http://www.feast.org/opportunities/ Opportunities published by FEAST. en-au © 2005–2008 FEAST Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +1000 Tue, 19 Aug 2008 10:34:18 +1000 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification PHP/5.2.6 info@feast.org (FEAST project officer) webmaster@feast.org (FEAST webmaster) http://www.feast.org/images/FEAST78.png http://www.feast.org/opportunities/ 144 78 FEAST logo http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1216 The subject of this call for applications is scholarships offered to foreign citizens pursuing doctoral studies in natural sciences, technology or medicine at Slovene higher education institutions. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +1000 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1216 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1215 CIMO grants scholarships for young researchers (after Master-level but not post-doctorate) from all countries and from all academic fields to Finnish universities. Tue, 19 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +1000 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1215 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1214 The University of Sydney World Scholars awards provide opportunities for academically gifted PhD candidates who have developed innovative research projects to undertake a PhD degree at the University of Sydney with financial support. This prestigious award will attract high quality research candidates from a broad range of countries and disciplines. Candidates will engage in progressive research whilst facilitating the development of stronger bilateral research linkages between Australia and the rest of the world. Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +1000 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1214 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1212 Nominations are invited for the Selby Fellowship. Fellowships are awarded to distinguished overseas scientists to visit Australia for public lecture/seminar tours and to visit scientific centres in Australia. Fellowships are tenable for visits of between two weeks and three months. Overseas and local air fares (economy) and a daily allowance are provided. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +1000 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1212 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1213 The GRDC offers visiting fellowships to overseas R&D personnel who are able to enhance programs supported by the sponsor with their specific skills. Tue, 12 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +1000 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1213 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1211 The scheme is a joint initiative of the Group of Eight and the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD). Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +1000 position http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1211 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1210 This category assists Western Australian artists and arts workers to attend events or undertake activities of strategic significance to the development and promotion of their arts practice or profession at short notice. Activities may include the presentation of a paper at a conference or seminar, attendance at the opening of their exhibition or book launch, to perform or exhibit at a festival etc. Events/activities may be within Western Australia, Australia or abroad. Artists and arts workers are encouraged to apply through regular funding rounds if time permits. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 09:00:00 +1000 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1210 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1209 Zoos Victoria welcomes the participation of researchers and institutions in the conduct of collaborative research that uses Zoos Victoria resources. Zoos Victoria also welcomes applications for research programs that involve the active collaboration of Zoos Victoria personnel. There is also the potential for applicants to do their own research at one of Zoos Victoria’s three properties — Melbourne Zoo, Werribee Open Range Zoo and Healesville Sanctuary. Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +1000 other opportunities http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1209 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1208 The European Commission has published several calls for proposals for the Ideas programme under the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). Thu, 24 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +1000 FP call http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1208 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1206 The Jean Monnet Fellowship Programme at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies (RSCAS) offers yearly between 15 and 20 fellowships to post-docs in an early stage of their academic career. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +1000 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1206 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1207 The sponsor offers one- to two-year fellowships to junior post-docs who have received a doctorate in economics, history, law or political and social sciences in the last five years. Fellows are selected on the basis of their research accomplishments and potential, their academic career interests, and the availability of EUI faculty to provide mentorship. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +1000 post-doctoral position http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1207 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1205 The Cooperative Research Centre for Welded Structures (CRCWS) is a cooperative venture which brings together the collective research and industrial expertise of 16 core participant organisations. The centre’s focus is the delivery of cost-effective and innovative solutions in response to industry needs in the design, fabrication, and life extension of welded structures such as pipelines, power generation plant, building, and offshore structures. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 09:00:00 +1000 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1205 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1198 The academy is seeking submission of original work on the 6 selected topics for 2009. For each topic (question), the award-winning work in the yearly competition is granted a prize of €1,000. Thu, 19 Jun 2008 09:00:00 +1000 award http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1198 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1187 Wolfson College invites applications for one or two Smuts Visiting Fellowships in Commonwealth Studies in association with a visiting fellowship at Wolfson College to be held during the academic year 2009-2010. Fellowships are available for research in the field of Commonwealth Studies. Up to £25,000 is available for a nine month stay. Thu, 29 May 2008 09:00:00 +1000 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1187 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1189 The Australian Primary Health Care Research Institute (APHCRI) calls for participation in Stream Eleven of its research program. Stream Eleven - International Visiting Fellowships will provide the opportunity for eligible groups to bid for funds to support the travel and related costs of bringing international primary health care experts to Australia to contribute to the knowledge base and research capacity relevant to APHCRI’s strategic plan. Fri, 23 May 2008 09:00:00 +1000 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1189 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1190 The Rhodes Scholarship is a postgraduate award for study at the University of Oxford. Rhodes Scholars may study any full-time postgraduate course over two years that is offered by the university except for the MBA — whether a taught master’s programme or a research degree; or a second undergraduate degree (senior status). Thu, 22 May 2008 09:00:00 +1000 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1190 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1185 As with previous successful collection dates this continuous call is thematically open. COST invites proposals for Actions contributing to the scientific, technological, economic, cultural or societal development of Europe. Proposals playing a precursor role for other European programmes and/or initiated by early-stage researchers are especially welcome! Wed, 14 May 2008 09:00:00 +1000 other opportunities http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1185 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1186 Travel Grants are available to junior researchers pursuing experimental projects in basic biomedical research.to learn clearly-defined methods useful for your ongoing research and the work of your research group at home by visiting another laboratory, or by attending research-orientated courses which include practical training. Mon, 12 May 2008 09:00:00 +1000 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1186 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1183 A portion of the British Society for the History of Science (BSHS) grants fund will be set aside each year for small grants for specific research purposes, such as archival visits, research trips, photography or microfilming, or temporary research assistance costs. Grants are not available for costs associated with publication. Preference is given to research projects that have clear, independent outcomes. Tue, 06 May 2008 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1183 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1175 Three post-graduate scholarships are available, tenable in the United Kingdom commencing October 2009, for Australian citizens who have at least an Upper Second Class Honours Degree in Law, normally from an Australian university. The scholarship includes return air fares and substantial emoluments which are not subject to UK income tax. They are tenable for one to three years. Sat, 03 May 2008 09:00:00 +1000 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1175 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1176 In order to consolidate the pool of human resources required to develop research at the national level, the Ministry of Culture, Higher Education and Research, has put a programme of Training-through-research fellowship in place. Fri, 02 May 2008 09:00:00 +1000 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1176 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1173 The European Commission has launched a call for proposals under the ‘energy’ theme of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). Wed, 30 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +1000 FP call http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1173 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1169 The annual “InBev-Baillet Latour Health Prize” has a value of €200,000, and in 2009 has the theme “Cardiovascular Diseases”. Mon, 21 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +1000 award http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1169 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1172 The Royal College of Surgeons of England (RCS) offers this fellowship biennially. The fellowship is designed to assist the selected candidate to pursue a research project involving travel to or from the United Kingdom. Preference will be given to applicants who are enrolled for higher surgical training in orthopaedic surgery, or who have recently completed a course in orthopaedic or hand surgery. Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +1000 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1172 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1171 Heart Research UK will consider grant applications whose focus is upon laboratory-based research. The principal aim of most applications is to increase understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of cardiovascular disease with a view to designing and developing new treatments that can ultimately be evaluated in patients with cardiovascular diseases. The insights gained from such projects help to inform the design of clinical studies in patients with cardiovascular disease. Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1171 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1160 The Australian Academy of the Humanities, the Academy of the Social Science in Australia, and the British Academy have launched a new scheme for the support of joint projects between Australian and British scholars. One award (of up to £8,000) for a project which covers both humanities and social sciences disciplines, or two awards (of up to £4,000 per project) will be available each year, to cover travel and maintenance expenses. Sat, 05 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1160 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1159 The European Commission has published a call for proposals under the ‘People’ section of the Seventh Framework Programme (FP7). Fri, 04 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +1100 FP call http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1159 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1143 This bursary is offered annually to women postgraduate students whose research in history or English literature requires a short residence in London in the summer. Tue, 04 Mar 2008 09:00:00 +1100 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1143 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1138 The Degussa Foundation offers financial assistance for individual research and work projects that correspond to the foundation’s objectives. Each year the foundation concentrates on selected funding priorities. Mon, 25 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1138 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1128 The fellowships promote excellence in UK social science research capacity. These awards provide a career development opportunity for those at a relatively early stage of their academic career who can demonstrate great potential in social science research. The scheme is also open to those returning to research following a career break. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +1100 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1128 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1122 The Chief Scientist Office invites applications for visiting research fellowships in public health and related areas. The purpose of the scheme is to bring experienced researchers into Scotland to encourage an exchange of ideas and to foster collaboration with researchers, practitioners and policy makers based here. Fellows would be expected to publish at least one significant paper based on their work during the period of the fellowship, and to present their work to Health Department or health service audiences on at least one occasion. Thu, 14 Feb 2008 09:00:00 +1100 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1122 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1102 The Rubicon programme is directed at promising young postdoctoral researchers who are still at the start of their careers but whose academic strengths give them the potential to become established figures in the Dutch research world. Young researchers are encouraged to dedicate themselves to a career in postdoctoral research. It does so by giving them the chance to enhance their career prospects by spending up to two years at a top research institution outside the Netherlands or one year at an excellent Dutch research institution. The Rubicon programme also offers talented researchers from abroad the opportunity to obtain grants to spend one year conducting research in the Netherlands. Proposals will be assessed on the basis of the quality of the applicant, the research proposal and the host institution. The Rubicon programme is open to all scientific disciplines. Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:00:00 +1100 post-doctoral position http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1102 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1086 The People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) make funds available for wildlife researchers and conservationists to carry out crucial work on endangered species throughout the world. Projects may either focus on research into the status of a particular species or involve practical conservation work within the field. Tue, 11 Dec 2007 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=1086 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=988 The LFS offers small research grants for research on the island of Lundy. The objectives of the LFS are Thu, 04 Oct 2007 09:00:00 +1000 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=988 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=974 The programme aims to attract researchers from abroad and incorporate them, for a specific time frame, into the Greek research system with the upper goal of transferring R&T information and know- how to Greek research units. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=974 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=981 The Jacobs Foundation is an international charitable foundation, with a base in Switzerland, whose mission is to use science-based knowledge, understanding and education to foster the welfare, social competence and human potential of future generations of young people. The foundation has a particular interest in strengthening the competence and potential of youths who are at risk because of economic, social or educational disadvantage, or because of chronic psychosocial adversity. As part of the range of activities designed to fulfil its mission, the foundation makes grants to support research, research training, research collaborations and policy or practice innovations. Fri, 28 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=981 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=979 The Spalding Trust aims to promote a better understanding between the cultures of the world by encouraging the study of the religious principles on which they are based. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=979 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=976 DVDC (Diabetes Vaccine Development Centre) is a joint initiative of the Australian Government, through the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF). The University of Melbourne, through the School of Population Health, acts as the Sponsoring Administering Institution for the DVDC. Tue, 25 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=976 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=972 Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) advances national scientific progress by awarding grants for research on a competitive basis in those fields of science, engineering, software engineering, computer science, and mathematics that underpin biotechnology and information and communications technology. Mon, 17 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=972 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=956 The Finnish Centre for International Mobility grants scholarships for young researchers from all countries and from all academic fields to Finnish universities. Sat, 08 Sep 2007 09:00:00 +1000 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=956 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=900 The Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study’s (NIAS’s) basic mission is to advance the study of the humanities and social sciences. Its primary objective is to offer a carefully chosen group of scholars an opportunity to devote themselves entirely to research. Mon, 09 Jul 2007 09:00:00 +1000 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=900 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=886 The Australian Academy of Science receives funding from the Department of Education, Science and Training (DEST) to deliver the project Australian participation in European Cooperation in the field of Scientific and Technical Research (COST). Mon, 02 Jul 2007 09:00:00 +1000 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=886 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=883 The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation or DFG) is the central, self-governing research organisation that promotes research at universities and other publicly financed research institutions in Germany. The DFG serves all branches of science and the humanities by funding research projects and facilitating cooperation among researchers. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +1000 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=883 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=873 These bursaries will fund attendance at oncology workshops or at workshops designed to promote transdisciplinary working or promote new (relevant) technology. Workshops must have an obvious training component and the benefit of attendance to the individual concerned should be clearly highlighted. The relevance of the workshop to the individual’s work in cancer research must be made clear. Fri, 22 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +1000 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=873 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=857 The Finnish Cultural Foundation awards grants for promoting and developing culture and economy in Finland. In accordance with this task the foundation makes personal grants to individuals and groups Thu, 07 Jun 2007 09:00:00 +1000 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=857 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=847 A number of the colleges of the University of Durham offer Visiting Fellowships. Thu, 24 May 2007 09:00:00 +1000 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=847 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=823 FEAST is seeking Interns to work on projects related to science and technology cooperation between Europe and Australia, particularly in relation to major global themes such as: Wed, 02 May 2007 09:00:00 +1000 other opportunities http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=823 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=819 The Lise Meitner program is aimed at highly qualified scientists of any discipline whose work could contribute to the scientific development of an Austrian research institution. Thu, 26 Apr 2007 09:00:00 +1000 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=819 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=815 The J.W.T. Jones Travelling Fellowship is available to chemists wishing to spend a minimum of one month in a scientific laboratory abroad. Wed, 25 Apr 2007 09:00:00 +1000 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=815 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=787 The Institute of Commonwealth Studies (ICS) offers Senior Research Fellowships to distinguished scholars whose work is of relevance to the institute. Senior Research Fellows are expected to take an appropriate part in the institute’s activities. Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +1100 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=787 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=785 Principal Research Fellowships are the most prestigious of the Wellcome Trust’s personal awards and provide long-term support for researchers of international standing. The fellowships are particularly suitable for senior researchers currently based overseas who wish to work in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland. Enquiries should be directed to the appropriate funding stream: Fri, 23 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +1100 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=785 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=784 The purpose of the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds is the exclusive and direct promotion of basic research in biomedicine. The foundation supports projects aimed to experimentally elucidate basic phenomena of human life. Botanical and prokaryotic investigations are supported only if they are of general biological importance. Biotechnological development as well as studies on the course of diseases or the treatment of symptoms are not supported. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +1100 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=784 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=788 The Wood-Whelan Research Fellowships are designed to support young biochemists and molecular biologists from countries that are full or associate members of IUBMB who need to travel to other laboratories in the IUBMB region for the purpose of carrying out experiments that require special techniques or for other forms of scientific collaboration or advanced training. Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +1100 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=788 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=761 DebRA funds both clinical research, and fundamental scientific research, aimed at an enhanced understanding of Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), of direct relevance to the diagnosis, treatment and, ultimately, cure of EB. Clinical research funding is available to support varied programs of work, from project grants, to clinical research fellowships (to provide logistical support to key clinicians, facilitating careeer development in EB research). Small amounts of pump priming grants (to enable pilot-scale data collection in support of a hypothesis, or to allow small-scale pieces of work to be undertaken) are also available. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=761 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=760 The Human Frontier Science Program (HFSP) promotes international collaboration in interdisciplinary, basic research in the life sciences. In addition to its international, and especially intercontinental character, a second emphasis of the HFSP is to encourage researchers who are early in their careers and are expected to play an important role in originating and pursuing creative research. The third emphasis of the HFSP is to stimulate novel and interdisciplinary research, because significant new ideas, techniques, and discoveries often arise at the boundaries between disciplines. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +1100 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=760 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=759 Within the limitations imposed by the budget of the commission as approved by the executive committee of the International Astronomical Union, funds are available to Commission 46 toward grants to qualified individuals to enable them to visit institutions abroad. It is intended, in particular, that the visitors should have ample time and opportunity to interact with the intellectual life of the host institution so that maximum benefit is derived by both sides. Fri, 16 Mar 2007 09:00:00 +1100 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=759 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=734 The Tuberous Sclerosis Association (TSA) offers grants for research directly concerned with the rare genetic condition tuberous sclerosis (TSC). Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=734 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=732 This funds short-term visits by scholars based outside the UK, the Republic of Ireland, or the Netherlands to one of these countries. Visits under this scheme may be to consult libraries or archives and to exchange views or work with colleagues who have similar research interests. Study or lecture tours, meetings of a professional or vocational nature, workshops, symposia, and international congresses are normally excluded. Mon, 26 Feb 2007 09:00:00 +1100 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=732 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=723 The Royal Society of Edinburgh is keen to facilitate, encourage, and support research collaboration in all areas between Scottish and overseas research groups. The object of the International Exchange Programmes funded by the Scottish Executive is to enable scholars and researchers to come to Scotland or to visit overseas from their Scottish academic base for a short period of time with a view to establishing ongoing collaboration. Fri, 23 Feb 2007 09:00:00 +1100 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=723 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=724 The International Institute for Asian Studies (IIAS) accommodates postdoctoral researchers in Asian studies in a variety of categories. Sponsorship of these fellowships contributes to the Institute’s aim of augmenting expertise in Asian studies and bolstering the exploration of underdeveloped fields of Asian studies in the Netherlands. Thu, 22 Feb 2007 09:00:00 +1100 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=724 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=714 Each year the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies offers a Rydon Fellowship in Australian Politics and Political History. This post-doctoral fellowship is tenable at the Menzies Centre for one term and preference is given to scholars who have recently completed a doctorate and have a contract to convert their thesis into a book. Remuneration is £5,000. The fellowship is named in honour of the distinguished Australian political scientist Emeritus Professor Joan Rydon. Fri, 16 Feb 2007 09:00:00 +1100 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=714 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=692 The Wood-Whelan Research Fellowships are designed to support young biochemists and molecular biologists from countries that are full or associate members of IUBMB who need to travel to other laboratories in the IUBMB region for the purpose of carrying out experiments that require special techniques or for other forms of scientific collaboration or advanced training. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:00:00 +1100 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=692 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=695 The Roche Organ Transplantation Research Foundation (ROTRF) is an independent medical research charity that provides operating grants to academic staff at universities, transplant centres, and research institutes. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=695 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=694 The Roche Organ Transplantation Research Foundation (ROTRF) wishes to advance the science of solid organ transplantation in order to further improve transplant results. The foundation will support research into solid organ transplantation, particularly where there is unmet medical need. The trustees hope that the funds available through the foundation will permit transplantation researchers to develop new technologies and areas of interest, and will encourage researchers in other areas to study transplantation problems. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=694 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=696 The Roche Organ Transplantation Research Foundation (ROTRF) and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) have established the Joint ROTRF/JDRF Initiative to support projects in immunology and biology research relevant to pancreatic islet transplantation, and transplantation solutions for human Type 1 diabetes. Fri, 02 Feb 2007 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=696 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=663 The purpose of the Visiting Fellowship scheme is to bring experienced researchers into Scotland to encourage an exchange of ideas and to foster collaboration with researchers and public health professionals based there. Tue, 16 Jan 2007 09:00:00 +1100 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=663 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=660 Three times a year, the Boehringer Ingelheim Fonds awards PhD scholarships for activities concerned with basic research and aimed at acquiring new scientific knowledge. The foundation supports projects aimed at elucidating basic phenomena of human life. Biotechnological development and studies on the course of diseases or the treatment of symptoms are not supported. Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:00:00 +1100 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=660 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=627 Applications for grants are invited for financial assistance towards the undertaking, completion, or publication of work that relates to any of the general scholarly purposes of the Society for the Promotion of Roman Studies. The society’s purposes are to promote the study of the history, archaeology, literature, and art of Italy and the Roman Empire from the earliest times down to about A.D. 700. Wed, 27 Dec 2006 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=627 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=626 The Gerda Henkel Foundation’s funding activities concentrate basically on German and foreign academia in the following fields of historical humanities: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:00:00 +1100 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=626 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=624 The Gerda Henkel Foundation’s funding activities concentrate basically on German and foreign academia in the following fields of historical humanities: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=624 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=625 The Gerda Henkel Foundation’s funding activities concentrate basically on German and foreign academia in the following fields of historical humanities: Mon, 18 Dec 2006 09:00:00 +1100 post-doctoral position http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=625 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=609 The People’s Trust for Endangered Species (PTES) make funds available for wildlife researchers and conservationists to carry out crucial work on endangered species throughout the world. Projects may either focus on research into the status of a particular species or involve practical conservation work within the field. Thu, 07 Dec 2006 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=609 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=607 The Heinrich Böll Foundation, affiliated with the Green Party and headquartered in the Hackesche Höfe in the heart of Berlin, is a legally independent political foundation working in the spirit of intellectual openness. The foundation’s primary objective is to support political education both within Germany and abroad, thus promoting democratic involvement, sociopolitical activism, and cross-cultural understanding. The foundation also provides support for art and culture, science and research, and developmental co-operation. Its activities are guided by the fundamental political values of ecology, democracy, solidarity, and nonviolence. Thu, 07 Dec 2006 09:00:00 +1100 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=607 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=606 The Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (German Research Foundation, DFG) is the central, self-governing research funding organisation that promotes research at universities and other publicly financed research institutions in Germany. The DFG serves all branches of science and the humanities. Wed, 06 Dec 2006 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=606 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=599 The Marc Fitch Fund offers awards to individuals and organisations for research and publication in the fields of archaeology, historical geography, history of art and architecture, heraldry and genealogy, surnames, catalogues of and use of archives (especially ecclesiastical), conservation of artefacts, and other antiquarian, archaeological, or historical studies. The emphasis is on the regional and local history of the British Isles. Tue, 28 Nov 2006 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=599 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=590 The Climate and Land-Surface Systems Interaction Centre (CLASSIC) is a NERC Collaborative Centre funded under the Earth Observation Centres of Excellence programme. Hosted at the University of Wales Swansea, CLASSIC brings together a consortium of researchers from the NERC Centre for Ecology and Hydrology at Wallingford and Monks Wood, the Universities of Durham, Exeter and Leicester, and the Hadley Centre for Climate Prediction and Research. Tue, 07 Nov 2006 09:00:00 +1100 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=590 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=575 he fund is intended to support studies in recent European history, particularly the history of Central and Eastern Europe. Grants may be made to support individual, collective or institutional projects (including conferences). Grants may be made for individual, or collaborative projects (including conferences) and may support British scholars, or scholars from other European countries. Tue, 31 Oct 2006 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=575 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=558 In an effort to encourage collaboration between researchers in Ireland and foreign countries, SFI has launched a new PI supplement – the IRP International Research Partnership. Mon, 23 Oct 2006 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=558 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=540 The Laerdal Foundation will consider applications for support for projects clearly related to acute medicine. Suitable projects should comprise one or several of such elements as experimental or clinical research, diagnosis, treatment, and transport of patients with acutely life-threatening disease or trauma, and development or accomplishment of teaching. Thu, 05 Oct 2006 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=540 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=372 The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) grants Humboldt Research Awards annually to foreign scholars with internationally recognized academic qualifications. The award is intended as a lifelong tribute to the past academic accomplishments of award winners. Furthermore, award winners are invited to carry out research projects of their own choice in Germany in cooperation with German specialist colleagues. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 09:00:00 +1000 award http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=372 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=546 The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Awards to young, top-flight scientists and scholars from abroad who are already recognized as outstanding researchers in their fields. The research award is given in recognition of their research achievements to date. The award-winners are also invited to work on research projects of their own choice in cooperation with colleagues in Germany for periods of between six months and one year. Mon, 02 Oct 2006 09:00:00 +1000 position http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=546 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=531 The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), through the Scottish Accountancy Research Trust, has an annual budget in excess of £100,000 available to fund research projects. The general aim is to support and encourage high-quality research that is timely and relevant to the accounting profession. Priority is given to projects that demonstrate relevance (direct or indirect) to practitioners. Fri, 29 Sep 2006 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=531 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=511 Funding programme for visiting top researchers in science and technology! Mon, 18 Sep 2006 09:00:00 +1000 position http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=511 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=503 The Royal Academy of Overseas Sciences of Belgium has set up a fund for the award of the Yola Verhasselt Prize for Tropical Geography. The winner will be granted a travel credit for financing a field work in tropical geography. Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:00:00 +1000 award http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=503 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=508 The basic mission of the Netherlands Institute for Advanced Study (NIAS) is to advance the study of the humanities and social sciences. Its primary objective is to offer a carefully chosen group of scholars an opportunity to devote themselves entirely to research. Wed, 13 Sep 2006 09:00:00 +1000 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=508 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=490 The purpose of the Senior Visiting Fellowships is to promote the introduction of new techniques and developments in scientific research into Ireland. Senior scientists working in the Republic of Ireland may apply for study visits in relevant institutions abroad, or specialists from abroad may be invited to institutions in the Republic of Ireland to advise on specific techniques and developments. Tue, 05 Sep 2006 09:00:00 +1000 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=490 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=445 These scholarships are offered by the sponsor to postgraduate research students undertaking projects that fall within the University’s research priority areas. University Postgraduate Research Scholarship (UPRS) holders are paid a fortnightly stipend. This stipend is valued at approximately $20,000 per annum. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, sick leave and maternity/paternity leave entitlements, relocation and thesis allowance. UPRS are open to Australian and Overseas applicants. Thu, 24 Aug 2006 09:00:00 +1000 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=445 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=439 The sponsor grants awards for young researchers (post-graduates after Masters level degree or postdoctorates) to Finnish universities. The objective is to encourage academic mobility to Finland and to promote international co-operation in research and teaching. The award period is three to twelve months. Wed, 16 Aug 2006 09:00:00 +1000 post-doctoral position http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=439 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=455 The Association for International Cancer Research’s (AICR’s) aim is to support fundamental research into the causes, mechanisms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cancer. The emphasis is on basic as opposed to clinical research. Mon, 14 Aug 2006 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=455 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=433 The Graham Bull Prize in Clinical Science set up to provide money for young research workers under the age of 45 years who feel that they have made a major contribution to clinical science. Wed, 09 Aug 2006 09:00:00 +1000 award http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=433 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=390 Funds are available to support joint projects between UK-based academics and those based in Commonwealth institutions. The scheme is administered in partnership with the Association of Commonwealth Universities (ACU), and information may be sought from either the ACU or the International Relations Department at the British Academy. Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=390 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=419 This annual scholarship is awarded by the Trustees of the French Protestant Church, Soho Square, on the advice of the Institute of Historical Research, and in collaboration with the Huguenot Society of London. Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:00:00 +1000 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=419 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=397 The AO Research Fund (AORF) supports projects dealing with trauma, surgery of the locomotor system, and related basic and clinical research. Applications are especially welcome for research in the areas of osteosynthesis in osteoporotic bone, minimally invasive surgery, computer-assisted surgery of the locomotor system, treatment of defects (bone substitutes, inductors, etc.), locked screw fixation implants, non-metallic implant materials, and clinical outcome. Mon, 24 Jul 2006 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=397 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=369 The Wellcome Trust’s University Awards for Research Technologists and Analysts allow universities to attract strategically important research technologists or analysts, who would normally be expected to work in association with a group or department that is in receipt of substantial trust funding. The scheme provides support for up to five years, after which time the applicant takes up a post in the institution, which is guaranteed for at least a further five years. The scheme is not intended to support staff who run or manage equipment, services, or core facilities. Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:00:00 +1000 position http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=369 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=355 In order to stimulate high-quality scientific research regarding problems inherent to overseas regions, the Royal Academy of Overseas Sciences (RAOS) organizes annual competitions. Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:00:00 +1000 award http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=355 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=361 This grant allows members of the Australian Society for Parasitology (ASP) to nominate overseas researchers of international reputation to visit Australia to speak at the annual scientific meeting of the society and other venues around the country. The invited speaker’s expertise must be common to a discipline or symposium represented at the scientific meeting, and must include details of the projected itinerary, a complete curriculum vitae, and a justification for the invitation. The invited lecturer is expected to visit at least two Australian states in addition to the meeting’s location. Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:00:00 +1000 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=361 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=353 A number of the colleges of the University of Durham offer Visiting Fellowships. Mon, 19 Jun 2006 09:00:00 +1000 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=353 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=340 The Government of the Slovak Republic has established a national scholarship programme for the support of mobility of students, PhD students, university teachers, and researchers under the terms of MINERVA programme. MINERVA is the official governmental programme for the development of knowledge-based economy in Slovakia. The aim of MINERVA is to pursue activities to support development of the knowledge-based economy in Slovakia. These activities focus on four basic areas: science, R&D, and innovations; education and employment; business environment; and information society. The following types of scholarships are available: Mon, 19 Jun 2006 09:00:00 +1000 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=340 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=350 The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) awards financial grants for horticultural projects. Applications are invited, particularly from horticulturists, for financial grants for horticultural projects including study visits or working placements in gardens, plant exploration and study, taxonomy and research, attendance at conferences and distinct projects of educational or historical value. Mon, 19 Jun 2006 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=350 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=349 The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) awards financial grants for horticultural projects. Applications are invited, particularly from horticulturists, for financial grants for horticultural projects including study visits or working placements in gardens, plant exploration and study, taxonomy and research, attendance at conferences and distinct projects of educational or historical value. Mon, 19 Jun 2006 09:00:00 +1000 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=349 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=339 Global nanotechnology collaborations have received a lot of attention lately. Although Europe’s research community is in a good position to play a leading role in international nanotechnology networking and research, this cannot be done without funding. Nanoforum has investigated multilateral and bilateral funding opportunities for nanotechnology open to European researchers with partners in other parts of the world. We have also identified web portals and organisations which can help EU researchers find partners in North and South America, Eastern Europe, Russia and Newly Independent States, Asia-Pacific and Africa. The present report summarises the results of our survey. Thu, 15 Jun 2006 09:00:00 +1000 other opportunities http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=339 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=336 The Rotary World Peace Fellowship will support a Rotary World Peace Scholar for a two-year master’s-level degree program at one of the Rotary Centers for International Studies. Located in eight leading universities around the world, Rotary Centers provide Fellows the chance to study in a master’s level program in conflict resolution, peace studies, international relations, and other related disciplines. Mon, 05 Jun 2006 09:00:00 +1000 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=336 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=335 The Society for Underwater Technology (SUT) Educational Support Fund offers sponsorship awards to high-calibre undergraduate and postgraduate students who are starting or continuing a degree that embraces at least one relevant component area of marine science, underwater technology, or offshore engineering. Applications are also welcome from those in mainline engineering courses where students can demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in the marine field. Mon, 05 Jun 2006 09:00:00 +1000 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=335 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=323 The Visiting Fellowships enable paediatricians from abroad, who need financial assistance, to spend up to four weeks in the United Kingdom, in order to attend the spring meeting (which is usually held in April) and to make visits to a centre in the United Kingdom. In 2007, the spring meeting will be held at the University of York, 26-29 March. Wed, 31 May 2006 09:00:00 +1000 position http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=323 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=314 The Academy of Medical Sciences, in collaboration with the Foulkes Foundation, offers a bursary scheme to provide opportunities for young scientists and clinicians to attend Academy of Medical Sciences meetings and lectures. It is hoped the scheme will enable young people to meet their peers and senior academics, and will foster the development of a life-long network of friends and colleagues from across the spectrum of medical science. Fri, 26 May 2006 09:00:00 +1000 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=314 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=291 Academy of Social Sciences in Australia shares an agreement of scientific and cultural collaboration with the Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences, to promote scholarly relations between Australian and Dutch scholars. Visits by scholars are for periods of one to two weeks. Awards provide a per diem and support approved internal travel during the period of stay. The scholar is responsible for the cost of international air fares. Wed, 10 May 2006 09:00:00 +1000 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=291 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=281 The Delegation of the European Commission to Australia and New Zealand is looking for a keen and motivated recent graduate to do a three or five month internship at its office in Canberra. Applicants can come from anywhere in the world provided they have a legal entitlement to reside in Australia, have completed a university degree and have a thorough knowledge of English. The chosen intern will work on a variety of long-term and day-to-day projects for the Delegation. The position is unpaid. Interested applicants should submit a CV, detailed statement of motivation and a letter of recommendation from the last educational establishment attended to the Delegation. Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:00:00 +1000 other opportunities http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=281 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=280 The Australian Academy of the Humanities and the Swedish Royal Academy of Letters, History and Antiquities have an Exchange Agreement, which provides for one established Australian scholar per year, who is able to cover travel to Europe independently, and who wishes to do research in Sweden. The Swedish Academy will be responsible for the cost of accommodation and a per diem during the scholar’s visit, for a maximum of one month, up to the sum of 30,000SEK. Sat, 22 Apr 2006 09:00:00 +1000 other opportunities http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=280 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=254 This scholarship has been made available to support a student to a present an oral paper at an international conference that is relevant to the activities of the Society, in the year of the award. The scholarship comprises a return airfare, registration fees plus a living allowance up to a total value of $5,000. Tue, 28 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +1100 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=254 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=247 The Feodor Lynen Fellowship Programme of the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation enables highly qualified young researchers from Germany holding a doctorate to undertake research at institutes outside Germany. The programme includes long -term and short-term fellowships. Applications may be submitted to the AvH at any time. Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +1100 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=247 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=246 The Klassik Foundation Weimar awards Weimar scholarships to promote research projects referring to the Cultural History of Europe from the late 17th to the 20th century. Thu, 23 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +1100 position http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=246 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=241 The object of this fund is to promote the study of Middle Eastern and Modern European History, and the History of Political Thought by recent postdoctoral scholars of any nationality. Awards of up to £1000 are offered to support any aspect of research, including travel and publication. Fri, 17 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +1100 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=241 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=239 Permits highly qualified Austrians to work in foreign research institutions. Age limit 34 years. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +1100 position http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=239 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=242 The Heisenberg Programme of the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft; DFG) promotes young researchers who are eligible for appointment to a professorship and have demonstrated excellence in their research achievements. Proposals may be submitted at any time, the funding duration is limited to a maximum of 5 years. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +1100 position http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=242 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=238 IPP made in Germany is a network of 50 postgraduate programmes offered in a wide range of disciplines and subjects at centres of scientific excellence throughout Germany. Since 2001, the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the German Research Foundation (DFG) have been jointly selecting these postgraduate courses under the "Doctorates at Universities in Germany" (PHD) support programme. The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has made a total of €30m available to participating universities for the period from 2001 to 2006. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +1100 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=238 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=237 The STINT Foundation Short Term Stipends provide opportunities for academics at Swedish universities to spend a maximum of three months at a foreign academic institution. The programme covers all areas of research and higher education. Applications can be submitted by faculty at Swedish universities. Please note that doctoral candidates are not eligible. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +1100 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=237 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=240 HSP is targeted at international students and researchers who want to study or undertake research in the Netherlands (Huygens International Programme) and at Dutch students and researchers who want to gain some international study or research experience (Huygens Talent Programme). Thu, 16 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +1100 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=240 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=236 The Fernand Braudel Senior Fellowship Programme provides a framework for established academics with an international reputation for the pursuit of research at the Institute. Thu, 16 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +1100 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=236 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=231 The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables highly qualified, early-stage researchers from abroad, who hold doctorates, to carry out research projects of their own choice in Germany . Applications may be submitted for long-term research stays of at least 6 and at most 12 months; an extension of up to 24 months is possible. Researchers of all nationalities and disciplines may apply to the AvH directly at any time. There are no quotas for individual countries and disciplines. Wed, 15 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +1100 fellowship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=231 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=228 The ISL programme supports Australian scientists, from both the public and private sectors, to collaborate with international partners on leading edge science and technology in order to contribute to Australia’s economic, social and environmental wellbeing. As part of this package $55.5 million over five years will be provided to support international collaboration through the programme. Tue, 14 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=228 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=227 The Lise Meitner program is aimed at highly qualified scientists of any discipline whose work could contribute to the scientific development of an Austrian research institution. Fri, 10 Mar 2006 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=227 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=221 The Degussa Foundation is committed to funding natural sciences research, as well as to funding environmental protection and sustainable development, cultural aims, and adult and vocational education. Fri, 24 Feb 2006 09:00:00 +1100 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=221 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=205 The Astronomical Society of Australia (ASA) provides limited travel assistance to attend conferences. Thu, 09 Feb 2006 09:00:00 +1100 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=205 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=178 Australian Biological Resources Study (ABRS) offers financial support to postgraduate students in Australian institutions to travel to a national or international conferences relevant to both the student's research programme in systematics or taxonomy and the Aim and Objectives of the ABRS. A maximum of $1000 is available for an international conference and $500 for travel within Australia. Up to $10,000 is available each year for these awards. Fri, 03 Feb 2006 09:00:00 +1100 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=178 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=180 The purpose of this category is to foster a supportive environment for professional development, research, and creative risk-taking. Support is available to individual writers and picture book illustrators through overseas residencies and to organisations through programs and services that contribute to the professional skills base of writers or the development of the literature sector overall. Tue, 31 Jan 2006 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=180 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=172 The managers of the G.C. Grindley Fund will consider applications for grants for research in the field of behaviour and its relation to mental processes and underlying physiological mechanisms. Mon, 23 Jan 2006 09:00:00 +1100 funding http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=172 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=173 This fund is used for university graduates (who may at the same time hold other scholarships, bursaries, etc.) to assist them in travelling for study or research. Mon, 23 Jan 2006 09:00:00 +1100 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=173 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=174 The British Biochemical Society has a fund from which grants are made available to assist eligible members in meeting the cost of attending scientific meetings or for short visits to other laboratories. Thu, 15 Dec 2005 09:00:00 +1100 travel grant http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=174 http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=175 The Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt has established a German scholarship programme to promote promising young scientists in the field of environmental protection. Each year about 60 scholarships for postgraduates from different disciplines - mostly in chemistry, biology and engineering - are provided. Projects may include an international angle as long as they are carried out in Germany and are related to an environmental issue of Germany. Fri, 09 Dec 2005 09:00:00 +1100 postgraduate scholarship http://www.feast.org/opportunities/?ID=175