Lung Foundation Australia / Ivan Cash Research Grant-in-Aid
For Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Research 2016
Background
The Ivan Cash Research Grant-in-Aid’s creation was made possible by a bequest from Mr Ivan Cash, who
sadly died from his idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) in 2008. It will be awarded annually to fund
research specifically in IPF. Lung Foundation Australia invites applications for the Ivan Cash Research
Grant-in-Aid valued at $5,000. This IPF Research Award is open to any individual health care
professional or scientist, who will be required to collaborate with the Australian IPF Registry management
committee to undertake and publish a specific focused analysis of part of the collected dataset of the
Australian IPF Registry. The Australian IPF Registry management committee will provide support to the
successful applicant to enable the completion of the required research.
Depending on the scope of the proposed project and any access to additional funding, the nominated
successful applicant will be asked to meet with representative/s of the Australian IPF Registry to discuss
and determine whether there is a requirement for payment for access to Registry data in part or in full.
In choosing a topic of research analysis, applicants are invited to consult with a member of the Australian
IPF Registry management committee. Contact details for your State committee member can be obtained
from Lung Foundation Australia on 07 3251 3600 or email LFAoffice@lungfoundation.com.au
Conditions
1. The duration of the project is 1 year from the date of commencement,
2. The successful applicant will be required to submit a progress report six (6) months into the project
and a final report at the conclusion of the project after 12 months from the date of commencement.
Monies will be paid on the basis of 75% at the time of signing documentation and the balance on
acceptance of the final report.
3. The nominated supervisor for the research is to be approved by the Australian IPF Registry Steering
Committee.
4. If the Award is not taken up within twelve (12) calendar of months of being awarded, the monies will
be forfeited.
5. Lung Foundation Australia is to be advised of any publications arising from this award. Any
publication(s) arising from this research should acknowledge Lung Foundation Australia / Ivan Cash
Grant-in-Aid for IPF Research as a source of support.
Eligibility
Applicants must be a financial member of Lung Foundation Australia (Health Professional Category) and a
financial member / associate member of the Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand.
Applications
Applications will be assessed by the Research Sub-Committee of the Thoracic Society of Australia and
New Zealand. Prior to this assessment, the applications will be assessed by the Research Subcommittee
of the IPF Registry Steering Committee for suitability for access to the IPF Registry database. The judging
criteria for the submitted application will be:
Criterion
Weight
Demonstrated interest in the area of Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Feasibility of project
25%
25%
Appropriateness of methods
25%
Track record
Total
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100%
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Timelines
2015
2 November
2016
26 February
2-6 April
Contact details:
5pm
Closing time/date for applications
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Successful application will be notified by telephone
followed by confirmation email and documentation
Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email
Award presentation at TSANZ Annual Scientific
Meeting, Perth, WA
Chris Emery
Phone 07 3251 3600
Email: chris@lungfoundation.com.au
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Lung Foundation Australia / Ivan Cash Grant-in-Aid
For Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Research
Value $5,000
Please
refer
to
the
Lung
Foundation
Australia
website
(www.lungfoundation.com.au) or the Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand
website (www.thoracic.org.au) to ensure all criteria have been met.
APPLICATION FORM
i)
Please complete all sections of this form.
ii)
Use a minimum size 12 font
iii)
Breach of guidelines will deem the application not valid (Including font
size and references).
iv)
Send an electronic copy of your application and of your curriculum vitae to:
The Research and Policy Coordinator
Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand
Email:
TSANZawards@thoracic.org.au
DEADLINE
Electronic submission to be dated no later than Monday 2nd November 2015.
APPLICANT’S DETAILS
Title
Dr
Mr
Mrs
Ms
Miss Other:
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Last Name
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DETAILS OF THE PROJECT:
Title
Institution
Name of
Supervisor
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Layman’s Description of the Research (1/2 page maximum):
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Research Summary:
Sufficient detail should be given to enable an evaluation of scientific merit and
appropriateness of methods.
Please provide details of how the Grant-in-Aid will assist your career development.
One page maximum (including this page):
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Proposed Use of Funding One-half page maximum:
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APPLICANT CHECKLIST
Please ensure that you have enclosed:
Item No.
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Details
1.
Completed standard application form (preceding pages)
2.
A track record, not exceeding 2 A4 pages (12 point font, single
spacing, 2 cm margins; Details of any significant career interruption
supporting eligibility outside the listed criteria should be included
here.
3.
Publications over
interruptions
4.
Confirmation of your membership of Lung Foundation Australia
(Health Professional Category)
5.
Confirmation of your membership of The Thoracic Society of
Australia & New Zealand
the
past
5
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excluding
career
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