Researcher hub
Welcome to the Researcher Hub at The Common Good
Here you’ll find a all the information you need about the research grants available, including Innovation Grants, Research Fellowships, and PhD Scholarships, along with their respective funding amounts and application timelines. Our hub provides essential downloadable advice to assist you through the application process and shares inspiring stories from successful research projects. Whether you’re beginning your research journey or looking to expand your project’s reach, this hub is designed to support your endeavours with valuable resources and insights.
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Available Grants
| Amount | Open Date | Closing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovation Grants | Up to $100,000 | EOI 8 July 2024 | EOI 2 August 2024 |
| Research Fellowship | Stream 1: Early Career $110,000 (p.a. 3 years); Stream 2: Open Fellowships $150,000 (p.a. 3 years) | 12 July 2024 | 23 August 2024 |
| PhD Scholarships | $33,641 (p.a.) | Closed | Closed for 2024 |
| New Investigator Grant (Generously supported by the TPCH SERTA Committee) | Up to $12,000 | Closed | Closed for 2024 |
| Equipment Grant | 15 July 2024 | 25 November 2024 | |
| Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals and Woodford Corrections (CKW) Health Research Grants | Up to $20,000 | Closed | Closed for 2024 |
| Caboolture and Kilcoy Hospitals and Woodford Corrections (CKW) Collaborative Grants | Up to $40,000 | Closed | Closed for 2024 |
| The Prince Charles Hospital Collaborative Grant | Up to $50,000 | Closed | Closed for 2024 |
How to Apply
TPCH Foundation uses Smarty Grants to run our funding schemes. You can apply via our portal at:
Helpful Information & Guidelines for Applicants
Grant Overview
Innovation Grants
Valued up to $100,000, TPCH Foundation Innovation Grants provide support for new innovative projects occurring at TPCH or in significant partnership with TPCH and its associated community programs.
Please read the helpful documents above before submitting your application.
Research Fellowships
The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation’s Research Fellowships provide salary support of $110,000 per annum for 3 years. These grants have been developed to build research capacity and sustainability by supporting full time researchers on TPCH campus or in a significant partnership with TPCH and its associated community programs.
Please read the helpful documents above before submitting your application.
PhD Scholarships
The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation’s PhD scholarship provides financial assistance to an individual undertaking a full- or part-time PhD degree at a recognised Australian university. The scholarship provides the applicant with a living stipend to undertake research at, or in significant association with, The Prince Charles Hospital.
Please read the helpful documents above before submitting your application.
New Investigator Grants
The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation’s New Investigator Grants are open to researchers who have not previously received grant funding and want to begin their research career. The grants provides researchers with up to $12,000 to use on a project that can be achieved within 1-2 years.
Please read the helpful documents above before submitting your application.
The Common Good thanks the TPCH Study Education Research Trust Account (SERTA) Committee for their generous support of the New Investigator Grant scheme.
Research Equipment Grants
The Prince Charles Hospital Foundation’s Research Equipment Grants are available for pieces of equipment to support research and may be used within any area of The Prince Charles Hospital. Applications may be submitted any time, and applications that will be utilised by multiple groups or have co-funding will be considered favourably. If successful, TPCH Foundation may fully or partially fund pieces of equipment.
Please read the helpful documents above before submitting your application.
CKW Health Research Grants
These grants enable research projects that address a clinical need at Caboolture Hospital, Kilcoy Hospital and /or Woodford Corrections Health, and are offered under two streams:
- Novice Researcher Grants valued up to $10,000
- Experienced Researcher Grants valued up to $20,000
Please read the helpful documents above before submitting your application.
CKW & UniSC Collaborative Grants
CKW Collaborative Grants encourage research collaboration across CKW and the University of the Sunshine Coast, that address a clinical need at Caboolture Hospital, Kilcoy Hospital and /or Woodford Corrections Health. Projects are valued up to $40,000, and are expected to comprise a standalone study that can seed future competitive grant applications.
Please read the helpful documents above before submitting your application.
TPCH Collaborative Seed Grants
TPCH Collaborative Seed Grants provide up to $50,000 support for new research collaborations across TPCH departments/services.
Please read the helpful documents above before submitting your application.
TPCH Early and Mid-Career Researcher (EMCR Committee)
The Committee represents researchers from across TPCH, with the purpose of providing research communication, professional development and networking opportunities. The aim of the committee is to facilitate an integrated research culture across the hospital, and act as a contact point and liaison for key EMCR issues.
Dr Kelly Chee (Chair)
Ms Jazmin Guayco Sigcha (Co-Chair)
Dr Nchafatso Obonyo
Dr Sara Winter
Dr Melanie Spratt
Dr Eamonn Eeles
Dr Viviana Lutzky
Dr Jacky Suen
Mrs Saroeun Ven
Mrs Maria Martins
Dr Andrew Burke
Ms Sarah Mackay
Dr Lisa Franks
CKW Research Development Unit (RDU)
The RDU are expert researchers with clinical experience, available to help build research capability and capacity across Caboolture & Kilcoy Hospitals & Woodford Corrections Health (CKW). The Unit can help with all types of research, from quality improvement and clinical trials to implementation projects.
Dr Thuy Frakking
Dr Louise Purtell
Dr Andrew Hislop
Ms Julia Affleck
Dr Seiji Humpheries
Ms Stacey Watts
Ms April Hatt
Ms Emma Williams
Email: Caboolture@health.qld.gov.au
Website: https://redcab.libguides.com/RDU_CAB
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Contact Us
For enquiries or further information on our research programs, please contact:
Dr Megan Grace (PhD, MSc)
Email: research@thecommongood.org.au
Phone: 0434 795 237
For finance enquiries please contact finance@tpchfoundation.org.au
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