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  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Endeavour Foundation Disability Research Fund

    The Endeavour Foundation Disability Research Fund* aims to benefit Australians with disability, especially people with an intellectual or developmental disability.

     

    The Fund seeks to encourage quality and innovation in the disability services sector. Grants are available for researchers to undertake research which will advance the health, well-being and life experiences of people with disability. To date the Endeavour Foundation Disability Research Fund has given away over $541,000 in grants. Watch the video below to see the impact funds raised are having in disability research and social inclusion projects:

     

    Research Award receives $70,000 for research conducted by appropriately qualified researchers

     

    Inclusive Research Award up to $20,000 for researchers to undertake a project which includes people with disability as co-researchers

     

    Applications close 3pm, Monday 27 May 2019

    Apply via the online submission form

     

    *The Endeavour Foundation Disability Research Fund was formerly known as the  Endeavour Foundation Endowment Challenge Fund. It was renamed and relaunched in 2019

  • 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.

  • Multiple Genomics Health Grant Opportunities

    The Federal Health Department has launched three Genomics Health Grant Opportunities. The $156 million Projects Grant stream and the $17.6 million Ethical, Legal and Social Issues Research Grant stream. There’s also the $106 million Flagships stream. All of which form part of the Genomics Health Futures Mission (GHFM) and will be delivered over nine years from 2019-20 to 2027-28 through a number of rounds.

     

    To be eligible you must:

    • Have an Australian Business Number (ABN)
    • Be incorporated in Australia
    • As per s24 of the Medical Research Future Fund Act 2015 you must be one of the following eligible bodies:
      • a medical research institute
      • a university
      • a corporate Commonwealth entity
      • a corporation (including businesses and not for profits)

    Joint applications are encouraged, provided you have a lead applicant who’s the main driver of the project and is eligible to apply.

     

    Read more about the Genomics Health Futures Mission – Projects & Ethics Grant Opportunities Applications close 3pm, Friday 31 May

    Read more about the Genomics Health Futures Mission – Flagships – Pathogen Genomics Opportunity Applications close 3pm, Thursday 11 July

  • 2019 Ramaciotti Foundation Grants

    The Clive and Vera Ramaciotti Foundations are collectively one of the largest contributors to biomedical research in Australia. The Foundation has granted over $57 million to research projects since 1970.

     

    Applications are now open for the following:

     

    Please have a look at the guidelines to see if you qualify. Remember to check with your organisation for any internal deadlines.

  • Rapid Applied Research Translation (RART) Grant Applications Open for Round 3

    The Western Australian Health Translation Network (WAHTN) in partnership with the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) is offering grants to support translational research, innovation, education and training to improve the healthcare of Western Australians.

    Round 3 applications for Rapid Applied Research Translation (RART) grants are now open. WAHTN is offering to fund up to 12 projects with a maximum of $250,000 per project (i.e. $125, 000 per annum) in the following two categories:

    • WA Health – Health Service Provider Applications:
      • Open to the five WA Health, Health Service Providers (HSPs) listed below for 10 projects (two each)
        • North Metro Health Service (NMHS)
        • South Metro Health Service (SMHS)
        • East Metro Health Service (EMHS)
        • Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS)
        • WA Country Health Service (WACHS)
      • Applications must be submitted by the Coordinating Principal Investigator to the HSP’s nominated Central Research Office via email by 5pm, Friday 1 March 2019
    • PathWest, WA Primary Health Alliance or Private Health Sector Applications:
      • Funding to support two projects
      • Applications must be submitted directly to WATHN via email at mailto: info@wahtn.org by 5pm, Friday 1 March 2019

    Projects must have the ability to produce outcomes of value to the health system and align with the MRFF 2018 – 2020 Priorities and the MRFF RART program priorities

    For further information:

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