The call for the new Japan Partnering Awards Scheme for 2008 is now open. BBSRC and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) have aligned their existing schemes in order to create a joint funding scheme. The aim of the scheme remains the same; to enable UK and Japanese scientists to forge long-term partnerships. BBSRC will support the UK partner(s) and JST will support the Japanese partner(s). Applications should be based on research that takes a systems biology approach to addressing key scientific questions.

Closing date for applications: 28 November 2008

Further information, guidelines and an application form can be downloaded from the following webpage: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/science/international/japan.html

A press release about the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between BBSRC and JST can be viewed here: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/media/releases/2008/080917_uk_japan_systems_biology.html

Reminder

The calls for the China, India and United States Partnering Awards, and International Workshops are also open (closing date 12 November).

All calls are open to BBSRC grant holders and researchers in BBSRC-sponsored Institutes. Guidelines and forms at: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/science/international

 

 

Calls OPEN from 10 September 2008 for:

* China Partnering Awards

* India Partnering Awards

* United States Partnering Awards

Closing date for applications: 12 November 2008

Partnering Awards provide pump-priming to allow leading UK research groups to forge long-term relationships with scientists in areas of research that are relevant to BBSRC's scientific strategy. Their main objectives are to:

* set up partnership links between UK and overseas laboratories

* promote the exchange of scientists, particularly early career scientists;

* promote access to facilities.

Prospective applicants should note that partnering awards are not a vehicle by which to support single research projects or link ongoing single collaborative projects. Funds may be used for travel and subsistence or other activities, such as workshops or exchanges. The award is not intended to fund salary costs, consumables, items of equipment or other research costs. See individual scheme details for indicative funding levels.

Open to BBSRC grant holders and researchers in BBSRC-sponsored Institutes

Guidelines and forms at: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/science/international

Japan Partnering Awards

The Japan Partnering Awards Scheme has been changed for 2008. BBSRC and the Japan Science and Technology Agency (JST) have aligned their existing schemes in order to create a joint funding scheme. The aim of the scheme remains the same; to enable UK and Japanese scientists to forge long-term partnerships. BBSRC will support the UK partner(s) and JST will support the Japanese partner(s), therefore the Japanese partners should be in receipt of research funding from JST. Applications should be based on research that takes a systems biology approach to addressing key scientific questions. The call is now open. Deadline is 28th November 2008. Further details are on the website: http://www.bbsrc.ac.uk/science/international/japan.html

Open to BBSRC grant holders and researchers in BBSRC-sponsored Institutes

 

BBSRC INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOPS

Calls OPEN from 10 September 2008

Closing date for applications: 12 November 2008

International Workshops match numbers of UK scientists with equivalents from other countries to identify areas of commonality and explore the potential for international collaboration. In the past the International Workshop scheme has provided around 8 awards each year, of about £10k each, for International Workshops aimed at developing relations in topics important to BBSRC's scientific strategy. Applicants should ensure that the proposed workshops can be related to the main objectives contained in the BBSRC Strategic Plan, 10-Year Vision and International Strategy documents (available on the BBSRC website). In previous years, International Workshops have created international synergy and many have led to successful international research projects that have provided considerable added value to UK science.

Open to BBSRC grant holders and researchers in BBSRC-sponsored Institutes

Guidelines and forms at: www.bbsrc.ac.uk/international

 

 

The Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council and the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research, NC3Rs, invite proposals for research into the use of invertebrate models for replacing the use of animals which are currently protected under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

Application deadline: 17 October 2008, 4pm

Deadline: February 5th, 2009 (applicants will be notified in March 2009).

 

 

Fight for Sight, the UK's leading charity dedicated to funding world-class eye research, is pleased to announce its 2009 grants round.  Details of the application process for PhD Studentships, Project Grants, Clinical Fellowships and Programme Grants are available at www.fightforsight.org.uk/research or email your request to grants@fightforsight.org.uk or telephone 020 7090 7937.

Deadline: 8 September 2008 for PhD Studentship abstract submission and 21 November 2008 for Project and Programme Grants and Clinical Fellowship abstract submission.

 

2009 Busse Research Awards to be presented at the 19th IAGG World Congress of  Gerontology and Geriatrics

Call for Nominations

Promoting international research in gerontology, two Busse Research Awards will be given at the XIX World Congress of Gerontology in Paris France, July 5-9, 2009.

Deadline for receipt of applications: September 4, 2008.

The Parkinson's Disease Society invites applications for its project grant scheme which is designed to answer a single question or a small group of related questions about Parkinson's. Deadline for applications is 5 September 2008.

For further information see: http://www.parkinsons.org.uk/research.aspx

The New Dynamics of Ageing is a seven year multidisciplinary research programme concerned with improving the quality of life of older people. The programme aims to develop practical policy and implementation guidance and novel science and technological responses to help older people enjoy better quality lives.

IAGG is launching the Collaborating Centres Program, which is presented in the attached document that also includes the application guidelines. The admission criterion to become an IAGG Collaborating Centre is the excellence of services provided and the quality of research and academic work developed. There is no limit to the number of centres affiliated.

Applications should be submitted by the end of April, as IAGG Executive Board will meet in May, to analyze them. 

IAGG thanks you for your support, and is looking forward to receiving applications.

2008 sees the final round of project commissioning for the UK's largest and most ambitious multi-disciplinary research programme on ageing, which is funded by five Research Councils (ESRC, EPSRC, BBSRC, MRC and AHRC). To date the programme has supported two large Collaborative Research Projects (CRPs), eleven Preparatory Networks and twelve Programme Projects.