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RESEARCH PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
Together we can contribute to providing better health for the South West
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Information for applicants
The Foundation is an independent, volunteer lay organisation. It promotes health research in the South West. It has no endowment funds or income other than current community fund raising.
The Foundation will assist with project and partnership development, application for external grants etc.
The Board will support selected research proposals which should
· Be for research done in and relevant to the SW.
· Comprehensible to and relevant for the donating public
· Have clear time frames
· Have clearly defined objectives
· A scientific committee will assess the academic merit of the proposal
· A signed contract with timelines for fund release will be required
· A steering committee with VLF and researcher representation will oversee progress to completion
The Foundation requires all funds to be in hand before a project commences. This can take a year or two for a project costing $150,000 and researchers are advised to apply for funding well in advance.
Limited pre–commencement funding for literature search, development of research instruments, training and obtaining ethical approval may be granted to approved projects.
PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
The research proposal should be no longer than 4 pages (A4, 12-point font) and in electronic format. Additional material such as researchers' CVs, letters of support may be attached. Completed proposals should be emailed to the Foundation.
The following information should be included in the proposal if possible.
Project overview
- Project rationale & significance (How was the need for the research identified?).
- Aims, research plan, methods and techniques..
- Project management, timeframes and milestones for all stages. Include a Gantt chart
- Researchers partnerships with other organisations.
- Expected outcomes. Relevance to the SW community. Implementation plan?
- Additional funding sources, possible or actual.
- Itemized budget. Include full costing, in-kind contributions and the amount sought from the Foundation. (GST excluded)
- Benefits to the South West region as they relate to:
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- Community (socio economic and related factors impacting on health, psycho-social factors, special needs groups)
- Building research capacity
- Economic benefit
- Direct health benefits
- Health promotion
- Value for money
- Ethical Approval requirements.
- Referees (3)
- Proponent’s organisation contact details, ABN, GST status, Incorporation, Not-for-profit, Government entity or academic.
Additional Information
If the Val Lishman Health Research Foundation supports your proposal the following requirements will apply.
- Written Progress Reports depending on the duration of the project.
- All insurances such as Public Liability, Professional Indemnity and Workers Compensation will be the responsibility of the proponent.
- Funds contributed by the Foundation will be paid on receipt of a tax invoice for the purpose for which they were given. Expenditure of funds will be detailed in a written contract between the Foundation and the proponent. Should the project not be completed all unexpended funds will be returned to the Foundation within 30 days of the project terminating.
- All promotional material, activities and publications relating to the project will acknowledge the financial and other support provided by the Val Lishman Health Research Foundation Inc.
- Copyright is negotiable
Assessment Procedure
Proposals are welcome at all times and feedback will be given to applicants within 4 weeks of receipt of a proposal.
The Val Lishman Health Research Foundation’s appointed assessors review all proposals with the final decision made by the Board.
Further Information
To gain additional information about applying for funds or preparing a research proposal please contact:
Graham Fisher (Honorary Executive Officer) 0418 932 798 or
Keith Howe Chairman of the Medical Committee 0419044180.
Postal Address: PO Box 6031 BUNBURY WA 6230
Email: vlhrf@bigpond.com
Phone & Fax: (08) 97915915
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