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The scheme's objectives are to support:
Research translation by enabling the translation of the highest quality research evidence into health care policy and clinical practice
Research innovation by supporting the development of the highest quality new knowledge in health research within Metro South Health with our partners
Research capacity building and collaboration by maintaining and building the highest quality research capacity and collaborations within Metro South Health—this is supported through the development of:
The MSH RSS is a joint initiative funded by:
Information regarding the Metro South Health RSS is updated and released on an annual basis:
2022 Metro South Health Research Support Scheme
| Funding guidelines |  2022 MSH RSS Funding Guidelines (PDF, 483.84 KB) |
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| Print a poster | 2022 MSH RSS poster (PDF, 499.98 KB) |
| Application forms | Apply online with SmartyGrants |
| Opening date | Wednesay 16 June 2021 |
| Closure date | 3pm Tuesday 10 August 2021 |
| Outcomes | announced November 2021 |
| Amount offered | Over $3.25M in health and medical research grants |
| Grants offered | 35+ |
The Metro South Health RSS awards excellence in research that translates research discoveries into health and medical outcomes. To apply for the Metro South Health RSS you must:
The assessment of Metro South Health RSS grant applications will be in accordance with provisions outlined within the Metro South Health RSS Evaluation Plan for that year. The approval of funding will be subject to the following conditions:
Please see the relevant Metro South Health RSS Funding Guidelines (included in the Annual Spotlight) for information regarding the year’s funding categories.
Metro South Health RSS research fund recipients and applicants will be invited to and are encouraged to attend the annual Metro South Health RSS Grants Announcement function coordinated by the Metro South Health Research Support Coordinator and Grants Administration Office. Please see the above Annual Spotlight for more information or contact the Metro South Research Support Coordinator for more information.
The novice researcher and coach matching process has now been completed therefore those who are participating in the initative have been contacted directly by Metro South Research.
An information session regarding the initiative was held on Wednesday 2 June 2021. Novice researchers and coaches are able to access the presentations and resources by clicking on the below link:
2021 Metro South Health Research Support Scheme
| Funding guidelines | 2021 MSH Research Support Scheme Funding Guidelines (PDF, 562.64 KB) |
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| Application forms | Apply online with SmartyGrants |
| Opening date | 10 June 2020 |
| Closure date | CLOSED: Thursday 17 September 2020 @ 5pm |
| Outcomes | 2021 MSH Research Support Scheme grant recipients (PDF, 430.38 KB) |
| Amount offered | Over $3M in health and medical research grants |
| Grants offered | 30+ |
| Awards Photos | 2021 MSH RSS Awards Photos |
2021 Metro South Health Research Support Scheme - NHMRC Near miss and Infrastructure grants
| Funding guidelines | 2021 NHRMC Near miss and Infrastructure support Funding Guidelines (PDF, 316.45 KB) |
| Application form | Apply online with SmartyGrants |
| Opening date | 18 January 2021 |
| Closing date | 12 February 2021 at 12 noon |
| Amount offered | varies |
2020 Metro South Health Research Support Scheme
Funding guidelines -updated 15 July 2019 |
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| Application forms | New! Apply online with SmartyGrants |
| Print a poster | 2020 MSH Research Support Scheme (PDF, 123.74 KB) |
| Opening date | 5pm - 20 June, 2019 |
| Closure date | 5pm - 7 August, 2019 |
| Outcomes | 2020 MSH Research Support Scheme grant recipients (PDF, 267.22 KB) |
| Amount offered | Over $3M in health and medical research grants |
| Grants offered | 36+ |
2020 Metro South Health Research Support Scheme - NHMRC Near miss and Infrastructure grants
| Funding guidelines | 2020 NHMRC Near miss and Infrastructure Funding Guidelines (PDF, 312.86 KB) |
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| Application forms | Apply online with SmartyGrants |
| Status | Closed |
| Opening date | Friday 28 February 2020 |
| Closure date | 5pm Thursday 12 March 2020 |
| Amount offered | varies |
Metro South Health Research Support Scheme 2019
| Funding guidelines | |
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| Application forms | |
| Status | Closed |
| Opening date | 26 June 2018 |
| Closure date | 20 August 2018 |
| Awards event date | 27 November 2018 |
| Amount offered | $2.6 million |
| Grants offered | 29 - 2019 Grant Recipients (PDF, 128.72 KB) |
Metro South Health Research Support Scheme 2019 - Near Miss and Infrastructure Grants
| Funding guidelines | Near Miss and Infrastructure Guidelines (PDF, 455.78 KB) |
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| Application forms |  Metro South Health Research Support Scheme Application Form (DOCX, 152.61 KB) |
| Status | Closed |
| Opening date | 20 December 2018 |
| Closure date | 31 January 2019 |
| Amount offered | Near miss: Either one third of the year one (2019) NHMRC-requested research budget or $75,000 (whichever is less) Infrastructure support: An annual pro-rata amount of up to 5% of the annual NHMRC award amount |
The PA Research Foundation announced $1.35M in donor directed research through 1 and 3 year Project Grants commencing in 2019. Read more at PA Research Foundation.
Metro South Health Research Support Scheme 2018
| Funding guidelines | 2018 Research Support Scheme Funding Guidelines (PDF, 446.28 KB) |
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| Application form | |
| Status | Closed |
| Opening date | 17 July 2017 |
| Closure date | 21 August 2017 |
| Awards event date | 28 November 2017 |
| Amount offered | $2.3 million |
| Grants offered | 27 - 2018 Grant Recipients (PDF, 523.07 KB) |
Metro South Health Research Support Scheme 2018 - Near Miss and Infrastructure Grants
| Funding guidelines | 2018 Near Miss and Infrastructure Grants Funding Guidelines (PDF, 158.63 KB) |
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| Application form | 2018 Near Miss and Infrastructure Grants Funding Application (DOCX, 169.77 KB) |
| Status | Closed |
| Opening date | 21 December 2017 |
| Closure date | 31 January 2018 |
| Awards event date | To be advised |
| Amount offered | 175,000 in total:
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| Grants offered | To be advised |
Metro South Health Research Support Scheme 2017
| Funding guidelines | 2017 Research Support Scheme Funding Guidelines (PDF, 655.02 KB) |
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| Grants offered | 2017 Grant Recipients |
TRADIM Research Support Scheme 2017
| Funding guidelines | 2017 TRADIM Research Grants Guidelines (PDF, 285.83 KB) |
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| Application form |
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PA Research Support Scheme 2016
| Funding guidelines | 2016 Research Support Scheme Funding Guidelines (PDF, 341.93 KB) |
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| Grants offered | 2016 Grant Recipients (PDF, 81.29 KB) |
TRADIM Research Support Scheme 2016
| Funding guidelines | 2016 TRADIM Research Grants Guidelines (PDF, 90.67 KB) |
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| Application form |
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