JDRF Allied Health/Nursing Travel Grants

JDRF continues its support of excellence and innovation in research in the field of type 1 diabetes through striving to advance the level and impact of type 1 diabetes research in Australia. JDRF invites applications from allied health or nursing professionalsfor grants of up to $2,000 for domestic travel or $4,000 for international travel to research institutions or scientific meetings, for the purpose of furthering the researcher’s expertise in the study of type 1 diabetes.

Eligibility

This program is designed to support medical or science graduates in the early stages of their research career (current PhD students, or not more than 5 years post-doctoral). The applicant must be committed to the mission of JDRF to prevent, treat and cure type 1 diabetes and its complications.

Applicants must be

  • Australian citizens, or;
  • Permanent residents currently residing in Australia, or;
  • Temporary residents holding JDRF research awards, currently working at an Australian institution.

Note that previous winners of this award are eligible to reapply.

Application

Applications remain open year round, and in 2016 will be considered in two funding rounds during the year. Travel must be taking place after the date of cut off for consideration. Timelines for 2016 funding rounds are as follows:

Cut off for consideration / Announcement of Awards
Round 1 / February 28, 2016 / April 26, 2016
Round 2 / July 3, 2016 / August 29, 2016

Applications must include the following:

Allied Health/Nursing application form (see Page 3)

One-page lay description addressing the following questions:

  • What is your research project?
  • How will your research improve the lives of people with type 1 diabetes?
  • How will your travel assist your research?

Confirmation and details of your travel:

  • For scientific meetings this will include submitted abstract, invitation to present and copy of registration. If your abstract has not been accepted at time of application, please notify JDRF immediately upon receiving confirmation of acceptance. Please note, if you are successful, payment will not be made until confirmation of acceptance is submitted to JDRF.
  • For lab visits this will include lab details, invitation to visit and details of the work to be undertaken.

Curriculum vitae including a publication list (max 4 pages);

Budget (not to exceed $2,000 if travel is within Australia, or $4,000 for international travel) and details of approaches to other sources for travel funds. If funds are received from other sources, please notify JDRF immediately;

A one-page letter of support from your supervisor commenting on your work, commitment to type 1 diabetes research, and the scientific benefits of the travel/visit.

Applications are to be e-mailed as one document in PDF format to .

Please note: JDRF may reject applications that do not meet the above requirements. Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted without prior discussion with JDRF staff.

Contact JDRF travel grants admin on or 02 9020 6121 for more details.

APPLICATION FORM

Name of applicant:
Daytime phone number: / E-mail address:
Institution:
Postal address of institution:
Residency status: / Year PhD was or is to be awarded (if applicable):
Name of intended research laboratory or institution, or scientific meeting:
Dates of travel: / Total $ amount requested for funding:
Name of institution to which cheque should be made payable (Please confirm this with your accounts department):
Is your research concentrated in the field of type 1 diabetes research? (Yes/No)
Where did you hear about the Travel GrantProgram?
Have you received a JDRF Travel Grant previously? (Yes/No)

Please complete the following checklist to verify that your application contains:

Completed application form (this page)

One page lay description addressing the following questions:

  • What is your research project?
  • How will your research improve the lives of people with type 1 diabetes?
  • How will your travel assist your research?

Confirmation and details of your travel –

  • For scientific meetings this will include submitted abstract, invitation to present and copy of registration
  • For lab visits this will include lab details, invitation to visit and details of the work to be undertaken.

Curriculum vitae (max 4 pages);

Budget (not to exceed $2,000 if travel is within Australia, or $4,000 for international travel) and details of approaches to other sources for travel funds; and

A one-page letter of support from your supervisor commenting on your work, commitment to type 1 diabetes research, and the scientific benefits of the travel/visit.

Applications are to be e-mailed asa singlePDF file to .

JDRF ACN 002 286 553. ABN 40 002 286 553. DGR 042 753.

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