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RESEARCH GRANTS - Call for applications RESEARCH GRANTS for funding in 2011 The Australian Flora Foundation was established in 1981 with the aim of fostering scientific research on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants. It was thought that by encouraging research, a greater awareness of the value of the Australian flora would be developed resulting in explicit measures for their conservation and utilisation. Funds for research are raised through the membership of the Foundation, donations from various sources and the interest from bequests. Grants are available for projects which commence from December 2010. The Foundation expects to support between two and four projects at $5000 - $12,000 each in 2011 with possible extension into 2012. CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Applications for grants to support original scientific projects on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants are invited from research workers in Australia. The Australian Flora Foundation will consider all relevant applications, with special interest in the following categories: General: All applications on rare and endangered plants should indicate how the research relates to the management plan for the species. The Foundation does not fund projects that are predominantly for equipment or travel (other than for essential fieldwork), publications, research on orchids, or taxonomy. It gives a low priority to flora surveys per se. Projects must be scientifically sound and aim to provide outcomes within the period of the grant. Applicants must be suitably qualified or identify a qualified project supervisor. Applications are in two stages. Preliminary applications of two A4 pages should indicate the purpose of the project, the likely costs and the research protocol. The institution or company to which the applicant is attached, a contact phone number, email address and postal address must be included. Please use the form provided. Applicants should pay particular attention to ensuring that their proposal meets the selection criteria. Preliminary applications will be accepted until 22nd March 2010. Each application will be evaluated on closeness to the objectives of the Australian Flora Foundation, the scientific merit of the project, the likely success within the stipulated timeframe, and the availability of funds. Full applications will be invited from those which best fit the criteria. Full applications will be assessed by the Scientific Research Committee and successful applicants notified in September 2010. Funds will become available to commence research from December 2010. Applications should preferably be submitted electronically as an MS Word file attached to an email to Peter Goodwin at pbgoodwin@iinet.net.au Alternatively, a 3.5 inch disk or hard copy may be mailed
to: Enquiries: to the above addresses. Further information about the Foundation and past grants can be found at http://aff.org.au Important dates: The Australian Flora Foundation gratefully
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