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  • MTPConnect opens call for EOI for $5m BioMedTech Horizons program supported by MRFF

    Australian innovators in 3D printing and precision medicine can now apply for finance after a call was put out for ­expressions of ­interest for a slice of $35 million in government funding.

    The first $5m will consist of $3m for ideas in precision medicine, a new approach for disease treatment and prevention, and $2m for ways to ­develop 3D anatomical printing for everyday medical use.

    The first $5m will be available through the Biotech Horizons program and will be managed by MTPConnect the medical technologies and pharmaceuticals industry growth centre.

    MTPConnect chief executive Sue MacLeman said 3D anatomical printing and precision medicine had been identified for the first share of funding because Australia punched above its weight in those areas.

    Important Dates:

    • Expressions of interest open: 1 November 2017
    • Closing date for EOI: 10 December 2017
    • Closing date for stage 2 applications: 15 January 2018
    • Announcement of successful applications: expected late February 2018

    For more information and EOI forms, visit  www.mtpconnect.org.au/biomedtechhorizons.

  • NHMRC’s consultations on peer review for the new grant program

    Following the 2016 Structural Review of NHMRC’s Grant Program (the Structural Review) and Minister Greg Hunt’s May 2017 announcement of our new grant program, the Office of NHMRC has been working closely with Research Committee to finalise technical details of, and transitional arrangements to the new program.

    NHMRC are inviting  submissions to its consultation paper on the peer review in the new grant program. WAHTN would welcome reviews from WAHTN partner members. If you wish to contribute to WAHTN’s submission, please forward comments to info@wahtn.org by 17 November.

    In addition, Prof. Anne Kelso will be conducting a series of public consultation events in most capital cities, outlining peer review parameters and processes and inviting the research sector’s perspectives on peer review for the new grant program. Registrations are currently being accepted through Eventbrite. Places are limited:  21 November 2017 – Perth, WA

    We encourage you to attend this forum and we would appreciate you highlighting both the consultation paper and the public event to your colleagues.

    Please contact grant.implementation@nhmrc.gov.au if you have any questions about the consultation events or the consultation paper.

  • WAHTN hosted year 10 student for work experience

    Electra Goodwin

    Last week, the WAHTN hosted Electra Goodwin, a year 10 student for a week of work experience, under the supervision of Dr Alexandra Heaton.

    Electra helped update the WAHTN database of medical researchers to include the names, affiliations and key research areas of medical researchers in Western Australia.

    Electra collated this information and uploaded it onto the new WAHTN smartphone app. The WAHTN app now contains a list of over 400 medical researchers based in WA.

    During her week of work experience, she was introduced to several enthusiastic scientists including Dr’s Aaron Muscat and Christian Pflueger.

    She toured the labs at the Harry Perkins Institute, learnt about exciting research currently underway and was able to see molecular techniques and microscopy in action.

    Her writing skills were put to use and she published the previous news article on the WAHTN website congratulating Andrew Whitehouse on his recent award (read it HERE).

    On her last day, Dr Heaton explained the process of journal article publication via peer review. Electra was invited to read a recently submitted manuscript regarding a large randomised control trial of fish oil supplementation in Perth children.

    Electra said that she had extremely enjoyed her time at Perkins, and was inspired by the research going on (particularly in epigenetics) and the amazing people working there.

    She is continuing her studies in Science at St Hilda’s Anglican School for Girls and hopes to pursue a career in science and/or medicine in the future.

  • Professor Andrew Whitehouse awarded the 3M Eureka Prize for 2017

    Professor Andrew Whitehouse,

    Professor Andrew Whitehouse, head of the Autism Research Team at the Telethon Kids Institute was recently awarded the 3M Eureka Prize for 2017, one of the most prestigious awards for young Medical Researchers in Australia and New Zealand.

    The Prize is given to a researcher who has shown brilliance in their discipline, become a strong Scientific leader, and used their research to impact the wider community,  their institution, peers or discipline.

    Professor Whitehouse leads a team of 20 researchers, investigating the causes of Autism in children, and developing methods to identify Autism in children under the age of one. Professor Whitehouse and his team are also discovering and testing new therapies for infants affected by the condition.

    He said he was honoured to receive the Prize, and is still working with his team to develop therapies for children affected, allowing “every child to reach their full potential”.

  • Research and Education Training Program

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  • Scientific Knowledge Translation Training workshop

    Congratulations to those who completed the two-day Scientific Knowledge Translation Training workshop presented by Dr Tamika Heiden.

    Feedback from those in attendance has confirmed that this was a very practice-oriented course covering:

    • The utility of Knowledge Translation, for researchers, educators, clinician-scientists and others
    • Knowledge Translation strategies and their evidence base
    • Developing a Knowledge Translation plan (practical, hands-on approach using tools)
    • Plain language communication
    • Communicating with different audiences

  • See here for 2017 NHMRC funding dates

    The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has announced indicative dates for their schemes.

    The dates for NHMRC funding are shown below:

    The internal guidelines can be found on the RGCO website: http://www.research.uwa.edu.au/nhmrc
    Funding Rules are published on the NHMRC website.
    Partnership Projects – Peer Review Cycle (PRC) No. 3 for 2017
    • Applications open: 3 August 2017
    • Internal close: 15 November 2017
    • Minimum Data due: 22 November 2017
    • External close: 6 December 2017
    Centres of Research Excellence
    • Applications open: October 2017 – date to be confirmed
    • Minimum Data due: October 2017 – date to be confirmed
    • Internal close: To be confirmed
    • External close: November 2017 – date to be confirmed 
    Development Grants
    • Applications open: 15 November 2017
    • Internal close: 17 January 2018
    • Minimum Data due: 24 January 2018
    • External close: 7 February 2018
    Practitioner Fellowships
    • Applications open: 6 December 2017
    • Internal close: 10 January 2018
    • External close: 31 January 2018

    Research Fellowships

    • Applications open: 6 December 2017
    • Internal close: 10 January 2018
    • External close: 31 January 2018

    Early Career Fellowships

    • Applications open: 10 January 2018
    • Internal close: 7 February 2018
    • External close: 28 February 2018
    Career Development Fellowships
    • Applications open: 17 January 2018
    • Internal close: 14 February 2018
    • External close: 7 March 2018
    Project Grants
    • Applications open: 10 January 2018
    • Minimum Data due: 14 February 2018
    • Internal close: 21 February 2018
    • External close: 14 March 2018
    TRIP Fellowships
    • Applications open: 4 April 2018
    • Internal close: 2 May 2018
    • External close: 23 May 2018

     

    Partnerships Projects for Better Health

    Partnership Projects 2018 can be submitted at any time during the year, up until 5 December 2018.

    Peer review of applications received in 2018 will occur in three distinct cycles.

    The deadline for each of the Peer Review Cycle (PRC) is listed below:

    (PRC) No. 1 for 2018

    • Applications open: 17 January 2018
    • Internal close: 21 March 2018
    • Minimum Data due: 28 March 2018
    • External close: 11 April 2018

    (PRC) No. 2 for 2018

    • Applications open: 29 March 2018
    • Minimum Data due: 1 August 2018
    • Internal close: 25 July 2018
    • External close: 15 August 2018

    (PRC) No. 3 for 2018

    • Applications open: 2 August 2018
    • Internal close: 14 November 2018
    • Minimum Data due: 21 November 2018
    • External close: 5 December 2018
    Please note applications for the following Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) are closing shortly:
    MRFF Antimicrobial Resistance Targeted Call for Research (AMR TCR)
    • Applications close:   5pm AEST on Wednesday, 4 October 2017

    MRFF Lifting Clinical Trials and Registries Capacity (LCTRC) Grant Opportunity

    • Applications close:   5pm, AEST on Wednesday, 4 October 2017

     

    Any queries in relation to these applications can be directed to: Ieuan Linck (ieuan.linck@uwa.edu.au)

    The Funding Rules are published on the NHMRC website.

    The internal guidelines can be found on the RGCO website: http://www.research.uwa.edu.au/nhmrc

  • Call for Applications: Registrar Research Fellowships

    The Department of Health is inviting applications for 2018 Registrar Research Fellowships.

    Applications close:  1:00pm Monday 16 October 2017.

    The program is designed to develop the research capability of the WA health system registrar workforce and provide support to senior WA health system clinician researchers, facilitating high-quality research that will lead to better healthcare outcomes.

    Registrar Research Fellowships are being made available for the 2018 registrar year at 0.5 FTE.  It is required that the recipient would undertake 0.5 FTE WA health system registrar duties during this same period.

    Applications are submitted via MedJobsWA (https://medjobswa.mercury.com.au). The Job Reference Number is 10298.

    For further information contact the Research Development Unit via email CMOResearchDevelopment@health.wa.gov.au or phone 9222 2069.

    Information on other funding programs administered by the Research Development Unit can be found on the Research Funding Programs webpage:  http://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Corporate/Articles/N_R/Research-funding-programs

  • Call for Applications: Medical and Health Research Infrastructure Fund

    Call for Applications: Medical and Health Research Infrastructure Fund

    The Department of Health invites applications from Western Australian medical and health researchers for infrastructure support through the Medical and Health Research Infrastructure Fund (MHRIF).

    Applications close:  1.00pm Thursday 12 October 2017

    Applicants must have received a minimum of $500,000 in medical or health research grant income from nationally and internationally competitive, peer-reviewed funding sources during the previous three consecutive calendar years (2014-2016).

    The Guidelines and Conditions document and the Application Form are available on the Research Development Unit MHRIF webpage:

    http://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Corporate/Articles/J_M/Medical-and-Health-Research-Infrastructure-Fund

    For further information please email the Research Development Unit  via CMOResearchDevelopment@health.wa.gov.au or call 9222 2069.

    Information on other funding programs administered by the Research Development Unit can be found on the Research Funding Programs webpage:  http://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Corporate/Articles/N_R/Research-funding-programs

  • Position Vacant: Human Research Ethics Committee – Female Community representative, The University of Notre Dame Australia

    There is currently a vacancy for the role of female Community representative on the UNDA Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).
    For example; Teacher, Accountant, business owner, consultant, retail worker, Engineer etc.
    Can currently be on leave e.g. maternity, stay at home parent.

    Must not be engaged in Medical, Scientific, Legal or Academic work.

    For more information mail to: Natalie.Giles@nd.edu.au

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