BODEN RESEARCH CONFERENCES	With the generous support of the late Dr A. Boden FAA the Academy conducts a series of small specialist conferences in the biological sciences to enable active research workers in rapidly advancing fields to discuss current advances and problems.One or more conferences are organised each year with a membership of 20-30 and of about two days duration. The conferences are usually held at Thredbo in the Snowy Mountains in the first week of February. A sum of up to $10,000 is allocated for each conference. The supplementation of this sum is encouraged.The initiative, financial accountability and detailed arrangements for the conference are the responsibility of the organisers and the relevant scientific society/organisation which acts as a joint sponsor with the AcademySocieties and organisations are invited to submit a one page expression of intent to hold a conference in February 1998, setting out the aims, objectives and timeliness of the program and evidence of support from the relevant scientific society. Successful proposers will be invited to submit a detailed proposal for further assessment. The decision is announced in early December.Recent topics include:-· Immunological control of fertility: from gametes to gomads;· The role of DNA methylation in biological processes· Marsupial gametes and embryos· Nitric oxide in the nervous system· The molecular and cellular biology of the extracellular matrix	Expressions of interest should be addressed to:The Executive SecretaryAustralian Academy of ScienceGPO Box 783Canberra ACT 260Enquiries to Peter Vallee(06) 247 5777fax: (06) 257 4620
SELBY FELLOWSHIP	The Fellowship is financed through the generosity of the trustees of the Selby Scientific Foundation.PurposeFellowships are awarded to distinguished overseas scientists to visit Australia for public lecture/seminar tours and to visit scientific centres in Australia.Fellows are expected to increase public awareness of science and scientific issues and accordingly will be outstanding lecturers to the general lay public.ConditionsFellowships are tenable for visits of not less than two weeks and not more than three months. Overseas and local air fares (economy) and a daily allowance are AwardFellowships are awarded and the length of tenure determined by the Council of the Academy on the recommendation of the Selby Fellowship Selection Committee.Nominations for Nominations are invited for the Selby Fellowship in Nominations are confidential and should be submitted on a form available from the Academy secretariat:	The Executive SecretaryAustralian Academy of ScienceGPO Box 783Canberra ACT 2601Enquiries to Faye Nicholas(06) 247 5777FAX (06) 257 4620

OHYAMA HEALTH FOUNDATION INC.	Ohyama Health Foundation is a non-governmental and non-profit organization, founded under the authorization of Ministry of Health and Welfare, Japan in August 1974.The late Mr Umeo Ohyama, ex-president of Toyo Steel Corporation, founded the organization with his 50 thousands holdings of his company as its fund, which amounts to approximately 1.5 billion Japanese yen at the year of 1996 and supports the organization’s various activities with its allotments and interests.One of the most famous parasitologists in the world, the late Dr Keizo Asami, ex-Dean, School of Medicine, Keio University, Tokyo, played a great role as the academic advisor for the organization since its foundation, followed by Dr Shogo Sasaki, also a well-known bacteriologist and ex-Dean of School of Medicine, Tokai University.The organization has been supported by a lot of advisers and officers represented in Dr Kazumine Kobari, Emeritus Professor of Ryukyu University with this fruitful experience of international health cooperation (please notice the list of officers on the other page).ActivitiesI. Support for Academic ResearchGrant for research on parasitology, bacteriology, leprosy, and rickettsiosis (1 millions Japanese yen per one for 10 researchers for every year).II. Ohyama Health Foundation Awards & Ohyama Encouragement AwardsGrant for medical doctors, co-medical staffs, and organizations who contribute for international health cooperation.III. Asami Keizo Memorial Grant (founded as the 20th anniversary project since 1993)Grant for infectious diseases researchers mainly from developing countries, for their field research, presentation at international meetings and so on.ASAMI KEIZO MEMORIAL GRANT1. ApplicantsLimited infectious diseases researchers from developing countries.2. Documents and credentials for application:· Application form· A recommendation letter from an officer (both advisors, directors, auditors, and councilor are available) of Ohyama Health Foundation (refer the list). Facsimile letter is available.3. Application form is received from every 1st of April to when the amount number of applications fulfills the number of grants for the year.4. The screening will be charged on the committee for the judges of the grant within the foundation.5. The priorities on applicants who have no experience of granted from Ohyama Health Foundation for the equality of the opportunity.6. The grantor is requested to submit a report up to the end of the concerned fiscal year (the end of every March).7. The grant is maximized 500 thousands Japanese yen per share provided in US dollars. Division of one share for several cases is available.8. The application form will be received from April 1997.	For application form and further information:Ms. Mutsuko WatanabeOhyama Health FoundationUrban Shimbashi Bldg. 5-1, Shmbashi 4-chome,Minato-ku, Tokyo 105JapanPhone: 81-3-5472-9702Fax: 81-3-5472-9701
Alexander Von Humboldt-Stifung Foundation	Research Fellowships in all disciplines.	Tenable: Germany No closing date
ANZAC Fellowship Scheme	Distinction of potential in general areas. Not for academic staff.	Tenable: New Zealand Closing: Late July
Assoc. of Commonwealth Universities - Senior Travelling Fellowships	Professional advancement and reinforcement of skills by visiting.	Tenable: Not in candidate’s own country Closing: Late January
Assoc. of Commonwealth Universities - Admin. Travelling Fellowsships	Offer professional reinforcement by giving opportunity.	Tenable: Not in candidate’s own country Closing: Late January.
Australian Vice-Chancellors’ Committee	Visiting Fellowships to Australian and Overseas Scholars	Tenable: Austrlia and overseas Closing: Late September
Australian-American Education Foundation Fulbright Awards	For Australian scholars to visit America and vice versa.	Tenable: America and Australia Closing: Late November
Australia-China Council	Travel Grants for scholars from either country	Tenable: Australia and China Closing: Late November
Australian-Greek Awards - Dept of Employment, Education and Training	For fellows to visit Australia from Greece and vice versa in some cases	Tenable: Australia and sometimes Greece Closing: Mid-September
Australian Research Fellowships Scheme - several schemes available	To strengthen research of national significance	Tenable: Australia Closing: Early April
Australian-European Awards Program	For Fellows to visit Australia from Europe	Tenable: Australia Closing: mid-September
Cambridge Australia Trust	In collaboration with the Cambridge Commonwealth Trust in the United Kingdom, is offering up to ten scholarships annually, commencing October 1999, to Australian graduates of outstanding academic merit to do research leading to a PhD degree at the University of Cambridge. The scholarships are open to citizens of Australia who have a first class honours degree or its equivalent from an Australian University, who have gained admission to Cambridge, and are successful in winning a UK Overseas Research Student award (ORS) on the nomination of Cambridge University. Each scholarship is tenable for up to three years and covers fees and a maintenance allowance (Currently £6072 sterling per annum), as well as return air travel to UKBesides the Packer and Poynton Scholarships, one or more Kater, Kopke or Cambridge Australia Scholarships are offered each year. The total value of each scholarship, including the ORS award, is approximately $50,000 per annum, or $150,000 over three years.	Application forms for admission to the University of Cambridge must be obtained from the Secretary, Board of Graduate Studies, 4 Mill Lane, Cambridge CB2 1RZ, England (Fax +44 1223 338723) who will also provide the curent Graduate Studies Prospectus.Enquiries in Australia:Hon Secretary, Cambridge Australia Trust, GPO Box 93, Canberra ACT 0200TEL (02) 6248 7744FAX (02) 6248 6287.
Canadian Government Laboratories	Fellowships in all Canadian Government depts.	Tenable: Canada Closing: mid December in Canada
Canadian studies Faculty Enrichment Program Australia and New Zealand	Academic staff to undertake research in Canadian institutions	Tenable: Canada Closing: mid-July
Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan	Fellows to visit Australia from Commonwealth countries	Tenable: Australia Closing: 11 Sept in Canberra
Dalhousie University - Izaak Walton Killam postdoctoral fellowship	To attract recently graduated scholars of superior research ability	Tenable: Dalhousie University Canada Closing: mid-December
Davis - The Lady Davis Fellowship Trust	Scholars of various disciplines to study, research or teach	Tenable: Israel Closing: 30 Nov in Israel
German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Study and travel grants	To encourage academic links between Australia and Germany for academics	Tenable: Germany Closing: various dates
Massey University	Postdoctoral Fellowships in various faculties	Tenable: New Zealand Closing: 24 September
Matsumae International Foundation	Research Fellowships	Tenable: Japan Closing: Mid September
Melbourne University	Postdoctoral Fellowships in several disciplines	Tenable: University of MelbourneClosing: Mid August
Monash University	Postdoctoral Fellowships in various disciplines	Tenable: Monash University Closing: Mid August
Rikkyo University	Research Fellowship for academic exchange	Tenable: Japan Closing: 30 April in Japan
St John’s College Cambridge Benians Fellowship	Benians Fellowship in various disciplines	Tenable: Cambridge Closing: 1 Oct in UK
University of NSW	Postdoctoral Fellowships to support full-time research, undertaken independently or in collaboration with other Universities	Tenable: University of NSW Closing: 18 September
University of Otago	Postdoctoral Fellowships in any department	Tenable: Dunedin New Zealand Closing:: 15 Sept in NZ