Awards, Grants & Fellowships
DIABETES AUSTRALIA RESEARCH GRANTS FOR 2014
Applications are invited for 2014 diabetes research projects. Projects will be considered across all diabetes research areas including type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, gestational diabetes, basic science, clinical research and translational research.
Projects focused on behavioural research and self management education/support are particularly encouraged. Projects focused on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and diabetes, cultural diversity and rural/remote health issues are also encouraged.
In 2014, grants will be awarded in the following categories:-.
- Millennium Awards (over 2 yrs):-
Two $150,000 Millennium Awards; One for Type 1 Diabetes and one for Type 2 Underworks Millennium Awards
- An unspecified number of one year DART General Research Grants of up to $60,000
APPLICATIONS FOR 2014 GRANTS AND AWARDS CLOSE ON FRIDAY 3 MAY 2013
Applications forms and further information are available at www.diabetesaustralia.com.au or via email: dart@diabetesaustralia.com.au
2013 ADS KELLION AWARD
The Kellion Foundation and the Australian Diabetes Society invite applications for the Award for an Australian who has made an outstanding contribution in diabetes research, clinical or service areas in Australia. This is an annual award and commenced in the year 2000.
Nominations are now called for this Award which will be considered by a review committee consisting of prominent Australian diabetes researchers with the power to co-opt international referees. Nominations may be self-initiated, initiated by colleagues or by organisations.
The recipient of the Kellion Award must be an ADS member and will be required to deliver the ADS Kellion Plenary Lecture at the Australian Diabetes Society/Australian Diabetes Educators Association Annual Scientific Meeting to be held at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre from 28 - 30 August 2013. The Award will include a return business class airfare to the meeting, accommodation for the duration of the meeting, registration, and a commemorative plaque. There is also a $5,000 honorarium.
Nominations should include a letter (not exceeding 2 pages) clearly stating the basis of the nomination and a full curriculum vitae. Nominations made in the previous years have been retained and will be considered also.
NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2013 ADS KELLION AWARD CLOSE ON FRIDAY 10 MAY 2013
Please forward nominations or for further enquires to:-
Ms Suzie Neylon
Australian Diabetes Society
145 Macquarie St
SYDNEY NSW 2000
Ph: 02 9256 5462
Fax: 02 9251 8174
Email: suzie@diabetessociety.com.au
Previous recipients of this prestigious award include: Len Harrison (2000), Don Chisholm (2001), George Jerums (2002), Paul Zimmet (2003), Tim Welborn (2004), Mark Cooper (2005), David James (2006), Ted Kraegen (2007), Martin Silink (2008), Michael Horowitz (2009), Dennis Yue (2010), Frank Alford (2011), Joseph Proietto (2012)
2012 ADS-SANOFI DIABETES RESEARCH GRANTS
The ADS Council is pleased to call for applications for the 2012 ADS-Sanofi Diabetes Research Grants. This is a new grant scheme and has been made possible by the generosity of Sanofi Diabetes Australia.
The grants will be for clinical projects that provide improved health outcomes to Australians suffering from diabetes and/or their ability to fill gaps in scientific knowledge. Priority will be given to grants that focus on one or more of the following:
- Improvements to health outcomes for people with type 1 diabetes.
- Reductions in variations in care between clinicians and health services across metropolitan, rural and remote settings and in care provided to disadvantaged groups.
- Initiatives in the area of new technology and its aid in disease management
At least one investigator must be a current financial ADS member at the time of application and preference will be given to projects with potential applicability to diabetes care throughout Australia.
There will be two grants on offer to the value of $50,000 for each grant.
A committee will be established to review grants and is expected to include:
- The ADS President (Chair) and ADS Treasurer
- A nominee of Sanofi
- At least 4 ADS members with experience in clinical projects
- Grants may be sent out for expert review if necessary.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2012 ADS-SANOFI DIABETES GRANTS HAVE NOW CLOSED
Grants are to be submitted in a simple format but must include:
Background; Aims; Methods; Contribution to improved patient care expected; Assessment plan for project; Ethics approvals (if relevant); Detailed Budget.
Grants must be NO longer than four A4 pages with a minimal font size of 12. A brief report on the outcome of the work (which may be posted on ADS website) must be submitted to ADS after one year and awardees are expected to present their work at an ADS/ADEA Annual Scientific Meeting within 18 months of accepting the grant.
The successful applicants will be announced at the 2012 ADS /ADEA Annual Scientific Meeting at the Gold Coast.
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2013 ADS ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING TRAVEL GRANTS - SYDNEY
A number of Travel Grants will be awarded to junior investigators who have an abstract accepted for presentation at the ADS Annual Scientific Meeting in Sydney. The number and size of grants will be determined according to the number and suitability of applications and the funds available. Applications will be prioritised using abstract review scores. It is anticipated that the awards will represent a substantial contribution to the individual's travel costs to the meeting.
Eligibility is as follows:
1. A financial member of the ADS for 12 months at the time of application
2. In training for a higher degree eg. PhD, MD, fellowship or medical specialty.
3. Supported by a statement from the candidate's supervisor or department head indicating the nature of their present position and the availability of other sources of financial support for their travel to the Meeting.
Note: Applicants must not be in receipt of a travel grant from any other body to attend the ADS meeting or a meeting in association with the ADS meeting.
APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2013 ADS ASM TRAVEL GRANTS CLOSE ON MONDAY 1 JULY 2013
To apply: Please complete the online application form below. The successful applicants will be advised in writing prior to the meeting. Please contact the ADS Secretariat for any further information by email to linda@diabetessociety.com.au
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2013 ADS ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING AWARDS - SYDNEY
ADS POSTER AWARDS
ADS Poster Awards for both Basic Science and Clinical Research will be available during the ADS Annual Scientific Meeting in Sydney, NSW. Please indicate if you would like to be considered for an ADS Poster Award during the abstract submission process. You must be an ADS member to apply and must be standing by your poster at the time of the poster session. Each award is to the value of A$500.
ADS-PINCUS TAFT YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD
The ADS-Pincus Taft Young Investigator Award is to the value of A$2000. The finalists will be categorised into Basic Science and the award will be given to the best oral presentation by a junior ADS member at the Annual Scientific Meeting in Sydney as judged by peer review and a committee appointed by the ADS Council. Please indicate during the abstract submission process if you would like to be considered for this award. Eligible candidates must be a financial member of the ADS by the time of application and not more than 2 years beyond the award of a doctoral degree (PhD, MD) or fellowship (FRACP). 6-8 applicants will be selected from abstracts to present in the ADS-Pincus Taft Young Investigators Session. To apply for the award each applicant must provide a supporting statement including one signed by his/her supervisor or department head, indicating that the work presented is substantially the candidate’s own work. Supporting documentation must be submitted via the online form below by Monday 1 July 2013. Please contact the ADS Secretariat for any further information by email to linda@diabetessociety.com.au
ADS PRESIDENT'S YOUNG INVESTIGATOR AWARD
The ADS President's Young Investigator Award is to the value of A$2000. The finalists will be categorised into Clinical Research and the award will be given to the best oral presentation by a junior ADS members at the Annual Scientific Meeting in Sydney as judged by peer review and a committee appointed by the ADS Council. Please indicate during the abstract submission process if you would like to be considered for this award. Eligible candidates must be a financial member of the ADS by the time of application and not more than 2 years beyond the award of a doctoral degree (PhD, MD) or fellowship (FRACP). 6-8 applicants will be selected from abstracts to present in ADS Presidents Young Investigators Session. To apply for the award each applicant must provide a supporting statement including one signed by his/her supervisor or department head, indicating that the work presented is substantially the candidate’s own work. Supporting documentation must be submitted via the online form below by Monday 1 July 2013. Please contact the ADS Secretariat for any further information by email to linda@diabetessociety.com.au
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2013 ADS - SKIP MARTIN EARLY CAREER FELLOWSHIP
This is a call for applications for a 1 year fellowship sponsored by the Australian Diabetes Society.
Amount: $80,000 for one year plus a travel allowance of up to $5,000.
Eligibility criteria:
- Must be an ADS member for at least 1 year at the time of accepting the award in January 2013.
- The fellowship must commence by 30 June, 2013.
- The applicant must be less than 6 years post-doc as of December, 2012.
- The fellow must take up a position in Australia for the duration of the award.
- The project must be diabetes related.
Conditions of award:
- Award of PhD is not required at the time of application but PhD must be awarded by the time of commencement.
- The award cannot be held in conjunction with another major fellowship. If the highest ranking applicant is successful with another fellowship application or grant providing salary support, they must notify ADS and the next suitable candidate will be offered the award.
- ADS reserve the right not to award the fellowship if there is no eligible applicant of sufficiently high standard.
- The fellow must present their work at the 2014 ADS Annual Scientific Meeting.
- The fellow must acknowledge ADS in publications related to the work.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2013 ADS-SKIP MARTIN FELLOWSHIP SUBMISSIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED
We anticipate making an announcement of the winner in January 2013.
To apply: Please complete the online application form below.
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