Targeted Call for Research
| Status | OPEN -TCR: Infection prevention and control in aged-care homes 2023 The aim of TCR: Infection prevention and Control in aged-care is to stimulate research to better understand the factors that could influence and inform the successful implementation of IPC programs and the support, education and training needs of IPC leads in RACHs The objectives of the TCR: Improving infection prevention and control in residential aged care homes 2023 grant opportunity is to develop an evidence base that:
The intended outcomes of this TCR will inform evidence-based interventions for IPC programs that meet the varying needs of public and private RACHs across Australia. The outcomes of research will also inform what actions are required to successfully implement IPC programs. The adoption of a consistent approach across jurisdictions will improve the quality of care delivered to aged care residents by reducing the risk of infection and incidence of infectious disease. Key Changes: Applicants need to note the following changes for the TCR: Improving infection prevention and control in residential aged care homes 2023 from previous TCRs:
Funding Available: $1 million Grant Period: The successful TCR grant will be awarded for a period of 1-5 years Key dates:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Closed- TCR Ensuring the quality and safety of telehealth The TCR: Ensuring the quality and safety of telehealth 2023 grant opportunity aims to stimulate research on telehealth and its potential to achieve positive health outcomes. The objectives of the TCR: Ensuring the quality and safety of telehealth 2023 grant opportunity are to:
Funding available: Total funding available up to $5 million (GST exclusive).Grants are capped at a maximum of $1 million. Grant period: A TCR grant can be requested for between 1 and 5 years depending on the proposal
For applications submitted in 2023: Please note that our grant review processes have changed. Strategic reviews are optional, while compliance and eligibility checks are mandatory. If you wish to receive a strategic review of your NHMRC application, you must book via the online booking calendar. Compliance and eligibility reviews for your NHMRC application is mandatory and you must book via the online booking calendar. There are sufficient booking times available for all applicants, but we recommend booking early to ensure you have an ample choice of dates. Key dates:
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLOSED - TCR Improving physical health for people with a mental illness The TCR: Improving physical health of people with a mental illness 2022 grant opportunity aims to stimulate research that develops effective strategies and interventions to improve the physical health of people with a severe or persistent mental illness. The objectives of the TCR: Improving physical health of people with a mental illness 2022 are to:
The TCR: Improving physical health of people with a mental illness 2022 grant opportunity will stimulate research that informs the development of policies, health services and models of care that effectively manage and support people with coexisting mental and physical health conditions. Thus, the outcomes should improve the health and life expectancy of people living with a mental illness. Funding Available: The funding allocation is up to $5 million. Applicants can only apply as CIA on one application to any particular TCR. Applicants can apply as a Chief Investigator (CI) on a maximum of two applications to any particular TCR. Applicants who wish to apply as a CI on a second application to the same TCR can do so as CIB-CIJ, ensuring that they are listed as CIA on one application only. For applications submitted in 2023: Please note that our grant review processes have changed. Strategic reviews are optional, while compliance and eligibility checks are mandatory. If you wish to receive a strategic review of your NHMRC application, you must book via the online booking calendar. Compliance and eligibility reviews for your NHMRC application is mandatory and you must book via the online booking calendar. There are sufficient booking times available for all applicants, but we recommend booking early to ensure you have an ample choice of dates.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLOSED - TCR Involving cultural, ethnic and linguistically diverse communities in dementia research A TCR is a one-time solicitation for grant applications to address a specific health issue and stimulate research into areas of national importance where there is a significant knowledge gap. A TCR specifies the scope and objectives of the research to be proposed, application requirements and procedures, and the review criteria to be applied in the evaluation of applications submitted in response to the TCR. Applicants can only apply as CIA on one application to any particular TCR. Applicants can apply as a CI on a maximum of two applications to any particular TCR. Applicants who wish to apply as a CI on a second application to the same TCR can do so as CIB-CIJ, ensuring that they are listed as CIA on one application only NHMRC opening date in Sapphire: Wednesday 21 September 2022 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- CLOSED - TCR loneliness, social isolation and chronic diseases management The TCR on loneliness, social isolation and chronic disease management 2022 grant opportunity aims to support research that develops an evidence base for future policies, interventions and initiatives to assist people experiencing loneliness and/or social isolation to manage their chronic disease. The objectives of this grant opportunity are to:
The intended outcomes of the TCR: Loneliness, social isolation and chronic diseases 2022 grant opportunity will inform the development of evidence-based policies and programs, inside and outside the health sector (e.g. education, housing and urban planning, local government and social welfare), for people with chronic disease who are lonely and/or socially isolated. A health in all policies13 approach will assist in addressing the structural factors in Australia that affect health and enable the creation of socially supportive communities. The TCR will not support:
Applicants can only apply as CIA on one application to any particular TCR. Applicants can apply as a CI on a maximum of two applications to any particular TCR. Applicants who wish to apply as a CI on a second application to the same TCR can do so as CIB-CIJ, ensuring that they are listed as CIA on one application only Funding Available: The provisional funding allocation is $5 million. NHMRC opening date in Sapphire: Wednesday 5 October 2022 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ CLOSED - TCR Improving Indigenous maternal and child health in the early years The aims of the TCR IIMCHEY 2022 grant opportunity are to identify strength-based, action-oriented approaches and interventions that value Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s concepts of health and wellbeing, cultural practices, and knowledge and learning to ensure that all children have the best start to life. The objectives of the TCR IIMCHEY 2022 are to develop:
It is expected that researchers will work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities to ensure the methods are feasible, sustainable and culturally secure, and represent best practice to improve maternal and child health in the early years. The outcomes of the research will improve maternal and child healthcare knowledge, health policies, care models and interventions. The program will also create a sustainable network that will extend beyond the conclusion of the funded research. The research will contribute to closing the gap by ensuring children are born healthy and strong and thrive in their early years. Funding Available: The provisional funding allocation for the TCR IIMCHEY 2022 is $5 million to support one grant. Grant Period: The successful TCR IIMCHEY 2022 grant will be awarded for a period of 5 years NHMRC opening date in Sapphire: Wednesday 10 March 2022 |
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| Changes to DVCR Co-Funding | For NHMRC grants applicants will now be required to submit a formal DVCR Co-funding request. The formal DVCR Co-funding request replaces the previous support of the Strategic Research Fund (SRF), which was managed directly between your Faculty Research Office and the DVCR Office and was not directly visible to academics as internal co-funding for their successful grants. The DVCR Co-funding is to support MQ researchers to successfully complete their proposed NHMRC projects by providing up to 20% co-funding on funds to remain at Macquarie. The goal is for the DVCR Co-funding is to facilitate MQ applicants in providing a ‘top-up’ of NHMRC salary costs (PSP’s), which are lower than MQ equivalent salary rates. These changes align the principles of DVCR Co-funding with other external funding schemes and assist the University in rationalising the allocation of internal funding used to leverage competitive, external funding opportunities. As Macquarie researchers continue to excel in the NHMRC funding scheme, we need to find a mechanism to ensure all successful NHMRC grants can be supported. As context, since 2015, our application volume for NHMRC funding has nearly doubled year on year. We know that health and medical researchers at Macquarie will be more active than ever in the coming years in applying for NHMRC funding to support their research, hence the need to make changes to meet the growing volume of awards. Eligibility for DVCR Co-FundingEligibility for the DVCR Co-Funding Scheme is now contingent upon on-time submission of grant applications by your mandatory compliance and eligibility check. Many applications for external funding require cash and in-kind contributions from the host institution in order to be considered for funding. This funding includes project support funds, funding for research associates, scholarships, and major equipment and in most cases is processed via the DVCR Co-Funding scheme. View further information on deadlines, processes and FAQs
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| Aim | A Targeted Call for Research (TCR) is a one-time solicitation for grant applications to address a specific health issue. A TCR specifies the scope and objectives of the research to be proposed, application requirements and procedures, and the review criteria to be applied in the evaluation of applications submitted in response to the TCR. In alignment with the overarching goals of NHMRC's Strategic Plan, a TCR will stimulate or greatly advance research in a particular area of health and medical science that will benefit the health of Australians. TCRs complement NHMRC's existing suite of funding schemes by funding priority research in defined areas of need and when urgent research needs emerge. It is important for any Targeted Call for Research (TCR) that you consult the NHMRC Statement on consumer and community involvement in health and medical research. In a TCR, strong working relationship and consultation with the community, consumers and end-users is a requirement. |
| Funding | Funding varies per Targeted Call for Research. |
| Faculty Processes | Guide for NHMRC Applicants on Macquarie Approvals Process Through PURE The Faculties have their own approval and review processes for grants under this scheme. They may also have deadlines for submission of draft applications that are earlier than Research Services deadlines. Please ensure that you contact your Faculty, as early as possible, for information on process and deadlines. Faculty contacts: Faculty of Medicine, Health and Human Sciences Faculty of Science and Engineering Macquarie Business School Faculty of Arts |
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| Resources | Notification Of Intent (NOI) NHMRC RESOURCES |
| Contacts | Grant Development Team |