresh Sundram

Rationalist Society of Australia Grants - APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN

The Rationalist Society of Australia (RSA) is calling for expressions of interest from suitably qualified academics for funding research projects in the following areas:

• The impact of freethought and secularism in Australia.
• The effectiveness of critical thinking skills teaching in Australian schools.
• The role of experts in media and public policy in Australia.
• Privileges granted by law and government policy to religious groups in Australia.
• The influence of organised religion on healthcare policy and practice in Australia.

There are two categories of grants:

1. The Ian Robinson Grants for Emerging Researchers: funding of up to A$5,000 to individual emerging researchers.
2. The RSA Patrons’ Grants: funding of up to A$15,000 to individual researchers or teams of researchers.

More detailed information about the grants is here. Applications close 31 March 2021.

For questions about the scheme please contact mro-applications@monash.edu.

Current MRFF Funding Opportunities - UPDATED OPEN CALLS

CLOSING FEB 2021  

1) PPHRI- 2020 Efficient Use of Existing Medicines Grant Opportunity Guidelines  

• $7.5M pool
• Closing Feb 03, 2021

2) EPCDR Initiative – 2020 Childhood Cancer Research Grant Opportunity

Following the Ministers announcement over a week ago this call has now opened.

• $9M pool
• Closing Feb 03, 2021

3) PPHRI- Maternal, First 2000 Days, and Childhood Health Grant  Opportunity 

• $12M pool
• Closing Feb 03, 2021

4) PPHRI- Quality, Safety and Effectiveness of Medicine Use and Medicine Intervention by Pharmacists MRFF Grant Opportunity 

also see https://business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/MRFF-2020-Quality-Safety-and-Effectiveness-of-Medicine-Use-and-Medicine-Safety-by-Pharmacists  

• $13M pool 
• Closing Feb 23, 2021

5) Research Data Infrastructure Initiative -  2020 Primary Health Care Research Data Infrastructure grant opportunity 

also see https://business.gov.au/Grants-and-Programs/MRFF-2020-Primary-Health-Care-Research-Data-Infrastructure-Grant-Opportunity

• $10M pool 
• Closing Feb 23, 2021

 CLOSING MAR 2021    

6) Clinical Trial Activity Initiative - 2020 International Clinical Trial Collaborations Grant Opportunity 

•  $6.3M pool (per round)
• Round 2 Closing Mar 03, 2021

7) Coronavirus Research Response   – 2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Research grant opportunity  (EoIs) 

• Round 3:closing 10 March, 2021

Expressions of Interest for Level A Research Assistant within clinical psychedelic trials!

Within the new clinical psychedelic research program at Monash, this Level A research-only academic role is to assist the Chief Principal Investigator and Investigator team in preparatory work for two clinical trials: 1) Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of Generalised Anxiety Disorder; and 2) MDMA-assisted psychotherapy for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. 

• Tasks include: assistance in the development of clinical trial protocols; Human Ethics Research Committee submissions; clinical trial registration; research on trial measures; trial procedural mapping; staff coordination and stakeholder liaison; drafting of reports to funders; and assistance in the development of academic manuscripts. Role within School of Clinical Sciences, and based at Monash Biomedical Imaging, Clayton.
• Required Qualification: an honours degree or higher in Psychology or related clinical sciences.
• Previous experience: design, preparation, and execution of human research trials.

If interested, please email Dr Paul Liknaitzky: paul.liknaitzky@monash.edu

Call for SIP Supervisors/Projects for final year medical students

We are looking for Scholarly Intensive Placement supervisors for 2021 for final year students placed at SCS. Duration is 5-6 weeks long with requirements including a student-supervisor agreement, report and oral presentation. If you have potential projects or would like to supervise, please contact Dr Ai Li Yeo - aili.yeo@monash.edu.

For more information please go to https://www.monash.edu/medicine/som/current-students/med-5101 

Compulsory Research Integrity Training from 2021

In light of Monash University's continued commitment to the Australian Code for the Responsible Conduct of Research and ensuring all research conducted at our institution is carried out with the highest integrity, we will be moving towards implementing compulsory Research Integrity training for our researchers over the coming years.

The training will be rolled out from 1 January 2021 as follows:

• Commencing 1 January 2021
• All successful award recipient Principal Chief Investigators (PCIs, CIAs), must complete online Research Integrity training at the time of notice of award
• Commencing 1 January 2022
• All applicant Principal Chief Investigators (PCIs, CIAs) must complete online Research Integrity training at the time of application submission to funder 

Where can I find the Training?

Research Integrity training can be found in 'My Development' within the HR & Employment tile upon Monash's homepage. Once within 'My Development', simply search for 'Research Integrity' to bring up the training module.

The training can be undertaken by anyone at any time, but will be compulsory for Principal Chief Investigators as outlined above from 2021. Please note, award monies for successful awards will not be released by R&R unless this training has been completed.

Once completed, training is valid for 5 years.

Should you have any questions regarding the training, please contact The Research Integrity Team.

Confirmation of NHMRC’s 2021 Grant Program Dates

On Tuesday 4 August 2020, NHMRC CEO Professor Anne Kelso advised the research sector via a Communique that NHMRC has adjusted scheme dates for the 2021 grant program, in consultation with Research Committee, in response to COVID 19 and that exact dates would be finalised later in the year.

Following further consultation with Research Administration Offices and the Australian Research Council, NHMRC are now able to confirm the following dates for the 2021 Grant Program.

Researchers are strongly encouraged to start planning their applications early. This includes new users registering for a SAPPHIRE account well in advance of the opening dates to update their profile and become familiar with the system. Information on how to do this is available from the Sapphire landing page or on the Sapphire Internet Page.

Medical Research Future Fund Current grant opportunities

Clinical Trials Activity initiative - 2020 International Clinical Trial Collaborations 

• Round 2 minimum data closes 17 February 2021
• Round 2 applications close 3 March 2021 

Emerging Priorities and Consumer-Driven Research initiative - 2020 Childhood Cancer Research 

• Minimum data closes 20 January 2021
• Applications close 3 February 2021

Frontier Health and Medical Research initiative - 2021 Frontier Health and Medical Research 

• Applications close 11 December 2020

Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission - 2020 Mental Health Research

• Minimum data closed 25 November 2020
• Applications close 9 December 2020

Preventive and Public Health Research initiative

2020 Efficient Use of Existing Medicines

• Minimum data closes on 20 January 2021
• Applications close 3 February 2021

2020 Maternal, First 2000 Days, and Childhood Health 

• Minimum data closes 20 January 2021
• Applications close 3 February 2021

2020 Quality, Safety and Effectiveness of Medicine Use and Medicine Intervention by Pharmacists 

• Applications close 23 February 2021

Research Data Infrastructure initiative - 2020 Primary Health Care Research Data Infrastructure 

• Applications close 23 February 2021

Coronavirus Research Response - 2020 COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate Research

• Round 2 expressions of interest closed 11 November 2020
• Round 2 applications close 27 January 2021
• Round 3 expressions of interest close 10 March 2021
• Round 3 applications close 5 May 2021

All MRFF grant opportunities are advertised on GrantConnect.

ARC LE22 EOI Portal - Now Open

Each year the Victorian Universities run a combined Expression of Interest (EOI) process for the ARC LIEF scheme to strengthen the competitiveness of submissions and eliminate duplication of applications for similar infrastructure/equipment.

Accordingly, the DVCRs request that EOIs are submitted for any potential LE22 bids where either

• a VIC-based university is leading, or
• a VIC-based CI is participating on a bid led by an interstate university.

EOI and Cash Contributions Forms

Monash University is hosting the EOI process for this round, and so the EOI portal is within our Survey Monkey Apply system.

For full EOI instructions, refer to the LE22 EOI Helpsheet. 

Please note that Dept/School/Faculty cash contributions must be secured before an EOI can be submitted. Applicants should complete the Monash Contributions Form to demonstrate relevant approvals. Further instructions are available on the MRO LIEF intranet page.

Key Dates

20 Nov 2019	Grant Guidelines released (Grant Connect)
9am, 7 Dec 2020	LIEF EoI system opens https://monashedu.smapply.io
27 Jan 2021	Proposals open in RMS.
5pm, 29 Jan 2020	EOIs for ARC LIEF 2022 Round close.
29 Jan – 8 Feb 2021	Each participating University’s Research Office will collate and review EOIs led by their institution, contacting lead CI’s for clarification where necessary.
8 Feb 2021	Meeting of all Victorian-based university DVCRs (or equivalent) to review EOIs.
17 Mar 2021	Request not to Assess due to ARC.
31 Mar 2021	ARC Close for full proposals.

Further information on the LIEF EOI process

Further information on the scheme and Monash submission processes can be accessed from the MRO LIEF intranet page. For any queries please email mro-applications@monash.edu.

MNHS Investigator Grant Webinar with Professor Anne Kelso 17 December 2020

The final NHMRC Investigator Grant webinar in our 2020 series will focus on issues relating to gender, equity, and career disruptions. The webinar will be joined by Prof Anne Kelso, CEO of the NHMRC, who will give a presentation about how the NHMRC is addressing gender issues in Investigator Grants.

The webinar will also feature a panel of MNHS researchers, including Prof Carol Hodgson (EL2, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine), Dr Kate McArthur (NHMRC Early Career Fellow, Biomedicine Discovery Institute) and Prof Dena Lyras (GRP Member, Biomedicine Discovery Institute). There will be discussion on how these issues affect Investigator Grant applicants, as well as how the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing & Health Sciences can support them to ensure greater equity in future success.  

• Date: 17 December 2020
• Time: 12:00-1:30 PM
• Venue: Via Zoom

Please register here for the Zoom link. The webinar will be recorded and placed on the MNHS Intranet for those who are unable to join us live. Please send any questions regarding the session to medicine.research@monash.edu.

ARC Discovery Indigenous 2022 (IN22) - Applications Open in RMS

The Discovery Indigenous scheme provides grant funding to support research projects led by an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researcher.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• COVID impacts - the ARC has published guidance on the impacts of COVID-19, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).  
• Following the updated ARC Conflict of Interest and Confidential Policy, there are some new mandatory questions which must be completed via the Personal Details tab of each RMS user profile.

Key Changes Summary

Please note the following key changes to the IN22 Application in RMS, relative to last year:

• A3 - Organisation Participant Summary: it is not mandatory for a PI’s organisation to be listed as a participating organisation, unless the organisation is providing cash or in-kind contributions.
• A6 - National Interest Test (NIT) Statement: your NIT statement will not appear in the PDF version of the application.
• B8 - Enter the number of all student places that will be filled as a result of this project, not just those requested in the budget for funding.
• D1 - Project Description section includes new sub-section of “Project Aims and Background”. 
• D1 - “Investigator(s)/Capability” is moved ahead of “Project Quality and Innovation”.
• F17 - Previously "Academic Interruptions" are changed to “Career Interruptions”. Three new categories are added: Disaster Management and Recovery; Limited or no access to facilities or resources; Community obligations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural practices and protocols

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of all changes. 

KEY DATES

ACTION	DATE
Initial Deadline for Complete MRO Review (Via Pure Pre-Approval)	2 Mar 2021
RNTA due to MRO (due to ARC)	25 Feb 2021 (3 Mar 2021)

ARC Submission Close	17 Mar 2021
Anticipated Rejoinder Period	17 June 2021 - 30 June 2021

LINKS TO FURTHER INFORMATION

All IN22 ARC documentation can be obtained from Grant Connect (GO4534).

MRO guidance is available via our Discovery Indigenous intranet page, including our Guide to entering Research Outputs into RMS and the MRO Submission Process for ARC Proposals.

Additional links to important info from the ARC:

• Important Dates for ARC Grant Application Process
• ARC Eligibility matters overview

Please contact mro-applications@monash.edu if you have any queries about this funding opportunity.

ARC Discovery Projects 2022 (DP22) - Applications Open in RMS

The Discovery Projects scheme objectives are to support excellent basic and applied research and research training by individuals and teams, support national and international research collaboration, and enhance the scale and focus of research in Australian Government priority areas. The intended outcomes of the Discovery Projects scheme are an expanded knowledge base and research capacity in Australia and economic, commercial, environmental, social and/or cultural benefits for Australia.

IMPORTANT NOTES

• COVID impacts - the ARC has published guidance on the impacts of COVID-19, including Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .  
• Following the updated ARC Conflict of Interest and Confidential Policy, there are some new mandatory questions which must be completed via the Personal Details tab of each RMS user profile.

Key Changes Summary

Please note the following key changes to the DP22 Application in RMS, relative to last year:

• A6 - National Interest Test (NIT) Statement: your NIT statement will not appear in the PDF version of the application.
• B8 - Enter the number of all student places that will be filled as a result of this project, not just those requested in the budget for funding.
• D1 - Project Description section includes new sub-section of “Project Aims and Background”. 
• D1 - “Investigator(s) / Capability” is moved ahead of “Project Quality and Innovation”.
• F16 - Previously "Academic Interruptions" are changed to “Career Interruptions”. Three new categories are added: Disaster Management and Recovery; Limited or no access to facilities or resources; Community obligations, including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural practices and protocols

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of all changes. 

KEY DATES

ACTION	DATE
Initial Deadline for Complete MRO Review (Via Pure Pre-Approval)	2 Feb 2021
RNTA due to MRO (due to ARC)	4 Feb 2021 (10 Feb 2021)

ARC Submission Close	24 Feb 2021
Anticipated Rejoinder Period	8 June 2021 - 22 June 2021

LINKS TO FURTHER INFORMATION

All DP22 ARC documentation can be obtained from Grant Connect (GO4502).

MRO guidance is available via our Discovery Project intranet page, including our Guide to entering Research Outputs into RMS and the MRO Submission Process for ARC Proposals.

Additional links to important info from the ARC:

• Important Dates for ARC Grant Application Process
• ARC Eligibility matters overview

Please contact mro-applications@monash.edu if you have any queries about this funding opportunity.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE - MRFF Investigator Eligibility (caps on number of applications)

IMPORTANT MESSAGE to the Monash MRFF Community 

Especially anyone currently preparing any MRFF application in an open round.

Anyone leading or agreeing to be a Chief Investigator on any MRFF grant to carefully check the funding rules in relation to the number of grants any CI.

The CIAs on all open grants, please double check that their team is abiding by the eligibility rules for that call.

Please note that for MRFF grants the rules are not always the same across grant rounds or the multiple funders that the MRFF use to administer grants, so it is vital that this be checked for every grant. 

Failure to follow the rules will deem both grants ineligible for assessment if any CI has breached the cap.

If anyone has any concerns or questions please let Karen McConalogue know.

COALAR Special Grant Round for 2020-2021 - Now Open [SEC=OFFICIAL]

Some exciting news is that a new Special Grant Round for COALAR for the 2020-21 year is now open until 23 December 2021 – please see here. The Special Grant Round will require a new application because there are new requirements.  This grant round has the focus theme of Economic Recovery; projects will need to span a six month period from 1 April to 30 September 2021 (with a further month for acquittal); and will need to meet special COVID-19 requirements. The  Additional Guidance note provides further information to assist with planning any application for the Special Grant Round.

Relevant information and links to the smartgrants form for applicants will be visible on the COALAR website, facebook page and GrantConnect.

If you have any questions, please email coalar@dfat.gov.au for a prompt response during business hours ADST.  

 

2020 Monash Technology Research Platforms (MTRP) User Feedback Survey

Every year the Office of the Vice-Provost (Research & Research Infrastructure) contact current users of the platforms (internal and external) to seek feedback on the performance and capabilities of the platforms. 

Your feedback is important, so PLEASE TAKE A FEW MINUTES TO PROVIDE US WITH YOUR FEEDBACK. 

The Monash Technology Research Platforms provide you with access to cutting-edge research infrastructure and expertise. Please help us ensure we are providing the best research infrastructure, expertise and access to our platforms by giving us feedback on your experience in 2020.  

We appreciate your support of the platforms and want to make sure we can meet your expectations and enable you to achieve research excellence.  

Follow this link to the Survey or copy and paste the URL below into your internet browser:

https://monash.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0U2gwZEIaZpZitv?Q_DL=GDES273AoRvwiSQ_0U2gwZEIaZpZitv_MLRP_0drCsclNwV58HR3&Q_CHL=email