Lung Foundation Australia / Boehringer Ingelheim

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Research Fellowship

2014/2015

Boehringer Ingelheim Pty Limited Australia proudly sponsors this COPD Research Fellowship

Background

Lung Foundation Australia / Boehringer Ingelheim COPD Fellowship supports research to improve the diagnosis and management of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Australia. Specifically, the proposed research must be aimed at developing and/or delivering optimal care to people with COPD.

Relevant domains of research inquiry range from evaluation of population screening initiatives; interventions to improve diagnostic accuracy within primary care; through to issues of management in the context of a clinician-patient interaction to system level issues to do with the organisation, financing and performance of the health system, including COPD management of indigenous and ethnic minorities within Australia.

Lung Foundation Australia (the Lung Foundation) invites applications from medical and scientific graduates who will be resident in Australia throughout the period of the research program.

The Fellowship is available as either a one or two year award, with a value of $A80,000 per annum, and is tenable in conjunction with additional financial support.

Eligibility

Applicants must be a financial member of Lung Foundation Australia and a financial member/ associate member of the Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand.

Conditions

1.  The recipient is required to submit a final report to the Lung Foundation within 3 months of the end of the Fellowship term, in accordance with the award guidelines.

2.  For those recipients awarded a 2 year Fellowship; an interim report must be submitted within 12 months demonstrating significant progress with the research project to secure the ongoing funding in the second year.

3.  The Fellowship will be awarded at the next Annual Scientific Meeting of the TSANZ and must be taken up within 12 months of receipt.

4.  The recipient is required to submit the results of the research for presentation at the Annual Scientific Meeting of the TSANZ within 12 months of completion.

5.  Any publication(s) arising from this research should acknowledge the Lung Foundation Australia / Boehringer Ingelheim COPD Research Fellowship as a source of support.

6.  In the event of there being no suitable applicants, the Fellowship may not be awarded.

7.  Applicants must submit their application in both electronic and in hard copy, including:

i)  Completed Application Form including project details and budget which will detail how funding from this award will be spent;

ii)  Curriculum vitae.

Applications

The Awards Committee of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (TSANZ) will assess all applications. External expert assessment may be sought by the Awards Committee. Applications will be assessed using the following scoring system:

Criterion / Weight /
Originality of idea and significance of hypotheses / 30%
Feasibility of project / 20%
Appropriateness of methods / 15%
Publication record and awards relative to opportunity / 20%
Integration in career path / 5%
Referees’ reports – current and/or proposed supervisor / 10%
Total / 100%

Timelines

2013
4 November 5pm / Closing time/date for applications
2014
3 February / -  Successful application will be notified by telephone followed by confirmation email and documentation
-  Unsuccessful applicants will be notified by email
4-9 April / -  Annual Scientific Meeting, TSANZ, Adelaide, SA

Contact details

Elizabeth Harper

Phone 07-3251-3600

Email:

Lung Foundation Australia / Boehringer Ingelheim

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Research Fellowship

2014/2015

Please refer to the Lung Foundation Australia website (www.lungfoundation.com.au) or the Thoracic Society of Australian & New Zealand website (www.thoracic.org.au) to ensure all criteria have been met.

Any part of the application that exceeds the page limits will not be reviewed

APPLICATION FORM

i)  Please complete all sections of this form.

ii)  Use a minimum size 12 font

iii)  Send both a hard copy and an electronic copy of your application and of your curriculum vitae to:

The Executive Officer

Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand

GPO Box 1491

SYDNEY NSW 2001

Email:

DEADLINE

Postmark/electronic submission to be dated no later than Monday 4th November 2013.

APPLICANT’S DETAILS

Title / Dr Mr Mrs Ms Miss Other:
First Name
Last Name
Postal Address
Suburb / State / Pcode
Contact / T: / M: / F:
Email:
Signature / Date:

DETAILS OF THE PROJECT:

Title
Proposed Supervisor
Institution
Applying for 1 or 2 year award

Hypotheses and aims (1/2 page maximum):


Background, research plan and relevant literature:

Sufficient detail should be given to enable an evaluation of scientific merit and feasibility of the project (include methodology, sample size and statistical analysis) maximum length 3 pages including references).


Significance of the project:

(One page maximum)


Detail how project integrates into your career (career path in next 5 years):

(One page maximum)


Names and contact details of current & proposed supervisor:

Title / Dr Mr Mrs Ms Miss Other:
First Name
Last Name
Postal Address
Suburb / State / Pcode
Contact / T: / M: / F:
Email:
Title / Dr Mr Mrs Ms Miss Other:
First Name
Last Name
Postal Address
Suburb / State / Pcode
Contact / T: / M: / F:
Email:
Signature / Date:


Declaration by current supervisor:


Declaration by proposed supervisor/head of host institution:

Instructions for Supervisor Declaration

Please ensure the declaration addresses the following:

i)  The scientific merit of the proposed research project

ii)  The strengths of the candidate

iii)  The ability of the candidate to carry out research

iv)  How the proposed research project will benefit the applicant in their chosen career

v)  Facilities and support on offer to the applicant at the proposed institution.


APPLICANT CHECKLIST

Please ensure that you have enclosed:

Item No. / Details / ü
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 the last 5 years (excluding any career disruption
4. / Declaration from current (or most recent) supervisor
5. / Declaration from proposed supervisor / head of host institution
6. / Confirmation of your membership of The Australian Lung Foundation
7. / Confirmation of your membership of The Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand

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