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External Opportunities / SPIN

SPIN

Sponsored Programs Information Network is a computer database with detailed and up-to-date information about thousands of government and private funding opportunities from Australia and Overseas.

To create a researcher profile and set up email alerts for funding opportunities from SPIN, click on the 'My Portal' link from within the SPIN Database. New users will need to create a profile using the 'Get Profile' link on the 'My Portal' log in page. To access the SPIN Database, click on the button 'ACCESS THE SPIN DATABASE' below. here you will find the 'My Portal' Link or simply search for funding opportunities.

Currently, SPIN is only available from Macquarie University computers (those with Macquarie University IP addresses)

Instructions on how to register and use SPIN


ACCESS THE SPIN DATABASE



Other Opportunities

Type of Funding Internal Closing Date
(These dates refer to grants that have been checked by Faculty administration staff, for more information please see note below):
Australian Institute of Nuclear Science and Engineering - Postdoctoral Fellowships Friday 22nd May 2009
Australian Antarctic Research Applications Tuesday 23rd June 2009
National Archives of Australia - Supporting Archival Research Friday 19th June 2009
Retina Australia Research Grant Tuesday 23rd June 2009
Institute for Advanced Studies (Humanities) Postdoctoral Bursaries Thursday 2nd July 2009
Criminology Research Council research grants Friday 14th August 2009
Australian Academy of Science Research Awards Monday 24th August 2009
U.S. Dept of Homeland Security - International Research Grants Monday 21st September 2009 or Wednesday 9th September 2009*
Hunter-Central Rivers CMA NA
National Geographic Grants Applications accepted all year.
CSIRO Flagship Projects Unsolicited applications will be accepted at any time.
CSIRO Flagship Visiting Fellowships TBA
Australian Academy of Science - Awards and research support Please check the Australian Academy of Science for dates and types.
The Department for International Development (UK) Please check the The Department for International Development (UK) for dates and types.

 


Anthony Rothe Memorial Trust

Grants of up to $80,000 per annum to cover salaries for research workers and maintenance costs for research projects into the causes, prevention and treatment or cure of leukaemia and allied blood disorders.
 


National Institutes of Health (NIH)

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) , a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, is the primary Federal agency for conducting and supporting medical research in the US.

Helping to lead the way toward important medical discoveries that improve people’s health and save lives, NIH scientists investigate ways to prevent disease as well as the causes, treatments, and even cures for common and rare diseases.

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How to apply

*Grant applications that have been checked by the Faculty Research Administration Staff prior to approval by the appropriate Department and Faculty must be submitted to the Research Office one week before the external closing date. Grant applications that have not been checked by the Department/Division must be submitted to the Research Office three weeks prior to the granting body's closing date for the following reasons:

  • to allow Research Office staff to check each application for correctness
  • to allow the applicant time to make any recommended revisions
  • to have the budget approved by the Finance Office
  • to have the application signed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research)

Important Notice for External Research Grant Applicants

Researchers are asked to note that all external grant funding applications and all enquiries and communications must be directed to the Research Office (grants@mq.edu.au). Please visit the 'Essential Information for all External Scheme Applicants' page for more details.

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