COVID-19 MRFF Funding success
Three new projects across UNSW, the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and the George Institute of Global Health were successful in the recent MRFF Respiratory Medicine Clinical Trials Research on COVID-19 and Antiviral Development for COVID-19 funding rounds.
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What is the microbiome, and how can we use it to treat disease?
The Healthy Optimal Australian Microbiome (HOAM) study aims to examine types of microbial species, decode the genes they switch on and the metabolites they produce.
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Merlin Crossley on the long path to publication
From submission to appearing in a journal takes at least a year - there are good (and not so) reasons why.
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Recent Webinar Recordings:
- What do we need to discover about COVID-19?
This talk, presented by the UNSW Centre for Ideas and the Kirby Institute, features Nick Fisk, Rebecca Guy, Tony Kelleher, Raina MacIntyre and Bill Rawlinson.
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- Understanding COVID-19: new clinical and therapeutic challenges
With A/Prof Gail Matthews and Dr Marianne Martinello, two of Kirby Institute's clinical academics currently involved with clinical care of people with COVID-19.
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- American Australian Association - NSW Showcase
Features research and innovation excellence highlights and a panel discussion that includes Elizabeth Koff, Prof David Thomas, Vanessa Tyrrell and Prof Ian Alexander.
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Webinar: Using patient reported outcome measures to guide clinical care
Join Prof. Rachel Morton to discuss recommendations developed by HSRAANZ to guide the implementation of PROMs to guide clinical care.
When: 1 July 2020
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Research Australia’s 2020 Health and Medical Awards
Nominations are now open for awards across a range of categories including the Peter Wills medal, Health Services Research award, Data Innovation award and the Advocacy award.
Deadline: 3 August 2020
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MRFF COVID-19 Mental Health Research Grant
This grant opportunity will support research to understand how the mental health system can be enhanced to be most effective and responsive during and following the acute COVID-19 crisis. This may include data systems, treatments, services and new policies.
Deadline: 13 July 2020
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MRFF Coronavirus Research Response - 2020 COVID-19 Immunological Studies
The intended outcome of this research is knowledge and evidence that will inform the national health response to COVID-19 and support clinical practice, including:
• targeting interventions such as self-isolation
• prioritisation of vaccines and / or treatments for high-risk individuals and vulnerable populations.
Deadline: 23 July 2020
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MRFF Coronavirus Research Response - 2020 Communication Strategies and Approaches During Outbreaks
Up to $600,000 is available to eligible organisations seeking to research approaches to contribute to the effective communication of health care messaging and community adoption of safety measures. Opens 1 July 2020.
Deadline: 14 July 2020
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NHMRC Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grant
Clinical Trials and Cohort Studies Grants support high-quality clinical trials and cohort studies that address important gaps in knowledge, leading to relevant and implementable findings for the benefit of human health.
Deadline: 25 November 2020
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ARC Funding 2020-2021
The Australian Research Council has released its 2020-2021 Funding Calendar for schemes under the ARC Discovery and Linkage Programmes including:
- Linkage Projects 2020 Assessment Round 2 Updated deadline: 12 August 2020
- Australian Laureate Fellowships 2021 Deadline: 28 October 2020
- Discovery Early Career Researcher Award 2022 Deadline: 25 November 2020
Check Calendar for updates to and details of all schemes.
Triple I Vision: A world where human health is enriched by controlling infection, enhancing immunity and managing inflammation.
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