Research Funding

 

Alzheime's Australia Research (AAR)

Alzheimer's Australia Research (AAR) has announced the 2007 Dementia Grants Program. This year AAR has the following grants and scholarships available:
Postgraduate Scholarships

  • Hunter Postgraduate Research Scholarship into the Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease ($23,000 per year for 3 years)
  • 2 AAR Postgraduate Research Scholarships in Social Research and Dementia ($23,000 per year for 3 years)

Postgraduate Scholarships Grants will be open for application in September 2007.
Application forms and further information can be found at http://www.alzheimers.org.au/content.cfm?topicid=250

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Australian Institute of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Studies (AIATSIS)

AIATSIS Website

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APEX Foundation Trust for Autism Research Grants 2008

Closing Date: Tuesday 31st of July

The APEX Foundation is now accepting applications for grants into Autism Research.  More details and applications forms are available through the Autism Victoria Website: http://www.autismvictoria.org.au/research/

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ANZ Trustees/Medical Advisory Committee

ANZ Trustees Website

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Bonnie Babes Foundation

Bonnie Babes Website

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CareSearch 

CareSearch is the result of a project funded by the Australian Government to improve the evidence available to palliative care clinical practitioners, researchers and educators nationally.

The  literature data collection project covered a period from 1980 to the present to create an anthology of works that are otherwise not available electronically. This anthology includes:

  • abstracts from proceedings of scientific meetings (each of the more than 1500 abstracts has been evaluated by two independent reviewers in order to establish the level of evidence)
  • government reports
  • theses and treatises related to palliative care from Australian universities
  • refereed journal articles not catalogued on general medical databases.

These literature resources are supplemented by many other tools and facilities in the website including:

  • tools relating to searching effectively
  • information on research and projects occurring within Australia
  • information and resources for patients, carers and family members and friends
  • models of service provision and outcome measures used
  • Research Data Management System

Visit Website

This website will give you an introduction to:

  • national project/program research grants
  • international grants
  • grants for researchers
  • grants for facilities and equipment and infrastructure
  • grant searching tools.

You can also find relevant information about eligibility conditions, deadlines and usually a web link to access the guidelines and application forms.

 

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Cure for Life Foundation

 

http://www.cureforlife.org.au/

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Diabetes Australia Research Trust Research Grants

http://www.diabetesaustralia.com.au

The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation

The Dr. Susan Love Research Foundation provides pilot grants to innovative scientists pursuing research that advances the intraductal approach. The Foundation typically provides pilot grants in the range of $10,000–$20,000. To be eligible for Foundation funding, the research must utilize the intraductal approach.

Grant proposals are presented at the Foundation's biennial symposium. The next symposium will be held March 2009, in Santa Monica, Califfornia. Funding decisions are made by a Peer Review Committee and announced at the close of the symposium.

Application Procedure
Every applicant is required to submit a pilot grant application. To be eligible for our 2009 grant cycle, the Foundation must receive your application by November 24, 2009. Your application packet must include:  

  1. A one-page abstract of the proposal to be presented for funding at the conference. Abstracts must have the approval of the Principal Investigator. The text of the abstract must contain the title (bold, all caps), complete names of authors (bold, initials caps), affiliations (initial caps, unbolded), and the primary author's e-mail address, followed by the single-spaced abstract. Titles should be indicative of the content of the abstract. All words necessary to identify the subject matter should be included in the title. Periods (not dashes or other punctuation) should be used to separate two-part titles; titles must be in all capital letters and bolded. Abbreviations are not permitted. Use font "Times" and size "12". (Do not type the text of the abstract in all capitals. Do not exceed the form's margins. Place figures and tables within the text. Legends should be beneath the figures or tables.) In the text, begin single-space typing one line below the top line. Skip one line between paragraphs. Paragraphs should be flush to the left-hand margin. Abbreviations may be used in the text of the abstract if they are defined at their first mention in the text. Do not exceed one (1) page. This formatting is not optional; it must be followed.
       
  2. If available, one or two of your recent publications relevant to this research.


A Peer Review Panel will evaluate all submitted proposals and select those projects that it believes best fit the Foundation's funding criteria and should be presented at the symposium, based on the following criteria:   

  1. Innovation and significance of research    
  2. Scientific and medical merit of the proposed research plan.

Grant applicants will be notified by December 22, 2009, whether their proposal has been accepted for presentation at the symposium. Those who are accepted are required to complete an online registration form, and will be offered a reduced registration fee. The Foundation is not able to offer travel stipends; all invited grant applicants are responsible for their own travel expenses.

Invited applicants will also be asked to submit a budget and timeline for the project; NIH-format biosketches of the principal investigator; and key personnel for the project. Your abstract will appear in the symposium proceedings exactly as submitted. It is imperative that you follow the proposal text guidelines outlined above.

The Peer Review Committee will meet after the presentations have been completed to select the recipients of the pilot grants. The final selection of grant recipients will be based on:  

  1. The probability of success in meeting the objective(s).    
  2. The potential for the project to lead to additional funding.

The grant awards will be announced at the conclusion of the symposium. All grant recipients will be required to present their research findings at the 7th International Symposium on the Intraductal Approach to Breast Cancer in 2011.

Website : http://www.susanlovemd.com/endingbc/content.asp?L2=4&L3=2&SID=317

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Golden Casket Foundation

Closing Date: 2007 date to be advised

The Golden Casket Foundation is a joint initiative of the Queensland State Government and the Golden Casket, an addition to the Smart State Policy, with an aim to encourage the growth of knowledge intensive industries, including health and medical research. 

Mater Health Services has an Golden Casket Foundation Intranet Website for the Golden Casket Foundation grant with timetable, links etc.  As only 2 applications can be supported by Mater Health Services, please refer to the Intranet website for details.

Kate.Triggs@mater.org.au 
Mater Research Support Centre, Telephone 07 3163 2119

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Heart Foundation grant-in aid - Closing 14 March

http://www.heartfoundation.org.au/document/NHF/Heart_Foundation_GIA_Instructions_2008.pdf

 

Mary Philippa Brazil Foundation Grants 2008

Closed.

The trustees invite individuals to apply to the Foundation for financial support for research and education in ethics, particularly in health care. Guidelines for applicants and application forms are available on request – telephone 03 9499 1577 or email brazil@mercy.org.au

Please click HERE to flyer and more information.
 

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MBF Foundation

http://www.mbf.com.au/group/about/community_support/foundation.html

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MCH Golden Casket Research Fund

Closed.

The MCH Golden Casket Committee was established at the May 2004 Mater Children’s Hospital Medical Advisory Committee. The Committee is guided by the Research Application review Committee and will make recommendations to the Mater Children’s Hospital Executive Director as to how funds should be distributed. The funding process is managed by the Mater Children’s Hospital Executive Director and the Business Manager.

Mater Health Services has a MCH Golden Casket Committee Intranet Website where application documents, timetable, etc can be found.

Kate.Triggs@mater.org.au 
Mater Research Support Centre, Telephone 07 3163 2119

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The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

 

The Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is has opened this funding round for Australian medical institutions and researchers.  They are calling for expressions of interest in research grant funding program as part of the JDRF Islet Transplantation Program (ITP) in Australia.

Pilot and Feasibility Studies, the budget may be up to AUD$150,000 per year. Collaborative Research Grants involving multi-group collaborations may budget up to AUD$300,000 per year. The total project budget period may not exceed two years.

For more information: http://www.jdrf.org.au/research/newsitem.asp?news_categid=3&newsID=357

 

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John P Kelly Research Committee Fund

Closed

The John P Kelly Foundation (JPKF) was established in 1982, with a grant from the Sisters of Mercy, to commemorate Mr. Kelly, the long serving Chairman of the Mater Hospital Board, and to promote research activities on the Mater campus.   The Foundation has provided grants of varying amounts to applicants from across the campus, in support of research projects and towards training in research. Some $100,000 is estimated to be available for allocation for the 2006/2007 financial year. The amount has been divided into separate allocations under 4 categories.

Mater Health Services has a John P Kelly Research Committee Intranet Website where application documents, timetable, etc can be found.

Kate.Triggs@mater.org.au 
Mater Research Support Centre, Telephone 07 3163 2119

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The Lance Armstrong Foundation is accepting applications for research grants

More information: www.livestrong.org/research.

 

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National Heart Foundation Research Grants

Website

 

The National Heart Foundation of Australia is offers funding for research of cardiovascular disease and related disorders.
 

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National Disability Conference Funding Program

Sponsor: Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

Full Program: An allocation of funds is provided each year to support national and international disability conferences held within Australia. Up to 10% of the conference budget, to a maximum of $10,000, may be provided towards the costs of holding a national conference, and up to a maximum of $20,000 may be provided towards the costs of holding an international conference. The conference needs to be held in Australia

Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs

 

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National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)

All areas of research relevant to human health and medical research are eligible for funding by the NHMRC.  Mater Health Services now has a Mater  Administering Institution for NHMRC grants.  For further details either visit the NHMRC website or the Mater NHMRC Intranet Website. 

Kate.Triggs@mater.org.au 
Mater Research Support Centre, Telephone 07 3163 2119

 

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The National Institute of Clinical Studies (NICS)

NICS website http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/nics/asp/index.asp

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Pfizer Australia Research Fellowship and Research Grants

Since the introduction of our Research Grants program in 1999, Pfizer Australia has provided more than AUD $24 Million dollars in Research grants and fellowships to over 239 medical graduates and scientists across Australia.
 
The Pfizer Australia Research fellowship, our flagship program supporting biomedical research, enables outstanding Australian scientists to commit to a career in biomedical research within Australia. Each Fellow receives AUD $1 Million over a 5 year period, covering salary, equipment and establishment costs.
 
The Research Grants aim to support medical graduates who have recently commenced their research carers in the following areas:
 
* Cardiovascular and Lipid Research
* Neuroscience Research
* Cancer Research
* Paediatric Endocrine Research
 
For more information visit www.pfizer.com.au 

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Queensland Nursing Council (QNC) Scholarships

Closing Date: 7 September, 2007

 

Each year, the Queensland Nursing Council (QNC) awards scholarships to Queensland nurses/midwives as part of our commitment to promoting and encouraging professional development and continuing education within the profession.

  • What scholarships are available?
    Scholarships are available in the following categories:

  • undergraduate studies;

  • postgraduate studies;

  • certificate and continuing education studies; and

  • conference and seminar attendance.

Who can apply?

To be eligible for a scholarship, you must live in Queensland and be a nurse/midwife with an unconditional licence to practise in Queensland or be a student in an approved course who will be eligible to apply for enrolment/registration at the end of this year. You must reside in Queensland and be licensed to practise in Queensland before you can receive the scholarship.

How do I apply?

Read the Scholarship guidelines and the Scholarship policy and then complete and return this application form to QNC along with your supporting documents.

For more information
Contact us on (07) 3223 5140 or email grants.scholarships@qnc.qld.gov.au

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Queensland-Smithsonian Fellowship Program

Closing Date: 5:00pm on Friday, 27 July 2007

 

The Queensland - Smithsonian Fellowship Program is a joint initiative of the Queensland Government and the Smithsonian Institution (non-Queensland Government link) based in the United States of America.

 

For  more information: http://www.premiers.qld.gov.au/Business_and_industry/grants/smithsonian/

 

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Renal Discoveries: The Baxter Extramural Grant Program

Closing Date: 28th August, 2007.

Further information can be obtained from the website: http://www.baxter.com/services/renal_services/renal_discoveries/index.html
 

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Royal College of Nursing, Australia (RCNA) Scholarships

The RCNA National Research and Scholarship Fund (NRSF), is designed to assist registered nurses to undertake both tertiary and/or postgraduate education, training and/or research activities.

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ROYAL AUSTRALIAN COLLEGE OF GENERAL PRACTITIONERS (RACGP) RESEARCH GRANTS

Email research@racgp.org.au with any queries

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Smart State Fellowships

If you have any queries please contact R&D Advisory Services on rdadvisory@sd.qld.gov.au  or +61 7 3227 7211.
 

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Smart State Premier's Fellowships

The Smart State Premier's Fellowships provide funding to entice experienced and distinguished researchers of national and international prominence to lead research teams in Queensland universities, research institutes, government agencies or industry research facilities.
If you have any queries please contact R&D Advisory Services on rdadvisory@sd.qld.gov.au  or +61 7 3227 7211.
 

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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Research Foundation Inc (SA)

The Sudden Infant Death Research Foundation (SIDRF) call for applications for research support (which might include granting of Research Fellowships) in the field of sudden death in infancy twice a year in February and August.

Further inquiries to:
Ms Maxine Weber
Secretary
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Research Foundation Inc
301 Payneham Road
ROYSTON PARK SA 5070
maxineweber@sidsandkids.org
 

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Teng Research Fund

There has been no allocation for the Teng Fund for 2007

Kate.Triggs@mater.org.au 
Mater Research Support Centre, Telephone 07 3163 2119

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Victorian Centre of Excellence in depression and Related Disorders Call for Applications – 2007

 

More information available at http://www.beyondblue.org.au/index.aspx?link_id=6.841

 

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