This application form can be [files/formERG.pdf,downloaded as a PDF file] for reference.
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This application form can be [files/formERG.pdf,downloaded as a PDF file] for reference.
The Foundation’s vision is to improve the quality of health of Cantabrians through enabling quality medical research in our community, at all times pursuing excellence.
The Foundation has a policy of supporting emerging researchers, therefore applicants must have completed a PhD or fellowship (i.e. fellowship of one of the medical colleges - a post-graduate medical qualification) within the ten years preceding the closing date of the Grant Round. Please note that this is measured in research experience (i.e. FTE equivalence), rather than calendar years 1-10) to allow for circumstances such as maternity leave, etc.
In preparing an application to the Foundation the following points should be noted:
1. The Foundation funds projects for terms not exceeding two years.
1. From 2020 the value of any grant is limited to a total $110,000. The Foundation will accept projects for a one or two year duration, but total funding is limited to $110,000.
1. There is no prescription as to the proportion of the project allocated to working expenses/MRI scans but the total must be under $110,000.
1. The Foundation does not fund equipment or computers.
1. Travel to conferences to report on the research must be applied for separately through our Travel Grant application.
1. An applicant must be a New Zealand citizen or a permanent resident currently residing in Canterbury, New Zealand.
1. 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.
1. Applications will not be considered unless the Administrative Agreement is completed.
1. *Procedures*
A report is required by the Foundation every six months following the grant start date and one on completion of the project. This is a condition of the Project Grant and failure to comply will jeopardise continuing funding of the Project. Final billing by the host institution must be received no later than three months after the completion of the project.
The Foundation considers proposals for research in all areas of medicine, health care, health promotion, community health, health education and technology development. The research must have the potential to support the ultimate goal of the CMRF, which is to improve the quality of health care in Canterbury.
1. *Host Institutions and Supervision*
The host organisation must have the necessary in-house management in place to ensure that an appropriate environment, resources and guidance are provided to the applicant.
1. *Funding from Alternative Sources*
If experimentation on humans or animals is involved, approval of the appropriate Ethics Committee must be applied for at time of application. The CMRF will not issue payments until the necessary approval has been obtained.
1. *Methodology*
*NB*: It is recommended that applicants seek advice, in the early stages of project planning, from an appropriate Biostatistician.
1. *Intellectual Property*
Applications must be submitted by the advertised closing date. Late applications will not be considered. Dates are advertised on the CMRF website.
1. *MRI Scanning*
Dr Tracy Melzer
66 Stewart St
Phone 378 6075
Grant funding must be taken up by researchers within 2 months of being notified by CMRF by way of returning signed contract and administration agreement with Host Institution. Failure will result in the forfeiture of funds unless by prior arrangement
1. *Acknowledgments*
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.
*Working Expenses*
Working expenses are to include direct costs only. The Foundation will not fund any element of overhead recovery.
The Foundation does not fund costs of rental accommodation, heating, lighting and what might be termed the usual office facilities and accessories.
Provision may be included for reasonable expenses of appointment of essential staff.
The Foundation will allow costs of domestic travel where this is a key element of the project. It will not fund the costs of attending conferences either within NZ or overseas. Separate application may be made for one of the Foundation's travel grants.
The estimated cost of materials and consumables must be realistic. Materials and consumables should be ordered through the Host Institution.
| EMAIL ADDRESS | [mailto:health@cmrf.org.nz,health@cmrf.org.nz] |
| POSTAL ADDRESS | Canterbury Medical Research Foundation Level 1/230 Antigua Street |
| TELEPHONE | (03) 353 1240 |