research grants program - 2010
The CP Institute has great pleasure in announcing that applications are now open for the 2010 Research Grant Program.
The CP Institute grant program, funded by the Cerebral Palsy Foundation aims to encourage researchers with diverse perspectives to participate in short and long term projects; and to facilitate basic science, epidemiological and clinical research into cerebral palsy.
The program includes the following award categories:
Innovative Research Grant(s)
This funding allows researchers to conduct research or establish important research concepts in the priority areas of prevention and cure of cerebral palsy (max. funding awarded $250,000)
Co-Funded NHRMC Scholarships including:
Career Development Scholarship
1 x 4-year scholarship to provide salary and project support to encourage the very best researchers to choose cerebral palsy research as their career and to continue independent research that is nationally and internationally competitive.
Max. $50,000 p.a. x 4 years = $200,000 from CP Foundation + matching NHMRC funding of $200,000
Total = $400,000 over 4 years
Doctoral Research Fellowships
2 x 3-year Research Fellowships
These fellowships offered by the NHMRC are prestigious awards and are, consequently, highly sought after and extremely competitive. Recipients of Research Fellowships are generally in the top 10% of their field. An NHMRC Research Fellowship is a full time research appointment that enables high caliber biomedical and health researchers with a proven track record in research to undertake research of significant benefit to the health of Australians. Opportunities exist in biomedical, clinical and population health research.
Max. per Research Fellowship
$13,780 p.a. x 3 years = $41,430 from CP Foundation + matching NHMRC funding of $41,430
Total =$82,860 over 3 years
Training Postdoctoral Fellowships
1 x 2-year Training Fellowship
The purpose of NHMRC Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships is to provide opportunities for Australian researchers to undertake research that is both of major importance in its field and of benefit to Australian health. Training (Postdoctoral) Fellowships provide a vehicle for training in basic research either in Australia or overseas (where appropriate), to enable Fellows to work on research projects with nominated advisers. Awards are offered to a limited number of persons of outstanding ability who wish to make research a significant component of their career.
Max. $34,255 p.a. x 2 years = $69,500 from CP Foundation + matching NHMRC funding of $69,500
Total = $139,000 over two years
Background Information
How to apply
Key dates for grants review process
Frequently asked questions
Contacts for further information
To read about the exciting projects supported in 2009 and about previous year’s grant recipients click on the links below: