The Heart Foundation and the South Australian Department of Health have partnered to fund cardiovascular research projects in South Australia to the value of $5million over the next seven years. 

The South Australian Cardiovascular Research Development Program (SACVRDP) will support high quality research, which is relevant to heart, stroke and blood vessel disease with a focus on supporting early career researchers.  The aim of this funding is to stimulate, enhance and sustain the collaborative potential of South Australian researchers. 

Both funding entities have recognised that building research capacity in South Australia is critical to reducing cardiovascular risk and ensuring healthier, longer and better lives for all South Australians.

The SACVRDP will provide cardiovascular research funding via a mechanism that is flexible, innovative and unique.  It seeks to promote competitiveness for South Australian cardiovascular research at the national and international research level and facilitate the translation of scientific endeavour into health and economic benefits for all South Australians.

Please note: The intention of this award is to build research capacity in South Australia. Therefore, applicants must hold Australian citizenship or permanent residency or an appropriate visa at the time of application.

Available funding
The SACVRDP will fund two categories of cardiovascular research awards: Development Grants and Research Fellowships.  

Development Grants

• Two Development Grants of $400,000 will be awarded for tenures of up to four years each commencing in 2011.  
• These grants are aimed to assist emerging research leaders to build a track record in research and collaboration.

Research Fellowships

• The Research Fellowships of $150,000 ($90k salary; $60k infrastructure and travel) will be awarded for tenure of up to three years, with four to be offered in total, with two commencing in 2010. Tenure may be full or part-time. 
• The Fellowships are intended to enhance the capability of outstanding early career researchers.

All researchers funded under the SACVRDP will be affiliated with the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute. 

Funding will not be allocated in 2010 if no suitable applications for the SACVRDP are identified.

Application information
The closing dates for these awards are as follows:

Research Fellowships- Applications now open for 2010.

SA Fellowship application form Download

Research Fellowships Instructions for applicants
Instructions for applicants

Development Grants- Applications now open for 2010.

Development Grant supplementary questions form  Download

Development Grants Instructions for applicants
Instructions for applicants