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30 Minutes Research-Focussed Info Sessions

Topics Featured may include:

Eligibility Criteria

What funding is available

How to Apply

Dr Jane Olsson“Metro South

Research Support Scheme”July Information Session :

“Wednesday 26 July 201710:45am to 11:15am

Translational Research InstituteRoom 2004,

Centres for Health Research

The Metro South Health Centresfor Health Research

• is the coordinating body for research at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH). It also serves the rest of Metro South Health through the Metro South Health Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC).

• foster all forms of research across the PAH campus—from basic biomedical to translational, clinical, health service and population health research.

• coordinate the Research Support Scheme – an annual research funds allocation to Metro South Health researchers and partner academic institutions.

2018 Metro South Research Support Scheme

Opening 17 July, 2017!

Centres for Health Research

Grants Available: - Postgraduate Scholarships- Postdoctoral Early Career Fellowships- Clinical Fellowships (Applications open) https://smartjobs.qld.gov.au/jobs/QLD-PA07248406

- Small Grants- Project Grants- Health Systems & Health Economics Grant- Trauma & Disaster Management Grant

Applications close 9am Monday 212t August, 2017For guidelines, application forms and/or further information visit

https://metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/research/grants-and-funding/research-support-scheme

Sources of Funding for the Metro South RSS

Centres for Health Research

Categories of Funding Centres for Health Research

Grant Category

Grant Type Value Funding body and # awarded

PEOPLE • Postgraduate scholarship (Up to 3 years)(Standard; Medical; or Allied Health / Nursing )

Up to $60K pa • 1 PARF• 2 SERTA

• Clinical Fellowship (1 year) Up to $75K • 3 SERTA

• Early Career Research Fellowships:- Medical- Nursing / Allied Health

(Up to 3 years)

Up to $121K paUp to $97K pa

• 1 SERTA• 1 SERTA

RESEARCH • Small grants (1 year) $25K • 3 SERTA

• Project Grants (1 year) $75K • 3 SERTA

• Health Systems and Health Economics (1 year) $75K • 1 SERTA

TRAUMA • Trauma & Disaster Management Grant (1 year) - 1 Small Grant - 1 Project Grant

$25K$75K

• 1 NCCTRC• 1 NCCTRC

Research Grants & Support Staff

• 0.5 FTE - A04 Administration staff (July – Dec 2017)• Academic Support (3 years)

$20K$120K pa

• SERTA• SERTA

Post-graduate ScholarshipsCentres for Health Research`

Provide funding for up to 3 years full time study (6 years part time) towards a research masters or doctorate degree

3

Award Type Applicant Qualification SERTA PARF

Standard For research higher degree candidates who do not hold medical, dental or allied health qualifications.

$26,684 pa salary support + $10,000 consumables

Nursing/Allied Health For holders of nursing or allied health professional qualifications who are registered with the relevant authority.

$36,000 pa pre-tax salary support + $10,000 consumables

$34,392 pa salary support + $10,000 consumables

Medical/Dental For holders of medical or dental qualifications.

$41,000 pa pre-tax salary support + $10,000 consumables

$39,729 pa salary support + $10,000 consumables

2 X SERTA scholarships: Student must be a member of staff of Metro South (in a clinical department), or accept an appointment as a result of the offer of

Scholarship

1 X PARF scholarship: Student must be enrolled as a PhD student at a Metro South Health Academic partner university or research institute based on a Metro

South Health campus

Post-doctoral Early Career FellowshipCentres for Health Research`

Provide funding to foster career development in clinical research for medical or nursing / allied health personnel who have completed a PhD

3

Award Type Applicant Qualification SERTA funding Duration

Nursing/Allied Health

For holders of nursing or allied health professional qualifications who are registered with the relevant authority and hold a PhD.

$97K pa pre-tax salary support + $5,000 for research related expenses and consumables

Up to 3 years

Medical/Dental For holders of medical or dental qualifications, who also hold a PhD.

$121,000 pa pre-tax salary support + 5,000 for research related expenses and consumables

Up to 3 years

2 X SERTA Fellowships:

1. The Fellow* and Mentor must be members of staff of Metro South with a minimum 0.5 FTE appointment for the duration of the grant (* as a result of the offer) ;

2. The majority of the research must take place within a MSH facility

Clinical Research FellowshipCentres for Health Research`

Award Type Applicant Qualification SERTA funding Duration

Medical For medical graduates who have completed or are about to complete clinical training

$75K pa pre-tax salary support

Up to 1 year

3 x SERTA Fellowships Offered: 1. The Applicant and Mentor must be a member of staff of Metro South with a

minimum 0.5 FTE appointment for the duration of the grant;

2. Nominated co-investigators must be a member of Metro South Health or a member of staff at an affiliated partner university school or research institute

3. The majority of the research must take place within a MSH facility

For Medical Graduates wishing to undertake research as part of vocational specialist training, or for a bridging period towards a doctoral degree

Apply via Smartjobs.qld.gov.au

Small Grants Centres for Health Research`

3

Eligibility SERTA Funding Duration

1. The Applicant must be a member of staff of Metro South with a minimum 0.5 FTE appointment for the duration of the grant;

2. Nominated co-investigators must be a member of Metro South Health or a member of staff at an affiliated partner university school or research institute with a minimum of 0.5 FTE

3. The majority of the research must take place within a MSH facility

4. The research must demonstrate cross disciplinary collaborations

5. The proposed research must not currently be funded by any organisation listed on the Australian Competitive Grants Registry

$25K Up to 1 year

3 Small Grants Offered

Provide $25K as seed funding for studies that have the potential to build capacity

Project GrantsCentres for Health Research`

3

Eligibility SERTA funding Duration

1. The Applicant must be a member of staff of Metro South with a minimum 0.5 FTE appointment for the duration of the grant

2. Nominated co-investigators must be a member of Metro South Health or a member of staff at an affiliated partner university school or research institute with a minimum of 0.5 FTE

3. The majority of the research must take place within a MSH facility

4. Multi-site collaborations that strengthen collaborative research will be highly regarded

5. The research must demonstrate cross disciplinary collaborations

6. The proposed research must not currently be funded by any organisation listed on the Australian Competitive Grants Registry

$75K Within 2 years`

3 Project Grants Offered:

Provide $75K for defined projects that have the potential for the research outcomes to be translated into improved health outcomes

and / or result in future NHMRC grants

Health System and Health Economics Project GrantsCentres for Health Research`

Eligibility SERTA funding Duration

1. The Applicant must be a member of staff of Metro South with a minimum 0.5 FTE appointment for the duration of the grant

2. Nominated co-investigators must be a member of Metro South Health or a member of staff at an affiliated partner university school or research institute with a minimum of 0.5 FTE

3. The majority of the research must take place within a MSH facility

4. The research must demonstrate cross disciplinary collaborations

5. The proposed research must not currently be funded by any organisation listed on the Australian Competitive Grants Registry

$75K Within 2 years

Provide $75K for defined project focussing on both health systems and health economics

1 Health Systems and Health

Economics Grant Offered

Trauma and Disaster Management Small Grant

Centres for Health Research`

3

Eligibility NCCTRC Funding

Duration

1. The Applicant must be the Principal Investigator on the application and a member of staff of a Queensland Hospital and Health Service or Northern Territory Health Service for the duration of the grant

2. The team must include a medical doctor, nurse or allied health professional

3. The team must have no more than 4 co-investigators and 2 associates investigators

4. The proposed research must not be concurrently funded by the ARC, NHMRC or any other organisation on the Australian Competitive Grants Register

$25K Within 2 years

1 Small Grant Offered

Provide $25K as seed funding for studies that have the potential to increase the evidence base of trauma clinical practice

Trauma and Disaster Management Project Grant

Centres for Health Research`

3

Eligibility NCCTRC Funding

Duration

1. The Applicant must be the Principal Investigator on the application and a member of staff of a Queensland Hospital and Health Service or Northern Territory Health Service for the duration of the grant

2. The team must include a medical doctor, nurse or allied health professional

3. The team must have no more than 4 co-investigators and 2 associates investigators

4. The majority of research activity must take place within a Qld hospital and Health Service or Northern Territory Health Service or in partnership with another health service facility or organisation within Queensland or the Northern territory that is acceptable to the CCTRC

$75K Available over 2 years

1 Project Grant Offered

Provide $75K for research in trauma and disaster management with the following aims:• Increase the evidence base of trauma clinical practice

• Develop research collaborations between Queensland Hospital and Health Services and Northern Territory• Improve trauma patient outcomes through research

Where to start?Centres for Health Research

1. Go to: https://metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/research/grants-and-funding/research-support-scheme

2. Read the Funding Guidelines 3. Consider your Eligibility criteria4. Complete Application form5. Prepare a Word and a signed PDF version5. Submit both to CHR-RSS@health.qld.gov.au

6. Closing date 21 August 2017

Questions?Centres for Health Research

Centres for Health Research

CHR-RSS@health.qld.gov.au

Dr Jane Olsson34438057

Date Task Duration17 July • Applications Open Milestone

21 August • Applications Close 5 weeks

22-25 August

• CHR Internal Administration period

Collate, register and assign applications to spokespersons

Acknowledge receipt of applications

4 days

25 August • Send applications to spokespersons Milestone

31 August • Spokespersons confirm eligibility of application and availability of reviewers Milestone

1-7 September • Send letters to reviewers and request responses by 21 September 1 week

8 - 21 September External Review Period 2 weeks

22 - 29 September

CHR- RSS Internal Administration period

Collate Scores

Contact Applicants / Reviewers if late

1 week

2 – 6 October Advise spokespersons if disparate review score and arrange alternate review if necessary 5 days

9 – 23 October Spokespersons review period (and arrange reviewer meetings if required) 2 weeks

24 – 27 October Prepare documents for “Grants Recommendation Meeting “ 4 days

3 November Grants Recommendation Meeting Milestone 2 December Awards Function Milestone

Centres for Health Research

2018 Research Support Scheme - Timeline