PA FOUNDATION NEW APPOINTMENT GRANT

It is essential that you read the following PA Foundation Research Grant Scheme Criteria before submitting an application.

· All applications will be assessed based on scientific quality (relative to the field of research), track record of the researcher and/or research group and innovation. The process is competitive and pilot projects or applications without preliminary data will normally be rejected.
· Funding for research training remains an important component of expenditure, but the Foundation encourages this training to be undertaken within successful research groups.
· The percentage of distribution of funds will be fluid, based on available funds and quality of the applications in the categories listed below.
· The Foundation is keen to promote collaborations between groups, development of strong research programs (such as eligible for NHMRC programs) and basic science-clinical partnerships. Special consideration will be given to those applications in which clinicians and non-clinicians are co-applicants (See tick box on forms).
· The PA Foundation will not fund projects which do not adequately address the criteria on the application form. Applicants must adhere to the space limits contained in the form. Any additional pages will be discarded.
· Funding will be given for one year. Any further funding will be at the discretion of the PA Foundation Research Committee and applicants must reapply each year.

Information on the PA Foundation New Appointments Grants

Applications will be called from New Appointees (within 2 years of appointment) to the PA campus who have an established track record in research and who wish to establish a research program on the campus.

New appointees must spend at least 50% of their time on the PAH campus, and it would be expected that the majority of the applicant’s research activities will be undertaken at PAH.

Criteria for assessment will include track record and scientific quality of the proposal. Funds allocated will be determined by availability, but up to $50,000 can be envisaged. Funds can be used for salary or research project consumables and equipment.

To apply for a PA Foundation New Appointment Grant click here.