Grants up to $600,000 to provide support for funding of health and medical research that focuses on the health of children and adolescents in WA.
Current status of program
CLOSED
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On this page you will find
- An overview of the WA Child Research Fund
- Every detail you need to know
- Resources and help to get the grant
What is the WA Child Research Fund?
The Western Australian Department of Health in conjunction with the Channel 7 Telethon Trust established the WA Child Research Fund (WACRF) to provide funding for research activities that focus on child and adolescent health in WA.
Funding for this program is provided by both the WA State Government and the Trust. The program is administered by the Office of Medical Research and Innovation (OMRI), Department of Health.
WCRF level of support
Grants
- Maximum grant amount of $600,000
WCRF important dates
- This program is currently closed
- Register your interest here with GrantHelper
WCRF important details that you will need to know
WCRF objectives
The purpose of the WACRF is support research that leads to better health outcomes for children and adolescents in Western Australia.
The aims of the WACRF are to:
- Fund research of direct significance to the health of WA children and adolescents.
- Promote the translation of research findings into evidence-based health policy and practice which will ultimately provide better health outcomes.
- Contribute to integrating research capability across universities, research institutes and health services by encouraging the development of research-policy-practice clusters.
Organisations eligible for WCRF support
To be eligible for this Program all of the following criteria apply:
- The Responsible Entity must:
- have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
- have a physical and operational presence in WA.
- The Activity Lead must:
- be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia, or have an appropriate work visa in place for the period of the Activity
- be based in WA for a minimum of 80 per cent of the period of the Activity
- have no overdue reports for any OMRI or FHRI Fund grant funding programs from any year (excludes authorised extensions)
- ensure that an OMRI or FHRI Fund grant has not been awarded for the same activity
- have a position or title at the Responsible Entity for the period of the Activity. The Activity Lead will be required to specify which of the following applies:
- employee of the Responsible Entity; or
- honorary or adjunct title at the Responsible Entity.
In the case of (b), if the Activity Lead is employed by another entity (the Employer), this entity must have a physical and operational presence in WA, and confirmation must be provided that either:
- an affiliation agreement exists between the Responsible Entity and the relevant Employer; or
- the intention is for this Activity to be subcontracted to the relevant Employer.
The grant funding must not constitute the entire financial base of the Responsible Entity.
Applications must be submitted in accordance with the ‘Application instructions’ section of this document.
See the guidelines for full details of eligible and ineligible organisations.
Projects and activities eligible for WCRF support
The research project must directly address a problem that arises from an unmet health or medical need or opportunity of significance to children and/or adolescents in WA.
Examples of research areas are:
- public health issues
- rural, remote and Aboriginal health
- mental health
- health prevention and promotion interventions
- patient-focused healthcare delivery along the continuum of care
- health system organisation and access
- emerging health risks
- prenatal and neonatal care.
Funded activities may include research along the continuum of basic, clinical, health service and public health.
Projects that are solely quality assurance, clinical audit (including chart review), needs analysis, or literature review are not eligible.
Funding will be awarded through a competitive and merit-based process.
See the guidelines for full details of eligible and ineligible projects and activities.
Information to prepare for the WCRF application
Your application will consist of:
- a project budget
- a work plan
- evidence of funding need (e.g., quotes if relevant).
- evidence of support from the community or industry (as relevant)
See the guidelines for full details of information requirements.
Applying for WCRF
Applications must be emailed to DOH.OMRI@health.wa.gov.au.
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WCRF assessment criteria
| Ref | Criteria | Weighting |
| 1 | Significance of the Activity – The issue that the research addresses. – The relevance and scale of the issue in relation to WA child and adolescent health. – Anticipated contribution of the Activity to the identified issue (e.g. advancing knowledge, informing policy/practice, improving health care or health outcomes). – Potential economic, social and environmental benefits of the Activity to WA | 20% |
| 2 | Novelty – Novel approach and distinction from any similar or related research in this area. – Potential benefit and value of the novel approach. | 15% |
| 3 | Activity Plan Quality of the research proposal, including: – hypothesis, research questions and objectives – methodology, including objective measurement of expected outcomes – achievable timeline and milestones The proposed budget to undertake the activity and justification for budget items, including any proposed salary components. | 20% |
| 4 | Consumer involvement – How consumers (e.g. patients, carers, community members) have been involved in the development of the proposed research. – The plan for ongoing consumer engagement in the research, including their roles and how their lived experience perspectives will inform the research (refer to Section 8 Consumer involvement). | 15% |
| 5 | Feasibility – The knowledge, expertise and experience of the Activity Lead and team members is appropriate for the proposed research – The contribution of the Activity Lead and team members, and the collective gain to the project. – Appropriate level of partner engagement and collaboration, e.g. healthcare providers and policy makers, during both the development of the research proposal and the conduct of the research. – Access to technical resources, infrastructure, equipment, facilities and additional support personnel, if necessary. | 15% |
| 6 | Translation and implementation – Potential for translation and implementation of research findings into policy and practice, including potential commercialisation. – Future plans for the activity. For example, a possible extension of the activity to a broader geographical area, population or to other disciplines. – Potential for applications to national or international funding bodies (if applicable) | 15% |
See the guidelines for full details of the assessment criteria.
WCRF resources
How do I get the WCRF?
You should read and understand the guidelines.
You need to ensure you are eligible for the funding. Applicants that do not meet all the eligibility criteria outlined above will not be considered.
Successful applicants will demonstrate:
- a strong rationale for the activity plan, including how the project will contribute to government targets and broader objectives, with expected outcomes and benefits and how these will be measured
- expected costs and benefits of the project, which must be demonstrated, and can include economic, social, environmental and cultural considerations
- reporting measures and methodology for ongoing monitoring and evaluation
- an appropriate budget relative to outcomes, as well as a risk management plan
- a multi-disciplinary research team with the capacity, capability and experience to deliver the project in full within the agreed timeframe
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