About
The Heart Foundation (National Heart Foundation of Australia) is a registered charity dedicated to fighting heart disease and improving cardiovascular health for all Australians. The organization funds heart health research, runs community health programs like Jump Rope for Heart and Heart Foundation Walking, advocates for heart health policy, and provides resources for both the public and health professionals. Their vision is to achieve 'Health for every heart by 2025' and ultimately make heart disease history.
Funding Opportunities
Postgraduate Scholarship
The Heart Foundation Postgraduate Scholarship provides support to outstanding graduates early in their careers to attain a research-based postgraduate degree (Doctor of Philosophy or Master's Degree by Research) in cardiovascular health and medical research. The scholarship aims to train researchers to conduct internationally competitive cardiovascular health and medical research that may lead to translation into practice. The program strongly encourages postgraduate proposals that demonstrate translation and implementation methodologies, stakeholder and/or consumer engagement, and co-design. Research proposals should clearly cite evidence to be implemented from guidelines and/or published systematic reviews. Achievement and track record are assessed on individual performance in the past 3 years, considering publications, grants, and presentations. Scholarships provide stipend support of $44,000 per year for up to three years for PhD study (minimum 0.5 FTE) and two years for Master's study (minimum 0.5 FTE). Applicants must be Australian or New Zealand citizens, Australian permanent residents, or have applied for permanent residency, and be from an NHMRC Administering Institution. Applicants who are successful in both NHMRC and Heart Foundation schemes have the option of accepting NHMRC funding with a Heart Foundation top-up stipend.
First Nations CVD Grant
This funding opportunity aims to support projects focused on producing high-impact improvements in cardiovascular health among First Nations people. The grant includes funding for an introductory research role for a First Nations person, embedded within the project with mentoring and guidance provided by the project's Chief Investigator. The goal is to encourage and sustain First Nations researchers within the cardiovascular health research community. Funding is provided for a period of three years and includes both project support and a capacity building stipend. The Chief Investigator A must be from an NHMRC Administering Institution and based in Australia for at least 80% of the funding period. It is highly recommended that the CIA is a First Nations Person or demonstrates how they are working closely with First Nations people for project co-design.
Collaboration and Exchange Grant
The Collaboration and Exchange Grant encourages Heart Foundation fellows and scholars to visit research facilities in Australia and overseas to develop collaborations, exchange knowledge, develop skills and encourage innovation. The grant supports research facility visits that can be combined with conference attendance to maximize value. Visits to facilities in Australia are within scope but must be remote from the applicant's location and assessed case-by-case. The grant provides up to $5,000 to support activities for up to six months, covering legitimate travel-related expenses including airfares, accommodation, food, and conference registrations. Applications are only open to recipients of Heart Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowships, Postgraduate Scholarships, and First Nations CVD Grants who are currently receiving funding or whose funding ended within the past 12 months. Travel must take place between 1 January 2027 and 31 December 2027, and the grant can only be received once per Fellowship, Scholarship, or First Nations CVD Grant.
Vanguard Grants
The Vanguard Grants program supports the testing of feasibility of innovative concepts in clinical, public health, health services or biomedical research. Individuals or research teams may submit pilot studies and stand-alone projects which may lead to larger, more rigorous studies in the future. These projects are expected to produce tangible outcomes with the potential to further advance preclinical research technology or improve cardiovascular health. The program offers two timeframe options: a one-year grant for up to $75,000 AUD or a two-year grant for up to $150,000 AUD (maximum $75,000 per annum). Applicants must demonstrate through their budget and project plan how the project can achieve its expected outcomes within the chosen timeframe. The Chief Investigator A (CIA) must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or Australian permanent resident, be involved in cardiovascular research including stroke research, and be based in Australia for at least 80% of the funding period. Up to 4 Chief Investigators can be named on an application.
At a Glance
- Total Funding Opportunities
- 6
- Active Now
- 4
- Source Domain
- heartfoundation.org.au
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