Delivering a Healthy WA
Research Development

Funding Rounds Status

Clinician Research Fellowships (CRF)

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Application Details - 2012

Further information related to this program and application documents can be found on the Raine Medical Research Foundation website (external site).

For further information please contact us.

Closing Date for Applications: The 2012 Round is now closed.

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Medical and Health Research Infrastructure Fund (MHRIF)

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Application Details – 2011/12 (Round 15)

The 2011 Application Form (Word 428KB) and Information for Applicants (PDF) may be accessed as reference documents.

For further information please contact us.

Closing Date for Applications: The 2011 Round is now closed.

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New Independent Researcher Infrastructure Support (NIRIS) Awards

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Application Details - 2012

The Department of Health has made available funding to provide one-off New Independent Researcher Infrastructure Support (NIRIS) Awards in 2012.

Applications are now invited for NIRIS awards of up to $10,000 each (excluding GST) for a period of twelve months commencing in the 2012 calendar year.

Applicants must have:

  • been an active independent researcher over a maximum period of eight years full time or equivalent;
  • been awarded a Doctorate or other appropriate tertiary qualifications within the preceding eight years or equivalent; and
  • have a demonstrated reputation as an outstanding new independent researcher.

Applications must be in accordance with the conditions described in the 2012 Guidelines for Applicants (PDF). Applicants must use the 2012 Application Form (Word).

Late applications will not be accepted. Check with the grants administrator at your institution for internal deadlines.

For further information please contact us.

Closing Date for Applications: 1.00pm Monday 02 April 2012

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SHRAC Research Translation Projects (RTP)

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Application Details - 2012 (Round 6)

The Department of Health has made funding available for another round of SHRAC Research Translation Projects and is now accepting applications.

Researchers can investigate, for example, alternative service delivery models or clinical interventions that may:

  • increase the flow of patients through health services; and/or
  • decrease service costs.

Applications from persons in the clinical service delivery environment are encouraged, as are multidisciplinary and cross-institution collaborations.

Projects must be completed within 24 months with a final report (including the economic evaluation) submitted by 1 September 2014.

Projects may be funded up to $270,000 and will be awarded on competitive merit.

Applications are invited for SHRAC Research Translation Projects in accordance with the conditions described in the 2012 Guidelines for Applicants (Word 220KB). Applicants must use the 2012 Application Form (Word 315KB) provided.

For advice on submitting applications and accessing health economic expertise contact the Research Development Unit by email shrac@health.wa.gov.au

For assistance regarding linking with collaborators and translation of research findings into health care policy and practice, contact the Health Networks Branch by email healthpolicy@health.wa.gov.au or visit the Health Networks website.

Closing date for Applications: 1.00pm Thursday 26 April 2012

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Targeted Research Fund (TRF)

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Application Details – 2011

The 2011 (Round 1) Targeted Research Fund (TRF) 2011 Application Pack (PDF 1.19MB) may be accessed as reference documents.

For further information please contact us.

Closing date for Applications: The 2011 Round is now closed.

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