Research Grants

Abramson M, Benke G, Croft RJ, Sim M. "Do mobile phones affect cognitive development in children?". NHMRC Project Grant (2010-13): $530,000.

Johnstone, S. J. (2009).  Development of a portable EEG device for research.  URC Research Partnerships Grant.  Amount: $16,000.

Croft RJ, Fitzgerald PB, Nathan, PJ, Johnstone PJ, Kulkarni J, Michie PT. “Tailoring Adjunct Glycine Therapy in Schizophrenia”. NHMRC Project Grant - CAM (2009-11): $444,900

Wiedermann PM, Barnett J, Clauberg M, Croft RJ, Kemp R, Gutteling J, Kikkawa T. “Mobile communication technology: an international study of the impacts of precautionary measures on risk perception and trust”. GSM Association (London) Research Project Grant (2008-9): $150K.

Croft RJ, Anderson V, McKenzie R, McIntosh R. “RF Thermal Response: Literature Review, Parameters Sensitivity and SAR vs Temperature Distributions”. Mobile Manufacturers Forum, Geneva; GSM Association, London (2008-9): $235K.

Barry, R. J., et al. (2009). Research Infrastructure Block Grant (Pool 2). Amount: $44,000. Project: High-speed infrared pupilometer.

Gonsalvez, CJ, Blaszczynski, A., Clarke, A.R. Problem Gambling: Can subtle physiological reactions to wins and losses help identify the problem gambler? $106,881 (2008-2011). ARC Linkage grant: Project ID: LP0776836.

Cosic, Abramson, Croft, Finnie, McKenzie, Wood. “Australian Centre for Radiofrequency Bioeffects Research”. NHMRC Strategic Research Development Grant (2004-2008): $2.5M (#154905).

Johnstone, S. J. & Roodenrys, S.  (2007).  Development of a cognitive training intervention for the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).  URC Small Grant.  Amount $12,000.

Barry, R. J. & Clarke, A. R. (2007). Identification of EEG signals in response to pharmacotherapy in AD/HD: Predicting clinical responsiveness and outcome. Pfizer Australia, $220,000.

Barry, R. J. (2006). The role of preferred brain states in perceptual and cognitive processing: New insights into brain dynamics. Australian Research Council Discovery Project, 2007 $57,000; 2008 $64,000; 2009 $70,000; 2010 $76,000.

Croft RJ, McKenzie R, Anderson V, McIntosh R, Iskra S. “Australian Centre for Radio Frequency Bioeffects Research (ACRBR) Dosimetry, Standards and Protocols Research Program”. Mobile Manufacturers Forum, Geneva (2005-6): $255K.

Croft RJ. “Comparison of Techniques for the Removal of Ocular Artefact from the Electroencephalogram: A Validation Study”. ARC Discovery Grant  #DP0559410 (2005-2006): $102K

Barry, R. J., Clarke, A, R. & Johnstone, S. J. (2005). Exploring the brain mechanisms underlying hyperactivity in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Australian Research Council Discovery Project, 2006 $60,000; 2007 $55,000; 2008 $60,000.

Barry, R.J., Clarke, A.R., Johnstone, S. (2005). University Research Committee Discovery-Projects Near Miss Grant. Amount $15,000. Project: Arousal versus Activation: A psychophysiological clarification of the energetics of attentional processing in AD/HD.

Clarke, A., Barry, R., Heaven, P. & Byrne, M. (2005). A Ten Year Follow-up of the Efficacy of Methylphenidate for the Treatment of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Novartis Pharmaceuticals. $29810.

Johnstone, S. J., Clarke, A., Barry, R. (2005). Research Infrastructure Block Grant (Pool 2). Amount: $28000. Project: A replacement EEG recording system for ARC-funded ADHD and other research.

Barry, R.J., Clarke, A.R., Johnstone, S. (2005). University Research Committee Discovery-Projects Near Miss Grant. Amount $15,000. Project: Arousal versus Activation: A psychophysiological clarification of the energetics of attentional processing in AD/HD.

Clarke, A. R. (2005-2007). Validation of a New Conceptual Model of ADHD based on Underlying Central Nervous System Dysfunction. 2005 $55,000; 2006 $40,000; 2007 $40,000.

Johnstone, S. J. (2005-07). Disinhibition in Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A behavioural and psychophysiological investigation. Australian Research Council Discovery Project, 2005 $50,000; 2006 $50,000; 2007 $50,000.

Solowij, N., Roodenrys, S. & Johnstone, S. J. (2005). University Research Committee small grant. Amount: $8000. Project: Impacts upon daily mental functioning caused by varying patterns of cannabis use.