This application form can be [files/PEI-20250318.pdf,downloaded as a PDF file] for reference.
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This application form can be [files/PEI-20250318.pdf,downloaded as a PDF file] for reference.
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In preparing an application to the Foundation the following points should be noted:*The Foundation funds projects for terms not exceeding two years.From 2024 the value of the Major Project Grant is limited to a total $120,000. The Foundation will accept projects for a one or two year duration, but total funding is limited to $120,000.There is no prescription as to the proportion of the project allocated to working expenses/MRI scans but the total must be under $120,000.The Foundation does not fund equipment or computers.
Travel to conferences to report on the research must be applied for separately through our Travel Grant application.
An applicant must be a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident currently residing in Canterbury, New Zealand.
If the project involves a clinical trial, please indicate if the trial is registered and with which clinical trial registry. Also provide details of your data monitoring committee if applicable.
Applications will not be considered unless the Administrative Agreement is completed.
Ensure you have your correct institution listed prior to commencing your application form as this can not be changed part way through an application.
Project must commence within 6 months of being awarded the grant.
*Procedures*Applications meeting the pre-entry criteria and received by the closing date stated below will undergo preliminary assessment by the Scientific Assessing Committee of the CMRF before final consideration by the CMRF Executive, initially through the Grants Sub Committee.*Co-funding*
CMRF’s Major Project Grants are not a co-funding grant round.
All submitted applications need to be for a fully CMRF funded project. It can be part of a larger project (as most are) within the department applicants are part of, however the specific project the PI’s are seeking funding for will not be financially supported by any other funders.*Assessment Criteria*
5 categories each with the same weighting of 20% each:
• Significance and rationale
• Methods and approach
• Team strength
• Equity -
Likelihood to contribute to equity and/or other priority and underserved groups including Māori, Pacific, people with disabilities, and rural• Community impact -Research that has tangible positive outcomes for the health and wellbeing of our people (aligns with CMRF mission)
Short term (1-5 years) positive impact on Canterbury health service deliveryResearch that is novel and relevant to Canterbury
• You will need to describe your proposed research indicating the rationale and aims;
The potential positive outcomes for the health and wellbeing of our people and community ofyour proposal;
The responsiveness of the proposal to Māori health needs and how your project cancontribute to equity and/or other priority and underserved groups including Māori, Pacific,
people with disabilities, and rural;How you intend to do the research; and
The ability and capacity of the researchers to deliver.*Public declaration*The Foundation is supported by private donations and therefore has an obligation through the news media, and its own newsletters to members and supporters, to give news of projects that it is supporting. Statements concerning this are more effective if the grantee is mentioned by name. Agreement of the applicant is therefore sought but authority may be declined for professional reasons.The Foundation would like to raise the awareness of the general public to the aims of the Foundation, by encouraging CMRF funded researchers to discuss their research with local interest groups (Rotary, U3A etc). Agreement of the applicant, to be included on a list of available guest speakers, is therefore sought, but may be declined.
| EMAIL ADDRESS | [mailto:health@cmrf.org.nz,health@cmrf.org.nz] |
| POSTAL ADDRESS | Canterbury Medical Research Foundation Level 1/230 Antigua Street Christchurch 8011 |
| TELEPHONE | (03) 353 1240 |