New Research Grant Funding Program
ANZUP’s mission is to conduct clinical trials research to improve treatment of bladder, kidney,
prostate and testicular cancers. ANZUP is multidisciplinary and aims to assess a broad range of
treatment interventions and management strategies to improve outcomes.
In 2015 the ANZUP Board reviewed our Strategic Plan for the next 3 years. The 5 key goals are:
 Expand, diversify maximise quality trials;
 Increase engagement;
 Develop sustainable and innovative funding;
 Maintain & enhance mutually beneficial relationships with stakeholders;
 Expand and broaden ANZUP’s profile;
In line with the strategic plan we have established a New Research Grant Funding program to
support and promote our members in the development of investigator initiated studies from
initial concept to full study.
Up to $150,000 has been set aside in 2015/16 to support up to four projects which may be:
a. A young or new investigator’s study.
b. Innovative sub-studies.
c. Pilot studies (including generating data to support preparation for a larger research project
or pre-clinical research).
d. Seed funding for a high priority ANZUP study.
Eligible Research Projects will be:
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Consistent with ANZUP’s strategic plan and in line with our mission and objectives;
Involve endpoints that are feasible within the proposed time frame
Include multidisciplinary members in the research team;
Able to be linked to future grant applications or other funding opportunities if required;
Expected to build capacity and/or collaborations for ANZUP and have the potential to lead
to a future ANZUP clinical trial.
Timeline - Applications
XXXX, 2015
4 weeks later
8 weeks
Nov/Dec 2015
January 2016
Grant applications open
Grant Applications close
Notification to Applicants
Contracting
Grant period commences
The grant application form is available www.anzup.org.au
Applications will be accepted by email to: Anzup@anzup.org.au from XXX 2015 to XXX 2015
Guidelines
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Applicants are ANZUP members with a minimum of twelve months membership and a track
record of being active contributor to our activities;
Project must have direct alignment with ANZUP research priorities.
Grant period can be no longer than 12 months.
Maximum grant request $30,000.
Grant funding year is January to December.
Assessment and Notification
A grant panel will be appointed by the ANZUP SAC to assess the applications and will include
consumer representation.
The grant panel recommendations will be submitted to the SAC for final approval.
Final recommendation for funding of research projects will be decided by Grant Review
Panel but the following specific criteria will be used as part of the review and selection
process;
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Scientific excellence, i.e. quality of research methods (20%);
Significance and/or innovation (20%);
Feasibility, i.e. likelihood of successful completion (20%);
Alignment with goals and objectives of ANZUP (20%);
Potential to leverage additional funds (20%).
For further information on the ANZUP New Research Fund email Margaret McJannett, Executive
Officer – Margaret@anzup.org.au or phone 02) 9562 5033.
New Research Fund Grant – Application Form
Applications will be reviewed by the Grant Panel which will have representatives from the
Board, SAC, CAP and experienced investigators. They will review all the grant applications
against agreed criteria which will be reviewed annually.
Please complete the form fully and ensure you include all required attachments and email to:
Grants@anzup.org.au
Date of submission:
Project Title
How will your project contribute to
improving the outcomes and quality
of life for those affected with
urogenital and prostate cancer? [100
words]
Study Aim
Lay summary for public
communication
[250 words]
Chief Investigator:
Name:
Organisation:
Speciality:
Email:
Phone:
Mobile:
Approved by Scientific Advisory
Committee:
Confirming email/letter attached: Yes 
[Please note: Your concept should be
fully documented listing all
investigators and institutions.]
Which area will your study address?
Project final concept attached: Yes 
No 
No 
[both letter and concept document required to be
eligible and assessed for funding]
 Phase I  Phase II
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 Phase III
 Other
 Medical  Surgical
 Nursing
 Radiation oncology
 Quality of life  Translational research
 Other
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 Build capacity for
biobanking………………………….………………….……
Estimated Project Duration in months
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Key members of research team
List or attach
Relevant publications of the research
team
List or attach (one page maximum)
What other organisations will
collaborate on this project?
[Universities, Hospitals, clinical trials groups,
Quality of Life Office, Health Economics groups]
List or attach [one page maximum]
Total Requested funds
$
Have you applied for, or are you
receiving, funding from other
organisations for this project? If so,
who and what $.
Funding
 Budget developed and attached.
Funding options for consideration:
 NHMRC/CA  Philanthropic Grant  ANZUP
New Research Fund
 Other
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ANZUP involvement requested
Multi-centre trial with ANZUP Study Identification:
 coordinated by the ANZUP CTC Collaboration
 coordinated by another centre (please specify)
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 limited or single centre study
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 Unknown, to be determined
Detailed Budget
Budget excluding GST
Staff (list)
Consumables
Other
Site costs including recruitment
Total
Year 1
Year 2