NHMRC/MRFF Investigator Grants funding outcomes

The Minister for Health, the Hon Greg Hunt MP, has announced details of funding for the National Health and Medical Research Council and Medical…
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Digital Health CRC launches national Telehealth Hub

The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) has launched a new website, the Telehealth Hub, which will help clinicians, health professionals and health consumers…
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Perth at centre of COVID-19 vaccine trial

A Perth clinical research company has been selected to undertake a trial of a vaccine to combat COVID-19. Linear Clinical Research announced it will…
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SME Assist ‘Meeting Your Obligations’

Small to Medium Enterprises (SME) Assist, live-streamed their last ‘Meeting Your Obligations’ workshop from Sydney and it is now available for viewing on the…
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Applications for the Forrest Foundation 2021 Post-doctoral Fellowships are now open

In the ocean of uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Forrest Research Foundation is an island of opportunity, offering 3-year post-doctoral fellowships to…
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Nominate for ACTA’s Trial of the Year Awards

ACTA Members can nominate a clinical trial that was published in 2019 for ACTA’s Trial of the Year Awards. The awards are open to…
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CT:IQ launches Clinical Trial Site Recruitment Guide

CT:IQ has launched a practical tool to help research sites navigate the challenges of recruiting participants for clinical trials. The CT:IQ GREET project (Guidance…
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2020 NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship scheme

The NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship scheme funds successful applicants to attain a research based postgraduate degree (Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Research Masters Degree). The…
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COVID-19 Expert Database

The Australian Academy of Science has created a COVID-19 Expert Database so governments, the business sector, research sector and other decision-makers can easily access…
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New COVID-19 Clinical Guidelines to help Australian clinicians deliver best care

A coalition of peak Australian experts have come together to develop new ‘living guidelines’ that will provide continuously-updated, evidence-based guidance to clinicians treating people…
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Amendment to the Guardianship and Administration Act 1990 – Involvement of incapacitated adults in research

The Guardianship and Administration Amendment (Medical Research) Bill 2020 has been passed by Parliament and has been in effect from yesterday, 8 April 2020.…
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Changes to NHMRC 2020 Funding Schemes

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) have been working hard and consulting with Research Committee and a number of peak stakeholder groups…
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$3 million to provide opportunities for local COVID-19 research

The McGowan Government is urging all Western-Australia-based researchers to apply for a new $3 million funding program to support COVID-related research. The new COVID-19…
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Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme grant opportunity

The Priority-driven Collaborative Cancer Research Scheme (PdCCRS) is Cancer Australia’s innovative annual national research project grants funding scheme which brings together government and other…
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Updated WA Government Pandemic Plan released in response to COVID-19

The Western Australian Government Pandemic Plan has been updated to respond directly to the potential impacts of COVID-19. The Pandemic Plan, which was last…
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WA Science Hall of Fame

Nominations are now open for the Western Australian Science Hall of Fame. The Western Australian Science Hall of Fame was established in 2007 to…
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2020 Premier’s Science Awards

Applications for the 2020 Premier’s Science Awards are now open. The Premier’s Science Awards recognise and celebrate the outstanding scientific research and engagement taking…
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New Indigenous Visiting Research Fellowships

In 2020 the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute (WEHI) is launching new Indigenous Visiting Research Fellowships, providing funding support for up to two Aboriginal…
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Raine Medical Foundation and Dept of Health – Clinician Research Fellowships

The Clinician Research Fellowship program is an initiative of the Department of Health in partnership with the Raine Medical Foundation. The program is designed…
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Spinnaker Health Research Foundation Grant – new eligibility criteria

Round 2 of the Barry Marshall Travel Award is opening on Wednesday 19 February 2020. Applicants can apply for research-related travel funding of up…
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New Consumer and Community Involvement Toolkits now available

One of our key state goals is to continue to embed Consumer and Community Involvement (CCI) in health and medical research through all parts…
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New child health research grant

The Stan Perron Charitable Foundation is launching a new funding opportunity in the area of child health research. This includes research initiatives covering antenatal…
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WA’s new Cancer Plan 2020-2025

The WA Cancer Plan 2020-2025 is a blueprint for action over the next five years to provide the best possible cancer services for Western…
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Asahi Kasei Pharma seeking new research topics

Asahi Kasei Pharma works in research and development of new drugs and pharmaceutical technologies. Currently they’re promoting and strengthening open innovation activities worldwide. As…
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