Heart Foundation: 2012 Grant Applications

Project Grant applications will be considered at the July 2012 meeting of the Scientific Advisory Group. The closing date is: 1 March 2012.FELLOWSHIPS AND SCHOLARSHIPSApplications for Overseas Training and Research Fellowships, Research Fellowships and Postgraduate Scholarships will also be considered in July 2012. The closing date is: 1 June 2012.Two further Fellowships are available for 2012. These are: The Douglas Senior Fellowship in Heart Health (Prevention) Applications for the Douglas Senior Fellowship will be considered at the July 2012 meeting. The closing date is: 1 June 2012. (Refer to separate advertisement) A Clinical Cardiology Training Fellowship in Inherited Heart Disease Applications for this Fellowship will be considered at the July 2012 meeting. The closing date is: 1 June 2012. (Refer to separate advertisement) LIMITED BUDGET GRANTS Small Project Grants Applications for small project grants will be considered at the July and November meetings with the closing dates being: 1 June and 1 October 2012. Grants-In-Aid Applications for grants-in-aid will be considered at the July and November meetings with the closing dates being: 1 June and 1 October 2012. Travel Grants Applications for travel grants will be considered at the July and November meetings with the closing dates being: 1 June and 1 October 2012. The scoring criteria for Travel Grants is available on the Heart Foundation website under Research/2011 Grant Advertisement. NB Retrospective funding of travel will not be considered. Note the granting dates.* *SCIENTIFIC GRANTING DATES Thursday 26 July Tuesday 1 November PRIORITIES FOR RESEARCH Applications are particularly encouraged in areas that align with National Heart Foundation strategic priority objectives. CRITERIA FOR ASSESSING RESEARCH PROPOSALS Each research proposal will be assessed on: Importance to the Heart Foundation Scientific merit Design and methods Project achievability, expertise & track record of research team. CV TEMPLATE Applicants are encouraged to use the CV template available on the Grant Advertisement on the Heart Foundation website FORMAT FOR APPLICATIONS Applicants should follow the format outlined in the revised "A Guide to Applicants for Research and Other Grants\" which is available on http://www.heartfoundation.org.nz Applications should be sent to: Professor Norman Sharpe Medical Director The National Heart Foundation PO Box 17160 Greenlane AUCKLAND 1546 NB: When the closing date falls on a weekend or a public holiday, the closing date will be the first working day following this day.