New Independent Researcher Infrastructure Support Awards
The Department of Health is inviting applications for New Independent Researcher Infrastructure Support (NIRIS) Awards in 2016. NIRIS Awards of up to $10,000 each are available and will be awarded on competitive merit.
The purpose of these awards is to assist outstanding new medical and health researchers in WA to develop their independent careers, help meet infrastructure costs associated with their research programs and provide recognition of their achievements. These awards have the support of the Western Australian Health Translation Network (WAHTN) in promoting research excellence and translation in WA.
These awards are for infrastructure costs associated with research programs for a period of 12 months commencing in the 2016 calendar year.
Applicants must meet eligibility criteria that are set out in the Guidelines for Applicants.
Applications close at 1.00pm on Monday 21 March 2016.
For the Guidelines for Applicants and Application Form, visit the Department of Health, Research Development Unit website http://ww2.health.wa.gov.au/Articles/N_R/New-Independent-Researcher-Infrastructure-Support-Awards
For more information contact the Research Development Unit via email CMOResearchDevelopment@health.wa.gov.au or phone 9222 2069.