Deadline: Ongoing Opportunity
Consistent with Mr Perron’s passion to improve the health and well-being of Western Australian children, the Foundation invites applications from researchers whose work aligns with the Health Research Funding Program.
Categories
- Major research Programs that are collaborative and outcome-driven for up to five years. Programs that involve partnerships and funding contributions from other bodies, which involve significant innovation and/or build capacity within Western Australia, are especially encouraged. Collaborators may be from any state or country with the research driven from Western Australia. Single research projects are not eligible for funding in this category.
- Partnerships funding encouraging collaborations between researchers and institutions to improve health outcomes for children in Western Australia. These may be in the form of single research projects or a program. Funding will be contingent on partnership support and co-funding with the lead organisation based in Western Australia.
Solutions that focus on the origins of a problem
Much of Stan Perron’s early business success can be attributed to his inventive nature and his willingness to look for ways to use innovative thinking to overcome obstacles and challenges. This is reflected in the Foundation’s preference to fund programs that look to solve the cause of a problem rather than treating the symptoms.
Eligibility Criteria
- The Foundation generally does not provide funds for causes outside of Western Australia. The health and well-being of the Western Australian community is foremost in funding decisions.
- The main applicant and lead institution must be based in Western Australia, with the main applicant employed by a Western Australian Health Service, University or affiliated Medical Research Institution at the time and for the duration of the proposal.
- Research proposals must include community and consumer engagement, aim to solve problems and deliver tangible outcomes that will benefit children, adolescents or young people. Applications must be accompanied by institutional and collaborator letters of support.
Key Exclusions
- The Foundation will generally NOT fund organisations related to religious belief or political activity nor programs or activities that are clearly a core responsibility of Government.
- New applicants may not be successful if they are seeking funding for similar causes, activities, health conditions or community services already being addressed by an existing Foundation grant recipient
- Please note: While these Guidelines form the basis of a rigorous framework for the assessment of applications, the Foundation Board retains discretion in all decisions about the Granting of Foundation funds.
For more information, visit https://www.perronfoundation.org.au/apply-health-research-grants
