Deadline: 11-Nov-22
The Stillbirth Foundation Australia (SFA) and Stillbirth Centre of Research Excellence (Stillbirth CRE) have announced the 2022 Research Grants.
The Stillbirth Foundation Australia (SFA) and Stillbirth Centre of Research Excellence (Stillbirth CRE) support organisations and institutions undertaking research into the cause, prevention, and management of stillbirth.
Focus Areas
- The Foundation will consider applications that address any aspect of stillbirth; however, priority will be given to clinical studies that address any of the three areas below:
- Novel/non-invasive ways to monitor fetal health and wellbeing;
- The development of novel platforms or models of care to reduce stillbirth; and
- The provision of high-quality care to support women and their families at the time of stillbirth.
Criteria
- Support from SFA and Stillbirth CRE must be acknowledged in any relevant correspondence, reports or materials, peer review journals and conference presentations or posters by the Researchers in relation to the project
- SFA and Stillbirth CRE will be mentioned in all press releases associated with the project. Any media release of information regarding research findings must be forwarded to SFA at least 72 hours prior to general release for approval.
- In consultation with researchers, the SFA and Stillbirth CRE may choose to share research information with the general public in order to raise awareness of stillbirth within Australia. Project details, including the names of the Chief Investigators, may be used by the SFA and Stillbirth CRE at events, in communications and for fundraising. However, SFA and Stillbirth CRE will not release any information that would prejudice the ability of the Researchers to publish any reports in peer review publications and any IP or commercial outcomes from the research conducted will remain the property of the research team and their relevant Institute.
- Within 30 days of the completion of the grant period, a report must be submitted to SFA. In some cases, this reporting procedure may need to include progress reports in addition to a final report at the conclusion of the project.
- Progress and final reports, including the Acquittal Statement should be sent to SFA at mid-grant period and upon completion. The report should show the utilisation of funds, under or over budget, received from the SFA and certified by the person responsible for the project. If the researchers are unable to demonstrate adequate progress of the project, SFA reserves the right to suspend the final payment.
- If SFA is wholly funding the project, and during the course it becomes apparent that more funds are required for completion, they reserve the first right to make this additional funding and, if deemed not appropriate, SFA has the right to approve the organisation from which additional funding is sought.
- To ensure that the outcomes of the research are integrated into the national body of stillbirth knowledge and to encourage and support national collaboration, grants awarded under this Grant will be included in the Stillbirth CRE program
For more information, visit https://stillbirthfoundation.org.au/research/stillbirth-foundation-australia-and-stillbirth-centre-of-research-excellence-annual-grant-applications-open/