UPDATE 6 APRIL 2021: please note that the application period now closes on Monday 17 May 2021, which is one week later than was announced on 1 April 2021.
Applications are invited for the WA Child Research Fund (WACRF) 2020/21 funding program.
The WACRF program was jointly established by the Department of Health and the Channel 7 Telethon Trust in 2012 to fund health and medical research that focuses on the health of children and adolescents in WA.
The key aims of the WACRF are to:
- Fund research of direct significance to the health of children and adolescents.
- Enhance the translation of research findings into evidence-based health policy and practice.
- Contribute to integrating research capability across universities, research institutes and health services by encouraging the development of research-policy-practice clusters.
Funded research activities may be wide-ranging but must address areas of direct significance to child and adolescent health. Research may include basic, clinical, health service, or population health.
Projects may be awarded up to $250,000 and must be completed within 24 months. Project selection will be based on competitive merit.
Program status: Open for applications
Applications close: 1.00pm Monday 17 May 2021
Any queries related to the program can be directed to the Research and Innovation Office.
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Last reviewed: 01-04-2021
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