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  • Platform Leader role opportunity at SAHMRI

    A full-time, 2 year contract opportunity as the Platform Leader (Capacity Development) at the SAHMRI Aboriginal Health Equity Theme is now open for applications.

     

    The position works closely with Professor Alex Brown, along with SAHMRIs staff, students and partner organisations. The Platforms Leader will drive two newly funded capacity development programs including the national Australian Health Research Alliance (AHRA) Indigenous Research(er) Capacity Building Network Initiative and another Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) funded Health Translation South Australia project.

     

    This is a great opportunity for a leader of the future in this space to gain valuable experience while also significantly contributing to a cohort of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Researchers.

     

    Applications close Friday 7 June, 2019

     

    Please note this opportunity is offered through one of our AHRA partners is based in South Australia.

    Further information about the role and apply

  • Type 2 Diabetes PhD Opportunity

    The Menzies School of Health Research is seeking a higher degree by research (PhD) candidate to evaluate models of care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and youth with Type 2 diabetes.

     

    To be eligible you must:

    • Be enrolled in or satisfy the admission requirements for Doctor of Philosophy program at Charles Darwin University
    • Eligible to apply for an RTP scholarship
    • Available to commence (or enrol) in Semester 2, 2019

     

    Please note this opportunity is offered through our AHRA partner and is based in the Northern Territory. 

     

    Applications close Monday 1 June 2019

    For more information email Dr Renae Kirkham

    Download the PhD advertisement flyer

    Download the Youth Diabetes Brief

  • WA Cancer Plan – Research Consultation

    The WA Department of Health is now undertaking consultation to inform the research component of the WA Cancer Plan 2020 – 2025. All individuals and organisations are encouraged to provide their input by completing a written submission or online survey.

    The closing date for the research consultation is Friday 7 June, 2019.

    Your response will help to increase the understanding around the current state of Cancer Research in WA. By gaining an increased understanding of what is currently occurring, we can plan and action appropriate initiatives to improve Cancer Research for the future.

    Submissions will be published on the consultation website (external site).  If you do not wish to have your written submission published, please send a request directly to the WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network

    In addition to the online cancer research survey and written submissions, there will be many upcoming opportunities made available to the public to provide input on the WA Cancer Plan 2020 – 2025.

    Check this website for updates regarding development of the WA Cancer Plan 2020-2025 and further opportunities for engagement.

    Access the online consultation for the WA Cancer Plan

     

     

  • Call for submissions for online consultation regarding the Health and Medical Research and Innovation Strategy

    The WA Department of Health is inviting all interested stakeholders and organisations to make a submission to an online consultation regarding the Health and Medical Research and Innovation Strategy, which will inform the activities of the State Government’s Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund.

    The FHRI Fund is a State Government commitment whereby the Western Australian Future Fund will be re-purposed to enable the annual investment earnings from the Fund’s $1.3 billion capital to be used to support health and medical research, innovation and commercialisation.

    The online consultation complements a face-to-face forum that occurred on Monday 13 May and both build on prior consultations, including the Deputy Premier’s Health and Medical Research Roundtable in December 2017 and work conducted by Deloitte Access Economics on behalf of the Department of Health in 2018. The contributions of stakeholders to these prior consultations are gratefully acknowledged.

    Stakeholders who attended the forum on 13 May are also invited to make a submission to the online consultation.

    The link to the online consultation is shown below, which will remain open until 7 June 2019.

    https://consultation.health.wa.gov.au/strategy/health-and-medical-research-innovation-strategy

     

     

     

     

  • Research Translation Projects (RTP) Grant Opportunity now open

    The Research Translation Projects (RTP) program is now open for its 13th round.

     

    The RTP grant program seeks to support high quality research projects which have the potential to improve policy and/or practice in WA Health, and aim to investigate efficiencies which can be delivered while maintaining or improving patient outcomes. Projects may be awarded up to $270,000 and must be completed within 24 months.

     

    To be considered applications must include:

    • Addresses relevant contemporary challenges faced by WA health
    • A solid economic analysis of the predicted benefits
    • Demonstrate a commitment to the translation and implementation of research findings into health care policy and practice improvements in WA

     

    Applications which feature projects for subsequent grant applications to external programs, such as the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) are encouraged. Applications from persons in the clinical service delivery environment with suitable multi-disciplinary and cross-institutional collaborations are also encouraged to apply.

     

    The 2019 (Round 13) Guidelines for Applicants and the Application Form can be downloaded from the Research Development site.

     

    Applications close: 1pm, Monday 24 June 2019

     

    For queries or advice on submitting applications and accessing health economics expertise contact the Research Development Unit.

  • $52 million funding investment by WA State Government in long term Health and Medical Research

    The McGowan government has announced the annual interest from the $1.3 billion WA Future Fund will be redirected to address the gap in current health and medical research investment.

     

    The additional $52 million will ramp up health research investment over a three-year period (from 2020-2021 and 2022-2023). Which will increase the total research investment to $126.6 million over the next four years.

     

    The funding boot is aimed at retaining our innovation and commercialisation opportunities stemming from local research discoveries and innovative practices. Allocations from the fund will be made through a robust governance structure.

     

    Read more about the 2019-2020 State Budget health and medical investment

    Read the full media statement

     

  • Apply now for the 2020 NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships

    The NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarships scheme funds successful applicants to attain a research based postgraduate degree (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Research Masters Degree).

     

    The objective of the Postgraduate Scholarship scheme is to support outstanding graduates early in their careers so they can be trained to conduct health and medical research that is internationally competitive. The intended outcome of the Postgraduate Scholarship scheme is to build research capacity within Australia.

     

    Applications close: 3pm, Wednesday 12 June 2019

    Read more about the NHMRC Postgraduate scholarships

     

    Register with GrantConnect to receive notifications on current Australian Government grant opportunities.

  • International Clinical Trial Collaborations (ICTC) Grant Opportunity

    The NHMRC International Clinical Trial Collaborations (ICTC) grant opportunity is now open for the second round of Peer Reviews.

     

    The grants will provide support for Australian research teams to conduct clinical trial research in collaboration with international counterparts. Applications for this grant opportunity must propose a single clinical trial which will achieve the following outcomes:

    • Promote Australian involvement in international collaborative investigator-initiated clinical trials research through the establishment and co-ordination of clinical trial site(s) in Australia; and
    • Provide high-quality evidence of the effectiveness of novel health treatments, drugs or devices in ‘usual care’ settings, which will support a decision on whether to deliver the intervention in an Australian setting

     

    Novel health treatments include new and innovative applications of existing interventions.

     

    Minimum data due: Wednesday 31 July, 2019

    Applications close: Thursday 15 August, 2019

    More information on ICTC 19.2 

     

    Register with GrantConnect to receive notifications on current Australian Government grant opportunities.

  • NHMRC Partnership Project Peer Review Cycle 2

    The second round of the NHMRC Partnership Projects Peer Review Cycle (PRC) are open.

     

    Partnership projects create partnerships among decision makers, policy makers, managers, clinicians and researchers. Partnership Projects answer a specific research question to influence health and well-being through changes in the delivery, organisation, funding and access to health services.

     

    The Partnership Projects are a continuous cycle of applications review – depending on when they are submitted to NHMRC. For example if you submit your project to the second round of the Peer Review Cycle (PRC2) applicants must ensure minimum data requirements are met by Wednesday 31 July, 2019 and the application must be submitted by Wednesday 14 August, 2019. Applications which have met minimum data requirements but are not submitted by the application due date will remain active. The applicant may continue to work on the application and submit to the next available PRC.

     

    Duration of the funding is over 5 years, and the level of funding is up to $1.5 million.

     

    Minimum data due Wednesday 31 July, 2019

    Applications close Wednesday 14 August, 2019

    More information on PRC2 

     

    Register with GrantConnect to receive notifications on current Australian Government grant opportunities.

  • Research grants now available targeting vehicle or workplace accidents

    The WA state government and the Insurance Commission of Western Australia have announced a research program aimed at increasing the Independence of people injured in a vehicle or workplace accident.

     

    Up to $200,000 will be available for research over the total 18 month program. The funding is aimed at physiotherapy and occupational therapy researchers.

     

    To apply contact the following research foundations:

     

    Australian Physiotherapy Association (APA)

    Applications close – 5pm, Friday 31 May

    Apply here

     

     

     

    Read the full media statement

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