1. Office for Research – Griffith University August 2010 SPIN Database Tina Anderson

2. What is SPIN? SPIN (Sponsored Programs Information Network) is an international database with over 3000 world-wide funding opportunities that are available to Australian researchers. Simple keywords is all it takes to start your SPIN profile. SPIN is generated by your keywords and provides direct emailed information on funding opportunities - so it is important to choose your keywords with care. SPIN access: http://australia.infoed.org/spin/spin.asp http://australia.infoed.org/spin/spin.asp

3. Setting up your SPIN Profile Login

5. Setting up Funding Opportunities

8. Smarts Output email example Sponsor: Australasian Association for Engineering Education Program Number: 13654 Title: Awards for Programs that Enhance Excellence in Learning E-mail: l.godfrey@auckland.ac.nz Web Site: http://www.aaee.com.au/awards/2010/more_info.html Program URL: http://www.aaee.com.au/awards/2010/AAEE_2010_select.doc SYNOPSIS: Nominations are invited for The Australasian Engineering Education Awards which identify, showcase and reward the work of members committed to fostering excellence and innovation in engineering education. Deadline(s): 13/08/2010 Link to full program description: http://australia.infoed.org/spin/spin_prog.asp?13654

9. Other Granting Databases Office for Research Website (Research Grant Funding Calendar): http://www.griffith.edu.au/research/research-services/research- grants/apply-for-funding Australian Government GrantsLink: http://www.grantslink.gov.au//Info.aspx?NodeId=0 http://www.grantslink.gov.au//Info.aspx?NodeId=0 Queensland Government Grants Portal: https://www.smartservice.qld.gov.au/services/grants/ https://www.smartservice.qld.gov.au/services/grants/

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