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For single clearly defined research projects, feasibility studies, or support for emerging researchers.
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Project contracts
HRC Projects should address well defined research questions with the aim of making significant improvements in, or developing knowledge contributing to, health outcomes. The HRC will offer contracts up to $400,000 per year, to a maximum contract value of $1.2M.
Emerging Researcher First Grant Awards
These are available to provide research funds to support emerging researchers who are seeking to establish independent careers in health research and who have NOT previously held a competitive research contract for research expenses of >$50,000 from any source. These are limited to a maximum amount of $150,000 over a maximum of three years. Research proposals should represent an independent research stream, with the applicant able to undertake overall responsibility for the work to be completed. These contracts are exclusive of salary FTE of the applicant. Other academics, professional supervisors or senior researchers may be included as Named Investigators on a time-only base. The Emerging Research First Grant Awards will be assessed in a separate, more streamlined process alongside Project applications.
Feasibility Study Proposals
The purpose of these funds is to support research for a feasibility study in the fields of population health or clinical research. These are small studies carried out for the purpose of testing feasibility issues affecting a planned, larger, study. Feasibility study applications might address appropriate choice of methodologies, the likelihood of obtaining valid results, or acceptability in a population. Applicants must describe the topic, aims and scope of the larger study. These are limited to a maximum of $150,000 over no longer than 12 months. Biomedical research studies are not eligible for Feasibility Study contracts.
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HRC Investment Strategy
Applying for Project Contracts, Feasibility Studies and Emerging Researcher First Grant Awards
Click this link for Application Forms.
Assessment Process Handbook
Note: Currently being reviewed to reflect the changes in the funding round process.
Last Updated : 26 August 2009 11:30:39.
