The South Australian Cardiovascular Research Development Program
The Heart Foundation and the South Australian Department of Health have partnered to fund cardiovascular research projects in South Australia through the South Australian Cardiovascular Research Development Program.
The South Australian Cardiovascular Research Development Program (SACVRDP) is supporting high quality research, 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. Research conducted under the Fellowship must be undertaken in South Australia with funding administered by a South Australian institution.
Available funding
Research Fellowships
Research Fellowships of $150,000 ($90k salary; $60k infrastructure and travel) will be awarded for tenure of up to three years, commencing in 2013. Tenure may be full or part-time. These 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 2013 if no suitable applications for the SACVRDP are identified.
Information for applicants
Applications for the SACVRDP in 2013 must be received by 13 April 2012.
Acknowledgement of the Heart Foundation in publications
Award holders are expected to make the results of their research available through the usual scientific channels.
Where research supported by the Heart Foundation is published or receives media publicity, this support must be acknowledged and one copy of any reprints or published papers is to be provided to the Heart Foundation Research Program.
Acknowledgements should worded as such:
“[Title] [Surname] was supported by a Fellowship ([Award Reference No.]) from the National Heart Foundation of Australia.”
Affiliation with the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute must also be acknowledged.