TRANSLATIONAL CANCER RESEARCH CENTRES -

IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE

Expression of Interest Application Form

Introduction

The Cancer Institute NSW is Australia’s first state-wide, government supported cancer control agency. The Institute established Translational Cancer Research Centres (TCRCs) in 2011 to provide closer links between research and clinical centres and improve cancer outcomes through enhancing the creation and transfer of evidence into practice.

The aim of the TCRC is to have insights from practice informing research and ensuring the rapid adoption of findings for improved patient outcomes.

A key objective of the TCRCs is to further develop the field of implementation science[1]and better understand what accelerates the uptake of evidence into practice within the health system in NSW.

This one off grant round is for applications which will use an implementation science approach to demonstrate how research findings from the TCRCs can be taken up into routine cancer care.

Applications should:

  • Use relevant theory (e.g. from health psychology, sociology, behavioural economics, organisational and leadership models, policy frameworks) to understand mechanisms of action and explore effect modifiers of complex health and quality improvement interventions to be applied to cancer.
  • Contribute to the field of Implementation Science including the evaluation of existing and creation of new methods, models and perspectives in relation to cancer.

Applications will be considered via a two stage process:

  • Stage 1 – Expressions of Interest
  • Stage 2 – Full Application (by invitation)

Funding Available – up to $700,000

Funds must be allocated to activities in NSW. Investigatorsmust be members of a TCRC.

Funding period– 12 months

Call for applications / Open / Close
Expression of Interest / 24 April 2018 / 11 May 2018, 12 noon
Full proposal / By invitation only / 20 June 2018, 12 noon

Review process

The Institute will, at its discretion, seek the input of experts in addition to review bythe Grants Review Committee.

Submission and enquiries

Open to TCRC members.

Application is by completing this form.

Please direct all enquiries and submit all applications to .

ADMINISTRATIVE SUMMARY

Application Title

Administering Institution

Administering Institution
AI Contact Full Name
Translational Cancer Research Centre

Chief Investigator

Title
Full Name

Project Summary

Please provide a brief summary of your proposed research which describes the implementation problem/research question which will be addressed.

Research Plan

Please provide an outline of the research outcomes including the implementation science approach that will be used and how these will achieved within the 12 months:

  1. Anticipated research outcomes and completion timeline (500 word limit)
  1. How will these be achieved? (500 word limit)
  1. Resource requirements – workforce, including core team members and non-personnel

Type / FTE/Quantity / Expertise/Function / Available/To be sourced

CERTIFICATION BY CHIEF INVESTIGATOR:

I certify that:

  1. The details provided in the application form are true and correct.
  2. The Administering Institution and relevant TCRC Directors have approved the application and authorised for it to be submitted to the Cancer Institute NSW.
  3. All investigators (core team members) named have read this application in full and have given their consent to be included.

Name and Position Title / Date

Attachments List

Document Types / Document Name

Note:

Naming convention of the application and in the email subject line:

IMP_CI Surname_CI First name

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[1]Implementation science - the study of methods to promote the systematic uptake of research findings and other evidence based practices into routine practice, and, hence, to improve the quality and effectiveness of health services.