Funding opportunities
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Eastern Health Research Grants (internal applicants only)
Eastern Health Research Grants are provided annually by the Eastern Health Foundation to enable investigators to undertake research projects that are of benefit to the communities which Eastern Health serves.
The funding is for 1 year and the maximum amount for any one grant in $20,000.
All Eastern Health employees in all areas of Allied Health, Medicine and Nursing and Midwifery are eligible to apply.
Applications for 2012 Grants are now closed
Successful 2012 applications will be announced mid December 2011 post assessment of application by the Eastern Health Research Advisory Committee.
External Grant Opportunities
Annually institutions, government agencies and philanthropic entities look to invest in research activity. Eastern Health endeavours to keep investigators informed of pending external grant opportunities. This list is not exhaustive but indicative and other funding opportunities will be available.
Interested applicants are advised to access the relevant website to best ascertain eligibility for available funding and discuss opportunities with the appropriate Eastern Health Department Head and Office of Research & Ethics accordingly. Where possible, application information and opening is generally posted online two - three months prior to closing dates.
Applications are currently sought by the following agencies:
Nov – December 2011
The Cancer Council Vic | Post-graduate Cancer Scholarship | Provides graduates in medicine or science with a chance to pursue full-time higher research degree studies in cancer at a Victorian University: http://www.cancervic.org.au/about-our-research/grants/postgraduate_research_scholarships
Mental Illness Research Fund
The Mental Illness Research Fund (MIRF) will support research projects that “address at least one of three priority areas:
- Optimising psychosocial recovery outcomes and minimising disability for people affected by mental illness
- Improving effectiveness of existing and new treatments for people affected by mental illness
- Increasing social participation by people affected by mental illness.
Submissions are also expected to demonstrate consumer and family/carer involvement, ensuring their perspectives are included in the planning, development and conduct of the research projects” (The Hon Mary Wooldridge MP Minister for Mental Health Media Release 9/01/2012).
- Applicants are advised to submit their applications for funding by completing the MIRF Funding Application Guidelines and Proforma document, which can be downloaded from the MIRF webpage: http://health.vic.gov.au/mentalhealth/reformstrategy/mi-research-fund.htm.
All submissions, in both Microsoft Word and PDF versions, must be emailed to Neurosciences Victoria at info@neurosciencesvic.com.au by 5:00 pm, 13 April 2012 (Melbourne time).
NHMRC / ARC Grant Opportunities
Please see information provided directly by these agencies
Victorian Government Health Market Validation Program (Health MVP)
The Victorian Government has announced the establishment of a new program which supports the development of technology solutions to challenges facing the public health sector.
The Health Market Validation Program (Health MVP) is a $15 million competitive grants program that encourages innovation in healthcare by supporting the pre-commercial development of innovative healthcare-related products, processes or services by small to medium enterprises (SMEs) working in partnership with Victorian public health agencies.
The Health MVP is now open, inviting all Victorian health-focussed public sector entities to describe their health related needs in the form of Technology Requirement Specifications (TRS). Applications will close on 31 January 2012.
Further detail about the Health MVP, including guidelines and how to apply, can be found at: http://www.business.vic.gov.au/hmvp
The Eastern Health Office of Research and Ethics will coordinate applications for Eastern Health.
If you wish to discuss your TRS idea, please contact Prof David Taylor (david.taylor@easternhealth.org.au).