From the Executive Dean:

 Dear Colleagues

The campus is busy again with many new students enrolling in subjects for 2010.  I was very pleased that our main enrolment day went so smoothly with minimal queues and many happy students.  Thank you to the Academic Advisers for assisting with the process and thanks also to the staff in the Student Centre for the organisation.  Well done.

On the research front, we have received 75 draft ARC Discovery applications.  A tremendous effort from everyone and also by the Research team providing feedback on the applications.  Quite a task with so many applications so please be patient if you are waiting for feedback!  In addition, it has come to our attention that the MQ contribution (and total) for 50% (50/50) fellowships was incorrect in the "ARC/MQ Salary Splits for ARC Fellowships" documents on the ARC DP Resource Pack web page (http://www.research.mq.edu.au/researchers/funding/arc_schemes/discovery_projects_resource_pack).  
These documents have now been amended (for ARF - 50%, QEII - 50%, APF Step 1 - 50%, and APF Step 2 - 50% fellowships).  If you are requesting a 50% fellowship, please ensure that you use the amended figures.  We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

A further opportunity for research funds:-
The Environmental Trust has recently opened their Research Program which totals $1M.  Currently the Major Grants Scheme and the Seeding Grants Scheme are open, there will however be other rounds staggered across the year.  Details of these two schemes are available at:  www.environmentaltrust.nsw.gov.au
EOIs to Robyn Munro by cob on Wednesday 10 February.

In case you missed the email, a CRC information session for the 13th selection round is to be held on Wednesday 17 February from 8:30-11:00 am at the NSW Trade and Investment Centre, Level 47, MLC Centre, 19 Martin Place, Sydney.
RSVP:  By 5 pm, Friday 12 February to maryse.delorie@business.nsw.gov.au or 9338 6793.  Further details about the sessions can be found on the CRC website - www.crc.gov.au.

Till next time
Stephen
8 February 2010
 

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