WA Health targeted research fund

• Funding/grant type:

  Recurrent

• Closing date:

  Not specified

Overview

The Department of Health (DoH) has established the Targeted Research Fund (TRF) to provide funding for research projects that focus on the capacity of Western Australia (WA) Health to address significant issues that impact on the health of the population of WA. For the purposes of this program, 'WA Health' refers to all WA public sector health agencies that are under the jurisdiction of the Minister for Health.

The aims of the TRF are to:

• fund research that increases the capacity of WA Health to address issues that impact on the health of the population of WA, and which enhances the efficiency and effectiveness of healthcare delivery
• enhance the translation of research findings into more effective health policy and practice in WA Health
• contribute to integrating the research capability in universities, research institutes and health services by encouraging the development of research policy practice clusters.

Research outcomes must clearly link the capacity of WA Health to address the identified issues, through policy, operational or other transformational changes that are implementable and sustainable.

Projects may be awarded up to $400,000 (GST exclusive). The research activities that may be funded under the TRF are anticipated to be wide-ranging, and could include, without being limited to, areas such as:

• public health issues of particular significance to the WA community
• patient-focused healthcare delivery along the continuum of care
• health system organisation, financing and access
• emerging health risks
• rural, remote and Aboriginal health.

Contacts

Research Development Unit
Ph: (08) 9222 4053
Email: CMOResearchDevelopment@health.wa.gov.au

Links

• View information: Funding details
• View information: Application pack (PDF - 613.2 KB)
• View website: WA Health