Awards, Grants & Fellowships

ADS - SKIP MARTIN EARLY CAREER FELLOWSHIP 2012

This is a call for applications for a 1 year fellowship sponsored by the Australian Diabetes Society.

Amount: $70,000 for one year plus a travel allowance of up to $5,000.

Eligibility criteria:

Conditions of award:

APPLICATIONS FOR 2012 ADS-SKIP MARTIN FELLOWSHIP SUBMISSIONS HAVE NOW CLOSED

We anticipate making an announcement of the winner in January 2012.

To apply: Please complete the online application form below.

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IDF BRIDGES GRANT PROGRAM

In celebrating World Diabetes Day 2011, Lilly would like to inform health professionals in supporting research and invite you to participate in the 4th round of application for BRIDGES (Bringing Research in Diabetes to Global Environments and Systems).

Supported by a USD $10 million educational grant from Lilly, this 7 year project (2007-2014) is organised around four rounds of funding. Bridges 4th round is dedicated to short term projects (maximum 2 years and up to USD $65 000).

The BRIDGES project solicits proposals that support cost effective and sustainable interventions that can be adopted in real world settings, for the control of diabetes. Projects should be based on interventions already proven to be effective in trials to prevent and treat diabetes, to improve care of type 1 and type 2 diabetes and delay its complications. The interventions proposed should have the potential to be widely disseminated to clinical practice, individuals and communities. The scope of the funding is to help communities around the globe to identify special needs related to intervention and prevention.

Application forms and further details on the application process can be obtained from the IDF website at www.idfbridges.org or by contacting bridges@idf.org.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY 15 FEBRUARY 2012

Please note that BRIDGES is an initiative of the IDF and applicants are requested to refer to the IDF with any enquiries.

To view and download the 'IDF BRIDGES Grant Program' Flyer

ADS TRAVEL GRANTS TO GOLD COAST FOR 2012 ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING

A number of Travel Grants will be awarded to junior investigators who have an abstract accepted for presentation at the ADS Annual Scientific Meeting at the Gold Coast.  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. 

Application should be made in writing to the Honorary Treasurer, Australian Diabetes Society, 145 Macquarie Street, Sydney  NSW  2000 or emailed to: ads@racp.edu.au by Friday 20 July 2012.  The successful applicants will be advised in writing about one month prior 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 2012 TRAVEL GRANT SUBMISSIONS CLOSE ON FRIDAY 20 JULY 2012

2012 ADS AWARDS AVAILABLE AT ADS ANNUAL SCIENTIFIC MEETING - GOLD COAST, QLD

*ADS POSTER AWARDS -
ADS Poster Awards for both Basic Science and Clinical Research will be available during the ADS Annual Scientific Meeting at the Gold Coast, QLD. 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 & ADS PRESIDENT'S JUNIOR INVESTIGATOR AWARDS -
The ADS-Pincus Taft & ADS President's Junior Investigator Awards are both to the value of A$2000 each. For the first time the finalists will be categorised into Basic Science and Clinical Research and they will be given to the best oral presentations by two junior ADS members at the Annual Scientific Meeting at the Gold Coast 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 these awards. 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 Junior Investigators Sessions. Please forward the supporting statement from the applicant, signed by his/her supervisor or department head, indicating that the work presented is substantially the candidate’s own work. Supporting documentation must be sent to the ADS office at: ads@racp.edu.au by FRIDAY 27 JULY 2012.

2011 KELLION AUSTRALIAN DIABETES SOCIETY 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 Perth Convention & Exhibition Centre from 31 August-2 September 2011.  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 2011 KELLION ADS AWARD HAVE NOW CLOSED

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).

DIABETES AUSTRALIA RESEARCH GRANTS FOR 2012/13

Applications are invited for 2012 diabetes research projects. Along with basic scientific and clinical research, applications relating to research into diabetes within remote and rural, culturally diverse and Indigenous communities, diabetes self-management education and support, translation into practice and behavioural research are also invited.

In 2012, donation funding will be allocated for peer review research into diabetes and one-year general Diabetes Australia Research Trust (DART) grants will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants.

* 2012/13 Millennium Awards:-
$150,000 Millennium Awards are also being offered for 2012/13:
Type 1 Millennium Awards and Type 2 Underworks Millennium Award.

* 2012/13 Viertel Postdoctoral Fellowships in Diabetes:-
$300,000 Viertel Postdoctoral Fellowship is again being offered for 2012/13:
Research into diabetes that will benefit an ageing population.

* Three General Research Grants of up to $60,000 (over 1 yr):-
- Diabetes self management education and support
- Translation into practice
- Behavioural research

APPLICATIONS FOR 2012/13 GRANTS AND AWARDS HAVE NOW CLOSED

Applications forms and further information are available at www.diabetesaustralia.com.au or via email: dart@diabetesaustralia.com.au

2011 ADS-SERVIER NATIONAL DIABETES STRATEGY GRANTS IN MEMORY OF BARRY YOUNG

The ADS Council is pleased to again call for applications for the 2011 ADS-Servier National Diabetes Strategy Grants in Memory of Barry Young. These grants have been made possible by the generosity of Servier Laboratories Australia which has strongly supported the National Diabetes Strategies for many years.

Consistent with the focus of ADS and Servier, the grants will be for clinical projects that involve improvement of patient care consistent with the aims of the National Service Improvement.

Framework for Diabetes as paraphrased below:
1. Prevent and limit the progression of diabetes
2. Slow the onset of complications
3. Reduce preventable hospital admissions
4. Reduce variations in care between clinicians and health services, across metropolitan, rural and remote settings and in care provided to disadvantaged groups
5. One investigator must be a current financial ADS member

Preference will be given to projects with potential applicability to diabetes care throughout Australia.
The value of the grants will vary depending on need but it is anticipated that the average grant will be for $20,000.

The committee established to review and choose the successful grants will include:
- The President (Chair) and Treasurer of ADS
- A nominee of Servier
- Two ADS members with experience in clinical projects
- A nominee of ADEA
- A nominee of Diabetes Australia

Grants may be sent out for expert review if necessary.

APPLICATIONS FOR ADS-SERVIER 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 and awardees are expected to present their work at the annual ADS or ADEA scientific meetings.

The successful applicants will be announced at the ADS /ADEA Annual Scientific Meeting in Perth

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ADS – MERCK SHARP & DOHME EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL GRANT FOR MEDICAL PHD SCHOLARS

The ADS and MSD invite applications for the ADS – MSD 2010 Educational Travel Grant for Medical PhD Scholars. This is an award that recognises excellence in the field of medical research. This offer is intended as an educational grant to provide sponsorship of a PhD student to attend the ADA conference. The MSD sponsorship consist of a payment for meeting registration and reasonable travel costs in the amount of up to A$3000 (Grant) for allocation through the ADS to the successful applicant.

Selection Criteria and Application Process:
1) Selection Criteria
• A medical graduate undertaking or having recently undertaken Advanced Physician Training in endocrinology and undertaking a PhD program in diabetes or less than 2 years post doctoral.
• Applicants need to have an abstract at least initially submitted at the time of application and subsequently
accepted for presentation at the meeting. The abstract should be submitted with the application and in addition
to the applicant the abstract quality will be taken into account.
• Selection of the PhD student(s) is at the sole discretion of the ADS Council, who will make the decision, as able, in a timely manner.
• Applicant must be a current financial ADS member

2) Application Process
• Deadline for submission is Friday 14 May 2010
• Applicant must provide a current CV
• Letter of support from current supervisor or mentor (maximum one A4 page).
• A brief comment of < 200 words on the nature of the meeting and the benefit expected to be gained in attending.
• A brief comment of < 200 words on the applicant’s self assessed importance of the work to be presented and the applicant’s role in the work.
• A copy of the submitted abstract and category (oral/poster) if known.
• An indication of other travel funds applied for to support the applicant’s attendance at the meeting.
• The successful applicant will subsequently need to provide a brief written report about the knowledge gained from attendance at the meeting for inclusion in the ADS Newsletter which is provided to ADS members.

APPLICATIONS FOR ADS-MSD GRANT HAVE NOW CLOSED

‘FUNDING FOR THIS GRANT IS PROUDLY PROVIDED BY MSD’