Research Grants

Research Grants

Authors and Project
Gonsalvez, C.J., & Barry, R. (2012). Using event-related brain potentials (ERPs or brain waves) and autonomic measures to differentiate problem from non-problem gamblers. Research Unit, Office of Gaming and Racing, Department of Justice Victoria.

Amount
$86,959


Authors and Project
Croft RJ, Finnie J, Wood A, Yarovsky I, Blumbergs P, Martinac B, Ivanova E, Vink R, Taylor N, Elwood M. “Australian Centre for Electromagnetic Bioeffects Research”.

Grant Type
NHMRC Centre of Research Excellence (2013-17) (#1042464).

Amount
$2,498,842


Authors and Project
Croft, Abramson, Cosic, Finnie, McKenzie, Wood. “Australian Centre for Radiofrequency Bioeffects Research – Interim Grant”.

Grant Type
NHMRC Strategic Research Development Grant (#154905x).

Amount
$154,000


Authors and Project
Nestec (Switzerland): The acute effects of decaffeinated coffee on brain activity and cognitive function in a healthy older population (CIs: Croft RJ, Stough C, Scholey A). 2008-9.

Amount
$115000


Authors and Project
Electricity Power Research Institute (USA): RF effects on the EEG and thermoregulation (CI: Croft). 2012-2013.

Grant Type
Amount
$125,000


Authors and Project
Solowij, N., Croft, R., Todd, J., Fernandez, F., Michie, P., McGuire, P., Murray, R., Johnstone, S. J., Tooney, P., Zuardi, A. (2011-2013). Vulnerability markers in the association between cannabis and schizophrenia.

Grant Type
NHMRC Project

Amount
$499,006


Authors and Project
Ciarrochi, J., Heaven, P. C., Jackson, C. J., Johnstone, S. J., Leeson, P. R., Caltabiano, N. J. (2011-13). A longitudinal study into the development of personal vulnerabilities and well-being in adolescence.

Grant Type
ARC Discovery

Amount
$264,000


Authors and Project
Abramson M, Benke G, Croft RJ, Sim M (2010-2013). Do mobile phones affect cognitive development in children?

Grant Type
NHMRC Project Grant

Amount
$530,000


Authors and Project
Johnstone, S. J. (2009). Development of a portable EEG device for research.

Grant Type
URC Research Partnerships Grant

Amount
$16,000


Authors and Project
Croft RJ, Fitzgerald PB, Nathan, PJ, Johnstone PJ, Kulkarni J, Michie PT. (2009-2011). Tailoring Adjunct Glycine Therapy in Schizophrenia.

Grant Type
NHMRC Project Grant

Amount
$444,900


Authors and Project
Wiedermann PM, Barnett J, Clauberg M, Croft RJ, Kemp R, Gutteling J, Kikkawa T. (2008-2009). Mobile communication technology: an international study of the impacts of precautionary measures on risk perception and trust.

Grant Type
GSM Association (London) Research Project Grant

Amount
$150,000


Authors and Project
Croft RJ, Anderson V, McKenzie R, McIntosh R. (2008-2009). RF Thermal Response: Literature Review, Parameters Sensitivity and SAR vs. Temperature Distributions.

Grant Type
Mobile Manufacturers Forum, Geneva; GSM Association

Amount
$235,000


Authors and Project
Barry, R. J., et al. (2009). High-speed infrared pupilometer

Grant Type
Research Infrastructure Block Grant (Pool 2)

Amount
$44,000


Authors and Project
Gonsalvez, CJ, Blaszczynski, A., Clarke, A.R. (2008-2011). Problem Gambling: Can subtle physiological reactions to wins and losses help identify the problem gambler?

Grant Type
ARC Linkage Grant

Amount
$106,881


Authors and Project
Cosic, Abramson, Croft, Finnie, McKenzie, Wood. (2004-2008). Australian Centre for Radiofrequency Bioeffects Research.

Grant Type
NHMRC Strategic Research Development Grant

Amount
$2,500,000


Authors and Project
Johnstone, S. J. & Roodenrys, S. (2007). Development of a cognitive training intervention for the treatment of Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Grant Type
URC Small Grant

Amount
$12,000


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

Grant Type
Pfizer Australia

Amount
$220,000


Authors and Project
Barry, R. J. (2007-2010). The role of preferred brain states in perceptual and cognitive processing: New insights into brain dynamics.

Grant Type
ARC Discovery Project

Amount
$267,000


Authors and Project
Croft RJ, McKenzie R, Anderson V, McIntosh R, Iskra S. (2005-2006). Australian Centre for Radio Frequency Bioeffects Research (ACRBR) Dosimetry, Standards and Protocols Research Program.

Grant Type
Mobile Manufacturers Forum, Geneva

Amount
$255,000


Authors and Project
Croft RJ. (2005-2006). Comparison of Techniques for the Removal of Ocular Artefact from the Electroencephalogram: A Validation Study.

Grant Type
ARC Discovery Grant

Amount
$102,000


Authors and Project
Barry, R. J., Clarke, A, R. & Johnstone, S. J. (2005). Exploring the brain mechanisms underlying hyperactivity in Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder.

Grant Type
ARC Discovery Grant

Amount
$175,000


Authors and Project
Barry, R.J., Clarke, A.R., Johnstone, S. (2005). Arousal versus Activation: A psychophysiological clarification of the energetics of attentional processing in AD/HD.

Grant Type
URC Discovery Projects Near Miss Grant

Amount
$15,000


Authors and Project
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.

Grant Type
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Amount
$29,810


Authors and Project
Johnstone, S. J., Clarke, A., Barry, R. (2005). A replacement EEG recording system for ARC-funded ADHD and other research.

Grant Type
Research Infrastructure Block Grant (Pool 2)

Amount
$28,000


Authors and Project
Clarke, A. R. (2005-2007). Validation of a New Conceptual Model of ADHD based on Underlying Central Nervous System Dysfunction.

Grant Type
ARC Discovery Project

Amount
$135,000


Authors and Project
Johnstone, S. J. (2005-07). Disinhibition in Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: A behavioural and psychophysiological investigation.

Grant Type
ARC Discovery Project

Amount
$150,000


Authors and Project
Solowij, N., Roodenrys, S. & Johnstone, S. J. (2005). Impacts upon daily mental functioning caused by varying patterns of cannabis use

Grant Type
University Research Committee small grant

Amount
$8,000