For Research Staff - Research journey

Hort Innovation (Augmented Reality for Australian Avocados)

*NEW* Request for tender for delivery partner for a project aimed to revolutionise the way consumers select and enjoy avocados by leveraging cutting-edge technology. This innovative project involves the development of a mobile application that combines Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enable users to accurately assess the ripeness of avocados.

30/4/24

Viertel Foundation (Senior Medical Research Fellowships)

Inviting applications from researchers to establish their research career and who are medically qualified, or graduates of another scientific discipline, who have been working at the postdoctoral level for less than ten years. Two fellowships are available and valued up to $1.25mil for five years.

30/4/24

Rebecca L Cooper Medical Research Foundation (Al and Val Rosenstrauss Research Fellowship)

Targets Early-Career Researchers who show potential to be stars of the future and who are building credentials for a long career in research. The applicant must have a research focus in one of the following disease areas: Brain Sciences: Psychiatry or Neurology (excluding Dementias, Motor Neuron Disease, Psychology and Cognitive Interventions, and COVID-19); Endocrinology (excluding Diabetes and COVID-19); Geriatrics (excluding Dementias and COVID-19); Lung Disease (other than Cancer and COVID-19); Rheumatology (excluding impact of COVID-19); Vision Sciences (excluding impact of COVID-19); Dermatology (excluding Skin Cancer and COVID 19). Fellowship provides a salary component of $120,000 pa plus a Research Support Package of $80,000 pa for a period of five years commencing 1 January 2025.

30/4/24

National Breast Cancer Foundation (Pink Horizon Research Strategy – Collaborative Research Accelerator Grant)

This ground-breaking scheme will provide significant and recurrent funding to foster collaborative research at a pace and scale that reflects the urgency of achieving our vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer. Aims to support an ecosystem of multiple diverse research teams, at all career stages, working together to address critical questions through a connected suite of research activity. Applications will be assessed in two stages; Expressions of Interest will be invited in Early May, and successful EOI’s will be invited to submit full application in July 2024.

Date TBC – EOI opening early May

FHRI Fund (Research Innovation and Impact Grants)

Co-funded program of the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund and the Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation providing research grants for mid- career and senior researchers who are translating novel ideas into healthcare innovations that could make a significant impact on the health and wellbeing of our community.  Applicants can submit projects up to $1,200,000 for period of 3 years.

6/5/24

ARC (Linkage Projects 2024 – Round 1)

Supporting the development of long-term strategic research alliances between higher education organisations and industry and other research end-users to apply advanced knowledge to problems; provide opportunities for internationally competitive research projects to be conducted in collaboration with organisations outside the higher education sector; and enhance the scale and focus of research in Australian Government priority areas. Linkage Project applications are accepted on a continuous basis and will be assessed at the respective Round close: Round 1 closes 8/5/24, and Round 2 closes 11/12/24. Please see intranet page for key dates and documents and for further information contact research-preaward@ecu.edu.au

8/5/24

Heart Foundation (Postdoctoral Fellowship)

Aimed at early career researchers who have just completed or nearing completion of their PhD with a demonstrated strong track record and gaining recognition for their expertise in their research area. Total value of fellowship is $151,200 over two years.

10/5/24

NHMRC (Ideas Grants)

The scheme provides opportunities for early and mid-career researchers and supports innovative research projects addressing a specific question(s). It is expected that the CIA will have the capability to lead the team in achieving the project aims. The expected outcomes are: innovative and creative research; funding of researchers at all career stages; funding any area of health and medical research from discovery to implementation. More information is available on the NHMRC Ideas Grant intranet page. Minimum data due 17/4/24.

15/5/24

Cancer Council Australia (Postdoctoral fellowship)

Supporting cancer researchers in the early stages of their career, providing improved career stability and encouraging the best and brightest to continue in the discipline of cancer research. Funding valued at $225,000 for 3 years.

15/5/24

Insurance Commission of WA (Neurotrauma Research Program)

*NEW* Supporting exemplary scientific research projects with the aim of reducing the human and economic impact of grain trauma and spinal cord injury. Focused on helping avoid trauma to the nervous system, as well as exploring mechanisms of neural damage, and developing treatments for recovery from catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain and spinal cord injury. Valued at up to $112,000 for a maximum one year project.

17/5/24

Snow Medical Research Foundation (Snow Fellowships)

Targets emerging global research leaders that show potential to drive, manage and influence the next generation of health and medical innovation. The Fellowship provides these emerging leaders the independence, funding and time to develop a bold research program, build their research team, and establish leadership experience. The application process consists of the three stages - EOI application closes 17 May, and if successful the full application due 16 September 2024, followed by interviews for shortlisted applicants.

17/5/24

Heart Foundation (Vanguard Grants)

Applying in biomedical, clinical, public health and/or health services (including clinical service delivery) research, applicants may submit pilot studies and ‘stand-alone’ projects which may lead to larger, more rigorous studies in the future. These projects are expected to produce tangible outcomes with the potential to further advance preclinical research technology or improve cardiovascular health. One-year grants valued at up to $75,000 or two-year grants up to $150,000 are available.

24/5/24

Department of Health WA (WA Cancer Fellowships 2025)

Designed to assist cancer medical practitioners to expand their experience and skills, by either developing their research capability and facilitate high quality research or acquire specialised clinical skills that cannot be funded through the usual clinical pathways. The Research Stream may be one discrete project, multiple short projects, or a component of a larger long-term project. Fellowships are provided for 12 months.

27/5/24

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – Clinical Trials Activity Initiative – 2023 Clinical Trials Activity Grant)

Supporting medical research and medical innovation projects that:

Stream 1 (Targeted Call) –conduct a pilot study to assess the feasibility of a new clinical trial for one or more treatments and/or management strategies for a rare cancer, rare disease and/or unmet need. Valued at up to $800,000 for a maximum 2 years.

Stream 2 (Targeted Call) – conduct a clinical trial of one or more treatments and/or management-based interventions for rare cancers, rare diseases and/or unmet need. Valued at up to $5mil for a maximum 5 years.

Stream 3 (Targeted Call) – conduct a clinical trial that assesses the comparative effectiveness of two or more health interventions to treat a specific clinical condition, to inform the decisions of policy makers, clinicians, and consumers regarding healthcare and to minimise the use of unnecessary, ineffective, and harmful health interventions. Valued at up to $5mil for a maximum 5 years.

Stream 4 (Targeted Call) – conduct an implementation science trial to identify scalable strategies for reducing the provision of low value care. Valued at up to $5mil for a maximum 5 years.

Minimum data due 1/5/24.

29/5/24

Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries (Arts Projects for Organisations)

Supporting the development and growth of a vibrant sector that promotes the participation and active engagement of Western Australian communities in high quality arts and cultural experiences. This program supports organisations to deliver projects that involve artists or creatives who maintain professional arts and creative practices. The 4 categories are: Aboriginal Arts; Arts and Creative Business Development; Creative Development; Annual Program of Activity.

30/5/24

FHRI Fund (Major Research Application Support (MRAS))

Provides in-principle cash commitments for research applications being submitted to nationally and internationally competitive External Programs, where co-funding is mandatory, to boost their chance of success. MRAS aims to promote high-quality research, enable opportunities for the translation of research findings into new knowledge and improved human health and wellbeing, and enhance Western Australia’s standing as a leader in health and medical research. Stream A can request up to and including $1mil, and Stream B is for over $1mil requests.

30/5/24

Australian Academy of Science (Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund)

The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), in collaboration with the Australian Academy of Science, will support grants to strengthen science and technology collaboration with regional neighbours as part of the Australian Government’s $40 million Global Science and Technology Diplomacy Fund. Grants from $100,000 to $1,000,000 are available to Australian businesses and researchers to partner with Australia’s regional neighbours and international collaborators across the Asia-Pacific region. Applicants must focus on one of five priority themes and include at least one priority partner country.

31/5/24

National Breast Cancer Foundation (Pink Horizon Research Strategy – Research Project Grant)

Supporting investigator-initiated research projects to build Australia’s breast cancer research pipeline and addresses research questions with a clear line of sight to Zero Deaths from breast cancer. Research supported under the Research Project Grant scheme should demonstrate the potential to help achieve a vision of Zero Deaths from breast cancer and should relate to one or more of the four Pink Horizon Strategic core objectives. Valued at up to $1.5mil.

31/5/24

Cancer Council WA (Research Fellowship)

Funding outstanding researchers working in the field of cancer to undertake research that is of major benefit to Western Australian health and medical research. Funding valued at $480,000 for up to 4 years.

5/6/24

FHRI Fund (Translation Fellowships – Burden of Disease Genomics)

Three-year fellowship funding and a research allowance to support high-quality early- to mid-career researchers in the areas of Burden of Disease and/or Genomics. The Fellowships aim to translate research findings into improved policy, practice, and knowledge leading to improved health outcomes for Western Australians. Fellowships are valued at up to $200,000 for up to 3 years, which supports salary costs and a research project (with at least $50,000 pa for the research project).

13/6/24

Cancer Council WA (Research Project Grants)

Supporting early-stage research projects which may then become more competitive for larger national funding pool. Funding for up to $140,000 for up to one year. Expression of Intent due 19/6/24 and successful applicants will be invited to submit a full application.

19/6/24

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – EPCDRI – 2024 Paediatric Brain Cancer Research Grant)

Supporting medical research and innovation projects that:

Stream 1 (Targeted Call) – establish a national childhood brain cancer clinical trial consortium. Valued at up to $14mil for a maximum 7 years.

Stream 2 (Targeted Call) – conduct novel pre-clinical and/or early-stage clinical research to improve understanding of paediatric brain cancer and/or generate new therapies and treatments for paediatric brain cancer. Valued at up to $2mil for a maximum 3 years.

Minimum data due 22/5/24

19/6/24

Heart Foundation (Catalyst Grants)

Opens late May. Introducing a new and innovative way to contribute to the national fight against cardiovascular disease. Open to applicants across all sectors that can outline a ‘game-changing’ idea that will transform the way cardiovascular health is improved in Australia. Seeking proposals that are novel, innovative, impactful, feasible and have investment potential. Short-listed applicants will be supported to pitch their idea to a panel of stakeholders including potential funders, investors, philanthropy, government, industry, and consumers plus be awarded $100,000 towards the next steps of their project.

TBC

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – Indigenous Health Research Fund – 2024 Indigenous Health Research Grant)

Supporting research to improve the health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people by:

Stream 1 (Targeted Call) – a large-scale multidisciplinary project to develop and evaluate effective strategies to reduce the prevalence of chronic disease in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Valued at up to $5mil for a maximum 7 years.

Stream 2 (Targeted Call) – a large-scale multidisciplinary project to develop and evaluate improved understanding of relationships between infection, inflammation, and chronic diseases among Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. Valued at up to $5mil for a maximum 7 years.

Stream 3 (Incubator) – early-stage developmental research to improve understanding of the association between racism, intergenerational trauma and issues of social justice and health outcomes, and how they intersect with other forms of disadvantage. Valued at between $200,000 and $1mil for a maximum 2 years.

Minimum data due 26/6/24.

24/7/24

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – Early to Mid-Career Researchers Initiative – 2024 Early to Mid-Career Researchers Grant)

Aims to enable or support emerging research leaders to make breakthrough discoveries, develop their skills, and progress their careers in Australia, and address intractable health issues and/or accelerate research translation with the potential to transform health care and/or health systems. Valued at up to $5 million.

Minimum data due 26/6/24.

24/7/24

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – Cardiovascular Health Mission – 2024 Cardiovascular Health Grant)

Supporting medical research and medical innovation projects that:

Stream 1 (Targeted Call) – reduce the number of Australians experiencing cardiovascular disease and stroke by developing and implementing early, more effective preventive health interventions. Valued at up to $5mil for a maximum 5 years.

Stream 2 (Targeted Call) – conduct research to foster uptake of best-practice care. Valued at up to $5mil for a maximum 5 years.

Stream 3 (Targeted Call) – conduct a large-scale project that builds on the development projects that were supported through the 2020 Cardiovascular Health grant. Valued at up to $3mil for a maximum 5 years.

Stream 4 (Targeted Call) – conduct research to support effective national adoption and best-practice use of rehabilitation and recovery programs. Valued at up to $5mil for a maximum 5 years.

Minimum data due 3/7/24.

31/7/24

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – Clinical Trials Activity Initiative – 2024 International Clinical Trial Collaborations Grant – Round 1)

Promoting Australian involvement in international collaborative investigator-initiated clinical trials research by establishing and coordinating 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, supporting decisions on whether to deliver the intervention in an Australian setting. Novel health treatments can include innovating applications of existing interventions. Must propose a clinical trial in Australia (not have commenced recruitment at Australian site/s) in collaboration with international counterparts. Grants valued at up to $3mil for a maximum 5 years.

Minimum data for Round 1 due 3/7/24.

31/7/24

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – PPHRI – 2024 Survivorship Care and Collaborative Research Prioritisation Grant)

Supporting medical research and medical innovation projects that:

Stream 1 (Targeted Call) – develop scalable and sustainable approaches, in partnership with consumers, to improve survivorship care and quality of life for individuals who have survived severe health conditions and their families, carers, and communities. Applications for this stream must focus on 1 of 6 topics that include projects focussed on particular communities and specific health conditions/needs. Valued at up to $2mil for a maximum 5 years.

Stream 2 (Incubator) – conduct pilot projects co-led with communities that scope and address priority health issues. Applications for this stream must focus on 1 of 2 topics that are based on geographic location of the admin organisation. Valued at between $200,000 and $1mil for a maximum 2 years.

Minimum data due 3/7/24.

31/7/24

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Mission – 2024 Dementia, Ageing and Aged Care Grant)

Supporting medical research and medical innovation projects that:

Stream 1 (Targeted Call) – conduct implementation research focused on addressing inequalities in access to high-quality care for older Australians from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds. Valued up to $3mil for a maximum 5 years.

Stream 2 (Incubator) – conduct small-scale development projects to develop innovative new approaches for providing optimal care for vulnerable people. Valued between $200,000 and $1mil for a maximum 2 years.

Minimum data due 10/7/24.

7/8/24

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – Million Minds Mental Health Mission – 2024 Mental Health Research Grant)

Supporting medical research and medical innovation projects that:

Stream 1 (Targeted Call) – establish a bold and innovative national consortium involving multi-institutional collaborations, encompassing multiple geographies and demographics, that combines treatment and public health perspectives. Only the top ranked project in this Stream will be funded with a fixed amount of $10mil for a maximum 5 years.

Stream 2 (Incubator) – establish a national consortium that partners with service providers and people with lived experience, and encompasses multiple geographies and demographics, to develop preventions, interventions, treatments, and models of care, based on the findings from existing epidemiological research. Only the top ranked project in this Stream will be funded with a fixed amount of $5mil for a maximum 5 years.

Stream 3 (Incubator) – conduct small-scale developmental projects to improve understanding of the two focus topics for this stream. Grants for Stream 3 are valued between $200,000 and $1mil for a maximum 2 years.

Minimum data due 10/7/24.

7/8/24

Department of Health and Aged Care(MRFF – PPHRI – 2024 Maternal Health and Healthy Lifestyles)

Supporting medical research and medical innovation projects that:

Stream 1 (Targeted Call) – design, implement and/or evaluate the effectiveness of integrated and multidisciplinary delivery of maternal and child health services in the first 2000 days of life (pregnancy to age 5) for equitable health and development.  Applications for this stream must focus on 1 of 4 topics that include projects focussed on particular communities and/or remote locations. Valued up to $3mil for a maximum 5 years.

Stream 2 (Targeted Call) – pilot approaches for improving health outcomes by promoting adoption of healthy lifestyles in adolescents and young adults. Applications for this stream must focus on 1 of 2 topics that focus on geographic locations. Valued up to $2mil for a maximum 5 years.

Stream 3 (Incubator) – conduct small-scale developmental projects to create screening or prevention approaches to reduce the risk of developing cardiometabolic disease post-birth, after a hypertensive disorder of pregnancy and/or gestational diabetes. Applications for this stream must focus on 1 of 3 topics that includes projects focussed on geographic locations and or First Nations health. Valued between $200,000 and $1mil for a maximum 2 years.

Stream 4 (Targeted Call) –develop, implement and/or evaluate new co-designed and scalable lifestyle interventions to reduce the risk of chronic conditions in adults from Priority Populations. Valued up to $2mil for a maximum 5 years.

Minimum data due 10/7/24.

7/8/24

Cancer Council WA (Suzanne Cavanagh Early Career Investigator Grants)

Supporting talented early career cancer researchers to develop the skills and necessary track record to advance their career. Valued at up to $35,000 for up to one year.

21/8/24

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – Clinical Trials Activity Initiative – 2024 International Clinical Trial Collaborations Grant – Round 2)

This grant aims to promote Australian involvement in international collaborative investigator-initiated clinical trials research by establishing and coordinating 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, supporting decisions on whether to deliver the intervention in an Australian setting. Novel health treatments can include innovating applications of existing interventions. Must propose a clinical trial in Australia (not have commenced recruitment at Australian site/s) in collaboration with international counterparts. Grants are worth up to $3mil for max 5 years. Minimum data due for Round 2: 4/12/24.

5/2/25

Department of Health and Aged Care (MRFF – Frontier Health and Medical Research Initiative)

Supporting ambitious, exploratory, and ground-breaking programs of research that use health technologies to develop a novel treatment for, or means of prevention of, a current or predictable future serious and incurable health condition, through a series of linked projects. Valued at $25mil per program of research with a 10-year time horizon, with each project under the program up to five years. EOIs can be submitted at any time and are assessed in six monthly batches until closing date (31/3/2026).

31/3/26

Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries (Arts U-15k)

This grant can support a period of research and development projects involving WA artists or creatives for the benefit of practicing WA artists, creatives, or arts or cultural workers. Funding categories are: Aboriginal Arts; Commercial Development; and Creative Development.

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FHRI Fund (Co-Funding Partnerships Program)

Opportunities to establish collaborations and funding partnerships to bring genuinely new non-government funding for health and medical research and innovation to WA, and to build a culture that supports co-operation and interconnectedness. Grants worth between $500,000 and $1 million per year noting funding must be matched in cash by the Funding Partner.

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Lotterywest Funding

Lotterywest funding is available throughout the year and applications are managed by Development and Alumni Relations (DAR). Due to the limited number of applications a university can submit, an internal vetting procedure is necessary. Please contact DAR directly at philanthropicfunding@ecu.edu.au if you are interested in applying. Lotterywest WILL NOT accept any applications unless submitted by DAR.

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Stan Perron Charitable Foundation (Health Research Grants: Programs & Partnerships)

EOIs welcome year-round. Supports WA research that aims to deliver tangible outcomes benefiting children, adolescent and/or young adult's health (inclusive of antenatal). Innovative and transformative applications from basic, clinical, population health or health services research are encouraged. Must include community and consumer engagement and prioritises research that has impact, tackles the causes of health problems, and builds research capacity within WA. Must align to one of three specific areas at this time:

• People and Platforms - supports   outstanding research and can be conducted by clinical and scientific   personnel from any health-related discipline. This includes infrastructure   needed to complete key activity. This specific area opens 3/4/23 and closes   6/6/23.
• Major Research Programs - must be   collaborative and outcome-driven program of research involving partnerships   and funding contributions from other bodies, with significant innovation   and/or build capacity within Western Australia. Single projects not eligible.
• Partnerships Funding - encouraging   collaborations between researchers and institutions. May be single research   projects or a program. Funding will be contingent on partnership support and   co-funding with the lead organisation.

Interested applicants please contact Development and Alumni Relations at philanthropicfunding@ecu.edu.au

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Ramsay Hospital Research Foundation (Collaborative Research Requests – Rolling EOI)

To foster a culture of cross-system collaboration, RHRF will consider requests to financially support and be involved in collaborative research projects towards grants such as NHMRC, MRFF, ARC, etc. Max $400,000 available per project for up to 5 years. Interested applicants must first make an appointment with RHRR to discuss collaboration request.

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