SELECTION CRITERIA
RESEARCH PARTNERSHIPS
AND COLLABORATIONS
The following selection criteria are designed to assist GMSBML in considering the suitability, feasibility and
potential benefits of possible research partnerships and collaborations in a consistent and transparent
manner. The selection criteria are aligned with GMSBML’s Primary Health Care Research Plan and the
organisation’s vision, values and goals.
Name of proposed research project
SELECTION CRITERION 1 – Alignment with GMSBML’s goals
a. Strong partnerships – Research involves a collaborative partnership approach
Strong evidence
Some evidence
Limited evidence
No evidence
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b. Excellent health outcomes – Research focuses on positive health outcomes for
consumers
Strong evidence
Some evidence
Limited evidence
No evidence
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c. Engaged and accountable – Research involves multiple disciplines and all key
stakeholders (e.g. clinicians, non-clinical health professionals, consumers)
Strong evidence
Some evidence
Limited evidence
No evidence
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d. Innovative, streamlined and purposeful – Research uses innovative methods to answer
clear research questions
Strong evidence
Some evidence
Limited evidence
No evidence
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e. Sustainability through value – Research provides value for money and will result in
tangible, long-term benefits
Strong evidence
Some evidence
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Limited evidence
No evidence
SELECTION CRITERION 2 – Priority research areas
a. Area of research (tick all that apply)
5 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health
Primary care workforce availability
5 Refugees and CALD groups
5 Homeless people
Geographically isolated areas
Prevention and early detection of risk
factors
Health literacy/knowledge of available services
Mental health – management and care
coordination
Newborns, young children, teens, young adults
Prevention/early detection of chronic illness
Aged care
Palliative care/end of life planning
Other (please specify)_____________________________________________________________
b. Type of research
Outcome/impact evaluation of existing service model
Pilot/trial of new service model
Analysis of existing datasets
Cost-effectiveness/cost-benefit analysis
Other (please specify) ______________________________________________________________
c. Evidence of addressing priority research areas
Strong evidence
Some evidence
Limited evidence
No evidence
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SELECTION CRITERION 3 – Translational research
a. Evidence of research applicability to practice
Strong evidence
Some evidence
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Limited evidence
No evidence
SELECTION CRITERION 4 – Published findings
a. Evidence that research can be published (e.g. ethics approval, strong track record,
existing publications by key researchers, strong methodology)
Strong evidence
Some evidence
Limited evidence
No evidence
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SELECTION CRITERION 5 – Changing trends and emerging needs
a. Evidence that research addresses emerging community needs and identified trends
Strong evidence
Some evidence
Limited evidence
No evidence
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SELECTION CRITERION 6 – Feasibility
a. Proposed research timeframe
Short-term – in the next 12 months
Long-term – in the next 3 years
b. Evidence that research timeframe, budget, and resourcing are feasible, realistic and meet
GMSBML’s research objectives
Strong evidence
Some evidence
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Limited evidence
No evidence
OVERALL ASSESSMENT OF RESEARCH PROPOSAL AGAINST SELECTION CRITERIA
5 Very strong – very likely to be supported by GMSBML
5 Strong – likely to be supported by GMSBML, pending small modifications to research proposal
5 Fair – may be supported by GMSBML, but could require substantial changes to research proposal
Poor – unlikely to be supported by GMSBML without substantial changes to research proposal
Very poor – unlikely to be supported by GMSBML
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