PA FOUNDATION ALLIED HEALTH WORKERS SCHOLARSHIP

· 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 Allied Health Scholarship

Apply by 30 April 2009

Are you an allied health professional who has got what is takes to raise the national and international profile of research in the Princess Alexandra Hospital Health Service District?

If the answer is “yes” than you can apply for a scholarship of $2500. There are a number being offered. The objectives for the scholarship will be to undertake a research project or component of the project and/or write up the results of a research project for publication. The funds can be utilised to backfill the applicant’s position to enable them to complete their research objectives, recruit a research assistant and/or purchase equipment or materials required for the research (capped at $500).

Eligible professionals include:

Research objectives need to:

• Have the support of the relevant department/s and clinical unit/s
• Relate to services at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH)
• Be achieved within a twelve month period

Requirements of scholarship:

• Acknowledge PA Foundation in all presentations and publications
• Submit a research paper for publication
• Present findings in appropriate research forums
• Submit copies of publications and presentations to the PA Foundation
• Submit an activity report within three months of completion
• Be available for publicity

To apply for PA Foundation 2009 Allied Health Research Scholarship, CLICK HERE. 

Applications will be reviewed by the PAH Allied Health Research Collaborative.